(L) Aoi Hana (TV)

[Falkor]

mark me surprised and delighted by the designation of Kasai Kenichi as director of this series.

Even though I disliked his most recent work (Kimikiss), I think he is overall a very capable director when it comes to drama---being Honey and Clover and Nodame two of my favorite shows. I hope he can handle this anime adaptation successfully...

the character designs look ok, I guess. I'm sorry if I can't really say much looking a the two pictures. hmmm... I think I'm going to keep my expectation at a low level for the time being, though I'm pretty sure this is one of the few shows I'm going to enjoy the most for this Summer Season.

[Sorrow-K]

Originally Posted by Shiroth

He did quite the breathtaking job with shows like Kimikiss and Honey and Clover, so i must say i'm looking all the more forward to this one.

You forgot Nodame Cantabile!

Having just learnt that this is going to be directed by Kasai, and it's a yuri anime, I've just added it to my "must see" list. This looks like it could be something worth getting excited about.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Sorrow-K

You forgot Nodame Cantabile!

Yes because i wouldn't say it's one of his best works, still a very good adaptation, just not on the same level as H&C and Kimikiss. Just my opinion.

[Midonin]

Me again with music news (Do what you love, they say.)

Lantis once again behind the music for this series. The OP, which shares the same name as the show, will be performed by pop-rock group Kukikodan. The ED, still unnamed, will be performed by Ceui.

[Shiroth]

I've never heard of anything by Kukikodan. Will have to change that in time for the first appearance of the OP.

[KnightHart]

looking forward to the anime version.
I like the manga even though Fumi is really a pain in the ass -_-;;
hope to see more Ah-chan~

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by KnightHart

even though Fumi is really a pain in the ass -_-;;

I didn't think it was possible for someone to dislike adorable Fumi.

[LionsMane]

I cannot wait for this series. It was one of my favorite mangas and for awhile it was on mind about whether it would ever be made into an anime or not. I always thought it wouldn't; I am so happy that it is not so.

[darkchibi07]

The official website finally got massive updates! First episode will debute on 7/1! And after browsing through the website, I think this will be a Media Factory title.

http://www.aoihana.tv/#

And can anyone determine who's doing the music?

http://www.aoihana.tv/#/staffcast/

[rg4619]

Originally Posted by darkchibi07

The official website finally got massive updates! First episode will debute on 7/1! And after browsing through the website, I think this will be a Media Factory title.

http://www.aoihana.tv/#

And can anyone determine who's doing the music?

http://www.aoihana.tv/#/staffcast/

Takefumi Haketa (Antique Bakery, Vampire Knight, Someday's Dreamers)

[Shiroth]

Takefumi Haketa is a decent choice. Not who i would have gone with, though at the end of the day it's not my choice.

I'm expecting plenty of lovely piano pieces, just like what we got in his work for Someday's Dreamers.

[KnightHart]

Yasuko-senpai become really handsome there xD;;

[M.Marangio]

There is an article on Famitsu with some character sketches: http://www.famitsu.com/anime/news/1225002_1558.html

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by M.Marangio

There is an article on Famitsu with some character sketches: http://www.famitsu.com/anime/news/1225002_1558.html

What can be found on this link appears on the official site.

[TheBigN]

As an interesting side note, Revolutionary Girl Utena's director Kunihiko Ikuhara is directing a new OP for one of the shows this coming summer. It's not necessarily something get hopes up with but I've heard from some that the sketches seen might make it a good possibility that he might be working on the Aoi Hana OP. If true, this makes me look forward to this adaptation even more. If not, it's still nice to see the man back in action again. :P

And hearing some of Kukikodan's stuff on their Myspace Page, they seem like a nice easy listening group, so it will be fun to hear what they have for the OP.

[sa547]

If this series works out as much as the manga it bases itself upon, then we'll have another winner.


No, make that a possible BIG winner. This is packing so much punch.

[7Th]

Originally Posted by TheBigN

As an interesting side note, Revolutionary Girl Utena's director Kunihiko Ikuhara is directing a new OP for one of the shows this coming summer. It's not necessarily something get hopes up with but I've heard from some that the sketches seen might make it a good possibility that he might be working on the Aoi Hana OP. If true, this makes me look forward to this adaptation even more. If not, it's still nice to see the man back in action again. :P

And hearing some of Kukikodan's stuff on their Myspace Page, they seem like a nice easy listening group, so it will be fun to hear what they have for the OP.

I think Umi Monogatari is a safer bet for Ikuhara's current project; he has a pretty good relationship with Junichi Sato, after all.

[rg4619]

BTW, synopses for the first two episodes have been posted on the official site. Interestingly, Episode 2 was directed and storyboarded by Tatsuyuki Nagai (Honey & Clover II, Toradora!), who does a lot of work with Kasai.

Originally Posted by 7Th

I think Umi Monogatari is a safer bet for Ikuhara's current project; he has a pretty good relationship with Junichi Sato, after all.

The Aoi Hana speculation stems from this image. I have to agree that the school uniforms are a good match.

At any rate, I don't find the news particularly encouraging. Given the tight schedule for the opening (original drawings only half done?), I hope the actual show isn't suffering from overly rushed production.

[darkchibi07]

Well it could be possible the OP sequence won't be ready until the premiere of Episode 2!

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by darkchibi07

Well it could be possible the OP sequence won't be ready until the premiere of Episode 2!

Yeah that's what i original thought while reading the Kunihiko Ikuhara link. Either way i have my fingers crossed that it is Aoi Hana OP he's working on. Just keeping in mind everything he's worked on in the past, and my mind runs wild at just what he could do with this OP. I'd love to see it.