2017-04-26, 19:00 | Link #122 |
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Well, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about episode 4 is that that Kazushi dude is even more of a $#@!!@#$ jerk than the King is. His reasoning might be just fine, but with his attitude, he oughta get a swift kick in the ass for being so very obnoxiously rude to people he's just met.
The next thing I thought of is that this series seems like it's turning into a twisted version of The Twelve Labours of Hercules, the twist being that, instead of accomplishing each of their goals, as did Hercules, they will probably fail at all but the very last one. |
2017-04-27, 15:39 | Link #123 |
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I really like the score for this series. It uses a wide range of instrumentation and jumps from one theme and mood to another quite gracefully. ANN only credits "[K]NoW_NAME" for the music in this show. Are they responsible for pieces like the lovely violin solo during the conversation between Sanae and Yoshino in this episode as well?
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2017-04-27, 21:19 | Link #124 |
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Episode 4 was excellent. My favorite Sakura Quest episode yet.
It felt very lively and nicely creative. Of all the Sakura Quest episodes, this is the one that reminded me the most of both Shirobako and HSI. I do see where bakato is coming from on how the futuristic mechanic seems a little cheating... but to be fair, you can get quirky/experimental mechanics in rural towns (I know this from personal real life experience). It's just that they're usually not as incredibly good at it as this guy appears to be. This sort of stretch I'm willing to roll with as long as Sakura Quest makes good use out of it, and I feel they've done very well with it so far.
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2017-04-27, 23:37 | Link #126 |
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It's probably best for now. Anime tends to focus on people who win/succeed a lot, so seeing likeable characters that nonetheless must cope with repeated failure/setbacks can be interesting in its own way. I don't feel like the show is sadistic about it, just kinda realistic with a certain down-to-Earth charm.
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2017-04-28, 02:03 | Link #127 | |
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> the local car mechanic is basically bargain sale Tony Stark Seems legit.
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2017-04-29, 08:41 | Link #129 |
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It's weird. In Japan, many of the traditional arts like ukiyo-e, shibori, lacquerware, porcelain ware and others have all experienced the need to go with the times or risk dying along with the crafts they were trying to protect. That said, I won't really protest against Kazushi's harsh words towards Yoshino and Sanae. First off, they really didn't try to get firsthand information about the craft itself, and the overall encounter was between a total recluse of a traditionalist and a total outsider. There won't be any common ground if Kazushi wills it.
Yoshino is still lacking the knowledge they need to get this first self-appointed quest accomplished, something that maybe only the Merchants Association can help with (good luck about that). But I hope there's another way aside from getting through Kazushi... unless there's only the two of them that are active in their craft. EDIT: Oh, and Kazushi, I bet you work on cedar or paulownia wood for your detailed ranma work. Now stop being a hermit and help out.
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These look to be simple mechanical devices with no electronics.
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2017-04-29, 13:23 | Link #132 |
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I'm sure that's true, or the company would not be involved in a Brooklyn incubator project. I pointed this out solely to suggest that such devices are not outside the range of current technologies, not that some rural mechanic might be able to design one.
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2017-04-30, 03:00 | Link #133 |
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Ah, no, I knew that. Exoskeletons are definitely a thing, and not only an experimental one either. But still, they remain in the 'cutting edge, hundreds of thousands of dollars apiece' area, not in the 'DIY in 10 easy lessons' one .
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2017-04-30, 13:49 | Link #134 | |
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2017-05-03, 13:05 | Link #135 |
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I definitely consider that Manoyama sculpture to be the first win for the group. It's honestly a great way to start. Also happy that our Minister of IT is back in the game. I wish she would've wore those wooden shoes, though. Even just for a second.
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2017-05-03, 13:13 | Link #136 |
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So at last it feels like they've accomplished something. After a series of failed attempts, the girls finally manage something that feels like progress. I'm sure this won't be enough in and of itself: we still have the entire rest of the show to go through, after all. But they've taken a step: done something that holds real promise of bring the town the sort of attention they want.
And in the process the bonds between them all are becoming stronger. These girls really are becoming friends. Even to the point of giving Sanae space to work out her feelings, while still offering her support and encouragement. I really liked this episode.
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2017-05-04, 09:47 | Link #137 |
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We can't have the girls fail every time. They need small wins here and there. That said, I'm pretty sure that super ambitious Sakura Pond Familia project will fail because of the lack of funds. I can't see crowdfunding working on this kind of project.
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2017-05-04, 10:11 | Link #138 |
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If they're going into it with the assumption that it won't be finished within their lifetimes, it won't matter as much at times when they run out of funds. They can just take a step back and find new ways to keep it going. They've already taken what would ordinarily be defined as "success" - getting the project complete and being able to see it in all its glory - out of their own hands. They know that's not going to happen. Therefore, as long as they just keep going, there's no way for them to "fail."
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2017-05-06, 08:13 | Link #140 |
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Well, the *actual* Sagrada Familia has basically been going with that for decades now. I think they build it with the contributions from visitors and various believers. Of course a local artistic/touristic attraction doesn't have the same pull as a faith centre, but then again, they don't need the same kind of money either .
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