Lucky Star (Generic Discussion thread)

[DragoonKain3]

Me take! XD

Would give rep, but wont let me lol!

[Matt Soulblade]

Originally Posted by Jazzrat

Over-translation is never a bad thing. If you are familiar enough with the otaku culture, you should have picked up the term from listening alone.

Beside, the more you watched anime... shouldnt you rely less on the subs?

I think exactly the same. People with experience should have noted when 'moe' was said, while people with less experience can understand somewhat the meaning of the conversation.

BTW I hope the meaningless talk can be reduced in the next episode...

[~Tsukuyomi]

Originally Posted by fict_ticious

http://etc.uguu.us/video/motteke_touhoufuku

Lawl.

Touhou seems to making parodies of this like crazy... Already seen 3 made in this week...

[Skane]

Two more for the road. I would also like to note that I felt like I was being brainwashed having to loop the OP to and fro so many times just to make sure I extracted all the frames.

"Darling, darling, please!"


"First come, first serve."

The above GIFs are actually 3 times slower than the actual animation. In actuality, there are only SIX frames in total, of which only FIVE are unique. So basically I took a lot of liberties to make sure the above GIFs are somewhat presentable.

Cheers.

[Mirrinus]

Yeah, a.f.k. really does seem to do things differently compared to some other fansub groups. Kanon episode 20 comes to mind, in the scene where Yuuichi is teasing Ayu about using the term "boku". Since "boku" doesn't have an English equivalent, I really thought they did a decent job conveying the message across the culture gap. I recall one blogger praising their work in that scene as an example of good fansubbing.

[Pellissier]

Originally Posted by Skane

"First come, first serve."

I claim this!

No seriously , just wanted to say that I posted the same gif as the first (just 100x100) some days ago (and several pages ago, post 609), and it's currently in use

Spoiler for this one:

By the way, these were the unclaimed, they could still be useful

[Wandering_Youth]

Hmm. What an adorable anime this is and Izumi is voiced by Hirano Aya! Izumi's also the main heroine it seems and her personality is just hilarious. Awsome!

The first episode seemed so random though with the characters talking about nonsense and small talk. I'll probably check out the next 3 episodes to see if this anime leads any where.

[Skane]

Originally Posted by Pellissier

I claim this!

No seriously , just wanted to say that I posted the same gif as the first (just 100x100) some days ago (and several pages ago, post 609), and it's currently in use

Spoiler for this one:

~

I thought you might have done something similar already, since I recalled you mentioning about avatars from the OP, but I also know you rarely do "widescreen" avatars and that Kagami scene just begged to be seen in more detail.

Especially when she goes to the corner and spies out of one eye.

IT'S SO CUTE!!!!

Cheers.

[Pellissier]

Originally Posted by Skane

I thought you might have done something similar already, since I recalled you mentioning about avatars from the OP, but I also know you rarely do "widescreen" avatars and that Kagami scene just begged to be seen in more detail.

Let's just say that using the afk version is simplier than the 120 fps raw

[Daniel E.]

I also made another one.



Kinda looks as if she is crying.

[Ashlotte]

*eyes avatars* Mmm...so tempting...*randomly steals an unclaimed one*

And I cant remember when I started adding A.F.K. to the list of fansubbers I watch out for, but yea they've never disappointed me before.

Oh and awesome episode breakdown kaioshin. Excluding the guile bit I think it mirrored most of my thoughts on the episode...Kindof uneven, but enjoyable nonetheless.

[Vexx]

Originally Posted by molitar

So any of you compared the version 2 releases by the other groups? If so what group do you think did the best job for Lucky Star?

Just watched them..... errrrr, something *happened* to the video with SF. The video quality went down from their first version. The font choice in the story was better (didn't block view so bad) but the karaoke seriously blocked the action in the OP. Timing seems a bit rough in spots for the subtitles. I still like the way they're just leaving the food names alone (just my preference) but their explanatory notes should be in a much smaller font (people interested can always hit pause if they really want to know).
This is a new group and new effort so if they want to use this series to practice on because they love the show, more power to them. They're still learning how to use various tools - I'd suggest they play around with styles and get some feedback.

A.F.K. doesn't have a v2 out that I'm aware of... their first effort looked fine so my only whining is a matter of preference of translation style for food items. I thought they handled the speech styles, slang, and so forth fairly well. I like their font (not as fond of pink as they are though) and the quality of their video output was good (I don't know if the video quality problem with SF was due to raw source or some encode evil but their v1 played better on all my players).


@FPB: some of the posters confusing you have a history of sorts. Credibility... .... well you can always review their posts you know (thats what I do when someone has me scratching my head).

[Skane]

Originally Posted by Daniel E.

I also made another one.



Kinda looks as if she is crying.

You may have your Tsukasa, I will go with Kagami.

Sleepy-mode Kagami this time,


Cheers.

[Kaioshin Sama]

So are we at the point where despite any flaws the whimsical Lucky Star may have, Kyoto Animation is absolved of the shortcomings and Lucky Star is the infalliable perfect show of the season or does that come with episode 2? Is it even coming this time or is just the fun little series its meant to be?

That's what I hate most of all when watching one of their shows, ever since Haruhi I have had this fear that I'm about to get swept up in something I want no part of when watching a Kyoto show. *Fidget, bites lip....AAH what was that, oh my foot.....*. If I sleep tonight and have nightmares about that creepy Konata face I'm holding everybody here responsible. Phew, there's actually less Konata avatars than I thought, I think I'm starting to hallucinate. Wait no there aren't, its starting again...... or is it. Need to sleep, paranoia running at levels uncharted....

[Daniel E.]

Originally Posted by Skane

You may have your Tsukasa, I will go with Kagami.

Well, my favorite girl so far is Miyuki, I just went with the Tsukasa one because I though it would be easier to make.

[Skane]

Originally Posted by Kaioshin_Sama

So are we at the point where despite any flaws the whimsical Lucky Star may have, Kyoto Animation is absolved of the shortcomings and Lucky Star is the infalliable perfect show of the season or does that come with episode 2? Is it even coming this time or is just the fun little series its meant to be?

That's what I hate most of all when watching one of their shows, ever since Haruhi I have had this fear that I'm about to get swept up in something I want no part of when watching a Kyoto show. *Fidget, bites lip....AAH what was that, oh my foot.....*. If I sleep tonight and have nightmares about that creepy Konata face I'm holding everybody here responsible. Phew, there's actually less Konata avatars than I thought, I think I'm starting to hallucinate. Need to sleep.

[Hysterical]

It's the end of the world! The end is NIGH! Whatever shall we do?!?!

[/Hysterical]

But seriously...

1. There are no hordes here screaming about the perfection of Lucky Star. Stop looking for dragons and ghosts where there are none.
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2. This is a thread for the DISCUSSION of Lucky Star. Were you expecting the haters to waste their time bitching about how much they hated the show after the initial episode? Most people who don't like Lucky Star have better things to do than to waste their time talking about it in a thread dedicated to it because you know, they might rather spend their time watching other shows and talk about those shows instead on their respective discussion threads.
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3. If you really, really want to find people who don't like Lucky Star, go to the Anti threads on 4ch. This is not the Anti thread for Lucky Star. It is also by no means the "worship" thread, but common sense dictates that as time goes by, the majority of the posters in here will be people who enjoyed Lucky Star enough to stick around and talk about it. Common sense!
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4. Are you in the habit of entering Apple Stores and asking people why they hate Microsoft so much? Does it even make sense to do so? Do you think it is weird to find vegetarians in the PETA HQ? How many butchers do you think work in the RSPCA? Do you expect to find proponents of whale-fishing working in Greenpeace?
   
   Good grief. Think about the territory you are posting in before you start making sweeping statements about Lucky Star. This thread does not represent the world.

Cheers.

[Kaioshin Sama]

Originally Posted by Skane

[Hysterical]

It's the end of the world! The end is NIGH! Whatever shall we do?!?!

[/Hysterical]

But seriously...

1. There are no hordes here screaming about the perfection of Lucky Star. Stop looking for dragons and ghosts where there are none.
   .
2. This is a thread for the DISCUSSION of Lucky Star. Were you expecting the haters to waste their time bitching about how much they hated the show after the initial episode? Most people who don't like Lucky Star have better things to do than to waste their time talking about it in a thread dedicated to it because you know, they might rather spend their time watching other shows and talk about those shows instead on their respective discussion threads.
   .
3. If you really, really want to find people who don't like Lucky Star, go to the Anti threads on 4ch. This is not the Anti thread for Lucky Star. It is also by no means the "worship" thread, but common sense dictates that as time goes by, the majority of the posters in here will be people who enjoyed Lucky Star enough to stick around and talk about it. Common sense!
   .
4. Are you in the habit of entering Apple Stores and asking people why they hate Microsoft so much? Does it even make sense to do so? Do you think it is weird to find vegetarians in the PETA HQ? How many butchers do you think work in the RSPCA? Do you expect to find proponents of whale-fishing working in Greenpeace?
   
   Good grief. Think about the territory you are posting in before you start making sweeping statements about Lucky Star. This thread does not represent the world.

Cheers.

Damn I forgot my common sense. I can't put logical thoughts together at this moment otherwise I would have long since caught on to your number 3 point. My IQ is probably cut in half right now after being awake for 28 hours and all the gears aren't running properly, the past is meeting the present as well. Sorry folks.

[Ashlotte]

Ah dangit skane...Whyd you have to add that one after I just changed my avy.

*steals anyway*

And i'll be happy if the show just gives me a few good laughs per episode. For this one it was mostly from the channel bit at the end...I half expected her to break out a pack of cigs when she started ranting.

[Vexx]

Oh, I've been known to hang about long after I've decided I loathe a show (sometimes just in amazement).... but really, this show isn't perfect.

It *is* just the kind of show I tend to like the most in anime (insert heavy references to Peanuts, Calvin&Hobbes, a bit of Bloom County and blend with japanese sauces and life-seasoning). Frankly, the BGM music in the food discussion scene says it all musically for me
The R1 release will be going next to Azumanga-Daioh and Pani Poni Dash in my library.

Personally, I think Konata-chan, moppy-haired, antennae, zen face, droll voicing et al is a treasure, not creepy.... but I'm a sucker for petite little moppy-headed, antennae-sprouting, growly-voiced, asian females.

[Kaioshin Sama]

Originally Posted by Vexx

Oh, I've been known to hang about long after I've decided I loathe a show (sometimes just in amazement).... but really, this show isn't perfect.

It *is* just the kind of show I tend to like the most in anime (insert heavy references to Peanuts, Calvin&Hobbes, a bit of Bloom County and blend with japanese sauces and life-seasoning). Frankly, the BGM music in the food discussion scene says it all musically for me
The R1 release will be going next to Azumanga-Daioh and Pani Poni Dash in my library.

Personally, I think Konata-chan, moppy-haired, antennae, zen face, droll voicing et al is a treasure, not creepy.... but I'm a sucker for petite little moppy-headed, antennae-sprouting, growly-voiced, asian females.

Okay well I'm fairly certain she's going to give me nightmares at some point. She has the kind of voice that haunts you in your sleep. Plus the stare, it's like that one picture of Haruhi with the eyes boring into you. I think I called it the "Face of Evil" or something. That being said she is my favourite character. Sometimes its the characters that get under your skin and inside your head where you don't want them the most that you end up preferring. Anyway if you want to see expert lurking, look for me in the Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight Thread whenever it resurfaces. That my friend is good lurking.

Anyway, I think I've noticed your penchant for the er... what you called them. I'm not sure what I prefer yet in an anime female, but it probably involves Rie Kugimiya and lots of angry shouting, possibly "Onichan you (insert rambling sentence) Baka" *Blunt Object* and such.