(L) Dance in the Vampire Bund

[Mizuno]

I wonder why SHAFT took this job, this is really unexpected. I wish they'd do Katanagatari instead.

[sirn]

I kind of happy that Shaft is doing this since Shinbo is more suited to dead serious, action and ero shows than comedy. Though I won't put my expectation in it since I dislike the source material, but Yoshino Hiroyuki and Konno Naoyuki participation somewhat interest me.

Director: Shinbo Akiyuki (Maria Holic, Bakemonogatari)
Series Composition: Yoshino Hiroyuki (Mai-HiME, Macross F)
Character Design: Konno Naoyuki (Cyborg 009)
Animation Production: SHAFT

[Mizuno]

You know what SHAFT should really do? "Negative Happy Chainsaw Edge". It's a strange series, again I think they are made for each other.

[Sinestra]

seems interesting i was hoping to get to the manga its been on my to read list for a bit. I love anything with vampires.

[Westlo]

SHAFT should do High School of the Dead.

[Mizuno]

Originally Posted by Westlo

SHAFT should do High School of the Dead.

Isn't that manga on hiatus?

[SquirrelLuvsPnut]

Yep. Besides, HSotD isn't that great anyway. It's just a bunch of disproportioned boobs flopping around.
I wish people wouldn't be so quick to say "Oh, I'm not gonna watch this." when a trailer hasn't even been released yet.

[-Sho-]

a Synopsis ?
oh if its Shaft then it can be good .

[nanafan]

this seems like it would be an interesting show to pick up.

[Foreshadow]

Originally Posted by -Sho-

a Synopsis ?
oh if its Shaft then it can be good .

Here's what they have on Mangaupdates

From Seven Seas:

After millennia in hiding, Mina Tepes, the Princess of the ancient covenant and ruler of all vampires, wants change. Using the vast wealth of the Tepes line, she has paid off the entire gross national debt of Japan and in so doing, gained the authority to create a "special district" off the coast of Japan that is to become the future haven to vampires the world over!
Now, on the eve of the landmark press conference announcing the existence of vampires to the world, terrorists and rival factions are plotting to assassinate Mina Tepes before she has a chance to make her world-changing announcement.

[Sinestra]

Originally Posted by Westlo

SHAFT should do High School of the Dead.

HELL TO THE YEA. I think we talk about this before westlo but i love SHAFT do high school of the dead. I mean hot chicks, zombies, lots of killing, hot chicks, more zombies i dont see a problem with this.

[Blablabla]

Goth loli vampire... how original -__-
A little google trip in order to see what the thing was dealing with brought me to pages showing a half naked loli teasing a boy with some "anti-sun lotion".

That's quite leaving me in despair... once again, Shinbo is going to waste his talent.

[Midonin]

I would brush aside "vampire politics" on a normal day, but if Shaft and Shinbo are at the helm, then I'll watch.

[Wargumm1i]

I beg too god that its not an OVA I really hope it wont just be a 12-13 episode, but I do hope it will be over 22 episodes, like 24-26.

[SquirrelLuvsPnut]

I've read the manga up to volume four and I think it's a very good series. I wish there weren't so many people pissin' and moaning about it all ready. Just wait for a trailer at least.
BTW, offficial site is now open with nothing except for the lushious picture of Mina.
http://www.vampirebund.com/

[sirn]

The author has updated his blog, saying something among the line of "you'll be surprised if you only know comedy-Shinbo", "An approach in this series is totally different from what you seen in Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei" and "I'm Shinbo fan after all (lol)". The PV is total of full two minutes. Sendenman blog also write "there'll be blood, action and nude scene".

Can I take this as Shinbo going back to his former style?

[MrTerrorist]

Originally Posted by sirn

The author has updated his blog, saying something among the line of "you'll be surprised if you only know comedy-Shinbo", "An approach in this series is totally different from what you seen in Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei" and "I'm Shinbo fan after all (lol)". The PV is total of full two minutes. Sendenman blog also write "there'll be blood, action and nude scene".

Can I take this as Shinbo going back to his former style?

Blood, action and nude scenes? Now your talking!
I hope Shaft does this same approach if they decide to do the Shina Dark anime.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Mizuno

I wish they'd do Katanagatari instead.

I don't agree with this. From what i've heard about Katanagatari, and going by the art and such, SHAFTxShinbo are the ones that shouldn't work on this series. Just because they're doing Bakemonogatari, doesn't mean the same applies for this work.

Hopefully Shinbo uses a lot of the same techniques he did in Soultaker and Tsukuyomi. They'd be perfect for this.

Originally Posted by sirn

Can I take this as Shinbo going back to his former style?

Looks like it. Could say this is his second Twilight of the Dark Master.

[blitz1/2]

is there a PV out?

[Midonin]

Considering how recently this was announced, no.