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Join Date: Dec 2006
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2008-05-04, 00:29
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Neither Here nor There
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I saw the first episode on a whim today and it's a nice slow opener leading up to the abrupt moment that forever shatters the two lead characters notions of what a human relationship is. The end part with the sudden title card after Chise appears in her new form seems to hint that the first episode is only like a prelude and the real series starts with episode 2, and much of the drama I think is coming.
Though one major major problem. The voice actor for Shuji is absolutely terribly abysmally awful beyond even my worst experiences with Japanese Seiyuus. I had a hard time taking the character seriously at all unless Chise was around to pick up the slack in the relationship scenes because of his flat deep voiced William Shatneresque delivery. This was the guys only role ever and probably with good reason as he has absolutely no acting talent whatsoever if the first episode is any indication. I'm actually kind of worried how this is going to work as the story hinges on the narration of Shuji and his feelings as far as I can tell and when they come out like that, again it's really hard to feel anything significant. We'll see.... |
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2008-08-29, 20:40
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: leicester england
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The manga for Me was beyond amazing, and far far better than that of the anime. It went so deep into humanity's flaws and need to survive whilst constantly reminding you of hope through the love story of two ordinary high school children living two extraordinary lives.
Shuiji and chise for me represented humanity's lust for love and will to exist. Some moments are very sad in the manga, one especially with Akemi, which if you have read is so fucking sad you will cry no matter what. |
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2008-08-30, 00:17
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Wiggle Your Big Toe
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Milwaukee
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Agreed, the manga(which I just started reading recentley) so far is much better than the anime. I've seen the anime first, but it never stood out too much too me. I heard the manga was much better and since I've started reading it thats been true in my case and I'm looking forward to continue reading it.
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2008-08-30, 20:51
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cowboy of space
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: leicester england
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Yea i read the manga first and the anime didnt appeal to me at all but i still watched it. I noticed they cut out alot of scenes which is understandable.
Is it just me though or is the OAV really good, i love the added love story. |
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2008-09-02, 18:59
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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I don't know why but the OAV was a deception for me, I don't think than is only because I expected something better... |
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2008-10-21, 00:47
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Loving Romeo X Juliet
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: City of Angels
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well... this is one of those anime series that you either love or hate.....
I must say .. first of all... that it took me a while to find this thread (5 years actually) ... lol ...but now seriously, Saikano scarred me for life. .... not kidding, I mean those songs ... good lord, I remember watching the intros and the endings all the way through and episode after episode it takes a way a part of you.... that Sayonara song is so touching is dangerous ... really ... it messes up with your feelings. Maybe that's why this is the only anime sountrack I've ever purchased (along with the series on dvd) ... yeah I know what ur thinking ... masochist! .. but there is something that compelled me to buy the soundtrack... The soundtrack of the OVA was also very nice and touching.... Its been like 5 years since I last saw it and I know that I can watch it at any time but I remember being so shattered after watching it... I don't want to watch this series until I feel I need to get sentimental and cry some more... There have been anime series that make me sad... but I have yet to see one that takes me so deep like Saikano did ... I guess I was able to identify a lil more with the story cause at the time I was making plans to enlist in the army .... and also had a very cute girlfriend.... what more can I say, I am a sentimental guy and I saw this anime at a crucial point in my life.....
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2008-10-21, 01:40
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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2008-10-21, 03:51
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Loving Romeo X Juliet
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I'll report back in a few weeks  (pushing Clanad further to the bottom of my pending list....)...Chaos;Head also looks good
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2008-10-21, 06:18
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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2008-11-08, 22:32
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: actually quite close to Jim Morrison
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some already agreed with me
Just started to watch this after months of anime strike ( ?? )
 and I have to say i don't need to wait for the last episode to realize how disappointed. I don't really know the reasons, besides of those already mentioned. I remember being a big big fan of the manga some years ago, but I just don't like the waily lines, and the voices themselves. Storyline is great, though, even if completely unlikely.Anyway, don't watch, read instead!
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2008-11-08, 23:36
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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The way the manga end is better, he is more complete but is too mature for being something to be a easy sugestion.
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2008-11-09, 02:06
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trainee archangel
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: actually quite close to Jim Morrison
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actually
I will agree with ganbaru when I'm finished watching this anime. I actually sometimes gets angry at friends of mine who pretend they know what japanese animation is all about even though they absolutely never read manga. I assume this is an eternal debate. Reading and "thinking" will always be harder but more rewarding than watching your screen and swallow what you're given.
I'll stop here, first because I do not like to make enemies, and then because I'm indeed a big big anime who would never let go of his animated Keroro or Haruhi! 
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2008-11-09, 02:47
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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I hated this anime. Its boring and depressing for 11 out of 13 episodes, a really really bad combination. Probably my least favorite anime of all time.
The childhood friend's (I forget her name) death scene and the ending were good, I will admit that. |
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2008-11-09, 03:10
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耳をすませば
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada
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I recall being rather moved by this anime, but I do agree that it tried to hard to force sadness on the viewer in certain scenes, creeping towards melodrama territory. Still, it isn't a bad recommendations by any means.
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