2007-03-24, 17:13 | Link #62 |
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I am sucker for dark medieval/fantasy stories, so I'll probably be watching this, especially after having seen that promo video. And I am glad Madhouse is taking care of it, I do hope they'll reserve the same treatment they did for their recent series (Black Lagoon, Death Note), because this could turn out to be a true badass title.
P.S. I'd be really grateful if anyone could eventually find and share any scan (from the anime, rather than the manga) of this serie, if there was any scan available of course. (from magazines most likely) Last edited by Shinndou; 2007-03-24 at 19:27. |
2007-03-24, 22:10 | Link #63 | |
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2007-03-24, 22:12 | Link #64 |
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Saw the first chapter in a Shonen Jump and didn't really care much for Claire. Though now that I have a chance to see the whole series I'll see if she gets any less withdrawn since I don't like that brooding and withdrawn character archetype. From what I've read on Wikipedia it reminds me a lot of Hokuto No Ken, only with a woman.
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2007-03-25, 01:07 | Link #65 |
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Finally got to see that video, I think I'm really going to like this. I haven't read the manga and have only skimmed it, but I've read about the storyline and think it should make for a great show.
And I don't know if it's just me but as I said when those early screenshots were posted, I personally love the unique art style and character design style (and color selection) Madhouse has put together for this show! In all of the shots Claire (is that how she's spelled in the manga translation?) looks so awesome, definitely my kind of dark fantasy lead. I don't have a clue about "camera" work, but to me they are using some neat dynamic camera moves in those action shots and these character designs look great in the closeups especially on the faces, like the awesome closeup at the end of the video and the zoom in on the eyes as they change, that animation was really nicely done by them. Madhouse is always great at this kind of show so I can't wait for this to start. |
2007-03-25, 01:44 | Link #68 |
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I think you may have got me there. I'm not sure what it was I didn't like, perhaps it was the lack of any real connection between the boy and Clare. Since discussion of the manga is likely forbidden in these types of threads I'm not going to discuss it. We'll wait till after episode one and the refresher it brings. The first impression it had on me was mediocore though compared to Gintama and Death Note which were also previewed once in Shonen Jump, that's why I approach the series with caution.
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2007-03-25, 01:58 | Link #69 | |
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You're probably not enjoying the character interaction dynamics of Claymore. I'll be honest here, that is one part of Claymore I didn't think was very good as well. It improves later on, but I suppose the fact that most of the characters are 'monster-destroying half-monster females" does hinder that. It does limit the richness of the cast, for the sake of realism within the Claymore context. Well, aside from the bad quality of the cam-trailer, (( and an even shitty audio )), I'd say that on the respect of the atmosphere, Madhouse had pretty much caught Claymore heads on. Like I previously worried about, one of Claymore's manga style is the broody, gray atmosphere of the manga in a strangely half-barren medieval world and the colours of the anime really reflects that strongly. Well, the part of the trailer with the long-haired Claymore does seem a bit contrasting with the rest of the more rich, moodly vibrant colours of the trailer, but it'll depend on the context of that. And looks like at least the animation will be good, with solid use of camera and effect-add ons. Looks like it'll be another Madhouse adaption that enriches the manga experience even more. C'mon, Madhouse, do Red Eyes next. :P
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2007-03-25, 04:02 | Link #70 | |
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One thing I'm curious on, does most of the character development come from "real time" or "flash backs"? It's fine either way but it'd be cool if the character backgrounds add richness to the characters but doesn't contain all of the meat other than what sets up Claire's story and what she's like ofcourse. Last edited by DangerMouse; 2007-03-25 at 04:29. |
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2007-03-25, 16:23 | Link #72 | |
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Saw the footage and I'd have to say it looks amazing, quality animation with great light shadow contrasts from what I can tell.
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Anyone knows when is the exact release date? I know it's April but I can't seem to find the exact date. Sorry if it was mentioned before. |
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2007-03-25, 16:55 | Link #73 | |
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ANN and the Japanese Claymore sites show it as starting April 3rd Last edited by DangerMouse; 2007-03-25 at 20:14. |
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2007-03-26, 14:04 | Link #74 |
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I have April 3rd circled on my calender xD I'm enjoying the manga, on volume 3 right now and I like the look in the screenshots and the footage. Color really does enhance a picture.
So yes it's going to be awesome for a lack of a better word to see the story animated, 'be brought to life'..etc ^o^ |
2007-03-27, 02:57 | Link #75 |
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Anidb has it marked as 4/4/07, but the main Japanese site has as 4/3/07.
http://www.ntv.co.jp/claymore/ This series and Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS is what im looking forward to in the next season of Anime |
2007-03-27, 04:35 | Link #76 |
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Not really a contradiction. It is scheduled for 25:26 on 4/3. That is how they list the schedule for really late night TV. It is shown as an after-midnight hour on the previous day. We call that 1:26 AM on 4/4.
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2007-03-27, 07:41 | Link #77 |
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I guess the make-or-break for me will be the quality of the swordfights and the animation of them. Real swordfighting is quite different from the silly stuff that infests a lot of braggart shonen shows. I've seen excellent animation of japanese-style swordwork in Tsukikage Ran.... so I'm curious to see what they're able to do here. The fantasy level is very high though so this item is on my "marginal but give it a chance" list.
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2007-03-27, 18:12 | Link #78 | |
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Form what i seen of the manga the sword fights are closer to the a chinese martial novel then real life sword fight.
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2007-03-27, 18:49 | Link #79 | |
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I do agree though the animation of the action is going to be key, I love the look of the anime but if they can't animate the fights better than a "200+ ep shonen show" it just won't keep that coherent feel that this show looks like it should get from the visual-style alone (since I don't know the storyline in detail). Fortunately the almost anime movie-style camera angles and animation enhancements (to me the speed-"line" enhanced clip in the trailer where she's charging the monster scene doesn't look like the usual cheap speed-lines but the more fitting kind and that there is an actual background during it as well) make me hopeful it will have nicely animated action like Madhouse is usually reliable for, but some trailers are misleading so I guess we'll find out when it airs, please be kind Madhouse, this show looks perfect for you |
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2007-03-27, 20:01 | Link #80 |
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That little video snippet has alleviated a few of my fears surrounding the quality of the show in general. Hopefully it'll be consistent unlike shows like Blood+ were the 1st episode was absolutely beautiful but took a sharp dive in quality from ep.2 and just got progressively worse as the show dragged on.
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