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Om Nerabdator · 2011-09-25, 01:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiroth

I never did grind in P3 or P4

You forgot to mention that none of those are adaptations are of a video game, so even more reason as why it's impossible to say how Persona 4 the animation will turn out.

The game played mostly like a movie anyway just remove the battling part and you got a decent tv series

Suzuku · 2011-09-26, 20:13

So P4A's preview event of episode 1 was today, here is some info:

-The episode starts off in the Velvet Room
-Igor's voice is directly taken from the game
-A lot of the game's original soundtrack is used in the anime, and very well used at that
-The episode was completely faithful to the game and original fans who were at the event had universal praise for it
-The OP's composition goes like this: All the main characters are shown -> all the main characters' Personas are shown -> events in the city are shown -> all the main characters are shown standing in the city
-The ED is of Yuu and Persona tarot cards spinning while floating in the air (if you've played P4 you know how this looks). Perhaps the tarot cards have faces of the main characters and their persona on them? Someone said it looks very cool, anyway.
-Both Kishi (director) and Kakihara (series composer) are big fans of the original game, so while they are taking into account new audiences, they also want to keep the anime as close to the game as possible and make it something that fans of the original game can approve of (which it seems they accomplished, with episode 1 at least).

I could translate a complete run down of episode 1 if it's not considered a spoiler and enough people want it.

SilverSyko · 2011-09-26, 20:21

So they didn't get Igor's voice actor to re-record his lines? That's sort of odd, but I guess that's one way to cut production costs.

Glad to hear that it's quite faithful so far though.~

Suzuku · 2011-09-26, 20:31

They used his voice from the game because Igor's seiyuu (Tanonaka Isamu) died last year. I guess ATLUS doesn't want to pick a new voice for Igor before Persona 5.

SilverSyko · 2011-09-26, 20:36

Oh, well, I guess that's a legitimate enough reason to do such a thing.

Guess those are the kind of mistakes one makes if they don't follow voice actors closely.

But it does make one wonder if they'll use Igor again with a new VA, or create a whole new servant of Philemon in P5.

applejuice · 2011-09-26, 20:46

Poster from preview event;

Protagonist looks too good.

Anyway, premiere is getting very good reviews, along with Fate/Zero. Now, I don't know which would be my favourite for next season. Either F/Z or P4.

darkchibi07 · 2011-09-27, 16:21

I expected Persona 4 to be licensed, but I didn't expect Sentai getting it!

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...-the-animation

LKK · 2011-09-27, 16:38

I'm excited about the streaming hinted at in the PR.

DragoonKain3 · 2011-09-27, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkchibi07

I expected Persona 4 to be licensed, but I didn't expect Sentai getting it!

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...-the-animation

Bah Sentai, the least consistent company when it comes to having an English dub. They better damn well get the original NA voice actors, because it will be a shame that my friends can't watch it due to them much preferring dubs. (looks at pile of sentai DVDs that my friends didn't touch

)

com_gwp · 2011-09-27, 19:19

Ahh, watching the trailer made me realise that I'm going to miss teddie's awesome puns from the NA dubs.

Metalsnakezero · 2011-09-27, 21:04

This is great, just hope they get the Original English cast to do the dub.

Westlo · 2011-09-28, 09:13

I wonder how quickly they'll get past the first couple of hours (game time), I know a lot of people felt that dragged on too long in the game.. and even if it's only an episode or two.. you know how people are with "something good has to happen in ep1!".

Basically expecting game fans to love this and new viewers to think it's too slow paced, could be worse, could be Umineko where game fans and new viewers think it sucks lol.

digi.amuro · 2011-09-28, 12:02

Don't know if any of this is posted already, but MayonatakaTV has got some translated impressions off 2ch. Also if no one has seen this, here's a barebones interview from a C80 minimag promoting the show. MayonatakaTV has a couple of the pages in better quality as well
http://mayonakatv.livejournal.com/540882.html
http://extrovertedotaku.blogspot.com...urce=BP_recent
http://mayonakatv.livejournal.com/528488.html

TJR · 2011-09-28, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by DragoonKain3

Bah Sentai, the least consistent company when it comes to having an English dub. They better damn well get the original NA voice actors, because it will be a shame that my friends can't watch it due to them much preferring dubs. (looks at pile of sentai DVDs that my friends didn't touch

)

Currently, they're pretty good about doing dubs for higher profile releases (CANAAN, Highschool of the Dead, Angel Beats). I'd be surprised if Persona 4 missed the cut, especially when they've announcd the license so early.

At any rate, I actually like Sentai's policy on dubs and Blu-Ray releases.

orion · 2011-09-29, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkchibi07

I expected Persona 4 to be licensed, but I didn't expect Sentai getting it!

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...-the-animation

I was hoping for NIS America so I'd get a good artbook with the release. I really hope that the game cast is in the dub so that I won't see pages upon pages of complaints.

AdamEndless9 · 2011-09-29, 15:35

Sentai's simulcast date on The Anime Network has just been posted: http://www.theanimenetwork.com/compo...-October.html/

"Starting on Thursday, October 6th, the series will stream every week for free on Anime Network Online at 3 PM Eastern, the same day that it airs on TV in Japan. In addition, the episodes will be available to watch on free, ad-supported Hulu and the Hulu Plus subscription service within 24 hours. Distribution on additional services and platforms will follow in 2012."

Suzuku · 2011-09-29, 17:39

Wow, that's a way better deal than Horizon got...stupid Bandai/MBS.

Kaze · 2011-09-29, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dist

I'm so anxious to see this. Although I'm new to the Persona series, I've been playing P3P on my PSP ALOT lately and I love it. Now I'm watching Trinity Soul, and even though it's just a spinoff, I love this too. No doubt P4 will make a great anime.

You're welcome

Now I demand a persona 3 anime!
Atlus, get to work!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dist

I do wonder though, should I play the game first before watching the anime, or can I play the game afterwards? Does it really matter?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiroth

It all comes down to what would you rather do first. The choice is yours.

Played the game 2 weeks ago because I wanted to have played it before the anime got here, so I know the full story in case stuff gets omitted

Metalsnakezero · 2011-09-29, 19:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamEndless9

Sentai's simulcast date on The Anime Network has just been posted: http://www.theanimenetwork.com/compo...-October.html/

"Starting on Thursday, October 6th, the series will stream every week for free on Anime Network Online at 3 PM Eastern, the same day that it airs on TV in Japan. In addition, the episodes will be available to watch on free, ad-supported Hulu and the Hulu Plus subscription service within 24 hours. Distribution on additional services and platforms will follow in 2012."

Oh, awesome. Now I can feel I'm supporting the show.

DonQuigleone · 2011-09-29, 19:54

Anyone have any ideas about how social links are being handled?

2011-09-26, 20:13	Link #542
Suzuku (`･⊝･´)/\(`･⊝･´) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Age: 30	So P4A's preview event of episode 1 was today, here is some info: -The episode starts off in the Velvet Room -Igor's voice is directly taken from the game -A lot of the game's original soundtrack is used in the anime, and very well used at that -The episode was completely faithful to the game and original fans who were at the event had universal praise for it -The OP's composition goes like this: All the main characters are shown -> all the main characters' Personas are shown -> events in the city are shown -> all the main characters are shown standing in the city -The ED is of Yuu and Persona tarot cards spinning while floating in the air (if you've played P4 you know how this looks). Perhaps the tarot cards have faces of the main characters and their persona on them? Someone said it looks very cool, anyway. -Both Kishi (director) and Kakihara (series composer) are big fans of the original game, so while they are taking into account new audiences, they also want to keep the anime as close to the game as possible and make it something that fans of the original game can approve of (which it seems they accomplished, with episode 1 at least). I could translate a complete run down of episode 1 if it's not considered a spoiler and enough people want it. __________________ BRAVO VINCE

2011-09-26, 20:21	Link #543
SilverSyko Okuyasu the Bird Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 32	So they didn't get Igor's voice actor to re-record his lines? That's sort of odd, but I guess that's one way to cut production costs. Glad to hear that it's quite faithful so far though.~ __________________

2011-09-26, 20:31	Link #544
Suzuku (`･⊝･´)/\(`･⊝･´) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Age: 30	They used his voice from the game because Igor's seiyuu (Tanonaka Isamu) died last year. I guess ATLUS doesn't want to pick a new voice for Igor before Persona 5. __________________ BRAVO VINCE

2011-09-26, 20:36	Link #545
SilverSyko Okuyasu the Bird Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 32	Oh, well, I guess that's a legitimate enough reason to do such a thing. Guess those are the kind of mistakes one makes if they don't follow voice actors closely. But it does make one wonder if they'll use Igor again with a new VA, or create a whole new servant of Philemon in P5. __________________

2011-09-26, 20:46	Link #546
applejuice I kill you Graphic Designer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: In your brain	Poster from preview event; Protagonist looks too good. Anyway, premiere is getting very good reviews, along with Fate/Zero. Now, I don't know which would be my favourite for next season. Either F/Z or P4. __________________ If anyone attacks Shaft I will be there to defend it to death.

2011-09-27, 16:21	Link #547
darkchibi07 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 38	I expected Persona 4 to be licensed, but I didn't expect Sentai getting it! http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...-the-animation __________________

2011-09-27, 16:38	Link #548
LKK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62	I'm excited about the streaming hinted at in the PR. __________________ Avatar: Hazuki of Natsuyuki Rendezvous / Signature: flowers from Natsuyuki Rendezvous

2011-09-27, 19:19	Link #550
com_gwp Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010	Ahh, watching the trailer made me realise that I'm going to miss teddie's awesome puns from the NA dubs.

2011-09-27, 21:04	Link #551
Metalsnakezero Trio Finale! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York	This is great, just hope they get the Original English cast to do the dub. __________________ "When you trio to trio, if you trio, trio finale!" - Mami Tomoe, Puella Magi Kazumi Magica Animevice Profile MAL

2011-09-28, 09:13	Link #552
Westlo Lets be reality Join Date: May 2007	I wonder how quickly they'll get past the first couple of hours (game time), I know a lot of people felt that dragged on too long in the game.. and even if it's only an episode or two.. you know how people are with "something good has to happen in ep1!". Basically expecting game fans to love this and new viewers to think it's too slow paced, could be worse, could be Umineko where game fans and new viewers think it sucks lol.

2011-09-28, 12:02	Link #553
digi.amuro Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007	Don't know if any of this is posted already, but MayonatakaTV has got some translated impressions off 2ch. Also if no one has seen this, here's a barebones interview from a C80 minimag promoting the show. MayonatakaTV has a couple of the pages in better quality as well http://mayonakatv.livejournal.com/540882.html http://extrovertedotaku.blogspot.com...urce=BP_recent http://mayonakatv.livejournal.com/528488.html __________________ Last edited by digi.amuro; 2011-09-28 at 12:22.

2011-09-29, 15:35	Link #556
AdamEndless9 Straight-Edge Dragon Hero Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California, US Age: 32	Sentai's simulcast date on The Anime Network has just been posted: http://www.theanimenetwork.com/compo...-October.html/ "Starting on Thursday, October 6th, the series will stream every week for free on Anime Network Online at 3 PM Eastern, the same day that it airs on TV in Japan. In addition, the episodes will be available to watch on free, ad-supported Hulu and the Hulu Plus subscription service within 24 hours. Distribution on additional services and platforms will follow in 2012." __________________

2011-09-29, 17:39	Link #557
Suzuku (`･⊝･´)/\(`･⊝･´) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Age: 30	Wow, that's a way better deal than Horizon got...stupid Bandai/MBS. __________________ BRAVO VINCE

2011-09-29, 19:54	Link #560
DonQuigleone Knight Errant Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 35	Anyone have any ideas about how social links are being handled?