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stpehen · 2007-03-26, 12:44

I agree heartily with wao... The details of the composition and lighting were excellent and makes me think this could make up for how dreadful Narutaru looked.

Scribble · 2007-03-26, 13:52

After watching that trailer, my fears towards the Bokurano anime have now been reduced greatly.

Also, I'm not too hooked on the OP yet, but I can imagine it reflecting the tragedies that occur the series as the series goes on. Know what I mean?

Sort of like how Now and Then, Here and There's OP became scary, and Narutaru.

Sonhex · 2007-03-26, 14:15

Well I got Simoun flashbacks from the vocals, same singer, and overall the trailer really impressed me a great deal. Not so much the characters, but the whole slightly menacing atmosphere and the splendid looking backgrounds. So yeah, looking really good.

Quajafrie · 2007-03-26, 15:09

The colors and the lighting effects were really amazing... The animation isn't anything special, but it's fluid enough... Though I'm kind of disappointed with the 3D mecha. Great trailer, nevertheless.

7Th · 2007-03-26, 15:26

That was my mayor disappointment with the animation too, Quajafrie. The backgrounds looked great most of the times and the characters moved well enough although with a somewhat inconstant quality, but it had actually surpassed my expectations for a Gonzo adaptation… until I saw the 3D Zearth. Still, they may keep up the quality as the trailer included scenes from what I guess will happen in episode 13.

chrno · 2007-03-26, 16:13

Finally got it to download. I hate that method of streaming. You have to wait until it fully load before you can really watch it. And sometimes it doesn't always work. But anyway...

Got to check out all 3 clips. That piece of music I know I've heard that melancholy piano tune. Just don't know the name. But the movie clip wasn't bad. They matched 'Kitoh-san's style well. I really enjoyed that little piece of music during the presentation. Of course the CG will be for the big guy. It looks promising. But of course we'll all be shocked out or minds when the tragedy comes.

In response to 'Diedrupo's comment. I've never seen 'Gantz'. Nor do I care too. I'm one of the many that has a very small and I do mean small exposure to shows 'Gonzo' has been involved with. Meaning I haven't watched (or complained) the majority of shows that most people have complaints about (ie.- 'Gantz', 'Black Cat', etc...). The only gripe I have is 'Chrono Crusade, which I hated. But 'Saikano', 'Kiddy Grade', 'NHK ni youkuso', (and for the guilty pleasure) 'BakuTen' and 'Witchblade'. Again, as I said a VERY small list from good to bad.

I have nothing against them but at the same time I'm not crazy about everything they do. Especially, when too much CG is being used. Which is what they're best known for. But hey what are you gonna do. But I did see some really good scenes and I think the music is really going to set the mood too. 'Narutaru's music wasn't spectacular but there were pieces that fit the eerieness of that series that I did like. Not to mention the OP. CRAP! I gotta pick up the soundtrack, I forgot about that.

NOW WILL DHP HURRY THE @^#% UP and finish publishing the rest???!!

But after I see this series, I would like to take a look at the manga and see the original ending. I decided to to things a little differently this time. I found that reading a book can cause problems when expecting the same of it's feature counterpart. I've never seen the manga so it will ok. Same with 'Narutaru', I did the show first and then the manga. While the set up was practically identical, 'Bokurano' won't. But I'm intrigued enough to not expect too much and enjoy it because I found an interest in 'Kitoh-san'. His style and strong storytelling. Even if it is a bit frightning at times.

You gotta admit, he comes up with some very strange designs. That's a odd robot. In a way this show almost reminds me of 'Eva'. But which do you think is more tragic? 'Eva', 'Bokurano'? Or both? This would make for an interesting discussion somewhere else of course.

Woland · 2007-03-26, 16:25

Look fine (not exceptional but it's not that I was expecting cutting edge animation for this) except for the mecha part... but for that I hope at least for a better fluidity in the final product.
I'm still concerned about the subject, because it's very hard to handle properly and I usually don't like how GONZO handle adaptation (if I don't really hate it).
Well at least I'm a bit confident now.

Quajafrie · 2007-03-26, 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrno

That piece of music I know I've heard that melancholy piano tune. Just don't know the name.

It's the beginning of Bethoveen's 'Moonlight' sonata.

chrno · 2007-03-27, 11:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quajafrie

It's the beginning of Bethoveen's 'Moonlight' sonata.

Ah, ok. Thanks.

How fitting it is for such a show as this. I also like the music for the movie trailer.

Dragosmore · 2007-03-28, 01:45

Looks like we at Triad subbed the trailer
here.

Quarkboy · 2007-03-28, 02:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragosmore

Looks like we at Triad subbed the trailer
here.

A lot better than the other subbed preview I saw... (by someone called "Sei-kun") I mean, really... HOW CAN YOU MISTRANSLATE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE?! 5 instead of 15? That's so incredibly fundamental to the show, and the text was written on the screen and....

I'm sorry, I don't normally bash people's translation, but I like this work too much to let it slide.

And drago, I know you still hate me (I'm sorry, sheesh, it was 3 years ago), but I wish you the best translating this series. If you need any help, feel free to ask (I own the manga, after all).

Grave · 2007-03-28, 05:20

Dont go saying something bad about someone , if you havent talk to them about it.
I've ask him on IRC and is a mistype and plus he said he only translated the promo for fun. he is limited to japanese and to me that is quite good job for a first time translating. give the guy a break -_- who just trying to sub a promo for ppl to see.

Quarkboy · 2007-03-28, 10:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grave

Dont go saying something bad about someone , if you havent talk to them about it.
I've ask him on IRC and is a mistype and plus he said he only translated the promo for fun. he is limited to japanese and to me that is quite good job for a first time translating. give the guy a break -_- who just trying to sub a promo for ppl to see.

Oh, okay then. If it's a learning thing, then it's fine. I was just worried it would be followed by full fansubs in the same manner. But if it's just someone trying new things, okay. Actually, I did try and go on IRC, but the channel seemed to be empty.

Diedrupo · 2007-03-28, 18:07

Trailer looks great! Can't wait.

eggplant · 2007-03-31, 09:06

Saw episode 1 at the Gonzo Festa.

Spoiler for Episode 1:

Quajafrie · 2007-03-31, 10:21

Well, I was pretty sure episode 1 wouldn't be very interesting... The first chapters of the manga are like... NOTHING compared to what's happening after.

piccu · 2007-03-31, 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quajafrie

Well, I was pretty sure episode 1 wouldn't be very interesting... The first chapters of the manga are like... NOTHING compared to what's happening after.

I agree, the first few chapters were quite interesting, but in comparision with the following chapters they're really NOTHING.

I'm SO looking forward to the anime , it's the highlight the spring season. The Trailor is very awesome, a shiver ran down my spine and that only happens when I'm really excited and know that something is going to be great

The only thing that is bothering me is that the official website says "GARALLY" o.O

Quarkboy · 2007-03-31, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by piccu

I agree, the first few chapters were quite interesting, but in comparision with the following chapters they're really NOTHING.

I'm SO looking forward to the anime , it's the highlight the spring season. The Trailor is very awesome, a shiver ran down my spine and that only happens when I'm really excited and know that something is going to be great

The only thing that is bothering me is that the official website says "GARALLY" o.O

As is usually the case with Kitoh (well, given the 2 examples we have), his first chapters are always somewhat straightforward seeming on first read, but end up holding clues to things that are revealed only FAR FAR later on in the series.

I just looked back at the first chapter of Narutaru, for instance, and it's totally a spoiler for half the stuff that happens in the final chapter of the manga. I'm sure that by the time Bokurano ends, all the little subtle things that happened in the beginning will mean a lot more.

Scribble · 2007-03-31, 16:47

Do you know what's great about 'nothing happening' in the first episode? (A REALLY big spoiler is about to follow, so only manga readers should read)

Spoiler:

flou · 2007-04-08, 17:28

I just saw the first episode. My impressions:

Spoiler:

2007-03-26, 13:52	Link #62
Scribble Sloth Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Age: 35	After watching that trailer, my fears towards the Bokurano anime have now been reduced greatly. Also, I'm not too hooked on the OP yet, but I can imagine it reflecting the tragedies that occur the series as the series goes on. Know what I mean? Sort of like how Now and Then, Here and There's OP became scary, and Narutaru. __________________ lol

2007-03-26, 16:13	Link #66
chrno Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Age: 54	Finally got it to download. I hate that method of streaming. You have to wait until it fully load before you can really watch it. And sometimes it doesn't always work. But anyway... Got to check out all 3 clips. That piece of music I know I've heard that melancholy piano tune. Just don't know the name. But the movie clip wasn't bad. They matched 'Kitoh-san's style well. I really enjoyed that little piece of music during the presentation. Of course the CG will be for the big guy. It looks promising. But of course we'll all be shocked out or minds when the tragedy comes. In response to 'Diedrupo's comment. I've never seen 'Gantz'. Nor do I care too. I'm one of the many that has a very small and I do mean small exposure to shows 'Gonzo' has been involved with. Meaning I haven't watched (or complained) the majority of shows that most people have complaints about (ie.- 'Gantz', 'Black Cat', etc...). The only gripe I have is 'Chrono Crusade, which I hated. But *'Saikano', 'Kiddy Grade', 'NHK ni youkuso',* (and for the guilty pleasure) *'BakuTen'* and *'Witchblade'. Again, as I said a VERY small list from good to bad. I have nothing against them but at the same time I'm not crazy about everything they do. Especially, when too much CG is being used. Which is what they're best known for. But hey what are you gonna do. But I did see some really good scenes and I think the music is really going to set the mood too. 'Narutaru's music wasn't spectacular but there were pieces that fit the eerieness of that series that I did like. Not to mention the OP. CRAP! I gotta pick up the soundtrack, I forgot about that. NOW WILL DHP HURRY THE @^#% UP and finish publishing the rest???!!* But after I see this series, I would like to take a look at the manga and see the original ending. I decided to to things a little differently this time. I found that reading a book can cause problems when expecting the same of it's feature counterpart. I've never seen the manga so it will ok. Same with 'Narutaru', I did the show first and then the manga. While the set up was practically identical, 'Bokurano' won't. But I'm intrigued enough to not expect too much and enjoy it because I found an interest in 'Kitoh-san'. His style and strong storytelling. Even if it is a bit frightning at times. You gotta admit, he comes up with some very strange designs. That's a odd robot. In a way this show almost reminds me of 'Eva'. But which do you think is more tragic? 'Eva', 'Bokurano'? Or both? This would make for an interesting discussion somewhere else of course. __________________ Currently watching - 'Kill la Kill' "I'm afraid 400 years won't cover me." Last edited by chrno; 2007-03-26 at 16:24.

2007-03-31, 09:06	Link #75
eggplant Eggplant Join Date: Dec 2005	Saw episode 1 at the Gonzo Festa. Spoiler for Episode 1: Guests were Noto Mamiko (Komo) and Asumi Kana (Kana). Ishikawa Chiaki (of See-Saw fame) performed the opening song, which she wrote (she sings the ending theme as well). Personally, I'm not a fan of mecha. Don't get me wrong, Bokurano isn't a mecha anime. However, with the CG robot battle scenes being the highlight of the episode, I suppose one has to accept that this is a mecha oriented anime. The character designs of the kids are nice, and they're portrayed like real early teens (even when they're voiced by seasoned seiyuus). The problem is the huge gap between these scenes and the 3D mecha action. I had no problem with Zegapain and Reideen, but this certainly will take time to get used to. I suppose this incredible difference is necessary in depicting the character's emotions and their handling of it (especially when it becomes tragic later in the story). The premise itself is quite mindboggling, so it may take time for non-readers of the manga to empathize with the characters. Episode 1 sets the stage, which Gonzo did a good job with. The kids have to deal with the enemy from now on, so looking forward to some angst. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yuri de yuri de yuriyuri ne!--Tsunomoto Rein

2007-03-31, 16:47	Link #79
Scribble Sloth Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Age: 35	Do you know what's great about 'nothing happening' in the first episode? (A REALLY big spoiler is about to follow, so only manga readers should read) Spoiler: The audience are probably expecting the main character to be established at the end of the first episode - which is what seems will happen. Him being the main character for more than one episode sort of suggests that he is "safe".... butthen THAT happens. They should also end "THAT event" like the manga did. I think that it should happen at the end of episode 3 (If this is scheduled for 26 eps), where the audience are all geared up to go on a big fun adventure with ZEARTH. =D It should be a bigger bang than the "Akira wrist" incident in episode 2, which was surprising in itself.

2007-04-08, 17:28	Link #80
flou That's no lady Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 33	I just saw the first episode. My impressions: Spoiler: The episode began with the opening which I must say was great. I love Ishikawa Chiaki (she can do no wrong really). The song was haunting and the opening sequence turned out to be the same sequence in the PV. As for the episode, it went along slowly, but had a lot of detail in it. For example, the beach scene with the kids was drawn out a bit longer, but gave a somewhat good idea of what the characters' personalities are like. The battle between Zearth and the enemy at the end of the episode was actually done pretty well in that the mecha, although CG, weren't ugly at all. The CG was quite good actually, same for the animation which was pretty fluid. The ending was a pretty slow song which featured visuals of the children sitting in their chairs, with an ending shot of the circle of chairs, now empty (other manga readers will understand this significance ) Overall, a very good episode as a build up of what's to come. I'm definitely continuing this series (not that there was any doubt about it as a fellow fan of Bokurano and Narutaru )

2007-03-26, 12:44	Link #61
stpehen kisses for all Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ぶちゅー！ Age: 40	I agree heartily with wao... The details of the composition and lighting were excellent and makes me think this could make up for how dreadful Narutaru looked.

2007-03-26, 14:15	Link #63
Sonhex Not dead. Yet. Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK	Well I got Simoun flashbacks from the vocals, same singer, and overall the trailer really impressed me a great deal. Not so much the characters, but the whole slightly menacing atmosphere and the splendid looking backgrounds. So yeah, looking really good.

2007-03-26, 15:09	Link #64
Quajafrie Not here anymore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 32	The colors and the lighting effects were really amazing... The animation isn't anything special, but it's fluid enough... Though I'm kind of disappointed with the 3D mecha. Great trailer, nevertheless.

2007-03-26, 15:26	Link #65
7Th Mixtape Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 35	That was my mayor disappointment with the animation too, Quajafrie. The backgrounds looked great most of the times and the characters moved well enough although with a somewhat inconstant quality, but it had actually surpassed my expectations for a Gonzo adaptation… until I saw the 3D Zearth. Still, they may keep up the quality as the trailer included scenes from what I guess will happen in episode 13.

2007-03-26, 16:25	Link #67
Woland Latin Rascal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Italy	Look fine (not exceptional but it's not that I was expecting cutting edge animation for this) except for the mecha part... but for that I hope at least for a better fluidity in the final product. I'm still concerned about the subject, because it's very hard to handle properly and I usually don't like how GONZO handle adaptation (if I don't really hate it). Well at least I'm a bit confident now.

2007-03-28, 01:45	Link #70
Dragosmore Translator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Age: 39	Looks like we at Triad subbed the trailer here.

2007-03-28, 05:20	Link #72
Grave Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004	Dont go saying something bad about someone , if you havent talk to them about it. I've ask him on IRC and is a mistype and plus he said he only translated the promo for fun. he is limited to japanese and to me that is quite good job for a first time translating. give the guy a break -_- who just trying to sub a promo for ppl to see.

2007-03-28, 18:07	Link #74
Diedrupo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003	Trailer looks great! Can't wait.

2007-03-31, 10:21	Link #76
Quajafrie Not here anymore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 32	Well, I was pretty sure episode 1 wouldn't be very interesting... The first chapters of the manga are like... NOTHING compared to what's happening after.