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martino · 2007-07-18, 17:06

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Originally Posted by Goofus Maximus

Anyone want to take bets on whether this series comes to a shocking conclusion?

That depends on what you mean... Though looking at that friendly smiley in your post I'd rather not...

Ashlotte · 2007-07-18, 19:15

Yea after episode 2 im sold on the show. I already like every character and the show has a nice pace...Not really slow, but just right id say.

Someones really gotta school that boy on how to talk to women though.

fict_ticious · 2007-07-18, 23:41

Well, going through the first two episodes, I'll just have to say this...
SCIENCE

Well, off to a slow start, but I'm still very much interested in this. Mostly because of Chinami - heck, it IS all aboot her, ain't it?
I thought the opening was misleading - I was expecting something along the lines of ROD.

jtrog · 2007-07-19, 07:42

The first two shows are precious. Suspense and getting the view to like the main character for reasons other than extreme fighting ability or looks. Half way into the 1st show the opening segment of it was already forgotten (scene at the lake) from being drawn into what was happening with Chinami.

Slice of Life · 2007-07-19, 08:22

I like what I've seen so far but I fear Chinami's "problem" might take a backseat and turn into just a running gag for yet another love triangle or harem show. The signs are hardly to overlook.

GriS · 2007-07-19, 09:40

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Originally Posted by Slice of Life

I like what I've seen so far but I fear Chinami's "problem" might take a backseat and turn into just a running gag for yet another love triangle or harem show. The signs are hardly to overlook.

oh gosh, i was engrossed in these science stuff that i conveniently set aside this dreadful possibilities. let's hope it doesn't go into that direction. the first post does not help either, labelling the show as romance and comedy (source?).

i will drop it immediately should such signs become obvious. it's still too early to tell though.

Mentorian · 2007-07-19, 11:35

That Kannagi boy really needs to get a good trashing. I really wish Ebihara would have the guts to slap him right on his face either in the classroom, grocery, or during that street chase.

S_K · 2007-07-19, 12:32

Kannagi is not even interested in Ebihara, just the electromagnetic waves

gvozden · 2007-07-19, 12:47

Who wouldn't like to have personal EMP cannon.

Matrim · 2007-07-20, 14:24

I think this series would have been so much better if this science loving guy was not such a total moron. His speeches about science are beyond cheesy.

And what was with the volleyball in ep.2? How high was their net if highschool girls could rise above it and slam the ball down with ease?

Ashlotte · 2007-07-20, 19:27

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Originally Posted by Slice of Life

I like what I've seen so far but I fear Chinami's "problem" might take a backseat and turn into just a running gag for yet another love triangle or harem show. The signs are hardly to overlook.

Love triangle? Possibly...Harem? Dont really see how since you have a female lead and a lack of male characters to create a reverse harem.

I have a feeling once the blonde hair pair arrives in the story will get alittle more in-depth about what the storys going to be all about...Call it a hunch.

Joka · 2007-07-20, 23:21

generic reactions
generic dialog
generic characters
generic everything...

boooring

Jaruromania · 2007-07-20, 23:26

Show is okay so far for me. Although at the pace it's currently going, it'll really need to speed up rapidly to go anywhere.

WanderingKnight · 2007-07-21, 23:47

This hasn't been pointed out, but there's a MAJOR misleading translation error in episode 2 by Formula Sub:

デートー　！＝　データー

In 10:10, the sub says "Let me go out with your body". This is not correct. He's saying "Let me collect data from your body". This line is repeated once or twice in the episode, and can turn out to be truly misleading. The other lines about "going out" (付き合って欲しい) are more or less right (though I would've picked another translation for it), but they are far more casual and can mean other things like "hang around", "be with me", etcetera. The one I'm pointing out is definitely wrong.

Just so that people don't get confused.

Jaruromania · 2007-07-22, 01:07

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Originally Posted by WanderingKnight

He's saying "Let me collect data from your body".

He didn't actually finish his sentence, but yeah, it's definitely NOT "Let me go out with your body."

WanderingKnight · 2007-07-22, 01:12

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He didn't actually finish his sentence, but yeah, it's definitely NOT "Let me go out with your body."

Yes, he actually does. 「僕に君の体のデーターを取らせて下さい」. In the example I quoted (10:10), he pauses a little and then goes on with the rest of the sentence. Go to 17:44 to see another example.

martino · 2007-07-22, 08:09

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Originally Posted by WanderingKnight

This hasn't been pointed out, but there's a MAJOR misleading translation error in episode 2 by Formula Sub:

デートー　！＝　データー

In 10:10, the sub says "Let me go out with your body". This is not correct. He's saying "Let me collect data from your body". This line is repeated once or twice in the episode, and can turn out to be truly misleading. The other lines about "going out" (付き合って欲しい) are more or less right (though I would've picked another translation for it), but they are far more casual and can mean other things like "hang around", "be with me", etcetera. The one I'm pointing out is definitely wrong.

Just so that people don't get confused.

Actually it has, you're just not looking at the point of origin where such a thing would get pointed out. You can read more here.

WanderingKnight · 2007-07-22, 12:13

Sorry, I'm just not used to wander around the fansubbers' sites, and my guess is that there are a lot of people who don't, either. I was only talking about it being not pointed out here in AS. No hard feelings

the.Merines · 2007-07-22, 13:12

Heh, perhaps it's even possible that the studio asked Kotaro's VA to say the line in an ambiguous way. Maybe Kotaro really meant "data," but Chinami hears "date" (or go out with, be with, hang out with, whatever). That, coupled with the fact that he's "interested in her body" (which Kotaro says out of the blue since he has zero social experience, apparently), causes her to freak out and run from him, as any normal person would.

Make sense?

Potatochobit · 2007-07-22, 19:24

The beauty of translation is being able to take a situation or expression of language in a different language or concept and creating a painting of words that convey those feelings and thoughts.
of course if something is actually written on the screen in plain text, you shouldnt mess that up

indeed, when dealing with comedy, parodies, and sarcasm there is always a hidden meaning or ambiguity, a reading between the lines, so to speak.

Small errors in a text should never be a hindrance to appreciating the overall beauty of a translation.

around time 10:10 is when chinami is opening up about her feelings of frustration that have surrounded her life. So the focus of what kotaro is saying will encompass those feelings and point toward her in the center.

it's so emotional. brings a tear to my eye.

2007-07-18, 19:15	Link #62
Ashlotte Clockwork Join Date: Oct 2006	Yea after episode 2 im sold on the show. I already like every character and the show has a nice pace...Not really slow, but just right id say. Someones really gotta school that boy on how to talk to women though. __________________ No matter what enemy. No matter what ally. Mowing everything down with maximum destructive power. That is... "The White Devil of the Administration Bureau"

2007-07-19, 08:22	Link #65
Slice of Life eyewitness Join Date: Jan 2007	I like what I've seen so far but I fear Chinami's "problem" might take a backseat and turn into just a running gag for yet another love triangle or harem show. The signs are hardly to overlook. __________________ - Any ideas how to fill this space?

2007-07-19, 11:35	Link #67
Mentorian Matsuri Join Date: Jun 2007	That Kannagi boy really needs to get a good trashing. I really wish Ebihara would have the guts to slap him right on his face either in the classroom, grocery, or during that street chase. __________________ Hurry up and make a move! Even taking a dump will do... Just do something Otherwise, this old man will start crying, and the shooting starts when he's crying!

2007-07-20, 14:24	Link #70
Matrim Naysayer?Fanboy?Wiseacre? Join Date: Dec 2005	I think this series would have been so much better if this science loving guy was not such a total moron. His speeches about science are beyond cheesy. And what was with the volleyball in ep.2? How high was their net if highschool girls could rise above it and slam the ball down with ease? __________________ 'The world we live in is always in darkness.' 'Yes, and that is why we seek light.'

2007-07-21, 23:47	Link #74
WanderingKnight Gregory House IT Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Age: 35	This hasn't been pointed out, but there's a MAJOR misleading translation error in episode 2 by Formula Sub: デートー　！＝　データー In 10:10, the sub says "Let me go out with your body". This is not correct. He's saying "Let me collect data from your body". This line is repeated once or twice in the episode, and can turn out to be truly misleading. The other lines about "going out" (付き合って欲しい) are more or less right (though I would've picked another translation for it), but they are far more casual and can mean other things like "hang around", "be with me", etcetera. The one I'm pointing out is definitely wrong. Just so that people don't get confused. __________________ Place them in a box until a quieter time \| Lights down, you up and die.

2007-07-18, 23:41	Link #63
fict_ticious I can has drinks? Join Date: Mar 2006	Well, going through the first two episodes, I'll just have to say this... SCIENCE Well, off to a slow start, but I'm still very much interested in this. Mostly because of Chinami - heck, it IS all aboot her, ain't it? I thought the opening was misleading - I was expecting something along the lines of ROD.

2007-07-19, 07:42	Link #64
jtrog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Age: 60	The first two shows are precious. Suspense and getting the view to like the main character for reasons other than extreme fighting ability or looks. Half way into the 1st show the opening segment of it was already forgotten (scene at the lake) from being drawn into what was happening with Chinami.

2007-07-19, 12:32	Link #68
S_K Let's begin! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Age: 31	Kannagi is not even interested in Ebihara, just the electromagnetic waves

2007-07-19, 12:47	Link #69
gvozden Waterproofed Legion Join Date: Aug 2004	Who wouldn't like to have personal EMP cannon.

2007-07-20, 23:21	Link #72
Joka Member Join Date: Jun 2007	generic reactions generic dialog generic characters generic everything... boooring

2007-07-20, 23:26	Link #73
Jaruromania Member Join Date: Jun 2006	Show is okay so far for me. Although at the pace it's currently going, it'll really need to speed up rapidly to go anywhere.

2007-07-22, 12:13	Link #78
WanderingKnight Gregory House IT Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Age: 35	Sorry, I'm just not used to wander around the fansubbers' sites, and my guess is that there are a lot of people who don't, either. I was only talking about it being not pointed out here in AS. No hard feelings __________________ Place them in a box until a quieter time \| Lights down, you up and die.

2007-07-22, 13:12	Link #79
the.Merines Seeker of Power Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ΔHidden Forbidden Holy Ground Age: 39	Heh, perhaps it's even possible that the studio asked Kotaro's VA to say the line in an ambiguous way. Maybe Kotaro really meant "data," but Chinami hears "date" (or go out with, be with, hang out with, whatever). That, coupled with the fact that he's "interested in her body" (which Kotaro says out of the blue since he has zero social experience, apparently), causes her to freak out and run from him, as any normal person would. Make sense? __________________ I am bound to pay the debt I owe.

2007-07-22, 19:24	Link #80
Potatochobit Certified Organic Join Date: Dec 2005	The beauty of translation is being able to take a situation or expression of language in a different language or concept and creating a painting of words that convey those feelings and thoughts. of course if something is actually written on the screen in plain text, you shouldnt mess that up indeed, when dealing with comedy, parodies, and sarcasm there is always a hidden meaning or ambiguity, a reading between the lines, so to speak. Small errors in a text should never be a hindrance to appreciating the overall beauty of a translation. around time 10:10 is when chinami is opening up about her feelings of frustration that have surrounded her life. So the focus of what kotaro is saying will encompass those feelings and point toward her in the center. it's so emotional. brings a tear to my eye.