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Kaioshin Sama · 2012-10-12, 13:17

So wait Jojo and Dio were both supposed to be twelve at the start of the episode according to George. They don't look a day under 16 at the youngest.

That was an exceedingly manly opener in a 1980's campy style way. It reminds me a lot of the awesome melodrama of Fist of the North Star in more than a few ways.

leokiko · 2012-10-12, 13:28

That OP was just...glorious.

MisaoFan · 2012-10-12, 14:11

Spoiler for Episode 2:

RedKey · 2012-10-12, 14:48

Damn I can't stop looping that fabulous op °°

leokiko · 2012-10-12, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedKey

Damn I can't stop looping that fabulous op °°

Right? Never thought I would love a full-CGI OP.

serenade_beta · 2012-10-12, 14:55

Spoiler for ep2:

Kanon · 2012-10-12, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by leokiko

Right? Never thought I would love a full-CGI OP.

Me neither. It truly was great. Jonathan looked like Kenshiro more than ever in this OP.

The episode was fast-paced once again but it's not much of a problem since the key elements are still there. As usual, Dio is such a scum bag. And that's what makes him so entertaining.

**Klashikari** · 2012-10-12, 15:13

If they managed to do such a good OP for Phantom Blood, I'm quite curious how they will do that for the rest of the series.

gecd · 2012-10-12, 15:36

DAT SHOWA OP
cant wait to sing that song at karaoke box
Man, now after watching Jojo eps 2
I feel:
EXP + 100
GTM + 25
GAR + 99

Justin_Brett · 2012-10-12, 20:24

Wow, an opening with lyrics that directly pertain to the series. Don't see those too often now.

The Bloodlust Kid · 2012-10-13, 01:19

For people who never read the series and thinks the first two episodes are awesome, please install a seatbelt to your chair before next week. You won't be able to handle it.

SilverSyko · 2012-10-13, 01:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bloodlust Kid

For people who never read the series and thinks the first two episodes are awesome, please install a seatbelt to your chair before next week. You won't be able to handle it.

I'm liking the sound of this. I have never seen such awesomely GAR englishmen. If this is only an appetizer, the main dish must be exquisite.~

In the case of episode 2, I figured that the mask had something to do with vampires. Now I'm wondering just how the Joestar family came into possession of such an item...

And yeah, it seems like there is some censoring for the more brutal attacks during fight scenes, but there's a large likeliness that it may be uncensored in the DVD release. Heck, it could be a LOT worse. They could have removed blood all-together.

jeroz · 2012-10-13, 02:22

best OP hands down

though I'm quite concerned at the condition of the pitch they played rugby on at the beginning of the episode

fertygo · 2012-10-13, 04:02

Next episode will be so hype.

Sheba · 2012-10-13, 05:26

Dat fucking OP. One of the best of this year, hands down.

As for that episode, I want to give a pat on the back of the director to make clever use of every possible tools to deal with limited animation because it's obvious that David Production is not swimming in gold. And story-wise we are getting to the point where it stops being Candy Candy or your victorian era campy drama and slip in another genre. I squealed like a twilight fangirl over Speedwagon making his due appearance.

And about the preview of ep 3: My body IS ready!!!!

ookamigirl · 2012-10-13, 10:00

Wow! Jojo certainly grew up, so did Dio.
I was surprised to see Jojo and Dio get along.
Well, looks like they were just faking it...
The mask finally showed it's true face!
It's a vampire making mask, pretty cool.
Things are really getting interesting.

TooPurePureBoy · 2012-10-13, 11:30

This series....why do I get the feeling I'm going to be walking around my house clenching a fist and screaming DIOOOOOOOO!! all week.

Jetzero Infinity · 2012-10-13, 11:41

By god that opening song is fabulous. Reminds me a lot of anime openings from 80's anime like Fist of the North Star's or Macross's. Fits really well.

Episode itself was pretty great as well. Animation still cuts corners quite a bit but they really have the spirit of the series down and the visual and voice direction they have going works really well. There's definently a lot of love going into this adaption.

articuzwolf · 2012-10-13, 12:50

the animation looks kinda stiff and weird for almost the entire episode especially when speedwagon was trying to slice JoJo up with his hat

other than that, overall it was a very good episode.

I was expecting some hand drawn full of GARness and Manliness opening,

but that would do, I think...

NEXT WEEK, Dio and Jojo confrontation is gonna be a blast!

heck even the preview is already emitting it

rpgman1 · 2012-10-13, 16:07

The OP is very reminiscent of Fist of the North Star, which seems to pay homage to it. Even the anime seems to remind me of old school comics back then, Jojo and Dio were already rivals back then. Things will be intense due to that mask which resembles a vampire.

2012-10-12, 14:55	Link #286
serenade_beta そのおっぱいで13才 Join Date: Dec 2006	Spoiler for ep2: Sure the OP isn't the type with the "pretty song" like a lot of recent anime, but this feels a lot more "anime." Like you are really watching a cartoon. In other words, I loved it. Fit the anime quite well. I wonder if the ED will change each episode? I knew there was going to be fantasy because of the mask in episode 1's beginning, but to think it was this fantasy...! You get turned into a vampire! And not only that, but you don't slowly burn in the sun but instantly die?! Jojo sure grew up... distant eyes (Though it has only been a week) __________________ -Blog --> http://tdnshumi.blogspot.com/ (Mainly about video games) -R.I.P. Hiroshi Yamauchi, Gaming wouldn't have been the same without you (9/19/13)

2012-10-12, 15:13	Link #288
Klashikari 阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv180 Graphic Designer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belgium, Brussels Age: 37	If they managed to do such a good OP for Phantom Blood, I'm quite curious how they will do that for the rest of the series. __________________ [Sig art: Kagura Yuu, Nunukko, Maku Rako & Mishima Kurone] / [Twitter]

2012-10-12, 15:36	Link #289
gecd Cah Gunungkidul Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jogja Age: 35	DAT SHOWA OP cant wait to sing that song at karaoke box Man, now after watching Jojo eps 2 I feel: EXP + 100 GTM + 25 GAR + 99 __________________ Wedang Jahe Kalengan, teman anda melewati malam yang dingin dan sepi! 0% alcohol, 80% ginger syrup, 10% love, 10% GALAU!!

2012-10-13, 02:22	Link #293
jeroz Art Block Specialist Join Date: Jun 2007	best OP hands down though I'm quite concerned at the condition of the pitch they played rugby on at the beginning of the episode __________________ [TAC]

2012-10-13, 04:02	Link #294
fertygo Hyakko Fanboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 32	Next episode will be so hype. __________________

2012-10-12, 13:17	Link #281
Kaioshin Sama Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Neither Here nor There Age: 39	So wait Jojo and Dio were both supposed to be twelve at the start of the episode according to George. They don't look a day under 16 at the youngest. That was an exceedingly manly opener in a 1980's campy style way. It reminds me a lot of the awesome melodrama of Fist of the North Star in more than a few ways.

2012-10-12, 13:28	Link #282
leokiko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012	That OP was just...glorious.

2012-10-12, 14:48	Link #284
RedKey 天界の異端審問官 Join Date: Apr 2011	Damn I can't stop looping that fabulous op °°

2012-10-12, 20:24	Link #290
Justin_Brett Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada, Sault Ste. Marie	Wow, an opening with lyrics that directly pertain to the series. Don't see those too often now.

2012-10-13, 01:19	Link #291
The Bloodlust Kid Needs a better screenname Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 36	For people who never read the series and thinks the first two episodes are awesome, please install a seatbelt to your chair before next week. You won't be able to handle it.

2012-10-13, 05:26	Link #295
Sheba RUN, YOU FOOLS! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Formerly Iwakawa base and Chaldea. Now Teyvat, the Astral Express & the Outpost Age: 44	Dat fucking OP. One of the best of this year, hands down. As for that episode, I want to give a pat on the back of the director to make clever use of every possible tools to deal with limited animation because it's obvious that David Production is not swimming in gold. And story-wise we are getting to the point where it stops being Candy Candy or your victorian era campy drama and slip in another genre. I squealed like a twilight fangirl over Speedwagon making his due appearance. And about the preview of ep 3: My body IS ready!!!!

2012-10-13, 10:00	Link #296
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	Wow! Jojo certainly grew up, so did Dio. I was surprised to see Jojo and Dio get along. Well, looks like they were just faking it... The mask finally showed it's true face! It's a vampire making mask, pretty cool. Things are really getting interesting. __________________ My Blog --> ookami

2012-10-13, 11:30	Link #297
TooPurePureBoy Socially Inept Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Retracing my steps.....	This series....why do I get the feeling I'm going to be walking around my house clenching a fist and screaming DIOOOOOOOO!! all week. __________________ "Do what I do in every friendship and relationship, give 5%" - Ron Bennington

2012-10-13, 11:41	Link #298
Jetzero Infinity Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012	By god that opening song is fabulous. Reminds me a lot of anime openings from 80's anime like Fist of the North Star's or Macross's. Fits really well. Episode itself was pretty great as well. Animation still cuts corners quite a bit but they really have the spirit of the series down and the visual and voice direction they have going works really well. There's definently a lot of love going into this adaption.

2012-10-13, 12:50	Link #299
articuzwolf Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orange Road Age: 33	the animation looks kinda stiff and weird for almost the entire episode especially when speedwagon was trying to slice JoJo up with his hat other than that, overall it was a very good episode. I was expecting some hand drawn full of GARness and Manliness opening, but that would do, I think... NEXT WEEK, Dio and Jojo confrontation is gonna be a blast! heck even the preview is already emitting it __________________ Resonance, My Dream! Last edited by articuzwolf; 2012-10-13 at 13:01.

2012-10-13, 16:07	Link #300
rpgman1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Age: 43	The OP is very reminiscent of Fist of the North Star, which seems to pay homage to it. Even the anime seems to remind me of old school comics back then, Jojo and Dio were already rivals back then. Things will be intense due to that mask which resembles a vampire.