Little Busters - Anime Pre-Airing News and Anticipation

[rulfo]

Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

If you think the reaction to SAO is a bloodbath, this is going to make it look like a lovefest. LB isn't going to have a prayer of getting a fair shot.

Well at least it's contained in one huge kiddie room warzone.

Unlike a highly adaptive contagious decease that latches on to anything when a certain name is brought up.

Anyway, trailer looked decent nothing worth to rant about nor is there any wow factor. Different style and different directions. If you were to compare it with Clannad's palette and style, I think it's fairly on par.

[Shiina]

Originally Posted by relentlessflame

if they are intending to animate the whole show with that much more fluidity than normal

That's the part that surprised me most with everyone's reactions - am I the only one who thinks the super-fluid animation looks bad? Seeing an entire anime like that would be something else, but I can't imagine watching too much of it without getting dizzy. I can see it being a segment from the OP and nothing more. Clannad used similar super-fluid animation for the Girl in the Illusionary World, but I found that much more aesthetically pleasing... probably just the difference in character design and detail, LB's designs don't quite fit the style needed for such fluidity. I'd rather they focus on detail and depth than unnecessarily increasing the framerate.

[erneiz_hyde]

Most people i know would bash JC unconditionally. So it's "JC's bad" first and foremost and picking up reasons later. Not to mention a huge comparative bias against something that doesn't really exist (everything can be a lot better when you imagine them yourself) or comparing them with unreasonable standards (you want every single line and events in a novel animated uncut? yeah not going to happen).

Sure I know where they're coming from, but it does feel ridiculous sometimes.

Bad or not, I will watch this. And since I'm going to watch this anyways, might as well leave any bias I have towards it in the front door and enjoy the ride. Judgement reserved, but still waiting with baited breath.

[com_gwp]

Originally Posted by Shiina

That's the part that surprised me most with everyone's reactions - am I the only one who thinks the super-fluid animation looks bad? Seeing an entire anime like that would be something else, but I can't imagine watching too much of it without getting dizzy. I can see it being a segment from the OP and nothing more. Clannad used similar super-fluid animation for the Girl in the Illusionary World, but I found that much more aesthetically pleasing... probably just the difference in character design and detail, LB's designs don't quite fit the style needed for such fluidity. I'd rather they focus on detail and depth than unnecessarily increasing the framerate.

Maybe you are?

This is honestly the first time I've seen someone complaining about sakuga. Also, there's no reason why better detail or depth can't go hand-in-hand with fluid animation.

[erneiz_hyde]

Originally Posted by com_gwp

Also, there's no reason why better detail or depth can't go hand-in-hand with fluid animation.

Sure there is. and it's the number one reason in every production.

BUDGET.

Though this is JC. One would argue a production company as big as theirs should be able to produce high quality and fluid animation.

[sona-nyl]

I thought that the trailer had some great animation and I love the bright color scheme. Fits the story perfectly.

Also they kept the skirts pattern which is a huge plus in my book since tartan patterned skirts are very often made solid in anime (like Haganai for example) since its hard to animate which shows that they're making an effort.

[com_gwp]

Originally Posted by erneiz_hyde

Sure there is. and it's the number one reason in every production.

BUDGET.

Though this is JC. One would argue a production company as big as theirs should be able to produce high quality and fluid animation.

Well, seeing as how we're talking about one of biggest money spinners in anime due to the Key label, I don't see why Warner wouldn't provide them with a suitably high budget.

[Tyabann]

Originally Posted by com_gwp

Well, seeing as how we're talking about one of biggest money spinners in anime due to the Key label, I don't see why Warner wouldn't provide them with a suitably high budget.

It's not just the budget, but how a studio uses it.

[ahelo]

I guess if you take things to perspective, the PV wasn't so bad. In fact JC Staff rarely looks this good. But JC Staff is no KyoAni so I doubt anyone would be satisfied with the PV if they keep thinking "KyoAni could have done this way better". When Little Busters! airs I think these are the things we need to keep in check in order to not get disappointed:

1)Constantly remind yourself that it will never look as good as something KyoAni would make so set your standards low.

2)Constantly remind yourself it will never be as detailed as whatever KyoAni could have done with it therefore set your standards low.

3)If Little Busters is really good then the driving force of your enjoyment shall be the fact that its getting animated.

[totoum]

Originally Posted by ahelo

1)Constantly remind yourself that it will never look as good as something KyoAni would make so set your standards low.

2)Constantly remind yourself it will never be as detailed as whatever KyoAni could have done with it therefore set your standards low.

3)If Little Busters is really good then the driving force of your enjoyment shall be the fact that its getting animated.

You know,there's a huge darn gap between insanely high kyoani standards and low standards , JC staff is likely in that gap , why not just have "normal" standards?

That said it's not like this is the time where I've been the most impressed with a JC staff production,that probably remains Kamisama no memo chou where the staff managed to not rape Kishida Mel's design (unlike A-1 where sora no woto's designs hunt me in my sleep)

So yeah,I think they can do better,I also think they can do far worse,reading some reactions here you'd think this was Bakuman.

[Vallen Chaos Valiant]

Just watched the trailer.

All I can say is that I can tell JC is trying. They know what they are being compared to, unfair or not. And this is certainly the most complex trailer I have ever seen JC release.

They are pushed to their very limits of what their team is capable of. I can sense that they really didn't hold anything back in the trailer.

How do I describe it? It's like a moderately okay chef trying to making Michelin Star food. I can sense the determination and hard work. But I still think they are out of their league.

I will give them props for trying. And wish them luck in trying to keep pushing themselves for an entire series. But I fear hard work just isn't enough. They lack the talent.

[boggart]

On first view, I didn't like it. But the more I watch it, the more it's settling in. I'll get used to it.

[j0x]

ill see this anime just because its super hype

[maximilianjenus]

Originally Posted by relentlessflame

Opinions. I really don't think it looks "bad" at all, and I don't find the visuals to be "screwed up". The colour scheme is a bit over-saturated and in some cases simple, but the character designs look fine to me, particularly in motion. To me, it already looks much better than the average TV anime, even from this short PV. My opinion is that you're grossly overstating the problem, but as I said... opinions...


When that time comes, we'll expect people to actually discuss the anime that is in anime threads. If we need to, I guess we'll have to create a separate area if all people want to do is complain that the anime wasn't made by someone else because, as you say, it could be endless, and would certainly be redundant.

so are you getting bancalibur ready ? the muvluv thread was annoying because of teh complaints + spoilers, so once this starts airing I am very likely to just ignore it's subforum.

[Kaioshin Sama]

Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

If you think the reaction to SAO is a bloodbath, this is going to make it look like a lovefest. LB isn't going to have a prayer of getting a fair shot.

Swap SAO out with Gundam rAGE and that's a quotable post you've got there sir.

Originally Posted by Xenio

look like there will be 2 group watching this anime

Elitist unreasonable high-expectation VN player: always say that "this could have been better if it was Kyoani or PA" and will rate the anime low or average no matter how good it is.

more open-minded VN player and anime-only watcher: rate the anime for how enjoyable it really is for them

This is a fairly common scenario, the key difference here is that you're throwing the incredibly hardcore/devoted and now spurned Kyoani fandom into the mix who are almost certainly going to take continue to take the fact that they passed on the project out on the one that took it up. Literally most of this is happening because people are incredibly butthurt to epic degrees over the fact that it's not the beloved Kyoani doing this and that's kind of hilarious to me. I know I shouldn't laugh at and mock a fanbase, but they're making it even harder than usual for me right now. Keep on chasing that ghost if you think it's really worth it folks.

[Proto]

This is a fairly common scenario, the key difference here is that you're throwing the incredibly hardcore/devoted and now spurned Kyoani fandom into the mix who are almost certainly going to take continue to take the fact that they passed on the project out on the one that took it up. Literally most of this is happening because people are incredibly butthurt to epic degrees over the fact that it's not the beloved Kyoani doing this and that's kind of hilarious to me. I know I shouldn't laugh at and mock a fanbase, but they're making it even harder than usual for me right now.

No cookies for you!!!11

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I just watched the trailer. Then just for fun and increased effect I went and watched the CLANNAD trailer. Then I went and cried. So sad.

[Kaioshin Sama]

Originally Posted by Proto

No cookies for you!!!11

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I just watched the trailer. Then just for fun and increased effect I went and watched the CLANNAD trailer. Then I went and cried. So sad.

Okay well...would you care to tell us why you cried exactly?

Originally Posted by Vallen Chaos Valiant

I will give them props for trying. And wish them luck in trying to keep pushing themselves for an entire series. But I fear hard work just isn't enough. They lack the talent.

Does someone want to explain to me why this is such a tough project that needs a tremendous amount of talent to satisfy the fans? I mean I know that the Key fanbase is incredibly hardcore and demanding on a level I've never really seen before, but why is it that the production efforts behind Little Busters must and I mean MUST be at this certain level that IMO looks almost unattainable. I just can't help but feel that people are being completely ridicuous about this. How is it that people are so absolutely certain based off of one teaser trailer. I'm genuinely trying to get an idea of what people are going off of and would appreciate an answer that doesn't involve the angle of "because Kyoani is not doing it".

[relentlessflame]

Originally Posted by Kaioshin Sama

Okay well...would you care to tell us why you cried exactly?

Please resist the urge to poke at the fanbase even more than you already have (even though I realize that was your shtick for the longest while). You know full-well from the context what he means. If you really, *really* don't know, here's a hint: it ties to your previous comment.

[Kaioshin Sama]

Originally Posted by relentlessflame

Please resist the urge to poke at the fanbase even more than you already have (even though I realize that was your shtick for the longest while). You know full-well from the context what he means. If you really, *really* don't know, here's a hint: it ties to your previous comment.

Yes it's honestly not my goal to start a flame war here, but I can't help but make a point when I think people are being utterly ridiculous, unfair and prejudiced about something. Also I do actually genuinely want to get an idea of where these impossibly high standards/expectations of the project are coming from and how people are so dead certain that J.C Staff is going to screw it up when KEY's staff even mentioned they are going to be working directly with them like they were with Kyoani when they made their adaptations of some KEY works. The scenario setup honestly sounds exactly the same here, it's literaly just this Kyoani factor that never seems to go away and is seemingly always the source of some form of exagerrated expectations and appraisals that seems to be the x-factor unless I'm missing something huge about the Little Busters mythos or something.

[Proto]

Okay well...would you care to tell us why you cried exactly?

Spoiler for non-serious:

Cookies

Spoiler for half-serious:

I'm crying because of my own self defeatist high expectations. I despair because I dug my own grave when I been hyping myself for years for this series and now nothing will beat my own imaginary mental series. Woe is me

Spoiler for serious:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crying

Spoiler for bonus:

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/argument_victory.png

choose your poison.