(L) Re:Creators

[MK-95-]

Originally Posted by magnuskn

Several people have commented on this, so I think it's there. I'd actually like it if it were to become more open, the show could use an element of romance. Even if it probably will end up that she'll have to go back to her world, blablabla. You know how the Japanese are.

Ah, good to know that I wasn't imagining it. Yea, I've noticed that Meteora moves slightly different with Sota than she does with the other characters. It's a bit hard to properly put into words, but wording it the best I can, it's like she displays a gentleness with him that is noticeable to the viewer, but it isn't outright obvious and extremely subtle. Also, I agree. Some romance wouldn't hurt this series at all. If they keep it subtle and slowly build on it, it'll fit right in and feel natural. Take Alice and Mamika for example, while it wasn't romantic, their bond felt genuine. They achieved this in the span of 5 episodes and aren't even characters that had major screen-time during their private moments, yet look how good their relationship turned out.

Tl;Dr, the writers aren't incompetent with regard to writing character relationships, so they should be able to give us even a half-decent romance.

I think everybody who likes the show is keeping their fingers crossed that the show can keep up its quality until the end. There are a lot of original anime which shot themselves in the knee when finishing their story, so I hope Re:Creators will avoid that.

It'd be nice if this one does keep up its quality indeed. It's definitely the most original anime I've seen in awhile and the first half was overall solid excluding a hiccup here or there. They're halfway done, lets hope they don't drop the ball with the second half.

I'd like to look back at this one with fond memories instead of thinking of it as the anime that could've been tbh.

[ReddyRedWolf]

What Meteora was a stealth heroine of her game that liked the hero player?

[xizro345]

I honestly don't know what to think about the upcoming episode anymore...

Spoiler for Episode 13 spoilers:

[magnuskn]

We'll see later today.

[xizro345]

Let's add another one, shall we?

Spoiler for Episode 13 spoilers:

[Anh_Minh]

Originally Posted by xizro345

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Given how the twitter account said it's the "great Meteora moment", I feel this is going to be a little weird...

Get her some glasses, stat!

[xizro345]

Well, that was "interesting" for sure.... and also highly amusing.

Spoiler for Episode 13 spoilers:

Basically Meteora sort of "stops time" after Selesia's last comment in the previous episode, then starts to discuss each one of the characters...with some twists.

For example, when she appears for the first time she shows how the series would end if it got cancelled with herself as the invincible main character (different design and voice as well).

She also describes all the character backstories, with a bit of humor sometimes (when she discusses Mamika friends who appear in first OP for example).

Another funny note is that she sort of insults all of her allies behind their backs, and also some enemies (she calls Alicetaria a musclehead).

When discussing Altair, she talks about the logistics of animating her because of her complicated design, also tries to start singing Setsuna's movie but stops because she is terrible at it.

At the end of the episode she goes full meta about making a "Recap Episode" and how the fans most likely hate those kinds of episodes (all the other characters are frozen when she says those things, as I said, it's like she "stopped time"). And once she's done, the story "restarts" from Selesia's last line.

As ED the complete movie Setsuna made is shown, and listening to it I can also understand why Altair is so fixated on destroying the world.

Calling "Intermission" like Aoki said is probably more correct than a simple recap.

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Meteora VA interview:

http://recreators.tv/special/intervi...erview_05.html

I'll work on it to see if there's something interesting.

Also... from the official site...

Spoiler for Extra spoilers from episode 13:

EDIT: interview highlights:

Spoiler for Contains some episode 13 spoilers:

- She felt the scrips of Episode 13 was kind of absurd (in a good sense). She thought Meteora's habit of analyzing things would be good for a "recap" episode, but wasn't expecting something like this;

- She giggled when reading the script, and jokes a bit even about the "body complex" thing that was brought up in the episode;

- She auditioned for Meteora, but also for Magane's role (she wanted to try a different character from the usual ones she does);

- Her impression about Meteora at first was sort of neutral. But after progressing in the story and reading the scripts, she also found the "cute" parts of Meteora;

- After she got the role she had a bit of trouble because in the first episode, which would be used to gauge the character for her, Meteora has not a lot of speaking lines, but in the second one she has a lot, and she felt a little anxious. The post-ED scene in the first episode was actually done during the dubbing of the second episode;

- She softened a bit the tone of Meteora after receiving input during the dubbing sessions;

- Says Meteora is a character with her own tempo, regardless of what characters do/say;

- She likes the interaction of Meteora with Kuchihara, considering Meteora's creator is dead and so there can't be something like Selesia and Matsubara;

- She feels Meteora is becoming more "human" as the series progresses (cites the interaction between Sota and Meteora in episode 8);

- She says in the second cour chracter of different genres will appear;

- The relationship between creators and creations will be a key point of the story, she als o mentions character relationships will change considerably in the second cour;

- She finishes the interview jokingly saiying Meteora will chant some long and complicate spells later on.

[magnuskn]

Sounds super interesting. Can't wait to see it this evening.

There are no further hints that she may like Sota more than just as a friend?

[xizro345]

Originally Posted by magnuskn

Sounds super interesting. Can't wait to see it this evening.

There are no further hints that she may like Sota more than just as a friend?

Spoiler for Spoilers from episode 13:

She does take his hand while she finishes her meta commentary...Take that as you will.

[magnuskn]

Well, it's something. Since she is best girl, I wish her happyness and if she likes Sota, that's good enough for me.

[Sides]

I loved the recap episode, especially the fact that the makers are making fun about the show themselves, in a lighthearted way.
Probably one of the few better recaps I have seen for a long while.

[konart]

Yuya's description sounds like he could be a character from Miwa Shirow's "Dogs" manga.

[zztop]

I like how the recap gives the backstories for each of the Creations, given they aren't openly described in the main storyline. I was always wondering what the stories of their sources were.

[Stark700]

Good thing Meteora did the narrative for the recap. I've gotten used to her voice the most out of any character so far. If it was Magane narrating, oh dear...

[blakstealth]

I usually skip the recap episodes, but DAMN. I'm glad I didn't miss this one. It's fantastic. When I thought that I couldn't like Meteora anymore, this episode with her narration just multiplied my love for her tenfold. I had to do a triple take when they showed THAT Meteora introduction.

The ED turning out to be the video for Altair was also a nice touch.

[ReddyRedWolf]

Spoiler for EP 13:

If there is anything Meteora wanted revised in her character it is having bigger boobs and sexier, preferably brown. Basically a game side character that gets the spotlight. That sounds familiar *Illya*cough*Kuro*cough.

Anyway Meteora thinks of Alisteria as everyone of us does... She is a muscle head.

We finally got to see Setsuna's last video as the ED.

[Anh_Minh]

OK, I can see why she'd want to be more of a sexy character, but why the swimsuit? Like, why does she want to be the kind of character that wears bikini top as her regular outfit?

[magnuskn]

Thanks, xizro, for the interview translation. Meteora's VA also is a cute one.

[James Rye]

Originally Posted by Anh_Minh

OK, I can see why she'd want to be more of a sexy character, but why the swimsuit? Like, why does she want to be the kind of character that wears bikini top as her regular outfit?

I think that is her idea of what being sexy means to be. xD

I must say I was so surprised by suddenly sexy OP Meteora who gets merchandise and a day called after her, that I had to rewatch the recap again to get all of it. Good job, wished all recaps were that entertaining.

[bakato]

This has got to be the first, only, and last recap episode in the history of anime that was actually enjoyed.

Originally Posted by Anh_Minh

OK, I can see why she'd want to be more of a sexy character, but why the swimsuit? Like, why does she want to be the kind of character that wears bikini top as her regular outfit?

Don't you get it? Deep down, Meteora's a bad girl. A sexy tan girl who likes to wear skimpy outfits and trash talk others behind their backs.