2004-09-14, 12:52 | Link #1 |
/Ultimate Magic Attack!!!
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Time Warp/Future
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Windy Tales
a new show from Production I.G. and supervised by Mamoru Oshii, the official site can be found here at
http://www.windy-tales.com/ just finished the first episode, the art style is... very unique to say the least... and tends to be quite simplistic... something like a watercolor scribbling kind of animation... while small details like character expressions are quite well-animated. the story is also quite unique, a slow, calm, very relaxed pace, with some light humors and mildly interesting plot. You can say the show itself feels like a light relaxing breeze I guess, nothing extreme, rather just feels nice after watching it. So far so good for the first episode |
2004-09-14, 13:06 | Link #3 | |
/Ultimate Magic Attack!!!
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Time Warp/Future
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http://www.production-ig.co.jp/anime...les/index.html it clearly states that "a total of 13 episodes planned". |
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2004-09-14, 20:39 | Link #5 |
Sleepy Head
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Ooh, I quite like this one. It has flying cats! Nicely paced too, but not quite as relaxed as say, YKK. A refreshing change, none the less.
The style somewhat reminds me of that brief scene in FLCL episode two, for those that have seen it. I think someone from Production I.G. may have been responsible for both. |
2004-09-15, 01:29 | Link #7 |
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Interesting.
The drawing style is a mix of American and Japanese. While the coloring orient towards light contrast. Not a bad show. It is a experiental style show but it does show its potential to be very unique. If you get bored of formulated anime and don't induce no-action as boring, this show could be a black sheep. 1. No fighting action 2. No memorable characters (only in eps 1) 3. No etchi 4. Lots of symoblic items. Just a thought though: Does all middle school girls wear such a short mini-skirt?
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2004-09-15, 13:37 | Link #8 |
/Ultimate Magic Attack!!!
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Time Warp/Future
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the pace in episode 2 actually picks up quite a lot, if episode 1 feels like a gentle breeze, I guess you can say there are quite some strong winds in episode 2
I actually think the characters are portrayed quite well, of course there are quite some character development going on in episode 2. Still very relaxing, but the story is becoming quite engaging too. |
2004-09-15, 23:29 | Link #11 |
Porcupine
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Norway
Age: 65
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A most intriguing little story. One problem I have with the drawing style is that the girls are too similar, and frankly their voices aren't all that unique either, so I sometimes have to play it over again to be sure who is who. I hope it improves as I get to know them better.
I love the basic premise for the story though, the wind thing. And the lack of fanservice. (Not that it would have made much impression anyway with that kind of drawing.) |
2004-09-16, 04:56 | Link #14 | |
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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2004-09-16, 09:03 | Link #15 |
Porcupine
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Norway
Age: 65
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Even the hair is only gray and gray-brown, half-long and half-short. They should have pink and green and blue hair so I hadn't needed to go back and play it over again to find out who was who... (Yes, I am spoiled!) But at least there is a boy, yes.
As for the end of episode 2, I just want to say one thing: Kids, don't try this at home! ^_^ |
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Location: UK
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2004-09-17, 01:37 | Link #19 |
Pantsu Faito!
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: GTO = Best anime. Ever. Thanks.
Age: 43
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Anyone else get the feeling that this show reeks of Someday's Dreamer? It also has the same pleasant, serene vibe to it. Though I really think the artwork in this show is some of the best I've seen in a while. I'm gonna keep watching it since it's going to have a pretty short run anyways, and even only after the first episode I'm rather intrigued.
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