So pissed I missed the premiere. And now I have to sign up and pay for crunchyroll to watch it since it's not being streamed. FML
Wait, so is the bully the trumpeter?
Kanji of the season!
Drummer. Don't think the guy who plays the trumpet has been introduced.
Because a lot of people don't want to read the anime megathread or even know it still exists, it's worth talking about the visuals of Kids on the Slope here as well. Besides being beautiful on its own terms, the art direction and imagery are used to support the story and character development.
The scene where Kaoru is introduced to the class is pretty brilliant. The lighting is abnormally cool and dark, which coincides with Kaoru's feelings about his class. The very rigid and classical framing of this shot, with all lines pointing directly at Kaoru, adds to the sensation that he's being clinically analyzed.
This shot is also great, especially in how it uses multiple planes. Kaoru is literally separated from everyone else, and walks his own path. Everything important is communicated in these visuals, the dialogue is really just supplemental at this point. School introduction scenes are a dime a dozen in anime, but the execution of this particular one is on a very different level than most, because of how effectively information about the characters is communicated through the imagery.
Cloud porn is always cool.
This is another shot where we can understand almost everything about the characters and their relationship to one another, just by seeing their body language and positioning within the frame. It makes for a great contrast with this later shot:
After getting caught in the rain on the roof, there's now a sense of camaraderie there, even if the characters themselves have yet to realize it.
And of course this is a beautifully rendered ocean scene, in addition to communicating the sense of distance and separation between one character and his father.
This was a good episode. The characters were likeable in their own way and the cliche "loser" lead is kinda mitigated by the fact that he obviously gets better and the other 2 characters are awesome.
There's some weird coloring going on but I'm gonna chalk that up to style rather than anything actually wrong with the production. My one complaint though is with the goddamn dialects. I really hate the non-Tokyo dialects so this was a pain for me to listen to. But since this is 1960's in Kyushu, it would be stupid if they spoke the Kanto dialect so props to them for authenticity I guess.
I don't really get the complaints here about the premise being boring, I mean how often do we get shows revolving around music in the motherfuckin 60s? and directed by Watanabe of all people.
This scene was glorious. Animation was top notch and synched perfectly with the actual drumming. [I hope nobody minds the tumblr gif. I think its a tad bit speed up but it gets the point across]
Also seeing a record of Sonny Rollins "Saxophone Colossus" in the record store made me sequel with joy. Liking the show thus far.
I really didn't know what to expect with this, but I'm liking the characters. Dissapointed in the intro/ending themes though.
Yeah. I was disappointed that Kanno didn't work on the OP/ED or they didn't at least tap Soil & Pimp Sessions to do them. That would have been fantastic
Yeah. I was disappointed that Kanno didn't work on the OP/ED or they didn't at least tap Soil & Pimp Sessions to do them. That would have been fantastic
That intro was neat, whatchoo guys talkin' 'bout
It was ok after it picked up I guess, but it's no real folk blues.
Wait what? Both the OP and ED are composed by Yoko Kanno...
Loved the first episode. Definitely left me wanting more. Animation during the drum solo and fight was great, and the visuals overall were fantastic. I'd also agree with those who complimented the pacing. Halfway through and I already felt like I was almost finished.
How long is this series?
I liked the OP, but I thought the ED was disappointing; not a catchy song (or at least, I can't remember it :lol) and I miss how Watanabe used the ED in Bebop and Champloo as backstory montages.
I liked the OP, but I thought the ED was disappointing; not a catchy song (or at least, I can't remember it :lol) and I miss how Watanabe used the ED in Bebop and Champloo as backstory montages.
I didn't notice till my third time through thatThose compliments went to the man's head, haha. Cool little visual quip there.Richie randomely takes his glasses off while talking to Ri in the hallway.
I didn't notice till my third time through thatThose compliments went to the man's head, haha. Cool little visual quip there.Richie randomely takes his glasses off while talking to Ri in the hallway.
So does anyone else get the sense of impending NTR?