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Summer 2012 Anime |OT3| Where All the Waifus Are Made Up and the Points Don't Matter
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darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Theres only one Izayoi.
Even if it was just an early idea, it could carry over to the setting aspect of the show, right? This is an SF show, so I can see the "enforcers" having robotic equipment, aside from the gun itself
For the most part though, I'm really just curious as to how they'll portray the city this takes place in.
There are robot drones with Sibyl System scanners attached. The street entrances also have those scanners on installed on them. It's basically a technological Minority Report world. Apparently the city's facade is also largely an illusion made up of holographic projections. The perfect spotless city on the surface is something projected to create the look of a utopia.
The term "Psycho-Pass" itself refers to the actual psychological certification each person has, which identifies how "good" one's personality is as defined by measured values based on the technology available in the future. Aside from measuring the psychology of a person, the Sibyl System is also able to measure criminality in a person. This value is used to help track and apprehend criminals, and prevent violent crimes. Anyone whose criminality exceeds a certain amount if "removed from society" even if they have not committed any crimes, to prevent the potential offenses from happening.
At the same time, potential offenders who have a high level of criminality are themselves are chosen to become Enforcement Officers because of their natural ability to understand the root of a criminal's mind. If they agree to the arrangement, they are released from prison and employed as detectives. But because of the danger they pose by being potential criminal offenders themselves, Enforcement Officers are closely monitored by Executive Officers chosen from the top elites of society. Executive Officers are trained to work with Enforcement Officers on the field, and aiding them while keeping a clear and focused mind so they can take action if they judge that one has turned rogue.
Edit: Here are background designs for how the world looks:
Guess I should have considered that would be way too many shows for one studio each season.
My paranoia makes sure that never happens.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Honestly, I guess I wrote the series off the moment the
body swap stuff seemed to take up the bulk of the series
PoeticProse22
Member
Natsuyuki Rendezvous 11 {FIN}
That was an occasionally beautiful and emotionally satisfying episode, but it served as an ultimately unsatisfying conclusion, due completely to the rushed nature of nearly every single significant development. It was certainly more conclusive than I had expected though. The finale was a bit of an improvement over the dull monotony that had crept into the majority of the latter half of the series, however, I can’t begin to excuse it’s wasted potential and the plethora of flaws that permeated the build-up to the end of this story, thus creating a distinct inevitability that this episode would be, at the very least, a bit underwhelming. I mean, all the events that occurred in the first half of this episode could have just as easily happened two or so episodes ago, leaving plenty of room for the development of a certain relationship and pair of characters that seemed to be the primary focus throughout the first five episodes. This, I feel, would have created the potential for a far better and more fully realized conclusion.
Despite the rather solid conclusion, my thorough disappointment in the story's shift of focus was only strengthened. Following the
, the most significant flaw that persisted through the latter half of the story was the needlessly stretched structure of it’s narrative. Leaving specific character and relationship development for the very end was an unfortunate mistake that resulted in a concoction of earlier ideas and emotions to never completely form and resonate, much to the detriment of it's over-arching story. As such, the story and characters, particularly Shimao, would have benefited considerably if
Basically, a more balanced approach would have been ideal.
Hazuki is by far the best and most interesting character, so it was quite disappointing to see what became of him throughout the second half of the story, having been forced into an isolated role. Although initially interesting,
that seemingly disallowed any amount of particularly significant character development or involvement. Hazuki and Rokka’s relationship was simply fantastic and one of the strongest and most enjoyable elements of the story, yet all of this potential was temporarily, but lengthily, discarded, in order to insert Shimao into the story in a much more prevalent and contrived manner, which wasn't nearly as engaging, unfortunately.
Even though that shift of focus should have improved his character, Shimao instead became a constantly uncertain and completely unsympathetic character with hardly any development at all. His apathetic lack of conviction and vague sense of resolve created a massive contrast between him and Hazuki, and how much they each cared for Rokka. While there seemed an initial desire to make Shimao sympathetic, his increasingly selfish and cruel actions only led him to becoming a wholly inconsistent and ambiguous identity; one that continually failed to derive any sort of sympathy from me. Perhaps that was the point though. Although I strongly doubt it, it’s certainly possible that Shimao wasn't supposed to be a particularly likable character, but the focus on him and his rather sorrowful past seems to distinctly say otherwise.
There's a strange, but obvious dichotomy between it's few mediocre qualities and it's many exceptional ones. As for those terrific qualities, the direction was remarkably consistent, elevating a story that would have likely crumbled completely had it not been able to very deftly carry and properly convey the many emotions and subtle nuances that were swirling about in nearly every episode. The tone that was brought about by this masterful direction created a beautifully bitter and melancholic atmosphere almost all the way through. The mature, naturalistic dialogue aided this tone superbly.
All in all, Natsuyuki Rendezvous was an impressively beautiful story that excelled in many areas, but was weighed down by the numerous flaws and shortcomings that were illuminated in the latter half of the show. As such, the early episodes amazed while many of the others disappointingly dragged and stumbled. It's just a shame that what originally began as my favorite show of the season had, all too often, resolved itself into merely being passable, resulting in a pretty good show that could have been something truly great.
That was an occasionally beautiful and emotionally satisfying episode, but it served as an ultimately unsatisfying conclusion, due completely to the rushed nature of nearly every single significant development. It was certainly more conclusive than I had expected though. The finale was a bit of an improvement over the dull monotony that had crept into the majority of the latter half of the series, however, I can’t begin to excuse it’s wasted potential and the plethora of flaws that permeated the build-up to the end of this story, thus creating a distinct inevitability that this episode would be, at the very least, a bit underwhelming. I mean, all the events that occurred in the first half of this episode could have just as easily happened two or so episodes ago, leaving plenty of room for the development of a certain relationship and pair of characters that seemed to be the primary focus throughout the first five episodes. This, I feel, would have created the potential for a far better and more fully realized conclusion.
It's great that, carrying over from the last episode, Rokka realized who she had truly fallen in love with, and wasn't content to leave things as they were, particularly in regards to Hazuki. For the most part, the last conversation between Shimao and Rokka was an excellent scene, and easily the most emotionally resonant moment between them. For once, I could actually sympathize with Shimao's suffering, due to the absence of his typically selfish nature. However, it was pretty damn ridiculous that she would actually suggest dying alongside Shimao. That really seemed wholly contrived and unnecessary, since it effectively undercut the strength and emotions of her earlier decision. I felt like that bit of uncertainty only existed to temporarily and cheaply lessen her character for the sole purpose of highlighting Shimao's change in resolve, thus making said change seem a bit more profound. Though beautiful, their final conversation took far too much time within the episode. Due to this lengthy farewell, Hazuki, once again, continued his "secondary character" existence in an episode that should have featured him almost completely.
Following Hazuki's return, the few moments between Hazuki and Rokka were exceedingly beautiful and emotionally poignant, but only bore to remind me of how much I had missed the dynamic of their relationship for quite a while.
Most of all, despite enjoying the bit with their children and grandchild, I really disliked that these scenes occurred rather than actually showing all the amazing moments that were instead relegated to a few flashes of some photos. Those developments felt entirely tacked-on, when they certainly shouldn't have been. I also thought that ending the episode with a scene involving Shimao's ghost was quite unnecessary, considering all that had been left out.
Following Hazuki's return, the few moments between Hazuki and Rokka were exceedingly beautiful and emotionally poignant, but only bore to remind me of how much I had missed the dynamic of their relationship for quite a while.
Most of all, despite enjoying the bit with their children and grandchild, I really disliked that these scenes occurred rather than actually showing all the amazing moments that were instead relegated to a few flashes of some photos. Those developments felt entirely tacked-on, when they certainly shouldn't have been. I also thought that ending the episode with a scene involving Shimao's ghost was quite unnecessary, considering all that had been left out.
Despite the rather solid conclusion, my thorough disappointment in the story's shift of focus was only strengthened. Following the
body swapping
Shimao had decided to disappear when he had initially resolved to spend only one more day with Rokka. He should have kissed her for the last time time beneath the fireworks and then he should have left for good, which would have created more then enough time for a suitably significant amount of relationship and character development between Hazuki and Rokka. This would also have allowed for Shimao to leave on a high note, never to have deteriorated into the extremely selfish, completely inconsiderate version of him that we see in the majority of the last few episodes.
Hazuki is by far the best and most interesting character, so it was quite disappointing to see what became of him throughout the second half of the story, having been forced into an isolated role. Although initially interesting,
the storybook segments with Hazuki were, in the end, largely useless, artificially stranding him in this bubble
Even though that shift of focus should have improved his character, Shimao instead became a constantly uncertain and completely unsympathetic character with hardly any development at all. His apathetic lack of conviction and vague sense of resolve created a massive contrast between him and Hazuki, and how much they each cared for Rokka. While there seemed an initial desire to make Shimao sympathetic, his increasingly selfish and cruel actions only led him to becoming a wholly inconsistent and ambiguous identity; one that continually failed to derive any sort of sympathy from me. Perhaps that was the point though. Although I strongly doubt it, it’s certainly possible that Shimao wasn't supposed to be a particularly likable character, but the focus on him and his rather sorrowful past seems to distinctly say otherwise.
There's a strange, but obvious dichotomy between it's few mediocre qualities and it's many exceptional ones. As for those terrific qualities, the direction was remarkably consistent, elevating a story that would have likely crumbled completely had it not been able to very deftly carry and properly convey the many emotions and subtle nuances that were swirling about in nearly every episode. The tone that was brought about by this masterful direction created a beautifully bitter and melancholic atmosphere almost all the way through. The mature, naturalistic dialogue aided this tone superbly.
All in all, Natsuyuki Rendezvous was an impressively beautiful story that excelled in many areas, but was weighed down by the numerous flaws and shortcomings that were illuminated in the latter half of the show. As such, the early episodes amazed while many of the others disappointingly dragged and stumbled. It's just a shame that what originally began as my favorite show of the season had, all too often, resolved itself into merely being passable, resulting in a pretty good show that could have been something truly great.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
With a 4-volume, ~20-chapter manga there was no need to compress or omit anything, and I'm fairly certain the anime did not do so.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
I don't think anybody has mentioned it in here yet but
AKB48 is singing the ending theme song to Disney's upcoming film Wreck-it Ralph.
I wonder if there will be any footage of AKB0048 inside the film x_x
AKB48 is singing the ending theme song to Disney's upcoming film Wreck-it Ralph.
I wonder if there will be any footage of AKB0048 inside the film x_x
Razgriz-Specter
Member
Oh man I was missing Gundam rankings
Just me being a heathen.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
It probably reads much better anyway.
RyougaSaotome
Member
RIP Kayos. I hope it was worth it.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Yayoi is the best.
Also the last guy is really hot. DTL approved I'd imagine.
Also the last guy is really hot. DTL approved I'd imagine.
Clairvoyance
Member
The main female character and Ishida look horrible. Everyone else looks great.
Top left, bottom right, and old guy look awesome. The girls all look off thanks to their weird eyes.
Crunchyroll seems to be somewhat confused if Natsuyuki Rendezvous is actually over yet or not.
(I'm sure the link will 404 eventually, but it's funny while it lasts.)
Now imagine comic balloons next to each character design saying the following things.
Shinya: "Shut up and act cool. Like this!"
Akane: "N-niisan, this gun is so heavy! ._."
Nobuchika: "We're running out of time! Hurry up and shove your cock in my mouth!"
Tomomi: "I'm getting too old for this... *hick*"
Shusei: "Do my eyes look ~*cRaZy*~ enough?!"
Yayoi: "Oh crap, everyone out of the way, I need to use the toilet NOW!"
Shion: "Boy, if you keep smoking, you'll end up looking like a ghost, just like me."
Shogo: "DTL."
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Maybe there's a TRUE END episode.
Joe Molotov
Member
Claw-hand moe ^_^
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
I think she's really cute actually. She's like the Emma Stone of anime.
Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse 10-11
It feels like they (our great Nippon Empire dudes) are all a bit slow on the uptake of other people's real aim, though Yui was quite good at tricking
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The Russians are
.
I wonder if the Sisters will end up
I'm actually getting curious about the work this is based on.
It feels like they (our great Nippon Empire dudes) are all a bit slow on the uptake of other people's real aim, though Yui was quite good at tricking
the Russian soldiers
The Russians are
quite dirty though, not that it's surprising, given what they wanted to do to Yuuya when he was captured way back, but still, in a war against aliens bent on destroying the human race, you'd think they would work more together as in-fighting and backstabbing isn't going to help anyone
I wonder if the Sisters will end up
fighting with Yuuya soon while they're under that brainwashing/drug/whatever it is the Russians use to twist their personalities?
I'm actually getting curious about the work this is based on.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Here are the character designs:
Well he is the leagues above the rest, but darn you all are fast!
He looks like he'd make a good sidekick or something, hopefully he wont be permentently stuck in the background :/
Natsuyuki Rendezvous 11 END
I actually found this to be a rather satisfying conclusion to the show. I felt that the
was handled really well and that's coming from someone that isn't usually a fan of
. Unfortunately, it's still wasn't enough to wash away the bitter aftertaste of the
stuff overstaying its welcome.
I pretty much came into this series expecting a more focused version of the relationship between Mayama and Rika from Honey and Clover but with a slight supernatural twist and what I got was an overly dragged out
that ended up lasted for more than half the show. Oh well, at least it was nice to look at.
I actually found this to be a rather satisfying conclusion to the show. I felt that the
timeskip with Rokka and Hazuki's grandchild
timeskips
body swap
I pretty much came into this series expecting a more focused version of the relationship between Mayama and Rika from Honey and Clover but with a slight supernatural twist and what I got was an overly dragged out
body swap
Any role voiced by Kana Hanazawa is automatically on her team.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
This is true in every single series with a Yayoi and an Akane. My mind is literally blown.
realtalk
Hell no dude, tomboys gonna win the day.
Everybody runs.
A lot of this reminds me of Equilibrium mixed with Minority Report.
As for the background art:
These two pictures remind me very much of Fate/Zero. The second one especially due to the vibrancy of the reds. Here's a couple of shots from Fate/Zero to compare:
The tone, lighting, and coloring looks much more in line with Fate/Zero than Steins;Gate fortunately. So I think the people worried, that Koji Eto would revert back, shouldn't be. I think he did a fantastic job in Fate/Zero and hope he continues that level of quality with PP.
Kanetsugu'd?
I can't tell what you did there.
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
And Shion > *
Chet Rippo
Member
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Oh god, that many Ichikos seems like a fucking nightmare.
chickdigger802
Banned
woo avatar change!
Dedication Through Light
Member
Sengoku Collection 24
Thought it would be a bad episode at first but his introduction and such (awesome voice and personality) was worth it. Definitely, he really made Ieyasu tolerable. I liked how he wanted to protect his idol.
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Only 2 more episodes...unless it gets 26 more?
Thought it would be a bad episode at first but his introduction and such (awesome voice and personality) was worth it. Definitely, he really made Ieyasu tolerable. I liked how he wanted to protect his idol.
The 10 minute mark was shocking when the lady plunged to hear death and I almost thought the ending happened for real until they went Cut, at least he got on a few posters and in a movie.
Only 2 more episodes...unless it gets 26 more?
I love the city and background designs here. Very realistic actually, but still good for a futuristic sci fi movie.
Which one is Kana Hanazawa's character?
curlyfriski
Banned
Gintama 1-193
Working my way through this series and mostly enjoying it, but dear God is Shinpachi annoying. He doesn't need to scream about it every time somebody does something weird. I get the point of a straight man, but he's way too over the top.
Working my way through this series and mostly enjoying it, but dear God is Shinpachi annoying. He doesn't need to scream about it every time somebody does something weird. I get the point of a straight man, but he's way too over the top.
Sengoku Collection 24
Thought it would be a bad episode at first but his introduction and such (awesome voice and personality) was worth it. Definitely, he really made Ieyasu tolerable. I liked how he wanted to protect his idol.
.The 10 minute mark was shocking when the lady plunged to hear death and I almost thought the ending happened for real until they went Cut, at least he got on a few posters and in a movie.
Only 2 more episodes...unless it gets 26 more?
aha so THATS the episode with Ieyasu!
Now I can skip the other ones
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