I think the drab nature of the non imagination parts of the show was 100% intentional. I can't remember if it was raining but the outside felt like rain or cloudy alot of the time. Whether it will go somewhere (introduction of a character or event that will be associated with sunniness) or not remains to be seen but I don't see this as a negative but more as an opportunity for storytelling.
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I think the drab nature of the non imagination parts of the show was 100% intentional. I can't remember if it was raining but the outside felt like rain or cloudy alot of the time. Whether it will go somewhere (introduction of a character or event that will be associated with sunniness) or not remains to be seen but I don't see this as a negative but more as an opportunity for storytelling.
Ultimadrago
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That's the general vocal consensus so, fuck yeah!
KyoAni designs discussion will be the subject that'll bring about the downfall of AnimeGAF.
RurouniZel
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Fate/Stay Night 17:
Sakura's acting funny. I'm sure it's for no reason.
Sakura's acting funny. I'm sure it's for no reason.
So the same master is commanding both Assassin and Caster because Caster summoned Assassin? That's weird, but kinda cool. Ilya's little dance during that part was cute. ^^;
Anyhoo turns out the Teacher's totally evil and doesn't give a shit about killing others. He then goes totally boxer on Saber. Dude's a fucking badass! Anyway they reveal their plan to sacrifice a magus to restore the grail (along with a fuckton of people), and they assume it's Ilya. Saber goes to check on her and runs into Sakura, who then stabs Saber! Only it's not Saber, it's Caster in disguise! In using her Rule Breaker she took Excalibur out of the picture.
Anyhoo turns out the Teacher's totally evil and doesn't give a shit about killing others. He then goes totally boxer on Saber. Dude's a fucking badass!
Anyway they reveal their plan to sacrifice a magus to restore the grail (along with a fuckton of people), and they assume it's Ilya. Saber goes to check on her and runs into Sakura, who then stabs Saber! Only it's not Saber, it's Caster in disguise! In using her Rule Breaker she took Excalibur out of the picture.
How could anyone hate these eyes?
Yeah, it was starting to get on my nerves a bit but they seem to be doing enough to mix things up a bit and keep it somewhat fresh. Although, I'm kinda worried that it might start to really get to me.
If you could reach the first Dark Precure episode, you shouldn't have anything to worry about. There's another lull in the middle or so of the show, but by that time the characters are enough to carry it through, and the final 3rd gets so awesome.
Yeah, it was starting to get on my nerves a bit but they seem to be doing enough to mix things up a bit and keep it somewhat fresh. Although, I'm kinda worried that it might start to really get to me.
Skipping is your friend. I was very liberal with my use of it and as a result my streamlined version of Heartcatch ended up being way more fun and palatable than what could've been a real chore otherwise.
hosannainexcelsis
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It already "went somewhere" in that regard: Eru is associated with light and growth, as you can see in the fantasy portrayals of her interactions with Oreki. Her straightforward and frank personality pulls Oreki out of the sullen isolationist hole he's dug for himself.
(It was raining during the second half of the episode, by the way.)
firehawk12
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I name dropped the movie because I know you would do it too. lol
Bansei is sooooooo free.
No, I was saying that the drab backgrounds will go somewhere and is an opportunity for visual storytelling. We already know where the story-story is going.
Yeah, you asked for real yuri, and so I supplied it.
Anyway, simoun is good, Mai-Hime is a bit infamous for it's ending, but there's lots of yuri teasing
and one instance of yuri rape
Femmeworth
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Not sure if serious, but it's the same designer as Melancholy of Haruhi-chan Suzumiya and Nichijō. Seems to be his first time doing original character designs.
Eh, I dunno. The first part of Apollon had a similarly drab and dreary atmosphere to start with, but it wasn't dull there because the show established tension to engage the audience via the main character's insecurities. There was a similar sort of tension in Disappearance, though granted that had the benefit of acting as a contrast to the TV show proper.
firehawk12
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There was so much service in this week's episode that I "suppose" you should watch the first series. I think the pace gets normal next week though, since I feel like they just want to get the spinoff and the original at the same "place" before things get real.
[troll]Aoi Hana (the anime)is not real yuri.[/troll]Yeah, you asked for real yuri, and so I supplied it.
Anyway, simoun is good, Mai-Hime is a bit infamous for it's ending, but there's lots of yuri teasing, I don't know if I would personally recommend it, but if you want to give it a try, go ahead!and one instance of yuri rape
I had a really bad headache last night and its raining here right now so I couldn't be sure if I was imagining the rain in Hyouka. Glad to hear I'm not yet going crazy!
That's what I was saying. If the appearance of Eru is always bright in contrast to the atmosphere always being dark, then its a good visual storytelling device.
Did you give impressions on Hyouka yet? I will always find a way to drop Bungaku Shoujo references because it needs more love.
Looks like I'm in for a real treat!
I'm a bit of a completionist though so I really only skip through terrible recap episodes. Saying that, I haven't felt the urge to skip through anything in HeartCatch yet.
firehawk12
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Other than making the reference, naw. There's not really much to say about it other than the standard platitudes.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Oh.
That's not real yuri either!
Yes, we all know you think that Otuboku is the real yuri show, but I know better.
The OP makes me pretty sure that that's exactly what they're trying to go for.
Of course, that type of visual storytelling is meaningless on its own, so we just have to see where this show does with it.
Ah see, even in Apollon, the drab atmosphere was used to illustrate Kaoru's life and it got progressively better because of Sentarou, Ricchan and jazz. In Hyouka, I see it as an opportunity as well.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
It's the best kind of yuri after all.Yes, we all know you think that Otuboku is the real yuri show, but I know better.
Oh yeah, Taishou Baseball Girls has 1920s yuri. Watch that, SDBurton!
Ultimadrago
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You guys are just stuffing that man's mouth full of "yuri"!
And he's still not stuffed!
And he's still not stuffed!
hosannainexcelsis
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A similar technique is really obvious during the opening sequence:
The student body is bright, energetic, communal, whereas Oreki is dark, downcast, and alone.
Dedication Through Light
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I just hope it gets licensed, though I guess we'll find out if it gets simulcast, dont recall anyone ever announcing a simulcast on a Sunday.
Oreki Houtarou's design reminds me of some other character, I just cant put my finger on it.
Grayscale-toned vignettes slowly colored by splashes of water.
They're not being subtle about it you know..
Dude! Fuck! Put a NSFW warning on that at LEAST. D:
ww
My God... IT'S FULL OF STARS!
Oh ok.
firehawk12
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I guess he's saying that it is standard.
hosannainexcelsis
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I wish KyoAni was the standard.
It is standard, but my more important point is that I'm not all that interested in the intent of a design decision.
Oh. I feel like it already ceased that opportunity in terms of its visual storytelling. Even with little stuff like the janitor walking by the main character as he's going to the club room Hyouka is already taking advantage of its visual edge.
firehawk12
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Oh don't get me wrong, I'm not one to promote excessive navel gazing/analysis but I was just commenting on your saying that it looked boring. I thought the boring-ness, as it were, was on purpose and will get better as it goes on.
RurouniZel
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Fate/Stay Night 18:
Rin, Saber and Shirou all go to save
and come across
Rin, Saber and Shirou all go to save
Sakura
Assassin, who won't last much longer. He lets Rin and Shirou go to save Sakura so he can enjoy his fight with Saber (which is very much like the F/Z Lancer). Sakura, dressed in this season's dominatrix somehow grew three sizes. Rin tries to saver her but Caster's got the upper hand. Rin, who feels guilty for doing nothing to save her before, goes all out this time to save Sakura, taking the blow she dealt with her dagger. That was a really touching scene.
Wait hold on, I said the non-metaphor visuals looked "plain", as in simply that they don't really stand out. That is applicable regardless of whether they were trying to be bright and colorful or drab, and it doesn't change the fact that they still looked very good.
My "dull" and "lack of energy" comment was referring to the narrative itself.
My "dull" and "lack of energy" comment was referring to the narrative itself.
Hellsing321
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Hyouka 1
Well that was incredibly gorgeous but thats expected of KyoAni at this point. In fact I'd be more impressed with KyoAni if they turned in something that looked like utter crap. Beyond the visuals though this episode didn't have much going for it for me. Boring high schoolers solving boring mysteries while acting incredibly bored isn't exactly barnburner material.
Well that was incredibly gorgeous but thats expected of KyoAni at this point. In fact I'd be more impressed with KyoAni if they turned in something that looked like utter crap. Beyond the visuals though this episode didn't have much going for it for me. Boring high schoolers solving boring mysteries while acting incredibly bored isn't exactly barnburner material.
Tsuritama 2
I still don't know quite what to think of this show but it remains quirky enough to keep me watching for the time being.
And I know some people are not going to agree with me but I also still think the backgrounds look way too stylised for their own good. Even to the point were they become really distracting.
I mean, look at the mountains in this shot:
There's stylised and then there's that. Looks like they applied a lame photoshop filter and called it a day and more importantly, it completely takes me out of the scene because I can't help but stare at it.
At least Haru was slightly less annoying this time but I swear, if
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I still don't know quite what to think of this show but it remains quirky enough to keep me watching for the time being.
And I know some people are not going to agree with me but I also still think the backgrounds look way too stylised for their own good. Even to the point were they become really distracting.
I mean, look at the mountains in this shot:
There's stylised and then there's that. Looks like they applied a lame photoshop filter and called it a day and more importantly, it completely takes me out of the scene because I can't help but stare at it.
At least Haru was slightly less annoying this time but I swear, if
anything happens to the grandma then FUCK THIS SHOW
Well, she was
coughing
I still think Haru's beyond annoying. And now there's also his sister with the stupid hair. Ugh.
hosannainexcelsis
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Hyouka goes to show yet again how much more tolerant I am of deliberate pacing than the average person. Well, I've heard the novel has a slow start, so maybe the skeptics will find something to interest them more as the show develops.
It's the best kind of yuri after all.
There is no bad yuri.
Oh yeah, Taishou Baseball Girls has 1920s yuri. Watch that, SDBurton!
Yes. Watch this show. Its cute as fuck and actually about baseball.
Dedication Through Light
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Well, she wascoughing
I still think Haru's beyond annoying. And now there's also his sister with the stupid hair. Ugh.
Whats annoying with Haru? I thought he adds a unique charm to the cast, Natsuki and Yuki are really low key character, Yuki is essentially really shy and afraid to speak, which Natsuki seems to not hold conversations or be that outgoing.
The sister is just terrible. Dont see what she really adds.
I think the only problem with Hyouka is the writing and characterization which is pretty bog-standard slice-of-life fluff, but everything else was as good as it could be and some more!
RurouniZel
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Fate/Stay Night 19:
Caster still has the upper hand as Saber finishes Assassin, but just as things are looking their worst, the Archer from F/Z shows up and saves Saber, apparently still trying to make her his own! Now that I didn't expect! o_o Well I guess I just spoiled myself on Fate/Zero but oh well. It's not like most people in Japan watching F/Z didn't know anyway. ^^;
It's not like most people in Japan watching F/Z didn't know anyway. ^^;hosannainexcelsis
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I agree that the characterization isn't anything to write home about, unlike Kids on the Slope and Space Bros - which is why the latter two remain my favorite shows of the season. I could imagine getting bored with the novel. But the way the anime packages everything is very compelling and just pleasant to watch.
He's too pushy and stupid. It's annoying.
The main character's not my favorite either, but at least he has those cool metaphorical drowning scenes to go with him.
Hyouka 1
Why did the main character guy need an opening monologue? This is something that's always bothered me about the initial minutes of the first episode of an anime series but I feel this could have been avoided here. The guy basically operates on two mottos, "If I don't have to do it, I won't." And "If I have to do it, make it quick." The integration of these lines could have been done better. So why did we need the convenience of his friend to basically info/personality dump us in such a seemingly blatant way? I honestly feel I could have written those initial minutes better. This really just stems from my own personal belief that some anime shows rely waaaaay too much on internal thoughts being projected to the audience.
Eh, I feel this entire episode could have been written better.
Despite the writing, the visuals were great and... It's KyoAni, I'll keep watching.
One other thing...
They really wanted drive home just how "in-shape" Eru is.
Why did the main character guy need an opening monologue? This is something that's always bothered me about the initial minutes of the first episode of an anime series but I feel this could have been avoided here. The guy basically operates on two mottos, "If I don't have to do it, I won't." And "If I have to do it, make it quick." The integration of these lines could have been done better. So why did we need the convenience of his friend to basically info/personality dump us in such a seemingly blatant way? I honestly feel I could have written those initial minutes better. This really just stems from my own personal belief that some anime shows rely waaaaay too much on internal thoughts being projected to the audience.
Eh, I feel this entire episode could have been written better.
When the board's poster "projected" themselves and overflowed the room, they should have just kept Houtarou quiet about what he was feeling. This show isn't letting the visuals speak for itself.
One other thing...
They really wanted drive home just how "in-shape" Eru is.
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