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[duckroll]

We'll see I guess. I've never seen nor heard of something like that being the case.

I bet you've also never seen or heard of someone taking 4:3 TV footage from 50 episodes of an anime, and re-editing selected scenes and footage into a brand new 16:9 theatrical movie which takes place in a different time, different place, and with a completely different unrelated story!

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Kyoda is pretty crazy.

 

[Lafiel]

Goddamn that was really good, I almost lost it during that scene where

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naru calls out AO name and then it cuts to the action scene

and then the MUSIC starts playing.

The OP was classic BONES too, and despite how potentially messy the story might get later on in the future, I'm really loving the sense of mystery, and the best part about the action in addition to being really WELL-DIRECTED and ANIMATED, is unlike some other recent shows I actually care about the characters.

Also the music is SO GOOD, in fact the music is so good, I'm convinced the show will remain perfectly consistent, because shows with music this good don't turn to crap mid-way.

 

[Galang]

Going to wait until the series is finished to watch, since I have a hard time keeping up week per week.

I am glad the music impressions are good, since it was the main factor that got me into the first series. Kinda sad it doesn't seem as electronic oriented as the first, but seems the new style will be nice anyway.

 

[duckroll]

I am glad the music impressions are good, since it was the main factor that got me into the first series. Kinda sad it doesn't seem as electronic oriented as the first, but seems the new style will be nice anyway.

Judging by Ep2, the electronic style of music isn't going away. I was kinda surprised too, because the composer mentioned that the director wanted a more "rock" based sound.

 

[Dead]

If you've heard Nakamura's solo albums, then the electronic stuff is not a surprise.

Will watch the ep in a few

 

[Angry Grimace]

Do we still not know the length this is going to be? I'd love another 52 episode series, but those don't seem too "in" right now.

 

[Dead]

Do we still not know the length this is going to be? I'd love another 52 episode series, but those don't seem too "in" right now.

Its at least 24 episodes, maybe 25 if you count the supposed OVA that will be bundled with the PS3 game (im saying maybe because we dont know what it actually is yet)

 

[Lafiel]

If you've heard Nakamura's solo albums, then the electronic stuff is not a surprise.

Will watch the ep in a few

Or the music from his band supercar.

 

[Jarmel]

I'm fucking losing my mind over here. Holy Jesus.

 

[duckroll]

Its at least 24 episodes, maybe 25 if you count the supposed OVA that will be bundled with the PS3 game (im saying maybe because we dont know what it actually is yet)

We know. The official site updated saying it is 24 episodes.

http://eurekaao-prj.net/?p=549

本作品は全24話となります！

 

[TheVampire]

24 episodes isnt too bad.

Most shows either run for 12-13 or 24-26 nowadays.

Not many go higher.

 

[Mumei]

I watched Episode 2. It was really good. The action is top notch, and I really like how they're actually making the story and circumstances interesting and a little mysterious. The pacing is good too. The music is really, really good. Some great tracks in ep2. And I'm not going to lie. When I saw the OP, I cried.

Welcome Home, Eureka!

I wasn't a huge fan of the first series, but ... sounds like something I should watch.

 

[Instro]

Eureka 7 AO 2

That was hot. I loved the startup sequence for the IFO. Underwater, the jets slowly starting up, the cover disintegrating as it rises out out of the water. Really neat scene. I also really liked how the...alien thing(not sure if they gave it a name?) animated. Lots of different configurations while it was moving around and fighting, very cool looking. Obviously the entire episode was well animated, you could pick out many scenes to look at and be impressed. The music continues to deliver as well, very happy with that. The next few episodes will be the real test as it starts getting into the narrative, but so far so good. I think I'm more hyped to watch this show's next episode more so than anything else atm.

Also, I love how the ending to the battle was total improvisation.

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Using the broken arm to smash the bad guy was rather unique.

With regards to what is going on in the story,

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so the old guy seems to know the original Nirvash. I wonder if is someone we met in the original show, but using a different name?

 

[Lain]

Episode 2

Well, this was just as good as the first episode for me, with the added benefit of some mecha action.
The few details added in regard to Ao's background with the short flashbacks and a few lines said by the various characters give me to think, and that short scene in the preview confuses me a bit in regards to where this and E7 could link in a possible timeline.
I realized once again how cute Forehead-chan is, and because someone out there loves me, Omigawa spoke only 2 or 3 lines and her voice didn't sound like the bane of mankind it usually is.

Oh, the OP is nice visually, but that song is disappointing. E7 first OP had a better song.

 

[Dead]

omg, wow, great episode.

Dat mecha animation! I especially love how due to the design of the G-Monster you'd almost expect it to be CG, but here BONES is all "lol fuck that" and keeps it 2D, and it looks fantastic.

I'm really liking Ao's character. Really headstrong, and impulsive, but in a good way. Using the torn off arm of the Nirvash to take out the enemy. Badass. Also the takeoff of the Nirvash from underwater was really great.

So far this is really hitting all the right notes, and more. Great animation, GREAT music, everything looking good so far on the character front, and the little hints here and there at the connection to the original E7 make me almost squee!

Interesting tidbit, the Scub Coral originally came to the planet in 1940.

 

[duckroll]

Dat mecha animation! I especially love how due to the design of the G-Monster you'd almost expect it to be CG, but here BONES is all "lol fuck that" and keeps it 2D, and it looks fantastic.

It's really pretty impressive. The way the G-Monster is designed and animated reminds me a lot of the Angels in the Rebuild movies, as well as the enemies in the second half of Gurren Lagann. Except here they decided to go with a hand drawn version, and it has very interesting results in terms of how it moves and interacts with the environment. There are some really nice touches, like this part:

 

[trejo]

Episode 2

While the OP looks great visually, the song used does absolutely nothing for me. SHOUNEN HAATO this is not.

Having said that, the episode itself was fuckawesome. Seriously, it was non-stop badassery from start to finish with some amazing mecha action and the music remains spectacular.There's still no equivalent to Storywriter but I'll be damned if I'm not impressed anyway. It's increasingly becoming my most hyped show this season.

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The disappointment when shit inevitably goes off the rails is bound to be amazing now.

 

[Dead]

Quick note:

The Nirvash that Eureka originally came in, while matching the original colors, is definitely not the same body as the Nirvash from the original series. Question is how did Eureka get back the Nirvash after the events of the end of the show and what led to it being fitted with a new body again, OR is this even the same Nirvash. I don't think they are trying to turn this into Gundam where "Nirvash" is just the name for the hero robot...

 

[duckroll]

Please quote full sized images. >_<

As far as Nirvash goes, I think it's the same as Renton and Eureka. Renton and Eureka are the eternal love story. The core of the boy meets girl theme. Nirvash is the boy's first robot, and also the root of all robot technology in the world. These are the consistent themes in all Eureka Seven works, regardless of timeline or continuity.

 

[Dead]

I dunno. While I agree on your opinion about Kyoda and the R+E concept, I still think they will concretely tie it into the series.

Its pretty easy to see where they are going when you look back to episode 50.

 

[duckroll]

I dunno. While I agree on your opinion about Kyoda and the R+E concept, I still think they will concretely tie it into the series.

Its pretty easy to see where they are going when you look back to episode 50.

Sure, I think it could go both ways. But I simply think that for the audience right now, it would be easier and more logical to just expect it to be a stand alone sort of setting until we have more info. Trying to make every reference to plot element tie back to E7 nicely right now is impossible and will probably hurt enjoyment early on.

 

[Dead]

Soooooo... here's more visual imagery that's consistent with E7. The OP gives us a good detailed look at Generation Bleu's base in Switzerland:




I can't find a good screen from E7 to compare right now, but that sure as hell looks like it's supposed to invoke memories of the Tower States in E7...

Follow up on this.

There's a huge amount of Scub formations around the tower. Take that into consideration with chunks of the outer layer of the scub coral disappearing at the end of E7 and...

...I cant help but speculate! help!!!

 

[duckroll]

Where did the other half of the Scub Coral go? Was it specifically the moon? Or just "somewhere else"?

 

[The Return of]

Pacing is so good so far. Love episode 2

 

[Dead]

Where did the other half of the Scub Coral go? Was it specifically the moon? Or just "somewhere else"?

I don't think it was precisely indicated, but left vague IIRC

 

[CassSept]

Wasn't it heavily implied though that half of Scub and half of humanity were taken to some sort of alternate dimension?

 

[duckroll]

Some addition discussions from the OP.

I like how they show the difference between normal pilots like Ao and Fleur, and someone who's kinda in her own world like Elena. She just zig zags all over randomly. Nice touch!

Hmmm, Nirvash never used a gun in E7, so this is definitely a sort of change. I wonder what it implies for action direction in the rest of the series. I really liked how Nirvash in E7 was very melee based, and all his weapons are very physical even if they were projectiles. Here it looks like a typical Gundam sort of gun fight. Hopefully the action in the series remains interesting regardless.

The villain (?) character has a glowing piece of something on his stomach area. That, combined with the bell on his neck and the split eyes seem to imply a sort of design which would suggest that he's some sort of artificial being. Maybe like Anemone?

 

[heliosRAzi]

The song that plays when the scub coral lands on the island and the people in the truck get blown up by the G-Monster is beautiful

 

[Lain]

The villain (?) character has a glowing piece of something on his stomach area. That, combined with the bell on his neck and the split eyes seem to imply a sort of design which would suggest that he's some sort of artificial being. Maybe like Anemone?

He gave me the impression to have a sort of similar look in is face to Ao, though it also made me think a bit of how a grown up Renton might look similar too. I hadn't thought about an artificial being, somewhat like Anemone, but that feels like a good possibility.

 

[Tokubetsu]

In response to episode two:

Fuck yes!

 

[Jarmel]

The villain (?) character has a glowing piece of something on his stomach area. That, combined with the bell on his neck and the split eyes seem to imply a sort of design which would suggest that he's some sort of artificial being. Maybe like Anemone?

I actually thought the villain looked female.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Well I think Im sold on Eureka Seven AO now, that was pretty cool. The action and intensity and the epic

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the arms not lost, to sticking it in the destroy the Secret?

moment was fun.

Shocked I didnt even notice the hair until seeing a comparison of a gif from ep 1 to ep 2. Hope it gets domestic blu-ray release.

 

[Tokubetsu]

Well I think Im sold on Eureka Seven AO now, that was pretty cool. The action and intensity and the epic

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the arms not lost, to sticking it in the destroy the Secret?

moment was fun.

Shocked I didnt even notice the hair until seeing a comparison of a gif from ep 1 to ep 2. Hope it gets domestic blu-ray release.

Yea, I'm liking that this MC is a bit more willing to plough through obstacles instead of whine through them. Totally didn't expect that arm bit.

 

[Attackthebase]

First two episodes were superb, but I'm becoming more scared by each episode that everything will fall apart.

 

[TheVampire]

 

[Cloudy]

Ep 2 was even better. Sooo good

I really love how you want to watch an ep of E7:AO again right after you finish it. Just like the first series

 

[Ultimadrago]

Eureka Seven AO 2

Still liking the show. The color palette helps, pops right into my pupils. The main character is alright so far, I don't hate him, but don't love him. Kid's alright.


Not feeling the OP though, it's rather average in visual execution and the song isn't one I'd write home about either, but that's a side note I suppose.

Looking forward to the next (until it kicks me off the boat due to skipping series!).

 

[Cloudy]

Looking forward to the next (until it kicks me off the boat due to skipping series!).

Why not go watch the first? It's fantastic

 

[KillerMan91]

Episodes 1-2

Although I really didn't like original Eureka too much (Horrible pacing and hated Renton) these two episodes of AO have been superb. Really looking foward to next episode.

 

[Sallokin]

The first two episodes of AO were so good I've started rewatching the original series again this weekend. Last time I watched it was back in 06. I was really worried that going back I wouldn't love the show as much as I used to (since I'm weeks away from turning 30). I'm happy to say that isn't the case. I'm assuming there's still no news on an NA stream/release schedule on this yet?

 

[duckroll]

Hmmm... there's a rumor going around that the series composition and script credits for the unknown dude is a pen name for Fumihiko Takayama...

 

[Jarmel]

Hmmm... there's a rumor going around that the series composition and script credits for the unknown dude is a pen name for Fumihiko Takayama...

I know very little about the person other than SoS. You know anything about their writing style/quality?

 

[duckroll]

I know very little about the person other than SoS. You know anything about their writing style/quality?

He worked with BONES before on RahXephon and Sword of the Stranger. I don't really find his writing particularly distinctive, but he's capable. He did the series composition and writing for Aoi Hana for example. But he's much better known for his directing work, specifically on the third Patlabor movie.

 

[Jarmel]

He worked with BONES before on RahXephon and Sword of the Stranger. I don't really find his writing particularly distinctive, but he's capable. He did the series composition and writing for Aoi Hana for example. But he's much better known for his directing work, specifically on the third Patlabor movie.

That's so weird though for him to be rumored about. He's not particularly famous on the Bones staff and has no connections with the previous series. That's interesting if that's true, not exactly sure why he would want a pen name in this case though. I mean this is one of the bigger projects he worked on.

 

[duckroll]

Hmm... I did a little more digging into this rumor, and it seems that it was so widespread that both Aikawa and Kyoda addressed this on their twitters.

https://twitter.com/#!/nishi_ogi/status/191876984098394114

Aikawa's tweet reads: &#27494;&#33391;&#32724;&#20154; (Bura Tobito) is an actual person's pen name. It is not a studio credit system like Hajime Yatate, nor is it myself or Fumihiko Takayama. I'm sorry that I cannot say anything more regarding this, out of respect for proper manners.


https://twitter.com/#!/kyoda_contact/status/191939311665545216

Kyoda's tweet is in reply to someone commenting that the pen name belongs to Fumihiko Takayama: No, that is not the case.


It seems they're both strongly denying this, but Aikawa indicates clearly that this is a pen name of someone who is probably known within the industry. Interesting...

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Do we know why his hair color changed?

 

[Jarmel]

Hmm... I did a little more digging into this rumor, and it seems that it was so widespread that both Aikawa and Kyoda addressed this on their twitters.

https://twitter.com/#!/nishi_ogi/status/191876984098394114

Aikawa's tweet reads: &#27494;&#33391;&#32724;&#20154; (Bura Tobito) is an actual person's pen name. It is not a studio credit system like Hajime Yatate, nor is it myself or Fumihiko Takayama. I'm sorry that I cannot say anything more regarding this, out of respect for proper manners.


https://twitter.com/#!/kyoda_contact/status/191939311665545216

Kyoda's tweet is in reply to someone commenting that the pen name belongs to Fumihiko Takayama: No, that is not the case.


It seems they're both strongly denying this, but Aikawa indicates clearly that this is a pen name of someone who is probably known within the industry. Interesting...

I don't understand why you would use a pen name for this. It's not like it's low budget or an eroge. Aren't animators and writers usually allowed to work for other studios? This really seems like a contractual reason if nothing else.

 

[Dead]

I hadn't thought about a contractual issue.

Otherwise, I really can't see any reason whatsoever for the use of a pen name, especially after seeing the quality of the first few episodes of the show.

If it is a contractual reason, wonder who it could be...though I still think Kyoda is the likeliest candidate.

 

[Bebpo]

The villain (?) character has a glowing piece of something on his stomach area. That, combined with the bell on his neck and the split eyes seem to imply a sort of design which would suggest that he's some sort of artificial being. Maybe like Anemone?

I just assumed he was a G Monster because his color palette matches theirs.

 

[Dead]

Could be from the race of people who pilot them too.

Shit could very well be robots that are being piloted. Organic monsters don't explode like that