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K-on! Community |OT| Never Ending Talk About Never Ending Girl's Talk
- Thread starter Chet Rippo
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amishpriest99
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Of course!
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GuessMyUserName
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What's getting simulview'd tomorrow?
I think we're on episode 3 of season 1 now. We're taking our time on purpose.
Chet Rippo
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I see. Truth be told I didn't start drawing K-ON! art until last year about this time.That would require I draw some. When K-On first aired I wasn't drawing at the time. Was frustrated and just stopped drawing for a couple years. :-/ Drawing more now though.
And no, not that one obviously. ;P
Oh ho ho ho~!
Actually, I just took a wild guess. I seem to be good at that it seems.How do you know me so well, Chet?
Yes, love the Mio. You're really good with your art. Keep it up!
I saw your Ritsu on Miiverse, you should draw more!
So, I just started watching this, and I figured I'd copy and paste my impressions from the animu thread in here. You know, for good measure.
Chet Rippo
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The show is really great, and it gets better and better after each episode. It has a really awesome conclusion too, and the second season is even better. I hope you stick with it!
I enjoyed the first two episodes well enough to keep going for now. I'm kinda looking forward to where it goes, seeing as how Yui's got her guitar and everything for the Light Music Club is now set up.
Chet Rippo
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Just take in mind that the show is more about girls becoming friends and hanging out, than it is about music. Though that's not to say they don't perform, because they do quite a bit. The lead up to and the concerts themselves are the climaxes of the show. They're really nice too.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Sometimes I wonder if I spent more time drawing popular stuff if people'd like my art more. I always end up drawing niche stuff like Lunar and Atelier. >>;
Chet Rippo
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I just draw what I like to draw. If I want to draw Mio in her sleep wear, I do it.
Well after suffering through all those friendly animeGaf recommendations we gave you (I am quite partial to Yami, myself) its nice that you can relax and enjoy a great one for once
YEah its even worse if you make your own characters if they arent publically known.
If you draw quality fanart of something and its from a super popular property you can become pretty well known. I drew Aerith from FF7 and the amount of hits and comments far trumps anything else I've drawn, just because it gets a bunch of hits from a ton of kids searching FF7 stuff.
Chet Rippo
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There's not much you can do about that. What's popular is popular for a reason, lots of people like it.
The thing that sucks more is when you get some what of a following and they start expecting certain things from you. They can be kinda pushy sometimes...
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Yeah, it's true. I drew a Sonic Fanart once, posted it on DeviantArt about... 5 years ago? It's STILL getting favorited at least once a week, sometimes more.
YES!! I know that feel bro! >>
I liked the Atelier piece because I recognized it(even though I still haven't played the games, I've had one on my shelf ready to play, and I've been through the art book a few times). I feel like the niche stuff gets appreciated more because theres so little of it, like a rare collectable or a limited time food thing. So it has pros and cons.
Why are you here talking and not drawing more k-on art? Come no, I wanna see it now!
I kid, I kid...sort of.
Chet Rippo
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I just realized 2008 was 5 years ago...Yeah, it's true. I drew a Sonic Fanart once, posted it on DeviantArt about... 5 years ago? It's STILL getting favorited at least once a week, sometimes more.
YES!! I know that feel bro! >>
It's usually more specific than that. Like if someone was trying to get a free commission by framing it as a suggestion.
I like K-ON! so it's no chore to me.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
I know. Scary how quickly time flies. :-(
amishpriest99
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I've said it before, but like seeing what you all do regardless of the subject matter. I just like seeing good art...always have, especially since I've never really produced any. One of my favorite things about living in the DC area is having all the Smithsonian museums close by. Helps that they're all free too.
But I digress. You all should just keep doing what you love
.Don't remind me...;_;
Chet Rippo
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But I digress. You all should just keep doing what you love
Haha, no worries there. It's not like I hate drawing things for people either.
amishpriest99
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Fun times times as always, guys. Looking forward to next week!
Also, if you all were wondering how I feel about OreImo:
Also, if you all were wondering how I feel about OreImo:
Chet Rippo
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amishpriest99
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Chet Rippo
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amishpriest99
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Well played
.Hey cjkeats...I just ordered that Kirino figma too. Going to have to do some work to find her nendo version...
It still feels like I just moved to FL.
Well played
Hey cjkeats...I just ordered that Kirino figma too. Going to have to do some work to find her nendo version...
Awesome. It's gracing my shelf next to my Chie, although her skirt is flipped enough that when I'm in bed if I look up there I can see...white...it's making me uncomfortable.
Chet Rippo
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Which was when?
You probably checked what color she wore right when you unboxed her. Don't try and deny it.
Somewhere around 2006, I think?
amishpriest99
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You know she's judging you anyway
. I also ordered the Aniplex DVD set too for the OVA's...and just to have it.I did no such perverted act. That's absolutely disgusting that you think I would do such a lewd thing.
I absolutely did.
You know she's judging you anyway
I should probably change her face to the happier, less judgemental one. It's a nice DVD set, and a good price, considering it's Aniplex. It's the first non-DBZ/Eva anime I've ever bought too, which was a big deal for me just coming out of the anime closet.
amishpriest99
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I dunno, I think the judgmental face suits her best. It is Kirino, after all.
Chet Rippo
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That must make you feel old, doesn't it?
It's purely to make sure of parts that don't get shown in production photos, that's all!
It's how to tell if it's a bootleg or not.
amishpriest99
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Chet Rippo
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Yes. Very important.
It's not a good figure if they overlook her rice bowl.Doubly so for Mio figures
Unknown Soldier
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Hyouka 9:
I'm becoming increasingly convinced that this show is one those rare situations where everything just comes together. Scripting, directing, animation, voice acting, soundtracks, OP/ED, and everything else I left out. It's really amazing considering that functionally the only thing that really happens during Hyouka is high school students hang out with each other and talk about stuff.
Chitanda getting herself drunk from the whiskey-filled chocolates was cute, but the real star of this episode was Mayaka who probably has more lines in this one episode than she has had the previous 8 episodes. The episode also has some nice shoutouts to the classics of the mystery novel genre but also integrates the references nicely into the story, something that Another notably failed to do during it's shorter run.
I'm becoming increasingly convinced that this show is one those rare situations where everything just comes together. Scripting, directing, animation, voice acting, soundtracks, OP/ED, and everything else I left out. It's really amazing considering that functionally the only thing that really happens during Hyouka is high school students hang out with each other and talk about stuff.
Chitanda getting herself drunk from the whiskey-filled chocolates was cute, but the real star of this episode was Mayaka who probably has more lines in this one episode than she has had the previous 8 episodes. The episode also has some nice shoutouts to the classics of the mystery novel genre but also integrates the references nicely into the story, something that Another notably failed to do during it's shorter run.
Chet Rippo
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K-ON! is better.
Unknown Soldier
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I'm not going to argue with the work of art part here. In terms of both artistic and technical quality of the animation, it is absolutely the best KyoAni show. The creative use of animation styles, the incessantly brilliant framing of shots, the filmlike usage of depth of field, the absolutely masterful use of light and shadow, these are not things which are trivial. The vast majority of anime looks so perfunctory that when something like Hyouka comes along and is a visual experience like something made by the best Hollywood film directors, you have to sit up and notice and give credit where it's due.
I noticed a couple of interesting isolation shots in Chuunibyou and wondered where that came from. Since Hyouka aired right before Chuunibyou did, and I see these types of shots all the time in this show, I guess I know the answer now.
Hyouka 10:
BUT WHO WAS ROPE?!
Nice ending to this arc. It really does seem like the show is building up to something here, I'm hoping that Minimal Effort Sherlock's gradually dawning realization that he has an unusual talent isn't going to be just for show. Hyouka is an adaptation of a series of mystery novels and so I'm assuming that this is all just foreplay and the "real mystery" will be introduced soon enough.
Satoshi's role is developing as well in a nice way, as the essential Watson for Minimal Effort Sherlock. What's most interesting is how Mayaka has gradually come to assert herself in this arc, which may be intentional as she hasn't had much development until now and so they had to put Chitanda on ice by getting her drunk and then hung over so she could fade into the background.
Twin Drive System
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Going back to previous episodes and re-watching some scenes with more context is pretty amusing too.
By the end of the arc, you pretty much know all the aliases of the people in the chat room. Then, you can see who's talking to who at the beginning of the arc.
By the end of the arc, you pretty much know all the aliases of the people in the chat room. Then, you can see who's talking to who at the beginning of the arc.
K-On! > K-On!!
This is exactly right.
If only the first season wasn't one cour, so the story didn't rush through the first two years.
melichrous
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Chet Rippo
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I also agree with this.. Hyouka really was great
You guys are crazy.
Or maybe it's just me.