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[Panajev2001a]

http://www.kenran.net/game/system.html

 

[dark10x]

Whoa, I've never heard of that...

Is this a new Bones animation production (the anime, not the game)? Kenran Butou Matsuri?

I'm going to have to look over that site...

 

[belgurdo]

What is it? Looks kind of like PSO+some MGS

 

[MmmBeef]

If the game is as boring and uneventful as the anime (at least the first 13 episodes, I gave up after that) I'll pass.

 

[dark10x]

If the game is as boring and uneventful as the anime (at least the first 13 episodes, I gave up after that) I'll pass.

No good, eh? Damn...

 

[Crazymoogle]

No good, eh? Damn...

I actually quite like Kenran Butoh Sai - it's a standard 'adventure' style series, which turns some people off, but all in all it beats the hell out of a lot of other series I can think of.

The world design also lends itself quite well to a game, but I honestly don't have high hopes for this one. Expecting great anime-adaptation games is only slightly more likely than a great movie-adaptation game.

 

[radios shipping overview]

If the game is as boring and uneventful as the anime (at least the first 13 episodes, I gave up after that) I'll pass.

If you say so. I found it to be a lot of fun, and it's Bones' typical excellent quality.

The game is set in the world of the anime and you interact with characters from the show and other characters. You don't play as the main character; you play as yourself, essentially, and the game simulates the world of the anime around you. Developed by Alfa System, who was also in part behind the show.

 

[dark10x]

Conflicting opinions eh? Guess I will give it a shot...

I had hoped, as a Bones production, that it would be pretty good.

 

[ferricide]

bones is teh overrated.

 

[dark10x]

bones is teh overrated.

Sure, there are plenty of other studios I prefer...but that doesn't mean I haven't enjoyed their work.

 

[Shouta]

Bones' Karakurikiden Hiowu Senki rocks.

The Mars daybreak is ok but it's just a bit uneventful honestly. I love the dolphin in the diving suit though.

 

[Meier]

bones is teh overrated.

Not really. Bones is definitely the top tv anime studio in Japan right now even if Kenran has been a bit of a misfire. Some of their series are better than others, but at their peak, no one is particularly close other than IG and their productions are fairly rare (discounting their XEBEC subsidiary which is very run-of-the-mill).

 

[Shouta]

Saying Bones is the top tv anime studio right now isn't saying much Meier. The anime scene in Japan has been a wasteland since 1999 honestly and it isn't surprising that Bones would be the top especially when their compeitition is something like Gonzo (BARF).

 

[Meier]

Yeah, there's been just an absolute shitload of terrible shows the past few years. It's sad GONZO is so damn inconsistent. I still contend LAST EXILE was easily one of 2003's best shows. I'm so over anime right now though... god I'd kill for an Ippo sequel. But still, RahXephon is one of the best anime in general in my opinion and not just in recent years. Not to mention quite a few other stellar productions.

 

[Shouta]

It's time for you to check out older shows then. Last Exile was good but fizziled out for me and RahXephon sucked ;p.

 

[dark10x]

Gungrave is recent and is one of the best TV anime shows I've ever seen...

The characterizations were incredibly well done and the show was dead serious in tone (and quite sad at times). I agree that anime in general has taken a nosedive as of late...

 

[Meier]

Sorry dude, you're wrong on this one. RahXephon > you!

 

[Shouta]

RahXephon < Mouse!

 

[MetatronM]

Kenran Butoh Sai just screamed "generic" to me. I watched maybe the first 5 or 6 episodes before I gave up. There was just an overwhelming sense that I had seen this show before.