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[Jintor]

I'm amazed this has remained consistent. I never would have guessed it could live up to the Murata manga, but goddamn. At this rate, this could absolutely be an anime phenomenon in the west.

AoT was the last anime to really hit it beyond already existing anime fandom at least in my estimation. I wonder if OPM will be that.

 

[Mendrox]

AoT was the last anime to really hit it beyond already existing anime fandom at least in my estimation. I wonder if OPM will be that.

... Kill la Kill released later that year and did the same. ;-)

 

[Jintor]

... Kill la Kill released later that year and did the same. ;-)

I don't think it went beyond anime fandom in the way AoT did. 2lewd. I mean, a lot of people I knew who had quite literally not seen anything since DBZ started talking to me about AoT independent of me even bringing up anime, which was interesting.

I think the hero thing could really push it big stateside

btws, nose-flicking

 

[Hypron]

I don't think it went beyond anime fandom in the way AoT did. 2lewd. I mean, a lot of people I knew who had quite literally not seen anything since DBZ started talking to me about AoT independent of me even bringing up anime, which was interesting.

I think the hero thing could really push it big stateside

btws, nose-flicking

Yeah. Kill La Kill is way smaller than AoT, which isn't surprising because it's one of those "japanese as fuck" anime.

 

[NightShift]

btws, nose-flicking

Thank you. That's the gif I wanted.

 

[duckroll]

Damn, the duel between Saitama and Genos was really fucking good. Sogood.

 

[Turin Turambar]

I don't think it went beyond anime fandom in the way AoT did. 2lewd. I mean, a lot of people I knew who had quite literally not seen anything since DBZ started talking to me about AoT independent of me even bringing up anime, which was interesting.

I think the hero thing could really push it big stateside

btws, nose-flicking

You can see how they drawed the detailed, serious Saitama in the first frames and then they swap it for the comic, simple Saitama. Well done.

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

... Kill la Kill released later that year and did the same. ;-)

As much as I liked Kill la Kill, it didn't blow up in anywhere close to the same way AoT did outside of the anime fandom.

Looking forward to watching Ep5 when I get home from work. Animation in last weeks episode wasn't bad by any means, but not as good as eps 1-3. Is this episode comparable to those?

 

[Jintor]

As much as I liked Kill la Kill, it didn't blow up in anywhere close to the same way AoT did outside of the anime fandom.

Looking forward to watching Ep5 when I get home from work. Animation in last weeks episode wasn't bad by any means, but not as good as eps 1-3. Is this episode comparable to those?

I think by now I have pretty much 95% confidence every episode is going to have astounding animation; they're just going to ration the animation from the rest of episode if they have to (and they don't actually seem to that much!) to make it work.

 

[Permanently A]

As much as I liked Kill la Kill, it didn't blow up in anywhere close to the same way AoT did outside of the anime fandom.

Looking forward to watching Ep5 when I get home from work. Animation in last weeks episode wasn't bad by any means, but not as good as eps 1-3. Is this episode comparable to those?

This ep has some of the best animation yet

 

[Poodlestrike]

Hahaha This is one of those times where you love to be proven wrong.


On another note, I read this in the hulu comments:



Is that true? Because that's hilarious.

That would explain why he got his ass handed to him. Ask Tony Stark, Buster Armors never work.

 

[Dachande]

Yeah, seems like 2 cour is the minimum for phenomenon status. Ah well, at least there's a good chance it'll be on Toonami, which will help.

Wait, this is only 13 episodes? I thought we were getting 26! Aww man.

 

[Sent]

Wait, this is only 13 episodes? I thought we were getting 26! Aww man.

Actually I think it's 12.

 

[stump sock]

I feel like they're really dropping the ball when it comes to translating the character names. especially since most of them are puns and jokes that make sense in english.

 

[Ushay]

Episode 5 gif

Spoiler

Perfect.

Fucking Madhouse, just brilliant.

Saw this posted elsewhere. Promptly died.

You guys are killing me here.

 

[Voror]

I feel like they're really dropping the ball when it comes to translating the character names. especially since most of them are puns and jokes that make sense in english.

I wonder if an English dub will translate them or not though lip flaps could force them to do so.

 

[msv]

I feel like they're really dropping the ball when it comes to translating the character names. especially since most of them are puns and jokes that make sense in english.

Indeed, it's an amateur-level translation where they think that some things can't be translated because there's no equivalent in the other language, or it can't be done in a way that makes sense. This is never actually the case though.

I imagine they kept Mumen Rider instead of licenseless because it's a play on Kamen Rider? This completely fails though, because if you don't understand what Mumen means (and do understand the Kamen > Mumen reference), the name becomes a ripoff. And Amai Mask makes absolutely no sense whatsoever, why did they not translate that? I'm thinking they hired some fan translators for this.

Also, I think the comedic tone/timing of saitama's VA is off, this is one case where I think a dub could be better than the original.

Everything else - spot on and amazing.

 

[Moaradin]

I feel like they're really dropping the ball when it comes to translating the character names. especially since most of them are puns and jokes that make sense in english.

Jokes work in Japanese. Not sure why the subs aren't translating the names in English.

Also, I think the comedic tone/timing of saitama's VA is off, this is one case where I think a dub could be better than the original.

Don't agree at all. Saitama's VA is nailing every bit of his character. His deadpan is amazing.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Saitama's oppai sweater lol

 

[daveo42]

Man, that 2nd half was baller. Knew when we saw that open area we were gonna get that badass duel. Animation has been on point every episode.

Saitama's oppai sweater lol

I had a good chuckle at that too.

 

[stump sock]

Indeed, it's an amateur-level translation where they think that some things can't be translated because there's no equivalent in the other language, or it can't be done in a way that makes sense. This is never actually the case though.

I imagine they kept Mumen Rider instead of licenseless because it's a play on Kamen Rider? This completely fails though, because if you don't understand what Mumen means (and do understand the Kamen > Mumen reference), the name becomes a ripoff. And Amai Mask makes absolutely no sense whatsoever, why did they not translate that? I'm thinking they hired some fan translators for this.

well the fan translations of the manga translate the jokes, so maybe it would be better off if they hired fans

Amai Mask is totally confusing. even the literal translation "accidentally" makes sense as a joke in english. Licenseless Rider is a bit of a stretch, but certainly way less of one than Mumen Rider.

 

[Fuu]

I'm baffled that they're using Japanese names in the English subs, I wouldn't have known if it wasn't for this thread.

I've been watching with Brazilian Portuguese subs on Daisuki and thankfully the translation has been good. They left "sensei" in Japanese, which is ok in this context, but character names are translated. Cavaleiro Sem Licença (Licenless Rider), Máscara Doce (Sweet Mask), etc.

 

[Kyuur]

So disappointed at the name translations so far! Been having to explain the character names to my partner as we watch.

Episode was still great though, especially the duel. Unlike the Sonic bit they actually improved upon the source! Was amazing. Test bits were hilarious as well.

It would be great if the show can get up to that point but I have a feeling they are going to stretch the material out a bit so it will conclude somewhere shortly after

Spoiler

Sea king.

My predictions for future episodes (very slight manga spoilers):

6 -

Spoiler

Sonic 2

7 -

Spoiler

Rumour / Meteor 1

8 -

Spoiler

Meteor 2

9 -

Spoiler

Seaking 1

10 -

Spoiler

Seaking 2

11 -

Spoiler

Boros 1

12 -

Spoiler

Boros 2 - Fin

I think they'll skip the

Spoiler

extra side stories like Blizzard Group, Cicada, Prison

, but could be wrong.

 

[Qvoth]

finally watched ep 5, that fight was very well done
anybody have a comparison gif of the online version?

edit: raw chapter 104 of one's version is out btw, pretty funny haha

 

[stump sock]

Episode was still great though, especially the duel. Unlike the Sonic bit they actually improved upon the source! Was amazing. Test bits were hilarious as well.

the Sonic stuff is probably my least favorite in the source comics so no big loss there for me. I thought it was a pretty decent version of that fight anyway

I'm baffled that they're using Japanese names in the English subs, I wouldn't have known if it wasn't for this thread.

I've been watching with Brazilian Portuguese subs on Daisuki and thankfully the translation has been good. They left "sensei" in Japanese, which is ok in this context, but character names are translated. Cavaleiro Sem Licença (Licenless Rider), Máscara Doce (Sweet Mask), etc.

dang, what the heck. so it's just the English team then.

 

[msv]

well the fan translations of the manga translate the jokes, so maybe it would be better off if they hired fans

Yeah, I guess you could say the tables have turned!

Amai Mask is totally confusing. even the literal translation "accidentally" makes sense as a joke in english. Licenseless Rider is a bit of a stretch, but certainly way less of one than Mumen Rider.

Ah man, I love Licenseless Rider as a joke! It's good because it plays to his 'proper' nature. Him having a helmet on and other protection, standing up for justice, very lawful good. But then he's a bit of a rebel because he rides his bike without a license lol.

 

[stump sock]

well, it's more that he rides a pedal bike instead of a motorbike like Kamen Rider because he doesn't have a license. so he's not as much of a rebel as he is kind of a shlub.

e: vv that's correct. it's the whole recurring joke about how the hero names are always super mundane and "obvious," like how Saitama says he would probably be "Caped Baldy"

 

[KimiNewt]

Yeah, I guess you could say the tables have turned!


Ah man, I love Licenseless Rider as a joke! It's good because it plays to his 'proper' nature. Him having a helmet on and other protection, standing up for justice, very lawful good. But then he's a bit of a rebel because he rides his bike without a license lol.

I always read it not as "I'm riding this bicycle licenselessly!" (totally a word) but as "I'm riding this bicycle because I don't have a license for a motorcycle/car!"

 

[msv]

Don't agree at all. Saitama's VA is nailing every bit of his character. His deadpan is amazing.

Too listless and one-note in my opinion. I don't think he can do dramatic or upbeat well. For example the explanation of his regime didn't have any 'umph', it needs more intensity/conviction. It sounds like he's giving a speech.

 

[Russ T]

I think we kinda need to stop talking about the manga or avoid putting anime stuff behind spoiler bars.

Because this thread is a complete mine field. One post will have stuff about the current episode behind spoiler bars and the next will have manga spoilers behind spoiler bars - with no indication which is which. It must be pretty annoying for first time viewers.

It's definitely annoying. I've read the manga so I know what's coming up, but, like, this isn't the place for it...

People keep asking for a cease-fire on manga spoilers, and others pipe in with agreement. But then every other day brings another tsunami!

 

[fertygo]

Too listless and one-note in my opinion. I don't think he can do dramatic or upbeat well. For example the explanation of his regime didn't have any 'umph', it needs more intensity/conviction. It sounds like he's giving a speech.

Loke US dub actor can do any better for such a japanese centric character tho.

 

[Anung]

It's definitely annoying. I've read the manga so I know what's coming up, but, like, this isn't the place for it...

People keep asking for a cease-fire on manga spoilers, and others pipe in with agreement. But then every other day brings another tsunami!

Totally. I've not read the manga so seeing name drops/scenarios behind context-less spoilers is super disheartening.

I want to post in this thread and be apart of the discussion/hype. But getting the hype spoiled sucks ass.

 

[FlashbladeGAF]

You can see how they drawed the detailed, serious Saitama in the first frames and then they swap it for the comic, simple Saitama. Well done.

Anyone have a gif of him strolling off away from Genos after the fight was over

I died laughing at how carefree he was after having blown Genos's mind

 

[arevin01]

The story seems really thin after watching episode one. Does it get better?

 

[Puruzi]

The story seems really thin after watching episode one. Does it get better?

gag series

It does, but don't expect too much, it's just a comedy

 

[Japanmanx3]

For those that don't read the manga it may have been harder to catch but notice that the head of the hero organization its the grandfather of the butt chin kid from ep1. You see the resemblance in the pamphlet Saitama its reading after the exam.

 

[Qvoth]

gag series

It does, but don't expect too much, it's just a comedy

haha, that's not true at all
go read one's version

 

[Puruzi]

haha, that's not true at all
go read one's version

I have. It's not great imo. Like I like the series a whole lot, but the actual plot stuff is just eehhh

 

[Crash Station]

The story seems really thin after watching episode one. Does it get better?

If you mean if there's an overarching plot or not, there absolutely is. It's not exactly a monster of the week series with Saitama effortlessly owning everyone.

It's not really complex though. It's supposed to be fun more than anything.

 

[Aaronrules380]

So disappointed at the name translations so far! Been having to explain the character names to my partner as we watch.

Episode was still great though, especially the duel. Unlike the Sonic bit they actually improved upon the source! Was amazing. Test bits were hilarious as well.



My predictions for future episodes (very slight manga spoilers):

6 -

Spoiler

Sonic 2

7 -

Spoiler

Rumour / Meteor 1

8 -

Spoiler

Meteor 2

9 -

Spoiler

Seaking 1

10 -

Spoiler

Seaking 2

11 -

Spoiler

Boros 1

12 -

Spoiler

Boros 2 - Fin

I think they'll skip the

Spoiler

extra side stories like Blizzard Group, Cicada, Prison

, but could be wrong.

Preview pics for next ep show seaweed monster, so we probably will get at least a few side stories. Which is good because those were fantastic

 

[FlashbladeGAF]

The story seems really thin after watching episode one. Does it get better?

They do build the world and the characters once you've gotten past Saitama's introduction (which is the entire 1st episode.

If you enjoyed the 1st episode even a little then hit play on ep 2 and find out for yourself.

 

[Poetic.Injustice]

They can easily animate the side stories in 5 minute segments if they really wanted to.

 

[Aaronology]

Too listless and one-note in my opinion. I don't think he can do dramatic or upbeat well. For example the explanation of his regime didn't have any 'umph', it needs more intensity/conviction. It sounds like he's giving a speech.

Odd. I've found Saitama's VA to be one of the highlights of the anime. From his "Mosquitos...suck" delivery to the wailing at missing Special Sales Day, it's been on point. And his range is as varied as Saitama's different faces, which is also remarkable.

 

[Dahbomb]

If they end at

Spoiler

Boros

then that would be epic and fantastic.

 

[V-Faction]

To Plot or Not to Plot.

What drew me to the manga initially was Murata's godly art and the concept of a hero defeating things with 'one punch.' But beyond that, the characters (and there's a lot of 'em) drew me in, along with the world-building and scenarios. Is there an end goal to all of it? I couldn't tell ya. And coming to terms with that is part of appreciating OPM, just like any Superhero Comic from the likes of DC or Marvel. I just like seeing dudes get punched to oblivion by a caped baldy--which is incidentally why I friggin' love the opening so much, too.

 

[Crash Station]

I imagine the endgame is Saitama finally getting credit for his heroics.

 

[HamPster PamPster]

The Saitama and Genos practice match was incredible. I really hope Genos's role in the story is more then jobbing to make Saitama's opponents look strong before he KO's them in one

 

[Jintor]

The best name for Mumen Rider in english would've been Common Rider (stolen from elsewhere). It fits the pun and if you don't get the pun it's still a pretty great mundane name.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

I still love Licenseless Rider

 

[sn00zer]

I like that Saitama is officially the dumbest registered hero if he got a perfect 50 on the physical, something very few people can do, which would make his 21 on the written part the lowest possible score among registered heroes.