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Sailor Moon Crystal |OT| In the name of the manga, I'll entertain you!
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The first couple of episodes were really bad looking, with a lot of derpy faces. There were also a lot of pacing issues, cut comedy scenes (why would you do that?) etc. I'm still sour on the two final episodes of the Dark Kingdom arc - so many static shots with monologues in the background; it felt as cheap as the final episode of original Evangelion anime.
However, The Black Moon arc episodes are really good so far. I really hope they will continue with the show. I need my Uranus and 5 Witches.
Indeed, they were good though. Just like Crystal
I only caught up on Crystal the other day (went from just before the end of the Dark Kingdom arc up until the episode before this latest one) and just watched the latest episode.
I've very much enjoyed the series. It's been very good. I hope to see Neptune/Uranus, etc in Crystal eventually as well
Yeah, the first few eps had some pretty bad art in it, but I think they've done better later on in the show. Still wish it was touched up more and shaded, but I guess that's what the blu rays were for. The big disappointment with it being an ONA series, bi-weekly, and delayed for like a year, was that you would THINK it would've had top-notch animation like Ufotable etc. What's weird too is how they've been using random comedy shots. I mean, NOW the show is supposed to be series, and then we're getting Venus getting all pouty?
As for the show, I've been busy lately and before I was REALLY looking forward to each and every episode. Now, I'm still enjoying it, but I constantly forget what week it is, and have it show up (or this get bumped on my sub list) it's more a pleasant surprise. Looking more forward now to Digimon Tri, and well, Toei was Toei on that too -_-
BassForever
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Was gonna catch up on this tonight but Crunchy was acting up so I rage quit. Will try tomorrow
Yes, hopefully but if it happens we'll have to wait, nothing has been announced so far. I wouldn't be surprised if Crystal 2 starts in mid 2016 if we get it.
I always enjoy the transformations
Enjoyed this episode though.Only two more left I think (only 25 eps yeah? or is 26? I forget tbh)
It's 26 episodes.I always enjoy the transformations
Only two more left I think (only 25 eps yeah? or is 26? I forget tbh)
Ty, like I said, forgot. The whole 2 episodes a month thing does that to me >_>
Seeing all the inners + Pluto in the same shot was very cool.
(I love the way they drew Jupiter there as well)
The faces were a bit wonky in this episode, but still not as bad as the first few episodes.
I was "meh" on the long group transformation sequence until I realized, this is probably the last time we see them transform in Crystal, which makes me kinda sad.
Black Lady's voice actress is very good.
(I love the way they drew Jupiter there as well)
The faces were a bit wonky in this episode, but still not as bad as the first few episodes.
I was "meh" on the long group transformation sequence until I realized, this is probably the last time we see them transform in Crystal, which makes me kinda sad.
Black Lady's voice actress is very good.
That's kind of how I felt about the last couple of episodes.
Wont happen, but I'd love to hear "La Soldier" in this series.
There was something else about this episode that I liked, but I couldn't put my finger on it.
It's the fact that the inner senshi all got their own dialogue, and weren't just finishing each others sentences as a group unit like they seem to do whenever they are together (where they seem to lump them all together into one "Inner Senshi" character)
It's the fact that the inner senshi all got their own dialogue, and weren't just finishing each others sentences as a group unit like they seem to do whenever they are together (where they seem to lump them all together into one "Inner Senshi" character)
cj_iwakura
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We'll have to settle for watching the Wiseman fight and playing it on full blast in the background. I'm gonna bet it'll be better than whatever they DO use.
cj_iwakura
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It's too late to tell them to license something better? I feel really bad for the cast since they have to do double work.
Yo-Kai Watch.
But the cast gets paid for double work. And finding work at all is a serious concern for small-time actors.
And it's not quite double, because 90's Sailor Moon had 200 episodes, and if they stick with 13 episodes per-storyline, Crystal should end up with 65 episodes.
They're following the manga so Crystal will have 60 episodes if it continues.
13 is a somewhat typical "block" size in TV programming.
Sailor Moon Crystal's first "season" commitment was 26 episodes, which means it's two blocks long. And they stuck two storylines into it. The first story was 13 chapters of manga, but it used 14 episodes. The second story is 11 chapters of manga, but they have 12 episodes available. Having two blocks in one season game them a bit of wiggle room.
IIRC, Crystal was renewed for a second season, but I don't know if it's 13 or 26 episodes. But it doesn't really matter. The show might just take one year longer to complete, provided it doesn't get cancelled.
I think they'll stick with roughly one season per-block, and if they're given a couple more episodes to work with (13 episodes x 5 blocks = 65), they'll find a use for them. That's how filler is born.
They did 26 episodes because the first to arcs cover exactly 26 manga acts, 14 for Dark Kingdom and 12 for Black Moon (with Chibiusa falling out of the sky at the end of act 14 in the manga as well), the matched them up exactly, there's no reason to assume this would suddenly change for the other arcs.
Sadly it wasn't renewed at all, the "second season" Toei europe referred to is the Black Moon arc, they later clarified that.
And I'm aware that tv shows in Japan usually do 1 to 4 cours with 13 episodes each but very few shows actually match that number, they're usually a bit shorter due to preemptions etc., in fact the only Sailor Moon season that managed to really fit into that schedule was SuperS with 39 episodes all the others did not. So Crystal not fitting exactly is not a big deal. A second season covering the last three arcs would have 34 episodes, that's an very good match for a three cours show.
Zoe
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You're using the wrong chapter count. The reprints reverted back to the original monthly chapter lengths which means more chapters.
And the renewal stuff was all a misunderstanding.
I loved Pluto struggling with leaving her post a lot, it's not an easy decision, it's too bad she only arrived in the last moments of the episode, I would have liked to see a few moments of her interacting with the villains.
Diana taking Pluto's place was awesome although it's obviously just a gesture, there's no way a kitten can guard the gate unless she stops people trying to get through with cuteness.
Diana taking Pluto's place was awesome although it's obviously just a gesture, there's no way a kitten can guard the gate unless she stops people trying to get through with cuteness.
I kinda just assumed that Pluto never "grew up" and that being the Guardian of Time she always just kinda was an adult.
I think it's rather shitty of (Neo?) Queen Serenity to give such a job to a child and leave her there to never make friends or live an actual life.
Also time based shenanigans but like, who was guarding time before Pluto was given the post? or does it all just.. round out due to paradox crap?
Pluto's backstory is awfully confusing.
I think it's rather shitty of (Neo?) Queen Serenity to give such a job to a child and leave her there to never make friends or live an actual life.
Also time based shenanigans but like, who was guarding time before Pluto was given the post? or does it all just.. round out due to paradox crap?
Pluto's backstory is awfully confusing.
It only gets more confusing from here.
Dusk Soldier
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All I can think the whole time I sit through an episode is: "This was so written by a woman."
Every plot seems to boil down to her boyfriend being stolen by another woman, and Sailor Moon using love and feelings to resolve conflict rather than her actual super powers.
I also kind've wonder watching this if this is the real reason Hunter x Hunter is always on hiatus. Like is Togashi constantly getting snatched up by another woman, and do the ensuing marital issues get in the way of his job?
I mean this was probably written before she started dating him, but it still makes me wonder.
So far, I think I prefer Toei's version of Sailor Moon over this.
Every plot seems to boil down to her boyfriend being stolen by another woman, and Sailor Moon using love and feelings to resolve conflict rather than her actual super powers.
I also kind've wonder watching this if this is the real reason Hunter x Hunter is always on hiatus. Like is Togashi constantly getting snatched up by another woman, and do the ensuing marital issues get in the way of his job?
I mean this was probably written before she started dating him, but it still makes me wonder.
So far, I think I prefer Toei's version of Sailor Moon over this.
The original anime or the toku?
Dusk Soldier
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oh, I meant the original anime.
Pretty good ep this week, and now I'm actually really looking forward to the climatic fight.
I wonder if Toei will officially announce the second half of the series. Surely they won't just cut in the middle of the story... Actually I saw the numbers for video sales in Japan from last week I think it is, and the latest Crystal volume was in second place (I think 1 was Big Hero 6) so that would be a good sign
I wonder if Toei will officially announce the second half of the series. Surely they won't just cut in the middle of the story... Actually I saw the numbers for video sales in Japan from last week I think it is, and the latest Crystal volume was in second place (I think 1 was Big Hero 6) so that would be a good sign
Agreed on both. Always had a soft spot for Dimande. For some reason I just pity the guy. And yeah the love triangle is just... they are a freakin family! Stop picking favorites and care about both!
I don't know how I was ever ok with this when I was younger. Watching this now, I felt like 20 kinds of uncomfortable.
Passionately sharing a kiss with your dad, goddamn.
cj_iwakura
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It only has my attention because Ami episode.
Could they not even afford Wiseman's hand animation? Stay losing, Crystal.
It only has my attention because Ami episode.
Could they not even afford Wiseman's hand animation? Stay losing, Crystal.
I have a strange feeling that we will make it to the S Season (Death Busters, Uranus & Neptune) because the positive feedback. I'm here for the Star Season to be honest. Would be interesting to Galaxia's manga storyline transformed into the anime.
Also, Chibiusa is annoying still to me.
Also, Chibiusa is annoying still to me.
cj_iwakura
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Yeah, this is a LOT better than the first season, but that's really not saying much. It's still lazy, reusing the same music left and right, and it pales compared to R.
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