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[Branduil]

Looks like it's a fantasy setting rather than a traditional high-school anime; maybe it will really be Imaishi's Utena:

That gondola lift looks cool.

 

[/XX/]

Also, the previous scan confirms that all the young animators that participated in Little Witch Academia will be working on the show.

That reminds me... would you have preferred Mai Yoneyama as character designer, 7Th?

 

[madp]

Looks like it's a fantasy setting rather than a traditional high-school anime; maybe it will really be Imaishi's Utena:

Also, the previous scan confirms that all the young animators that participated in Little Witch Academia will be working on the show.

And hey, there's another scan!
*Whoops, posted right above*
LOOK AT DAT BG

The hype is unbearable.

BUENO

It's like the 90s all over again!

Does this mean I'll finally be able to find a job?

 

[Pooya]

Those backgrounds look hot, pretty interesting.

well, we better get some kind of pv in a not too distant future.

 

[e_i]

Kill la Kill

Why do all deliquent high school girls wear the same outfit?

 

[-Horizon-]

Infinite Stratos 7-8

Laura going for the kill (in multiple ways) in both of these episodes.

 

[ZachDeKoromaru]

Kill la Kill

Why do all deliquent high school girls wear the same outfit?

I don't see any bandage bras. Though that could change any time.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Kill la Kill

Why do all deliquent high school girls wear the same outfit?

Pride stuff

 

[SDBurton]

Seriously the show is so amazing.

I just wish Nakamura got around to fucking with Saeki instead of the MC. Show needs some :SDBurton obviously.

Hahah I'd be down for that!

yessssss, 90s-style suspenders + crop top. My 12-year-old self who was led onto the dark path by Misty and Tifa Lockheart weeps with gratitude.

And here I was thinking I'd be the only one hyped at suspenders. Hell yeah!

 

[Jarmel]

But they look great in art books.

So I actually decided to look at the art books in particular and Loran is going to turn out be Laura isn't he?

Some of those shots look so feminine. I do think the designs themselves might be fine but whoever adapted it due a horrendous job.

 

[Hellsing321]

Getting huge Utena vibes from Statsuki's uniform. Really everything about the show is giving me Utena vibes. CAN'T WAIT!

 

[Theonik]

So I actually decided to look at the art books in particular and Loran is going to turn out be Laura isn't he?

Some of those shots look so feminine. I do think the designs themselves might be fine but whoever adapted it due a horrendous job.

You weren't reading my impressions were you? You are in for a nice ride!

Spoiler

Rumour has it the director wanted the MC to be a female at first but studio heads shot him down. He took his revenge after that. Oh trust me he did.

 

[survivor]

Looks like it's a fantasy setting rather than a traditional high-school anime; maybe it will really be Imaishi's Utena:

Interest rising.

 

[7Th]

Some other stuff from the magazine:

-Ryuuko and Satsuki are both the protagonists; not one more important than the other.

-It has a huge cast, but Nakashima says that there are no throw-away characters; everyone fits perfectly into the story. There is a lot of character development.

-There ARE male characters; Sushio says that he is getting to draw quite a few handsome dudes.

-The setting is some sort of industrial-age post-apocalyptic Babylon Tower.

-In the setting, uniforms vary based on each person’s talents and they give them power accordingly in the right fields. Satsuki wishes to conquer the Academy with her power while Ryuuko stands in her way.

So basically, all the fears people had were unfounded. THIS HYPE TRAIN IS PERFECTLY SAFE!

That reminds me... would you have preferred Mai Yoneyama as character designer, 7Th?

No, I just didn't expect Sushio because he has been inactive (as far as animation is concerned) for at least a year.

 

[Kurita]

Thank god there are dudes, I couldn't watch a show filled with girls.

 

[Syrinx]

This show sounds interesting and I will probably check it out, but first I should watch Gurren Lagann shouldn't I?

 

[darkside31337]

I hope those Utena comparisons are apt.

My gut tells me this is just the new Penguindrum though.

Spoiler

because its gonna suck bad

 

[Jarmel]

You weren't reading my impressions were you? You are in for a nice ride!

Spoiler

Rumour has it the director wanted the MC to be a female at first but studio heads shot him down. He took his revenge after that. Oh trust me he did.

Now I'm somewhat scared. My first reaction was that he's a trap but too many of the scenes wouldn't make sense if he was a female. Oh god.

 

[PdotMichael]

Kill la Kill

Why do all deliquent high school girls wear the same outfit?

They wear long skirts though.

 

[RurouniZel]

Infinite Stratos 06

Where was she hiding those.

Anime

 

[Theonik]

Infinite Stratos 07

Baka baka baka

:Hometown also featuring the magibra .This guy man. This guy. What's with harem protags. :lol
Dem fujoshis Also butts.

Now I'm somewhat scared. My first reaction was that he's a trap but too many of the scenes wouldn't make sense if he was a female. Oh god.

You will see!

 

[Jarmel]

Anime

Gotta wrap 'em up real tight.

 

[Taruranto]

The brother is a girl too.

You should write a LN about that.

 

[Tomat]

Please stop doing this Japan.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Please stop doing this Japan.

People just want girls that can leave indents on their penis. What's wrong with that?

 

[RurouniZel]

People just want girls that can leave indents on their penis. What's wrong with that?

Would that increase or decrease blood flow?

 

[Crash Station]

Killer better not be Utena. I want hot-blooded action, not musicals.

 

[7Th]

Killer better not be Utena. I want hot-blooded action, not musicals.

They promised lots of hand-to-hand action in the interview.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Killer better not be Utena. I want hot-blooded action, not musicals.

Can't we have both?

 

[Crash Station]

Can't we have both?

No

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Would that increase or decrease blood flow?

I... Uhh.... Hmmmm

 

[Jarmel]

They promised lots of hand-to-hand action in the interview.

Hmmm, not sure if I want actually.

 

[Envelope]

Please stop doing this Japan.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

They promised lots of hand-to-hand action in the interview.

The most natural form of love between girls is with the hands

Spoiler

and the mouth

.

 

[Theonik]

Please stop doing this Japan.

Sorry it's part of the loli handbook.

Would that increase or decrease blood flow?

I will consult my doujins and get back to you.

 

[madp]

Please stop doing this Japan.

That's not even a fang, just a snaggletooth.

 

[7Th]

Hmmm, not sure if I want actually.

Hand-to-hand means "sword-fighting" in this context; they just meant that no robots will be involved. (It was kind of in reference to Gurren-Lagann...)

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Hmmm, not sure if I want actually.

Why wouldn't you want hand-to-hand action?

 

[Jarmel]

Hand-to-hand also includes the sword; they just meant that no robots will be involved. (It was kind of in reference to Gurren-Lagann...)

Alright, that's a lot better.

Why wouldn't you want hand-to-hand action?

There are very few animators who I think can do hand-to-hand scenes well. Without weapons, the sole difference between the two parties would be the different styles they use. It's not so much an issue of fluidity but rather capturing the body movements and positioning. With weapons, there is more leeway due to the difference in weapons used.

 

[-Horizon-]

Please stop doing this Japan.

"nope"

 

[Regulus Tera]

I THOUGHT KILL LA KILL COULDN'T SOUND MORE AMAZING

BUT IT DID

IMAISHIPOCALYPSE IS UNSTOPPABLE

 

[Dresden]

There are very few animators who I think can do hand-to-hand scenes well. Without weapons, the sole difference between the two parties would be the different styles they use. It's not so much an issue of fluidity but rather capturing the body movements and positioning. With weapons, there is more leeway due to the difference in weapons used.

Dude, consider the folks working on this.

 

[Kagami]

I dunno, I mean, nobody else had their crack fallin' out of their bathing suit.

Well others did, Amy just got the most attention.
They seem to like drawing cracks, even when they're off in the distance in the background of a scene.

This girl is meant to be 14 right.

Amy and Saaya are 15, and Melty's 14.

 

[Thoraxes]

Looks like it's a fantasy setting rather than a traditional high-school anime; maybe it will really be Imaishi's Utena:

Dat spiral structure.

 

[7Th]

I THOUGHT KILL LA KILL COULDN'T SOUND MORE AMAZING

BUT IT DID

IMAISHIPOCALYPSE IS UNSTOPPABLE

The moment it was confirmed Nakashima was involved I was sure it was going to be something special.

 

[Kurita]

Well others did, Amy just got the most attention.
They seem to like drawing cracks, even when they're off in the distance in the background of a scene.

That's one flat ass.

 

[Jarmel]

Dude, consider the folks working on this.

I would rather they do larger scale stuff than hand-to-hand.

 

[Mature]

I would rather they do larger scale stuff than hand-to-hand.

Oh? I'm quite pleased to hear it's "hand-to-hand".

 

[Thoraxes]

That's one flat ass.

I dunno man, let's use another perspective.

 

[Kurita]

Better!