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Spring Anime 2015 |OT2| Euriphonium
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ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
I dunno Tamako Love Story had canon butt-touching.
All depends on how they play that,
if it remains a one sided crush, that is a bit on eww side but otherwise fine, anything above that is genuinely disturbing to me.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Sound! Euphonium 10:
Great episode. Kumiko and Natsuki's conversation was really good. I liked how Natsuki headed off some of Kumiko's worries, and also showed that she hasn't lost heart because of this. I was worried that she would revert back to being apathetic, but she seems like she's really dedicated to getting better now and hoping to make the cut next year.
I think this show keeps getting better with its characters. A few episodes ago it felt like a lot of the cast weren't really developed that well, but I think that everyone is starting to grow more as we get to see more of them. Characters who were on the periphery are becoming more fleshed out, and I think I have a good handle on just about everyone who has gotten a good amount of screen time. The trumpet drama this episode all felt like it played out fairly well. Yuko stepped over the line a couple of times, but her dedication to Kaori was impressive. Kaori's scene practicing as Kumiko and Asuka watched was a great moment, too. My biggest regret with this show is just that 13 episodes aren't enough for us to get to know all of these characters super well. I really hope that we get a second season.
Great episode. Kumiko and Natsuki's conversation was really good. I liked how Natsuki headed off some of Kumiko's worries, and also showed that she hasn't lost heart because of this. I was worried that she would revert back to being apathetic, but she seems like she's really dedicated to getting better now and hoping to make the cut next year.
I think this show keeps getting better with its characters. A few episodes ago it felt like a lot of the cast weren't really developed that well, but I think that everyone is starting to grow more as we get to see more of them. Characters who were on the periphery are becoming more fleshed out, and I think I have a good handle on just about everyone who has gotten a good amount of screen time. The trumpet drama this episode all felt like it played out fairly well. Yuko stepped over the line a couple of times, but her dedication to Kaori was impressive. Kaori's scene practicing as Kumiko and Asuka watched was a great moment, too. My biggest regret with this show is just that 13 episodes aren't enough for us to get to know all of these characters super well. I really hope that we get a second season.
ultimatemegax
Member
This is pretty much my thought on the novel as well. It's astonishing how much depth Takeda gave these characters in pretty much one novel. While there's some changes added by Ishihara/Hanada, most of the groundwork was done by her in one 320 pg story. It's astonishing to see how well a full ensemble story could be told when you're not fully focusing on the main character doing/solving everything by themselves. I liken this strategy to a much better execution of what happened with Tamako Market. Both stories focused a lot on the people surrounding the main POV character, but Euphonium did a better job tying the tales together as well as involving a growth in the main character herself.
If there is another work created from this franchise, I truly hope we skip novel 2 or abbreviate it to fit in novel 3. Novel 3 would be a fantastic way to continue and conclude the story in another season. I'm very partial as the epilogue in that novel, combined with the journey throughout the franchise, really made me tear up in sadness that the story was done. There's no other good way to end the anime adaptation IMO.
(I'd also like to see the developments/introduction/growth in novel 2, but novel 3 surpasses it in sheer execution/depth/Kumiko growth.)
MikeHattsu
Member
Last blog updates for this trip:
Love Live - Shrine
Tokyo Anime Center - Grisaia Anime
Steins;Gate - Shrine Building
Love Live - Kanda
Will probably update again in November
Love Live - Shrine
Tokyo Anime Center - Grisaia Anime
Steins;Gate - Shrine Building
Love Live - Kanda
Will probably update again in November
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
Hibike! Euphonium - 10
Absolutely superb episode, maybe my favorite yet. Really interesting story bits and fantastic direction, the latter managing to produce more tension than last episode which contained the audition. Really nice framing and angles, too.
But yeh, story wise this was an important step, too. Reina and Taki being already acquainted explains why Reina was so infatuated already and stated that Taki-sensei is awesome. At that earlier point, it seemed a tad questionable how quickly she grew to like him but it makes sense given the new information, since she'd knew so much more about his character and work.
The conflict that arose was also not only very realistic but also finally proved to be a challenge to Taki that he couldn't overcome with his stubborn, somewhat ruthless methodology. He actually has to deal with the fact that students would be affected by the rumors and doubts and no amount of "just keep practicing" would solve this. So now we get a second audition for the solo trumpet part, which I really didn't expect.
Every scene involving Kumiko is just fun to watch and there was so much good character development stuffed in this episode, a real joy to see.
It's a real pity we only get to see 13 episodes for now. Although, if this one is successful and the rather large amount of merchandise that ultimategax mentioned some time ago sells well, what's stopping another season? Especially since KyoAni would have the rights to do just that anyways, right?
Absolutely superb episode, maybe my favorite yet. Really interesting story bits and fantastic direction, the latter managing to produce more tension than last episode which contained the audition. Really nice framing and angles, too.
But yeh, story wise this was an important step, too. Reina and Taki being already acquainted explains why Reina was so infatuated already and stated that Taki-sensei is awesome. At that earlier point, it seemed a tad questionable how quickly she grew to like him but it makes sense given the new information, since she'd knew so much more about his character and work.
The conflict that arose was also not only very realistic but also finally proved to be a challenge to Taki that he couldn't overcome with his stubborn, somewhat ruthless methodology. He actually has to deal with the fact that students would be affected by the rumors and doubts and no amount of "just keep practicing" would solve this. So now we get a second audition for the solo trumpet part, which I really didn't expect.
Every scene involving Kumiko is just fun to watch and there was so much good character development stuffed in this episode, a real joy to see.
It's a real pity we only get to see 13 episodes for now. Although, if this one is successful and the rather large amount of merchandise that ultimategax mentioned some time ago sells well, what's stopping another season? Especially since KyoAni would have the rights to do just that anyways, right?
ultimatemegax
Member
The KyoAni Shop lists at least 67 pieces of merchandise for Euphonium alone. This doesn't include video discs either (which are also sold in the KyoAni Shop). While nothing has matched the Haruka/Makoto mook (rush took down the server and a re-stock was gone in 2 hours), it appears to have done well enough for the studio's store. Additionally, events at Animate Yokohama and Uji have brought in a fair amount as have tourists to Uji. There's definitely a lot of interest that won't necessarily be reflected in the numbers of video discs sold.
The studio negotiated for the rights to adapt the first novel. If things go well and depending on how much Takajimasha wants for more, there is nothing stopping KyoAni and the rest of the committee from doing more. The past few episodes have increased the popularity of the series immensely, so it looks to be doing well enough to justify more with the CTFK method. I wouldn't be surprised to see a sequel, but I can't say in what format.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Last blog updates for this trip:
Love Live - Shrine
Tokyo Anime Center - Grisaia Anime
Steins;Gate - Shrine Building
Love Live - Kanda
Will probably update again in November
You dont go to where Tsuritama is (it was a real place wasnt it?)
MikeHattsu
Member
Not seen the show and didn't visit Enoshima
A lot of shows have been unexpectedly dark this season.
Luckily Hello! Kinmoza didnt get the memo.
It is!
a little yuri is fine too!
CheapJuice
Member
Euphonium - 10
Enjoyed this one a lot, but god dayum just play the instruments you little shits, next time you try to start some beef I hope Asuka blows you out.
That said I liked that time was dedicated to more characters. Can't say I missed the other two that usually hangs with Kumiko. Episode just went by without me giving them a thought. Natsuki really grew on me, I need more of her and Asuka.
Enjoyed this one a lot, but god dayum just play the instruments you little shits, next time you try to start some beef I hope Asuka blows you out.
That said I liked that time was dedicated to more characters. Can't say I missed the other two that usually hangs with Kumiko. Episode just went by without me giving them a thought. Natsuki really grew on me, I need more of her and Asuka.
Indeed.
Not enjoying Hyouka, Shardy?
Also I need to watch that show too. So many things on my list >_<
China is ok with this!
The yuri is strong in this one.
so good
Last blog updates for this trip:
Love Live - Shrine
Tokyo Anime Center - Grisaia Anime
Steins;Gate - Shrine Building
Love Live - Kanda
Will probably update again in November
Yaaaaaay! Nice pictures as always Mike!
That .gif is super duper squee worthy cute!
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
Talk about CR, i just remember none of any official sub group(CR, Funi etc) acquired Symphogear G, i hope same thing won't happen to Symphogear GX this time.
I just got around to finishing the last 2 episodes of Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki Kun. I heard before that people really hated the ending, and after watching it, i'm not sure why.
I thought the episode was very good, and the final moments were incredibly sweet, with Sakura remarking how despite their relationship not changing in the slightest, she loves Nozaki more and more due to the time they are spending together, and she doesn't mind if it stays that way as long as they are together.
It wasn't a romantic ending, but I wasn't expecting that from this series. The way it ended fit really well with the tone of the series, in my opinion.
I thought the episode was very good, and the final moments were incredibly sweet, with Sakura remarking how despite their relationship not changing in the slightest, she loves Nozaki more and more due to the time they are spending together, and she doesn't mind if it stays that way as long as they are together.
It wasn't a romantic ending, but I wasn't expecting that from this series. The way it ended fit really well with the tone of the series, in my opinion.
I hated the ending simply for the fact that the big joke just wasn't funny.
I'm on the same page. Couldn't really understand the distaste.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
People wanted a confession or something, which is absurd given the premise of the show.
Let us have our fun!
It still is. Yall are really being silly about all this.
People should enjoy anime however they see fit.
Same. Except its a dual attack from both the superiors and a constant battle with the buggiest piece of shit database that anyone has ever implemented.
I would watch a show about cute girls captaining boats.
Anime, get on this.
Seriously? they look completely different!
I dont think its difficult at all to tell them apart.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Is that show still a dumb Maria Holic x Harry Potter ripoff? lol
Euphonium 10
Aw, this must be the symphony of the broken dreams. It was fun until it lasted (I don't really get why some of you are so annoyed about it, I found the reactions and the conversations hilarious).
Interesting episode, Asuka being Asuka and Natsuki being awesome. We even got to see Taki-sensei loosing it´s cool, I guess every character much have his chance of development.
It has been mentioned but I really feel we have to give credit to Kumiko at how fun this show is, there is something that really grabs you of her personality but I couldn't name it.
Aw, this must be the symphony of the broken dreams. It was fun until it lasted (I don't really get why some of you are so annoyed about it, I found the reactions and the conversations hilarious).
Interesting episode, Asuka being Asuka and Natsuki being awesome. We even got to see Taki-sensei loosing it´s cool, I guess every character much have his chance of development.
It has been mentioned but I really feel we have to give credit to Kumiko at how fun this show is, there is something that really grabs you of her personality but I couldn't name it.
More or less. I still like it more then Euphonium.
Cornbread78
Member
It's tough. I accepted it as' is because of the theme of the show, however, a little pay-off for Sakura would have been nice.
Is there any other source material for the series or was that it?
A lot of room for more there.
OH nooooo
To be fair, I spent 150$ on the NISA Love Live set and I kind of regret spending that much.
I know your weakness.
Why Zachy? You know I cant resist this sort of thing!
So theres a TV series coming out? The first show was shorter I think.
Oh well, more Ruby!
I cant wait to see people's reactions, either way.
I havent actually watched the movie yet. I dont expect it to live up to the series but maybe a fun diversion. Everything was too neatly tied together already. Seeing it from a different perspective might be really fun though. Saikano OVA did that from Chise's perspective.
Status Quo is Glod after all.
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
No, people didn't expect or really want that even because everyone already understood this is just a rather episodic show with no real overarching development. However, they then shoved this kind of confession scene in there at the end anyways, letting Nozaki go out of character in order to deliver a poor bait. Because really, it needed to end this way, the cheapest kind of "he misunderstood her LOL" joke.
It's no big deal anyways, but still left a sour taste for the ending.
Sounds good. *hoping intensifies*
Ghost in the Shell: Arise TV Show 1-3
Never seen any Ghost in the Shell, it is pretty good so far. Sci-fi whatnot.
dat glorious yandere face
He would, actually.
Probably wouldnt root for Kuroneko though.
No way. I just want to watch more of Euphonium!
You can safely skip to episode 13 around the festival arc and literally not miss ANYTHING.
Cajun plz
Cornbread78
Member
Ouch, that sucks. Maybe they'll throw her a bone eventually, lol.
Cajun, Best Buy had the complete Clannad and Clannad After Story Blu-Rays on sale for under $50 and I almost pulled the trigger for the first time until I realized that my wife would beat me, lol.
If by eventually I hope you mean end of the series maybe because that is how this game works.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Kimi to natsu no owari shourai no yume~ ♪( ´θ｀
ノOkay I'll stop now. ;P
Euphonium 10
The dream is dead and Yuko was unbearable, but it honestly doesn't matter because this episode was absolutely terrific. It was filled with wonderful moments, like Kumiko's talk with Natsuki (which perfectly showcased the later's growth as a person) and Reina's outburst. That outburst felt very natural to me, and I love how Kumiko and Reina's current relationship. The interplay between Kumiko, Hazuki and Midori was nice, but it's nothing you haven't really seen before. Kumiko and Reina have this unique friendship... jokes aside, I really appreciate how open they can be with each other. I'm super glad that Taki was actually worn down by the band's nonsense; he's calm and serene, but it's good that even he has a limit. Also, they followed up on Asuka's true nature, which was something I wanted to see more of. Real talk: I loved Asuka purely based on the fact that she was entertaining but I didn't really dig her character (or lack thereof) to much. But now, when that happy-go-luck facade cracks just a little bit, I get excited. She's a really intriguing person, and it's a damn shame the anime is ending soon because I would kill to see an episode centered around her.
God, what a great episode.
The dream is dead and Yuko was unbearable, but it honestly doesn't matter because this episode was absolutely terrific. It was filled with wonderful moments, like Kumiko's talk with Natsuki (which perfectly showcased the later's growth as a person) and Reina's outburst. That outburst felt very natural to me, and I love how Kumiko and Reina's current relationship. The interplay between Kumiko, Hazuki and Midori was nice, but it's nothing you haven't really seen before. Kumiko and Reina have this unique friendship... jokes aside, I really appreciate how open they can be with each other. I'm super glad that Taki was actually worn down by the band's nonsense; he's calm and serene, but it's good that even he has a limit. Also, they followed up on Asuka's true nature, which was something I wanted to see more of. Real talk: I loved Asuka purely based on the fact that she was entertaining but I didn't really dig her character (or lack thereof) to much. But now, when that happy-go-luck facade cracks just a little bit, I get excited. She's a really intriguing person, and it's a damn shame the anime is ending soon because I would kill to see an episode centered around her.
God, what a great episode.
I agree, those episodes were actually fairly solid. I enjoyed the Sekitani Jun /Hyouka club stuff. It should have been more like that. Instead it went back to insipid garbage.
Still wondering this.
If you guys didn't notice what was weird about this poster... (and i'm not sure how many of you could even tell the difference offhand)
Well, either the person who drew it has no concept of the size of mouthpieces, or, given their painstaking attention to detail so far...that's a low brass mouthpiece, probably a euphonium mouthpiece. In her hands, that's way bigger than a trumpet mouthpiece.
BEAR I love how you delve into the details of this show. Makes me appreciate it even more than I previously would have. I need to bookmark all your comments about it actually.
And you bring up a very interesting point right here hehee.
are you baiting me...
names2hard4you
Member
Glad that I am not the only one saying it. She's a nosy, embarrassing and annoying brat. If I were the other girl I would have told her to shut up too when she did, that was just plain embarrassing. She wants to be her knight in shining armour or something.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
This sounds promising. Euphonium has really been one of the more surprising shows in recent memory, and I really would dearly love to see a second season, so I hope that the merchandise continues to sell well and everyone gets on board for making more of the series.
Aside from a number of fantastic episodes of television, including Episode 11 which is one of the best episodes of the entire series.
I'm guessing
senpai will win
phoenix296
Member
I hope not.
Cornbread78
Member
My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute a.k.a
Oreimo
Ok, lol, WTF is this one.. comedy, right, right?
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
Gotta be rather awkward how everyone must know at this point what she fantasizes about when doing the deeds.
But I really liked how the interaction between her and Kaori showed that Kaori really would like take the solo part after all, even after already losing out. Sure, Kaori always acted adamant being okay with the audition results and she'd as if she'd prefer Yuko to remain silent, but she probably really appreciated Yuko's effort (I mean she outright thanked her twice for it) and was having some hope left. If that weren't the case she probably would've reacted much more upset and shut Yuko down for good instead of letting her continuously bring it up and disrupting everyone.
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