You can "improve" things without completely changing art designs though. The fact that there is such a huge change means one of two things:
a) They didn't give a crap about the initial broadcast and put zero actual thought into the design of backgrounds, so when they decided to actually put some thought into it, they came up with completely different ideas.
b) After working on the broadcast versions, they changed their minds on what they felt would be the right direction to approach the design of the backgrounds, and completely redesigned them because they had a new and different idea after completing the original production.
Both these possibilities say very bad things about the production approach of the show. This is not about being slavish to an original release. It is about revisionism itself being bad. It should not be encouraged. Creators should think carefully about what they want to put out when they release something, instead of just doing whatever and then changing their minds later. Once you put something out there, it is out there, and should continue to be made available at the very least for archival purposes. Releasing something and then trying to erase it from existence because you changed your mind is a offense against art.
It's okay, I hate her too. I only appreciate her existence because of how well Momiji and the other oddball cast plays off of her. I know I'm not alone there.
I'll take your word for it, since it's obviously successful by some measure. But when the worst character is the anchor of the show, it's hard to take it. lolJust because the unlikable protagonist isn't being tortured at every waking moment doesn't mean a work can't be good. I'm assuming it's popular because of the rest of the cast, which play off each other so damn well in both content and delivery that I'm surprised so many people are complaining.
Dammit, where's Articalys? Back me up on this, dude.
Shinpachi is a buzzkill because he's normal, not because he's despicable!Since when? Straight men are fuckin buzzkills, dude. Why do you think Shinpachi is so unpopular?
Yeah, but somehow Ichiko makes me sympathize with Momiji. That's how bad she is. lolWhy do you think you're being sexist? (Eh, nevermind. I read the top post on this page. I getcha)
I think both Momoji and Ichiko are assholes. They almost got Keita killed because of their stupid shit.
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Hey, if BioWare is allowed to change their ending twice, so can Shaft.Somehow I missed all this. Well said.
One of us! One of us!
Also, this loli-vampire can transform into non-loli. Instant hit!
It's not like I was going to do anything with this $350 anyway.
It's not even that the background art is terrible, which it is, but its the implication (seemingly justified) that SHAFT don't even know what background art is for or how it should be used.
I almost feel like my dislike for their designs is irrational at this point. It's got something to do with the eyes and the mouth, probably the lack of a nose too (which is weird because a lot of anime characters lack noses).
Sorry, couldn't resist!
Kentucky.
Oh...
I wasn't expecting a serious response. Thanks for taking some time to spell it out for me!
I thought everyone here was watching Accel World (and SAO) regardless of whether or not it is bad.
I don't have anybody on my Ignore List right now, and I usually don't. I was just responding to cajun's post.
Two wrongs can make a right! *hasn't seen Fate/Zero* He wasn't the head writer, so I don't think it counts. Or maybe it doesn't count because it partly belongs to Type-Moon. *ponders*I'm glad Type-Moon's mature, sophisticated universe was enough to offset Urobuchi's stupidity.
Do I want to know what this is? Does she clone herself and then make out with herself?Once we hit her second transformation in Kizumonogatari, we'll finally have the most universally crowd-pleasing anime character ever.
That's being kind, but I figure I should agree because it's their secret best show.They're much more successful when they just stick to one well-made background that they use for 90% of the episdode a la Natsu no Arashi. It was almost like watching the animated equivalent of a stage play at times.
Oh yes, the woman-punching hobo!
Yeah, but somehow Ichiko makes me sympathize with Momiji. That's how bad she is. lol
Two wrongs can make a right! *hasn't seen Fate/Zero* He wasn't the head writer, so I don't think it counts.
WAIT FOR 8.30
Not even Watanabe could convince me otherwise.Even if this were a Phoenix Wright anime penned by Shu Takumi himself, you still wouldn't watch it as it aired anyways.
ANN credits him as script supervisor. Still doesn't count!I'm pretty sure he was. Considering this is apparently the only good thing to come from the Type-Moon universe.
Two wrongs can make a right! *hasn't seen Fate/Zero* He wasn't the head writer, so I don't think it counts. Or maybe it doesn't count because it partly belongs to Type-Moon. *ponders*
She's only sympathetic in comparison though. Although, I almost feel like she has to amp her horribleness up in order to compensate for Ichiko's horribleness. lolI'm 90% sure that's what you're supposed to be doing. Momiji is the more sympathetic character and it's brought up. Should be a whole arc about it at the end of the show.
Oh yes, the woman-punching hobo!
The only show where their lazy backgrounds really work is Hidamari Sketch because the minimalist and random abstract designs(accidentally?) complement the themes of the series.
Bake and Nise are both exceptionally popular. I would say they are more accessible than you are giving them credit for.
She's only sympathetic in comparison though. Although, I almost feel like she has to amp her horribleness up in order to compensate for Ichiko's horribleness. lol
(I'd probably like the show a lot more if Momiji was the main character and it was about her trying to deal with this insufferable person that she's forced to be around).
Well yes, butUrobuchi is easily the most well known writer in anime at the moment (that I can actually write that sentence is kind of amazing, isn't it?) so I imagine there'll be more people excited than just cosmic.
newtaminA + Urobuchi seems like a very :cosmic combination. ¯\_(ツ_/¯
Waiting for the second season to be out on Blu-ray. >_>Why haven't you seen Fate Zero? It was amazing even by monocle standards.
Two wrongs can make a right! *hasn't seen Fate/Zero* He wasn't the head writer, so I don't think it counts. Or maybe it doesn't count because it partly belongs to Type-Moon. *ponders*
Eh, they're exceptionally popular otaku-works which isn't the same thing as being accessible at all. I tend to think of 'accessible' in terms of works that you don't need to be a super-nerd to get into, like Summer Wars.
So it looks like they published the first staff list for the Mondai-Ji-tachi ga Isekai Kara Kuru Sō Desu yo anime on the official site (click the button marked "new" near the upper-right).
Series Director: Keizou Kusakawa (Dog Days S1, Campione, everything Nanoha since A's)
Director: Yasutaka Yamamoto (Squid Girl S2)
Series Composition: Noboru Kimura (Nyaruko-san, Amagami SS+)
Character Design: Naomi Ide (Lotte no Omocha)
Animation Production: Diomedea (Squid Girl, Campione)
You rang?
What about K-On?
Two wrongs can make a right! *hasn't seen Fate/Zero* He wasn't the head writer, so I don't think it counts. Or maybe it doesn't count because it partly belongs to Type-Moon. *ponders*
What about K-On?
I don't wanna.
K-On! is only for people who have spent years of their life studying musical theory and history.
Do I want to know what this is? Does she clone herself and then make out with herself?
is there an Eureka 7 AO tonight?
Prequel. She's a full adult in Kizu, then gets demoted to loli in Bake, and is back up to teenager by Nise!
He wrote the novel.
Doesn't count! Pure Urobuchi or bust. Would you call a [book adaptation] a [author] production?The guy who actually wrote the novel doesn't count as a writer. Okay?
Sorry but I'm not understanding this one.
You can't get much more :chet than Eiken. I haven't even heard of the other shows, so I wouldn't know.I know Eiken would be a :Chet show but are the others too? I don't really know anything about them. You should take a look at watching Horizon maybe because it's got quite a bit of :Chet as you probably already know.
In Nise,isn't her transformation temporary?
You're joking, right? Right?
You're joking, right? Right?
Keep this in mind, everyone in the K-ON! thread can play an instrument to an almost professional standard.
Doesn't count! Pure Urobuchi or bust. Would you call a [book adaptation] a [author] production?
Keep this in mind, everyone in the K-ON! thread can play an instrument to an almost professional standard.
Keep this in mind, everyone in the K-ON! thread can play an instrument to an almost professional standard.
I know I'm late to the party but: Chet confirmed for no shame.
Still doesn't c- okay fine, I guess that counts then.I guess that depends on whether said author sat in on every single script meeting personally and actively participated in the direction of the screenplays and alternations in the content.
As an authority figure on classifying otaku bait, I have to strongly disagree. *pops out license* K-On! has pandering, but it's far from the worst.All that K-On talk reminds me that I should get around to watching the 2nd season. Because I don't have a choice.
I loathed and despised the first season so much, and I keep stalling every time I try to progress through the 2nd. I hate this show, nothing more than utter contempt for this lousy franchise. It is the worst form of otakubait trash. I'm just glad the franchise is finally dead.
All that K-On talk reminds me that I should get around to watching the 2nd season. Because I don't have a choice.
I hate this show, nothing more than utter contempt for this lousy franchise. It is the worst form of otakubait trash.
I'm not sure how you came to that conclusion now of all times.