A pilot? I'm not entirely sure what you mean, as it looked like a fairly standard trailer to me.
Nope; it was a 3 minute pilot. Like Kyousogiga's or Gaiking's.
Toei does that shit a lot.
A pilot? I'm not entirely sure what you mean, as it looked like a fairly standard trailer to me.
I just find it amazing that everyone has the same reaction to Tari Tari. Like it was just something that happened. I think the length is what is holding it back, but who knows.
(Also, it's still better than HanaIro!)
Crunchy, Sentai, or Funimation.
Ahh, looks like they reused some footage from this for the first episode of the ONA series.
Yep. It was used for the vendors to demonstrate (pitch) the product and negotiate the licenses at the professional animation market event I mentioned above, the Marché international du film d'animation (Mifa), all while this coincided with the release of the first batch of images from the series as a proof-of-concept (and because of that were extracted from said pilot).Nope; it was a 3 minute pilot. Like Kyousogiga's. Or PPGZ's. Or Gaiking's.
Toei does that shit a lot.
My expectations are exceedingly low. I have a pretty hard time getting hyped for action stuff because it's pretty much a lock on being a let down lately.So... who's excited for Jojo? I hope it's good, seriously.
Well, that is what it says, yeah... but one thing to add, both the movie and series are parallel works from the same project that has Mr. Astruc, the creator of the original concept, at the helm of it (and includes other planned things as well, like 'bande dessinées' penned by him). This was reported as such at the unveiling of the project made at MIPCOM 2010 (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118025064).
About the premiere of the series and when will it be... don't take my word for granted but, from information I have seen, it could be that French TV channel TF1 (that announced a pre-purchase of the series at Annecy's MIFA 2012, and consequently is helping on its production) was aiming for a January-February first emission. Remember, this data is not confirmed...
So... who's excited for Jojo? I hope it's good, seriously.
I saw Wolf Children on the weekend. Definately the highlight of the Reel Anime movies this year. Lighning strikes three times for Hasoda.
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled - Chapter 1: The Wyvern Arrives
I don't. I just remember researching and later saving some links with information about the project since it was presented; keep in mind this is the kind of work that it's going to be followed very closely by the French animation scene, so it is normal that Tsuka (for example) has been providing such key information (even straight from Jeremy Zag himself) while the community at CATSUKA has in turn been reminding everyone about the existence of this, continuously.You really do know everything, don't you?
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled - Chapter 1: The Wyvern Arrives
Akito prefers to take its time introducing a smaller cast of core characters, and establishing Europa as a believable setting in the same world, with their own unique problems and hierarchy. The show is also heavily militaristic, and relatively bleak. There are no school life hi-jinx, there is little humor, and it is rather clear that all the characters are living in times where there is little joy or celebration to be had, and everyone feels a little on edge.
It looks like an offshoot of Toriko, so I hope it differentiates itself, so Im willing to check it out. I just hope it introduces compelling characters.
It looks like an offshoot of Toriko, so I hope it differentiates itself, so Im willing to check it out. I just hope it introduces compelling characters.
Sure. Tokyo ruined the show though.Did you ever watch the last episodes of HanaIro?
Man, so harsh. lolthe story of one man taking care of an abandoned girl with downs syndrome. truly touching stuff
Sorry bro!aww hell naw
Sure. Tokyo ruined the show though.
Tokyo arc is better than any arc in Tari Tari.
Masterful Storytelling Art Online 12
Masterful Storytelling Art Online 12 It is clear to me now that no one could've had the maturity of mind nor the sheer unbridled talent to tackle the themes explored in this arc in such a deep and powerful fashion. Themes like family, love, friendship, unity, strength, loss, sacrifice, the distinction between the real world and the digital one and what it truly means to be human are but a few examples of what can be found here and, although these are themes that have been used by other, lesser authors this is the first time I've seen them so tightly woven together into such a perfect, balanced whole. It's awe-inspiring. It's so awe-inspiring it's almost disgusting.
I don't think I'm getting too ahead of myself by stating that Reki kawahara is most likely gonna be remembered by history as one of the most brilliant and creative literary minds of the 21st century. In fact, it would not really surprise me in the slightest if there were a nobel prize in literature in his future. The way he makes his worlds and characters feel so genuinely natural, believable and compelling is downright unmatched by anyone alive today.
I would hope the writer is more recognized for the more refined Accel World. While SAO has the better main protagonist, it seems every other factor that surrounded Kirito in SAO was just more refined, done better, and improved in a more efficient manner in Accel World.
God I hate myself for not being able to carry on with AW. Cartman, give me strength.So true.
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled - Chapter 1: The Wyvern Arrives
It's a little odd at first to see a Code Geass production taking itself so seriously, especially after two seasons of what the original series degenerated into. Instead of relying on constant plot twists, a high tempo pace, and total insanity, Akito prefers to take its time introducing a smaller cast of core characters, and establishing Europa as a believable setting in the same world, with their own unique problems and hierarchy.
Overall this first chapter was engaging, and very promising, but yet I feel a little wary about the complete series. For a 4-part show, the first part here is spent a little too heavily on development and introductions. This might pay off later on if there is a solid plan, but it might also end up feeling unbalanced if they end up rushing the later presumably more important events due to a lack of time. As it stands, it is almost impossible to tell exactly how the rest of the show will pan out.
Is that a dry run for your application for ANN reviewer, trejo?
- It's no Accel World.
Tokyo arc is better than any arc in Tari Tari.
realtalk.
Oh you guys!What's wrong with Tokyo? Is this about the stranger danger guys again?
Oh you guys!
I'm enjoying this couple action/errands a lot..
Episode 12: Conquest - Oda Nobuna
Now this is how you end an episode. Large armies fighting each others, betrayal, revenge, rage, the ambition, the confessions, the fights, it's all glorious. Some straight up awesome animation as well. What a nice way to top off a day. Looking forward to a second season!
Even love bloom on the battlefield.
So... who's excited for Jojo? I hope it's good, seriously.
Wait, there are only twelve episodes for this season? If so, I might as well power through the last bits of it, since I'm about to hit the 3/4th mark.
I'm serious, I forgot all your complaints about it except for the guys who tried to pick up Ohana.
Shitty writing to contrive "the worst day ever". And considering I was okay with the somewhat idiotic paintball episode from earlier in the series (which, for whatever reason, was the only way they could think of to do an episode about that one character), that's saying something.
It's like being a fan of hamburgers and being shown how cattle are zapped in the brain in order to kill them. Maybe you can still eat burgers, but you'll always have the dead cow in your mind.
That's the reaction that Okada-bot brings.
That's the reaction that Okada-bot brings.
Masterful Storytelling Art Online 12
Wow. Just... wow. This was probably the single greatest anime episode I have watched in years.
The relationship between Kirito, Asuna and their newfound and lovely daughter Yui is incredibly heartwarming in how real it feels. You can tell that the love they all display for each other is extremely genuine in pretty much every scene where they're together.
The episode starts shortly after where the previous one left off. The lovely couple is discussing with a kindhearted young woman who takes care of all the poor children trapped in the cruel and ruthless world of SAO about the possible whereabouts of Yui's original caretakers as well as trying to find out a bit more about where she's come from. Shortly afterwards, a woman from the same guild as the bullies they dispatched in the previous episode shows up and reveals she has a very important favor to ask of them. Turns out that, basically, a man called Kibao has taken control of the guild from its leader Thinker through some dubious means and has turned it into a vile den of scum and villainy. Most shocking of all though, was that it is revealed to us that this is the same man who gave Kirito such a hard time during the second episode by being an all-around douchebag. As you can guess, this was completely flooring to me. Now this is how you do foreshadowing!
So anyway, after listening to the woman's request, Asuna, being the wise and cautious character that she is, admits to having some reservations about believing the woman's story but that stops once Yui assuages her concerns by declaring that she has a pretty good hunch that the woman is being truthful. With Kirito being fully on board, it is decided that whatever it is they were doing before can wait and that this new quest they received is of the utmost importance for everyone involved so they decide to set off straight away but not before Yui pulls a little fit, clings to Kirito's arm and loudly declares that she wants to go too. She's so incredibly HNNNNNNG it hurts!
Some time later, after some very intense raiding inside an underground dungeon and some truly hilarious scenes between Kirito and Asuna that serve to reinforce just how incredibly strong the bond between the two of them is, the party finally chances upon Thinker but are ambushed by a menacing Grim Reaper-looking thing with a very weird eye twitch. After saving the woman like the goddamned hero that he is, Kirito urges the rest of them to flee to safety while he valiantly stays behind to keep the foe at bay. Naturally Asuna, being the strong and loving character that she is, decides to stay by his side no matter what while the two guild member whisk their daughter Yui off to safety using some teleport crystals. The love between the two is palpable during this scene and it's almost enough to move one to tears.
As you can imagine, I was at the edge of my seat during the intense action scenes that followed as the loving duo did battle with the menacing monster only to find themselves outmatched and facing impending doom. I honestly could not believe what was happening before my eyes. I mean, could it possibly be? Were the two protagonists and best characters in the show about to die at the hands of such a fearsome opponent? It seemed like a very real possibility so when all of a sudden Yui showed up again to face the reaper by herself and then proceeded to produce a massive sword out of thin air to vanquish it while the words "Immortal Object" hovered above her head I very nearly shat my pants in disbelief. What was going on? What could this all possibly mean? My mind raced with possibilities but nothing could've prepared me for what was then revealed. It turns out she was never actually a real person but an A.I. as a matter of fact! My face was utterly blown away by these revelations since I would never in a million years would've ever thought of that being the case.
The next few scenes are a little fuzzy because by this point I was in tears by the powerful imagery displayed before me of Yui explaining her origins as well as her functions within the world of SAO, about how she was unable to help the people driven insane by the situation they suddenly found themselves trapped in and about how she eventually broke down but most of all about how she had found two very special players with mental paramaters way different from every single other person inside the world and how much she wandered about longing to meet them. The love Yui expressed for her mama and papa as she explained to them how to hax into the system as well as the way Asuna desperately clung to her daughter's tiny body as she was being sent to the recycle bin truly left me an inconsolable mess. It's a good thing, then, that the tears of sorrow turned into tears of happiness once Kirito, using his newfound l337 h4x skills, managed to retrieve His daughter from HDD oblivion and store her inside a cute little tear-shaped USB drive for his waifu to wear around her neck. The episode then ends with Asuna, being the emotional and believable character that she is, longing for the day when the two of them can finally meet their first daughter again in the real world with the help of SCIENCE or something like that.
In the end I have to say, it's amazing how such smart and emotional writing can evoke some unbelievably strong feelings from within me. Of course, this was also helped by the sublime soundtrack provided by the ever talented Yuki kajiura. She has clearly been bringing her A game for this show seeing how the music has been firing on all cylinders ever since the very first episode. Sometimes rousing, sometimes subdued, sometimes touching, sometimes evoking, always astonishing. This is most definitely her strongest, most original and inspirational work to date.
I may have been a teensy bit down on previous episodes but I think I can safely attribute that to the fact my mind was having trouble keeping up with the prowess of the writing but now that the veil has been lifted from my eyes I can finally see the proverbial light. It is clear to me now that no one could've had the maturity of mind nor the sheer unbridled talent to tackle the themes explored in this arc in such a deep and powerful fashion. Themes like family, love, friendship, unity, strength, loss, sacrifice, the distinction between the real world and the digital one and what it truly means to be human are but a few examples of what can be found here and, although these are themes that have been used by other, lesser authors this is the first time I've seen them so tightly woven together into such a perfect, balanced whole. It's awe-inspiring. It's so awe-inspiring it's almost disgusting.
I don't think I'm getting too ahead of myself by stating that Reki kawahara is most likely gonna be remembered by history as one of the most brilliant and creative literary minds of the 21st century. In fact, it would not really surprise me in the slightest if there were a nobel prize in literature in his future. The way he makes his worlds and characters feel so genuinely natural, believable and compelling is downright unmatched by anyone alive today.