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[madp]

The twist is that PreCure has gotten such bad ratings that it's being canceled and replaced with Sailor Moon

I'd be fine with that at this point, although the article mentions that the first product line for the new series is going to target women in their 20s so I assume that it's going to be in a more adult-friendly timeslot.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Supposedly it's being marketed towards young women, so there's that.

Ah so it's gonna be a nostalgia cash cow instead? Hopefully it doesn't turn out like Rebuild.

 

[Narag]

Supposedly it's being marketed towards young women, so there's that.

Precure going to be ten years old soon. Viewers can graduate to Sailor Moon as they get older and it gets cashcowed out yearly

 

[madp]

Ah so it's gonna be a nostalgia cash cow instead? Hopefully it doesn't turn out like Rebuild.

Glorious CG youma future.

 

[zeroshiki]

Unless it is TV Tokyo or a Sunrise show, it can only ever have an early morning timeslot or be in the middle of the night. I'm not sure how they can appeal to women that way.

 

[Hitokage]

Oh, apparently it's in the December-January window. Winter it is then.

 

[Narag]

Unless it is TV Tokyo or a Sunrise show, it can only ever have an early morning timeslot or be in the middle of the night. I'm not sure how they can appeal to women that way.

As someone who has no idea how this works, could you go into a little more detail why that is?

 

[Regulus Tera]

Glorious CG youma future.

CGI transformation brooches and wands, the Precure way.

Actually, CGI sailor fuku.

 

[Narag]

CGI transformation brooches and wands, the Precure way.

Actually, CGI sailor fuku.

Full CG like a Precure ED with the twist being the actual ED being 2D.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Oh, apparently it's in the December-January window. Winter it is then.

I maintain they are tricking us and it's actually gonna air in February as soon as Dokidoki! finishes.

Or maybe Dokidoki! is gonna be the shortest Precure yet.

 

[Hitokage]

I maintain they are tricking us and it's actually gonna air in February as soon as Dokidoki! finishes.

Or maybe Dokidoki! is gonna be the shortest Precure yet.

I'm only concerned about the thread I will finally be able to make.

Oh yeah, if it starts in December, then Winter thread starts then and I better not be getting any grief from Duckroll about it!

 

[cajunator]

Guys, what is the most American anime I can watch tomorrow?

I'm thinking maybe one of the Marvel anime adaptions.

Well, one of my favorites is based in Chicago. Its really action packed and called g-

Gunsmith Cats.

Dammit! Yes this.

What a summer it has been for me, I just recently got back into anime after a near decade of not really watching any. Most of the series I have tried have been home runs with very few duds.
School Rumble (English dub) - Top notch comedy, tho I would have liked a happier ending
Ouran High School Host Club (English dub) - I love Tamaki
Steins;Gate (English dub) - The date episode was so much fun
Bakemonogatari - Senjogahara is by far my favorite character in Anime
Hyouka - Amazing music

Excellent choices!

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

I maintain they are tricking us and it's actually gonna air in February as soon as Dokidoki! finishes.

Or maybe Dokidoki! is gonna be the shortest Precure yet.

Unless they cut it short, it's going to be inline with the rest of the series.

Golden Boy 1

Kintaro is probably one of the greatest things to grace us. His actions gives this a rather over the top feeling for what could be considered mundane by normal standards and elevates this enter a masterful joy.

It is also quite lewd, with Ms Barely wearing anything while having detailed nipple imprints on my clothing President jiggling about and hitting people on bikes.

Kintaro certainly acts like an idiot, but it's merely his way of outsmarting everyone and then having them chase for the D.

Unrelated, I wouldn't mind Precure being put on hold. I just wish we didn't end on something like DokiDoki.

 

[zeroshiki]

As someone who has no idea how this works, could you go into a little more detail why that is?

Its actually very simple. Anime can't possibly get enough ratings on the legit channels to justify being put in prime time. Most of the time, broadcast slots are bought by the production committee for their shows and getting primetime slots would be prohibitively expensive.

There are however some channels, like TV Tokyo, that are minor enough that they can get away with showing anime in primetime but they only do it for major shows that get lotsa viewers (the Naruto/Bleach timeslot). TBS also has a 530pm anime timeslot on Sundays that it uses for Gundam. Other than that, you're left with the midnight anime and/or the early morning children's cartoon slots.

 

[madp]

There's already precedent for CG in Sailor Moon, and it was under the watch of IKUHARA of all people.

It will happen.

 

[FelixOrion]

Unless they cut it short, it's going to be inline with the rest of the series.

Golden Boy 1

Kintaro is probably one of the greatest things to grace us. His actions gives this a rather over the top feeling for what could be considered mundane by normal standards and elevates this enter a masterful joy.

It is also quite lewd, with Ms Barely wearing anything while having detailed nipple imprints on my clothing President jiggling about and hitting people on bikes.

Kintaro certainly acts like an idiot, but it's merely his way of outsmarting everyone and then having them chase for the D.

Unrelated, I wouldn't mind Precure being put on hold. I just wish we didn't end on something like DokiDoki.

Told ya :3

He absolutely is. You better be watching the English Dub.

 

[gashikunFLCL]

Ojamajo Doremi # - 05

Shake that booty Oiyajiide.

Spoiler

He's gone and I don't remember him doing anything significant.

 

[zeroshiki]

I don't *think* Sailor Moon will replace PreCure. That would be stupid since Precure is a franchise on its own. Maybe it takes over the Saint Seiya Omega timeslot? (Sundays 630AM)

I checked and Sailor Moon is TV Asahi so any hope for a primetime slot is gone (unless they cancel Doraemon or Crayon Shin-Chan and takes those slots).

 

[FelixOrion]

Le Chevalier D'Eon 7

Okay so

Spoiler

that's what the Royal Psalms are. And Marie and Robin know what Poets are...but no one in our crew has ever called out Robin for his knowledge on them! ffs.

Spoiler

"War...has changed."

:lol Teillagory is Old Solid Snake confirmed. John Swasey is a good choice for a VA for him, but you should've just ponied up and got David Hayter.

oh that's cool

Spoiler

magic e-mail

man they took that "Paint me like one of your French girls" to heart :3 oh and if these

Spoiler

dogs are gargoyles too...man RE up in this shit. Oh lord they are! hahahahaha

Man talk about some pretty darn good "dynamic" action! But Robin you are still a useless shota (I don't care if that's not the right term for him).

WILL SOMEONE PLEASE CALL ROBIN OUT ON WHAT POETS ARE FFS.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Told ya :3

He absolutely is. You better be watching the English Dub.

Oh oh, NOW I have to watch the dub. Yeah okay. Give me a moment. I'll align myself for that.

I don't *think* Sailor Moon will replace PreCure. That would be stupid since Precure is a franchise on its own. Maybe it takes over the Saint Seiya Omega timeslot? (Sundays 630AM)

I checked and Sailor Moon is TV Asahi so any hope for a primetime slot is gone (unless they cancel Doraemon or Crayon Shin-Chan and takes those slots).

Well of course Precure is its own thing, but it is bombing, and they probably can't get anyone to make a super interesting Precure season again, so clearly Sailor Moon would fit the bill more.

 

[SDBurton]

CGI transformation brooches and wands, the Precure way.

Actually, CGI sailor fuku.

Embrace the future!

 

[Hitokage]

Bombing as in ratings or merchandise sales?

 

[FelixOrion]

Oh oh, NOW I have to watch the dub. Yeah okay. Give me a moment. I'll align myself for that.

Sorry I should've told you sooner, that's my error. Kintaro's English VA (Doug Smith) fucking kills it though, so I sincerely think you'll love it.

 

[madp]

Well of course Precure is its own thing, but it is bombing, and they probably can't get anyone to make a super interesting Precure season again, so clearly Sailor Moon would fit the bill more.

The fact that the franchise still exists in spite of the fact that the past four seasons have had average lower ratings than the supposed "franchise-killer" Splash Star indicates that there's no strict correlation between ratings and product sales. It'll continue so long as it's sufficiently profitable.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Its actually very simple. Anime can't possibly get enough ratings on the legit channels to justify being put in prime time. Most of the time, broadcast slots are bought by the production committee for their shows and getting primetime slots would be prohibitively expensive.

There are however some channels, like TV Tokyo, that are minor enough that they can get away with showing anime in primetime but they only do it for major shows that get lotsa viewers (the Naruto/Bleach timeslot). TBS also has a 530pm anime timeslot on Sundays that it uses for Gundam. Other than that, you're left with the midnight anime and/or the early morning children's cartoon slots.

There are a couple primetime anime slots on stations other than TV Tokyo, if only a couple. Off the top of my head, there's at least Space Bros/Conan 5-6 Saturdays on NTV and MBS' Nichigo slot 5:30 Sundays.

I don't *think* Sailor Moon will replace PreCure. That would be stupid since Precure is a franchise on its own. Maybe it takes over the Saint Seiya Omega timeslot? (Sundays 630AM)

Of course Sailor Moon isn't going to replace Precure; the latter is for little girls, the former is for people who were little girls in the 90s. Different market.

I checked and Sailor Moon is TV Asahi so any hope for a primetime slot is gone (unless they cancel Doraemon or Crayon Shin-Chan and takes those slots).

With this long of a timespan, I really don't think the new Sailor Moon has to air on the same channel the original Sailor Moon aired on.

 

[Basileus777]

The Free! thread is a hit. We need DTL to make every anime OT from here on out.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Sorry I should've told you sooner, that's my error. Kintaro's English VA (Doug Smith) fucking kills it though, so I sincerely think you'll love it.

Well 30 seconds into the 2nd episodes, his laugh gave me a Butthead vibe. It was hilarious.

The fact that the franchise still exists in spite of the fact that the past four seasons have had average lower ratings than the supposed "franchise-killer" Splash Star indicates that there's no strict correlation between ratings and product sales. It'll continue so long as it's sufficiently profitable.

Well as long as I keep my guilty pleasure anime then whatever.

EDIT: Can I get a link to DTLs thread on Free

 

[Cheska]

Figured it was only fair I start with Free! since it's what I was initially interested in anyways. Liked the first episode, but damn that end theme! It's so catchy

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

EDIT: Can I get a link to DTLs thread on Free

Yes.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Yes.

Thank you, you are an angel.

EDIT: Title killed me immediately

 

[Regulus Tera]

The fact that the franchise still exists in spite of the fact that the past four seasons have had average lower ratings than the supposed "franchise-killer" Splash Star indicates that there's no strict correlation between ratings and product sales. It'll continue so long as it's sufficiently profitable.

I was under the impression that Heartcatch was the most successful Precure show yet. See post down below.

 

[Hitokage]

Merch sales are more important than ratings for Precure shows.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

So Heartcatch didn't have good ratings?

 

[chickdigger802]

Off to vegas until sunday. Any good anime i'm missing?

 

[dakkumauji]

Hayate no Gotoku! 10

UPPER BODY.

A silly enjoyable nonsense episode.

 

[zeroshiki]

There are a couple primetime anime slots on stations other than TV Tokyo, if only a couple. Off the top of my head, there's at least Space Bros/Conan 5-6 Saturdays on NTV and MBS' Nichigo slot 5:30 Sundays.

I mentioned the TBS/MBS Sunday 530 slot There is also a Sunday 10pm timeslot in Tokyo MX that used to be Hanasaku Iroha but had been doing repeats last time I checked.

With this long of a timespan, I really don't think the new Sailor Moon has to air on the same channel the original Sailor Moon aired on.

Unless they're also part of the production committee which I will admit I know nothing about.

 

[Nudull]

I actually ended up joining Crunchyroll today, too, not long after finishing Free. I'm thinking about checking out Attack on Titan, Kids on the Slope and SAO eventually, and Madoka Magica too (I've already seen the first two movies as my first exposure, but I want to see the series proper to enjoy the extra bits I may have missed). I may end up watching Toradora, too.

 

[chickdigger802]

naryuko w 12

oh forgot about this. harem end get I guess?

Fun show anyhow. hope they get around with another season... but i guess that gotta wait until next Kamen Rider in a few months lol.

 

[Crocodile]

So we're finally getting info on the new Sailor Moon anime? Good! Sailor Moon was the very first anime I ever watched back in 7th grade. Though I've changed quite a bit since then, and haven't watch Sailor Moon in probably over a decade, I'm hoping the new show can be similarly enjoyable. That might be asking a lot though. We'll see

 

[Hitokage]

So we're finally getting info on the new Sailor Moon anime? Good! Sailor Moon was the very first anime I ever watched back in 7th grade. Though I've changed quite a bit since then, and haven't watch Sailor Moon in probably over a decade, I'm hoping the new show can be similarly enjoyable. That might be asking a lot though. We'll see

If your only experience with Sailor Moon is the dub, then it would be worth trying out the actual show sometime.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Wait, so Golden Boy is censored dubbed or what?

 

[Regulus Tera]

Seems like I was mistaken. Heartcatch is nowhere near the most popular show, but it is still above the Splash Star event horizon. (chart is from back in April)

Yes.

I was expecting more meltdowns. :/

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

I mentioned the TBS/MBS Sunday 530 slot

Yeah, I saw that afterwards. Though it's worth pointing out that it's not just a Gundam slot.

There is also a Sunday 10pm timeslot in Tokyo MX that used to be Hanasaku Iroha but had been doing repeats last time I checked.

Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet aired 10 PM Sundays on Tokyo MX, and Uchoten Kazoku will be taking over that timeslot this Sunday. Every season there's a couple anime shows that air in the 10-11 PM range on Tokyo MX or elsewhere.

Unless they're also part of the production committee which I will admit I know nothing about.

The production committee hasn't been revealed.

 

[madp]

Brothers Conflict 1:

This is insipid garbage of the lowest order and the few crumbs of Pablo goodness scattered here and there are far from enough to make it a tolerable experience. As if the premise wasn't bottom-of-the-barrel shoujo enough, the shamelessness with which the brothers--a dozen nearly-identical iterations of the same stock smooth-talking, sensitive bishounen--clamour to be the first to jam their dick into their innocent and trusting adoptive sibling is utterly grotesque. There is no enjoyment to be had here unless you are a fujoshi with numerous clothing fetishes and a love for simplistic reverse harem personality tropes.

Here's this week's disappointingly small dose of PABLO POWER:

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Seems like I was mistaken. Heartcatch is nowhere near the most popular show, but it is still above the Splash Star event horizon. (chart is from back in April)

I was expecting more meltdowns. :/

Well it has some red numbers so that's good right?

Spoiler

Fuck you Max Heart

 

[FelixOrion]

Wait, so Golden Boy is censored dubbed or what?

I don't remember anything censored when I watched it?

 

[Regulus Tera]

Well it has some red numbers so that's good right?

Spoiler

Fuck you Max Heart

The reds seem to highlight franchise tops. Looks like Heartcatch did very well in the DVD department --which might explain its enduring popularity outside the intended audience.

 

[zeroshiki]

Yeah, I saw that afterwards. Though it's worth pointing out that it's not just a Gundam slot.

No but its the slot all new Gundam gets shown on.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

No but its the slot all new Gundam gets shown on.

Not anymore!

 

[zeroshiki]

Not anymore!

Does the new gunpla anime count as a Gundam? Hmm I stand corrected then.