Why would he though? No one really thinks duckroll sucks, duckroll is an adorable member of AnimeGAF. We should focus on how stupid the poll was, instead of making duckroll feel sad!
It's clearly a boy because, well, he's dressed in blue. It could either be Shun, but that really doesn't make any sense, or some new character. I'd lean towards someone new.
Goddamn, Sawako can shred. Sorry Yui, you're not good enough to play heavy metal yet. Also, Mugi's jacket at the show makes her the best girl. Sorry Chet.
I liked them playing detective at the diner. Hiding behind the plant only for the hostess to just look at them like, "What the fuck are you girls doing?" Also, the groom at the wedding was hilarious. His face was all, "I don't know what the fucks going on or what this is, but I'm gettin' laid tonight, so whatevs!"
Chihaya is still as clueless as ever. She's like Haruhi Suzumiya, only without the super powers and replacing aliens/time travelers etc. with Karuta. In these episodes we're introduced to Stalker-chan who stalks Taichi because he's just so dreamy or whatever. I think this is an anime thing, 'cause I'm pretty sure there's a much smaller ratio of girl stalkers in the real world than in anime. Either that or they're much better at it in real life and just don't get caught. XD
Though I'm not sure why the girls who aren't interested in Karuta are being portrayed as shallow. I mean they may very well be, but it seems odd that the show is practically saying "Anyone in this show who's not into karuta is a total superficial nobody that you wouldn't want to hang out with ever, right?" Maybe I'm reading too much into that though.
Though I'm not sure why the girls who aren't interested in Karuta are being portrayed as shallow. I mean they may very well be, but it seems odd that the show is practically saying "Anyone in this show who's not into karuta is a total superficial nobody that you wouldn't want to hang out with ever, right?" Maybe I'm reading too much into that though.
I suppose. I guess it's just weird that they're all portrayed that way. People can be portrayed as lacking in true motivation without being reduced to "Like, OMG this is so, like difficult and stuff." A little more grey area would have been appreciated.
I suppose. I guess it's just weird that they're all portrayed that way. People can be portrayed as lacking in true motivation without being reduced to "Like, OMG this is so, like difficult and stuff." A little more grey area would have been appreciated.
for my impressions because it really does ring true thus far (speaking very generally, as a larger narrative is progressing and actually isn't boring, but I know exactly what the person quoted is talking about). Windy Tales' start is easily superior to, say, Hyouka's. Even
wind powers aside
, the character interactions are more interesting out the box. Despite the soundtrack and pace which could fit snug into a "Nature's Relaxing Sounds" CD, it has me looking forward to what comes next.
The students (Nao, Jun and Miki) teasing the teacher, Taiki made for a typical, but pleasant interaction. The episode actually plays out like a country-side field trip, but it was really well done. I wonder if Jun's closeness with Miki over the trip made
Nao jealous
. It could be possible, however, that I've simply been familiarized with too much bad romance anime. Thank goodness, this is not that.
As for the art, I'm enjoying it more and more. It's still quite new to me and yet works so well with the scenery. There was even a more detailed shot to emphasize the relationship between Taiki and Yukio:
This is one of the best kinds of "shock" given to me as a viewer. It immediately captures my attention and the context speaks very sufficiently for itself.
If Yukio's previous conversation with Nao didn't place enough clues already
. The ending was sweet (
though quite a skip, no?
) and I am really excited to see more of this later in the week.
Compared to the dazzling visual spectacular of the pilot this episode was rather less outstanding technically even if it still looks better than every other show airing.
Leaving aside shallow important things like 'prettiness' it still feels to me like most of these characters are fairly flat. Sure, they've all got a quirk but beyond that I don't see many of them as being full 'characters' yet, perhaps they'll become better developed as the series goes. I guess it's hard to easily develop characters without any drama to speak of.
So far this show is sitting firmly in the camp of 'if you liked K-On you'll probably like this but if you didn't care for that series than this probably won't move you either". That's an extremely lazy way of putting it but it's still helpful to lay it out in such clear terms.
Compared to the dazzling visual spectacular of the pilot this episode was rather less outstanding technically even if it still looks better than every other show airing.
Leaving aside shallow important things like 'prettiness' it still feels to me like most of these characters are fairly flat. Sure, they've all got a quirk but beyond that I don't see many of them as being full 'characters' yet, perhaps they'll become better developed as the series goes. I guess it's hard to easily develop characters without any drama to speak of.
So far this show is sitting firmly in the camp of 'if you liked K-On you'll probably like this but if you didn't care for that series than this probably won't move you either". That's an extremely lazy way of putting it but it's still helpful to lay it out in such clear terms.
Goddamn, Sawako can shred. Sorry Yui, you're not good enough to play heavy metal yet. Also, Mugi's jacket at the show makes her the best girl. Sorry Chet.
I liked them playing detective at the diner. Hiding behind the plant only for the hostess to just look at them like, "What the fuck are you girls doing?" Also, the groom at the wedding was hilarious. His face was all, "I don't know what the fucks going on or what this is, but I'm gettin' laid tonight, so whatevs!"
I was telling cajunator that he'd really love this episode since it's focused on Sawako. I'd have to say though, Mio had the better outfit, I'd even say Yui did.
I suppose, in comparison, Hyouka is a show which in many ways is actually breaking the KyoAni mould a little as it strikes for fresh waters by way of substantial character development not to mention a more sophisticated emotional range than either K-On or Haurhi.
Of course, for many people the fact that it was still about teenagers might have confused people about how different the series is compared to some other KyoAni works. I suppose all the boring parts didn't do it any favours either.
Why would he though? No one really thinks duckroll sucks, duckroll is an adorable member of AnimeGAF. We should focus on how stupid the poll was, instead of making duckroll feel sad!
[Tamako Market] - 2
So far this show is sitting firmly in the camp of 'if you liked K-On you'll probably like this but if you didn't care for that series than this probably won't move you either". That's an extremely lazy way of putting it but it's still helpful to lay it out in such clear terms.
If I'm remembering things correctly, K-ON! hooked me a lot more quickly than Tamako Market. That said, Tamako Market feels like much more of a slow burn show. I enjoyed ep 2 more than ep 1.
I assume Tamako Market is going to build up to something more than it is because, well, it seems likely. It could all stay as a very thin show forever, but it doesn't feel that way to me.
I suppose, in comparison, Hyouka is a show which in many ways is actually breaking the KyoAni mould a little as it strikes for fresh waters by way of substantial character development not to mention a more sophisticated emotional range than either K-On or Haurhi.
Of course, for many people the fact that it was still about teenagers might have confused people about how different the series is compared to some other KyoAni works. I suppose all the boring parts didn't do it any favours either.
Hyouka definitely feels different than any other KyoAni show to me, surface similarities aside. There's an undercurrent of bitterness to the show which becomes more apparent later on, and gives it more of a serious, mature feeling. Yes, shows like K-on and Tamako Market have that mono no aware thing going on, but it feels a little less serious and more artificial due to all the "fuwa fuwa time."
So far this show is sitting firmly in the camp of 'if you liked K-On you'll probably like this but if you didn't care for that series than this probably won't move you either". That's an extremely lazy way of putting it but it's still helpful to lay it out in such clear terms.
K-on seems pretty disimilar from Tamako Market to me, really. Already in Tamako Market, you have a whole host of different "hooks" that K-On never had. The romantic feelings of the guy and the girl, the fantasy elements from the bird, the mini-conflicts between the mochi-chefs; K-On didn't have any of those, which are all major elements in Tamako Market.
Also there's the fact I really like K-On but am so far on the "dislike" side for Tamako Market, so humph, there goes your theory
I don't use ignore. Seems dumb. There have been a handful of users though who I think detract from discussion more than they add to it, so I've been tempted to use it. Still going strong, though.
If I'm remembering things correctly, K-ON! hooked me a lot more quickly than Tamako Market. That said, Tamako Market feels like much more of a slow burn show. I enjoyed ep 2 more than ep 1.
God damn. Anno you delightful bastard. Talking about the correct use of in-universe time, the amount of time that we lingered on Jean was just long enough to make you feel uncomfortable without actually boring you. Few directors use such deliberately long-takes to such effect, but anyone who is familiar with Evangelion will recognise that this is a technique that Anno likes to deploy. Also, just when
you think the scene is ending we hear Fait screaming at just the right time to really disturb us. Good job. I was also fairly impressed about the restraint involved in not actually showing us what was going on behind the door. That's neat.
God damn. Anno you delightful bastard. Talking about the correct use of in-universe time, the amount of time that we lingered on Jean was just long enough to make you feel uncomfortable without actually boring you. Few directors use such deliberately long-takes to such effect, but anyone who is familiar with Evangelion will recognise that this is a technique that Anno likes to deploy. Also, just when
you think the scene is ending we hear Fait screaming at just the right time to really disturb us. Good job.
