Yeah, that's him. I worry about his influence primarily because of his track record--he's worked on several Satelight projects helmed by Kawamori, he was Symphogear's art director, and perhaps most grievously, was heavily involved in the creation of Basquash!. He seems like a dangerous combination of bad ideas and gaudy aesthetics and, while I'm hopeful that Watanabe can rein him into a more tasteful realm, I still fear for Space Dandy due to his involvement. Hopefully my fears end up being unwarranted.
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Winter of Anime 2013 |OT -6| How much lower can we go?!
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Yeah, that's him. I worry about his influence primarily because of his track record--he's worked on several Satelight projects helmed by Kawamori, he was Symphogear's art director, and perhaps most grievously, was heavily involved in the creation of Basquash!. He seems like a dangerous combination of bad ideas and gaudy aesthetics and, while I'm hopeful that Watanabe can rein him into a more tasteful realm, I still fear for Space Dandy due to his involvement. Hopefully my fears end up being unwarranted.
GitS timeslot? It's not a TV series. Arise is a 4 part movie-OVA thing, like Akito.
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What you guys should really be excited about is the culmination of Toei's Precure CG experience.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ_ek6o_92Y
... I'm probably so late to this joke, lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ_ek6o_92Y
... I'm probably so late to this joke, lol.
Folktales from Japan 47
Another interesting set of short stories. The first one was really silly as as I really don't see how bits of wood that can make someone fart would ever work in the roundabout way that it did but the same could be said of most of this series. The second was about an angry old stepmother tormenting her sons wife and the third about a pair of idiot brothers trying to catch a star so they can cook some food. The later two stood out mostly thanks to the great art direction which is easily the biggest thing going for this series. Yet another good series that people don't watch and then complain about the lack of anything this season. ._.
Another interesting set of short stories. The first one was really silly as as I really don't see how bits of wood that can make someone fart would ever work in the roundabout way that it did but the same could be said of most of this series. The second was about an angry old stepmother tormenting her sons wife and the third about a pair of idiot brothers trying to catch a star so they can cook some food. The later two stood out mostly thanks to the great art direction which is easily the biggest thing going for this series. Yet another good series that people don't watch and then complain about the lack of anything this season. ._.
Well, that's what I get for putting effort into my posts for once. ;_;
Oh that reminds me, more Symphogear this year, right? I'm in because it stands a chance to actually be decent if they learned from the first season. Might even know how to manage a walk cycle now.
I wouldn't worry too much. It's Watanabe, I'm sure he'll do a good job and maybe we'll get a really solid, well-planned Bones show for once. It'll be like Igarashi making a show with Enokido or something.
My God. What are you even saying? Thomas Romain is an artist. He's an art director and concept artists who handles mostly background designs and layouts. He's very talented, and one of the few creative staff at Satelight who actually does his job really well. Dangerous combination of bad ideas and gaudy aesthetics? What? Basquash's backgrounds were REALLY nice looking too. It's one of the most appealing parts of the show.
https://plus.google.com/photos/104379489189811288070/albums?banner=pwa
Come on, son.
Also he's buddies with Dai Sato now!My God. What are you even saying? Thomas Romain is an artist. He's an art director and concept artists who handles mostly background designs and layouts. He's very talented, and one of the few creative staff at Satelight who actually does his job really well. Dangerous combination of bad ideas and gaudy aesthetics? What? Basquash's backgrounds were REALLY nice looking too. It's one of the most appealing parts of the show.
https://plus.google.com/photos/104379489189811288070/albums?banner=pwa
Come on, son.
Fuck. Is Sato working with Watanabe again? That could be interesting!
Imaishi gonna Imaishi.
First episode wasn't really indicative of what Inferno Cop becomes: good.
I doubt Imaishi even has much to do with it at all!
Sounds like a Kubrick film, I hope firehawk is watching Inferno Cop.
Holy shit, the backgrounds for Oban Star Racers are insane. There's no way the actual show looks that good, or is it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIKQBNlwhHA
You shouldn't believe him. Inferno Cop is just a "thing". It's funny at times, but it's definitely not... good. Lol.
Not enough space babies.
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I almost made the same mistake, and then I watched second episode and all was forgiven.
Oh, that's the same singer who does the Aquarion themes, isn't it.
edit: *researches more* And composed by Yoko Kanno? Interesting.
edit again: *researches even more* TAKU IWASAKI was on BGM for the show?
One step closer to Cowboy Bebop Fumoffu.
Infinite backlog strikes again.
If they can get walking down there just might be hope for no more disappearing limbs and torsos.
My God. What are you even saying? Thomas Romain is an artist. He's an art director and concept artists who handles mostly background designs and layouts. He's very talented, and one of the few creative staff at Satelight who actually does his job really well. Dangerous combination of bad ideas and gaudy aesthetics? What? Basquash's backgrounds were REALLY nice looking too. It's one of the most appealing parts of the show.
https://plus.google.com/photos/104379489189811288070/albums?banner=pwa
Come on, son.
If that's the case, here's how I got off track: ANN lists him as the original creator for Basquash. I assumed that if he was only the art director for that he'd be listed as such since he's specifically cited for art on several other series, so there seemed to be the implication there that he was also involved with other production aspects like scenario creation and character design that ended up being really bad.
The truly important thing for everyone to take away from this conversation is that Basquash is terrible and no one should ever watch it.
It also has to be new, apparently.
But they did it because you were banned. No idea why he's still sporting it mind. I even made one but never used it. A bit like still using a real pic post January.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Wafuu~~~
lol, damnit.
2001 is the purest of pure science fiction! Everyone loves a Space Baby. lol
Airing on a weekly schedule, specifically.
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Not that I like the ANNCast, but when they do get guests, at least it's interesting:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anncast/2013-02-27
Seems like it's going okay so far. He's through the Black Rose arc a little more confused for the wear. I'm looking forward to when he starts the final leg of the journey.
He's a dirty Nanami-lover, though.
I can't blame you for being skeptical after the first episode, but the show finds the right balance of taste and absurdity by episode 3. It's not high art by any standard, but it usually gets a chuckle from me.
But they did it because you were banned. No idea why he's still sporting it mind. I even made one but never used it. A bit like still using a real pic post January.
This is amazing.
Yay, more Rollei love.
Haven't we known that Tamayura 2 was going to be a Summer show for ages now?
Nice to see that they're rebroadcasting the first season for the spring, though.
Things My Precious Canadian Darling Firehawk Likes in His (HER?) Audiovisual Media Soup sounds like a light novel series that will soon be getting an anime adaptation.
I'm watching Kubrick on Wikipedia, just how mad are you?
With the GAF highlighter I can't even see it properly now. Maybe I'll go back to my disappearing Akari avatar one day (or make a new one) even if it apparently annoyed the hell out of people.
http://repotama.com/2013/02/46825/
So, is anyone excited to find out what the character designs in the Aku no Hana anime look like? Well too bad! They have announced that they won't be releasing the official character visuals for the anime until the first episode starts airing. LOL. Are they trying to hide a wonderful surprise or a terrible shock? Mysteries.
Those who attend the early screening of episode 1 on March 20 will be able to see it first though. I wonder if anything will leak...
The PR spin on the announcement also states that they are using rotoscoping to capture the vivid expressions of the characters and to better portray the scenery of the setting. To this end, they are actually filming on location in the city of Kiryu, where the manga takes place. Weird.
Maybe, but I guess it has a start date now.
So, is anyone excited to find out what the character designs in the Aku no Hana anime look like? Well too bad! They have announced that they won't be releasing the official character visuals for the anime until the first episode starts airing. LOL. Are they trying to hide a wonderful surprise or a terrible shock? Mysteries.
Those who attend the early screening of episode 1 on March 20 will be able to see it first though. I wonder if anything will leak...
The PR spin on the announcement also states that they are using rotoscoping to capture the vivid expressions of the characters and to better portray the scenery of the setting. To this end, they are actually filming on location in the city of Kiryu, where the manga takes place. Weird.
Maybe, but I guess it has a start date now.
Their refusal to show us anything only makes me suspect the worst.
Well, this is going to be fascinating. Whether that is good or terribly bad remains to be seen. but I expect a spectacle!
So Gonzo uploaded another PV for their Anime Mirai project RYO a few days ago. It still looks kinda assy which is to be expected from a Gonzo series, really.
Hiding the actual character designs doesn't give me much confidence in this. I'm kinda worried now.
Persona 3 movie project update:
https://twitter.com/P3movie/status/305936214169636864
https://twitter.com/P3movie/status/305943961040719873
https://twitter.com/P3movie/status/305944917971193856
Nothing much other than:
- New production design materials shown.
- Confirmation that Meguro has composed a new vocal theme for Kawamura. The theme of the new song is "Spring".
https://twitter.com/P3movie/status/305936214169636864
https://twitter.com/P3movie/status/305943961040719873
https://twitter.com/P3movie/status/305944917971193856
Nothing much other than:
- New production design materials shown.
- Confirmation that Meguro has composed a new vocal theme for Kawamura. The theme of the new song is "Spring".
Only thing that matters.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Okay, so, one thing that's always kinda bugged me about the first Nichijou OP: Who the hell are these characters?
http://snag.gy/gz1O5.jpg
I can't figure it out for the life of me.
http://snag.gy/gz1O5.jpg
I can't figure it out for the life of me.
LOL literally one animation cut in the entire 38-second preview and it's not even a good one. Gonzo please die again.
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