firehawk12
Subete no aware
For one, the
guy whose mother was getting re-married didn't really have any closure. That could have been milked for tears via a painful reunion. Or Yuki leaving her mother for that matter.
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Winter of Anime 2013 |OT -6| How much lower can we go?!
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I thought the unlimited has been consistently good its whole run unlike roman. Do wish we get an andy origin story.
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I was wondering how they'd manage to bring the overall tone down to a far more somber note after the incredibly uplifting last episode and what better way to do just that than start off with an almost religious morning reading of the obituaries, shortly followed by a funeral for a man whom worked himself into an early grave! This show certainly does love to bash you over the head with its message on occasion and this episode was certainly no different thanks to not only Matsukata's exchange with Kaji earlier but also having her end up working with one truly awful fever. Watching her struggle through that was one of the most soul crushing things I've ever seen in this show and that says quite a bit considering what usually happens in this series.
The truly sad thing about this episode however is it ends up essentially reaffirming that working oneself to near death is an integral part to success in Japan's modern day workforce. What an utterly depressing way to live.
I was wondering how they'd manage to bring the overall tone down to a far more somber note after the incredibly uplifting last episode and what better way to do just that than start off with an almost religious morning reading of the obituaries, shortly followed by a funeral for a man whom worked himself into an early grave! This show certainly does love to bash you over the head with its message on occasion and this episode was certainly no different thanks to not only Matsukata's exchange with Kaji earlier but also having her end up working with one truly awful fever. Watching her struggle through that was one of the most soul crushing things I've ever seen in this show and that says quite a bit considering what usually happens in this series.
The truly sad thing about this episode however is it ends up essentially reaffirming that working oneself to near death is an integral part to success in Japan's modern day workforce. What an utterly depressing way to live.
As was noted, Animax at least seems to have it in the broadcast schedule in late April, so by then at the very least.TV Broadcast for Anime Mirai 2013 WHERE????
Finished watching
9.5/10.
I just don't like Yuki's sub-story ending, its felt little absurd/disjointed.
Everything else was perfect though, I'm pleased the "feels" that I got isn't the tearjerking stuff or like that, but I feel all kind of emotion and smiling because I really got attached with the families and rooting for them, everytime they got through good or bad thing.. The only time I cried was in happy scene, the ending just gave me sigh of relief that felt really good.
Well done Hosoda, the technical stuff also left me in awe.. directing and the storyboard so damn smooth, its moving like silk... wow.
9.5/10.
I just don't like Yuki's sub-story ending, its felt little absurd/disjointed.
Everything else was perfect though, I'm pleased the "feels" that I got isn't the tearjerking stuff or like that, but I feel all kind of emotion and smiling because I really got attached with the families and rooting for them, everytime they got through good or bad thing.. The only time I cried was in happy scene, the ending just gave me sigh of relief that felt really good.
Well done Hosoda, the technical stuff also left me in awe.. directing and the storyboard so damn smooth, its moving like silk... wow.
Hataraki Man 9
In this episode, we learn the life-affirming message that even when you think you're alone in the world, you shouldn't worry; everyone is alone, and they don't complain about it, so shut up and work.
Matsukata's day here is even worse than Shinji's day back in episode 4. It was rough to watch. It was odd how the show couldn't really decide whether to make Mimura-san a cautionary tale of a man who overworked himself into an early grave, ignorant of the blessings he had in his life, or to make him a role model to which one should aspire.
What a depressing existence.
In this episode, we learn the life-affirming message that even when you think you're alone in the world, you shouldn't worry; everyone is alone, and they don't complain about it, so shut up and work.
After all, at times when you are clearly over your head, you shouldn't expect your fellow employees to help because they don't want to see you succeed. Just grind that shit out!
Matsukata's day here is even worse than Shinji's day back in episode 4. It was rough to watch. It was odd how the show couldn't really decide whether to make Mimura-san a cautionary tale of a man who overworked himself into an early grave, ignorant of the blessings he had in his life, or to make him a role model to which one should aspire.
Matsukata's thought process here felt authentically feverish, which didn't make things any easier to watch.
What a depressing existence.
The biggest "feel" in the movie is the moment a minute or two after the film ends, and the credits are still rolling, and you realize it's all over. It's like that moment you have on a bus or a plane while going back home after a big reunion party with friends and classmates you haven't seen in years and all you can think about instead of how fun it was, is that it's now over and you have to return back to your normal life.
firehawk12
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I just wondering now.
Why they just not make it
But still I don't think its wrong to put stronger closure.. its not like that Yuki's scene particularly important IMO, I rather she there to witness her family bigmoment.
Why they just not make it
Yuki also participate in that goodbye scene, didn't that would make better scene? instead her got her own scene with the boy, I mean the last time Ame and Yuki in screen together for decent amount of screentime, they brutally fight with each other
I just assume that just Hosoda's idealistic way to say those two take different route and put more emphasis to "mother releasing her children" instead normal tearjearking goodbye scene
I just assume that just Hosoda's idealistic way to say those two take different route and put more emphasis to "mother releasing her children" instead normal tearjearking goodbye scene
But still I don't think its wrong to put stronger closure.. its not like that Yuki's scene particularly important IMO, I rather she there to witness her family bigmoment.
R_thanatos
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i'm very intrested ..
Honestly, I think a lot of it is more crushing disappointment than the movie being that bad. I mean, I'm not going to defend the movie as being great or anything, but I do think it has it's moments here and there. The main problem that, for all we joked about it at the time, the movie is completely lacking all the character, insanity and ambition of the TV show - the series actually did some legitimately interesting things, and there's multiple things you can read into it's events in terms of it being a commentary on fandom or the self-conceited nature of today's youth or what have you. The fact that the movies climax plays out the way it leaves a really bad taste in your mouth as well, and quite rightly colours your perception of the entire movie as well - maybe the fan sub renders things more legible, but in addition to being dumb, it's kind of difficult to parse the point of it. It beggars belief that the TV show and the movie share writing staff.
I kind of feel that the biggest take-aways from the last year has been how absolutely legit Mizushima is as a director, which hasn't really been entirely obvious in the past thanks to a bunch of his higher profile shows being things where it's easy to attribute their quality to the original work, and that Shiotani probably shouldn't have been handed the keys to a show with the high-profile of Psycho-Pass.
Looking forward to more people seeing NeraGaku now, though obviously that has nowhere near the anticipation behind it around these parts. Infact, have they even solicited the home release for it yet?
I'm going to hold-off seeing them in the hopes that they play SLA again this year - I'd rather my first viewing of these things is theatrical if at all possible, particularly if Academia delivers what it seems to be promising in terms of animation. I realise it's futile to ask, but please don't saturate the thread with GIFs of all the good cuts of animation in advance, guys, k'thx.
(Infact, I've stopped watching the promo's as well at this point. I already know I want to see it, so why spoil myself?)
The sheer casualness by which you can safely imply that there is a very positive chance that these will be screened theatrically in your country slightly irritates me, but I suppose I should learn to accept it by now.
Not yet - I have been waiting.... It was still popping up in cinemas until the middle of February but I think it's pretty much finished now. I think I'd guessed that it would probably not be until the end of summer this year that we'd get a disc release, given how long it took for Colorful to get released.
Imagine being on the same island and still not being able to see it.
Ultimadrago
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The one part of the film worth watching.
Theonik
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I believe you are conditioned to the :firehawk now that it doesn't affect you anymore
OMG, I am moist why am I so moist I think I'm coming everywhere aaaaaaaaaaaaaa
I need this NOW!!!
You didn't even get a little misty-eyed when
Yuki reveals her true self to Souhei, and his acceptance of her anyways?
Regulus Tera
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The boyfriend character feel like merely plot device, weakest part of film.
The OST and its usage are really amazing indeed.
Indeed. The thread has started to feel very inclusive these last couple of pages; Which is hardly something I can begrudge. Quality breeds discussion!
I include The Last Dark in that too, obviously.
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Dedication Through Light
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Really good whenever Variation gets screentime. Liked most of the episode
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Tossing the Olvidia thing in the plot out the window was so odd, wonder if actual rpgs do that for real.
Really good whenever Variation gets screentime. Liked most of the episode
wish they had all stayed together now that everyone is a hyperion
Tossing the Olvidia thing in the plot out the window was so odd, wonder if actual rpgs do that for real.
R_thanatos
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Watch them making you forget about it and use it as a plot device in either the finale or in another season
Dedication Through Light
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Watch them making you forget about it and use it as a plot device in either the finale or in another season
That would be interesting if it did get another season, wonder what type of witty comment they'd make about it in universe.
I disagree, i think the movie really is that bad. Literally everything, the pacing, the characters and even the action scenes, was complete and utter shit.
R_thanatos
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SENGAN KAGURA 09
Seriously a mini scroll in a earing is something else in term of setting.
Rofl that's some way to use technology ..or was it ninja skills ?
Seriously a mini scroll in a earing is something else in term of setting.
I'll prefix this by saying that it's been five months or so since I actually saw the movie, but while I with you about the characters and pacing part of the equation, saying that the action scenes were complete and utter shit, outside of the CG monstrosity and the car chase, is entirely hyperbolic.
They're mostly fine, and better than those in a bunch of overall better movies. They're dragged down by the general don't-give-a-damn-ness the rest of the movie engenders, and aren't half as grotesque or interesting as those in the TV show, but they're entirely serviceable taken in isolation.
Chet Rippo
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Better do it quick then.
Jex
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We don't have such a safe territory in this thread. Maybe in a full on spoiler thread that might apply.
And just to taunt everyone in the U.S. who's not going to be at the New York Children's International Film Festival, Funimation's uploaded an English-subbed trailer for Wolf Children.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns8PWyfEz60
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns8PWyfEz60
Senran Kagura - 09
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Wait a minute, I'm not SDBurton!!!
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))))))To be entirely fair, Summer Wars probably has a lot more recognition (deserving or not) going for it.
Also, I'm pretty sure that FUNimation doesn't own the license to The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Although how much that would affect in regards to promotion, I wouldn't know.
Also, I'm pretty sure that FUNimation doesn't own the license to The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Although how much that would affect in regards to promotion, I wouldn't know.
I'm lazy, and really didn't feel like firing up the number of programs I would need without Photoshop just to make a three-second gif.
Plus someone already posted it before you did.
I'm sure it doesn't forbid them from mentioning it in the description, though if you were Funi, why bother name-dropping a product that wouldn't earn you any money when you can mention one that will? Also recency bias, etc.
By only three minutes which is better than the usual times Steroyd beats me.
*cough* 1.2MB vs 460kb *cough cough*
Jex
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Don't go selling a terrible movie to people, you monster.
Anybody who claims to have watched the playing in the snow scene without a great big smile on their face is a liar and a Communist.
darkside31337
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I guess I'm a communist then :/
A day after watching the movie and I've come to accept that it didn't do much for me. The least enjoyable Hosoda film I've watched.
Chet Rippo
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Senran Kagura - 09
Yummy
Wait a minute, I'm not SDBurton!!!
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No, but you could be.
dakkumauji
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Puchimas! 46
This looks like it'll be fun.
This looks like it'll be fun.
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