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Wyvern
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That's quite a set of talents on display there. Considering that, I'm willing to bet there's going to be more to this series than just "a boy pilots a robot."
Looking forward to it. |
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egoist
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:03 am |
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| Wow, some great names working on the series. Can't help but expect a lot of the anime. Still, I hope the next title from Bones is Darker Than Black 3! |
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RogueJedi86
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| I have to say, I'm very impressed by how distinct that mecha looks. It looks nothing like the Gundam-inspired mecha I've seen in the various Gundam series, Evangelion, Eureka 7, Code Geass, and the like. Long spindly fingers and a very pronounced long neck? I'd love to know who the mecha designer is for this show. I'm already interested in the show. Can't wait for more info. |
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garfield15
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:10 am |
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Heh. An anime-original BONES anime is never so simple as "A Boy pilots a robot."
Gothicmade, Senki Legacies and now this. Is there some new resurgence of anime-original robot anime? I approve. |
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egoist
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:13 am |
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| RogueJedi86 wrote: | | I'd love to know who the mecha designer is for this show. |
According to this update...
| Quote: | | Update: The domain star-driver.net has been registered by Aniplex. |
... I wouldn't be surprised if Aniplex is the company responsible for it (Gurren Lagann, anyone?), and that sphere with a galaxy drawn within is another huge clue. If that's the case, it's gonna be great. |
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ninjapet
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:58 am |
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Ok, I may just end up watching this for the music now. I love Satoru Kousaki's music scores.
But that robot resign is kind of interesting to say the least. |
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ikillchicken
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:04 am |
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| RogueJedi86 wrote: | | I have to say, I'm very impressed by how distinct that mecha looks. It looks nothing like the Gundam-inspired mecha I've seen in the various Gundam series, Evangelion, Eureka 7, Code Geass, and the like. Long spindly fingers and a very pronounced long neck? |
I'm surprised to hear you say that. The lanky, elongated eva designs look a whole lot more like this mecha to me than they do any of the Gundams which are far more more heavy set and boxy. |
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edzieba
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:05 am |
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| RogueJedi86 wrote: | | Gundam-inspired [...] Evangelion |
Really.
| Quote: | | Long spindly fingers and a very pronounced long neck? I'd love to know who the mecha designer is for this show. |
If the face were longer, it could pass for one of Nagano's Five star Stories/L-Gaim designs. |
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vashfanatic
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:53 am |
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Whoah, is that it's neck? That's rather unique. It's a rather elegant design, more alien than robot. I like it.
And here's hoping it turns out better than their most recent "boy with a robot" series. It took nine episodes, but Heroman finally lost its charm for me... |
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Shay Guy
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:56 am |
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Well, now...we do dig giant robots. Should be orth a watch. Maybe even a simulcast.
| garfield15 wrote: | | Is there some new resurgence of anime-original robot anime? I approve. |
Most mecha anime for a while now has been anime-original, or at least based on old manga that already got a previous adaptation. The genre seems to take more to animation than still images. (Eva doesn't count; it was a spinoff of the in-production anime for promotion.)
I can't find much info on the Mizuya sisters. Apparently, their style resembles Takeshi Obata's. |
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System7
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:31 am |
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It seems that official website is now online.
http://www.star-driver.net
Source : Moonphase |
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Xenockky
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:48 am |
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| Unique robo design definitely, but yeah, reminds me A LOT of Five Star Story designs... and even the pose is very similar to a poster I have of 5star stories featuring mecha with pilot in hand, long spindly fingers curled around her and elongated neck in full display. In any case, star-studded cast certainly inspire hope that this could be the next great mecha series... hopefully it steers clear of well-worn cliches. 1 thing for sure: with director of Soul Eater at the helm and Bones' studio, gonna be kick-ass battle scenes. |
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Takeyo
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:50 am |
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| Even if this ends up sucking, it's always nice to see anime that isn't an adaptation of some preexisting property. |
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doctordoom85
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:52 am |
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| It's from BONES, so a 95% chance of it being awesome or at least good/great. Definitely will give it a watch. |
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Chrno2
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:34 am |
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So goes this mean that mecha anime is making a comeback?
Bones working on one this is big news. And I just finished watching 'Le Chevalier D'Eon' another production by Bones this past weekend. I may have to keep my eye on this one. |
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