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Chrno2
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A pretty fair review. I mean what can you expect? This flick was during the mid to late 80's. During a time when anime was traded and films that went direct to video were a little more than an experiment for sales.
I remember this show back in the 80's. In fact it was the 3rd OVA I had ever watched and the 2nd title I ever traded for at an anime club.
Now looking back on it, it still looks the same. Only difference is what you learn over the years of watching "anime". The manga version of the OVA was much longer and had more story depth. More characters as well. Many may remember when the manga was being serialized some years ago. While the anime does settle things on a fair note it still doesn't compare to the manga's ending. Whatever the case, it was more about animating Johji Manabe's work, plus getting him more notice. But other than that it's still an enjoyable piece for it's time.
For those that want to add to their old-school collection or are a big fan of Johji Manabe, should pick it up. I certainly plan on picking it up.
Considering the evolution of animation in Japan, if they ever decided to look back on this title, they could spend the time and tell the story the way it was meant to be.  |
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JoshuaStChristopher
Joined: 20 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:05 pm |
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Wow.
Attractively drawn charaters that aren't anorexic and don't have absolutely huge breasts? Who would ever have a silly idea like that?!  |
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Key
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| Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 9:13 pm |
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Yes, I've found the contrast between the fan service here (and in other '80s OVAs I've reviewed) and in more modern titles to be very interesting indeed.
One of these days I'm going to gather a lot of data and write a scholarly article about the evolution of fan service in anime over the years. I think it'd be fascinating to see the changing trends in character design and expectations of fan service over time and see how much of it mirrors real-world fashion trends. |
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ACDragonMaster
Joined: 23 Aug 2004
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| Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 9:20 pm |
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| Ooohh, I would very much like to read an article like that! |
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Chrno2
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| Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:26 am |
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| Key wrote: | Yes, I've found the contrast between the fan service here (and in other '80s OVAs I've reviewed) and in more modern titles to be very interesting indeed.
One of these days I'm going to gather a lot of data and write a scholarly article about the evolution of fan service in anime over the years. I think it'd be fascinating to see the changing trends in character design and expectations of fan service over time and see how much of it mirrors real-world fashion trends. |
Now that IS something I would like to read. That would make a good thesis paper. |
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Keonyn
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| Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:33 am |
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| That would be an interesting article, never really even thought about it but now that I do fanservice really has changed and evolved over the years. |
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Izlude
Joined: 04 Jul 2003
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| Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 6:21 pm |
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| Is it just me or does this sound alot like Lum? |
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Key
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| Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 7:53 pm |
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| Yes, Lum was my first thought when I saw the cover, and there are some distinct similarities. Since the Urusei Yatsura TV series was coming to its end about the time this was made I don't doubt that there was some inspirational connection. |
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Azumangaman
Joined: 02 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 8:13 pm |
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I too noticed a strong resembalence to LUM!
100th post! HURRAH!    
Sorry about the emoticons, I'm just very happy! |
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Hunter Sopko
Joined: 05 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 8:49 pm |
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| Same Japanese VA as Lum too. |
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Area88
Joined: 26 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:18 pm |
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Anyone actually bought the dvd?
I believe it just got released this week. |
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