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opn
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No its not. Chu2koi and kyokai no kanata are some of their novels. |
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Keichitsu0305
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Of course, I'll do both. This isn't a half-heart declaration of my fangirlism. If this series isn't picked up in the U.S or Australia or the U.K. I will still support it buy buying the singles. I'll gladly put my money where my mouth is. Again, it's not about whether or not this show turns a profit. I just want the show in my collection because I'm sure I will enjoy it. Isn't the whole point that we call ourselves anime fans (or fan in general) is because we enjoy talking, looking, reading, and buying the shows/films/comics/etc. that we have grown to like?
Nothing. Even if they were girls, I don't care (that Gainax Diving project they were pitching has a woman on the poster so, if she's the protagonist, I still watch it). I've seen girls in swimmsuits so many times that I've become indifferent to it. Also, there's a series called Real Drive which, in the first episode, had a fully naked guy swimming. It's not a fan-service show (I thought it was decent overall) yet, I liked the nudity since it was so rare. (Yeah, I'm weird like that~) I liked Hyouka (still surprised it hasn't been licensed), Chuubiyou, and Tamako Market, but can't I just have one show that invokes hot anime guys wearing little to no clothing (besides BL manga)? And people who say women don't buy stuff are full of it. Maybe if there were, IDK, more things aimed at women, this stereotype wouldn't have some truth to it. 
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Goggen
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"Yay, I was right so now I get to act like an even bigger ass than before!" Nice.
That's not what's actually happening though... It's not like this will be based on the CM. |
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musouka
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Yes, yes, "it has the same character designs as the CM, but it's based off one of the novels entered in their contest, so TECHNICALLY..." |
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omoikane
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I think #1 leads to #2. I'm actually feeling just as excited about this as Tamako Market, except with also more reservation. The problem here is basically the problem why a lot of guys might find FREE kind of "not their thing" since the visual signals in the promo material basically says "hot guys fanservice" and in a lot of ways it says nothing about if the show is actually good or not or what the story is about. And being a hetero dude I have nothing to hang my hat on besides maybe the sakuga nerd inside. I rather enjoyed the original swimming CM and I understand that kind of animation quality can't be practically maintained throughout a TV production. So unless Kyoani pulls out all the stops they're not going to retain anybody who isn't only in for the manflesh. Thankfully they have somewhat of a reputation for telling a good story at least. Of course with Tamako Market over I'm rather skeptical of any more "original" anime Kyoani puts out. They're just not as good as their adaptations. I guess FREE is based on one of their animation prize submissions but it's essentially original material. And in a lot of ways this is also why I think it will be a tough challenge for Japanese fujoshi to rally around it, if it's an anime original. It just isn't something that's normally done (if ever?). |
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Maidenoftheredhand
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Exactly there is definitely a market for women out there. Admittedly it seems women will buy more manga and DVDs then BR but there are exceptions to that. The following series off the top of my head sold well because of the female fanbase (not all these series were initially aimed at women but that seems to be the primary group that bought the series.) * Tiger and Bunny * Natsume Yuujinchou * Uta Pri * Durarara * Kuroko no Basket (another recent sports series that did well) This is just off the top of my head, I am sure there are more (and no I am not a personal fan of all of these series) |
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Goggen
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Point being, this was obviously in production long before anyone saw that CM. Nothing "TECHNICALLY..." about it. |
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TsukasaElkKite
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Tumblr is gonna go insane
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musouka
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While I have very little doubt of that, the animation in the trailer doesn't exactly speak of KyoAni's traditional planning time, to be honest. |
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Blood-
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Personally, I think KyoAni should make this about GIRLS on a swimming team. I think that would make an important anti-misogynist statement showing that female athletes are just as important as their male counterparts. Such a show would appeal to my feminist sensibilities.
*tries to keep a straight face* |
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Funnycupcakes
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Who is the smart one now? ;D |
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Funnycupcakes
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Boys. I am so sorry for your lost. We have one. Maybe next time. K? :3
[EDIT: Consecutive posting of one-liners within one minute of each other is a no-no. There is an "edit" button if you want to add a comment. - Key] |
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Matrixen
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Where is Full Metal Panic !!
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dan9999
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Nerdy567
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OMG YES!
   
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