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The Fall 2006 Anime Preview Guide

I'd just like to point out this sickening attitude ANN editors have been practicing towards moe shows. Like it or not, the anime industry moved away from your typical 90's shounen series a long time ago and, believe it or not, the current anime industry tendencies are the result of the profit the former industry tendencies have brought in. The overwhelming presence of moe is a consequence of the former industry.
That said, whoever wrote the Kanon overview is just another editor from the long line of ANN whiners who can't accept today's industry tendencies. However, one would think ANN editors are 'hardcore' fans. But this line of thinking contradicts the actual state of opinions expressed on this site (too frequently, I might add). If the editors so passionately despise the current prevailing industry tendencies then I have to ask you: What are you doing here?

I guess the associations built around the word 'hardcore' need a better word these days.

crilix wrote:

I'd just like to point out this sickening attitude ANN editors have been practicing towards moe shows. Like it or not, the anime industry moved away from your typical 90's shounen series a long time ago and, believe it or not, the current anime industry tendencies are the result of the profit the former industry tendencies have brought in. The overwhelming presence of moe is a consequence of the former industry. That said, whoever wrote the Kanon overview is just another editor from the long line of ANN whiners who can't accept today's industry tendencies. However, one would think ANN editors are 'hardcore' fans. But this line of thinking contradicts the actual state of opinions expressed on this site (too frequently, I might add). If the editors so passionately despise the current prevailing industry tendencies then I have to ask you: What are you doing here? I guess the associations built around the word 'hardcore' need a better word these days.

"Whoever wrote the Kanon review" has previously given high moe-praise to the likes of Ichigo Mashimaro, Bottle Fairy, and Kamichu. "He" comes from a long line of "ANN whiners" who expect quality out of all genres and subgenres, and has similarly high standards for any work involving cute little girls doing cute little things.

One would think that ANN forum-goers who respond to reviews are "intelligent" fans. But their inability to differentiate between "difference of opinion" and "making personal accusations about the writers" contradicts the presumed mental state of members on this site. If these forum-goers so passionately despise the idea of high standards then I have to ask you: why don't you go back to whatever forum spontaneously masturbates to anything that comes out of Japan?

then I have to ask you: why don't you go back to whatever forum spontaneously masturbates to anything that comes out of Japan?

Uhhh, wasn't this whole "moe" the very thing that's generating millions of yen for the industry (I remember skimming through an article on it)? I seriously doubt they're going stop at what they're doing.

First, I suspect he did recognize them, or at least realize that it was them even if he didn't recognize them based on their physical appearance.

Second, they just aged (or un-aged) about 10 years. That's a significant difference. It would make perfect since for him to not recognize them. If you're best friend suddenly became 10 years younger, you probably wouldn't recognize them either.

"Whoever wrote the Kanon review" has previously given high moe-praise to the likes of Ichigo Mashimaro, Bottle Fairy, and Kamichu. "He" comes from a long line of "ANN whiners" who expect quality out of all genres and subgenres, and has similarly high standards for any work involving cute little girls doing cute little things.

(my ultimate, huge wish) a Planetarian OVA or movie (this original visual novel is VERY short, but I heard it's extremely depressing).

Btw, take heart coz there is a loli in Kanon-2k6 and she'd been fairly introduced already by ep3. There used to be two in the Kanon-2k2 version, but the other's been upgraded by KyoAni's character-designers.

How about that reviewer of yours tells us exactly why all of the industry and the scene are raving about KyoAni and Kanon? How come some Japanese otaku don't consider you as one of them if you didn't play the original Kanon (1999, Key)?

I'd think he based his opinions solely on the Toei adaptation of the said title. Which is FYI not something to rave about, even though it was good for the era it was created in.

Good production values, story and music sticking closely to the game's puts this one in the very top of its genre.

HitokiriShadow wrote:

First, I suspect he did recognize them, or at least realize that it was them even if he didn't recognize them based on their physical appearance. Second, they just aged (or un-aged) about 10 years. That's a significant difference. It would make perfect since for him to not recognize them. If you're best friend suddenly became 10 years younger, you probably wouldn't recognize them either.

I don't think he did recognize them. At least from episode three he sure isn't acting like it. Seriously, he doesn't even recognize them after eating with and talking to them? He's got a lot to learn about who they are then.

Honestly, I think I would recognize a former lover and / or my brothers and sister if they changed drastically in age. I know them that well. You don't suddenly change the look in your eyes, or your speech and behavior, no matter the age.