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littlegreenwolf
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This is true of any genre in entertainment and art, not just anime. It just seems like they're less because for the last couple of years almost anything got licensed. I'm still waiting for a R1 release of Angel's Egg, and I doubt I'll ever get it because I seem to be the only person over here who can happily sit through it. |
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vashfanatic
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After the summer that nearly saw Transformers 2 break The Dark Knight's record, truer words were never spoken. The success of Dan Brown thoroughly establishes that too.
Well, you know, except for Kaiba and Mononoke and a host of other great shows.
Watched it, liked it, didn't love it, but it was definitely intelligent and thought-provoking. Stuff blowing up and boob jokes can be fun, but it's nice to be challenged by a writer or director who treat his/her audience like grown-ups. 
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TokyoGetter
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Would show up naked to the store with a 50 hangin' from my coin purse. |
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Dargonxtc
 Posts: 4463 Location: Nc5xd7+ スターダストの海洋 |
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I've been interested in this ever since the first previews came out. Then sometime later I found out it was only 30 minutes and I was shocked. The story looked so interesting (I'm sure it still is), and the animation was refreshing, you would think they could have given more its due. Still want to see it though. Did Justin mean do well on Japanese DVD? Because even the encyclopedia says it's unlicensed.
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ikillchicken
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Eh, you may be right about the 80's and early 90's. However, you can't deny that there was a massive boom in the industry from the late 90's to the mid 00's. Certainly there was plenty of garbage still produced. However, there was just so much more money available that we also saw a huge amount of creative, experimental works and a lot more big budget projects than other times. In fact, even the more bland stuff had a tendency to be a bit better because of this. Now however, the industry in both countries is in shambles. Anime has become extremely niche in Japan and has lost it's novelty in America. Even worse is the added effects of the various economic concerns we are facing. The money just isn't there any more and as such, unless something is super cheap or can be pretty much guaranteed to turn a profit, it will rarely happen. This means that on average we see vastly more paint by numbers cash in shows and vastly fewer notable works. Furthermore, we see less anime produced overall. I don't see how anyone can deny that this has impacted the both the average and the overall amount of quality in anime rather drastically. Admittedly it's not as significant a difference when compared to the pre-boom era. However, I don't think anime point in anime history can compare to the crunch we're in at the moment. |
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nobinobita
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Part of the reason for this is that there are new Anime fans popping up all the time so old tropes and conventions are new and fresh for them. As other people have discussed, just about every industry recycles itself every decade (look at Marvel or DC comics or Hollywood). But within all that you'll always find something really interesting and unique and fresh, you just have to dig for it sometimes (which is not with internet access). |
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vashfanatic
Posts: 3492 Location: Back stateside |
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...and old series can be hard to find and to sift through as well. Keep writing Buried Treasure, Justin, it's a much-need aid to newer fans! |
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nechronius
 Posts: 275 Location: So Cal, USA |
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Is it just me or does Cencoroll sound vaguely like elements of Shadowstar Narutaru...
Truly original material will be really hard to come by. The most original show I've seen in recent memory is probably Eve No Jikan and even that's just a slightly fresh take on the "becoming self aware" theme. Why do the same old themes and memes do so well over and over? Because they're the equivalent of animated pop music. It appeals to the largest possible audience of course. |
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DomFortress
 Posts: 751 Location: Richmond BC, Canada |
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brettlv5506
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Why is everyone so surprised it is only thirty minutes long? It is an independent animation done by just one guy. Also, I see in the review that there is a sub version. Is the sub version available to purchase anywhere or are we going to have to wait until it gets licensed or a fansub group does it?
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Prede
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Yeah this review reminded me of that anime/manga as well. Which was a very good title (highly recommend the anime, which got a great release by CPM, the manga was sadly terribly treated and then later dropped by Dark Horse so...mileage may vary on that one). That makes me want to see this all the more. I hope someone releases it in the states now, since it's getting some press. Nice review Justin. |
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TatsuGero23
 Posts: 1277 Location: Sniper Island, USA (It's in your heart!) |
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But the thing is that he worked on it for 2 years almost. I think a lot of people find it hard to believe he would be satisfied working that long on a project, only to have it run for 30 minutes. Even with a one man team, to work on it so long by yourself, you would have expected the least being a 45 - 52 minute story which is about equal to a TV 1-hour special once you remove commericals; just to vindicate yourself for having it suck so much of your life. But that's just me I guess. It doesn't mean its not good (haven't seen it), but it definitely brings up the "what it might have been" from time to time. Last edited by TatsuGero23 on Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:50 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Dargonxtc
Posts: 4463 Location: Nc5xd7+ スターダストの海洋 |
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As I already noted, I wish it were longer too.
But to be fair, Shinkai's Voices of a Distant Star was only 25 minutes as well. |
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Chrno2
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I had to pass up the 'Cencoroll' flick. Long line and had to get home and come back the next day. I was already burning out. Two hours home and have to get up two hours early.
Has there been any word on who will be picking this up? |
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cosmo773
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This show is the definition of "anti-climatic"! I just bought the DVD (BOX SET with the making of features which is really nice!) and I LOVE IT! It vaguely hints on a much larger and stranger world, yet that is all it does. It focuses mainly on the three characters and nothing else. No big scenes of crowds running in panic or the military getting ready to defend their city, that's just background noise.
If you are looking for action, like in the short that has been floating around, forget it! Just when you think "Oh boy, the shit's gonna hit the fan!", it doesn't! It keeps you on the edge of your seat with anticipation and never delivers! YOU'LL LOVE IT! Not one show has ever frustrated, yet satisfied me more, like this one! I hope there is more. There is so much to explore in their world, but if there isn't, this is a great ride that gets your imagination whirling! |
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