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MarshalBanana
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 Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:22 am
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It was really funny seeing Kagura play the straight role, her observations were even more funny than what we usually get.
The whole thing, minus showing what the characters are thinking, is like the sort of comedy you get from the UK, Fawlty towers comes to mind.
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justsomeaccount
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Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:13 am
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These last episodes have been all really funny, so much so that now I'm also a little sad that, when this famous big-turning arc starts (I don't know, haven't read it), we probably won't see more comedy-focused ones  I hope they can mix them up as much as they can, the fact that some say that they skipped some comedy episodes makes me hopeful. But either way, great episodes, excited about the upcoming arc with impactful title.
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razberry_yum
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Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:49 pm
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| justsomeaccount wrote: | These last episodes have been all really funny, so much so that now I'm also a little sad that, when this famous big-turning arc starts (I don't know, haven't read it), we probably won't see more comedy-focused ones I hope they can mix them up as much as they can, the fact that some say that they skipped some comedy episodes makes me hopeful. But either way, great episodes, excited about the upcoming arc with impactful title. |
Not to bum you out, but I don't know if they would be able to fit in the comedic stuff without interrupting the flow once we get going. At least we do have somewhat comedic moments during the epic arc, but I think it would be weirder if they stopped to insert some purely comedic episodes that have nothing to do with the larger arc. We still have a few weeks to go though...like at least 4 - 5 more eps? So we'll get all comedy from now until December...that's a good chunk. They can always save some of the comedy stuff for specials.
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JaggedAuthor
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Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 4:53 pm
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| razberry_yum wrote: | | Not to bum you out, but I don't know if they would be able to fit in the comedic stuff without interrupting the flow once we get going. At least we do have somewhat comedic moments during the epic arc, but I think it would be weirder if they stopped to insert some purely comedic episodes that have nothing to do with the larger arc. We still have a few weeks to go though...like at least 4 - 5 more eps? So we'll get all comedy from now until December...that's a good chunk. They can always save some of the comedy stuff for specials. |
Unfortunately, if the Shogun Assassination Arc kicks off on December 2nd, that only leaves three more comedic episodes (assuming the show doesn't take any time off). Next week's will probably wrap up the Feigned Illness Arc, and I'm not sure which of the six remaining stories will occupy the final two slots. I have a feeling it'll be the Guardian Spirits Arc or the Love Potion Arc. No matter what, we're going to be left with at least four unadapted stories.
If they alter the timeline a little, they could conceivably wedge the rest of the funny stuff in between the S.A. Arc and the subsequent arc, but there's absolutely no wiggle room after that. I actually have a hunch as to how they might go about that, but it contains way too many spoilers. Like you said, they may even present them in the form of specials. Can't you picture it? They'll open with the old establishing shot of Odd Jobs Gin-chan/Snack Otose, and Gintoki will inform us that they've decided to lighten the mood since things have taken such a dark turn. (They did something similar right in the middle of the Yoshiwara in Flames Arc.) From what I remember, the first couple chapters of S.A. are pretty funny, but as a whole, this arc is probably Gintama's darkest in tone - even more so than the two serious arcs that come after it.
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razberry_yum
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Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 5:01 pm
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| JaggedAuthor wrote: | |
Unfortunately, if the Shogun Assassination Arc kicks off on December 2nd, that only leaves three more comedic episodes (assuming the show doesn't take any time off). Next week's will probably wrap up the Feigned Illness Arc, and I'm not sure which of the six remaining stories will occupy the final two slots. I have a feeling it'll be the Guardian Spirits Arc or the Love Potion Arc. No matter what, we're going to be left with at least four unadapted stories. |
The Guardian Spirits arc makes more sense; they can definitely do that in 2 eps. I don't want them to rush the Love Potion arc though so I hope they just save that for Valentine's Day.
| JaggedAuthor wrote: | | ...Like you said, they may even present them in the form of specials. Can't you picture it? They'll open with the establishing shot of Odd Jobs Gin-chan/Snack Otose, and Gintoki will inform us that they've decided to lighten the mood since things have taken such a dark turn... |
Oh I can totally imagine them doing it that way...the only tricky thing is, Tsukuyo pretty much disappears after the LP arc, so again, it'll be a little tricky wedging that person back in, even if they prepare us for it. They should just do a Valentine's Day and give us MORE eps of Gintama during that week. Lol.
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JaggedAuthor
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Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 5:28 pm
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I honestly wouldn't mind seeing the Excalibur Arc (from all the way back in 2012) animated, either. It could probably fit into two episodes, but it contains a lot of fighting, and I have a feeling they're conserving the animation budget in preparation for the action-packed emotional gut-punch that is the S.A. Arc.
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chex mix
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Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 11:11 pm
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I like how everyone in this thread has done such a good job of spoiler tagging arc names and anything relevant and BAM! fat ass arc title and timing spoiler right in the review. thanks. Sounds game-changing, glad I got to find out about it nice and unspoiled. Ugh.
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JaggedAuthor
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:09 am
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| chex mix wrote: | | I like how everyone in this thread has done such a good job of spoiler tagging arc names and anything relevant and BAM! fat ass arc title and timing spoiler right in the review. thanks. Sounds game-changing, glad I got to find out about it nice and unspoiled. Ugh. |
To be fair, ANN ran a news blurb entitled "Gintama Anime Enters 'Shogun Assassination' Arc in December" a day or two before this review went up, so the cat was already out of the bag. (animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-11-03/gintama-anime-enters-shogun-assassination-arc-in-december/.94953) Also, the official Gintama website is currently sporting a large banner that reads: "Shogun Assassination Arc Begins December 2nd at 6:00 p.m." Having read the manga, I can confirm that there are no spoilers to be found in this review or the aforementioned news bit. The reviewer called the arc "epic-SOUNDING" and "POTENTIALLY game-changing," so I assume she's just as in-the-dark about it as you. I can understand being spoiler-adverse, but I reject the notion that story titles and light speculation constitute spoilers. Basically, you were made aware of the existence of an important-sounding arc several weeks before its anime adaptation is slated to begin. Unless you actively seek out spoilers for this particular story in the interim, your enjoyment of it should not be inhibited.
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amcnulty
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 5:46 pm
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| JaggedAuthor wrote: | | To be fair, ANN ran a news blurb entitled "Gintama Anime Enters 'Shogun Assassination' Arc in December" a day or two before this review went up, so the cat was already out of the bag. |
Yes, I considered it news known to the community once the studio made a big announcement about it and it appeared on ANN... And I DON'T read the manga (although I see some of the things you guys discuss in the forums, so I'm not totally unsure about what will happen). I also don't see why people keep thinking the word "assassination" is a spoiler... Does it say anyone succeeds in assassinating? I don't know. I assume someone's going to try to assassinate. Whether or not they succeed remains to be seen.
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razberry_yum
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 5:52 pm
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| amcnulty wrote: |
| JaggedAuthor wrote: | | To be fair, ANN ran a news blurb entitled "Gintama Anime Enters 'Shogun Assassination' Arc in December" a day or two before this review went up, so the cat was already out of the bag. |
Yes, I considered it news known to the community once the studio made a big announcement about it and it appeared on ANN... And I DON'T read the manga (although I see some of the things you guys discuss in the forums, so I'm not totally unsure about what will happen). I also don't see why people keep thinking the word "assassination" is a spoiler... Does it say anyone succeeds in assassinating? I don't know. I assume someone's going to try to assassinate. Whether or not they succeed remains to be seen. |
Saying this might be a spoiler in it of itself so just to be safe: it's actually cracking me up how we manga readers are inadvertently spoiling it for non-manga readers by reacting so strongly to the title, which we KNOW isn't just a tease. But if you didn't read the manga, you could easily just assume, like you said, that it's only an ATTEMPT. Honestly, it would've been best if they'd just went with a different title to avoid all the hubbub: perhaps naming it the Shogun arc would've been sufficient.
And please, anyone if you want to respond to what I just said by quoting, make sure all the Spoiler tags are in place. Click "PREVIEW" before you "SUBMIT" to check. I did drop some spoilers up there.
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JaggedAuthor
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 10:43 am
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Wow... Even though I know what's going to happen, the two-minute preview at the end of episode 297 gave me goosebumps. Also, I hope this doesn't mean Gintama is taking the week after next off.
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Merida
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 12:08 pm
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OMG, poor Kagura-chan, this ep. made me laugh so hard that i cried. 
And yes, the preview was awesome, i'm really getting excited for this arc now, even though i'm still a bit sad they won't animate some of the funny arcs (yet).
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razberry_yum
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:53 pm
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| JaggedAuthor wrote: | | Wow... Even though I know what's going to happen, the two-minute preview at the end of episode 297 gave me goosebumps. Also, I hope this doesn't mean Gintama is taking the week after next off. |
The preview got me so pumped up, I wanted to run around and scream like a crazy person (but unfortunately couldn't since I'm at work).
I guess they're not going to do your favorite arc after all; which is really surprising. They need at least 5 episodes for that (one for each chapter) and there's no way they would be able to fit all that in before Dec 2nd. The preview for next week's ep looks only mildly familiar, but it was probably one of those stand-alone chapters I sped through. Looks like we might not even get the Shinigami glasses story.
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razberry_yum
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:57 pm
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| Merida wrote: | OMG, poor Kagura-chan, this ep. made me laugh so hard that i cried.
And yes, the preview was awesome, i'm really getting excited for this arc now, even though i'm still a bit sad they won't animate some of the funny arcs (yet). |
There were definitely laugh out loud moments in the last two eps. Kagura is so adorable. And despite Okita's murderous tendencies toward her, I still find them completely shippable (it's OkiKagu).
Btw, is this an original story for the anime? I thought I had read it since some parts seem familiar, but when I really thought about it some parts seemed totally alien at the same time. When I actually tried checking, I couldn't find the chapters in the manga for this Kagura story. Maybe it's under a different name? Or am I just completely wrong in thinking it came from the manga?
Update: Ok, I found it! Chapters 458-459! They are named differently and the anime version IS a little different (and funnier). Whew! Thank goodness. I thought I was imagining things!
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JaggedAuthor
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 10:46 pm
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| razberry_yum wrote: |
| JaggedAuthor wrote: | | Wow... Even though I know what's going to happen, the two-minute preview at the end of episode 297 gave me goosebumps. Also, I hope this doesn't mean Gintama is taking the week after next off. |
The preview got me so pumped up, I wanted to run around and scream like a crazy person (but unfortunately couldn't since I'm at work).
I guess they're not going to do your favorite arc after all; which is really surprising. They need at least 5 episodes for that (one for each chapter) and there's no way they would be able to fit all that in before Dec 2nd. The preview for next week's ep looks only mildly familiar, but it was probably one of those stand-alone chapters I sped through. Looks like we might not even get the Shinigami glasses story. |
Yep, I totally forgot about the handful of unadapted single-chapter stories still floating around.
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