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NGE1113
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Rumbling Hearts:
Wow, I haven't had a blind buy pan out so well since I purchased Kare Kano and Now and Then, Here and There from a Right Stuf weekly sale. The review makes me want to make the DVD a priority watch, wanting to slap character notions included.
I've been rather wary of this title since an AoD poster recounted their viewing experiences. All of this was mentioned, as well as some nice video problems as well. It's actually kind of shocking, as Illumitoon was founded by ex-FUNi employees. Well, maybe not if said employees weren't exactly the cream of FUNimation's crop. Anyways, don't think I'll be checking out this title.
Comic Party was remade into Revolution, but the second version has much more in common with the manga. I liked the first version better, since it actually kept in line with the series name and was about the struggles in producing doujinshi, rather than wandering into slice-of-life territory. As for those DVD shelves: "My God, it's full of DVD's." Sorry, couldn't resist (that joke from that curséd Yu-Gi-Oh Abridged has been stuck in my head for a while  ).
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aorta
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You should see the arcade version: http://www.insertcredit.com/reviews/idolmaster/ |
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Pacific Pikachu
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Hmmm, I've been meaning to check out the Densha Otoko movie, but I'm afraid it won't live up to my expectations because of how much I *adore* the drama.
Everyone should see the drama, seriously. It's so goofy and heartwarming and wonderful--it's worth every second you spend on it.  It's especially amazing to watch in group settings, if you can get some friends together for a marathon or catch it at a convention. I originally saw it late at night at JTAF, and though the audience was only treated to the first two episodes, by the middle of the first episode everyone was cheering and laughing and having the times of their lives, and when they turned it off a long "Noooooo" rippled through the crowd.  ;; Then we all piled into an elevator and discussed it passionately.
I've since seen the whole series four times through, each time with a different set of friends. It really brings everyone together. |
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roujin
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The one problem that I have with the movie is that I watched the series first and it kind of spoiled me. The story is pretty good but I just couldn't get the leads from the drama out of my head when I watched it.
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Randall Miyashiro
 Posts: 2451 Location: A block away from Golden Gate Park |
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I just finished watching Rubbling Hearts volume 2. I must say that I'm looking forward to the final volume. I really must say that I really side with Mitsuki (my own middle name being Mitsuyuki, my Dad's being Mitsuo, my uncle Mitsuru, etc.) on this one. I wonder where other viewers fall in regards to the two girls. I've always favored the kakoii over kawaii, and sided with the other Ms Hayase in Macross, as well as Madoka in Orange Road. Are there Haruka fans out there?
Funimation is spoiling us between these 5 episode volumes and the 6 episode count on Solty Rei. I only wish that the packaging for this series was a bit nicer. I agree that the Betrayal is a bitch tagline doesn't work. The sparse cover (lack of DVD logo, studio logo, quotes) help make it look like a bootleg cover. Also the lack of any reflective material like Moon Phase, Bleach, Utawarerumono, Coyote Ragtime, etc. also help look like a cover made on someones desktop. The same image on the front reused on the back also doesn't help. Once again, maybe I'mm just spoiled by Funimation's dual sided covers, postcards and insert booklets. Too bad this installment of Shelf Life didn't include Noein volume two. Instead of Chasing Trains it could have been called Haruka Haruka Haruka. I find the name Haruka rather feminine in sound (I tend to think of RahXephon's Haruka), so it seems a little odd for the Demon Eater. The funny thing is that Haruka in Noein is played by a girl named Haruka. Time to squeeze in one more DVD before bed. |
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undeadben
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I don't know if this is odd or not but... at first I was all about Haruka. I liked her character and sided with her, and I was pretty neutral about Mitsuki. At about the mid-way point I really hated Mitsuki, although I was starting to be annoyed by Haruka as well. Near the end I did a complete 180 and started to relate to Mitsuki and almost hated Haruka. And at the end I loved Mitsuki and became totally indifferent about Haruka. And the funniest thing is that it is almost happening again as I watch them in the DVD releases. Even though I had already seen the story and had already decided Mitsuki was my favorite, I still cheer each girl on at different points in the story. |
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CCSYueh
 Posts: 2707 Location: San Diego, CA |
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Anyone want to challenge him?
* * * * * * * * My problem is 1800 anime dvds in too many places to photograph |
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ANN_Bamboo
ANN Contributor
 Posts: 3904 Location: CO |
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So submit multiple pictures. 
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Samurai-with-glasses
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I don't know, those characters look so generic. I can't watch a romance like that. Ugly characters, distinctive, unique and jarring characters, may be. Characters that make you want to be an anime drawing yourself and swear your eternal love to them, sure. Generic? No way. Generic A loves generic B loves generic C who loves generic D who actually loves generic A and cries all the time don't make for attention-catching material in my book. On other points; for some reason whenever I think of Densha Otoko in live-action I always think that the lead girl of My Sassy Girl would be perfect for the role. 
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Shiki MSHTS
 Posts: 738 Location: NoVA |
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Personally, I'm one who enjoys the character driven Comic Party Revolution a bit more than the original series, possibly though because the character development was somewhat lacking there. Then again, I kinda think the manga tops all. =P
I knew you would talk about iDOLM@STER this column. ;D |
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britannicamoore
 Posts: 2618 Location: Out. |
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I didn't know we could do that. |
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NGE1113
Posts: 1081 Location: Alexandria, VA. |
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With that cleared up, I think I've found a new project to undertake when I return home next week. (Now if I just could manage to borrow someone's digital camera...) |
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Randall Miyashiro
Posts: 2451 Location: A block away from Golden Gate Park |
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From what I've seen on the "show us your shelves" thread I will say that there are at least a dozen of us who are in the 1k+ club. I believe Chris Beveridge from Anime on DVD might have the largest collection of legit DVDs. I believe I might have spent more on my bedrooms home theater setup than anyone else here. |
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ChrisBeveridge
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I haven't updated my stuff in a couple of weeks but I think I'm over 4300 now. http://www.intervocative.com/DVDCollection.aspx/animeondvd |
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ANN_Bamboo
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Posts: 3904 Location: CO |
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*grin* Then send in pictures! |
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