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NEWS: Gen Urobuchi's Thunderbolt Fantasy Puppet Series Gets Sequel


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zrnzle500



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:34 am Reply with quote
What?! Yaaaas! Before the season, I never knew I would want to watch a puppet show, let alone two seasons of it. Can't wait for the season finale.
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CrowLia



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:35 am Reply with quote
OMG I never expected it with those abysmal home video sales but thank you!!!! I'm absolutely in love with the series, it's way more fun than it had any right to be. I'm really excited for the season finale *----*
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Merida



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:45 am Reply with quote
That's fantastic news! There can never be enough badass puppets. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:50 am Reply with quote
Thank you puppet gods for granting this wish. Also, TMR better return.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 11:09 am Reply with quote
Cool another season hopefully it will be 2 cours this time one isnt enough
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WANNFH



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 11:14 am Reply with quote
CrowLia wrote:
OMG I never expected it with those abysmal home video sales but thank you!!!! I'm absolutely in love with the series, it's way more fun than it had any right to be. I'm really excited for the season finale *----*

Well, it wasn't about the sales in Japan from the beginning. Main auditory of the show was in the home country, Taiwan, and they seems to very like it.
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Jayhosh



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 11:17 am Reply with quote
Well... this was not something I was expecting. At least not so soon. Shocked But I'm stoked for this nonetheless. When I said I'd be down for watching more Taiwanese-puppet-fantasy-anime in the future, I wasn't bluffing.
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Caramichael



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 11:32 am Reply with quote
OOOOH YEAH!

Just watched the final and while it seemed rushed I am so glad that we'll get to see the future endeavors of Sho and Lin!
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 12:00 pm Reply with quote
I felt like it had a no sequel or sequel type of ending, as in it had more to offer but could also be left at that. it will be interesting seeing the roles reversed with Lǐn Xuě Yā and Shāng Bù Huàn. With the later being the leader and the former being the tag along.
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Peebs



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 12:06 pm Reply with quote
Yes! This show grew on me. It took me over half the season to get used to the Chinese names more than the puppets themselves. But now the craziness will continue and I'm all for it.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 12:44 pm Reply with quote
WANNFH wrote:
CrowLia wrote:
OMG I never expected it with those abysmal home video sales but thank you!!!! I'm absolutely in love with the series, it's way more fun than it had any right to be. I'm really excited for the season finale *----*

Well, it wasn't about the sales in Japan from the beginning. Main auditory of the show was in the home country, Taiwan, and they seems to very like it.


I imagine it was also cheap as f*** to produce, with the majority of the costs probably coming from Urobuchi, Sawano, and the seiyu. 1000k sales in Japan probably paid for the whole thing, and then you tack on Taiwan and the international markets and this is an obvious success.
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Izanagi009



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 12:59 pm Reply with quote
While I find that portions of the show were disappointing due to the slow pace, I find the show to be worth the time of watching and an overall fun adventure.

I'm happy that it sold well enough to get a sequel, hopefully the pace will be better and the action even better
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WANNFH



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 1:05 pm Reply with quote
relyat08 wrote:
I imagine it was also cheap as f*** to produce, with the majority of the costs probably coming from Urobuchi, Sawano, and the seiyu. 1000k sales in Japan probably paid for the whole thing, and then you tack on Taiwan and the international markets and this is an obvious success.
Urobuchi was the main initiator behind the show from the beginning, so you can throw him out from the costs. Very Happy


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VinceA



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 1:06 pm Reply with quote
Loved it and glad it's coming back for another season. I'd love to see it get a home release with some deep behind-the-scenes stuff.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 1:40 pm Reply with quote
I enjoyed it a lot, and I'm definitely looking forward to another season.
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