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NEWS: P.A. Works Reveals Kuromukuro TV Anime's Story, More of Cast & Staff, April Debut in New V


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Stark700



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 12:17 pm Reply with quote
Looks surprisingly good imo.

Even the OST so far has my attention. It could be a hit or miss but so far, I have high expectations for it.
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pandoraking



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 12:30 pm Reply with quote
that soundtrack got me rlly excited!!another april show!!! if kiznaiver also debuts in spring we gonna have one of the best seasons in a while
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BlackPoint.



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 12:42 pm Reply with quote
didn't expect this to air at spring time but good good definitely gonna check it out Smile
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Animegomaniac



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 12:47 pm Reply with quote
I was thinking that this was quite low quality for PA Works, I had to squint in that last image to see any mechs and that it ultimately makes me want to watch Hyper Police again which had a "past samurai in a future sci fi setting" subplot, with the added benefits of cat girls/girls with guns.

And why are the characters here dwarfed by the mostly gray industrial backgrounds? And those suits...

And why the UN? Wait, wait isolated samurai era Japanese man directly placed in a classless, nationless, unsex environment? But why do I feel like they won't be addressing any of those finer points? Right, "mechs".

So... seeing I don't see anyone listed as GAUS #2 pilot, am I to guess the obvious here? Sure, Sophie's in the suit but that would be too easy. Also, love the idea that all these people working at the UN institute also go to a Japanese high school and not have, I don't know, tutors in their own languages at the institute.

But then, we wouldn't have cast with backdrop 1 versus cast against backdrop 2. Still doesn't excuse the samurai in the school uniform.

Right, I'm supposed to be "yeah, bright colors!" and not think about the information I'm given.

Yeah... white suits. Ugly, white suits...
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Cyclone1993



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 12:59 pm Reply with quote
This looks great. Okamura does good stuff, and PA works has an unusually high production values. Plus the music was gorgeous. Will definitely be watching! Looks like it could be great!
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Sobe



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 1:08 pm Reply with quote
I'm looking forward to this especially because of the ikemen and HOPEFULLY because it'll have plenty action AND comedy.
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Hameyadea



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 1:20 pm Reply with quote
The premise seems too lean a bit towards the generic side of things, but I still have some hopes.

ANN wrote:
Text: Reina Ueda as Sophie Noelle, an international student born in France


The video shows her name is written as Noël, with diaeresis.
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DontmesswithKarma



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 1:52 pm Reply with quote
dat music!!!! Looks like Ao Haru Ride wasn't a random high for him. music sounds amazing. everything looks like it could be superb. all that could drag it down is the story. but in my eyes presentation takes priority. the most cliché story could be excellent if it is presented brilliantly. and with the talent behind this I'm sure this will be extremely well done.
again though... that music is superb!
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Kougeru



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 2:15 pm Reply with quote
The staff in this is top notch! I also love the art but that's expected (oh look another girl that looks a lot like Miuna lol). Music, as others have said, sounds great. I'm super excited for this.
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AwaysAnnoyed





PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 2:22 pm Reply with quote
pandoraking wrote:
that soundtrack got me rlly excited!!another april show!!! if kiznaiver also debuts in spring we gonna have one of the best seasons in a while


Heh ah yeah Hi (sorry I'm trying to not freak out here) I just checked AniChart, and according to the spring chart, Kiznaiver is going to air in Spring. Anime hyper

I'm still trying to confirm the source though. I am currently on Kiznaiver website, so hopefully there's an official announcement somewhere.
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KH91



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 3:54 pm Reply with quote
So was this Samurai in a war fighting to save the world then he sacrificed himself and was frozen for a long time until he woke up in the current time we see here?
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Mr. Oshawott



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 3:59 pm Reply with quote
I like the character design of Kennosuke. The scarring on his arms show that he's endured many sword fights.
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ryanvamp



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 4:10 pm Reply with quote
The character designs are great, the music was very good. I loved the hell out of Shirobako.

That being said, I didn't see anything in the trailer that points out that this will be a good story (or a bad one, for that matter). I'm worried no mechs were shown as well.

As long as this doesn't turn out like Aldnoah Zero (loved the previews, hated the series), I'll be fine.
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Blankslate



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:09 pm Reply with quote
I'm interested in this, but man, what happened to P.A. Works? Their animation quality used to be mid-tier KyoAni, but now it's more akin to High-tier J.C. Staff.
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Shirohae



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 10:39 pm Reply with quote
Looks okay. I hope it ain't a harem..because just by looking at all those school girls...I only like the samurai and mecha theme..and also the BG music was good. I guess I'll check it out when it airs..
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