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Roots · 2004-10-06, 20:11

Wai! This looks really good after the first episode. The protaganist reminds me of a combination of..errr. the cat guy from Fruits Basket (forgot his name) coupled with Kyo from Samurai Deeper Kyo. I'll be waiting for the next episode.

chamelean75 · 2004-10-06, 20:18

heheh, I really enjoyed the first episode. The thing that made this anime stick out from all the other new animes, ie. my hime, is the music. hehe the music is really awesome. I need to get the ost when it comes out. The ending song is awesome.

Ero-Senpai · 2004-10-06, 20:25

I just got done watching the new bleach anime. all i can say is it was GREAT!
it stayed along the lines on the manga better than most animes do. i had high hopes that they would make a anime out of bleach and my expectations were exceeded greatly. gotta love the opening theme too

mintyfresh · 2004-10-06, 20:34

I can see this anime getting its own board already...

Za Paper · 2004-10-06, 20:41

Someone mentioned that this could be the next big thing like Naruto. If its a good as Naruto I'll be happy. The OP music was good and the ED was awesome. Orange Range and Rei Fu, I'll have to remember that.

Yeah, I dont like translating shinigami as Death God either. I think its one of those words best left untranslated.

dannylu88 · 2004-10-06, 22:47

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Originally Posted by Roots

Wai! This looks really good after the first episode. The protaganist reminds me of a combination of..errr. the cat guy from Fruits Basket (forgot his name) coupled with Kyo from Samurai Deeper Kyo. I'll be waiting for the next episode.

isnt the cat guy from fruit baskets also kyo???

Roots · 2004-10-06, 23:53

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Originally Posted by dannylu88

isnt the cat guy from fruit baskets also kyo???

Hah, it is Kyo! So Kyo + Kyo = Ichigo?

And isn't Ichigo (= strawberry) a somewhat feminine name for a guy?

Burner of Anime · 2004-10-07, 00:17

Sawamura Seiji [Midori no Hibi] came to mind when I first saw the character design

And I thought another translation for Ichigo was protector or guardian?

Yebyosh · 2004-10-07, 00:47

There are a lot of Ichigo names with different kanjis for each. It does just not mean strawberries ( that is Ichigo 苺 as a noun ).

For this series, Ichigo is written as 一護

I too, thought that Seiji has grown and moved out of Midori no Hibi to take on a new job...

FlyByNite · 2004-10-07, 00:58

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Originally Posted by Yebyosh

There are a lot of Ichigo names with different kanjis for each. It does just not mean strawberries ( that is Ichigo 苺 as a noun ).

For this series, Ichigo is written as 一護

I too, thought that Seiji has grown and moved out of Midori no Hibi to take on a new job...

I think at some point in the Manga Ichigo actually remarks how feminine his name is because some character then says it's masculine because of it's beginning or something. Wish I could remember it better.

Anyway. I loved the adaption. At times the art is a little weird getting used to. I *LOVE* Rukia's animation and her voice is so fitting for her personality... Great

Infact most of the voices all seem perfect to me so far. Both of the sisters, Karin's is dead-on what I'd imagine from her personality, same with Yuzo. I can't wait till the school characters appear like Orihime

she looks cute in the opening animation.

DrewGSR · 2004-10-07, 02:23

just finished watching the first episode and i thought it was great. I hope it continues to be good since FMA just ended

i need to find a replacement.

Kensuke · 2004-10-07, 03:06

Average first episode, but i'm curious enough to follow this to see how it develops, and Fumiko Orikasa as a badass girl is always a good thing in my book.

Tommy · 2004-10-07, 03:09

Looks like this may be a good replacement for FMA.

ShikaShika · 2004-10-07, 03:17

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Originally Posted by Za Paper

Yeah, I dont like translating shinigami as Death God either. I think its one of those words best left untranslated.

I agree, shinigami should be untranslated. The shinigami is quite well known in Japanese culture (at least in anime and manga) and I think you lose some of the cultural identity in the translation (allthough it is a direct translation).

But this is just my preference, I know there are loads of people that don't like to see any japanese words untranslated.

Burner of Anime · 2004-10-07, 03:35

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Originally Posted by FlyByNite

Anyway. I loved the adaption. At times the art is a little weird getting used to. I *LOVE* Rukia's animation and her voice is so fitting for her personality... Great

Methinks they hired the only person capable of doing the girl any justice as a sarcastic, terminally frustrated grim reaper forced to masquerade as a mortal teen girl

But is it me or does Orikasa Fumiko specifically look out for voice roles that are not only a challenge in terms of the array of personalities exhibited, but for being plain wierd as well? Just realised that she has almost always taken up the eccentric meganekko's, smart mouth lolies, fish out of water immortals to even a militant amputee [FMA] in addition to all the straight characters.

Anyway, ANN just updated the cast list: Yuki Matsuoka is taking on Orihime and believe it or not Kubotite [the writer] is playing Kon >_<

Spoiler:

sarcasteak · 2004-10-07, 03:43

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Originally Posted by FlyByNite

I think at some point in the Manga Ichigo actually remarks how feminine his name is because some character then says it's masculine because of it's beginning or something. Wish I could remember it better.

I recall there was something said about names that start with ichi, but I don't remember it clearly either. His name means to "protect one thing/person"...that's masculine enough in my opinion.

FlyByNite · 2004-10-07, 04:19

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Originally Posted by Burner of Anime

Methinks they hired the only person capable of doing the girl any justice as a sarcastic, terminally frustrated grim reaper forced to masquerade as a mortal teen girl

But is it me or does Orikasa Fumiko specifically look out for voice roles that are not only a challenge in terms of the array of personalities exhibited, but for being plain wierd as well? Just realised that she has almost always taken up the eccentric meganekko's, smart mouth lolies, fish out of water immortals to even a militant amputee [FMA] in addition to all the straight characters.

Anyway, ANN just updated the cast list: Yuki Matsuoka is taking on Orihime and believe it or not Kubotite [the writer] is playing Kon >_<

Spoiler:

The mangaka is doing the voice of the bear plushy? hahaha. Konta sounded like I imagine him in the preview so good work then

krem · 2004-10-07, 09:20

the episode had it's moments, it's looking promising if predictable. but that's not always a bad thing. the animation was quite good at some points, and it reminded me of naruto at many points, aware that it is th same studio doing it. but i think they brought a few thigns over from naruto

Hayamaneko · 2004-10-07, 11:27

guess i was the only one that was disapionted ^^;;

Ookla The Mok · 2004-10-07, 11:29

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Originally Posted by FlyByNite

The mangaka is doing the voice of the bear plushy? hahaha. Konta sounded like I imagine him in the preview so good work then

His name is Kon. He says "Kon da!" not "Konta" in the preview.

And he's a lion, not a bear.

2004-10-06, 20:25	Link #103
Ero-Senpai Hm Otaku Sapiens i think? Join Date: May 2004	bleach anime I just got done watching the new bleach anime. all i can say is it was GREAT! it stayed along the lines on the manga better than most animes do. i had high hopes that they would make a anime out of bleach and my expectations were exceeded greatly. gotta love the opening theme too

2004-10-07, 11:27	Link #119
Hayamaneko cat boy? Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: at your house, raiding your fridge Age: 40	guess i was the only one that was disapionted ^^;; __________________

2004-10-06, 20:11	Link #101
Roots 外人、漫画訳者 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Austin, TX Age: 41	Wai! This looks really good after the first episode. The protaganist reminds me of a combination of..errr. the cat guy from Fruits Basket (forgot his name) coupled with Kyo from Samurai Deeper Kyo. I'll be waiting for the next episode.

2004-10-06, 20:18	Link #102
chamelean75 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004	heheh, I really enjoyed the first episode. The thing that made this anime stick out from all the other new animes, ie. my hime, is the music. hehe the music is really awesome. I need to get the ost when it comes out. The ending song is awesome.

2004-10-06, 20:34	Link #104
mintyfresh Altoid Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 38	I can see this anime getting its own board already...

2004-10-06, 20:41	Link #105
Za Paper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004	Someone mentioned that this could be the next big thing like Naruto. If its a good as Naruto I'll be happy. The OP music was good and the ED was awesome. Orange Range and Rei Fu, I'll have to remember that. Yeah, I dont like translating shinigami as Death God either. I think its one of those words best left untranslated.

2004-10-07, 00:17	Link #108
Burner of Anime Illegal Additives Join Date: Jun 2004	Sawamura Seiji [Midori no Hibi] came to mind when I first saw the character design And I thought another translation for Ichigo was protector or guardian?

2004-10-07, 00:47	Link #109
Yebyosh 冤枉的小狗 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South East Asia	There are a lot of Ichigo names with different kanjis for each. It does just not mean strawberries ( that is Ichigo 苺 as a noun ). For this series, Ichigo is written as 一護 I too, thought that Seiji has grown and moved out of Midori no Hibi to take on a new job...

2004-10-07, 02:23	Link #111
DrewGSR Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004	just finished watching the first episode and i thought it was great. I hope it continues to be good since FMA just ended i need to find a replacement.

2004-10-07, 03:06	Link #112
Kensuke Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Finland	Average first episode, but i'm curious enough to follow this to see how it develops, and Fumiko Orikasa as a badass girl is always a good thing in my book.

2004-10-07, 03:09	Link #113
Tommy Mr. Prince Join Date: May 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 41	Looks like this may be a good replacement for FMA.

2004-10-07, 09:20	Link #118
krem Member Join Date: May 2004	the episode had it's moments, it's looking promising if predictable. but that's not always a bad thing. the animation was quite good at some points, and it reminded me of naruto at many points, aware that it is th same studio doing it. but i think they brought a few thigns over from naruto