AnimeSuki Forums

DarkJak2050 · 2020-06-08, 18:02

I'm actually expecting it to be delayed given the circumstances with COVID-19.

Mainly for quality control and the health/safety of the staff. Last thing I want to see is for it to be done poorly because it was rushed. And reflecting badly on the franchise.

Look at Seven Deadly Sins's 3rd season (also done by Studio DEEN). You can argue that it was outsourced, but it was still Studio DEEN's responsibility.

DQueenie13 · 2020-06-14, 22:20

Bad-ish news: Anime has been delayed to January 2021.

Good-er news: This means the anime won't be rushed.

Actually good news: We have a new key visual courtesy of Hara Kazuhiro, and it's our first look at one of volume 12's major players, Saiguu Touri: https://www6.nhk.or.jp/anime/program...?i=loghorizon3

Interesting news: Based on the key visual, we're going all the way to volume 13's content, not ending at vol12 like most of us assumed.

Estavali · 2020-06-14, 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by DQueenie13

Bad-ish news: Anime has been delayed to January 2021.

Good-er news: This means the anime won't be rushed.

Actually good news: We have a new key visual courtesy of Hara Kazuhiro, and it's our first look at one of volume 12's major players, Saiguu Touri: https://www6.nhk.or.jp/anime/program...?i=loghorizon3

Interesting news: Based on the key visual, we're going all the way to volume 13's content, not ending at vol12 like most of us assumed.

Thanks for the update, DQueenie. The tweet came out at 11:03am and you've already gotten some much info

DarkJak2050 · 2020-06-14, 22:34

Yeah, not surprised at all with it being pushed back. But what I am surprised about is that it's including Vol 13 now.

Although, that has me concern about one thing now; pacing. It may be rushed in a different way. As in, lot of content that're going to be skipped/cut out.

Now about the new visual...

I'm not really quite fond of it, it looks like that it's more "pale" than the prior seasons in a way.

DQueenie13 · 2020-07-07, 13:45

In celebration of Akatsuki's birthday, loghorizon_DORT posted part of her animation reference sheet for her S3 Round Table uniform (same one you saw in the key visual): https://twitter.com/loghorizon_DORT/...73412913795076

DarkJak2050 · 2020-07-07, 16:34

If the whole story goes on for at least 2 years (started in May 2018), she would turn 22. Or 23 if she was already 20 when the story started.

Happy Birthday, Akatsuki.

Friday · 2020-07-22, 07:42

based on ANN its only a 12 ep....better be worth it for being this short or is it due to not enough volume to cover a 24 ep like the last 2 season's

DQueenie13 · 2020-07-28, 11:17

It's probably because there aren't enough web novel volumes.* Alternatively, they're still testing the waters with how profitable/popular LH is after Mamare's scandal.

* Mamare has written at least two volumes beyond what he's posted online and theoretically, the anime team could've repeated S2's situation and worked off Mamare's notes to pad out enough content for 24 episodes. Of course, considering the mixed reactions to S2, going the safer route and sticking to 12 episodes is probably a better idea.

DarkJak2050 · 2020-09-23, 03:38

First Trailer's been dropped!!!
- Announcement Tweet: https://twitter.com/nhk_animeworld/s...77780167561216
- 1st Trailer: https://www6.nhk.or.jp/anime/special...al.html?i=9842

And we also got a release date: 1/13/2021 (As long as COVID-19 backs off)

Spoiler for Some Quick Notes After Seeing The Trailer:

DQueenie13 · 2020-09-23, 08:01

Trailer confirms we're covering volumes 11-13. That's a bit much to squeeze into 12 episodes...

DarkJak2050 · 2020-09-23, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by DQueenie13

Trailer confirms we're covering volumes 11-13. That's a bit much to squeeze into 12 episodes...

Which is rather concerning because it can cause issues with Pacing. As in skipped/cut content.

One example; the recent 11 episodes of SAO Alicization. That covered 2 Light Novel volumes worth of content, but there was a lot in those 2 volumes (believe me, I've read them after the anime stopped in Dec. 2019 to finish Alicization & get it out of the way).

Those 11 episodes cut out a good chunk of Light Novel content. Content that were crucial to it's writing, narrative & to an extent; pacing. And it also didn't help that it added "filler" content and it took up a decent chunk of episode time.

If SAO Aliciazation's recent 11 episodes had those issues with covering 2 (big) Light Novel volumes worth of content, then it could be the same with Log Horizon covering 3 Volumes worth of content in 12 episodes...

RDNexus · 2020-09-23, 13:43

You folks always fretting over adaptation pacing...
Anime producers have a goal set to an adaptation.
They compromise on stuff, whether fans like it or not.
Then comes the usual "Want more? Buy the LNs".
When are you gonna understand such a crucial thing?

DarkJak2050 · 2020-09-23, 14:33

And often times, compromises can be costly.

Look at Magical Warfare, even Hisashi Suzuki (the Author) thought it was poorly done. To the point to where he said that it was a mistake to have it adapted into an anime. That is saying something.

DQueenie13 · 2020-09-23, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by RDNexus

You folks always fretting over adaptation pacing...
Anime producers have a goal set to an adaptation.
They compromise on stuff, whether fans like it or not.
Then comes the usual "Want more? Buy the LNs".
When are you gonna understand such a crucial thing?

In a narrative-based series like Log Horizon, pacing is everything. If the scriptwriters and director don't grasp that, then they're not doing their jobs properly.

If someone introduced to LH through the anime gets turned off from the series because of a poor adaption, they're usually not going to think "Oh, let me see if this is an adaption of another material and see if the original was better." They're going to think, "This series is terrible, I'm not going to waste my time on it anymore."

S2 already lost a portion of the fanbase when it ended up being a rather lacking adaption compared to S1 and made some questionable story decisions. Luckily, Mamare is a bit of a repetitive writer so important plot points that were cut out in S2 can still be made up for in S3 with little trouble (I hope), but the handling of S2 doesn't exactly inspire a lot of confidence.

DarkJak2050 · 2020-10-05, 04:56

New PV with Emiri Katou (Akatsuki):
https://twitter.com/loghorizon_DORT/...74572719800323

Well well... This was rather unexpected.
https://www.funimation.com/blog/2020...n-this-winter/

DQueenie13 · 2020-11-01, 20:16

A new opening theme for S3 has been announced: "Different" by BAND-MAID.

https://bandmaid.tokyo/contents/372103

DarkJak2050 · 2020-11-23, 05:37

Along with a new OP from a different band/artist, there is a new ED from a different artist.

"Blue Horizon" by Miyu Oshiro.

https://twitter.com/nhk_animeworld/s...07715883106307

Side note:
Today (Nov. 23rd) is Shiroe's birthday. Sadly, there's really nothing to "commemorate" it like what they did with Akatsuki earlier this year. But regardless; Happy Birthday Mr. Villain in Glasses.

Diluc · 2020-11-23, 05:50

At long last! We free from DATABASE

DQueenie13 · 2020-11-29, 22:34

https://www6.nhk.or.jp/anime/special...l.html?i=10060

Opening animation + song have been revealed.

magnuskn · 2020-11-30, 03:55

Aw, boo. I like Database. New opening looks good, but the new song is serious trash tier.

2020-06-14, 22:20	Link #42
DQueenie13 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013	Bad-ish news: Anime has been delayed to January 2021. Good-er news: This means the anime won't be rushed. Actually good news: We have a new key visual courtesy of Hara Kazuhiro, and it's our first look at one of volume 12's major players, Saiguu Touri: https://www6.nhk.or.jp/anime/program...?i=loghorizon3 Interesting news: Based on the key visual, we're going all the way to volume 13's content, not ending at vol12 like most of us assumed. __________________

2020-07-07, 13:45	Link #45
DQueenie13 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013	In celebration of Akatsuki's birthday, loghorizon_DORT posted part of her animation reference sheet for her S3 Round Table uniform (same one you saw in the key visual): https://twitter.com/loghorizon_DORT/...73412913795076 __________________

2020-07-22, 07:42	Link #47
Friday Im shy too... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Invercargill Southland, New Zealand	based on ANN its only a 12 ep....better be worth it for being this short or is it due to not enough volume to cover a 24 ep like the last 2 season's __________________ Take the Magic: The Gathering 'What Color Are You?' Quiz.

2020-07-28, 11:17	Link #48
DQueenie13 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013	It's probably because there aren't enough web novel volumes.* Alternatively, they're still testing the waters with how profitable/popular LH is after Mamare's scandal. * Mamare has written at least two volumes beyond what he's posted online and theoretically, the anime team could've repeated S2's situation and worked off Mamare's notes to pad out enough content for 24 episodes. Of course, considering the mixed reactions to S2, going the safer route and sticking to 12 episodes is probably a better idea. __________________

2020-09-23, 03:38	Link #49
DarkJak2050 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	First Trailer's been dropped!!! - Announcement Tweet: https://twitter.com/nhk_animeworld/s...77780167561216 - 1st Trailer: https://www6.nhk.or.jp/anime/special...al.html?i=9842 And we also got a release date: 1/13/2021 (As long as COVID-19 backs off) Spoiler for Some Quick Notes After Seeing The Trailer: I can already tell that the animation quality's going to be bad... I saw a lot of "Still images" that had the "quick zoom out" and shaking effect to simulate animation for the bit of action that it showed. That's not going to serve the action sequences well. Again! However, with it being on NHK Educational (being a kids channel like PBS and to an extent, 4kids) it really shouldn't be surprising. If Log Horizon had SAO's animation quality, it probably would've been deemed as either "too violent" or "too intense" for NHK Educational. Or something that's just outright "too much to follow" with this anime being watered down for kids. When it's source material's aimed for an older audience. And the visuals in that trailer shows little to no changes (let alone; improvements) from Season 2. It might be because it's in "early development", but no guarantees... Last edited by DarkJak2050; 2020-09-23 at 04:03.

2020-06-08, 18:02	Link #41
DarkJak2050 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	I'm actually expecting it to be delayed given the circumstances with COVID-19. Mainly for quality control and the health/safety of the staff. Last thing I want to see is for it to be done poorly because it was rushed. And reflecting badly on the franchise. Look at Seven Deadly Sins's 3rd season (also done by Studio DEEN). You can argue that it was outsourced, but it was still Studio DEEN's responsibility.

2020-06-14, 22:34	Link #44
DarkJak2050 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	Yeah, not surprised at all with it being pushed back. But what I am surprised about is that it's including Vol 13 now. Although, that has me concern about one thing now; pacing. It may be rushed in a different way. As in, lot of content that're going to be skipped/cut out. Now about the new visual... I'm not really quite fond of it, it looks like that it's more "pale" than the prior seasons in a way.

2020-07-07, 16:34	Link #46
DarkJak2050 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	If the whole story goes on for at least 2 years (started in May 2018), she would turn 22. Or 23 if she was already 20 when the story started. Happy Birthday, Akatsuki.

2020-09-23, 08:01	Link #50
DQueenie13 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013	Trailer confirms we're covering volumes 11-13. That's a bit much to squeeze into 12 episodes... __________________

2020-09-23, 13:43	Link #52
RDNexus Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portugal Age: 36	You folks always fretting over adaptation pacing... Anime producers have a goal set to an adaptation. They compromise on stuff, whether fans like it or not. Then comes the usual "Want more? Buy the LNs". When are you gonna understand such a crucial thing?

2020-09-23, 14:33	Link #53
DarkJak2050 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	And often times, compromises can be costly. Look at Magical Warfare, even Hisashi Suzuki (the Author) thought it was poorly done. To the point to where he said that it was a mistake to have it adapted into an anime. That is saying something.

2020-10-05, 04:56	Link #55
DarkJak2050 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	*New PV with Emiri Katou (Akatsuki):* https://twitter.com/loghorizon_DORT/...74572719800323 Well well... This was rather unexpected. https://www.funimation.com/blog/2020...n-this-winter/ Last edited by DarkJak2050; 2020-10-06 at 01:35.

2020-11-01, 20:16	Link #56
DQueenie13 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013	A new opening theme for S3 has been announced: "Different" by BAND-MAID. https://bandmaid.tokyo/contents/372103 __________________

2020-11-23, 05:37	Link #57
DarkJak2050 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	Along with a new OP from a different band/artist, there is a new ED from a different artist. "Blue Horizon" by Miyu Oshiro. https://twitter.com/nhk_animeworld/s...07715883106307 Side note: Today (Nov. 23rd) is Shiroe's birthday. Sadly, there's really nothing to "commemorate" it like what they did with Akatsuki earlier this year. But regardless; Happy Birthday Mr. Villain in Glasses.

2020-11-23, 05:50	Link #58
Diluc Darkhero of Monstadt Join Date: May 2015 Location: rich mansion with maids	At long last! We free from DATABASE

2020-11-29, 22:34	Link #59
DQueenie13 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013	https://www6.nhk.or.jp/anime/special...l.html?i=10060 Opening animation + song have been revealed. __________________

2020-11-30, 03:55	Link #60
magnuskn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hamburg, Germany Age: 48	Aw, boo. I like Database. New opening looks good, but the new song is serious trash tier. __________________