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Comment on Maison Ikkoku First Impressions by Inkuleka

Inkuleka — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:41:37 +0000

The best way to judge the quality of a piece of art is to see how it stands the tests of time. It’s only natural that some of the greatest anime is from a while ago.

Comment on Up! Review by Laica

Laica — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:32:48 +0000

I think Up! was just as entertaining in the later parts, although I see your point about it being more childish. But I think maybe it is the difference in tone that’s a little disorienting. I mean, the first five minutes have most people in tears by their end, and then there is such a radical shift not only in tone – to cranky-old-man humour, cuteness and adventure – but almost in genre. Like the prologue was mini-biopic and the main story is a fantastical, larger-than-life adventure story. I enjoyed both equally (and the stunning visuals didn’t hurt either), but I can see why not everyone would.

Great site, by the way, I just discovered it today! You are multitalented.

Comment on Top Ten Anime List by Laica

Laica — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:25:57 +0000

Hi! also from Toronto. (Did you watch the hockey game? Canada got gold. )

I am about 10 episodes into Planetes, and although I haven’t finished it yet, I have to agree with you about its quality. I love how different it is from most sci-fi, that it focuses more on the human aspect than on mind-blowing technology. And the poignancy of it depiction of the loneliness of space, of the costs of scientific progress, of the dark side of tech… really moved me. Plus the relationships are subtly drawn but real, and emotional. I’ll have to see what I think about the climax.

I have watched the live-action movie made based on H&C, which I really enjoyed. The anime is on my list, because I liked the movie for the same reasons you mentioned here.

Grave of the Fireflies definitely belongs on any top-ten list. Also, I am never watching it again.

I tried watching Maison Ikkaku because I’m a fan of Rumiko Takahashi, but the first episode didn’t grab me. Maybe it’s that while I love RK’s storytelling, I don’t like her art style much at all, and for me that can make or break the experience.

Thanks for the list! I might check out some of your recommendations that I’ve never heard of. You seem to look for similar things as me in anime. I also feel like it has to move me for me to love it.

Comment on Spring 2010 Anime Preview Thoughts by Theowne

Theowne — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:31:30 +0000

Hi Jim,

You might have missed the fact that I’m not “giving” any show any score, I’m saying what my interest level is.

If I’m skeptical about a show this early on, my interest level is very low. If I’m neutral on a show, my interest level will be moderate. Compute?

Unless you’re ticked off that I am skeptical about a show you might like. Can’t help you on that one.

Comment on Spring 2010 Anime Preview Thoughts by Jim

Jim — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:23:26 +0000

Giving a 1/5 for a show you’re a little ’skeptical’ about? Right.

Comment on Spring 2010 Anime Preview Thoughts by Joojoobees

Joojoobees — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:58:24 +0000

I’m mostly interested in the Noitamina shows. In particular I have high hopes for Five Leaves, as I am a sucker for Edo Japan, and the art work looks very unusual. Could be a good season.

Comment on First Arabesque, Debussy by Joojoobees

Joojoobees — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:51:28 +0000

Thanks for posting your performance video and remarks. I really admire your ability to play the piano. If I could play the piano, there is no doubt that I would try to play Debussy. He wrote many remarkable pieces for the piano. I’m particularly fond of the piece mentioned in an earlier comment (“Snowflakes Are Dancing”) and the “Joyous Island”.

Best wishes to you. May your music continue to make you happy. ~JJbees

Comment on Millenium Actress Review by Joojoobees

Joojoobees — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:42:52 +0000

Yes, I loved this movie. It is quite satisfying upon repeat viewings as well, in part due to the complexity of the storytelling. The artwork is incredible. This is also the only anime I have ever seen where they attempted to draw a realistically beautiful old woman. Many times old women, if they appear at all, are withered hags, or cute and comical. Whereas Chiyoko can be cute, even in her aged incarnation, and is occasionally funny, she is also portrayed with a calm elegance befitting a movie star from a bye-gone era.

Comment on Kurenai Review by sunwoo

sunwoo — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:01:43 +0000

I thoroughly enjoyed this series as a well developed story, an interesting comedy, and an after-thought to human nature. This show had a very developed dialogue and story. My favorite episode had to be the last one where they crammed in all of murasaki’s feelings towards her “goal”(which I won’t say).

Comment on Figure 17 Review by Carl

Carl — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:53:57 +0000

I dropped this early on, found the action scenes too boring, and they were half of the anime, after all…