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Sup, Mirai Nikki Pilot Anime PV has just been released.

Ugh. I was pretty pumped about this, but sadly this promotional video has really let me down. What the hell's with Uryuu Minene? Compare:

As you can see, they made her eyebrows thicker for no reason, and they made her pupils much smaller. Not only does she look much better in the original, I'd say her original design works compliments her more as well. The author had a much nicer way of showing how completely insane she was. Her expressions got across this really warped form of excitement and enjoyment and added with having a much cuter character design to contrast that, it made her character seem more insane and fascinating as well as likable. Watching her during these particular chapters in the manga got pretty intense and absolutely thrilling. Plus, later on in the series, her design contributed perfectly to her tsundere moments and some of the sweet and heartwarming interactions she had.

Also, the 3D CGI sucks. It seemed like a convenient way for the animators to draw less, and I felt that it looked pretty stupid. I'm not sure if I liked 3D Deus or not either.

The music during the preview was garbage, and I hope that the actual soundtrack will sound much better.

On my only positive notes, Yukiteru looks a lot more awesome than in the manga. I can't wait to see him become Batman Yuki later in the series if they do get around to animating the rest when the manga's finished. As for Yuno, one of the best reasons to follow this series; she was just about kept the same. Thank God, I wouldn't want it any other way.

Also, who here's pumped for Durarara 24 and GRADUATION in Angel Beats 13?

3d Deus Ex was nice eye candy for me. It seems... appropriate in a way. Based off the PV, the only thing I might have a problem with is the extensive use of lighting. That made Angel Beats annoying to watch. It felt like the sun was flaring in your eyes even when you watch it at midnight:

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I'll agree with the poor music though but hopefully that PV will be the last we'll hear of it. I'm eager to see how Mirai Nikki turns out.


My reaction towards Angel Beats overall:

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I lost interest ever since the Otonashi x Kanade alliance was formed. Introducing a new character and turning the plot again in the second to last episode was a terrible move. But I might as well watch it to see how it ends.

Also looking forward to Arakawa Under the Bridge 12. On a side note, anyone remember about Bakemonogatari 15? Because I don't think Shaft remembers.