2011-07-09, 12:48 AM
The iDOLM@STER 01: HOLY SH[SIZE="2"]I[/SIZE]T YESSSSSSSS
When this anime was announced with Gainax character designer Atsushi Nishigori (Panty & Stocking and Gurren Lagann) at helm, I couldn't tell if this was going to be a success or if it would be a high-budgeted bomb. I've been a fan of the games, the music, and the characters for a while, but I wasn't sure if it would be able to translate well. After watching the first episode, I was convinced that this might just be the iDOLM@STER anime that does justice to the games that I've been waiting for.
I had a lot of fun with it. For people familiar with Idolm@ster, there's a lot to appreciate and enjoy out of the first episode. For people who aren't really, it's a pleasant introduction to the characters. It's a daunting mental task and one that threatens the balance of the series if it has so many characters, but I think it'll be able to do it, though that might be my bias as someone who already knew the cast. The unique documentary/first person approach to the episode stood out. I thought it was unique and fun way to get to introduce and learn about the girls; it gave a chance to give spotlight on different girls and it moved around different events and actions to see what they're like. I thought it was a perfect end to the first episode when they revealed that the Producer was behind the camera and it was a good set-up for the story to begin in the next episodes (and yes, it makes it obvious that they won't be using this experimental style throughout the rest of the series).
What I do want to see is well-done concert scenes that recreate the energy and feel that the concerts have and I'm hoping to see good story. I haven't watched videos of the scenes of the second game yet, but I wonder if we'll see the rival male idols and in the 2, Ritsuko is the producer of an idol group consisting of Azusa, Iori, and Ami- I can't remember if they're rivals to the Producer (the player) or not.
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AnoHana 7-11: I've been a fan of the dad since the beginning and I really liked him in episode 10. That being said, I don't really have much else to say since most people have said what I wanted to say. I loved the character progression from start to end, and likewise, I enjoyed the very character driven story. Teared up at the ending with the notes she left them all and with the hide-and-seek. They've also been good at getting me to feel really emotional every time I hear KIMI TO NATSU NO OWARI SHOURAI NO YUME. What a fantastic original show.
When this anime was announced with Gainax character designer Atsushi Nishigori (Panty & Stocking and Gurren Lagann) at helm, I couldn't tell if this was going to be a success or if it would be a high-budgeted bomb. I've been a fan of the games, the music, and the characters for a while, but I wasn't sure if it would be able to translate well. After watching the first episode, I was convinced that this might just be the iDOLM@STER anime that does justice to the games that I've been waiting for.
I had a lot of fun with it. For people familiar with Idolm@ster, there's a lot to appreciate and enjoy out of the first episode. For people who aren't really, it's a pleasant introduction to the characters. It's a daunting mental task and one that threatens the balance of the series if it has so many characters, but I think it'll be able to do it, though that might be my bias as someone who already knew the cast. The unique documentary/first person approach to the episode stood out. I thought it was unique and fun way to get to introduce and learn about the girls; it gave a chance to give spotlight on different girls and it moved around different events and actions to see what they're like. I thought it was a perfect end to the first episode when they revealed that the Producer was behind the camera and it was a good set-up for the story to begin in the next episodes (and yes, it makes it obvious that they won't be using this experimental style throughout the rest of the series).
What I do want to see is well-done concert scenes that recreate the energy and feel that the concerts have and I'm hoping to see good story. I haven't watched videos of the scenes of the second game yet, but I wonder if we'll see the rival male idols and in the 2, Ritsuko is the producer of an idol group consisting of Azusa, Iori, and Ami- I can't remember if they're rivals to the Producer (the player) or not.
Also, Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist. Xenoglossia did not exist.
AnoHana 7-11: I've been a fan of the dad since the beginning and I really liked him in episode 10. That being said, I don't really have much else to say since most people have said what I wanted to say. I loved the character progression from start to end, and likewise, I enjoyed the very character driven story. Teared up at the ending with the notes she left them all and with the hide-and-seek. They've also been good at getting me to feel really emotional every time I hear KIMI TO NATSU NO OWARI SHOURAI NO YUME. What a fantastic original show.