You can call me that one Yamada Naoko guy
Kyoani did it again! That was vibrant and fluid animation. The use of thick, non-uniform line art combined with saturated, uniform color really set City apart from other currently running anime. The simpler color and line art made it much easier to animate big and expressive movement.
They also go and beyond in animating all the visual and sound effects. It made everything more coherent.
Definitely the best animated anime I’ve watched in recent years.
Spring season wrap up:
Ah, good to know. Netflix is really inconsistent with release schedules. I’m lucky to be in Asia, so I got the simulcast with non-Netflix JP. For those outside Asia it’s worse with Netflix probably going to wait for a batch release. I don’t know how the discussion thread will be with this kind of mess.
Honestly I’m pretty lucky to get Super Creek in the first roll. I kinda have no reroll policy, so even if I didn’t get Super Creek I’d just go with whatever I got. Don’t want to sweat even before playing the game.
The game does need a lot of investment to be on the meta. I too don’t have the money and time so I play it casually rather than trying to keep up with the meta. I’m just happy building my uma with the limited resource I have. Heck, none of my uma have finished URA final yet.
I know Oguri was supposed to be the center in that Legend Changer concert, but I can’t stop looking at Rudolph. She just has that kind of aura 😭
For those who don’t know, Uma Musume Pretty Derby Global was launched several days ago. Now, you can train your own Oguri with the 3-star selector ticket! Just be aware, building her isn’t as easy and smooth as the anime. I have yet to win the URA final with her.
Here’s my ID if you want to follow me in the game. Let’s be friend! (I have Super Creek’s support card):
3683 9579 4050
What an intense episode! Love the reversal role. Tamamo took the role of the protagonist, while Oguri took the antagonist. That way, rather than end the first part with a sad defeat, instead they let us root for Tamamo and end it with a win!
Oguri was a great antagonist. She bears the title of the Beast. Undefeatable for the last six races. Her footsteps echoed fear to the other contestants. She was the one who pushed Tamamo to finally break her limit and entered the zone.
I’m with Bellno in this one, maybe we were a bit arrogant thinking Oguri will be invincible. It was hard to accept the loss. But hey, that was a great end to bridge to the second part. Oguri now has a new stake and goal!
here is your weekly March posting:
Ouch, that was a rough first episode, even as someone who’ve read the manga before. The contrast between Takopi’s cute design with the bleak, rough style of everything else really captures the contrast between Takopi’s innocent and the much more bleak reality of both Shizuka and Marina.
They also drew Shizuka’s house with a messy background to reflect how messy the reality is. Shizuka’s depression isn’t as simple as being bullied, her home was a wreck because of her mother is allegedly having an affair with Marina’s dad. There’s also a glimpse on Marina’s side also having a broken home because of it.
This is a wonderful adaptation, with not only a great animation but also great cinematography. I like how they depict the bullying with Marina and Shizuka with that split view. I also like how they show Takopi’s first-hand experience with bullying and how scary it looked at the point of view of the victim. There’s also this beautiful sequence of Takopi hesitated on helping Shizuka facing Marina.
Oh boy, I’m not ready experiencing this the second time
I didn’t realize there’s Takopi’s Original Sin definitely will watch that one. I’ve read the manga. Don’t let the cute look fools you. This isn’t wholesome.
Also, wasn’t the Witch Hat Atelier anime supposed to drop this summer? Do we just not have an exact date yet? That’ll be a must-watch to me.
Delayed, maybe? I mean, it is animated by Bug Films, the studio behind Zom 100, so I don’t have much faith. I will take the delay if that means they can finish the production before airing and doesn’t end up like Zom 100.
Despite the staked season, there’s only a several series caught my attention
I’m still open to suggestions. Like other seasons, probably going to follow r/anime first 3 weeks reaction. Still open to the possibility of a dark horse this season.
On the topic of Kaoru, since Netflix JP has exclusive right to stream a week ahead, will the discussion thread follow Netflix JP release or global?
Wowee, that was another intense episode! The race was really hyped. Despite the true main character is Tamamo Cross and Oguri Cap, the other horses got their own moment during the race. Like, Top Shunbetsu late start, Lord Royal confidence in taking the lead, Dynam Heroine closing the gap, Sirius Symboli overpowered by Oguri’s pressure despite finding an opening.
I love the new horse, Lord Royal. Another tomboy added to the growing list of side characters I like. Unfortunately for her, this is the story of the Beast. There is no chance for her to win.
Also, cute March got another screen time!
I want to highlight this adorable moment of Oguri gripping the doll Kitahara made.
Place your bets - who do you think would win the Tenno Sho?
I have faith in the Beast that is Oguri Cap. Sorry Tamamo, not even your sad underdog backstory will win against her.
my reaction knowing that it’s ending next week
I thought CinGray is a 2-cour
Even though Karakasa was beautifully animated with vibrant colors, the cut was sometimes really hard to follow. It also relied a lot for the audience to piece all the story together. I’m still not yet get the full picture of the first movie, though partially because I decided to use JP sub. I hope the next one could tone it down a bit.
Which Yokai would be the next movie focus on?
Pretty intense start! The downside of being in the spotlight is having a target in your back. Despite being targeted by everyone, Oguri was able to get the victory. Truly the beast of Kazamatsu, even outclass her senpai. There’s only Tamamo Cross left to be Oguri’s worthy rival. She already has the aura farmed for several episodes now.
Kitahara also finally make a comeback, bringing presents from Kazamatsu’s cast. He even made a doll for Oguri (his best effort).
There’s also March’s present, a keychain
Can’t wait for the next episode. We will finally be able to see Oguri and Tamamo competing.
This week episode is a calm one. A deserving break after weeks of peak, just like what Roppei said we have to pace our race in order not to tire ourselves. While Oguri is having a break, they decide to use this for Tamamo Cross intro. Will she be a promising rival for our girl Oguri? In the meantime, Oguri still have two more rivals she has to beat in the next episode.
I’m happy we got to see March and Norn again. Sad that she didn’t win Tokai Derby. Oguri doing her best consoling March here. Also, what a goofy phone just to reach their high ears.
We also got to see Oguri in her casual wear, looking cute as ever, while devouring the whole Harajuku food stand.
Sorry, I have to put March in the spotlight whenever I can
As someone who also only get into Uma Musume franchise thanks to Cinderella Gray, I’m happy seeing another comrade also enjoying Uma Musume through the same route. Now, I have high expectation for S2, because BoaNE was phenomenal.
That was a clever misdirection. They make it looked like as if Oguri was racing in Nippon Derby. I genuinely thought the immovable Japanese would actually do an exception for Oguri, that’s just how goated she is, but alas, reality is often disappointing. I guess there’s only one thing that can stop Oguri Cap, and that is Japanese bureaucracy. Though the journalist effort wasn’t in vain, they were able to make the organizers to change the rule to enter Nippon Derby, even though Oguri still wasn’t allowed to enter in the name of fairness. Stand proud Oguri Cap, your presents actually change Japan.
Even with the misdirection, I was pretty invested with the race. They actually highlight Oguri’s rival and classmates pretty well. Sucks for Dicta Striker not performing well because of her injury, she was my favorite (what can I say, I love tomboy).
There’s actually several hints before the reveal. Like how Oguri rather than wearing a costume like the other horse she wears her gym clothes. When Rudolf reminiscing her racing age, we can see a newspaper just outside the focus with Sakura Chiyono O on the cover (probably covering her winning Nippon Derby). When they do a sweeping shot, Oguri Cap couldn’t be seen in the pack. Also when they do a transition from Dicta Striker to Oguri Cap the transition time actually far longer than the others because it was on a different track.
Can’t wait for the next episode titled peak! They can’t stop peaking
Time like this is why I wish I could read Japanese names to fully appreciate all the people worked behind it.