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centrally-unplanned · 10 months

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Something that isn't 'new' but is being highlighted extremely heavily in FLCLick Noise book is how official titles when it comes to credits are really more like guidelines; they are not consistent across shows. Every episode of FLCL has a credited "Episode Director", who is nominally in the charge of the whole episode's production process; and an "Animation Director" who is in charge of the animation side of that episode, doing corrections, managing the contributing animators, etc etc. If you ask me on any given day my base assumption about a stereotypical production, I would say the Animation Director is 'under' the Episode Director, doing a subdivision of the ED's role.

Meanwhile in FLCLick Noise the episode directors are *never* mentioned by Tsurumaki or Sadamoto. Shouji Saeki, Episode Director for episodes 3 & 5, does not come up at all in the "Episode 3" commentary, and is mentioned in passing, once, as an example key animator in the "episode 5" section. Meanwhile, Hiroyuki Imaishi was the Animation Director for episodes 2 & 5, and the "Episode 5" section literally starts off talking about this was the episode where Imaishi was "let free" compared to his work on the second episode, and how he was involved in the actual scripting process to allow that to happen. People who contributed key frames in one-off contexts like Shinya Ohira get more mention than the EDs.

FLCL is of course an outlier in how much freedom individual artists could get - its commented more than once how people like Ohira sent them art & suggestions that would be unacceptable in other contexts "but would be fine for FLCL". Still, a wider truth is visible through the outlier - credits can often be illusionary facts, putting a stamp on 'who was in charge' that rarely aligns with the reality. No credit sheet is a substitute for true research I guess.

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pixelatedanimereviews · 7 months

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Fall 2023 Plan to Watch

Happy Fall Ya'll

As today is the first day of fall, and the last season of anime for 2023 is fast approaching, I figured there was no better time to list out what we'll be watching for the Fall 2023 Season.

This is in by no means order of rank, just how they got colleged together. All in all, we'll be starting the season with 25 shows and 4 (at the time of posting) that we'll be keeping an eye on for an official release as they still haven't been picked up.

Spy x Family Season 2 《Action ▪︎ Childcare ▪︎ Comedy》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 7th} If you haven't seen Spy Family (btw I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be Spy vs Family, but whatever) then that's on you I guess. Like you still have time to go watch season one, and you should because it's about to get good! I'm just excited for some good comedy mixed with just the right amount of James Bond style action.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End 《Adventure ▪︎ Drama ▪︎ Fantasy ▪︎ Magic》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Sept 29th} I first heard about Frieren from one of Gigguk's videos when he was talking about the manga. I love me some true fantasy anime, and I have a feeling that if the anime is as good as the manga is, that I'll be writing probably several think pieces about it.

The Kingdoms of Ruin 《Action ▪︎ Adventure ▪︎ Fantasy ▪︎ Gore ▪︎ Sci-fi》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 6th} The premise of Machine vs Magic/revenge plot seems really interesting, and I'm intrigued by the Gore tag.

The Vexations of a Shut-in Vampire Princess 《Fantasy ▪︎ Vampire ▪︎ Comedy》 {HiDive ~ First Episode Aires Oct 7th} This looks like silly nonsense, and we love the "Vampire that doesn't drink blood" troop.

I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness《Fantasy ▪︎ Romance ▪︎ Comedy》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 4th} This title is a mouthful, but I'll forgive it as long as there is a good amount of sassy comedy.

The Apothecary Diaries 《Drama ▪︎ Historical ▪︎ Medical ▪︎ Mystery》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 21st} I know a lot of people are super excited for this show. We really enjoyed Raven of the Inner Palace and are excited to see more shows just like it. The animation and artwork in the promo video look gorgeous, so we'll see if it lives up to the hype.

The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Part 2 《Fantasy ▪︎ Magic ▪︎ Mythology ▪︎ Slice of Life》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 5th} I'm so ready for this part 2! We fell in love with series back when season one first started airing. The art, the world building, the characters and their growth, and the mix of mythology is just so perfect! So excited to get to be back in this world and experience the journey it takes us on!

Ragna Crimson 《Action ▪︎ Fantasy ▪︎ Isekai 》 {HiDive ~ First Episode Aires Sept 30th} Dragons. That is all.

Undead Unluck 《Action ▪︎ Supernatural ▪︎ Comedy》 {Hulu ~ First Episode Aires Oct 6th} Look, all I know is that the last couple of anime that Disney has acquired have been bangers so I'm not going to miss out on this either.

I'm in Love with the Villainess 《Fantasy ▪︎ Girls' Love ▪︎ School ▪︎ Comedy》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 2nd} This is one of two Yuri that we are getting this season. This one looks to be silly and goofy, and I'm always down for some silly girls love fun!

Butareba - The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig - 《Fantasy ▪︎ Isekai ▪︎ Comedy》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 7th} This.........I mean why not. As long as it doesn't take an Inukai-san's Dog turn then I'm sure it'll be entertaining. I'm hoping for my sanity that it's just wholesome fun.

I Shall Survive Using Potions! 《Fantasy ▪︎ Isekai ▪︎ Reincarnation 》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 7th} You know, every seasons got have at least 3 dumb, turn your brain off, lazy writing but oddly fun Isekais. This will probably be mine for the season.

FLCL: Grunge 《Action ▪︎ Avant-garde ▪︎ Comedy ▪︎ Mecha ▪︎ Sci-fi》 {Max (HBO) or Adult Swim ~ Currently Airing (Sept 8th)} Oops, I guess I'm already behind. Oh well! I'm also adding Shoelace to this as well because it aires in a couple of days (Sept 30th), but other than an article saying that it'll be on Toonami there's no official release posting for it. Anyways, I'm excited to see it, as that grunge punk artsy look is something I don't see often, but I enjoy it when I do. I heard the last two spin-offs didn't do great so I'm hoping these don't fall flat.

Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange 《Action ▪︎ Adult Cast ▪︎ Drama》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Sept 30th} I'm going to give this 3 episodes. I'm hoping for some intense drama, but have a feeling that this will feel like one of those "cop propaganda" shows that are prolific here in the US.

Shy 《Action ▪︎ Drama ▪︎ Super Power》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 2nd} Who doesn't love a shy Super Hero trying to overcome their shyness to save to help maintain the safety of the world! I'm gonna give it at least 3 episodes because this could either be really good or really bad.

KamiErabi GOD.app 《Action ▪︎ High-Stakes Game》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 4th} I was really worried at first that this was going to be some kind of spin-off of King's Game. None that the synopsis is out, we're worried it'll be some kind of mash-up between King's Game and Platinum End. I want to be wrong. Please, let me be wrong.

16bit Sensation: Another Layer 《Adult Cast ▪︎ Otaku Culture ▪︎ Comedy ▪︎ Workplace》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 4th} Hehe haha, twist of fate, now you work on this hentai game in order to help us save the studio and also your job. I'm just enough of a degenerate that I'll probably enjoy this.

Migi & Dali 《Mystery ▪︎ Comedy》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 2nd} Mystery Comedy? Spooky twin boys that pretend to be one boy. Huh.

Protocol: Rain 《Drama ▪︎ Video Games》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 7th} Take the "High School Idol group that's trying to save their school" troop, but make it e-sports, net boys, and the net cafe that "saved" them. Hoping it'll be interesting.

My New Boss is Goofy 《Adult Cast ▪︎ Slice of Life ▪︎ Comedy ▪︎ Workplace》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 7th} I don't know why, but a part of me was hoping that this man's boss was actually Goofy, but it's not Disney Jailed so there was, not gonna lie, a bit of disappointment when I realized that wasn't the case. I'll still watch it. Just means that I'll have a few less "Hyuck" jokes when I do my review.

A Girl & Her Guard Dog 《Romance ▪︎ School》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Sept 28th} We are...apprehensive about this one, but will give it at least 3 episodes, but if it gives us the creeps due the Age-Gap Romance troop then will probably drop it.

Stardust Telepath 《Girls' Love ▪︎ School ▪︎ Comedy ▪︎ Supernatural 》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 9th} This is the other comedy Yuri this season, but this one has an alien girl instead!

Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductuons 《Detective ▪︎ Mystery 》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 2nd} Wow are we a sucker for these kinds of shows. However, we've seen these swing from really good to truly awful. Hopin' I don't have to drop this one.

The Family Circumstances of the Irregular Witch 《Fantasy ▪︎ Slice of Life ▪︎ Comedy ▪︎ Supernatural 》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 1st} A funny, lighthearted story about a Witch and her silly little human she raises. This will probably be what I watch to wind down in the evening.

Tearmoon Empire 《Drama ▪︎ Fantasy ▪︎ Comedy ▪︎ Romance ▪︎ Time Travel》 {Crunchyroll ~ First Episode Aires Oct 7th} Ah, the old is Time Travel just Isekai debate. We, for one, do not think that it is as it's still that same world even if time has changed. That aside, there isn't enough of these one world time travel shows these days, so it'll be interesting to see how this one shakes out.

These are the 4 that, at time of posting, do not have an official release (streaming or other media) to the US

The Four Brothers of Yuzuki - Where are there parents? Who is the main brother this story is about? Will there be overwhelming merchandise of these brothers who look the same but are different ages as well? These are the important questions that may never get answered.

Paradox Live - I don't know why, but for some reason, I'm getting DMMD vibes off these guys. I love DMMD. Why is this not available here in the US?

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You - I very vaguely remember playing this clicker idol game. Kinda sad I probably won't get to see how this show turns out.

You Were Experienced, I Was Not: Our Dating Story - Experienced how? I need to know! Don't keep secrets!!

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immloveanime · 8 months

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FLCL Archives Art Book

#fooly cooly #furi kuri #flcl #flcledit #flcl official art #Haruko Haruhara #monochrome #monochromeedit #anisource #2000s #00s aesthetic #00s Anime #old anime #oldanimeedit #my post

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manekinekocake · 5 months

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#fooly cooly #flcl #official art

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dorothydalmati1 · 8 months

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Obscure Animation Subject #35: Yin Yang Yo!

Originally posted on Twitter on March 14, 2023.

Created by Bob Boyle, who also created Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! and developed PPG 2016, its an American-Canadian co-production by Jetix Animation Concepts, the last show by a joint venture of Disney Television Animation and Jetix Europe.

The series airs on Toon Disney via the Jetix programming block, later merged into Disney XD by the end of the show’s run. It premiered as a sneak peek on August 26, 2006, then officially on September 4, 2006. The final episode aired on April 18, 2009, and reruns aired until 2010.

In Canada, it premiered on Family Channel on March 25, 2007. Most writers and animators involved with the show previously worked on The Fairly OddParents, 6teen, Clone High, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! and Danny Phantom. This includes Bob Boyle, creator of both this show and Wubbzy.

Bob Boyle has also worked on both The Fairly OddParents and Danny Phantom as a producer and art director for both. For the earlier show, he also was an executive producer, storyboard artist and layout designer. Head writer Steve Marmel also worked on OddParents and DP.

Marmel took inspiration from anime like FLCL and anime-influenced shows like Teen Titans. Considering he’s an anime fan, you can see the influences in his style of writing. This show’s and Wubbzy’s art style are similar to each other, but this show has a more detailed edge.

This show is about two twin rabbits named Yin and Yang, and their sensei-like panda figure named Yo, a master of fictional mystical martial arts called Woo Foo. The twins learn about the sacred art of Woo Foo, a special type of martial arts that involves both might and magic.

They must work together to defeat evil villains and forces movitivated on destroying, corrupt or dominate society. For the first season, the primary goal was to defeat the Night Master, a powerful enemy, but by the second season we got more storylines making room for more lore.

The show, having to last for two seasons with 65 half-hours of 104 segments had positive reception thoughout its run, thanks to the animation, comedy, action and lore. It gained a fandom who grew-up with the show very fondly is often compared to Wubbzy, Boyle’s other work.

I even grew-up with it when it was airing and thought it was good. Rewatching it, it still holds up very well, its considered timeless. I definitely recommend checking this show out if you haven’t seen it, it’s fun, action-packed, hilarious and has great continuity.

#Yin Yang Yo!#obscure animation

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