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The Fall 2012 Anime Preview Guide

Fencedude5609 wrote:

Mohawk52 wrote: Yes the word "rape" is a shocking word when used in such context, but here in the UK it's also the name of a seed crop farmed for it's oil. He wasn't talking about [expletive] canola oil! How the hell is that at all relevant!? Holy shit.

Did I mention that faggot balls are a popular delicacy in Wales as well? I've had them. They're quite tasty. Taste like pork. Faggots and mash cooked til they're piping hot. Mmmmmmm I could sink my teeth into a pair and mash right now.

Fencedude5609 wrote:

Mohawk52 wrote: Yes the word "rape" is a shocking word when used in such context, but here in the UK it's also the name of a seed crop farmed for it's oil. He wasn't talking about [expletive] canola oil! How the hell is that at all relevant!? Holy shit.

Did I mention that faggot balls are a popular delicacy in Wales as well? I've had them. They're quite tasty. Taste like pork. Faggots and mash cooked til they're piping hot. Mmmmmmm I could sink my teeth into a pair and mash right now.

Mohawk52 wrote:

Did I mention that faggot balls are a popular delicacy in Wales as well? I've had them. They're quite tasty. Taste like pork. Faggots and mash cooked til they're piping hot. Mmmmmmm I could sink my teeth into a pair and mash right now.

Christ, thats disgustingly offensive that you think this is at all relevant.

zensunni wrote:

I agree! I am actually really hoping that the comment you made in spoilers was just a really bad translation issue and not how it was actually written, because it doesn't really fit the character the way he was written for the rest of the show.

It is not a mistranslation

Also, here is a useful article examining why Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is problmeatic

I simply see that line as a stupid choice of dialogue. It comes out of nowhere and disrupts the scene (at least in our minds).

I simply see that line as a stupid choice of dialogue. It comes out of nowhere and disrupts the scene (at least in our minds). Otherwise this is a storm in a teacup.

But you have to admit it's pretty damn funny.

Cecilthedarkknight_234 wrote:

But you have to admit it's pretty damn funny.

No, I don't consider saying words that are known to be used by bigots funny. Regardless of the technicality someone uses to counter why they aren't offensive when they say them. This, after all, wasn't a discussion about crops in the broccoli family or Welsh food; it was about a rape threat in an anime. There was no reason to bring them up beyond being offensive.

The first major difference longtime Hayate fans will notice is a distinct lack of Norio Wakamoto – Hayate takes over the job of narration, and while he does a fine job...he's just no match for the masterfully evil sound of Wakamoto's narrator.

Hayate No Gotoku: Can't Take My Eyes Off You:

Rebecca wrote:

The first major difference longtime Hayate fans will notice is a distinct lack of Norio Wakamoto – Hayate takes over the job of narration, and while he does a fine job...he's just no match for the masterfully evil sound of Wakamoto's narrator.

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The removal of Norio-sama makes me cry a fountain of salty tears.
40% of why I liked Hayate No Gotoku was just to hear his sarcastic, witty remarks in the devilishly smooth voice. And now he's gone! Along with the Detective Conan statues.

Anyway, the first episode was okay. Glad all of the original VAs are back and the art/animation is not that bad. The humor and Shout-Outs are used less in this version while this Ruri girl will play an important role. I'll just see how this will pan out.

And yes, I totally spotted those fairy tale references. Including that Journey to the West painting; they seem to have been heading East. ;D

Guess I'm the only person who doesn't care about the 'rape' comment from My Little Monsters. *sigh* >__>

Cecilthedarkknight_234 wrote:

But you have to admit it's pretty damn funny.

No, I don't consider saying words that are known to be used by bigots funny. Regardless of the technicality someone uses to counter why they aren't offensive when they say them. This, after all, wasn't a discussion about crops in the broccoli family or Welsh food; it was about a rape threat in an anime. There was no reason to bring them up beyond being offensive.

I asked my [Japanese] co-worker about it and she immediately knew I was talking about Tonari no Kaibutsu kun. Her explanation is that Haru really did mean "rape" literally, but that's because he doesn't know how to interact with people and a lot of knowledge that he has is mistaken, as I think we've already seen from just the first episode. So while Haru meant it literally, I don't think it means that he was really doing to rape Shizuku. ...Does that make sense??

there's too much being made out of an off the cuff remark in the heat of the moment by a character who's suppost to be a loose canon, a bit of a yob. However what he does immediately after doing and saying that just shows he really doesn't understand what he's saying, or doing, and doesn't really mean it. Yes the word "rape" is a shocking word when used in such context, but here in the UK it's also the name of a seed crop farmed for it's oil.

While it may be surprising to hear the line for foreigners, for Japanese people they understand the context of it so it doesn't cause as much brow raising.

Fencedude5609 wrote:

Mohawk52 wrote: Did I mention that faggot balls are a popular delicacy in Wales as well? I've had them. They're quite tasty. Taste like pork. Faggots and mash cooked til they're piping hot. Mmmmmmm I could sink my teeth into a pair and mash right now. Christ, thats disgustingly offensive that you think this is at all relevant.

But you have to admit it's pretty damn funny.

While it may be surprising to hear the line for foreigners, for Japanese people they understand the context of it so it doesn't cause as much brow raising.