| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
|
|
Furudanuki
Joined: 29 Jul 2006
Posts: 1874
|
 Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:26 am
|
 |
|
| Quote: | |
Kirino is the catty one, which the producers make sure that viewers understand by giving a perpetual catlike curve to her mouth. |
No complaints about the overall review, but I do think that "catty" was a poor choice of words here. Kirino does display a number of cat-like traits and certainly looks the part (she didn't acquire the fan nickname of "Lion-tan" for nothing  ) But referring to a character as "catty" usually implies that they act in a cruel, malicious, and/or spiteful manner - which is almost the direct antithesis of the way Kirino behaves in the series. A minor quibble, but one I felt compelled to point out since it could give a reader a very wrong impression of Kirino.
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
jr240483
Joined: 24 Dec 2005
Posts: 4618
Location: New York City,New York,USA
|
|
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:11 am
|
|
|
| Furudanuki wrote: |
| Quote: | |
Kirino is the catty one, which the producers make sure that viewers understand by giving a perpetual catlike curve to her mouth. |
No complaints about the overall review, but I do think that "catty" was a poor choice of words here. Kirino does display a number of cat-like traits and certainly looks the part (she didn't acquire the fan nickname of "Lion-tan" for nothing ) But referring to a character as "catty" usually implies that they act in a cruel, malicious, and/or spiteful manner - which is almost the direct antithesis of the way Kirino behaves in the series. A minor quibble, but one I felt compelled to point out since it could give a reader a very wrong impression of Kirino. |
well it find it to be a preety decent dub. and i also have no problem with this review as well even though i already purchased it and enjoyed it without the need for a review. looking forward to part 2.
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Key
Moderator
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 18674
Location: Indianapolis, IN (formerly Mimiho Valley)
|
|
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 11:39 am
|
|
|
| Furudanuki wrote: | No complaints about the overall review, but I do think that "catty" was a poor choice of words here. Kirino does display a number of cat-like traits and certainly looks the part (she didn't acquire the fan nickname of "Lion-tan" for nothing ) But referring to a character as "catty" usually implies that they act in a cruel, malicious, and/or spiteful manner - which is almost the direct antithesis of the way Kirino behaves in the series. A minor quibble, but one I felt compelled to point out since it could give a reader a very wrong impression of Kirino. |
Yeah, I did consider the negative connotation that "catty" normally carries, but couldn't come up with a more fitting word here. I went back and added in the word "cheerfully" right ahead of it in the hopes of conveying a more accurate feel for her personality.
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
the Rancorous
Joined: 08 Feb 2006
Posts: 2248
Location: Sac, Ca USA
|
|
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:20 pm
|
|
|
| Quote: | | Cherami Leigh faced her own challenges in Tamaki, a character who is normally very soft-spoken except when she has to shout the attack phrases, but performed admirably. |
Yeah, its definitely nice to hear Cherami perform a different kind of role. Most of the characters she plays tend to be pretty outspoken and sometimes loud; Lottie from Strain, Mai from Ghost Hunt, Setsuna from Negima!?. Not to say that's a bad thing as I more often than not enjoy her performances, but this shows that she definitely has range. But personally, based on the four dub episodes I saw, I liked Brina Palencia's Sayako the best; its just too fun!
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
ninjapet
Joined: 20 Apr 2009
Posts: 1517
|
|
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:24 pm
|
|
|
| Quote: | | As Funimation box set releases go, this one is a bare-bones release: both DVDs in a single regular-sized case with only interior art on the cover and clean opener and closer on the DVDs for Extras. Annoyingly, they used the overlapping disks approach to packaging, so that the first disk has to be taken out to replace the second disk. (This may be space-efficient, but it's also definitely irritating.) |
They did the same thing on the Spice and Wolf release.
The new style of cases are not good, if anything they seem like they would break faster then the normal one disk per case deal.
I rather see a two case release instead of the new style of cases. It doesn't save you any room, and it just looks bad in my mind.
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
The King of Harts
Joined: 05 May 2009
Posts: 6712
Location: Mount Crawford, Virginia
|
|
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 1:25 pm
|
|
|
How could you not love the first episode? Especially when Tamaki slaps a tennis ball, baseball, football and the principal all in one go with a broom! That's pretty much the only part we disagree on, though, and it's not even that big a deal. I'm just much easier to entertain than most and like ridiculous overreactions. It's been a while since I've seen this and I'm dying to rewatch this dubbed. I'm just waiting for the complete collection since it'll be cheaper. It'll also be more clear from my mind by the time one's released and be more fun to rewatch.
I remember for the longest time after watching this, I wanted to do kendo. My reasons mostly matched Miyako's, though 
| the Rancorous wrote: |
| Quote: | | Cherami Leigh faced her own challenges in Tamaki, a character who is normally very soft-spoken except when she has to shout the attack phrases, but performed admirably. |
Yeah, its definitely nice to hear Cherami perform a different kind of role. Most of the characters she plays tend to be pretty outspoken and sometimes loud; Lottie from Strain, Mai from Ghost Hunt, Setsuna from Negima!?. Not to say that's a bad thing as I more often than not enjoy her performances, but this shows that she definitely has range. But personally, based on the four dub episodes I saw, I liked Brina Palencia's Sayako the best; its just too fun! |
Well, Cherami did also do Primula in Shuffle!, so she does have experience doing soft-spoken characters. I've only seen the first couple dub episodes from Funi's site and I have to agree, Brina's performance is awesome. She does teenage girl so well.
| ninjapet wrote: | | They did the same thing on the Spice and Wolf release.
The new style of cases are not good, if anything they seem like they would break faster then the normal one disk per case deal.
I rather see a two case release instead of the new style of cases. It doesn't save you any room, and it just looks bad in my mind. |
Actually, Spice and Wolf has a new kind of casing where it uses a flap instead of overlapping the discs. They did a Hey, Nice Package on it. I mean, it's still not great, but they don't overlap. I don't see why they don't just use double sided cases?
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Furudanuki
Joined: 29 Jul 2006
Posts: 1874
|
|
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:02 pm
|
|
|
| Key wrote: | | Yeah, I did consider the negative connotation that "catty" normally carries, but couldn't come up with a more fitting word here. I went back and added in the word "cheerfully" right ahead of it in the hopes of conveying a more accurate feel for her personality. |
It's the curse of having a descriptive term that ought to be perfect except for having associated negative baggage. Kirino may have a big cat's looks and mannerisms, but her personality is a lot closer to a golden retriever. 
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
rainbowcourage
Joined: 11 Apr 2007
Posts: 1216
Location: what is commonly known as "hell week"
|
|
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 3:10 pm
|
|
|
| Key wrote: | |
Yeah, I did consider the negative connotation that "catty" normally carries, but couldn't come up with a more fitting word here. I went back and added in the word "cheerfully" right ahead of it in the hopes of conveying a more accurate feel for her personality. |
"cat-like" mayhaps? I know hyphens are kind of cheap, but still.
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
DavidShallcross
Joined: 19 Feb 2008
Posts: 1008
|
|
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 5:15 pm
|
|
|
| The King of Harts wrote: |
Actually, Spice and Wolf has a new kind of casing where it uses a flap instead of overlapping the discs. They did a Hey, Nice Package on it. I mean, it's still not great, but they don't overlap. I don't see why they don't just use double sided cases? |
Physically, I think the double sided cases, such as they used for the Lupin "movies" would be best. However, with the styles used either for Bamboo Blade or Spice and Wolf they get a page of unobstructed interior art, which in these cases they used for tables of contents.
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
the Rancorous
Joined: 08 Feb 2006
Posts: 2248
Location: Sac, Ca USA
|
|
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 6:15 pm
|
|
|
| The King of Harts wrote: | | Well, Cherami did also do Primula in Shuffle!, |
 Primula? Who was that again?... Oh yeah! The pointless lolli character!  I don't think I'd count that as 'experience,' more like an 'exercise' seeing as that character had 0 personality.
| review wrote: | | Tamaki-
(Some would argue that she is a moe character, although this is hardly a girl who needs to be protected.) |
Hmm, I can see that, but I honestly think Azuma would be the one easier to make that argument for. She's got the glasses and all. Although I believe its revealed later that she doesn't need them?
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Dorcas_Aurelia
Joined: 23 Jul 2006
Posts: 5344
Location: Philly
|
|
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:51 pm
|
|
|
| the Rancorous wrote: |
| review wrote: | | Tamaki-
(Some would argue that she is a moe character, although this is hardly a girl who needs to be protected.) |
Hmm, I can see that, but I honestly think Azuma would be the one easier to make that argument for. She's got the glasses and all. Although I believe its revealed later that she doesn't need them? |
Yeah, she says she wears them because she hoped they would make her smarter Yep, this is a great series. The characters are all a little more than they first appear to be, and it's just enjoyable to watch. It tells its messages without being preachy, and (almost) no one is a villain, simply an opponent.
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
