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- December 19, 2014 at 12:12 AM
- in reply to: school rumble
SnowQueen wrote:Apparently….this is just what I heard don’t quote me on this because I’m not 100 percent sure but I heard the third season got cancelled because School Rumble was on of the most downloaded illegally and pirated anime. Like I said this is just what I heard. I think the manga is still on-going but I’m not so sure about that either. Anyway~…
I prefer the English dubbed as well and as far as favorite pairing… eri x harima anyone?
I’ve heard that to, but never really heard it from an authoritative source. Just “rumor has it” but I’d love to know definitively. The manga continued (didn’t finish, because I couldn’t bring myself to see “the end” for some reason) and then
School Rumble Zis either said continuation and/or a spinoff (cuz, you know, a title like that). & gawd forget Tenchi and one of the girls, Harima pairings for me are soooo tough! (Again, please, I think I know, but no spoilers from the end of the manga w/o tags please!)
I’d want Harima to be happy, so part of me wants him to “get” Tenma like he wants. But I personally prefer him and Eri. BUT I think honestly he’d be best matched up with Tenma’s sister of all people, Yakumo (tough tiddlywinks, Hanai, you got a great gal right under your nose). I’d feel bad for Mikoto a bit, because there was a time she was crushin on Harima, but it was a period of uncertainty in general for her, and she moved on well enough.
- December 18, 2014 at 11:59 PM
- in reply to: Discussion: Episodes 51-55
Beagle-san wrote:It’s been a fun show so far, but it unfortunately brought the worst thing of being a Universe offshoot with it: Washu as mad-scientist. 6 episodes left to go: We’ve gotten really good stuff for Ryoko, Aeka, and Sasami…not so much Mihoshi. now It’s Washu’s turn to shine.
I definitely agree with more Washu-oriented action! And if you mean Washu as mad scientist being a bad thing as in “Watch out, Universe! Washu’s on the loose!” well…Ozone-depleting cannons, space/time converting tachyon ray…yeah, can’t argue with that. Hide yo atoms, hide yo laws of physics, cuz Dr. Washu’s in town.
- December 18, 2014 at 11:47 PM
- in reply to: school rumble
I looooooooooove School Rumble(I prefer the English version; Brandon Potter IS Kenji Harima). A romcom anime set in a school…yeah, on the surface, nothing new there, seen one seen them all, you may say…but even though its setting, premise, and many of its setups are cliche to a T, there’s a simple joy in seeing it all executed perfectly.
Rumble‘s able to juggle multiple love triangles in an outrageously comedic way that’s also buy-able because it’s so dang funny and so dang heartfelt. Being a fan of both mediums, I felt the anime on all fronts did Kobayashi’s material justice.
Sooo….should we leave the floor open to favorite moments? Favorite pairings? What happened with that third season? (If so, spoiler tags are your friends, people!)
- December 18, 2014 at 5:29 PM
- in reply to: Tenchicast! No Need for A Tenchi Muyo Podcast
I think we’ll be aiming for another Ai cast this weekend, folks. Tentatively plan on it being at the usual time of Sat, 3PM EST and keep an eye on this thread for possible updates if you want to join. - December 18, 2014 at 1:39 AM
- in reply to: No Need For Time Travel!
mmhmm1 Thanks for the advice Nil! When I’m able, I’ll revisit this metaphorical ice sculpture with my metaphorical machete (that doesn’t even make sense; how’s that for a “Who-ism”?). ^^“Little” stuff like that affects readers in significant ways, so I appreciate hearing your take.
- December 18, 2014 at 12:11 AM
- in reply to: Discussion: Episodes 51-55
Nil Admirari wrote:wwwwhhhhoooo wrote:
As much as I don’t want to admit it yet because I reeeeally want Kiyone and Ryo-Ohki, I think I have an explanation for the former at least. In Kiyone’s case, it’s probably not that they didn’t want to (Negishi certainly knows how to utilize her character) it’s probably that they couldn’t. From our delving into the Hasegawa novels and the circumstances of their creation (thus into the history of Tenchi itself), we confirmed something that was long postulated by a few fans: Kiyone Makibi is the brainchild of Hasegawa herself.Aisupports this because as far as we can tell, Hasegawa was not involved in its production in any capacity; nor does her name appear in the credits for, say, use of her characters (like Kajishima’s does), thus no Kiyone in Ai. However, as Hasegawa was involved with Universeon some level, it makes sense that Kiyone could appear there (for those following along, this is also the precise reason why you will never see Kiyone Makibi, i.e. the original Kiyone, in any series helmed by Kajishima).
While an interesting theory, Hasegawa was not involved in
Shin Tenchi Muyo!/Tenchi in Tokyoto any degree and her name does not appear in the credits there either. Yet we still got here there. kiyonesmile1 <-- see?Maybe once the wheels started spinning production-wise, it was a case of too little, too late? Assuming that, as some of us once upon a time seemed to uncover,
Tokyowas going to be a continuation of Universe? I don’t know, it’s all mostly conjecture. Nil Admirari wrote:She’s also not directly credited in Universe for anything but the script of the ghost ship episode, as well as neither of the two movies.
Still, it’s something. The fact she worked on it in any capacity is a seal of approval on some level. Maybe even with
Tokyo, though not actually working on it, said approval was given for use of Kiyone? (Which only brings up the quandary of “if Tokyo, why not Aiunder the same circumstances?”) On second thought, I quite like the idea of you shooting me down here because without the hangups I’m trying to postulate, that would mean we could get Kiyone!!! Yes pleeeeease!!!
- December 17, 2014 at 11:58 PM
- in reply to: Discussion: Episodes 51-55
GregTheLion wrote:So with all the current evidence shown, it’s safe to assume that this show either takes place in the
Universetimeline or is a parallel of it. which begs the question, what ever happened to Kiyone and Ryo-ohki? Kiyofacepalm1 dawohki1 The most likely reason I could think of is that the writers never found a purpose for them in the plot and they would otherwise be a waste of budget (much like Andy’s father in the
Toy Storyfilms) which in itself makes no sense; you’d think they’d at least TRY to put Ryo-ohki in the show! As much as I don’t want to admit it yet because I reeeeally want Kiyone and Ryo-Ohki, I think I have an explanation for the former at least. In Kiyone’s case, it’s probably not that they didn’t want to (Negishi certainly knows how to utilize her character) it’s probably that they couldn’t. From our delving into the Hasegawa novels and the circumstances of their creation (thus into the history of Tenchi itself), we confirmed something that was long postulated by a few fans: Kiyone Makibi is the brainchild of Hasegawa herself.
Aisupports this because as far as we can tell, Hasegawa was not involved in its production in any capacity; nor does her name appear in the credits for, say, use of her characters (like Kajishima’s does), thus no Kiyone in Ai(I am leaning towards this is simply because, again, budget: getting Negishi back was the priority and took the most doing; though there’s no direct evidence for this, there is even less evidence to suggest that Hasegawa would not want to work with Negishi and/or allow her character to be used in a new series, but for whatever reason(s) this could indeed be the case). However, as Hasegawa was involved with Universeon some level, it makes sense that Kiyone could appear there (for those following along, this is also the precise reason why you will never see Kiyone Makibi, i.e. the original Kiyone, in any series helmed by Kajishima). Ryo-Ohki, unfortunately, has me stumped. She’s been in every incarnation, and for that reason alone (other than we all love her!) she should at least make a brief appearance. I’ll keep holding out hope until the 26th!
At any rate, there may yet still be hope, albeit a slim one! If
Ai–a mini series with a mini production budget–can garner enough interest in Tenchi again, it’ll show producers the Tenchi franchise is still viable, and could pave the way for more projects with other members of the “old guard” on the staff (meaning Hasegawa, thus Kiyone). Why not? Before May of this year, I would have thought a new Tenchi series AT ALL was merely wishful thinking. GregTheLion wrote:(Japan and their 3rd-world countries love freaky creatures, and would pay good money to have more of them!)
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- in reply to: No Need For Time Travel!
I had some time to write today. Yay! So, I’ll start with Act One of Episode 2 (again, pseudo-screenplay format, spacing not accurate, but still works for reading, yadda yadda)
NO NEED FOR TIME TRAVEL! PART 2
[align=center]ACT ONE[/align] FADE IN:
INT. MASAKI HOUSEHOLD
WASHU nervously switches back and forth between staring at KENCHI and staring at MIHOSHI.
[align=center]MIHOSHINow, let me get you some of that tea, Kenchi!
(a beat; continuing)
Say, “Kenchi” kind of sounds like–
[/align] [align=center]WASHU(interrupting)
NO IT DOESN’T! It sounds like nothing!
[/align] [align=center]MIHOSHI(confused)
Well, if you say so, Washu. But ya’ mind telling me why Kenchi here called me “Auntie”?
If I was an aunt, I think someone would have told me by now.
[/align] KENCHI walks towards WASHU and MIHOSHI.
[align=center]KENCHIOh, don’t tell me, Miss Washu…
(tenderly grasps MIHOSHI’S hands)
…you’ve been using Aunt Mihoshi for your ludicrous experiments again!
[/align] [align=center]MIHOSHI(shocked)
Is this true, Miss Washu?
[/align] [align=center]WASHUWhat? Why that’s…err…
(a beat; continuing)
…that has nothing to do with anything right now!
[/align] KENCHI leans down to be face to face with WASHU
[align=center]KENCHI(indignantly)
I didn’t hear a ‘no’ Miss Washu. I insist you explain yourself this instant.
[/align] [align=center]MIHOSHI(imitating)
Yeah, Washu, start talkin’!
[/align] AD LIB WASHU stuttering nervously.
[align=center]WASHUWell, err…you see–
[/align] [align=center]KIYONE (O.S.)(from outside)
Hey! Washu!
[/align] Suddenly the front door of the house slides open. KIYONE stands in the doorway pinching RAI’S ear.
[align=center]RAI(whimpering)
Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!
[/align] [align=center]KIYONEWashu, you got some ‘splainin’ to do!
[/align] [align=center]WASHU(shocked)
GAH! No! You, and he–
[/align] SASAMI emerges from the kitchen.
[align=center]SASAMIWhat’s all the ruckus in here? I thought we were supposed to keep quiet for–
[/align] SASAMI notices everyone staring back at her.
[align=center]SASAMI (CONT’D)Uhh…what’s going on?
(noticing RAI and KENCHI)
Hey! You two are up! Super! That means you can eat! Dinner’s on!
[/align] RAI immediately breaks free of KIYONE’S grasp and hovers towards the kitchen.
[align=center]RAIFood! Oh yeah!
[/align] [align=center]KENCHIWhat an adorable little servant girl you have here.
[/align] SASAMI walks towards KENCHI with a scowl on her face.
[align=center]SASAMIWhat? Look here, Mister, I’m Sasa–
[/align] WASHU quickly cups her hand over SASAMI’S mouth.
AD LIB SASAMI mumbling.
[align=center]WASHU(laughs nervously)
Yes, she’s our servant girl…from Sasari! Yep, we brought her here all the way from Sasari because of her fabulous cooking! Yep, nothin’s too good for royalty!
[/align] [align=center]RAI (O.S.)(food in mouth)
It’s so good, you guys!
[/align] SASAMI rushes into the kitchen.
[align=center]SASAMIHeeeeeeey! Wait for everyone else, will you?!
[/align] WASHU frantically pushes KENCHI towards the kitchen.
[align=center]WASHUNow, now, Servant Girl, we musn’t keep these hungry boys waiting!
[/align] KENCHI remains calm and motionless as he is pushed across the floor.
[align=center]KENCHIYou’re acting most unusual today, Miss Washu…even by your standards.
[/align] RAI emerges from the kitchen with food stuffed in his mouth.
[align=center]RAIYeah, we figured if anything you’d be really mad about–
[/align] RAI’S cheerful expression sours. An unchewed morsel of food falls to the floor from his mouth.
[align=center]RAI (CONT’D)Uh oh.
[/align] KENCHI freezes bolt upright with a worried look upon his face. WASHU continues to push him with all her might to no avail.
[align=center]KENCHIOh gracious. I’d forgotten about that.
[/align] A BEAT
Everyone stands in awkward silence for several moments.
Simultaneously, RAI and KENCHI rush towards WASHU and kneel before her.
They each bombard her with an indiscernible cacophony of words.
WASHU’S POV
[align=center]KENCHI (CONT’D)(while RAI speaks)
Miss Washu, I beseech you! It was an accident! We didn’t intend to activate your brilliant invention!
[/align] AD LIB KENCHI listing excuses.
WASHU turns to RAI.
[align=center]RAI(while KENCHI speaks)
It was him! It was him! He did it! He did it! He did it! He did it!
[/align] AD LIB RAI repeating words over and over.
BACK TO SCENE
[align=center]WASHUEnough! Enough! ENOUGH!
[/align] KENCHI and RAI cease their menial pleas.
[align=center]WASHU (CONT’D)(to everyone)
Okay, listen up people! This has all become far messier than I would have liked, but here’s what’s going to happen:
everyone in this room head to my lab this instant! Everything will be explained shortly.
[/align] [align=center]RAIBut–
[/align] [align=center]WASHU(interrupting)
But nothing!
[/align] [align=center]MIHOSHIBut–
[/align] [align=center]WASHU(interrupting)
Lab! Now!
[/align] SASAMI leans in from the dining area.
[align=center]SASAMI(somberly)
But what about dinner?
[/align] A BEAT
[align=center]WASHU(calmly)
…oh, I suppose a quick bite of dinner…
(dramatically)
…and THEN everyone to the lab immediately!
[/align] [align=right]CUT TO:[/align] INT. DINING ROOM
WASHU, MIHOSHI, SASAMI, RYO-OHKI, KIYONE, KENCHI and RAI all sit around the table enjoying their meal.
AD LIB laughter and pleasant tabletop conversation.
Suddenly KIYONE slams her hands onto the table.
[align=center]KIYONEWhy does this keep happening?!
[/align] Everyone stares at her in stunned silence.
[align=center]KIYONE (CONT’D)(miffed)
What I mean, is…
(regaining composure)
…why are we leisurely eating a meal right now? Don’t we have some important questions that need answering?
And besides, Washu, just a little while ago you said something about absolutely
not allowing certain individuals to see either one of these two!
[/align] KIYONE gestures towards the door with her arm.
[align=center]KIYONE (CONT’D)They could just waltz in at any moment! What’s to stop that from happening, Washu? Hmmm? What then?
[/align] A BEAT
WASHU calmly sets down her dinnerware.
[align=center]WASHU(calmly)
Well, first of all, Kiyone, we’re all enjoying this wonderful meal because
Sasaaaahh–Servant Girl here worked hard making it, and we appreciate her efforts.
[/align] Everyone at the table nods in agreement.
AD LIB entire table stating compliments.
[align=center]WASHU (CONT’D)And secondly…as soon as Curly and Shemp here showed up, I told you-know-who to keep
the girls busy with something that was sure to give us plenty of time.
[/align] [align=center]KIYONEHow’d you manage that?
[/align] [align=right]CUTAWAY[/align] TENCHI picks carrots out in the fields with his shirt off.
RYOKO and AYEKA lie on their stomachs, staring at TENCHI like wolves to a sheep.
[align=center]TENCHI(sotto voce)
Washu, you owe me big!
[/align] BACK TO SCENE
[align=center]WASHUWell, I’m stuffed! Okay everybody, to the lab!
[/align] [align=right]CUT TO:[/align] INT. WASHU’S LAB
Everyone sits in desks as if at school while WASHU stands behind a podium in front of a large electronic screen displaying indiscernible data.
Everyone wears a look of shock on their faces.
[align=center]WASHUNow, any questions?
[/align] [align=center]KENCHI(mortified)
You mean that wacky invention of yours–
[/align] [align=center]WASHURaise your hand if you have a question, please!
[/align] KENCHI raises his hand and stands while continuing to speak.
[align=center]KENCHI(angrily)
…was a blasted time machine?!!
[/align] [align=center]WASHUSure sounds like me, don’t it?
[/align] [align=center]RAINice….
[/align] [align=center]KENCHIThose are illegal for a reason, Miss Washu!
[/align] [align=center]KIYONE“Auntie” Kiyone???
(grabs RAI)
How do I age? Tell me! Tell me right now!
[/align] SASAMI holds up a pre-written piece of paper.
RAI glances towards SASAMI while being shaken by KIYONE.
[align=center]RAIUh…you age extremely well, young lady!
[/align] AD LIB RAI being continuously shaken.
[align=center]MIHOSHI(to KENCHI)
Hmm, so if I’m “Auntie” Mihoshi, then your mother must be….
[/align] KENCHI gently tussles his purple hair.
[align=center]KENCHIIsn’t it obvious?
[/align] [align=center]SASAMI points to RAI.SASAMI
(gleefully)
And YOU’RE mom must be….
[/align] KIYONE releases her grip on RAI.
[align=center]RAI(deep in thought)
…wait a minute, you’re name’s not “Servant Girl”….
[/align] WASHU slaps her forehead.
[align=center]WASHUOy! Yes, it’s pretty obvious who you two belong to. Which is precisely why I’ve gone to great lengths to keep
Ryoko and Ayeka from seeing you.
(points directly at RAI and KENCHI)
To prevent any sort of time paradox, YOU TWO will NOT interact with your parents
in any way whatsoever!
[/align] [align=center]KENCHI(feigning boredom)
Fine.
[/align] [align=center]RAI(feigning joy)
Sweet! No moms naggin’ us!
[/align] [align=center]WASHUGood. Glad we’re all in agreement.
(mutters)
That was surprisingly easy.
(to KIYONE)
Now, Kiyone, when Tenchi comes back–
[/align] RAI and KENCHI perk up.
[align=center]RAI AND KENCHI(simultaneously)
Dad’s here?!!
[/align] [align=center]WASHUFiddlesticks.
[/align] KENCHI rushes out the lab door as RAI floats upward and phases through the ceiling.
A BEAT
[align=center]WASHU (CONT’D)Double fiddlesticks.
[/align] KIYONE walks discouragingly over to MIHOSHI, grabs her arm, and pulls her towards the lab door.
[align=center]MIHOSHIWhere are we going, Kiyone?
[/align] [align=center]KIYONEWe’re on it, Washu….
[/align] WASHU gleefully clasps her hands together.
[align=center]WASHUOh good! You know the routine. Sasami, dear, would you help me wipe down
these desks before I put them away?
[/align] [align=center]SASAMISure, Miss Washu! But, don’t you have machines to do that or something?
[/align] [align=center]WASHUYes, but let’s not let that temporary ‘Servant Girl’ title go to waste! Hop to it!
[/align] RYO-OHKI emerges on top of SASAMI’S head.
[align=center]RYO-OHKIMeow?
[/align] [align=center]WASHUYes, Ryo-Ohki, right meow.
[/align] [align=center]RYO-OHKI(dejected)
Meow.
[/align] [align=right]CUT TO:[/align] EXT. CARROT FIELDS
TENCHI walks towards the house, fully clothed and carrying a bundle of carrots on his back.
RYOKO and AYEKA follow along either side.
[align=center]RYOKO(giggling)
Tenchiiiii! You should do your chores in the buff more often!
[/align] [align=center]AYEKA(angrily)
Miss Ryoko!
(calmly)
Actually, I agree with you completely.
[/align] [align=center]TENCHIThat’s not gonna’ happen! Sheesh, I was just…really hot today, and–
[/align] RYOKO turns TENCHI’S face towards hers.
[align=center]RYOKOYeah you were….
[/align] AYEKA slaps RYOKO’S hand.
[align=center]AYEKA(angrily)
Miss Ryoko!
[/align] EXT. MASAKI HOUSEHOLD
TENCHI rolls his eyes as he sets the basket of carrots down by the outdoor pantry.
RYOKO simply squints her eyes angrily before shoving AYEKA with both hands away from TENCHI.
[align=center]RYOKO(mockingly)
“Miss Ryoko! Miss Ryoko!” Sheesh, can’t you ever give it a rest?
[/align] AYEKA stands in abject shock before verbally retaliating. As she does so, a voice O.S. towards the rooftop joins her in unison as if rehearsed.
[align=center]AYEKA AND KENCHI(simultaneously)
How DARE you touch royalty, filth!
[/align] AYEKA covers her mouth in confusion and joins TENCHI and RYOKO in searching for the owner of the voice.
[align=center]RYOKOWhat the–?
[/align] In a single bound KENCHI leaps from the heigth of the Masaki house down to the ground, landing between AYEKA and RYOKO.
As his feet touch the Earth, KENCHI draws a Jurain sword with a blue energy blade identical to TENCHI’S.
[align=center]KENCHI(raising sword to RYOKO)
Who would have thought Washu’s frivolity would allow me the opportunity
to right the wrongs brought on by this demon-eyed vixen!
[/align] [align=center]RYOKO(to TENCHI)
Hey Tenchi, ain’t he cute? What, are kids already dressing up like you? It’s a little early for Halloween…
(to KENCHI; angrily)
…hey, wait a minute, whaddyu call me, you little twerp?!
[/align] [align=center]AYEKA(to KENCHI)
Who-who are you, young man? You have an air of Jurain nobility about you….
[/align] KENCHI keeps his weapon and his gaze focused on RYOKO.
[align=center]KENCHI(to RYOKO)
Apart from my personal disliking of your savagery, your meddling in the affairs of our family is an affront
for which I’ve long sought retribution…Space Pirate Captain Ryoko!
[/align] [align=center]RYOKOOooh, “Captain” you say? Well, I’ve always given thought to throwing my hat back in the ring…
(grabs TENCHI)
…that is, only if my sweetie-pie Tenchi would come with me!
[/align] [align=center]TENCHIRyoko! Shouldn’t we figure out who is–I mean, what the heck is going on around here?
[/align] [align=center]KENCHIUnhand him, you brute!
[/align] KENCHI charges RYOKO, raising his blade high over his head, preparing for a downward thrust.
[align=center]RYOKOFine, kid, you asked for it!
[/align] As RYOKO tosses TENCHI behind her and prepares to defend herself, an energy blast from high overhead tears into the ground in front of KENCHI, causing an explosion in the loosely-trodden dirt.
A BEAT
As the dust clears, WE SEE a Jurain forcefield surrounding KENCHI and AYEKA.
RYOKO phases into view next to TENCHI as he lies on the ground.
[align=center]RYOKO (CONT’D)Tenchi! Are you alright?
[/align] [align=center]TENCHIOh great, what now?
[/align] [align=center]KENCHI(shouting upward)
Getting in my way, as usual? Well, come on then! Show yourself!
[/align] In front of RYOKO and TENCHI, RAI phases into view. Dust disperses as his feet plop onto the ground.
RAI stares angrily at the ground before raising his anger-filled eyes to meet KENCHI’S.
[align=center]RAII always thought you were kinda’ annoying, little bro. But messing with my mom?
[/align] RAI waves his hand and ignites a beam of focused energy into the shape of a saber.
[align=center]RAI (CONT’D)Now I’m genuinely pissed.
[/align] [align=right]FADE TO BLACK.[/align] [align=center]END OF ACT ONE[/align] - December 16, 2014 at 11:02 PM
- in reply to: Discussion: Episodes 41-45
- December 16, 2014 at 10:52 PM
- in reply to: Discussion: Episodes 51-55
Wow, threw this together months ago as a joke in chat, something about riding the current hype/big names involved/name dropping left and right, etc. “Talk of the recently-announced Tenchi series has created a clamor across the nation, even unto the highest echelons.”
And then today:
Relax, honorable Mister President Obama-san sir, Washu’s got it under control.