| This show is honestly exceptional. It's a familiar show in the grand scheme of things, with familiarly characters and themes, and yet the show seemingly effortlessly demonstrates it's distinction. The animation, the stylistic approach to creating it's scenes, presenting its characters and comedy is with a degree of execution I seldom see in anime. As of episode 6 there has not been a single weak episode and I am convinced this is a top tier production of love for the medium that is anime. A lot of credit should go to the source material, but anime production company is definitely matching and even exceeding expectations. When I see show's like this it just makes me happy, because I know anime is still in a really good place despite current world economic conditions. I just hope the industry continues to grow and create wonderful, joyful shows like this that push the medium and its genres forward. As an aside.. I thought "Skip to Loafer !" and “Too many Losing Heroines” were excellent too. |
LordKirkisFeb 24, 11:50 PM
Reply to TheFlonc
It's sad that what makes this anime so fun and so fresh compared to others is that it avoids the usual romcom tropes. People here are having healthy communication between each other. Conflicts have relatively quick resolutions that do not last more than an episode. You like someone? You tell them and get to know them. You are different from one another? Although this comes with a bit of anxiety, it's also what made you like them in the first place so celebrate that! What is sad about this is that it's usually said that lack of larger scale drama makes the story uninteresting, but this clearly shows it doesn't have to be the case and healthy approach can be pushed forward and appreciated.
It's true that the studio also went above and beyond with this adaptation and it looks and feels great from the kickass opening to awesome visual gags and amazing comedic voice acting, but the story itself takes a cake for me.
It's true that the studio also went above and beyond with this adaptation and it looks and feels great from the kickass opening to awesome visual gags and amazing comedic voice acting, but the story itself takes a cake for me.
| @TheFlonc Great point actually, Id say that’s partly why the show stands out. The show introduces drama and conflict in very short bursts and even then illustrates the anxiety in a comedic fashion before resolving the issue deftly and seamlessly. You don’t get a sense of disconnect, underwhelming ness either despite fast resolution; It’s so well done. This is why i wanted to praise this show, It really warrants a closer look to see what a great animation can be like when a lot care goes into the smaller details that make for a more unusual animation and narrative style. |
LordKirkisFeb 25, 9:37 AM
Reply to Suprgamr123
this show is very "pure" slice of life, as I like to call it. The drama/conflict is minimal, so it relies on you being invested in the characters to be interesting. It's clear the creators have a very good — call it idealistic — grasp on what a healthy relationship should look like. At all times, it makes sure to make each and every character likeable and relatable. By design, it's mostly just surface-level comfort show. In its attempt to be so, I feel it is successful. But, due to the same, it's also particularly unambitious, and, at it's current rate, I don't think it'd be possible for me to call it anything other than just "good" or "fun". I'd assume it'd be "exemplary" to a fan of the genre though.
Do have to praise the outstanding production quality.
Do have to praise the outstanding production quality.
| @Suprgamr123 It just goes to show you don’t need to make a huge splash or make loud noises to stand out or make a good impression. Seihantai na Kimi to Boku might not appear ambitious but plenty of it actually is. The shows risk’s being slow, boring, and uninteresting to the average anime enjoyer all while being meticulously illustrated and presumably expensive to produce. That’s ambitious on its own if you ask me. Have you watched Gimai Seikatsu? Likely not for everyone, but a perfect example of a production that gave no care about potential risks or lower market capture and instead decides to tell a story on its own terms, in exactly the manner it wishes to deliver it. For however apparent its lack of ambition its a show that comes out ahead of many of your average animations; its writing, its visual, musical composition and sound production which collectively make the show exacting in its execution. Shows of this sort are then very important for the industry. Shows that deviate from production standards, and take risks make for the freshest and most unique experiences. And so animations like Seihantai na Kimi to Boku and Gimai Seikatsu are not only important to the industry, but exemplary in their production. |
LordKirkisFeb 25, 12:43 PM
Reply to Suprgamr123
LordKirkis said:
@Suprgamr123 It just goes to show you don’t need to make a huge splash or make loud noises to stand out or make a good impression. Seihantai na Kimi to Boku might not appear ambitious but plenty of it actually is. The shows risk’s being slow, boring, and uninteresting to the average anime enjoyer all while being meticulously illustrated and presumably expensive to produce. That’s ambitious on its own if you ask me.
Have you watched Gimai Seikatsu? Likely not for everyone, but a perfect example of a production that gave no care about potential risks or lower market capture and instead decides to tell a story on its own terms, in exactly the manner it wishes to deliver it. For however apparent its lack of ambition its a show that comes out ahead of many of your average animations; its writing, its visual, musical composition and sound production which collectively make the show exacting in its execution.
Shows of this sort are then very important for the industry. Shows that deviate from production standards, and take risks make for the freshest and most unique experiences. And so animations like Seihantai na Kimi to Boku and Gimai Seikatsu are not only important to the industry, but exemplary in their production.
@Suprgamr123 It just goes to show you don’t need to make a huge splash or make loud noises to stand out or make a good impression. Seihantai na Kimi to Boku might not appear ambitious but plenty of it actually is. The shows risk’s being slow, boring, and uninteresting to the average anime enjoyer all while being meticulously illustrated and presumably expensive to produce. That’s ambitious on its own if you ask me.
Have you watched Gimai Seikatsu? Likely not for everyone, but a perfect example of a production that gave no care about potential risks or lower market capture and instead decides to tell a story on its own terms, in exactly the manner it wishes to deliver it. For however apparent its lack of ambition its a show that comes out ahead of many of your average animations; its writing, its visual, musical composition and sound production which collectively make the show exacting in its execution.
Shows of this sort are then very important for the industry. Shows that deviate from production standards, and take risks make for the freshest and most unique experiences. And so animations like Seihantai na Kimi to Boku and Gimai Seikatsu are not only important to the industry, but exemplary in their production.
i agree with most of what you said, but the Gimai Seikatsu comparison is missing the point of what I was trying to say.
By "ambition", I meant so in a kind of narrative sense, with real plot progression and what not. As it stands, the plot of Seihantai is more akin to a sitcom than anything. I don't remember too much of Gimai Seikatsu (pretty sure I created a forum post praising the direction), but from what I do, there was a clear direction the story was headed in and the story was being taken forward. Seihantai, however, seems to be much more focused on being a slice-of-life foremost. I'm not saying that that's wrong, but it just doesn't make it particularly standout for me.
| @Suprgamr123 Definitely fair, and I totally get where you're coming from with slice of like type shows. But I guess that's the nature of shows of that genre. They still can still shine and impress despite that. Nevertheless I am glad to hear you appreciated Gimai Seikatsu, that show, and its direction really was special. |
Reply to Chillkaze
Love that you mentioned how good the animation is, and not in the sense that it is beautiful. It is the way they use animation that is so well done. Morphing and changing the characters to show emotion and comedy. That is what animation is all about. It is conveying so much more with the way they are portraying the characters. It’s wonderful.
| @Chillkaze Absolutely absolutely! And man do I love it! Our main gal has so many faces. I also love Watanabe although she doesn’t get as much expressions there is something adorable about her. :) |
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