| Basically, as the title says: I watched this because of the Crunchyroll passport thing and liked it. However, after looking at screenshots of the original, I much prefer the art style. Should I switch and watch that one first? OR, should I watch this first, since I won't have high expectations set by the original, and then watch the original after? Thoughts? |
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| You can watch the one that appeal to you the most. But since you liked the new version, you could finish this first and then watch the older version. Both versions are good, but they each have their own value which make them enjoyable. |
| From a non-biased point of view both are worth watching, although it would probably make sense to watch the 2003 ones first since you can finish all episodes in one go rather than waiting. From what I've watched so far (only the early episodes of each season), the story quality is pretty much the same, but the animation quality and overall "vibe" is different. 2003 Has a eerie feel, mainly due to the old washed-out animation. Kino seems slightly more cutesy and softer. 2017 Has cleaner, brighter visuals and a more dour Kino. Having no nostalgic attachment to the series I'm rather perplexed by the aggressive opinions and derogatory comments by watchers of the old series. It's excessive and unwarranted. Probably scaring off quite a few interested viewers too. |
| Finish the new one first, then the old one. Both had different tone and vision. Especially, when it comes to the main character's personality. |
Shinraro said: Finish the new one first, then the old one. Both had different tone and vision. Especially, when it comes to the main character's personality. I am currently watchig both versions. I Am seeing the New one as it comes out and The older one when I Have the Time. Both are Really good in their onwn way IMO |
  愛がなければ、見えない。 Without Love, the truth cannot be seen. |
ramenshoujo said: From a non-biased point of view both are worth watching, although it would probably make sense to watch the 2003 ones first since you can finish all episodes in one go rather than waiting. From what I've watched so far (only the early episodes of each season), the story quality is pretty much the same, but the animation quality and overall "vibe" is different. 2003 Has a eerie feel, mainly due to the old washed-out animation. Kino seems slightly more cutesy and softer. 2017 Has cleaner, brighter visuals and a more dour Kino. Having no nostalgic attachment to the series I'm rather perplexed by the aggressive opinions and derogatory comments by watchers of the old series. It's excessive and unwarranted. Probably scaring off quite a few interested viewers too. I Have even seen This Kinds Of Comments from people who haven't even seen the OG. They are just baiting Like always |
| 愛がなければ、見えない。 Without Love, the truth cannot be seen. |
| I'm not really trying to debate quality, and honestly, I can almost guarantee I'll prefer the original. I'm just thinking - should I watch the one I know I'll like more first to get the better experience, or should I watch this one first so it won't be ruined by high expectations? |
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| I'd say the new one first, so you can understand Kino's personality better rather than watching 2003 first and being disillusioned when watching the 2017 with kino being selfish pragmatist instead of pacifist neutral observer (like majority of 2003 fan who never touched the LN). Of course you can watch the 2003 first so long you don't forget that Kino isn't as nice as the 2003 anime paint her to be. |
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