I'm probably going to have to pick up the anime now! Hopefully it won't start out really great then production goes to crap (like Frontier did halfway through).
Im behind on Frontier - it turns crap?
no Danny don't believe that Macross Frontier was good from beginning to end!!! I love you Ost for that anime hands down the best of the year!!!
not exactly IMO. You could throw the other 24 episode, but you must watch the final eps, eps 25. You'll have no regrets
not really, the ending might have been a bit rushed, but IMO the anime was fine.
I second this opinion.
thirded lol I enjoyed the anime quite a bit.
macross frontier was awesome! though the animation quality was kinda bad on some episodes.
[Might contain spoilers] At the end, because of the love triangle with Ranka and Sheryl and having to decide on who to like more, Alto decides to choose the sky.
Thats because he's a wimp and deep down wants to keep his Harem xD
What I meant was that then animation quality drops significantly in the middle of the series and there's even one episode I watched like, 5 minutes of and then just didn't watch the rest because the animation was so pitiful compared to before. They were able to pull it off with a great ending though, and quality improved again, so you should still watch it.
that will be episode 8.
I think the animation quality went crap in the middle but the whole anime if fine
It was structured so that it would lead to a happy ending. I dig shows like that. XD
believe what you want, but the ending of F seems rushed. by episode 24, you really have no sense that it's about to end <- therefore rush. It tried too hard to tie in all of the Macross series into Frontier, making it just clutter. Admit, that the final battle is very awesome, but I still think Frontier dropped short. Although, still better than R2 IMO
The reason to that is because Macross Frontier outsourced to other production houses from other countries to do the graphic, that's why we sense a great drop after episode 5.
I generally prefer the anime follow the manga without significant changes as well - an alternate retelling bugs me, since it's not the same canon I'm used to. I'd rather they stay the same. Of course, nowadays I usually either read the manga or watch the anime and not both, so my opinion might be biased.
danny!!! we have the same taste >:D lol i am so hook by kemeko right now man! its like drug addict (>.<)
I have been reading Kemeko for a bit now. I just wish it wasn't on a monthly release schedule because I have to go re-read previous chapters to refresh my memory.
Already have the first 3 episodes sitting on my HD, just haven't gotten around to watch it yet. But with your recommendation, I definitely will.
MM's really cute.
I wasn't really sure what to think of this anime when I first heard of it. But now I'm definitely going to start watching it and read the manga as well. Also, I feel the exact same way you do about how anime should follow the manga. Little changes here and there help keep it somewhat fresh if I have already read the manga, and it helps to individualize the two to an extent. If there are any huge changes made to it then there's a high probability I won't quite get the same feel for it like I would the manga, and depending on what the change is there's a small risk of the entire anime either being ruined or felling like something completely different. But that's just my opinion.
I've been watching Kemeko as it has come out, and I'm enjoying it. As for the manga.... most likely never be able to read it unless someone brings it across the pacific.
Thanks for the Kemeko DX intro...will have to check it out in the future... ^^
The best anime ever!!! i love it XD same whit the manga
Been watching Kemeko from the start and really like it. Love the dance during the ED… very funny.
me too, OP/ED very hilarious...who did this LOL
I haven't watched the first ep in full yet.(No time...:sob:) But frankly... all this fanservicey ecchi stuff has kinda put me off even trying it now. Cute designs though.
I need to catch up with this anime... I'm pretty behind now... I want some of the stuff you got Danny... Calendar looks amazing!!!
i wonder why the anime isn't very popular...
Hoorah for Hayakawa-tan XD I really hope the guys who were scantalating this keep going....I haven't seen anything new for about 3 months now T^T Anyone know if the nendroid and full-size Kemeko are still in production? I've noticed most Nendroids dissapear before I can even see them in shops...
Like the Nendoroid. I should have bought it when I saw it locally. Oh, well.
I've read some of the scanlated manga, but have yet to see the anime...will look forward to it...
I'm really enjoying the Kemeko anime, for the most part. It really brings the manga to life in ways that just weren't possible on the page. However, it loses all subtlety in any emotional scene and with anything remotely sex-related. In the the manga, it was poignant in its understated emotional scenes, but the anime makes it feel so awfully forced by being so blatant. Likewise, the sexual references and fanservice in the manga tended to be very subtle, but I feel like the anime beats the viewer with its added focus on sexual situations/talk and fanservice. If it would keep it subtle, I'd enjoy watching it more.
Yeah, the anime versions ecchiness had increased. Having said that, its difficult to show wobbly eyes in the manga anyway ^^;
aargh... I wantses nendroid and figure..
God, i'm not sure how you people can watch this show... its so bad. i gave up after 2 episodes because it was hurting my brain, kinda like luckystar was but not nearly as badly. IMO waste of time. i would much rather be watching kurozuka, or even hyakko.
>God, i'm not sure how you people can watch this show. There are many people on this earth. All different with different tastes. Going through life with this in mind will help you a lot.
Uhh.. I really think Hyakko as an epic phail version of the pure win Lucky Star. No offence tho.
What does the spine look like? I'd like to pick it up when I go to Kinokuniya next.
Most likely it has the same font as the front cover. If all else fails you could try asking a worker. Know the Author's name / Publisher's name helps if you're going to ask a worker.
Sometimes asking the shop attendants is quicker. Finding manga can be a pain just from the spine.
Looking for manga by the spine can be a pain in the back! オッホッホッホ! (lll>ワ<) Sorry, my joke must have been so horrible, a few people might have died a little inside... ._.;
I am pretty good at it, at least which publisher is it then? I know what section everything is in. I don't like asking xD;;
I've been watching the Anime series, but that Kemeko suit creeps me out too much for me to enjoy the show... orz
@The Cheat it's not that bad. it suppose to give the humor and maybe you got the noise. XD I'm watching it for the story
the story intrigued me but that suit...that suit...it was just to damn stupid
It was an... interesting anime once I started, but it got fun to sub after the plot was settling down. I liked how it stays true to the manga, and the character designs is great. Tamako, Sanpeita's imouto is awesome. xD Otherwise, I like how you're all stocked up on the awesome Kemeko DX gear. Look forward to your figure reviews! :)
Tamako is a cutie alright =)
Well Sanpeita looks quite decent in the manga, unlike the anime counterpart who in all honesty looks fugly.
Been keeping up with Kemeko DX, should go and watch episode 3 soon as well as 4 which should be out...
Kemeko nendo looks good, will need to consider it. Loving the anime, so will get around to picking up the manga sooner or later. I see Pg158 of the first volume has a scene from episode 4 that came out yesterday, good timing! It's always a bit surreal to see a scene in one format made into the other for me, it's interesting to compare/contrast
just recently picked up the first volume, been watching the anime... and i'm also hooked, ordered the kemeko nendoroid & m.m. ^^; sugoku ii!
Tomatsu Haruka! I started watching Kemeko because of the seiyuus but then now I like the story as well, it's quite fun :D Waiting for the fifth volume that is coming out soon~~
Only watched the first ep of this so far, will have to catch up and see how it goes
I can't wait to watch it ^_^
Wow Dengeki Daioh looks like a great magazine! Great manga comics, great posters, and I'm sure if I could read the articles they would be great too. ^_^
Watching Kemeko Deluxe assiduously. Love this kind of show ^^ Hope the manga will be translated over here so that I could enjoy Izumi's gorgeousness even more ^^; (somehow she looks more beautiful in the manga than in the anime). Wish I could see MM out of Kemeko more often :/
I have been watching the anime and the stuff Kemeko wears is pretty hilarious:)
My favourite show of the season! I posted one of that calendar pictures not knowing where it's from. Now I HAVE to get that calendar! XD One scene of the opening was totally sacrilegious lol! The show totally got me hooked. I'm hoping for more, but fansub for ep 4 isn't out yet. I just cannot stop thinking about this show these days. AND since I love the show so much, I've gone and tracked down Kemeko and MM figures... hope I can get them soon ^^;
Watched the clip. Looks pretty funny. Maybe I'll find somewhere to watch it.
Luv the show! The girls r cute.. (even though Kemeko looks scary lol) Like MM and Misaki most XD
Haven't watched the show but heard a lot of good reviews about this show. Might pick it up when I have time but Index comes out the same day, so I rather watch Index over Kemeko Deluxe.
Great, this is officially now on my watch list. This will make it #15 on my "this season will watch list" i'm going to run outa bandwidth real quick!
I love that Kemeko calender, so kawaii, I can recognize most of the characters there ^_^ Since I seldom read the manga of an anime before I start watching them, if there's any differences between manga & anime version, I wouldn't be so conscious about them. But some that I did read from manga before watching anime like Bleach, I some times just doesn't like it when the production did a 180" change in the anime............
haha i like MM only when she's not piloting Kemeko ^.^ . And by the way I like the anime and the manga ^.^
Damn all that bonus gear is so nice. Whish we had mags like that over here...but importing it is way to expensive for me. Personally, I think that manga and anime should always be considered separately. If an anime follows the manga perfectly, all the better, but usually shows that aren't very accurate can also be enjoyable in their own right.
I'm currently reading the manga and now DLing the anime!
what happen if I pull that white ball on MM's head? so curious '~'
Maybe she gets an incurable, incessant stomachache... :P
For some reason, I'm not that into Kemeko Deluxe! or To Love Ru. The surreal nature of both shows is a little strange. As for both shows, I find the main, male character particularly irritating. They seem to be those 'Too young to understand' bratish type. Perhaps it's the seiyuu? Anyways, will try to watch the show again. Though I wish MM will spend more time out of Kemeko. Frankly, a let down, as I had high expectations for this series. Favourites this season are those more closer to earth series.
I guess that I'm one of the minority that actually finds anything wrong with this series... I was looking forward to picking up the MM figures + Kemeko nendroids, but now am not sure...
I REALLY love the illustration with the sword, can anyone link to a higher res version??
I'm enjoying the anime, haven't read the manga though.
I don't read a manga and I do not know if it is published in italy, but i like so much design and figures!!!! i think i start to look!
Not really sure if i really should pick up this anime. Although i do admit that the quality of animation on this one is really nice but my second thoughts is on the plot of the story. On the items, well im definitely going to wait for the full review since i do need opinions on this series.
Already watchin this. Only two episodes in and I'm totally down with Kemeko already lol.
This anime looks interesting but, as I lean a bit more towards manga.. I'll give that a read first.
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVEEE IT!
Haven't read the manga yet but love the anime very much, it's hillarious!!! The voice was fitting for kemeko and i love haya-chan.
Ive been enjoying the series so far since it features alot of randomness and cute girls.If i had the money id get the Nendoroid^^ As for changes made rom Manga to Anime...It really depends on the changes.It can enhance the experience or totally wreck it.
kemeko is good! Like the kemeko suit design very much ^_^
heheh i love this anime series and i really want a MM inside kemeko figure T_T
is it just me, or kemeko reminds you of asuka's (nge) plug suit?
yes I think the same
Yeah, it's almost identical - particularly if you look at the NGE episode when her suit inflates and makes her looks really fat. The only obvious difference is that it's marked with "01" rather than "02" which would be more appropriate for Asuka - but the "01" and its font are possible NGE references in themselves. I also got an FLCL vibe from it. A large hand attacks a boy but then some odd robot thing comes out of his forehead (so it appears, anyway) and defeats that large hand with impressive martial arts.
I'd not heard of Kemeko but it looks quite nice. I might have to try watching it some time.
Wait, it's not being subbed yet? I just checked TT and it has the first 4 eps but only as RAWs. Anyone know if any group is currently subbing it or has announced plans to?
OK, just found the subs. Here they are for anyone who made the same mistake I did: http://strikesubs.wordpress.com/
I never knew about the series, now I know where that figure was from, hohoho. Looks nice indeed, must check out the manga and maybe anime afterward ^_^
Did I just saw R-1 in one of those pictures? ^^
lovely looking! not sure if have time to watch O_O;;;; Love the cover arts! ^O^
I love Kemeko DX! I have watched the first three episodes. I'll be sure to look out for Kemeko stuff in Japan next week!!
Watched Kemeko and I don't like Sanpeita's voice :x
Watching right now... so random, and hilarious especialy Hayakawa Misaki always eatine icecream.
The anime is funny, but I kind of hate the kemeko suit. It hides her eye and body...
I haven't seem Kemeko yet, but I might have to check it out after it finishes.
Loving Kemeko :o) Magazine looks cool, shame it's such a hassle for me to get any where I live! :o(
Not on my watch list yet, but seeing Danny love this anime this much, might as well give it a try! ^^
I know this is random but I really wish I had your job Danny! It seems so great to get all those figures and manga and stuff! Though I'm probably wrong because you have to get up an 3am every day and cant go to bed till 1am or something. Anyways, yay for bringing us all this great info and also, I have got to watch Kemeko now!
Love the comical randomness in Japanese Animes!
Watched the first ep it's so random! Love the ending theme XD
Wow, the characters are so great looking. And it's also a TV Anime? I'm definitely gonna check this out. Thanks Danny.
I haven't read the manga and are there are any subs released for this anime? I've searched the intarwebs but I can't find any subs ^^;;;
This group are subbing it. http://strikesubs.wordpress.com/
IS subbing it, I should say. Just go to the torrent section for the subbed episodes.
hummm... interesting..
A very good anime. The OP is hilarious and the music is good. Lots of good characters so far. Haven't seen the manga tho'.
all right will add that to my really long backlog list!
Been reading the manga before the anime was even planned. MM is love.
Wow, you convince me to watch this show :p
Kemeko is perfect for anti-stress entertainment. And there's a SRW MANGA in it?! What else have I missed out on these past 17 years?!
I thought it was some weird anime when I watched the trailer months ago on the official site. Especially when I saw Kemeko... I know I was wrong when I got hooked after episode 1! Looking forward to the MM and Kemeko review; or rather lookng forward to owning them ^^
I was watching Kemeko Deluxe right before a read this, what are the odds. It's pretty funny, and MM is extremely cute too. The Calender thing made me wonder, can you suggest a good japanese magazine for anime to subscribe to? Something with goodies (or at least a poster) in them would be nice. I've considered Megami for the cute girlies and the posters, but is there another you could suggest?
yep Kemeko is defenitely on my watch list ^^.....and about that difference between manga & anime comment, yeah i have to say that sometimes the anime sucks and the manga version is AWESOME. Like LoveHina the manga was WAYYYY BETTER than the anime version (in my oppinion it totally sucked) and in CardCaptorSakura the anime version WAS REALLY GOOD
Thought I had too many icons on my desktop - guess it's not that big of a deal after all! ^_^ (Referring to Danny's 'puter.)
I might have to go through this show again seeing how you the majority of you like it. Maybe it was judge it too harshly. @_@
it's sooo ero.. It's pretty fun and funny to watch and read...
is it just me or is that like a cute asuka....anyway not too much into this style of anime in which i like the manga more. for some reason manga is always way better then anime versions.
i only watched the first ep and i was sort of luke-warm about it...i'll watch a few more eps to see if i'll like it
Kemeko's face reminds me of Guu from Jungle wa Itsumo Hare Nochi Guu. Too bad there are so many good series this season. I don't have the time for another one. Maybe I'll check it out after.
Despite been a big fan of visual type anime like Sayonara Z Sensei I must say I really enjoyed the hijinx and hilarity of Kemeko - I'll be following it closely fo sure.
Wow are those initial pictures from the calendar? I might consider getting that too, after my Shana calendar. And 'MM' reminds me C.C from Code Geass. What's with all the double-lettered names? =X
Well bear in mind that C.C. was actually called Shi-tsu, which is how the Japanese say C². V.V. was called V² or Bu-ii-tsu (Bwee-tsu), as I believe it would be written in Romaji.
This is such a colorful series I love it! I also love the nendroid and the larger figure that connects to it, but its so expensive.
Just watching 2nd ep when I got interrupted by a phone call. I'm really liking it so far. The only thing I don't like is that it seems really obvious that the main character will end up with MM rather than his schoolmate, Izuno (if I remember her name correctly). I like how it intentionally uses well-known (within the otaku community) fetishes but still feels above the typical fan-service anime; Strike Witches does the same, in my experience. Whether it be the loli sister who's a great housemaid (and also a psycho, so that's at least three fetishes - oh, also incest I guess since she seems massively overprotective of her brother); the mangaka mom who seems constantly burnt out; MM herself with her long hair, tight suit (with hip-enhancing modules!) and slightly crazy heroics. I personally like Izuno most - she's the girl-next-door archetype but done well (in the sense that I actually like her rather than finding her to be the sickeningly sweet, super-moe archetype.) I love girls with short-hair so it's nice to see one with a NAISU BODY and wearing a miniskirt. As I said, none of that would appeal to me were it not for the fact that the show feels as if it has much more to offer than just mild titillation.
So Cuuute~
Saw the first episode on YouTube and I am hooked. Stereotypical premis, but it has some fun characters and in it, such as Misaki. And love the idea of Kemeko as a mech. I'll get the manga first.
After seeing this it's definitely on my list now.
AH, I did really enjoy the manga but haven't gotten around to giving the anime a try yet...
Special-ordered vols 2-4 from Kinokuniya NYC on Sunday. Surprising that they do not stock it (inventory is HUGE) and also surprising that they say it'll take 2-3 weeks; usually it's only a few days. Still love the anime of vol 1!
Many goodies from Kemeko ! Kemeko Rox :p
Lol, got 3 Epic wall scrolls. yay! not only strangers starring at me for singing anime related songs like Happy Cosmos or Love Slave, but now my parents can't stop starring and talking about my figures, manga, and posters! woot!~ no wait... doh!
Can't stand mecha, and the Kemeko robot looks (in my opinion) ridiculous. I don't plan to read or watch this anime/manga, unfortunately...
The figure looked quite dynamic, so I was kinda interested.... Looks okay. I don't like mecha much but it looks like it's not really focused on that.
I think i will watch the anime as soon as i finish all the series i am watching right now (5 series) so that would probably be on my next to watch list..its the summer i have time to watch lol...