Kemeko Deluxe
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Mon 2008/10/27 11:26
Only started to read the manga Kemeko Deluxe after receiving the figures and now I'm completely hooked on Kemeko.
Last months Dengeki Daioh came with a Kemeko calendar which is filled with illustrations of the gorgeous Kemeko girls.
This is MM (emu emu) who pilots the Kemeko Mecha. The Kemeko is like Dr Whos Tardis I guess - small on the outside but has enough space inside to fit a human.
MM has a completely different personality when shes inside Kemeko.
MM has a completely different personality when shes inside Kemeko.
Classmate Cutie Kurosaki Ryoko.
The hilarious n ecchi Hayakawa Misaki.
MM riding Kemeko performing the Kemeko Kick.
The most gorgeous Makihara Izumi. Mmmm eyes.
Throughout the manga and anime, we see Kemeko appearing dressed in all manner of costumes.
Not really practical as a calendar but the illustrations are great.
Sanpeita is an ordinary student living an ordinary life who keeps thinking about the girl who he spent time with 10 years ago.
One day, Kemeko bursts into Sanpeita's room with a huge Gatling gun shooting seven shades of poop out of a baddie.
So far it seems that the girl inside Kemeko (MM) is the girl that Sanpeita has been dreaming about.
Izumi (the girl with the big eyes) is Sanpeita's childhood friend who plays the "likes-the-guy-but-too-shy-to-say-and-why-is-there-another-girl-after-him" role.
One day, Kemeko bursts into Sanpeita's room with a huge Gatling gun shooting seven shades of poop out of a baddie.
So far it seems that the girl inside Kemeko (MM) is the girl that Sanpeita has been dreaming about.
Izumi (the girl with the big eyes) is Sanpeita's childhood friend who plays the "likes-the-guy-but-too-shy-to-say-and-why-is-there-another-girl-after-him" role.
The clip below should give you a good feel of the anime.
And a quick look through Dengeki Daioh which includes the latest manga episode of Kemeko. What usually happens is that manga is first published in those telephone book thick editions and after a few months, all the episodes of Kemeko would be collected together and published as a volume.
Other manga from Dengeki Daioh includes many stories with many cuties in them.
Some mecha action too.
Ichigo Marshmallow.
Some ecchiness.
Neko mimi action.
Gurren Lagann.
Also includes a couple of posters too.
And a look at the cover of the manga volumes.
Currently on Vol 2. The first volume is covered by the first 5 anime episodes.
Looks like a Kemeko rival?
The latest volume is 04. Anybody else here who is reading the manga too?
Izumi is so cute.
A bit of the first volume. The anime follows the story in the manga quite closely and even though I know whats going to happen as I watch the anime, there are many enhances to the animation which make it just as enjoyable.
There were a few scenes which were not available in the manga. There was what seemed to be a pretty lame filler scene which lasted for 2 mins but also some surprise new scenes too.
As anime is usually based on a manga, I usually prefer the characters to keep the same personalities and have the anime follow the general story outline from the manga but do enjoy the occasional differences here n there.
I have seen many complaints about anime being different from the manga edition in terms of slight or radical changes in storyline/characters. What is your take on this?
As anime is usually based on a manga, I usually prefer the characters to keep the same personalities and have the anime follow the general story outline from the manga but do enjoy the occasional differences here n there.
I have seen many complaints about anime being different from the manga edition in terms of slight or radical changes in storyline/characters. What is your take on this?
MM politing her mecha Nendoroid Kemeko.
MM as Shana.
Will post a full review of MM and Kemeko soon.
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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).
(ID #348160) Posted on 2008/10/27 14:26
Director/代表取締役
Im behind on Frontier - it turns crap?
(ID #348183) Posted on 2008/10/27 14:44
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!!!
(ID #348229) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:21
Electrical Engineering Fresh Graduate
not exactly IMO. You could throw the other 24 episode, but you must watch the final eps, eps 25. You'll have no regrets
(ID #348232) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:24
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
not really, the ending might have been a bit rushed, but IMO the anime was fine.
(ID #348236) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:25
I second this opinion.
(ID #348327) Posted on 2008/10/27 17:32
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:30)
thirded lol I enjoyed the anime quite a bit.
(ID #348453) Posted on 2008/10/27 21:13
TK-8316 / 宅男 Otaku / 工程师 Engineer
macross frontier was awesome! though the animation quality was kinda bad on some episodes.
(ID #348506) Posted on 2008/10/27 22:35
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
[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.
(ID #348508) Posted on 2008/10/27 22:38
Thats because he's a wimp and deep down wants to keep his Harem xD
(ID #350028) Posted on 2008/10/29 08:51
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.
(ID #348534) Posted on 2008/10/27 23:19
TK-8316 / 宅男 Otaku / 工程师 Engineer
that will be episode 8.
(ID #348707) Posted on 2008/10/28 02:56
anime/cosplay events organizer
I think the animation quality went crap in the middle but the whole anime if fine
(ID #349208) Posted on 2008/10/28 13:45
radical anime fan in Singapore; start of a new year. Start of a new slew of global "tings" as well. (Registered on 2007/01/25 22:08)
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
It was structured so that it would lead to a happy ending. I dig shows like that. XD
(ID #349776) Posted on 2008/10/29 00:56
NEET (no, student...)
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
(ID #349891) Posted on 2008/10/29 03:31
Project Contractor
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.
(ID #348384) Posted on 2008/10/27 18:58
university film student
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.
(ID #348161) Posted on 2008/10/27 14:27
college student
danny!!! we have the same taste >:D lol i am so hook by kemeko right now man! its like drug addict (>.<)
(ID #348165) Posted on 2008/10/27 14:30
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.
(ID #348173) Posted on 2008/10/27 14:34
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.
(ID #348174) Posted on 2008/10/27 14:34
MM's really cute.
(ID #348175) Posted on 2008/10/27 14:35
Graphic Arts/Multimedia/Animation Student
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.
(ID #348179) Posted on 2008/10/27 14:39
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.
(ID #348197) Posted on 2008/10/27 14:53
Thanks for the Kemeko DX intro...will have to check it out in the future... ^^
(ID #348203) Posted on 2008/10/27 14:55
The best anime ever!!! i love it XD same whit the manga
(ID #348208) Posted on 2008/10/27 14:56
Unemployed Digital Production Artist
Been watching Kemeko from the start and really like it. Love the dance during the ED… very funny.
(ID #348215) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:01
Electrical Engineering Fresh Graduate
me too, OP/ED very hilarious...who did this LOL
(ID #348237) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:26
Meimi132 in Leicester of Leicestershire of England of Europe of THE WORLD!!(in Canada) (Registered on 2007/12/04 05:05)
(University)Student
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.
(ID #348218) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:07
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!!!
(ID #348224) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:13
Electrical Engineering Fresh Graduate
i wonder why the anime isn't very popular...
(ID #348234) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:25
Domon Kasshu fanboy/ Starving Artist
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...
(ID #348238) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:26
NEET Desktop Support / Admin
Like the Nendoroid. I should have bought it when I saw it locally. Oh, well.
(ID #348243) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:31
I've read some of the scanlated manga, but have yet to see the anime...will look forward to it...
(ID #348248) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:34
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.
(ID #348254) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:41
Director/代表取締役
Yeah, the anime versions ecchiness had increased. Having said that, its difficult to show wobbly eyes in the manga anyway ^^;
(ID #348285) Posted on 2008/10/27 16:13
resident caffeine junkie
aargh... I wantses nendroid and figure..
(ID #348261) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:49
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.
(ID #348264) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:51
Director/代表取締役
>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.
(ID #348283) Posted on 2008/10/27 16:11
Uhh.. I really think Hyakko as an epic phail version of the pure win Lucky Star. No offence tho.
(ID #349771) Posted on 2008/10/29 00:55
Secretary
What does the spine look like? I'd like to pick it up when I go to Kinokuniya next.
(ID #348266) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:53
JooNkeN (Registered on 2008/04/05 00:28)
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.
(ID #348274) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:58
Director/代表取締役
Sometimes asking the shop attendants is quicker. Finding manga can be a pain just from the spine.
(ID #348281) Posted on 2008/10/27 16:10
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... ._.;
(ID #348320) Posted on 2008/10/27 17:22
Secretary
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;;
(ID #348826) Posted on 2008/10/28 05:41
JooNkeN (Registered on 2008/04/05 00:28)
I've been watching the Anime series, but that Kemeko suit creeps me out too much for me to enjoy the show... orz
(ID #348270) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:55
Student
@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
(ID #348272) Posted on 2008/10/27 15:56
the story intrigued me but that suit...that suit...it was just to damn stupid
(ID #348284) Posted on 2008/10/27 16:12
Student, Fansubber, Freelance Web Forum Admin
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! :)
(ID #348279) Posted on 2008/10/27 16:08
Tamako is a cutie alright =)
(ID #348291) Posted on 2008/10/27 16:23
Well Sanpeita looks quite decent in the manga, unlike the anime counterpart who in all honesty looks fugly.
(ID #348282) Posted on 2008/10/27 16:10
Been keeping up with Kemeko DX, should go and watch episode 3 soon as well as 4 which should be out...
(ID #348287) Posted on 2008/10/27 16:18
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
(ID #348290) Posted on 2008/10/27 16:22
software manager
just recently picked up the first volume, been watching the anime... and i'm also hooked, ordered the kemeko nendoroid & m.m. ^^; sugoku ii!
(ID #348299) Posted on 2008/10/27 16:36
Animation Student
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~~
(ID #348309) Posted on 2008/10/27 17:07
Only watched the first ep of this so far, will have to catch up and see how it goes
(ID #348310) Posted on 2008/10/27 17:09
I can't wait to watch it ^_^
(ID #348314) Posted on 2008/10/27 17:13
JR. College Student
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. ^_^
(ID #348315) Posted on 2008/10/27 17:13
Software Developer
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 :/
(ID #348322) Posted on 2008/10/27 17:28
I have been watching the anime and the stuff Kemeko wears is pretty hilarious:)
(ID #348325) Posted on 2008/10/27 17:31
Pseudo-Graphic Designer
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 ^^;
(ID #348338) Posted on 2008/10/27 17:46
Hot Air Balloon Operator