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fertygo · 2012-07-06, 03:30

The OP implying Sawaki x Hasegawa pairing?

About Chara design, yeah the girls is less hawt now

I will miss this

EDIT : Saying its bad art direction is wrong though, because its actually more blending to the animation, its seems the background is nicer as well.. you can say the art is actually improved this way.

Kanon · 2012-07-06, 05:10

The new art direction will take some time to get used to. It's not exactly bad, but I definitely liked the old art better. The girls looked so good.

That put aside, the rest was typical Moyashimon, so very good. Very fun and educational as always.

Kei took a bath with the girls? What the...

Flawfinder · 2012-07-06, 09:05

I like Sawaki's new design, but the girls...well, I like them okay. And Kei is going to be wearing that dress for the entire season, isn't he?

idont · 2012-07-06, 10:43

Dislike the design for Muto. She looked better in Season 1. I wish someone would sub the manga too.

Dop · 2012-07-06, 17:08

Kei got to go to the women's bath?
There are clearly some advantages to crossdressing!!!

But seriously, yes, it may look a little different but it still seems to be the Moyashimon we all know and love!

I really hope this raises interest in the series enough for Kodansha US to take a second pop at releasing the manga. I guess that's all in vain, but I'd love to read more of the manga, having bought Del Rey's release of volumes 1 and 2.

Flower · 2012-07-06, 18:14

Umm ... ok. From not having seen season 1 I stumbled face first into this and ... err ... don't quite know what to think. :\

Not bad, but just ... strange. But in a strange combo between being serious and almost slapstick at the same time with a very ... erm ... unique(?) flavor?

Hmm ... will watch the next few eps for now.

SeijiSensei · 2012-07-06, 18:17

I think you should go get the first season and watch it before starting this one. It's only eleven episodes. I re-watched the whole thing in a few sittings over the past weekend. I recommend the Microbe Theater Deluxe extras, too. You'll never think about your intestines in quite the same way after watching those.

Flower · 2012-07-06, 18:20

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Originally Posted by SeijiSensei

I think you should go get the first season and watch it before starting this one. It's only eleven episodes. I re-watched the whole thing in a few sittings over the past weekend. I recommend the Microbe Theater Deluxe extras, too. You'll never think about your intestines in quite the same way after watching those.

For some reason your current avy makes me very suspicious about your recommendations.

Seriously though, I was planning to do just that (i.e. watch s1 - I may get a little more of an idea of what in the world is going on here).

TheFluff · 2012-07-07, 00:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flower

Umm ... ok. From not having seen season 1 I stumbled face first into this and ... err ... don't quite know what to think. :\

Not bad, but just ... strange. But in a strange combo between being serious and almost slapstick at the same time with a very ... erm ... unique(?) flavor?

Hmm ... will watch the next few eps for now.

I hate anime with a burning passion, but even I like Moyashimon. It's just that good.

On the other hand, if a show about a bunch of college students brewing beer and spirits, going to really far out parties and being confused about their sexual orientation (while constantly discussing microbiology in general and its applications to fermented foods in particular) doesn't seem appealing to you, please go back to the usual highschool romcoms or whatever floats your boat.

Blaat · 2012-07-07, 04:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by fertygo

The OP implying Sawaki x Hasegawa pairing?

When you think about it it makes sense by the simple 'pair the spare' ruling: the fat and bearded senpai are the stooges who never get a girl, Oikawa and Mutou are lesbian which leaves Sawaki x Hasegawa or Sawaki x Yuuki.

SeijiSensei · 2012-07-07, 09:45

Thanks, gg!

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Originally Posted by Blaat

which leaves Sawaki x Hasegawa or Sawaki x Yuuki.

What's wrong with Haruka x Kei? I know he wasn't keen on black leather when offered it this time around, but I could see the two of them building a nice relationship based on trying out each others' wardrobes.

I'm having a bit of a problem with the rounded faces in this version, particularly the models for Kei and Aoi. Compare this model for Kei from 2007 versus this one from the current show. Aoi herself was barely recognizable in some scenes and certainly this model looks radically different from her appearance in 2007.

I bring this point up not because of some unreasonable attachment to the earlier models, but because I think it makes the characters look too comedic. I liked the mixture of comedy and drama in the original, a feature enhanced by the characters more realistic designs. Sure they were often caricatured from time to time, Aoi in particular, but now they seem almost parodies of themselves.

Oh, well, let's brew!

Salva · 2012-07-07, 16:18

I also came to complain about designs. I loved the girls in the previous Moyashimon. They were truly beautiful *___* I'm really sensitive to beauty and it's rare for me to feel satisfied. When I watched first show I was in heaven. Now it's just meh. If I didn't know how they could look like I would probably swallow it easier. But now it did stripped the series of some charm. I'm really disappointed by the trend to make charas look like children. I hated it in One Piece especially when it came to Luffy. Sigh, nevertheless it seems like an old Moyashimon. Less awkward now. The whole situation with Kei (I still can't get why he kissed we-all-know-who) was strange and right now it seems like everything is just normal. I like it!

Somnus · 2012-07-07, 17:40

Let me onto the -New designs irk me- boat as well. It was good old Moyashimon fun, it really was, but the new designs are so, so jarring. Even at the end of the episode I couldn't truly tell myself I was used to them. They look so bland now. Before they had so much character.

Chiaki_chan · 2012-07-10, 00:21

there's yuri?

wandering-dreamer · 2012-07-10, 19:19

I just saw the old show about a month ago and I actually wasn't sure who Aoi was at first (partially because I couldn't remember her name for the life of me) and partially because she went from looking like a sexy young woman to a cutesy older high school/younger college girl, what a huge change especially since no time seems to have passed in-series. Also I have to admit it was a bit jarring to see just how much of the episode was taken up by brewing talk, sure the show is all about microbes but there was a better balance between weird microbe talk and weird everyday life talk in the first season. Oh well, obviously I'm going to watch the whole thing and I'll just hope the pacing evens out soon.

idont · 2012-07-11, 14:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiaki_chan

there's yuri?

not really.

Spoiler:

JokerD · 2012-07-13, 06:43

I'm enjoying this so far, quite a change from the rest of the crop of anime. But it seems to get no love (3 pages of discussion as compared to the rest)

Any idea what Oikawa whispers at the end of ep2

Kanon · 2012-07-13, 07:08

Oikawa seems a lot more likable this season. Maybe it's because she's getting more screentime, I don't know. I love her new dressing style as well. Short shorts + thigh high = WIN.

Alhazred · 2012-07-14, 08:58

Regarding the character designs, i think they may actually just be bending toward the designs of the current manga chapters; the manga has gone through some noticeable art evolution over the years, and not all for the better (i.e. Sawaki and the girls all start to share the same younger-looking face.) As to the hand holding in the OP...

Spoiler:

Somnus · 2012-07-14, 21:39

Still trying to adapt to the new art style. I just have a hard time shaking the feeling that, "I would enjoy this so much more if it looked like season 1"

On the other hand, I got huge Yakitate!! Japan vibes from this episodes with how the information was presented. It felt very reminiscent to those bread discussions/reactions I grew to love.

Also, mMm Mmm Haruka. That is all.

2012-07-06, 03:30	Link #41
fertygo Hyakko Fanboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 32	The OP implying Sawaki x Hasegawa pairing? About Chara design, yeah the girls is less hawt now I will miss this EDIT : Saying its bad art direction is wrong though, because its actually more blending to the animation, its seems the background is nicer as well.. you can say the art is actually improved this way. __________________ Last edited by fertygo; 2012-07-06 at 03:48.

2012-07-06, 05:10	Link #42
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	The new art direction will take some time to get used to. It's not exactly bad, but I definitely liked the old art better. The girls looked so good. That put aside, the rest was typical Moyashimon, so very good. Very fun and educational as always. Kei took a bath with the girls? What the... __________________

2012-07-06, 09:05	Link #43
Flawfinder Loves the Experience Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Earth...hopefully	I like Sawaki's new design, but the girls...well, I like them okay. And Kei is going to be wearing that dress for the entire season, isn't he? __________________ My Awesome Anime Blog: Standing On My Neck

2012-07-06, 18:14	Link #46
Flower Blooming on the mountain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....	Umm ... ok. From not having seen season 1 I stumbled face first into this and ... err ... don't quite know what to think. :\ Not bad, but just ... strange. But in a strange combo between being serious and almost slapstick at the same time with a very ... erm ... unique(?) flavor? Hmm ... will watch the next few eps for now. __________________

2012-07-06, 18:17	Link #47
SeijiSensei AS Oji-kun Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 74	I think you should go get the first season and watch it before starting this one. It's only eleven episodes. I re-watched the whole thing in a few sittings over the past weekend. I recommend the Microbe Theater Deluxe extras, too. You'll never think about your intestines in quite the same way after watching those. __________________ Taking Anime Seriously - Politics by the Numbers - Sports by the Numbers - MAL List - Avatars - Images

2012-07-06, 10:43	Link #44
idont Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009	Dislike the design for Muto. She looked better in Season 1. I wish someone would sub the manga too.

2012-07-06, 17:08	Link #45
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	Kei got to go to the women's bath? There are clearly some advantages to crossdressing!!! But seriously, yes, it may look a little different but it still seems to be the Moyashimon we all know and love! I really hope this raises interest in the series enough for Kodansha US to take a second pop at releasing the manga. I guess that's all in vain, but I'd love to read more of the manga, having bought Del Rey's release of volumes 1 and 2.

2012-07-07, 16:18	Link #52
Salva Princess since baptism. Join Date: Dec 2009	I also came to complain about designs. I loved the girls in the previous Moyashimon. They were truly beautiful ___ I'm really sensitive to beauty and it's rare for me to feel satisfied. When I watched first show I was in heaven. Now it's just meh. If I didn't know how they could look like I would probably swallow it easier. But now it did stripped the series of some charm. I'm really disappointed by the trend to make charas look like children. I hated it in One Piece especially when it came to Luffy. Sigh, nevertheless it seems like an old Moyashimon. Less awkward now. The whole situation with Kei (I still can't get why he kissed we-all-know-who) was strange and right now it seems like everything is just normal. I like it! __________________ Don't underestimate the seductive power of decent vocabuly.

2012-07-07, 17:40	Link #53
Somnus Eh? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canada	Let me onto the -New designs irk me- boat as well. It was good old Moyashimon fun, it really was, but the new designs are so, so jarring. Even at the end of the episode I couldn't truly tell myself I was used to them. They look so bland now. Before they had so much character. __________________

2012-07-10, 00:21	Link #54
Chiaki_chan Kubo GO TO HELL Join Date: May 2012 Location: with Maki-sama Age: 31	there's yuri? __________________

2012-07-10, 19:19	Link #55
wandering-dreamer reads too much Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: you know that's a great question.....	I just saw the old show about a month ago and I actually wasn't sure who Aoi was at first (partially because I couldn't remember her name for the life of me) and partially because she went from looking like a sexy young woman to a cutesy older high school/younger college girl, what a huge change especially since no time seems to have passed in-series. Also I have to admit it was a bit jarring to see just how much of the episode was taken up by brewing talk, sure the show is all about microbes but there was a better balance between weird microbe talk and weird everyday life talk in the first season. Oh well, obviously I'm going to watch the whole thing and I'll just hope the pacing evens out soon. __________________ If it has a plot I have something to say about it! Twitter time!

2012-07-13, 06:43	Link #57
JokerD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003	I'm enjoying this so far, quite a change from the rest of the crop of anime. But it seems to get no love (3 pages of discussion as compared to the rest) Any idea what Oikawa whispers at the end of ep2

2012-07-13, 07:08	Link #58
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	Oikawa seems a lot more likable this season. Maybe it's because she's getting more screentime, I don't know. I love her new dressing style as well. Short shorts + thigh high = WIN. __________________

2012-07-14, 08:58	Link #59
Alhazred Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009	Regarding the character designs, i think they may actually just be bending toward the designs of the current manga chapters; the manga has gone through some noticeable art evolution over the years, and not all for the better (i.e. Sawaki and the girls all start to share the same younger-looking face.) As to the hand holding in the OP... Spoiler: I think that may be kaoru and haruka during the France arc.

2012-07-14, 21:39	Link #60
Somnus Eh? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canada	Still trying to adapt to the new art style. I just have a hard time shaking the feeling that, "I would enjoy this so much more if it looked like season 1" On the other hand, I got huge Yakitate!! Japan vibes from this episodes with how the information was presented. It felt very reminiscent to those bread discussions/reactions I grew to love. Also, mMm Mmm Haruka. That is all. __________________