| The original CG anime series "The Midnight★Animals" started airing via the online and cable TV channel "Hikari TV" on August 3rd. The anime is 15 minutes per episode and revolves around cross-dressing animal characters who every night frequent the bars in Savannah Nichoume (a reference to Shinjuku Nichoume, which is well-known for its transvestite bars). The voice actors are drawn from transvestite TV celebrities like Hoshikuzu Scat and KABA.chan. Gonzo is responsible for making the anime. Official anime website: http://www.hikaritv.net/hikaritvch/midnightanimals/ PV: Source: AnimeAnime |
myanimelistllcSep 22, 2016 10:58 PM
| So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old? I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them? I wonder how long people would put up with this. As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series. |
| Gonzo seems determined to go bankrupt. |
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| I'm definitely watching it, that sounds pretty damn unique and interesting. Though a real person transvestite anime could have been really good too. |
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| Wow so this has the potential to be ground-breaking in examining complex gender-identity issues and how people with said issues cope with society's judgement...oh hell who am I kidding. Well maybe I am discrediting this show prematurely, but I have a feeling this is not the way to go to examine these issues |
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Smexy said: BUT I CAME HERE EXPECTING CUTE BOY TRANSVESTITESanimals are cool |
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Exkalamity said: But shouldn't just an even-handed and humorous portrayal of transvestites interacting in bars already sort of ground-breaking in anime world? It even uses real life transvestites in voice acting and singing the ED. Don't you think you are asking something much further than what this anime aims for?Wow so this has the potential to be ground-breaking in examining complex gender-identity issues and how people with said issues cope with society's judgement...oh hell who am I kidding. |
symbvAug 3, 2013 10:54 PM
| So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old? I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them? I wonder how long people would put up with this. As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series. |
| I'll just wait for other comment when it air to decide. |
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Shuhan said: Gonzo seems determined to go bankrupt. What I was thinking |
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| This could be horrendously problematic and that's slightly scary... but I am encouraged by the fact that they actually employed individuals who cross dress and live the lifestyle. I like to think they wouldn't partake in something too harmful. I'll give it a shot and hope for the best. (It definitely looks adorable but... yeah) |
StreetFighterAug 3, 2013 11:59 PM
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| I have no idea what they are thinking but whatever it sounds original. |
| If strength is justice, then is powerlessness a crime? |
| Gonzo tries to go out with a bang? |
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| After Upotte! and Astarotte no Omocha! nothing fazes me anymore, gonna watch this just for the heck of it. Both in Tokyo Grandparents and in Darker than Black the transvestites were pretty cool dudes too, so this might turn out to be entertaining. |
| Aaaand that's enough Internet for today... |
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| Wow Gonzo! After Zettai Bouei Leviathan, how do you churn out such masterpieces? |
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| I think the premise is pretty interesting, but why animals? Its not like that going to appeal to a broader audience. Transvestites are (as far as i know, it may be different in japan I'd be interested to know.) already a pretty niche thing. Il watch it because i don't think i ever have or will see something quite like this. |
Edefrem said: Smexy said: BUT I CAME HERE EXPECTING CUTE BOY TRANSVESTITESanimals are cool Furry transvestites just.. just aren't the same.. ;_; And I agree with the person who says this can be problematic. It's honestly pretty disappointing that there's really only one anime (that I know of) that actually portrays trans* in a non-fetishing, actual complexing matter. It'll probably be fine as long as they don't add in stupid stereotypes or insults as "humor." Mod edit: removed spam posts |
koleareAug 3, 2013 11:51 PM
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| This sounds...... Oddly interesting, will watch. |
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Shuhan said: Again?Gonzo seems determined to go bankrupt. |
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| why animals though? |
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| The idea is cool, but why animals?!? |
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| I watch Chinese cartoons for 2d art styles not this CG-3D stuff |
| edit: oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit why animals... WE NEED MORE Hideyoshi,Saika Totsuka,Fujisaki Chihiro or somethin along Mariandale if yo do a trans* anime.. |
yakooAug 4, 2013 1:01 AM
The_Cresta_Man said: Ikr, the transvestite stuff is the not a problem at all, but the CG stuff is a large one.I watch Chinese cartoons for 2d art styles not this CG-3D stuff |
| Uh....I'll pass. This looks really weird and I have a feeling that i'm going to hate it. -.- Plus, why animals?! That made me decide not to watch this. |
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| not a fan of cg, but I'll give it a shot I guess. |
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| Seems pretty cool, I'm sure I will watch it. |
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| I don't feel ready for this, so I'll pass. Maybe someday or after watching the reviews. Music is cool though! |
| This is reaching a whole new level of strangeness. |
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SaberRitsu said: Shuhan said: Again?Gonzo seems determined to go bankrupt. Why not? :) |
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| I didn't even watch the PV ( will watch it later) but I'm sure that I won't watch it. Cross-dressing animals ? No,thanks, I have Hideyoshi. |
| What the actual fuck...? I'm watching it for sure though. |
| The only thing you can rely on is that you can't rely on anything. |
| Concept is interesting and progressive, yet I have no doubts gonzo will handle it incorrectly and in a such shallow and stereotypical way that it will offend the whole lgbt community. |
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| sound interesting but I don't like this style of animation, it somehow reminds me of Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei |
| Umm... It's in the "Considerations" list |
| Wow, what the hell man. I'm not going to bother watching it but... kudos to them for coming up with a... er... original enough concept |
| How is this news? Just because it was looked over before or something doesn't mean it can be posted as news months later. |
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Nickienator said: It is still news for the exact broadcast date, which was disclosed only a few days earlier. And I am sure it is news to many, though I must say that the very first announcement of the making of this anime back in May was not noted by anybody here, and since then there has been hardly any more news about it.How is this news? Just because it was looked over before or something doesn't mean it can be posted as news months later. Besides, if you did know the news back then and did not see it in MAL, had you thought about contributing to this forum by submitting the news to MAL ? |
symbvAug 4, 2013 8:16 AM
| So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old? I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them? I wonder how long people would put up with this. As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series. |
| I couldn't get through PV without laughing a saying "WTF" twice. Seriously, what is this? |
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symbv said: cross-dressing animal Say what. Japanese side of the Internet has always been scary :( |
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| Ohhh, i see Gonzo going bankrupt :3 |
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| It doesn't sound stupid any more, it's frightening and disgusting at the same time. I hope Gonzo will finally go down with this monstrosity. |
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silverwalls said: Why not animals?why animals though? Antanaru said: You're frightened of CG cross dressing animals? OkIt doesn't sound stupid any more, it's frightening and disgusting at the same time. I hope Gonzo will finally go down with this monstrosity. |
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| ahahaha nandaaaaa-h! this is insane.. come on, this..? but... i wanna watch, wait lemme see the video again, yes i want to, i even liked to song, i suppose this to be/have a bitter and amusing Japanese humor (plus drama?) with this particular theme, nothing new to the anime & manga world but is very interesting. blah I take the risk. |
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