| It has fan service because it is expected of shows like this to have it. If you don’t like it don’t watch it simple as that. |
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We have a lot of feet shots each episode, which makes this anime way better! No, really. And least one shot like this above per episode. Looks like Frieren set a norm. |
PieromyslMay 21, 1:57 PM
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Reply to KillLaKillGOAT
It was literally 1 shot from the episode. That’s barely any at all. No, the bath scene was not fanservice as it was not shot in a tantalizing way and it had purpose. Jellyfish doesn’t have fanservice because it’s not a show that needs it.
| @KillLaKillGOAT There's a pretty long scene of Mahiru in the bathroom as she's talking with her sister at the start of episode 1. Camera POV on her is obviously intentional fanservice. Then there's the bath scene later, and shortly after camera again is "conveniently" focused on Mahiru's butt and feet for some time. These are all done intentionally and purely for fanservice reasons. That's why I agree with OP. I've mentioned this before somewhere (I think it was a similar thread), it's become a somewhat common tactic for certain anime/manga to "bait" people with fanservice in first few episodes/chapters and then drop it entirely later on, or dramatically tone it down - which is the case with this show too. As @Piromysl says, there are fanservice shots later on too, but episode 1 in particular had shameless "in your face" fanservice moments which is undeniable (Edit: Just finished episode 7, and oh boy... -_- truly a shame...). In my personal opinion it's insulting that anime/manga have to resort to such tactics (makes you think the author had low expectations or maybe even considers the show to be garbage/uninteresting and hence resorted to such tactic to gain more attention), but hey... it's business at the end of the day. If it works, it works. IMO it's sad, but still a reality. |
Sigmar-UnberogenMay 21, 2:28 PM
| I have a feeling the logic behind this pattern goes something like "you don't know who this character is at this point, so let's show some skin so you''ll be interested in her. Okay, you do know her now, no need for that any more." |
| People seem to be unware the director grow up in Xebec. Fan service is on his veins, it's part of his (very based) identity. That's the trend with ex Xebec directors, they all learned well. |
Reply to KillLaKillGOAT
@Sigmar-Unberogen The camera didn’t focus on her ass. It was a zoomed out shot that showed the entire bathroom. YOU’RE the one who’s making it sexual by viewing it exclusively in that matter. Baths and nakedness generally represent vulnerability and one’s true self, which Mahiru was being in that scene. She’s by herself with no guiding light for her jellyfish, which is the purpose of it being a bath scene. The first episode of Jellyfish has immaculate direction and basically everything has a purpose. It’s chock full of symbolism, characterization, and purposeful direction, which is why it remains my favourite episode of the show so far.
The only actually piece of fanservice is the one or two shots down Mahiru’s blouse when she’s talking to her sister.
The only actually piece of fanservice is the one or two shots down Mahiru’s blouse when she’s talking to her sister.
KillLaKillGOAT said: Rewatch episode 1 and pay attention when your read please. I said "Then there's the bath scene later, and shortly after camera again is "conveniently" focused on Mahiru's butt and feet". I'm talking about a scene AFTER the bath when she's on the bed as she's on the phone with Kano. That angle and time spent on it was unnecessary.The camera didn’t focus on her ass. KillLaKillGOAT said: Of course you'd say that. Typical childish "counter"-argument. Ignorance is a choice.YOU’RE the one who’s making it sexual KillLaKillGOAT said: Sounds like a hard cope to me, from someone who loved this episode very much. "no no it's the symbolism!!!". Sure, you do you, you can interpret it that way if you like.Baths and nakedness generally represent vulnerability and one’s true self, which Mahiru was being in that scene. She’s by herself with no guiding light for her jellyfish, which is the purpose of it being a bath scene. The first episode of Jellyfish has immaculate direction and basically everything has a purpose. KillLaKillGOAT said: Oh, the "actual" fanservice. So we understand the concept. Why not pretend that shot was symbolism of something else also? If you try hard enough, you can come up with an excuse here too.The only actually piece of fanservice is the one or two shots down Mahiru’s blouse when she’s talking to her sister. The point is, once you've seen 300+ anime you'll notice how "more often than not" the intention behind such scenes is indeed unnecessary sexualization and fanservice meant to attract bigger audience, rather than symbolisms. Latest episode #7 has unfortunately demonstrated how this show can fall low and is not so different from other mid shows which waste time on totally unnecessary BS. At this point I won't be surprised if we get a beach episode too to be honest. It's truly disappointing. Don't get me wrong though. I'm not hating this show, but to me it will no longer be something special; unless something incredible/extraordinary happens in the next episodes, of course. |
| That bath scene in episode 1 was such a great treat |
| Train to the end of the world has a similar issue No fanservice but then the latest episode, bam! Panty shots! |
Reply to KillLaKillGOAT
@Sigmar-Unberogen The camera didn’t focus on her ass. It was a zoomed out shot that showed the entire bathroom. YOU’RE the one who’s making it sexual by viewing it exclusively in that matter. Baths and nakedness generally represent vulnerability and one’s true self, which Mahiru was being in that scene. She’s by herself with no guiding light for her jellyfish, which is the purpose of it being a bath scene. The first episode of Jellyfish has immaculate direction and basically everything has a purpose. It’s chock full of symbolism, characterization, and purposeful direction, which is why it remains my favourite episode of the show so far.
The only actually piece of fanservice is the one or two shots down Mahiru’s blouse when she’s talking to her sister.
The only actually piece of fanservice is the one or two shots down Mahiru’s blouse when she’s talking to her sister.
| @KillLaKillGOAT Bro, you can't deny that numerous feet shots I have pointed out we have each episode aren't deliberate. They made them stompers so detailed and focused on for a reason. Frieren did a little bit of revolution. |
PieromyslMay 26, 7:48 AM
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| I'm sure you haven't watched the 7th ep |
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Reply to Comet1
@Animeistaken I have now! But at the time of writing this I didn't.
| @Comet1 Ahh, Good day! |
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Reply to saikyozero
I want more fanservice!
| @saikyozero true |
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