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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- I thought it was great. I liked the animation a lot and the way Cenco transformed was really creative. Subs by Koharubi by the way. |
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| I just wish it had been longer... |
| "Episode 1", huh? Yeah, that's a good way to describe it. |
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| I found it rather mediocre. I like the art direction, and that's pretty much it. Also, did everyone else here find out about this show from the ad in Bakemonogatari ep 7? It was only a few seconds but I thought it looked awesome, and had to check it out. |
Snoweh said: I was expecting something like FLCL, but oh boy, it was pretty disappointing. I liked it more than FLCL which sucked imo. I'd like to see more of this.. |
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| I found out about it waaayyy before the Bakemonogatari ad. |
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| Well it was weird but actually I like this kind of fun with animation. Weird stuff. |
| This would have been a lot better if it was an hour and a half long. Still, this was a pretty good movie. Gets an 8/10 from me. |
| When I saw the other promo poster for this some time ago, I thought it would be about some random fight involving monsters, which it actually kind of turned out to be. But, in reality, I thought the OVA was hilarious. In a good way, though. I mean, those transformations; a mercedes panda, and that huge cup of vanilla custard.. very inventive, haha. I was a bit disappointed about the art and the length though. The cenco's were animated well, but the scenery.. was just a bit too simple. It either looked like they used actual scenery images that were 'canvased' with some kind of photoshop program, or, it was just the fault of this hugely upscaled file I watched. And, the end was just a bit too rushed and random. This could have been great as a hour-long movie or maybe even a serie. After the cenco sacrificed himself as limb, they all continued like it was just another happy day in the life of schoolkids. And what happened to the other kid, that fight he started, was a bit too weird, I mean, for what? Oh well. Seems like all is well, and now I want a nice, chubby, fat, blubby, blob seal as well. 8/10 Oh and now I remember what I wanted to ask; the synopsis contains this bit about a secret that Yuki has, but I don't remember seeing anything about this.. Wait, I think I take my comment about the art back for some part, turns out the original manga author almost produced the whole OVA by him/herself. Including direction ánd animation.. so, well done! |
desolatoOct 30, 2009 2:00 PM
| Pretty interesting to watch... I'll put it in same basket as FLCL. Interesting story, want more of it... :1 |
| for just 30 minuets I really enjoyed it |
| It wasn't bad, but I felt like it was the tip of the iceberg. I think it would have been better as a TV series, as there was little time for any plot or character development, and it seemed like there could have be enough of that to last at least 12 episodes. On the plus side, Cenco's transformations were imaginitive and the battles were quite good. 6/10 for me. |
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| A damn weird anime, but pretty interesting ^^ |
| it was interesting... but it really needed BGM ~ everyone is comparing it to FLCL... the pillows really did a good job in keeping the show alive, a lot of this show was dead silence. also, there was a lot of moments in the fights where they were just standing around giving orders (i guess) with the antenna shit... i was always thinking what the hell until yuki smashed the kid's head with cenco as a baseball bat ~ why werent they moving around much before that is all.. overall it looked like it could be a promising *introduction* to something, but as a standalone, it wasnt all that spectacular. 7/10 |
| The problem I have with Cencoroll is that it felt more like a concept episode rather a stand-alone OVA. There's this little cell in my brain, thinking that "I wish it's a sucess with the Japanese Audience, so it can be a series", but eh. But hey, you fail to realise, but Cencoroll was all animated by one guy. ONE GUY. Atsuya Uki's Cencoroll could be considered as a equivalent of Makoto Shinkai's Voice of a Distant Star in terms of one man creator. Except Makoto did it better imo. The animation, considering it was done by one man, was amazing. It's funny that he can churn out better animation than Bleach or Naruto. But there was background to the plot and it ended on a cliff hanger. What are these monster they have? Why are they here? What is their role with them? None of those question has been answered, hence why I think it's more of a concept episode. Atsuya, work with Madhouse or Production I.G and make a Cencoroll series. Make it around 13 episodes and make it awesome. And give more life to these characters. Overall: 7/10 |
| I would give it a 7 for good, but the art was just awesome, so I'd have to give it a 8. If it went on longer, it would of been alot better. |
Chrono_Mizaki said: Which was what I was trying to say with my comment, but you said it much better.The problem I have with Cencoroll is that it felt more like a concept episode rather a stand-alone OVA. There's this little cell in my brain, thinking that "I wish it's a sucess with the Japanese Audience, so it can be a series", but eh. But hey, you fail to realise, but Cencoroll was all animated by one guy. ONE GUY. Atsuya Uki's Cencoroll could be considered as a equivalent of Makoto Shinkai's Voice of a Distant Star in terms of one man creator. Except Makoto did it better imo. The animation, considering it was done by one man, was amazing. It's funny that he can churn out better animation than Bleach or Naruto. But there was background to the plot and it ended on a cliff hanger. What are these monster they have? Why are they here? What is their role with them? None of those question has been answered, hence why I think it's more of a concept episode. Atsuya, work with Madhouse or Production I.G and make a Cencoroll series. Make it around 13 episodes and make it awesome. And give more life to these characters. Overall: 7/10 For some reason, if this did turn out to be a series, I think it may end up like Narutaru or Alien Nine. It just gives off that sort of vibe for some reason. |
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| well although it felt random it was pretty fun. maybe they will make a more in depth show. |
| Nothing like the trailer, but i enjoyed it? idk what i just watched...but i liked it. |
desolato said: Yeah this definitely should have been longer. It would have really developed the story more and there probably would have been a more concrete ending. I also want to figure out the answers to those questions.the end was just a bit too rushed and random. This could have been great as a hour-long movie or maybe even a series. After the cenco sacrificed himself as limb, they all continued like it was just another happy day in the life of schoolkids. And what happened to the other kid, that fight he started, was a bit too weird, I mean, for what? Oh well. flygon250 said: I agree. Rather than a short movie or even a full-length movie, this would have done really well as a 12 episode series.It wasn't bad, but I felt like it was the tip of the iceberg. I think it would have been better as a TV series, as there was little time for any plot or character development, and it seemed like there could have be enough of that to last at least 12 episodes. Positiveputty said: There was BGM and great BGM at that!! But I do think they could have had more, yes.it was interesting... but it really needed BGM Chrono_Mizaki said: uhh I'm pretty sure that 80% of all anime has better art than the normal episodes of Naruto.It's funny that he can churn out better animation than Bleach or Naruto. i personally thought it was exciting and very fun to watch. It could definitely use some more character development though. 9/10 :) |
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| WAIT WAIT WAIT. I looked up some info on the director, since I was wondering if he did some other projects. And.. listen up! This anime was based on his award winning one-shot 'Amon Game' (2005). He decided to make an OVA out of it on his own.. (.....) And now, a couple of years later, we have a movie. I found this trailer on the official website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXHX6w0IlBM I may be crazy, but I don't remember seeing any of these scenes. What's more, the animation looks alot better as well. So, either the 30 min file we all just saw was a summary of the movie ór the actual OVA, and has a real movie DVD rip yet to surface! So, judge by yourself, so we can clear this up.. (In case I happened to be wrong, I'm sorry, but please help) The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) has announced that it will host the United States premiere of Atsuya Uki's Cencoroll science-fiction anime film during the September 25-27 event. Cencoroll's story begins when a giant monster sends a town's citizens into a panic — except for a girl named Yuki and her schoolmate Tetsu. Tetsu happens to have his own strange creature named Cenco as a pet. Another boy named Shu controls the monster threatening the town, and the stage is set for a battle. According to the sponsor Aniplex, Uki directed, wrote, designed, and animated the 30-minute film himself. The 2009 film is based on Uki and Anime Innovation Tokyo's earlier 2007 Cencoroll short, which NYAF also screened that year. The new 30-minute version had its world premiere at Canada's Fantasia 2009 festival on July 28, and it will open in Japan on August 22 |
desolatoOct 30, 2009 4:54 PM
desolato said: WAIT WAIT WAIT. I looked up some info on the director, since I was wondering if he did some other projects. And.. listen up! This anime was based on his award winning one-shot 'Amon Game' (2005). He decided to make an OVA out of it on his own.. (.....) And now, a couple of years later, we have a movie. I found this trailer on the official website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXHX6w0IlBM I may be crazy, but I don't remember seeing any of these scenes. What's more, the animation looks alot better as well. So, either the 30 min file we all just saw was a summary of the movie ór the actual OVA, and has a real movie DVD rip yet to surface! So, judge by yourself, so we can clear this up.. (In case I happened to be wrong, I'm sorry, but please help) The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) has announced that it will host the United States premiere of Atsuya Uki's Cencoroll science-fiction anime film during the September 25-27 event. Cencoroll's story begins when a giant monster sends a town's citizens into a panic — except for a girl named Yuki and her schoolmate Tetsu. Tetsu happens to have his own strange creature named Cenco as a pet. Another boy named Shu controls the monster threatening the town, and the stage is set for a battle. According to the sponsor Aniplex, Uki directed, wrote, designed, and animated the 30-minute film himself. The 2009 film is based on Uki and Anime Innovation Tokyo's earlier 2007 Cencoroll short, which NYAF also screened that year. The new 30-minute version had its world premiere at Canada's Fantasia 2009 festival on July 28, and it will open in Japan on August 22 Dude, you are fucking blowing my MIND!!! |
| Cool anime I wish they were more episode. Yuki is a weird girl for not getting terrified by these big monsters! A lot of questions and no answers. I want more! |
| Hmm not bad at all really. Overall enjoyed watching though certainly wish there was more to see. Still favourite moment might be Yuki just rushing the guy with the bat :). |
| It was a fine episode, I like how Cenco transforms to another objects though imo the character designs sucks, oh also the Ending song is very awesome, Supercell ftw. |
| I really loved the animation and character designs. But I was confused that the movie didn't include scenes from the first trailer. Not sure how to interpret what desolato pointed out, but I hope there is more. XD |
| For something that quick, this was a great watch. |
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| I agree that the animation was really good. I also liked Yuki's character. |
| Yes, I agree that it seemed like a 1st episode The characters were great I especially loved Cenco The whole concept was very interesting and creative I want moar XD |
| The movie was great.....cool Cenco transformation,that wierd guy with that antenna hair(?) & lots more. Although it was only 30 minutes, i enjoyed watch it & i find interesting that this movie is one guy production. Hope in future he decided to make it longer for us to understand more about plot :) |
| Loved it so~ |
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| I just re-read my post, and suddenly, it's all clear (ahem, lol). I also asked Archeon about it, since he wrote that amazing review on it.. Anyways, I think this is it. The movie we all just saw, is the real deal. Uki produced this almost all by himself with the help of his sponsor Aniplex. The DVD was released October 28, 2009. The trailer I posted is from 2007, the same year he produced a short movie/OVA of Cencoroll. This was financed by Anime Innovation Tokyo, who are stimulating and supporting individual anime directors. That was the missing link. In the end, it wasn't that hard, hehe. So, basically, if we get our hands on this short, the world would be perfect, haha. I'm serious, that trailer, those scenes looked so much more badass than what we got. Anyways.. I'm gonna track the internet down for more info on this short.. and praying hoping that he will deliver more material in the upcoming years! vucubcaquix said: Err, is that a good thing? .. :p *dudetteDude, you are fucking blowing my MIND!!! |
desolatoOct 31, 2009 3:23 AM
Naruleach said: Positiveputty said: There was BGM and great BGM at that!! But I do think they could have had more, yes.it was interesting... but it really needed BGM But the BGM was only played for like 10 seconds at a time before being cut off! The entire thing felt like a teaser. Great concept though. I agree with flygon and Chrono_Mizaki. |
| This deserves/needs a 12 episode series or full length movie. I enjoyed it even though I'm not even sure what to feel about it. |
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| Interesting concept. I wouldn't mind seeing more, which I'm guessing there will be. |
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| I loved it. One of the best short movies I've seen. The music, animation, execution and concept were amazing. 8/10. |
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| Nothing much to say. I liked the vibe and it was pretty interesting and heck, Im happy it's somewhat different from all the other shitty stereotype 1 episode anime I can get. I'm gonna be generous and give it an 8/10 |
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| Hope it get a series or something, I need explanations. The animation is obviously its forte. |
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| Too many things are left unexplained and there is little character developement. It would make a great intro episode of episodic anime, but as a single short movie, just OK. 7/10 |
RazimirOct 31, 2009 7:22 AM
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| I wished this was an actual series, Loved it !! Great art too, and it just rocked |
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| That was AWESOME! Cenco, I wanna have something like Cenco. That's awesome how he replaced Tetsu's arm. Animation was pretty cool, BGM would've been great, but I still liked it even without BGM. There's going to be more!! Right!? Right?! |
| Yuki was HNNNNNNGH |
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Hamchee said: +1The only thing i liked about this was the ending song Pretty boring, terrible animation, and little explanation. |
Hamchee said: terrible animation opposite. i loved the animation. and sounds [of tp or jumping]. they rocked. |
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| That was really nice! I'd like to see more. |
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