| Alright, this is the preview of the next episode: But more importantly, it might also be the finale according to TV Arashi. I haven't seen this series since episode 20 or something but it looks like next week might be the finale, at least I think. What do you guys think of this series by this point now btw? Excited for it to end, a bit weary, or just another title to finish like any typical series? |
Stark700Sep 22, 2012 11:19 PM
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| I won't know if it's suppose to end until I hear/see an official announcement saying so. I like it a lot, though at times it can be boring. While I have known a few shows to end at episode 37, I think that doesn't happen often, and usually I hear about a series ending about 4-2 weeks before it does, and I have yet to hear about it ending officially(usually something would be said in the news section of the anime's forums). Also, as far as where they are in the story, I think it would be a strange place to end it....... but that's just my opinion. Of course, I might have missed seeing something about it. Unfortunately I can't read Japanese characters, I can only read romaji and understand the spoken word enough to watch some raws.... but that wouldn't help me if I tried to read a Japanese news site- so I rely on English anime news sources to tell me.... |
windeen-windySep 23, 2012 2:15 AM
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| Does feel like odd timing in the storyline to end it, in the middle of a tournament, unless they rush it I guess. Seems like its time is up for now but we did get 3 seasons worth which is not bad. It's had its ups and downs, most annoying bits being episodes dragged out for no good reason but that's relatively typical for this genre I guess. It did get quite boring halfway through but it did pick up and I starting looking forward to episodes again - now it's ending. xD As for the anime as a whole, it'll be somewhat memorable but it was never anything special. Nice to go back to week in week out and I will miss it a bit. While I still hope Giant Killing returns I wouldn't mind if this does too someday. Ginga e Kickoff better not be going any time soon. |
_SevenSep 23, 2012 2:31 AM
| I thought this series was still going on for another 20 episodes but this news really surprised me. |
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windeen-windy said: I won't know if it's suppose to end until I hear/see an official announcement saying so. I like it a lot, though at times it can be boring. While I have known a few shows to end at episode 37, I think that doesn't happen often, and usually I hear about a series ending about 4-2 weeks before it does, and I have yet to hear about it ending officially(usually something would be said in the news section of the anime's forums). Also, as far as where they are in the story, I think it would be a strange place to end it....... but that's just my opinion. Of course, I might have missed seeing something about it. Unfortunately I can't read Japanese characters, I can only read romaji and understand the spoken word enough to watch some raws.... but that wouldn't help me if I tried to read a Japanese news site- so I rely on English anime news sources to tell me.... well ANN did post that saying TV Asashi says its is the final episode next week, and the preview for the episode even says next week for the final episode, so Im confused why one doubts it |
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| I felt like they just weren't making money on it so they are dumping it. Which honestly is surprising considering that with how many volumes the manga has it didn't have a dedicated fanbase for the anime. |
| I guess I have to be the honest bad guy here when it comes to Knight In The Area and voice my opinion. (Don't want to make people mad, it's just personal opinion, just wanted to see if anyone else feels the same way) They really have to further annoy me by ending the tournament on the next episode? That's very strange but understandable if they couldn't get the funds to go on for another season. Basically my opinion on Knight In The Area can be sumed up with one controversial word - 'abysmal' I could probably go on, like how the Enoshima commentator constantly narrates & shouts in the matches, it can be soooo unbearable at times. This all affected my enjoyment, when the series focuses on tournaments, Knight In The Area can be interesting from a tactical standpoint but that can't save how frustrated this anime has left me. Probably if I was a teenager then most of this issues might not affect me, however, I love football and as an adult I really, really, REALLY dislike this series. /rant |
27CansOfTuna said: well ANN did post that saying TV Asashi says its is the final episode next week, and the preview for the episode even says next week for the final episode, so I'm confused why one doubts it Because I haven't found the info on it ending yet from ANN.... that's why >_> Also, as I stated it's a strange place to stop it in the story... but it's not unheard of for an anime to stop suddenly. Though, if they'd been planning on stopping, they should have done it when Araki went on his trip as a rep. And as for it saying so on the preview, I stream episodes most of the time and the episode I streamed didn't have the announcement for it ending. |
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| It's really strange to finish the anime in the middle of a tournament but I saw [url]http://countdown.mandragon.info/[/url] that it is going to end with 37 episodes... |
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Reevothemusefan said: I guess I have to be the honest bad guy here when it comes to Knight In The Area and voice my opinion. (Don't want to make people mad, it's just personal opinion, just wanted to see if anyone else feels the same way) They really have to further annoy me by ending the tournament on the next episode? That's very strange but understandable if they couldn't get the funds to go on for another season. Basically my opinion on Knight In The Area can be sumed up with one controversial word - 'abysmal' I could probably go on, like how the Enoshima commentator constantly narrates & shouts in the matches, it can be soooo unbearable at times. This all affected my enjoyment, when the series focuses on tournaments, Knight In The Area can be interesting from a tactical standpoint but that can't save how frustrated this anime has left me. Probably if I was a teenager then most of this issues might not affect me, however, I love football and as an adult I really, really, REALLY dislike this series. /rant If u dont like it then why watch it? |
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| I thought there will be like 40 episodes, at least the site i watch it from has 40 marked.. |
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| Guess because the anime almost catch up with the manga? I don't read the manga though.. |
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| Does anyone know which manga chapter it's currently on? |
| Can't really tell that, unless you want to read RAWs translated chapters are behind animation.. |
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Reevothemusefan said: Basically my opinion on Knight In The Area can be sumed up with one controversial word - 'abysmal' I could probably go on, like how the Enoshima commentator constantly narrates & shouts in the matches, it can be soooo unbearable at times. This all affected my enjoyment, when the series focuses on tournaments, Knight In The Area can be interesting from a tactical standpoint but that can't save how frustrated this anime has left me. Probably if I was a teenager then most of this issues might not affect me, however, I love football and as an adult I really, really, REALLY dislike this series. /rant i completely agree with everything you said in the spoiler. it's like you knew exactly my thoughts on Area no Kishi. this has been the worst sports anime i've watched. the anime is mediocre with poor directing, low budget animation/artwork, boring characters, and a pretty average story. the series is likely ending so abruptly because as Rastamepas said, they are probably not making a profit. if it's not selling, why continue the mess? |
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| It is so sudden, it is just the beginning of the tournament. Plus, I'm expecting Kakeru to develop new skills other than Phi Trick, and there are plenty of space for development for Enoshima. It is odd to end now. The quality is not up to Giant Killing but it is atleast better than Hungry Heart Wild Striker, which had 52 eps. Maybe it is suffering sales? Or other reasons they needed to end this. |
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| Whut? That was quick. I guess I'll wait till tomorrow to watch both 36 and 37. :/ The ending's going to suck because it'll either be rushed or be an open ending. Probs not going to get a season 2, unfortunately. I actually do like this anime you know. |
MayukaSep 29, 2012 4:52 PM
| Well there's another thread on here about the anime being ahead of the manga, that sounds like a good reason to stop it(hopefully just for a little while). I personally think the anime is okay not great, having Shinpachi as a commentator is kind of weird though. Weird place to end it, it has some potential not just being the only sports anime airing. |
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IntroverTurtle said: Well there's another thread on here about the anime being ahead of the manga, that sounds like a good reason to stop it(hopefully just for a little while). I personally think the anime is okay not great, having Shinpachi as a commentator is kind of weird though. Weird place to end it, it has some potential not just being the only sports anime airing. With 32 volumes of the manga released, I doubt that the anime is ahead of the manga... |
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silvermoon8573 said: IntroverTurtle said: Well there's another thread on here about the anime being ahead of the manga, that sounds like a good reason to stop it(hopefully just for a little while). I personally think the anime is okay not great, having Shinpachi as a commentator is kind of weird though. Weird place to end it, it has some potential not just being the only sports anime airing. With 32 volumes of the manga released, I doubt that the anime is ahead of the manga... It is not ahead, it covered the first 18 volumes out of 32+ Refer to: http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=497937 |
MadHi said: Does anyone know which manga chapter it's currently on? 99 right now in the english versions. They are still in the Inter High tournament tho http://www.mangareader.net/324/area-no-kishi.html |
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