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Tohka_Yatogami said: Kousei stopped playing the piano in the midway, but he was able to play the piece again. Thank you for a recap of what I just watched. |
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Legal_Latino said: Tohka_Yatogami said: Kousei stopped playing the piano in the midway, but he was able to play the piece again. Thank you for a recap of what I just watched. So deep it had Adele rollin'. |
| Beautiful. That's the only way to describe that performance. |
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| Great performance. Finally man, the mom smiles lol. |
| This was the best episode thus far.... Next week will also be the best, just like the next one after that!! I guess Kousei officially understands his feelings for Kaori! It was epically cute and sweet that he was playing for her! Feel bad for Tsubaki though. I'm assuming Emi is starting to like Arima even more since the way she saw him playing was romantically surreal like. LOL! His trauma is finally OVER!!! |
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| It was a nice ep. but the "i only care for one person" thing annoyed me so much. Yeah dude... screw Tsubaki who always was there for you. PS - "Very good Mr.Mediocre" hahaha new sensei perhaps? (i dont watch previews for the next episode. No spoilers whatsoever lol) minouneetzoe said: I'm gonna repeat myself, but what keeps that anime from being a real masterpiece in my opinion is his overly dramatic sequences. I thought we were done with the mom, they have been pretty much in deep about that last week (and it was getting a bit annoying too), but they came back with that this episode too, a lot of time. The facts that the characters always seem to have sudden illuminations also annoys me a bit. I'm okay with unrealistic stuff or inner monologues, but when it happen every five minutes... x2 |
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| That was really something. An entire conflict that was going on in his mind was being projected onto the piano. The way they visualize everything is always breathtaking too. From the scene where he cant hear the notes, to the scenes where he's conflicting with his mother, and the scenes where they describe him playing as 3 different people and they show it on the piano. Always awesome stuff. |
| At the moment of the turning point of his performance, Kousei thought to himself, "If only I can be so grossly incandescent." Then he praised the sun and shined bright enough to blind the audience who were awed by his brilliance. |
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| I don't think that he will make it, since he made a bad performance and stopped in the middle. But good to see that he's back. |
| http://moesucks.com/2014/12/11/shigatsu-wa-kimi-no-uso-ep-10-magical-golden-balls/ I really think this says it all, the constant heavy-handedness and slightly pretentious, condencending tone coupled with the constant interruptions through "revealing" monologue that just repeats itself over and over really ruined what could have been the best scene in the entire series. It's pathetic how this Nodame wannabee is too stuck up its own arse to be actually entertaining and about music, rather than just about at best mediocre character interactions full of anime cliches. |
| Steel Ball Run anime when? |
-Skyleo- said: I have no idea if I have shit tastes or something, but in its own way, this episode convinced me that Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso is the show I love the most this season (with Parasyte), even more than Shingeki no Bahamut, Shirobako or Fate/stay night. Not because of such reasons like "so deep" or "very clever plot", but because, even if I know some people here find this show pretentious, I have to admit I don't feel that way at all when I'm watching it. This is quite the contrary : from all the shows I'm watching this season, for me, Shigatsu is the most appealing, delightful and genuine. I enjoy it because it gives me a lot of good vibes, and this is what I value the most about anime or any other medium. It's as simple as that. True, idk why people hate some parts of the show and label it as an "overdramatic scene" which in fact was just okay and appropriate. This one caught me off guard, nearly cried especially that Mom's smile. Best episode so far. |
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| Kousei's performance was a pure roller coaster of ups, downs, and all arounds. I am happy that he got over his fear of playing the piano now that he realized he has someone he can play for again. Great episode!!! |
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| He finally overcame the past between his mother and him. The smile of his mother is a sign that he's no longer affected by the "curse" that he can't hear the sound of his playing. It did look like his playing reach Kaori. The people didn't even know if they were even going to applaud or not. Congratulations to him for finishing in a best way possible. That really shook the crowd when he had different styles of playing. |
PrinceTY said: Nidhoeggr said: http://moesucks.com/2014/12/11/shigatsu-wa-kimi-no-uso-ep-10-magical-golden-balls/ I really think this says it all, the constant heavy-handedness and slightly pretentious, condencending tone coupled with the constant interruptions through "revealing" monologue that just repeats itself over and over really ruined what could have been the best scene in the entire series. It's pathetic how this Nodame wannabee is too stuck up its own arse to be actually entertaining and about music, rather than just about at best mediocre character interactions full of anime cliches. I've read a few reviews by this guy. And my impression is that he literally does the "lets make everything sound stupid so that I can look so hipster and smart". This guy writes in a extremely sarcastic manner just to make himself feel "high and almighty". but then again, I only glimpse through some of his posts. And he thinks highly of Garo, which means....shit taste. Oh and it's already the 10th episode and people are still chanting this nonsense? Get over it. When I see some comment like this it naturally translates to "I can't appreciate good anime, i have shit taste". This episode was beautiful and it pains me to know that there are people out there who fail to recognise it. ..And your post is a giant ad hominem. And unlike E Minor, you do not even present arguments, you just say "shit taste". I would engage in a discussion with you, but your posts make it all too clear that you would rather insult than actually weight pro and cons of a too literal adaption in terms of music. Therefore, I will refrain. I guess I prefer E Minor's opinion that is presented with some facts and actual pros and cons over your simple insult. Then again, that itself is probably what qualifies me as a hipster in a medium that is dominated by teenagers and otaku, who - and let's be a bit more honest here - demand an aboslute criticism-free enviroment that negates all negativity simply out of their own insecurity. But I digress. |
| Steel Ball Run anime when? |
PrinceTY said: Nidhoeggr said: [ ..And your post is a giant ad hominem. And unlike E Minor, you do not even present arguments, you just say "shit taste". I guess I prefer E Minor's opinion that is presented with some facts and actual pros and cons over your simple insult. Then again, that itself is probably what qualifies me as a hipster in a medium that is dominated by teenagers and otaku, who - and let's be a bit more honest here - demand an aboslute criticism-free enviroment that negates all negativity simply out of their own insecurity. But I digress. There is no point arguing over the internet. Not everybody opinion's are equal, especially if they're in the wrong. I'm just point it out that your taste, opinion is wrong. I don't have to justify it. Because you are wrong. :) end of story. Want a fact? This anime is AOTY, that is a fact. You have shit taste. that is fact #2. Here I present you two awesome factually factual facts :) Enjoy. I just had to quote this because I get the feeling you will delete it if you realize how ironic and self-revealing the content of your post is. Quod erat demonstrandum. And with that, I shall bid you adieu. |
| Steel Ball Run anime when? |
| Kaori, let me cry with you. Again, the feels, the feels people!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And New Character? =0 New opening soon?? =0 |
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PrinceTY said: There is no point arguing over the internet. Not everybody opinion's are equal, especially if they're in the wrong. I'm just point it out that your taste, opinion is wrong. I don't have to justify it. Because you are wrong. :) end of story. Want a fact? This anime is AOTY, that is a fact. You have shit taste. that is fact #2. Here I present you two awesome factually factual facts :) Enjoy. *sigh* You forgot to say his waifu is crap. |
| That performance was really something uh Beautiful episode~! |
| THIS IS YOUR PUNISHMENT MENT MENT MENT. This is going to get me nightmares lol |
"Your taste is shit cause you like what I hate. Believe me I have 1000 cartoons that I rated with less than 5."  |
| I loved this episode so much! I knew Arima's falter in the beginning but somehow pull it off in the end. Though it's sad that he's disqualified and all. Also, the romance is definitely gonna be get be more flourished, which I can't wait for. x) |
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Nidhoeggr said: http://moesucks.com/2014/12/11/shigatsu-wa-kimi-no-uso-ep-10-magical-golden-balls/ I really think this says it all, the constant heavy-handedness and slightly pretentious, condencending tone coupled with the constant interruptions through "revealing" monologue that just repeats itself over and over really ruined what could have been the best scene in the entire series. It's pathetic how this Nodame wannabee is too stuck up its own arse to be actually entertaining and about music, rather than just about at best mediocre character interactions full of anime cliches. I think the reviewer made a good point in his opening paragraph. The problem is that this permission to overdramatize without falling into the ridicule (like it would happen if that kind of scene existed in "The Pianist") is exactly one the srtongest points of anime (and manga) as a type of media in general. This is what makes sports and music being such a big genres in manga/anime , while having a ridiculous subpar representation in movies. Outside some notable exceptions, no one wants to see a regular football match in a movie (if they want they would just watch real football on tv), and if you overdramatize it, it will seem like a chinese B movie. However, in anime you can do it without problems, and it can become a compeling story. For instance, Shokugeki no Soma would NEVER have any success as a movie/tv series, but it work as a manga. I see you gave a high score to Chihayafuru. That show is a giant overdramatization. Think about how ridiculous it would seem to have a movie portraiting a card game with dramatical pauses and internal toughts, typical elements on sports manga, all the time. It wouldn't work at all. If anime art and style allows us to do this kind of thing without losing "vraisemblance", I say let's do it. And I think that Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso did a great job at it in this particular episode (episode 9 and 8 not so much). |
Lacertoss said: The problem is that this permission to overdramatize without falling into the ridicule (like it would happen if that kind of scene existed in "The Pianist") is exactly one the srtongest points of anime (and manga) as a type of media in general. This is what makes sports and music being such a big genres in manga/anime , while having a ridiculous subpar representation in movies. I particularly don't like the overdrama we get to see in sport anime (which is one of the reasons I find it boring, but I allow myself to exceptions because everybody have some), and different from your view I think the overdrama in Shigatsu falls into the ridicule. But I strongly agree with what you said "this permission to overdramatize without falling into the ridicule is exactly one the srtongest points of anime (and manga) as a type of media in general." In a cartoonish and fantasy world, we get possibilities to do what we have a hard time doing in films, but anime is still quite behind in terms of achievments. |
| i cri evrytime... not really ok really. |
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| One of the best episodes I've ver seen in my Anime Life thank you for inventing this amazing anime |
surfboard_ said: Lacertoss said: The problem is that this permission to overdramatize without falling into the ridicule (like it would happen if that kind of scene existed in "The Pianist") is exactly one the srtongest points of anime (and manga) as a type of media in general. This is what makes sports and music being such a big genres in manga/anime , while having a ridiculous subpar representation in movies. I particularly don't like the overdrama we get to see in sport anime (which is one of the reasons I find it boring, but I allow myself to exceptions because everybody have some), and different from your view I think the overdrama in Shigatsu falls into the ridicule. But I strongly agree with what you said "this permission to overdramatize without falling into the ridicule is exactly one the srtongest points of anime (and manga) as a type of media in general." In a cartoonish and fantasy world, we get possibilities to do what we have a hard time doing in films, but anime is still quite behind in terms of achievments. I don't particularly like sport anime as well, but the fact is that it works well as a genre, the enourmous fanbase and critical acclaim for some works of the genre stand as proof. And I agree with you that anime is well behind in term of achievment, but you have to remind yourself that the movies are around way longer and have much more representation in different countries than anime, and this does wonders to the quality of the media as a whole. Movies wouldn't be the same without the French, the Germans, the Argentines, the Biritish, the Russians, the Italians and even the Japanese. Anime, on the other hand, is restricted almost exclusively to Japan. |
.... Okay, this isn't really what I expected. Tbh, I actually didn't expect much in this episode. But boy, I... found this episode very touching, and moving. The violin addition to the piece I think was mesmerizing and beautiful (Piano first, then violin--sign that Kousei's play has reached Kaori?), well, maybe that was the reason why this episode felt stronger than the last. This may sounds like I'm fanboying, but I'm unable to think "objectively" after this eps. Sorry, critical people. Shigatsu's probably your typical everyday melodrama, but IMO its execution of melodrama is so gentle and subtle it's not really sickening, but captivating instead. That, at least what I thought for this episode. 4.8/5, I don't think I want to type more words, since I have to go to find the Loch Ness monster and maul it to regain my manliness. |
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judojon said: Well, that was beautiful and emotionally rewarding. Perhaps the single most satisfying episode of anime this year. Now, if only the show could have this kind of quality consistently. I have the feeling that once the show is finished and we are able to marathon trough it it will be much better. I feel it suffers really badly from the weekly pauses and the excess of cliffhangers. |
| I waited for it everyday since last week and that was indeed-very satisfying(worth it) . |
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Nidhoeggr said: http://moesucks.com/2014/12/11/shigatsu-wa-kimi-no-uso-ep-10-magical-golden-balls/ I really think this says it all, the constant heavy-handedness and slightly pretentious, condencending tone coupled with the constant interruptions through "revealing" monologue that just repeats itself over and over really ruined what could have been the best scene in the entire series. It's pathetic how this Nodame wannabee is too stuck up its own arse to be actually entertaining and about music, rather than just about at best mediocre character interactions full of anime cliches. The entire essay was generally about "Too much talking, not enough showing" and that's really up to the viewer to decide. For me, the monologues didn't bug me that much. At one point, it became like Kuroko no Basuke where all the side characters were like "omg! Arima's transforming!" "Sugoi, Arima's so good!" but that was the only thing that bugged me. Guess they really had to emphasize the change in playing styles for the music noobs that can't hear the difference. Also, this show is nothing like Nodame Cantabile. It had a similar premise at first (eccentric music girl gets serious prodigy guy back into the love of music) but then it diverges afterwards. I love Nodame Cantabile but Your Lie in April has it's strong points too (shown namely in this episode, the ability to incorporate imagery into classical music and the tension and character relationships are way stronger here) |
mayukachan said: Nidhoeggr said: http://moesucks.com/2014/12/11/shigatsu-wa-kimi-no-uso-ep-10-magical-golden-balls/ I really think this says it all, the constant heavy-handedness and slightly pretentious, condencending tone coupled with the constant interruptions through "revealing" monologue that just repeats itself over and over really ruined what could have been the best scene in the entire series. It's pathetic how this Nodame wannabee is too stuck up its own arse to be actually entertaining and about music, rather than just about at best mediocre character interactions full of anime cliches. The entire essay was generally about "Too much talking, not enough showing" and that's really up to the viewer to decide. For me, the monologues didn't bug me that much. At one point, it became like Kuroko no Basuke where all the side characters were like "omg! Arima's transforming!" "Sugoi, Arima's so good!" but that was the only thing that bugged me. Guess they really had to emphasize the change in playing styles for the music noobs that can't hear the difference. Also, this show is nothing like Nodame Cantabile. It had a similar premise at first (eccentric music girl gets serious prodigy guy back into the love of music) but then it diverges afterwards. I love Nodame Cantabile but Your Lie in April has it's strong points too (shown namely in this episode, the ability to incorporate imagery into classical music and the tension and character relationships are way stronger here) Now that I can think objectively again and already maul the Loch Ness monster, I believe this is the point where I have to emphasize this again. 60% AnoHana + 40% Nodame Cantabile = Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso. So if you think you can't handle melodrama with teen angst ( and of course, shonen cliches), so this is truly not a show for you. Another note, this is not a show about technicality of music where characters played their musics and let those musics do their job. Rather, it is a drama show that uses music as a medium to convey its message. Refer to above calculation. Last thing, don't expect "depth" in Shigatsu. It doesn't search for that. Shigatsu is your "simple everyday melodrama" whose "beauty" wants to be interpreted "easily" by the mass. That being said, it has its own (powerful) message IMO. And yeah, expect cliches. Why? Cliches can be good some time. I think that's all. And for a note, I would appreciate that if you hate this show, don't let your hatred flow and spread wildly to those who love this show. The same goes for those who love this show. Don't go full retard and fanboying and bash everyone who hate this show and mock them. It's normal if you hate/love a show. What's not normal is shoving your love/hatred to other people. |
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| Pretty good, a lot of feels in this song. Arima succeed to play the whole piece, thanks to Kaori :) |
Nidhoeggr said: http://moesucks.com/2014/12/11/shigatsu-wa-kimi-no-uso-ep-10-magical-golden-balls/ I really think this says it all, the constant heavy-handedness and slightly pretentious, condencending tone coupled with the constant interruptions through "revealing" monologue that just repeats itself over and over really ruined what could have been the best scene in the entire series. It's pathetic how this Nodame wannabee is too stuck up its own arse to be actually entertaining and about music, rather than just about at best mediocre character interactions full of anime cliches. This sort of thing is wasted here IMO where people will only ever see what's just on the surface of the show and what is immediately obvious about it which it amusingly makes even more obvious with the dialogue. Clearly this show does not think much of it's audience. Anyway if it plays itself off like it's deep and profound than that is what it is, no other considerations to be made on MAL. MAL has decided yet another pretentious overwrought A-1 show is a beautiful masterpiece, they (A-1) count on this sort of thing and this sort of audience to keep themselves going and feed their own massive ego and are really good at convincing those sorts of people that their shows are deep and exceptional. Just kind of have to smile and nod really. |
PeacingOutDec 12, 2014 10:50 AM
Kaioshin_Sama said: Nidhoeggr said: http://moesucks.com/2014/12/11/shigatsu-wa-kimi-no-uso-ep-10-magical-golden-balls/ I really think this says it all, the constant heavy-handedness and slightly pretentious, condencending tone coupled with the constant interruptions through "revealing" monologue that just repeats itself over and over really ruined what could have been the best scene in the entire series. It's pathetic how this Nodame wannabee is too stuck up its own arse to be actually entertaining and about music, rather than just about at best mediocre character interactions full of anime cliches. This sort of thing is wasted here IMO where people will only ever see what's just on the surface of the show and what is immediately obvious about it. If it plays itself off like it's deep and profound than that is what it is, no other considerations to be made on MAL. MAL has decided yet another pretentious overwrought A-1 show is a masterpiece, they count on this sort of thing and this sort of audience to keep themselves going and are really good at convincing those sorts of people that their shows are deep and exceptional. Just kind of have to smile and nod really. Most people I saw commenting on a serious note about the show here aknowledge it not as a deep masterpiece, but as a solid melodrama, and an effective entretanment piece, which has a lot of value on itself, by the way. You should really read posts by people like FloatingList before passing out quick judgments and generalizing everyone who thinks this show has value. Doing this kind of thing is rude and it makes you sound like a prick. Which is probably what you're aiming for in the first place, but I just had to say it. |
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Lacertoss said: Kaioshin_Sama said: This sort of thing is wasted here IMO where people will only ever see what's just on the surface of the show and what is immediately obvious about it. If it plays itself off like it's deep and profound than that is what it is, no other considerations to be made on MAL. MAL has decided yet another pretentious overwrought A-1 show is a masterpiece, they count on this sort of thing and this sort of audience to keep themselves going and are really good at convincing those sorts of people that their shows are deep and exceptional. Just kind of have to smile and nod really. Most people I saw commenting on a serious note about the show here aknowledge it not as a deep masterpiece, but as a solid melodrama, and an effective entretanment piece, which has a lot of value on itself, by the way. You should really read posts by people like FloatingList before passing out quick judgments and generalizing everyone who thinks this show has value. Doing this kind of thing is rude and it makes you sound like a prick. Which is probably what you're aiming for in the first place, but I just had to say it. I really don't care though is the thing. It doesn't matter to me what a bunch of people on some website that barely pay attention to anything think about the quality of my character so much as I get to make the points I want to make. Most threads are enough of an echo chamber of "the feels" and "I cried this many buckets" anyway that they don't need another indistinguishable voice added to the masses just so people won't think that someones a prick or not. |
Kaioshin_Sama said: Most threads are enough of an echo chamber of "the feels" and "I cried this many buckets" It's almost as if you haven't read the meaningful comments in this thread. |
Lacertoss said: And I agree with you that anime is well behind in term of achievment, but you have to remind yourself that the movies are around way longer and have much more representation in different countries than anime, and this does wonders to the quality of the media as a whole. Let get this straight: 1) The media format (animated shows vs cinema) is different, but it doesn't mean one should be separeted from the other. Just like both (anime and the cinema culture) constantly takes inspiration from literature almost everytime. 2) The ammount of information and accesibility makes it possible for anyone in any place of the world to be able to study anything they want, if they have the right conditions (which is the case for animators). Therefore, anyone can make a good work if you actually study (watch films, read essays, develop your own opinions), and keep in mind that there is a difference between a good work and something you appreciate (its easy to think of it when we speak about literature - about authors that are extremely good but you don't really like it, be it the reasons you have) 3) The technique of animation was brought to the world even before than films. In the cinematographic plane, it was brought to us by westerners at the same time cinema was born (see Pauvre Pierrot, A Trip to the Moon and the work of Eadweard Muybridge) its just that Japan developed it further while the rest of the world didn't, no wonder "anime" refer exclusively to japanese animation. I'm just saying this to reinforce the idea that everything is part of the other and people from different places are constantly studying and aprimorating. Its a work in procress. Lacertoss said: Movies wouldn't be the same without the French, the Germans, the Argentines, the Biritish, the Russians, the Italians and even the Japanese. Anime, on the other hand, is restricted almost exclusively to Japan. Post-war japanese cinema alone is enough to inspire mangakas, filmmakers and animators for 100 years or more. Ozu, Kurosawa, Teshigahara, Oshima, Obayashi, Yoshida [and some more] are right here and ready to shake those nips if they want to. |
surfboard_Dec 12, 2014 12:22 PM
| Beautiful visuals to go with the music... although it looks like it will take Kousei a while to be able to play the piano properly again without any mishaps. |
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| SO many feelings O_O such a good anime I still don't care for the fact that he is referring to Kaori as the girl that like his best friend >.> BAKAA SHE LIKE YOU, YOU FOOL!!! I think Emi had the best performance OO shit intriguing I'm sure that's what she's thinking XD |
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| It's so dramatic that it's irritating, plus it's really predictable. |
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