Ai no Kusabi (2012) Episode 1 Discussion

Feb 4, 2012 11:41 AM

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The first episode reminded me of the CD drama. If I remember well, both the CD and this chapter started with Mimea and Riki. I'll have to listen to it again (not that I'm complaining :D)

Feb 4, 2012 3:26 PM

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oh~ how wonderful remake <3 I can't believe I just found it today T_T /shame'
and every time Riki talks, Hiroki's image comes to my mind o0' I just wait to hear Nowaki's then :P /geh'
So happy it came out! ^^ but lol! only 4 eps? :/ and it will be monthly? x( nyeee, #sad' ._.' akposkas#'

Feb 5, 2012 5:09 PM

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I was so bored today, so I negligently visited some anime forum with Ai no Kusabi topic...and nearly fell off my chair with a total nosebleed, screaming "OHMYGODTHEY'VEMADEIT!". Then I quickly registered at aarinfantasy. Few minutes later the first ova was on my computer.

Well... sadly I have to admit that somehow I like the old version better (I totally love it, despite all its imperfection) and I miss that dark, muggy atmosphere (+ Iason's voice)- it's completely different in the new version and perhaps it just the matter whether I'll get used to it or not. The music is so beautiful (I'm even listening to the soundtrack at the moment- lovely *_*) buuuut at some points it doesn't fit the story for me. However I like the opening very much, it's one of the nicest I've seen last time. I look forward to see the new, pimped up Katze :D So let's wait and see what the second ova will bring...

(Forgive me my English as usually :P)

"(...)who the hell is going to save me? he thought.
as the knife stopped spinning
the answer came:
you're going to have to
save yourself (...)"
- Charles Bukowski "Question and answer"

Forgive me my English, I'm trying my best.

Feb 6, 2012 11:51 AM

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Shadow-Chan

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Savagehunger47 said:
I gotta correct you there Shadow-chan. (IMO) The remake of AnK is clearly nothing like the original OVA. If you've read the novels, you would know that Iason and Riki did not met like they did in the original. There was no car jacking. The first episode is Riki getting punished for sleeping with Mimea, we never saw that in the original. The opening of the remake was the opening of the novel, and the new thing we get to see is Iason setting Riki free instead of a 3 second flash back like we did in the first OVA. All four previews of the episodes we'll get to see, they cover the novels and have nothing of the original in them.

I pretty know the original had missed important parts from the novel, but 1st episode of the remake as I can recall remade some exact scenes from the original that's why I felt they are really taking the original in mind. I guess that's what a remake should be all about.

That's aside, I read from Wikipedia (第1部全4巻として2012年1月から順次発売される。) so I think the 4 volumes might be the 1st part of the whole story. Who knows this might be really running as 13 episodes!

Feb 6, 2012 6:52 PM

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Shadow-Chan said:

Savagehunger47 said:
I gotta correct you there Shadow-chan. (IMO) The remake of AnK is clearly nothing like the original OVA. If you've read the novels, you would know that Iason and Riki did not met like they did in the original. There was no car jacking. The first episode is Riki getting punished for sleeping with Mimea, we never saw that in the original. The opening of the remake was the opening of the novel, and the new thing we get to see is Iason setting Riki free instead of a 3 second flash back like we did in the first OVA. All four previews of the episodes we'll get to see, they cover the novels and have nothing of the original in them.

I pretty know the original had missed important parts from the novel, but 1st episode of the remake as I can recall remade some exact scenes from the original that's why I felt they are really taking the original in mind. I guess that's what a remake should be all about.

That's aside, I read from Wikipedia (第1部全4巻として2012年1月から順次発売される。) so I think the 4 volumes might be the 1st part of the whole story. Who knows this might be really running as 13 episodes!

Humm... Which parts are you talking about? The original started out as Riki being saved by Iason. It goes on to Riki taking Iason to a hotel and then of Riki being in Eos as a pet, then Iason watching Riki walk away after he releases him to go back to Ceres.

(IMO) The first ep of the remake hasnt come close to what was in the original, and maybe thats where my confusion is coming from. Maybe when Iason was watching Riki run back to Ceres? Thats the only thing that's the same (kinda the same since Riki in the original walked, and the Riki in the remake ran) Everything else in the first OVA of the original hasnt happen yet, not in the 1st ep of the remake.

The 13 eps cover all the novels, but the main focus (from what's been said) is the time Riki was with Iason for those three years as a pet. I guess we'll have to just wait and see from the four eps they'll only be airing, on how much the remake and the original compare, because as of right now, I dont see it.

And Wikipedia isnt the best place to get info about AnK. Trust me. I'm more than a little obsessed about the anime ;q

Feb 7, 2012 12:21 AM

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was so happy to see this finally released even though it as been changed from 13 epi's to 4 ova's it is still better then nothing and the animation was beautiful can't wait for the next one that should be out this month :)

Feb 7, 2012 2:44 AM

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Savagehunger47 said:
Humm... Which parts are you talking about? The original started out as Riki being saved by Iason. It goes on to Riki taking Iason to a hotel and then of Riki being in Eos as a pet, then Iason watching Riki walk away after he releases him to go back to Ceres.

(IMO) The first ep of the remake hasnt come close to what was in the original, and maybe thats where my confusion is coming from. Maybe when Iason was watching Riki run back to Ceres? Thats the only thing that's the same (kinda the same since Riki in the original walked, and the Riki in the remake ran) Everything else in the first OVA of the original hasnt happen yet, not in the 1st ep of the remake.

The 13 eps cover all the novels, but the main focus (from what's been said) is the time Riki was with Iason for those three years as a pet. I guess we'll have to just wait and see from the four eps they'll only be airing, on how much the remake and the original compare, because as of right now, I dont see it.

And Wikipedia isnt the best place to get info about AnK. Trust me. I'm more than a little obsessed about the anime ;q

Hm. Maybe I'm wrong about the parts. I guess watching the previews from the remake earlier made me confused. I thought the gate scene when it was opened for Riki then he tried to escape I thought I've seen that before! Still I really want them to make use of the original in a good way when remaking some scenes if possible.

Well I personally pretty much trust Wikipedia myself especially when it comes to Japanese Wiki. I also read in the Q&A section of the OVA official site (http://www.ainokusabi.jp/qanda.html) something about the 1st part of the story. I can't confirm, they planned 4 volumes as the 1st part of the story or not.

Feb 7, 2012 4:15 AM

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Has aarinfantasy subbed the blu-ray version? I can't seem to be able to find it. And the graphics really deserve to be watched in HD..

Feb 11, 2012 6:43 PM

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Shadow-Chan said:

Savagehunger47 said:
Humm... Which parts are you talking about? The original started out as Riki being saved by Iason. It goes on to Riki taking Iason to a hotel and then of Riki being in Eos as a pet, then Iason watching Riki walk away after he releases him to go back to Ceres.

(IMO) The first ep of the remake hasnt come close to what was in the original, and maybe thats where my confusion is coming from. Maybe when Iason was watching Riki run back to Ceres? Thats the only thing that's the same (kinda the same since Riki in the original walked, and the Riki in the remake ran) Everything else in the first OVA of the original hasnt happen yet, not in the 1st ep of the remake.

The 13 eps cover all the novels, but the main focus (from what's been said) is the time Riki was with Iason for those three years as a pet. I guess we'll have to just wait and see from the four eps they'll only be airing, on how much the remake and the original compare, because as of right now, I dont see it.

And Wikipedia isnt the best place to get info about AnK. Trust me. I'm more than a little obsessed about the anime ;q

Hm. Maybe I'm wrong about the parts. I guess watching the previews from the remake earlier made me confused. I thought the gate scene when it was opened for Riki then he tried to escape I thought I've seen that before! Still I really want them to make use of the original in a good way when remaking some scenes if possible.

Well I personally pretty much trust Wikipedia myself especially when it comes to Japanese Wiki. I also read in the Q&A section of the OVA official site (http://www.ainokusabi.jp/qanda.html) something about the 1st part of the story. I can't confirm, they planned 4 volumes as the 1st part of the story or not.

Nah. They gate/ escape scene was never in the original. In fact there were no real scenes of Riki as a pet in Eos. In the original there were only short flash backs.

Oh, Wikipedia is awesome, but it hasnt been updated and some of the facts are wrong. Like "They travel to the satellite pleasure city of Midas, which has an independent slum area called Ceres". Midas and Ceres are separate places.

As for that site (Translated by my hubby) he says that the 4 episodes are going off of the novels. Not the first 4 novels. (Then again I dont know how much trust to put in his words since I forced a straight man to translate something about boys love ;p) But because of how the novels are written, and how the remake is, we cant tell what we'll be seeing.

Feb 14, 2012 11:18 AM

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They finally making Ai no Kusabi after so much time certainly made my year. I had already lost all hope!
And the first ova came out so perfect T-T
Riki's movements and expressions are so full of emotions! He is such an intense character and so full of proud, I'm delighted this ovas portrayed him so perfectly.
It's only a shame they didn't keep going back and forth in time like the first novels, but maybe it's for the better, it's easier to understand.
I hope this ovas can explain well the politcal system and prejudices behind Ai no Kusabi's world, 'cause it will be quite hard without the writing.
Ohhh this year will be wonderful with Ai no Kusabi ovas and last books releases!!

Feb 17, 2012 8:55 AM

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LisNoir

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I really liked the animation in this. And I was quite into everything that was happening.

Feb 20, 2012 2:36 PM

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ImNotLulexiaa

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YUP.. I LOVED THAT...

And OMG, the blonde guy is so patient! XDDD

Mar 13, 2012 3:27 AM

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Deitra-Animus

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Finally decided to check-in with MAL, and seeing the Episode Topics for Ai no Kusabi are singly responsible for making my shitty week full of epic~

First of all, loving the animation; just as pretty as I remember from the leaked preview a while back. I've never had the opportunity to read the manga, so I'm happy to see more emphasis of Iason and Riki's interaction. Can't wait for the next installments. c:

Mar 25, 2012 9:48 AM

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i understand what is going on better than the original.

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Apr 15, 2012 7:30 PM

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ive googled and searched forever but only seem to find an old version. can someone give a link so i can watch it? id greatly appreciate it. ty ^O^

Apr 19, 2012 12:03 PM

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Misaola

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wow ! remake O___O
not bad :)

Oct 29, 2012 6:55 PM

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Vyudali

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Now THIS Is Yaoi you watch for the plot. Highest quality BL Anime i've ever seen aside from Junjou and Sekaiichi. I'm loving the story this has, and those graphics and face expressions were great.

May 4, 2013 8:53 PM

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MaxCrazy7

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This how I like my BL. Oh pure bliss!

Aug 3, 2014 6:19 PM

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Mayuka

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Oh wow, not bad at all. Love the sci-fi elements. Good plot.

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Sep 8, 2014 10:13 AM

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Better than the original (in terms of graphic design and animation), but sadly 4 OVAs only covered very little amount compared to the original >___<

it's hardcore yaoi for me IMO *rofl

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Nov 20, 2014 6:14 PM

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I wasn't expecting anything like this.

There's plot. Good, subsistent, intense plot.

Characterization.

Hotness.

Complexities.

I'm hooked, from the very first scenes to the last ones. Now onto episode 2.

Feb 24, 2021 2:02 AM

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ann_sordo

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all the characters in this adaption is hotter than the old one!!! specially Riki <3

Jun 4, 2021 1:12 PM

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CalmTeaTime

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I love the animation
Although the original one was my fav and I had a bit doubts of watching the newer version.

Dec 15, 2022 12:48 PM

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Crowsimage

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My taste is not usually boys love anime, but wow from the start of the episode to end of it I was hooked. I love the Sci-Fi aspect of it all and that is was I usually watch or fantasy but dang this episode was amazing. I recommend 100%. Just don't watch with little kids... to much adult stuff going on.

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