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Apr 26, 2013 7:47 PM
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I don't know what kind of ruleset the mod who deleted my comment was going by, but you might want to re-read the news forum rules. Anyway, I already stated my opinion, I probably won't like this and I think it's a waste that a studio that excels so much at animation focuses on something that can't get the best out of it (although I can't say previous shows from kyoani have used it that well either), but I'll still try it.
I also made a comment about why males tend to show dislike for anything fujoshi, but it seems like there's a mod that doesn't like opinions that he can't agree with. Either that or my internet bretrayed me, but I'm pretty sure my post was there when I went to edit it.
Apr 26, 2013 7:50 PM

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Sounds a bit plain.
Apr 26, 2013 7:56 PM

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Looks... not going to say it.
Apr 26, 2013 8:00 PM

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kyoani ver. of one direction...

urgh...blurgh...

I just hope it's not just a female fan service anime...(I already feel that it's like that though)

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Apr 26, 2013 8:09 PM

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GCBGTS said:
kyoani ver. of one direction...

urgh...blurgh...

I just hope it's not just a female fan service anime...(I already feel that it's like that though)


And what's the issue with that? What makes this so different and special than anything else that's out there that appeals to certain demographics?


Apr 26, 2013 8:11 PM

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I seriously can't believe there is outrage over something so trivial. And the show isn't even out yet, we know nothing about it other than the premise and what the characters look like, and it's going to be animated by Kyoani.

So what's the problem? Oh, is it because it's not about cute-girls-doing-cute-things?


Apr 26, 2013 8:13 PM

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HAHAHA posts are still getting deleted!

I hope this anime is as fabulous as the PV makes it out to be. Bromance SoL with some competition would be nice also. Really glad this got a anime.
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Apr 26, 2013 8:13 PM

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Yes Hias that seems to be the problem...apparently it is okay if girls do things but the minute boys want to the shit hits the fan.

Related to the anime, I think that it would be worth the watch. However, it appears like it will be a lighter anime and I love dark anime better.

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Apr 26, 2013 8:16 PM

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Suzune-chan said:
Yes Hias that seems to be the problem...apparently it is okay if girls do things but the minute boys want to the shit hits the fan.

Related to the anime, I think that it would be worth the watch. However, it appears like it will be a lighter anime and I love dark anime better.


Double-standards sure are something.

Honestly, I'm actually pretty stoked about this show. Not because of the hilarious feedback, but because it could always be funny, fun and pretty to look at.


Apr 26, 2013 8:23 PM

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Suzune-chan said:
Yes Hias that seems to be the problem...apparently it is okay if girls do things but the minute boys want to the shit hits the fan.

Related to the anime, I think that it would be worth the watch. However, it appears like it will be a lighter anime and I love dark anime better.


I think most of the attention it's getting is from artificial hype, how weird the anime actually is, or just how widespread trolling is these days, no?
Apr 26, 2013 8:28 PM

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Hias said:
I seriously can't believe there is outrage over something so trivial. And the show isn't even out yet, we know nothing about it other than the premise and what the characters look like, and it's going to be animated by Kyoani.

So what's the problem? Oh, is it because it's not about cute-girls-doing-cute-things?


It's a double standard. Fanservice shows aimed towards men are considered the norm and are fine but something for women? WHAT A SHOCK! It's obviously pandering to fujoshits, I bet the show has no substance or plot unlike the wondrous K-On! Women that complain about female service are seen as "whiny" and won't "let guys have fun" and now we have the reverse situation occurring. No one likes fanserivce that objectifies them but I guess since it occurs for women at a much higher rate they become desensitised over time and internalise it.
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Apr 26, 2013 8:31 PM

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how weird the anime actually is
Tell me, how weird is the actual anime?
Apr 26, 2013 8:38 PM

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god dammit kyoani where the fuck is my moe
they dont have an eyepatch??
Apr 26, 2013 8:39 PM

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Meh, I seriously hope this isn't followed en mass, even by Fujoshi, so that its sales crash, they run out of resources, and are forced to beg Kadokawa to allow them to make Haruhi Season 3

God, Haruhi is such an amazing series, and yet it suffers from the dual problem of a lazy writer and an unwilling company
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Apr 26, 2013 8:45 PM

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Create said:
god dammit kyoani where the fuck is my moe

Just wait till fall

GodlyKyon said:
Meh, I seriously hope this isn't followed en mass, even by Fujoshi, so that its sales crash, they run out of resources, and are forced to beg Kadokawa to allow them to make Haruhi Season 3

God, Haruhi is such an amazing series, and yet it suffers from the dual problem of a lazy writer and an unwilling company

Eh I didn't think the Haruhi TV series was that great, especially the second season ugh. The movie ended the series nicely though which is why I don't see a need for another season.
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Okay, I'll try to be non-trollish here.

We have been used to seeing KyoAni go for the girl side of moe. And it often works, until Tamako Market, which had an original storyline. That wouldn't be a problem with Free!, though. The story is supposedly based on a light novel, and fujoshi are definite buyers when their hunger is sated.

That said, I will be watching the conversations here instead of watching the episodes. The premise isn't interesting, and my yaoi radar is already blaring at the thought of scantily clad boys doing things together.
Apr 26, 2013 8:56 PM

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Okay, I'll try to be non-trollish here.

We have been used to seeing KyoAni go for the girl side of moe. And it often works, until Tamako Market, which had an original storyline. That wouldn't be a problem with Free!, though. The story is supposedly based on a light novel, and fujoshi are definite buyers when their hunger is sated.

That said, I will be watching the conversations here instead of watching the episodes. The premise isn't interesting, and my yaoi radar is already blaring at the thought of scantily clad boys doing things together.
You might want to have your yaoi radar fixed then
Apr 26, 2013 9:02 PM

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I'll watch. If I see yaoi, though(doubt that, probably just gonna be boy verison of Kon)..
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GodlyKyon said:
Meh, I seriously hope this isn't followed en mass, even by Fujoshi, so that its sales crash, they run out of resources, and are forced to beg Kadokawa to allow them to make Haruhi Season 3

God, Haruhi is such an amazing series, and yet it suffers from the dual problem of a lazy writer and an unwilling company
What does KyoAni going out of business have anything to do with Haruhi? If Kadokawa wants a season 3, we would have it by now. If KyoAni crashes and burns as you say, they'll just get another studio to make it.

Wishing death on a studio just because you feel entitled is just silly. How many anime do you import? Are you an actual CUSTOMER, or are you a leech just like most foreigners? If you're a leech like most of us here, sit your ass down and be greatful you can actually watch anime for free without getting warnings from your isp.

Throwing a tantrum on a forum wont solve a thing.
Apr 26, 2013 9:40 PM

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WOW! Yes I must watch!
Apr 26, 2013 10:11 PM

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Do I dare?




Apr 26, 2013 10:16 PM
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Can the mods explain their actions rather than just nuking posts?
Apr 26, 2013 10:21 PM

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They don't have nipples???? not watching.
Apr 26, 2013 10:24 PM

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fanservice for girls? dropped.
Apr 26, 2013 10:26 PM

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OfficialGuts said:
fanservice for girls? dropped.
You can't drop something you haven't picked up.
Apr 26, 2013 10:38 PM

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GodlyKyon said:
Still should have one.

Fine, I hope KyoAni makes the least amount of money needed to run their business

Ungrateful bastards...
Apr 26, 2013 10:43 PM

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Were you ever expecting us anime fans to be grateful? We're one of the most entitled and bitchy fanbases out there.
Apr 26, 2013 10:55 PM

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My, too much hype already.

Just no, to anything fujoshi bait.
Apr 26, 2013 10:56 PM

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oh boy here we go

this anime is going to be the troll bait of july.
Apr 26, 2013 10:58 PM

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Well shit, they actually did it. Lol.
I'm totally ready, although i don't really expect much other than fanservice and the generic club stories.
Apr 26, 2013 11:12 PM

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sunnysummerday said:
i wonder how hard of a time the male animators have working on something like this..


Half of KyoAni is female. The director is female. They probably like working on this show MORE than they do their normal moe shows.
Apr 26, 2013 11:36 PM

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Apr 26, 2013 11:43 PM

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Good grief, are you guys still crying? So what if they're not making Haruhi or FMP or whatever else you're not paying for, it's not the end of the world. Either shut up or start buying.

Fixed.
And this not gonna be a huge hit no need to complain/bitch about this .
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Apr 27, 2013 12:10 AM

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whoa. bishies! we'll see.
Apr 27, 2013 12:19 AM

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Best news of the month!
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Apr 27, 2013 12:46 AM

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Arararraragi-kun said:

What? I am actually happy for you girls ..... well whatever enjoy this honey..


You're missing the point.
I don't care if you're 'happy' for Free!, I'm saying you are on the same level of stupidity with KyoAni fags.

Hate them? Sent them a fucking letter. Can't speak Japanese? Use a translator or they'll translate it themselves. Don't want to? Too bad.

The only reason there is not many Japanese girls going crazy is because Japanese guys don't go as crazy in public either. However there is still a decent amount of both going nuts on something they enjoy. Otaku is a degrading term in Japan, whereas in the West it's often taken as Anime & Manga lover. Do you think the majority will say it out loud?
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Apr 27, 2013 12:55 AM

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Arararraragi-kun said:

What? I am actually happy for you girls ..... well whatever enjoy this honey..


You're missing the point.
I don't care if you're 'happy' for Free!, I'm saying you are on the same level of stupidity with KyoAni fags.

Hate them? Sent them a fucking letter. Can't speak Japanese? Use a translator or they'll translate it themselves. Don't want to? Too bad.

The only reason there is not many Japanese girls going crazy is because Japanese guys don't go as crazy in public either. However there is still a decent amount of both going nuts on something they enjoy. Otaku is a degrading term in Japan, whereas in the West it's often taken as Anime & Manga lover. Do you think the majority will say it out loud?

ey ey I only said I dislike their anime I don't hate them to send them a letter or even complain on the anime forum jeez... I am grateful for them since they are making the industry alive .
And please don't lecture me of what an otaku is I am fully aware of it I read all kind of Anime/manga addressing the issue seriously and know all their news and how they act.
Apr 27, 2013 1:17 AM

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Arararraragi-kun said:
plus this an original project


No, it's not.
Apr 27, 2013 1:38 AM

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Am I the only one who actually wanted/wants to see this series for the swimming and not the bishies...?

Cause if I'm not then I don't feel so awkward that the bishies didn't win me over.
Apr 27, 2013 2:22 AM

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Oh a lot of handsome guys!
Apr 27, 2013 3:03 AM
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So dreams do come true after all ♥

Hirakawa Daisuke joining the main cast, added just more joy for me. My heart honestly flutters whenever I hear his voice. Look at them hot boys at the anime official website and again I wish if they were older dudes. Is it only me or they are floating above the pool? Reminds me of my glitchy video games. That main dude Haruka looks somehow like him.

And look at you MAL hating whenever a show like this is announced. You don't surprise me enough.
Apr 27, 2013 3:33 AM
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Oooo I can't wait for this <3

To the haters - grow up. Sooo sorry for not having another moe girly girl anime for you~
Apr 27, 2013 3:53 AM

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Since they are boys, i hope atleast the story is good xD
Apr 27, 2013 3:59 AM

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buwie said:
Am I the only one who actually wanted/wants to see this series for the swimming and not the bishies...?

Cause if I'm not then I don't feel so awkward that the bishies didn't win me over.

There were many people who wanted this to be turned into an anime before the announcement because of the swimming theme :O I'll watch it for both, so chances are high I won't be disappointed if it's not like other sports anime (or manga) I've enjoyed~

Btw, if it's adapted from a light novel, is the original's title "Free!" as well?
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buwie said:
Am I the only one who actually wanted/wants to see this series for the swimming and not the bishies...?

Cause if I'm not then I don't feel so awkward that the bishies didn't win me over.

There were many people who wanted this to be turned into an anime before the announcement because of the swimming theme :O I'll watch it for both, so chances are high I won't be disappointed if it's not like other sports anime (or manga) I've enjoyed~

Btw, if it's adapted from a light novel, is the original's title "Free!" as well?
The series is based off of a encouragement award winning entry in the second Kyoto Animation Awards entitled High Speed!.

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Apr 27, 2013 5:25 AM

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You people...

None of you HAVE to watch this. It isn't mandatory, so please do take several chill pills.

Now, I'm a guy (as in male) who loves and cherishes Haruhi. I fell in love with season 1 all those years ago, stuck with season 2 through Endless Eight, was destroyed emotionally by the movie, bought all the English novels, etc. etc.

What I'm getting at, I want Haruhi S3, like, a lot.

But this is good, too.

Oh no some well-known studio makes an anime you aren't interested in. Just get over it already. I wasn't interested in Tamako Market, and would rather have seen them do something else. You know what I did? I did not watch Tamako Market, and neither did I bitch on and on and on and on and on about it.

KyoAni don't owe you anything. Neither the studio nor the industry are going to perish just because they didn't make Kawaii Moe Uguu Series #5007. Nichijou and Tamako Market flopped, yet they continue to make things. If Free! flops, life goes on. If Free! is successful, life also goes on.

KyoAni are doing an anime that appeals to females (and the occasional gentleman). That's really all there is to it.

Apr 27, 2013 6:53 AM

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this has been going cray on tumblr. can't waaaaait.
Apr 27, 2013 7:49 AM

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Brother, i'm begging you, please just stop this off-topic argument, i mean c'mon, we're better than this.
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this thread is so heteronormative

you guys are no fun

anyway I liked the designs better in the original CM, the guys looked nicely proportioned there (based Nishiya). They look a bit too tall now, though I need to see more footage
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Face_Faith said:
Btw, if it's adapted from a light novel, is the original's title "Free!" as well?

iirc the light novel's title is "High☆Speed!" and it doesn't appear to have gone on to a publishing house, according to my googling... (I was going to pick it up when I drop by Kinokuniya tomorrow if it had, haha.)

And honestly, what does Haruhi have to do with all of this? I love Haruhi too, I'd love for a third season, but that doesn't mean I'm not going to enjoy whatever other anime appeal to me in the meantime. Chill.
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