Comments on: Minami-ke: Okawari – 02

By: Totali

Totali — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:00:11 +0000

lol I saw that instant natto last week at the azn market….not gonna lie; I instantly though of the Kabitzin bane. I almost bought it too.

By: Kabitzin

Kabitzin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:04:28 +0000

I didn’t actually find the first two episodes that funny yet, although the art seemed to have improved a bit this time. As you mentioned, the angles are pretty interesting, but often the animation is a bit jerky.

The main parts I liked were the comparisons between Kana and the Hamster and the arm wrestling part. I think I tune out whenever they bring back the banchou gag; maybe it’s just not for me. I also was captivated by the fork spinning, and horrified by the instant access to breakfast natto X(.

By: Totali

Totali — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:54:44 +0000

I definitely think Spice and Wolf has potential, and I’ll be marathoning it later after listening to everyone rant and rave about it. Haha. Shigofumi is on another level….I am just way too impressed with that show, and I really want to talk about it despite how much coverage it is getting.

Haha, don’t even worry about “commenting manners” on this blog. I actually love talking to you guys for any reason at all….I think we’ve come up with some completely random subjects here in the past. xD

By: M

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:32:06 +0000

Hehe, that’s cool man. My listening comprehension is decent enough to keep up with shows like Minami-ke, but I do check your summaries to look for things I miss

As for Spice and Wolf, I just know that you like the slice-of-life type shows, and while Spice and Wolf may not fit that mold perfectly, it seems to have a nice easy pacing so far, and a kind of positive tone to it. Of course, I haven’t read the manga (if there is one lol, shows how little I know) and the easy-going slightly positive tone could change anytime. I’m not expecting another Shigofumi though (of course, I wasn’t REALLY expecting the first Shigofumi sooo LOL)

Geez. I’m talking too much. Sorry bout any bad blog manners I’ve got; I don’t comment on many. Keep up the good work, amigo.

By: Totali

Totali — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:37:40 +0000

Wow, I am so out of the loop when it comes to the sub scene. Ayako really dropped this series? It does make sense that some groups think it is weird for picking it up now though….maybe we should all learn Japanese together .

M: Haha, wow. I’m flattered. A disclaimer though: I have never thought of my summaries as a replacement for a fansub, and I do it for myself in order to keep my Japanese in check. I’m not blogging Spice and Wolf because it’s getting a mountain of coverage elsewhere, and it’s not the kind of show I would usually blog.

By: M

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:37:19 +0000

I think Ayako decided to pick up Spice and Wolf, which in all honesty seems to have a good bit of potential. Actually, I’m surprised Totali isn’t blogging it

If no one picks up Minami-ke, I’d suggest watching the raws after reading Totali’s summaries. They’re thorough enough that you should be able to keep up with what’s happening, and it really is a show worth watching

By: SkyLark

SkyLark — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:24:49 +0000

Ayako subs made a big mistake in dropping this series. Now any sub group could pick this one up. This series only going to get bigger once people can understand the humor.

By: Nemo_N

Nemo_N — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:33:25 +0000

I still don’t get all the hate towards this version. None of the relationships and personalitties seem to have changed.

I hope some group picks this up, but probably most are on the fence because this is basically a continuation, so those groups might feel like they are picking up a series “in the middle”.

Not sure if that made sense ^-^;;

By: Dando008

Dando008 — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:51:28 +0000

Maybe there is a way to learn Japanese in less than a week? LOL. It be nice if I know Japanese, I wouldn’t have to wait for any subs. It’s all good though I can wait for the subs.

By: Totali

Totali — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:18:48 +0000

The orz text was from the actual show.

I’m really confused as to why there are no subs for this show yet. The first season had like 5 groups covering it….is the art change really causing such drastic change in appreciation? Ah, but I guess you guys will just have to hold out until this show gets the love it deserves. =(