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Has anyone else seen Air?

The animation is very well done. The storyline was one of the best I've seen in an anime despite being relatively simple. The soundtrack was great too.

It's probably one of the few anime that almost made me cry, and that's hard to do.

If anyone is interested in watching it, it's sometimes shown on the Anime Network. I've heard there's also going to be a movie to be released in America towards the end of this year.

Anyway, here's a link to the opening:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=36Allc6uwZs&mode=related&search=

Movies been out for a while. There is the original game done by Key, Kyoto animation then made an anime based on the game. Toei later produced a movie. Its a terrific anime, and since it's made by Kyotoani, its sure to be good. Id recommend watching Air along with Kanon. As a whole Air is probably one of the best anime i've seen.

Oops, when I said the movie was going to be released towards the end of this year I meant the English version.

I've seen parts of the original version though. I kind of like the animation style used in the anime more than the one used in movie. However, I don't understand Japanese so I can't really say which one I like better overall.

I watched the first episode subbed, but I guess I wasn't too impressed. I may check it out later, since it'll probably get a ThinPak, with all the attention it seems to be getting.

You should definitly try seeing it in English.

The English dub isn't as good as the original voice acting, but having to read subtitles really hurts this particular series. The emotional impact of many of the scenes is pretty much destroyed if you have to read any subtitles at all. Unless you grew up learning Japanese, you'd probably have to settle for the English dub to really enjoy this anime. 

I'm mainly a dubbie to begin with, but I can really see how that would make a big difference in one's appreciation of a show like this.

I've heard it's slow-moving, but I guess, in this case, that's not really an argument for watching with the subtitles on.

I watched a few episodes, wasn't impressed much. Animation is nice and seeing as it's an ADV dub = big time pass for me.

ADV=lose
Give the orignial Japanese voice cast a try, you'll be pleasantly impressed how much difference it makes.

I don't know, didn't the ADV team do the Sonic the Hedgehog OAV years and years back? Anyway, I thought about watching this as so many people have tried to tell me how worthwhile it is, but it seems far too "sappy-romance-nothing-happens" for my tastes. But I know some people are into that, and the designs and art do look great, so don't think I'm dissing it. It's just not up my alley, I guess.
War.

I finally saw it! Well, I saw it a month ago, but I just recently remembered about this thread.

Air was very unimpressive. At times, it looked as if it were on the track to grandeur, but within the confines of 13 episodes, the show had too many arcs and not enough time to make any of them 100% legit.

Kanon is the show you'll want to watch. In many ways, Air was just a spinoff of Kanon. It followed Kanon's formula, and it was in fact made by the same people. (In episode 3, the main characters of Kanon even have a cameo appearance!)

Joker, don't watch Air. Watch Kanon. If you want a show that has a sort of beautiful sadness, watch Kanon. It's a masterpiece, not a spinoff like Air.

I wonder if Seraphjei would agree with me on this one. I hope he sees this post.

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This makes me curious. Have you seen Kanon, Paul1290?

Finally broke down and watch the full OVA, was very meh, it's not the high art people make it out to be.

Watch Kanon, you say? Huh...

I'd much rather watch a show with plenty of violence, maybe a dramatic subplot, and a booby or two. Can't I just watch that? Is it even possible to watch shows like this and retain your masculinity?
War.

As long as you still like shows with boobs and explosions, I think so.


Damn. The movie looked a bit better than the show. Guess I won't even bother, now.

If I watch Kanon, and then end up watching the Lifetime Channel somehow, I'm coming for your blood.
War.

I hope this happens.  You could see the tragic story of a woman who is a terrible person, but it's not her fault, and in fact all men are evil rapists pedophiles.

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You can't get more badass than Kanon.

Joking aside, the show isn't for everyone, but it's a good show nonetheless. I stick by R. Daniel's claim. I consider Kanon to be a masterpiece, on more than one level. With that said, I also recommend Clannad, which is the newest addition to the Kyotoani, key adaptation series.

As a side note, Air was probably the most inferior out of the three key adaptations. It's not because the story lacks substance, it's simply because at the time, not enough of the budget went into making the show as good as it could have been. Air had a lot of potential, but had to be the unfortunate victim of being chosen first by Kyoto Animation to be adapted into an anime.

IMO: Air > Kanon = Clannad

Actually I have seen Kanon.

I do agree that Kanon does keep the storyline much better held together than Air.

However, I kind of preferred Air's more eccentric tone as well as it's tendancy to go off in wierd directions, which ironically seemed to be what you didn't like about it.

I have yet to see Clannad though.

I love weird directions! In fact, that eccentricity helps keep Air alive in my memory. But alongside that is the disappointment that Air didn't have enough development beneath the twists and the characters.

Air is like the skeleton of a great big creature, but it's Kanon that has the meat on its bones. 13 extra episodes makes a walloping difference.


(Air definitely has a better opening song, though!)

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Yeah, I'm definitely going to have to catch Clannad now, too.

This is amusing. We seem to be forming a romantic animé enclave within CoA.

Sure it is!

Unless, of course, you happen to be very insecure when it comes to your masculinity.  :D

I'm very secure. But these shows seem to have a hypnotic like effect of infecting people with a case of the effeminate.
War.