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[The Collector FX]

Originally Posted by starsteam

The series and it's follow up OVA is decent to good at times. I couldn't really get into the last two movies though.

Oof... That hurts when I hear people say that. Patlabor 2 is an excellent political thriller that's backed up by excellent animation, quality soundtrack, and a thought provoking plot about Japan's disposition (Article 9) on no longer having a military.

I wish Mamorou Oshii did more political thrillers like he did in the 90's (Patlabor 2, Ghost in the Shell, Jin Roh)

That clean cel animation looks so f***ing beautiful;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsMT...ature=youtu.be

[gloomranger]

Originally Posted by starsteam

I couldn't really get into the last two movies though.

Here's a pretty excellent breakdown of the politics behind Patlabor 2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybLKmO5Kq5A&t=3s

[Stringer-Bell]

Well consider me sold then on the upcoming set. It’s been a while since I got into a new series and this has always been something that’s intrigued me. Thanks everyone.

[The Collector FX]

Originally Posted by gloomranger

Here's a pretty excellent breakdown of the politics behind Patlabor 2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybLKmO5Kq5A&t=3s

I saw that a few months ago. It's an excellent analysis.

[starsteam]

Did not mean to offend. Patlabor 2 was just such a departure from the rest of the series with most of the characters (and actual Labor units) pushed to the side. It was so heavy on the politics with most of which I didn't really understand (thanks for the video though gloomranger, it did shine new light on that aspect for me). I went in with expectations for something more in tune with the rest of the franchise and got something that wasn't really for me.

[professorwho]

Absolutely no offense taken! I was just curious, as it’s an opinion I rarely see, and was curious about.

[The Collector FX]

Originally Posted by starsteam

Did not mean to offend. Patlabor 2 was just such a departure from the rest of the series with most of the characters (and actual Labor units) pushed to the side. It was so heavy on the politics with most of which I didn't really understand (thanks for the video though gloomranger, it did shine new light on that aspect for me). I went in with expectations for something more in tune with the rest of the franchise and got something that wasn't really for me.

None of us are offended Brosef, just surprised hahaha.

[gloomranger]

There’s a new Knights of Sidonia movie planned for 2021.

https://twitter.com/SIDONIA_anime/st...86182185832448

https://youtu.be/-zk1qnp-Tdg

[Show spoiler]
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...-story/.161376

Polygon Pictures announced on Friday that it is producing a new anime film based on Tsutomu Nihei's Knights of Sidonia (Sidonia no Kishi) manga. The new film, titled Sidonia no Kishi: Ai Tsumugu Hoshi (Knights of Sidonia: The Star Where Love is Spun), will open in 2021. The teaser promotional video below features the insert song "Utsusemi" by CAPSULE.

The new film will take a different path from the manga, and will feature a brand new story supervised by Nihei. The film will have a returning cast.

Knights of Sidonia anime co-director Hiroyuki Seshita is returning as the chief director for the film, while Tadahiro Yoshihira, the previous editor for the anime, is now directing this new film in Polygon Pictures. Sadayuki Murai and Tetsuya Yamada return to pen the script. Mitsunori Kataama is returning as art director, while Reiji Nagazono is the animation director. Naoya Tanaka is returning for production design. Masayuki Uemoto is a returning CG supervisor alongside Takuma Ishibashi. Shūji Katayama is composing the music.

Other returning staff members include Mitsuo Yoshino as background art director, Hironori Nochi as color designer, and Yoshikazu Iwanami as sound director. CAPSULE is performing the theme song and insert songs for the film. King Record is producing the music. Clockworx is distributing the film.

Nihei and Seshita previously discussed the possibility of a third season for the anime in 2016. Nihei said, "I'm also waiting for Sidonia 3! But I'm not the one who is making it or getting funding for it. So it's up to this guy" and pointed at Seshita.

Seshita then said, "I don't have time to do it right now, but I'll definitely get to it. So if you watch and support Knights of Sidonia and do the same for Blame!, that will increase our chances of that coming true." Seshita was referring to the then-upcoming new anime film adaptation of Nihei's Blame! manga, which has since debuted in 2017, under Seshita's direction.

[gundamcero]

Yeah. A movie that doesn't continue the story and is all original. Pretty sure no fan asked for that. Especially if this is in place of a third season which it may be.

[Bobo1313]

Originally Posted by starsteam

Did not mean to offend. Patlabor 2 was just such a departure from the rest of the series with most of the characters (and actual Labor units) pushed to the side. It was so heavy on the politics with most of which I didn't really understand (thanks for the video though gloomranger, it did shine new light on that aspect for me). I went in with expectations for something more in tune with the rest of the franchise and got something that wasn't really for me.

I can totally understand you, I love Patlabor 2, but it's probably the least Patlabor feeling part of the franchise.

[sagadego]

Originally Posted by Bobo1313

I can totally understand you, I love Patlabor 2, but it's probably the least Patlabor feeling part of the franchise.

patlabor wasted 13, didn't have much patlabor either

[Bobo1313]

Originally Posted by sagadego

patlabor wasted 13, didn't have much patlabor either

True. Weirdly enough WXIII was actually the first Patlabor thing I ever saw.

[gloomranger]

https://twitter.com/osomatsu_PR/stat...65449301065729

A third season of Mr. Osomatsu has been announced. Maybe this will light a fire under Viz to put the first and second seasons out on blu-ray.

[starsteam]

Originally Posted by sagadego

patlabor wasted 13, didn't have much patlabor either

Patlabor WXIII should have been more up my alley, partially being a monster movie and I loved the third episode of the original OVA, but the story had a lot to keep up with and the animation/designs didn't stand out as much from the previous films. I consider it the weakest of the three films.

[Footlong Shoe]

Originally Posted by gloomranger

Maybe this will light a fire under Viz to put the first and second seasons out on blu-ray.

Let's hope. It's been almost three years since they announced the dub and there's still nothing to show for it.

[One-Eye]

Originally Posted by gloomranger

There’s a new Knights of Sidonia movie planned for 2021.
https://twitter.com/SIDONIA_anime/st...86182185832448

[Show spoiler]https://youtu.be/-zk1qnp-Tdg

[Show spoiler]
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...-story/.161376

I'll take more Tsutomu Nihei any time. The odd thing is that one scene near the water with Tanikaze and Tsumugi is IIRC right out of the manga, which makes me wonder if this is not a side story but a different ending made for the anime. There's another scene with Izana and Midorikawa on the balcony holding hands which is also kind of from the manga if you've read it. So I'm really curious what this is going to be.

[gloomranger]

https://www.funimation.com/blog/2020...to-funimation/

While the wait for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 has gotten just a bit longer, we’re excited to reveal that the fourth and fifth OADs for the series will be coming to Funimation!

There hasn’t been a release date set for the dubbed versions of these OADs yet, but we’ll keep you updated once we learn more. For now, let’s take a look at what you’ll find in these two specials later this year!

[Jr7936]

on novamedia, they are doing a special edition for girls und panzer das finale. no date for when it comes out

https://www.facebook.com/NOVAMEDIA/p...type=3&theater

I wonder if it would be similar to their ghost in the shell edition

[TootallMcgraw]

All the Anime is releasing Weathering With You in Steelbook and also partnering with Zavvi to release a 4k boxset edition

https://twitter.com/AllTheAnime/stat...65476369354753

[kk1]

Originally Posted by TootallMcgraw

All the Anime is releasing Weathering With You in Steelbook and also partnering with Zavvi to release a 4k boxset edition

https://twitter.com/AllTheAnime/stat...65476369354753

We know https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=184