The IDOLM@STER - Anime (NOT Xenoglossia)
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Re: The IDOLM@STER - Anime (NOT Xenoglossia)
Wonder if we can get discussion on the anime episodes as well, folks?
Though I've been watching some of the gameplay videos on MooCube and am ever edging towards buying myself a console. I hear Bandai-Namco is planning to end IM@S's exclusivity agreement with XBOX360 and port IM@S2 to the PS3, is that true? If so, that saves me from having to get a 360 just for that game.
Wow, pretty much everyone from the IM@S universe has appeared in this week's episode, from 961 (Jupiter) to 876 (the group with Ritsuko's trap cousin).
In the end, 765 Pro had to rely on the financial power of Sanzenin, sorry, Minase Group to ensure they don't become the victims of match fixing. (I do wonder if that is exactly why President Takagi recruited Iori to 765 Pro? )
Though I've been watching some of the gameplay videos on MooCube and am ever edging towards buying myself a console. I hear Bandai-Namco is planning to end IM@S's exclusivity agreement with XBOX360 and port IM@S2 to the PS3, is that true? If so, that saves me from having to get a 360 just for that game.
Wow, pretty much everyone from the IM@S universe has appeared in this week's episode, from 961 (Jupiter) to 876 (the group with Ritsuko's trap cousin).
In the end, 765 Pro had to rely on the financial power of Sanzenin, sorry, Minase Group to ensure they don't become the victims of match fixing. (I do wonder if that is exactly why President Takagi recruited Iori to 765 Pro? )
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Re: The IDOLM@STER - Anime (NOT Xenoglossia)
I looked up how long this series is supposed to last. It looks like we will get 24+ episodes, which kind of surprised me. At the same time, the company and the producer are really struggling right now; so, it looks like it will be necessary to see anything happen that is big.
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Re: The IDOLM@STER - Anime (NOT Xenoglossia)
It is not strange for the ending of the anime to have them struggling, because you start off poor in the game(s). So if you see them striking it rich, its weird for it to connect to the game. No idea if it is 24 episodes though? But they will probably neither form units nor make it as top idols in the anime, because that should be the game part, unless they intend to follow a certain route of a specific idol.ainsoph9 wrote:I looked up how long this series is supposed to last. It looks like we will get 24+ episodes, which kind of surprised me. At the same time, the company and the producer are really struggling right now; so, it looks like it will be necessary to see anything happen that is big.
P.S. In the IM@S2 game, you strive to help the idol(s) be the top idol, and will eventually leave your beloved unit to study, making a promise to return. And you start off with the taped 765 outside company, eventually upgrading as you progress and earn more in the game.
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That sounds interesting, but that just kind of limits the potential for the series. Seriously though, the producer in the anime really has way too many flags available to him for something NOT to happen to trigger one girl's route over another. I also assume that the games are not quite like the dating scheme for Persona 3 where you can cheat on the girls and get away with it like some gigolo.
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Well, it is more of an idol and music game than a romance game. They are in it for the products to sell I believe, their songs etc.ainsoph9 wrote:That sounds interesting, but that just kind of limits the potential for the series. Seriously though, the producer in the anime really has way too many flags available to him for something NOT to happen to trigger one girl's route over another. I also assume that the games are not quite like the dating scheme for Persona 3 where you can cheat on the girls and get away with it like some gigolo.
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In the game, you start off choosing one idol, and spending your first game week with her, going through fixed training, consider it as the tutorial. After that, the blackie(boss) lets you know that you are actually in charge of a unit, rather than a single idol. So you are fixed to the 3 you chose.
As for routes, I never really tested it, but I believe the events are triggered either by the choices you made, thus increasing their opinion of you (In some cases, its "1 girl up, other girls down") and reaching some level, or the events are always about the girl that has the highest opinion of you. That prevents you from going after all 3 girls? But as I would go for a specific idol in the tries I went through, I am not 100% sure of this.
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Re: The IDOLM@STER - Anime (NOT Xenoglossia)
Hmm. In any event, how close are the characters in the anime to the games?
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Personality wise, rather similar? On a sidenote, its hard to compare since some choices in the game are total jokes.ainsoph9 wrote:Hmm. In any event, how close are the characters in the anime to the games?
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P.S. My friend and I are mighty impressed by Takane. We almost became her fan in a single shout of hers!
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Interesting. Is Haruka the poster girl in the games just like she kind of is in the anime?
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Yes and no. In the game, there is no char that gets special appearance, but overall, Haruka is the most famous/popular one? Probably because I think shes the first idol or something, but I really don't know. As all idols get pretty much the same coverage in IM@S2, it is hard to say for sure. My personal favorite is Yukiho.ainsoph9 wrote:Interesting. Is Haruka the poster girl in the games just like she kind of is in the anime?
Songs wise, my fav are Kotori and Ritsuko, especially after hearing the youtubes a friend got me last time.
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I would be interested in finding out why Haruka is seemingly the most popular one. The only reason why I focus in on her is because of the first anime series, which had her as the main protagonist.
I find it funny that you like the androphobe Yukiho. At least she is not violent about it.
I could never personally get into the style of music that IDOLM@STER plays.
I find it funny that you like the androphobe Yukiho. At least she is not violent about it.
I could never personally get into the style of music that IDOLM@STER plays.
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Spoiler:ainsoph9 wrote:I would be interested in finding out why Haruka is seemingly the most popular one. The only reason why I focus in on her is because of the first anime series, which had her as the main protagonist.
I find it funny that you like the androphobe Yukiho. At least she is not violent about it.
I could never personally get into the style of music that IDOLM@STER plays.
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It seems like you can really start to sympathize with her.
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You got to give her credit for all her efforts to overcome her fears. I mean, are you so strong and capable to face your fears like her?ainsoph9 wrote:It seems like you can really start to sympathize with her.
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I hear what you are saying. Personally, I do not have quite the fears that she has, so I cannot fully relate in the first place. I will say that her character is quite unique in that she is doing something that would normally put her in the wrong business to begin with. Likewise, all of the characters in the games and anime series have such unique characters despite being in the same business. You would think that the characters would have more in common, especially for them to get along like they do. In real life, such a situation might not be so tenable, but the series manages to bring out the best and worst in everyone and make it work, despite the differences. People could learn a lesson or two about something like this.