Sieg67 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 No idea this was going to be a thing but yeah, two episodes are up. I've only watched the first episode and about to watch the 2nd. It seems to be a remake with some changes. So this is basically just a heads up for those who may be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilgar Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eklipse Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 (edited) Edit: I used to be a big RK fan back in the day but I didn’t know about all of his crimes… I really liked this series and the movies too. Ugh. It’s interesting that it got live actions (which were pretty decent) given this backdrop. Edited July 22, 2023 by eklipse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasqueradeOverture Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Let me know when they get to the Jinchuu stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatch Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Well, thanks for the heads up, because Anime News Network certainly hasn't given it to anyone. I find it interesting how they've silently boycotted the series ever since its premiere at AX. Nobody reviewed the first episode for the preview guide, and it wasn't included on the ballot for this season's weekly reviews. Even Crunchyroll has hardly given any attention to their own show. I'm glad I've never had any interest in Kenshin, but if I did... eh, I probably wouldn't bother with this one anyway. Maybe I'd pirate it? Depends on if Watsuki gets a cut from the official stream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokeNirvash Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) I'd say I preferred the stigma around Watsuki when I didn't know he had over 100 of those retroactively illegal DVDs and not just a handful of them, but that reveal honestly makes the vitriol around him still somehow being persona grata... perfectly logical? Either way, I don't really care about Kenshin beyond the 96 version's taste in theme songs. (Fourth Avenue Cafe a best.) So Watsuki ain't getting any of my money. Edited July 17, 2023 by PokeNirvash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 I question why this remake exists, not because of his crimes (but trust me, that does not help one bit) but because we already had a really good film series that covers most of the manga including the prequel. They’re really good samurai films, and to go back to this well so soon after their finale feels kind of pointless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Gun Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Blatch said: Well, thanks for the heads up, because Anime News Network certainly hasn't given it to anyone. I find it interesting how they've silently boycotted the series ever since its premiere at AX. Nobody reviewed the first episode for the preview guide, and it wasn't included on the ballot for this season's weekly reviews. Even Crunchyroll has hardly given any attention to their own show. I'm glad I've never had any interest in Kenshin, but if I did... eh, I probably wouldn't bother with this one anyway. Maybe I'd pirate it? Depends on if Watsuki gets a cut from the official stream. ...they had a whole column about the AX premiere that generated the predictable massive threadnaught, and they've run numerous articles about it since it was announced. Just because none of their reviewers want to help support the bank account of a convicted pedophile doesn't mean they're completely ignoring its existence. Like Jman said, even if I was somehow able to ignore all of that grossness, I still wouldn't understand the need for a full remake either. The original anime adaptation was very well-regarded, particularly the Kyoto arc, and that arc even got a crappy OVA adaptation itself a decade back. Just skip ahead and finally animate the Jinchuu arc that's never been touched before. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatch Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Top Gun said: ...they had a whole column about the AX premiere that generated the predictable massive threadnaught, and they've run numerous articles about it since it was announced. Just because none of their reviewers want to help support the bank account of a convicted pedophile doesn't mean they're completely ignoring its existence. I was alluding to said article they put out, and they haven't published any articles on it since. I should've made that more clear. I mean, yeah, they'll put out news articles related to the series if something comes up, and there's nothing wrong with that, but the pushback from their reviewing staff is what's noteworthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonSinger Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 9 hours ago, Blatch said: I was alluding to said article they put out, and they haven't published any articles on it since. I should've made that more clear. I mean, yeah, they'll put out news articles related to the series if something comes up, and there's nothing wrong with that, but the pushback from their reviewing staff is what's noteworthy. I hope they stick to their guns. This is the type of situation where it's a lot easier to take a stand because if there's pushback, it could go viral on social media very quickly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Gun Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 ANN currently has a survey up asking people what they know about the story and whether they plan to watch the new adaptation. There are a lot more "won't watch" responses than I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Just watch the live action movies, they are the best form of Kenshin anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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