Why the final chapter movie is so ugly?

Re: Why the final chapter movie is so ugly?

feeds@yuku.com (pxhai) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:42:19 GMT

Not only that Hokkaido trip, the freshman party, when Godai and the drunk girl are in front of a love hotel and nearly come in, and Kyoko comes by and being jealous, should have been added. And the first kiss scene, 'the princess and the pauper' play. The love hotel scene could be ignored, but the morning right after that when Kyoko tells Godai she's in love with him for a long time really need to be added.

Re: Why the final chapter movie is so ugly?

feeds@yuku.com (Yoiko Hibiki) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:13:31 GMT

The Konatsu Oguchi stuff could have been added. Well, I don't know if it would have worked in the context of the film, but that was something that was left out, if I remember correctly.

Re: Why the final chapter movie is so ugly?

feeds@yuku.com (GodaiMH) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:24:46 GMT

It's always good to see a new face. Welcome Marudashi!

Yeah, it happens. One can always be the critic. I try to avoid that myself. But, I have to agree with Frappo that there are things that COULD have been done. But que sara sara!

Re: Why the final chapter movie is so ugly?

feeds@yuku.com (Marudashi) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:37:08 GMT

With all the 'stuff' that comes from a series (comic, anime, OAV's, video games, movies, promo stuff, etc...), it's too much for just one artist to take on. Sometimes you pick an artist that would do better on another project; it happens.

Re: Why the final chapter movie is so ugly?

feeds@yuku.com (GodaiMH) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:28:25 GMT

Yoiko asks:

Other than the sex scene, what are some of the other things you would like ot have seen added?

Good question. You know, when I wrote this I pondered that. I don't think that there is any other part that comes to mind that would otherwise have not been suitable for TV (yet OK for the movie). However, I still think there could have been other manga parts left out of the anime series that could have been featured. For instance, in the ending...

Re: Why the final chapter movie is so ugly?

feeds@yuku.com (Yoiko Hibiki) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:45:21 GMT

GodaiMH wrote:
One could have had almost the same movie, but add various flashbacks including these special moments from the manga (moments that otherwise could not have been featured in the TV series due to their more mature (but not H) content).

Other than the sex scene, what are some of the other things you would like ot have seen added? The love hotel scene is the only thing that jumps to mind when you said...

Re: Why the final chapter movie is so ugly?

feeds@yuku.com (GodaiMH) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:31:14 GMT

I guess in the big scheme of things, I see the movie as an appendix. It is completely unnecessary for the enjoyment of the series. The way it was done was fine by my opinion, but it really didn't add much to the story. We got to see (almost) everyone one last time (plus Nikaido, who really didn't add TOO much). I think I found the parts featuring Akemi and Master to be most interesting. It was a fine movie, but nothing spectacular.

I think it would have been very nice...

Re: Why the final chapter movie is so ugly?

feeds@yuku.com (frappo) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:52:14 GMT

it's another matter that disappointed me more, instead of the character designs that yes is not so suitable:
the missed chance to depict the parts of the manga (the most important ones, of course) that were not included in the anime version.
They tried to do something like that, like the (unnecessary in my opinion) appearance of Nikaido or, most of all, Kyoko's admission about her feelings for Godai when she talks with Yagami.
But for me something still lack.

Re: Why the final chapter movie is so ugly?

feeds@yuku.com (The Wilder) — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:14:41 GMT

I appreciated the more realistic character designs in the movie. I think it added to the overall seriousness of the tone and atmosphere. Since there was a time lapse in the anime, you didn't really get to see how Godai and Kyoko's relationship evolved or changed during that year. With Ibuki returning and one final relationship 'scare' before the big day, I thought it felt appropriate for the different looks.

It's looking slim on the chances of an official US...

Re: Why the final chapter movie is so ugly?

feeds@yuku.com (GodaiMH) — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:54:09 GMT

For my part, I think the movie was well done. The character designs did not bother me. Akemi, for instance, seemed so human in the movie. I know perhaps a bit less kawaii, but there was an increased earthiness that matched the person well. Godai looking a bit more serious actually lent greater respect for the person, in my opinion.

All in all, what is done is done, and I have no problem with it. Had the movie turned out more like the TV series, I certainly would have loved it....

Re: Why the final chapter movie is so ugly?

feeds@yuku.com (Yusaku Godai) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:47:09 GMT

I can actually answer this question for you. Here's a sample from an old Ex.org interview with the MI character designer, Yuji Moriyama.

Q: I'd like to ask about the MAISON IKKOKU movie character designs. That was
kind of a drastic change? Why was that done?

MY: The reason why is easy: the director specifically requested character
designs that were different both from the anime and the television series.
Another...

Re: Why the final chapter movie is so ugly?

feeds@yuku.com (Dr Casey) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:35:41 GMT

I don't think the movie's ugly, but Godai weirded me out a bit. He looked so dark, hardened, and serious,

Re: Why the final chapter movie is so ugly?

feeds@yuku.com (lum no fanboy) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:17:55 GMT

I havent seen the movie but it probably had something to do with budget.

Why the final chapter movie is so ugly?

feeds@yuku.com (pxhai) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:03:45 GMT

After long days downloading this movie from bitorrent, I feel a bit disappointed because the graphics so ugly, poor. I cant understand, after making 96 amazingly nice eps, they made such a thing like that. However, I like the way Ibuki talks to Kyoko that she will not give up and in one day will make an affair with Godai .