A user on the TVTropes forum posted a link to this video comparing some footage from Madoka's BD release with the TV version. The scene's from that last fight scene in episode 7. I've seen screencaps making such comparisons but watching actual footage is a lot more impressive. For this scene in particular, the changes are pretty cool:
I'm not sure how long that can stay up on YouTube so you might want to hurry up and watch it. I think it's doing a service though -- I, for one, want those BDs now more than ever. Just waiting for the subbed versions...
And if you've been impatiently watching out for it (like I have) you'd know that the second volume of the Madoka OST is now out. If you didn't know, well, now you do! You're welcome. Anyway, I'm disappointed that Oktavia's theme isn't part of it, but at least we've got Sayaka's theme (Decretum):
I'm mostly extremely relieved that she's not a member of AKB48. I don't think I could have taken this adaptation seriously if she was.
She's 17, like Kaoru would be in the manga. I was actually expecting them to cast someone older, but hey, she might actually be able to pull it off. She seems to have quite a bit of experience under her belt (some prominent J-drama roles and Liar Game 2? Not bad). A quick YouTube search turns up quite a number of CM starring her -- she's quite an idol, it seems.
I asked the foremost authority on J-drama readily available to me (my little sister) how she was in Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta and she said, "Yeah, she's okay." And that's pretty much all I have to go on. I would have asked the kid if Takei could pull of 'tsundere' but she doesn't know what that means...
As for how well her looks match up to the character.
Pretty (but for better or worse that's pretty much expected these days, right?). Looks good in a ponytail. I just hope her acting measures up.
For a better comparison...
You know, I really think this could work.
And if you, like me, want to know what she sounds like (I was wondering how well she could yell) here's a small acting sample and a video of her working the Wii...
According to an official announcement, Kalafina's third album will be called After Eden. Sounds...meh. Not terrible, I guess. I can't say the title matters much to me, though, just give me that awesome music. It's being assumed that the A-sides of their last couple of singles (Kagayaku Sora no Shijima ni wa and Magia) to be on the album, along with symphonia, and I'm hoping the rest of it will be made up entirely of new songs rather than B-sides. Not that the B-sides suck, but, come on, more new stuff please?
The Limited Edition of the album comes with the PV for symphonia -- I hope that's not the only bonus on the DVD. I'd still totally pay for the LE though...
What interests me more is the release date: 21st September. Two months. I can wait that long. I think. I need time to save up anyway...And there's the Madoka OST II to tide me over...Gah. Two days more for that one.
I'm a fan of anime, manga, J-Rock and many other things that Japan has to offer. I'm based in Singapore. I really enjoy writing about my interests, but my day job has a way of interfering with my blogging.
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