04-14-2016, 09:03 PM | #228 |
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There's a pattern to Parts IV, V, and VI that I won't mention here. But on the whole, these are "grittier" arcs than the first three parts. A good analogy, I feel, is the arc of the sun. Parts I-III are sunrise, with Part III at the apex, and Part IV-VI are sunset.
Given this, you can see how Part IV is on the sunset curve, but will be less gritty/grimy than the stories that come after. The immediate twist for Part IV was a pretty big gut-punch, and it certainly sets Josuke back a few strides on acceptability, but he does grow into his own. Jotaru's presence doesn't really help, but one basically has to divorce Part IV from its roots in the adventures of the past. Only then can it be really appreciated as (possibly) the best Jojo part. Though, I still think Part VII is the best. Which part is better, IV versus VII will certainly be a fun debate in 2020. :p
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04-22-2016, 09:09 PM | #231 |
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New episode but I'm horribly sick.
Really, I still think of this song as the definitive Jojo opening.
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Diamond is Unbreakable Episode 04:
Spoiler: show We haven't really talked about voice actors yet, so let's do that. Jousuke is voiced by Ono Yuuki. He's a relatively young voice actor, born in 1984 and on the scene only starting in 2007. Mostly had bit roles in the early years, like the Shogun in Gintama, and even up through now the number of major roles he appears to have had isn't too many. Seems to have made a name for himself in sports anime, with roles in Kuroko no Basuke and Ace of Diamond, but yeah ... getting to voice Higashikata Jousuke might be the biggest main character role he's had yet. Koichi is of course voiced by the unmistakable Kaji Yuuki. The man who voices Eren Jaeger (Attack on Titan) and Citron (Pokémon) returns to lend his voice to the wimpy sidekick character of Diamond is Unbreakable. Not much to say here other than remarking on how high-profile Kaji Yuuki is these days and thus how the trend of Studio David managing to attract the very best voice acting talent continues. (Because who doesn't want to go down in history as having played a part in a JoJo!?) Okuyasu is voiced by the legendary Takagi Wataru. You might better know him as the title character from Great Teacher Onizuka, Aoki Masaru from Hajime no Ippo, and Knuckle Bine from Hunter x Hunter. He has an iconic voice, one that just screams "young man ruffian with a heart of gold," and it would seem to be the case that for that very reason he's been cast as Okuyasu in both this production and in video games where Okuyasu has been a voiced character. Born in 1966, Takagi is the veteran of the group this go around with nearly 30 years' voice acting experience.
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I'm surprised Wataru Takagi managed to hold on to his role! Since Stardust Crusaders Studio David has been reacasting a good number of the voices - Josukue was voiced by Wataru Hatano (Metal Bat in OPM) and lost the role when Part IV was announced.
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05-04-2016, 07:44 AM | #235 |
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It is true as of the most recent portrayal of Star Platinum. I can't go into specifics more than that, but perhaps Araki had a different idea back in Part IV. In Part III, the mechanics of the time stop weren't detailed.
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05-04-2016, 08:19 AM | #237 |
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Spoiler: show I get what you're saying though, so I wonder if that explanation is just another Star Platinum nerf. Stardust Crusaders is the only story arc where Star Platinum isn't hindered in some way to prevent it from outright solving the story's problems with force, given the distances involved in the journey to Egypt. And, even in Part III itself, the enemies spent a lot of time denying Jotaro's advantages. That just gets worse in Part IV+ where the focus shifts to a new protagonist.
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I watched Episode 05 this past Saturday. I enjoyed it, but man if it didn't take a surprising turn! (For the current story arc. Although you could extend it to the entire season too if Araki wants to.) There were multiple great moments throughout the episode. I would rewatch it if more time were available to me.
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Your dislike of Koichi is understandable. But wouldn't it be fare to say authors also dislike characters as obviously wimpy as him, and so have a grand purpose for such characters?
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"What is with this show and fucked up openings!? " - me, just now, Episode 07
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05-14-2016, 07:16 AM | #243 |
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Hey Talon, do you notice any trends in the villains of the week?
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05-28-2016, 07:00 AM | #246 |
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Now that I think about it, Talon - have you seen the old Jojo OVA? It should be safe to watch now that you've seen all of Part 3.
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I haven't. Should I? I figured the Studio David version would replace the '90s OAV outright. Is there still merit to seeing the original, even though it's abridged and missing characters?
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I saw both versions so here's my comparison.
The original Jojo OVA is very good at building suspense - the sound effects are selectively used, music is infrequent, characters aren't yelling everywhere and the action is delivered very powerfully and explosively. The end result is a smooth, somewhat scary experience. Jojo is a shounen manga, but the OVA elevates it to seinen territory as you would see in a visual novel. The second OVA, which covers the earlier parts, was digitally done and lightens up on this suspense/horror a bit, but is similar. It's very well animated, and I feel the Dio fight is better in the OVA than in the anime. Since the anime chopped it up and bit and was a bit haphazard at certain parts. There isn't any censorship and the violence is as you would expect from an '80s OVA. The OVA is faithful up until the heroes storm Dio's hideout. Events unfold a little differently in there, but the Dio fight resumes its faithfulness, with one exception - the steamroller is replaced by an oil tanker. Spoiler: show
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