Big O in Anime Play (again!)

Hey, everybody!

I don't know if this has been mentioned by anyone yet, but there is another nice feature on Big O in the "Fall Edition 2004, Volume 6" issue of "AnimePlay."

The issue's cover art features a dog and cyborg from the Ghost in the Shell 2 movie.

The Big O II article is an interview with the director Kazuyoshi Katayama. It provides some interesting insight into the creation of the show - including the season 2.

Here are some highlights, in case you don't want to spend $10 on the magazine.

-Katayama notes that Evangelion was the "final robot anime" - and that Big O came as an idea of a mecha story with a completely different spin, to avoid the mass of copycats.

-He has some interesting thoughts on giant robots - like they shouldn't be able to hold guns, which makes them too much like human.

-The minimalistic style of Big O was done as a way to avoid the "pretty animation style." (And this was duly noted to be influenced by the Batman: The Animated Series on in the 90's in America - Katayama actually hoped it wouldn't be taken in a bad response by American audiences.)

-Dorothy - inspired by Winona Ryder in BEETLEJUICE - was a sort of "antithesis" to the "pretty girl" anime. Katayama goes on to describe how they tried to make her appear more like an android than a human - as well as some interesting comments about shows with fan service. Very interesting!


Anywho, it's a nice 5-page interivew (with plenty of season 2 shots on about half the space). Check it out!

Like I mentioned, ten bucks is a little high for a magazine. But it does include a DVD with some interviews, convention footage, and previews. Other articles in this issue include Ghost in the Shell 2 movie; Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, artist Pat Lee of Transformers comic book fame, a 2-page preview article on Fullmetal Alchemist, and a short interview with Voice Actor (and script adapter) Crispen Freeman (Alan of Big O, Tsume of Wolf's Rain, Alex of Last Exile, and more!).

Neaaaaaaaaaarg! I needs it! Ill get a hold of it eventually....but, no joke, TEN page essay due wednesday.



Procrastinatoin is no laughing matter children.

Thanks for the info.

Yesssss!!!!! *paces around store for the issue to come in.*

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Originally posted by Schoolie -Dorothy - inspired by Winona Ryder in BEETLEJUICE - was a sort of "antithesis" to the "pretty girl" anime. Katayama goes on to describe how they tried to make her appear more like an android than a human - as well as some interesting comments about shows with fan service. Very interesting!

I can definately see that. ^___^ That's cool thank you for the interesting tidbits, Schoolie!

Far out!!!! I need to get that issue. Thanks, Schoolie.

Kudos to you, dude!

Owwwwwww!! YAYAYAY!! I will also have to try to pick this up! ^_~" LAlalalal! Yaya! I loved it when they put the last article in I bought like 3 copies so then I could use the pictures too ! Yayyay-ness ^_^"" Thanks a bunch again!

Here's a link to AnimePlay's website that features the issue:

http://www.animeplay-mag.com/issues.php


It's an interesting magazine - I wonder how many of the interviews/etc. come from translated Japanese transcripts.

It's a nice magazine without the sarcastic/cutsey comments you see in other things like Wizard/AnimeInsider, etc. (Not that it's a bad thing, but straightforward interviews/articles/reviews are a breath of fresh air sometimes!)

And the DVD features are neat-o!

That anime play v.6 mag. will be my upcoming birthday goal!

Well, no surprise about Dorothy's inspiration. We've been saying Winona would make a fantastic Dorothy forever. Although I am surprised to actually hear it.

I can't wait to get that magazine! But I prolly won't be able to get it until after thanksgiving weekend.

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Originally posted by Schoolie -Dorothy - inspired by Winona Ryder in BEETLEJUICE - was a sort of "antithesis" to the "pretty girl" anime. Katayama goes on to describe how they tried to make her appear more like an android than a human - as well as some interesting comments about shows with fan service. Very interesting!

Now that interests me for two reasons:

1. Lydia is my favorite character.

2. That sort of inspired me to do a parody of Beetlejuice with Big O characters. So I thought "Who would make a good Beetlejuice? I know! Alan Gabriel! I'll put him in a striped BJ-type suit.!"

But then I realized he's already in one. Possible connection, maybe? No? Oh well. Just a thought.

I'll have to pick this issue up, even though I don't normally read magazines.

(EDIT: I missed out on any discussion that Winona would make a good Dorothy, so don't call me on that.)

I've had this issue for a while. Sadly, I missed out on the other interview. But this one was very interesting to read! It's interesting to hear him say 'avoid the pretty animation', when season 1's art and animation were outstanding! When I watch season 2, and the digital animation, I really miss the outstanding art and animation..

Plus, that issue talked about anime turning into live action movies (Cutie Honey and Devilman = ))

Everyone buy this issue! Not just for the Big O interview! But for the Cutie Honey stuff too!