Comments on: Kurenai: here’s to the child and all she has to teach us http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/05/11/kurenai-heres-to-the-child-and-all-she-has-to-teach-us/ Get decultured Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:11:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Misanthropic Sororiphilia, Non-Fictional Lacrimalation « Calamitous Intent http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/05/11/kurenai-heres-to-the-child-and-all-she-has-to-teach-us/#comment-45420 Misanthropic Sororiphilia, Non-Fictional Lacrimalation « Calamitous Intent Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:38:09 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/?p=500#comment-45420 [...] loli. The funny thing is that when children are depicted as the clever things they are (they are smart, you know), they’re not coextensively lumped into the loli section (much to the chagrin of everyone who [...] [...] loli. The funny thing is that when children are depicted as the clever things they are (they are smart, you know), they’re not coextensively lumped into the loli section (much to the chagrin of everyone who [...]

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]]> By: Martin http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/05/11/kurenai-heres-to-the-child-and-all-she-has-to-teach-us/#comment-42869 Martin Tue, 13 May 2008 22:51:50 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/?p=500#comment-42869 @Peter S: I'm starting to compile a mental list of Things That I Hope Don't Go Wrong for this show, and the supporting characters are part of that. They're so interesting - and characterisation is such a central part of the story - that I hope they get the screen time they deserve. In a way, Kurenai is so unusual it's hard to guess what the writers have planned for it but I can't wait to see what they come up with! @usagijen: thanks for the link - I'll give it a read when I have enough time to give it proper thought! I'd be interested in reading the light novels actually since the story has such a fascinating premise. I'd like to learn more about Shinkuro's past too, but I doubt that later episodes of the anime will allow that (not without leaving other important aspects out instead). @coburn: trying to juggle his studying and unusual job is one thing that makes Shinkuro so interesting - he certainly shares that 'hidden depth' aspect that Hei has (and yes, I'm eagerly awaiting the opportunity to see DtB through to the end!) @Sasa: I really ought to re-watch Leon sometime soon as well - I've only seen three of Besson's films (that, Nikita and the Fifth Element) but thought that they were all fantastic. *Sigh* so much to watch, so little time... @Peter S: I’m starting to compile a mental list of Things That I Hope Don’t Go Wrong for this show, and the supporting characters are part of that. They’re so interesting - and characterisation is such a central part of the story - that I hope they get the screen time they deserve. In a way, Kurenai is so unusual it’s hard to guess what the writers have planned for it but I can’t wait to see what they come up with!

@usagijen: thanks for the link - I’ll give it a read when I have enough time to give it proper thought! I’d be interested in reading the light novels actually since the story has such a fascinating premise. I’d like to learn more about Shinkuro’s past too, but I doubt that later episodes of the anime will allow that (not without leaving other important aspects out instead).

@coburn: trying to juggle his studying and unusual job is one thing that makes Shinkuro so interesting - he certainly shares that ‘hidden depth’ aspect that Hei has (and yes, I’m eagerly awaiting the opportunity to see DtB through to the end!)

@Sasa: I really ought to re-watch Leon sometime soon as well - I’ve only seen three of Besson’s films (that, Nikita and the Fifth Element) but thought that they were all fantastic. *Sigh* so much to watch, so little time…

]]> By: Sasa http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/05/11/kurenai-heres-to-the-child-and-all-she-has-to-teach-us/#comment-42867 Sasa Tue, 13 May 2008 19:48:56 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/?p=500#comment-42867 I really like the comparison with Leon, especially since Natalie Portman's portrait of a young girl is equally strong in my opinion. It makes me want to watch the movie again now. Now I am waiting for Murasaki to point a gun onto her head, forcing Shinkuro to tell her that he loves her. Harr. I really like the comparison with Leon, especially since Natalie Portman’s portrait of a young girl is equally strong in my opinion. It makes me want to watch the movie again now.

Now I am waiting for Murasaki to point a gun onto her head, forcing Shinkuro to tell her that he loves her. Harr.

]]> By: coburn http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/05/11/kurenai-heres-to-the-child-and-all-she-has-to-teach-us/#comment-42860 coburn Tue, 13 May 2008 10:56:43 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/?p=500#comment-42860 I like the comparison to Leon. Unlike Leon Shinkurou has a social life with his school friends. He's not so much a pure professional as an example of absolutely segregating work from life. I also thought of Hei there, although as a contractor his approach is made rather creepier. I like the comparison to Leon. Unlike Leon Shinkurou has a social life with his school friends. He’s not so much a pure professional as an example of absolutely segregating work from life. I also thought of Hei there, although as a contractor his approach is made rather creepier.

]]> By: usagijen http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/05/11/kurenai-heres-to-the-child-and-all-she-has-to-teach-us/#comment-42809 usagijen Tue, 13 May 2008 02:47:33 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/?p=500#comment-42809 That train scene evoked in me quite a lot of thoughts and emotions, as I find myself relating with both Shinkurou and Murasaki. It was enough for me to recall my childhood days, and reflect on the dilemmas we face as adults, which, at its worst, renders us apathetic to the plight of other people. As much as I'd like to say more, I think I'll just redirect you to my <a href="http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net/2008/05/04/kure-nai-03-sudden-spouts-of-sagacious-thoughts/" rel="nofollow">post</a> on this, Martin... though it's quite a long-winding tl;dr post x__x;;; Shinkurou admires Murasaki for her courage, as implied in the anime, and shown in one of his thought-monologues in the novel. I'll be looking forward to more of your insightful Kure-nai posts, and I might just be inspired to write about Shinkurou's childhood past myself, thanks to the novel and the levels of detail it adds to all this. ^^ That train scene evoked in me quite a lot of thoughts and emotions, as I find myself relating with both Shinkurou and Murasaki. It was enough for me to recall my childhood days, and reflect on the dilemmas we face as adults, which, at its worst, renders us apathetic to the plight of other people. As much as I’d like to say more, I think I’ll just redirect you to my post on this, Martin… though it’s quite a long-winding tl;dr post x__x;;;

Shinkurou admires Murasaki for her courage, as implied in the anime, and shown in one of his thought-monologues in the novel.

I’ll be looking forward to more of your insightful Kure-nai posts, and I might just be inspired to write about Shinkurou’s childhood past myself, thanks to the novel and the levels of detail it adds to all this. ^^

]]> By: Peter S http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/2008/05/11/kurenai-heres-to-the-child-and-all-she-has-to-teach-us/#comment-42763 Peter S Mon, 12 May 2008 03:58:46 +0000 http://www.concretebadger.net/blog/?p=500#comment-42763 Right now the show is setting up the pieces and showing off its strengths but I'm getting a little tired of "Innocent, headstrong girl messes with tough guy's work and life." I'm ready for the main action, I assume, when they start trying to get the girl back. It shouldn't be long. I didn't realize this series was only 13 eps. Though I like how they slowly fed us the backstory, like the two girls in high school who are in on the whole thing (which snuck up on me), and it will be interesting to see how the two neighbors fit in later. I hope they aren't just dropped. Right now the show is setting up the pieces and showing off its strengths but I’m getting a little tired of “Innocent, headstrong girl messes with tough guy’s work and life.” I’m ready for the main action, I assume, when they start trying to get the girl back. It shouldn’t be long. I didn’t realize this series was only 13 eps.

Though I like how they slowly fed us the backstory, like the two girls in high school who are in on the whole thing (which snuck up on me), and it will be interesting to see how the two neighbors fit in later. I hope they aren’t just dropped.

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