It seems that Angel Beats!, the latest project from Maeda Jun and Key that was reported earlier is not a in fact a game at all, but is actually an anime series.
Reports are surfacing that the similarity between the main character’s looks and those of Haruhi is intentional, and it seems set to contain Haruhi parody elements.
In the latest edition of Dengeki G’s, it has been revealed that the series will be set in the afterlife, and all the characters are already dead. The characters will be involved in a battle (whether it is tournament style is not clear) and angels will feature, all terribly original fare.
Yurippe, the Haruhi-esque lead character, heads a group suspiciously called the “SSS Group”, in order to win this battle.
Key’s other well known member, Na-Ga, is said to have completed the main storyline and also the individual stories for around 30 of the series characters, which rather suggests a lengthy title. A longer or mixed media anime seems quite possible.
As with Maeda’s other stories it will revolve around a single theme, in this case: 人生 (life).
Aniplex is set to be producing the anime, although there are no mentions of which studio will be animating it.
Observers are quick to point out that this story sounds similar to Yu Yu Hakusho or even Bleach, and the SSS Group sounds similar to the “SoS Dan”. Just how far this title will take these “references”, “inspirations” or (hopefully) parodies is not clear.
One thing that fans can be certain of is that Little Busters! will not be animated anytime soon…
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Sounds like parody to me... or a really badly-conceived shonen show.
WHAT IS SO FUCKING GOOD ABOUT THIS BORING ANIME!!!!!!!??????
I'm not quite sure I understand your question. Are you referring to Haruhi?
A Key series parodying Haruhi will be really fun, that's for sure.
I just hope KyoAni are the ones animating it, just because the lulz will be even better.
The only bad thing, just like linkinstreet mentions is that Little Busters may take even longer to be animated, however if Angel Beats isn't a KyoAni show, then there is hope that KyoAni will be making LB during fall.
"[...]!!!!!!!??????"
are you retarded or something?
Found an article about him: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moronus_Imbecillius *sarcasm*
You liek dat anime, good.
You haet dat anime, STFU.
I like it, da dum da dum I like it.
Cuz it's by KEY
I can't think of any reasons why I should be excited about this anymore.
Hmmm.... Interesting, looking forward for it.
I LIKE UR Okami pic =]
No KyoAni animation work confirmed?
Since its from key it must be a lot better than suzumya
+9001
In fact, anything beats that shit.
I find it funny how the same people who like K-ON can hate on Haruhi. It's ironic.
I mean, which is more shallow? That which actually has a plot and, I don't know, decent male characters or one that's just LOL CUTE GIRLS?
Not that I'm implying that you like K-ON. Just an observation.
Also Haruhi is popular for a reason. Just sayin'.
"... male characters ..."
INSTAFAIL!
Go fuck yourself, moetard.
Anime needs more epic male characters to balance out the pure, contrived, utter, banal shit that is the moe genre.
Fuck K-ON and all it stands for.
How can you compare the two?
K-ON! = slice of life (school life.)
Haruhi = supernatural/scifi mix and Haruhi herself is insane.
They're both by KyoAni. And both are set in a high school. And both have cute girls.
That's enough for most people.
But I was more referring to the fact that I've seen some people who despise Haruhi praise K-ON and I can't understand why.
Haruhi is a far superior work, storywise.
^
Word.
Sir you are a hero of our time.
Gay On! is a faggotry trying to copy the awesome Linda! Linda! Linda! movie. At least Linda! Linda! Linda! was funnier, and has males.
The hell is Linda?
To all: STFU!
Haruhi is superior, the end.
I think it is just about what you expect from a show. Haruhi promised supernatural and mystery, and it didn't meet some peoples expectations. But when you go and watch K-ON you know that the best you can expect is moemoe schoolgirls fooling around and occassionally playing some music.
So if you watch anime genres you actually like, a complex anime that you can expect more from can become shit more easily than a simple one with no particular happening.
The only reason the haruhi show doesn't supply is that itr's so fucking SHORT. Season 1 barely passes the intros. The novels are still ongoing too.
What I'M waiting for is a completely new adaption of it, after all the novels are published.
THAT will be spectacular.
A few observations as to why Haruhi is a short anime:
1. KyoAni doesn't want to screw up the Anime - plot and storywise.
2. The author is still working on the light novels with the utmost care in writing so that the first observation mentioned is as valid as it can be.
Just speaking my mind....
I think the reason that K-ON! sucked was because it was a cheap rip off/cross between Haruhi and Lucky Star... so it ended up with nothing but moeblobs... becasue it didn't have Lucky Star's level of mindless (yet funny) antics, and it didn't have Haruhi's level of intelligent (yet insane) antics... so it fused two awesome shows... changed the plot, and got rid of the good points... leaving somewhat passable music, and moeblobs... that's it...
You sir, are the gayest person alive. Go watch some more Boku no Pico.
@Kaisos
Your problem comes in listening to lunatic fanboys talk about K-ON! in that it sounds like you have a problem with the audience more than you have a problem with the show itself. K-ON! itself is a pretty decent show, so is Haruhi, but as Anonymous already stated, they're two different types of shows, regardless of whether or not they're made by the same animation company. They really shouldn't be compared to each other.
tl;dr: plz2hate on the fanboys, not the show itself.
Since Angel Beats is from key it must be a lot better than suzumya
Yes, because Key anime are that amazing.
I've watched all kyo-Ani's series so far and the Key based omes are certainly not my favourites. Kanon was good and the Clannad serieses were alright but Air sucked, in my opinion.
In order of favourite Kyo-ani stuff:
Haruhi > Kanon > Clannad > FMP stuff > Lucky star > K-On > air
"One thing that fans can be certain of is that Little Busters! will not be animated anytime soon…"
Trolling for Key fans. ^^; Because it's being produced by Aniplex as a separate mixed-media production, there's not necessarily any reason to believe that a Pony Canyon/TBS/Kyoto Animation adaptation of Little Busters (or other Key games) may not also be in the works. They don't have to be mutually exclusive.
Parody of Harhui!? IM SO THERE :D
Definitely. I wonder how many lolis there'll be...
hopefully as many as the heavenly stars
OVER NINE THOUSAND??!!
Friggin' nice.
Guess we won't have to wait long for
the Anime.
Just hope it's better than Haruhi Suzumiya No Yutsuu.
I'm interested. That's it.
WHY would I not be? Look at those eyes.
I'd rather see little busters
+1
INDEED, WHERE'S MAH LITTLE BUSTERS! ANIME D: */rage*
I'd rather see Tomoyo After.
agreed!
by agreed, I mean Little Busters! Tomoyo can suck my dick.
You have no dick.... but Tomoyo after would be a bad anime.. .cause it's too damn sad for an alternate world...
Protip: Key/Visual Art's == sad
That. Is. So. Haruhi.
But do admit that you like the eyes, right Basilio? :3
Hahaha I guess. I've always loved Key's char design (well, the newer ones... the older ones like Kanon and Air are... kinda sketchy).
Those knee socks beat Haruhi hands down(character design-wise).
Mmm... Zettai ryouiki.
Rank A, no less!
Desho? Desho.
Hajime no ip-pun
well...if its decent i guess its not too bad.
any more originality in the world?
Originality has been dead since before Shakespeare.
The quality of a work just depends on how the tired cliches are played.
So there was Gundam before Shakespeare?
Who could forget the legendary 00 Trojan Horse? Remember the book in which a teenage Odysseus stole it from an Achaean research facility and fired his particles all over the city?
Oh my god...someone actually understands the current state of originality...THANK YOU!
Do we get a male lead called Kyun?
Kimi ni Mune Kyun?
It's like the creators used a "random-shonen-story-generator" to create this...
...the lead is cute :D
I agree the story looks like shit, but, but, Jun Maeda and Key.
This can't be bad. It probably won't be good either, but it can't be bad.
This is in no way going to delay production of Little Busters. PLEASE stop spreading misinformation
It is more or less a risky effort. If they do not cope with the main storyline and emphasize on references enough in the right times, it would prove to simple be an unsuccessful cliche...
We still have hope for Little Busters. There's no solid proof (yet) that Angel Beats will be animated by KyoAni. After all, KyoAni is quite well known for adapting things and not for their original work (look how Munto turned out).
doesn't get any better than suzume in my opinion. especially when she gets blown over in her raincoat or whatever. or whenever her face is on screen.
Very unlikely that KyoAni is behind it.
Reportedly it's A-1 and Yamakan again.
i said that character design was intentional a while ago.
More parodies?? Really? Do we need more of those??
Angel.. beat.. beating.. angel..
Am I the only one hoping for a mix of Haruhi and Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan (Beating Angel Dokuro-chan)?
That would make for very interesting and amusing OP Parody.. Beat-to-death Goddess Harumi-chan...
Haruhi parody you say? Sure. I could be buying that...
Sounds very interesting but will Haruhi be able to finally bust out some badass god-like moves? Considering what is says about the anime, it sounds very confusing but can't wait to see it.
my bad, it isn't Haruhi.
+2
I like to see a work of originality more so than a parody. And I believe I speak for all LB fans when I say this:
We need Kudo!
+9001
it's ok
it's ok
coz it's key
If there will be a Tsuruya-like character craving for smoked cheese all the time, this is a must see for me.
Key: milking a cashcow that's not even theirs.
I've never ever seen Key creations to be some imitate stuff, so I'll just pass on this news; probably Dengeki's try to get the heat of Haruhi on to them.
Since Key has been more of a trendsetter studio, a sign that 'story' does sell in anime industry and pretty much an architect for the moé as we know of today, I have no fear of their productions~ -If they wanted to put some fighting in their stuff, well, why not?
Hell, there's just 'no way' for something out of Key to be bad...
http://key.visualarts.gr.jp/angelbeats/blog/
btw, their blog is here but it seems they're just talking about music and Persona 3-4.. -.-
LOL que?
Anyone consider that pic could just be a publicity stunt they put up when they happened to notice their main character has some resemblance to Haruhi?
I see a slut in there.
Goddammit it's like Lucky Star all over again.
I had my hopes up the first time I saw the protagonist.
The I read the story and got Shikabane Hime feeling (not good)
I don't want to judge the show before I've seen it but it doesn't sound intrigin or exciting at all
There was even a Haruhi character in a SwanEye game called Hara☆Hara!! Nakadashi Gakuen Seikatsu (孕ら☆ハラっ！！～中出し学園せ～かつ, http://www.swaneye.com/swaneye/harahara/harahara_index.html). Similar appearance, similar behavior, and even similar name (涼宮 ハルヒ = Suzumiya Haruhi (_Spring_ Day?) vs. 珠洲宮 夏姫 = Suzumiya Natsuki (_Summer_ Princess)).
This might be awesome, depending on who else gets parodied on the roster. I'll keep an eye on this one!
It will probably be an anime at first then an eroge/visual novel later.
Sold!
Why the hell aren't they adapting Eternal Fighter Zero instead?
I don't care if it's a Parody of Haruhi, Evangelion, Pokemon, Mickey etc... Since it's from Key i'll watch.
looool, no way!!! Haruhi parody....well I cant wait for see XD
Wee sounds like a good fighting anime to mee..I want one with lesss emotional factors please T_T
Whatever, but I love both Haruhi and K-On.
The End
Bleach + Haruhi + Clannad/Kanon? Oh wow. Impressive.
So does this means Key is expanding into the anime industry directly?
"One thing that fans can be certain of is that Little Busters! will not be animated anytime soon…"
Oh great...
actually a slight correction about little buster!
i have insider info from an animator that says that little buster is actually in works and it's about 50% done and if we're lucky we'll get a really late 2009 release or more reasonable a 2010 spring release.
ohh that and they might do a re release of air or planaterium for the next project (both title still in discussion and might not be green light at all.)
but she's cuter than haruhi so is a win for me ^-^
Beats L.A!!!