The 5th episode of Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt has delivered something of a shock, with the second half (or 10th episode if preferred) adopting a rather unexpected artistic direction.
The first part contains the usual antics (representative sample below), but this was largely ignored for reasons which will soon become obvious.
The second part however takes a rather radical departure from the rest of the series:
And what do Panty and Stocking look like in this new world?
The fan response ranges from bewilderment to boredom, and of course the usual stream of complaints…
Oh wow, saw half of that episode now and its fucking Awesome, like i said before, i never had that much joy of watching a Anime Series since a long time.
Cant wait to see what will happen in the next Episode.
Thanks, Gainax.
Sankaku really need restrict kids and adults with deformed brains from registering to this site just to downvote praise comments on overhated shows like P&S and K-on..
The prob is that ppl like you are to much into "mass production anime" or "mainstream anime".
While other studios try to bring up other manners of art, they fight a real and harsh battle that mostly seems lost, still there are ppl who at least think differently, its all a matter of taste and the thing is people cant be constructive which really is sad to me.
I dont care people say i dislike it as long they find a good reason to make critics.
Btw this anime is animated in a manner cartoonnetwork could never pull of. People tend to mistake art with animation, also the art is pretty japanese if you go explore japanese trends, just try to find kawai art concepts and you will see this is more japanese then western, ppl just fail at some points.
Truth is that i enjoy seeing new manners of art and which are really well constructed, story too.
Just grow and be constructive otherwise you wont go far.
Bah need to make an acc since sankaku changed i never posted again cause i didnt wont to but it seems i am quite obligated to.
Culture improvement and thats all.
Gainax just manages to be unique and thats why i love them so much.
It's funny how people pick on the art style of episode 5B when that particular art style has been around for a while.
Look up Tekkon Kinkreet by Studio 4°C, assholes.
This exact same art style was also used by Studio 4°C in their animated short-film for Batman: Gotham Knight.
I like the art style, but not because that I think it's pretty, I actually find the style rather ugly. But that's what it's SUPPOSED to look like. The photo-realism of the backgrounds and the unattractiveness of the characters are supposed to showcase how unattractive real-life can look like.
Only people who've watched Tekkon Kinkreet would be able to appreciate how the story and art style in 5B compliment each other.
this art style has also been used in kemonozume so maybe the fact that is produced by CONCHI whoever he is, people complaining about this will keep complaining cuz they will keep featuring directors in next chapters
The critics who criticize the art probably didn't pay much attention to the story of 5B, which is actually told from a glum guy's PoV when he sees Panty & Stocking, who are like gods.
I like how just because the leg isn't show, that the leg isn't there. Its not like she could be winding her leg up back behind her skirt to kick someone or anything. there is quite a few reasons as to why the leg wouldn't be drawn if you take the time to actually see what is being shown in the image.
I'm not defending the show, I'm assaulting stupidity.
Childish toilet humor for giggling 8 year olds who crack up by hearing words like shit, booger or bitch. This show is utterly disgusting and is an insult for every beeing with a brain.
I like the originality of the show. I can watch as much 'normal' anime as I want, so I find P&S rather a nice change-of-pace. All I can say to the detractors is "Don't watch it if you don't like it, but please STFU!"
oddly, the most lower point of Gainax was when try tried to hard to do manga adaptions, more "normal" anime: Mahoromatic and Kareshi Kanojo no jijo. Both panned by critics and fans.
nah! I hope Gainax keeps creating new and refreshing IP like FLCL, Nadia, Abenobashi, Evangelion, Gurren lagann, gunbuster/diebuster, ebichu and P&S
Ebichuu isn't a new IP for Gainax... it was josei manga first. Gainax decided to do it because everyone on the Eva set got a kick out of it when Kotono brought it in one day.
Sure Karekano was panned by the critics and fans based on it's entire run... but early on it was still a critical success and very popular with fans. It was considered a risky venture for Gainax when they first announced it... at that point, nobody was sure how Gainax would do with a shojo property, but they managed to come out strong with high energy and hilarious episodes that won people over pretty quick. And then it disintegrated in legendary fashion (which everyone should already know). There is a very good series there for the watching, you just need to abridge it.
As for P&S... I'm finding it good enough to at least keep watching. But it's no where near as good as Ebichu.
Oh wow, saw half of that episode now and its fucking Awesome, like i said before, i never had that much joy of watching a Anime Series since a long time.
Cant wait to see what will happen in the next Episode.
Thanks, Gainax.
Haters gonna Hate.
Whats wrong with the People on Sankaku these Days?
Sankaku really need restrict kids and adults with deformed brains from registering to this site just to downvote praise comments on overhated shows like P&S and K-on..
The prob is that ppl like you are to much into "mass production anime" or "mainstream anime".
While other studios try to bring up other manners of art, they fight a real and harsh battle that mostly seems lost, still there are ppl who at least think differently, its all a matter of taste and the thing is people cant be constructive which really is sad to me.
I dont care people say i dislike it as long they find a good reason to make critics.
Btw this anime is animated in a manner cartoonnetwork could never pull of. People tend to mistake art with animation, also the art is pretty japanese if you go explore japanese trends, just try to find kawai art concepts and you will see this is more japanese then western, ppl just fail at some points.
Truth is that i enjoy seeing new manners of art and which are really well constructed, story too.
Just grow and be constructive otherwise you wont go far.
Bah need to make an acc since sankaku changed i never posted again cause i didnt wont to but it seems i am quite obligated to.
Culture improvement and thats all.
Gainax just manages to be unique and thats why i love them so much.
How about it restricts the children who actually like this crap. It would mean far less bans considering how much almost everyone hates this show.
Oh Gainax, you so desperate.
This entire show has been a desperate move to get attention.
Pretty sad.
Go look at Naruto Shippuden quality from Studio Pierrot, and say that twice.
I believe they call this "Pulling an Eva"
This is why I love Gainax, you SRSLY can never guess what they will do next!
It's funny how people pick on the art style of episode 5B when that particular art style has been around for a while.
Look up Tekkon Kinkreet by Studio 4°C, assholes.
This exact same art style was also used by Studio 4°C in their animated short-film for Batman: Gotham Knight.
I like the art style, but not because that I think it's pretty, I actually find the style rather ugly. But that's what it's SUPPOSED to look like. The photo-realism of the backgrounds and the unattractiveness of the characters are supposed to showcase how unattractive real-life can look like.
Only people who've watched Tekkon Kinkreet would be able to appreciate how the story and art style in 5B compliment each other.
I don't get it. People don't like the change of artstyle? I personally loved it, just too bad that the episode itself wasn't all that good.
So long as it doesn't turn into a "Pulling a Karekano".
Cannot WAIT for Panty, Socking and K-ON.
Lulz shall nt be missed, Gainex!!
this art style has also been used in kemonozume so maybe the fact that is produced by CONCHI whoever he is, people complaining about this will keep complaining cuz they will keep featuring directors in next chapters
MY EYES
but yeah...why are people still complaining about panty and stocking on the 5th episode?
if you dont like it then dont fricking watch it
The critics who criticize the art probably didn't pay much attention to the story of 5B, which is actually told from a glum guy's PoV when he sees Panty & Stocking, who are like gods.
In the end, its still a pretty good episode.
I demand not to be bored, actually.
Bwahahahhah. Eat this, critics who demanded a different art style. ^_^
I wasn't talking about the quality.
@Ray
Well said, friend~
I'm sure everyone remembers this:
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2010/07/03/naruto-achieves-legendary-quality/
And Pain's attempt at copying Sonic the Hedgehog:
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/naruto-quality-2.gif
lol narutard 2x the fail
i also think the story is off in the anime compared to the manga
Oh Gainax, you so awesome.
fixd'
Really Awesome!!!
Lulz at pic #13. Stop that man, you're not Ika-Musume.
I didn't mind the second half at all. It was quite well done for such a short story.
CANT UNSEE FUGLY ANIMATION!!
You have no idea what animation is.
The art can be called fugly but hey, so are a lot of real people.
Gainax had all the intention to do the art fugly, its just a diferent style.
I know. Look at the 2nd to last pic. Shes missing her leg. QUALITY!
Shes running, if youd see it in motion you would get it. Desperate complaints are desperate.
Because anytime you can't see something it ceases to exist, amirite?
Fucking solopists, ruining my anime.
I voted up solipsism.
I like how just because the leg isn't show, that the leg isn't there. Its not like she could be winding her leg up back behind her skirt to kick someone or anything. there is quite a few reasons as to why the leg wouldn't be drawn if you take the time to actually see what is being shown in the image.
I'm not defending the show, I'm assaulting stupidity.
This show is anti moe. This show is anti love.
F*ck this show.
I think people need to stop taking anime as serious business and just enjoy it or not watch it if it ain't your tastes.
but anime is serious business...
Kids do love their Cartoon Network.
Childish toilet humor for giggling 8 year olds who crack up by hearing words like shit, booger or bitch. This show is utterly disgusting and is an insult for every beeing with a brain.
Yeah, I agree. They need to put more money into mature stuff like K-On and Ichigo Mashimaro! And also good psychological mangas like Kodomo no Jikan.
I completely disagree, they need to put more money in inmature and senseless stuff like Serial Experiments Lain,Cowboy Bebop or Space Runaway Ideon.
cartoon is not for kids
I like the originality of the show. I can watch as much 'normal' anime as I want, so I find P&S rather a nice change-of-pace. All I can say to the detractors is "Don't watch it if you don't like it, but please STFU!"
All these guro mindraep completely disappeared from my head the moment I saw the 2nd last pic.. :)
Second half was interesting for being different. The norm is kinda boring.
the horror!!
You Got Gainax'D :)
just as planned
i see this coming
The End Of Gainax
oddly, the most lower point of Gainax was when try tried to hard to do manga adaptions, more "normal" anime: Mahoromatic and Kareshi Kanojo no jijo. Both panned by critics and fans.
nah! I hope Gainax keeps creating new and refreshing IP like FLCL, Nadia, Abenobashi, Evangelion, Gurren lagann, gunbuster/diebuster, ebichu and P&S
Ebichuu isn't a new IP for Gainax... it was josei manga first. Gainax decided to do it because everyone on the Eva set got a kick out of it when Kotono brought it in one day.
Sure Karekano was panned by the critics and fans based on it's entire run... but early on it was still a critical success and very popular with fans. It was considered a risky venture for Gainax when they first announced it... at that point, nobody was sure how Gainax would do with a shojo property, but they managed to come out strong with high energy and hilarious episodes that won people over pretty quick. And then it disintegrated in legendary fashion (which everyone should already know). There is a very good series there for the watching, you just need to abridge it.
As for P&S... I'm finding it good enough to at least keep watching. But it's no where near as good as Ebichu.
Thanks, didnt know ebichu was an josei manga.
I like Karekano and ebichu, both are over regular anime production. :)