FujiTV decision. Like Bebop or R.O.D. in their time, so the series will be finished, but still... crap.
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Rid Hershel
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"Re(1):Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17"
, posted Fri 20 Aug 05:45
Any special reason? Bad ratings? I know that Bebop was for its content...
Iggy
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"Re(2):Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17"
, posted Fri 20 Aug 06:36
I haven't found the official annoucement, but I think someone said one the reasons was that the scenario was too slow to develop (which is, well, a completely justified complain).
Still, I don't quite think "the show has bad storytelling" would be enough to...
StickClick
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"Re(3):Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17"
, posted Fri 20 Aug 07:05
Is the show really not that great?
I only watched the first episode, but I can't imagine the show is worse than some of all that other crap out there...
I wonder how this will affect the US release, if at all?
war 94th Post
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"Re(3):Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17"
, posted Fri 20 Aug 07:18
Probably due to three medicore "i've got to get stronger!!!/sunflowers!!!/food!!!" episodes for every "here's a bizarre take on a standard cliche" one. Actually, probably not.
gg
Iggy
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"Re(4):Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17"
, posted Fri 20 Aug 07:51
quote: Is the show really not that great?
I only watched the first episode, but I can't imagine the show is worse than some of all that other crap out there...
Actually, it's quite pretentious. It has some great episodes like the first one, but other abysmal episodes inbetween. Even though the good episodes are really entertaining, I prefer a show like Otogizoushi which has a constant quality and, while it doesn't try to revolutionize anything, at least stays focused (and the story is actually quite fast there. I have the feeling the story of Champloo hasn't evolved since the very first episode; I know they have twice the number of episodes to fill, but still...)
quote: I wonder how this will affect the US release, if at all?
I don't think it will affect it more than it affected Cowboy Bebop ?
Zepy
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"Re(5):Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17"
, posted Fri 20 Aug 08:07
BUT
Ragnarok the animation is still running.
It can't be stopped because it sucked. Ragnarok the animation would have been cancelled 15 minutes into the first episode.
Then again, Champloo's on Fuji TV... They don't seem to like anime too much. Maybe they looked at the viewership in that last episode that nobody wanted to watch and decided to scrap the anime.
DarkZero
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"Re(6):Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17"
, posted Fri 20 Aug 08:29
quote: BUT
Ragnarok the animation is still running.
It can't be stopped because it sucked. Ragnarok the animation would have been cancelled 15 minutes into the first episode.
Then again, Champloo's on Fuji TV... They don't seem to like anime too much. Maybe they looked at the viewership in that last episode that nobody wanted to watch and decided to scrap the anime.
If Japanese TV networks get cuts of their shows' DVD releases the same way American TV networks do, then couldn't that be a reason? If the show sucks, then even if it has decent ratings (fans just trying to finish out the story?), it won't make much at all on DVD.
And what happened with Cowboy Bebop, exactly? I didn't realize that it had been cancelled.
Rid Hershel
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"Re(7):Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17"
, posted Fri 20 Aug 09:01
quote:I didn't realize that it had been cancelled.
If I recall correctly, the first episodes were aired with censorship cuts and it was cancelled in the middle (around Jupiter Jazz maybe?).
Holiday
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"Re(6):Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17"
, posted Fri 20 Aug 09:37
As Iggy mentioned, it's not the first time Fuji has done something to butcher an anime.
Other examples: Gantz (freezing scenes while you still hear squishy sound effects). Girls Bravo (super steam + soap suds censoring, a new first?).
But maybe this way we'll finally get to know Fuu a bit better, if Champloo gets shown on a satellite channel or something.
I don't think the studio really cares too much about it. After all, their main revenue is in DVD sales and merchandising. The losers are us!
Btw,
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Ammadeau
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"Re(7):Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17"
, posted Fri 20 Aug 09:43
The irony of the poll is I'm watching 2x2 Shinobu right now... and I've probably watched all the fansubbed eps far too many times as it is.
, posted Fri 20 Aug 10:01
Hard poll, on one hand Shinobuden had the BEST "pilder on" reference EVER, but Champloo had samurai battle on drugs... can't decide!
Fuchikoma
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"Re(9):Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17"
, posted Fri 20 Aug 11:30
Well at least we still have Samurai 7... but what the hell happened on episode 7? It's like an entirely different studio took over the show... animation style compltely changed... it almost looks like they were trying to imitate Champloo.
Zepy
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"Iggy"
, posted Fri 20 Aug 14:44
quote: As Iggy mentioned, it's not the first time Fuji has done something to butcher an anime.
I have started the invasion of Iggy's identity. SOON EVERYTHING WILL BE MINE.
Iggy
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"Zepy"
, posted Fri 20 Aug 15:07
quote:I have started the invasion of Iggy's identity. SOON EVERYTHING WILL BE MINE.
It's so hard to be popular... But it's my duty as a cheerleader! Oh, that makes me think, I haven't answered Naruto yet.
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"Re(1):Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17"
, posted Fri 20 Aug 16:26
I think Champloo's problem is that it was hyped as something it really isn't. Ppl thought it would be Bebop X2 with swords. Even the logo reminds you of bebop. But its much more easy going and silly. Maybe the creator was thinking something along the lines of Lupin action/comedy capers.
It may build to something bigger and meaner though. It certainly has the potential.
, posted Fri 20 Aug 21:47
I voted for 2x2 cause Onsokomaru is the man. Amd it has Shinobo lusting after Kaede...GABORA~!
As for Samurai, more rumor as that it'll still be carried by the digital Fuji network after ep 17. So I suspect it can range from low ratings, to more mature content, to wanting to sell more DVD's of later episodes to all 3...
Iggy
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"Re(3):Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17"
, posted Sat 21 Aug 00:21
People ! People, why aren't you voting for Otougizoushi ? It's the Heian era ! Only this is enough to make the show hundreds time classier than the average samurai show ! It has pseudo kogo in it ! It has people in hakama and eboshi dancing with fans! It has Abe no Seimei ! It has Shou Tajima ! It has a main character walking in jūnihitoe in the fourth episode ! ....philistines !
Jazzie D
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"Re(8):Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17"
, posted Sat 21 Aug 00:37
I guess it's sensible for this move to happen, though I still don't like the idea. I will give the first two series a chance, but samurai and mecha are like water and oil to me. They don't mix well together. That's why I never did get a start on watching "Samurai 7". "Samurai Champloo" had potential, but I stopped after a few episodes because of some reason making me think that I won't enjoy it in the long run.
Gabora~!
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"Re(1):Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17"
, posted Sat 21 Aug 01:56
damn that's too bad ... i really like the animation though i do understand the whole slow story progression =\ been waiting for more insight on fuu's determination to find the sunflower samurai.
"Samurai Champloo stopped at episode 17" 
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