Nintendo returns to the movies!

Tsuyoshi-kun · Post by **Tsuyoshi-kun** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:12 pm

It's hard to really sum up Yokoyama, as it's not really about anything. Like G.Silver already said, though, it's very laid back and calm. There is a lot of capters where Alpha, the main character (female robot), just hangs out and watches the scenery. Which is actually better than it sounds, since the art is so nice.

It's really something you have to read for yourself. You can download chapters here;

http://ykk.misago.org

Protodude · Post by **Protodude** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:52 pm

Wow, I'm surprised to learn I'm not the only one here who likes YKK. I've really got to start reading it again, I've only read the first 3 volumes. It's kind of a shame this series isn't out in America.

Oh, and I thought that old man was going to be some sort of lecherous creep, but I was pleasantly surprised....

One Classy Bloke · Post by **One Classy Bloke** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 1:30 am

I didn't like the ending. It stopped way too suddenly, and towards the end, time was skipping too much. Years flew by between single chapters.

That said, the way the creator managed to develop a feeling that an ending was coming was indeed very good. There's some unanswered questions too, for example Alpha's master, the Alpha in the sky and the Misago.

There's also nudity for those interested in that.

Protodude · Post by **Protodude** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 11:48 am

Are you reffering to the anime or the manga?

Tsuyoshi-kun · Post by **Tsuyoshi-kun** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:32 am

He's referring to the manga, which had a lot of time skipping around the last couple of years of its run. That was kind of annoying, but it didn't bother me that much.

M.C.Dillinger · Post by **M.C.Dillinger** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 11:14 am

Found this on IGN

IGN wrote: The currently untitled Animal Crossing animated movie is is being prepared for a planned Japanese opening in December. Serving as director is Jouji Shimura, known for his work on Master Keaton and Shin Angyo Onshi. The game's staff is said to be cooperating on the project, which promises to retain the themes that have helped the game appeal to all audiences.
A US release for the movie has yet to be announced.

M.C.Dillinger · Post by **M.C.Dillinger** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 10:56 am

"Doubutsu no Mori: The Movie" will be in Japanese movie theaters December 16th. Also, their is a new trailer on the official website.
Resetti makes an appearance.

Heroic One · Post by **Heroic One** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 5:06 pm

How the hell can you make a movie out of Animal Crossing? There's no plot whatsoever!

Protodude · Post by **Protodude** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 10:28 pm

Green Gibbon! from ages past wrote:How... how will they make a movie out of that? There is no story. You just live. And collect furniture.

j-man · Post by **j-man** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 10:41 pm

Hopper's in it! <3

Post by **Green Gibbon!** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 11:44 pm

I'm hoping Tom Nook makes the next Smash Bros.

Heroic One · Post by **Heroic One** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:39 am

Green Gibbon! wrote:I'm hoping Tom Nook makes the next Smash Bros.

What moveset would he have?
Go, "Extremely lax on collecting rent" attack!

Zeta · Post by **Zeta** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 9:40 am

Tanuki Transformation, Furniture Toss, Tail Whack, and Price Gouge.

Obviously.

MegaKitsune · Post by **MegaKitsune** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:06 am

That actually doesn't look that bad...too bad it will inevitably be handled by 4Kids...

Zeta · Post by **Zeta** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 2:29 pm

4Kids: "We have only four different voice actors, and our response to dealing with more characters than that in a single production is to give everyone OUTRAGEOUS foreign accents! Sacre Bleu! Hola! Yeehaw!"

Ngangbius · Post by **Ngangbius** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:11 pm

Does 4Kids even have an exclusive contract to handle Nintendo merchandise anymore? I mean there was a fallout between the two companies on the future of Pokemon. Pokemon USA now handles the dub of the anime and I'm assuming other merchandise.

Arcade · Post by **Arcade** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:35 pm

Well, is incredible how many movies staring Ã¢â‚¬Å“Funny animalsÃ¢â‚¬ï¿¾ have been made in recent yearsÃ¢â‚¬Â¦

Zeta · Post by **Zeta** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:52 pm

Because they're easier to animated in CGI, since you don't have to worry about the uncanny valley. Luckily, with Monster House, Incredibles, and Meet the Robinsons, it looks like the age of 3-D furries might be ending.

MegaKitsune · Post by **MegaKitsune** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:55 pm

Zeta wrote:Because they're easier to animated in CGI, since you don't have to worry about the uncanny valley.

Which, if you've never heard of, is a FASCINATING read...

One Classy Bloke · Post by **One Classy Bloke** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 5:35 pm

Zeta wrote:Because they're easier to animated in CGI, since you don't have to worry about the uncanny valley. Luckily, with Monster House, Incredibles, and Meet the Robinsons, it looks like the age of 3-D furries might be ending.

I still doubt it. Looking at the upcoming animated films all seem to be involving animals.

MegaKitsune · Post by **MegaKitsune** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 5:42 pm

One Classy Bloke wrote:
Zeta wrote:Because they're easier to animated in CGI, since you don't have to worry about the uncanny valley. Luckily, with Monster House, Incredibles, and Meet the Robinsons, it looks like the age of 3-D furries might be ending.
I still doubt it. Looking at the upcoming animated films all seem to be involving animals.

It's probably not due to the fact that it's easier to animate, but rather that cartoon animals can express more emotion than probably any other character type out there.

OK, for a more logical reason blame Madagascar. After that took off like a rocket, everybody wanted a piece.

Zeta · Post by **Zeta** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 9:36 pm

It's probably not due to the fact that it's easier to animate, but rather that cartoon animals can express more emotion than probably any other character type out there.

Yeah. Nothing expresses human emotion like everything BUT humans.

Shadow Hog · Post by **Shadow Hog** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:46 am

Next up: a 3D animation featuring furniture. (Because furniture is SO expressive!)

By the by, somebody add the missing "i" to the title for the love of God. It honestly sounds like Nintendo got back into disco dancing.

MegaKitsune · Post by **MegaKitsune** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 1:23 pm

That reminds me...is SEGA going to get their act together and release a Wii version of Samba De Amigo?

Zeta · Post by **Zeta** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:25 pm

Next up: a 3D animation featuring furniture. (Because furniture is SO expressive!)

http://elothtes.pbwiki.com/Furniliar

Does the Brave Little Toaster count?

Perhaps Animal Forest the movie ends in a strange world where Furniture evolved from animals, and they blew it up, those bastards?