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Lyendith Since: Mar, 2011
#1: Jan 15th 2018 at 1:19:06 PM

Abandon all logic, ye who enter here.

From a yonkoma based around absurd humour and Negative Continuity, they made a reference-overdosed anime based on rapid-fire sketches that sometimes almost make some sort of sense, where the voice actors of the two protagonists constantly change, and where so the two halves of each episode are roughly identical except for subtle differences.

The first episode just left me to question the meaning of my life, but the second one actually got a few chuckles out of me.

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#2: Jan 20th 2018 at 10:43:56 PM

I'm watching the second episode right now and I have no idea what's going on.

And I thought that the manga was weird...

Honestly the best summary of it that I've heard was a comment from Knowyourmeme. To paraphrase:

The studio is basically getting paid to shitpost

edited 20th Jan '18 10:45:46 PM by JapaneseTeeth

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TrueShadow1 Since: Dec, 2012
#3: Jan 21st 2018 at 2:35:29 AM

Episode 3. They missed the chance for an epic shitpost with the cuckoo clock skit. This fanvid shows how it should be done.

Also, is that Norio Wakamoto in the second half??

Lyendith Since: Mar, 2011
#4: Jan 21st 2018 at 5:53:19 AM

Yeah, I secretly hoped they'd actually show us the full half-hour. [lol] But the broadcasters wouldn't have been too fond of the idea. An alternative would have been for Popuko to lose patience and smash the thing after 10 seconds or something.

And yes, the second half was Charles vi Britannia cloning Freezer to rule the world. It doesn't get scarier.

…Using baguettes as ski is almost a clever idea. They become rock hard after a few days after all.

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
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#5: Jan 21st 2018 at 7:24:36 AM

I personally would've set it up with her starting the cuckoo clock bit at the start of the episode, and then using it as a brick joke at the very end.

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Rinsankajugin Since: Feb, 2012
#6: Jan 21st 2018 at 9:21:27 PM

[up][up][up] Indeed, it was Ryusei Nakao and Norio Wakamoto in episode 3, or as I liked to call, "Shitposting with Frieza and Cell."

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#8: Jan 22nd 2018 at 1:31:23 PM

So it's going to take her like half a dozen episodes to smash the clock?

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LegitimateIdiot Since: Nov, 2015
#9: Jan 22nd 2018 at 10:45:09 PM

FUNIMATION IS DUBBING THIS ANIME

edited 22nd Jan '18 10:47:41 PM by LegitimateIdiot

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#10: Jan 22nd 2018 at 11:53:01 PM

the real highlight is the voice of Vegeta as the short girl

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MOARPYLONZ Electro Archon from Inazuma Since: Dec, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
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#11: Jan 25th 2018 at 6:44:59 PM

The only thing I'm hoping for this dub is Panty and Stocking eventally voicing these 2. We already had Scanty and Nova (Luluco) in Episode 1, Side-B, so why not?

Mewseeker Since: Dec, 2009
#12: Jan 26th 2018 at 2:11:59 PM

[up] I would actually like the voices of Asterix and Obelix for the French sketches. smile

Also, only 3 Japanese episodes in and we already have a dub? That was super fast! I mean, I know there is not that much dialogue but still. XD

edited 26th Jan '18 2:23:47 PM by Mewseeker

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
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#13: Jan 26th 2018 at 2:45:23 PM

I'm guessing it's a result of two factors:

1. The manga version is basically hitting peak popularity right now, so they're going to want to get the dub out ASAP before that passes.

2. The fact that there are basically no lip flaps means that it's probably much easier to dub the voices in.

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MOARPYLONZ Electro Archon from Inazuma Since: Dec, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
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#14: Jan 26th 2018 at 7:01:25 PM

Let's do a sort of dream-casing for Pop Team Epic, for both the original version and dub (The only rule is no reusing V As that have already voiced characters in the anime adaptation) . Me first.

For the Japanese Version's future episodes:

Popuko and Pipimi:

  • Kana Hanazawa and Emiri Katou (Nadeko and Mayoi) (they might as well hit big with the V As at this point)
  • Takehiko Koyasu and Daisuke Ono (with this type of anime, they might as well refrence JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
  • Jun Fukihyma and Hiroshi Kamiya (Osomatsu-San)

For the dub:

Popuko and Pipimi:

Other Characters:

edited 26th Jan '18 7:03:16 PM by MOARPYLONZ

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
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#15: Jan 26th 2018 at 7:43:04 PM

If we're really doing dream casting, than the "ah, you are motherfucker" bit has to be voiced by Samuel L. Jackson. But only that one line.

edited 26th Jan '18 7:43:15 PM by JapaneseTeeth

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MOARPYLONZ Electro Archon from Inazuma Since: Dec, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
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#16: Jan 26th 2018 at 8:06:58 PM

Japanese Teeth, about that "ah, you are motherfucker" line: I found the perfect Seiyuu to do it: Unshō Ishizuka : because no one does Gratuitous English like Old Joseph Joestar

edited 26th Jan '18 9:07:14 PM by MOARPYLONZ

JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
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#17: Jan 26th 2018 at 10:16:19 PM

Definitely for the Japanese dub.

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LegitimateIdiot Since: Nov, 2015
#18: Jan 27th 2018 at 5:58:58 AM

@Mewseeker @Japanese Teeth Ever since Funimation merged with Crunchyroll, they’ve been doing simuldubs for a select few shows every season. So while your reasons may still be correct, that’s not really the main reason why.

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MOARPYLONZ Electro Archon from Inazuma Since: Dec, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
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#19: Jan 27th 2018 at 6:53:10 AM

for the I L O V E D A N G E R Z O N E skit, they should get Archer and Lana to do their voices... while playing Kenny Lodgin's "Danger Zone" in the background

edited 27th Jan '18 7:00:47 AM by MOARPYLONZ

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#20: Jan 27th 2018 at 9:58:08 AM

Episode 4 is out. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

Rinsankajugin Since: Feb, 2012
#21: Jan 27th 2018 at 10:00:52 AM

[up] Good for fans of K-On and City Hunter.

edited 27th Jan '18 10:01:01 AM by Rinsankajugin

Lyendith Since: Mar, 2011
#22: Jan 27th 2018 at 10:24:54 AM

I'd actually want to see those 8-bit segments turned into an actual game. Although that game might already exist.

What was the anime parodied in the skeleton race? surprised

Rinsankajugin Since: Feb, 2012
#23: Jan 27th 2018 at 10:29:02 AM

As far as I can tell, a combination of Cool Runnings, Yaiba, Wacky Races, Kikaider, Top Gun and I think Initial-D.

Also, this Earth Wind and Fire parody is catchy as fuck:

Lyrics:

  • We are pop team dance dance go
  • For the fans and for the haters alike
  • Dance dance go dance dance go
  • For the fans and for the haters alike

  • You haters will become fans
  • Let's pop together, oh oh
  • Let's all live in harmony
  • Let's pop together, all night

  • We love our fans
  • Because they put food on our table
  • We don't care about haters
  • They're ridicolous, pathetic, not worth it at all

  • The new manga volume is on sale now, you can buy it online
  • What a waste of money!
  • You won't buy it? Are you insane?
  • We don't care, piss off

  • Yay, the anime version is airing!
  • Don't bother me, I won't watch it
  • What, you're not watching it? Are you stupid?
  • How can you say this?
  • How long are you going to fight this hater battle?

  • You haters will become fans
  • Let's pop together, oh oh
  • Let's all live in harmony
  • Let's pop together, all night

edited 27th Jan '18 11:27:49 AM by Rinsankajugin

TrueShadow1 Since: Dec, 2012
#24: Jan 27th 2018 at 9:04:22 PM

Those damn lyrics, mate. Those goddamn lyrics.

Mewseeker Since: Dec, 2009
#25: Jan 28th 2018 at 5:57:27 AM

[up][up]The Southern Hell Cross at around 1:03 is a reference to the Darkness Mana Beast in Seiken Densetsu 3 .


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