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jiffyjimbothe3
10-09-2005, 05:08 PM
Here is the official website website (www.j-blackcat.com).

I'm not a huge GONZO fan, but they have entertained me in the past. I'm gonna be watching the first episode as soon as I can get my hands on it, then I'll post my opinion.
M.Baka
10-09-2005, 05:33 PM
Sound cool keep us posted
Sorrow-kun
10-09-2005, 05:37 PM
I'm actually interested in seeing what some of the opinions on this series are, since this is a "maybe" as far as series I follow this season is concerned. Some of what I've seen of it around the place looks really intriguing. But some of the shots I've seen just look silly.
Erigion
10-09-2005, 07:22 PM
Looks like another Gonzo series. Pretty to look at, not so much inside, maybe worth your while.
KiraraKim
10-09-2005, 07:57 PM
I've read a little of the manga (about 5 volumes) and it wasn't bad just not great either. Since the manga is over at least you know the anime won't drag on. I'll probably check a few episodes out.
Shadowmage
10-09-2005, 08:23 PM
The scriptwriter worked on the scenerio for Gankutsuou so I'm somewhat hopeful, but the director is undistinguished...
jiffyjimbothe3
10-10-2005, 02:37 PM
Episode 1

It looks like its going to be very familiar for anyone whos seen a GONZO series, but, even so, it was better than I was expecting. The music and Seiyuu were preety good, except for the ending song...it just felt out of place. It was too happy and cute for an anime thats about an assassin.

So far, the characters seem to be very typical GONZO characters. Nothing we havent seen before many other times, hopefully this will change in future episodes.

If your reading this, you probbably know wether or not your gonning to want to check this one out already. If you like GONZO, then you'll probbably want to give this one a chance. It may very well be worth it in the end. I'm personally going to continue to watch this, I have hopes for it, but at the same time, I fear that it might end up being rather average and boring.
Tyrdium
10-11-2005, 04:05 PM
Huh. That was... interesting. Not the greatest series I've seen, but not bad. It was pretty confusing, though; I felt like I was watching a sequel or something. I'll have to see some more episodes before I decide whether or not to follow it.
soundchazer
10-11-2005, 04:24 PM
FYI, GONZO has a pretty bad rep, but the last couple of years have seen some pretty decent material from them, like Gankutsuou, Last Exile, Kaleido Star and Speed Grapher
KiraraKim
10-12-2005, 10:08 AM
After watching the first episode it seems that the anime is going to be based on the manga and not actually follow it. I guess only time will tell if this is a good or bad thing. But I have to say I much prefer the manga character designs.
Neo-Hunter
10-12-2005, 12:36 PM
hmm, haven't heard about this i might want to look into it, spank you
Shadowmage
10-12-2005, 02:14 PM
Episode 1

Let me sum up this episode in one word: Mediocre. The animation is sub-par and the music is bland. The characters are all cliched and it seems that we have a tragic bishounen as a lead character. I'll continue to watch this since the first episode wasn't that bad, but the ending song scare me. I just hope this doesn't go in the way of pseudo shounen ai. (Oh wait, too late)
soundchazer
10-12-2005, 02:21 PM
Episode 1

Let me sum up this episode in one word: Mediocre. The animation is sub-par and the music is bland. The characters are all cliched and it seems that we have a tragic bishounen as a lead character. I'll continue to watch this since the first episode wasn't that bad, but the ending song scare me. I just hope this doesn't go in the way of pseudo shounen ai. (Oh wait, too late)

Please... tell us what you REALLY think.

Joking aside, this one seems like a bland series. Darn... Gonzo = inconsistent
jiffyjimbothe3
10-12-2005, 02:24 PM
Episode 1

Let me sum up this episode in one word: Mediocre.

I agree, especially the main character seemed like he was borrowed from oh... just about every other Shounen series out there.


I'll continue to watch this since the first episode wasn't that bad, but the ending song scare me.

Yeah, the ending song just seemed so out of place. It started playing and I was wondering for a second if I was still watching the same show.
Shadowmage
10-12-2005, 02:41 PM
Darn... Gonzo = inconsistent
Actually, they are quite consistant if you look at their casting (mainly the director or the script writer). The director of Speed Grapher worked on the storyboards of Zeta Gundam, Gundam ZZ, V Gundam and Infinite Ryvius, while the director here is relatively unknown.
Ghostmaster
10-13-2005, 09:10 AM
It's about an assasin or something right? Read about a little on AnimeNfo.
Tremolo
10-13-2005, 09:12 AM
It's about an assasin or something right? Read about a little on AnimeNfo.

No, it's actually about a black cat. You must've got the old wires crossed there.
Ghostmaster
10-13-2005, 09:15 AM
Oh thanks a lot Tremolo.
Shadowmage
10-13-2005, 01:20 PM
Oh thanks a lot Tremolo.
...

It's about some assassin with cat eyes.
Tremolo
10-13-2005, 03:36 PM
...

It's about some assassin with cat eyes.

For god's sake Magey, let me have my fun!
KiraraKim
10-13-2005, 04:02 PM
I don't think he actually has cat eyes (unless the anime is changing things). I think he is called the black cat because he brings bad luck like a black cat (also why his number is 13). Although he is a little catlike in appearance and actions as well.
soundchazer
10-13-2005, 04:17 PM
I thought he was the reincarnation of Felix the Cat, who became a vengeful spirit after being assasinated by Betty Boop.
Shadowmage
10-13-2005, 05:08 PM
I thought he was the reincarnation of Felix the Cat, who became a vengeful spirit after being assasinated by Betty Boop.
lol...

This line is more entertaining than the entire first episode.
KiraraKim
10-13-2005, 06:17 PM
I thought he was the reincarnation of Felix the Cat, who became a vengeful spirit after being assasinated by Betty Boop.


Always a possibility
Gigadi
10-15-2005, 09:43 AM
The animation was pretty good, but besides that I was confused the entire episode. This may be from the fact that I have not read the manga. The only thing I really grasped is that their is a child assasain who has mysterious catlike powers(?), then there is some kind of undercover cop who has a soecial eye that lets him see into the future. He's after the forementioned kid and will eith join him or continue th chase him through the entire series.

Whoever said this feels more like a sequal is definatly right. I will reserve my true judgement for leter though.
Shadowmage
10-15-2005, 09:45 AM
The comedy just sucked...
What? There was comedy?!
Gigadi
10-15-2005, 09:47 AM
What? There was comedy?!
I guess the scenes in the bar were supposed to be "funny."
Shadowmage
10-16-2005, 03:41 PM
Episode 2

Dear god. I just realized that everyone is a cliched stereotype. I had my doubts since episode one, but this episode tells me that this anime has no future. Being a fair critic, I'll stick with it, but the show has better shape up fast.

On another note, it seems that that Kimono girl is not what she appears. Instead of a more restrained character, she reminds of an odd cross between Kaoru from Rurouni Kenshin and Faye (CB).
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/Shadowmage_Shin/fee.jpg
Gigadi
10-16-2005, 07:10 PM
I agree Shadow. I was watching today and all I could say was, "This is the beginning of the end."
jiffyjimbothe3
10-17-2005, 09:55 PM
On another note, it seems that that Kimono girl is not what she appears. Instead of a more restrained character, she reminds of an odd cross between Kaoru from Rurouni Kenshin and Faye (CB).

She also looks like Fu (I think thats right) from Samurai Champloo.

Episode 2

I actually enjoyed this episode more than the first, it was interesting. We learned more about some characters, like our Fu look-a-like, shes not just an ordinary girl, shes also a "sweeper" and can hold her own. (More or less) It wasnt without its flaws however, I still think its lacking in the music department, it needs that jazzy feel that Gad Guard had. Not to mention that the ending song still doesnt fit at all. He was pointing a gun at a girl, I'm all wondering "Is he gonna shoot her?!" Then BANG, dancing kitty people appear and ruin the mood, rather than the slow moving, sad, and dramatic song that it should of had. Standing alone, I kind of like the ending song, its funny seeing the characters as...cats...and interacting with each other in funny ways, but just not in this anime.

I'm kind of enjoying this one, to my surprise. I'm actually anticipating the next episode.
Shadowmage
10-24-2005, 03:11 PM
Episode 3

I can't stress enough how cliched this anime is. There is enough entertainment to keep me around, but I can't imagine going past five episodes at this pace. The show has already exhausted all its potential. The actions of the characters are baffling at this point. It is annoying to see another seemingly air-headed girl... Ugh..



On another note:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/Shadowmage_Shin/vlcsnap-818828.png

He really is a homo!
Ghostmaster
10-25-2005, 07:12 AM
Alright before I made the mistake of forming a new thread on Black Cat since I was very tired, I got to watch the first episode. I must say I'm veru intrigued both with the animation style and the plot. It's a cool new interesting show. I am interested about the guy with the eyepatch and Black Cat himself.
Takeo Void
10-25-2005, 03:26 PM
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH I LOVE YOU FOR AGKNOWLIGING THE PRESENCE OF BLACK CAT!!!!!!!I LOVES IT SOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!(i'm also a bit hyper about it.)
Itachi Uchiha
10-25-2005, 03:55 PM
If it stays true to the manga it will become a strange magical power, conspiracy plot, with a group of 4 that kind of reminds you of a more modern version of Lupin and his gang.

Since i’m a fan of the manga, I may be a bit biased, but I think it’s pretty good so far.
Takeo Void
10-25-2005, 04:15 PM
it stays not true to the manga
Gigadi
10-25-2005, 05:39 PM
I'm starting to like this series, despite what I said last week. They could pull off something special here. Kinda like Love Hina.....wait a minute, Love Hina sucked!!!! Regardless, this series is getting really good.
jiffyjimbothe3
11-02-2005, 09:00 PM
Episode 3

Still not original at all, but still keeping my interest. Was it just me, or was it kind of a good thing that the Fu-look a like wasnt in this episode? (Except for the very beggining where she was singing.) Anyway, the ending song is still completely out of place, but kind of catchy.

Episode 4 is out, hopefully I'll get around to watching it soon.
Gigadi
11-11-2005, 09:56 PM
Right now, this is one of my favorites of this season. I'm enjoying the interactions between the characters and the battles are silky smooth. There are many conflicts that will prove to be very intresting once they get resolved, my only problem is (hevent read the manga) that according to the intro, there are a few more characters to be shown and with only eight episodes, they won't be any development. There really isn't that much developmen for the current characters except for the Gentlemen (and thats limited).
jiffyjimbothe3
11-11-2005, 10:00 PM
Are you sure that there is only 8 episodes?
DarkKanti
11-11-2005, 10:01 PM
I'm kind of enjoying Black Cat so far. I've seen up to episode 5. The characters are a bit cliched, but they're all pretty likable and overall the show is really easy to enjoy and get into. I am a little dissapointed to see the series is only 13 episodes as it does seem that a few characters will go underdeveloped.
MirMir
11-11-2005, 10:15 PM
This sounds interesting! hmmmmmm.
mmyy
11-12-2005, 05:44 AM
I'm kind of enjoying Black Cat so far. I've seen up to episode 5. The characters are a bit cliched, but they're all pretty likable and overall the show is really easy to enjoy and get into. I am a little dissapointed to see the series is only 13 episodes as it does seem that a few characters will go underdeveloped.

Are you sure it's just 13 episodes? :|
Gigadi
11-12-2005, 07:25 AM
According to ANN it's 8.
Shadowmage
11-12-2005, 07:40 AM
According to ANN it's 8.
You're looking at episode titles not number of episodes.
DarkKanti
11-12-2005, 01:30 PM
Are you sure it's just 13 episodes? :|

Actually, I was going off of what Gigadi was saying. There's 5 episodes already and 8 episodes left. But, hey, if he's wrong, then whatever.
Ghostmaster
11-13-2005, 08:54 AM
Saw episode 5 and it rocked as usual. Can't wait for the next one. I'm upset it's only gonna be 13 episodes though.
kLaUS
10-07-2006, 11:51 AM
So,, very old thread. What happen with this anime ?¿ Can someone step up for it ?¿
Ghostmaster
10-08-2006, 01:03 PM
Nothing really happens in the end, they sort of mish mosh it up into one really weird has nothing to do with anything show in the end. Very dissappointing.
WookieInMaShoo
10-13-2006, 08:42 AM
The anime seemed interesting and I was planning on buying the manga..but it seems to be about average according to what people have been saying. i don't really have the money to buy manga at the moment anyways...so I think I will just check out the show.Or, which one is better, the manga or the anime?