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May 7 2008, 2:29 PM
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Cosmix Fairy
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So, I didn't see anyone talking about the next big thing coming from the mind of Straffi, so if anyone has new information from what I can't find I'd love to hear about it. I'm interested in this next show, titled "Huntik: Secrets and Seekers" as the production value looks amazing and the animation is similar to that of W.I.T.C.H. So, I haven't scoured the internet completely, but here are the main links to give those who aren't familiar with the show some background: Main site Information on characters and news And a video The last time I checked, there was also some information on the official Rainbow S.P.A. website as well. Anyway, I guess I'm looking forward to it. Possibly the next cartoon I fall in love with? We'll see.
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May 8 2008, 1:29 PM
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Actually, I hope they don't change it or try to make it look anime-ish. I like the interesting change in the western style of animation, namely those from Italy, such as W.I.T.C.H. From looking at the comics of W.I.T.C.H. it seems like they are taking more of their animation style from those books than other sources. No great, embellished facial expressions, normal sized eyes, more frames per second, no sharp angles in the body or face--I think I like western so much because it tries to look as natural as it can while still being a cartoon. Whenever I see this type of animation I also think of Totally Spies, Martin Mysteries, and other European styles that have the same cartoony but natural appearance, which I guess I've always appreciated. But then I've always like western styles like Disney the most.
This post has been edited by Zhanneel: May 8 2008, 1:30 PM
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May 8 2008, 2:40 PM
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... You know, it's actually very ironic you would say that. The legendary "God of Anime", Osamu Tezuka, who arguagly created more genres of anime than Go Nagai, actually drew inspiration from his works from the Disney style of animation, and he idolized Walt Disney himself. Having played Astro Boy: The Omega Factor, which includes nearly EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER the guy ever made... which is actually only 50 different designs he would recycle with minor changes between stories, I can attest to the fact his style of drawing characters differed greatly from other mangaka and does have a slight essence of old-school Disney in it.
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May 8 2008, 8:14 PM
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The anime/disney crossover is totally understandable, since America basically introduced animation to them in the first place. I can totally see many of the artists getting inspiration from original American artists such as Disney himself. Of course, then anime evolved into its own style and now they are mostly different, but small details tend to cross over in many shows. For those open-minded to changes they may borrow and expand upon their own styles and make them even better. So, as much as I'm not always crazy about japanese styles, I have to admit that small blends here and there actually make some animation better.
And true, Winx Club is on a separate level all together. Just like I love Winx Club and W.I.T.C.H. on their own, but I really can't compare them or say which one I like better. I have different reasons for loving both of them. Which is what I hope will happen with this new series, Huntik. So far, I'm hoping for the W.I.T.C.H. style of animation and really well developed characters, as that is always my main characteristic I look for in a cartoon. If anyone finds a different trailer let me know =).
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