Toshokan Sensou (Library War)

kevinchaosvs · Shogun Joined: Jul 28, 2005 Posts: 2551

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Okay, I searched around and didnt see a topic for this yet.
Only watched ep1. Truth be told, upon reading the synopsis, I was expecting this to be a very serious anime. (well, the story sounded very politically-inclined to me.... ...maybe it's just me)

BUT, ep 1 seemed more loaded with comedy (well, not exactly comedy, but a "light" situation ) than what an anime with themes about "Media censorship" may turn out to be.

Anyway, since it's only the first ep, I cant make much comment yet.

Molenir · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:24 am Post subject:

Its pretty weird, I'm not sure myself where I stand on this show, having watched 3 episodes. On the one hand, its got severe plot issues in my mind. However at the same time, the story, despite its relative seriousness, manages to keep things light, with the hint of romance, and one of the coolest roommates period!

So three Episodes in, and despite its plotholes and story problems, I'm enjoying this show.

tabz · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:06 pm Post subject:

just saw 2 eps of this and im enjoying it so far..

yeh it does break some of the standard norms of things, but the only way to pull off such ideas is with the characters interactions, and those have been great.

waitingfor a quality sub of ep3, glad FB-Menclave has got this one covered Cool

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Ravensdark · newbie! Joined: Nov 19, 2006 Posts: 7

After watching the raws for Ep1 I really was not expecting much of this show though I thought I would give it a chance.

Just goes to show what getting the subs can do for a show. I am rather impressed by the change that the translation made in my opinion of the show. Yes it is both serious and comedic at the same time and I am starting to really look forward to watching this one. Similar level to "Daughter of 20 Faces".

PolyGuru · Gokenin Samurai Joined: Oct 11, 2004 Posts: 1049

Watched till ep 4.

I find the characters engaging the the premise of the story interesting though at this point I'm not too sure as to which way it's going to go with the story. Is it going to be more political or a going up story or something along a life in the military sort of thing?

Looking forward to see how it develops.

For this new season my picks are Library Wars and Allision to Lillia.

kevinchaosvs · Shogun Joined: Jul 28, 2005 Posts: 2551

So far, I'm still following this series Very Happy

But yeah, wonder what path it's going. So far, the mood is still more on humour and military, but the plot is very politically-based.

Adrenaline15 · Heimin (Commoner) Joined: Sep 26, 2005 Posts: 58

this has been a rather entertaining show in terms of the comedy and i have no problems with it in the animation sector. however, i still find this show very much lacking in a solid plot.

right wars on books.

that and the concept of battle, soldiers trying not to kill each other and snipers holding back. i feel sorry for the attacking team because they can never assault a position if they do not shoot to kill.

i look forward to more episodes and hopefully some bloodshed, it IS afterall a war.

kevinchaosvs · Shogun Joined: Jul 28, 2005 Posts: 2551

Nef · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 5:49 am Post subject:

I agree, this anime is entertaining due to the characters and the comedy.

That doesn't change the fact that the story is stupid. Having full scale war over censorship in literature is stupid. Okay, I can accept a war starting due to a relatively trivial issue, but generally you'd think there'd have to be an undercurrent of hate between the sides due to a variety reasons - not just books...

kevinchaosvs · Shogun Joined: Jul 28, 2005 Posts: 2551

Nef · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 6:15 am Post subject:

Indeed, censorship in literature is a serious issue given the potential influence literature wields. But my point is, even taking into account this fact, having full scale war over it is unbelievable in my opinion.

This anime takes it's story seriously, so for me the story has to be logical. Having two full-blown military organisations developing solely because literature censorship isn't logical, in my opinion. Maybe if one faction wished to impose their values upon society more broadly I wouldn't have a problem, but here they're very specific, the issue is censorship of literature.

kevinchaosvs · Shogun Joined: Jul 28, 2005 Posts: 2551

True. Then again, humans can make a war out of anything Very Happy

Maybe they felt that using military strength holds more "weight".
I mean, it'll be more umm, "intimidating" to point a gun at you then to simply tell ya "I'm confiscating this book."

ah well, I dont know.... just my wild guess... XD

Zetsubou_Veska · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 9:51 am Post subject:

If you take a moment to look at most of the animes out there, the plot lines are near improbable. This show, I find, is believable. And the plot is interesting.

I've seen some shows that take their storylines very seriously, but the idea is totally out to left field it's unbelievable.

Then again I think that the whole war on censorship and involving the military is just believable in my eyes because I'm an army brat, and I also love books.

I would definately take up arms to protect books. I could see it happen. That's what makes it believable to me.

Now back to the anime... I want more of it. The show interests me to the point where I actually think about their tactics after the show is done, and I'm not completely begging for another episode. But I do have to say that he had a pretty lame excuse for asking a girl out Rolling Eyes

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kevinchaosvs · Shogun Joined: Jul 28, 2005 Posts: 2551

Indeed. The fact that they actually are willing to take up arms show how serious they are, rather than simply some verbal war such such as filing lawsuits and passing down bills and such.

and yeah the way he asked her out was plain stupid.

Nef · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 10:33 am Post subject:

I'm not letting the story get to me, I'm enjoying the anime despite my problems with the plot.

I understand that most plots are improbable fantasies, who wants them be mundane? However, I expect the improbable storyline to be created from a series of rational decisions made by the characters. An anime is annoying when you repeatedly exclaim to the screen, "what kind of rational person would make that decision?"

In this anime the "war on books" has already begun, so we can't see how a series of rational decisions by people could lead to such a situation arising. This is slightly annoying to me given that this is suppose to be a realistic anime to a large extent. I can see them improving on this fact. Last episode had a religious organisation. If the characters actually see this "war on books" as the tip of the iceberg for what could escalate into a war on various other freedoms, that'd be more believable.