Shin Sekai Yori (From the New World) Discussion Thread

[HitokiriShadow]

Originally Posted by something

Yeah I can't find much on it. Just that it's called 割れたリンゴ (Wareta Ringo) and is sung by Taneda Risa, Saki's seiyuu. Nothing on the official website mentions it. The Music section of the official site is still under construction. Amazon brings up nothing. Blargh. Hopefully it gets listed soon.

Only thing I've found is that the first volume lists the TV version as being part of the soundtrack CD. More interestingly, it lists 割れたリンゴ (Wareta Ringo/Broken Apple) as the OP, not the ED:

・オリジナルサウンドトラックCD1
(第1部OPテーマ曲、主題歌「割れたリンゴ」(TV edit) 歌:渡辺早季(CV:種田梨沙)を収録)

Unless I'm misreading this and that OP isn't being used the way we use it for OP/ED, that sure looks like its saying that its the OP.

[something]

Originally Posted by HitokiriShadow

・オリジナルサウンドトラックCD1
(第1部OPテーマ曲、主題歌「割れたリンゴ」(TV edit) 歌:渡辺早季(CV:種田梨沙)を収録)
Unless I'm misreading this and that OP isn't being used the way we use it for OP/ED, that sure looks like its saying that its the OP.

Could be meant as two separate songs, separated by the comma. The first could be that other theme that started episode one off (with the electric guitqrs and chanting-type singing). The second, is the "主題歌" theme song. A 歌 is only listed for the second because the first isn't normal singing... or something. Such is my guess anyway.

I just hope it's not bundled with the BDs. I really like this show, but by no means is it a lock for import and I won't import a BD just for the song. And definitely not if it's just a 90 second version.

[HitokiriShadow]

Originally Posted by something

Could be meant as two separate songs, separated by the comma. The first could be that other theme that started episode one off (with the electric guitqrs and chanting-type singing). The second, is the "主題歌" theme song. A 歌 is only listed for the second because the first isn't normal singing... or something. Such is my guess anyway.

I was reading that as comma separating a description (i.e. "This is my car, a '95 Ford). But of course, Japanese probably doesn't use commas that way since they're not a normal part of Japanese. Such are the potential dangers of checking these things at 3 a.m. But I guess the single CV listing was also pointing to it only being one song in my eyes. Well, whatever, you're probably right in your reading of it.

I just hope it's not bundled with the BDs. I really like this show, but by no means is it a lock for import and I won't import a BD just for the song. And definitely not if it's just a 90 second version.

That could still go either way, as its not unusual for the TV version of things to be included in OSTs. But the fact that there doesn't seem to be any indication anywhere of a CD release suggests it being bundled with the BD is likely. Which would suck, because while the show is damn good (I'd consider it about my 3rd favorite of the season), odds of me importing it are very low.

[something]

Originally Posted by HitokiriShadow

That could still go either way, as its not unusual for the TV version of things to be included in OSTs. But the fact that there doesn't seem to be any indication anywhere of a CD release suggests it being bundled with the BD is likely. Which would suck, because while the show is damn good (I'd consider it about my 3rd favorite of the season), odds of me importing it are very low.

It's been climbing up my rankings, for sure, although I was disappointed with the visuals this past ep and hope it was a one-off thing.

My top 4 are totally locked in at this point, but 4 would be a somewhat slow import season for me, so I'll do at least 5, maybe 6... which I guess gives Shinsekai much better odds than I was thinking. I had a few shows between it and the definite imports last time but it's pretty close.

On the other hand it's two cour and I've already got one other a two cour show locked in. That might give one of the shoujo adaptations the edge instead.

[FUNiOP]

Starting to get very sexual. I wonder if the manga (and maybe the novel?) actually went there at this point, or if this is just the first step. I kind of can't imagine this anime getting to the level of what I've seen. Then again, it has switched tones quite a few times alright, so maybe it wouldn't be all that different. Speaking of which, this episode had loads of visual changes. Well at least it keeps me surprised.

[stardf29]

Originally Posted by HitokiriShadow

I was a little annoyed at how Saki took a largely passive role in this episode, but it was nice to see her take a more active role in her sexual encounter with Satoru, and didn't become the typical blushing virgin who becomes barely capable of stringing words together once a situation becomes sexual.

Considering they've all been genetically programmed to engage in sexual contact in times of stress (heck, all those other camping groups out there are probably holding full-blown orgies at this point), it would be contradictory if she was the whole "blushing virgin" type. It seems she only stopped out of some sense of personal dignity after receiving that info dump.

It does seem like a Saki/Shun/Satoru love triangle might come into play, though.

And uh, yeah, not digging the art style.

[ookamigirl]

Trapped in a cave. Things aren't looking good.
Satoru really went all out when his powers returned.
It was nice they were helping those rat creatures.
Those enemies were rather good and pretty cunning.
Using powers all the time is taking its toll on Satoru.

[HitokiriShadow]

Naked Shun rising out of the ground made me laugh. Then it got weird.

Then most of the rest of the episode is Satoru having a power trip. And it sure looks like the rat guy is catching on to Saki's inability to use her Cantus. If something happens to Satoru (which is pretty much guaranteed to happen next time), she's in trouble.

[bear]

Originally Posted by HitokiriShadow

Naked Shun rising out of the ground made me laugh. Then it got weird.

Then most of the rest of the episode is Satoru having a power trip. And it sure looks like the rat guy is catching on to Saki's inability to use her Cantus. If something happens to Satoru (which is pretty much guaranteed to happen next time), she's in trouble.

Satoru is starting to become megalomanic. This will not end well.

I'm not sure why she didn't have Satoru do the same to her. Didn't want to admit she found out his mantra?

[Ingraman]

Originally Posted by bear

I'm not sure why she didn't have Satoru do the same to her. Didn't want to admit she found out his mantra?

How can he do the same to her, when he doesn't know her mantra? I don't think it's a matter of making up any old word/phrase/whatever for a new one. She knew his, and gave it back to him... Maybe there are other methods, but it doesn't seem like that way will work with just Satoru.