What year is it?

Steagol · April 5th, 2008, 05:51 PM

So, I was looking for a new series to start and I've heard alot about Kanon so I decided I'd watch that next. But, when I went to look it up, two versions came up. Which one is more preferred, the 2002 or the 2006 version?

Sushikins · April 5th, 2008, 05:55 PM

2002 had the better ending, but the overall quality of everything else in the show pales in comparison to KyoAni's 2006 version (which still had a good ending regardless). So the best bet is to go with 2006, and maybe watch 2002 later for the slightly better ending, and for Lenoichi.

Levon · April 5th, 2008, 06:34 PM

In the 2002 version Yuichi suffers from elephantiasis. 2006 version they remove this.

J Dude · April 5th, 2008, 06:41 PM

I haven't watched the 2006 remake, but I found the original released in 2002 to be pretty unmemorable. The character designs definitely look much better in the 2006 remake. If Air was any indication, then I'm sure I'll enjoy the remake of Kanon.

KatayokuのTenshi · April 5th, 2008, 06:42 PM

It's like before and after pictures... the top of his head is completely flat.

Kanon 2006 is licensed by the way.

Ken-Ohki · April 5th, 2008, 06:43 PM

2002 had a much much much better ending. Otherwise 2006 is an all around better show.

KatayokuのTenshi · April 5th, 2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken-Ohki

2002 had a much much much better ending. Otherwise 2006 is an all around better show.

Different pairing or was it just told differently?

Ken-Ohki · April 5th, 2008, 06:47 PM

It's much more impactful, some moments which weren't in the 2006 remake were wonderful and shouldn't have been overlooked.

KatayokuのTenshi · April 5th, 2008, 06:53 PM

Maybe I'll watch the last few episodes. I don't know if I could handle 13 episodes of Frankenichi...

Plus Tomokazu Sugita is one of my favorite seiyuu.

...hey I didn't realise he was Chrono in StrikerS, maybe I would have if he'd been on screen for more than 15 seconds.

Ken-Ohki · April 5th, 2008, 07:16 PM

Just watch episodes 11, 12, and 13 then. Although some people prefer how they handled Makoto's episode in 2002 better as well (10 I believe)

loplop · April 5th, 2008, 07:25 PM

Watch the 2006 version, it's better all the way around . . .

Steagol · April 5th, 2008, 08:13 PM

Well I guess the vote goes to 2006. Thanks for all the info, I'll probably check the original version out afterwards. Those before-after pictures definitely took the cake.

The Million Dollar Prons · April 5th, 2008, 08:27 PM

I prefer the 2002 version, myself

April 5th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#1
Steagol Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 132	What year is it? So, I was looking for a new series to start and I've heard alot about Kanon so I decided I'd watch that next. But, when I went to look it up, two versions came up. Which one is more preferred, the 2002 or the 2006 version?

April 5th, 2008, 05:55 PM	#2
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April 5th, 2008, 06:34 PM	#3
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April 5th, 2008, 06:41 PM	#4
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Ken-Ohki 馬鹿 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The other side Posts: 3,283	It's much more impactful, some moments which weren't in the 2006 remake were wonderful and shouldn't have been overlooked. __________________ "Carrots huh? Eat enough of those someday you'll grow up to be a spaceship." WORSHIP THE COMIC

April 5th, 2008, 06:53 PM	#9
KatayokuのTenshi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Furinkan High School Posts: 5,148	Maybe I'll watch the last few episodes. I don't know if I could handle 13 episodes of Frankenichi... Plus Tomokazu Sugita is one of my favorite seiyuu. ...hey I didn't realise he was Chrono in StrikerS, maybe I would have if he'd been on screen for more than 15 seconds. __________________ For the stronger we our houses do build, The less chance we have of being killed. -William Topaz McGonagall

April 5th, 2008, 07:16 PM	#10
Ken-Ohki 馬鹿 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The other side Posts: 3,283	Just watch episodes 11, 12, and 13 then. Although some people prefer how they handled Makoto's episode in 2002 better as well (10 I believe) __________________ "Carrots huh? Eat enough of those someday you'll grow up to be a spaceship." WORSHIP THE COMIC

April 5th, 2008, 07:25 PM	#11
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April 5th, 2008, 08:13 PM	#12
Steagol Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 132	Well I guess the vote goes to 2006. Thanks for all the info, I'll probably check the original version out afterwards. Those before-after pictures definitely took the cake.

April 5th, 2008, 08:27 PM	#13
The Million Dollar Prons Wild Like a Snorlax Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Mellon Colony of Haruhi Suzumiya. Posts: 13,051 Blog Entries: 17	I prefer the 2002 version, myself