Not much to add that others haven't discussed. Casca's relationship with Guts (well, her super-depressing angle on it, anyway) is at the core of this episode, and I look forward to seeing how Miura evolves that as we move forward in this dream journey. Will the representation of the dog change if the characters undergo another transition between dream worlds? Or is this where we'll stay? It's pretty nice being in truly uncharted territory, now that we're (mostly) beyond the guidebook's preview.
I think the representation of the specters as sticks and cloaks blowing in the wind is a pretty smart design choice when you consider that the person we're dealing with hasn't been introduced or oriented to the concept of supernatural beings like the rest of the cast. Instead of perceiving them as they are — floating, amorphous, astral blobs — she's using the real-world analog of a cloak blowing in the wind.
I'm excited to learn more from the missing 9-10 pages, which could encompass the Elfhelm banquet scenes we saw in the guidebook preview. Speaking of which, with the introduction of these small Casca-like beings, I think we can say with some certainty who that "child" with ratty clothing in the preview was (not the boy...).
I don't think Sareth was trying to begrudge Miura for it, merely confirming the details of an art style change.
That being said, I do think it's a tiring subject, because we've been having the same on-again, off-again discussion about Miura's style for the last year, with no end in sight. It's like tuning your HDTV. "Something's not right -- is the image distorted?! Maybe it's the signal..."
I think the representation of the specters as sticks and cloaks blowing in the wind is a pretty smart design choice when you consider that the person we're dealing with hasn't been introduced or oriented to the concept of supernatural beings like the rest of the cast. Instead of perceiving them as they are — floating, amorphous, astral blobs — she's using the real-world analog of a cloak blowing in the wind.
I'm excited to learn more from the missing 9-10 pages, which could encompass the Elfhelm banquet scenes we saw in the guidebook preview. Speaking of which, with the introduction of these small Casca-like beings, I think we can say with some certainty who that "child" with ratty clothing in the preview was (not the boy...).
DANGERDOOOOM said:Miura's technique is bound to change. Change over time is inevitable. We should all just be glad he's still passionate with his own creation and puts in his absolute best to give us an amazing story. As long as their is more added to the story, I'm glad, regardless of style change.
I don't think Sareth was trying to begrudge Miura for it, merely confirming the details of an art style change.
That being said, I do think it's a tiring subject, because we've been having the same on-again, off-again discussion about Miura's style for the last year, with no end in sight. It's like tuning your HDTV. "Something's not right -- is the image distorted?! Maybe it's the signal..."