Anime News Network reports that Mamoru Oshii, the director of Ghost in the Shell, The Sky Crawlers and more, will direct one of the segments, proving what we have heard about Microsoft before: that it has a lot of money.
Halo Legends trailer includes 3D swording, surprise teddy bears
by JC Fletcher 
on Jul 24th 2009 11:00AM
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Anime News Network reports that Mamoru Oshii, the director of Ghost in the Shell, The Sky Crawlers and more, will direct one of the segments, proving what we have heard about Microsoft before: that it has a lot of money.
Reader Comments (88)
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 11:32AM Capgun said
Definitely interesting to say the least. The animation style seems to remind me of Gundam WIng for some reason.
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 11:36AM (Unverified) said
They should have spent the money hiring Pixar.
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 11:39AM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
Or they could have hired someone to explain anime to stupid people.
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Posted: Jul 24th 2009 11:41AM (Unverified) said
Anime Schmanime - bring back the good old days of Hanna Barbera!
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Posted: Jul 24th 2009 1:12PM Mr Khan said
Better yet, bring back '90's Hanna Barbera, the studio that gave the world SWAT Kats, Pirates of the Dark Water, the first three of the newer Scooby Doo movies (Zombie Island, Witch's Ghost, and that one about aliens), and the later three (and significantly better) seasons of Captain Planet
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Posted: Jul 24th 2009 11:37AM Stupidiot said
This actually disgusts me for reasons I can't convey...
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 11:41AM xValidToasterx said
To be completely honest about this i think this is going to make one of the best gaming franchises look like crap. The style just looks retarded and weird.
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 11:44AM Jerk Face said
I'm in love. Can't wait! (God, I am such a fucking Halo fanboy! The music in the trailer alone was enough to get me excited.)
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 11:46AM (Unverified) said
There is a special place in my heart and loins for the Halo theme.
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Posted: Jul 24th 2009 12:13PM (Unverified) said
^^^^^^^Agreed 100%
It's iconic, epic. It just defines the series so well.
Imagine the Halo Movie...the soundtrack will be wicked!
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It's iconic, epic. It just defines the series so well.
Imagine the Halo Movie...the soundtrack will be wicked!
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 9:00PM maveric101 said
yeah, Marty O'Donnell is possibly my favorite person at Bungie. I get tingly when i listen to the Halo theme.
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Posted: Jul 24th 2009 11:53AM (Unverified) said
Halo!
Omg
Yes
I hate the look of it, but I can get over it
Omg
Yes
I hate the look of it, but I can get over it
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 12:01PM Jjjjames said
im really looking forward to the all cg one. too bad it seems the animation in that is guna be all weird. did you see his god damn sword pose??
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 12:01PM Commando1162 said
Well, being a huge halofanboy and not exactly being the most knowledgeable on anime I think i may have to
A) watch some to see what its about
B) go into this whole thing with a fairly open mind to enjoy my halo :)
SO... anyone have any suggestions on a good anime series to get warmed up on this type of style?
A) watch some to see what its about
B) go into this whole thing with a fairly open mind to enjoy my halo :)
SO... anyone have any suggestions on a good anime series to get warmed up on this type of style?
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 12:15PM Rocket Raccoon said
Watch "Darker Than Black". It was very solid and was a self contained one season of episodes so you don't have to watch 70 crappy filler episodes.
Combine that with Cowboy Bebop and Fullmetal Alchemist and you will definitely become a fan of Bones as a studio.
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Combine that with Cowboy Bebop and Fullmetal Alchemist and you will definitely become a fan of Bones as a studio.
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 12:37PM xThePunisherx said
Wow, no, do not watch Darker than Black.
Watch FullMetal Alchemist and Eureka Seven, both by Bones, and then you'll be better off.
Elfen Lied if you like violence :)
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Watch FullMetal Alchemist and Eureka Seven, both by Bones, and then you'll be better off.
Elfen Lied if you like violence :)
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 11:34PM (Unverified) said
Elfen Lied is really great show... I wish more people would watch it. But you should watch neon genesis evangelion,
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Posted: Jul 26th 2009 12:11PM Rocket Raccoon said
Whaaat? Darker Than Black was awesome! Good action, engaging plot, and some of the best animation I've ever seen!
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Posted: Jul 24th 2009 12:14PM (Unverified) said
That looked stupid as hell.
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 12:20PM (Unverified) said
because of this i feel like never playing halo ever again and sell my 360 even sooner
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 12:21PM Rocket Raccoon said
The Toei part of the trailer definitely looks like the weakest link. I really could have done without their segment. At least it won't have pacing issues like Naruto or DBZ...
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 12:41PM Happyman said
This is all to get the Japanese into halo.
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 5:37PM izikavazo said
Still desperate to get that Japanese audience, are they?
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 6:34PM mdo7 said
uh, I think Halo got Platinum hits in Japan. See for yourself. Maybe MS is trying to bring anime fanbase in US and convert anime haters to anime fan (even though, this is going to have some anime haters hating Halo, or video game and maybe end up allying with Jack Thompson).
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox/image/472132.html?box=21539
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox360/image/926632.html?box=116103
I couldn't find Halo 2 Japanese's Platinum Collection for that one.
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http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox/image/472132.html?box=21539
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox360/image/926632.html?box=116103
I couldn't find Halo 2 Japanese's Platinum Collection for that one.
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 2:16PM RedRose said
At about 1:40 does the music sound a lot like the 1989 Batman theme or is it just me? Still though, looks pretty cool and the Batman theme is amazing..il let it slide =]
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 3:03PM toastix said
Did anyone else think the space bikes they were riding looked utterly retarded?
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 3:54PM (Unverified) said
Wait... minute 0:55...
Japan made Master Chief a girl?
Japan made Master Chief a girl?
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 4:11PM jonjon72 said
This better come out on Blu Ray. Nothing could be better than watching MS's Halo playing on my PS3! :P
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 4:14PM jonjon72 said
@ KeiOthic
There is more than one spartan in the Halo uiverse and one female was a playable character on Tecmo's DOA.
There is more than one spartan in the Halo uiverse and one female was a playable character on Tecmo's DOA.
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 4:45PM adnium said
This looks like it has the potential to completely pervert the Halo story and aesthetic.
Posted: Jul 24th 2009 4:56PM (Unverified) said
wow...that was underwhelming. lame
Posted: Jul 26th 2009 4:15PM fakeplasticball said
Production I.G. = ghost in the shell (movies, tv series)
Bones = (critcally acclaimed) Eureka Seven and PSN exclusive Xam'd
4'c Studios = Spriggan (akira meets bond007, exceptional animation)
Toei Animation = biggest and longest lasting animation house in Japan
These are the big guns. these are the big big guns
Bones = (critcally acclaimed) Eureka Seven and PSN exclusive Xam'd
4'c Studios = Spriggan (akira meets bond007, exceptional animation)
Toei Animation = biggest and longest lasting animation house in Japan
These are the big guns. these are the big big guns
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