If Lord of the Rings had been adapted as Anime... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lyta_Underhill · 03-12-2005, 08:36 AM

Just as long as Saruman isn't turned into Santa Claus again!
Santa Saruman
(I kind of thought bare-legged Viking Boromir was amusing though!)
Longboat-Ready Man of Gondor

(Of course, this has nothing to do with the newer conventions of Anime...just thought it was amusing!) Of course, we would probably get to hear the fox's thoughts in the anime version...)

Cheers!
Lyta

Rilwen Gamgee · 03-12-2005, 04:00 PM

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uhm...but adapting LotR to anime mean that it necessarily has to follow certain (asian) anime "conventions"?

just a thought.

That's true...but if Aragorn yelled, "BANZAI!!!", instead of, "Eärendil!", that would be an amusing touch, as well.

Also, instead of transforming Legolas into an even more perfectly blond-haired "bishonen" ("pretty-boy" in Japanese, for those who don't know) with a piercing glance and a deep voice, he might possibly become a tall, happy Elf.

Gollum could look something similar to a kappa (a Japanese water demon that looks something like a turtle), I suppose, except much skinnier and without a shell.

Lyta, the picture of Santa-Saruman is funny! I can imagine Gandalf returning to Bag End and saying, "Yes, Frodo, there is a Saruman."

(There's a children's book my family has called, "Yes, there is a Santa Claus." I'm not sure if anyone else is familiar with it...)

Shelob · 03-12-2005, 05:19 PM

Kappa

Here's a link to a site that describes Kappas and has a picture (click on it for a larger version)

I don't really know too much about anime (though I can tell you that all the 'anime freaks' at my school bring nothing but junk food for lunch--and sorry if the phrase 'anime freaks' is insulting to you, but that's how we at the geek table refer to them)

my one suspicion would be that if LOTR were done in an anime style it would become even harder to follow for non-book lovers and Tolkien purists everywhere really would have heart attacks.

Ainaserkewen · 03-12-2005, 06:13 PM

I think that would be an awesome idea for the soul reason that if the Lord of the Rings were adapted into anime, that would mean that finally there would be an opertunity for a very accurate visual presentation. Accurate as opposed to a movie format. You can do so much with animation and an actual 26 or more episode show than a movie.

If such a project was ever to be done, I think that it should like this:

Found at:
This site
I love this artist!

Lyta_Underhill · 03-12-2005, 08:10 PM

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Gollum could look something similar to a kappa (a Japanese water demon that looks something like a turtle), I suppose, except much skinnier and without a shell.

Rilwen, you might have something there with the kappa idea: this picture shows an illustration from a children's book from the 60's called "Kap the Kappa," about a mischievous "Japanese water elf." Notice the nature of his steed! Gollum indeed!

Cheers!
Lyta

Rilwen Gamgee · 03-12-2005, 11:44 PM

True, that kappa certainly does look like Gollum! But they tend to prefer cucumbers, instead of fish...

Gollum wouldn't fancy them much...: "Cucumbers! Nasssty! No taste, preciousss!"

malkatoj · 03-13-2005, 12:48 PM

I agree with Shelob ...'anime freaks' haha. I think that it wouldn't be too bad if the Japanese did it, though they would probably have some more 'intimate' scenes involving Aragorn and Arwen, (yes, with purple hair) Sam and Rosie or *gasp* Sam and Frodo...those Japanese animes get pretty crazy (I've even heard that Pokemon is kinda good if you watch it in japanese! Doubt it, but still). But as soon as it got licensed, it would mean death to the world, and all these crazy 12-year-old fangirls who only answer to some Japanese word that, little do they know, means 'Large Bowel Movement' would be running around screaming "WAIIIIIII LORD OF THE RINGS KONNICHIWA!" since we all know they don't speak Japanese.

Sorry if I offended any anime freaks here, but you know it's what would happen.

Neurion · 03-13-2005, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ainaserkewen

I think that would be an awesome idea for the soul reason that if the Lord of the Rings were adapted into anime, that would mean that finally there would be an opertunity for a very accurate visual presentation. Accurate as opposed to a movie format.

Aina, about that:

AAAAAGGH! Receive thy fatal blade oh beating heart!

And in case I didn't make my point:

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03-25-2005, 02:28 PM

If Lord of the Rings had been adapted as Anime...

I would run away. While wearing a pair of pants on my head.

Somebody stole my pants.

By the way, that's more Manga than Anime...

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 03-26-2005, 01:55 PM

If LOTR was made into an anime Eowyn would be wearing a schoolgirl's uniform.

03-12-2005, 08:36 AM	#1
Lyta_Underhill Haunted Halfling Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: an uncounted length of steps--floating between air molecules Posts: 841	Just as long as Saruman isn't turned into Santa Claus again! Santa Saruman (I kind of thought bare-legged Viking Boromir was amusing though!) Longboat-Ready Man of Gondor (Of course, this has nothing to do with the newer conventions of Anime...just thought it was amusing!) Of course, we would probably get to hear the fox's thoughts in the anime version...) Cheers! Lyta __________________ “…she laid herself to rest upon Cerin Amroth; and there is her green grave, until the world is changed, and all the days of her life are utterly forgotten by men that come after, and elanor and niphredil bloom no more east of the Sea.” Last edited by Lyta_Underhill; 03-12-2005 at 08:37 AM. Reason: forgot to close parentheses!

03-12-2005, 05:19 PM	#3
Shelob Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the abysmal Abyss Mall. Posts: 276	Kappa Here's a link to a site that describes Kappas and has a picture (click on it for a larger version) I don't really know too much about anime (though I can tell you that all the 'anime freaks' at my school bring nothing but junk food for lunch--and sorry if the phrase 'anime freaks' is insulting to you, but that's how we at the geek table refer to them) my one suspicion would be that if LOTR were done in an anime style it would become even harder to follow for non-book lovers and Tolkien purists everywhere really would have heart attacks. __________________ A signature always reveals a man's character - and sometimes even his name ~Evan Esar. Pan for Everyone!

03-12-2005, 06:13 PM	#4
Ainaserkewen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A cosmic waiting room Posts: 651	I think that would be an awesome idea for the soul reason that if the Lord of the Rings were adapted into anime, that would mean that finally there would be an opertunity for a very accurate visual presentation. Accurate as opposed to a movie format. You can do so much with animation and an actual 26 or more episode show than a movie. If such a project was ever to be done, I think that it should like this: Found at: This site I love this artist! __________________ Solus... I'm eating chicken again. I ate chicken yesterday and the day before... will I be eating chicken again tomorrow? Why am I always eating chicken?

03-25-2005, 02:28 PM	#9
Falkor Guest Posts: n/a	Thats' not right. If Lord of the Rings had been adapted as Anime... I would run away. While wearing a pair of pants on my head. Somebody stole my pants. By the way, that's more Manga than Anime...

03-26-2005, 01:55 PM	#10
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	If LOTR was made into an anime Eowyn would be wearing a schoolgirl's uniform. __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

03-12-2005, 11:44 PM	#6
Rilwen Gamgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At home. Posts: 135	True, that kappa certainly does look like Gollum! But they tend to prefer cucumbers, instead of fish... Gollum wouldn't fancy them much...: "Cucumbers! Nasssty! No taste, preciousss!"

03-13-2005, 12:48 PM	#7
malkatoj Wight Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A hovel in Florin Posts: 173	I agree with Shelob ...'anime freaks' haha. I think that it wouldn't be too bad if the Japanese did it, though they would probably have some more 'intimate' scenes involving Aragorn and Arwen, (yes, with purple hair) Sam and Rosie or gasp Sam and Frodo...those Japanese animes get pretty crazy (I've even heard that Pokemon is kinda good if you watch it in japanese! Doubt it, but still). But as soon as it got licensed, it would mean death to the world, and all these crazy 12-year-old fangirls who only answer to some Japanese word that, little do they know, means 'Large Bowel Movement' would be running around screaming "WAIIIIIII LORD OF THE RINGS KONNICHIWA!" since we all know they don't speak Japanese. Sorry if I offended any anime freaks here, but you know it's what would happen.