User Info: ChibiGoku 302 ChibiGoku 302 3 years ago #1



First off: It does appear that Studio 4C did NOT complete the project, but instead intends to complete it via the Kickstarter Edition. The Opening part sets up the prologue for the whole Parallel World segment of the story (and looks like they even had to skip a portion of it to get to a proper ending spot). This would also explain Studio 4C's comments on Kickstarter that they were beginning production of the Kickstarter version (Studio 4C had filed an application to the Japanese Government to be apart of the Anime Tamago program, which gives them funding to produce a project and help train animators. Red Ash was the first project that was almost entirely CGI to be submitted part of the program and was likely the reason they were able to get the funding. They will use the remainder of the backer funds to complete an entire story, from the looks of it).



Anyways, as for the story itself...



The story sets up that Call (Red Ash's equivalent) is on the run from some unknown entity, and ends up joining with Beck and Tyger in their journey as Hunters, while looking for something. Beck and Tyger end up protecting Roll, and, by sheer luck and accident, end up in the "Parallel World", where they discover and individual, that was long thought to be dead. Honestly, the whole story part of this is more so the "Prologue" and sets up for the Parallel World stuff, so other than detailing about the various races and how the world is set up and works (Such as people are, under normal circumstances, forbidden to use their abilities), there isn't much of a story in the Anime Tamago version.



As for the character, Beck is a bit rash, but he does think with his head in situations in which he realizes he's in trouble. Roll acts as the supporting character, and seems to the one with the brains of the team, though she's very goofy, and questionable if her "Angel Call" actually works the way it does (where she can detect things). Tyger, the oldest of the group, and probably the strength of the team, is very laid back, but will do anything to protect his team members when they're in danger. He has a bit of a deep voice (but unsure if this voice will remain outside of the Anime Tamago version, same with Roll, as they were looking to recast them for the Kickstarter version).



Other than that, music was pretty good, along with the animation. In fact, I'd argue this is Studio 4C's best job at implementing CGI compared to their attempts with Berserk (Note: They did NOT work on the 2016 version, for the record, which is significantly worse than even Studio 4C's attempt). Most of the animation is CGI, with certain effects, and some bits and pieces here are hand drawn instead. Backgrounds are a mixture of CGI and hand drawn and blend very well. Although the color is a BIT muted, I personally think it works for what they're going for. Frame rate is a bit choppy, but they were trying to mimic 2D animation and... frankly, it works. Plus, the characters designs and models feel very stylized.



There were some instances of layering errors, due to the anime being produced in 21:9 and seems they were in the middle of fixing some shots, but screwed up the layering as a result (some foreground stuff appears in the letterboxing).



Anyways, the project seems to be in very good hands at Studio 4C and I can't wait to see the finished project.



The only question that remains is... Where is the game..? Comcept has gone completely dark for awhile now, and looking through the credits of Red Ash: GearWorld, I do not see them listed. Hell, the project opens up with "A Studio 4C Film" at the beginning, without Comcept being listed...



Wonder if something happened...? Sonikku X!!

So, Animax recently aired it a couple hours ago (actually, more like 7-8 hours, but eh) and I got to watch it.First off: It does appear that Studio 4C did NOT complete the project, but instead intends to complete it via the Kickstarter Edition. The Opening part sets up the prologue for the whole Parallel World segment of the story (and looks like they even had to skip a portion of it to get to a proper ending spot). This would also explain Studio 4C's comments on Kickstarter that they were beginning production of the Kickstarter version (Studio 4C had filed an application to the Japanese Government to be apart of the Anime Tamago program, which gives them funding to produce a project and help train animators. Red Ash was the first project that was almost entirely CGI to be submitted part of the program and was likely the reason they were able to get the funding. They will use the remainder of the backer funds to complete an entire story, from the looks of it).Anyways, as for the story itself...The story sets up that Call (Red Ash's equivalent) is on the run from some unknown entity, and ends up joining with Beck and Tyger in their journey as Hunters, while looking for something. Beck and Tyger end up protecting Roll, and, by sheer luck and accident, end up in the "Parallel World", where they discover and individual, that was long thought to be dead. Honestly, the whole story part of this is more so the "Prologue" and sets up for the Parallel World stuff, so other than detailing about the various races and how the world is set up and works (Such as people are, under normal circumstances, forbidden to use their abilities), there isn't much of a story in the Anime Tamago version.As for the character, Beck is a bit rash, but he does think with his head in situations in which he realizes he's in trouble. Roll acts as the supporting character, and seems to the one with the brains of the team, though she's very goofy, and questionable if her "Angel Call" actually works the way it does (where she can detect things). Tyger, the oldest of the group, and probably the strength of the team, is very laid back, but will do anything to protect his team members when they're in danger. He has a bit of a deep voice (but unsure if this voice will remain outside of the Anime Tamago version, same with Roll, as they were looking to recast them for the Kickstarter version).Other than that, music was pretty good, along with the animation. In fact, I'd argue this is Studio 4C's best job at implementing CGI compared to their attempts with Berserk (Note: They did NOT work on the 2016 version, for the record, which is significantly worse than even Studio 4C's attempt). Most of the animation is CGI, with certain effects, and some bits and pieces here are hand drawn instead. Backgrounds are a mixture of CGI and hand drawn and blend very well. Although the color is a BIT muted, I personally think it works for what they're going for. Frame rate is a bit choppy, but they were trying to mimic 2D animation and... frankly, it works. Plus, the characters designs and models feel very stylized.There were some instances of layering errors, due to the anime being produced in 21:9 and seems they were in the middle of fixing some shots, but screwed up the layering as a result (some foreground stuff appears in the letterboxing).Anyways, the project seems to be in very good hands at Studio 4C and I can't wait to see the finished project.The only question that remains is... Where is the game..? Comcept has gone completely dark for awhile now, and looking through the credits of Red Ash: GearWorld, I do not see them listed. Hell, the project opens up with "A Studio 4C Film" at the beginning, without Comcept being listed...Wonder if something happened...?