Beck

[onlythestrongest]

Anyone else get a look at this new series? So far one eps is out but it really made an impression on me, its a little different than most stuff out now and has a pretty good soundtrack so far.

Whats everyone else think of it? here's a link to the synopsis and torrent.
http://www.anime-source.com/banzai/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=1009

[Glitch87]

Okay, i like the story, I like the music, i like the overall style of the show. I find it very origional and fresh to the anime world

What i don't like is the use of English. If they can't do it right, they shouldn't use it alt all. It's hard to explain, you sorta hear the english, but it sounds literally like a bunch of retards. To top it off, they curse a lot in english... So so far the anime has portraid americans as retarded monkeys who curse like sailors. There was even a black guy and the only thing he said was "what the fuck!?" I was like... wow, that makes black people look really great. Not many blacks in anime and when they do have one hes gotta be a moron.

Aside from that huuuuuge gripe that will turn most people away, beck is an interesting story so far.

[onlythestrongest]

Yeah the English dialog was wierd at times, I think some or all of them were drunk. Its definitely not the worst English speaking parts ive heard though.

[Boco]

I really liked it. I hope to see more of it. When everybody started to curse in English, I started laughing my ass off. It sounded so funny. Anyways, I hope Beck has some really cool music. It had better, seeing it is an anime about a rock band... At least, I think it is... X_X

[Kro]

I like ti especially cause its sumthin a bit different. The reason y i downloaded it was cause i jus got an electric guitar but im to lazy to elarn how to play, so hopefully this anime will giv me sum inspiration

[Shikamaru]

What i don't like is the use of English. If they can't do it right, they shouldn't use it alt all. It's hard to explain, you sorta hear the english, but it sounds literally like a bunch of retards.

... Maybe it's because, I don't know, they're Japanese? The Japanese language and the English language are polar opposites. If you speak Japanese, it's a lot harder to speak English. If you speak English, it's a lot harder to speak Japanese.

To top it off, they curse a lot in english...

OH MY GOD! NO WAY! ALERT THE PRESS! SOMEONE'S CURSING!

So so far the anime has portraid americans as retarded monkeys who curse like sailors.

So, because the anime has a lot of cursing, like a lot of the mature ones do in Japan, it's because they're intentionally attempting to portray as idiots? Oh! But you don't stop there! Because they're not native English speaking people, they're RETARDED! So, well, they're naturally portraying Americans to be retarded sailors! I sure am glad they've got Sherlock Holmes on the case!

There was even a black guy and the only thing he said was "what the fuck!?" I was like... wow, that makes black people look really great. Not many blacks in anime and when they do have one hes gotta be a moron.

Holy shit, now you're going on an anti-racism tirade. You're good - you get to the truth of the matter (that is, Japan's secret hate for America), but you also have time to figure out that the Japanese are all racist towards black men! WOW! Do you secretly work for the CIA? YOU SHOULD!

Give me a break. You throwing around the word "retard" every five minutes like it's going out of style, is more offensive than there being a black man portrayed as an idiot. Have you ever seen a movie in Holywood? How about recently, such as Resident Evil 2? The black character in that movie did nothing but spout out ridiculous "BLING BLING HOMIES" crap that has been stereotyping black men since rap became a mainstream genre of music in the early 90s. What this anime is doing, is absolutely nothing in comparison to some of the movies being made on the soil in the "Good Ol' US of A." But I guess America's allowed to make a complete mockery of the race in every movie, whereas Japan can't happen to have a stupid character whose skin is black.

Geez, you're an idiot.

[Majin Tenshinhan]

Beck? hmm, I guess its not what im thinking about... Beck is also a couple of movies about a police solving murders. The swedes know what im talking about.

[Shikamaru]

It's also a music band. I figured the anime would be based off of them initially, with such crap as the t.a.T.u. crap coming out. Or already out. Whatever it is.

But it's just about music in general, though I've got no motivation to check it out whatsoever.

[Glitch87]

wow, what the hell? Why do you care so much? Sorry but whether you like it or not, i was just stating what i saw. I like the anime, i think it's cool. You're the one here that's stating the obvious. aside from the first comment you made about the voices in general, every single one following that was pointless, stupid, and obvious. Again, what the hell, are you my mother? There was no other way to describe the voices in my opinion. Haha, maybe i should just use synonyms for the world retard, because i care SO much about what some ass nitpicks about my post. Really guy, my problems with the show were the voices alone and how they used them. Everything you talked about (after the first comment) wasn't even what i was concerned with. You might as well have been talking to somoene else.
You spent WAY too much time writing something so trivial.

About the first comment , because it seems that is the only one worth answering: I know that it's harder to speak english as a japanese person, that's why i said they shouldnt have used it at all. Can't you read?

Obviously, in resident evil 2, the black guy was meant to be comedic relief... in Beck? nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

[Kaddel]

After I found out about Bleach, I checked it out and quickly realized how awesome it was. Finally, a new anime that I can enjoy as much as Naruto. After realizing that there were other good animes out there I started downloading random series. I ended up finding a few amazing series.

The first one I found was Monster. It is about a brain surgeon that saves the devil incarnate as a child and then tries to stop him later in life. This one is awesome, I highly recomend it.

The next one I found was Beck. It is about a group of highschoolers who try to put a band together. It is only on the 6th episode so the story has just begun. If you like underground music, you should like this anime. I just wish there was a web site dedicated to it so that I could see when the next sub will come out.

The last one I found was Gankutsuou. This anime is beautiful. It has such an amazing look to it. The story is loosely based off of the count of monte christo and set in the distant future. This anime takes some getting used to, but I promise by the 4th one you will be wanting more.

But there is a big problem with Gankutsuou, the studio that makes it is starting to threaten the subbers in America. I do not understand this. If it wasn't for the subbers I never would have found the anime. Up until I heard about the legal action that was threatened, I was anxiously awaiting the Japanese release of the series' DVD.

That's what I do, watch subs, then buy the DVD's straight from Japan (if they have a sub feature.)

Please try these animes. And if you like Gankutsuou, please post here so that we can start some sort of petition to the studio.

Thanks for reading this long post.

[hakke]

I agree, all 3 are great... considering the amount of average/bad anime out there.

-Grenadier
-Vietiful Joe
-Yugiohgx
-Sunabozu

Avoid these if you can.

[Orihime]

Notice how you are talking about anime then notice that this is the MANGA forum. Can someone tell me what is wrong here?

MOVED!

-_-

[Kro]

I been watchin all those series cept monster, and i like em all especially beck. At first i hated gankutsuous colouring style but afta a few eps i came to like it.

[Arilou]

Monster reminds me of an old american TV series called "Hunted" (I believe?) they made a movie of it as well... That to is concerning a surgeon who is framed for a murder he did not commit and is trying to get the real killer while avoiding capture...

[Diaketh]

I've read the Monster manga, it rocks! :D Really creapy though.

[Chillin]

I'm a little pissed that they removed Gankutsuou from most fansub sites, now I won't be able to see the rest until it's licensed :mad

[kevin77]

Monster reminds me of an old american TV series called "Hunted" (I believe?) they made a movie of it as well... That to is concerning a surgeon who is framed for a murder he did not commit and is trying to get the real killer while avoiding capture...


I believe it was called "The Fugitive"


Even tho there are similarities between those 2, Monster is way way way darker than the american novel. "The Fugitive" is about a single murder case, whereas Monster treats about such taboo themes as Nazism. It was a brilliant story tho.

[Pervert-Sennin]

I'm a little pissed that they removed Gankutsuou from most fansub sites, now I won't be able to see the rest until it's licensed :mad

Just go to anime-kraze site they got it there.

For Beck Ive read the manga and its awsome its better than the anime but the anime is good too becuase now you can acually here what they are playing and how it sounds.

Im a big fan of The Count Of Monte Cristo and love gankustuou,I like what Gonzo did with the animation.

For Monster,I havent seen it yet i might check it out if I have time.

[junsctr23]

I enjoy Beck a lot. Its probably one of my favorites right now.

[Code]

I've gave all of them a try when they were first subbed with the exception of Monster. Right now i'm only on Episode 3 of Monster, only saw 1 Episode of Gankutsuou but might give it another try, Beck well I saw a few episodes then read 19 volumes of the manga in 2 days... Bleach well the best of the bunch IMO i've been up to date with the manga for a few months and I just watched episode 9 and 10. They're all good but Monster is quite overrated... but it is very good. The only one I need to give another try is Gankutsuou, I didn't hate the 1st episode but just wondered how things will develop seeing as how I never read Count of Monte Crisco which I was planning to read a while back but I saw parts of the movie.

[Mariwara no Kami]

*smells a Beck Thread comming*

[Kaddel]

I've read the Monster manga, it rocks! :D Really creapy though.

Really? Where did you get the manga? I abslolutely love the anime. It doesn't need flashy fighting or explosions. It just has a great story.

[NinjaJedi007]

im really starting to get into beck. i need the get more episodes cause its more interesting than i thought it would be. the opening song is so freakin awesome too! i cant tell you how many times ive listened to it. quite a catchy song.

[NinjaJedi007]

im getting into this series a lot. i want to continue watching this show to find out whats going to happen. its not jumping directly into the story but that isnt a bad thing. it keeps me interested. i think that the english usage is pretty funny, especially when the kids encounter the guy and his car :o) o well. the music is awesome tho! intro theme is so freakin awesome.

[Sasuto]

Its a great anime! First musical anime that a watch. Just wanted to know...is ther emore than 10 episodes?..


ARE THEY TAKING A BREAK OR WHAT?

[Sasuto]

Are they taking a break or what?...sorry for the double post but i though that when you edit, the thread would been on the first page and it didnt.

[Orihime]

Well, as for the English parts of the anime, it's not like they had a choice in that matter, as that's how it happened in the manga... well most of it anyway. :P They're just sticking to the manga. Can't really say much about Beck anime, but just love the manga better.

[Sasuto]

Wow this serie is going better and better!! anyone saw 21?? great episode!

[kyubinaruto75]

i like the story and everything. its just the english. ryuusuke keeps saying things in english and the ppl in there thinks he's cool but ... its really gay o.O

[xenex]

Maho taking a swing at Koyuki with a chair = best scene in an anime ever.

[ninamori]

Wow... this thread came from the dead. xD

The English sucks, but get over it. If you ever call Ryuuske gay again, I'll sick the Beck FC on you. With me in the front lines. >D (psst, xenex, that means you, too!)

I like the manga more, but GSSS5 is coming up soon, and I'm VERY excited!!!! =D

[xenex]

No prob prez. I didn't even read the posts. Just wanted to make a post of my own.

[ninamori]

Lol.

Funniest part of the anime/ manga for me would be... Erm... I dunno. @__@ So many funny things.

Something that comes to mind was when Chiba barfs on Take-chan's face, and then Take-chan barfs on Chiba's face. Hillarious.

Or maybe... when there was that girl and she was like, "Who's more important to you? Me or that boy????? *crying*" Ray: "Koyuki. Now go away." (or something)

:rofl

[xenex]

PL are you quoting the anime or manga. If those scenes were in the anime, I need to go check that again.

[ninamori]

Naw. 'Twas the manga. And it's not right, just.... close... in a way. >.> <.<

It's not at that point in the anime yet, is it? :confused

[xenex]

I don't know. I started reading the manga where I left off on the anime. I have no idea the scenes you're talking about have happened yet (though I think the one with ray and the girl was changed.)

[ninamori]

Yeah, it probably was changed. Must check back on that. Some day........

But now I MUST finish my world studies homework. -__________-

[Lactone]

man I'm really diggin' Beck, too bad I caught up the other day, now I gotta wait week by week :( I hope AE catches up soon, they are much better than shinsens', but I'll take either. Anyone know if a OST is out? I found a tribute CD but its not so much the music from the show but very similar. This show had inspired me to pick up my bass again, but its been sitting down for two years and now its busted :( some sort of short in it, prolly easily fixed but I'm not an electrician, grrrr makes me mad inside. Back to fruity loops for the time being.

[ninamori]

O_O You have the tribute CD? *dies* I've been wanting that for... FOREVER!!!!!!

And the OST is coming out in May, I beleive. :amuse

[Lactone]

well if your not apposed to "stealing" stuff heres the link(Bit Torrent)
http://www.hongfire.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20703
and another just in case the torrent is dead
http://bittorrent.frozen-layer.net/archivo.php?id=13944

Thanks for the info on the OST, may uhh, damn thats a while aways :/

[ninamori]

Wow, thanks! =D

I'm more of a "listen to the music, if you love it, blow all your money on import CDs galore" xD Which I have done... >.> <.<

[Tehol Beddict]

Beck 23 has been out by Shinsen for about 4 hours at http://bt.shinsen-subs.org/ if nobody has posted it yet, lol...I skimmed through and didn't see any posts about it, so sorry if I am repeating someone else's thread.

[grakul]

There aren't many Beck posts around here, yet the Beck FC it's FULL of ppl, I think this place should have a sub-section for that great anime... heck, I started watching it 'cause Tazmo said it was cool in the Blog (that I've only read once :P)... So, yeah, this series deserves it's own sub-section, even if it's about to finish :sad...

BTW, I wait for Anime-Empire's subs, I think those are the best, hope they catch up soon

[Mindless]

I really admire 'Koyuki'. I've seen few people as brave as him. Going up on the scene all alone, that takes some curage. :P

And as for A-E's subs. I think they have stopped subbing it. I haven't seen a sub for ep19 yet, and Shinsen is on ep23. And I think Shinsen have very high quality subs.

Right now I'm just looking for a place to get the manga from. If anyone knows a place where to get it, please don't hesitate to send me a PM. :P

[grakul]

I really admire 'Koyuki'. I've seen few people as brave as him. Going up on the scene all alone, that takes some curage. :P

And as for A-E's subs. I think they have stopped subbing it. I haven't seen a sub for ep19 yet, and Shinsen is on ep23. And I think Shinsen have very high quality subs.

Right now I'm just looking for a place to get the manga from. If anyone knows a place where to get it, please don't hesitate to send me a PM. :P

*coughs* he he, they released 8 episodes in three days, so I'm not worried about them stopping, not now :smile-big

[NekkiBasara]

that show is the greatest...i hope it never comes out in america...i dont see how it can....with all the japanese music...thank god....wheres the Beck FC your talking about grakul?

[Tehol Beddict]

that show is the greatest...i hope it never comes out in america...i dont see how it can....with all the japanese music...thank god....wheres the Beck FC your talking about grakul?

http://forums.narutofan.com/showthread.php?t=13945

[TKE229]

I was downloading Naruto and Bleach. I wasn't quite done with bleach, but I ran out of bandwidth. So, what do I do. Of course, I purchased more bandwidth. I finished up through the current Bleach and had a ton of bandwidth left. I thought to myself, "I wonder what this "Beck" is?". I downloaded the first episode. BIG MISTAKE, for sleep that is. I was stuck downloading and watching until 4am through ep 16. I fell asleep in the middle of it (just too tired). It hooked me big time. I finished through ep 20 the next day. I hope NarutoFan gets the rest for download. I am left needing. I want more. LOL

[OOOwatah]

The Beck OST is out now. DL it now. It's AWESOME.

[Hayate]

I like this series, its not one I would usually watch genre wise but its so addicting in ways oO

[Tehol Beddict]

I was downloading Naruto and Bleah. I wasn't quite done with bleach, but I ran out of bandwidth. So, what do I do. Of course, I purchased more bandwidth. I finished up through the current Bleach and had a ton of bandwidth left. I thought to myself, "I wonder what this "Beck" is?". I downloaded the first episode. BIG MISTAKE, for sleep that is. I was stuck downloading and watching until 4am through ep 16. I fell asleep in the middle of it (just too tired). It hooked me big time. I finished through ep 20 the next day. I hope NarutoFan gets the rest for download. I am left needing. I want more. LOL

there is no telling how long it will take nf to catch up, they are three episodes behind already, so unless you are opposed to using bittorrent for some reason (like if you have dialup, lol, I did until a couple of weeks ago so I understand) 21-23 of beck can be found at http://bt.shinsen-subs.org/ and a new episode is out every saturday. you can just go there on saturday and get the new ep every week :thumbs Since they are the ones that sub it, you won't have to wait for another site to post the info. I do that for naruto, bleach, beck, lol. Straight to the source; dattebayo, chihiro, and shinsen :thumbs I hang out at their sites for a good 4 days out of the week and hit f5 every 3 minutes or so, lol.

[psyon]

I feel ya TKE. The only reason I joined the Narutofan Premium thing was to get like 3 episodes of Naruto that I didnt have. Yesterday I decided to check out what all came with the premium and found Beck. Didnt sound too interesting but I was bored. Watched 2 episodes yesterday morning and was thinking this could be ok. Last night I couldnt sleep so I decided to watch more.. *sigh* no sleep for me. Started late last night at episode 3, as of this morning @ 7:30am I finally went to bed after watching up to episode 14. And in the past few hours, since my GF used my car to go to work, I had nothin else to do so now im up to episode 20, and currently downloading 21-23 via bittorrent.

If that doesnt explain it well enough, lemme just say this is an excellent anime. The music is great, the characters are cool, and I have to say one of my favorite parts of the anime is the love aspect. The love triangle between Koyuki, Izumi, and Moha. It's played out nicely.

Oh yeah, just downloaded the OST as well.. that goes on my Ipod tonight, lol. Only problem is I dont see the Intro song listed and I really like it. Anyone have a link to download it?

[ninamori]

Any Beck questions, go to the FC. Although it goes off topic, somebody WILL help you because... there's craploads of members and they're awake all night fantasizing about Beck. So they have all the stuff you need.

A-E stopped subbing. It was on their site a long time ago.

pyson; what love triangle? xD (Yeah, I know what you're talking about, but I'm SO far ahead, it's a thing of the past)

[TKE229]

pyson; what love triangle? xD (Yeah, I know what you're talking about, but I'm SO far ahead, it's a thing of the past)


PenaltyLife,

When you say SO far ahead, are you talking about you reading the manga? If so how far ahead is it (i.e. approx # of episodes)?

One of the things I was worried about was that it would end unfinished at 26 episodes (Like the darned Irresponsible Captain Tylor <great series but ending like "Oooh here comes more story.... NOTHING>).

Sorry about my soap box episode there.

[ninamori]

It doesn't end at 26... Yeah. Because there are going to be alot more DVDs that just 26 episodes worth. (Visited the official site in January, already there were 4 or 5 DVDs available for pre-order or something. Couldn't read it, it was in Japanese...)

I think I'm at about.... 40-50th episode? I dunno... maybe more...

I'm pretty far ahead. xD Koyuki's 19...

[Vampiric99]

Beck is so great... waiting for dvd's... and waiting.... waiting....

[psyon]

40 episodes? wow. Im assuming you are referring to the Manga. Can you send me some linkage on a good place to download Beck Manga? I would like to read ahead. I need something to keep me satisified while I wait on the next Naruto Manga, my goal is to fill up my week with enough manga and anime to keep me busy and not sit here and twiddle my thumbs for a week while I wait on Naruto, lol. Thanks in advance.

[Code]

It doesn't end at 26... Yeah. Because there are going to be alot more DVDs that just 26 episodes worth. (Visited the official site in January, already there were 4 or 5 DVDs available for pre-order or something. Couldn't read it, it was in Japanese...)

I think I'm at about.... 40-50th episode? I dunno... maybe more...

I'm pretty far ahead. xD Koyuki's 19...
Well aren't each DVD about 3 episodes or so? So that would only make it 15...

But I do see episode 26 as a good stopping place. I always thought it would stop then when I heard episode 26 was suposably the last episode. I'm not sure though.

[ninamori]

Well aren't each DVD about 3 episodes or so? So that would only make it 15...

But I do see episode 26 as a good stopping place. I always thought it would stop then when I heard episode 26 was suposably the last episode. I'm not sure though.
Currently on episode 23.

They're only at GSSS5.

That's only the beggining.

I don't know much about DVDs, it seems. I never have enough money to buy any, so I just assumed there were more that 3 episodes on one. xP

[TKE229]

OOOOhhhh man. I just finished ep 23. How can you leave people hanging like that? lol

I need more. Oh well, I guess, I just have to wait.

[ninamori]

Koyuki was supposed to mess up the beggining of the song. I was waiting for that.

It ruined it for me on some degree. =(

[TKE229]

Koyuki was supposed to mess up the beggining of the song. I was waiting for that.

It ruined it for me on some degree. =(


I wonder if they were trying to portray that in the anime by Koyuki messing up the song for the other band the day before. Or maybe by singing a Stones song and changing it in his own way. Or maybe I'm way off and need to find out where to get the manga. lol

[ninamori]

He messed up the other band's song, too.

Arg! I just remembered another part they forgot!!!!! >O

[Sasuto]

heyyy!! i want the song of the beatles that Koyuki sing!! , the version of koyuki cuz i think that the one of the beatles ( the original totaly suck)

Anyway so if anybody know where i can find the songs of beck somewhere than tell me PLEASE! thx in advance guys!

[blue fox]

Guys, when does ep 24 come out? I watched 1-20 off of narutofan plus, then 21-23 off Animesuki's torrents....now I WANT 24!!! I GOTTA see what happens...

so yeah does anyone know when 24 comes out? And whoever said it wont stop at 26 (one season)...thats totally kick ass! thanks for the good news!

Beck rules!

[ninamori]

*raises hand*

Yep. That was me.

Sasuto; Go to Beck FC. As for it. Somebody will upload. Voila.

[raziu]

or you can download them frome here

http://www.boxtorrents.com/details.php?id=127170

[Sasuto]

thx!, but i dont want all of them, can you tell me more precisly where is beck FC :P?lol

oh and for the one who ask when is 24 coming out, habitually the beck anime is out in the afternoon of the saturday....thats what i heard.

[BlueCheese]

Did you try the fanclub forum? :wink
go here (http://forums.narutofan.com/showthread.php?t=13945)

[Ephemeral]

www.beckfan.net , just download the OST..cause it pwns

[ninamori]

Isn't the Beckfan version of the OST bad quality? Or did they get another version?

I got my version from... Shar7 I think...

*doesn't like Beckfan*

[DL224]

Man, the show rocks, indeed. I just watched episode 24, it was intense!


FOr the OST, I got it from Beckdownload.com I LOVE the music.

[Tehol Beddict]

Beck 24 has been out subbed by Shinsen for a few hours, but I didn't see it posted anywhere, so here's the link: http://bt.shinsen-subs.org/

Maybe since it was two days late people stopped looking for it, lol

[Edit]

it is also avalable for direct dl at www.beckdownload.com :thumbs. I forgot about that, sry, lol

[dappastyle]

man i cannot tell u how much i loved this episode!

I rarely post on this board but the story here on beck is so captivating!

what a brilliant episode, I just hate the cliff hangers!

[BlueCheese]

I've been waiting for this episode for ages. Great episode best one so far

[frz1]

Definetly good stuff. I want to hear the new song they made. Also, where the hell is Maho? Haven't seen her since the tent incident.

[Ephemeral]

Definetly good stuff. I want to hear the new song they made. Also, where the hell is Maho? Haven't seen her since the tent incident.

SPOILER: highlight to read
You'll see her soon enough after the concert.

Episode 24 kicked ass, I watched the raw so when I watched the subbed, it wasn't that exciting. Can't wait for Episode 25 so we get to listen to Slip out.

[Hayate]

That episode was probably the best one so far, damn I love this show! Oo

[TKE229]

man i cannot tell u how much i loved this episode!

I rarely post on this board but the story here on beck is so captivating!

what a brilliant episode, I just hate the cliff hangers!

You're not kidding about cliff hangers! I thought it was going to get to a stopping point. Nevertheless, it was an awesome episode.

[AdrianWerner]

Finally catched up to latest episode :) And WOW..Beck rocks :D

[Anbu_33]

mostly spoilers for the last episode.

so who liked it ???

i didnt, they had a really great story and the rushed the ending, this series totally deserved a second season, atleast , seeing as the manga wont end anytime soon, we didnt even see ryuusuke play with the band in ther last live in america, worst ending posible.

[jkingler]

^I have read the manga, so I am dissappointed that that is where they chose to end the series. What a shame.

[martryn]

Yeah, I liked it, but it wasn't anything great. I also felt that they rushed the hell out of the last episode, and they left a lot of things to speculation. I actually feel that episode 25 would have been a better ending because it was much more heart felt and tear jerking.

The first half of 26 was awesome, however.

[Mindless]

Gh3y. That's all I'm going to say. I hated it. So sad that they ended such a great anime just like that. Oh well, I still have the manga wich is alot better so I don't really care that much. But I was kinda sad, eventhough the ending wasn't that bad. It summarised the manga chapters quite well in my opinion.

[BlueCheese]

It was a terrible ending totally rushed. I hated the whole slide show thing. It tried to cover way too many manga chapters.

[Vergil]

not read the manga but I will do now. I was quite disappointed at the ending, they could have done it a whole lot better. still its a shame its over.

[BlueCheese]

yeah read the manga, the american tour is in a lot more detail. Much better

[santosj]

Well, I think I will buy the Manga now, the anime made it do it. You know with its gun to my head and all. How many volumes are available and what chapter is out so far?

[ninamori]

I hated it.

First volume is availibl in America in July (I think...)
Waiting on chapter 64

Yep.

I hated it.

Watched it raw, didn't expect much, and the horrid-ness of it all blew me away.

[pek]

It sucked a lot. Not gonna waste more words on this freaking horrible eps.

[santosj]

Well, Since there isn't enough chapters, they probably lost a lot of money and ratings so they had to end it. I was thinking that the manga was far ahead but just think about all of the soundtracks they had to have produced and money they had to spend for that.

It was a sad ending but it was along the same lines as Trigun's Ending. The anime will enter my list of favorites but I do hold out for a sequel for when the manga gets back up there in chapters for them to do so. Well, I can dream, can't I?

[NarutoSitro]

CAN Anybody tell me where to download Beck.. pls send me a message...

[santosj]

You can download it at the www.animesuki.com site.

[Vergil]

where to download the beck manga? I've looked and looked and can't find it? help me out please!?

[BlueCheese]

beck manga can be found here (http://66.49.240.181/upload/files.php?cat=1)

[Luckayme]

the endings was just the worst possible

[Ephemeral]

I hated it, I don't even feel like reading the manga anymore..

[mow]

Yet another reason why:

manga > anime

[ninamori]

I hated it, I don't even feel like reading the manga anymore..
...:oh

*slaps you in the face*

Manga > Anime

:P

Your choice, though.

[ragingworker]

Weakness!!!!

After getting me hooked on this great anime series, they had to end it poorly. My thoughts echo many of the posts above me.

I could have done without the slideshow. That convienent "stills" section did nothing for me.

[empT3]

is it possible they'll do a second season?

[Hayate]

I felt it was rushed, but it still wasn't too bad for the first half. It was good seeing the band back together and all. And then having them play Slip out at the end which just owns.

Although it would have been good to end it with them leaving, so a second season would commence. :(

[TKE229]

It was very much rushed. I thought it was ok until they started shoving the America tour down your throat via a slide show. The manga went deep into it. grrrr. disappointing.

[Thunk]

I really do hope they make a second season, in witch they visit the american tour more. Is there a place whrere we can post tell they do make another season... Just started the manga and i like both... I got the 1st sound track today waiting on the 2nd... i shout encore 2nd season for the anime beck!

[redj]

Anyone have any info on when the Beck soundtrack will be released.

Maybe a tracklist?

Thanks much

-Redj

[ninamori]

You mean the OST?

Already out.

http://img47.exs.cx/img47/7424/beckost2bp.th.jpg (http://img47.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img47&image=beckost2bp.jpg)

Both the OSTs. The last song is semi-cut off.

[slave2ayane]

it was very disappointing, thats all i can say

[Dr. Maturin]

Ok, I just watched all 26 episodes of Beck. I was so skeptical about this anime and refused to watch it for a long time because it just didn't look like something I would enjoy, but it rocked! I like the way episode 26 ended but I sure hope there are more seasons to come or maybe a movie? Does anyone read the manga and if so does the manga continue on? Great music, excellent characters, definetly one of my favorite anime series. :amazed

[GSurge]

I thought episode 26 was a joke, personally. It seemed to end for be about halfway through 25.

[BlueCheese]

The manga does continue on. Episode 26 was terrible, the American tour is explained in a lot more detail in the manga. So go read that.

[CrYsYs]

IMO theres a very slim chance of having a 2nd season....

[martryn]

They should have stopped it on episode 25. I was crying my ass off by the end of that one. I really wish they would do a second season, but I don't see how they can the way episode 26 sucked it up.

[Stealthwolf]

There is a chance for a second season but if there is, it will not be released for another year. I think the manga is biweekly(?) so it takes a while for material to come out to make a season of anime.

[Code]

There is a chance for a second season but if there is, it will not be released for another year. I think the manga is biweekly(?) so it takes a while for material to come out to make a season of anime.
I'm not sure if the manga is bi-weekly but each chapter is pretty much an episode... really long chapters. And the manga is already far ahead to make another season.

[Mindless]

There isn't. So far. I mean, it ended a few weeks ago, you can't expect to hear about a continuation of it after a few weeks. And as Code said, the manga is far ahead so they could probably make a second season on 26 episodes. And the manga is still going on, so this is a quite long manga. Currently it's on chapter 63, and each chapter is like 60 pages, so it's almost 3 normal chapters (Naruto, Bleach, w/e...) in each chapter. So you could basically say that the manga is on chapter 189, if you would make the manga into 20-page chapters.

And making that into an anime would cost money. But I think it's strange, since they had lots of big music companies as sponsors, and they get great promotions trough this kind of stuff. But I guess the anime wasn't as popular as they expected, but people still loved it. Apart from the end of course....

[Dr. Maturin]

I don't understand the hate for chapter 26. I was glad to see they got back together. Does anyone have a link to the manga?

[ReMiXau]

hmm, you guys have got me really interested in the series, as soon as im uncapped(end of the month) im gonna start watching it :)
thanks

[Lingz]

Well, after hearing alot of postitve coments about this, I think i might try this anime out. But what's been putting me off about this anime is that:

I dont like rock music

For most other animes, it really dosent matter if i dont like it because that will juse concern the OP/ED or background music, but "Beck" is all about rock music and Rock Bands so i had no urge to start the anime. However, Ive hear that theres huge character development, very decent story and very intense and interesting characters which all suits my liking.

What i want to ask is that:

1) Does me not liking rock/guitar/metal etc music make me "not" like Beck
2) Does it really have good characters and character development
3) Is it similar to any other anime titles, because i really enjoyed Full moon wo Sagishite which is another anime that is based on music
4) How much would you rate this anime?

Thanks in advance!

[Hayate]

1. Not really. . BECK has much more to offer than just bands and music. I was skeptical about it first in case it was just about music but its much more for sure.
2. I'd say so, the characters are just great. Everyone of them.
3. Couldn't say.
4. 8/10 I just loved it.

[abfluvver]

Beck is basically the greatest anime ever if you enjoy listening to Engrish.
I stick to the Beck manga, since the animation is -really- rough-in-the-bad-way in the anime, at times.

-Beck anime gets 7/10 from me, due to sheer hilarity factor

[hakke]

while I like Beck, for a non-fan of rock music, I would say avoid it... or get teh MAnga (which I havent read, but this way you get the story without the music).

[Hayabusa]

1) Does me not liking rock/guitar/metal etc music make me "not" like Beck
Nope, as said above its much more than just about music, its about growing up and developing relationships, moving on ect.

2) Does it really have good characters and character development
Yes, the characters a deep and they learn, grow and develop. I think it has more of a better character development than Naruto since it covers ALL of the main characters.

3) Is it similar to any other anime titles, because i really enjoyed Full moon wo Sagishite which is another anime that is based on music
Not that i know of...

4) How much would you rate this anime?
10/10

[Dr. Maturin]

You have to watch the anime! Great character development and it just draws you in. Enjoying rock music would be a bonus but is not necessary.

[mow]

1) Not really, that aspect wont make much od a difference
2) Anime, heh, yeah, but not equal to the manga seeing that they cut it just when it was gettign good *rolls eyes*
3) Not to my knowledge
4) 0/10 . Being a manga fan from the beginning, the anime totally ruins every aspect I enjoyed in it. The engrish might be the only plus factor (only due to the countless hours of amusement it provides). The animation is mediocre at best, and the music doesnt live up to what I had in mind.

Moral of the story:

Steer away from the anime and read the manga.

[CrYsYs]

1) Does me not liking rock/guitar/metal etc music make me "not" like Beck
answer: It doesnt matter if u like rock or not..i still loved it (lol i hate most rock....Im into rap mostly haha)

2) Does it really have good characters and character development
answer: GREAT development....couldnt love the characters more...

3) Is it similar to any other anime titles, because i really enjoyed Full moon wo Sagishite which is another anime that is based on music
answer: Not really...since i think Full moon wo Sagishite is sorta more like a fantasy type anime....couldnt say tho since i havent watched it

4) How much would you rate this anime?
answer: 10/10

IMO ya its a hella good anime....i mean cmon i downloaded all 26 episodes and read the beck manga up to vol. 21 in 3 days...i was hooked

[Minus617]

Awsome anime and just began reading the manga. My favorite type of music is rap and I enjoyed it if anything I thought the music wasnt bad (except the opening music). As said above it does suck you in once you know it you'll be on episode 26 wanting more. 9/10

[baka_gama]

i have 2 questions, where is ep 26 in the manga??
and when will season 2 come out?

[mow]

ep 26 Im not sure about. However in regards to season 2, there are no confirmations that it would be produced. Which is a blessing actually.

[AccemnSan]

I love Maho! And I love Beck, Animation is pretty poor at points but i still loved it.

Where to find the manga?

[mow]

If you wish to read the manga, simply pm me :wink

[AccemnSan]

I so need to find volume 22 now. Any hear if it has even been thought of scanlated? I found a raw that i may download when I get home from work.

[NinjaJedi007]

apparently the manga is definitely the way to go with this series. i just finished the anime yesterday and i thought it was ok. my bro and his friend on the otherhand thought it was absolute garbage. i guess episode 26 compressed many many volumes worth of story into one 30 min segment. ive never read the manga but it seems like theres tons more story left in Beck. and no, i dont think theres going to be any more of the anime. cant say that for sure though but boy would that suck.

[rSYNist17]

I just finished watching the Beck series. I have to say it was a nice change of pace from the usual anime I watch. It was cool to see some friends go from simple practice to playing huge concerts. However I have some questions to anyone who has seen the whole series as well concerning the ending.

What exactly happens in the ending? lol. It shows them playing some shows in America then it jumps ahead to after they return and Koyuki talking to Maho? about the trip.

How exactly big of a band did they become?

Did Koyuki end up with Maho?

Anyone know the answers to these?

[espressivo]

I suggest you read the manga, it's still continuing. To answer your questions, Koyuki did end up with Maho but their band never really got that big.

[Mindless]

The band never really got that big? Did you even read the manga?

They are about to sign a contract with a big company for a new album wich might become their great breathrough.

Enough of that though. I too suggest you read the manga. The end of the anime was made in a really poor way, and left alot of things hanging.

[Code]

I do agree that you should read the manga after the anime if you want more Beck. (Manga is still going and is far far away from where the anime ended... which was only till around chapter 26 so less than half of what is out now).

[CrYsYs]

How exactly big of a band did they become?

Well in the manga....right now theyre not that big.....they were actually doin crappy but then started goin on another tour with other bands...

Did Koyuki end up with Maho? (spoiler)

...its assumed maho and koyuki already had sex...but that was the day before maho goes off to england for college...ya that sucks

[ZigZaG (inactive)]

Hi
I am looking for Beck Opening song(the name is "Hit In The USA") full or the normal for normal downloading
thx:D

[Toffeeman]

Two options:

1) Using a p2p proggie (or even Google) just search for the song. The group's name is "Beat Crusaders".

2) If you still cant find it, just download the BECK OST from Boxtorrents.com (http://www.boxtorrents.com)..

EDIT: A third option, use Nipponsei's XDCC "BECK" bot (http://minglong.mine.nu/nipponsei/xdcc1.php)..

[Kagalli]

If I were you, I'd just get the entire OST collection from that boxtorrents.com link up there since all the songs in the series rock anyways :amuse
..actually... I do have all the OSTs and singles from there, hehe

[ZigZaG (inactive)]

The OST Have The Full "Hit In The USA"?

[ninamori]

Easiest way:

Wonder your little self into the Beck FC.
Ask for full version of Hit In The USA.

<.< >.>

That reminds me... *watches Hit in the USA music video*

[Liengod]

Oh god, I honestly fell in love with BECK, its probably the anime the influenced me the most and touched me. I can't find anything similar because I was dying for something similar since BECK was so short lived even though I think it deserved a way longer run. The only thing I could even get close to finding was The Legend of Black Heaven and I couldn't really find a place where I could get the episodes. Any suggested animes?

[TEK]

I too have been looking for some similar ones but none seem to compare to BECK. I loved BECK and the songs that they produced on the show. It was an awesome series and hopefully we'll find a series close to it soon.

[Liengod]

I concur.

I was really dissapointed on how they ended the anime so quickly on the final episode of the first season, and just like whipped up a bunch of stuff from the manga into like a recap version in one episode it was dissapointing. The music was definantly one of the main reasons I was attached to the anime.

Hopefully something similar will, but will lay that as the basis of the story and have it be a realistic matter not some science fiction unrealistic anime. And have characters that a person could connect too not just personality wise, but also with life experiences.

[sonicm15]

From the second i saw it show up for download i loved it, also the best anime to watch if you are a lazy reader.

[Pal_dekoderis]

Shit its truly too sad BECK was just too great to end it that way......... The legend of black heaven is cool too but theres nothing greater then beck and for some reason there arent too meny animes in the same style just a few and they truly arent even worth to bee written in the same page as beck. Shit my depresions comming back see ya T_T

[grakul]

I think that an anime about a band it's going to be a hard thing to find... but if you want an anime with a nice student atmosphere and stuff it's going to be easier...
There's a music anime named Full Moon Wo Sagashite... it's in the shoujo genre but still an amazing anime, not to be underrated

[grakul]

Nipponsei has it on their IRC channel, sorry but the tracker listed on tokyotosho is down so I can only tell you about IRC

[Pal_dekoderis]

well i found manga thats about music well not absolurly but it has the a strong spirit like beck i liking it. Its not anime its manag but i sugjest you should take a try "Bremen" have fun.

[Toffeeman]

I think there isn't really any other anime like BECK. Maybe we'll see something similar in the near future though..

[Pal_dekoderis]

T0FFe3m@n your right but near future is so in direct (shit i need to find a fortune teller for dates) anyways for now i can only sugjest a manga called bremen theres more action and violence than in beck but basecly it about bandman that fallow there dreams and so and so

[Uchiha_Sasuke_12]

yes, i too enjoyed beck a lot. tried to get all my fellow anime peeps to get into it. i'll be checking back to see if there's another one as good as this series.

[Uchiha_Sasuke_12]

so i'm not sure if i missed it, but did someone put up a link to the manga? if not then please.......?!

[Kagalli]

so i'm not sure if i missed it, but did someone put up a link to the manga? if not then please.......?!

I got all of my manga from http://beckfan.co.nr/
Their downloads section is currently down though... won't be back till August 1st I think.

[Uchiha_Sasuke_12]

domo!!! another one for the bookmarker! haha.........hey wait, down til august 1st?! the torcher!!!

[Hitsugaya]

Cool thanks...
Yeah im currently on 24.. Been watching it a while though...
And the funny part is.. I get a magazine every month here. And there is a anime/manga section. It was a huge report on Beck and the one who wrote Beck. And he said that it's a possiblity That a 2nd season will be coming?
I dunno but, After what you said here that sounds kinda garbage?

[Tessen]

Gravitation
http://www.tokidokijournal.com/anime/gravitation/ <<--Review

[Uchiha_Sasuke_12]

the guy that wrote beck said there might be another one?! that'd be pretty awesome!!!

[Lingz]

"probably" so Im guesing no. BECK rules, but BECK without Maho dosent :P

[Xenophobia]

Sorry to break the news but there is not going to be a 2nd season

I was at the AX panel and asked the director if he is planning to make a 2nd season, and he said there will be no 2nd season, and that he would like to work on other projects.

At the moment, the director of Beck is working on another anime at the moment... petshop horror i believe...

*the mangaka doesn not have a voice or involvement in the production of the Beck anime, the director choice who should be the seiryuu for the characters... and all those songs you heard, were written by the director himself

[AndroidKing]

at what chapter did the anime end. and how many chapters did 26 compress? i really wished i never watched 26.

[Uchiha_Sasuke_12]

arrrgh, i guess it can't be helped. yeah, no maho, no beck.....still, a great series to rewatch.

[TenshiOni]

Merged all threads about the hit anime Beck! Carry on. :cool

[raanan]

I haven't read the manga. Only watched the anime but holy crap I love it so much. I'm going to watch it for the third time in the past few months soon as I get done watching Elfen Lied. Bummed there more then likely won't be a second season though =/

[Uchiha_Sasuke_12]

grrrrrrrrrr......i want to download the mangas already. hurry up august 1st!

[Xenophobia]

BECK manga is way better than the anime

[Uchiha_Sasuke_12]

that's awesome!!!.....it's hard to imagine how, though, i don't think i'd be as affected if i couldn't hear the improvements of the guitar, and i kinda like the japanese attempt at american language. do they spell out koyuki's inability to enunciate english words. i'm guessing you're speaking in terms of story/plot/character developement and whatnot. either way, aug. 1st. i finally get to see what you guys are talking about!!!

[raanan]

Yeah, I'm going to dl the manga but I don't know... it's hard for me to wrap my head around a story about music where you can't hear the music.

[Xenophobia]

In the manga... Koyuki's voice is more...god-like... and the emotions are way better captured by the mangaka... the anime is good, but cant compare to the manga. I suggest you start from the beggining, way more intense

[Uchiha_Sasuke_12]

that sounds like a good idea, i'm sure the manga has a different approach and i guess it'd be better to have that style from the start. anywhere else that i can download from that won't be down until august? even though it's only a handful of days away.

[Shishou]

I never read the manga, but minus the ending, I found the anime to be great.

Kinda depressing though for some reason or another... Saitou and Chiba are awesome though....


I think most of you hating on the anime, are simply manga readers. Thats why I tend to watch a completed anime first, then go back to the manga. It works out alot better.

[Hitsugaya]

Sorry to break the news but there is not going to be a 2nd season

I was at the AX panel and asked the director if he is planning to make a 2nd season, and he said there will be no 2nd season, and that he would like to work on other projects.


As i thought then. :sad I wonder why the magazine wrote that then =\ meh

Anyway I haven't read the manga. I dunno doesn't tempt me that way i mean the music was the biggest feature for this anime, I wonder how it will come forth in the manga in just lyrics? So i think for me I'll not read the manga.

[ste6616]

Little up for that topic :)

As most of the anime or manga that really hooked me up, the synopsis didn't appeal me that much. Not that I don't like that kind of music, but I had some bad memories of an another anime about music (in fact music was more a background thing and the music was crap).

About the ending, in the situation where the studio was (unknown if there would be a second season or not), it was and well done. In the situation, if there is no second season, it give the anime a open ending with still Beck as a band and you have to imagine what their future will be. An ending at episode 25 wouldn't have been faithfull to the manga by the way that there won't be any Beck as a group.
And if in the case of a second season (doesn't seem the case), the slideshow about the tour in America doesn't go too far in the detail. The only major spoiler would be the arrestation of Leon, the reunion of Beck and Ray isn't really a spoiler as you know he would come back into the group soon or later. Most of the pictures doesn't really tell a story anyway. Presents some new characters but doesn't go in the detail of their stories. So a second season can start with the tour in America (or not), it was more a thing of wrapping everything up.
If it had cut to a precise point without doing it thinking a possible second season (that couldn't have happen or will not happen). You're teasing them to something that may never happen. Think to all these tv shows that ended without solving anything because they thought that would have gotten another season but got cancelled. And in the end, the viewer is only left but disappointed. Some show have some cliffhanger as final ending. So there could have been more worse ending to Beck given the circumstances.

[Nyquist]

i just finished watching this series last night. I thought it was an excellent anime. So the manga goes further on than the anime?

[basiK]

Yup, alot further.

[pek]

And is by far better; find it here (http://beckdownload.com/?p=manga)

Need to be a member tho

[Kusajishi]

Arn't they going to do a OVA or something or atleast more episodes of it? anyone knows or do i need to read the manga ?=)

[GLProdigy]

Beck kicks ass. I love it. The best Japanese-Engrish anime ever. It's pretty good though I have yet to read the manga.

[BlueCheese]

Then you should do very soon!

[Haohmaru]

The best Japanese-Engrish anime ever.
Lol, I like the way japanese people cant say the letter L. This anime is in my top 10 for sure. To bad like most of my favorite animes it ended to soon.

[bajskorv]

one of my favorite esries

[NiknudStunod]

Sorry for topic ressurection but I really wanted to speak my mind on this series. I was having a anime craving yesterday so I decided to try something different. I am really into rock music so I figured I would give this a try. All I can say is wow. I was completely blown away by the story, animation and music. I can not believe that there is only 26 episodes. Is the series on hold until more manga is released or is it over for good? Whichever it is all i can say is to me this is probally one of the greatest series I have ever watched.

[Bass]

Is the series on hold until more manga is released or is it over for good?


It's over for good.

[Arilou]

Too bad. I can't bother reading the manga because, well.... It's a series about MUSIC damnit. Won't be the same without you hearing it :p

[Bass]

Too bad. I can't bother reading the manga because, well.... It's a series about MUSIC damnit. Won't be the same without you hearing it :p


You got a point. It's even worse when they play manga-only songs. :laugh


I've tried listening to the OST when reading the manga but I gave up and stoped reading.

[Fighting Spirit]

Omfg once I finished the serie it felt like if I got shot :'(!!!!!

At first I thought this serie sucked... Ep1-ep5ish it was so freaking "plain" through everything that I was like; umm ok wtf? But once I got more into the show everything became clear; this is a KICKASS SERIES!!!

<3<3<3<3 BECK!!!!!!!!!!

[Centuryslayer]

"new" series??? I saw this anime about a year ago or maybe even more than that...

Anyway, it's a really good anime and I wholeheartily recommend it :)

[basiK]

Who is saying its new? =\
Too bad. I can't bother reading the manga because, well.... It's a series about MUSIC damnit. Won't be the same without you hearing it :p
It anit entirely about music, its a excellent drama about a band and their problems in life and shit.

[Fighting Spirit]

Oi! Is there other "music" animes? Except for Gravitation(lmao).

[NiknudStunod]

Oi! Is there other "music" animes? Except for Gravitation(lmao).


I really liked Macross 7. Trying to save the universe through music is a pretty nifty idea.

[Fighting Spirit]

Macross 7 eh. Guess i'll look into that show, atm I have like 10 full series in my harddrive which I have not seen =D.

O.o, it seems to have a odd storyline ;D

[Kalle85]

Man, i hope we're gonna get some Beck OVAs. Wanna see the US Tour and Stuff. ;)

[Fighting Spirit]

I agree... :/

[NiknudStunod]

If there was a ova I think it would come into play after the american tour. The ending to the anime sort of covered that. On a side not after reading the manga recently I really feel that they compliment each other. The anime focusing on the music and the anime the story. When I read the manga I can hear the songs in my head and when I watch the anime I can understand the story even more.

[Nekomimi]

Well I just finished ripping through the series in a few days...I know im abit behind heh.

But it was a pretty good show. Mostly for the music though...The actual storyline was pretty meh and the absolutely horrible english really took away alot from the realism the show had going. It wouldof been ok if they weren't trying to pass most of them as native english speakers, but they did and it sounded horrible. I guess its really hard to find a VA fluent in english in japan or something...

Anyway the music really saved it for me and there was a few scenes at the start of the show that were great, but it seemed as the story went along the music got better and the story started sucking more xD.


So...yea...Great music...blah story...horrible english. :P

[Shariyakugan]

Where did you get the episodes?
I'm using this batch torrent but it's really taking ages.
I tried mIRC but it's not that available anymore.

[Nekomimi]

The one that ive got was from boxtorrents. :oh

[NaraShikamaru]

Ok, i was browsing about a few forums and noticed someone talking about a new series of Beck. They said stuff about seeing "old story" (the 26 episodes) but then a "next story" but it hasnt showed any episodes in it yet.

No one is 100% sure if there will be a new series of Beck, but u might wanna check out:

http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/beck/

I, myself love the series, and although im only on episode 8, another series would be awesome!

[Prince Leon]

That'd be really sweet if they do make a second season. :O

[Nekomimi]

Id be all for it if they english improves xD. But even if it didnt id watch solely for the music. :amuse

[NaraShikamaru]

I liked the series itself and also the music. I dont know how i could read a manga about music if you cant hear anything.

[Trash Bear]

I love the manga and loved the anime, so another season of Beck would be great. I wonder if they would show them touring in America, or just skip over those volumes since they covered it in the last like 3 minutes of episode 26.

As for reading the manga it's quite simple, just listen to your own music while reading, problem solved. :)

[Fighting Spirit]

W00t! <3 Beck!!! It's one of my fav series of all time.

[X3x3non]

omg you know how totally hot this would be. Holy shit.

[Solar]

Wow. I've been impressed by few other animes like I was with Beck. It was so well done, and the characters all very likeable. Just enough teen angst to really get you into it without being annoyed. A+++ and whoever tells the studio "no" for a second season is a sick, sad, lonely person raining on everyone's parade.

[NaraShikamaru]

Excuse my French but. . . HOLY FUCKING SHIT

I just finished the last 2 episodes, and it was so dramatic, so amazing, so great that i shed a tear when they split up :cry I was also happy Koyuki finally got Maho and they kissed. It was beatiful :cry

This is the best anime i have ever seen. I dont give a rats ass what other people say, this is my opinion and i think its the best anime ever to be made. I would LOVE it if they made another series. This is now my favourite anime ever. Gosh, words cant discribe it. I gotta go listen to the OST over and over again :cry

[Acidblood7]

I agree, this anime goes to the top of my list along with Eureka Seven. I hope they do come out with another season. :)

[Kool ka lang]

Yeah, I guess I'm REALLY late into the series...I saw a few people with beck pictures in their sigs....but I never really got around to watching it.
Now I LOVE Beck. I dunno, I think Maho's English was pretty funny.(reminds me of my relatives and their English...:sweatdrop)

The only guy's voice acting that REALLY bothered me was that French Guy.:oh He voice DID NOT fit with the character on screen.

I'm just on ep 12 now, but this show only lasts 26 episodes????:(

[Trash Bear]

Yeah, I guess I'm REALLY late into the series...I saw a few people with beck pictures in their sigs....but I never really got around to watching it.
Now I LOVE Beck. I dunno, I think Maho's English was pretty funny.(reminds me of my relatives and their English...:sweatdrop)

The only guy's voice acting that REALLY bothered me was that French Guy.:oh He voice DID NOT fit with the character on screen.

I'm just on ep 12 now, but this show only lasts 26 episodes????:(


I suggest reading the manga, obviously no music, but you can at least get the see how things continue on. After 25 episodes the anime only gets to volume 10, while Beck the manga has 26 volumes out (so far) with 25 translated. The 26th episode tries to squeeze like 3 volumes worth of content into like 3 minutes, failing badly imo.

The english was damn awful heh, but I couldn't stop laughing my ass off, loved the music as well, overall great series.

[Kool ka lang]

So the manga isn't finished yet???!!
Where can you get Beck manga??

EDIT: went through the thread, and Now It looks like I'm repeating what the other people are saying:P I"ll just find it myself.

But seriously..if you get past the Engrish, this is one cool story. :)

[Sharingan_18]

Just got done watching the anime, I loved the series but the ending was terrible. Are they planning on making a second series? The ending was just way too rushed.

[Dernhelm]

love this series, it's one of the best out there. i was high on the last recent chapters too. Taira's powerful bass is awesome as hell. their cover on the Beatle's "I've Got A Feeling" is the best thing ever as well. oh man, i loved it when everyone came on one by one. first, Saku, then whoa Taira, and Ryuusuke's was pretty cool either.

[Vendrak]

Over all this is one of my favorite animes ive ever seen, this show made me take up the guitar, which ive been practicing for a while. Though even though its considered a favorite, they didnt explain/go into enough depth for alomst every single important person/thing. Ryuske, Tiara, Saku, Maho, Kyoki, and Kyoki's ex-friend(that girl that swam alot), and his guitar lesson did not have enough background information, espically the people left out, it seemed they concentrated on his guitar teacher for alot of the show, then he dissapeared and didnt see him for the last 10 episodes.

It wasn't just the characters and plot that wasnt explained, though along with main ideas, such as the dream...what was that all about, picking up the garbage? Don't understand/or make any sence. Plus it didnt state wether Ryuske got back with Beck, which he probally did considering he was the main leader of it, plus he got back lucielle. I had to think of this for a while, but Leon's uncle and Ryuuske had a converastaion that said something along the lines can you help me? help you with what? For those that didnt figure this out something happened at Leons house when he called him, most likely Ryuuske got his ass whipped and Leon called the cops on him.

Im not saying this was a bad show, cuz its in my favorites. Its just that it seemed it should have been a 50 ep+ series instead of 26. If they don't make an OVA in the future about the past or the future of the characters, they wouldn't just be stupid, but rather denyign the fact that most of the viewers didnt get that satisifaction that was there during the beggining and middle of the show. It seems empty, that the show shouldn't have ended there and I want to download more to finish it, sadly I can't. Please leave some feed back if you agree or if you dissagree with what I said.

[Zhang_Fei]

you can find episodes on youtube by searching "beck episode 1" etc. good manga, pretty good anime.

[Moridin]

I'd suggest happy anime fans read the manga as well, the anime was fairly true to the manga but it left stuff out and condensed the entire american tour into a slideshow

the manga is still ongoing and is absolutely awesome =p

[Omega id]

I know this anime is old now and whatnot, but anyone that has seen it and is a musician or a former musician would know the feeling you get from this anime, even if you don't play an instrument, it will make you want to pick up a guitar somewhere along the way.

That is not the point of this thread however. I remember a long time ago there was an announcement of a Season 2 airing in Japan, however I don't think I have heard anything about that recently. On one of the wikipedia pages it says that a Season 2 would air around May of '07. I don't take information from wikipedia all that serious but it does pick at my curiosity.

So anyone know if this anime is going to get a Second Season?

I think this series deserves a second season. I've heard the manga goes farther but I am not big on Manga (those that know me, know I prefer the anime form of a series :P).

[Vasp]

A second season would be sweet. Although the ending of the first season kinda killed the US tour. As well, I've heard that the show itself wasn't really super popular in Japan. Who knows though, if we get another season, I'll be really stoked to watch it.

[Hangatýr]

As I don't have much time, I'll come back later for a bigger post. I will leave these words, though.

BECK Manga >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BECK Anime

I started out on the anime and enjoyed it a great deal, but then I read the manga. The art-work, dialogues, humour and the music(yes, I'm being serious) are insanely better.

[angelAurora]

Right now, i'm watching Beck, in DvD, darn, the anime is nice. It would be killer if a season 2 airs.

[Fighting Spirit]

I loved it.

Thinking of rewatching it now after I read your post =D.

Second season?????

[Omega id]

How is the music better in a book? <.< Unless your talking about the lyrics, which I wasn't a fan of (the only song with vocals that I liked was Slip Out and the ending theme :P). Also I read how they butchered episode 26, I already know about the parts they cut out and a lot of the other things they left out, which is kind of sad... people will never know that

Chiba finally saw that dream

Oh well. I thought it was still pretty good though I could never get around to reading the manga for this series.

[Vasp]

Gonna bump this thread one last time. The series finished up yesterday. Overall, I'm pretty pleased with the dub. I didn't like the change to "I've got a feeling" too much, but then again, with copy right laws out the ying-yang, I'm not surprised.

English Dub OST, can I have it? :E

[angelAurora]

Yeh... is there really a second season to this. The manga doesn't seem like it's gonna end any time soon this year...

[Vasp]

As far as I know, they haven't confirmed a second season at all. And judging by the end of the first season, they skipped a LOT of the America Tour in like 10 minutes, lol.

[BlueCheese]

There won't be a second series, I heard production costs were too high to do more or something.

[Vergil]

best soundtrack in all of anime.

[Lord James]

I just finished watching Beck a few days ago, and I love it. *_*
It makes me wanna play the guitar, and learn how to play bass. xD

But the thing I don't like is the slideshow as the ending because it was a bit anticlimactic. The ending should've been better. And it didn't tell us about the characters' background, and not to mention the weird conversations in English. But it's a very good anime nonetheless and deserves a second season (even though it seems there will never be a second season). And I think the art is pretty good too.


Slip Out and Face are nice songs, so I'm downloading the OST as we speak. xD

[Fukyuu]

Anyone know a torrent of beck music from the anime? I want an album if there is one.

Also I'm a noob when it comes to guitars and stuff so who is the person that plays the electric guitar in the band? Thanks.

[Vasp]

Well, both Ryuuske and Koyuki play Electric, if thats what you mean. Ryuuske is lead guitarist, while Koyuki is rhythm. Unless your asking for the actual person in RL who plays the instrument. In that case, I dunno.

As for music, I can't find anything on the NA sound track. But the JP one can be found: http://www.beck-mcs.org/indexen.php

[Maffy the Love Doctor]

So the anime only goes up to the US tour? That sucks, but it seems like a good anime. I just finished reading the manga (up to chapter 96). I hope they eventually finish the anime. I'd love to hear what "Devil's Way" sounds like.

[TurboCod]

Devils Way doesn't get into the anime. It shows them leaving for the american tour, but not really the tour itself (the slideshow doesn't count).

Ergo, the last show they do in the anime is Grateful sound.

[Maffy the Love Doctor]

Yeah I know. I'm saying it'd be cool to finish the anime with another season that way we could actually hear "Devil's Way." :zaru

[Hangatýr]

The music is the show is shit for the most. =/

[Maffy the Love Doctor]

Yeah, no matter how hard they try, they could never make the music as impacting as it seemed to be in the manga. That's one thing that can't be adapted. IRL, there's no music that makes everyone acknowledge it and get the feeling the characters in the manga got when listening to Beck.

[Hangatýr]

Sure there is. You just gotta feel it for yourself. If you can't feel music in general, chances are BECK won't do much for you. The only good parts in the anime were those of Chiba, who was done quite well. Hated the Koyuki seiyuu.

[Maffy the Love Doctor]

Well I know I would like it. I love music and I can appreciate any genre. I'm just saying there are too many people out there who criticize way too much but in Beck it seemed like even the harshest critics loved the music. I'd love to see a band in real life that could make that much of an impact on people in general like Beck did in the manga. But then again, if a band makes that much of an impact on me, It's all good either way. :del

[adee]

I just started watching this today, and I must say, the opening song kicks some serious ass :spaz

[adee]

Holy fuck dude, Beck is now my favorite current anime :spaz

IT"S ROCK!!!!!!
HOW CAN I NOT LOVE IT!!!!

[adee]

wtf it ends at episode 26 :mad

America tour had just like photos posted :mad

Fucking bullcrapppppp

[Dark_wolf247]

^ lmao I thought the same exact thing when I finished the series

[Chidori Mistress]

I loved me some Beck.
I found the Engrish quite funny.

The dub is also pretty alright. O:

[Tachikoma_Pilot]

The Engrish was awesome. :pek

"You cant fuck alound in my neiglboulood" :lmao

[Oujisama]

Lolol the engrish was great, "Yuu shool apalgise to dees kizz. Apalgi!" But it was obvious all the english was spoken by japanese people who were trying to sound american.

Anyway Beck was awesome! Who bumped this, it brought back memories

[Tachikoma_Pilot]

I was looking for the Black Lagoon thread and noticed I never posted here, and Beck is one of my favourites I felt ashamed of myself and bumped :lmao

Beck is a pretty freaky looking dog isnt he? :lmao

[BanjoKazooie]

i love beck. one of my favorite animes. it inspired me to play guitar and bass.
and the engrish is amazingly great. i lol'd when i noticed that in the first few episodes, the title said beck: mongorian chop squad instead of mongolian chop squad and the "what was that? a matts jork or something" line in episode 12

[adee]

lol, the Engrish was indeed pretty awesome!

I think they should also have had a change in the opening and ending song at least once. It got boring a little bit hearing the same "I was made to hit in America"...

[Tachikoma_Pilot]

I never got sick of it :C

I was made to heet een Amelica!

[BanjoKazooie]

i WAS made to hit an american.

[adee]

It would make more sense if I told you that I watched the thing as a marathon, all episodes in one go :hurr