View Full Version : The Love Hina "Clone Syndrome."
Ronin Aquila
07-06-01, 07:18 PM
It seems that almost every character in Love Hina has an "ideal mirror image." In other words, a person who although embodies the qualities they would like to possess, but in all other ways a clone of themselves.
They are as follows:
Keitaro's Clone= Professor Seta
Naru's Clone= Otohime Mitsumi
Kaolla's Clone= Sara McDougal
Motoko's Clone= Her Sister
Shinobu's Clone= Nyamo
Funny, is it not?
cloakactive
07-06-01, 07:45 PM
Most eveyone... what about granny? :lol: Who would be her "clone".... or is her "clone" yet to be introduced? :confused2
Takahashi
07-06-01, 08:20 PM
There is a better one of Keitaro, I don't remember his name, he is some kind of prince who was to be married with Kaolla Su. Even the cast couldn't distinguish the two except for Kaolla and Mutsumi. They where all amazed of how he is the exact opposite of Keitaro, I think the maker was pointing out of how Keitaro could have been if he has more confidence, less clumsy, but would be a lot less funnier too.
Ronin Aquila
07-06-01, 08:49 PM
Originally posted by Titan21
There is a better one of Keitaro, I don't remember his name, he is some kind of prince who was to be married with Kaolla Su. Even the cast couldn't distinguish the two except for Kaolla and Mutsumi. They where all amazed of how he is the exact opposite of Keitaro, I think the maker was pointing out of how Keitaro could have been if he has more confidence, less clumsy, but would be a lot less funnier too.
Hmm, good point. Even the prince's "flight by punching" was nowhere as funny as when Keitaro's.
Ronin Aquila
07-06-01, 08:51 PM
Also, when are we ever going to see Kitsune's counterpart?
Takahashi
07-06-01, 09:12 PM
How about Kitsune is Haruka.
Seems haruka is always sober, mature, has a history with Seta and is less of a rebel then Kitsune.
Ronin Aquila
07-06-01, 09:58 PM
Originally posted by Titan21
How about Kitsune is Haruka.
Seems haruka is always sober, mature, has a history with Seta and is less of a rebel then Kitsune.
Plus, they are the two most shagadelic chicks in the Hinata inn.
Takahashi
08-06-01, 02:38 AM
Wonder why Keitaro keeps saying old women to her? Probably because he's family.
Darklightz
08-06-01, 07:46 AM
I guess with so many teenage girls in anime these days,being over 30 is considered being "old" lol
I'd say though that Sarah's clone is Kaolla,not the oposite.While Sarah is a mischievous brat,Kaolla is just energetic.
Ronin Aquila
08-06-01, 07:51 AM
Originally posted by Titan21
Wonder why Keitaro keeps saying old women to her? Probably because he's family.
The fansubs are HORRIBLY mistranslated. He politely and formally (possibly even affectionately) addresses her as "Baasan", which means "Auntie."
However, the connotations of being an "aunt" includes being a senior, and hence older and unattractive woman (hence the western misconception in translating it in the colloquial sense).
So although Keitaro's address was FAR from impolite, it is not well received as it implied the senior age of a still young and attractive woman.
Originally posted by Darklightz
I guess with so many teenage girls in anime these days,being over 30 is considered being "old" lol
She's not over 30, she's just 27, same as Misato. :D But nonetheless...
Ronin Aquila
08-06-01, 09:32 AM
Originally posted by Foryth
She's not over 30, she's just 27, same as Misato. :D But nonetheless...
Actually, Major Katsuragi Misato was 29 at the begining of the series, and would presumably be 30 by the time she literally bit the bullet in "End of Evangelion."
Takahashi
08-06-01, 12:00 PM
Originally posted by Ronin Aquila
The fansubs are HORRIBLY mistranslated. He politely and formally (possibly even affectionately) addresses her as "Baasan", which means "Auntie."
However, the connotations of being an "aunt" includes being a senior, and hence older and unattractive woman (hence the western misconception in translating it in the colloquial sense).
So although Keitaro's address was FAR from impolite, it is not well received as it implied the senior age of a still young and attractive woman.
Thanks for clearing that up, I always thought it was kind of odd to call your aunt old woman.
I sure hope the official subs will be properly translated...
Can't wait till they come out... :)
cloakactive
08-06-01, 03:27 PM
Originally posted by Mr_Bug
I sure hope the official subs will be properly translated...
Can't wait till they come out... :)
At least the people who have bought the rights can be counted on..... Could you imagine if Viz had gotten the rights to Love Hina? AHHHHH the humanity!
Ronin Aquila
08-06-01, 07:42 PM
Originally posted by cloakactive
At least the people who have bought the rights can be counted on..... Could you imagine if Viz had gotten the rights to Love Hina? AHHHHH the humanity!
Just wondering: who bought the rights?
cloakactive
08-06-01, 10:02 PM
Originally posted by Ronin Aquila
Just wondering: who bought the rights?
Last i checked the Animevillage/Bandai has the rights. Someone correct me if i'm wrong. I'm 99.9% sure that its Bandai. :heh:
Ronin Aquila
08-06-01, 10:10 PM
Originally posted by cloakactive
Last i checked the Animevillage/Bandai has the rights. Someone correct me if i'm wrong. I'm 99.9% sure that its Bandai. :heh:
(Sigh of relief)
Good. It takes Japanese people to understand how an anime truly needs to be presented.
Originally posted by cloakactive
Last i checked the Animevillage/Bandai has the rights. Someone correct me if i'm wrong. I'm 99.9% sure that its Bandai. :heh:
yeah, Bandai acquired the rights to it a month or 2 ago..
I wonder when they're going to start releasing it? From what I understand, they've just bought the rights so far and haven't really started for on subbing/dubbing it. Probably be a while...
cloakactive
09-06-01, 02:22 PM
Originally posted by Mr_Bug
yeah, Bandai acquired the rights to it a month or 2 ago..
I wonder when they're going to start releasing it? From what I understand, they've just bought the rights so far and haven't really started for on subbing/dubbing it. Probably be a while...
Bandais release schedule if rather full this year.... so expect a commercial release sometime late next year.... then again maybe they'll do us all a favor and bump up the release date. :D That would be nice of em. I heard that its gonna be a DVD release only so for those of you who don't have a dvd player yet i suggest you start savine up! :heh:
Ronin Aquila
09-06-01, 07:37 PM
Originally posted by cloakactive
Bandais release schedule if rather full this year.... so expect a commercial release sometime late next year.... then again maybe they'll do us all a favor and bump up the release date. :D That would be nice of em. I heard that its gonna be a DVD release only so for those of you who don't have a dvd player yet i suggest you start savine up! :heh:
WHEW!! Then those vicious rumours about Love Hina being scheduled for screening on American TV (in butchered format) are false after all...
Hehe I have 1 question! Who would be Tomo-Chan's Clone?! Muahah! hehe:lol:
Ronin Aquila
16-06-01, 01:59 AM
Originally posted by SoJurn
Hehe I have 1 question! Who would be Tomo-Chan's Clone?! Muahah! hehe:lol:
It would be a "Galapagas" sized land tortoise called Tama-Kun that only shows up in the Manga in volume 8.
Takahashi
16-06-01, 03:54 PM
Seriously it would be her older sister, since she is who inspired Motoko to take up the sword. Her older sister is everything Motoko wants to be like, even the hidden desires to have a normal life and start a normal familie.
Darklightz
16-06-01, 06:03 PM
I think Sojurn meant Tama-chan,not Motoko.
I think Tama-chan's clone would be Keitaro.They both fly(although Keitaro gets help from Naru for that),they both annoy the heck out of Motoko and both are very resilient creature(Tama-chan has her turtle shell and Keitaro has his apparant immortality).
EnriqueHavoc
25-08-01, 11:35 AM
*bump*
mecha tamago!
Ronin Aquila
25-08-01, 08:39 PM
Thank you for reviving this LONG dormant threat and welcome to Animeboards, EnriqueHavoc!!
Anyhoo, If you read the Manga, there is a gradual yet noticable shift of Motoko's attitude towards Keitaro. Although it is not love per-se, it is a respect that can occasionally veer into affection whenever Keitaro has proven hims nobility in spite of his "knavely" nature.
Forever Z.E.R.O.
25-08-01, 09:03 PM
actually, motoko does grow to like keitaro in a more than respect way. when she and keitaro are trying to defeat motoko's sister, and she see's naru and keitaro acting friendly at some point or another, she goes out to a tree and realizes she's jealous of how close the 2 are. She just doesnt voice her feelings.
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