Genshiken

[Fumoffu]

Heard of this anime?
I understood that episode 1 was already broadcasts in Japan, so the raw should be out no?
Is someone going to sub it?

[Munsu]

yeah the raw is out... and it will probably be done by some group... it looks like the type of series that one or two groups would

[g0at]

yeah, this is the anime ive been waiting for. i wonder if anyone will sub the anime that they talk about in it.

[Fumoffu]

Satsuki Yukino is one of the main character's voice talent in this series. It has to be great!

[Munsu]

first episode is out


http://a.scarywater.net/a-faith/Genshiken_-_01_%5BSolar_%26_Faith%5D.avi.torrent


sorry... scarywater one is down... try this one


http://www.rit.edu/~ncg2558/Files/Genshiken_-_01_%5bSolar_&_Faith%5d.avi.torrent

[Danger]

definately going to check out this series now... see how it is.

[g0at]

i can really relate to this. this is gonna be great to watch.

[miaka]

saw the first one.. ^^ seems like it's going to be a funny series

[Saruto]

yay, it's not a anime whit violence...but it have a certain thing that i like...i dont know what...no its not the hentei lol...im not into those stuff i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif...but it's kind of funny but its not only that.. well it have took my curiosity so i'll start watching it..well if its enough good lol..

[Munsu]

episode 2 is out...


http://a.scarywater.net/a-faith


I just watched the first two episodes and i have to say this is a most watch for all anime fans... especially the perverted fans out there....

[Fumoffu]

Did someone see episode 5?
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I didn't really understood why Saki joined Genshiken...?

[Munsu]

well she was being blackmailed about something... i cant really say what it was about...

apparently it has something to do with the cosplay costume.... and the chairman having some spying devices...

Maybe he caught her masturbating, having sex with Kohsaka... but it definately has to do with the costume... maybe she has been cosplaying on her own or for Kohsaka... who knows... it might get revealed in the next couple of episodes

[mitsui]

this show is cool! i like how it was presented so far.

The bad news is -- it got licensed. I was just about to download episode 7 at animesuki then saw that it was licensed.

Is there a good news to where we could download the succeeding episodes? does anybody know which fansub is working on this title? what site to download?

[Munsu]

it is not licensed...

read here for more info... http://forums.gotwoot.net/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=13358&enterthread =y

solar dropped it... but a-faith has not dropped it yet..

[mitsui]

just read the news. thanks for the info. i just hope a-faith continue to do this title. D***! that Media Factory Inc. and those who were involved for this incident.

[Xollence]

They will but you can only download them from their IRC channel now. i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif

BTW did anyone find a place to download these off of?

[Munsu]

it is of no difference to me... i download everything through irc..

[stallionslayer]

does anyone know whether we'll be informed of the irc release? I don't use irc...don't really know how i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif

[Xollence]

Hehe just look in the topic once in a while, I'm sure someone will inform us all of a release. Man I'm really enjoying this anime. i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif

[Munsu]

if it's indeed a irc only release... it might be posted in baka-updates eitheway...


i'll mentioned it here also if needed

[stallionslayer]

hehe ok thanx! hm...lately these past few days not much has been released...in terms of episodes of series...generally...

[Munsu]

episode 8 is out...


http://www.jasio.net/tracker/download.php?id=29&name=%5BA-Faith%5D_Genshiken_08_%5B0C51A46E%5D.avi.torrent

[Xollence]

Episode 9 is out!

[Hakeem_21]

Do you mean its only Irc release after episode 9? I have downloaded the first episodes from Tokyotosho.com.Here is a directlink: http://www.tokyotosho.com/search.php if the link dont work,just search for Genshiken.But who said its only irc release? is it after episode 9? I thought they had only 9 episodes out.

Edit: Sorry disregard this post then,I posted this as a reply to the posts on page one,didnt check page 2.

[mitsui]

Genshiken has been licenced! can't believe it. And anime-faith stopped subbing the series.
Does anybody know other groups that are working on genshiken? where could i get the latest release or the episode 12 or the its final episode?

[Munsu]

episode 12 is the final episode and a-faith released it....

they stopped doing Kubijiki Unbalaced though... 1 episode released

[Hakeem_21]

Does it really end just after 12 eps?

[ShinobiNeko]

Well, Anime-Faith released episode 12 not too long ago, and that was the final episode, so they did finish it, but the files have been removed since it was lisenced

[Munsu]

Originally posted by: Hakeem_21
Does it really end just after 12 eps?

apparently yes... i havent watched the episodes so i wouldnt know about how it ended

[ShinobiNeko]

yeah, it does end on the 12th episode.

[g0at]

is there another season? cause that wasnt really a ending

[ShinobiNeko]

Well..I didn't expect it to be long, it wasn't like there was a hard core story to it , but as far as there being more episodes, as far as I know that was the end of it. There has been no news saying there would be more than just the 12 episodes.

[Munsu]

Genshiken Season 2 Announced (2006-01-12 21:42:13)
Media Factory announced at Comiket 69 that a second season of Genshiken will premiere in October. Thanks to Ian for this item. Source: Heissei [ discuss (4 posts) ]

[Board of Command]

Awesome. This is my favorite comedy series.

[kyubisrage]

whats this series about im interested.

[Board of Command]

It's about an anime nerd club.

[Munsu]

Finally decided to watch the last 4 episodes... Fun stuff... I wish the anime had some sort of story, some sort of real plot...

Glad there's gonna be a second season...

[Darknodin]

just picked this up when I saw the thread come up... pretty good stuff really. now that i know there will be a season 2, well that's a good thing...
one thing though... what's the difference between Genshiken in kanji or in hiragana? (why does that make it shady?)

[Munsu]

When does that happen, in the last episode when they are thinking on how to name their stand?

Or in what episode?

[Darknodin]

Yeap... talking about the last episode...

[Munsu]

Some bad news, though there's still hope:

"posted on 2006-05-24 02:23:00
source: Moon Phase
No Genshiken Season 2


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While initial reports from Comiket were that there would be a second season of Genshiken, Moonphase now reports that the project is actually a new, independant Kujibiki Unbalance TV series and a serialised manga.

Monthly Afternoon Magazine, where Genshiken was serialised, has not yet made any announcement regarding the Kujian manga on their website.

Thanks to Aryaan for this item."

http://animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=8923

[NeoBear]

ouch this hurts i would much prefer another season of Genshiken. you can be certain this year we will get 4-5 shows like Kujibiki Unbalance id much rater have Genshiken.

[Ryllharu]

From the discussion on that article:

5-26-06 (4:04PM EDT)---- Further Genshiken Animation Likely
Despite widespread reports to the contrary, ANS is hearing that a sequel or further animation to the Genshiken TV series is still likely. The official website www.genshiken.info has renewed after a longtime this week. Many Japanese observers point to 2 things there that could suggest a sequel. Number 1: the new "Copyright 2006" mark on the site. 2: The splash screen happens to be the last scene of the TV series, showing a new member entering the club's room. A new TV or OVA adaptation is being predicted. It was first hinted in a compilation of Comiket 69 news that Media Factory had announced a second season of Genshiken TV to broadcast in October, 2006. Doubt was cast on a possible sequel this week when news surfaced that a Kujibiki Unbalance TV series was due to debut in the fall of 2006 and perhaps the true work Media Factory had alluded to at Comike. Kujibiki Unbalance is an anime within the Genshiken anime.

As the original poster said: "A faint glimmer of hope."

I actually like both of them. Genshiken is great once you get into it and realize Sasahara isn't much of a main character, rather Saki fills that role much better, as she slowly falls into their world. As for Kujibiki Unbalance, its stupid beyond imagination, which is why the Genshiken members all loved it, and it's good for what it parodies.

[Board of Command]

Damn, bad news. The second season was my most anticipated series this year.

[Kraco]

Aye. That's bad news, if the worst happens. I just started watching Genshiken, after somebody mentioned it on the irc channel, and it's a hilarious series. Even if it's a bit frightening...

[Munsu]

Some good news for a change:



New Genshiken Gets a Date (2006-09-26 10:14:27)
The first of three new Genshiken OAVs will be issued December 22 in Japan. Source: Animenation

[Kraco]

Aye. Good news indeed. I'll be looking forward to it most certainly.

Still: Kujibiki Unbalance ftw!

[Zati]

Getting closer!

From ANN :

Genshiken OAV Trailer Online (2006-11-29 09:48:05)
A trailer for the upcoming Genshiken episode 13 OAV is now online (http://www.kujian.info/asx/kujian_dvd_cm_02_500k.asx). The episode will be released on the first Japanese DVD of the Kujibiki Unbalance series. Source: Animenation

[Munsu]

Here's episode 13, also known as the OVA, released by ADTRW:
http://raspberryheaven.net/~adtrw/torrents/Genshiken_13_ADTRW.torrent

[Kraco]

That was a really good ova. Seemed like a solid piece of plot writing and character use and development. And just as funny as the original series. It was also interesting how they changed the Kujibiki to the new version, quite visibly hanging new posters, and even the moving picture on the little tv during the ED was from the new Kujibiki.

Also, I didn't remember Genshiken had such an impressive cast. But now it caught immediately my attention, and after checking ANN, the cast is nice and famous indeed.

Edit: Fixed some typing...

[Ryllharu]

It was a good OVA start to an excellent series. Perfect casting on Ogiue too. I feel proud that I recognized Kaori Mizuhashi right away. I love Ogiue and Ohno's clashes in the Genshiken, while Kusakabe harasses them both. I wonder how far they will go into that year of the club. The manga goes at least two years beyond where the anime stopped. (I buy them as soon as the tanks are translated by Del Rey)

What was the fighting game Kuchiki was playing with Sasahara before Kasukabe and Kohsaka came in?

[Board of Command]

An excellent OVA, I must say. The still scenes were perfectly executed.

[narutosharingan]

Does anyone know where I can find the season 1 of Genshiken? I just learned about it, but I don't know if there is any way to get it....

[Kraco]

Boxtorrents. That's the first place to check when looking for some old series. Genshiken is there alright with enough peers.

[Kraco]

Ho... The OVA episode 2 (or episode 14 of the series) has been released by gg:

OVA episode 2 - gg (http://tsukitenshin.net/gg/%5Bgg%5D_Genshiken_14_%5B1DC770B7%5D.mkv.torrent)

Considering how good the first ova ep was, it's reasonable to assume this will be golden as well.

[Board of Command]

ZOMG NICE!! Downloading now... Can't want to watch it tomorrow.

[Kraco]

Finally got around to watching this. It wasn't really that comedic and funny, or most of it at least, but there were some good scenes, and I guess it continued the general line of the series. Maybe I'm just a little disappointed, but it's not like it was bad, either, but anyway...

[Board of Command]

I think it was intended to be a "normal" episode with the characters acting "normal" instead of their wacky selves. A good episode, IMO.

[kooshi]

I thought that this was a great episode. It was great fun trying to see otakus trying to get some normal fashion going. Madarame did look quite stylish, but Oguie.... LOL, that was way too funny to see!
Is it just me or does Madarame have some sort of crush on Saki? There has been a few hints in the first season, but I think that this OVA answered that question to "yes".

[tnynyn]

Just finished this anime with the OVAs. Must say a very good anime. The environment and animation reminds me of Welcome to N.H.K

[Kraco]

The environment and animation reminds me of Welcome to N.H.K
Actually it could be NHK that reminds of Genshiken. After all, Genshiken is two years older than NHK.


Is it just me or does Madarame have some sort of crush on Saki? There has been a few hints in the first season, but I think that this OVA answered that question to "yes".
I think that has been somewhat clear from the beginning, really. In a way they have played that out quite well in the series. Saki has no doubt noticed it, as well, but I guess being more experienced with the opposite sex she can just ignore it more fluently.

[Munsu]

Second Genshiken Series to Air This Fall in Japan
The official Genshiken television anime website has announced that a second series has been greenlit for Japanese broadcast this fall. This second television series will be different from the Genshiken video mini-series and the two Kujibiki Unbalance spinoff series. As Moon Phase reports, the Genshiken website also states that the character Chika Ogiue from the manga and video mini-series will appear as the newest member of the Genshiken college otaku club.

[Board of Command]

VERY NICE I LIKE

[Ryllharu]

So did they find out that the OVAs are selling very well, and not only cover the material in those again, but go out and finish the story? I've really been loving the manga (I bought volume 8 when it came out in March), and Oguie is one of my favorite members of the Genshiken, so I'm glad they'll let her part in the story get as far. I'll be very happy as long as Kaori Mizuhashi is still playing her, she's perfect for the role.

Can't wait.

[kooshi]

Genshiken OVA3 by gg-Fansubs (http://tsukitenshin.net/gg/[gg]_Genshiken_15_[46337636].mkv.torrent)

[Munsu]

First episode of season 2 by DB:
http://www.dattebayo.com/t/g201.torrent

[tnynyn]

woot!! cant wait! hope gg picks this one up. i like to keep em all in the same sub-group :)

[Board of Command]

This is definitely one of the most exciting moments in my life. Sad but true.

[Sapphire]

So.... so excited to see the first ep of Season 2... AHH

[mage]

Genshiken has to be the funniest series out there.

[Ryllharu]

The anime is great, unless you've read the manga volumes this season will cover about fifteen times each, like I have.

It's a nearly perfect adaptation, so as much as I love Genshiken, I have to pass. My fault for reading the volumes so many times, especially 5-8. Ogiue's my favorite character, and as the new member (and as the ED indicates) this season will probably focus on her.

It's a shame, Kaori Mizuhashi is a perfect casting for her too...

[Kraco]

It was a really good start of the second season. No complaints from me. Looks as interesting as the first.

[Board of Command]

Episode 1 - Sudo (http://http://sudo.ep-get.info/%5Bsudo%5D%20Genshiken%202%2001%20%5BBB061D83%5D.m kv.torrent)

Don't know how this compares to DB. It's most likely better since they did a great job with Darker Than Black. It's also H264 compared to Xvid.

[Board of Command]

Episode 2 - DB (http://www.dattebayo.com/t/g202.torrent)

GOGOGO

Edit: I'd just like to add that the OP is pure genius.

[mage]

damn kugayama was being a bitch

[darkshadow]

Genshiken
Untouchable
Nymphet
Glib
Animation
Lincup

haha ep 2 rocked, ogiue fits in just perfectly

[Tobydelaroka]

hahaha i lol'ed really hard at the OP song.. hahaha
omg.. still waiting for the triangle love scene in Genshiken 2..

[mage]

still waiting for the triangle love scene in Genshiken 2..
thanks. .

[Tobydelaroka]

^ is there any? o.O
my guess will be Madarame + Saki + Kousaka hehe..
GO MADARAME !!!!

[animus]

Episode 3 - DB (http://www.dattebayo.com/t/g203.torrent)

[darkshadow]

Ep3 was really awesome, having a tiny little extra part after the credits and such, but ep4 really topped it.
DB EP4:
http://www.mininova.org/get/969569

[Kraco]

Yeah. That shoujo manga (anime) style end... What on earth was that?

This was certainly a funny and nice episode.

[Tobydelaroka]

hahaha the 5th episode is the gayest.. but I love it~
Ogie voice is really cute & damn she is pretty with freehair <3

DB EP5
http://www.dattebayo.com/t/g205.torrent

[Ziggy]

I loved that ep even though it was really gay in some parts. It's just awesome when they are misunderstanding each other so hard, that they are drawing wrong conclusions all the time.

[mage]

This episode was pretty gay.

[Kraco]

A really interesting episode. I have never watched any yaoi shows (aside from Kyou Kara Maou if you want to count that as one) but the art style was certainly readily recognizable as the one used in any shoujo shows/manga. It was made so funny by how the usual gang was depicted, both in art and personality wise. It was a nice detail as well how Ogiue kept integrating new people into the story as soon as she saw them in "real life".

But it doesn't look too good for new pairing, though.

[mage]

6 is out @ db

[Ziggy]

Episode 6 - DB (http://www.dattebayo.com/t/g206.torrent)

For further information about fansubbing: http://www.dattebayo.com/pr/53

[kooshi]

Haha, is it just me or was Ogiue just adorable? Her reactions and all the imaginations of the Genshiken members just had me laughing for the final 10 minutes of the episode.
Hopefully she'll open up fully eventually. Can't really imagine what she'd be like if she does...

[shinta|hikari]

She'll probably start speaking in her dialect. I personally want to keep her this way, since she is just so much fun.

[Ziggy]

Episode 7 - DB (http://www.dattebayo.com/t/g207.torrent)


That was the old ED, right?

[NM]

I just got on the first season of Genshiken and I'm loving this series already! All of the characters are seriously awesome (Madarame being my favorite thus far). I should be caught up on season 2 with you guys shortly. :cool:

Do any of you guys know where I could download the first OVA (or episode 13)? I managed to get episodes 14 and 15 from #gg but their episode 13 is on one of their other bots that I have not seen on their channel. #anirupt also has a bot (KoolAidFire) that has it but I haven't seen it show up on their either...

[Ziggy]

Episodes 13+14(OVA 1+2) from gg : http://www.mininova.org/tor/946068


Episode 8 - DB (http://www.dattebayo.com/t/g208.torrent)

[NM]

Thanks Ziggy! Now to catch up and start on Genshiken 2. :D

[narutosharingan]

Episode 9 was a bit interesting. Confirmed Ogi and Sasahara like each other. And it seems Sasa has some things to work out for himself.

[Ziggy]

Episode 9 - DB (http://www.dattebayo.com/t/g209.torrent)
Episode 10 - DB (http://www.dattebayo.com/t/g210.torrent)

[kooshi]

Episode 11 by DB (http://www.dattebayo.com/t/g211.torrent)

[fireheart]

T_T so sad that's it soon over which feels kinda weird finished reading the manga not long ago and it's not that much left after this point so can't believe they're already ending it. On another note I thought that Yuki KAIDA spoke pretty good english it was better than the usual english they speak in animes IMO at least

[Yukimura]

Finally caught up, this show is such good entertainment, I don't want it to end.

So much great stuff:
Ohno x Tanaka

Kasukabe's dream: Kosaka's jubilant explantion of why real women are inferior to ero-games was hilarious

Ogiure has come along nicely though it's unfortunate that there's not really time left for more development between her and Sasahara.

The American chicks, I wish they had used them more for comic relief instead of Kuchiki...Random Note: Yoko Ohno = Epic Win! (try not to choke on the terrible pun).

Some things that were a bit lacking this season: Less Kasukabe, no creepy Chairman, very little Kosaka development whatsoever (though he really doesn't need it), no Saki cosplay (still holding out hope though).

[Yukimura]

Finally caught up, this show is such good entertainment, I don't want it to end.

So much great stuff:
Ohno x Tanaka

Kasukabe's dream: Kosaka's jubilant explantion of why real women are inferior to ero-games was hilarious

Ogiure has come along nicely though it's unfortunate that there's not really time left for more development between her and Sasahara.

The American chicks, I wish they had used them more for comic relief instead of Kuchiki...Random Note: Yoko Ohno = Epic Win! (try not to choke on the terrible pun).

Some things that were a bit lacking this season: Less Kasukabe, no creepy Chairman, very little Kosaka development whatsoever (though he really doesn't need it), no Saki cosplay (still holding out hope though).

[Board of Command]

Just one episode left. This series went by way too fast.

[narutosharingan]

Well episode 12 is out. That really was way too fast. But good to see Sasahara finally get a job, though I wish more would have progressed between him and Ogiue. Is there any plans for a 3rd season? Not sure if they could do that considering everyone's got jobs now.

[Yukimura]

I'm so not ready for it to be all over :(

I think there are at least two more volumes of manga that didn't get to the screen, that's probably enough for another OVA, we've got to have more Genshiken!

[oyabun]

Is the DB tracker down? I can't download the DB torrent from tokyotoshokan..

[fireheart]

Had troubles as well to get it working but managed to get it off isohunt seems to work if you go there instead... on another note I'm sad it's over T_T

[Pyro411]

Oyabin, looks like their site "Dattebayo" is getting DDOS'd most likely because of their latest post saying they've discontinued fansubbing on Naruto/Bleach/pokemon/etc because of people uploading everything to flash video sites like Youtube. ehh just wait there'll be a YHBT tagged on it & a post about the downtime.

[NM]

Arg, I wish this series wasn't over! :( Glad to see that Sasahara was finally able to get a job though. If there's more manga volumes that need to reach the screen, I'll be praying for the next Genshiken series to come along real soon. I still want more after going through the first series and this one. Genshiken is one of my all time favorites now along with Full Metal Panic Fumoffu.

Does anyone know if the first series was licensed or not? I want to get the boxset for Genshiken if it is.

[fireheart]

All of Genshiken is licensed by Media Blasters that includes the first season, OVA and season two. Hoping there will be a OVA or something to cover the rest since there's some lose ends right now where they ended the show

[narutosharingan]

The first season OVA is the 3 episodes of Kujian, right? They were put onto the Genshiken DVDs? Did they ever make a series of Kujibiki Unbalance (I think they did)

[Yukimura]

There were three Kujjiun 'episodes' released with the original DVD releases of the first 12 episodes of Genshiken. back in '04 that are meant to represent the 1st, 21st, & 25th episodes of the same anime watched by the Genshiken crew in their world.

In '06 they made a 12 episode TV series based off the Kujibiki Unbalance in Genshiken but not directly related to the three OVA episodes. In each of the 3 DVD releases for that Kujiun series was an ep of the Genshiken OVA. These Genshiken OVA's were essentially Genshiken eps 13-15.

Then of course in '07 we got Genshiken 2 and who knows what its DVD's will hold.

[narutosharingan]

Was the Kujjiun series fansubbed at all? And did the Genshiken OVA have anything to do with the series itself (and by extension the manga)?

[Yukimura]

In each of the 3 DVD releases for that Kujiun series was an ep of the Genshiken OVA. These Genshiken OVA's were essentially Genshiken eps 13-15 .

This line is meant to convey the fact that the three ovas follow directly after the original 12 episode series in terms of story. If the original Genshiken had been 15 episodes the three OVA's would have been the 13th, 14th, and 15th episodes (albeit with different animation).

The OVA's pick up the manga story from where Genshiken stops and Genshiken 2 picks it up from where the 3rd OVA left off. Not watching the OVA's would be like skipping episodes 13-15 of a 27 episode anime. Considering new characters are introduced and the plot advances you're missing out if you don't watch them.

In case you were planning to ask they were subbed by gg. gg's tracker has apparently kicked the bucket but I believe they are still on irc bots in #gg on rizon.

Genshiken, the Genshiken OVAs, and Genshiken 2 all represent a single continous story, the same story that is in the mange, except the manga doesn't end where Genshiken 2 ends.

The Kujiubiki Unbalance episodes released with the Genshiken S1 DVDs (which are NOT related directly to the 12 episode series) can be obtained either here (http://www.mininova.org/get/257887) by Anime-Faith and Digitalpanic or as part of the [LIME] Genshiken DVD batch (http://www.mininova.org/get/249051) which also includes all of Genshiken season 1.


The 12 ep series was subbed by some group called yu which has since fallen off the earth

Kujiun 01-03 - [yu] (http://www.isohunt.com/download/22500400/kujibiki+unbalance)
Kujiun 04-06 - [yu] (http://www.isohunt.com/download/27194598/kujibiki+unbalance)
Kujiun 07-09 - [yu] (http://www.isohunt.com/download/21891347/kujibiki+unbalance)

I can't find torrents for eps 10-12.

[narutosharingan]

Thanks for the clarification. Seems a little difficult to get the OVAs for Genshiken...though I suppose they counted on the fans to buy Kujiun in order to watch them. Once again hard since no one's fansubbed that really either

[Yukimura]

I expect even more eGratitude for going through and finding all this for you.

Genshiken Season 1 + OVA's - [Solat & Faith+A-Faith+gg] (http://www.isohunt.com/download/21046153/gg+genshiken) <- May require having a (free) boxtorrents account.

Genshiken - 13 (OVA1) - [gg] (http://www.isohunt.com/download/16401121/gg+genshiken)
Genshiken - 14 (OVA2) - [gg] (http://www.isohunt.com/download/18255503/gg+genshiken) <- May have low seeds.
Genshiken - 15 (OVA3) - [gg] (http://www.isohunt.com/download/21041722/gg+genshiken) <- May not have seeds