Upcoming Ryusei no Rockman episodes (constantly updated)

Crimson Seiko

I haven't seen very many topics anymore unveiling the latest episode titles as Xebec (or other sources) reveal them, so I decided to create a single thread that we can constantly update as new titles and summaries are revealed. And since I'm not fluent in Japanese, I'm wholly depending on everyone else to do the work for me. =D

Also, I dunno about anyone else, but I like to keep up with the art directors for each episode. It usually gives an idea on how well the episode is going to be animated. So far, Ryusei only has three art directors. They are:

- Shingo Adachi (responsible for the intro sequence, henshin sequences, and episodes like episode 11)
- Masayuki Nomoto (responsible for episodes like episodes 1-2, 5-7, etc.)
- Takahashi Akira (responsible for episodes like episodes 3-4, 8-9, etc.)

From my own personal observations, Akira's art style is often very plain, but s/he does very smooth and interesting battle sequences. Nomoto's art style is a little bolder/rounder/cuter, but s/he sometimes gives in to "still-frame" battles. As for Adachi; the art style is detailed and cute, the animation is smooth, and overall, rocks. (Definitely the Mitsuru Ishihara of Ryusei.)

(All three of those art directors originally worked for EXE, BTW, and both Adachi and Akira go all the way back to the original EXE series (though Adachi's style has changed dramatically since EXE episode 9). Masayuki Nomota popped up around Stream, IIRC.)

Anyway... So far, here's what we got coming up...

Episode 18 - キャンサー参上ブク！ (Calling on Cancer, Buku!) - 2/10; Art Direction: Shingo Adachi
Episode 19 - ロックマン急便 (Rockman Express Mail) - 2/17; Art Direction: TBA
Episode 20 - 植木職人は月に吠える (The Gardener Howls at the Moon) - 2/24; Art Direction: TBA

Looks like Wolf Forest will be appearing soon, but I have no idea what episode 19 is going to be about.
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Anime Master ZERO · Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:36 am Post subject:

Looks to me like episode 19 will just be a filler.
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NumberGirl · Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 4:24 pm Post subject:

Same here.
I'm guessing it's a valentine's day kind of filler.
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Haly K · Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 5:23 pm Post subject:

... Buku? Does this mean that the crab guy ( I think the name's a spoiler?) will say 'Buku', like BubbleMan says 'Puku'? Shocked

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Anime Master ZERO · Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:15 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't find that surprising.
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ComicX6 · Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:20 pm Post subject:

Yep, this further enforces my belief that this season (if Ryuuei follows 25-26 ep denominations) will simply introduce everyone, and season 2 will get to the heart of the story.

I bet we'll see some werewolf-like action go down in 20. BTW, I wonder what Cancer, Wolf, and Crown will look like, as we've only seen images of them after they've merged with their humans.
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Unknown Neo · Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:45 pm Post subject:

So next is crab then filler then wolf. That's ok. But would be funny if it was a V-day filler.

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BluntmanEXE · Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 7:31 pm Post subject:

So, I'm assuming you have no idea which episode Ophiuchus Queen shows up in?

Yes, I know I'm obsessed, but I don't care. Not only do I see Luna as an older and WAY cuter version of Yaito-chan, but I'm DYING to see what'll happen when she's forced to throw down with her beloved Rockman-sama.
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Nenji · Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 7:33 pm Post subject:

I thought Cancer Bubble added -cchi to the end of all his sentences, not buku. :/
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DrkXFuZion · Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 7:41 pm Post subject:

It's just a tribute to Bubbleman, that's all.

There is a very small chance that Ophiuchus Queen may appear next week as it's a Luna centered episode but I highly, highly, HIGHLY doubt it. XD
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Unknown Neo · Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:37 pm Post subject:

I'm sure she's very anticipated. Mostly because she's the only main character with one that hasn't show up. And she loves megaman.

Crimson Seiko · Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:51 pm Post subject:

It would seem a bit odd to introduce Ophiuchus in a Valentine's Day filler, but the only reason I think they MIGHT is because the very-plausible 26-episode length is approaching fast. Stranger things have happened, but let's just wait and see.
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NumberGirl · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:46 am Post subject:

The summary for ep19 is already in the Ryuusei site (Capcom's).
No mention nor hint of Opiuchus Queen Sad

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Unknown Neo · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:16 pm Post subject:

Awww..... But maybe she'll show up soon. She has too. It would make a great episode.

DrkXFuZion · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:18 pm Post subject:

Nenji · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:11 am Post subject:

Oh yes, wrong sound. But, I knew it wasn't "Buku" for sure!
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JH24 · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 11:24 am Post subject:

For some reason, I am interested in the "Rockman Express Mail" episode. I hope it is a light-hearted and funny episode in which we see Rockman from a more comical perspective. (I am sorry if I wrote this down in the wrong way, my knowledge of the English language is not very good) I am also hoping there will be another conversation between Luna and Rockman.

I actually hope that we don't see Opiuchus Queen in this episode. It would seem so short. I understand Cancer Bubble was introduced in one episode but I guess Opiuchus Queen is a more serious opponent, is she the one who also appears in the opening credits?

But since it is a Valentine's Day episode involving Luna and Rockman it could lay the basis for future episodes. (I really shouldn't speculate so much)

Anyway I definitely look forward to it and also to the episode involving Wolf Forest.

As for the different art directors Crimson Seiko explained about in detail, I never really thought much about them until now, but I realize now there were several episodes which looked different in style and some of them I really liked in the way how they looked. I am interested to find out which art director I would like the most in terms of animation.

I am wondering, do art directors decide if there for example will be a lot of movements in battles or instead a lot of "still-frame" battles? Or are the writers responsible for that or are these choices more budget-related? I guess "still-frames" are less expensive and time-consuming to make? I don't really know how this works or is decided.
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DrkXFuZion · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:24 pm Post subject:

A sample from the v-day episode so people can get a slight of idea of what's going to happen. :]
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Crimson Seiko · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:00 pm Post subject: