Actually you are the first one I came across who mentioned this.
Woaahh.. I am impressed with your brutal honesty in regards to what you pay to watch on screen. Respect for you being this straight forward. I agree Costumes are lovely and well designed. Each character looks amazing, maintaining their individuality. As far as filters are concerned, guess they have restrained as I would go by you because I am not an expert. Also I see episodes on different screens- phone, laptop, Tv whichever is available. and none of them have same visual result. So I don't care for the makeup unless it too bad to go unnoticed. Thankfully this show doesn't fall into bad makeup category. I am also hooked to this show, especially as we are closing towards the storyline beyond anime version because that's the only reference to BR I know of. Love the fight sequences. Hoping for it to maintain it for the remaining of 30 odd episodes.
I know right? But I am happy Episode 10 was a good one!
In that case Youku please do a better job. However in the latest schedule I guess after two days of 2 episodes each, there will again be a single episode. someone needs to tell them.
I have mixed feelings about the costumes. On one hand, they are very pretty and I love the dark palette and everyone…
There can be multiple reasons for that- 1. It could be from the technical point of view. They already have a dark setting, many of these are night scene, or have a dark background, comparatively less lighting. So if they kept the costumes absolutely plain and dark, these character might just end up merging into the dark background. that's why feel little bling adds some dimension for eyes to differentiate from the dark setting. 2. Aesthetics. This is a drama after all and needs to attract attention of the viewers in a competitive industry. So they found a way to keep things as per the theme of assassins yet added little glamour for the appeal as it's visually appealing. 3. To avoid the monotony. This isn's a show where assassin organisation is just in the background, it is all about the assassins. They couldn't really play around with colors so much because BR though an assassin group is sort of sophisticated in my opinion. Also all the characters are assassins so if they had dark clothes for everyone combined with dark setting imagine how monotonous everything would look. I read viewers having some issues with the dark setting, imagine if they had plainer clothings too without these little accents here and there how hard it would be to differentiate them on screen. So i feel these little details here and there provide some visual details to their uniformly dark costumes while maintaining their overall grim aesthetic. 4. Also these characters already live a dark life of killers, I don't mind a little bling which makes them look amazing on the screen. They are in a TV show :)
she dies later. she leaves a deep impact on Su Mu Yu and he retreats and becomes depressive which helps mold him…
Ohh was it spoiled. Then I shall prepare for the heartbreak because I trust makers are going make it tragic if they go this path. This is my first time watching her, and she is lovely as BHH. I like BHH a lot.
she dies later. she leaves a deep impact on Su Mu Yu and he retreats and becomes depressive which helps mold him…
Donghua if I am correct is anime, right? I watched it till episode 26, she was pretty much alive till then. Did they release more episodes of anime, a new season? then I have no idea about that. All these resources- novel, anime, the other two shows are all adding to confusion hahaaha..lets see what fate BR has for all these characters. Thanks for sharing, appreciate it.
I somehow fail to draw a comparison between BR and WoH, honestly I don't even wish to because I don't find much…
My question is why is there a need to compare these two shows which are far apart. I am no C-Drama expert but I am sure there would be plenty shows on themes, plots, premises similar to BR. WoH is no where close if you think, other than a few details like assassin group, two main male characters, politics but thats true for an n number of dramas. Please correct me if I am wrong. WoH had elements of Politics, sects, revenge, guilt, etc but main what makes Woh stand apart is the relationships. Scheming, planning, plotting, killing, saving were all plot points which helped the main characters to bond and find that family that they ended up being in the end. BR is all about assassin group itself, so far. How the group is creating and destroying relationships (Sec leaders killed each other just to be the next patriarch). BR is about brining a change to the organisation. They aren't guilty like ZZS was, not even SMY. He despises killing and like SCH said today despite hating to kill, killing is the only thing SMY us best at. This story is not about taking a revenge on those who brought them into the world of killing and made them killer without giving them a choice. SMY was loyal to the end to the patriarch of the very same organisation which made him a killer. He isn't seeking revenge, neither is SCH or any other spider zodiac. They all are seeking to have an option to choose. How are we comparing the two and more importantly Why??
A moment to speak on the fast-paced/lack of character development in Blood River. And its constant comparison…
I somehow fail to draw a comparison between BR and WoH, honestly I don't even wish to because I don't find much connection. Is it because of the assassin organisations? Yes, both have assassin organisations hired to commit crimes on behalf of emperor in WoH, god only knows is running BR from behind the scenes (guess we dont have to wait for long). However, WoH's assassination group was not the focus. It was a group that one of the main character belonged to. The story there was not about the organisation and it turmoil, it was about what after. Organisation was just like any other sect name. It was important only because one of the main character head it. Their the relevance of organisation was limited to show audience the kind of impact it had on the life of the characters. To give audience a chance to understand the kind of hardship ZZS had gone through since he created and headed that organisation. How he created it with positive intentions but ended up being a criminal group to say the least. BR is different, like you also mentioned this story is all about the organisation itself, it origin, its functioning, its secrets, its strengths and it weaknesses and SMY and SCH become the main point of story telling. Because at the end of the day author had to choose a perspective to narrate the story of Blood River. Both WoH and BR have some similarities but they aren't the same.
Your post sparked so many thoughts. I might continue writing more as I collect my thoughts. because BR is only 1/4 done, there is so much more to come.
When will dear lady MYM checkout from the Inn and be back? Any ideas? I am happy she is staying away from all the chaos, but the girl got to be in some action. MYM be back soon, you already missed most of the fun! The matter between your brothers is resolved so worry not that you'd have to choose a side.
I was engaged in a short conversation here about the Yama Palm technique here with one of the members. Coz I had a vague memory that SCH also learnt that technique secretly, though I don't remember all the details from the anime version. That made me decided to may be go back to the anime once and check. I didn't have to because today they cleared this aspect in episode 10.
However, in my quest I did end up seeing the poster of "Tales of Dark River' - anime and a few snippets here and there. And the thing I noticed is how close Blood River characters are to their respective anime versions. Not just their looks, but overall personality. SCH, SMY and Su Zhe are the closest representations of their anime selves. How they act in the anime and how they are in Blood River. The way they react to situation, the kind of emotions they have to certain situations and how they emote those situations.
SCH is his loud and carefree self in anime and in BR. He expresses himself with words and impulsiveness. No wonder SMY says he talks a lot, because he does for sure. SMY with his blank, no emotion face but filled with internal turmoil all the time. He doesn't or cannot or resists to emote through, but you read him his eyes, mostly be it the anime or BR version. Guess that's how the writer/author imagined and created that character to be. Uncle Zhe with his comic relief even in life and death situations. BHH is also very much the same except minor changes in her costumes. She is bubbly but not at the same level as anime because that could really be irritating. Guess they are keeping a balance for her role in BR which a positive for me. Coz imagine if BHH was exactly how her anime version is.
Idea is when I see BR characters I am more inclined to see more of their versions in Tales of Dark River, more than the actors playing these role. I think that's a positive in my book.
Considering SCH so far he acts impulsively. Epi 10 heart to heart between SMY and SCH also proves SCH ends up messing up even the easiest tasks because he has a tendency to be greedy and impatient. I hope the big shots (whoever they are) running the show from behind the curtain don't exploit this aspect of SCH and make him stand against SMY as story progresses.
His brother is Su Chang Li. The guy who was trying to delay SMY's journey to Spider Nest. 3rd row, next to SCHhttps://kisskh.at/discussions/757799-an-he-chuan/145866-characters-relationship-chart
Ohhhh the timid looking boy who tried to stop SMY before he met his teacher, the one with eyes covered- who made SMY play chess to stall? That boy? Do we get to see more of him? Or that'a going to be a one time appearance, any idea? Hey thanks a tonn!
As far as filters are concerned, guess they have restrained as I would go by you because I am not an expert. Also I see episodes on different screens- phone, laptop, Tv whichever is available. and none of them have same visual result. So I don't care for the makeup unless it too bad to go unnoticed. Thankfully this show doesn't fall into bad makeup category.
I am also hooked to this show, especially as we are closing towards the storyline beyond anime version because that's the only reference to BR I know of. Love the fight sequences. Hoping for it to maintain it for the remaining of 30 odd episodes.
1. It could be from the technical point of view. They already have a dark setting, many of these are night scene, or have a dark background, comparatively less lighting. So if they kept the costumes absolutely plain and dark, these character might just end up merging into the dark background. that's why feel little bling adds some dimension for eyes to differentiate from the dark setting.
2. Aesthetics. This is a drama after all and needs to attract attention of the viewers in a competitive industry. So they found a way to keep things as per the theme of assassins yet added little glamour for the appeal as it's visually appealing.
3. To avoid the monotony. This isn's a show where assassin organisation is just in the background, it is all about the assassins. They couldn't really play around with colors so much because BR though an assassin group is sort of sophisticated in my opinion. Also all the characters are assassins so if they had dark clothes for everyone combined with dark setting imagine how monotonous everything would look. I read viewers having some issues with the dark setting, imagine if they had plainer clothings too without these little accents here and there how hard it would be to differentiate them on screen. So i feel these little details here and there provide some visual details to their uniformly dark costumes while maintaining their overall grim aesthetic.
4. Also these characters already live a dark life of killers, I don't mind a little bling which makes them look amazing on the screen. They are in a TV show :)
Sir SCH - ever heard yourself?? hhahaha
This is my first time watching her, and she is lovely as BHH. I like BHH a lot.
BR is all about assassin group itself, so far. How the group is creating and destroying relationships (Sec leaders killed each other just to be the next patriarch). BR is about brining a change to the organisation. They aren't guilty like ZZS was, not even SMY. He despises killing and like SCH said today despite hating to kill, killing is the only thing SMY us best at. This story is not about taking a revenge on those who brought them into the world of killing and made them killer without giving them a choice. SMY was loyal to the end to the patriarch of the very same organisation which made him a killer. He isn't seeking revenge, neither is SCH or any other spider zodiac. They all are seeking to have an option to choose.
How are we comparing the two and more importantly Why??
Is it because of the assassin organisations? Yes, both have assassin organisations hired to commit crimes on behalf of emperor in WoH, god only knows is running BR from behind the scenes (guess we dont have to wait for long). However, WoH's assassination group was not the focus. It was a group that one of the main character belonged to. The story there was not about the organisation and it turmoil, it was about what after. Organisation was just like any other sect name. It was important only because one of the main character head it. Their the relevance of organisation was limited to show audience the kind of impact it had on the life of the characters. To give audience a chance to understand the kind of hardship ZZS had gone through since he created and headed that organisation. How he created it with positive intentions but ended up being a criminal group to say the least. BR is different, like you also mentioned this story is all about the organisation itself, it origin, its functioning, its secrets, its strengths and it weaknesses and SMY and SCH become the main point of story telling. Because at the end of the day author had to choose a perspective to narrate the story of Blood River.
Both WoH and BR have some similarities but they aren't the same.
Your post sparked so many thoughts. I might continue writing more as I collect my thoughts. because BR is only 1/4 done, there is so much more to come.
However, in my quest I did end up seeing the poster of "Tales of Dark River' - anime and a few snippets here and there. And the thing I noticed is how close Blood River characters are to their respective anime versions. Not just their looks, but overall personality. SCH, SMY and Su Zhe are the closest representations of their anime selves. How they act in the anime and how they are in Blood River. The way they react to situation, the kind of emotions they have to certain situations and how they emote those situations.
SCH is his loud and carefree self in anime and in BR. He expresses himself with words and impulsiveness. No wonder SMY says he talks a lot, because he does for sure.
SMY with his blank, no emotion face but filled with internal turmoil all the time. He doesn't or cannot or resists to emote through, but you read him his eyes, mostly be it the anime or BR version. Guess that's how the writer/author imagined and created that character to be.
Uncle Zhe with his comic relief even in life and death situations.
BHH is also very much the same except minor changes in her costumes. She is bubbly but not at the same level as anime because that could really be irritating. Guess they are keeping a balance for her role in BR which a positive for me. Coz imagine if BHH was exactly how her anime version is.
Idea is when I see BR characters I am more inclined to see more of their versions in Tales of Dark River, more than the actors playing these role. I think that's a positive in my book.
I hope the big shots (whoever they are) running the show from behind the curtain don't exploit this aspect of SCH and make him stand against SMY as story progresses.
Hey thanks a tonn!