I think they should make Balto an anime!

BaltoSeppala · **Posted:** Mon May 07, 2012 7:59 am

Origamist wrote:

I never said anything about the Balto franchise/universe in itself. I was talking about adding more "heavier" themes into it, ones you wouldn't normally find in a kids' movie. It's just that things like violence generally come along with heavier plots.

I know exactly what you were talking about. You were saying that adding more of those...things...to a Balto anime movie would be something you'd like to see, and that it would be a chance to "expand it".

Frankly, I don't want to imagine the sort of "fans" it would attract with more negative, heavier and "mature" themes. There are enough odd characters among the fandom already.

Alicane · **Posted:** Tue May 08, 2012 4:01 pm

catwhohas14tails wrote:

Alkan wrote:

And just because a handful of us believed that BALTO 4 would happen but wouldn't doesn't mean someone had to lock that either. Might as well report this since THEY WILL NEVER DO ANOTHER BALTO PROJECT AGAIN!...

Seriously, let it go. Balto and anime wouldn't work even if we wanted it to. What would it even be about? See?...

Um first off, calm your freaking face.

YOU sound very condescending. Don't say to calm down to me in a rude tone again.
I just see absolutely no point to even be conversing about this idea when we've already established that there would be no more Balto Projects. PERIOD. Seriously. What would it even be about!?

Roi Doberwolf · **Posted:** Tue May 08, 2012 4:45 pm

That's enough, Alkan. Cat may have sounded harsh in words, but she's right. I'm not going to lock this as it's a decent topic with good conversation, where as your Balto 4 started nothing but arguments.

Right now you're going off topic and baiting an argument, and I'm saying stop now before you get a warning ban. Any more off topic posts will simply be deleted. Now stay on topic. That goes for everyone.

Alicane · **Posted:** Sat May 12, 2012 2:11 am

sorry... please, forgive me.
Does anyone have an idea or plot for what the 'Bal-anime' would be about?

angryunicorn · **Joined:** Wed Dec 28, 2005 10:41 am **Posts:** 3023

Alkan wrote:

sorry... please, forgive me.
Does anyone have an idea or plot for what the 'Bal-anime' would be about?

catwhohas14tails wrote:

Baltosuke the wolfdog has lived a hard life being trained by his wolf father Kotsubarusansama. But Baltosuke wanted to become a sleddog, but his father told him that it would shame the family! Disobeying Kotsubarusansama's orders, Baltosuke goes into the marvelous Nome City where he meets the most beautiful husky girl in all the land, Jennako. They fall in love instantly. Baltosuke learns of a racing battle tournament being held by the evil mayor of Nome City and enters the tournament, where he meets his larger, stronger rival Steelemaru! They fight and Steelemaru deems Baltosuke as a worthy opponent. Then there is a sudden Diphtheria outbreak throughout the city, where people shows signs of turning into zombies, where they maul, eat people, gush blood and guts, and explode! It's terrible! The evil mayor of Nome City refuses to send for help, and even kidnaps Baltosuke's true love Jennako! But Steelemaru ventures off on his own, declining Baltosuke's help. Baltosuke learns that Steelemaru has become lost, so Baltosuke builds an entire army of sled dogs to go after him and save him! Where they meet Kotsubarusansama, who is incredibly disappointed in his foolish son! They fight to the death and there's lots of blood and Baltosuke, through the power of love, defeats his father, and shares a very touching goodbye with his rival Steelemaru! Baltosuke has a long journey back to Nome City and saves the people and becomes a hero, and the evil mayor is defeated and that's the TRUE STORY OF BALTO!

Tada! Best retelling ever.

Alicane · **Posted:** Sat May 12, 2012 2:17 pm

catwhohas14tails wrote:

Alkan wrote:

sorry... please, forgive me.
Does anyone have an idea or plot for what the 'Bal-anime' would be about?

catwhohas14tails wrote:

Baltosuke the wolfdog has lived a hard life being trained by his wolf father Kotsubarusansama. But Baltosuke wanted to become a sleddog, but his father told him that it would shame the family! Disobeying Kotsubarusansama's orders, Baltosuke goes into the marvelous Nome City where he meets the most beautiful husky girl in all the land, Jennako. They fall in love instantly. Baltosuke learns of a racing battle tournament being held by the evil mayor of Nome City and enters the tournament, where he meets his larger, stronger rival Steelemaru! They fight and Steelemaru deems Baltosuke as a worthy opponent. Then there is a sudden Diphtheria outbreak throughout the city, where people shows signs of turning into zombies, where they maul, eat people, gush blood and guts, and explode! It's terrible! The evil mayor of Nome City refuses to send for help, and even kidnaps Baltosuke's true love Jennako! But Steelemaru ventures off on his own, declining Baltosuke's help. Baltosuke learns that Steelemaru has become lost, so Baltosuke builds an entire army of sled dogs to go after him and save him! Where they meet Kotsubarusansama, who is incredibly disappointed in his foolish son! They fight to the death and there's lots of blood and Baltosuke, through the power of love, defeats his father, and shares a very touching goodbye with his rival Steelemaru! Baltosuke has a long journey back to Nome City and saves the people and becomes a hero, and the evil mayor is defeated and that's the TRUE STORY OF BALTO!

Tada! Best retelling ever.

Not bad, i can actually see this happening

Lucario lom · **Posted:** Tue May 22, 2012 10:40 pm

Leafeon-is-cute-too! wrote:

I just think it would be cool if Balto was an anime! The plot is just right for an anime!
Don't you think?

Right... Agreed! I believe it would be an intriguing idea. I support it.

Toshiko-Sama · **Posted:** Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:36 am

Are you meaning anime as in Japanese, or do you mean a spin off tv series.

Titan Dreamer · **Posted:** Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:55 am

The topic is about whether they should make an anime-style TV series or another movie/sequel in anime style.
I've posted here already, but they shouldn't.

BaltoSeppala · **Posted:** Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:18 am

Toshiko-Sama wrote:

Are you meaning anime as in Japanese, or do you mean a spin off tv series.

A. This exact question has already been asked here, and you should have checked first before spamming yet another topic: http://www.animationsource.org/board/post1422621.html#p1422621

B. I think it's pretty darned obvious what someone means when they type the word "anime": http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/anime

Read through the topic first. Then consider whether or not to post. And for the love of God, review the rules of this site.

The Batman · **Posted:** Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:45 am

I have no problem with a good anime remake of Balto, I just wouldn't approve it if it'd be garbage.

Paxis · **Posted:** Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:08 am

Balto in an anime style? Lolno. Just no. I can see that being a disaster for the Balto community, and a huge disgrace to the actual story and original film. Not to mention there's just not a whole lot to go off of for an anime series unless you stray way far from the true story. I've read many times about how it can relate to Wolf's Rain, but besides the fact that it has to do with wolves being misunderstood, there's really nothing else alike. Plus Wolf's Rain actually /works/ as an anime story-wise because they can go with new adventures in several towns, meeting several villains, several supporting characters, and even a new main character smack dab in the middle. Balto doesn't have that with only 2 towns in the movie's story and a huuge wilderness in between. You can't make a series off of that, you just can't. Plus you'd have to make it this funky anime wolf-like style, which just sounds freaking terrible to be honest.

Big no with me.

BaltoSeppala · **Posted:** Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:38 am

Paxis wrote:

Balto in an anime style? Lolno. Just no. I can see that being a disaster for the Balto community, and a huge disgrace to the actual story and original film. Not to mention there's just not a whole lot to go off of for an anime series unless you stray way far from the true story...You can't make a series off of that, you just can't. Plus you'd have to make it this funky anime wolf-like style, which just sounds freaking terrible to be honest.

Big no with me.

I couldn't possibly agree more. You've encompassed my own thoughts on this matter quite beautifully, Paxis. :mrgreen:

Roi Doberwolf · **Posted:** Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:33 pm

Paxis wrote:

Balto in an anime style? Lolno. Just no. I can see that being a disaster for the Balto community, and a huge disgrace to the actual story and original film. Not to mention there's just not a whole lot to go off of for an anime series unless you stray way far from the true story. I've read many times about how it can relate to Wolf's Rain, but besides the fact that it has to do with wolves being misunderstood, there's really nothing else alike. Plus Wolf's Rain actually /works/ as an anime story-wise because they can go with new adventures in several towns, meeting several villains, several supporting characters, and even a new main character smack dab in the middle. Balto doesn't have that with only 2 towns in the movie's story and a huuge wilderness in between. You can't make a series off of that, you just can't. Plus you'd have to make it this funky anime wolf-like style, which just sounds freaking terrible to be honest.

Big no with me.

JerseyCaptain wrote:

Paxis wrote:

Balto in an anime style? Lolno. Just no. I can see that being a disaster for the Balto community, and a huge disgrace to the actual story and original film. Not to mention there's just not a whole lot to go off of for an anime series unless you stray way far from the true story...You can't make a series off of that, you just can't. Plus you'd have to make it this funky anime wolf-like style, which just sounds freaking terrible to be honest.

Big no with me.

I couldn't possibly agree more. You've encompassed my own thoughts on this matter quite beautifully, Paxis. :mrgreen:

Hasn't anyone read my post (page four)? Wolf's Rain isn't the only canine anime. And just because it's plot was basically one big journey (and hey isn't that kind of the plot for the first Balto film?? ...actually for ALL of them?), doesn't mean that Balto's has to be. Seriously! Check out this anime for example: http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Massugu_ni_Ikou It's the most Balto like show I've seen in anime (and it even has a husky for the Baltoboos). All anime is is a cartoon written and animated by the Japanese. Just as Natti stated earlier (and apparently twice):

Nattikat8 wrote:

Like I stated earlier, all anime is are just cartoons that come from Japan. :/

That doesn't mean it has to have violence or a redundant plot.

BaltoSeppala · **Posted:** Fri Jul 20, 2012 1:08 am

Roi Doberwolf wrote:

JerseyCaptain wrote:

Paxis wrote:

Balto in an anime style? Lolno. Just no. I can see that being a disaster for the Balto community, and a huge disgrace to the actual story and original film. Not to mention there's just not a whole lot to go off of for an anime series unless you stray way far from the true story...You can't make a series off of that, you just can't. Plus you'd have to make it this funky anime wolf-like style, which just sounds freaking terrible to be honest.

Big no with me.

I couldn't possibly agree more. You've encompassed my own thoughts on this matter quite beautifully, Paxis. :mrgreen:

Hasn't anyone read my post (page four)? Wolf's Rain isn't the only canine anime. And just because it's plot was basically one big journey (and hey isn't that kind of the plot for the first Balto film?? ...actually for ALL of them?), doesn't mean that Balto's has to be. Seriously! Check out this anime for example: http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Massugu_ni_Ikou It's the most Balto like show I've seen in anime (and it even has a husky for the Baltoboos). All anime is is a cartoon written and animated by the Japanese.

You will note that I took out, in quoting her post, segments pertaining to Wolf's Rain. I never saw Wolf's Rain (beyond watching clips on YouTube when stuff like this comes up...just to inform myself), and never even had so much as a miniscule interest in it or any other wolfy wolfy anime. To me, MOST anime is garbage. Utter, unmitigated garbage. Whether that show, or Ganja Dem-smokin' Weed, mahn, or anything else. As I have said time and again, the only anime I ever felt was worth watching were the original Speed Racer series, Star Blazers, and Battle of the Planets (all these being English-dub titles for "Mach Go Go Go", "Uchu Senkan Yamato" and "Kakagu Ninjatai Gatchaman", respectively).

But that's besides the point for me. From what I HAVE seen of Japanese anime, regardless of the subject of any particular anime cartoon, I think it would be utterly lousy to develop the Balto movies, and most especially some retelling of the true story, in that format. Absolutely lousy.

As to that series you hyperlinked above, I'm not seeing how it is so very Balto-like. Granted, I have not seen the show, but I checked out a clip or two on YouTube, and I'm not seeing the connection. The description on (*shiverrrr*) "Wikifur" says that this series "follows the adventures of Mametarou, a mixed-breed dog, and his girlfriend, Hanoko, a Kishu, in Japan with their owners and other dogs". Very loose connection at best.

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I think they should make Balto an anime!