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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:30 am

Hey everyone! Something new, and something I have NO IDEA why I didn't put up earlier in the first place...

But Here's an ongoing thread in the Official Forum where Savin-sensei takes some time out of his busy schedule and answers questions from the fans concerning anything and everything about the show!

I just got REALLY pumped to put it up, because... Most of my questions got answered!!

Anyway, here's the link to the thread:
Savin Answers

I'll probably go and fetch the "ask Savin" thread and put it up here too.
Though you do need to be a member of the forum to post a question.
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So, go, read, discuss, maybe? Anything you find totally awesome from the answers he's given? Have you asked any yourself?

He's such a great guy for answering all our geeky questions!
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:48 am

Here's the stuff I submitted that got answered:

Sheba: I've always wondered this, but how old are Stan and Koji?

Savin Yeatman-Eiffel

They’re in their mid-twenties.

Sheba:The appendages on Canaletto's back have always reminded me of Spider's legs (Cursed Arachnophobia...) Did you do this on purpose? What was your main inspiration(s) for the physical design of Canaletto?

Savin Yeatman-Eiffel

They are part spider legs, part tormented wings.
Very early designs of Canaleto portrayed him closer to a bird (of bad omen).

Sheba: In the Molly Star Racer Trailer, I really like Aikka's mask. Was there any story behind that mask, or did it have any plan in your initial design of Oban Star Racers?

Savin Yeatman-Eiffel

I liked the mask too. At the time of the trailer I was thinking of insisting more on Aikka’s darker side and the mask would have been be symbol of that. But when we started actual production, we realized we already had quite a few aggressive looking alien competitors around, and we preferred to drop Aikka’s mask in the end.

Sheba: A little off topic, I know, but what advice would you have to give to a college-level, aspiring manga/anime artist in terms of 'making it' in the business and also in pushing your characters and stories to the limit of development?

Savin Yeatman-Eiffel

If possible try to find a good school to make connections widen your technique and understand a little better how the professional world works.
Most importantly practice and work work work, and something good is bound to come out of it.

*foams*
My god, that is so awesome. Please pardon me, this is the first time I've been in indirect contact with someone like the maker of a TV show, I'm a bit fangirl-ish right now...

The only question that didn't get answered in this go-around is if Jordan has any siblings...Which I'm really looking forward to hearing, seeing as my fanfiction has him as having a little sister.

Turns out I was also right about Nourasia having shorter days and nights than Earth, too!

Savin Yeatman-Eiffel

The years on Nourasia are not all of the exact same length due to an unusual planetary orbit. Days and nights are also longer than on Earth and Nourasians themselves live much longer than humans do. So it’s hard to make a direct comparison.
Roughly speaking though, I’d say one Nourasian year is equivalent to around two human Earth years.

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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:11 pm

Oh, I remember this now! You did post it on DA. I was just thinking you had asked some more questions. ^^' Hm, does it mention any answers on Crogs? *rushes off to check* But wait...Isn't Savin-sama saying that days and nights on Nourasia are longer. *scratches head* I could be reading it wrong I guess. >.>

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:04 pm

*just finished reading* ZOMG! That was so awesome!!!!!!! XD Savin-sama is the greatest! I love all his little Crog stuff and he even explained the counsil! (I particularly like when he mentioned the human theory of Crogs haveing 'queens' that pop them out. XD) Hm, it does make me think over some of my ideas for the story. *rubs chin* Must incorporate new information into fic. *w*

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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:14 pm

Spellcaster_Hikaru

Oh, I remember this now! You did post it on DA. I was just thinking you had asked some more questions. ^^' Hm, does it mention any answers on Crogs? *rushes off to check* But wait...Isn't Savin-sama saying that days and nights on Nourasia are longer. *scratches head* I could be reading it wrong I guess. >.>

*looks*

Oh crap, you're right, I was the one reading it wrong!
*palm/forehead*

Lulz, I feel silly now...

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:41 pm

Lol That's ok. ^^ It happens.

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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 1:30 pm

4laugh Squee!! New answers!! heart whee heart
It's so awesome how Savin-sama will take time out and talk to the fans and answer questions! biggrin How many other creators do that? *fan-girls over ceiling* heart

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