Now that I look at that entire sentence, I kind of take back the phrase “visual expectations” since I actually mean that the KyoAni fanbase has high hopes for LS given that it is the next in a line of high quality anime produced by the studio. However, the source material from which LS was adapted (i.e. a 4-koma manga in a gaming magazine) differs greatly from the visual novels (Air, Kanon) and light novels (FMP, Haruhi) that KyoAni has previously used as the basis for their projects. Since they are handcuffed by the imagery and designs found in the manga and the rather plain setting of LS and are certainly obligated to the readers of the manga, they cannot put in extravagant things for no reason and must abide (mostly) to the pacing of the original work.

Anyway, I will try to create a timeline for this “event” as well as a couple other notable ones and I’ll definitely have to mention you when discussing the Anime Nano Podcast so your blog will certainly be plugged at Fanime.

Inevitably, Lucky Star is being compared to Haruhi since Hinano and KyoAni are involved and is expected to look visually stunning considering the studio’s previous work.

Lol what? :D But I wouldn’t mind if you mentioned my blog at your Fanime panel and how I started the dorama ;)