On Sat, 1 Nov 1997, Henry J. Cobb wrote:

> But the original manga author had a very strong hand in the OMG OAVs plot
> and character design.

A very strong hand is worlds away from complete control, Cobb-san. 

> The question is: Do you wish to "allow" Fujishima-sama to rewrite his own
> works?

I think that were the anime an absolute product of Fujishima, with all
concepts and scripts coming from him, then yes, I would allow him to
rewrite his work.  He's the Creator, he has that power.  However, a glance
at the credits after each OAV will dispell the illusion that this is what
happened.

> As far as character design goes, around Manga collection volume 9 it fits
> closest to the OAVs, but it continues to evolve.  Compare the adult Skuld
> of volume 6 (very K1ish in eyes and eyebrows) to the young lady of volume
> 15, who's diverged quite a bit from K1.

Well, I have never believed that Skuld and Keiichi look -anything- alike.
Manga artwork in Japan will of necessity create similarities, but even so
I didn't see this resemblance others speak of.  I won't say it's
nonexistant, but merely invisible to me.  As such, I cannot comment on the
significance, if any, of its presence.

With all due respect, I remain,

J. Lan Bellsmith, Lord of Pendragon
Belldandy no Dai'Shinkan
Parvati IV no kokoro no Wu
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Begin as two, end as one, or is it the other way about?
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