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#21 kirant

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Posted 27 January 2012 - 06:39 AM

QUOTE (Seth @ Jan 23 2012, 07:28 PM)
Kamina was such a badass person, his whole character was built around being a man, a true man, something every male strives for. Yoko was a lot of fan service, but she also had a reasonable part in the story, and it just wouldn't be the same if she had a different personality.

I think the problem when I work with that is that Kamina isn't exactly original, nor the best of the type (many comparisons head to Gai Daigoji for almost being the prototype for him and generally considered to be the better of the two). For Yoko, it's almost a personal hate of Studio Gainax's style...I don't mind the theory there...heck, Ryoko Subaru is one of my favourite characters and draws some parallels in personality (though Ryoko's is just amazing because of what characters are around her to play off it). I struggle with the fact thought that when Gainax decides a scene is too boring "let's throw in some T&A from Yoko" "Yeah!". Maybe it's because I've grown accustomed to the particular style of the late '80s to mid '90s where fanservice is off to the side, if done at all, but the way they utilize the character always bugged me.

QUOTE (Seth @ Jan 23 2012, 07:28 PM)
I know the series was meant as a sort of parody to what every other anime is, but something about it having everything good in it just made it epic. And the whole story of a boy fighting his way to save the universe, just using his willpower, is awesome.

It to me has always struck as an attempt at a Saturday morning cartoon show...handed over to the most insane company you'd ask to do it (Gainax is famous for gratuitous use of bouncing...ahem...and Evangelion, which I really respect them for). The story of Simon/Simone is one that I think has been done a lot...the coming of age or mental awakening here doesn't change a lot. I also have a bit of favouritism to the psychological side of shows too...a show like Stellvia of the Universe is more interesting to me while covering similar base material about fighting to save yourselves (and pointless uses of Latin, my favourite dead language), but covers deeper topics such as how humans unite and how to accept one's limitations (to which, Gurren Lagann asks "what limitations?").

I guess before I fall completely off the rails with my post, I should note I'm watching Irresponsible Captain Tylor...a show I'm convinced was made over a bet that they couldn't make a show where they'll never be agreement on the main character's sanity or intelligence. Good show, but I don't think you'll ever get anybody to agree as to whether Tylor is a genius or a man with several horseshoes up his arse.

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Posted 27 January 2012 - 11:38 PM

I don't want to start an argument, for two reasons.
1. I probably don't watch as much anime as you, so you know better.
2. I like to argue, so this could go on for a while if I got started >.>

Anyways, I still really like Gurren Lagann, so biggrin.gif
And also, I'm on like episode 40 of FMA and it's really awesome. There are some parts that make me cringe, and some parts that are pretty boring. But I must say, the comic-relief episodes are amazing.
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Posted 28 January 2012 - 01:00 AM

I really enjoyed Gurren Lagann. I really did. I wasn't a fan of during the mid point because the entire scene was changed and many of the characters were more cold and less friendly than they were at the start. However it got better in closing. It's one of my most favorite animes, truthfully. I place it right up there with Yu Yu Hakusho for my favorite animes. Both if them just helped me feel good. I really enjoyed them and I became a better person out of watching them.
Hakusho really helped me with my trust of others and the human race as a whole. It also gave me hope. Gurren Lagann simply reminded me to believe in myself. I got a lot out of the trust in oneself and Kamina really helped me in those regards. I really liked the characters in both animes.

Anyway Gurren Lagann yesterday and I started watching Shuffle which I finished earlier. Shuffle is... well... Basically it's a fun light hearted anime early on, then a problem arises midway through. That problem gets resolved, and it's okay for a brief period of time. Soon after this, the writers go: "LET'S COMPLETELY RUIN A CHARACTER AND MAKE HER GO CRAZY TO THE POINT WHERE IT RUINS THE SHOW." That's what they did with one main female characters. I was always expecting her to do something drastic and extremely insane rather than simply watching and enjoying what I watched in the previous early episodes. This went on for a few episodes until the ending where they helped clear it up decently well. I liked how it ended, of course the main character did get paired with my preferred girl from the anime. I'd just like to point out that when they ruined Kaede (the character I mentioned before), the show felt very terrible and I had to trudge through, not very willing to watch because the period where this went on was just horrid.

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Posted 28 January 2012 - 01:18 AM

If you're into mechs, you should watch Gundam. Except Wing. Wing is kind of for girls.


Break Blade is also a pretty underrated manga IMO. Haven't seen the anime (actually don't know if there is one, but I bet there is.)

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 11:18 PM

So here's a list of anime that I'm looking at watching but I'd be looking for critism regaring them.

Princess Mononoke: I've heard good things about this anime/movie but it's 2 hours and 10 minutes long. I'm not sure if I could be able to follow something that long without getting lost somewhere along the way.

High School of the Dead: Heard about it.

Code Geass: Heard about it and have got a lot of suggestions from people to watch it.

Cowboy Beboop: Heard about it.

Clannad: Heard about it from Rey and Kiara. Should be pretty good.

K-On: Heard about it.

Elfen Lied: Heard that it's good but pretty dark and probably wouldn't suit me. It's currently on the backburner for now.
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Posted 02 February 2012 - 12:00 AM

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Princess Mononoke: I've heard good things about this anime/movie but it's 2 hours and 10 minutes long. I'm not sure if I could be able to follow something that long without getting lost somewhere along the way.

Just watch it. It's amazing. Even if you get lost, watch it again...it's an excellent show.

QUOTE (Oblivion Knight @ Feb 1 2012, 04:18 PM)
High School of the Dead: Heard about it.

Effectively fanservice from my understanding.

QUOTE (Oblivion Knight @ Feb 1 2012, 04:18 PM)
Code Geass: Heard about it and have got a lot of suggestions from people to watch it.

Haven't seen it, but I've heard it described as a colourful train wreck. It's a mess in story, but flashy explosions

QUOTE (Oblivion Knight @ Feb 1 2012, 04:18 PM)
Cowboy Bebop: Heard about it.

Brilliant show.

QUOTE (Oblivion Knight @ Feb 1 2012, 04:18 PM)
Clannad: Heard about it from Rey and Kiara. Should be pretty good.

No clue.

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K-On: Heard about it.

I have a personal dislike of the moe archetype. I basically just couldn't stand the show.

QUOTE (Oblivion Knight @ Feb 1 2012, 04:18 PM)
Elfen Lied: Heard that it's good but pretty dark and probably wouldn't suit me. It's currently on the backburner for now.

It's very unusual. I love the first 10 minutes because of the hilarious 4000/3800 blood pressure. It's basically a lot of fanservice though which detract from the show wrapped up in an alright storyline.

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Posted 12 February 2012 - 04:37 AM

Decided to start watching Angel Beats, friend suggested it to me and I'm really enjoying it. Almost done though which saddens me.
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QUOTE (bblues @ May 30 2012, 07:13 AM)
My, this so...if you're wondering why I haven't posted, it's because my palms are so glued to my face I can't pull them off.


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Posted 13 February 2012 - 03:27 PM

I'm also watching Devil May Cry! WHOO!
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Posted 19 February 2012 - 02:09 AM

I might watch Gurren Lagann or whatever it is, anyone watch it? Is it any good/what it is like/why should I watch it? I'd rather hear opinions from people who actually matter than just reading random ones online

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Posted 19 February 2012 - 03:12 AM

Yeah it's good I'll just give you that. Read the top post that mentions the Gurren Lagann.

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Posted 21 February 2012 - 02:09 PM

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I might watch Gurren Lagann or whatever it is, anyone watch it? Is it any good/what it is like/why should I watch it? I'd rather hear opinions from people who actually matter than just reading random ones online


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Posted 29 February 2012 - 06:46 PM

JUST finished Samurai Champloo, as Seraphinox suggested to me. Pretty good, people should try it out.
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Posted 01 March 2012 - 05:34 AM

Samurai Champloo kicks more ass than my boot. You see this boot? It is a boot which has kicked many asses. It's damn sure kicked your ass. Right in the ass. And Samurai Champloo has kicked ITS ass. So that is just. All the evidence. That you should watch Samurai Champloo. What's that? You haven't watched it yet? You suck. Do it.

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Posted 21 March 2012 - 03:01 PM

QUOTE (Blazer @ Feb 18 2012, 10:09 PM)
I might watch Gurren Lagann or whatever it is, anyone watch it? Is it any good/what it is like/why should I watch it? I'd rather hear opinions from people who actually matter than just reading random ones online

I honestly can't explain why to watch it, but it's extremely great, and one of my favorite animes by far. Watch it already. XD

Decided to give Clannad a go since I've heard great things from it. After the first episode through, I like it.
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Posted 29 March 2012 - 06:24 AM

GOING BACK TO Samurai Champloo.

It's even better now that it introduced me to the rapper Nujabes. (he did the intro to SC. VERY good.)

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Posted 30 March 2012 - 11:13 PM

Naruto Shippuden. I'm at episode 51.

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Posted 21 June 2012 - 10:43 AM

Was watching Katanagatari on and off. It's been enjoyable so far but 45 minute episodes test my patience when I'm not in an anime type mood.
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Posted 21 June 2012 - 04:03 PM

Just finished DBZ last night. Now I'm gonna watch the movies. Tonight is Return of Cooler!
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Posted 21 June 2012 - 11:53 PM

I'm watching the new Hunter x Hunter, Code Geass and FMA brotherhood and I'm waiting for Sword Art Online to start.
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