Top Gun Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 One fairly-recent title missing from that list is Time of Eve, a six-part ONA later compiled into a movie that added a few more scenes. It's a fantastic little look at a near-future setting with androids that can pass as humans, and contains a boat-load of references to Asimov and the Three Laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomba Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 wat.I'm admittedly biased by being a huge Gundam nerd, so I don't look at it the same was as the average anime watcher, but I couldn't stand the Gundam 00 movie. Nevermind the fact that adding aliens to Gundam removes one of the major things that makes the franchise unique (if I wanted my giant robots to fight aliens, I'd be watching Macross); the movie was 75% metal blobs chasing things around, 20% beamspam, and 5% not-suck. And that's not even bringing up the plot holes. If the metal blobs learn things by assimilating them, then wouldn't they assimilate a person or two, go "oh, shit, people don't like it when you assimilate them" and stop? Apparently not. But yeah. Even as a Gundam fan, someone who really wanted to enjoy it, I couldn't bring myself to think that the Gundam 00 movie was anything but shitty. I won't lie, those points are all true and when I watched the movie I expected to be horribly disappointed by it based on the flak it had recieved from most Gundam fans. But despite this, the film brought a refreshing change to the usual Gundam fare - I personally have never been one of those people to go "OMG THEY CHANGED SOMETHING FUNDAMENTAL IN THE GUNDAM FORMULA". The Gundam 00 movie had very few of the things that make a Gundam series... well Gundam, but that doesn't necessarily mean it was a bad film. One of the things it does take from the Gundam franchise is beamspam; you can't deny that beamspam is rampant in pretty much any Gundam series, so I can't say I judge the film on that. The story was a little on the wobbly side, I won't deny that, but at the end of the day, it was an action film and that's pretty much what I enjoyed it for. Sometimes it can be entertaining to watch something for more than just the story. I don't think it deserves to be judged based on it's lack of adherence to Gundam tropes. I don't think there were really any major plotholes though, spoilers aside, Setsuna was different to normal humans, I doubt the same rules apply. It wouldn't be a stretch to believe that in assimilating a normal human they might not learn everything. No, it wasn't the best movie ever, but it was still entertaining to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Going back as far as the beginning of 2009, the anime I legitimately enjoyed and fully endorse (also includes a few films and ovas). Anything in bold means that not watching it is unacceptable. Whew, I've got at least half of those knocked out. Definitely agree with the mention of DRRR!! and Angel Beats (though my 1ep attempt to rewatch it on Netflix with the English dub MADE MY EARS BLEED! DRR!! dub is really good though from the little I've heard.) I'd forgotten about those. On a side note, one of my brother's good friends is one of the minor VAs for Squid Girl. That was interesting, even though from what I've seen I'd consider the series average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 wat.the movie was 75% metal blobs chasing things around, 20% beamspam, and 5% not-suck. Spot on. Though the 20% beamspam was some of the BEST beamspam I've seen in a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar of Justice Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) I won't lie, those points are all true and when I watched the movie I expected to be horribly disappointed by it based on the flak it had recieved from most Gundam fans.But despite this, the film brought a refreshing change to the usual Gundam fare - I personally have never been one of those people to go "OMG THEY CHANGED SOMETHING FUNDAMENTAL IN THE GUNDAM FORMULA". The Gundam 00 movie had very few of the things that make a Gundam series... well Gundam, but that doesn't necessarily mean it was a bad film. One of the things it does take from the Gundam franchise is beamspam; you can't deny that beamspam is rampant in pretty much any Gundam series, so I can't say I judge the film on that. The story was a little on the wobbly side, I won't deny that, but at the end of the day, it was an action film and that's pretty much what I enjoyed it for. Sometimes it can be entertaining to watch something for more than just the story. I don't think it deserves to be judged based on it's lack of adherence to Gundam tropes. I don't think there were really any major plotholes though, spoilers aside, Setsuna was different to normal humans, I doubt the same rules apply. It wouldn't be a stretch to believe that in assimilating a normal human they might not learn everything. No, it wasn't the best movie ever, but it was still entertaining to watch. Yeah, you don't get Gundam. Gundam isn't about beamspam and cool mech fights, it's about humans fighting wars with humans and how people on both sides aren't all good or all bad. You throw aliens into the mix and that suddenly all goes out the window. And I don't want to watch it anymore because I don't relate to the emotional problems of aliens. Gundam in a nutshell: Edited January 26, 2012 by Avatar of Justice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravitySuitCollector Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 One fairly-recent title missing from that list is Time of Eve, a six-part ONA later compiled into a movie that added a few more scenes. It's a fantastic little look at a near-future setting with androids that can pass as humans, and contains a boat-load of references to Asimov and the Three Laws. A must watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomba Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Yeah, you don't get Gundam. Gundam isn't about beamspam and cool mech fights, it's about humans fighting wars with humans and how people on both sides aren't all good or all bad. You throw aliens into the mix and that suddenly all goes out the window. And I don't want to watch it anymore because I don't relate to the emotional problems of aliens.Gundam in a nutshell: So basically what you're saying is Gundam should never try a different angle and should always run a very similar plot over and over again? You're judging it purely based on the fact it decided to differ from the standard Gundam fare? I "don't get Gundam" because I liked the fact that it decided to explore a different side of humanity for once? The ability for conflicting factions to unite to face off against a greater threat isn't something Gundam should be allowed to explore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexie Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 My favorite Gundam was G Gundam. Cool mech fights, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin Crust Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Na. First season of Gundam 00 was unbelievable. Epic finale like few shows can pull off. But seeing as it is a gundam show, it has to have 50 episodes. That sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC2151 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Speaking of Macross, you guys should check out the Hong Kong Toho dub of Super Dimension Space Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? It's pretty damn hilarious: It makes the mess of a OVA very watchable. WE MUST NOT ALLOW THE WOMAN TO PENETRATE! It also has that great glossy look to it that bespeaks to those old awesome mech anime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Jovian Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 As one Gundam fan to another, you should have taken the terrible second season of Gundam 00 as a warning that they were gonna ruin the movie. Oh, I was fully expecting the movie to be terrible, despite really hoping otherwise. I actually enjoyed Gundam 00's second season (despite the complete 180 it did compared to the first season), but I didn't expect the whole "dialoges to come" thing to lead anywhere good. The Gundam 00 movie had very few of the things that make a Gundam series... well Gundam, but that doesn't necessarily mean it was a bad film. Oh, I agree entirely. I hate it when people call something bad for not fitting in with the rest of its franchise (G Gundam gets some of this treatment, for example, and G Gundam is fucking awesome) -- but I thought the Gundam 00 movie sucked on its own merits in addition to jettisoning most of what I like most about Gundam. Gundam in a nutshell: I was sorely disappointed that that link didn't lead to . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AngelCityOutlaw Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Despite hating anime, since I am a big fan of the comics (still read them to this day) I am forcing myself to endure the anime interpretation of, "Witchblade" God damn that theme song is just terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravitySuitCollector Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Despite hating anime, since I am a big fan of the comics (still read them to this day) I am forcing myself to endure the anime interpretation of, "Witchblade" God damn that theme song is just terrible. I'm finding myself reading Korean ones a lot. Tower of God is looking really promising, for one. Things like this make me wish I knew Korean or Japanese.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelCityOutlaw Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) I'm finding myself reading Korean ones a lot. Tower of God is looking really promising, for one. Things like this make me wish I knew Korean or Japanese.... Comics? Not much of a "manga" fan, but I'm all about American comic books. They're the only thing I really love that's American aside from Newport Beach, New York Pizza and Vegas show girls. Them Yankees also make pretty killer cheeseburgers. Every time I've ate a Cheeseburger in the USA, it was always the best burger ever. Edited February 5, 2012 by AngelCityOutlaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorscheT1 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 One fairly-recent title missing from that list is Time of Eve, a six-part ONA later compiled into a movie that added a few more scenes. It's a fantastic little look at a near-future setting with androids that can pass as humans, and contains a boat-load of references to Asimov and the Three Laws. Oh nice, I wasn't aware that they added some scenes and made a movie out of it, I'll have to check it out again. The whole concept is very intriguing, and the cinematography and production were very high quality. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) Really only lurk these forums anymore, but I figured I come into this thread to talk about some anime. Every now and then I get the urge to watch some and end up on a huge anime kick. Just recently I watched a new show that I really, really enjoyed. Not sure if it's been mentioned here or not, but the Tatami Galaxy is incredible. It's pretty much what the Endless 8 plot arch in season 2 of Haruhi could have been if put into the capable hands of a creative genius. The art style and story are both very experimental and intelligent, so if you like watching good things, watch the tatami galaxy. I've also been watching Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Missed it when it first came out and I had never been able to watch much of the original show, and am pretty impressed. Another one I started is Serial Experiments Lain. Lain is great if you want a story that's a bit deeper and thought provoking. Edited August 31, 2023 by Zombie Sounded like I was trying to explain to a school teacher what anime I was watching. What a dork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalcyonSpirit Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 This one's only been mentioned once in this thread, so I really, really have to give my most earnest recommendation for the show I just finished a minute ago: Nichijou (aka My Ordinary Life) It is a slice-of-life comedy, but one that introduces bizarre situations and treats them as ordinary as can be, and then the very next instant takes a completely ordinary occurrence and ramps up the energy until any semblance of realism is blown to pieces. At its core, the show is the very definition of a vignette series. It's an episodic show with each episode a series of episodic scenes. You won't find much in the way of "plot" in Nichijou. What you will find, however, is a show that uses its episodic nature to play up the comedy and give chaos to organization. The scenes are often broken up by random, very short sequences that have nothing to do with what was previously occurring, and then it throws you right back. It's used very effectively for comedic timing, and to give you a breather after a particularly long or intense sequence. The animation and voice acting is done superbly. Many of the jokes may have fallen completely flat had the production value not been as good, and the voices given to the characters does everything to bring them and their relationships to life. An absurd life, but one that is adorable at times. Combined, these aspects allow the relatively simplistic-to-a-fault comedy of the show to shine. When watching Nichijou, it wasn't until the 7th episode that it finally hooked me. Not because of any fault with the show, but because I expected a little more cohesiveness, some sort of overarching plot of some sort. Once I realized the true nature of the Nichijou, I could finally enjoy it for what it is. It was made to entertain in the most simplistically ideal manner possible, and it achieves that spectacularly. Take it all as it comes, nothing more or less. That is the state of mind it wants you to be in. I ended up in an almost perpetual state of grinning and giggling like an idiot throughout my viewing of each episode; this is the first time anything has ever done that to me, in any medium. While it won't appeal to absolutely everybody, if you're looking for some quality, simple comedy, look no further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenogu Labz Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Sounds a lot like Cromartie High School, which is probably a very good thing. I keep hearing this one come up, so will probably take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelCityOutlaw Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 "Man fears the darkness, and so he scrapes away at the edge of it with fire". I still dislike anime art and 90% of anime movies/series that I have saw, I do not like. However, this Evangelion series has some interesting quotes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleck Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 that I have saw this is just sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelCityOutlaw Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 this is just sad Elaborate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleck Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 the past tense of see is saw; the past participle is seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelCityOutlaw Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 the past tense of see is saw; the past participle is seen Sir...do you have nothing better to do than worry about these kinds of things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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