Author Topic: The Bore Anime & Manga Thread (Read 397061 times)

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #960 on:** July 08, 2009, 01:55:28 AM »

Trigun's biggest problem is that it is horribly inconsistent. One minute it's great, the next it's so juvenile I have to turn it off.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #961 on:** July 08, 2009, 02:31:33 AM »

Quote from: distantmantra on July 08, 2009, 01:55:28 AM

Trigun's biggest problem is that it is horribly inconsistent. One minute it's great, the next it's so juvenile I have to turn it off.

It suffers from a split-personality, like a number of anime, except to a very extreme case. Kind of feels like two different shows with the same characters spliced together. I really enjoyed it despite that, but I can see how it might turn some people off to it. Most of the second half, and a number of the episodes from the first half, are great though.

Purple Filth · « **Reply #962 on:** July 08, 2009, 02:40:43 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on July 08, 2009, 01:50:28 AM

Quote from: Purple Filth on July 08, 2009, 01:46:21 AM
Quote from: Himuro on July 08, 2009, 12:48:44 AM
Trigun anime sucked

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Yeah I've heard the manga is so much better. Trigun is one of the most overhyped animes I've ever had the "pleasure" to watch.

Are the main characters not as vapid as they are in the anime? The only characters I like in the anime are Wolfwood, Knives, and...that's it.

The linebacker chick the worst character still?

Vash still has that "no desire to kill, kind to everyone" attitude but he doesn't seem nowhere as whiny compared to his anime counterpart IMO.

Legato has more story and actually does something, knives gets a lot more action.

More detail about Vash/Knives race

Linebacker chick still doesn't do much.

wolfwood is the same for the most part (with Chapel being much different from the anime adaptation)

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he still kicks the bucket though

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Joe Molotov · « **Reply #963 on:** July 09, 2009, 04:54:29 PM »

I'm marathoning Sengoku Basara this afternoon.

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Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #964 on:** July 09, 2009, 07:34:42 PM »

Betcha loved that Needless ending, Molotov.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #965 on:** July 09, 2009, 07:38:57 PM »

Quote from: Junpei the Tracer! on July 09, 2009, 07:34:42 PM

Betcha loved that Needless ending, Molotov.

That was quite a surprise, and not an unpleasant one.

I think that boosted it from great anime to greatest anime.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #966 on:** July 09, 2009, 09:13:50 PM »

Quote from: Junpei the Tracer! on July 09, 2009, 07:34:42 PM

Betcha loved that Needless ending, Molotov.

Needless OP:

[youtube=560,345]RRV7NWMUcTs[/youtube]

Needless ED:

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[youtube=560,345]U-cESWfWqtQ[/youtube]

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bork · « **Reply #967 on:** July 09, 2009, 09:44:27 PM »

What the fuck? How are those OP and EDs related to the same series?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #968 on:** July 09, 2009, 10:00:05 PM »

Quote from: the lyte edge on July 09, 2009, 09:44:27 PM

What the fuck? How are those OP and EDs related to the same series?

Good question!

Purple Filth · « **Reply #969 on:** July 09, 2009, 10:15:22 PM »

Episode 1 of Zan Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei is up

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #970 on:** July 09, 2009, 11:59:28 PM »

Now I'm marathoning Ristorante Paradiso. I have no idea why, it's clearly targeted at women (men?) who have an older-men-with-glasses fetish, and the characters are all hideous and it's boring. BUT IT'S ONLY 11 EPISODES!

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #971 on:** July 11, 2009, 03:13:17 AM »

The first episode of Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 was boring, the entire thing was OMG FAMILY DRAMA. Summary: Pre-teen girl hates her life because her mom works late, buys rectangular cakes instead of round ones, gets into passive-aggressive fights with their father, and forces her to take her baby brother downtown to the robot festival during summer vacation. Presumably this is so we'll all learn a valuable lesson about not knowing what you've got 'till it's gone, but whatever, BORING; let's just get to the earthquaking, which did hit in the last 30 seconds of the episode. I still have hopes for this series.

But regardless though, I've got Needless for my Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Action/WTF fix and Kanamemo for my moe fix. I'm all set for this season.

MCD · « **Reply #972 on:** July 11, 2009, 03:58:07 AM »

what about that bakemono anime, joe? watched it yet?

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #973 on:** July 11, 2009, 03:37:44 PM »

No, but I'll add it to my queue.

MCD · « **Reply #974 on:** July 11, 2009, 05:21:55 PM »

awaiting impressions, joe senpai.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #975 on:** July 11, 2009, 10:35:43 PM »

Well, for what it's worth, you can have my impressions. I'm no great judge of anime, I just know what I like.

Visually, Bakemonogatari reminds me of a lot of Shaft's other series (Paniponi Dash, Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei, Hidamari Sketch, etc.), in that it has a lot of the familiar visual quirks. A lot quick cuts, text on the screen, characters talking side by side on the upper half of the screen, if you've seen a few of those shows, you probably know what I'm talking about. It probably looks the most like ef, which I really liked the look of.

As for the show itself, for the first 10 minutes, it was like BLAH BLAH BLAH PANTY SHOT TALK TALK TALK and I was like

$:-\$

but then out of nowhere this chick staples his mouth and I was like

The second half of the episode was pretty funny. I could see myself watching this show. It's sort of like the dark humor of Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei with a dash of When They Cry thrown in, maybe.

MCD · « **Reply #976 on:** July 12, 2009, 05:22:01 AM »

joe

i liked zetsubo sensei for like, 3 episodes so we will see how this one turns out.

Himu · « **Reply #977 on:** July 12, 2009, 07:56:33 AM »

Needless is good? I'll check it out Joe.

Finishing up Michiko to Hatchin, rewatching Samurai Champloo.

I don't like Sayanara Zetsubuo or whatever. I can see the appeal but the overuse of visual puns and gags isn't my thing. I'm more of a Cromartie High/Guu/FMP: Fumoffu guy when it comes to comedy animes.

MCD · « **Reply #978 on:** July 12, 2009, 08:08:32 AM »

plus the jokes are very fast and mostly lost in translation, paushing every minute or two for 2 lines of "translator notes" isn't worth it.

also it's just another harem animu.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #979 on:** July 13, 2009, 05:16:20 PM »

Are you kidding me, Japan?

I actually watch stuff like Hidamari Sketch, but I can't handle this show.

Bebpo · « **Reply #980 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:10:29 PM »

Is there anything from this season worth watching besides Canaan (which is tripe but at least has good animation)

Vizzys · « **Reply #981 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:26:51 PM »

not this season no

right now id recommend watching:
full metal alchemist brotherhood (yay)
time of eve (its about androids)

or maybe something older you might have skipped

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #982 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:37:24 PM »

How is the new BONES show about an earthquake that hits Tokyo?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #983 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:38:33 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on July 13, 2009, 09:37:24 PM

How is the new BONES show about an earthquake that hits Tokyo?

First episodes was filled mainly with yawn-inducing family drama and maybe about two seconds of awesome earthquake action.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #984 on:** July 13, 2009, 11:08:04 PM »

Nothing spectacular this season.

cool breeze · « **Reply #985 on:** July 15, 2009, 12:55:51 AM »

Darker than Black is getting a sequel

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:gerstmann

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Beezy · « **Reply #986 on:** July 15, 2009, 01:00:57 AM »

This season sucks. I'll stick to watching FMA: Brotherhood and Basquash.

Since I have nothing else to watch, I might try to start Zeta Gundam, Planetes, and Cromartie High School. I've had them on my HD for months now.

Purple Filth · « **Reply #987 on:** July 15, 2009, 01:07:59 AM »

Quote from: swaggaz on July 15, 2009, 12:55:51 AM

Darker than Black is getting a sequel

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:gerstmann
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what the fuck is this?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #988 on:** July 15, 2009, 02:05:09 AM »

Quote from: Beezy on July 15, 2009, 01:00:57 AM

Since I have nothing else to watch, I might try to start Zeta Gundam, Planetes, and Cromartie High School.

Do it.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #989 on:** July 15, 2009, 02:06:06 AM »

Quote from: Beezy on July 15, 2009, 01:00:57 AM

Since I have nothing else to watch, I might try to start Zeta Gundam, Planetes, and Cromartie High School. I've had them on my HD for months now.

ZETA. DO IT NOW.

Planetes is fantastic, but ZETA DO IT NOW.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #990 on:** July 15, 2009, 03:00:28 AM »

I've just started watching some Zeta now that I've finally finished G Gundam.

Bebpo · « **Reply #991 on:** July 15, 2009, 03:14:41 AM »

FMA was actually kinda good now that it's new material.
Canaan is well directed for being awful girls w/guns crap.
Tokyo Magnitude was waaaay better directed/written than I was expecting.

Himu · « **Reply #992 on:** July 15, 2009, 03:29:07 AM »

Planetes is good, but overrated. Zeta Gundam is good but it takes forever for the plot to move forward. The last 10 or so episodes are great but I wouldn't want to watch it again. Cromartie is the best out that list.

Bebpo · « **Reply #993 on:** July 15, 2009, 01:05:05 AM »

The problem with Zeta is just that Camille is a bitch until around ep30+
By the end he's pretty cool though. Apparently watching people die in horrible explosions makes you grow up.

MCD · « **Reply #994 on:** July 15, 2009, 01:36:18 AM »

DARKER THAN BLACK 2

also i heard Umineko is cool, murders and mystery cool, anyone watching it?

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #995 on:** July 15, 2009, 11:33:17 AM »

I liked it except that little girl.

Himu · « **Reply #996 on:** July 15, 2009, 12:41:08 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on July 15, 2009, 01:05:05 AM

The problem with Zeta is just that Camille is a bitch until around ep30+
By the end he's pretty cool though. Apparently watching people die in horrible explosions makes you grow up.

Agreed. Also, the story just isn't that interesting until around ep 30. Especially compared to say, 0079 or Turn A, or even 00 s1. They're going around doing random ops sometimes, and it's just so hard to care; psycho gundam assault and camille's situation with his parents aside.

But by the end, you're in love with the characters and the ending made a really big impact on me.

I just highly disagree with anyone calling Zeta anywhere close to the best Gundam tv series.

Hell, I don't even like Char's Counterattack. Shit story. Hate what they did with Char, the best character in the series. The stupid little kids ruin the story. The only good thing about it is the animation and mechs.

Himu · « **Reply #997 on:** July 15, 2009, 12:46:46 PM »

God, CCA sucked.

Bright Noa raised a little bitch! One of the manliest men in the series and his kid is a girl!

cool breeze · « **Reply #998 on:** July 15, 2009, 12:56:44 PM »

CCA is awesome. Mech fights so good that it negates whatever problems you had with the story. Probably my favorite Gundam movie for the mostly mindless combat and mech designs. Sazabi

Nu Gundam

Most probably wouldn't agree with how I feel about Gundam. Gundam 0080 is my favorite Gundam series by-far, and I didn't think 08th MS Team was as great as others.

And planetes is awesome and totally not overrated because I rarely see it rated period. The only time the series got a bit lame was when they tried to go dark and depressing later on, bu it was still great. If they did an FMA2 like series that covered the manga story instead, that would be even better. The manga is a lot more lighthearted than the anime was, and many events are different; specifically, the manga continues a bit after the anime finished. I guess the enjoyment of the series would change if you weren't big into space stuff. The series is fairly realistic compared to most anime dealing with space.

Himu · « **Reply #999 on:** July 15, 2009, 12:59:05 PM »

Gundam 0080 is one of my favorites. 0079 and 08th MS and Turn A are the kings though.

I don't like mindless Gundam. I'm all about the story.

Himu · « **Reply #1000 on:** July 15, 2009, 01:01:11 PM »

Quote from: swaggaz on July 15, 2009, 12:56:44 PM

CCA is awesome. Mech fights so good that it negates whatever problems you had with the story. Probably my favorite Gundam movie for the mostly mindless combat and mech designs. Sazabi Nu Gundam

Most probably wouldn't agree with how I feel about Gundam. Gundam 0080 is my favorite Gundam series by-far, and I didn't think 08th MS Team was as great as others.

And planetes is awesome and totally not overrated because I rarely see it rated period. The only time the series got a bit lame was when they tried to go dark and depressing later on, bu it was still great. If they did an FMA2 like series that covered the manga story instead, that would be even better. The manga is a lot more lighthearted than the anime was, and many events are different; specifically, the manga continues a bit after the anime finished. I guess the enjoyment of the series would change if you weren't big into space stuff. The series is fairly realistic compared to most anime dealing with space.

I love the serious parts of Planates. I highly dislike the silly parts because they feel so thrown in. I liked the episodes that actually had to deal with living in outer space, or how the writers think space life will be in 100 years. Like the moon girl who's tall as hell. Or stupid lead female going outside

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with no oxygen

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or hatchi's attept to make it to space.

The silly stuff was distinguished mentally-challenged and fell completely out of place. It'd go from serious to silly over and over, and only few are capable of pulling it off right.

cool breeze · « **Reply #1001 on:** July 15, 2009, 01:32:05 PM »

It's more that the serious parts were thrown in. Like I mentioned before, the manga is a lot more silly and consistent than the anime. One example is

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the entire Hakim is ended early. Tanabe kisses Hachi, then Hakim pretty much stands there and is like "I'm done with this terrorits shit"

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A lot like the FMA, actually, they tried to make the anime version a lot more serious than the manga and that's why it may seem disjointed. I'm not a fan of when they keep it disjointed and would rather it be one, the other or a good medium between. Planetes struck the medium for most of the series, imo, until later in the series.

Quote from: Himuro on July 15, 2009, 12:59:05 PM

Gundam 0080 is one of my favorites. 0079 and 08th MS and Turn A are the kings though.

I don't like mindless Gundam. I'm all about the story.

I don't mind it, and that's why CCA is the best for mindless enjoyment. Though it isn't devoid of story like 00 s2 or SEED is.

and yeah, Turn A is definitely the best non-UC Gundam series.

Beezy · « **Reply #1002 on:** July 15, 2009, 02:55:52 PM »

08th MS Team and which ever Gundam show has the "I've got a burning heart!" intro are my two favorites. Best Gundam intro song ever!

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1003 on:** July 15, 2009, 03:34:55 PM »

This is the best Gundam intro:

[youtube=560,345]gyzPTE7fDxU[/youtube]

Also, why aren't you guys watching Kanamemo? smh

Beezy · « **Reply #1004 on:** July 15, 2009, 03:54:36 PM »

The song in that intro sucks.

[youtube=560,345]JNq4aandXPQ[/youtube]

0083!

bork · « **Reply #1005 on:** July 15, 2009, 03:59:31 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 15, 2009, 03:34:55 PM

Also, why aren't you guys watching Kanamemo? smh

I think this why:

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1006 on:** July 15, 2009, 06:33:33 PM »

Quote from: the lyte edge on July 15, 2009, 03:59:31 PM

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 15, 2009, 03:34:55 PM

Also, why aren't you guys watching Kanamemo? smh

I think this why:

(Image removed from quote.)

I'm serious, you guys gotta check it out. It's totally hilaribad and has some of the most awesome cringe-worthy "Did they really just do that?" moments I've seen in a while. Go watch the first two episodes.

Quote from: Beezy on July 15, 2009, 03:54:36 PM

The song in that intro sucks.

What? WHAT?! smh, dude, smh

MCD · « **Reply #1007 on:** July 15, 2009, 06:35:23 PM »

00 is the only good gundam.

Himu · « **Reply #1008 on:** July 15, 2009, 06:54:24 PM »

Favorite Gundam intros, 0083's aside, because it is the best:

[youtube=560,345]G5vkXvb3CtA[/youtube]

[youtube=560,345]WTra3cs3Z9c[/youtube]

Zeta Gundam's second op is the best op in the series after 0083.

Himu · « **Reply #1009 on:** July 15, 2009, 06:58:13 PM »

Seriously. I may think the second Z Gundam op may be almost on par with the 0083 intro. The timing is beautiful. The part where they get the drums all going...DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN and then they have the Zeta Gundam tranforming to the beat.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #1010 on:** July 15, 2009, 07:33:40 PM »

I've got the 7" single for that OP from Zeta.

Man, some of the animation in the OP is still impressive and better than a lot of what we see now in TV anime.

Beezy · « **Reply #1011 on:** July 15, 2009, 08:21:26 PM »

I don't care for the song in the Seed intro and it's Seed. $:-\$

The Zeta intro is cool. I love the intro music in older anime. DM is right about the animation being better than newer anime too.

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 15, 2009, 06:33:33 PM

What? WHAT?! smh, dude, smh

Lol sorry. The intro itself is cool, but that song has to go.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #1012 on:** July 15, 2009, 08:31:00 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on July 15, 2009, 08:21:26 PM

I don't care for the song in the Seed intro and it's Seed. $:-\$

As an old-school UC fan, I actually like SEED and the music used in the OPs. Destiny, on the other hand...

Quote

The Zeta intro is cool. I love the intro music in older anime. DM is right about the animation being better than newer anime too.

Hand drawn cel animation >>>>>> digitally drawn on a PC animation.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1013 on:** July 15, 2009, 10:22:29 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on July 15, 2009, 08:21:26 PM

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 15, 2009, 06:33:33 PM
What? WHAT?! smh, dude, smh
Lol sorry. The intro itself is cool, but that song has to go.

Just...no, dude. Just no.

The song and animation are perfect for the kind of show that G Gundam is.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #1014 on:** July 15, 2009, 10:47:12 PM »

I never bought G Gundam on DVD, and now it's OOP. Damn.

edit: Nevermind, Amazon has them.

Vizzys · « **Reply #1015 on:** July 15, 2009, 11:15:58 PM »

eclipse finally got around to subbing FMA 15 (took longer than usual this time for whatever reason)

anyway they changed URL too, so ill post that just incase

http://eclipse.speedsubs.org/

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #1016 on:** July 15, 2009, 11:20:07 PM »

Isn't Funimation still releasing official subs every week? I watched the first few episodes on my TV via the PS3 and it was great. What's the point in fansubbing them?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #1017 on:** July 16, 2009, 02:39:27 AM »

I've decided to rewatch/marathon some non-Gundam 80's mecha this summer.

1. Armored Trooper Votoms
2. Super Dimenstional Fortress Macross
3. Aura Battler Dunbine

Starting with Votoms tonight.

It's a damn shame not much ever got licensed for North America, or I'd buy it.

Vizzys · « **Reply #1018 on:** July 16, 2009, 04:31:00 AM »

Quote from: distantmantra on July 15, 2009, 11:20:07 PM

Isn't Funimation still releasing official subs every week? I watched the first few episodes on my TV via the PS3 and it was great. What's the point in fansubbing them?

cause fight the power thats why

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #1019 on:** July 16, 2009, 04:43:59 AM »

Quote from: Viz on July 16, 2009, 04:31:00 AM

Quote from: distantmantra on July 15, 2009, 11:20:07 PM
Isn't Funimation still releasing official subs every week? I watched the first few episodes on my TV via the PS3 and it was great. What's the point in fansubbing them?

cause fight the power thats why

Oh fuck that shit. You're the reason why the anime industry is fucked in this country.

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