@V8_Ninja - So...you're disappointed because the ending wasn't depressing? That's weird. Maybe it's because I have been depressed for much of my life, but I prefer it when a show that focuses on a sense of hopelessness becomes hopeful in the end. The messege should be "no matter how bad things get, there will always be something good in the end if you fight for it," not "$#!+ sucks..." I'm sorry, but I just find the very idea of a show being depressing from beginning to end simply sickening. Why would you possibly want that?
Gargantia of the Verdurous Planet has a very, very, VERY promising first episode. I loved every minute of it. Great establishment of the story, well-paced, subtle introductions of characters, and some pretty cool action at the beginning. I, of course, love everything about the animation and the art style as well, including the mecha and character designs. And I especially love the twist on the lost-in-space/"Advanced"-man-meets-"primitive"-man type of story. I can't wait to see the next episode, this show seems like it's really going somewhere good!
I saw and it definitely is looking like it will be one of the top three of this season. It seems like its a little lighthearted for something gen urobuchi would do but im sure that will change later on. im going to be looking forward to this anime too. what im wondering about is if all the soldiers are kept sleeping till their is a battle or was he just sleeping for no reason?
I'm pretty sure they were all asleep, the commander mentioned something about "everyone awake?" or something like that, IIRC.
Naruto - Very touching conclusion to the battle. Never anticipated to be rooting for the bad guy, lol (also, strangest place for a commercial break, ever).
Soul Eater - Missed it
ThunderCats - Missed it
Sym-Bionic Titan - Repeat
Eureka 7 - Pretty cool battle there at the end. Also, I was on the edge of my seat when Renton's grandfather was trying to launch the board. (oh, and were the helmets of the military's hazmat suits designed after light bulbs, lol).
Tenchi Muyo! GXP - This episode actually didn't completely suck. There was a very minimal amount of risque humor, and a decent battle scene.
You always seem to be recapping Toonami...
Also, I'm assuming they're airing older episodes of Bleach, Soul Eater, and Thundercats because all those are already over.
They're decently far into Bleach, as they're starting the final battle of the Arrancar arc. They just started Soul Eater, and have just passed episode 6. Yeah, they're repurposing ThunderCats (it used to be on CN, but it garnered an older demographic than they wanted, so AS threw it on Toonami, where it seems to be doing well), and I think they're getting close to it's end.
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@V8_Ninja - So...you're disappointed because the ending wasn't depressing? That's weird. Maybe it's because I have been depressed for much of my life, but I prefer it when a show that focuses on a sense of hopelessness becomes hopeful in the end. The messege should be "no matter how bad things get, there will always be something good in the end if you fight for it," not "$#!+ sucks..." I'm sorry, but I just find the very idea of a show being depressing from beginning to end simply sickening. Why would you possibly want that?
I haven't gotten to the end yet but I agree with Wolfred. Most attempts at non-happy endings in any medium that I've seen honestly completely suck, even when the rest of the story was phenomenal. The only exception to this usually is horror and even then it doesn't work too often in my experience. Though to be fair, while it isn't horror really, it does have a sense of paranoia most horror series everywhere could only dream of.
@V8_Ninja - So...you're disappointed because the ending wasn't depressing? That's weird. Maybe it's because I have been depressed for much of my life, but I prefer it when a show that focuses on a sense of hopelessness becomes hopeful in the end. The messege should be "no matter how bad things get, there will always be something good in the end if you fight for it," not "$#!+ sucks..." I'm sorry, but I just find the very idea of a show being depressing from beginning to end simply sickening. Why would you possibly want that?
I haven't gotten to the end yet but I agree with Wolfred. Most attempts at non-happy endings in any medium that I've seen honestly completely suck, even when the rest of the story was phenomenal. The only exception to this usually is horror and even then it doesn't work too often in my experience. Though to be fair, while it isn't horror really, it does have a sense of paranoia most horror series everywhere could only dream of.
To be honest, I think depressing endings can be effective in some scenarios. I do prefer the bittersweet ones a lot more though. I can certainly understand why someone would complain that an ending wasn't depressing enough, especially if it goes against the rest of the show's tone. I don't want to go too deeply into discussing endings, because spoilers and all, but there are some shows which I have enjoyed much more because the endings weren't hopeful. A prime example of this would be Cowboy Bebop, which was gloomy all the way through.
always thought I'd change to Gyarados after I turned 20 but hey, this is more fitting I guess. (also somebody registered under the original Magikarp name and I can't get back to it anymore orz)
It certainly wasn't bad, but I wasn't really enthralled with it, either. It tries to be sci-fi in parts, thriller in others, and even horror elsewhere. The large horror influence is what probably turned me off, though, as I personally don't care for horror. It had an interesting concept, though.
Also, there is some nudity, and this has an above average amount of blood, IMO (Literally the first thing you see is a man's head exploding). For those of you concerned with such things.
It was a pretty good visit to YouTube, overall, though. New episodes of Did You Know Gaming? (Final Fantasy part 2), Easter Egg Hunting (Metal Gear Solid part 2), and Cool Bits (Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon) were waiting for me Okay, that last part wasn't anime, so I'll shut up.
@V8_Ninja - So...you're disappointed because the ending wasn't depressing? That's weird. Maybe it's because I have been depressed for much of my life, but I prefer it when a show that focuses on a sense of hopelessness becomes hopeful in the end. The messege should be "no matter how bad things get, there will always be something good in the end if you fight for it," not "$#!+ sucks..." I'm sorry, but I just find the very idea of a show being depressing from beginning to end simply sickening. Why would you possibly want that?
I haven't gotten to the end yet but I agree with Wolfred. Most attempts at non-happy endings in any medium that I've seen honestly completely suck, even when the rest of the story was phenomenal. The only exception to this usually is horror and even then it doesn't work too often in my experience. Though to be fair, while it isn't horror really, it does have a sense of paranoia most horror series everywhere could only dream of.
To be honest, I think depressing endings can be effective in some scenarios. I do prefer the bittersweet ones a lot more though. I can certainly understand why someone would complain that an ending wasn't depressing enough, especially if it goes against the rest of the show's tone. I don't want to go too deeply into discussing endings, because spoilers and all, but there are some shows which I have enjoyed much more because the endings weren't hopeful. A prime example of this would be Cowboy Bebop, which was gloomy all the way through.
Cowboy Bebop flipflopped between hopeful and depressing. I wouldn't really say it was gloomy all the way through. The episode before ended on kind of a high note, iirc.
A really fun ride! It's not must watch, but it's animated well, has a bright art style, and has loads of intense gunslinging action! It's not overly silly, nor is it overly serious. Just a simple, fun watch.
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I'd like to make a list of terms that I never want to hear again from the anime community, a top 10:
1-9: moeblob
...er...
10: anyone being a primarily english speaking person, who has never lived in Japan, who says the japanese name of an anime that has been dubbed well with a good translated title. In other words, call it Spirited Away or I don't think I can like you as a person.
10: anyone being a primarily english speaking person, who has never lived in Japan, who says the japanese name of an anime that has been dubbed well with a good translated title. In other words, call it Spirited Away or I don't think I can like you as a person.
I have to deal with that a lot on Anime Forums. It's rediculous.
I had some extra time tonight, so I watched Orguss 02 on YouTube! All 6 episodes were posted as one long video, lol (2 hrs 48 mins).
It managed to keep me hooked all the way through, so I definitely give it a recommendation to those interested. I don't want to say too much about the story, but it has an early 20th century European-style civilization, with advanced mechs. Some great action (especially in the latter parts), lots of political intrigue, an anti-war message, and a little bit of romance await.
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