Especially with the end and the nuclear bomb symbolism.MechaGoji Bro7503 wrote: One thing that took me too long to realize about POTM, is that I like how it showcases how pointless war can be. They waste all this time, resources, and lives to kill "Godzilla", only to pay the price as Godzilla Earth awakens to curbstomps everything. Felt right at home with the anti-war themes of some of the Showa Godzilla entries.
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Some of us don't have interest in purchasing a Netflix subscription for various reasons. Thankfully, there's a way to find them online that every anime fan knows of, so I would just get them from there, both the dubs and subs are available.LSD Jellyfish wrote:Most likely that’s never going to happen. The films are tied to Netflix. Honestly wouldn’t it be cheaper to just get a month of Netflix then get some expensive overpriced Blu-ray?mikelcho wrote:I just want to see all three of these films get an official U.S. Japanese version/American version combination home video release somewhere down the line so that I can finally see them.
Personally, I just want to have them physically on the shelf next to all my other Godzilla films like the collector I am. I'd gladly pay for them, but people seem to loathe physical media nowadays.
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Meh 7 dollars for a month subscription isn't the worst thing in the world, a blu ray of all 3 would end up running you $40+ anyway.
Physical Media over Digital all day though.
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I just think it’s a tad ridiculous for people to complain about not seeing the anime films for financial reasons, and then say they’d shell out substantially more money for a Blu-ray that most likely won’t exist. I get if you have no interest in seeing the films, and I also don’t want to shame anyone who doesn’t have a lot of extra spending money, but don’t act like 7$ is a crazy amount to see the anime trilogy and ton of other stuff on Netflix.
And really, if money is that big of an issue, hey there’s always “other methods”.
What I’m trying to say is I think it’s a little crazy to say you’re waiting to see the anime trilogy because it’s not on physical media.
And really, if money is that big of an issue, hey there’s always “other methods”.
What I’m trying to say is I think it’s a little crazy to say you’re waiting to see the anime trilogy because it’s not on physical media.
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Everybody knows someone with Netflix. If you don’t wanna pay for your own subscription ask a friend or family member if you can use theirs to watch three Godzilla movies. That’s what I did.
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I have Netflix and watched Planet of the Monsters some time ago, but I did not get around to watching City on the Edge of Battle or The Planet Eater until today. After finishing Planet of the Monsters and I didn't say "I can't wait until I can see the next one." Now having watched the trilogy, I think Planet of the Monsters was the best of the bunch. City on the Edge of Battle and The Planet Eater are a pair of talk-fests with endless attempts at "profundity speeches" that your average 12-year old could see through.
I think that belief was too strained in the motivations of the two alien races, the Exif and the Bilusaludo. The Exif are doomsday worshippers, it's surprising they haven't sacrificed themselves to Ghidorah long before now. The Bilusaludo seem all too willing to embrace the nanometal, even though its continued spread will kill the planet they want to colonize. They reminded me of Elves and Dwarves from Tolkien, so I cannot give the filmmakers credit for any originality.
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I never noticed before but... is the humans/aliens encountering the Mechagodzilla head destroyed from his body a reference to Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II with the Mecha-King Ghidorah head? Even the shots are similar.
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That's... certainly interesting, and yes, you might be right. I just assumed the reference ended with MechaGodzilla decapitated as a nod to the original MechaGodzilla having the same fate.ReiwaGodzilla wrote:I never noticed before but... is the humans/aliens encountering the Mechagodzilla head destroyed from his body a reference to Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II with the Mecha-King Ghidorah head? Even the shots are similar.
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So the Manga this was adapted into just arrived. I have a feeling that the manga might be better than the anime. I looked through it and it looks like there's more development, and more action.
For example, in the Monster Planet section, the Servum section is way longer and has more of an impact. At one point, a visably bigger Servum stares down the group.
While seemingly minor, this fixes a lot of issues the anime has. In the anime, it feels like the Servum are supposed to be a big deal, but only have one small scene devoted to them. Rather than what should be a big mid film set piece in one, they're a quick brushover.
I think a lot of people would have less of an issue with Monster Planet if they did more with the Servum in volume one.
For example, in the Monster Planet section, the Servum section is way longer and has more of an impact. At one point, a visably bigger Servum stares down the group.
While seemingly minor, this fixes a lot of issues the anime has. In the anime, it feels like the Servum are supposed to be a big deal, but only have one small scene devoted to them. Rather than what should be a big mid film set piece in one, they're a quick brushover.
I think a lot of people would have less of an issue with Monster Planet if they did more with the Servum in volume one.
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Mechagodzilla City reminds me of the Asuka Fortress.
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I hate to make comparisons to other works, but I just dove head first into watching all of Miyazaki's films after having them recommended to me for like 15 years.
I look at something like Naausica and I can't help but think "Man...why couldn't Godzilla's animated post apocalyptic story look like this?".
Same goes for other things I've watched like Evangelion or Cowboy Bebop or Attack on Titan or heck, even the Netflix Castlevania show. Why couldn't the animated Godzilla movies look this cool?
The visual style of the Anime trilogy just never won me over. Deep down I always wanted something that looked like traditional great Japanese animation...but maybe I'm just an old fart like that.
I look at something like Naausica and I can't help but think "Man...why couldn't Godzilla's animated post apocalyptic story look like this?".
Same goes for other things I've watched like Evangelion or Cowboy Bebop or Attack on Titan or heck, even the Netflix Castlevania show. Why couldn't the animated Godzilla movies look this cool?
The visual style of the Anime trilogy just never won me over. Deep down I always wanted something that looked like traditional great Japanese animation...but maybe I'm just an old fart like that.
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Oh, you're absolutely not alone! Didn't matter the age, one of the most common complaints I saw was how people really wanted to see a more traditionally animated Godzilla series of movies. But as far as the 3D animation goes, I was hoping for something much more extreme to take advantage of the medium, something along the lines of this:GojiDog wrote:The visual style of the Anime trilogy just never won me over. Deep down I always wanted something that looked like traditional great Japanese animation...but maybe I'm just an old fart like that.
What we got ended up being so reserved... There're so many new things that could be done in animation, 2D or 3D.
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It's ironic Godzilla and co movements seemed even more limited in a medium not plagued by the limitations by suits. Probably because it's plagued by a budget, so not enough to pay animators for everything you want? Don't expect to see the monsters move a lot.
Believe, I'm a broken record on this. I would have loved to see Madhouse tackle a Godzilla anime with their art style. Or heck give it the art style of the original Ghost in the Shell movie or Gundam Wing.GojiDog wrote:I hate to make comparisons to other works, but I just dove head first into watching all of Miyazaki's films after having them recommended to me for like 15 years.
I look at something like Naausica and I can't help but think "Man...why couldn't Godzilla's animated post apocalyptic story look like this?".
Same goes for other things I've watched like Evangelion or Cowboy Bebop or Attack on Titan or heck, even the Netflix Castlevania show. Why couldn't the animated Godzilla movies look this cool?
The visual style of the Anime trilogy just never won me over. Deep down I always wanted something that looked like traditional great Japanese animation...but maybe I'm just an old fart like that.
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Considering how Stranger Things and Fuller House have Blu-Ray releases, I wonder how long 'till the anime trilogy finally gets the same treatment. I recall seeing indevidual bootlegs for these popping up on eBay, anyone here check those out?
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The more I think about how it all ends the more I am rubbed the wrong way. I do not like the idea of abandon all technology because all tech is "evil" mentality. Yes technology and science has causeed great harm to our world in the past. However science and technology is being used today to undo the damages we have cause to nature, even now technology is being made and used to combat climate change and pollution and even radioactive fallout.
I believe science & technology can co-exist with nature.
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Living Corpse wrote:The more I think about how it all ends the more I am rubbed the wrong way. I do not like the idea of abandon all technology because all tech is "evil" mentality. Yes technology and science has causeed great harm to our world in the past. However science and technology is being used today to undo the damages we have cause to nature, even now technology is being made and used to combat climate change and pollution and even radioactive fallout.
I believe science & technology can co-exist with nature.
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I read some essays on here and listened to some video essays by Dman and Co and found a new light. I love this trilogy now and it's super deep themes and symbolism!
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This comment was typed in such an off fashion i can't tell if this is suppose to be sarcasm or not.gottatalktothefake wrote:I read some essays on here and listened to some video essays by Dman and Co and found a new light. I love this trilogy now and it's super deep themes and symbolism!
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Nah, I just think the Chozo from the Metroid games are good role models. They had advance tech & science but also lived peacefully with nature and were open minded about religious beliefs. There was a time they were not peaceful and they feel great shame in that, so much so they go to other worlds try to promote peaceful existence so other civilizations don't repeat their mistakes.SonOfGorgo wrote:flattering gifLiving Corpse wrote:The more I think about how it all ends the more I am rubbed the wrong way. I do not like the idea of abandon all technology because all tech is "evil" mentality. Yes technology and science has causeed great harm to our world in the past. However science and technology is being used today to undo the damages we have cause to nature, even now technology is being made and used to combat climate change and pollution and even radioactive fallout.
I believe science & technology can co-exist with nature.
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Are any of these available on DVD or Blu-ray in the US yet?
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