Anime and Manga disscussion

[o.supreme]

Greetings All,

Sorry I just dont have the patience like AH to post my full list, but those that know me are aware that my favorite Anime is pretty much any Super Robot series (especially anything from Go Nagai). Also I enjoy RealRobot series (Gundam, Macross etc...). And Space Operas such as Space Battleship Yamato aka "Star Blazers".
I just recently rewatched all of Tekkaman Blade & Tekkaman Blade II with my wife. I know that there are a LOT of NGE fans here, but I challenge anyone here (in a friendly way of course, not mean or condescending) to say that the hell that D-Boy (Takaya Aiba) went through in his series was not worse than that of Shinji Ikari in NGE. I know Shinji had it bad, and was pretty messed up, but I think Takaya had a much WORSE situation, and handled it much better, all things considered.

For those that have never seen Tekkaman Blade, basically its backstory is about the crew of a spaceship (family & friends) who are exploring space. They are attacked by a parasitic alien race known as the Radam. Their bodies are taken over. Some are "rejected" and die instantly. Others become host bodies for "Tekkamen" (mechanical warriors sent as heralds for the Radam to reign down destruction on their prospective target: Earth). Takaya is rescued by his father (who dies shortly after)before the process can be completed, and becomes an incomplete "Tekkaman" (able to use his powers for only 30 minuets, but not controlled by the Radam.) Takaya (also known as D-boy), is the only one who can fight the Radam on their own level. He must destroy other Tekkaman who are his close friends & siblings (twin brother Shinya, & older brother Kengo). Ultimately his whole immidiate family is either killed early on, or must be killed by Takaya himself to save the earth.

[Arrow]

Most of the battles lasted one or two minutes.

Half of episode 1 was devoted the chaos in the Mikoto vs. Natsuki battle, a long battle spanned across episodes 2 and 3. From episodes 4-11, yeah there wasn't much other than the "Monster of the Day" thing. But episode 12 has a long battle with that vampire orphan. Then there's Miyu and Alyssa. Half of episode 20 is devoted to the Mai vs. Mikoto battles. There's lots of stuff there. May not be your thing, but I thought it was enough action. Like I said, the action isn't the main draw for me anyway.

The rest of the eps had sooooooooo much talking I thought I was going to die of boredom at several points.

Not a big fan of character development, are you?

Actually I thought the ending was one of the only decent parts to ever make itself known (as in at all).

I like the ending too. But it is a cop-out, honestly. But whatever.

As for the music it undoubtedly needed anima spiritia.

I wish I knew what that was.

I apologize if I seem a little mean Arrow, these are simply the first two series I've ever considered to stop watching altogether.

You're not being mean and if you don't like them, then you don't like them. I think they're entertaining, well-written shows, personally. But to each his own.

[wataru]

Let's sum up EVERY SINGLE anime...

Some dude wanders in from the road, or country side with uncanny ability with some magical mcguffin or power and is trying to become a better <fighter/lover/leader/etc>

He befrieds some toadies

He finds a nemesis.

He defeats said nemesis

They become friends

They all team up to fight something more evil-er then anything ever.

They power Up

The win

The find a new evil-er-er things

The power up

They win

And somewhere in between all that you add fan service, boobies, vague stabs at religion and some Eco Friendly BS.....oh and a buddin romance.

End.

...and then they do some non-canon movie.

[vaporchu]

I was going to say something to refute that, but then I realized you were right.

[wataru]

Your talking to the dude that currently owns over 1000 DVD-Rs of anime. Sadly, theyre almost all cookie cutter plotwise.

[alienhulk2099]

Not a big fan of character development, are you?

There's a limit to how much you should have in a short span of time, ESPECIALLY in something so girly.

I wish I knew what that was.

Watch Macross 7 and you'll find out. Either that or listen to a bunch of Fire Bomber songs. I recommend it, about half way through the series they get killer kaiju and planet busting. The final boss is also immensely powerful, so much so I doubt even Safer Sephiroth could beat him.

[wataru]

Macross 7 is utter trash compared to everything else in that Macross-franchise.

[Hellspawn28]

Let's sum up EVERY SINGLE anime...
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More like a good amount of Shoen animes are like if you ask me.

[alienhulk2099]

Macross 7 is utter trash compared to everything else in that Macross-franchise.

Macross 7 is awesome because it doesn't drag, have horrid music, have tons of talking, and doesn't have many annoying characters; that is way more than I can say for the original series, the movie, Flashback 2015, 2, Plus (OVA and Movie versions), and Frontier. Of course, I can't forget Macross Zero since it's the only other macross anything worth seeing. If it wasn't for it's short length I'd easily place Zero over 7.

[Tyler]

I think the Manga might on Mangafox, but I'm not sure if it's available in the US.

Is that a website?

[KaijuSapian]

I'm not the biggest anime fan, but I do have a certain fascination with it. I've also started getting into manga as of late.

Series I really enjoy:

Eureka Seven
Neon Genesis Evangelion
FLCL
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Outlaw Star
Soul Eater
Hellsing OVAs
Ghost in the Shell

There's others, I just can't think of them at the moment...

[Hellspawn28]

I think the Manga might on Mangafox, but I'm not sure if it's available in the US.

Is that a website?

Yes, and you might find it there.

[KaijuSapian]

Oh yes... And KARAS. KARAS is a good series as well. Sort of takes a dark spin on tokusatsu hero's like Kamen Rider.

[Inferno Rodan]

Let's sum up EVERY SINGLE anime...

Huh... half of the anime I own don't follow that formula at all. Go figure.

[Arrow]

These are the anime I put on my "to watch" list.

To Watch
Haruhi Suzumiya: Endless Eight
Sailor Moon movies
The Cowboy Bebop movie (I was underwhelmed by the show, so this better make up for it)
Negima!?
Strike Witches

[Legionmaster]

The Cowboy Bebop movie (I was underwhelmed by the show, so this better make up for it)

Meh, prepare to not be swayed. I love the show, but the movie is kinda meh. It's basically just a long episode (like every other movie based on a TV show), but that kills the pacing that the show has.

Also, you suck for being underwhelmed.

[Arrow]

Also, you suck for being underwhelmed.

It's a good show, great even. It just... isn't my kind of show, I guess. People shoved that in my face screaming "best anime evar!!1!", so I guess I set my hopes a little too high.

If it makes you feel any better, I think the OST is mind-blowing. "Tank" and "Piano Black" are my favorite numbers.

[Legionmaster]

If it makes you feel any better, I think the OST is mind-blowing. "Tank" and "Piano Black" are my favorite numbers.

Yes, yes it does. Thank you.

[alienhulk2099]

Huh... half of the anime I own don't follow that formula at all.

Most mecha series don't either (Aquarion for instance).

[wataru]

Let's sum up EVERY SINGLE anime...

Huh... half of the anime I own don't follow that formula at all. Go figure.

Name these animes.