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I'm not that knowledgable in Japanese history, but I always thought of the robotic sword as a reference to the automata that were popular during that time. I've never heard of sword fighting automata, obviously, but I wouldn't put it beyond some rich guy to use automata instead of straw puppets to train. (Here's a link that vaguely describes an archery automaton that apparantly could react to a hit or miss.) |
Now you mention it, i remember reading somewhere that Japanese had some advanced robotic techonlogy .... very advanced/complicated ... for that time that is .... There was some models aside the archer doll, mostly toys... but still, worth all praise considering the time they were made.
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I'm sure there's a lot I'm missing in there, too. I don't think going too deep there is a good idea, though. It's really a sentimantal but fun romp through history, I think. Lots of "poetic license".
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Yes and no.... we could learn/realize some more interesting facts... on the other hand... it could expose more flaws of this show
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I'm curious what you'll think of Kurenai. It's one of my favourites, especially due to the outstanding voice actors: Sawashiro Miyuki and Yuuki Aoi really brought the main characters' relationship to life. Most of the side characters are interesting, too.
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Right now, just watched the first episode .... not enough to judge yet.... although it isn't that long ...
