2003-11-20, 14:12 | Link #1 |
I'm cold
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Québec
Age: 40
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Gungrave
What does everyone think of this new production by Madhouse? I watched the first episode and it was kinda iffy, but then I watched the second and it was really different and really better. Seeing how Brandon and Harry get to where they are in the first episode and all.
The action, music and art is pretty good, nothing extraordinary but still good, character design is not bad as well and the story's got me hooked. I kinda like how Madhouse gives a nod to Trigun in making it seem like this happens on the same planet(it seems like a desert type planet, everyone is gun happy, and there's the bird like steeds with painted eyes), just a lot of time later or something. |
2003-11-21, 01:10 | Link #3 |
Pantsu Faito!
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: GTO = Best anime. Ever. Thanks.
Age: 43
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The first episode was laughable. I love how it turned into a mafia show though. I dread the day Brandon turns into "Beyond the Grave" and dons the cowboy outfit again. After that happens I might just have to stop watching this show.
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2003-11-21, 08:55 | Link #5 | |
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Animesuki
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This show has turned into interesting story from ep 2 up to current ep 7. Love all the mafia's story and can't wait to see how it all turns to be betrayal later on. Seems like the flashback story (before Brandon Heat turned into Beyond the Grave) is pretty long. By the way, has anyone played the PS2 game here? |
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2003-11-21, 12:36 | Link #6 | |
A Hunter of Peace
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Age: 40
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As for his outfit... c'mon, as if there aren't already a huge amount of ridiculous costumes in anime as it is. Personally, he seems like a slightly modified Brilliant Dynamites Neon. Anyway, so far, it's great. If there's something that hasn't really been touched on too much in anime, it's mobsters and the mafia. It's a nice change of pace if you ask me, and I'm really looking forward to seeing the rest. *sigh* The second game doesn't come out until January 7th (anime OST on the same day), and I don't even know when the first DVD will be out... EDIT: WOOT! Correction, the first (R2) DVD will be out on 2004/02/21. Last edited by Seifer_us; 2003-12-01 at 22:41. |
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2003-11-29, 20:16 | Link #8 |
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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Hmmm... what's wrong with Beyond the Grave's outfit? I think its pretty cool.
I don't actually see any resemblances to Trigun besides the fact that they are produced by the same company and that both titles have characters with flashy guns. Besides the good story and the moderately paced presentation, the thing I like about Gungrave is its music. It reminds me of Cowboy Bebop the way it sets up the atmosphere and blend into the whole show with appropriate use of BGM. The OP is great but the ED is awesome. I think I have found a new favourite in Scoobie Do after listening to this blues rock track. I think I am going to get it on DVD when it comes out. |
2003-11-30, 14:03 | Link #9 |
A Hunter of Peace
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Age: 40
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A few main noticeable similarities between Trigun and Gungrave:
Same (Original) Character Designer: Yasuhiro Nightow created the Trigun manga, but the character designs for the anime were done by Yoshimatsu Takahiro. Gungrave is his first project as Character Designer for an anime. He also has a large say in the story as I understand it. Same Script Writer: Yosuke Kuroda (Also wrote some scripts for Excel Saga, oddly enough...) Same Composer: Tsuneo Imahori. The reason that his music sounds similar to Bebop's is because he was a guitarist for the Seatbelts, the group that did the music with Yoko Kanno for Bebop. He and Kanno are also close friends. Try listening to some of the primarily guitar tracks on the Bebop OST's and you'll notice it's usually him playing. Awesome guitarist, isn't he? A Returning VA: Onasaka Masaya who was the voice of Vash played Balladbird Lee for a few episodes, but from what I can tell, wasn't able to/didn't want to continue and dropped out. The Races in Episode 5: They are racing Thomas', the odd creatures used for transportation on the planet Gunsmoke, where Trigun takes place. Also, there are two that are named Michael Stampede and Black Chapel. and yes... there are lots of guns. I know most of you don't care about any of that stuff, but there it is anyway, just for future reference for anyone curious. Last edited by Seifer_us; 2003-12-01 at 03:39. |
2003-11-30, 14:54 | Link #10 |
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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Nice info there...
Pardon me as its been a long time since I last watch Trigun. The only thing I can remember are Vash's goofy antics and his "LOVE and PEACE!!" motto. I even have to look up the names of the characters so that I can use them in this post. Come to think of it, I vaguely remember Milly and Meryl riding these Thomas... am I right? Michael Stampede obviously pays homage to Vash the Stampede and Chapel the Evergreen is the name of a villian in Trigun. You enlightened me... Thanks... |
2003-12-01, 14:16 | Link #11 |
Destroyer of the God Deus
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So there's a 2nd game coming out. I didn't know that. Where can I get some more info on it. Even though the 1st got really repetitive, I still loved it. I have loved this anime since episode 1, and I have really loved the background story of Brandon Heat and Harry McDowell. I agree that this is one of the best shows of the year.
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2003-12-01, 19:09 | Link #12 | |
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2003-12-01, 19:19 | Link #13 |
Destroyer of the God Deus
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Hmm my opinion is that they don't have to go back to the present if you played the games. I already know how the revenge part plays out for the most part. What i didn't know however was how Beyond the Grave aka Brandon Heat was betrayed and the events that lead to his death. I like how it is staying in the past. Although to please fans, they could show some "now" stuff, then go back to the past again.
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2003-12-02, 03:20 | Link #15 |
A Hunter of Peace
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Age: 40
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I watched Episode 9 last night. It was okay, but I've been most impressed so far by Episode 8, which was just so heartbreaking. I felt so sorry for everybody in that episode. Except Harry... Jerk...
On a side note: I don't believe info on this sort of thing is requested that often, so I'm not quite sure if it's okay to post it here or if I should post it someplace else, but it kind of... sort of... pertains to Gungrave... a little... Anyway, there have been two commercials that ran during Gungrave that focused on Young King Hours (the monthy serial that publishes Trigun and Hellsing) and I'm looking for encodes of them (any format). I've tried Shonen Gahosha's website and the Hours' own web site as well to no avail. Anyway, if anyone happens to have any info on them, please fill me in. (I want the first one they showed with Wolfwood in particular. It's emphasizing his upcoming ***** in the manga... ) * - On the off chance of spoiling it for somebody (yeah, right...). If you don't know what the five letter word is, you need to watch/read more Trigun. EDIT: Is this against the animesuki forum rules (asking for info on commercials)? I've been here a while now, and I know the rules pretty well, but this was kind of an uncertainty. I wavered a bit before posting, but ultimetely decided that it was probably okay. If I'm wrong, please mods, delete the post. |
2003-12-02, 08:47 | Link #17 |
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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I really don't mind the wait. We need to know the buildup before the revenge arc takes place. Moreover, the flashbacks are telling us necessary infomation on the background settings. We can know more of Harry's character, his motive for betraying his long time comrade etc. It defines the meaning behind the need for revenge and makes the whole story more meaningful.
Anyway, I feel they are doing just fine with the pace of it all. If they hadn't shown the teaser in ep1 to wet our appetites, some people might have drop the series already. |
2003-12-07, 04:25 | Link #19 |
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Springfield
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This show is awesome. I'm surprised people are dissing how its gone into flashback mode. Berserk did the same thing and that is one of my favorite shows. It even has the same basic theme of best friends betraying one another in the end. Remember Guts and Griffith? Anyway, Gungrave already has all the elements of a great show, gritty drama, excellent characterization, and a wonderful storyline so far. Its like Goodfellas anime-style.
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