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But it is possible to follow StrikerS, but you will miss stuff.... I would suggest you reading the manga too when it come down to it |
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2007-05-06, 11:16 | Link #45 | |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: In the XV-8A Spartan "00"
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You won't just understand that, you'll see that its a figment of imagination that the producers place into you, for the manga, S1 and A's will tell you otherwise. Bascally, you gotta get them all to know it all.
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2007-05-07, 18:19 | Link #47 |
Obey the Darkly Cute ...
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Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ...
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It really does help to watch the first two seasons (be aware season 1 eps 1-4 can be a bit plodding). Otherwise, its like dropping into season seven of Star Trek and not understanding any of the remarks or meaningful glances between characters who have gone through a lot together. Not quite as bad as starting to read LOTR after the battle at Helmsdeep/Orthanc but why do that sort of thing to yourself?
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2007-05-07, 18:33 | Link #48 |
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If you want to save time, you can watch season one in 2x speed and read all the subtitles (I watched it in 8x speed...), then you'll understand the plot well enough to enjoy A's.
In my opinion, I still think the fights in A's are more exciting since both sides are actually on even footing. (well maybe not for the last fight but it's less than one episode, and Brave Phoenix made it really worthwhile) |
2007-05-08, 13:00 | Link #49 | |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: The Girl who Lost her Tears
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2007-05-08, 14:28 | Link #50 |
Obey the Darkly Cute ...
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Aye... I really don't *like* magical girl shows, so I almost dropped season one a few episodes in. What kept me around long enough was:
1) the musical background; surprisingly orchestral 2) the special effects Then Fate showed up and the show sailed in a direction I'd not seen taken before in other shows of this nature. Season Two started off with a serious bang - and it remains one of the few anime where I seriously was able to believe these people were trying to really hurt each other on a personal level. Most so-called action shows just fail at that sort of portrayal. So far season 3 has been "boot camp comraderie" and getting to know the new characters - so I can't characterize the series yet or decide if it is going to maintain the energy. So far I haven't been disappointed though I've also not gotten seriously excited either.
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2007-05-14, 10:07 | Link #57 | |
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It's written by Masaki Tsuduki too, so you can consider it canon... I suppose. (I don't have one myself, maybe I should buy it as well) |
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2007-05-15, 09:34 | Link #59 | ||
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2007-05-15, 09:39 | Link #60 |
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Thank you, I'm watching Ikkitousen for the story .. I doubt I'll have problems here .. Dont worry, I got plenty of time to bug the hell out of DK if I need to understand something then
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