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2012-02-13, 00:27 | Link #962 |
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I brought that up on his character before; while he may have fantasies (what single guy doesn't?), when it comes to the real deal, he has shown to be more than willing to commit to 1 girl and do whatever he could to make her happy.
This is what sets him (and other similar male harem leads) apart from the typical ones we see.
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2012-02-13, 00:33 | Link #963 |
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I don't think any lead has been described as "typical" in a good several years. They all have something that sets them apart (as any storyteller is wont to do). Which means either the definition of "typical" has drifted or people have a really short memory/low expectations.
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2012-02-13, 00:34 | Link #964 | |
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But it is true that he isn't out to obtain women at all costs; Yuuma's fate proved that he has standards. And all this can only happen if and only if Rias is okay with it. That's the thing with Head Wives in a harem; the head wife tend to decide if any newcomers are allowed or not.
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2012-02-13, 00:38 | Link #965 | ||
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Also the thing with him getting super excited at things just adds to his character. He wouldn't have been so entertaining to watch if they had used a cool image with him Quote:
Personally I would enjoy it a hell lot more as some 50+ episode series rather than short 12-13 episode a season
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2012-02-13, 03:21 | Link #966 |
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imho the typical harem lead is where at first glance the girl is instantly taking interest of the male lead weather positive or negative and later on will be by his side.
But always a harem is either dense or a pervert. Issie falls on you know what side.
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2012-02-13, 04:13 | Link #967 | |
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Issei wanting to be a harem king doesn't mean that the anime is one either. And so far, nothing typical harem cliche has happened O.o I don't recall Issei ever falling on any of the girls, nor has he stumbled on anyone naked accidentally, and none of the girls has even said the word pervert once. And about typical harem leads, might I suggest people read the Trinity Seven manga for an awesome example of one of the BEST harem leads ever. |
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2012-02-13, 05:32 | Link #968 | |
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Trinity seven the main lead is a bit refreshing in regards to harem leads but that manga has no real plot or at least any that actually takes the focus of any of the chapters and that may or not end up like a harem. Unlike Issei that dude hasn't explicitly stated he wanted a harem, heck he does't even do anything in ecchi situations unless like he's said he's reached a certain closeness. Anyway Issei isn't exactly the typical perverted harem lead, he's more like the defining perverted harem lead. You'll probably see him ending up being extremely perverted, and he's not entirely a nice guy. |
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2012-02-13, 06:54 | Link #969 | |
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And even if you believe that Trinity Seven doesn't have a plot, you have to admit that Arata is one of the best harem protagonists out there. Confident, badass, manly, not a wuss, not afraid to not wear pants in front of girls and has magic that can strip girls, if only all harem manga leads had his personality. (though then most stories wouldn't work lol) |
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2012-02-13, 08:12 | Link #970 | |
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2012-02-13, 10:21 | Link #971 | |
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And based on anime. We will only get volume 1-2 (volume 1 was the whole affair with Yuma and rescue Asia arc was the last part of vol 1). And some sidestories from volume 8, like the Dress Breaker Slime familar. So we have enough material for more seasons. And considering how GREAT was volume 2 ending, you will want more, thats for sure I tell ya.
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2012-02-13, 10:51 | Link #974 | |
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I come to this show late but it's been entertaining thus far. It's not really remarkable in any sense of the word as far as I am concerned but it's fun enough for a "one-season stand" Yeah, that means I hope this gets something like a satisfying ending for this season because I probably wouldn't watch more if there is any. I'm always open to surprises though.
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2012-02-13, 10:54 | Link #975 | |
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Anyway I can't wait for the story to pick up the volume 2. Especially the night scene at the start. Ero Awesomeness here it comes, after fillers from v8 that is. And as for your ending hopes, If it ends at Volume 2. Then I'm more than sure that you and everyone will be happy with it. It just that good, in everything story/romance/love/fights and it even has a closure feel, where you hope to see future events. I would compare it to those open endings in many anime series, where you feel fulfilled but theres also a sight of future for the cast.
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The thing that I primarily look at, is that this guy wants to be a king, and he wants to have female servants. Servants at his beck and call. This isn't the kind of harem where the girls fall for him, he wants to shoot to the top and use his status to get girls. And that's the part I have a hard time believing that this anime will show us. Seriously.... Akeno is the sadist, and no sadist plays the servant part in S&M play *runs* I can't even remember the last memorable time a male protag desired a harem and the story did not end up open-ended Quote:
Now for that many eps, you will need 4 or more different ED's. How do you top DxD's current ED? The girls in their pole dancing outfits singing a song and dancing? I say, if they could animate Divergence Eve's ED static scenes, I would definitely approve Wow, that's a lot of material in relation to what's been used up so far. Personally though, the action scenes could use a bit more work, honestly, I just can't help but get those Sekirei HidanNoAria vibes from this series. Great static art, but jerky animation. That's the only thing hindering me from attaching a "awesome" tag to this anime |
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Nah, best butt -> Koneko... not that she has anything else Akeno is just the appetizer for the glorious comeback Seraphim@KoreZon Quote:
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2012-02-13, 12:31 | Link #978 | |
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2012-02-13, 14:07 | Link #979 | |
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Dense ones just get very annoying after a while to me and really tend to have no real excuse for it. The only way it's redeemable to me is if they were raised up a certain way to make them grow up like that (like Naruto, given he had no parents or guardians to teach him anything in any long periods) or something happened to them to make them that way. But if they're your supposed "normal" boy, then being SO dense about it just doesn't seem nearly as realistic as the perverted ones. Sure they may go a bit over the top with the perversion at times, but the general idea feels more realistic since how often does anyone NOT have a perverted thought, much less over-the-top ones? *glares at a certain Senou Natsuru of Kampfer origins* T_T
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