2012-04-05, 06:02 | Link #261 |
Me, An Intellectual
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: UK
Age: 33
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Well I just watched the first episode and it was okayish, I guess. It was interesting but there were parts that were just plain cliché and some the logic the characters gave was borderline nonsensical.
The idea of a genki female character that looks down on everyone and drags around a guy tsundere for her is just too similar to a certain other anime for my taste...
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2012-04-05, 06:27 | Link #263 | |
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Age: 37
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2012-04-05, 07:03 | Link #265 | |
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And what's wrong with Zenkichi being similar to the guy from the other anime? That type of character is ten times better than the Ouma Shus of other animes. And nowadays it's almost impossible to create a non-cliched story, seeing as cliches are the only way you'll get an interesting story, since almost every plot element has been done in some way or form. Spoiler for unless:
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2012-04-05, 07:05 | Link #266 |
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: The land of tempura
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You know: the more I think about it the more I start to believe Gainax is a nice fit for this show: there's the "gainaxing" potential of Medaka you've already mentioned and then there's the absolute madness that is the plot. Both are traits that go hand in hand with Gainax so let's see if the bet works.
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2012-04-05, 07:25 | Link #267 |
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Singapore
Age: 32
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Gainax did a pretty good job on the first episode. The pacing was okay too, and the direction was quite up to expectations. Still need time to get used to Toyosaki Aki as Medaka. I mean, the tone she uses for Medaka's character is something that I'm not quite used to, yet.
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2012-04-05, 10:06 | Link #269 | |
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Why do you think Imaishi (the original rumored director of MB) left Gainax?! "You want me to adapt Medaka Box without Kumagawa? Stuff this I'm gonna pull the "trigger" and get outta here, who wants to leave with me!". |
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2012-04-05, 12:45 | Link #273 | ||
Me, An Intellectual
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: UK
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True. I guess the word I was looking for was "outgoing".
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But it's actually a fighting story then that works, I guess. Quote:
And personally I liked Ouma Shu. I thought he was a decent character (well at least his concept in the second half anyway).
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2012-04-05, 12:55 | Link #274 |
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Hm, it's a rather fair assessment for episode one, but just it, it's only one episode so far, it kinda gets weirder. Though it's fairly easy to see where you're coming from, it's kinda hard to get my point across without spoiling anything, which is why it also gets complicated when trying to recommend the manga for the same reasons.
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2012-04-05, 13:32 | Link #277 |
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Hmm.. this kinda reminds me of Sket Dance on some level, but it's way cooler.
Student council president sure is an unusual girl. Zen-kun doesn't have it easy with her though. The kendo club story was totally ironic & ROFL, but with a positive ending. Hyuga was kinda annoying & totally deserved getting beat up by Zenkichi & "trained" by her. Interesting first episode. Will give it a try.
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2012-04-05, 13:42 | Link #278 |
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Manga readers like myself are basically gimped in trying to comment on this show, as it's so EASY to spoil.
I have only one advice to anime-watchers: it's going to be a bumpy ride, and only with perseverance will the payoff named Kumagawa be reached. If ever.
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