(L) Michiko and Hatchin (new manglobe)

[NickelXenon]

Originally Posted by BetoJR

Actually, no everyone does not know. Brazilians do not refer to themselves as hispanic because we are just not so. Now, if you call us latinos, then that's ok.

So it's as offensive to Brazilians to call them Hispanic as it is to Salvadorians to call them Mexican? Gotcha.

[ZODDGUTS]

Originally Posted by NickelXenon

So it's as offensive to Brazilians to call them Hispanic as it is to Salvadorians to call them Mexican? Gotcha.

Nah, just stupid.

[frubam]

Are you guys still arguing about the ethnics? There's been more talk about that than the show itself :\.

[golthin]

Originally Posted by ZODDGUTS

No it's not okay! Call a girl a latino and you'll end up getting bitch slap! Okay maybe they won't go that far.

hehe! good one. but that is because unlike English, Spanish words are modified according to the gender of the subject and even objects have gender. Latino=Male Latina=Female

[kissthestick]

4th episode seems to have some continuation which is nice, love the strip club, awesome shit

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by kissthestick

4th episode seems to have some continuation which is nice, love the strip club, awesome shit

Drunk Hatchin was awesome.

[stormy001_M1A2]

This is one of the best anime of 2008. I am glad to watch this.

[karumofin]

holy crap, ep 4 was nothign short of brilliant. that last scene gave me goosebumps.

[Maciste]

So, what's the word on the Hiroshi matter?

Episode 4: Was Michiko just looking for someone who's familiar with Hiroshi, get to know more of him/his past?
Or hasn't this been Hiroshi in episode 3 and she's actually still searching for him?

Still confused...

[golthin]

Originally Posted by Maciste

So, what's the word on the Hiroshi matter?

Episode 4: Was Michiko just looking for someone who's familiar with Hiroshi, get to know more of him/his past?
Or hasn't this been Hiroshi in episode 3 and she's actually still searching for him?

Still confused...

I think she is in denial. She was more interested about learning information about Hiroshi than finding where he was. She was not looking for him, but she wanted to know about him. This is the first time we see her getting drunk so in my opinion, that guy was hiroshi.

[Maciste]

Ah, you mean, she got pretty shocked how about Hiroshi turned out to be after she found him? So, she still thinks (subconsciously maybe) "her real" Hiroshi is out there?
Or do we interpret too much and the answer is just a simple one?

[karinvampire]

really like the series episode 4 was perfect.

[anime ronin]

great series so far! definately a breath of fresh air from these typical cliches that are currently out. liked evry ep so far

[orion]

Originally Posted by NickelXenon

Well, in the USA, when people say "of color" they generally mean African American. Although they call hispanic/latinos white also when you look at police reports. Argh, it's too confusing. Everyone wants to be politically correct and now I'm lost. I don't even call myself hispanic or latino anymore. I just say Central American. Otherwise people have no clue.

Uh...In the US, "people of color" refers to all ethnic groups that are not considered Caucasian (white). Hispanics are classified differently (a different issue from race) in the US and are considered "people of color" along with Asians, Native Americans, etc. if they are not European in origin. If you're going to be politically correct, you need to get the definition correct.


Why can't we just talk about the anime?


Edit: Ep. 4 was a 10 and very sad ending.

[SuperKnuckles]

There's also a long history concerning African slaves in Brazil. It's one HUGE aspect of its culture, just the way African Americans are in America.

Also, I sorta had to laugh when the pimp in the newest episode referred to the city as a Favela/Slum.

Well, that about solves it. So they're in a slum after all. Seriously, if some producers had to research things about Brazil, one of the most intriguing aspects of its past is in its slums, as unfortunate as that is. It's sort of like the way Indonesia and Phillipines are getting all the intrigue not due to its high class society (in which there's little of outside the richest of cities), but the way most people live it out. Even with China, the situation is the same for the majority of people.

That said, I'm also glad to see Lima's story and how they're struggling through life through poverty.

Even the Chinese restaurant being called 'super high class' gives me the snickers since it'd be considered a rathole in just about any 1st world nation.

[BetoJR]

@ZODDGUTS: Of course, like golthin stated, you should call a girl a latina, if you're so inclined. But, honestly, when you speak face to face, you don't really have a need for such terms, now do you?

And well, since I haven't seen the 4th episode yet, I can't really comment, other than to say I'm loving the ride, so far.

[solomon]

Look just call them Brazillian, there is too much wasted space on this forum about semantics.

Anyways I'm surprised the animation quality has held out for this long.

[kyouray]

Originally Posted by Shiroth

Drunk Hatchin was awesome.

Drunk Hatchin reminds me a little Michiko

[Double_Edge]

Episode 4 was hecka tight. I hope that girl who supposedly got shot isn't

Spoiler:

dead

.

But with the cruelty displayed in episode 1 I wouldn't be surprised if she was. Plus they shot her directly.

This series is WET! Hot girls, ok story I guess, funny little tomboys and hot girls. The music in the strip club is bumpin!!! Makes me feel like hitting up a club (a regular one, not a strip one!)!!

EDIT: And does anyone else find the random appearances of that little bald kid with the receding hairline EXTREMELY ANNOYING!!!!

[Molenir]

Episode 4 was hecka tight. I hope that girl who supposedly got shot isn't...

I agree, but unfortunately we all know she is. I didn't really enjoy the latest episode simply because of how it turned out. Was very sad.