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View Poll Results: Mobile Suit Gundam 00 - Episode 08 Rating | |||
Perfect 10 | 19 | 13.87% | |
9 out of 10 : Excellent | 28 | 20.44% | |
8 out of 10 : Very Good | 26 | 18.98% | |
7 out of 10 : Good | 24 | 17.52% | |
6 out of 10 : Average | 19 | 13.87% | |
5 out of 10 : Below Average | 5 | 3.65% | |
4 out of 10 : Poor | 4 | 2.92% | |
3 out of 10 : Bad | 3 | 2.19% | |
2 out of 10 : Very Bad | 4 | 2.92% | |
1 out of 10 : Painful | 5 | 3.65% | |
Voters: 137. You may not vote on this poll |
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2007-11-26, 03:48 | Link #161 | |
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Unfortunately, that line is all too common amongst watchers in other boards I've seen unfortunately, which is why it's been paid particular attention here.
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2007-11-26, 03:48 | Link #162 | |
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2007-11-26, 03:51 | Link #163 |
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OR the rental company could do what other rental companies do. They charge the renter's credit on a daily basis until the renter takes it back.
Some people are put off by the story and some people are interested in it. In my opinion, this series is doing a lot better than Gundam SEED Destiny, and at the moment, that's enough for me to hang on till the end...or if it gets bad enough that it's within the same level as GSD... |
2007-11-26, 04:02 | Link #164 | |
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The series wouldn't be getting nearly as much praise if it wasn't Gundam. I think anime fans rate this show highly based on brand recognition alone: Gundam by Sunrise and all that. The point is that Gundam originated as a giant robot show that has morthed into the super robot show. Add that with bad and jumpy pacing along with a darth of character development and you've got yourself a donut. It was a chore to watch epiosde 8 and left me feeling like I've just watched filler. I basically watch this because it's Gundam and I'm hoping it'll get better and more cohesive. I'm been watching Higurashi, ef - A Tale of Memories, and CLANNAD and those shows make me feel anticipated for each new episode to come. Gundamm 00 is the most hyped show of the season and it is failing to deliver compared to other shows that have less money, hype and brand recognition to work with. Gundam 00 is getting away with flaws other shows would have been ripped to shreds 10 times over. |
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2007-11-26, 04:07 | Link #165 | ||
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To put it another way, I think most posters here are giving the series a chance, but they're not going to stop voicing their opinions along the way and wait until the end, be it positive or negative. |
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2007-11-26, 04:14 | Link #166 |
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Felt was cute in this show lol
And it seems that Wang liu mei is filthy rich. Setsuna is really an asshole, revealing his identity to Marina just like that. Also he was pretty childish by showing off exia on the plane. Well he was only 17 after all. |
2007-11-26, 04:20 | Link #167 | |
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Childish for showing off the plane? In reality, such an act is considered a show of might..intimidation. A true show of strength. The people's reaction in the plane was very unrealistic...but from Marina's eyes...it seems like shes scared shitless. And so she should be. |
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2007-11-26, 04:37 | Link #168 | |
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2007-11-26, 04:51 | Link #169 | |
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Also all of those shows you mentioned, the reason you might see them following a more obvious pattern of pacing is because they deliberately follow a strict formula. Being Visual Novel adaptations, EF, Higurashi and Clannad obviously have a linear story from beginning to end, layered out in very visible character arcs. In fact, Higurashi is a given to some extent how the scenario will play out given the nature of it's repeating timeline structure. Gundam 00 is neither an adaptation, nor is it forced to follow any strict formula or structure, other then perhaps the common themes seen in Gundam. Being free from these you can expect the series to change perspective a lot, and given the complexity of the Gundam 00 universe, this is arguably necessary. Also Gundam 00's style of plot exposition unfortunately sticks out since right now we are all so used to a very specific style of storytelling among the prominant shows this season in the visual/light novel adaptation format. In my opinion the only really jarring shifts are those which seem to occur when Wang feels it necessary to finish other people's sentences. I wish they would do away with that. As for dearth of character development, I can't really help you there, because I've seen plenty, it's just unlike many series these days. It doesn't smack you right upside the head with it. The character development is more of an experience along with the characters over time rather than a straight up in your face affair like a sudden explanation of ones feelings for example. Gundam 00 has a very outside-in perspective of it's characters and events and as such you have to look at things with a keen eye, it's not going to telegraph a character development moment every time there is one. Observe the characters behaviour and it can tell you a lot about them without even a word needing to be said. Last edited by Kaioshin Sama; 2007-11-26 at 05:01. |
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2007-11-26, 04:56 | Link #170 | |
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and .. aren't they supposed to become a love-couple???? |
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2007-11-26, 05:46 | Link #171 |
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seems like they microwaved and re-heated some Wing scenes in this episode.
loved seeing a "princess/leader of a nation" make some stupid action as well as a main guy revealing his identity, i m sure heero's ghost was yelling at setsuna to say something like "nextime i ll kill you". seems the show is so dumbed down for viewer lambda to understand that is loose any coherence and credibility. cant wait for next episode, i wonder what kind of situation they are going to think of to provide fanservices in hope to keep some watchers... |
2007-11-26, 06:04 | Link #172 |
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Fool proof plans eventually have flaws that show in the long run but with too much going for them: cloaking ability, superior MS, unmatched intelligence network, untraceable communications and no left behind evidence about their technology the only way CB's secrecy can be comprised is via a human element:
Setsuna F Seie, gundam meister. By my experience, when such lines are spoken by a main character it usually involves a jaw-inspiring scene that leaves the viewer at the edge of his seat. This time though, i honestly think a "facepalm" gesture was in order. Before that stunt with Ali and now with Marina no one outside CB had an idea about the meisters, there weren't even any leads and the 3 powers had to grasp at straws in finding out the people behind CB. If Marina ever gave credit to what he claimed it would be so easy to trace Setsuna's name back to that apartment he lives in. I agree with Tierra ~ that boy needs to be shot in the back. Being impulsive I can see why it was so easy for him to be tricked into killing his parents(?) to participate in war.
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2007-11-26, 06:51 | Link #173 | |
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2007-11-26, 06:56 | Link #174 | |
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Soma - Why are we supposed to care about these attacks? Sergei - If we don't, then we wouldn't be in this episode! Billy - Do you think that what you're doing will accomplish anything? Graham - Nope, not at all! Allelujah - Why are you wearing that? Sumeragi - Fanservice! (This one reminds me of Misato's promises of "sa-bi-su" ) Marina's bit employs the same technique; it's perhaps done with a little more subtlety, but it's really the same thing. Whether one likes it or not is mostly a question of personal taste.
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Setsuna is like the guy in high school who you dont tell secrets to because the next day the whole school knows. Granted she didnt take him seriously but he didnt know who could have had a camera or surveillance equipment around. NEVER EVER reveal you identity i dont care if he was making a point. I will argue this fact till Armageddon . But this was one of the best episodes iv seen yet. The enemy of my enemy is my friend and as i pointed last episode the world did blame CB for the terrorist attacks the governments just used them to clean up the mess.
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