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View Poll Results: Negima Episode 24 Rating | |||
Perfect 10 | 0 | 0% | |
9 out of 10 : Excellent | 3 | 50.00% | |
8 out of 10 : Very Good | 1 | 16.67% | |
7 out of 10 : Good | 0 | 0% | |
6 out of 10 : Average | 1 | 16.67% | |
5 out of 10 : Below Average | 0 | 0% | |
4 out of 10 : Poor | 0 | 0% | |
3 out of 10 : Bad | 0 | 0% | |
2 out of 10 : Very Bad | 0 | 0% | |
1 out of 10 : Painful | 1 | 16.67% | |
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2007-03-13, 00:49 | Link #1 |
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2007-03-15, 02:40 | Link #2 |
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Meh... here's the screen caps and summary courtesy of Random Curiosity:
(megaspoilage, of course) http://randomc.animeblogger.net/2007/03/14/negima-24/ As usual, lots of tiny fab moments but overall kind of meh for plot.
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2007-03-15, 03:38 | Link #3 |
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Not that I think it'd change your "as usual" opinion, but, you know, did you even actually watch the episode? Have you watched the episodes leading up to it? Do you see now how the plot is connected? Would you like to expound on precisely which aspects were "tiny fab moments" and which were "meh for plot" in light of the episode and/or the overall story? Or is this just your "as usual" opinion because you didn't see anything on the blog to change your mind? I'm not trying to pick on you, but all I'm getting from you as it stands is one big blob of bitterness.
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2007-03-15, 04:01 | Link #4 |
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yes, I've been watching the raws ... and in general, the plot is about an inch deep. It was hardly any surprise who the Baron was or that Negi's little friend was instigating things. On the other hand, there have lots of delightful moments, particularly with Konoka and Setsuna... and Eva and Takamichi.
Its a decent pile of omake and postcards .. its not really great Shinbo as a whole and its not really great Negima as a whole. I'm not sure why its so hard for you to accept that as my opinion. Perhaps I should turn this around and ask why you're so convinced its great either as a Shinbo work or as a Negima alternative? edit: I can usually find good things to say about most anime but there isn't anything wrong about opining where a series comes up short. If you're going to label that bitterness, go for it I suppose, but negative comment does not equal bitterness.
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2007-03-15, 04:04 | Link #5 |
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I really don't find it a very good ep... and the previous comments about all the attention going to Hidamari Sketch feels very true to me. I do only find this episode to be about omake, as Vexx commented.
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Ah, I misunderstood, then. You commented here that you hadn't been downloading the raws, so I was confused. You also commented previously that you were going to wait for the subs. That's why I wondered what the basis for your opinion was, that's all.
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2007-03-15, 13:10 | Link #7 |
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Right after that post, I was able to snatch the raws because I was at a universtiy in between judging at a debate tourney (i.e. I ran out of other things to download and they had a screaming pipe). So those posts were only correct at the time they were posted
I don't dislike the show enough to stop watching - as I keep pointing out, there are aspects to it that are charming. However, whether I approach it from a "Shinbo-worshipping" perspective or a "Negima-worshipping" perspective ... I feel shortchanged. Shinbo's work on other products (PPD, TMP, HS, etc) typically left me feeling exhilarated. I can't speak for other people but I get the impression they are generally liked/adored by most. I'm not exhilarated after these episodes... though I'm sometimes amused. Reading through various forums, I sort the posters into these categories: 1) I hate Negima, but I like Shinbo -- this rocks. 2) I love Negima and this is heresy... 3) I love Negima and Shinbo rocks so I'm in some quantum state (I'm thinking Dorktower and Igor when he's evaluating LOTR vs PJ:LOTR) 4) I like Negima and Shinbo is cool .... but neither meme is being stoked here. I'm one of the few in category 4 --- so most posters seem to react negatively to my comments. As far as my "objective" tone... I'm not prefacing every sentence with (imo).. but then no one does consistently. I do try to provide supporting data or examples so that the post rises above the "XXXX rokks/suxx" however, I'm sure I can always improve. "300" is getting rather wretched reviews from the "usual critics" but the viewers seem to love it because it delivers exactly what it promises. Since Shinbo took on the task of an original story using pre-existing characters, he raised the bar himself on expectations. What I'm taking away from this series is a better sense of what he's good at and not so good at.
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Anyway, sign me up for Category 5: The original manga, the director's previous projects, and this project all have their good and bad points, and I like each for their own, different reasons. I don't feel in any way shortchanged by the show, because what it seems to be trying to do works for me. So who knows... |
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2007-03-15, 14:35 | Link #9 |
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correct me if im wrong...but there are 26 eps in this series right?
well im contempt with this ep ~ quite frankly this series have been going down hill a few fillers back and this ep was a good way to gain some redemption ~ Spoiler:
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2007-03-15, 14:51 | Link #10 |
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I fall in number 6 category who will watch a show if it doesn't promise (or pretend) to have a story and makes its intention clear from the opening episodes. By episode 2, it was pretty clear that the show won't give a hoot about a feasible story. Of course, I won't rate this show higher than 7, but it doesn't mean I haven't enjoyed it someway. I can tolerate the limitation of this show because I was expecting it.
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2007-03-15, 19:30 | Link #11 |
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I'd say blame Shinbo himself for many people reacting that way??? He's a "star" in the field and every show he does he covers in his own special style from top to bottom. In interviews, he very much feels he's the guiding touch. Therefore it isn't much of a stretch to put responsibility on him (somewhat like Lucas and Star Wars or Jackson and LOTR).
Saying its a "Shinbo" show ... I guess you could say its a Shinbo+Shaft show but Shaft on its own really isn't the same. I'd say class 4 and class 6 are close enough that they could be merged with some rewording.
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2007-03-17, 00:37 | Link #14 |
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Heh... ya'll do know that when Motsu says that..... its usually only entertaining for Motsu and bad for anyone else . His use of "... in a good way" reminds me of that infamous Chinese bless/curse "May you live in interesting times."
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