Tetsuwan Birdy [2008 remake by Kazuki Akane, Hiroshi Ohnogi etc]

[Sinestra]

usually im against remakes of any kind when it comes to older classic series but every now and then one slips in thats pretty darn good. I enjoyed the first episode im trying to remember how the old story went but what caught my eye was the animation i really liked it and the music was pretty fresh too. Nothing like watching a series that takes you back to when you first started down the road of anime. I think i am going to watch this one all the way through. Between Birdy and Slayers i am have some server flashbacks to the good ol days.

[Xellos-_^]

Originally Posted by Sinestra

usually im against remakes of any kind when it comes to older classic series but every now and then one slips in thats pretty darn good. I enjoyed the first episode im trying to remember how the old story went but what caught my eye was the animation i really liked it and the music was pretty fresh too. Nothing like watching a series that takes you back to when you first started down the road of anime. I think i am going to watch this one all the way through. Between Birdy and Slayers i am have some server flashbacks to the good ol days.

those were the days when you watch anime in a room full of people at the local anime club.

now it is watch on your laptop during lunch

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Sinestra

usually im against remakes of any kind when it comes to older classic series but every now and then one slips in thats pretty darn good.

I'm not against remakes all that much. It gives a chance for viewers of today to experience what we grew up with (i know i'm sounding pretty old when i'm not, though i've read the manga in the past :3).

First episode made me smile so much. It's awesome seeing these characters yet again, and feeling like this is my first time. Going to be a very fun few months with another Birdy production, and it's already looking to be my fav' of the new season.

[S_K]

I really like the action scenes in this series, I feel that it is really well done. After these first 2 episodes, I am definitely gonna continue.

I'll definitely check out the older version

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by S_K

I'll definitely check out the older version

Everyone should check out the 1996 OVA's for the musical score alone.

[Zelda1]

2nd ep feels like it should, Birdy kicking ass and looking hot. I didn't realize how much I've missed this character.

[Sinestra]

I agree anyone who has not seen the original should take a stroll down memory lane and check it out. Watching Birdy again is like getting back to my anime roots.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Sinestra

I agree anyone who has not seen the original should take a stroll down memory lane and check it out. Watching Birdy again is like getting back to my anime roots.

Indeed. I just rewatched the first OVA episode, and oh god the memories.

Classic avatar change!

[tigerwoods]

The second episode was good too. Again, I must say that the action scenes are really well made, in those sections the director really made good choices.

[Goofus Maximus]

Why, oh WHY, do the anime artists always force these poor girls to run around in marathon chases WHILE WEARING HIGH HEEL SHOES?!?!?!? Oh the humanity! Oh the bunions and corns and inevitable ankle sprains!

That aside, this is one among many good series this season, with nice voice acting and art for the characters, and a good storyline.

On a side note, the other series I like for this season are:
Mahou Tsukai ni Taisetsu na Koto: Natsu no Sora
Natsume Yuujinchou
Ryoko's Case File
World Destruction
edit: Oh, and Koihime Musou

I'm not sure about Sekirei just yet, since I've never been a fan of the whole "women smuggling artillery shells under their blouses" art style, yet the emotional bonds keep me coming back to the manga version.

[FlareKnight]

Spoiler for Ep2:

Well that one heck of an information session for Tsutomu. Finding out what happened to you, the state of your body, and the fact that your consciousness has been transfered into someone else. Definitely would be a bit much to take in. On the positive its not like this is a permanent situation. Can continue to live his life for now until his body is back in a functioning state.

Birdy is still a fun character though. Really have no doubt she feels terrible about what's gone on. No matter how much she may like beating down the criminals, killing a civilian isn't a positive. Tried to put his status in softly before her superior just handed down the situation bluntly. Lucky she went with the suggestion of helping that guy out or the pictures would've gone public. Have a feeling we'll have quite a few instances where he nearly gets away with some pictures. Then of course taking a break due to the hit on his salary for buying new cameras .

See you Geega. Guess if you work with dangerous people it will lead to you getting into a bad spot. Thought we might get something like the Tsutomu situation for Nakasugi, but seems like that mysterious Ryunka took a role there. Definitely not a comforting thing considering the mysterious nature of it. Hopefully it doesn't all end badly for her.

[KickHopper]

Damn I'm definitely following this series. The way Shion talks is so cute. :3

[Deathkillz]

^ Yes! Definitely! ~de arimasu

Birdy is deadly but really cute and straight forward, I love her personality :3

Originally Posted by Goofus Maximus

Why, oh WHY, do the anime artists always force these poor girls to run around in marathon chases WHILE WEARING HIGH HEEL SHOES?!?!?!? Oh the humanity! Oh the bunions and corns and inevitable ankle sprains!

Beats me how they do it too but it must hurt to be kicked by heels

[Jerseykid]

I want to turn the tomboy school friend into a real life girl. Hope that's not wrong.

[Kenn]

Originally Posted by Deathkillz

^ Yes! Definitely! ~de arimasu

Birdy is deadly but really cute and straight forward, I love her personality :3

Beats me how they do it too but it must hurt to be kicked by heels

@_@ the heel probably would puncture. e______e goretastic kick!

@_@ hooo, just picked up the series out of sheer boredom and curiosity, and the first two episodes were definitely better than some of the other series I have going right now. most likely going to continue this.

[ZODDGUTS]

Looks like they left out something very important about Birdy after Tsutomu becomes part of her body in the manga. If I remember correctly they mentioned that her life will be cut in half but she had no choice since killing a human "child" is a big crime even if it was an accident, so she had no choice in the matter to avoid being send back and face severe charges though she still has to face some sort of charges when she gets back to whatever planet that space police organazation is at. Guess the this adaption decided to avoid all of that.

Anyways good ep 2 the animation still stayed pretty good not as good as ep 1 but still good. Don't know what that rich girl that got injured will play in the anime since she isn't in the manga but it looks like the other Altarian is using her as a host or something like that.

[Silverwyrm]

Originally Posted by ZODDGUTS

Looks like they left out something very important about Birdy after Tsutomu becomes part of her body in the manga. If I remember correctly they mentioned that her life will be cut in half but she had no choice since killing a human "child" is a big crime even if it was an accident, so she had no choice in the matter to avoid being send back and face severe charges though she still has to face some sort of charges when she gets back to whatever planet that space police organazation is at. Guess the this adaption decided to avoid all of that.

Anyways good ep 2 the animation still stayed pretty good not as good as ep 1 but still good. Don't know what that rich girl that got injured will play in the anime since she isn't in the manga but it looks like the other Altarian is using her as a host or something like that.

that was'nt mentioned in original ova either, I never read the manga though

[Silverwyrm]

Originally Posted by KickHopper

The way Shion talks is so cute. :3

haha I noticed that too in her shion time this episode

[Yu Ominae]

Me wonders on the accent for Shion as part of Birdy's legend.

Anyway, Tute's gonna kiss Tsutomu. Wonder how that'll work since the school will see them...

IIRC, Tsutomu mentioned about OB. Need someone to clarify on this.

[Kaoru Chujo]

Originally Posted by KickHopper

...The way Shion talks is so cute. :3

Credit to Chiba Saeko 千葉紗子 for running two different voices in the same show. Some of Sae-chan's other roles: Yuki in .hack//Liminality, Natsuki in Mai-HiME, Natsuki in My-Otome, Momo in Peach Girl, Chika in Ichigo Mashimaro, Dokuro in Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan, Nina Einstein in Code Geass, Sakamoto in Strike Witches. She's 31 and she just got married a few months ago.