2006-08-11, 09:33 | Link #41 | |
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2006-08-11, 10:20 | Link #43 | |
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I'm gonna go somewhere and sit for a minute while I digest this...
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2006-08-11, 12:10 | Link #48 | |
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As for the purported new Gundam series, if it's CE-centered, I hope it won't be a Endless Waltz-spinoff. That'd be really lame for a closure to the universe. ...And so they destroyed their mighty Gundams and there were no wars ever after. The End. ... Right. That makes me want to really believe in Durandal's 'war will always be present throughout Mankind's history' lines. IMO they're better off ending the series with a major, worldwide conflagration (not necessarily using racism as crux of the problem) leaving the entire planet and PLANT half-dead but paving the way for a new world order where the Coordinator-Natural conflict would have no reason to exist. Bittersweet ending yeah but not Endless Waltz. I doubt CE leaders would be stupid or exceedingly (ridiculously, I mean) righteous enough to let go of such important pieces of technology.
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2006-08-11, 12:30 | Link #49 | |
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2006-08-11, 18:57 | Link #50 | |
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2006-08-11, 19:14 | Link #51 |
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True.
It doesn't even have to be politics, after GSD I'm just tired of the fanservice. Some is exceptable since the genre is after all a form of fanservice in itself (the mecha being the fanservice I'm refering to). However, I'd like a series where the creators don't intentionally/unintentionally substituting dynamic plot and character development with shower scenes, bath scenes, character pairings, impossible survivals, etc., and actually give the series and the conflict that accompanies it some measure of realism. A well thoughtout series that isn't rushed through production and reeks of being nothing more than a cash grab. >.> |
2006-08-11, 19:32 | Link #52 |
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Well, Stargazer and Ms igLoo actually did that for us. If their success has told them anything it's that fans want a more serious approach to Gundam for once and not this craptacular BS like Gundam SEED and such. It's sad when the SEED side stories have more depth to them than the actual shows themselves.
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2006-08-11, 19:54 | Link #54 |
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I don't pretend to know the #s, but I'm not sure Stargazer and/or igLoo's success is anywhere close to SEED-related products. We all know being mainstream doesn't necessarily mean good quality. Any video game from EA and games such as Spiderman or Harry Potter easily outsells any so-called quality games.
Fukuda stated multiple times the target audience for SEED are people around 14 years old with an emphasis on the female demographic. It has obviously worked. A gundam TV series is the biggest venture for Bandai. To maximize their earnings, I'm not sure they will want the risk of targeting another demographic. |
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And obviously if Fukuda was the master of his domain with SEED and DESTINY, then he wouldn't need to kill off the entire Cosmic Era with a movie now would he? Nor would he have to make a show for the kiddies. Stargazer and igLoo were specifically created to market towards the older generation of Gundam fans, and it just goes to show that it can kick the kiddy shit in the teeth. Quote:
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2006-08-11, 21:32 | Link #56 | |
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2006-08-11, 23:51 | Link #58 |
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I assume Al operates via his Fullmetal OS ^^...
Are their 360 degree screens or do you just get the eye holes? To be serious for a moment, FMA is one of my favorite animes because it really achieves a level of continuous-flow in-terms of intensity, drama, and atmosphere (It also boasts some of the best comedic filler eps you are ever gonna find)...While I'm not sure what other animes I've seen from Seiji I suspect FMA is the jewel in his crown...I know during certain arcs of FMA I just couldn't wait to see the next episode as it kept me interested and immersed in the story...From beginning to end I felt the overflow of emotions...I also loved most of the characters and thought many of the secondary characters were well-developed for the most part...Characters like Maes Hughes still hold a special place with me...I'm definatley willing to see what flair this guy can add to Gundam if the rumors are true...I still in my heart of hearts wanted S. Watanabe (Bebop, Champloo, Macross, Animatrix) to get a shot at directing Gundam because his attention to style and thematic, genre-bending concepts are so l33t to me, but if I can enjoy a Gundam series like I did FMA I can't say that would be bad...
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2006-08-12, 01:28 | Link #59 |
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I watch the full series of FMA in like... 2-3 days >.>; I believe... it had a good story... and as I discuss FMA with one of my friend, I recall we said that FMA was actually a very dark story... with lots of implicit display of human suffereing... Despite the light-heart humor, it gloss over some very grim yet real themes... like the core theme of "Law of Conservation"... to gain something you must lose something...
Personally, I feel that War is one of these grim dark topic... and I'm excited that about a director who had previously dealt with some heavy theme take on the next Gundam project. (rather than glossing war out as just another backdrop for protecting your "friends" kind of story). However, I am still a little worried if Seiji's has only directed FMA that he may not be able to deliever what he did with FMA in a Gundam series, as FMA are based on manga, which means, it has a clear vision, theme, character development, and story/setting backdrop and heck even keyframe layouts before the animation even start. Gundam is usually a challenge for anime creation team because the production is more adhoc especailly when the director doesn't have a fixed direction/vision for the series. . . |
2006-08-12, 01:29 | Link #60 | |
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However, whether it's CE, UC or a new AU, I am curious to see how the director of FMA would handle Gundam - if the rumor turns out to be true. |
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