2006-03-04, 20:35 | Link #61 | |||
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As for the movies, I saw a clip elsewhere online, and I'm thinking of saving up to buy one. |
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2006-03-05, 01:59 | Link #63 | |
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The problem with One Piece is that it was butchered into crap. It's not the same show that you see in Japan. It did NOT have to be ruined to be shown on TV. I watch a lot of anime dubs on TV and they're quite good, but not One Piece. You can't buy any One Piece DVDs in English, or even with English subtitles. Only raw Japanese. But I would see One Piece anyway, because I download fansubs. :P And they're free. I will continue to do so until we get uncut DVD releases here. |
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2006-03-07, 22:50 | Link #64 | |
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It wouldn't be the first time I've misunderstood something.
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Also, as I mentioned before, I saw a clip of one of the movies in a music video. Had subtitles...I'm not sure why the series DVDs wouldn't, especially since DVDs usually have various language and subtitle settings. Are you sure about your statement? |
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2008-10-05, 16:14 | Link #65 |
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The series grows alongside its audience.
In the beginning, a lot of the plot and characters were rather simple and straightforward, even big name villains like Kuro and Arlong had some pretty basic plans although taken to rather disturbing extremes in each case. Still, things were relatively easy to follow and themes held more personal than worldly value. But as the series catches on, things start getting complicated. Here we get story arcs like Alabasta where things like rebellion and subtle espionage are brought to the table. Then we have more current arcs like Enies Lobby where the character of the government itself is brought into question. Still, through all this, it retains a sense of wild humor. So yes, One Piece is, first and foremost, a kid's show. But it's one that tries to adapt to it's more faithful viewers, seemingly by "growing-up" alongside them. |
2008-10-05, 16:17 | Link #67 | |
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What kind of kid reads nowadays? |
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2008-10-06, 04:46 | Link #69 |
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OP is one of those shows where kids get one viewpoint out of the show, while adults will get another.
I'm sure kids enjoy the over-the-top action and appreciate some of the bonds of friendship formed. Adults, however, can think about the deeper implication of politics in the OP world. Deal-making, power-sharing, cover-ups and espionage are just some real-world parallels I've observed.
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2008-10-06, 09:27 | Link #70 |
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Please, for the love of God, tell me you're only joking.
I know maybe... no, I actually don't know any kids who even acknowledge Naruto's existence. Hell, if I bring it up in front of them they give me the same look as the "darkie" at a Clan rally. Kids don't have the patience for Naruto, that's why they watch wrestling! The only people I know who like Naruto are all high/middle-schoolers and it's pretty obvious why... I guess in that respect you're pretty accurate as the majority of today's teens might as well be back in diapers, but their inclusion would give "children" everywhere a bad name... No "child" has the patience to sit through Naruto for two minutes of them explaining some high-caliber jutsu or chakra control without picking at their toes or wondering what the Boogeyman will stuff into his painted maw next. If Kishi ever intended this to be pointed towards the younger domograph of "children," them he's failed almost as bad as Tite Kubo. End of story. |
2008-10-06, 09:30 | Link #71 | |
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But again, I have to give One Piece it's credit in, as you say, making more "adult" concerns just as prevelent as it's more childish aspects. |
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2008-10-06, 09:52 | Link #72 |
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LOL, yeah I'm half joking, I read it somewhere, a guy stated like that and I laugh in myself and thinking if that's quite right since I know several children at the age 7-12 that loves Naruto and I also know several young adults at my age around 30 that loves OP. However I don't really care for the truth how many little kids and adults that love OP or Naruto, I'm just tickled when I saw the subject, and the statement suddenly reappeared out of my thoughts.
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2008-10-06, 10:02 | Link #73 | |
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Anyway; tell me something, how long have the people you know like One Piece been with the series. Just curious, trying to get some grounds for my earlier statement about the show growing alongside it's viewers. |
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2008-10-06, 10:05 | Link #74 | |
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2008-10-06, 10:08 | Link #76 |
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One Piece is rather odd among it's Shounen brothers. There are our "heroes" that are the main focus of the story, but there is also a world set in it's own pace independent and yet influenced by the characters. It's very dynamic, and rather bold I should say, to have a setting not blatantly revolving around the main cast.
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2008-10-07, 06:00 | Link #80 | |
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As an example, here in Italy every single 5-11 years old human knows pretty much everything about that annoying blondie. That and Dragonball...They even have 3hours long debates about who is stronger 'tween goku and naruto, So...yeah. (OP is less famous, and imo is more for all ages since it's more on the comedy side) |
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