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Kirarakim · 2014-01-05, 12:58

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Originally Posted by Haak

unfortunately Ian Sinclair's voice for Dandy just makes it impossible for me to even stand him. He just sounds so God damn obnoxious. All the other characters are fine, but I think I'm gonna have to stick with subs on this one.

Funny I am the opposite his is the only voice in the dub that really works for me. Well I am okay with the robot too. I mean he does sound obnoxious but the character comes off that way.

The rest are the typical Funimation that it is a bit distracting to me. Not bad, just a sort of average dub.

I will just continue to watch the dub though because well turning on the TV is just so easy.

As for the show itself I am not sure. The parody on Hooters didn't do it for me. The 2nd half was a bit better but I am not really sure if I am in for just this type of sci-fi hijinks. The only part that really made me laugh was the slow transporters.

Dop · 2014-01-05, 13:21

OK, I've now seen the sub as well as the dub version, and on the whole I think I'll stick to the sub in future. The dub's not bad, but I'm going to be sad about this. Also, I think the narrator should have had a more Peter Jones-y sort of a voice.

Anyway. At the very worst this show is still going to be that vacuous fun thing you watch for an easy laugh but which doesn't leave any kind of lasting impression.

I think it might take a few more episodes to see where they're going with this, though. Something that's getting this level of treatment has to have more to it, I'd hope!

apotheosis · 2014-01-05, 13:24

Disappointed. The humor was more embarassing than amusing. I have nothing against T&A or jokes about them, just didn't think that would be the focus point for half the show ..

When the show finally started going, the action was just ok IMO. Nothing to write home about.

The dub was ok, I guess. Nowhere near as a good as Bebop, Hellsing, Stein's Gate, etc.

I was hoping to see something awesome given the director, so that may have raised expectations too high. I will give it a few more weeks.

MCAL · 2014-01-05, 13:36

The fourth wall was shattered into hundreds of pieces there.

A pretty meh first half, but the second half was pretty cool and stylish. And the ending was hilarious.

EDIT: Watched it subbed now. I think I prefer the dub if only for it having a few more jokes (Also the voice of Honey was a lot less obnoxious in the dub), even if the opening and ending are replaced by something much less interesting to listen to.

HandofFate · 2014-01-05, 14:08

humor was really flat.
premise is very try-hard.

The last 5-7minutes was good though.
Many people seem to just be hyped that this is having a dub simulcast and not really caring about actual show merits.

psycho bolt · 2014-01-05, 14:08

not sure whats going on

MisaoFan · 2014-01-05, 14:10

Spoiler for Episode 1:

MCAL · 2014-01-05, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by HandofFate

humor was really flat.
premise is very try-hard.

The last 5-7minutes was good though.
Many people seem to just be hyped that this is having a dub simulcast and not really caring about actual show merits.

I guess the director meant nothing to people.

isamu99 · 2014-01-05, 16:34

Can anyone confirm if YK is doing the music for this series?

Thatguy3331 · 2014-01-05, 16:46

Episode 1:

Spoiler for episode 1 spoilers:

kuromitsu · 2014-01-05, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by isamu99

Can anyone confirm if YK is doing the music for this series?

The only time I remember seeing her name in the credits was for doing the arrangement for the ending song (which is a fun little song).

Also, I don't remember how and when it disappeared from my previous post, but this episode was written by Watanabe himself, which is one of the reasons why I found it so disappointing. Just... stick to directing and stuff.

Flower · 2014-01-05, 17:09

Well, for me the humor was kinda hit and miss. This is obviously a series that does not take itself seriously, knows it does not, and thoroughly enjoys itself, but, well - sometimes it works for me and sometimes not.

To be honest I rather liked "meow" the most of the charas, but hfta give props to the absolute ridiculousness of dandy's idiotic going on about "going with the flow". I admit I was giggling while watching that.

Lets give the next few eps a try.

Dextro · 2014-01-05, 17:44

I have absolutely no idea what I just saw but some of the animation on the second half was glorious indeed. Also: the soundtrack is sounding pretty nice so far.

Kanon · 2014-01-05, 17:44

I more or less got what I came in for. This was very well animated and colorful as expected. The setting and characters are as goofy and eccentric as the previews suggested, so no disappointment there either. This could have been great... Unfortunately, it wasn't funny at all, although I did like the fourth wall breaking. If they work more on the comedy, perhaps we'll have a winner. As of now, I stand unimpressed.

Random interrogation: If Dandy is an ass man, then why is his dream to visit every breastaurant in the universe?

Flower · 2014-01-05, 17:52

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Originally Posted by Kanon

...Random interrogation: If Dandy is an ass man, then why is his dream to visit every breastaurant in the universe?

Wait... what?

You are asking for logic and consistency from a series like this?

Uribatake · 2014-01-05, 19:11

The first episode reminded me of the latter seasons of Galaxy Angel, with some truly wacky, absurd humor, an incompetent hero and a surprisingly grim ending that probably won't be followed up on next week.

I just think that kind of "anything goes" approach worked better on Galaxy Angel because each story usually only took up half an episode, which ensured they ended before they got repetitive and tiresome. Hopefully the next episodes, written by people other than Watanabe, will be sharper.

neshru · 2014-01-05, 19:45

From one of the people that worked on the show:

Cloudenvy · 2014-01-05, 20:09

Welp, that didn't take long.

http://imgur.com/6aOQFIh

Sheba · 2014-01-05, 20:24

The only thing that bothered me in this episode is the abuse of lampshade hanging by QT. It's okay to do it once, but more times? You better have the dry wit of a Sugita or the charisma and hilarity of Deadpool.

ZabiLegacy · 2014-01-05, 20:25

I'm pretty amused by the reaction to this show's release. We're all sort of used to the idea of hype trains going towards shows that are big explosive action adventure shows. After the first episode we can sit down and talk about the crazy plot set up and how intense it was. But, a comedy where the whole joke is that it's a parody of big space oepras? How is your hype supposed to respond to that? I personally found the whole thing hilarious, and I watched the premiere with a bunch of friends. Energy and thought like this is never a disappointment.

In fact, I found the whole episode to be a new revelation in terms of comedy style. I have difficulty coming up with one exact style of comedy it's most in love with. If I had to pick one, it would a metacomedy, since almost every single joke is played against either the genre or itself.

2014-01-05, 13:36	Link #224
MCAL Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012	The fourth wall was shattered into hundreds of pieces there. A pretty meh first half, but the second half was pretty cool and stylish. And the ending was hilarious. EDIT: Watched it subbed now. I think I prefer the dub if only for it having a few more jokes (Also the voice of Honey was a lot less obnoxious in the dub), even if the opening and ending are replaced by something much less interesting to listen to. Last edited by MCAL; 2014-01-05 at 14:11.

2014-01-05, 14:08	Link #225
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	humor was really flat. premise is very try-hard. The last 5-7minutes was good though. Many people seem to just be hyped that this is having a dub simulcast and not really caring about actual show merits. __________________ ...

2014-01-05, 16:46	Link #230
Thatguy3331 Pro Slacker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In your heart...giving you cancer.	Episode 1: Spoiler for episode 1 spoilers: SO DID SPACE DANDY BLOW MA' MIND?!?! Well... not reallly. But I do think I'll continue to keep watching sofar (in dub format, since I persnally found some of the delivery funnier than the sub version). For me all I can say about space dandy's humor is that it simply tries to 'go with the flow' SHOT None of the jokes felt especially forced and it just did it's own thing while it's audience went along for the ride. Other than that and the fact that we should expect some trippy scenes in the future there isn't much else I can say about Space dandy, except that I'll be looking forward to what it brings in the future! __________________

2014-01-05, 17:09	Link #232
Flower Blooming on the mountain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....	Well, for me the humor was kinda hit and miss. This is obviously a series that does not take itself seriously, knows it does not, and thoroughly enjoys itself, but, well - sometimes it works for me and sometimes not. To be honest I rather liked "meow" the most of the charas, but hfta give props to the absolute ridiculousness of dandy's idiotic going on about "going with the flow". I admit I was giggling while watching that. Lets give the next few eps a try. __________________

2014-01-05, 17:44	Link #233
Dextro He Without a Title Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The land of tempura	I have absolutely no idea what I just saw but some of the animation on the second half was glorious indeed. Also: the soundtrack is sounding pretty nice so far. __________________

2014-01-05, 13:21	Link #222
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	OK, I've now seen the sub as well as the dub version, and on the whole I think I'll stick to the sub in future. The dub's not bad, but I'm going to be sad about this. Also, I think the narrator should have had a more Peter Jones-y sort of a voice. Anyway. At the very worst this show is still going to be that vacuous fun thing you watch for an easy laugh but which doesn't leave any kind of lasting impression. I think it might take a few more episodes to see where they're going with this, though. Something that's getting this level of treatment has to have more to it, I'd hope!

2014-01-05, 13:24	Link #223
apotheosis Shinigami Join Date: Jan 2006	Disappointed. The humor was more embarassing than amusing. I have nothing against T&A or jokes about them, just didn't think that would be the focus point for half the show .. When the show finally started going, the action was just ok IMO. Nothing to write home about. The dub was ok, I guess. Nowhere near as a good as Bebop, Hellsing, Stein's Gate, etc. I was hoping to see something awesome given the director, so that may have raised expectations too high. I will give it a few more weeks.

2014-01-05, 14:08	Link #226
psycho bolt Cowmaster Join Date: Nov 2006	not sure whats going on

2014-01-05, 16:34	Link #229
isamu99 Member Join Date: Sep 2013	Can anyone confirm if YK is doing the music for this series?

2014-01-05, 17:44	Link #234
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	I more or less got what I came in for. This was very well animated and colorful as expected. The setting and characters are as goofy and eccentric as the previews suggested, so no disappointment there either. This could have been great... Unfortunately, it wasn't funny at all, although I did like the fourth wall breaking. If they work more on the comedy, perhaps we'll have a winner. As of now, I stand unimpressed. Random interrogation: If Dandy is an ass man, then why is his dream to visit every breastaurant in the universe? __________________

2014-01-05, 19:11	Link #236
Uribatake Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007	The first episode reminded me of the latter seasons of Galaxy Angel, with some truly wacky, absurd humor, an incompetent hero and a surprisingly grim ending that probably won't be followed up on next week. I just think that kind of "anything goes" approach worked better on Galaxy Angel because each story usually only took up half an episode, which ensured they ended before they got repetitive and tiresome. Hopefully the next episodes, written by people other than Watanabe, will be sharper.

2014-01-05, 19:45	Link #237
neshru Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008	From one of the people that worked on the show:

2014-01-05, 20:09	Link #238
Cloudenvy . Join Date: Sep 2012	Welp, that didn't take long. http://imgur.com/6aOQFIh __________________ Always looking for cool people to talk anime/games with! Twitter MAL Last edited by Cloudenvy; 2014-01-05 at 20:29.

2014-01-05, 20:24	Link #239
Sheba RUN, YOU FOOLS! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Formerly Iwakawa base and Chaldea. Now Teyvat, the Astral Express & the Outpost Age: 44	The only thing that bothered me in this episode is the abuse of lampshade hanging by QT. It's okay to do it once, but more times? You better have the dry wit of a Sugita or the charisma and hilarity of Deadpool.

2014-01-05, 20:25	Link #240
ZabiLegacy Robo Rampage Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Aboa Qu	I'm pretty amused by the reaction to this show's release. We're all sort of used to the idea of hype trains going towards shows that are big explosive action adventure shows. After the first episode we can sit down and talk about the crazy plot set up and how intense it was. But, a comedy where the whole joke is that it's a parody of big space oepras? How is your hype supposed to respond to that? I personally found the whole thing hilarious, and I watched the premiere with a bunch of friends. Energy and thought like this is never a disappointment. In fact, I found the whole episode to be a new revelation in terms of comedy style. I have difficulty coming up with one exact style of comedy it's most in love with. If I had to pick one, it would a metacomedy, since almost every single joke is played against either the genre or itself. __________________ For more from me, follow my writing at http://sekijitsu.com. To get easy accesses to our newest posts, please consider liking our brand spanking new Facebook Page.