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View Poll Results: Lucky☆Star - Total Series Rating | |||
Perfect 10 | 197 | 43.78% | |
9 out of 10 : Excellent | 127 | 28.22% | |
8 out of 10 : Very Good | 72 | 16.00% | |
7 out of 10 : Good | 23 | 5.11% | |
6 out of 10 : Average | 17 | 3.78% | |
5 out of 10 : Below Average | 3 | 0.67% | |
4 out of 10 : Poor | 1 | 0.22% | |
3 out of 10 : Bad | 3 | 0.67% | |
2 out of 10 : Very Bad | 1 | 0.22% | |
1 out of 10 : Painful | 6 | 1.33% | |
Voters: 450. You may not vote on this poll |
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2009-03-30, 23:44 | Link #182 |
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well, no -- there were 10 people who voted your score or less in the tally
But yeah, you're in the minority -- it might be more interesting to read if you could explain *why* you didn't enjoy it.
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2009-03-31, 02:55 | Link #183 | |
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I know a guy who hates it for being overly cute (chibi overdose). No wonder when he's only watching Death Note, Monster and stuff like that. Maybe this is a similar case?
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2009-03-31, 22:46 | Link #184 | |
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But yeah... posting something is fabulous or sucks without any supporting info - they have basically wasted their own time in posting and possibly just cratered their credibility ....
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2009-04-01, 00:05 | Link #185 |
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Speaking of people who don't like chibi art styles, I am usually one of these people. This show isn't the case for me, I loved it a lot. It really opened my eyes to not judging a show just by it's visual choices.
The first episodes I was a bit worried about the way it was going, it seemed that the jokes were limited, but it moved on at quite a great pace after the director switch. It wasn't necessarily that the show started out horribly, it just didn't have enough content and the jokes kept repeating all the time. It wasn't a good formula, even though comedy formula is to often times repeat jokes, because there wasn't enough spacing between segments and it wasn't always random enough to warrant a return of that joke. For example, often times shows like southpark will repeat a joke but take it a step further. This show would repeat too soon, and wouldn't take it any further. That is, until later in the series. The art style is great, especially for this type of show. Looking at the thick lines used on eyelashes really reminded me of school-esque doodle drawings, where the thick line is just a flat headed marker stroke across the page. It was symplistic, which gave a very school esque vibe, but was also well animated. Things were all in all smooth, and were pretty stylized when heavy movement was taking place. I am not a major otaku, but I still liked the jokes and how Kagami always gave the Konata otaku joke a twist back into the real world, stating how it is kind of stupid and unrealistic and really shows how motivation can be directed at the wrong place. The only problem I had really with the jokes was when they were edited or bleeped out, which got annoying especially at the gundam reference. I didn't know you could get into legal trouble for just mentioning a show, but I guess it could happen. Other than that, there was little to hate about the show. It had it's slower moments, but also kept a nice pace and kept you entertained with what the characters are doing. I've heard a lot of bad rep when it comes to the Lucky Channel segment, but I found it alright the first episode, and then the other few episodes it just felt too much of the same. The idea wasn't poor, but I felt like they should have done what happened to lucky channel later in the show earlier, to keep things fresh and creative. There were moments that were genuinely funny, and other moments where it felt like the last 2 pages of a manga where it give a somewhat witty background about a character but doesn't really keep you that interested. The problem was also that when it did those boring character descriptions, it would take about 5 to 7 minutes of a episode, which is far too much wasted time. This may be out of place here, but the English dub of the show wasn't too bad either. Did a good job keeping characters similar. The only voice in the English version I didn't like was the person who played Patricia, only because her voice didn't sound foreign but instead sounded poorly mic'd. The Japanese dub was great aswell, but I just thought it was worth noting that the English dub team did well enough that I felt like it was localized but also true to the original. It isn't the best show in the world, but it was better than I expected going into it. I was recommended it by my Japanese teacher (of all people) and she said that at times it can be kinda of girly and cute but at the same time really tackles the otaku or anime fan audience. I didn't really get what she meant by that fully, but after a long while of hesitation, I watched the show and after that I really understood what she meant before. It is a series worth trying atleast the first 5 episodes or so, and then deciding completely how you feel about it. It's definitely a show that is better in one sitting, segment at a time. Like 4 episodes, stop, 4 episodes, stop. I think the total rating would be 8 out of 10, just because there were those few annoying tendencies in the writing and the progression, however in no way is this meant to be a "poor" mark. I tend to rate things literally and something getting a 10/10 would be nearly impossible for me. Looking that the rating, I feel like there may have been way too many 10s for this show, but to each their own I suppose. I just don't think it can be called perfect when it has quite a few flaws in progression.
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2009-04-06, 23:51 | Link #186 |
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At first when I watched the series, I barely got ANY of the jokes, aside from the few more obvious ones. I really only watched it because it was calm and relaxing, and was just interesting to watch. Between then and now, I have watched a good 20+ anime series, and just recently, I decided on a whim to re-watch Lucky Star. And to my surprise, the humor made sense. From watching the anime series that I did, I learned a very great deal more about Japanese culture, and common anime scenarios (Eg boy and girl getting locked in gym storage room together), and due to that fact, I understood about 50-80% more of the humor. (I still didn't get some of the hardcore stuff)
Animation Quality: 8/10 don't have much to say here... Script: 9/10 Didn't really have much of a script, but it didn't need one either Voice Acting: 10/10 It was really good, really no downsides to it... Editing: No idea, I've seen people post different things here, no idea what it is >.> Emotional Involvement: 7/10 Maybe I'm just used to watching series with depressing storylines, but I really didn't get emotionally involved in this... other than the humor which pretty much made up for it I suppose. Characters: 10/10 wide variety that you can relate to, from lazy and laid back to energetic and crazy Overall: 9/10. Liked it a lot, always made my day to watch an episode and calm my senses. :] |
2009-04-11, 09:31 | Link #187 | |
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It's weird, I am usually all for the kind of random and episodic anime, (like Nyoron Churuya-san and Azumanga Daioh) but Lucky Star didn't really appeal to me. Now for the people that are going to say "I bet you didn't watch past episode 4", I've watched the whole series, so I gave it a fair chance to redeem itself. Sorry if I've peeved you off, but that's what I think. Let the flames begin. |
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2009-04-11, 16:35 | Link #188 | |
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You just have a different opinion which you explained and which we shall respect. I'm sorry to hear you didn't find it enjoyable, though. Even more am I surprised that you named such anime series as AD or Nyoron, saying you liked them and still do not like LS. Well, I guess even such people do exist.
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2009-04-12, 20:34 | Link #189 | |
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2009-04-13, 02:36 | Link #190 | |
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But, I do kind of agree that you will see a few characters in Lucky Star you really don't like. I can't stand Minami and Yutaka. |
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2009-04-14, 16:13 | Link #191 | |
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Also, you don't have to agree with a personality of a character all the time. The fact she is different really represents real life more than if they were all morally goody-two-shoes. Ex. Light Yagami is a horrible person in morality, however that doesn't mean in any means he is a bad character. I feel Konata's the same, in a less extreme matter of course. I feel her Otaku-ism is childish, consumerist, and downright wrong at times, however that doesn't mean she isn't a funny character. In fact, it is that and Kagami's, the character who is supposed to pinch you and bring you back to reality, response that makes the show funny. I really dislike people judging characters by their moral traits or decisions: That is what makes them unique characters. If they all were morally similar, it would be as though they are the same character. Again, I don't think this show is "perfect," but I feel it definitely does a good job being funny without trying to push jokes around. The real joke in the series is how characters interact with one another, and that can only work if the characters are extremes of something. Miyuki is incredibly clumsy, Kagami is incredibly organized and rarely makes real mistakes, and Tsukasa is a bit of a mix between both Konata and Kagami.
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2009-04-15, 04:03 | Link #192 | |
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I loved the show, and spent a very, very good time watching it.
I like well-done slice'o'life (okay, I tend to like about anything that is "well done"), and I had a great chemistery with the "special trip" it takes to enjoy Lucky Star. I'm among the people who had a ball watching the girls talking about "how do you eat this ?" for a third of the first episode. I know many were driven off by this, but for me, I laughed and had a blast. The whole otaku/geek constant shout out were also extremely funny. Konata is definitely someone I can relate with when it comes to gaming and the non-consumerist part of manga/anime fan. It was perhaps a bit heavy-handed on Haruhi after a while, to the point it started to become a bit like thin-veiled publicity, but there was enough jokes about it to keep it fun and good-natured. The characters were mostly pleasant : Konata is fun and, as said above, someone I can really relate with. Most of the rest of the cast is at least sympathetic (only Yui was a real bore, in fact). Kuroi was the kind of teacher that only exists in a dreams (a good-looking teacher with a heart of gold and who spend her free time playing games ? Come on, if that's not the ultimate combo, I don't know what it can be...). And Kagami... well, she's redefining the notion of "cute". All in all, a VERY good serie. I give it a deserved 8, and unlike most people who reason only in "10" or "0", I consider a 8 a very high rating. Quote:
If all characters aren't similar, then it stands to reason than they won't be liked the same. Precisely because they do vary. Also, NOT judging a character on his morality is absurd. You find someone is "sweet" or "a jerk", because of this. Of course you can be entertained by a jerk character (Haruhi, Haruhi, do you hear me ? She was, BTW, the main problem - even though she's the wole point - of the serie for me, precisely for this reason), but that doesn't mean you have to actually like her |
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2009-04-15, 13:39 | Link #195 | |
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(hint: my poking stick is usually engaged by someone who ends each post with the "brilliant QED" - "end of story, discussion, etc"; they usually the ones with the most logic holes )
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2009-04-20, 10:59 | Link #198 | |
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I think that outlook will lead to a happier viewing experience of any show. (Gotta admit though, Yagami Light sure did challenge me.) |
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2009-04-20, 14:35 | Link #199 |
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My enjoyment of the show went down considerably when they started introducing all the new characters. I always though Yukata and Minami were a bore, great characters for the others to work off of, but they should have spent less time in the spot light. Patricia and Hyori had their moments and I wish time was taken away from the other girls and placed on them. I'm not saying I disliked the show, but I started skipping over parts.
I rarely dislike a character based on morality or worldview, I may hate them, but I don't dislike seeing them in the anime. The only times I dislike a character are when they are utterly annoying, Mokoto in Minami-Ke as do Mikoto in Mai-Hime. I can't think of any character reaching their peak of annoying in Lucky Star. |
2009-04-20, 14:45 | Link #200 | |
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Yutaka is cute and innocent, Minami is embarrassed about herself for some...reason, Hiyori is unlucky and perverted, and Patricia is an otaku from America. They didn't have too many moments where they had simple conversations. Nothing really just sort of "pops" with them. The pros about Hiyori and Patty though is that who they are doesn't define them. Just because your an otaku doesn't mean we know your personality. |
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