2008-06-30, 13:15 | Link #301 | |
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The ending (well, mainly the « event » in the latter half of final episode) seemed waaay over the top. IMO, the same holds true for some of the drama in between, especially some things Shuji said or did (can’t give you exact « when and where », it’s been years since I watched Saikano). I found some of this forced and, above all, unnecessary, as through the series the situation itself was usually more than enough for getting emotional response from the viewer. For me this was too transparent, and lessened the overall impact. Of course, all this is purely personal opinion, but then, personal opinions were what the OP wanted. BTW, I’m slow. I just realised this thread is over four years old. Surprised me, somehow. |
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2008-07-27, 06:59 | Link #303 |
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There's been a couple of shows that have been sad that made me think.
One being: Now and then, here and There A story of a world turn apart by war and atrocities by a king that was completely mad. There were a couple parts where I felt on the verge of tears. A very depressing show.
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2008-07-29, 14:05 | Link #306 |
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I have to say that in retrospect, SaiKano was really over-the-top and unbelievably forced. I thought it was moderately sad when I first watched it, but looking back I'm not even shaken up over it in the least. I don't like series that try to squeeze as much emotion out of the viewers, rather than letting them decide for themselves how to react to particular scenes. It seemed like this anime was intent on trying to make me cry every two minutes.
That said, it's not a bad series. It has an interesting story and good characters. But SaiKano tries too hard at every corner to be something it is already known for. It just doesn't bring any tears to my eyes. I don't find it sad, not by a long shot. |
2008-07-29, 22:41 | Link #307 |
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Saikano wasn't so much forced as incorrectly handled.
There was war, there was loss, there was death, etc. But given 13 episodes, there really wasn't enough of a focus; the idea was there, but emotional involvement wasn't. Characters who had received too little focus were being killed off and involved in tragedy, and I really only cared for two or three of them. The similar Iriya no Sora, UFO Natsu (while also not a perfect anime) was able to involve the viewer by focusing more on a select few characters and specifically them, as opposed to a large cast it couldn't handle. |
2008-08-02, 01:08 | Link #313 |
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There's a lot of good choices already of course. And, I have to agree with the posters who mentioned:
Grave of Fireflies That's a very depressing and sad film. It feels like historical fiction. The more realistic the anime. The more realistic the sadness for me. I also have to add Berusaiyu no Bara (Rose of Versailles) both the anime and manga series. Another historical fiction series with quite a lot of melancholy and tragedy. But, since I am a fan of Tomino. And of course these next shows are all either Super Robot or Real Robot shows. But, I would have to say quite a few of his series feature lots of tragedy and sadness. Like Zambot 3, Daitarn 3's ending, parts of V-Gundam, Zeta Gundam and Space Runaway Ideon along with it's movies: The Ideon: A Contact and The Ideon: Be Invoked. |
2008-08-02, 10:01 | Link #315 |
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Too much...
For the anime I will say Kenshin, Romeo x Juliet ( only the 8 first episode and the end was worth watching thought), and an epic anime Legend of the Galactic Heroes ( THE BEST ). For the manga Princess, Immortal Rain and Berserk ( the saddest but pure awesoness, Not recommended for the tender-hearted) |
2008-08-08, 02:30 | Link #317 |
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In the end of Basilisk, the two lovers Genosuke and Oboro are forced to face each other to battle to the death. Oboro kills herself. Then Genosuke ends up killing himself. As their corpses float along the river, their bodies still embrace each other.
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2008-08-09, 08:06 | Link #319 |
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Fullmetal Alchemist was another for me. That had many upsetting and dark-themed scenes that made one feel sad. When I watched it the second-time through episode 25 almost got me.
Spoiler for Fullmetal Alchemist. Episode 25.:
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