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gumbaloom · 2004-09-27, 11:15

Hi folks,

Just wondering what everyone thinks of Maetel. This is Leiji Matsumoto goodness brought right in to the 21st Century. The animation whilst familiar is new and fresh.

Eps 1 - 3 are out now on fansub and they certainly pack a lot in. If it carries on the way it does it WILL turn in to a classic.

Make your comments known here !

Regards

gumbaloom

Forbin · 2004-09-27, 12:34

I'll tell you after I peel my eyes off the TV...hehe...heck I love all his works and I even loved Gun Frontier

AnimeOni · 2004-09-27, 19:58

It's pretty good in terms of animation. You can tell that they re-did scenes from GE999. The graphics are as good as Railways.

I agree that they packed in quite a lot of material and it went quite fast. I look forward to viewing the rest of the series.
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CB250 JADE

Ori · 2004-09-27, 20:54

Don't know why but this series sort of remind me of Legend of the Galatic Heros except the art is prettier.

I liked the first episode.

Psycho_Kenshin · 2004-09-28, 03:11

I'm loving this series

. I just watched the first 3 episodes, and they're killing me with the nonstop suspence and cliffhangers. I've got a question for any Matsumoto fans though...

Spoiler:

Thanks. ^_^

pyu · 2004-09-28, 03:12

Just watched it. The first episode was quite interesting. Galaxy Railways and now this, just waiting for Harlock and the Arcadia to make their return to round things up...

NoSanninWa · 2004-09-28, 03:55

GE 999 was one of the first anime I ever watched. Since then, I have loved every Leiji Matsumoto show I have seen. I just watched the first three episodes and I have to say that I thought that Space Symphony Maetel was absolutely awful.

It was poorly plotted and was stupidly executed. Maetel and the excellent animation just don't make up for this abomination. I can't complain about the reuse of old themes since all Leiji Matsumoto anime reuses those old themes, but this is the first time they have felt tired and worn out.

I am simply very disappointed.

glyph · 2004-09-28, 04:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psycho_Kenshin

I'm loving this series

. I just watched the first 3 episodes, and they're killing me with the nonstop suspence and cliffhangers. I've got a question for any Matsumoto fans though...

Spoiler:

Thanks. ^_^

1. The preview says "a prelude to Galaxy Express 999", so I assume before GE999 and after Maetel Legend.

2. What continuity?

Shenlong · 2004-09-28, 04:46

I've heard alot about but have never seen a Leiji Matsumoto series, would you guys recommend this series as a good place to start?

NoSanninWa · 2004-09-28, 05:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shenlong

I've heard alot about but have never seen a Leiji Matsumoto series, would you guys recommend this series as a good place to start?

No! Absolutely not. Anywhere else except here, since the major value of this show is nostalgia.

eternal · 2004-09-28, 08:35

i watched the info on anidlb.net and the pic is somewhat shoujo ai-ish...is this something to do with girlxgirl love?

i would love it if it is

NoSanninWa · 2004-09-28, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by eternal

i watched the info on anidlb.net and the pic is somewhat shoujo ai-ish...is this something to do with girlxgirl love?

i would love it if it is

No. It isn't. If you want that sort of stuff this is absolutely wrong for you. Go watch Maria-sama ga Miteru or Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabibito.

Psycho_Kenshin · 2004-09-28, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoSanninWa

No! Absolutely not. Anywhere else except here, since the major value of this show is nostalgia.

I'd say this is a pretty good show for somebody new to Matsumoto, as it's fast-paced, and it stays true to his style without demanding prior knowledge of his stories. Great stuff

Sylf · 2004-09-28, 22:00

I don't see any better place to explain something about episode titles... You may (should) have noticed that each episode title has a word / phrase that's in quotations. These are actually taken from the titles of the classical musical pieces.

1. Departure of "Fate" - Beethoven's Symphony No. 5
2. Nazca's "Passion" - Beethoven's Appassionata Sonata (Not Bach's Passion Mass series)
3. The Night Before "Revolution" - Chopin's Piano Etude
4. "Rhapsody" in Gold - It could be any piece by name of Rhapsody... but I took my liberty to title it after Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue
5. Promethium's "Magic Flute" - Mozart's Opera, Magic Flute
6. Laurela(sp?)'s "Requiem" - Once again, any Requiem out there... (Mozart, Brahms, etc)
7. The Path to "My Homeland" - Smetana's My Homeland
8. "Funeral March" for Mother - Funeral March...
9. La Metal "Spring" - Vivaldi's concerto grosso "Spring" (from Four Seasons)

(titles taken from http://www.ppvj.co.jp/anime/0410ssmaetel/index.phtml )

otter · 2004-09-29, 17:36

does anyone know where to get the intro music? I think the CD is coming out sometime in november but I was wondering if the music's been released before or taken from other works. Thanx a lot

ltorivia485 · 2004-11-20, 00:20

Hi,

I just downloaded Episode 3 and I'm unable to view the episode. Do I need to download a new codec? I can view Episode 1 and 2 fine. Windows Media Player just can't play Episode 3....

orion · 2006-01-02, 00:18

Come on guys! Show some support for this title.
Thanks to the groups for subbing this for us!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sylf

I don't see any better place to explain something about episode titles... You may (should) have noticed that each episode title has a word / phrase that's in quotations. These are actually taken from the titles of the classical musical pieces.

1. Departure of "Fate" - Beethoven's Symphony No. 5
2. Nazca's "Passion" - Beethoven's Appassionata Sonata (Not Bach's Passion Mass series)
3. The Night Before "Revolution" - Chopin's Piano Etude
4. "Rhapsody" in Gold - It could be any piece by name of Rhapsody... but I took my liberty to title it after Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue
5. Promethium's "Magic Flute" - Mozart's Opera, Magic Flute
6. Laurela(sp?)'s "Requiem" - Once again, any Requiem out there... (Mozart, Brahms, etc)
7. The Path to "My Homeland" - Smetana's My Homeland
8. "Funeral March" for Mother - Funeral March...
9. La Metal "Spring" - Vivaldi's concerto grosso "Spring" (from Four Seasons)

(titles taken from http://www.ppvj.co.jp/anime/0410ssmaetel/index.phtml )

So to continue (Google is your friend!

)....

8. A "Funeral March" for Mother: Gounod's Funeral March of a Marionette ("Alfred Hitchkock Presents" theme); Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 12 (Funeral March); "Funeral March" of Chopin
10. The Lightning "Titan": Mahler's Symphony No. 1 (Titan)
11. "Eroica" Leopard: Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 E flat, Op. 55 (Eroica Symphony)

Ziv · 2006-01-02, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoSanninWa

GE 999 was one of the first anime I ever watched. Since then, I have loved every Leiji Matsumoto show I have seen. I just watched the first three episodes and I have to say that I thought that Space Symphony Maetel was absolutely awful.

It was poorly plotted and was stupidly executed. Maetel and the excellent animation just don't make up for this abomination. I can't complain about the reuse of old themes since all Leiji Matsumoto anime reuses those old themes, but this is the first time they have felt tired and worn out.

I am simply very disappointed.

GE999 was also one of my first animes, but I got more of the impression that the creators were on drugs than it being a great anime. =P Everyone I give a summary to seems to agree.

orion · 2006-01-02, 12:54

I don't think that the creators were on drugs. The continuity is alittle off, but if you've watched Maetel Legend before this then it flows normally.

I think that alot of the interactions from this series, setups including the use of classical music continues from Maetel Legend and that its a good idea to see it before this.

It prob shouldn't be compared to Galaxy Express 999.

Ziv · 2006-01-02, 14:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by orion

I don't think that the creators were on drugs. The continuity is alittle off, but if you've watched Maetel Legend before this then it flows normally.

I think that alot of the interactions from this series, setups including the use of classical music continues from Maetel Legend and that its a good idea to see it before this.

It prob shouldn't be compared to Galaxy Express 999.

I guess that must be it. I saw it and I was like wtf??? skin hunters? they got his mother in the middle of a blizzard?? and now he's on a flying steam engine captained by black mage trying to turn himself into a robot?!

2004-09-27, 11:15	Link #1
gumbaloom Live-eviL Staffer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sailor Moon Musical Fansubbing Land	Space Symphony Maetel Hi folks, Just wondering what everyone thinks of Maetel. This is Leiji Matsumoto goodness brought right in to the 21st Century. The animation whilst familiar is new and fresh. Eps 1 - 3 are out now on fansub and they certainly pack a lot in. If it carries on the way it does it WILL turn in to a classic. Make your comments known here ! Regards gumbaloom

2004-09-27, 19:58	Link #3
AnimeOni Raid-the-mods Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sol System	It's pretty good in terms of animation. You can tell that they re-did scenes from GE999. The graphics are as good as Railways. I agree that they packed in quite a lot of material and it went quite fast. I look forward to viewing the rest of the series. ________ CB250 JADE Last edited by AnimeOni; 2011-03-05 at 12:10.

2004-09-28, 03:11	Link #5
Psycho_Kenshin Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA	I'm loving this series . I just watched the first 3 episodes, and they're killing me with the nonstop suspence and cliffhangers. I've got a question for any Matsumoto fans though... Spoiler: Does this take place before or after Galaxy Express 999? And, if so, does it stay true to the continuity? Thanks. ^_^

2004-09-28, 03:55	Link #7
NoSanninWa Weapon of Mass Discussion Fansubber Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York, USA	GE 999 was one of the first anime I ever watched. Since then, I have loved every Leiji Matsumoto show I have seen. I just watched the first three episodes and I have to say that I thought that Space Symphony Maetel was absolutely awful. It was poorly plotted and was stupidly executed. Maetel and the excellent animation just don't make up for this abomination. I can't complain about the reuse of old themes since all Leiji Matsumoto anime reuses those old themes, but this is the first time they have felt tired and worn out. I am simply very disappointed. __________________ There's not that fine a line between willing suspension of disbelief and something just being stupid.

2006-01-02, 12:54	Link #19
orion Waiting for more taiyuki! Join Date: Jan 2004	I don't think that the creators were on drugs. The continuity is alittle off, but if you've watched Maetel Legend before this then it flows normally. I think that alot of the interactions from this series, setups including the use of classical music continues from Maetel Legend and that its a good idea to see it before this. It prob shouldn't be compared to Galaxy Express 999. __________________

2004-09-27, 12:34	Link #2
Forbin I'm a sucker for Harem Join Date: Aug 2004	I'll tell you after I peel my eyes off the TV...hehe...heck I love all his works and I even loved Gun Frontier

2004-09-27, 20:54	Link #4
Ori Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003	Don't know why but this series sort of remind me of Legend of the Galatic Heros except the art is prettier. I liked the first episode.

2004-09-28, 03:12	Link #6
pyu Crouchety Old Man Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Singapore	Just watched it. The first episode was quite interesting. Galaxy Railways and now this, just waiting for Harlock and the Arcadia to make their return to round things up...

2004-09-28, 04:46	Link #9
Shenlong Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003	I've heard alot about but have never seen a Leiji Matsumoto series, would you guys recommend this series as a good place to start?

2004-09-28, 08:35	Link #11
eternal Member Join Date: Jun 2004	i watched the info on anidlb.net and the pic is somewhat shoujo ai-ish...is this something to do with girlxgirl love? i would love it if it is

2004-09-28, 22:00	Link #14
Sylf 翻訳家わなびぃ Fansubber Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 50	I don't see any better place to explain something about episode titles... You may (should) have noticed that each episode title has a word / phrase that's in quotations. These are actually taken from the titles of the classical musical pieces. 1. Departure of "Fate" - Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 2. Nazca's "Passion" - Beethoven's Appassionata Sonata (Not Bach's Passion Mass series) 3. The Night Before "Revolution" - Chopin's Piano Etude 4. "Rhapsody" in Gold - It could be any piece by name of Rhapsody... but I took my liberty to title it after Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue 5. Promethium's "Magic Flute" - Mozart's Opera, Magic Flute 6. Laurela(sp?)'s "Requiem" - Once again, any Requiem out there... (Mozart, Brahms, etc) 7. The Path to "My Homeland" - Smetana's My Homeland 8. "Funeral March" for Mother - Funeral March... 9. La Metal "Spring" - Vivaldi's concerto grosso "Spring" (from Four Seasons) (titles taken from http://www.ppvj.co.jp/anime/0410ssmaetel/index.phtml )

2004-09-29, 17:36	Link #15
otter Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004	does anyone know where to get the intro music? I think the CD is coming out sometime in november but I was wondering if the music's been released before or taken from other works. Thanx a lot

2004-11-20, 00:20	Link #16
ltorivia485 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003	Hi, I just downloaded Episode 3 and I'm unable to view the episode. Do I need to download a new codec? I can view Episode 1 and 2 fine. Windows Media Player just can't play Episode 3....