2013-01-26, 21:17 | Link #901 | |
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But yeah, I'm not expecting anything all that complex or deep here. And in fairness, this show probably doesn't need it. The one "X Factor" is the mysterious antagonist girl, imo. Maybe I'm reading too much into this, but she's giving me an Akemi Homura vibe... In any event, very nice action-adventure show so far.
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2013-01-26, 21:24 | Link #902 |
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Even at only three episodes, Nanoha was deeper than this. Don't go giving this show more credit than it deserves yet. Vividred is simple, entertaining fun, but it hasn't shown any sign of being anything deeper than that.
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2013-01-26, 21:41 | Link #903 | ||
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And yeah, I agree that early Nanoha is rather different from early Vivid Red. The original Nanoha series had a somewhat more melancholic and serious tone during even its earliest episodes. I'm sure that Vivid Red could change into something dramatically different (Dragon Ball turned into a wildly different story during the course of its 42 volumes and did so very organically), but it would be hard to pull off naturally in a story as short as this. |
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2013-01-27, 00:26 | Link #905 |
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Wakaba Vs Akane = Kojirou Vs Musashi
Sasaki Kojiro (right) engages Miyamoto Musashi on the shores of Ganryū Island. Note that in this rendering, Musashi is using two bokken. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sasaki_Kojiro |
2013-01-27, 02:04 | Link #906 |
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Great episode, I like Wakaba, she seems pretty cool, loved the chase scene, they stop to help the teacher than it's right back to the chase. Also that conversation between grandpa, and the Mayor, it was great how she just casusally asks how he got transferred into that body after that whole conversation
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2013-01-27, 02:11 | Link #907 | ||
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Oh my poor tags... I admit it was odd. I sure don't think straight late at night But at least the fan artists have a good idea about what they're doing!
Uh... Wakaba? I don't think that works with clothes on.... *runs* By the way, I have this delusional theory that Himawari was held back a few years. There's no way a *cough* middle schooler can have such a rack! There's no waAACK *mangatron is naked impacted again* Quote:
Seems like this series needs more explanations on some things. But not to worry! I have a scientifically logical explanation for this! You see, the reason why Akane doesn't have such cute pantsu is because Grandpa was spending all the money on his research, leaving his cute little grand daughters with jersey's and convenience store pantsu! Quote:
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2013-01-27, 03:21 | Link #913 | |
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We still don't know what the Alone are after, or what Rei's stake in all this is supposed to be, so don't discount them just yet.
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2013-01-27, 03:36 | Link #915 |
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I just watched episode 3, I do not want others to have believed that this letter would be a love letter heart was so pretty and especially Wakaba is too cute with Momo, Momo I believe that a touch with her
and I see that there will be different ending
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2013-01-27, 07:49 | Link #918 |
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So I was watching the ep 04 preview again (yes I can't wait for it) and I can see this happening:
So Wakaba looks to be the pitcher right? I bet Akane is the batter, And totally hits one deep to center field straight into Himawari's webcam so the episode will most likely be them going over to her place to apologize, an Alone shows up, Akane cheats again, and we get to enjoy some nice yellow transformations Wakaba can't even beat Akane in Baseball Oh and, that should setup the perfect excuse for Himawari to attend school in person Ah you crazy Akane, ruining everyone's peaceful life |
2013-01-27, 08:54 | Link #919 | |
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2013-01-27, 10:32 | Link #920 |
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VROOM 03 - Let Me Say This to Start, I'm Fairly Strong
I don't believe in "turning off your brain" for any show, so I'm not going to say the show's trying to present anything super didactic, but to deny that what's before us somehow shouldn't be analyzed is doing a disservice to the nature of the internet. (The theoretical internet.) First off, good performance by Yuka Otsubo as Wakaba. I can't hear her without thinking of Toshino Kyoko, but the voices are distinct enough. On the whole Akane vs Wakaba thing, much of what makes someone good at sports are reflexes and hand-eye coordination. Both of which are skills Akane has already. So she may not be able to beat Wakaba in a professional kendo setting, but for a casual match, I can accept they'd be about even. Akane using her superpowers to get to school on time makes me glad that Isshiki Labs are still operating independently. Someone sees your hero identity? Make them a hero, too. The whole Docking thing is also giving me some Den-O vibes. With Wakaba being Sword Form, obviously. It helps that we already have Dr. Kintaros in the cast. Since 95% of the world's energy comes from the Engine, and 95% of the world is a pretty big place, the Alone showing up anywhere has some sound reasoning behind it. Not every Monster of the Week is going to be super memorable. Sometimes you're going to get a Weldo. My only tiny issue is that I wish I could've seen Wakaba do something in combat before fusing with Akane, but there's plenty of episodes left for that. I'm enjoying this show a whole lot. Always have loved the magical girl genre. Last edited by Midonin; 2013-01-27 at 15:12. |
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