2012-07-15, 16:15 | Link #841 |
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Just a question. I've just seen Episode 2 but wasn't that Takemikazuchi a bit ahead of its time? It's supposed to have been produced in the early 2000, but that scene takes place in 1998.
It could be explained if it was still a prototype (combat ready though!) but how the hell Yui recognized it?
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2012-07-15, 16:19 | Link #842 |
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Finally the crazy soviet sisters lesbians appear, but other than that the episode is wasted in pointless and ugly mecha battle with childish punchlines... also the insert song was as bad as the OP
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2012-07-15, 16:20 | Link #844 |
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This episode is why I was wary about Satelight doing the animation production for the show. They're like the rare example of the studio whose CGI drawing ability far outstrips their ability to do regular art and animation. It almost makes you think they don't actually really know how to do it and all their artists training and talent went into CGI. At least they aren't handling the story on this one otherwise it could probably be a whole lot worse.
3rd episode was okay. Things definitely got a whole lot more lighthearted and the best that each nation has to offer is about what one expect. Whatever is left, which amounts to an Italian pretty boy, a loudmouth Nepalese, an even tempered swede, Nippon Banzai Yui, and an American redneck. Oh and a mysterious and unstable seeming pair of sisters from Russia. So far I'd have to say that only Yuuya and the Russians seem anywhere near what one would expect to be elite under normal circumstances but since most of the other countries aces are already dead it can be forgiven. What I had to laugh at though is the camera lingering on shots of female characters asses and boobs as they jiggled all over the place. I sort of hope that doesn't become too frequent because the way the series set itself up honestly owes for a little more serious take on mecha conflict. It'd be one thing if this were a rule of cool super robot show, but post apocalyptic life or death struggles and regularly scheduled fanservice shots have never mixed all that well in my experience. The mock battle was okay, the fight choreagraphy was decent as was Yuuya's method for resolving it, but other than the episode is what it is, an introduction to the main cast. At least they all seem like they have the potential to be interesting characters so far...possibly with the exception of the Nepal chick who is most just loud and annoying and butthurt throughout the episode. Of all the pilots she definitely feels the most like a last resort entrant into this program. |
2012-07-15, 16:23 | Link #845 |
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If I understand correctly, Muv-Luv is an eroge.
For an eroge franchise-turned-anime, it's showing remarkable restraint. I think I can live with the unneeded buttock and boob shots/lingers/references, as I have to assume there's some pressure to throw the franchise fans a bone. It's certainly far preferable to throwing some cat ears on them as certain other 'mecha' shows have done in recent years. As for Nepal. I just looked at Wikipedia for its army (has no airforce). LoL is about all I have to say.
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Still MLA is a lot less "eroge" than its predecessor.
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2012-07-15, 16:28 | Link #847 |
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The battle was way too long... just fanservice for mecha otaku They could definitely use some ecchi fanservice, since plot and character development don't seem to be priorities in this production.
What's the point in training against other mecha when your enemy fights completely differently (tactically and strategically)... no wonder humanity is losing to BETA |
2012-07-15, 16:46 | Link #849 | |
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Welcome to Total Eclipse. That's what it's mostly about, TSF development by using data acquired from mock battles and other activities involving different units to advance the current technology. Adapting designs from other models of other countries, and integrating it to their own designs which will greatly benefit those who participated in the project. Better maneuverability, laser warning systems, reaction time, fire control systems, and operating system is always a good thing. Of course, its not enough to improve mankind's standing in the war at the moment. Then again, it's not like XFJ Project is the only thing mankind is working on... And don't forget MLA:C03. Age finally went all-ages when they released that thing. I bet it'd be the same for the upcoming TE VN. |
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2012-07-15, 16:57 | Link #850 | |
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I don't watch mecha anime in general... I was hoping that because the anime is based on light novel, itself based on a series of adult visual novels, that the whole mecha thing was just fanservice, not that fanservice will be the excuse to sell toys
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2012-07-15, 17:16 | Link #851 |
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Human vs Human combat training to fight BETA no wonder they're losing
They should be focusing on developing biological weapons or chemical attack. Well I guess when the main draw is cool mecha sensible options are off the table. Do they have a good reason why only mechs are viable |
2012-07-15, 17:22 | Link #852 | |
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2012-07-15, 18:10 | Link #857 | |
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Indeed, to me the setting as presented make almost no sense... unfortunately my prior knowledge was only from derivative sources, and now I wonder if the source material is similar to the anime, as some suggest |
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2012-07-15, 18:12 | Link #858 |
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Not necessarily. Its more on "having the right weapon for the right enemy". If they just revolutionized more on countering the abilities of the enemy than having only bullets. If only a mecha could carry a weapon that equals the power of a naval gun... would make a difference.
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2012-07-15, 18:31 | Link #859 |
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Good episode wasn't disappointed in the mecha fight scenes. The character introduction was also great, showed a lot of chemistry between all pilots and we quickly understand what their personal quirks are. Venus is one sexy blonde and deadly too.
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