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SuperKnuckles · 2009-04-09, 02:40

DREADED episode 8? I thought that was one of Macross Frontier's high points. For once the show let its hair down and had some fun. I think that show was sorely missing in possible school antics that could've tied in with the overall story. Anyway, that show was too ambitious to end only after 20 or so episodes.

golthin · 2009-04-09, 03:40

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Originally Posted by SuperKnuckles

DREADED episode 8? I thought that was one of Macross Frontier's high points. For once the show let its hair down and had some fun. I think that show was sorely missing in possible school antics that could've tied in with the overall story. Anyway, that show was too ambitious to end only after 20 or so episodes.

The problem was that the show was not supposed to be that kind of show. I am glad you enjoyed the episode, but i think they could have used the episode better. Back in topic,
I think an episode like that will fit much better in a show like basquash.

Ashlotte · 2009-04-09, 14:46

Meh MF had the budget when it mattered I.E. the battles.

As far as what would work for this show...Honestly I have no clue where this show is going to go after the first episode...Trying to get to the moon? Trying to dismantle Robo Basketball? I'm hoping for maybe some genuine antagonists to show up in episode 2 atleast.

Midonin · 2009-04-09, 20:36

Spoiler for Basquash! 02 - Miranda Rights:

luniz · 2009-04-09, 23:28

I dunno, I'm skeptical yet. Yea it's bright and has some great artwork but it's hardly the first anime to have such. The storyline so far has not impressed me. I can see it being the type where the storyline gets added to every episode as a way to push the story along (deux ex machina) but nothing really gets resolved or explained. OTOH maybe it turns out to be another FLCL (I can dream, right?).

Crimson_Hero · 2009-04-10, 00:04

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spoiler.txt

But is the episode still heavy eye sex?

golthin · 2009-04-10, 00:54

Well, it is obvious what Dan's problem is. He is easily distracted, his heart is in the right place, but he can't stay focused on the big piture. See how easily he abandon his duties just to go and compete and prove he is the best.

Keiichi_chan · 2009-04-10, 02:49

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96JsNzSofRA

The Opening^
It's like SHOE-porn. Too many clips from the first episode in it for me, but still pretty good.

Can't wait for the sub of ep 2 so I can see where this is going.

outcast_within · 2009-04-10, 06:51

Big breasts we're annoyingly big and didn't suit her at all.
Childhood promise was sudden and facepalm worthy
Sister's "mysterious drama past" another facepalm moment

Pointing out some bad things about a otherwise cool show

cheesie · 2009-04-10, 07:17

If anyone wants a link download to the OP, feel free to PM me as I've just uploaded it for a friend.

Thewanderer · 2009-04-10, 09:52

Watched the first episode today. /slowpoke

Giant robots make EVERYTHING awesome. And Sela was so hot in the ED. <3

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Big breasts we're annoyingly big and didn't suit her at all.
Childhood promise was sudden and facepalm worthy
Sister's "mysterious drama past" another facepalm moment

Pointing out some bad things about a otherwise cool show

If you wanna nitpick, then yeah, they were unexpected and sort of a "okay, a bit cliche there..." sort of way. But those things happen. I think. Maybe. xD

Katapan · 2009-04-10, 10:20

In case anyone, like me, was somewhat disappointed that the OP shown in ep2 was actually more or less a MAD with scenes taken from various episodes, here are some good news from the Catsuka forums - it isn't the final product, the real one just isn't entirely done yet. We may expect it in episode 4 or 5, it seems. Color me pleased, I thought the song had much potential as an opening, that sadly wasn't put to its best use with a scene montage...

(I kind of only post here to translate bits of the French posts, I hope this doesn't bother anyone...)

chrisbad726 · 2009-04-10, 17:14

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It helps that it has a TTGL vibe to it as well. If the first episode is an indication for things to come I can't wait for the next episode.

That's the same vibe that I got when i first saw it.

NakedAngelX · 2009-04-10, 21:32

Feels like the show's going down hill already~

Spoiler for Ep 2:

golthin · 2009-04-10, 21:59

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Originally Posted by NakedAngelX

Feels like the show's going down hill already~

Spoiler for Ep 2:

for me the highlight of this episode was Miyuki and the girl in the bath fanservice.

Fenrir_valindri · 2009-04-10, 23:59

I thought the 2nd episode was pretty good myself, sure it was a bit heavy on the fan service, but that's to be expected with a character like Miyuki around.

As for the flow of the episode, I thought it was still well paced, not too rushed and not too slow.

BiFr0st · 2009-04-11, 12:55

I seen many baketball animes... Obnoxious Basketball players with red hair, Earthling vs Aliens, your average high school hot guys playing basketball, but mech driven basketball players.. now I've seen everything xD

Thewanderer · 2009-04-11, 13:11

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Originally Posted by BiFr0st

I seen many baketball animes... Obnoxious Basketball players with red hair, Earthling vs Aliens, your average high school hot guys playing basketball, but mech driven basketball players.. now I've seen everything xD

Don't forget Loony Toons playing basketball. =3

Kaoru Chujo · 2009-04-11, 13:38

The OP does it for me. Those three -- Tomatsu, Nakajima, Hayami -- are like three dragons leaping forward to play with the flaming pearl. Even if there are moments when they do not combine perfectly, there are others when the combination is sublime. And they continue to have their own voices.

The show? Not so much. Like, where are we going and why should I care? I do like the mecha and their movements, and the backgrounds, though. And the opponent with the slinky white ferret-like thing.

KK1412 · 2009-04-12, 03:27

episode 2 another great episode not as epic as the first one but still really good so far. Kinda funny....just when you think the main character is about to make a cliche epic moment he gets trashed down completely the opposite of what you mostly see in other anime main characters.

episode 2 so far so good

2009-04-09, 14:46	Link #163
Ashlotte Clockwork Join Date: Oct 2006	Meh MF had the budget when it mattered I.E. the battles. As far as what would work for this show...Honestly I have no clue where this show is going to go after the first episode...Trying to get to the moon? Trying to dismantle Robo Basketball? I'm hoping for maybe some genuine antagonists to show up in episode 2 atleast. __________________ No matter what enemy. No matter what ally. Mowing everything down with maximum destructive power. That is... "The White Devil of the Administration Bureau"

2009-04-09, 20:36	Link #164
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Spoiler for Basquash! 02 - Miranda Rights: The OP finally appears. It's a bit heavy on the techno mix, but if I give me a few episodes, I'll get used to it. I like the singers too much to hate it. Time will tell if the show footage in the background is temporary or just a normal part of the OP. Also: extremely obvious Nike logo placement. That said, not a bad episode. Sela gets her proper introduction, and it's good that things aren't fully resolved with Coco yet. Sort of understandable, considering that Dan seems to be at least partially responsible for her current condition. Dunk Mask becoming the Michael Jordan of his era looks like it'll be an amusing subplot, with Ganz shilling Dunk Mask merchandise for all it's worth. Eclipse continue to be holograms on the moon, and next week Flora Skybloom, Kugimiya's character, appears. Her names make me think she's a distant cousin of Mashiro from Mai-Otome.

2009-04-10, 06:51	Link #169
outcast_within pita ten pyjama! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Netherlands	Big breasts we're annoyingly big and didn't suit her at all. Childhood promise was sudden and facepalm worthy Sister's "mysterious drama past" another facepalm moment Pointing out some bad things about a otherwise cool show __________________ sth with tree logs and romance

2009-04-10, 10:20	Link #172
Katapan 俺様祭り Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: France Age: 33	In case anyone, like me, was somewhat disappointed that the OP shown in ep2 was actually more or less a MAD with scenes taken from various episodes, here are some good news from the Catsuka forums - it isn't the final product, the real one just isn't entirely done yet. We may expect it in episode 4 or 5, it seems. Color me pleased, I thought the song had much potential as an opening, that sadly wasn't put to its best use with a scene montage... (I kind of only post here to translate bits of the French posts, I hope this doesn't bother anyone...) __________________

2009-04-10, 21:32	Link #174
NakedAngelX Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Canada	Feels like the show's going down hill already~ Spoiler for Ep 2: Sela D Miranda xD! As I predicted, the soft drink girl who "wet" herself lol. HOT! The action sequence's pretty smooth. Though the atmosphere isn't hyper at all. Two guess as to who the mysterious guy throwing the ball at Dan in the end is, White hair police guy or Dan's sister. This show needs some explosion for a comeback~ __________________

2009-04-09, 02:40	Link #161
SuperKnuckles Anime Hobbyist Join Date: Dec 2004	DREADED episode 8? I thought that was one of Macross Frontier's high points. For once the show let its hair down and had some fun. I think that show was sorely missing in possible school antics that could've tied in with the overall story. Anyway, that show was too ambitious to end only after 20 or so episodes.

2009-04-09, 23:28	Link #165
luniz Member Join Date: Feb 2004	I dunno, I'm skeptical yet. Yea it's bright and has some great artwork but it's hardly the first anime to have such. The storyline so far has not impressed me. I can see it being the type where the storyline gets added to every episode as a way to push the story along (deux ex machina) but nothing really gets resolved or explained. OTOH maybe it turns out to be another FLCL (I can dream, right?).

2009-04-10, 00:54	Link #167
golthin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003	Well, it is obvious what Dan's problem is. He is easily distracted, his heart is in the right place, but he can't stay focused on the big piture. See how easily he abandon his duties just to go and compete and prove he is the best.

2009-04-10, 02:49	Link #168
Keiichi_chan Star of Misfortune Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nekomi City, Chiba Prefecture,Japan	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96JsNzSofRA The Opening^ It's like SHOE-porn. Too many clips from the first episode in it for me, but still pretty good. Can't wait for the sub of ep 2 so I can see where this is going.

2009-04-10, 07:17	Link #170
cheesie Dame Cheesie Graphic Designer Join Date: May 2004	If anyone wants a link download to the OP, feel free to PM me as I've just uploaded it for a friend.

2009-04-10, 23:59	Link #176
Fenrir_valindri Miria's #1 Disciple Join Date: Apr 2007	I thought the 2nd episode was pretty good myself, sure it was a bit heavy on the fan service, but that's to be expected with a character like Miyuki around. As for the flow of the episode, I thought it was still well paced, not too rushed and not too slow. __________________

2009-04-11, 12:55	Link #177
BiFr0st Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009	I seen many baketball animes... Obnoxious Basketball players with red hair, Earthling vs Aliens, your average high school hot guys playing basketball, but mech driven basketball players.. now I've seen everything xD

2009-04-11, 13:38	Link #179
Kaoru Chujo Yuuki Aoi Join Date: Jul 2004	The OP does it for me. Those three -- Tomatsu, Nakajima, Hayami -- are like three dragons leaping forward to play with the flaming pearl. Even if there are moments when they do not combine perfectly, there are others when the combination is sublime. And they continue to have their own voices. The show? Not so much. Like, where are we going and why should I care? I do like the mecha and their movements, and the backgrounds, though. And the opponent with the slinky white ferret-like thing. __________________ YUUKI Aoi 悠木碧. b92.03.27 (age 29). 2008 Kurenai (Murasaki). 2009 Yumeiro Pâtissière (Ichigo), Kiruminzuu (Riko), Yutori-chan (Yutori-chan). 2010 Vampire Bund (Mina Tepeş), Shiki (Sunako), Samurai Girls (Juubee), Pokémon: Black and White (Iris). 2011 Madoka Magica (Madoka), Gosick (Victorique), A-Channel (Tooru). 2012 Symphogear (Hibiki). 2014 Pilot's Love Song (Claire/Nina), Nanatsu no Taizai (Diane). 2015 Owari no Seraph (Krul Tepes), Rokka no Yuusha (Fremy). 2016 Boku no Hero Academia (Tsuyu, Froppy). 2017 Kino no Tabi (Kino). 2021 Kumo desu ga (watashi), Kaizoku Oujo (Karin), Heike Monogatari (Biwa), etc., etc. Total of 513 roles in anime and games.

2009-04-12, 03:27	Link #180
KK1412 JOEY! WHERE'S MY COFFEE!? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Deadmans Wonderland Age: 34	episode 2 another great episode not as epic as the first one but still really good so far. Kinda funny....just when you think the main character is about to make a cliche epic moment he gets trashed down completely the opposite of what you mostly see in other anime main characters. episode 2 so far so good