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FuzzyWuzzy · 2008-04-25, 22:13

Actually, I always need to be in the defensive. I can't or shouldn't get rid of that phobia. For some reason, I attract gay guys all the time. Gay men in USA are ok since they are sophisticated, style and they have pride but gay men from my race are horrible. I blame the tv shows in my home country which makes gay men in my country horrible. Gay men in my country are aggressive, no shame, loud and wild. They like it like that too.

When I go to a party and a gay guy from my race has an eye for me. Geeze yo. He would be clinging to me, hugging me, following me around, and would create scenes and excuses to touch me. I would just say "stop it", "just chill" and push them away but they won't listen. Gay guys in my country do not like or want to be with gay men. They like straight guys for some reason. They will be trying to give me money too and trying to seduce me by saying they would blah blah blah. I swear, being good looking is a curse sometimes.

gknight · 2008-04-27, 03:42

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Originally Posted by anime_cat

You say you are a little homophobic but seem to want to move past that if I am reading your post right. I would suggest that the best cure for any phobia is to confront it. Read more of it and watch more of it to understand it. If you can understand a thing, you can defeat a phobia. Also Akira is below drinking age...but likely of legal age otherwise. Its much less questionable than Kodomo no Jikan thats for sure.

loved your post, but i think by "the kid" he meant Haruka-sama (from the arcade) and not akira. :]

NoOneKnowS · 2008-04-27, 10:05

While I hate BL. It'll probably let it pass this time since I'm quite enjoying the series. It's really funny. This and Nabari no Ou. Though Nabari is more on the bad-ass; character development side. I'm watching this pretty much for the action+comedy side.

technomo12 · 2008-04-27, 11:12

okb4 anything else is this shounen ai???

MUAHAHAHAHAHA · 2008-04-27, 11:18

i like this series but the only thing that bothers me is Akira's voice,who is voiced by Daisuke Ono seem to be a bit too mature for his age.I just can't shake that off.And the humour scene that happens during the battle seem out of place.it's not funny to me

Saleh · 2008-04-27, 11:51

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Originally Posted by technomo12

okb4 anything else is this shounen ai???

Yes, it is shounen ai/bishounen series (Atleast it is till episode 3).

LKK · 2008-05-02, 10:53

When I first heard about Monochrome Factor, I think it was going to be a fairly straightforward action adventure / fighting series. Now I think it's a comedy disguised as an action adventure series. The comedy is what I look forward to more and more with each episode. In many ways, the series reminds me of Get Backers. Not in plot or characters, of course. But in how the scenes turn in chibi comic in an instant.

Ep 4. I liked how Shirogane reminded the others that the senpai would not have been susceptible to possession if there wasn't already some darkness in his heart. It was his habit of looking down on others that didn't meet his standards that allowed the shadow creature to enter his heart. Aya had better be careful. She suffers from some of that same dark trait that senpai has.

Sinestra · 2008-05-02, 14:10

Someone please reassure me that Suzuno will do more than yell and scream and dish discipline through the whole series. First episode was kind of funny when she did but not its just starting to irritate me

SuperKnuckles · 2008-05-03, 04:12

This series is turning rather.... BLEACHY.

Not that it's bad because I actually find it more fun than Bleach's earlier eps at the moment.

It seems a lot of the characters Akira comes in casual contact with starts seeing the other world, especially after getting attacked by the demons.

Saleh · 2008-05-03, 07:36

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Originally Posted by Sinestra

Someone please reassure me that Suzuno will do more than yell and scream and dish discipline through the whole series. First episode was kind of funny when she did but not its just starting to irritate me

Suzuno starts doing more than that after episode 3 but her habits probably won't change.

Xannieh · 2008-05-03, 21:25

I finally caught all the way up through the 4 episodes and I'm truly enjoying it. I wasn't sure after episode 1 but it's a lot of fun it seems. Even with the Hate-on I'm getting for Aya... I'm just like shut up already.... I love the other characters though so it balances out I guess.

yupyupyup · 2008-05-07, 17:35

Is this a gay show? I just watch the first ep, but it's kinda ugly (red-lip shadow dude, kissing scene...)

desi09 · 2008-05-15, 20:35

Episode 5 was made of pure win!

Spoiler for episode 5:

SuperKnuckles · 2008-05-16, 13:31

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Originally Posted by yupyupyup

Is this a gay show? I just watch the first ep, but it's kinda ugly (red-lip shadow dude, kissing scene...)

I think it sorta relies on gay jokes.. not being gay itself. It watches like Naruto kissing scenes, so there.

zalem · 2008-05-17, 10:56

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Originally Posted by technomo12

okb4 anything else is this shounen ai???

No, it isn't. The manga this is based on is a shounen series. The shounen ai-like comedy moments were added to this. So you can say it's sort of filler material. If you notice there is less of it as the series progresses. Don't know if the script writers will add more BL comedy to it, but I have a feeling they won't anymore at this point.

orion · 2008-05-26, 04:58

Where's the love?

I caught up with this title and it's funny. Sure there's the BL jokes but it really doesn't go that far as episode 1 kiss. Shirogane is toned down after episode 3 so far.

The new goth lolita character was interesting as she taunted Aya.

Kengo gets props for beating up Akira. For those keeping count Akira is developing a huge harem consisting of guys, and spirits of both genders.

SuperKnuckles · 2008-06-23, 06:10

Oh God. The latest few episodes had me up in stitches because they were so funny. Haven't seen much funnier episodes since a few Druaga eps. I never expected a full blown comedy from Monochrome Factor, though I seem to be saying that a lot.

Dop · 2008-06-25, 04:59

Episode 7 with its reverse trap was good, but episode eight's crimes against Shakespeare was one of the funniest things.
It's really the comedy aspect of this show that keeps me watching.

MUAHAHAHAHAHA · 2008-07-12, 04:39

This series could have been good,but i have a few issues with it:

1)Character personality.None of these characters intrigued me in any way,all of them are freaking BORING to watch.Their characters are too straightforward and generic.None of them hold any dark secrets(maybe shirogane has dark secrets,but i am telling you his character is being wasted away atm).There is not much character development,and i all of them annoyed me.

i)Akira - his anti-hero character didn't manage to win me over.I am a big fan of such heroes,but i find him rather meh.Not even his "cool" words when "consoling" the ppl who was possesed by shadow monster.

ii)Kengo - Does he enjoy being a dog?Does he?The answer is YES.I know the part with him acting like a dog was intended to be funny,but i felt it has gone "overboard".I started feeling annoyed with him.He no longer serve his purpose as comedic relief.All he wants all the time is " i want to be with Akira!" What is he?A baby yearning for his mother?Seriously,Shirogane should consider him a rival.

iii)Aya - *yawns* Is she the reincarnation of Justice Bao?Her speech about justice and blah blah blah is really boring.She doesn't serve much purpose there other than as Akira's comrade.

iv)Shirogane - Man,this dude could be an intriguing character,but i feel his character is wasted.All he did up to this point was fighting along with Akira,offering a few not-so-useful advices and flirting with Akira.Very little has been revealed about him,other than he is from royalty.I am a big fan of shounen-ai/yaoi,but i dislike it when the relationship seem to go nowhere.But i have to admit,his voice is sexy.

v)The baddies - Really,can't they do more than appearing and causing chaos?I never liked villains who are originally villains,or villains who acted like villains.I prefer villains with twisted personality,and these guys here are so dull in their roles.I really hope more will be revealed about the villains,like a sad past or something that made them become baddies,not just your usual "destroy and causing chaos" mission.

vi) Minor characters - These characters in the episodic episode of monochrome factor didn't have much to offer as well.It was so freaking predictable.And most of them ended happily(i am not trying to sound like a sadist here but hey,a few tragic deaths here and there won't hurt.It would give the episodes more impact)

The episodes are too episodic.i understand the show still has a long way to go,but if it keep going at such pace,i will have to stop watching it

SuperKnuckles · 2008-07-12, 12:24

Well, it basically is a shonen title with a pretty spontaneous sense of humor. I think the show wouldn't be as half as interesting if it wasn't. I do like Akira a bit though. He's basically what Kurosaki Ichigo should have been in Bleach. Ichigo basically lost almost all of his cynical wit after the first few arcs.

2008-05-02, 10:53	Link #87
LKK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62	When I first heard about Monochrome Factor, I think it was going to be a fairly straightforward action adventure / fighting series. Now I think it's a comedy disguised as an action adventure series. The comedy is what I look forward to more and more with each episode. In many ways, the series reminds me of Get Backers. Not in plot or characters, of course. But in how the scenes turn in chibi comic in an instant. Ep 4. I liked how Shirogane reminded the others that the senpai would not have been susceptible to possession if there wasn't already some darkness in his heart. It was his habit of looking down on others that didn't meet his standards that allowed the shadow creature to enter his heart. Aya had better be careful. She suffers from some of that same dark trait that senpai has. __________________ Avatar: Hazuki of Natsuyuki Rendezvous / Signature: flowers from Natsuyuki Rendezvous

2008-05-02, 14:10	Link #88
Sinestra ション (^^) IT Support Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Freedom Guard Ship Amaterasu	Someone please reassure me that Suzuno will do more than yell and scream and dish discipline through the whole series. First episode was kind of funny when she did but not its just starting to irritate me __________________

2008-05-15, 20:35	Link #93
desi09 Sono un cattivo perdente. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Age: 32	Episode 5 was made of pure win! Spoiler for episode 5: Kengo is now my favorite character! Well, in this episode we receive new info about our mysterious Shirogane-san and we get to meet a new character (who calls Aya a gorilla XD). I want to know more about Shirogane-san!!!! Apparently, he's some royalty O_o.....oh yeah...there's some shonen-ai references that made me lol this episode! Can't wait for episode 6!

2008-05-26, 04:58	Link #96
orion Waiting for more taiyuki! Join Date: Jan 2004	Where's the love? I caught up with this title and it's funny. Sure there's the BL jokes but it really doesn't go that far as episode 1 kiss. Shirogane is toned down after episode 3 so far. The new goth lolita character was interesting as she taunted Aya. Kengo gets props for beating up Akira. For those keeping count Akira is developing a huge harem consisting of guys, and spirits of both genders. __________________

2008-04-25, 22:13	Link #81
FuzzyWuzzy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Actually, I always need to be in the defensive. I can't or shouldn't get rid of that phobia. For some reason, I attract gay guys all the time. Gay men in USA are ok since they are sophisticated, style and they have pride but gay men from my race are horrible. I blame the tv shows in my home country which makes gay men in my country horrible. Gay men in my country are aggressive, no shame, loud and wild. They like it like that too. When I go to a party and a gay guy from my race has an eye for me. Geeze yo. He would be clinging to me, hugging me, following me around, and would create scenes and excuses to touch me. I would just say "stop it", "just chill" and push them away but they won't listen. Gay guys in my country do not like or want to be with gay men. They like straight guys for some reason. They will be trying to give me money too and trying to seduce me by saying they would blah blah blah. I swear, being good looking is a curse sometimes.

2008-04-27, 10:05	Link #83
NoOneKnowS Who am I? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Babuyan Islands	While I hate BL. It'll probably let it pass this time since I'm quite enjoying the series. It's really funny. This and Nabari no Ou. Though Nabari is more on the bad-ass; character development side. I'm watching this pretty much for the action+comedy side.

2008-04-27, 11:12	Link #84
technomo12 Wise Otaku Seeker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philippines Age: 34	okb4 anything else is this shounen ai???

2008-04-27, 11:18	Link #85
MUAHAHAHAHAHA Hail the power of Fujoshi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hahahahahahahahaha Age: 35	i like this series but the only thing that bothers me is Akira's voice,who is voiced by Daisuke Ono seem to be a bit too mature for his age.I just can't shake that off.And the humour scene that happens during the battle seem out of place.it's not funny to me

2008-05-03, 04:12	Link #89
SuperKnuckles Anime Hobbyist Join Date: Dec 2004	This series is turning rather.... BLEACHY. Not that it's bad because I actually find it more fun than Bleach's earlier eps at the moment. It seems a lot of the characters Akira comes in casual contact with starts seeing the other world, especially after getting attacked by the demons.

2008-05-03, 21:25	Link #91
Xannieh Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Naperville, IL	I finally caught all the way up through the 4 episodes and I'm truly enjoying it. I wasn't sure after episode 1 but it's a lot of fun it seems. Even with the Hate-on I'm getting for Aya... I'm just like shut up already.... I love the other characters though so it balances out I guess.

2008-05-07, 17:35	Link #92
yupyupyup Member Join Date: May 2007	Is this a gay show? I just watch the first ep, but it's kinda ugly (red-lip shadow dude, kissing scene...)

2008-06-23, 06:10	Link #97
SuperKnuckles Anime Hobbyist Join Date: Dec 2004	Oh God. The latest few episodes had me up in stitches because they were so funny. Haven't seen much funnier episodes since a few Druaga eps. I never expected a full blown comedy from Monochrome Factor, though I seem to be saying that a lot.

2008-06-25, 04:59	Link #98
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	Episode 7 with its reverse trap was good, but episode eight's crimes against Shakespeare was one of the funniest things. It's really the comedy aspect of this show that keeps me watching.

2008-07-12, 04:39	Link #99
MUAHAHAHAHAHA Hail the power of Fujoshi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hahahahahahahahaha Age: 35	This series could have been good,but i have a few issues with it: 1)Character personality.None of these characters intrigued me in any way,all of them are freaking BORING to watch.Their characters are too straightforward and generic.None of them hold any dark secrets(maybe shirogane has dark secrets,but i am telling you his character is being wasted away atm).There is not much character development,and i all of them annoyed me. i)Akira - his anti-hero character didn't manage to win me over.I am a big fan of such heroes,but i find him rather meh.Not even his "cool" words when "consoling" the ppl who was possesed by shadow monster. ii)Kengo - Does he enjoy being a dog?Does he?The answer is YES.I know the part with him acting like a dog was intended to be funny,but i felt it has gone "overboard".I started feeling annoyed with him.He no longer serve his purpose as comedic relief.All he wants all the time is " i want to be with Akira!" What is he?A baby yearning for his mother?Seriously,Shirogane should consider him a rival. iii)Aya - yawns Is she the reincarnation of Justice Bao?Her speech about justice and blah blah blah is really boring.She doesn't serve much purpose there other than as Akira's comrade. iv)Shirogane - Man,this dude could be an intriguing character,but i feel his character is wasted.All he did up to this point was fighting along with Akira,offering a few not-so-useful advices and flirting with Akira.Very little has been revealed about him,other than he is from royalty.I am a big fan of shounen-ai/yaoi,but i dislike it when the relationship seem to go nowhere.But i have to admit,his voice is sexy. v)The baddies - Really,can't they do more than appearing and causing chaos?I never liked villains who are originally villains,or villains who acted like villains.I prefer villains with twisted personality,and these guys here are so dull in their roles.I really hope more will be revealed about the villains,like a sad past or something that made them become baddies,not just your usual "destroy and causing chaos" mission. vi) Minor characters - These characters in the episodic episode of monochrome factor didn't have much to offer as well.It was so freaking predictable.And most of them ended happily(i am not trying to sound like a sadist here but hey,a few tragic deaths here and there won't hurt.It would give the episodes more impact) The episodes are too episodic.i understand the show still has a long way to go,but if it keep going at such pace,i will have to stop watching it

2008-07-12, 12:24	Link #100
SuperKnuckles Anime Hobbyist Join Date: Dec 2004	Well, it basically is a shonen title with a pretty spontaneous sense of humor. I think the show wouldn't be as half as interesting if it wasn't. I do like Akira a bit though. He's basically what Kurosaki Ichigo should have been in Bleach. Ichigo basically lost almost all of his cynical wit after the first few arcs.