Forum - View topicHey, Answerman! [2009-06-19]
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Takeyo
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That's Captain N, the Game Master, and don't you forget it! 
Don't ever go changin', Brian. |
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RogueJedi86
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I quite like Eureka seveN's first OP. It has the style, a catchy song, very pretty visuals, and some good forethought, with some imagery in it that doesn't show up until some 30 episodes in(2 OPs later). Plus it isn't based on a manga, so the foreshadowing imagery was more indication of very clear story and series planning. A very good OP in general.
The Code Geass OPs are fun too, for what it's worth. |
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DuelLadyS
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That was the only one I couldn't place. Now, is Captain N there about to put Bubsy out of his misery? Because, y'know, that'd probably be a good thing... 
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Cait
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Handley hasn't been sentenced yet, and he wasn't "convicted," he plead guilty. We also don't know if what he had in his posession was even loli porn or not. We do know one of the books had bestiality in it (with questionably aged characters), which is probably the one Handley was too scared to fight in court (the artistic merit of such a thing is questionable at best). He can't appeal his conviction because he "admitted" his guilt, so basically, whatever he gets sentenced is what he's going to get.
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jenthehen
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Those two cases aren't really comparable at all, though ... one was a criminal case and the other civil. One actually went to trial with a jury, while the other was a plea bargain. |
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jenthehen
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I think Eureka SeveN's 4th opening is the best :3 It just ties in so well with the themes of the show AND it is epic and awesome! |
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Mohawk52
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The Human Spider
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I loved the first CG OP song. Currently my favorite type of OPs are ones with songs that are actually about the show, especially songs that mention a character/robots special moves/attacks. One of my favorite moments of any OP song is in the GETTER ROBO ARMAGHEDON OP where the singer suddenly shout out "CHANGE GETTAAAAAA!!!!" I also really like OPs with dancing in them(e.g. OVERMAN KING GAINER, LUCKY STAR) and extremely abstract OPs(e.g. PARANOIA AGENT) |
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Key
Moderator
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To spin off of what Veers said in the bit about openers:
Another series whose opener sets up the story is Scrapped Princess. If you ever pay attention to that opener in light of what's said in the first episode, you'll see that it's actually the prologue for the series. (And it's a damn good song, too.) I also completely agree with what was said about the synchronicity between music and visuals being critical; that is one place where "Cruel Angel's Thesis," the opener for Neon Genesis Evangelion, has always excelled. I also rate an opener setting the stage for a series in some way, whether it be in terms of tone, mood, or story, to be critical, which is why I find "Red Fraction," the opener for Black Lagoon, to be so good. Of course, some openers just have too good a song, and are too pretty, to ignore. "Shine," the opener for Moribito, falls into that category. |
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Veers
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I didn't want my example list in my email response to get too long
 Here are a few more shows I think have well done intros:
Moribito Last Exile Kino no Tabi GitS:SAC AIR ef - a tale of memories Elfen Lied Tales of the Abyss |
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MokonaModoki
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That's a truly mind-numbing attempt at non sequitur logic. Could you have found a worse analogy? I'd think you were trolling us if you didn't make this sort of mistake so often in these sorts of discussions.
He was convicted when his guilty plea was accepted, he just wasn't tried. As for his sentencing, if it goes badly there will be avenues for relief on appeal. The existence of the federal sentencing guidelines makes it really quite common. Even the fact that the sentencing guidelines are those for child pornography and not those for obscenity could be subject to appeal. There are a number of enhancements under those guidelines so obviously applicable only to offenses involving real children that the sentence could end up wildly disportionate to the offense.
Nope. He can not withdraw his guilty plea under any circumstances once it has been accepted. The document he signed explicitly states that he waives any right to appeal his conviction pr change his plea once it has been accepted. Also that he wasn't made any promises or intimidated in any way. The entire document would have been reviewed in court with his acknowledgment that he understood what it said transcribed into the court record. He's well and truly screwed. The exception permitted by his plea is that he can pursue relief from his conviction for ineffective assistance of counsel. I personally think that it is possible that he'd have a basis for doing so, but I doubt he would unless he picks up 5 years or so at sentencing. It wouldn't accomplish much if successful besides getting him another chance at the trial that he doesn't appear to want. |
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hikaru004
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The courts are not nice places to be. You go to court you risk a harsher sentence than any plea bargaining attempt. The RIAA case could have plea bargained (settled out of court like the other RIAA cases) but instead went to court and lost.
It's a risk. Like it or not. Handley acted on the advice of his counsel. I trust his counsel over any links that can be found online to the contrary. The case is over and done with. It's time to move on imo. |
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writerpatrick
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I've found myself more interested in the endings lately. I'm often skipping the opening, but the endings have some really interesting animation and songs.
This year there's two notables, Slap-Up Party and Eden of the East. Slap-Up has a nice play upon classic games. (And if you're into those games you should check out the Aveyond series.) Eden of the East has a unique stop-motion paper cut-out animation created by cutting paper and photographing it. |
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Agent355
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Wow. I hadn't been following the Handley case closely, so this is the first I heard that he plead guilty and was convicted. As much as I hate child porn in all its guises, no one should have to do time for owning fictional/imaginary imagery. I hope his appeal goes well.
On to fun stuff: anime openers.and closers sure got me into J-pop and rock! I've watched shows I didn't really like just for the OPs and EDs! I can't believe no one mentioned the animated crazy loveliness of Azumanga Dioh's Op (and ED). I never watched Neon Genesis Evangelion, but I love Cruel Angel's Thesis. Similarly, I never really watched Sailor Moon (I know, I should check my Otaku membership!) But as a kid I fell in love with it's girl-power filled English dub theme. I still remember the lyrics: "Fighting evil by moonlight, Winning love by daylight' Never running from a real fight, She is the one, she's Sailor Moon..." That and the Pokemon theme really take me back. 
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Bring Out The Branston
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I have been to both large and small cons and I think the main con of these events is that most the people not involved in the industry tend to be quite stuck up and look down on anybody with a lesser knowledge on the subject to themselves.
Most anime fans aren't particularly nice people and the few that are don't really go to conventions. |
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