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ChibiGoku
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Also, I have to apologize if I just sounded rude at all in my post, but I just thought I'd post out a few mistakes, that's all. And I guess you weren't the only one who liked that episode =P. |
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ACDragonMaster
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From what I've seen of it, Angelic Layer is incredibly predictable. BUT, it's very well-told to the point where though you know what's going to happen, you want to watch it anyway. Basically the quality that makes a series rewatchable- the fact that you already know what's going to happen doesn't diminish the story quality.
I think King of Bandit Jing is kinda similar. Yes, if you really want to, you could look at is as repetative. But on the other hand, it tends to be very creative within the framework it gives itself, and half the fun is just waiting to see what twist it'll put on things this time. Also, while it does tend to be episodic, you do get multipart short story arcs, and I'd say that the final one more than makes up for any apparently lack of an overarching theme (outside of Jing being the King of Bandits) earlier on. Finally, I want to toss in my two cents on the Final Fantasy. FF:U is not a film version of FF7. FF:U is not a copy of any FF game, in fact. Practically every FF game/spinoff that has been released since 7 other than direct sequels has gotten a mixed reception by fans. Why? Because each FF is different, a different story, a different style. Many people dislike one or more of the games after 7 because of this, not to mention Spirits Within and so forth. However, one must realize that part of the uniqueness of the franchise is that each installment IS different (exception when Square finally caved to the fans' pressure and made a FF7 sequel). Granted, not everything will suit everyone's tastes, but I think people would be able to better enjoy the series more if they take that into consideration, not trying to compare everything to whatever their favorite installment in the series happens to be. With that said, FF:U is a very unique anime, and not to everyone's tastes. It's not without action, but action isn't necessarily the main focus. It has a peculiar animation style, that if you look at it from the assumption it was done deliberately is actually kinda neat. The plot isn't necessarily for everyone, but that's true of virtually any anime. But really, the greatest problem FF:U is saddled with is the fact that it's a FF title, and that means people make assumptions, and thus like any other FF title judge it by the rest of the franchise and not on its own. But if you don't take it too seriously, more of a sidestory with a twist, it can definitely be enjoyable. Besides, I think FF7 fulfilled the FF series' drama/angst quotiant right then and there, do we really need more? Also, it's a thought of mine after seeing the entire series, that the main character is not Ai and Yu and company, but rather Kumo. Which gives the series an entirely different meaning. |
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CloakBass
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bob_loblaw
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Very true. While watching AL, I couldn't help but grumble at the predictable nature of its storyline; Misaki's rise in the ranks, her eventual rival and the series' ending. However, for some reason, I kept at it, even though I predicted the results for most of the contests. Of course, the showrunners threw in a twist or two I wasn't expecting. I was surprisingly happy they did that because it increased my enjoyment of the show. The relationships of the shows characters and how they're resolved is what ultimately kept me watching. However, I haven't felt the need to re-watch it a second time; gave the set away to my my younger cousins. But that's not a knock against the show. I rarely re-watch any anime, as it is, unless it's something I absolutely love. |
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TheShadow99
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I'll have to be the fourth to suggest Angelic Layer... It's very much the Shoujo take on the (now classic) shonen tournament formate, however that doesn't mean it isn't interesting... Shonen tournament format is pretty limiting and predictable (the hero will always win when it counts, often the hero is the child of a 'legendary' figure within said tournament, etc), Just look at MAR or any of the various card game promoting series'... The thing that sets Angelic Layer apart is it's more emotional and character building (rather than power building) take on the idea. That's what makes it more interesting than normal (I appreciate AL more than any of the Shoenn titles)...
Heck I'm awfully tempted to show AL at the convention I help run. I was the head fo video, now I'm the vice chair... Either way I can get anything shown I really want...  Locally their seem to be alot more women into anime than men, so it actually makes alot of sense...
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Kazuki-san
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ANN_Bamboo
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;p I wasn't going to watch 51 episodes, so I watched the first disc, the 3rd disc, the 5th disc, and the 7th disc. I figure if I didn't figure out what was happening in one of the discs, then I was missing something and had to go back and watch the missing discs. With most of the boxsets, I've already seen all the episodes, because I watched them all when they came out on fat DVD. But with some of the series (like Chrono Crusade and DNAngel), I never got around to reviewing the later volumes because by the time I watched them, the thinpaks had already come out. So that's what inspired me to do this thinpak edition-- partially to show people what was out there, and also to kind of make up for not finishing reviewing some of the series ^^; The ones that I didn't watch in their completion on regular DVD (sadly, only like, 3), I watched all the episodes if they captivated me, and every other disc if they didn't. Needless to say, it ate up most of my Christmas break. There's a few holes in the column though, I have to admit. I forgot a thinpak or two, so I'll be throwing them in later ones, and I wasn't able to put in any of the Bandai thinpaks because they didn't send any to me so I wasn't sure of their selection, but I might slide them into later columns as well. |
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Zac
ANN Executive Editor
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Congratulations to Bamboo on her 100th column.
Now she just has to write 129 more to catch up with me 
Just kidding. Seriously congratulations. |
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Hi no Neko
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I only saw one episode of Happy Lesson, but it seemed pretty good to me. Maybe it just works better in little bits?
And I saw all of Eden's Bowy. (My dad plays Oltran in the dub!) I liked it a bit . . . it's one of those series that you wish had more fans, but can easily see why it doesn't. XP |
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Mohawk52
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Congrats on passing 100. May you live long enough for the next 100.
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Zakuro1208
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Congrats!
 Lovely Column!
Ill definatly be entering the Grocery thing. ^-^ I think it'll be fun!! :3 |
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Samurai-with-glasses
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Wow. Just wow. Look at all these huggable thinpaks.
Even I and my ever-starved budget will be able to afford at least two of them immediately, and I already have Evangelion thinpak -- it's the best Eva release Evar, except if you buy the Platinum single DVD's.
A great 100th Column, Bamboo/Sakechan, and thank you for showing me the Light of many of those thinpak boxsets covered in one column.
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CloakBass
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shenlongmizuno
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I agree with both 100% |
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darkhunter
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Not worth getting. |
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I almost cried when it was rubbing against a tree trunk thinking it was its mom. It was sooo cute. 
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