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DS Wants You! To Watch Toku(-inspired) Anime!
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05-20-2022, 05:57 PM
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Daikaijuman54
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Okay, so I've been finished with this for a while now but held back and waited for you to finish. I was really tempted to leave an ominous, misleading message at one point that was like, "So I finished the show... And I have some things to say..."
But have to say, this show can certainly set up a finale (albeit somewhat a bit rushed), and I'm happy to say, I really liked this series. It doesn't answer every question, nor does it give us everything we might have liked some context on, but overall, I'm satisfied, maybe even thinking this is the better than what I might have been expecting.
I do tend to always expect the unexpected, dreading the worst, the moment where everything goes wrong, the one bad apple that spoils the bunch. I had those concerns about every turn, maybe because I've been disappointed by things far more often than I'd like, or maybe this show's atmosphere and conflict kept me on my toes at almost every interval and maybe that's what made this ending, dare I say, great for me.
Yes, it's ending was most definitely trying to replicate Gypsy Danger's sendoff in the first film, but even that didn't feel like them trying to bank on nostalgia or rehash to drive their story, and that's something I can greatly appreciate, even making the ending bittersweet, where not everyone makes it to the happy ending. While I would have talked more about each episode individually, I feel like I might not have been able to convey my feelings on them without contradicting myself, or maybe it's because I'm just too tired lately, which is entirely possible.
This show is a good companion to Pacific Rim, but also remains good on its own. And interestingly enough, I must say how much I can relate to Taylor in so many ways. Always the middleman, taking in both sides trying to figure out the best for everyone, not taking risks if you can help it. I felt a lot of the weight of his struggles that it resonated with me, something I find rare in media. Yes, there were times I felt like yelling, "you fools!" (they should have dealt with the sisters before running off, being one such example), but it was all just nitpicks.
There were indeed many times I felt like there was probably going to be more while watching the final episode, but as mentioned, I was satisfied. Even now, looking back at some of the plot holes, thinking of what more could be used in this universe, I don't think I'll mind if Pacific Rim suddenly becomes forgotten. It's not perfect, but expecting perfection is an impossibility, but I enjoyed this show, and I'm glad I watched it. It wasn't trying to live up to the expectations of the films, nor was it trying to be the "the new MCU," it told a grounded story and played with the formula in interesting and unique ways, that I'm proud of.
Now I just need to get back to the other shows on my list...
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