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02-27-2018, 06:15 AM | #741 |
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Taking a small break from GARO, I'm 5 episodes into Shogeki Gouraigan.
I can see why lot of people are hating it. And normally I would hate it too (FYI I'm not into the Inoue = sh!t debate. I dislike lot of stuff he is involved with, but I don't scream "sh!t" everytime I see his name somewhere). Also because I'm not into comedy toku much. But I don't know why, I kinda like Gouraigan. Without being able to explain. I find it funny to watch even though there isn't much substance so far (Episode 5 and the Hikaribito team is just assembled). Maybe because the suits and weapons are cool. Maybe also because when they want to do something, they don't do it half only. They go the farthest they can without regret even if it can annoy people. comedy parts ? => Exaggerate it the most you can. Facial expressions, big laugh and movements. sexy/erotic part ? => don't do it half. put as much nudity/suggestiveness as you can. EDIT : good point also because trying Gouraigan will make me go out from my Kamen Rider/GARO(/Sentai) comfort zone. I will probably be more willing to try less known tokus. Even some that are from other countries. Last edited by Omnikaiser; 02-27-2018 at 06:21 AM.. |
02-27-2018, 11:57 PM | #742 |
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I generally liked Shougeki Gouraigan. It was really weird, but I found that the humor generally clicked with me. The show only lost me near the end, when it decided that it really wanted me to get invested in the Gou/Jin/Rin love triangle. A show as goofy as Shougeki Gouraigan really can't abruptly pivot to drama (the last major action scene is amazing, though).
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02-28-2018, 11:27 AM | #743 |
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I started watching Garo Gold Storm as my technical first Garo series. Real good idea there.
It alright. I don't like that all the monsters are just CGI instead of suits, but I guess that with how little they appear and how acrobatic the fights are, that would be difficult. Still sucks because they're all really good designs. |
03-01-2018, 08:20 AM | #744 |
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I started watching Garo Gold Storm as my technical first Garo series. Real good idea there.
It alright. I don't like that all the monsters are just CGI instead of suits, but I guess that with how little they appear and how acrobatic the fights are, that would be difficult. Still sucks because they're all really good designs. |
03-01-2018, 12:36 PM | #745 |
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I generally liked Shougeki Gouraigan. It was really weird, but I found that the humor generally clicked with me. The show only lost me near the end, when it decided that it really wanted me to get invested in the Gou/Jin/Rin love triangle. A show as goofy as Shougeki Gouraigan really can't abruptly pivot to drama (the last major action scene is amazing, though).
I see what you mean now. But it's weird. It's like. I can't find anything overly positive to say about the show (being about fights, comedy, suggestiveness and now serious plot parts), but I still have a soft spot for it. Last edited by Omnikaiser; 03-01-2018 at 12:38 PM.. |
03-01-2018, 01:02 PM | #746 |
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03-01-2018, 09:25 PM | #747 |
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03-02-2018, 02:48 AM | #748 |
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Either on TV Nihon torrents, or Kissasian. did that change since then ? I know some people don't like TVN, I don't really try to know why (I'm not picky with subs and don't really want my party to be pooped on), but you know, when you're in the desert, you take anything that is edible even if you would like caviar. I'm done with Gouraigan. As I said before, I understand why people hate it. If you look at it with tokusatsu/sentai in mind, that's trash. But that's not how it should be taken. That's clearly a Sentai parody/mockery (without bad intentions) from Amemiya's part. It should not be taken seriously. And for a parody, that's pretty good. Exaggeration in everything that makes Sentai a Sentai + parody element - Exaggerated facial expressions and attitude from the protagonists - fourth wall breaking all over the place - cameos from past "seasons" (should be taken as "previous Amemiya's work") : Hijii Mika and that brush scene + Gan being played by KR Saga/Byakuya Kishi Dan - Plot being literally episode 1 and then 9/10 to 13, mimicking how often past tokus were plot at the beginning, lot of filler in the middle, and then plot again around Episode 40 - The "vilain" being redeemed fairly easily for an absurd reason, helping the protags, while the "good" superior being turns out to be evil at the last minute. tropes - Toku being overloaded with gravure idol turned here into a "porn actress parade" (or "actresses" known for their bodies more than carrier. Like Surfer Jane, Hitomi's friend or Jin pervert assistant) In the end, it won't stay in my heart for years (except the opening/main theme. I love it) But I took Gouraigan for what it should be : an absurd Sentai parody. And I enjoyed it as such. Last edited by Omnikaiser; 03-02-2018 at 02:51 AM.. |
03-02-2018, 02:28 PM | #749 |
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I mean, I'm also not super willing to shell out cash for the first Garo series right now, but that could change later on. If I ever get through watching any of these series. |
03-06-2018, 05:25 AM | #750 |
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I'm done with GARO "yami o terasu mono" and "goldstorm"
Very interesting ones. At first I didn't like the atmosphere of "yami". Compared to Saejimas, Makai knights looked too much like punks instead of chivalrous knights. But as the episodes went on, they grew on me. To finally win my heart in the middle, during that scene in the factory when they all burst in tears when they realize what is happening in the city. The real vilain reveal was unexpected (a bit too much ?). I didn't really expect anything to happen with Ryuga's mother too, but it did. And that was some kind of emotions rollercoaster (between the mother, Enhou character, etc...). very nice. Ryuga really won his GARO title (and full armor) nicely in the show. ----------------- Goldstorm was amazing too. I wasn't too sure about the limited cast at first (at least Ryuga + Rian returning only and rest of the cast from Yami not being present) Aside from not!Decade overacting much (I enjoy Jinga and his way of talking though), rest of the cast was enjoyable. Especially Ryume. Her fighting style is interesting, you can really feel she is strong when she casts spells (a thing I don't feel when it's Rian doing it... which is a shame). D.Ringo and his pervert cowgirl babe are a bit empty though (especially her...) about the vilain couple, I liked the fact they didn't focus it much on "oh that's their tragic past, I understand/pity them blablabla". Lot of shows would have taken that route. I'm glad they didn't do here. The idea of the season being to accept the darkness within you instead of succumb to it is interesting. The show teach Ryuga the darkness isn't necessarily evil if you accept it's existence and are aware of it. The idea of giving Ryuga his "black armor" from Yami o terasu mono back, and make it an alternative version of GARO with different powers to use, instead of a downgrade, is really interesting lorewise. So far GARO was all about "shining" and being good and all, there was no place for darkness. GARO was the embodiment of pure light. This different approach was kinda risky, but I find it awesome in the end. Seeing Ryuga switch between his darkness and light mode during fights. And this final scene with the giant GARO made of people's lifeforce. Wow. I really loved it. Now I'm almost done with GARO. I just need to find the Biku movie, watch makai retsuden, and then I'll give a chance to the animes (and hopefully by the end of the year Kami no Kiba will be subbed after it's DVD/Blu-Ray release) Last edited by Omnikaiser; 03-06-2018 at 05:30 AM.. |
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