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04-10-2017, 05:07 PM | #11 |
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Ghost was a sitcom that was re-edited to be from Takeru's view. It actually is a Japanese adaptation of The Office starring Onari and his two subordinates.
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04-10-2017, 05:20 PM | #12 |
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Was that what it was? I assumed it was a mix of the two. I'm not sure if it was a *good* mix of the two but...
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04-11-2017, 01:21 AM | #13 |
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I'd normally say low stakes. Zyuohger being so character focused was what helped it be so charming and entertaining.
However, Gekiranger is a thing, and it's ongoing plot kept me engrossed. The villains were threatening due to being involved in their own B plot, and our heroes growth was natural due to the rising threat. Both styles of plots have their weaknesses, but I think the low stakes, more character driven series tend to be worse off because of it. A lot of shows take a fair number of episodes to really get you engrossed into the cast. But whereas other comedy/character series can put a focus on this, Sentai needs to add multiple action scenes as well as the mech fight. This dampers things because if you don't find yourself really enjoying the cast (Or at least a few members) after 6 or 7 episodes (*Cough*Kyuranger*CoughCough*), it's difficult to really buckle yourself in for the long haul. |
04-11-2017, 12:05 PM | #14 |
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You're creating a false dichotomy here. Stories can, and should, be both plot-oriented and character-oriented. In fact, separation of character and plot (they're inextricably intertwined in the best stories) is often the easiest way to spot a weak storyteller.
That said, I think there's something to be said about preferring low-stakes stories to high-stakes stories (personally, I think they both have their merits). The great thing about Super Sentai is that because it's rebooted every season, you don't actually have to choose! Last edited by Kamen Rider Lucha; 04-11-2017 at 12:08 PM.. |
04-11-2017, 12:46 PM | #15 |
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You're creating a false dichotomy here. Stories can, and should, be both plot-oriented and character-oriented. In fact, separation of character and plot (they're inextricably intertwined in the best stories) is often the easiest way to spot a weak storyteller.
That said, I think there's something to be said about preferring low-stakes stories to high-stakes stories (personally, I think they both have their merits). The great thing about Super Sentai is that because it's rebooted every season, you don't actually have to choose! |
04-11-2017, 05:02 PM | #16 |
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If I had to choose one then obviously character driven. With a story driven one the story could be amazing but the characters could end up ruining it in one form or another. Which would annoy/disappoint/piss me off more because the ideas the show has sound amazing, but the use of characters ruins it, like Ghost, Wizard, and Kyuranger (as of episode 9 at least). I think I may have messed up what I said.
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04-11-2017, 05:47 PM | #17 |
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Still not exactly sure what you mean, but based on what I think you are saying, mine would be high stakes. I want plot, which is why Dairanger is my favorite show.
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04-11-2017, 08:36 PM | #18 |
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I guess I did word the question rather oddly didn't I? I guess what I mean by character driven is... a show that's very in the moment. They may be fighting against monster who intends to take over the world, but they aren't really under the same kind of pressure story driven teams are. For character driven Sentai, filler episodes are the main reason you watch the show. This definition is a bit "shakey" for certain Sentai that I consider character driver rather then story driven but that's probably the best way I could describe it.
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04-11-2017, 08:49 PM | #19 |
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I'd prefer both, but if I had to pick between good plot and good characters? I'd pick characters any day. It doesn't matter how good the plot is, if I hate the characters, or just find them boring, I'm not going to like the show.
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