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02-04-2024, 07:16 PM | #831 |
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For the first blue in a lead roll, she absolutely delivered! A lot of things. She probably had the wildest swings between "what the hell" and "that's awesome" moments amongst the entire cast.
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04-05-2024, 12:16 PM | #832 |
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Episode 1: Crimson is the Sound of Dawn Oh man, this show drew me in right away. I figured it would, as from the trailer I could tell that it had alot of aspects that I tend to love whenever they pop up in stories. So what's this about? Metallic Rouge takes place in a future where humans have cultivated Mars, and live together with androids known as Neans(Neons?). The Neans are very much second class citizens, bound to forever serve humans. But there are those who have started to break free of their oppressive human programming, and try to live their lives as they see fit. Among these are the Immortal Nine, a group of Neans that the government wants put down, and as such have our main character, Rouge, to execute them. The plot setup alone is enough to have me intrigued, but episode 1 showcased alot of things that had me almost completely sure that this was show I'd be into. From the art style and colors that evoke a mid-2000s anime, to the heavy atmosphere of mystery and intrigue, I was hooked, and the first episode does a great job at world build and showcasing the baseline of what you're in for. Despite being the target for takedown, Viola's' plight is very sympathetic and sad. Her plea as Rouge kills her to really examine the relationship between Humans and Neans was great, and it being set among a pretty solid action scene only elevated it. As seen with the Nean who gets his life blood stolen, and then thrown away as soon as his batteries run out showcases, Neans have it rough, and you're very much meant to sympathize with their plight. That said, I also don't know if the show will give me a whole lot to talk about. Atleast if the show is structured like how this first episode was. But hey, this is only the introduction with which to lay the groundwork, so there's plenty of time for some surprises. As is though, I liked what I saw, and I look forward to more.
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04-05-2024, 12:59 PM | #833 |
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So I'm unsure if I'll have much to say on the episodes but we'll just play it by ear. I have decided I'll be doing an almost immediate rewatch of this show but through the lens of the dub since I went sub for the past 13 weeks. Figured it'd be fun to revisit this just to see how it flows in a more compact format than watching it over the course of 3 months.
That being said I've got to say the dub performances were pretty top notch on this one. It's been a while since I've actually seen a dub of a recent anime, so it's nice to hear. As for the show itself, I was sold from minute one once the teaser dropped, and it was mainly just showing snippets from Viola's fight with Rouge alongside some brief glimpses of our main duo and some establishing shots we saw in this episode. And yet there was something so haunting about it that just immediately drew me in. There was just this cool aesthetic to everything, from the visuals to the music. Not to mention I just immediately got Henshin Hero vibes from this and figured it'd be a good show to keep an eye on. What probably helped (aside from the gorgeous design of Rouge's Gladiator form itself) was the teaser being accompanied by the piece Falling Stars and Moonlight, in which we hear a variant sung by Viola in the episode. The episode itself is mostly introducing characters, setting up intrigue, dropping us into this fairly fleshed out world. It's a lot to take in, but it makes for an interesting setting and premise. That said, from what little we do see of Rouge and Naomi interacting, it highlights one thing I love about this show, the character writing/interactions. Just the way Rouge interprets Naomi's hums as not getting what she said and nearly droning on in repeats of the exact same dialogue until Naomi stops her was cute. While I definitely have my issues with Metallic Rouge in regards to certain aspects, I ended up coming out of it enjoying myself despite it all. So here's hoping you'll find the same enjoyment I did. Last edited by Enchilada645; 04-05-2024 at 01:01 PM.. |
04-05-2024, 01:24 PM | #834 |
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This anime is in my plans.
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04-06-2024, 06:43 PM | #835 |
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Here's to hoping you get to watch along soon!
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04-06-2024, 08:12 PM | #836 |
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Episode 2: Wander in the Labyrinth This... this was quite the surprise. With the first episode being so moody and downtrodden, I absolutely was not expecting a fun-filled, funny "filler" episode to follow suit. And ya know what? It really worked out, because what came out of it was not some great establishment of the dynamic between Rouge and Naomi, but also an expansion of the world this show takes place in, and all done in an organic way. I got some really genuine laughs out of this one! Highlights being Rouge refusing to share her chocolate, and Naomi wondering who the heck the hitchhiker that shows up halfway through the episode even is. And none of the intended humor ever came across as ill-timed or annoying, either. As for the world building side of things, turns out that aliens also exists in this universe. They're very briefly mentioned in the first episode, but we get a bit more lore here. There are the Visitors, which are the aliens allied with humans, and the Usurpers, an invading force that humanity managed to push back with the help of both the Visitors and the invention of Neans. The Nean part is of course what piqued my interest most, as it highlights how despite being the heroes of the war, afterward humanity would go on to treat them like garbage and slaves, unfortunately mirroring real life. And it's even showcased in real time with the old couple who appear to treat their Nean "friend" well, only to bemoan and degrade him when things begin to spiral out of control with the mercenary group known as the Sons of Ares showing up. On that note, wait a minute. Aliens vs robots, the automation of transport, a backstory of humans allying with unknown forces, and a female lead character who's a robot. Why does this all sound so familiar? NieR Automata. I have no doubt a big inspiration for this show was NieR Automata. And ya know, given that I like that game, I have no real complaints. Just like with this episode. Fun stuff all around.
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04-06-2024, 08:52 PM | #837 |
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Funnily enough I do think recently the various crew from the show did mention Tokusatsu being an actual inspiration, though I can't remember if they specified a show or not. That being said I wouldn't doubt Nier Automata being inspiration as well, you hit the similarities pretty well.
As far as the dub (re)watch goes, I've definitely noticed they decided to punch up Naomi's dialogue when compared to what I saw subbed. She is the more quirky of the bunch though so it does work out a bit. The other performances are all pretty good here too from what I could tell. Overall it's a fun episode that lets us get to know our main duo a bit more with a hefty amount of world-building. Also a really fun chase sequence at the end. There's something amusing about Rouge being able to run fast enough to keep up not only with the Cylinder Heads but also the transport in order to help protect it. Like I know she's a super-powered toku hero, but it's still just fun to see her run like hell and keep up. |
04-07-2024, 05:41 PM | #838 |
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As far as the dub (re)watch goes, I've definitely noticed they decided to punch up Naomi's dialogue when compared to what I saw subbed. She is the more quirky of the bunch though so it does work out a bit. The other performances are all pretty good here too from what I could tell.
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04-07-2024, 07:22 PM | #839 |
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Episode 3: Marginal City Let's talk about Isaac Asimov, and more importantly, his three laws of robotics. Simply put, Isaac Asimov was a sci-fi writer who redefined the genre as a whole, and created the "Three Laws" that many, many robot stories would use henceforth.
Now, on the surface, these laws seem both like common sense as well as bulletproof, but many stories, including those written by Asimov, would detail how loopholes could be found. And to some that sounds liberating, to others, terrifying. Because, you see, a key component in all of this is that Asimov wrote these laws under the pretense that robots were tools, not people. Osamu Tezuka(the creator of Astro Boy) notably disliked these laws because they carried with them the idea that a fully sentient robot could never be considered a person of their own. And that's the same idea that Metallic Rouge runs with, as the plot of this episode is mainly about Rouge seeking her own freedom while in turn getting a glimpse how just how badly humans mistreat Neans. Meanwhile, due to their own programming blocks, Neans as a whole are unable to fight back, and as such true freedom is rendered impossible. The Neans have thoughts. They have feelings. They have desires. They can experience pain, grief, empathy, and anger. They even have skeletons shaped just like those of humans. But unfortunately, in the eyes of the people at large, they're just tools. As insensitive as Naomi dismissing Rouge's' feelings was, Naomi was actually correct if one's to look at the situation with nothing but cold logic. Rouge and her are just tools with which to get rid of the Immortal Nine. Speaking of the Nine, it's established that Viola was actually the third of them that Rouge has taken down at this point in the story, and Metallic Rouge has really impressed with how well it's handling its pacing and introducing of story details in terms of not just being a story that's already in progress, but also managing to feel very natural in how it brings the viewer along for the ride. It's the sort of thing that's tricky to do, and I've seen other shows fail to pull it off. One of which even being a toku that I like to dunk on. Incase you couldn't tell, I overall really liked this one. The character interactions and dialogue all felt very natural, the pacing was smooth, and the atmosphere was so engrossing that when the episode ended I was legit taken off guard. While it's somewhat obvious who the murderer of the Child Nean is, I do hope that next episode will either find a way to make it intriguing or atleast use it as a stepping block for something bigger. Regardless, the real star here is Rouge, and it'll definitely be interesting to see how the new world she's found herself in will shape her arc going forward.
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04-07-2024, 07:40 PM | #840 |
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Another pretty solid episode as my Dub (Re)Watch continues. It's certainly been a fun time re-experiencing the show through a different lens.
I admittedly don't have much to say other than I enjoyed a bit of a break in the action alongside Rouge getting to explore on her own. Though of course there was still plenty of tension building in the background. Between the quick shot of what looks like one of the Immortal Nine stalking Rouge not long after she goes off on her own, to our yellow joker of said Immortal Nine lurking in the city itself, there's definitely enough to keep you on your toes. |
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