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01-06-2017, 11:35 AM | #7051 |
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I finally finished War in the Pocket last night.
WELL. That was... wholesome. |
01-07-2017, 01:02 AM | #7052 |
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We watched the first 5 episodes of Iron Blooded Orphans on Crunchyroll tonight, which is where we ended up leaving off when it was airing on Toonami. I have to say that I'm not sure if it was having it subbed or just watching them all in a row, but I enjoyed them a lot more this time around. I actually do prefer Orga's Japanese voice to his English one (which I believe is JYB if I remember correctly). As for Mika, I think both voices fit the character perfectly fine. The animation is pretty nice too and the music kicks ass. I think this is the first time a Gundam show has both an opening and closing song I enjoy. In addition, the closing song make me think of something out of a Bond movie.
Looking forward to watching another batch of them tomorrow. That still wouldn't work though. Char would have to be his great grandpa because Uso's parents would have to be in the 60s during this show, and they are clearly no where near that age. |
01-07-2017, 01:08 AM | #7053 |
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Yeah, I like Johnny, but he's absolutely the wrong guy to voice Orga. What I find equally tragic is that I think he'd be a perfect match for Eugene instead. Like, looking at him I keep expecting Johnny's voice for some reason I can't quite pin down.
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01-08-2017, 01:56 AM | #7054 |
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We watched episodes 6-16 today of IBO and despite a few of the obvious tropes, it's getting better as it goes along. To be quite honest though, was this supposed to be something else that they decided to throw the Gundam branding onto? Not that I have a problem with it being a Gundam series because it brings in some new flavors to the tired franchise, I just wonder if that was the case.
I really liked the funeral episode that dealt with Akihiro and Shino. Although, I've gotta say that if there is one thing I'm really resonating with it's the aspect that blood born family members are total garbage while the friends you make your family are your true family. On the other hand, we have hit a new opening and ending theme song and I have no idea why they felt the need to change them. These new versions are not only inferior to the previous ones, but they're not even that good, especially the ending theme which is dreadful to listen to. The music doesn't even fit with the scenes that are occuring at the end of the episode before the credit sequence starts popping up. Also, I really do not like Kudelia as she has character shields to the max. How the hell can an entire street full of people get killed, but she ends up being the only survivor? That's BULL****!! I love how the mobile suits in this show actually have armor on them that works. The fights with the space pirates were pretty awesome and you could feel the metal on metal action. That was great. Oh, and I really like Naze. He's probably my favorite character right now. |
01-08-2017, 04:29 PM | #7055 |
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We watched episodes 6-16 today of IBO and despite a few of the obvious tropes, it's getting better as it goes along. To be quite honest though, was this supposed to be something else that they decided to throw the Gundam branding onto? Not that I have a problem with it being a Gundam series because it brings in some new flavors to the tired franchise, I just wonder if that was the case.
I really liked the funeral episode that dealt with Akihiro and Shino. Although, I've gotta say that if there is one thing I'm really resonating with it's the aspect that blood born family members are total garbage while the friends you make your family are your true family. On the other hand, we have hit a new opening and ending theme song and I have no idea why they felt the need to change them. These new versions are not only inferior to the previous ones, but they're not even that good, especially the ending theme which is dreadful to listen to. The music doesn't even fit with the scenes that are occuring at the end of the episode before the credit sequence starts popping up. Also, I really do not like Kudelia as she has character shields to the max. How the hell can an entire street full of people get killed, but she ends up being the only survivor? That's BULL****!! I love how the mobile suits in this show actually have armor on them that works. The fights with the space pirates were pretty awesome and you could feel the metal on metal action. That was great. Oh, and I really like Naze. He's probably my favorite character right now. |
01-08-2017, 05:35 PM | #7056 |
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Okay, I was just curious. Anyway, we're going to be continuing over venture into the first season in just a little bit. YAY!!!
How many episodes of Seaosn 2 have aired so far? |
01-08-2017, 07:04 PM | #7057 |
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13 I believe.
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01-09-2017, 01:40 AM | #7058 |
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We finished the first season and HOT DAMN! that was some truly amazing stuff. The last 9 episodes were down right terrific and this show will end up being even better than 00 provided they don't screw it up in its second season.
First I need to say that Mika and Kudelia are a far better Heero and Relena than Heero and Relena were. Mika is just a ruthless killer, which is what Heero was advertised to be, but it was never shown. I also love how he is willing to do anything Orga asks of him without question. Kudelia, while not that great of a character, ends up showing balls during the second half of the show and what she wants and expects comes off a lot more realistic and natural than that bullshit pacifism Relena tried to shove down our throats. Oh, and right now, McGillin is shaping up to be the best Char clone ever. He and Naze are my top favorite characters in the show thus far and I love how relentless he was in this season. He outdid Char in the betrayal aspect, which was well done and developed. PLEASE DON'T MESS HIM UP IN SEASON 2!!!!!! I'm really liking the Barbatos too. It also helps that the mobile suit battles in this show feel brutal and realistic. It adds to the tone they were going for, which is how mech battles should be. I think Thunderbolt and 0080 might be the only other Gundam shows to display the ferocity these battles bring. In fact, I get the same feeling from these battles as I got with Star Wars Rogue One. This is a war and not theater. It also helps that the score is outstanding and all of the characters are great. With that said, BRING ON SEASON 2!!!! |
01-09-2017, 02:19 AM | #7059 |
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For all the praise it's getting IBO is basically bombing in Japan*It's apparently on par with G-Reco ratings wise* and I've heard it's Toonami showings did pretty badly too*which might explain the hiatus*.
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01-09-2017, 03:30 AM | #7060 |
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I'm 5 episodes into Zeta. It's pretty good so far.
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