Gaim Episode 6: "The Durian Rider Appears!" Discussion

Locke · 11-19-2013, 08:46 AM

Kouta is a fucking idiot, Kurokage and Gridon weren't going to kill Baron, they just wanted to take him out of the game, so why would Kouta stop that? "No, logic has no place in this storyline, he must become my best friend and bromance partner later in the series, generic writing says so! If you destroy his belt now, how can that happen?!" Still though, you gotta love how Kouta expresses the majority of his performance in Delphon. His eyebrows truly are magic.

There's still something off about the fighting, I dunno, it almost feels like a Fighting Game. The special moves don't seem to naturally flow with the fighting or with the environments, they just look like the kind of stock animation you get for any finisher in a fighter, sorta laid over the top so it lacks a sense of impact.

This isn't the case with EVERY move, some are really cool, but others are just so drowned in special effects it just creates a barrier between you and the show. It looks like Kurokage especially could grow into a real badass, if he lives long enough.

Bravo looks seriously badass, even if the whole 'Mister Dangerous' thing is stupid.

ElConvoy · 11-19-2013, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ComicGuy89

Definitely didn't expect Bravo to be that interesting. I thought he would be a bore, but he's a frightening character that I would NOT want to cross.

I gotta admit I was really damn surprised how much I enjoyed him onc I knew what he was saying. I laughed so hard during the scene were he interviews Kouta for the job

The one thing that makes me really glad is that his whole attitude towards fighting comes from his background in the military. Unlike Ouja who liked to fight just...because and that got really boring really fast.

algo448 · 11-19-2013, 01:19 PM

So Ornac?.. meh...

Great episode this week, Bravo was far more interesting than I expected, and Kurokage and Gridon area fun and quirky duo.

losondro · 11-19-2013, 01:21 PM

Kurokage and Gridon feel like Kick and Punch Hopper minus the depression.

ElConvoy · 11-19-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by algo448

So Ornac?.. meh...

Yeah you can just loose with that joke xD

SPLIT LIP · 11-19-2013, 01:54 PM

"Ornac" is one instance where I think a TV-Nihon-style popup explaining the joke would have worked better than changing his name. Yeah, I hate it when shit isn't translated, but "Gridon" is noun, and "Ornac" is not his name.

Also, the opening credits changed to show Kurokage and Gridon.

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Originally Posted by Locke

Kouta is a fucking idiot, Kurokage and Gridon weren't going to kill Baron, they just wanted to take him out of the game, so why would Kouta stop that?

Because I don't know if you noticed, but destroying Kaito's belt involved stabbing it while he was wearing it.

Yeah, I'm not sure how much the belt would stop a spear, but I'm pretty sure not enough. Besides, what they did was cowardly, and if Gaim is going to play the game, he's gonna play fair.

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Originally Posted by Locke

Bravo looks seriously badass, even if the whole 'Mister Dangerous' thing is stupid.

"Mister Dangerous" is my birth name, so watch what you say or I'll become OFFENDED.

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Originally Posted by ElConvoy

Yeah you can just loose with that joke xD

What?

ElConvoy · 11-19-2013, 01:56 PM

Kamen Rider Guridons name is supposed to be a joke. His lock seed is called Donguri and they just reversed the syllables for his name. Aesir translated his name into Kamen Rider Ornac so the joke works since they used Acorn for his lock seed.

SPLIT LIP · 11-19-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ElConvoy

Kamen Rider Guridons name is supposed to be a joke. His lock seed is called Donguri and they just reversed the syllables for his name. Aesir translated his name into Kamen Rider Ornac so the joke works since they used Acorn for his lock seed.

Yeah, I know. What I'm saying is they should've just explained the joke instead of changing his name.

ElConvoy · 11-19-2013, 02:07 PM

And thats what I meant with my statement. Explaining a joke is dumb in my opninion cause once you explain a joke it stops to be funny.

Either you tell the joke and you get the thing Aesir did (wich I dislike) or you dont do anything and non japanese speaker wont get it.

SPLIT LIP · 11-19-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ElConvoy

And thats what I meant with my statement. Explaining a joke is dumb in my opninion cause once you explain a joke it stops to be funny.

I'd rather a single, not even that funny joke fall flat than be confused abotu Gridon/Ornac.

BTW, since I skippe dteh talky bits in the RAW, I completely missed the utter hilarity in the wake of Pierre Alfonso, like Kouta hissing at his image.

11-19-2013, 08:46 AM	#21
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Kouta is a fucking idiot, Kurokage and Gridon weren't going to kill Baron, they just wanted to take him out of the game, so why would Kouta stop that? "No, logic has no place in this storyline, he must become my best friend and bromance partner later in the series, generic writing says so! If you destroy his belt now, how can that happen?!" Still though, you gotta love how Kouta expresses the majority of his performance in Delphon. His eyebrows truly are magic. There's still something off about the fighting, I dunno, it almost feels like a Fighting Game. The special moves don't seem to naturally flow with the fighting or with the environments, they just look like the kind of stock animation you get for any finisher in a fighter, sorta laid over the top so it lacks a sense of impact. This isn't the case with EVERY move, some are really cool, but others are just so drowned in special effects it just creates a barrier between you and the show. It looks like Kurokage especially could grow into a real badass, if he lives long enough. Bravo looks seriously badass, even if the whole 'Mister Dangerous' thing is stupid. __________________

11-19-2013, 01:19 PM	#23
algo448 Amateur Procrastinator Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Colombia Posts: 7,491	So Ornac?.. meh... Great episode this week, Bravo was far more interesting than I expected, and Kurokage and Gridon area fun and quirky duo. __________________ *DA // Tumblr // Youtube*

11-19-2013, 01:21 PM	#24
losondro Resident priest of Godoka Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,176	Kurokage and Gridon feel like Kick and Punch Hopper minus the depression. __________________ Necrozma, thirsts for your light!

11-19-2013, 01:54 PM	#26
SPLIT LIP I'm an agile cat. Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,032	"Ornac" is one instance where I think a TV-Nihon-style popup explaining the joke would have worked better than changing his name. Yeah, I hate it when shit isn't translated, but "Gridon" is noun, and "Ornac" is not his name. Also, the opening credits changed to show Kurokage and Gridon. Quote: Originally Posted by Locke Kouta is a fucking idiot, Kurokage and Gridon weren't going to kill Baron, they just wanted to take him out of the game, so why would Kouta stop that? Because I don't know if you noticed, but destroying Kaito's belt involved stabbing it while he was wearing it. Yeah, I'm not sure how much the belt would stop a spear, but I'm pretty sure not enough. Besides, what they did was cowardly, and if Gaim is going to play the game, he's gonna play fair. Quote: Originally Posted by Locke Bravo looks seriously badass, even if the whole 'Mister Dangerous' thing is stupid. "Mister Dangerous" is my birth name, so watch what you say or I'll become OFFENDED. Quote: Originally Posted by ElConvoy Yeah you can just loose with that joke xD What? Last edited by SPLIT LIP; 11-19-2013 at 02:02 PM..