The "What anime are you watching" thread

Locke · 08-14-2013, 04:00 AM

Well TTGL is the only other example I have other than say, Giant Robo (which is also far superior to G-Gundam so far) as I haven't watched anime religiously for about seven years now.

Age is nothing to do with my problems with this show, my problems is the show has no logic, not even an internal one, Domon is so hax every fight becomes a chore and most of the mech designs are really boring and a lot of the more interesting designs have gone out in seconds.

So what episode am I meant to watch this until?

badlander86 · 08-14-2013, 04:03 AM

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Thank you for reminding me I need to watch more Getter Robo. I'm so hoping that Dino Getter ends up being a new anime.

Oh I watched the heck out of Getter Robo Armageddon. Was perhaps one of the most bizarre yet entertaining OVAs I've seen. Reason for the disconnect was apparently a lot of the in-show lore was elaborated on a Japanese Radio Show (I mean wow, Japan still has those?).

But as far as Super Robots go, my first love is and has always been Grendizer. Followed by Gordian but my memories of that show are hazy as hell. Might need to look it up.

badlander86 · 08-14-2013, 04:38 AM

Gun X Sword. I forgot how much I liked this show when it came out. Carmen 99 is such a hottie.

Blade Raider · 08-14-2013, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Locke

Well TTGL is the only other example I have other than say, Giant Robo (which is also far superior to G-Gundam so far) as I haven't watched anime religiously for about seven years now.

Age is nothing to do with my problems with this show, my problems is the show has no logic, not even an internal one, Domon is so hax every fight becomes a chore and most of the mech designs are really boring and a lot of the more interesting designs have gone out in seconds.

So what episode am I meant to watch this until?

Episode 12, like someone else suggested. I could've sworn the Shinjuku arc started later than that. That first batch of episodes really does drag to the point that it feels as if the actual story starts much later than it does.

G Gundam goes like this:
1-11: Introduction arc
12-17: Shinjuku arc
18-24: Guyana Highlands arc
25-onwards: Hong Kong Finals, the best part of the show.

The Introduction and Guyana Highlands arc both drag in places. That Introduction might feel like a ton of filler, but a lot of it starts adding up later. The Shinjuku arc is a lot more like a normal Gundam show.

Btw, which Giant Robo? If you mean the OVA "The Day the Earth Stood Still," it has the same director as G Gundam.

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Oh I watched the heck out of Getter Robo Armageddon. Was perhaps one of the most bizarre yet entertaining OVAs I've seen. Reason for the disconnect was apparently a lot of the in-show lore was elaborated on a Japanese Radio Show (I mean wow, Japan still has those?).

But as far as Super Robots go, my first love is and has always been Grendizer. Followed by Gordian but my memories of that show are hazy as hell. Might need to look it up.

Yeah, Shin/Armageddon is not the best place to start in Getter Robo (I know because I started there). It's a majorly screwed up what if sequel made in the time of edgy reimaginings...and it's fucking awesome.

Never been able to bring myself to watch the original though. 70's anime just doesn't agree with me most of the time. I'm opting for New Getter Robo this time around.

ZeoRangerV · 08-14-2013, 06:18 AM

New Getter Robo is the only part of the franchise I've seen. It was rather crazy, in a good way of course

Locke · 08-14-2013, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Blade Raider

Episode 12, like someone else suggested. I could've sworn the Shinjuku arc started later than that. That first batch of episodes really does drag to the point that it feels as if the actual story starts much later than it does.

G Gundam goes like this:
1-11: Introduction arc
12-17: Shinjuku arc
18-24: Guyana Highlands arc
25-onwards: Hong Kong Finals, the best part of the show.

The Introduction and Guyana Highlands arc both drag in places. That Introduction might feel like a ton of filler, but a lot of it starts adding up later. The Shinjuku arc is a lot more like a normal Gundam show.

Btw, which Giant Robo? If you mean the OVA "The Day the Earth Stood Still," it has the same director as G Gundam.

Okay so if I'm not sold by episode 12, I am done!

Like I say it isn't so much the filler, but it's just logicless and not in a fun way and I have no interest in following a flawless, hax protagonist who only struggles in a fight if they need false tension in that moment. It and Tekka seem to suffer from basically the same problems, which is extra annoying when you're watching them back to back.

And wow, how is Giant Robo so good and this, so meh?

Locke · 08-14-2013, 06:57 AM

Tekka 08 could have been epic, but it's so bogged down by this point with story beats that are by 2013 so tired that it's hard to care. Still I am glad that the show is starting to ask the same questions as the audience.

Are Figma releasing a Pegas to go with their Tekkaman?

ZeoRangerV · 08-14-2013, 06:59 AM

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Are Figma releasing a Pegas to go with their Tekkaman?

Not likely, the Tekkaman figures came out a while ago and there hasn't been any news of them since. Their release was problematic too for some reason (they were held back for MONTHS) so I'm not sure if Max Factory even want to revisit the show.

Locke · 08-14-2013, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV

Not likely, the Tekkaman figures came out a while ago and there hasn't been any news of them since. Their release was problematic too for some reason (they were held back for MONTHS) so I'm not sure if Max Factory even want to revisit the show.

I know nothing about Figma, I would have never even known they had been released if I hadn't popped my head in the recent purchases thread. I know how Max Factory feel though, I wish I had left this show in the nostalgia vault and not ruined it for myself with a rewatch.

Blade Raider · 08-14-2013, 07:11 AM

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Okay so if I'm not sold by episode 12, I am done!

Like I say it isn't so much the filler, but it's just logicless and not in a fun way and I have no interest in following a flawless, hax protagonist who only struggles in a fight if they need false tension in that moment. It and Tekka seem to suffer from basically the same problems, which is extra annoying when you're watching them back to back.

And wow, how is Giant Robo so good and this, so meh?

Main difference is one is a 13 episode OVA and the other is a 49 episode TV anime. OVAs have far less regulations and are short and focused. Every episode counts in most OVAs. TV animes that run for a full year need to pace out it's awesome with filler.

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New Getter Robo is the only part of the franchise I've seen. It was rather crazy, in a good way of course

But does New have this?

I have doubts New can top the insanity of Armageddon, but it was made after Armageddon, so maybe.

08-14-2013, 04:00 AM	#1391
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Well TTGL is the only other example I have other than say, Giant Robo (which is also far superior to G-Gundam so far) as I haven't watched anime religiously for about seven years now. Age is nothing to do with my problems with this show, my problems is the show has no logic, not even an internal one, Domon is so hax every fight becomes a chore and most of the mech designs are really boring and a lot of the more interesting designs have gone out in seconds. So what episode am I meant to watch this until? __________________

08-14-2013, 06:14 AM	#1394
Blade Raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,416	Quote: Originally Posted by Locke Well TTGL is the only other example I have other than say, Giant Robo (which is also far superior to G-Gundam so far) as I haven't watched anime religiously for about seven years now. Age is nothing to do with my problems with this show, my problems is the show has no logic, not even an internal one, Domon is so hax every fight becomes a chore and most of the mech designs are really boring and a lot of the more interesting designs have gone out in seconds. So what episode am I meant to watch this until? Episode 12, like someone else suggested. I could've sworn the Shinjuku arc started later than that. That first batch of episodes really does drag to the point that it feels as if the actual story starts much later than it does. G Gundam goes like this: 1-11: Introduction arc 12-17: Shinjuku arc 18-24: Guyana Highlands arc 25-onwards: Hong Kong Finals, the best part of the show. The Introduction and Guyana Highlands arc both drag in places. That Introduction might feel like a ton of filler, but a lot of it starts adding up later. The Shinjuku arc is a lot more like a normal Gundam show. Btw, which Giant Robo? If you mean the OVA "The Day the Earth Stood Still," it has the same director as G Gundam. Quote: Originally Posted by badlander86 Oh I watched the heck out of Getter Robo Armageddon. Was perhaps one of the most bizarre yet entertaining OVAs I've seen. Reason for the disconnect was apparently a lot of the in-show lore was elaborated on a Japanese Radio Show (I mean wow, Japan still has those?). But as far as Super Robots go, my first love is and has always been Grendizer. Followed by Gordian but my memories of that show are hazy as hell. Might need to look it up. Yeah, Shin/Armageddon is not the best place to start in Getter Robo (I know because I started there). It's a majorly screwed up what if sequel made in the time of edgy reimaginings...and it's fucking awesome. Never been able to bring myself to watch the original though. 70's anime just doesn't agree with me most of the time. I'm opting for New Getter Robo this time around. __________________ My Customs - Updated 7/15/12. TMNT Customs

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08-14-2013, 06:18 AM	#1396
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Quote: Originally Posted by Blade Raider Episode 12, like someone else suggested. I could've sworn the Shinjuku arc started later than that. That first batch of episodes really does drag to the point that it feels as if the actual story starts much later than it does. G Gundam goes like this: 1-11: Introduction arc 12-17: Shinjuku arc 18-24: Guyana Highlands arc 25-onwards: Hong Kong Finals, the best part of the show. The Introduction and Guyana Highlands arc both drag in places. That Introduction might feel like a ton of filler, but a lot of it starts adding up later. The Shinjuku arc is a lot more like a normal Gundam show. Btw, which Giant Robo? If you mean the OVA "The Day the Earth Stood Still," it has the same director as G Gundam. Okay so if I'm not sold by episode 12, I am done! Like I say it isn't so much the filler, but it's just logicless and not in a fun way and I have no interest in following a flawless, hax protagonist who only struggles in a fight if they need false tension in that moment. It and Tekka seem to suffer from basically the same problems, which is extra annoying when you're watching them back to back. And wow, how is Giant Robo so good and this, so meh? __________________

08-14-2013, 06:57 AM	#1397
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Tekka 08 could have been epic, but it's so bogged down by this point with story beats that are by 2013 so tired that it's hard to care. Still I am glad that the show is starting to ask the same questions as the audience. Are Figma releasing a Pegas to go with their Tekkaman? __________________