The "What anime are you watching" thread

Locke · 08-13-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange Ranger

G Gundam is a show that I think you need to just let take you on the ride as it's not about deep drama in general. I mean, the colonies are just large portions of land they somehow lifted off the Earth and then used the Earth as a dump (although parts of it seem fun). Plus the whole beam boxing ring around the earth.

As I said before the early episodes are a bit slow. Skip to 12 and watch that short arc. If that doesn't give you a feeling that the show is turning around then it's probably just not the sort of thing you will enjoy.

I guess the problem is, I've already seen TTGL. And that is pretty much what I think G-Gundam wanted to be long before TTGL even existed, but G-Gundam isn't TTGL not even close. It's like a poor man's version. I may as well just watch til episode 12 and if I'm not feeling it by then, I'll drop it.

badlander86 · 08-13-2013, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Locke

I guess the problem is, I've already seen TTGL. And that is pretty much what I think G-Gundam wanted to be long before TTGL even existed, but G-Gundam isn't TTGL not even close. It's like a poor man's version. I may as well just watch til episode 12 and if I'm not feeling it by then, I'll drop it.

Well if you do then you'll be missing out on the really cool characters like Schwartz Brudder, Neo Germany's totally culturally-accurate Super Ninja.

And that you called G-Gundam "a poor man's TTGL" is quite a statement. Maybe you can't watch older shows? I mean I can't go back and replay older games because I've been babied by newer graphics and controls. Not everything is supposed to be timeless. Its charm is in part due to how old it is and the fact that they decided to do something so radical with the Gundam franchise.

But to each his/her own. I get enough flak for saying EVA was a terrible attempt at a pseudo-Biblical Mecha anime.

Sentai · 08-13-2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by badlander86

Well if you do then you'll be missing out on the really cool characters like Schwartz Brudder, Neo Germany's totally culturally-accurate Super Ninja.

And that you called G-Gundam "a poor man's TTGL" is quite a statement. Maybe you can't watch older shows? I mean I can't go back and replay older games because I've been babied by newer graphics and controls. Not everything is supposed to be timeless. Its charm is in part due to how old it is and the fact that they decided to do something so radical with the Gundam franchise.

But to each his/her own. I get enough flak for saying EVA was a terrible attempt at a pseudo-Biblical Mecha anime.

While I love your defense of G-Gundam, I want to smack you for saying that about Eva

losondro · 08-14-2013, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by badlander86

Well if you do then you'll be missing out on the really cool characters like Schwartz Brudder, Neo Germany's totally culturally-accurate Super Ninja.

And that you called G-Gundam "a poor man's TTGL" is quite a statement. Maybe you can't watch older shows? I mean I can't go back and replay older games because I've been babied by newer graphics and controls. Not everything is supposed to be timeless. Its charm is in part due to how old it is and the fact that they decided to do something so radical with the Gundam franchise.

But to each his/her own. I get enough flak for saying EVA was a terrible attempt at a pseudo-Biblical Mecha anime.

your defense of G Gundam is welcome but you shall be tortured for saying that about EVA.

Matrixbeast · 08-14-2013, 12:23 AM

It's jarring when you're reminded you're the only one who didn't like Gurren

badlander86 · 08-14-2013, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sentai

While I love your defense of G-Gundam, I want to smack you for saying that about Eva

I stand by what I say. I've been a Pariah before dammit! This changes NOTHING!

SideswipePrime · 08-14-2013, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by badlander86

Well if you do then you'll be missing out on the really cool characters like Schwartz Brudder, Neo Germany's totally culturally-accurate Super Ninja.

And that you called G-Gundam "a poor man's TTGL" is quite a statement. Maybe you can't watch older shows? I mean I can't go back and replay older games because I've been babied by newer graphics and controls. Not everything is supposed to be timeless. Its charm is in part due to how old it is and the fact that they decided to do something so radical with the Gundam franchise.

But to each his/her own. I get enough flak for saying EVA was a terrible attempt at a pseudo-Biblical Mecha anime.

I don't like EVA either.

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

It's jarring when you're reminded you're the only one who didn't like Gurren

Give it a second chance. I think it's ok so far, then again...I haven't gotten to the really crazy stuff yet.

Blade Raider · 08-14-2013, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by badlander86

But to each his/her own. I get enough flak for saying EVA was a terrible attempt at a pseudo-Biblical Mecha anime.

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Originally Posted by SideswipePrime

I don't like EVA either.

Welcome to the club. We have bacon made out of fresh Shinji

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Originally Posted by badlander86

Well if you do then you'll be missing out on the really cool characters like Schwartz Brudder, Neo Germany's totally culturally-accurate Super Ninja.

"Now you shall know the power of German Ninjutsu!"
-Schwartz Brudder, Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3

Schwartz is made of pure awesome

At least make it to the Tokyo government building arc before giving up. Even then, G Gundam is hit and miss until they reach Hong Kong.

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Originally Posted by badlander86

And that you called G-Gundam "a poor man's TTGL" is quite a statement. Maybe you can't watch older shows? I mean I can't go back and replay older games because I've been babied by newer graphics and controls. Not everything is supposed to be timeless. Its charm is in part due to how old it is and the fact that they decided to do something so radical with the Gundam franchise.

I hate comparing Super Robot animes to TTGL. TTGL is to Super Robots as Futurama is to Sci-Fi. A genre love letter comedy full of nerdy in-jokes and adult humor. A normal Super Robot anime is nowhere near as crazy over the top as TTGL.

PS For the record, TTGL is still a great show, just like Futurama.

ZeoRangerV · 08-14-2013, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Blade Raider

I hate comparing Super Robot animes to TTGL. TTGL is to Super Robots as Futurama is to Sci-Fi. A genre love letter comedy full of nerdy in-jokes and adult humor. A normal Super Robot anime is nowhere near as crazy over the top as TTGL.

PS For the record, TTGL is still a great show, just like Futurama.

Getter Robo comes pretty close. But yeah for the most part I agree.

Blade Raider · 08-14-2013, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV

Getter Robo comes pretty close. But yeah for the most part I agree.

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.

08-13-2013, 07:02 PM	#1381
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Quote: Originally Posted by Orange Ranger G Gundam is a show that I think you need to just let take you on the ride as it's not about deep drama in general. I mean, the colonies are just large portions of land they somehow lifted off the Earth and then used the Earth as a dump (although parts of it seem fun). Plus the whole beam boxing ring around the earth. As I said before the early episodes are a bit slow. Skip to 12 and watch that short arc. If that doesn't give you a feeling that the show is turning around then it's probably just not the sort of thing you will enjoy. I guess the problem is, I've already seen TTGL. And that is pretty much what I think G-Gundam wanted to be long before TTGL even existed, but G-Gundam isn't TTGL not even close. It's like a poor man's version. I may as well just watch til episode 12 and if I'm not feeling it by then, I'll drop it. __________________

08-14-2013, 12:11 AM	#1384
losondro Resident priest of Godoka Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,176	Quote: Originally Posted by badlander86 Well if you do then you'll be missing out on the really cool characters like Schwartz Brudder, Neo Germany's totally culturally-accurate Super Ninja. And that you called G-Gundam "a poor man's TTGL" is quite a statement. Maybe you can't watch older shows? I mean I can't go back and replay older games because I've been babied by newer graphics and controls. Not everything is supposed to be timeless. Its charm is in part due to how old it is and the fact that they decided to do something so radical with the Gundam franchise. But to each his/her own. I get enough flak for saying EVA was a terrible attempt at a pseudo-Biblical Mecha anime. your defense of G Gundam is welcome but you shall be tortured for saying that about EVA. __________________ Necrozma, thirsts for your light!

08-14-2013, 12:23 AM	#1385
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,465	It's jarring when you're reminded you're the only one who didn't like Gurren __________________

08-14-2013, 01:24 AM	#1387
SideswipePrime Go beyond...PLUS ULTRA!!! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Higher than you'd think, but lower than you'd hope. Posts: 7,044	Quote: Originally Posted by badlander86 Well if you do then you'll be missing out on the really cool characters like Schwartz Brudder, Neo Germany's totally culturally-accurate Super Ninja. And that you called G-Gundam "a poor man's TTGL" is quite a statement. Maybe you can't watch older shows? I mean I can't go back and replay older games because I've been babied by newer graphics and controls. Not everything is supposed to be timeless. Its charm is in part due to how old it is and the fact that they decided to do something so radical with the Gundam franchise. But to each his/her own. I get enough flak for saying EVA was a terrible attempt at a pseudo-Biblical Mecha anime. I don't like EVA either. Quote: Originally Posted by Matrixbeast It's jarring when you're reminded you're the only one who didn't like Gurren Give it a second chance. I think it's ok so far, then again...I haven't gotten to the really crazy stuff yet. __________________

08-14-2013, 02:51 AM	#1388
Blade Raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,416	Quote: Originally Posted by badlander86 But to each his/her own. I get enough flak for saying EVA was a terrible attempt at a pseudo-Biblical Mecha anime. Quote: Originally Posted by SideswipePrime I don't like EVA either. Welcome to the club. We have bacon made out of fresh Shinji Quote: Originally Posted by badlander86 Well if you do then you'll be missing out on the really cool characters like Schwartz Brudder, Neo Germany's totally culturally-accurate Super Ninja. "Now you shall know the power of German Ninjutsu!" -Schwartz Brudder, Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 Schwartz is made of pure awesome At least make it to the Tokyo government building arc before giving up. Even then, G Gundam is hit and miss until they reach Hong Kong. Quote: Originally Posted by badlander86 And that you called G-Gundam "a poor man's TTGL" is quite a statement. Maybe you can't watch older shows? I mean I can't go back and replay older games because I've been babied by newer graphics and controls. Not everything is supposed to be timeless. Its charm is in part due to how old it is and the fact that they decided to do something so radical with the Gundam franchise. I hate comparing Super Robot animes to TTGL. TTGL is to Super Robots as Futurama is to Sci-Fi. A genre love letter comedy full of nerdy in-jokes and adult humor. A normal Super Robot anime is nowhere near as crazy over the top as TTGL. PS For the record, TTGL is still a great show, just like Futurama. __________________ My Customs - Updated 7/15/12. TMNT Customs Last edited by Blade Raider; 08-14-2013 at 02:54 AM..