[Sentai]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

Well, Tabitha St. Germain has quite the resume way before MLP, and I knew of Andrea Libman as X-23, from X-Men Evolution.

It's not like they're trying to use the allure of certain VAs just to pull in the Brony demographic.

I never got into X-Men Evolution. I liked Wolverine and the X-Men, but then I love anything with Emma Frost.

[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by Sentai

I never got into X-Men Evolution. I liked Wolverine and the X-Men, but then I love anything with Emma Frost.

I wasn't a fan of Wolverine and the X-Men.
Emma Frost didn't help

[Locke]

Since I love high school settings, for reasons even unknown to myself, I actually really loved X-Men Evolution. It's probably my favourite out of the X-Men cartoons, even if the animation has aged horribly.

[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by Locke

Since I love high school settings, for reasons even unknown to myself, I actually really loved X-Men Evolution. It's probably my favourite out of the X-Men cartoons, even if the animation has aged horribly.

Well, there's a lot of possible stories that can be told through a high school setting, which is why a lot of people enjoy it.
I, personally, enjoy the high school setting because it offers a reason for characters antagonistic towards each other to pretty much be forced to confront each other.

Though, my most hated point in the high school setting is relationship "Who's dating who?" drama.

I've yet to rewatch it to see how the animation has aged, but I just really liked X-23. She was an interesting character. Shame they apparently mary sue'd her in the comics.

[Locke]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

Well, there's a lot of possible stories that can be told through a high school setting, which is why a lot of people enjoy it.
I, personally, enjoy the high school setting because it offers a reason for characters antagonistic towards each other to pretty much be forced to confront each other.

Though, my most hated point in the high school setting is relationship "Who's dating who?" drama.

I've yet to rewatch it to see how the animation has aged, but I just really liked X-23. She was an interesting character. Shame they apparently mary sue'd her in the comics.

I think I worked it out that I liked it because I could relate to their problems. Although a surgeon overcoming a gunshoot wound so he can operate makes for a better story, you may never meet someone in your life time that has had the same experiences.

Characters in high school settings all live through experiences we ourselves will and have.

[conundrum]

I've plowed through the first season of Ben 10: Alien Force on Netflix and enjoyed it a lot more than I had previously. I absolutely LOVE the character of Professor Paradox and knowing he's voiced by David McAllum (Ducky on NCIS) makes it even better.

I've also taken a real liking to Generator Rex (made by the same people as Ben 10). It wasn't something I thought would appeal to me but it has a neat premise and isn't afraid to touch on more mature elements (such as the prejudice towards the EVOs). I was afraid it would be too much of a monster-of-the-week type show but it really proved otherwise.

[Locke]

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Originally Posted by conundrum

I've plowed through the first season of Ben 10: Alien Force on Netflix and enjoyed it a lot more than I had previously. I absolutely LOVE the character of Professor Paradox and knowing he's voiced by David McAllum (Ducky on NCIS) makes it even better.

I've also taken a real liking to Generator Rex (made by the same people as Ben 10). It wasn't something I thought would appeal to me but it has a neat premise and isn't afraid to touch on more mature elements (such as the prejudice towards the EVOs). I was afraid it would be too much of a monster-of-the-week type show but it really proved otherwise.

Alien Force is my favourite part of the Ben 10 franchise and I love Generator Rex as well.

[Matrixbeast]

Alien Force was fun, but it wasn't until the later episodes that I actually enjoyed it. Ben having perfect control of the Omnitrix (Or his 10 aliens, that is) killed a lot of tension, and it removed the need to ingenuity.
Original Ben wants Four Arms and gets Ripjaws? He has to figure out a different way to win than just "Rush him and overpower him."
AF Ben 10 wants Humongosaur? Gets Humongosaur.

I know the glitch thing could (And sometimes did) get old, but it made Ben stay on his toes, because he didn't always get what he wants.

However, the story end of the spectrum was better and it did get more interesting as the show went on, and I do enjoy Alien Force (Except for that whole "Magic isn't real, you're just an alien." thing they did to Gwen then retconned out in Ultimate Alien).
But the fights were just dull in Alien Force, since Ben fights in a very linear and straightforward manner. Jetray, get in close, Humongosaur (Ben used Brainstorm so rarely it hurt. I think he's only beaten by Ripjaws for least used of the default 10 aliens).

As for Gen Rex, I could never get into it, personally.

[Klonoahedgehog]

I hated how Ben was the only Ben 10 character in the Generator Rex crossover, i want to watch that again.

[Locke]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

Alien Force was fun, but it wasn't until the later episodes that I actually enjoyed it. Ben having perfect control of the Omnitrix (Or his 10 aliens, that is) killed a lot of tension, and it removed the need to ingenuity.
Original Ben wants Four Arms and gets Ripjaws? He has to figure out a different way to win than just "Rush him and overpower him."
AF Ben 10 wants Humongosaur? Gets Humongosaur.

I know the glitch thing could (And sometimes did) get old, but it made Ben stay on his toes, because he didn't always get what he wants.

However, the story end of the spectrum was better and it did get more interesting as the show went on, and I do enjoy Alien Force (Except for that whole "Magic isn't real, you're just an alien." thing they did to Gwen then retconned out in Ultimate Alien).
But the fights were just dull in Alien Force, since Ben fights in a very linear and straightforward manner. Jetray, get in close, Humongosaur (Ben used Brainstorm so rarely it hurt. I think he's only beaten by Ripjaws for least used of the default 10 aliens).

As for Gen Rex, I could never get into it, personally.

To be fair, for me, the tension was already killed. I know the whole 'jam on the lip' gag may make this sound slightly contradictory but I find it hard to get invested in a heroes battles when the only noticeable sign of damage is a torn shirt. At least in Power Rangers they are getting slashed and shot and blown up.

Still I enjoyed the fighting in Alien Force anyway because at least, unlike in Be 10, the fights were dramatic, taken serious and went beyond gags. I guess the fighting did get more 'epic' in Ultimate Alien but I never felt the Ultimate forms felt as powerful as the story made it out to be and a lot of the ultimate forms kinda sucked.

Although Ultimate Echo Echo's Sonic Doom on Kevin was AMAZING.