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12-31-2020, 02:27 PM | #411 |
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I'm still pretty bummed that the recent SHODO sets for Blade characters didn't include a bench. There are more memes than just marble-mouthed heroes and dramatic corners!
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12-31-2020, 03:58 PM | #412 |
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It took me like most of a decade to get the point where I could hopefully say some interesting things about Kuuga; you watch an episode of Faiz for the first time and within 24 hours can write a whole paragraph about the deep metaphorical significance of a fence and how it speaks to the way people entrap themselves in their own negativity. I'm sure you look at that as just saying what you feel like it's probably nothing special, but if there was one thing I could throw in your face to get to you realize how good you truly are at this, it's that Faiz thread. I was reading so many of those posts in a state of absolute shock seeing how wonderfully you were putting the kind of thoughts I had about that show into words in a way I simply couldn't. Not to mention all the great thoughts I would've never had, either. And the best part is it's not even like you're some kind of one-hit wonder here. I still remember being amazed by your grasp on Agito's overall themes even barely into the show's run, and the fun you had with its characters; my confusion any time you insist you could've said more about Ryuki, as though your analysis of eating utensils somehow wasn't deep enough; the joy of watching you discover the surprisingly solid drama within much of Blade's oft-overlooked first half; the fun of seeing you give Hibiki such a fair shot on either side of its infamous change in direction; and I'm currently getting quite used to the feeling of knowing I can't hope to top what you can say about an episode of Kabuto! There's never been a dull moment in these threads, as far as I'm concerned. Every one of them is equal parts insightful and hilarious, and another straight year of this sounds beyond exciting. (Also, based on that schedule, I'm unofficially declaring June-August of 2021 to be The Summer of Inoue.) *And the impulsiveness with which I commit to these things is why I don't have any toku resolutions to share, by the way. There's a reason I can't even remember for sure what exact order I watched the Heisei Riders in!
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12-31-2020, 04:17 PM | #413 |
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So I'll just say that I'm really glad I've decided to watch these shows again alongside you. The first few threads were fun to read along with, but actually watching the shows again alongside your commentary has really given me a chance to re-appreciate all of them. I don't know if I ever would have given Faiz a second chance without your thread. I can't say it's my new favorite now, but I really did rediscover so many great elements of it that I'll never write it off as bad again. I'm honestly really excited to see what will happen when we get to Kiva, a show I would constantly rag on before Ghost supplanted it as my all-time least favorite (although I will always stand up for Takeru over Kiva's lead).
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12-31-2020, 04:18 PM | #414 |
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I sincerely appreciate how much people on this board let me get weird about these shows. I remember the trepidation of posting that first Ghost thread last year, and wondering if I'd just have folks yelling at me for a few days before I split. But it was just really nice? You, in particular, were so gracious about discussing Ghost, rather than just taking my concerns and questions as trolling or bad comedy. It was such an unexpectedly pleasant experience, having folks really engage with these episodes, getting to geek out over great moments. There were so many times this all could've gone wrong, but y'all never once let me down. If these threads are any good, it's because everyone on these boards allows them to be good. (I am so looking forward to the Summer of Inoue... except it's always the Summer of Inoue in my heart.)
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12-31-2020, 04:24 PM | #415 |
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So I'll just say that I'm really glad I've decided to watch these shows again alongside you. The first few threads were fun to read along with, but actually watching the shows again alongside your commentary has really given me a chance to re-appreciate all of them. I don't know if I ever would have given Faiz a second chance without your thread. I can't say it's my new favorite now, but I really did rediscover so many great elements of it that I'll never write it off as bad again. I'm honestly really excited to see what will happen when we get to Kiva, a show I would constantly rag on before Ghost supplanted it as my all-time least favorite (although I will always stand up for Takeru over Kiva's lead).
I hope these threads, preserved as they are, can maybe be of some value to future fans. It's also why I'm excited to eventually be able ("able", like I'm being prevented by some outside force) to watch the weekly episodes. The chance to have a weeklong thread where folks discuss a current episode, with no chance for spoilers, where it's all about that one unit of entertainment... that seems pretty great? I hope you all appreciate that option! Please don't ever change.
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12-31-2020, 04:39 PM | #416 |
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12-31-2020, 04:57 PM | #417 |
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You, in particular, were so gracious about discussing Ghost, rather than just taking my concerns and questions as trolling or bad comedy. It was such an unexpectedly pleasant experience, having folks really engage with these episodes, getting to geek out over great moments.
I can't wait to see you clear Heisei Rider with no continues come 2022. (Also, speaking of which, one of my fondest personal memories surrounding Ex-Aid is that it was the first show I ever posted in every single episode thread for on here, week by week, which was a lot of fun. Let me tell you, that was a Christmas nobody will soon forget!)
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12-31-2020, 05:41 PM | #418 |
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Come on, you watched Ex-Aid. You should know that these things only get cleared with perfect co-op.
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12-31-2020, 06:43 PM | #419 |
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its always heart warming to see two arch rivals coming together for the common good
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12-31-2020, 09:07 PM | #420 |
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This is the most wholesome thread and the most fun place on the boards - thank you for making 2020 brighter!
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