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01-31-2022, 11:46 PM | #6271 |
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So I ranked them based on results so far, and it seems like the general consensus is
Build Kuuga Black Kabuto Den-O/Amazon 1971 I've heard Build is one of the best, so it being so high is no surprise to me. What is a surprise is how low Den-O got, considering it's usually considered one of the best among Japanese fans. I mean, it keeps getting new movies for a reason. Black being the most popular showa entry is no surprise either. I actually started 1971, because I've been reading the manga and wanted to see how they compare. I'm planning on doing a review video at some point, and it'll be nice to reference the series. I'm not going to watch this consistently, though - it's more of a "I'll put it on when I feel like it" type of thing. I still want the next full season I watch to be Den-O, but I guess I can probably go in this order after that. Meaning, Den-O -> Build -> Kuuga. Thanks all. edit: I've seen some of 1971 before, but I enjoyed it much more then. This is actually kind of difficult to watch.
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02-01-2022, 12:05 AM | #6272 |
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Would Amazing Falchion and Nadeshiko count as Future Riders if their appearances are what is considered the 'present' for the cast?
I was thinking cuz my go-to description for Future Riders would be riders from the future coming into the present. |
02-01-2022, 06:14 AM | #6273 |
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Can someone please explain to me what 'Aruto ja naito' translates to? I have a feeling it's a pun and its driving me nuts. The multiple fan-translations of it don't help either.
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02-01-2022, 06:26 AM | #6274 |
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But I love the Imagin so I enjoyed watching Den-O. |
02-01-2022, 06:31 AM | #6275 |
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I'm small-brained when it comes to japanese, but from what I understand he's basically just saying "Yes, it must be Aruto!" that's why some localizations have it as "That's how you know it's Aruto!" |
02-01-2022, 06:38 AM | #6276 |
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I read on Reddit like 2 years ago that by taking the sentence apart you basically get a giant pun since "Aru" = "To be" and "Ja nai" is the negative form of that.
So by translating it that way you can read something like "To be and not to be and" so basically wordplay. I have no idea if this is true though. |
02-01-2022, 10:27 AM | #6277 |
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Aruto ja naito is more of a nonsensical catchphrase. It doesn't really have a direct 1:1 translation but the feeling of it is like "It wasn't me!" The joke part is that "me" is him saying his own name therefore implicating himself.
So like Kiwami said, it is as if he is simultaneously admitting to something and also claiming innocence; in most cases a bad joke that he won't take credit for unless you thought it was funny then he will take credit for it. An American equivalent is like when you tell a bad joke and then immediately say "just kidding, but for real though..."
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02-01-2022, 11:13 AM | #6278 |
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Okay now it makes sense. "It was me, except not, but actually yes" basically, I quite like the idea that he attaches his name in a way that can be read as either "It wasn’t me!" or "It was Aruto!" depending on if you like the joke or not. Actually a great catchphrase for a comedian.
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02-01-2022, 11:44 AM | #6279 |
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I agree with Kiwami, the popularity of the show is tied to how well received the Imagin are; and part of the reason they kept doing more Den-O content was because the Imagin are just stuntmen and VA probably already on the Toei payroll.
The show itself has some decent themes, but for me it all got muddled by the last couple episodes. It just felt like it was running in place. There's a big revelation that is just randomly dropped that would have made for a better final arc (unless it comes up in movies I haven't watched yet) But Epsilon, I highly recommend giving Kabuto a shot as well
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02-01-2022, 03:25 PM | #6280 |
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It's a disappointment to hear that the Imagen are basically the deciding factor on whether somebody likes Den-O or not. I guess we'll see.
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