I have finally seen FLCL in full, after having been familiar with it and recognizing references to it for years now but never having sat down and watched all six episodes.
The consensus is about what you'd expect it to be.
Yeah, when I saw the synopsis and the teaser poster and the Masamune credit I thought, "This is either going to be legit amazing or so awful it's amazing and if it isn't either (or some combination of the two) I will be disappointed."
I'm up to Episode 6 of Now and Then, Here and There and holy fuck this show is brutal.
TvTropes tells me that it was based on reports from the then-contemporary Rwandan Genocide, but the first thing that sprung to mind was Imperial Japan. Comfort women, fascism, the Head of State enforcing a godlike image...
I'm up to Episode 6 of Now and Then, Here and There and holy fuck this show is brutal.
TvTropes tells me that it was based on reports from the then-contemporary Rwandan Genocide, but the first thing that sprung to mind was Imperial Japan. Comfort women, fascism, the Head of State enforcing a godlike image...
I'm at the same place in the show and I haven't gotten back to it quite yet. But yes, there are similarities to the worst excesses of the late Imperial era, and some of them are probably intentional, but I think that's as much about drawing more universal parallels and challenging the complacency of the privileged audience as anything else. It's a very deconstructive show in how it approaches the idea of "escaping into a world of adventure," albeit a bit blunt in its execution.
I'm too tired to go into depth here, but think about how the show breaks down its basic premise and draws on real-world events of the time to create its world. It gets a bit Michael Haneke when you think about it too long, albeit without the sheer contempt for its audience that something like Funny Games has.
Does anyone else feel that anime has, at least in part, helped make oneself appreciate the little details of life at a slower pace?
stuff like Kamichu! and Record of Yokohama Shopping Trip yes a little bit.
I find it in a lot more places, more like basically most contemplative/slow moments and especially those that say something about human behavior and its consequences (good and bad)...I wonder if it's a result of the things I watch or my perspective on things or possibly both...
In the world of BBK/BRNK, It’s been ten years since Azuma Kazuki has been in Japan, and upon his arrival he is taken prisoner by a group of armed men. Azuma is saved by his childhood friend, Kogane Asabuki, thanks to a living weapon she wields on her right hand, known as a Bubuki. Learning about these weapons, Azuma becomes a Bubuki wielder himself and sets out on a journey.
I'm not starting ERASED until I've read the manga. Would also, at least so far, say MSG: IBO is a fine enough show so far to warrant being called good. Not sure about great just yet, even if it is engaging.
that show about the ex-gangster who gets into traditional theatre
whoa, whoa, i missed that one
i've been watching some whatever grimgar and it is Okay. slow in a bad way
Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū I believe.
It's about a weird form of theater that's basically comedic-monologue-as-art where one actor sits down on his knees and tells a story with the use of a few props where he plays all the parts.
I'm too tired to go into depth here, but think about how the show breaks down its basic premise and draws on real-world events of the time to create its world. It gets a bit Michael Haneke when you think about it too long, albeit without the sheer contempt for its audience that something like Funny Games has.
Real-world events of its time? 2000 was before my time, because a year later the War on Terror kicked off and that's all I can remember from that time period.
i feel that the Chimera Ant arc can be divided into two halves: before the king, when the ants are mostly like something out of a horror movie taking over the series, and after he shows up, after which it became apparent that they are PRECIOUS BABIES kind of a lot more complicated than that
i haven't finished the arc yet but, poor Cheetu. he was just too cocky and too naïve for the HxH world, fast but oh-so slow-witted. he killed people but i'm still kind of sad.
that show about the ex-gangster who gets into traditional theatre
whoa, whoa, i missed that one
i've been watching some whatever grimgar and it is Okay. slow in a bad way
Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū I believe.
It's about a weird form of theater that's basically comedic-monologue-as-art where one actor sits down on his knees and tells a story with the use of a few props where he plays all the parts.
I have been meaning to see it.
That one! It is apparently really good. Very PBS drama, and not in a bad way.
I'm too tired to go into depth here, but think about how the show breaks down its basic premise and draws on real-world events of the time to create its world. It gets a bit Michael Haneke when you think about it too long, albeit without the sheer contempt for its audience that something like Funny Games has.
Real-world events of its time? 2000 was before my time, because a year later the War on Terror kicked off and that's all I can remember from that time period.
You said it yourself: News reports of the Rwandan genocide were a big part of what inspired the show.
I'm not starting ERASED until I've read the manga. Would also, at least so far, say MSG: IBO is a fine enough show so far to warrant being called good. Not sure about great just yet, even if it is engaging.
It is a Gundam, which means it does not count as "new," precisely, although apparently it is A Pretty Good Gundam. And all of the characters are adorable, which seems to be part of being a later Gundam?
also: i can see the Shaiapouf-Pearl comparisons, but i don't feel they're all that similar
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like there are strong similarities in motives, and some slight personality similarities, but they're (edit: mostly) not the personality characteristics that initially endeared Pearl to me
at the point where i'm at Menthuthuyoupi has been the most interesting of the Royal Guard
i feel that the Chimera Ant arc can be divided into two halves: before the king, when the ants are mostly like something out of a horror movie taking over the series, and after he shows up, after which it became apparent that they are PRECIOUS BABIES kind of a lot more complicated than that
i haven't finished the arc yet but, poor Cheetu. he was just too cocky and too naïve for the HxH world, fast but oh-so slow-witted. he killed people but i'm still kind of sad.
Oh, you're at the really brutal part. Almost. What's going on with Gon, Killua and Neferpitou at the point you're at?
You are approaching the Maximum Bad Time Event Horizon. Prepare yourself.
Incidentally, the whole bit where Gon's aura turns black actually creeped me out. Easily one of the best portrayals of a frighteningly angry person I have seen in a television show, not even in terms of the literal stuff but just the voice acting alone. I mean, holy shit. Really, the acting throughout this section is beautiful.
as it is i'm having trouble seeing how anything other than bad times can ensue here, but i don't yet know how bad
and yes, i'm in agreement, wrt Gon (who has been unsettling to me since at least Yorknew, and was already rather frightening in Greed Island)
i feel like his reaction to Nobunaga heavily foreshadowed this scene. i'm also starting to get the impression he has extremely rigid ideas about how the world works.
The nadir of Gon's character arc is yet to come. It will be readily apparent when it does. Ditto the tied-for-best Killua moment, next to something that happens in the last arc.
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The consensus is about what you'd expect it to be.
Also Hisoka's reaction to Chrollo being unable to use his Nen was priceless.
GON YOUNG MAN YOU GET THAT HAND BACK RIGHT THIS INSTANT
it literally has spider tanks, but with bunny ears
what is this
i mean not even for the magical girl fingerbang whatever, just, the animation of the characters is pretty bad. super cheap, it's weird
i've been watching some whatever grimgar and it is Okay. slow in a bad way
Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū I believe.
It's about a weird form of theater that's basically comedic-monologue-as-art where one actor sits down on his knees and tells a story with the use of a few props where he plays all the parts.
i haven't finished the arc yet but, poor Cheetu. he was just too cocky and too naïve for the HxH world, fast but oh-so slow-witted. he killed people but i'm still kind of sad.
at the point where i'm at Menthuthuyoupi has been the most interesting of the Royal Guard
and yes, i'm in agreement, wrt Gon (who has been unsettling to me since at least Yorknew, and was already rather frightening in Greed Island)
i feel like his reaction to Nobunaga heavily foreshadowed this scene. i'm also starting to get the impression he has extremely rigid ideas about how the world works.
also i'm actually laughing at the routine