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On September 22 2011 00:40 Southlight wrote: Code Geass was amazing. It matched some of the most intellectually sound people, had battlefield tactics that were so intricate and thought-out that it reminded me of a cross between Legend of Galactic Heroes and Death Note. None of the characters were teenage emos, as they all were mature, driven people with their own convictions, like Shakugan no Shana. So much deep philosophy about manhood, mankind, and war, it was almost like an Evangelion version of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. The story arc with Euphie was tragic, reminding me of Titus Andronicus, and was both touching and exciting, making me wish things had taken that turn much earlier. Alas, that's the only qualm I had with CG, which is that it delayed some of the best moments until too late into the season, forcing you to watch R2, which was a very Gundam-esque move. That was around when we should have realized that their lead writer was assassinated and replaced by Char Aznable.
Just out of curiosity (kinda relevant to this and other posts): Are there any animes out there that focus on strategy and tactics to the same extent as LoGH? I always hear about these animes supposedly about geniuses outwitting eachother, but they always use lame tricks to cheat the audience, instead of knuckling down and actually churn out some good writing, with dialogue and schemes that seem like they come from geniuses. Is it all just characteristics (ie. main character is a genius within the universe) or are there actually some geniuses out there? I mean LoGH came the closest, but they did cheat a bit by utilizing actual history, which is obviously far and away a better choice than just coming up with these lame deus ex machinas, but cheating nonetheless.
Not to the same extend... but Utawarerumono actually had some nice moments.
And Tytannia which is quite similar (well, same author, so to be expected). Of course the novels were stuck in limbo for 20 years... Thought the anime would brought Tanaka back to finish it, but apparently not. FML
On September 06 2012 14:28 tobi9999 wrote: So like, now I'm bored again and I'm looking for anime to watch.
Recently I've gotten into "futuristic" anime. With cool technology whether it be for military purposes or just everyday life purposes. I'm enjoying the Sword Art Online anime, and I've read the entire translated LN (some of it was pretty stupid, but it's actually the first LN I've ever read). I also checked out Accel world since it was by the same author and I liked that. I just watched Gurren Lagann(Was good but didn't really meet my expectations since a lot of people said it was a work of god or something) and Aquarion Evol (Still don't know how I feel about this one, although it looked really nice with its awesome artwork).
My mind is set on .Hack//Sign now, but it would be nice if I could get other recommendations as well. (Yes I've looked at almost all of the Anime on the recommendation list and most of them didn't interest me)
On September 06 2012 07:15 Harem wrote: If you want to watch Gundam then you should watch Eva.
I've already seen eva. Only the series though. Are the movies sort of a recap, or actual new material?
Also votoms is pretty dated (1984) @_@
If you want Mecha, first place to look (duh) is Gundam Unicorn. I also recommend Gundam 00, at least the first season.
Also, I seem to remember way back when, there was a poll on which mecha unit was the sexiest (don't think it was quite agreed on wether 'sexiest' meant 'makes-me-want-to-fuck-it-the-most' or 'makes-me-want-to-wear-it-the-most')? Going by the second definition, I'd like to nominate Exia from 00! Gorgeous design, coolest weapon, easy choice. If that's not enough sex appeal though, there are some quite cute girls in the command center xD
Good kid and his amazing machine/strongest representation of his personality (lookatdatomg)
Gundam 00 team, proving they are true anime characters by striking a badass pose
Cute girls helping out
Why would you say Exia is the "sexiest" gundam ever, and then post pictures of the 00? The 00 Gundam is an entirely different suit lol
My memory must be fucked up O_O That blue suit isn't called Exia?
If would be like saying you like Strike and then linking Freedom.
Sorry what?
I updated my last post btw
Strike and Freedom were Gundams in Gundam SEED. Like Exia and the 00, the Strike was Kira's initial Gundam (like Exia to Setsuna), and the Freedom was his upgrade (like the 00).
Makes sense! I did not remember the upgrade getting a new name (shit gets upgraded all the time in these shows, though I suppose they also get new names all the time, I just don't care to notice I suppose). I just remember saying "Exia. Setsuna F. Seiei" to myself alittle too often at the time XD ALSO, I seem to remember Exia/00 in season 1 fighting with two swords + Show Spoiler +
can be seen at the end here I think?
Goes by fast, maybe I just wanted it to be two swords instead of a sword and shield. Btw favorite OP I've seen so far, though it's tied with the 'to the beginning' OP for Fate/Zero
, which is the part that puts it over the top.
Sorry for any confusion, though I'm probably the only one getting confused by all this stuff!
Technically it has like 7 different swords, but the big one is its most iconic.
On September 22 2011 00:40 Southlight wrote: Code Geass was amazing. It matched some of the most intellectually sound people, had battlefield tactics that were so intricate and thought-out that it reminded me of a cross between Legend of Galactic Heroes and Death Note. None of the characters were teenage emos, as they all were mature, driven people with their own convictions, like Shakugan no Shana. So much deep philosophy about manhood, mankind, and war, it was almost like an Evangelion version of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. The story arc with Euphie was tragic, reminding me of Titus Andronicus, and was both touching and exciting, making me wish things had taken that turn much earlier. Alas, that's the only qualm I had with CG, which is that it delayed some of the best moments until too late into the season, forcing you to watch R2, which was a very Gundam-esque move. That was around when we should have realized that their lead writer was assassinated and replaced by Char Aznable.
Just out of curiosity (kinda relevant to this and other posts): Are there any animes out there that focus on strategy and tactics to the same extent as LoGH? I always hear about these animes supposedly about geniuses outwitting eachother, but they always use lame tricks to cheat the audience, instead of knuckling down and actually churn out some good writing, with dialogue and schemes that seem like they come from geniuses. Is it all just characteristics (ie. main character is a genius within the universe) or are there actually some geniuses out there? I mean LoGH came the closest, but they did cheat a bit by utilizing actual history, which is obviously far and away a better choice than just coming up with these lame deus ex machinas, but cheating nonetheless.
Not to the same extend... but Utawarerumono actually had some nice moments.
And Tytannia which is quite similar (well, same author, so to be expected). Of course the novels were stuck in limbo for 20 years... Thought the anime would brought Tanaka back to finish it, but apparently not. FML
Utawarerumono , has about as many nice moments in that respect as that Oda Nobuna show .
On September 22 2011 00:40 Southlight wrote: Code Geass was amazing. It matched some of the most intellectually sound people, had battlefield tactics that were so intricate and thought-out that it reminded me of a cross between Legend of Galactic Heroes and Death Note. None of the characters were teenage emos, as they all were mature, driven people with their own convictions, like Shakugan no Shana. So much deep philosophy about manhood, mankind, and war, it was almost like an Evangelion version of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. The story arc with Euphie was tragic, reminding me of Titus Andronicus, and was both touching and exciting, making me wish things had taken that turn much earlier. Alas, that's the only qualm I had with CG, which is that it delayed some of the best moments until too late into the season, forcing you to watch R2, which was a very Gundam-esque move. That was around when we should have realized that their lead writer was assassinated and replaced by Char Aznable.
Just out of curiosity (kinda relevant to this and other posts): Are there any animes out there that focus on strategy and tactics to the same extent as LoGH? I always hear about these animes supposedly about geniuses outwitting eachother, but they always use lame tricks to cheat the audience, instead of knuckling down and actually churn out some good writing, with dialogue and schemes that seem like they come from geniuses. Is it all just characteristics (ie. main character is a genius within the universe) or are there actually some geniuses out there? I mean LoGH came the closest, but they did cheat a bit by utilizing actual history, which is obviously far and away a better choice than just coming up with these lame deus ex machinas, but cheating nonetheless.
On September 22 2011 00:40 Southlight wrote: Code Geass was amazing. It matched some of the most intellectually sound people, had battlefield tactics that were so intricate and thought-out that it reminded me of a cross between Legend of Galactic Heroes and Death Note. None of the characters were teenage emos, as they all were mature, driven people with their own convictions, like Shakugan no Shana. So much deep philosophy about manhood, mankind, and war, it was almost like an Evangelion version of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. The story arc with Euphie was tragic, reminding me of Titus Andronicus, and was both touching and exciting, making me wish things had taken that turn much earlier. Alas, that's the only qualm I had with CG, which is that it delayed some of the best moments until too late into the season, forcing you to watch R2, which was a very Gundam-esque move. That was around when we should have realized that their lead writer was assassinated and replaced by Char Aznable.
Just out of curiosity (kinda relevant to this and other posts): Are there any animes out there that focus on strategy and tactics to the same extent as LoGH? I always hear about these animes supposedly about geniuses outwitting eachother, but they always use lame tricks to cheat the audience, instead of knuckling down and actually churn out some good writing, with dialogue and schemes that seem like they come from geniuses. Is it all just characteristics (ie. main character is a genius within the universe) or are there actually some geniuses out there? I mean LoGH came the closest, but they did cheat a bit by utilizing actual history, which is obviously far and away a better choice than just coming up with these lame deus ex machinas, but cheating nonetheless.
Well, cat shit one is kinda tactical?
Yea with the kind of tactics used by those skull candy wearing, trash talking xbox noobs playing modern warfare or whatever that shit is.
On September 22 2011 00:40 Southlight wrote: Code Geass was amazing. It matched some of the most intellectually sound people, had battlefield tactics that were so intricate and thought-out that it reminded me of a cross between Legend of Galactic Heroes and Death Note. None of the characters were teenage emos, as they all were mature, driven people with their own convictions, like Shakugan no Shana. So much deep philosophy about manhood, mankind, and war, it was almost like an Evangelion version of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. The story arc with Euphie was tragic, reminding me of Titus Andronicus, and was both touching and exciting, making me wish things had taken that turn much earlier. Alas, that's the only qualm I had with CG, which is that it delayed some of the best moments until too late into the season, forcing you to watch R2, which was a very Gundam-esque move. That was around when we should have realized that their lead writer was assassinated and replaced by Char Aznable.
Just out of curiosity (kinda relevant to this and other posts): Are there any animes out there that focus on strategy and tactics to the same extent as LoGH? I always hear about these animes supposedly about geniuses outwitting eachother, but they always use lame tricks to cheat the audience, instead of knuckling down and actually churn out some good writing, with dialogue and schemes that seem like they come from geniuses. Is it all just characteristics (ie. main character is a genius within the universe) or are there actually some geniuses out there? I mean LoGH came the closest, but they did cheat a bit by utilizing actual history, which is obviously far and away a better choice than just coming up with these lame deus ex machinas, but cheating nonetheless.
Not to the same extend... but Utawarerumono actually had some nice moments.
And Tytannia which is quite similar (well, same author, so to be expected). Of course the novels were stuck in limbo for 20 years... Thought the anime would brought Tanaka back to finish it, but apparently not. FML
Utawarerumono , has about as many nice moments in that respect as that Oda Nobuna show .
idk about you but Utawarerumono anime isn't quite that bad, besides, I could hardly tell the difference between Oda Nobuna and Horizon season 2 other than the former having more lolis and flat chests. So by the Horizon rule of awesomeness being more or less inversely proportional to breast size (exceptions are clearly outliers), Nobuna > Horizon S2.
On September 22 2011 00:40 Southlight wrote: Code Geass was amazing. It matched some of the most intellectually sound people, had battlefield tactics that were so intricate and thought-out that it reminded me of a cross between Legend of Galactic Heroes and Death Note. None of the characters were teenage emos, as they all were mature, driven people with their own convictions, like Shakugan no Shana. So much deep philosophy about manhood, mankind, and war, it was almost like an Evangelion version of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. The story arc with Euphie was tragic, reminding me of Titus Andronicus, and was both touching and exciting, making me wish things had taken that turn much earlier. Alas, that's the only qualm I had with CG, which is that it delayed some of the best moments until too late into the season, forcing you to watch R2, which was a very Gundam-esque move. That was around when we should have realized that their lead writer was assassinated and replaced by Char Aznable.
Just out of curiosity (kinda relevant to this and other posts): Are there any animes out there that focus on strategy and tactics to the same extent as LoGH? I always hear about these animes supposedly about geniuses outwitting eachother, but they always use lame tricks to cheat the audience, instead of knuckling down and actually churn out some good writing, with dialogue and schemes that seem like they come from geniuses. Is it all just characteristics (ie. main character is a genius within the universe) or are there actually some geniuses out there? I mean LoGH came the closest, but they did cheat a bit by utilizing actual history, which is obviously far and away a better choice than just coming up with these lame deus ex machinas, but cheating nonetheless.
Not to the same extend... but Utawarerumono actually had some nice moments.
And Tytannia which is quite similar (well, same author, so to be expected). Of course the novels were stuck in limbo for 20 years... Thought the anime would brought Tanaka back to finish it, but apparently not. FML
Utawarerumono , has about as many nice moments in that respect as that Oda Nobuna show .
idk about you but Utawarerumono anime isn't quite that bad, besides, I could hardly tell the difference between Oda Nobuna and Horizon season 2 other than the former having more lolis and flat chests. So by the Horizon rule of awesomeness being more or less inversely proportional to breast size (exceptions are clearly outliers), Nobuna > Horizon S2.
On September 22 2011 00:40 Southlight wrote: Code Geass was amazing. It matched some of the most intellectually sound people, had battlefield tactics that were so intricate and thought-out that it reminded me of a cross between Legend of Galactic Heroes and Death Note. None of the characters were teenage emos, as they all were mature, driven people with their own convictions, like Shakugan no Shana. So much deep philosophy about manhood, mankind, and war, it was almost like an Evangelion version of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. The story arc with Euphie was tragic, reminding me of Titus Andronicus, and was both touching and exciting, making me wish things had taken that turn much earlier. Alas, that's the only qualm I had with CG, which is that it delayed some of the best moments until too late into the season, forcing you to watch R2, which was a very Gundam-esque move. That was around when we should have realized that their lead writer was assassinated and replaced by Char Aznable.
Just out of curiosity (kinda relevant to this and other posts): Are there any animes out there that focus on strategy and tactics to the same extent as LoGH? I always hear about these animes supposedly about geniuses outwitting eachother, but they always use lame tricks to cheat the audience, instead of knuckling down and actually churn out some good writing, with dialogue and schemes that seem like they come from geniuses. Is it all just characteristics (ie. main character is a genius within the universe) or are there actually some geniuses out there? I mean LoGH came the closest, but they did cheat a bit by utilizing actual history, which is obviously far and away a better choice than just coming up with these lame deus ex machinas, but cheating nonetheless.
Back to talking about the Exia, like I said earlier, the thing technically has 7 different swords it can use. Personally, I find 7 swords for a mecha with only 2 hands to be fairly excessive, but w/e lol. Can look fairly flashy, I guess:
On September 07 2012 06:59 ragz_gt wrote: I'd say they are already holding back... Freedom and Justice are way more over the top imho.
I'm not really talking about "excessive" as in "over powered", I'm talking "excessive" as in "why would you need 7 different swords when you can only use two of them at a time" excessive.
Like take the Kshatriya for example. It has 6 arms, so 6 beam sabers isn't excessive (which it comes equipped with).
On September 07 2012 06:59 ragz_gt wrote: I'd say they are already holding back... Freedom and Justice are way more over the top imho.
I'm not really talking about "excessive" as in "over powered", I'm talking "excessive" as in "why would you need 7 different swords when you can only use two of them at a time" excessive.
Like take the Kshatriya for example. It has 6 arms, so 6 beam sabers isn't excessive (which it comes equipped with).
In the FF7 Advent Children movie Cloud's sword was made out of a shit ton of swords, all interchangeable. Does that qualify?
Was it Advent Children or was it a different movie? Can't remember.
On September 07 2012 06:59 ragz_gt wrote: I'd say they are already holding back... Freedom and Justice are way more over the top imho.
I'm not really talking about "excessive" as in "over powered", I'm talking "excessive" as in "why would you need 7 different swords when you can only use two of them at a time" excessive.
Like take the Kshatriya for example. It has 6 arms, so 6 beam sabers isn't excessive (which it comes equipped with).
In the FF7 Advent Children movie Cloud's sword was made out of a shit ton of swords, all interchangeable. Does that qualify?
Was it Advent Children or was it a different movie? Can't remember.
I don't even remember what happened in Advent children other than "lol Sephiroth is alive again randomly", so I don't remember the application of his multiple swords.
On September 07 2012 06:59 ragz_gt wrote: I'd say they are already holding back... Freedom and Justice are way more over the top imho.
I'm not really talking about "excessive" as in "over powered", I'm talking "excessive" as in "why would you need 7 different swords when you can only use two of them at a time" excessive.
Like take the Kshatriya for example. It has 6 arms, so 6 beam sabers isn't excessive (which it comes equipped with).
In the FF7 Advent Children movie Cloud's sword was made out of a shit ton of swords, all interchangeable. Does that qualify?
Was it Advent Children or was it a different movie? Can't remember.
Freedom and Justice were alright. It was more like the Strike Freedom that was way excessive. With like palm blasters, chest cannons, and some other shit.
On September 07 2012 06:59 ragz_gt wrote: I'd say they are already holding back... Freedom and Justice are way more over the top imho.
I'm not really talking about "excessive" as in "over powered", I'm talking "excessive" as in "why would you need 7 different swords when you can only use two of them at a time" excessive.
Like take the Kshatriya for example. It has 6 arms, so 6 beam sabers isn't excessive (which it comes equipped with).
In the FF7 Advent Children movie Cloud's sword was made out of a shit ton of swords, all interchangeable. Does that qualify?
Was it Advent Children or was it a different movie? Can't remember.
Freedom and Justice were alright. It was more like the Strike Freedom that was way excessive. With like palm blasters, chest cannons, and some other shit.
Cloud clearly uses those swords for omnislash. =\
Destiny was the one with the Shining Finger. As for Strike Freedom, it maybe be stupidly over powered, but again, not the same type of excessive I was talking about. It can actually make practical use of all of its weapons. It makes sense to have 2 beam sabers, since it has 2 hands. Makes sense to have funnels, and a chest cannon (although a chest cannon would make more sense if the pilot actually intended to kill his opponent).
On September 07 2012 06:59 ragz_gt wrote: I'd say they are already holding back... Freedom and Justice are way more over the top imho.
I'm not really talking about "excessive" as in "over powered", I'm talking "excessive" as in "why would you need 7 different swords when you can only use two of them at a time" excessive.
Like take the Kshatriya for example. It has 6 arms, so 6 beam sabers isn't excessive (which it comes equipped with).
Didn't Justice had like a ton of swords for no reason also? And had a surf board that dubs as a sword to top it off.
The combining swords thingy was quite silly.. they just kinda clicked together to form a bigger sword. And the swords didn't disassemble for mass omnislashing.. he just used that clunky thing to hulk smash Sephiroth.
The Meteor addon for Freedom/Justice was retarded. Oh hey let's fire 10000 missiles and lasers and hit everything with perfect accuracy, because cannon fodder mobile suits can't dodge!
On September 07 2012 06:59 ragz_gt wrote: I'd say they are already holding back... Freedom and Justice are way more over the top imho.
I'm not really talking about "excessive" as in "over powered", I'm talking "excessive" as in "why would you need 7 different swords when you can only use two of them at a time" excessive.
Like take the Kshatriya for example. It has 6 arms, so 6 beam sabers isn't excessive (which it comes equipped with).
Didn't Justice had like a ton of swords for no reason also? And had a surf board that dubs as a sword to top it off.
It's fine for the Justice, since the beam sabers were attached to it's legs, and it just kicks its opponents.
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