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But Zechs, there are some of us who wouldn't mind having 20 minutes of talk and 3 minutes of action. I for one, loved the series. _________________ There is limited intelligence in the galaxy, but the stupidity of the universe is infinite.
Wed Mar 31, 2004 12:35 pm
JJc14
Joined: Nov 07, 2002
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well, i can breathe a sigh of relief knowing my man michael survived to the end (i had a bad feeling they'd off him)...the ending was somewhat of a letdown in that it didn't feel like they "closed" much, but hopefully a second watch-through will uncover some of the stuff that eluded me through the first run...
overall, i thought the series did a good job in creating a unique atmosphere, and i really liked the characters, but i suppose i overhyped this series a bit personally, so i'm left slightly unsatisfied with how it all turned out...still, i plan to watch it at least one more time before making a final decision on the series... _________________ "Life's a journey, not a destination..." -Aerosmith ('Amazing')
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Wed Mar 31, 2004 7:07 pm
nightfall
Joined: Jun 19, 2003
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This is the thing about anime that is so unusual when compared to say American story telling. We're used to 'and the world was a better place as they lived happily ever after' instead of 'and then I went back to work the next day not ever knowing what happened to that weird guy with the spiky hair.'
I didn't like that the STNJ just kept on hunting witches after getting to know Robin. Don't they have any doubts? Do they still think all witches are evil? The hunters are all witches or seeds (since they can use the orbo) but nobody questions what they do.
Robin and Amon are probably dead, but it doesn't matter because in the end Robin didn't have a purpose. All that knowledge and power gained, but no idea what to do with it.
I liked watching the series, but I think they could have gone further in character development. Amon is the one we learn the most about, really. _________________ May the curse of Mary Malone and her nine blind orphan children persue you so far over the hills and seas that God Almighty can't find you with a radio telescope. - Amanda Grayson
Fri Apr 02, 2004 2:37 am
Beefy
Joined: Nov 13, 2002
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A typical "leaves you hanging" ending.
I'm used to those by now, so I'm not mad. _________________ "Robots don't say 'ye'."
"I'll show ye!"
Fri Apr 02, 2004 10:48 pm
Daikun
Joined: Nov 02, 2002
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nightfall wrote:
This is the thing about anime that is so unusual when compared to say American story telling. We're used to 'and the world was a better place as they lived happily ever after' instead of 'and then I went back to work the next day not ever knowing what happened to that weird guy with the spiky hair.'
Not all American story telling has a happy ending. Do you read anything from Edgar Allen Poe, or watch any horror or suspense (or, in some cases, action) movies?
And another thing: Most people don't use happy endings because, quite frankly, THEY'RE STUPID. What are you expecting? A parade with angels and flying hamsters? Yech! That'll pretty much dumb it down to a Disney-esque production. This is Adult Swim. We're not kids anymore where everything comes out jolly in the end. A cliffhanger ending is what to expect from a dark, mature series.
Sat Apr 03, 2004 1:36 am
Nobuyuki
Joined: Nov 07, 2002
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Daikun wrote:
A cliffhanger ending is what to expect from a dark, mature series.
"Cliffhangers" for a last episode SUCK.(Berserk)
Now, an open ending (which is probably what you meant in the first place) where there may still be some questions left in the viewer's mind afterwards are tolerable.
And sometimes lead into a follow-up series in the future. (Big O)
But they're not my preference. _________________ "When I became a man, I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up."- C.S. Lewis
"Superman can't be emo. He can't cut himself."-CP
Sat Apr 03, 2004 11:09 am
nightfall
Joined: Jun 19, 2003
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Daikun wrote:
Not all American story telling has a happy ending. Do you read anything from Edgar Allen Poe, or watch any horror or suspense (or, in some cases, action) movies?
When did Poe write? Over 100 years ago. Shakespeare loved guts, gore, and betrayal. They gave the audience what they wanted. I'm thinking of more modern storytelling, specifically mass media, more specifically television cartoons. Whereas hangings used to be a public spectacle worth packing a picnic lunch for; now society is so concerned about 'sheltering' us from harmful influences it censors art forms into tapioca pudding.
I'm not saying I like it, just that it is present, especially when compared to the more realistic (used loosely) open endings more often seen in teen & adult anime.
I prefer anime scripted for the Japanese market (vs comissioned for US consumption and filtered by soccer moms). I'm used to open endings (ever read O. Henry?). But I expected the events in Witchhunter Robin to change the characters. Isn't that one of the goals of storytelling anywhere?
I hope this makes my meaning clearer. _________________ May the curse of Mary Malone and her nine blind orphan children persue you so far over the hills and seas that God Almighty can't find you with a radio telescope. - Amanda Grayson
Sat Apr 03, 2004 9:38 pm
Daikun
Joined: Nov 02, 2002
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Nobuyuki wrote:
Daikun wrote:
A cliffhanger ending is what to expect from a dark, mature series.
"Cliffhangers" for a last episode SUCK.(Berserk)
Now, an open ending (which is probably what you meant in the first place) where there may still be some questions left in the viewer's mind afterwards are tolerable.
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