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Is that why SEED's first half was almost an exact play-by-play of 0079?
The point is that SEED was created to build a new fanbase with an epic storyline free of all the original UC overhead.
Hmm, I've seen SEED as an attempt to retell the original Gundam story in a manner that adds modern arguments and issues into the mix like genetic engineering, ethnic conflict, fundimentalism, etc. that really weren't prominent in 1979 like they are now. Newtypes are one thing, but the concept of Coordinators isn't just some far-off sci-fi thing - it's an issue that's being argued bitterly in academia and in the political sphere today. _________________ Proud creator of the Wikipedia RX-78 mobile suit series article.
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Wed Apr 13, 2005 4:57 pm
Aron
Joined: Feb 22, 2005
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Just recently I've discovered a show on Jetix that is a wanna-be but yet for some reason its different from other ones that I have viewed. It has a long title but its called something like Super Robot Monkey Team or something like that. The character designs and animation don't stand out nor does the story line, but when I watched it it felt more like I was watching an old anime, like something along the lines like an old Tezuka anime or something like that. It just feels more like an actual anime compared to teens tiatns or totally spies. Theres just something different about this one. However, one show won't change my mind about all the other wanna-bes out there nor the fact that teen titans and totally spies are both really a waste of time to put in the time slots!
Let us pray they don't try to put teen titans on [adult swim] by making an "un-cut" version of it by putting more blood in it and cursing, which they probably won't ever do but this is the entertainment world after all so almost anything can happen. That would be scary as hell if that were ever to happen.
Thu Apr 14, 2005 8:39 pm
Nobuyuki
Joined: Nov 07, 2002
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Aron wrote:
Let us pray they don't try to put teen titans on [adult swim] by making an "un-cut" version of it by putting more blood in it and cursing, which they probably won't ever do but this is the entertainment world after all so almost anything can happen. That would be scary as hell if that were ever to happen.
That's so absolutely ludicrous... that it just might work! Brilliant!
Make it so, Mr. Lazzo!
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Thu Apr 14, 2005 10:14 pm
liberator
Joined: Jan 30, 2005
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It's called SuperRobot MonkeyHyperforceGO!
And yes, it's very cool, and it get's bonus point for having Mark Hamill as the voice of Skeleton King.
Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:04 am
ToonamiL
Joined: Nov 07, 2002
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We could complain about this all the time, but I wonder if anyone of you actually watch some of these shows. One in my life, I tried to avoid Teen Titans. Then, I actually began to watch it and started to enjoy it. Hell, it's even better than some anime I've seen (not DBZ or Pokemon type). I remember when everyone was excited to watch the next episode of X-Men, Batman, or Spider-Man. Now, because cares.
Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:40 pm
Aron
Joined: Feb 22, 2005
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The wanna-be genre hit a new low today
I went to the mall today, and as I was walking past Hot Topic, I noticed in the front a bunch of shirts that had anime characters on them. One had Vash, another had Spike, and Kenshin had one too.
But my eyes caught something in the window.
A teen titan shirt, with one of the characters' names on it in kanji, sitting up there along with the other anime shirts.
Thats an insult to anime no matter how you look at it!
Its not anime, and it never will be!
Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:13 pm
KingSpanky
Joined: Dec 25, 2004
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Um, so what. Its using the art style. Just because its an american license doesn't mean that it can't be in the anime style.
God, i'm getting tired of AMERICAN anime purist getting pissed because some shows in AMERICA try to emulate what has now become a $4.8 Billion Industry. Please, while you're removing your head from your rear, get rid of the elitist attitude.
Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:31 pm
AngelHedgie
Joined: Feb 06, 2005
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KingSpanky wrote:
Um, so what. Its using the art style. Just because its an american license doesn't mean that it can't be in the anime style.
God, i'm getting tired of AMERICAN anime purist getting pissed because some shows in AMERICA try to emulate what has now become a $4.8 Billion Industry. Please, while you're removing your head from your rear, get rid of the elitist attitude.
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Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:07 pm
Fodder
Joined: Apr 02, 2003
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Actually Teen Titans has suprised me with each new season. The first season was only passable at best and aimed at a much younger audience. But the new ones have definatly shown some maturity. Watch the two Terra season finale episodes and you will see this.
We were supposed to get a lot of dark stories about Raven this season. But so far i have only seen one new one the others dont fit her story line.
Nobu,
I miss one Robot Chicken and its the Kill Jesus and has a Teen Titans tie-in?! AACK!!! Oh well theres always reruns.
"I hear one MISTER William Shatner will be on Enterprise but NOT as KIRK!"
Priceless quote from Robot Chicken. Which shows that Anime is great and all but american animators have a niche they can fill quite nicely.
As for the shirt's. Really its not that big a deal. If you havent noticed they use Yu Yu Huffy Puffy Yumagagi Pokemon Voltran or whatever those two Japanese women call themselves for the theme song. If you dont like the shirt then maybe you should fight that to? Here's something for you. If you dont like it. Don't watch it and don't buy it. Advertisers and manufactuers usually get a hint this way.
Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:40 am
ToonamiL
Joined: Nov 07, 2002
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Aron wrote:
The wanna-be genre hit a new low today
I went to the mall today, and as I was walking past Hot Topic, I noticed in the front a bunch of shirts that had anime characters on them. One had Vash, another had Spike, and Kenshin had one too.
But my eyes caught something in the window.
A teen titan shirt, with one of the characters' names on it in kanji, sitting up there along with the other anime shirts.
Thats an insult to anime no matter how you look at it!
Its not anime, and it never will be!
Dude, you have some issues to attend too. Just remember that interventions aren't always for giant foam cowboy hats.
Sat Apr 16, 2005 6:23 pm
Aron
Joined: Feb 22, 2005
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Why don't u all quit ur bitching and go watch ur gay teen titans then?!
And yes, t-shirt or no t-shirt, teen titans didn't belong up there!
Using anime for inspiration don't mean shit!
Don't forget, DC comics has basically molested TenTen and yet u all watch their shitty superhero show?
You guys are in college and high school and you watch a little kids show?
You all obviously have no lives except for defending teen titans from my comments and others who agree with me, complaining about American anime fans, nuking otakon and calling me an idiot for talking about this topic. I guess u guys are "wanna-be" otakus then.
By the way, the person from virginia who said that otaku is a bad word, u obviously were home schooled and therefore u r a huge freak and a huge dumbass to boot!
I'm tired of American anime fans going around and saying they want to draw manga and anime for a living. I hate to burst your alls bubble, but its never going to happen! Its sad but its true!
And for those of u whose profile name is japanese or from an anime and sat here defending wanna-bes, get rid of ur names now because u r tarnishing them and yourselves as well with your love for this wanna be anime shit!
And finally, "wanna-bes" are shit, just like their fans.
Mon Apr 18, 2005 6:44 pm
Beefy
Joined: Nov 13, 2002
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This thread amuses me.
So before Locky comes, did you know that anime can be called "wanna-be Disney"? _________________ "Robots don't say 'ye'."
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Mon Apr 18, 2005 6:55 pm
Nobuyuki
Joined: Nov 07, 2002
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Aron wrote:
I guess u guys are "wanna-be" otakus then.
Not a chance in hell. I am an ANIMATION fan, not an anime fan.
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And for those of u whose profile name is japanese or from an anime and sat here defending wanna-bes, get rid of ur names now because u r tarnishing them and yourselves as well with your love for this wanna be anime shit!
And finally, "wanna-bes" are shit, just like their fans.
Dude, it's just a cartoon.
Hell, they're all just cartoons.
Seriously. _________________ "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
Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:11 pm
Aron
Joined: Feb 22, 2005
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Yes. The big eyes that are a huge trademark of anime was inspired by American cartoons from the 1920's. Tezuka was in fact a huge Disney fan.
But he took it further than that so it really can't be called "wanna-be Disney". Hmm... so what would lion king be considered then?
Its not a wanna-be because the animation is purely American, but the story does basically copy Jungle Emperor Leo's story, but Disney denies the origin of JEL saying that theirs was the first.
That is a load.
Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:13 pm
Nobuyuki
Joined: Nov 07, 2002
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My fortune cookie this weekend read, "Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause."
Something to think about.
Aron wrote:
so what would lion king be considered then?
"Hamlet: the Animated Musical (with lions)!"
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Its not a wanna-be because the animation is purely American, but the story does basically copy Jungle Emperor Leo's story, but Disney denies the origin of JEL saying that theirs was the first.
That is a load.
Yes, yes it is. _________________ "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
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