Fall 2010 Anime Thread: Reboots, Retreads, and Rediscovery
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DrForester
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Lafiel said:
I think it could be said that even when pandering/fanservice was done, it wasn't always the focus of the show (most shows anyways). Take Faye in Bebop. Clearly there for fanservice, but that was in no way the focus of the show, it was an extra.
I think much the same way with "moe" for me it's much more about the story and plot that character designs. Where my above post looked at a single character in a show, lets go another step further.
From a purely visual standpoint. Not knowing the background of the characters (actual ages for example) these two shows don't look all that dissimilar. But (for those that know of both shows) while you would call K-On a moe-blob show, would you call Haibane Renmei a moe-blob show?
That's where the difference is for me. You can have cute characters in your show, but if that's the focus of the show that's when I get turned off the whole show.
KuwabaraTheMan
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Well, I wasn't intending to say that anime is exactly the same as it used to be, but I personally find the quality on a similar level. I do find the increase in moe and pandering disturbing, but those shows are easy enough to avoid for me. My point was just that in 5-10 years time, most of that crap will have faded out of people's memory.
Personally, I still find great shows which make it all worth it. It does seem like there's an increasing amount of crap out there, but I think that stuff is easy to avoid, and it doesn't really impact my enjoyment of the great stuff. In a few years time, the majority of that garbage will have faded from our memories (just as I can't remember most of the crap I saw in the late 90s or early 00s) and most people will be talking about this era with reverence.
Of course anime isn't exactly the same as it used to be, but that's just the way all entertainment mediums are. I think the fact that anime continues to change is good for it (although I would like to see some good old fashioned Tomino-style mecha shows).
firehawk12
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DrForester said:
That's the difference between K-On S1 and K-On S2, if you want to boil it down to the essence.
watervengeance
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This whole "anime is dead/everything is moe" thing kinda gets annoying after a while. Seriously, every fucking thread. :lol
Crash Station
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Man, I was hoping there would be more newcomers in this thread. Anime will never reclaim its glory if people don't give the new season a chance >:|
InfiniteNine
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Yeah, lets talk about cute H yuri anime!watervengeance said:
anotheriori
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Not that I care that much but "anime is dead" or "moeshit" should be bannable offenses after seeing what other memes have been banned as it fits the description.watervengeance said:
Tears For Fears
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InfiniteNine said:Yeah, lets talk about cute H yuri anime!
Yum! Am I right guys?
DrForester
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Another example where story and characters are the focus even with "moe" designs. This show even used it to it's advantage (can't imagine it looking any other way)
Sgt.Pepper
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Panty & Stocking.
Gundam Unicorn.
Star Driver.
My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute - Maybe, the manga wasn't anything especial. At least the anime has decent art. I'll see some episodes to make my judgment.
WHY SO MANY SEQUELS
Gundam Unicorn.
Star Driver.
My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute - Maybe, the manga wasn't anything especial. At least the anime has decent art. I'll see some episodes to make my judgment.
WHY SO MANY SEQUELS
InfiniteNine
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Geneijin said:
firehawk12
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DrForester
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firehawk12 said:
We need more pastel anime!
Tears For Fears
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DrForester said:We need more pastel anime!
While I may not agree with your opinions. You sir have good taste.
InfiniteNine
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DrForester said:
ZeroGravity
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Index, Panty & Stocking, My Little Sister, MM, and Iron Man for sure. I'll probably watch the first five episodes of Best Wishes then put it on hold for sometime after I've played through the games next year.
InfiniteNine
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Yeah, it actually did nothing for me. I was expecting a bit more from it since I never played the particular game this was based from.ILikeFeet said:
DrForester
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InfiniteNine said:
Earl And Fairy. Enjoyable 13 episode shoujo show, brought down by the fact that the anime was part 1 and there will probably never be a part 2. Based on a light novel series.
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