I agree but I'm not exactly sure why. If I have time, I think I might rewatch episodes 1-3 and see if I can give more definite reasons why, but at this point I would just say it's due to uninspired shot compositions and a poor sense of tempo. In my opinion, it's been an overall directing problem, and I'm not sure it's because they tried to stuff too much in three episodes or if the director is just weak.
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I agree but I'm not exactly sure why. If I have time, I think I might rewatch episodes 1-3 and see if I can give more definite reasons why, but at this point I would just say it's due to uninspired shot compositions and a poor sense of tempo. In my opinion, it's been an overall directing problem, and I'm not sure it's because they tried to stuff too much in three episodes or if the director is just weak.
I'm going to. I wasn't in the mood for that kind of show at the time.
If there is one show you should continue its Madoka.
Its seriously good.
I was hounding one of my friends to watch it for a while and when we finally marathoned it at his house it became one of his favorite animes.
There are several reasons for this. The director is actually a pretty experienced guy who has worked on several notable productions, unfortunately Magi is just the wrong sort of material for him, and it was a concern since they announced the staff. The biggest problem though, is not how much material they tried to put in the episodes, but how they went about doing it.
This is just a poor adaptation all round, aside from the production values. The writing is poor, the composition of the story is poor, the flow of the narrative is disjointed and lacks clarity and momentum, and as a result the first 3 episodes feel more like a sort of highlights reel rather than a solid introduction to the characters and story.
Really disappointing honestly.
amishpriest99
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Oh, new thread...and 13 pages already. Lots of catching up to do...
For what it's worth it took me a good long while to finish it too for a similar reason.
For what it's worth it took me a good long while to finish it too for a similar reason.
And that's where the train leaves the station.
PdotMichael
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Nice! Looking forward to your future impressions!
amishpriest99
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He posted on the games side. I expect his return by SAOturday.
RurouniZel
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Come home, kayos!
It's because they're better at foruming, no doubt.
Chet Rippo
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Yes. Can't wait for the Senran Kagura anime!
Symbolism. Symbolism everywhere. I didn't understand half of it either.
Honestly, even after you finish Utena, it doesn't strictly make sense. But it does provide answers, and it makes sense emotionally, which is what really matters.
Gonna watch Adolescence Apocalypse at around 8 PM EST. Looking forward to it.
Watch it again and more things will click. The meaning of many scenes will also change.
You people are going to make me watch Utena forever, aren't I?
This is just my personal bias speaking, but I attribute some of this to the manga. I had some of the same issues with the first two volumes of the manga and, to be honest, I don't think the manga had a good first arc and I don't think it really hits its stride until the start of Balbadd (although the Kouga arc wasn't bad).
That being said, I definitely agree with the idea that the flow of the narrative is out of joint. Things just kinda happen without a strong sense of a larger picture. I don't feel like tension or "feeling" is ever carried over properly from scene to scene, which is something I feel the director is responsible for.
Episode two really suffers from this. because they tried to increase the tension of some scenes like the ones where Ugo fights the insects and when Alibaba rescues Aladdin, but the tension immediately disappears in the next scenes. Episode three suffers from the same thing and it's all one big scene! Well, these are just my personal impressions on how things have been going so far. Magi has so much potential in the future arcs that it makes me sad that it's turning out like this.
I've seen it 5-6 times over the past decade, myself.
After watching episode 3, I think the biggest problem that Magi's anime had is lack of respect to the key moment in the manga. They're tone down so many intense moment for whatever reason.. Look to JoJo's anime, even with so much difference in production value, they make sure the key moment can deliver, and JoJo's adaptation is also moving with blazing pace.
I don't feel much problem with the pacing in Magi's anime tbh, I enjoyed two first episode a lot.. but on 3rd episode the problematic tendency finally annoy me. Duckroll's right even after the pace slowing down, will they stop doing this tendency that they showing so far? I'm worried.. the sign is not good.
This still one of better show this season though, still very entertaining especially I imagine if you hasn't read the manga yet.
I don't feel much problem with the pacing in Magi's anime tbh, I enjoyed two first episode a lot.. but on 3rd episode the problematic tendency finally annoy me. Duckroll's right even after the pace slowing down, will they stop doing this tendency that they showing so far? I'm worried.. the sign is not good.
This still one of better show this season though, still very entertaining especially I imagine if you hasn't read the manga yet.
chickdigger802
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Don't worry, in the relatively recent movie, the new yamato has a revolver based version thata can fire off six.
Also
it's strong enough to blow up black holes, cuz science.
PoeticProse22
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Magi 3
Although not as strong as the previous episode, this was still quite good. The weakest aspect of the episode was the pacing, which occasionally felt a bit too rushed, particularly evident in how hastily
, but, thankfully, this didn't heavily detract from the story.
Though short,
fight was excellently choreographed and well-animated. The characters are thoroughly compelling, particularly Alibaba, and I'm looking forward to finding out more about his intriguing past. Even though they're
, the gradual development of Aladdin and Alibaba's friendship, as well as their interactions, has been handled quite well. Morgiana is a very interesting character, so I hope
. The introduction of
, another
, was quite exciting, since it seems as though he could be the
.
The production values remain the strongest, most consistent element of the show, especially the animation, as it's particularly great during the action sequences. The adventurous tone of the story complements the arabian setting really well, which is essentially illuminated by the highly atmospheric music. The direction, however, wasn't up to it's usual quality, which is unfortunate, since there were several scenes of great importance that could have clearly been portrayed in a more effective manner.
All in all, despite some slight flaws in the execution of the narrative, Magi continues to impress. As such, it remains highly enjoyable, and, up to this point, I'm rather satisfied with the development of the characters and the story, but I do hope it slows down slightly moving forward.
Although not as strong as the previous episode, this was still quite good. The weakest aspect of the episode was the pacing, which occasionally felt a bit too rushed, particularly evident in how hastily
Amon's dungeon was cleared
Though short,
Alibaba and Jamil's
separated at the end
she finds her way back to the others soon
Judal
magi
main antagonist in the future
The production values remain the strongest, most consistent element of the show, especially the animation, as it's particularly great during the action sequences. The adventurous tone of the story complements the arabian setting really well, which is essentially illuminated by the highly atmospheric music. The direction, however, wasn't up to it's usual quality, which is unfortunate, since there were several scenes of great importance that could have clearly been portrayed in a more effective manner.
All in all, despite some slight flaws in the execution of the narrative, Magi continues to impress. As such, it remains highly enjoyable, and, up to this point, I'm rather satisfied with the development of the characters and the story, but I do hope it slows down slightly moving forward.
Jex
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Even if the new short is awful it's hard to turn down the prospect of 08th MS Team on Blu-Ray. Just do War in the Pocket next!
Kamisama Kiss 3
Eh, I'm not sure if I like the message of the episode.
Anyway, it seems like this series is trying to be Natsume lite with more comedy which is something I like a lot. I do hope that if they get to the more sentimental stories they will be as good as Natsume.
Eh, I'm not sure if I like the message of the episode.
The Priestess is just deceiving the guy make herself look human to be able to be with him. I don't know, it just feels wrong and I would have preferred it if she actually revealed herself to him.
Anyway, it seems like this series is trying to be Natsume lite with more comedy which is something I like a lot. I do hope that if they get to the more sentimental stories they will be as good as Natsume.
Jex
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darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
I DUMB D:
If they ever merge the two projects into one in any capacity, I quit France-ime. Not that I ever started, but still...
Jex
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As soon as I finished my first viewing of the series I went back the beginning and ran through the entire thing again.
We all
amishpriest99
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Just saw this on AmiAmi. I really hope this has English subs...then Bandai can take my money.
Not as dumb as the American name.
R_thanatos
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In my opinion , the message is that
love doesn't matter between species .. and can get past all the deceptions once they will know each other better
I do hope they come back on these characters later in the show
Its worth it though!
Chet Rippo
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Hanamaru Youchien 5
Then Koume gets a crush on an older boy in the school, and tries her best to confess her feelings for him. Very cute that part was.
Show isn't so bad so far. I hope to see some Gainaxing next episode.
I was going to berate Anzu's mother again for letting Anzu go out on her own, but she actually does watch over them, if not in a very creepy way. So the kids go spying on Tsuchi, and find out he's a pervert with no social life.
Then Koume gets a crush on an older boy in the school, and tries her best to confess her feelings for him. Very cute that part was.
Show isn't so bad so far. I hope to see some Gainaxing next episode.
Yes, we get it already, you guys made Evangelion. We know.
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