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[Linkhero1]

Episode 3 was alright. The plot of the episode was so obvious and predictable.

 

[Levyne]

That was my main problem with the episode, yeah. I think I verbally groaned when the (mild episode 3 spoiler)

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Outdated food was used to win

 

[ZombiePlatypus]

I'm having a lot of fun with the show as a wacky trip throughout space, but outside of that, it's really leaving plenty to be desired. I'm sorry but the jokes are just objectively poor. For the most part they're very predictable or just forced and clumsy.

Still, it's only been three episodes so far, and it still has time for it to really come into its own, but the weekly wait between episodes isn't helping. (Especially when said episode ends up being rather weak.)

I'm by no means getting off the Dandy train anytime soon though. Even if it's failing miserably to measure up to its legacy, it's still fun.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Episode 2 is the best so far.

 

[ZombiePlatypus]

Episode 2 is the best so far.

Yeah I enjoyed 2 the most as well. I guess I'm a sucker for episodes that don't necessarily progress the plot forward, but focus on a side-story or sideline character with a neat background that makes for a fun temporary visit and fleshes out the lore a bit.

I'm noticing a pattern with this show so far though:

1. Kinda cringey 1st half with disappointing jokes and awkward fanservice
2. Kick-ass action with amazing animation in the 2nd half.

 

[jhmtehgamr20xx]

I haven't seen any of Space Dandy, but I've read many impressions in this thread. I have a question, does it feel like the show is building up towards something bigger at a really slow pace? Is there mystery or some sort of lingering feeling in the air after each episode? Or is the show scatterbrained format wise entirely?

Hmm, tough to answer with only three episodes to go on. I'm gonna say the latter. Something about the villain makes me think they will bring some serious asskicking once they and Dandy meet face-to-face. Maybe that chick from the 2nd episode will come back and jump-start the plot towards making him more central to things, because Dandy isn't serious enough to do it.

People saying this show sucks or will always suck are forgetting one thing: It's Watanabe. These are the same guys that made Bebop; they know how to make shows that are more than worth it. Speaking of Bebop, it actually took 5-6 episodes in for me to really like that show too, and it ended up being one of my favorite anime.

This show's gonna surprise the haters, I can feel it.

 

[ZombiePlatypus]

Hmm, tough to answer with only three episodes to go on. I'm gonna say the latter. Something about the villain makes me think they will bring some serious asskicking once they and Dandy meet face-to-face. Maybe that chick from the 2nd episode will come back and jump-start the plot towards making him more central to things, because Dandy isn't serious enough to do it.

People saying this show sucks or will always suck are forgetting one thing: It's Watanabe. These are the same guys that made Bebop; they know how to make shows that are more than worth it. Speaking of Bebop, it actually took 5-6 episodes in for me to really like that show too, and it ended up being one of my favorite anime.

This show's gonna surprise the haters, I can feel it.

Yeah, a lot of the best anime pull an extreme bait-n-switch from being severely banal to something absolutely astonishing. (Utena, Eva, Madoka, etc.)

Not saying Dandy's gonna pull a switcheroo anywhere near the same extent, but it definitely has plenty of time to ramp things up still, and way too early to write it off.

 

[jhmtehgamr20xx]

Yeah, a lot of the best anime pull an extreme bait-n-switch from being severely banal to something absolutely astonishing. (Utena, Eva, Madoka, etc.)

Not saying Dandy's gonna pull a switcheroo anywhere near the same extent, but it definitely has plenty of time to ramp things up still, and way too early to write it off.

This one still gets me because it was SO extreme. Not good to watch that series if you're severely depressed maybe xD.

Gasaraki's also sort of the same way; I wouldn't say the first few episodes are banal or a bore, especially if you enjoy warfare politics. But the episodes after Episode 4 start going more into the supernatural.

 

[unknownhero]

I just watched the first two episodes and I love it! couldn't help but chuckle even if some of the jokes were off. haven't seen three yet(gotta wait til it shows up on the xbox marketplace).

 

[sonicmj1]

Episode 3 was alright. Each episode of this show always has something entertaining, and I guess this was no exception. But a lot of the middle of this episode felt pretty dead.

I feel like my expectations are in check, so I wouldn't call it disappointing, but it's not very memorable at the moment, outside of the animation. It feels more like the bad episodes of Level E, instead of like the good episodes of Level E.

 

[aceface]

Personally they talking aliens in the dub trying to warn him to leave had me lol'ing in ep. 3.

 

[Cwarrior]

Ep3(sub)

Weakest episode yet, thanks to it being so predictable & run of the mill mediocre it had me yawning through out.

They didn't attempt to do anything interesting with the old monster in disguise plot, whoever wrote this probably wrote this within 5mins or copied it from tvtropes.

don't get me wrong am not saying the writing was kill la kill levels of bad, just that there was very little to no imagination at all put behind it.

 

[KidA Seven]

Hands up, who hates QT's dub voice?

 

[FelixOrion]

Hands up, who hates QT's dub voice?

*keeps hand down*

 

[Mature]

Hands up, who hates QT's dub voice?

It seems pretty split, honestly.

 

[Fornaximus]

How could anyone hate QT's dub voice? He's adorable.

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

I like pretty much all of the dub, a few flat lines here and there aside.

QT is a q.t.pi

 

[KidA Seven]

Japanese QT is my favorite character. The autotune sours my character.

 

[Dresden]

Yeah, the autotune is annoying.

 

[Moaradin]

QTs english voice is good.

 

[Mature]

Case in point.

 

[Seda]

I think it's fine in normal speech, but I don't like QT's 'screaming'.

 

[Dresden]

Case in point.

Haha, I guess we'll see this for the rest of the series. I think the dub is fine otherwise, though. Not sure if Ian Sinclair is capable of anything other than ham, but then, the role probably won't require him to be anything more.

 

[Fjordson]

Hands up, who hates QT's dub voice?

Honestly love it.

Meow's dub actor is great also.

 

[fierrotlepou]

Hands up, who hates QT's dub voice?

 

[jett]

I don't have a single problem with anyone in the dub. The autotune is endearing.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

God I love this show. Especially the little intro before the OP theme. I'd love to make the background music from it my ringtone.

 

[Gucci Messiah]

I'm noticing a pattern where the first half of each episode is awful and the second half is good.

 

[Levyne]

On second thought, maybe a dumb post.

 

[Jigolo]

 

[Mature]

Ahahahahaha. Thank you, I didn't catch that.

 

[Mature]

Aloha Oe's cockpit concept design from Thomas Romain:

 

[Branduil]

Space Dandy 4

10/10. Best episode by far.

Spoiler

"Putting a cap in their benefits" killed me.

 

[Moaradin]

This episode was amazing.

 

[Zonic]

I had the silliest grin on my face throughout the entire episode, especially the 2nd part. Easily the best episode so far.

 

[B-Dubs]

That was the best episode of anything ever. EVER.

Spoiler

A day in the unlife of a zombie

was legit amazing. The narrator killed it!

 

[Levyne]

Me the whole episode:

 

[Ninjimbo]

Fantastic episode.

 

[copelandmaster]

That second half was great.

 

[Seda]

Perhaps no individual moment topped the chase at the end of episode 1, but as a whole that was easily my favorite episode so far.

 

[Rpgmonkey]

Easily the best episode so far. I thought it had pretty good jokes and entertaining action spread throughout the episode, and I like how the first half of the episode set up for the second half.

Everyone's faces were so hilarious to me lol.

 

[Reversed]

The

Spoiler

"HELLOOOO NUUURSE!"

part got me.

 

[Error]

Spoiler

Universal peace? Of course, Zombie outbreak is the answer!!

10/10 Good show Watanabe.

 

[UnlovedJew]

OK. The show has finally hit its stride. EP 4 was brilliant throughout. I felt like I was forcing myself to enjoy the previous episodes in order to see the a few clever moments. This episode was just perfect and what I wanted from this show. If Space Dandy continues this, it could really be something special. Now I'm glad that this show isn't just another Cowboy Bebop.

 

[Andrew J.]

"For some reason we have an inexplicable urge to go to the mall."

 

[Amikami]

Best episode yet. Not for it's fight scenes, but for its pure humor and its execution.

 

[Rewrite]

I cried of laughter, no joke. Episode was fucking amazing. Pure fucking comedy gold.

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

as a massive

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dawn of the dead

nerd, this episode had me in stitches

 

[Gintoki313]

Space Dandy - Episode 4

Best episode yet. I actually laughed while watching this episode, which I didn't do as much when I watched the other episodes of Dandy. My only flaw was the

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mercenary fight scene

, it looked very strange. Still one of the best episodes, but just something I noticed.

 

[Levyne]

Yeah, the animation there looked off