Doctor Decimate
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i would have said American comedy cartoons.
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i would have said American comedy cartoons.
Gucci Messiah
Banned
Comedy is subjective but the characters have definitely been one dimensional. We didn't know Dandy was more than a self absorbed irresponsible pervert until last night.
Loudmouthed pervert with a soft spot for kids/sob stories WOW I'M FLOORED BY THIS DEEP AND COMPELLING CHARACTER.
Watching Space Dandy brings to mind Outlaw Star. Better cast. Better humor. Better characters. Better art design. For two semi-comedic shows about an unlikely band of bounty hunters living paycheck to paycheck they aren't even in the same dimension in terms of quality.
I think that's my biggest problem with Space Dandy.
It's just a significantly worse Outlaw Star. You could remove all the plot related drama and continuity from Outlaw Star leaving behind the antics and nothing else... and it would still be better than Space Dandy in every way.
Watching Space Dandy brings to mind Outlaw Star. Better cast. Better humor. Better characters. Better art design. For two semi-comedic shows about an unlikely band of bounty hunters living paycheck to paycheck they aren't even in the same dimension in terms of quality.
I think that's my biggest problem with Space Dandy.
It's just a significantly worse Outlaw Star. You could remove all the plot related drama and continuity from Outlaw Star leaving behind the antics and nothing else... and it would still be better than Space Dandy in every way.
You mean the girl not joining? I agree.
Actually, the picture with all of the characters flying (this one) makes me think that if the parallel universes theory is true, maybe we might see all of them in action at one point in the show or something.
My personal thoughts on the episode: it wasn't anything that hasn't been done before but I think it was done sufficiently well enough. It was definitely a nice change of pace and it just made my realize that I haven't really liked Meow in any episodes past episode 1.
Does anyone know what the charm around Dandy's neck is?
Choppasmith
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Well aren't you a veritable ray of sunshine.
Space Dandy doesn't have the God awful Melfina so it wins on that alone.
Otherwise, yeah, not the most original plot ever. Still a lot of fun (and feels to be had) I'm one of those guys who went in expecting something like Bebop and felt kinda disappointed it wasn't. Feels a lot closer to that in this episode. I'd say it was between this and the previous episode where things really clicked for me.
Voice acting is stellar too.
curlyfriski
Banned
Super moe episode
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
I think the warp drive "multiverse" thing will make this show a lot more beloved once its plainly established as the reason for all the one off episodes.
Rick and Morty kills me with laughter (sans pilot ep), at most Dandy will give a me a small chuckle and that's been rare so far in this series.
Yeah, been having problems with the characters in Dandy, not liking any of them. Their mostly selfish assholes and not the likeable kind. Now that I think about it, Dandy is like Lupin they both think about money and boobs, big difference is that Lupin is a loveable asshole and more than a one note joke character.
I adore both shows for completely separate reasons. R&M's writing is impeccable, where I think Space Dandy derives it's best comedy from sight gags (though episode 4's writing and premise was amazing).
Doctor Decimate
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not really the point i was making. people keep complaining about the lack of continuity or an overarching plot.
RPGCrazied
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I think this was the worst episode so far. Kinda nice seeing another side to Dandy though, but I didn't laugh as much as the other episodes.
ReturnOfTheRAT
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Wonderful episode. So close after Space Ramen I didn't expect a rather grounded story that dealt with Dandy and an Alien girl on a road trip in a place that looked very much like earth.
Also, lol Broncos.
Also, lol Broncos.
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Psychological Intellect
Banned
Enjoyed the episode. The quality of animation from week to week is impressive. so good.
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
Kanahana in Space Dandy.
This episode is very different when compared to other. I say it's nice break from all that insane stuff shown in previous episode.
This episode is very different when compared to other. I say it's nice break from all that insane stuff shown in previous episode.
This episode was absolutely fantastic, this scene in particular was great.
Spirit of Jazz
Banned
This was my favourite episode of the show by far. Whilst similar things have been done before and Dandy's motivation could be seen as a trope it was something that the character desperately needed, on top of that I thought it was executed really well.
If anything the only disappointment for me was that the girl didn't end up on the crew.
If anything the only disappointment for me was that the girl didn't end up on the crew.
I guess? Not sure where you're drawing that conclusion from.
This was probably the worst episode so far - having to hear the insert song was terrible, and two sections without dialog was odd. The art was great, and the chase scene hilarious, though. This was supposed to be a 'serious' episode but it fell flat for me, even though I was rooting for it.
List that people like to make:
2 > 4 > 3 > 1 > 5
I also have no idea why people dont understand that there are multiple universes in this show when it's been very explicitly shown a couple times now.
List that people like to make:
2 > 4 > 3 > 1 > 5
I also have no idea why people dont understand that there are multiple universes in this show when it's been very explicitly shown a couple times now.
It's basically a collection of short films. Some hit the mark, some don't, and for me the prospect of seeing different creators get their shot in is enough to look forward to.
Was lukewarm overall about the first three episodes, liked ep4, and 5 was alright. In the next few episodes I'm sure I'll like a few and dislike the rest, and the show moves on.
The posts in this thread. I only watched the first 2. Kind of reminds me of Cobra and Gintama. It was just embarrassingly bad that I dropped it.
BassForever
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Dandy is for sure the most controversial in terms of quality show, SAO was mostly hate mixed in with some "it's not that bad... okay that was bad" posts
It's interesting to see so much fumbling about on the lack of continuity, even having to lean on the multi verse foundation to compartmentalize things. I don't even think that sort of explanation is even required or should be. Just let the show do what it wants each episode.
I'm not saying they aren't going to lean back on that idea themselves, because who knows, and I'm not saying people should enjoy a show more or less because it does or doesn't have continuity. Just when people ask "how are they not zombies anymore" I think the response should be "no explanation needed" rather than "multiverses, duh."
And I wouldn't say the show is shit because some portion of posters haven't taken to it. Hell, this thread is the farthest thing from consensus. Each episode has such different reactions from different posters that I am interested in seeing the impressions every week. Seeing some love one episode and have distaste for another will be too common. The short films comparison I think is pretty apt.
I'm not saying they aren't going to lean back on that idea themselves, because who knows, and I'm not saying people should enjoy a show more or less because it does or doesn't have continuity. Just when people ask "how are they not zombies anymore" I think the response should be "no explanation needed" rather than "multiverses, duh."
And I wouldn't say the show is shit because some portion of posters haven't taken to it. Hell, this thread is the farthest thing from consensus. Each episode has such different reactions from different posters that I am interested in seeing the impressions every week. Seeing some love one episode and have distaste for another will be too common. The short films comparison I think is pretty apt.
foxuzamaki
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Levyne sadi it better than I ever could.
Not sure what thread you're reading then. Here's some posts just about episode 5:
Gintama's first 2 episodes are filler
If you're really judging the show from just the first two episodes, you're really missing out. Admittedly it takes about 20ish episodes for the show to stop establishing the characters, setting and dynamics but Gintama doesn't really start until then. I know it's asking a lot to watch that many episodes but I honestly don't believe anyone could form a proper opinion of the show until they've hit that point. There's just a such ridiculous difference in quality between the first few episodes of the show to the rest of the series.
a secret-boss
Banned
I've been enjoying the series so far. really the like montage moments of the episode.
You're right. I just skimmed the most recent page. I was hoping the first few episodes were a bad joke and it would find its footing.
I liked Gintama from episode 1! My problem with Space Dandy includes the characters and quality of voice acting, humor etc... Just seems really inferior from all it's inspirations. Eh, I'll keep watching then.
Doctor Decimate
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people seem generally positive on the 4th and 5th episodes.
reminds me of that tsutchie song from samurai champloo
forgeforsaken
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That was the first episode I liked start to finish.
Extended preview for Ep6 from Toonami: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XVVoC8RrM8
Hope the humor delivers.Bit disappointed that the new episode declined this series of a new regular for the main cast as it would've been cool to bring in another more "human" cast member, but I suppose it might have been predictable by the way they played out the whole "they'll really come around to enjoying their company" angle and that overall they're more of a ragtag group.
Great episode all the same, missed out on it when it first aired and decided to catch up on it recently. Been enjoying my time with this anime quite a bit.
Great episode all the same, missed out on it when it first aired and decided to catch up on it recently. Been enjoying my time with this anime quite a bit.
mr. Bibappu
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I wonder if Dandy would let Hanakana on board Aloha Oe... you can never tell for sure is he a boobies or butts kind of man.
It should be 26 episodes split into two seasons of 13 episodes each. The second half will start some time in July maybe.
Gucci Messiah
Banned
Here's what I wrote about the latest episode in the toonami thread:
I disliked this episode of Dandy, it didn't really 'fit' to me. The show pulled a 180 and tried to go into serious mode while keeping the cringe worthy, unfunny boob jokes intact. I don't get why people talk about 'feels' (I'm starting to hate that term btw) in this episode, I had absolutely no emotional attachment to this little girl Dandy was forced to help out. We got the classic 'GROWN UPS R BAKAS' speech and from then on I knew exactly where this was going, the writing was extremely predictable. The ending action sequence was cool but nearly ruined for me when Dandy basically told loli girl he'd fuck her brains out when she turned 18. I actually face palmed when she was all like 'I'll grow boobies and a nice butt so we can go on more adventures' at the end, it was pretty bad. Now obviously she didn't say those words exactly but it was implied.
The music was excellent as always and I really enjoyed the art direction. However, I feel like this episode should have been a two parter, I didn't have enough time to get invested in the little girl which soured the whole experience for me. This was probably my least liked episode of Dandy yet, hopefully next week is better, it looks promising.
I disliked this episode of Dandy, it didn't really 'fit' to me. The show pulled a 180 and tried to go into serious mode while keeping the cringe worthy, unfunny boob jokes intact. I don't get why people talk about 'feels' (I'm starting to hate that term btw) in this episode, I had absolutely no emotional attachment to this little girl Dandy was forced to help out. We got the classic 'GROWN UPS R BAKAS' speech and from then on I knew exactly where this was going, the writing was extremely predictable. The ending action sequence was cool but nearly ruined for me when Dandy basically told loli girl he'd fuck her brains out when she turned 18. I actually face palmed when she was all like 'I'll grow boobies and a nice butt so we can go on more adventures' at the end, it was pretty bad. Now obviously she didn't say those words exactly but it was implied.
The music was excellent as always and I really enjoyed the art direction. However, I feel like this episode should have been a two parter, I didn't have enough time to get invested in the little girl which soured the whole experience for me. This was probably my least liked episode of Dandy yet, hopefully next week is better, it looks promising.
Different strokes for different folks.
I think you're reading a little too much into both of their responses. But more importantly, there's nothing inherently bad about predictability. It was expected that Dandy would still have the same general mindset of talking out of his ass and going after Boobies (in either sense) because that's already an established part of his character. That's the sort of dude we're dealing with. The episode showed he has a little bit of potential for kindness to him, true, but in the end he's still going to be the same person when he goes out and does something else next week. The format almost requires him to be. That's also the reason why I think they'll try to avoid any two-parters, with maybe one or two exceptions at most.
I think you're reading a little too much into both of their responses. But more importantly, there's nothing inherently bad about predictability. It was expected that Dandy would still have the same general mindset of talking out of his ass and going after Boobies (in either sense) because that's already an established part of his character. That's the sort of dude we're dealing with. The episode showed he has a little bit of potential for kindness to him, true, but in the end he's still going to be the same person when he goes out and does something else next week. The format almost requires him to be. That's also the reason why I think they'll try to avoid any two-parters, with maybe one or two exceptions at most.
Secret Fawful
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I HATE these fucking boob jokes, but everything else is really fun and funny. I'm really torn on this show, but I'm only up to episode three.
DeadRockstar
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Yeah, I can't say I detected any lewd undertones to the goodbye in episode 5. It seemed like that was actually the Dandy front for what was really being said, rather than a condition to be met.
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