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[ReturnOfTheRAT]

That was a my least favorite episode so far. Other than a few lines here and there, I didn't have much to get enjoyment out of it.

 

[LayLa]

Best episode so far, reminded me of Kaiba too

 

[XAL]

Every time I see this thread, all it tells me is that Space Dandy is simultaneously the Best and the Worst show. It's basically Schrodinger's anime.

permanent thread title

 

[Boss Doggie]

Hahahah what a trippy episode. I don't see the "lower animation" though, but that's just me.

I swear, IDEON will become an important plotpoint at some episode. It's showing up in the opening (Japanese) a lot.

 

[RPGCrazied]

That was a strange episode. Its like the people making the show got high or something before making it.

 

[Zabuza]

Episode 9 was an acid trip that for some reason reminded me of Locoroco.

I got the exact vibe. The plant song sounds just like Locoroco.

 

[RedSwirl]

Thread title is apt.

Yes.

 

[fleck0]

I loved episode 9, I was all like -

 

[sonicmj1]

Episode 9 was great. The plot hit a lot of basic "space adventure quest" type points (down to the alien's daughter helping him find the treasure), but it all seemed totally foreign thanks to the crazy visual design. Even the soundtrack was totally out there. It wasn't a very exciting tale, but it fulfilled the promise of going on a search for totally unusual aliens better than any other episode so far.

Even if it's been going for totally different things every episode, I feel like it's been a while since we had any serious clunkers like the first half of episode 1.

 

[Romars202129]

Okay, this one is the best ep so far. The art and music are amazing. I did like Kaiba, so that may influence it.

9 > 7 > 2 > 4 > 8 > 6 > 3 > 1 > 5

My man, you're the only one here besides me that thinks 5 is the weakest.

Ep 9 I only found decent though... I'm really temted to try watching it again under the influence of something though, lol.

I don't really think this show lives up to Watanabe's pedigree... but I still really like it a lot. Let's say, it's worse than Bebop and Champloo, but deserves to be mentioned in the same breath.
I keep finding myself rewatching eps, really puts me in a mellow mood.

 

[curlyfriski]

Holy shit

That was amazing

Anime isn't saved, it's ascended to the next level

 

[Mature]

My man, you're the only one here besides me that thinks 5 is the weakest.

I thought 5 was the weakest just above 3. Both episodes managed to keep me entertained though.

 

[Totakeke]

Woah, episode 9 is trippy and I like it because it's different.

Next episode seems will be sentimental again like the alien girl episode I bet.

 

[duckroll]

Thomas Romain commented weeks ago that ep10 is one of the craziest and weirdest episodes, more so than ep9, so I don't know if it's going to be exactly what it looks like. The person handling the episode is Masayuki Miyaji - he was the assistant director of Eureka 7, and the director of X'amd and Fuse. So while I'm sure there'll be more grounded character moments, there should also be serious action.

The story is about a time loop of sorts, and the Japanese preview for the episode revealed that Kunio Okawara (Gundam) and Yuichi Higuchi (Ideon) did guest mecha designs for the episode. Judging from the Space Dandy poster (and opening animation) with lots of designs from throughout the series, there's a giant mech which is a clear homage to Ideon. That might be showing up this week... lol.

 

[BassForever]

Thomas Romain commented weeks ago that ep10 is one of the craziest and weirdest episodes, more so than ep9, so I don't know if it's going to be exactly what it looks like. The person handling the episode is Masayuki Miyaji - he was the assistant director of Eureka 7, and the director of X'amd and Fuse. So while I'm sure there'll be more grounded character moments, there should also be serious action.

The story is about a time loop of sorts, and the Japanese preview for the episode revealed that Kunio Okawara (Gundam) and Yuichi Higuchi (Ideon) did guest mecha designs for the episode. Judging from the Space Dandy poster (and opening animation) with lots of designs from throughout the series, there's a giant mech which is a clear homage to Ideon. That might be showing up this week... lol.

Wait so next week isn't a meow back story episode its a mech episode?

 

[robotzombie]

Was this episode Space Dandy's Mushroom Samba? Is this what a Mushroom Samba of a Mushroom Samba looks like?

 

[duckroll]

Wait so next week isn't a meow back story episode its a mech episode?

 

[Gorillaz]

so it's mechs and meow back story at once?

Because I agree it looked like it was more about his stuff then anything from that preview...but then again this show changes pace at any time so I wouldn't be surprised

 

[Pete Rock]

Thanks for the thread, was not aware of this and was looking for something new to watch, perfection!

 

[Yonafunu]

This episode was a visual treat. I can't say I was surprised to see Aymeric Kevin pop up in the credits.

 

[JoeFu]

I liked episode 9. It reminded me a lot of Botanicula, especially the music. I really liked it, but it was also super weird .

 

[Jarmel]

Thomas Romain commented weeks ago that ep10 is one of the craziest and weirdest episodes, more so than ep9, so I don't know if it's going to be exactly what it looks like. The person handling the episode is Masayuki Miyaji - he was the assistant director of Eureka 7, and the director of X'amd and Fuse. So while I'm sure there'll be more grounded character moments, there should also be serious action.

The story is about a time loop of sorts, and the Japanese preview for the episode revealed that Kunio Okawara (Gundam) and Yuichi Higuchi (Ideon) did guest mecha designs for the episode. Judging from the Space Dandy poster (and opening animation) with lots of designs from throughout the series, there's a giant mech which is a clear homage to Ideon. That might be showing up this week... lol.

wut

I expected this to be a down to earth story. Oh man.

At least I'm getting trapar waves out of this.

 

[Romars202129]

I thought 5 was the weakest just above 3. Both episodes managed to keep me entertained though.

I can agree with that. If nothing else, even when an ep doesn't completely resonate with me, I still find it entertaining if nothing else.
BTW, this show has some really strong endings. Even if an ep is boring, it always seems to pull it back in the last few minutes. Like ep 6 and the surfing scene. Or ep7, which was strong the whole way through, and still kicked it up a notch at the end.

 

[Yonafunu]

wut

I expected this to be a down to earth story. Oh man.

At least I'm getting trapar waves out of this.

First thing that came to mind.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Wait, Ideon is showing up next week? Sweet!

 

[Mature]

Ep.10 preview is up. Is the Aloha Oe 2D in that first shot? That last line caught me off guard, haha. This episode looks amazing.

 

[Branduil]

Ep.10 preview is up. Is the Aloha Oe 2D in that first shot? That last line caught me off guard, haha. This episode looks amazing.

It's probably rotoscoped CGI like it's been for the whole series.

 

[Pete Rock]

Just watched up through the Space Ramen episode, absolutely phenomenal!

 

[Mifune]

This plant episode is something else. I think I'm finally hooked on this show.

 

[Silvawuff]

I wasn't sure what to think, but I think I like this, in a weird sort of way. It manages to be fun and entertaining, and I never know what to expect. Also Meow is adorable.

 

[Celine]

Last episode (9) was by far the best one.
Simple story, no silly jokes and awesome graphics and music.

It kinda reminded me of the odd soviet cartoons.

These are the best ones yet IMO:
9>2>7>6>5

 

[Reversed]

I just found this stupid thing (used search function, but no results were given).

http://spancedaddy.tumblr.com/

 

[LordCanti]

Episode 9 is the first thing worth really mentioning with this show. The art was fantastic. I'm hoping for more of this and less of what we'd seen previously.

 

[Chris R]

Loved the episode, and it was only made better when I remembered to mute the opening song and have youtube open to play the English one

 

[Tathanen]

Loved the episode, and it was only made better when I remembered to mute the opening song and have youtube open to play the English one

You are a monster.

 

[sonicmj1]

Loved the episode, and it was only made better when I remembered to mute the opening song and have youtube open to play the English one

the fuck is this

 

[Grakl]

the jank english intro > the japanese one

 

[Chris R]

You are a monster.

Thanks

the fuck is this

I like the English opening so I mute the tv and play it from my phone. That's all

 

[Branduil]

Please stop the hurting.

 

[Boss Doggie]

People hate Viva Namida? wtf

 

[Mature]

Loved the episode, and it was only made better when I remembered to mute the opening song and have youtube open to play the English one

Did you have to play it three times since it's only 30 seconds? Hahaha.

 

[KidA Seven]

People hate Viva Namida? wtf

People are strange. The dub sucks too.

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

The animation for the JP intro is far better but in terms of my own musical taste I vastly prefer the music used for the trashy NA intro.

The dub is fine.

 

[Moaradin]

People are strange. The dub sucks too.

The JP opening is cool.

The dub is great.

 

[Levyne]

Japan Opening
English english (god tier music)

Dub seems fine, there are a ton worse ones.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

It's 2014, I don't think "bad" dubs exist anymore.

 

[DarkKyo]

People are strange. The dub sucks too.

No way! The dub is great for the most part

I actually prefer Dandy's english voice.

 

[Levyne]

It's 2014, I don't think "bad" dubs exist anymore.

I dunno, I saw funimation put this on their channel and I wasn't feeling it at all (Psycho-pass, I know nothing about it)

 

[Boss Doggie]

I don't think the dub is bad in Space Dandy, I just think Viva Namida is superior.

 

[Branduil]

I dunno, I saw funimation put this on their channel and I wasn't feeling it at all (Psycho-pass, I know nothing about it)

Better than the show deserves.