Doctor Decimate
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"the topic" is these complaints applying to the Star Wars movies as well.
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"the topic" is these complaints applying to the Star Wars movies as well.
Gucci Messiah
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I'm not getting sucked into a semantics war with you bro; I think I'm going to just go back to ignoring your posts which is probably for the best. This isn't because I'm "mad" or anything like that; it's mainly because I don't care for you and would rather not turn this thread into a massive derail which tends to happen between us. Just being honest.
I'm open to discussing the merits of "Clone Wars" with anyone else though. If I'm being to "vague" on a certain criticism I apologize and will clarify.
Doctor Decimate
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i fail to see how it's a semantics war when all i've said is that you really haven't said anything when people have told you that you basically just described Star Wars other than "well that's not good enough" and "it's just my opinion". but hey, if you can't hold a discussion without going back to the annoying little "WELL I'M GONNA IGNORE U BRO" that's your problem, not mine.
Gucci Messiah
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I dislike these CG animated shows in general; I couldn't get into Green Lantern either because of the art.
You know I feel some type of way
Gucci Messiah
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Haha I have weird exceptions to this rule because I loved Beast Wars and Jimmy Neutron growing up.
BassForever
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Mcxc some of the episodes are poorly written like Jar Jar saving Anakin and Obi Wan from pirates or r2d2 being kidnapped. Some are really well written like the stranded clones and the last 2 parter with the lemurs. As a whole I'd say the show is better written then the prequel trilogy. Just the way the show portrays Anakin Skywalker is leaps and bounds better then how he was in episodes 2 and 3.
I don't get the pacing issues, most episodes are either stand alone or two parter. Most episodes give a quick explanation of what lead the characters to this situation, we then get the main episode plot introduced, we see both sides plans or reactions to said plot, there is a fight, then the episode resolves. I know you're not a big fan of vignette style shows but that's not really a pacing issue more of an design choice.
The art I agree is awful, and all you have to say is "the art is so bad I can't watch" which no one can disagree with.
And I don't get your comment about the show being unbelievable. Maybe the Jar Jar episodes but Toonami is skipping those thank god. The awkward comedy of the first few episodes is all but gone at this point which is the only other part of the show that makes me cringe (besides the art). The show is completely in line with everything we've seen in the 6 star wars films, heck I'd say the force is more controlled then it was in the prequel films.
Is clone wars one of the weaker shows on Toonami? Yeah I'd agree with that, is it still enjoyable and improved a lot? Yes this is also true. Saying all of Clone Wars sucks based upon the first part of season 1 would be like saying IGPX sucks cause the first part of it's season 1 sucked. Both shows start really slow and boring with really fucky cg but both have improved by a lot
I don't get the pacing issues, most episodes are either stand alone or two parter. Most episodes give a quick explanation of what lead the characters to this situation, we then get the main episode plot introduced, we see both sides plans or reactions to said plot, there is a fight, then the episode resolves. I know you're not a big fan of vignette style shows but that's not really a pacing issue more of an design choice.
The art I agree is awful, and all you have to say is "the art is so bad I can't watch" which no one can disagree with.
And I don't get your comment about the show being unbelievable. Maybe the Jar Jar episodes but Toonami is skipping those thank god. The awkward comedy of the first few episodes is all but gone at this point which is the only other part of the show that makes me cringe (besides the art). The show is completely in line with everything we've seen in the 6 star wars films, heck I'd say the force is more controlled then it was in the prequel films.
Is clone wars one of the weaker shows on Toonami? Yeah I'd agree with that, is it still enjoyable and improved a lot? Yes this is also true. Saying all of Clone Wars sucks based upon the first part of season 1 would be like saying IGPX sucks cause the first part of it's season 1 sucked. Both shows start really slow and boring with really fucky cg but both have improved by a lot
thetechkid
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I wouldn't really say IGPX improves that much, by the end of it it is still just as boring and uninteresting as when it starts.
grandjedi6
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I don't believe there are any anime-only characters.
Doctor Decimate
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character-wise? sure. but the show started out focusing less on the races, and i think the show sort of realized this is not what people wanted to see and put the racing front and center, which is generally pretty well done unless you can't get past the CGI.
BassForever said:
i thought the whole plotline with the big warship was alright. in fact the only ones that have aired on Toonami that i'd label as bad beyond the very first episode are probably some of the most recent ones, the first part of the lemur planet bit and the Jar Jar episode where Dooku and the others were captured. and even in the latter that's mostly because of Jar Jar existing; the stuff beyond that is fine.
slightconfuse
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The later seasons of clone wars are pretty damn good.
Some good stand alone episodes
Some good stand alone episodes
Doctor Decimate
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BassForever
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I laughed
Doctor Decimate
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FMA 2003 pronouncing it "Ishbal" is really throwing me off
foxuzamaki
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Schadenfreude
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So are we gonna get Xbone game reviews tomorrow to go with the new look? Seems like kind of an obvious thing.
Doctor Decimate
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hm. that's true. i thought the rest of the episode was really weak, however, and the way the whole pacifism angle is handled isn't very good at all
BassForever
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Probably just a system praise fest
Damn that's a surprise. Good series though. Not great but I really enjoyed it.
BassForever
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Never seen or read excited to see. So is this replacing SAO?
That's my guess. Feels like SAO is ending around that time.
I haven't watched it, but I have heard of the series. Should be fun to watch, I hope.
Unspeakable Evil
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Oh....ok. Never seen it.
Doctor Decimate
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worth noting that the link actually features a brief Toonami-made trailer
So that is the next card Aniplex USA is playing. That is interesting, although I have heard this ended on a Gecko Ending.
lazybones18
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Never seen it either. And I like that they say "We aren't done yet" at the end of the post. Another new announcement sometime soon?
Doctor Decimate
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well, that makes four Shonen Jump shows i think.
Gintoki313
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I've seen Blue Exorcist before, actually I watched it about 2 months ago to be exact. It's a superb action show. It's mostly just a typical shounen show with a guy and his group of friends going on adventures, etc, etc.
The animation is top notch as well. I'd say that this is the perfect show for Toonami. Has enough action and comedy in it to be satisfying.
The animation is top notch as well. I'd say that this is the perfect show for Toonami. Has enough action and comedy in it to be satisfying.
Exactly my thoughts. I watched it a year or so ago myself. Its a typical shonen but it's pretty good for what it is. It's not shit like SAO and has some good action so I consider it a win.
Huh, that's a surprise. I've only heard of the series, as it tends to be enjoyed by some of the Japanator staff. Looking forward to watching it.
Edit: 25 episodes, so by my calculations, we'll be watching the series until August or more likely Sept. depending on when in March it airs.
Edit: 25 episodes, so by my calculations, we'll be watching the series until August or more likely Sept. depending on when in March it airs.
Doctor Decimate
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lazybones18
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Any good "plot" in Blue Exorcist?
Doctor Decimate
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anyways, how would you guys who have seen Blue Exorcist say it stacks up to any of the current shows on Toonami's lineup?
You must have not seen "King Star King". If they can get away with showing the boobs in that show, they can get away with Kill la Kill
BassForever
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And you would get hyped as shit off it
Doctor Decimate
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hm...........
Crash Station
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BassForever
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I mean in canon Naruto
he only gets one more fight, a fight he loses before gaara saves him
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