A lot of anime's original styling were derived off of Tezuka's works in the 40's and 50's, who in turn was inspired by the works of a certain Walt Disney.Pretty sure Tezuka was more influenced by Betty Boop than Mickey.
That's bad... but then again, there was some girl that got her eyes "anime'd" surgically.
Didn't Disney start in the 50s?
Not yet, Gunlord...make that wish after we have giant mecha, otherwise you'll be stuck in some lame slice-of-life style anime. :P
I'd have to agree. Waaaaaay too much drama in those slice-of-life animes. The kinds of things that already exist whenever you step outside of your home.
I'am all ready in an anime.
an anime where cards matter and I gotta believe in the heart of them.
OH wait I just play the game. man....
I'd have to agree. Waaaaaay too much drama in those slice-of-life animes. The kinds of things that already exist whenever you step outside of your home.
What immediately comes to mind is the ending for School Days. I haven't actually seen it, but...it's still pretty infamous. Also it spawned this meme.
And in English!
My Favorite American Stereotype From Japanese Anime (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0dTG1_x-K8#ws)
Well this seems to be about the most accurate portrayal of Americans in any medium I've ever seen. Elvis is and always will be the king, fuck is one of the most versatile words in the English language, and we do love our hotdogs and cheerleaders.
I wish I were in Japan when these games were introduced... http://www.gundam-kizuna.jp/index.php (http://www.gundam-kizuna.jp/index.php)
I think this is now anime general so~
Dominion is fun. GITS is philosophical psycho-babble. That and the Dominion anime's US dub is so fun. Annapuna made my balls drop.
...and there was outlaw star but man I can barely remember that
Bubblegum Crisis is a battle suits anime, not mecha. There's a difference. And it will always be one of the best ever made. Killer soundtrack, too.
Some of the people I know suggest Code Geass, but I haven't watched it.
Well, if you like CLAMP, Gundam or Death Note, then I think you'd probably enjoy Code Geass. S1 is definitely better than S2 (just like 00!) but it's worth an entire watch through.
Though you really don't like Gundam X? Even after watching the original MSG? I thought it was a lot stronger than Wing, even in the shorter time span it was allotted. But then again, I also think Destiny is the weakest in the entire Gundam metaverse. ;D I hate that one (though I think the Destiny Gundam's design is sweet). So I suppose to each their own.
Nope, still call those battle suits.Well if you call this a battle suit too, then at least you're consistent.
Oh thanks for the info on Code Geass.
As for X, most likely the dubbing killed my appetite for the show. I'll watch it again in Japanese, perhaps I would change my mind.
I agree on Destiny as the weakest. I think there was some sort of fight behind the scenes causing the bad writing, to my dismay. The special edition dvds are a better option than sitting through the problematic hit-or-miss 52 episodes.
I couldn't really get into the X TV series, I enjoyed the movie OK, but the manga is by far the best way to enjoy it (even if it's on permanent hiatus).
As for Destiny...yeah, one watch through was enough for me. Stargazer on the other hand, is worth multiple watch throughs. ;D
Wait...there's a dub for Gundam X? D: I don't think anyone could really pull off Garrod's "TIFAAAAAA" like his original VA. :X It would just feel...weird.
Also, how is Newtype, Satellite Beam Cannons and post-apocalypse scenario not a recipe for awesome? :D I think it's a shame it didn't get the full run it deserved. =\
Perhaps, not may people like it, which is usually the case why they would stop the run, since we know for a fact that Sunrise has the money. (Other animes might not get the full run due to money problems.)
Is anyone here not a fan of Studio Ghibli films?
I'd check it out again when I am done with the novel translation, plus all the university requirements...
Is anyone here a fan of Studio Ghibli films?
Edit: there is one more and that's because I had a slight crush on her when I was little :-[
HD Blu Ray: Cardcaptor Sakura Opening 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDBSV8DL1lU#ws)
Well how much of that was Miyazaki's son's fault? I'm not sure how much of a role he played in that. A lot of hate for his feature film debut.
Fix'd
My favorite Ghibli films are Naussicaa of the Valley of the Wind and Castle of Cagliostro. ;D
Nausicaa was shit.
THERE! I SAID IT!
Read the manga. Seriously, the anime was shit. Miyazaki knew it too. The manga was so epic that he couldn't fit all of the story he wanted to tell into the movie. Editing is a bitch. The manga though -- oh my freaking god it is GOOD. If you thought Mononoke Hime was cool because of dismemberment (decapitated Pac-Man wolf head for the win!), read the Nausicaa manga. For all the people that think Miyazaki is a fluffy kiddy grade artist/director and think Mononoke Hime was outside the norm, it's just typical fair for him. The Nausicaa manga has peopel getting shot, maimed, decapitated, heads on display as totems, people getting bitten in half. It's fucking gruesome! And the story is okkusenman times better than the anime's story. And it's sad. Very sad. It also goes on longer than the battle at the end of the movie. That's like, just past the halfway point in the manga. Seriously, do yourself a favor and buy the manga. It's pricey -- new, it might run ya $140 -- but it's that good.
Honorable mention-
-Dominion Tank Police
PS- Is it weird that I like Dominion Tank Police more than Ghost in the Shell? :I I still need to watch the movie for the latter, but I read the manga.
-Dominion Tank Police
I read the manga, and I didn't know there was an anime version!
Thanks for the videos Laina.
Some...someone else remembers it...I'm not alone. I AM NOT ALONE.Wait, wait, wait...people don't know about Dominion Tank Police? I...I think I need to sit down for a moment. Next people are going to say they didn't know the Puma sisters were in the Ghost in the Shell manga either! :'((click to show/hide)
Dominion was one of the first anime I ever watched. It's so nostalgic for me, like Slayers. Makes me sad to watch it because those days of innocence are forever gone now.
it makes less waste (no more cels, no more paints, etc.)
Not to mention really hot cells sell for bookoo bucks in collector's circles. ;)
And though I pine for the days of hand coloring, I also understand that digital coloring can really help mesh CG and traditional animation together. And CG does look nice in anime for doing complex machinery to keep a consistent look. Macross Zero comes to mind in that regard...