The Anime Thread #1

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Argh said:
I get what you mean though! There was even going to be a Batman anime, but I don’t know why it was never produced.
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They did make it into a straight to DVD movie just last year though.
Batman: Gotham Knight 👍

It has 6 different arcs animated by four Japanese Animation Companies. (Studio 4°C, Madhouse, Bee Train and Production I.G)

So if you’re a fan of the Dark Knight and an Anime fan as well, I believe you’ll enjoy seeing Batman as a Bishoujo Billionaire Playboy in one of the arcs.

Also, if you liked the original Batman: The Animated Series, you’ll be pleased to know that Kevin Conroy reprises his role as Bruce/Batman in this DVD.
 
As a kid, I had little awareness as to just how good Batman: The Animated Series is/was.

When my roomates got Batman: Arkham Asylam for Xbox (they’re playing it now, as i post) I did a great big doubletake when I heard pretty much the *entire *voicecast of the series in-game. That’s really, really neat, I think.

What’s even more impressive is that Mark Hamil plays the Joker in the series and in-game. Conroy makes a good Batman, but Mark Hamill makes an even better Joker. I had no idea that he was a voice acter until I wiki’d Adult Swim’s Metalacolypse.
 
Argh said:
As a kid, I had little awareness as to just how good Batman: The Animated Series is/was.

When my roomates got Batman: Arkham Asylam for Xbox (they’re playing it now, as i post) I did a great big doubletake when I heard pretty much the *entire *voicecast of the series in-game. That’s really, really neat, I think.

What’s even more impressive is that Mark Hamil plays the Joker in the series and in-game. Conroy makes a good Batman, but Mark Hamill makes an even better Joker. I had no idea that he was a voice acter until I wiki’d Adult Swim’s Metalacolypse.
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Dude, why would you wiki metalacolypse? As for Batman I gave that up when I found out that the word “sex” was on the cover of thr Dark Knight.
 
tantumquantum said:
They did make it into a straight to DVD movie just last year though.
Batman: Gotham Knight 👍

It has 6 different arcs animated by four Japanese Animation Companies. (Studio 4°C, Madhouse, Bee Train and Production I.G)

So if you’re a fan of the Dark Knight and an Anime fan as well, I believe you’ll enjoy seeing Batman as a Bishoujo Billionaire Playboy in one of the arcs.

Also, if you liked the original Batman: The Animated Series, you’ll be pleased to know that Kevin Conroy reprises his role as Bruce/Batman in this DVD.
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NOT Bee Train! NUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!
 
tantumquantum said:
They did make it into a straight to DVD movie just last year though.
Batman: Gotham Knight 👍

It has 6 different arcs animated by four Japanese Animation Companies. (Studio 4°C, Madhouse, Bee Train and Production I.G)

So if you’re a fan of the Dark Knight and an Anime fan as well, I believe you’ll enjoy seeing Batman as a Bishoujo Billionaire Playboy in one of the arcs.

Also, if you liked the original Batman: The Animated Series, you’ll be pleased to know that Kevin Conroy reprises his role as Bruce/Batman in this DVD.
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Oh man! I loved watching that one!! XD My favorites were definitely the one where he was wearing the reflective armor. Seriously, that new suit was SWEET!! XD Too bad he didn’t like it when it bounced off a bullet that injured someone (even though that someone was one of the thugs).
Argh said:
What’s even more impressive is that Mark Hamil plays the Joker in the series and in-game. Conroy makes a good Batman, but Mark Hamill makes an even better Joker. I had no idea that he was a voice acter until I wiki’d Adult Swim’s Metalacolypse.
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Gotta love his version of the Joker. Watching the trailer of the PS3 version (the one where they say you could actually get to play the guy) nearly made me wish I was crazy! :whacky: Oh and his laugh? Gotta be up there with Light Yagami’s.

Ehehehehehehehehe… :whacky:
Eagelswings said:
Dude, why would you wiki metalacolypse? As for Batman I gave that up when I found out that the word “sex” was on the cover of thr Dark Knight.
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Argh said:
Okkaaay then. I think someone has been hitting the Freud a bit too hard lately.
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Tell me about it. First Yu-Gi-Oh! now this? C’mon Eagel you really gotta work on your scrupulosity.
 
Eagelswings said:
Hey thanks. I’m still practicing but I think it did come put good. I think you can tell he looks more american by looking at him. Also, the Bible did say “whatever you do, do it for the glory of God” so why not put my talents to some use? We need more christian based anime.
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Have you seen the Manga bible?
 
Somehow I knew I’d get that reaction. No, I’m dead serious. Did you guys go and watch the video? Think about it for a minute. If they got kids to start having sex that would increase the number of abortions done here in the U.S.

Please go watch the video, will you?
 
Eagelswings said:
We need more christian based anime.
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I missed this post earlier but was there ever a christian-based anime other than Super Book or Flying House? By christian-based, I mean this to be in the way that C.S. Lewis purposely (and quite overtly) created his Narnia to be allegorical to Christianity/Christian themes or how Tolkien masterfully constructed the Lord of The Rings series which although less obvious reveal deep Catholic themes.

I give this distinction because I doubt any anime unless it is overtly Christian in nature like Super Book or Flying House mold would ever be christian based/christian themed. Christianity just doesn’t fit in with the Japanese culture. One could argue though that a lot of anime use familiar Christian related symbols or persons as plot devices like nuns or priests but they use them in the same way that they use Norse mythology in symbols and characters as well. Even Evangelion which is laden with Christian symbols and terms is really about the psychological struggles of the pilots and the end of the world scenario that they are facing. Anime may have universally uplifting themes like, redemption, sacrifice, love or hope amidst dark situations but any other literature in the world would come across these themes and will always be mixed in with what the prevailing culturally accepted norms in the area.

In conclusion, I doubt Japan would deliver another overtly pure Christian based anime to us in the future. It’s not just financially sound for manga/animation companies to invest in such shows as it would not be of interest to the Japanese.

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If you’re not easily offended check out Saint Young Men. It is a gag manga with the premise of “What if Buddha and Jesus was living in 21st century Japan” 😉
 
tantumquantum said:
Anime may have universally uplifting themes like, redemption, sacrifice, love or hope amidst dark situations but any other literature in the world would come across these themes and will always be mixed in with what the prevailing culturally accepted norms in the area.

In conclusion, I doubt Japan would deliver another overtly pure Christian based anime to us in the future. It’s not just financially sound for manga/animation companies to invest in such shows as it would not be of interest to the Japanese.
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Personally I’m one of those who like to argue that something doesn’t have to be made in Japan just to be considered anime. Look at Avatar (no I’m not talking about that cheesy Cameron movie :rolleyes:). Its plotline came pretty close to a lot of popular shounen titles like Rave Master and Shaman King.

I think we have to first reestablish the one question that always plagues such debates: What exactly defines anime? Is it really the style? The storyline? The archetypes? (I’m putting my money on that last one. XD)

As far as I’ve seen though, I can’t see how country of origin could be a factor. I mean I’ve seen many anime that are not based on Japan and make use of but a few Japanese-culture references.
tantumquantum said:
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If you’re not easily offended check out Saint Young Men. It is a gag manga with the premise of “What if Buddha and Jesus was living in 21st century Japan” 😉
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Do you read at OneManga? I seriously gotta ask cuz I thought I was the only one on this entire website that has even heard of that one. >.>;;
 
Eagelswings said:
Somehow I knew I’d get that reaction. No, I’m dead serious. Did you guys go and watch the video? Think about it for a minute. If they got kids to start having sex that would increase the number of abortions done here in the U.S.

Please go watch the video, will you?
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Sorry, stopped watching the moment I saw the words “subliminal messages”. Seriously, drop the paranoid conspiracy act. You’re on the same path as Jack Chick. If I were you, I’d rather avoid that.
 
Eagelswings said:
Somehow I knew I’d get that reaction. No, I’m dead serious. Did you guys go and watch the video? Think about it for a minute. If they got kids to start having sex that would increase the number of abortions done here in the U.S.

Please go watch the video, will you?
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First, I would like to address the urban myth that, because animators work brutally long hours for starvation wages, they have pulled a “Tyler Durden” in numerous films. I’ve never heard of an animator admitting to anything of the sort. The theory sounds plausible, but it’s more likely that people who go out looking for something will probably find it.

Second, no one has ever been able to prove that subliminal messages actually work in the way that video supposes. Our brains simply aren’t capable of picking up, processing, and storing that much information. To my knowledge, no study has ever proven that subliminal imagery or messages affect us in the way they intend, or that they affect us at all.

Third, I would like to reiterate that all anime is an excuse to draw fanservice.

On a more positive note, KOTOBUKIYA anime figurines are creepy…
 
Hi,
Anybody notice how Inuyasha and the Twilight saga plot are almost identical. Bella/Kagome in love this Edward/Inuyasha. Just sustitute a vampire for a half demon. Then add a werewolf rival Koga style. The Twilight saga is really an americanized Inuyasha.
Inuyasha is one of my favorite anime earlier in my life. I have left Inuyasha and Bleach behind because of the demon/spirituality and the other because of the Death God theme.
I still watch Kenshin, Naruto, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sometimes but being a father of an 11 month old I am awakening to the fact that most of the shows are nothing but fighting and violence. I used to watch a lot of Anime but as the years go by I find myself being less of an anime fan.
In Pokemon/Yugi Oh it is duels after duels. Ninja Turtles fight fight fight. Power Rangers destruction at a city level. Kamen Riders Dragon Knight fight fight fight. I know they try to sneak in some plot here and there with master splinter giving some words of wisdom etc. but the ultimate goal is to for the Turtles/Knight/Rangers/Pokemon/Card Monsters to kick the hell/go bankai on each other.

God Bless.
 
Argh said:
First, I would
Third, I would like to reiterate that all anime is an excuse to draw fanservice.
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That’s a good point but I don’t really see it as an excuse to draw fanservice. Anime creators and Mangaka’s are obliged/encouraged to put fanservice in simply because it’s a big part of what sells the product to the anime fans. Where would the anime industry be without the big fandom who keeps on buying stuff and immersing themselves in the culture?

I would like to say though that in a general definition fan service would be something in the anime episode (a scene or a moment) that is unnecessary to the plot but is put there to please the viewers. Most of the time it is sexual but fan service can also be over the top mecha battles, unnecessary cute mascot placements,chibi drawings,excessive violence or excessive gore.

So in that definition I concur that most anime have fanservice in it, however, not all anime have it. I’ve watched a couple of Ghibli anime which don’t have one.
ernie67 said:
I am awakening to the fact that most of the shows are nothing but fighting and violence. I used to watch a lot of Anime but as the years go by I find myself being less of an anime fan.
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Unfortunately most anime that are shown here are shounen anime (anime geared for young boys/men) so I’m not one to disagree. But as many anime there are which are action packed and violent there are also plenty of anime about sports, relationships or just plain slice of life which aren’t violent.
Lost_Wanderer said:
Personally I’m one of those who like to argue that something doesn’t have to be made in Japan just to be considered anime.
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Actually a couple of anime nowadays are made offshore in other east asian/ s.east asian countries. 😃
Lost_Wanderer said:
Do you read at OneManga? I seriously gotta ask cuz I thought I was the only one on this entire website that has even heard of that one.
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Yes I do. 👍
 
I would argue that Japan is more Christian than anyone realizes—even the Japanese.

It’s not anime, but do look up the history of Catholicism in Japan, especially the work of Francis Xavier, and the Japanese martyrs.
 
Alright, in my quest to find another series I have determined that Linebarrels of Iron is out. There’s nothing inherently wrong with it, but I’ve already seen a giant mecha anime where the main character is filled with self-doubt while being surrounded by rather busty high-school girls who may or may not have feelings for him. Oh, yeah, and the protagonist gains his powers suddenly one day by being struck by a gigantic mecha falling from the sky and waking up next to a naked woman with even larger tracts of land than any of the other possible squeezes.

Alright, I understand that there is no such thing as an original story anymore(Thank you, Prof. Scheub: african.lss.wisc.edu/faculty/scheub.htm). Does that mean that everyone needs to copy and paste ideas a la:

Choose your protagonist:
a) half-demon
b) vampire
c) wizard
d) ordinary kid who wakes up with super-powers one day

Choose your character’s motivation:
a) the girl or guy that he or she likes doesn’t know that he or she exists
b) the world is under attack by __________ and only the protagonist can save it
c) the protagonist must collect X number of _________ in order to __________

No, for His sake He gave everyone the capacity to tell a story in an interesting way. I realize that everyone needs to get paid, thus the bounty of fanservice of various types, but I can’t really imagine a network saying to an anime/manga artist “You know, everything that you want to do has been done already. But, nevermind that, I’m sure that we can charge $10 a volume for it and the Wapanese will still buy it.”
 
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