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by Soma Taozi
Sun Feb 01, 2015 2:30 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Aldnoah Zero Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 70406

Re: Aldnoah Zero Thread

So in the new episode, Aldnoah admitted that Inaho is the ONLY useful person in the ENTIRE war...that begs the question that I once asked as a joke, but will seriously ask now, "How did the Earth Forces survive when he was in a coma/getting his super-special-awesome eye?" On the note of th...
by Soma Taozi
Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:31 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Fafner: Exodus
Replies: 282
Views: 61965

Re: Fafner: Exodus

The island seems BIGGER this season. Just wider in scope and involving more families that we knew were living on the island, but we never saw it. Also some good call backs to Right of Left...makes me want to rewatch it. Overall I agree with Lightning in that Fafner is just so good and a step above t...
by Soma Taozi
Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:30 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Official Gundam Build Fighters Try Anime Thread Mk-IV
Replies: 581
Views: 124385

Re: The Official Gundam Build Fighters Try Anime Thread Mk-I

What a FUN EPISODE! Try is such a nice, relaxing series to watch and have fun with! Gosh, after watching some darker shows and just everyday life sometimes, Try repeatedly makes me smile and gives me a breath of fresh air! But wow guys...there are people who have the uncanny ability to nickpit a ser...
by Soma Taozi
Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:55 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Aldnoah Zero Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 70406

Re: Aldnoah Zero Thread

I liked Aldnoah Zero S1 quite a bit... I just dislike Inaho, but don't worry I will not get into THAT rant again. I appreciate a lot of elements and above all, I like how it is bringing in anime fans who never watched mecha INTO the genre, that alone gives me enough reason to accept the show (and I ...
by Soma Taozi
Mon Jan 19, 2015 1:04 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Aldnoah Zero Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 70406

Re: Aldnoah Zero Thread

The thing is, if he has some disorder or is just a genius...Aldnoah has not seen to grace us with that explanation. There is no need to assume a disorder unless it is mentioned. And whether or not he's a genius is irrelevant. The point is he's knowledgeable about physics and is able to use that kno...
by Soma Taozi
Sun Jan 18, 2015 5:18 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Aldnoah Zero Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 70406

Re: Aldnoah Zero Thread

I can see why people like Inaho and why people do not. Personally I do not like him; to me, Inaho comes off as an emotionless Kirito who now has a "super-awesome-robotic-eye" and is just ONE STEP away from having a harem (all we need is the sister who IS NOT REAALLLYYYY his sister). The th...
by Soma Taozi
Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:55 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Fafner: Exodus
Replies: 282
Views: 61965

Re: Fafner: Exodus

anyone else think that the BL subtext between Kazuki and Soushi is nearing over 9000? Hmmm well I wouldn't say it is growing. It was pretty prevalent and clear that SOMETHING was going on between Kazuki and Soushi during Heaven and Earth's beginning...but then, it was all in Kazuki's head and in ep...
by Soma Taozi
Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:04 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Cross Ange
Replies: 405
Views: 93942

Re: Cross Ange- New Sunrise x Fukuda mecha show

^Or...it is a completely different show in tone, characters, story, setting, theme, ect... But sure, it is just like Gundam Seed Destiny...because...because...Fukuda? Sorry don't mean to be harsh and I know that you were joking; but the constant comparisons of GS/GSD and Cross Ange are getting tires...
by Soma Taozi
Sun Jan 11, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Fafner: Exodus
Replies: 282
Views: 61965

Re: Fafner: Exodus

Just watched the first episode, VERY happy I rewatched Heaven and Earth before this...because it does clarify who SOME of the characters are... Also, anyone else think it is kinda sad how Maya now can only pilot a aircraft now because she is too old to fly a Fafner (at least I am assuming this!). I ...
by Soma Taozi
Mon Jan 05, 2015 1:28 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Cross Ange
Replies: 405
Views: 93942

Re: Cross Ange- New Sunrise x Fukuda mecha show

Yep. I don't care anymore. Screw G-Reco and Gundam Build Fighters Try. This is my favorite Sunrise show this season. What a great episode, that really embraces what this series is all about! :) OP music doesn't surprise me. Fukuda has always been more about sensationalism rather than true craft and ...
by Soma Taozi
Sun Jan 04, 2015 7:04 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Official Gundam The Origin Anime Thread Mk I
Replies: 597
Views: 188849

Re: The Official Gundam The Origin Anime Thread Mk I

With Unicorn you could feel the clammy hand of Kadokawa prioritising a story that required you to read the original novels to make sense of it, which of course left those of us elsewhere in the world (who were still legally getting the animated version) out in the cold. I don't look forward to the ...
by Soma Taozi
Sat Jan 03, 2015 3:42 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Winter 2015 Anime
Replies: 10
Views: 3340

Re: Winter 2015 Anime

Let's see... Tokyo Ghoul Root A - because I love the manga. Soukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor - Exodus: I dare say that the story is just getting better with every passing addition to the series. Durarara x 2: The first season started strong and ended badly by focusing on the wrong characters. Maybe...
by Soma Taozi
Thu Jan 01, 2015 8:15 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Gundam SEED DESTINY Remaster Thread Mk III
Replies: 240
Views: 49209

Re: The Gundam SEED DESTINY Remaster Thread Mk III

Well I personally have enjoyed your comments on the series Lightning Count ; it is refreshing to see someone rewatch Destiny and come away with fresh perspectives that are fun to read (similar to when Burke rewatched Seed and Destiny 3-4 years ago) as opposed to just coming to the same conclusions w...
by Soma Taozi
Mon Dec 29, 2014 2:26 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Galaxy Kikotai: Majestic Prince
Replies: 285
Views: 54804

Re: Galaxy Kikotai: Majestic Prince

Almost a year later and I FINALLY got around to finishing this show. It was a lot of fun and definitely some of the best mecha anime I have seen since Code Geass. It had a few problems and I will admit that sometimes the silliness got in the way of actual story, but I enjoyed it. A part of me wants ...
by Soma Taozi
Sun Dec 28, 2014 11:07 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Official Gundam Reconguista Anime Thread Mk II
Replies: 585
Views: 135273

Re: The Official Gundam Reconguista Anime Thread Mk II

I am normally very forgiving of second openings to animes (since they often don't compare to the first) but wow, I do not like the new op. If you were going to just keep using stock footage from previous episodes, why not just keep the first one? It had a better song anyway. That aside, anyone else ...
by Soma Taozi
Mon Dec 22, 2014 1:50 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Cross Ange
Replies: 405
Views: 93942

Re: Cross Ange- New Sunrise x Fukuda mecha show

Anyways, back on topic. Anyone here think Embryo is more or less George Glenn of this series? Umm, not really. George Glen was the first coordinator...so whoever was the first one to use mana would be considered closer to that. Furthermore, Embryo is clearly one of the main (if not the main) villai...
by Soma Taozi
Sat Dec 20, 2014 1:12 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Argevollen...
Replies: 17
Views: 6276

Re: Argevollen...

I was expecting some sort of low-key ending that wasn't cut-and-dried, to fit in with the rest of the show's tone, and I got what I expected. Not everything that's airing has to end in storybook flash, thunder & tectonic upheavals. I am not saying it does, but let's just look at the battle betw...
by Soma Taozi
Sat Dec 20, 2014 1:01 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Official Gundam Reconguista Anime Thread Mk II
Replies: 585
Views: 135273

Re: The Official Gundam Reconguista Anime Thread Mk II

^Was kinda amazing. Strange, but amazing.
by Soma Taozi
Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:23 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Argevollen...
Replies: 17
Views: 6276

Re: Argevollen...

Honestly I feel kinda cheated by the ending...so I agree Compass. It has been an interest run for Agre...my feelings about the show was at first was that it was something we had seen before (most specifically in Gundam) and had been done BETTER during those times. However, the anime had good charact...
by Soma Taozi
Sun Dec 14, 2014 12:46 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Gundam SEED DESTINY Remaster Thread Mk III
Replies: 240
Views: 49209

Re: The Gundam SEED DESTINY Remaster Thread Mk III

Do we know that for certain? Kira's reprogramming of the Strike while fighting Waltfeld in the desert, together with Kira was the one putting together a Natural OS for Orb's M1s, are evidence that computers are far more important in the CE's mobile suits than any pilot input/talent. Honestly there ...