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- Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:32 am
- Forum: Tire People
- Topic: My argument for why it should be Boomboomger
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1279
Re: My argument for why it should be Boomboomger
You have my vote for Boomboomger as well. Although I do think Boomboonger has a better flow for western audiences, so I'd be happy with that as well. Toei can't Engrish, so it's usually better to ignore their attempts and go with what they likely intended instead.
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:48 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Rant: I think I'm done buying localized Blu-ray/DVDs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1812
Re: Rant: I think I'm done buying localized Blu-ray/DVDs
When I was younger, anime didn't come with direct translations. We had complete redubs, such as Voltron 1 & 3, Robotech, and probably the closest you got to a loyal translation was Speed Racer. Then, a bunch of companies popped up that were more like modern fansub/fandub groups than "profes...
- Sat Sep 09, 2023 3:58 am
- Forum: Kamen Rider Geats
- Topic: Geats Series discussion thread and poll
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1759
Re: Geats Series discussion thread and poll
I'm kind of with Take on the "This show had problems, but I'll rate high anyway". Tsumuri was the reason I stuck with the show at first, but she remained the highlight for me the whole way through. I nearly had a heart attack when there were two of her! But Kokoro fanservice aside, I reall...
- Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:57 pm
- Forum: Entertainments
- Topic: Is Tropey Toku "Bad?"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9888
Re: Is Tropey Toku "Bad?"
Tropes can be a boon or a bust, depending on how they're handled. Most tokusatsu wouldn't exist if not for tropes. And the best comedies take advantage of those tropes to subvert expectations. For example: Beginning with Battle Fever J, super sentai has always involved giant mecha fighting monsters ...
- Sun Nov 20, 2022 4:29 pm
- Forum: Kamen Rider
- Topic: KR Black Sun 01 discussion thread
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3432
Re: KR Black Sun 01 discussion thread
Having finished all 11 episodes (10+ an episode zero), I have to say this was ALMOST perfect. The highlights I won't mention specifically, but certain scenes in episode 5, 9, and MOST of episode 10 were amazing. There were parts where I literally felt 30 years younger. Some of my big pet peeves with...
- Sat Sep 17, 2022 9:52 pm
- Forum: Kamen Rider Geats
- Topic: KR Geats 02 discussion thread
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4351
Re: KR Geats 02 discussion thread
Still seriously on the fence with this show, but not hating it (and even secretly exposing two friends to KR by watching it when they're around and hey invariably start watching along). Ace is very much like Tendo. Total prick, yet always trying to get others to improve themselves and secretly doing...
- Sat Sep 17, 2022 9:20 pm
- Forum: Kamen Rider Geats
- Topic: KR Geats 01 discussion thread
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4186
Re: KR Geats 01 discussion thread
Kabuto/W/Ex-Aid - The arrogant main Rider with a focus on the secondary Rider, plus (once again) the infamous Accel joke. WDYM, W had all of the main focus on Shotaro/Philipp. Accel was a secondary protagonist, not unlike many other secondary riders. The W reference was partially regarding the use ...
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 12:51 am
- Forum: Kamen Rider Geats
- Topic: KR Geats 01 discussion thread
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4186
Re: KR Geats 01 discussion thread
Much better first impression than I was expecting, but still very wary about it. The copying is also strong with this one, which makes me worry. We have: Ryuki - the game for your wish Also Ryuki - half the Riders dead before Episode 1 starts Gaim - game referee/overseer/host Kabuto/W/Ex-Aid - The a...
- Wed Sep 07, 2022 7:37 am
- Forum: Kamen Rider Revice
- Topic: Kamen Rider Revice 50 Discussion thread
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2954
Re: Kamen Rider Revice 50 Discussion thread
Oh one hand, it's been a very long while that a KR series went up to episode 50, on the other hand they really dragged this series out. Overall i grade this series a D+. I think they are just running out of ideas. They should just go back to the evil secret organization bent on world domination and...
- Thu Sep 01, 2022 5:36 pm
- Forum: Avatarou Sentai DonBrothers
- Topic: DonBrothers 26 discussion thread
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2675
Re: DonBrothers 26 discussion thread
Our illustrious writer has the week off, so the TOEI staff decide to NOT screw everything up for once by doing a silly clip show. I think this was quite a good call, and it was indeed just the right amount of silly to work for this series. The only two real flubs in the episode are: 1. We've gone ba...
- Wed Aug 31, 2022 7:49 am
- Forum: Kamen Rider Revice
- Topic: Kamen Rider Revice 50 Discussion thread
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2954
Re: Kamen Rider Revice 50 Discussion thread
I rather enjoyed this show for the most part, but this finale was some serious filler. The entire fight could've been cut out and nobody would have missed it. As fro the second half "where are they now" sequence, we've had those on and off since Agito, and they're always a welcome way to s...
- Fri Aug 26, 2022 4:09 am
- Forum: Kamen Rider Revice
- Topic: Kamen Rider Revice poll and series discussion thread
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5963
Re: Kamen Rider Revice poll and series discussion thread
I guess I have to play devil's advocate here (no pun intended). I get what they tried to do with the series, and while it does stumble a lot, I think certain parts DID improve over time while others faltered. But keep in mind, this was an anniversary series where they were trying to pay homage to EV...
- Mon May 16, 2022 9:52 pm
- Forum: Kamen Rider Revice
- Topic: Kamen Rider Revice 35 Discussion thread
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2472
Re: Kamen Rider Revice 35 Discussion thread
I have to agree, Akashi's laughing was grating enough, but his acting on that podium was almost Amber Heard levels of bad. I have to wonder how many humans are going to look at his performance and decide he's literally just putting on a show. Weekend is finally going above-ground... Why does it soun...
- Mon May 16, 2022 9:08 pm
- Forum: Kamen Rider Revice
- Topic: Kamen Rider Revice 34 Discussion thread
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2211
Re: Kamen Rider Revice 34 Discussion thread
also, personal note: I like Sakura and Hanaguilera together. they work as both enemies-to-rivals-to-friends, and maybe I'm reading too much into it but I get hints of romantic feelings, kinda. Would be interesting if it actually accounts to something in the end, but from what I noticed- they were h...
- Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:10 am
- Forum: Kamen Rider Revice
- Topic: Kamen Rider Revice 32 Discussion thread
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1645
Re: Kamen Rider Revice 32 Discussion thread
The writing on this one felt like they were trying to both cram a longer story into a shorter space and fill a space by stretching out a story, which is never good. However, the pros certainly outweighed the cons. What was Tamaki's wish? And if he knows what Aguilera really wants, he should've grown...