Search found 365 matches

by Ashki
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: Tire People
Topic: My argument for why it should be Boomboomger
Replies: 25
Views: 1080

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.
by Ashki
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: 1610

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...
by Ashki
Sat Sep 09, 2023 3:58 am
Forum: Kamen Rider Geats
Topic: Geats Series discussion thread and poll
Replies: 12
Views: 1567

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...
by Ashki
Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: Entertainments
Topic: Is Tropey Toku "Bad?"
Replies: 5
Views: 9774

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 ...
by Ashki
Sun Nov 20, 2022 4:29 pm
Forum: Kamen Rider
Topic: KR Black Sun 01 discussion thread
Replies: 4
Views: 3300

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...
by Ashki
Sat Sep 17, 2022 9:52 pm
Forum: Kamen Rider Geats
Topic: KR Geats 02 discussion thread
Replies: 34
Views: 4181

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...
by Ashki
Sat Sep 17, 2022 9:20 pm
Forum: Kamen Rider Geats
Topic: KR Geats 01 discussion thread
Replies: 26
Views: 4096

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 ...
by Ashki
Thu Sep 08, 2022 12:51 am
Forum: Kamen Rider Geats
Topic: KR Geats 01 discussion thread
Replies: 26
Views: 4096

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...
by Ashki
Wed Sep 07, 2022 7:37 am
Forum: Kamen Rider Revice
Topic: Kamen Rider Revice 50 Discussion thread
Replies: 10
Views: 2815

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...
by Ashki
Thu Sep 01, 2022 5:36 pm
Forum: Avatarou Sentai DonBrothers
Topic: DonBrothers 26 discussion thread
Replies: 13
Views: 2578

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...
by Ashki
Wed Aug 31, 2022 7:49 am
Forum: Kamen Rider Revice
Topic: Kamen Rider Revice 50 Discussion thread
Replies: 10
Views: 2815

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...
by Ashki
Fri Aug 26, 2022 4:09 am
Forum: Kamen Rider Revice
Topic: Kamen Rider Revice poll and series discussion thread
Replies: 20
Views: 5714

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...
by Ashki
Mon May 16, 2022 9:52 pm
Forum: Kamen Rider Revice
Topic: Kamen Rider Revice 35 Discussion thread
Replies: 8
Views: 2318

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...
by Ashki
Mon May 16, 2022 9:08 pm
Forum: Kamen Rider Revice
Topic: Kamen Rider Revice 34 Discussion thread
Replies: 8
Views: 2062

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...
by Ashki
Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:10 am
Forum: Kamen Rider Revice
Topic: Kamen Rider Revice 32 Discussion thread
Replies: 2
Views: 1544

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...

Go to advanced search