tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post2211202789703633557..comments2024-03-13T14:53:58.150-04:00Comments on MUSINGS OF A SCI-FI FANATIC: Anime Insider: Best Anime EverSFFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-10281389650049218752016-12-22T09:09:01.962-05:002016-12-22T09:09:01.962-05:00I remember a series where aliens (human form) inva...I remember a series where aliens (human form) invade earth and use historic sites as their bases - such as the pyramids and the inca temples (nazca lines as airfields). The bad guys were dressed in very elegant military uniforms. I can't remember how the good guys looked like. :-( Does anyone know the name of the series and point me to some links?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-4043224755658527412013-08-14T13:25:06.314-04:002013-08-14T13:25:06.314-04:00Thanks for that link El Vox. I appreciate it. I ...Thanks for that link El Vox. I appreciate it. I will check that out. It was relatively apparent where del Toro's heart came from on Pacific Rim and he handled it with such originality.<br /><br />Roman, likewise, it's a pleasure to talk anime and look forward to these exchanges.<br /><br />You and I are on the same page and you articulated Cowboy Bebop's issues further. Certainly one could say the characterizations were subtle, but, like you, I appreciate a more emotional effort or a deeper mining of character than the series offered. It left me wanting more and not in a good way. Still, it has its merits and I don't want to detract from that, but we agree on the problems completely.<br /><br />I will need to give the Gundam stuff a shot some time. Finding time - always the problem.SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-10262234606400316502013-08-14T11:51:55.181-04:002013-08-14T11:51:55.181-04:00A recent clip on YT finds Pacific Rim's direct...A recent clip on YT finds Pacific Rim's director, Guillermo admiring some of the anime/robotic inspirations for his film. Apparently he's as much a fan as the rest of us:<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=D-zCQGA4fdY#at=288<br />El Voxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985563041511492981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-65511689652588051982013-08-14T11:07:34.115-04:002013-08-14T11:07:34.115-04:00Yeah, Bebop is a lot of fun, with great visuals an...Yeah, Bebop is a lot of fun, with great visuals and entertaining stories and characters. But it was really lacking that extra push to put it into the same league as EVA. Heck I thought the story arc and character dynamics of Vash the Stampede in "Trigun" made that series better over all. And that was my main issue with Bebop, it never gets too deep with anything. Most of the issues that befall the characters during the series just don't seem to impact them as they go along. The last three episodes are the exception, but in my mind Bebop is a missed opportunity. It could have been one of the best series out there. Instead it's a blast of fun and visual candy (yes Faye is very sweet), but that's about it. I think even Gene Starwind from "Outlaw Star" had more of a evolving character than Spike from Bebop. <br /><br />When it comes to Gundam, I've only seen "Gundam Wing". When it was shown in Cartoon Network during the Toonami block. And can I tell you, I'd never seen anything like it. Totally gripped me from start to finish. When they started to release the series on DVD and I revisited it, it started to lose a bit of its luster. I noticed all the circling the plot was doing and the characters weren't pulling me in as much. Still a lot of fun, but in the end I never finished picking up the series on DVD and eventually traded it in. <br /><br />I started "Last Exile" quite a few years ago and remember getting into it. But something happened (and I can't remember exactly what it was) but I never finished the series. I have it in my download list on Netflix, but I think I'm going to dive into the GITS television series first. I still haven't seen that.<br /><br />And it's great to hear from another anime fan who seems to be from the same era of fandom. Looking forward to more chats about anime.Roman J. Martelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545497713474664555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-9453057906386369202013-08-14T08:24:29.907-04:002013-08-14T08:24:29.907-04:00Cheers L13!
Thank you El Vox. Exactly. Just a fun...Cheers L13!<br /><br />Thank you El Vox. Exactly. Just a fun post and very retro my friend. It's a dated post. I should have taken the time to write down the year but it definitely covers some of the earlier titles.<br /><br />Thanks for writing Roman. I must tell you too, that it's a pleasure to have a fellow writer that enjoys anime with the kind of vigor you share at your site. I need to explore that further.<br /><br />It's nice to have that kind of simpatico for the genre.<br /><br />Now I have not read or seen the backlash toward GITS but I suppose these things are inevitable and ebb and flow.<br /><br />I must agree that Millennium Actress is stunning and beautiful and romantic. I love that film.<br /><br />Miyazaki. He's a category unto himself I would imagine. : )<br /><br />As far as Cowboy Bebop. Far be it from me to sway people from their love, affection and adoration for this series but it just struck me as slightly overrated. <br /><br />I think there are some tremendous action sequences. I think the animation is beautiful. Characterization is okay. I always thought it could have been much better.<br /><br />I enjoyed the universe it created but I was never completely blown away by the series or the film. As beautifully executed as they are visually I found it came up short more often than not for me personally, but I can see where people could fall in love with that series and I would recommend it for people interested in sci-fi action adventure. Of course Faye is hotter than Jessica Rabbit in IMO too. : )<br /><br />I need to look at some titles post-2002 as well Roman. I'm way behind. I checked out Gunbuster for the first time recently. Good. Early Gainax.<br /><br />Titles I'd like to see: Witch Hunter Robin, Freedom, more GITS, finish Ergo Proxy and others.<br /><br />Any thoughts on Gundam?<br /><br />And I would recommend Last Exile. I thought that was a fairly solid series that I enjoyed with my kids.<br /><br />All the best<br />sffSFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-56904293407828740292013-08-14T01:53:31.425-04:002013-08-14T01:53:31.425-04:00This is a fun post because I've been curious a...This is a fun post because I've been curious about anime lately. I've enjoyed Bebop Cowboys too. Also Vampire Hunter D and the animated Matrix series. I'm sure I'll think of a few others too. El Voxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985563041511492981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-36009185998968305492013-08-13T22:58:48.881-04:002013-08-13T22:58:48.881-04:00A fun list, but I'd have to take issue with a ...A fun list, but I'd have to take issue with a few of the picks as well. :) Great to see "Ghost in the Shell" so high on the list. I've seen some serious backlash against the film lately, which surprised me.<br /><br />I'm also really happy to see "Boogiepop Phantom" on the list. Really a great horror series and one of the best to capture the uncanny dread of a nightmare. One of my favorite anime of the 1990s, and one I have to cover on my site someday.<br /><br />Satoshi Kon is one of my favorite anime directors and I think "Millennium Actress" may be my favorite movie of his. Great stuff. I just need to cover "Paprika" and I'll have reviewed all of his work on my blog. :)<br /><br />I've been out of the anime loop for quite a while, so my knowledge doesn't extend much past 2002 or so. But there's some great stuff out there that wasn't included (leaving out any Miyazaki should be a crime). Maybe it's time for me to cobble together my own list.<br /><br />Oh and your mention of Bebop and your reaction has me curious... It sounds a lot like my reaction to the show. :) I think I'll check your coverage out.Roman J. Martelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545497713474664555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-27040766876966077962013-08-13T16:21:06.441-04:002013-08-13T16:21:06.441-04:00Fantastic post, SFF! Obviously, I've some catc...Fantastic post, SFF! Obviously, I've some catching up to do with a lot those you've listed here.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.com