Comments on: One Piece – Finishing Enies Lobby ~ To the ocean, back to the sea of adventure http://www.bateszi.me/2007/07/07/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/ Anime fans forever Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:01:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: kashii http://www.bateszi.me/2007/07/07/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-27080 kashii Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:29:46 +0000 http://localhost/2007/07/14/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-27080 this is proof that oda is a genius. he mademe cry over a ship. this is the sign of great storytelling. this is proof that oda is a genius. he mademe cry over a ship. this is the sign of great storytelling.

]]> By: qwertypoiuy http://www.bateszi.me/2007/07/07/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-928 qwertypoiuy Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:50:00 +0000 http://localhost/2007/07/14/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-928 yeah the meeting between shanks and Whitebeard made me Excited like when i watched akatsuki for the first time i love badass characters and there are alot of them in one piece yeah the meeting between shanks and Whitebeard made me Excited like when i watched akatsuki for the first time
i love badass characters and there are alot of them in one piece

]]> By: kauldron26 http://www.bateszi.me/2007/07/07/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-926 kauldron26 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:04:39 +0000 http://localhost/2007/07/14/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-926 the thing about gun x sword i love the most are the characters. sure when it starts out it is silly, but it becomes so charming that you can't help but love it. especially the relationship between wendy and Van. But what really blew me away was this one episode that was devoted to pulp fiction that had me rolling and rolling in laughter. but the show is really a guilty pleasure for me and i unabashedly love it. And i have to say i consider the villian to really be true evil. And i mean the very incarnation of evil. the kind of evil we have in real life. not the caricatures of evil we have in anime. i mean Evil like Jim Jones kind of evil. And the fact that such a character was depicted so accurately in an anime was shattering. i dont know if u know about Jim Jones but that guy convinced so many people that his ideals were the way for mankind to follow, only for them to be slaughtered. trust me those power ranger characters, u will end up loving them to the core. And the soundtrack was pretty awesome. In regards to Ergo proxy i understand whole heartedly, but the thing is, u cant watch ergo proxy piece by piece. i gave up after ep 8 and waited patiently till all the eps came out. it should be watched in a marathon. that way all the pieces come together and u can focus on the mystery and the characters. Plus there is this essay that i found that ends up explaining everything in the end that will blow ur mind yet, bring closure. As for Chrno Crusade, trust me u have no idea what u are in store for. whatever u think the show is about it isnt. And when u think about tragedy, just remember how u felt during the last eps of wolf's rain. that is the impact chrno crusade will leave on u. what r ur thoughts on the ones u've seen and not seen from the list above? i just finished dl legend of galactic heroes, was inspired by ur review. check out animea.net and da-anime.org thats where i get all my anime. free DDL. later man... the thing about gun x sword i love the most are the characters. sure when it starts out it is silly, but it becomes so charming that you can’t help but love it. especially the relationship between wendy and Van. But what really blew me away was this one episode that was devoted to pulp fiction that had me rolling and rolling in laughter. but the show is really a guilty pleasure for me and i unabashedly love it.

And i have to say i consider the villian to really be true evil. And i mean the very incarnation of evil. the kind of evil we have in real life. not the caricatures of evil we have in anime. i mean Evil like Jim Jones kind of evil. And the fact that such a character was depicted so accurately in an anime was shattering. i dont know if u know about Jim Jones but that guy convinced so many people that his ideals were the way for mankind to follow, only for them to be slaughtered.

trust me those power ranger characters, u will end up loving them to the core. And the soundtrack was pretty awesome. In regards to Ergo proxy i understand whole heartedly, but the thing is, u cant watch ergo proxy piece by piece. i gave up after ep 8 and waited patiently till all the eps came out. it should be watched in a marathon. that way all the pieces come together and u can focus on the mystery and the characters. Plus there is this essay that i found that ends up explaining everything in the end that will blow ur mind yet, bring closure.

As for Chrno Crusade, trust me u have no idea what u are in store for. whatever u think the show is about it isnt. And when u think about tragedy, just remember how u felt during the last eps of wolf’s rain. that is the impact chrno crusade will leave on u. what r ur thoughts on the ones u’ve seen and not seen from the list above? i just finished dl legend of galactic heroes, was inspired by ur review.

check out animea.net and da-anime.org thats where i get all my anime. free DDL.

later man…

]]> By: bateszi http://www.bateszi.me/2007/07/07/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-925 bateszi Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:04:09 +0000 http://localhost/2007/07/14/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-925 Ahh, cheers for this! I was planning on checking out Devil Lady but that seems to be set for review on another blog soon, so I'll go with some of your recommendations instead! I've seen a lot of what's on that list of yours but I'm intrigued by a few you've included. I always see people praising Chrno Crusade but for some reason, I always presumed it was one of those stupid Gonzo anime; nuns with guns or whatever. I haven't even seen one episode of that so I'll probably try it as my next big hit. I heard it's emotional and tragic. I'm also intrigued that you included Gun X Sword and Ergo Proxy. I kind of dropped Gun X Sword after three episodes; the power rangers parody killed it for me. I'm told it gets better though, obviously you agree! Same thing with Ergo Proxy, I was struggling to engage with the story because it was too heavy handed with it's constant references to philosophy. I really wanted to like both of them - they have adult characters for a start! - but for whatever reason, they just never happened for me. Finally, I've seen Infinite Ryvius and I can only agree; it's incredibly underrated in terms of its quality. Lord of the Flies in space. I watched it a couple of years ago now but I still remember how realistic the teenage characters were, the way they bullied each other. I also found the concept of the story fascinating, how these kids have to build a government and go from being lead by the weak smart kids to being dominated by the strong dictator (Blue). There's a lot to say about Infinite Ryvius, I may rewatch it and come back with a proper review sometime! Ahh, cheers for this! I was planning on checking out Devil Lady but that seems to be set for review on another blog soon, so I’ll go with some of your recommendations instead! I’ve seen a lot of what’s on that list of yours but I’m intrigued by a few you’ve included.

I always see people praising Chrno Crusade but for some reason, I always presumed it was one of those stupid Gonzo anime; nuns with guns or whatever. I haven’t even seen one episode of that so I’ll probably try it as my next big hit. I heard it’s emotional and tragic.

I’m also intrigued that you included Gun X Sword and Ergo Proxy. I kind of dropped Gun X Sword after three episodes; the power rangers parody killed it for me. I’m told it gets better though, obviously you agree! Same thing with Ergo Proxy, I was struggling to engage with the story because it was too heavy handed with it’s constant references to philosophy. I really wanted to like both of them – they have adult characters for a start! – but for whatever reason, they just never happened for me.

Finally, I’ve seen Infinite Ryvius and I can only agree; it’s incredibly underrated in terms of its quality. Lord of the Flies in space. I watched it a couple of years ago now but I still remember how realistic the teenage characters were, the way they bullied each other. I also found the concept of the story fascinating, how these kids have to build a government and go from being lead by the weak smart kids to being dominated by the strong dictator (Blue). There’s a lot to say about Infinite Ryvius, I may rewatch it and come back with a proper review sometime!

]]> By: kauldron26 http://www.bateszi.me/2007/07/07/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-924 kauldron26 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:53:31 +0000 http://localhost/2007/07/14/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-924 bateszi b4 u go off to ANN looking for stuff to watch, check out my recommendations, considering we share almost if not the exact same taste. these are the best of the crop in my own opinion. oh and i tried getting into hxh... and i just didnt like the main character at all... i really dont like overly optimistic characters who think anything can be conquered by friendship, etc... plus my fave character leorio or hanzo barely did shit. anyway check out the list let me know what u think. BERSERK 10/10 BLACK LAGOON 10/10 COWBOY BEBOP 10/10 ESCAFLOWNE 10/10 EUREKA SEVEN 10/10 GANKUTSUOU 10/10 PLANET ES 10/10 RAHXEPHON 10/10 SAMURAI CHAMPLOO 10/10 WOLF'S RAIN 10/10 12 KINGDOMS 9.5/10 GUNGRAVE 9.5/10 MONSTER 9.5/10 NANA 9.5/10 NOEIN 9.5/10 PARANOIA AGENT 9.5/10 TSUKIHIME 9.5/10 BASILISK 9/10 BECK 9/10 CHRNO CRUSADE 9/10 DEATH NOTE 9/10 ELFEN LIED 9/10 ERGO PROXY 9/10 EVANGELION 9/10 GUNDAM SEED 9/10 GUN X SWORD 9/10 HONEY & CLOVER 9/10 HAIBANE RENMEI 9/10 INFINITE RYVIUS 9/10 KEMONO ZUME 9/10 MIDORI DAYS 9/10 WELCOME TO NHK 9/10 if u really want to get into something, i recommend Infinite Ryvius. That anime is so overlooked man. it knocked me on my ass. seriously. the character development in this show rivals berserk, planet es and monster. the only reason it didnt get a 10, is because of the animation. plus it was directed by the same guy that did planet es. infact i plead with u to watch it. would love to know what u think. u can hit me up at kauldron26@gmail.com bateszi b4 u go off to ANN looking for stuff to watch, check out my recommendations, considering we share almost if not the exact same taste. these are the best of the crop in my own opinion. oh and i tried getting into hxh… and i just didnt like the main character at all… i really dont like overly optimistic characters who think anything can be conquered by friendship, etc… plus my fave character leorio or hanzo barely did shit. anyway check out the list let me know what u think.

BERSERK 10/10
BLACK LAGOON 10/10
COWBOY BEBOP 10/10
ESCAFLOWNE 10/10
EUREKA SEVEN 10/10
GANKUTSUOU 10/10
PLANET ES 10/10
RAHXEPHON 10/10
SAMURAI CHAMPLOO 10/10
WOLF’S RAIN 10/10

12 KINGDOMS 9.5/10
GUNGRAVE 9.5/10
MONSTER 9.5/10
NANA 9.5/10
NOEIN 9.5/10
PARANOIA AGENT 9.5/10
TSUKIHIME 9.5/10

BASILISK 9/10
BECK 9/10
CHRNO CRUSADE 9/10
DEATH NOTE 9/10
ELFEN LIED 9/10
ERGO PROXY 9/10
EVANGELION 9/10
GUNDAM SEED 9/10
GUN X SWORD 9/10
HONEY & CLOVER 9/10
HAIBANE RENMEI 9/10
INFINITE RYVIUS 9/10
KEMONO ZUME 9/10
MIDORI DAYS 9/10
WELCOME TO NHK 9/10

if u really want to get into something, i recommend Infinite Ryvius. That anime is so overlooked man. it knocked me on my ass. seriously. the character development in this show rivals berserk, planet es and monster. the only reason it didnt get a 10, is because of the animation. plus it was directed by the same guy that did planet es. infact i plead with u to watch it. would love to know what u think. u can hit me up at kauldron26@gmail.com

]]> By: bateszi http://www.bateszi.me/2007/07/07/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-920 bateszi Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:16:24 +0000 http://localhost/2007/07/14/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-920 Well, I've seen up to episode 316, so now I know all about Luffy's family. Also, I loved the meeting of the two big pirates in the latest episode - Whitebeard and Shanks; you know you're strong when you can knock out groups of people simply by walking past them. Monstrous aura from both of them; I'd love to see how Aokiji would deal with those two! Well, I’ve seen up to episode 316, so now I know all about Luffy’s family. Also, I loved the meeting of the two big pirates in the latest episode – Whitebeard and Shanks; you know you’re strong when you can knock out groups of people simply by walking past them. Monstrous aura from both of them; I’d love to see how Aokiji would deal with those two!

]]> By: arkon http://www.bateszi.me/2007/07/07/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-918 arkon Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:05:21 +0000 http://localhost/2007/07/14/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-918 And to think you weren't feeling the enies lobby arc at first. Hard for me to say which I like more between this and the Arabasta arc. I'd probably say this one since it's fresher in my memory (it's been at least a year or so since I last watched the Arabasta arc). So many unforgettably great moments in both though. You'll be pleased to know that the next arc still manages to keep things fresh. It's very different. I won't say anymore for fear of spoiling it. And to think you weren’t feeling the enies lobby arc at first.

Hard for me to say which I like more between this and the Arabasta arc. I’d probably say this one since it’s fresher in my memory (it’s been at least a year or so since I last watched the Arabasta arc). So many unforgettably great moments in both though.

You’ll be pleased to know that the next arc still manages to keep things fresh. It’s very different. I won’t say anymore for fear of spoiling it.

]]> By: bateszi http://www.bateszi.me/2007/07/07/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-916 bateszi Sun, 08 Jul 2007 09:49:37 +0000 http://localhost/2007/07/14/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-916 I'm definitely on the look out for something new to get into. HxH is on the list, but I'm probably going to do a bit of research on ANN later and see what other top rated anime I'm yet to catch. Ideally I'd rather a shorter 26 episode show since I've just come from the mammoth anime that is One Piece. I'm looking at something like Devil Lady, which I've heard is rather good. I’m definitely on the look out for something new to get into. HxH is on the list, but I’m probably going to do a bit of research on ANN later and see what other top rated anime I’m yet to catch. Ideally I’d rather a shorter 26 episode show since I’ve just come from the mammoth anime that is One Piece. I’m looking at something like Devil Lady, which I’ve heard is rather good.

]]> By: qwertypoiuy http://www.bateszi.me/2007/07/07/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-915 qwertypoiuy Sun, 08 Jul 2007 09:11:04 +0000 http://localhost/2007/07/14/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-915 i know what you mean me too just caught up with one piece but there are alot of good anime that you can start i started watching black lagoon which is awesome maybe you can start watchig Hxh i know what you mean me too just caught up with one piece
but there are alot of good anime that you can start
i started watching black lagoon which is awesome
maybe you can start watchig Hxh

]]> By: bateszi http://www.bateszi.me/2007/07/07/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-914 bateszi Sun, 08 Jul 2007 08:16:58 +0000 http://localhost/2007/07/14/one-piece-finishing-enies-lobby-to-the-ocean-back-to-the-sea-of-adventure/#comment-914 @delible: Yup, I saw up to episode 315 this morning and you're right, it certainly was revelations abound! I always wondered about Luffy's family - though we still don't know his mother! Also, I love how Oda always brings back older characters like Cody - it was amazing to see how much he has changed compared with his geeky old self! I can't wait to see the day when he is the marine admiral and Luffy is the pirate king! @Necromancer: That whole episode was one great 23 minutes of One Piece. Definitely the best of the Enies Lobby saga! :) @Dan: I understand your point of view, for me I'd have to say this just beats out Arlong in terms of sheer emotional drama. Both arcs are about rescuing friends and that's where One Piece really shines, the dynamic between the group. And I definitely felt, like you, things were getting a little too melodramatic in the end with the whole Merry voice thing, but it's easier to accept if you view it in terms what the boat symbolizes. @delible: Yup, I saw up to episode 315 this morning and you’re right, it certainly was revelations abound! I always wondered about Luffy’s family – though we still don’t know his mother! Also, I love how Oda always brings back older characters like Cody – it was amazing to see how much he has changed compared with his geeky old self! I can’t wait to see the day when he is the marine admiral and Luffy is the pirate king!

@Necromancer: That whole episode was one great 23 minutes of One Piece. Definitely the best of the Enies Lobby saga! :)

@Dan: I understand your point of view, for me I’d have to say this just beats out Arlong in terms of sheer emotional drama. Both arcs are about rescuing friends and that’s where One Piece really shines, the dynamic between the group. And I definitely felt, like you, things were getting a little too melodramatic in the end with the whole Merry voice thing, but it’s easier to accept if you view it in terms what the boat symbolizes.

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