Comments on: No. Not even in the face of armageddon. Never compromise. http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/ Anime fan forever Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:38:53 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Martin http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-2110 Martin Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:03:56 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-2110 I can only agree on not being interested in the Autumn season - I already have four unlicenced shows on my watch list (Sayonara Zetsebou Sensei, Denno Coil, Bokurano and Future Boy Conan), which is (more than) enough for the time being. Besides, there's plenty of new stuff out on DVD - I'm enjoying Ergo Proxy and I'm looking forward to Beck and a rewatch of the ever-awesome Mushishi. Besides, I haven't seen a new title yet that's really screamed 'must-see'. There's the second season of Genshiken I guess, but I need to get the first series watched before taking that on! I can only agree on not being interested in the Autumn season – I already have four unlicenced shows on my watch list (Sayonara Zetsebou Sensei, Denno Coil, Bokurano and Future Boy Conan), which is (more than) enough for the time being. Besides, there’s plenty of new stuff out on DVD – I’m enjoying Ergo Proxy and I’m looking forward to Beck and a rewatch of the ever-awesome Mushishi. Besides, I haven’t seen a new title yet that’s really screamed ‘must-see’.

There’s the second season of Genshiken I guess, but I need to get the first series watched before taking that on!

]]> By: kauldron26 http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-2048 kauldron26 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:54:33 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-2048 c'mon bateszi u have to stop listening to public opinion. after all public opinion states that haruhi is the greatest anime ever. moonlight mile goes against the grain of what people want in anime. its not the greatest thing ever, but it deserves to be seen. like i said, its for adults. and even if it has manliness so what?? i dont really understand where the manliness thing comes from, the guys act like guys! real guys! not the kind where they are always timid or emo. as for skullman, that u have to see for your self. if i say anything about it i will ruin it. watch it because it is radically different from any anime u have seen. the same way paranoia agent and kemonozume were. they are bursting with originality. arent u tired of stories and characters going EXACTLY as u expect? so skullman, moonlight mile and AVATAR: The Last Airbender. c’mon bateszi u have to stop listening to public opinion. after all public opinion states that haruhi is the greatest anime ever. moonlight mile goes against the grain of what people want in anime. its not the greatest thing ever, but it deserves to be seen. like i said, its for adults. and even if it has manliness so what?? i dont really understand where the manliness thing comes from, the guys act like guys! real guys! not the kind where they are always timid or emo. as for skullman, that u have to see for your self. if i say anything about it i will ruin it. watch it because it is radically different from any anime u have seen. the same way paranoia agent and kemonozume were. they are bursting with originality. arent u tired of stories and characters going EXACTLY as u expect?

so skullman, moonlight mile and AVATAR: The Last Airbender.

]]> By: bateszi http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-2043 bateszi Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:47:25 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-2043 @kauldron26: Was Moonlight Mile season one any good? Like Skullman, the somewhat unfavourable reviews turned me away from it. I've heard that it's all about manly man doing manly things in space @Belle: I don't disagree with you - no matter what, I've enjoyed watching every episode of Seirei no Moribito because it is, as you point out, an A grade anime, with beautiful animation, a great soundtrack and confident direction. With that said, it would perhaps be better served as a tightly paced 13 episode series because there was a lot of prolonged "Chagum discovers common life" and too much of that kid with the big teeth, it seemed to lose focus. But as of episode 23, I'm utterly hooked on this show again - Balsa's flashback to Jiguro et all was something I've been anticipating since episode 3, they sure made us wait! When things start moving in Seirei no Moribito, it's utterly exhilarating. @kauldron26: Was Moonlight Mile season one any good? Like Skullman, the somewhat unfavourable reviews turned me away from it. I’ve heard that it’s all about manly man doing manly things in space

@Belle: I don’t disagree with you – no matter what, I’ve enjoyed watching every episode of Seirei no Moribito because it is, as you point out, an A grade anime, with beautiful animation, a great soundtrack and confident direction. With that said, it would perhaps be better served as a tightly paced 13 episode series because there was a lot of prolonged “Chagum discovers common life” and too much of that kid with the big teeth, it seemed to lose focus. But as of episode 23, I’m utterly hooked on this show again – Balsa’s flashback to Jiguro et all was something I’ve been anticipating since episode 3, they sure made us wait! When things start moving in Seirei no Moribito, it’s utterly exhilarating.

]]> By: Belle http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-2030 Belle Thu, 13 Sep 2007 03:14:01 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-2030 Actually, Seirei no Moribito has been a show that's been always, consistently good. It's more than worth watching and an animation I highly respect in every way. I do agree, however, that episode three sets up the wrong expectations for the show. Definitely the wrong expectations, which led to a disappointment that shouldn't have been; however, despite that, it's still a grade A show. Actually, Seirei no Moribito has been a show that’s been always, consistently good. It’s more than worth watching and an animation I highly respect in every way. I do agree, however, that episode three sets up the wrong expectations for the show. Definitely the wrong expectations, which led to a disappointment that shouldn’t have been; however, despite that, it’s still a grade A show.

]]> By: kauldron26 http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-2016 kauldron26 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:30:45 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-2016 i just looked at the fall previews... looks like im only picking up one show: moonlight mile second season. all the others look like loli/moe crap. why is moonlight mile good?? because there are no kids, no brats, no loli, no moe, no superpowers, no annoying characters, no overly optimistic boys. its a show with all adults for adults with an adult story. i just looked at the fall previews… looks like im only picking up one show: moonlight mile second season. all the others look like loli/moe crap. why is moonlight mile good?? because there are no kids, no brats, no loli, no moe, no superpowers, no annoying characters, no overly optimistic boys. its a show with all adults for adults with an adult story.

]]> By: bateszi http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-2000 bateszi Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:51:24 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-2000 Argh, I guess I just assume Watchmen is an American comic because it was published and financed by American companies - totally slipped my mind that Alan Moore actually lives in England! Anyway, I was thinking of reading "The Dark Knight Returns" next, since that's the other graphic novel which is often associated with deconstructing the image of Western comics. I've never really been into superhero stuff, but Batman has always been more a vigilante anyway! Argh, I guess I just assume Watchmen is an American comic because it was published and financed by American companies – totally slipped my mind that Alan Moore actually lives in England! Anyway, I was thinking of reading “The Dark Knight Returns” next, since that’s the other graphic novel which is often associated with deconstructing the image of Western comics. I’ve never really been into superhero stuff, but Batman has always been more a vigilante anyway!

]]> By: kauldron26 http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-1977 kauldron26 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:16:26 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-1977 lol @ bateszi... watchmen is a British comic!! it from your neck of the woods. i used to be a huge comic book fiend. but im going to tell you to not get invested in it, because 99% of them DO NOT END. EVER. if ur interested only get into the limited series like Preacher and Y the last man. the greatest comic book i have ever read is POWERS. that i highly recommend. watch the first six episodes of avatar. lol @ bateszi… watchmen is a British comic!! it from your neck of the woods. i used to be a huge comic book fiend. but im going to tell you to not get invested in it, because 99% of them DO NOT END. EVER. if ur interested only get into the limited series like Preacher and Y the last man. the greatest comic book i have ever read is POWERS. that i highly recommend. watch the first six episodes of avatar.

]]> By: bateszi http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-1965 bateszi Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:04:56 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-1965 @kauldron26: You've just about captured my interest in Avatar. If just because I'm curious to see whether or not it can live up to anime, I'll give it three or four episodes to impress. I must admit, the fact the story has a definite end appeals to me! I think I like Death Note that much more because it just ends. @chami: Ahh, I finished reading the Watchmen this weekend, my first ever real experience of American comics. Suffice to say, I loved it, especially the last 3 or 4 issues. Bad-ass Rorschach was definitely my favorite character, though Nite Owl and the Comedian had their moments too! :) Also, it had one of the finest, most intelligent and conflicted endings ever, especially that haunting last image of Veidt, looking all uncertain and worried. Just writing this comment, I've realised I probably have a lot to say about the Watchmen, so I may come up with a real review. I loved the concept of "costumed heroes" in the real world. Fingers crossed the movie lives up to the source! @qwertypoiuy: Yeah, I would have included the Shonen Jump stuff on this list but my ardent love of those series is almost illogically strong and totally biased. Also, I agree with you on the soundtrack for Seirei, it's a really wonderful score by Kenji Kawai that enhances every scene with an added layer of mystique and magic. @Xerox: You'll love Terra. Once it's finished, I expect your review post-haste ;) Mondays are like the best "anime" day of the week, I get home from work and both Terra and Gurren Lagann have been fansubbed. I love both of these series and to get new episodes on the same evening is an awesome treat after a hard day's work. As for episode 24 of GL, well, it was sad, but I guess there had to be sacrifices along the way. I'm probably going to marathon my way through the last episodes now, it's too good to only see it in snatches of 20-odd minutes. @kauldron26: You’ve just about captured my interest in Avatar. If just because I’m curious to see whether or not it can live up to anime, I’ll give it three or four episodes to impress. I must admit, the fact the story has a definite end appeals to me! I think I like Death Note that much more because it just ends.

@chami: Ahh, I finished reading the Watchmen this weekend, my first ever real experience of American comics. Suffice to say, I loved it, especially the last 3 or 4 issues. Bad-ass Rorschach was definitely my favorite character, though Nite Owl and the Comedian had their moments too! :) Also, it had one of the finest, most intelligent and conflicted endings ever, especially that haunting last image of Veidt, looking all uncertain and worried. Just writing this comment, I’ve realised I probably have a lot to say about the Watchmen, so I may come up with a real review. I loved the concept of “costumed heroes” in the real world. Fingers crossed the movie lives up to the source!

@qwertypoiuy: Yeah, I would have included the Shonen Jump stuff on this list but my ardent love of those series is almost illogically strong and totally biased. Also, I agree with you on the soundtrack for Seirei, it’s a really wonderful score by Kenji Kawai that enhances every scene with an added layer of mystique and magic.

@Xerox: You’ll love Terra. Once it’s finished, I expect your review post-haste ;) Mondays are like the best “anime” day of the week, I get home from work and both Terra and Gurren Lagann have been fansubbed. I love both of these series and to get new episodes on the same evening is an awesome treat after a hard day’s work. As for episode 24 of GL, well, it was sad, but I guess there had to be sacrifices along the way. I’m probably going to marathon my way through the last episodes now, it’s too good to only see it in snatches of 20-odd minutes.

]]> By: Xerox http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-1964 Xerox Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:24:51 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-1964 "Autumn can go fuck itself." Agreed. I'm not looking forward to any fall season shows, maybe Gundam 00 and Blood Hound (O_o?). I, too, am still in love with shows like Gurren Lagann and DtB. I'm still going on a Gurren Lagann 24 sugar high. I felt like someone shot me, twenty four ended on such an awful note, God, I've learned to hate and love at the same time. One more reason why Gurren Lagann is genius. And, yes, when its finished, I'm going to marathon GL again. Darker Than Black is the other show I'm really hooked on. Pretty boys, good music, action-packed and then some. I can honestly feel each and every character in DtB. I'm waiting to marathon Toward the Terra, the first few episodes I saw were good, really good. “Autumn can go fuck itself.” Agreed. I’m not looking forward to any fall season shows, maybe Gundam 00 and Blood Hound (O_o?). I, too, am still in love with shows like Gurren Lagann and DtB.

I’m still going on a Gurren Lagann 24 sugar high. I felt like someone shot me, twenty four ended on such an awful note, God, I’ve learned to hate and love at the same time. One more reason why Gurren Lagann is genius. And, yes, when its finished, I’m going to marathon GL again.

Darker Than Black is the other show I’m really hooked on. Pretty boys, good music, action-packed and then some. I can honestly feel each and every character in DtB. I’m waiting to marathon Toward the Terra, the first few episodes I saw were good, really good.

]]> By: qwertypoiuy http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-1959 qwertypoiuy Tue, 11 Sep 2007 02:52:53 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/2007/09/10/no-not-even-in-the-face-of-armageddon-never-compromise/#comment-1959 Shigurui i watch it becuase of its animation and story telling and nearly any thing can happen in it and it shows me how could anime be mature than anything Seirei no Moribito may be episode 3 had the best fight but i enjoyed the other episodes more than it and may be the best animated series to date the part in the opening when balsa is on horse with Chagum at the sun set make me want to cry with a smile on my face i enjoy every moment of it and i love its music Darker Than Black yeah as you said Huang Toward the Terra i havent seen it Gurren Lagann every one knows it now the best since evangelion Lucky Star all of the character are now like a family for me claymore i like its idea and now since the anime will end i have a new great manga to follow i love every one of those to death but i still enjoy onepiece naruto bleach the most Shigurui i watch it becuase of its animation and story telling and nearly any thing can happen in it and it shows me how could anime be mature than anything

Seirei no Moribito may be episode 3 had the best fight but i enjoyed the other episodes more than it and may be the best animated series to date the part in the opening when balsa is on horse with Chagum at the sun set make me want to cry with a smile on my face i enjoy every moment of it and i love its music

Darker Than Black yeah as you said Huang

Toward the Terra i havent seen it

Gurren Lagann every one knows it now the best since evangelion

Lucky Star all of the character are now like a family for me

claymore i like its idea and now since the anime will end i have a new great manga to follow

i love every one of those to death but i still enjoy onepiece naruto bleach the most

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