Comments on: When the sky turned blue http://www.bateszi.me/2008/05/10/when-the-sky-turned-blue/ Anime fan forever Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:53:09 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: dengar http://www.bateszi.me/2008/05/10/when-the-sky-turned-blue/#comment-11154 dengar Thu, 22 May 2008 19:41:30 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=476#comment-11154 @Jingo: I've been watching the new episodes, but unfortunately they are not a new season, they are Japanese dvd-only episodes. I still can't believe Baccano! isn't licensed in the US. @Jingo: I’ve been watching the new episodes, but unfortunately they are not a new season, they are Japanese dvd-only episodes. I still can’t believe Baccano! isn’t licensed in the US.

]]> By: Riex http://www.bateszi.me/2008/05/10/when-the-sky-turned-blue/#comment-11122 Riex Wed, 21 May 2008 17:12:48 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=476#comment-11122 Though the comment may be a little late, I figured it was worth stopping in to say that I completely relate to what you're talking about here. I also graduated in 2005, and I've been watching anime for quite some time. There was a period when all the gimmicks were still new to me and no matter how crappy it was, each and every new show seemed refreshing. But that time is over, and I find myself buried under the same monotonous crap. Admittedly, it's crap that at the aforementioned place and time, I would have found enjoyable. Now it just seems to eat away at my soul. It's a good thing that there are plenty of amazing animes that I've missed, and that despite a wave of garbage, this season does still have a few beacons of hope. I'm not so cynical that I can't still appreciate a lot of what's out there, but it just doesn't move me like it used to. Though the comment may be a little late, I figured it was worth stopping in to say that I completely relate to what you’re talking about here.

I also graduated in 2005, and I’ve been watching anime for quite some time. There was a period when all the gimmicks were still new to me and no matter how crappy it was, each and every new show seemed refreshing. But that time is over, and I find myself buried under the same monotonous crap. Admittedly, it’s crap that at the aforementioned place and time, I would have found enjoyable. Now it just seems to eat away at my soul.

It’s a good thing that there are plenty of amazing animes that I’ve missed, and that despite a wave of garbage, this season does still have a few beacons of hope. I’m not so cynical that I can’t still appreciate a lot of what’s out there, but it just doesn’t move me like it used to.

]]> By: qwertypoiuy http://www.bateszi.me/2008/05/10/when-the-sky-turned-blue/#comment-11118 qwertypoiuy Wed, 21 May 2008 12:52:17 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=476#comment-11118 go watch hunter x hunter and sword of the stranger go watch hunter x hunter and sword of the stranger

]]> By: Ez http://www.bateszi.me/2008/05/10/when-the-sky-turned-blue/#comment-11046 Ez Mon, 19 May 2008 02:22:43 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=476#comment-11046 I agree with <b>Usagijien</b> and <b>itsubun</b> on what anime should be to it's viewers. If it doesn't give you that connection with the characters or draw you deeply into their inner turmoil I'd say theres really no point in watching anime at all. I also believe that 'seeing things through untainted eyes' analogy can be a major pain at times too, which is probably why I don't watch horrible Cliche anime. Anyway, I agree with you and <b>hotarubi</b> on what really makes an anime/manga sparkle. I myself have followed naruto and one piece since at least 6 years back. I still wait on each chapter each weekend and I certainly still love it every single release. Emotional connection is <b>vital</b> to loving an anime after all. [Thank god for Kaiba, right? Think on this for a moment: in the spring season of 2007, the following anime premiered. * Claymore, Darker than Black, Dennou Coil, Ookiku Furikabutte, Seirei no Moribito, Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann and Toward the Terra.] I agree. Last year was a true streak of anime gold. I totally loved most of the shows that were on and its most of those shows that make this season feel underwhelmed. I can't disagree with you on that point. Shows like gurren lagann and seirei totally blow away what this season has to offer, but then again theres still the year to cover. Who really knows? So don't give up! xD I agree with Usagijien and itsubun on what anime should be to it’s viewers. If it doesn’t give you that connection with the characters or draw you deeply into their inner turmoil I’d say theres really no point in watching anime at all. I also believe that ’seeing things through untainted eyes’ analogy can be a major pain at times too, which is probably why I don’t watch horrible Cliche anime.

Anyway, I agree with you and hotarubi on what really makes an anime/manga sparkle. I myself have followed naruto and one piece since at least 6 years back. I still wait on each chapter each weekend and I certainly still love it every single release. Emotional connection is vital to loving an anime after all.

[Thank god for Kaiba, right? Think on this for a moment: in the spring season of 2007, the following anime premiered.

* Claymore, Darker than Black, Dennou Coil, Ookiku Furikabutte, Seirei no Moribito, Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann and Toward the Terra.]

I agree. Last year was a true streak of anime gold. I totally loved most of the shows that were on and its most of those shows that make this season feel underwhelmed. I can’t disagree with you on that point. Shows like gurren lagann and seirei totally blow away what this season has to offer, but then again theres still the year to cover. Who really knows? So don’t give up! xD

]]> By: The Otakusphere: Impz’s brief history of the world (or at least all of the world that matters) « In Search of Number Nine http://www.bateszi.me/2008/05/10/when-the-sky-turned-blue/#comment-10965 The Otakusphere: Impz’s brief history of the world (or at least all of the world that matters) « In Search of Number Nine Fri, 16 May 2008 03:44:54 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=476#comment-10965 [...] history of the world (or at least all of the world that matters) You can blame Impz, Martin, Bateszi, Hige, Lythka, Author and Michael for this [...] [...] history of the world (or at least all of the world that matters) You can blame Impz, Martin, Bateszi, Hige, Lythka, Author and Michael for this [...]

]]> By: Cameron Probert http://www.bateszi.me/2008/05/10/when-the-sky-turned-blue/#comment-10963 Cameron Probert Fri, 16 May 2008 03:28:43 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=476#comment-10963 Actually I really like Beserk. A lot. It's a hard anime to watch a second time, but other than that, I'd say Guts and Griffith are two of the more interesting characters I've seen, so I think I'm okay. But the original Macross had that kind of "Young man going out to save the world, meets a beautiful girl and is love with her" thing going on too. But honestly, it's a show I'd actually say I like for its simplicity (which is really ironic coming from me.) Actually I really like Beserk. A lot. It’s a hard anime to watch a second time, but other than that, I’d say Guts and Griffith are two of the more interesting characters I’ve seen, so I think I’m okay.

But the original Macross had that kind of “Young man going out to save the world, meets a beautiful girl and is love with her” thing going on too. But honestly, it’s a show I’d actually say I like for its simplicity (which is really ironic coming from me.)

]]> By: Jingo http://www.bateszi.me/2008/05/10/when-the-sky-turned-blue/#comment-10928 Jingo Thu, 15 May 2008 06:45:35 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=476#comment-10928 If you hadn't noticed, theres a second season of Baccano! as well. Check your sub provider, 14 should be out allready. If you hadn’t noticed, theres a second season of Baccano! as well. Check your sub provider, 14 should be out allready.

]]> By: dengar http://www.bateszi.me/2008/05/10/when-the-sky-turned-blue/#comment-10927 dengar Thu, 15 May 2008 06:03:43 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=476#comment-10927 I think Kurenai has a lot of potential. I actually don't have as rosy a memory of last season, baccano! was amazing but even a show like Seirei Moribito which started well kindof petered out. In comparison Allison and Lillia looks good, Kurenai has potential as does Nabari No Ou. I think Kurenai has a lot of potential. I actually don’t have as rosy a memory of last season, baccano! was amazing but even a show like Seirei Moribito which started well kindof petered out. In comparison Allison and Lillia looks good, Kurenai has potential as does Nabari No Ou.

]]> By: Xerox http://www.bateszi.me/2008/05/10/when-the-sky-turned-blue/#comment-10895 Xerox Wed, 14 May 2008 06:24:42 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=476#comment-10895 You know, I end up comparing a lot of last year's shows to almost everything I watch. Maybe it's because they're the shows I started blogging about, but every once in a while, it occurs to me that, damn, those shows were just SO good. I started a whole bunch of shows this season, and I haven't really been following them, but, everyone's been saying this and I'll say it again, Soul Eater, from what I've seen, is pretty good. People've said this already, but I'm glad to hear from you. The emotional aspect, as someone's pointed out yet again, is the best part of your writing. It's almost addictive and I end up checking for a new post almost rabidly. And I'm glad I'm not the only one going crazy over Code Geass because I'm pretty tired of that whole thing as well. You know, I end up comparing a lot of last year’s shows to almost everything I watch. Maybe it’s because they’re the shows I started blogging about, but every once in a while, it occurs to me that, damn, those shows were just SO good. I started a whole bunch of shows this season, and I haven’t really been following them, but, everyone’s been saying this and I’ll say it again, Soul Eater, from what I’ve seen, is pretty good.

People’ve said this already, but I’m glad to hear from you. The emotional aspect, as someone’s pointed out yet again, is the best part of your writing. It’s almost addictive and I end up checking for a new post almost rabidly.

And I’m glad I’m not the only one going crazy over Code Geass because I’m pretty tired of that whole thing as well.

]]> By: Martin http://www.bateszi.me/2008/05/10/when-the-sky-turned-blue/#comment-10886 Martin Tue, 13 May 2008 16:41:08 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=476#comment-10886 @Bateszi: I know what you mean about no single show being an 'anchor' to get your attention - there's a lot of good stuff (almost too much it seems) but nothing that has the makings of a great show just yet. That said, I think you should give Kurenai a chance; Soul Eater is another that might be up your street too. It has a SJ vibe (which I'm sure you'll appreciate more than I do!) and a very new-Gainax art style which is quite unlike what Bones have done so far. Out of the new crop those are the two that I'd recommend most to you. @Bateszi: I know what you mean about no single show being an ‘anchor’ to get your attention – there’s a lot of good stuff (almost too much it seems) but nothing that has the makings of a great show just yet. That said, I think you should give Kurenai a chance; Soul Eater is another that might be up your street too. It has a SJ vibe (which I’m sure you’ll appreciate more than I do!) and a very new-Gainax art style which is quite unlike what Bones have done so far. Out of the new crop those are the two that I’d recommend most to you.

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