Comments on: I’m one of his twenty faces too http://www.bateszi.me/2008/06/15/im-one-of-his-twenty-faces-too/ Anime fan forever Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:38:53 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: For the love of Twenty Faces (pt 1 of 2) « Claiming Ground http://www.bateszi.me/2008/06/15/im-one-of-his-twenty-faces-too/#comment-15700 For the love of Twenty Faces (pt 1 of 2) « Claiming Ground Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:58:55 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=491#comment-15700 [...] poor reception, didn’t bother. Anyway, over time I became aware that it had quite a few fans, so I gave it a chance, and was well rewarded. Having failed to write about Twenty Faces at [...] [...] poor reception, didn’t bother. Anyway, over time I became aware that it had quite a few fans, so I gave it a chance, and was well rewarded. Having failed to write about Twenty Faces at [...]

]]> By: bateszi http://www.bateszi.me/2008/06/15/im-one-of-his-twenty-faces-too/#comment-13369 bateszi Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:33:58 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=491#comment-13369 @LeBread: I know what you mean, there is something about it that's rather ponderous, I found it quite charming, but I can see why others might be frustrated by an apparent lack of 'crescendo'. I don't know what to suggest, really, because if it isn't working for you by episode six, I'm not sure if it will ever work for you... @LeBread: I know what you mean, there is something about it that’s rather ponderous, I found it quite charming, but I can see why others might be frustrated by an apparent lack of ‘crescendo’. I don’t know what to suggest, really, because if it isn’t working for you by episode six, I’m not sure if it will ever work for you…

]]> By: LeBread http://www.bateszi.me/2008/06/15/im-one-of-his-twenty-faces-too/#comment-13303 LeBread Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:50:46 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=491#comment-13303 It's certainly entertaining but I honestly find the execution terribly lacking. Admittedly I'm still in episode 6, but the writing flow feels pushed upon unlikely boundaries and the overall atmosphere suffers from the lack of crescendo. I really, really want to love it as the overall concept truly appeals to me... but they're doing nothing to make it into something truly compelling. It’s certainly entertaining but I honestly find the execution terribly lacking. Admittedly I’m still in episode 6, but the writing flow feels pushed upon unlikely boundaries and the overall atmosphere suffers from the lack of crescendo. I really, really want to love it as the overall concept truly appeals to me… but they’re doing nothing to make it into something truly compelling.

]]> By: bateszi http://www.bateszi.me/2008/06/15/im-one-of-his-twenty-faces-too/#comment-13193 bateszi Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:59:43 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=491#comment-13193 @lelangir: Care to elaborate? @lelangir: Care to elaborate?

]]> By: lelangir http://www.bateszi.me/2008/06/15/im-one-of-his-twenty-faces-too/#comment-13149 lelangir Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:08:45 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=491#comment-13149 I dropped it at the beginning of episode 10. I dropped it at the beginning of episode 10.

]]> By: Fat Nakago http://www.bateszi.me/2008/06/15/im-one-of-his-twenty-faces-too/#comment-13031 Fat Nakago Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:58:39 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=491#comment-13031 I absolutely loved this show!! I've watched through episode 8 so far. I've been recommending it to one and all. It is definitely one of the best, if not THE best new show of 2008!! I absolutely loved this show!! I’ve watched through episode 8 so far. I’ve been recommending it to one and all. It is definitely one of the best, if not THE best new show of 2008!!

]]> By: The Sojourner http://www.bateszi.me/2008/06/15/im-one-of-his-twenty-faces-too/#comment-12168 The Sojourner Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:11:02 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=491#comment-12168 I admit there was a tendency to drop it after the first episode but I did not because despite not being flashy, the first episode was a decent flow of events. I liked how it sort of weaved a plausible feel for Chiko to take an interest in Twenty Faces and actually following him despite the fact that he was a stranger. But then again, I would take the risk if my uncle and aunt were trying to poison me. Most people might not 'feel' the worth of an anime until it becomes history (the series concludes) and the praises that it is given creates a mystical awe in them. Just like how we are not sensing history is in the making even as we speak until it has passed and told in classrooms or written in books. I think The Maiden of Twenty Faces is one of such kind of anime shows. I admit there was a tendency to drop it after the first episode but I did not because despite not being flashy, the first episode was a decent flow of events. I liked how it sort of weaved a plausible feel for Chiko to take an interest in Twenty Faces and actually following him despite the fact that he was a stranger. But then again, I would take the risk if my uncle and aunt were trying to poison me.

Most people might not ‘feel’ the worth of an anime until it becomes history (the series concludes) and the praises that it is given creates a mystical awe in them. Just like how we are not sensing history is in the making even as we speak until it has passed and told in classrooms or written in books. I think The Maiden of Twenty Faces is one of such kind of anime shows.

]]> By: The Park » Watching: Nijuu Mensou no Musume http://www.bateszi.me/2008/06/15/im-one-of-his-twenty-faces-too/#comment-12158 The Park » Watching: Nijuu Mensou no Musume Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:32:48 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=491#comment-12158 [...] If Nijuu Mensou no Musume turns out to be a disappointment, I’ll blame bateszi. Then again, the dude has excellent taste. Plus, he said the magic word in his review. He mentioned [...] [...] If Nijuu Mensou no Musume turns out to be a disappointment, I’ll blame bateszi. Then again, the dude has excellent taste. Plus, he said the magic word in his review. He mentioned [...]

]]> By: Martin http://www.bateszi.me/2008/06/15/im-one-of-his-twenty-faces-too/#comment-12146 Martin Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:22:40 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=491#comment-12146 Well, I thought I ought to watch at least the first two eps before disappearing for the weekend, and I have to say I'm impressed. Or at least smug in the knowledge that most viewers probably wouldn't appreciate its merits as much as I did. The 1940s Film Noir feel (especially the music) appeals to me for one thing. There are a few minor points where I thought "this isn't too realistic, is it?" but those are insignificant compared with equivalent Allison and Lillia Plot Holes that have yet to put me off that show. Ultimately though it was Chiko's character who kept me watching. Bluwacky is right that her personality is not very well-developed but since she's only young (and a sharp youngster at that) I think her character has more potential than any of them - she learns fast and I suspect she has a tragic past as well. As an aside, she reminds me a lot of Kino too, which probably explains why I find her to be so engaging! Well, I thought I ought to watch at least the first two eps before disappearing for the weekend, and I have to say I’m impressed. Or at least smug in the knowledge that most viewers probably wouldn’t appreciate its merits as much as I did.

The 1940s Film Noir feel (especially the music) appeals to me for one thing. There are a few minor points where I thought “this isn’t too realistic, is it?” but those are insignificant compared with equivalent Allison and Lillia Plot Holes that have yet to put me off that show.

Ultimately though it was Chiko’s character who kept me watching. Bluwacky is right that her personality is not very well-developed but since she’s only young (and a sharp youngster at that) I think her character has more potential than any of them – she learns fast and I suspect she has a tragic past as well.

As an aside, she reminds me a lot of Kino too, which probably explains why I find her to be so engaging!

]]> By: BluWacky http://www.bateszi.me/2008/06/15/im-one-of-his-twenty-faces-too/#comment-12098 BluWacky Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:54:47 +0000 http://www.bateszi.me/?p=491#comment-12098 The smiley with the big eyes should be 8 with a bracket after it. Ah, the internet. How do I love thee? The smiley with the big eyes should be 8 with a bracket after it.

Ah, the internet. How do I love thee?

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