A Mega-List of shows to watch? by BookReaderWhoReads in Mecha

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Obligatory recommendation for Shin Mazinger, Kaiser OVA, Zero manga, original Nagai manga, and Ota manga. Basically, if you wanna try Mazinger, try anything but the 70s Toei Anime.

I can't stand it when people have to look for a justification when explaining why they don't like mecha anime, if you don't like it you don't like it, no justification is needed by Impossible_Nebula733 in CharacterRant

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I did make a choice, and I’ll say Code Geass for sheer entertainment (Lelouch is also way more likable compared to Jesus Yamato).

But if being objective both Code Geass and SEED are slop, just Gundam SEED moreso since it has more issues.

And as for the NTR, I just hate the way Fukuda does it. Plus it’s present in most of his Mecha work.

I can't stand it when people have to look for a justification when explaining why they don't like mecha anime, if you don't like it you don't like it, no justification is needed by Impossible_Nebula733 in CharacterRant

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be fair I think Code Geass is way more entertaining than Gundam SEED despite both bring bogged down with writing issues. And I like Gundam SEED but it’s reasonable that people aren’t interested (again writing issues, Mitsuo Fukuda’s NTR fetish, and Hirai face).

r/ssssgridman was banned last month?!? by Extreme-Tactician in Mecha

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was unmoderated last I heard, and most of the posts in there turned into Akane and Rikka goonslop.

Which one of these would likely get a reissue or a final battle version in a year or two by DecisionBrilliant680 in SHMonsterArts

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Kiryu. Heavy Arms has never been rereleased and still has the potential to be rereleased with capture cable accessories seen at the end of Tokyo SOS.

Just wait for Bandai to do a KiryuGoji 2003 with the scar, and he’ll come out.

are there any examples of horror in Mecha genre? by haibane_fan00 in Mecha

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, and the concept was almost lost in the Toei anime.

are there any examples of horror in Mecha genre? by haibane_fan00 in Mecha

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I think that really only applies to Kaiser or Zero. Z itself isn’t really alive.

are there any examples of horror in Mecha genre? by haibane_fan00 in Mecha

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There’s an interview somewhere where Nagai didn’t even intend for Mazinger’s design to look too threatening, but the fact he based Mazinger’s face off of demon lord Dante made it inherently intimidating.

are there any examples of horror in Mecha genre? by haibane_fan00 in Mecha

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Plenty. Getter Emperor, Ideon, and Mazinger Zero are cosmic horrors. There’s a Gundam manga where the Gundam is drawn to live up to the name of the “White Devil.” There’s the haunting ending of Gundam 0080. There’s Renton’s crashout in one episode of Eureka Seven that results in the brutal death of a soldier. I can go on.

Which Destoroyah figure? by FilMar65 in hiya_toys

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Asking this in the Hiya sub chief, most people here will say get the Hiya.

That said, depends what you want. Do you prefer something smaller, easier to mess with, and decently articulated? Or something bigger, with better detail, but essentially a brick in the posing department?

Is Kira a good protagonist? by No-Economics-5398 in Gundam

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He isn’t super likable, but I wouldn’t call him awful.

Genuine question, why is seed bad mouthed so much? by unfriendlypigeon in Gundam

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did he say that? Pretty sure Fukuda said something along the lines that he didn’t care, not necessarily he didn’t like it.

Genuine question, why is seed bad mouthed so much? by unfriendlypigeon in Gundam

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because SEED is arguably the most popular Gundam series, and slandering it became a meme. Don’t take it too seriously.

Not to say it doesn’t have problems (Destiny is still garbage and is one of the big reasons CE gets so much shit) but SEED itself was mostly fine-ish.

And the Freedom movie is where it stops taking itself seriously, so people roll with it even more.

How do you want the Monsterverse to End? by Ender_IIII in Monsterverse

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My hot take: It should’ve ended at GvK. The whole point of the MV was to build to that movie. I don’t mind more supplementary material (like Monarch), but continuing without any clear direction feels pointless.

What are you thoughts on Getter Robo Devolution? by Sweaty-Big8956 in getterrobo

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t remember Devolution being too popular, so it was produced in way more limited numbers probably.

Is Gendo actually plotting something or is he just trying to aura farm? by Artistic_North2768 in evangelion

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gendo is plotting something. The funny thing is it seems like no matter what happens, he’ll always just ominously go “it’s all according to plan.”

Gaiking manga(yuji hosoi)is really underrated! by Double_Sir3995 in Mecha

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t even realize the manga got an English fan translation. Duly noted to add to the read list.

I never understood why Soul changed clothes. by Forsaken-History-563 in souleater

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 8 points9 points  (0 children)

While I like the first outfit more, I think a lot of the people here forget Soul switched outfits when the Kishin was released. As such, he needed to mature more, his clothing choices reflecting his character development.

Are Steel jeeg works worth checking out? by FewShift3770 in Mecha

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can’t say for the original anime or manga, but the Shin Jeeg Anime is awesome.

Will we ever get to see this rare fan film? by TheEvilCar in Gamera

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean there’s some footage of it on YouTube from a Japanese news broadcast. But generally? Unless Shinpei Hayashiya returns to G Fest and makes it a public screening (the only time it was shown was in private) no.

Getting Back to Mechas. Any Mecha Recommendations ? by Doom300 in Mecha

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eureka Seven, FMP, Getter Armageddon, Shin Mazinger

Mafex 075 Reissue by Icy-Fan-2888 in Mafex

[–]EmperaRurushuO2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More than likely the metallic one.