That's part of the overall point really.Quills on Wheels wrote:I've been following One Punch man as well if anyone else has heard about it. I like it, I really do. But something about it doesn't tickle me in the right place. Maybe its because the main characters gets less screen time than some of the other side characters. Like I get it, it's a parody and I totally get it and love every joke they throw at it. But parody or not, I would have loved seeing some more character development on the main character.
Also for a show that prides itself at making fun of common anime/superhero stereotypes, the main character's personality is as generic as ever. Once again we have another overpowered character who is dumb as f*ck.
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Yeah this is something I have trouble with when it comes to Parody anime. There comes a point where I don't know if something's done on purpose as a joke or if it's a problem like any other anime. But like I said, on purpose or not, a problem is a problem. You can't produce shit and say oh this is shit on purpose and expect it to work. Not that OPM is shit but like I said, I'd loved a more interesting character.TheChaosBlue wrote:That's part of the overall point really.
There's some parts of the parody I really like and laugh at. Like how every character has some full on backstory while Saitama's is just some random guy. That's parodying done right. Not blatantly redoing the same character personality every other show does.
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I've been meaning to check out One Punch Man. I actually saw a review for it in Otaku USA just today. Is it really that bad?
Quills on Wheels wrote:I've been following One Punch man as well if anyone else has heard about it. I like it, I really do. But something about it doesn't tickle me in the right place. Maybe its because the main characters gets less screen time than some of the other side characters. Like I get it, it's a parody and I totally get it and love every joke they throw at it. But parody or not, I would have loved seeing some more character development on the main character.
Also for a show that prides itself at making fun of common anime/superhero stereotypes, the main character's personality is as generic as ever. Once again we have another overpowered character who is dumb as f*ck.
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Nah it's fine. I'm just nit picky because I follow too many critics and CinemaSins. That said it's not the best thing I've seen and there was definately some missed potential for improvement but give it a watch you'll probably like it.Alpha Dog 1996 wrote:I've been meaning to check out One Punch Man. I actually saw a review for it in Otaku USA just today. Is it really that bad?
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Ah ok. I'll try to check it out at some point.
Quills on Wheels wrote:Nah it's fine. I'm just nit picky because I follow too many critics and CinemaSins. That said it's not the best thing I've seen and there was definately some missed potential for improvement but give it a watch you'll probably like it.
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Shame. I'll check them out sometime though.Quills on Wheels wrote:I've heard both Jojo and Madoka Magica are really good. Haven't seen either one though.
Quills on Wheels wrote:I'm still watching RWBY. I like it. Highly recommend it. Don't let the seemingly bad animation push you away.
Is that really an anime though? I thought for something to be classed as anime, it had to be done in or incorporated with some Japanese studio. RWBY was done in the US.
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Yeah there's always been the argument of whether RWBY can be considered an anime or not. But generally most people seem to agree that it's not an anime but is heavily influenced by it. You'll have times where characters pull anime faces or whatever but you can certainly feel the "western-ness" of it all which is great! It has just the right amount of both Anime and Western cartoons. Often when I watch anime, I don't get some things and get alienated because of the difference in culture but RWBY doesn't have that issue and therefore feels right at home.Jamie64326 wrote: Is that really an anime though? I thought for something to be classed as anime, it had to be done in or incorporated with some Japanese studio. RWBY was done in the US.
But yeah, animation keeps on improving every season (currently on season 3), story and the world is very interesting, voice acting is very well done and the music is glorious too. It also probably has one of the biggest character rosters where I've actually liked every character and found them unique.
It's been popular enough to get its own game on Steam and is also getting Japanese dubbed and distributed by WB Japan. A Manga adaptation is also in the works with the first chapter already out. Only sad thing is that the creator is no longer with us to see the success of his work... RIP.
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