Hey, everyone!

Hehe, I just mentioned it because most people come along and think they are "old" because they are early 20s vs the average age of an online anime fan. I'm 28, so I was just pleased to find someone actually older than me for once. ^_^
 
ilmaestro said:
Hehe, I just mentioned it because most people come along and think they are "old" because they are early 20s vs the average age of an online anime fan. I'm 28, so I was just pleased to find someone actually older than me for once. ^_^
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There's quite a few older than you, but I'm not saying who... =P

Anyway, let's drop this age talk and say that all are welcome here.

I love Sakura Wars as well, but I do consider that cha-cha-cha OVA (~Sumire) the worst anime I've ever seen. Only reason I didn't give it a 0, was because technically, it was beautiful.

What's Kimagure Orange Road like? I've heard of it, was interested at some point, then forgot about it entirely.
 
chaos said:
ilmaestro said:
Hehe, I just mentioned it because most people come along and think they are "old" because they are early 20s vs the average age of an online anime fan. I'm 28, so I was just pleased to find someone actually older than me for once. ^_^
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There's quite a few older than you, but I'm not saying who... =P
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Heh, I bet I can guess at least three of them. :p

But I agree, it's not something to make a big deal of, everyone is definitely welcome.
 
chaos said:
What's Kimagure Orange Road like?
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From what I've discovered, the titular Orange Road should not be compared to the Yellow Brick Road of Wizard of Oz fame. Do not make the same mistake as I.
 
Allow me to quote Daryl Surat's summation of it from his ANN page for you:

Kimagure Orange Road (TV)

Worst ever

You want to see where all this harem garbage REALLY started? Not Tenchi Muyo, not Ranma 1/2, right here baby. Don't give me that "it's only two girls, that's not a harem" crap, because the concept is what started here. "Wishy-washy personality void hero has girls fawning over him just because." One of the single most beloved shows of its time, I always despised it. The supporting cast is actually quite good, but the main three dominate the show so much that you can't ignore them. I think I like the movie because it's all about those immensely unlikeable characters spending most of the time in despair. Too bad they made Shin KOR to show that they all got better afterwards. Whatever; the intensity of my hatred for Kimagure Orange Road is boundless and without limit. Sorry, Mr. Callahan. Not Urusei Yatsura (which despite coming before is the anti-harem show because of the protagonist and the character's reactions to same).
 
chaos said:
I love Sakura Wars as well, but I do consider that cha-cha-cha OVA (~Sumire) the worst anime I've ever seen. Only reason I didn't give it a 0, was because technically, it was beautiful.
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I know where you're coming from, Sumire for me is an annoying character, but I suppose she is supposed to be.

chaos said:
What's Kimagure Orange Road like? I've heard of it, was interested at some point, then forgot about it entirely.
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There's a review above, but...

They are harsh words, indeed.

The character of Madoka starts out as a bad attitude driven freespirit, but the resolution that builds up over the series creates an attachment to her. It’s a purposeful transition for her, from ignorant and abusive to soft and caring. As for harem anime? Hmm, you have one of the females, Hikaru, fawning over Kyōsuke, but her whole point in the series is to provide a catharsis for the developing relationship between Kyōsuke and Madoka. Hikaru is always there, yet everything she does is to provide a thorn in the side of the other two. Tenchi Muyo does feel similar, yes, but the core concept of the two here feels a little more focused on drama rather than anything else.

The special powers of Kyōsuke’s family are a staple at the start, I guess used to distance it from other drama anime of the time. Yet as the series progresses they are resigned to the background, holding the main character over only to provide comic relief or to dissipate specific situations.

The series works for me as Izumi Matsumoto is not afraid to show the nasty (and selfish) side to his characters. Madoka is not a ‘goody goody two shoes’ and neither is Hikaru at the start (as her infatuation with him only stems from a faked sporting achievement and not genuine compassion). Kyōsuke knows that someday he will have to break Hakaru’s heart, and that delay gets harder and harder as the years pass by, yet strengthening his resolve through his own lust/feelings he finds genuine pathos with himself, knowing of the shattering relationship to come.

There are problems with the series. Sometimes the TV series is uneven, finding romance over comedy (and vice versa) sometimes harshly jars with the structure and holds a spiteful apathy over the viewer. We should be happy about their relationship, but humor sometimes feels unneeded. Due to the manga’s sudden ending the anime finishes much too abruptly, having an entire year condensed into eight episodes. A movie tries to provide closure, but ends up much too strict and unfurnished for its own good. The second film, Shin KOR, does a better job, finding a farewell scene for the three, and acceptance for one.

Well, we all have our opinions, and that’s why I like it.
 
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