Revamps a good idea?

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Ghost In The Shell has been tweaked for the digitial age, and Fullmetal Alchemist is enjoying a revival with the all new series, Brotherhood.But what do you think of revamps of old titles? A chance to enjoy them again, or a symptom of lack of ideas and a need for cash from Japanese comparies? Hellsing Ultimate is my favorite at the moment. what about you guys?
 
To be honest, it depends. In terms of both Hellsing Ultimate and FMA: Brotherhood, i wouldn't exactly call them revamps. They both do exactly the same in that they both go and focus on the original material(their mangas) instead of go off on its own tangents like the original series for both did. So in many respects, its more of a proper telling of each story. So if you where to watch both of them, you'd notice that you quite obviously not watching the same thing twice, and in my opinion, its far better following the original stuff than coming up with a filler storyline.

In terms of stuff like GitS, and quite obviously, EVA, i can't say. GitS i think has only had a revamp in CGi and some scenes, but EVA is a whole new retelling again of the series. In terms of what i've seen mentioned around, Eva is getting nothing bar praise again, as for the GitS revamp, i dont hear much on it. If i look at them, i guess you could say, it could easily go very well, or very wrong. Which also reminds me, i've been meaning to check out the revamp of Mazinger.
 
With anime, I'd say its probably a good thing. A lot of older anime is struck down with budget problems and its not bad for older series' to be getting some more attention again. That being said, I don't want Gunbuster 2.0. I guess Diebuster happened instead.

Casshern wasn't bad though.
 
Long version: Revamps are a waste of time and money and show a lack of creativity and that companies are looking for a slight economic boost

Short version: Revamps are stupid
 
i don't have much experience with revamps, but Hellsing Ultimate was far better than the TV series by miles, i haven't seen Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood yet though, but that'll be on my list once i finish the original series 8)
 
Remakes just highlight the problems the anime industry has: no creativity and studios sticking only to perverted/mainstream rubbish (with a few exceptions) which will, obviously, sell.

I don't mind so much in cases like FMA: B and Hellsing Ultimate ('original story' changes / **** original adaptations) but making a series of remake movies for an over-rated TV series that tried and failed at being deep isn't what I want to see. Some cows are just good for milking...
 
From an "originality" point of view, how is making an anime series based on another anime series any different from making one based on a manga or light novel series?
 
Do you really need me to explain to why making something new and rarely seen is better than a re-imagining or sequel of something that has had its time?

Stick to watching DB, love. Naruto is too good for you.
 
If it tells the story differently like Hellsing & Fullmetal Alchemist then fine, but if it is just tarting up the picture/sound like with Ghost in the Shell then I just think it is another George Lucas/Star Wars cash in/rip off.
 
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As with all remakes / revamps the new one may be just as popular with the masses (that's who they want to sell to, obviously) but anyone with a soul knows which one is really better.

With the following exceptions: Cover versions by Siouxsie & The Banshees, Joan Jett or L7; Hellsing Ultimate; the new Dodge Challenger.
 
I was pretty much referring to the remakes. The GitS stuff is like comparing Eva to Eva Remastered. It's pointless because its the same ****. I don't particularly mind bumping up stuff to meet the current tech-age, I mean, Star Trek TOS looks pretty fantastic with their remasters. And it also means stuff gets released on BD. I wouldn't exactly complain if Buffy (pre S4) looked more 2009 either.
 
ilmaestro said:
Long version: Maxon doesn't even like the original Eva.

Short version: Seriously.
Touché.
I know which Eva canon is my one of preference, but to each their own. Should a given franchise come to be associated with a remake more than my preferred rendition, I shall just try to avoid conversation with outspoken fans holding differing views.
I may end up adopting this stance for a certain remake being directed by that man I don't like.
 
Aion said:
Do you really need me to explain to why making something new and rarely seen is better than a re-imagining or sequel of something that has had its time?
No, I don't need you to attempt the impossible.
 
ilmaestro said:
Aion said:
Do you really need me to explain to why making something new and rarely seen is better than a re-imagining or sequel of something that has had its time?
No, I don't need you to attempt the impossible.

You're just jealous of my GTO t-shirt.
 
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