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I ignored this series for a long time because it was so ridiculously overhyped by people online. Once the completely unreasonable hype had started to fade and the next big thing reared its head, I decided to give it a shot (after all, I'm a GAINAX slave). I bought the R1s as they came out to support the initial sub-only double packs and their cheapness.

Even then I was expecting it to really suck, like most series which get a lot of attention online. However I did end up really liking TTGL. The way it constantly chooses ridiculousness over common sense and the lively (if not always terrifically deep) characters got my attention and we ended up watching each DVD set as soon as it arrived; a rarity in my backlogged household. I particularly loved the fanservice episode. I think if I actually knew someone like Kamina I'd want to strangle them within five minutes. Fortunately almost everything in this show is so intentionally and unashamedly stupid that he worked really well.

I think my favourite characters were Leeron, Viral, Kamina and Kittan's mech.

Since I've missed a few of these weeks now due to lack of interest in the series I'll atone by changing my avatar again. It was tempting to pick Rossiu to go with how some users here seem to see me but Viral was too cute to pass over.

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<blockquote data-quote="Rui" data-source="post: 276705" data-attributes="member: 2">I ignored this series for a long time because it was so ridiculously overhyped by people online. Once the completely unreasonable hype had started to fade and the next big thing reared its head, I decided to give it a shot (after all, I'm a GAINAX slave). I bought the R1s as they came out to support the initial sub-only double packs and their cheapness. Even then I was expecting it to really suck, like most series which get a lot of attention online. However I did end up really liking TTGL. The way it constantly chooses ridiculousness over common sense and the lively (if not always terrifically deep) characters got my attention and we ended up watching each DVD set as soon as it arrived; a rarity in my backlogged household. I particularly loved the fanservice episode. I think if I actually knew someone like Kamina I'd want to strangle them within five minutes. Fortunately almost everything in this show is so intentionally and unashamedly stupid that he worked really well. I think my favourite characters were Leeron, Viral, Kamina and Kittan's mech. Since I've missed a few of these weeks now due to lack of interest in the series I'll atone by changing my avatar again. It was tempting to pick Rossiu to go with how some users here seem to see me but Viral was too cute to pass over.R</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Rui, post: 276705, member: 2"] I ignored this series for a long time because it was so ridiculously overhyped by people online. Once the completely unreasonable hype had started to fade and the next big thing reared its head, I decided to give it a shot (after all, I'm a GAINAX slave). I bought the R1s as they came out to support the initial sub-only double packs and their cheapness. Even then I was expecting it to really suck, like most series which get a lot of attention online. However I did end up really liking TTGL. The way it constantly chooses ridiculousness over common sense and the lively (if not always terrifically deep) characters got my attention and we ended up watching each DVD set as soon as it arrived; a rarity in my backlogged household. I particularly loved the fanservice episode. I think if I actually knew someone like Kamina I'd want to strangle them within five minutes. Fortunately almost everything in this show is so intentionally and unashamedly stupid that he worked really well. I think my favourite characters were Leeron, Viral, Kamina and Kittan's mech. Since I've missed a few of these weeks now due to lack of interest in the series I'll atone by changing my avatar again. It was tempting to pick Rossiu to go with how some users here seem to see me but Viral was too cute to pass over. R [/QUOTE]