Author Topic: Gatchaman Crowds - this time they really will save anime (Read 15817 times)

Edible · « **on:** July 13, 2013, 12:37:20 AM »

Yes, this needed its own topic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHFcHok39QE

Anime of the season. No joke. I don't know what to say other than watch it, it's fantastic.

BT · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2013, 06:10:01 AM »

Zerviscos · « **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2013, 06:49:43 AM »

Lol. Based on Gatchaman.
It was interesting to begin with.

Oh · « **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:48:25 PM »

it has nice soundtracks :>:>:>:>:>:>:>:>

FinnKaenbyou · « **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:57:40 PM »

Just finished episode 1 and I am very interested in what I see so far. Good animation and music, and Hajime is a nice buck of the DARK AND EDGY SUPERHERO trend that's been going around of late. It's really rare nowadays to see a hero who just really enjoys doing what they do.

Spoiler:

Raikaria · « **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2013, 09:36:24 PM »

Seeing the trailer made me go 'I have no clue what this even is'

Which generally gets a half-decent reaction from me. I may give it a try Wednesday after my exam Tuesday or something.

hyorinryu · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:15:32 PM »

I like it's style. Where are you guys watching it btw?

Quukii · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:35:53 PM »

This series seems promising. I'm sticking with it.

Edible · « **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2013, 01:41:26 AM »

Quote from: hyorinryu on July 13, 2013, 10:15:32 PM

I like it's style. Where are you guys watching it btw?

Crunchyroll has it on simulcast, so there.

BT · « **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2013, 07:12:08 AM »

There are plenty of other (safe!) sites via google if you're not American.

Edible you bastard it's been more than two days and I can't stop watching the OP.

Zerviscos · « **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2013, 07:51:17 AM »

Quote from: Raikaria on July 13, 2013, 09:36:24 PM

Seeing the trailer made me go 'I have no clue what this even is'

And this was the original Gatchaman.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7cK79wKCZY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN6leBoMjMI

If you think how much the anime industry has changed drastically over the years. The feeling of those vibes that doesn't involve sadistic characters, or weird psychological shows, gore and etc that new animes does have today. Old animes seem to have that sense of charm...that's just wonderful.

Think of the new Gatchaman as an improvement from the whole Voltes V, Daimos-like genre. You know...Sentai'ish..
Well it's still Sentai in a way...but, you know what I mean.

BT · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2013, 07:04:06 PM »

This show will make me run with scissors.

FinnKaenbyou · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2013, 08:21:18 PM »

EP2 done, and things are taking a very interesting direction.

Spoiler:

Edible · « **Reply #13 on:** July 19, 2013, 11:30:16 PM »

Spoiler:

I'm really enjoying this so far, maybe more than anything else this season.

Very late edit: how do i wrote tags

Stuffman · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2013, 07:51:12 PM »

Oh my god this show is incredible.

I'm sitting here with my jaw dropped the entire time as Hajime is going on and on and just being a completely amazing MC. She is literally saving the day with her insanity.

hyorinryu · « **Reply #15 on:** July 21, 2013, 08:02:38 PM »

Just saw the first two episodes. It feels like Madoka meets Tiger and Bunny, with Haruhi replacing Tiger. I really like the main so far. Definitely want to keep up with this.
I'll probably do this + Attack on Titan + maybe something else this season.

Imosa · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2013, 04:53:45 AM »

I was drawn in by the art (hehehe). Seriously though, best looking thing since [C]. I'm so tempted to keep watching just because of that. I just feel like it will be really predictable and boring. Also the main character is REALLY annoying.

♛ Apher-Forte · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2013, 03:08:56 PM »

watching the fuck out of this because no one told me it was a HENSHIN anime which I will watch regardless of terrible it is, turns out it is good and therefore I will watch it because of the Saya no Uta girl ....errr I mean the Henshin.

Imosa · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2013, 04:14:15 PM »

Oh, it did get better in episode 2. Main character got less annoying (still pretty annoying though) and this face book thing looks pretty cool.

♛ Apher-Forte · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2013, 12:36:35 AM »

Somehow reminds me of Decade because of the booklet thing, though one carries a deck of cards in a card-holder book thing. That said, why Go-Bird?

Imosa · « **Reply #20 on:** July 23, 2013, 04:36:30 AM »

Quote from: ♛ 食蜂操祈 on July 23, 2013, 12:36:35 AM

That said, why Go-Bird?

Looks like a tribute to the original. I hope it makes more sense later seeing as this other anime looks totally different.

♛ Apher-Forte · « **Reply #21 on:** July 24, 2013, 04:16:26 PM »

What I think I am watching after episode 2: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is a Kamen Rider with scissors that makes friends with Alien scum from the universe.

FinnKaenbyou · « **Reply #22 on:** July 26, 2013, 08:06:48 PM »

Right, Episode 3 made things very interesting. I like Rui and his crossdressing antics. Also this show literally made curdled milk badass how the hell do you do that

Interesting tidbit I noticed - apparently there's a set of special GALAX users called the Hundred. Hajime is the newest member of the Gatchamen, and her number at the Spiritual Precipice is 101. Coincidence?

BT · « **Reply #23 on:** July 26, 2013, 10:27:58 PM »

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THIS SHOW.

GLORIOUS CONFUSION.

♛ Apher-Forte · « **Reply #24 on:** July 27, 2013, 07:47:02 AM »

Kinda wanna make a Mess-chan now... maybe use it for a prop or decoration... maybe a lampshade in a Mess-chan form... wonder if that is possible.

Imosa · « **Reply #25 on:** July 27, 2013, 12:46:04 PM »

Quote from: Roukasagihime on July 26, 2013, 08:06:48 PM

Interesting tidbit I noticed - apparently there's a set of special GALAX users called the Hundred. Hajime is the newest member of the Gatchamen, and her number at the Spiritual Precipice is 101. Coincidence?

That is cool. Rui also has a notebook similar to the Gatchaman notebook, except with the X logo on it. For reference Utsu-tsu is #99, Sugane Tachibana is #96, Joe Hibiki is #89, OD is #12, and Paiman is #3. I'm liking the massive deviation there. Not suspicious at all.
My subs have Utsu-tsu saying "I'm dreamy". Is that what other people are getting, or are they getting something more... useful.

BT · « **Reply #26 on:** July 27, 2013, 12:57:35 PM »

Quote from: Imosa on July 27, 2013, 12:46:04 PM

My subs have Utsu-tsu saying "I'm dreamy". Is that what other people are getting, or are they getting something more... useful.

Try kittens. Apparently.

Imosa · « **Reply #27 on:** July 27, 2013, 01:32:01 PM »

So, I just found this on MAL.
Ignoring Joe's suits for a second these sound pretty OP, although I'm guessing they aren't and those are just, like, ideal performance things.
Now going to back to Joe's suit, that's a bit underwhelming, given the symbolic importance of the other two. I mean, I'll get over it because his suit is best looking one there and I expect some awesome fight sequences of just him punching things, but still. That chain goes from his left pec to his left arm, I wonder how that'll be used. I hope it's a harpoon or grappling hook or something to keep enemies within punching distance.

♛ Apher-Forte · « **Reply #28 on:** July 27, 2013, 07:21:43 PM »

Can't be as OP as Sugane, I mean... infinite reach? he could just kill an alien from half a world away.

Imosa · « **Reply #29 on:** July 28, 2013, 05:38:31 AM »

Quote from: ♛ Apher-Forte on July 27, 2013, 07:21:43 PM

Can't be as OP as Sugane, I mean... infinite reach? he could just kill an alien from half a world away.

Killing something from around the world and OP characters in general make for a boring fights. Good fights are choreographed, and there is no choreography needed when all you have to do is aim, kill, aim (a negligible change at your distance), kill. Joe has to be a lot more attentive then Sugane because when Joe makes a mistake he takes damage as appose to Sugane who just tries again (again at his distance). Joe can fly, Sugane can't. If I'm right about the chain being some kind of weapon then that's also more interesting then a sword in my opinion.
If all you want is power Hajime can make anything she wants (its probably not that easy). You literally could not want more.