What happened to gore anime?

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Re: What happened to gore anime?

Post by Ishbalan » Sun Jul 04, 2010 12:13 am

Kemonozume and Bakemonogatari have some gore elements, but if you want the good stuff, you should stick to the 80s.

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Re: What happened to gore anime?

Post by TEKnician » Mon Aug 09, 2010 3:20 pm

Maybe cuz they're focusing more on actual storyline, animation, and relationships instead of gore-y action nowadays. In my opinion, gore doesn't appeal to me. Intricate fight-sequences w/ craploads of dynamic movement interest me.

BTW, I've seen too many animes where someones heart somehow ends up outside their body. Can I get an "AMEN!" :asd:
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Re: What happened to gore anime?

Post by Thepooh » Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:10 pm

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Re: What happened to gore anime?

Post by macchinainterna » Fri Aug 13, 2010 6:50 am

I'll admit I'm a pretty big gore-hound, but it's only a certain type of gore. I prefer it when the gore is highly stylized and over the top (Some good examples in anime would be Afro Samurai, Hellsing Ultimate, Karas, and Berserk). Stylized to the point where it's not extremely realistic or in any way 'mean-spirited.' When the violence is especially graphic or has a more sinister nature to it (Like say Apocalypse Zero) I am shocked and disgusted by it, but more than anything it simply turns me off and I have no further desire to watch it. Violence that reaches such levels of grotesqueness is simply tasteless and unnecessary, especially if the series has no cause for it to be so graphic.

I also prefer anime where the violence is more psychologically based. Now And Then, Here And There isn't nearly as graphic as other anime, but the violence it just as brutal and more appropriately depicted for the story. Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni gets graphic, but only briefly, and even then it leaves the more graphic imagery and sequences to your imagination. Such violent anime do unnerve me, but they do not disgust me to the point where I cannot watch it.

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Re: What happened to gore anime?

Post by Êricō » Sun Aug 15, 2010 8:18 am

The_TEKnician wrote:Maybe cuz they're focusing more on actual storyline, animation, and relationships instead of gore-y action nowadays. In my opinion, gore doesn't appeal to me. Intricate fight-sequences w/ craploads of dynamic movement interest me.

BTW, I've seen too many animes where someones heart somehow ends up outside their body. Can I get an "AMEN!" :asd:
It makes sense to focus on plot more and I value the storyline of any anime more than fighting or gore. I just personally think that gore can add to character or story development by emphasizing to the audience the trauma a witness goes through.
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Re: What happened to gore anime?

Post by Êricō » Sun Aug 15, 2010 8:25 am

macchinainterna wrote:I'll admit I'm a pretty big gore-hound, but it's only a certain type of gore. I prefer it when the gore is highly stylized and over the top (Some good examples in anime would be Afro Samurai, Hellsing Ultimate, Karas, and Berserk). Stylized to the point where it's not extremely realistic or in any way 'mean-spirited.' When the violence is especially graphic or has a more sinister nature to it (Like say Apocalypse Zero) I am shocked and disgusted by it, but more than anything it simply turns me off and I have no further desire to watch it. Violence that reaches such levels of grotesqueness is simply tasteless and unnecessary, especially if the series has no cause for it to be so graphic.

I also prefer anime where the violence is more psychologically based. Now And Then, Here And There isn't nearly as graphic as other anime, but the violence it just as brutal and more appropriately depicted for the story. Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni gets graphic, but only briefly, and even then it leaves the more graphic imagery and sequences to your imagination. Such violent anime do unnerve me, but they do not disgust me to the point where I cannot watch it.
I am also disgusted by gore that is realistically depicted. That is why I think it can create a really powerful story if done correctly. The shock of gore would immerse the audience into the film and give them a taste of how the witnessing character feels. As long as the gore is relevant to the story and is necessary, I wouldn't mind.
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Re: What happened to gore anime?

Post by Knowname » Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:46 am

Highly suggest Black Jack. There's just no anime like it, it's gory to the point it'll make you squeem... yet totally relevant and not just gore to be gross, and that's what's so good about it. Be aware though, if your not already 'baptised' in Black Jack :x if you don't absolutely LOVE IT than you'll find some really boring parts and come out thinking it's a very mediocre anime. But you HAVE to watch a few series to really experience true relevance of gore :D.
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Re: What happened to gore anime?

Post by Knowname » Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:48 am

it can be described as the gory version of Kino's Journey.
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Re: What happened to gore anime?

Post by TEKnician » Mon Aug 16, 2010 5:02 pm

Êricō wrote: It makes sense to focus on plot more and I value the storyline of any anime more than fighting or gore. I just personally think that gore can add to character or story development by emphasizing to the audience the trauma a witness goes through.
Tru...I can't really think of an easier way to traumatize an audience at a sinigle moment. Who knows? Maybe since they're building up relationships more, the impact of a sudden traumatic moment could actually make more of an emotional impact on the viewing audience. :shock: :uhoh: :cry: :(
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Re: What happened to gore anime?

Post by sircrackpot » Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:30 pm

Knowname wrote:it can be described as the gory version of Kino's Journey.

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