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Post by Lazarus Ledd » Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:18 am

i'm having that on my mind silly
"Chills, chills come racing down my spine like a storm on my skin, with shaking hands, I'll guide your sweet soul into mine, until I feel you within. And I know, I know that it's all about understanding am I hidden inside your beautiful soul as it's crying for love to conquer the day slowly dawning, I want you to know you're the heart of my temple of thought."

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Post by Blanco22 » Wed May 02, 2007 1:30 am

I hated this series. I can't believe that I managed to watch it all without vomiting. I watched this right around when I watched Tenjou Tenge (which I also hate for similar reasons). I can't remember what order I watched them in. These two series ruthlessly raped my brain, so my memories around this time are fuzzy. But that's beside the point. If you're wondering why I watched the entire series if I hate it so much, it's because I gave it a chance and hoped it would get better. I can't stand it when people pass judgement on something after watching only 1 or 2 episodes and following my own advice I endured all of it. And I really mean endured, because it was torture.

So I watched the first episode one day and from the name of the series and the first episode I was like, "cool, undead cowboy, badass dual wielding pistols. I like dual pistols." But no, it's about organized crime. Then there's monsters (I don't want to spoil it for anyone who might actually be interested in watching Gungrave) Wthat Brandon beats by shooting them, alot. Usually by standing in one static position. Actually, now that I think about it, I kind of liked that fight scene in the lobby. But for the most part, the action just isn't action packed. It's not animated well, it's not interesting, and it's not exciting.

Alright, so the action's not so great. What did I expect from a series with 'Gun' in the title? But action certainly isn't necessary for an anime to be good. Maybe the storyline is interesting. Maybe it'll suck me in and chain me to my chair until the series is over. Man was I disappointed. I could have gotten some good sleep if I didn't have to wake up to start a new episode every 24 minutes. I have to admit that I'm not a big fan of mob movies and that's what I equated this with, a sort of mob anime. I just couldn't get into it. I didn't care what was happening and I couldn't care less about what would happen next, usually because I could see it coming from a mile away.

And the characters? I don't think I've ever connected less with the characters. Don't get me wrong, I didn't hate them. I wish I could say I did, then at least I'd have felt something for these characters.

Well I'm running out of steam and all this reminiscing is painful, so I'll conclude by saying that Gungrave was a god awful anime.

Killuan wrote:Fail. I love it and that's all that really matters. >.<
Who or what fails? Does he fail? If so, what does he fail? He certainly failed to enjoy the series. I guess that makes senses. Does his opinion fail? If so, what does it fail? Did it fail to persuade you to dislike the series? I guess that might make sense, and it fails in that respect. I don't understand why you find his opinion so threatening, as if his dislike for the series will somehow ruin your enjoyment of it.
paizuri wrote:This is the official Gungrave discussion thread.
Emphasis on the discussion. This isn't the Gungrave fanclub. This isn't the place where we all bow are heads and speak the praises of Gungrave. Some of us like it, some of us don't. Shocking.

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Post by Dark Confusion » Wed May 02, 2007 5:12 am

*seconds Blanco22's post*

Indeed! Torture! (Watched the entire thing while hating it. Just like I did with Ragnarok:The animation. Dont watch it people >.< It violates good taste)

Unlike you though I have nothing against gangster and mobs, if done right. But I think I knew from the second that I heard the big boss's name being "Big Daddy" that this would be horrible :/

Nothing was ever compelling either, and it was always "GET ON WITH IT AND DO SOMETHING!!". All the time, I was just waiting for something to interest me.

Last eps were really horrid in the way that it really turned into some freaking Hero beat Bad guy 1, 2, 3, 4 like in games, and it was all so silly. Especially with the flying pig -.-'' *cant get over it*

It's not like I only watch action or anything like that. I appreciate all genres. But this was just too bad in every aspect. I even hated the art. :/ I remember seeing an AMV about Gungrave, and I thought Brandon's chick was a dude (until I saw her with a dress on)

So yeah.
This is bad. I still dont understand why it gets such high ratings.

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Post by Lazarus Ledd » Wed May 02, 2007 6:37 am

Dark Confusion wrote:*seconds Blanco22's post*

So yeah.
This is bad. I still dont understand why it gets such high ratings.

As one saying goes, i'll translate it roughly; "100 humans, 100 wonders"

It's bound to like by many :D

There are 6mlrd people on this planet. Only a tiny bit is enough to defy you and you can't crush it.
"Chills, chills come racing down my spine like a storm on my skin, with shaking hands, I'll guide your sweet soul into mine, until I feel you within. And I know, I know that it's all about understanding am I hidden inside your beautiful soul as it's crying for love to conquer the day slowly dawning, I want you to know you're the heart of my temple of thought."

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Post by Dark Confusion » Wed May 02, 2007 8:42 am

Lazarus Ledd wrote: As one saying goes, i'll translate it roughly; "100 humans, 100 wonders"

It's bound to like by many :D

There are 6mlrd people on this planet. Only a tiny bit is enough to defy you and you can't crush it.
Just because (this is an example) the majority voted for Bush doesnt mean that the majority is synonymous with what is right nor correct :P So therefore, the majority holds little credibility overall. ^^

One should just stick to their own opinion instead of saying "so so many liked it yada yada". Everything differs with each perosns taste anyhow.

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Post by Lazarus Ledd » Wed May 02, 2007 3:57 pm

sorry there's not enough you to rate it down on tv.com or youtube


well the majority agrees that it's underrated.
"Chills, chills come racing down my spine like a storm on my skin, with shaking hands, I'll guide your sweet soul into mine, until I feel you within. And I know, I know that it's all about understanding am I hidden inside your beautiful soul as it's crying for love to conquer the day slowly dawning, I want you to know you're the heart of my temple of thought."

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Post by Dark Confusion » Wed May 02, 2007 4:53 pm

Lazarus Ledd wrote:sorry there's not enough you to rate it down on tv.com or boochsack.
*blinks*

Uh?

Riiight.

*doesn't even rate them on youtube or rates at all except on forums*

Geez, stop being so defensive >.> How about you just say what is so darn good about the series to want to you keep watching it? You contribute very little to this discussion

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Post by Lazarus Ledd » Thu May 03, 2007 2:11 am

right. can't cause i haven't finished the watching.


there's a bunch over other anime i got i decided to put a pause on GunGrave.


you'll just have to wait
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Post by Lazarus Ledd » Sun May 06, 2007 2:10 pm

These are you.tube link, so just rename booch.sack to you-know what. They lead to Gungrave AMV's.

So. Here's my argument. I rest in piece :)




How would you go for the one you love. To love is to protect. To protect is to never betray. We've seen so many anime with guys that have ultimate power and kick ass throuout the series. Beyond the Grave is one. If he would be one hero like that, it would be really cool, but i'm glad that author decided for the deep minded way. Anyway if you search for the action, go play the PS2 games of this, cause the anime was made on the PS2 game as a foundation. So there's no point in arguing why the anime is halfway a flashback, cause the author just decided to deep the story by showing us the background of the whole picture. Returning us the missing piece that is needed to make the chain strong. And that's why you can't crush our faith in Gungrave. But I never played the game. Because I love the series, i'll enjoy the playing no matter what cause that's how much i believe in Gungrave. Because the maker and composer of Trigun are present here, maybe I'm blinded by that, that i love theanime so blindlessly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy5AkGMuF8w
It just starts kinda slow though but it's ending is unbelievable. It's underrated, but in my opinion one of the better. The reason why is it so popular: Friends have been showing it to their friend and they started drooling.
The show is great not for its action, even though it was great, but for its plot and for the superb way it showed the development of the characters. I loved the way that watching the first episode did leave me baffled and asking a lot of questions, and the fact that they were able to round everything together in just 26 episodes is truly amazing. Very compelling characters. Influential in character ties and developement. Don't you think it's cruel to Brandon to regain his memory every time he sees or hears someone is dead, that he cared for, from his past. And to regain his indentity he must die. Isn't there an irony of the Iron Law present here. No, he didn't betray. That what the other side of the medal is saying to us. The only downside to this one is the poor action(i love it) and some absurd consempts (i.e. mutanations, resurections,) that seem out of place in a drama. Overall a satifying experience. In the intro you can see all those one liners and quote from various movies i think. They're too complex, so deep and confusing that I'm glad Brandon is staying silent all the time. In the end the story comes to a full circle. I don't wanna spoil it.
Oh and Brandon wins 8:5 you know.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cWdQ6f-cc8
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"Chills, chills come racing down my spine like a storm on my skin, with shaking hands, I'll guide your sweet soul into mine, until I feel you within. And I know, I know that it's all about understanding am I hidden inside your beautiful soul as it's crying for love to conquer the day slowly dawning, I want you to know you're the heart of my temple of thought."

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Post by togi » Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:18 pm

Just finished the series. Was enjoyable -_-

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