Graham Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 That reason never stops me from watching a mecha cartoon, so whatever you say man. Cool looking mecha is one of my prime critera for deciding whether or not I watch a mecha anime. That and likeable characters & good action. Graham Quote
Graham Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Says the Macross 7 fan... Touche. But, still plenty of cool looking mecha in Macross 7 - VF-11C, Full Armored VF-11C, VF-17D/S VF-22S, VF-19F/S. Graham Quote
REbirth Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) Cool looking mecha is one of my prime critera for deciding whether or not I watch a mecha anime. That and likeable characters & good action. Graham I have yet to see Basquash failing in any of those criterias, I mean, wow Big Foot looks silly, but when they are in action, they are hella cool in my book (with the Nike sneakers yes!!), and I enjoy the cast immensely at the moment (I mean, a hotblood kid full of passion, a stone-cold rival that can actually beat the protag, a hot useful mechanic and a cute chick that can pilot for real? Count me in, folks). Not sure if SK will throw up some twists in the future characters developments though. Edited April 10, 2009 by REbirth Quote
RavenHawk Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Man, if you can't really feel the passion then just meh. The point is not to enhance the sport, but what if you play basketball with mechas and no rule. Anyway, it's just the 1st episode, the fun barely start. To be honest, I never feel much for the Rideback in its 1st episode ever, it's the later episodes that makes me (when they start the race, etc). But I do hope Basquash isn't going to turn out like Rideback did, when it comes to war and political. Let Basquash! just be a show with hotblood kids playing basketball with their mechas, no war or serious business please. About the target audience, they are aimed at super robot fan, hah, especially the bouncing part I can understand your disappointment with RideBack if you thought it was all going to be about racing RideBacks. I had read the first volume of the manga before I saw the anime, so knew to expect it to be more about politics. When I asked about the target audience, I meant what age group is this aimed at? Seem to be elements there meant for young kids, and elements for adults, but in a way that is mutually exclusive. Quote
Radd Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Just watched the first episode and I rather like it. I definitely enjoy series with odd looking mecha. I can definitely appreciate Graham's feelings, Valkyries these are not. They're not sleek. They're not at all practical. Nothing about them is remotely realistic. But damned if I don't think they're cool. Quote
Radd Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 As for who the show is aimed at, well it doesn't trike me as something intended for toddlers, if that's what people mean by "kiddie", but I can certainly see this aimed at the highschool-to-college age range. Quote
REbirth Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 I can understand your disappointment with RideBack if you thought it was all going to be about racing RideBacks. I had read the first volume of the manga before I saw the anime, so knew to expect it to be more about politics. When I asked about the target audience, I meant what age group is this aimed at? Seem to be elements there meant for young kids, and elements for adults, but in a way that is mutually exclusive. I, too, read the first volume of Rideback before watching the anime, hafta say I was 50 % on that one because of the politic, but when the anime comes out, I'm really into the racing Rideback stuff (because a sport mecha anime is rare stuff, and it's more rare to see a design like the Rideback). Too bad, it becomes more and more like manga as far as the episodes go, it's good, but nothing I have expected to see. About the target audience, I don't know what to say about it, Basquash tries to be a super robot show (like Mazinkaiser, Aquarion, Gurren Lagann...), which is essential a shounen show for kids but also has contents meant for adult watchers to enjoy. That's the best I can tell really. Quote
REbirth Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 (edited) Basquash!'s OP and ED: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTFwD4huwOw Edit: Is it me or both the OP and ED are pretty catchy? The OP is fast and energetic (oh well, "no limit" is it) while the ED has a groovy feel to it. Edited April 11, 2009 by REbirth Quote
RedWolf Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 I don't know if I'm going to be glad or sad for Sela. On one side Dan is a bit of a Sis-con on other she reminds him of what his sister was. Quote
REbirth Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) A-M released subs for episode 2. Umai is being slow as always. I, myself, can't wait for episode 3. Iceman fraking time. Edit: Oh wait, forget the pic: http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/4001/1239600140952.jpg Edited April 13, 2009 by REbirth Quote
REbirth Posted April 15, 2009 Posted April 15, 2009 Finally, umai shows some progress on episode 2: http://umai.is-fabulo.us/2009/04/14/basquash-02-status/ I hope the release is worth the wait. Quote
REbirth Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Just check the official blog: http://basquash.com/blog.xhtml Oh god, the Nike shoe marketing has already begun Quote
wolfx Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Episode 2....the legend is in debt. I'm really impressed by the CG and the art for this show. Studio Satelight keeps 1 upping their previous work. Quote
MacrossCN Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) We call her is HIGH girl Moon bust Orz.................. Edited April 17, 2009 by kresphy Quote
wolfx Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) edit: nvm...crappy internets Edited April 17, 2009 by wolfx Quote
REbirth Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 That woman is Grace something and comes from the Moon. Goddamn episode 3 is awesome. Iceman is even more crazy than I thought! DESTROY! DESTROY! DESTROY!!! (And the whole nekkid Sela thing = Aquarion reference?) ...and umai still haven't even finished their episode 2 Quote
Beltane70 Posted April 18, 2009 Posted April 18, 2009 That woman is Grace something and comes from the Moon. Goddamn episode 3 is awesome. Iceman is even more crazy than I thought! DESTROY! DESTROY! DESTROY!!! (And the whole nekkid Sela thing = Aquarion reference?) ...and umai still haven't even finished their episode 2 Her name is Haruka Grace. Quote
REbirth Posted April 18, 2009 Posted April 18, 2009 Her name is Haruka Grace. Does she remind you of someone someone from a SK's previous show? Man, if that isn't obvious enough. This Grace doesn't seem to be voiced by Kikuku Inoue, so she might be a good Grace. Also, BIG FREAKING NEWS!!! Umai released their HQ episode 2, and sweet Miyuki ass, they already moved on Episode 3 by now. Quote
grss1982 Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 (edited) Her name is Haruka Grace. OMNI of http://randomc.animeblogger.net/2009/04/18/basquash-03/ has it as Haruka Glacier BTW....lots of mammaries fanservice this episode? Edited April 19, 2009 by grss1982 Quote
Beltane70 Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 OMNI of http://randomc.animeblogger.net/2009/04/18/basquash-03/ has it as Haruka Glacier I noticed that just looking at the cast list in the ending credits. Although, to my ears it sounded like she said Grace and not Glacier. Am I the only one that it sounded like that to? Quote
REbirth Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 (edited) Nah, listen to her again, she said "Haruka Gracia/Gracier". The "-cia" part can be easily missed though. About the fanservice, it's getting so over the top that I'm really amused. Edited April 19, 2009 by REbirth Quote
REbirth Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) umai delivers: http://www.animetake.com/basquash-episode-3/ Hope they can always keep up this speed, and quality of course! Edit: Turns out Gracia is going to be the producer, also lol at the Lunar bust and the preview dialogue on how "Miyuki got beaten in her own game" Edited April 20, 2009 by REbirth Quote
RavenHawk Posted April 21, 2009 Posted April 21, 2009 Nah, listen to her again, she said "Haruka Gracia/Gracier". The "-cia" part can be easily missed though. About the fanservice, it's getting so over the top that I'm really amused. I guess I'm the only one actually turned OFF from this show by the fan service? Quote
RavenHawk Posted April 21, 2009 Posted April 21, 2009 I can totally dig it. I guess this is where, being a dad, this show is ruined for me. This pic is funny, and right on the money. On the other hand, while my 10 year old loves basketball, and loves Transformers Animated, and would love this pic... yeah, the boob grabbing... Quote
REbirth Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) I guess I'm the only one actually turned OFF from this show by the fan service? I stop caring when I see this screen, (tip: take a closer look on that board): Seems like the whole "big (.)(.)" is a part of Earthdash's culture and the show even parody fanservice (Lunar Bust?!) so I'm perfectly line with that. I guess this is where, being a dad, this show is ruined for me. This pic is funny, and right on the money. On the other hand, while my 10 year old loves basketball, and loves Transformers Animated, and would love this pic... yeah, the boob grabbing... Eh, you can edit out the lower part, I guess? Edit: Forget it, have some more big foot fan art: Edited April 22, 2009 by REbirth Quote
wolfx Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Man i love this show. And Sela's orgasms are hilarious! Anyone caught the MBS parody? Ravenhawk: you prude Quote
REbirth Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Anyone caught the MBS parody? Of course, Moonbeam Broadcast System, they just self-promote their own airing channel by the show Quote
RavenHawk Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Ravenhawk: you prude I know, I know. I probably wouldn't care, and don't in most shows I watch (though I do prefer my boobs made by God or by an experienced plastic surgeon, rather than drawn by a horny Japanese man and colored by a horny Korean man), it's just that this was one anime I was hoping to share with my kids. Quote
wolfx Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 I know, I know. I probably wouldn't care, and don't in most shows I watch (though I do prefer my boobs made by God or by an experienced plastic surgeon, rather than drawn by a horny Japanese man and colored by a horny Korean man), it's just that this was one anime I was hoping to share with my kids. I understand your position. But for myself i wouldn't care since the "fanservice" is totally kiddy and used for funny effects. I doubt a few naked shots and boob bounceage will make children become delinquents. I mean anime has been doing it for years. All the magical girl shows have the naked-transformation-scene. Boobs have played many roles in anime which even includes boob missiles , overly huge busts that bounce everywhere for comedic effect. I guess i'm just saying this is nothing new, and i've been brought up with this kinda stuff so i don't really feel the big deal with it. Quote
REbirth Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) I know, I know. I probably wouldn't care, and don't in most shows I watch (though I do prefer my boobs made by God or by an experienced plastic surgeon, rather than drawn by a horny Japanese man and colored by a horny Korean man), it's just that this was one anime I was hoping to share with my kids. Eh, when I think about it, if your kids are perfectly clear (of sexual mature stuffs etc), this series should be fine to watch, because the boobs/sexual innuendos are meant to be laughed at, not to be drooled at (like Megazone 23's sex scenes). These stuffs are a part of the show's humor, if you take them away, I doubt the show would be as fun. Edit:...aaaand you should add animated by horny Frenchmen too, goddamn, since Thomain Romain is somehow responsible with the character design bưt his team did a fracking good job with the CGI background. Edited April 23, 2009 by REbirth Quote
REbirth Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 In other news, other than the f-service raging. The Nike shoes are going to be introduced next episode (maybe due to Haruka Glacier's involvement) So long, sandals, here we come, Nike. Can't wait for the RAW tomorrow. Quote
Bri Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Just saw the first episode. Interesting off beat show. Btw... Did Sheryl Nome err I mean Spanky (what's in a name) just eat the Pickachu? Cute non plot theme creatures are untargetable! One less safe anime trope... Quote
Gubaba Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Just saw the first episode. Interesting off beat show. Btw... Did Sheryl Nome err I mean Spanky (what's in a name) just eat the Pickachu? Cute non plot theme creatures are untargetable! One less safe anime trope... Yeah, I was rather shocked by that, too. Surprisingly, I've found time to almost keep up. I saw episode two a few days ago. I like it. It's funky, and totally unlike anything I've seen before. Which is why most of us got into anime in the first place, no? Quote
REbirth Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Yeah, I was rather shocked by that, too. So what's yer reaction when Iceman does the Black Matter Ball throw? Quote
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