Gubaba Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 LOTTSA LOVE for Dangaioh! Maybe my favorite mecha design. The plot / script were AWFUL, but the animation, designs and even soundtrack were awesome (insert Iczer 1 here too) I'm still hoping to get a SHE Dangaioh someday... ( p.s. - isn't it 'psychic wave' ?? ) Back in the day, I was merely disappointed that there wasn't any nudity in it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) Bingo! Which is kind of funny considering the comic book adverts they ran for Gunbuster back in the day about doing proper subtitling. I can't begin to tell you the excitement I had when I saw all 3 volumes of US Renditions' Gunbuster and Dangaioh tapes at Suncoast, way back around 1991. I believe it was like $40 per tape. I purchased the Gunbuster tapes. I still have them. Edited August 24, 2011 by Vifam7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I can't begin to tell you the excitement I had when I saw all 3 volumes of US Renditions' Gunbuster and Dangaioh tapes at Suncoast, way back around 1991. I believe it was like $40 per tape. I purchased the Gunbuster tapes. I still have them. I envy you, as I lost my Gunbuster and Dangaio VHS tapes years ago. I remember paying $135 (including tax) for all three volumes of Gunbuster back in 1995. And then I look back in 2007, when I paid $43 (including shipping) for Honneamise's Gunbuster DVD set. Now when will we ever get a proper DVD or Blu-ray release of Dangaioh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ly000001 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The 80's was when the Japanese economy was on fire, and people were more willing to throw money at anime projects that weren't based on existing IPs or were being done simply for art's sake. Here's a few I can think of, off the top of my head: Robot Carnival Bobby's Girl Angel's Egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Any fans of The Dagger of Kamui here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Border Red Devil Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I can't begin to tell you the excitement I had when I saw all 3 volumes of US Renditions' Gunbuster and Dangaioh tapes at Suncoast, way back around 1991.I believe it was like $40 per tape. I purchased the Gunbuster tapes. I still have them. Yea, I remember buying Gunbuster Vol. 1 for $35 in '91 during my first year in college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Any fans of The Dagger of Kamui here? HELL YEAH! Awesome movie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area88 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 The 80's was when the Japanese economy was on fire, and people were more willing to throw money at anime projects that weren't based on existing IPs or were being done simply for art's sake. Here's a few I can think of, off the top of my head: Robot Carnival Bobby's Girl Angel's Egg You're obviously a man of impeccable taste. All 3 of these I have to add to the site. No Questions about it! I'd add Dagger of Kumui but I think Animeigo still have the license for it. I try to avoid puting licensed stuff up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Save Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) Area88 welcome back from the depths. You should reclaim the title of "The First Retro Anime Site That's Pink & Not Written By Douches". I suggest add Dirty Pair Project Eden (The pinnacle of Dirty Pair anime) to the ranks. Will suggest more as it comes back to me. Edited August 24, 2011 by Save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The Dagger of Kamui is one of those awesome & underrated films, love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanzerfan Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) I liked the original "Appleseed" and "Record of Lodoss War" OVA. I have yet to see all of the "Chronocles of the Heroic Knight" from Record of Lodoss War. Both "M.D. Geist" and "M.D. Geist 2: Death Force" were particluary disturbing for obivious, gory reasons (I equate Geist to D.C. Comics' Lobo, except that Geist doesn't have Lobo's sense of humor; they're both sadistic bastards, nonetheless). The mechanized power aromors are cool in Geist. Edited August 24, 2011 by Wanzerfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Panzer World Galient OVA - this should be remade into an updated series. Has some of the best mech designs. The Panzer World TV series has some interesting parts / concepts but is really just so-so. I have a copy of the OVA but cannot find a subtitled version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF5SS Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The Panzer World Galient OVA is in the big subbed batch by X-Nebula. Same guy who did Dougram. The OVA is kind of dull really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Do you have a link or something to X-Nebula? Or should I just watch here on MW? The Galient OVA might be dull, however I like its dark feel and the designs. The universe and the robot designs need to live on past just one OVA!! Suppose that could be said of many of the old releases. Heck - I love the Dangaioh design and animation, but honestly the dialogue is nearly unwatchable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Do you have a link or something to X-Nebula? Or should I just watch here on MW? Have you tried Google...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Yep, Just did - I see links for download but they do not mention whether they're subbed yet or not. Have the whole series and OVA unsubbed, so I fear taking forever to download only to find out its what I already have. Will try them unless someone here has a direct OVA "I just subbed this here Galient OVA" link... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF5SS Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The Panzer World Galient OVA is in the big subbed batch by X-Nebula. Same guy who did Dougram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 So you're saying its subbed? OK - gotcha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danth Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Area88 welcome back from the depths. You should reclaim the title of "The First Retro Anime Site That's Pink & Not Written By Douches". Not a fan of Colony Drop I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Save Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Not a fan of Colony Drop I see. Neither a fan or hater I enjoy some of the content they do, it's kind of like watching Fox News you already know the facts you weed through the BS and in the end it's a chuckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the white drew carey Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Nice site. I like what you have done. However, I am nothing if not critical: I would definitely go back and edit your existing descriptions, both for spelling and grammar. Also, I like the color scheme, but the show titles are very hard to read. Keep up the good work, and keep the obscure anime coming (I never thought I'd hear of Justy again)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanzerfan Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) The Panzer World Galient OVA is in the big subbed batch by X-Nebula. Same guy who did Dougram. The OVA is kind of dull really. I may be laughed at for posting this question, but is that a Panzer Dragoon anime?Edit: forget I asked the question, I just remembered that the Sega Saturn came out in the friggin mid nineties. Edited August 26, 2011 by Wanzerfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron5864 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I am surprised that no one has mentioned any Gundam series yet, like Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechuck Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) What about Metal Armor Dragonar. Nobody has really tackled this from start to end. And the 1988 Aura Battler Dunbine: The Tale of Neo Byston Well OVA needs a decent subtitle release. Edited August 27, 2011 by lechuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeyondTheGrave Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Crying freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzan Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I am surprised that no one has mentioned any Gundam series yet, like Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta. I think people are concentrating more on obscure or hard to find titles. Zeta Gundam is easily available for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowlightman Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Crying freeman Crying Freeman actually just came out in the US again via Discotek: http://www.discotekmedia.com/crying_freeman.htm They've been re-releasing a lot of older titles, like Fist of the Northstar, Project A-Ko, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taksraven Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Macross? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Not a fan of Colony Drop I see. I heard they got some good illustrators in their just released first printed fanzine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangaioh Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) So much love for Dangaioh... I feel the love that this board has given. ; What, someone's gotta say it, may aswell be me. Ok, on topic... I did enjoy this show as a kid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIgTEooNYVo&feature=youtu.be Edited August 28, 2011 by Dangaioh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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