| Please elaborate. >_> Because I personally thought it was the worst anime I ever saw. |
| You must have a heart of steel. |
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| You're a stupid fucking cunt. Just kidding. Well, why do I personally love Air? Misuzu is first, I mean. I fell for her almost too quickly. She's the cutest most moe thing in the world besides Sakura. I liked every character, and it was the first time in any anime that managed to make me bawl and go into a deep depression, well not really but I was sad for days. I cried and cried, I got too attached. It was beautiful, the music was amazing and true the story wasn't as perfect as Kanon or now, Clannad but it was the first keep in mind that. I loved it, everything about it is amazing to me. End of the story. GAO. |
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| It's really just one of those emotional themed stories that some tough gyus wouldn't understand I guess. And plus, you've got moe, loli Misuzu <3 It depends on what your into. I personally love the show because it was really emotionally touching to me in a way. Misuzu is a very interesting character, and it's pretty easy to fall for her cuteness... Kittenia said: GAO. |
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| Why do I love Air? Well, it was my first foray into the beautiful and stunning art done by Kyoto Animation. Even though it was made 4 years ago, nearly all of the currently airing series don't come even close to the detail on the backgrounds or the fluidity of the animation. Secondly, the music. "Tori no Uta" and "Farewell Song" (both sung by Lia) are superb opening and ending themes respectively, and each helps foster the right mood for opening an episode or ending one. The background music, particularly "Summer Lights", "Bug Walk", "If Dreams Come True" (also the vocal version of this at the end of the Air Movie is amazing), etc. Air TV has a first-rate soundtrack. Thirdly the story. Air TV doesn't lead its viewers by the hand so that they can follow everything that's happening and why it happens. I think that's why most people don't like Air. It's either that they simply don't understand what's going on or they just hate the character design. I'm currently rewatching the series (I'm at the end of the Summer Arc right now), and this time during the first arc ("Dreams"), I was able to pick up on so many more links to the story. Everything fits together nicely. Also, people say that the ending is sad, but I don't find it to be so. Air is my favorite Key anime adaptation. It has a much stronger story than Kanon in my opinion (which just features the girls and their past when Yuuichi lived there so many years ago), and while I loved Clannad (though moreso I loved After Story), the ending of After Story didn't quite sit right with me. So Air is tops for me. |
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shawnofthedeadzMar 21, 2016 11:10 PM
Isaristh said: Please elaborate. >_> Because I personally thought it was the worst anime I ever saw. you haven't saw many animes then |
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| I found the story boring. The art is good, music and voicework is fine, production quality is above average. But the story just didn't appeal to me at all. Was the worst KeyAni series til Clannad AS. Kanon and Clannad are much better. I'm probably a bit biased though, because I watched Kanon first, and was recommended Air by people telling me it's as good, and it will 'definitely make me cry' etc. But it wasn't as good. And it didn't make me cry. It just bored me. Probably heightened by the fact I was expecting it to be as good as Kanon, but was disappointed. |
| How was it boring? Did Kano going suicidal bore you? Did the battles between the buddhist armies and Ryuuya bore you? What exactly bored you? It's actually the quickest paced KyoAni-Key story since it was only 12 episodes. Was it just that you couldn't follow what was happening? I admit that happened to me first time I was watching as well. But believe me, once you actually start making the connections of how each event in teh story relates to another then the story seems so much more well done. |
| And I, I don't get why you hate Air ... Please elaborate. >_> Because I personally thought it was one of the best anime I ever saw. |
| All I can say was that it wasn't entertaining and I wasn't really interested in what was happening. Probably a good anime for those who like that kind of plot and background story, but it wasn't interesting for me at all. I wathed the whole thing though. |
| I loved Air because of the concepts is contained. The theme that everyone, in some way is connected. Air played with the themes of reincarnation and maternal love. Each character, from Misuzu to Kana to Yukito each dealt with the same themes. Kano: She dealt with the grief of losing her mother and longing to apologize to her. Tohno: She dealt with wishing for her mother to see who she truly was instead of just being "a fragment" or her mother's dream. Kana: Only wanted to see her mother again Misuzu: She only wanted to be close to her mother. Yukito: He wanted to fulfill his mother's wish of finding, and saving the girl in the sky. What was even more beautiful was the fact that each character was connected to each other in ways that they were not even aware of. Kano shared the pain of a mother's grief after she touched the plume (Which came from Kana, the girl in the sky). Michiru approached Minagi just to see her smile, and she was given the chance to thanks to a feather that was shared from Kana. Misuzu was the reincarnation of the girl in the sky and so she felt her pain every day.. Misuzu had the closest connection to Kana. Nothing in Air was wasted, everything had a purpose and everything moved to show us more about the "girl in the sky" and how she related to everything. In showed us how the past can affect the present in subtle and magical ways. If Kana hadn't of been cursed all those years ago, Yukito wouldn't have started on his journey, he never would have met those three girls, Kano would still be upset over her mother's death, Tohno would still be living as a fragment of her mother's dream, Misuzu might still be alive, but she wouldn't have become closer to her mother, which is what she truly wanted, as all the character within the story did. Yes, the ending pace was somewhat disjointed and didn't make sense at first, but you have to rewatch it to full understand. Remember, reincarnation is a large theme in the anime. According to the Buddist religion, reincarnation isn't a linear thing. The same soul can inhabit different bodies at the same time. Which is why it was possible for Misuzu to be the reincarnation of Kana, Kana herself, and the little girl you saw on the beach at the beginning and ending of the series. They are all the same. I've even heard some people state that the ending was "out of nowhere" but that isn't true. It was hinted at from the very first episode. Remember when Misuzu first met Yukito, she asked to play because she saw "two kids playing on the beach". Air is a masterpiece because of the way it presented its themes, the way it hinted at everyone being connected and how the past can influence the present, and how a bond between friends, parents, and children can transcend time and space. That's why I loved Air. arigato!!! i can understand all the anime xD but you know i asked to some buddist temple and they told me: the reencarrnation can´t be like in air a soul can´t reencarnate in 2 bodies at the same time. but well we must remember that it´s an anime and it musn´t be so realistic at all |
| The worst anime you've ever seen? ... I'm sooooo agree with the first reply. Air is my favourite anime, and I don't think I have to write why, i think the same as wabowser. |
xxtakeshixx said: Neverender said: Isaristh said: Please elaborate. >_> Because I personally thought it was the worst anime I ever saw. you haven't saw many animes then Apparently you haven't saw many grammar, either. -_- You're an idiot. |
| Have you people never encountered Neverender before? |
| Peace through Superior Firepower! formosan said: Are you using some kind of advanced logic I don't know about? Have you decided to assign new meanings to English words? Are you just intentionally burning a straw man and knowing full well that you're changing the subject and misrepresenting a claim? |
turkeymeister said: Have you people never encountered Neverender before? I hope you're not referring to me as well. |
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Pineappledishes said: xxtakeshixx said: Neverender said: Isaristh said: Please elaborate. >_> Because I personally thought it was the worst anime I ever saw. you haven't saw many animes then Apparently you haven't saw many grammar, either. -_- You're an idiot. I love it when someone tries to be a smartass and ends up screwing up. Usually it's them misspelling 'grammar' as 'grammer', but this is even funnier because they messed up the grammar in the sentence. 7/10 for unintentional comedy. :) |
| Anyone with over 10 shows ranked at 10/10 clearly needs to re-evaluate their idea of a 'masterpiece'. |
| Air is Air. I really wouldn't expect someone who liked clannad to dislike Air, but i was wrong it seems. If you liked Clannad then i feel a bit confused here. What exactly made you dislike Air? |
darksideclown said: Pineappledishes said: xxtakeshixx said: Neverender said: Isaristh said: Please elaborate. >_> Because I personally thought it was the worst anime I ever saw. you haven't saw many animes then Apparently you haven't saw many grammar, either. -_- You're an idiot. I love it when someone tries to be a smartass and ends up screwing up. Usually it's them misspelling 'grammar' as 'grammer', but this is even funnier because they messed up the grammar in the sentence. 7/10 for unintentional comedy. :) I dont really think you got it either. Neverender did it on purpose since the first post wrote saw instead of seen. Takeshi thought Neverender wrote saw because he sucks at grammar. This is why I said takeshi is an idiot. D: Hopefully I'm not the one to misunderstand. That wouldn't look too good. |
Isaristh said: Please elaborate. >_> Because I personally thought it was the worst anime I ever saw. Kyoani show is a hit or miss imo'. Taste is subjective, you do not need a solid reason to like something only the feeling the show give you is enough, same goes for hating. While I agree that Air have a lot of weak point I like the show even if it isn't my favorite from Kyoani. |
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| I personally am in love with this anime But it's not made for everybody No anime is made for everybody Theres always somebody out there that will not like it I think that you should open your mind up a little more and give Air another shot =3 |
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| When I first watched AIR I was like "WTF??" but now that I played the visual novel it makes more sense. Also, I had never seen an anime based on a visual novel before so I didn't understand why it had different stories/arcs/whatever. If you watch Kanon or Clannad it's the same way. |
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| i think it's the kind of anime that you i either like or don't like ^.^ personally i liked it and am very happy that i watched for numerous resons: good art, nice music, likeable characters etc. >.< |
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Redfoxoffire said: ^Misuzu died in the arms of her loving MOTHER. Remember, Haruko succeeded in adopting her. The reason I loved Air is the same as everyone else. A beautiful story, great characters, beautiful animations, amazing music (Lia has got to be my favorite Japanese artist), and a good ending. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Personally, I liked Kanon more, and Clannad even more, but Air is still a truly superb anime. THANK YOU FOR HIDING THAT. >:C |
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| Don't worry, it's wrong anyway. |
Megiddo said: Don't worry, it's wrong anyway. Rofl. |
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| Hmm - honestly, I don't understand big success of this series - 2 good eps ( both use cheap tricks to make tearful people cry), but rest is just boring. Visual novel isn't really great too... |
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| It's my #1 favorite anime. If you want me to elaborate why.. Probably it's because of the theme of summer. Also, I like very much how the story is done. |
| It went to fast in certain arcs, I think. But, the main story with Misuzu was so magnificent I forgave that. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| Personally, I really disliked/hated Air, for a few reasons. Reasons: - The "plot" jumped all over the place. - Character design was really piss poor. I mean, sure you get the backstory to Misuzu and her aunt, but that's it. I mean, had Air been longer, Key could've probably fit more backstory in besides "I'm your aunt, I seem to hate you but I really love you, especially when your father who refuses to see you finally shows up for no adequate reason whatsoever." - Air introduced waaaaaaaaaaay too many characters in too short of time. I hate to say it, but it pulled a Chaos Head. Overall, watch the movie. The Air movie isn't great in itself, but a lot better than the series. Hell, I even found the OVA, Air in Summer, more entertaining. So go ahead, consider me cold hearted. I do infact realize this was Key's first attempt at a drama/harem before Kanon 2006 and Clannad. However, that excuse is rather bogus considering Kanon 2006 and Clannad both went on to be masterpieces. |
KreltarJul 21, 2009 11:05 PM
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| Overall, I think I enjoyed AirTV more than the movie. It was cool how the show didn't waste any time. I mean, yeah, some of the other arcs weren't as awesome as Misuzu's but I think the tv series was much more faithful (I could be wrong) to the source material. As for why people love Air: it's because underneath all the pretty visuals and cute girls, there's a story that was beautiful in more ways than one. And, I could tell that Air would probably only get better the more times you rewatch it. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
inan said: You didn't like Air? Well, neither did my friend. He enjoyed Kanon and Clannad to bits however.. He told me that he found AIR's story confusing, and that it didn't make sense. I gave AIR an 8. Well, as I had watched AIR TV 2 years ago, and as I had matured a lot psychologically in that time, maybe I would have thought the same thing as my friend if I watched it now. AIR was the second or third romance anime I've seen, and one of the first 10 anime I've seen as well. To the me back then, AIR was touching and heartwarming. I don't know, I think if anything the show would probably make MORE sense now that your older. I don't think the ending is as hard to grasp as people believe, I just think that alot of people don't want to put in the extra effort to "read" between the lines. It's the same thing with After Story's ending, people say it's confusing when it's actually pretty obvious what happened. Of course, what I thought was going on at the end of both shows could be different from what others think. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| all these people say there was too much for a short time; but honestly 26 episodes would have been too much. the bliss of AIR was that in a few episodes it managed to take your breath away. yes the plot umped around a lot BUT it makes you understand it more. its more enjoyable to watch an anime that doesnt go "oh hi. my name is misuzu. im going go through a lot of suffering because of this thing that happened many years ago..." ect. i guess some people are too lazy to enjoy something and rather get the quick version. BOOH; how lame. anyhow ; air was great. |
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| I like it because it helps me breathe. *tumbleweed* |
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| It's funny. Because just recently I were going to watch a bit of ep 13 again and see the movie. And I were going to see the ranking stats and I thought "It's for sure 152 hate it voters -.- Those 12age boys that loves Naruto but can't pronounce Sasuke and likes him because he looks cool" And then I see this forum D: Well, eveyone has different views but as the second (?) post wrote; noob. Sorry, but that kind of fits in, imo. And I think you maybe are to young for it and doesn't understand. Or maybe you are one of those 12y boys kids that loves shounen because it's soo cool. But :( Well, all this text above may sound pretty stupid =w= I have to accept everyone has their own opinion~ Sorry. |
Beatnik said: I like it because it helps me breathe. Same here, I would be dead without Air. |
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