| To me it looks like an anime that tries hard to look smart while telling some kind of a story, and fails at both of these. Am I missing something? |
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| Nope. You're not missing anything. Anyway, that's precisely why it is appealing to the public(though the part where it is failing at both is subjective to the viewer). I find the spy antics to be so-so but plenty of people I know are relatively surprised and find it great. |
| I dropped this on episode 1 so I wouldn't know lol. |
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| At least give reasons and knowing your history of making stupid threads, I can't take anything you post seriously. |
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| The anime community is so starved for something different from the usual that they eat this shit up despite it not being that good. |
| . Spy thrillers aren't common in anime. . The historical setting (1930's close to World War 2). . Typical fanservice that would cause distraction doesn't seem like it will be the case for this anime. . It seems episodic so there will hopefully be a lot of character focus. . Jazzy soundtrack. |
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| Nice of you to be asking for other people's opinion while sprouting judgmental statement without giving any valid reasons to back up your point. "I think it tries hard to look smart" is no form of valid criticism. I like this show because it's premise, political and historical theme, the time period it takes place in, diverse and interesting cast, the fact that it's a spy drama, gorgeous art direction and cinematography. |
DoomdoctorApr 22, 2016 2:38 AM
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-Mahesvara said: It so happens, that your opinion means very little to me.At least give reasons and knowing your history of making stupid threads, I can't take anything you post seriously. VanishingKira said: That's what it looks like. I did not see any positive sides of the show after 3 episodes, besides drawn style.The anime community is so starved for something different from the usual that they eat this shit up despite it not being that good. DrGeroCreation said: I don't even remembering seeing at least 1 of them.. Spy thrillers aren't common in anime. Doomdoctor said: It feels like I watched a bootleg version of this, I got cheated.I like this show because it's premise, political and historical theme, the time period it takes place in, diverse and interesting cast, the fact that it's a spy drama, gorgeous art direction and cinematography. |
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ExTamplier said: -Mahesvara said: It so happens, that your opinion means very little to me At least give reasons and knowing your history of making stupid threads, I can't take anything you post seriously. Its not an opinion, its a fact. |
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| It's exposition heavy, which means those who want their action to pick up quickly won't like it. I completely understand. Honestly, I thought from the first episode that it would be AOTS. However, the telling not showing got magnified in the second episode, then the third episode threw the pacing entirely out of wack. It's already dropped the top 2 spots in my top 10 to Mayoiga and Kabaneri, and it doesn't pick up within the next few episodes, it's dropping out entirely. |
| eh, i think it will be good i'm not super picky and it reminds me of baccano |
| Cuz' muh maturity. As simple as that. Although is not like this show is popular or something. In fact, it's rated 7.74 (which is pretty bad for MAL standards). I don't even know why you're complaining because it isn't appealing that many viewers. |
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| Different strokes for different folks. I really am digging it so far, but I also liked Night Raid 1931 or whatever it was called. Sort of gives me that same feeling. |
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ColdBreeze said: Cishet said: Although is not like this show is popular or something. In fact, it's rated 7.74 (which is pretty bad for MAL standards). Woat? 7,74 is a good bit above average here. It's not really high but still good. Not at all having in mind that most people rate with extremely high scores (8, 9, 10). That's the reason every popular anime has an 8 as average. This has an 7.74, which means it isn't overrated or overhyped. Therefore, OP making this thread confuses me, because this anime isn't being praised at all. |
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| Boring shit! With Japanese speaking engrish. Meh. |
| The first 2 episodes are pretty interesting but the 3rd episode is weak imo. Hope next episodes will be better. I also hope that it won't just be episodic story from each of the characters. Still, I can't see this anime getting a decent amount of sales. Maybe production I.G is trying to explore a new territory and somehow hoping to be successful? |
| This show style isn't like 'usual' anime these day, more like Imitation Game movie or something similiar to that. And that's what make it interesting. |
HiatusXHiatus said: more like Imitation Game movie or something similiar to that. And that's what make it interesting. Same thing that came to my mind while watching the first episode. Really liked that movie, it made me interested in that time period. It has the potential to be really interesting. |
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| i don't understand why this prised like second comeing of originality when conrevo is neglected... |
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yuliyana29 said: you can just see the coment above dude... it mature! it's not ecchi, it's not shounen shit... no shit sherlock....Kuma said: i don't understand why this prised like second comeing of originality when conrevo is neglected... where did you get the idea that JG is prised? |
KumaApr 27, 2016 2:42 AM
"If taking responsibility for a mistake that cannot be undone means death, it's not that hard to die. At least, not as hard as to live on." |
Cishet said: Not at all having in mind that most people rate with extremely high scores (8, 9, 10). That's the reason every popular anime has an 8 as average. This has an 7.74, which means it isn't overrated or overhyped. Therefore, OP making this thread confuses me, because this anime isn't being praised at all. look at this http://graph.anime.plus/s/globals the global average score is: 7.15 so being rated "now" 7.71 is "above average" by MAL standards, and i agree with it being above average (but it's also true it's losing steam fast with each new episode) |
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| I had high expectations but it is just trying too hard to be smart. The last episode for example was a spot the MC game, and the plot seems to be getting nowhere fast. You ain't missing shit. |
jejehartadi said: The first 2 episodes are pretty interesting but the 3rd episode is weak imo. Hope next episodes will be better. I also hope that it won't just be episodic story from each of the characters. Still, I can't see this anime getting a decent amount of sales. Maybe production I.G is trying to explore a new territory and somehow hoping to be successful? You took the words out of my mouth. I seriously considering to stop here. |
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yuliyana29 said: exactly that's my point dude... people just judge a series as the way it is... not the way it executed..Kuma said: you can just see the coment above dude... it mature! it's not ecchi, it's not shounen shit... just bc it's mature ppl won't have any issues with this show. yeah, right. |
"If taking responsibility for a mistake that cannot be undone means death, it's not that hard to die. At least, not as hard as to live on." |
| Ah, a classic example of what we like to call having a "Shit taste". |
msrcali said: Protaku said: So you went out of your way to say that? You're like the worst kind of person, just because this is the Internet doesn't mean I really give shit that you didn't fell loke watching the show but for the love of Mr. popo do you have to tell the world in a post talking about the plot that you don't care enough to watch but enough to shit talk. Get a fucking life.I dropped this on episode 1 so I wouldn't know lol. Lol you triggered mate? I hope you are. I even game the show the honor of having me sit through the entire first episode so be happy. |
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| I don't think it's trying to be smart though What it does do is try to create suspense. So far, the episodes have been a hit or miss. I enjoyed ep 3, but ep 4 fell flat for me. |
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ExTamplier said: To me it looks like an anime that tries hard to look smart while telling some kind of a story, and fails at both of these. Am I missing something? Well anime that fail to tell some kind of story while trying to look smart are realky sucessfull like fate stay night so it is pretty obvious why they are trying to do it again |
ExTamplier said: To me it looks like an anime that tries hard to look smart while telling some kind of a story, and fails at both of these. Am I missing something? I understand your grievance. On my part, I gave it a shot because all these edgelord or super hero titles make me sick. There's no end to them. JG has the merit to be different. It falls too short to meet all the expectations, but it's still an alright entry for this season. It's not too overhyped and overrated at least. So far, I give it a 6,8 out of 10. nb: verily, this tries to look smart by quoting Horace and this kind of things, instead in fully brushing up the storyline. It is riddled with plot conveniences and big clichés like the temporary amnesia bit. Moreover, JG is way too weak in terms of mystery as I evidenced on the fourth episode's convo. |
sorceryApr 27, 2016 7:26 PM
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| To those who are annoyed with the lack of a "skeleton" story behind every episode, here is what I read about the book (because I was wondering if this would be episodic): BooksfromJapan said: Under false identities, these agents go their solitary ways to fulfill daring missions in Tokyo, Yokohama, Shanghai and elsewhere, all the while remembering Yuki's teachings. Among the most gripping of the episodes in the book is Robinson, the tale of an agent in London named Izawa and his escape after capture by British intelligence. Like the rest of the collection, the story highlights the notion of spies as operatives who do battle not with brawn, but with brains. A sequel anthology, Daburu joka (Double Joker), was published in 2009. |
| Do you watch western tv shows? they're like joker game but more cheesy and mediocre acting. Joker Game is actually well executed. |
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