Tobimaroo said: No, Ainosuke is not "overweight". He's not even close to fat. He's a pedophile. And he can do whatever he wants behind the mask. Sure. And that is go after underage boys. And Langa didn't give flowers to Adam, Adam gave flowers to Langa twice. Because Adam is a pedophile. I can't appreciate how awesome pedophiles are. Because pedophiles are decidedly NOT awesome. No, Ainosuke is just an overweight idiot with untreated mental trauma. Adam is his mask, hiding behind which, he can do whatever he wants. And for his total lack of freedom from the real world, for some reason, such as Reki and Langa have to pay. The funny thing is that Langa uses it to show Reki how cool he is. He's not just saying that: you can appreciate how amazing Adam is. And I don’t remember Langa giving flowers to Adam. He didn't even give them to Reki. ) |
Injenss said: If I have to be a bit picky with your reply, if SK8 was going to be put in any type of BL genre, it would be more of Shounen Ai (focuses much of the fluff and pureness) than Yaoi (which is more explicit and smutty and mature). This trash anime has a high score because it's lowkey Yaoi. The ladies have pushed this up because they love the cute boys falling into each other's arms at finish lines, giving each other flowers and whatnot. If you subtracted the BL aspect of this anime from it, it would certainly fall down to the score level it deserves. Which is probably like a 6. I rated it a 2, personally. But, I can be harsh. I'm pretty sure this would be a 6 without the "cute boy" stuff. I think this series got much attention because of the sport as well, not because of the boys. I, for one, am a girl, but I for certain did not begin to watch it simply because of Reki and Langa. I watched it because it looked interesting and that I finally found a character whom I can relate myself with - Reki. |
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TheOneOfSeven said: Yeah, that's fair. Shounen Ai is a better descriptor than Yaoi since no sexual activity took place. I actually saw a review that stated that this is a part of the Japanese Olympic propaganda push. So, I think that also has something to do with it, as well. Because as a story, it's just nowhere near an 8. To try and score this is the realm of Love is War or Baccano, is just ridiculous. But, I don't knock you for liking it by relating to the characters. I can dig that. To each their own. I didn't like Reki, personally. Because I saw him as a hater. He cuts Langa off and turns his back on his people because he's not as good as Langa. If you can't support your boy in his success, and turn your back on people who you gave your word to, I'm not going to rock with you. Injenss said: If I have to be a bit picky with your reply, if SK8 was going to be put in any type of BL genre, it would be more of Shounen Ai (focuses much of the fluff and pureness) than Yaoi (which is more explicit and smutty and mature). This trash anime has a high score because it's lowkey Yaoi. The ladies have pushed this up because they love the cute boys falling into each other's arms at finish lines, giving each other flowers and whatnot. If you subtracted the BL aspect of this anime from it, it would certainly fall down to the score level it deserves. Which is probably like a 6. I rated it a 2, personally. But, I can be harsh. I'm pretty sure this would be a 6 without the "cute boy" stuff. I think this series got much attention because of the sport as well, not because of the boys. I, for one, am a girl, but I for certain did not begin to watch it simply because of Reki and Langa. I watched it because it looked interesting and that I finally found a character whom I can relate myself with - Reki. |
Injenss said: And that's completely cool if you think like that, it's more of like how he sometimes feel and that hits close home to me. And like you said it, each to their own. I have read your other replies and pretty much disagree with them, but I am thankful we are having a peaceful discussion. Agree to disagree basically.TheOneOfSeven said: Yeah, that's fair. Shounen Ai is a better descriptor than Yaoi since no sexual activity took place. I actually saw a review that stated that this is a part of the Japanese Olympic propaganda push. So, I think that also has something to do with it, as well. Because as a story, it's just nowhere near an 8. To try and score this is the realm of Love is War or Baccano, is just ridiculous. But, I don't knock you for liking it by relating to the characters. I can dig that. To each their own. I didn't like Reki, personally. Because I saw him as a hater. He cuts Langa off and turns his back on his people because he's not as good as Langa. If you can't support your boy in his success, and turn your back on people who you gave your word to, I'm not going to rock with you. If I have to be a bit picky with your reply, if SK8 was going to be put in any type of BL genre, it would be more of Shounen Ai (focuses much of the fluff and pureness) than Yaoi (which is more explicit and smutty and mature). I think this series got much attention because of the sport as well, not because of the boys. I, for one, am a girl, but I for certain did not begin to watch it simply because of Reki and Langa. I watched it because it looked interesting and that I finally found a character whom I can relate myself with - Reki. |
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Injenss said: Tobimaroo said: No, Ainosuke is not "overweight". He's not even close to fat. He's a pedophile. And he can do whatever he wants behind the mask. Sure. And that is go after underage boys. And Langa didn't give flowers to Adam, Adam gave flowers to Langa twice. Because Adam is a pedophile. I can't appreciate how awesome pedophiles are. Because pedophiles are decidedly NOT awesome. No, Ainosuke is just an overweight idiot with untreated mental trauma. Adam is his mask, hiding behind which, he can do whatever he wants. And for his total lack of freedom from the real world, for some reason, such as Reki and Langa have to pay. The funny thing is that Langa uses it to show Reki how cool he is. He's not just saying that: you can appreciate how amazing Adam is. And I don’t remember Langa giving flowers to Adam. He didn't even give them to Reki. ) Injenss said: Tobimaroo said: Yeah, I know Adam is far from a boy. He's a pedophile. Which is gross as hell and another reason this anime sucked. If Langa hadn't gone skating on "S" to impress Reki, he wouldn't have caught Adam's eye. And Adam is far from a boy already. Bruh, you have HxH, Kenshin, Gurren Lagan, Code Geass and Black Lagon in your favorites, all those anime have pedo shit in them lol Literally adult/kid couples in all of them. |
Bernrika said: Injenss said: No, Ainosuke is not "overweight". He's not even close to fat. He's a pedophile. And he can do whatever he wants behind the mask. Sure. And that is go after underage boys. And Langa didn't give flowers to Adam, Adam gave flowers to Langa twice. Because Adam is a pedophile. I can't appreciate how awesome pedophiles are. Because pedophiles are decidedly NOT awesome. Injenss said: Yeah, I know Adam is far from a boy. He's a pedophile. Which is gross as hell and another reason this anime sucked. Bruh, you have HxH, Kenshin, Gurren Lagan, Code Geass and Black Lagon in your favorites, all those anime have pedo shit in them lol Literally adult/kid couples in all of them. Even if Pedo stuff was in all of those animes (and it isn't), none of that was the main theme of the anime. Yeah, Hisoka is a pedo (and I don't like Hisoka, either, he's creepy as hell), but all of HxH wasn't about Hisoka pedoing on Gon and Killua, like SK8 was all about Adam and Langa. I don't know what you're talking about with pedophilia couples being in any of those other animes. Kaoru was 17 in the first episode of Rurouni Kenshin, her and Kenshin didn't become romantic until years after the first arc. She was in her 20s when she married Kenshin. If you're referencing Roberta from Black Lagoon, she had no romantic inclinations towards her master, it was purely motherly based off of her past trauma as a guerilla. Everyone else in that anime was an adult, besides Hansel and Gretel who got murked quickly and had no romantic angle. Everyone was basically the same age in Code Geass, and I don't even remember any couples I saw it so long ago. They were all teenagers. In Gurren Lagaan, Kamina and Yoko, were 18 and 14 (not pedo) and Simon and Nia, were 14 and 13. Also not a pedo couple. It's possible that in the many years since I've seen those animes that I've forgotten some couple in there, but I don't think so. But, Pedophilia sucks, ergo, the more of it there is in an anime, the less I will like it. I didn't say SK8 sucks just because of pedophilia. It sucks because of a flimsy plot, bad dialogue, ridiculous characters, and bad direction. But, it also sucks because a main theme was pedophilia. You can still be a good anime and have a pedo characater in it. I'm just going to hate that character and angle, but still like your anime if it's good. SK8 is just not good. That's my opinion. You're free to enjoy it regardless of my feelings for it. |
| If I had to describe this show it would be the candy of anime. It's not serious, doesn't have any significant plotline but is damn fun to watch. Besides the unrealistic overpowered skating and the creep villain-like antagonist I have no other complaints and must say I've enjoyed it way more than expected. It's one of those animes where you don't have to take things too seriously but it'll be one hell of a ride. Of course, not everyone will like it and it's perfectly fine not to just like with any other show. Just because some people like it and some don't doesn't make it either a bad or a super good show so I really don't understand the point of even creating such threads. Either chill and enjoy or drop and move on to another show if you can't enjoy. Peace. |
Injenss said: Bernrika said: Bruh, you have HxH, Kenshin, Gurren Lagan, Code Geass and Black Lagon in your favorites, all those anime have pedo shit in them lol Literally adult/kid couples in all of them. Even if Pedo stuff was in all of those animes (and it isn't), none of that was the main theme of the anime. Yeah, Hisoka is a pedo (and I don't like Hisoka, either, he's creepy as hell), but all of HxH wasn't about Hisoka pedoing on Gon and Killua, like SK8 was all about Adam and Langa. Doesn't matter, still pedo. If you're referencing Roberta from Black Lagoon, she had no romantic inclinations towards her master, it was purely motherly based off of her past trauma as a guerilla. Everyone else in that anime was an adult, besides Hansel and Gretel who got murked quickly and had no romantic angle. They fucking kiss! Everyone was basically the same age in Code Geass, and I don't even remember any couples I saw it so long ago. They were all teenagers. CC is like one billion of years buddy. In Gurren Lagaan, Kamina and Yoko, were 18 and 14 (not pedo) and Simon and Nia, were 14 and 13. Also not a pedo couple. 18 and 14 is pedo bruh. |
Bernrika said: Injenss said: Even if Pedo stuff was in all of those animes (and it isn't), none of that was the main theme of the anime. Yeah, Hisoka is a pedo (and I don't like Hisoka, either, he's creepy as hell), but all of HxH wasn't about Hisoka pedoing on Gon and Killua, like SK8 was all about Adam and Langa. Doesn't matter, still pedo. If you're referencing Roberta from Black Lagoon, she had no romantic inclinations towards her master, it was purely motherly based off of her past trauma as a guerilla. Everyone else in that anime was an adult, besides Hansel and Gretel who got murked quickly and had no romantic angle. They fucking kiss! Everyone was basically the same age in Code Geass, and I don't even remember any couples I saw it so long ago. They were all teenagers. CC is like one billion of years buddy. In Gurren Lagaan, Kamina and Yoko, were 18 and 14 (not pedo) and Simon and Nia, were 14 and 13. Also not a pedo couple. 18 and 14 is pedo bruh. 1. And? What's your point? Because I already said it was pedo and I hate it and don't like Hisoka. 2. Garcia kissed her while she was in a psychotic rage, without her permission and the shock calmed her down. They have a family relationship, the boy even said his maids were like sisters to him. 3. What is your point? CC and Lelouch weren't a couple. (I did forget CC was immortal). 4. No, it's not. Pedo is like 21 and up messing with kids. Grown adults, not fellow teens. Stop trying to make stuff up or take relationships out of context to defend this trash anime. If you enjoy SK8 and Adam, just enjoy it. No one cares either way. Not one of the anime you mentioned has pedophilia as a main theme like SK8. Deal with it, man. |
| great animation, great music, entertaining, cute boys, hot guys, colorful, good characters. i mean why do you think people watch stuff like free or black butler? it's not amazing by any means but it's fun to watch and does its job. i don't rlly think anyone treated this like it was the second coming of jesus christ or anything |
| For me the issue I had with it was the forced touchy feely stuff that dragged on over several episodes. Reki went from a down to earth chilled out dude who is always considerate - to a jealous asshole, all in a near instant. They then dragged this attitude for a few eps, and then BAM, as suddenly as it happened, he goes back to normal and they start talking like they're old lovers. I get that there needs to be a storyline that helps to flesh out the characters but this one was just ridiculous. |
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Injenss said: This trash anime has a high score because it's lowkey Yaoi. The ladies have pushed this up because they love the cute boys falling into each other's arms at finish lines, giving each other flowers and whatnot. If you subtracted the BL aspect of this anime from it, it would certainly fall down to the score level it deserves. Which is probably like a 6. I rated it a 2, personally. But, I can be harsh. I'm pretty sure this would be a 6 without the "cute boy" stuff. Don't you know what yaoi means? Its not yaoi or BL, it has some BL aspects but its not BL, i feel like it will still be good even without the BL aspects. Also are you assuming that just girls do this? Two of the english voice actors who are male ships two male characters together so its not just us girls pushing it, it also includes males. |
"We are all like fireworks: we climb, we shine and always go our separate ways and become further apart. But even when that time comes, let's not disappear like a firework and continue to shine.. forever." |
| The series is popular bc of ADAM. As much as a bunch of western teens whine about his character, he IS the most popular character in Japan, the Japanese viewers (and the anime staff) adore him. If ADAM wasn't there, the show wouldn't have been as popular. |
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