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Aeonenleben said: She is dumb and acts like a little kid. She shows no sign of intelligence or character development at all... Sorry, were you watching something else? Or can you not recognise intelligence and quick learning? |
petch said: Aeonenleben said: She is dumb and acts like a little kid. She shows no sign of intelligence or character development at all... Sorry, were you watching something else? Or can you not recognise intelligence and quick learning? I can but it seems we have quite a different opinion on what intelligence is... |
"Es irrt der Mensch, solang er strebt." - Faust I, Vers 317 |
Aeonenleben said: petch said: Aeonenleben said: She is dumb and acts like a little kid. She shows no sign of intelligence or character development at all... Sorry, were you watching something else? Or can you not recognise intelligence and quick learning? I can but it seems we have quite a different opinion on what intelligence is... In that first quote you're talking about sugane right? if not i'm certain you didn't even watched the episode, a clear sign of intelligence is the hability to think for themselves and do discern between what's right and wrong without following others like a sheep, traits that hajime possesses and sugane lacks most of the times.. |
 I notice Paiman is nice to Sugune in all of their interactions, like this part. I thought for sure he was going to say "this is gross!" based on the sound he made but he decided to be polite. I guess they've been living together for awhile now so they are like a family. |
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| I wonder if anyone can keep up with Hajime, just watching her makes me feel tired. |
| Well, while Hajime is still annoying, this show has actually picked up a bit for me. Gatchaman Crowds may not be the simple "power rangers" knock-off that I thought it was and seems to have quite a few layers of plot running through it. We seem to have a history here about this world involving some disaster that happened prior to the opening of the show. We also have to call into question what the MESS really are, why are they taking people and who are the real enemies here? What really is GALAX? There seems to be something just a bit sinister about it. And who is this green-eyed boy dressed in drag that has a NOTE with another symbol upon it that seems to be controlling GALAX? Who is the pointy-toothed he/she that seems to feed on misery and anger? This episode decided to pull ALL the questions out of the bag. Hajime and the Sugane have some romantic tension and anger building up, where she is showing him how to gain friends and let go. However, even if I can see what they are trying to do with her character, I still find her way too random and idiotic for an MC. I can usually like a character to be out of the box, but this is really to the extreme! Perhaps that why I find Jou as my favorite character. There is so much randomness in this show, that I have to steady myself by falling back on our standard laidback emo cool guy, who happens to be a megane-kun as well. All the better...;) I give this episode a 7.7/10. |
| Galax is the social networking software heh |
Nasty001 said:  No panty shots?! Well, it is a HE. I'm guessing he was wearing his regular underwear under that goth get-up. |
Aeonenleben said: petch said: Aeonenleben said: She is dumb and acts like a little kid. She shows no sign of intelligence or character development at all... Sorry, were you watching something else? Or can you not recognise intelligence and quick learning? I can but it seems we have quite a different opinion on what intelligence is... Just because she isn't pretencious about her intelligence doesn't mean it isn't there. |
 Even with her green hair I thought for certain Utsutsu was human but her clones and hair movements say otherwise. Joe has that dark and mysterious thing about him and he stays calm and layed back yet his Suit looks very intimidating and for lack of a better word "hardcore". I think this means there is something more to him then he lets on. Sugune is the polar opposite of Hajime which makes room for some development on his part. Rui on the other hand is similar to Hajime: they both like cute things and they both are "hungry". So I'm interested in seeing how these two will act when they clash. I can't say much about O.D., J.J., and Berg Katse their characters are still a mystery to me. |
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| Seems this is not a generic powerranger rip-off after all. You don't see pacifism in these types of shows often either. Definetly happy with this ep. |
| I love the fighting scenes and curious about GALAX |
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RandomPerson4 said: You don't see pacifism in these types of shows often either It's actually very disturbing, and I think that it's sort of sad and ironic how optimistic and positive behavior is looked as weird and I don't mean people who don't like Hajime, just look at how Sugane reacts. And speaking of audience if Sugane was the protagonist then I think most people would think that he is pretty normal for that role. Interesting how things change in time. |
| Hajime becomes slightly less annoying, while Sugane becomes more annoying. I really like the art style, but the characters are shit. Dropped. |
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| Wait but... the only reason why I'm loving this series so much right now is because of Hajime. I love her approach to things. She's completely different and she does her own thing and isn't afraid of anything. I thought this would be something like Steins; Gate. I'm completely off, but I don't dislike how the show has been going. I love that Hajime is trying/ starting to get through to Sugane. She's not stupid and cheery. Like someone else said she's an eccentric genius... she's really weird, but she's thinking in that head. Unlike Sugane and the other Gatchaman that just accept things as they are and follow their duty without questioning it. For example, when she brought up the "why do we fight" cliché, it was super casual and I love everyone's reactions. |
AzureAlert said: Hajime becomes slightly less annoying, while Sugane becomes more annoying. I really like the art style, but the characters are shit. Dropped. I'm glad people like you will have their scores rendered worthless when the show is finished. |
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YoumuKonpaku said: AzureAlert said: Hajime becomes slightly less annoying, while Sugane becomes more annoying. I really like the art style, but the characters are shit. Dropped. I'm glad people like you will have their scores rendered worthless when the show is finished. Do you really judge people based on their opinion on one anime? That's pretty shallow. |
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| Hajime is too awesome <3 |
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VioLink said: Even with her green hair I thought for certain Utsutsu was human but her clones and hair movements say otherwise. Were those really clones, though? It almost felt like they were just showing how she works all day by having two of her on screen, but now that you mention it I guess they really could be clones. |
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| pretty boring... will watch it thou |
neontaster said: VioLink said: Even with her green hair I thought for certain Utsutsu was human but her clones and hair movements say otherwise. Were those really clones, though? It almost felt like they were just showing how she works all day by having two of her on screen, but now that you mention it I guess they really could be clones. They are in the OP too, maybe its her power?  |
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VioLink said: Definitely possible. I thought maybe she was psychic but having clones all over the place acting as spies could be the real power. |
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figuette said: It's actually very disturbing, and I think that it's sort of sad and ironic how optimistic and positive behavior is looked as weird and I don't mean people who don't like Hajime, just look at how Sugane reacts. Nowadays, if you don't eliminate the "enemy" in an anime, you are called "naive". An example of these type of backlash can be seen in Macross Frontier forums (with the Vajra), the Suisei no Gargantia forums (with Hideauze), etc. The generic excuse mostly come from misconceptions about "saving more lives", "survival", etc. However, how many of them actually really think about it more than repeating a mantra-like propaganda? Like Hajime said, it's like you are only looking in one direction, completely missing the entire range of possible choices, which might not lead to violence. Not that these paths are necessarily better. However, to not even consider them is the wrong approach. It is very important to keep your mind flexible and not set into stone like a programmed robot. Also, Hajime seems to have some form of advanced instinct and clairvoyance with an extremely positive world view. Also, it seems she's a natural prodigy. |
wakka9caJul 19, 2013 7:49 PM
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
| Yes, very much so. wakka9ca said: Also, Hajime seems to have some form of advanced instinct and clairvoyance with an extremely positive world view. Also, it seems she's a natural prodigy. I might be projecting, but the more I think about it the more I think that this all is not without a reason, not just a directing choice but very plot relevant. |
figuetteJul 19, 2013 7:59 PM
| About a week ago, I said that I was on board with this one, but I take that back. It's not that this series has left a bad impression on me, but my inclination to watching anime recently has hit a major low, and this show hasn't gripped me enough for me to desire to go on. I feel like it's lacking something, though I can't quite put my finger on it, and I've felt it since the first episode as well. |
| This anime is like some acid trip.. and Hajime is at the center of this Wonderland. Anyway, I think the GALAX 'thing' is a nice criticism to dystopic social media future where people detached from reality and relies on the GALAX for way too much for making decision. Like how it was shown in first episode train scene, or in this episode when they decided not to call ambulance because GALAX summons helps from another GALAX user in vicinity. This is purely speculative opinion of me: |
azzuReJul 19, 2013 9:43 PM
| The most important things in life is the people that you care about |
| I first watched Gatchaman in 1979. My heart almost stopped when I heard the word GALAX. And I can say this.. This IS Gatchaman. |
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| love the anime and the mc.. and that fucking song is so catchy. |
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| Well, I like the detail in their suits. . ., but she is slightly annoying me. Just a little, I hope it doesn't get worse -.- |
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| Gatchaman Crowds is such an entertaining anime to watch, I have such a fun time watching it. I really like Hajime a lot more now. She's such a genki/energetic character but she's also a really good-willed and strong person. Sugane is such a newbie in terms of human interactions. I'm hoping at the end of this series, Hajime and Sugane get together. xD The fight scenes were really cool and the OST is freaking amazing as always. So the pink haired girl is actually the black haired girl! 5/5 |
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Krimson said: I first watched Gatchaman in 1979. My heart almost stopped when I heard the word GALAX. And I can say this.. This IS Gatchaman. I hope they don't burn themselves into phoenix thou.. |
| The most important things in life is the people that you care about |
babymilo91 said: +1She bedazzled her NOTE lol. Enjoyable episode. Dat Hajime. |
Please learn about cel animation and its technical process. Learn how special effects and backlighting were done without computers. |
| Really enjoying this series a lot. Hajime in casual clothes is so cute!! <3 Really loving her a lot >_< Lol'd at the part she just walked up to JJ XD |
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| Sailor Gatcha lol |
1idd0kunJul 20, 2013 2:14 AM
| Hajime is random and so Mess aren't necesserily evil? cool it brings new question to the table |
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azzuRe said: Go further. GALAX could be used for evil, but you are forgettig Hajime here. Maybe the Gatchaman want to destroy it and Hajime would just make her own thing and save it without destroying it, showing everyone that good will prevail. I genuinly love Hajime as a protagonist. Its nice to see someone who want to change the world with bounds, trust and being nice instead of punch everything in submission. |
figuette said: Yes, very much so. wakka9ca said: Also, Hajime seems to have some form of advanced instinct and clairvoyance with an extremely positive world view. Also, it seems she's a natural prodigy. I might be projecting, but the more I think about it the more I think that this all is not without a reason, not just a directing choice but very plot relevant. Exactly. I think that showing J.J. with that scissor/paper work might be related to the fact that hajime's theme is also scissors. |
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1idd0kun said: Sailor Gatcha lol nice find^^ is kinda similar too, maybe a small homage. |
| Hajime is kinda the energetic type, oh dear I love her character. Nice episode tho :D 5/5 |
| damn I start to like Gatchaman now XD GATCHA GATCHA GATCHAMAN ! XD hajime is really cute and strong XD and hajime taming a MESS XD lol XD crazy shit you got there :p and she walk to JJ :3 damn cool! XD I started to like this character :3 btw,, utsu-tsu is suprisingly cute! :3 VioLink said:  holy..! XD hajime is really cute ! XD love it! XD Mills said:  that pose of hajime! XD lovely! XD VioLink said:  yes YES YES damn.. who is he/she? is it she or he? XD btw.. awesome OST doesn't hear so much in this episode :3 not like in the episode 1.. :3 |
| Ugh. As much as dislike this I can't deny this anime seems to have more going for it that it seems at first sight. I wouldn't call Hajime super intelligent, but neither would I call her dumb. She seems to have a different view on things, but she stills acts retarded at times. I don't mind the show going to pacifism route, but at least have some foreshadowing that the MESS aren't super evil. The way it was done was just typical ''I want to save everyone'' behavior. I'm sure this anime would have be so much better if it weren't for the overly eccentric behaviour. As for Galax, I don't think it being some form of social criticism is executed that well. It's just not engaging at all. I think that anime like Tiger & Bunny, which highlights that more and more aspects of the world are becoming like a marketplace, do a much better job at it. I mean, at one point the heroes were told they couldn't fight the villain because it was commercial time. But Gatchaman Crowds just takes us getting more and more dependant on social media such as Facebook, and places a villain behind it. I really hope there's more to that than it seems, as right now it's just unoriginal and dull. |
StrawJul 20, 2013 6:31 AM
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makarov52 said: Its a crossdressing "he".damn.. who is he/she? is it she or he? XD |
Frontalbrise said: makarov52 said: Its a crossdressing "he".damn.. who is he/she? is it she or he? XD |
| Okay episode, better than the first. This isn't really my favorite Anime of the Summer but it seems to have many elements to make an interesting series. I still haven't changed my opinion of the characters though. |
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