BiobulletM said:Ok, I started this series because I've loved most of the Gundam I've seen. Wing was my first and favorite, Orphans is the one I feel ended being the most enjoyable, Seed was cool even if I took a while to grow on me. Hathaway took my breath away.
Then I loathed Unicorn (seen 1 hour) and the original Gundam was meh (seen 6 episodes), but I acknowledge its historical value.
But then there is 00. I've seen 4 episodes so far, but I've planned to watch at least 6, but so far, it has been an snooze fest.
I see many people praise it, the series has a 8.0+. its a long series, so they might be taking their time to get it going. I want to give it an honest try, but also some insight from those who like it.
So, here is what I think is very bland so far and I'd like to know if it will get better... of if something I haven't mentioned will become the main dish on the story.
1. Bland animation.
I know, for it's time it was very kick ass, I can see that. But for today standard its pretty uninspiring, the choreography is bland (and I don't think that's was good for its age considering Eureka Seven had more dynamism 3 years before).
2. No character development
I know this might be an issue because I'm early on the series; but take G Wing for example, we get a clear idea of the main protagonist personalities early on, even with the original MSG. I've read a post pointing out that the pilots don't get developed... but anyone else? is it even worth it?
3. Too many characters
I don't mind they introduce too many characters at once, but they should remain on the background until they get properly introduced. Instead they get some dull lines every once in a while during each episode. Those lines don't develop any character and take focus out of the progress of the story. Will this pay off on the long run?
4. The goal from the start is a little out of focus
OK, big goal: stop wars wherever there is war. Early on, the viewer barely understands Celestial Being, even less their villains, because the main villain is an idea, and because we don't know much of the world aside from the factions created, is hard to care, it's hard to focus the attention. Will it get amore laser focused goal? Or will this abstract goal pay off?