Hmm, I see, I haven't watched the movie so I don't know. However, I didn't understand everything about Utena either, the ending was ambiguous but the way the characters played out doesn't seem... pretentious. But of course, that was a big minus for me, as the show relies too much on their symbolism and metaphor without giving us a proper explanation, hence my ride was somewhat disrupted. I also enjoyed the BGM, like the one when Utena enters the arena it just kept going on and on and I can't stop listening to. In the end, I think Utena is all about giving up the past and move on, a rather mature theme, given the release year and the studio who mostly works on "bright and shiny" theme.
And I see you're also watching/reading Made In Abyss, I like the world building but some characters just don't seem to fit for me, except for Ozen & Lyza, I'm really dying to see more Lyza now but looks like it'll take a lot more while.
Good to see you're enjoying it, it somewhat reminds me of Madoka, anyway I liked the art style despite being very old. As for plot and characters I can say it's as "revolutionary" as the title suggests, it managed to blend several themes together while maintaining the tone.
I never watched Sailor Moon before but I do vaguely remember seeing it quite some time on the TV back then, sure brings back some memories.
Well, the awkwardness remains the same, but there's some development in a darker way than the first 2 episode. However I cannot say the execution was seamless, it feels like the studios weren't sure of what to do. It's just as you said, the show makes me understand instantly what's going on but it feels very bland and mediocre, thus making the episode anti-climatic. I think right now it won't make you feel any better than episode 2, as for me I think I can still cope with it for a few more episodes to see if there's any kind of interesting twists.
Yup, I prefer subtlety to straightforwardness. And yeah they can just come up with another way, and the pacing felt very unnecessarily fast as well, I think the character need to grow slowly and the development in ep 2 was awkward as well.
Sure thing. Btw you're watching Utena as I can see, how does it go so far?
So-so I guess, I simply turn my attention to Visual Novel and therefore found little time for anime, but still manage to follow seasonal stuffs.
Hmmm, gotta agree with you about being nothing special apart from the aesthetic value. I see what you mean and you're not alone, since Darling is made from the same producer so you can easily notice the similarities. Not only that, I also finds a lot more references to famous show like TTGL, Code Geass, and Kill-la-kill. I found episode 2 to be disturbing as well, although lots of people are defending it by claiming those fanservice to be "sex metaphor", I can't seem to see the real purpose of making them but for attracting customers. That said, I still decide to stick with it for a bit longer, as Trigger rarely fails me XD.
Yes, the combination of Slice of Life and Fantasy fits the show perfectly. The pacing is probably the show's strongest point, not one moment did i feel bored and it made me laugh hard many times. And yeah i was also moved by the heart-warming scenes, they just keep giving me pleasant surprise every time i click the next button. I agree with you about episode 12, it gives the explanation of how Kobayashi met Tooru and their bond are met, really funny yet touching, and Tooru's flashback is also a plus. Well i can see why people love Kanna so much, but i'm already immune to her lol, but she did move me a few times, still Tooru is imo the star of the show, don't always get to see such a cute girl in anime lately XD. *sigh* only 1 episode left though and i think it's gonna be intense, but don't really want this show to end...
Kobayashi is really amazing, better than my expectation as a Slice of Life show. And i can see why Tooru is your favorite :), she got me pretty quick as well, guess i owe you this one haha.
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And I see you're also watching/reading Made In Abyss, I like the world building but some characters just don't seem to fit for me, except for Ozen & Lyza, I'm really dying to see more Lyza now but looks like it'll take a lot more while.
I never watched Sailor Moon before but I do vaguely remember seeing it quite some time on the TV back then, sure brings back some memories.
Well, the awkwardness remains the same, but there's some development in a darker way than the first 2 episode. However I cannot say the execution was seamless, it feels like the studios weren't sure of what to do. It's just as you said, the show makes me understand instantly what's going on but it feels very bland and mediocre, thus making the episode anti-climatic. I think right now it won't make you feel any better than episode 2, as for me I think I can still cope with it for a few more episodes to see if there's any kind of interesting twists.
Sure thing. Btw you're watching Utena as I can see, how does it go so far?
Hmmm, gotta agree with you about being nothing special apart from the aesthetic value. I see what you mean and you're not alone, since Darling is made from the same producer so you can easily notice the similarities. Not only that, I also finds a lot more references to famous show like TTGL, Code Geass, and Kill-la-kill. I found episode 2 to be disturbing as well, although lots of people are defending it by claiming those fanservice to be "sex metaphor", I can't seem to see the real purpose of making them but for attracting customers. That said, I still decide to stick with it for a bit longer, as Trigger rarely fails me XD.