I happened to be on a site where this was playing in a small window and it came across better. Maybe I need to watch this series on my phone.
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Since this started, I've had this growing theory that peoples' perception of the anime (let alone manga) was does not align with the reality of what the anime was -- precipitated by a false ideal as it currently sits within the zeitgeist. Some of the reactions here only prove that.
This trailer absolutely fucking nailed it.
This trailer absolutely fucking nailed it.
It was very heavy pastiche that flirted with all-out lampooning any chance it got.
Despite the veil of 'mature coolness' it wore on the outside, it was very silly at its core and never took itself seriously.
Despite the veil of 'mature coolness' it wore on the outside, it was very silly at its core and never took itself seriously.
We noticed the anime is on Hulu in both dubbed and subtitled versions, so we may watch the subtitled version to see how the voices change the tone.
I think it's better with the original voices. Most of the dub cast seems miscast to me. However good they may be in general, they're not right for the characters, too different from the originals. I think Melissa Fahn as Ed is an exception, though, IIRC.
If what we see so far is representative, I think the anime did it all much better. The so-called comedic timing and action beats just seem off the mark to me. Just my subjective opinion for what little that's worth. We shall see...
Yes, but there are some episodes that do take themselves very seriously. In particular the arc between Spike and Vicious.
Have you watched the dubbed versions before? That's how I was introduced to it many moons ago and how I think of the show. At one point back in the VHS days you had to pick and choose how you would consume it or you would have to double dip and then with all the airings on Cartoon Network/Toonami it's always dubbed. I've been curious of checking it out subtitled at some point myself as I don't think I ever watched it like that.
Nope.
The show is quirky but I don't think I've ever thought of it as *silly*.
I saw it dubbed first, probably the same number of moons ago, but when I finally saw it subbed, I liked it better that way. The actors' voices and performances just fit the characters and tone much better.
Yes, I've only seen it dubbed. That's why I'm curious to see it with the original voices.
Man, I would've led with that personally...
Well, people who complained that Faye wasn't dressed sexily enough should have less to complain about now...
They've captured the look of the settings and the tech quite well.
They've captured the look of the settings and the tech quite well.
YES!