All posts filed under "Science Fiction"

May 25

Gintama

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Gin Tama shocked me by being likable. I went into the series expecting it to be highly offensive, highly puerile, or a combination of the two.  And I won’t deny that it is, but therein lies the series’ charm. The writer of Gin Tama managed to mix all these negative elements up with good characterizations, amusing parodies, and hidden wit into a very entertaining show. This show is not my normal thing. First off the show is chaotically episodic. I have liked episodic shows in the past, but Gin Tama seems to take it to extremes.

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Feb 11

Gankutsuou

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The art is “teh pretty." Seriously. The animation is an experience in and of itself. Even if you hate the story, which I don’t see why you would, you’ll be in awe of the sheer funky, avant-garde greatness of what Studio Gonzo does in this anime. Please ignore the awkward and embarrassing CGI mecha scene in the middle. We all pretend it just didn’t happen.

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Feb 02

User Submitted Review- Galaxy Angel: As Mysterious as Corned Beef

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What exactly is the mystery that corned beef holds? It is said that the answer has something to do with the shape of the can. This question sits among the plethora of queries within the world of Galaxy Angel.

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Jan 07

User Submitted Review- Heroic Age: Box sets 1 and 2

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If I had to pick a word to describe this series it would be "elegant." If I had to pick two, it would be "elegant and epic." Technically that's three, but I'll spare you the Spanish Inquisition skit and get to a review.

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Nov 20

Evangelion 1.01 You Are (Not) Alone

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It took me a long time to get into the Evangelion series. I know that makes me unusual as everyone seems to have loved it from the start. I think my problem was I started it backwards. I watched the Evangelion: Death and Rebirth movie first (which as you know, ends the series), fell in love with the weird, macabre, tragic angst of it all, and then went to watch the TV series from the start. To say it was jarring would be putting it mildly.

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