#24708 - 08/11/11 10:08 AM
Re: What anime did you just buy?
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By Stefanie
"Madlax is sort of an "anime parts kit." There's a lot of cool stuff there that would make for a top ten anime series, but it feels like it was pieced together wrong, with a few parts missing. It doesn't fully realize its potential, but even so, it's a fun watch."
Yes, that makes perfect since to me. Good analogy.
edit(Hmm, not sure is analogy is the right word to use here? Oh well.)
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#24720 - 08/11/11 08:23 PM
Re: What anime did you just buy?
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I dunno about ya'll-but to me the overall enjoyment factor of a series outweighs the individual elements that meke it up. Take Sailor Moon for example-it has all of the typical "magical girl" elements-it follows the checklist of magical girl cliches right down to the last point-ditzy, clumsy lead-check, brainy but shy girl-check, hot headed martial arts expert who just happens to live in a shinto temple-check, handsome male lead-check, typical villian of the week premise-check, but the way that it's all put together is what makes it so appealing and fun to watch. The same applies to Madlax-I found it to be greater than the sum of it's parts-an enjoyable watch.
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#24729 - 08/11/11 10:41 PM
Re: What anime did you just buy?
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It’s okay kiku you are not alone, we’re all in this together. We're here to help each other through these trying times and new anime purchases  Thanks for being there for me B Dub.
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#24730 - 08/11/11 10:48 PM
Re: What anime did you just buy?
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Madlax is sort of an "anime parts kit." There's a lot of cool stuff there that would make for a top ten anime series, but it feels like it was pieced together wrong, with a few parts missing. It doesn't fully realize its potential, but even so, it's a fun watch. Opinions vary, though. [/color] I suspect that with Madlax, much like a fine dinner, the meal's other courses are just as important as the separate ingredients. In this case, the other courses being Noir and El Cazador De La Bruja. I don't care what any review said, I was so absorbed by Hunter Of The Witch (ECDLB) that I was beside myself; and that was only 1st course! I'm hungry. Mmm, anime.
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#24731 - 08/11/11 10:51 PM
Re: What anime did you just buy?
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I dunno about ya'll-but to me the overall enjoyment factor of a series outweighs the individual elements that meke it up. Take Sailor Moon for example-it has all of the typical "magical girl" elements-it follows the checklist of magical girl cliches right down to the last point-ditzy, clumsy lead-check, brainy but shy girl-check, hot headed martial arts expert who just happens to live in a shinto temple-check, handsome male lead-check, typical villian of the week premise-check, but the way that it's all put together is what makes it so appealing and fun to watch. The same applies to Madlax-I found it to be greater than the sum of it's parts-an enjoyable watch. Have you ever seen Robot Chicken's take on Sailor Moon?
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#24737 - 08/12/11 08:17 AM
Re: What anime did you just buy?
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I dunno about ya'll-but to me the overall enjoyment factor of a series outweighs the individual elements that meke it up. Take Sailor Moon for example-it has all of the typical "magical girl" elements-it follows the checklist of magical girl cliches right down to the last point-ditzy, clumsy lead-check, brainy but shy girl-check, hot headed martial arts expert who just happens to live in a shinto temple-check, handsome male lead-check, typical villian of the week premise-check, but the way that it's all put together is what makes it so appealing and fun to watch. The same applies to Madlax-I found it to be greater than the sum of it's parts-an enjoyable watch. Have you ever seen Robot Chicken's take on Sailor Moon? Oh yes, despite what I or others have said, we ( I ) love MADLAX. I loved the whole “Kind Killer” thing and to realize that you are just the physical manifestation of someone else’s fear, WOW what a plot twist, I felt so sad for her. Oh, you know she totally DID that Army General before killing him right.  That was so "Kind" of her. ...see...
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#24803 - 08/14/11 12:57 PM
Re: What anime did you just buy?
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#24804 - 08/14/11 01:50 PM
Re: What anime did you just buy?
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#24823 - 08/14/11 06:57 PM
Re: What anime did you just buy?
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Hmm, not sure if I could just pick one cat-girl.
Though the 3 main cat-girl maids (under Miss Sanada) were all rather nice.
This was in UFO Princess Valkyrie (or UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie if you prefer the English name).
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