tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31285705.post2315463538410123493..comments2024-02-23T15:30:52.325+08:00Comments on Anime Comments and Reviews: What I want from mecha anime?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31285705.post-48780675048377418122007-04-13T20:25:00.000+08:002007-04-13T20:25:00.000+08:00Probably because fanboys and fangirls can't stomac...Probably because fanboys and fangirls can't stomach the idea of an actual war with their "collector's items" and idol pilots. Mecha that are treated like expensive toys are undermining the purpose of what differentiates real-types from super robots. Hot-blooded has been replaced by whiny teens with beam spamming.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31285705.post-10689098299810983492007-04-10T16:07:00.000+08:002007-04-10T16:07:00.000+08:00HahahhahaSugar coated indeed. I don't get why some...Hahahhaha<BR/><BR/>Sugar coated indeed. I don't get why some people liked mechas but not associated grittiness with it. I mean, this things are designed for war. <BR/><BR/>I already added you to my links. Thanks!Stormy001https://www.blogger.com/profile/08777396623988174300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31285705.post-59918938749966501602007-04-07T22:54:00.000+08:002007-04-07T22:54:00.000+08:00Gasaraki is really a great, and perhaps, the only ...Gasaraki is really a great, and perhaps, the only one I regard as being the most 'recent' example of a mecha anime done right.<BR/><BR/>Gasaraki's universe assumes that mechas (or Tactical Armor) are a radically new concept to warfare. Hence, being prototypes, they're prone to breakdowns in untested environments (the deserts of Belgistan) and needs plenty of maintainance as they drain a lot of power (maximum operation is only 60 minutes according to the model kit manual).<BR/><BR/>Most importantly, why can't we have more likeable protagonist who isn't an angsty "CRAWLING IN MY SKIN" teenager (cough cough Shinji)? Yushiro Gowa of Gasaraki is kinda cool. I was first put off by his slightly androgynous look but slowly gained respect for him as his character and real identity are slowly revealed. It seems that history has all but forgotten the names of mecha pilot badasses like Chirico Cuvie.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I have already added you to my blog. Wanna link exchange?<BR/><BR/>SUPERIOR INTERNET CONTENT!<BR/>http://hangmen13.blogspot.com/Old Hangmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12359431508483960646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31285705.post-48028015118898535502007-04-07T22:38:00.000+08:002007-04-07T22:38:00.000+08:00You're not the only one that wants to see mecha an...You're not the only one that wants to see mecha anime like that again. Old-school series in the 1980's like VOTOMS addressed the idea of mecha as simply "walking tanks" instead of a customized collector's item for fandom to spam over.<BR/>Interestingly enough, quite a bit of guidebooks regarding Gundam's One Year War comment on the real-world tactical and strategic usage of combined arms. For instance, very few if any mecha series address the concept of formations in battle. Especially for mecha squadrons that are deployed on terrain or in space. For instance, Zeon forces would usually deploy in 3-unit formation, usually to act as an enveloping flank and strong spearhead. The Federation, in response, utilized a 4-unit formation that sought to maximize close-cooperation between the pilots in dealing with rushes and blind spots. <BR/>Capital ships in mecha series don't usually get justice. Logically, the animation staff should address the usage of concentrated firepower and support from the ships in concert with their mecha and fighter craft to be sent in advance. Like utilizing a concentrated box formation, to protect long-range bombers, heavy artillery, etc. Main fighter wing trails the warship fleet. Basic fleet composition is a number of concentrated heavy gun warships modified to carry large amount of point defense guns. A combat core that is armed with the most advanced battleships with heavy armor, massive anti-mecha firepower (scatter missile pods, disposable beam weapons), and high speed. However the core would only have a small amount to supplies and a tiny crew to maximize combat ability. A batch of fighters would be carried as well. But does ever get addressed? Not really.<BR/>Only mecha carriers seems to get some level of respect. But then again, can't have the main characters' convoy and supply base going down now, can they? <BR/>As for behind-the-scenes intrigue, the only people that are able to bring that sort of political and social manipulation on screen is either the crew that worked on the Ghost in the Shell series, or the Full Metal Panic crew. <BR/>Nobody likes to think in terms of shadowy interest groups, government think tanks, or realpolitik nowadays. Everything has to cater to fandom that only understands the sugar-coated world of bishounen and bishoujo pilots against nefarious 2-dimensional cutouts. Sadly, this is the state of real-type mecha anime currently.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com