areaseven Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 I just finished downloading eps. 1-6 of Soukyuu no Fafner - Dead Aggressor ( 蒼穹のファフナー ) and I'll be watching it momentarily. A review will be ready by the end of the week. In the meantime, for those who are currently watching it, post your thoughts on the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 So far out of all the eva clones, this one looks to be pretty good. There were alot of moments which I could've cried "EVA CLONE ALERT! EVA CLONE ALERT!" But generally its quite entertaining. Fafner despite having the same "cloned" character designs from Gundam Seed (same whatshisname char designer), has a very "melodrama" feel to it. It seems to throw in random mythical/famous people's names into their military apparatus. Example, Welles Shield (Orson Welles?), Broomhilde System and etc. Don't know where does the word FAFNER comes from. 4-5th episode already one of the major characters has kicked the bucket, Rei II style. So like...hehe.....we'll see where this goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 Saw a promo for it and decided to not bother with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob joe mac Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 hmmm... well reviving an old topic now that the show has had some time its on ep 17ish and it seems to be comming along great. I am enjoyingit far more then EVA nr Rah dunno why but I am. Although the festums are always the same thing basically the show has interested me enough to watch it. As for the character designs yeah the guy who did them can't design characters worth anything (look at S-cry-ed SEED and SEED destiny) they are alyways the same with simply different hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 "Anata soko ni masuka?" or translated "Are you there?" A question of self existence. Very much like Eva's human instrumentality project and the AT Field theory. At least that much i gathered from episode 15-17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gui Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 What does this show talk about, overally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360° Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 just think of EVA with gundam seed charactors. But for some reason I kinda like it. Can't wait for the next ep release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Don't know where does the word FAFNER comes from. Teutonic myth. Fafnir was a dragon killed by the hero Sigfried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 I actually watched the first couple of episodes and it wasn't too bad, actually. Not real big on the character designs (they look kind of sketchy), but the story was decent, if somewhat cliched. I'll watch more when I have the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gui Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 just think of EVA with gundam seed charactors. But for some reason I kinda like it. Can't wait for the next ep release. 'Kay, thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted March 9, 2005 Author Share Posted March 9, 2005 This just in from the Anime News Network: LONG BEACH, Calif. - Geneon Entertainment, a leader in introducing anime to the United States, announced today that it has acquired the North American home entertainment rights to XEBEC's Fafner, making its DVD debut in July. In addition to the series itself, Geneon Entertainment has also acquired the rights to the Fafner Original Soundtrack, which will be released simultaneously with the first volume of the DVD."Fafner has been an unstoppable force in Japan because of its lush animation, dramatic story arc, wild action and great music," said Yosuke Kobayashi, president/CEO, Geneon Entertainment. "The 'giant robot' genre is such a cornerstone of anime, and Fafner is the best of the best; this is a great opportunity for us to bring an exciting property to an enthusiastic North American audience." Hotly anticipated by science-fiction and anime fans for its high production value and intense storyline, the 26-episode series takes place in the aftermath of an extraterrestrial attack, where citizens must take arms against the invaders utilizing giant humanoid-type robots. To complement the ground-breaking visuals and thrilling story, the series features energetically charged and soulful songs by the J-Pop sensation, angela, whose unique sound initially impressed audiences on the Stellvia Original Soundtrack and who will be performing Fafner theme songs at Sakura Con, a Seattle-based anime convention (April 8-10). Featuring characters that have been consistently ranked among the Top 25 anime characters of all time, Fafner boasts a creative team which includes producer Toshimichi Otsuki (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Slayers, Nadesico), animation production by XEBEC (Zoids, Love Hina, D.N. Angel), character design and animation direction by Hisashi Hirai (Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, Infinite Ryvius) and direction by Nobuyoshi Habara (D.N. Angel, Sorcerer Hunters). The Fafner announcement comes hot on the heels of another super-powered Geneon acquisition, Viewtiful Joe, which includes a massive, multi-pronged licensing component. As a producer and distributor of entertainment content, Geneon Entertainment has a slate of licensing programs, including the popular hip-hop style property Samurai Champloo and the highly anticipated Tetsujin 28, due out in theaters later this year. Fafner Synopsis: Their paradise was a deception. The youth of Tatsumiya Island believed that they had ordinary lives until the advent of the Festum, extraterrestrial intelligent life forms intent on assimilating all humans. Abruptly, their once peaceful island transforms into a high-tech military fortress to counter-attack the hostile aliens. Their shock intensifies when they learn that only they can pilot the Fafner, a class of humanoid-type robots that represent the final and only weapon against the Festums and their god-like powers. About Geneon Entertainment A leading supplier of Japanese animation in North America, GENEON ENTERTAINMENT (USA) INC. (www.geneonanimation.com) is a full-service producer and distributor of entertainment content including film, music, animation and television shows on DVD and CD. Continually introducing new and classic anime and live-action programming, as well as anime CD soundtracks, the company also serves as a creative partner to many of Japan's top anime production companies. Additionally, Geneon Entertainment distributes critically acclaimed musical performances on DVD and CD from renowned artists. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Geneon Entertainment's parent company is Tokyo-based advertising giant Dentsu, Inc. Dentsu Inc., founded in 1901, is the largest advertising agency brand and the fifth largest marketing and communications organization in the world. Based in Tokyo, Dentsu offers national, multinational and global clients the most comprehensive range of advertising and marketing services through its unique "Total Communications Services" approach. Dentsu has pioneered and set global standards for integrated communications, which in latter years have been adopted by a number of major international networks. The group has more than 6,000 clients and 14,447 full-time employees in both Japan and in its offices overseas. Consolidated revenues for fiscal term 03/04 were recorded at $2,679,705 billion. Dentsu is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Funny....i didn't think that FAFNER had such a good response in Japan. Thought it was lackluster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backstabber Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 (edited) I found it intriguing. Are you there? To me the story was more about finding the desire to be independent (aka: I am here!) When the festums show up it forces man to cherish life and it's trivial aspects such as pottery sculpting. It definitely had EVA aspects but I enjoyed it more because it lacked the (imo)whining EVA seemed to embrace. Edited March 9, 2005 by Backstabber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I found it intriguing. Are you there?To me the story was more about finding the desire to be independent (aka: I am here!) When the festums show up it forces man to cherish life and it's trivial aspects such as pottery sculpting. It definitely had EVA aspects but I enjoyed it more because it lacked the (imo)whining EVA seemed to embrace. The "Are you there" concept is pretty much the same as Eva's AT-Field concept. Do we want to be one collective mind and lose our individuality? Why should we be an individual if all we feel is hurt and pain? Why not just become Festum (Lilith) and complete the Human Instrumentality Project. (Forgot its equivalent...but it was also an instrumentality project) The next phase of evolution...should we take it? There was alot of whining and angst as well though...but the main character was more Kira Yamato (looks hell alot like him too) than he was a Shinji. IE: Angst and whine alot in the beginning, sucks it up and becomes a bad ass pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted July 15, 2005 Author Share Posted July 15, 2005 The DVD release by Geneon Entertainment came out a few weeks ago. Did anyone here pick it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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