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  1. Bri
    Only the TV-series are family friendly (by Japanese standards at the time). The OVA's and late night MF are definitely not aimed at preteens. M7 has no dubs so that leaves SDFM. Voice acting in Robotech is better but the the music is worse than the ADV version. That said, I'm not sure if the destruction and death as portrayed in SDFM isn't a bit much to handle for young children.
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    I've also done plenty of GW and some conventional modeling before taking on Macross. Warhammer is heroic 28mm which translates 1:65 (roughly) Hasegawa and Wave have some nice 1:72 and 1:100 fighter version VF-1 kits which are fun to built. For example http://www.hlj.com/product/HSG17/Sci http://www.hlj.com/product/HSG19/Sci and wave 1:100 http://www.hlj.com/product/WAVMC-55/Sci about half the price of a Rhino, so not too bad to experiment with.
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    Have to agree with Trek greatest hits, featuring JJ.Abrams comment. Indeed, that girl is drop dead gorgeous, nothing wrong with her face. Not sure if the movie will hold up on TV well. I find lengthy special effect sequences that make a blockbuster fun experience in the cinema, don't always translate well to a small screen.
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    I thought it was fun. The characters and their banter work for me. The plot was decent for a blockbuster and I'm happy Trek is slowly moving out of it's grim dark phase. A positive view of the future and humanity is at the core of the franchise.
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    I thought Stalingrad (1993) was an interesting movie from the German perspective. Hope this one from the Russian side delivers. I'm a bit worried as the summary reads a bit like Bay's Pearl Harbor.
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    Sayoran was a popular character and I'm sure the card game element helped. Gundam Seed works the reverse, girls loved the male characters. That show still has a massive fujoshi following Don't complain then if you don't understand why some anime can win the anime grand prix.
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    A) A well animated kids show based on a popular manga for girls involving card games (which were popular at the time) and it appealed to both genders. B) It's a popularity contest, not an award for critically acclaimed works. You may have noticed that all winners are TV-series for younger audiences that were broadcast during normal hours or (Ghibli) movies. No obscure late anime/otaku stuff (before anyone comments, K-on was also broadcast on the Disney channel).
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    I've bought the ADV discs years ago. It's quite different, combination of very realistic mechanical design, supernatural elements and a political thriller, bit of a GITS feel. Definitely benefits from marathons or watching it in chunks as the plot is rather convoluted. I thought it was quite alright though not great as characters were a bit bland.
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    I assumed you had mixed up magical girl and shoujo since you refered to shoujo as a genre instead of a demographic. Anidb lists the anime as seinen, the manga was published in Dengenki comic goa, a shounen magazine. Mal probably listed it incorrectly. edit: Vifam7 already mentioned it
  10. Bri
    Risky Safety is based on a shounen manga. Mahou Shoujo is not the same as shoujo demographic.
  11. Bri
    Dunno, Shingeki no Kyojin so far reminds me a lot of Deadman Wonderland where the mystery of the setting is slowly revealed.
  12. Bri
    Ah, I didn't know the move was already in post-production at that time. Interesting.
  13. Bri
    I've watched it twice by now which gave me some time to reflect on it. Quickening is as accurate as any title can possible be, as this Eva movie series now takes on a life of it's own from the original story. The movie is an interesting, bewildering and disorienting experience, which is pleasant surprise in an age dominated by non confrontational iyashikei anime. I thought it was hilarious that GAR Shinji's reckless behavior ends up being more destructive than those of those of his passive incarnation. In some ways Evangelion is bit similar to Last Action Hero, an environment where the rules of the genre don't work. I wonder if this turnabout was intentional or if the rumors are true that Anno decided to change the course of the movies completely. I can imagine recent events have influenced the tone of the movie.
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    While this would not be a nice act on Yamato's part, I kind of hope this happens. There are still a number of 1/60 valks I'd like to buy in due time.
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    Now that you mention Urusei Yatsura, I thought the BBC fun version, while far less accurate, captured the essence of the humor much better. Then again it might just be the quality of the voice actors.
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    I'm planning to start on the Bandai DX Chogokin toys. I've read a few threads on particular models but can't get my head around the way they are sold. Are they pre-order only because common retailers like ami-ami or HLJ never seem to have stock? If so, is there a cyclical release pattern or am I dependent on e-bay should I want a sold out model?
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    I'm a bit behind on Kyoani, just finished Hyouka and Tamako Market. Especially Hyouka was amazing in terms of visuals and directing even by Kyoani standards. Started on Showa Monogatari. A nostalgic slice of life on a a family in the mid 60s. Probably will take a look at Oreimo S2 and Gargantia.
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    Going to enjoy the upcoming debut album of Rudimental. Newman really has a distinct voice, not quite what I'd associate with a kid from North London. http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_210307&feature=iv&src_vid=dd0WmZS-5OU&v=qdO2jKpFpw4
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    Schrödinger's Continuity...Very apt description of Macross continuity, nice find.
  20. Bri
    I'm more impressed Focker can actually stomach enough Heineken to get drunk...It's not meant for export without reason. Supplies must be running low on the Macross.
  21. Bri
    Normally I'm skeptical of remakes but this one has won me over completely. Is it me,or has this show been under the radar of most western anime sites? Haven't seen much comments on it so far.
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    I think it's just part of the times. Transport technology just don't seem to catch the imagination anymore. Maybe it's due to blockbusters and games making the real thing look tame, maybe social media have reduced the need for travel. Sometimes I think the only tech that impresses people is the next smartphone.
  23. Bri
    VF-1D: First Valkyrie I've ever seen and still love it. Orange and Brown is so '70s VF-11B: More subdued than the extreme YF19 and YF21 but it has a grace of it's own. VF-2SS: There is something about the wave rider look that grabs me.
  24. Bri
    Found the album again after having lost it years ago. It's still solid. German prog metal: Catchy dnb, now part of my workout list. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8gS4QNcfcU&feature=related
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    Doesn't help that the Yen has appreciated quite a bit over the last few years. That has added quite a bit to the price of Yamato toys for overseas customers and that part can't be blamed on the companies pricing policy.
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