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Otaku Evolution Episode 267 – Martian Successor Nadesico
Martian Successor Nadesico is one of the few anime I’ve purchased on Blu-Ray that I regret. It’s not like it’s one of the worst anime I’ve ever watched, but it’s so mediocre, I can’t imagine ever wanting to revisit it. It’s one of those dime-a-dozen space shows of the 90s that frankly could have been a short OVA and been fine, but they made it into a 26-episode TV series and it just dragged. Not to mention, its ADV English dub is horrendous. Made it a chore to get through.
Otaku Evolution Episodes 266 – Violet Evergarden
Violet Evergarden. More like VIOLENT Evergarden, amirite? 80% of the show is touching moments and tragic pitfalls and then, like, 20% of it is people getting shot in the eye or having their arms fall off and hit the ground with the sound of a sandwich hitting the ground. There’s a fight on top of a train, and I haven’t seen that since Baccano. Come for the feels, stay for the keels (kills).
Speaking of the feels, would you consider this series “tragedy porn”? I’ve ventured into this territory before, and I have to say, I think it may be tragedy porn, but I’m willing to hear the opinion of others on the matter. Maybe it’s just straight-up tragic drama and I’m overreacting. But regardless, Violet Evergarden is a pretty solid show.
Otaku Evolution Episodes 265 – Detective Conan/Case Closed Episode One (TV Special)
So, Detective Conan/Case Closed... what a weird franchise. I'm not sure who it's supposed to be for. It's marketed to little kids in Japan, even though it has horribly violent content and an ongoing serialized main storyline. But can you market it to older kids or adults, despite it having a lot of kiddie shit? I doubt it. So who is it for? And who is this special for, by the way? I don't know, but I did kind of enjoy it. That roller coaster murder was gruesome!
Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 18 Review
Episode 18, “Awakening”
*****SPOILERS*****
Synopsis: In his Super Saiyan 3 form, Goku takes on Gomah. At first, he appears to be a match for the large Demon Lord, but ultimately is subdued. Neva, seeing Goku’s trouble, uses his abilities to awaken a new power in Goku. Goku transforms into a different form, which, like Super Saiyan 3, appears to be enough to defeat Gomah, until Gomah unleashes an enormous power that brings Goku back to normal. Arinsu instructs Glorio to summon the dragon from the Dragon Balls to wish her more powerful than Gomah. Glorio summons the dragon and makes a wish in Namekian.
Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 17 Review
Episode 17, “Gomah”
*****SPOILERS*****
Synopsis: Goku’s group faces down Arinsu’s. The scientist Glind admits that what she wants is to create a more terrifying Demon Realm that the outer worlds would bow to. She suggests they have a fighter from each side take each other on in a bid to decide who will get all the Dragon Balls. Goku and Majin Duu are chosen. The two do battle and Goku finds it difficult to injure his opponent, so he transforms into a Super Saiyan, and the two are more even. However, the two combatants are interrupted by Gomah, who has transformed himself, because of the Third Eye. Gomah creates an arena out of rocks to fight in. Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Kaioshin, and Glorio all attempt to subdue Gomah, with no luck. Upon prodding from Bulma, Arinsu sics Kuu and Duu on Gomah, as well, and Nevah gets Tamagami Number One to go, too. However, even with everybody’s efforts combined, they can’t even scratch the nigh invincible Majin king. Gomah attempts to finish Goku off with a beam, but Tamagami Number One and Majin Duu rush in to block it. Finally, Goku transforms into the third Super Saiyan form to take on Gomah.
Otaku Evolution Episode 264 – Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Part 2)
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam is definitely my favorite Gundam title. The mechanical designs, the complexity of the competing factions, the mood and atmosphere, the characters and themes, all make this my favorite mecha series, period. Even above Evangelion, which features my favorite penguin! (But favorites positions are subject to change over time.)
But I don’t think Zeta Gundam is perfect, and in this video, I go over some of the problems with it, and especially the disappointing movie trilogy they made.
Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 16 Review
Episode 16, “Degesu”
*****SPOILERS*****
Synopsis: Degesu, seeing that Gomah’s defeat is inevitable, visits Dende in the nursery. Vegeta easily takes out Gomah’s Gendarmerie Force. Goku’s group confronts Degesu as he attempts to escape, but he puts a gun to Dende. Glorio and Panzy take down Degesu and rescue Dende. The girl Degesu hired to get the Third Eye belt arrives in Gomah’s throne room. Goku’s group comes to where the Tamagami is and notice that the Dragon Ball has been taken. Arinsu, Kuu, and Duu arrive. Meanwhile, Gomah has trouble removing the Third Eye from the belt, but eventually applies it to his head and transforms.
Dragon Ball Daima – Episode 15 Review
Episode 15, “Third Eye”
*****SPOILERS*****
Synopsis: King Gomah orders a full-out attack on Goku and his group, using their specialized laser cannons that can even (temporarily) disable the Saiyans and Piccolo. However, they group is able to run off Gomah’s forces and invade Gomah’s fortress. There, they’re met with more resistance from the soldiers. Gomah spots the legendary Third Eye on Hybis’ belt and orders Degesu to retrieve it for him. In the midst of the fighting, Hybis trades away his belt for a hat. When tanks roll out to deal with Goku and the gang, they’re saved by King Kadan and his men, who join in the fight with special armor. The two groups easily defeat Gomah’s men.