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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!
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.
Otaku Evolution Episode 263 – Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Part 1)
Welcome back to Otaku Evolution! It’s 2025 and boy have I got things planned for you, the viewer! Assuming I’m not just screaming out into the void, that is.
Speaking of screaming, there sure is a lot of that in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. Maybe not as much as in G Gundam, but there’s plenty. Everybody seems to be a little on edge, which is one of the reasons I like it (but also a reason some people dislike it). Characters might just fly off the handle completely at any time. It’s neat!
Otaku Evolution Episode 262 – Year End English Dub Review XI
One last video for 2024! It’s been one heckuva ride, folks (especially the particularly bumpy patch towards the end). As usual, I’m here to look at all the English dubs of the anime I’ve covered in the second part of the year. The strongest by far was Black Lagoon‘s. I love that dub. In fact, I think it’s the final Grand Pantheon dub I hadn’t reviewed yet. What will I do from now on? Well, (un)fortunately, OE isn’t just about really good things.
As for my bookend material, it looks like while I’m busy griping (and sleeping), Pen Pen and some of my other colleagues are taking action against strongmen across the globe! I hope I don’t get pinned for this. All I did was arrest Putin! (Meanwhile, in real life, only the Claims Adjuster carries out justice.)
Otaku Evolution Episode 261 – Favorite Anime Studios
Look, I’m going to level with you. I’ve been terribly sick and depressed for the past month. Especially sick the past week or so. It’s been harder to get into the holiday joy mood this year than usual. I’m not a hopeless case, I don’t think, it’s just been a pain to get motivated to do anything. Fortunately, I did a lot of this video ahead of time.
As far as the video is concerned, while it is short, I’m rather pleased with it. I liked looking at the different anime studios that made a lot of my favorite anime. I didn’t have time to do honorary mentions this time out, but pay attention to studios like MAPPA, Khara, Trigger, and Science Saru.
Otaku Evolution Episode 260 – Lupin III: Takeshi Koike Movies
Sorry, no commentary this time, either. I’ve been pretty depressed lately, and have to give all my energy to my next video. Please enjoy my video and contribute to my Patreon.
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