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Miscellaneous Forums => General Discussion => Topic started by: The Skillster on 2002-07-24 21:10:10
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Anyone here into anime?
i just got adsl, and using iMesh/etc (file sharing), ive been able to get a good feel of the ranma 1/2 tv series(s) and videos
my questions are:
-anyone here into anime? name some great ones (so i can download em :))
-when does ranma 1/2 end? ive seen the OVA #12 (last one i think) but it dont look like it ever ends? (viz comics say series 7 is the last ever?)
-know any good places (cough-sites/ftp/servers) for these episodes?
and lastly RANMA ROCKS :D
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There are something like 36 of the graphic novels, and I think up to 17 is translated and availible in the US.
I'm not sure how many of the Animes there are. I think it's the first few books, 12 'new' episodes, and a few movies
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hmm
from wot ive seen
novels 1-3
is the entire 1st series (episodes 1-18 minus a few extra episodes) and 3 from the 2nd series. i think theres about 18-24 eps per series (7 series so far i think).
but wots annoying is there doesnt seem to be an end to the saga :)
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Anime KAWAIII ;) (R - 1/2) is really old OLDDD, I think I read most of manga(s) during my middle school years (soneee)~
But hey, I think Azumanga Daioh, FLCL, and Abeno Bashi Mahou Shougentai are almost as good as R- 1/2... well ne ne ne how can I miss Chibi Maruko-chan!!! well, Dr. Slump (Japanese Manga only)...
eeee, R - 1/2 isn't the best anime out there... But I wonder Final Fantasy Anime failed (zanzen...)... Furthermore, there are way too many good ones, but don't forget about - Excel Saga (Anime & Comics), Macross Plus, Majo no Takkyuubin, Tenkuu no Shiro Rapyuta, Rupan Sansei: Terebi to Kariosutoro no Shiro... and more... follow by topic "R - 1/2," I find it little boring (sorry)!
Ask me I would love to recommend other Animes (New and Old)~
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Answers: Hi The Skillster-san,
Anyone here into anime?
ME!
Name some great ones:
Check your private message (PM)!
When does Ranma 1/2 end?
Anone, Internet is the KEY!
(Cough-sites/ftp/servers) for these episodes?
^__^ sure, even my FTP site is out there (over 200GB), but try WinMX, Kaza-Kite, and mIRC.
Remember Ranma 1/2 is already licensed; therefore, let see... if I recall it "copyright!" >___<
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*Points out "Dr. Slump" creator's even more well known series, Dragonball Z.*
I hear Trigun is excellent. (On my list of things to see!) Cowboy Bebop, Martian Successor Nadesico, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Robotech (AKA Macross), D.N.A.², and Video Girl AI are all good series. Other cool series: Serial Experiment Lain, Rurouni Kenshin, Rurouni Kenshin OVA (4 episodes), and of course, Dragonball Z.
In terms of Manga, I'm collecting Ranma 1/2 (I have 6 of the books.), Dragonball (better than the US TV version!), Oh My Goddess (VERY good!) and You're Under Arrest. I also have both English Patlabor books. (I WANT MORE OF THEM!!!) Other cool books/graphic novels: Ghost in the Shell (Get the Japanese version! It's un-edited!), and the 4 Appleseed books. (Both by Masamune Shirow.)
In terms of Movies: Princess Mononoke, Perfect Blue, and Ghost in the Shell are all in my collection..
I think I have more, but I can't remember them right now...
Sephiroth 3D
"I don't understand..." "You don't have to understand." - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
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I'm into manga too. But unfortunately I only have the sypnosis to Ranma 1/2 and only one manga book...the 1st episode with lots of....u know...
Well, try out other, more available stuff
nayoung: U sound VERY famillar...
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Skillster: Sorry, I'm still on a 33.6K (unlike some :evil:) so I can't help you with any anime series.
It's quite interesting, the Sci-Fi channel (shudders) shows Neon Genesis Evangelion now on Saturday mornings which is pretty cool, and this other anime which I can't remember the name of.
Since you don't really get anime on TV here on the UK I tend to buy DVDs if possible. I've only got Akira and GiTS at the moment, and my friend's gonna get Perfect Blue. Ficedula says I should try Princess Mononoke but I can't get hold of it, and I don't order things online.
So, does anyone know of any good anime DVDs I can get in the UK? Oh there's a thought, I remember seeing Ninja Scroll in MVC, might get that soon.
Note to General Mods: Shouldn't this be in the Completely Unrelated forum?
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Wow Joey.... I thought you had disapeard off the face of the earth!
Nah I'm not into Anime... in fact I hate it! :o
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If you're searchin' for anime videos, here's my tip:
Ghost In The Shell
Armitage 3
Akira
Gunsmith Cats
Riding Bean
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- Alhexx
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My recommendation ‘Best 19:’
1. Azumanaga Daioh “still on air in Japan, but really funnyâ€
2. Excel Saga “funny and very oddâ€
3. (FLCL) Fooly Kooly “ ^___^ â€
4. Jin-Roh The Wolf Brigade “novelâ€
5. Kare Kano (Kareshi Kanojo no Jijyo) “ahhh sighâ€
6. Kiki's Delivery Service (Majo no Takkyuubin) “novelâ€
7. Laputa: Castle in the Sky (Tenkuu no Shiro Rapyuta) “my favorite movieâ€
8. Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (Rupan Sansei: Terebi to Kariosutoro no Shiro) “very good movieâ€
9. Macross Plus “love triangle and the musicâ€
10. Metropolis “sad and work of an artâ€
11. My Neighbor Totoro (Tonari no Totoro) “KAWAII — Cuteâ€
12. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (Kaze no Tani no Naushika) “my anime starts hereâ€
13. Ocean Waves (Umi ga Kikoeru) “ahhh sighâ€
14. Patlabor Movies 1-3 “3 just came out in Japanâ€
15. Poroco Rosso (Kurenai no Buta) “another good movieâ€
16. Princess Mononoke (Mononoke Hime) ...
17. Read or Die “all about booksâ€
18. Rurouni Kenshi “novelâ€
19. Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kami Kakushi) “I saw it and I saw it againâ€
TEE TEE ^^; please support the copyright law...
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Ara..., Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru no Haka)... this one is also based on a novel which I'm reading it right now!!! PLZ see this~ I'm sure you can find DVD for it. "FLCL (Furi Kuri or Fooly Kooly) <--- short and very good see this first."
Za Neee
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Ack! You forgot to mention one of the best anime's that was shown on U.S. Televsion......and NO, its NOT Pokemon (shudders)
Escaflowne!
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US TV version of Escaflowne wasn't alike what I saw in Japan/DVD!!!
I'm sure many of you know about it (CUTs)... but the best "US Televsion" on air was I think it's the Cowby Bebop (at least)...
EVA... isn't really good~ just watch 1-13EPS perhaps, just watch movies instead ^^ also DB, DBZ and DBGT I just read comics instead... Furthermore, about Perfect Blue, the novel is so much better then anime it self, but I find it interesting... that would be all ^^
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Do u have Devilman? I like the concept and the storyline.
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Amon Apocalypse of Devilman wasn't really big hit anime also it's little lame ^^; I weather watch Vampire Hunter D (2000)!
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alhexx has good taste.
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I went to MVC yesturday and had a look around. The thing is they moved everything round and I couldn't find any Anime DVDs or VHSs, everything was taken up by Star Trek and Stargate.
Anyway, I was just about to ask if they had some film when I saw Metropolis. I read a review on it the other day and they said it was excellent, so I bought it.
I don't really know if I liked it though. The animation was excellent, but the way the characters were drawn, the storyline and the fact that it was a PG made it too much like a Disney film! Probably the only thing that seperated it from Disney was the violence and slightly strange plot. I'm definately gonna research more about an anime film before I buy one next time.
Alhexx: I'll look into those films, thanks.
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Princess Mononoke rocks.
=P
I recommend Street Fighter II - The Animated Movie
I recommend Ghost In The Shell
I recommend Princess Mononoke
I recommend Ninja Scroll
I recommend X
I recommend Adililius Militum
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I thought Metropolis was really great! Humanity vs. Robots/Slavery (Perhaps, someday)!!!
Hmm, well speaking of movies (USA) let see... you should watch KITE, I really don't recommend it, but it's up to you!!! Furthermore, good anime(s) are based on series; therefore, you should download unlicensed animes over online perhaps that's the one of a good way to get a decent taste about ANIME :) eerrrr-san, try ROD (Read or Die)!!!
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Ohh, eerrrr-san, never heard that one before.
I watched Metropolis again, it's not bad, but I just find it kinda childish, but that's just my opinion.
RoD? Well I only attempt to get hold of anime if it's available in the UK, i.e. Region 2 DVDs. I'll look into it anyway.
Thanks nayoung.
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If your using PC compu DVD player I'm sure you can apply for Region Free software!
BTW, I'm very sure that you can find these in UK -
"Jin-Roh The Wolf Brigade" DVD & VHS
"Macross Plus" DVD & VHS
"Patlabor Movies 1 & 2" VHS
PS: your welcome eerrrr-san
To Joey-
nayoung: U sound VERY familar...
I don't want to be sound rude, but Joey-san, ara I don't know you!?! And how & why am I sound very familiar to you??? No offense ^^...
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/me shakes hands with nayoung
Just add Abenobashi Mahou Soutengai to the list and its perfect :wink:
Nah I'm not into Anime... in fact I hate it!
But you do like Final Fantasy games?.... right.... :z
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sHELL-san Yeah if it was My recommendation 'best 20:' then I might have add it, well I'm not sure... since too many good old school animes are out there ^__^ don't you agree~
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hai nayoung-chan :oops:
In the list old anime I got Hyper Police on #1 One of my first shows I fell in love with ^_^
And altho im only a anime fan for a bit more then a year I catched up with ALOT. Following now all the new titels in japan a much as possible (and as far the are fansubed >_<)
You got a anime titel your looking forward to?
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sHELL-san, sugoi avatar desune! ara, Mamimi-chan desuyo ^^
Anyways, Hyper Police is sure sweet memory ^__^
My first anime was Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (Kaze no Tani no Naushika)... sigh...
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arigatougozaimasu (^-^)
Got more on my site http://www.sh0ck.tmfweb.nl/sdv.html enjoy
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You know... having all these japanese-speaking people around is definatly going to improve my ability to understand it.
sHELL: ... Nice image... what is it/what is it from? It looks 3D to me...
Sephiroth 3D
"I don't understand..." "You don't have to understand." - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
Sephiroth 3D.com (http://www.sephiroth3d.com)
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understand it? *snickers* I hardely understand it... just the standard words. Anyway... So You Want To Learn Japanese.
(http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~thoureau/japanese.html)
my avatar is from the anime title FLCL (Furi Kuri) and don't thinkt there is much 3d rendering done with it... But it looks 3d because its drawn that way. If you think "whaa, I gonna watch that title" be prepared for some strange stuff, forget titles like pokemon or dragonball, sit back have a bear and laugh your head off. By the way, FLCL will be release on DVD in the USA somewhere this summer.
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Sephiroth 3D-san, how are ya?
I will answer it! sHELL's avatar, is from an anime called FLCL (Fooly Kooly or Furi Kuri)... Her name is Mamimi ("Never Knows Best")!!! Well, for more informaton visit http://www.gainax.co.jp/flcl/
Ara..., sHELL already answered it ><;
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nayoung-chan, you expect him to be able to read japanese? (http://www2.sdvanime.com/phpBB/images/smiles/sweat1.gif)
Try this (http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/1228.php), it got english to explain the story a bit.
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sHELL, about your avatar... It's very nice (well, it's from FLCL, how could it not be nice?), but it's bit large. Quite huge actually. In filesize I mean, it's about 74 KB's, when most static avatars are under 10, often just few kilobytes.
I know that there are no size limits mentioned in the rules (or are there?), but it's bit heavy for modem folks. Could you make it smaller? Use a static one? Please?
EDIT: Oh, writing is so difficuld. Eye halve a spelling chequer, and so on.
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sHELL: :evil: Don't be mean... We have to give her time to the ways of Qhimm's Forums. You could learn a thing or two too...
Oh, and thanks for the link.
nayoung-san: He has a point. I can't read japanese very well... It'll take a while, but you'll eventually get used to posting (mostly) english links in here.
Jari: Actually, we do. 128 in width, and any reasonable height. (Anything larger than 128x256 would be pushing the limits.)
Sephiroth 3D
"I don't understand..." "You don't have to understand." - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
Sephiroth 3D.com (http://www.sephiroth3d.com)
[email protected]
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sHELL, about your avatar... It's very nice (well, it's from FLCL, how could it not be nice?), but it's bit large. Quite huge actually. In filesize I mean, it's about 74 KB's, when most static avatars are under 10, often just few kilobytes.
I know that there are no size limits mentioned in the rules (or are there?), but it's bit heavy for modem folks. Could you make it smaller? Use a static one? Please?
EDIT: Oh, writing is so difficuld. Eye halve a spelling chequer, and so on.
smaler one, ofcourse (altho your the first one that is complaining about it in almost a year (http://www2.sdvanime.com/phpBB/images/smiles/hmmz.gif))
sHELL: Don't be mean... We have to give her time to the ways of Qhimm's Forums. You could learn a thing or two too...
me? meany (http://www2.sdvanime.com/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif)
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smaler one, ofcourse (altho your the first one that is complaining about it in almost a year (http://www2.sdvanime.com/phpBB/images/smiles/hmmz.gif))
Connections get faster, so people don't notice (or care about) things like that so often anymore.
Actually I'm more worried about possible worst case scenario, which (although very unlikely) would have people downloading 30 different avatars, each ~70 KB, to view one page. That's a total of bit over 2 megs, 8 and half minutes with modem (doing nothing else at the same time) and even users with pretty fast dsl-lines would notice a small delay.
That's why big avatars are bad.
Anyway, your new one is much better, thank you. :)
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Just thought I'd give you a little update. :wink:
Today I went back to MVC and exchanged Metropolis for Oh My Goddess. I've watched a bit of the first episode and it seems okay, it's a bit too girly for me though (no offense to girls).
I found the anime section and they had :
Oh My Goddess
Oh My Goddess II
Macross II
Ninja Scroll
Golgo 13
I think they had one or two others, along with the usual (Akira, GiTS).
So what do you think my next purchase should be? OMG 2? Macross 2? It'll be tricky getting Ninja Scroll since it's an 18, but I suppose I could order my sister to do it. :lol:
EDIT: Ohh, just found a pretty cool site. 30 Region 2 anime DVDs, and I think they're all free delivery.
I'd advise any Europe anime fans to check the site out.
http://dvdworld.co.uk/
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I got another store you may find intresting
http://www.up1.co.uk/
The have quite a some anime for sell and the realy are loaded with manga books. (check out Love Hina and Chobits :love: ) The are also on alot on conventions and meetings.
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Ah! My Goddness & Ah! My Goddness Movie: It's lame, because come on let's face it... no girls will be that devoted, unless "she is really mentally ill" I'm very sure; moreover, these anime are based on fantasy!!!!! that's what some guys want in Japan & etc (no offense to guys & etc)...
Also Chobits and Love Hina: Chobits is very different then many others... but I was very offended by that~ well, girls aren't sex objects (ara I like that word) ^^ far more most, Love Hina... I don't remember it 5:1 ratio of 'girls and a guy' (In Japanese culture you will never ever see this)...
Vickrum-san you should request for titles alike: "Macross Plus Movie" ; "Patlabor 1 or 2" wooo I like those!
That would be all for now~
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Heh, true the women in anime are mostly sex/fantasy objects for the men. It's also not real, something I trust (hope, at least) all the viewers know :)
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Ninja Scroll is interesting... you should watch it (when your 18)... "just don't watch it, in front of your family members" ^__^ Macross II, is really old (I will pass it)...
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Also Chobits and Love Hina: Chobits is very different then many others... but I was very defended by that~ well, girls aren't sex objects (ara I like that word) ^^ far more most, Love Hina... I don't remember it 5:1 ratio of 'girls and a guy' (In Japanese culture you will never ever see this)...
I presume you mean offended?
The Chobits story doesn't only lie in all the "ecchiness", I find the philsophy and Chii's ignorance more entertaining. :P
BTW, the Love Hina anime was pretty badly done, no story at all.
The manga was far better, though I must emphasize that it wasn't meant for a young audience in mind.
Heh, true the women in anime are mostly sex/fantasy objects for the men. It's also not real, something I trust (hope, at least) all the viewers know.
It's not just the women.
I've come across websites that have uhm....Men and Men (forgot the word for it)
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I presume I forgot to change it during my first edit T_T iiiyyyaaa
It's not just the women.
I've come across websites that have uhm....Men and Men (forgot the word for it)
Suuure... I'm very sure you have ^^... but but if Henti was supporting the safe-sex method(s) ne ne (hey), I would have been much happier... Since, Henti is sending dumb messages alike all of Japanese girls wear White Panties! or Japanese girls enjoy wearing school uniforms for... That's very ecchiness!
But The SaiNt-san, I can agree with you about The Chobits?! But, if you really have A.I. alike Chii what would you do ne?
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Re: the unhealthy (and in many cases, ignorant) obsession with japanese culture that's seemed to have taken root among America's younger generations.
(http://members.aol.com/abandonaiihope/ussr.gif)
::salute::
Just a small pet peeve of mine. Unfortunately, there's a growing number of American Youths that have been growing up watching Cartoon Network and Toonami, and think that those programs are accurate representations of the entire Japanese culture and history, to the point of insane levels of obsession and imitation (I've known many people who'll tell you their life's dream is now to move to Tokyo someday, but can't really give you a reason behind wanting to, for example). But being something of a student of history, my knowledge of the Japanese is less focused on the Anime industry, and more rooted in the reality of Japanese history and culture, most notably the well documented feelings of racial superiority, particularly during the 1920-45 era, and the atrocities committed by the Empire of Japan throughout that time period. And even in the present time, as I recall, most Japanese educational textbooks will only mention the Atomic Bombings when it comes time to learn about World War II
Mind you, this is not some blanket statement saying anything derogatory about any Japanese individuals, or of that racial background. Just a gripe about traditionally ignorant Americans idolizing something they've only seen Cartoons of, and will never really understand, or attempt to research.
It's also somewhat hypocritical. If someone displays an interest in German history, music, and/or language, most people's immidiate reaction will to bring assumptions and associations regarding the Nazis or Adolf Hitler, but when another person displays the same interests in the Japanese equivilents...they're 'cool'.
And no, I'm not Bolshivek
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"1920-45 era is (Hirohito-era)!!!" >< ShinRa Inc, I hope you are okay (omoshiroi view)~ I think I'm so done with anime for now ara iite iitaaiii
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[quote="nayoung>< ShinRa Inc, I hope you are okay (omoshiroi view)~ [/quote]
Erm, I'm not sure what that means.
And I'm not putting down anyone, or any of the topics that've been in this thread. There are some Anime series that I like (albiet, I won't spent hundreds of dollars on importing it or whatnot), and I (obviously) like some of the RPGs quite a bit.
I know many people on these forums aren't Americans, but whenever I see large-scale Anime/Japanese discussions, I just feel a need to vent about the subject.
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Shinra: I agree, "ignorance" is a suitable adjective for the new fascination with Japan. They watch a few anime, maybe even recognize Japanese language, and suddenly they act as if they could pass off as a native Japanese in any comparison. And this "shallowness" is a way of life that's embraced far too often -- by people in general, but Americans in particular.
I find Japan to be an intriguing and fascinating country with a rich heritage, and I become further engrossed the more I discover about it (I've studied it for quite a while, and I'm currently learning the language). But when people who has barely glanced at the surface and can't even pronounce "Tokyo" properly go out and talk of how great Japan is... I dunno, I strikes me as sad - in both interpretations of the word.
*** CAUTION: Entering Level 2 Rant ***
Americans annoy me. Not all of them of course, but an alarming percentage of them. Americans with their smug sense of superiority, casually seeing their country and president as the ruler of this planet. What gives USA the right to decide which governments are good and which are bad, and replace them as they see fit? "Saddam is evil, he should be shot"; "Arafat must go away, he's annoying us with his crap about freedom for his people whose land was given to the Israeli, why can't he just do as our president says?". And no other country dare oppose them, GOD it's depraved. The US is suffering from a severe case of megalomania, and the rest of the world has a problem for believing in it.
And what about this nationalism? Especially since Sep.11th, people uniting under the flag, being proud to be a true American ("I bought the T-shirt!"). USA, a country with hardly any history in comparison with the rest of the world. USA, a country where nearly every single person is an immigrant? And the educational system... I'm not saying it's flawed, but when half of the population believes man and dinosaur co-existed (fact), there's something very wrong. This may be because I didn't grow up there, but I just cannot see anything in the US to be especially proud of.
Now I realize these views will offend some people. This may be so, but I've seen so much crap from that country... not all Americans are asses of course, but there simply cannot be enough smart people alive to counteract the amount of stupidity in there. When dealing with me, you're "American until proven otherwise".
People who are willing to reply in a civilized manner may do so. People who feel like saying "who the hell do u think u are, u fucking retard?!" will be referred to my American representative, Mr. Trash Bin.
Also, to those American people that I respect as intelligent individuals (those I talk to): Please do not be offended that I use "American" as a derogatory adjective. It's just gotten to be a habit.
*** END of Level 2 Rant ***
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WOW, don't know what to say... hmmm interesting views, but if you go Japan and spend sometime there you will learn major two things: a word of "gaijin" and "inner-cycle." Not going to talk about it (gomen)~
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Uh-huh (as in "affirmative nod"). For us foreigners, Japan isn't exactly the place to go to "try your luck", so to speak... at least that's the impression I've gotten. 8)
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Japanese culture is also very "interesting", by which we mean "confusing" and in several cases "dangerous". Their culture is based on the concept of "In Group/Out Group", in which all Japanese people are one big "In" group, and YOU are the "Out" group.
I think that makes it all clear. Sounds sour, but I think it is pretty close to reality.
Quote from So You Want to Learn Japanese (http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~thoureau/japanese.html)
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Well luckily there aren't many idiots in UK compared to US. Still, there are some idiots around my place.
I just don't understand. Majority of the English are generally nice. Not all of them though. :evil: (Especially to us Asians)
I can't understand why there are racists. Whenever I walk past a bunch of teens/ lads, they insult me with all those nonsensical stuff. Fine, I just ignore them. Not only that, this mentality exists in my school as well, unfortunately. They pull my schoolbag whenever I'm walking. I just pull it back and stare at them. They're such cowards, and they run away.
Believe me, if one day my patience runs out I'll really kick those useless idiots. But what's the point? I rather keep my cool. I'll just take them as people who doesn't see the world enough. They think that they are the greatest. They think that their command of English is far superior to us Asians. They don't respect Asians enough. So? I think that they should look at their own country first.
That's what I think. Nevertheless, I do have nice English friends as well. No offense to any English people here.
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Unique world... sad isn't it "wow" I'm very depressed...
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Back in High School, I had a friend who was one of those blissfully ignorant worshippers of Japan, importing her Anime and Manga, and whatnot. Then one day I bring in a book on War Plan Orange (Which basically points out that the overall strategy used in the Pacific Theater of WWII was conceived of in the 1890's). Needless to say, at some point she brings up the Atomic Bombs, and gets fustrated when her love of anime can't hold against my logic, and ended up getting thrown out of the library. :P Haven't talked to her since.
And speaking for myself (And being American), I take no offense, Qhimm, and wholeheartedly agree with you. And the only reason the US really shows any interest in the Middle East squables, is
a) In a fit of Holocaust-induced Guilt, we (and some other countries) decided to establish a homeland for Jews; but neglected to take into account the people who were already there. "Whups."
b) American society is dominated by Soccer Moms who have evolved from driving around in Station Wagons, to Minivans, and now cruise around in the largest, most expensive, top-heavy, gas-guzzling and view-of-the-road-to-anyone-stuck-behind-one deathtraps known as the "SUV", and God forbid they have to worry about where the gas comes from when they say "Fill 'er up".
There's no benevolence or charitable concern on America's part in anything going on in the Middle East; just Enlightened Self-Interest.
And to anyone who owns a SUV, and doesn't live out in the middle-of-nowhere Montana or some other location without proper roads and such...
Stuff the kids in the back of the Station Wagon like I had to put up with when I was wee. I don't feel like getting drafted someday, just to fuel your Ego, and your Grand Cherokee >:|
And since Qhimm brought it up, Public Education is the single greatest Waste known to Man. Over here, anyway. New York started introducing "higher standards" in the form of longer and more complicated State Regents Exams...But when they got back test results saying something along the lines of only %20 of those who were going to take them would pass, they lowered the passing grade to 55%. Most schools (including my own) also got around the new regents their own way, by having the students take them half-way through the year, instead of as finals (when the new ones were to debut)
How much of the People's Money went into that whole debacle? Don't remember offhand, but knowing the government, probably a few million, at least.
What actually changed? Nothing, as far as I could tell.
The best quote to describe America nowadays is the classic;
Beware of Stupid people in Large Groups.
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Excel Saga anyone? This is a perfect anime for you guys really =) please see it ASAP ^^
Love Nori
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the unhealthy (and in many cases, ignorant) obsession with japanese culture that's seemed to have taken root among America's younger generations
I agree with this. Took a part of mee too, but only a very small part.
I just don't understand. Majority of the English are generally nice. Not all of them though. (Especially to us Asians)
I can't understand why there are racists.
Its not only in England, i feel it here too. Some stupid people are mean to people that are 'not just like them'. Sadly, you can't do anything with that. Ignorance is best way.
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Yes Mirex I agree with you ignorance is the best way. After all they are just minorities, not majorities, I can't be bothered.
Most of the English people think I'm Japanese, when the fact I am not. They say "Konichiwa" to me or "Arigato". As if as I don't know what they're saying. Probably I should say "Anatawa baka" to them :)
Patience and ignorance. Not everyone in this world is nice. Heh heh. I'm lucky to have some nice English friends in my school. :)
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There's very lilttle racism in the area I live in. You do get some losers who say stuff, but they take the piss out of everyone so nobody really cares about them. I've lived in Winchester all my life and I've recieved hardly any racist remarks, I guess I'm one of the lucky ones.
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FLCL has 0wn4g3 properties, awesome anime.
Kare kano
Cowboy Bebop
NGE
Initial D
ROD
Final Fantasy Unlimited
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I have to agree with Qhimm and Shinra Inc. about americans. I don't mean all americans, since some are not that stupid. But the majority of the americans are just too materialistic, and have that sense of being "better than anyone else" type of attitude.
And I too hate SUVs, and anyone who uses an SUV for themselves just to go to school and/or work should be shot to death for being idiots.
The mentallity of an american is that they think that the bigger the better. If you don't look big, then you are considered a weakling. They look at things very superficially, and this I am sure will lead to a downfall of this country. I will like to see what will happen when all the young idiots that are failing school get outside in the real world, I wonder if some will become leaders O_O.
I'm not racist or anything like that, but americans are fools for an audience. So far, they have been the most whining, arrogant, stupid, selfish, disrespectful, and many other things.
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lol looks like i kicked off a storm waiting to happen :)
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guys i need to get in contact with people who have access or have in their possesion ranma 1/2 tv epsiodes from series 4,5,6 and 7
and if anyone needs them i got full selection of series 1,2,3 and all OAVs and the 2nd movie.
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::raises hand:: o.o I only ever got a hold of the first three episodes... ;-;
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ARA... well yes yes, demo (but) I wouldn't share "Since, I have raw LDs", but I'm sure you can buy DVDs... Ne ne ne The Skillster-san, when time comes (mateeeyo, what is your connection?)... PM me wakata?!
Ja ne...
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Let's see... the VHS tapes I have are: "Smells Like Evil Spirit" from the "Hard Battle" series, (I'm sorry, I don't know much about the Ranma 1/2 numbering system...) "Tough Cookies", and "The Breaking Point" from the "Anything-Goes Martial Arts" series (which I'm assuming is the first series, cause I have both of those episodes in manga form, and I'm collecting those in order. I think I'm up to book 9 in my collection...)
I also have a friend with a Ranma DVD... Something about Watermelon Island...
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*cough* *cough* swapping or sharing copyrighted stuff via this board = bad *cough* Get my drift?
I thought that this has been mentioned so many times that it's obvious.
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im not sharing *cough* im simply specifying my collection *cough*
anyones welcome to PM me and we can arrange something *cough* thatll be the last i mention sharing *cough* :D
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i have ADSL, 512kbit d/l and 256kbit upload
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I was serious.