Puella Magi Madoka Magica
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Jun 20, 2013 6:03 PM
#51
DateYutaka said: Tavor said: DateYutaka said: ANGELS YES in in the same context but yes saying that when whats the title of EVA Theme again Cruel Angel's Thesis? What does the theme song title have to do with anything? to say any thing iwth anything called angel in them that does not have a link to the title does not take influence from eva is wrong Usually I can decode your mystical language, but this time, I'm hazy on this one. "To say anything with angels in said anime does not have a link to the title and doesn't take inspiration from Evangelion is the wrong idea." ???? |
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Jun 20, 2013 6:06 PM
#52
renders said: it was too short and i felt like it borrowed stuff from other shows like steins gate,mirai nikki,end of eva ,devilman and other bs i didn't liked madoka It's not like Steins;Gate invented the idea of traveling back in time to save someone. Frankly despite only being in one episode I liked how Madoka did time travel better than S;G. I felt that Steins wasn't able to justify some of the fundamentals used in its time travel in a satisfying way, and I also have some problems with how time travel is used there as a narrative element. As to the topic, I think Madoka is an amazing show, though I can't compare with other MG shows because I haven't seen any. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:07 PM
#53
daedroth4 said: renders said: it was too short and i felt like it borrowed stuff from other shows like steins gate,mirai nikki,end of eva ,devilman and other bs i didn't liked madoka It's not like Steins;Gate invented the idea of traveling back in time to save someone. Frankly despite only being in one episode I liked how Madoka did time travel better than S;G. I felt that Steins wasn't able to justify some of the fundamentals used in its time travel in a satisfying way, and I also have some problems with how time travel is used there as a narrative element. As to the topic, I think Madoka is an amazing show, though I can't compare with other MG shows because I haven't seen any. I'm starting to think that's why most ppl on mal like madoka because they never even seen a magical girl show before while this is a deconstruction of the genre |
Jun 20, 2013 6:10 PM
#54
renders said: ok then let's put the copying part aside what exactly was so great about this show?:) after ep 4 or 5 when you know happens you kinda get the idea about what kinda show to expect,the length is too short to care about any of the characters,the witches...I don't even,the time travel twist you've seen a 1000x times and the 2.0 end of eva ending so what's so thought provoking about this show? "let's put the copying part aside" >the time travel twist you've seen a 1000x times Way to stay consistent. Anyway, I thought it was provoking in a way because of how we were presented with the idea of, "What exactly is a human's essence and value worth to the universe? Why should it truly matter if said person dies? If it's for the greater good, there should not be an issue, especially when humans do the same thing to animals lesser than them" |
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Jun 20, 2013 6:11 PM
#55
renders said: daedroth4 said: renders said: it was too short and i felt like it borrowed stuff from other shows like steins gate,mirai nikki,end of eva ,devilman and other bs i didn't liked madoka It's not like Steins;Gate invented the idea of traveling back in time to save someone. Frankly despite only being in one episode I liked how Madoka did time travel better than S;G. I felt that Steins wasn't able to justify some of the fundamentals used in its time travel in a satisfying way, and I also have some problems with how time travel is used there as a narrative element. As to the topic, I think Madoka is an amazing show, though I can't compare with other MG shows because I haven't seen any. I'm starting to think that's why most ppl on mal like madoka because they never even seen a magical girl show before while this is a deconstruction of the genre Meaning can still be gleaned from the show regardless. Having an understanding of the genre would probably help, but even then that makes the show better, not worse. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:12 PM
#56
renders said: Most people like it because it's an interesting idea that was executed in a way that makes you feel connected to characters and the plot.I'm starting to think that's why most ppl on mal like madoka because they never even seen a magical girl show before while this is a deconstruction of the genre |
Jun 20, 2013 6:13 PM
#57
KawanoMino said: The sad thing is that not many feel this about Sayaka.renders said: Most people like it because it's an interesting idea that was executed in a way that makes you feel connected to characters and the plot.I'm starting to think that's why most ppl on mal like madoka because they never even seen a magical girl show before while this is a deconstruction of the genre |
Jun 20, 2013 6:14 PM
#58
renders said: I'm starting to think that's why most ppl on mal like madoka because they never even seen a magical girl show before while this is a deconstruction of the genre I think most have at least seen Sailor Moon, it was extremely popular when I was younger. I think you just have some grudge against it, cause your reasoning for not liking it makes no sense. You gave Code Geass a 10 and that is just as much a mash up of ideas from different anime/manga as Madoka is. I think the reason people like it is because it has decent writing, good art, some bad ass fights, and tons of style. I think it was overhyped when it was airing and for a bit after that, but that has died down a bit now. It deserves to be acknowledged as being great, it's not the best(in my opinion) but it deserves its place. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:15 PM
#59
NeoAnkara said: Really? I cried when KawanoMino said: The sad thing is that not many feel this about Sayaka.renders said: Most people like it because it's an interesting idea that was executed in a way that makes you feel connected to characters and the plot.I'm starting to think that's why most ppl on mal like madoka because they never even seen a magical girl show before while this is a deconstruction of the genre she was on the train with those men, and when she turned into a witch. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:19 PM
#60
KawanoMino said: Just look at the number of favorite here. Mami have more favorite than her even thought she didn't develop NeoAnkara said: Really? I cried when KawanoMino said: The sad thing is that not many feel this about Sayaka.renders said: Most people like it because it's an interesting idea that was executed in a way that makes you feel connected to characters and the plot.I'm starting to think that's why most ppl on mal like madoka because they never even seen a magical girl show before while this is a deconstruction of the genre she was on the train with those men, and when she turned into a witch. because she is die before that happen. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:19 PM
#61
Madoka is great but I don't put it in the same class as Precure, Nanatsuiro Drops, or Nanoha. It's in a class of it's own. NeoAnkara said: If else Madoka share similarity with Higurashi. Please don't remind me of Kira, that was one of the most unfitting OVAs in anime, everything was wrong with it even the fanservice was bad. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:20 PM
#62
renders said: ok then let's put the copying part aside what exactly was so great about this show?:) after ep 4 or 5 when you know happens you kinda get the idea about what kinda show to expect,the length is too short to care about any of the characters,the witches...I don't even,the time travel twist you've seen a 1000x times and the 2.0 end of eva ending so what's so thought provoking about this show? It's kind of hard to elaborate on all the things I enjoyed with a general question like that. I guess to take one specific thing, you mentioned that at around episode 4 you know exactly what is going to happen to one of the characters, and this is completely right. But what I think is unfortunately so unappreciated here on MAL is dramatic irony, and knowledge of the inevitable. So often I see people judge a show based on how predictable it is. There is no appreciation of foreshadowing in order to make a story feel whole and connected. Personally, when I knew exactly what was going to happen from episode 4, it made me love the show more, not less. This kind of ominous foreshadowing gets me engaged and tense like few surprises can because I want those characters to succeed so badly even though I know they will fail. It provides a real dramatic tension that goes unappreciated when everyone is just looking for how many times a show can make them second guess themselves. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:28 PM
#63
renders said: BatoKusanagi said: Certainly the best out there. renders said: it was too short and i felt like it borrowed stuff from other shows like steins gate,mirai nikki,end of eva ,devilman and other bs i didn't liked madoka That so, let's see: Time travel-- Nope Angels-- Nope Cellphones that predict the future-- Nope BS-- Nope Witches-- Yes. If it borrowed anything from other anime is Hidamari Sketche's char design. Try again. it borrowed the time travel bs twist from steins gate,mirai nikki,znt, and other time travel bs and that bs ending from eva,akira,devilman and others and when i say devilman i mean the manga There's no time travel in MSMM and Mirai Nikki. I recommend you watch them again, ZnT barely has it in one chapter and watch EoE again, you didn't get that either if you think Madoka resembles Madoka. LOL Akira? Seriously? I recommend a re-watch marathon. Haven't read Devilman, but we're not talking manga here, so it doesn't matter. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:30 PM
#64
NeoAnkara said: KawanoMino said: Just look at the number of favorite here. Mami have more favorite than her even thought she didn't develop NeoAnkara said: Really? I cried when KawanoMino said: The sad thing is that not many feel this about Sayaka.renders said: Most people like it because it's an interesting idea that was executed in a way that makes you feel connected to characters and the plot.I'm starting to think that's why most ppl on mal like madoka because they never even seen a magical girl show before while this is a deconstruction of the genre she was on the train with those men, and when she turned into a witch. because she is die before that happen. Favorites on MAL don't equal to how good a character is or how many people may love them. Sasuke has a shitload of favorites on here and you can find a million people saying how he's an emo little bitch. Most people don't like Sayaka because she turns insane and pretty much loses it. I for one absolutely adore her, sympathize with her, and just think she's a wonderful and beautifully tragic character. Why am I even getting involved in this thread? This is going to turn out like the old mahou shoujo thread. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:31 PM
#65
BatoKusanagi said: renders said: BatoKusanagi said: Certainly the best out there. renders said: it was too short and i felt like it borrowed stuff from other shows like steins gate,mirai nikki,end of eva ,devilman and other bs i didn't liked madoka That so, let's see: Time travel-- Nope Angels-- Nope Cellphones that predict the future-- Nope BS-- Nope Witches-- Yes. If it borrowed anything from other anime is Hidamari Sketche's char design. Try again. it borrowed the time travel bs twist from steins gate,mirai nikki,znt, and other time travel bs and that bs ending from eva,akira,devilman and others and when i say devilman i mean the manga There's no time travel in MSMM and Mirai Nikki. I recommend you watch them again, ZnT barely has it in one chapter and watch EoE again, you didn't get that either if you think Madoka resembles Madoka. LOL Akira? Seriously? I recommend a re-watch marathon. Haven't read Devilman, but we're not talking manga here, so it doesn't matter. "There's no time travel in MSMM and Mirai Nikki." Uhh.. I hate to say this, but I recommend you watch episode 10 again. And yeah, it borrows ideas from other shows. So what? What matters in the end is the execution. Besides Madoka Magica's time traveling aspect is VASTLY superior to Mirai Nikki's. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:32 PM
#66
ihateeveryone said: Why am I even getting involved in this thread? This is going to turn out like the old mahou shoujo thread. katsucats, where are you? |
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Jun 20, 2013 6:33 PM
#67
Litrydow said: Every normal person feels like you. Implying that there's such a thing as normal people. If anything the show has similarities to Kamen Rider Ryuki. As well as Lyrical Nanoha, thanks to being the same director. As well as Heartcatch Precure, which Urobuchi has said he likes. Where the final episode has the protagonist/s becoming a giant sparkling goddess... thing |
Jun 20, 2013 6:35 PM
#68
i noiced that too r link |
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Jun 20, 2013 6:36 PM
#69
Jun 20, 2013 6:37 PM
#70
RLinksoul said: Litrydow said: Every normal person feels like you. Implying that there's such a thing as normal people. If anything the show has similarities to Kamen Rider Ryuki. As well as Lyrical Nanoha, thanks to being the same director. As well as Heartcatch Precure, which Urobuchi has said he likes. Where the final episode has the protagonist/s becoming a giant sparkling goddess... thing I kinda find it hard for it to have copied from Heartcatch's ending, since as soon as Heartcatch ended Madoka started, and Madoka was already in production beforehand, so.. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:38 PM
#71
RLinksoul said: Litrydow said: Every normal person feels like you. Implying that there's such a thing as normal people. If anything the show has similarities to Kamen Rider Ryuki. As well as Lyrical Nanoha, thanks to being the same director. As well as Heartcatch Precure, which Urobuchi has said he likes. Where the final episode has the protagonist/s becoming a giant sparkling goddess... thing Fighting to have your wish granted and having your wish granted in return for fighting is kind of a big difference to be honest. And while it looks like Madoka and Ryuki have similar premises, a premise by itself doesn't make a show. I'm pretty sure every show in my favorites list had a premise that made me roll my eyes before I watched it, so this is something I find to be pretty superficial. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:39 PM
#72
ihateeveryone said: "There's no time travel in MSMM and Mirai Nikki." Uhh.. I hate to say this, but I recommend you watch episode 10 again. And yeah, it borrows ideas from other shows. So what? What matters in the end is the execution. Besides Madoka Magica's time traveling aspect is VASTLY superior to Mirai Nikki's. Nope. (MSMM and Mirai Nikki spoilers) She's only repeating the same month over and over. There's as much time travel in MSMM as there's time travel in Groundhog Day. In Mirai Nikki, they travel between different universes |
Jun 20, 2013 6:41 PM
#73
BatoKusanagi said: In Mirai Nikki ihateeveryone said: "There's no time travel in MSMM and Mirai Nikki." Uhh.. I hate to say this, but I recommend you watch episode 10 again. And yeah, it borrows ideas from other shows. So what? What matters in the end is the execution. Besides Madoka Magica's time traveling aspect is VASTLY superior to Mirai Nikki's. Nope. (MSMM and Mirai Nikki spoilers) She's only repeating the same month over and over. There's as much time travel in MSMM as there's time travel in Groundhog Day. In Mirai Nikki, they travel between different universes Yuno traveling back in time creates another timeline, which is kind of like a universe. So technically, time travel is still involved. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:42 PM
#74
ihateeveryone said: I just want to say that Dragon Knight is really bad counterpart to Ryuuki.RLinksoul said: Litrydow said: Every normal person feels like you. Implying that there's such a thing as normal people. If anything the show has similarities to Kamen Rider Ryuki. As well as Lyrical Nanoha, thanks to being the same director. As well as Heartcatch Precure, which Urobuchi has said he likes. Where the final episode has the protagonist/s becoming a giant sparkling goddess... thing I kinda find it hard for it to have copied from Heartcatch's ending, since as soon as Heartcatch ended Madoka started, and Madoka was already in production beforehand, so.. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:42 PM
#75
BatoKusanagi said: ihateeveryone said: "There's no time travel in MSMM and Mirai Nikki." Uhh.. I hate to say this, but I recommend you watch episode 10 again. And yeah, it borrows ideas from other shows. So what? What matters in the end is the execution. Besides Madoka Magica's time traveling aspect is VASTLY superior to Mirai Nikki's. Nope. (MSMM and Mirai Nikki spoilers) She's only repeating the same month over and over. There's as much time travel in MSMM as there's time travel in Groundhog Day. In Mirai Nikki, they travel between different universes For Madoka... Isn't that basically time traveling....? |
Jun 20, 2013 6:43 PM
#76
I've only seen three, four if you count Sailor Moon when I was a kid, but it was the least interesting one I've seen imo. Don't get me wrong, I did like it, but it didn't seem that great overall. It had an amazing soundtrack and great art but it felt more like style over substance to me. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:44 PM
#77
BatoKusanagi said: ihateeveryone said: "There's no time travel in MSMM and Mirai Nikki." Uhh.. I hate to say this, but I recommend you watch episode 10 again. And yeah, it borrows ideas from other shows. So what? What matters in the end is the execution. Besides Madoka Magica's time traveling aspect is VASTLY superior to Mirai Nikki's. Nope. (MSMM and Mirai Nikki spoilers) She's only repeating the same month over and over. There's as much time travel in MSMM as there's time travel in Groundhog Day. In Mirai Nikki, they travel between different universes But she's still traveling back to a certain point in time. Ah, well it all depends on perception I guess. I hate Mirai Nikki so I don't care enough to argue about it. Actually I'm happy now because my avatar changed because of this thread.<3 |
Jun 20, 2013 6:44 PM
#78
daedroth4 said: And while it looks like Madoka and Ryuki have similar premises, a premise by itself doesn't make a show.. It's a trollbait pic. (But great trollbait nonetheless.) Most of the things there are only similar from a glance from a mile away. |
Jun 20, 2013 6:44 PM
#79
Madoka is a wonderful magical girl series, but it is an oddity to the genre rather than an example of it, which is what so few people seem to understand. I get that a lot of people consider Madoka to be the best magical girl series they've seen. I also get these same people have maybe seen one or two magical girl series in addition to Madoka and that Madoka subverts, deconstructs, and occassionally annihilates most magical girl tropes. What Gen Urobuchi created with Madoka, as he claims to have said he set out to do, was not a good magical girl story, but a good story period. Madoka is more than its subversions and deconstructions, something I didn't realize until the second time I watched it. This story cares deeply, deeply for its characters and uncovers every possible facet of them underneath their candy-colored exteriors and succeeds tremendously on its restraint and willingness to play within Kyubey's rules rather than break them for the sake of audience pandering. It is an absolute treat. Now, with that said, Madoka is not what I think of when I think magical girl, and that is because Madoka uses the mahou shoujo genre as a background rather than an identity. It uses the genre to establish its setting and then cruelly destroys the illusion, opening the curtain and inviting shocked and awed viewers to walk deeper into the darkness behind its exterior. By the by, my favorite (read: not best) magical girl series is Ojamajo Doremi. |
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Jun 20, 2013 7:04 PM
#80
-Miles- said: otakuNproud said: -Miles- said: I feel that Utena does a better job as a deconstruction. Even then, I prefer the Nanoha series more. You mean the anime right, not the manga? I haven't seen the anime, but the manga version felt like more like a more unique version of the magical girl genre than a deconstruction of it. By that, I mean the main female character is more daring and authentic than that of other magical girls I've seen. Yep. The premise is the same (duels, etc.), but there's a ton of noticeable differences between the anime and manga. The movie clears up on a ton of issues that weren't resolved or explained in the manga or anime; also, car metaphors. Ugh, I could only watch the first twenty minutes of the movie. It pissed me off; it felt like the screenwriter just used Utena and Anthy as for own personal entertainment. I wish he could have just stuck to the original storyline. |
Jun 20, 2013 7:15 PM
#81
Madoka Magica all the way (even though I have not finished yet, I am certain that my point would always be valid). Honestly, it's the only thing I've seen so far because it's the main writer of the show that was the author of the Light Novels of Fate/Zero that got me interested... that, and I've been hearing great yet weird responses about this show. |
Jun 20, 2013 7:16 PM
#82
Watch Utena =/ |
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Jun 20, 2013 7:17 PM
#83
Tavor said: renders said: ok then let's put the copying part aside what exactly was so great about this show?:) after ep 4 or 5 when you know happens you kinda get the idea about what kinda show to expect,the length is too short to care about any of the characters,the witches...I don't even,the time travel twist you've seen a 1000x times and the 2.0 end of eva ending so what's so thought provoking about this show? "let's put the copying part aside" >the time travel twist you've seen a 1000x times Way to stay consistent. Anyway, I thought it was provoking in a way because of how we were presented with the idea of, "What exactly is a human's essence and value worth to the universe? Why should it truly matter if said person dies? If it's for the greater good, there should not be an issue, especially when humans do the same thing to animals lesser than them" I'm sorry but eva ,aoi bungaku and other shows made a better job in making you ask yourself about these question.This on the other hand not so much,didn't cared about any of the characters.Also even that evil little guy reminded me of bokurano and narutaru |
Jun 20, 2013 7:18 PM
#84
renders said: Tavor said: renders said: ok then let's put the copying part aside what exactly was so great about this show?:) after ep 4 or 5 when you know happens you kinda get the idea about what kinda show to expect,the length is too short to care about any of the characters,the witches...I don't even,the time travel twist you've seen a 1000x times and the 2.0 end of eva ending so what's so thought provoking about this show? "let's put the copying part aside" >the time travel twist you've seen a 1000x times Way to stay consistent. Anyway, I thought it was provoking in a way because of how we were presented with the idea of, "What exactly is a human's essence and value worth to the universe? Why should it truly matter if said person dies? If it's for the greater good, there should not be an issue, especially when humans do the same thing to animals lesser than them" I'm sorry but eva ,aoi bungaku and other shows made a better job in making you ask yourself about these question.This on the other hand not so much,didn't cared about any of the characters.Also even that evil little guy reminded me of bokurano and narutaru Sorry, but Evangelion and Madoka made me ask two very different questions. |
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Jun 20, 2013 7:18 PM
#85
battosai-01 said: Watch Utena =/ Wait, Utena counts? ... okay, for that, I've seen a few episodes. It's okay. |
Jun 20, 2013 7:18 PM
#86
renders said: ok then let's put the copying part aside what exactly was so great about this show?:) after ep 4 or 5 when you know happens you kinda get the idea about what kinda show to expect,the length is too short to care about any of the characters,the witches...I don't even,the time travel twist you've seen a 1000x times and the 2.0 end of eva ending so what's so thought provoking about this show? Well, as I said on somebody else's post, I like the way it show the consequences of becoming a magical girl more realistically. I mean, think about it, once you become a magical girl (or a magical anything for that matter) you aren't exactly human anymore. It makes you think about what you are willing to do to have that kind of power. Besides that, I really empathized with some of the characters, especially Madoka and Homura. Those two have got to be the most noble female anime characters I've ever encountered. |
Jun 20, 2013 7:19 PM
#87
Tavor said: renders said: Tavor said: renders said: ok then let's put the copying part aside what exactly was so great about this show?:) after ep 4 or 5 when you know happens you kinda get the idea about what kinda show to expect,the length is too short to care about any of the characters,the witches...I don't even,the time travel twist you've seen a 1000x times and the 2.0 end of eva ending so what's so thought provoking about this show? "let's put the copying part aside" >the time travel twist you've seen a 1000x times Way to stay consistent. Anyway, I thought it was provoking in a way because of how we were presented with the idea of, "What exactly is a human's essence and value worth to the universe? Why should it truly matter if said person dies? If it's for the greater good, there should not be an issue, especially when humans do the same thing to animals lesser than them" I'm sorry but eva ,aoi bungaku and other shows made a better job in making you ask yourself about these question.This on the other hand not so much,didn't cared about any of the characters.Also even that evil little guy reminded me of bokurano and narutaru Sorry, but Evangelion and Madoka made me ask two very different questions. and that is why we are all different |
Jun 20, 2013 7:20 PM
#88
otakuNproud said: renders said: ok then let's put the copying part aside what exactly was so great about this show?:) after ep 4 or 5 when you know happens you kinda get the idea about what kinda show to expect,the length is too short to care about any of the characters,the witches...I don't even,the time travel twist you've seen a 1000x times and the 2.0 end of eva ending so what's so thought provoking about this show? Well, as I said on somebody else's post, I like the way it show the consequences of becoming a magical girl more realistically. I mean, think about it, once you become a magical girl (or a magical anything for that matter) you aren't exactly human anymore. It makes you think about what you are willing to do to have that kind of power. Besides that, I really empathized with some of the characters, especially Madoka and Homura. Those two have got to be the most noble female anime characters I've ever encountered. Yeah I think about it,I've seen this in every magical girl show done better,especially Jeanne...oh Jeanne |
Jun 20, 2013 7:20 PM
#89
renders said: and that is why we are all different Nevertheless, they are at least thought provoking, as you asked plainly, "so what's so thought provoking about this show?" and I gave you an answer; not to make comparisons. |
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Jun 20, 2013 7:21 PM
#90
battosai-01 said: Watch Utena =/ I've already read the manga; I liked it, but not enough to watch the anime sorry. |
Jun 20, 2013 7:22 PM
#91
I believe most people tend to agree that the execution is good, but I know there are a few that don't feel it has enough substance to be truly great. One of the things that only became clear over time for me was what the ending was supposed to mean. It's clear enough that Madoka is a deconstruction, made to take apart and examine common MG tropes. But by my own interpretation I am convinced that Madoka is still a show that wants to be a magical girl show at heart. It is a deconstruction that reaffirms, rather than rejects the tenants of magical girl shows. The ending to Madoka is tragic in the way that real life is tragic. After everything the characters have gone through, they arrive at something inconclusive. MGs no longer turn into witches, but in return, the new demon system is less effective at fighting entropy. In a sense, I find the ending to be a true reflection of real life. We are all aware of problems that will probably never be solved as long a humanity exists. Even if a problem like poverty somehow gets fixed, we will all be long dead by that time. The Madoka universe reflects us in this way because of the fundamental law that happiness is always in proportion to despair. A true happy ending in the Madoka universe is impossible. In the end, after everything that can be done, it's not even clear whether Madoka's sacrifice was worth the trade off. We don't know if giving the MGs their newly found dignity was worth the damage done to the universe as a whole. The big bad doesn't get defeated, love goes unrequited, there are no cheers or applause or even a pat on the back. At the end all the characters have is the knowledge of what they did. Even then, in the end they are able to find a sense of peace; regardless of whatever failure or uncertain success they faced, in the end they don't feel that there was anything to regret. This is the key point, I think. I think Madoka is trying to show that even in a world that gives no reward or even outright punishes doing good, human compassion does not die, and caring for other people is still something worth doing. And by reaching out to an older audience, so that even if you don't normally like magical girls, or think you are too old for them, or think they are a bunch of moe trash, the messages inherent in the MG genre still show themselves to be relevant and worthwhile. Basically, I disagree that the show is style over substance. It doesn't really become apparent right away, but I firmly believe that the substance is there and that it is awesome. |
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Jun 20, 2013 7:23 PM
#92
I can't say I'm compelled very much to continue with Princess Tutu the same way Puella Magi Madoka Magica enthralled me from start to finish. Yes I'm calling out a lot of people on that. Too bad. The responses I'm seeing from the first page onward are practically inviting this. |
Jun 20, 2013 7:25 PM
#93
in Shree Money making clout no Mahou Shojo will ever Bypass Sailor moon fact Black and white |
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Jun 20, 2013 7:27 PM
#94
To me the magical girl shows always felt like battle shounens for girls and most of them > madoka |
Jun 20, 2013 7:28 PM
#95
renders said: otakuNproud said: renders said: ok then let's put the copying part aside what exactly was so great about this show?:) after ep 4 or 5 when you know happens you kinda get the idea about what kinda show to expect,the length is too short to care about any of the characters,the witches...I don't even,the time travel twist you've seen a 1000x times and the 2.0 end of eva ending so what's so thought provoking about this show? Well, as I said on somebody else's post, I like the way it show the consequences of becoming a magical girl more realistically. I mean, think about it, once you become a magical girl (or a magical anything for that matter) you aren't exactly human anymore. It makes you think about what you are willing to do to have that kind of power. Besides that, I really empathized with some of the characters, especially Madoka and Homura. Those two have got to be the most noble female anime characters I've ever encountered. Yeah I think about it,I've seen this in every magical girl show done better,especially Jeanne...oh Jeanne Well, if you read my starting post, you'd see that I said I liked the soundtrack and the animation too. Basically, to sum it up, I liked it b/c it was angsty, bleak, and hopeful. Also, b/c Homura and Modoka would make a good couple, IMO. And, I would appreciate it if you would stop trying to make me see it your way. |
Jun 20, 2013 7:28 PM
#96
Akito_Kinomoto said: Well fuck you!I can't say I'm compelled very much to continue with Princess Tutu the same way Puella Magi Madoka Magica enthralled me from start to finish. Yes I'm calling out a lot of people on that. Too bad. The responses I'm seeing from the first page onward are practically inviting this. Nah just kidding, but I personally found Tutu way more interesting and well written. It was mainly the characters that I felt brought down Madoka. There was way too much angst when very little even happened throughout the course of the show. |
Jun 20, 2013 7:29 PM
#97
renders said: To me the magical girl shows always felt like battle shounens for girls and most of them > madoka But guess what? Most magical girl anime these days are aimed at adult men. |
Jun 20, 2013 7:30 PM
#98
otakuNproud said: renders said: otakuNproud said: renders said: ok then let's put the copying part aside what exactly was so great about this show?:) after ep 4 or 5 when you know happens you kinda get the idea about what kinda show to expect,the length is too short to care about any of the characters,the witches...I don't even,the time travel twist you've seen a 1000x times and the 2.0 end of eva ending so what's so thought provoking about this show? Well, as I said on somebody else's post, I like the way it show the consequences of becoming a magical girl more realistically. I mean, think about it, once you become a magical girl (or a magical anything for that matter) you aren't exactly human anymore. It makes you think about what you are willing to do to have that kind of power. Besides that, I really empathized with some of the characters, especially Madoka and Homura. Those two have got to be the most noble female anime characters I've ever encountered. Yeah I think about it,I've seen this in every magical girl show done better,especially Jeanne...oh Jeanne Well, if you read my starting post, you'd see that I said I liked the soundtrack and the animation too. Basically, to sum it up, I liked it b/c it was angsty, bleak, and hopeful. Also, b/c Homura and Modoka would make a good couple, IMO. And, I would appreciate it if you would stop trying to make me see it your way. but aren't you trying to make others see it your way hence the thread and the praise? all you do is praising it instead of giving a proper argument |
Jun 20, 2013 7:31 PM
#99
Its my favorite, but I haven't watched many magical girl shows except a bit of sailor moon as a kid. I have read a couple magical girl manga though, so I knew enough to get all the full enjoyment out of the deconstruction. |
Jun 20, 2013 7:31 PM
#100
renders said: To me the magical girl shows always felt like battle shounens for girls and most of them > madoka Lol, seriously, Lol renders said: but aren't you trying to make others see it your way hence the thread and the praise? all you do is praising it instead of giving a proper argument The irony |
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