TRC_Randy said: I did watch it, but that doesn't mean I'll just automatically agree with everything.the video i gave addresses that as well but seems like you didn't even watch it. TRC_Randy said: I am on the strong opinion that show should make sense when taken entirely literally. please address the contents specifically in the video first before making any conclusions. Saying "i hate people over analyzing things" doesn't prove jack. If that's the case I can say the exact same thing to you too; you're UNDER analyzing things. |
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| Some might flame me for this but I wish Rezero second season had better production & directing. It would have been spectacular. Especially if it was animated by shaft. The story is great however I felt It some things would've worked better if had better pacing, production, & directing. Its still decent tho but not what I envisioned whilst reading the web novels. I feel like A Silent voice should have been a 12 episode anime instead of a movie. Would have fleshed out the characters more and made the impactful moments more impactful. Tokyo Ghoul. Man this is the show that got me started on anime and I loved the first season a lot back in the day. But if they followed the story perfectly it would've been so much better. Erased. Man I loved Erased. It was perfect until the end where they fucked it all up. It was rushed and predictable. I kinda wished they made it 24 episodes and explained the final arc more clearly. However I still love it even with all its flaws. Attack on Titan. Man I loved this anime. It was one of my top favourites after Season 3 part 2. It ended very melancholy (kinda like end of evanglion) However I wasnt a big fan of the later seasons and the new direction of the series. sure it was good and I loved the paths chapters however I kinda wished it ended differently. SAO. It would have ended wonderfully if the fully fleshed out the Aincrad arc and slowly showed us its progression and by the end we see Kirito waking up in the hospital scene barely walking away as the credits roll. Would have been fantastic. Wonder Egg Priority. This one is a no brainer. I think everyone saw how disappointing this anime became after the final episode. It was really good up until that point. Goblin Slayer. I absolutely loved the first episode. It was gritty & dark. It had Berserk vibes with a hint of DnD. However after they introduced the shitty cast I was very disappointed. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress. It had one the best visuals I've seen in anime. However the characters & story were mediocre at best. I kinda wished it was better to be honest. |
JaniSIr said: doesn't mean you'll just automatically disagree with it.TRC_Randy said: I did watch it, but that doesn't mean I'll just automatically agree with everything.the video i gave addresses that as well but seems like you didn't even watch it. Hmm? JaniSIr said: please PROVE why you think it should be taken entirely literally.TRC_Randy said: I am on the strong opinion that show should make sense when taken entirely literally. please address the contents specifically in the video first before making any conclusions. Saying "i hate people over analyzing things" doesn't prove jack. If that's the case I can say the exact same thing to you too; you're UNDER analyzing things. |
TRC_Randy said: The literal interpretation is what happens in the story's universe. That's the basis of everything.please PROVE why you think it should be taken entirely literally. Any extra theme or whatever is purely for the audience, that the characters could have no knowledge of. |
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| Naruto, without a doubt. It had the potential to be my favorite thing ever since it had a lot of elements that some of my favorite anime shows have (see my bio). If you want to know what I mean by this, feel free to ask. What held it back, in my opinion, is some parts felt half-baked, and dragged out, with too much pointless filler, useless characters, and a lack of focus a lot of the time IMO. The show is infuriating to me actually since as I said, it could have been my new favorite anime or one of my favorite pieces of fiction in general, but unfortunately, it didn't due to all of these setbacks. Now I'm not saying it's all bad, I still like it, the highs are really high while the lows are really low, I still wonder what it could have been. |
| Chainsawman and Witch from Mercury as of late. Not bitter or mad about it. Yes, they are waste of potential. My take away is I'm wiser now. |
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JaniSIr said: still doesn't prove why it should be taken entirely literally. Also how do you know that any extra theme(s) is purely for the audience?TRC_Randy said: The literal interpretation is what happens in the story's universe. That's the basis of everything.please PROVE why you think it should be taken entirely literally. Any extra theme or whatever is purely for the audience, that the characters could have no knowledge of. |
TRC_RandyDec 22, 2022 6:26 PM
| One Punch Man s2. The new studio tanked it. |
| ENDRO!, ENDRO!, a thousand times ENDRO!. The first two episodes set it up to be a really unique spin on tired isekai tropes, by having a stereotypical Demon King character reincarnate as the teacher of the heroes who would eventually defeat her. After becoming their teacher, she decides that she's going to purposefully make them flunk school so that they never learn how to be heroes and can't defeat her. Sounds like a fine premise, so what went wrong...? ENDRO! isn't a bad show by any means. All of leads are incredibly likeable with charming character gimmicks and cutesy personalities, but every episode was genuinely infuriating to watch knowing what it could have been, leaving me with no choice but to drop it. |
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| I really hate it when an anime wastes it's potential. It really bugs me when a show I like has this problem. And I hate it even more when a show just doesn't use it's potential at all and throws away a great setting. Here are some of the shows I think wasted their potential: - My Hero Academia: It introduces many interesting characters, but rarely gives them the time to shine. Because at the same time it tries to do world building, the whole OFA/AFO thing, ect. I would've liked the current season much more if it didn't give the "big war" vibe with a bunch of characters I barely know in the spotlight - while some previously important characters are standing on the sidelines. - Summertime Render: It's really just episode 25. I hate the ending. I love the rest of the show. - Shadow's House Season 1: I like the idea of working around the 12/24 episode limit with original content. But cutting important parts in the manga to introduce a side story that didnt fit at all was disappointing. - Prima Doll: Wasted sooo much time on boring slice of life despite it's interesting, dramatic characters and sci-fi world building. It's good moments where there, but cut short. - Isekai Ojisan: I wanted to see a guy who spend half his life in another world readjusting to the normal world. Instead, it's just his very generic Isekai diary. There are many more with bad pacing, plot or characters that had a good promis. Or shows where other stuff that went all wrong in my eyes. Almost all of my low scores fit this category, actually. |
| Oof, where do I begin? Gosick - It was on-pace to be one of my favorite anime…but god dammit did I hate it’s ending. Charlotte - Series was great…until the writers decided to hit the fast forward button on the last few episodes. The Promised Neverland - What the hell was that second season? I get that they were trying to do something a little anime original with it, but my god, if you’re gonna do that, at least put in some god damn effort. That might have been some of the laziest bit of storytelling I’ve seen in anime. Tokyo Ghoul - Started out strong, but it’s last two seasons were shit shows of the highest order. Show needed to be better paced and characters needed to be better fleshed out. I’m sure there are some more out there that I’ve pushed to the back of my memory banks, but these four were some of the first that came to mind. |
-Ryu said: As for a series with wasted potential that I liked anyway, I'll go with Angel Beats. In a perfect timeline, Angel Beats is a 26 episode anime where Yui, Hinata, Yuri and Kanade all have their backstories explored and their characters developed in the same way that was done with Otonashi in the 13 episode version from our timeline aka the worst timeline. As someone who has Angel Beats as one of his favorite anime, I…wholeheartedly agree with you! I always felt that the show’s biggest weakness was it didn’t give enough breathing room to develop its full cast of characters. I actually thought the show had some of the most enjoyable supporting characters of any show I’ve ever watched, but the only ones that we really got to know were Yui and Masami. |
| Wonder Egg Priority. As much as I personally love it, that anime could have been a masterpiece, but it ended up being a really messy (yet beautiful in my eyes) 12 eps. Also, Takt Op Destiny, Blue Period and Welcome to Demon's School Iruma Kun come to mind, especially the last one. The first 3 or 4 episodes of Iruma Kun were unironically some of the funniest shit I've ever seen, but the show is just a constant downfall afterwards. |
| "Those words are meant for those that dare defy god's final warning... An epigraph of their stubbornness" - Maho Hiyajo (Steins;Gate 0)  |
TRC_Randy said: I suppose you were expecting something for this anime specifically, but what I actually proved is that everything needs to be taken literally on principle.JaniSIr said: still doesn't prove why it should be taken entirely literally. Also how do you know that any extra theme(s) is purely for the audience?The literal interpretation is what happens in the story's universe. That's the basis of everything. Any extra theme or whatever is purely for the audience, that the characters could have no knowledge of. And if it doesn't make sense that way, it just doesn't make sense. |
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JaniSIr said: but you HAVEN'T tho and that's the issue. All this time you've been merely ASSERTING that "it MUST be taken literally, no other way" but without a single damn proof.TRC_Randy said: I suppose you were expecting something for this anime specifically, but what I actually proved is that everything needs to be taken literally on principle.still doesn't prove why it should be taken entirely literally. Also how do you know that any extra theme(s) is purely for the audience? JaniSIr said: bruh, not necessarily. That's like dismissing all philosophical and literary works alike for "not making sense when taken literally".And if it doesn't make sense that way, it just doesn't make sense. |
TRC_Randy said: I will just declare that as an axiom, I don't intend to subjugate myself to the literary analysis rules of others. but you HAVEN'T tho and that's the issue. All this time you've been merely ASSERTING that "it MUST be taken literally, no other way" but without a single damn proof. If the text says the curtains are blue all that means is that the curtains are blue. TRC_Randy said: Uhm, I'm a huge fan of Dune, and that's a a very abstract series. bruh, not necessarily. That's like dismissing all philosophical and literary works alike for "not making sense when taken literally". |
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JaniSIr said: "it's an axiom" is not a proof.TRC_Randy said: I will just declare that as an axiom,but you HAVEN'T tho and that's the issue. All this time you've been merely ASSERTING that "it MUST be taken literally, no other way" but without a single damn proof. JaniSIr said: what matters is the validity of the rules not who's making them.I don't intend to subjugate myself to the literary analysis rules of others. JaniSIr said: dumb example. Comparing one single three-word sentence to a whole 74 eps series.If the text says the curtains are blue all that means is that the curtains are blue. JaniSIr said: no one asked anything about "what's an abstract series that you're a huge fan of?".TRC_Randy said: Uhm, I'm a huge fan of Dune, and that's a a very abstract series. bruh, not necessarily. That's like dismissing all philosophical and literary works alike for "not making sense when taken literally". Besides, you just contradicted yourself. First you said you only take things literally (concrete) but at the same time you also take Dune as abstract. NONSENSE. |
TRC_Randy said: The philosophic discussions are part of the story, so it makes perfect sense. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Besides, you just contradicted yourself. First you said you only take things literally (concrete) but at the same time you also take Dune as abstract. TRC_Randy said: But in Monster you expected me to take an out of context quote a random side character said as part of the core conflict... dumb example. Comparing one single three-word sentence to a whole 74 eps series. Anyway, this discussion degenerated long ago. |
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JaniSIr said: wha- isn't that the same with Monster? With everything i've said so far and the contents of the video i sent all are based on whatever is told/shown in the show? Why the double standards?TRC_Randy said: The philosophic discussions are part of the story, so it makes perfect sense. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Besides, you just contradicted yourself. First you said you only take things literally (concrete) but at the same time you also take Dune as abstract. JaniSIr said: for the record you were the one who brought in the "out of context quote" thing which i don't even know which quote you're talking about.TRC_Randy said: But in Monster you expected me to take an out of context quote a random side character said as part of the core conflict...dumb example. Comparing one single three-word sentence to a whole 74 eps series. |
TRC_Randy said: You implied that this Grimmer said about a TV show is somehow relevant to the ending of the core plot. JaniSIr said: wha- isn't that the same with Monster? With everything i've said so far and the contents of the video i sent all are based on whatever is told/shown in the show? Why the double standards?The philosophic discussions are part of the story, so it makes perfect sense. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ JaniSIr said: for the record you were the one who brought in the "out of context quote" thing which i don't even know which quote you're talking about.But in Monster you expected me to take an out of context quote a random side character said as part of the core conflict... |
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JaniSIr said: it's not just a tv show tho. The point is that TRC_Randy said: You implied that this Grimmer said about a TV show is somehow relevant to the ending of the core plot. wha- isn't that the same with Monster? With everything i've said so far and the contents of the video i sent all are based on whatever is told/shown in the show? Why the double standards? for the record you were the one who brought in the "out of context quote" thing which i don't even know which quote you're talking about. Now tell me anything wrong with that reasoning. |
TRC_RandyDec 23, 2022 3:21 PM
GuillotineJoeD said: Chainsawman and Witch from Mercury as of late. Not bitter or mad about it. Yes, they are waste of potential. My take away is I'm wiser now. Out of interest: How would YOU make Chainsawman live up to that potential you've seen wasted?^^ You're wise. I figured I ask you. So should the creator and MAPPA to be honest. Hope they reach out to you^^ Please tell me how to make this Show better. |
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TRC_Randy said: Those two were never on screen at the same time, so they didn't have a way to exchange information. Now tell me anything wrong with that reasoning. |
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JaniSIr said: i don't see how this reply disproves what i said.TRC_Randy said: Those two were never on screen at the same time, so they didn't have a way to exchange information. Now tell me anything wrong with that reasoning. |
TRC_Randy said: Do you know what else could be the theme of the anime?JaniSIr said: i don't see how this reply disproves what i said.Those two were never on screen at the same time, so they didn't have a way to exchange information. After watching episode 73 I thought of a sequel. Monster 2 should be a sitcom, where the running joke is that Johan goes on a killing spree every episode, and then gets shot in the head. And then everyone laughs at it saying "Oh Johan" Considering there is no in-universe relation between those two things, my interpretation fits the anime better than yours. |
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JaniSIr said: TRC_Randy said: Do you know what else could be the theme of the anime?i don't see how this reply disproves what i said. After watching episode 73 I thought of a sequel. Monster 2 should be a sitcom, where the running joke is that Johan goes on a killing spree every episode, and then gets shot in the head. And then everyone laughs at it saying "Oh Johan"  JaniSIr said: the heck are you talking about? That's literally in-universe relation. In what way is it otherwise?Considering there is no in-universe relation between those two things, my interpretation fits the anime better than yours. |
| Jormungand. I mean, the ending is kind of obvious but at the same time . . . I feel like channeling my inner LowTierGod and giving the creators what for. Also, SAO OG. What the actual HELL was that supposed to be? Add Bokurano to the list, for that matter. Then there are the anime that had even less potential than those, or just straight up never had any off rip. Such as Naruto/Naruto Shippuden. Naruto OG? Fire. Back when power creep was curbed and it seemed like ninja were ninja, then Shippuden happened and it became "Japanese wizards in space!" FoH with that noise. |
Oh_How_AbsurdDec 23, 2022 7:32 PM
| I loved Angel Beats! but I bummed that PA Works did not focused on the drama and the characters / their stories but instead made the "lame action" and Shounen as its main dragging point. Imagine if they just went full-blown story telling and go heavily on the drama side. THE PREMISE AND PLOT SCREAMS HEAVY DRAMA BUT THE ACTION SIDE REALLY DAMPENED THE APPEAL TO ME. Yui-Hinata and Kanade-Yuzuru stories are the highlights of the anime. |
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SuperAdventure said: Now this is where I get abrased. I watched the first season. The writers must be smoking that good-good, because they set up conquering a dungeon to be the main goal from EP1, then in EP2, Aladdin and Ali Baba conquer one and the story largely shifts in focus to politics. Then in a handful of episodes they do THAT, and NOW it becomes . . . about Sinbad and the "seven wise men" or whatever? Pick a plot lane and drive in it, please. You're going all over the road, and as an enjoyer of sand fantasy y'all dropped the ball.Magi (Labrynth and Kingdom) took way too many detours and weird plot choices, and then just stopped, ended without resolution |
Oh_How_Absurd said: The way it went- after they conquered the dungeon, then Aladdin suddenly ends up in.... Mongolia?!?! And that arc dragged on... then the arc about Alibaba & his friend Che Guevara (probably) was depressing as hell... and the second season I have less memory of, but the ending made me shout at the TV and pound the floor. It's one of the worst written 'good' anime I ever watched. But so much of it is beautiful. And I love MorgianaSuperAdventure said: Now this is where I get abrased. I watched the first season. The writers must be smoking that good-good, because they set up conquering a dungeon to be the main goal from EP1, then in EP2, Aladdin and Ali Baba conquer one and the story largely shifts in focus to politics. Then in a handful of episodes they do THAT, and NOW it becomes . . . about Sinbad and the "seven wise men" or whatever? Pick a plot lane and drive in it, please. You're going all over the road, and as an enjoyer of sand fantasy y'all dropped the ball.Magi (Labrynth and Kingdom) took way too many detours and weird plot choices, and then just stopped, ended without resolution |
SuperAdventure said: Shame. I expected more out of anime 1001 Nights. When I play that season 1 episode and I hear "Akogare wo ima tsukanda", I know what time it is. But when you can't keep a coherent plot, when your revolutionary sepukuu's himself and becomes a dark dragon (?), you lose me. I didn't even know what was happening then. Around the time of the mid-season revolution arc, they introduced magic along with exposition, but they clearly had no time to expound fully enough on it because Jafar was here, then he wasn't. Then it was about the "Fog Troop" (40 Thieves) again, then the revolution . . . again.Oh_How_Absurd said: The way it went- after they conquered the dungeon, then Aladdin suddenly ends up in.... Mongolia?!?! And that arc dragged on... then the arc about Alibaba & his friend Che Guevara (probably) was depressing as hell... and the second season I have less memory of, but the ending made me shout at the TV and pound the floor. It's one of the worst written 'good' anime I ever watched. But so much of it is beautiful. And I love MorgianaNow this is where I get abrased. I watched the first season. The writers must be smoking that good-good, because they set up conquering a dungeon to be the main goal from EP1, then in EP2, Aladdin and Ali Baba conquer one and the story largely shifts in focus to politics. Then in a handful of episodes they do THAT, and NOW it becomes . . . about Sinbad and the "seven wise men" or whatever? Pick a plot lane and drive in it, please. You're going all over the road, and as an enjoyer of sand fantasy y'all dropped the ball. |
| Ah, 5-toubun no Hanayome for me. Had its problems but was intriguing for the most part and I really adored the cast, but then it decided to shit itself. R.I.P |
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| Wonder Egg Priority comes to mind .. The Promised Neverland 2. I know people say its og manga story is mid, but with better scriptwriting it could become a decent show Children Who Chase Lost Voices Children of the Whales |
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| 86 get rid of milize and you might have something good |
RobertBobert said: well, the plot was a wizard brings his dead lil bother back to life, wizard is immortal but, his now brought back to life brother is the only thing that can kill him, but he will also die in the process. also lil brother is some op fire demon. but they never fight. also, idiot author creates op chars and has no idea how to handle them so just trashes themKuroudoAkabane said: fairytail. the answer is always fairytail. worst failure at living up to potential Why do you think so? I heard it's a pretty bland show in terms of plot. |
| One Piece anime, such a good story but dragged out beyond belief |
| This one may be a little more obscure, but Fena the Pirate Princess had so much potential. In fact, the first couple episodes were amazing! It had a clear-cut concept, likable characters, and amazing animation. They just fumbled the bag with the second half of the show and profoundly confused the audience |
tiaamyom said: I never understood what it was. It started out as a pretty high quality shoujo but ended up with a bunch of clichés and what I call "astral shit".This one may be a little more obscure, but Fena the Pirate Princess had so much potential. In fact, the first couple episodes were amazing! It had a clear-cut concept, likable characters, and amazing animation. They just fumbled the bag with the second half of the show and profoundly confused the audience |
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RobertBobert said: Yeah the way they handled the ending really disappointed me. It's almost like they tried to up the stakes but it took away from the grounded nature of the show. Like they go from trying to uncover the mystery of Fena's family to trying to stop the end of the world and meeting god(?) tiaamyom said: I never understood what it was. It started out as a pretty high quality shoujo but ended up with a bunch of clichés and what I call "astral shit".This one may be a little more obscure, but Fena the Pirate Princess had so much potential. In fact, the first couple episodes were amazing! It had a clear-cut concept, likable characters, and amazing animation. They just fumbled the bag with the second half of the show and profoundly confused the audience |
tiaamyom said: This is the reason I don't like astral shit. It almost always looks like a lazy attempt to end a show they don't know how.RobertBobert said: Yeah the way they handled the ending really disappointed me. It's almost like they tried to up the stakes but it took away from the grounded nature of the show. Like they go from trying to uncover the mystery of Fena's family to trying to stop the end of the world and meeting god(?) I never understood what it was. It started out as a pretty high quality shoujo but ended up with a bunch of clichés and what I call "astral shit". |
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