Do you like the mecha genre? Why?
| You might know that there is always your usual bunch of elitists that love mecha anime and claim it is objectively the best anime around. But just what is the appeal of mecha? What makes people love mecha so much? In the end, it is usually a dumbed down anime where characters compete to see who has the punkiest giant robot, save a really small number of exceptions such as Code Geass. I can see the appeal behind Code Geass. The protagonist has a special power, and he is determined to use that power to change the world. The mecha fighting was the worst and most boring part of Code geass IMO, the anime would be better off with some kind of battle suit similar to Starcraft's one. Anything that mecha has to offer is offered by other anime in higher quality. The animation/art usually tends to be old, lazy and bad. No matter how I see it, there is no reason to hold mecha in a higher regard than other anime, so just why do some people love it so much? |
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| Zoids is the only mecha worth watching it. |
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| It is a genre like any other. And how many goddamn times is this thread going to be made? |
| I like robots. |
| Same as any other genre, plot and characters etc. |
| People love it because it's a power fantasy that doesn't rely on the character actually possessing physical strength. |
| Now you're wondering if there's white text in any of my other posts. Over there, I'm everywhere. I know that. |
| 12412412412041284 round of Mecha Fans vs Mecha Haters *Mortal Combat music plays. Start! |
lupadim said: It is usually a dumbed down anime where characters compete to see who has the punkiest giant robot, save a really small number of exceptions such as Code Geass. Truer words have never been spoken. |
| Cross Ange. |
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| Yeah I don't like mecha at all. I don't like just seeing a bunch of robots fight all the time. The only mecha I have ever watched that were good was guilty crown, code geass, and aldnoah zero. |
| I generally don't care much for mecha anime as they're usually over the top action anime. |
| Not a real fan of mecha since it's the pinnacle of limited animation but when done right, it's done right. |
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| Watch SDF Macross, and you will know. |
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| Mecha is terrible but I do like seeing a protagonist that doesn't just plow through his opponents with sheer strength. I prefer seeing people with strong robots to seeing just strong people that don't even have the muscles to show it. |
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YorozuyaGinSan said: Mecha is terrible but I do like seeing a protagonist that doesn't just plow through his opponents with sheer strength. I prefer seeing people with strong robots to seeing just strong people that don't even have the muscles to show it. You want muscles? This is the show for you. http://myanimelist.net/anime/14719/JoJos_Bizarre_Adventure_ |
| It's not necessarily the 'mecha' I just like the battles and the Hardships the pilots face. And, code geass would of been nothing without the mecha. Also the poll does suck. |
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| 'Cause THE ROBOTS ARE AWESOME!!! ROW ROW FIGHT THE POWER!!! lupadim said: Anything that mecha has to offer is offered by other anime in higher quality What about the robots? :P |
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icirate said: People love it because it's a power fantasy that doesn't rely on the character actually possessing physical strength. Basically just like fascinations of guns. |
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Syndiciate said: I wasn't asking for a schlock recommendation.YorozuyaGinSan said: Mecha is terrible but I do like seeing a protagonist that doesn't just plow through his opponents with sheer strength. I prefer seeing people with strong robots to seeing just strong people that don't even have the muscles to show it. You want muscles? This is the show for you. http://myanimelist.net/anime/14719/JoJos_Bizarre_Adventure_ |
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| I've never heard/read anyone saying/typing that mecha is the best. Hell, I know a lot of people who would avoid mecha before ecchi. I'm no mecha fanatic, but I want to give my input here-- some possible reasons. -Mecha can have a satisfying amount of character development if it works at it. The Mecha often comes with a false sense a protection; inside the cockpit it might seem like a character is invincible for a second, but in the end, we see that a mecha can be cut down just like a human. So why not just have all these characters duke it out? Because while the mecha isn't invincible, the pilot still has a little safety. The pilot might be able to survive another day in a mecha while getting shot outside of a mecha isn't a laughing matter. Anyway, that small bit of protection allows for characters to learn from mistakes, explore their thoughts, and so on. -Cool mecha designs. Heck yeah. -Seeing machines brutalized instead of humans (in some cases). -Often brings a unique form of conflict. You don't seem to have too much mecha on your list, OP, (dropped, watching, or otherwise). There are some mecha shows which focus more on drama than the mecha and vice-versa. Check some out if you can! That's all I've got for now. Struggling to keep my eyes open here.;; |
| What does that have to do with the redeeming values of mecha? I'm not living in the past, I'm not going to watch a show from 28 years ago. |
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| i am not an elitist at all and I do love mecha a lot lately most of them just tend to be good |
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retrogamer32x said: To be fair, a lot of mecha fans I know love Gundam Unicorn a lot and it only ended last year, I've started watching UC Gundam because I absolutely love the OST for Unicorn, its my favorite from any anime.The last great mecha anime (IMHO) were The Big O and Gasaraki, which are both over 15 years old now. If you want to see good mecha anime, you have to watch older stuff. It's like saying that you demand to see greatest film noir but refuse to watch anything Hollywood made before 2000, can't be done. |
| Yes, I watch it, because I'm a huge fan of sci-fi war storiylines, and that often goes hand in hand with mecha shows in anime. Plus giant robots destroying stuff is fun as hell. |
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retrogamer32x said: I'm not interested in an obsolete genre that couldn't stand up to the test of time.YorozuyaGinSan said: What does that have to do with the redeeming values of mecha? I'm not living in the past, I'm not going to watch a show from 28 years ago. The last great mecha anime (IMHO) were The Big O and Gasaraki, which are both over 15 years old now. If you want to see good mecha anime, you have to watch older stuff. It's like saying that you demand to see greatest film noir but refuse to watch anything Hollywood made before 2000, can't be done. "Great" shows should be given the respect of being watched in their prime and left to rest as history. I don't come a day late to a party and expect the arrangements to be in order as they were when it began. I don't arrive late at a concert and expect the band to start their performance the moment I walk in. I especially don't go to Vanilla Ice concerts post 1990. |
OchimushaMar 31, 2015 10:20 PM
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Feaor said: retrogamer32x said: To be fair, a lot of mecha fans I know love Gundam Unicorn a lot and it only ended last year, I've started watching UC Gundam because I absolutely love the OST for Unicorn, its my favorite from any anime.The last great mecha anime (IMHO) were The Big O and Gasaraki, which are both over 15 years old now. If you want to see good mecha anime, you have to watch older stuff. It's like saying that you demand to see greatest film noir but refuse to watch anything Hollywood made before 2000, can't be done. You don't feel bad just jumping in though? I mean it is based in the Universal Century timeline. |
PoeticJustice said: I haven't watched Unicorn yet, I've just listened to the shit out of the OST, I started with MSG.You don't feel bad just jumping in though? I mean it is based in the Universal Century timeline. |
Gholy said: PoeticJustice said: I made the mistake of jumping straight to Unicorn back in my noob days too, although I plan on rewatching Char's Counterattack and Unicorn once I finish Zeta Gundam and ZZYou don't feel bad just jumping in though? I mean it is based in the Universal Century timeline. How is zeta? |
YorozuyaGinSan said: What does that have to do with the redeeming values of mecha? I'm not living in the past, I'm not going to watch a show from 28 years ago. they're just trolling you welcom to Mal :) |
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Feaor said: PoeticJustice said: I haven't watched Unicorn yet, I've just listened to the shit out of the OST, I started with MSG.You don't feel bad just jumping in though? I mean it is based in the Universal Century timeline. my nigga i aint gon lie, I LISTENED TO THE OST. IT IS GOOD SHIT. |
WAD1992 said: Oh, okay.YorozuyaGinSan said: What does that have to do with the redeeming values of mecha? I'm not living in the past, I'm not going to watch a show from 28 years ago. they're just trolling you welcom to Mal :) Thank you for the warm welcome. And I thought they were serious, goodness me. |
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Gholy said: PoeticJustice said: Haven't even started it yet, shouldn't phrased that sentence better. I did watch the MGS movie trilogy a long time ago though, so there's that.How is zeta? How was it? Did it spark your interest? |
| What's the appeal of magical girls? Battle-shonen? Harems? Thriller-mysteries? It's just cuz some people think giant robots are cool Personal Favorites: Giant robots being 'cool' is one of the main factors that's agreeable to mecha fans everywhere. However, there are other reasons:[spoiler] -people like war tragedies/well developed stories and characters -over-the-top action scenes and animation quality -THE FUCKIN MUSIC Mecha has been influential since the beginnings of anime(Astro Boy 1963). It was one of the genres that helped distinguish Japanese animation from any other, while also acting as a major figure of the anime medium. It's appeal? The Mecha genre contains long-running fans who grew up with these shows and introduced them to their own children. It's that kind of genre that has such a developed community who supports every aspect of it. In the end it's all personal preference of, "Do you like giant robots?" |
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BakaWeebTrashApr 1, 2015 12:44 AM
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| No I can't really bring myself to like Mech anime. I rather have a MC who is strong by himself and does not depend on a machine some scientist/engineer build. |
| It probably appeals to people who are into those....weird shit. I get bored every time I try to watch a mecha anime. |
Kagami_Hiiragi said: Idc if you think its weird, I have a life and friends and an income of money. |
| Worst kind of Mecha anime is when my ecchi/romantic comedy gets invaded by robots. Did I come here for fanservice, or did I come here to watch iron-clad girls? Sometimes, I forget... |
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| Pfft, Code Geass? The best and only good Mecha is NGE, and it's main focus is not even to be one. |
| Because it's just whoever has the better mech wins. Also, I don't see how elitist likes mech. I think it's the other way around. |
| Ask not what mecha can do for you, ask what you can do for mecha. |
| i haven't watched that many so I don't think I can make a true judgement but robots just aren't my thing really, I've watched decent ones but its just not a genre I want to delve into, but if one came across and looked interesting I would watch it for sure! |
| I dig giant robots, you dig giant robots, chicks dig giant robots, we dig giant robots, *guitar riff*...nice. |
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| Watch all of gundam. |
| The way you wrote your poll choices make you sound extremely condescending and making it look like you hate the genre. Of course you confirmed that in your post. Anyway to answer the question it is because I love science fiction and technology, so a genre which relates to that is appealing and interesting for me. Next time try to learn how to write topics better so you won't look like an asshat. Just because you don't like it, doesn't mean it's bad, kid. |
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