Do you like mecha?
| Code Gease mecha were okay in my book, it was hardly the main focus of the story. The last mecha show I watched was Iron-Blooded Orphans and it was sure a big disappointment in the end. Because of that show, I stay away from any future gundam franchise. Sadly, mecha genre seem to be dying, compared to golden age of anime. |
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| This is basically Dejavu to my thread I made a year ago lol. People just blindly hate Mecha on these boards. The only ones that get praise on here is Code Geass, Gurren Lagann and Evangelion. |
| they are just not my cup of tea, I tried it but wasn't really my thing |
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n__k said: Gundam is boring, let me tell you the plotline of all Gundams. The main villain and main character meet at the start, they fight, and mc wins but somehow the villain runs away. Now repeat this 3-4 times until the villain is strong enough to kill 1 or 2 friends of mc then do the final showdown. Voila, you have the Gundam series. Same with the full metal panic series. The only good shows tagged mecha are Code Geass and NGE and they are not focused on mecha but more on characters and plot. I can't tell if this is bait or not, cuz what you said is nearly word for word one of the biggest memes in the mecha community for how ignorant of a quote it is lmao. |
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l--_--l said: How can someone dislike something before eve trying it? Just how some people work. They don't try things, they say it's bad. They then feel insecure about their opinion because its an unreasonable one and they know it, so they go to everyone they know and their grandma to say: "X is bad!". |
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Iikamiialv said: gamer_ said: Most of them. Probably. Idk. I'm just salty that people refuse to even try out my favourite anime, which happens to be a mecha show, simply because it has a mecha tag on it. I'm sure there are other genres, like harem, yaoi/yuri, ecchi, dementia, horror, etc. which people miss out on because of their prejudices. That is true, I could watch some mechas. Why don´t you recommend me something? Hmm, I think Full Metal Panic series might be up your alley. It balances comedy and a serious military story pretty well. If anything, you could always check out FMP Fumoffu which is mostly romcom stuff with some mecha aspects, however I'd at least advice watching s1 first as I think it's a lot funnier if you know the characters first. S1 also has its fair share of romcom stuff too. |
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| I went through phases of avoiding it or not understanding the appeal when I just started out with anime, being ok with it later on watching some of the more popular shows and finally liking it on the verge of obsessing ever since I tried Gundam. I don't think there's turning back after that now. I like exploring the universe further, I love all the different mechas and even building gunpla, it's like a newfound hobby inside the anime, something that went beyond just watching an interesting story. I can understand why people won't even try it though, maybe there wasn't just the right show for them yet. With time interests can change, especially after years of watching similar genres when you come to a point of being curious about something new. |
Iikamiialv said: gamer_ said: Most of them. Probably. Idk. I'm just salty that people refuse to even try out my favourite anime, which happens to be a mecha show, simply because it has a mecha tag on it. I'm sure there are other genres, like harem, yaoi/yuri, ecchi, dementia, horror, etc. which people miss out on because of their prejudices. That is true, I could watch some mechas. Why don´t you recommend me something? Depends what you like. Code Geass is a pretty good one all around, give this about 5 episodes to get into it better, that was the point at which I got hooked. This one is the story of an exiled prince seeking to avenge his dead mom and make a better world for his crippled sister. Gundam Seed tells a meaningful story and doesn't need its sequel to get to the point, unlike OG Gundam (the 43 epsisode series, not the movie). Just skip Gundam Seed Destiny. It's a show that explores issues like racism and hate in the setting of a war. Gundam 00 starts off decent but does not truly take off until episode 20 or so and DEFINITELY needs its sequel to tell the full meaningful tale + the movie. Its graphically very shiny, and probably the shiniest one out of every gundam title. Its about people who, because of their past experiences, seek to eradicate war. Gundam IBO tells a good tale but its not for the feint of heart or those who cannot withstand sadness. It's about child soldiers fighting for a place to belong in the world. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is over-the-top and a pleasant watch overall. It's about a boy's maturation. This will appeal most to people who are shounen fans. RahXephon tells a grow up story and a story of lost love. It's very abstract compared to the above titles and takes a bit of an analytical and learned mind to appreciate. The show uses a lot of imagery and symbolism taken from James Churchward's works on the continent of Mu and the Aztec/Mayan culture. The Vision of Escaflowne is an isekai mecha anime. Unlike today's isekai, you won't find a gary stu making an isekai harem while being OP, though. In fact, if you can't stand romantic rivals in an anime or the MC being NOT OP (borderline useless aside from one almost useful power), skip this one. However, it is IMO worth the watch despite being an older title with dated graphics. Macross Frontier is IMO a better entry point into Macross than the original right now mainly due to the up-to-date graphics making it an easier pill to swallow. Its about a love triangle between two singers and a mecha/space jet pilot and mainly how they grow. It's got about as much character growth as a slice of lifer show if not more. Plus, the songs are good. Good luck. |
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| It depends on the anime. Code Geass and "Tengen Toppa" have been decent and solid mechas in their genre. But I haven't found many convincing ones. Most of them use very monotonous and clichéd procedures like "Gundem" which looks like a power ranger on a budget. |
| some mecha anime are pretty good ngl |
Pyro81300 said: n__k said: Gundam is boring, let me tell you the plotline of all Gundams. The main villain and main character meet at the start, they fight, and mc wins but somehow the villain runs away. Now repeat this 3-4 times until the villain is strong enough to kill 1 or 2 friends of mc then do the final showdown. Voila, you have the Gundam series. Same with the full metal panic series. The only good shows tagged mecha are Code Geass and NGE and they are not focused on mecha but more on characters and plot. I can't tell if this is bait or not, cuz what you said is nearly word for word one of the biggest memes in the mecha community for how ignorant of a quote it is lmao. It's not a meme, It's the truth. I don't follow mecha community, but it seems even though they are aware of it, they are ignoring it altogether by making it a meme. I remember watching full metal panic and that was the most bs I've ever seen. And in Gundam series that I tried to watch I don't know how you guys can stand this childishness/bs. |
| I've never seen these anime as "mecha" but since LisannaLia quoted them I'll add them to my list of seen mecha: Darling in the FranXX Guilty Crown Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut Date a live Now, let met be frank about it. I don't like mecha almost as much as I don't like sport and slice-of-life anime. These are genres I definitively tag as "risky" since I know there is a low chance for me liking it and that is drawn from watching experience. Since this post is about mecha, let's focus on the genre. Firstly, it is well-known the genre is not as much produced as it was in the 90s-00s. Even then, there are still famous titles I did watch for the sake of completion, because I try to enjoy as many genres as I can. I watched Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch once, and Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann twice. EVA is still on-hold. Someone recommended me Aldnoah Zero but I've dropped it quickly. As for the four anime titles above, I've completed them all and liked them more or less, but definitively not for the robots. Secondly, when you see how much these shows vary in robot/mecha content, I've come to understand I don't like mecha for itself, as much as I don't like plain slice-of-life series. If I had to give my favorite anime among the typical genres from the 2000 era, that would be Galaxy Angel, which is a harem comedy in the Sci-Fi genre. And when you look at the Sci-Fi top anime on MAL, who do you see? Code Geass, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann and EVA! What should I remember from all of this mecha stuff? The genre does not matter. If the plot is solid, if the story is well-written and if the animation keeps up with the narrative quality, there is no reason I would not enjoy a mecha show. Sadly, if you go for an anime who only has big robot fights, I might drop it in the middle or grudgingly finish it. |
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| I have to disagree with you there. I've tried to watch Mecha, I watched DiTF (maybe not the best introduction to the medium), but overall, the mecha wasn't what had me coming back to it. Would I watch more mecha anime? Why not, but I don't think they'd place anywhere near my favorites. Surprise, people have different taste, and that means not everyone is gonna get turned on watching robots fight |
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| The only good mecha to me are Gurren Lagann, a few Gundam entries, Evangelion, and Ghost in the Shell. I hated Code Geass, FranXX, and most of Gundam range from "trash" to "just ok". |
Pixel_VapourMar 29, 2021 3:04 AM
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| I have tried them and for the most part they are terrible IMO, Code Geass on the other hand is one of the best anime's i have seen. |
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| I've never liked a series because they use mecha. For me mecha is just a tool to move the plot characters forward. Which I'm more interested in. |
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DesyncGaming said: I have tried them and for the most part they are terrible IMO, Code Geass on the other hand is one of the best anime's i have seen. You have only two mecha shows in your list, Code Geass and Guilty Crown lol (is GC actual mecha or is it randomly tagged like it like GitS?). You rated both high. What did you try and how was it terrible? |
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Iikamiialv said: gamer_ said: Most of them. Probably. Idk. I'm just salty that people refuse to even try out my favourite anime, which happens to be a mecha show, simply because it has a mecha tag on it. I'm sure there are other genres, like harem, yaoi/yuri, ecchi, dementia, horror, etc. which people miss out on because of their prejudices. That is true, I could watch some mechas. Why don´t you recommend me something? I recommend Gurren Lagann. Pretty much the only mecha I enjoyed so far. |
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Ghemotoc said: DesyncGaming said: I have tried them and for the most part they are terrible IMO, Code Geass on the other hand is one of the best anime's i have seen. You have only two mecha shows in your list, Code Geass and Guilty Crown lol (is GC actual mecha or is it randomly tagged like it like GitS?). You rated both high. What did you try and how was it terrible? I honestly don't recall the other mech anime's ivé watched if i watch an anime and don't complete the entire thing i don't add them to my list or rate them. They just fade into obscurity. I have certainly watched atleast a handful. From memory if i had to state something i disliked about mech anime's i would say they often feel kind of tacky or weird CGI. They may have been older ones im not sure. |
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Moruna said: Son why you salty then on other people not liking mecha when the only one you liked is TTGL? Shouldn't your thread be then about people not liking that series, not the whole genre? I don't get you. Help me. No, im salty about people unwilling to try shows regardless of genre. And my focus was on mecha because (explained in first post) |
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| I've watched/tried to watch a number of mecha shows. I liked some, but, ultimately, I'm not really into giant robots. |
| There are people who don't like mecha and have watched a few. I have a friend who watched a couple mecha and decided that he didn't really like the genre. Still trying to convince him to give other good mecha a try, he'll come around eventually. I myself have watched a small number of mecha anime and have generally liked them, but in almost all of them the "mecha" part wasn't integral to my enjoyment of the show (I say "almost" because I can't imagine Promare without the mechas, but that also comes msotly down to godly animation and a non--stop hype train). Of course, seeing big robots fight is cool if done well, and if the mecha are well integrated into the story it's even better, but I would never watch a show just because it's mecha. |
| Nah, Mecha just isn't for me. The scenes in Code Geass with mechas were boring enough. |
| i used to say i disliked mecha because it just didn't appeal to me; but i've never actually watched any. i'm still not particularly interested in the genre, but who knows? i might try some eventually. |
| I like mecha both old and new. But not all mecha anime appeal to me. So I guess it comes down to flavor and affinity. |
Ghemotoc said: Oh it was way better than I expected the first time around. The Zentradi reveal in the beginning still gets me to this day, like "wtf they look human!". Yes! You tell them! Even the disgustingly choppy and wonky animation of half the eps gets forgotten. That story just rocks, even with all its golden age sci-fi cheesy flavor. Kinda wish the movie didn't go the "oh she put the plates on the table she's the perfect waifu" route but oh well... it did fix the animation problems. It can be a little dated for sure by the standards of today but it's still an epic masterpiece imo. Wasn't as crazy for the movie. |
Lucifrost said: Or maybe they just don't like the ones that get talked about the most. I don't like Evangelion, TTGL, or Code Geass. When others tell me they don't know the joys of Giant Gorg, I never hold it against them. based gorg enjoyer, virgin mecha watchers don't get it... |
Chandela said: Ghemotoc said: Oh it was way better than I expected the first time around. The Zentradi reveal in the beginning still gets me to this day, like "wtf they look human!". Yes! You tell them! Even the disgustingly choppy and wonky animation of half the eps gets forgotten. That story just rocks, even with all its golden age sci-fi cheesy flavor. Kinda wish the movie didn't go the "oh she put the plates on the table she's the perfect waifu" route but oh well... it did fix the animation problems. It can be a little dated for sure by the standards of today but it's still an epic masterpiece imo. Wasn't as crazy for the movie. Movie improves on some characters (MC and Minmay), kinda shits on Misa tho. It's okay I have a headcanon with the best parts of both >.> |
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| i have watched mecha though, code geass is one of my favourites but i can never bring myself to say i favor mecha. |
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| Dai-Guard is one of my favourite Mecha animes. I always felt that it flew under the radar. |
| i really want to like mecha but idk i just can't watch it i used to watch some mecha shows when i was a kid but nowadays i dont like it anymore but i really i start liking mecha shows cause i want to watch legendary shows like code geass and many more |
| People who say "I like mecha" most probably never watched a single piece of good mecha, too. Having watched Gurrenn Lagann, Darling in the Franx, Evangelion and Code Geass and imagining themselves mecha gurus, while not even knowing what Gundam and Macross are. |
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Nemo_Niemand said: People who say "I like mecha" most probably never watched a single piece of good mecha, too. Having watched Gurrenn Lagann, Darling in the Franx, Evangelion and Code Geass and imagining themselves mecha gurus, while not even knowing what Gundam and Macross are. I read one comment here with someone saying something along the lines of "Gundam isn't a genuine looking mecha series" lmao. |
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n__k said: Pyro81300 said: I can't tell if this is bait or not, cuz what you said is nearly word for word one of the biggest memes in the mecha community for how ignorant of a quote it is lmao. It's not a meme, It's the truth. I don't follow mecha community, but it seems even though they are aware of it, they are ignoring it altogether by making it a meme. I remember watching full metal panic and that was the most bs I've ever seen. And in Gundam series that I tried to watch I don't know how you guys can stand this childishness/bs. Ok, so I'll just say 3. things real quick. 1. Mecha always focuses on the characters/story, the mechs are just a way of telling the story like a power system in shonen or everyday stuff in slice of life. 2. Enemy mech pilots can often get out of their mechs before they explode, and there is often a justified reason for doing it. It's really no different than a jet fighter ejecting from his jet or something. Idk what you mean with those 2 examples, cuz they're clearly explained why that happens in the show lmao. 3. Eva and CG are nothing new, in fact they do most of the same mecha tropes that have been around for decades before them. Evangelion is heavily inspired by Tomino shows like Raideen, Ideon, Gundam, etc. Code Geass is a discount Gundam mashed together with supernatural and highschool crap with a typical char clone being the protag instead of the antag for once. Also your description of mecha just being "The main villain and main character meet at the start, they fight, and mc wins but somehow the villain runs away. Now repeat this 3-4 times until the villain is strong enough to kill 1 or 2 friends of mc then do the final showdown." is Code Geass in a nutshell lmao. Lelouch has some of the most plot armor I've seen in a series, and he's usually saved by some deus ex machina. You do not know what you're talking about and it sorely shows, good day. |
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Pyro81300 said: Ok, so I'll just say 3. things real quick. 1. Mecha always focuses on the characters/story, the mechs are just a way of telling the story like a power system in shonen or everyday stuff in slice of life. 2. Enemy mech pilots can often get out of their mechs before they explode, and there is often a justified reason for doing it. It's really no different than a jet fighter ejecting from his jet or something. Idk what you mean with those 2 examples, cuz they're clearly explained why that happens in the show lmao. 3. Eva and CG are nothing new, in fact they do most of the same mecha tropes that have been around for decades before them. Evangelion is heavily inspired by Tomino shows like Raideen, Ideon, Gundam, etc. Code Geass is a discount Gundam mashed together with supernatural and highschool crap with a typical char clone being the protag instead of the antag for once. Also your description of mecha just being "The main villain and main character meet at the start, they fight, and mc wins but somehow the villain runs away. Now repeat this 3-4 times until the villain is strong enough to kill 1 or 2 friends of mc then do the final showdown." is Code Geass in a nutshell lmao. Lelouch has some of the most plot armor I've seen in a series, and he's usually saved by some deus ex machina. You do not know what you're talking about and it sorely shows, good day. I'll say 3 things real quick as well. 1. I'll accept your first point. 2. For the second point, why do you think both full metal panic and Gundam 00 follow this same pattern? Because they have nothing else to show? A fukin explosion happens to blast all areas around but the pilot escapes? LMAO. Sure. I'll accept it if you do it once, but thrice and more is pushing the limit. 3. So Eva and CG are nothing new? I see, so please explain as to why those two shows are talked about and have higher ratings than all other mechas. You know it's because they are different from these shitty Gundam shows that you seem to like and are liked by a large community. Taking inspiration is no wrong because at the end of the day it all depends on uniqueness and execution, which is done 100x better in Eva and CG. For CG, tell me one situation in which Lelouch is saved by such deus ex machina you seem to believe. The explanation that I gave happened 3 times in the first four episodes of Mobile Suit Gundam 00. It's clear that you don't seem to know what you are talking about and it "sorely" shows, bad day. |
Pyro81300 said: 1. Mecha always focuses on the characters/story, the mechs are just a way of telling the story like a power system in shonen or everyday stuff in slice of life. I agree with most of your points, but do you really believe Mazinger, Raideen, and Tetsujin-28 focused on story and characters? n__k said: 3. So Eva and CG are nothing new? I see, so please explain as to why those two shows are talked about and have higher ratings than all other mechas. You know it's because they are different from these shitty Gundam shows that you seem to like and are liked by a large community. Code Geass isn't anywhere near as popular or as talked about as Gundam. Even Evangelion is only worth half as much money as Gundam. |
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Lucifrost said: Code Geass isn't anywhere near as popular or as talked about as Gundam. Even Evangelion is only worth half as much money as Gundam. LMAO imagine comparing 5-6 series with idk 30+ series in terms of money. Let's make a poll to see which one is more popular, what say you? as you don't seem to believe numbers on these shows respective page. |
Lucifrost said: Code Geass isn't anywhere near as popular or as talked about as Gundam. Even Evangelion is only worth half as much money as Gundam. The highest Gundam in MAL's Top Anime is Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (which is practically Code Geass done right) #189 and Code Geass is #18. Also you can count in this topic how many times CG is mentioned and how many Gundam. Historically speaking is the other way around, not to mention there are tons of Gundams out there but..."I hate mecha but Code Geass is my favourit anime"... |
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