Blue_Maroon said:Nagadir-chan said:
Mashima always referenced things, Fairy Tail is full of references from Rave Master (Etherion, Oracion Seis, Seighart etc). Most of his main characters have names based on four seasons or something in that context. It's like multiverse or something I personally like it a lot
Despite that both are very different series.
So I don't understand why are you making such a deal out of it. Western comics been doing it for ages.
I know that he has done it in other of his series, but does that have any point with what I am saying? I still find it obnoxious because it is constantly shoved down my throat. Most people that like Mashima’s work do enjoy the references (and they are allowed to do so), but I do not, so I just find it annoying.
Let it be known that this is not my only reason for not liking this anime so far. I don’t find the characters very compelling. The animation isn’t awful but it leaves much to be desired. The fanservice is eye-rolling. The best part so far was the end of the first episode when the robots chased the MC away so he can explore with a clean conscience and even that was not anything masterful.
The incessant references is what I dislike the most about this anime so far, but it isn’t the only thing bringing it down in my eyes.