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| Y'know, it was ok, i guess, BUT BERSERK DESERVES MORE THAN "OK, I GUESS" |
| It's still only two episodes, so they might just up the ante. Maybe that's wishful thinking, but god dammit I want to believe they can do better. |
BliuBliu said: danieltortoisee said: So, from reading this thread, people actually WANT to see a giant horse penis? Why would you ever want to see that? Who cares if it's in the manga? Something like that really isn't necessary, and the desire by some to see it (though undoubtedly because of the manga) seems bizarre to say the least. I mean, of all the complaints people could have about this (CGI aside), THAT'S what's bothering them? Really? It's not about wanting to see a horse penis. It's about having a dark atmosphere that makes you feel like you're in hell because hell is exactly what follows Guts constantly. Showing stuff like that certaintly helps and is actually fitting. Agreed. I am not keen on seeing stuff like that either, but that whole scene in the manga was important. If I remember correctly, this whole scene made her feel shame and fear. She felt mortified whenever she thought she would confront him again. So I think this hellish scene was significant for her character. |
| Well this series is a mess but at least the music is ok.... |
| Berserk is as much a story about succumbing to fear and trauma as it is about overcoming it. Guts is a character wracked with it and, for the most part, he hasn't really gotten over it. Hell, the guy was terrified of sex for the majority of his life. The first time Casca tried being intimate with him he had literal PTSD flashbacks of his rape as a child. He's tried overcoming it, but he still can't approach sex the way a normal person does. So when people keep talking about 'rape horse' it isn't so much about seeing the horse with his dong out as much as it is about Farnese's reaction to it, since that proved to be the major turning point for her character and the event still haunts her. Almost every moment in berserk, no matter how weird or disgusting, molds the characters. Leaving these moments out just makes their progression seem.. lackluster. |
| Why they skipped this part -_- |
Lol that smilee you made looked like Puck. Anyway you're right they missed that fun moment. |
lancer35 said: Not really. All of the action, as well as the torture scene, lacked impact. The only reason this is watchable despite it is because it's Berserk.The people who bashed episode 1 really should be shitting themselves now. Episode 2 was a straight 8/10, serious enjoyment for any Berserk fan. And the art was quality beautiful straight A stuff. |
| RANT EVERYWHERE LOL i didn't watch it, and didn't follow berserk either the manga or the first adaptation. but i know what situation this series in currently. japan, i mean anime industry is getting fucked up currently. is anime industry one of the black company in japan ? |
YizelTroJul 8, 2016 12:09 PM
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| As much as I love watching the new Berserk adaption, this next episode preview made me lose confidence in the studio doing it. It's fine if the art style is bad, it's fine if they skip stuff but going anime original is the worst thing you can do. And the next episode will be just that. FUCK |
| We've been going anime original ever since Isidro showed up in that bar though. |
| much better then first episode even the pacing was nicer. I would preffer less 3D and more 2D animation though...And i think they will show a lot of stuff in flashbacks....at least i hope... |
SalathielJul 8, 2016 12:22 PM
| [center]If you aren't troubling the rest of the world, then there's no harm in being abnormal. |
| I think I'll be able to forgive a lot of what happens in this adaption, but if they continue to ruin Puck by cutting his hilarious scenes I'm going to be pissed. |
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Vudis said: As much as I love watching the new Berserk adaption, this next episode preview made me lose confidence in the studio doing it. It's fine if the art style is bad, it's fine if they skip stuff but going anime original is the worst thing you can do. And the next episode will be just that. FUCK Yeah but Miura has written the story so lets let it slide. Also this looks promising. Dogs baby!!! |
kdog1000 said: We have really not.We've been going anime original ever since Isidro showed up in that bar though. It's been mixed together in a weird way but it wasn't anime original. We just got part black swordsman arc, part start of conviction arc mixed together in one episode. I honestly think some people should re-read the manga before complaining so much. Don't mean to attack anyone but if you're complaining about the puke scene or about Guts getting captured because "of a leg injury" like that rant guy in the youtube video on the previous page you need to go and re-read Berserk now. Even the "tentacle rape" was in the manga. |
| Beside the cheap, ugly-as-fuck CGI, the voice "acting" is really amaturish as well...like reading from a sheet of paper with zero emotion. The flashbacks was OK tho. I just can't believe Berserk only worth this much for japan... Really sad. |
| Why in the fuck did they skip the entire Black Swordsman arc? The dreadful CGI is one thing, but who thought it was a good idea to totally cut one of the best early arcs in series? No duke, no God Hand, none of Guts' character revealed. We hardly even have a reason to believe Puck would want to hang around Guts. This is absolute garbage. And it's really sad, because this severely damages our chances of ever seeing a proper adaptation of the post-eclipse arcs. |
Pentobarbidoll said: Why in the fuck did they skip the entire Black Swordsman arc? My guess being because its a very dark arc and they didnt want the anime to be completely 18+. Pentobarbidoll said: And it's really sad, because this severely damages our chances of ever seeing a proper adaptation of the post-eclipse arcs. If the videogame, new anime, and manga sell well, thats the important part. Then we can expect more. On the other hand if nothing was done, we would forever be stuck with nothing. Its all about momentum in business. |
This 2D man, that's how the anime should have been, with this animation I wouldn't bother all the parts they are skipping. |
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lancer35 said: Lol that smilee you made looked like Puck. Anyway you're right they missed that fun moment. I don't mind cgi animation but the more they skip content the more it gets worse. I think this show is advertisement for the new berserk game just like devil may cry anime. |
zaj said: watching this is like seeing game of thrones get butchered by a low budget sitcom Tv studio. it hurts :'( Game of thrones made by syfy :P Better than first episode, but that doesn't say much given that 1st episode was trash. I hate how....skinny....Guts looks. Huge arms, six pack and a tall, skiny body. Actually, scratch that, all characters look horrible. Ugh, this looks and feels like PS1 game. |
| Casca is even more white now..... WHAT THE FUCK. I guess those who thought its just bad lighting now will realize that it is just racist whitewashing. Story wise it keeps shitting the bed (hey guyse let's just have Gutz fall over for no reason since we skipped whole arc that gives an actual reason). And CGi still awful. I don't know If I can watch this whole show. Every single episode has "good things" that you can count on one hand and million times more bad things. |
AhenshihaelJul 8, 2016 1:23 PM
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| The onion guy appeared :3 Curiously the CGI didn't disgust me as much as previous episode. I hope it gets better as episodes go by, and that they use less of it. I wanna see the scene where Farnese tries to split herself on Guts' sword. If they don't give it to me I'm going vegan :P I'm so excited to watch this story animated, even with this shitty animation. |
Fate_warrior95 said: This 2D man, that's how the anime should have been I agree with this, the 2D actually looks great, one of the positive points in the anime, There's some good 2D shots in the op as well. This one was just a sliding still image but it looks good.   |
| This episode was actually quite good, better than the previous episode for sure. They altered the story a bit tho, instead of the Holy Chain Iron Knights chasing Guts because of what happened in the Lost Children arc, they changed it to because of the father and daughter killed in the previous episode. Understandable, but I hope they don't keep on altering stuff. Also I feel like they will tone down a bit on the gore compared to the manga, which isn't good imo.. |
AmphetamineJul 8, 2016 1:42 PM
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| the soundtracks sure are impressive as usual, I really missed hearing Sakurai's voice as Griffith *sigh* |
| The 3D animation doesn't bothers me as some are complaining. This adaptation is really fast paced, and they skyped some stuff (the lost children mini arc...). I really wanted to see how Guts 'begs' Puck to free him, it was funnier in the manga. |
| mostly happy with the ep, story is moving along just fine actually looking forward to next week. |
| good episode. if only the animation was less mechanical |
If you are going to disagree with me, don't bother talking to me. I will seriously hurt you! |
| Damn after last week I'd pretty much given up hope in regards to this show but episode 2 was pretty good :) Not great but not bad either. Hopefully the 3rd is good too |
noGiAnimeJul 8, 2016 8:57 PM
| I actually kind of liked this episode, Farnese was pretty well represented with the whipping and all. I think was pretty apparent she enjoyed the whipping anyway. I don't hate the flashbacks, but there is no way that it can compare to the long flashback arc that was in the manga. It was fantastic story decision and kind of ballsy to hit the rewind button and spend so much time on what was essentially backstory. But, whatever, I'll see how this goes. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| Guts reminding why he's awesome and his voice actor is actually very decent. |
| 5 main aspects I base my ratings on: 1. Did DramaEnthusiast make a thread about it? 2. Is it better than Breaking Bad? 3. Did MellowJello recommend the shit out of it? 4. Has it caused a (very entertaining) shitstorm on MAL? 5. Is it actually good? Scratch the fifth point, it's not very relevant... |
Tevens said: RANT EVERYWHERE LOL i didn't watch it, and didn't follow berserk either the manga or the first adaptation. but i know what situation this series in currently. japan, i mean anime industry is getting fucked up currently. is anime industry one of the black company in japan ? I had to laugh, sorry, at the "BEE-HEE-Leet" pronunciation. |
| Life can be cruel and unfair. At worst it can traumatize and cripple you. The desire for wanting things to return to the way they were can cost everything and changes nothing. The best way is to keep moving forward, struggle on. Anger can be powerful but can only get you so far. Let people into your life even if some of them leave you in time. Fight. Like. Hell. For everything and everyone you love. Always. |
| Damn good episode. Pacing was much better |
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vikingx36 said: Well no matter how you animated it berserk is still berserk there's nothing like it i have read most of the manga a year ago but i'm one of those that won't watch a show that makes me angry the only show that i finished which was like that was SAO, but i would probably wait when berserk finishes and then watch it all at ounce maverick0999 said: It's not just the CGI animation, the sound is also off when guts sliced through those soldiers it just sounded off and it felt like they forgot to put sound effects also the confusing intense close ups whenever guts starts doing sudden movements feels like they want to save as much animation budget, there's also way to much big orchestra choir music used it's like they want to make every scene be epic or emotional that can't be done without good animation and sound effects, and when you say to give it a chance there's 30 anime coming out this season that i can easily watch that are better then this poor men adaptation of berserk even though i love the manga, if you think that it's good watch it, but for me i'm gonna skip it and move on to other better shows and sorry for the bad english :). First of all With all due respect to your own taste. I guarantee you that there are no 15 anime better this season than Berserk 2016. I'm certain there aren't even 10 anime better this season than Berserk 2016. Even if you think about the poor animation, music and cut out story. Because if you have no problem with it then Berserk is immediately in your top 3 if not top 2. So if you can really find 10 or even 5 shows better than Berserk then go ahead. At least watch few more episodes that is :). Don't forget that I completely agree with your point about animation, music and sound effects! I have nothing to say in that regard. There is a lot that I wouldn't want to see. But in the end when you mentioned other shows this season then let me think what I could watch instead and which could provide the same content as Berserk:91 days.... That's it. So when you look at it from that perspective I hope you notice that this season has much to offer but nothing as the same as Berserk 2016. vikingx36 said: I agree to your point berserk is still berserk no matter how it's animated, but the show just makes me angry because i have read most of the manga and i know what potential berserk has, and i just don't watch shows that make me angry the only shows that made me that way and i weekly followed to the end were SAO and Psycho Pass 2 but i would probably wait berserk 2016 to finish then watch it all at ounce.maverick0999 said: It's not just the CGI animation, the sound is also off when guts sliced through those soldiers it just sounded off and it felt like they forgot to put sound effects also the confusing intense close ups whenever guts starts doing sudden movements feels like they want to save as much animation budget, there's also way to much big orchestra choir music used it's like they want to make every scene be epic or emotional that can't be done without good animation and sound effects, and when you say to give it a chance there's 30 anime coming out this season that i can easily watch that are better then this poor men adaptation of berserk even though i love the manga, if you think that it's good watch it, but for me i'm gonna skip it and move on to other better shows and sorry for the bad english :). First of all With all due respect to your own taste. I guarantee you that there are no 15 anime better this season than Berserk 2016. I'm certain there aren't even 10 anime better this season than Berserk 2016. Even if you think about the poor animation, music and cut out story. Because if you have no problem with it then Berserk is immediately in your top 3 if not top 2. So if you can really find 10 or even 5 shows better than Berserk then go ahead. At least watch few more episodes that is :). Don't forget that I completely agree with your point about animation, music and sound effects! I have nothing to say in that regard. There is a lot that I wouldn't want to see. But in the end when you mentioned other shows this season then let me think what I could watch instead and which could provide the same content as Berserk:91 days.... That's it. So when you look at it from that perspective I hope you notice that this season has much to offer but nothing as the same as Berserk 2016. |
| Well I enjoyed it, no terrible CG skeletons in this one |
| A lot better than the first episode. Good thing things actually get really bloody when it gets bloody. |
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| Hardly much of an improvement. This show is a lost cause. Kudos to these nobody-studios for defiling a great series. Stick to the old TV series and it's godly music. |
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Liking the banter between Guts and Puck in this episode. Epic OST is also back! |
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