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kammie7 said: MonkeyDJasper said: Everybody is about to sit here and talk about how it’s “ tropey “ when they don’t understand every character in every series starts off as some type of trope and is fleshed out into their own person . Usually when they do a mock battle for the first time the MC actually wins and this time he wasn’t even able to fight and failed miserably so the series isn’t generic . it seems like you don't understand that characters don't have to start out as tropes. characters from Eva, Gundam and other shows don't feel like tropes because they are presented as full characters and not one personality trait. Also the MC failing isn't original especially when it was obvious that he was going to fail just to prove the point that he's only compatible with 002 right now. What the hell are you talking about? Evangelion is FULL of generic tropes. |
CrimsonWandererJan 20, 2018 6:18 PM
| "We could make the world better, but it's easier to just shut our eyes." ~Blackwall |
| Well that was certainly a....unique way to pilot a mecha. Typical Trigger, giving no fucks. Also, fuck that annoying little brat that keeps harassing the MC. He probably won't die.....but I hope he dies. |
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. |
Fappa said: BluePikmin11 said: Watching this is like seeing Trigger trapped in A-1's birdcage. The Trigger talent is still there with some of the energetic characters and the great animation. But, it feels like A-1 is moderating too much of Trigger's decisions, that the result ends up making Darling less fun than what it is suppose to be. Jesus christ, I wish this meme or even worse actual misconception would die already. On paper it's a A-1 show FEATURING Trigger, if you dig deeper it's Ex Gainax staff all over the place. Trigger does not hold creative control outside of mech designs and action storyboards. Heck, even the so good animation you're praising has been solely done by A-1 staff which again is mostly Ex Gainax staff. Seriously, if we start some sort of studio elitism, at least let's do it properly. Thank god there's actually people here who know this. I can't believe how people are saying misconception things like that in the internet. It's fucking embarrassing seeing this. |
| Well that was an interesting way to pilot a Mecha, Its to be expected considering the "Fusion" in Gurren Lagann. |
| "We could make the world better, but it's easier to just shut our eyes." ~Blackwall |
| Gee, I wonder which one of the two girls who like the MC will be the one he ends up with... |
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| The Evangelion influence is pretty in the way it's handling it's themes and substance. But here, the inadequacies and problems of teenage love and sexuality are going to give rise to all sorts of humorous exchanges i bet. |
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2Matt said: this anime needs to learn how to r e s p e c t w o m e n. probably going to drop this next episode omg please don't start that |
DedPandaJan 20, 2018 12:27 PM
| Don't believe the hype. |
| The Evangelion references are so next level in this show. The underground city, the elevator scene, the weird council room. Omg...but Hey, Zero Two don't care fo shit and I love it. Also...man looks like this anime digs the doggy if ya know what I mean. |
DedPandaJan 20, 2018 12:27 PM
| Don't believe the hype. |
| It's like some people forget the setting in this anime is an post-apocalyptic world where children raised in pair to fight monster and barely know anything like love, or kiss. Hell, if they know what is kiss, they wouldn't understand the implication and the relation with love, cheating, etc. They're more concerned with their own survival rather than some silly stuff like "hey, you put your lips on my partner's lips and even though I don't know what it means I feel enraged." Nope. Goro will just chill. If the kids know that kiss alone can level up your power they'll gladly do it without any emotion attached lol. |
| Romance, Ecchi tag confirmed..... (maybe) |
| Give me more 002 and this will be a 10/10 |
YouDontLikeEroge said: Im extremely confused by the statement "You were awful" But other than that it was an actually alright episode 4/5 Apparently the translation would be more of "awful" or "that was terrible", with no obvious direction, so it could be towards herself or Hiro. |
| People complaining about the characters being tropey when there are only 2 episodes out, ookaaayyy.... Well i for one am even more excited than i was last week. It's Trigger just the way i love them. I also like the design of the mechs, fits the style of the anime imo. I also don't get the comparisons to Evangelion or rather between Hiro and Shinji. To me it seems like Hiro has shown more character in those 2 episodes than Shinji in his entire show. Plus, i actually like Hiro already (can't say the same about pretty much any character from Evangelion). Oh, and i can't wait to see some more 02. Really like her character and i'm excited to see how their relationship is going to develop. I hope it's gonna go at a pace similar to Kill la Kill. ^^ |
| The opening was incredible. That looked very unhealthy to eat. Not surprised we already got a jealous boy & girl or 2 around. Not surprised either that those 2 failed, only Zero Two is compatible with Hiro. I don't feel sorry for Ichigo at all, complete jealous stuck up girl only doing it for her own selfish reasons, she got what she deserved, and at the end of it all had the nerve to call Hiro awful. Hopefully they let Hiro pilot with Zero Two sometime, I want to see those 2 beat the living hell out of Zorome, they will shut him up for good. |
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Someone else noticed that the wick "Argentea" is piloted by that conceited child ... will it be a coincidence? hahaha (also he is good with the ball, doing chin-ups) 7u7 This is like Evangelion, but now there are two in the robot and one should be set to 4. I have a question (Image in spoiler), when the connection started, they grabbed those handlebars that were connected to the girls' ass, and when the handlebars came together, the guys where they put their hands ?? -edit: I got confused, they do not come together, they stay like handles |
FireCrauterJan 20, 2018 12:50 PM
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CoolitzHubertXVI said: I am very mad at Ichigo kissing a male who's not even her partner, Gorou, as Gorou entered the Franxx along with her, and he entrusted his own life in battle to the hands of Ichigo, and despite that, Ichigo likes Hiro and not him, and made a First Kiss with Hiro. I mean, if she likes Hiro that much, then go and partner with him instead of betraying Gorou ! Gorou rides the Franxx, which requires a strong bond between a male and female pilot, so how can that be called a "strong bond", when one of them only likes someone else who's not even her partner ? Well first off, i think you didn't catch that they live in a post-apocalyptic world and it's shown a few times that they don't know about the concepts of love and physical relationships. So there's absolutely no reason for them know these things. Sure, they feel those emotions, but not knowing their meaning and never having been told about them just makes them feel unsure. Secondly, if Gorou actually thought like that, i'd say good riddance for Ichigo, because he sounds like an entitled prick who thinks that "just" because he likes her so much he'd entrust her with his life she should equally like him back. The only one being in ass in that situation would be Gorou not Ichigo. (but because they don't even know about these concepts it's pretty much irrelevant right now) CoolitzHubertXVI said: For me, a First Kiss is very important, as I myself, in real life, am aged more than 20 years old, and I've never kissed any female before nor do I have a girlfriend for even one time in my entire life, so I feel very sad for Gorou that the girl/female partner he entrusted his life with in piloting the Franxx, made a First Kiss with another guy. Well me neither, so what? That still doesn't make me feel "sad" for Gorou. Ichigo bears absolutely no responsibility to him concerning a romantic relationship just because he trusts her oh so much... |
| huh, i liked this considerably more than the first episode. i'm still bothered by all the fanservice but if i could make it through kill la kill i can certainly make it through this. there was some subtle worldbuilding that REALLY piqued my interest. for example the underground city that the kids are seemingly totally unaware of. |
DedPanda said: 2Matt said: this anime needs to learn how to r e s p e c t w o m e n. probably going to drop this next episode omg please don't start that I stop halfway through this eps. |
Guys, the answer to the question plaguing Hiro's mind is in the promotional images of the anime See? All the couples are depicted with the girl in the left and the boy in the right, except for Hiro and Zero Two. Clearly this is a hint! The reason Hiro can't pilot with the other girls is because he can't be the dom in a relationship and needs a girl willing to take the top for him. |
| I'm going to enjoy watching Ichigo drown in despair as she watches her love interest get boned by a chick with horns. |
kammie7 said: HereticHunter said: What the hell are you talking about? Evangelion is FULL of generic tropes. Gundam doesn't fall in this category because their characters aren't kids to begin with. Most of Gundams characters are around 16 and why wouldn't they count if they weren't kids. Shinji, Misato, Kensuke and most of the nerve staff arent presented as tropes. while pretty much everyone in darling in the franxx is a trope or hasn't shown much of a personality at all. Said that on my experience with Gundam OO |
| "We could make the world better, but it's easier to just shut our eyes." ~Blackwall |
| LMAO not what I expected this anime to be the piloting is hilarous, damn it japan |
CoolitzHubertXVI said: In terms of loyalty of Multiple Couples or Multiple Love Pairings, series like Kenja no Mago, Dragon Ball Z, Tsurezure Children, Blend S, Just Because and Gamers! does it better than this NTR Anime. For there to be NTR, 2 people actually have to be together. Seeing that Gorou and Ichigo are no couple there can be no NTR/cheating. |
kyuudere said: @isekai I think XX comes from the sex chromosome where two same sec chromosomes (XX) determine the female gender. that could be it it seeing that the mechas are clearly females |
| That was much better than the first episode, not amazing, but at least kinda interesting. Not the best characters and some of them are really annoying. That was the weirdest way of piloting mecha i have seen. |
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| Oh, so Naomi is alive after all ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Didn't expect the sudden NTR though, good thing Gorou was fine with it xD. Yriel said: Jessiegg said: I really dislike 02, I can't believe I have to see her in every episode. She's so full of herself. I think thats the point why she can pilot with hiro though, hiro seems more like someone who's passive and thats why he cant get to pilot the mecha with the other girls which are all more in some kind of "supporting" role. Since 002 takes charge and is confident in her ability to fuck shit up, she works perfectly with hiro who seems like he's a "supporter" at least thats the impression I got from this EP. I think you nailed it pretty well. FranXX CAN be piloted alone that's why Zero Two was able to fuck shit up since she seems to have insane endurance and fast healing whereas Ichigo got shrekt pretty fast by it. Hiro is kinda like passive "fuel" and doesn't even have to be awake for it. No wonder he is not compatible with the other girls and Zero Two is probably aware of it. Another interesting thing that got my attention was that the costume dudes stated that there was no "aging" for Hiro after Zero Two went on a ride with him. This does seem to suggest that the parasitic part is indeed pretty dark. Zero Two's dead partner could have been the same age as Hiro. This would also explaing why they call her "partner killer". |
JGChaves said: Guys, the answer to the question plaguing Hiro's mind is in the promotional images of the anime See? All the couples are depicted with the girl in the left and the boy in the right, except for Hiro and Zero Two. Clearly this is a hint! The reason Hiro can't pilot with the other girls is because he can't be the dom in a relationship and needs a girl willing to take the top for him. thats interesting 002 is like female dominance incarnate anyway and Hiro is like a pussy |
| Solid start so far, this is becoming my favourite of this season. Really liked that opening too! |
| Well, now I finished watching this and holy fuck, is Zorome an annoying piece of shit. As if this show wasn't already TV Tropes: The Anime, they had to put a Bakugou wannabe there to fill the quota. At least the opening was nice, and I guess Gorou seemed like a cool dude. |
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| "Hiro, you were awful" that sentence broke my heart :( I really enjoy the anime , I saw peoples saying it's evangelion remake blabla , is evangelion good to watch if i enjoy franXX? |
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1idd0kun said: jinouchii said: The show is admittedly a bit tropey so far A bit? Lol It hardly could be more generic and cliched if it tried. Well, okay, you're not wrong, but I don't mind it too much other than that Zorome douche. |
| I understand that in the future the show will want to be very serious and gloomy, but so far there is too much satire in it and "does this remind you of something?", so that I can't watch it seriously. But in this there is even some kind of special charisma. |
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HEJ_HEJ_MONIKA said: "Hiro, you were awful" that sentence broke my heart :( I really enjoy the anime , I saw peoples saying it's evangelion remake blabla , is evangelion good to watch if i enjoy franXX? I think that depends on you. I didn't enjoy Evangelion all that much, but i love FranXX already. In Evangelion, i liked the animation, the design of the enemies and the fights but can't say the same about the characters and the story. But that's always a matter of personal taste, maybe you like it a lot, like many other people do. I'd at least give it a try, you can always drop it if it doesn't click with you. ;) |
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