Gainax' other works?

Kama · Post by **Kama** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 2:32 am

Has anyone seen some of Gainax' other works?

flcl, evangellion?

flcl is my favorite anime...if you haven't seen it, you're missing out.

Elk · Post by **Elk** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 2:34 am

FLCL, & Eva are my favourites! Kare Kano (Kareshi Kanojo no jijoshi?, His & Her Circumstances) is also very good.

Furik · Post by **Furik** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 2:37 am

FLCL was very interesting and I enjoyed it a lot (hint: name) ^^
I liked Evangelion too but I think it's pretty much overrated.
As for Karekano, it needs more attention! It is really such a sweet story.

Kama · Post by **Kama** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 2:40 am

Furik wrote:I liked Evangelion too but I think it's pretty much overrated.

Damn Straight. :3

Balmung Von den Himmeln · Wed Apr 23, 2003 3:02 am

evangelion is my favorite series, and FLCL...it looks weird, but i like it none the less.

Tsukasa · Post by **Tsukasa** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 3:07 am

Just as a note, Gainax was only involved for character work in .hack as Yoshiyuki Sadamoto was the character designer.

Elk · Post by **Elk** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 4:08 am

Gainax has odd but awsome plots. XD

Pin · Post by **Pin** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 10:48 am

The Wings of Honnemaise; AKA, Royal Space Force. I love that film.

. H A C K // S O R A · Tue Apr 29, 2003 5:21 pm

i sugest if you have not seen evangelion watch it all like it did, all in japanese with english subtitles in one sitting(that includes Deat&Rebirth, and THE END OF EVANGELION) it will change your perspective on life ^_^

Ruby Red Rose · Post by **Ruby Red Rose** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 5:57 pm

I'm going to respectfully disagree with you, . H A C K // S O R A, That's how I watched Eva, and I think Eva is much over rated. Actually, the only part of Eva I'd recomend anyone watch is the first two or three epidoes. This is, of course, only my opinion, and plenty of people disagree, so... ::shrugs::

While I've only seen a little of His & Her Circumstances, I love that anime...I want to hunt down the manga, if I can find it translated.

Invisible Egg! · Post by **Invisible Egg!** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 7:49 pm

Why do people bash on Evangelion? *cries*

Sure, Hideaki Anno was having a mental breakdown while he was making it. And yes, their budget ran out before they finished. But Evangelion is still one of the greatest anime series ever. For people who don't like the ending, I'm sorry. It's metaphoric. It's depressing. But it's great.

Actually, I think you need to have a greater understanding of the metaphysical subjects referenced in Eva to really appreciate it. I studied Kaballah/Qabala/etc because of Eva. Systema Sephiroticum, Dead Sea Scrolls, and a lot of other stuff. Some people think that these elements were "thrown in" just because, but there is a deeper meaning.

The most important thing to learn about Evangelion: IT IS NOT A SHOW ABOUT GIANT ROBOTS. IT IS ABOUT MANKIND USING SCIENCE TO THWART GOD'S WILL, AND EVOLVE INTO A HIGHER FORM OF BEING.

Thank you.

P.S. - Watching all 26 episodes and the movies in one sitting is a profound experience, but I don't recommend it unless you have a firm grip on reality.

P.P.S - I've yet to watch Nadia, but i've heard that Disney's Atlantis is nothing short of a rip-off of it, despite the fact that they're both based on Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Sora · Post by **Sora** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 11:58 pm

I liked Eva, but it's not going to be one of my favorite anime series.

Personally, I feel that Rah-Xephon, which -is- one of my favorite series, is what Evangelion should have been. It involved more 'WTF is going on?!' moments than Evangelion, fewer religious debates, and far more likeable characters. That, and though the ending was getting up to EoE levels, they managed to get it to work out.

Eva was good, but it's not the best.

Elk · Post by **Elk** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 12:37 am

The first 3 eps of Eva really sucked... erm... the first 4 actually. It doesn't get great until the lovely red head comes in. *dreamy eyes* daisuki....Asuka.

Invisible Egg! · Post by **Invisible Egg!** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 12:42 am

Speaking of Gainax's other works, is Otaku no Video on DVD in the U.S. yet?

Nebu · Post by **Nebu** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 12:53 am

I bought it at suncoast a loooooooooooooooooooooooooong time ago, so yes (a year? I dunno.)