Blademaster! Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) Your wording on that was pretty interesting then. I did say "words" Don't you mean have comedy? Typical shounens are generally battle anime like Naruto, Bleach, Dragonball, One Piece, Fairy Tail, etc. The amount of actual comedy varies between the series. Have can mean anything, as I think you are trying to imply. A person can view a series like Shingeki No Kyojin to have horror and be a fantasy series, or be horror and have fantasy (I got into this argument with my roommate a lot...). All I know is that when I ran the numbers of shounen series based on genre on manga updates, I got (spoiled for size) comedy = 40 x 50 Max action = 35 x 50 Max Romance = 20 x 50 Max Fantasy = 20 x 50 Max Supernatural = 18 x 50 Max adventure = 17 x 50 Max School life = 17 x 50 Max ecchi = 14 x 50 Max Sci-fi = 14 x 50 Max Drama = 14 x 50 Max Sports = 9 x 50 Max Slice of life = 7 x 50 Max Mystery = 6 x 50 Max Harem = 5 x 50 Max Historical = 5 x 50 Max Martial Arts = 5 x 50 Max Horror = 4 x 50 Max Mecha = 4 x 50 Max Psychological = 4 x 50 Max Tragedy = 4 x 50 Max Gender Bender = 3 x 50 Max Mature = 3 x 50 Max Adult = Less than 50 Shoujo Ai = Less than 50 Yuri = Less than 50 Shounen Ai = 4 Lolicon = 3 Hentai = 2 Shotacon = 2 Yaoi = 1 If you do a query excluding action but keeping comedy, and then do action excluding comedy, there is still more comedy than action from that result too. Of course you could still argue that something like Naruto is a battle manga that has comedy, One Piece has a good balance of both, and Medaka Box is a comedy with battles, but the fact still remains that comedy is more prevalent, and thus more typical. When you really think about it though, it isn't as surprising as it may sound. Edited May 23, 2012 by Blademaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agile Tit-Tyrant Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 that feel when you enter this thread but you can't contribute because you aren't watching anything at the moment Although I did just finish watching Dragon Quest the Anime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galenforcer Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 You'll hate this but... Medaka Box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helios Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Don't you mean have comedy? Typical shounens are generally battle anime like Naruto, Bleach, Dragonball, One Piece, Fairy Tail, etc. The amount of actual comedy varies between the series. This is what I thought Shounens were as well. Finished Mirai Nikki and currently watching (and about to finish) Angel Beats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elieson Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Angel beats...i wish it was longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helios Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Angel beats...i wish it was longer. They all graduated so fast ;-; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florete Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Angel beats...i wish it was longer. Executive meddling is a bitch. It was supposed to be longer, and it shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Marth 64 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) Executive meddling is a *****. It was supposed to be longer, and it shows. What was Angel Beast suppose to be like? I heard of that anime before, but I never exactly watched. Edited May 24, 2012 by King Marth 64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademaster! Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 What was Angel Beast suppose to be like? I heard of that anime before, but I never exactly watched. People don't die when they are killed: The Anime. It's an interesting school life story about some kids stuck in limbo and are trying to fight the system of said limbo. To be honest, I think the anime gets more praise than it deserves, but it's still pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Starwind Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Is Ronin Warriors good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elieson Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Ronin Warriors is ok. Just Ok. I think anyway. I'd turn it down for Outlaw Star any day of the week. And Angel Beats, the best way I can describe it, is an alternative purgatory for angsty and troubled teens trying to achieve inner peace. There's more to it than that, but it's a general description I can live with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Starwind Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I really never watched it when on Toonami and was think about giving it a try. Well, after I watch G Gundam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Mate Bob Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 haven't watched Guilty Crown yet, but I like the opening (supercell factor, y'know?). But yeah, the OVA was like a very long commercial for the 2012 anime. Watch it if you want, though if middle school melodrama isn't for you then you probably won't like it. I'd say it's worth a look. I've heard people say that it rips off Code Geass, but I would say it more-so draws inspiration from it, if anything. I gotten through some pretty "blegh" stuff, I think I'll be alright. Also, forgot to mention I'm still going through Brave 10 and Fairy Tail as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florete Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Guilty Crown is a cliche storm with horrible characters, a nonsense plot, and middle-schooler writing. I would not recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Mate Bob Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Guilty Crown is a cliche storm with horrible characters, a nonsense plot, and middle-schooler writing. I would not recommend. I thought it was okay. Then again, I'm not entirely hard to please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.M. Gei Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Guilty Crown is a cliche storm with horrible characters, a nonsense plot, and middle-schooler writing. I would not recommend. don't they say a lot of the same things about Black★Rock Shooter, with the addition that it's a bad yuri show with classic moe-style art for the junior high school characters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Alear Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I'd say it's worth a look. I've heard people say that it rips off Code Geass, but I would say it more-so draws inspiration from it, if anything. From looking at a few pages about it, it looks like you're right, since overall the plot seems pretty different. However, it seems like they were trying to even acknowledge the inspiration since the main character's ability is "the power of the kings" (as opposed to the king). Though it also sounds like his power is somewhat more like C.C.'s than Lelouch's besides the immortality bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florete Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) don't they say a lot of the same things about Black★Rock Shooter, with the addition that it's a bad yuri show with classic moe-style art for the junior high school characters? Not that I've heard. Black★Rock Shooter is a lot of things, but I don't think "cliche" is a label you can accurately put on it. Personally I found the series pretty underrated, even if not perfect. From looking at a few pages about it, it looks like you're right, since overall the plot seems pretty different. However, it seems like they were trying to even acknowledge the inspiration since the main character's ability is "the power of the kings" (as opposed to the king). Though it also sounds like his power is somewhat more like C.C.'s than Lelouch's besides the immortality bit. I could only stand to watch 9 episodes of Guilty Crown before choosing sanity, but I felt from the very beginning like it was a Code Geass ripoff. Oppressive government, rebellious faction, mysterious girl who gives the main character special abilities... and Shirley. Edited May 24, 2012 by Madam Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helios Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) Executive meddling is a bitch. It was supposed to be longer, and it shows. It's unfortunate for sure. The plot felt rushed and I wanted to learn more about the characters, but I still really enjoyed it. I remember hearing rumors about a Season 2 or something, but I'm not really sure what they would do with that. Gonna watch Katanagatari now since a friend recommended it. Edited May 24, 2012 by Helios Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Alear Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I could only stand to watch 9 episodes of Guilty Crown before choosing sanity, but I felt from the very beginning like it was a Code Geass ripoff. Oppressive government, rebellious faction, mysterious girl who gives the main character special abilities... Oppressive governments and rebellious factions are not exactly original to Code Geass. Although it may not be exceedingly common for it to be a mysterious girl, Faustian deals are far from unknown. And mysterious girls are a dime a dozen, not even worth that if they're being pursued by a government military. Mind I'm not defendingg its quality, as I haven't seen it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florete Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Oppressive governments and rebellious factions are not exactly original to Code Geass. Although it may not be exceedingly common for it to be a mysterious girl, Faustian deals are far from unknown. And mysterious girls are a dime a dozen, not even worth that if they're being pursued by a government military. Mind I'm not defendingg its quality, as I haven't seen it. It's not about the individual details, but all of them put together and their execution. The first episode of Guilty Crown really does feel like the first episode of Code Geass, except it's like if Lelouch were a total pansy instead of a magnificent bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral "Bull" Halsey Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I just got into Deadman Wonderland. Has anyone seen it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Mate Bob Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 It's not about the individual details, but all of them put together and their execution. The first episode of Guilty Crown really does feel like the first episode of Code Geass, except it's like if Lelouch were a total pansy instead of a magnificent bastard. I will agree that in comparison, Guilty Crown is definitely far from on par with Code Geass, but it held up enough to keep my interest until about 3 episodes before the finale. I enjoyed it far more than some of the other stuff out that season. also I thought the art was well done I just got into Deadman Wonderland. Has anyone seen it? Goddamn I thought this show was awesome. Enjoy a shitton of blood and awesome. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
上昇Taiyou Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 http://www.youtube.c...w?p=AixyDrpSv9s ^^^Win. Thanks man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florete Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I just got into Deadman Wonderland. Has anyone seen it? Yep. It's not awful, but not that good in my opinion. I will agree that in comparison, Guilty Crown is definitely far from on par with Code Geass, but it held up enough to keep my interest until about 3 episodes before the finale. I enjoyed it far more than some of the other stuff out that season. also I thought the art was well done To each his own. Personally, I found Guilty Crown to be not only the worst of that season, but the worst in all of 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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