Sometimes anime writers just say “screw it” at the very end of a series. After 26 or more episodes of plot and character development, it’s like the writers get lazy and just cut the loose ends. Often they take a page from Shakespeare and just off everyone. Writers also try to make an ending seem…
Author: Chris Kincaid
Fullmetal Alchemist vs FMA:Brotherhood
I was left mixed with Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. On one hand, the story was epic and very well paced. On the other hand, Ed and Al were freakin’ muscle heads. I own the first series; I couldn’t help but compare Brotherhood to it. Time for the usual brief summary. Edward Elric is a State Alchemist, …
Anime Annoyances 2: Fan Service and High School
Far too many anime series take place in high school. Couple that with frequent fan service and I am left squirming uncomfortably. Fan service is when an anime “gives fans what they want.” Fan service can include long, full shots of robots in mecha (mmmm look at that tall, pulsing steel tower of a robot…just…
Claymore
Most anime has the main character driven by the desire to protect their friends. Claymore’s main character is driven by vengeance. Clare is a Claymore. A Claymore is a half human, half yoma warrior that protects humanity from the yoma threat. Yoma are essentially demons that feed on humans. Claymores can tap into the strength…
Anime Annoyances: Poor Storytelling
Anime has good storylines…but terrible story telling. There are 6 pacing problems that are unfortunately common in anime. These problems sometimes even turn me off to anime. It is sad that anime is plagued by problem conventions. The medium could achieve much more if it could cast them away and tell a story properly. There…
Eden of the East
What does nudity have to do with terrorism and politics? Quite a bit it seems. Eden of the East opens with a naked man who calls himself Akira Takizawa in front of the White House just as Saki Morimi gets in trouble with the Secret Service for tossing a coin onto the White House lawn….