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"Well, well," Sofia said softly, watching Roland wash his hands. "What will our dear leader think of [i]her[/i]?" Blaze and Loren were still in a different area of the warehouse, and he could probably have heard their conversation if he concentrated hard enough. But Sofia's words made him instantly suspicious. "Learn some self-control," Roland growled. "We've already had enough problems with your pursuit of Aris." She shrugged, smiling smugly, and flicked her hair behind her shoulders. "And just when I had started to wonder whether Blaze was actually asexual. Far be it from me to come between a man and his lust." Roland chose to ignore her comments, instead cleaning and polishing his guns with the efficiency of an expert. Someone needed to explain their current situation to their leader, and he still felt that Sofia was the best candidate. She would probably take care of it on her own time, but the addition of a new SENTINEL member might create some complications. Sofia, of course, seemed utterly unconcerned. Arms folded, a cigarette dangling lazily from her lips, she leaned against the nearby wall and eyed his guns with an odd combination of envy and curiousity. She may have disliked putting weapons to their proper use, but she certainly had no difficulty admiring their artistry. "Perhaps we should go back," she finally suggested. "To the Golden Saucer, that is. Our newfound friend will have to meet the leader."

[quote name='Chichiri's Girl][b][i][font=Book Antiqua][color=#4b0082] Thank you Kamra that's precisly what I meant. That Kyo would be able to move on if he and Trohu never ended up dating....but Yuki, Yuki would go back to what he was at the begining of it all. Someone who can't really show the real them to people. Or something around those lines....it really makes oyu feel sympthy for Yuki doesn't it...[/color][/font][/i'][/b][/quote] I don't really see why you guys assume that Kyo would automatically recover, or that Yuki would regress. Give the guy some credit; he may love Tohru, but I fail to understand why not becoming romantically involved with her would reduce him to a soulless ball of mush. Okay, I retract the hyperbole (although it was a whole lot of fun to write). In all seriousness, Kyo probably could bounce back from that kind of loss, as long as he still had Tohru's friendship. And you know what? So could Yuki. Neither of them depend totally on her for emotional fulfillment--[i]Tohru[/i] made it possible for them to love others, interact with others, accept themselves, accept their family, stop hiding who they truly are, and so on. Saying that either Yuki or Kyo would be incapable of functioning as a normal (albeit potentially heartbroken) human being without her romantic companionship just completely negates all of the positive change that she's inspired. My main problem with Yuki's character development--and it's pretty much the only problem; he's pretty damn loveable--is that he ends up the exact same way he started. Except that apparently his princeliness was originally just an act: over the course of Furaba, Tohru influences him to reveal his real self. But if Yuki's real self is equally kind, charming, and generally awesome as his now-abandoned facade, then what kind of crappy mask was he hiding behind in the first place!? So that's what I meant when I said "Although Yuki's weaknesses are gradually revealed as Furaba's story unfolds, he always retains the aura of a "prince." When we first meet him, he is mysterious and flawless--an classic leading man--and later on, his personality is limited by the boundaries of that stereotypical role." Not to imply that anyone asked; I simply felt like explaining. ~Dagger~

Thank ye kindly, Sir Kent. ^_^ Now, I've only seen Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040, so if you're referring to the original BGC... just ignore the following paragraph. ^_^;; I'm not saying that the two shows are totally comparable (at least in terms of plot and characters), but I feel that they develop in a similar pattern. First of all, both remain fairly episodic until their last ten or thirteen episodes, revolving around either the rogue boomer or bad guy of the day. Secondly, music plays an extremely important role in both BGC and Big O. While Big O takes its cues from Cowboy Bebop, using a combination of jazz and classical to establish that super-cool post-apocalyptic sort of mood, BGC relies more on guitar riffs and techno beats, which give it an edgier, futuristic atmosphere. And, of course, there are always the superficial correllations. For example, Sylia's mansion serves the same function as Roger's, and her butler--like Big O's Norman and Alfred of Batman fame--is an elderly man who just happens to be ridiculously faithful and impeccably dressed. Taken by themselves, these things are meaningless, but Big O and BGC initially gave me the same kind of vibe. Plus, certain aspects of their storylines have much in common with the Matrix trilogy. To tell you the truth, I can only think of one truly lengthy philosophical monologue in the entirety of Big O, and that's Schwartzwald's letter to the city. Personally, I'm not bothered by such spiels, as long as they're not simple dialogue (which, in .hack//SIGN, they often are.... but I digress). If one character started reciting to another his theories regarding the interrelatedness of all things, then I would stop watching. I can have a pathetically short attention span; even when watching Kenshin, I tend to be bored by the fighters' drawn-out exchanges. Big O, however, always holds my attention--interpret that as you will. Even Schwartzwald's monologue is accompanied by interesting, meaningful (and thankfully non-static) imagery. *shrugs* I never paid much heed to Big O's mecha combat. It didn't seem to me as though that was the true focus of the show. If I want lush, gorgeous giant robot action, I can go watch my handy-dandy RahXephon DVDs, or just rent Eva via Netflix. This may sound incredibly counter-intuitive, but in spite of its title and giant clomping robots, Big O is more of a cerebral series. Watch the last episode, and you'll see what I mean--when it comes to migraine-inducing complexity, Big O is right up there with much-lauded shows like the aforementioned Rah and Eva. I often judge my anime by how much thought it requires to appreciate and understand, which in turn determines its re-play value.... Big O satisfies quite well in that regard. I was going to write something about Big O's characters, but I'll save that for another post. This one has gotten rather bloated as it is. ~Dagger~

[quote name='Akki Koroshiya']Though humiliating people instead of fighting them can be more profittable when they have friends around. Learn the art of the "Dis". You can PO them even more, or go witha more comical approach. Let's say they said."You gay ***!", how you should respond is somthing gay as a comeback like, "You know it.". So you go with the flo more or less. Or if they call you a MoFo, say it was their mom you fo'ed. Some of this stuff will get them so flabergasted they wont even wanna mess with you because they're confused.[/quote] Anyone who would be "flabergasted" by such childish comebacks definitely isn't worth messing around with. Some people are capable of turning humiliation into an art; no offense intended, but you clearly don't possess the wit required to produce truly devastating insults. I've never encountered actual bullying. While I [i]have[/i] been picked on in subtler ways, a decent supply of self-esteem saved me from being affected by that. My high school is a rather civil place, so I was pretty shocked to read some of the accounts found in this thread.... exaggerated or not, I find them worrisome. Is bullying really all that prevalent? ~Dagger~

Oh, I won't let it die. This thread is my baby. ^_~ Anyway, I just finished watching episode 20. In terms of sheer physical violence, it took Peace Maker Kurogane to a whole new level--even though the most brutal moments occurred off-screen. I thought it was very smart of the director to show [spoiler]Masuya's blood slowly accumulating on the floor,[/spoiler] as simply watching him get beaten up wouldn't have been nearly as creepy or effective. ....Speaking of which, Hijikata-san can be a scary, scary man. I actually gasped at the part when [spoiler]his face is momentarily replaced by Yoshida's.[/spoiler] Isn't it difficult to imagine that Tetsu, Susumu and Suzu are all the same age? This makes the conflict between Tetsu and each of the others even more dramatic, but I have a hard time convincing myself that Susumu isn't as old as Okita. >_>; To backtrack, Episode 19 is [i]amazing[/i]. Several scenes forced me to break down in tears (which is a very rare event indeed), and I laughed hysterically as I watched the brief comedic sequence during its very end. I was pleasantly surprised to find that PMK's artwork has either remained consistent with that found in its first episode, or sometimes (as in #19) grown even better. It's a great show on all accounts, and I can't believe there are only four episodes left. Since it's ending so soon, my main worry is that certain characters--particularly Saya--will end up being neglected. But I have faith in PMK's creators. ^_^ ~Dagger~

Kent, hon, could you do me a favor and re-post that in the "Big O Continued" thread? I'd love to write a rebuttal, but I don't want to drag this thread further off topic. Thanks a million. ^_^ Also, does anyone know whether Detective Conan will be airing on Toonami or Adult Swim? ~Dagger~

Welcome to OtakuBoards, tconthepc3. ^_^ That's a pretty interesting selection of shows. However, I don't think this topic would be capable of generating much discussion. Even in the Art Studio, we require respondents to explain their ratings; simply throwing out numbers isn't going to engage anybody's interest. I'd like to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that you wanted people to justify their choices, but many members might have ended up misinterpreting your intentions. Besides, it's not terribly taxing to write out a list of anime; please put more thought and effort into your subsequent posts. Thanks in advance. Thread closed. ~Dagger~

Welcome to OtakuBoards, kegome12371. Before posting again, please review our rules. Although you did explain why you'd like to have Sesshomaru as a roommate, your grammar and spelling are somewhat lacking. This not only makes your reply rather difficult to read, but also sets a bad example for other members. And AniSmith, it'd be nice if your next post was a wee bit longer. Thanks. ^_^ ~Dagger~

Hey there, Karmi. ^_^ Before I respond to your comments, I want to make something clear--it's not as though I prefer Kyo to Yuki, or that I'm even technically a Kyo fan. I really like Yuki, but when it comes to Furuba's potential relationships, I support the Tohru/Kyo pairing (in case anyone couldn't tell ^_~). I think you're being a bit unfair to Yuki by saying that he lives his life in fear. Yuki is an incredibly strong person, both physically and mentally, and he continually proves that he's capable of change. Ironically enough, there are times when he seems to feel somewhat threatened by those who are eccentric or simply different. While his aversion to Ayame is definitely related to their childhood encounters, he also has trouble understanding why anyone would act so frivolously. This shows in Yuki's lack of tolerance for Shigure's madcap antics, and the strange combination of discomfort and resignation which he exhibits around Hatsuharu. Yet throughout Furuba (I love that word!), Yuki begins to open up, to accept others' oddities, to unhesitatingly admit his weaknesses even when conversing with Motoko, who might as well be a perfect stranger. His kindness and princeliness might initially be feigned--as he implies when talking to Tohru--but by the end of the show, Yuki's walls have been dismantled, and the warmth he shows towards others cannot be anything but genuine. This transformation, of course, is mostly thanks to Tohru. At first, Yuki has only her; he's basically rejected his family, and can't develop friendships with anyone at school. Tohru teaches him to accept his relatives--to appreciate the deep bonds between Hatori, Shigure and Ayame; to face Haru with his usual gentleness and charm, rather than indifference or exasperation; and to realize that even Kyo is in dire need of love. In other words, it appears to me that Yuki ends up being rather well-adjusted; he turns into the "prince" who everyone originally thought him to be. He still has a long way to go, of course... but then, so does Kyo. But.....there's another significant reason why I'm not a fan of Tohru/Yuki. Although Tohru and Yuki would be great together, I'd really, [i]really[/i] love to see Yuki and Haru become a couple. That's probably not happening, but I derive a ridiculous amount of joy from watching them interact. In my opinion, Haru cares for Yuki just as much as Kagura cares for Kyo--he simply doesn't shout or scream about it. If Kagura weren't quite so insane, I wouldn't mind the idea of her and Kyo. Unfortunately, her personality bothers me way too much... it's only in the last few episodes that she stops being a source of comic relief, and even then she shares more romantic moments with [i]Yuki[/i] (of all people!) than she does with Kyo. .....Heheheh. The shonen-ai fangirl strikes again! Your turn, dearest. ^_~ ~Dagger~

*gently revives thread* As Big O is one of my all-time favorite shows (and since UK viewers will soon have an opportunity to watch it), I thought I'd bring this topic back to life. I own the Season I box set, and I plan on buying Season II the moment it comes out. Although it's often compared to Batman and Cowboy Bebop, Big O is a series unlike any other. Its animation is fantastic--particularly in the first thirteen episodes--but remains consistent and eye-pleasing throughout. Big O's dub rivals that of Fruits Basket and Yu Yu Hakusho; while I enjoy its Japanese voices, I prefer watching it in English. Big O is definitely [i]not[/i] a show for kids. In the latter half of Season II, it begins to become incredibly complex, and retains the dark, almost Gothic atmosphere originally established during Season I. One episode of the first season shows a hedonistic party full of luxury, gluttony, lasciviousness and drunkenness--a gathering which soon goes up in flames. Literally. After being set on fire, the people there desparately hurl themselves through the building's glass windows, plummeting many stories to a hideous death. That's not technically a spoiler, so no worries. In any case, I hope I've proved my point... Big O can be enjoyed by younger crowds, but its mature themes make it a pretty iffy watch for children. ~Dagger~

[QUOTE=shadowfire]Even though no AS-Saturdays they will be showing The Animatrix and such on Thursdays but I still have one question.... where will Gundam Seed and GITS:Stand Alone Complex be fitting in. It would beem the AS roster is somewhat full and very close to overflowing with too many programs and not enough hours and days to air it all. Don't know bout you but this does suck- highly.[/QUOTE] This does indeed suck highly. >_< I don't know about Stand Alone Complex, but I think Gundam SEED may actually be going to Toonami. I can't remember where I read that, but it makes a certain degree of sense. Apparently Toonami is going to focus even more on action, with Yu Yu Hakusho, Gundam SEED, and some other shows which I.... well, honestly can't remember. But in any event, I think it's time for me to retract my earlier statement. All the series which I mentioned in my other posts [i]are[/i] coming to Cartoon Network, but not necessarily to Adult Swim. ~Dagger~

I really like this one. The rhyme scheme--although initially a bit confusing--works quite nicely. All the right syllables just fall naturally into place, despite the fact that I couldn't force it to fit any kind of ABCDE...etc format (yes, I've been brainwashed by English class). I'm especially impressed by your use of parentheses. Most people do this to make their poetry seem more like song lyrics, if that makes any sense. Here, the parenthetical lines actually serve their purpose; as I read the piece, I automatically thought of them as being "said" in a low undertone or swift, almost subliminal whisper. Overall, it's a very nice effect. The places where you omitted punctuation also seem well chosen, particularly "together alone always never a pair." I went over that sentence several times, and was able to discover new shades of meaning each time I re-read it. In conclusion, post more. You know you want to. ^_~ ~Dagger~

I just finished watching the first episode of this show, and I was wondering if anyone else had seen or heard of it. That seems somewhat unlikely, as it first aired in 1999, never became immensely popular, and is currently unlicensed. But hope springs eternal, ne? Ayatsuri Sakon (or "Karakuri Zoushi Ayatsuri Sakon"--take your pick) is a bewildering combination of murder-mystery cliches and stunning originality. Its main characters are Sakon Tachibana, a master puppeteer, and Ukon, his seemingly autonomous marionette. Intentionally or not, they end up acting as detectives; I suspect that the remainder of Ayatsuri Sakon will follow an Agatha Christie-esque format, as the beginning episode used [i]hundreds[/i] of Christie's trademark plot devices. To summarize: six or seven expendable characters are trapped in their old high school, and have lost all means of contact with the outside world. One by one, they're being killed off, presumably by the vengeful spirit of a former acquaintence. Sakon and Ukon happen to be there (not that I have any idea why), and I assume that they'll solve the case before anyone particularly important kicks the bucket. At the same time, Ayatsuri Sakon definitely has its moments. Its background music is pretty gorgeous, and manages to evoke the appropriate mood for every scene. Sakon, meanwhile, possesses all the characteristics of a stock anime bishounen. Inexplicably long hair? Check. A painfully female voice actress? Check. If that's your kind of thing, then you'll probably love the series. But certain parts of the first episode are genuinely creepy, and it's definitely better than, say, Vampire Princess Miyu: TV. So if you've watched KZAS (that sounds like the name of a radio station....) go ahead and drop a line. I've love to hear your thoughts. ^_^ ~Dagger~

Many thanks for the link and information, James Goodwin. ^_^ I just finished watching episode 20 ("One of These Nights"), and I have a couple of questions. First of all, I don't really understand what motivates [spoiler]Galatea. She's clearly a special kind of robot, but the show also emphasizes her inhumanity--if only to remind us that the Knight Sabers are definitely on the side of good.[/spoiler] I could be making some unfair assumptions here, seeing how as I still have six episodes to go, but I'm getting rather muddled. [spoiler]At first it seems as though Galatea simply wants to have fun. She has the body and mind-set of a capricious human child, although her intelligence probably surpasses that of your average [i]Homo sapiens[/i]. Galatea plays with robots like toys, not realizing how much damage she is causing. But perhaps (as Mason's philosophical spiels suggest) she regards human beings as a lesser race, and sees nothing wrong with killing them--just as people rarely stop to consider the emotions of the ants beneath their feet. However, I can't bring myself to believe that Galatea doesn't have a conscience, especially when she finally begins to mature. She asks Mason why he hates his own kind (or something like that; I can't remember Galatea's exact words), impling that there's nothing wrong with accepting himself for who he is.... a human, not a boomer. This simple, pleasant curiousity doesn't explain her incredible appetite for destruction.[/spoiler] Does [spoiler]Galatea[/spoiler] have feelings? Is she capable of love? ~Dagger~

[QUOTE=Semjaza Azazel]I've personally just been deleting threads in my sections that were worthy of being closed. If I feel something needs to be said so that the original poster knows why it was removed, then I PM them. People seem to get the point though. I do agree with you, however, because I think there a bit of it clogging up the anime section in particular heh. I don't think a seperate forum is required though... as people are supposed to read the rules when they register anyway.[/QUOTE] Yeah, I've also noticed that. There are some threads which just about beg to be deleted, but I'm not sure what to do about the rest of them (especially those started by new members who seem to have overlooked the rules). I think I'll start doing the same thing as you, since it really annoys me when crappy threads crowd out the higher-quality topics. As for your suggestion, AzureWolf, I'm not sure whether having a spam/closed threads forum would send the right message. I've encountered message boards that had sections devoted specifically to spam (supposedly so people could get it out of their system, or something to that effect). While a "spam" forum would clearly have a different purpose at OB, some people might interpret its name the wrong way. ~Dagger~

serenity locked in sand, in photos of the endless coast so ivory and blue, or gold embracing hope cut diamond-sharp. sapphire would be drowned beside this jewel, a tiny candle lapped into the maw of flame. serenity locked in sand, in smooth-hipped hourglasses undulating down to dark. time falls and flows: the stream of grains is uniform as water.

As a full-fledged member of OtakuBoards, you should be aware of our requirements for post quality. Since you haven't demonstrated any familiarity with OB's [URL=http://www.otakuboards.com/rules.php?]rules[/URL], I strongly recommend that you re-read them. This type of thread does not invite intelligent discussion; next time, you should probably describe what the show in question is about. It also wouldn't hurt to tell us who the main characters are, whether or not it's based on a manga, when it was created, etc. Thank you for your time, and happy posting. ^_^ Thread closed. ~Dagger~

Sachiel meandered through the eastern marketplace, his earrings jangling quietly as he walked. The witch sounded recognizable enough, and anyone with that degree of power should be fairly obvious--even in these screaming, pushing, thief-filled crowds. Pickpockets were amusing, if only for their persistence, but he did tire of having to slap his purse from the grubby hands of pre-pubescent children. [i]We make an interesting team.[/i] He already liked Iara; she seemed refreshingly intelligent, and had a tongue to match the quickness of her mind. Although the elf was agreeable and constantly alert, Sachiel had never met an elf who [i]didn't[/i] possess that kind of preternatural calm. Well, so far the witch was causing more trouble than any of them were liable to do.... He paused, absent-mindedly toying with his artfully disheveled hair. Hours had passed without him encountering a single flicker of magic. Perhaps it was time to take a break and buy some food, or at least wander by the designated fountain. Shrugging, Sachiel brushed past a little herd of thieves, making his way back in the direction he had come.

Sofia turned off her radio, knowing she had no way to help out Blaze. He and Roland made an interesting pair: both reserved, perhaps even aloof, but with markedly different world-views and goals. Although neither of the men were very similar to [i]her[/i], that made observing them doubly interesting. In any case, if Blaze didn't report back in time, she and Roland would need to bail him out. And the last thing Sofia wanted was to incur Roland's wrath--thus far he'd been incredibly reliable, one of the few people she allowed to watch her back. Yes, it was best to wait. Blaze wouldn't let himself be snared by the trap that he himself had set. She adjusted her close-fitting blazer, hands straightening the deep blue ribbon which lay folded neatly at her breast. One of Sofia's gloves--normally an immaculate white--was smudged with soot. Sighing, she used her teeth to peel it free, and then tossed the wad of fabric to the floor. Their leader would now be waiting for her report, but she wasn't in the mood to explain their failure. And despite the fact that Blaze had planned a quick return, he might not materialize for hours. Smiling slyly, Sofia slid upon the warehouse door. Regardless of all his attempts to be uninteresting, she was perfectly happy loiter around with Roland; she knew exactly how far to push him, and so they'd reached a grudging understanding. While Sofia could tease him to ease her boredom, a quick glare or sharply spoken word would tell her when to change the subject. Besides, she always found it pleasant to discuss the prospect of dead Turks. Roland's eyes snapped upon as he heard Sofia's footsteps echo through the building. She had a proud, confident stride, and rarely chose to conceal her comings and goings. Even without his heightened senses, he would've had little trouble recognizing who approached him. "What?" he asked. She settled back into the nearest chair and lit a cigarette, effortlessly flicking her lighter shut before slipping it back into her pocket. "Oh, nothing in particular. Is that water?" Roland glanced briefly at his half-filled glass, wondering if Sofia was even capable of getting drunk. "It's not vodka, if that's what you're thinking." "How disappointing." The blonde crossed her legs, elegant as always, and exhaled quietly. Her smoke-laced breath curled through the air between them, dissipating into silence.

This thread is basically intended to explore your development as an anime fan. In other words, I'd like to see how fellow OBers' tastes have changed since they were originally introduced to the genre. Keeping that theme in mind, here are a couple of questions. 1. What was the first anime movie, series or OVA you ever watched? 2. Do you feel that time has made you more picky about the titles which you like and/or choose to buy? 3. If you had watched some of your current favorite shows when you first got into anime, would you have been able to appreciate them as much as you do now? I don't have the time to write out detailed answers, but I will say that I began watching anime around 1999. At the time, Toonami was still airing Gundam Wing and Sailor Moon. I honestly had no idea what was doing on in GW, and I only enjoyed Sailor Moon's artwork. But for whatever reason, those shows really drew me in. Although I didn't actively seek out anime until several years later, I always liked to think that I knew something about it. Of course, I was actually pretty clueless. Now, going back through some old Sailor Moon fansubs, I realize that it's pretty much the polar opposite of the series which I like now. Although I didn't initially have a variety of anime to choose from, it's interesting to think that my tastes have undergone a complete reversal. ~Dagger~

I hope you've been enjoying your time at OtakuBoards, manga artist200. ^_^ First of all, linking to other websites is not allowed. If manga.com provides important information about Kai Doh Maru, you could have quoted or paraphrased it in the body of your post. Secondly, whenever you start a thread about a certain series, it's smart to describe the basics of that show (its plot, setting, characters, artistic style, etc.) so other members can figure out what you're talking about. For all I know, Kai Doh Maru could be similar to anything from Rurouni Kenshin to Serial Experiments Lain. Finally, please work on your grammar, spelling and overall post quality. Thank you very much. ^_^ Thread closed. ~Dagger~

Charles Solomon (one of Amazon.com's anime reviewers) recently finished watching Texhnolyze Volume #1, which is coming out on April 6. Since he tends to be [i]very[/i] tough on newer titles, I was interested in seeing how he had responded to the first few episodes of this show. Since Mr. Solomon also provided a short synopsis, I decided that it'd be a good idea to share his review with you guys. ^_^ [quote]Texhnolyze (2003) reunites producer Yasuyuki Ueda and screenwriter Chiaki Konaka from Serial Experiments Lain. This violent, moody tale is presented through similarly fragmented collages of images, but with minimal dialogue: 11 minutes elapse before anyone speaks in the first episode. Ichise is a muscular young fighter in the gritty distopia of Lukuss, which is ruled by the Mafia-like Organo. When Ichise crosses an Organo boss, thugs hack off an arm and a leg, leaving him for dead. He survives through sheer willpower and receives powerful cybernetic limbs through the Texhnolyze technology his parents helped develop. His fate is somehow linked to Ran, a psychic girl who lives in the subterranean realm of Gabe with her grandfather, the Sage, and to Yoshii, a visitor from Lukuss. Bleak, atmospheric, and often obscure, Texhnolyze is sure to inspire heated discussions among its fans and detractors. (Rated 16 and older: considerable violence, nudity, sexual situations, alcohol use) --Charles Solomon[/quote] Any comments, questions, or thoughts? ~Dagger~

*blinks* Are you sure acquired those songs through an official source? Because I own the first five Inuyasha DVDs, and they don't include [i]any[/i] dubbed music. Not even Cartoon Network plays dubbed EDs (as it's sometimes wont to do) after each of the show's episodes. For example, CN only airs Rurouni Kenshin's English opening; the same thing goes for Yu Yu Hakusho. If Change the World and My Will sound truly bad in English, chances are that the versions you own are fandubs. Fandubbing, while not as popular or widespread as fansubbing, is probably the best explanation for this discrepancy. ~Dagger~

Welcome to OtakuBoards, Ayshi No Ceres. ^_^ I'll start off by saying that the vast majority of "versus" topics are pure, unadulterated evil. Although this might have turned into an interesting discussion, it would have been somewhat redundant, especially considering that we already have separate threads for Fushigi Yuugi and Ceres: Celestial Legend. Please re-read our rules and pay careful attention to your post quality (which, at this point, is basically unacceptable). Here at OB, proper spelling and grammar are very important. It also wouldn't hurt to write slightly longer posts, but right now you should probably focus on mastering the basics. Thread closed. ~Dagger~

The GSG manga has already been made available in the States? o_O I had no idea. That's really exciting, particularly if its artwork is as good as you suggest. Can anybody tell me more about this? Although Gunslinger Girl's OP and ED sequences aren't widescreen, the episodes themselves seem to have been made in letterbox format. However, their black bars are really pretty, with all sorts of subtle decoration and embellishments. I'm curious as to whether these were added purely for an atmospheric effect, or if GSG, like Last Exile, is a genuine widescreen series. ~Dagger~