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[size=1] I don't think writing the book as a journal-type writing would be a good idea, because I've seen a lot of fanfics centering around that theme and they don't seem to be very popular. Well...I don't really enjoy reading those types as well. I agree with KarmaofChaos, you should write it as a 3rd-person narrative story. *shrugs* It's your choice. What's the name of the story?[/size]

[size=1] Decided to make a thread about this movie, since it's probably the most anticipated movie of the year. ^_~ I'm very, [i]very[/i] excited about watching this movie when it comes out, and I'm sure it'll be even better than the The Two Towers. I watched a special preview of it on the Special Features disk of the LoTR: TTT, and it looks awesome. I really wish it would win best picture and the Oscars, even though the chance is slim to none. *sighs* Oh well. ^_^;; Even though LoTR is probably the best trilogy ever made...instead of each movie getting worse, it gets better.[/size]

[size=1] Blood....not exactly what I would call an element to excellent animes. *shrugs* What I look for in anime is strong plots, good characters, non-repititive episodes, action, and parts that we really get me emotional. Animes that I think are the best are usually ones that can make me very sad, angry, happy, etc. It takes a lot of talent to make something like that, and I respect it. I really hate repeating something over and over. For example, in DBZ, the plot always follows the same idea. Art styles are also something important to me. It's shallow, but I usually don't enjoy animes if they have ugly animation and art. *shrugs*[/size]

[size=1] XD You saw EoE first? Ah...I wonder how I would feel if I did that. I guess it confused you....it would confuse me if I didn't see the series first. If you liked the movie, then I guess you will probably enjoy the Evangelion series just as much. I think you can buy the whole set for $35 on ANIMEniacs.com. ^_~[/size]

[size=1] I am incredibly bored, so I'm writing more of my crap. :toothy: The group gallantly strode over the rolling, green hills with misty mountains in the distance. The winds whipped the grass the company's hair, some covering their heads with the robes tied across their necks. "Hark! I see enemies in the distance!" Kazuko shouted. He whipped out his Magical Stick of Doom and Pain. Dragon Warrior ran to the front. "Sod off, I'm the hero here!" He said loudly as he shoved Kazuko away. He bravely stood tall, protecting the rest of the group....who were happily playing duck-duck goose. His face reddened. "Hey, I need a close-up right now...!" DW exclaimed. Maladjusted yawned waved the camera man off. "What the...GET BACK HERE YOU LAZY DOG!" The Warrior shook his fist threateningly. All of a sudden, the camera zoomed in at an accelerating pace. "More, I say!" DW exclaimed. The camera man leaned foward from the helicoptor. "WAHHHHHHH!" A terrified scream echoed throughout the great lands of [strike]Rohan[/strike] Earth! The camera man fell with sickeningly loud thud. "My sweet camera man!" The narrator, overtaken by grief, jumped off the helicoptor himself. "Wait, I'm not quite dead-- OOF!" Two dead men lay in front of the party. "Great, you killed our camera man AND our narrator!" Maladjusted said angrily, breaking off the wonderful game of duck-duck goose. Admist the loud arguing ["What?! It wasn't my fault!"], Shinmaru stood up. "A new quest! To find the GREATEST CAMERA MAN AND NARRATOR IN THE UNIVERSE!" He exclaimed excitedly. "Hey...what about Sennen's soul?" KKC muttered angrily. Japan_86 and Syk3 joined in. Maladjusted took out the portable TV and momentarily stole Shinmaru's N64 and popped in Zelda and Mario. Somehow. At the same time. Do not question the rules of a RPG! Soon after, leaving the two dead men and evil Santa Clause monsters behind, the group walked on, and tagging along behind them was the freakish-looking camera man from Mario Kart, holding a broken down "WRONG WAY" and smoking a large, illegal cuban cigar. The Great Deku trailed along beside them. "This evil smoke is killing our air! 'Tis the work of a dark force, it is, killing our trees with cigars!" The Deku Tree barked at the new camera man. "Ah, shove it your old log." Xra turned around and threw a rock at the tree, signaling the tree to shut up. The group continued on.[/size]

[size=1] Shinmaru hobbled to the corner to sob and shrivel up with pain as Syk3 tried to console with a giant band-aid. Shinmaru shrieked at the thought of more human touch. "Uh...anyways..." Xra started, looking around pointlessly. "Let's play Truth or Dare!" Exclaimed KKC, momentarily forgetting of Sennen's doomed soul. Everyone sat down in a disfigured circle in the room. Maladjusted ran upstairs to her room to get her stuffed animal. "What the hell is [i]that[/i]?" Shinmaru mumbled out through the giant bandaid wrapped around his head. The doll leaped out of Maladjusted's arms and buried his sharp teeth into his arms. A bloodcurdling scream echoed throughout the room and everyone twitched a bit. "PIKASCHMEEP!!!" The yellow ball of fluff jumped out into the middle of the circle. Japan_86 gave out a small scream. Maladjusted lunged at the Pikaschmeep and held it in her arms. "It's a genetically-crossed experiment between a Pikachu and lint!" Maladjusted exclaimed proudly, "Stop insulting it." Shinmaru inched back a little. The Pikaschmeep stumbled out of the girl's arms and singed out shrill, high-pictched versions of N'Sync songs. KKC knocked the Pikaschmeep out of the way. "N'Sync's voices are already shrill and high-pitched you simpleton!" He said furiously, angering at the thought of listening to "This I Promise You" [i]again[/i]. "Exactly!" Maladjusted said with a smile. All of a sudden, the windows crushed and the whole party screamed, running out the house. Shinmaru and Syk could not rip their eyes off of the Double Dash game they were playing against each other. The Pikaschmeep glared at Syk and Shinmaru. "You're supposed to be screaming with the pain of high N'Sync voices echoing in your feeble human ears!" The odd creature said harshly. Shinmaru's red eyes darted about the TV screen through his huge band-aid. Syk's clicking of buttons assured the poor man of another thumb surgery in the near future. "Although our ears burn with the pain of 1000 suns, we cannot scream and moan in agony until this game is over!" Syk screamed. After five minutes of bickering, the whole group decided to wait ouside until Syk and Shinmaru finished their grueling game. KKC twidled his thumbs and Maladjusted fed her rabid ferrets parts of Shinmaru's flesh that accidently fell off when he was getting beat up. Japan_86 and Dragon Warrior were arguing whether Kittylyn or Queen Asuka would win Female Otaku at the end of the year. "Neither of them could beat each other!" DW finally said. "Exactly why Sennen will win it." Maladjusted interjected, after finishing her daily feeding of the ferrets. "Yeah, he sure would make a pretty girl." Xra said. Maladjusted wandered off and started to watch Evangelion on the Anime Network. "How'd you get a TV, Mally?" Xra asked with a confused voice. "...." Maladjusted looked around suspiciously and decided to punch Xra in the face instead of answering his question. After thirty minutes, Shinmru and Syk finally stumbled out of the house, joining the rest of the group. Maladjusted quickly played the theme of Lord of the Rings. "That music SO does not match this scene." DW stated pointedly. Maladjusted shrugged and slapped in the Hamtaro theme song. [/size]

[size=1] [b]Name[/b]: Maladjusted [Ginny] [b]Sex[/b]: Female [b]Appearance[/b]: 5' 5", Shoulder-length, straight, black hair usually pulled back, brown eyes, [yes, I'm Asian], usually wears oversized sweatshirt and jeans. [b]Personality[/b]: Weird, happy, funny at times, [a.k.a. Usually Insane], [which means I'm a nerd], can be smart, talkative, can be stupid, and sometimes mean. [b]Weapon[/b]: A picture of Kaworu and Shinji holding hands. [Oh yes...it [i]is[/i] a powerful weapon!] [b]Special Abilities[/b] -Can summon rabid ferrets. -Ability to read super-long, useless, and pointless posts on OB. -Ability to make up stupid, insanely long rants. [b]Why do you want to Sennen's soul[/b]: I'm madly in love with him, you see. ... *sighs* I feel the need to steal his EVA-H doujinshis and feed them to my ferrets.[/size]

[size=1] While your vast knowledge of mecha animes seem to be used to humiliate me, I still disagree. In most Gundam series I've seen, the story based on the pilot himself does not even compare to the intimacy used in Evangelion. And that is what makes Evangelion special by itself. I have nothing more to say about the matter of whether Evangelion is mecha or not, because we're not swaying anyone's opinions here.[/size]

[size=1][QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Satori Night [/i] [B]Hi! I'm new...and i have a comment! She looks really pretty but her face looks too innocent for her body. [/B][/QUOTE] ....Have you seen Lina Inverse from Slayers or Kurumi from Steel Angel Kurumi and practically the other 1,000 great body, innocent faced girls in anime? :toothy:[/size]

[size=1] Calling a Gundam show series mecha is perfectly fine, because the Gundam series a popular, well-known, and MECHA show. Calling Evangelion a mecha show is incorrect. Simply put, the Eva-Units are not mechanical. They are biological. LIVING. Hideaki is not trying to portray this show as a mecha show. Calling this show a mecha show is insulting, because the heart of Evangelion lies within Shinji and his interactions with everything around him. Calling a show based on the development and portrayal of peoples a 'mecha' show is wrong. Although I strongly disagree with calling Evangelion a mecha show [because the Eva-Units are not machines and the whole Angels vs. Evas is like a side-dish with the whole thing], the debate is practically pointless by itself. I think we're supposed to discuss what Evangelion is really about, not argue about whether the Evas could be considered machines and reading about other anime mechas.[/size]

[size=1] The live-action Evangelion movie isn't a rumor...it's been confirmed and is now in production with the WETA workshop. Calling Eva-Units a mecha is sort of like an insult, really. They're living, breathing, biological beings that have a mind of their own. Machines are dead, mechanical things that can do nothing without orders. Calling Evangelion a mecha show is just using the term 'mecha' to draw in interested audiences. By the end of the series, no one really give a **** whether it's mecha anymore, anyway. AzureWolf, you're right, a large fanbase doesn't equal quality. What I'm trying to say is that when an anime was a large amount of quality and originality, then there will most likely be a large fanbase. I am in no ways trying to say that Evangelion must be the greatest anime of all time to date, because that's judged an anybody's opinion. What I'm trying to prove is that Evangelion is definately a great anime, not some junkie show you can throw away and not wonder about after watching.[/size]

[size=1] Grave of the Fireflies...lol, my bad. Well, history lesson or not, I refuse to believe that Evangelion is a mecha-show. I don't care about whether the definition changed, because mecha, simply put, means mechanical. The Eva-units are all biological except for the bindings that protect them and let humans control them. And I also refuse to believe that noone, other than the people who created Evangelion, cannot truly understand everything about Evangelion. It's nearly impossible. You also seem to be mis-reading my posts. I never said religion was the main part of the story. I said Shinji was. I am also not saying that Evangelion is the best. I'm saying it's one of the best. Everything has weaknesses, and it's impossible for something to be perfect.[/size]

[size=1][QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Kyokokeiji [/i] [B]wth, i dont think ive ever seen a forum where they got at you for spelling mistakes. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=orangered]That is what makes OtakuBoards oh-so-special. :toothy: Anyways, my scanner broke [T__T], so I'm going to post some old pictures I like. ^_^ All done here. *walks off*[/size][/color]

[size=1] There are some proportional problems on the elf, but I absolutely adore this picture! I really, [i]really[/i] love the coloring...especially the girl's hair. ^__^ And the dragon is gorgeous! Excellent job...hope to see more![/size]

[size=1] What anime is that...? I'm interested in it. Anyways, if Shinji's personality is not original, the way Anno depicted it and actually showed it is. And you're right, Evangelion is about peoples' relationships [I don't think I said it was about religion]. As I said earlier, in the end, the angels and Evas are sort of like a side-dish that comes with Evangelion. Evangelion is possibly the first anime that uses a lot of time just showing Shinji talk by himself and also using time in the last two episodes to show the inner-minds of all the main characters in Evangelion. So, the angels and Evas are not the main focus at all. How can so many people say Evangelion is not original when it's practically bursting with a new plot, new viewpoint, new ways of showing the storyline, new mechanical designs, much reference to different religions, and characters' personal depictions? Why do you think Evangelion is regarded as a famous anime? There's a reason, and I feel that people are singling out Evangelion to destroy everything that's in it just because it's dub is 'Possibly the greatest anime of all time.' I believe fans would believe this quote, because the word 'possibly' does not mean the word 'is'. Yeah, the depth of Evangelion could be surpassed by Akira and the emotional standpoint could be beaten by a landslide by Ghost of the Fireflies, but there has to be some reason of why Evangelion pictures are always to be on a general anime site and labeled as a famous TV series. And I disagree that Evangelion is a mecha show. Mech shows=Mechanical shows, and do not even begin to tell me that Eva-units are machines. Macross, Gundam Wing, etc. What's in those shows? Mechanical robots that wordlessly follow the orders of the pilot. Compare a mobile suit gundam to Eva-o1 and try to tell me whether Evangelion can be considered a mecha show? [/size]

[size=1] Isn't it some Bruce Lee movie poster? I think I read it somewhere in the Anime Lounge...*shrugs*[/size]

[size=1] I watched an episode of One Bad Trip. It basically consisted of two girls getting naked about...hm...EVERY FIVE MINUTES. *coughs* Yes, what a wonderful show.[/size]

[size=1] Well, in the first place, this is you fault to being with, and getting a good education is extremely important, so the best you can do now is study, work hard, and NO you cannot spare two more hours on the internet before starting that math homework. Don't get mad at your parents. I mean...the moving to your grandparents house thing is stupid, but to prevent that, just try to get the better grades. The internet is an evil thing at times...[/size]

[size=1] You also see no quality in Evangelion? Think of all the religious terms! The plot! The connections between this show and so many different religions and lengends...! How can you even begin to say that Evangelion has no quality? Such an original plot and viewpoint with excellent animation...this show is far from not having quality. What kind of quality are you looking for...character personalities? Can you find another anime other than about...[i]five[/i] that have good characters? Out of millions of animes, Evangelion has been dubbed 'Possibly the greatest anime of all time' by many people. And how can you judge exactly how depressed people think? I'll tell you for a fact that Hideaki Anno became clinically depressed and partially [i]insane[/i] during the time he produced Evnagelion. Are you willing to argue about depressed people with someone who has actually gone through real depression? *sighs* Anyways, Shinji's personality is so weak and insecure that the only reason he does so many things [you called it 'swaying in the wind'] is because he thinks he's useless, and when someone wants him to do something, he does it because he feels he has no power against anyone. Exactly why he always says 'sorry' all the time instead of standing up for himself. Being easily influenced by other peoples' sayings and actions are an extremely common thing among teenagers. Asuka's pride and arrogance to cover up a much weaker part of herself is also an extremely common thing among teenagers. Rei's just Rei because she's a clone. I think Hideaki did a wonderful job depicting her, because in the real world, we've never encountered human clones. Adults and educated people have yet to actually understand Evangelion fully, so I don't even understand why we're debating this anymore. The human mind can be very eccentris at times.[/size]

[size=1] Very nice picture, but remember that kiddies are running around OB as well. The picture is a bit...exposing. Anyways, I really like it! ^_^ The proportions and hands are correct, and the coloring is also great. I have absolutely no complaints about this picture.[/size]

[size=1] Well, for one thing, it has made many people more interested in Japanese culture and has also made hobbies of video games, drawing, and writing [fanfiction]. Anime also usually deals with more complex and much more mature themes than American cartoons like The Simpsons and Dextor's Laboratory. Anime style drawing is now effecting American cartoons as well. Walt Disney first introduced the 'big eyes, small mouth' drawings, but Asian artists took it and exaggerated it to a great deal. They came up with the sparkly eyes, the sweatdrops, the expressions, etc. In the current cartoons Teen Titans, Jackie-Chan Adventures, and Totally Spies, anime-styled elements pop up all over the place. Even the creator of The Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack, and Dextor's Laboratory has an interest in anime and it has affected his cartoons. Shows such as Pokemon and Yugioh have done extremely well in America, with the TV show, video games, and trading cards. [/size]

[size=1] Shinji does has a self-ideology, really. He thinks he's scum, trash, invisible. In Hideaki Anno's own words, he states: [i]"A cowardly young man who feels that his father has abandoned him, and he has convinced himself that he is a completely unnecessary person, so much so that he cannot even commit suicide."[/i] That's Shinji's concept of himself, and what he is to the world around him. But after that, yes, Shinji did abandon the his way of understanding himself, only thinking that he was useless and there was no point to understanding himself. I'm not an expert or anything, but that's a description of a depressed person, and there's a lot of them out there. Shinji also does not 'act on whims'. I don't know where you got that from the series, but he doesn't. There is nothing noteworthy about Shinji, because he is neither brave nor courageous when we first see him, and the only thought that forced Shinji to pilot the Eva-o1 was 'I must not run away'. He thinks he is nothing to the world, but he also thinks well of himself when Gendo praises him for the job he did when killing and angel and when his Sync ratio was going up at an impressive speed. He is, in fact, realistic. At first glance, Evangelion's characters' personalities look cliche. One silent, one arrogant, one depressed, one carefree, one super-smart, and one evil. I mean, how many other animes follow that line of personalities? The only originality you get under those personalities in Evangelion is their real mental status and their past lives, which Anno did a great job depicting. [spoiler] So an insane mother who tried to kill her daughter and thousands of clones[/spoiler] isn't exactly the most realistic thing you can witness, but it's better than other animes. [/size]

[size=1] I got notice of this little 'fic a bit late, so I feel stupid. >_>;; I think I left you a comment on MyOtaku, but it sucked because I was at school and the bell was about it ring. *sweatdrops* Anywaaays, great story you have here. I think you do a good job of describing OB as if it were a real place. ^_^ Keep up the great work![/size]

[size=1] Shinji's isn't exactly just a crybaby, persay. He was abandoned by his father at a young age, his mother died when he was little, and he's just very...self-hating. He's like an introvert; a reluctant hero. It does make it more realistic, in my opinion. You can't expect all people to rush in and save the world with an arrogant attitude proudly. Shinji was practically forced into doing something he didn't want to do, and unwillingly agreed to pilot the Eva-o1 further. Just the fact that one grew up in a harsh enviroment doesn't mean one should be strong and self-confident. Lack of development throughout puberty is not uncommon, for one thing. It's just one of Shinji's many problems. Whatever, it's your opinion, but I think it makes it more realistic. At least, it's very original. In all the other animes before Evangelion, the hero is usually outgoing.[/size]

[size=1] Woooah, this dude's skin is really white and he looks like a girl with a messed-up nose! OF COURSE HE'S GUILTY. Derr. These are such good reasons. I am so cool. What [i]has[/i] this world come to...[/size]