The Big Picture: Found in Translation
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So It's samurai delivering pizza. Sounds like Snow Crash but with cats. Note that Snow Crash needs to get a movie/TV adaptation.
Ok now I feel that I can ask, how is Turn A? I'm waiting for the dub before I watch itGrenge Di Origin said:
Oh you did not just hate on Inuyasha for no reason, did you? Nobody hates on Inuyasha and escapes my rage!
WIND SCARRRRRR!!!!
WIND SCARRRRRR!!!!
Once you mentioned Big Bad Beetleborgs, I had this giant rush of nostalgia. I'm glad I was sitting down for that one.
I can't honestly say that I was a fan of this show.
But in all fairness this was back in my insufferable anime fan days when I saw this kind of thing as being "insulting to the art form."
And while I still find the same kind of "dubbing for laughs" humor to be just shy of horribly racist when done on shows like MXC I can't bring myself to really hate this particular program anymore since for the most part is was dumb but harmless.
Although I still reserve the right to be annoyed at the "Big Cheese" being identified as a Rat when I always thought it was really obvious he was a Fox.
But in all fairness this was back in my insufferable anime fan days when I saw this kind of thing as being "insulting to the art form."
And while I still find the same kind of "dubbing for laughs" humor to be just shy of horribly racist when done on shows like MXC I can't bring myself to really hate this particular program anymore since for the most part is was dumb but harmless.
Although I still reserve the right to be annoyed at the "Big Cheese" being identified as a Rat when I always thought it was really obvious he was a Fox.
I can't wait to buy all 20 seasons of power rangers on DVD!!!!
shout! studios is doing them (I think thats their name anyway)
shout! studios is doing them (I think thats their name anyway)
Little Kuriboh actually referenced the show in one of his Yu Gi Oh: Abridged Series. Maybe there's some inspiration there.
I know that it wasn't the subject of today's "Big Picture", but the P.R. (I refuse to say it's full name) is a time of my childhood I don't ever want to relive.
I mean... just look at it! It's filled to the brim with stereotypes and subtle racism & sexism (if you don't believe me, just take a look at the main characters!)
I mean... just look at it! It's filled to the brim with stereotypes and subtle racism & sexism (if you don't believe me, just take a look at the main characters!)
Tiny bit in credits.Qitz said:
I'm pretty sure Bob was just making a joke there.DVS BSTrD said:
Trying to simplify Inuyasha is like trying to use a toothpick to chip away at a statue...a gaudy, broken statue that smells of flatulence...but I'll try. I'll break it into steps to make it easier for me to choke it down, er, you to remember.
*Spoilers*
1. Inuyasha - super powerful half-demon (not hard to picture, since most anime is practically about super powers or mechs). He's in love with a human woman (Kikyo), forming the crux of the show and she shows up tons of times. Her appearances coincide with the RARE attempts of the show at having a plot or being any good.
2. Kagome - an annoying, whiny, jealous, but otherwise "pure hearted saint" of a female...then add in the fact she is given the abitrary role of "chosen one," with the ability to do all that purifying, sanctity, and superpower BS. Then add on top that she's embroiled in the "love triangle" that dominates half of the story. She also has the ability to "dominate" Inuyasha too. "SIT" makes him fall to the ground. Think of it the same running joke as "Gay Stewie" in Family Guy or "Ed is Short" in Fullmetal Alchemist. All forms of stupid humor that gets thrown in EVERYWHERE!
3. Other characters tag along. Sadly, after their initial arcs, their roles get boiled down to "support comic relief." Another long running gag involves Miroku grabbing Sango's ass every three episodes or so. Along with Kikyo, Sesshomaru (Inuyasha's brother) shows up to reminds us how much everyone else in the show sucks balls. Maybe it's because he's the "anti-hero/villain badass," but in a show about a stupid teenage girl dominating a demon, something has to give.
4. The main villain has a tendency of getting chased, then found, then escape, then get found again, then get killed, just to revive, to DO IT ALL AGAIN!
5. The show is littered with terrible writing and plot. It's like the anime equivalent of Eternal Sonata. Characters CONSTANTLY reiterate the main plot points (even in filler episodes). Story arcs (like the love triangle) get played out multiple times in different stretches...to the same boring ass results. The most annoying of all flubs was the main characters constantly yelling each others names. That happens every time someone gets kidnapped, runs off, leaves pissed, or whatever. It got so bad that Adult Swim made a legendary commercial spoof. It's similar to the "RENA" "SHUGO" yelling in .hack//Legend of the Twilight. Both cases suck balls.
6. Normal anime series stretch to 26-52 episodes. They sometimes issue filler, but they tend to be short forays. Inuyasha stretched 170 episodes, plus 4-5 movies, THEN another series. That's Naruto/Bleach/Ranma territory. Don't forget that the revolving "death/revival/love triangle" plot twists rear their heads every 20-30 episodes, THEN normal filler, THEN character specific filler episodes on top of that...then a bunch of **** about baby demons with mind control powers, drunk Buddhist monks, talking fleas getting married, and other dumb crap.
If that doesn't hope to steer you away from the show, nothing will. I got out after episode 130. I almost feel ashamed for sticking with it that far. The damage that show has caused will NEVER go away.
*Spoilers*
1. Inuyasha - super powerful half-demon (not hard to picture, since most anime is practically about super powers or mechs). He's in love with a human woman (Kikyo), forming the crux of the show and she shows up tons of times. Her appearances coincide with the RARE attempts of the show at having a plot or being any good.
2. Kagome - an annoying, whiny, jealous, but otherwise "pure hearted saint" of a female...then add in the fact she is given the abitrary role of "chosen one," with the ability to do all that purifying, sanctity, and superpower BS. Then add on top that she's embroiled in the "love triangle" that dominates half of the story. She also has the ability to "dominate" Inuyasha too. "SIT" makes him fall to the ground. Think of it the same running joke as "Gay Stewie" in Family Guy or "Ed is Short" in Fullmetal Alchemist. All forms of stupid humor that gets thrown in EVERYWHERE!
3. Other characters tag along. Sadly, after their initial arcs, their roles get boiled down to "support comic relief." Another long running gag involves Miroku grabbing Sango's ass every three episodes or so. Along with Kikyo, Sesshomaru (Inuyasha's brother) shows up to reminds us how much everyone else in the show sucks balls. Maybe it's because he's the "anti-hero/villain badass," but in a show about a stupid teenage girl dominating a demon, something has to give.
4. The main villain has a tendency of getting chased, then found, then escape, then get found again, then get killed, just to revive, to DO IT ALL AGAIN!
5. The show is littered with terrible writing and plot. It's like the anime equivalent of Eternal Sonata. Characters CONSTANTLY reiterate the main plot points (even in filler episodes). Story arcs (like the love triangle) get played out multiple times in different stretches...to the same boring ass results. The most annoying of all flubs was the main characters constantly yelling each others names. That happens every time someone gets kidnapped, runs off, leaves pissed, or whatever. It got so bad that Adult Swim made a legendary commercial spoof. It's similar to the "RENA" "SHUGO" yelling in .hack//Legend of the Twilight. Both cases suck balls.
6. Normal anime series stretch to 26-52 episodes. They sometimes issue filler, but they tend to be short forays. Inuyasha stretched 170 episodes, plus 4-5 movies, THEN another series. That's Naruto/Bleach/Ranma territory. Don't forget that the revolving "death/revival/love triangle" plot twists rear their heads every 20-30 episodes, THEN normal filler, THEN character specific filler episodes on top of that...then a bunch of **** about baby demons with mind control powers, drunk Buddhist monks, talking fleas getting married, and other dumb crap.
If that doesn't hope to steer you away from the show, nothing will. I got out after episode 130. I almost feel ashamed for sticking with it that far. The damage that show has caused will NEVER go away.
Here's that commmercial I mentioned.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kecaTtDS2o
The commercial is an exaggeration, but not by much.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kecaTtDS2o
The commercial is an exaggeration, but not by much.
Bob just made my day. Nay, my week.
Samurai Pizza Cats (Or Los Gatos Samurai in Spanish; inspired by that Casa de mi Padre episode. Zing!) was one of my favorite animes when I was a kid. Sadly, it didn't remain in my top anime shows ever because I only watched it when I was a kid and that was it. I forgot about its existence until recently due to the lack of reruns of merchandise. Now I know why.
I'm glad it's being released into DVD. About time! It wouldn't be a bad idea to show some reruns on TV. SPC is kind of a timeless show: Cats that are secret samurais that deal with pizza and weird enemies? That's a plot that doesn't get old right there!
Now, if only I could prove the Mon Coley Knights existed...
And has anyone noticed how Speedy, Fido and Poly's personalities resemble those of Ash, Brock and Misty? A LOT? Or is it just me? I wouldn't be surprised if this was true, though.
PS: InuYasha? Being bad? Pssh, this is why I prefer its superior precursor: Ranma 1/2.
Samurai Pizza Cats (Or Los Gatos Samurai in Spanish; inspired by that Casa de mi Padre episode. Zing!) was one of my favorite animes when I was a kid. Sadly, it didn't remain in my top anime shows ever because I only watched it when I was a kid and that was it. I forgot about its existence until recently due to the lack of reruns of merchandise. Now I know why.
I'm glad it's being released into DVD. About time! It wouldn't be a bad idea to show some reruns on TV. SPC is kind of a timeless show: Cats that are secret samurais that deal with pizza and weird enemies? That's a plot that doesn't get old right there!
Now, if only I could prove the Mon Coley Knights existed...
And has anyone noticed how Speedy, Fido and Poly's personalities resemble those of Ash, Brock and Misty? A LOT? Or is it just me? I wouldn't be surprised if this was true, though.
PS: InuYasha? Being bad? Pssh, this is why I prefer its superior precursor: Ranma 1/2.
YES!! You did it! An entire episode on SPC!! (However, I guess that makes the email I sent you rather moot). I'm just so glad that it's finally being released on DVD. (Link: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-03-12/discotek-licenses-samurai-pizza-cats/cats-toninden-teyande) The mere fact that they are doing this blows my mind. I had given up on the idea of ever own this series on DVD, LET ALONE the Japanese version.
As for InuYasha, I don't know how a "lost-script" dub would help it. Then again, I hate InuYasha. "Dragon Ball Z for girls" is a rather kind description of it. Thus, I enjoyed your humorous ending.
As for InuYasha, I don't know how a "lost-script" dub would help it. Then again, I hate InuYasha. "Dragon Ball Z for girls" is a rather kind description of it. Thus, I enjoyed your humorous ending.
And here I thought I had weird shows growing up. But Samurai Pizza Cats beats all I can think of... Just the name is enough to make me laugh...
InuYasha? Oh some anime that is not good even though they have fans... What a surprise. Not that I don't like manga/anime/andregularcartoon.. But knowing how much junk is produced it's often hard to find any good.
And since for example Twilight has fans well... That something has fans doesn't make it good...
(And FYI yea I read the Twilight books,/shudders/ refused to see the movies even though I could have for free and with free popcorn)
InuYasha? Oh some anime that is not good even though they have fans... What a surprise. Not that I don't like manga/anime/andregularcartoon.. But knowing how much junk is produced it's often hard to find any good.
And since for example Twilight has fans well... That something has fans doesn't make it good...
(And FYI yea I read the Twilight books,/shudders/ refused to see the movies even though I could have for free and with free popcorn)