It took me a while to figure out what my small issues were with AOT because, like you said: "it's a nearly flawless series". 1. The greater world felt like a vehicle to end the series (which isn't bad) but i was anticipating something more built up. 2. Are POV changes after the timeskip and we were no longer experiencing things in real time with Eren while he was also 3 steps ahead of us when it came to making decisions and outcomes.
I totally respect your opinion, and it’s cool to hear an honest take on the Chimera Ant arc. The narration is definitely a big part of it, and I get why it wouldn’t work for everyone. For me though, the narration really added to the experience. It wasn’t just there to explain things. it felt almost poetic at times, making the story feel deeper and more meaningful. Plus, with how complex the arc was, I appreciated how it helped keep track of everything without it feeling overwhelming. This is my first time checking out your channel, and I really enjoyed the video. I appreciate your honesty in the review.
The Haikyuu Manga cuts out like 50% of the Nekoma match and it’s going to end with one more movie cutting out like 80% of the ending so I would suggest reading the manga starting at the Nekoma match.
I think you might enjoy mistborn era 2! Although honestly, I think reading the stormlight archive pulls most people into the world enough to be like "ah i guess i have to read all the cosmere books now"
Guilty as charged lol. I only wanted to read Stormlight and Mistborn Era 1 and then ended up reading all the Cosmere stories in my semster break last year haha
attack on titan is more focus in the society, in the world, in the big picture and then the characters fill taht world. is not focus in the characters. even mikasa killing eren, was not emotional enough, i would have like the classic slowmotion, music,
season 1 was about a 6 or 7 out of 10 for me. If there had been one episode showing young Powder raised by Silco, how she (probably) started out hating him, but she used him to fill the place Vi left. and how Silco used her to replace the familial relationship left by vander. Show their similarities, how/why they don't want to be alone. Bonus points if it also showed the history of Vander and Silco (war and betrayal) build that foundation to show why Silco was willing to keep her around when she's screwing up his business and his henchmen are betraying him for his loyalty to her also, you know... if powder and ekko had a single conversation together before their fight on the bridge (even without having a conversation that fight was still my favorite moment of the season) one more episode would have made it a 10 out of 10 :) but season 1 didn't even hook me enough to watch season 2. I heard the pacing was even faster in season 2, new characters were introduced (I didn't trust the series to establish the dynamics between characters) so I just didn't watch it
@@booksandtropesoh right cool! Probably for the best to leave S2 alone... Btw a scene that was apparently cut from S1 was a younger Ekko going to save Powder from Silco, only to find she wanted to stay there. Hence her name for him "boy saviour"
@@loganshalloe5927 I think that missing episode would have elevated the series for me, as I imagine it would have also included the foundation of powder and silco’s relationship
Honestly, while I do enjoy the Frieren manga (especially the current arc, which is actually just peak) I cannot say you will enjoy it as much as the anime. For a story where the main themes are about enjoying life while you can, take things slow, appreciate those around you, and that there's no need to rush... it is incredibly fast paced. As an example, take chapter 30/episode 14 which is when Frieren loses the ring Himmel gave her after their carriage gets picked up by some giant bird. In the manga, the flashback with Frieren picking out that ring with Himmel is a grand ol' total of 1 and a half pages. Compared to the anime, there is no slow motion of Himmel getting on his knees. There is no panel of him gently holding her hand and putting the ring on her finger. No surprised Frieren face, there's not even a panel of Frieren reacting to him doing all of this. Himmel says while walking beside her, "Here. Frieren." and flip to the next page and he's already on his knees. And also that's the end of the flashback. And hell, while the manga included a clock in the background of that scene, the anime's amazing direction put the clock BETWEEN the two of them, as if to convey time being what separates them. That's just one example. The story beats are all there in the manga. Nothing was really added to the anime. But it was just so, so so much more fleshed out with so much more time to allow the viewer to take in the moment. It was calm, sweet, and beautiful. Again, manga's not bad or anything, but the anime certainly knew exactly what to do to improve on it so switching to the manga will probably take time to adjust to, you know?
Yes, I loved it I’ll be making a video for it eventually but I might have to wait till my parents leave. They are out for Christmas and it’s a small apartment lol
The funny thing is that Arcane is considered a failure despite the popularity. It didn't turn a profit (because it cost so much to make) and it didn't increase the player base of the League of Legends game which was the main point of making the show. People will remember it fondly but it failed it's two goals.
Considered a failure by who? Riot themselves have said that it was a success and it's clear since they're aiming to do more. General fans and critics also agree that it was a great show.
I turned on episode one, it was a different vibe then what I was expecting But then something came up and I didn’t get to finish it, so eventually I will watch the series :)
It took me a while to figure out what my small issues were with AOT because, like you said: "it's a nearly flawless series".
1. The greater world felt like a vehicle to end the series (which isn't bad) but i was anticipating something more built up.
2. Are POV changes after the timeskip and we were no longer experiencing things in real time with Eren while he was also 3 steps ahead of us when it came to making decisions and outcomes.
Completely agree :)
I totally respect your opinion, and it’s cool to hear an honest take on the Chimera Ant arc. The narration is definitely a big part of it, and I get why it wouldn’t work for everyone.
For me though, the narration really added to the experience. It wasn’t just there to explain things. it felt almost poetic at times, making the story feel deeper and more meaningful. Plus, with how complex the arc was, I appreciated how it helped keep track of everything without it feeling overwhelming.
This is my first time checking out your channel, and I really enjoyed the video. I appreciate your honesty in the review.
The Haikyuu Manga cuts out like 50% of the Nekoma match and it’s going to end with one more movie cutting out like 80% of the ending so I would suggest reading the manga starting at the Nekoma match.
I think you might enjoy mistborn era 2! Although honestly, I think reading the stormlight archive pulls most people into the world enough to be like "ah i guess i have to read all the cosmere books now"
Era 2 is on the list after stormlight :)
Guilty as charged lol. I only wanted to read Stormlight and Mistborn Era 1 and then ended up reading all the Cosmere stories in my semster break last year haha
Curius to see your take on sanderson as you go on... even some fans are starting to deviate, but mostly positive
Merry Christmas. Btw Chimera Ant arc being the worst arc is definitely a take I rarely hear.
It goes to my hatred of narrators more then anything else lol
@@booksandtropes I also dont like narrators, but your hatred for them is on another level lol.
yes, I was more than shocked to hear that.
The Chimera Ant arc being the worst arc, is the most normal take ever, it was by far one for the worsts.
Give her a medal yall
attack on titan is more focus in the society, in the world, in the big picture and then the characters fill taht world. is not focus in the characters. even mikasa killing eren, was not emotional enough, i would have like the classic slowmotion, music,
I need a update on Chainsaw Man part 2, and maybe Goodbye Eri and Look Back
I’ve been meaning to film something for chainsaw man I love it so much!
As such I need to watch/read Tatsuki Fujimoto’s other series! 😩
Aot is universally good. Almost everyone can like the show/manga
What would your rating be for Arcane S1 alone?
Imo it had significantly less of that issue; important dialogue/scenes being skipped over
season 1 was about a 6 or 7 out of 10 for me.
If there had been one episode showing young Powder raised by Silco, how she (probably) started out hating him, but she used him to fill the place Vi left.
and how Silco used her to replace the familial relationship left by vander.
Show their similarities, how/why they don't want to be alone. Bonus points if it also showed the history of Vander and Silco (war and betrayal)
build that foundation to show why Silco was willing to keep her around when she's screwing up his business and his henchmen are betraying him for his loyalty to her
also, you know... if powder and ekko had a single conversation together before their fight on the bridge
(even without having a conversation that fight was still my favorite moment of the season)
one more episode would have made it a 10 out of 10 :)
but season 1 didn't even hook me enough to watch season 2. I heard the pacing was even faster in season 2, new characters were introduced (I didn't trust the series to establish the dynamics between characters) so I just didn't watch it
@@booksandtropesoh right cool! Probably for the best to leave S2 alone...
Btw a scene that was apparently cut from S1 was a younger Ekko going to save Powder from Silco, only to find she wanted to stay there.
Hence her name for him "boy saviour"
@@loganshalloe5927 I think that missing episode would have elevated the series for me, as I imagine it would have also included the foundation of powder and silco’s relationship
Honestly, while I do enjoy the Frieren manga (especially the current arc, which is actually just peak) I cannot say you will enjoy it as much as the anime. For a story where the main themes are about enjoying life while you can, take things slow, appreciate those around you, and that there's no need to rush... it is incredibly fast paced.
As an example, take chapter 30/episode 14 which is when Frieren loses the ring Himmel gave her after their carriage gets picked up by some giant bird. In the manga, the flashback with Frieren picking out that ring with Himmel is a grand ol' total of 1 and a half pages.
Compared to the anime, there is no slow motion of Himmel getting on his knees. There is no panel of him gently holding her hand and putting the ring on her finger. No surprised Frieren face, there's not even a panel of Frieren reacting to him doing all of this. Himmel says while walking beside her, "Here. Frieren." and flip to the next page and he's already on his knees. And also that's the end of the flashback.
And hell, while the manga included a clock in the background of that scene, the anime's amazing direction put the clock BETWEEN the two of them, as if to convey time being what separates them.
That's just one example. The story beats are all there in the manga. Nothing was really added to the anime. But it was just so, so so much more fleshed out with so much more time to allow the viewer to take in the moment. It was calm, sweet, and beautiful.
Again, manga's not bad or anything, but the anime certainly knew exactly what to do to improve on it so switching to the manga will probably take time to adjust to, you know?
Personally, I loved Arcane, but I always felt it would be twice as good if the plot went at half the speed.
That’s all I needed, one or two episodes during the time skip and it would be perfect for me :)
Merry Christmas. Now that it's completed, will u talk about dandadan. I'm really eager to hear ur thoughts about the show.
Yes, I loved it
I’ll be making a video for it eventually but I might have to wait till my parents leave. They are out for Christmas and it’s a small apartment lol
@@booksandtropesPlease read the manga it's on viz media 👍
make sure to make the haikyu manga a priority because you will continue to love the series after watching the show
Uzumaki?
The funny thing is that Arcane is considered a failure despite the popularity. It didn't turn a profit (because it cost so much to make) and it didn't increase the player base of the League of Legends game which was the main point of making the show. People will remember it fondly but it failed it's two goals.
When did she talk about arcane? Oh yeah I just finished the video, I wasn't done watching while I wrote to you
@@poomipatlurkudom3883 She also has a full review if you’re interested :D
Considered a failure by who? Riot themselves have said that it was a success and it's clear since they're aiming to do more. General fans and critics also agree that it was a great show.
Considered a what, are you out of your mind?😂
@@andok3135sell more skins
wow,.. i do not agree your arcane take at all, probably my favorite show i've watched
Her take is basically just "had potential to be significantly better"
Which (regarding just S1) I somehow agree with despite considering it a 10/10
Lake of Lost Girls sounds just... Just awful.
Baby fish, father fish what?
I could write a book, couldn't I? I think I could write a better than that.
I guarantee that you could write a better book
Will you watch Cyberpunk: Edgerunners?
I turned on episode one, it was a different vibe then what I was expecting
But then something came up and I didn’t get to finish it, so eventually I will watch the series :)
@@booksandtropes I hope you watch it, it's short and very punchy.
hello :D