Giant Robo

Postby **Ichigo_89** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:50 pm

Impacto_Alberto was 100% right. Giant Robo is a must-see anime masterpiece. Action, top-notch animation, martial arts, great fight scenes, TONS of drama, fleshed out characters, great story, & lotsa plot twists!

This is not some cheesy rock-em sock-em robot show. This is a masterfully woven, action-packed, drama that every anime fan owes themselves to see. GO BUY IT!!!

Postby **Joshua Christopher** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:53 pm

So far that makes two GR fans.

You see, humans? I WAS RIGHT!

Postby **AngelSakura** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:55 pm

So now you're "Impacto_Alberto"? XD

Postby **Joshua Christopher** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:56 pm

AngelSakura wrote:So now you're "Impacto_Alberto"? XD

Totally. Hey, AS, go get GR or we break your legs off.

Postby **Ichigo_89** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:58 pm

Impact Alberto wrote:Totally. Hey, AS, go get GR or we break your legs off.

*pulls out sword* (evil eyes) *snicker snicker*

Postby **CDLviking** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:38 pm

It is already on my netflix queue at 208. Depending on how soon the whole thing is released, I'll probably move it closer to the top.

Postby **Joshua Christopher** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 9:05 pm

CDLviking wrote:It is already on my netflix queue at 208. Depending on how soon the whole thing is released, I'll probably move it closer to the top.

Well, there are three American DVDs, and according to my sources, the third one should've been released. Remember, this series really requires you to view all seven episodes pretty closely together.

Postby **CDLviking** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 10:05 pm

It may be released, but netflix doesn't have its copy yet, so I have it on reserve. When it gets in it'll move to the top of my queue.

Postby **Joshua Christopher** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 11:34 pm

CDLviking wrote:It may be released, but netflix doesn't have its copy yet, so I have it on reserve. When it gets in it'll move to the top of my queue.

Sounds good, bro, I hope you enjoy it. : )

Postby **AngelSakura** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 3:43 am

<<Totally. Hey, AS, go get GR or we break your legs off.>>
I will...at some point in time... Having your legs broken off sounds pretty painful...

Postby **bigsleepj** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 3:53 am

I'm really interested in seeing Giant Robo. Has the entire series been released on DVD yet or are they doing it one-DVD at a time?

Postby **Ichigo_89** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 6:36 am

bigsleepj wrote:I'm really interested in seeing Giant Robo. Has the entire series been released on DVD yet or are they doing it one-DVD at a time?

They released it here in America over the span of 3 volumes, which I believe are all available now. My suggestion is to find the import boxset on Ebay first. It's not a bootleg, has english subs and dub(along with orginal audio), and perfect video quality.

Postby **Mangafanatic** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 7:45 am

Hmm, if I put it on my Blockbuster Q today, I should get it shortly before the year 2018.

Postby **Joshua Christopher** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 3:49 pm

Mangafanatic wrote:Hmm, if I put it on my Blockbuster Q today, I should get it shortly before the year 2018.

Well, I might start doing some cross-country driving, cramming GR DVDs down the throats of all anime fans.

Postby **bigsleepj** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 11:06 pm

Impact Alberto wrote:Well, I might start doing some cross-country driving, cramming GR DVDs down the throats of all anime fans.

I suppose you're going to get it wholesale somewhere. :grin:

I don't think people want to see Giant Robo because "it looks silly". That what the few people here say though.

Postby **Joshua Christopher** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 11:04 am

bigsleepj wrote:I suppose you're going to get it wholesale somewhere. I don't think people want to see Giant Robo because "it looks silly". That what the few people here say though.

I know. That's what a lot of people say. Truth be told, Giant Robo is somewhat over the top... but the story is so good, and so well done that you can't help but fall in love with it. Also, you have to stick with it. The first two episodes seem cliche and somewhat of a letdown, but if you view all seven, you can see how it all fits together in the end.

And the "silly looking characters..." that's just part of their charm. ^_~

Postby **Jeikobu** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 2:25 pm

I have it queued on Netflix, but I won't rent it until they get it all in. Once they do I'd love to see it.

Postby **Joshua Christopher** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 1:52 pm

Jeikobu wrote:I have it queued on Netflix, but I won't rent it until they get it all in. Once they do I'd love to see it.

Glad to hear that you're interested. I hope you enjoy it as much as ZIPO and I.

Website · Postby **Alice** » Fri May 20, 2005 1:35 pm

Okay... hope I'm not gravedigging here... :gulps:

I just watched the first episode of Giant Robo last night with my brothers. Yay!

I like stuff like that. Sort of reminds me of G Gundam. I keep expecting the Dark Gundam to appear (ahem).

Anyway, I want to ask, does this have a really lame ending, or is it really sad? I might not mind too much (HAH), but this is the first show my younger brother has watched with me and my other brother in ages. (If he decides to watch more than the first episode :sweat:

.) He doesn't like anime anymore (not like I'm sad; there's not much I'd want him watching :sweat:

). He says it's dumb and goes on too long and you don't find out how it ends.

Just wondering if this show might confirm that opinion for him. He's a teen, but he's still my 'little' brother, so I don't want to get him into anything he'll hate or find depressing.

Personally, I have a feeling I'm going to like the show. I can't wait to see more of it.

Postby **Joshua Christopher** » Fri May 20, 2005 2:41 pm

[quote="Alice"]Okay... hope I'm not gravedigging here... :gulps:

I just watched the first episode of Giant Robo last night with my brothers. Yay!

I like stuff like that. Sort of reminds me of G Gundam. I keep expecting the Dark Gundam to appear (ahem).

Anyway, I want to ask, does this have a really lame ending, or is it really sad? I might not mind too much (HAH), but this is the first show my younger brother has watched with me and my other brother in ages. (If he decides to watch more than the first episode :sweat:

.) He doesn't like anime anymore (not like I'm sad]

O_O

I love you. You watched Giant Robo. O_O

Seriously, it may remind you of G Gundam because G Gundam and Giant Robo were both directed by Yasuhiro Imagawa.

Is the ending lame? NO. Is it sad? Very. From about the end of episode 3 onto the end, it's a huge climax, and it's all very sad, but still very awesome.

You get 100 cool points for watching GR.

Website · Postby **Alice** » Fri May 20, 2005 2:56 pm

Cool! I actually never saw all of G Gundam, but I liked it. (No I don't know why. I just thought it was fun.)

I have the feeling I'm really going to enjoy Giant Robo, BUT, I must ask you... when you say it's very sad, what percentage of dead heros are we talking about at the end? And how about an out of ten rating for depressing stuff? Thanks!!!!

Postby **Joshua Christopher** » Fri May 20, 2005 3:32 pm

A *lot* of people die, in the coolest looking deaths you could possibly imagine.

Postby **Jeikobu** » Fri May 20, 2005 4:53 pm

Yay! Netflix will get vol. 3 of Giant Robo on May 31! So after I finish renting Cardcaptor Sakura, I will definitely consider seeing GR next.

Postby **Joshua Christopher** » Fri May 20, 2005 6:57 pm

Jeikobu wrote:Yay! Netflix will get vol. 3 of Giant Robo on May 31! So after I finish renting Cardcaptor Sakura, I will definitely consider seeing GR next.

::chokes:: --CONSIDER?!

::throws objects at you!::

Postby **Ichigo_89** » Fri May 20, 2005 8:13 pm

Impact Alberto wrote:::chokes:: --CONSIDER?!

::throws objects at you!::

*throws bigger objects*

JOO MUST SEE IT!!

Postby **Rev. Doc** » Fri May 20, 2005 8:29 pm

Best Buy recently had these on sale for $9.99 each. However, I just couldn't seem to justify $30.00 when there are so many other titles I'm going with right now. I've never really been much into the giant robo type titles. Perhaps one day when and if they box it up.

Postby **Raiden no Kishi** » Fri May 20, 2005 8:52 pm

I loved G Gundam. Now I HAVE to see Giant Robo.

Rai

Postby **Joshua Christopher** » Fri May 20, 2005 9:11 pm

Rev. Doc wrote:Best Buy recently had these on sale for $9.99 each. However, I just couldn't seem to justify $30.00 when there are so many other titles I'm going with right now. I've never really been much into the giant robo type titles. Perhaps one day when and if they box it up.

Lemme make this clear, in big bold text.

Giant Robo is not a giant robot themed anime.

Giant Robo is a drama series. There are some robots in it, mainly GR1 himself, but it's not about robots or even fighting. There aren't many robot-battles, and most of the action is more martial arts themed.

Again, don't write this off just because it has robots. It's really about the plot and characters, not a bunch of yelling and super attacks. This isn't anything like Go Nagai. Actually, GR doesn't even really have any special attacks. Aside from his punches, he has some rockets and missiles and such.

The series is a retro-futre. Heck, their airship is called the "Greta Garbo", named after the famous actress.

Website · Postby **Alice** » Fri May 20, 2005 9:22 pm

ZIPO_MASTER* wrote:*throws bigger objects*

JOO MUST SEE IT!!

Aw... be nice.

Wh--what if I don't like the ending? Will you <sniffle> be mean to me? [pretends to be pitiful]

Actually, if I don't like it, I might not admit it.

A friend once recommended Now and Then, Here and There, and I watched the first episode and *hated* it. That's just not my cup of coffee. I don't remember if I ever told him. :/

Postby **Jeikobu** » Sat May 21, 2005 12:36 pm

I really want to see it, it's just I'm not sure what I'll see after CCS because there's stuff like Saikano, Get Backers, Full Metal Panic, Haibane Renmei, etc. (I'll see Fruits Basket this fall at an anime club) that I also really want to see. It depends on what I feel like at the time. ^^;

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