Unpopular Opinions You Hold About Anime

[Dr. Ensatsu-ken]

Have you ever watched Frontier, Ensatsu-ken?

No, and I don't think that I'll ever plan to. Same for Digimon Savers.

I do plan on finishing at least the first season of Xros Wars, though, eventually.

I'm going to add my own opinion that Mugen is a terrible one note character with absolutely no depth.

It's like they wanted to out-cool Spike Spiegal but completely missed his endearing traits and added nothing to make up for it.

My main problem with Mugen is that he's just flat-out unlikable. Spike could occasionally come off as an ass, though that was intentional whenever it happened, and for the most part his character was likable because he had a more sympathetic and down to earth side of him. It felt like with Mugen they just tried to capitalize on the "coolness" factor of Spike without keeping in any of the substance that made Spike interesting.

[Rynnec]

I've only seen the first four episodes of Samurai Champloo, but I  always thought that Mugen wasn't meant to be likable outside of battle?

[Spark Of Spirit]

I've only seen the first four episodes of Samurai Champloo, but I  always thought that Mugen wasn't meant to be likable outside of battle?

IMO, he's not likeable at all at any moment in the show. The guy could be replaced by a sadistic talking sword and the show would be no different in the end.

Have you ever watched Frontier, Ensatsu-ken?

No, and I don't think that I'll ever plan to. Same for Digimon Savers.

I do plan on finishing at least the first season of Xros Wars, though, eventually.

I know gsf loves it, but you're not missing much by skipping Frontier.

I'm going to add my own opinion that Mugen is a terrible one note character with absolutely no depth.

It's like they wanted to out-cool Spike Spiegal but completely missed his endearing traits and added nothing to make up for it.

My main problem with Mugen is that he's just flat-out unlikable. Spike could occasionally come off as an ass, though that was intentional whenever it happened, and for the most part his character was likable because he had a more sympathetic and down to earth side of him. It felt like with Mugen they just tried to capitalize on the "coolness" factor of Spike without keeping in any of the substance that made Spike interesting.

That's basically my number 1 issue with Champloo is that it is too reliant on flash. Cowboy Bebop had a lot of character development, but SC did nothing for characters like Mugen and expected us to care for him.

Why should I like Mugen? He's a completely unlikeable jerk and frequently does the wrong thing for shallow reasons. Or no reason.

[Grave]

Fair points for Samurai Champloo.

That's basically my number 1 issue with Champloo is that it is too reliant on flash. Cowboy Bebop had a lot of character development, but SC did nothing for characters like Mugen and expected us to care for him.

That's probably the #1 reason I like Samurai Champloo so much. Well, to be more precise, 1st thing I look for is action, next is samurai, but then again, I am very bias when it comes to samurai stuff. As for Mugen, I like him, and think he's funny, but then again I think that depends on what you consider funny. He just so happens to be one of the characters I actually find funny considering there aren't many anime/characters out there that I'd laugh at. But when it comes to the comparison between CB and SC, don't get me wrong, I like character development as well, probably not as much as other people (it's the 3rd thing I look for), but the flashy stuff takes precedence over everything else.

[Dr. Insomniac]

To be honest, I don't really have a high opinion on the oleo-resin species. After all, the Jatoba tree casts much of a blight upon the environment. I don't care about how it's techinically an ecosystem all on its own just because of housing a swarm of insects. My inner ecologist pays no care towards anime at all.

[Spark Of Spirit]

I do remember his origin episode which made little to no sense in explaining why he was the way he was. It was just, "yeah then he suddenly became a jerk, thanks for stopping by!"

But rule 1, if I don't like the main character I'm not likely to enjoy the show.

But hey, obviously the show wasn't for me.

[gunswordfist]

I do remember his origin episode which made little to no sense in explaining why he was the way he was. It was just, "yeah then he suddenly became a jerk, thanks for stopping by!"

But rule 1, if I don't like the main character I'm not likely to enjoy the show.

But hey, obviously the show wasn't for me.

It made perfect sense. Mugen became colder over the years and it showed when he remet the girl.

[Spark Of Spirit]

I do remember his origin episode which made little to no sense in explaining why he was the way he was. It was just, "yeah then he suddenly became a jerk, thanks for stopping by!"

But rule 1, if I don't like the main character I'm not likely to enjoy the show.

But hey, obviously the show wasn't for me.

It made perfect sense. Mugen became colder over the years and it showed when he remet the girl.

But why did he grow colder. I don't recall there being any events mentioned or talked about. Just that he was different.

But again, if that's good enough for you than it's probably because I'm expecting something else from the show than what it was giving me.

[Dr. Insomniac]

Well, here's the hard opinion...

...I do not dislike Panty & Stocking after tonight.

[Foggle]

I love it...

[Rynnec]

What sorcery is this? 

[Foggle]

What sorcery is this? 

All will be explained soon... let's say Tuesday or Wednesday.

[Spark Of Spirit]

I've lost them. 

[Avaitor]

Next Foggle will become a TTGL fan.

[Rynnec]

Next Foggle will become a TTGL fan.

That I can live with.