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日本語/Japanese  Thu 11/15 22:11 JST
I've only managed to see up to EP3 of Gonzo's Dragonaut which started to air this Autumn - must find time to watch up to the latest which is EP6 I think.

Decided to pick this up after seeing pictures of the gorgeous red head Toa and her skimpy outfit. So far its been good.

My quick summary as follows: Jin gets on a space shuttle with his family to head for space. The shuttle blows up but Jin manages to survive somehow. A few years later, Jin discovers that he was saved by the red head Toa and that the shuttle explosion wasnt due to pilot error (pilot was his dad) but due to the shuttle being bit by something from outer space.

Toa was able to save Jin as he was falling from the shuttle because she can fly - pretty handy. She can also turn into a dragon - another pretty handy skill. Many other characters seem to have the ability to turn into dragons too - mix this up with a few moe/big eyes characters with cool music and good (but not amazing) animation and you have Dragonaut.

I guess this is the closest thing this season that would replace your Darker than Black? Worth checking out.
OP and ED below.
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D_Blade in Montreal, Canada
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:36
Reminds me of the design of Eureka7 (which I didn't watch, save for a few episodes at random).
Wait, don't tell me big eyes were another deciding factor in you watching this series. ;) 
(ID #63694) Posted on 2007/11/15 22:05
Noostrad
Dragons = hot girls ^___^ 
dragonaut its a good anime, not extraordinary, but good with great girls, nice fights and dragons... 
(ID #63695) Posted on 2007/11/15 22:08
don in Minnesota USA
Engineering Student
Registered on 2007/10/22 23:58
Some of the animation was rather poor.  Specifically when they go into transformer mode =/

Not sure if it will be any good.  Just meh so far.  
(ID #63696) Posted on 2007/11/15 22:11
jimmykitty in Oakland, Ca.
Comic Artist, writer
Registered on 2007/09/11 02:29
It's okay.
I'm hit and miss with it.
But enough to continue watching it.
Of course huge breasted women can do that.
(ID #63697) Posted on 2007/11/15 22:22
Ben-ji in Wales, U.K.
Student
Registered on 2007/08/24 22:09
Looks interesting but is it worth picking up? Is it worth devoting time out of my week to watch it? ;) Although I have to say, the main female character does make it VERY tempting to watch.
(ID #63699) Posted on 2007/11/15 22:24
Tom in サウス フロリダ
Professional Student
Registered on 2006/12/25 13:32
I've been watching for awhile.  It's not bad, but the CGI is pretty haggard.  Also, they go a bit overboard on breast size (which is a huge issue for a loli anime fan such as myself).  It's no Darker Than Black like you suggest, but so far, the story is good.
(ID #63701) Posted on 2007/11/15 22:39
Astrana in Calgary, Canada
Student
Registered on 2007/08/15 11:08
I am watching it every week. Teya is pretty hot lol
(ID #63702) Posted on 2007/11/15 22:49
qingy in 25th Macross Frontier Fleet
Valkyrie Pilot
Registered on 2007/10/06 04:57
not really a master piece, but not bad either, for me i think they over emphasized the eyes and that somehow throws the entire anatomy out of perspective. don't think i'll be keeping this one. 
(ID #63703) Posted on 2007/11/15 22:51
lu-k in Bayonne, France
Software Developer
Registered on 2007/01/07 21:43
Felt in love with Uno Makoto character design since WitchBlade, so Dragonaut is a must watch to me ^^
Like it for now (5ep seen)
(ID #63704) Posted on 2007/11/15 22:57
lanie-emon in Keldabe, Malaysia
Mandalorian in training + Otaku...
Registered on 2007/06/05 11:16
Watching Dragonaut because of Toa ^^.
(ID #63705) Posted on 2007/11/15 23:03
jjjlmx in México
Registered on 2007/07/10 01:31
Gonzo go to the safe with this, maybe they were too risky with RxJ
(ID #63707) Posted on 2007/11/15 23:13
V1lt R in US
Honda technician, baby.
Registered on 2007/01/05 13:10
It's a decent show but there's one thing that's bothering me and that's fanservice. Three girls with boobs bigger than my computer monitor and they all wear something showing massive cleavage.
(ID #63708) Posted on 2007/11/15 23:14
Sotb in Malaysia
Manufacturing
Registered on 2007/08/22 12:17
I think it would not hurt to watch more anime and more anime!
(ID #63711) Posted on 2007/11/15 23:22
i'm mr. danger in Florida
student and i sell cellphones at Alltel wireless
Registered on 2007/08/17 09:33
i dont know why but it reminds me of eureka 7, maybe it is the similar animation style
(ID #63712) Posted on 2007/11/15 23:29
number1guy in United States
University Student
Registered on 2007/11/09 05:22
I love this Anime...been watching it since it started airing and from what I can say, it's really good.
(ID #63713) Posted on 2007/11/15 23:41
Evo_Spec in Alberta, Canada
Registered on 2007/10/21 13:01
i personally haven't been enjoying this series too much. i much perfer Clannad
(ID #63714) Posted on 2007/11/16 00:08
Tiny Red Man in シンガポ-ル, ミニ東京、
Registered on 2007/04/11 16:39
i'm watching it cos chihara minori is voicing toa!! 

minorin ~>.
(ID #63715) Posted on 2007/11/16 00:28
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 11:50
This has been on my "need to check it out" list...

@D_Blade, good see you back.

(ID #63717) Posted on 2007/11/16 00:46
Shin in Port Swettenham
Aspiring Trap
Registered on 2007/10/20 22:52
Most fappable show of the season. Also, I'm watching simply because the entire SOS Brigade is here, lawl.
(ID #63718) Posted on 2007/11/16 00:46
Ken in NYC
Student
Registered on 2007/03/15 22:26
I watched up to Episode 3 also. Unfortunately, it made me drop the series. From the very first episode, they cramped too much info into it. Introduced way more than 10 characters. The protagonist (forgot his name already) was pathetically emotional. Then Toa appeared at the end of it. Well, okay, I'll keep watching for now.

Then comes episode 2 and the first dragons appears and we already have a casualty in the present setting. Plenty of action with Toa so I watched on.

THEN...dragons and pilots started transforming...It took nearly 3 MINUTES to get that gruesome scene over with! Honestly, I think I would rather watch some Power Rangers go at it instead. The designs were not exactly impressive and yet they combine it with some lame script and voicing to torture you. The guy that pilots Howling Star seems to prick me off with his bold voice. And now the protagonist's best friend starts to lose his marbles too. Heck, I bared with School Days already, but this is just too much.

So let's summarize:
Emo Protagonist + Bad Transformations + Annoying voices > Cute Pink Haired Dragon Girl

Sorry Toa

(ID #63719) Posted on 2007/11/16 01:06
radical anime fan in UNR-002 M House-Comp Powered.
Polytechnic Student, Freshly Entered.
Registered on 2007/01/25 21:08
I dunno... Dragons and space travel aren't exactly similar words. but then again, looks interesting. i should check this out. 
(ID #63720) Posted on 2007/11/16 01:49
シャキー in カナダ
Student~
Registered on 2007/07/14 09:53
first episode didn't look like the overall of the show lol at first o was like.. astronaut show? nice~
then it totally changed lol
(ID #63721) Posted on 2007/11/16 01:54
Felix the Cat in Irvine, California
UCI Student
Registered on 2007/10/23 13:20
Been watching this since it looks nice.  Character design pretty much like Witchblade.  Animation is really good, nice blend of 3d and 2d.  Plotwise, meh, it could be better imo.

There's other anime that I prefer to watch over this.
(ID #63722) Posted on 2007/11/16 02:20
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:05
Dragonaut is in my need-to-watch list but i've heard that it's like Evangelion...what do you guys think?
(ID #63723) Posted on 2007/11/16 02:20
smokie in Ohio, USA
Otaking
Registered on 2007/07/07 00:32
Uh I watch and I'm considering dropping it. Its really just a crappy mecha show that focuses on boobs. Its like Heroic Age, Zoids, and Ikkitousen got put in a blender.
(ID #63724) Posted on 2007/11/16 02:47
wildarmsheero in Spaaaaace
Lowlife
Registered on 2006/12/25 14:05
"I guess this is the closest thing this season that would replace your Darker than Black? Worth checking out."

Darker Than Black was boring though. At least this show is funny.
(ID #63725) Posted on 2007/11/16 03:20
Student
Registered on 2007/08/22 13:23
Its like, they trying to roll Gundam, Code Geass, and Digimon into one giant burrito. The only strong point of this anime is deadly boobs, story is as cheesy as shoujo manga. They should rename it to Boob-a-naut 
(ID #63727) Posted on 2007/11/16 04:39
crev
The "dragon" designs are pretty neat - everything else is mediocre

- have you ever watched Denno Coil, btw?
- you should give it a try - especially ep. 4.
- it's pretty innocent - but better than rubbish like this
(ID #63728) Posted on 2007/11/16 04:54
Kururu_luva in Richmond, BC Canada
Registered on 2007/01/20 16:53
Seriously, the only reason why I'm watching this show is because of Toa. This show is just so silly right now xD. The only anime that im actually enjoying in this season right now is Minami-Ke and Bamboo Blade. Coincidently, both of them are comedy and involves cute girls.

Especially, Tama-chan from bamboo blade. Very cute~~ >.<  
(ID #63734) Posted on 2007/11/16 07:11
seth.frostheart in Malaysia. Singapore. Bangkok. Shanghai.
Motion Graphics Designer
Registered on 2007/01/08 00:59
wanted to watch this but heard this was made of fail from a lot of friends. apparently a lot of DC-ers seem to agree... =___=
(ID #63738) Posted on 2007/11/16 07:49
lightningsabre in Vancouver
Pseudo-Graphic Designer
Registered on 2007/08/30 18:15
I'm still giving this show a chance. I'm trying to get through the episodes without having a good understanding of what the eff is happening. Like... who the heck is Toa?? They never explained anything about her except that she's an "Album"... HUH?! 

I do like the character designs, and the close-to-yuri relationship between one of the dragons and her master. (I can't remember the terms, so sue me).

BUT the biggest pull for me right now is the Opening Song. With a song that good, there must be more to this anime, right?
(ID #63744) Posted on 2007/11/16 08:49
adenread in US
bum
Registered on 2007/01/31 15:50
i dont find this anime too interesting.

just watch it cause of the pretty girls and fanservice
(ID #63761) Posted on 2007/11/16 11:18
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia
IT Client Support
Registered on 2007/09/12 21:21
Wierd show. But not in a "messing with your head" kind of way.
It's on my current watch list but it's mainly to do with my curiousity on what will happen next.
At the moment, lots of stuff is happening but the plot remains rather static.
(ID #63763) Posted on 2007/11/16 11:39
Daemon in US
Sushi ninja
Registered on 2007/11/11 03:16
The "dragon" designs are pretty neat - everything else is mediocre

- i thought the dragon designs suck, if that's their best shot at 3D, they should have stayed in 2D.

This anime is overflowing with bbbbooooooobbbbsssss!!!

Toa 
(ID #63775) Posted on 2007/11/16 15:10
Subaruhess in Portsmouth, UK
Registered on 2006/12/24 22:25
Doesnt compare to Darker than black danny, this show is just fanservice spam.
(ID #63777) Posted on 2007/11/16 15:31
kintaro in Pineville North Carolina
Student
Registered on 2007/04/24 20:07
Kinda hard to compare anything to Darker Than Black, but thats me just being the biased fan boy that I am ^^;

Most anime with CG turn me off. I mean it just feels lazy to me. I've yet to see one where the CG does a good job of blending with the show..I'm trying to say Blue Submarine, but thats about all that can come to mind.
(ID #63786) Posted on 2007/11/16 19:26
VENTH in West Borneo
Student/ Freelance
Registered on 2007/11/14 13:14
I quit watching it after ep5, too much oversized boobs~ :P
(ID #63810) Posted on 2007/11/16 23:44
CyruzDraxs in Kelowna, BC, Canada
Web Design & Development
Registered on 2007/09/11 09:31
This is a great show. I just finished downloading 7 and am going to watch it soon. I like almost everything about it, but I feel the humongous boobs detract from the story a little too much...
(ID #63834) Posted on 2007/11/17 02:16
terry in Singapore
=.=!
Registered on 2007/08/02 23:20
most of the female char have got big boobs and makes the anime goes a bit haywired.. but the storyline seems to hook me somehow.. and of course.. i have no dislike to big ones XD
(ID #63898) Posted on 2007/11/17 17:22
Sam in San Francisco
Student
Registered on 2007/03/30 11:32
The CG looks like from Divergence Eve.
(ID #63940) Posted on 2007/11/18 04:25
andra in Singapore
Secondary Student~
Registered on 2007/11/06 14:07
something just ruins this anime... the porpotions of the characters
(ID #63945) Posted on 2007/11/18 05:12
Ryuzenshu in San Antonio, Texas
Otaku
Registered on 2008/04/05 06:14
Thats a great anime^^ ty for letting me know about it=D
(ID #172315) Posted on 2008/04/19 06:43
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