Linebarrels
Achtung! - some may consider this a spoiler.
So how did you like the first EP of Linebarells?
Did it not have a great scenario?
Boy takes a detour through a park and a mecha falls out of the sky and nearly crushes him.
Boy goes flying through the air from the impact of the mecha and wakes up with his head resting on the soft big eyes of a stark nekkid gorgeous girl who cant remember anything.
Boy discovers 15 mins later that he has incredible power and can pilot the mecha...
The CG scenes were good and although some of the animation was dodgy, I'm still going to give it a chance but mostly for the girls with lovely eyes.
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Since i read the manga, it sucks......period. ^^; Also Emi looks much cuter and prettier in the manga 8V
Student
Ditto. Even ignoring how terrible it mangles the manga, I'd only give it a 'mediocre' at best. the 3DCG animation is outright bad, the fight scenes are terrible (a surprise, given how well Kawamori did with Frontier), the main character is abrasive and irritating, and the situation is entirely generic. Not even worth watching episode 2.
2nd year Civil Engineering Student
http://soonkiong.blogspot.com
agreed. it's not very bad, but somehow I didn't like the main character. that puts me off big time.
NEET!
http://profiles.friendster.com/lightandglass
I can't manage to read the manga, and it's seems that it don't catch a reason why should I watch it or read it..base on some reviews about the anime, it's seems so bad for me...
and I don't get what's with this anime....O_O
NEET!
http://profiles.friendster.com/lightandglass
I can't manage to read the manga, and it's seems that it don't catch a reason why should I watch it or read it..base on some reviews about the anime, it's seems so bad for me...
and I don't get what's with this anime....O_O
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
I didnt even consider watching it after reading the synopsis on ANN. Dont seem like my thing lol.
Going off of what ANN says is stupid. They judge a whole series by 1 episode and can't even make decent character comparisons. I remember reading a review from them about an anime and they gave it a 2 because after 1 episode we don't know much about the story or characters. That being said Linebarrels does suck.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
I was going by the character designs too lol.
I didnt like the reviews of the new season series they did.... they were harsh on Clannad, although it was a let down after waiting for a new series...
Student
http://jusuchin85.com
you should see reviews on Gundam 00 and CLANNAD. all of them got terrible ratings...which really make me question their reviews.
SUPER OTAKU, manga-ka, Illustrator, Domon Kasshu fanboy, Konata's male half, Megas XLR fanboy
ANN's staff is mostly idiots, anyway
Agent of Insurance
That's why I only use them to find out what an anime is about and how many episodes it will have and that's about it.
SUPER OTAKU, manga-ka, Illustrator, Domon Kasshu fanboy, Konata's male half, Megas XLR fanboy
Me too
Graphic Designer
i really like it a lot the first ep was nice the battles were fast moving and she was soooo hot :P plus the crazy laugh was a nice touch XD
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
The character design reminds me of gundam seed... Maybe it's just me...
Student,
I thought so to.
Student
http://sl-kun.blogspot.com
Same character designer as Gundam Seed and Fafner should explain that
Med student
is it?? no wonder they look soo alike
College Student
http://bayonette.multiply.com
That's because Hisashi Hirai did the character designs.
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
I must say they look pretty close to the originals though...
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
The main seiyuu is Tetsuya Kakihara, I'm already all over it as we speak.
Programmer
http://www.philanime.com
just finished watching this earlier and was just ok for me. love the Linebarrel mecha design but the story was kinda predictable and somehow copied a lot of ideas from other anime.
still, its the 1st episode and I'll just watch and see if the upcoming episodes gets better. ^^
Network Admin
The manga was absolutely horrible and I won't bother watching this version of it either.
IT/System Admin
Damn!!! Why can't we get this in the states? (Oh yeah, I forgot the US sucks as a whole)
College Student
http://nategreene.wordpress.com/
My sentiments exactly. Still waiting for the subs.
security/3d graphic artist
http://www.kennethleishman.com/
ditto
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
http://otterhangar.blogspot.com/
Spoiler:***
そして彼は戦いの後真実を知った。。。彼はもう死んでいる。。。
although the animation quality is some what sub par, compared to other mecha series, I like it so far...
Student
http://web.mit.edu/anime/www/index.shtml
Whaa for reals? :O
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
http://otterhangar.blogspot.com/
don't ask me! I am still on the ride... We'll find out in Episode 2
Creative Director
haven't seen this yet... OMG their are so many new shows right now where to find the time to watch.
Service desk support
http://lookingglass.kokidokom.net
It's going to suck. I know it is, but linebarrel is so sexy I'm watching it just for that. So if they don't screw up the fights, it'll be fine.
But they don't even follow the manga plot!
College Student
I might watch it for Mamiko Noto and Aya Hirano... if I can stand the main character.
10% Student, 10% Salesman, 80% Gaming/Otaku
http://www.anidemon.co.cc/index.php?www
lol same, i picked this series up for those blockbusting seiyú in this series and i was really damn dispointted...but this series just a total clone of Evangelion (just like Raxephon), im a huge eva fan but this is damnright baaad. animation was below average, main character is like shinji from Eva but more damn unpredictable, 1 min total loser next min total pain in the back side...
that aside, Emi was well done as a character, so i'd give it another few more ep
Web Designer, Boxer, StreetFighter, Anime Collector and Gamer
http://kenjiharima.blogspot.com/
hmm...seems pretty interesting better give this a try.
Student
yepyep, 1 ep for the eyes
Student
http://www.desangel.blogspot.com
I dunno....maybe will contnue watching this show for a few more episodes to judge, but with the impression of the first episode....I find that i can't like the main male character =.=
Informatics(ComSci-ish) student/self-taught graphic designer and illustrator
http://picchar.cerestia.net
Off topic but DC.com's slow today XD
That and the feed won't show on my blog. It says:
"An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later."
...Even if I can actually access the feed by clicking on the link here XD
Informatics(ComSci-ish) student/self-taught graphic designer and illustrator
http://picchar.cerestia.net
As for Linebarrels, its on my list ^_^
Freelance Artist
http://edcomics.deviantart.com
I liked it. A lot.
As far as I'm concerned, this beats out Gundam 00 Season 2's first episode. I'm hoping we'll get the explanation of why it looks like the guy got impaled (all that blood on his front and back for 3/4 of the episode). The robot designs are cool. The CG animation (for once) is easy to watch and really looks unique. I like the way the buildings and whatnot crumbled, and even how the smoke was handled. I nice effort by the animation studio. Finally a show I might be able to get excited about.
NEET
http://austrianotaku.com/
I don't know the manga but I watched Ep1 a few hours ago and it was obvious what's going to happen after a few minutes, I don't expect too much from this show atm but I wouldn't mind to be surprised^^. The CG scenes were nice though.
http://shadowascendant.wordpress.com/
Manga was better. Much better. Hayase getting killed then getting supah roboto powah three years later is much better. Makes the Manga so much more damn cohesive and well plotted.
STUDENT
http://www.levelup.com.mx
i watched the epidsode the last sunday and my opinion is: SUCKS
because
animated by gonzo
caracters by the guy of the caracters of gundam seed, i dont rememer his name.
crapy soundtrack
3D models in the animation, i dont know why gonzo loves put 3D in their animes
mi opinion is: EPIC FAILURE
SUPER OTAKU, manga-ka, Illustrator, Domon Kasshu fanboy, Konata's male half, Megas XLR fanboy
You Probably must hate s-CRY-ed, Fafner, Heroic Age, and Infinite Ryvius, since the character designs for those shows were also done by Hisashi Hirai, And GONZO doesn't put 3D in all of their anime, sheesh talk about totally judgmental, I mean I hated the show too, but sheesh, I'd expect this from 98% of the internet community, but not dannychoo
Student/ Future Doctor .
What's the problem with you? are you crazy? gonzo is the best animator company in all the world, and the soundtrack is the better in all series remember it has ali project!, and didnt' you know that the characters in gundam seed and destiny were the better of all gundams? and 3d is the next stage of animation remember that!.
well ending that sarcasm linebarrel sucks dont you think Tinmarindo?
SUPER OTAKU, manga-ka, Illustrator, Domon Kasshu fanboy, Konata's male half, Megas XLR fanboy
Good point
STUDENT
http://www.levelup.com.mx
the coment Marchand de sable was sarcasm
http://www.marvinryan.com
hav the raw in my laptop, haven't gotten the chance to watch it yet. must watch gundam 00 first before everything else. ^^;
http://www.marvinryan.com
oh for those who haven't see it, preview is over here: http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/mac/eng/image/8088/Linebarrels+of+Iron.html
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
I found it pretty nice actually. I'll probably watch it until the end x_x
What I find a bit disappointing is the CGing of the mecha. They could have at least done it like in Gundam 00 x_x
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
Yeah, CGing mecha anime is the last step into the grave. Look at SRW OG Divine Wars. *shiver* I know CG is the next thing, but until they can make it like GSD's first fight of the series...
NONE
Doesn't suit my taste. So I prefer to continue watch Gundam 00 2nd Season than Linebarrels of Iron
Student
http://web.mit.edu/anime/www/index.shtml
My dad recorded it so i'll probably give it a shot this weekend.
College Student
Gonzo's producing... that generally gives me a -75% debuff to any expectations.
Part-time Dreamer
Interesting... but being an accidental pilot is kind of common in mecha animes. ^_^
Student/ Future Doctor .
IMO it is not the worst thing ever but it's not good, bad music, the battles in 3d was pretty lame too like something from 5 years ago, the desings are not that bad but they are not good either and i think no body likes that protagonist, there are better series this season than this Gundam 00 being the best.
Motion Graphics Designer
i don't like it. they mangled and plot twisted it to hell. same thing with Blade of the Immortal, i loved that manga and it's fights/plots, bleh. Why don't they stick to the plot somewhat? I'm sure we're not even asking for a 100% similarity but something along the lines of what we see in the manga is good...
student
http://www.gunpla-inochi.com
I don't know anything about this anime nor the manga. As cool as the mechs look, there are a few things turning me away from this anime...
1. The plot is damn generic... as far as I heard.
2. The characters reek of Gundam SEED so I checked who the character designer is... and yup, it's the same person who designed the SEED characters. ARTIST WITH NO RANGE. You can clearly see Murrue Ramius on Linebarrels' front page!
3. I'm still a bit scarred about CG animations after SRW Divine Wars
4. ALI PROJECT
I might watch it just to see if I can get a good chuckle out of hearing Lelouch or Haruhi talking in this anime.
NEET
http://blog.animeinstrumentality.net/
I can't remember another male lead I hated more than Kouichi. Maybe Makoto from School Days. But yeah... a male lead who's the timid wuss suddenly obtains power and becomes a jerk. I'm not seeing any winning material here.
Student/ Future Doctor .
Even shinji has a larger fanbase than kouichi and that says a lot.
???Confused???
haven't seen this yet, but from the screen cap it has that retro look...
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
The fight scene would have been better if Linebarrel was something like Karas... unfortunately, it's not, and the machines move as though they ignore the laws of gravity COMPLETELY.
Well, mysterious origins aside, let's wait till episode 2. They really did a good job of carrying the main character's personality over; by the end of it, I swear I could see Shinn Asuka in him.
Student/ Future Doctor .
Shinn at least have the trauma with his family who died in front of him, this guy is only an ass.
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
http://otterhangar.blogspot.com/
I don't think he's an ass really, I mean, all kids/teens who are picked on want to be someone stronger to tell them off. I know I did, b/c I had that period of time.
Shin was one REALLY lost soul -I mean, dude. he blamed almost EVERYONE for his misfortunes. If he was a real person, he would probably blame the director of Destiny for making him so crappy.
Student/ Future Doctor .
I admit that my opinion was a little unfair, ok he is not an ass but he is really annoying , i was picked by others too and who doesnt want to become stronger? but what i meant is that the guy is not even a good character.
Well shinn was a really lost soul but the situation was diferent the guy had issues and i at least think that he had reasons and yes he would probably blame the director for everything.
student
if you hated someone for bullying you because you were weak all your life and suddenly became superman, i think you'd have a similar reaction
3D artist- Codemasters KL
The mechas move that particular way because they were ripped off designs of the Orbital Frames from Zone of the Enders. I mean, the lead mecha is basically a bulked up Jehuty with 2 blades. Not to mention the other mecha that is a blue-colored Anubis.
http://shadowascendant.wordpress.com/
I fail to see the rip off when it's the same mechanical designer. And Jehuty is far less bulkier and much more organic looking. Orbital Frames are very sleek, even gigantic ones like the Tyrant, while Linebarrel mecha are all very bulky and have more conventional weaponry. Similar but different enough. Thing like panel lines, curves, surfaces et all are vastly different as are key features likes the cockpit and head.
3D artist- Codemasters KL
Um, the mecha designs in ZOE is done by Yoji Shinkawa, while Tsutomu Suzuki did Linebarrel. Either that or i'm getting the wrong info.
http://shadowascendant.wordpress.com/
The original Manga designs are by the same guy, there's no doubt on that. You're probably referring to the Anime's designer.
SMS隊所属
http://lightofthedawn.wordpress.com
Good summary Danny.
Photography Student
http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/
The only thing that made me watch the first episode was because I saw a figure of the robot in one of Danny's post and I got quite impressed by the design. But after I saw the anime I decided to quit it... mainly because of the main char.
I watched it, can't say I really like it but will give it a few eps before droping it.
Retired programmer, anime lover
I thought this one stunck out loud. The "hero" is such a loser I quit watching halfway when he didn't die. This kind of loser never seems to die. The girls were ok. Animation and artwork so-so.
I rate this one as 'Bleah'.
student
i don't know why, but i really like this one... does that make me weird?
Student/ Future Doctor .
Nah, it just mean you have other tastes in anime or maybe you can relate to the Hero in some way
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
No, I sorta like it too. Agile machines aside, they kept to the original personalities of the characters quite well.
Student
the manga storyline is much better than the anime. have to agree that the anime did a horrible job. too bad it only goes up to volume at the moment, anyone know if some is scanlating the manga? last release was like back in May or something. pretty sure in japan they have up to volume 10 by now.....
aerospace engineering student
Didn't really enjoy the first episode, but might give it a shot ><
The scenario was heaps boring and random... hehe
aerospace engineering student
Didn't really enjoy the first episode, but might give it a shot ><
The scenario was heaps boring and random... hehe
Electrical Engineering Fresh Graduate
the main hero is an anti-hero, interesting isn't it ^^
well, i onley watch the 1st eps though. Can't give more commnet before watching the next episode. Maybe the plot getting better?
Supreme Commander of NERV Co.
Pretty cool, gotta check this out