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Sailor Moon is famous for (among other things) having a wide appeal that spans the genders. I always thought this was because of a) the classy and understated fanservice and b) the fight scenes. Having now watched the show, I’m doubting the second one, because Sailor Moon has some of the most underwhelming action scenes I’ve seen in a while, for two big reasons:
Reason #1: People call Sailor Moon an “anime,” but I feel this is a misnomer. “Anime” is short for “animation,” and there’s not much of that to be seen in this show. The “action” scenes are almost entirely composed of freeze frames and stock footage, with hardly any new animation. It’s kind of amazing how much the characters don’t move when they’re fighting, unless they’re in a stock footage clip. You could have yourself a mighty fine drinking game just by playing Count The Still Frames. (Take an extra drink for shaky-cam.) I can understand this happening in the first season, when they didn’t yet know if the show would be a success and had to scrimp on the budget, but when we get all the way to Sailor Stars and they’re still pulling this cheap powerpoint-presentation shit, I start to feel a little ripped off.
Reason #2: There’s almost no hand-to-hand combat; the girls’ stock-footage long-range magic attacks are their entire arsenal. When attacked up close, they usually dodge out of the way (often while screaming) instead of trying to block or deflect the attack, and you can forget about them throwing a punch or a kick — I could count on one hand the number of times that happened. This is partially a personal taste thing, but having lived for many years on a steady diet of fighting shonen, I prefer my fight scenes to be a little more up close and personal. It’s also weird to me because the Sailor V manga had some close-quarters fighting in it (Sailor V Kick!) but obviously that didn’t make it into this version.
Omg, please make a Top Ten Henshins!
Best song so far…
Okay, so, don’t freak out, but it seems that Hayao Miyazaki just gave Hideaki Anno permission to go ahead and make that Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind sequel he’s been bugging him about for years.
PHFHFHFHFHFHHFHFHPBBHFHFHFPHFPHFHFHFHHBBB
“Ultimately what makes ‘Bob’s Burgers’ so special is its conviction that most people are good, most problems are minor, and other folks’ weirdness can be taken in stride. Gene’s mild gender play, for instance, is a source of comedy but never mocked, just as Tina’s burgeoning sexuality is funny, but never pathologized or minimized.”
And they call Linda, ”the most lovable mom on TV.” Thanks, Salon!
(Follow the writers on Tumblr: Behind Bob’s Burgers.)
I love this show
Ok, it’s true, I forgot your birthday.
You have every right to be upset with me …
But I am truly so sorry …
I hope you find it in your huge Beth heart to forgive me. In repentance, I’ve prepared a special gift for you. It’s this post full of Alan Rickman.
I can tell you’re excited … so prepare yourself.
Ok to be honest, you’re one of my best friends. When we get together we laugh and pretty much act ridiculous, I could hardly ask for more.
Not to mention you were once my roommate and put up with my sometimes OCD behavior.
You have a wicked sense of humor and are full of wit, I’m not 100% sure you’re not a character transported out of a Jane Austen novel.
It makes me wonder if we were friends in a past life?
So please, turn that frown upside down …
I want to hang out soon!
We can get together and watch Alan Rickman movies. Apparently there is this one where he gets together with a chick and a hot dude?
I hope this cheered you up a bit, but I know you, so OF COURSE it did.
To my beloved friend Beth, may we grow old and snarky together for the next 25 years. And may Alan Rickman never die, but either decide to clone himself or impregnate thousands of young willing American women.
The end!
I just wanted a litte cute drawing of a shark and this is what i get
sooo i saw the pitcures and LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OR WHAT EVER GENDER YOU ARE I GIVE YOU THE NEW BEST SELLING MANGA OH GOD WHAT AM I DOING?!?!
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THE END
It’s shark week, y'all.
