Comments on: Some quick first impressions: Druaga no Tou ~The Aegis of Uruk~, Amatsuki and Itazura na Kiss http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/ An anime blog covering a large variety of series, both popular and underrated. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:59:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: Wyrdwad http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6911 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:51:11 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6911 So I finally watched ep 1 of Druaga... and while it wasn't half bad, I was definitely thinking to myself the whole time, "man, Guruguru did this SO much better!" Seriously, Guruguru and Druaga seem to have virtually identical styles of humor... but Guruguru's is just a LOT funnier. Better timing, better delivery, better reactions... it's like Druaga is trying (too hard) to BE Guruguru, and kinda missing the mark. If anyone watches Druaga and thinks to themselves, "hey, that wasn't bad, but it could've been SO MUCH BETTER"... then seriously, download Mahoujin Guruguru. You won't be sorry. (: -Tom So I finally watched ep 1 of Druaga… and while it wasn’t half bad, I was definitely thinking to myself the whole time, “man, Guruguru did this SO much better!”

Seriously, Guruguru and Druaga seem to have virtually identical styles of humor… but Guruguru’s is just a LOT funnier. Better timing, better delivery, better reactions… it’s like Druaga is trying (too hard) to BE Guruguru, and kinda missing the mark.

If anyone watches Druaga and thinks to themselves, “hey, that wasn’t bad, but it could’ve been SO MUCH BETTER”… then seriously, download Mahoujin Guruguru. You won’t be sorry. (:

-Tom

]]> by: Solaris http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6894 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:37:01 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6894 Mahoujin Guruguru? Ahahah! The first season aired even on Italian TV. It was really funny to watch. (PS: it's super deformed style) Mahoujin Guruguru? Ahahah! The first season aired even on Italian TV. It was really funny to watch. (PS: it’s super deformed style)

]]> by: Wyrdwad http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6889 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 06:23:15 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6889 From a friend of mine on LiveJournal: "For those who watched an episode of Tower of Druaga and was like "WTF???" at it, please be aware that there are two versions of the first episode with COMPLETELY DIFFERENT STORYLINES. XDDD" Apparently, there's an "omote" (front) and an "ura" (back) version of the same episode. I'm... not really sure how that works, but it's kind of intriguing me. (: Also, zaeris: "I would say Druaga first episode is the first fantasy style parody anime done right. lol, more slayer love." Have you seen Mahoujin Guruguru? It's an older show, from 1994, but it's seriously amazing. Really, really funny RPG parody anime that also manages to tell a totally unique and decidedly innovative story. One of my favorites, because it's like the best of both worlds: brilliant satire, plus surprisingly excellent storytelling! (And you gotta love any anime where one episode's plotline centers around our RPG heroes going on a quest to RUIN A MERMAID'S WEDDING. And it makes total sense in context!) (: -Tom From a friend of mine on LiveJournal:

“For those who watched an episode of Tower of Druaga and was like “WTF???” at it, please be aware that there are two versions of the first episode with COMPLETELY DIFFERENT STORYLINES. XDDD”

Apparently, there’s an “omote” (front) and an “ura” (back) version of the same episode. I’m… not really sure how that works, but it’s kind of intriguing me. (:

Also, zaeris: “I would say Druaga first episode is the first fantasy style parody anime done right. lol, more slayer love.”

Have you seen Mahoujin Guruguru? It’s an older show, from 1994, but it’s seriously amazing. Really, really funny RPG parody anime that also manages to tell a totally unique and decidedly innovative story. One of my favorites, because it’s like the best of both worlds: brilliant satire, plus surprisingly excellent storytelling! (And you gotta love any anime where one episode’s plotline centers around our RPG heroes going on a quest to RUIN A MERMAID’S WEDDING. And it makes total sense in context!)

(:

-Tom

]]> by: Sam http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6888 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:44:13 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6888 the first episode of druaga was average , but hopefully the next ep will be serious ;) the first episode of druaga was average , but hopefully the next ep will be serious ;)

]]> by: sheeraz http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6879 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:05:22 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6879 This season is just gonna be awesome. This season is just gonna be awesome.

]]> by: Scribble http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6877 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:24:16 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6877 Wow, I'm becoming really optimistic about this season. I've been out of the anime loop for a few months now , and I'm hoping that this season will 'bring me back.' This has to be my favourite blog. I trust your opinions, and you seem to give everything a try. Keep up the good work. Wow, I’m becoming really optimistic about this season. I’ve been out of the anime loop for a few months now , and I’m hoping that this season will ‘bring me back.’

This has to be my favourite blog. I trust your opinions, and you seem to give everything a try. Keep up the good work.

]]> by: Eonir http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6876 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:45:13 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6876 In reference to your question: "Seriously, why do so many series suddenly have first episodes of this quality!?" I think it's nothing abnormal. Anime really tend to have screwed up last episodes. I can name only a few that didn't. Apart from those series which seem to have no end, like Bl**ch(yuck), Nar*to(puke), O*e Pi*ce(do not touch). E.G.: Fate/Stay Night had a potential(at the beginning), but turned out to be a disaster. A Censored Disaster. I mean, the game was good, partly because there was violence, self-parody, sex, twisted characters... and the anime managed to become a complete crap. Alas, it's not the beginning that matters, but the end. In reference to your question:
“Seriously, why do so many series suddenly have first episodes of this quality!?”

I think it’s nothing abnormal. Anime really tend to have screwed up last episodes. I can name only a few that didn’t. Apart from those series which seem to have no end, like Bl**ch(yuck), Nar*to(puke), O*e Pi*ce(do not touch).

E.G.: Fate/Stay Night had a potential(at the beginning), but turned out to be a disaster. A Censored Disaster. I mean, the game was good, partly because there was violence, self-parody, sex, twisted characters… and the anime managed to become a complete crap. Alas, it’s not the beginning that matters, but the end.

]]> by: Chris http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6873 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:45:24 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6873 Druaga was pretty amusing, I don't think I'll keep up with the show but hopefully it keeps the same level of humor. Amatsuki did have a little shounen-ai going on but it didn't overdo it like in other series (Ookiku Furikabatte) and it just made the series a bit unique actually. The animation is really good, attractive character designs, cool music, and the fight scene was interesting, I think I'll give the series a shot. I'm still worried about giving Itazura Kiss a shot because I really disliked the live action version, but with the director from To Terra I think I may need to give it a shot :) Druaga was pretty amusing, I don’t think I’ll keep up with the show but hopefully it keeps the same level of humor.

Amatsuki did have a little shounen-ai going on but it didn’t overdo it like in other series (Ookiku Furikabatte) and it just made the series a bit unique actually. The animation is really good, attractive character designs, cool music, and the fight scene was interesting, I think I’ll give the series a shot.

I’m still worried about giving Itazura Kiss a shot because I really disliked the live action version, but with the director from To Terra I think I may need to give it a shot :)

]]> by: pgal http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6870 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:56:00 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6870 Got the chance to watch Tower of Druaga since Gonzo has allowed the subtitled version to be viewed for free on crunchyroll :) I must say that the first episode was, interesting. While watching it I wasn't sure if the episode was horrible or poking fun. I will watch the next episode and decide whether this is worth my time or not. Got the chance to watch Tower of Druaga since Gonzo has allowed the subtitled version to be viewed for free on crunchyroll :)
I must say that the first episode was, interesting. While watching it I wasn’t sure if the episode was horrible or poking fun. I will watch the next episode and decide whether this is worth my time or not.

]]> by: asdf http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6866 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:29:24 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6866 man i wasn't expecting humor at all in druaga. lol but there was so much references to stuff, i think even ashita no joe, but i haven't seen that so i'm not sure. i don't know about being first done right tho, mahoujin guruguru was really good man i wasn’t expecting humor at all in druaga. lol but there was so much references to stuff, i think even ashita no joe, but i haven’t seen that so i’m not sure. i don’t know about being first done right tho, mahoujin guruguru was really good

]]> by: Denizen http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6865 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:11:50 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6865 Druaga was fantastic. Absolutely brilliant, and I don't often praise Gonzo. I laughed alot. Still, was it just a hook to grab viewers and lead them into a serious plot, or an actual view of the genre the show is taking? Druaga was fantastic. Absolutely brilliant, and I don’t often praise Gonzo. I laughed alot.

Still, was it just a hook to grab viewers and lead them into a serious plot, or an actual view of the genre the show is taking?

]]> by: solaris http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6864 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:50:02 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6864 I never laughed this much reading a review like i did with Druaga :P Many lols at Psgels ^____^ I never laughed this much reading a review like i did with Druaga :P
Many lols at Psgels ^____^

]]> by: zaeris http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6863 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:34:09 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6863 I disagree Druaga was actually entertaining and funny, personal bias I suspect? I would say Druaga first episode is the first fantasy style parody anime done right. lol, more slayer love. I disagree Druaga was actually entertaining and funny, personal bias I suspect?

I would say Druaga first episode is the first fantasy style parody anime done right. lol, more slayer love.

]]> by: smita http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6861 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:55:37 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6861 omg aegis of uruk was ageis of the shit - there are no words to describes its awfulness........ gonzo stop wasting money damn it omg aegis of uruk was ageis of the shit - there are no words to describes its awfulness…….. gonzo stop wasting money damn it

]]> by: Windspirit http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6859 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:36:01 +0100 http://psgels.blogsome.com/2008/04/04/some-quick-first-impressions-druaga-no-tou-the-aegis-of-uruk-amatsuki-and-itazura-na-kiss/#comment-6859 No matter how good the ones doing the animu are, it won't be any good if the manga sucks. The Tower of Druaga's first episode was totally hilarious. "Jill... I'm your father !" No matter how good the ones doing the animu are, it won’t be any good if the manga sucks.

The Tower of Druaga’s first episode was totally hilarious.

“Jill… I’m your father !”

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