| Considering that this is an adaptation of a cult author's cult work that will also get one of the most hyped and controversial anime writers of recent years, I think this is a great opportunity to speculate or voice your opinions or expectations. Especially considering that a couple of years ago we already got an adaptation of the another cult classic of Go Nagai with the same screenwriter and that it was unusually popular despite a number of strange decisions, atleast for me. But nonetheless. So what? In my opinion, this can be either a completely high-quality work, or a failed or at least a controversial show, depending on the adequacy of Ichiro and the staff this time. But at least we'll definitely get another toxic fathers, homoerotic friendships, homages (or rip-offs) of Ichiro's favorite animes and edgy MC, it's a classic. |
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| We'll see how it goes. I'm pretty hyped, although I found it pretty weird to have a Grenadier remake on Mazinger's 50th birthday (but that was to be expected since we already had a Mazinger remake some years ago) |
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| Fun fact: part of the committee is Manga Productions a subsidiary of the MiSK Foundation owned by the Saudi Crown Prince. Manga Productions notably co-produced the Japanese-Saudi film The Journey with Toei Animation. Grendizer had a huge cultural impact in Arabic-speaking countries so it's no wonder they're involved in this. https://www.arabnews.com/node/2350076/saudi-arabia |
Fortress_MaximusAug 6, 2023 2:58 AM
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| If it actually comes out then maybe Gaina can do something about their other stalled projects...cautiously looking forward to this, I guess? |
| Excuse me but if you're actually calling Go Nagai, one of the most world renowned and awarded mangaka of all times who has been cited as inspirations by HUNDREDS of other authors, a "cult author", then I can't take the rest of the post seriously. |
Ionliosite2 said: You reminded me of an ancient conflict that only started because someone called a certain K-Pop group good, but they was "the best!111". Seriously, dude, is cult not enough for you anymore?Excuse me but if you're actually calling Go Nagai, one of the most world renowned and awarded mangaka of all times who has been cited as inspirations by HUNDREDS of other authors, a "cult author", then I can't take the rest of the post seriously. |
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Fortress_Maximus said: Do you think that since the Arabs are participating, this time it will do without copying Utena and flirting with Twitter?Fun fact: part of the committee is Manga Productions, which is owned by Dynamic Productions (handler of Go Nagai and Ken Ishikawa's IPs) and the MiSK Foundation (owned by the Saudi Crown Prince). Manga Productions notably co-produced the Japanese-Saudi film The Journey with Toei Animation. Grendizer had a huge cultural impact in Arabic-speaking countries so it's no wonder they're involved in this. https://www.arabnews.com/node/2350076/saudi-arabia |
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RobertBobert said: Fortress_Maximus said: Do you think that since the Arabs are participating, this time it will do without copying Utena and flirting with Twitter?Fun fact: part of the committee is Manga Productions, which is owned by Dynamic Productions (handler of Go Nagai and Ken Ishikawa's IPs) and the MiSK Foundation (owned by the Saudi Crown Prince). Manga Productions notably co-produced the Japanese-Saudi film The Journey with Toei Animation. Grendizer had a huge cultural impact in Arabic-speaking countries so it's no wonder they're involved in this. https://www.arabnews.com/node/2350076/saudi-arabia G-Witch is an original IP, Grendizer is not. |
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RobertBobert said: A cult author has a specific meaning, though, with nothing to do with quality. It implies a cult following, while Nagai is mainstream. Calling him cult would be wrong considering the popularity of his work worldwide.Ionliosite2 said: You reminded me of an ancient conflict that only started because someone called a certain K-Pop group good, but they was "the best!111". Seriously, dude, is cult not enough for you anymore?Excuse me but if you're actually calling Go Nagai, one of the most world renowned and awarded mangaka of all times who has been cited as inspirations by HUNDREDS of other authors, a "cult author", then I can't take the rest of the post seriously. |
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Epiccgaymer said: Who told you that an author or work cannot be cult and at the same time be mainstream? Star Wars is an cult franchise and is literally one of the most influential and significant sci-fi brands out there. Stop sounding like fanboys who are ready to cling to words if their favorite author is called "not great enough".RobertBobert said: A cult author has a specific meaning, though, with nothing to do with quality. It implies a cult following, while Nagai is mainstream. Calling him cult would be wrong considering the popularity of his work worldwide.You reminded me of an ancient conflict that only started because someone called a certain K-Pop group good, but they was "the best!111". Seriously, dude, is cult not enough for you anymore? Fortress_Maximus said: However, there is still a huge brand and franchise behind G-Witch. Which really became one of the reasons for the controversy around the show.RobertBobert said: Do you think that since the Arabs are participating, this time it will do without copying Utena and flirting with Twitter? G-Witch is an original IP, Grendizer is not. |
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RobertBobert said: Epiccgaymer said: Who told you that an author or work cannot be cult and at the same time be mainstream? Star Wars is an cult franchise and is literally one of the most influential and significant sci-fi brands out there. Stop sounding like fanboys who are ready to cling to words if their favorite author is called "not great enough".A cult author has a specific meaning, though, with nothing to do with quality. It implies a cult following, while Nagai is mainstream. Calling him cult would be wrong considering the popularity of his work worldwide. However, there is still a huge brand and franchise behind G-Witch. Which really became one of the reasons for the controversy around the show. As I keep saying, cult has nothing to do with your opinion on it. Even i hated Go Nagai's work, I'd still call him mainstream. And no, you can't be a cult property and a mainstream one at the same time. Cult following means a small, dedicated fanbase while mainstream means popular enough to have strong popularity amongst general audiences. The two don't go together. |
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Epiccgaymer said: The repetition of the thesis is not an argument. Especially if what you're saying goes against any definition of the word cult. Tell that to the people who think Star Wars is a cult franchise. Though I'll probably just stop replying to you, as you seem to be using this argument to pester me out of obvious dislike in another thread.RobertBobert said: Who told you that an author or work cannot be cult and at the same time be mainstream? Star Wars is an cult franchise and is literally one of the most influential and significant sci-fi brands out there. Stop sounding like fanboys who are ready to cling to words if their favorite author is called "not great enough". However, there is still a huge brand and franchise behind G-Witch. Which really became one of the reasons for the controversy around the show. As I keep saying, cult has nothing to do with your opinion on it. Even i hated Go Nagai's work, I'd still call him mainstream. And no, you can't be a cult property and a mainstream one at the same time. Cult following means a small, dedicated fanbase while mainstream means popular enough to have strong popularity amongst general audiences. The two don't go together. |
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RobertBobert said: Epiccgaymer said: The repetition of the thesis is not an argument. Especially if what you're saying goes against any definition of the word cult. Tell that to the people who think Star Wars is a cult franchise. Though I'll probably just stop replying to you, as you seem to be using this argument to pester me out of obvious dislike in another thread.As I keep saying, cult has nothing to do with your opinion on it. Even i hated Go Nagai's work, I'd still call him mainstream. And no, you can't be a cult property and a mainstream one at the same time. Cult following means a small, dedicated fanbase while mainstream means popular enough to have strong popularity amongst general audiences. The two don't go together. But that is what cult in the meaning of media fanbases means. "A movie, book, musical artist, television series or video game, among other things, has a cult following when it has a small but very passionate fanbase" Nagai and Star Wars are both too popular to be cult, so anybody who uses the term to describe them is misapplied the term |
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| I absolutely LOVED Grendizer when I was a kid, so I can't wait for this reboot! |
| Grendizer? in this economy? |
| new key visual staff, cast More announcements on December 10, 2023 https://natalie.mu/comic/news/549359 additional casts PV1 OP: "Kaishin no Ichigeki (会心ノ一撃)" by GLAY ED: "Protect You" BAND-MAID https://natalie.mu/comic/news/552554 additional casts PV2 Summer 2024 https://natalie.mu/comic/news/571510 |
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RobertBobert said:
Fortress_Maximus said:
Fun fact: part of the committee is Manga Productions, which is owned by Dynamic Productions (handler of Go Nagai and Ken Ishikawa's IPs) and the MiSK Foundation (owned by the Saudi Crown Prince). Manga Productions notably co-produced the Japanese-Saudi film The Journey with Toei Animation. Grendizer had a huge cultural impact in Arabic-speaking countries so it's no wonder they're involved in this.
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2350076/saudi-arabia
Do you think that since the Arabs are participating, this time it will do without copying Utena and flirting with Twitter?Fun fact: part of the committee is Manga Productions, which is owned by Dynamic Productions (handler of Go Nagai and Ken Ishikawa's IPs) and the MiSK Foundation (owned by the Saudi Crown Prince). Manga Productions notably co-produced the Japanese-Saudi film The Journey with Toei Animation. Grendizer had a huge cultural impact in Arabic-speaking countries so it's no wonder they're involved in this.
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2350076/saudi-arabia
G-Witch is an original IP, Grendizer is not.
| @Fortress_Maximus @tsubasalover provided the first cast announcement. 2 main male characters and 4 female characters, as far as I can see. But as far as I understand, none of them are original at the moment. But anyway, judging by the interview with VA, they did bring something new because they talk about some "original elements" and call the anime a reboot of the original show. Perhaps this is expected, but they really put an emphasis on the desire to attract new viewers and retain old ones. They also have 3 or 4 mecha designer if that means anything. |
RobertBobertNov 16, 2023 5:23 AM
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| I'm honestly a little shocked JAM Project isn't involved in this at all, Given their connection to Mazinger in the modern era |
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