How do you feel about Tada Banri?
| I feel disconnected with the show, on paper this anime should be my favorite of the season but some things just feel off one of them being Tada Banri. I don't dislike him but I really don't like him for a lot of reasons (his name, his voice actor, his polite personality, he feels lame and stiff especially during comedical scenes, his dialogue about anything and about his memory loss in particular and in the latest episode his Yes and No thing...) He was very melodramatic in the latest episode and it's like he has a split personality or something. One minute he was just being his usual himself and then he snapped on both of Linda and Koka out of nowhere. The Linda outburst might not have been out of nowhere though but still the way he reacted in that scene was really melodramatic and it felt forced for me tbh. That flashback in the beginning was just plain odd, at first I thought that was after his accident so he cried because of it but it was just his old self reacting melodramatically to a simple situation. I just find him unlikable and he is kinda ruining the romance in this anime for me. Is he the same way as the anime in the LN/ Manga? or did J.C staff portrayed him differently? This is not a hate topic btw. |
tsudecimoNov 12, 2013 3:34 PM
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| I like how there isn't a "he's making me like the anime" choice. Anyways, I don't see the problem with Banri. At first I thought he was a basic beta MC, but then he spontaneously confessed instead of waiting till forever like every other MC and then he rejected the friendzone. I say he's alright. I personally think his actions were justified. He bottled up all of his feelings until they reached the tipping point, anyone who'd do that would end up exploding. If anything Kouko would be ruining the show for me, but it's not bad enough to really complain though. |
| not really i think he's perfectly normal i mean he got amnesia |
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| I like his name. Therefore, I like him. |
Mortemis said: I like how there isn't a "he's making me like the anime" choice. The first choice. Mortemis said: I personally think his actions were justified. He bottled up all of his feelings until they reached the tipping point, anyone who'd do that would end up exploding. Why they weren't signs or at least subtle hints to foreshadow his outburst? especially regarding the Koko situation. It was the last thing on my mind that he would snap about the friendzone, everything pointed it out to him speaking his mind to Linda not Koko. I just think the pace is all over the place and there are too many events happening close to each other, on paper that should have been enjoyable to me since I don't particularly like slow pace or the MC being indecisive for the majority of the show but there is not enough build up for these events to let me care about them that much. What did you think of the flashback in the beginning of the latest episode? Forgetfulness said: To me, Kouko is making/breaking the show for me. When she's normal and with Banri, then this anime is one of the most fun to watch out of the few titles I'm watching this season. But when she's around Mitsuo and gets all bitchy, then my enjoyment quickly drops. I think that makes her more interesting tbh. Her comedical moments with Banri feel off to me, I think they are both lame when they try to be funny or a part of comedy scene. I think Koko is unique and the same goes for Banri, since they aren't generic and most of their actions go against the normal rom/com but I don't know if I will like them being a couple, maybe I will though because their dynamic might change and the whole friendship thing was annoying, so I doubt it will be worse in the future. I saw characters change or feel different when they become a couple, so I hope the same happens here. |
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tsudecimo said: The first choice. Eh, it's more a half empty choice than a half full one if you get me. tsudecimo said: Why they weren't signs or at least subtle hints to foreshadow his outburst? especially regarding the Koko situation. It was the last thing on my mind that he would snap about the friendzone, everything pointed it out to him speaking his mind to Linda not Koko. I just think the pace is all over the place and there are too many events happening close to each other, on paper that should have been enjoyable to me since I don't particularly like slow pace or the MC being indecisive for the majority of the show but there is not enough build up for these events to let me care about them that much. What did you think of the flashback in the beginning of the latest episode? I agree with most of your points, I feel like the two main points in the latest episode (Linda drama and friendzone) could/should have been stretched to two episodes. It didn't really effect my thoughts about Banri, it may have been a bit spontaneous but I could see from the last episode all of this friendzone shit was bothering him. It was only a matter of time till he cracked. tsudecimo said: I think that makes her more interesting tbh. Her comedical moments with Banri feel off to me, I think they are both lame when they try to be funny or a part of comedy scene. I think Koko is unique and the same goes for Banri, since they aren't generic and most of their actions go against the normal rom/com but I don't know if I will like them being a couple, maybe I will though because their dynamic might change and the whole friendship thing was annoying, so I doubt it will be worse in the future. I saw characters change or feel different when they become a couple, so I hope the same happens here. Yep, I feel the same for KokoXBanri. I really don't like it right now, but if the writers can give me some good development in their relationship and develop both characters in a good way, I'll be satisfied when this ends. I got my hopes up. *crossing fingers* |
| I'm not caught up on the series, but so far (from episode 3) he seems... bland. |
| I like him. In these first 6 episodes I'm already linking him more than Toradora's MC. I find him much more determined and directed. I think it was a long time since I have saw decent MC in a romance show. And here some quotes about my point of view of his situation: I think it's not fair to judged Tada's behavior as a normal person without analyzing the whole situation. The form in which a person is interacting with other people depends from multiple factors. It was rather reductive. ^ We're talking about someone who has completely lost his memory and doesn't remember anybody anymore and he wakes up every day with the fear that his memories can come back and that his present self can actually disappear anytime. |
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| I agree with you. His sudden decision change really surprised and confused me. And in his flashback he seemed like a loser... |
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Cupquake said: That kind of personality is quite common. So exploding Tada Banri as Linda described his pasts could be justified with his sudden outburst. Plus he has amnesia. He could be living a facade his entire amnesiac life until his personality came back to him or something.I agree with you. His sudden decision change really surprised and confused me. And in his flashback he seemed like a loser... I do quite agree his past life seems like he is a loser. That's why he can't do anything without Linda. Banri is like Kaga Koko in a way except Linda is always there for him while Kaga is ignored by Yana. I think it is just too rushed (haven't read the LN but I saw a lot of LN readers complaining about being rushed). The novel probably foreshadowed it or portrayed it better. But episode 6 was surprising and disappointing with Tada Banri's action came out of nowhere... :/ |
DenjaXNov 13, 2013 3:54 PM
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| I like him a lot. I like that he obviously has mental issues, but he's also a pretty normal person (wanting to go to Paris so he could have sex with Koko). I think he goes well with all the characters, too. |
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| I don't dislike him. I mean, sure, some of his actions can be seen as selfish [e.g. snapping at Kouko/Linda], but one should take his mentality into account before labelling him as a horrible person. At the beginning of the series, he's someone without any memories of the past, so it's easy for him to say he wants to live in the present. But, after he became aware of the fact that Linda knows about his past, it's not difficult to see why he cannot be so carefree like he was before. He's essentially torn between choosing to live in the present [represented by his affection for Kouko] and deciding to reminisce about the past [represented by his lingering feeling for Linda]. There's a clear difference between a character who's inherently bad, and a character who makes understandable mistakes. For me, Banri belongs to the latter group. |
DashiawiaNov 14, 2013 3:03 PM
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Cupquake said: I agree with you. His sudden decision change really surprised and confused me. And in his flashback he seemed like a loser... That is more of a metaphor/ foreshadowing for the later amnesia of Banri and an nice explanation of his relationship with Linda. Similar to the Taiga's broken star on the Christmas tree in Toradora. The Banri of the past is explained in the episode 7 where |
lijenstinaNov 15, 2013 9:24 AM
| Cemeteries are full of past winners. Hypocrisy is about being your own marketing department. |
| I wish we would have some monologues. It would do a lot for his character. |
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| I don't have any problem with him. It's more like the anime execution problem. |
| I'm neutral about him. I wish he would be more of a bishounen tho (like Strike the Blood's MC) because I keep on thinking he's a shota sometimes since he's he same height as his love interests. |
| If someone is interested in the foreshadowing of Banri snapping at Linda and Kouko read chapter 16 of the manga. That is how it should be done in the anime. |
| Cemeteries are full of past winners. Hypocrisy is about being your own marketing department. |
| I feel the anime is not doing a good job executing who Tada Banri truly is. He feels bipolar only because the anime itself is so self-constrained. I read the manga version of Tada Banri and ho boy is he much more different than anime Banri. Of course, that's not to say that I don't enjoy the anime. But I...really dislike anime Banri. |
| I voted for: I don't like him but he is not ruining the anime.. |
Marow said: I wish we would have some monologues. It would do a lot for his character. ^ |
| I love Tada Banri! |
| He's bland, but definitely a step up from Ryuuji in Toradora. At least Banri isn't unbelievable dense/stupid. Now that's what you call a typical male lead in a romcom. |
| Yes, we should hate him, how dare anyone be polite and have amnesia. |
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| Well, he's not a Kitahara. I read the manga of Golden Time as well. Banri was definitely executed worse in the anime (hell, the whole anime feels worse than the manga), but he still is a bit of a bitch. |
Beaver897Nov 15, 2013 3:26 PM
| I like him, but I don't love him. But things being as they are it makes sense that he is like he is and there's still room and time for development. |
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Sageater said: His constant Yes No-ing also kind of put me off. Same here, it made me cringe. NeedmyWaifu said: I found the scene where he snapped at Koko as him succumbing to his depression. You have to realize he just saw the person he loves still fawning over her childhood crush. I think love is a strong word and doesn't fit what he feels for Koko at least not yet, his outburst doesn't really make any sense, maybe the one towards Linda but not Koko. Actually it would have made more sense if the order of the outbursts changed. redaka0 said: The anime skipped a lot of ground Golden Time! I'm a bit bugged by it since both the LN and the manga are better developed [....]. SkywardLink said: I feel the anime is not doing a good job executing who Tada Banri truly is. He feels bipolar[....] That was my guess, because he feels off and the execution of his character seems poor. In paper he should be a pretty great and somewhat original male lead. |
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| I think hes a great lead. Besides from having an awesome name I think hes more interesting than his love interests which is really rare in rom coms where the girls are very unique and the guy is bland. if I had to choose the most annoying character it would be kouko but thats only of I had to choose since I dont find her that annoying. Its more of the idea that since shes the lead of the show she deserves to be with tada which im sure will be the case even though linda is more deserving and is more compatible with tada |
SophiafrmAustria said: I think hes a great lead. Besides from having an awesome name I think hes more interesting than his love interests which is really rare in rom coms where the girls are very unique and the guy is bland. I personally think his name is stupid. Outside of his amnesia story he feels bland all the time, one of the reasons is his boring character design, Mitsuo's is better. |
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| I don't like the character, but personally I consider that he isn't ruining the anime. |
BeyondDestiny said: Generic, substance-less, boring MC is all I can say. The overall premise of the show's alright until we get the same reactions, responses and or motives that the average 'good-joe' anime protagonist has in store for us ... Generic? I can't say if you're serious... |
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| I like him. How can I even dislike him? I feel simpathy towards him because he kinda reminds me my old self. |
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| If he is ruining the anime for you, then you better drop it. He will be there about in every episode to ruin it for you. Haha :D |
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| 2nd choice~ Banri's alright, but I don't particularly like him, or hate him. Neutral -------- |
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| No way!!!! I think he's pretty normal. You should know that he has amnesia and it's a hard condition to deal with. I really feel bad for him and that he's lucky to have Koko now as his GF. |
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| lol what kind of question is that? I can understand what you might mean for some other characters but tada is a really well built character. It almost pisses me off just to see this question being posted. |
BeyondDestiny said: Generic, substance-less, boring MC is all I can say. The overall premise of the show's alright until we get the same reactions, responses and or motives that the average 'good-joe' anime protagonist has in store for us ... I think you're being sarcastic. The main character is one of my favorite things about this show. I love that he has his own mental issues. |
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