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[series:2317#628] | ||||||
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(One episode watched): This show is set in the US, which is unusual. I guess the single most unusual thing would be how Heroman is born: a toy being struck by lightning increases tremendously in size, transforms in shape, and grows a semi-independent mind of it's own? I hope there will be some sort of explanation for this, because it requires quite a suspension of disbelief. That is, not quite as clever as getting bitten by a radioactive spider. Or maybe this was never meant for adults to begin with, and we must take it or leave it as it is. The upcoming problem that a wild scientist has provoked seems like something Go Nagai would come up with. Touches of American style comics were detectable here and there. Otherwise, I couldn't help feeling that the elements of the premise--stuff like being harassed by the wealthy and upper class kids, finding a precious toy that has been abandoned, a fantastic stroke of luck, etc--seemed kind of like a recycled mix of parts of numerous shows of the past. But I think I had better watch some more to get a more definite first impression. P.S: I was just going to ask, was that Stan Lee asking for a refill of coffee? Last updated Saturday, April 10 2010. Created Saturday, April 10 2010. | ||||||||
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[series:2317#2380] | ||||||
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Anybody else notice the comic-cameo of Stan Lee in the coffee shop?
Last updated Saturday, April 10 2010. Created Saturday, April 10 2010. | ||||||||
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 Jan-Chan
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[series:2317#967] | ||||||
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OMG!! Someone stole the plot of the 1999 animated movie ↗The Iron Giant and did a retelling of a boy and his giant robot!!! And then I did some research and was surprised that the Marvel comic-book maven ↗Stan Lee was the creative force behind this story. It explains a lot!! Everyone loves (at some level) those classic heroes: Spiderman, the X-Men, Iron Man and the Fantastic 4. This story reads just like a classic 1960's comic book. The setting and characters are American, but the animation is pure Japanese. Obviously created and oriented for the US market, this (simple) series is almost certain to be a hit with the younger anime fans. The main character is a likable kind-hearted young boy who is living in difficult circumstances and is picked on by bullies at school. But he is liked by a pretty cheerleader named Lina, has a cool friend who supports him and ends up friends with a really neat giant robot that helps him save the world..... Given that this is collaboration between Lee and the Bones animation group, its kinda hard to ding. But in any event, this story will probably connect with its intended audience. Let's all expect a robotic heroman under the Christmas tree in the next few years. Here are some snaps of the first episode To answer Stretch's comments about how HEROMAN is born - Having HEROMAN come to life in a lightening strike is no more believable than being bitten by a radioactive spider or being visited by a supernatural lifeform that instills fantastic abilities. It is all part of the story and the Japanese are more accepting of a mystical supernatural or spiritual force. Last updated Thursday, April 29 2010. Created Thursday, April 08 2010. | ||||||||
