question about batman animated series dvd

~~LogicDonny~~ · 12-19-2006, 05:06 PM

my question is about teen titans and the batman.. are they even worth watching? the batman looks so differnet than the animated series of batman.. what is the differnece.. also why is teen titan anime-looking which is nothign wrong.. i just never seen teen titans before and that is why i said i didn't like it.

*DrSpengler* · 12-19-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LogicDonny

my question is about teen titans and the batman.. are they even worth watching? the batman looks so differnet than the animated series of batman.. what is the differnece.. also why is teen titan anime-looking which is nothign wrong.. i just never seen teen titans before and that is why i said i didn't like it.

The anime-look of Teen Titans was done solely to pander to the otaku crowd and the current youth of America, who will not watch anything unless it is Japanese.

Despite the anime-look, Teen Titans is actually a really good show, with lots of over-reaching story arcs, character depth, great voice acting and some really good animation.

It loosely fits in with the Timm/Dini universe, mostly through a few Easter Eggs here and there (a lot of people reject the notion, though).

The Batman is a brand new continuity, with no connection to the Timm/Dini universe. It kind of sucks, honestly, though it has its moments from time to time.

I'd recommend The Batman vs. Dracula movie over the TV series, honestly. Much darker with better animation and a story that could have easily been worked into the Timm/Dini universe.

Here's my review.

**Jester** · 12-19-2006, 05:33 PM

I so far own all the Timm/Dini stuff, sans Teen Titans. I just finished watching vols 1-3 of Batman: TAS, and loved it. I'm probably gonna watch the rest of the series like Doc Spengler suggested. I'd recommend Batman: TAS, Superman, JL(U) and Batman: Beyond. Haven't watched TT, but I assume (since it's psudo-anime) it'd not be my cup-o-tea.

*Dr. Doom* · 12-19-2006, 05:34 PM

Teen Titans is very much an aquired taste. Many people are turned off by the anime influence that is ever so prevelant(sp) in it, but it added to the charm of the show in my opinion, and it's probably one of my favorite TV shows currently. I think everyone should give it a try before judging at the very least. Just make sure you're watching a good episode.. there were a few stinkers here and there.

*DrSpengler* · 12-19-2006, 05:43 PM

Teen Titans is...strange. It takes everything I love about America cartoon storytelling but incorporates just about evrything I hate from Japanese animation. Yet I still liked hte show.

The Japanese anime flare can be very helpful, especially during the action sequences. However, the can also make the viewing experience very painful, such as montages to gut-wrenchingly awful Pufi Ami Yumi music, or when everyone keeps morphing into midgets with giant heads running around in circles screaming at each other.

The WRITING for the show, though, as well as the stupendous voice acting, completely out-weighs the god awful anime cliches.

I actually prefer the cartoon's "Slade" over the comic's "Deathstroke", thanks in large part to a magnificent performance from Ron Perlman.

The pacing has a certain formula to it. There are story arcs featuring the main villain sprinkled with comedy relief episodes featuring some of the goofier villains of the comics, just to lighten things up.

The serious episodes can be very, very dark and surprisingly violent. "Haunted" is a great example of some of Teen Titans' most exceptional story-telling (though moments of Beast Boy going all anime cliche almost ruins it).

The comedy relief episodes vary in quality. I like the Mad Mod episodes, save for the PAU montage from the first one. The Mumbo Jumbo episode, however, is my all time favorite comedy relief, one, though. Probably the best performance of Tom Kenny's career, too.

It has its ups and downs, with the downs being really down, but the ups being magnificent. As mentioned, it is definately an acquired taste. It took me a while to tolerate the hackneyed anime s***. But once I got past that I could appreciate the show for the quality of the story telling.

*Duke* · 12-19-2006, 05:49 PM

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The Japanese anime flare can be very helpful, especially during the action sequences. However, the can also make the viewing experience very painful, such as montages to gut-wrenchingly awful Pufi Ami Yumi music, or when everyone keeps morphing into midgets with giant heads running around in circles screaming at each other.

I only gave the show a try twice and the crappy giant head stuff turned me completely off both times.

*Dr. Doom* · 12-19-2006, 06:21 PM

My point exactly. I love mosta that stuff.

~~LogicDonny~~ · 12-19-2006, 06:58 PM

Is the batman vs dracula movie part of the batman show or a standalone movie? If so, I will go buy it tomorrow.

Also, the batman dvd doesn't seem too expensive so is it worth buying?

12-19-2006, 05:33 PM	#3
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I so far own all the Timm/Dini stuff, sans Teen Titans. I just finished watching vols 1-3 of Batman: TAS, and loved it. I'm probably gonna watch the rest of the series like Doc Spengler suggested. I'd recommend Batman: TAS, Superman, JL(U) and Batman: Beyond. Haven't watched TT, but I assume (since it's psudo-anime) it'd not be my cup-o-tea. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

12-19-2006, 05:34 PM	#4
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Teen Titans is very much an aquired taste. Many people are turned off by the anime influence that is ever so prevelant(sp) in it, but it added to the charm of the show in my opinion, and it's probably one of my favorite TV shows currently. I think everyone should give it a try before judging at the very least. Just make sure you're watching a good episode.. there were a few stinkers here and there. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

12-19-2006, 06:21 PM	#7
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	My point exactly. I love mosta that stuff. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

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12-19-2006, 05:06 PM	#1
~~LogicDonny~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,643	my question is about teen titans and the batman.. are they even worth watching? the batman looks so differnet than the animated series of batman.. what is the differnece.. also why is teen titan anime-looking which is nothign wrong.. i just never seen teen titans before and that is why i said i didn't like it.

12-19-2006, 05:43 PM	#5
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Teen Titans is...strange. It takes everything I love about America cartoon storytelling but incorporates just about evrything I hate from Japanese animation. Yet I still liked hte show. The Japanese anime flare can be very helpful, especially during the action sequences. However, the can also make the viewing experience very painful, such as montages to gut-wrenchingly awful Pufi Ami Yumi music, or when everyone keeps morphing into midgets with giant heads running around in circles screaming at each other. The WRITING for the show, though, as well as the stupendous voice acting, completely out-weighs the god awful anime cliches. I actually prefer the cartoon's "Slade" over the comic's "Deathstroke", thanks in large part to a magnificent performance from Ron Perlman. The pacing has a certain formula to it. There are story arcs featuring the main villain sprinkled with comedy relief episodes featuring some of the goofier villains of the comics, just to lighten things up. The serious episodes can be very, very dark and surprisingly violent. "Haunted" is a great example of some of Teen Titans' most exceptional story-telling (though moments of Beast Boy going all anime cliche almost ruins it). The comedy relief episodes vary in quality. I like the Mad Mod episodes, save for the PAU montage from the first one. The Mumbo Jumbo episode, however, is my all time favorite comedy relief, one, though. Probably the best performance of Tom Kenny's career, too. It has its ups and downs, with the downs being really down, but the ups being magnificent. As mentioned, it is definately an acquired taste. It took me a while to tolerate the hackneyed anime s***. But once I got past that I could appreciate the show for the quality of the story telling.

12-19-2006, 06:58 PM	#8
~~LogicDonny~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,643	Is the batman vs dracula movie part of the batman show or a standalone movie? If so, I will go buy it tomorrow. Also, the batman dvd doesn't seem too expensive so is it worth buying?