Mega Man Star Force

Jon · 08-25-2007, 04:25 AM

While checking the onscreen guide, saw this latest Mega Man Anime is to premiere [for the US] on Cartoon Network tonight; with a 2-hour showing.

*ZariusTwo* · 08-25-2007, 09:03 AM

Oh lord. NT Warrior was bad enough. Cant we get some old-school adaptations?

The Terror of Death · 08-25-2007, 09:20 AM

I really hope this isnt a waste of my two hours.

*Spike Spiegel* · 08-25-2007, 10:47 AM

This is the first time I've heard of this

...oh well, I might watch it.

*Drtooth* · 08-25-2007, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Oh lord. NT Warrior was bad enough. Cant we get some old-school adaptations?

I agree. It had a couple laugh episodes, but it just came off as the same Pokemon-esque Battle Competition crap they kept shoving down our throats a million times. Of course, it didn't stop me from buying some of the toys.

As much as I hate to admit it, I do like the cheesy cliche episode filled 1990's Mega Man series. It looked like the game did. Even the Captain N adaption was pretty good, dispite the fact Mega Man sounded like Peepye (popeye's nephew).

But NT warrior was dumb.

The kid that was the handeler of Guts man was a dyed in the wool ripoff of Gian from Doraemon... and luckily for them, American kids didn't know who the hell that was. Even had the same voice too.

*DrSpengler* · 08-25-2007, 04:08 PM

The 90's Megaman series was fun for camp value and the shear number of Robot Masters they included. I also dug the more..."grown up" character designs that the characters got. I know looking all cutesy and super-deformed is a Megaman staple, but the more superheroy looks were fine, IMO. Ocean Group's voice work was also fantastic.

I've seen the Megaman: Upon a Star OVAs, which despite being little more than Japanese patriotism propaganda, were fun in their own way. And kudos to ADV for bringing back several of the voice actors from the 90's Megaman series to do the dub (well, just Jim Byrne as Dr. Light and Scott McNeil as Dr. Wiley, actually).

Also chalk me up as someone who hated the NT Warrior series. It was a by-the-numbers kids product-pimping anime series, completely devoid of any heart, charm or clever writing.

I'll give this new show a shot, but if it's anything like NT Warrior then I'll just skip it.

*Aelia* · 08-25-2007, 05:07 PM

I for one will probably avoid it like the plague at first, then watch it later and say, "Well, it wasn't the worst thing I've ever seen, but it could've been better." It was the same thing with NT Warrior.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 08-25-2007, 05:17 PM

Seeing as I know the game on which this is based, no way in hell. Thank you.

Zog the Equalizer · 08-25-2007, 06:46 PM

Why the hell cant they just make him a robot like hes supposed to be?
Is that really so much to ask?

*Aelia* · 08-25-2007, 07:04 PM

Apparently so. Boy, I wish it could go back to just being a video game. Oh I wish.

*DrSpengler* · 08-25-2007, 07:17 PM

Alright, suffered through about an episode and a half before quitting.

It's nothing more than the usual generic anime garbage that Japan has been pumping out all decade and a far cry from what I recognize Mega Man as.

I'll pass. Thanks for nothing, Capcom.

The Terror of Death · 08-25-2007, 08:43 PM

Animation 3/5
Story 3/5
Action 3/5
Music 2/5
Characters 3/5

Mega Man Star Force episodes 1-4 gets a 3/5. The show is average. Nothing downright bad but nothing amazing either. I'll catch the remaining episodes on Toonami Jetstream to see if anything changes.

*Drtooth* · 08-26-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

The 90's Megaman series was fun for camp value and the shear number of Robot Masters they included. I also dug the more..."grown up" character designs that the characters got. I know looking all cutesy and super-deformed is a Megaman staple, but the more superheroy looks were fine, IMO. Ocean Group's voice work was also fantastic.

I've seen the Megaman: Upon a Star OVAs, which despite being little more than Japanese patriotism propaganda, were fun in their own way. And kudos to ADV for bringing back several of the voice actors from the 90's Megaman series to do the dub (well, just Jim Byrne as Dr. Light and Scott McNeil as Dr. Wiley, actually).

I'd actually love to get both on DVD, but they are impossible to find and expensive as hell if you do find them.

I really think I might have dodged a bullet ny not being able to see this new show. If they have toys and they look good, I might pick them up. I always wanted Mega man toys when I was little, and never saw them. And almost every time they did come out, I couldn't get them. I'm still missing the Retro roto series (I at least wanted Gutsman.)

Jon · 08-26-2007, 10:54 AM

[QUOTE=Drtooth;551704]I'd actually love to get both on DVD, but they are impossible to find and expensive as hell if you do find them.[QUOTE]

Well, even though the '90s Mega Man is at high 'Buy Used-and-New' prices, I still see Mega Man: Upon a Star listed at Amazon for the retail price.

May be able to find the '90s Series DVDs somewhere still (as some older DVDs pop up from time to time at different stores I go to).

*Deathknight* · 08-26-2007, 09:19 PM

I'm sure it got brutally murdered just got like Rockman.EXE (NT Warrior) did when it showed here in the states. NT Warrior was such a bad dub it made me want to throw something. I love Rockman.EXE but I'll never get to see the ending unfortunately. Only group that subs it takes 6 months to sub one episode.

*Drtooth* · 08-27-2007, 09:18 PM

I had that same problem with the Viewtiful Joe Dub. The show was enjoyable, but I feel they could have made a better dub with better actors. Hell, even 4Kids could have done better. Which is a frightening thing to think about, nes pas?

08-25-2007, 04:25 AM	#1
Jon Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,356	Mega Man Star Force While checking the onscreen guide, saw this latest Mega Man Anime is to premiere [for the US] on Cartoon Network tonight; with a 2-hour showing.

08-25-2007, 09:03 AM	#2
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,494	Oh lord. NT Warrior was bad enough. Cant we get some old-school adaptations? __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

08-25-2007, 05:17 PM	#8
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Seeing as I know the game on which this is based, *no way in hell.* Thank you. __________________

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Zog the Equalizer Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 534	Why the hell cant they just make him a robot like hes supposed to be? Is that really so much to ask? __________________ "Pork rind?" "Pork rind!"

08-26-2007, 09:19 PM	#15
Deathknight Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: One of the 972 rooms of the technodrome Posts: 1,995	I'm sure it got brutally murdered just got like Rockman.EXE (NT Warrior) did when it showed here in the states. NT Warrior was such a bad dub it made me want to throw something. I love Rockman.EXE but I'll never get to see the ending unfortunately. Only group that subs it takes 6 months to sub one episode. __________________ Shredder: "Ninja hall of fame? Ha! Where's MY statue?!" -My Brother, the Bad Guy

08-25-2007, 09:20 AM	#3
The Terror of Death Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 736	I really hope this isnt a waste of my two hours.

08-25-2007, 04:08 PM	#6
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	The 90's Megaman series was fun for camp value and the shear number of Robot Masters they included. I also dug the more..."grown up" character designs that the characters got. I know looking all cutesy and super-deformed is a Megaman staple, but the more superheroy looks were fine, IMO. Ocean Group's voice work was also fantastic. I've seen the Megaman: Upon a Star OVAs, which despite being little more than Japanese patriotism propaganda, were fun in their own way. And kudos to ADV for bringing back several of the voice actors from the 90's Megaman series to do the dub (well, just Jim Byrne as Dr. Light and Scott McNeil as Dr. Wiley, actually). Also chalk me up as someone who hated the NT Warrior series. It was a by-the-numbers kids product-pimping anime series, completely devoid of any heart, charm or clever writing. I'll give this new show a shot, but if it's anything like NT Warrior then I'll just skip it.

08-25-2007, 05:07 PM	#7
Aelia Hamfisted Bun Vendor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,582	I for one will probably avoid it like the plague at first, then watch it later and say, "Well, it wasn't the worst thing I've ever seen, but it could've been better." It was the same thing with NT Warrior.

08-25-2007, 07:04 PM	#10
Aelia Hamfisted Bun Vendor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,582	Apparently so. Boy, I wish it could go back to just being a video game. Oh I wish.

08-25-2007, 07:17 PM	#11
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Alright, suffered through about an episode and a half before quitting. It's nothing more than the usual generic anime garbage that Japan has been pumping out all decade and a far cry from what I recognize Mega Man as. I'll pass. Thanks for nothing, Capcom.

08-25-2007, 08:43 PM	#12
The Terror of Death Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 736	Animation 3/5 Story 3/5 Action 3/5 Music 2/5 Characters 3/5 Mega Man Star Force episodes 1-4 gets a 3/5. The show is average. Nothing downright bad but nothing amazing either. I'll catch the remaining episodes on Toonami Jetstream to see if anything changes.

08-26-2007, 10:54 AM	#14
Jon Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,356	[QUOTE=Drtooth;551704]I'd actually love to get both on DVD, but they are impossible to find and expensive as hell if you do find them.[QUOTE] Well, even though the '90s Mega Man is at high 'Buy Used-and-New' prices, I still see Mega Man: Upon a Star listed at Amazon for the retail price. May be able to find the '90s Series DVDs somewhere still (as some older DVDs pop up from time to time at different stores I go to).

08-27-2007, 09:18 PM	#16
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	I had that same problem with the Viewtiful Joe Dub. The show was enjoyable, but I feel they could have made a better dub with better actors. Hell, even 4Kids could have done better. Which is a frightening thing to think about, nes pas? __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]