Why do people hate mecha?
Why do people think stuff like this is "better" because it's darker than something like GaoGaiGar...
Joseph Diaz
Jonathan Carter
I don't think the two are comparable.
The purpose of the two is entirely different, one is constructed with the intent of entertaining its audience, the other with the intent of either making them think and/or feel something.
Also angel's egg probably isn't the best example, Oshii explicitly said that it's just expressive, it's not meant to convey any meaning.
Nolan Rivera
From talking to normalfags about it
>they think it hasn't got a story
>the exceptions they like, usually CG and TTGL, "aren't" mecha
>it's too unrealistic
All these are bullshit of course
Jose Barnes
Shut up
Nolan Jenkins
GaoGaiGar is really funny and enjoyable
these haters are the new Eva fans
full of bullshit
Blake Cox
based
Aiden Ward
> being dark, introspective and moody
Because such show is quite rare despite its potential diversity, while
> a fun crazy show
are so many despite most of them are copy pastas with up to at most 10 subcategories.
Luis Moore
>Why do people think stuff like this is "better" because it's darker than something like GaoGaiGar
what a rollercoaster of a sentence
Tyler Collins
It might be because the people into creating "deep" stuff are more prone to introspection and ambiguity of morality, which leans to creations that rely less on external stimuli. I also think Romantic ideas of artistic genious play part what is seen "deep". These combined we have created the culture where sobriety seems more noble, and thus encourages seeking such creation beyond the natural demand of it.
Luis Taylor
>Why do people think stuff like this is "better" because it's darker than something like GaoGaiGar?
Well, this whole question is based on a huge strawman. People don't think it's "better", because it's darker. I don't want to deal with relativism, so let's say that personally for me, it's better, because:
>It's unique, and in a good way.
Like science, art is constantly evolving. You can't have a technologically advanced society that isn't culturally advanced as well and vice versa. Therefore, trying new approaches, mapping uncharted territories, improving on the already existing concepts is inherently more valuable than producing copy-pasted cookie-cutter entertainment. To liken it to industry, It's like a difference between mass-producing a commercial product and inventing some new technology. Sure, you can fail miserably, but when you succeed, you've helped to move the medium forward a little.
>There is a lot of things to analyze.
Apart from being entertaining to watch, the show leaves a lot of things to think about. Analyzing the show is fun, and it's much more long-lasting than what regular entertainment can give me.
>One of the purposes of art is to inspire.
Angel's Egg gave inspiration to people who've created some other pieces of media I enjoy. If entertainment is what you value the most, this single spark can give birth to exponentially more entertainment somewhere along the way.
>It resonates with me emotionally.
I don't think I need to explain this one.
Oh, and the animation and music is also great.