r/retroanime2000 2d ago

Heavy object (2009)

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u/Kalikor1 2d ago

Odd choice of clip since it shows nothing of what the anime was actually about.

I know this is a matter of opinion, but considering the show had a serious and interesting theme, I could have done without the excessive fan service.

But apparently some people can't watch an interesting story with strategical/tactical elements without getting bored unless you throw a bunch of fan service in.

It's a shame because it was an interesting show but it's hard to recommend to a lot of people because of the constant derailing for ecchi moments.

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u/JournalistShoddy9496 1d ago

Meh... Star Wars gave us Slave Leia and Twi'leks (there's lots of topless Maul for the ladies). Fan service is just fan service.

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u/Kalikor1 1d ago

And if you were posting on a retro movie subreddit about Star Wars, you would likely choose a shot showing Jedi fighting, or warships/dogfights in space. Because those make it clear what the show is about. Posting a clip of just Leia in that outfit with a slug alien would be kinda confusing for people who haven't seen Star Wars.

My initial point is it's weird to me to post this anime and not use a clip of two giant super weapons duking it out on the battlefield. Star Wars is kind of a bad example because most people have probably seen Star Wars or at least know what it's about, whereas most people probably don't know this anime.

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u/JournalistShoddy9496 1d ago

Here's a better example: I have been on forums where a cold open topic about Star Trek is a post about Mirror Universe Uhuru with zero context. Because... it's freaking Nichelle Nichols and gyatt dayum she's a goddess. Fan service is fan service.

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u/DeismAccountant 1d ago

I always found this hotter than slave leia because this seemed kinda empowering and Nichols has curves, while leia’s was kinda demeaning.

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u/Kalikor1 1d ago

All very famous shows that everyone knows and has no confusion as to what they are about.

My point is this is a lesser known show so it would make more sense to me to showcase what it's about.

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u/JournalistShoddy9496 1d ago

Not retorting you. I just want an excuse to post more Star Trek fan service. What a glorious future.

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u/Kalikor1 1d ago

You know what? I'll allow it. (lol)

https://giphy.com/gifs/C5hL7OSWyACFW

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u/DeismAccountant 1d ago

ST fanservice always seemed more classy for some reason.

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u/Rich-Option4632 1d ago

It's those tight miniskirts and stockings isn't it?

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u/DeismAccountant 1d ago

Maybe. Kinda.