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Jan. 1, 2009
AHoodedFigure commented on AHoodedFigure's Topic Tezuka Osamu's Buddha 9:54AM
Thank you, that's more what I was hoping for Kuro.It's been a few days since I read 3, but yeah he gets his title toward the end of the 3rd volume.  As to whether or not he earned it yet, who's to say?I'm along similar lines to you, but the way it's framed you can't help but see the wisdom in the way things play out.  I just don't know ...

Dec. 23, 2008
AHoodedFigure had a submission approved for Buddha for a total of 1,710 points. 12:44PM
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Dec. 22, 2008
AHoodedFigure commented on AHoodedFigure's Topic Tezuka Osamu's Buddha 4:58PM
I guess this is what passes for wit nowadays.  Thanks for playing.

AHoodedFigure wrote on Resonate's wall 4:52PM
I guess your sense of humor and mine are a bit different.
AHoodedFigure had a submission approved for Osamu Tezuka for a total of 1,710 points. 11:29AM
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AHoodedFigure created a blog Tezuka Osamu's Buddha 10:40AM
I've just finished volume 2 of Osamu Tezuka.  I'm surprised that a fictionalized story of the rise of one of the world's LEAST offensive religions is so gripping, but the drama and humor, combined with the quirky translation and art that is sometimes fluid and sensual and other times breathtakingly detailed, make for a truly unique work.  I have not seen anything like this in any form.I have to admit ...
Dec. 20, 2008
AHoodedFigure commented on gia's Topic Sleeeeeeeeep. 1:39AM
I have insomnia that varies from day to day.  Sometimes it's so quick it's not really insomnia, other times I've stayed up ALL NIGHT without sleeping, although the average is 20 minutes to an hour.  Now that I know that you don't likely gain any more weight from eating late, I think I'm helped by having a bit of a meal before going to bed.  Might be a blood sugar ...

Dec. 19, 2008
AHoodedFigure wrote on Count_Zero's wall 12:30AM
I liked Gunbuster when I saw it, especially with its use of realistic time dilation, but people often talk about it in different ways. Some say it's a parody of other space battle genre movies, others say it's an example of the standard. How does one place Gunbuster in context, given the other shows that were out at the time?
AHoodedFigure had a submission approved for Captain Harlock for a total of 1,710 points. 12:26AM
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Dec. 14, 2008
AHoodedFigure commented on gia's Topic OMGSNOW! 10:54AM
Do you have the same problem that Seattle does: when it snows everyone starts freaking out and forgetting how to drive?  The whole city practically shuts down, it's pitiful :)

AHoodedFigure wrote on Rain_Man's wall 10:51AM
Thanks for your comment on my lil' film :)
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Dec. 13, 2008
AHoodedFigure commented on gia's Topic How's the weather out there? 6:56AM
No daylight, clouds or no clouds.  Slightly below freezing.  Snow taller than kids, or stamped flat into deadly sheets of ice.  When the wind blows you think about digging a hole. climbing in, and waiting until it stops.  No precipitation for a while, but when it hits it will hit hard for days on end."Life on the frontier!" they said, "live the adventure!" they said.*clutches warm mug of hot cocoa ...

Dec. 12, 2008
AHoodedFigure created a blog 我寫網誌,A因此我可以測試在汉字的網誌標題. 2:43AM
Sorry, don't know if that's written correctly.  Need to practice and not use babelfish.This is a blog used to test the efficacy of non-standard characters as blog link text.Now I'm adding plain ASCII to the subject heading to see if it changes things.Yes, yes it does. 
AHoodedFigure commented on Lan's Topic Frankenstein Myth and Anime 1AM
I wrote a bit about Frankenstein's monster (and the doctor) on giant bomb if it'll help at all:http://www.giantbomb.com/profile/ahoodedfigure/frankenstein-forgotten-a-creation-that-has-outlived-its-creator/30-16928/It also helps to read the original story again, to get an idea on how they deviate from the archetype.  As far as examples, I can't really give any unless you considers Darkstalkers within the domain of your paper.As far as your last question, I think the connections largely stem from the culture.  ...

Dec. 11, 2008
AHoodedFigure had a submission approved for Planetes for a total of 1,710 points. 7:30PM
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AHoodedFigure had a submission approved for Galaxy Express 999 for a total of 1,710 points. 6:54PM
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Added by AHoodedFigure on Dec. 22, 2008

I've just finished volume 2 of Osamu Tezuka.  I'm surprised that a fictionalized story of the rise of one of the world's LEAST offensive religions is so gripping, but the drama and humor, combined with the quirky translation and art that is sometimes fluid and sensual and other times breathtakingly detailed, make for a truly unique work.  I have not seen anything like this in any form.

I have to admit I was a bit put off by Osamu Tezuka's art style, which to me fudged too many important traits that help ground a character as at least resembling human.  The bendy limbs and flexible faces bugged me.  But I think this was my fault for not actually paying attention to the stories his characters were attached to.  I'll probably always be drawn to the more realistically drawn figures I think, but as you read you see such personality and vibrancy attached to simple, random characters that it feels as though the tone of the work could not have been achieved any other way.

While it follows Siddhartha Gautama's life and times, there are many fictional characters that help give the work depth and humanity that a simple retelling of the facts and myths fall flat or feel like propaganda.  There are genuine philosophical stances taken in the book, but they don't feel one-sided.  You see people in the book suffering under the vagaries of their own social system, and you find yourself rooting for Siddhartha's enlightenment so he can help ease these people's suffering.

This is a letter, I guess, to people who, like me, might discount the work because of the art style, or the subject matter.  I just happened to check this out at my library and was just floored by how well it was done.

This snippet is regarding the mid 2000's English language release, which uses some modern references that are obviously not possible given the time frame of the story.  Too many of these would be jarring, but there are just the right amount of references to modern technology or sensibilities to add funny punctuation to what is generally a solidly period-based story. 
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Added by AHoodedFigure on Dec. 12, 2008

Sorry, don't know if that's written correctly.  Need to practice and not use babelfish.

This is a blog used to test the efficacy of non-standard characters as blog link text.




Now I'm adding plain ASCII to the subject heading to see if it changes things.
Yes, yes it does. 


Added by AHoodedFigure on Dec. 10, 2008

Been in this situation before?  Maybe a different frame of mind is what's needed :)

  

I'm a bit disappointed with the timing in Go Animate.  The rote animations of the characters never seem to sync up properly, making things a bit of a crap shoot, as they say.  Bleh.  Still, it's a fun toy.


Added by AHoodedFigure on Dec. 10, 2008

Go Animate is OK.  I imagine other animation suites are better, but this one is free, so...

  


Added by AHoodedFigure on Dec. 5, 2008

I'm going to list here all the stuff I, or someone else, should probably try to get to one of these days.

銀河鉄道999!!!!!!

Ai Me My Strawberry Eggs (if you're into that sort of thing)

Bubblegum Crisis

Votoms

Big O

Tank Police

Appleseed

Battle of the Planets/G - Force

(macross?)

To be updated


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