Anime with all substance, but no style

demecowen · August 1st, 2006, 11:46 AM

When reading reviews many would call some anime all style, no substance. Meaning having good atmospheres such as action, music, or well-done animation to draw someone in, but has weak plot and/or characters.

But I never heard of an anime having all substance, no style. Having good plots and characters, but a poor atmosphere, that fail to draw in someone.

Can anyone think of an anime like that?

Talon · August 1st, 2006, 11:57 AM

Only one I can think of that fits that description is Berserk.

Leader Desslock · August 1st, 2006, 12:28 PM

I think the way some newer fans dismiss older titles might qualify, in a way.

The only title that comes to mind for me might be.... Now and Then, Here and There? Maybe? I remember thinking it looked like a much older title than it was, and my first impression was that it looked more "cartoony" than I was expecting. great series, but I can see how someone might dismiss it from a glance at the screen shots.

Lord Timaeus · August 1st, 2006, 12:37 PM

Older anime aside, I think RahXephon fits this category quite well. Although it has some of the best storytelling and character drama I've seen in anime, the action scenes aren't that interesting, and the background music is too generic for many fans.

Scandiadream · August 1st, 2006, 01:14 PM

This one's a bit on the old side- though not old school by my definition.

ROLW TV- Chronicles of the Heroic Knight

The art is not as fantastic as the animation in the OVA. However, the storyline, character development, and everything else are great. Plus the soundtrack is really good. I like it even better than the original OVA.

Levon · August 1st, 2006, 01:32 PM

Kaze No Yojimbo, horrid animation quality. Not much style because a good use of colors durring scenes. Weak character designs. But a good story.

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Originally Posted by Lord Kuroishi

Older anime aside, I think RahXephon fits this category quite well. Although it has some of the best storytelling and character drama I've seen in anime, the action scenes aren't that interesting, and the background music is too generic for many fans.

Well the action scenes are lame but the anime has great style, art & animation.

Krueger · August 1st, 2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lord Kuroishi

Older anime aside, I think RahXephon fits this category quite well. Although it has some of the best storytelling and character drama I've seen in anime, the action scenes aren't that interesting, and the background music is too generic for many fans.

Blasphemy!! Style doesn't mean action. RahXephon definitely packs a lot of style.

It's a beautiful series.

Kangaroo Rat · August 1st, 2006, 03:06 PM

I'll second Now and Then, Here and There. The music is actually very good, but the art definitely doesn't foretell the seriousness of the anime.

Another one would be Voices of a Distant Star. It's a short 40-minute film made entirely by a single guy on his computer. As a result, it obviously doesn't have the studio quality that others have, but it is a great story.

Lord Timaeus · August 1st, 2006, 03:14 PM

Well, I normally don't count animation, and I was trying to think of a more modern anime, so RahXephon was the closest thing on my mind. Of course, like Coach Z, I wouldn't know majesty if it bit me in the face.

Levon · August 1st, 2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Krueger

Blasphemy!! Style doesn't mean action. RahXephon definitely packs a lot of style.

It's a beautiful series.

If thats not style I don't know what is.

Leader Desslock · August 1st, 2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kangaroo Rat

Another one would be Voices of a Distant Star....

That was the other one I almost mentioned. No frills, just storytelling through glimpses.

seba_boi · August 1st, 2006, 06:48 PM

I'm thinking Patlabor: The Movie, but even that has some great atmosphere and characters... I don't know any anime that has no sense of style...

geteg · August 1st, 2006, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Levon

If thats not style I don't know what is.

hrm, that girl with the pink hair looks yummy lol. =)

Levon · August 1st, 2006, 07:07 PM

Quon is yummy.

Talon · August 1st, 2006, 07:28 PM

Feh

Megumi > Quon

August 1st, 2006, 11:46 AM	#1
demecowen old school, mecha style Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 153	Anime with all substance, but no style When reading reviews many would call some anime all style, no substance. Meaning having good atmospheres such as action, music, or well-done animation to draw someone in, but has weak plot and/or characters. But I never heard of an anime having all substance, no style. Having good plots and characters, but a poor atmosphere, that fail to draw in someone. Can anyone think of an anime like that? __________________ Never forget your past, focus on the present, take a glance to the future.

August 1st, 2006, 11:57 AM	#2
Talon Burn My Dread Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Ancient City of Rhy'Leh Posts: 1,379	Only one I can think of that fits that description is Berserk. __________________ "Although he may have some emotional issues to work out, I KNOW that satan use this evangelion series to mess with his mind and to confuse him in his faith. To those who think it is good -- Beware! It is darkness. It blinds even clear thinking, Christian kids." - A concerned mother ^ROFLMAO^

August 1st, 2006, 12:28 PM	#3
Leader Desslock Watching Reign: The Conqueror Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13,533	I think the way some newer fans dismiss older titles might qualify, in a way. The only title that comes to mind for me might be.... Now and Then, Here and There? Maybe? I remember thinking it looked like a much older title than it was, and my first impression was that it looked more "cartoony" than I was expecting. great series, but I can see how someone might dismiss it from a glance at the screen shots. __________________ Desslock's opinion doesn't even factor in because he's played Devil's advocate for both sides of the argument... ~Chuchuchrain

August 1st, 2006, 01:14 PM	#5
Scandiadream Super cool chick Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,856	This one's a bit on the old side- though not old school by my definition. ROLW TV- Chronicles of the Heroic Knight The art is not as fantastic as the animation in the OVA. However, the storyline, character development, and everything else are great. Plus the soundtrack is really good. I like it even better than the original OVA. __________________ I'm the proverbial square peg in the round hole.

August 1st, 2006, 03:06 PM	#8
Kangaroo Rat YAR! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baltimore Posts: 116	I'll second Now and Then, Here and There. The music is actually very good, but the art definitely doesn't foretell the seriousness of the anime. Another one would be Voices of a Distant Star. It's a short 40-minute film made entirely by a single guy on his computer. As a result, it obviously doesn't have the studio quality that others have, but it is a great story. __________________ Current Avy: Rei the Pirate ARR!

August 1st, 2006, 12:37 PM	#4
Lord Timaeus Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kamina City, WA, kicking Renton to the curb Posts: 3,428	Older anime aside, I think RahXephon fits this category quite well. Although it has some of the best storytelling and character drama I've seen in anime, the action scenes aren't that interesting, and the background music is too generic for many fans.

August 1st, 2006, 03:14 PM	#9
Lord Timaeus Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kamina City, WA, kicking Renton to the curb Posts: 3,428	Well, I normally don't count animation, and I was trying to think of a more modern anime, so RahXephon was the closest thing on my mind. Of course, like Coach Z, I wouldn't know majesty if it bit me in the face.

August 1st, 2006, 06:48 PM	#12
seba_boi angels open the doors for me. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Erth Posts: 2,208	I'm thinking *Patlabor: The Movie, but even that has some great atmosphere and characters... I don't know any anime that has no sense of style... __________________ LONG LIVE YOKO KANNO!!!* Brawl Code-- FISH: 2062 8831 8143 MarioKart Code--1075 1340 9855 Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom Code--MEH!: 5328-2318-7355

August 1st, 2006, 07:07 PM	#14
Levon There can be only one! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Animenation Posts: 11,467	Quon is yummy. __________________ MyAnimeList Avatar: Keroro (Sgt. Frog) "Ask not what Gundam can do for you – ask what you can do for Gundam." - Keroro

August 1st, 2006, 07:28 PM	#15
Talon Burn My Dread Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Ancient City of Rhy'Leh Posts: 1,379	Feh Megumi > Quon __________________ "Although he may have some emotional issues to work out, I KNOW that satan use this evangelion series to mess with his mind and to confuse him in his faith. To those who think it is good -- Beware! It is darkness. It blinds even clear thinking, Christian kids." - A concerned mother ^ROFLMAO^