Sometimes reading episode summaries will spoil the entire thing for you. This is not the case. You're not ready for what happens in this episode.
I'm waiting for it to hit the fan because I've heard that this spin off series is capital-B Bad, but I'd love to be delightfully misinformed. I actually really loved this pilot episode as a huge fan of Soul Eater (and though boob jokes aren't really my thing, I had to humor the parallel to the main series). So far I already enjoy seeing the more high school-esque shenanigans that aren't seen in Soul Eater; SE really cuts to the chase of its plot and leaves the academics and growing pains of becoming a weapon to the imagination. Excited to see more!
This anime is a classic of it's era. I first saw Ouran more than a decade ago as a young kid and, in immediate hindsight, oh, god, why, but re-watching it as an adult has brought me so much insight. OHSHC is off-the-wall goofy, and at least for the first fourth or third of the show, questionably creepy. Follow through this series and you'll understand why each character is the way they are and how they are self-aware of their taboos, how they all are just a genuine band of friends trying to make the world a better place and the people they encounter happy. ...Not to say that this anime is that deep, although the lessons can be wholesome. It's a cute one if you let it be. You will fall in love with all of the characters, they're all extremely memorable.
...Huh. One prefacing comment before my real discussion: I can't tell if this is Queerbait: The Anime or if you're supposed to give into the heavy implications. (One of the many, many instances: "Reki, my love... of skateboarding is because of you.") Off the bat, this anime is gorgeous. I love the physics and attention to detail in (most of [see below]) the character's movements, posing, and weight. This show really seemed to have a lot of love and care for the subject matter of skating, and it such a great series to get hyped for the hobby/sport. The characters are lovable and memorable... Well, except the elephant in the room. Basically, the whole schtick of the anime is about skateboard racing where sabotage is free game. ...But the antagonist takes it overboard time and time again without consequence. Surely someone would think to stop him, right? I found it really distracting, also, that Adam was the only one who seemed to consistently defy physics. The message of the overall show is kinda corny, but it's cute in it's own right, too. Disorganized thoughts here, but Reki's three-episode-long pout fest was kind of annoying and disheartening, as well. The ending was unfortunately weak and I really wished the main antagonist had more resolve, redemption, or character development, because it was very clear he had a devastating backstory that could have contributed to his current state. Anyways, 8/10, I will probably watch it again. Oh, and, P.S: The soundtrack is sick.
TraktTV requires a minimum of five words to post a comment, but all I have to say is:
WHAT?
This isn't a Christmas movie at all.
I was truly surprised by how much I actually enjoyed this film, and in my opinion the cinematography seemed ahead of its time. It follows very closely to the novel, though the story line was paced faster to fit the standard hour-and-a-half. Sort of disappointed the first barber scene wasn't include, you know the one where the barber considers slitting Henry's throat and the porter laughs about how funny it would have been if he did... But I get it, I get it; I lived without it. I'd probably recommend this film on a sleepy Saturday night, overall.
"Everything is amazing." Someone had already commented a review with this very statement, but it must be reiterated: Please. You have an hour. You do. This film might just change your life, or at the very least remind you that you and everyone around you is simply human. I promise this movie is worth your time. Spread some love and experience life, if they are the only things you do.
Why is this episode paced so poorly
There really is not much more to say than that this series is an utter masterpiece. I can't even fathom what further seasons will bring to the table. Saying the art and directing and audioscaping are absolutely perfect is somehow an understatement. You just have to experience it all for yourself.
This two-parter is off-the-wall a touch beyond MITM's standards. Adoration.
Genuinely adore that none of the character conflicts get resolved in this episode. Not a one.
Such a good episode. I love redemption.
Genuinely such a good episode. Love the Hallmark ending (with a MITM twist, of course :))
Finally Lois has a real reason to be p!ssed off.
This episode just makes me sad.
So why was Malcolm being punished?
Just when you think Butters has had it rough, something else stacks onto his shoulders
Love the return of the Gay Fish :)
The Butters/Kenny/Jimmy bit is so damn funny
in my favourites because i absolutely adore mysterion
edit: NOTHING is preparing you for that ending. Nothing!
I prematurely started to write a comment on "oh, despite how much i hate cartman, i also hate seeing him cry!" Don't be fooled! Oh, how far he will go.
"GETTING RID OF TOOTH DECAY IS WHAT I'M TRYNA F*CKIN' DO!!"
Such a great episode, the lack of real ending rules.
Despite being a classic, this episode doesn't really go anywhere. Still a cute one, though.
A Butters story within a goth+vamp kid story? A dream episode come true.
As a kid, we watched South Park out of order or when it aired. This was my first favourite episode.
If you hate Cartman, you'll love this episode!
This one's hard to watch for a lot of reasons.
Say what you want about Georgia Madchen and Doctor Suctliffe. Say what you want about the human cello and the totem pole. Yeah, future mutilations and characters are horrifying, too, but damn Will as Gideon in the back of the van is another level of terrifying.
