AoD Review: Planetes Vol. #4

[maehara]

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The more I watch of Planetes, the harder it is to write about it without sounding like a gushing fanboy. A lot of that is because the series gives you reasons to care about the characters & what happens to them, good or bad. As well as giving Hachimaki / Tanabe fans something to cheer about, this volume continues to develop the minor characters and throws a few obstacles into the live of some others, and the end result is another hugely enjoyable release.

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Full Review.

[Damo]

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maehara said:
The more I watch of Planetes, the harder it is to write about it without sounding like a gushing fanboy. A lot of that is because the series gives you reasons to care about the characters & what happens to them, good or bad. As well as giving Hachimaki / Tanabe fans something to cheer about, this volume continues to develop the minor characters and throws a few obstacles into the live of some others, and the end result is another hugely enjoyable release.

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Funny I'm the exact opposite the more I see of PlanetES the more it's getting on my nerves. And mainly for the reasons you've sited for praise.

[Njr Scrawl]

I think with Planetes you have to like the whole more than any of its parts.

I keep thinking Nadesico comparisons, but more serious [img]/images/graemlins/stunned1.gif[/img] , though any number of Nadesico characters were more fun. The girl is closest to Megumi perhaps. Oh for Akito instead of Hachimaki - either language!

[ic14]

Yeah this was another good volume of Planetes.

Has anyone else noticed that the opening changes very slightly every few episodes?

[shokoti]

I'm so glad you are liking Planetes (I'm sure I told you that you would way back when we got the 1st disc), because it's one of my favourites. [img]/images/graemlins/happy.gif[/img]

The manga really won me over a couple of years ago when I read it, and although I have yet to see the last two discs (want to marathon the last 8 episodes), it's IMO a great example of how to do a manga adaptation just right. It's an awesome series, so rich in characterisation and a great plot, I can't help but gush over it either. [img]/images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif[/img]

[Damo]

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shokoti said:
so rich in characterisation and a great plot,

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Plot, what plot?
This is PlanetES you're talking about, right?

[shokoti]

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Damo said:
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shokoti said:
so rich in characterisation and a great plot,

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Plot, what plot?
This is PlanetES you're talking about, right?

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No, I'm talking about Planetes. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

But there's a great story in there, you just have to know where to look for it. [img]/images/graemlins/happy.gif[/img]

[maehara]

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shokoti said:
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Damo said:
Plot, what plot?
This is PlanetES you're talking about, right?

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No, I'm talking about Planetes. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
But there's a great story in there, you just have to know where to look for it. [img]/images/graemlins/happy.gif[/img]

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Î*ΛΑÎ?ΗΤΕΣ. Don't argue. [img]/images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif[/img]
As for plot... If you're looking for a single, over-arching plot in the style of say ROD or Tokyo Underground, then Damo's right, there isn't one - but there are a number of little story threads weaving through the series that it keeps coming back to and that hold the whole thing together, and personally I like the way they're used.

There's no show that's capable of pleasing everyone 100%, though.

[Njr Scrawl]

Usual rites-of-passage stories for girlie & the quick tempered guy.
Also their section trying to get recognition for its importance in the greater scheme of things - and why its needed.

Anyone think there is too much slapstick/comedey? That the show should be more serious?

[shokoti]

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maehara said:
but there are a number of little story threads weaving through the series that it keeps coming back to and that hold the whole thing together, and personally I like the way they're used.


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Exactly, the Von Braun story (started on disc 4) is where a lot of things from earlier start to come together, and you see a lot of why the characters are the way they are, etc. Or at least you did in the manga, and I have high hopes for the anime in that regard.