C&C - Scryed - "Ryuhou" [6/4]

[The Landstander]

=)

[SirLemming]

SHE BANGS
SHE BANGS

RECKLESS FIRE

SYMPASSEEEEEEEE



Ah yes, Straight Cougar. I can't help but think that a guy with "straight" in his name really has something to prove.

[Dark Soul]

Straight Cougar is nuts

[Demonic Raven]

Man.....that crazy hair...that crazy CHIN (gah, annoys me so much)...and that crazy fast talking. Uh....pretty crazy.

[SirLemming]

I still hate Sherise's voice.

[Eddie G.]

Oh man this sucks. The writing is really just horrid, Plan 9 horrid.

[Perfect Cell]

That Speed guy is Insane...

[Railith]

My feeling of the episode can be summed up with one word, "jigmar" hehehehe.

They said it 2 times this episode!

The car guy owns and I'm hoping for some awesome fights as this show goes on.

[SirLemming]

The way this episode interacts with the first episode is one of the innovative high points of the series.



Oh, almost forgot. I BELIEVE IN DRASTIC MY SOUL!

[Scirel]

Geez, it`s not that bad.

Straight Couga is hillarious, and it looks again like a relaxing action show that`s not "uberdeep" like Wolf`s rain or WHR, but not totally lighthearted either.

[Delthayre]

I don't really like this show, but I watched part of it because I wanted to hear Straight Cougar say, "RADICAL GOOD SPEED!" just once.

[Seiken Izumi]

"I hope...I hope Lil' Slugger attacks [this show]"

[KuwabaraTheMan]

I liked this episode a lot more then the first. The HOLY characters were pretty interesting, although the whole "childhood friend who doesn't remember you" plot is a little cliched. Overall, it was enjoyable.

[SirLemming]

Geez, it`s not that bad.

Straight Couga is hillarious, and it looks again like a relaxing action show that`s not "uberdeep" like Wolf`s rain or WHR, but not totally lighthearted either.If I hadn't seen it before, I'd probably be saying what you're saying. I am making an effort not to be too elitist, and I'll probably stay out of the talkbacks from now on. I don't have much else to say.

[Perfect Cell]

Its not too bad. I actually some what enjoy that Sherisse character...

[PearlRose86]

It's not a horrible show. Granted, it's no "Samuari Champloo" or "Paranoia Agent" - but I liked the second episode better than the first.

I still question why it's on the block like it is, but it's a cute enough show, I suppose. I'll watch it, if only because I want to give it a fair shot first.

I think part of the reason I liked the second episode better than the first was because I reminded myself that while it may be on AS, it's not really an AS-type show. ^^;


-Maggie

[Fatneck]

I'm not really feeling this show, except for Ryuhou's alter. I mean it's a super fast penis with ribbons and a face, that's awesome.

[Demonic Raven]

It's not too bad. The one real down point was that it was kind of slow. We did see into some characters. I do want to find out what's up with Ryuhou though. He doesn't seem like the "lost memory" kind of person. Who knows.

Straight Cougar.....the real up point for this episode. So crazy it's................crazy!

Er....8/10.

[Dark Soul]

I like this show, I thinks it fits just fine with PA and Samurai Champloo behind it. This episode was definately better then the first episode. Its definately not better then Samurai Champloo though. I give this episode a B.

[Railith]

"I hope...I hope Lil' Slugger attacks [this show]"
That's not gonna happen because it would be awesome.

[Duke]

Straight Cougar = Speed Racer with psychic powers.

SHE BANGS
SHE BANGS

RECKLESS FIRE

SYMPASSEEEEEEEEIt's better than "I Believe in Drastic My Soul"...

I still question why it's on the block like it is, but it's a cute enough show, I suppose. I'll watch it, if only because I want to give it a fair shot first. It's a throwaway filler show that Williams Street got for cheap. While I am surprised it's getting some major advertising, it's still basically the new Outlaw Star/Tenchi Muyo! of AS Saturday.

[shoujoaifan]

From these two episodes I can't say its good, but I can't say its bad either ( except with the forced exposition with the guy pactically explaining to the girl how she was a genius, as if she didn't know :shrug: ). Its neither, its just, well, GENERIC. In any case its better than another show that tries to be intellectual and fails. NOT the ones that do suceed.

(Some people complain how WS doesn't normally go for what would probably be the obvious hits but go by an entirely different criteria, taste, or whatever. But considering how most of TV is, if it takes them a broken eggs to get the good shows that have some intelligence, then by all means, go for it. When our brains need a break there's the majority of the comedy, and some shows like this. And of course when we want it intellectual, it has to be intellectual FOR REAL. WHR and WR failed, FLCL succeeded with a few flaws, GITS had problems with the themes overpowering the characters and making most unlikable.)

There was some good stuff about this episode that shown through the neutral mediocreness, like Cougar's antics:

"Wonderful, I have another TWO seconds to live!"

OR

"Once again I have made the world smaller" ( And then he cries a tear of joy :p )

[Scirel]

When our brains need a break there's the majority of the comedy, and some shows like this. And of course when we want it intellectual, it has to be intellectual FOR REAL. WHR and WR failed, FLCL succeeded with a few flaws, GITS had problems with the themes overpowering the characters and making most unlikable.)
I don`t agree about GITS`s charachters, Batou and Togusa were cool, IMO, but I agree with basically everything else you said about this show.

It`s not bad, and it`s not excellent either. It`s a nice little show that dosen`t try to be more than what it is (like the aforementioned shows).

[PickHut]

I liked the backstory of those two people (still trying to remember names at this point), the connection to the first episode, and some more info about that organization. Overall, it wasn't a bad episode.

I give Ryuhou a B-.

[JetMaster5]

Couger just owns this episode. Otherwise, this episode would've been bland.

[Dub]

I strongly dislike this show but I have to say that the entire RADICAL GOOD SPEED sequence made me LOL.

The character designs on this show are awful. Everybody has some kind of elongated or shortened "Jay Leno chin". Its freakish.

[Brent Long]

Straight Cougar is played by Crispin Freeman, the same guy who played Togusa in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.

[Duke]

The character designs on this show are awful. Everybody has some kind of elongated or shortened "Jay Leno chin". Its freakish.The character designer is Hisashi Hirai, who also did the character designs for Fafner and, more notably, Gundam SEED and Gundam SEED Destiny.

[Nyarl]

Heh, the dialogue was terrible, and not just the “you graduated seven years early” bit. I think I’ll pass on this one.

[AkirQueen]

I liked the backstory of those two people (still trying to remember names at this point)
Mino-er, I mean Mimori Kiryu and Ryuhou.

[Juu-kuchi]

Yes children and bedwetters, Straight Cougar is awesome. He's a far cry from the usual dark brooding characters that Crispin plays, which is a good thing and is probably one of Hirai's select few designs that actually looks unique.

[Razor]

I personally liked it a great deal. The show is pretty fun, I think.

[Chuquita]

Better than the first episode, but still pretty bland. Straight Cougar really livened it up though.

[Duke]

It'll get better in the next episode when they break Kazuma out of jail.

[Beat]

Mediocre seems the best way to describe this show. It's not outright horrible, but it's not that great either.

[Scirel]

Mediocre seems the best way to describe this show. It's not outright horrible, but it's not that great either.
Mediocre seems like such a harsh word(I`m probably the only person who thinks that), I prefer the term "okay", but I get what you`re saying.

[Master Moron]

You know, that girl must have said her name about 20 times in this episode...but, I still didn't memorize it...

[FireStarterLE]

she said it about as many times as Cougar messed it up (dont worry he has the same problem remembering names)

Ms. Minori and later its Kazuya :sweat:

[Chosen Raven]

I'm liking this show more than PA and SC. Maybe it's because this is the type of anime I like. Super power unique to each individual, rivalries, spiffy one-on-one superpowered battles, I love it all.

This episode was definitely better than the first. Straight Couger managed to outright own me.

[bigddan11]

This episode gave a little bit of back ground in the series. I can't wait to see how it turns out. All these interesting powers rock, but I'm thinking the main reason this show isn't on Toonami is because the companies name is HOLY. The don't want to denouce religion on toonami after all.

[Duke]

This episode gave a little bit of back ground in the series. I can't wait to see how it turns out. All these interesting powers rock, but I'm thinking the main reason this show isn't on Toonami is because the companies name is HOLY. The don't want to denouce religion on toonami after all.I figured it was because Toonami's full (currently the entire lineup is new-to-CN) and AS had some room.

[Rabi~en~Rose]

it was better then the first episode but none of the characters seem very likable and character types I just dont like in any show namely Ryuhou, Sherisse, and Minori. suddenly Kazuya is much more likable after dealing with those people

[Timmay]

You know, that girl must have said her name about 20 times in this episode...but, I still didn't memorize it...
I could never catch what she was saying either...

[Gruntling]

So we delve a little deeper into s-CRY-ed's story. At least now, some of the things make more sense. I know what an Alter user is, what HOLY is, where they are, who some of the characters are, etc., etc. I think it was better than the first episode, in many ways, but it's still somewhat on the plain side. I think the highlight of the episode, however, what Straight Cougar. The hair, the chin, the fast-talking... He's definately a rowdy and lively person. But it'll still be awhile before I'm completely adjusted to the different type of show it is.

I give Ryuhou a B.

[LKK]

I could never catch what she was saying either...Her name is Mimori Kiryu. There will be many more chances for you to catch her name, but I thought I would help you out anyway. http://www.forums.toonzone.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[herbkir]

S-cry-ed is a perfectly fine action/adventure. It just doesn't fit the image AS has been trying to create for itself. (Actually, neither does Inuyasha anymore, and if IY were being shopped around today, CN would either pass on it or put it on Toonami. But now IY is an Adult Swim institution and I'd be royally PO'd if it were cancelled before all episodes are shown.) (^_*)

[Sketch]

This show just instantly gets better when Cougar shows up.

[vegetable]

To anyone who is able to sit through an entire episode of this, you're all better people than I am.

[JetMaster5]

No, we just have a bigger patience.

[UberMonkey]

I'm not really feeling this show, except for Ryuhou's alter. I mean it's a super fast penis with ribbons and a face, that's awesome.

Oh sweet jesus XD

If you put it that way, the focus of this show is the rivalry between a very strong right arm and an angry penis.

...I don't know if I can look at this show the same way now.

[Duke]

Just wait until we get the guy who can control balls with his mind.

[anime_guru]

agreed

and later on the series, it will get mildly better, a bit cliche though after ep. 13 and the events afterward. But kazuma and cougar will fight, and that one is a pretty good ep.
All in all, I don't expect a whole lot for any series from the first few eps, I just hope and pray it gets better.

[Chad Bonin]

I think I stopped paying attention when I realized the block I was watching was Adult Swim and the show wasn't mature.

[Sketch]

s-CRY-ed was a bad choice. It's obvious. It should have replaced .hack//DUSK some time ago. Or they could have waited for TV-PG to be a norm for CN. Though it does it's job I suppose. It keeps you awake until FLCL (at least it keeps me awake). And we all need a little sanity in our crack sandwhich (PA followed by FLCL would be INSANE - but good - but s-CRY-ed adds some extra flavor like a piece of lettece or something...).

[SirLemming]

Just wait until we get the guy who can control balls with his mind. Or the guy with the big, thick magnum.

And you all think we're exaggerating to make it sound dirty. Well, you'll see. Or hopefully, the dub English is better than the sub English, and you won't see.

[Artimus Gigan]

They should male Perfect hair Forever/Anime Talk show run in a loop during the the one halfhour...

Because really, it's got the stupid antagonistic organization with a stupid name that's probably an acronym for somthing(OMG HOLD?! It's almost as bad as RAPT from Burst Angel) You have the stupid antagonistic guy dressed in all white and silver and who doesn't talk much because he must make it seem like he's a badass, for if he did talk he would be girly. You have the supposed hot-blooded anti-hero guy, who's lines make him come off as a half assed and all his powers seem to be written in by mary sue.

[vegetable]

No, we just have a bigger patience.
fair enough

[Duke]

You have the supposed hot-blooded anti-hero guy, who's lines make him come off as a half assed and all his powers seem to be written in by mary sue.How is shooting three magic bullets any more of a mary sue than creating a giant robot out of nothing, turning a car into a mutated Mach V, or making a tiny little robot girl with super-fast ribbons of death?

[Timmay]

People are being unnecessarily harsh on this series..

We've had two episodes to judge. Give it time.

[Artimus Gigan]

How is shooting three magic bullets any more of a mary sue than creating a giant robot out of nothing, turning a car into a mutated Mach V, or making a tiny little robot girl with super-fast ribbons of death?
because three bullet guy always wins...

[Vallen Valiant]

because three bullet guy always wins...
Believe it or not, there is actually a logical reason for Kazuma to be so strong, even though his attacks are not that special...

It's linked to what Alter Abilities are actualy powered by... but to tell you any more would be spoiling.:D

[dawnyoshi]

I didn't get to say this for the first episode, so I'll say it for this one.

Any show in which the main character has to announce his attack's name, which involves some sort of superhuman power blast, loudly and consistently, does not belong on Adult Swim. =/

and this show blows. It's only confirming my opinion of it from Comic-Con last year.

[Duke]

because three bullet guy always wins...We've seen him in two battles so far. One where he beats up a random character, and one where he got his ass kicked by Ryuoh without any effort on his part.

[jethrek]

Believe it or not, there is actually a logical reason for Kazuma to be so strong, even though his attacks are not that special...

It's linked to what Alter Abilities are actualy powered by... but to tell you any more would be spoiling.:D I bet you thought there "actually being a reason" made it logical.

You were wrong.

Please, don't abuse the word "logical" so blatantly. :(

(and for that matter, having seen tons of cheesy superpower anime, having "A" reason to be powerful written into the plot is merely the ultra-cheesy norm. doesn't fix the complaint)

[jethrek]

Honestly, if AS is going to pick up fighting shows with awful writing, could they at least pick up something with kickass fight choreography like Air Master?

[Artimus Gigan]

It's linked to what Alter Abilities are actualy powered by... but to tell you any more would be spoiling.:D
I'm guessing...it's either

A) The power of love

B) The love of the children

[JetMaster5]

Honestly, if AS is going to pick up fighting shows with awful writing, could they at least pick up something with kickass fight choreography like Air Master? Ok, this is where I'll have to disagree. How does this show have any bad writing in it compared to any other anime, or hell any other entertainment? I've got complaints about this show, but the dialogue is not one of them. The writing is just fine. You want bad writing? Check out Star Wars Episode III. That movie has it in spades.

[Vallen Valiant]

I'm guessing...it's either

A) The power of love

B) The love of the children
...Have I forgot to mention Scryed is a macho show?

Anyway, it's not that cheesy...

[Artimus Gigan]

...Have I forgot to mention Scryed is a macho show?


The power of testosterone

[LordByronius]

Honestly, if AS is going to pick up fighting shows with awful writing, could they at least pick up something with kickass fight choreography like Air Master?
I concur with this statement, wholeheartedly.

It also gets the LordByronius "Thumbs Up SUPERACHIEVER!" seal of approval.

[UberMonkey]

B) The love of the children
Well, that would explain his link with that little girl he lives with...

Actually, I watched this series via fansubs over the course of a few days a few years ago, and as a whole, it came off pretty enjoyable. But, eh, I can't even remember the source of his powers. Just a lot of rainbows.

[Beat]

The power of Bandai!

Oh, wait, that was what put this show on the air. My bad.:p

[Duke]

Actually, I watched this series via fansubs over the course of a few days a few years ago, and as a whole, it came off pretty enjoyable. But, eh, I can't even remember the source of his powers. Just a lot of rainbows.I thought it was explained in this episode that "Alters" have the psychic ability to manipulate molocules in the surrounding area into their specific ability (i.e. Kazuma's arm, Cougar's car, etc.)

[UberMonkey]

I thought it was explained in this episode that "Alters" have the psychic ability to manipulate molocules in the surrounding area into their specific ability (i.e. Kazuma's arm, Cougar's car, etc.)

Well, yeah, I get that they use surrounding matter and "alter" it into whatever thier special thingy is, as evidenced by the huge chunks of landscape that go missing when the characters call upon ther Alters. I was speaking about whatever Vallen Valiant was talking about .

I do seem to remember somthing about an "other side" where that creepy guy who gets introduced at the end is trying to get at.

[Freedom Fighter]

Better than Ep 1. Straight Cougar alone at least made this watchable. Well, for this week at least. The backstory was intriguing, but there's no indication of why Ryuhou is acting so cold towards Mimori.

And do we have cases of 'inconsistent editing' with another Bandai TV dub? I know the organization's right name is HOLY, but I've seen several instances in the first two episodes where signs or dialogue point to say HOLD. While other instances it's mentioned by its correct name. Someone needs to make up their mind...

7 out of 10 for "Ryuhou." Not convinced this is worth watching yet...

[Fatneck]

And do we have cases of 'inconsistent editing' with another Bandai TV dub? I know the organization's right name is HOLY, but I've seen several instances in the first two episodes where signs or dialogue point to say HOLD. While other instances it's mentioned by its correct name. Someone needs to make up their mind.... There was no editing there. HOLY is a taskforce that works within HOLD.

[raykremer]

I wouldn't have expected Crispin Freeman as Straight Cougar but he made it work. Yeah, that guy's crazy. One of the highlights of the series.

[Freedom Fighter]

There was no editing there. HOLY is a taskforce that works within HOLD.Oh, okay. Must've missed that explanation.

[Seiken Izumi]

A) The power of love...Have I forgot to mention Scryed is a macho show?
The power of macho love?

[SirLemming]

Oh, okay. Must've missed that explanation.I don't know if it's ever explicitly explained, at least not for a while. I remember it took about half the series for me to understand the difference, and that's with the subtitles. I imagine it's probably harder when you just hear them saying the words "holy" and "hold" instead of actually seeing "H.O.L.Y." and "H.O.L.D." come up in conversation.