13th December 2010, 12:51 AM
Um, what? That's not what I said at all. Recall that I called Planetes' one attempt so far at a comedy-centric episode, episode 6 (the episode with the self-styled western ninjas on the moon) the worst episode of the 10 I've seen. I didn't say I want more of that at all.
I agree with that. But when episode after episode after episode is about bleak stories about people dying, it certainly can affect how much I like a show... and also I don't think the show is amazing, optimistic parts or sad. It's alright, I like some things about it and dislike others, but it's not great anime. More interesting than your average shows in some ways, sure, but it's got plenty of problems too.
Quote:the story is good because it shows how space and space travel can be amazing and inspiring things but also how the greed/arrogance/ignorance of humanity can turn those things into something sad and oppressive as well. It's not like it's just a dark, depressing [at times] for no reason.
I agree with that. But when episode after episode after episode is about bleak stories about people dying, it certainly can affect how much I like a show... and also I don't think the show is amazing, optimistic parts or sad. It's alright, I like some things about it and dislike others, but it's not great anime. More interesting than your average shows in some ways, sure, but it's got plenty of problems too.