Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
TheNoWhereKing
I will never again watch an anime just because I see it on top ten lists.
This was absolute garbage.
I can kind of understand why so many may have liked this when it first aired, it has a knack for trying to con the audience into believing that it’s deep and is also trying to say something.
But it really isn’t. It’s exposition heavy in parts in such an unnatural way that it made me cringe, at just how bad the conversation between the characters giving the exposition was. To be fair though, all the dialogue in this anime is a mess. Nobody ever actually says anything, when the ‘deep’ moments with Hajime are happening she never actually says anything, she giggles her way through some vague cutesy talk and then says ‘Your fine the way you are’ like that’s meant to be some kind of nirvana…
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In its hurry to do everything differently, it does almost nothing well.
Gatchaman Crowds is a horribly jumbled show. It's a Sentai, but also chooses to dismiss the concept of them. It praises human society in one scene then demonizes it the next. When it's all over, nothing really remains as a theme or meaning.
For what it's worth, the first two or so episodes were fairly good, and despite the steep decline in quality as it went on, it was always at least watchable. But after an incredibly underwhelming finale, and the pointlessness I mentioned above, Gatchaman Crowds is going to remain a very annoying series to me for quite a while.
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The story, as set up initially, is a regular Sentai plot. Bizarrely though, the opponents, the MESS, are retired almost immediately. Their non-threat…
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I'll try to be as short as possible, because this show has a lot of stuff i had something to say, good or bad.
Let's start clarifying one small but important detail: this show is a reboot from the Gatchaman franchise, a mythical anime classic most modern fans, including me, haven't seen. Despite that, i don't recomend this reimagination to the classic Gatchaman's fans to check it out. Kenji Nakamura, the director, used the reboot as an opportunity to share his opinions about social media and the current japanese situation.
I won't lie, the idea and his development on the show is really interesting, and i don't mind it offers a more positive point of view about how technology influence our lives, a subject is usually portrayed in a more grimdark and pessimistic way, about how dangerous…
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Gatchaman Crowds is a show that tackles the boundary between anarchy and freedom of people through a superhero theme. The show plays with "great power comes great responsibility" theme.
The show tackles the theme with average people obtaining supernatural powers, being able to remotely commit crimes or assist people in need. The real conflict begins once large number of people, who are willing to abuse this power, obtains it.
This reveals the nature of anonymity and the people's behaviour. Bergkatse is a representation of malice within internet community, being hostile and negative, impersonating others, while actively destroying other people's livelihood for entertainment.
The concept itself was fine, but representation of these idea through superheroes seemed weak, as their role seem…
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Bird Go!
Gatchman crowds is basically a re-imagination of an older TV series known by a similar name: Gatchaman. This show tells the story of a group of heroes united under one goal: Stopping all evil. Pretty simple right. Taking the more light-hearted shounen like path in story telling; the plot unfolds from the perspective of our main heroine Ichinose Hajime, a fun and quirky character who has just become a gatchaman, one of the legendary and supposedly mythical heroes who protects the world. However as her own character conflicts with the normal identity of secrecy that is being a gatchaman, she soon reveals to the world the truth that has been kept secret for so long, the existence of gatchaman. And it is with this that our story and hers begins.
Characters: 7
Character Development: 6…
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Well in order to prepare for Insight I recently did a rewatch of this series, so hopefully the information I provide in this review will be fresh on my mind and ready for action. Honestly I enjoyed this series a lot, so I'm going to be a bit harsh on it to avoid a bias. I've never seen any other media of Gatchaman, so I hope that will bring a more sincere review. Please take these numbers in stride and think about what they mean, instead of just being numbers out of 10.
Story: 7; good
The synopsis brought a lot of other series to mind, like World Trigger or something akin to it, but when I watched GatchaCrowds, I got something completely different. The synopsis is messy and complicated, much like the series itself. While Gatcha offers a story that is wholesome and unforgettable, its somew…
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Since I recently finished this series (and the director's cut), I feel like I should explain why I loved this series as much as I did. Also, I have not seen the original Gatchaman, but the story is very different in Crowds, so you don't need to worry about watching anything before it. Now, for the review. Bird, go!
Story (8): Gatchaman Crowds is both a deconstruction and homage to the traditional "Hero saving the Earth" story. We have a group of heroes who protect the world from the shadows and have to conceal their identities. However, when a girl named Hajime joins their group, they begin to realize that the way they used to do things might not apply to the modern world. Technology, social issues, and even the villains have all changed. The series feels surprisingly relevant, showing us…
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*Disclaimer: This is a review of the original 12 episodes of the first season
Gatchaman Crowds was a series that I had my eye on, and was planning to watch, but managed to fly under my radar. This was partially because of a bunch of other shows that came up that caught my attention, and the fact that the series had gotten some mixed reviews. But, I finally got around to watching it. There aren’t a lot of super hero anime series’, and I was really interested in the direction that Gatchaman Crowds would take. Is this something noteworthy, or are the negative reviews more accurate than people want to admit?
Story:
Gatchaman Crowds’ story takes place in modern day Japan in the city of Tachikawa. Unbeknownst to the general public, their city has been invaded by a mysterious alien species kno…
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Gatchaman Crowds is a reinterpretation of the 70s sentai show that I'm admittedly not familiar with, but that doesn't really matter because Crowds has about as much connection with the old series as Duke Nukem Forever has to do with Duke Nukem 3D. In fact, this show is pretty much what Duke Nukem Forever should have been. Because just like 3D, the original Gatchaman is as much a product of its time as most 70s anime, and trying to air the same shit in this day and age is like slapping a sign on your product that says "you will forget my existence within two seconds of airing". So for all of Kenji Nakamura's fault, his decision to have the Gatchaman franchise exist in an "ironic" sense shouldn't be one of the complaints directed towards him.
The story is centered on Hajime Ichinose, a chee…
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It's a strange feeling when I think that a series would've done better if it were a different genre. I've only ever felt that way about one anime, and it's this one: Gatchaman Crowds. It had a lot of good points going for it, from it's unique art to the lovable characters, but there were a few things that kept me from enjoying it to it's fullest potential. Namely, the storyline.
Right from the beginning, Gatchaman Crowds starts off on a unique foot with the eccentric main character, Hajime, obsessing over her planners. Shortly after, she meets a very tall, god like fellow who bestows upon her the powers of a Gatchaman: "the wings that protect the planet." It wastes no time jumping into the action after that, when Hajime witnesses her senpai Sugane fighting a "Mess". It grabbed my attenti…
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I have to be honest with how surprised I am with the insightful depth that Gatchaman Crowds offered up with its premise. While appearing to be a loose take and spinoff of the 70s costumed hero series, Gatchaman Crowds' plot revolves around aspects of communication, mainly involving social networking as the series takes place in a near-future setting where a social networking craze called GALAX is popular among the masses and an alien threat exploits GALAX for his own heinous goals. The series explores both the positive and negative aspects of social networking as it highlights how it can benefit the public at large and how said system can be abused for one's personal gains. There are parallels between our female lead Hajime and the alien antagonist Katse as both have similar energetic pers…
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I usually don't review anime I've recently watched. This is because in my experience, my opinion on certain anime seem to change drastically over time. I don't want to give an opinion on a show, then have to do a redux review because I now think the show is a 7/10 instead of a 8/10. I remember a time when I thought Sword Art Online was decent, though that brings back painful memories of myself which I don't want to elaborate on. I recall when I thought Kara no Kyoukai wasn't that great; I guess I was stupid or something back then. There was even a time where I hated Fate/Zero, something that couldn't be further than my thoughts on it currently. But with all that said, today I'll be reviewing Gatchaman Crowds, an anime I only finished watching about two da…
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Beginnings are important. They set the tone for the experience and color the audience's feelings on a work. If done successfully, a medium series can seem better than it is and vice versa. As important as they are, can these first impressions be trumped by the series itself? Most of the time, I'd say 'not really' but Gatchaman Crowds is a glowing exception to that rule. Here we go! (Bird, go!)
Story 7/10
The story of Crowds starts off like the beginning of a lot of super hero shows: a random passerby gets thrown into a conflict that they know almost nothing about and are expected to help their allies triumph over evil (in this case, aliens).The protagonist in this case is Hajime, a quirky girl would loves her stationary. Faster than you can transform into a superpowered hero of justice,…
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"What makes a hero?" At first glance, Gatchaman Crowds is just another shallow superhero anime where the main character beats up lots of baddies, but it's actually far from that. While there are some very nicely done combat scenes, which include 2d and 3d animation, the focus of this show is on the underlying themes. And trust me. There's a lot of them.
The first thing that has to be addressed is the music and soundtrack. Hot diggity damn. The composer of Soul Eater's and Gurren Lagann's soundtracks, godly Taku Iwasaki has created a masterpiece of songs that fall into a ton of categories. They range anywhere from dubstep to opera and I have to say, I'm a fan of all 21 of them. Soundtrack aside, the opening, Crowds, by White Ash, is a perfect fit for the style of Gatchaman Crowds. I still…
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Gatchaman Crowds, adapted by the old classic Gatchaman, also known as G-Force in America. Gatchaman are a group of people who are recruited to protect the earth from alien criminals, such as MESS. Gatchaman are given a Note, which is the physical manifestation of their soul. Similar to Guilty Crown, where one's soul determines their power. Gatchaman Crowds takes place in a relatively modern society in Japan. The technology is notable with the plot revolving around the program GALAX.
Our story starts off with our main protagonist Hajime. She comes off with a very positive character and is recruited for the Gatchaman Crowds. Along side her new members Sugane, Jou, Utsutsu, OD and Paiman, they follow orders from JJ, who is refered to as "God" to fight off the MESS.
Story: (7/10)
Unlike wh…
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Where there's trouble, we need a hero, someone who we can depend on to ensure the public's safety. Who better than Gatchaman?
Don't be fooled by just the title. Gatchaman does exist and in the near future, they are legendary heroes who stands in with the crowds to protect the public. They're not just heroes but beings with supernatural abilities that allows them to fend off threats and criminals. In any city, there's crime. Luckily, Gatchaman is there to put it to end. They're not just wannabees but people who are capable of making a difference.
Gatchaman Crowds is an anime series produced by Tatsunoko Production. It is actually a reboot of the original series. Directed by Kenji Nakamura (C: Control, The Big O, Tsuritama) makes its hot summer debut as one series that can be stunningly en…
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In all honesty, I loved this anime; I really did. I would anticipate a new episode throughout the week while it was on and I would have gone to say it was one of the best anime I have ever watched.
So all I can say after watching all of the episodes is, "What happened?"
STORY - (4): The story was great . . . until the last episode that is. The studio did a really good job building up the tension and the excitement and kept my interest locked. It dropped out foreshadowing on the eventual outcome at little increments and it really added to the mystery and the suspense. The only problem was that they compressed the climax and resolution together into a mediocre ending. Everything was rushed at the end, therefore most of the story telling elements that made the series so great lost all mea…
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Before you hate on me, I'd like to tell you that I actually go by the description of the rating and unlike many people, my rating system doesn't go from 7 to 10. This show is "Fair".
Gatchaman Crowds is more of a fun kind of series with bright and pretty colors to catch your eye, but otherwise it has few good traits. The story was mish-mashed though sometimes interesting, the characters were mostly shallow and unoriginal (with one of them blatantly ripped off) but made to appeal and it had a little bit of your usual humor that no longer makes me laugh put in. It also lacked the flash that something intending on simply being fun and amazing would have thus the series simply failed to deliver anything. The end was seriously unsatisfactory and anticlimactic.
Let's look at the art and animat…
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It's about time I set off and write a review for this anime.
GO BIRD!
Gatchaman Crowds is one of the rare anime this season that caught my attention not so much for what it's about, but the vibrant colors and interesting art-style, so when I began watching this, I honestly didn't know what to expect. I like to think of Gatchaman as the Mecha Power Rangers.
(Although I guess the Power Rangers did have there own giant mecha)
Story: 7/10
The story is rather simple and straight to the point, a group fights everyday for the sake of defending Earth and our faithful MC was chosen to be part of this group, otherwise known as Gatchaman. It doesn't really stray from the standard formula so many stories have set up, good guys come together versus a bad guy, conflicts arise, climax, solution and…
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What makes a hero ?
Kenji Nakamura, known for his iconic works like Mononoke and Tsuritama, and Tatsunoko Productions packed this and some other questions into a new original story loosely based on the old Gatchaman series way back in the 70s. The delivered product transcends that and provides a fresh story appropriate to our current timeline and technological advance. The first episode of this series could determine whether you'll be packed by the sheer amount and intensity of the conversations or irritated by the whole concept and drop it. Be sure you'll miss something if dropping, but this anime isn't made for everybody. In fact it's a glimpse into an impossible future, another dimension to mankind.
The story and premise look very common. A show featuring main characters who're able…
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