RP General Discussion

@Katrix
I know... I know... It's like a stealth-nerd talking to a ninja. One likes to think that they know a lot, while the other can physically prove it.
It's kinda harsh to judge a piece of media that I have yet to finish. Especially if that media is one that I really like. But that's how I occasionally can be. Harsh as hell. When you've experienced some great endings in your time, your judgement towards them can be very strict. It must just be how I get carried away and go Reggie Fils-Aime ("My body is ready!") when an ending comes up. Only to get disappointed.

Heh... I'm a guy with a split-personality, a love for mahou-shoujo anime, and has a very stern judgement towards endings (and let's not forget my two demon lolis)... Either I'm the most chaotically unusual person or I'm not even human at all.

@TRXD

well the ending is kind of a love it/hate it kind of thing. The hung you have to remember tough is if it's realistic. Remember that the show does try to add some realism.

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@Katrix
So you're saying that the ending we got

This is an ACTUAL spoiler

in which wishing for all the witches to no longer exist as a concept, which in turn causes Madoka to become god and then recreate the entire universe in her mind's eye

is realistic? How?

There are SO many other ways that Madoka and Homura could have ended it all. So many others. That ending was actually the least realistic in my perspective. One that seemed rushed and uncreative. Seriously, when a pure-hearted girl is going to get a wish granted, she is always going to wish for the best thing for her friends and for all of mankind. (SUSTIC, don't you dare make a wish-granter in TSU. You'll know what'll happen.)

I'm not saying that I could think up of anything better. I can't. I'm not as talented as the writers for Madoka Magica were. I'm just saying that the ending wasn't good in my perspective because it seemed to only exist for the sake of granting Madoka a wish and ending the show on a light note. Heck, maybe even killing Madoka and Homura might have lead to a greater ending where no-one gets a happy ending (except Kyubey, despite being emotionless). That could have conveyed much more than what we got. Much more. It would have left a lasting impact on the viewers compared to the ultimate wish of Madoka's.

Sure, the talks between Madoka and her friends as the world is reborn are touching and the whole context of the ending wasn't too bad. But that's really all the good stuff I can think of when it comes to the ending. The resolution of the witch-magical girl was not good. Madoka's wish was not good and too predictable. The climax of the story was not good. All of these things lead to a sub-par ending. It might be a decent ending. But in the show's context, its not good.

This is just my opinion. I don't want to argue about how I might be a heretic for proclaiming these words. But it gets to me how people overlook these major points regarding the ending.

@TRXD

To be honest TRXD I NEVER had the idea of a wish-granter in TSU. There are beings that can grant wishes, but they will either come at a very big price or there will be very simple wish restrictions. Even then I never planned on actually having one, and still won't. Having a being that can actually grant wishes is just kind of... lame, and cliche in my opinion. As such I try to avoid those kind of beings in TSU, as well as hope no one makes a wish granter in the future.

@TRXD

*Was still talking about Rebellion*

I can see what you mean with the original show tough. Heck, she doesn't even wish the witches away. Instead she just defeats them before they become witches. The wish did have way too many loopholes.

As for Rebellion ending, if you know what to look for, you can see it coming from a mile away. Personally tough I have to say I was a bit surprised.

I do have to say something tough. WATCH REBELLION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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@SUSTIC
Good. I wouldn't want massive deus-ex-machina moments like wish-granters. Seriously, if Trista got her wish granted then who knows what could happen. Not that she's a bad girl. But the amount of stuff she could cause by her innocent wishes would be devastating. Even if the after-effects were unintentional.

@Katrix
Let's see here... Where did I put Rebellion in my anime queue? It should be around here somewhere... Ah! Here. Right next to... Gosick... *facedesk*
Ok-ok-ok-ok-ok. Here's the deal. I'll wrap up Doki Doki Precure and then I'll watch Rebellion. How about that? That or I'll mess my brain up by halting Doki Doki and watch Rebellion as soon as I get home from college (in 6 hours...).

Also, new profile pic! Finally decided to change it after quite a while. My profile pic is now Regina. *giggle* (And yes, I know its an "avatar"...)

@TRXD

Yeah that's the reason why I try to avoid characters with such powers.

Also

DAMN YOU AND YOUR REGINA AVATAR! SHE IS TOO DAMN ADORABLE LOOKING IN THAT PICTURE!

@SUSTIC
*giggle* I chose that particular still just because of that. :p Accent the cuteness to the max!

@TRXD

You decide, as long as it doesn't take too long.

Wow such a ... bright and glossy picture. Luckily I'm immune, although it's a bit too bright for my taste. I normally prefer something a bit more shaded like the Homulilly Avatar I use.

@Katrix
Blame Toei. They use really high contrast and bright colours in their shows. Of which I can understand because of how most children's shows are presented. It's nice in some places but it can be bad in others. Fortunately, Toei know what they are doing and don't mess it up. But seriously, the colours make Regina's hair look artificial. At least Dark Regina looks realistic and less contrasting (and more Flandre-like).

Originally posted by you, Katrix-sama
[...] as long as it doesn't take too long.

... Yeah... Doesn't take too long... Not that a 50 episode anime will be that long at all...