Ron D:
> Yes, I've been watching this one as well, I've seen the first 6 episodes
so
> far and have really enjoyed it was well, although I'd hardly say that it's
a

    I've seen up to episode 10, though I didn't actually watch them in
detail.

> generic mecha girl prototype.  Fact of the matter is, we haven't seen a
whole
> lot yet in regards to anything other than it goes in a couple of different
> directions than I was expecting.  The idea is that she can break free from
> the stereotype, and in many ways, IMO, Gainax is responsible for creating
the
> stereotype in the first place ^_^  And I think they are doing that... for
> instance

    Well, Mahoromatic is borderline porn... ever seen the cover for the
manga?

> One thing that I find interesting is the way that conflict is being
created.
> For instance, we find out that she killed Misato's father in the line of
duty
> if you will - now although it would seem like a set up for what could be a
> generic plot hole, the fact of the matter is that the interaction between
the
> two characters has become fairly well developed here and knowing gainax,
the
> story, and the way that this issue is going to be handled will make this
show
> anything besides typical.  Let's not forget that he doesn't know about her
> expiration date either... this could very well wind up being one of the
most
> bittersweet series we have seen in a very long time.

    I think the fact that you know Mahoro's going to die from the get-go is
what makes the series interesting to me, even though I don't really like the
content.  I like Mahoro's design.  She's pretty cute and well-drawn, and the
wing form actually looks cool.  I want to know how it's going to turn out...
knowing Gainax, I think they will let her die as opposed to having a miracle
happen and everyone lives happily thereafter.

    Kind of reminds me of the ending of Gunbuster, the only other Gainax
anime I liked (Kare Kano doesn't count because it's directly translated from
the manga).


Don