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The Big O (1999)

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Posted on January 25, 2006 by Andy

The Big O is certainly a staggering mix of influences. The opening credits feature the thumping strains of Big O set to Queen’s “Flash Gordon’s Theme” over a silhouetted giant robot. From there you are thrown into a shadowy, thirties, art deco world clearly labelling Paradigm as sister city to Gotham City and the square-jawed features of Roger Smith mark him as a not-so-distant cousin to Bruce Wayne. These elements do not so much recall the Batman Animated series but … (read more)

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Argentosoma (2003)

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Posted on January 25, 2006 by Deni

Borrowing from classical literature is nothing new in anime, and neither are themes of the armoured body, as evidenced by the numerous mecha titles available. Volume 1 of Argentosoma is unapologetic about its origins in that respect. Sure, if you’re looking for it, you’re going to find bits of Neon Genesis Evangelion or Robotech in there (“Hey those ships remind me of the Invid series” says my brother with a mixture of wistful approval and dismay), but the old take … (read more)

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