whosasking wrote:
Apparently, I may be mistaken about Read or Die. If Read or Die can be obtained, perhaps it can bode well for the TV series once it becomes available. But I know X and Ghost in the Shell are gone, the Evangelion movies are ruled out because CN doesn't wanna show Eva...
Just a bit of nit-picking here. While CN has displayed disinterest in the Eva series, End of Eva might not be completely out of the picture. End of Eva can be watched apart from the series, and the religious stuff and the sensitive issues only exist in context with the rest of the series. Taken as it is, End of Eva is actually relatively moderate. (Although the gore factor is pretty high.) Add onto that the fact that the movie was licensed to another company than the series (thereby making the negotiation of the license somewhat easier) and it doesn't seem entirely out of the picture. End of Eva is a bad way to step into the Evangelion franchise, but it is hard not to admit how well the movie stands on its own merits. Moreover, I think the point of this thread is to suggest movies, not to debate which ones may or may not be shown. Since we don't even have a movie night set in stone right now, all of this discussion is purely hypothetical.
With that out of the way, I'd like to suggest a couple movies, as well:
Jin-Roh - Highly unlikely candidate for broadcast due to its questionable content, but still a rather entertaining movie in its own territory. Gripping, beautiful and deliciously violent, this is one of the few anime movies I've watched more than once with a grin plastered across my face each time I watched it. This would require too many edits, and I'm not really suggesting it to be shown on Adult Swim; although, I wouldn't complain if I saw on here.
Castle of Cagliostro - One of the finest Lupin flicks, this is surely a movie that will find a place in every viewer's heart. Although this is one of Hayao Miyazaki's earliest works, it's hard to argue that it is not one of his best. (Assuming Miyazaki actually has a worst, of course.) Likable characters, intense action scenes and an unassuming sense of humor, everything about this film literally oozes in quality. Minor editing would be needed, but nothing over what you'd find in an episode of Bebop.
Perfect Blue - A riveting tale that picks you up from the beginning and doesn't let you go until the very end. A bit on the gory side, again, but it doesn't deter from the overall quality of the movie. Spectacular animation, and unique storytelling fuel this anime, easily leaving its mark on you once its finished. Edits are bound to be plentiful, but it's still worth the effort.
Tokyo Godfathers - Keeping in tune with anohter suggestion directed by Satoshi Kon. Although I realize this one's actually running in theatres over here right now, these things tend to be short-lived, so it might be a viable choice when and if Adult Swim gets a movie night. Following three homeless degenerates who embark on an inadvertantly life-changing journey shortly after finding a baby in the trash. Edits are a toss up.
Metropolis - This is an awe-inspiringly beautiful anime that simply leaves one dumbfounded by the time its done. Even after seeing it many, many times, this move, upon recollection, seems but a mere blur from beginning to end. Everything is so impeccably polished, from the charcater design to the painstakingly detailed backgrounds, it's hard not to agree that this is an abundant feast for the eyes. Chock on a completely adequate storyline, characters that you'll instantly find yourself attracted to, and an ending that'll leave you with your jaw on the floor, and you'll end up with a movie so close to perfection, it almost feels awkward writing anything bad about it. (So, I won't. ^_^) A few edits needed here and there, but nothing too extreme.
Escaflowne: The Movie - Although a rather simplified, more intense version of its mesmorizing counterpart, The Vision of Escaflowne, the movie manages to deliver on its own terms, and still ends up being thoroughly entertaining. Lacking in many areas when compared to its predecessor, but still more than a heaping helping for those of us open to a intriguing change to a familiar story. Edits would be needed, but again, nothing too extreme.
That's about all I can think of right now, I'll add more as I think of them.
Another thing, about the edits: Please don't criticize somebody for nominating something that is "too violent". This is Adult Swim. They are constantly pushing the limits of what can be shown on a channel predominantly designed for children. If the Janet Jackson incident during the Superbowl has taught us anything, it's that the world won't stop turning at the sight of one bare breast. Eventually, Adult Swim will shake the stigma of a children's network, and further expand upon what can be shown on the channel. Time is the defining factor.
Finally, OAVs, like movies, are also somewhat electable here. Most OAVs, in their entirety, play out to roughly the same length as a movie, and are often best viewed in sequential, in the first place.
The Cowboy Bebop movie would also be good.
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