I just finished watching Ergo Proxy (that science fiction anime). I got to say that the ending was very twisted but it was somehow fitting. It was one of those that made you realize a sequel is impossible so the story left telling is up to ones own mind. I guess tonight my dreams will roll up the credits for my own little sequel of Ergo Proxy.
I liked it very much, that is overall. Parts can be very confusing at times, but usually by the end of the episode you know what is going on. The ending is also confusing, but you get the point, I guess. I feel like doing this wonderful Ergo Proxy fanart now. Maybe I will. Maybe it will portray Real and Vincent’s relationship (you know asmy thoughts are always so romantically mushy). Well see…
An aspect I really liked was that they included known culture in the series, such as they often said “raison d’etre” and refered to greeks and much literature. I like that as it links the story to our society. One can relate to it more. I’d like to do that as well in my manga (which I am still trying to complete the first chapter on), to incorprate literature or myths/legends in it. How, is something I’ll have to tackle later. I think finishing my first chapter is my highest priority now.
But Ergo Proxy isn’t the only anime (or manga) with real, culteral connotations. Even naruto has it. Did you know that Kakashi (me lurve Kakashi-sensei!) is named after a scarecrow? (Note the hair.) It suits him, and adds a bit more identity to him if you know what I mean. Also Team Gai in Naruto are all related to China. All these small fun facts makes the anime/manga more dynamic, I’d say.
It is something I will try my best to incorprate in my own manga. Wish me luck!
Ollie
It is strange… Life that is. But that, I suppose, everyone knew before for some strange reason I had to go and blurt it out on this blog entry. I’m not particularly saying “strange” in a bad way, I mean not everything in life is bad. Like Sam in Lord of the Rings said “there is good in this world, an it’s worth holding onto.” (Well it’s not a direct quote but it’s what I remember.) For example, I found it very strange that right into the blue I had this urge to watch Lord of the Rings The Return of the King the other day. I mean why? I had had no connotations with for at least a year for Gods sake!
I find it strange that just one fashion accesory can make you feel special and boost your confidence by trillons. Yes, I bought a new hat. It’s white and is that old-schoolboy-type-cap model, and at first I just tried it on for a laugh in the store but then my friends said that it looked really good, so I bought it. Well now I can stop wearing it and I feel great! Isn’t that strange?
What is also strange is that my dreamweaver hates my guts. I mean, what have I done towards it?? Whatever I want to do, it goes wrong and takes me ages to sort out. So much doesn’t work, changing my original super cool layout idea drastically. Oh well… at least I’m off my lazy ass and doing something on it!
Another strange thing: today I was in such a good mood all day and then suddenly – PLOFF! – I’m exhaustingly moody… Life is strange… or is it just me…?
Ollie
I feel very guilty… why I hear you ask? Well simply because I haven’t updated my blog in aageess! Not even to say: “Hey people! I’m alive! Happy New Year! And – Oh! – I moved my site from blogger to wordpress!” I feel so bad… Please forgive me! I had a real crap banner here first but then I did this one today. I like it. ^_^ What ya think yourself?
Well, I sorted my Adobe Phototshop CS so now I’ve got that awesome program, and is obsessed with colouring all kinds of crap with it. Well, it’s good because I complete a lot more art work thanks to this obsession. Check out my most recent on deviantART .
I’m actually kinda busy as I am trying my best to make Berriesandpalms.com ready. But of course dreamweaver hates me… I also have to put together my manga’s website… the list goes on forever…
I’ll try to update here as often as I can though.
Au Revoir for now!
Ollie
P.S. I got to get the hang of wordpress too…
