I think I understand why everyone hates on Halo. I think all these emotional douche bags can't help but view Master Chief's masculinity as threatening. It probably reminds them of being shoved into lockers or kicked around for fun during High School.

Poor schmucks. I can't wait for this anime to come out. I plan on actually buying it. Pirates suck.

Or maybe it's that it just isn't very good.

Well that's rude. You don't see Master Chief judging your performance in bed.

You don't know what we talk about.

I'm sorry, but I'm still wondering how they could think this was a good idea:

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What, adding a human aspect to genetically-engineered super-soldiers that were kidnapped at a young age?

Of course, what a terrible idea.

Thom Yorke?

THOM YORKE?

Surely not the same Thom Yorke from Radiohead?

I hope to God it isn't :confused:

Strike Witch, you sound like you are defending this project like it was your own child...

Anyway I'm not against adding/revealing the human aspect of the Spartans, but I think this is perhaps a bit too drastic in comparison to what I'm being accustomed to as a regular Halo fan.

Spartans interacting with civilians... gasp! I'll admit the poster looks incredibly girly, but in a world where people are pressured to adopt stereotypical gender roles... go go Halo Legends!

Individually I like every single element of this idea.

Together? Fangirls.

Yep, pretty much what WOF just said...

Only one I know of. Yeah. It's him.

I wouldn't have chosen an anime studio to do this. I foresee... Gundam MJOLNIR.

Is there really a demand for a Halo cartoon? Or a further telling of the story in any way? Is there a demand for this sort of thing here? I am severely dissilusioned.

It has an Expanded Universe, I got one of the novels for a friend last christmas.

I wouldn't touch non-Warcraft Expanded Universes with a barge pole.

Ugh.

I can see why those two musicians would offer. Plenty of money to be made.

After that Neg repping from Leto, I wish it was Thom Yorke from Aerosmith.

Because at least then it wouldn't exist.

Isn't the Halo story COMPLETE BALLS?

Basically, yes. Yes, it is.


Edit: But I don't hold that against it. It's a video game. I don't expect them to have good stories. It's just a plus when they do. I only become appalled when I meet people so devoid of sense and culture that they think it is a truly complex achievement in story telling. It really fucking isn't, people. It's zombies in space. Oh, yeah. And there are wookies and lizard people.

Wookiees are always an amazing achievement of storytelling.

Oh good god.

It's a not a fucking scene from the goddamn series, it's a poster about the whole thing.

Most likely, it's the character remembering something from childhood involving friendship and a teddy pendant and stuff. I can pretty much guarantee there will be no Spartans defending an endless field of flowers with two girls standing around.

Unless Gainax was involved.

I'd see it if Gainax was involved.

But seriously, you guys are worse than Transformers Fans.

They already used that in a Halo 3 teaser.

So why are people getting pissy over it being used here then?

Symbology makes me wet.

EDIT: Oh you mean the Halo fanbase which I am not part of.

my feelings on this topic:

Thom Yorke, thanks for that direct kick in the balls. Thank you.

Meh. I won't watch it.


Edit: Then again, Thom hasn't made anything good since Ok Computer so I don't think I give a shit anymore.

Kid A, Amnesiac, and In Rainbows are all fucking fantastic albums. His solo album sucked ass, and Hail To The Thief was okay sometimes.

You have your opinion and I respect it etc.

Oi just think they've been shit. I don't know. I can't enjoy anything anymore.

So, let's judge for ourselves.

Master Ninja.

At least he doesn't use a sword.

Are there going to be any Elites in the anime? They seem better fit for an anime than Brutes.

Also, just how nerdy am I for seeing some inaccuracies in the size and design of the characters?

There are definately Elites in the CGI episodes, and I think one of the clips is earlier in the series so maybe then.

*shrug*

Ninja Chief.

Masteru Chiefudomo.

In the preview I saw on Xbox Live there was an Elite about to duel the Chief with an energy sword.

The non-canon parody one sounds good. Spartan 1337. Classic.

Actually, if you said Chiefu-dono, it would be more appropriate. Dono tends to mean feudal-style lord.

Ahh, I always thought it was with an m. So, you actually study the Japanese language and culture in addition to subscribing to anime?