Mecha on blu ray - Blu-ray Forum

nottu77 · 03-24-2015, 10:57 PM

I have been thinking of checking out my first mecha series. I have no idea where to begin though. I tried watching the Evangellion movies but couldn't get through the first one. It was too confusing and not all that interesting to me. Series that I've really enjoyed include, Shiki, DBZ, Deadman wonderland, death note, Witchblade, FMA original and Brotherhood, Black Butler. I'm fairly easy to please, I'm just looking for a few good options to start with. My only stipulation is that it's easily available on blu ray. If it's only available on dvd, but really cheap I would consider it, but would really rather blu ray. Thank you for any and all suggestions!

SeaFox · 03-24-2015, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nottu77

I have been thinking of checking out my first mecha series. I have no idea where to begin though. I tried watching the Evangellion movies but couldn't get through the first one. It was too confusing and not all that interesting to me. Series that I've really enjoyed include, Shiki, DBZ, Deadman wonderland, death note, Witchblade, FMA original and Brotherhood, Black Butler. I'm fairly easy to please, I'm just looking for a few good options to start with. My only stipulation is that it's easily available on blu ray. If it's only available on dvd, but really cheap I would consider it, but would really rather blu ray. Thank you for any and all suggestions!

Lots of Shounen here. Have you considered maybe you aren't a mecha fan?

Might try Gurren Lagann, or Code Geass for a "mecha light" show.

nottu77 · 03-24-2015, 11:09 PM

I just don't know where to start with mecha shows. I was thinking about code geass already but it seems like the dvds will be too expensive and difficult to get ahold of and pretty sure theres no US blu ray release?

SeaFox · 03-24-2015, 11:34 PM

I think you should look and see what's available for streaming. That way you can sample many shows before you find out what you like.

Tellymon · 03-25-2015, 01:35 AM

Evangelion movies are not friendly to us novices, that's for sure. You might try the Evangelion television series if possible, but even that's pretty heavy on recurrent themes that you or I may not be able to fully understand and appreciate. Knights of Sidonia is pretty decent, especially if you're into physics and space travel. That one's on Netflix. Other good starting points are Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet, Patlabor or Gunbuster/Diebuster. All those are pretty entry'level'ish.

Don't go anywhere near Gundam :P

prophetic · 03-25-2015, 02:06 AM

If you like shounen, then consider

[Show spoiler]

. I gotta be honest, 4 episodes to move a freaking rock...typical shounen!

SeaFox · 03-25-2015, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by prophetic

If you like shounen, then consider

[Show spoiler]

. I gotta be honest, 4 episodes to move a freaking rock...typical shounen!

That's not mecha, it's not even super-suit level since they just fly around with strap-on gear.

Snarfs · 03-25-2015, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by nottu77

I have been thinking of checking out my first mecha series. I have no idea where to begin though. I tried watching the Evangellion movies but couldn't get through the first one. It was too confusing and not all that interesting to me. Series that I've really enjoyed include, Shiki, DBZ, Deadman wonderland, death note, Witchblade, FMA original and Brotherhood, Black Butler. I'm fairly easy to please, I'm just looking for a few good options to start with. My only stipulation is that it's easily available on blu ray. If it's only available on dvd, but really cheap I would consider it, but would really rather blu ray. Thank you for any and all suggestions!

As someone else stated, the movies are a really bad place to start.

I would say definitely go with Code Geass considering what you like. Really can't imagine you not liking it.

prophetic · 03-25-2015, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaFox

That's not mecha, it's not even super-suit level since they just fly around with strap-on gear.

If Eva is mecha, then so are the special

[Show spoiler]

. Wouldn't you say?

nottu77 · 03-25-2015, 02:20 AM

Is code geass available on streaming services? I really don't want to spend that much on it DX. What about broken blade or full Metal panic? I'm going to get attack on titan as well when i order whichever mecha show i decide on, its definitely not a mecha show though lol. Thank you for all of your suggestions so far!

SeaFox · 03-25-2015, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by prophetic

If Eva is mecha, then so are the special

[Show spoiler]

. Wouldn't you say?

Alright, man. I'll give you some points for creativity on a cyborg mecha (Eva) being like the transformation. But it's still not piloting a robot with computerized controls.

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Originally Posted by nottu77

Is code geass available on streaming services? I really don't want to spend that much on it DX. What about broken blade or full Metal panic? I'm going to get attack on titan as well when i order whichever mecha show i decide on, its definitely not a mecha show though lol. Thank you for all of your suggestions so far!

Not sure about Code Geass. That's a Bandai title, but Funimation owns the right now. All three seasons of Full Metal Panic and Broken Blade are on Hulu.

Vracer111 · 03-25-2015, 02:29 AM

Two I'd recommend for you:

Break Blade/Broken Blade OVA (have not seen the newer TV series version)... gorgeous on Blu-ray...

Full Metal Panic (three seasons of three different type shows - season 1 is action/comedy/drama, Season 2 is full on High school Comedy, and Season 3 is a darker MA rated action show like Black Lagoon...), though the first two seasons aren't that much better quality on Blu-ray than the DVD's, Season 3 however is really nice upgrade over the DVD:

Season 1:

Season 2:

Season 3:

Not your typical Mecha shows...

Also if you want a full on hilarious Giant Robo Mecha show, but not on Blu-ray, check out Dai-Guard... one of my favorite comedies, evaR (English Dub absolutely nails it and is the only way to watch it!)

And if you want a cool Sci-Fi realistic Mecha short film, check out "A Farewell to Weapons" from Short Peace...

Another property that falls into the mecha category would be the Appleseed franchise... All three movies are good, the latest looks really nice on Blu-Ray:

prophetic · 03-25-2015, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaFox

Alright, man. I'll give you some points for creativity on a cyborg mecha (Eva) being like the transformation. But it's still not piloting a robot with computerized controls.

Thanks! Haha.

But seriously, I'd recommend Eureka Seven (not AO), Patlabor, and Muv Luv for other recommendations. If you're okay with JP imports, I personally love Rahxephon.

Vracer111 · 03-25-2015, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaFox

That's not mecha, it's not even super-suit level since they just fly around with strap-on gear.

Attack on titan is

[Show spoiler]

MOONPHASE · 03-25-2015, 02:36 AM

And if you like something more of like mecha meets pervy Anime set in the Meiji-era, then Dai-Shogun would be up your alley.

prophetic · 03-25-2015, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Vracer111

Attack on titan is

[Show spoiler]

Guyver is also good in that subgenre.

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Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

And if you like something more of like mecha meets pervy Anime set in the Meiji-era, then Dai-Shogun would be up your alley.

If you're setting him up for harem/ecchi, don't forget Infinite Stratos.

SeaFox · 03-25-2015, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Vracer111

Attack on titan is

[Show spoiler]

It's only a small part of the overall story as it's been revealed thus far.
I mean, we only have

[Show spoiler]

but the show as it stands now is more humanitarian-focused.

Overall, it's still a mideval-setting, David vs Goliath-monsters show.

Also, I think you got that Full Metal Panic seasons mixed up. Season 2 is more serious, and the third season is the comedy-focused one.

Edit: Nobody is mentioning Valvrave I notice. Was it really that bad?

prophetic · 03-25-2015, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaFox

Edit: Nobody is mentioning Valvrave I notice. Was it really that bad?

The first cour I enjoyed. It had promise, and I was interested in the

[Show spoiler]

and where that was going. The second cour kinda lost its marbles.

First cour in a nutshell:

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MOONPHASE · 03-25-2015, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by prophetic

Guyver is also good in that subgenre.

If you're setting him up for harem/ecchi, don't forget Infinite Stratos.

Yup or Cross Ange(though that's more just ecchi).

Thomas Guycott · 03-25-2015, 02:57 AM

****, I wish I didn't click on those AoT spoilers: I'm still on the fence on checking it out.

03-24-2015, 10:57 PM	#1
nottu77 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:533 Blu-ray collection:3156 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:165	Mecha on blu ray I have been thinking of checking out my first mecha series. I have no idea where to begin though. I tried watching the Evangellion movies but couldn't get through the first one. It was too confusing and not all that interesting to me. Series that I've really enjoyed include, Shiki, DBZ, Deadman wonderland, death note, Witchblade, FMA original and Brotherhood, Black Butler. I'm fairly easy to please, I'm just looking for a few good options to start with. My only stipulation is that it's easily available on blu ray. If it's only available on dvd, but really cheap I would consider it, but would really rather blu ray. Thank you for any and all suggestions!

03-25-2015, 02:06 AM	#6
prophetic Senior Member Member since:Apr 2012 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:933 DVD collection:184	If you like shounen, then consider [Show spoiler] Attack on Titan . I gotta be honest, 4 episodes to move a freaking rock...typical shounen!

03-24-2015, 11:09 PM	#3
nottu77 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:533 Blu-ray collection:3156 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:165	I just don't know where to start with mecha shows. I was thinking about code geass already but it seems like the dvds will be too expensive and difficult to get ahold of and pretty sure theres no US blu ray release?

03-24-2015, 11:34 PM	#4
SeaFox Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Midwest, U.S. 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:234 DVD collection:62 Digital collection:6 iTunes collection:5 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:3	I think you should look and see what's available for streaming. That way you can sample many shows before you find out what you like.

03-25-2015, 01:35 AM	#5
Tellymon Power Member Member since:Nov 2012 Blu-ray collection:21 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:69	Evangelion movies are not friendly to us novices, that's for sure. You might try the Evangelion television series if possible, but even that's pretty heavy on recurrent themes that you or I may not be able to fully understand and appreciate. Knights of Sidonia is pretty decent, especially if you're into physics and space travel. That one's on Netflix. Other good starting points are Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet, Patlabor or Gunbuster/Diebuster. All those are pretty entry'level'ish. Don't go anywhere near Gundam :P

03-25-2015, 02:20 AM	#10
nottu77 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:533 Blu-ray collection:3156 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:165	Is code geass available on streaming services? I really don't want to spend that much on it DX. What about broken blade or full Metal panic? I'm going to get attack on titan as well when i order whichever mecha show i decide on, its definitely not a mecha show though lol. Thank you for all of your suggestions so far!

03-25-2015, 02:36 AM	#15
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	And if you like something more of like mecha meets pervy Anime set in the Meiji-era, then Dai-Shogun would be up your alley.

03-25-2015, 02:57 AM	#20
Thomas Guycott Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:544 DVD collection:181 Trading Score:2	****, I wish I didn't click on those AoT spoilers: I'm still on the fence on checking it out.

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