Rideback

Vandread · April 19th, 2009, 09:55 AM

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In a future world where an organization called the GGP has taken control of the world, Rin Ogata was a promising up-and-comming ballet dancer, but suffered a serious injury and decided to quit. Years later in college she comes across a club building and soon finds herself intrigued by a transforming motorcycle like vehicle called a Rideback. She soon finds that her unique ballet skills with balance and finesse make her a born natural on a Rideback.

I more or less watched this whole series today and it's really quite good. The first three episodes are pretty laid back, but integrate a darker plot in the background via news clips regarding terrorists and a corrupt government. The doesn't last for long though, as episode four brings those two factions into a more prominent role, affecting the characters, causing them to take action. Episode ten hit, I raged: SHIT JUST GOT REAL ;~;

But yeah, I really like this show, though I kinda feel some parts could have been done better. The whole deal with the government and the GGP backstory seemed a bit muddy to me, though I attribute that to me not paying close enough attention. That aside though, Rin's an awesome protagonist and I really want a Rideback right now.

tl;dr i make shitty summaries; watch it if you haven't, talk if you have

Vandread · May 3rd, 2009, 06:38 PM

All of you suck.

afrobutt · May 3rd, 2009, 08:39 PM

what fansubs did you go with, looks alright

Neo · May 3rd, 2009, 08:42 PM

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She soon finds that her unique ballet skills with balance and finesse make her a born natural on a Rideback.

I lol'd

Vandread · May 3rd, 2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ningacom

what fansubs did you go with, looks alright

I went with Frostii's subs since they're the only group that actually subbed the whole series as far as I know.

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Originally Posted by Neo

I lol'd

I'd say that's more original than a majority of series out there.

Apollo · May 3rd, 2009, 09:45 PM

I watched episodes 1-4, and I really like it so far. After watching episode 4, I'm excited to see what happenes next, and find out who the mysterious man is. Having a Rideback would be so cool, but I'd probley be to scared to ride it. :<

Am I the only one that found the opening to be blah?

Vandread · May 3rd, 2009, 09:47 PM

Yeah, episode 4 was pretty awesome. Wait till you get to 10 though.

afrobutt · May 18th, 2009, 12:06 AM

ten's less of a big deal when vandread pretty much writes "IMPORTENT CHARACTER DIES IN THIS SERIES" on your balls

rideback's alright, although i have to agree that the ggp thing could've used more detail since all you really get is "ggp took over the world. shit sucked. but they act just like the government. less suck". op could've been better then rin riding down the highway.

funny how useless helmets are though

Vandread · May 18th, 2009, 12:58 AM

Hey, I didn't make it that obvious. I just said something happened. Also, she wasn't that important.

But yeah, the GGP and a few other things I don't remember so well at the moment really could have used more details. I can't help but think it could have been better if it had more episodes.

Also, the song itself was pretty good, but yeah, the video itself could have been better.

afrobutt · May 18th, 2009, 02:09 AM

Spoilers – the light of your heart will shiiiiiiine…

but yes, i think more episode to give characters like sliver haired guy and goblin more depth then "shit happened in the past. it scarred our lifes. revenge fuels our hatred."

Vandread · May 18th, 2009, 02:18 AM

That last fight was pretty lol. Sure it was fitting since Rin was always against fighting, but still.

Also, for some reason, I kinda wanted to know more about Rin's mom. Her death or impact on Rin never really seemed to be of much importance in the series, despite being talked about a handful of times and in the ED.