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lluvia) wrote in pairings_tcg2013-08-11 10:37 pm
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Welcome to another discussion round! It is a pretty straightforward game where I give you a question that you'll answer in a new comment for two random cards. Since this is a discussion, don't be shy! Feel free to comment on other player's threads too~
This week's discussion is...
"What sort of things do you enjoy in a story? What are some of your favorite examples of series/games/books with these things? Maybe other people are into the same things, so this could be a good chance to learn about and try out new canons! Just please try to be mindful of potential spoilers."
(Example: I love stories that are mostly character-driven, and which sometimes consist of several different stories taking place at the same time and intertwining. I also love things like time-travel, world resets, and supernatural/mystery stuff in general! Some of my favorite canons that incorporate these elements are: Kara no Kyoukai, the When They Cry series, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Pandora Hearts, etc!)
Have fun everybody! You've got until August 25, 2013 to comment!
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I am a sucker for good worldbuilding. I love fantasy and SF anime that goes somewhere new and different or puts a spin on the familiar. Something that treats the setting as just as much a part of the story as the cast.
I like shows with ensemble casts, especially ones with lots of female friendships. Partially because it often seems like anime with male main characters push the women into support roles, rather than giving them the chance to be awesome too. Anime and manga about women or about groups that include women tend to do better. This isn't a deal-breaker -- I am so fond of Digimon, despite the fact there are seasons where the show gets to be Hero + Rival + those other people -- but it's something I appreciate.
... This is also why I probably gravitate towards magical girl anime. And shoujo with action, if the female lead gets to be a heroine of her own story, rather than be guarded by her harem of potential love interests.
I like romance, but only if it's done well. I'm not too much of a fan of 'will they or won't they' if the obstacles feel forced or like they could be solved by a ten minute conversation between people who trust one another.
A good mix of comedy and drama is also appreciated -- I like an ongoing plot with important stakes, but I won't say no to the occasional silly filler episode when it's not interrupting the pacing. Not that I don't mind the occasional episodic show if the show is more about the characters and world. (See, things like Mushishi or Kino's Journey... or even some of the Slayers episodes -- both do a lot of one or two episode stories that don't require much canon knowledge, but which are entertaining.)
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