Interpretation Station

older_gohan · Post by **older_gohan** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:30 pm

Now now, lets give this a chance. Lets change the general purpose of this thread to something more broad and accomidating.

So here's Version 1.1 of this thread, new and improved.

What questions do people have about certain anime's that they don't understand. This is your chance to ask the questions that really plague you and give you those naughty and scary nightmare. (Mostly the scary ones because your a pervert for the naughty ones you bad bad person.)

Ask any question and see if our experts (I.E. Members and General fanatics) can help you understand it.

CyRU5 · Post by **CyRU5** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 6:40 pm

why in Naruto is there always someone who knows everything about everybody but they somehow forget to tell the people that dont know anything about anyone before they get there butt's kicked by that person?

Super Shanko · Post by **Super Shanko** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 1:06 am

1. On Fullmetal Alchemist, in the 5th lab, when Kimblee was talking to the other inmate, and he transmuted on him, whats wrongs is he wasn't able to put his hands together and did it.

2. Considering how tough the Ishbalans were during the war, why was Scar such a pansy during Kimblee's assault? BUT, shows up super badass aside from the use of his arm?

3. Why didn't knock the B.S out of Bradley when killed Martel?

Lyrs · Post by **Lyrs** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 1:11 am

CyRU5 wrote:why in Naruto is there always someone who knows everything about everybody but they somehow forget to tell the people that dont know anything about anyone before they get there butt's kicked by that person?

I don't see this at all. What example episode/chapter?

CyRU5 · Post by **CyRU5** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:56 pm

when Hyuga Neji fought Uzumaki Naruto in the tournament. Then Hyuga Neji used his special "all see" ability.(cant remember the name) TenTen knew everything about Neji and his abilities. Is there and episode that i missed where she learned all of this?

Lyrs · Post by **Lyrs** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:27 pm

CyRU5 wrote:when Hyuga Neji fought Uzumaki Naruto in the tournament. Then Hyuga Neji used his special "all see" ability.(cant remember the name) TenTen knew everything about Neji and his abilities. Is there and episode that i missed where she learned all of this?

There was. It was a brief scene showing the end of Tenten and Neji's training. I believe it was right before the Naruto-Bull race.

Super Shanko · Post by **Super Shanko** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 7:36 pm

Something about Naruto during the beginning to so far had me wonder about something, why is it no matter how hardcore powerful the kids appear to be, there teachers are still obviously more powerful, though they dont really do much. A good example of this is Kakashi's powering up his Lightning Blade to beat Zabuza is small compared to Rock Lee powering up to opening the fifth gate, YET Lee wouldn't stand a chance against him.

BasharOfTheAges · Post by **BasharOfTheAges** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:20 pm

There's a difference between questions about "what this or that meant" in terms of actual content or even symbolism and pointing out plot holes, inconsistencies, and other gimmicky shit that has nothing do to with the actual story but exists outside of it in real-world story-telling methods. Children's programming (and yes, Naruto is geared towards 10-12 year old males in Japan) is filed with plot holes, and other weird shit that requires suspension of disbelief and willingness to assume everyone other than the main characters are clinically retarded except in cases of plot-based insight or when the viewer needs to be told of something and the creator needs a way to convey that information.

Lyrs · Post by **Lyrs** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:22 pm

Spoiler:
An example might be the Sasuke vs Itachi bit. Sasuke charges up Chidori to colorful bliss only to have his arm snapped away in an simple instantaneous move.

The anime/manga puts a lot of emphasis and focus (screen time) on the kids so you're more attuned to their powers and abilities.

Arigatomina · Post by **Arigatomina** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 9:47 pm

Super Shanko wrote:...compared to Rock Lee powering up to opening the fifth gate, YET Lee wouldn't stand a chance against him.

It's the old "experience vs raw power" bit. An ultimate attack doesn't matter if the wise adult can knock them out before they even get started on gates 1 through 4. That's why versus threads are considered pointless, too, there's too many variables. Just accept that in most cases experience (adults) will win over kids with slow-to-build ultimate techniques. Unless it's a kid like Killua who was a professional assassin at the age of 5 and could kill an oppenent before he even has a chance to size up the competition (HunterxHunter). ;p

Something I've always wondered:

Sailor Moon. From the moment Chibi-Usa came into the picture they knew everything would be fine and everyone would live at *least* long enough for Usagi to get pregnant. So why did they freak out over every little problem? Until the kid from the future starts disappearing you know it's all going to be fine because it's already happened. o.O