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  1. Mon, 08-06-2007, 10:31 PM #1
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    Wow..I don't think it's possible to hurl enough insults at Rossiu to express the depths of how despicable he is. I would swear to follow Suzaku forever if it meant I could strangle Rossiu to death.

    The only thing he can even remotely take credit for is the Lord Genome computer and thus ,vicariously, discovery of the ship. Everything else about him he has stolen outright or obtained without actually earning it. All the while he's making himself out to be some kind of destined hero/leader just because he's convinced of his own superiority. I seriously wish something would just blow up in his face before the end, but since Simon is such an awesome guy I suspect that even after all he's done when the shit hits the fan for Rossiu Simon will be there to save his undeserving ass again.
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  2. Mon, 08-06-2007, 11:33 PM #2
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    Rossiu and Kinon are disgusting, I hope they both die. Lets hope theres a Viral-Lagaan in the future.

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  3. Mon, 08-06-2007, 10:27 PM #3
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    IMO Rossiu is a coward. that's why he avoided being hit and the reason why he made simon take the fall for what has happened. if he were a real man he wouls take his share of the responsibility and work through these issues. just my 2 cents.
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  4. Tue, 08-07-2007, 04:26 AM #4
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    It's the perfect set-up for a new season. The greatest strength of the series at the beginning was the underdog position. They never had that anymore after the first 10 episodes and now he's basically back at square one. Which only benefits the greatness of this show

    Man Rossiu is one bastard..
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  5. Tue, 08-07-2007, 08:02 AM #5
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    funny... the show makes you hate Rossiu and he makes completely stupid mistakes... but the people seem to love him. that's kinda telling
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    Well he's giving the people the easy solution. Just like living underground was the easy solution to the Ganmen problem. If a powerful person offers a mob an easy solution they'll generally just take it without thinking. Rossiu is offering short term safety via running away, while Simon represents the idea of long term safety by facing the danger head on and eliminating it (which involves short term danger). Unfortunately mobs tend to be hill-climbers, only wanting to take paths where every step moves them towards their absolute goal, which in this case would be safety. Therefore they see Rossiu's plan, which only moves them away from danger, as perfect. While Simon, who's plan would lead to more danger is vilified.
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  7. Tue, 08-07-2007, 08:58 PM #7
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    Well, I hope Kinon and Rossiu both die in a fire. And it's a funny thing, because when Rossiu was first introduced, I didn't like him. Somehow, deep down, I knew he was off.

    MAYBE IT WAS THE RANDOM-KILLING THING



    Though after all that anger building up, it was great to see Viral,as it made me laugh imagining him and Simon in the same jail cell. Stereotypical jail-humor ensues.
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  8. Wed, 08-08-2007, 12:47 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yukimura
    Well he's giving the people the easy solution. Just like living underground was the easy solution to the Ganmen problem. If a powerful person offers a mob an easy solution they'll generally just take it without thinking. Rossiu is offering short term safety via running away, while Simon represents the idea of long term safety by facing the danger head on and eliminating it (which involves short term danger). Unfortunately mobs tend to be hill-climbers, only wanting to take paths where every step moves them towards their absolute goal, which in this case would be safety. Therefore they see Rossiu's plan, which only moves them away from danger, as perfect. While Simon, who's plan would lead to more danger is vilified.
    Haha, hill-climbing for the win! Dr. Amy would be so proud...

    But yeah, now that I'm caught up, seeing how Rossiu and Kinon have changed (well, Rossiu more, since Kinon was mainly scenery before--another great thing they've done with the show in terms of character development) is just so amazing to the point of being surreal.

    Although you kind of knew he was going to become like this. Sure, he could ride coattails with the best of them, and when it was out-in-the-wild, survival of the fittest Ganmen vs. Ganmen mentality, he was right there with Simon riding shotgun because there was no time or space to play at politics. But now that things have settled into an ordered civilization, he's gone right back into the way of thinking that he was immersed in at youth. That's why Simon's line about him looking like his old chief in the village was so powerful.

    Story-wise, though, I love him because he's so hate-able. Look at all the haterade already being poured on him--it's because he's such a well-written douchenozzle. I guess it's a side effect of wanting to be a writer myself, but I love-love-love a good villain/antagonist that makes you actually hate him rather than see him as an obstacle. Rossiu, in this regard, does not disappoint.
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  9. Mon, 08-13-2007, 09:36 AM #9
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    Guren-Lagann - 20 (1280x720) - [BSS-Anon]

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  10. Mon, 08-13-2007, 10:40 AM #10
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    Rossiu is a coward. Surprise, surprise. Kittan was pretty badass with his shotgun. Rossiu is made the fool by the head of Genome. "Of course they work [against anti-spirals]." Shows him for decommissioning so many as "obsolete."

    Once again, the ring on ninja-Nia remains dead set in the middle of the frame. Foreshadowing much?

    Yoko's entrance was very well done, right through Nia's hair.

    Preview: Yoko-sensei??? Will a Megane-Yoko win me back from the Nia camp? Probably not, but it's a very good start!
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  11. Mon, 08-13-2007, 10:58 AM #11
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    Megane Yoko sucks. Loli Yoko (like a flashback, or a kid???) might give her points though. I hope Yoko uses this chance to try and take Simon back, only to be horribly beaten again when Nia comes to.
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  12. Mon, 08-13-2007, 06:59 PM #12
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    Since I don't see Yoko-Simon as viable I've never really felt like pitting her against Nia. They should represent different roles for Simon, Nia the mate and Yoko the sister. That being said Simon certanily needs a sister figure right now, someone to help him out but not make demands on his heart and stuff.

    And Rossiu...I think his despicable level has peaked and he's moved on into the pathetic range. You can see his reasoning for wanting to definately save something instead of risking everything to potentially save everything. I liked how Kittan's speech basically reminded Rossiu that he'd never had a Gurren-Brigade mentality but that the Gurren-Brigade mentality couldn't just be swept under the rug. If he doesn't want to fight then I say let him tuck tail and run, but he made the right decision in returning the key, as it's not up to him to deny those who wish to fight the means to do so. I no longer hope that he dies out in space, but I do hope he is never given authority over anyone with a backbone again.
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  13. Mon, 08-13-2007, 07:57 PM #13
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    cool... they actually explained that running underground would be useless.

    so... is anyone else thinking this won't get back to the beginning? or that if it does, it'll end there?
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  14. Tue, 08-14-2007, 03:46 AM #14
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    They've got a enough episodes to wrap it up nicely. I'm sure we'll see the final battle too.
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  15. Thu, 08-23-2007, 06:56 AM #15
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    Wasn't it said that the beastman aren't a spiral race or whatever? Wouldn't that mean he wouldn't feed the GL any energy?
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    they are spiral beings. but they were probably sterile or something not to get past the 1 million mark
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  17. Mon, 08-27-2007, 02:34 AM #17
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    [BSS-Anon] Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann - 22 (1280x720)
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  18. Mon, 08-27-2007, 05:48 AM #18
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    ARC GURREN LAGAN KICKS ASS!!! so maybe the AGL(arc gurren lagan) will also combine with the new ship in the future?
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  19. Mon, 08-27-2007, 06:32 AM #19
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    thats a safe bet I think.
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  20. Mon, 08-27-2007, 11:33 AM #20
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    God I love this show, I thought it was fucking badass before. Now it just keeps breaking these levels over and over. Love it.
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