At first, I was kinda miffed that for some reason, people in the states got the No BGM version of this teaser for Blasreitter. Now I’m thinking that’s all you need to see.
*Sigh* Okay, looks like I have to make another retraction. (And a bit of a rant while I’m at it so be warned). Remember how I recommended you go into BOST TV to try and get the better end of the bargain for Gonzo’s “New Deal”?
Don’t.
You do have to pay but the selection is complete garbage. It’s Keitai Shoujo, some other fanservice/harem crap, and then Blassreitter and Tower of Druaga. Both of which were NOT worthy of being elevated to the “freebie status” that they were recently granted . It’s tragic too, these two flagship shows turned me off in their first episodes with really weak plots and the trademark ghastly fusion of 2D/3D Animation. I do have to give Blassreitter props for not looking like Transformers Galaxy Force all over again but it might as well be its successor in terms of crap. And yeah, I know that’s a bit of a harsh thing to say after one episode but come on. I wasn’t even moved to watch the rest of the series in both instances.
No this isn’t going to be a-Hey! Stop right there! Don’t even bother trying to go back to Crunchyroll. Both Blassreitter and Tower of Druaga are both up there…but in HORRIBLE quality at the highest quality setting. Oh but of course all the fanservice titles that are just throwaways are available in the highest quality with downloads in H.264. What the hell?
Now before you pounce on me with logic, I know this is what some people have been waiting for; a company that finally “gets it” and is trying to work with the internet to provide content. The sad truth of the matter though is that the content isn’t worth it. It’s like I told a friend of mine tonight, right now it seems like the only things Gonzo has going for them nowadays are Breasts and CG. And Breasts rendered in CG. Oh and Afro Samurai. That’s their only saving grace in my book.
All I’m saying is that I really won’t be satisfied with the way the industry is going until the product being offered in the new medium is actually worth my time and money. In other words, I want my streaming episodes of Captain Harlock damnit.
