Animation
Our community is a place for enthusiasts and fans to discuss all things related to animated media, cartoon news, etc.
Rules
1. Be Respectful
Treat everyone with respect. No harassment, bullying, or hate speech.
2. Stay on Topic
Generally ensure all posts and comments are relevant to the theme of animation. Leeway will of course be given for the natural flow of conversation
3. No Spam
Avoid spamming the subreddit with repetitive messages, self-promotion, or off-topic links. Excessive posting or commenting to dominate conversations is not allowed.
4. Be Mindful of Spoilers
Ensure spoilers are tagged correctly. See here.
5. No Linking Pirated Material
Just to be safe, don't directly link to pirated content. General discussion is allowed within limits.
6. No Porn
Some shows/films feature nudity or erotica. These are usually allowed but must be tagged as NSFW.
On Anime
While Anime is a beloved animation style with a rich history and extensive following, our focus here leans towards other forms of animation. This is due to the immense popularity of Anime in online spaces, which is amply covered by other dedicated communities.
This doesn't mean that Anime related conversation is not allowed here, only that it's not our focus. For a dedicated Anime instance, check out ani.social.
On Technical Discussion
While our primary goal is to discuss animated media, conversations about animation techniques and the process of creating animation are also welcome. Whether you're a budding animator seeking to understand more about the industry, or a seasoned professional sharing your experiences, you're welcome here.
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I usually try not to be negative but this just doesn't "feel" like Lord of the Rings. Also showing clips of the LOTR films in the beginning is just weird. The animation looks solid even if I don't think the overly Anime character design works for Tolkien's world.
As a fan of Tolkien it is also kind of funny to me that the focus is on the daughter of one of the coolest characters in the books. A daughter that isn't even named.
I don't have a problem with centering the story on a character who they can flesh out however they want, but the vibe of this, what with the strange inclusion of Mumakil and a Watcher in the Water, puts the vibe more in line with the Shadow of Mordor games. The line at the end of the trailer actually has me wondering if they're treating an aspect of Shadow of War as canon.
the peter jackson LOTR movies already dont feel like LOTR. every single entry in this "series" has felt less and less like LOTR.
we're waaaay into marvel slop level territory here.
great. so we're going to do this series to death like everything else? is nothing sacred? 😔