Yes there were two live action films, made by the Americans which says it all. The first was released in 1991 called The Guyver (which was renamed Mutronics for the UK release for some reason). Mark Hammill had a part in it but the film flopped because the Yanks turned it into a comedy film, not to mention transposing the whole story to the USA.

A sequel Guyver: Dark Hero was made in 1994 for a fractin of the budget of the first film but the director had full creative control so it was considered a better film. A third film was planned but never materialised.

The latest episode of this was very cool with Guyver finding yet another ability he has, but also for the fact that Guyver 3 appeared at the end of the episode to rescue Mizuki. It's obvious that Guyver 3 is Agito who goes to school with them and is also student president.

Well I must say some surprising things happened in this episode, a very good epsiode with some cool battles. I did notice they took the opportunity to show a schoolgirl in a towel, typical japanese. That's why I love them

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I can't believe this not only have they destroyed Sho's house, but now they have taken his father and friends.

I also wonder who this new stranger is that has appeared and help him out in his latest battle. He clearly has some mental abilities.

This series is just getting better and better. I have noticed how the japanese seem to have no worry about killing innocent people in their anime.

-- Edited by NymVette at 22:31, 2007-08-12

Man In Black wrote:

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You've only just noticed that and yet you've watched Elfen Lied?

 

 

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I expect it in Elfen Lied as it is that kind of anime, but I didn't expect it in Guyver as I didn't see it in the same genre are Elfen Lied.

 

I am starting to learn about the anime, it does appear they like to really put their good guys and girls through so much trouble and make their lives really bad. In both Guyver the trouble they have put Sho and his friend through, its the same in Eva and even in Elfen Lied (although are Nana and Lucy/Nyu good girls?)

The only series where the good characters haven't had their lives torn apart is Coyote Rag Time show, I get the feeling that show is possibly for a younger audience than the other 3 on Anime Network at the moment.

Man In Black wrote:

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What about Franca in Coyote Ragtime Show? Her dad was killed before her very eyes. Isn't that bad enough?

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I guess but that happened before the series started and only seen once in a flash back so doesn't count!