The note "Giants mascot ad" is about an advertisement for a mascot for a sports team called the Giants. The note mentions that the Giants are looking for a new mascot and are inviting people to submit their ideas for the mascot. The note also states that the selected mascot will receive a prize, such as tickets to a game or team merchandise. It concludes by encouraging fans to submit their ideas and join in on the fun..
Sasshi: I ain't the only one being a little kid here! You're nothing but a kid who wants to. uh, you're just. you're just. A little kid and. DON'T SMOKE!!
Arumi: . that really the issue?
Breast Expansion In the Dragon Quest -themed second episode, Sasshi defeats the final boss using a magic talisman that Arumi bought, which turned out to be used for Breast Expansion the boss s chest swelled up so much it exploded. Shameful Shrinking In the Detective Noir world, anyone who gets shot with a gun doesn t die, but turns in a Chibi version of themselves, thereby cementing themselves as the shameful comic relief character who will never be taken seriously again.
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Anime / Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Arumi and Sasshi are two twelve-year-olds who have grown up together in the Abenobashi shopping arcade in Osaka. But the arcade and the neighborhood around it are now slated for redevelopment; one by one, the old familiar buildings are being torn down. Worse, Arumi and her family are moving to Hokkaido. What's poor Sasshi to do?
Well, none of that really matters, after Arumi's grandfather is hospitalized in an accident that destroys the last of four "guardian" figurines that bound the shopping district. Before their eyes, the neighborhood changes. Sasshi and Arumi find themselves trapped in a warped version of Abenobashi, as if it were an RPG, with everyone they know recast as NPCs.
But once they fight their way through the game's plot in grand slapstick style, thinking they will then return home, they find themselves transported to an outer space version of Abenobashi. then a Hong Kong martial arts movie version. then a dinosaur-filled, prehistoric one. And many more. Will Sasshi and Arumi ever get back to the real Abenobashi? Why are they "jumping" in the first place? Who is that blue-haired sorcerer who appears to be going through a mid-life crisis?
A Deconstructive Parody of a dozen or more genres of film and anime, Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (Abenobashi Mahou Shoutengai) generously trowels thick layers of off-the-wall comedy on top of a surprisingly serious storyline, one you're likely to forget about. Made by Gainax and Madhouse, the show makes both subtle and in-your-face references to various other series.
The anime originally aired from April to June 2002 for 13 episodes. There is also a two-volume Manga adaptation, which is even weirder. The basic plot is pretty much the same, although different worlds are visited, the ones that are in the show are different, and there's a character not shown in the anime (with the exception of a "blink and you'll miss her" scene in the twelfth episode). While unfortunately the manga is no longer in print due to the demise of Tokyopop, cheap used copies can be found on Amazon, or if you're lucky, your local used bookstore.
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Reviews for "The Giants' Mascot: More Than Just a Character in an Ad"
1. John - 2 stars - The "Giants mascot ad" was just not my cup of tea. I found the mascot to be creepy and distracting, and it took away from the message of the ad. The visuals and storytelling were also quite confusing, making it hard for me to grasp what the ad was actually about. Overall, I didn't enjoy watching it and it definitely didn't leave a positive impression on me.
2. Sarah - 1 star - I couldn't stand the "Giants mascot ad". The mascot was downright disturbing and gave me the creeps. It completely overshadowed whatever message the ad was trying to convey. I found it hard to even pay attention to the content because all I could focus on was how uncomfortable the mascot made me feel. It was a complete miss for me, and I would definitely not recommend it.
3. Alex - 2 stars - The "Giants mascot ad" was a disappointment for me. The whole concept felt forced and out of place. The mascot looked more like a caricature than a professional representation, which made it hard for me to take the ad seriously. Additionally, the ad lacked clarity and failed to effectively communicate the desired message. I expected better from the Giants organization, and I was left feeling unsatisfied after watching this ad.
4. Emily - 1 star - What a terrible ad! The "Giants mascot ad" was just plain annoying. The mascot itself was obnoxious and the whole ad seemed like a desperate attempt to grab attention. The visuals were chaotic and made it hard to follow the storyline. Overall, it was a complete waste of time and didn't make me feel positively about the Giants whatsoever. I hope they come up with something better next time.