02-09-2004, 09:51 AM
Quote:Originally posted by Zagatto
So by that standard of defining "Filler" you would say that the movie Akira was about 50% filler then?
The movie started out based on the manga but the further into the movie they got, the more original story writing happened.
For your case with Berserk, I think the addition of storming of the castle actually enhanced the over all story telling. It showed how Gatsu was becoming part of the Hawks and their effectiveness as a team. By my definition, this isn't filler but an addition to an already great story.
I will agree with Zagatto about Fillers.. I personally view them as episodes that they threw in there that don't progress the story.. there are basically there to "Fill" time so the series can be longer.. hence reaching a full season. Basically if you cut them totally outta the anime.. You would still get the whole and complete story to it.. Nothing would be missing since they are really not needed.