foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Heh, S2 will be fun if only because of this harem stuff.
Gonna finish it up tomorrow and see where this goes
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Summer 2014 Anime |OT2| Or, where Jexhius finally watches more Doremi for Hito.
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Gonna finish it up tomorrow and see where this goes
Femmeworth
Banned
The second video is region blocked for me.
While not a bad choice at all, that certainly doesn't help me narrow down why you think Stand Alone Complex looks so bad.RahXephon
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Ep. 2
A compelling story hampered by the runtime and a lot of telling while not showing. Also the fanservice shots (while limited to roughly two moments) were really out of place and distracting. :|
phoenix296
Member
Aria: The Animation 05
Obligatory all female cast swimsuit episode.
I think I just wasn't prepared for episode 4's story, I'm liking episode 5 a lot more. We get to explore more of this terraformed Mars and discover there is sea life within the vast ocean. It was briefly mentioned that you could no longer swim in Earth's oceans so I have to wonder if the planet is now some desolate wasteland.
The story of nostalgia and how soon we forget our childlike memories of fairy tales was great. Memories we have long forgotten suddenly come back to haunt us with the littlest familiarity. There are some things I wish I could forget.
Obligatory all female cast swimsuit episode.
I think I just wasn't prepared for episode 4's story, I'm liking episode 5 a lot more. We get to explore more of this terraformed Mars and discover there is sea life within the vast ocean. It was briefly mentioned that you could no longer swim in Earth's oceans so I have to wonder if the planet is now some desolate wasteland.
The story of nostalgia and how soon we forget our childlike memories of fairy tales was great. Memories we have long forgotten suddenly come back to haunt us with the littlest familiarity. There are some things I wish I could forget.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Sabegabu 7
This first part is really weirding me out.
This first part is really weirding me out.
Same. Diclonius are really cute and I would totally hug the poor girls if they werent so damned deadly. Also this definitely explains the society in From the New World.
Well the dvds didnt have Duran durans song, the show is forgettable anx I spent 10 bucks on the series and felt that was a bit much. I literally cannot remember much detail about it.
FLCL also great choice, early 2000s in general is just ugly all around with the transition to Digital.. my biggest problem with SAC is its character design, some ignorant will shouting "b-b-b-but adult character!, no moeshit etc" but SAC's character design especially the male character is filled with wrinkle mess, bad attempt to emulating the old film detailed look.
SAC also filled with CG, if you think today CGI is bad imagine CGI from 2003!
I still love Tachikomas tho.
yeah she does!
right around there it takes off pretty well. Some of Blanks victories are impossibly well planned but its a lot of fun seeing how they win no matter what they are presented with. People will also tell you best girl hasnt arrived yet. Youll know when she arrives.
as for the loli stuff, try to ignore that.
Majimoji Rurumo 7
This episode was pretty good. I actually didn't know the guy that did Yowamushi Pedal did this too... Talk about catering to different audiences.
hnnnnnngh
This episode showed one of Berserkers redeeming moments. Fantastic scene of badassery. Wish he was always that cool. Hes better than FSN berserker who was just a roid rage.
Prescription Grade List-erine time!
Yami 11
ARE WE JUST GONNA IGNORE THOSE FUCKING TENTACLE VINES ATTACKING YOU?
lol this show's outfits lol...
LOL what are your air-hoses made of paper
you seem pretty calm almost seeing your girlfriend die.
you don't re-enter inverted lol noobs
awww yeah finally wacky time
all this motherfucking dramatic dancing
"This hand of mine glows with an awesome power!"
THEY FINALLY MEET lol
muh hat
"HATSUMI!" "JILL!" "EVE!" "DONKEY!"
School Days 10
holy fucking shit did Second-Banana-kun really do that
what a way to open an episode
the shark is circling!
so you have a spine against Setsuna but not agai----
WHOA WHAT THE FUCK SETSUNA WHAT THE FUCKING FUCKING
it's too late, boyo
GODFUCKING damn this like purposefully picking ever wrong move ever like, levels of utter insanity are off the motherfucking charts
Oh that's some hamfisted foreshadowing bullshit
YOU ABSOLUTE FUCKING TOOL
HOLY SHIT
WHAT DO YOU ALL FUCKING SEE IN THIS MONSTER I DON'T UNDERSTAND
WHAT IS WITH THIS FUCKING SCHOOL JESUS FUCKING CHRIST
I KNOW THOSE EYES HERE WE GO COMRADES
Goodnight, GAF
you are taking a mightily powerful dose of the list but I admire your courage.
You will also be reaching both shows climactic points near the same time and it might be pretty spectacular.
Nothing1016
Member
I'd be happy. I have an irrational hate for Slaine. We only need Inaho in our anime.
Canis lupus
Member
Hokuto no Ken 1-35
This is so over the top lol
You just don't know it yet.
Most manly anime? Also it reminds me of Fallout 3, did they copy this
This is so over the top lol
You just don't know it yet.
Most manly anime? Also it reminds me of Fallout 3, did they copy this
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
what.....I'm curious now because Berserk made me fucking pissed more than any other anime.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Legend of korra season 3 episode 1+2
That was actually really good!
That was actually really good!
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Nah, it gets messed up, but not really to berserk levels.
Nothing1016
Member
Old fashion yellow subtitles are disgusting. They look horrendous.
Learn Okada. Live Okada!
Also Kawamori hehee.
While thats true in terms of preferencs, the target demographic are no longer in their teens (may not have ever been)
Have you seen Piano? You might like it. Its a bit melodramatic though.
Heylo!
Well ok so my tastes arent so narrow
firehawk12
Subete no aware
It works for comic book fans though.
It works for comic book fans though.
I don't think it does. The comic book industry is totally dying, which is why they're turning to movies instead. Movies which target a much broader audience than the original comics do.
The entire libe is 1/10
Femmeworth
Banned
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Rebellion
So yeah, I quite liked this. Maybe that'll change as I reflect more on the film and read things but for now I can say that. One aspect I'm already having mixed feelings about is the
So yeah, I quite liked this. Maybe that'll change as I reflect more on the film and read things but for now I can say that. One aspect I'm already having mixed feelings about is the
yuri (over/under)tones.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Well, there's still no female or non-white heroes leading their movies though precisely because they don't have faith that the audience will accept it.
(But I guess Captain America 2 is really a Black Widow movie.)
The best movie of 2013 after Gravity.
Isn't there a Wonder Woman movie coming? Also hoping the Black Panther and Captain Marvel movie rumors pan out to help address that concern on the MCU side of things.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I'll believe it when I see it.
She-hulk lawyer romcom when?
I'd love for quirky shit like that in, say, a second round of Netflix TV shows. Seems like it'd work given how accepting people ended up being of GOTG and its eccentricities.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Oh right, I keep forgetting about Jessica Jones and the other B-tier shows. (Poor Daredevil).
But if it's not part of the MCU, it almost doesn't count now. Sort of like She-Thor.
But if it's not part of the MCU, it almost doesn't count now. Sort of like She-Thor.
just a remnant of the sd era. Yellow showed up better in lower definition. White works just fine now that most stuff is hd.
The entire libe is 1/10
The size doesnt matter.
I am honestly surprised you liked the movie but Im glad.
Femmeworth
Banned
I'm trying to find your posts on the movie.
Actually my impression has been that its growing lately.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Femmeworth
Banned
I found that one but I recall another big one.
Reflecting on the movie, I think it has some thematic overlap with The Last of Us.
Someone that disliked the movie went all out on Reddit. http://www.reddit.com/r/TrueAnime/comments/1wrc4k/rebel_with_a_misguided_cause_how_madoka_magica/
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I may have talked about it more, but I'm not sure. I'm sure I've defended it at least once against the people who hate the ending.
Femmeworth
Banned
Madoka Rebellion spoilers
(This isn't a response to anything you said on the film.) I think
(This isn't a response to anything you said on the film.) I think
Homura's dream world was also meant to reflect the wishes of the viewer/fanbase. Which is an easy interpretation to make and a low hanging fruit as far as analysis goes. The increased fanservice (both of the erotic and non-erotic varieties) definitely could support that. I would say it tried to have its cake and eat it too, but given how divisive opinions on the film have been it might have succeeded.
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
Kariage kun might fit the bill, though it's a comedy.
But yeah, i like to see anime that set place in office, maybe one of these days, we get Shima Kosaku anime adaptation.
Femmeworth
Banned
I can agree with you on the character designs. Kusanagi's design is a downgrade, especially the outfit. As for the CGI, I don't think it's much worse than what we see in anime today. The industry hasn't exactly made great strides since 2002 as far as implementing it with a television production budget. Heck, Knights of Sidonia doesn't look all that great and that's a production with the budget primarily given to the CGI. (I say primarily because it isn't completely 3D with the frequent use of 2D backgrounds.)
Movies have definitely given comics a new popularity. It has been growing but the last decade has really brought awareness to comic book heroes and stories more than ever.
I remember a decade ago working at a cinema and Reading the movie magazine that they get about the next several years emphasizing superheroes and comic book stories, starting with the spiderman and batman movies. It has been a phenomenal success.
astrogamer
Member
School Days 2
Well this established that the main two are idiots but I was suprised that the girlfriend actually kissed him. Also" this new girl Kanou was introduces pretty awkwardly.
Well this established that the main two are idiots but I was suprised that the girlfriend actually kissed him. Also" this new girl Kanou was introduces pretty awkwardly.
This series thrives on uncomfortable situations. You can see the minefield being set up episode by episode.
nintendoman58
Member
As much as I agree with the points in that, damn does it feel bad reading it.
I remember waiting for Rebellion and feeling so hyped. I couldn't wait for that thing to come out.
The it turns out to
take the franchise in a really less than favourable direction. I just hope that when a sequel does come out, it fixes that mess and finally puts an end to the Madoka Magica story forever.
Thanks for the impressions. I guess I was somewhat tempted to watch the show due to the premise but I'm not surprised considering Gonzo, that the execution was not up to par. I still might give it a whirl one of these days.
I'll put it this way - it's a show where the main character is a photographer who can blow stuff up (including people!) with his camera, the villains all have super cool powers based on fetishes, the main villain creates WINGS out of his BLOOD, it has Kozaki designs, Ishihama animation, and the premise is pretty no-holds-barred in terms of upper end adult content for a TV show. Yet in spite of ALL that, it didn't end up being very exciting. It takes some real (lack of) effort to create that result.
The direction it went is controversial but not a fault. Its basically down to whether people agree with it or not. The execution was quite good. Its a solid movie.
Hanamonogatari - Suruga Devil
My original plan was to watch this one episode at a time during the week, but the Daisuki (and TV) release threw that off. I'm thinking it may have been for the better. While it can be experienced as a weekly serial, seeing a complete novel from the series animated in one go gives the story a more coherent feel, and draws out its themes in a much more noticeable way.
Rouka was an interesting counterpart to Suruga. She was focused on the idea of listening and doing nothing, escapism, and Suruga on taking action even with the risk. Like most of Monogatari, it's a simple concept expressed complexly. And then there are times where I'm not sure how much of it was metaphorical. Like when the basketball court flooded with water and the stands popped out. That was some pretty cool imagery. The twist that Rouka
gave the entire story that feel that Monogatari has, and that I like seeing in my anime. Just not all the time. These things are good to think about, but only every once in a while.
It was an exciting ride. Both the OP and ED, reversed may they be, were nice songs, and the story both tied into what was going on during the Second Season while being pretty standalone. I'm looking forward to either Kizu or the final season of the anime, whichever one happens first.
My original plan was to watch this one episode at a time during the week, but the Daisuki (and TV) release threw that off. I'm thinking it may have been for the better. While it can be experienced as a weekly serial, seeing a complete novel from the series animated in one go gives the story a more coherent feel, and draws out its themes in a much more noticeable way.
Rouka was an interesting counterpart to Suruga. She was focused on the idea of listening and doing nothing, escapism, and Suruga on taking action even with the risk. Like most of Monogatari, it's a simple concept expressed complexly. And then there are times where I'm not sure how much of it was metaphorical. Like when the basketball court flooded with water and the stands popped out. That was some pretty cool imagery. The twist that Rouka
had been dead the whole time
It was an exciting ride. Both the OP and ED, reversed may they be, were nice songs, and the story both tied into what was going on during the Second Season while being pretty standalone. I'm looking forward to either Kizu or the final season of the anime, whichever one happens first.
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
There is always episode 6 of Golden Boy...
PdotMichael
Banned
They are?
Pretty sure the anime starts with the girls graduate from high school.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZR6fCnPcvA
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Locodol 1
There's something really lo-fi, or should I say subdued, about this whole show's tone that was kinda suitable for an anime about being idols in the middle of nowhere.
It was kinda eh I guess. Dunno if I should continue.
There's something really lo-fi, or should I say subdued, about this whole show's tone that was kinda suitable for an anime about being idols in the middle of nowhere.
It was kinda eh I guess. Dunno if I should continue.
I'll put it this way - it's a show where the main character is a photographer who can blow stuff up (including people!) with his camera, the villains all have super cool powers based on fetishes, the main villain creates WINGS out of his BLOOD, it has Kozaki designs, Ishihama animation, and the premise is pretty no-holds-barred in terms of upper end adult content for a TV show. Yet in spite of ALL that, it didn't end up being very exciting. It takes some real (lack of) effort to create that result.
Shit, this is too cool to end up as nothing special
Someone like Ando need to copy that thing.
http://yurikuma.jp/
Yuri Kuma Arashi
Director: Kunihiko Ikuhara
Character Concept: Akiko Morishima
Character Design: Etsuko Sumimoto
Animation Production: Silver Link
Yuri Kuma Arashi
Director: Kunihiko Ikuhara
Character Concept: Akiko Morishima
Character Design: Etsuko Sumimoto
Animation Production: Silver Link
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Your second favourite studio!
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