I guess it says something about the lasting impression the show had on me that I don't really remember what happened during those episodes.
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I guess it says something about the lasting impression the show had on me that I don't really remember what happened during those episodes.
This demands a Schenkopp avatar!
Jex
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[Penguin Drum 20]
Adorable! It's even got the same fur colours as that damn cat from Gauhce the Cellist!
This was a great episode. Even though it was a character-centric episode, specifically focusing on
. They managed to cover a lot of ground and answer a lot of questions without simply reeling off strings of exposition which is never an easy thing to accomplish. Neither did they go the an Evangelion route where
It actually felt more like a story, with a beginning, middle and end all in one episode as opposed
Bravo.
I also enjoyed Satoshi's conversation with Himari. Great stuff. I would speculate further but I don't have the energy.
Adorable! It's even got the same fur colours as that damn cat from Gauhce the Cellist!
This was a great episode. Even though it was a character-centric episode, specifically focusing on
Himari and Shouma's backstory
they take one episode and divide it into chunks, where each chunk covers a bit of backstory for one character.
to an excuse to flesh out some history.
I also enjoyed Satoshi's conversation with Himari. Great stuff. I would speculate further but I don't have the energy.
hosannainexcelsis
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Kamisama Dolls 13
Probably should have made sure the show could get a second season before deciding to spend only a couple minutes of the last episode on the climax of the current plot arc and then use the rest to set up the next big one. "To be next story" indeed.
Still, what we got of the show was good. I grew quite fond of the story and characters. The second half was a good deal more interesting than the first and now I have to know where things go from here. I'll have to read the manga one of these days.
Probably should have made sure the show could get a second season before deciding to spend only a couple minutes of the last episode on the climax of the current plot arc and then use the rest to set up the next big one. "To be next story" indeed.
Still, what we got of the show was good. I grew quite fond of the story and characters. The second half was a good deal more interesting than the first and now I have to know where things go from here. I'll have to read the manga one of these days.
airmangataosenai
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BokuTomo is steadily growing on me more and more. I also kinda like that her social phobias are at least plausible in the way they're presented.
octopusman
Member
I just finished, what a beautiful ending. A simply gorgeous series.
Jex
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With regards to the spoiler, yes, that's how might appear, but I don't think so. It wouldn't make any sense.
I think the way the apartment complex was shot in this episode was extremely effective in conveying a harsh, desolate location. No people were visible, neither were any plants or animals, it was just barren.The shots that looked down from the top of the complex towards the ground below were interesting because, even though it wasn't that tall, the ground was obscured, suggesting that building just kept on stretching down for infinity and that there was no outside world.
Kamisama Dolls 11
I'm liking how things are progressing, but
what the hell is that thing? Does she have a horrible tumor? Is she stashing footballs under her shirt? Is she pregnant? What is going on?!
Easily the biggest mystery of the show.
Preserved for posterity.
Unknown Soldier
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Congratulations on finishing the current front-runner for 2011's Anime of the Year!
Only at episode 6, but I still can't get over the
the toy bear's tongue
How many monocle points will that cost him?
hosannainexcelsis
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Mawaru Penguin Drum 20
This is one instance where I have to put aside the logical part of my brain that wants to ask how everything works physically and just accept the rules of this dream-like universe and the touching story of
that unfolds within.
The background art in the complex is about as good as that of the Takakuras' home. Good job.
This is one instance where I have to put aside the logical part of my brain that wants to ask how everything works physically and just accept the rules of this dream-like universe and the touching story of
love
The background art in the complex is about as good as that of the Takakuras' home. Good job.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
With this last episode of Persona, I can't tell if they're just choosing to fuck around now or if that was a bad episode. I hate how irony has made it impossible to distinguish good from bad.
Penguindrum 20
First, this week's ARB song. Still no idea why Ikuhara chose them as the cover target.
Can't believe we're really closing in on the finale. This is almost certainly going to be show of the year for me.
First, this week's ARB song. Still no idea why Ikuhara chose them as the cover target.
Can't believe we're really closing in on the finale. This is almost certainly going to be show of the year for me.
"Puella Magi Madoka Magica Secret Project" Website Opens
e: /a/ did a bit of source code investigation and found twenty-three different voice clips.
Let the hype begin.
e: /a/ did a bit of source code investigation and found twenty-three different voice clips.
Tori the impossible.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Micheal Jordan becomes a Puella Magi.
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Beautifully done, and it covers the backstory of two characters seen as rather "irrelevant" up till now.
Does a crying emoticon count? Because that's the only way I can display the ability to cry.
Beautifully done, and it covers the backstory of two characters seen as rather "irrelevant" up till now.
Does a crying emoticon count? Because that's the only way I can display the ability to cry.
Agreed. I always need a healthy dose of smugdouche after all those emo failures populating Guilty Crown.
Good! Remember to check out the translated STEINS;GATE DRAMA CD's to explore a different perspective of the known (and unknown) time-lines, and also a certain virtual reality setting and more to come on the ones released with COMPTIQ magazine:
Steins;Gate - Drama CD α - Babel of the Grieved Maze
Divergence 0.571046%
『STEINS;GATE』ドラマCD α「哀心迷図のバベル」ダイバージェンス0.571046% - 想定科学ADV『STEINS;GATE(シュタインズゲート
』http://steinsgate.jp/goods_06.html
Steins;Gate - Drama CD β - The Arc Light of Infinity
Divergence 1.130205%
『STEINS;GATE』ドラマCD β「無限遠点のアークライト」ダイバージェンス1.130205% - 想定科学ADV『STEINS;GATE(シュタインズゲート
』http://steinsgate.jp/goods_07.html
Steins;Gate - Drama CD γ - The Hyde of a Dark Dimension
Divergence 2.615074%
『STEINS;GATE』ドラマCD γ「暗黒次元のハイド」ダイバージェンス2.615074% - 想定科学ADV『STEINS;GATE(シュタインズゲート
』http://steinsgate.jp/goods_08.html
If you are interested in playing the visual novel, and I think you should be, its translation project has greatly progressed these past months (more information here http://vn.shourai.net/ and here http://e17time.blogspot.com/). Many thanks to Reading Steiner, and all the people involved!
I seriously hope Charles Barkley becomes one as well...
PdotMichael
Banned
What was wrong with this?
Penguin 20:
Too much to process.
I love the parallel between
I also love the continued
While it's debatable which scenes happen in
and which happen in
, I really enjoyed the scene between
Anime saved. Ikuhara in my mouth, all day, every day.
Too much to process.
Kenzan is Masako and Kanba's dad apparently, though very likely not Shoma's. Masako wants Kanba despite them being relatives (related through a shared father but not mother, potentially). The child broiler is very real, and likely related to Sanetoshi and the Dark Bunnies (potentially to the Penguins, who may be invisible children...) My mind is so full of fuck on that front.
I love the parallel between
Himari and Shoma adopting the cat, and Shoma essentially adopting Himari.
flirtation between Sanetoshi and Himari, with Himari not really having any of it.
While it's debatable which scenes happen in
reality
some other place
Kanba and his parents, where they're talking about ideals, and he's single mindedly bent on saving Himari. Makes you wonder if they can hear him, or if they even exist.
Anime saved. Ikuhara in my mouth, all day, every day.
I understand why you say it, but I don't think he is what I would call the main character. My opinion is that the three members of the present Takakura family are equally key characters even in different (or departed) ways. Kanba's role in fighting for that family certainty, that unity, is probably going to be very important in the next episodes.
So true! The previous episode introduced effectively from Himari's perspective this flashback story, and how this latest episode expands it now through Shōma's memories, making it a standalone little story, was beautifully done, like a fairy tale... direction and music has certainly helped to create that sensation for me.
Good point! It really makes you think what is really being represented at times, and the intentions of the series staff...
Besides, where are those supposed scars on Chiemi Takakura's face?
Besides, where are those supposed scars on Chiemi Takakura's face?
Go_Ly_Dow
Member
The finale of the TV show has made me ridiculously hyped for this.
Thank you, Government of Japan for making such a thing possible! :bow
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Indeed. I too am ecstatic that their government is a firm supporter of the arts, a masterpiece such as Blood-C deserves that kind of national funding to continue on, the people of Japan deserve it.
Hopefully this move gets picked up and gets some screenings in the states. Everybody deserves to see this masterpiece in the making on the big screen.
IG's new project has been announced: cute girls racing in cute horses.
Anime by demographic:
K-ON!!: 63% of the fans are male, 37% are female
Black Butler 2: 33.5% are male, 66.5% are female
Strike Witches: 90% are male, 10% are female
Madoka Magica: 71% are male, 29% are female
K-ON!(!) confirmed for most UNIVERSALLY APPEALING, less sexist anime. Madoka status: TOLD.
K-ON!!: 63% of the fans are male, 37% are female
Black Butler 2: 33.5% are male, 66.5% are female
Strike Witches: 90% are male, 10% are female
Madoka Magica: 71% are male, 29% are female
K-ON!(!) confirmed for most UNIVERSALLY APPEALING, less sexist anime. Madoka status: TOLD.
CornBurrito
Member
So Jexhius, ready to eat crow?
MPD 20
You said my observation that
was farfetched, and that the evidence I was seeing was just me trying too hard. But I was right!
MPD 20
You said my observation that
Masako and Kanba were siblings
Is there a particular reason why they chose those four anime? Did they all air in the same timeslot or something? The K-On analysis is interesting but I don't think the other figures are revealing in the slightest (duh, of course Black Butler skews to fujoshi and fewer women watch moe shows, however high-concept Madoka may be)
Also wonder why Strike Witches' audience is so heavily Kantou-skewed. And what does Chart #3 represent?
Go_Ly_Dow
Member
Penguin Drum 20
Another fantastic episode. Great music.
A common theme between this and Utena (Utena spoilers):
http://i.imgur.com/VhpZH.jpg
Another fantastic episode. Great music.
A common theme between this and Utena (Utena spoilers):
Ikuhara really hates kittens and loves to shove them in boxes.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Guilty Crown 7
I thought it was a lovely episode. The way this handles nonfight scenes such as school and home is quite well, not intrusive or forced and help to develop Shu. The void was quite cool and
. I really cant wait for funimation to give the release date of the blu-rays.
Daryl, even though it was the most minor role possible, made me laugh. He was just not pleased.
I thought it was a lovely episode. The way this handles nonfight scenes such as school and home is quite well, not intrusive or forced and help to develop Shu. The void was quite cool and
combing the firing of the missiles with the music playing and the people waltzing and Shu just being plain cool using it, was definitely one of the third tier highlights of the season
Daryl, even though it was the most minor role possible, made me laugh. He was just not pleased.
Guilty Crown - 07
This is the first episode that made me genuinely believe it can achieve Code Geass levels of redicule.
Un-Go - 07
I take back the positives that I said about this show last week...
WAT WAT WAT
You have
<--- would have went as an unspoilered joke at the start, but when that screen came up I might have inadvertantly been on the money.
This is the first episode that made me genuinely believe it can achieve Code Geass levels of redicule.
Un-Go - 07
I take back the positives that I said about this show last week...
WAT WAT WAT
You have
entered the matrix
Jex
Member
Well, someone one already has that and they even have him as their name. But they're not posting for some strange reason...
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Hah. The only complaint I heard about this show was that it was too long. Now everybody will be my Nichibro.
Although the disliking of this show was already pretty irrational anyway.
Jex
Member
So they'll be like, racing inside of the horses skin? That sounds pretty messed up.
I think a number of people had thrown that idea around as a joke, but to see it happen officially is pretty telling.
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