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CorvoSol · Mar 2, 2013

Rin-Ne no Lagrange 2

This show panders to the Yuri fans so hard it almost hurts. That said, it still manages to make these moments endearing or at least enjoyable for the rest of the world. The OP and ED of season 2 aren't on par with season 1's OP and ED, but hey, that's life.

Oh, and the Ignis' LASER CAPE is the most badass laser tool a giant robot has ever had since the advent of beam sabers.

Seraphis Cain · Mar 2, 2013

Chet Rippo said:
I think the top one looks more odd than the bottom one.

Morita-san has better dead moe eyes.

SDBurton · Mar 2, 2013

CorvoSol said:
Rin-Ne no Lagrange 2

This show panders to the Yuri fans so hard it almost hurts. That said, it still manages to make these moments endearing or at least enjoyable for the rest of the world. The OP and ED of season 2 aren't on par with season 1's OP and ED, but hey, that's life.

Oh, and the Ignis' LASER CAPE is the most badass laser tool a giant robot has ever had since the advent of beam sabers.

Hehe so true.

Regarding you other statement, definitely agreed. "TRY UNITE" has been one of the best OP's I've listened to in quite some time.

Articalys · Mar 2, 2013

Thomas Romain, one-man marketing machine for Symphogear:

@Thomasintokyo said:

Wonder when they'll finally officially release more details.

Also, apparently Dai Sato hates fantasy games and has never played Dark Souls.

Shergal · Mar 2, 2013

Usagi Drop 7

HNNNNNNNNG.

Kind of bittersweet story this episode, leaning more on bitter than sweet. Is that actually how real Japan goes?

Men being mostly overworked to the point they can barely see their family, let alone properly communicate with them, and women that just think of how to settle down into a lifestyle that they're later going to regret, being unable to break free from it.

I ask because that's not the first time I've seen stuff like this depicted in Japanese media, and Usagi Drop particularly seems to be very grounded in reality.

One thing that came up a lot in this episode was growing up, but instead of being the teenage kind, it dealt more with

starting to get old and feel like your prime is already behind you.

Fortunately(?) I'm still very young, so I couldn't relate very well to that aspect of the episode, but the fact that

Haruko spent the whole episode grieving and complaining about her life, and things weren't even remotely resolved by the end

was kind of a hard-hitter. For this type of show, at least.

As a side note, I really enjoy the interplay between Daikichi and Kouki. Brings some consistent comedy and dynamism, particularly this episode where the three children, with Kouki on the initiative, teared down the adults was pretty amusing.

Nafe · Mar 2, 2013

chickdigger went and got himself banned again...

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Puchimas! Episode 43

Haha, K-Owned! indeed. Love those expressions.
Takanya and Makochi are pretty good at gaming apparently. These last two episodes were pretty fun. Chihaya looks good in a ponytail too.

/XX/ said:
Me too! And I don't know if this is because of the different pace this thread has had lately (or if it seems to me that way because I haven't been following this thread in a more timely manner), but I have the impression people like Nafe also didn't post in ages! :-(

Hey you noticed!

At the time of this post I had only posted three times in the last 220 pages or so...Some of it is I've been busy, I was reading others posts but didn't have anything to add or I actually thought about posting but then ultimately didn't because I didn't feel my post would really be contributing anything or really adding anything interesting to the discussion. The pace of the thread has been pretty brisk as well so some of it is I'm a bit behind on pages. A whole combination of factors really.

RurouniZel · Mar 2, 2013

Nafe said:
chickdigger went and got himself banned again...

What did he do THIS time?

strangedopamine · Mar 2, 2013

Sgt. Keroro Episode 136 or "556 inside" [Rewatch]

556 is so good, that an episode was made where a 556 virus infects people and turns people into 556.

Theonik · Mar 2, 2013

Vividred Operation 05
We better get Akane x Rei docking in the future in some form. Also a thing I forgot to note is that I really like how they do a different ED for each episode depending on the character they focus on. Not exactly a new thing but pretty cool regardless. An OK amount of butts this episode, BD should be interesting.

RurouniZel said:
What did he do THIS time?

"WiiU has no games" troll.

Nafe · Mar 2, 2013

RurouniZel said:
What did he do THIS time?

I don't know, I more just noticed while catching up with reading the thread. I quickly skimmed his last posts and maybe it was mentioning he didn't think the WiiU had any games?

firehawk12 · Mar 2, 2013

dakkumauji said:
Now you're just getting my hopes up.

Starring Jugem!

Moonlight said:
Natsu no Arashi Episode 1

http://i.imgur.com/9Vq1fdk.png

Headtilt in literally the first minute. This is a SHAFT production, alright. Incidentally, something about the faces in this show look really, really off. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I suspect it might be the eyes. And maybe the lighting.

Alright, this came strongly recommended, although I'm... not entirely sure what I just watched. I didn't actually look up anything about this show before jumping in, so imagine my surprise when they all started time-travelling. And even after this, I don't think I could actually tell you what the premise is. It doesn't supply any context to... anything that happens on screen. I guess that might be what they're going for, given the episode title (Playback pt. II), but it's hardly anything to build an impression on the actual show on.

As for the episode itself, it wasn't that great, I'll be honest. Even with the left field revelation of 'she's actually a time traveler with a magical girl transformation sequence', it felt kinda pedestrian. It doesn't really help that the production quality isn't at all spectacular. The show isn't very appealing to look at.

And allow me to break here for a moment, because I can't seriously be the only one who doesn't see something wrong with this.

http://i.imgur.com/okvCi6O.png

It sits there for like five seconds in the episode and those five seconds are vaguely uncomfortable. Dead, squished eyes that seem a little too big for her face. Augh.

Will give this a couple more episodes, although I really can't shake the feeling I'm missing something important here. The ED, at least, is alright. Although that's probably owed to my love of silhouettes than anything else, really.

The first episode is like the first episode of Dusk Maiden of Amnesia in that it just throws you in media res and leaves you to figure things out. The second episode is the actual "pilot". I quite like that because it primes you for what will come and ignores all differs the introductory stuff until later.

Also, it's Shaft's secret best show, so you better love how it looks!
(Keep an eye out for the K-On "cameo"! lol)

RurouniZel · Mar 2, 2013

Theonik said:
"WiiU has no games" troll.

Nafe said:
I don't know, I more just noticed while catching up with reading the thread. I quickly skimmed his last posts and maybe it was mentioning he didn't think the WiiU had any games?

Yikes. Oh well, hopefully it's not too long.

Theonik · Mar 2, 2013

RurouniZel said:
Yikes. Oh well, hopefully it's not too long.

The gods were kind on him and he should be back in half a moon cycle or so.

Dedication Through Light · Mar 2, 2013

Articalys said:
Thomas Romain, one-man marketing machine for Symphogear:

Wonder when they'll finally officially release more details.

Also, apparently Dai Sato hates fantasy games and has never played Dark Souls.

I thought it only started production like a few mere weeks ago, they can give release details that soon. Would think its a Fall title...

Instro · Mar 2, 2013

Theonik said:
WiiU has no games" troll.

Not really a troll though is it.

madp · Mar 2, 2013

Moonlight said:
Natsu no Arashi Episode 1

Nobody likes the first episode--between this and Dusk Maiden, you have to wonder if Oonuma Shin makes convoluted first episodes that poorly represent what shows are going to be like as some kind of intentional and twisted stylistic choice. Starting with the next episode you'll probably see more of what fans of the show find endearing; the first episode is a gimmick episode and does a bad job of introducing the protagonist or indicating that the show is actually a magical realism slice-of-life/comedy with a surprising amount of emotional range.

The QUALITY never gets better, though, so make your peace with that! It's SHAFT's lowest-budget show ever to the point that it feels more like a stage play than an animation sometimes.

PorcellainThrill · Mar 2, 2013

Instro said:
Not really a troll though is it.

ban

cosmicblizzard · Mar 2, 2013

Psycho Pass 19

Wait, so Japan is cut off from the rest of the world again? Was this mentioned before and I'm just forgetting due to how wordy the show can be? Wonder what the rest of the world thinks of the Sibyl system if they even know about it.

Anyway, a future that relies on a single food source and stuff made from that source must suck.

RurouniZel · Mar 2, 2013

Theonik said:
The gods were kind on him and he should be back in half a moon cycle or so.

That's good. ^_^

Dedication Through Light · Mar 2, 2013

cosmicblizzard said:
Psycho Pass 19

Wait, so Japan is cut off from the rest of the world again? Was this mentioned before and I'm just forgetting due to how wordy the show can be? Wonder what the rest of the world thinks of the Sibyl system if they even know about it.

Anyway, a future that relies on a single food source and stuff made from that source must suck.

Didnt they say in this episode that the world has a negative view on it?

SDBurton · Mar 2, 2013

While the lewd avy month idea may have been a risky idea, it did get me thinking that it would be pretty cool to have a themed avatar for each month with animegaf. Like a 'Jojo' themed month with poses and all would be pretty boss. Just a thought.

dimb · Mar 2, 2013

SDBurton said:
While the lewd avy month idea may have been a risky idea, it did get me thinking that it would be pretty cool to have a themed avatar for each month with animegaf. Like a 'Jojo' themed month with poses and all would be pretty boss. Just a thought.

Avatars always get changed for the worse.

/XX/ · Mar 2, 2013

Shergal said:
I see you've already embraced the true future of anime.

Cheers!

Regulus Tera said:
Imaishi did work hard on those CGI Black Rock Shooter fight scenes...

Fireworks effects. Traditionally. Beautifully. Hand-drawn. 2D... on Little Witch Academia... lets just think on that for moment and what it means nowadays...

I LOVE YOU, MR. YOSHINARI!

Extollere said:
When are the last two episodes of GuP being aired again? It's this month, right?

WAIT WHO CARES A YUKARI DOUJIN JUST GOT SCANED OMG. Oh damn! Take that Yukari!! taaaakeee itttttt!!! ヽ(≧Д&#8806ノ

Nice, but some 'non-h' goodness would be cool as well to get.

I know that, comparatively, text-heavy 'dōjin' are more difficult to translate, but some fragments I've seen of Gewalt's circle last Girls und Panzer works (http://gewalt.militaryblog.jp/e392874.html) look so informative while also funny that I'm sure all the fans of the series would appreciate seeing something like that, without the necessity of it featuring much explicit content.

Nafe said:
Hey you noticed!

Of course! Now that I know the reason behind it I'm kind of relieved. Sometimes one can't know when people will stop posting definitely, unless there is a previous warning.

SDBurton · Mar 2, 2013

dimb said:
Avatars always get changed for the worse.

In that case I hope you never change yours as it makes me smile every time I see it.

Chet Rippo · Mar 2, 2013

SDBurton said:
While the lewd avy month idea may have been a risky idea, it did get me thinking that it would be pretty cool to have a themed avatar for each month with animegaf. Like a 'Jojo' themed month with poses and all would be pretty boss. Just a thought.

Why not draw your own avatar month?

SDBurton · Mar 2, 2013

Chet Rippo said:
Why not draw your own avatar month?

My drawing would be on the level of Chinatsu from Yuru Yuri. Total nightmare fuel.

QisTopTier · Mar 2, 2013

Anime GAF am I horrible for finding THIS hilarious as hell?

Haly · Mar 2, 2013

Chet Rippo said:
Why not draw your own avatar month?

That would be very exclusive!

Also that feeling when I don't need to change my avatar for lewd avatar month.

dimb · Mar 2, 2013

SDBurton said:
In that case I hope you never change yours as it makes me smile every time I see it.

I was thinking of changing it to this.

Seraphis Cain · Mar 2, 2013

QisTopTier said:
Anime GAF am I horrible for finding THIS hilarious as hell?

What's Tomat doing there?

sonicmj1 · Mar 2, 2013

cosmicblizzard said:
Psycho Pass 19

Wait, so Japan is cut off from the rest of the world again? Was this mentioned before and I'm just forgetting due to how wordy the show can be? Wonder what the rest of the world thinks of the Sibyl system if they even know about it.

It's a pretty common fictional trope, isn't it? I remember hearing somewhere that in the world of Psycho-Pass, Japan is basically the only place that hasn't broken down into total anarchy for whatever reason. I'm not sure whether that comes from the show at some point during the riots, or from something supplemental.

Anyway, a future that relies on a single food source and stuff made from that source must suck.

This is a pretty convenient plot point for them to raise over 3/4 of the way through the show, considering that they've never hinted at it once.

Haly · Mar 2, 2013

It is widely known that tomat browses 4chan.

QisTopTier · Mar 2, 2013

Seraphis Cain said:
What's Tomat doing there?

Having posters remorse?

amishpriest99 · Mar 2, 2013

SDBurton said:
My drawing would be on the level of Chinatsu from Yuru Yuri. Total nightmare fuel.

Maybe that would be a reason for doing it

.

Kincaido · Mar 2, 2013

QisTopTier said:
Anime GAF am I horrible for finding THIS hilarious as hell?

No.

Articalys · Mar 2, 2013

Brilliant ways to make money #123,126: have a character who changes hair color and sell two of the exact same figure of her, one for each color, and each at full price.

789shadow · Mar 2, 2013

QisTopTier said:
Anime GAF am I horrible for finding THIS hilarious as hell?

No, because it's HYSTERICAL. They got the shit trolled out of them.

QisTopTier · Mar 2, 2013

Articalys said:
Brilliant ways to make money #123,126: have a character who changes hair color and sell two of the exact same figure of her, one for each color, and each at full price.

They have alt color figures all the time anyways

Articalys · Mar 2, 2013

QisTopTier said:
They have alt color figures all the time anyways

That's why the number is so high, because everyone's already thought of it before.

Chet Rippo · Mar 2, 2013

SDBurton said:
My drawing would be on the level of Chinatsu from Yuru Yuri. Total nightmare fuel.

That's the idea!

Haly said:
That would be very exclusive!

Everyone can join!

Jintor · Mar 2, 2013

Chet Rippo said:
Why not draw your own avatar month?

Because I Extol would win.

Chet Rippo · Mar 2, 2013

Jintor said:
Because I Extol would win.

There are no winners. Only losers who don't join.

Quasar · Mar 2, 2013

Chihayafuru 2.08

So loved this. Loved the interaction between the two teams in the first match.

Also. Arata.

Really can't wait for next week. But I say that every week about this show. So love this show.

RurouniZel · Mar 2, 2013

Jintor said:
Because I Extol would win.

You'd give him a run for his money methinks. ^^;

Kincaido · Mar 2, 2013

Stick figures FTW

SDBurton · Mar 2, 2013

dimb said:
I was thinking of changing it to this.

Oh, that's pretty good too actually.

Ultimadrago · Mar 2, 2013

Vivired Operation 6

:Chet

What kind of beach episode has girls picking up trash? In any how, (most links nsfw) plenty of shots for the whole family. There's lso more irrefutable evidence that the grandfather is an unapologetic sick old man! Bless his

now frozen

heart. Momo can only hopelessly spectate as his blood (and butt)-thirsty madness continues! So yeah, bikinis everywhere! Again, I love how the professor is doing the whole "Let's make them stronger friends" typical nonsense, but with a sadistic grin on his face the entire time. It makes the type of episode much better to watch than a loving, soft approach to it.

This episode was silly, fun, "hawt" and silly. I hope another one in similar vein shows up before all is said and done.

Clevinger · Mar 2, 2013

Hey, could you guys tell me if this sounds familiar? I'm trying to think of where this scene is from. I think it's from an anime, but I can't remember.

One or two kids are forbidden to go into a cave. They end up going in, there's charms everywhere, and one or both of them encounters a winged demon nailed high up on a wall, or tied up on something. I think it was withered/looks dead. I think, think they end up screwing up the charms there and the demon ends up possessing one of them or something like that.

edit: Wait! I'm pretty sure the demon makes a deal with one of them in exchange for releasing it.

It's driving me nuts. Thanks.

Articalys · Mar 2, 2013

Once again, Thomas Romain, with more insights into the industry:

@Thomasintokyo said:
A junior background artist in Japan starts around 1400 USD per month (1000 euros) for approx 70 hours of work per week. Anyone interested?

Shergal · Mar 2, 2013

/XX/ said:
Fireworks effects. Traditionally. Beautifully. Hand-drawn. 2D... on Little Witch Academia... lets just think on that for moment and what it means nowadays...
I LOVE YOU, MR. YOSHINARI!

I had a sakugasm.

Oh god, is LWA going to get uploaded into Nico like Arve Rezzle?
Oh man, should I watch the inevitable gifs before getting to see the full package? So much hype and anticipation.

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