chickdigger802
Banned
Blazing through One Piece Enies Lobby Arc
That death of
might be the saddest thing ever. Teared up during manga... and again during anime T___T.
That death of
Go Merry
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A Black Falcon
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Oh yeah, that episode.. great stuff. :lol
Same second and fourth ones then, but the other two are reversed.
Expect that process to continue!
Resplendence? What's that a reference to?
I can agree with that, yeah, except I'd note that Chibiusa goes in last place, Uranus and Neptune down there too (they're just such fools...), and Saturn and Pluto high on the list.
From what I've heard though, it's not just the visuals that got a significant downgrade, it's also the story, episodes, plot, and everything else...
Yeah, that episode certainly does do a good job of showing how far they have fallen versus their forebears... indeed, maybe they should get possessed more.
Oh, right. Yeah, not the best episode, I only faintly remember it.
Seriously, with all Milky Holmes put her through, it's a wonder that Arsene even manages to contain herself as much as she does...
It really is the comedy that makes it the show that it is. But yes, for those who like action, ep. 11 of season 2 is as good as this show will ever get.Yeah, it definitely wouldn't set it apart much. (Alas, why I was being selfish and not thinking about the show's quality when stating that
:lol Indeed.
No, quite the opposite, it's pretty boring when there's no one willing to discuss much... hasn't been enough of that since macodin stopped posting in the anime threads.
Most of what I said there came from what I remember from anthropology 101, but I think I remembered many of the more important points...
What, as if the girls who are in love with the guy because he was nice to them once when they were five have such a better reason for loving him? Hah!
Seriously, they're all various degrees of bad. I don't think tsunderes are too much worse than other types. Oh, and as for being self-aware, that could sometimes be true, but in IS wasn't in Char, the one non-tsundere in the harem, who was probably the most self-aware about it? I don't know if this problem is so much worse with tsunderes, it's really present with all of them.
True, but don't they have pants on under the... dress coats?
That certainly is what it should have said, yes. What happened to that show... so sad.You mean Nichijou.
Nice, a trailer! (Oh, and yeah, this was mentioned, but I think only as a rumor, not as a reality, and certainly not with a trailer link, so I'd call that new, yeah.)
Yeah, that's basically F/SN -- one of the stupidest and most annoying main characters ever in mainstream anime, mediocre writing, plenty of reasons to not watch it... and Rin, who is awesome. Shirou just got too irritating though, I never managed to get through the whole season. He's such a sexist idiot... seriously, the main character in anime is often mediocre, sure, but he's far, FAR below that, to the point where he has a significant negative impact on the series. That's ... not good. So yeah, basically, it's too bad Rin wasn't in a better show.
Is that Omnimax/Imax Dome? I've been to the Boston Science Museum's Omnimax theater before, and I think a few others as well... really, really cool stuff, the way it takes up your whole vision is amazing.Ceiling wideface:
Wait, so are they going to make a second season of Dog Days? That'd be nice.
There were elements of all three of these, I'm pretty sure. I mostly stayed out of that thread, but some of it strayed into the anime thread too... and as some of the replies to that third one show, there are still some crazy people defending their very, very wrong stance on that third point, somehow. How, I have no idea, of course, as I've always said. The number of actual people who have incestuous feelings for their siblings is miniscule.
I doubt you'll find it quite the match of The Legend of Koizumi's level of awesome, but yes, there are some great mahjong specials in Saki, along with everything else in the series. I like it a lot, and of course the spinoff starts very soon...
But yeah, it's too bad The Legend of Koizumi didn't get more than three episodes. It was way too awesome to be restricted to just three!
As was already said, it's mostly a comedy show, not a detective show, and yes, the four characters are each different. And yeah, the first episode isn't too representative of the show as a whole. I thought it was decently good, but the show as a whole is certainly is better than the first episode.
I posted my review of this episode recently (yesterday or so), but yeah, I of course agree on the point about why Rias loves him; there is indeed absolutely no reason given, just as, yes, there's no reason why Asia still loves him even after learning what he's really like. The only "reason" is harem anime logic that girls who like the main character always love him forever, period, and most or all major opposite-sex characters are going to love the main character. Besides that, there's nothing here, like usual, but yeah, with even less of an excuse. All I can come up with is that they're impressed by him acting cool and winning or something, but that should not be considered to be enough. That the series thinks it is says something about the level of the writing.
But sure, it's an entertaining enough show, if you can turn off your brain... my problem of course is that I often can't really do that. Still, for its genre it was above average, at least, I think.
Jex
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Rectify this situation.
cosmicblizzard
Banned
Might want to spoiler that, dude. People are still getting caught up.
Lupin III 01:
Gotta get up to speed on who everyone is in the next couple of days.
So, first of all, that's certainly some...uhh...opening theme this show has. I don't think that I'll be forgetting who the show is about any time soon. I find pretty much all 70s television music to be gut-wrenchingly horrible and the music (not just the OP) in Lupin III is generally no exception. Keyboards, bombastic trumpets, electric funk, kazoo-sounding shit, rattle snares........I'm just not a fan of any of it, but it's not really impacting my enjoyment of the show. It's all just a little dated in that respect.
So basically, Lupin is an invincible supergenius con man with a band of sidekicks and an uncanny ability to escape dangerous situations. I haven't gathered much more about him than that, but I like his air of mischievousness and total self-confidence. The shit-eating grin on his face the entire time that he was conning the SCOPION dude in the hotel was amusing. I kind of hope that everything stays this campy. Also, Fujiko has huge tits.
I know that it's mentioned often in the thread how pitiful mechanical animation is today compared to 20+ years ago, but I couldn't help but notice just how great everything looked--and this isn't even a show about cars, spaceships, or military craft, just a one-off episode that happened to have racing as the theme. Everything from the chassis of the racecars to Jigen's radio device to the face of his watch had detail that you just don't see today, and the cars had a lovely motion to them that captured the trembling of the motor. The show looks fantastic in general for a product of the early 70s, but the fact that average grunt animators were able to produce things like this on a weekly basis just hits home how much we've lost for what we've gained.
I don't plan on doing long write-ups for each episode unless something notable happens, but hopefully my first impressions are of some small interest to any Lupin scholars in the thread. I really hope that I have time between the Spring shows and my concurrent marathons to get some of the show in regularly.
Gotta get up to speed on who everyone is in the next couple of days.
So, first of all, that's certainly some...uhh...opening theme this show has. I don't think that I'll be forgetting who the show is about any time soon. I find pretty much all 70s television music to be gut-wrenchingly horrible and the music (not just the OP) in Lupin III is generally no exception. Keyboards, bombastic trumpets, electric funk, kazoo-sounding shit, rattle snares........I'm just not a fan of any of it, but it's not really impacting my enjoyment of the show. It's all just a little dated in that respect.
So basically, Lupin is an invincible supergenius con man with a band of sidekicks and an uncanny ability to escape dangerous situations. I haven't gathered much more about him than that, but I like his air of mischievousness and total self-confidence. The shit-eating grin on his face the entire time that he was conning the SCOPION dude in the hotel was amusing. I kind of hope that everything stays this campy. Also, Fujiko has huge tits.
I know that it's mentioned often in the thread how pitiful mechanical animation is today compared to 20+ years ago, but I couldn't help but notice just how great everything looked--and this isn't even a show about cars, spaceships, or military craft, just a one-off episode that happened to have racing as the theme. Everything from the chassis of the racecars to Jigen's radio device to the face of his watch had detail that you just don't see today, and the cars had a lovely motion to them that captured the trembling of the motor. The show looks fantastic in general for a product of the early 70s, but the fact that average grunt animators were able to produce things like this on a weekly basis just hits home how much we've lost for what we've gained.
I don't plan on doing long write-ups for each episode unless something notable happens, but hopefully my first impressions are of some small interest to any Lupin scholars in the thread. I really hope that I have time between the Spring shows and my concurrent marathons to get some of the show in regularly.
Isnt Mai Hime a fairly similar kind of show also with a cute loliperson in it?
Ultimadrago
Member
Arsene's Toy type, able to create illusions and summon massive power. She loses control of it while sleeping in the dream episode, turning her surroundings (and the girls') into a Wonderland.
That certainly is what it should have said, yes. What happened to that show... so sad.
*sniffle* I'll never forget it, such a freaking great anime. Hoping someone licenses it for U.S. release :/ (I'll be forced to import otherwise)
Yeah, it's still on my list. I might get to it around the time I tackle the Legend of Koizumi's manga.
But yeah, it's too bad The Legend of Koizumi didn't get more than three episodes. It was way too awesome to be restricted to just three!
Yeah, man! I would've loved to see more countries feel the humiliating taste of awesomely stylish mahjong defeat!
Unknown Soldier
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I don't know who was telling me this yesterday, but the PRISMA☆ILLYA anime actually is real and is going to happen!
http://prisma-illya.jp/
MOAR ILYA!
http://prisma-illya.jp/
MOAR ILYA!
A Black Falcon
Member
This has been mentioned before, but yes, loli fanservice aside it's a pretty good manga and it is good to see it get an anime. Lighter tone, minimal Shirou... better take on the F/SN universe in some ways for sure.
Jex
Member
So I just finished Another. Was not expecting that..
Good series but they cheated with that lol
Maybe I wasn't paying attention but I must have missed when they said Reiko and Ms. Mikami were the same person. Or did they never say it and it was just something he remembered at the end there (where she said not to call her Reiko at school). If so, that was super-lame and gave the audience no chance to guess who the extra was.
Good series but they cheated with that lol
Oh and somehow Reiko was really his mother? What?
Ultimadrago
Member
Steins;Gate 4
Kyouma makes me lol. But some of his interactions with "Christiiiiiina!" are getting way too drawn out.
This thing is starting off on a stretcher and shouldn't fill 8 minutes with bickering. It's humorous for a while, but distracting later on. Specifically in lines with my desire for progression in the overarching narrative.
In other words, GET ON WITH IT!
Kyouma makes me lol. But some of his interactions with "Christiiiiiina!" are getting way too drawn out.
This thing is starting off on a stretcher and shouldn't fill 8 minutes with bickering. It's humorous for a while, but distracting later on. Specifically in lines with my desire for progression in the overarching narrative.
In other words, GET ON WITH IT!
P.S.: OP...slowly...growing on me!
dakkumauji
Member
Non-serious Naruverse is the best kind of Naruverse!
Unknown Soldier
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Fate/Stay Night 17:
Setting up the next arc. In addition to being the current Einzbern mage, it seems that Ilya's also been trained at ballet. I'm okay with this.
Shirou certainly has a very short attention span. He seems to have entirely forgotten that
She also fully intended to
She's far too cute though, I can see how he would forget so quickly!
Setting up the next arc. In addition to being the current Einzbern mage, it seems that Ilya's also been trained at ballet. I'm okay with this.
Shirou certainly has a very short attention span. He seems to have entirely forgotten that
Ilya killed Shinji after Rider was defeated.
kill Shirou and Rin.
The OP for Steins;Gate is actually quite fantastic and you'll see why later on. Everything about it is perfect for the show's content. Haters gonna hate but that's not your problem.
It's also the only Birdy I've seen.
The show does eventually get on with it but yeah it does take a while before it finally decides to.
hosannainexcelsis
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Milky Holmes 6
When things slow down for quasi-inspirational speeches, it can get a bit dull, but when the comedy hits it hits, with perfect fast-paced timing.
The next episode preview is too amusing:
If you've got it, flaunt it.
When things slow down for quasi-inspirational speeches, it can get a bit dull, but when the comedy hits it hits, with perfect fast-paced timing.
The next episode preview is too amusing:
If you've got it, flaunt it.
Unknown Soldier
Member
It's found it's way to the Internet before the first episode which features it airs:
Kalafina - To The Beginning (Fate/Zero OP2)
Kalafina - To The Beginning (Fate/Zero OP2)
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Char becomes tsundere-lite at times though. It's like the first all-tsundere harem!
Well, in the same way that women can wear hose/stockings I suppose.
I was hoping I'd take to this more after a little while, but it's still really underwhelming.
chickdigger802
Banned
What's that new show this season by guilty crown duder? Accel something?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Yeah, he bailed a while ago.
Accel World. It sucks, you want to avoid it.
A Black Falcon
Member
He has not posted in an anime thread since getting back from his ban, even though that ban ended in February.
I wish he'd return too.Sort of, but it's considered okay because they're pants and not tights, so it's totally different!
... Men's coats sometimes used to be long like that, back in the 19th-early 20th centuries. Of course, at that point women would all have had ankle length or longer dresses, so they weren't similar like those look today, or in Star Trek.
Oh right, that. Now that you mention it I remember the power, but not its name.
Nichijou definitely needs a US release, yeah! I'd have to seriously consider getting it too...
Do try it, but if it takes a while, byt the time you do there'll be another show to watch too, the soon-to-start Achiga-hen.
Yeah, it'd be great to see. It's just such an awesomely over the top anime, I don't think there's anything that matches it really.
I don't mean I like it more overall than Saki, I don't think I do, but it's the best at what it does.
This is a very cute commercial by Ghibli for Nissin. The song is nice too, very Ghibli.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7OS7dZSHcU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7OS7dZSHcU
Mirai Nikki 24
Oh god, the serious plot holes that poke through the entire story just pile up. The show just nonchalantly throws these out left and right in a manner that glosses over any implications they might have on the world, characters, or the previously established workings of the universe.
This show has been writhing on its death bed for what is beginning to seem like an eternity. Somehow even in its absurdity it feels completely dull, the nonsensical nature seeming to be little more than the uncontrolled slobberings of the writer. I'm not even sure I should sit through the last two episodes of this.
Oh god, the serious plot holes that poke through the entire story just pile up. The show just nonchalantly throws these out left and right in a manner that glosses over any implications they might have on the world, characters, or the previously established workings of the universe.
Superman Ninth, seriously? Even when they draw out the timeline visually it's wrong. This show had two separate paces this episode. One involved unnecessary scenes being shoehorned in that went nowhere and covered information we already knew. The other was the show racing through new and potentially complicated information without really covering anything.
This show has been writhing on its death bed for what is beginning to seem like an eternity. Somehow even in its absurdity it feels completely dull, the nonsensical nature seeming to be little more than the uncontrolled slobberings of the writer. I'm not even sure I should sit through the last two episodes of this.
Space Brothers - Episode 01
Y'know this is probably the first time I've felt like I've really related to a character in an anime.
Hit pretty close to home too.
- Losing a job from a stupid mistake (I didn't go all Zidane on my boss though that would've owned)
- Having to move back with my mother after living a pretty decent life
- On the brink of giving up on childhood dreams
- Remembering those dreams and feeling that passion lost a long time ago.
- Having a pet Pug. (lol)
I dunno it honestly kind of moved me. Strange.
This episode was really nicely done and I'm definitely gonna keep watching it. I really hope the rest of the show maintains this quality.
Y'know this is probably the first time I've felt like I've really related to a character in an anime.
Hit pretty close to home too.
- Losing a job from a stupid mistake (I didn't go all Zidane on my boss though that would've owned)
- Having to move back with my mother after living a pretty decent life
- On the brink of giving up on childhood dreams
- Remembering those dreams and feeling that passion lost a long time ago.
- Having a pet Pug. (lol)
I dunno it honestly kind of moved me. Strange.
This episode was really nicely done and I'm definitely gonna keep watching it. I really hope the rest of the show maintains this quality.
I like this Saya so much more.
Ok but I liked the Oath Sign better.
Decent trailer was decent. Lots of CG there though. I'm decently hyped. Please I.G. Production, let me believe in Blood again. Don't break my heart for the 3rd time ;_;
Unknown Soldier
Member
The real question is if they are going to take it seriously this time. The new character designs are a good start.
Same. As Yuki Kajiura/Kalafina efforts go, this one's kinda flat. I would have preferred something more up-tempo, like Stone Cold (Sacred Seven OP). That was FictionJunction but same difference.
Don't see this posted yet.
According to the official website, car manufacturer TOYOTA has announced an original short anime series titled "PES: Peace Eco Smile". Each episode is 3-4 minutes long and will be posted on the official website. It is a love comedy between a space alien named PES and a human girl taking place in Kichijoji, Tokyo.
PES website
PES Trailer
Staff
Director: Hayashi Yuichiro (assistant animation director of "Trigun: Badlands Rumble")
Production Studio: Studio 4°C
Cast
Yajima Akiko
What is it with Japanese car companies and anime recently? <_<
According to the official website, car manufacturer TOYOTA has announced an original short anime series titled "PES: Peace Eco Smile". Each episode is 3-4 minutes long and will be posted on the official website. It is a love comedy between a space alien named PES and a human girl taking place in Kichijoji, Tokyo.
PES website
PES Trailer
Staff
Director: Hayashi Yuichiro (assistant animation director of "Trigun: Badlands Rumble")
Production Studio: Studio 4°C
Cast
Yajima Akiko
What is it with Japanese car companies and anime recently? <_<
billy beane
Banned
Alright Anime-GAF, after Toonami last night I decided that I may actually like Anime more than I thought I did, and that I should check out some more recent shows. To start my friend recommended me Code Geass, and I asked about it in the Toonami thread, and people said it's worth the check out. So I just have a few quick questions:
1. I found this website called Crunchyroll. It seems legit, and I was just wondering what your opinions are about it. Is it a good site, is it worth the subscription, are there better sites available, all that good stuff.
2. Should I watch the dub or sub? I don't mind either way, but I was just wondering where you all are on the subject. I know there are people on both sides of spectrum who refuse to watch shows depending on whether it is dubbed or not, and I trust GAFers when it comes to something like this.
Sorry if these get ask a lot, but my anime knowledge is slim to none. (Really the only anime I have a big appreciation for are Dragon Ball, Cowboy Bebop, and Miyazaki films) I'll probably pop in here for more questions and suggestions as time goes on too. Thanks.
1. I found this website called Crunchyroll. It seems legit, and I was just wondering what your opinions are about it. Is it a good site, is it worth the subscription, are there better sites available, all that good stuff.
2. Should I watch the dub or sub? I don't mind either way, but I was just wondering where you all are on the subject. I know there are people on both sides of spectrum who refuse to watch shows depending on whether it is dubbed or not, and I trust GAFers when it comes to something like this.
Sorry if these get ask a lot, but my anime knowledge is slim to none. (Really the only anime I have a big appreciation for are Dragon Ball, Cowboy Bebop, and Miyazaki films) I'll probably pop in here for more questions and suggestions as time goes on too. Thanks.
You know what, I actually think this will be good.
Unknown Soldier
Member
1. CR is a legit streaming site. They have HD streams of varying quality as well.
2. In the debate of dub vs. sub, the only advice I can give is that anything streamed as it airs will be sub-only, the vast majority of shows are never dubbed for NA/EU release, and the ones that are will require you to wait a long time for the dubbed release. It's easier to learn to love subs if you want to watch anything remotely close to when it airs.
3. Code Geass is something best enjoyed after you've been deeper down the rabbit hole. It's not a "starter" anime as those sorts of things go.
2. In the debate of dub vs. sub, the only advice I can give is that anything streamed as it airs will be sub-only, the vast majority of shows are never dubbed for NA/EU release, and the ones that are will require you to wait a long time for the dubbed release. It's easier to learn to love subs if you want to watch anything remotely close to when it airs.
3. Code Geass is something best enjoyed after you've been deeper down the rabbit hole. It's not a "starter" anime as those sorts of things go.
1) Crunchyroll is one of the comparatively few legal anime streaming websites. It's pretty good and gets a decent number of the airing anime each season. I haven't used it in a while but I never bought a subscription. I've never tried any other websites so others will probably fill you in.
2) It's really your choice whether you want to watch dub or sub. I know some people who just can't stand japanese voices so they have to watch dubs. I also know some people who are sub purists and can't stand a majority of the dubs. Again, to reiterate, really your choice but some shows do admittedly have cringe-worthy dubs. I personally watch more subs than dubs but I never dismiss or pass on a good dub.
and Code Geass is definitely a good watch. It's faaaabulous and you'll be entertained even in the second season, which is a trainwreck.
cosmicblizzard
Banned
1. Crunchryoll is fine as are other legal streaming sites like Hulu and Funimation. I don't have a subscription, so I couldn't tell you if it's worth it or not though. You could probably get away without one since there's plenty of stuff available for non-members.
2. For Code Geass? Can't go wrong with either one, but I think the consensus is the sub is better thanks to the voice actor of the protagonist being much more extravagant in his role.
If you ever need recommendations for anything, don't be afraid to ask. The people here know what they're talking about for the most part. As a Dragon Ball fan, there's a lot of stuff I can recommend you, but I'd rather not overwhelm you just yet. See how you like Geass for now.
Dat hair.
Huh? Plenty of people I know that barely watch anime got into Code Geass, I think it's really popular with casual watchers. Sort of like Death Note.
I have to watch Guilty Crown and then I will take on this show head on.
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