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Originally Posted by Chet Rippo: View Post
Highshcool DxD has the best ED, and I haven't even seen the show.
Yes, that ones pretty good. I have never seen the show either, but oh the gifs that have come from this ending!
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Of course you would think that, Chet.

Excel Saga's ed goes here to offset all the lameness you fuckers keep posting.
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Originally Posted by Chet Rippo: View Post
Highshcool DxD has the best ED, and I haven't even seen the show.
You should. It's a good show.
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Originally Posted by Regulus Tera: View Post
Good choice.
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It seems like Tatsuyuki Nagai shows always have better EDs than OPs. And of course one of his trademarks is transitioning into the ED song before the episode actually ends.
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Originally Posted by Chet Rippo: View Post
Highshcool DxD has the best ED, and I haven't even seen the show.
The latest in the long line of Norimitsu Suzuki endings that duckroll praised.
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Originally Posted by Chet Rippo: View Post
Highshcool DxD has the best ED, and I haven't even seen the show.
Only a few will disagree with you there.

Originally Posted by Regulus Tera: View Post
Man, I cracked up every single time with this ED back then, haha. Excel Saga was amazing.
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get your shitty vocals outta my music

here's the actual best ending
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Originally Posted by hosannainexcelsis: View Post
The latest in the long line of Norimitsu Suzuki endings that duckroll praised.
At least he's consistent with his praise. 7th was all like "fuck this shit, what a sellout".
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Suzuki has some trademarks I really like. He likes to creatively use text and logos in his EDs to create a unique mood which is different from the normal tone of the show. This isn't true of ALL his works, but he does it often enough that it's clearly a personal preference for him. He also uses interesting fonts.
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Originally Posted by Branduil: View Post
It seems like Tatsuyuki Nagai shows always have better EDs than OPs. And of course one of his trademarks is transitioning into the ED song before the episode actually ends.
Speaking of transitioning into the ED song during the closing scene of the episode, Natsume's Book of Friends is a series that makes good use of that, and also has beautiful ED visuals, all solo work by Takahiro Kishida.
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Toriko 55

And that's why Komatsu x Melk 2nd is the best pairing.

And fuck yeah, Zebra!
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Originally Posted by Gravijah: View Post
get your shitty vocals outta my music
If they replaced the music track to the Highschool DxD ED with scratchings of a chalk board, it would still be the best ED.
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Originally Posted by Articalys: View Post
ISML Day 5 results:

http://imgur.com/a/5Gxfi


Fuck this stupid contest. :(

at least Haqua and Shiori and Elsie won!
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Originally Posted by cajunator: View Post
Every now and then a masterpiece like this comes along.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqTdSpvT_cI
Originally Posted by Ultimadrago: View Post
:lol

I didn't know what to expect.
Originally Posted by wonzo: View Post
whoa
The lesson here is everyone should watch Dragon Half. And then afterwards read the manga cause it somehow gets better from where the anime ends.
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Akari wasn't even in it so the contest was stupid to begin with.
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Originally Posted by BGBW: View Post
Akari wasn't even in it so the contest was stupid to begin with.
None of the Yuru Yuri girls are even cute, it makes sense that none of them are in it. Or alternatively, stick some stupid joke about how Akarin~ doesn't exist here.

:)
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Originally Posted by Chet Rippo: View Post
Highshcool DxD has the best ED, and I haven't even seen the show.
You just lucked out that it actually has good animation.
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Originally Posted by Femmeworth: View Post
I'll take that as confirmation to not watch the hypothetical movies if I ever finish the series.
I've only gotten to watch the first movie so far, but I didn't think it was that bad. The plot may be silly, but you get to spend more time with the characters. Which is pretty much how I felt about the original series, anyway.
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What, no response to my posts about ep. 6 of Saki Achiga-hen? Too bad... the show deserves more discussion here!

On the note of Achiga-hen, apparently Arata in the series's design is based off of that of someone. See, The Legend of Koizumi's author did a little 8-page bonus chapter called "Ritz" that tells a (fictional, most certainly) version of a part of Ritz's own story, as she confronts the mafia-like group who apparently control mahjong mangas. In the story, Ritz Kobayashi looks almost exactly like the design she'd later use for Arata. See here:

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http://www.abload.de/img/ritzlxfnp.png (image removed for size; click to see the page)

Heh.

Originally Posted by faridmon: View Post
You all like KEY Anime and consider Ano Hana shit. Consider HotD ''fun'' show and dismiss shows like Baka no Test. I shall be not be linked with you lot again.

NEVER!
That's not really true, I think a majority of people here would probably disagree to any one of those... maybe not all, but anyway, all four of those are certainly debatable points people in animegaf do not agree on.

Originally Posted by Jexhius: View Post
Few accurate statements start with "you all".
Yeah, absolutes are often false.

Originally Posted by hosannainexcelsis: View Post
ABe art is always worth looking at. Perhaps making a general appreciation thread with Despera as part of it would be the best option.


It'll be resurrected years later to popular acclaim when the show comes out - haha.
Artbooks are all well and good, but we really, really, REALLY need another ABe anime...

Originally Posted by qcf x2: View Post
Not depth, per se, but I'm trying to find what it is that made it popular. If I'm watching it wrong, how do I watch it right? :(

Alright guys, I'll keep watching. I'll go to 15 and then see if I finish it or not.
Code Geass is about unbelievably stupid plot twists, lots of violence and random character deaths/mass damage, crazy characters... overdone everything, pretty much. Either you like that style of flashy and unbelievably stupid junk, or you hate it. I'm on the hate side, myself.

Anyway though, what made it popular is the over-the-top nature of the thing and the perceived ridiculousness of everything. I think it's just really, really stupid and too often cruel, myself, (oh, and I don't like the characters either!) but I know a lot of people here disagree with me.

Originally Posted by Makoto: View Post
Sora no Woto 12 (FINAL) + Specials


With the exception of 7 (I didn't like the show's melodramatic take on PTSD), I agree that the last quarter show is generally pretty good. In a sense, SnW is a lot like Clannad's story structure in that my only worry in recommending it to others is that they have to wade through some meh stuff to get to the part where the series truly shines. And that's my main problem with SnW. There's some unremarkable writing in the first 3/4 but then it all comes together in the end in a very "Oooohhh, I get it now" fashion.

And bone me, Kanata has got to be the most adorable thing in uniform. Episode 8 was almost unbearable in that regard.
With the exception of the Kanata has to hold in her bladder episode, there is no meh stuff in SnW. Not even remotely, in any way. I guess 7.5 might be the next closest to that, but I found that episode fun enough, so no... there is no meh stuff to "get through". And also, as Firehawk also said, there are many references to the later plot points earlier on in the series. Maybe you weren't paying enough attention to notice them?

Originally Posted by firehawk12: View Post
I liked the first half as well, since that was the world building. Probably the only thing that didn't make sense was the silly Mafia thing, but that was just derpy anime stuff and gave them a chance to do a "moe" Roshomon riff.

And of course, things like Noel's episode tie directly to the ending as well.
I entirely agree -- the first half is fantastic. The world-building part's just as amazing as the drama part is. And yes, many, many elements tie back into the plot later on.
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Another good ending from Mahoraba Heartful Days. A happy cute little song set to a fun storybook art style.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgTJcmc2tpE

For some reason youtube keeps taking down this ending theme, Probably because they suck.


Originally Posted by Envelope: View Post
None of the Yuru Yuri girls are even cute, it makes sense that none of them are in it. Or alternatively, stick some stupid joke about how Akarin~ doesn't exist here.

:)
Speaking of fun ending themes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmSs1Xelxtg
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Originally Posted by Femmeworth: View Post
You just lucked out that it actually has good animation.
Well, is that not what we're basing this ranking of EDs on?
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Originally Posted by Envelope: View Post
None of the Yuru Yuri girls are even cute, it makes sense that none of them are in it. Or alternatively, stick some stupid joke about how Akarin~ doesn't exist here.

:)
I thought it was about moéness and the whole lack of presence stick isn't pretty moé.

Also half the contestants weren't even cute.
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Medaka Box 7

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Bwahahaha. I have to admit, this episode was pretty funny. That first skit with Hitoyoshi and Kikaijima was awesome, and Medaka's reaction to being called too perfect for art was good too, haha.

And...

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BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Who are you and what did you do to Medaka Box?!

And here it comes!
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Originally Posted by Brazil: View Post
Medaka Box 7



Bwahahaha. I have to admit, this episode was pretty funny. That first skit with Hitoyoshi and Kikaijima was awesome, and Medaka's reaction to being called too perfect for art was good too, haha.

And...



BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Who are you and what did you do to Medaka Box?!

And here it comes!
Genre shift start?

Is Shiranui still the best thing about it?
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Originally Posted by Chet Rippo: View Post
Well, is that not what we're basing this ranking of EDs on?
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Originally Posted by cajunator: View Post
Genre shift start?

Is Shiranui still the best thing about it?
Next episode.

And for once Shiranui wasn't the best thing! Although her fans would probably still be quite happy with this episode, haha.
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After reading through a bit of the Medaka Box manga, I kind of understand now why a few people are all "just wait a few more episodes" and such. If it ends up delving into the next few arcs I might actually find myself picking this show back up.
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Bring it.

(The actual "shift" still won't be for a few more episodes though.)
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Originally Posted by Articalys: View Post
Bring it.

(The actual "shift" still won't be for a few more episodes though.)
A few more episodes? But the series is only 12 episodes long.
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Originally Posted by duckroll: View Post
A few more episodes? But the series is only 12 episodes long.
Believe me, the few of us fans here are aware of that fact, which makes the tease from last week even worse.
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One Outs 10

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I believe this is what is referred to as "black muscles".
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Originally Posted by Articalys: View Post
Believe me, the few of us fans here are aware of that fact, which makes the tease from last week even worse.
My question is, how can it be a "shift" if there's nothing to shift into? If the series has a huge change of tone by episode 10, and then it ends 2 episodes after that, what's the point? Lol.
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Originally Posted by duckroll: View Post
My question is, how can it be a "shift" if there's nothing to shift into? If the series has a huge change of tone by episode 10, and then it ends 2 episodes after that, what's the point? Lol.
It does seem that this show is getting cut awfully short. It makes me wonder what's the point of it being made at all.
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Originally Posted by Chet Rippo: View Post
Highshcool DxD has the best ED, and I haven't even seen the show.
You are wrong but no one is perfect.
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Originally Posted by duckroll: View Post
My question is, how can it be a "shift" if there's nothing to shift into? If the series has a huge change of tone by episode 10, and then it ends 2 episodes after that, what's the point? Lol.
In order to taunt endless shonen fans who wish this was one of those shows? Saying "see, you'll get more of this if it sells well enough to get a followup"? I don't know, but it is kind of silly as is to have a genre switch like two episodes before the end.
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All this hyping up of the genre shift in Medaka Box accomplishes is spoil the fact that there's a genre shift for the people that have been interested in the cartoon to begin with.

I bailed out at the right time.
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Darker than Black ED 1
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Originally Posted by duckroll: View Post
My question is, how can it be a "shift" if there's nothing to shift into? If the series has a huge change of tone by episode 10, and then it ends 2 episodes after that, what's the point? Lol.
There is no point. That's why I'm fuckin pissed.
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Originally Posted by cosmicblizzard: View Post
There is no point. That's why I'm fuckin pissed.
:(

I'm sorry.
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Another great ED

Canvas from Eureka Seven. Actually this show is filled with great tunes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqmmd-g9J_g
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Girls und Panzer #15892

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what a cute M3 Lee tank
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what a cute M3 Lee tank
We are witnessing the next anime of the season.
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2 more hours until the official site for that opens.
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[There's always a place in my heart in the skies of love] 017
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Lots of brolust moments in this episode:
  • Oberstein jealous of Kircheis position as Lohengramm's concubine confidante.
  • Lohengramm manlustingly admiring Yang's ability to read him like the shaft of his arm.
  • All of Yang's subordinates commenting on Kircheis' handsome appearance at the POW exchange treaty signing.
  • Kircheis hitting on fifteen-year-old Julian.
  • Bucock spending quality night-time with Yang.
  • And a Council of Shadowy Men in Poorly-Lit Rooms Who Want to Control the World.

Did I stumble onto a BL anime?
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Originally Posted by Regulus Tera: View Post
There's always a place in my heart in the skies of love 017

Lots of brolust moments in this episode:
  • Oberstein jealous of Kircheis position as Lohengramm's concubine confidante.
  • Lohengramm manlustingly admiring Yang's ability to read him like the shaft of his arm.
  • All of Yang's subordinates commenting on Kircheis' handsome appearance at the POW exchange treaty signing.
  • Kircheis hitting on fifteen-year old Julian.
  • Bucock spending quality night-time with Yang.
  • And a Council of Shadowy Men in Poorly-Lit Rooms Who Want to Control the World.

Did I stumble into a BL anime?
I would say it's a distinct possibility.
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Originally Posted by PdotMichael: View Post
what a cute M3 Lee tank
Jet planes, guns and now tanks. What other military stuff have they not moefied yet? Combat Knives? Ships? Combat rations?
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Shuttles and other spacefaring crafts.

Sputnik-chan
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Originally Posted by Defuser: View Post
Jet planes, guns and now tanks. What other military stuff have they not moefied yet? Combat Knives? Ships? Combat rations?
Ships has been done, only in manga form so far though.
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The satellite moe can't be far off.
Isn't there a manga of that?

Also, why isn't there an anime of the OS-tans? they seem popular enough.