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Spring 2014 Tokyo MX, er, Anime |OT1.5| ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA

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Thoraxes

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I rarely go to the strength of coffee unless I really need it at the time, and I always get a lot of water regardless. The feeling like shit part comes from continuing to exert effort when you should have gotten sleep many hours ago.

Ah just the raw fatigue then. I figured i'd throw out the water suggestion because I do know a lot of people unaware of the side effects of caffeine consumption. As far as the exertion, I experienced that a lot in grad school and that just suuuuuuuucked.

And for me anyways, coffee is just a normal drink to me. Doesn't do much for me or my alertness. I don't use it for energy or anything, I just like how it tastes and smells. Plus at work there's a machine that brews it by the cup, and freshly grinds your choice of blend on the spot!
 
I finally get to do this....

WRONG THREAD AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA AHAHAHAHAHAHA. FEEL THE HUMILIATION.

Jk. Will give a read.

I'm sharing this with anime community because it's THAT good.

Also I don't know manga community and I really want to share the love. Somebody here recommended it to me :'(. New experiences scare me.
 

Link Man

Banned
So, I just realized that it looks like my current avatar has derp eyes. I want to change my avatar, but can't decide between two.

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Out of those, what do you guys think?
 

CorvoSol

Member
Clannad 7

I realize this is early on in a 50 episode series to be making these comments, so take it with as big a grain of salt as you can when I say that thus far I'm not really all that into this show. I haven't really clicked with it, and I think that's because the way I'm seeing it so far, it feels rather, well, generic? Basic? Not unique? Maybe I've just seen too many high school comedy animes at this point, but the gags feel flat and stale, and I feel nothing when the emotional scenes play. I'm not sure if its that I feel there's a lack of a hook, or if the execution doesn't appeal, or if it's neither of these things and I myself and am just out of sync with this show. I grant that with 43 episodes left that doesn't mean much, but it is how things stand presently.

For example, this entire arc about dead girl wanting people to remember her sister's wedding should feel emotional to me. I mean, when you have a dead person walking around that's prime for something really emotive. Yet oftentimes I feel that situations are sort of contrived or forced. I know I shouldn't be too concerned with the physics of how an unconscious girl's mind has taken corporeal form, is interacting with physical objects, and yet is apparently only invisible to select persons.

Even that isn't really a satisfactory example of what I mean, I grant, but I've never been particularly good at making what I mean plainly understood anyway. In a way, the arc feels rather like it's the same as the Mayoi Snail arc from Monogatari, except I don't quite get the same real punch out of it. Too much of the emotional moments in this show feel very predictable.

On a more positive note, I do think that the idea of compounding the girl being forgotten atop her already being not actually there is a good touch on things, and if that's executed well it'll go a long way toward improving this arc in my eyes. Too much of this episode was cockroach girl crying over things I guess I should have felt something about but really did not.
 
Nisekoi 16
Thoughts during episode:

- Finally an episode about the best girl! Onodera!!!
- Ruri is the embodiment of what the audience says and wants. I love Ruri!! Keep pushing the best girl!!!
- Character reactions are the reason I watch this show. Ruri's reaction is priceless.
- I miss the old OP still.
- OMG. Onodera is adorable. I can't stand it.
- Ichijo's reaction. Lol.
- The music playing the background is hilarious.
- Onodera's mom is..... Epic!!!
- Marry into this family Ichijo!!
- Onodera looks good in literally anything.
- Ahahahahahahahaha!!! I can't take this.
- Hahahaha. The mom says what I just thought just a minute ago.
- Mom is epic. These are some of the best reaction faces and actions ever in any episode.
- Her voice is that of an angel. Onodera is best girl. There is no disputing this.
- Ah there's some of that Yakuza aura Ichijo. Use it wisely. Protect the best girl!
- Ggggaaaahhhh! Ichijo why?!?!?! There's no such thing as the "perfect time". You baka!!!!
- Reactions are still gold.
- Onodera is just so damn cute!!!
- Ahahahahahahahaha.
- Cuteness is dangerously high.
- LMAO!!!!! How she knocks down his picture.
- Dun dooooooooon. Lol.
- Hahahahahaha. This episode is too much.
- Hehehe. They can literally do the same things. They are just two peas.
- Onodera. Heh.
- Onodera screwed nothing up. She was perfect the entire time. Ichijo had the in and could've sealed the deal but he had to open his big mouth.
- Awww. Onodera...
- Heh. Onodera. This is why everyone loves you.
- Oh...... That's an end card. Wow.

Summary:

Best episode of the series. Seriously. Not a trace of Chitoge and Mari. It was all about Onodera which was overdue. Every scene was hilarious and I was laughing at everything they did. This is the power couple folks! #TeamOnodera for life!!!
 
Why would you miss the chance to post it once more?

I'm sure there's people who haven't read it.

OH FUCK

There, in the main room was Jinta, slouched over. The TV was on -- in the middle a video game -- but Jinta must have fallen asleep; playing games in order to pass the time until Menma returned.

As the outside breeze brushed up behind him, he swore he could hear Menma's voice whisper to him.

"Yes, Poppo. Rape Jintan in his virgin ass. Only rape can set me free..."

I have tears in my eyes.

#dead
 

cajunator

Banned
The small town vibe is great. Of course getting my Right Stuf orders with free economy shipping in just two days isn't bad at all either. This is the biggest reason why I don't order anime from Amazon, even if the prices are occasionally somewhat cheaper.

Thats awesome. Im glad you enjoy where you live. Too many people hate where they live. Louisiana ranks close to dead last in so many things but for me theres something special about this state that I really really REALLY love. Ill never leave it.

I just finished watching episode 8 of Nisemonogatari and I gotta say, what. the. fuck.

I watched all of Bakemonogatari in about a day and I loved it but it's been a week since I started Nisemono and I got no motivation to finish this.

Hahahahaha. The episode of forever.

I usually avoid incest shit like the plague, but I really enjoyed watching bakemonogatari and I was actually excited in watching Nisemono. It's not really just that episode, this whole season has been a borefest for me, though episode 6-7 were alright (probably because of Senjougahara). I have no motivation to even finish this season.

Nise is nowhere near as good as Bakemonagatari. Less Senjou definitely hurts it but something else was missing. Tsukihi is a cutie though. It was worth purchasing but not my favorite.

People are free to like/dislike what they like/dislike but I'm always puzzled by those who thought SAO season 1 was good. The show had holes the size of the Grand Canyon since/near Day One. The show went from bad to worse, not from good to bad.

It was tolerable in season one at best. People kind of accepted what it was trying to be. But then episode 14 happened..

You know I really don't know, made the wrong assumption sorry about that.

I was facetious. I do indeed love Azusa and I squee every time she is on screen. Mahouka is mediocre but its chock full of cuties.
 
Clannad 7

I realize this is early on in a 50 episode series to be making these comments, so take it with as big a grain of salt as you can when I say that thus far I'm not really all that into this show. I haven't really clicked with it, and I think that's because the way I'm seeing it so far, it feels rather, well, generic? Basic? Not unique? Maybe I've just seen too many high school comedy animes at this point, but the gags feel flat and stale, and I feel nothing when the emotional scenes play. I'm not sure if its that I feel there's a lack of a hook, or if the execution doesn't appeal, or if it's neither of these things and I myself and am just out of sync with this show. I grant that with 43 episodes left that doesn't mean much, but it is how things stand presently.

For example, this entire arc about dead girl wanting people to remember her sister's wedding should feel emotional to me. I mean, when you have a dead person walking around that's prime for something really emotive. Yet oftentimes I feel that situations are sort of contrived or forced. I know I shouldn't be too concerned with the physics of how an unconscious girl's mind has taken corporeal form, is interacting with physical objects, and yet is apparently only invisible to select persons.

Even that isn't really a satisfactory example of what I mean, I grant, but I've never been particularly good at making what I mean plainly understood anyway. In a way, the arc feels rather like it's the same as the Mayoi Snail arc from Monogatari, except I don't quite get the same real punch out of it. Too much of the emotional moments in this show feel very predictable.

On a more positive note, I do think that the idea of compounding the girl being forgotten atop her already being not actually there is a good touch on things, and if that's executed well it'll go a long way toward improving this arc in my eyes. Too much of this episode was cockroach girl crying over things I guess I should have felt something about but really did not.

As I said, Clannad is needed for set up to the real greatness that is After Story.

As far as you are there isn't anything that is supposed to hit you emotionally yet. The Fuko Arc does come off a bit derivative and is actually one of my least favorite arcs in the entire series. The emotional pay off for this arc is supposed to be episode 9. Your not meant to cry every time Nagisa cries. In fact many characters call Nagisa out on how often she cries. And it actually becomes a plot development later on.

But like I said, Fuko isn't supposed to have her payoff until the end of her arc, which is coming up. Clannad does itself no favors with this arc.

Soul Eater Not - Episode 4

SDBurton fucking destroyed. The garden has been invaded and pissed on. Game over.

That looks like Hakuya from Engaged to the Unidentified.

I would think(hope?) that anyone who subjected themselves to the show in full did not sample the movie.

I did not watch the movie.
 

Branduil

Member
Patlabor the Movie 2


It was a very Oshii movie, with interesting philosophical themes, great mechanical animation, and striking imagery. It certainly touches on a number of subjects relating to terrorism and the militarization of police in a surprisingly forward-thinking way.

Overall I'd say the first film is better, due to having better-developed characterization and a more satisfying climax, but this was still a well-made film. Although I did feel like the reuse of the bird imagery was much more forced this time around.
 
Clannad 7

I realize this is early on in a 50 episode series to be making these comments, so take it with as big a grain of salt as you can when I say that thus far I'm not really all that into this show. I haven't really clicked with it, and I think that's because the way I'm seeing it so far, it feels rather, well, generic? Basic? Not unique? Maybe I've just seen too many high school comedy animes at this point, but the gags feel flat and stale, and I feel nothing when the emotional scenes play. I'm not sure if its that I feel there's a lack of a hook, or if the execution doesn't appeal, or if it's neither of these things and I myself and am just out of sync with this show. I grant that with 43 episodes left that doesn't mean much, but it is how things stand presently.

As I've said before, the comedy in Kanon in better IMO.
 

Chariot

Member
Does anyone have some Screenshots of POVshots from Cameras in Anime? Preferably security cameras and the like.
I have almost finished the Anime Dream Machine and then I can go back to actually watching all the anime I piled up. ;__;
 

Branduil

Member
Does anyone have some Screenshots of POVshots from Cameras in Anime? Preferably security cameras and the like.
I have almost finished the Anime Dream Machine and then I can go back to actually watching all the anime I piled up. ;__;

The Patlabor movies have lots of stuff like that.
 

cajunator

Banned
Another 15 pages in just a day? Dang guys.

Been super busy. Job search hasn't been going my way so I have just been applying all day everyday. Haven't had time to watch any anime. :,(

But at least at the end of the day I can skim through 15 pages of AnimeGAF of people telling each other their favorite anime is crap. It's the highlight of my day. Never stop doing what you do AnimeGAF.

When Im working I barely have any time to do anything except keep up with the thread.

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never forget

Shes cute in a derpy kind of way.
Not as good as the OVA art.

People have a cola in the morning to wake them up? I'm pretty disgusted right now.

I recently had a root beer which was my first soda in almost a year. I felt horrible afterwards.

Earl Grey is all I have to say on the matter.

A fine choice.

A more important question (because who wants to talk about anime in the anime thread) is:

Do you use loose tea or a tea bag the majority of the time?

tea bags normally.
 

striferser

Huge Nickleback Fan
Coffee

Tea

Energy drinks

None of the above

What combination of beverages (or lack thereof) do you use to restore yourself to full alertness when tired?

Coffee, only because it's free on my office and i can refill it as many time. Also something spicy.

That wasn't meant as a burn lol. I always joke around with him that he's KEY Public Relation Manager.

Also on a different note thanks strifeser for recommending Ore Monogatari



You weren't lying about the bromance. This right here man. That's true friendship.


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Ore Monogatari has now become my favorite currently ongoing manga. It has beaten currently airing anime in two important categories

Best Bromance: Gon x Killua Sunakawa x Takeo
Cutest duo/couple: Fuyimiya x Hase Takeo x Yamato (she's even named like one of my favorite animes, pure win)
Most hilarious lead: Takeo. He doesn't even have competition.

I can't recommend this manga enough. It's a shojo. But it hasn't followed a single cliched shojo trope. This could easily be a shonen comedy if it wasn't for how diabeetus cute it is. I've been laughing out loud. Do yourself a favor and read this if you like great comedy, incredible bromance, or a very cute diabeetus couple. Please do.

Woofdawg seal of approval. So fucking hard. Also that lead image is misleading. The male lead is not the one you think it is based on regular shojo. It's the one on the left. I think the author is a fan of man-bears and lumberjack-like men.

Glad you like it :)
I notice it when there's a crossover between nisekoi and Ore monogatari, so at the very least, nisekoi is responsible for introducing me to this fabulous manga.

Why would you miss the chance to post it once more?

I'm sure there's people who haven't read it.

Holy shit, i want to laugh and cry at the same time reading this.

A more important question (because who wants to talk about anime in the anime thread) is:

Do you use loose tea or a tea bag the majority of the time?

Tea bag, i enjoy loose tea, but i'm too lazy <_<
 
Coffee

Tea

Energy drinks

None of the above

What combination of beverages (or lack thereof) do you use to restore yourself to full alertness when tired?

A cup of black coffee with one sugar normally. Sometimes I do have tea and when I do...

A more important question (because who wants to talk about anime in the anime thread) is:

Do you use loose tea or a tea bag the majority of the time?

I use a tea bag. I have had loose tea in a local tea room though.
 

Tizoc

Member
Any good mecha animes this season? I know of Captain Earth only atm, but any others worth watching if they have some good fights and animation?
 
Any good mecha animes this season? I know of Captain Earth only atm, but any others worth watching if they have some good fights and animation?
There's Knights of Sidonia and M3, but the mecha action in both is all CG. And I'm not sure either good at this point.
 
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