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Winter Anime 2017 |OT| John Wick cleaning up KyoAni's mess
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MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Yeah its one of those
nintendoman58
Member
Oh, I completely forgot this was out.
Nah, I'm still having fun with it too.
The only episode that was a complete miss for me so far was the resurrection one.
Sibersk Esto
Banned
He basically has a lot of the 90s character trademarks that the other characters in the show do, like really angular and sharp lines (particularly with the eye shape), pronounced cheekbones, and a big chin.
But combine that with Sai's fantasy/wuxia theming and particular brand of facial deformity comedy and it really screams NINETIES ANIME.
phoenix296
Member
Kirakira Precure A La Mode 03
Once again blue is best.
Kemono Friends 05
Prairie dog is quite the eccentric and a little too forward while beaver over thinks things to a ridiculous degree. The model house iterations were a nice touch.
Heartcatch Precure 14
This was a really strong episode. It's quite obvious Nanami is putting on a strong face to hide her aching heart. Sasorina is despicable for taking advantage of her loss.
Once again blue is best.
Kemono Friends 05
Prairie dog is quite the eccentric and a little too forward while beaver over thinks things to a ridiculous degree. The model house iterations were a nice touch.
Heartcatch Precure 14
This was a really strong episode. It's quite obvious Nanami is putting on a strong face to hide her aching heart. Sasorina is despicable for taking advantage of her loss.
ThatChairMan
Member
Hyouka 22 (End)
Pretty good/10. Even though the intro arc was a bit rough to get through, I really ended up enjoying it. Can finally see where all the praise comes from, and it ended decently as well.
I like it. I didn't really ever have any crazy expectations for it, nor did I put the original OVA up on a pedestal (and I didn't carry any of the baggage or warm feelings for that with me to this TV series), but I find that it's a fun, mostly episodic show with nice little bits of humor here and there, and a couple great episodes (mostly the Sucy episode). Definitely have had more than a few laugh out loud moments too! There are a ton of neat easter eggs hidden all over the place too.
I'm not too good with verbalizing my feelings/critiques on it in an articulate manner, which is why I don't post much about it. At least i'm not good enough to be able to argue for it.
LWA TV is good to me too.
Na, I like it as well. I just don't post about it every week because I don't think I'd be able to say anything that I haven't already. I enjoy the characters and find them fun. I'm down with the wacky antics that we get each week. And it being a family friendly show greatly appeals to me.
I like it too. Lack of Studio Pablo backgrounds is a huge hit to me though and not just that it looks worse, it's less charming as a result imo.
but it's funny overall and I'm not sure what people expected about story and plot that they're disappointed. It's delivering exactly what LWA was and that's pretty good in my book. It's cartoony cartoon, that's good and refreshing actually...
If you keep reading this thread on a regular basis you would believe that anime is nothing but trash, while that might be true it's not healthy to think like that lol.... or maybe it is?
but it's funny overall and I'm not sure what people expected about story and plot that they're disappointed. It's delivering exactly what LWA was and that's pretty good in my book. It's cartoony cartoon, that's good and refreshing actually...
If you keep reading this thread on a regular basis you would believe that anime is nothing but trash, while that might be true it's not healthy to think like that lol.... or maybe it is?
SliceSabre
Banned
I'm enjoying LWA as well. I certainly don't think it was the best thing that aired this season but I very much look forward to watching it every week. This magical girl school story is hitting all the right notes for me.
GoldCrusader
Member
So then it's one of those times where LWA sounds bad only because of a loud few. I get it.
Cornbread78
Member
brb; Downloading now..
Valdfellgar
Banned
I think it's like that for any anime community ever really. The most vocal members form the narrative for the group and, if not challenged, can generate a perception where the group as a whole loves or hates something. It's only when it's challenged or you venture outside a communities' bubble you'll find that maybe that narrative isn't so universal.
This isn't me knocking the community by the way, just an observation.
Like, if I go look at the IGN Anime Club's facebook group, you'd see that Dragon Maid is amazing, Rakugo doesn't exist with or without its ending, Interviews had a small but dedicated fan base, and no one cares about anything else anymore since Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia and Clockwork Planet are on the horizon. I'm sure looking at other communities would form even more distinct and varying narratives.
I actually think it's really interesting to see how narratives shift between communities, ultimately where certain forums or groups sit on various shows each season. It's also interesting to see which groups get caught up in the big titles, and which maintain that things like AoT or SAO lack quality and exist on hype alone.
As for LWA itself, I'll probably watch it, at least the first episode, whenever Netflix puts it up, but I'm probably more on the side of those disappointed by it, seeing as I haven't really gotten into most of Trigger's efforts.
Little Witch Academia is the only show worth watching that will come out all year.
(Too far? It's still good though.)
Hippolnareff
Member
I know it's an Autumn show but due it arriving on Crunchyroll, I've just started My Hero Academia.
I was doubtful when people said it subverts some cliches but to be fair, I have been quite surprised by certain story beats. It's fun so far, the VA for All Might is great too.
"Oh my.. oh my... GOODNESS!!"
I was doubtful when people said it subverts some cliches but to be fair, I have been quite surprised by certain story beats. It's fun so far, the VA for All Might is great too.
"Oh my.. oh my... GOODNESS!!"
Valdfellgar
Banned
I really love All Might's Japanese VA, I think he nails the character perfectly. I'm far less thrilled with Vegeta/Piccolo in the dub. It just doesn't fit the character in my opinion, not from what I'd been hearing in my head while reading the manga anyway.
S2 starts in like 2.5 days.
GoldCrusader
Member
MHA is the best.
Also important fact. All Might is easily the best hero of all time.
Glad you are enjoying it.
Comparing the opinion of the different communities each season is pretty cool. Some of them differ so greatly it's kind of amazing.
Well even if I don't like it as much as I did before... the broomstick race and the Sucy dream invasion episodes were REALLY good.
Though being better than most TV anime isn't exactly a great qualifier
Cornbread78
Member
Twin Star Exorcist - END
Oh wow. What a treat this final episode was! This gif is the perfect symbolism for the theme of the show and how it ended. I mean, there was a LOT of Shounen cheese to the max in this episode, but my goodness, is was done really well, especially that last scene. It was one of the most real and earnest romantic moments I've seen done in anime. They righted the wrong from a few episodes ago to end the show on a positive note.
Overall, I really enjoyed the show through the 50 episodes it aired. I know there were a ton of complaints from those who read the manga because they had a couple arcs of "filler" and/or anime original material, but that part didn't effect me at all since I never read the manga, lol. Either way, I enjoyed my time with the show, even through the slower parts.
Oh wow. What a treat this final episode was! This gif is the perfect symbolism for the theme of the show and how it ended. I mean, there was a LOT of Shounen cheese to the max in this episode, but my goodness, is was done really well, especially that last scene. It was one of the most real and earnest romantic moments I've seen done in anime. They righted the wrong from a few episodes ago to end the show on a positive note.
Overall, I really enjoyed the show through the 50 episodes it aired. I know there were a ton of complaints from those who read the manga because they had a couple arcs of "filler" and/or anime original material, but that part didn't effect me at all since I never read the manga, lol. Either way, I enjoyed my time with the show, even through the slower parts.
Valdfellgar
Banned
I was more referring to the face book group. I couldn't stand the podcast they had going since the hosts were often massively uninformed or exceedingly unknowledgeable.
SapphiCine
Member
Yikes. I'm in the minority that didn't like the original ova that much (aside from the animation) but I had hopes for the TV series.
Cornbread78
Member
Hand Shakers ep.11-END
Did they really just end this pile of garbage with a semi intro/tease into a season 2? WTF is wrong with them. The show is terrible.; absolutely terrible.... Why the fu(k would they even be thinking about wasting the money/manpower to create a second season of this trash? Even with the reveals in the last couple episodes, the story makes no sense and doesn't explain anything about what is going on. You can tell they intended this to be 2 cour, but they should just cut their losses because this was bad... I will give them credit for trying to put out a unique art style/color scheme, however, it was ugly and the presentation was terrible.
Time to do this with the show:
Did they really just end this pile of garbage with a semi intro/tease into a season 2? WTF is wrong with them. The show is terrible.; absolutely terrible.... Why the fu(k would they even be thinking about wasting the money/manpower to create a second season of this trash? Even with the reveals in the last couple episodes, the story makes no sense and doesn't explain anything about what is going on. You can tell they intended this to be 2 cour, but they should just cut their losses because this was bad... I will give them credit for trying to put out a unique art style/color scheme, however, it was ugly and the presentation was terrible.
Time to do this with the show:
Cornbread78
Member
I know, what a world. I guess this kind of trash is better than some other kinds of trash that aired this season. Besides, I tend to give the "original" series a little more leeway, but..... Yeah, bad choice here..
Yeah, I could see that. I'm just saying they haven't been ridiculously bad. At least it's something for me to take a look at for a bit.
The design was a dead giveaway with the atrocious direction. Literally thought my vision got worse.
Cornbread78
Member
Oh well, I'm sure one of the shows I watch this season will end up being pure $hit as well...
Sibersk Esto
Banned
Mobile Suit Fighter G Gundam 4
More info dumped this episode. I wonder if Domon forgot to ask George about the picture.
More info dumped this episode. I wonder if Domon forgot to ask George about the picture.
No because that dismisses that actual critiques being made towards the show without making actual counterarguments.
Tamako's Harem 07
I'm honestly enjoying this show, if nothing it's really well made other times it can be kind of funny or charming. The one thing that did bother me (the bird Dera) turned out alright and moreover he's a major contributor for the show.
A very interesting new girl gets introduced this episode.
I'm honestly enjoying this show, if nothing it's really well made other times it can be kind of funny or charming. The one thing that did bother me (the bird Dera) turned out alright and moreover he's a major contributor for the show.
A very interesting new girl gets introduced this episode.
Crimson_Echidna
Banned
I haven't watched LWA yet because I was waiting for Netflix to upload the episodes.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
No its pretty bad. Seems no one can even give a proper defense of the series.
Sand Whale and Me is his true masterpiece
Sibersk Esto
Banned
Mobile Fighter G Gundam 5
A cold place where you'll get arrested counts as a Russian stereotype right?
Neo-Russia sounds like the worst place to live. Not that Domon's complete lack of impulse control makes things any easier.
A cold place where you'll get arrested counts as a Russian stereotype right?
Neo-Russia sounds like the worst place to live. Not that Domon's complete lack of impulse control makes things any easier.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
She heard you guys
Sibersk Esto
Banned
Mobile Fighter G Gundam 6
Psychological trauma is one way to activate your super mode. It seems that every Gundam show, no matter how deviant, is destined to have shitty, shitty politicians.
I'd also like to note that Kyoji's design:
With his thick, upturned sideburns, sharp pointed eyelash, scrunched up eyebrow bridge and Kubrick stare make him look like a Go Nagai character, which I assume was intentional.
Psychological trauma is one way to activate your super mode. It seems that every Gundam show, no matter how deviant, is destined to have shitty, shitty politicians.
I'd also like to note that Kyoji's design:
With his thick, upturned sideburns, sharp pointed eyelash, scrunched up eyebrow bridge and Kubrick stare make him look like a Go Nagai character, which I assume was intentional.
SliceSabre
Banned
Putting a sweater over puppies that big doesn't really change anything. Hell a lot of people are into that.
Paltheos
Member
I don't know when it's supposed to get good, but I dropped it 6 episodes in, a couple more than I'd usually give because I felt I was unfairly bias against the paradigm between the two, male leads (particularly the VA choices were exactly the same for another similar relationship in another KyoAni show I do not like, and I gave myself time to separate the two).
I couldn't get into it though. A user on another forum put it best, "It's like watching beautiful paint dry." Hyouka is impressively creative with its visual presentation but nearly every other element of the production is fantastically boring.
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