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[Hellwarden]

Prey 12 hours in

Only in a truly horrifying nightmare future would you make something as awesome a universal recycler and only put one every every three floors or so, thus forcing the player character to constantly run back to dump shit into it.

 

[PshycoNinja]

Hyouka 1-2 [Rewatch on Blu-ray]

It's...so beautiful. I could cry. ;_;

God bless you, Funimation.

Edit: The dub is...alright... I've gotten too attached to the JP version it seems.

 

[Syrinx]

I stopped Eccentric Family when CR took it off for a time but I remember liking their mom more than Benten.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

theyre BOTH good

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Wait till she eats you.

 

[Cornbread78]

My poor pure heart...

 

[AquaWateria]

Eccentric Family Episode 12

This show is fucking amazing lol. Its been really enjoyable so far. Just seeing three brothers work together is great. Didn't think drinking would be Yajiro's medicine. Also Benten just doesn't give a fuck lol. Why is she even here?

Loving both the mom and Kaisei as characters. Loved how Kaisei helped the little tanuki by throwing him over the fence. Benten can get fucked...lol.

 

[JulianImp]

Code Geass - END
I get that Lelouch being such a tragic character might be too much for some, but I for one really liked how his flaws doomed him, even in spite of his growth as a character (which happened too late, because tragedy). I guess it isn't too hard to hate him for being an edgy guy that is so magnanimous he plays the role of the villain to the bitter end even in spite of his own best interests, and finally dies a martyr to give hope to the world, his real motives forever lost to all but those who were really close to him. Even in spite of the show being theatrical as hell and doing several pretty weird things, I liked seeing the characters change as they clashed with each other, and I'll say it was sad to see Lelouch struggle to keep his facade as the evil chessmaster when confronted by Karen and later his sister in the events leading up to the finale.

If I had to list my complaints with the show, I'd probably have to mention the following:

• Everything Lelouch's mom
• The confrontation with Wakamoto being a cheap knockoff of instrumentality, and the whole conflict being solved by Lelouch randomly getting a geass power-up out of nowhere
• Mr. Orange curing Shirley from Lelouch's geass as a mere freaking coincidence (and he never even used that unique power of his again after that, because reasons)
• Lelouch's geass malfunctioning for the first time at the same time he was listing to Euphy a few examples of awful orders he could force others to do, and the power imprinting the single worst order of them all in her mind. I get that the story was meant to be a tragedy, but there were probably other ways out of this peaceful early ending than a freaking diabolus ex machina
• Lelouch's "you must live" order to Suzaku powering him up in combat for some reason

All in all it was pretty nice for me due to being a tragedy that stuck to its guns, developed most of its cast decently enough, and had cool giant robot fights and an general greater-than-life style to its narration (even though it went quite a bit overboard a couple times). It's definitely one of the shows I'd recommend to others, but now I'm kind of wary of the third season that was announced, since it looks like continuing the story from the point S2 ended in would probably require figuratively exhuming the show and coming up with little more than an excuse plot.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

HE WAS THE CART DRIVER ITS CANON NOW

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Lmao

 

[AquaWateria]

So I just bought the tickets to The Ancient Magus Bride showing. Should see the first episode of the new animated series Children of Ether from Crunchyroll and its interesting that the creator of Boondocks is behind it. Also will see the first 3 episodes of Ancient Magus Bride. Hopefully its good because the manga is well written and beautifully drawn. Well at least we know WIT is somewhat ahead of schedule since they are already showing 3 episodes.

Don't fail me WIT.

 

[JulianImp]

HE WAS THE CART DRIVER ITS CANON NOW

Oh hey, that sarcasm I can detect!

It's kind of vexing how few anime and manga series understand that tragedy exists as an actual genre in storytelling, though. Guess moe waifu wars sell more than main characters having to give up everything they hold dear due to their informed character flaws and then topping it all off by dying.

 

[AquaWateria]

Oh hey, that sarcasm I can detect!

It's kind of vexing how few anime and manga series understand that tragedy exists as an actual genre in storytelling, though. Guess moe waifu wars sell more than main characters having to give up everything they hold dear due to their informed character flaws and then topping it all off by dying.

The reason why I love Tokyo Ghoul.

Although they fucked it up with the terrible anime adaptation.

But yeah I love tragic MCs especially if they are well written.

 

[JulianImp]

The reason why I love Tokyo Ghoul.

Although they fucked it up with the terrible anime adaptation.

Guess I should just read the manga if I ever decide to start it, then?

It's like when people say they wanted Cowboy Bebop to end in a different way than it did. Like, what part of it being a noir story set in space did they not understand?

 

[Haly]

Makoto Shinkai built his career on tragedy watchu talking about.

Go Watch 0080 War in the Pocket or Kaguyahime.

 

[jbug617]

I don't think it was posted but Sentai rescued Squid Girl and giving her a premium release

https://www.rightstufanime.com/The-Squid-Girl-Premium-Edition-Box-Set-Blu-Ray-DVD

Sakamoto also getting a premium release

https://www.rightstufanime.com/Havent-You-Heard-Im-Sakamoto-Premium-Edition-Box-Set-Blu-Ray-DVD

 

[AquaWateria]

Guess I should just read the manga if I ever decide to start it, then?

It's like when people say they wanted Cowboy Bebop to end in a different way than it did. Like, what part of it being a noir story set in space did they not understand?

Yeah you are better off reading the manga.

Makoto Shinkai built his career on tragedy watchu talking about.

Go Watch 0080 War in the Pocket or Kaguyahime.

I mean it seems like these days he is more into romance though.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Legend of the Galactic Heroes 104

I don't trust that rat fuck Oberstein to not off 75% of the cast at the end.

 

[JCG]

Code Geass - END
It's definitely one of the shows I'd recommend to others, but now I'm kind of wary of the third season that was announced, since it looks like continuing the story from the point S2 ended in would probably require figuratively exhuming the show and coming up with little more than an excuse plot.

Yes, I think those complaints are mostly fair. That said, in retrospect, it seems the second and fourth points were ultimately two sides of the same "power-up" process. Doesn't change how one step was awfully inconvenient and the other was extremely convenient, mind you. By the way, I believe Orange activated his own ability to help Anya during the last episode. Even so, it was indeed very underused. Probably because it was too overpowered on paper.

A lot of people are simultaneously curious and anxious regarding the upcoming sequel. I suppose that with a time skip it wouldn't be too hard to come up with a couple of new threats to the emerging status quo, whatever they are, but only time will tell what will be the specific thematic purpose and narrative madness involved (of course, the commercial aspect of things is already self-evident). In any case, I can only hope the series/movie manages to alter the character dynamics in interesting ways and remain entertaining.

Legend of the Galactic Heroes 104

I don't trust that rat fuck Oberstein to not off 75% of the cast at the end.

As well you shouldn't. That kind of person, even when they're right, is really quite scary.

 

[TheRancor]

Should see the first episode of the new animated series Children of Ether from Crunchyroll and its interesting that the creator of Boondocks is behind it.

I haven't seen it but Aaron McGruder is the creator of Boondocks, not LeSean Thomas.

 

[JulianImp]

Makoto Shinkai built his career on tragedy watchu talking about.

Go Watch 0080 War in the Pocket or Kaguyahime.

He's cool and all, I'll give you that, but a single author in no way makes up for anime and manga as a whole grossly underappreciating (decent) tragic stories in general.

Edit: And since I just finished watching it, I might as well...

TWGOK - #1
It kind of hurts that I know the plot already, but it looks like it's going to be a fun watch anyway. Sasuga kami-nii-sama.

 

[Quasar]

Smartphone 3 - That Inoue Kikuko gag did make me grin a whole bunch.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

He's cool and all, I'll give you that, but a single author in no way makes up for anime and manga as a whole grossly underappreciating (decent) tragic stories in general.

There's plenty of tragic stories in anime and manga.

 

[Line_HTX]

HE WAS THE CART DRIVER ITS CANON NOW

I admit to doing this for a while because I wanted to believe so badly...

 

[AquaWateria]

I haven't seen it but Aaron McGruder is the creator of Boondocks, not LeSean Thomas.

Nm he was the Co-director.

 

[JulianImp]

There's plenty of tragic stories in anime and manga.

Got any recommendations? I sometimes do pick random shows up in CR, but I've come to realize it's often a lot safer to ask around for decent shows to watch instead. I mean, I did get really lucky with picking Kokoro Connect out on a whim, but on the other hand I also watched Another that way...

 

[Cornbread78]

Got any recommendations? I sometimes do pick random shows up in CR, but I've come to realize it's often a lot safer to ask around for decent shows to watch instead. I mean, I did get really lucky with picking Kokoro Connect out on a whim, but on the other hand I also watched Another that way...

Tragic?

Anohana
Your Lie in April
Plastic Memories
Saikano
Angel Beats
Beyond the Boundry


I gave you a list of happier shows yesterday, lol.

 

[Quasar]

Tragic?

Anohana
Your Lie in April
Plastic Memories
Saikano
Angel Beats
Beyond the Boundry


I gave you a list of happier shows yesterday, lol.

White Album 2.

 

[Haly]

There is literally one anime in that list I would recommend to someone.

Two if I'm being generous.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Tragic?

Anohana
Your Lie in April
Plastic Memories
Saikano
Angel Beats
Beyond the Boundry


I gave you a list of happier shows yesterday, lol.

Sharp knees

0/6

 

[Quasar]

There is literally one anime in that list I would recommend to someone.

Two if I'm being generous.

I've happily recommended Your Lie and Anohana (both versions) to plenty of folks. None of the others I've even finished.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

There's a difference between a sad story and a tragedy.

Chirin no Suzu/Ringing Bell, now that's an anime tragedy.

Hardcore stuff.

 

[Ascheroth]

Got any recommendations? I sometimes do pick random shows up in CR, but I've come to realize it's often a lot safer to ask around for decent shows to watch instead. I mean, I did get really lucky with picking Kokoro Connect out on a whim, but on the other hand I also watched Another that way...

Shiki

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Its Rose of Versailles. Thats the answer.

Tragedy =/= sad feels

 

[JulianImp]

There's a difference between a sad story and a tragedy.

Yeah. Your Lie in April and Anohana aren't tragedies, but just sad stories. At least as far as I know, a tragedy is about characters whose informed flaws end up being their downfall, even in spite of their attempts to avoid failure, not just "the good guy dies in the end".

For example, in Bebop's ending

Spoiler

Spike couldn't let go off of the past unlike Faye or Jet, and thus life for him lost all meaning after Julia was killed

. Or in Geass

Spoiler

Lelouch was too caught up in his chess games to realize that he was eventually going to reap the same distrust he had sown in everyone around him, and didn't notice until it was too late to take things back and he had no choice but to play the role of the villain until the bitter end.

 

[Quasar]

The latest Kitsu update. I'm not sure encouraging snarky videogame box quotes rather than thoughtful reviews is really a good idea. Even if no-one reads reviews anymore.

 

[duckroll]

Tragic?

Anohana
Your Lie in April
Plastic Memories
Saikano
Angel Beats
Beyond the Boundry


I gave you a list of happier shows yesterday, lol.

The only tragic thing about that list is that some people actually think those shows are good.

 

[Haly]

saikano is good...

I think Julian wants greek tragedies though.

 

[Quasar]

saikano is good...

I think Julian wants greek tragedies though.

If it was greek, it wouldn't be anime.

 

[duckroll]

Greek or geek?

 

[Taruranto]

Tragic? I dunno, Terra E maybe? Fantastic Children? Texhnolyze?

 

[Crimson_Echidna]

Sakamoto also getting a premium release

https://www.rightstufanime.com/Havent-You-Heard-Im-Sakamoto-Premium-Edition-Box-Set-Blu-Ray-DVD

I'm still bummed Sentai is doing the dub for that. I really wanted Johnny Yong Bosch to voice Sakamoto lol.

Code Geass - END
I get that Lelouch being such a tragic character might be too much for some, but I for one really liked how his flaws doomed him, even in spite of his growth as a character (which happened too late, because tragedy). I guess it isn't too hard to hate him for being an edgy guy that is so magnanimous he plays the role of the villain to the bitter end even in spite of his own best interests, and finally dies a martyr to give hope to the world, his real motives forever lost to all but those who were really close to him. Even in spite of the show being theatrical as hell and doing several pretty weird things, I liked seeing the characters change as they clashed with each other, and I'll say it was sad to see Lelouch struggle to keep his facade as the evil chessmaster when confronted by Karen and later his sister in the events leading up to the finale.

If I had to list my complaints with the show, I'd probably have to mention the following:

• Everything Lelouch's mom
• The confrontation with Wakamoto being a cheap knockoff of instrumentality, and the whole conflict being solved by Lelouch randomly getting a geass power-up out of nowhere
• Mr. Orange curing Shirley from Lelouch's geass as a mere freaking coincidence (and he never even used that unique power of his again after that, because reasons)
• Lelouch's geass malfunctioning for the first time at the same time he was listing to Euphy a few examples of awful orders he could force others to do, and the power imprinting the single worst order of them all in her mind. I get that the story was meant to be a tragedy, but there were probably other ways out of this peaceful early ending than a freaking diabolus ex machina
• Lelouch's "you must live" order to Suzaku powering him up in combat for some reason

All in all it was pretty nice for me due to being a tragedy that stuck to its guns, developed most of its cast decently enough, and had cool giant robot fights and an general greater-than-life style to its narration (even though it went quite a bit overboard a couple times). It's definitely one of the shows I'd recommend to others, but now I'm kind of wary of the third season that was announced, since it looks like continuing the story from the point S2 ended in would probably require figuratively exhuming the show and coming up with little more than an excuse plot.

The

Spoiler

Black Knights turning on Lelouch

still pisses me off to this day. Like, I don't blame the groups actions perse but everything leading up to it was bullshit and horribly rushed

Spoiler

and yes Oghi, you taking the word of a chick who had just previously tried to kill you is fucking stupid.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Oh there are a ton of Greek Tragedy anime. Aren't there a lot about incest? I remember one Greek tragedy where theres incest and then he stabs his eyes out.

 

[JCG]

Tragic? I dunno, Terra E maybe? Fantastic Children? Texhnolyze?

I think Terra E would definitely count as a tragedy. The TV series is especially good as such.

I tend to consider the Area 88 OVA as one too, even if the end isn't 100% conclusive.

 

[Quasar]

Oh there are a ton of Greek Tragedy anime. Aren't there a lot about incest? I remember one Greek tragedy where theres incest and then he stabs his eyes out.

Not enough swans though.

 

[Crimson_Echidna]

Oh there are a ton of Greek Tragedy anime. Aren't there a lot about incest? I remember one Greek tragedy where theres incest and then he stabs his eyes out.

Oedipus?

 

[Haly]

JulianImp, try Aoi Bungaku's first story, an adaptation of Dazai's No Longer Human.

 

[Taruranto]

JulianImp, try Aoi Bungaku's first story, an adaptation of Dazai's No Longer Human.

Warning: It may give you legit depression. It's a really bleak tale.

 

[trejo]

Once again I'll recommend Violinist of Hameln because it's a tragedy that more people haven't watched it.

 

[The Silver]

Gungrave is a good tragedy, just skip the 1st episode and somehow power through when it f gets to the damn videogame plotline(you'll know when it happens), final episode brings it back.