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Winter 2012 Anime Thread 2.22: You Can (Not) Outpost Cajunator
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They will if they want the elusive firehawk audience.
MotionBlue
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High School of the Dead ($50 on Amazon and $60 on Best Buy). I was wondering if Cross Game ever came out. I know Viz was releasing the manga. The other anime was Angel Beats and the price is reasonable compared to others I saw.
Those are good prices.
Jex
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But where does the movie rest on that continuum?
Maybe I was a bit too harsh on the episodes existance, but it is a weirdly placed episode, considering the subject that they started to setup the episode previous.
Jex
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Anime is often more expensive, minute for minute, then live action television. However it isn't painfully expensive (unless you wander into HMV and try to buy it that way) and it's certainly far, far cheaper than at any other point in history.
Because we pay for it.
Also because anime companies pperate on razor thin pricing margins
And because...ummm...
i buy those expensive sets
Jex
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Do you know if that's because people consider it better than the other manga, or is it just that the audience for this stuff is more interested in the high school setting?
Or, do people consider it better because the audience for this stuff is more interested in the high school setting?
Thank you for disproving all those ugly rumours that folks in this thread are deceptive.
Something something anime thread cycle.
watervengeance
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Jex
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As with the recent movie announcement, I feel like there's no reason to get excited at this stage based on that information. I'm sure that art is going to prove horribly deceptive as well. By which I mean, the first couple of episodes might look similar to that in places, but then they'll start to simplify things a bit.
It was time to mix things up, it was hard deciding whether to have Cure Moonlight, Ami, Rei, or Utena.
You could just rotate them.
By hand. It would be worth it.
Shouldn't we be getting some more Hanasaku Iroha stuff eventually?
Jex
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I can only imagine that the arrangement they have means that they have to produce 12 episodes for this season and this is how they've achieved that goal.
Hmm, that does sound like it would be up my ally. At least there'll be one non-trash show for summer then!
Well, those are some words. They seem a bit too bizarre to be fighting words, though.
Jex
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More like Nausicaa looks like the girl from On Your Mark who also looks like Sheeta from Laputa. Some of those facial designs are rather similar to each other.
I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing because I find that type of design fairly charming, but I can understand where the complaints of sameness are coming from.
II can understand this point of view. It would seem unusual to place Porco Rosso over something that's a 'pure' adventure like Laputa, Castle of Caglisotro.
dakkumauji
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Finals? What finals? Why study when I can watch an 100 minute movie?
Ah My Goddess: The Movie
So, it was a very, very pretty movie. I mean very pretty. I really liked all the special effects to show the powers and the music was also just lovely. I also really liked the story, I mean, it's not exactly new of Keiichi possibly losing Belldandy and such, but it was presented really nicely, it was pretty much drama free and it had a good ending.
Oh, boy, now there's only another 48 full length episodes of this series plus random OAVs left to go!
Ah My Goddess: The Movie
So, it was a very, very pretty movie. I mean very pretty. I really liked all the special effects to show the powers and the music was also just lovely. I also really liked the story, I mean, it's not exactly new of Keiichi possibly losing Belldandy and such, but it was presented really nicely, it was pretty much drama free and it had a good ending.
Oh, boy, now there's only another 48 full length episodes of this series plus random OAVs left to go!
Jex
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That's a life choice, sir. We can't make it for you.
The writing in 08th MS Team is a step up on the usual Tomino twaddle, but you could say that really isn't saying much because we all know how bad his stuff can be. The major shift is clearly in terms of tone and focus - rather than writing about 'aces' the notion of focusing on a one particular unit pushes the writing towards rather more generic soldier banter. Still, the show manages to be rather self-aware in terms of it's scenario, and it even pokes fun at itself in the tribunal scene.
Dedication Through Light
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I always thought that was pricey for that Anime or either Ive been too cheap hoping for it to get in the <$40 range.
for that show its a bit steep but fair. plus hollywoods blu-rays are subisded to the hilt - i.e. the same way the NFL does it (and punishes teams for...breaking a rule that wasnt even there in the first place because of a new contract was being worked out?)with its teams and players. To come in line with the rest of the blu-ray they need a tv show and its gonna fall 15 to 30 dollars in price.
But that's why it's good though. It does everything it sets out to do really well. Still not as good as Cagliostro, but definitely the second best movie Miyazaki has made.
Femmeworth
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Yeah, I made a nice reaction .gif out of that scene.
Smile Precure 07:
I love that they're still surprised by the extent of their own power. WTF HOW DID WE JUMP THIS HIGH?
Okay episode with Reika
being the highlight. Below that refined, reserved exterior we'll find some silliness yet, it looks like.
Looks like
are going on a
next week. Could be amazing.
And a little reminder to cajun to start watching again:
http://i.imgur.com/OseLll.jpg
I love that they're still surprised by the extent of their own power. WTF HOW DID WE JUMP THIS HIGH?
Okay episode with Reika
toting around that scroll and eventually deciding that the summit of Mt. Fuji would be the best place for the hideout
Looks like
Miyuki and Candy
curry high trip
And a little reminder to cajun to start watching again:
http://i.imgur.com/sf4JXl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/OseLll.jpg
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Ano Natsu de Matteru 11:
So as with the end of the last episode, we have Ichika's
show up and wondering where she's been all this time. Meanwhile she's introduced to Kaito, and she is shocked at the revelation about their
As expected, while she is super polite, she's here to
Kaito smartly suggests that now that
So Ichika takes Rinon and
Meanwhile, Tetsuro and Mio are
Uu fu fu fu fu...
Remon, the master of masters, informs the group that Ichika
Tetsuro is such a bro. That's all I can say. XD
You know, for a show that clearly isn't an action show, the action is really really well done!
The
Next week is the end.... so why isn't it next week yet??
So as with the end of the last episode, we have Ichika's
sister
basically dating at this point. Cheek pulls are always funny in anime, so apparently dating the natives of another world is against space law or something. XD
As expected, while she is super polite, she's here to
take Ichika home regardless of their dating status. Apparently the destruction of the Emergency Pod lists Ichika as a missing person so it's all super serious in a "we need the end of this show to have some dramatic tension now that Ichika and Kaito are together" kind of way.
she's seen that Ichika's perfectly okay that there shouldn't be a problem anymore, Ichika adding she can just inform them she's okay. But apparently there's some problem about the fact that she got stranded on a remote planet blah blah blah we're going to make this a plot point at all costs so sit down and just accept it, Mr. Viewer. Obviously Ichika doesn't want to leave, but yeah, she's so going to have to according to her sister, lest she face prosecution for interacting with us dirty Earthlings.
So Ichika takes Rinon and
teleports away, running into Kanna who had been sent by the other three to find Kaito and Ichika. Kaito meanwhile pleads with Ichika's sister to let him go with Ichika so they can be together. As expected, Kanna does her best to guilt Ichika for not fighting back or whatever, Kaito and onee-san discuss Ichika, and she says it's not possible blah blah yeah yeah I get it you're not going to let him. And of course Remon knows all about Ichika's sister because she's JUST THAT AWESOME! :3
Meanwhile, Tetsuro and Mio are
seemingly left behind waiting for the others. Kanna finally returns and briefs them on what's going on. Ichika angsts as Kaito joins them. Predictably, after a cute peck on the cheek Ichika attempts to disappear. BUT THEN, holy shit Tetsuro and Mio! YOU TWO FUCKING ROCK!! XD Ichika and Kaito end up reconfirming the obvious; they would rather die than be separated. And then Remon shows up with good news!
Uu fu fu fu fu...
Remon, the master of masters, informs the group that Ichika
may not have to leave, but the possibility is slim. The fact that Ichika has the image in her head suggests people of her planet have been here prior. They just need to prove it. Ichika apologizes to her sister who informs her she doesn't have much time.
Tetsuro is such a bro. That's all I can say. XD
And then Mio to the rescue! She finds the spot! But the search team is near OH NOES! D: Rinon tries to teleport them to the spot, but an anti-linkage barrier gets in the way. And then Remon shows up with a FUCKING VAN!! She's totally MIB or something, she HAS to be! I love her line about the driver's license. "I have quite a few!"
You know, for a show that clearly isn't an action show, the action is really really well done!
Tetsuro leaves to be a decoy and Mio insists on joining him. And yay, in the rush of it all he asks Mio out on a date when it's all over! But this means Kanna will get no one. D: But she does take one for the team, which makes her awesome.
But this means Kanna will get no one. D: But she does take one for the team, which makes her awesome. The
van... that FUCKING VAN!! XD SO AWESOME!
Next week is the end.... so why isn't it next week yet??
I'm not even going to bother saying anything after that this week; let's just hope we get a good finale.
Also great god do I need the OST from this series soon.
All I know is that at this point if they don't reveal some distinct connection to the Onegai series I'll be slightly dissapointed, even though I've never actually seen the latter.
Also great god do I need the OST from this series soon.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Ano Natsu/Boob Alien 11:
This show is so tightly scripted that I think it must be one of the best shows in recent years. I don't think I've seen a show that has had 11 consistently good episodes in a row since... I dunno, maybe K-On!! or Aria The Origination.
(It's also more proof that Okada-bot ruined AnoHana, I suppose).
I don't think I've been genuinely invested in a story's climax in forever to the point where I'm shutting down all speculah brain cells in order to just enjoy the ride however it plays out. The crazier part is that it's a god damned RomCom and I'm actually invested in the coupling! Jeez.
Also, I can't help but laugh at
. It'd be sad if it wasn't so funny. I guess let that be a warning to everyone.
This show is so tightly scripted that I think it must be one of the best shows in recent years. I don't think I've seen a show that has had 11 consistently good episodes in a row since... I dunno, maybe K-On!! or Aria The Origination.
(It's also more proof that Okada-bot ruined AnoHana, I suppose).
I don't think I've been genuinely invested in a story's climax in forever to the point where I'm shutting down all speculah brain cells in order to just enjoy the ride however it plays out. The crazier part is that it's a god damned RomCom and I'm actually invested in the coupling! Jeez.
Also, I can't help but laugh at
Kanna being the friendzoned loser forever
Or maybe there will be Ano Natsu SS++ and they'll make an ending just for her!
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Ano Natsu/Boob Alien 11:
This show is so tightly scripted that I think it must be one of the best shows in recent years. I don't think I've seen a show that has had 11 consistently good episodes in a row since... I dunno, maybe K-On!! or Aria The Origination.
(It's also more proof that Okada-bot ruined AnoHana, I suppose).
I don't think I've been genuinely invested in a story's climax in forever to the point where I'm shutting down all speculah brain cells in order to just enjoy the ride however it plays out. The crazier part is that it's a god damned RomCom and I'm actually invested in the coupling! Jeez.
Also, I can't help but laugh at. It'd be sad if it wasn't so funny. I guess let that be a warning to everyone.Kanna being the friendzoned loser forever
Or maybe there will be Ano Natsu SS++ and they'll make an ending just for her!
Yeah I feel the same. Let's put it this way. Project Mirai arrived today (points to his avatar). However, instead of playing that first, I instead watched Ano Natsu 11 first. I mean, damn, I put Project Mirai ON HOLD to watch this.
It's just great! ^_^
Episode 7 has a lot of Cure Peace in it, you should be happy!
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Smile Precure is the secret best show of the year anyway, so you should!
Natsume Shi 12
Really, two-follow up episodes? Ugh, maybe the last episode will make it worth it but going by this past shows record with non episodic stories I wouldn't bet my money on it.
Really, two-follow up episodes? Ugh, maybe the last episode will make it worth it but going by this past shows record with non episodic stories I wouldn't bet my money on it.
Looks promising but I'll wait until more than pretty concept art comes out before hyping myself up for it.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Amazing. Simply amazing.
And guess what?
The Secret base was in their hearts all along!
Dedication Through Light
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Mirai Nikki 22
I think since entering this final arc or whatever, the series has really taken a turn for the worst, plot has gotten to being unrealistic and just lacking any sort of epicness to pull me in and this episode with a friendship moment unseen since No. 6 failed to bring the anime to a good point. Regardless it was still a fun episode especially with revelations brought forth by
I think since entering this final arc or whatever, the series has really taken a turn for the worst, plot has gotten to being unrealistic and just lacking any sort of epicness to pull me in and this episode with a friendship moment unseen since No. 6 failed to bring the anime to a good point. Regardless it was still a fun episode especially with revelations brought forth by
Akise during his time with the god, through the shock of him being a created entity, where did that even come from, gaining a diary, and even more his epic near defeat of Yuno through doing everything for his beloved yukiteru, and the final message, it was pretty tear jerking. Even worst, Kousaka the brilliant died, totally never imagined he would put himself in harms way like that, my second favorite side character. Curious how Yuno and Yuki will face off in these remaining three episodes. He has no allies left
Yes... "friendship".
hosannainexcelsis
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I'm not trying to defend the episode, just pointing out that the precise number of episodes of a certain show is not necessarily within the director's control. The production committee buys a late-night slot for so many weeks, and that number of episodes has to be produced no matter what. There are quite a number of cases where an adaptation is either rushed to fit into a small number of episodes or padded out to fit into a large number.
Instead of asking "Why wasn't this a 12-episode show?", the better question would be "Why weren't these 13 episodes better structured?" Since it doesn't have an overarching plot, Natsume has a lot more liberty in arranging its stories than other series. I'm not familiar with the manga, so I can't speak to the adaptation choices. It does seem like there's been poor planning on Omori's part.
It gets better.
I remember something similar happened with Mayo Chiki, where the last episode was better suited as an OVA to which the real last episode was the penultimate one.
And it might all come back to it being the source material's fault, granted it doesn't excuse the latest episode feeling like a strangely placed episode all things considered.
Having categorized inside the genre and accepted as different those movies, to later compare and rank them seems rather incongruent, isn't? Can't we just say that each is an unique experience with their own merits?
Of course not. This is animeGAF.
Are you trying to singlehandedly kill list wars?
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