cosmicblizzard
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Chitose Get You 10
This show would be better if Pelican-Chitose showed up more.
This show would be better if Pelican-Chitose showed up more.
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Summer 2012 Anime |OT3| Where All the Waifus Are Made Up and the Points Don't Matter
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Chet Rippo
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Go on.
LAGRANGE - The Flower of the Rin-ne 22
Only ten episodes into the second season before we have an episode near the quality of the first season, yay(?) And even then, there wasn't any really cool action to speak of. Just some defining "moments" that made the scenario/scene more tolerable.
Actually, is this the first time we've seen the Vox's in combat this season? Awful. Next episode looks eventful/climactic though. Hopefully it's not as cut and dry as I expect it to be.
Only ten episodes into the second season before we have an episode near the quality of the first season, yay(?) And even then, there wasn't any really cool action to speak of. Just some defining "moments" that made the scenario/scene more tolerable.
Madoka's roundhouse kick to the smug blue guy's face being the big one. And I probably shouldn't have been as happy as I was watching Villa-guy getting mecha-crushed. Both of the kings stories are pretty boring at this point.
Jex
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That'll be just me then! Also, that new sister/brother show with the brain-damage moe girls in it has the same effect. That's four shows now!
I've had quite enough of these "teasers."
You must've loved Jormungand, then.
Are you serious?
Ultimadrago
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Hidamari Sketch x365 1
The one word to describe this episode is: lively!
Yuno running to exams going right into the upbeat x365 opening that is vibrant and does a great job of giving the audience a peek at the characters' personalities (or re-establishing them for those returning to the series). The episode itself goes into transitioning between Yuno showing anxiousness towards her entrance exams and showing characters we are familiar with from before. (The Principal still finding new ways to "weird out" Oyasan in his methods of saying "thank you", goofy Yoshinoya and so on).
Speaking of the transitions, this episode seems to also transition into proverbs and adages that are relevant to the scene at hand. These edits were very clean. It's unfortunate that not all episodes share the tidy cuts that this episode displayed.
The character animation is improved from the norm (though I doubt it's here to stay). Heck, even the cookie cutter "Boy/Girl" figures move in this episode! For the main cast, eyebrows raise, tongues stick out, arm movements flow and Miyako's eating even receives a fluid sense of vigor. These touches stand out considerably when reflecting on past episodes (even with the 3rd season in mind). However, actions are animated "per usual" as the episode goes on.
As for Yuno and Miyako's first bonding
, well...
a beautiful representation of Miyako's extroverted and friendly personality bursting through the front gates of Yuno's isolated space.
This is without a doubt one of my favorite episodes of Hidamari Sketch yet (if not, my favorite). It reintroduces that characters while effectively utilizing the art style of the previous season. However, the techniques used in this episode are done with a deliberate execution that presents itself more akin to an appealing, yet simple work of art rather than a blatant "budget show." The animation used for most of the episode works well in standing apart from other episodes (though it's bittersweet in that I don't know when I'll see more of it down the line.) A very enjoyable experience that has me prepared to engage in the many interactions from the girls at Hidamari.
This opening stretch is great!
The one word to describe this episode is: lively!
Yuno running to exams going right into the upbeat x365 opening that is vibrant and does a great job of giving the audience a peek at the characters' personalities (or re-establishing them for those returning to the series). The episode itself goes into transitioning between Yuno showing anxiousness towards her entrance exams and showing characters we are familiar with from before. (The Principal still finding new ways to "weird out" Oyasan in his methods of saying "thank you", goofy Yoshinoya and so on).
Speaking of the transitions, this episode seems to also transition into proverbs and adages that are relevant to the scene at hand. These edits were very clean. It's unfortunate that not all episodes share the tidy cuts that this episode displayed.
Freshman Miyako
The character animation is improved from the norm (though I doubt it's here to stay). Heck, even the cookie cutter "Boy/Girl" figures move in this episode! For the main cast, eyebrows raise, tongues stick out, arm movements flow and Miyako's eating even receives a fluid sense of vigor. These touches stand out considerably when reflecting on past episodes (even with the 3rd season in mind). However, actions are animated "per usual" as the episode goes on.
As for Yuno and Miyako's first bonding
along with the birth of the nickname "Yunocchi"
a beautiful representation of Miyako's extroverted and friendly personality bursting through the front gates of Yuno's isolated space.
This is without a doubt one of my favorite episodes of Hidamari Sketch yet (if not, my favorite). It reintroduces that characters while effectively utilizing the art style of the previous season. However, the techniques used in this episode are done with a deliberate execution that presents itself more akin to an appealing, yet simple work of art rather than a blatant "budget show." The animation used for most of the episode works well in standing apart from other episodes (though it's bittersweet in that I don't know when I'll see more of it down the line.) A very enjoyable experience that has me prepared to engage in the many interactions from the girls at Hidamari.
You lose if you admit to being teased.
OMG!!!!!! JRPIHJGpoiahepgajpgjesafa.!!
Slowly panning over character art is pretty exciting guys.
why did you feel it necessary to tell me that? I'm obligated to watch at least one episode now. Damn it all.
Also, more Element Hunters eyelash goodness:
I'm disappointed in myself for forgetting about Koko. I really dug the white skin + white hair thing she had going on anyway, even without the eyelashes.
You're welcome. It would have been neat though if you had put a headline in your own post here.
I like Chitanda too. Personally I still don't really mind the eyes detail. Also...
ChitandaXIrisu as OTP!
The same for me too. Honestly that caught me a little off guard as well as it was in such contrast to her introduction in the film arc where she seemed more the genki character type. Although maybe her actions in the cultural festival arc were somewhat of a foreshadowing of that personality type.
ただいま!
Hmm, the start of a new AnimeGaf pairing? We do seem to have the same favorite characters on different shows... I think anyway.
Haha,no, I know what you meant. I'm always up for a good dead eyes pic.
Chet Rippo
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They fought each other at the beginning of the season and they had space battles too. Not sure what he's talking about.
Did you just type in Grapanese?
hosannainexcelsis
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So the OP will be "abnormalize" after all. I like it.
Chet Rippo
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MFF
Bunch of anime appeared at my local "used" shop. Managed to snatch up the complete set of tatami galaxy on DVD for $12!!
They also have the complete set of paranoia agent ($25) and cowboy bebop remixed ($40). Might pick up paranoia agent next week if it isn't sold by then.
They also have the complete set of paranoia agent ($25) and cowboy bebop remixed ($40). Might pick up paranoia agent next week if it isn't sold by then.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Some good purchases! Tatami Galaxy for $12 is one of the greatest steals ever.
Chet Rippo
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RyougaSaotome
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I had a moment today at the day job where my students were writing 5 sentence "essays" about their summer vacation.
One girl wrote that she saw The Wolf Children Ame and Yuki and that she cried.
We shared a moment and proceeded to high five in the middle of class.
One girl wrote that she saw The Wolf Children Ame and Yuki and that she cried.
We shared a moment and proceeded to high five in the middle of class.
This sounds like the start of some doujin...
Jex
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So what you're telling me is that Penguin Drum ripped off Element Hunters visual style?
Chet Rippo
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I thought he was quoting one.
Nothing says "romance" like
taking a girl on vacation to avoid the aftermath of two of her coworkers dying.
Have you watched the next episode yet?
I guess that's the horrible, unavoidable truth.
darkside vindicated.......or something.
This is actually a really amazing abstract representation of pure rage.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
What?
I don't even see the appeal of colored lashes honestly.
Do wish more shows used colored nails. The nail polish choices in Canaan was literally the best part of that show. NANA also used them to great effect.
chickdigger802
Banned
Their Vox's come to save them in space, but they don't fight with them. And if they do, it's extremely brief and insubstantial. Muginami and Lan fighting at the beginning wasn't bad, but if that's all we're talking about for this season, that's pretty bad.
He will disappear...until SAO season 2 if it got announced.
Symphogear art director Thomas Romain is back for more hype:
http://twitter.com/Thomasintokyo/status/246086511408320512
Symphogear's art director is a gaijin?
Thomas Romain has worked in Satelight for ages now. There are quite a few European foreigners in their art department actually. It's interesting.
cosmicblizzard
Banned
Aw yeah, season 2! I'm hoping for winter.
Kokoro Connect 01
Now this is kind of an interesting idea. Yet another "club anime" which seems to be all the rage lately. except now the girls and guys are switching souls/bodies/whatever. Interesting idea. Could be hilarious. Im pretty intrigued by it. Also, the BGM is really unique for this kind of show. It kind of lends to the atmosphere of confusion. Good stuff. Will continue.
Was going to mention this too. Its the most blatant (best) example.
Now this is kind of an interesting idea. Yet another "club anime" which seems to be all the rage lately. except now the girls and guys are switching souls/bodies/whatever. Interesting idea. Could be hilarious. Im pretty intrigued by it. Also, the BGM is really unique for this kind of show. It kind of lends to the atmosphere of confusion. Good stuff. Will continue.
Let's not forget the best use of nail polish.
the POLISH of POWER
Was going to mention this too. Its the most blatant (best) example.
It's good to know I'm not the only one who feels this way.
Romain was heavily involved in the production of Basquash!, wasn't he? Of course, if so that's also a very good reason for me to run in the opposite direction of anything he touches.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtYJ1_gFZws
Another new Chuunibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai PV! This seems to be a special promotional OP and not the show's actual OP.
Another new Chuunibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai PV! This seems to be a special promotional OP and not the show's actual OP.
Huh. I guess I've never noticed because Satelight's works have always been so bland visually that I've had no desire to research them.
hosannainexcelsis
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Yes, he created the original concept of Basquash! alongside Kawamori. He also created the Code Lyoko and Oban Star Racers series.
Looks like the OP to me. Not bad.
Kokoro Connect has more positive impressions in this thread than most shows this season do. Maybe you just missed it in all the SAO talk.
Posters who like Kokoro Connect:
jbug617
Jarmel
Defuser
yn-neko hates a cat
kayos90
Thoraxes
PoeticProse22
Articalys
Stulaw
darkside
Kagami
PdotMichael
Banned
that's the opening song?
I expected they would do a crazy song because ZAQ is a niconico celebrity.
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