Neko Mimi Mode
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Nise is bad and you should feel bad.
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Winter 2012 Anime Thread 2.22: You Can (Not) Outpost Cajunator
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PdotMichael
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You can't blame Nisemonogatari for being Nisemonogatari.
Jex
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[Nisemonogatari 8]
In all seriousness, this episode was like a testament to fetishes and fetishisation. What it wasn't a testament to, was pacing, story development or getting along with the named character in the arc. Indeed, she was barely in the episode for any length of time.
What we did get was:
So, er, yeah, I think you'll already know whether or not you want to subject yourself to this kind of content.
In all seriousness, this episode was like a testament to fetishes and fetishisation. What it wasn't a testament to, was pacing, story development or getting along with the named character in the arc. Indeed, she was barely in the episode for any length of time.
What we did get was:
- Lots of shots of the soles of feet
- Incest jokes
- Tasteless fanservice
- Toothbrushing
- Bizarre fetishisation
- SHAFT faces
So, er, yeah, I think you'll already know whether or not you want to subject yourself to this kind of content.
Of course, in the end, Karen was won over by Araragi's fine brushing technique and now she wants some more. Harem member confirmed.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
The only thing I feel bad about is that I contributed to SHAFT's bank account.
I didn't even know I had a toothbrush fetish until I watched it.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Shaft needs money for Hidamari Sketch season 4!
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Toothbrush that wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide face.
Neko Mimi Mode
Member
I can appreciate that.
Jex
Member
Nonsense! It was a touching story of two siblings who grew apart coming to a better understanding of one another, and vowing to maintain this reconciliation by engaging in wholesome and friendly family activities.
Neko Mimi Mode
Member
Hey, toothbrush fetish is only a few hours old, everyone's still learnin' the ropes.
EDIT: Seriously though, I don't remember Bakemonogatari being this horrific. I'd imagine fans of it would have legitimate reason to complain if actual content is jettisoned in favor of incest fanservice and various bizarre fetishes.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
There are things man was never meant to know.
KillerMan91
Member
I wonder why it has taken so long. I know that the script writer got cancer but still. There is surely huge pile of money to be made.
chickdigger802
Banned
man I still have no clue why I still keep up with Fairy Tail anime.
The production value is extremely lacking... but the music is pretty amazing.
The production value is extremely lacking... but the music is pretty amazing.
PdotMichael
Banned
the pixiv tag is: 歯磨き
No, you can't! The audience is to blame for watching it.
Dude, you getting stockholm'd.
I may be too far gone.
Blood-C 2
More of the same of episode 1 but with more singing! I'm pleased.
Super Robot Wars OG The Inspector 25
Nice way to wrap up the Inspector and Shadow-Mirror stuff. Interesting to see Hero Senki referenced at the end of the ep too. I wasn't aware of Gilliam's connection to that game until, well, now.
Super Robot Wars OG The Inspector 26
Nonstop mecha action, Tornado Blade used to great effect, and most importantly a special guest villain! Ending to this series was just fuck awesome.
That said, the series itself was uneven at times. It was definitely a step-up in every category with regard to the first series SRW OG Divine Wars. Action was better, cgi use wasn't as egregious, less Ryusei, and it had proper 2D mecha scenes. A lot of my enjoyment was derived from being a fan of the games and for the better part of the show it was pandering. By trying to adapt the storyline, they played fast and loose with the plot to get all the characters/events/etc in place for the final quarter of the series. While doing so, fan service was running in overdrive and the tone was somewhat silly. From the Earth Cradle on, however, it all came together into something fabulous. I think it would be confusing to go into the show without familiarity with the events of the first OG game or anime but it might be possible to enjoy it if expectations are tempered.
Black★Rock Shooter TV 4
Otherworld intro to start the episode was amazing then it all went to shit.
More of the same of episode 1 but with more singing! I'm pleased.
Super Robot Wars OG The Inspector 25
Nice way to wrap up the Inspector and Shadow-Mirror stuff. Interesting to see Hero Senki referenced at the end of the ep too. I wasn't aware of Gilliam's connection to that game until, well, now.
Super Robot Wars OG The Inspector 26
Nonstop mecha action, Tornado Blade used to great effect, and most importantly a special guest villain! Ending to this series was just fuck awesome.
That said, the series itself was uneven at times. It was definitely a step-up in every category with regard to the first series SRW OG Divine Wars. Action was better, cgi use wasn't as egregious, less Ryusei, and it had proper 2D mecha scenes. A lot of my enjoyment was derived from being a fan of the games and for the better part of the show it was pandering. By trying to adapt the storyline, they played fast and loose with the plot to get all the characters/events/etc in place for the final quarter of the series. While doing so, fan service was running in overdrive and the tone was somewhat silly. From the Earth Cradle on, however, it all came together into something fabulous. I think it would be confusing to go into the show without familiarity with the events of the first OG game or anime but it might be possible to enjoy it if expectations are tempered.
Black★Rock Shooter TV 4
Otherworld intro to start the episode was amazing then it all went to shit.
Neko Mimi Mode
Member
Plot, maybe.
Jex
Member
Next up, K-On marathon.
And so we lose another member.
Lose? If anything this means now he has tenure. This is animegaf, remember?
hosannainexcelsis
Member
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
Will Nise become required animeGAF viewing?
He won't be too far gone until he does something crazy like sit on the bench from the K-On movie poster.
I'm ashamed to admit that I totally did that yesterday
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Mandetory scaring tactic
Granted, I find the above more hypnotic than scary, but I'm sure jman will close the window within 10 seconds. XD
Nice!
It better not; I haven't watched Bake or Nise, and have no intentions to either.
Jex
Member
I doubt it, there's far too much downtime.
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
People would say the same of Blood C and friends.
I highly doubt it, either as a genuine or cynical reccomendation.
Serious post here, but the 'plot' in -monogatari is incredibly basic and sparse to begin with. I never get the feeling Nisio is trying to tell a story, rather that he just comes up with whatever settings are necessary for his insane ramblings and having crazy people play off each other.
And I'm totally okay with that.
And I'm totally okay with that.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
True enough. But something about the direction that I've seen in the various previews just doesn't sit right with me. I dunno, call it a personal quirk.
PorcellainThrill
Member
Nisemonogatari 08
After watching that scene it is kind of obvious what they will add to the BD release.
As the
is missing.
After watching that scene it is kind of obvious what they will add to the BD release.
As the
foam
Granted there is no over arching plot in Bakemono, but there were a series of arcs where Araragi tried to help, I certainly don't remember there being pure fanservice "filler" episodes like this one.
You've said this about Nise before, Jex. Perhaps you're secretly enjoying it..?
More Blood-C (Ending) impressions.
You know, I really hate that
the genki Saya was killed by the story. I was really getting to like her personality and her songs, oh her songs....hnnnghhhh
Once you become initiated in the ways and traditions of animegaf, you will be able to decide for yourself whether you will watch Nise or not.
Like choosing an MMO spec, it'll determine whether people want you in their groups or if you'll have to go it alone for the rest of your MMO career.
Like choosing an MMO spec, it'll determine whether people want you in their groups or if you'll have to go it alone for the rest of your MMO career.
The courage to be alone.
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
Ah. All I know about it are GAF's reactions, which paint it as a deliberate, fetishized trainwreck.
Not sure where you're getting trainwreck from.
Jex
Member
The point, if there is a point, to forcing others to watch guiding others towards shows like Blood C, Arjuna and School Days is that these works ramp up over time before they arrive at some kind of glorious, painful climax. There's a downward progression to these works which is entertaining to experience from the outside.
Nisemonogatari is nothing like that.
Nisemonogatari is nothing like that.
PdotMichael
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