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Winter 2012 Anime Thread 2.22: You Can (Not) Outpost Cajunator
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dakkumauji
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Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai 02
I really do like Sena's gaming side and her total commitment towards playing games.
Kodoka is just sorta there at this point with his terrible fashion choices both in game and in real life.
That was extremely enjoyable. I really do like Sena's and Yozara's feud against each other and their sudden cooperation with each other. Playing Monster Hunter and a dating sim was extremely fun to watch, and I wonder why we haven't gotten a Monster Hunter anime yet.
This is life.
I really do like Sena's gaming side and her total commitment towards playing games.
Kodoka is just sorta there at this point with his terrible fashion choices both in game and in real life.
Remember, I will never lead you astray.
There was nothing I had anticipated more than that scene getting animated, and the fact that it did, and so awesomely, makes me glad that I read the novels just to appreciate it more.
there should be a spoiler warning in the header
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Indeed it is. The sooner you learn to disregard the crazy sakuga folk the better.
I should never have doubted you. In fact, I may hold everyone else responsible for not hyping it up enough now.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Sket Dance 40
It's weird to see filler look better than the actual show.
It's weird to see filler look better than the actual show.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Nisemono 8
Wow. I mean, I think I was oversold on the whole
thing, but that was still pretty amazing.
I think that was even better than the random hijinks in the last AnoNatsu episode.
Wow. I mean, I think I was oversold on the whole
toothbrush
I think that was even better than the random hijinks in the last AnoNatsu episode.
Fixed.
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DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Madoka's the show that keeps on giving, because when you're done you get to watch other people watch it.
Dedication Through Light
Member
The best episode it was.
Yes but the presentation is important! It makes it funnier!
you're just brandishing your red-font-ness!
Nise 3: I wonder why I let the episodes pick up this much till I got back to it. So I heard this was the good episode and it was. Felt a lot more inline with what I enjoyed about Bake than the previous episodes (though Kanbaru is great). The banter between Senjou and Araragi was entertaining and we got back to where we started off in the first episode. I'm looking forward to see what's going on with Hanekawa. This Kaiki dude is kind of ominous I guess.
Black Rock Shooter 2: Talk about whiplash after Nise. From Sawashiro being awesome as Kanbaru to terrible as Yomi. Ugh. Mato is getting stood up like and gets achey toes : ( The school nurse/councilor or whatever she is, must be trolling the shit out of anybody who's watching this show. When you're hurt you're not hurt. Fuck outta here. Kagari sucks some more and does amateur acupuncture on Yomi's chest. The other world stuff's action is nice but why does it have to accompany the rest of this show. I wonder what's kind of mindbreak Kagari got at the end of the episode. At least I hope that's what it is.
However I did get a few nice macaroon gifs. I kind of feel like this when I'm watching this show (I like macaroons though!):
Black Rock Shooter 2: Talk about whiplash after Nise. From Sawashiro being awesome as Kanbaru to terrible as Yomi. Ugh. Mato is getting stood up like and gets achey toes : ( The school nurse/councilor or whatever she is, must be trolling the shit out of anybody who's watching this show. When you're hurt you're not hurt. Fuck outta here. Kagari sucks some more and does amateur acupuncture on Yomi's chest. The other world stuff's action is nice but why does it have to accompany the rest of this show. I wonder what's kind of mindbreak Kagari got at the end of the episode. At least I hope that's what it is.
However I did get a few nice macaroon gifs. I kind of feel like this when I'm watching this show (I like macaroons though!):
Nise 08
My expectation coming into the episode from some of the reactions was that I would be watching fetishistic fluff, but actually watching the episode didn't really push that impression on me. Over analysis and spoiler stuff abound below, though I guess that goes without saying.
A short list of some visually interesting things from the episode (even though it was all contained to one empty room):
My expectation coming into the episode from some of the reactions was that I would be watching fetishistic fluff, but actually watching the episode didn't really push that impression on me. Over analysis and spoiler stuff abound below, though I guess that goes without saying.
This episode actually has a wildly different feel from the rest of the "-monogatari" series. It's pretty daring really, in the best possible way. The most common means of exposition, character development, and even pay off for Bake and Nise tends to be the dialogue. These shows have always payed special attention to what people say and carry themselves on executing that at a high level. Because of this, the shows can often feel aimless, teetering on a strange edge between the mundane and the supernatural.
Episode eight of Nisemonogatari is more about what isn't said. On this conceptual level, things are handled quite well. There is a much more definitive structuring to what's going on here.
To begin with, each conversation is actually charged with a specific desire. There is something one party seeks to gain from the other at all times. It starts with Karen trying to butter up Araragi to introduce her to Kanbaru. Even here, Nise isn't relying purely on the words here. She's dressed up for the part of manipulation. For her brother and potentially the audience.
While there are obvious signs of Karen's interruption here being a search for her brother's attention and praise she also seems to exert a level of control over her brother that reaches beyond what any of the other characters in Bake or Nise are capable of. Even groveling she always seems to be in the position of power, inflicting frustration and discomfort on her brother to lead him where she wants. Again, there is a physicality here absent from the rest of the show. How does she throw her Araragi off his game to take advantage of him? It's all about physical contact between the two and how it's viewed under multiple lenses of Karen's naivety, her brother's feigned innocence, and the overly sexualized reality presented by Shaft.
This physicality continues of course, turning to violence when it becomes obvious that Karen won't change her brother's mind with just words. This is however short lived as Araragi's vampiric affliction makes violence on him a rather futile pursuit, but Araragi presents the opportunity of a game both to put an end to requests and to fulfill a desire of his own.
So we wind up with the scene. It's actually fairly in line with the rest of the episode. There is a mask of innocence placed on top of the sexual tension between Karen and Araragi because of their relationship as brother and sister, but also because Araragi is simply resorting to his sister's tricks. The aim is arousal through the guise of innocence, but as a lecherous individual Araragi cannot play the same game as his sister. And so with the strangest interpretation of penetration and lost innocence things escalate.
Episode eight of Nisemonogatari is more about what isn't said. On this conceptual level, things are handled quite well. There is a much more definitive structuring to what's going on here.
To begin with, each conversation is actually charged with a specific desire. There is something one party seeks to gain from the other at all times. It starts with Karen trying to butter up Araragi to introduce her to Kanbaru. Even here, Nise isn't relying purely on the words here. She's dressed up for the part of manipulation. For her brother and potentially the audience.
While there are obvious signs of Karen's interruption here being a search for her brother's attention and praise she also seems to exert a level of control over her brother that reaches beyond what any of the other characters in Bake or Nise are capable of. Even groveling she always seems to be in the position of power, inflicting frustration and discomfort on her brother to lead him where she wants. Again, there is a physicality here absent from the rest of the show. How does she throw her Araragi off his game to take advantage of him? It's all about physical contact between the two and how it's viewed under multiple lenses of Karen's naivety, her brother's feigned innocence, and the overly sexualized reality presented by Shaft.
This physicality continues of course, turning to violence when it becomes obvious that Karen won't change her brother's mind with just words. This is however short lived as Araragi's vampiric affliction makes violence on him a rather futile pursuit, but Araragi presents the opportunity of a game both to put an end to requests and to fulfill a desire of his own.
So we wind up with the scene. It's actually fairly in line with the rest of the episode. There is a mask of innocence placed on top of the sexual tension between Karen and Araragi because of their relationship as brother and sister, but also because Araragi is simply resorting to his sister's tricks. The aim is arousal through the guise of innocence, but as a lecherous individual Araragi cannot play the same game as his sister. And so with the strangest interpretation of penetration and lost innocence things escalate.
A short list of some visually interesting things from the episode (even though it was all contained to one empty room):
The episode both begins and ends with one of Araragi's little sisters entering his room unwelcome.
Poor Senjougahara. Is your hold over Araragi threated most by his little sister? This shot comes up just as Karen jumps on her brother.
Some shots in regards to role reversal. Karen controls the conversation while on the bed alone, but Araragi takes it back when he joins her.
In regards to how Araragi sees his sister, we get this shot when he finds out she's dolled herself up. I guess it can be hard to acknowledge your little sister as a person with sexual desires. But after he gets caught she does go back to being her regular old self.
A certain model dirigible wound up sparkling clean by the end of the episode too. That's one spectacular toothbrush.
Poor Senjougahara. Is your hold over Araragi threated most by his little sister? This shot comes up just as Karen jumps on her brother.
Some shots in regards to role reversal. Karen controls the conversation while on the bed alone, but Araragi takes it back when he joins her.
In regards to how Araragi sees his sister, we get this shot when he finds out she's dolled herself up. I guess it can be hard to acknowledge your little sister as a person with sexual desires. But after he gets caught she does go back to being her regular old self.
A certain model dirigible wound up sparkling clean by the end of the episode too. That's one spectacular toothbrush.
cosmicblizzard
Banned
Sket Dance 46
Good start to the Bossun back story. Like the other ones, the somewhat somber atmosphere makes a return as do the monologues. Nothing earth-shattering yet, but I can feel it building up to something good. Definitely wasn't expecting his
to be covered before the back story really even gets going.
Good start to the Bossun back story. Like the other ones, the somewhat somber atmosphere makes a return as do the monologues. Nothing earth-shattering yet, but I can feel it building up to something good. Definitely wasn't expecting his
parents' tragic story
dakkumauji
Member
Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai 03
Good episode. I really like that Sena plays eroges and is willing to act it out in defense of their story. Kobato is adorable as a loli necromancer. Mini beach scene was pretty good. I totally called the twist at the end.
Dear lord, isn't she cute.
Good episode. I really like that Sena plays eroges and is willing to act it out in defense of their story. Kobato is adorable as a loli necromancer. Mini beach scene was pretty good. I totally called the twist at the end.
Nichibros 07:
The
gag in the first half was way too long, but the second half was SOLID GOLD.
was one of the best things in the show thus far.
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High School Girls are Funky is becoming a really awesomely biting criticism of K-On and its ilk. I'm so glad that it's become a weekly skit and that it hasn't had to share time with the oujosama and her butlers from the second episode, though that was fairly funny in its own right.
The
Dragon Quest
HOW DO THEY KEEP TOPPING THEMSELVES EACH WEEK ON THE LITERATURE GIRL SKITS? Screaming and crying in shame after destroying the mood with her own clumsiness
Uncute girls are the cutest
High School Girls are Funky is becoming a really awesomely biting criticism of K-On and its ilk. I'm so glad that it's become a weekly skit and that it hasn't had to share time with the oujosama and her butlers from the second episode, though that was fairly funny in its own right.
This show isn't exceptional or anything but it's a lot better than I ever expected it to be.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
I'm reading all the Nisemonogatari talk in the past few pages and, honestly, that toothbrush scene hardly did anything for me, jokes aside. I didn't feel any sort of enlightenment towards certain fetishism nor do I look upon it with despair or admiration. Maybe I've just been exposed to far worse shit in the past.
It was very nicely animated though!
It was very nicely animated though!
Dedication Through Light
Member
Toriko 44
Isnt it about time for funimation to give future plan for this?
Anyway I almost thought the pacing was too fast until he threw out the training card. Cool place and fights and next episode seems like it will be epic and more intense.
Oh the exclusive restaurant with access only by airship, why cant we live in the gourmet age.
Isnt it about time for funimation to give future plan for this?
Anyway I almost thought the pacing was too fast until he threw out the training card. Cool place and fights and next episode seems like it will be epic and more intense.
Oh the exclusive restaurant with access only by airship, why cant we live in the gourmet age.
cosmicblizzard
Banned
Yes it is, which reminds me I haven't responded to this post yet.
You shouldn't be listening to Hito about OP, especially if you've loved it up to this point. His view of the series is rather outside the norm. Arabasta is generally agreed to be one of the best arcs if not the best. Great fights and potentially the most intimidating antagonist in the series thus far, at least among (spoiler of obvious events)
the ones that have been beaten
No guarantees of course, but from the way you've been talking about the show so far, I say there's virtually no chance you will dislike it. I'll gladly eat crow if I'm wrong.
I wish so much that I could experience Arabasta for the first time again. Enjoy the ride
and then set your sights lower for Skypiea
Just confirming what we all knew already: you have no soul!
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Time of Eve 04
At first I was like
but then I was like
Be sure to watch the movie version.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Because it's a distraction. You have to be confident enough to now that the ball is on your feet. When you look at it that's a moment of self-doubt at which the opponent can steal possession from you.
all that ntr doujinshi has taken a toll on meThere are potentially more provocative scenes in Bakemono. The snake exorcism comes to mind, but the toothbrush scene has a great deal more intimacy to it, which has a pretty strong effect on making the scene seem more revealing.
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
I think the ED reveal had more of an impact on me than that scene. It's just bleak as fuck.
Kare Kano Episode 20
Phew I was worried the rest of the series would be like episode 19.
The new character this episode introduced seems kinda cool. His history with Tsubaki seems interesting too. Not much else to say really. Kinda interested to see how their little story goes.
And Yukino is still awesome.
I also like how Tsubasa seems to be getting smaller and smaller with each episode.
Phew I was worried the rest of the series would be like episode 19.
The new character this episode introduced seems kinda cool. His history with Tsubaki seems interesting too. Not much else to say really. Kinda interested to see how their little story goes.
And Yukino is still awesome.
I also like how Tsubasa seems to be getting smaller and smaller with each episode.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Yeah, most people agree the show takes a turn for the worse with episode twenty. It never recovers, sadly.
I don't think you'll eat anything. It'll take some kind of major scale disaster to make me dislike anything about this series at this point, honestly.
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
It's kind of like staring at your own character in a video game instead of focusing on the opposition.
Ultimadrago
Member
I too would do many things to experience that grand sandy arc once more for the first time...
Also, obligatory
Also, obligatory
Dedication Through Light
Member
One Pieces best arc!
Man
you're watching/just finished some of my favourite shows
*gives props*
Actually Arabasta is one of my least favourite arcs, so dont have any preconceptions since they are all very different and appeal differently
Dat
Dvorak's Symphony From the New World 4th Movement
Also, it really blew my mind when the concept of the
New World
that piece of music
Oda regularly foreshadows plot elements years in advance
I'm
god Enel
god Enel
god Enels
So won't the real
god Enel
Amagami SS+ 08:
I just don't feel like this arc did Kaoru justice. Sure, I understand that the show was trying to explore the
, but it wasn't fun to watch and the plot that connected the serious scenes together felt like it was hastily pulled from a bag of anime filler plots. I'm pretty disappointed.
Worst waifu is next, but somehow I think her arc will still be better than Kaoru's.
I just don't feel like this arc did Kaoru justice. Sure, I understand that the show was trying to explore the
ambiguity surrounding Kaoru and Junichi's relationship status
Worst waifu is next, but somehow I think her arc will still be better than Kaoru's.
Jim E. Rossler
Banned
AH, AH-AH, AH
AH, AH-AH, AH
Above average/10
AH, AH-AH, AH
Above average/10
seems that there's no Hunter x Hunter this week
WHAT!? So I stayed up for nothing? FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!
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