Because Japan pays $90-$100 a 2-episode disc for it, and you touch yourself at night.
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Fall 2012 Anime |OT| Meet the new world, same as the old world
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Because Japan pays $90-$100 a 2-episode disc for it, and you touch yourself at night.
Ultimadrago
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Aye. The horrors of today to warn the children of tomorrow!
...and yes, I would love to see your impressions!
I'm taking what they're givin' me, BGBW!
You understand me better than anyone, comrade! This is why it hurts when you aren't here as much as you used to... :-(
O.K., O.K., I understand your circumstances, but...
... but... but...
... oh, very well. Or, better yet... no... I don't know if I can!
What have I done to me here?
It's shounen sunday jojo then hxh then one piece then toriko.
Jojo Jojo Jojo Jojo Jojo Jojo ep2
Hot damn that Manly opening, I didn't read or look at anyones posts So I wasn't ready, now am going to be whispering jojo all day, some castlevania esque intro.
Awesome episode, mora speedwagon mora everyone one cause there just so awesome.
Jojo Jojo Jojo Jojo Jojo Jojo ep2
Hot damn that Manly opening, I didn't read or look at anyones posts So I wasn't ready, now am going to be whispering jojo all day, some castlevania esque intro.
When man with tree trunk like legs says this to you, know to start sweating bullets.
Awesome episode, mora speedwagon mora everyone one cause there just so awesome.
Dedication Through Light
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Code: Breaker 2
The school scenes wont ever get old as long as we keep Ogami their smiling all the time and everyone consistently misinterpreting what happens whenever someone talks to him. Dont know why people are dropping it, theres is nothing wrong with Ogami. He's easily one enjoyable protagonist and the blue flames are beautiful. The scene when he used his ability on the Moonbucks coffee and all the glass was gorgeous. In this universe what he does surely isnt wrong if no one else is gonna take care of it. If only
could understand.
Yuuki is hilarious with his Nyanmaru love (better than Mewton (sub)).
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One thing this series has so far is, for all the code:breaker'ers, not a single bad design. Toki will probably be my favorite, but Yuuki and Ogami definitely tied for 2.
The school scenes wont ever get old as long as we keep Ogami their smiling all the time and everyone consistently misinterpreting what happens whenever someone talks to him. Dont know why people are dropping it, theres is nothing wrong with Ogami. He's easily one enjoyable protagonist and the blue flames are beautiful. The scene when he used his ability on the Moonbucks coffee and all the glass was gorgeous. In this universe what he does surely isnt wrong if no one else is gonna take care of it. If only
Sakurakouji
Yuuki is hilarious with his Nyanmaru love (better than Mewton (sub)).
Yuuki v Hitomi, I guess that his name there, electricty, and red fire), Hope it delivers on the action that wasnt much present this episode)
One thing this series has so far is, for all the code:breaker'ers, not a single bad design. Toki will probably be my favorite, but Yuuki and Ogami definitely tied for 2.
I love this guy. Will be reading his SAO impressions from here on out.
WAR recon zero
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lol the sao hate is glorious
You have a seriously strange sense of humor. I couldn't really laugh until episode 3, but just one time. Some later episodes are better in humour, but not that much anyway.
soon...
My heart. x_x
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Yay! Always glad to see more Nichijou bros.
Recommend you watch Gintama. Another fantastic show, really its the only shounen I even like. I'm like 100 episodes behind, whenever I decide to catch up it'll be a great ride.
Ultimadrago
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Give Gintama a go!
WAR recon zero
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Watched the Jojo opening for the 67th time.
soon...
Give me some Kyouko x Sayaka material and I'll be able to die happily.
It's that good.
One would think that otaku would have become more politically active after the indecency bill, Ishihara publicly expressing his loathing for anime fans, etc.
I suppose they're an interest group that no one represents, hence the apathy!
Canis lupus
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I don't think they're that expensive over there aswel.
There needs to be a company that localizes this stuff. Cute avatar btw, wich show?
I don't think they're that expensive over there aswel.
There needs to be a company that localizes this stuff. Cute avatar btw, wich show?
Tokyo Mew Mew.
Canis lupus
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Catgirls show. :/
Nichijou Blu-ray MSRP is ¥7,980, or $101.81 at today's rate, for each of the 13 volumes.
It's ok, I've already moved past denial on my way to acceptance.
I'll watch some MLP later in remembrance of him.
Oh hey mine too.
I decided to Google up Japanese humour in an attempt to learn about something other than manzai, and thought this article was interesting. It talks about launching a Japanese version of Saturday Night Live, and mentions specifically that political commentary was off-limits for it. So maybe it's still slightly "taboo" to make fun of politicians?
There's also some interesting commentary on adapting the musical Spamalot for Japan, but to be honest it's not that different to what they've done to the show for other territories so I'm not surprised by that.
My problem is that Kirito goes from a decent hero (decently good problem solver and killer) to a bag of wet noodles. How has Kirito learned to solve his problems in SAO? He has learned to 1. analyze his enemies, 2. figure out their weak point, and 3. exploit said weak point. In the game world Kirito quickly figured things out and did whatever he had to do in order to survive and save his friends. In the real world he doesn't even try. That lack of an event an attempt annoys me.
I do admit your point that this episode was about showing Kirito hitting rock bottom in the real world. My problem is precisely that they are splitting Kirito into two different personalities: the heroic online figure and the wuss offline one. Someone like the Kirito in the game world would have tracked down the weirdo "fiance" and figured out how to deal with him. Instead he is reduced as a character for no good reason but to lengthen the narrative. I am not saying that Kirito should have bought a sword and used it to fix his problems. I am saying that he should have at least thought about it, concluded that would not work, and then come up with a plan that might work. Kirito survived the game world not because he had great skills but because he was a loner who thought things through. If Kirito only cannot learn to be a hero in the real world from the game world, I do not see how he can be a credible or interesting character.
I do admit your point that this episode was about showing Kirito hitting rock bottom in the real world. My problem is precisely that they are splitting Kirito into two different personalities: the heroic online figure and the wuss offline one. Someone like the Kirito in the game world would have tracked down the weirdo "fiance" and figured out how to deal with him. Instead he is reduced as a character for no good reason but to lengthen the narrative. I am not saying that Kirito should have bought a sword and used it to fix his problems. I am saying that he should have at least thought about it, concluded that would not work, and then come up with a plan that might work. Kirito survived the game world not because he had great skills but because he was a loner who thought things through. If Kirito only cannot learn to be a hero in the real world from the game world, I do not see how he can be a credible or interesting character.
One show that I totally agree with you on.
No shit <3
Actually, its a magical girl show but yes, Mew Ichigo's transformation is indeed a catgirl, and its glorious.
The way you describe him makes him sound an awful lot like Haru doesn't it?
For the past 80 years, making fun of Japanese politicians has been either a) poking your tongue out at the fascists, who then proceeded to have you beaten to death; or b) trying to find something amusing about an endless wall of grey, one-party-rule, technocrats and bureaucrats.
Couple that with sponsors not wanting to make waves and a national sense of humor that's tuned towards puns and juxtaposition rather than roasts or tall tales.
hosannainexcelsis
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To bring up an example relevant to this thread, Gintama got in hot water after an episode aired mocking a politician (even though the parody was not especially political in nature). So yeah, I think making fun of politicians is not as generally acceptable there as it is in the West.
Dedication Through Light
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wow, lol. that post, my ship.
KO Traveling Hobo
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No you.
Oh my this post.
Mandoric mentioned this before I got a chance to respond, but it also occurs to me that what little knowledge I have of individual Japanese politicians makes them seem extremely bureaucratic and generally lifeless. Political humor works here because politicians (well, the ambitious ones) exhibit more individuality and, in turn, this gives them more visible foibles to be lampooned, but in a society where elected officials simply operate as a single drone within their party's collective, there's not a lot to mock.
Envelope's avatar, holy shit I'm dying
I'm dying too, because he shanked me in a dark alleyway for mine and left me for dead
Better late than never if you still want the OT to be titled The Dork Knight Rises
R_thanatos
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Like i said this isn't a game were all you have to do is to find a weakpoint and attack..
I'd argue that kirito doesn't have 2 personalities ... he is confident some things and totally weak in others..
Even batman can't solve everything if he doesn't have enough preparation time to do it ..
Watch him fight back in his own way
MUST .... NOT ....LAUGH
Sukitte Ii na yo - 02
is a total [censored]. I can already see her
further down the road. Speaking of Mei, big props to her
I'm glad Asamichi
.
Praying
Oh well, here's hoping
Yamato's hair still looks like shit.
Arai
causing trouble for Mei
for standing up for her friend/temporary rival against those jealous assholes.
gave up her pursuit on Yamato, even though settling with his friend made it a minor setback (should've stayed single)
Praying
that ends quickly.
Oh well, here's hoping
Yamato screws up and causes Mei to leave him, so she can start a true relationship with Asamichi.
Yamato's hair still looks like shit.
I'm dying too, because he shanked me in a dark alleyway for mine and left me for dead
No, you inspired me.
Hunter X Hunter - 51
Wow.
A great episode that almost confirms that this remake is the superior version of the show. I'll wait for a couple of more episodes to see how it all plays out, but the way things are going, this is the show to watch for the best animated HxH experience.
What makes me even more excited is the fact that the Greed Island arc is almost guaranteed to be better than the OVAs, and we'll probably get the Chimera Ant arc. Hell yes.
The only thing the first show has going for it right now is the darker color palette (which won't matter after this arc anyway) and the second OP, one of the best ever.
People who stopped watching the remake because of the lackluster beginning need to get back to watching this shit right now, it's fucking great.
Wow.
A great episode that almost confirms that this remake is the superior version of the show. I'll wait for a couple of more episodes to see how it all plays out, but the way things are going, this is the show to watch for the best animated HxH experience.
What makes me even more excited is the fact that the Greed Island arc is almost guaranteed to be better than the OVAs, and we'll probably get the Chimera Ant arc. Hell yes.
The only thing the first show has going for it right now is the darker color palette (which won't matter after this arc anyway) and the second OP, one of the best ever.
People who stopped watching the remake because of the lackluster beginning need to get back to watching this shit right now, it's fucking great.
Sword Art Online - 15
screw it, I bit the bullet and watched it, it's almost like you're left out when all the 'cool kids' are watching and talking about this and you're not . officially hate watching for now.
Man, it's amazing how much creepy stuff you can fit in one episode. It's really shameless that ALL the female characters, no matter who (even his 'mom' sorta lol), are all praising Kirito kun or falling for him. And that creep.. oh dear.
I hope at least
the OP/ED are actually petty cool overall, better than first ones.
I can't stop laughing.
screw it, I bit the bullet and watched it, it's almost like you're left out when all the 'cool kids' are watching and talking about this and you're not
. officially hate watching for now.Man, it's amazing how much creepy stuff you can fit in one episode. It's really shameless that ALL the female characters, no matter who (even his 'mom' sorta lol), are all praising Kirito kun or falling for him. And that creep.. oh dear.
I hope at least
he can log in/ log out from this new game and we get to see more of real world here and there, because their new avatars look absolutely horrible and I can't stand watching them all the time through 10 more episodes.
the OP/ED are actually petty cool overall, better than first ones.
I can't stop laughing.
Canis lupus
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How much did they sell?
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Holy shit! XD
Ultimadrago
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Not much at all.
Ultimadrago
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But Tony can!
That is why I mentioned long running slice-of-life series as an example, that explores that kind of themes because they reach bigger audiences. Even innocent Sazae-san sometimes has slipped its own satirical view, on politics that affect traditional family matters, but more in the 'caricaturesque' manner that I said before. From what I've seen, maybe Kochikame could be a better example, although without being something very crude.
However, all this happens without escaping from that 'faceless representative of a generic political party', as target of the criticisms.
I've made this post (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=43179429&postcount=191), but nobody answered!
Canis lupus
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PdotMichael
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darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
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