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Summer 2014 Anime |OT| this thread has been outsourced to Toei Phils

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cajunator

Banned
I buy to keep my favorite anime in the best form available. Streaming assumes I'll always have a decent internet connection, which isn't the case for everytime. Plus blu-ray I'll have the superior version, especially in the audio department.

Funny enough the anime largely isn't available for streaming all the time. Baccano, Steins;Gate, Black Lagoon, etc...

Some shit you just HAVE to own. Akira for example. And the Berserk Golden Age Arc trilogy of films. Glorious CG.

Akira bluray is gooooooooooorgeous

I love Blu-Ray, and there's lots of anime that look great on it. I like to collect!

Collecting anime isn't a main hobby of mine though. Collecting figures and video games is something I'm more active in. Though lately I haven't gotten very many figures. Hopefully I'll find something to change that soon.

You know about figureGaf right?

oh no. they cut the craw dad supply line.

Crawfish.
also that river supplies well over half the countrys shipping needs by water. Its a very important route.
 
You know I've noticed a glaring issue with Mahouka (shock and terror):
90% of the prominent students introduced so far seem to be prodigies or one-of-a-kind motherfuckers. For something that wants me to believe that our lead is the ultimate gary stu batman, they really need to stop making everybody else that as well. It loses some of its effect.

most villains in batman were geniuses or martial artists experts or what not though.
 

Quasar

Member
Just a question for y'all. I get why you buy figurines and other merch, but why buy bluray/dvd's of anime?

I don't generally. I don't buy physical media much anymore. Mostly just cases where I cant access it digitally, such as with japanese music. I have bought a couple of anime blurays but its always favourites I know I'll rewatch and I want the best version.

I'd probably buy digital versions of anime, but they usually seem to be dubbed and I always want the sub as an option.
 

jbug617

Banned
Everything I was getting got delayed so now it's just Kill la Kill V1.

Maybe i'll get Maou and SKB though, idk. What were the good deals you got on them, the Section23 sale a little bit back?

from the Funimation sale. Got the art box sets for $37 each.
 
Mahouka - 14

Good episode that is heading nice toward the finale.

New Op is alright , but i'm not sure there will be enough episodes to do the next arc justice are we sure mahouka is 26 episodes ? because you'd need 30 at least considering the speed they are using to adapt this.
If you tell me that mahouka is 39 eps it would all make sense , because as it stands , we're having at least 4 more eps for this arc NOT COUNTING the extra chapters.

New ending is great , loving the music.

Episode was cool
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At least somebody managed to get enough hints to reach the truth.

We want to win ! So let's bring out the cheat code ! Tatsuya it's your turn !
 

Jintor

Member
most villains in batman were geniuses or martial artists experts or what not though.

bats always had an inordinate amount of normal-ass crime bosses though, black mask, ventriloquist, two-face, the various feuding mafia families... not that many super geniuses (though most of the genuises usually had a huge major problem like riddler or something)
 
Aldnoah Zero 1

The moment the "I say Fly" lyrics cued I got into the show. Those martian fucks need to die. But from the sound of it, the Earthlings are like humans and the Martians are like Titans. Hope it won't be week after week of earthlings getting their asses kicked.

Sword Art Online II 1

Lot of set up. Was nice seeing Asuna and Kirito again though.

Barakamon 1

Seems like this will be the feel good show of the season. Enjoyed it.

The Irregular at Magic High 14

The most interesting episode in a long while. Can't wait to see the weeds kick ass.
 
Just a question for y'all. I get why you buy figurines and other merch, but why buy bluray/dvd's of anime?

I buy games because i can resale/trade-in, but i don't imagine anime being like that. But unless its some rare/old anime that isn't streamed in any form (has anime ever been taken down netflix style due to licensing expiration?), why do you buy?

To support an industry and give me better options for quality and audio?

BARAKAMON will be available to Crunchyroll’s audience in the following territories: Europe (excluding UK and Ireland), the Middle East, North Africa, and all states/territories incorporated into the USA pre-1959.

:/
 

cajunator

Banned
Mahouka - 14

Good episode that is heading nice toward the finale.

New Op is alright , but i'm not sure there will be enough episodes to do the next arc justice are we sure mahouka is 26 episodes ? because you'd need 30 at least considering the speed they are using to adapt this.
If you tell me that mahouka is 39 eps it would all make sense , because as it stands , we're having at least 4 more eps for this arc NOT COUNTING the extra chapters.

New ending is great , loving the music.

Episode was cool


We want to win ! So let's bring out the cheat code ! Tatsuya it's your turn !

Azusa da best
 
aldnoah zero 1

lol his name is slaine.

Even with alien technology to colonize mars. Sony still won't make a new handheld after vita slim.


Has there ever been studies of what would happen if the moon was blown in half for earth's climate and everything?

like the mech designs.


The plot... i think ive seen this gundam before?


lol why do the cars look like the generic blocky cars you see in western super hero cartoons?
 
You know I've noticed a glaring issue with Mahouka (shock and terror):
90% of the prominent students introduced so far seem to be prodigies or one-of-a-kind motherfuckers. For something that wants me to believe that our lead is the ultimate gary stu batman, they really need to stop making everybody else that as well. It loses some of its effect.

What ?
First high is the top magic school of the country. it's the only place with weed/blooms because they have so many to choose from. it's a home for the best of the best with some rare exception like third high.

So of course everyone will be cheated at something that's kind the goal of the school.
Places like nine high or eight high don't even have more than 100 students that's how harsh the magician world in mahouka is.

Everyone in this show is cheated in their own domain..The only exception is tatsuya who is cheated in MULTIPLE DOMAINS.
And you haven't even remotely seen how cheated tatsuya is.
 
In honor of new Space Dandy coming up in 15 minutes I feel the need to bring back the best image
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Not only did QT have the best line the show has delivered, it also has one of the best episodes in the Fedora Tipping episode.
 

kayos90

Tragic victim of fan death
Guys. I saw Age of Extinction. This was the worst movie experience I've ever had. It's just.... WHY?!
 
mahouka 14

for a show about 'fight classes', they sure like the subvert that saying that only people gary stu has blessed with his penis can only do anything.


Seems like shit might actually happen soon. Conflict in this anime might happen 14 eps in!
There is no true conflict when God will simply wave it away.
 

Thoraxes

Member
Just a question for y'all. I get why you buy figurines and other merch, but why buy bluray/dvd's of anime?

I buy games because i can resale/trade-in, but i don't imagine anime being like that. But unless its some rare/old anime that isn't streamed in any form (has anime ever been taken down netflix style due to licensing expiration?), why do you buy?

I got money to burn, quality, storage. I like physical goods and collecting.

If I like a show i'll buy it, like all the releases of Yamato for instance. It's worth it for me. I'll definitely be getting all the Kill la Kill/Sailor Moon/Monogatari releases as well.

Sometimes you get shit that is well worth the ridiculous cost, like the TTGL BD-BOX. The contents of that package alone are amazing, and it's officially sold out from the source.
from the Funimation sale. Got the art box sets for $37 each.

Ah, very nice.
 

kayos90

Tragic victim of fan death
The movie is not consistent at all. Like. Optimus screams for help in one scene saying he's in need of repairs. Suddenly 10 minutes later he's perfectly fine with no healing. Like... what? I don't even. Also, Optimus can't fight Lockdown worth for shit but Lockdown captured the legendary bots but... Optimus soloed the bots? I don't even... Fuck this movie. Fuck it.
 

kayos90

Tragic victim of fan death
Isn't this the same movie series where
they killed the bad guy with the thing meant as the ultimate power source? Also space revival dust?

Ugh. The writing was also beyond bad. I know the other three movies' writing weren't fantastic but this movie was just so over the top. I can't even think of a comparable.
 

StormKing

Member
aldnoah zero 1

lol his name is slaine.

Even with alien technology to colonize mars. Sony still won't make a new handheld after vita slim.



Has there ever been studies of what would happen if the moon was blown in half for earth's climate and everything?

like the mech designs.


The plot... i think ive seen this gundam before?


lol why do the cars look like the generic blocky cars you see in western super hero cartoons?

It's similar in concept to Turn A gundam.

I wonder if the MC will fall in love with the princess somehow. Even emotionless characters usually have someone who can reach their cold hearts.
 

Narag

Member
The movie is not consistent at all. Like. Optimus screams for help in one scene saying he's in need of repairs. Suddenly 10 minutes later he's perfectly fine with no healing. Like... what? I don't even. Also, Optimus can't fight Lockdown worth for shit but Lockdown captured the legendary bots but... Optimus soloed the bots? I don't even... Fuck this movie. Fuck it.

optimus being healed was representative of his fighting spirit returning! That's what was damaged more than anything!

second is three ball logic which doesn't fly!
 

cajunator

Banned
In honor of new Space Dandy coming up in 15 minutes I feel the need to bring back the best image
tLAplrb.png


Not only did QT have the best line the show has delivered, it also has one of the best episodes in the Fedora Tipping episode.

theonik used this avatar I think.

Guys. I saw Age of Extinction. This was the worst movie experience I've ever had. It's just.... WHY?!

That was the first Transformers movie I actually like. Like I would watch this one again.
The other three were shit. The new one is good.
Also I hate Michael Bay as a director.
 
The movie is not consistent at all. Like. Optimus screams for help in one scene saying he's in need of repairs. Suddenly 10 minutes later he's perfectly fine with no healing. Like... what? I don't even. Also, Optimus can't fight Lockdown worth for shit but Lockdown captured the legendary bots but... Optimus soloed the bots? I don't even... Fuck this movie. Fuck it.

optimus
didn't get a mid movie upgrade yet.

The repairs and the
optimus rocketing off to space...
why are you trying to figure out this story at all dude?
 

cajunator

Banned
I didnt think too much during it. Kayos treat transformers like SAO. Total garbage thats just meant to be entertaining for a few hours then forgotten.

Actually, age of Extinction was way better written than SAO.
 

TUSR

Banned
i want to see onii-sama team up with the crimson prince to
beat his aunt or whatever the fuck is going on
 

kayos90

Tragic victim of fan death
Also the movie had like... no central conflict that felt really resolved.

1st movie? Fighting over the allspark.
2nd movie? Taking down the Fallen.
3rd movie? Stopping Sentinel Prime.
4th movie? Stopping Lockdown? Killing people? Stopping Galvatron? Idk what teh fuck was going on.

I didnt think too much during it. Kayos treat transformers like SAO. Total garbage thats just meant to be entertaining for a few hours then forgotten.

Actually, age of Extinction was way better written than SAO.

LOL. no.
 

Narag

Member
Also the movie had like... no central conflict that felt really resolved.

1st movie? Fighting over the allspark.
2nd movie? Taking down the Fallen.
3rd movie? Stopping Sentinel Prime.
4th movie? Stopping Lockdown? Killing people? Stopping Galvatron? Idk what teh fuck was going on.

Optimus getting his groove back! It's like you didn't even watch it!!


Episode 25 had Kirito bleeding his own blood and beating the villain in real life for extra measure. Let's not pretend it's some hallmark of quality here!
 
Are you re watching it? Also Gintama remains my #1 show especially after seeing this OP.

My first watch actually and yeah this series is probably my number 1 show. Literally one of the best things from Shonen jump. I just love how it likes to break the fourth wall and make fun everything.

Like this,

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this made me laugh so hard.
 

cajunator

Banned
Also the movie had like... no central conflict that felt really resolved.

1st movie? Fighting over the allspark.
2nd movie? Taking down the Fallen.
3rd movie? Stopping Sentinel Prime.
4th movie? Stopping Lockdown? Killing people? Stopping Galvatron? Idk what teh fuck was going on.



LOL. no.

Sao was written by a 12 year old. Dont be in denial.
 
Also the movie had like... no central conflict that felt really resolved.

1st movie? Fighting over the allspark.
2nd movie? Figuring out how a robot can have a robot beard and use a robot cane and have robot farts
3rd movie? Stopping Sentinel Prime.
4th movie? Stopping Lockdown? Killing people? Stopping Galvatron? Idk what teh fuck was going on.



LOL. no.
ftfy
 

kayos90

Tragic victim of fan death
Optimus getting his groove back! It's like you didn't even watch it!!

If people bitch about Naruto or Bleach or any other anime getting bullshit random powerups then Optimus Prime is the fucking king of all bullshit power ups and healing. Fuck that shit.
 

Jarmel

Banned
Seriously I hope Aldnoah Zero attempts to explain why that character is so fucking dandere, and I really hope it isn't because it's as simple as that. I hope his family experimented on him until he lost all emotions besides one: his intense love for his sister.

It's like you people haven't seen a Urobuchi show before.
 

Narag

Member
If people bitch about Naruto or Bleach or any other anime getting bullshit random powerups then Optimus Prime is the fucking king of all bullshit power ups and healing. Fuck that shit.

He just flew off at the end. How? whotthefuckknows but it was AWESOME.
 
Episode 25 had Kirito bleeding his own blood and beating the villain in real life for extra measure. Let's not pretend it's some hallmark of quality here!
Hey the only problem in this scene is how the anime never explained why the vilain couldn't behave properly in the real life. And it's hardly the problem in this episode.

Kayos youre silly. Sao was the worst anime ever made. Its worthless in every way.

You should watch blade and soul ASAP
 

Narag

Member
SAO has redeeming animation. You cannot deny that. You're telling me that Psycho-Pass was better animated than SAO?

Don't go down this route. It's shades of "Guilty Crown is better animated than NGE."

Hey the only problem in this scene is how the anime never explained why the vilain couldn't behave properly in the real life. And it's hardly the problem in this episode.

It was dumb extra-final boss shit. Epilogue could have just mentioned him getting arrested even without Kirito showing off his mad skillz irl and i wouldn't have blinked an eye. Gotta get that power fantasy going though because that fucker nearly married Kirito's comatose waifu.
 
ace of diamond 38

you know, besides the rare case, people rarely ever ever do something not amazing after a flashback sequence in this medium.


And is tanba suppose to be any good? has he done anything in this show?
 
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