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Summer 2014 Anime |OT3| where everyone watches doremi for hito
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I don't ask for it for everything, but for Lodoss it would actually make sense due to the room for improvement, and datedness of the original OVA.
Sawano score.
It was this odd remake/continuation of Lodoss that finsihed the actual storyline as I understand it.
Shitty sequels/remakes are disappointments but they don't retroactively make the original work bad
http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/04/29/record-of-lodoss-war-online-revealed/
Think i read it adapted books 3-7 more accurately or some such.
Theonik
Member
That's he better way to go about it yes.
No problem!
You just want to see pirotess in a skintight outfit admit it!
The OP is good and it has those chibi shorts!
You are a bad human being.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Barakamon 11
They're way too understanding about a jerk who just left without telling anyone.
Glad I caught up before the finale.
They're way too understanding about a jerk who just left without telling anyone.
Glad I caught up before the finale.
Theonik
Member
The worst part is that I actually see that being a thing the industry might do.
Sounds like a good time. I look forward to all that retrospective stuff.Cowboy Bebop DVD and Bluray extras
http://www.funimation.com/blog/2014...r&utm_content=on_disc_extras&utm_nooverride=1
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Sabegabu 12
Jesus Christ at all those John woo send ups
So good.
Momoka definitely made the show.
Jesus Christ at all those John woo send ups
So good.
Momoka definitely made the show.
Doctor Decimate
Member
Psycho-Pass 22
Talk about an anti-climax. Akane hitching a ride on the back of the truck is the only remotely exciting or suspenseful moment; after that it just plays out how you'd expect, like the show got bored of its own story. Makishima
It continues spouting world views and character development in dialogue form, which is still lazy but admittedly a lot better when it's relegated to voiceover. I liked the contrast of the final scene of the show with the first.
Talk about an anti-climax. Akane hitching a ride on the back of the truck is the only remotely exciting or suspenseful moment; after that it just plays out how you'd expect, like the show got bored of its own story. Makishima
died because someone shot out his tire.
Gundam Build Fighters 1
Truth be told, I've wanted to watch something Gundam related for a while now, but since there are so many, I didn't know where to begin. Thankfully this one came along and seems to be a fan service show to the franchise. Granted, I won't be able to understand or take pleasures in its fan service, but, it seems friendly enough as a gateway. And honestly, the characters and the actual game interest me.
Enter Sei Iori. He's our series protagonist and is absolutely in love with Gundam. So much so that he builds his Gunpla with the upmost care and quality. As well as that once he starts talking about them, he won't stop unless you ask him. Unfortunately, he sucks at Gunpla Battle despite being so good at building them. His dad is runner up at the 2nd World Championship, but with that seemed to be a five years ago so now he lives alone with his mother as his dad is off... Somewhere. If Sei's dream was an indicator of anything, his father probably hasn't been home in quite a while. He wouldn't be weirded out from hearing his voice in his dream otherwise. Sei also helps run a plastic model shop when his mother isn't around.
Next is Susumu Sazaki, it's way too soon to call him an antagonist, or even a rival. Susumu knows that Sei can create much better Gunpla than he can. As such, he tries to pressure Sei into letting him use one of his Gunpla so they can go and possibly win a tournament together. That being said, he would greatly make up for Sei's lack of actual skill of playing game so it would make sense for them to team up. But unfortunately for him, Sei doesn't want him to use his Gunpla as Sei believes his play style is too rough and trust him because of it.
And now there's this guy, Reji. He was either incredibly sheltered in his upbringing, or he's an alien as he doesn't know about simple things like storefront sales, or soda, or even Gunpla Battle. Granted, its entirely possible to now about Gunpla Battle despite it having world championships. But not knowing about storefront sales, or soda for that matter, is difficult to process without some form of special reasoning. Regardless, when the viewer first meets him he points his finger to the wind and goes in the direction the wind was moving, so he's definitely free spirited.
When Sei meets Reji, Reji had just accidentally stolen some food and when Sei pays the shopkeeper, Reji feels indebted to him and gives him a gem. Reji says that "if you're in trouble, wish on that stone and I'll help you." After saying that, he vanishes. Only to reappear in Sei's time if need during a Gunpla battle (why did Sei's mom and Ral seemingly just stand there and let him help Sei? Especially since they don't know who he is?) and only to disappear once more when the battle was over.
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As a game, these controls seem really overly complicated. Granted, Mech controls in anime never make sense, and this at least attempts to let the viewer see that this isn't nonsense by showing that those two orbs actually do more than go in directions. They actually have notches and have 10 (5 per ball; 1 for each finger) different assigned buttons as well so it could potentially work if you get used to it.
As for the game itself, the rules are seemingly simple as they aren't stated barring ring out. It's a simple fight to death. Other winning conditions are ring out or you give up. There are only 2 skills needed to play the game. One is the skill to actually be able to play the game, while the other is the ability to build the Gunpla. The better the Gunpla is built, the better its performance in battle. Although, that isn't necessarily an advantage to someone that doesn't have good parts. Sei for example, can't play using his own Gunpla. They're literally too good for him. No matter how hard he tries to control his movement, he's always going all over the place which is why Susumu wins every time. It's a weird system in which only the strong get stronger, but it's too prevent newbies from buying their way to victory.
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Overall, I really like this after a single episode. I'd probably think more of it if I payed attention to Gundam. Letting the viewer see what Gunpla - name and even model is used is really cool. I'm sure that's just Bandai trying to advertise and sell more Gunpla though. Might just marathon this tomorrow.
Truth be told, I've wanted to watch something Gundam related for a while now, but since there are so many, I didn't know where to begin. Thankfully this one came along and seems to be a fan service show to the franchise. Granted, I won't be able to understand or take pleasures in its fan service, but, it seems friendly enough as a gateway. And honestly, the characters and the actual game interest me.
Enter Sei Iori. He's our series protagonist and is absolutely in love with Gundam. So much so that he builds his Gunpla with the upmost care and quality. As well as that once he starts talking about them, he won't stop unless you ask him. Unfortunately, he sucks at Gunpla Battle despite being so good at building them. His dad is runner up at the 2nd World Championship, but with that seemed to be a five years ago so now he lives alone with his mother as his dad is off... Somewhere. If Sei's dream was an indicator of anything, his father probably hasn't been home in quite a while. He wouldn't be weirded out from hearing his voice in his dream otherwise. Sei also helps run a plastic model shop when his mother isn't around.
Next is Susumu Sazaki, it's way too soon to call him an antagonist, or even a rival. Susumu knows that Sei can create much better Gunpla than he can. As such, he tries to pressure Sei into letting him use one of his Gunpla so they can go and possibly win a tournament together. That being said, he would greatly make up for Sei's lack of actual skill of playing game so it would make sense for them to team up. But unfortunately for him, Sei doesn't want him to use his Gunpla as Sei believes his play style is too rough and trust him because of it.
And now there's this guy, Reji. He was either incredibly sheltered in his upbringing, or he's an alien as he doesn't know about simple things like storefront sales, or soda, or even Gunpla Battle. Granted, its entirely possible to now about Gunpla Battle despite it having world championships. But not knowing about storefront sales, or soda for that matter, is difficult to process without some form of special reasoning. Regardless, when the viewer first meets him he points his finger to the wind and goes in the direction the wind was moving, so he's definitely free spirited.
When Sei meets Reji, Reji had just accidentally stolen some food and when Sei pays the shopkeeper, Reji feels indebted to him and gives him a gem. Reji says that "if you're in trouble, wish on that stone and I'll help you." After saying that, he vanishes. Only to reappear in Sei's time if need during a Gunpla battle (why did Sei's mom and Ral seemingly just stand there and let him help Sei? Especially since they don't know who he is?) and only to disappear once more when the battle was over.
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If I were in his shoes, I'd probably be making that face too.
As a game, these controls seem really overly complicated. Granted, Mech controls in anime never make sense, and this at least attempts to let the viewer see that this isn't nonsense by showing that those two orbs actually do more than go in directions. They actually have notches and have 10 (5 per ball; 1 for each finger) different assigned buttons as well so it could potentially work if you get used to it.
Controls aside I still can't imagine playing a game like this. Spending all those hours if not days making these only for it to break if you lose would kill me on the inside. And I doubt these are inexpensive.
As for the game itself, the rules are seemingly simple as they aren't stated barring ring out. It's a simple fight to death. Other winning conditions are ring out or you give up. There are only 2 skills needed to play the game. One is the skill to actually be able to play the game, while the other is the ability to build the Gunpla. The better the Gunpla is built, the better its performance in battle. Although, that isn't necessarily an advantage to someone that doesn't have good parts. Sei for example, can't play using his own Gunpla. They're literally too good for him. No matter how hard he tries to control his movement, he's always going all over the place which is why Susumu wins every time. It's a weird system in which only the strong get stronger, but it's too prevent newbies from buying their way to victory.
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Overall, I really like this after a single episode. I'd probably think more of it if I payed attention to Gundam. Letting the viewer see what Gunpla - name and even model is used is really cool. I'm sure that's just Bandai trying to advertise and sell more Gunpla though. Might just marathon this tomorrow.
MikeHattsu
Member
Episode 3 has a really good ending.
Cool
Happy birthday to him too then.
Hm... Maybe some day.
Uh oh...
MikeHattsu
Member
Hehe. Keep watching!
One of the few times Ando left Mari Okada unchecked during the series.
Admiral Woofington
Member
You're watching yet another of my favorite anime? You're on a roll good sir. Be prepared to watch one of the most well thought out sci fi time travel shows/movies in a long time. I've said it multiple times but the other one I really enjoyed is the indie film Primer.
cosmicblizzard
Banned
Terror in Resonance end
I'd hardly call
a valid motivation when you put so much damn effort into your plans. This is such a damn unsatisfying reveal for me that I kind of wish I didn't even watch the show.
It's a well-produced series and I didn't hate it, but still a let-down. Looks like Space Dandy continues to be best Watanabe show.
I'd hardly call
wanting to get caught
It's a well-produced series and I didn't hate it, but still a let-down. Looks like Space Dandy continues to be best Watanabe show.
MikeHattsu
Member
Femmeworth
Banned
Ghost in the Shell: SAC Ep. 22
What a stupid episode. Who signed off on this script? Both Aramaki and the Major had a hand on the idiot ball.
The fanservice was the cherry on top of this shit cake.
Edit: This was another P.A. Works episode. I am shocked. Shocked. Though Masayuki Yoshihara wasn't the director oddly enough.
What a stupid episode. Who signed off on this script? Both Aramaki and the Major had a hand on the idiot ball.
Am I really supposed to believe that they would both fall for such obvious traps? Seriously?
Edit: This was another P.A. Works episode. I am shocked. Shocked. Though Masayuki Yoshihara wasn't the director oddly enough.
Admiral Woofington
Member
We made a good watchbet
Mike recommending good shows?
What has this thread become in my absence!? Is the world upside down? Is SAO2 good? Are Monster Girls not gross anymore?
MikeHattsu
Member
Hey! I only traded bad shows with phoenix!
Crazy, right?
Better.
No.
No.
They never were!
Admiral Woofington
Member
Lol I see the snark hasn't disappeared. Such a friendly bunch I love you all.
phoenix296
Member
I think you should wait before making that conclusion.
Not that this kind of plot is clever tho >_>
MikeHattsu
Member
But that's the truth, and you know it! ;P
CheapJuice
Member
Zankyou no Terror - 11
One of the better episodes. I will give them props for
. Its one of my guilty pleasures.
I started laughing when U.S and A suddenly came in
Series thought overall
I'm not mad, just disappointed.
Fuck Five.
Now im also mad
Five out of Nine atomic bombs - thanks to the earlier parts, some good animation and shibazaki
One of the better episodes. I will give them props for
killing the MCs
I started laughing when U.S and A suddenly came in
Series thought overall
I'm not mad, just disappointed.
Fuck Five.
Now im also mad
Five out of Nine atomic bombs - thanks to the earlier parts, some good animation and shibazaki
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
Happy Birthday to him too!
Does he know you post in here? Why isn't he a member here yet? Could he become a post-machine like you? I like the idea of having family on a friendly forum like this one, and it always can help you make tag-team combo-conversations for maximum thread damage.
That would be part of the Machi☆Asobi vol.13 schedule, right? It seems people like zeroshiki or RyougaSaotome don't come by around this place lately, so I was waiting on maybe conforming with twitter-made impressions... probably honnyaku (@honnyaku_blog) could make it to the event!
Now, the PV for YURIKUMA ARASHI I mentioned earlier is another story... and it better be uploaded later as there is no reason not to, because that's what I'm looking forward the most from Machi☆Asobi vol.13, and I ain't going to be satisfied with mere impressions of it!
I don't even like most of the Kyoani stuff I've seen and this still makes me sad.
Higgins113
Banned
How the fuck is Shirou sexist?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Oh well, as if Kyoto Animation didn't kill raito-kun enough times already... he probably isn't coming back ever again with such a broken heart. :-(
A Huge Battleship
Member
Christ on crackers! I might have to give KyoAni another chance...
Hanayamata 7
Nothing to see here. Just a little bit of yuri-bait and a lot of teenage angst. Such a shame too... I thought this show would be about cute girls doing yuri things and then dancing. All of this unneeded drama is bringing me down.
The PV is due to show on 11th October at the Machi Asobi event, but the show's website is due to update on the 10th. Maybe it will show on the website first? Either that or we might have to wait until the 20th. It will be interesting to see if it's different from the Utena exhibition PV last year (maybe that was a pilot film?).
I'm guessing the update on the 30th September will be the show's cast, which has just been revealed thanks to Yaraon:
Ginko Yurishiro - Miho Arakawa (Himari in Penguindrum)
Lulu Yurisaki - Yoshiko Ikuta (Yukina, one of Ringo's friends, again in Penguindrum)
Kureha Tsubaki - Nozomi Yamane (relative newcomer)
You die in the game you die on real life! People die when they are killed!
Aww, man... even in the worst case it isn't even that long of a wait until the 20th. It is so close now if we take into account all the wait we endured after the early website tease!
MikeHattsu
Member
Heh... :\
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
that second image.....top right....
HELP
Guys they are trying to tell us something. We must free of them of this never ending cycle of LN adaptations.....by ignoring them.
Copying the source material in a way that makes the show as aired terrible* isn't an artistic decision. It's following the path of least resistance without any thought or regard for the audience.
*It's apparently terrible for other reasons, but let's leave that aside for now.
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