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Summer Anime 2017 |OT| More streaming services than shows to watch
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PdotMichael
Banned
So is 4k really more than just a PR gag?
This show is aho in a good way.
This show is aho in a good way.
PdotMichael
Banned
AquaWateria
Member
They haven't announced when, but they did say they would release it sometime later this year.
TacticalHotdog
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Admiral Woofington
Member
The Leftovers Season 2
This was enjoyable. I don't think it was the most amazing drama as others have been calling it, but it's definitely being overlooked due to it not being as immediately appealing as other shows (game of Thrones) and being more of a slow burn. Season 1 definitely had weaknesses it overcame at the end, first and foremost just how depressing the whole thing was. It's like going to a bar ready to have a good time or to talk about life and the person you're talking with is just crying and refusing to hear anything you say. Season 2 was more of a standard drama, it had plenty of happy moments, plenty of mystery, and a change of setting that was needed.
The shows attempt to have a foreboding supernatural event that encapsulates the day to day regular events is... Interesting, I mean exactly what I expected from the Lost guy. Like it's not quite fantasy, yet not quite grounded in reality either. Season 2 definitely kicked it up a notch, I can only assume season 3 will go even further as the final season.
The shows biggest strength is the performances. Justin Theroux absolutely kills it in the more emotional scenes. The actress who plays the daughter is also fantastic. The stand out is clearly Ann Dowd who at first I saw as a bargain bin Margo Martindale, but really sold her character.
Finishing up this maybe next week. I'll judge it as a whole package to see if it truly deserves the title of the best drama you aren't watching many want to give it, but at the very least I have not regretted my time with it.
This was enjoyable. I don't think it was the most amazing drama as others have been calling it, but it's definitely being overlooked due to it not being as immediately appealing as other shows (game of Thrones) and being more of a slow burn. Season 1 definitely had weaknesses it overcame at the end, first and foremost just how depressing the whole thing was. It's like going to a bar ready to have a good time or to talk about life and the person you're talking with is just crying and refusing to hear anything you say. Season 2 was more of a standard drama, it had plenty of happy moments, plenty of mystery, and a change of setting that was needed.
The shows attempt to have a foreboding supernatural event that encapsulates the day to day regular events is... Interesting, I mean exactly what I expected from the Lost guy. Like it's not quite fantasy, yet not quite grounded in reality either. Season 2 definitely kicked it up a notch, I can only assume season 3 will go even further as the final season.
The shows biggest strength is the performances. Justin Theroux absolutely kills it in the more emotional scenes. The actress who plays the daughter is also fantastic. The stand out is clearly Ann Dowd who at first I saw as a bargain bin Margo Martindale, but really sold her character.
Finishing up this maybe next week. I'll judge it as a whole package to see if it truly deserves the title of the best drama you aren't watching many want to give it, but at the very least I have not regretted my time with it.
See I don't know how to feel about this. Loved the tv show and it ended in a spot I was happy about. Don't know if I really need more of a resolution after the film, and this is an alternate timeline interquel as far as I'm aware so even less of a reason to get hyped.
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Theonik
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Well there is several animes on the format.
AquaWateria
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Konosuba Season 2 Episode 1
Usually a protagonist in Kazuma's spot would turn to the dark side and hate everyone's guts lol. Seeing how everyone was against him including his teammates. Poor Kazuma just wanted to be a cool adventurer.
The lie detector test was hilarious. I swear Aqua is the worst, she's such a shitty Goddess lmao. I still like her though. Good save by Darkness, but she's still a masochist.
Also Meguin and her explosion magic.
Usually a protagonist in Kazuma's spot would turn to the dark side and hate everyone's guts lol. Seeing how everyone was against him including his teammates. Poor Kazuma just wanted to be a cool adventurer.
The lie detector test was hilarious. I swear Aqua is the worst, she's such a shitty Goddess lmao. I still like her though. Good save by Darkness, but she's still a masochist.
Also Meguin and her explosion magic.
Yes and yes. Though some of the volumes (7, 11 and 13 to be exact) contain multiple side stories that don't exactly move the story forward, yet are very enjoyable on their own right. The one containing the merchant beginnings of Even Bolan is particularly great. And the stuff from volume 3, while not terribly important or anything, is still part of the main story, with returning elements and characters later on.
PshycoNinja
Member
Gamers! 3
Am I not supposed to like this? Because I am liking it...a lot...
LMAO
Am I not supposed to like this? Because I am liking it...a lot...
I remember your comments from the other day, I'm watching you
LMAO
AquaWateria
Member
I remember your comments from the other day, I'm watching you
lol. I will admit she does stick to her love for explosion magic no matter what.
Konosuba Season 2 Episode 2
Speaking of Meguin we find out she spent her days stealing food and her rival Yunyun has no friends lol.
I have to say Kazuma isn't your ordinary MC, he actually skips the bullshit cliche lines lmao. He also got beaten to a pulp by explosion girl.
Also frogs are Aqua's worst enemy and I do not want to know what Darkness is up to.
Crimson_Echidna
Banned
I feel like the more we watch this the more Yoshino wins because she's sucking us in with her stupidity.
AquaWateria
Member
That fucking scene killed me lmao. The chess scene is just icing on top.
Everything just runs away from Yunyun.
which is kind of amusing given if they make a season 2 it will start off with a beach episode
No Gamers is something that shouldn't be good but it is.
PdotMichael
Banned
But nothing is produced at that resolution. But I guess HDR is the gamechanger here.
(recently I'm working with a bunch of American military contractors so "gamechanger" is my new favourite shallow PR bullshit)
I embrace her stupidy - though give me more of her mother please.
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Be good at games, get all the girls! First episode did a good job at making me hate all characters. That's something I appreciate. Good.
AquaWateria
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So I found this article by AnimeNewsNetwork about The Ancient Magus Bride detailing the work the animation staff went through to put out these first 3 episodes of the series.
Here's the interview between the Producer George Wada and Director Norihiro Naganuma. It's a interesting read.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2017/anime-expo/world-premiere-of-ancient-magus-bride-tv/.118040
I was correct to say this anime was a passion project for WIT. I didn't realize Mag Garden the publisher for the manga was apart of Production IG. Which makes sense that the production committee for the anime is Production IG and WIT. So it seems like they are putting good money into the anime.
It looks like they are ahead of schedule regarding the anime and it seems like they want to get at least 12 episodes done before the premiere. But man it seems like they went through hell getting those 3 episodes done for the AnimeExpo premiere. I actually feel bad, but no wonder the 3 episodes looked real good and consistent. They worked extremely hard on it.
I am quite interested in what they said on the reason why they were interested in adapting this series. It looks like Producer Wada wanted a fantasy property like Fullmetal Alchemist and Harry Potter. So I can definitely see why he may have been interested in Ancient Magus Bride.
The way they talk about on how they are adapting the manga is making me optimistic. How the OVAs were more about the World while the TV series will be more about the characters. There comment about Chise's development and growing as well as making the world beautiful through the background art is a good start. I also didn't realize Yusuke Takada is working on the background art.
Honestly though I really hope they take care of themselves because it seems like they are being extremely rough on their bodies. I knew the anime industry was rough, but it really sucks when you hear it from the staff themselves.
Here's the interview between the Producer George Wada and Director Norihiro Naganuma. It's a interesting read.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2017/anime-expo/world-premiere-of-ancient-magus-bride-tv/.118040
I was correct to say this anime was a passion project for WIT. I didn't realize Mag Garden the publisher for the manga was apart of Production IG. Which makes sense that the production committee for the anime is Production IG and WIT. So it seems like they are putting good money into the anime.
It looks like they are ahead of schedule regarding the anime and it seems like they want to get at least 12 episodes done before the premiere. But man it seems like they went through hell getting those 3 episodes done for the AnimeExpo premiere. I actually feel bad, but no wonder the 3 episodes looked real good and consistent. They worked extremely hard on it.
I am quite interested in what they said on the reason why they were interested in adapting this series. It looks like Producer Wada wanted a fantasy property like Fullmetal Alchemist and Harry Potter. So I can definitely see why he may have been interested in Ancient Magus Bride.
The way they talk about on how they are adapting the manga is making me optimistic. How the OVAs were more about the World while the TV series will be more about the characters. There comment about Chise's development and growing as well as making the world beautiful through the background art is a good start. I also didn't realize Yusuke Takada is working on the background art.
Honestly though I really hope they take care of themselves because it seems like they are being extremely rough on their bodies. I knew the anime industry was rough, but it really sucks when you hear it from the staff themselves.
Master Milk
Member
Even though the show tries to push hard at how stupid she is, it doesn't work for me at all. She comes off as lazy and immature, but not stupid.
PdotMichael
Banned
She thinks sentai shows are real...
MikeHattsu
Member
You guys and your weird 'roleplay'.
Cornbread78
Member
PshycoNinja
Member
This just makes me sad and laugh my ass off every time I see this.
What killed me is when she tried to summon demons so she could have friends and saying "I'll even take a demon as a friend." Poor Yunyun.
PdotMichael
Banned
It's not roleplaying if we think it's real.
John Blade
Member
Man..I envy you people who can watch some anime. Too many things happen in my life right now which postponed me watching my anime backlogged show. Seeing people here discuss about fan service before, I am going to watch an average anime but have tons of fan service.
PdotMichael
Banned
Agent Aika is a masterpiece though.
John Blade
Member
I guess those people who call this show average need to get punch. I was lie by them!
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No Maho on that poster means we riot.
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Do we know who's directing this ?
Dedication Through Light
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Steins;Gate 0 anime teaser visual
Wheres the high school Steins;Gate spinoff, give us the AU we deserve and need.
Valdfellgar
Banned
What the fuck did I just watch?
it turned out to be Nazis who froze hitler so they could use his sperm to impregnate women to produce a prophet to God oh and they supported themselves by becoming secret drug dealers and brainwashing children with headsets.
Dedication Through Light
Member
I love Pop Up Video, best part of classic VH1. Cant wait to see how it works for anime (funi better translate it)
Turin Turambar
Member
I'm in the same boat. I liked the story a lot, but it feels so finished. It had a beginning, drama in the middle, a climax in the end that felt earned, end. The End.
Now because it was pretty successful, all the rest of materials they are doing like ovas, and side movies and sequels, and what if stories... it's all so extraneous, and a bit exploitative.
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
Made in Abyss - 04
I really like Reg's extendable arms gimmick. Seems like a fun traversal tool. Though I've been wondering just how long those things can get. Seems really risky to just drop off ledges like they do when exceeding the max length could put them in a dangerous situation. Firing off the other arm would require Riko to hold on to him just by herself. Oh well, I suppose Reg could simply retract and they take another route now that I think about it.
Habo seemed to move unbelievably quickly to the point where I was wondering if he's using some special equipment, maybe abyss artifacts, to speed up his chase. But I suppose it's nothing of the sort and it's a combination of him being an experienced black whistle and the show simply skipping ahead in time a bit.
So leader and Habo know about their plan and are actually supportive of it. I suppose they know more about the abyss than we were shown so far and they've got their reasons for letting them go, even it appears to be one hell of a suicide mission.
I really like Reg's extendable arms gimmick. Seems like a fun traversal tool. Though I've been wondering just how long those things can get. Seems really risky to just drop off ledges like they do when exceeding the max length could put them in a dangerous situation. Firing off the other arm would require Riko to hold on to him just by herself. Oh well, I suppose Reg could simply retract and they take another route now that I think about it.
Habo seemed to move unbelievably quickly to the point where I was wondering if he's using some special equipment, maybe abyss artifacts, to speed up his chase. But I suppose it's nothing of the sort and it's a combination of him being an experienced black whistle and the show simply skipping ahead in time a bit.
So leader and Habo know about their plan and are actually supportive of it. I suppose they know more about the abyss than we were shown so far and they've got their reasons for letting them go, even it appears to be one hell of a suicide mission.
Guilty Crown 4-5
The architecture continues to fascinate with delicate looking structures. Someone really likes shapes of glass and liquid. Why would Shu keep the too-elaborate-to-be-just-a-transmitter pen? If the instructions were only to use it nearby Gai, then it could possibly be a listening device, explosive device, or biological weapon. Ignoring Inori's antics at this point seems to be for the best.
Shu ceremoniously greets someone in a wheelchair for the first time by pointing out their disability. Having the rug pulled out from under Shu over and over is amusing; however, the show is at its best when it focuses on action.
The architecture continues to fascinate with delicate looking structures. Someone really likes shapes of glass and liquid. Why would Shu keep the too-elaborate-to-be-just-a-transmitter pen? If the instructions were only to use it nearby Gai, then it could possibly be a listening device, explosive device, or biological weapon. Ignoring Inori's antics at this point seems to be for the best.
If they can identify people through their retinas, how did Gai make it past security screening? And couldn't they have bothered confirming that Shu's mother actually hired that lawyer? Why is this special ward next to a maximum-security prison? This is obviously some sort of experiment facility.
Shu ceremoniously greets someone in a wheelchair for the first time by pointing out their disability. Having the rug pulled out from under Shu over and over is amusing; however, the show is at its best when it focuses on action.
Turin Turambar
Member
Made in Abyss - 04
I don't have a lot to say about this. Correct episode, but nothing especially good. 'It's advancing slowly but surely' is the phrase that comes to my mind when I think on this series.
I don't have a lot to say about this. Correct episode, but nothing especially good. 'It's advancing slowly but surely' is the phrase that comes to my mind when I think on this series.
Turin Turambar
Member
I was talking about that with the person I watched it. We both said "they are kids!"
It's almost as if the series consider them on the verge of adulthood, and this 'final test' is to graduate into it, being real relic raiders then, and leave the orphanage. In that case, once they reach that stage, they are already responsible enough and have the freedom into trying something as hard as going to the bottom of the abyss, or die trying, if they really want. It's their business.
The little problem here is that they are children in all their actions and personalities shown, and even the art style reminds us strongly.
Theonik
Member
Untrue. A lot of the digital effects can and will be produced in higher resolutions. Gundam Thunderbolt is the other example we have so far of UHD anime and that's done in 4K.
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Not enough Maho.
After tomorrow, Kakegurui will have a bye week because of the World Championship in Athletics.
Virgin Soul 17
That was insanely cute. Virgin Soul is like they thought that the dance scene of the first season was very good and they decided to make a season that focuses on that. We had like 3-4 episodes that are expanded scenes of Charioce and Nina, and honestly, I can't have enough of this. Charioce x Nina is the best ship, though I feel that it is kind of fucked up and hypocritical to their allies. Also, it's pretty much sealed that Charioce will be victimized. Let's forget the double genocide he committed.
Well, a project like MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THUNDERBOLT commercialised on UHD BD is actually produced at 1440×810 for the conformed Digital Intermediate before the video upscaling done in authoring (there are other benefits for the use of the format, of course), but it is worth noting how, for example, the rendering of scenes integrating mostly animation of CGI assets are a more achievable prospect to be produced with higher base resolution targets in mind... than what has to be done with the line-art which is the main limiting factor on itself. All-time proponents of full digital animation like '.GIF generation' (or 'web-gen') godfather ryo-timo have been talking about the compromises derived from the (still necessary practically on every project) step of scanning paper sheets, of which it is very difficult to extract information easily usable for impending new standards compared to the more straightforward digital-only workflow. Using the 'AJA Fr01' A4 layout paper standard from The Association of Japanese Animations (http://aja.gr.jp/jigyou/chousa/aja_layout), that is distributed in files featuring graphs rated at 72 DPI and devised originally for a 720×405 base resolution in mind, for FHD to be resolved while keeping comparably fine detail intact data at 192 DPI must be obtained. To more comfortably work on such prospective ends paper sheets beyond A2 size should be used! However, and as Theonik mentions for instances like FX, composing each frame depends of several independent elements that could have been rendered variably, so the final result isn't entirely dictated by line-art from one sheet alone; RURIN's famous spectrum analyses pointed how some scenes featuring mostly animation or rigging with 3DCGI models overall could be rendered at differing higher resolutions, on shows like Evangelion: 3.0.
There is also the matter of how it is actually possible to extract additional detail at 6K or beyond from 'Telecine' (TK) for transfers of old film stock at non-narrow gauge, depending on the kind of capture equipment used. What was crammed visually into the cels of some productions from Studio Ghibli (as an usual example) and then photographically transferred into 35mm film can nowadays be superiorly replicated on newer digital master conversions, that even could have extend dynamic range for reproduction to take advantage of more recent standards for AV consumer electronics products.
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