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Summer 2012 Anime |OT3| Where All the Waifus Are Made Up and the Points Don't Matter
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What you see is definitely real, folks! No reason to doubt now...
It is not about determining if something is going to be good before seeing it, rather than this being about what you can possible expect from specific people's work you enjoyed before, their way of making or telling something that is personal. Judging it now is pointless, so... why dismiss something like this instead of been genuinely curious about it and wanting to see it based on previous experiences? We will have enough time to criticize it afterwards!
The concept itself? Or the endless possibilities to take out of it? Maybe because of this later part is a plot device so (well?) used.
Mr. Dezaki's Goodbye Lady Liberty! (http://www.pelleas.net/aniTOP/index.php/lupin-iii-bye-bye-liberty) is amazing. Also, I love the visual dynamism of the special Walther P38, but this one is of a different kind compared to the others.
Canis lupus
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Air (movie)
Still shitty, even more so because it was made by a different studio with different artstyle.
Still shitty, even more so because it was made by a different studio with different artstyle.
yn-neko hates a cat
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That feeling when you realize we will never be able to enjoy this product of grorious nihon culture in English.
Oh my lord! What is that?
RyougaSaotome
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What have I done.
ZZ Gundam - 02
I skipped a huge chunk of episode 01 because it's mostly recap. Ugh.
The budget seems to have taken a huge hit and the direction is noticeably awful. Compared to Z Gundam, the shot choices are boring and little thought seems to have been put into making the series look any good.
Despite being a direct sequel to Z,
Judging from the first few episodes at least, the show feels like a Gundam parody. I had some issues with Z, but overall I think it was a really solid series.
I'm not sure if I can sit through 47 episodes of this if it's as stupid the whole way through.
ZZ Gundam - 02
I skipped a huge chunk of episode 01 because it's mostly recap. Ugh.
The budget seems to have taken a huge hit and the direction is noticeably awful. Compared to Z Gundam, the shot choices are boring and little thought seems to have been put into making the series look any good.
Despite being a direct sequel to Z,
the show makes no effort to show what happened in the wake of the final battle. Instead we're forced to get to know the shitty new character.
Judging from the first few episodes at least, the show feels like a Gundam parody. I had some issues with Z, but overall I think it was a really solid series.
I'm not sure if I can sit through 47 episodes of this if it's as stupid the whole way through.
yn-neko hates a cat
Banned
You really worked your way through the whole thing huh? It's almost unfair since you've seen the best the Genre has to offer with Clannad and Kanon. I didn't ask you if you seen Petopeto yet but if not then I highly recommend it. I does a better job with the mother-dughter relationship then Air did imo.
Haibane Renmei 10
Congratulations on finding employment, Rakka!
This episode gives us some insight into Reki's past through a conveniently-placed flashback dream of her first days in Old Home. They've been saving this for a long time (which I appreciate), and this was a good time to put it in, thanks to the parallels between her situation and Rakka's. In this episode,
, are heightened here by showing those same emotions in those early days. She remains the most interesting character in the show.
As an aside,
Besides that, it's nice to get another layer of mystery about the town peeled back. Each answer raises more questions in a pretty logical way. It just adds to the spiritual wonder of the world. I'm also looking forward to seeing more of the Abandoned Factory.
Congratulations on finding employment, Rakka!
Your new title is "Nausicaa Impersonator"
This episode gives us some insight into Reki's past through a conveniently-placed flashback dream of her first days in Old Home. They've been saving this for a long time (which I appreciate), and this was a good time to put it in, thanks to the parallels between her situation and Rakka's. In this episode,
her sense of abandonment, and the sense that she is a burden to those around her
Her emergence from her cocoon was a very sharp contrast from Rakka's emergence, and it says a lot about their differences on its own.
As an aside,
saying, unsolicited, "Don't worry about me, I'm fine on my own," and then running away from the person you're talking to is a surefire way to make them worry about you.
Besides that, it's nice to get another layer of mystery about the town peeled back. Each answer raises more questions in a pretty logical way. It just adds to the spiritual wonder of the world. I'm also looking forward to seeing more of the Abandoned Factory.
Go_Ly_Dow
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Yeah. Nice visuals and music.
Failed to get invested in everything else for it to be something I reflect on.
Also, the yellowline race > the final race. The final race was just messy and all over the place.
Canis lupus
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Ive yet to see Kanon but I'm hearing good things about it. I watched Air just for the sake of watching all KyoAni anime.
@M_Night: agree, the first 15 minutes of Redline>rest of Redline
Sounds like you haven't watched BOTS3 (OVA).
Jinto is very much alive at the end of the third series, your memory is definitely fuzzy lol
yn-neko hates a cat
Banned
Man.. that's the good news I wanted to hear
You just blew my mind.. I packed up my DVDs when I made a big move in 2005. Looking at Anidb, it looks it's the same year the OVA came out and I was totally unawares! I'll have to find this and watch the whole series in chronological order. Dis gonna be gud!Humanity Has Declined 11
Twisted boarding school, bullying, alienation, white powder fun, blonde yanderes, exclusive tea clubs and fairies. What an episode.
Twisted boarding school, bullying, alienation, white powder fun, blonde yanderes, exclusive tea clubs and fairies. What an episode.
Well, there's always the upcoming anime.
That feeling when you realize we will never be able to enjoy this product of grorious nihon culture in English.
Hakuoki Reimeiroku 02-06
Internal clan conflicts are the best thing about this series so far. Between its own members trying to one-up each other and their common goal to make headway with their clan, there is never a dull moment. There is something odd about the series in the beginning though, it’s very eventful but at the same time nothing really pushed the story forward. Take for example the relationships, they were stuck in a loop. Nothing really changes, same threats, complots and conflicts are prevalent in every episode (and are kind of repeated in a way).
Then the show takes a weird turn, which I did not see coming. Most conflicts have been about honor and expanding the clan presence in the city. They finally do find a way to get into good graces. When recruiting for new members happens, the show takes an unexpected turn. If this had happened sooner in the series, I would not even have founded weird. Still pretty surprising that they did this so far into the series, hopefully the plotline works out. Sorry to be so vague, but I really don’t want to spoil it for anybody who intends to watch it.
The way I describe above might sound overly negative, but the show is nowhere near bad. What is presented every episode is intriguing and the characters are fascinating. Funny enough, the main character Ibuki introduced in the first episode isn’t really the star of show and the most boring thing about it. It’s everybody else besides him that makes it work, even the badass “bad” guy Kamo has more presence then him. Like on a certain moment he only pops at the beginning of the episode and then the rest of the cast takes over. You only see him briefly doing a menial job, like giving Kamo a message or getting Sake. Maybe too soon to write him off, but he is boring and should cut off his hippy hair.
Tl;Lr: I think I might have overanalyzed anime.
Internal clan conflicts are the best thing about this series so far. Between its own members trying to one-up each other and their common goal to make headway with their clan, there is never a dull moment. There is something odd about the series in the beginning though, it’s very eventful but at the same time nothing really pushed the story forward. Take for example the relationships, they were stuck in a loop. Nothing really changes, same threats, complots and conflicts are prevalent in every episode (and are kind of repeated in a way).
Then the show takes a weird turn, which I did not see coming. Most conflicts have been about honor and expanding the clan presence in the city. They finally do find a way to get into good graces. When recruiting for new members happens, the show takes an unexpected turn. If this had happened sooner in the series, I would not even have founded weird. Still pretty surprising that they did this so far into the series, hopefully the plotline works out. Sorry to be so vague, but I really don’t want to spoil it for anybody who intends to watch it.
The way I describe above might sound overly negative, but the show is nowhere near bad. What is presented every episode is intriguing and the characters are fascinating. Funny enough, the main character Ibuki introduced in the first episode isn’t really the star of show and the most boring thing about it. It’s everybody else besides him that makes it work, even the badass “bad” guy Kamo has more presence then him. Like on a certain moment he only pops at the beginning of the episode and then the rest of the cast takes over. You only see him briefly doing a menial job, like giving Kamo a message or getting Sake. Maybe too soon to write him off, but he is boring and should cut off his hippy hair.
Tl;Lr: I think I might have overanalyzed anime.
Somebody animated that. That makes me feel sad.
It's time for low-res but direct feed and clean Magi magazine art spreads hosted by Aniplex!
Poor Mor; trapped in a FOREVER FUJOSHI show.
Canis lupus
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Anyone has experience with the Ninja Scroll series? btw, I heard Ninja Scroll gets a bluray release in Europe!!
Dedication Through Light
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I like how they handle the action in it, I dont know if Id put
Furies
yn-neko hates a cat
Banned
I have and though it's been a long time, I remember really enjoyig it. The here of the series (Juubee) almost come's off like an anti-hero in the begining. It's really cool to watch him develop. I don't think the freakshow is as disturbing as the original movie but it does a descent job of capturing the chaos of the period. I think this is a good thing because 13 episodes with the tone of the movie would be too heavy. The combat is exellent though, this may be my memory being shitty, the story seemed to have two may factions (as do most stories of this type because ninjas sure love their factions) that makes it hard to follow the story at times.
Tari Tari - Episode 11
Not bad. I think what keeps the show going are the characters really, because the art and designs are kinda bad, and the animation is really average, and sometimes even bad when they try to do more... "exciting" things in motion. Looks like the story is really going to go in the direction I thought it would. Predictable. Oh well, only two episodes left,
Not bad. I think what keeps the show going are the characters really, because the art and designs are kinda bad, and the animation is really average, and sometimes even bad when they try to do more... "exciting" things in motion. Looks like the story is really going to go in the direction I thought it would. Predictable. Oh well, only two episodes left,
I hope the song doesn't suck when they actually sing it! Lol.
Yeah, I don't see where he really fits into the whole story. Like everybody in that series besides him fits perfectly and have way more interesting story bits. Ibuki most interesting thing is the flashback that happened in the first episode, which we have heard nothing about since then, but besides that he is just a unnecessary passenger.I like how they handle the action in it, I dont know if Id putas being more intense than just everything with Serizawa, though both plot points are equally compelling, cant wait to see how they conclude. You really find Ibuki boring?Furies
I’m with you on Serizawa, but seeing he has a hand in the
Furies
That feeling when you realize we will never be able to enjoy this product of grorious nihon culture in English.
I'm more upset I'll never be able to perform that feat in real life.
Go_Ly_Dow
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Stop being so monocle!
My inner feelings told me this would be the case!
You survived and that's all that matters ;_;
Haha, YES!
"So you think Fractale was garbage?"
"Deal with it"
Hang in there till Motherfucking Hammann Karn makes appearance.
Btw the mood gonna like that for 15 eps or so.
yn-neko hates a cat
Banned
Speaking of gundam...
Does the voice of Sochie in Turn-A Gundam remind anyone else of Hotori in Soredemo? I just love the sublte cracking quality of those voices!
Does the voice of Sochie in Turn-A Gundam remind anyone else of Hotori in Soredemo? I just love the sublte cracking quality of those voices!
Joe Molotov
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Hyouka 21
DAT ANIME LOGIC
Satoshi: "I used to be a dick, but now I stopped being a dick and I achieve that by being a dick.."
DAT ANIME LOGIC
Ultimadrago
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Thanks, /XX/, Bye Bye Liberty Crisis is the next Lupin title I'll check out. It's directed by Dezaki too? I'm looking forward to it!
I have In Memory of Walther P-38 covered, albeit written more towards the format of a plain bulletpoint summary than I'd like to remember.
Razgriz-Specter
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Gundam 0083 episode 10
That had to be the most contrived enemy strategy I have ever seen.
That had to be the most contrived enemy strategy I have ever seen.
blow 1 stabilizer each off 2 colonies so they wobble into each other, then will bounce off sending one into the moons orbit to eventually crash into the moon base.
R_thanatos
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YES YES YES YES YES YES
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they have a lot of material to cover and i'm fully expecting them to put more cracy comic filler in between..
i hope this is the same staff as before
Jupiter currently has THREE on-going manga, it won't be long before they get their own game/anime spin-off.
Hyouka - Episode 21
Wow. There are no words. That was so good. I can admit when I've been owned, so I'll go ahead and say that Hyouka ended up being completely the opposite of what I expected. While the early parts of the series were unevenly paced and boring, it was also a reflection of how we're less likely to accept or appreciate just wasting time with people when we don't really know them or don't care for them. But given the time to slowly watch a small group of characters develop and grow over a series really pays off in the end when the direction of the story winds down into more personal reflections and events.
I can't wait to see how the main relationship in the series concludes next week. I never thought I would say that! >_<
Wow. There are no words. That was so good. I can admit when I've been owned, so I'll go ahead and say that Hyouka ended up being completely the opposite of what I expected. While the early parts of the series were unevenly paced and boring, it was also a reflection of how we're less likely to accept or appreciate just wasting time with people when we don't really know them or don't care for them. But given the time to slowly watch a small group of characters develop and grow over a series really pays off in the end when the direction of the story winds down into more personal reflections and events.
I can't wait to see how the main relationship in the series concludes next week. I never thought I would say that! >_<
Mayaka is still Best Girl, Erutards can suck it!!!
Wait, is next week the last episode?
Looking at Mamoru Nagano's track record (On ANN, if it makes a difference), I see no reason why I should care about this over the next My Little Sister blah blah blah anime.
As far as I can see, he's only done character/mecha design before, and assisted with one manga.
If it was someone like ABe or Ikuhara or Hosoda, I could understand the mindless hype, even when it results in something like Penguindrum, but this guy? I really don't get it.
Joe Molotov
Member
I loved that Oreki still ate the chocolate bar at the end.
Canis lupus
Member
That scene with the woman and monster in Ninja Scroll, may I post NSFW material from youtube?
Yes.
oh wtf. Of course it gets good only at the end. fuck this shit.
It's a slow-burn, yes.
Although, I will admit that I've enjoyed it pretty much the whole way through. I can understand why people don't like it, but I still find some of the criticism quite reductive.
PdotMichael
Banned
I need to watch the last two episodes but I'm pretty happy that the show is over soon. The poorly written mysteries were too too annoying to me.
amishpriest99
Member
It does get better, so I would say to stick with it.
This isn't correct. Mamoru Nagano is the creator, writer and artist for Five Star Stories. Five Star Stories is famous for having been serialised in Newtype since 1986 - I believe it's still ongoing, in fact - and was made into a film in the late 80s. Independent of that, he is justifiably famous for his beautiful character and mecha design work in particular. Admittedly part of the mystique is that he's been working on Gothicmade for years, but he does have a level of pedigree.
It's probably something you have to be of a certain age or type of fandom to get. Maybe that's a bit patronising, but anything Nagano does is big news in mecha fandom and for people who used to need to read Newtype for news. The hype isn't really mindless, either - have you watched the trailer? It looks and sounds beautiful.
Interestingly, Ikuni and Nagano collaborated on Ikuni's Schell Bullet novel series!
Not exactly the end, I guess, considering everyone's reaction to the festival arc.
At the very least, I'm glad that they were executed better than Gosick's mysteries. Gosick had some potentially interesting mysteries but I really didn't like the way they were executed. They make a good comparison for me though because I ended up following both of these for reasons other than the mysteries.
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