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[Jex]

I hated the artstyle in Amneisa. Overabundance of shadows and some of the color saturation was really ugly. The character designs were also a serious stepdown from the manga. Then the opening episode of Amnesia is quite possibly the worst pilot episode I've ever seen.

Character-design complaints aside, I really have to agree with you about the colour saturation - that show was quite a mess in that area. However, despite that I really enjoyed the overall visual direction because of how excessively symbolic the mise-en-scene was.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

lol, there are a couple of pieces that sound similar to the stuff in SAO but the rest is definitely a notch ahead. Also the theme for SAO is nowhere near as memorable. You Are My King, Silver Moon, and The Sword of the Promised Victory take a massive shit over everything in SAO.

I agree. .hack's soundtrack was godly.

edit: wait, you were referring to fate/zero's OST. Woops lol

 

[BluWacky]

If I was Kaijura, I'd probably phone it in, too. "Oh, so just because I did .hack I'm now the MMO animu music chick?"

.hack, interestingly, is where I first became tired of Kajiura.

Listen to Hitomi no Kakera, the OP of Madlax, and Silly-Go-Round, the OP of .hack//roots, and you may realise that their chord structure is exactly the same. They're even in the same key, and sung by the same singer! So lazy.

Spoiler

Yes I think this is lazier than Kanno's plagiarism

 

[fertygo]

I hated the artstyle in Amneisa. Overabundance of shadows and some of the color saturation was really ugly. The character designs were also a serious stepdown from the manga. Then the opening episode of Amnesia is quite possibly the worst pilot episode I've ever seen.

You gotta add Oonuma Shin to the factor though.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

.hack, interestingly, is where I first became tired of Kajiura.

Listen to Hitomi no Kakera, the OP of Madlax, and Silly-Go-Round, the OP of .hack//roots, and you may realise that their chord structure is exactly the same. They're even in the same key, and sung by the same singer! So lazy.

Spoiler

Yes I think this is lazier than Kanno's plagiarism

Ah, when I think of Kajiura and .hack, I think of .hack//sign. I actually haven't seen .hack//roots so I tend to forget it exists.

 

[Hellsing321]

Ah, when I think of Kajiura and .hack, I think of .hack//sign. I actually haven't seen .hack//roots so I tend to forget it exists.

Thats a wise decision.

 

[jbug617]

The Garden of Sinners Boxset by Aniplex ($150)

 

[Jex]

The Garden of Sinners Boxset by Aniplex ($150)

Compared to some of their other releases that's practically free!

 

[Jex]

I dunno, they just look the same to me, I don't know if they are made by the same artist or what, but they resemble each other so much, specially the hands. At least, with the others, I could see the differences, I don't know.

Even Suzumiya had different artstyle on it's "first" season and the new episodes, it felt... bad actually.

Okay, well, that's fair enough.

 

[Kazzy]

Compared to some of their other releases that's practically free!

When we all start thinking like this, it's a sure sign that they've won!

 

[darkside31337]

The Garden of Sinners Boxset by Aniplex ($150)

Didn't they sell this under a crazy price originally? What was the difference between the two versions?

 

[Articalys]

Didn't they sell this under a crazy price originally? What was the difference between the two versions?

This is the DVD set. What they were selling before was the Blu-ray set.

 

[dimb]

Didn't they sell this under a crazy price originally? What was the difference between the two versions?

5 new from $1,498.00 4 used from $757.00

The difference is that this version can only be sold in America. Also I'm pretty sure it's DVD only and years late.

 

[7Th]

Both of them have artstyles that I just can't take seriously (Nichijou specially). The premise of Hyouka interested me though, maybe I'll give it a chance.

Well, duh. It's a comedy!

 

[Jex]

The difference is that this version can only be sold in America. Also I'm pretty sure it's DVD only and years late.

I imagine that, by their standards this release will probably be a success too. By a 'success' I mean that it will have a very limited print run that makes a small profit for the company.

 

[madp]

This is the DVD set. What they were selling before was the Blu-ray set.

I didn't even realize that the new set was DVD-only until now. lol aniplex

 

[ponpo]

Next time someone gets banned, use this

 

[Narag]

Next time someone gets banned, use this

Will save for kayos90.

 

[madp]

Will save for kayos90.

He's already banned, so are you saying that you're going to be tearfully waving at him upon his return?

 

[JordanN]

Oda Nobuna No Yabou: 12

Bah, so anti-climatic. The previous episode made it seem something action pack was on the way. At least there was a subtle hint of a sequel.

 

[Narag]

He's already banned, so are you saying that you're going to be tearfully waving at him upon his return?

Obviously for his next ban.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

The Garden of Sinners Boxset by Aniplex ($150)

21 dollar for sub only DVDs seem costly...logically am unable to understand why they arent reselling the blu rays, is the market that this anime appeals to just that small?

Still fear how they will release sao, especially if it gets multiple seasons...

 

[madp]

Obviously for his next ban.

Better have a whole folder full of waving goodbye gifs.

 

[Narag]

Better have a whole folder full of waving goodbye gifs.

Ideally they'd be seasonal so I'm always prepared.

 

[BGBW]

Will Kayos be allowed to change his avatar in the future or will that be how we represent him forever?

 

[Narag]

Gintama 34

Get a load of these assholes.

Shinpachi should have made a thread on gaf. Also something for cajun.

 

[dakkumauji]

Binbougami ga! 11

Fanservice episode didn't disappoint.

Nice new arc too. This show is definitely starting to get good again.

 

[Reknoc]

Will Kayos be allowed to change his avatar in the future or will that be how we represent him forever?

It'll change when he loses his next bet.

 

[Master Milk]

I miss YuruYuri!

I miss Akari!!

 

[cajunator]

the names of the characters are great Darjeeling, Orange Pekoe, Assam, Erwin or Anchovy.

They're named after teas? I support this.

http://nitroyss.jp/archives/4643

ヽ(゜▽、&#12444ノ

Also.


Team Sawa.

Not srure which Sawa you are referring to, but it doesn't matter because you're right in every case.

Hawaii is only one letter away from Kawaii; coincidence or devious Illuminati plot?

This has been discussed before as a possible synonym to hnng after that word was discouraged.

Yes we're all curious.

KILL IT WITH FIRE

So I'm listening to the Fate/Zero Season 2 soundtrack.

Why Kajiura? Why is nothing of this level in SAO? Why?

Kajiura has done a lot of different soundtracks from Tsubasa and Elemental Gelade to Kara no Kyoukai. Her sound has changed alot. SAO is probably a much smaller less ambitious project after Fate Zero and has music that reflects it

.hack, interestingly, is where I first became tired of Kajiura.

Listen to Hitomi no Kakera, the OP of Madlax, and Silly-Go-Round, the OP of .hack//roots, and you may realise that their chord structure is exactly the same. They're even in the same key, and sung by the same singer! So lazy.

Spoiler

Yes I think this is lazier than Kanno's plagiarism

I loved Madlax's soundtrack. Some interesting and beautiful stuff in that one, like these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD0ToWEF2JA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15WGy-LjSp8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-RxZzk9A-E

Not too different from her previous work I agree but it still sounds very nice.

 

[chickdigger802]

sigh.

no yuruyuri, might as well watch the latest SAO.

sigh*

 

[cajunator]

Speaking of stuff I want from Rightstuf...

Croisee!

 

[Steroyd]

KILL IT WITH FIRE

Oh I see, when it's Cockroach moe it's "Kawaii", but when it's cockroach hair it should die in a fire.

sigh.

no yuruyuri, might as well watch the latest SAO.

sigh*

DON'T DO IIIIIIIIIIT!

 

[Novid]

21 dollar for sub only DVDs seem costly...logically am unable to understand why they arent reselling the blu rays, is the market that this anime appeals to just that small?

Still fear how they will release sao, especially if it gets multiple seasons...

they should just get the blu-rays already i mean damn - 300 even and ill bite.

 

[cajunator]

Oh I see, when it's Cockroach moe it's "Kawaii", but when it's cockroach hair it should die in a fire.

DON'T DO IIIIIIIIIIT!

Her cockroach hair is super cute but her eyes are the stuff of nightmares.

 

[Narag]

One Piece 34

Perspective seemed off just a bit in this ep. Maybe it's just me.

I sure have a soft spot for the shots of Sanji smoking though. It's amusing how different he looks with those side by side though.

Presentation was weird what with the black & white flashbacks and whatever filter was used on the characters to start the ep. More good work on selling Arlong's group as something that'll present a challenge too.

 

[Pooya]

Sword Art Online 12

thas was so deep. lmao wtf

 

[Narag]

Sword Art Online 12

thas was so deep. lmao wtf

Succinct and so accurate.

 

[BGBW]

Deeply flawed.

 

[chickdigger802]

SAO 12

Still no explanation why she's a loli.

author is just a sick fuck. Parish is right!

 

[dakkumauji]

Binbougami ga! 12

Dynamic entry!

This arc is pretty good. Can't wait for the resolution now. Sucks that next week is the last episode too.

 

[cajunator]

Whats all this about JEremy Parish? I must have missed the article.

 

[Lafiel]

£15?!?!

Man, for all the things to be envious of London-adjacent people about, clearly cinema ticket prices isn't one of them...

Wolf Children cost like $21 AUD a ticket here.

Saw it with two of my brothers and sister too! which added up to a price of $71 AUD!

 

[chickdigger802]

Whats all this about JEremy Parish? I must have missed the article.

first page gaming.



oh yeah, that last few min of SAO is full retard. like full retard.

 

[Novid]

Whats all this about JEremy Parish? I must have missed the article.

dude that dont know shit still talking shit making everybody who even looks at the genre look bad even though the US TV side is just as bad. I.e. Trolling for Hits.

 

[victreeb3l]

tari tari 13

daww, a nice ending to a nice show now i have to find another slice of life to spend my time with

any recommendations?

 

[Branduil]

The Hosodapocalypse spreads to the UK!

Wolf Children tickets are booked in. It better be the bestest anime ever.

I'm going to go all The Shining on somebody if this isn't licensed in the US soon. What is the frigging holdup?

 

[Firemind]

If it makes you feel better it's not available here either.

 

[Branduil]

I preferred Clannad in every possible way over Hyouka. The latter being the worst KyoAni show I have watched.

Would love to see them do another KEY adaptation.

This is how you know Hyouka is the best show KyoAni has ever made.

And how can anyone dislike these visuals?

Whatever you think of the show's writing, it's one of the most beautiful animated series of all time.

 

[madp]

According to google translate, this site claims that the Toei-Zagtoon collaboration Ladybug won't be premiering in France and Belgium until August 2013 and will have an accompanying 3D film directed by Thomas Astruc, who was apparently involved in Luc Besson's poorly-received film Wasabi. Can anyone corroborate this?

Given that there was a trailer for the series released earlier this month that featured 3+ minutes of footage, it would be surprising if it was still so early in production that it would be a year off from airing anywhere. Airing in Japan first and France later is logical given the need to translate the dialogue, but Toei's total lack of production updates outside of the trailer makes it impossible to discern when it's likely to air in Japan. Winter 2013 seems like a good candidate, as this is the time of the year that most cyclical children's series are rebooted.