RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
I need to get back to that someday. I've watched 2, maybe 3 episodes of it and grew bored. :/ Hito tells me it gets better though.
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Fall 2012 Anime |OT| Meet the new world, same as the old world
- Thread starter Dresden
- Start date
- Status
I need to get back to that someday. I've watched 2, maybe 3 episodes of it and grew bored. :/ Hito tells me it gets better though.
Dedication Through Light
Member
The Accel World EX OVA. 1
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
I applaud your diligence! *salutes*
kiunchbb
www.dictionary.com
Thanks, I didn't even know there's an OVA, should be a good fix waiting for season 2 sometime in the distant future.
I just want some to pick up a Kuroko no Basket already. I think it has proven it self in sales already.
Hopefully it contains Sky Raker.
Kokoro Connect - 13
That was pretty solid. Can't wait for whenever Michi Random happens, but overall from what has aired, this is a show that I really felt like the melodrama was well done and was a benefit to the characterization and plot as a device to really move things forward and flesh everyone out. I always think it's funny when people say something has "forced melodrama" when the very nature of melodrama itself is something that is forced to accomplish something. Kokoro Connect handles melodrama convincingly. I think what really sold it were the actors, who I thought did a really good job at not sounding half-hearted at all, and really put weight and conviction into their deliveries. You can say what you want about the content itself, but the way is was presented was well-done.
This is probably 100% my dark horse of the season.
That was pretty solid. Can't wait for whenever Michi Random happens, but overall from what has aired, this is a show that I really felt like the melodrama was well done and was a benefit to the characterization and plot as a device to really move things forward and flesh everyone out. I always think it's funny when people say something has "forced melodrama" when the very nature of melodrama itself is something that is forced to accomplish something. Kokoro Connect handles melodrama convincingly. I think what really sold it were the actors, who I thought did a really good job at not sounding half-hearted at all, and really put weight and conviction into their deliveries. You can say what you want about the content itself, but the way is was presented was well-done.
This is probably 100% my dark horse of the season.
Dedication Through Light
Member
I want it on blu ray, be afraid if someone got it and it was just sub only...ah our NISA should get it and give us hardcover artbook and character profiles of all the characters, that would be amazing.
I wished they had the rights for Tsuritama because I know the art book would of been great. I like that their releases really standout compared to my other DVD and Blu rays.
This is true. The boxes are huge but those artbooks are totally worth it.
Plus they have gorgeous artwork on the box.
I purchased both seasons of Arakawa Under the Bridge from NISA and they were lovely. Presentation for physical anime releases is paramount to me because I'm going to spend vastly more time looking at an anime volume on a shelf than I am actually watching it, so the visual appeal factor is important. In the era of Sentai's little sad sack DVD cases, NISA is the one licensor that I hope acquires pretty much anything. I'd actually buy Occult Academy right now if I wasn't a penniless NEET.
On that note, the wait for any kind of update on their Nichibros release is killing me. I know that due to the fact that they immediately snapped it up they're constrained by the reverse importation boogeyman, but I need this thing on my shelf more than any other pending release.
On that note, the wait for any kind of update on their Nichibros release is killing me. I know that due to the fact that they immediately snapped it up they're constrained by the reverse importation boogeyman, but I need this thing on my shelf more than any other pending release.
He he.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Sword Art Online 13
Kind of a slow first half but I liked the numerous expressions of Kirito, always so funny and awesome to see his faces at various moments.
Addressing the out of mmo body stuff was interesting though unclear
Second half was decent to amazing. Visuals are always half and half for me. "Slide" presentation moments always ruin it but at least
Kind of a slow first half but I liked the numerous expressions of Kirito, always so funny and awesome to see his faces at various moments.
Addressing the out of mmo body stuff was interesting though unclear
what did she mean by its timed or something, people will die even if they dont finish the game?
Second half was decent to amazing. Visuals are always half and half for me. "Slide" presentation moments always ruin it but at least
Klein had a cool moment and that team attack and Heatcliff attack. Though Im kind of afraid since they have barely taken off any bars, please dont let none of the named characters die!!!
Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito 01
I'm absolutely stunned. I really enjoyed this introduction of the new Code Geass installment and I actually find this much more intriguing than the style, premise, and narrative of the original series. However, it's hard to truly label this as Code Geass for me because it's not very Geass like but at the same time has hints here and there that truly resemble Geass.
As the information provides, this takes place in between the two Black Rebellions and I think it's a fitting setting considering it reveals the audience to two very important things that weren't revealed or explained upon at all in the original series: the status of the EU and the state of Japanese people.
The EU government and the country as a whole is littered with problems and this is quite a prominent theme from the beginning all the way to the end. Whether you're seeing the various political agendas of using Japanese people in the war against Britannians or the country's internal strife when dealing with democracy, it's clear the internal struggle of the country is affecting the war. We get very large peaks at how the EU countries are doing during the current state of affairs such as its situation with the aristocracy and poverty which lends to the current turmoil that's ravaging the union. It's quite haunting to see an entire city completely devoid of life but people scavenge around.
However, the EU isn't solely divided into just the poor and the rich. Rather it's much more complicated than that. Within the rich there is an even more delicate segregation: the politicians and the soldiers. While it's hard to call the latter rich, it's quite clear that they are living much more luxurious lives than its poorer population. Even though both parties are rich, they seem to almost exist exclusively apart from each other. Soldiers are on the battlefield fighting while the politicians celebrate with victory parties. This gives the audience a very deep interworkings of the EU as well as see that soldiers stand apart from politicians creating a different socio-ecosphere.
The poorer population is also similarly segregated and while the unfortunate EU citizens are hinted at, we get a larger focus on the most unfortunate of the bunch: Japanese. Those who saw both seasons of the original series might realize that they were quite blind when watching this OVA. The reason being is that, the Japanese didn't simply lose the war against Britannia but they lost the war against the world. By being essentially wiped off the map, having their pride stomped on, and their identity rewritten, they are a people no longer wanted anywhere.
Not wanted in their homeland or anywhere else, the OVA does an impressive job revealing the current state of affairs with the Japanese not only in the EU but effectively the world. This is how things are. Japanese are treated as social outcasts and do not have a place in the EU. They are regarded as mere exiles that happen to be living in EU. One can even draw the conclusion that this might've been a post-slavery America, though not as harsh. Even when considering the war, Japanese are simple expendables as the EU would rather have Japanese casualties and not worry rather than sacrifice their own kin.
The two important characters are easily Reila Malkal and Akito Hyuga. Despite spending only an hour with them, the audience can gain great insight into what they hold important and how their psyches work. At the same time, the OVA doesn't reveal so much that they get quickly boring. Reila, despite being uptight at first, is revealed to be much more caring and worrisome. It's clear that she doesn't hold EU's political system in high regard but at the same time has no choice but to abide by it. This stark contrast shows that she acts in two different ways. What results is how she acts in front of Akito and those she is close to and the politicians. It's hard to see where this character will end up in the end as she tries to form an opinion about Akito and the rest of the Japanese population.
Akito, arguably mysterious even at the end of the OVA, comes front and center as both an awesome protagonist in both intellect and skill - and guts though its hard to discern if it's a matter the former two. His Japanese heritage makes him an expendable soldier in the EU and he is often mistreated or looked down upon by other EU soldiers. However, he doesn't let that get to him, though the real question is why that doesn't affect him. Akito appears toe be a very stern person with not much personality, however, it's clear that he cares for people despite what his appearances say otherwise. His need to protect others or cover for someone or to entertain Reila is a prime example. In addition, his sadistic nature comes into question as he often times grins. To say the least Akito is an enticing character. The most important question about Akito, however, is: Why does he fight? Akito jests "world peace" but what truly does that mean is a question can be asked throughout the entire OVA.
Even as other Japanese people enter the fray, the idea of "world peace" is quite prevalent. What does this really mean? Is it for the Japanese? If it is then what would it look like and what is the agenda behind it to reach such a result?
If there is any with the main narrative is that it fails to capture where exactly this show is going to go. Is it the random battles and meandering of the W-0 Squad or is the show working towards a tragic end. There isn't any central conflict tying all this together other than defeating the Britannians, but this seems like a meaningless conflict for the OVA series as we know what happens to the EU at the end. Perhaps this show is more about how we get to the end rather than the actual end. Pacing is, fortunately, good for the series as there are battles and conversations that are all interesting littered throughout.
The visuals are somewhat mixed as I stood both amazed at the use of CG for fights but the overabundance of it made me hard to swallow it all. CG looks great. Whether it's the stylized fight scene with heavy use of shades in the beginning to the excellently choreographed mecha-fights, it's awesome. The character designs are fairly cool too.
Lastly, the music ranges from a somewhat jazzy saxaphone tune, perhaps reminiscent of the original series, to piano pieces. It's interesting because maybe this is trying to tie the heritage of classical piano pieces to many of the infamous European pianists. Who knows. Regardless, it was fitting and enjoyable.
Overall, I'd say this was splendidly done.
I'm absolutely stunned. I really enjoyed this introduction of the new Code Geass installment and I actually find this much more intriguing than the style, premise, and narrative of the original series. However, it's hard to truly label this as Code Geass for me because it's not very Geass like but at the same time has hints here and there that truly resemble Geass.
As the information provides, this takes place in between the two Black Rebellions and I think it's a fitting setting considering it reveals the audience to two very important things that weren't revealed or explained upon at all in the original series: the status of the EU and the state of Japanese people.
The EU government and the country as a whole is littered with problems and this is quite a prominent theme from the beginning all the way to the end. Whether you're seeing the various political agendas of using Japanese people in the war against Britannians or the country's internal strife when dealing with democracy, it's clear the internal struggle of the country is affecting the war. We get very large peaks at how the EU countries are doing during the current state of affairs such as its situation with the aristocracy and poverty which lends to the current turmoil that's ravaging the union. It's quite haunting to see an entire city completely devoid of life but people scavenge around.
However, the EU isn't solely divided into just the poor and the rich. Rather it's much more complicated than that. Within the rich there is an even more delicate segregation: the politicians and the soldiers. While it's hard to call the latter rich, it's quite clear that they are living much more luxurious lives than its poorer population. Even though both parties are rich, they seem to almost exist exclusively apart from each other. Soldiers are on the battlefield fighting while the politicians celebrate with victory parties. This gives the audience a very deep interworkings of the EU as well as see that soldiers stand apart from politicians creating a different socio-ecosphere.
The poorer population is also similarly segregated and while the unfortunate EU citizens are hinted at, we get a larger focus on the most unfortunate of the bunch: Japanese. Those who saw both seasons of the original series might realize that they were quite blind when watching this OVA. The reason being is that, the Japanese didn't simply lose the war against Britannia but they lost the war against the world. By being essentially wiped off the map, having their pride stomped on, and their identity rewritten, they are a people no longer wanted anywhere.
Not wanted in their homeland or anywhere else, the OVA does an impressive job revealing the current state of affairs with the Japanese not only in the EU but effectively the world. This is how things are. Japanese are treated as social outcasts and do not have a place in the EU. They are regarded as mere exiles that happen to be living in EU. One can even draw the conclusion that this might've been a post-slavery America, though not as harsh. Even when considering the war, Japanese are simple expendables as the EU would rather have Japanese casualties and not worry rather than sacrifice their own kin.
The two important characters are easily Reila Malkal and Akito Hyuga. Despite spending only an hour with them, the audience can gain great insight into what they hold important and how their psyches work. At the same time, the OVA doesn't reveal so much that they get quickly boring. Reila, despite being uptight at first, is revealed to be much more caring and worrisome. It's clear that she doesn't hold EU's political system in high regard but at the same time has no choice but to abide by it. This stark contrast shows that she acts in two different ways. What results is how she acts in front of Akito and those she is close to and the politicians. It's hard to see where this character will end up in the end as she tries to form an opinion about Akito and the rest of the Japanese population.
Akito, arguably mysterious even at the end of the OVA, comes front and center as both an awesome protagonist in both intellect and skill - and guts though its hard to discern if it's a matter the former two. His Japanese heritage makes him an expendable soldier in the EU and he is often mistreated or looked down upon by other EU soldiers. However, he doesn't let that get to him, though the real question is why that doesn't affect him. Akito appears toe be a very stern person with not much personality, however, it's clear that he cares for people despite what his appearances say otherwise. His need to protect others or cover for someone or to entertain Reila is a prime example. In addition, his sadistic nature comes into question as he often times grins. To say the least Akito is an enticing character. The most important question about Akito, however, is: Why does he fight? Akito jests "world peace" but what truly does that mean is a question can be asked throughout the entire OVA.
Even as other Japanese people enter the fray, the idea of "world peace" is quite prevalent. What does this really mean? Is it for the Japanese? If it is then what would it look like and what is the agenda behind it to reach such a result?
If there is any with the main narrative is that it fails to capture where exactly this show is going to go. Is it the random battles and meandering of the W-0 Squad or is the show working towards a tragic end. There isn't any central conflict tying all this together other than defeating the Britannians, but this seems like a meaningless conflict for the OVA series as we know what happens to the EU at the end. Perhaps this show is more about how we get to the end rather than the actual end. Pacing is, fortunately, good for the series as there are battles and conversations that are all interesting littered throughout.
The visuals are somewhat mixed as I stood both amazed at the use of CG for fights but the overabundance of it made me hard to swallow it all. CG looks great. Whether it's the stylized fight scene with heavy use of shades in the beginning to the excellently choreographed mecha-fights, it's awesome. The character designs are fairly cool too.
Lastly, the music ranges from a somewhat jazzy saxaphone tune, perhaps reminiscent of the original series, to piano pieces. It's interesting because maybe this is trying to tie the heritage of classical piano pieces to many of the infamous European pianists. Who knows. Regardless, it was fitting and enjoyable.
Overall, I'd say this was splendidly done.
I know what you mean. NISA seems to put a lot of care into packaging and details, like Geneon used to do.l Unfortunately that is the road to ruin so we should enjoy it while it lasts.
Arakawa's two boxsets are among the prettiest artwork NISA has put on an artbox yet.
SAO 13-
That puppy love. If this show is trying to highlight how shitty and shallow teenage love is, then it's doing a great job. First half had some actually good music for once. Not much else to comment on that. Also that CGI monster, ugh.
Also Asuna is being an idiot in regards to
That puppy love. If this show is trying to highlight how shitty and shallow teenage love is, then it's doing a great job. First half had some actually good music for once. Not much else to comment on that. Also that CGI monster, ugh.
Also Asuna is being an idiot in regards to
the time limit crap. How the fuck does that make sense? She makes it seem like a hospital can't support people in a comatose-like state for years on end.
Sword Art Online 13 - unlucky for some
If you fly online you fly in real life.
The whole show should be about the chill life of the normal folk in this game. They are far more interesting. Once you've seen one battle you've seen them all. Fishing is far more griping.
Look at this guy's face. He's more kawaii than any of the girls.
Especially no name extras
If you fly online you fly in real life.
The whole show should be about the chill life of the normal folk in this game. They are far more interesting. Once you've seen one battle you've seen them all. Fishing is far more griping.
Look at this guy's face. He's more kawaii than any of the girls.
Yeah but she's essentially saying that it's not normal and as a result, it'll affect them and in turn their lifespan in SAO.
Overpaying for your licenses is the road to ruin. I think that NISA is fine because they understand the niche they're catering to and are never going to overestimate the sales potential of anything that they offer.
Come to think of it, I also briefly owned both Katanagatari box sets in spite of having no prior familiarity with the series. They were also lovely packages, but after watching the first three episodes, I managed to get spoiled on
Togame dying at the end of the series
dakkumauji
Member
Speaking of nice packaging, Funi uploaded a video about their packaging of their upcoming Serial Experiments Lain Blu-Ray Set.
Hey, Nice Package! - Serial Experiments Lain
You may or may be able to watch this, depending on where you are of course.
Hey, Nice Package! - Serial Experiments Lain
You may or may be able to watch this, depending on where you are of course.
What? What's not normal? Again it's not like people are in comas for years on end. What I also don't understand is if people can be offline for hours while their bodies are transferred then why can't somebody just yank the helmet off then.
kiunchbb
www.dictionary.com
Don't worry about that, the rule of harem, the number can only increase, and everyone will get their fair share of screen time. You don't see the red king stop showing up after her act is over.
Not to mention Sky Raker's story act is right after the ending of season 1 lol.
I still have the preorder bonus stuff they gave out. The pencil holder for Anohana, the frame magnet for Bunny Drop and a bunch of magnets from the Kimi no Todoke sets. It's the little things like this make me appreciate their releases.
Dedication Through Light
Member
I wonder what they will have for Daily Lives of Highschool Boys and Brave 10.
I put on my kappa mask from Arakawa and then realize that there's no one to see me wearing it.
I feel like you haven't been paying attention to the show...
If you're offline in any MMO I know, you get booted from the game.
Did you forget what happens when they remove the helmet?
Here's the issue. If they're offline then how does the game know the status of the individuals? They could have just removed their helmets and there is no online status checker. I mean unless there is some code that is implemented in all the hardware where irregardless of the online status, unless it receives another code(given when the game is cleared), then the helmets can't be removed.
I was previously under the belief that if somebody tried to tamper with the helmet, the online servers would realize this and fry the brain. That's obviously not the case. Cause otherwise, it seems someone could just hack the firmware on the helmets and find out the turn off code and distribute it to the rest of the helmets when people go offline.
I took it as the time limit being a return to normalcy. The one guy already said he probably wouldn't be able to return to his career after falling two years behind in it. It'd be different if there wasn't a clear exit condition but as it stands now, an idyllic life ignoring the game only sets up something bad as others struggle to, and eventually, clear the game. While they might be alive, they're going to be jerked back into a world that's changed for however long they were under and the relationships they developed may as well not have ever existed.
Are we really going into a nitpicking session now? I thought you had a problem because you had a slight overlook of a certain plot point but... I don't get what your aim is now.
If a certain point is not mentioned in the anime and i'm getting confused with the LN then i apologize beforehand.
Good stuff. Lain gave me a headache the first time I watched it, but I always regretted not buying it. This looks like as good a chance as any.
When people mentioned that everybody was transferred to the hospital, I thought they had to maintain the internet status(thus making it a pain in the ass). If they can go offline then it seems to make everything messier in regards to how this works.
That's a fair enough interpretation.
The only time they had to be offline was to move to a hospital. After that, any tampering with Nervgear or removal of it will fry the brain.
Here's the thing though, how then did they know that the Nervgear's wouldn't fry peoples' brains when they got moved to the hospital? Was there some approved timeframe then by the creator?
Sailor Moon 26
Zoicite
.
Naru is still sad
and happens to be in the cemetery with the priest.
Luna regrets making Sailor Moon the leader. Coulda told you that!
Looks like
finally realizes who he is too
.
also, Naru X Umino OTP
Zoicite
senses another crystal in some priest
Naru is still sad
over the loss of Nephrite
Luna regrets making Sailor Moon the leader. Coulda told you that!
Looks like
Tuxedo Kamen
after stealing away the crystal from Zoicite
also, Naru X Umino OTP
No. I believe it allowed only one disconnect and that was it.
It's stupid yeah. I mean... the idea of making a piece of technology like that is ludicrous from the beginning. However, imagine if people were in that situation. i don't think they'd like the idea of taking the risk to try and remove it without failing.
I see you're an expert on fictitious murder helmets.
It doesnt really matter because I'm done with the show.
I see we're back to episode one discussion.
Let's bring back classic questions like "What if the power cuts out?" and "What if you cancel your internet subscription?" and "Why did the SAO developers betray us and decide to make the sequel exclusive for Nintendo's system?"
Let's bring back classic questions like "What if the power cuts out?" and "What if you cancel your internet subscription?" and "Why did the SAO developers betray us and decide to make the sequel exclusive for Nintendo's system?"
Who saved Klein? Was it the pizza guy?
lol I guess we know your limit now.
Ok that actually makes sense.
Well considering the show brought it up, I don't see why not.
First time I've ever seen you outright rebuke a show like this.
Its too stupid for even me, and I say that having watched things like Akikan.
- Status