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[Ultimadrago]

The iDOLM@STER 8

This was simply a silly Azusa episode. Nothing more, nothing less.

Azusa gain points. (Something "Ara Ara" while in a wedding dress)

Miki loses points. (Annoyance)

Makoto loses points. (Making a ruckus)

 

[mAcOdIn]

At least you didn't have to fight a giant terminator robot.

I wish I did though.

My faith in Hyouka was rewarded.

Hey, even faith is right every now and then.

Being this an adaptation of a novel series helps!

So was Infinite Stratos. And Twilight.

 

[firehawk12]

Though isnt the manga continuing on nicely?

I've always wondered about anime that seems well made thats based on a long running manga to do poorly. Whether its the audience for it saying 'we've already read the story and so dont need the anime' or there just isnt enough crossover or enough anime watchers who never read the manga it was based on or what.

Or whether its people saying we dont need to own it, even if they liked watching it.

Well, the manga has basically turned into standard shoujo and that seems to be what is sustaining it at the moment. The manga itself is probably the "youngest" of the three shoujos to air last season though.

Shoujos themselves don't seem to sell well in terms of home media - it's why most of it is never released on BD - so I think most people just accept that the show is an ad for the franchise rather than something that's supposed to sell on its own.

Come to think of it, it's probably why I can't recall watching an anime-original shoujo series. It'd be akin to flushing money down a toilet.

 

[Chet Rippo]

GuP is phenomenally successful. totally didn't expect that, even with the high preorder interest.

And I'm happy for it, the show deserves the sales.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Ok, so if I was to start watching PreCure (having not seen any before) where should I start?

Magical DoReMi

Spoiler

Heartcatch is generally regarded as the best one, but Smile's art design might be less alienating.

 

[Branduil]

Well, the manga has basically turned into standard shoujo and that seems to be what is sustaining it at the moment. The manga itself is probably the "youngest" of the three shoujos to air last season though.

Shoujos themselves don't seem to sell well in terms of home media - it's why most of it is never released on BD - so I think most people just accept that the show is an ad for the franchise rather than something that's supposed to sell on its own.

Come to think of it, it's probably why I can't recall watching an anime-original shoujo series. It'd be akin to flushing money down a toilet.

Depends on if you count mahou shoujo as shoujo.

 

[dakkumauji]

Yeah, I actually know most of the circumstances surrounding these, but it's still sad. I think they're just bullshitting at this point on BRS, but I know that La Pucelle still belongs to Mastiff and no way in hell anyone, even NISA, would publish a waifu simulator on a moribund console. Still, NISA and Koei have a good relationship (and Koei has actually published several of NISA's games) so the Gust acquisition probably won't be a barrier to NISA localizations in the future.

As shown with Atelier Ayesha's whole mess, the whole Koei buying Gust seems to have at least now dampen my hope for any localization that lives up to what NISA has done in the past.

With Ayesha basically being sent out to die, no LE, no Japanese voices, it has been nothing but bad news one after another regarding it. At best, this means Koei steps it up with localizations for Gust products, at worst they give up and no more Gust games to the West.

 

[Envelope]

Ok, so if I was to start watching PreCure (having not seen any before) where should I start?

HeartCatch is still the best.

 

[Hellsing321]

I wish I did though.

Hey, even faith is right every now and then.


So was Infinite Stratos. And Twilight.

Yeah but SSY actually had some critical acclaim.

 

[/XX/]

So was Infinite Stratos. And Twilight.

Hey, in this particular case it works! If there was already little to salvage for an adaptation, there is no remedy for making it better.

 

[Jex]

It always struck me as one of those shows where you really need to be either Japanese or very accustomed to things/quirks/factoids/customs within Japan to appreciate. You can still watch it but I feel like I'm only getting half the laughs.

ivedoneyourmom?

 

[Brazil]

Jojo is saved! And anime by proxy.

Good stuff. Some of those airing version shots are creepy as hell. The first one, for example.

 

[Shergal]

It's gonna be fun when the new Sailor Moon starts airing. Magical girls all day, every day.

There's also this upcoming Toei show, with a huge budget even!

 

[Regulus Tera]

There's also this upcoming Toei show, with a huge budget even!

When was that announced, again? I feel like we've been waiting for it for years.

 

[Shergal]

When was that announced, again? I feel like we've been waiting for it for years.

Around September last year. Last I heard, rumours had it coming out this summer, but it isn't certain by any means.

 

[Jex]

Great openings.

The very best. I feel kind of feel like SHAFT have let me down in the opening department for a while now. They used to be so good.

 

[SDBurton]

HeartCatch Precure - 34

;_;

Cure Moonlight kicked everyone's ass in this episode. Looking forward to seeing how she'll treat everyone from this point on.

 

[Articalys]

Heh, so Crunchyroll isn't satisified with just adding Arakawa to their back catalog... the lineup page updated at the same time with two new catalog slots, so there's still a couple more shows coming.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Heh, so Crunchyroll isn't satisified with just adding Arakawa to their back catalog... the lineup page updated at the same time with two new catalog slots, so there's still a couple more shows coming.

So either more NISA shows that arent streaming or dramas?

 

[Kurita]

Kagi no Kakatta Heya ep.1-2

Enomoto Kei is a security "otaku" working for a security firm, devoted to improving the securities system on a daily basis. He is not an easy person to familiarize oneself with, always collected and calm, unapproachable, a maniac in Physics, Science, Architecture and profound in other basic theoretical foundation. He is certain and proud of the fact that there is no key which he cannot unlock.
One day, Kei is asked to help reveal a mystery behind a locked room murderer. While he lacks any interest in solving the mystery, he is inevitably intrigued by the term, "Closed Doors" and decides to take on the position. He works side by side with Aoto Junko and Serizawa Gou, who are lawyers working at a major law firm. Junko is pure and forward, acting upon her instincts while Serizawa is a prideful elitist who sees time as money, and therefore, will not take on any job that is unprofitable.
Possessing a vast amount of knowledge and acute insightfulness, Kei is able to unlock the closed doors and unravel the secrets leading to the solution. Never before has there been a drama focused solely on closed doors. It's an all new original mystery that will keep you guessing every week!

What can I say... One of the best mystery series I've seen so far. And I include shows that are not Japanese.
It's so good! The trio has great interactions, Serizawa is pretty funny. He always act cool but he ends up being clueless while Enomoto barely talks, but when he talks he's just so badass. Everybody just shut their mouth and listen to him. He has his gimmick when he rubs his fingers, stops, and we hear a sound of a key unlocking a door. So cool.
He builds smaller versions of the rooms, makes us visit them with a small camera... And there's my waifu Toda Erika as Junko, the rookie lawyer!
The mysteries so far were pretty great, the explainations were clever, realistic. I love the "locked rooms murders" concept, it's not something you're really used to see (well, as far as I'm concerned) and it works great.
The OST is pretty solid, and the ending theme by Arashi is actually enjoyable and catchy.

 

[Hitokage]

Magical DoReMi

This is one case where the MAL way is the better way.

 

[cajunator]

There are worse things people could be talking about.


The images of Anglerfish show up a lot in the show. I'm assuming it's like the school's mascot or something.

I kind of like them in a herpyderpy cute kind of way.

Precure and im@s are actually good for one!

I am perfectly ok with gifspamming Precure and Im@s.

But on the other hand, watching something in a group can easily elevate something that is average since you have all that camaraderie and can commiserate or celebrate together. ^^

This worked for Yami to Boshi so well. I think I was watching it along with Envelope and Mad Pierrot. Fun times. (althougH I was an episode behind due to work)

I think this has to be Sentai's best cover and disc arts yet. Cant wait.

Spoiler

Nonoha is on the third dvd art

I have to admit this show has me intrigued with all the puzzle stuff.

Dresden's first post made me eager to continue watching From the New World soon, but it happens that sometimes I'm not sure if Dresden's posts are totally serious! The later one he made discussing it made me sure it was genuine; sounds really good. Thanks for your impressions!


Yeah, it is really a bigger offense and all... but seeing what you did with that 'other Makoto' image I don't think she deserves nearly that much hate!

Does anyone still have the Makoto gifs where she was being super cute in the carriage?

Pretty Cure by day, Puchimas by night.

It's gonna be fun when the new Sailor Moon starts airing. Magical girls all day, every day.

I am ok with this scenario.

One more exam tomorrow, and then I'll finally be free to actually seriously sit down and watch anime again!

One more night of working the houston terminal and then freedom until Tuesday!
I'll try to finish Sailor moon S1 first and then get to drawing some of those things I was planning to.

There's also this upcoming Toei show, with a huge budget even!

Soooooooo cute!!!

The very best. I feel kind of feel like SHAFT have let me down in the opening department for a while now. They used to be so good.

Sasami-sans OP is forgettable, but Madoka Magica's was pretty fantastic and I love Denpa Onna's too. Are you just saying they are weak because of Sasami-san's opening?

 

[/XX/]

When was that announced, again? I feel like we've been waiting for it for years.

Well, certainly years have passed since the project was announced on 2010!

And I wanted to apologize to Mad Pierrot and everyone else interested on this work for creating kind-of false expectations some time ago (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=42505901&postcount=15152). Thomas Astruc was dropping little hints that were... interesting, before blocking his Facebook account (https://www.facebook.com/thomas.astruc), and I was too confident on them instead of taking them at face value, and also taking into account those were non-official remarks and volatile plans.

 

[OceanBlue]

Kagi no Kakatta Heya ep.1-2
http://i.imgur.com/HShQ2wr.jpg[G]


What can I say... One of the best mystery series I've seen so far. And I include shows that are not Japanese.[/QUOTE]
Sounds great. I'm usually not interested in dramas, but a mystery live action sounds great. Thanks for letting us know about it.

 

[Jex]

It'd be awesome of AO was the dark middle chapter.

I'll admit, I probably should have tossed AO as quickly as I tossed SSY. But, I suppose franchise fondness is enough to cloud my judgment.

You're bad people. You gotta have that faith.

 

[Kurita]

Sounds great. I'm usually not interested in dramas, but a mystery live action sounds great. Thanks for letting us know about it.

Glad I sparked interest!

 

[Regulus Tera]

HeartCatch Precure - 34

Cure Moonlight kicked everyone's ass in this episode. Looking forward to seeing how she'll treat everyone from this point on.

dat Umakoshi

This is one case where the MAL way is the better way.

Weeaboo. BRB gonna watch Cardcaptors

Well, certainly years have passed since the project was announced on 2010!

I knew I wasn't making shit up. Freaking Toei.

 

[kayos90]

Ok guys. Our posting rate has declined below expected values. I will have to resort to back up #1.

 

[cajunator]

Ok guys. Our posting rate has declined below expected values. I will have to resort to back up #1.

I have to work/sleep sometimes!

 

[Thoraxes]

Are you condoning image spamming?

 

[Jex]

Yeah, but the thing is that it seems like most of your criticisms relate to other shows and not From the New World, since you haven't watched it past episode five. The show doesn't do what you're afraid of it doing.

I guess the lesson here is watching bad shows can ruin good shows for people.

I don't think that's a new lesson. We've already heard from people in this thread how easy is to experience 'anime burn out', something that I feel is a result of trying to keep on top of most of the shows that air in Japan. If you only focus on the new you're inevitably going to miss experiencing the truly treat because even if you do end up watching a show turns out well in the end you're going to have a bad experience with all those other shows which turn to shit in three episodes.

To be fair this problem isn't really related to anime. You can end up focused too heavily on the new release cycle. Why is this the same for both videogames and anime? Because that's how discussion on the internet works. Most of the time when people are talking about something on the internet is because it's going to come out soon and people are excited for it or because it has come out and people are discussing it. This drives the vast majority of discussion on the internet. As a result people who want to take part in the most popular areas of discussion have to try and keep up with the new stuff for fear of being left behind. This is a problem because being caught up in the cycle doesn't actually mean that you're having any kind of satisfying entertainment experience.

This is why, sometimes, old shows will get discussed spintaniousely. We've had a rash of Gunbuster, Idolm@ster and Utena discussion in the past because as soon as people get talking about a series openly others will feel the urge to join in. This is a generally a more positive experience because older shows have been fully vetted and people know whether or not they're shit. When you're watching a new series as it airs it could start going downhill at any moment, which isn't a problem with older material.

Remember, enjoy the backlog people!

 

[Regulus Tera]

Ok guys. Our posting rate has declined below expected values. I will have to resort to back up #1.

We've been talking nonstop about Precure all day. I don't know what else do you want us to do.

 

[Articalys]

Funny that someone mentioned Neptunia as part of a joke earlier, since Animate.tv published an article with some of the character designs for the upcoming Hyperdimension Neptunia anime:

More at the link.

 

[Jex]

If I don't acknowledge this as Gunbuster 2, then it might end up being good as a seperate entity, but coming straight off Gunbuster...

Just leave a 15 year gap between watching Gunbuster and starting Diebuster,

 

[kayos90]

Are you condoning image spamming?

No. I actually enjoy meaningful discussions. I'm just surprised by the lack of... posts in the past few days. Of course, yall have lives which is totally awesome. Do that instead if you can. that's what I did over the weekend. lol. As the one who will lead AnimeGAF into OT4 I'm just pulling out backup #1.

Apparently they opened up a SAO Cafe. Filled with... lots of girls.

http://animepaw.com/gsc-sword-art-online-cafe-pictures/

Funny that someone mentioned Neptunia as part of a joke earlier, since Animate.tv published an article with some of the character designs for the upcoming Hyperdimension Neptunia anime:

More at the link.

I was about to post this just now. T_T

 

[strangedopamine]

Gundam AGE Episode 20 or "Here Comes Char Zeheart!"

Char! Char! Char! Hold on a minute...

Zeheart has now become our Char Clone...cute. Right down to how uses kicks a lot, has a red mobile suit, wears a mask and has 3x the movement speed.

Next Episode, some phantoms are in the way of Asemu for some reason.

Apparently they opened up a SAO Cafe. Filled with... lots of girls.
http://animepaw.com/gsc-sword-art-online-cafe-pictures/

Are they selling food at this cafe? If not then this cafe is as bad as the show.

 

[Branduil]

DuDu the Floatie

A cute short with great expressive animation about how much Japanese work culture sucks.

 

[Jex]

Ok guys. Our posting rate has declined below expected values. I will have to resort to back up #1.

You know, there really is nothing to talk about regarding anime this season. For real.

 

[kayos90]

Gundam AGE Episode 20 or "Here Comes Char Zeheart!"



Zeheart has now become our Char Clone...cute. Right down to how uses kicks a lot, has a red mobile suit, wears a mask and has 3x the movement speed.

Next Episode, some phantoms are in the way of Asemu for some reason.

I can't believe you're sticking with the series. Zeheart at least has an awesome voice.

You know, there really is nothing to talk about regarding anime this season. For real.

Yeah. I know. Last season really was the ideal time to get to OT4. I feel so bad. *sigh*. Still, if we get to OT4 this season it'll be that much more of an accomplishment.

 

[Kagami]

So either more NISA shows that arent streaming or dramas?

Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl on CR would be nice.

 

[BGBW]

Every time I gif a scene which results in 600+ frames I always say that'll be the last time. Inevitably I always end up doing another in the near future.

 

[madp]

As shown with Atelier Ayesha's whole mess, the whole Koei buying Gust seems to have at least now dampen my hope for any localization that lives up to what NISA has done in the past.

With Ayesha basically being sent out to die, no LE, no Japanese voices, it has been nothing but bad news one after another regarding it. At best, this means Koei steps it up with localizations for Gust products, at worst they give up and no more Gust games to the West.

Well, shit. I haven't been following Ayesha at all because I have, let's see, Iris 1-3, Annie, Rorona and Totori sitting here unplayed, but that's bad news. I should have expected this, I suppose, because if they can't even afford to dub Musou games anymore, what the hell chance does anything even more niche have?

 

[dakkumauji]

Every time I gif a scene which results in 600+ frames I always say that'll be the last time. Inevitably I always end up doing another in the near future.

At some point, you'll be gif-ing the entire episode!

 

[sonicmj1]

Ok guys. Our posting rate has declined below expected values. I will have to resort to back up #1.

I honestly like this posting rate a lot more. I usually try to at least glance at every post, but when we were in full hyper-speed, I was on the verge of giving up and replacing that with searching for posts that mention backlog-season shows.

Maybe I'm just not made for OT4.

 

[Kagami]

Just leave a 15 year gap between watching Gunbuster and starting Diebuster,

Last time I saw Gunbuster, it was on VHS.
I haven't ever seen Diebuster, but I picked up the BD boxes for both last year.
It sounds like maybe I should watch Diebuster first before re-watching Gunbuster.

 

[madp]

Heh, so Crunchyroll isn't satisified with just adding Arakawa to their back catalog... the lineup page updated at the same time with two new catalog slots, so there's still a couple more shows coming.

cmon Beast Saga cmon Beast Saga

Well, certainly years have passed since the project was announced on 2010!

And I wanted to apologize to Mad Pierrot and everyone else interested on this work for creating kind-of false expectations some time ago (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=42505901&postcount=15152). Thomas Astruc was dropping little hints that were... interesting, before blocking his Facebook account (https://www.facebook.com/thomas.astruc), and I was too confident on them instead of taking them at face value, and also taking into account those were non-official remarks and volatile plans.

You're just fine, noble /XX/, we are above shooting the messenger here. Now that I know about this Astruc guy, though...

 

[darkside31337]

Funny that someone mentioned Neptunia as part of a joke earlier, since Animate.tv published an article with some of the character designs for the upcoming Hyperdimension Neptunia anime:

More at the link.

Looks fantastic.

I'm glad David Production cut all of Jojos budget in order to save up for Neptunia this summer. This is a show that deserves nothing less than the finest production quality.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

cmon Beast Saga cmon Beast Saga

I dont think a currently running anime show would count as a catalog title?

 

[Articalys]

EDIT: Turns out Otaku USA just jumped to conclusions or something, because Discotek themselves say the series ain't theirs.
Original post:

Inexplicably, it seems that the latest issue of Otaku USA may have prematurely revealed that Discotek Media in fact has a license for Kill Me Baby.

 

[madp]

I dont think a currently running anime show would count as a catalog title?

Ah, I wasn't aware of any distinction between new and old shows. Still haven't taken the Crunchy plunge. Where's that Vita app so I can watch anime while I'm on the exercise bike?