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Spring Anime 2013 l OT One l All roads lead to this
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ZachDeKoromaru
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Strike Witches is one of my very favorite shows for reasons I've already made too obvious, so yes please watch it. Your favorite would probably be Sanya.
At least the second season plus the movie is done by AIC, though they use CG on the witches more often and it looks AWFUL.
dakkumauji
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So who's down to watch Evangelion 3.0 in SF?
I gotta say, the film festival is really knocking it out with all these awesome films they are going to be showing.
I gotta say, the film festival is really knocking it out with all these awesome films they are going to be showing.
I'm dumb, I'm not going to SF, I'm going to SD. Gotta stop confusing them or I'm gonna catch the wrong flight altogether.
hosannainexcelsis
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[Futari wa Precure] 21
The :sdburton was too strong.
I would have found
heart-breaking were it not for the dumb insert song they included. So dumb.
RIP Honoka X Kiriya.
The :sdburton was too strong.I would have found
Kiriya's goodbye
I'm glad they played the friendship angle without it strictly being about PUMMELING YOUR OPPONENT TO DEATH. Kiriya-kun deserved that kind of ending
KnightBuster
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Sword Art Online 11
A little girl who is mistaken for a ghost, isn't an NPC, isn't a quest addition, and isn't a normal player who has some strange effect on the system? Those .hack feelings are boiling back up again.
The episode itself was cute enough... though Heathcliff had kind of a creepy smile there when he said it wouldn't be long before they were back on the front lines.
A little girl who is mistaken for a ghost, isn't an NPC, isn't a quest addition, and isn't a normal player who has some strange effect on the system? Those .hack feelings are boiling back up again.
The episode itself was cute enough... though Heathcliff had kind of a creepy smile there when he said it wouldn't be long before they were back on the front lines.
It didn't bother you in the slightest that
Heathcliff could even boss them around like that? Or that Asuna was totally fine with letting Kirito fight for her? Or that they were both fine with Heathcliff bossing them around? Or well, anything?
That whole segment was contrived as hell.
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
I'm actually moving out of the Bay Area a couple of weeks before that :/
Curious, isn't it?
KnightBuster
Member
Well, unlike that moment with Kuradeel (where Asuna forgot she could pull rank apparently), Heathcliff is her guild master and he personally challenged Kirito to a duel. Asuna probably knew she couldn't win against him but Kirito probably had some chance to. And I don't think it's established that duels can be more than 1v1 (that I saw). After Kirito lost, he simply went through with the promise he made and joined the guild, making Heathcliff his boss. Granted, if the two wanted to be civilian players and Heathcliff was against that, then that'd be odd, but they only wanted time off to relax and enjoy their marriage. They still intended to be on the front lines sooner or later again.
...I'm actually getting irritated that nobody else posted this yet, despite the news being almost twelve hours old by now. I'm certain that there are still several of you that are glued to the various news sources, e.g. that three minute turnaround on the Eva news, so unless you're all being extremely picky about what's "worth" posting in this thread, it's puzzling.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-06-19/ricotta-adult-game-walkure-romanze-gets-tv-anime
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-06-19/ricotta-adult-game-walkure-romanze-gets-tv-anime
dakkumauji
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I didn't have a tab open to Twitter at 9:15 this morning. :3
Sorry Arti-kun, but we are all pure maidens who are not into that kind of filth.
Should I have played the game or something?
I can understand that. I'm early July so it's pretty much the same for me.
I'm late July, so as a kid I always saw it as one special occasion for each big school holiday - Christmas for the Christmas holidays, Easter for the Easter holidays, and my birthday for the summer holidays! =D
Yep, Knightbuster's post sums up my thoughts on this matter pretty well. It never really bothered me that
Heathcliff was able to boss Asuna around. He is, after all, her boss
has a very strong sense of duty, so she would feel pretty guilty about just up and leaving the guild that has been her home and family for quite a long time now. Even if she wasn't intending to come back to the guild later, it's perfectly understandable that she would want to at least leave on friendly terms. Which means getting her superior's approval first, and so accepting Heathcliff's conditions.
As for the fact that
it was Kirito doing the fighting rather than Asuna
considering he's been in the same guild as Asuna for a long time and already knows her well, it's easy for anyone to see why he would be more interested in a match with the enigmatic young man who's suddenly appeared to whisk her away, particularly when Kirito has recently become the talk of all Aincrad thanks to his Unique Skill.
Futari wa Precure Splash Star 15
Our new villainous duo waste no time in putting their "research" into action, encouraging the simple-minded Dorodoron to try some psychological tactics, weakening the Cures' motivation and thus their ability in battle by disrupting the things that they care about. So Dorodoron sneakily plants a tiny stone-shaped Uzaina in Saki's softball glove, where it uses its powers to throw every ball she pitches off target.
Unable to figure out what's going wrong, even Saki is unable to keep up her usual ultra-positivity, and gets so down in the dumps that she can't even bring herself to eat her favourite food for dinner(!) However, a midnight chat with her mother is enough to raise her spirits once more. And conveniently enough, her mother suggests that Saki use her own old glove in the match tomorrow, as a sort of good-luck charm, since Saki always wanted to use her mother's glove when she was a kid. Since the Uzaina is hiding in Saki's normal glove, this ruins Dorodoron's scheme.
So Dorodoron confronts Saki and Mai the next morning, confused about why they're still in good spirits - and top fighting form - even after his plan to depress them. These bad guys have got a lot to learn if they don't realise that telling the Cures they've been tricked is only going to make them more righteously indignant, and more determined in battle as a result. And sure enough, they take down Dorodoron's latest Uzaina like it was nothing at all.
Kaoru and Michiru, for their part, aren't particularly bothered that this plan was unsuccessful. They see it as a learning experience, and they never had much faith in Dorodoron's abilities anyway. I can hardly blame them.
ASSauLTxMasTER
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Funimation continues to push in DVD releases in BD, DVD, Subs, Dubs, etc.
Save 'N Quit
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I only recognize this from reading the manga version.
Hopefully, its not like Princess Lover and ends with no resolution.
And the blond needs to have an OVA dedicated to her like last time.
That's exactly what they did want. Heathcliff doesn't even grant them the chance to go away and get married until after Kirito and Asuna go through that other business. They were going to just leave the guild. Then Heathcliff is all "You can't take her she is my property." And Kirito was all "I'm going to make a stupid bet." And Asuna was all "I am completely fine with being treated like property in an online game where no one can actually force me to stay with this guild." I mean, if they'd left, what was gonna happen? Heathcliff was gonna stalk them and PK them in their sleep?
That, my dear cajun, is the death of a series.
Dedication Through Light
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They had announced its second half continuation (coming this summer) I think the week before they aired 12, so I think people viewing didnt have any expectation that there would be a major resolution of sorts given for the ending episode
.But you really didnt like her arc? I thought it was emotional and good for all of the characters involved, mature and good character development.
Happy birthday the people with the birthdays. holdlimes.jpg
Okusan anime fucking where??????
Okusan anime fucking where??????
Such a sickness will be the death of us all. rip
Is there a Trope for that?
Looks like someone can't handle all of that UPPERBODY.
I might check out the VN if anyone's bothered to translate it.
Revolutionary Girl Utena 16-The Funniest Episode Ever
Another Nanami-focus episode, but this episode was pure gold. The plot didn't move at all, but the show was a good break from the somewhat dark tone. And when the show wants to be funny, it can be damn funny.
Nanami, oh sweet, sweet special Nanami. I may hate you, but I cannot deny how hilarious you are, and how I chuckle during your episodes. I was dying during Nanami's development into Cownami. Everyone's reaction to the cowbell, and how Nanami didn't realize what it was until far after-the-fact were hysterical.
One of my favorite things from this episode is the very different songs: A country tune, and a female folk (esque?) singer. The tunes in this episode were godly.
I usually hate side episodes like these, but I absolutely loved this one. I wouldn't mind seeing more episodes like these in the future.
Do people like Nanami because she is mentally challenged? That would be a very acceptable reason.
The second best form of Nanami: A big fat disgusting cow.
The best form of Nanami: Food.
Another Nanami-focus episode, but this episode was pure gold. The plot didn't move at all, but the show was a good break from the somewhat dark tone. And when the show wants to be funny, it can be damn funny.
Nanami, oh sweet, sweet special Nanami. I may hate you, but I cannot deny how hilarious you are, and how I chuckle during your episodes. I was dying during Nanami's development into Cownami. Everyone's reaction to the cowbell, and how Nanami didn't realize what it was until far after-the-fact were hysterical.
One of my favorite things from this episode is the very different songs: A country tune, and a female folk (esque?) singer. The tunes in this episode were godly.
I usually hate side episodes like these, but I absolutely loved this one. I wouldn't mind seeing more episodes like these in the future.
Basileus777
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I wouldn't expect it to be translated anytime soon. AFAIK there's no one planning to work on it.
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[Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon S] 127
I couldn't stop thinking about Smile Precure! episode 43 when watching this. It's the same
story with the same contrivances (
), but even if they don't acknowledge this it comes across as more believable here. Chibiusa's isolation had been a major focus of the season, at least from the point Hotaru gets a more prominent role. The drama is earned because of that, and it helps that they do not throw downright manipulative scenes with everyone crying their hearts out. Great stuff.
As an aside,
***
[Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon S] FIN
There's a clear shift in focus from Haruka and Michiru to Hotaru and Chibiusa late in the show, but the clarity on what the main conflict was never felt obfuscated, unlike in R. The villains were also a more interesting entity this time around, and giving the spotlight to the Death Busters' shenanigans imbued the show with a much needed refreshment. They tried to do something similar with the Black Moon clan in R, but the personalities of Witches 5 in here are simply funner to look at.
This was my favourite season of Sailor Moon yet --nay, probably my favourite season of anything magical girl related.* I'm gonna miss
, who were my favourite characters, but if the rest of the show can maintain even half of the quality it had in here then I doubt the franchise will get tiring any soon. 5 out of 5 pure hearts
dat moment when
Chibiusa goes to the future and realises floppy drives and cassette tapes are dead technologies. No wonder she was so quick to return to the nineties.
I couldn't stop thinking about Smile Precure! episode 43 when watching this. It's the same
"leaving your friends behind"
Chibiusa could always go back to the past to visit her friends/Reika can use the MAGIC BOOKSHELF
As an aside,
I kept waiting for the story to finally explain what the hell is up with Chibi Moon's outfit getting an upgrade when Sailor Moon first became Super Sailor Moon. I guess this shall be explained next season.
lol Usagi
***
[Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon S] FIN
While the finale isn't as thrilling as season one's, the individual episodes are much stronger, balancing the comedy and the dramatic more masterfully than R managed at times. The Ikuhara touch is obvious from the beginning, his quirkiness exuding from almost every shot in spades. There's always something going on in the frame, and, for the most part, it's a very well put together show. Rarely any dips in quality.
There's a clear shift in focus from Haruka and Michiru to Hotaru and Chibiusa late in the show, but the clarity on what the main conflict was never felt obfuscated, unlike in R. The villains were also a more interesting entity this time around, and giving the spotlight to the Death Busters' shenanigans imbued the show with a much needed refreshment. They tried to do something similar with the Black Moon clan in R, but the personalities of Witches 5 in here are simply funner to look at.
This was my favourite season of Sailor Moon yet --nay, probably my favourite season of anything magical girl related.* I'm gonna miss
Haruka and Michiru
KirbYuuYuu
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[Futari wa Precure] 21
RIP Honoka X Kiriya.
I would have foundheart-breaking were it not for the dumb insert song they included. So dumb.Kiriya's goodbyeI'm glad they played the friendship angle without it strictly being about PUMMELING YOUR OPPONENT TO DEATH. Kiriya-kun deserved that kind of ending
I don't think I ever said this, but those subtitles are gag-worthy.
(╯︵╰,)
KnightBuster
Member
Asuna wasn't going to leave the guild entirely. She was just asking for a leave of absence. Besides, that guild functioned as her family for the better part of 2 years, so she'd probably rather leave with Heathcliff's blessing. Heathcliff's position is also understandable. Asuna is his second in command and one of his strongest players (able to play as partner to Kirito) so it'd make sense he'd try to hold onto her as long as possible. Kirito was perfectly able to refuse the offer to duel him, but because he was overconfident he lost that bet. Treating Asuna as property... eh. I don't really see it that way. Asuna has an excellent sense of loyalty, and as stated, she probably feels torn leaving the Knights completely. I think she would've been fine with either outcome. Kirito just happened to lose.
Sword Art Online 12
(Now that I'm actually at home, I can do impressions)
So, there's like an entire orphanage back in the town filled with super young players. I have to wonder... how exactly are they coping with this? They seem happy right at that moment, but I imagine the homesickness for some of those kids are terrifying, not to mention the insane amounts of trauma.
Oh hey, it's that one disagreeable dude from back in episode 2. This'll be fun I'm sure. (After seeing the episode, we didn't actually see him, he's just referenced. Sad.)
Thinker sounds like an alright fellow. I wonder if we'll actually meet him.
Bringing a child to a dangerous dungeon is a terrible, terrible decision. Sure you have 3 party members, and 2 of them are Asuna and Kirito, but that's still a TERRIBLE decision.
By the way, I love Army vice captain's design. No idea why.
Pffft. What's the matter Asuna, got a thing against frog legs?
That corridor is a boss area? I honestly wasn't expecting that. Silly me.
Kirito isn't beating this boss one on one. I'm impressed.
So Yui... is that sword compensating for something? (Also: Yui is like if Aura had a goddamn flaming sword).
My god. The .hack parallels are staggering (including the all white area at the end of a dungeon). But Yui's a tad more tragic. Watching over all the player's mental states but not having the ability to do anything about it. It's like a cursed omnipotence. At least she wasn't being actively hunted by the game at least.
NO YUI. NOOOOOO. ;_;
Yui's heart. So that means they can revive her (if they do that quest Silica and Kirito did prior). YAY FOR HAPPY ENDINGS.
Kirito isn't beating this boss one on one. I'm impressed.
So Yui... is that sword compensating for something? (Also: Yui is like if Aura had a goddamn flaming sword).
My god. The .hack parallels are staggering (including the all white area at the end of a dungeon). But Yui's a tad more tragic. Watching over all the player's mental states but not having the ability to do anything about it. It's like a cursed omnipotence. At least she wasn't being actively hunted by the game at least.
NO YUI. NOOOOOO. ;_;
Yui's heart. So that means they can revive her (if they do that quest Silica and Kirito did prior). YAY FOR HAPPY ENDINGS.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Utena pulls from a lot of outside sources for its music. I'm surprised you hadn't heard the Donna Donna song before.
Save 'N Quit
Banned
They had announced its second half continuation (coming this summer) I think the week before they aired 12, so I think people viewing didnt have any expectation that there would be a major resolution of sorts given for the ending episode
But you really didnt like her arc? I thought it was emotional and good for all of the characters involved, mature and good character development.
Something about Sosuke's other half showing up made me lose interest about the woman. I'm glad Shino learned something valuable from the experience, but I'm not exactly happy it took this long for it to happen.
R_thanatos
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Thanks for you all .
For some reason this year i had more call from friends & familly than usual.
I hope This year will be better than the last.
You've just entered the good stuff. It's goodness from now on.
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omg need
chickdigger802
Banned
happy b(utt)days bear and ...uh... miku!
R_thanatos
Member
I'm actually glad you provided the news.
Ultimadrago
Member
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Happy birthday Thoraxes.
Aahaha, this picture.
Regulus Tera
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Crunchyroll gonna destroy America. :novid
KnightBuster
Member
So... I requested an anime that would melt my brain, since SAO isn't delivering on that front (yet). My dear friend SeraphisCain has recommended Kuttsukiboshi. Preparing to watch now. Wish me luck?
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Should have watched Utena.
KnightBuster
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I requested a bad anime. I assumed Utena was GOOD anime. XP
Utena will melt your brain in a good way.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
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