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Winter 2014 Anime |OT| I've got to find a dandy guy who killed my dad in the space

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zeroshiki

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Apparently 3 Japanese movies were up for the full-length anime Oscar nomination. Kaze Tachinu, Madoka Magica and Letter to Momo. o_O

Were the people who tried to get Madoka nominated drunk?
 
read the manga

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So this is like Unbreakable Machine-Doll, where the manga looks much better than the anime.
 

CorvoSol

Member
Apparently 3 Japanese movies were up for the full-length anime Oscar nomination. Kaze Tachinu, Madoka Magica and Letter to Momo. o_O

Were the people who tried to get Madoka nominated drunk?

It was all part of Duckroll's master plan to get Wolf Children an award of its own during AOTY, don't you see? Wake up, sheeple!
 

Kansoku

Member
Kill la Kill 14

So I see where the complaints with this episode come in, now,
as Ryuko reclaiming her lost Senketsu pieces so quickly does feel a bit like a cop out
, but on the other hand, I feel that
making her fight to reclaim them piece by piece would have been a bit cliche, so I kind of think it was never going to end satisfactorily, and I hope that this new direction might take us somewhere else interesting.
.

I would be satisfied if
she had to join Nudist Beach and had some training there, and later get all the pieces easily. That would be a good way to make her stronger, instead of waking up one day stronger. Plus it would give us some Ryuko + Sexy Sensei + Mohawk Guy some great scenes.
 
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MEANWHILE with Kurapika, we have some recycled footage to remind us what he was doing, on top of him getting a new weapon of sorts... with limitations built in! Fun!

Meanwhile with Leorio, oh right, he didn't appear in this episode.
 

cnet128

Banned
Hunter x Hunter (2011) 39

MEANWHILE with Kurapika, we have some recycled footage to remind us what he was doing, on top of him getting a new weapon of sorts... with limitations built in! Fun!

Meanwhile with Leorio, oh right, he didn't appear in this episode.

Leorio? Who is this "Leorio"? =p
 

CorvoSol

Member
I would be satisfied if
she had to join Nudist Beach and had some training there, and later get all the pieces easily. That would be a good way to make her stronger, instead of waking up one day stronger. Plus it would give us some Ryuko + Sexy Sensei + Mohawk Guy some great scenes.

Well with
one piece left
it's still possible she will!
 

Branduil

Member
Apparently 3 Japanese movies were up for the full-length anime Oscar nomination. Kaze Tachinu, Madoka Magica and Letter to Momo. o_O

Were the people who tried to get Madoka nominated drunk?

I still can never forgive GKids for not submitting Wolf Children. Animated film is such a pathetically easy category to get nominated in, too.
 

Dresden

Member
I still can never forgive GKids for not submitting Wolf Children. Animated film is such a pathetically easy category to get nominated in, too.

Wouldn't have gotten in anyways - The Wind Rises took the token spot for foreign animation. Gotta keep the ballot clear for The Croods, you know?
 

zeroshiki

Member
I still can never forgive GKids for not submitting Wolf Children. Animated film is such a pathetically easy category to get nominated in, too.

Did they submit Poppy Hill? They're a really weak distributor. Hosoda should get someone like Sony or Dreamworks to distribute his next movie in the US =/
 
Magical Warfare 2

I seriously can't get over the rejected Type Moon character designs the two best friends have. Especially the Gilgamesh looking one.

Having said that, the episode was ok at best. As expected this was the introduction episode where they get brought to the new magical high school. Because Japan's fascination with [blank] high school for [blank] students never ceases to amaze me. The characters then proceed to do jack shit as the set-up for the rest of the school year is made. Their class is surprise surprise the worst in the school. And nobody from the class made a lasting impression so obviously these 4 kids and maybe the teacher will have speaking lines.

It's not a drop just yet, but man is it close.

Samurai Flamenco 13

Ok I'm usually one of the more negative people here when it comes to reviewing Samurai Flamenco, but HOLY SHIT this was a good episode. There was tension in the air for the whole 20 minutes. The music really gave the vibe. The characters struggling with what to do about the revelation was amazing. And Samumenco was amazing as a character in this one. Also I got to meet my favorite villain ever: A muscled walking house called "domestic abuse". How awesome is that? After the last line of the episode I can't wait for the next one.
 

survivor

Banned
Nagi no Asukara 15

I'm starting to feel that the only reason this time skip ever happened is to make Miuna has a decent shot at winning. Of course it will never happen so it's all pointless. Wasn't really feeling Chisaki's anxiety and fears of meeting Hikari, I mean it's a decent idea to do, but her whole "I'm changed fear" shtick wasn't convincing enough.

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Nice episode. It got across Hikari and Chisaki's frustrations and worries about the new and unfamiliar situation really well, and that run at the end felt pretty damn cathartic. Miuna x Hikari and Tsumugu x Chisaki are still clearly the correct pairings.
No. I will ride the Chisaki x Hikari train to the bitter end.
 

CorvoSol

Member
She'll probably
lose and the next episode she'll get supper powerful and accidentally get the last one.
But I hope I'm wrong.

Even if it does happen I won't be upset. Show can be predictable at points, but I'm still loving every second of it.

He's not a real g mod that's for sure.

Not one bit.

Well, if there's anything that requires years of training and persistence to obtain, it's
one piece
. The Straw Hats could tell you that.

And this is why I don't watch shows like that.
 
Golden Time 14

This was probably one of the worst episodes. There wasn't enough 2D-kun being silly, or Koko and Banri mushi moments. Just spying on Mitsuo and preparations for the next episode, which should be the good one.

Also can somebody confirm
are Linda and Mitsuo are dating? It seemed like they were hanging out, and then in Mitsuo's apartment it made it seem like he was interested but not sure if Linda is. Plus calling her Linda-senpai if they were dating would be weird
 

SDBurton

World's #1 Cosmonaut Enthusiast
Mikakunin de Shinkoukei - 02

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SDBurton has achieved deity-level!

Yep, this literally is an anime where myself, Chet, and chickdigger are sisters. My question is, why in the hell did it take so long to get greenlit for an anime?!
 

darkside31337

Tomodachi wa Mahou
2Chuu2Furious 01

Oreki has been dethroned as the KyoAni with the lowest amount of libido. Dark Flame Master is evidently all out of flames.
eriously you're crashing with a chick who is supposedly your girlfriend, alone and for a week together, and literally nothing happens.
Thats some weak ass shit Utah.

But I saw that
spanking
gif (which I presume is from ep 2) so maybe Oreki can keep that title. Hate, hate, hate
Nibutani's
new look but like
Sanae's
new look. Also seems like there will be a lack of the
Priestess
this season which sucks. Sucks a lot.
 
Still can't believe Urkel is involved with this now.

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Gathering of Heroes... AND VILLAINS! It's not just about the heroes god damn it ;A;.

Hype keeps piling... and best of all, I'm not waiting every week for an episode.
 

jbug617

Banned
Mikakunin de Shinkoukei 2

I watch this show for Mashiro and Benio. Also the girl with the glasses reminds me of Manami for Oreimo.
 
Mikakunin de Shinkoukei - 01

Oh wow that was a lot of fun. Chemistry between the three girls are great and Benio-sama is by far my favorite. Can't believe this almost flew under my radar, thanks guys!
No problem , i have to admit the show name is not that engaging from affar ..

Phi Brain (S3) 58-61

And so begins the Raetsel world tour. When did she ever set all this up? Who knows. I'm happy that Cubik basically solved a Puzzle of Fools by himself (with insightful help from Ana and literal help from Iwashimizu, to counter Regina's cheating).
Next episode is the glorious return of Herbert. Yesssss.
Hiwashimizu-kun totally stole the show.

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Okay, now we're dealing with Yorkshin and Our totally original console, Blaystation!

At least Fat boy will be useful. I don't remember exactly when
Killua retakes the exam... if he does that is.
I remember at one point some translations ( or is it in some countries ? ) but it's sometimes called "joystation" ... the console i mean.

Witchcraft Works - 2

Finally, Takamiya decides to stop being a damsel in distress and take some initiative to learn some magic. Kinda disappointed how the 5 tower witches are basically goombas in comparison to Kagari but they go on funny karaoke adventures so it's too terrible.

I still can't get over how catchy the ending song is.
Oh it's catchy for sure...
Fire witch is extra broken in term of specs and they aren't even trying to hide that fact.

Leorio? Who is this "Leorio"? =p

I dunno, too . Has he done anything that would make him stand out ?
 
Hozuki no Reitetsu 02

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Holy cameo references.

Still enjoyable. I like the weird sense of humor and the second part was pretty funny since it was basically a Western reacting to weird Japanese humor.
 

Mortemis

Banned
Golden Time 14

This anime needs more Chinami, Koko seems more tolerable when she's with her (other than the cringe-worthy foot stepping scene a while ago). Koko's starting to grow on me for some reason. She was incredibly annoying, but she's somehow more likable now? Idk. Banri is still betashit and the worst part about the anime though. Both Banris.

Samumenco 13

This show needs another status-quo change! Flamengers is getting a bit boring, though I like the new characters. The prime minister was a bit annoying, though I get where he's coming from. I'm glad Hazama dropped the bombshell though. I really want him to go back to Samurai Flamenco! Not this Flamen red stuff.
 
Mikakunin de Shinkoukei - 02



Yep, this literally is an anime where myself, Chet, and chickdigger are sisters. My question is, why in the hell did it take so long to get greenlit for an anime?!
it was made as soon as someone got the idea to do it !

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hey we'd have a hard time to make a difference if you were cursed !

This is such a great thing its not even funny.
*nods
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Tonari no sei-kun OAD
Pretty much the same thing and it's great

did he just pull a cat out of his bag ?
lol
 
I remember at one point some translations ( or is it in some countries ? ) but it's sometimes called "joystation" ... the console i mean.

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Oh hey, Leorio is here... and he already demonstrates how useful he is when it comes to Nen (lol). But hey, gambling yo?

Okay, now things are operating!
 
I hope these are just placeholders, but the runtimes for FUNimation's April releases of Cat Planet Cuties and Spice & Wolf differ from previous releases. This happens with re-releases from time to time, right?

Cat Planet Cuties (original) @325min
Cat Planet Cuties (S.A.V.E.) @288min

Spice & Wolf (original S1/S2) @650min
Spice & Wolf (Anime Classics) @630min

The correct runtime appears on FUNimation's shop page listings for both series, along with all of the specials.
Cat Planet Cuties and Spice & Wolf
 

Shard

XBLAnnoyance
Hoozuki no Reitetsu Episode 2:

Still not sure what to think of this show, the cultural barrier is high but I like it when I can get past it and it also when it decides not to go up its own ass like with the Satan business. Also, I suppose that they have shown the true lasting power of Urusei Yatsura if shows are still referencing it 35 years later.
 

firehawk12

Subete no aware
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Decided to watch Evangelion 3.0 in theaters, since I had a good time with Madoka and I sort of want to encourage the practice by just going out and paying into the anime machine.

But man, I had no idea it was going to be the dub and so when I heard English I almost wanted to walk out. I know that there are people who like dubs, and maybe there are even good dubs, but Eva was never really a good one and English Shinji was particularly terrible.

I did get a kick out of what I presume are college age adults giggling like 12 year olds at all the gay subtext. It got annoying after the 50th time someone said anything remotely close to a double entendre, but it happened about as I expected. Which is funny given that pretty much the audiences that I saw Madoka with didn't react at all to the lesbian subtext in that movie.

As for the film itself... what a fucking mess. When I said that Madoka did what Rebuild couldn't do, I had no idea how right I was. I had forgotten most of 3.33, so having to sit through a lot of the armchair psychology bullshit again was just terrible (made worse by the fact that all the actors were just yelling into their microphones). Homura goes through exactly what Shinji goes though, and in fact makes very similar decisions in its final acts, but where as the film builds toward Homura making that choice, there is absolutely no reason for Shinji to do what he does in the film. He just immediately accepts that he has to take the two lances, and then when everyone tells him its a bad idea, he does it anyway. It'd make sense if he had a reason to believe that he might actually save the world by doing so, but all he does it take people's word for it and act like a plot device rather than as a human being.

And, maybe it's just been a while, but the CG just looked so... well, CG. Like that stupid CG battleship show from last season. It definitely did not benefit from the big screen. One thing I did notice though was that Asuka has all this red masking tape over her plug suit, which I suppose is a nice touch since they were going for that weathered look.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I have no doubt that the AnoHana movie will be better than this. :p
 
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There was some strong tension in this episode, particularly in the cave in the second half. Almost felt like I was watching an episode of Kaiji in places. The tension was created not only by a good use of shadows and canted angles but also by strong character art, especially for being an episode outsourced to Koreans. The power of DR MOVIE.

The CG snakes weren't so great, but oh well.
 
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