one could say it's a rather subversive take on the incredibly manufactured and exploitive nature of the idol industry. kawamori's genius knows no bounds.
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tsuritama 5
I had totally forgotten that I still hadn't watched it this week, haha.
Still good. Yuki sure went through some serious character development. He's now a much better person around others, and now his breakdowns are somewhat rare, in a way that they not only don't annoy me anymore, but also became kind of funny.
And I love this series' OP and ED.
Good stuff.
I had totally forgotten that I still hadn't watched it this week, haha.
Still good. Yuki sure went through some serious character development. He's now a much better person around others, and now his breakdowns are somewhat rare, in a way that they not only don't annoy me anymore, but also became kind of funny.
And I love this series' OP and ED.
Good stuff.
Dedication Through Light
Member
I didnt like the song at first but five episodes in I like it, the OP, the dance was awesome the first time and each successive time.
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
:/ Why does it seem like all AnimeGAF football fans follow Liverpool?
Divegrass is better than Thugice anyway.
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
EDIT: NVM
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Beckham's still got the touch. He just lacks the stamina.
will watch for the armour tit bounce
i can't wait for saya to protect the shit outta everyone all over again!
Chet Rippo
Member
You know it.
Did you like Amazing Nurse Nanako?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Zidane with the headbutt!
Zetman 7
Kouga's so simple-minded it's laughable, hahaha.
These "Now he's Red ZET! Now he's White ZET!" antics are starting to wear me out. In every single episode we get those old fellas talking about ZET factors and how they're dropping and rising and dropping and rising at random rhythms and seemingly due to anything that happens around him, and I have a hard time caring about any of that. It's already pretty clear they don't know anything about Jin's powers. That's ok, but you don't need to keep telling me that over and over.
And despite the fact that this was a battle episode, it wasn't sakuga at all... Oh, well. I guess
is cool... And yaoi.
I wasn't too impressed by the song the first time I heard it, but it really grew on me.
Kouga's so simple-minded it's laughable, hahaha.
All it took for him to get back in the fight with full strength was a "You saved her"?
These "Now he's Red ZET! Now he's White ZET!" antics are starting to wear me out. In every single episode we get those old fellas talking about ZET factors and how they're dropping and rising and dropping and rising at random rhythms and seemingly due to anything that happens around him, and I have a hard time caring about any of that. It's already pretty clear they don't know anything about Jin's powers. That's ok, but you don't need to keep telling me that over and over.
And despite the fact that this was a battle episode, it wasn't sakuga at all... Oh, well. I guess
Jin teaming up with Kouga
I wasn't too impressed by the song the first time I heard it, but it really grew on me.
Hellsing321
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Fate/Zero 18
God damn this shit is the best!
Lupin the 3rd Fujiko Mine 6
I liked this episode. We got see a bit into Oscar's character and perversions.
God damn this shit is the best!
Kiritsugu was hardcore even as a kid
Lupin the 3rd Fujiko Mine 6
I liked this episode. We got see a bit into Oscar's character and perversions.
The "flashbacks" (i'm not sure what eles to call them at this point) to Fujiko's past are very trippy and I'm curious to find out whats behind them all.
Chet Rippo
Member
I've heard of it, but I haven't seen it yet. I'll get to it eventually.
Most of my votes made it! Except... Homura. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
The sad truth.
holo
Haganai killing it so far.
K-On is looking kinda weak so far actually!
Chet Rippo
Member
I'm ok with this.
yozora beating homu get it together otaku
Don't concentrate on the weak characters. Mio and Azusa will dominate as they likely always do.
Worst victory of the entire tournament so far, but I get the impression that Meguca gets more popularity backlash than other uguu~ series for some reason.
If I were to organize an AnimeGAF SaiMoe (contained in this thread, of course) that only incorporated characters from the past year, would anyone be interested? I would do votes through PM or email or whatever, it wouldn't clutter up the thread.
Chet Rippo
Member
Yeah Mio and Azusa have been destroying their competition.
Best two characters of K-On deserve to win
KO Traveling Hobo
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Unfortunately, I already own it. I will not let my wallet's sacrifice be in vain.
And with endorsements like this, I can't help but want to peek behind the veil.
The tits of the woman named Fujiko Mine 1-6
I don't have any easy way to put this so I'll just go ahead and say it. This show kinda sucks. Not so much because the show is bad but rather because I see the potential for something in here that it simply fails to live up to with each passing episode. It also doesn't help that Fujiko Mine herself doesn't strike me as a very strong character to be basing an entire show around at all, or at least they haven't really done a whole lot to make me think otherwise.
Also, it might have something to do with the fact that my only previous experience with the franchise is Cagliostro but I kinda hate Zenigata in this for some reason. He just feels off to me somehow. And this Oscar character just strikes me as this insufferable little fuck.
So yeah, so far pretty much every episode has left me with this feeling of disappointment and wasted potential to varying degrees. I'm asking myself right now wether I'm gonna want to keep watching this or not.
I don't have any easy way to put this so I'll just go ahead and say it. This show kinda sucks. Not so much because the show is bad but rather because I see the potential for something in here that it simply fails to live up to with each passing episode. It also doesn't help that Fujiko Mine herself doesn't strike me as a very strong character to be basing an entire show around at all, or at least they haven't really done a whole lot to make me think otherwise.
Also, it might have something to do with the fact that my only previous experience with the franchise is Cagliostro but I kinda hate Zenigata in this for some reason. He just feels off to me somehow. And this Oscar character just strikes me as this insufferable little fuck.
So yeah, so far pretty much every episode has left me with this feeling of disappointment and wasted potential to varying degrees. I'm asking myself right now wether I'm gonna want to keep watching this or not.
but the twgok girls need all the votes they can get!
hosannainexcelsis
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It's not just Cagliostro, this incarnation of Zenigata is radically different from pretty much every previous one in the franchise. He's the worst character now; an unlikable, corrupt, cruel, gloomy bastard. It really drags the show down when Lupin doesn't have an effective foil to play off of.
cosmicblizzard
Banned
Roujin Z
From the mangaka responsible for Akira comes a heartwarming tale about an old man and his transforming computer bed!
There being such a low amount of notable works focusing on elderly people made this a nice change of pace. Even though there aren't many series/films with a predominantly senior citizen cast, this had one of the most likable and sympathetic ones I have ever seen.
This really did feel like they took the base concept behind Akira and turned it into a drama/comedy/satire on the state of the elderly and their growing presence in Japan. It even had a robot thing that absorbs other machinery into, albeit a benevolent one (
So yeah, I don't have much to say except I liked it. Fun cast of old dudes, a good sense of progression, and some feel good moments. Good movie.
From the mangaka responsible for Akira comes a heartwarming tale about an old man and his transforming computer bed!
There being such a low amount of notable works focusing on elderly people made this a nice change of pace. Even though there aren't many series/films with a predominantly senior citizen cast, this had one of the most likable and sympathetic ones I have ever seen.
Of course one of the most badass hackers in anime happens to be an old guy.
This really did feel like they took the base concept behind Akira and turned it into a drama/comedy/satire on the state of the elderly and their growing presence in Japan. It even had a robot thing that absorbs other machinery into, albeit a benevolent one (
or not depending on how you see the ending).
Gendo before Gendo.
So yeah, I don't have much to say except I liked it. Fun cast of old dudes, a good sense of progression, and some feel good moments. Good movie.
Please, God, let no one ever make a mature-themed anime about Carmelita Fox.
I think you're pretty safe there
though a more cartoony anime about sly could be pretty cool
It's awesome because the music is done by Sat from fripside(Only my Railgun,Level 5 judgelight, Future gazer). More shows OP/ED should use synthpop music.
chickdigger802
Banned
I first went lol.
Then the 2nd half of the eps happened....
Shit became the intro to gundam 00.
Damn... This show... is uh... hmmm...
The more you train the more cg you get.
Ah I think I remember that episode now. Yeah, odd decision in hindsight. A lot could of happened in that time. Been a long time since I've seen that episode though.
Most of my favourite episodes relate to her. There's really something about that aloofness despite the circumstances that I find really enjoyable. While Takashi is cool dude, Reiko is cooler still.
Sailor Moon S 111
Super satisfying conclusion after that horrible cliffhanger. Story just took a left turn and I'm eager to see where it goes from here.
When I was given a list of notable directors, I sort of wish Hiroki Shibata had been included. While his eps might not be quite S tier like Ikuhara, Igarashi, or Sato, he's delivered consistently great episodes that capture the spirit of the show even when it's time to be serious as with this episode and 74.
Poor Chibi Moon.
Sailor Moon S 112
Mimete sux. Eudial was hot. Bring back Eudial.
dem ears
G Gundam 43
Chibodee/George dialogue was great as was the fight against Chapman. Those two have come a long way. Shame the support team scenes felt like something from a longer shonen or something what with Rising Gundam and Gundam Spiegel powering up for the whole ep.
What a way to close out the episode.
G Gundam 44
This show has become so wonderfully intense. Kyoji stuff was beyond awesome
but man, Allenby has it so bad in this show.
So
awesome.
G Gundam 45
Gundam Fight Final Match? omg omg omg
...
G Gundam 46
Why this is practically epilogue material.
G Gundam 47
Of course Neo America was the first to attack unilaterally. Fuck you, Ulube. I'm so pissed right now.
God damn, this was so good with the Battle Royale stuff that I didn't think it could get any better yet I was so wrong. This is like GaoGaiGar's final episodes all over again.
G Gundam 48
G Gundam 49
Oh my god what a finale. It was fueled by such raw emotion I couldn't help but tear up a bit.
Such sorrow!
I'm floored by the quality G Gundam managed towards the end. I thought it was a great show throughout but between the Battle Royale and what ensued after, the show became something special. Beneath all the silliness, manly antics, and hot blooded action, there were wonderful character stories between the various cast as the pursuit of their dreams intersect with one another as well as this incredibly varied soundtrack. I knew there was a lot of style but not this level of substance. Just a wonderful surprise and I think I have a new second favorite Gundam series (behind the unassailable Turn-A). In Imagawa we trust.
Yu Yu Hakusho 10
Kuwabara's one tough son of a bitch.
Oreimo 9
Kirino frustrated at slow installation? I'm sure I'll feel that pain with Diablo III too. :lol at the role reversal she had to deal with in the new game. Interesting (adorable) look at Kuroneko's homelife. Figured glasses girl whose name escapes me was well off too.
Gundam 0080 3
That police station didn't look very realistic. Al's also a snitch.
This and the mobile suit construction scene was delicious.
Armor Hunter Mellowlink 10
Mellowlink turning a castle into a deathtrap and a Bountydog incoming? Aw yeah. The practicality of an honorable duel between Mellowlink and Boyle was a bit out there but hey, why not? Also surprised how much the polymer ringers solution has come up the past few eps.
Violinist of Hamelin 4
Who'd have thought Flute was built like that? Not I.
Super satisfying conclusion after that horrible cliffhanger. Story just took a left turn and I'm eager to see where it goes from here.
When I was given a list of notable directors, I sort of wish Hiroki Shibata had been included. While his eps might not be quite S tier like Ikuhara, Igarashi, or Sato, he's delivered consistently great episodes that capture the spirit of the show even when it's time to be serious as with this episode and 74.
Poor Chibi Moon.
This is some bullshit.
I didn't think transformations could get any classier.
Sailor Moon S 112
Mimete sux. Eudial was hot. Bring back Eudial.
ommmmmgggggg @ the ending scene with Tomoe putting his jacket on
dem ears
G Gundam 43
Chibodee/George dialogue was great as was the fight against Chapman. Those two have come a long way. Shame the support team scenes felt like something from a longer shonen or something what with Rising Gundam and Gundam Spiegel powering up for the whole ep.
What a way to close out the episode.
G Gundam 44
This show has become so wonderfully intense. Kyoji stuff was beyond awesome
so great the Domon vs Kyoji thing was finally addressed albeit in an unexpected manner
So
awesome.
G Gundam 45
Gundam Fight Final Match? omg omg omg
...
I knew this was coming but knowing didn't prepare me one bit.
G Gundam 46
Why this is practically epilogue material.
I swear if Ulube does what I think he's going to do...
G Gundam 47
Of course Neo America was the first to attack unilaterally. Fuck you, Ulube. I'm so pissed right now.
Crazy karma and redemeption for Rain's father.
G Gundam 48
God damn, the Shuffle Alliance got worked by Ulube's abs among other things.
G Gundam 49
Oh my god what a finale. It was fueled by such raw emotion I couldn't help but tear up a bit.
It was a bold move to eschew from the trademark fighting the show was built on for something so emotional. All these ups and downs shared by Domon, Rain, and the viewer finally came together in such a spectacular fashion.
Such sorrow!
I'm floored by the quality G Gundam managed towards the end. I thought it was a great show throughout but between the Battle Royale and what ensued after, the show became something special. Beneath all the silliness, manly antics, and hot blooded action, there were wonderful character stories between the various cast as the pursuit of their dreams intersect with one another as well as this incredibly varied soundtrack. I knew there was a lot of style but not this level of substance. Just a wonderful surprise and I think I have a new second favorite Gundam series (behind the unassailable Turn-A). In Imagawa we trust.
Yu Yu Hakusho 10
Kuwabara's one tough son of a bitch.
Oreimo 9
Kirino frustrated at slow installation? I'm sure I'll feel that pain with Diablo III too. :lol at the role reversal she had to deal with in the new game. Interesting (adorable) look at Kuroneko's homelife. Figured glasses girl whose name escapes me was well off too.
Gundam 0080 3
That police station didn't look very realistic. Al's also a snitch.
This and the mobile suit construction scene was delicious.
Armor Hunter Mellowlink 10
Mellowlink turning a castle into a deathtrap and a Bountydog incoming? Aw yeah. The practicality of an honorable duel between Mellowlink and Boyle was a bit out there but hey, why not? Also surprised how much the polymer ringers solution has come up the past few eps.
Violinist of Hamelin 4
Who'd have thought Flute was built like that? Not I.
i can't possibly think of a better way to select new members for akb0048 than by giving all the teenage applicants ptsd
Chet Rippo
Member
Do you do anything besides watch anime? Do you know what color the sky is anymore?Sailor Moon S 111
Super satisfying conclusion after that horrible cliffhanger. Story just took a left turn and I'm eager to see where it goes from here.
When I was given a list of notable directors, I sort of wish Hiroki Shibata had been included. While his eps might not be quite S tier like Ikuhara, Igarashi, or Sato, he's delivered consistently great episodes that capture the spirit of the show even when it's time to be serious as with this episode and 74.
Poor Chibi Moon.
This is some bullshit.
I didn't think transformations could get any classier.
Sailor Moon S 112
Mimete sux. Eudial was hot. Bring back Eudial.ommmmmgggggg @ the ending scene with Tomoe putting his jacket on
dem ears
G Gundam 43
Chibodee/George dialogue was great as was the fight against Chapman. Those two have come a long way. Shame the support team scenes felt like something from a longer shonen or something what with Rising Gundam and Gundam Spiegel powering up for the whole ep.
What a way to close out the episode.
G Gundam 44
This show has become so wonderfully intense. Kyoji stuff was beyond awesomebut man, Allenby has it so bad in this show.so great the Domon vs Kyoji thing was finally addressed albeit in an unexpected manner
So
awesome.
G Gundam 45
Gundam Fight Final Match? omg omg omg
...
I knew this was coming but knowing didn't prepare me one bit.
G Gundam 46
Why this is practically epilogue material.I swear if Ulube does what I think he's going to do...
G Gundam 47
Of course Neo America was the first to attack unilaterally. Fuck you, Ulube. I'm so pissed right now.
God damn, this was so good with the Battle Royale stuff that I didn't think it could get any better yet I was so wrong. This is like GaoGaiGar's final episodes all over again.Crazy karma and redemeption for Rain's father.
G Gundam 48
God damn, the Shuffle Alliance got worked by Ulube's abs among other things.
G Gundam 49
Oh my god what a finale. It was fueled by such raw emotion I couldn't help but tear up a bit.It was a bold move to eschew from the trademark fighting the show was built on for something so emotional. All these ups and downs shared by Domon, Rain, and the viewer finally came together in such a spectacular fashion.
Such sorrow!
I'm floored by the quality G Gundam managed towards the end. I thought it was a great show throughout but between the Battle Royale and what ensued after, the show became something special. Beneath all the silliness, manly antics, and hot blooded action, there were wonderful character stories between the various cast as the pursuit of their dreams intersect with one another as well as this incredibly varied soundtrack. I knew there was a lot of style but not this level of substance. Just a wonderful surprise and I think I have a new second favorite Gundam series (behind the unassailable Turn-A). In Imagawa we trust.
Yu Yu Hakusho 10
Kuwabara's one tough son of a bitch.
Oreimo 9
Kirino frustrated at slow installation? I'm sure I'll feel that pain with Diablo III too. :lol at the role reversal she had to deal with in the new game. Interesting (adorable) look at Kuroneko's homelife. Figured glasses girl whose name escapes me was well off too.
Gundam 0080 3
That police station didn't look very realistic. Al's also a snitch.
This and the mobile suit construction scene was delicious.
Armor Hunter Mellowlink 10
Mellowlink turning a castle into a deathtrap and a Bountydog incoming? Aw yeah. The practicality of an honorable duel between Mellowlink and Boyle was a bit out there but hey, why not? Also surprised how much the polymer ringers solution has come up the past few eps.
Violinist of Hamelin 4
Who'd have thought Flute was built like that? Not I.
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
Yes. Yesssss.
Whatever color the sky is here.
That's assuming Sailor Moon hasn't lied to me. It's been so long since I've gone outside....
I'm more looking forward to the Tsuritama OP this week.
Next week is where everything is at for music, though; Futakotome, part of the Nise OST, Subarashi Sekai (Space Bros ED), Hisenkei Jeniakku (Steins;Gate PS3 OP), Nichibros OST, Escape (E7AO OP), Hyouka ED, Above Your Hand (Sankarea ED), Phi Brain S2 OP... god damn I'm hyped!
Next week is where everything is at for music, though; Futakotome, part of the Nise OST, Subarashi Sekai (Space Bros ED), Hisenkei Jeniakku (Steins;Gate PS3 OP), Nichibros OST, Escape (E7AO OP), Hyouka ED, Above Your Hand (Sankarea ED), Phi Brain S2 OP... god damn I'm hyped!
Hellsing321
Member
dakkumauji
Member
Fate/Zero 19
No reason to really repeat what everyone else said, but damn was that a good backstory.
No reason to really repeat what everyone else said, but damn was that a good backstory.
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