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Summer 2011 Anime Thread II of IKUHARA'S RETURN, Penguins, and Idols
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darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Lain said:
The background track is the part I actually like. Has made for some very funky remixes
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
cajunator said:
Didn't do crap for Nichijou's sales
Speaking about this season, I love Blood-C OP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czorftan-OM&feature=related
And the full version was just released! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziqBcBu2ozU
best part of the show
And the full version was just released! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziqBcBu2ozU
weeaboo said:
The Blood-C OP is fairly good, but it's not as visually interesting as the second and third OPs for Blood+ in particular (the third is the one most sakuga fans go for but I prefer the second for the song). It has plenty of flying petals/blood, though, which is always the key to a good OP (see: Lodoss War TV, Himiko Den).
Kamimemo 9
Well, he certainly didn't need the development--at all, but it was done well, the larger point was made, and the lead into the next arc was established well. Bland-o-mate's blandness is, still, annoying as ever, but that too looks as if it's going to be worked with in the next arc.
Well, he certainly didn't need the development--at all, but it was done well, the larger point was made, and the lead into the next arc was established well. Bland-o-mate's blandness is, still, annoying as ever, but that too looks as if it's going to be worked with in the next arc.
Unknown Soldier
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RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
duckroll said:
I just wanted an excuse to post this gif...
Dedication Through Light
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Uta no Prince Sama 10
Ugh I should have listened to those that claimed it would be like this. With the most indecisive girl in the world, I should have seen it. How will they get three more episodes after this, giving an ending to each character or something? The episode was kind of boring, the only highlight was the last five or so minutes.
Ugh I should have listened to those that claimed it would be like this. With the most indecisive girl in the world, I should have seen it. How will they get three more episodes after this, giving an ending to each character or something? The episode was kind of boring, the only highlight was the last five or so minutes.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Dedication Through Light said:Uta no Prince Sama 10
Ugh I should have listened to those that claimed it would be like this. With the most indecisive girl in the world, I should have seen it. How will they get three more episodes after this, giving an ending to each character or something? The episode was kind of boring, the only highlight was the last five or so minutes.
She's got 6 guys who would normally be way out of her league on her fingertips. I'd be the most indecisive girl in the world too if I was in that situation.
No idea how they'll resolve it though. I'd imagine it has to be a
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One Piece fans are the worst.
PdotMichael
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Eversynth said:
Maybe I should watch the Anime but the extra moe elements are a little turnoff for me.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Stop being lame yo.PdotMichael said:
Crash Station
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Koutetsushin Jeeg 5
Young Kenji was a little bitch. Glad he took a level in badass.
Young Kenji was a little bitch. Glad he took a level in badass.
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island - Really good, this movie is a pretty solid showcase of Hosada directorial talent, like the digimon movies before them; he manages to portray a very distinctive atmosphere for the series, while at the same time not feeling out-of-place with the franchise. In some ways this also felt like a precursor to "The Girl who leapt through time" it kind of follows a similar tone progression, with the first half being light-hearted and low-key and then erupting in a more serious and darker tone in the second half.
Overall - I highly recommend this film, if you are a fan of hosada work in any other way, you definitely owe yourself to watch this film, even if you aren't particularly a fan of the franchise, it's just that good!
Overall - I highly recommend this film, if you are a fan of hosada work in any other way, you definitely owe yourself to watch this film, even if you aren't particularly a fan of the franchise, it's just that good!
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
That was pretty good. Hosoda, as always, is one of the best directors when it comes to having characters interact and play off of one another. The story itself was alright, though the endless chants of nakama get pretty old after a while. Some of the CGI and compositing was distracting, though there were some pretty nice shots too.
Overall, it's not as good as TGWLTT, but it's probably better than Summer Wars.
That was pretty good. Hosoda, as always, is one of the best directors when it comes to having characters interact and play off of one another. The story itself was alright, though the endless chants of nakama get pretty old after a while. Some of the CGI and compositing was distracting, though there were some pretty nice shots too.
Overall, it's not as good as TGWLTT, but it's probably better than Summer Wars.
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Branduil said:
Now watch the actual series. It's just as good.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
cosmicblizzard said:
No. No it's not.
But in the series' defense, really it'd be impossible for a never ending shounen series to be nearly as good as a full budget flick made by some of the best minds in the industry.
For what OP is the series is fine although it's certainly not Gintama.
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darkside31337 said:
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Mayo Chiki 9 - Well, I don't know whether this episode is better or worse. On the one hand, the badly done drama elements of the last few episodes are almost entirely gone here -- this is a comedy episode This episode sort of just passes over the ending of ep. 8 (spoiler]Subaru takes it back and doesn't ask for an answer and he "doesn't understand" if she actually meant what she obviously did. I hate progress-free harem shows like this![/spoiler], and instead is a comedy episode. Well, that's good, comedy is better than poor drama, probably...
But on the other hand, the episode focuses on pink-hair. That's... not good, bad sign there. So apparently she works in a maid restaurant. How convenient. However, Suzutsuki then shows up and saves the episode by sticking around through most of the episode and doing what she does best by trolling everyone repeatedly.
On that note, her Hampster-Subaru reference was pretty funny. Suzutsuki scenes are usually the funniest ones in this show, so that there's so much of her in this episode is really what saves it, despite how bad it otherwise is. Suzutsuki tormenting pink hair was kind of amusing... the scene probably went on for too long (the entire episode is set in this maid cafe), but it was amusing for a while.
Also, yes indeed, Jirou does another impressive undressing fall. Does he practice these things? And then after that Suzutsuki trolls him with a nice one about him having a maid fetish (as an explanation for why he passed out after the undressing fall). Suzutsuki's in fine form in this episode... teasing pink hair about her maid costume, painting Jirou as a maid-loving pervert, teasing pink hair about how she's tsundere and actually in love with Jirou... entertaining stuff.
It was kind of disappointing how she just left like that in the middle of a scene because Subaru showed up, but oh well.
I do think was pink hair's least annoying episode yet, which is something I guess, if she has to be in the show (
). She was still annoying, just maybe a little bit less so. It could just be that I don't have very high expectations anymore for this show.
Subaru, and the end, reinforcing the retreat from last ep's ending:
Oh, and is Mayo Chiki a harem show, in addition to a show in a harem setting? I mean, only pink hair and Subaru clearly have feelings for him, I think. I'm not so sure about catgirl, Suzutsuki, or his sister...
I mean, I do agree that the show's not nearly as good as it seemed like it could have been earlier on (though I did mostly like ep. 1), but this one, worst episode? I don't think so.
But on the other hand, the episode focuses on pink-hair. That's... not good, bad sign there. So apparently she works in a maid restaurant. How convenient. However, Suzutsuki then shows up and saves the episode by sticking around through most of the episode and doing what she does best by trolling everyone repeatedly.
On that note, her Hampster-Subaru reference was pretty funny. Suzutsuki scenes are usually the funniest ones in this show, so that there's so much of her in this episode is really what saves it, despite how bad it otherwise is. Suzutsuki tormenting pink hair was kind of amusing... the scene probably went on for too long (the entire episode is set in this maid cafe), but it was amusing for a while.
Also, yes indeed, Jirou does another impressive undressing fall. Does he practice these things? And then after that Suzutsuki trolls him with a nice one about him having a maid fetish (as an explanation for why he passed out after the undressing fall). Suzutsuki's in fine form in this episode... teasing pink hair about her maid costume, painting Jirou as a maid-loving pervert, teasing pink hair about how she's tsundere and actually in love with Jirou... entertaining stuff.
It was kind of disappointing how she just left like that in the middle of a scene because Subaru showed up, but oh well.I do think was pink hair's least annoying episode yet, which is something I guess, if she has to be in the show (
she doesn't
Subaru, and the end, reinforcing the retreat from last ep's ending:
That wasn't a confession, I meant just best friends! Really! ... Stupid no-progress harem shows, but i guess it's something.
Oh, and is Mayo Chiki a harem show, in addition to a show in a harem setting? I mean, only pink hair and Subaru clearly have feelings for him, I think. I'm not so sure about catgirl, Suzutsuki, or his sister...
I don't know, what do you want from this show, drama? I don't. I don't really want harem comedy either -- it was better when it was something else, in the first few episodes, with just a few characters and a semi-serious, semi-comical plot --Steroyd said:
I mean, I do agree that the show's not nearly as good as it seemed like it could have been earlier on (though I did mostly like ep. 1), but this one, worst episode? I don't think so.
Charlotte wins! Japan has some good taste at least.Articalys said:
One thing I like about Kanon 2002 over 2006 is that 2006 feels a bit overly moe...Branduil said:
A good point, and accurate.Dynedom said:
I know, poor teacher, with her dreams for love...EmmanuelMunoz said:All this talk about quality anime needs to be brought back down...
Triplet Angel Ep.5
An episode focused on the teacher was perfect. She seems to have more character than the rest of the cast put together. I feel bad for her though, she just want someone to love and hold her
Teachers get paid badly, why would her looks help with that?darkside31337 said:
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