One doesn't have to be an "otaku" to enjoy anime and manga (hell, or even erotic versions of those), but Japan doesn't seem to get that or something.
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Summer Anime 2015 |OT| SharingMana
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names2hard4you
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Yeah I just saw your edit, when I quoted your post this is what you said:
I was replying to what you said there so don't take offence I wasn't picking at you or anything, no need to start beef
As for Charlotte you are watching a show about half baked abilities, so it's only natural that it looks silly. The writing to me seemed fine, but I guess everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I respect that.
I feel like it's gonna go at full force when he meets the other characters lol... Either way this one I'm probably not even gonna continue this week. The premise is kinda interesting, but idk here we have another otaku that is going to save the day. Anime needs to give that trope a rest
Yeah. I did like how he didn't hesitate before killing that dude though, that was somewhat refreshing, usually they'd be all like NO KILLING, WE'RE THE GOOD GUYS.
Even if you had to be, still doesn't explain this obsession about having otaku protagonists. "Gamers" don't want to play as a gamer hero all the time.
Which still implies the same thing as the edit.
At first, my thought was "Oh, wow, it's an otaku who isn't a pussy. This is kind of an interesting twist."
Then, in quick retrospect, I realized they gave this guy super combat abilities without any explanation as to why, so it made no sense, and I decided I didn't like that.
That was very confusing to me at first too, but then when he talked about "I'm just doing it for my hobby" again, I assumed he was a soldier all along, and that was the job he only had to get money for his hobby, but didn't care about.
EDIT: And Charlotte is trash, but it's so terrible that it's hilarious, so I'll give it 2 more episodes to decide if I want to continue.
PshycoNinja
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I... actually kind of liked that show... :/
Dedication Through Light
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BLast of Tempest has one of the best writers in manga [Shirodaira, Kyou] . People ought to check out Spiral The Bounds of Reasoning as well.
Turin Turambar
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The MC is barely "otaku". He mentions a pair of times how it sucks to lose a comiket as he is in the fantasy world, jokes like that, but the otaku part of his character doesn't show, in practical terms it just means he is a "laid back" dude. Though of course when the plot wants he isn't laid back at all, don't expect consistent character development lol.
But it will show more in other secondary characters, so there is a ration of otakuness to have: Akibahara shops, fujoshis, doujinshis, otaku fetishes, etc. You can see it has been written by an otaku.
Whoever looking for that Euphonium Swimsuit....
Although it's phone quality. I'll wait till Vito finds a HD version.
Although it's phone quality. I'll wait till Vito finds a HD version.
Ghost in the Shell Arise: Alternative Architecture 01-02 END
Arise or even GitS at large, continues to make me feel slow and obtuse. And especially after a long break, getting a hang of a number of fictional countries and government agencies, of all the hacking, ghost fusing, dubbing and whatever else is a demanding challenge. It doesn't help that the pace is brisk, the intrigue confusing and the show rarely if ever stops to wait for you to catch up. I think I got the gist of it but some things, especially Scarecrow related things flew above my head. The ending was a bit anticlimactic in that the main perpetrator was brought down without any involvement from Kusanagi. I still dunno why they put this arc at the beginning of TV run, it spoils a few things, makes this chronologic order just fizzle out at the end and without watching the preceding events, it must be an even more vexing experience.
Overall it was pretty fun. I can't say I was particularly hot on Stand Alone Complex so I don't think of Arise as of some giant dishonour done to franchise. It's just a bit weaker. I've watched the OVA's way to long in the past to make an informed judgement but given how dire the Spring season was, this is probably my AOTS. Unless BBB finale will blow me away.
The callback to the diving from the movie as well as some foreshadowing for the path Major took there was pretty surprising to see. Wasn't Arise supposed to be it's own thing ?
Tachi tfu Logicomas are the best brand of moe there is.
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Arise or even GitS at large, continues to make me feel slow and obtuse. And especially after a long break, getting a hang of a number of fictional countries and government agencies, of all the hacking, ghost fusing, dubbing and whatever else is a demanding challenge. It doesn't help that the pace is brisk, the intrigue confusing and the show rarely if ever stops to wait for you to catch up. I think I got the gist of it but some things, especially Scarecrow related things flew above my head. The ending was a bit anticlimactic in that the main perpetrator was brought down without any involvement from Kusanagi. I still dunno why they put this arc at the beginning of TV run, it spoils a few things, makes this chronologic order just fizzle out at the end and without watching the preceding events, it must be an even more vexing experience.
Overall it was pretty fun. I can't say I was particularly hot on Stand Alone Complex so I don't think of Arise as of some giant dishonour done to franchise. It's just a bit weaker. I've watched the OVA's way to long in the past to make an informed judgement but given how dire the Spring season was, this is probably my AOTS. Unless BBB finale will blow me away.
The callback to the diving from the movie as well as some foreshadowing for the path Major took there was pretty surprising to see. Wasn't Arise supposed to be it's own thing ?
Tachi tfu Logicomas are the best brand of moe there is.
Aikatsu - 113
Aikatsu - 114
I'll always enjoy this revisit legacy moment thing, made you realize this such a great long running show.. I felt nostalgic to this moment already, hopefully we can still return again for S5
Time for the movie, yay! hopefully its give better closure for Ichigo and friend than those tuinks bullshit arc.
I think this is eps where Hinaki became more than #Notkaede
Somehow I really dig this set-up
Aikatsu - 114
I'll always enjoy this revisit legacy moment thing, made you realize this such a great long running show.. I felt nostalgic to this moment already, hopefully we can still return again for S5
Time for the movie, yay! hopefully its give better closure for Ichigo and friend than those tuinks bullshit arc.
Is this some new GitS thing? Do tell me more, all I watched was the first film and Innocence.
Oh, ok, good to know. Is he indeed already a soldier by the time the story starts?
Is this one of the short 7 minutes thingies?
Oh, ok, good to know. Is he indeed already a soldier by the time the story starts?
Is this one of the short 7 minutes thingies?
It's full length anime, 22 mins
KirbYuuYuu
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So what's good and what's garbage? Besides NNB:Repeat.
Turin Turambar
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I think Arise in particular is more confusing than the average Gits work. It's almost like they said: "what is Gits famous for? Confusing as fuck plots? Let's do that!" without noticing previously the confusedness is more a side effect of what they were doing, not the point.,
Oh, nice! I'll definitely watch it then.
Gangsta and Ushio to Tora are really nice. Dragon Ball Super seems nice too.
nintendoman58
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Ushio and Tora: Good.
Turin Turambar
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Arise started as 4 slowly released OVA's (40 min long) that were, just in this past season, aired on TV with a bit of a change in order (last arc is now the first) and two new 20 minute episodes added in. Hence the Alternative Architecture subtitle. It's pretty much a prequel and shows you how Kusanagi's unit was formed. Not sure if it's completely alternative take (like movies to SAC) or if it's supposed to tie in to either of the two. I think Kusanagi's backstory was changed a bit from what I remember so maybe the former.
AquaWateria
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Akagami Shirayuki-hime (Good)
Rokka (Good)
Dragon Ball Super (Good sol shenanigans)
Ushio to Tora (Good)
Chaos Dragon (trash)
Gate (trash)
KirbYuuYuu
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Oh boy. I wonder if the Shounen can relive my very recent Majin Bone days
Never heard of the first two, although I saw those mentioned a bit back.
What are those?
Dedication Through Light
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The Overlord OP is too good, Tom-H@ck has no bad song.
We don't exactly know just yet, but for now let's assume there is greater structure to it all. There were several episodes in NNB that would have flashback segments to setup the characters and their developments, Ren-chon never really had an episode like that dedicated to her, so this first episode of Repeat could be just that, it works really well either way.
The music is astoundingly good, it's like really really amazing and perfect.
From the first episode alone, I'd say that there isn't much that's comparable. They seem pretty different, but I don't know all the details of the original fairytale; you'll see when you watch.
Nyanpasu Gbraga!
I'm kind of on the fence about waiting or not either.... odds are I'll just rewatch when the BD comes out
AquaWateria
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The first one is a Fantasy, Historical, and Romance that I heard is a good well written Shoujo manga. Not the shitty ones, plus the first episode was good and the animation was really good as well. I thought I was watching something out of Disney for a second and the OST was one of the reasons why.
The second one is about heroes trying to kill some Demon but there's a twist. The first episode was good and the Aztec setting helped it standout because it looked beautiful at times. The OST was great and had a good action scene, so I'd say it's a good watch so far. The Staff looks good as well with the Director being the one who did Spice and Wolf.
I mostly agree but I distinctly remember parts of SAC's second season being equally perplexing.
lol
Turin Turambar
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Technically I said average, to cover my ass against outlier episodes.
I find the second season overrated in comparison with the first season, which was also complex but godly. I'm not sure how some people swears by the second season as it was the best part.
Dedication Through Light
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Overlord Episode 1
Best trapped in a game world since my favorite SAO. Momonga is so hilarious and his guardians are all quite the characters. Twins are the best part so far with their great attacks.
Looking forward to more. I hope the LN is brought over here. Id read.
Best trapped in a game world since my favorite SAO. Momonga is so hilarious and his guardians are all quite the characters. Twins are the best part so far with their great attacks.
Looking forward to more. I hope the LN is brought over here. Id read.
AquaWateria
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Let's hope Studio Lerche can keep the quality control because they already have 3 shows this season. 😌
Is Crunchy getting the ATX version? It was just barely censored there.
Mia is second best tho
Divert all talent to Monster Musume
Joukamachi no Dandelion (Castletown Dandelion)
Episode 1 - This is pretty cute. A large family consisting of 9 siblings who all have special powers because they're apart of the royal family. The most important person is Akane, the super shy red headed beauty who is voiced by none other than Kana Hnnnngzawa, so that alone is reason to watch this. It seems like this should be a little ecchi, but I'm not sure. Pantsu shots are all censored, so meh. Cute show though, I like it.
Episode 1 - This is pretty cute. A large family consisting of 9 siblings who all have special powers because they're apart of the royal family. The most important person is Akane, the super shy red headed beauty who is voiced by none other than Kana Hnnnngzawa, so that alone is reason to watch this. It seems like this should be a little ecchi, but I'm not sure. Pantsu shots are all censored, so meh. Cute show though, I like it.
I don't even know if Crunchyroll is indeed getting Monster Musume, I don't know why I assumed it was. Sorry.
EDIT: Yes it is, ALRIGHT ALRIGHT ALRIGHT!
Funi didn't get it, so i'm assuming that CR got it too
http://www.crunchyroll.com/monster-musume-everyday-life-with-monster-girls
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-ne...tream-gatchaman-crowds-insight-anime-and-more
Ive had CR getting Monster Girls in the OP for a few days now.
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-ne...tream-gatchaman-crowds-insight-anime-and-more
Ive had CR getting Monster Girls in the OP for a few days now.
I wanted to give Overlord a chance solely out of goodwill, but Sword Art is so bad that it has ruined the mediocre genre for me at this time.
It just looked as though some random citizen was bossing around actual military personnel, which was ridiculous.
Nah, for me, Charlotte was just so terrible that it was terrible, haha.
It didn't even establish that he was in the Defense Force prior to his promotion, which was terrible storytelling.
It just looked as though some random citizen was bossing around actual military personnel, which was ridiculous.
Nah, for me, Charlotte was just so terrible that it was terrible, haha.
NaDannMaGoGo
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Woah 20 images.
If Save 'N Quit were to post as many, half of them would be ban worthy I'm sure.
If Save 'N Quit were to post as many, half of them would be ban worthy I'm sure.
Yaaaaaay, it's up now!
If it's any consolation, it tries to ape Log Horizon rather than SAO. There's less angst from the MC since he doesn't view his situation as being trapped.
That said, maybe the adaptation is garbage. The LN is slow but enjoyable at least.
Neat. A show that's watchable before blu-ray. Looking at you, To Love Ru Darkness....
Jex
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Man, I'd have thought that more people would have spammed images from that movie by now. Dang.
Please don't get mad
What is it about? I'm afraid to google it at work, haha.
I agree that Charlotte was so terrible that it was terrible, but seemed to take itself so seriously. That opening monologue, man, I was already in tears, so bad.
Jex
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I think you might be in too deep. That show is not only packed with fanservice, it even has relatively graphic loli-service. It's not cool.
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