MetroidPrimeRib
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Hey, Part 4 won't take that long.
Then it goes back in Part 5.
But eventually they get long enough so that they are not "of the week!" HA!
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Hey, Part 4 won't take that long.
Then it goes back in Part 5.
But eventually they get long enough so that they are not "of the week!" HA!
Is Part 4 really all that different from "Stand of the Week" though?
Sibersk Esto
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Part 5 will make a billion dollars and save anime. dat
fujoshi fanbase
MetroidPrimeRib
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I don't really want to talk too much about it too much, but I guess this isn't the OT JoJo thread.
It has a lot more slice of life bits, instead of being like a SNES Beat Em Up where you advance to the next level/boss after the last one is over.
Yeah, you're wrong.
The closest thing that Jarmel asking is part 7, but its not correct too.
I want a DDR showdown. Do that and it's AOTY confirmed for me.
This actually plausible, featuring cocky dancer or something.
Season finale should be Kevin Bacon ripoff vs Patrick Swayze ripoff.
Turin Turambar
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Yeah, given his situation, an emotional meltdown seemed natural to me. Hell, only the "you are actually dead" was enough, never mind the sadistic game or their eventual fates or the surprise twist with his wife.
Death Parade 1
It looked great, visually. That's Madhouse for you, and of course being the first episode always help, we can imagine maybe next eps will have a bit less budget.
The opening is great, but also hilariously clashing in tone with the episode itself. It seemed very in style of other openings of anime SoL of workers in a cafe/restaurant like Soredemo Machi or Working!.
The premise is the same as the one we knew from the OVA, in fact it follows mostly the same structure as it likes to put a twist in the end to the nature of the characters, and keep you guessing. But to be honest, I think I liked better the original story, though this was serviceable enough as a first story to explain the system for newcomers.
Apart from the episodic part, I suspect the story will follow the "staff" girl with the long black hair. Surely, there is hidden choice or small possibility when your reach the place, apart from going to Heaven / Hell, and it's to stay in the purgatory and be an "arbiter".
She seemed new to the "job", so following the story through her eyes allow us to appreciate everything as new, as it's her case. She appears more in the opening with "Ginko", who will play the mentor role, indicating her importance, and there is a scene where "Ginko" takes her with the threads like he did with the guy in this ep. Also, she is hot, which helps cement her status as important character.
Actually, most of the waiters were kind of hot / attractive or at least cute or interesting looking:
MetroidPrimeRib
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Dedication Through Light
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CR is taking forever to announce Kurobas 3 
Death Parade 1
Haha what is that OP. It's good, it's just completely out of tone.
I enjoyed this! It was pretty much exactly what I was expecting: An expansion on the OVA. I'm curious what they'll do with the episode that don't seem to be about the actual games. Looks like we're focusing on the long-haired girl as the semi-outsider (with normal eyes, even).
Haha what is that OP. It's good, it's just completely out of tone.
I enjoyed this! It was pretty much exactly what I was expecting: An expansion on the OVA. I'm curious what they'll do with the episode that don't seem to be about the actual games. Looks like we're focusing on the long-haired girl as the semi-outsider (with normal eyes, even).
Principate
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I say so yes while josuke and his friends do encounter a variety of stand users, it's more random crazy person encountered in everyday life that obtain a stand which amplifies that problem, but many of the stories would "work" if the stand wasn't there. There also isn't half as many random occurrences of people, animals etc with stands turning up.
It also starts much stronger and ends well so only really meanders in the middle which i mostly character focused that a fairly important to the story.
ShinRPGamer
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Steins;Gate 4
Rintaro spends most of the episode searching for a IBN 5100 while I search up more information about the IBN 5100.
I have to say, what makes the show for me 4 episodes in is not just the intrigue but also the way the characters interact with one another. The way that Rintaro interacts with Makise for example gives the characters more personality and is entertaining to watch.
Also Ruka may be the prettiest boy I've seen in all of anime.
Rintaro spends most of the episode searching for a IBN 5100 while I search up more information about the IBN 5100.
I have to say, what makes the show for me 4 episodes in is not just the intrigue but also the way the characters interact with one another. The way that Rintaro interacts with Makise for example gives the characters more personality and is entertaining to watch.
Also Ruka may be the prettiest boy I've seen in all of anime.
Turin Turambar
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders 25
Worst opening.
Missing? ending, I hope next episode have a proper song.
The episode was fine. A new character, or at least "character", some humor, an the author being what his is best at: being imaginative: So the enemy isn't a normal guy but a blind one, who can "see" them through vibrations and that way can direct the stand without LoS, the stand power has a nice theme for the scene (water attacking them in the desert),which can attack with a claw, cut like a sword or just move like water in the ground, transform the sand in quicksand, etc. In general, there is nice sense of unpredictability in the situation.
Worst opening.
Missing? ending, I hope next episode have a proper song.
The episode was fine. A new character, or at least "character", some humor, an the author being what his is best at: being imaginative: So the enemy isn't a normal guy but a blind one, who can "see" them through vibrations and that way can direct the stand without LoS, the stand power has a nice theme for the scene (water attacking them in the desert),which can attack with a claw, cut like a sword or just move like water in the ground, transform the sand in quicksand, etc. In general, there is nice sense of unpredictability in the situation.
Not biased, nope not at all.
Seriously though, if you're a fan of 60's style Tezuka-inpired art design and characters/storytelling, only animated with a big 80's/90's OVA budget and a masterful orchestral score, it's a must watch. Falls just short of being a masterpiece, mostly due to the ending.
It had the proper song. It's "Last Train Home".
CheapJuice
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Koufuku Graffiti - 01
This is so comfy. Ryou so far is pretty bland, except when she's eating. She just want to make good food and is bothered her food doesn't taste as it used to and wants to make her grandma proud.
Now this is where her unknown second cousin Senjougahara Kirin comes in, an exciting and spralling short girl who want some real goddamn food and not some shitty ass grass she's used to getting. She's a great counterpart to Ryou and is adorable (I'm pretty sure her handbag is some sort of sausage).
Most of this episode consisted of introducing Kirin to her new environment and develop a relationship with Ryou, though there was still some time dedicated to consuming food.
There's still one more main character that needs introduction, and we only saw a glimpse of her now. This will definetly be my wind down animu.
This is so comfy. Ryou so far is pretty bland, except when she's eating. She just want to make good food and is bothered her food doesn't taste as it used to and wants to make her grandma proud.
Now this is where her unknown second cousin Senjougahara Kirin comes in, an exciting and spralling short girl who want some real goddamn food and not some shitty ass grass she's used to getting. She's a great counterpart to Ryou and is adorable (I'm pretty sure her handbag is some sort of sausage).
Most of this episode consisted of introducing Kirin to her new environment and develop a relationship with Ryou, though there was still some time dedicated to consuming food.
There's still one more main character that needs introduction, and we only saw a glimpse of her now. This will definetly be my wind down animu.
R_thanatos
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Assassination Classroom - 01
Splendid performance of Koro-sensei in an episode that get the job done of explaining the setting and some of the personnalities at work
Good episode , the adaptation is Good/great so far let's hope it stays that way
Splendid performance of Koro-sensei in an episode that get the job done of explaining the setting and some of the personnalities at work
Ending scene/song was nice , Opening song was alright too , but i'm not sure about the dance... but forget it !! it was fun !!
Mach 20 ! That's serious business.
Good episode , the adaptation is Good/great so far let's hope it stays that way
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Spring 2014 to Winter 2015 anime: a Rin for all seasons
Spring 2014 to Winter 2015 anime: a Rin for all seasons
IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS - 01
This was incredibly well made. Im surprised and excited at how theyre taking a serious, more mature approach to this installment in contrast to our 765 girls. I was bracing myself to be overwhelmed with idol introductions (and trying to find my girl Kaede among them) but instead we were only introduced to Uzuki and the Producer, learning about both of them bit by bit as the show progressed until Rins arrival during the halfway point. Regarding the producer, I have mixed feelings. I feel that his gloomy/scary nature will be overplayed and kill my enjoyment of the show. Hell, if anything we shouldve gotten a female producer to act as a fairy godmother for these girls desires to become idols considering the theme of the show. On the plus side, I so loved the relationship building between Uzuki and Rin. Its obvious that theyre going to be this series Haruka and Chihaya OTP so Im expecting big things from the two of them.
I was wondering what Kaede would be up to if shes wasnt in the initial main cast, but seeing how shes already successful as hell I cant be too mad. :lol
Can't wait for Mio!
This was incredibly well made. Im surprised and excited at how theyre taking a serious, more mature approach to this installment in contrast to our 765 girls. I was bracing myself to be overwhelmed with idol introductions (and trying to find my girl Kaede among them) but instead we were only introduced to Uzuki and the Producer, learning about both of them bit by bit as the show progressed until Rins arrival during the halfway point. Regarding the producer, I have mixed feelings. I feel that his gloomy/scary nature will be overplayed and kill my enjoyment of the show. Hell, if anything we shouldve gotten a female producer to act as a fairy godmother for these girls desires to become idols considering the theme of the show. On the plus side, I so loved the relationship building between Uzuki and Rin. Its obvious that theyre going to be this series Haruka and Chihaya OTP so Im expecting big things from the two of them.
I was wondering what Kaede would be up to if shes wasnt in the initial main cast, but seeing how shes already successful as hell I cant be too mad. :lol
Can't wait for Mio!
ThatChairMan
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But do I need to watch it to watch the current one?
No, there are new characters in this one.
Technically no, but it will definitely add to the enjoyment before you tackle on Cinderella Girls as you'll be familiar with previous idols.
KuwabaraTheMan
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Him getting the robber to burn himself alive (I think it was Chapter 4 in the manga) was the moment which made me a Yu-Gi-Oh! fan. That's such a great scene (and the trick behind it is awesome).
R_thanatos
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Gundam Build Fighters TRY - 13
HOT BLOODED ! enraging ! Engaging ! BURNING !
So Good.....
So Freaking GOOD.
That episode Was "excellent" .. The way those 3 kids were from : " he's holding back " to " We can't mesure those stats! " gave me a gigantic smile on my face. How can you not feel so over the top that you blew up the moon and explosed your fists while doing so ?
Just Great. So Great
I want to watch episode 14 !
HOT BLOODED ! enraging ! Engaging ! BURNING !
So Good.....
So Freaking GOOD.
Based Meijin !
That episode Was "excellent" .. The way those 3 kids were from : " he's holding back " to " We can't mesure those stats! " gave me a gigantic smile on my face. How can you not feel so over the top that you blew up the moon and explosed your fists while doing so ?
Just Great. So Great
I want to watch episode 14 !
MetroidPrimeRib
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Tomorrow unfortunately
AquaWateria
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Seriously though fuck Slaine. I really hope he suffers like a lot.
MetroidPrimeRib
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Koufuku Graffiti 01
OP is fine, nothing special. Same with the ED.
It doesn't have the energy of Shokugeki no Soma, but the calmness of this has it's own appeal, I guess. It doesn't make me as hungry as I thought, but I could go for some Udon. I could go for some Udon at anytime, but hey.
I dunno if I'll watch the whole thing but it's okay. Preview is probably the best part.
OP is fine, nothing special. Same with the ED.
It doesn't have the energy of Shokugeki no Soma, but the calmness of this has it's own appeal, I guess. It doesn't make me as hungry as I thought, but I could go for some Udon. I could go for some Udon at anytime, but hey.
I dunno if I'll watch the whole thing but it's okay. Preview is probably the best part.
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure - Stardust Crusaders 25
Death Parade 1
OP seems wildly inappropriate LOL. Besides that I thought this episode was great. A retread of the OVA basically but I loved that so this was great as well, over the top acting and all It feels weird that they are mixing concepts from disparate religious traditions (Buddhism vs. Judeo-Christian) and I'm not sure I like that - I feels it muddies the final judgement. They both had their faults but it might have been a bit more interesting if it wasn't so obvious Husband = bad, Wife = good (or just less bad). Might have been better if they were closer in the middle. I also find it weird, similar to the original OVA, that they didn't try to fight the bartender. If you told me you I had to play this Death Game, unless you were armed, I think I would at least try to take a swing at the dude. He's basically threatening to kill me anyway right?
- This new OP SUCKS
- So this is how Iggy joins? I thought he was a dog they found in Egypt. He is one wild/lazy motherfucker
- They are really trying to convince me that these Speed Wagon reps are bad guys with these cuts and framing aren't they? Weird that they died a few minutes later to no fanfare
- Just because they are out of Major Arcana I have no idea why Kakoyin is surprised to hear there are 10 more (there should be even more than that given what little I know about Jojo if I recall) Stand Users or why he would expect Dio's Stand to be The World (I mean he's right but that's beside the point). The Stand naming scheme continues to make no sense and I have no idea why Kakoyin would think there are only 22 Stand Users IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. This is besides the fact that the show has still failed to even elaborate where Stands come from or why they weren't in parts I and II (other than Araki didn't think of them yet )
- This new Water Stand is pretty cool. Given the bad guy is tracking them using sound they may want to stop narrating every little thing but at least its to their advantage that he's using vibrations and is too far away to actually hear them
- This new ED SUCKS
Death Parade 1
OP seems wildly inappropriate LOL. Besides that I thought this episode was great. A retread of the OVA basically but I loved that so this was great as well, over the top acting and all
It feels weird that they are mixing concepts from disparate religious traditions (Buddhism vs. Judeo-Christian) and I'm not sure I like that - I feels it muddies the final judgement. They both had their faults but it might have been a bit more interesting if it wasn't so obvious Husband = bad, Wife = good (or just less bad). Might have been better if they were closer in the middle. I also find it weird, similar to the original OVA, that they didn't try to fight the bartender. If you told me you I had to play this Death Game, unless you were armed, I think I would at least try to take a swing at the dude. He's basically threatening to kill me anyway right?KirbYuuYuu
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I'm not sure why you were hoping for something that they already stated they wouldn't do.
R_thanatos
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Kami-sama Hajimemashita 2nd Season - 01
Wait...are you cutting content from the manga ? Really ? The first human friend nanami made that really knew about the occult and you just cut her off from your anime ? REALLY ?
So 2 manga volumes of content are just ignored ... ok .... Problem is that now the reason why nanami wants to go to izumo is really dumb . Now we have some stupid dedication of "maybe tomoe wants to know about mikage whereabouts" ..WTF
Cutting content just annoy me.
We missed the change for "Angry nanami"
And what's with those production values ? Everything feels so poor . Can you tell me that this :
This isn't even censoring , there is nothing behind those huge light beams ! Who the hell is directing this second season ? What's the point if you're going to do a half-assed job ?
Heck , even the opening animation need work, feel so cheap ..
I haven't bought 16 volumes of this manga to forgive such delivery .
Wait...are you cutting content from the manga ? Really ? The first human friend nanami made that really knew about the occult and you just cut her off from your anime ? REALLY ?
So 2 manga volumes of content are just ignored ... ok .... Problem is that now the reason why nanami wants to go to izumo is really dumb . Now we have some stupid dedication of "maybe tomoe wants to know about mikage whereabouts" ..WTF
Cutting content just annoy me.
We missed the change for "Angry nanami"
And what's with those production values ? Everything feels so poor . Can you tell me that this :
Is ok ?
Lights : how do they work ?
This isn't even censoring , there is nothing behind those huge light beams ! Who the hell is directing this second season ? What's the point if you're going to do a half-assed job ?
Heck , even the opening animation need work, feel so cheap ..
I haven't bought 16 volumes of this manga to forgive such delivery .
hosannainexcelsis
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The husband does talk back against Decim and accost him before before and after the game begins, but the implication is that Decim's room of bodies and the game's power over their bodily pain intimidates him from making more aggressive attacks against Decim.
I can understand trepidation after the nature of the darts was demonstrated but after the display of corpses I think (or at least I would like to think
) that some aggressive action would have been taken. They are being asked to play a "life or death" game. The penalty for not playing seems to be "death" as well. If you tell me I could die regardless if whether or not I do what you say, I feel strongly tempted to swing for the fences. Of course it wouldn't have amounted to anything but I think I would have at least tried unless the bartender had like a gun or sword in hand (i.e. its immediately obvious to my eyes I'd lose a fight). In that case, taking a chance with the game seems the better option. In the end I guess I'm nitpicking though?
Erotic Eating anime from SHAFT episode 1
I never thought watching someone eat would give me a boner. Anyway, full of hnnnnggggg and adorableness. Did her aunt just suggest she dress up with nothing but an apron to get a girl? Goddamn obasan! Well, this from Monthly Kirara, so it's a must watch. OP is lovely.
I never thought watching someone eat would give me a boner. Anyway, full of hnnnnggggg and adorableness. Did her aunt just suggest she dress up with nothing but an apron to get a girl? Goddamn obasan! Well, this from Monthly Kirara, so it's a must watch. OP is lovely.
darkblade77
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Honestly, I can't think of examples off the top of my head but I'm pretty confident I've seen that style of slow-paced, centered single object/individual with events happening around him/her/it before. It's just generally reserved for EDs as some posters have indicated, and using it for OPs is... well, let's say it's the kind of move that can only come from confidence.
This is a really self-absorbed OP, and I feel that you have to really be drawn into/connect with Kaneki's 'struggle' as a character to resonate with it. Without that connection I think it'll largely just fall flat. Again, this is something you'd only put up if you were confident that you had your audience by the throat by this point, which isn't an unreasonable assumption.
TLDR it's extreme fanservice.
hosannainexcelsis
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I can understand trepidation after the nature of the darts was demonstrated but after the display of corpses I think (or at least I would like to think
Remember that they're trapped in the bar to begin with; even if they thought they could incapacitate Decim, there's a very low probability that they would be able to find a way out on their own. In that kind of situation, with Decim clearly having the upper hand, I'd play along with what he says unless a clear opportunity of gaining the advantage over him presented itself.
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