Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Land/air/sea
Now we need hacker moe to represent cyber warfare.
Now we need hacker moe to represent cyber warfare.
Fall Anime 2014 lOTl Unlimited Tomino Works
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UltraGunner
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Garo 01
This show sort of reminded me of G-Reco, and I think I know why. Just like G-Reco, this show feels like its a throwback to shows from the 80s and 90s. I did some research and found out this was actually an adaptation of a Tokusatsu show, which explains why the show has the throwback feel. While the action is smooth and kinetic, I am completely taken away by the completely obvious use of CG, and that's a major turnoff for me. I'll stick with it for now, but if the CG becomes even more grating I'll eventually drop it.
This show sort of reminded me of G-Reco, and I think I know why. Just like G-Reco, this show feels like its a throwback to shows from the 80s and 90s. I did some research and found out this was actually an adaptation of a Tokusatsu show, which explains why the show has the throwback feel. While the action is smooth and kinetic, I am completely taken away by the completely obvious use of CG, and that's a major turnoff for me. I'll stick with it for now, but if the CG becomes even more grating I'll eventually drop it.
Passive Assassin
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G Gundam 20
Damn George... you kinda messed up there.
Damn George... you kinda messed up there.
Turin Turambar
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He wants anime pandering to his fetishes, not other peoples fetishes.
Turin Turambar
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Because anime is popular. Or more than before?
You see, there is this thread, a general anime thread, because anime isn't important and popular enough to support one thread per anime title, which would be the normal thing. For example, you don't have general "movies OT" threads, neogaf have different threads for different movies, as people want to discuss them.
But with anime, lots of threads would barely a few posts per week int that way, so it isn't considered worth it. That's why it's all reunited under a general thread. But each season, there are a few quality or popular animes that we believe they will be talked enough to support a thread by themselves.
Turin Turambar
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I see you aren't opened your eyes enough to the glory of Code Geass. Shame.
phoenix296
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Ping Pong the Animation 01
Well Peco's hubris got shattered in the blink of an eye.
Well Peco's hubris got shattered in the blink of an eye.
Cool thanks for the condensending tone. Was just curious why we're needing stuff for things like Amagi, shirobako, and the like as there was no hype or anything. 80% of the posts on those OTs are just anime gaffers copy and pasting their impressions from this thread.
Play the android/iOS game and join us in the despair!
Also the second season has the best episode of the series. The Halloween episode is awesome.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Orenchi no Furo Jijo
This was cute enough to sustain 4 minutes. Hoping for more monster dudes to show up.
This was cute enough to sustain 4 minutes. Hoping for more monster dudes to show up.
Decided to watch the anime of the year? Good choice.
Turin Turambar
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I didn't try to be condescending, I honestly thought some people wouldn't thought on it.
I mustn't... but I will.
Basileus777
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This is how they get you to buy those models.
R_thanatos
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You're dropping this when the rollercoaster has barely gained speed.
Well everyone in shiki is extra stupid. Everyone needs a giant slap , except like 2 characters in the show that did nothing wrong.
I guess that was because the 2 saboteurs + dragons were there.
I guess chaika just meet a better markswoman/marksman than herself.
YEEES SOMEONE is watching destiny ..
i'm really looking forward to those impressions.
It's working! I want ALL of them.
Saint Seiya Legend of Sanctuary (CG movie)
I went in with pretty low expectations, and the film still failed to meet them. Out of all the possible things you could do with Saint Seiya as a new stand alone film, reimagining the entire Sanctuary arc in a 90 minute movie probably isn't the best idea. The result is a fast paced but ultimately empty film devoid of character development or any real emotional impact or satisfaction.
There are things the film does pretty well. Grounding the core of the story in a modern world made the introductory parts of the movie more interesting than a typical adaptation would have. The CG work is actually pretty good here too, with really lively character animation and lots of facial animation detail. It added a lot to the humorous tone and made everyone look really expressive. Some of the comedy really works too, including a crazy random scene when Cancer Deathmask is introduced in a song and dance number.
Unfortunately that's about where the good stuff ends. The majority of the movie feels extremely rushed at the expense of any sort of actual characterization. Nothing about the world, the characters, or their motivations is really explored in a meaningful way. The entire crux of the conflict itself boils down to an event which the audience never sees, and is never really detailed, only referred to in passing towards the end of the film. Instead, much of the runtime is spent on extravagant but soulless action sequences which would not be out of place in a Transformers film. Many of the fights are also effectively pointless because they simply exist as physical spars to showcase a test of strength - the most boring sort of fights. The opening and climatic battles in the film would not be out of place as cutscenes in a Final Fantasy game, for better or for worse. The soundtrack is extremely fitting for the sort of film it tries to be, but that also makes it as forgettable as everything else.
Would not recommend to anyone looking for a good film. Might recommend to die-hard Saint Seiya fans who must watch everything in the franchise.
P.S. Saori's VA was fucking awful. AWFUL. BAD. TERRIBLE.
I went in with pretty low expectations, and the film still failed to meet them. Out of all the possible things you could do with Saint Seiya as a new stand alone film, reimagining the entire Sanctuary arc in a 90 minute movie probably isn't the best idea. The result is a fast paced but ultimately empty film devoid of character development or any real emotional impact or satisfaction.
There are things the film does pretty well. Grounding the core of the story in a modern world made the introductory parts of the movie more interesting than a typical adaptation would have. The CG work is actually pretty good here too, with really lively character animation and lots of facial animation detail. It added a lot to the humorous tone and made everyone look really expressive. Some of the comedy really works too, including a crazy random scene when Cancer Deathmask is introduced in a song and dance number.
Unfortunately that's about where the good stuff ends. The majority of the movie feels extremely rushed at the expense of any sort of actual characterization. Nothing about the world, the characters, or their motivations is really explored in a meaningful way. The entire crux of the conflict itself boils down to an event which the audience never sees, and is never really detailed, only referred to in passing towards the end of the film. Instead, much of the runtime is spent on extravagant but soulless action sequences which would not be out of place in a Transformers film. Many of the fights are also effectively pointless because they simply exist as physical spars to showcase a test of strength - the most boring sort of fights. The opening and climatic battles in the film would not be out of place as cutscenes in a Final Fantasy game, for better or for worse. The soundtrack is extremely fitting for the sort of film it tries to be, but that also makes it as forgettable as everything else.
Would not recommend to anyone looking for a good film. Might recommend to die-hard Saint Seiya fans who must watch everything in the franchise.
P.S. Saori's VA was fucking awful. AWFUL. BAD. TERRIBLE.
Baroquemantic
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Log Horizon 7
Well, I've seen enough episodes now to be able to say I really dig this show
. This is not really exclusive to this episode, but I really like how the mechanics and ways of the world are explained each episode. And Shiroe is a gotdamn boss. Homie's got plans and strategies for days.
Well, I've seen enough episodes now to be able to say I really dig this show
and that the OP song is trbl. ED song is meh
Aikatsu! 103
Both of Yurika's Loli Gothic songs have been my favorite songs in the series, and now that Sumire's taken up the mantle, her first solo song is pretty great. This was really more about Sumire than it was Akari, since her having a day as Ichigo's manager did serve as a nice callback to when Ichigo and Mizuki did the same thing, but by this point their relationship is pretty well established. Sumire's belief is more along the lines of astrology than it is tarot, which I suppose ties into the zodiac motif from the previous season. While this year is tairy tales, like Sumire channeling her inner Princess Kraehe.
Hinaki, from the preview, has my interest, and she uses Mikuru's brand. I think they intentionally chose these three brands to play to fans of the most popular characters. To which I say - keep doing it, it's working.
Both of Yurika's Loli Gothic songs have been my favorite songs in the series, and now that Sumire's taken up the mantle, her first solo song is pretty great. This was really more about Sumire than it was Akari, since her having a day as Ichigo's manager did serve as a nice callback to when Ichigo and Mizuki did the same thing, but by this point their relationship is pretty well established. Sumire's belief is more along the lines of astrology than it is tarot, which I suppose ties into the zodiac motif from the previous season. While this year is tairy tales, like Sumire channeling her inner Princess Kraehe.
Hinaki, from the preview, has my interest, and she uses Mikuru's brand. I think they intentionally chose these three brands to play to fans of the most popular characters. To which I say - keep doing it, it's working.
Basileus777
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The iDOLM@STER Movie
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No really, why the hell was this over 2 hours long?
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No really, why the hell was this over 2 hours long?
Saint Seiya Legend of Sanctuary (CG movie)
I went in with pretty low expectations, and the film still failed to meet them. Out of all the possible things you could do with Saint Seiya as a new stand alone film, reimagining the entire Sanctuary arc in a 90 minute movie probably isn't the best idea. The result is a fast paced but ultimately empty film devoid of character development or any real emotional impact or satisfaction.
There are things the film does pretty well. Grounding the core of the story in a modern world made the introductory parts of the movie more interesting than a typical adaptation would have. The CG work is actually pretty good here too, with really lively character animation and lots of facial animation detail. It added a lot to the humorous tone and made everyone look really expressive. Some of the comedy really works too, including a crazy random scene when Cancer Deathmask is introduced in a song and dance number.
Unfortunately that's about where the good stuff ends. The majority of the movie feels extremely rushed at the expense of any sort of actual characterization. Nothing about the world, the characters, or their motivations is really explored in a meaningful way. The entire crux of the conflict itself boils down to an event which the audience never sees, and is never really detailed, only referred to in passing towards the end of the film. Instead, much of the runtime is spent on extravagant but soulless action sequences which would not be out of place in a Transformers film. Many of the fights are also effectively pointless because they simply exist as physical spars to showcase a test of strength - the most boring sort of fights. The opening and climatic battles in the film would not be out of place as cutscenes in a Final Fantasy game, for better or for worse. The soundtrack is extremely fitting for the sort of film it tries to be, but that also makes it as forgettable as everything else.
Would not recommend to anyone looking for a good film. Might recommend to die-hard Saint Seiya fans who must watch everything in the franchise.
P.S. Saori's VA was fucking awful. AWFUL. BAD. TERRIBLE.
Please tell me there is a Lost Canvas S3 announcement at the end.
Urgh I've completely forgotten how they butchered Gold Saint designs. Shaka
Soredemo Machi wa Mawatteiru 4-6
Teacher is the best. Narrator is good. That tanuki (?) and his interruptions can go to hell though.
I've completely forgotten that the porn deleting scene was from this. Still great.
ED is lovely, got it on repeat, that akardeon.
90 minute standard is old hat. All movies have to be over 2 hours long at a minimum!
Dedication Through Light
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But they arent watching Buddycom or MajinBone.
Best TV series PA Works ever made.
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
FlyingSaucer
Banned
One of the few actually decent anime series of 2013.
Turin Turambar
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Passive Assassin
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gatdamn didn't know this was being animated... fall season 2014 saving anime!
*frothing demand intensifies*
I'd love him to work on another full show or film again, but I'll take what I can get. Thanks for the heads-up - looking forward to watching it later.
Denki-Gai 02
Wouldn't be an Akiba show without Momoi making an appearance to liven up the festivities. Thursday is the most relaxing day of the week this season, and having the two shows about anime culture start it off couldn't be better. There was a lot more dong going on in this episode than I expected. The midnight release for the light novel made me realize that for every Harry Potter, Japan has people who will do that for everything. (The Devil is an Idol, let me know when that one is animated. I'd watch it.) I think Fuga is pretty much the anime version of Tina Belcher, going off this one episode.
Wouldn't be an Akiba show without Momoi making an appearance to liven up the festivities. Thursday is the most relaxing day of the week this season, and having the two shows about anime culture start it off couldn't be better. There was a lot more dong going on in this episode than I expected. The midnight release for the light novel made me realize that for every Harry Potter, Japan has people who will do that for everything. (The Devil is an Idol, let me know when that one is animated. I'd watch it.) I think Fuga is pretty much the anime version of Tina Belcher, going off this one episode.
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Maximilian Kolbe
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Shirobako 01
Based Mizushima Tsutomu, only take him 24 mins to save PA Works.
Btw being anime staff is suffering.
And this shows have bunch of anime industry, like is that Production IG lol?
Based Mizushima Tsutomu, only take him 24 mins to save PA Works.
Btw being anime staff is suffering.
And this shows have bunch of anime industry, like is that Production IG lol?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Oh yeah, I forgot where that joke was from, but I've heard it before. It's one of those clever British wordplay jokes that would not go over in America. lol
AquaWateria
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Seems like Parasyte saved anime for me.
Based Migi, that's all I have to say.
Based Migi, that's all I have to say.
Shirobako 01
There's a game I'll be playing during this show - "How many of these shows within a show would I like to watch?". The reference to G-コレ suggests that it's taking place in something more or less analogous to our world, but unlike our world, there's a magical idol show on the air. Exodus is something I'm looking forward to in this layer of reality one level down, because of course I am.
Funny how the two shows most in tune with anime culture are also workplace comedies. (Though this one is more of a dramadey.) The beginning in school was nice, and I can't wait for the girls to reunite. Aoi is pretty good, and the two I want to follow the closest come from the areas of anime that I care the most about. Writing and voice acting. Having next episode sit in on a recording session sounds great. In some ways, it's like REC, and though I haven't seen Animation Runner Kuromi, I know that also covered this side of the industry, while Love Getchu was concentrated on the voice actors.
This isn't really new ground, per se, but the show still feels like its own thing. Exodus to tomorrow! I like what I see and hope that I have more shows in this reality to look at.
There's a game I'll be playing during this show - "How many of these shows within a show would I like to watch?". The reference to G-コレ suggests that it's taking place in something more or less analogous to our world, but unlike our world, there's a magical idol show on the air. Exodus is something I'm looking forward to in this layer of reality one level down, because of course I am.
Funny how the two shows most in tune with anime culture are also workplace comedies. (Though this one is more of a dramadey.) The beginning in school was nice, and I can't wait for the girls to reunite. Aoi is pretty good, and the two I want to follow the closest come from the areas of anime that I care the most about. Writing and voice acting. Having next episode sit in on a recording session sounds great. In some ways, it's like REC, and though I haven't seen Animation Runner Kuromi, I know that also covered this side of the industry, while Love Getchu was concentrated on the voice actors.
This isn't really new ground, per se, but the show still feels like its own thing. Exodus to tomorrow! I like what I see and hope that I have more shows in this reality to look at.
Basileus777
Member
Denki-Gai 2
A step down from the first episode, but it was still pretty funny.
A step down from the first episode, but it was still pretty funny.
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