It's all fun and games until somebody messes up the ojou-sama's drills.
Personally I find this whole thing hilarious and I'm surprised there were others playing along.
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It's all fun and games until somebody messes up the ojou-sama's drills.
Personally I find this whole thing hilarious and I'm surprised there were others playing along.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
It was fun pretending to be a proper butler for a while. ^^; Though yeah it's gotten old so I'm gonna stop. My apologies, ojou-sama.
No worries, you were a great butler. Can't say the same about that tsundere maid though.
Supernatural Drum 23
That's not how you put out a fire.
Usagi Idol Drop Master 24
I enjoyed this episode a lot since it's easy to relate to the core theme presented here. Made me remember similar situations in my life and it got to me a bit.
This is why I stopped watching after ep. 15 or 16
Dear Celestia-sama.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
They'd complain how they're not as good of singers as ponies.
Ponies cheat though, using other actresses to sing for them.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Only half of them...
jump_button
Banned
What the heck? This can't be real.lol bad art.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
This is not bad art.nothing will beat this
what where they on
I thought that it was mostly deliberate metaphors being made. Boxes = train cars = human bodies/self, what with sanetoshi's speech being in a train. May even have been a pun, dunno if any japanese speakers can elaborate.
I can accept the concept of momoka turning sanetoshi into a ghost due to the supernatural/magical status of the diary as it has already been established, and she was unable to completely banish him because sanetoshi interrupted her fate-transfer. (so instead of being banished completely from the world, he was turned into a ghost of sorts, able to interact in a very limited matter).
What I want to know is, how come Sanetoshi was able to transform her into a hat?
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I can accept the concept of momoka turning sanetoshi into a ghost due to the supernatural/magical status of the diary as it has already been established, and she was unable to completely banish him because sanetoshi interrupted her fate-transfer. (so instead of being banished completely from the world, he was turned into a ghost of sorts, able to interact in a very limited matter).
What I want to know is, how come Sanetoshi was able to transform her into a hat?
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Stylized? Yes.nothing will beat this
what where they on
Odd and weird art style. Yes.
Bad art? No.
jump_button
Banned
well I wouldn't called it that at all unless every ep is in the same art style maybe ill let you get away with bad art direction for fight but wouldn't call that the style of the show
But can you be trusted? I have reservations about that.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Whale biologist.
I've seen pretty shifty whale biologists in my day.
nothing will beat this
what where they on
that wacky looney toons episode was the only decent looking ep in that arc.
the rest looked like this
Jex
Member
I think that worked out well for the film. It gave it a reason to exist, rather than just have the same characters run through material that has already been well trodden. It's very easy to go wrong when you're making an anime movie based off a series, there's so many pitfalls. They could have just made it all fights, for example, but they didn't got that route either, which is a good thing.
It's rather commendable.
As you mentioned Stand Alone Complex you should probably also watch Moribito, as it's from the same director.
I'm going to assume you've seen most Ghibli stuff but I do recommend checking out Miyazaki's first film, Castle of Cagliostro which is an extremely well made adventure movie.
On the opposite side of that, you might also want to have a look at the works of Isao Takahata, he's a fairly realistic and down to earth director, which doesn't necessarily gel with what you've mentioned above, but he does some great stuff. Gauche the Cellist will only take about an hour of your time.
Mononoke is a rather strange series which most people, including myself, would recommend.
There's lots more, of course, but there's plenty of other resources, including the threads, to look for regarding that.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Idoru 24:
When did this show become Tamayura again? Seems like a long way from the wacky moe variety show and weird idoru Olympics from whenever ago.
Quite the :firehawk ending though.
When did this show become Tamayura again? Seems like a long way from the wacky moe variety show and weird idoru Olympics from whenever ago.
Quite the :firehawk ending though.
But the show is usually hideously ugly and bad looking so a departure from that is a good thing.
Hellsing321
Member
You should definitely watch Mushishi. Just be warned its an episodic show without an over arching plot, which really bothers some people for some reason. A show from this year I'd recommend is Wandering Son if the subject matter is something that seems interesting to you.
Idoru 24:
When did this show become Tamayura again? Seems like a long way from the wacky moe variety show and weird idoru Olympics from whenever ago.
Quite the :firehawk ending though.
You meant to post these screencaps:
Finished watching Fate/stay night the other day. It was not that good, but better than I expected it to be based on the first half of the show. It gets so much better in the second half, the last few episodes are pretty good. I like the entire idea behind it too. Too bad it has extremely bad animation (except in the last episode), and a really slow and boring first half.
I'd give it a 6 or a 7 out of 10.
I liked Unlimited Blade Works much more. Sure it was rushed, but I think the movie expects the viewer to know what the hell is going on for the most part. It's an alternate retelling of the series, so it doesn't bother explaining or showing stuff that's known from the series. If you watch it as a stand alone movie, sure, it's bad, but I can't, to me it's an extension of the series. And the good thing is, stuff is going on really fast, as opposed to the series, and the animation is gorgeous. 8 out of 10.
And now I've started Fate/Zero, and my god this is good. I'm happy that I saw FSN beforehand, sure, it spoiled the ending for me, but I enjoy watching all the known characters from FSN, all of their stories, the little things that allude to the first (or second, depending on your point of view) series. Anyway, I'm pleased so far, can't wait to see the rest.
I'd give it a 6 or a 7 out of 10.
I liked Unlimited Blade Works much more. Sure it was rushed, but I think the movie expects the viewer to know what the hell is going on for the most part. It's an alternate retelling of the series, so it doesn't bother explaining or showing stuff that's known from the series. If you watch it as a stand alone movie, sure, it's bad, but I can't, to me it's an extension of the series. And the good thing is, stuff is going on really fast, as opposed to the series, and the animation is gorgeous. 8 out of 10.
And now I've started Fate/Zero, and my god this is good. I'm happy that I saw FSN beforehand, sure, it spoiled the ending for me, but I enjoy watching all the known characters from FSN, all of their stories, the little things that allude to the first (or second, depending on your point of view) series. Anyway, I'm pleased so far, can't wait to see the rest.
PdotMichael
Banned
Idolmaster needs more fanservice
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
As much as I love the fight sequences in Heartcatch a full movie of that would be out of place. Plus the actual development time outside of the battle segments give those a bigger punch when they come around. Too much combat can be a detriment: for example, schlock like Advent Children or a Transformers movie, where the action is so non-stop it loses any impact after the first three or four fights.
Oh you're good. Definitely taking it to the next level here.
But I thought you liked Penguin Drum?
hosannainexcelsis
Member
LoGH Gaiden: 100 Billion etc. 9-12
'Twas nice to see Kircheis get some time in the limelight, instead of always being in Reinhard's shadow. One thing that really stood out to me when watching this is how well the visual depictions of the characters show their personalities - hunched shoulders for weariness, straight back for stiff formality, leaning forward while walking for resolved determination. It's not flashy or anything, but it's an attention to detail that helps create a convincing narrative.
But I have to say, these criminals keep making the dumbest mistakes.
'Twas nice to see Kircheis get some time in the limelight, instead of always being in Reinhard's shadow. One thing that really stood out to me when watching this is how well the visual depictions of the characters show their personalities - hunched shoulders for weariness, straight back for stiff formality, leaning forward while walking for resolved determination. It's not flashy or anything, but it's an attention to detail that helps create a convincing narrative.
But I have to say, these criminals keep making the dumbest mistakes.
Columbo had more convincing bluffs.
I really expected more fanservice out of it, actually.
Jex
Member
Perhaps you misunderstand me, I was saying that it's a good thing that the movie wasn't wall to wall fight sequences. That rarely makes for good storytelling or interesting characters.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
It's not nostalgia, it's mono no aware! :firehawk
I thought those would be too on the nose!
I'm going out of my way to not use that term, as you might be able to tell.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Oh, I do agree with you.
I was just pontificating on your thoughts.nothing will beat this
what where they on
Yes that was an awful abomination, and I was looking forward to seeing it animated to. :|
firehawk12
Subete no aware
For me nostalgia is an almost negative quality - i.e., the sad football star who hangs around high school 5 years after he graduated because his life sucks - so I insist on the distinction.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Level E 10
This was a good episode, surprisingly good for being non-comedic and
. The direction was effective in its use of layout, angles, and color, the art is the best it's been outside episode 4 - very evocative backgrounds - and the narrative is a poignant reflection on friendship and loss. Would have not expected this show could pull something like this off.
This was a good episode, surprisingly good for being non-comedic and
not having the Prince show up at all
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