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[Regulus Tera]

You all really just let him sit back and marathon Eva like that? You guys are sick...

Look, it was either this or School Days. If we are gonna soil a virgin soul we might as well do it with something that's actually good well-made historically important.

 

[Dresden]

I think steroyd did School Days last year. Truly, a man who cares about science.

 

[Defuser]

Bodacious Space Pirates
K..Kuroneko??!?! and Chiaki Oh my gaud wa

Something is off about this show I can't put a finger on it.

 

[Jex]

You all really just let him sit back and marathon Eva like that? You guys are sick...

It's not like we encouraged him.

 

[Steroyd]

Neon Genisis Evangelion - 24

The fifth child was found, wait he's what!? And a what!? Hang on the feeling was mutual!? WAT!?

 

[Haly]

BEST CHARACTER IN THE ENTIRE SERIES.

Let us celebrate:

 

[Articalys]

God, there are so many things I wish I had been able to go into blind. Sheer cultural osmosis has dulled a lot of twists and turns for me.

Those clouds are going to waste, someone tell this man to make a solatorobo movie, if he wants he can change everyone to cats.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--3NQOgzEdSQ/TaWu9iBLJ6I/AAAAAAAAGv8/xK6zl96eJb0/s1600/Solatorobo_red_the_hunter_art1.jpg[IMG]
Am not sure if it's going to be any good but sure it will have some damn nice clouds.[/QUOTE]
Combine Shinkai's cloud/landscape experience with Hosoda's furry experience from his next film. Ultimate partnership right there.

Also:

[B]Sora no Woto 1[/B]

Hey, this is pretty cool. Not too many shows give you a full insert song [I]in French[/I] in the first episode.

 

[Regulus Tera]

oh boy the last two episodes i am fapping while waiting

 

[DY_nasty]

Wait? School Days is a good show? I thought that was just a running joke.

 

[Thoraxes]

Utena 28

Spoiler

Ruka

kinda looks like Ikuhara himself. I wonder if that was intentional or not. More of whatever is happening is happening, and I have a feeling I will soon full grasp the nature of what is actually occurring. Little by little, more of it is being filled in, and as I approach episode 33, I am heavy in anticipation for what is to come next.

Wait? School Days is a good show? I thought that was just a running joke.

Everyone has to do two things: Watch Evangelion, and learn how to become a proper man. School Days just fills in that second requirement.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Wait? School Days is a good show? I thought that was just a running joke.

School Days is a good experience.

Utena 28

Spoiler

Ruka

kinda looks like Ikuhara himself. I wonder if that was intentional or not. More of whatever is happening is happening, and I have a feeling I will soon full grasp the nature of what is actually occurring. Little by little, more of it is being filled in, and as I approach episode 33, I am heavy in anticipation for what is to come next.

Spoilers: Chuchu is Ikuhara.

 

[Haly]

Darkside I hope you're taking notes.

This is how you marathon.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Darkside I hope you're taking notes.

This is how you marathon.

Darkside isn't really marathoning Sailor Moon; he's Endurance Running it.

 

[Dresden]

The final episode of School Days is amusing enough to watch, but no more than that imo.

Unless you're addicted to rage.

 

[Acid08]

Gurren Lagann 15

I can't stop smiling.

 

[iavi]

Steins;Gate end

Tearing up so much right now. What a great ending. I was actually expecting

Spoiler

Okabe to sacrifice himself completely so his past self could be happy with Makise after certain events happened, but I'm glad that didn't happen since it would be too damn sad.

This was an amazing show. What started out as a silly minor time travel theory show ended up as an intense, dramatic and heartwarming sci-fi thriller. Okabe went from an amusing troll to one of the most sympathetic anime characters in recent memory. The rest of the cast is also very likable, each having their own vices and troubles that make them quite sympathetic as well. The way

Spoiler

Mayuri became a major focus for a while

was really something I loved. No character felt undeveloped with the possible exception of Daru, but even he got some good development. I suppose

Spoiler

Braun's story arc

feels a bit incomplete, but I'm honestly cool with that.

Any complaints I have are completely overshadowed by how masterfully well done this was. The directing, story, art, animation; it was all great. I really did not expect to like it so much, but man am I glad I picked it back up after watching the first episode on release and then shelving it with the intention to drop. Now that would've been a major mistake.

Gotta gather my thoughts before and if I decide to do a big write-up, but this is definitely going to affect my 2011 list.

So good to see another enjoy it like I did. Steins; Gate was one of the better written and just damn enjoyable series to air in a long time. Though, I agree with you in saying that

Spoiler

its writing was bolstered, and shielded from complaint in some respects, by the overwhelmingly effective characterization of Okabe. The charm behind his usual bravado, and subsequent, subtle descent into instability really does almost veil the fact that the other characters got little to no fleshing out. They all had enough of a motive to their actions, and schticks to entertain, but barely anyone besides Kurisu got the actual time to show more. Her getting just enough to show just how much of a fucking BRO she is.

And, you know, in a case like this, I can't fault them. Work with what you got. They had a limited amount of time to portray the story, and they, instead of focusing on extraneous dead ends, focused on the most effective way to do it; that being the actual window through which the viewers see in. That's just solid direction, and it deserves props.

 

[Jex]

Wait? School Days is a good show? I thought that was just a running joke.

School Days is a memorable and powerful experience.

 

[Regulus Tera]

The final episode of School Days is amusing enough to watch, but no more than that imo.

Unless you're addicted to rage.

You cannot expect to fully feel the

Spoiler

schadenfreude

in School Days' ending unless you let it tarnish you in every episode.

 

[Basileus777]

If I hadn't already been spoiled, all the talk of School Days in this thread would probably be enough to make me watch it.

 

[wsippel]

Bodacious Space Pirates 1

Lighthearted and harmless fun with likable characters and a cute protagonist. Really enjoyable. Will continue.


Symphogear 1

Grimdark and brutal as expected, trailer and promo artwork were an elaborate troll, will give this one more episode. Could go either way, emo or psychotic and badass. Will continue if it's the latter. It's most likely going to be the former.


High School DxD 1

That was unexpectedly bloody and violent for what looked like another generic harem fanservice show. I think I'm going to enjoy this.

 

[Thoraxes]

Bodacious Space Pirates
K..Kuroneko??!?! and Chiaki Oh my gaud wa

Something is off about this show I can't put a finger on it.

Not enough Chiaki Omigawa.

 

[DY_nasty]

I'm off to watch School Days then! (Yes, this is the fourth time I've put Sailor Moon on the backburner. Judge me.)

Gurren Lagann 15

I can't stop smiling.

Gurrenn Lagann put hair on my chest.

 

[Hellsing321]

The final episode of School Days is amusing enough to watch, but no more than that imo.

Unless you're addicted to rage.

The final episode means nothing until you endured through all the episodes that came before it.

 

[Danj]

Roundcats episode 1

Loved this so much I was even inspired to draw one in MS Paint:

 

[Jex]

The final episode means nothing until you endured through all the episodes that came before it.

That's right, you have to go on the journey before you can claim the prize.

 

[Dresden]

Bunch of rageaholics here.

 

[Regulus Tera]

I'm off to watch School Days then! (Yes, this is the fourth time I've put Sailor Moon on the backburner. Judge me.)

AnimeGAF are masters of peer pressure.

Roundcats episode 1

Loved this so much I was even inspired to draw one in MS Paint:

awww <3

 

[Unknown Soldier]

In Japan, THE IDOLM@STER Blu-rays come packed with CDs which include all the music from the show, including all the songs heard in whole or part in the episodes. These CDs aren't sold separately, so you need to buy the episodes to get the CDs. Why am I not surprised by this turn of events.

Bunch of rageaholics here.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/34897419/helios_big_version_by_IkeTheGreat.gif

 

[Jex]

Sora no Woto 1

Hey, this is pretty cool. Not too many shows give you a full insert song in French in the first episode.

e: Oh, same director as Elfen Lied, that explains why this OP also rips off Gustav Klimt.

I think he prefers the term 'inspired by'.

 

[Hellsing321]

Bunch of rageaholics here.

I'm a rage connoisseur, good sir.

 

[trejo]

High School DxD 1

NOPE.

 

[Danj]

awww <3

I know, right? It's the first time there's been an anime I liked with a main character I can actually draw.

 

[Hitokage]

They're really not. A few traitors people are members of both, besides that there is just about no overlap whatsoever in posters...

Maybe not among the moustaches.

 

[Articalys]

I think he prefers the term 'inspired by'.

Yes, I know, I know, I just thought it was the "AnimeGAF way" to over-exaggerate things a little bit.
I really didn't know it was the same director until I looked it up just before that post though. Should have just gone with my original line about EL beating it to the punch with the Klimt style OP.
It's not like Mamoru Kanbe is reading this forum anyway.

Sora no Woto 2

This really is a nice show. Good balance of comedy and more 'serious' themes.

 

[Thoraxes]

Utena 29

A relatively

Spoiler

drama-filled

episode, though i've always found the

Spoiler

Juri/Jury-centric

episodes to be moreso than others. The ending was pretty bittersweet.

 

[Solune]

It doesn't have to be this way.

Although I will admit that in the context of :icarus long hair is infinitely superior to short.

I knew we could come to a consensus. Really Senjou will always be the best in ___monogatari. Kanbaru will just have stolen the looks and stole it well.

Ambitiously pedo, right?

It takes courage.

Amagami Plus 1: Poor Hanazono. Losing all his female voters because of porn mags. Then again why stuff as many of those as you would textbooks in your schoolbag if you'd want to have a chance at presidency. Kurosawa and her bunch should just run an old fashioned smear campaign. She's got connections or something right? Sae running for pres is, I suppose, the joke entrant (an absolute requirement in any high school election!).

Ayatsuji is still pretty cool while Junichi is still the same (dat photoshoot and bathing dream).

All in all, it's more of the same Amagami. As long as I don't get trolled to hell again when the time comes. Not enough Nishishishi.

Indeed.

Amagami SS Plus 1

Wouldn't be Amagami without the fat girl being sorely neglected. Someone call me once they get around to the new sex hair arc.

I'll make sure you're notified.

Ladies and gentleman it's here, the first (faux?) intellectual discussion of Nisemonogatari, spoilers of course: http://ghostlightning.wordpress.com/2012/01/08/nisemonogatari-01-and-the-courage-to-be-authentic/

And the first non-intellectual discussion: http://blogsuki.com/archives/2012/01/07/5563/

See, Nisemonogatari caters to all audiences.

Bunch of rageaholics here.

KNIM adaptation will bring out the rage in those seeking it.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Maybe not among the moustaches.

This must be that ironic use of opposites that I keep hearing about.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Steins;Gate end

Tearing up so much right now. What a great ending. I was actually expecting

Spoiler

Okabe to sacrifice himself completely so his past self could be happy with Makise after certain events happened, but I'm glad that didn't happen since it would be too damn sad.

This was an amazing show. What started out as a silly minor time travel theory show ended up as an intense, dramatic and heartwarming sci-fi thriller. Okabe went from an amusing troll to one of the most sympathetic anime characters in recent memory. The rest of the cast is also very likable, each having their own vices and troubles that make them quite sympathetic as well. The way

Spoiler

Mayuri became a major focus for a while

was really something I loved. No character felt undeveloped with the possible exception of Daru, but even he got some good development. I suppose

Spoiler

Braun's story arc

feels a bit incomplete, but I'm honestly cool with that.

Any complaints I have are completely overshadowed by how masterfully well done this was. The directing, story, art, animation; it was all great. I really did not expect to like it so much, but man am I glad I picked it back up after watching the first episode on release and then shelving it with the intention to drop. Now that would've been a major mistake.

Gotta gather my thoughts before and if I decide to do a big write-up, but this is definitely going to affect my 2011 list.

I'll do the write-up for you. I'll travel back into the past to do it though:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=31087233&postcount=9510

 

[Thoraxes]

Ladies and gentleman it's here, the first (faux?) intellectual discussion of Nisemonogatari, spoilers of course: http://ghostlightning.wordpress.com/2012/01/08/nisemonogatari-01-and-the-courage-to-be-authentic/

And the first non-intellectual discussion: http://blogsuki.com/archives/2012/01/07/5563/

First off, that second one... wut

Some choice quality quotes from the second one:

That&#8217;s just begging to be photoshopped into a cock. Oh Shaft, that&#8217;s what you wanted, isn&#8217;t it.

Why does this scene remind me of 24? &#8220;WHERE&#8217;S MAYOI&#8217;S PANTIES! TELL ME! TELL ME NOW!!!&#8221;

So electrifying. The dripping symbolism is why Shinbo is still chasing Ikuhara. Shinbo&#8217;s not at that level yet.

(Somewhere, a generation is growing up without having watched To Catch A Predator. There&#8217;s going to be kids wondering, &#8220;Who the fuck is Chris Hansen?&#8221; much to their detriment. He was a warrior. He fought for you like how Aragorn fought for Frodo at Black Gate of Mordor.)

 

[Steroyd]

Neon Genisis Evangelion - 25

This episode brought to you by Shaft.

 

[wonzo]

Neon Genisis Evangelion - 25

This episode brought to you by Shaft.

You should watch EoE straight after episode 26.

 

[Thoraxes]

Utena 30

At first I was:

But then I was:

 

[weeaboo]

Neon Genisis Evangelion - 25

This episode brought to you by Shaft.

Is your brain ok? Now you should watch End of Evangelion.

 

[Jex]

Sora no Woto 2

This really is a nice show. Good balance of comedy and more 'serious' themes.

Just wait till he lifts more classic scenes from Elfin Lied.

 

[Articalys]

Just wait till he lifts more classic scenes from Elfin Lied.

Alright, alright, I'm sorry if I offended you or something earlier; I'll delete it if that helps.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Shinbo wishes he were as classy as Anno.

 

[Cwarrior]

You should watch EoE straight after episode 26.

Damn, are you guys trying to break this young mans mind.

 

[Jex]

Alright, alright, I'm sorry if I offended you or something earlier; I'll delete it if that helps.

Huh? I'm not offended! I'm being serious, you're making valid points!

Apparently my tone isn't very clear.
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[Fate/Zero 11 Uncut]

It's not like there was a 'scene missing' in the original version. It just feels that lots of parts of the conversations were trimmed or removed, a long with certain shots which really help to set the tone of the episode. Of course, it still contained glorious verbal beatdowns of Saber, which is what everyone really wants. It's all about talking heads anyway.

 

[Articalys]

Oh. Okay then.
I've never actually seen Elfen Lied though, just its OP, so any references probably went straight over my head.

 

[krypt0nian]

I know AnimeGAF usually hates anime, but from fans of Prince of Tennis, how is the new show?

I love the older stuff so much.