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[hosannainexcelsis]

Wait, I thought people in general said Code Geass is so good, it's good. Haven't seen it meself.

My understanding is that Code Geass would have been good if Sunrise hadn't hijacked the plot so they could squeeze a sequel out of it, like the complaints about Tiger and Bunny. I haven't seen it myself either though.

Youtube mirror for the Hyouka PV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBI3mB27T3k&feature=youtu.be

Remember, Hyouka is KyoAni's new show.

It doesn't get classier than Bach cello suites.

 

[Thoraxes]

Youtube mirror for the Hyouka PV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBI3mB27T3k&feature=youtu.be

Remember, Hyouka is KyoAni's new show.

Eru is giving me a hnnngghhhhh attack. Especially with that ponytail with the scrunchy.

 

[jman2050]

Youtube mirror for the Hyouka PV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBI3mB27T3k&feature=youtu.be

Remember, Hyouka is KyoAni's new show.

I wanna punch that girl and her purple dead soulless eyes in her face.

A little too much K-On in the art style for my tastes, but it is visually excellent, as per usual from the studio. You're not making a stupid moe comedy for once, make this one count!

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Youtube mirror for the Hyouka PV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBI3mB27T3k&feature=youtu.be

Remember, Hyouka is KyoAni's new show.

Character designs look nice. The eye thing thats going on is intriguing and when dude was reading the book.

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Remember, animegaf is filled with cynics. Most things that are praised elsewhere, animegaf will only admit to them being good "ironically".

You say that like it's a bad thing.

 

[RurouniZel]

Youtube mirror for the Hyouka PV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBI3mB27T3k&feature=youtu.be

Remember, Hyouka is KyoAni's new show.

This looks really nice! I love Kyoto Animation SO much! :3

 

[jman2050]

Remember, animegaf is filled with cynics. Most things that are praised elsewhere, animegaf will only admit to them being good "ironically".

You are not special.

 

[Noirulus]

O_O + KyoAni + Purple =

ALL GLORY TO KYOANI

I wanna punch that girl and her purple dead soulless eyes in her face.

Why is your hate so violent?

 

[RurouniZel]

You are (not) special.

Fixed for anime-ness.

 

[Brazil]

Its like watching a show that saw what everyone else did to be successful, then tried to imitate it. Only the imitation is poorly done, several dramatic scenes come off as forced, or simply empty. Major moments meant to be cathartic ring hollow.

Plot lines and tangents are created and abandoned with little or no resolution. I can list off 2 impressive and memorable scenes, both of which are found in the first 4 episodes, before the show went to hell. Unsurprisingly, both involve this song.

That song's freaking awesome.

 

[iavi]

In the opening scenes of that Hyouka PV, I just realized that you can begin to see around the corner as the camera moves in. They are working some serious voodoo with the CG, I am impressed.

 

[MotionBlue]

That song's freaking awesome.

It really is. The scenes using it are improved greatly by its inclusion.

Youtube mirror for the Hyouka PV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBI3mB27T3k&feature=youtu.be

Remember, Hyouka is KyoAni's new show.

It looks... okay, I guess? Am I missing something? Aside from looking pretty I don't understand why people are creaming undergarments.

 

[iavi]

It looks... okay, I guess? Am I missing something? Aside from looking pretty I don't understand why people are creaming undergarments.

Haha, its environmental work is the only thing I'm creaming undergarments for. Everything else looks like nothing I'd be interested in, unfortunately. Status quo for Kyoani & I.

 

[jman2050]

It looks... okay, I guess? Am I missing something? Aside from looking pretty I don't understand why people are creaming undergarments.

It's well animated and the lighting is very good. Also it's KyoAni so it'll actually have more than 10 frames of animation a minute

Of course if the show turns out to be a snoozefest none of that will mean jack shit, but well, that's something we don't need to worry about for a few more weeks.

Those purple eyes are downright cancerous though. Girl needs to see a specialist or something.

 

[Noirulus]

It looks... okay, I guess? Am I missing something? Aside from looking pretty I don't understand why people are creaming undergarments.

Mm, well, I don't think anyone is that hyped for it. Just chiming in on the nice character design and good use of lighting in some of the scenes.

 

[Ultimadrago]

Yep.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

What about the two movies, Death and Rebirth and the End of Evangelion? Are they worth picking up?

I'm conflicted about Death and Rebirth. On the one hand, I'm glad I bought it because Death is very much worth watching. On the other, I don't feel comfortable suggesting someone pay money for a glorified recap episode.

I think it comes down to how much you like the original series. If you just can't get enough Eva, then I'd definitely pick it up.

Wait, I thought people in general said Code Geass is so good, it's good. Haven't seen it meself.

Code Geass is 50% so good, it's good, 50% so bad, it's good, and 100% awesome.

 

[Femmeworth]

Wait, I thought people in general said Code Geass is so good, it's good. Haven't seen it meself.

 

[Instro]

Youtube mirror for the Hyouka PV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBI3mB27T3k&feature=youtu.be

Remember, Hyouka is KyoAni's new show.

Looks great, mad hyped for this show.

 

[iavi]

.Code Geass is 50% so good, it's good, 50% so bad, it's good, and 100% awesome.

Haha, never been said better.

 

[jman2050]

Code Geass is 50% so good, it's good, 50% so bad, it's good, and 100% awesome.

I like this explanation.

 

[Cwarrior]

Youtube mirror for the Hyouka PV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBI3mB27T3k&feature=youtu.be

Remember, Hyouka is KyoAni's new show.

damn it I kyoani is going make that uguu~money from this

Makes me sad that Tanaka is wasting his time on stuff like this.

 

[Articalys]

Black Rock Shooter 7

For a show like this, that was actually a decent twist.
Just one more episode to go.

 

[Crash Station]

Guilty Crown 21

Yes! It isn't exactly what I wanted out of a void user battle, but it was damn close. It would have been nice if we got a bit more back story for the Daath kid before this happened, but ah well.

This is quite the adequate endgame. Feels like the final dungeon in a sci-fi JRPG like Xenosaga or something. Really good pacing and reliance on certain tactics to make the trek more enjoyable for the audience like ally separation.

Next week should be great.

 

[Jubern]

What about the two movies, Death and Rebirth and the End of Evangelion? Are they worth picking up?

As other people said, D&R is useless.
End of Evangelion on the other hand is, as it says, the ending. So you kinda need it yes.

 

[NewFresh]

Remember, animegaf is filled with cynics. Most things that are praised elsewhere, animegaf will only admit to them being good "ironically".

We are also jaded and look down on others. Don't try to sell us short there buddy.

 

[Lafiel]

Youtube mirror for the Hyouka PV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBI3mB27T3k&feature=youtu.be

Remember, Hyouka is KyoAni's new show.

OMG they used that song from Evangelion in the trailer

AOTY 2012.

 

[Ice Lightning]

As other people said, D&R is useless.
End of Evangelion on the other hand is, as it says, the ending. So you kinda need it yes.

Isn't End of Evangelion just a retelling of the final two TV episodes due to fan demand though?

 

[Brazil]

Isn't End of Evangelion just a retelling of the final two TV episodes due to fan demand though?

It's a retelling of the events of the last two episodes from a perspective that isn't that of Shinji's messed up mind. It's also the real ending.

 

[Femmeworth]

It's a retelling of the events of the last two episodes from a perspective that isn't that of Shinji's messed up mind. It's also the real ending.

The TV ending and the movie are both the real ending. -_-

Code Geass is 50% so good, it's good, 50% so bad, it's good, and 100% awesome.

I'd say it's more like 25% good, 50% meh, 25% bad, and 100% a waste of time.

 

[wonzo]

Sooo.
On a scale of Eiken to Code Geass, where does Guilty Crown lie?
Is it a entertaining bad? Or is it just plainly awful?

i haven't seen cg yet but i'd easily put it closer to eiken. i kinda want to troll you into watching it after you brought up eiken but i dont have THE HEART to do it

Youtube mirror for the Hyouka PV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBI3m...ature=youtu.be

Remember, Hyouka is KyoAni's new show.

lookin pretty damn good. next season's gonna own

OMG they used that song from Evangelion in the trailer

AOTY 2012.

lol

 

[cajunator]

Hyouka looks nice. Her eyes are gorgeous.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

Isn't End of Evangelion just a retelling of the final two TV episodes due to fan demand though?

No. To say anything more would spoil it.

 

[Uchip]

elongated iris being all detailed is weirding me out
anime has truely reached a new plane of existence

 

[MotionBlue]

BRS 07

Ha ha ha, oh man.

The story of "little bird" is the worst kids book ever.

Spoiler

So Mato hated sorrow/envy etc. So BRS, her Avatar so to speak ran around slaying those shades that embodied those emotions(Eg. Yomi). In killing the shades, the person would forget the pain and memories associated with it.

Turns out this is Mato's own way of dealing with her personal suffering and sorrow. So while this may have seemed the right thing to do, it was akin to cutting off an entire limb at the smallest sign of infection instead of letting the person deal with the situation naturally?

"Strength" is a shade/avatar that switched places with her person. BRS looks about to die after this Mato's epiphany. Yomi starts to remember Mato, in effect reviving her shade to help her.

Kinda cool in a convoluted way.

Code Geass is 50% so good, it's good, 50% so bad, it's good, and 100% awesome.

Best explanation ever.

 

[Brazil]

The TV ending and the movie are both the real ending. -_-

Yeah, ok, but EoE's tangible.

 

[Nonoriri]

Isn't End of Evangelion just a retelling of the final two TV episodes due to fan demand though?

Not even a little bit.

 

[dakkumauji]

Inu x Boku SS 10

Something happened and something will probably be revealed or something, but all I remember were Karuta's scenes and more of Kage's S&M classifications.

 

[Azure J]

Code Geass is 50% so good, it's good, 50% so bad, it's good, and 100% awesome.

This is seriously box cover material. Still for all, I don't think it's anywhere near as good if you watch it now versus when it was airing week by week. Holy shit, that might have been my favorite anime watching experience of the past decade just for some of the online fandom/viewership moments.

Spoiler

Never forget Emperor Missile.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Guilty Crown 21

Yes! It isn't exactly what I wanted out of a void user battle, but it was damn close. It would have been nice if we got a bit more back story for the Daath kid before this happened, but ah well.

This is quite the adequate endgame. Feels like the final dungeon in a sci-fi JRPG like Xenosaga or something. Really good pacing and reliance on certain tactics to make the trek more enjoyable for the audience like ally separation.

Next week should be great.

But we had plenty of back story on Daath last episode in the back story episode and then in this one too. What more did you want?

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

Yeah, ok, but EoE's tangible.

:|

 

[Branduil]

What about the two movies, Death and Rebirth and the End of Evangelion? Are they worth picking up?

Why wouldn't you want to watch the superior ending?

 

[dakkumauji]

Youtube mirror for the Hyouka PV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBI3mB27T3k&feature=youtu.be

Remember, Hyouka is KyoAni's new show.

Them eyes.

I like it. I never had much hype for this before but now it is building.

 

[Articalys]

Oh, also, the preview for the final Black Rock Shooter episode looks pretty hype.

Spoiler

BRS/Mato vs. IBRS, hopefully with lots of sweet action.

 

[LayLa]

Hyouka & One Off OVA trailers both looking good!

 

[Narag]

G Gundam 25

Master Asia scored a gundam sized horse for his gundam. Mostly a worthless clip episode though. It's right at the halfway point so maybe it'll be a balance point for the halves since everything is effectively reset.

Shin Mazinger Z 15

The truth about Lorelei was rather tragic. Stroheim's request to her was silly though. Didn't really care for this little arc all told as it seemed to be more or less an over the top way to

Spoiler

introduce Kenzo and reveal Shiro and Kouji's mother. If it plants a seed of resentment between Shiro and Kouji though I'll have to retract the sentiment of it being something I care for.

Heartcatch Precure 3

The blue haired girl is the next Precure? Didn't see that coming.

Sailor Moon R 3

Uh, the stuff with Jupiter was a bit more serious than expected.

Sailor Moon R 4

Y'know, I hope a good grudge between Mamoru and Eiru is formed. Couldn't get enough of him vs Zoisite in the first series.

Spoiler

Mamoru and the Moonlight Knight in the same place at the same time? Now that I didn't expect.

Sailor Moon R 5

The sleeping bag gag and the rest of the lunch sequence was hilarious. Really liked how easily An ditched her disguise too. Can't quite put my finger on why but it just felt right.

Spoiler

What the hell at everything after the break? I came for silliness and instead recieved intensity and awesome.

I can't handle this tonight.

 

[Brazil]

:|

In contrast.

It is tangible, though.

 

[Novid]

only thing i go hhnng/cajin for is Poison these days. its just the same breedertasic bullcrap yall into that was fun way back when but the reality is i like pretty things too- but i dont wanna feel icky about it.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

PV for One Off, featuring motorcycles from Honda.

More details:

The Junichi Sato-directed anime will be released as an original video animation (OVA) in 2012. Other staff include:

Original Character Design: Kouhaku Kuroboshi (Kino's Journey)
Chief Director: Shigeru Kimiya (Gift ~eternal rainbow~, Hand Maid Mai)
Composition, Script: Masashi Suzuki (Kanokon: The Girl Who Cried Fox, Koe de Oshigoto!)
Character Design: Atsuko Watanabe (GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class, Ōkamikakushi)
Animation Production: TYO Animations (Tamayura, Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku)
Special Support: Honda

The OVA will feature the second-year high school student Haruno Shiozaki and her growth as a person after a fateful meeting in her parents' country boardinghouse.

 

[Ultimadrago]

only thing i go hhnng/cajin for is Poison these days. its just the same breedertasic bullcrap yall into that was fun way back when but the reality is i like pretty things too- but i dont wanna feel icky about it.

Couldn't help myself.