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[wonzo]

Upotte!! 6

outside of dat yuri this was a pretty dull episode. maybe if we're lucky we'll get another episode of 1 and 5's calibre.

Did he

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get neutered?

though, I can't remember if they have to shave a cat's entire underside for that...

quick dry cement is a truly horrifying substance

 

[Crash Station]

Kara no Kyoukai 2

If someone tells you she's a murderer, believe her!

I liked the animation when Kokuto was running in the forest at the end. That was nicely done.

80% of this was boring as hell though. It is nice as back story for Kokuto and Shiki, but man was I about to fall asleep. And there were no cool action sequences like the one in the first film

 

[Brazil]

The stuff Dresden posted

Geez.

 

[Ultimadrago]

Truth.

Both of these are very much part of how face-palm inducing things get.

The

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train switch thing

especially. I was like, "Don't do this, guys...guys...guys..." and they did it without apology nor remorse!

 

[Regulus Tera]

Korra no Densetsu whatever number we are on

CGI overuse aside, this was an incredible episode. Great action, very imaginative use of bending, and just the right amount of comedy woven into the story. It's gonna follow the clichéd "traditional arts vs technology" trope, but I can't complain when it's been integrated this well into the narrative. My only nag with the show would be that Bolin and Mako have very little to do during these instances.

Poyopoyo whatever

Stop making fun of the bad haircuts.

 

[tiff]

For Victorique and Kujo, though, in my opinion their lowlight is from ep. 18 (sorry I said 19 before, it's 18) when

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after watching a girl (who was working for one organization) die painfully of poison and then saving the day, they have a nice chat with her killer (who was working for a rival one), and Victorique quite understandingly tells hims that she knows his real identity and that he's working for the people he does because they're holding his sister prisoner. As if that completely excuses the multiple murders that'd occurred in the episode (I only mentioned the cruelest one, but there were several others, and I'm pretty sure he was involved in some of them too)? Ah... I'm not so sure about that... but yeah, okay, here's that important thing the people you work for want, that all the other people had died fighting over, bye. Victorique does keep one piece of key information to herself, but still, it's pretty messed up stuff. No mention at all of what he'd just done moments before. Oh, you did it because they're holding your sister? Alright, murder's fine with me then! That's not how it works...

Oh yeah, and did I mention that the girl who dies was an orphan or something like that, and died saying how she was scared and wanted to live so she could figure out her birthday, because she believes that people who die without knowing their birthdays will have a bad after life? Kujo looks sad for a moment, but seems to have forgotten the whole thing a few minutes later when the scene in the above paragraph occurs.

And then the episode ends with the guy, smiling in happiness thanks to Victorique's actions.

Overall I found the episode pretty disturbing, and it's something I can't entirely forget, and for the worst reasons.

Yeah that was pretty weird.

That girl was cool too.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Space Brothers 7

That's a lot of stereotypical images of Texas in one image. Bravo!

Anyway, this was another good episode. Some nice visual touches with the bubbles, the fast-forwarding, and the blackout goggles (which, though certainly not as striking or powerful, reminded me of that one transition in Chihayafuru 3 in its unexpected nature). There was good tension in the JAXA scenes, particularly in the first one, and Mutta's frustration was handled in a moving manner. The pug was adorable, as usual. If I were to make any criticism, it would be that the pacing felt loose, even more than usual, but it wasn't a big deal. Oh, and a tablet with screens on both sides doesn't seem the most practical design.

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Even with the news continually harping on the fire extinguisher man, I wasn't expecting him to be a Chekhov's Gun.

Can't wait for next week!

 

[chickdigger802]

Upotte 6

Poor Eru T_T

Angry sig!

GUN YURI.

Jelly sig!

Was a pretty 'standard' eps. Was enjoyable enough.

 

[survivor]

Gosick stuff

Now I don't regret dropping the show at all.

 

[Narag]

Space Brothers 7

Oh man, this was too good.

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I was waiting for Nanba to be given a chance to shine with the fire extinguisher guy. Now to see just how he handled things.

 

[Makoto]

:silverlink

:vomit

that said kc's original designs were handled by the designer for keion

Oh. Well, fun things are still fun.

 

[cajunator]

We had two blu rays of shounen, seventy-five dvds of romcom, five box sets of high-budget nomiminA, a manga half-full of catgirls, a whole galaxy of multi-colored moe, slice of life, mecha, gag anime... Also, a quart of fantasy, a quart of shoujou, a case of Hentai, a pint of raw ecchi, and two dozen Yuri's. Not that we needed all that for the trip, but once you get locked into a serious anime collection, the tendency is to push it as far as you can.

The only thing that really worried me was the lolis. There is nothing in the world more helpless and irresponsible and depraved than a man in the depths of a loli binge, and I knew we'd get into that rotten stuff pretty soon.

Sounds similar to my own collection. its definitely true that the collector mentality is very strong once youve started. You might end up with Green green, hanaukyo maid team, polyphonica....not that I did or anything >_>

It hurts more to avoid it.

This thread completes me.

I see dudes. All further comparisons between the two are henceforth invalid.

Truth. Is there a single male in K-on? I don't recall seeing one.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Truth. Is there a single male in K-on? I don't recall seeing one.

There's the guy in the guitar shop. He's the only male with a speaking role I can recall.

 

[Ultimadrago]

Now I don't regret dropping the show at all.

You really shouldn't regret it.


All that said, I still like Victorique.

 

[chickdigger802]

Sounds similar to my own collection. its definitely true that the collector mentality is very strong once youve started. You might end up with Green green, hanaukyo maid team, polyphonica....not that I did or anything >_>



This thread completes me.



Truth. Is there a single male in K-on? I don't recall seeing one.

Ritsu's bro is another one.

 

[tiff]

Gosick isn't bad.

 

[Narag]

Poyopoyo 19

Tragedy strikes on the most innocent of days.

 

[cajunator]

No shame in liking Victorique. She's not the problem at all.

 

[Dresden]

There's the guy in the guitar shop. He's the only male with a speaking role I can recall.

Don't forget about Ritsu's brother.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Don't forget about Ritsu's brother.

Did he show up in the first season? Because that's all I've seen so far.

 

[Dresden]

Did he show up in the first season? Because that's all I've seen so far.

Oh, no. Sorry, thought you'd seen the second season.

 

[Brazil]

Fate/Zero 10

Huh. So Rin was born a badass.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Poyopoyo 19

The horror!

 

[sonicmj1]

Sakamichi no Apollon 5

Great episode, once again. Kaoru's great. Sentarou is great. I liked the way the tin-can-phone scene was done a lot.

Tsuritama 5

It's really nice watching Yuki grow as a person. That, and the pleasing visuals, make the show really relaxing to watch. But I still feel like I'm waiting for some sort of more meaningful conflict to happen. It's not really a problem, though.

I still don't really know what I expect from this show.

Sankarea 6

This episode was a little uneven, but it's still working in a way that I like, more often than not. A lot of the discussion in Furuya's backyard wasn't handled very well, but the art with the hydrangea garden and the late night scenes reminded me what I watch it for.

It's the only show of these four that I took screens of, after all.

I don't think it was necessarily bad writing that

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Rea didn't freak out at Furuya filming her.

But I'll be disappointed if the parallels aren't explicitly explored before the show ends. It's one aspect of the tragic situation here that make it so compelling to me.

I also wonder if these horror teases are going to lead to something amazing later.

Fate/Zero 19

So I guess everything I thought about Kiritsugu was more or less true.

There were some great montages here. I really like how these last two episodes have explored Kiritsugu's past. It's now easier to understand what a burden he's chosen to shoulder, and why he followed that road.

It's interesting that the show chose to take this detour now, at this moment in the plot. I'm really curious what will follow.

 

[A Black Falcon]

Now I don't regret dropping the show at all.

Despite stuff like the stuff in Dresden's post I liked Gosick overall all the way until ep. 17, so I can almost recommend watching it up to ep 15 or 16 or so, but yeah, don't go beyond that, it gets scarring across the board. Scarringly disturbing, insanely stupid, completely defiant of all remaining shreds of historical accuracy... ugh!

Yeah that was pretty weird.

That girl was cool too.

The girl was great, probably one of the better characters in the series.

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And she'd have been even better if she'd lived, of course...

Of course, most of the characters in Gosick are either pretty terrible people or are kind of annoying, so I don't know how much strong competition there is... but it's probably true.

Both of these are very much part of how face-palm inducing things get.

The

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train switch thing

especially. I was like, "Don't do this, guys...guys...guys..." and they did it without apology nor remorse!

I found the thing with the girl more disturbing, but yeah, that latter one was really stupid. Both are indefensible.

You really shouldn't regret it.


All that said, I still like Victorique.

I sort of do to...

... Nothing after ep. 16 actually happened though, right?

 

[Ultimadrago]

I sort of do to...

... Nothing after ep. 16 actually happened though, right?

Yeaaah.

*zaps episode 17- 24 from memory*

 

[Makoto]

Mashiroiro Symphony 12 (FINAL)

smh.

tableflip.gif

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Shingo

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chose the wrong girl. It's just that Miu is so uninteresting. I don't want to say that I find the fragile moe characters boring because I liked Nagisa from Clannad, but Miu just sucks. Sana, Sena and Shingo's little sister were the only viable options and this show got it wrong.

It's like Shuffle! all over again. Well, it's nowhere near as disappointing as Shuffle! but man, it sure came really close during episode 10. This must have been how the fans of

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you know who I'm speaking of

felt during Ano Natsu.

2/5

 

[Regulus Tera]

Space Brothers 07

;_; (show of the season is the show of the season)

 

[cajunator]

Space bros is a really enjoyable show. Definitely one of the standouts in a great season.

 

[survivor]

Kuroko's Basketball 1

Solid opener. The game was cool to watch and Kuroko's gimmick is unique enough to not make me rage at him.

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I still don't understand how he hides his presence like a ninja and nobody can see him but whatever, I'm not gonna question the logic.

I had a laugh when Kagami just owned Kuroko. Really didn't expect that. Also seeing how the Miracles players are split to 5 teams, the tournament gonna be very interesting.

 

[Chet Rippo]

There's the guy in the guitar shop. He's the only male with a speaking role I can recall.

There's a guy teacher that sits across from Sawako's desk.

Did he show up in the first season? Because that's all I've seen so far.

Yes, he's in like the last episode or so. Where Ritsu get's

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Mio's new lyrics she wrote in the mail and believes they're a love letter from a secret admirer.

 

[Crash Station]

Space Bros 7

I see that the manga boom has once again taken over America and a Japanese basketball player made his team win!

Damn, Mutta pays attention to detail. I really wanted him to

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do the escape test too and complete it, giving him a major confidence boost by being able to do something his brother couldn't.

I guess that's shounen thinking, so it wasn't going to happen :/.

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Though this little incident might work just as well.

 

[Uchip]

Space bros is a really enjoyable show. Definitely one of the standouts in a great season.

probably the most sincere, genuine feeling show this season imo

 

[Crash Station]

I also wonder if these horror teases are going to lead to something amazing later.

Perhaps (probably won't get that far though).

 

[Branduil]

Fate/Zero 19

This was a nice shot. CG airplanes>CG trucks?

I felt like this was an even stronger episode overall than the last one. Every time you think you've learned how far Kiritsugi will go, they reveal another level.

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Seeing his utter despair and grief is also something new. I think it's pretty telling that Shirley is the one he talks to.

The episode preview makes it kind of obvious what is going to happen next, it seems pretty spoilery.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Space Bros 7

Damn, Mutta pays attention to detail. I really wanted him to

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do the escape test too and complete it, giving him a major confidence boost by being able to do something his brother couldn't.

I guess that's shounen thinking, so it wasn't going to happen :/.

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Though this little incident might work just as well.

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It'll work even better, since passing the escape test wouldn't cause an internationally-reported incident. Not that thwarting some robber in Houston would be very likely to be reported on in Japan either, but whatever!

 

[survivor]

Reading all these Sankarea posts is really weird. None of them describe how I felt when I was reading the manga. Maybe I should get back to the anime. Only watched some part of the first episode and dropped it.

 

[Narag]

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It'll work even better, since passing the escape test wouldn't cause an internationally-reported incident. Not that thwarting some robber in Houston would be very likely to be reported on in Japan either, but whatever!

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I just assumed it was reported due to Hibito's celebrity status across both countries.

 

[cajunator]

Fate/Zero 19



I felt like this was an even stronger episode overall than the last one. Every time you think you've learned how far Kiritsugi will go, they reveal another level.

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Seeing his utter despair and grief is also something new. I think it's pretty telling that Shirley is the one he talks to.

The episode preview makes it kind of obvious what is going to happen next, it seems pretty spoilery.

Thankfully I havent watched any episode previews. Blind watching is best.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

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I just assumed it was reported due to Hibito's celebrity status across both countries.

That makes some sense.

 

[Regulus Tera]

I guess it's really up to you to decide.

Hahahaha at least it's not a Nana Mizuki anisong. :I

I thought the only memorable OP or ED of Code Geass, was really just Colors. I thought they dropped the ball after that.

JIBUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN WO

also

I CONTINUE TO FIGHT

Ginga e Kickoff 5
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3xa61KXiS1qbxqfpo1_500.png
Lucky kids with tablets in grade school. Utterly hilarious episode with a lofty goal.

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Shou and chasing the coach down appearing at each location with Kyouka's help, then all the players and Zach chasing him down on that Sunday.

Only thing I didnt like were references that went beyond me...beckman, la liga, zidane.

hahahaha what

Area no Kishi 19
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3xcm6DPAF1qbxqfpo1_500.png
The things allowed in soccer is pretty baffling, you can actually kick someone and not be fouled?

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I did like the trauma theme going on once Kakeru was playing, two times was alright, and with that kick to the face, hopefully he gets over it next episode

.

We need Mako and Kaoru back in action though. Shonan match has been fun.

If he goes for the ball and pulls back before hitting the opponent to minimise damage then the referee can call it a legal play.

We need more Nadeshiko Japan instead.

Pretty damning evidence to be sure. People said the same about Yuki Kajiura but listen to her latest stuff, especially in Fate Zero. Its godlike.

Waaaaaaaaait a moment, Kajiura is handling Fate/Zero? I can't ignore this cartoon any longer.

[Sankarea] - 6
[...]
Of course, the tone of the story has changed quite a bit over the course of the first few episodes. Moving from a largely sombre series mixed with brevity to a strange fanservice show. This episode seems to be leaning back towards serious, but unfortunately they are trying to achieve that whilst also including dumb fanservice shit and other waciness.

One thing that really bothered me about this episode, and what I think is indicative of how shitty the writing has become is the sequence when

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he starts to videotape Rea for his 'zombie observation diary'. He really seems to enjoy videotaping certain aspects of her body, including her legs, in a fairly perverse manner. Rea is of course, embarrassed about being recorded but she's also fairly playful as well, shrugging it off to a certain extent. However, what she should be is incredibly creeped out and traumatised because Furuya, who she came to for protection and comfort, is now acting just like the father who has abused her. Of course, she doesn't respond that way at all.

That's just shitty writing.

There should a law about about how an anime's tendency to become haremshit approaches one with time. I'd call it the duckroll Maxim.

Ginga E Kickoff 1

I've been holding off on this one for a while because quite frankly it looked boring. Now that I've actually watched it, it was actually pretty fun. There's a bit of Shonen Haato power ups and "I SEE THROUGH YOUR PLAN" unfortunately (I mean, I'm nowhere near pro level and even I don't start all my feints in the same way when I play), but the characters are reasonably likeable even if I don't share Firehawk's obsession with Kobayashi, there's the nice progressive message about how girls can play too, a goal to strive for, etc. I think I'll stick with this one for a few more episodes at least.

Nice to see people being converted to the best sports anime of the season.

[Korra no Densetsu]

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Did they just give away who Amon is?

Misdirection? Red herring?

I missed this. Who could it have possibly been?

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The Special Ops Department dude?

Maybe I should start watching Korra the Aviator and post impressions just like I did for Bebop the Cowboy!

The fuck does Korra have to do with aviation?

Avatar fans >>>>>>> everyone else

I don't think Scullibundo cares about animu.

 

[Lain]

Mai-Hime 9-13

I'm having somewhat of a problem with the tone changes in this show. It seem to go from a more lighthearted tone to a darker one without the middle ground between the two that I'd like.
The Mai/Tate thing is another thing I'm having a problem with. Why would she

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act that way at the end of episode 13 when Tate interrupts her and Reito? And Tate, why the fuck would he cock-block Reito, when he had all the chances to tell him to not go after Mai from the start? Not like I like Reito, dude seems shady. My main problem is that it's some episodes now that the two have been made to look like they started having a thing for each other, without what I'd call a seriously good reason for it.

 

[Uchip]

Mai-Hime 9-13

I'm having somewhat of a problem with the tone changes in this show.

I dunno
I kind of expect obscure tone changes in anime now

 

[Jex]

Sankarea 6

I don't think it was necessarily bad writing that

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Rea didn't freak out at Furuya filming her.

But I'll be disappointed if the parallels aren't explicitly explored before the show ends. It's one aspect of the tragic situation here that make it so compelling to me.

Perhaps you're right and the show isn't stupid, unfortunately I wont know as I no longer feel the need to continue.

 

[chickdigger802]

Space Bro 7

lmao. The 'americans stereotypes' were fucking hilarious.

Texas TV is the best. Reminds me of the bounty network in cowboy bebop.

What?

And that ending...

 

[cajunator]

Regulus, yes it is Yuki Kajiura doing the music for Fate Zero. Its some of her best work too.

 

[Jex]

You people should be ashamed of yourselves.

Now now, considering the kind of things that have happened in here, you should know that there's no such thing as shame in these parts.

 

[madp]

Perhaps you're right and the show isn't stupid, unfortunately I wont know as I no longer feel the need to continue.

I envy your ability to just let go. I can't do it. I can't just give up on observing a total desecration halfway.

 

[cajunator]

I cant really either. Even if i leave a show, i eventually have to finish it unless it is insanely lengthy.

 

[Jex]

sora no woto's anime designs look better than kishida's concept stuff, anyways.

Now that I can agree with.