hosannainexcelsis
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Yeah, after starting with the second season of Working, I find it impossible to go back to the first.trejo said:
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2011 Fall Anime Thread - Bad Shows & Self Hating Nerds
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I tried to wait out Penguindrum to let the episodes build up so I can watch it in blocks. Even with the blocks this show is a bit of a chore to watch. I'm up to ten and it's just now getting interesting. So much time was blown on psycho bitch Ringo and her annoying delusions. There's so many threads floating around yet that's the only thing that's been getting any attention. I can only hope the
means they've turned the page on all that crap and Ringo will be tolerable (or simply moved out of the picture).
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InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
It's not that much of an improvement imohosannainexcelsis said:
firehawk12
Subete no aware
He's probably the only thing "good" about it anyway. Unless you are a fan of bad looking harems.scy said:
hosannainexcelsis
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Ezalc said:
Coincidentally, Sentai has just licensed Akikan!
InfiniteNine said:
It's not super huge, but it's just enough to bother me.
PdotMichael
Banned
I don't like (or it looks strange for me) the CGI-look of Working'!!, it looks wrong.
scy said:
I'm an idiot and just figured this out due to a rewatch.
Honda Masazumi, historically, served Tokugawa Ieyasu just like "his" father, Honda Mononobu. She basically changes her name (and plans the sex-change operation to become a boy) to try to become that child. Basically, she wanted to fulfill the historical role of the Honda family to serve Tokugawa Ieyasu. Only thing I'm uncertain of ... is that Matsudaira Monobu talking about the fireworks? If so, that's Tokugawa Ieyasu. Looks less awesome than I figured he would...
firehawk12 said:
I constantly make the bad decision to watch things based off of voice roles. I really should stop that...
Looks like there's been another early simulcast leak, though this time it's from the French:
Persona 4 Episode 2 Leaked Before Japanese Debut
Yeah, that part of the story is completely lost to me, as the little I know about Japanese history is from other anime and Samurai Warriors, where I usually pass out during the incredibly dry exposition cutscene/ history lesson things. Seems the show takes a lot of that stuff for granted, and only (barely) explains the 30 years war aspect, which I really don't need explained as that shit is basically to us Europeans what the Sengoku period is to Japanese kids: Chinese torture...scy said:
Dedication Through Light
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Articalys said:
I didnt know there were rumors about harsh conditions for the animation staff (in the comments there), I hope it doesnt lead to the anime not being completed.
Next shounen series in line for the big screen -- Fairy Tail!
Fairy Tail Adventure Manga Gets Film Next August
Fairy Tail Adventure Manga Gets Film Next August
firehawk12
Subete no aware
You'd think these simulcasters would have learned by now...Articalys said:
Dedication Through Light
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Articalys said:
Hopefully Funimation can get this one at the same rate they get the Evangelion and other movies. Their efforts with getting One Piece: Strong World doesnt give me hope though.
Hellsing321
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:lolArticalys said:
In related news here is the Persona 4 OP.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw41muE1p0U
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Hellsing321 said:
It's impressive that such a hyper-cut OP still feels lethargic.
Dance In My Blood said:
I haven't watched much of Season 1, but compared to what I've seen I like the darker colors and slightly more low-key overall tone of Season 2 more.
Planetes 26 end
Cant remember the last time I enjoyed an anime so much, easily up there within my top 10.Really likeable characters who have their own purpose, goals and back story who arent there for the sole purpose of just moving the main characters story along like most anime but have there own story to tell, also fun watching these characters interact with one another, the show does a great job making you care about the excellent cast so when an emotional moments comes along it really makes an impact.
Really well done drama (anime directors take notes cause this is how it's done), fun watching the main episodic plot while the drama between the characters slowly builds to a climax.
Beautiful Ost thats really well used placing the right tracks at the right time for maximum impact making the important scenes really memorable.
Now am sad it's finished
Going to go read the manga
Fee Carmichael(like a boss)
Best female character in anime
Cant remember the last time I enjoyed an anime so much, easily up there within my top 10.Really likeable characters who have their own purpose, goals and back story who arent there for the sole purpose of just moving the main characters story along like most anime but have there own story to tell, also fun watching these characters interact with one another, the show does a great job making you care about the excellent cast so when an emotional moments comes along it really makes an impact.
Really well done drama (anime directors take notes cause this is how it's done), fun watching the main episodic plot while the drama between the characters slowly builds to a climax.
Beautiful Ost thats really well used placing the right tracks at the right time for maximum impact making the important scenes really memorable.
Now am sad it's finished
Going to go read the manga
Fee Carmichael(like a boss)
Best female character in anime
Infinite Justice
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Hellsing321 said:
i almost fell asleep through that
hosannainexcelsis
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Dance In My Blood said:
Haha, the environments aren't that moody. I just like that, although the characters are not realistic at all, Working'!! feels like it's set in the real world, with a tactile sense of space. It's nice that an anime comedy like this exists.
Unknown Soldier
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Dedication Through Light said:
The rumors are the lead animator actually quit. I have no idea what is going on at AIC but fuck these guys, give the show to another studio already!
Cwarrior said:Planetes 26 end
Cant remember the last time I enjoyed an anime so much, easily up there within my top 10.Really likeable characters who have their own purpose, goals and back story who arent there for the sole purpose of just moving the main characters story along like most anime but have there own story to tell, also fun watching these characters interact with one another, the show does a great job making you care about the exellent cast so when an emotional moments comes along it really makes an impact.
Really well done drama (anime directors take notes cause this is how it's done), fun watching the main episodic plot while the drama between the characters slowly builds to a climax.
Beautiful Ost thats really well used placing the right tracks at the right time for maximum impact making the important scenes really memorable.
Now am sad it's finished
Going to go read the manga
Fee Carmichael(like a boss)
Best female character in anime
This series has been my favorites for years. Such a criminally underrated show.
hosannainexcelsis said:
I am so buying this.
PdotMichael
Banned
Working!! - 3
My old three episodes rule:
If I can watch three or more episodes of a show, I like it.
My old three episodes rule:
If I can watch three or more episodes of a show, I like it.
Kyōko> Popura > Yachiyo > Mahiru - right?
I kind of felt like season one of Working!! wasn't funny enough to be a comedy. It tends to work much better as a drama when it hones in on the relationship and potential conflicts between specific characters.hosannainexcelsis said:
The S2 opener did disappointingly play it like a straight comedy though.
hosannainexcelsis
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Dance In My Blood said:
I can't imagine these characters sustaining a drama I can take seriously.
Unknown Soldier
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zeroshiki said:
There's no evidence the anime is going to be canceled at this point. If AIC proves unable to fulfill their contract Atlus will probably give it to someone else. I actually wouldn't mind A-1 Pictures doing it but they are busy with idorus at the moment.
Master Milk
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PdotMichael said:
Cwarrior said:Planetes 26 end
Cant remember the last time I enjoyed an anime so much, easily up there within my top 10.Really likeable characters who have their own purpose, goals and back story who arent there for the sole purpose of just moving the main characters story along like most anime but have there own story to tell, also fun watching these characters interact with one another, the show does a great job making you care about the excellent cast so when an emotional moments comes along it really makes an impact.
Really well done drama (anime directors take notes cause this is how it's done), fun watching the main episodic plot while the drama between the characters slowly builds to a climax.
Beautiful Ost thats really well used placing the right tracks at the right time for maximum impact making the important scenes really memorable.
Now am sad it's finished
Going to go read the manga
Fee Carmichael(like a boss)
Best female character in anime
You and me man
we're like dis
/edit Hmm, looks like The Anime Network fixed their region blocking coding, no more legit simulcasting for me
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Dance In My Blood said:
Which is why I think the current approach the show is taking - subdued slice-of-life mixed with light comedy - is the best one for the material.
PdotMichael
Banned
Working!! - 5
I guess, I need a new Squid Girl replacement...
What is just wrong with me?
I guess, I need a new Squid Girl replacement...
What is just wrong with me?
Hunter x Hunter original END
Spoilers ahead if you haven't seen HxH
Well I didn't watch the OVAs yet, but I have to say that was pretty awesome and not awesome at the same time. It boggles my mind how this has been running for how long has it been now? Since the 90s(the manga that is)? and there are only like what four arcs in it? Good lord. It also bothers me how Gon who's supposed to be the main character is basically one of the weaker members of the group. Another thing that irritates me is how Leorio is used for nothing more than comedic relief. I realize that in every shounen there's a typical ladder of power in the good guys' team but what the fuck man with Leorio it just completely drops off. It just makes me wish for a shounen that has at least some kind of balance. For all that happened it was interesting if disappointing that Gon literally went almost nowhere meanwhile Kurapica is up off kililng people with basically fully mastered abilities and shit.
Spoilers ahead if you haven't seen HxH
Well I didn't watch the OVAs yet, but I have to say that was pretty awesome and not awesome at the same time. It boggles my mind how this has been running for how long has it been now? Since the 90s(the manga that is)? and there are only like what four arcs in it? Good lord. It also bothers me how Gon who's supposed to be the main character is basically one of the weaker members of the group. Another thing that irritates me is how Leorio is used for nothing more than comedic relief. I realize that in every shounen there's a typical ladder of power in the good guys' team but what the fuck man with Leorio it just completely drops off. It just makes me wish for a shounen that has at least some kind of balance. For all that happened it was interesting if disappointing that Gon literally went almost nowhere meanwhile Kurapica is up off kililng people with basically fully mastered abilities and shit.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
In... indirect kissu!!!!!!!!! *blush*icarus-daedelus said:
It's in pure sitcom mode, but I'm sure they'll find a way to add in the sentimentality at some point.hosannainexcelsis said:
Jintor said:
we're like waht waht?
Ezalc said:
Most of your complaints are "why isn't this like those other generic shouenens shows, why does it do its own thing and not follow the shounen for dummies guide lines".
- gon is not the weaker member of the group, he can hold his own, kuripika power is only most powerful when dealing with spider clan cause of the contract he made, thank god gon is not overpowerd from the get go like most main leads.
-Deal with it, kurpica is the central character in the spider clan arc cause of his personal past with them, you can't have gon hug every arc his already had a lot focus with the others arcs and gets more later on.
-Deal with it, kurpica is the central character in the spider clan arc cause of his personal past with them, you can't have gon hug every arc his already had a lot focus with the others arcs and gets more later on.
Crash Station
Member
Ezalc said:
I think you'll probably like OVAs 2 and 3. 1 focuses on Kurapica some more (though it's still good).
But yeah, the progression is really atypical for a battle shounen, for better or worse. Togashi probably just wanted to try something different after the somewhat standard Yu Yu Hakusho while still at least attempting to stay within the basic structure of the genre.
As for why it's been going on for so long; well you probably already know about all the hiatuses. The most recent arc which was around 80 chapters or so took something ridiculous like 7 years to complete. Wouldn't even take 2 if the guy stuck to a normal schedule. Though the hiatuses might be over for now with the remake and all. Who knows though.
Trent Strong
Banned
Squid Girl has lost it's edge in season 2. The Squid Girl is just too nice now. She used to be selfish and cocky and quick to anger. So far this season she just goes around being nice and doing nice things for people. What the hell? And she shouldn't be able to be beat up by a dog, she has super powers.
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