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2011 Fall Anime Thread - Bad Shows & Self Hating Nerds
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Hellsing321
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Fate/Zero 2
This was a hell of a lot better than the first episode. Things actually happened and characters were actually developed in ways that didn't involve people spouting endless words of exposition at each other. I'm on board for the next episode.
This was a hell of a lot better than the first episode. Things actually happened and characters were actually developed in ways that didn't involve people spouting endless words of exposition at each other. I'm on board for the next episode.
Ezalc said:
Yeah freshly coming off the end of the Hunter exam arc in the old series, Hisoka's voice just doesn't have the eerie creepy factor to it, which is pretty damn important with what's to come.
And I think that was the first bit of censorship to, I havn't seen flower petal shaped blood since Karin... or at least I assume that was supposed to be blood when that guy disintegrated.
CornBurrito
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EmmanuelMunoz said:
What's wrong with F/Z?
I only saw episode 1 so far and saw nothing wrong. Well, I guess you could be turned off by the fact that episode 1 is 40 minutes of info-dumping and character introduction. Though I generally don't ever expect much out of the first episode of a series.
SonicX_Zero
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Fate Zero 2
If it is one thing I've loved so far about this show is how no one is hogging all the spotlight and even if the last master wasn't really to my liking but I definitely appreciate how the show gave the pair some screen time, looking forward to the 3rd ep.
Digimon Xros Wars S2 - 2
I got goosebumps seeing Shoutmon and the rest of the Taiki's old digimon again, although Tagiru was less annoying in this ep. compared to the previous one I still dont like him, it reminds me of the way I felt about Digimon Adventures S2 having new characters and turning the S1 characters into supporting roles.
If it is one thing I've loved so far about this show is how no one is hogging all the spotlight and even if the last master wasn't really to my liking but I definitely appreciate how the show gave the pair some screen time, looking forward to the 3rd ep.
Digimon Xros Wars S2 - 2
I got goosebumps seeing Shoutmon and the rest of the Taiki's old digimon again, although Tagiru was less annoying in this ep. compared to the previous one I still dont like him, it reminds me of the way I felt about Digimon Adventures S2 having new characters and turning the S1 characters into supporting roles.
Tears For Fears
Banned
Took a peek at Shana S3 dropped in the first five minutes. lol Once garbage always garbage.
Dedication Through Light
Member
C3 ep 3
I liked the rain at this moment, nice touch for the conversation and emphasis. Ultimately the episode just left me saying "thats it?" They could have really extended the first moments, shown more attacks building off of the previous episode.
. Hope to see many many more.
I liked the rain at this moment, nice touch for the conversation and emphasis. Ultimately the episode just left me saying "thats it?" They could have really extended the first moments, shown more attacks building off of the previous episode.
Guillotine and Wheel were nice
distantmantra
Member
Blader5489 said:
I love the premise and all the characters except for the main character. I'm sick of "woe is me I'm so socially crippled that I must obsess over not being able to protect the people that are important or touch girls" dudes.
Get rid of Shu and just make Gai the lead male.
PdotMichael
Banned
Dresden said:
too bad, you are no anime director :/
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Fate/Zero 1
I went back and finished this thanks to the positive impressions for the later episodes, and I have to say it was better than I expected. This episode, and consequently the series in general, made the unfortunate choice of starting with its weakest material. The dull long-distance wide-angle shots and awkward circle walks mostly go away after the 20 minutes I originally watched. It's still exposition and not extremely visually interesting until the very end, but the setup is interesting and some of the characters introduced, especially Waver, are neat. I'm on board with this show now. Especially since I have only the slightest knowledge of F/SN, I'm very curious to see how the story will turn out.
Also, after watching Gankutsuou and now this, Jouji Nakata is becoming one of my favorite VAs.
I went back and finished this thanks to the positive impressions for the later episodes, and I have to say it was better than I expected. This episode, and consequently the series in general, made the unfortunate choice of starting with its weakest material. The dull long-distance wide-angle shots and awkward circle walks mostly go away after the 20 minutes I originally watched. It's still exposition and not extremely visually interesting until the very end, but the setup is interesting and some of the characters introduced, especially Waver, are neat. I'm on board with this show now. Especially since I have only the slightest knowledge of F/SN, I'm very curious to see how the story will turn out.
Also, after watching Gankutsuou and now this, Jouji Nakata is becoming one of my favorite VAs.
Hellsing321
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Ben-to 2
:lol This show is so dumb and ridiculous and so earnest in its pursuit to be dumb trashy entertainment I can't help but love it. All the terminology and mythos, and speeches about honor interspersed with the numerous male-gaze shots make me laugh out loud almost every minute.
:lol This show is so dumb and ridiculous and so earnest in its pursuit to be dumb trashy entertainment I can't help but love it. All the terminology and mythos, and speeches about honor interspersed with the numerous male-gaze shots make me laugh out loud almost every minute.
CornBurrito
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Is Saber the annoying female character type that is a skilled warrior but compensates not having a penis by always being serious and never smiling or showing any emotion other than anger?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Seems like it.Obsessed said:
hosannainexcelsis
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Hunter X Hunter 3
Flowers?
I like all the characters we get introduced to here, but if there's going to be this kind of censorship maybe I should just stick to the original anime/manga.
Flowers?
I like all the characters we get introduced to here, but if there's going to be this kind of censorship maybe I should just stick to the original anime/manga.
CornBurrito
Member
firehawk12 said:
So basically people that like her either like her for her looks, or have a dominatrix fetish. Or both. Or they want to "tame" her.
Either way she is a shitty character who only has sex appeal?
Infinite Justice
Member
Steroyd said:
Well if we have to give anything good to that guy
it was the fact he made her become a somewhat nicer person.
CornBurrito
Member
Jexhius said:
I know. And I hate every single one of those strong female characters.
Make them strong without making them sound deadpan serious or pissed off (generally for no good reason) 99% of the time.
Actually... thinking back. I did like Homura Akemi. I can handle deadpan serious. I can't handle "grr I sound pissed off for no reason."
PdotMichael
Banned
Jexhius said:
we need more good old female characters from Masamune Shirow
too bad, he makes only erotic artbooks...
Deunan Knute... Motoko Kusanagi... two true strong female lead characters.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Fate/Zero 2
Rider is amazing! Strikes the perfect balance between goofiness and raw power. He and Waver make the best duo.
I loved the summoning scene and the final scene after that. Very exciting,
. Things are heating up now!
Rider is amazing! Strikes the perfect balance between goofiness and raw power. He and Waver make the best duo.
I loved the summoning scene and the final scene after that. Very exciting,
especially how the Assassin's approach to the Tohsaka manor was shot
So the reason Saber is female is because King Arthur was a woman pretending to be a man? Uh, sure.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
War in the Pocket has a great strong female character in Christina. I would also count the protagonist of Noein, Haruka, as one.
Zoramon089
Banned
Jexhius said:
The Major from GiTS was a strong female character who was serious most of the time, but no more than the rest of the characters. And she smiled and joked when appropriate
Wheeljack539
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hosannainexcelsis said:
Rider is definitely awesome, and I can't wait to see how they show that fight later on.
For Saber, originally
Saber or rather King Arthur as Saber was supposed to be male in the original drafts for Fate stay night. You can read about the blurb here. The entry is at the top along with a picture with no spoiler info, however do not scroll down for other characters as you may be spoiled on other things.
CornBurrito
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Instro said:
I've only seen episode 1 of F/Z so I was asking if my initial impressions of her were correct. Firehawk said yes, but you are saying no.
Who do I believe
Well, this may seem superficial(though given the importance of presentation in visual media, I don't think it actually is), but it makes it difficult to take her character seriously when she dresses like a streetwalker, especially when all the other characters dress very practically. It's an issue of the character design working against the characterization.Jexhius said:
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Once I have a little more time, I will! But in brief, both are easily top tier works with very little if anything to complain about. War in the Pocket in particular is one of the best examinations of the impact of war I've seen in any medium.Jexhius said:
Wheeljack539 said:
If only Fate/Stay Night wasn't an eroge...
Jex
Member
For reference:
Motoko Ghost in the Shell
Balsa Guardian of the Sacred Spirit
Noa Patlabor
Shinobu Patlabor
Kanuka Patlabor
Kumagami Patlabor
Maki Airmaster
Kaori Airmaster
Kai Airmaster
Yuki - Airmaster
Revy Black Lagoon
Balalaika Black Lagoon
Christina War in the Pocket
Sochie - ∀ Gundam
Oscar Rose of Versailles
Kei Dirty Pair
Yuri Dirty Pair
The cast of Sailor Moon
Utena Utena
Juri Utena
Lafiel Crest of the Stars
Michiko Michiko e Hatchin
Etc. There's plenty more!
Motoko Ghost in the Shell
Balsa Guardian of the Sacred Spirit
Noa Patlabor
Shinobu Patlabor
Kanuka Patlabor
Kumagami Patlabor
Maki Airmaster
Kaori Airmaster
Kai Airmaster
Yuki - Airmaster
Revy Black Lagoon
Balalaika Black Lagoon
Christina War in the Pocket
Sochie - ∀ Gundam
Oscar Rose of Versailles
Kei Dirty Pair
Yuri Dirty Pair
The cast of Sailor Moon
Utena Utena
Juri Utena
Lafiel Crest of the Stars
Michiko Michiko e Hatchin
Etc. There's plenty more!
PdotMichael
Banned
or the Denpa Onna girls...
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