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2011 Fall Anime Thread - Bad Shows & Self Hating Nerds
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Did they really manage to make everybody look worse than their OVA counterparts? Wow.
Guilty Crown 3
Guilty Crown 3
Yes, Yahiro being the mole became increasingly clear as the episode progressed, though I didn't expect him to immediately betray his promise the next day. I still remain a fan of the show and look forward to seeing where the cliffhanger leads from this week.
However, I will admit the couple of music tracks with the random English words thrown in here and there are a tad awkward.
Also, that little scene during the ED with Shu repeatedly apologizing to Kanon made me laugh. Hope they throw in things like that for each episode.
However, I will admit the couple of music tracks with the random English words thrown in here and there are a tad awkward.
Also, that little scene during the ED with Shu repeatedly apologizing to Kanon made me laugh. Hope they throw in things like that for each episode.
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InfiniteNine said:
Mine does too! All hail
Apparently there's a Steins;Gate event this weekend at the real life Radio Kaikan building in Akihabara, which, if you recall, is a central location in the story. They even added a model of the fallen satellite that kicks off the game's plot:
Comparison to the same scene in the anime's first episode:
Also at the event is a live performance from Kanako Itou and a Rai-Net Battle card game tournament, among other things.
(MAL news link)
Comparison to the same scene in the anime's first episode:
Also at the event is a live performance from Kanako Itou and a Rai-Net Battle card game tournament, among other things.
(MAL news link)
hosannainexcelsis
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Natsume's Book of Friends 11
Nyanko-Sensei is the best. He's a cute cat, a grumpy old man, an alcoholic, a wild tomboy teenager, an awe-inspiring youkai, and a NeoGAF mascot - all in one! You can't beat that.
The premise of this series could easily become formulaic, but with episodes like this one do a good job of keeping things varied.
Nyanko-Sensei is the best. He's a cute cat, a grumpy old man, an alcoholic, a wild tomboy teenager, an awe-inspiring youkai, and a NeoGAF mascot - all in one! You can't beat that.
The premise of this series could easily become formulaic, but with episodes like this one do a good job of keeping things varied.
Black lagoon ep8-9
The action just got even more over the top cool, Roberta is the T100 an unstoppable killing machine.
- love the track played for Robertas theme
Black Rock shooter
-Complete waste of my youth
-A lot of nothing stretch lasting an hour
-Show switch back and forth between really boring highschool drama of pointless stuff and a boring dumb fight between 2 skinny goth lolis with big guns and swords.
-one of the worst ost I heard in anime in a long time
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I kid you not this is it(major spoiler)
The action just got even more over the top cool, Roberta is the T100 an unstoppable killing machine.
- love the track played for Robertas theme
Black Rock shooter
-Complete waste of my youth
-A lot of nothing stretch lasting an hour
-Show switch back and forth between really boring highschool drama of pointless stuff and a boring dumb fight between 2 skinny goth lolis with big guns and swords.
-one of the worst ost I heard in anime in a long time
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I Am blackrock shooter
I kid you not this is it(major spoiler)
Unknown Soldier
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Animu-GAF Hipsters hated the BRS OVA. News at 11.
I really liked the BRS OVA, but if the anime is just going to be a longer version of the OVA, then fuck that. Tell an original story, goddammit!
I really liked the BRS OVA, but if the anime is just going to be a longer version of the OVA, then fuck that. Tell an original story, goddammit!
drtomoe123
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Persona 4 04
Fuck it, bitches. I'm loving it. I really can't wait for the other main characters to get introduced, though...still, I'm weary with the series length.
Fuck it, bitches. I'm loving it. I really can't wait for the other main characters to get introduced, though...still, I'm weary with the series length.
hosannainexcelsis
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Natsume's Book of Friends 12
Oh Crunchyroll.
Oh Crunchyroll.
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Working!! 11: This brings back memories. Well, except for the fact that she's a psycho.
Working!! 12: Oh Yamada, you so crazy.
Working!! FIN: As a slice-of-life show, this is pretty sweet. As a romantic comedy, I'm disappointed that the ending didn't go fully into its obvious conclusion. It feels like a cockblock. I guess that's what the sequel is for. 8/10
Working!! 12: Oh Yamada, you so crazy.
Working!! FIN: As a slice-of-life show, this is pretty sweet. As a romantic comedy, I'm disappointed that the ending didn't go fully into its obvious conclusion. It feels like a cockblock. I guess that's what the sequel is for. 8/10
Love Plus, I guess?Trojita said:
BokuTomo 4
This week, lining up all the haremites (and one guy, though there may be some overlap between the two...)
Started out pretty hohum. The nun needs to die a horrible horrible death. Don't care for the, uh, feminine looking guy.
Then the pervert scientist showed up. Then everything suddenly got awesome.
This week, lining up all the haremites (and one guy, though there may be some overlap between the two...)
Started out pretty hohum. The nun needs to die a horrible horrible death. Don't care for the, uh, feminine looking guy.
Then the pervert scientist showed up. Then everything suddenly got awesome.
Chihayafuru 4
It takes some real talent to make Karuta look as dynamic as they do and the lovely musics certainly help as well. There is definitely a disconnect though, when every character in the show who witnesses a game being played thinks it's the most amazing and fun thing ever I have to really suspend my disbelief.
Genki Childhaya was awesome but regular Chihaya is even better, imo. Also, you can totally tell Arata is gonna smang that sooner or later.
It takes some real talent to make Karuta look as dynamic as they do and the lovely musics certainly help as well. There is definitely a disconnect though, when every character in the show who witnesses a game being played thinks it's the most amazing and fun thing ever I have to really suspend my disbelief.
Genki Childhaya was awesome but regular Chihaya is even better, imo. Also, you can totally tell Arata is gonna smang that sooner or later.
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Un-Good 04: WHY THE FUCK DO YOU NOT GO GET A BUCKET OF WATER OR SOMETHING
Probably the weakest episode so far. I got far more entertainment from Googling "Turing Test" than from the script in this episode. The story doesn't even start until the ten minute mark, and everything before that is an exercise on tediousness. But what would I know about anime writing.
Probably the weakest episode so far. I got far more entertainment from Googling "Turing Test" than from the script in this episode. The story doesn't even start until the ten minute mark, and everything before that is an exercise on tediousness. But what would I know about anime writing.
Master Milk
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Boku Wa 4
Way too much Yozora. Rika's intro was switched up to create more "drama" which was fun. Overall, an enjoyable episode.
I always feel bad for the cosplaying sister because she's constantly ignored.
Way too much Yozora. Rika's intro was switched up to create more "drama" which was fun. Overall, an enjoyable episode.
I always feel bad for the cosplaying sister because she's constantly ignored.
hosannainexcelsis
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That was a lovely episode, and a good way to end the season by bringing back a lot of the characters we've seen throughout the series. Nothing much happened; it's just the cast hanging out at the festival, having fun and reflecting on the themes this show has explored. In particular, it explored why Natsume is so reluctant to open up about his experiences with youkai, even to those who would be receptive of them. I like the subtle erosion of his shell that has taken place over the course of the show, from his initial steadfast aloofness to now being willing to come out and admit the truth behind his behavior to Tanuma, as well as to himself.
The show this reminds me the most of is Mushi-Shi, in the mysterious and poignant atmospheres they both create. While Natsume isn't quite on that level - focusing on colorful youkai instead of shadowy Mushi limits it in some ways - the approach it takes does allow it to do things that Mushi-Shi does not, such as a great deal of humor (which GAF cat is usually the source of) and extended character development. Definitely a show to remember.
One thing I like about Chihayafuru is that it shows the outer world's indifference to karuta - the reactions to Chihaya's passionate interest in it of Chihaya's older sister and her classmates in the first episode, for example. Like with any niche hobby, it's only a small in-group that really gets into it.
That was a lovely episode, and a good way to end the season by bringing back a lot of the characters we've seen throughout the series. Nothing much happened; it's just the cast hanging out at the festival, having fun and reflecting on the themes this show has explored. In particular, it explored why Natsume is so reluctant to open up about his experiences with youkai, even to those who would be receptive of them. I like the subtle erosion of his shell that has taken place over the course of the show, from his initial steadfast aloofness to now being willing to come out and admit the truth behind his behavior to Tanuma, as well as to himself.
The show this reminds me the most of is Mushi-Shi, in the mysterious and poignant atmospheres they both create. While Natsume isn't quite on that level - focusing on colorful youkai instead of shadowy Mushi limits it in some ways - the approach it takes does allow it to do things that Mushi-Shi does not, such as a great deal of humor (which GAF cat is usually the source of) and extended character development. Definitely a show to remember.
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One thing I like about Chihayafuru is that it shows the outer world's indifference to karuta - the reactions to Chihaya's passionate interest in it of Chihaya's older sister and her classmates in the first episode, for example. Like with any niche hobby, it's only a small in-group that really gets into it.
Boku wa Tomodachi 4
I said I wasn't going to watch any more of this, why am I watching more of this. The cast really is split between innocent people caught up in the craziness (Kodaka, Maria), people with major quirks who are otherwise alright (Rika, Kobato, Yukimura), and genuinely mean-spirited people with just enough sympathetic qualities to make you care (Yozora, Sena).
IMA KIMI NI SASAGEYOU
I'M YOURS
So awesome.
I said I wasn't going to watch any more of this, why am I watching more of this. The cast really is split between innocent people caught up in the craziness (Kodaka, Maria), people with major quirks who are otherwise alright (Rika, Kobato, Yukimura), and genuinely mean-spirited people with just enough sympathetic qualities to make you care (Yozora, Sena).
SO EVERYTHING THAT MAKES ME WHOLEDynedom said:
IMA KIMI NI SASAGEYOU
I'M YOURS
So awesome.
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Netorare Crown 03: Friendship is Magic.
NOT
Master Milk
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Sena isn't mean spirited. She'd be a mix between innocent because of always going along with whatever Yozora says and quirky for her game obsession. Yozora completely fails at making me care. She's really mean to everyone, even the people she actually likes. I'm not even sure how you managed to group Sena with Yozora. Yozora is in a class of her own. I don't even think Haruhi haters can say she's on the same level as Yozora.Articalys said:
Crash Station
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Guilty Crown 3
Dammit
, already!?
I really love the idea of Voids. Seeing the "shape" of even normal people's hearts has a lot of potential for fights, symbolism and all that jazz. I'm betting Shu will eventually have to pull out his own Void or something and it will have a ridiculous shape that changed after everything he experiences.
That 17 and under rule is bullshit though.
Dammit
Yahiro
I really love the idea of Voids. Seeing the "shape" of even normal people's hearts has a lot of potential for fights, symbolism and all that jazz. I'm betting Shu will eventually have to pull out his own Void or something and it will have a ridiculous shape that changed after everything he experiences.
That 17 and under rule is bullshit though.
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Not only is Guilty Crown ripping shit off from Utena, it's also pulling crap out of Evangelion.cosmicblizzard said:
Not sure if Eva was the first show to make explicit the under age rule though...
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Eva was kind of justified with the 2nd Impact business. Whether this one justifies it remains to be seen.
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