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2011 Fall Anime Thread - Bad Shows & Self Hating Nerds
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Hellsing321
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Its actually an allegory for the struggle of the working class and how the upper class manipulates them into fighting among themselves and voting against their best interest. Extremely poignant in these troubles economic times.cajunator said:
hosannainexcelsis
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Aoi Bungaku 1-4 ("No Longer Human")
I didn't like the story itself - its nihilism and cynical despair at the condition of humanity feels self-indulgent, self-justifying, although I can understand the mindset it comes from. (I'm not surprised the author committed suicide soon after writing this.) But it was a pleasure to watch due to the excellent and very effective direction. From the coloring and lighting on the realistic scenes that highlight the characters' inner psychological states (for some reason it reminds me of Boogiepop Phantom), to the excellent transitions and imagery in the fantasy sequences, and most of all the striking and memorable design of the monster that constantly shadows the central character: this adaptation shows the storytelling strengths that animation has, even when it deals with material that would normally be treated in live-action. I wish more shows like this existed.
Does anyone know the significance of calling this literature "blue"?
Also, and I'm sure this is my fault, but how have I not heard of Morio Asaka before? From his work on Chihayafuru and here, he is one skilled director. I'm going to have to check out some of his earlier works.
I didn't like the story itself - its nihilism and cynical despair at the condition of humanity feels self-indulgent, self-justifying, although I can understand the mindset it comes from. (I'm not surprised the author committed suicide soon after writing this.) But it was a pleasure to watch due to the excellent and very effective direction. From the coloring and lighting on the realistic scenes that highlight the characters' inner psychological states (for some reason it reminds me of Boogiepop Phantom), to the excellent transitions and imagery in the fantasy sequences, and most of all the striking and memorable design of the monster that constantly shadows the central character: this adaptation shows the storytelling strengths that animation has, even when it deals with material that would normally be treated in live-action. I wish more shows like this existed.
Does anyone know the significance of calling this literature "blue"?
Also, and I'm sure this is my fault, but how have I not heard of Morio Asaka before? From his work on Chihayafuru and here, he is one skilled director. I'm going to have to check out some of his earlier works.
Ben-to is pretty entertaining but I think you guys are way overselling it too much. Anyhow I'm firmly in the Boku wa Tomo-somethingtoodamnlong, Chihayafuru and Fate Zero camp. Dat Berserker fight was badass~ Rider deserves a bro-fist and I love how Gilgamish, the overpowered punk from FSN is now a lil biatch who gets all of his attacks countered.
Yeah, I can kind of agree with this. It's not like it's the best show in the world, but there's something about it that makes it really fun to watch. It's just different enough, just well animated enough -- I look forward to each episode more and more. It's not so much that it's the show that will save anime, it's just a breathe of fresh air that you don't get very often, and for that it comes highly recommended.Renmei said:
I can say after a few weeks,this Fall season is satisfying:
We got:
Ben-to
Squid Girl S2
Fate/Extra
Chihayafuru
Working'!!
Phi Brain
While we got continuing from previous season which would be Gin fucking awesome tama and Penguin Drum.
We got:
Ben-to
Squid Girl S2
Fate/Extra
Chihayafuru
Working'!!
Phi Brain
While we got continuing from previous season which would be Gin fucking awesome tama and Penguin Drum.
He could at least dodge or block her.wsippel said:
Man, I can't believe that the blond girl got her own OP.
That said I also think this has been the weakest episode of the 4.
I don't care about the incest, cousins marry all the time and we don't even know close of cousins they really are, if they're first cousins, ok, maybe a little creepy, but like 4th or some shit, who cares?
No, they went overboard with the abusive lesbian girl, I mean, seriously, did she drag her all the way home or was that facility in the school?
The main fight was ok and there are some progressions here, we learn about the club never going for the same meals, in fact I think this is the first time we've seen the Ice Witch and Saito hunt together, we see there's some ridiculous third party secret organization, who knows what ridiculous shit they're up to, Saito has a good fight but the focus was just off. Too much on the cousin and lesbo girl not enough on fighting and food.
But what I think is really missing is the club. Where is the damn club? So far it's been nothing but the weirdo imaginative girl just following Saito around as he fights alone. Isn't she supposed to be training them or some shit? We see Saito progress but yet we don't see it, just the next episode he does better, couldn't this be a tad more Shounen style and have a little training or something?
Still a good show and everything has its lows, here's hoping this is just a one time thing for this show.
That said I also think this has been the weakest episode of the 4.
I don't care about the incest, cousins marry all the time and we don't even know close of cousins they really are, if they're first cousins, ok, maybe a little creepy, but like 4th or some shit, who cares?
No, they went overboard with the abusive lesbian girl, I mean, seriously, did she drag her all the way home or was that facility in the school?
The main fight was ok and there are some progressions here, we learn about the club never going for the same meals, in fact I think this is the first time we've seen the Ice Witch and Saito hunt together, we see there's some ridiculous third party secret organization, who knows what ridiculous shit they're up to, Saito has a good fight but the focus was just off. Too much on the cousin and lesbo girl not enough on fighting and food.
But what I think is really missing is the club. Where is the damn club? So far it's been nothing but the weirdo imaginative girl just following Saito around as he fights alone. Isn't she supposed to be training them or some shit? We see Saito progress but yet we don't see it, just the next episode he does better, couldn't this be a tad more Shounen style and have a little training or something?
Still a good show and everything has its lows, here's hoping this is just a one time thing for this show.
Still better than MPD any day of the week.
Jex
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Well, of course, you aren't supposed to like the story, so that's a pretty healthy response! No Longer Human is one of the better parts of that story collection, but not quite the best. As you have a variety of different stories by different teams Aoi Bungaku as a whole is uneven, but very interesting nevertheless.hosannainexcelsis said:
I think for the most part I agree with this, though i'll have to see how I feel when this season finishes. The harder part for me, I think, is who comes in second place: Winter or Spring? The leftover of Star Driver falling into Q1 makes me give the edge to Winter, as well as Korean Zombie Desk Car, Madoka, and Index II falling in line too.Defuser said:
hosannainexcelsis
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Jexhius said:
No Longer Human is a dangerous narrative for someone who isn't psychologically healthy, I think. If I was seriously depressed, I could see myself going out and attempting suicide after watching this.
That always happens with compilations. Memories, for instance. The first segment is a masterpiece, while the latter two are still good in their own ways but nowhere near the same level. Still, I have a special fondness for them. Compilations have been particularly fertile ground for imaginative and unique animation.
A Black Falcon
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You're right, the first part of Memories was great, but the other two... yeah, not nearly as much. The second one in particular was completely stupid and I didn't like it much at all. The third one was interesting. but kind of short and didn't really go anywhere. As a short story it worked though.hosannainexcelsis said:
No Mirai Nikki?Defuser said:
Still don't understand the positive reception to Working'!! around here. I didn't even understand episode five. They find a small child and don't immediately call the cops? I'm willing to accept weird logic and things sometimes, but the absence of rational thought, even in a "comedy" just bugs me. Particularly when it's a contrivance to set up a very specific scenario.
firehawk12
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I can't tell if this is a tasteless joke or not.shintoki said:
Oh yeah firehawk, I didn't answer from a couple pages back but the Hana Yori Dango heroine is pretty much the template of genki shoujo heroine who doesn't take shit from anyone but still needs saving all the time from super handsome rich prince. 2 of them!
The Taiwanese LA version also has some of the most pathetic production values I've seen from a drama ever.
The Taiwanese LA version also has some of the most pathetic production values I've seen from a drama ever.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
1) Boourns. I suppose I really should do LoveCom before starting another shoujo though.zeroshiki said:
2) I'm assuming that's the standard for Asian TV!
hosannainexcelsis
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Dance In My Blood said:
If Working!! obeyed the laws of rational thought, Kyoko's managerial incompetence would have ruined Wagnaria a long time ago.
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