Shouta
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Hisoka's '99 voice is awesome. Really awesome.
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2011 Fall Anime Thread - Bad Shows & Self Hating Nerds
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Hisoka's '99 voice is awesome. Really awesome.
hosannainexcelsis
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Chihayafuru 6-8
This member-collecting arc may not be as strong as the first batch of episodes, but it's still quite good in its own right. Chihaya's aggressive recruiting methods are amusing, the different approaches to karuta the story still manages to highlight keep things interesting, and I find each of the new member's issues compelling. One thread that's been constant through the whole show is that of the outcast - the very first episode started off with gossip about Chihaya, and gossip continues to play an important role in these episodes as we see how the student body treats those who don't quite fit in. The karuta club serves as a refuge from the outside world, a place where these misfits can find an identity and a bond they have difficulty finding elsewhere. I hope these side characters will continue to play important roles in wherever the story will head next.
Many people have already complemented the excellent direction, but one aspect I have not seen enough praise for is the music. The piano and string heavy soundtrack really helps to establish a strong atmosphere - tense, sad, joyous in turn - even when the animation and art is a little pedestrian, as it was in episode 7. Certainly one of the best soundtracks I've heard in an anime show this year.
This member-collecting arc may not be as strong as the first batch of episodes, but it's still quite good in its own right. Chihaya's aggressive recruiting methods are amusing, the different approaches to karuta the story still manages to highlight keep things interesting, and I find each of the new member's issues compelling. One thread that's been constant through the whole show is that of the outcast - the very first episode started off with gossip about Chihaya, and gossip continues to play an important role in these episodes as we see how the student body treats those who don't quite fit in. The karuta club serves as a refuge from the outside world, a place where these misfits can find an identity and a bond they have difficulty finding elsewhere. I hope these side characters will continue to play important roles in wherever the story will head next.
Many people have already complemented the excellent direction, but one aspect I have not seen enough praise for is the music. The piano and string heavy soundtrack really helps to establish a strong atmosphere - tense, sad, joyous in turn - even when the animation and art is a little pedestrian, as it was in episode 7. Certainly one of the best soundtracks I've heard in an anime show this year.
Dedication Through Light
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Ben-to 8
No action makes the show quite boring. Ultimately felt kind of dull, dont understand why they lik getting sato undressed but I guess it has to fit his nom de guerre.
No action makes the show quite boring. Ultimately felt kind of dull, dont understand why they lik getting sato undressed but I guess it has to fit his nom de guerre.
Though nurse scene was funny at first when the one overly obsessed with the ice witch was all over him
Crash Station
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Persona 4 8
Yep... that's exactly how I pictured the school trip if it were animated.
Yep... that's exactly how I pictured the school trip if it were animated.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Everyday's Great at your Junes 08:
All in all a great episode of Persona 4 The Cartoon. The animation was actually great for once, too!
- Nanako-chan is still adorable.
- Chie-chan can put her love in me whenever she wants.
- Yukiko is the boring choice. Charlie should choose someone more in his league. :/
- Konishi-kun is still an idiot.
All in all a great episode of Persona 4 The Cartoon. The animation was actually great for once, too!
His design is far better than the new one.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
I was hoping to get into the medal podium, but it's looking really difficult right now.
I've jumped into the fight for European spots!
I've improved.I was hoping to get into the medal podium, but it's looking really difficult right now.
I've jumped into the fight for European spots!
Improved is an interesting choice of words.
Is that the wrong way to do it?
nah, from the very beginning is definitely the way to go
She is another worker there who is always in the background. In the first season she finally was introduced near the end of the season, she basically hates everyone who works there and thinks they are weird.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Working'!! 09: Does any male in this show actually have balls and a dick?!
Oh God Yachiyo and Yamada are too moé for anyone to resist.
Oh God Yachiyo and Yamada are too moé for anyone to resist.
nigecha dame da
Wrong.
Lancer and Saber being dumb as bricks is the only reason there have been no total KOs so far.
Not at all, you lucky, soon to be gintama bro. I was just wondering if you were going to start from the series split like a lot of people were doing around the time it started airing again. Starting from the beginning makes for an incredibly long ride, but it's so worth it. Enjoy!
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Ben-To 08:
Sato, you make Segata Sanshiro proud! VIVA SATURN!! The silver-haired twins remind me of a much more emotional Yu Fan and Yu Lan from FMP: TSR. And more brazenly yuri. And I'm totally okay with this!
Also, the below was amazing, but just linking so as not to spoil those who've not watched it yet.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee499/RurouniZel/TotallyFappable.jpg
Sato, you make Segata Sanshiro proud! VIVA SATURN!! The silver-haired twins remind me of a much more emotional Yu Fan and Yu Lan from FMP: TSR. And more brazenly yuri. And I'm totally okay with this!
Also, the below was amazing, but just linking so as not to spoil those who've not watched it yet.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee499/RurouniZel/TotallyFappable.jpg
Ben-to any good? Thinking about picking up that too. So far I'm committed to Guilty Crown, Persona 4, Gintama, Young Justice, and finishing Infinite Stratos - because I predicted it would be the show to save anime, and I will believe when the rest lose hope.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
I think they're only 4 episodes left? Might as well after having come this far.
Don't be a dog nor a boar,be a wolf and watch ben-to!
-Minsc-
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Curiosity is getting the better of me, where does on find those stats?
Dedication Through Light
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Ignoring the most recent episode, its a decent to enjoyable anime that has memorable moments...if the plot isnt taken overly seriously. Definitely check it out.
On the forum page, click the reply count of the thread you want to know about.
It's kind of funny, how fast that went from being my surprise hit of the season to being my disappointment of the season.
I think there's something actually wrong with me. After Macross 7, I haven't been able to take any plot seriously. I'm actually a bit taken back by the fact that Anime-GAF sat back and watched my descent into madness so casually.
It's amazing.
Infinite Justice
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Well you're talking about a thread that recommends watching School Days whenever possible so....
and i still haven't jumped on the Macross 7 road yet due to what i was seeing (plus i've been busy for a while now) :O
Well you're talking about a thread that recommends watching School Days whenever possible so its not that crazy
and i still haven't jumped on the Macross 7 road yet due to what i saw (plus i've been busy for a while now) :O
Don't do it. Its just not worth it. I used to believe in good shows and bad shows. Now all I want to know is if a show rocks hard enough.
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I think nobody would disagree that this season has had a bit more fanservice than the previous one despite not resorting to male gaze shots.
See I'm not so bad. Not even at 700.
Summer anime thread...oh god, summer anime thread.
I've wiped my hands clean of my filthy past.
I miss it
Branduil I am disappointed in you. Allowing Cajunator to overtake you like that.
Unknown Soldier
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Ben-To 1:
I'm just a dog. A barky, dirty dog. How long have I lived without knowing this fact? How long have I buried my nose in the dirt, sniffing around garbage, never knowing? Now my eyes have been opened, and I must rise again! I will become a WOLF!
Ben-To 2:
Today is the first day of the rest of my life. I have resolved to live by the precepts of the wolf. Have pride, have respect! And FIGHT for half-priced lunch boxes!
I have no idea what the hell I'm watching, but it's unexpectedly really fucking awesome. Also, Kizurui is :cajun ^ 1,000,000
I'm just a dog. A barky, dirty dog. How long have I lived without knowing this fact? How long have I buried my nose in the dirt, sniffing around garbage, never knowing? Now my eyes have been opened, and I must rise again! I will become a WOLF!
Ben-To 2:
Today is the first day of the rest of my life. I have resolved to live by the precepts of the wolf. Have pride, have respect! And FIGHT for half-priced lunch boxes!
I have no idea what the hell I'm watching, but it's unexpectedly really fucking awesome. Also, Kizurui is :cajun ^ 1,000,000
This has to be one of the weakest episodes so far, and this is taking in to account last weeks trainwreck. The only redeeming factor was the Sega Saturn Love and MuscleCop
The episode completely ignored the soul of this show - Fighting for discounted Ben-To....
Hopefully, next week will get the show back on track....
and MuscleCop The episode completely ignored the soul of this show - Fighting for discounted Ben-To....
Hopefully, next week will get the show back on track....
I can't decide between Gintama and re-watching Code Geass. Help
Penguin Drum.
hosannainexcelsis
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As much as I love Penguin Drum, I think Gintama is better overall.
The funny thing is we still don't know. We're just enjoying the ride.
No.
In my defense, it is 70+ episodes long and I've been busy with real life and Zelda in the past week.
I guess I'll give it a shot... I'm kind of afraid of following the crowd ever since that K-On thing a while back.
Ippo would drop Link in the first round. Link lacks a heart of burning passion and the eyes of a champion.
No.
In my defense, it is 70+ episodes long and I've been busy with real life and Zelda in the past week.
Ippo would drop Link in the first round. Link lacks a heart of burning passion and the eyes of a champion.
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