NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Better than most western entertainment or whatever passes as entertainment over here
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Better than most western entertainment or whatever passes as entertainment over here
SlimeGooGoo
Banned
I would argue it's on the same level
Delphisage
Member
That's more an indictment on both than a callout against one.
Man when are we getting another good anime?
Doom85
Member
There’s like over 200 anime series that come out every year at this point. I can’t even fathom someone not finding at least one good anime each year (and I’m being really generous with that, it should be more like a bunch of good anime). If they honestly can’t, well, you do you, but I’m not really going to consider them a reliable opinion on quality anime.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
I would argue it's on the same level
I tend to stick to reading manga nowadays lol
SlimeGooGoo
Banned
Started reading Yotsuba. What an adorable manga.
Fuuka is best girl though
Fuuka is best girl though
STARSBarry
Gold Member
sounds like you need to stop watching garbage then. There's more anime per season these days, but its not like there's not one or two per season to take note of in terms of animation quality.
you know recently I went back watched an old favourite of mine, Higurashi. Even back in the day some things just had bad animation, I think its just so noticeable now because how many studio's focus on light novels which have obvious bad writing, as any teenager just picks up a pen without any idea where their story ends, some blatantly don't have any idea how to get to the middle past a concept of "I was resurrected as [insert boring everday thing] in another world". Outside of maybe Tappei Nagatsuki, but its become apparent in recent novels he's also hit his limit and has written himself into a corner versus his prior planned novels.
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darth.shrimp
Member
Funny, I just finished watching Azumanga Daioh (for the 4th or 5th time?). While I still absolutely love it, I'm starting to understand why the author didn't like the anime, to the point that she(?) refused for Yotsuba to be adapted.Started reading Yotsuba. What an adorable manga.
Fuuka is best girl though
~edit: I forgot to add, that Yotsuba is so far the only manga I've actually bought in paper. That's how much I love this one.
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SlimeGooGoo
Banned
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Started reading Yotsuba. What an adorable manga.
Fuuka is best girl though
Best girl is Yoko Littner
Delphisage
Member
Finished Eureka Seven. Good show, took until it was halfway through to really start doing things that weren't forgettable, and it's surprising how much its ideas work despite how totally corny they are. Shame that I've heard the rest of the franchise after this sucks.
darth.shrimp
Member
I really liked that one too. I think I watched it 15 years ago, when I was in my "humongous mecha" period, and I enjoyed it a lot more than Evangelion, that I had watched right before and, honestly, didn't like; I thought it was like "Evangelion but with cool surfers instead of annoying emos" lol.
For the funny anecdote, my habit of reading TVTropes after watching every series made me discover some real weird stuff, that shared common tropes with mecha anime without being mecha themselves, like Nanoha, which in turn started my "magical girls" phase (which didn't last long - not even long enough to watch the original Pretty Cure to the end).
Back to Eureka Seven - if you liked it, you might want to watch Bounen no Xamdo and Overman King Gainer too.
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ValiantTraveler
Member
I like Eureka Seven quite a bit. A shame they don't make 50-episode mecha shows anymore. It had a lot of original concepts and some dope animation. I didn't bother with the sequel and movies cause I, too, heard they're bad, but they have some cool mecha designs.
TVTropes can be a huge rabbit hole to fall into. It's easy to sink hours into the pages made for shows that you like.
Overman King Gainer was really cool too. Great opening and ending themes.
Delphisage
Member
I use TVTropes a lot. The YMMV pages are my best source for what consensus opinions are across the internet.
Oh well, time to go back to being paralyzed in indecision for what to watch next. I've heard good stuff about Spice and Wolf, but I don't know if it's gonna meet my "Better than Naruto The Last" quota for romance, since E7 ultimately didn't. Until then, it's a whole lot of Regular Show and maybe Bleach if I cave in.
Oh well, time to go back to being paralyzed in indecision for what to watch next. I've heard good stuff about Spice and Wolf, but I don't know if it's gonna meet my "Better than Naruto The Last" quota for romance, since E7 ultimately didn't. Until then, it's a whole lot of Regular Show and maybe Bleach if I cave in.
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STARSBarry
Gold Member
Have you played Armored Core 6 yet? It's funny how mechs and coral feature in both of these.
But yes sadly just enjoy the what the show gave you, the rest of the franchise sucks.
Better to move onto brighter things, but as a mecha fan I did pick this up recently.
This was one of the reasons I was disappointed in witch from mercury. The characters didn't get time to breathe because the plot had to happen, it needed anouther 24 episodes of being in the school so characters could be built up before throwing them all into the important shit. People don't give the audience time to connect with these shorter series, it's why Iron Blooded Orphans really grew on me, it had multiple characters focussed on and have growth which means that the ending hit that much harder.
Witch by comparison suffered because no one makes 50 episode mech animes anymore, and it shows.
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Labolas
Member
Hey there's a new FOTNS announced.
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ne...f-the-north-star-manga-gets-new-anime/.202260
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ne...f-the-north-star-manga-gets-new-anime/.202260
Nah, I haven't, I just have been reading manga. I'll be checking it out soon.
DareDaniel
Banned
I highly recommend Blood on the Tracks. Read it all in 2 nights, what a ride. Oshimi did it again. My 2nd favourite manga from this author, just behind Flowers of Evil, my favourite manga ever. Luckily his other manga, Welcome Back Alice, has also finished recently, I'll finally read that one too.
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Labolas
Member
I Am A Hero by Hanazawa Kengo
Welp, finished another manga. And boy, this was quite the ride.
Synopsis (from Manganelo): Hideo Suzuki is a thirty-five year old mangaka assistant struggling to be the hero in his own life by breaking back into the lime light with a new serial all the while juggling his relationship with his girlfriend and his own delusions. However, as hard as Hideo may try, the world seems to have a different set of plans for him; sinister and dark machinations that completely overturn his reality as he knows it.
I initially read the comic a few years back and didn't get back to it. Now I have come back to finish reading it and there's a new epilogue released for it and I have to say it does have a great but bittersweet end to it. What brought me back to reading the manga was watching the movie. While the live adaptation is somewhat decent, it doesn't hold a candle to the original source material. All the characters are NOT virtually good people, all of them say and do some despicable things in some fashion, in short, they all are morally gray characters and the manga is better for it. Unlike the manga, the movie does make Hideo (the main character), a cowardly character, but is relatively a good moral character. Not to say that the manga counterpart doesn't do any good or moral but he definitely isn't some moral compass. I will say I did like parts of the movie but it's mostly how the zombies look in it, beyond that it's a typical zombie movie from Japan.
The characters are really fleshed out and are given a lot of characterization. You have Hideo who is trying to break out to become a big mangaka but struggles with his mental deficiencies and is stuck being a manga assistant. Hiromi is another character that gets introduced early on in the story. She's a high school whom Hideo finds in a forest and while she may appear as a pure high school girl, she does have dark impulses as seen throughout the course of the manga. Other characters that Hideo interacted with early on in the story pop up again and sometimes interconnect with Hideo or other characters.
The story, like I said earlier, has characters dealing with the zombie apocalypse and sometimes their paths intersect with other characters. That's what I appreciated about this manga is how it connects the little things in the story without making it grandiose. While the zombies themselves started off as typical zombies, later on, the infection becomes something much more and it's hinted throughout what it might be. Also it was quite funny some people react to zombies and get infected. Hideo, I found to be more cowardly and delusional compared to the live adaptation. Hell, you can even call him a pervert because he does perv on Hiromi, a highschooler. But it was handled in a really mature and adult way. Man, a lot of the characters' situations are handled really well. But to Hideo and other characters, I have to give Hanazawa props, he made compelling characters, hell, he made a compelling manga.
The art. The art is something I can see some people not really liking. I will admit it took me a minute to adjust to how the characters are designed in this. The characters, while they do look realistic, are drawn with very exaggerated expressions that often look ugly compared to other modern manga characters. Even the more good looking characters are drawn like this as well. Especially when they're transforming into zombies. A character like Oda comes to mind, who is better looking than most of the characters in the manga but sometimes drawn with an exaggerated expression and looks kinda silly. But in my opinion, that's part of the manga's charm and I even come to really appreciate the artstyle. Reminds me of Dragon Head. But to me, the best part of the art would be the background, exterior, and paneling. I really love how great the landscape of Japan looks in this. From the mountains and the forest areas to the buildings, they look great. The paneling is so dynamic. Especially when there's action. Like how Hideo reloads his shotgun. Very kinetic. Easy to follow and keeps the reader engaged.
Oda, the blond girl in the panel, is drawn even more expressive than this and I can see that turning some people off.
Overall, I could not put this down. Despite having over 200 chapters, it didn't feel that long and I ended up finishing it within 2 days. The epilogue helped put a really good ending to this story and is much better for it. This is a fantastic manga, I haven't been engaged by a manga like this since King of Eden. Easily the best zombie manga out there. I can not recommend it enough. 9.2/10 (finished)
Positives:
+a lot of characters that are relatively grounded and are believable
+one of best zombie stories out there
+Engaging, never a dull moment
+some of the reveals and inner dialogue is really interesting
Negatives:
-how characters look may turn some people off
Other manga recommendations: 20th Century Boys, King of Eden, Gantz
I really do like seeing spreads like this. So damn good.
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SlimeGooGoo
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Pejo
Member
Just watched the cour 1 finale of Mushoku Tensei s2. Really touching and the ending was really earned by slowing everything down for this whole cour and allowing stuff to breathe. Seasonal anime barely ever gets a chance to do something like this, so it was kind of a breath of fresh air, even if it clashes with the overall pace of the story both before and after. I'm really glad that Bend stated that they're adapting the whole MT story. It's obviously leaving a bunch of stuff out from the LNs but I think they've done a great job at conveying the important parts so far. This finale hit me almost as hard as the one where Rudy and his father come to terms with each other.
A+ show.
A+ show.
NanaMiku
Member
I'm really happy they announced the second cour. Hopefully they'll be able to finish the story. It's still a long way until the next "Turning Point" chapter
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
I think we got more Goblin Slayer coming in October. I'm looking forward to that. I binged the whole series when I had covid last year.
I've been watching Call of the Night. It's been fun. The main protag is your typical innocent and annoying boy but the art and music really propels the show. It looks great. The soundtrack and the opening are also pretty good. Give it a shot if you want something light.
I've been watching Call of the Night. It's been fun. The main protag is your typical innocent and annoying boy but the art and music really propels the show. It looks great. The soundtrack and the opening are also pretty good. Give it a shot if you want something light.
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Doom85
Member
I just got the Blu-Ray recently and am looking forward to watching it as I’ve read a bit of the manga and enjoyed it. As a night owl myself (due to working third shift), this series is totally my jam.
The Sum of Zero
Member
Lidenfilms were on FIRE with this newest episode.
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EDMIX
Writes a lot, says very little
I highly recommend Blood on the Tracks. Read it all in 2 nights, what a ride. Oshimi did it again. My 2nd favourite manga from this author, just behind Flowers of Evil, my favourite manga ever. Luckily his other manga, Welcome Back Alice, has also finished recently, I'll finally read that one too.
lol thats funny, I was actually on the fence on getting this as I love Flowers Of Evil. (re-read it again with the Complete 1-4 version last year).
Will buy.
SlimeGooGoo
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Fbh
Member
Started reading Dai Dark. Only one volume in but I'm really enjoying it.
Q Hayashida is easily one of my favourite current mangaka, she has such a cool and unique style, it's all fucked up and dark but kinda chill and lighthearted at the same time. Her worlds, scenarios and concepts always feel very unique, without that "been there done that" feeling I get from most action(ish) manga.
Q Hayashida is easily one of my favourite current mangaka, she has such a cool and unique style, it's all fucked up and dark but kinda chill and lighthearted at the same time. Her worlds, scenarios and concepts always feel very unique, without that "been there done that" feeling I get from most action(ish) manga.
Delphisage
Member
63 chapters into Spy Family. I like it, but I'm not really sure why I'm reading it other than some vague obligation to read something current and popular.
Labolas
Member
Berserk new chapter is out. Really hyped about where it's going.
Also some new manga that I've been reading:
Seinen:
Tokoshie X Bullet Shin Minato Koubou-sen
(Will continue to read)
Smiley
(Will continue to read)
Shounen:
Kagurabachi (I know that manga has been meme to hell and back)
(Might continue)
Daddy and Buddy
(Might continue)
Wild Strawberry
(Dropped)
Ecchi:
Futari Switch
(Might drop)
Super Ball Girls
(Might continue)
Also some new manga that I've been reading:
Seinen:
Tokoshie X Bullet Shin Minato Koubou-sen
(Will continue to read)
Smiley
(Will continue to read)
Shounen:
Kagurabachi (I know that manga has been meme to hell and back)
(Might continue)
Daddy and Buddy
(Might continue)
Wild Strawberry
(Dropped)
Ecchi:
Futari Switch
(Might drop)
Super Ball Girls
(Might continue)
Delphisage
Member
Fully caught up with Spy Family! Now I need to figure out something to read next.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
I highly recommend that one daddy
One of the best ongoing manga I've been keeping up with
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SlimeGooGoo
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ThatPolishGuy
Member
Just started watching Ragna Crimson.
If the quality stays the same. It will be aots material.
First episode is 45 minutes long or so, man. I feel like they just dropped Bleach episode back in the day.
There's gonna be some bangers for sure.
Solo Leveling is confirmed to drop on January 2024.
Animation is by Sword Art Online studio and ost will be by Sawano Hiroyuki (Attack on Titan).
I also read the source material and I feel like it's 11/10 story with all the plot and sub-plot closed perfectly from A to Z like Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. I feel like it will be in Top 10 or Top 5 if the adaptation is right. Sawano is just cherry on top.
Sousou no Frieren feels like it could be a banger too this season
I dig the art and pastel backgrouds. Just got a quick glance at the first episode but I have to go to sleep.
And they dropped like 4 eps instantly.
If the quality stays the same. It will be aots material.
First episode is 45 minutes long or so, man. I feel like they just dropped Bleach episode back in the day.
There's gonna be some bangers for sure.
Solo Leveling is confirmed to drop on January 2024.
Animation is by Sword Art Online studio and ost will be by Sawano Hiroyuki (Attack on Titan).
I also read the source material and I feel like it's 11/10 story with all the plot and sub-plot closed perfectly from A to Z like Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. I feel like it will be in Top 10 or Top 5 if the adaptation is right. Sawano is just cherry on top.
Sousou no Frieren feels like it could be a banger too this season
I dig the art and pastel backgrouds. Just got a quick glance at the first episode but I have to go to sleep.
And they dropped like 4 eps instantly.
Delphisage
Member
So, it's the same production crew as Aldnoah Zero. Sounds like a poison cocktail.
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Werewolf Jones
Member
Who here Kagura Bachi?
ThatPolishGuy
Member
Hopefully it will be good... Since source material deserves it. But now I'm getting kind of worried.
Anyways, this season is crazy packed crazy. Didn't check out any charts.
Shangri-La Frontier is pretty good. Like it's a comedy spin on SAO.
Eminence in Shadow is back with season two- just saw a random trailer on youtube and realised it will air this season. And season one was pretty good, it's humour and memeish quality was top tier.
MF Ghost is actually a successor to Initial D. With Takumi and Ryouske in the background. Was huge fan of it back in the day.
Overtake had me worried since two racing anime in one season had me a bit ticked off for some reason. But it turns out it's not only about the F4 races but it's told through the eyes of a reporter/photographer with PTSD. So we have two plots.
Undead Unluck just saw a trailer of this looks pretty interesting.
Berserk of Glattony the plot is pretty basic and we had already seen something like this many many times but it's actually watchable and it didn't seem to me as a trash weekly filler anime between good shows. Not that it's brilliant or anything. But it's not earned an instant drop from me.
I need to check anichart or something if there are any more interesting shows this season.
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Doom85
Member
ThatPolishGuy
Member
Well, I just checked anichart and... this season is pretty crazy.
New seasons of: Faraway Paladin, Shield Hero, FLCL, Spy x Family.
Dr. STONE S2 P2.
Besides the shows I mentioned earlier.
Some other new shows which may be good. Will check the list tomorrow.
Man this season will be tight. Can't wait for it to fully take off. To see what's worth watching every week.
New seasons of: Faraway Paladin, Shield Hero, FLCL, Spy x Family.
Dr. STONE S2 P2.
Besides the shows I mentioned earlier.
Some other new shows which may be good. Will check the list tomorrow.
Man this season will be tight. Can't wait for it to fully take off. To see what's worth watching every week.
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Labolas
Member
Still can't believe it has 5 seasons. Wtf, lol.
Delphisage
Member
That's Toonami money management for you. Why spend money on licensing new shows when you can commission cashgrab sequels?
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Doom85
Member
Well, they‘re also licensing this:
They also licensed Space Dandy when it premiered.
Delphisage
Member
And then Watanabe said that Space Dandy was a failure that he hated being associated with.
Doom85
Member
Edit: Gaf is not letting me link the damn Reddit for some reason, but Google Shinichro Watanabe, Director of Cowboy Bebop, Ask me Anything!, the Reddit thread is about four years ago.
It’s a bit down, but gutstheultimate asks about Space Dandy and Watanabe says it was the production he enjoyed the most working on. That doesn’t sound like a guy who hates being associated with it.
Even if it wasn’t a ratings success, it was generally well liked by critics and fans. Honestly, the only people who hated it seem to mostly be people wanting another Bebop or Champloo (which it was never trying to be), or didn’t get very far before dropping it and missed out on how truly wild and experimental the series became.
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SlimeGooGoo
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NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Alright, here's a new anime that has potential:
16-bit Sensation: Another Layer
It's about an illustrator that loves Bishoujo, and dreams of working on a game that features her Bishoujo characters.
Unfortunately the current state of the industry prevents her from achieving her dream.
She works at a small game company on souless projects as a background artist.
Well I don't want to spoil too much, but at one point she opens and old game box, and she is transported to 1992 Akihabara.
There she will have the opportunity to work on her dream game.
There are a lot of references of old PC-98 games as well, pretty cool.
Here are some pics, no spoilers
She doesn't look sexy enough though..
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
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SlimeGooGoo
I hope Ghibli next film directed by Miyazaki will have a female main protagonist in scantly clad clothing.
I hope Ghibli next film directed by Miyazaki will have a female main protagonist in scantly clad clothing.
SlimeGooGoo
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