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Guybrush Threepwood
Banned
Funimation is releasing "Season 1" box sets of Yu Yu Hakusho (July 8) and Case Closed (July 22).
The Case Closed set has 25 episodes (one episode has two parts) and the Yu Yu Hakusho set has 28.
Prices:
YYH - $35 ($24 on Amazon)
CC - $50 ($45 on Amazon; Expect this price to drop like the prices of the DBZ sets have)
The Case Closed set has 25 episodes (one episode has two parts) and the Yu Yu Hakusho set has 28.
Prices:
YYH - $35 ($24 on Amazon)
CC - $50 ($45 on Amazon; Expect this price to drop like the prices of the DBZ sets have)
Thanks for the reccomendation for Birdy the Mighty. I'm looking into the OVAs as we speak so I can get some backstory on the new episodes. I'm psyched!
I am up to the fifth episode of Mnemosyne. I really enjoy the story so far, and I know there is only one more epispde. I could have done without the unnecessary nudity, but otherwise it is really one of the better animes I have seen in a while.
On another note, is anyone else getting prompted for a secure login when clicking on page 4 of this thread? It asks me to login-in to randomc.animeblogger.net. Maybe a bad hotlink?
When I first saw it, I freaked, shutdown all networking, did spyware and virus checks, rebooted into safe mode and still got it off the restart. Soooo, I'm assuming its not me...
BTW Shouta, thanks a lot for the subs on the first ep of Birdy. I just finished reading this thread and the other at narutofan(I think). Had no idea you did subs as well! Where oh where do you find the time! *bows
I am up to the fifth episode of Mnemosyne. I really enjoy the story so far, and I know there is only one more epispde. I could have done without the unnecessary nudity, but otherwise it is really one of the better animes I have seen in a while.
On another note, is anyone else getting prompted for a secure login when clicking on page 4 of this thread? It asks me to login-in to randomc.animeblogger.net. Maybe a bad hotlink?
When I first saw it, I freaked, shutdown all networking, did spyware and virus checks, rebooted into safe mode and still got it off the restart. Soooo, I'm assuming its not me...
BTW Shouta, thanks a lot for the subs on the first ep of Birdy. I just finished reading this thread and the other at narutofan(I think). Had no idea you did subs as well! Where oh where do you find the time! *bows
Are you being serious? Mnemosyne is absolutely atrocious. The art and animation isn't anything special (certainly for an OVA series), the plot and characters are just silly and there's nothing memorable on the music front either. Even the ecchi bits are just horrible.NH Apache said:I am up to the fifth episode of Mnemosyne. I really enjoy the story so far, and I know there is only one more epispde. I could have done without the unnecessary nudity, but otherwise it is really one of the better animes I have seen in a while.
nelsonroyale
Member
Relix said:
watch the earlier seasons they are worth it...the more the merrier
rykomatsu
Member
Natsume Yuujincho- was really quite good. The animation quality isn't on par with say Birdy or most Kyoto Animation productions, but the story line seems to be interesting; similar in concept to Mokke from winter '07, but this one actually kept my attention. The ending of the episode plot was also quite touching with the whole concept of it being more difficult to tolerate being ignored or forgotten than to be lonely. Interested to see how it progresses..if the quality maintains itself, I think this will be a pretty memorable high quality series.
World Destruction...the OP animation and the song I really took a liking to, as well as the premise to the story of the heroes bringing the world to destruction instead of saving the world from an apocalyptic demise. On the flipside, though, with the various races depicted rather...comically...for lack of a better term, it kinda brings the tension down and makes it somewhat difficult to take seriously. They could have taken a page or 2 out of Utawarerumono's race design. Maaya's performance is quite good, though her "battle shouts" (for lack of a better term) seemed a little out of line with the rest of her acting. Nice touch in that after each ep but before each preview, there'll be a little bit of coverage of the actual game coming out in september as a nice added touch. I'm guessing Sega's hurting a little bit (just a little) from the lower than hoped for Valkyria sales so it seems like they're trying to get the word out there about the upcoming RPG that this anime is based off of (or would it be anime that the RPG is based off of?)
Will most likely keep watching World Destruction regardless of the odd racial character designs.
World Destruction...the OP animation and the song I really took a liking to, as well as the premise to the story of the heroes bringing the world to destruction instead of saving the world from an apocalyptic demise. On the flipside, though, with the various races depicted rather...comically...for lack of a better term, it kinda brings the tension down and makes it somewhat difficult to take seriously. They could have taken a page or 2 out of Utawarerumono's race design. Maaya's performance is quite good, though her "battle shouts" (for lack of a better term) seemed a little out of line with the rest of her acting. Nice touch in that after each ep but before each preview, there'll be a little bit of coverage of the actual game coming out in september as a nice added touch. I'm guessing Sega's hurting a little bit (just a little) from the lower than hoped for Valkyria sales so it seems like they're trying to get the word out there about the upcoming RPG that this anime is based off of (or would it be anime that the RPG is based off of?)
Will most likely keep watching World Destruction regardless of the odd racial character designs.
Rahxephon91
Banned
Jesus Christ I have just experienced Gurren Lagann. Holy fuck is it good.
I may just buy the other 2 sub dvds and buy the English dub release also. Its just really good.
Just when I was down on the anime thing because Geass and Macross F Gurren Lagann comes and rises my belief in anime and Japan itself.
I may just buy the other 2 sub dvds and buy the English dub release also. Its just really good.
Just when I was down on the anime thing because Geass and Macross F Gurren Lagann comes and rises my belief in anime and Japan itself.
Rahxephon91
Banned
Well I never followed the fansubs of it and picked up the 1st dvd this morning.Shirokun said:
Its a bright future when this and Gundam 00 are being made.
bigmit3737
Member
Relix said:
Holy shit the double episode was pretty freaking good!
I just finished watching last night...VERY IMPRESSED...and I honestly think it's better than the manga episodes, so far.
Plus the animation was quality! Fast paced fighting scenes...there was a quick scene that had me in awe...(I might have to rewatch it, to pinpoint exactly which one).
Decado said:
You're insane. The second half takes the core ideas previously delivered through the narrative and excellently reinforces them through well-delivered archetypical challenge. Other than the admittedly annoying outsourcing and episode 24, there's absolutely nothing to dislike... unless you hate good cartoon writing, that is.
mugwhump said:Holy poop there's a BotI anime?!? Why didn't you guys tell me?
Because it's produced by Bee Train.
Smiles and Cries
Member
OMG OMG there is a Sekirei anime this month??? when???
do want I <3 Musubi
damn my laptop still broken
do want I <3 Musubi
damn my laptop still broken
Smiles and Cries
Member
rykomatsu said:it started this month...it's this summer's Rosario & Vampire...didn't think it was all that great and i'm assuming the chars are all pretty old because they're rather...droopy...
I was only happy because I read over 60 chapters of the manga the past few days
droopy is not in the manga
have not seen any of the anime since the wii does not support flash 9 and I did not check youtube yet
Eureka Seven is probably my favorite show. I like that sort of "epic adventure" stuff or slice of life with great character interaction (Nana).
I will also give extra points for nice art, good music and likeable characters. Those factors can push a seemingly mediocre anime into elite status (Gundam SEED).
Comedies are good too but an ongoing story (Minami-Ke, School Rumble etc.) instead of random episodic crap.
Finally, I'm a sucker for teen angst
I will also give extra points for nice art, good music and likeable characters. Those factors can push a seemingly mediocre anime into elite status (Gundam SEED).
Comedies are good too but an ongoing story (Minami-Ke, School Rumble etc.) instead of random episodic crap.
Finally, I'm a sucker for teen angst
Other than Birdy this season sucks, IMO. Unless I'm missing some surprise hidden among the tons of crappy shows being released, I'll only be sticking to that and Natsume Yuujincho as the first episode wasn't too bad. I've got plenty of other shows carried over from last season anyway...
Oh. I'd love to watch it, but I haven't seen the old seasons and don't really feel like catching up. And even if I watched it and thought it wasn't good I wouldn't be able to have a proper criteria since I've not seen what's before, so yeah, I don't know about Slayers.zoku88 said:Did you not like Slayers?
DIE FOR YOUR SINS, HEATHEN!!!!
Finaly, a real Casshern adaptation:
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キャシャーン SINS
Casshern SINS
Genre: sci-fi
Adaptation/remake of the 1973 series "Shinzo Ningen Casshan."
This remake was announced at this year's TAF. Production will be done by madhouse, with Shigeyasu Yamauchi as director, Yasuko Kobayashi doing series composition, and Yoshihiko Umakoshi doing character designs.
Air date is Fall 2008. In the original series, a group of robots created by Dr. Azuma go out of control when they determine that humans are harmful to the earth's ecosystem. After the robots have gained control of Earth, the doctor's son, Tetsuya, decides to have himself turned into a cyborg for the purpose of defeating these robots and freeing mankind from their rule.
A live-action movie adaptation by Kazuaki Kiriya was released in 2004.
Trailer - http://www.manganimation.net/news/?p=320
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Awesome! Animation & chard designs are so good, cant wait to see it released. And also Yasuko Kobayashi [series composition] is the lead writer on Blassreiter. That show has the best pacing in the anime ive seen so far in the last few years.
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キャシャーン SINS
Casshern SINS
Genre: sci-fi
Adaptation/remake of the 1973 series "Shinzo Ningen Casshan."
This remake was announced at this year's TAF. Production will be done by madhouse, with Shigeyasu Yamauchi as director, Yasuko Kobayashi doing series composition, and Yoshihiko Umakoshi doing character designs.
Air date is Fall 2008. In the original series, a group of robots created by Dr. Azuma go out of control when they determine that humans are harmful to the earth's ecosystem. After the robots have gained control of Earth, the doctor's son, Tetsuya, decides to have himself turned into a cyborg for the purpose of defeating these robots and freeing mankind from their rule.
A live-action movie adaptation by Kazuaki Kiriya was released in 2004.
Trailer - http://www.manganimation.net/news/?p=320
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Awesome! Animation & chard designs are so good, cant wait to see it released. And also Yasuko Kobayashi [series composition] is the lead writer on Blassreiter. That show has the best pacing in the anime ive seen so far in the last few years.
So, just watched two great animes:
1. Sword of the Stranger - Directed by Masahiro Ando, this is an incredibly fluid anime set in Fuedal time Japan. Animation was very good imo, and storyline was beter than average. Overall, I really enjoyed the movie and would definitely reccomend it in a heartbeat.
2. Batman: Gothic Knight - If you have ever seen The Animatrix, you can understand where this is coming from. Five or six different episodes (I don;t remember off the top of my head and IMDB lists 5 directors for 6 different parts?) that are done with different art direction and obvious storyline. They do, however, seem to link very closely with the newer Bale movies as opposed to the old series. Really, really enjoyed all of the episodes, including the first one, "Have I Got a Story For You," directed by Shoujirou Nishimi. They will knock your socks off, if only for the visuals. The one extra perk: Kevin Conroy as your classic animated Batman. If you enjoy anime or Batman in any way, shape, or form, you must see this flick!!!
Edit: Annnnnnd there seems to be a big friggin thread on the Batmanime already. My bad.
1. Sword of the Stranger - Directed by Masahiro Ando, this is an incredibly fluid anime set in Fuedal time Japan. Animation was very good imo, and storyline was beter than average. Overall, I really enjoyed the movie and would definitely reccomend it in a heartbeat.
2. Batman: Gothic Knight - If you have ever seen The Animatrix, you can understand where this is coming from. Five or six different episodes (I don;t remember off the top of my head and IMDB lists 5 directors for 6 different parts?) that are done with different art direction and obvious storyline. They do, however, seem to link very closely with the newer Bale movies as opposed to the old series. Really, really enjoyed all of the episodes, including the first one, "Have I Got a Story For You," directed by Shoujirou Nishimi. They will knock your socks off, if only for the visuals. The one extra perk: Kevin Conroy as your classic animated Batman. If you enjoy anime or Batman in any way, shape, or form, you must see this flick!!!
Edit: Annnnnnd there seems to be a big friggin thread on the Batmanime already. My bad.
bigmit3737
Member
Nabari No OU is finallllllly taking off.
Anyone else watch episode 14?
Anyone else watch episode 14?
vas_a_morir
Banned
Anybody watching Itzura na Kiss? I can't believe (episode 14 spoiler)
and 12 more episodes left to go, too.
They got married just like that. WTF.
vas_a_morir
Banned
Zoe said:
How have they aged? If anything, they having matured enough. Being a heterosexual male watching a show meant for girls, I tend to empathize with the male characters. I of course, feel the message of this show, which is "never give up; stand by your man!" is more like "women like men who abuse them. Nice guys like Kin-chan get shit on, no matter how hard they try. The end."
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