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Autumn Anime 2015 |OT| Like leaves on a tree were falling one by one.
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CheapJuice
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Utawarerumono - 03
Keeps on being a charming, fun and soothing show. I can't bring myself to dislike anyone. Soundtrack keeps on being terrific in regards to the setting.
I think this is my biggest surprise of the season so far, having no knowledge it existed beforehand.
Kokopo best bird.
Keeps on being a charming, fun and soothing show. I can't bring myself to dislike anyone. Soundtrack keeps on being terrific in regards to the setting.
I think this is my biggest surprise of the season so far, having no knowledge it existed beforehand.
Kokopo best bird.
Joe Molotov
Member
We all watching Underwater Ray Romano?
Enter the Dragon Punch
Banned
the thing is, i'd love to see it continue, but at the same time the way it wrapped up was so perfect that it doesn't need to
i'm gonna read the prequel mangas when i can... do we know what the upcoming VN is about?
also,
the train scene is the most emotional fucking scene i've watched in any anime. holy shit that hit me hard.
3 more films at the filmhouse. Shitty rambling thoughts about each.
Miss Hokusai
A really odd experience this. While it takes time to introduce each of the characters in turn, it feels like these character dynamics have already been set in stone long before the film starts and the viewer is merely interrupting a story in progress. This idea is then reinforced by the unusual narrative which, perhaps because it is treated more a a biography, lacks any central theme beyond O-Ei and to a lesser extent her Father. The film is more like a sequence of hand picked individual stories from something larger but which don't necessarily strictly follow on in the same order.
O-Ei herself is a really interesting character since she's fairly reticent. Most of her internal thoughts revolve around her father while little dialogue is spared at all for the situations she finds herself in. Yet emotions still come across clearly despite nothing really keying you into them such as the scene where she finds herself frustrated that her paintings are superior technically but lacking in (in this case) eroticism.
I also hadn't expected the film to have such a supernatural angle to some of the stories. While a certain amount of skepticism is still present from the cast, it's unusual to see a realistic series such as that approach if with such a tone of "this is real, this is a thing that happens". It reinforces the idea that despite some of the vast being rather down to earth, their acceptance that spiritual and otherworldly things occur.
My one criticism I think would be in the film's score. For a film based on a series about nailing down a accurate portayal of early 19th century Japan, it frequently uses tracks with heavy use of electric guitar which jolt you out of the movie somewhat.
Empire of Corpses
The explanation given at the start was that Project Itoh wrote 30 pages of the original book before he died and his friend took over the rest. It's not stated how far into the movie this takes us but it certainly feels like a movie where after a certain point, nothing no longer makes any sense.
The central problem with this is that Watson's primary drive throughout the movie is his desire to resurrect? reanimate? his friend Friday. The problem from this is that there is never any indication why Watson strives so hard for the sake of his friend; almost nothing is given away of their background beyond the vague, hazy friend aspect.
In fact, the majority of the characters' motivations are equally either lacking or obfuscated in technical jargon that renders them incoherent.
The final climactic scene is an impressive, visual spectacle but with protagonist and antagonist shouting back and forth in nebulous terms interspersed with internal jargon that leaves you baffled what's going on and why things occur the way they do. Reasons and motivations are paper thin at best.
Some pretty obnoxious CG crowds as well.
A Case of Alice and Hana
Clements at the start described this as a great film about honest, teenager silliness and it's a pretty on the button remark. While the premise and behaviour of some people can stretch credulity, the dialogue between characters in the movie is really earnest and believable. Classmates talk to each other as you'd expect rather than belabouring the point in slower, more deliberate tones.
The chemistry of Alice and Hana themselves is really fun and engaging. While this is the story of how they become friends, they nonetheless act as you'd expect 2 young teenagers would act. Their silly day to day antics provide plenty of humour from just really mundane situations.
Lastly, the credits of the film show off to one side, a sped up retelling of the film from presumably the original storyboards. While there's obviously scenes which have had minor changes to the composition, it's interesting to note that the final scene is evidently cut from the film.
Miss Hokusai
A really odd experience this. While it takes time to introduce each of the characters in turn, it feels like these character dynamics have already been set in stone long before the film starts and the viewer is merely interrupting a story in progress. This idea is then reinforced by the unusual narrative which, perhaps because it is treated more a a biography, lacks any central theme beyond O-Ei and to a lesser extent her Father. The film is more like a sequence of hand picked individual stories from something larger but which don't necessarily strictly follow on in the same order.
O-Ei herself is a really interesting character since she's fairly reticent. Most of her internal thoughts revolve around her father while little dialogue is spared at all for the situations she finds herself in. Yet emotions still come across clearly despite nothing really keying you into them such as the scene where she finds herself frustrated that her paintings are superior technically but lacking in (in this case) eroticism.
I also hadn't expected the film to have such a supernatural angle to some of the stories. While a certain amount of skepticism is still present from the cast, it's unusual to see a realistic series such as that approach if with such a tone of "this is real, this is a thing that happens". It reinforces the idea that despite some of the vast being rather down to earth, their acceptance that spiritual and otherworldly things occur.
My one criticism I think would be in the film's score. For a film based on a series about nailing down a accurate portayal of early 19th century Japan, it frequently uses tracks with heavy use of electric guitar which jolt you out of the movie somewhat.
Empire of Corpses
The explanation given at the start was that Project Itoh wrote 30 pages of the original book before he died and his friend took over the rest. It's not stated how far into the movie this takes us but it certainly feels like a movie where after a certain point, nothing no longer makes any sense.
The central problem with this is that Watson's primary drive throughout the movie is his desire to resurrect? reanimate? his friend Friday. The problem from this is that there is never any indication why Watson strives so hard for the sake of his friend; almost nothing is given away of their background beyond the vague, hazy friend aspect.
In fact, the majority of the characters' motivations are equally either lacking or obfuscated in technical jargon that renders them incoherent.
The final climactic scene is an impressive, visual spectacle but with protagonist and antagonist shouting back and forth in nebulous terms interspersed with internal jargon that leaves you baffled what's going on and why things occur the way they do. Reasons and motivations are paper thin at best.
Some pretty obnoxious CG crowds as well.
A Case of Alice and Hana
Clements at the start described this as a great film about honest, teenager silliness and it's a pretty on the button remark. While the premise and behaviour of some people can stretch credulity, the dialogue between characters in the movie is really earnest and believable. Classmates talk to each other as you'd expect rather than belabouring the point in slower, more deliberate tones.
The chemistry of Alice and Hana themselves is really fun and engaging. While this is the story of how they become friends, they nonetheless act as you'd expect 2 young teenagers would act. Their silly day to day antics provide plenty of humour from just really mundane situations.
Lastly, the credits of the film show off to one side, a sped up retelling of the film from presumably the original storyboards. While there's obviously scenes which have had minor changes to the composition, it's interesting to note that the final scene is evidently cut from the film.
names2hard4you
Member
I just finished work too, so much to watch.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Teekyu S1
Teekyu S2
Teekyu S3
Teekyu S4
Teekyu S5
Teekyu Spinoff
Like a visual display of cocaine. The more I watch the more I like it, it's like Stockholm Syndrome. It is 100% impossible to comment on though so I had to resort to using gifs like a memester. I'll wait until S6 is over to watch it because watching this weekly is probably awful.
Teekyu S2
Teekyu S3
Teekyu S4
Teekyu S5
Teekyu Spinoff
Like a visual display of cocaine. The more I watch the more I like it, it's like Stockholm Syndrome. It is 100% impossible to comment on though so I had to resort to using gifs like a memester. I'll wait until S6 is over to watch it because watching this weekly is probably awful.
victreeb3l
Member
Spice and Wolf 1-2
Ok this is interesting. Animation is pretty meh but Holo is amazing. I love the way she speaks. Hilarious how she has a barbie body though.
The ending theme is also really adorable. Very whimsical.
Ok this is interesting. Animation is pretty meh but Holo is amazing. I love the way she speaks. Hilarious how she has a barbie body though.
The ending theme is also really adorable. Very whimsical.
KenjiGlove
Banned
One could always comment on the masterpiece that is the Teekyu Tournament arc.
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Never really enjoyed the spinoff that much though, compared to the original series.
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Never really enjoyed the spinoff that much though, compared to the original series.
CheapJuice
Member
Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry - 03
Fluster overload. I think this action scene had some cool camera work. I still don't like the katana shit, so props for at least not using it to block bullets!
Soundtrack was pretty good in certain sections as well, I wish there was more of the track that started at Stella's fire serpent.
A few of Stella's attempts for attention I found surprisingly amusing. I also have a weakness for the jiiiiii~ and can't get enough of shit-eating grins:
Fluster overload. I think this action scene had some cool camera work. I still don't like the katana shit, so props for at least not using it to block bullets!
Soundtrack was pretty good in certain sections as well, I wish there was more of the track that started at Stella's fire serpent.
A few of Stella's attempts for attention I found surprisingly amusing. I also have a weakness for the jiiiiii~ and can't get enough of shit-eating grins:
About time you watched the show with the best girl.
victreeb3l
Member
Finally got an Xbone so I can stream Funimation on the TV. This has been on my list for a while. Gonna try not to binge through both seasons this weekend haha.
Peeping Life 3
Probably the only person still watching this. The sketches in this one are pretty funny though. Astro Boy still a little shit, Luna ripping a new one out of Casshern, and the vacationing couple (my power levels are pretty low on these so no idea what series they're from.. original characters?) are amusing.
Probably the only person still watching this. The sketches in this one are pretty funny though. Astro Boy still a little shit, Luna ripping a new one out of Casshern, and the vacationing couple (my power levels are pretty low on these so no idea what series they're from.. original characters?) are amusing.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Utah-warehouse-unmono 3
lol this fucking bird
I can't tell if we have an anime where the chocobo is violent tsundere or if she's the best wingman ever. Regardless I laugh at how the show seems to be embracing the DTL jokes. And next week it might go even forward. Also princess is thirsty for Haku.
lol this fucking bird
I can't tell if we have an anime where the chocobo is violent tsundere or if she's the best wingman ever. Regardless I laugh at how the show seems to be embracing the DTL jokes. And next week it might go even forward. Also princess is thirsty for Haku.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Utawarerumono 01
Hey, this seems pretty alright. Chill setting and I like the chemistry between the main duo. I'll watch the other two episodes later.
Hey, this seems pretty alright. Chill setting and I like the chemistry between the main duo. I'll watch the other two episodes later.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Niuya drew some Haikyuu/Oofuri crossover arts, very good stuff.
Those are pretty awesome. It's funny how Mihashi and Hinata have kind of similar designs, but they're basically polar opposites in terms of personality.
Let's hurry up with getting a third season of Ookiku Furikabutte. There's more than enough manga material at this point.
Haikyuu 2-3
The ending was a bit too heart-warming though but whatever.
Still damn good. The thing I've been liking about this season is the different direction in that they're using the new manager to juxtaposition with Hinata. It gives him someone new to play off of and does well to highlight how driven the team is. Surprisingly enough that works as a way of distinguishing the second season from the first, something that wasn't necessary given how great the show already was, so it feels more like a sequel rather than a direct continuation. It also allows for more character growth besides the main cast, which is always appreciated.
The ending was a bit too heart-warming though but whatever.
Names rings a bell. Wasn't this a show that aired around 2005 or 2006? Are they remaking it, sequel or something else?
names2hard4you
Member
Young Black Jack 03
Being Hazama is suffering. Everyone fucks the guy over, he can't even eat his noodles in peace.
Being Hazama is suffering. Everyone fucks the guy over, he can't even eat his noodles in peace.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
There is a movie adaptation and a recent TV series adaptation. It looks like Netflix has the first half of the TV show.
The game Utawarerumono 2 just came out, which is a sequel to the first game set in the same world but following different characters. This anime adaptation is tied to the promotion of this new game.
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
Yeah, but I heard there are several versions of the TV show. Uncut, uncensored, broadcast, etc.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Underwater Ray Romano 02-03
Yup, can confirm. Show is pretty alright. Not amazing but enjoyable, I will probably watch to the end.
Yup, can confirm. Show is pretty alright. Not amazing but enjoyable, I will probably watch to the end.
phoenix296
Member
Season 2 had fewer episodes that I actively disliked. It was boring but it was shorter so it gets a pass for those reasons.
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Umaru 04
Still don't like Umaru's attitude. Her gamer get up is cute though.
AquaWateria
Member
There's a reason why he's cynical and has some trust issues in the original Black Jack series when he's all grown up.
His past life was absolute suffering.
Cornbread78
Member
Cavelry ep.3
Well, that was a pretty good episode. I mean useless, evil, fanservice never hurt, right? OK well, that action sequence was pretty cool but that new guy is a douche, so I can't wait until Ikki wrecks his shit up next week.
Well, that was a pretty good episode. I mean useless, evil, fanservice never hurt, right? OK well, that action sequence was pretty cool but that new guy is a douche, so I can't wait until Ikki wrecks his shit up next week.
pelicansurf
Needs a Holiday on Gallifrey
Lol. Too heart-warming? Are you the grinch?
It got resolved a bit too cleanly, especially the scene afterwards with the mother helping her with the poster. It was too much.
names2hard4you
Member
Cavalry 03
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Asterisk 03
So this week I prefered Asterisk. Cavalry's jokes weren't as funny and I'll be honest and say that I wish that the main heroine wasn't as Tsun as she is. Cavalry is still winning 2-1, but from now onwards I could easily see Asterisk's more focused narrative winning me over.
Do those thorns that keep showing up in this one also show up in the original series? What exactly are they trying to represent? Evil?? Pain??
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Asterisk 03
So this week I prefered Asterisk. Cavalry's jokes weren't as funny and I'll be honest and say that I wish that the main heroine wasn't as Tsun as she is. Cavalry is still winning 2-1, but from now onwards I could easily see Asterisk's more focused narrative winning me over.
Do those thorns that keep showing up in this one also show up in the original series? What exactly are they trying to represent? Evil?? Pain??
BombStrike
Member
Owarimonogatari
I could probably listen to Ougi and Arararagi speak for hours without ever being bored.
I could probably listen to Ougi and Arararagi speak for hours without ever being bored.
Cornbread78
Member
Asterix ep.3
Ok, that was a really good episode. The tone change and backstory were great and the action was pretty good. I think they may be rushing the emotional part of the story a little bit, but that ending was really good and really drives forward the plotline better that Cavelry did this week. Pinning these two shows against each other every week is going to be fun.
Ok, that was a really good episode. The tone change and backstory were great and the action was pretty good. I think they may be rushing the emotional part of the story a little bit, but that ending was really good and really drives forward the plotline better that Cavelry did this week. Pinning these two shows against each other every week is going to be fun.
pelicansurf
Needs a Holiday on Gallifrey
I thought it was... Heart warming. Nice things can happen! Plus that's all the exposition she's going to get once we get to volleyball crunch time. Might as well resolve it.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Too heart-warming? what does that even mean.
I wish we got to see the product of their work.
You and me both.
AquaWateria
Member
They represent Jesus which is why it showed blood dripping from his face.
Basically saying Hazama is Medical Jesus. Which isn't off the mark.
names2hard4you
Member
Utawarerumono 03
LOOOOOL FUCKING DEAD.
Btw that Ushotoru looks an awful lot like Haku at the end, hmmm.
Title of comfiest show of the season goes to this. Even with a bit of action and all, it's such a "feel good" show.
Ahh, I see makes sense!
LOOOOOL FUCKING DEAD.
I THOUGHT THE FRIGGIN BIRD WAS THE ONE TALKING TO HAKU!
Title of comfiest show of the season goes to this. Even with a bit of action and all, it's such a "feel good" show.
Ahh, I see makes sense!
Dedication Through Light
Member
Waiting for the engdub.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Make that you and three both.
GoldCrusader
Member
Hyouka 17-22
I now feel empty after such a good anime and it's worst with that ending...god dammit!
Everything was so good.
Anyone think they will adapt the last manga?
I now feel empty after such a good anime and it's worst with that ending...god dammit!
Everything was so good.
Anyone think they will adapt the last manga?
Basileus777
Member
Apparently the 2nd Utawarerumono game
ends on a cliffhanger. I guess we'll have to hope the third game gets an adaptation.
SliceSabre
Banned
Utawarerumono 03
Haku's utter indifference to Kuon's nudity was simply one of the funniest parts of the episode. Now that we're getting to the capital I expect things to pick up a bit more.
Best girl.
Cornbread78
Member
Utawareru ep.3
I'm really enjoying this show as well. I guess something had to save the fall season. The bird stole the show this week for sure. Look at all you closet pervs cheering on the kitty tail and tail, lol.
Edit: As slice said above me, our MC gave no fucks about it either, lol.
Our MC is probably one of the most oddly written ones I've seen for sure and definitely not OP.
I'm really enjoying this show as well. I guess something had to save the fall season. The bird stole the show this week for sure. Look at all you closet pervs cheering on the kitty tail and tail, lol.
Edit: As slice said above me, our MC gave no fucks about it either, lol.
Our MC is probably one of the most oddly written ones I've seen for sure and definitely not OP.
names2hard4you
Member
Owarimonogatari 03
That was excellent. I really don't know what else I can say about it. I liked the story and it made sense. I am kinda worried for Araragi though. That guy's memory is as shitty as it gets. No wonder the girl hates his guts lol.
That was excellent. I really don't know what else I can say about it. I liked the story and it made sense. I am kinda worried for Araragi though. That guy's memory is as shitty as it gets. No wonder the girl hates his guts lol.
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