Jex
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I'll admit that I will pick up a small handful of titles literally just to own them on BD, if I really care about the work. However, I can't justify that in more than a handful of scenarios.
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Autumn Anime 2015 |OT| Like leaves on a tree were falling one by one.
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Dedication Through Light
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The Starmyu character relationship chart was translated. Otp is canon (the heart). Also its kind of funny commentary all around.]
The Big O 1
Finally started it and five minutes I want to gush about it.
One of my niggles with modern shows id too much talking and exposition is used to set up the plot and explain the setting(huge problem in light novel especially).
In contrast the first few shots of the Big O show everything you need to know. The desolate buildings, the sparse population, the understated jazz in the background immediately I know what the city of Raradim is like. Even a little touch like Rodger activates armor on his parked car which is then immediately attacked by a few bums.
And Rodgers intro just oozes class, all he needs is one line"I'm a negotiator" and im like fuck this guy is awesome. Anyone voiced by Steve Blum is a win in my book.
Finally started it and five minutes I want to gush about it.
One of my niggles with modern shows id too much talking and exposition is used to set up the plot and explain the setting(huge problem in light novel especially).
In contrast the first few shots of the Big O show everything you need to know. The desolate buildings, the sparse population, the understated jazz in the background immediately I know what the city of Raradim is like. Even a little touch like Rodger activates armor on his parked car which is then immediately attacked by a few bums.
And Rodgers intro just oozes class, all he needs is one line"I'm a negotiator" and im like fuck this guy is awesome. Anyone voiced by Steve Blum is a win in my book.
Cornbread78
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So which should we go with for the next Lets Watch?
http://myanimelist.net/anime/10620/Mirai_Nikki_(TV)
with Dub
http://myanimelist.net/anime/12531/Sakamichi_no_Apollon
No dub
Any other suggestions?
http://myanimelist.net/anime/10620/Mirai_Nikki_(TV)
with Dub
http://myanimelist.net/anime/12531/Sakamichi_no_Apollon
No dub
Any other suggestions?
Mirai.
Hellwarden
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Mirai is the way Cornbread.
I've already watched Sakamichi, so if I had to choose between the two I'd probably go for Mirai Nikki instead.
I guess I'll also suggest Kyousougiga while I'm at it, since I kind of liked the surreal setting I saw in the first episode. While I've already watched it, I kind of liked Maiden of Dusk (Tasogare Otome Amnesia, I think), so I'd recommend that as well. The only caveat is that it isn't available in LatAm, so I don't know if that means the show suffered the same fate in Europe.
Another would 've been decent-ish for a Halloween watch, but I can't say it was all that great. The first part was creepy in a moody, somewhat David Lynch-esque way (actually not even close, but still)... but then it became little more than a Final Destination ripoff, which disappointed me greatly.
I guess I'll also suggest Kyousougiga while I'm at it, since I kind of liked the surreal setting I saw in the first episode. While I've already watched it, I kind of liked Maiden of Dusk (Tasogare Otome Amnesia, I think), so I'd recommend that as well. The only caveat is that it isn't available in LatAm, so I don't know if that means the show suffered the same fate in Europe.
Another would 've been decent-ish for a Halloween watch, but I can't say it was all that great. The first part was creepy in a moody, somewhat David Lynch-esque way (actually not even close, but still)... but then it became little more than a Final Destination ripoff, which disappointed me greatly.
Hellwarden
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Speaking of Mirai, or its author to be more exact, he did another work called Big Order.
And it's getting an anime adaptation in 2016.
Not gonna lie, main character looks like a slightly older Ganta...
And it's getting an anime adaptation in 2016.
Not gonna lie, main character looks like a slightly older Ganta...
What's yours ? ;p
btw You were right about Owari's 2nd OP. It has grown on me immensely after first dismissing it.
is the worst character. Yup.
Sakamichi is well regarded from what I've seen.
Kyousougiga
huh ? Did I recommend it before ?
Flowers of Evil
hmmm Nagi No Asukara ? I've heard good things about it.
this right here
Basileus777
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The worst of the Kugilolis has a spinoff airing right now. Aria AA.
Kugimiya still gets plenty of roles, she's just not as typecast as she used to be.
Yup, 100% reasonable. In similar fashion I tend to only pick up the ones that seem special to me, be it Evangelion, Giant Robo, Patlabor, Macross but a lot of that is no doubt a shot in the dark and based on an assumption not just in terms of how the actual BD turns out picture quality wise but also since I haven't actually seen Touch!, Maison Ikkoku etc. but I take the risk anyways because I'm certain I'll enjoy them, and if not, I still have a nice looking set with great resell value
Hellwarden
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Hey I'm sure they'll do it right.
Not like they did with Gargantia when they made the subtitles too small, and messed up the Japanese audio!
hosannainexcelsis
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Kugimiya is an excellent voice actress. No need to be afraid of her.
12 episodes on BD? Sigh. I guess you get what you pay for.
Sentai Filmworks February 2016 releases
EDIT: Updated
Blu-ray
Blade Dance of the Elementalers: Complete Collection [Sentai]
Release Date: 2/2/2016
Run Time: 300 min
Audio: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Format:
DVD: Disc 1 (100 min) eps. 1-4; Disc 2 (100 min) eps. 5-8; Disc 3 (100 min) eps. 9-12
BD: Disc 1 (225 min) eps. 1-9; Disc 2 (75 min) eps. 10-12
Price:
BD @ Rightstuf.com: $38.99
DVD @ Rightstuf.com: $32.49
From the New World: Complete Collection [Sentai]
Release Date: 2/2/2016
Run Time: 625 min
Audio: English / Japanese
Subtitles: English
Format:
DVD: Disc 1 (125 min) eps. 1-5; Disc 2 (125 min) eps. 6-10; Disc 3 (125 min) eps. 11-15; Disc 4 (125 min) eps. 16-20; Disc 5 (125 min) eps. 21-25;
BD: Disc 1 (225 min) eps. 1-9; Disc 2 (225 min) eps. 10-18; Disc 3 (175 min) eps. 19-25
Price:
BD @ Rightstuf.com: $64.99
DVD @ Rightstuf.com: $51.99
Akame ga Kill!: Collection 1 [Sentai]
Release Date: 2/9/2016
Run Time: 300 min
Audio: English / Japanese
Subtitles: English
Format:
DVD: Disc 1 (100 min) eps. 1-4; Disc 2 (100 min) eps. 5-8; Disc 3 (100 min) eps. 9-12
BD: Disc 1 (225 min) eps. 1-9; Disc 2 (75 min) eps. 10-12
BD/DVD CE: Disc 1 DVD (100 min) eps. 1-4; Disc 2 DVD (100 min) eps. 5-8; Disc 3 DVD (100 min) eps. 9-12; Disc 1 BD (225 min) eps. 1-9; Disc 2 BD (75 min) eps. 10-12
Price:
BD/DVD @ Rightstuf.com: $84.49
BD @ Rightstuf.com: $45.49
DVD @ Rightstuf.com: $38.99
CE:
SHIROBAKO: Collection 1 [Sentai]
Release Date: 2/9/2016
Run Time: 300 min
Audio: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Format:
DVD: Disc 1 (150 min) eps. 1-6; Disc 2 (150 min) eps. 7-12
BD: Disc 1 (300 min) eps. 1-12
Price:
BD @ Rightstuf.com: $38.99
DVD @ Rightstuf.com: $32.49
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 2wei!: Complete Collection [Sentai]
Release Date: 2/16/2016
Run Time: 250 min
Audio: English / Japanese
Subtitles: English
Format:
DVD: Disc 1 (100 min) eps. 1-4; Disc 2 (100 min) eps. 5-8; Disc 3 (50 min) eps. 9-10
BD: Disc 1 (225 min) eps. 1-9; Disc 2 (25 min) eps. 10
Price:
BD @ Rightstuf.com: $45.49
DVD @ Rightstuf.com: $38.99
Space Brothers: Collection 7 [Sentai]
Release Date: 2/16/2016
Run Time: 300 min
Audio: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Format:
DVD: Disc 1 (150 min) eps. 76-81; Disc 2 (150 min) eps. 82-87
BD: Disc 1 (300 min) eps. 76-87
Price:
BD @ Rightstuf.com: $38.99
DVD @ Rightstuf.com: $32.49
Photo Kano: Complete Collection [Sentai]
Release Date: 2/23/2016
Run Time: 325 min
Audio: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Format:
BD: Disc 1 (225 min) eps. 1-9; Disc 2 (100 min) eps. 10-13
Price:
BD @ Rightstuf.com: $38.99
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Dedication Through Light
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Speaking of Mirai, or its author to be more exact, he did another work called Big Order.
And it's getting an anime adaptation in 2016.
Not gonna lie, main character looks like a slightly older Ganta...
Its so good with its powers and abilities thats lets the writer do whatever he wants for no reason for the characters.
Though they should have waited longer, its clearly just a big ad for the manga :/
Did not realise TVTokyo was an investor.
And Sumitomo is an interesting corp to partner with.
More long term I wonder what creative impact having western companies on committees has.
KenjiGlove
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Let us discuss the identity of the face on the moon.
It's the Japanese cousin of this guy.
Cornbread78
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Ok, I'll do a vote tomorrow between:
- Kyousougiga
- Kids on the Slope
- Mirai Nikki
We will each these three next, but voting will determine order.
I also need to know who HASN'T already seen them. If everyone already has watched them, it's pointless.
- Kyousougiga
- Kids on the Slope
- Mirai Nikki
We will each these three next, but voting will determine order.
I also need to know who HASN'T already seen them. If everyone already has watched them, it's pointless.
NaDannMaGoGo
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Hmm not quite sure. Tsuki's didn't grab me much even after repeats, so it ain't that.
I think I'd put Platinum Disco one or Hitagi End ahead. Moreso though, I'm really, really liking the two Owarimonogatari OPs. Oikura's is especially mesmerizing. Could be a bit of an infatuation with them being fresh, though.
Still, I might have seen those two more than the others and I've only seen 2 episodes, yet.
Fushigi na Somera-chan 3
Show of the season continues to deliver.
This week episode was especially good!
Also the ending really makes me wanna draw Somera-chan lol
That was Viz.
Hellwarden
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Oh yeah, that was Viz's screw up...You're right.
...Oh god, they have HunterxHunter and One Punch Man...
Admiral Woofington
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The Perfect insider 3
What's her face's school girl crush act on Saikawa is way past the point of being cute and I can see why he acts so uncaring towards it as that's probably the only thing he CAN do at this point. Now I'm more convinced the lady from the first episode that went to the office was his girlfriend but knowing anime it's
besides that it seems like the plot is moving a bit slow. It's still interesting to watch though. Will keep watching.
What's her face's school girl crush act on Saikawa is way past the point of being cute and I can see why he acts so uncaring towards it as that's probably the only thing he CAN do at this point. Now I'm more convinced the lady from the first episode that went to the office was his girlfriend but knowing anime it's
his sister or platonic friend
besides that it seems like the plot is moving a bit slow. It's still interesting to watch though. Will keep watching.
jsyk the touch BDs are pretty horrendous upscales
Well I certainly didn't expect that. Ta very much for enlightening us.
I heard, massive shame, same goes for the Galaxy Express 999 blu-rays too as far as I'm aware. What's worse in that scenario is that they actually tested a 16mm interpositive but decided to do an SD upscale in the end. In any case, packaging still looks beautiful!
names2hard4you
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The Perfect Insider 03
Fuuuuuuck, this show! I'm loving this. With each episode I keep getting more and more into it. It's like this show was made for me lol.
Fuuuuuuck, this show! I'm loving this. With each episode I keep getting more and more into it. It's like this show was made for me lol.
Dedication Through Light
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I wish he would stop smoking so much. Otherwise its a pretty interesting locked room mystery.
names2hard4you
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He's definitely a chain smoker. Seeing him smoke as much as he does makes my lungs hurt.
MetroidPrimeRib
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Sentai got Shirabako? The mark of death.
Well, I guess it can't be as bad as the JJBA s1 dvds
Well, I guess it can't be as bad as the JJBA s1 dvds
Dedication Through Light
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The Perfect Insider
I figured it was about whistleblowing in college or something lol
College student and her professor go on a trip with their class to an island where a brilliant researcher is secluded in her lab. Shortly after their arrival, a locked room murder occurs.
"The Perfect Insider" is the exact Japanese subtitle, so I get the sense so far that it refers to "someone who is inside" rather than any sort of journalistic context.
Ergo Proxy Episode 15:
So at last I have reached one of the most infamous points in Ergo Proxy, the Nightmare Quiz Game Show as the series gets more surreal in incorporating the mundane and quite rankly obnoxious. Indeed The Game Show motif is quite literal, though possibly also psychological given the nature of Proxies as we get a mash up of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and what I assume to be a typical Japanese game show. Let us cut to the chance in spite of the goofy wrapper this is one of the most important episodes, if not the most important episode because answers to the show, the background exposition that has been missing up until now and serves it up for everybody to see. I don't think everything has been answered quite yet but I am a pretty god picture of what happened to the world and what the Proxies are and it turns out humanity has a back up plan. Not sure how I feel about this being answered in this format but it beats having to listen to The Entourage Council navel gaze about pointless bullshit.
So at last I have reached one of the most infamous points in Ergo Proxy, the Nightmare Quiz Game Show as the series gets more surreal in incorporating the mundane and quite rankly obnoxious. Indeed The Game Show motif is quite literal, though possibly also psychological given the nature of Proxies as we get a mash up of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and what I assume to be a typical Japanese game show. Let us cut to the chance in spite of the goofy wrapper this is one of the most important episodes, if not the most important episode because answers to the show, the background exposition that has been missing up until now and serves it up for everybody to see. I don't think everything has been answered quite yet but I am a pretty god picture of what happened to the world and what the Proxies are and it turns out humanity has a back up plan. Not sure how I feel about this being answered in this format but it beats having to listen to The Entourage Council navel gaze about pointless bullshit.
Cornbread78
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Honey and Clover S2 ep.4-6
Well, I guess they are out to close out all these relationships with drama, drams drama. The Rika x Mayama story was excellent,
is closing in on becoming the replacement man and #1 in Yamada's eyes (she really needs to stop crying all the time, lol) and the big mystery remains on what Hagu does. In ep.6, it marked the first time in the entire series we got to hear her narrate for herself. As always, she is a mystery, however it almost sounds like she just wants to stay with sensei her entire life. Shinobu decided to
This all just leaves Yuuta by himself with nothing. It's a shame since they closed out S1 with his love confession to
that something can't happen with her. I bet
comes back for her in the end because the show has been pushing them the entire time.. Oh, and the music is amazing so far this season!
Well, I guess they are out to close out all these relationships with drama, drams drama. The Rika x Mayama story was excellent,
Nomiya
not pursue her at this point and even admitted it to sensei
Hagu
Shinobu
Admiral Woofington
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I don't mind a main character that smokes. In the west like nobody smokes now besides villains.
Not even fucking Constantine can smoke.
Not even fucking Constantine can smoke.
names2hard4you
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Smoking is bad for you okay Woofy. Put that cigar out.
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