Would watching the original series be needed or recommended to watch this? Or is this sort of a remake?
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Would watching the original series be needed or recommended to watch this? Or is this sort of a remake?
Maximilian Kolbe
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Not required though if you have time i recommended you also watch the first one.
Honestly i don't know, so far it looks like a complete remake, but in the poster for the new show, there are some of the old charachters from the previous series, but they are way in the back, so it could mean nothing.
I would still recomend the old one, it a nice show.
Basileus777
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You should be fine watching the new Utawarerumono on its own. Aquaplus sequels aren't that dependent on earlier games. They aren't making a sequel a decade later and chaining it to an older game.
CheapJuice
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Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry - 01
Let's see, heroine is a tsundere pink/redhead, she has a title of princess and use swords and has fire magic. Didn't I already watch this today?
Not sure if I accidentally replayed the Gakusen Toshi Asterisk episode or not. This doesn't have lightsabers though. Almost thought she was going become Shimoneta Anna for a second at the end.
I like the ED(?) though, visually I'm a sucker for the black and white thing
Let's see, heroine is a tsundere pink/redhead, she has a title of princess and use swords and has fire magic. Didn't I already watch this today?
Not sure if I accidentally replayed the Gakusen Toshi Asterisk episode or not. This doesn't have lightsabers though. Almost thought she was going become Shimoneta Anna for a second at the end.
I like the ED(?) though, visually I'm a sucker for the black and white thing
Gotcha. I think I will check out the first as a friend has been recommending it to me for a while now along with this upcoming one.
MetroidPrimeRib
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Nah you're good, people ask for recs all the time here. It helps to have some kind of idea of what you want though or else we will just throw you the general answers like Ping Pong or Hyouka, which are worth watching but may not be what you are looking for
I don't know what you're looking for or what you've already seen but watch Bakemonogatari.
oh ok cool. The last new anime I watched was Samurai Flamenco which I liked, kinda reminded me of Tiger and Bunny which I really liked. I also like weird shit like Penguindrum, Trapeze and Evangelion. I liked Fate/Zero but never watched the new FSN since I read the VN, is that worth watching anyways?
I've seen it and liked it! The sequels seemed real creepy though lol
I've seen it and liked it! The sequels seemed real creepy though lol
Turin Turambar
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Owarimonogatari 1-2
Hey this is Monogatari!. Same characters, same dialogue, same visuals, same direction. Continuity of experience.
Except...
I have to say it...
This was pretty boring. Looking at the clock from time to time-boring.
It's literally a 45 minute dialog scene between two people talking about something that happened in the past and no parlor trick or gimmick can avoid the inherent problems of something like that. Hell, the entire scene is in the past, as last time we saw these characters Araragi already was clued in her being what she doesn't seem, and this is a flashback to their first meeting, it quits tension to this arc. The dialog itself lacking the typical snappy humor/wit that usually have with some of the girls (like with Shinobu/Kanbaru/Senjou/Mayoi) didn't help. Yes, I know that *monogatari being just pure dialog is a this point not a surprise for anybody but sometimes it can be done in a way that is engaging, and sometimes not. This is the latter.
About what happened: maybe I'm paranoid but the feeling that Ougi gave me
Hey this is Monogatari!. Same characters, same dialogue, same visuals, same direction. Continuity of experience.
Except...
I have to say it...
This was pretty boring. Looking at the clock from time to time-boring.
It's literally a 45 minute dialog scene between two people talking about something that happened in the past and no parlor trick or gimmick can avoid the inherent problems of something like that. Hell, the entire scene is in the past, as last time we saw these characters Araragi already was clued in her being what she doesn't seem, and this is a flashback to their first meeting, it quits tension to this arc. The dialog itself lacking the typical snappy humor/wit that usually have with some of the girls (like with Shinobu/Kanbaru/Senjou/Mayoi) didn't help. Yes, I know that *monogatari being just pure dialog is a this point not a surprise for anybody but sometimes it can be done in a way that is engaging, and sometimes not. This is the latter.
About what happened: maybe I'm paranoid but the feeling that Ougi gave me
when she appeared in the past season, as if every character knew her from before, is that she manipulates people's memory and with that, somehow even reality. And that's what happened in this episode. Nothing of this happened, the classroom as Araragi says didn't exist. She made Araragi "remember" a false episode of his life.
I think some of the stuff that happened with Kanbaru and Nadeko with Ougi were similar, with people doubting what she said, and then shrugging it off and saying "oh, I suppose you are right, I don't remember exactly whatever), now we have seen it directly.
I think some of the stuff that happened with Kanbaru and Nadeko with Ougi were similar, with people doubting what she said, and then shrugging it off and saying "oh, I suppose you are right, I don't remember exactly whatever), now we have seen it directly.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
mofus are finally saved
Nestled_Grizzly
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Asterisk War
Stupid and entertaining. I dig
Stupid and entertaining. I dig
Admiral Woofington
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Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen 1
It's like this
only with an entire scene dedicated to this
which made me lulz
It's like this
only with an entire scene dedicated to this
which made me lulz
You did good then.
So, erm, any specific genre? Or anything you don't like? I am actually tempted to say try and watch Space Dandy, but that could be hit or miss (and the first few episodes are not as good as the later ones, especially the very first is rather bad).
Hibike! Euphonium 11-13 END
That was a good ride. I still don't know why I struggled with the first 5-6 episodes. They felt long and hard to watch, but I still somewhat enjoyed it. Starting with episode 7 the show became much better, Reina finally got some well deserved screentime by then. I must admit I didn't really like this whole audition subplot, I was happy when that was finally over by episode 11. The last two episodes were pretty good though. I would watch a second season.
MetroidPrimeRib
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i can't believe i'm one of the ones who finished considering how bad my pace is
I had the most to watch too
Yeah if you liked the spectacle of Fate/Zero you should probably check out FSN as well.
If you liked Tiger and Bunny id recommend One-Punch Man which is starting soon, as they both kind of mix that Western superhero feel with anime.
And you didn't even sign up for that either, I just drafted you since you were being difficult.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
This just shows the best way to get me to do something is to put me on the spot, like a reverse firehawk.
but i still wont watch cobra or shin mazinger or whatever
this means i should be put down for LoGH or the rest of UC gundam
Well, that was Gintama though, Once you ech episode 25, it feels like it's over in a flash. And then you reach the waiting hell... ;____;
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Well that never stops, it always feels like that. Some people may find that enjoyable, but the plot disappears forever as quickly as it appeared and the show isn't good enough episode-by-episode to get a pass like Gintama or Space Dandy.
The best episode is the one about burgers. Code Talker would be proud.
Multiple signing up for LoGH in 2016 sounds like a way to keep people honest about watching it.
nintendoman58
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METROID PLZ IT'S AN ACTION PACKED SUPER ROBOT FROM THE WRITER OF G GUNDAM WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT?!?
Maybe I should join then. LoGH currently at 27/110 for me.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
i just remembered katanagatari exists so i'm pretty sure i already know what i am watching next anyway
I know that's not connected to Monogatari but it looks really cool
If a bunch of people get put down for LoGH + movies next year I will be in on that, VOTOMS was fun even though it was just four of us by the end
I already restarted once, but I only saw like 8 or so episodes then. I think the first "Arc" or "season" ended at 24 or 26, so I think I would just continue from where I left off. But eh, would give me a reason to finally finish this. xD
Haven't seen Trapeze yet but if you want something weird from the same director, check out Mononoke.
FSN is very pretty but the story leaves a lot to be desired. If you've already read VN i feel you would be better served just watching the fights.
It's the same author and the same wordy style in case you weren't aware. I feel like you'll have to watch a few silent films to compensate for that Mono + Kata/gatari dialogue overload. ;p
CheapJuice
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Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen - 01
I have no idea what this actually is, but I dig the setting and I liked what I saw. Aside from the first five minutes or so, this was very relaxing and sort of comfy.
I wouldn't mind if this turns out to be a laid back show about him experiencing more of this "monster hunter" fantasy world and learning/integrate the ways of the mountain village people.
I also really liked the soundtrack in this! I went in expecting nothing, and was pleasantly surprised.
I have no idea what this actually is, but I dig the setting and I liked what I saw. Aside from the first five minutes or so, this was very relaxing and sort of comfy.
I wouldn't mind if this turns out to be a laid back show about him experiencing more of this "monster hunter" fantasy world and learning/integrate the ways of the mountain village people.
I also really liked the soundtrack in this! I went in expecting nothing, and was pleasantly surprised.
That's a shame. I kept hearing comparisons to Baccano elsewhere, but that doesn't really exist so far other than it being in New York and the cast being huge.
It has a general plot but it's more about the atmosphere and characters so far. The show is saved by the incredible music and directing that it works out. Hopefully it gets another season to develop the plot.
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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Wooser's Hand-to-Mouth Life S1 1-6
Interesting short to say the least.
Interesting short to say the least.
Maximilian Kolbe
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Asterisk War-1
Cavalry of a Failed Knight-1
Both air at same day sure is genius idea.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
i am not going to watch those shows, what makes them so similar?
nintendoman58
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The fact that they're both LN adaptations about a magic high school with an MC who's really special who ends up peeping on a naked girl.
Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen Episode 1:
I am not sure what exactly this is but it has left a better impression on me then say Heavy Object. I think I have heard the words Spice and Wolf uttered in the vicinity and I can see the comparisons though kind of in reverse. Not completely sold on this show yet but I actually got watch people who interacted like actual people instead of the polystyrene husks that get paraded around in the shitty light novel adaptations. Also, watching a show that knows how to show and not tell is likewise refreshing.
I am not sure what exactly this is but it has left a better impression on me then say Heavy Object. I think I have heard the words Spice and Wolf uttered in the vicinity and I can see the comparisons though kind of in reverse. Not completely sold on this show yet but I actually got watch people who interacted like actual people instead of the polystyrene husks that get paraded around in the shitty light novel adaptations. Also, watching a show that knows how to show and not tell is likewise refreshing.
-"The world has changed due to the introduction of a superpower."
-Main character walks in on girl changing
-Girl screams and calls him a pervert
-Girl has magic fire powers
-Girl is a princess from a foreign country
-Girl is considered 'unapproachable' and is one of the best at the school
-Girl tries to light him on fire for seeing him naked
-Girl challenges him to a duel
-Guy wins despite being a 'failure'
-School is part of a yearly tournament involving said superpowers
-School hasn't won in a while
This sounds familiar...
Basileus777
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It's an adaptation of a strategy RPG, so Spice and Wolf it won't be. Expect war and battles once the village is inevitably attacked.
They had been hinting about that.
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