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[striferser]

And it has the most glorious.. wait... GLORIOUS beard I've seen in Anime.

Spoiler

The thermal updraft

Shiki is a legit good horror experience.

Starts off slow, then really kicks it up a notch.

Also fuck Megumi, fuck everything about her.

That's not a spoiler. It's a commentary on how universally terrible she is.

2nd half begin with a glorious just as keikaku, but i am not prepared for what come after...

Show at it best when its slow in first half tho, the 2nd half is entertaining.. but I prefer the atmospheric first half.

i agree, the build up in the 1st half is amazing

 

[names2hard4you]

And it has the most glorious.. wait... GLORIOUS beard I've seen in Anime.

Spoiler

"Fuck physics" the anime. Gotta love how his beard hangs upwards. He probably waxes/gels that shit up.

 

[Ascheroth]

I feel like a few people here are just instinctively reacting negatively to the presence of references in Osomatsu-san's first episode without actually considering the context. This isn't like most reference humor, where a reference is just thrown in at random in an otherwise unrelated context just to appeal to people who can recognize it. The concept the first episode is based on - the struggle of a decades-old property to figure out how they can still find an audience in modern times after an unexpected revival - it's a concept that could only work in this situation, the beginning of a new TV show in an old property. I'm a fan of narrative concepts that only work in a particular narrative format, as well as meta-narrative, and that is what we have here. It examines concepts such as the impossibility of staying true to yourself while chasing after popular trends of the day in a quest for popularity, the gap between generational expectations, and the difficulty of modernizing old franchises while retaining their unique appeal, all in the framework of a light-hearted and silly comedic take on the absurdities contained in present-day anime, specifically the most popular kind of anime right now - fujoshi/otome anime. (Remember that UtaPri is the best-selling TV anime this year, and it's not even close.) Much of that segment isn't even specific references, but a more generalized take on the otome concept. I really do see the first episode of Osomatsu-san as a brilliant, unique, and creative concept and execution, taking the meta-humor that the director and writer brought to their adaptation of Gintama to new heights.

Yeah, this is pretty much how I feel about it as well.

I also want to mention that I had no prior knowledge of anything Osomatsu (I didn't even know it was a revival of an old franchise), but the intro sequence tells you everything you need to know.
And I had a blast watching this.

 

[Jarmel]

Well picked up my LWA2 package.

 

[dimb]

Much of that segment isn't even specific references, but a more generalized take on the otome concept.

That take felt really bare outside of the references for me. What did the show actually have to say about the modern industry? What did it even have to say about its past self or the transition to an updated format? You're talking about metacommentary but does it really move beyond identifying what is and isn't popular right now? There's a mocking tone here that sits far removed from the subject material. It's not engaged with what is being parodied, simply shouting the references from a boring and safe distance, and it does nothing to really identify why its old iteration is outdated.

 

[Cornbread78]

Utawarerumono ep.1

Alright, I think I can get into this one. Interesting fantasy world with this one. Kuon is an interesting character, so we'll see where this one goes. That gif was so generic otaku, I just had to laugh, because the facial reaction was really cute, lol. I'll be following this one as well. That makes three for this fall now, so things are looking better. Plus hey, the main chick is using Rory's VA, so that is a huge plus!

 

[Line_HTX]

This season's looking pretty good, much better than every other season this year.

Owari - Good
Lupin - Good
OPM - Good
Gundam - Gopd
Utawareru - Watchable
Shingeki - Watchable
Osomatsu - Watchable
Concrete - Watchable

Cool, saved for later use of what I want to narrow down.

Utawarerumono ep.1

Alright, I think I can get into this one. Interesting fantasy world with this one. Kuon is an interesting character, so we'll see where this one goes. That gif was so generic otaku, I just had to laugh, because the facial reaction was really cute, lol. I'll be following this one as well. That makes three for this fall now, so things are looking better. Plus hey, the main chick is using Rory's VA, so that is a huge plus!

This character is Erina/Rory? Damn, I'll have to jump in on this. Do I need to see prior iterations before this one? Because it sounds like a sequel.

YuruYuri S3 01

That is all.

You did the OP, didn't ya? J/K

 

[Basileus777]

This character is Erina/Rory? Damn, I'll have to jump in on this. Do I need to see prior iterations before this one? Because it sounds like a sequel.

You can start here.

 

[Line_HTX]

You can start here.

Does this one have any significant relation to the previous ones though or does it not matter?

 

[names2hard4you]

Utawarerumono ep.1

Alright, I think I can get into this one. Interesting fantasy world with this one. Kuon is an interesting character, so we'll see where this one goes. That gif was so generic otaku, I just had to laugh, because the facial reaction was really cute, lol. I'll be following this one as well. That makes three for this fall now, so things are looking better. Plus hey, the main chick is using Rory's VA, so that is a huge plus!

Told you, you would like it lol. Have you checked Asterisk and Cavalry yet?

 

[Aaronrules380]

Is the new utawaremono anime a sequel to the old one, or just a spiritual successor? I've been watching the old one on Funimation, so I was curious

 

[names2hard4you]

Is the new utawaremono anime a sequel to the old one, or just a spiritual successor? I've been watching the old one on Funimation, so I was curious

From what I've read online there are a few things that give little nudges to those who watched the original. At least for now. Idk if there will be characters and such from the original in this one I'm any future episodes. You can basically dive right into this one without watching the first.

 

[Aaronrules380]

From what I've read online there are a few things that give little nudges to those who watched the original. At least for now. Idk if there will be characters and such from the original in this one I'm any future episodes. You can basically dive right into this one without watching the first.

I'll probably finish the original first, was just curious

 

[Basileus777]

Does this one have any significant relation to the previous ones though or does it not matter?

I wouldn't say it doesn't matter, but it's not required. It's a new scenario and new cast, some old characters show up and it takes place in the same world, but you should be fine just watching this.

 

[DiGiKerot]

Well picked up my LWA2 package.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!

Or something. That's a pretty spectacular get, anyway.

 

[Cornbread78]

Told you, you would like it lol. Have you checked Asterisk and Cavalry yet?

Asterix, yes, but I haven't watched Cavalry as of yet. They are basically the same thing, right?

Asterix seams like it will be a decint watch, but we'll see after a few episodes.

 

[Line_HTX]

Asterix, yes, but I haven't watched Cavalry as of yet. They are basically the same thing, right?

Asterix seams like it will be a decint watch, but we'll see after a few episodes.

Do it for Namco games, lol

 

[Haly]

Jarmal hit the jackpot.

Spoiler

JK, jackpot is Amanda actually.

RE: Utawareru:

Utawarerumono (うたわれるもの?, lit. "The One Being Sung") is a Japanese adult tactical role-playing visual novel by Leaf which was released on April 26, 2002 for Windows.

a Japanese adult tactical role-playing visual novel

adult tactical role-playing visual novel

adult visual novel

adult

 

[Ascheroth]

Asterix, yes, but I haven't watched Cavalry as of yet. They are basically the same thing, right?

Asterix seams like it will be a decint watch, but we'll see after a few episodes.

So far the first episode was pretty much the same thing, but I thought Cavalry had the better male MC, the better action and the better comedy.

 

[Cornbread78]

So far the first episode was pretty much the same thing, but I thought Cavalry had the better male MC, the better action and the better comedy.

Alright, I'll check in on Hulu tonight

Jarmal hit the jackpot.
RE: Utawareru:

well, from MAL:

Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy
Duration: 23 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

no romance or ecchi and a PG-13 rating means this will be a very tame series, so I'm not too woried about the "Adult" visual novel part of it.

 

[blurr]

Kekkai Sensen 12 is watchable on daisuki.net btw, however it's only for Asia.

I'm watching it, can confirm.

 

[TUSR]

no Amanda no thanks

 

[Basileus777]

no romance or ecchi and a PG-13 rating means this will be a very tame series, so I'm not too woried about the "Adult" visual novel part of it.

Why are you using MAL tags for this? There will probably be romance, and it's not an adaptation of an adult game, it's a title for Sony platforms only.

RE: Utawareru:

The first anime is an adaptation of the 2006 PS2 release. The animation was actually made to promote that version of the game.

 

[striferser]

Jarmal hit the jackpot.

Spoiler

JK, jackpot is Amanda actually.

RE: Utawareru:

Yeah, i play the first game on PC since there's an english translation patch. It was decent strategy game.
No multiple route, so MC has sex with all heroine.
Anime and console version is SFW

 

[names2hard4you]

Asterix, yes, but I haven't watched Cavalry as of yet. They are basically the same thing, right?

Asterix seams like it will be a decint watch, but we'll see after a few episodes.

So far the first episode was pretty much the same thing, but I thought Cavalry had the better male MC, the better action and the better comedy.

Yup this ^ One is clichéd and serious, the other one is clichéd and funny. I'll be watching both, they air on Saturdays so what I do is watch one on that day, the other one on the next. Saturdays are super crowded anyway.

 

[Line_HTX]

Cliché and serious or cliché and funny... What to do first...

 

[AquaWateria]

Asterix, yes, but I haven't watched Cavalry as of yet. They are basically the same thing, right?

Asterix seams like it will be a decint watch, but we'll see after a few episodes.

Watch Young Black Jack instead Corn.

It's a much much better watch than those LN adaptions imo.

 

[Ascheroth]

Watch Young Black Jack instead Corn.

It's a much much better watch than those LN adaptions imo.

That's true.
While you're at it, go and watch One Punch Man already, Cornbread.

 

[Narag]

Why is cornbread intentionally watching bad shit?

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Jarmal hit the jackpot.

Spoiler

JK, jackpot is Amanda actually.

RE: Utawareru:

Yeah, like Basileus said, the first Utawarerumono game received an all-ages port and Utawarerumono 2 came out all-ages to begin with, so no sex scenes here.

Why is cornbread intentionally watching bad shit?

He seems to like that stuff, so whatever.

Also, I could certainly ask you (and have!) why you are spending time with crap like Military!

 

[JulianImp]

Why is cornbread intentionally watching bad shit?

Hey, I asked first. At least I can blame the crappy shows I get to watch on the CR randomizer. That show about the fantasy hero who had to work part-time at an electric appliances store was pure, unadultered fanservice bait that had nothing better to do but show spending all of its animation budget in making the girls' breasts jiggle as much as possible.

 

[Narag]

Also, I could certainly ask you (and have!) why you are spending time with crap like Military!

It was only an hour!

 

[Cornbread78]

Hey, I asked first. At least I can blame the crappy shows I get to watch on the CR randomizer. That show about the fantasy hero who had to work part-time at an electric appliances store was pure, unadultered fanservice bait that had nothing better to do but show spending all of its animation budget in making the girls' breasts jiggle as much as possible.

but that show was fun..


All all anime is $hit anyhow, so let me try and find something decent to watch this fall outside of Owarimonogatari, lol.

 

[phaze]

Why is cornbread intentionally watching bad shit?

Why u not watch Shigurui anymore ?

 

[Ascheroth]

but that show was fun..


All all anime is $hit anyhow, so let me try and find something decent to watch this fall outside of Owarimonogatari, lol.

Well, you could try:

Watch Young Black Jack instead Corn.

It's a much much better watch than those LN adaptions imo.

That's true.
While you're at it, go and watch One Punch Man already, Cornbread.

Or maybe Osomatsu-san if you want something hilarious.

 

[sonicmj1]

Watch Young Black Jack instead Corn.

It's a much much better watch than those LN adaptions imo.

You're pushing Young Black Jack really hard. I haven't seen you promote a show so heavily pre-season since Tokyo Ghoul.

 

[Russ T]

Well picked up my LWA2 package.

Finally got mine, too.

Mine is shit. ):

 

[Narag]

Why u not watch Shigurui anymore ?

• Life's been werid and intrusive lately.
• I forgot about it!

I hope to do some backlog housecleaning this weekend for those shows with just a few eps left.

 

[Narag]

guys

GUYS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IcLHF8NbFA&feature=youtu.be

 

[nintendoman58]

You're pushing Young Black Jack really hard. I haven't seen you promote a show so heavily pre-season since Tokyo Ghoul.

It's not just him. I really hope people enjoy Young Black Jack so the franchise gets more attention.

Though I'm more a fan of the episodic 2004 TV series due to its charming looks and some of its stories being really touching and captivating.

 

[e_i]

Komari can't decline episode 1


Cute, but the character's heights/appearances bother me. Komari is tall and well endowed, but her two friends look like grade schoolers.

 

[Qurupeke]

Monogatari Series Second Season 7-11

Surprisingly pleasant for a Mayoi arc, even if she wasn't featured at all at her young inferior self. I admit that she was quite cool, I loved her design, too bad we'll probably never see her again. I didn't expect this anime to feature a time travel and zombie arc... at the same time. I feel time travelling was used quite well and they managed to deliver some really neat moments with full powered Shinobu.

Shinobu is certainly one of the characters I didn't expect to like. I'm not a fan of "child that actually a 500 year old vampire" but she's quite tragic and has the best interaction with Araragi. She's becoming one of my favourite.

 

[names2hard4you]

Young Black Jack is good. It fills the void left in my heart by Soma. It isn't as good but the fact that it takes something like medicine and makes a show out of it makes it interesting.

So far out of my list, Monogatari aside because that one is on a league of its own, the show I liked the most was probably Okada Gundam. As someone who doesnt care about mechs or Gundam in general it left a mark, looked great too.

Still waiting for the Sakura Tree and The Perfect Insider. The latter being the one I REALLY have high hopes for. On paper it sounds great. Has a great OP, cool character designs, interesting synopsis. Plsss be good.

 

[javac]

Finally got mine, too.

Mine is shit. ):

I've seen a guy who got a background character, a shit one at that, in fact I've seen multiple people get the same person. Yours can't be that bad, post it!

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

guys

GUYS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IcLHF8NbFA&feature=youtu.be

Without Hito or madp around here anymore, there's really no one to take up the Happy Science banner.

 

[pbayne]

Genshiken Nidamie 11

Closest i have come to crying for an episode in a long time. 3 seasons built to this moment, to the greatest relationship that doesn't happen. Ill not spoil who its between but Im devastated.

When people ask me what the best romance in anime is from now on i'll tell them Genshiken.

 

[Line_HTX]

Why is cornbread intentionally watching bad shit?

It's how you want to watch bad shit to get through the bad shit.

Sometimes you're in the mood to lower your standards...

*Shrugs

 

[names2hard4you]

It's how you want to watch bad shit to get through the bad shit.

Sometimes you're in the mood to lower your standards...

*Shrugs

I work on the weekends, go to college on the week days. After a 9hr shift, getting home at night, I want a something to watch and take my mind off the terribly chaotic day I had, and the stress that I have ahead of me going into the week days. I don't need God tier content to fit the criteria. Just like when you are hungry you can have a quick burger, or go to a restaurant and have a full coarse meal. They both fill you up, one is worse for your health but it's cheaper and easier/quicker to consume lol. Basically anime is like food.

 

[Cornbread78]

It's how you want to watch bad shit to get through the bad shit.

Sometimes you're in the mood to lower your standards...

*Shrugs

I'm still not a jaded anime otaku, so I still watch something if it sticks. I'll get to Jack Black and a few others I added to my Crunchy queue is good time, but It's been busy at work, so RL responsibilites over anime anyday,lol.


All I know is everyone that hasn;t seen it yet, better jump into the Blast of Tempest "Lets Watch" since it was a close battle with Samurai Flamenco for the most interest previously, lol.

 

[nintendoman58]

Without Hito or madp around here anymore, there's really no one to take up the Happy Science banner.

How many people here nowadays even know about the existence of THE LIST?