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Autumn Anime 2016 |OT| The seasons change, but we're still Falling for Euri
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Puzzle & Dragons X Episode 19 The Secret of Drops
Choro upgrade get, though the soul looks so funny on him.
Choro upgrade get, though the soul looks so funny on him.
SliceSabre
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Tell us how you really feel ducky.
I should look into Patlabor one day when my backlog isn't looking so awful.
I should look into Patlabor one day when my backlog isn't looking so awful.
You're platinum mad.
hosannainexcelsis
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I mean, it's being treated as an Animator Expo short. You didn't realize that?
MikeHattsu
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I thought that was TUSR.
6 minutes man. That's shorter than most Expo shorts!
And they charged 40 bucks for the BD.
hosannainexcelsis
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If it makes you feel better, its Amazon JP listing is flooded with reviews complaining about how expensive the BD is for how short the short is.
I'm just hoping this is the prelude to something larger, because this is a really good fit for Yoshiura's talent.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Kizumonogatari I Tekketsu-hen
Hmm, I'm gonna have to rewatch this.
I finished reading the book only recently and my visualization for every scene as I read was still fresh in my mind so for most of the part I was constantly comparing it with my own imagination and filling in the silent moments with Araragi's monologues. That was interesting in its own way of course but this was also a movie I wanted to experience without any of that in contrast and decipher Araragi's mind on my own. This write up is more on grounds of my 'experience' in contrast with the book than looking at the movie as it is.
As far as the adaptation goes, this was everything I thought it would be based on what I read and more.
For starters they've really outdid me in terms of how they pictured every environment for every scene. I was honestly being a lot more economical/familiar to the style the TV series had when I read, this was at a grander/larger scale than that. Larger in terms of its environment showing off massive/impressive architecture and grander in terms of how its scenes were played out.
This only covered a fraction of the book of course, it sets up the preliminary elements of the story before the meat of it but I was most curious about how they'd manage to pull of Araragi meeting Kisshot and him eventually offering himself. In writing this scene was a bit absurd and less than compelling mostly owing to Araragi's characterization and on top of that the movie was made with the idea that the audience is in Araragi's shoes since it is a Monogatari in theatrical form (as told by the creative head Tatsuya Oishi in an interview).
But before that I'd like to mention some other noteworthy moments in the film like the beginning with
. Oh and Oshino Meme's reveal was superbly animated.
I had planned on watching the trilogy at once after I finished reading, later decided watch two of them at once at least but it turns out the book was finished a lot earlier than I had anticipated and I couldn't help but watch the first movie soon after. So here, I am waiting for that Nekketsu-hen, at least I can rewatch the trailer.
Hmm, I'm gonna have to rewatch this.
I finished reading the book only recently and my visualization for every scene as I read was still fresh in my mind so for most of the part I was constantly comparing it with my own imagination and filling in the silent moments with Araragi's monologues. That was interesting in its own way of course but this was also a movie I wanted to experience without any of that in contrast and decipher Araragi's mind on my own. This write up is more on grounds of my 'experience' in contrast with the book than looking at the movie as it is.
As far as the adaptation goes, this was everything I thought it would be based on what I read and more.
For starters they've really outdid me in terms of how they pictured every environment for every scene. I was honestly being a lot more economical/familiar to the style the TV series had when I read, this was at a grander/larger scale than that. Larger in terms of its environment showing off massive/impressive architecture and grander in terms of how its scenes were played out.
This only covered a fraction of the book of course, it sets up the preliminary elements of the story before the meat of it but I was most curious about how they'd manage to pull of Araragi meeting Kisshot and him eventually offering himself. In writing this scene was a bit absurd and less than compelling mostly owing to Araragi's characterization and on top of that the movie was made with the idea that the audience is in Araragi's shoes since it is a Monogatari in theatrical form (as told by the creative head Tatsuya Oishi in an interview).
But before that I'd like to mention some other noteworthy moments in the film like the beginning with
Araragi being set ablaze under the sun, that was a fantastic way to start the film, a macabre moment with the numerous crows sprawling in the region. Secondly, his meeting with Hanekawa went just great(yes, with the panty shot scene which was thankfully a lot more brief than the book which went for 10 pages). Araragi's porn magazine cravings went the comedy route and managed to get a laugh out of me the moment I saw a hole in the wall in his shape, it was also hilarious seeing him run towards the store, comedic vibe seeps in through the animation as well. Finally his meeting with Kissshot was not without a build up unlike the book, weighing in on the pivotal nature of the moment. Araragi's panic upon witnessing Kiss shot limbless and her frustration over her helplessness was just spot on and brutal to watch. I felt his eventual resolve and decision to offer himself went much better than the book or how I imagined it albeit he does justify it verbally later, the movie banks more on Kiss shot's grief and a (later) pensive Araragi to slowly push him towards the act. More over the actual depiction of her taking his blood felt along the lines of being 'romantic' to put it mildly, I was glad seeing that because that had its reasons keeping in mind what is discussed later on, impressive detail there
I had planned on watching the trilogy at once after I finished reading, later decided watch two of them at once at least but it turns out the book was finished a lot earlier than I had anticipated and I couldn't help but watch the first movie soon after. So here, I am waiting for that Nekketsu-hen, at least I can rewatch the trailer.
What makes me feel better is that the Garo movie BD is the same price, and 12x longer!
names2hard4you
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No fucking way did they use this as a piece of PR... They know their audience too well.
That was fucking epic. Can't wait to ride on my own Gunda--Titan.
nintendoman58
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Dedication Through Light
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Trickster Episode 6 Holiday Stalker
The writers know exactly what I want in this, when Kobayashi was like he didnt know what his birthday was I was hoping theyd go for the plot where Hanasaki decides what his birthday is. Fantastic use of boys detective type of activities to bring about an awesome plot.
Also it really showed just how much both complement each other, realistic though hopeless at times Kobayashi, which the eager always confident never give up Hanasaki, though it did seem his happiness was about to falter a bit after bad end after bad end.
The writers know exactly what I want in this, when Kobayashi was like he didnt know what his birthday was I was hoping theyd go for the plot where Hanasaki decides what his birthday is. Fantastic use of boys detective type of activities to bring about an awesome plot.
Also it really showed just how much both complement each other, realistic though hopeless at times Kobayashi, which the eager always confident never give up Hanasaki, though it did seem his happiness was about to falter a bit after bad end after bad end.
Dedication Through Light
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Gakuen Handsome Ep 6
Endcard art is better than the whole episode was, my pairing.
Endcard art is better than the whole episode was, my pairing.
It's actually fairly good though.
Looks pretty bad to me, looks ugly as sin, likewise the character designs. Don't see the appeal even for someone like me who lives and breathes Patlabor outside of it bearing the name of a classic series. I'll check it out when the BD is in bargain bins.
Admiral Woofington
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There's already a dub? Who is doing it? Hopefully channels like adult swim pick it up91 Days Episode 3 Engdub
Way better in english and more memorable. Feel like Im more into and feeling the emotions in this version.
Monster Hunter Stories Ride On Episode 2 A Monstie Is Born! (engdub)
Cheval and Lute are the best bros, like I said a few episodes later, we need the Lute background given, just the tidbits here and there make it so compelling, especially if his parents were exception Monstie Rider.
Funimation licensed it and is doing the simuldub.
hosannainexcelsis
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What?
I think it looks really bad.
Dedication Through Light
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I hope Kazue Kato does Yuri On Ice fanarts.
I hope Kazue Kato does Yuri On Ice fanarts.
Hmm, does Game of Thrones air with a huge delay in Japan? Kind of weird he mentions that, unless he's still catching up on it or he just can't wait for the next season.
Admiral Woofington
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Cool. Like I said hopefully some channel starts airing it. It's a show made for the western market
MetroidPrimeRib
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You suck.
hosannainexcelsis
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What?
Your mind control experiments are bearing fruit.
Cornbread78
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Can someone please shoot me a link to:
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
from Funimation? I can't access the site from work...
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
from Funimation? I can't access the site from work...
victreeb3l
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Girlish Number 3-4
I think I might drop this simply because none of the characters are worth rooting for. Chitose is funny but she has a foul personality and I just dont like her. The rest of the cast are kinda meh.
That music producer guy is extremely annoying and he's in the show way too much. Watching them is frustrating.
I think I might drop this simply because none of the characters are worth rooting for. Chitose is funny but she has a foul personality and I just dont like her. The rest of the cast are kinda meh.
That music producer guy is extremely annoying and he's in the show way too much. Watching them is frustrating.
Not enough sleep happened. And then it continued with having to hastily pack everything up after I sent a message to our AirBnB host about check-out procedures for tomorrow and he only replied at 1:30 AM with "Sorry, but you can't leave your bags anywhere. Also, GTFO by 10 AM. <3".
The whole dumb user confusion paid off, however, since it got Platinum Disco into my head and I ended up humming it as I was desperately packing things, making the whole ordeal bearable.
TUSR, you were my savior (without even being aware of it)!
Cornbread78
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Thank you! New Let's Watch going up in a few minutes!
Well, once the thread is all cleaned up...
MetroidPrimeRib
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Getsuyoubi no Tawawa 05
They should've just called this show "The Struggle of Having Huge Knockers"
Girlish Number 05
I actually feel pretty bad for the author here. Gojou has the patience of a saint to deal with chitose lmao
I like it, but it isn't as good as Rakugo. Or even very close.
They should've just called this show "The Struggle of Having Huge Knockers"
Girlish Number 05
I actually feel pretty bad for the author here. Gojou has the patience of a saint to deal with chitose lmao
I like it, but it isn't as good as Rakugo. Or even very close.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Cornbread78
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Oh perfect, TY! I'll add that link to the OP
Phaze was right:
http://www.crunchyroll.com/gankutsuou?utm_source=android&utm_campaign=socialshare
I forget that Funimation puts whole shows up on Youtube, albeit sub only. Still an option that's available. Now time to find that thin box that I bought...
nintendoman58
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A Let's Watch of The Count of Monte Cristo huh?
If I wasn't so gosh darn busy this season I might have joined in on this.
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