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Autumn Anime 2016 |OT| The seasons change, but we're still Falling for Euri
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Cornbread78
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wow, damn.
I wasn't aware they could get away with that..... especially on public site.
only since 1995. before then it wasn't an issue on ebay
Cornbread78
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Great Tier stuff from this season
Kumiko Euphonium S2
Fune wo Amu - recent episode was not so impressive though
Good Tier
3Gatsu no Lion - if only it didn't rely on monologues to a painful degree
Girlish Number - mixed mostly but it's still fundamentally interesting for me
Nyanbo - cute
Okay-Bad Tier
Iron Blooded Orphans S2
went to GDC and met Swery-san today
Kumiko Euphonium S2
Fune wo Amu - recent episode was not so impressive though
Good Tier
3Gatsu no Lion - if only it didn't rely on monologues to a painful degree
Girlish Number - mixed mostly but it's still fundamentally interesting for me
Nyanbo - cute
Okay-Bad Tier
Iron Blooded Orphans S2
went to GDC and met Swery-san today
hosannainexcelsis
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I assume you're still talking about episode 4? I haven't had time to fully watch episode 5 yet but from what I've seen the animation is back up to its usual quality, thankfully.
names2hard4you
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Did you get their GAF username
Yes, that's what I'm talking about. Didn't know 5 was out but good to hear.
MetroidPrimeRib
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Diamond is Unbreakable 33
A 4 parter, huh? Guessing that will be really uncommon outside of final boss fights. But I think most of next weeks episode will be focused on My Dad is Not My Dad and setting up the Kira finale. I don't think Cheap Trick is very long.
This episode was actually really, really good. Up to par with the first two cours aside from some off model shots.
I forgot what was in the piece of paper and almost choked to death laughing.
A 4 parter, huh? Guessing that will be really uncommon outside of final boss fights. But I think most of next weeks episode will be focused on My Dad is Not My Dad and setting up the Kira finale. I don't think Cheap Trick is very long.
This episode was actually really, really good. Up to par with the first two cours aside from some off model shots.
I forgot what was in the piece of paper and almost choked to death laughing.
Paltheos
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Likewise. I'm 1 (2?) episodes behind, so I might be a little out of the loop but it all seems... perfectly serviceable to me. I've been a little down on IBO since a "dramatic" twist near the end of S1 that resulted in some questionable conclusions on the right course of action for our plucky crew, but IBO's been as solid a Gundam TV series as we've had in years (and it's good too). It tries to take itself seriously and it has a pretty competent production crew behind from what I've seen.
I'll definitely say that S2 has been weaker so far than the first - It follows in line with the course Tekkadan's on from S1 without really showing the negative consequences of it but I can forgive it because S1 was pretty good on the whole and the show did make a point to openly acknowledge that there may be consequences. I mean... nothing we've seen so far has actually set them up, but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt.
There's one other thing I haven't liked (and probably everyone watching the show feels this way) - The inclusion of the obligatory new recruit who also, of course, wants to pilot a
hosannainexcelsis
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Good. The more people who are able to see that masterpiece the better.
PdotMichael
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After watching the Patlabor reboot short, I think the creative team did a good job of modernizing the setting.
Now turn it into a full 26ep TV anime!
Now turn it into a full 26ep TV anime!
Admiral Woofington
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South Park taught me if you duck and cover, lava floats above you.
Dedication Through Light
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I love how no one questions barefoot boy in non school uniform in the middle of classes is walking around the school and in the library.
Also it is the best sci-fi and writing this season.
Great use of a 3D printer.
And if one didnt smile at the gift for his birthday, shame on them.
MetroidPrimeRib
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High Q S2 06
35%~ of this season will be the final set. Maybe now it will be interesting fully.
35%~ of this season will be the final set. Maybe now it will be interesting fully.
Cornbread78
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MetroidPrimeRib
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I always knew the Swiss were good people.
Man all these maps continue to show what an anime hipster I am. Or something.
Dedication Through Light
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Kiss Him Not Me Ep 1 EngDub
That was a fantastic dub, and NanaShino has the best engdub voices. Nana the best though, my fave.
That was a fantastic dub, and NanaShino has the best engdub voices. Nana the best though, my fave.
I always knew the Swiss were good people.
Wow, Europe is fucking terrible. No wonder they don't license so many shows here. Keijo here, shame.
I find it fascinating that the southern countries, other than Italy, are watching Keijo, while the central-east Europe is Yuri. Meanwhile, quite a lot Drifters on the north. However, Russia not supporting Yuri is a surprise.
hosannainexcelsis
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The Great Passage 5
The scene between Nishioka and the director in the conference room was amazing. All the subtle things the director did to throw Nishioka off: arriving late, being all smiles and enthusiasm, praising Nishioka, and then causally dropping the bomb of Nishioka's transfer as if it was a promotion. Nishioka starts to put up resistance and then - bam! - the hand comes down, the director allows himself one brief moment of anger - and then it's all back to smiles and he quickly rushes out without allowing Nishioka to get a word in edgewise. Such great bubbling tension, accentuated by the visual direction which drove home the pressure being put on Nishioka. All through the episode there was a lot of great framing and character animation for Nishioka which clearly conveyed his emotional turmoil and personality. A moment like Nishioka's pause in the middle of his phone conversation with his girlfriend when he realizes that she has heard about his transfer - it's a simple thing, but executed very effectively.
The existence of this show alone justifies noitamina's continued existence, even if their entire 2017 output ends up being trash.
The scene between Nishioka and the director in the conference room was amazing. All the subtle things the director did to throw Nishioka off: arriving late, being all smiles and enthusiasm, praising Nishioka, and then causally dropping the bomb of Nishioka's transfer as if it was a promotion. Nishioka starts to put up resistance and then - bam! - the hand comes down, the director allows himself one brief moment of anger - and then it's all back to smiles and he quickly rushes out without allowing Nishioka to get a word in edgewise. Such great bubbling tension, accentuated by the visual direction which drove home the pressure being put on Nishioka. All through the episode there was a lot of great framing and character animation for Nishioka which clearly conveyed his emotional turmoil and personality. A moment like Nishioka's pause in the middle of his phone conversation with his girlfriend when he realizes that she has heard about his transfer - it's a simple thing, but executed very effectively.
The existence of this show alone justifies noitamina's continued existence, even if their entire 2017 output ends up being trash.
Hellwarden
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Ugh...
...I wouldn't wish Pepsi on the worst stand user.
Good episode otherwise.
...I wouldn't wish Pepsi on the worst stand user.
Good episode otherwise.
Dedication Through Light
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I always knew the Swiss were good people.
No Haikyuu? Reconfirmed for my commitment to not go to Europe ever.
I always knew the Swiss were good people.
Looks mostly dominated by only 2 shows. A bit surprised by my country actually favouring Bungo Stray dogs
Ugh...
...I wouldn't wish Pepsi on the worst stand user.
Good episode otherwise.
Much like how Stardust Crusaders has two adaptations, it's nice alternatives exist:
It stays awful until the last ep which just turns on max fan wank and is kinda cool for it.
I knew Dio was a really bad person, but smirking on 7up? The worst.
Dedication Through Light
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Really? Ribbons Hallmark, especially Saji Crossroads, and Setsuna F Seiei are the real stars of s2, I dont see how one can think its boring.
The funniest thing is that they spent barely 2 minutes and 15 seconds on third set and if you don't count Shiratorizawa's setters flashback, it amounted to literally 50 seconds and two plays. I didn't even notice we were in fourth set until today's episode.
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Oh boy, it's rankings time ?
Good/ decent:
To Be Hero
Bungou Stray Dogs
Sangatsu
Hibike
Haikyuu
That Nobunaga ninja short
Watchable enough:
Ajin
Girlish Number ( Only on ep 2)
Watching for reasons:
Drifters
Dropped/ Put on Hold
Keijo - Trash
Tiger Mask
Occultic Nine
Yuri on Ice - This is a weird one, I enjoyed the premiere a lot but my enthusiasm for it quickly petered out (up to #3) I dunno it feels like the comedy and the fujo pandering reduce the character interactions to some kind of parody a lot of time and judging by ep 3, I'm just not feeling skating as sport all that much. Will try picking it back up if the impressions are favourable
Dedication Through Light
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Nanbaka Episode 6
Jyugo attack rush was fantastic even if it came a bit late. Kind of wish we would get even more history on him.
Jyugo attack rush was fantastic even if it came a bit late. Kind of wish we would get even more history on him.
NaDannMaGoGo
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Girlish Number - 04
Can't say I'm enjoying it so I'll drop it here. I'm not opposed to a more cynical look at the industry but I'm not enjoying watching a one-note sleazy producer be an incompetent ass for 50% of the episode. Writing seems to be mediocre at best, too, which no longer comes as a surprised since I just found out Girlish Number is from the same author of SNAFU. Chitose's snark is fun, alright, but does she or anyone have any depth? Is there any outstanding dialogue? Nah.
Shirobako with its wide cast didn't give too much attention to any one character, but as Hossana said in one of his episode impressions, that show manages to establish many of them well despite of that.
Can't say I'm enjoying it so I'll drop it here. I'm not opposed to a more cynical look at the industry but I'm not enjoying watching a one-note sleazy producer be an incompetent ass for 50% of the episode. Writing seems to be mediocre at best, too, which no longer comes as a surprised since I just found out Girlish Number is from the same author of SNAFU. Chitose's snark is fun, alright, but does she or anyone have any depth? Is there any outstanding dialogue? Nah.
Shirobako with its wide cast didn't give too much attention to any one character, but as Hossana said in one of his episode impressions, that show manages to establish many of them well despite of that.
Lostorage Incited Wixoss 6
The edge oozing from Chinatsu is so sharp it hurts. Though even she has difficulty taking advantage of a little girl. Satomi's intelligence network must be bigger than what I first thought if he knows people who haven't joined him. Relations between Suzuko and Hanna have worsened. Oh dear, fight between the two leads already. Chinatsu really wants Suzu to hate her. I'd say Suzu found a clever Berserk counter, but I can't understand the logic behind the game under normal circumstances, let alone attacking the battlefield. Pity that Suzu didn't use Honest to get some answers from Chinatsu. Wait, I thought time stopped during a battle. Now it's not? Cop-out.
The edge oozing from Chinatsu is so sharp it hurts. Though even she has difficulty taking advantage of a little girl. Satomi's intelligence network must be bigger than what I first thought if he knows people who haven't joined him. Relations between Suzuko and Hanna have worsened. Oh dear, fight between the two leads already. Chinatsu really wants Suzu to hate her. I'd say Suzu found a clever Berserk counter, but I can't understand the logic behind the game under normal circumstances, let alone attacking the battlefield. Pity that Suzu didn't use Honest to get some answers from Chinatsu. Wait, I thought time stopped during a battle. Now it's not? Cop-out.
Oh, that's really interesting. Probably explains some of the contrast in colors for some places.
Romance wise I'd rec 5cm per Second, Girl Who Leapt Through Time but I dunno about them cheering you up ... + Toradora and maybe Arakawa Under the Bridge though that one is much more of a comedy then romance I guess
hosannainexcelsis
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Kuromukuro has mecha, drama, and romance all in one!
I'm seconding Kuromukuro. Iron Blooded Orphans is alright. S1 is mostly good, with a somewhat weak stretch in the middle, S2 has been good to ehh.
I'd also recommend Kiznaiver for Romance/Drama.
Also, if you haven't seen it yet, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is a must watch in terms of mecha. Has drama and romance as well!
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