hosannainexcelsis
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Aniplex of America will probably release it themselves at some point.
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Autumn Anime 2016 |OT| The seasons change, but we're still Falling for Euri
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Aniplex of America will probably release it themselves at some point.
Misery in the "im watching these people make understandable but completely awful decisions as their lives go in a downward spiral".
It aint a happy show.
Cornbread78
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Nanbaka ep.7
So they skipped the end of the New Years tourney to give us the back story and drama of a side character from another cell? uugghh. Oh well, I guess I have to wait another week to see the full glorious transformation of inmate #15, lol.
So they skipped the end of the New Years tourney to give us the back story and drama of a side character from another cell? uugghh. Oh well, I guess I have to wait another week to see the full glorious transformation of inmate #15, lol.
GoldCrusader
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I don't know what's the opinion here on english covers of openings, but Amalee just did a cover of History Maker and it's amazing. Her voice is so good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3yHWOFDXIo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3yHWOFDXIo
Cornbread78
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She did great covers for the SAO tracks.
GoldCrusader
Member
Agreed her SAO covers were all great. My personal favourite are her Gundam SEED ED 1 cover and BRAVE SHINE. I don't think she did something I did not like.
history maker is already in english..........
GoldCrusader
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Haha you got me there, but I think we can still call this a cover, she also does her own thing with the song she does.
GoldCrusader
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Nate and Pellek do amazing covers! Nate recently did one of my favourite of THE DAY and Pellek did this amazing cover of Pegasus Fantasy.
Another youtuber that does cover I think deserves a mention is Jonathan Young.
His THE HERO cover from OPM and his THE DAY cover are amazing.
Flip Flappers 7
This show and Yuri on Ice are essentially trying to outgay each other, though jokes aside, it feels like Cocona has to confront some truth about herself. Another fun episode (Papika is without a doubt this show's best character) and Iroha's change in personality is intriguing. Don't have a read on the ending, but I can't say I really care about it either.
This show and Yuri on Ice are essentially trying to outgay each other, though jokes aside, it feels like Cocona has to confront some truth about herself. Another fun episode (Papika is without a doubt this show's best character) and Iroha's change in personality is intriguing. Don't have a read on the ending, but I can't say I really care about it either.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Keijo!!!!!!!! 07
Anime isn't an actual artfor-
Anime isn't an actual artfor-
Euphonium 2.07 - Liked it. Nice to see more Asuka, my favourite. I guess this reminds me of how I guess for some people in Japan parental/child relationships are rather different to what I'm used to. And what teachers do. Do want to find out what's going on with Kumikos sister. Great to see Haruka step up like that.
Yeah. That was a bit of a red herring.
Flip Flappers 7
Turns out using magic to change important event's in a person's history or something drastically changes them. Who could have guessed? Meanwhile Cocona is trying to find the kind of Papika she likes best? I don't know, they throw so much at the viewer, and I'm not convinced most of it is supposed to mean anything. The twins don't seem entirely human, or at least they're got something else going on that Cocona, Papika, and Yayka don't.
Turns out using magic to change important event's in a person's history or something drastically changes them. Who could have guessed? Meanwhile Cocona is trying to find the kind of Papika she likes best? I don't know, they throw so much at the viewer, and I'm not convinced most of it is supposed to mean anything. The twins don't seem entirely human, or at least they're got something else going on that Cocona, Papika, and Yayka don't.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Flip Flap Flip Flap 07
Not really sure how to feel about this episode. I think I like the episodic stuff more, but this still had that with the Papika switches.
Not really sure how to feel about this episode. I think I like the episodic stuff more, but this still had that with the Papika switches.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Pokemon Sun & Moon 01
This is a first for me. Since the anime looks so fun this time around and there's so many JRPGs out and coming out I'm going to skip Gen 7, but since I've always liked Pokemon and I was there when Gen 1 exploded as a kid I still want to hitch a ride onto this gen somehow.
Fun start but I'm going to have serious trouble with the Gen 5/7 Japanese Pokemon names. Lizardon makes me laugh though
This is a first for me. Since the anime looks so fun this time around and there's so many JRPGs out and coming out I'm going to skip Gen 7, but since I've always liked Pokemon and I was there when Gen 1 exploded as a kid I still want to hitch a ride onto this gen somehow.
Fun start but I'm going to have serious trouble with the Gen 5/7 Japanese Pokemon names. Lizardon makes me laugh though
MAO is the best.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
I dunno the Great Leap Forward could've been better
Hellwarden
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Far as I'm concerned, the Sun and Moon anime is already a rousing success.
But hey, maybe some people are right.
Why can't it be serious?
I mean, they clearly can't make the Pokemon look cool, right?
But hey, maybe some people are right.
Why can't it be serious?
I mean, they clearly can't make the Pokemon look cool, right?
True that. And I don't understand Alolan Oak's puns at all!
Pokemon Sun & Moon 1
Very good start, the show is a lot of fun. I'm enjoying the relaxed atmosphere, the characters and the full of life world. And damn, the animation in the battles is great too.
Lillie is already the best character.
Yuri on Ice 07
That was fun. I get the feeling my new tactic to annoying my friends who watch this will be claiming that scene was totally a hug. Sleeve was covering the goods despite it totally being obvious.
Flap Flippers 07
Looks like they are finally getting ready to answer some questions that I have had for quite a while. Neato. Oh and I guess more yuri is a good thing.
I joke 07
Checking off all the sports anime boxes, which is acceptable given its absurdity keeps it entertaining. With this upcoming 3rd act, and we are now we are getting to the real reason why Xebec took liberties with the adaptation and we will see if that decision pays off.
That was fun. I get the feeling my new tactic to annoying my friends who watch this will be claiming that scene was totally a hug. Sleeve was covering the goods despite it totally being obvious.
Flap Flippers 07
Looks like they are finally getting ready to answer some questions that I have had for quite a while. Neato. Oh and I guess more yuri is a good thing.
I joke 07
Checking off all the sports anime boxes, which is acceptable given its absurdity keeps it entertaining. With this upcoming 3rd act, and we are now we are getting to the real reason why Xebec took liberties with the adaptation and we will see if that decision pays off.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Legend of the Galactic Heroes 070
Actually this is more Return of the Jedi, or at least the end of Empire. We're way over halfway through.
Actually this is more Return of the Jedi, or at least the end of Empire. We're way over halfway through.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Am I crazy or didn't this come out on BD years ago?
hosannainexcelsis
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Yes, from Funimation. But Aniplex has taken the licensing rights back from Funimation so that BD release is now out of print.
StoneHeart
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I love Greed Island arc
Hellwarden
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Flip Flappers 7
This show is kinda like Yuri on Ice for me, in that I don't find the relationship between the leads enjoyable.
Which made this episode a real slog to be frank.
This show is kinda like Yuri on Ice for me, in that I don't find the relationship between the leads enjoyable.
Which made this episode a real slog to be frank.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
yeah same but flip flap is super pretty to look at
Theonik
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Exactly because of that, they can push 4K on the PS4 Pro which is a MASSIVE visual benefit without any other additions.
Sound! Euphonium Episode 7
Clumsy was a word used to describe this episode, and I can't really disagree with that assessment.
I was actually digging the scene with Asuka's mother until the slap. Not that it wasn't effective, but considering we had literally just met her, it felt a little cheap.
There was nothing really at all to suggest that Asuka's mother was like this. The previous episodes seemed to put Asuka's relative nonchalance as more an aspect of her character as opposed to something related to an overbearing parent - and that's disregarding the physical abuse. It all felt a bit sudden, even if it does explain why Asuka is the way she is, I feel it could have used a little more build-up.
The pacing also makes the moment all the more melodramatic. Between this and Mizore's overreaction in Episode 4, I feel Euphonium is struggling to justify its big moments in Season 2.
Both of these moments suffered for different reasons - Mizore's was based on a completely trivial misunderstanding, while Asuka's almost came out of nowhere - but they're both guilty of a similar sin: failing to properly develop the drama so that it feels natural.
If you're going to have drama serve as the basis for a season, I feel this is essential. As it stands though, these moments just come across as over the top and silly.
I also second the quibble of Kumiko just kinda being there for no reason. I understand that she's the MC and all, but I don't think her presence is vital or necessary. I'm all for contrivances to an extent - I'd argue that most stories need them - but it's starting to feel a little forced.
It also doesn't help that she pretty much did the same thing - just kinda stumbling into a situation and reacting to it - already this season. Apart from a couple of conversations here and there, I can't really think of much Kumiko has done but observe things and not really contribute, which I think is a shame.
I also feel that this approach limits the scope of the show. Season 1 did a great job of balancing Kumiko's POV while also feeling like an ensemble show. Kumiko didn't need to be there for all the vital scenes, and I think it felt more natural as a result. Season 2 seems content to just her crowbar her in.
That being said, I felt there was a decent amount to like in this episode. Even if it followed a heavy-handed moment, Asuka's reaction to the slap was well done, and I felt it really expressed the show's strength in character animation and expression.
It was also nice to see Haruka really step into the leadership role. From the events of Season 1 to the present, this feels like a natural and well realised development in her character arc. It also served to highlight the presence Asuka had in the band without her being there, which was clever. The performance at the end was lovely too. Badass indeed.
Also, thank fuck we might actually see some development for Kumiko's sister. Not only will it give Kumiko something to do, but it'll be nice to see just what the deal is between the two. They've both been kinda eh to each other since the beginning, and it was starting to get repetitive. I can't wait to find out more.
Heh, this show always managed to make me prattle on - and always on my phone too...
Clumsy was a word used to describe this episode, and I can't really disagree with that assessment.
I was actually digging the scene with Asuka's mother until the slap. Not that it wasn't effective, but considering we had literally just met her, it felt a little cheap.
There was nothing really at all to suggest that Asuka's mother was like this. The previous episodes seemed to put Asuka's relative nonchalance as more an aspect of her character as opposed to something related to an overbearing parent - and that's disregarding the physical abuse. It all felt a bit sudden, even if it does explain why Asuka is the way she is, I feel it could have used a little more build-up.
The pacing also makes the moment all the more melodramatic. Between this and Mizore's overreaction in Episode 4, I feel Euphonium is struggling to justify its big moments in Season 2.
Both of these moments suffered for different reasons - Mizore's was based on a completely trivial misunderstanding, while Asuka's almost came out of nowhere - but they're both guilty of a similar sin: failing to properly develop the drama so that it feels natural.
If you're going to have drama serve as the basis for a season, I feel this is essential. As it stands though, these moments just come across as over the top and silly.
I also second the quibble of Kumiko just kinda being there for no reason. I understand that she's the MC and all, but I don't think her presence is vital or necessary. I'm all for contrivances to an extent - I'd argue that most stories need them - but it's starting to feel a little forced.
It also doesn't help that she pretty much did the same thing - just kinda stumbling into a situation and reacting to it - already this season. Apart from a couple of conversations here and there, I can't really think of much Kumiko has done but observe things and not really contribute, which I think is a shame.
I also feel that this approach limits the scope of the show. Season 1 did a great job of balancing Kumiko's POV while also feeling like an ensemble show. Kumiko didn't need to be there for all the vital scenes, and I think it felt more natural as a result. Season 2 seems content to just her crowbar her in.
That being said, I felt there was a decent amount to like in this episode. Even if it followed a heavy-handed moment, Asuka's reaction to the slap was well done, and I felt it really expressed the show's strength in character animation and expression.
It was also nice to see Haruka really step into the leadership role. From the events of Season 1 to the present, this feels like a natural and well realised development in her character arc. It also served to highlight the presence Asuka had in the band without her being there, which was clever. The performance at the end was lovely too. Badass indeed.
Also, thank fuck we might actually see some development for Kumiko's sister. Not only will it give Kumiko something to do, but it'll be nice to see just what the deal is between the two. They've both been kinda eh to each other since the beginning, and it was starting to get repetitive. I can't wait to find out more.
Heh, this show always managed to make me prattle on - and always on my phone too...
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Oh weird. I assume that the Aniplex release would at least be premium if nothing else. IIRC the Funimation release was fairly barebones, to the point where they put out the OVAs separately.
Valdfellgar
Banned
And probably absurdly expensive. I wonder how long it'll take the old Funimation sets to inflate in price through remaining third party vendors to outpace the cost of Aniplex's eventual release.
Edit: Oh wow, I hadn't realized it was literally sold out on Amazon on DVD and Blurays are 200$+. I do not envy anyone who gets into the series at this point and has no affordable way of owning it.
Admiral Woofington
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just how empty will this thread get this month?
I mean Pokemon and FFXV.
Waifus and Husbandos for everyone
I mean Pokemon and FFXV.
Waifus and Husbandos for everyone
Cornbread78
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Scrapped Princess ep.8
form.
Well, there goes your new imouto; she was a bad girl after all. Lots of mysterious stuff going on around Pacifica that needs to get fleshed out soon, but I definitely just got set up for future battles with Cin in her new Cz
Peacemaker
Aaronrules380
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Far as I'm concerned, the Sun and Moon anime is already a rousing success.
But hey, maybe some people are right.
Why can't it be serious?
I mean, they clearly can't make the Pokemon look cool, right?
Yeah, Z-move sequence was great, especially with the music
Dedication Through Light
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Implying a game will keep me from anime. Apart from saturday and sunday anime I watch everything at work.
Cornbread78
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Lol. I'll be all over FFXV, but my gaming/anime consumption habits won't really change from how it is today.
cj_iwakura
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Danganronpa 3: Despair 05
Yay for Junko. Fascinated by the backstory of ??? as well.
Yay for Junko. Fascinated by the backstory of ??? as well.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
The post-release Final Fantasy XV arguments and review thread will be my Anime of the Year.
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