I should have but at this point only a few episodes to go and I need something to preoccupy me whilst I do the laundry. I was at least hoping for some cool fights but not even that, kind of wonder how this managed to get a second season too.
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Autumn Anime 2016 |OT| The seasons change, but we're still Falling for Euri
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I should have but at this point only a few episodes to go and I need something to preoccupy me whilst I do the laundry. I was at least hoping for some cool fights but not even that, kind of wonder how this managed to get a second season too.
Dedication Through Light
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Like I said, it's not as bad as its reputation makes it out to be. The animation isn't doctored and even the musical score remains intact. Most importantly, unlike real bad anime, here you have the option to go back to the good version and forget everything about the Warriors of the Wind. So you don't run the risk of ruining a classic forever.
Heck, the dub isn't that awful either. Not as good as the later Pixar dub (which, in my opinion, is their best effort), but you won't certainly won't be cringing like some early dubs could cause you to do.
MetroidPrimeRib
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One Piece Movie 6 - Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
So I ended up rewatching this movie and its as good as I remember. The loose and lively character designs really do work in the movies favor in the first half which is far more festive and whimsical, and in general its just a really beautiful and well shot movie. The movie slowly starts to develop a darker tone as it goes on, and it really does remind me of Thriller Bark (a massive themepark-ish island hiding gruesome secrets, Omatsuri and Moria have a similar past) and Sabaody Archipelago (Luffy's ultimate fear of losing his crew and being helpless to stop it) and those arcs were written after this movie was made. I used to think this movie was rather unlike the rest of One Piece but I think Hosoda understands the series very, very well even before the events that would define the rest of it at Sabaody through Marineford years later.
I really like the way the movie develops and how the visuals are used to set the tone. The color usage in this movie is top of the line. The movie starts out with very vibrant and bright colors, as it starts to descend into a more horror vibe the colors begin to become more drab and by the end its reminiscent of the Eclipse in Berserk. I'm sure for anyone who has seen this movie the semi-final stands out massively from the rest, and rightfully so. It's fucking horrifying. It makes good use of Luffy's stretchiness to give some really uneasy shots.
For good measure, I'm certain that the tv anime crew got inspiration for that legendary Tenryuubito punch in Episode 396 from this movie's amazing punch scene. I mean, its pretty much the same thing -
So I ended up rewatching this movie and its as good as I remember. The loose and lively character designs really do work in the movies favor in the first half which is far more festive and whimsical, and in general its just a really beautiful and well shot movie. The movie slowly starts to develop a darker tone as it goes on, and it really does remind me of Thriller Bark (a massive themepark-ish island hiding gruesome secrets, Omatsuri and Moria have a similar past) and Sabaody Archipelago (Luffy's ultimate fear of losing his crew and being helpless to stop it) and those arcs were written after this movie was made. I used to think this movie was rather unlike the rest of One Piece but I think Hosoda understands the series very, very well even before the events that would define the rest of it at Sabaody through Marineford years later.
I really like the way the movie develops and how the visuals are used to set the tone. The color usage in this movie is top of the line. The movie starts out with very vibrant and bright colors, as it starts to descend into a more horror vibe the colors begin to become more drab and by the end its reminiscent of the Eclipse in Berserk. I'm sure for anyone who has seen this movie the semi-final stands out massively from the rest, and rightfully so. It's fucking horrifying. It makes good use of Luffy's stretchiness to give some really uneasy shots.
For good measure, I'm certain that the tv anime crew got inspiration for that legendary Tenryuubito punch in Episode 396 from this movie's amazing punch scene. I mean, its pretty much the same thing -
ShinRPGamer
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So more Code Geass... I'm expecting a R3 continuation will be either horrible, infuriatingly stupid, or perhaps most likely, both.
Dedication Through Light
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Magic Kyun Renaissance Episode 9
OMG Georgie smiled!!! I love Teika, Ichijoji kun is so good or rather cute like the other guys said. He has changed so much.
KENN asking to dance was the best.
OMG Georgie smiled!!! I love Teika, Ichijoji kun is so good or rather cute like the other guys said. He has changed so much.
KENN asking to dance was the best.
Tye The Czar
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Galaxy Angel S2 - Episode 4
Husbando-tier Volcott!
😄 Dear God this show is fun! 😄
I still can't believe that this show ran for god knows how many seasons. It has so many things I want in a comedy anime: Cute girls; reliance on goofy character interaction and their bizarre quirks instead of fanservice(Ranpha is still hotness incarnate); deranged humor, and continuity-free accessibility. Essentially the Futurama of anime. The only other series I can think of that comes close is Sabagebu!
Husbando-tier Volcott!
😄 Dear God this show is fun! 😄
I still can't believe that this show ran for god knows how many seasons. It has so many things I want in a comedy anime: Cute girls; reliance on goofy character interaction and their bizarre quirks instead of fanservice(Ranpha is still hotness incarnate); deranged humor, and continuity-free accessibility. Essentially the Futurama of anime. The only other series I can think of that comes close is Sabagebu!
Chitoge can't suffer when she's to blockheaded to know she's the weakest link
Rewatching the first few episodes of Code Geass on Netflix, as a sort of celebration for the "R3" announcement. Been absolutely ages since I've watched it, but it's as entertaining as I remember. Lelouch is great.
"You fellas know full well what this badass mother can do!"
Karen Strassman must have had a lot of fun delivering that line.
"You fellas know full well what this badass mother can do!"
Karen Strassman must have had a lot of fun delivering that line.
Admiral Woofington
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i receive my first MAL email ever
and it's to tell me about the new Code Geass lmao
the internet is flipping out
and it's to tell me about the new Code Geass lmao
the internet is flipping out
Admiral Woofington
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Code Geass takes place in 2017, and SAO takes place in 2025...
clearly lelouch is Kirito's dad.
FROM THE FUTURE PAST
AND ALSO KIRITO
Maho Girls Precure 42
I thought Chikurun was being blackmailed by Oruba by holding the Fairy Village hostage, not that Chikurun was scared that he was being lazy would be discovered by the queen. Kind of a pathetic excuse. Of course the girls are quick to forgive because they always are. At least that one villain I don't care for is gone now.
I thought Chikurun was being blackmailed by Oruba by holding the Fairy Village hostage, not that Chikurun was scared that he was being lazy would be discovered by the queen. Kind of a pathetic excuse. Of course the girls are quick to forgive because they always are. At least that one villain I don't care for is gone now.
Dedication Through Light
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BestBuy has Guilty Crown and Owari no Serafu on the shelves, Im so glad definitive anime is being highlighted with Naruto Shippuden sets. All my favs in stores is wonderful.
MetroidPrimeRib
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Hunter x Hunter '99 Episode 31
This is like Gatsu but worse
This is like Gatsu but worse
Razgriz-Specter
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Anyone know of some romance/drama with an element of time or the past to them(like the childhood memory in Love Hina type thing, flashforward endings of AmagamiSS, etc)
And/Or with characters either graduating highschool or older.
And/Or with characters either graduating highschool or older.
The childhood memory thing is a common plot element in harems, like Nisekoi, Love Hina, etc.
Are you looking for something more serious?
Admiral Woofington
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.....
Steins;Gate?
The Girl Who Lept Through Time?
I mean that's the obvious answers
MetroidPrimeRib
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Do you mean like, childhood promises?
Because that's throwing a massive net over tons of shitty harems
Dominican Power
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Drifters any good?
Dedication Through Light
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Free! Eternal Summer.
MetroidPrimeRib
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If you can get past the character designs (I couldn't) and enjoy Hellsing guy writing more stuff then sure
Cornbread78
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WWW.working ep.9
Another confirmed ship already?! This is great, lol.
Occultic;Nine ep.8
Oh, so there is a secret org
from the shadows? We knew they were up to something, but looks like everything has been orcastrated by them....
Another confirmed ship already?! This is great, lol.
Occultic;Nine ep.8
Oh, so there is a secret org
conrolling these "deaths"
Razgriz-Specter
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Anything besides a 100% Comedy(I actually love the somewhat serious elements of Love Hina.).
But yeah leaning serious.
That, but I also didn't explain it too well.
It can also be something that goes through a long period of time,(or just showing a decent amount of those character's future)
A childhood friend still close as an adult.
or just decent characterization shown in the past.
Also sorry for always asking in this thread, i'd way rather get recommendations from you guys than slowly searching through millions of potentials elsewhere.
(though MAL's recommendations are great I have already closely checked the recommendations of everything I rated over a 5.)
MetroidPrimeRib
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I dont think people mind. I'd much rather people ask in this thread then make a thread in OT
Cornbread78
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Izetta ep.9
Fuck this plotline.. so stupid. A
WTF is this shit in my little country that could anime? Bullshit..
Fuck this plotline.. so stupid. A
cloned witch that has been groomed to hate Eldsydt.
C-C-Clannad? From what I've read about it.
yeah, OT threads get weird and recommendations that often have nothing to do with what people ask for get dropped.
"I'd like something about high school romance that doesn't stray too far into harem antics."
"watch hxh 2010 and opm bro. thank me later."
Razgriz-Specter
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Have consumed every single thing Clannad related, thank you though.
Edit:might be approaching rewatch time in the next month or two.
Theonik
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They should be recommending Sword of the Stranger instead. The true right answer to every question.
Theonik
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We should have some minimal tests for participation to certify posters are qualified you know simple stuff like 1) What is Makoto Shinkai's best film?
They are all bad, except Kimi no Na ha being OK.
Asuka, Rei fans are probably registered sex offenders.
I gave up recommending stuff unless it's a very specific request, my Princess Tutu, Terra e and Fantastic Children
just get drowned in the sea of OPM, HunterxHuntert and Jojo.
I still try to get people to watch Rakugo since at least it's recent.
watch these show people, they are great
I still try to get people to watch Rakugo since at least it's recent.
zswordsman
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91 days Dub
I'm digging this anime. Also the dub is funny with all the Italian accents. I wonder if it's similar in sub
I'm digging this anime. Also the dub is funny with all the Italian accents. I wonder if it's similar in sub
hosannainexcelsis
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Sengoku Basara 11
As the build up to the climax, this was a rather clumsily directed episode. Its juggling of different characters in different locations was not deftly handled, and the editing felt rather jarring. The use of Sawano's soundtrack also caused problems with how suddenly and sharply the episode switches between different music with different moods. Still, the twist on the historical events at Honnoji and the as always over the top behavior of the characters were entertaining. I particularly liked the surprise glider that Kasuga's whistle turned into, somehow.
Wakamoto playing Wakamoto is probably what captures most attention from the voice acting in here, understandably so, but I'm also fond of the hammy acting given by Kazuya Nakai and Souichiro Hoshi to Masamune and Yukimura. Between Masamune's crude Engrish and Yukimura's passionate earnestness, they chew the scenery to just the right extent to sell their scenes.
As the build up to the climax, this was a rather clumsily directed episode. Its juggling of different characters in different locations was not deftly handled, and the editing felt rather jarring. The use of Sawano's soundtrack also caused problems with how suddenly and sharply the episode switches between different music with different moods. Still, the twist on the historical events at Honnoji and the as always over the top behavior of the characters were entertaining. I particularly liked the surprise glider that Kasuga's whistle turned into, somehow.
Wakamoto playing Wakamoto is probably what captures most attention from the voice acting in here, understandably so, but I'm also fond of the hammy acting given by Kazuya Nakai and Souichiro Hoshi to Masamune and Yukimura. Between Masamune's crude Engrish and Yukimura's passionate earnestness, they chew the scenery to just the right extent to sell their scenes.
Admiral Woofington
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i mean
not like we could tell if they do itarrian
I've never heard anime do spanish... which i can't give a funny name to.
Admiral Woofington
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it's no fun when they actually have someone who speaks the language lol
Dedication Through Light
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It took a while getting used to but I love it for Avilio and Corteo.
I wish Funi's accents for YuriOnIce were a bit better and consistent.
Cornbread78
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Magical Girl Raising Project ep.9
Dafuq... Die, die, die.... everyone die horrible painful deaths! That battle was pretty cool and I'm glad the OP bitch is dead, but where's the story? Who/what is Fav? Who is really responsible for this "game" and how does Cranberry really tie into everything.. but wait there's more....
and now we have to whiddle down 3 more girls... WTF. Hopefully, it is Swim's crew that all die together..
Dafuq... Die, die, die.... everyone die horrible painful deaths! That battle was pretty cool and I'm glad the OP bitch is dead, but where's the story? Who/what is Fav? Who is really responsible for this "game" and how does Cranberry really tie into everything.. but wait there's more....
Poor prego Top Speed is gone, sister Mary hung herself
...I think you might want to watch some more Gosick now if you haven't finished it already.
Razgriz-Specter
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Aikatsu Stars 33
Hot springs episode! With no fanservice, because this is a kids show of course. Laura seems to finally be getting back on track and realizes she needs to forge a path for herself before she can think about beating Yume. Lily is the best mentor. Yume is still intent on killing herself to become top idol apparently. And we learn who super secret tragic idol is. Moroboshi's older sister! Duh duh duh.
Hot springs episode! With no fanservice, because this is a kids show of course. Laura seems to finally be getting back on track and realizes she needs to forge a path for herself before she can think about beating Yume. Lily is the best mentor. Yume is still intent on killing herself to become top idol apparently. And we learn who super secret tragic idol is. Moroboshi's older sister! Duh duh duh.
JoeyJungle
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Is anyone having trouble logging into crunchyroll? The site's saying that neither my username or email address exists, not sure if my account's been hacked (I repeat passwords between websites and lots of websites have been alerting me of unauthorized access over the past few months) or if they're just having server issues.
Logged in just fine.
Dedication Through Light
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Do you have caps lock on?
GoldCrusader
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I had few *crunchyroll is having problem* pages, but it stopped now.
Edit: Never mind it's still crashing
hosannainexcelsis
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Sengoku Basara S1 12
Now that's a climax. Everyone comes together for the final battle against the big JRPG bad who is explicitly called the ultimate incarnation of evil. Lots of flashy animation and cool effects. Pretty much exactly how you would want a show like this to end. It's a silly show overall, but it's entertaining because instead of being strictly self-serious it embraces its silliness (though it could have gone even farther in that direction). The generally high level of animation is key as well, since this is an action series where you want it to be as constantly flashy as possible. The characters are not particularly interesting as sources of meaningful drama, but as I've mentioned before the hammy acting helps to sell the show as solid pulp entertainment. I'm hopeful for season 2, since it sounds like that's going to be a tighter product overall.
Shame on Funimation though for reducing the scenes that play out during the ending credits to a tiny box while giving most of the screen over to their dub credits. It made me feel like I was watching one of those broadcast TV shows where they scrunch the ending of an episode off to the side so they can efficiently preview whatever else they want to do. I don't care about English dub credits, but I don't mind them being included as long as they don't replace the original Japanese credits or interfere with the actual episode, both of which Funimation has done with their disc release here. Thumbs down.
Now that's a climax. Everyone comes together for the final battle against the big JRPG bad who is explicitly called the ultimate incarnation of evil. Lots of flashy animation and cool effects. Pretty much exactly how you would want a show like this to end. It's a silly show overall, but it's entertaining because instead of being strictly self-serious it embraces its silliness (though it could have gone even farther in that direction). The generally high level of animation is key as well, since this is an action series where you want it to be as constantly flashy as possible. The characters are not particularly interesting as sources of meaningful drama, but as I've mentioned before the hammy acting helps to sell the show as solid pulp entertainment. I'm hopeful for season 2, since it sounds like that's going to be a tighter product overall.
Shame on Funimation though for reducing the scenes that play out during the ending credits to a tiny box while giving most of the screen over to their dub credits. It made me feel like I was watching one of those broadcast TV shows where they scrunch the ending of an episode off to the side so they can efficiently preview whatever else they want to do. I don't care about English dub credits, but I don't mind them being included as long as they don't replace the original Japanese credits or interfere with the actual episode, both of which Funimation has done with their disc release here. Thumbs down.
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