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Better butter up my pooper then.
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Autumn Anime 2016 |OT| The seasons change, but we're still Falling for Euri
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Better butter up my pooper then.
I liked it initially, it's just a shame the animation loops at the end.
Hellwarden
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That said, the opening to Yuri on Ice is a masterpiece compared to Sound! Euphonium 2's opening.
The latter's opening is a skip every time opening.
The latter's opening is a skip every time opening.
Bungo Stray Dogs S2 episode 1
Well this was quite different from S1. The entire episode was in the past featuring Dazai and his work with the Port Mafia, and had quite a different tone. Was much more dramatic and with less comedy. Don't know if this is only for the first episode or what?
Well this was quite different from S1. The entire episode was in the past featuring Dazai and his work with the Port Mafia, and had quite a different tone. Was much more dramatic and with less comedy. Don't know if this is only for the first episode or what?
Hibike! Euphonium S2 1
The episode was basically like Euphonium in a nutshell, though we also got introduced to characters that will surely play an important part later. The Heaven girl was pretty good, I really liked her eagerness and her persistence. Asuka is thinking for the greater good, but is strict as usual. The Hell girl has her quirks, but I can see how Nozomi betrayed her expectations. I wonder what will happen when they'll meet. Hashimoto is also an interesting addition, as he seems quite the opposite to Taki-sensei. The premise of college buddies has a lot of potential, so looking forward to his scenes.
Looking forward to the rest of the show!
This was so good. Eupho is back, better than ever.
The episode was basically like Euphonium in a nutshell, though we also got introduced to characters that will surely play an important part later. The Heaven girl was pretty good, I really liked her eagerness and her persistence. Asuka is thinking for the greater good, but is strict as usual. The Hell girl has her quirks, but I can see how Nozomi betrayed her expectations. I wonder what will happen when they'll meet. Hashimoto is also an interesting addition, as he seems quite the opposite to Taki-sensei. The premise of college buddies has a lot of potential, so looking forward to his scenes.
As I said though, it was Euphonium in a nutshell. We got some practice, funny and dramatic interactions between the members of the band and, of course, Kumiko and Reina scenes. The festival was a really nice way to close the episode. Despite its length, this was a very strong start and we're already ready to delve into S2 and the practice for the new competition. Also, I forgot how much I love Kumiko, her various snarky comments and her awkward behavior. Thankfully, the episode had plenty of them!
Looking forward to the rest of the show!
Maximilian Kolbe
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Brave Witches 01
Damn, who don't love witches? everyone love witches.
Though hope Silver Link won't end up become next victim lol.
Damn, who don't love witches? everyone love witches.
Though hope Silver Link won't end up become next victim lol.
That's a nice opening. The song and the animation are great. Damn it, I think I'll watch Yuri...
Sound! Euphonium Season 2, Episode 1:
Tell me lies, Tell me sweet little lies, oh, no, no you can't disguise, tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies.
Although I'm not making plans, I hope that you understand there's a reason why.
Close your, close your, close your eyes, no more broken hearts, we're better off apart let's give it a try.
I hope that conveys my thoughts and feeling on the matter pertaining to the usage of yuri tropes and Sound! Euphonium at this point. With the additional notation of biting cruelness of continuing to build this bullshit and then undercutting things either right after or during the proceedings.
Anyway, oh yea, this is also nominally a concert band show though in structure it is a sports drama disguised as a slice of life club program. Indeed, Kitauji high school concert band club is on the next rung of competition as now they are playing in the regional division. Trying to recall if the oboist was around in season one or if she is an actual new character being passed off as somebody who has been around the whole time. Finally, I am recalling hard just how well Eupho here nails the life and times of high school in both the good and bad ways. As in you could not pay me to give a fuck about the penny anne club drama.
Tell me lies, Tell me sweet little lies, oh, no, no you can't disguise, tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies.
Although I'm not making plans, I hope that you understand there's a reason why.
Close your, close your, close your eyes, no more broken hearts, we're better off apart let's give it a try.
I hope that conveys my thoughts and feeling on the matter pertaining to the usage of yuri tropes and Sound! Euphonium at this point. With the additional notation of biting cruelness of continuing to build this bullshit and then undercutting things either right after or during the proceedings.
Anyway, oh yea, this is also nominally a concert band show though in structure it is a sports drama disguised as a slice of life club program. Indeed, Kitauji high school concert band club is on the next rung of competition as now they are playing in the regional division. Trying to recall if the oboist was around in season one or if she is an actual new character being passed off as somebody who has been around the whole time. Finally, I am recalling hard just how well Eupho here nails the life and times of high school in both the good and bad ways. As in you could not pay me to give a fuck about the penny anne club drama.
Bungou Stray Dogs 13
Thought this was a mightily impressive return for the series. It felt like Igarashi watched 91 Days and was all "Hey Shuka, this is how you do a Mafia anime". Just an all around well directed ep, centered on Dazai's past with some neat mafia vibe and tension sprinkled on top of it. Some new additions to the OST if I heard correctly and the OP song sounds dope as well. I'm not sure if this is the moment we get to see what made Dazai switch but it's nice to get some more info on his character at this stage.
Thought this was a mightily impressive return for the series. It felt like Igarashi watched 91 Days and was all "Hey Shuka, this is how you do a Mafia anime". Just an all around well directed ep, centered on Dazai's past with some neat mafia vibe and tension sprinkled on top of it. Some new additions to the OST if I heard correctly and the OP song sounds dope as well. I'm not sure if this is the moment we get to see what made Dazai switch but it's nice to get some more info on his character at this stage.
Bungou Stray Dogs S2 - 1 (or 13)
Pretty interesting episode, with a first look on Dazai's backstory. Liked the darker tone, although Dazai's comedy shticks are one of his stronger points. Really good first episode. And that OP? Whoa.
And now, Euphonium. Just went through the first season and I definitely need more Kumiko and Reina.
Pretty interesting episode, with a first look on Dazai's backstory. Liked the darker tone, although Dazai's comedy shticks are one of his stronger points. Really good first episode. And that OP? Whoa.
And now, Euphonium. Just went through the first season and I definitely need more Kumiko and Reina.
Cornbread78
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Twin Star Exorcists ep.26
Another entertaining episode that has followed the same recipe as the past couple weeks. I kinda wish they would mix it up a little bit, but they are still fun to watch.
We finally get to see that Sae-chan definitely has some special powers that she is able to use against the Basara.
Another entertaining episode that has followed the same recipe as the past couple weeks. I kinda wish they would mix it up a little bit, but they are still fun to watch.
We finally get to see that Sae-chan definitely has some special powers that she is able to use against the Basara.
As pointed out previously, the decision to Initial D-up the chorus is baffling. There's some nice string work buried in that distorted mess somewhere; it's the kind of song that should have, I dunno, french horns in the orchestration at that point? Or keep it to guitars maybe? It just doesn't suit the sudden intrusion of all that Eurobeat.
Lovely figure-skating animation, though. I do intend to watch this, along with a million other things...
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
This black haired girl's face describes how I feel about season 1.Hibike! Euphonium S2 01
THE RIDE NEVER ENDS
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Eupho S2 01
Boring OP. Like how does this OP fit with this excellent show. What the hell.
Other then that, good show is still good.
Boring OP. Like how does this OP fit with this excellent show. What the hell.
Other then that, good show is still good.
Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans - Ep. 1-2
I'm trying to finish this asap so I don't fall too far behind with season 2.
This is my first gundam series and I also haven't watch any mech animes in quite some time.
Anyway, this was a pretty good startt. The anime is grimmer than I thought it would be, but I don't mind.
The fights looked pretty good so far,too, although I don't think I can judge them that well right now.
I also really like Kudelia Aina's chracter design.
I'm trying to finish this asap so I don't fall too far behind with season 2.
This is my first gundam series and I also haven't watch any mech animes in quite some time.
Anyway, this was a pretty good startt. The anime is grimmer than I thought it would be, but I don't mind.
The fights looked pretty good so far,too, although I don't think I can judge them that well right now.
I also really like Kudelia Aina's chracter design.
It was a fun 7,5/10 show for me that didn't take itself to serious. Had some great art scenes nice music and interesting characters.
What was the music like?
hosannainexcelsis
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Most people do not think it is.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Sound! Euphonium Season 2 1:
This episode was basically everything that I loved about the first season. The scenery was downright gorgeous, the direction was strong, the music was great, and we got a ton of great character development throughout the whole episode. I think the episode did a really good job at picking things back up from the first season. Right from the start we're reminded about what makes Kumiko such a great protagonist, we have some great scenes developing her friendship with Reina, and we see pretty much all of the other characters established pretty early on as well. In addition to that, we wind up meeting a couple of new characters who are already pretty well developed. It looks like these characters are going to be pretty important for this season, and this should serve to give us some more development for Yuko and Natsuki and their past as well.
Euphonium has always done a really great job at developing its ensemble cast, and the second season is off to another great start in that respect. The double length episode really helped it do that; giving each character some moments within the episode without causing the whole thing to feel rushed. Season 2 looks like it should be just as classy as season 1, and will probably be a strong contender for Anime of the Year in a few months.
It's back, and better than ever.
This episode was basically everything that I loved about the first season. The scenery was downright gorgeous, the direction was strong, the music was great, and we got a ton of great character development throughout the whole episode. I think the episode did a really good job at picking things back up from the first season. Right from the start we're reminded about what makes Kumiko such a great protagonist, we have some great scenes developing her friendship with Reina, and we see pretty much all of the other characters established pretty early on as well. In addition to that, we wind up meeting a couple of new characters who are already pretty well developed. It looks like these characters are going to be pretty important for this season, and this should serve to give us some more development for Yuko and Natsuki and their past as well.
Euphonium has always done a really great job at developing its ensemble cast, and the second season is off to another great start in that respect. The double length episode really helped it do that; giving each character some moments within the episode without causing the whole thing to feel rushed. Season 2 looks like it should be just as classy as season 1, and will probably be a strong contender for Anime of the Year in a few months.
GoldCrusader
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It is! Great characters and pretty awesome moments. Do give it a shot if it looks like something you will like.
If I had to rate it, I would also give it a 7-7.5/10
Sorry, I meant the OST and what kind of style it was. I know the OP/ED were both pretty good.
2 yuri 4 me 2x01
Among the best 1st episodes of the year. The double lenght really helped here, since they relied heavily on previous stuff and managed to mitigate the space between seasons by having callbacks talks and flashbacks to support them. I really should've seen S1 again before starting this, but time isn't on my side. I think I'll just read Thoraxes' reviews again instead.
Kumiko is such a great character. As previously mentioned in this thread, her snark commentary is perfect. Tone of voice, everything. And her relationship with Reina is the obvious highlight from all of this. I liked the short scenes she had with her sister as well.
I'm unsure about how I feel about Ms. Anime Character, the silent apathetic oboe player, but I see potential in the story.
And I liked the OP song, but not the OP itself. And Dream Sollister was a better song, too.
But now...
Can we talk about this oddly realistic sink?
Among the best 1st episodes of the year. The double lenght really helped here, since they relied heavily on previous stuff and managed to mitigate the space between seasons by having callbacks talks and flashbacks to support them. I really should've seen S1 again before starting this, but time isn't on my side. I think I'll just read Thoraxes' reviews again instead.
Kumiko is such a great character. As previously mentioned in this thread, her snark commentary is perfect. Tone of voice, everything. And her relationship with Reina is the obvious highlight from all of this. I liked the short scenes she had with her sister as well.
I'm unsure about how I feel about Ms. Anime Character, the silent apathetic oboe player, but I see potential in the story.
And I liked the OP song, but not the OP itself. And Dream Sollister was a better song, too.
But now...
Can we talk about this oddly realistic sink?
It's bad.
It's a pretty generic shoune tfuu I think it's seinen actually but with some great comedy, fun characters and nice direction, competent production values. Whether you can bear with the show I feel depends directly on how you find the first two. The middle is spent on some trite supporting cast introductions but I found beginning and ending stages good.
So I guess - your mileage will vary cause the general reception has been subdued.
Nobunaga no Shinobi 01
Neat little thing, picked up.
Hibike! Euphonium
Hibike! Euphonium 2 - 1
I've just gone through the first season a couple of hours ago but watching this new episode felt like I haven't seen its cast for a long time. Really loved them and judging from this hour-long episode, that won't change.
The extremely likable cast; the great protagonist, her amazingly adorable friend, some of their senpais and their advisor; the gorgeous visuals; the impressive soundtrack... There's quite a lot to enjoy and appreciate in this show. Great first season and a promising start of the second one, with the best episode I've seen this Fall. And so, the next piece begins...
Hibike! Euphonium 2 - 1
I've just gone through the first season a couple of hours ago but watching this new episode felt like I haven't seen its cast for a long time. Really loved them and judging from this hour-long episode, that won't change.
The extremely likable cast; the great protagonist, her amazingly adorable friend, some of their senpais and their advisor; the gorgeous visuals; the impressive soundtrack... There's quite a lot to enjoy and appreciate in this show. Great first season and a promising start of the second one, with the best episode I've seen this Fall. And so, the next piece begins...
Yuri on Ice OP is objectively awful. Like...maybe it could have been good but it's pretty thoughtless, lazy, annoying, etc. Just atrocious choreography and a half-baked visual style. Basically unwatchable.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Yuri on Ice 01
Don't really like this OP either. Main dude looks SO much like the MC of Parasyte, I can't get over it.
Visually fantastic looking show and for something that has as much precise movement as figure skating its very needed. I'm interested to see more.
Don't really like this OP either. Main dude looks SO much like the MC of Parasyte, I can't get over it.
Visually fantastic looking show and for something that has as much precise movement as figure skating its very needed. I'm interested to see more.
Yeah it's quite fun, and it's only 3-4 min. Summer didn't really have any interesting shorts.
I put some guest passes a few pages back. Did you use them?
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Yuri!! On Ice 1:
Very strong first episode. The visuals were great, both in terms of the strong art quality, as well as some great animation. I wasn't expecting the show to be quite as comedic as it was, but we got a lot of great comedy in this episode, especially all of the scenes with Minako. The animation and the music also did a really great job at bringing the figure skating to life. This is definitely some really challenging material to work with given the precision needed, but the first episode handled it beautifully. If the show maintains this level of quality than it will definitely be something that I look forward to every week.
Very strong first episode. The visuals were great, both in terms of the strong art quality, as well as some great animation. I wasn't expecting the show to be quite as comedic as it was, but we got a lot of great comedy in this episode, especially all of the scenes with Minako. The animation and the music also did a really great job at bringing the figure skating to life. This is definitely some really challenging material to work with given the precision needed, but the first episode handled it beautifully. If the show maintains this level of quality than it will definitely be something that I look forward to every week.
Jex
Member
It's actually just a burning pile of garbage.
jediyoshi
Member
They needed someone to fill the spot of quiet, impenetrable character since Reina acts like a human now. I like the trade off.
Nope! If I don't have money in the bank by the weekend I'll blow some codes
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Chi's Sweet Home OP is really good. JoJo's new OP is the first of the DiU ones to live up to the classic first, second and fourth OPs (sorry Stand Proud)
Mob Psycho 100 still best OP
Mob Psycho 100 still best OP
Hmm, I think the hate for Yuri's OP caught me by surprise. Is it the fact that it's a handful of animation bits on repeat? The use of colours and the lack of details or backgrounds? It is somewhat lacking, maybe a bit tiring to watch, but I like the strong animation with that song that's like out of Eurovision... Not the most imaginative OP but I like its dynamism.
Maybe it reminds me of an ED a bit too much, and I guess that's not a very good aspect of it...
Maybe it reminds me of an ED a bit too much, and I guess that's not a very good aspect of it...
hosannainexcelsis
Member
I'm not entirely enthusiastic about Yuri on Ice's OP, but this is some wild hyperbole. The worst thing about it is that it doesn't develop or go anywhere, which is a problem when the music bursts into a load bombastic chorus and the visuals don't match that, but it's not outright offensive or anything.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
I kept waiting for Yuri on Ice's OP to have a breakdown or shift and it never happened
Jex
Member
I don't know. I really dislike it's looping aimlessness and the awkward course the music tastes. It just feels very flat.
The ED is great though.
Yes. That was also kind of frustrating.
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