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Fall 2012 Anime |OT| Meet the new world, same as the old world
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You don't deserve Jojo if you're prioritizing other stuff.
Cajun knows what's up!
The Grim Heaper
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damn it all why would you put off jojo
The newest novel that just came out on the 7th is the twelfth one I believe. I haven't read any of the novels but from those who have I've heard that apparently they adapted two novels per season or four novels. Even though they're called "light novels", apparently they're upwards of around 1000 pages in length so the anime is skipping over or super streamlining some of the events. With twelve novels and a rate of two novels per season, they can have quite a few more seasons if they wanted.
I remember many older science fiction stories telling me that all girls in the future would wear nothing but space bathing suits. I guess that didn't happen, although girls ensembles do seem to be getting skimpier and tighter as time goes on.
Haha, true. His hair is too fabulous max.
YOU MAKE TIME FOR JOJO
Everyone hates everyone's taste, everyone hates the shows everyone else discusses, members be leavin, no new members comin in cept for those new members that just came in. The tension is there, I swear.
Jim E. Rossler
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That WAS a pretty Boss Ending tie-in in jojo
darkblade77
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Well, I do get the impression that there are several members here who are just on perpetual hatewatch.
(their posts tend to be the most fun to read)
After my niece's soccer game this morning the first thing I did when I got home was watch episode 2 of Jojo. Watch it. Watch it now.
I thought save the good for last to wash away the bad after taste, check out the first episode of the new animes this season could be interesting, when I was done it was time to go out, came back late now am sleepy
.Chet Rippo
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Kinda, lol
That episode really caught me off guard the first time I watched it. I was just so weird, but more Jun is more Jun, so it's all good.
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There was one episode of FMA: B that did that almost perfectly but I can't really remember what one it was. :>
Jojo was a man who thought he was a loner
But he knew it wouldn't last.
Jojo left his home in Tucson, Arizona
For some California grass.
Get back[guitar noise], get back
Get back to where you once belonged
Get back, get back
Get back to where yo[inaudible]
Get back Jojo. Go home
Get back, get back
Back to where you once belonged
Get b[guitar noise]ack, get back
Back to where you once belonged
Get back Jojo
Sorry, I just don't see that going on.
Maybe a few members skirmishing, but nothing major.
I find this hard to believe.
Yeah the Horizon novels are fucking massive, also I heard the author is pretty involved with the anime production, writing tons of shit for them explaining shit etc.
Sequel should be a matter of when not if, best selling Sunrise Studio 8 show from 2000 up
Horizon - 21,554
Horizon 2 - 21,176 (first volume)
Mai-Hime - 9,994
Accel World - 9,327 (will drop below Otome)
Mai-Otome - 8,952
Sora o Kakeru Shoujo - 3,535
Xenoglossia - 2,288
Studio 8 are currently busy with the Nerawareta Gakuen Movie (lots of ex-Madhouse members as key staff) and the Love Live! School Idol Project TV series which is airing next year, I think Spring.. or did it get confirmed for Winter?
Wait wait wait... wtf are you talking about? Do you remember they were actually STUCK on the game in first place? There was shit to show outside the game. This isn't Accel World...
The outside world looks more interesting than inside SAO.
The one episode taking place IRL is more interesting than everything that happened before it.
I think he's talking more about having some idea what was happening on the outside. Characters had no idea so this translated to the viewers not being given any extra information but it didn't sit well with everyone.
Your names all blue now. Did you step down from being a moderator? or is it just some bug or something?
If it's something more personal than nevermind, I don't want to pry too much.
Yeah, seems like they would continue the show.
All those character teases at the end of the second season would come across as such a jerk move otherwise
Yeah don't really get the complaint of not showing what was happening outside of the game, was never the point really. It's like showing what was happening back on earth when Peter and his siblings was stuck in Narnia! (Yes I know no time passed, can't think of another example lol!)
firehawk12
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You could watch it and find out for yourself.
PoyoPoyo 40
Much like you can tell who actually has a sister by how they react to incest shows, you can tell who actually has a cat by who's unsure which end of Poyo they're looking at here.
can't unsee. this is worse than ricebowlgate
Yeah, seems like they would continue the show.All those character teases at the end of the second season would come across as such a jerk move otherwise
That's just them being cockteases, sorta like what Sunrise Studio 9 did with Binbougami and what Gainax just did with the OP for Medaka Box 2. Though considering they knew how well Horizon sold it's not really a tease like those 2.
PoeticProse22
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From the New World 3
This was another terrific episode. The story continues to be exceptionally well-told, rarely faltering in it's masterful execution. Though slow at times, I find it quite deliberate in it's methodical pacing, which allows for a thorough immersion into the gradual development of the world and the characters that inhabit it.
The opening sequence was fantastic, as,
. Though these opening sequences are usually visually impressive, this one was particularly so, as the artistic style, by way of some beautifully contrasting colors, excellently portrayed each significant flourish. Since they effectively illuminate the unknown evolution of the original world into this veiled, tautly structured society, these sequences remain incredibly effective in establishing a certain atmosphere that permeates the entire episode, casting a particularly ominous air over the following developments.
The story, though more serene in tone throughout the episode, remains extensively thought-provoking and intriguing. Following an important scene from the previous episode that involved Saki's disobedient action of using her Cantus to free a queerat, they've already chosen to rebel once again by
. The starlit scene in which
.
There is one particular, seemingly insignificant scene I thought worth mentioning, since it could prove to be a brief moment of foreshadowing. Upon first
. This could potentially be an omen of significance, denoting
. Their encounter with the
was a great scene, as, eventually,
. I'm rather excited for the increased unraveling of the narrative that very possibly awaits following the cliffhanger of sorts that concluded the episode. There also appeared to be a vague connection between the story that ominously illustrated the fate of those who come upon an
and their actual
, thus acknowledging that, if they
.
The characters are exceedingly interesting, particularly Saki, as her complexities were most noticeable when she
. The character interactions remain quite engaging, and it will be interesting to see how suddenly they transition in nature once their relatively peaceful existence is shattered. Their innocent, relaxed activities belie the unsettling nature of their world; a disquieting dichotomy that will inevitably come into play. As such, the developments within the next episode could provide an
.
The production values have been one of the strongest elements of the show so far. The direction is extremely consistent in it's high quality, particularly in how confidently it manages to evoke directly contrasting emotions in moments that might otherwise appear lighthearted and relatively meaningless. It handles the complex pacing really well, while also balancing every episode with a tightly focused, distinctly subtle approach. Hardly any shot is wasted or left for mere insignificance.
This episode was visually amazing, highlighted especially in the opening, but also displayed quite wonderfully throughout the dazzling starlit sequence. As always, there were a plethora of stunning scenic shots. The writing is terrific, particularly in how deftly it handles the nuances of Saki's complex characterization. Musically, I felt this episode was more consistent than the last, since it was devoid of any particularly jarring selections, such as was evident in last episode's tournament. My absolute favorite piece is the one used in each opening, as it sets the tone for these haunting preludes brilliantly.
All in all, From the New World continues to excel with it's haunting depiction of a decayed, desolate society and the precocious naivety of the children who now seem
. I'm really looking forward to the next episode, as it suggests they'll finally
. Also, judging by the preview,
. It's possible that these
could, in fact, refer to any or all of the main characters. This is easily the best, most impressive show of the season.
This was another terrific episode. The story continues to be exceptionally well-told, rarely faltering in it's masterful execution. Though slow at times, I find it quite deliberate in it's methodical pacing, which allows for a thorough immersion into the gradual development of the world and the characters that inhabit it.
The opening sequence was fantastic, as,
five hundred and seventy years following the initial outbreak of magical abilities, three assassins lay siege to the temple, and, eventually, after suffusing their surroundings in a fiery glow, the final assassin murders the Emperor of Delight, and, as was noted by the assassin, this brutally momentous action likely altered history in a significant fashion
The story, though more serene in tone throughout the episode, remains extensively thought-provoking and intriguing. Following an important scene from the previous episode that involved Saki's disobedient action of using her Cantus to free a queerat, they've already chosen to rebel once again by
abandoning their planned route and rowing to a destination that wasn't permitted
Shun touched Saki's hand was a pretty good moment, as their small, but nice interactions are quite compelling, since, up to this point, their burgeoning relationship signifies the sole presence of any discernible emotions of a romantic inclination
There is one particular, seemingly insignificant scene I thought worth mentioning, since it could prove to be a brief moment of foreshadowing. Upon first
encountering the minoshiro, they all become temporarily hypnotized, save for Saki, since she was somehow protected by the glasses she wore
Saki as the sole survivor of the coming events
minoshiro
having been captured and tamed, the minoshiro spoke, indicating that it was a biological library containing historical knowledge
evil minoshiro
encounter with one
manage to reveal the secrets closed within, they could be similarly "disposed" of
The characters are exceedingly interesting, particularly Saki, as her complexities were most noticeable when she
coldly threatened to seriously injure the minoshiro
irreversible loss of innocence and an unexpected maturation into adulthood
The production values have been one of the strongest elements of the show so far. The direction is extremely consistent in it's high quality, particularly in how confidently it manages to evoke directly contrasting emotions in moments that might otherwise appear lighthearted and relatively meaningless. It handles the complex pacing really well, while also balancing every episode with a tightly focused, distinctly subtle approach. Hardly any shot is wasted or left for mere insignificance.
This episode was visually amazing, highlighted especially in the opening, but also displayed quite wonderfully throughout the dazzling starlit sequence. As always, there were a plethora of stunning scenic shots. The writing is terrific, particularly in how deftly it handles the nuances of Saki's complex characterization. Musically, I felt this episode was more consistent than the last, since it was devoid of any particularly jarring selections, such as was evident in last episode's tournament. My absolute favorite piece is the one used in each opening, as it sets the tone for these haunting preludes brilliantly.
All in all, From the New World continues to excel with it's haunting depiction of a decayed, desolate society and the precocious naivety of the children who now seem
lost in it's mysterious, unprotected edges
discover the truth surrounding the blood-stained nature of their world
it seems that they'll be made aware that fiends, beings that bring the potential for the destruction of their controlled society, may emerge once again
"fiends"
Crash Station
Member
This is actually probably the only thing the Fairy Tail anime does really well. More often than not, it fits the scene perfectly when it transitions into the ED.
I don't have a sister and incest-ime disgusts me as much, don't judge like that...
The Grim Heaper
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The entire episode was pretty boss, but yes, the tie-in ending was great. Gotta appreciate when a show does that.
It was a good idea to save JoJo for last to wahs out the bad, but you gotta make time! Who needs sleep?! D:I thought save the good for last to wash away the bad after taste, check out the first episode of the new animes this season could be interesting, when I was done it was time to go out, came back late now am sleepy
It took about 15 minutes to find the source pic, but I got it in the end~
Well, when you are bored to death of whats going on inside the game, then you want to know whats going on OUTSIDE it because it might be more interesting.
I dontl ike MMORPG games, especially not ones with such a dull game environment as this in SAO, so I would prefer to know what the characters and their fmailies are going through IRL, even if it just shows them in a ocma. It would have been interesting seeing how it affected people. thats why episode 15 was pretty good.
Since I saw that "technique" used in Macross Plus (<3 After, In the Dark) I've really liked seeing in done that way, when suitable of course.
That's the thing, you weren't suppose to know what's going on outside until they happened to get outside, hasn't pretty much every scene been with Kirito in it anyway?
It's a bit much for me to be honest.
dakkumauji
Member
Poyopoyo 41
Cats can glide now. Take that, flying squirrels!
Cats can glide now. Take that, flying squirrels!
That's bullshit. If you don't enjoy what's happening inside, then there's no point... as the story is from the point of view of the MC, there's no need to show what's happening outside.
The story inside the game was what needed to be focused, that's the point of the show.
Oh god... cats are so cute... this one specially. @_@
I think people get that but that still doesn't matter if people are getting angsty about it. I personally knew that it was intentional since they never spoke of it and I had read the LN prior.
Chet Rippo
Member
That's why you will never be as cool as The Grim Heaper.
The problem is it wasnt fun.
For an ingame adventure it lacked some kind of hook.
It was so generic.
Maybe if Accel World didnt exist I wouldnt have expected more.
Game mechanics? I don't know. It was basically just the real world with a UI.
The thing is, I'm fine with it being generic. It depends on the person's preference and his/her tolerance of the norm imo.
I'd rather be moé.
The Grim Heaper
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It was fun for me. And many others. The problem is making a generalization, like everyone wasn't supposed to like this. I've seen some here on this same topic, which make it 4chan 2.0.
I think the main problem with SAO that a lot of people have problems with is the writing of the characters. They come off as really bland, super generic full of plot armor and plot abilities, and their dialogue is bland if not cheesy/corny. I can understand this but I'm totally cool with it. It just makes it a mindless fun watch.
Just to clarify, the robot they're building for the Robo-1 Grand Prix is a hobby robot that probably isn't more than a foot tall. It's a separate project from the giant robot they're making, which is pretty much being done just to have an actual Gunvarrel in the world.
Never said you werent allowed to like it.
Just saying its a shitty show.
I dont say that about many shows.
I also admitted that episode 15 is the best episode so far and is actually decent.
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