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Fall 2012 Anime |OT| Meet the new world, same as the old world

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Regulus Tera

Romanes Eunt Domus
Your writings tends to be some of the funniest stuff on gaf.
Great, now I'm gonna be super conscientious of all the crap I write in here.
Down to 77% compatibility. I thought we had promise.
I'm more of a dog person, myself.
"You have a pending friend request with this person already."

Let me in, nakama. :(
I know that feel, bro.

reg-chan-sama-sensei-kun breaking so many hearts right now.
I told you I was gonna be the Touga to firehawk's Saionji.
It's a long, hard road into Reg-chan's heart, I'm afraid.
Ssshh, I don't like discussing our bed issues in public.
 

SDBurton

World's #1 Cosmonaut Enthusiast
Shin Koihime Musou - Otome Tairan - 12 [END]

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With all 3 seasons down, I'm sad to say my journey in the gender flipped world of Koihime Musou has come to an end. It really was a blast seeing some of my favorite heroes genderflipped, for better or for wor- nah, definitely better. From the moment she made her appearance till the very end, Sousou was the embodiment of style, confidence, and all that is swag. I shall drink to you tonight Sousou! Respect!


Wu's involvement in the third season really made it all the better. I said it countless times before but they really are the best. The fact that I had to wait two seasons for them to actually show up was so worth it. Never thought I'd be shipping Sun CexZhou Yu, but in Koihime Musou anything is possible.


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Another one for you Chet!

Farewell warriors and maidens, I will never forget you or your commendable passion for the beauty that is girls love. *cries*

Will watch the OVAs and play the games (even if you're stuck as a guy MC :( )
 

Haly

One day I realized that sadness is just another word for not enough coffee.
Nibbler? I'm glad. If I ever meet any furries in life, I'll think of you. Well, hito first, and then you.

Then I'll probably start running in the opposite direction.
I was disappointed that there weren't any furries. Then as I was leaving, I saw someone in a dog suit.

Day. Complete.
 
Shin Koihime Musou - Otome Tairan - 12 [END]



With all 3 seasons down, I'm sad to say my journey in the gender flipped world of Koihime Musou has come to an end. It really was a blast seeing some of my favorite heroes genderflipped, for better or for wor- nah, definitely better. From the moment she made her appearance till the very end, Sousou was the embodiment of style, confidence, and all that is swag. I shall drink to you tonight Sousou! Respect!



Wu's involvement in the third season really made it all the better. I said it countless times before but they really are the best. The fact that I had to wait two seasons for them to actually show up was so worth it. Never thought I'd be shipping Sun CexZhou Yu, but in Koihime Musou anything is possible.




Farewell warriors and maidens, I will never forget you or your commendable passion for the beauty that is girls love. *cries*

Will watch the OVAs and play the games (even if you're stuck as a guy MC :( )
Very nice.. Yep Wu made it all the best and their sections in the third ( untranslated ) game are also the best possible.[that's the only one where you can choose your faction]
While i love Wu , my favorite character is sousou no doubt ...
That didn't prevent me from having a souken renfa figurine for my own enjoyment

To end your journey i'll just say this :
If we go by the setting of the games, there are
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48 girls and 2 guys in that picture
:)
 

Syrinx

Member
So, I apparently completed the Anime-GAF rite of passage exactly one week after my first post in this thread. Is that, like, some sort of record?

Also, what should I watch now that that chapter of my life is behind me? I will continue to watch From The New World because it's awesome.
 

Regulus Tera

Romanes Eunt Domus
So, I apparently completed the Anime-GAF rite of passage exactly one week after my first post in this thread. Is that, like, some sort of record?

Also, what should I watch now that that chapter of my life is behind me? I will continue to watch From The New World because it's awesome.
You should watch something pleasant to cleanse your palate. What's your tolerance of moé?
 

firehawk12

Subete no aware
Pointless LTTP observations

So maybe watching scrubbing through a lot of shitty anime has made me just realize this, but I feel like you can immediately see when a haremshit show enters its haremshittiness phase.


Visually, I think it's interesting short hand because it lets you basically tell the audience exactly what you need to tell them (she wants to ride his massive staff) without having to do anything. It's like coded right into the language of the medium, to the point where everyone just does it because it's the easiest way to force the audience to believe that the girl would fall in love with an hapless idiot of a male lead.

The close up is just icing on the cake, since it essentially marginalizes the fleeting male presence in the text itself and encourages pure waifuism.

I'm just amazed at how efficient this shit has become. I almost feel like there should be a generation of anime directors called the "Haremshit Generation" at this point. I'm sure it'll be worthy of academic study in 50 years time.
 

Syrinx

Member
You should watch something pleasant to cleanse your palate. What's your tolerance of moé?

I really haven't dabbled in the deepest depths of moe, (and, frankly, I really don't intend to). So, I'm not sure. Probably the most "moe" thing I've tolerated so far is the art style of Atelier Totori. Sooo... it's hard to say.
 

Regulus Tera

Romanes Eunt Domus
Maybe we should just create an AnimeGAF group or something in MAL.
I really haven't dabbled in the deepest depths of moe, (and, frankly, I really don't intend to). So, I'm not sure. Probably the most "moe" thing I've tolerated so far is the art style of Atelier Totori. Sooo... it's hard to say.
I was gonna recommend you Card Captor Sakura. It's a bit on the long side of things when compared to most shows nowadays, but it has plenty of action and is verily enjoyable on more aspects than just "cute girls doing cute things".
 

wonzo

Banned
We should get her on gaf. I would say animegaf could corrupt her, but there's a good chance she's more corrupt than anyone here.
I kinda doubt that.
yes i know who she is

So, I apparently completed the Anime-GAF rite of passage exactly one week after my first post in this thread. Is that, like, some sort of record?

Also, what should I watch now that that chapter of my life is behind me? I will continue to watch From The New World because it's awesome.
Watch Earth Maiden Arjuna before it's too late.
 
From the New World 4


Damn, that was a fantastic, riveting episode, as it was suffused with a plethora of significant developments that partially illuminated the complexities surrounding the darkly mysterious nature of the world. Despite expository dialogue permeating the episode, the excellent pacing never faltered, which is a testament to how brilliantly the writing and direction complement the fluidity of the story.

This episode revealed an extensive amount of insight into the blood-stained evolution of their world, most notably through the weaving of the historical preludes that have opened each episode into a layered, interconnected tapestry. The manner in which
Boy A
's actions were illustrated evoked a highly unsettling atmosphere, since we're provided momentary glimpses of the carnage borne from his harrowing brutality, as
nineteen were raped and seventeen were murdered
. Essentially, these actions propelled the societal descent into chaos and an eventual decay. It was rather interesting, though not entirely unexpected, to notice how astonished they were upon learning that
humans are actually capable of murder
. One of the most intriguing scenes was when the suppressed memory of
Saki severely desiring to kill the old Priest
was unveiled, in which she had temporarily
suffered through the "death feedback"
.

The most compelling moment, I feel, involved the
minoshiro
bursting into flames, consequently illuminating the image of
a woman holding a baby
. Given the visually momentous nature of the framing within that scene, it could potentially foreshadow an
adult Saki holding her child
. Another interesting shot was Saki's anguished expression that accompanied the seemingly painful moment in which her
Cantus was pierced
by the
monk
, thus creating a distinct parallel to the moment the same occurred in the first episode. The minoshiro also revealed that
Fiends
suffer from
"Fox in the Henhouse"
syndrome, while
Karma Demons
suffer from
Hashimoto Appelbaum
syndrome. Once again, the terminology remains somewhat indistinct, yet there's a certain level of understanding toward what these allude to. However, it remains unclear whether these afflictions reside in any of the main characters, though it seems quite possible, given the ominous
declaration at the end of episode two
, which might infer that
Maria
could very well be a
Fiend
or
Karma Demon
herself.


I especially liked the moment when, as they're unraveling the morbid history of their world, Saki's eyes close immediately following an image of a murderer's eyes opening, effectively depicting the contrasting sensibilities between one that relishes his awakened savagery and one that is repulsed by it. I loved the illusory touch of distorting the minoshiro's voice as, while discovering the truth surrounding the plethora of
disturbingly cruel Emperors
, Saki becomes increasingly unwilling to listen, tormented by this unforeseen depravity. My favorite sequence though, by far, was when the
monk slaughtered the group of evolved, hostile queerats
, which was particularly beautiful due to their
hidden form revealing itself as something that appeared to be a human crying out
, which potentially implies that the
queerats are descended from those who previously existed as part of the hunter tribes
. This could also intimate that the
Elders are somehow using suggestive telepathy to conceal their true manifestations
.

Their moments of reluctant curiosity were illuminated very effectively, such as their pained trepidation at what might await upon wholly discovering
which segment of civilization their ancestors came from
. As such, the identity of their
ancestors
was divulged as the
scientists
, which, at first, they were relieved to hear, but were then
mortified once more as the dark truth that surrounded their actions was revealed
, effectively indicating that human nature inevitably predetermines an animalistic proclivity. Following the
fall of the various empires, the scientists sought to deconstruct and control humanity's psychic abilities
.


It was quite interesting to learn that the
scientists
temporarily examined the
bonobos
as a means to
induce
a peaceful, compliant nature among the
humans
. Through this, they began using
sex
to allay the threat of violence being awoken, which, I can only assume, will likely play a considerable part as the story progresses. Despite this, whatever
sex they'll eventually engage in
seems likely to be wholly devoid of emotion, used solely as a means to an end. Following their failure to produce flawless results, the
scientists conjured the idea to restrain violence by altering their genetic makeup
, filtering in a
"death feedback"
, a form of manipulation that
prevents murder among those who possess Cantus by inducing partial organ failure
. All of this tightly structured control eventually led to the
"removal" of children who were potentially dangerous
, which becomes even more unsettling, since it's known that
humans are entirely incapable of killing other humans
.

The character development was quite significant as well, since the events of this episode essentially signified an
irrevocable loss of innocence
. The future for them is rather unknown in regards to the
psychological effects and implications from their newly acquired knowledge
, but it's possible that some could construct a facade of relatively deadened emotions. Saki is a terrific character, due to her wonderfully complex characterization. There's a subtle dichotomy between her innocent exterior and the restricted emotions of a seemingly violent persuasion that lie dormant within, particularly displayed in several instances throughout the episode, such as the
suppressed memory of her having desired to kill the aged priest
. Saki also displays a heightened level of acute perception, as she's the only one who realizes
Rijin
as the true enemy.


The production values remain remarkably impressive. The direction, in particular, is excellent, especially in the nuanced framing of certain shots, which was especially noticeable in one of the final scenes, as the
clouded apparition briefly, but strikingly appears in the midst of the dust that surrounds the queerats' dying bodies
. The music was consistently superb throughout, thankfully lacking the jarring quality that was present in the past episode or so. I especially loved the suitably beautiful, amazingly atmospheric musical selection that accompanied the scene in which
Rijin kills the queerats
. The sound mix was really good as well; the complete isolation of Saki's voice as she tentatively asks,
"what did he do"
, was exceptionally well done. The animation is able to brilliantly capture their specific emotions through detailed facial expressions and an impressive use of quick edits. This allows for a necessarily convincing portrayal of their emotional fragility. Above all, the writing is, up to this point, extremely strong. The manner in which the story has been carefully, meticulously told is extremely refreshing.

All in all, From the New Worlds continues to excel with it's thoroughly interesting narrative, writing, and direction. What's most intriguing is the vague, unpredictable nature surrounding which path the story will take from here. I'm very excited for the next episode, and, judging by the preview, I'm looking forward to seeing how exactly
they'll manage to survive without the ability to wield their temporarily sealed Cantus
, and I'm assuming they'll be
stranded in the forest
for quite some time.
 

Ultimadrago

Member
In fact, anyone who hasn't friended me on MAL, if you'd like to here's my profile.

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Pointless LTTP observations

So maybe watching scrubbing through a lot of shitty anime has made me just realize this, but I feel like you can immediately see when a haremshit show enters its haremshittiness phase.

Es-say! Es-say! Es-say!
 

cajunator

Banned
Pointless LTTP observations
So maybe watching scrubbing through a lot of shitty anime has made me just realize this, but I feel like you can immediately see when a haremshit show enters its haremshittiness phase.
Visually, I think it's interesting short hand because it lets you basically tell the audience exactly what you need to tell them (she wants to ride his massive staff) without having to do anything. It's like coded right into the language of the medium, to the point where everyone just does it because it's the easiest way to force the audience to believe that the girl would fall in love with an hapless idiot of a male lead.
The close up is just icing on the cake, since it essentially marginalizes the fleeting male presence in the text itself and encourages pure waifuism.
I'm just amazed at how efficient this shit hasbecome. I almost feel like there should be a generation of anime directors called the "Haremshit Generation" at this point. I'm sure it'll be worthy of academic study in 50 years time.

Yeah I know exactly what you're talking about.
I liked Maburaho because it got the point out from the beginning.
All the girls want Kazuki's genes.
Period. End of discussion.
Genius.
 
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