Hellsing321
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He'll always be Princess Silica in our hearts~! <3
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Fall 2012 Anime |OT| Meet the new world, same as the old world
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He'll always be Princess Silica in our hearts~! <3
Tonari 1
Well that was certainly a nice first episode! I think there might've been a little too much crammed in, but overall it was enjoyable. Their chemistry was great and it's definitely fun to watch Haru's misunderstand everything.
Fall season is starting off on the right footing.
Well that was certainly a nice first episode! I think there might've been a little too much crammed in, but overall it was enjoyable. Their chemistry was great and it's definitely fun to watch Haru's misunderstand everything.
Fall season is starting off on the right footing.
Not my fault Jex has shitty memory.
hosannainexcelsis
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I certainly agree that the animation had a fair degree of character to it which went a long way to selling the personalities and interactions. What I was meant is that, while Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is perhaps on the high end of ordinary-level TV productions, it doesn't really go beyond that to become a sakuga show - Hyouka was actually what I had in mind when I wrote "outstanding".
I will say that the first episode of Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun easily had better animation than the first episode of Fate/Zero.
But did it have circle walking?
MPlayer.app or MPLayerX.
I use the first because I can save commands so I can easily export frames by just ticking a box. The latter looks prettier and is updated more often. It also has auto playlisting (if you have obvious file names it will play the next file automatically).
Both have the plus side of being separate from the App Store.
Jex
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I didn't watch half of that stuff because I had no interest in those shows. I would normally be more informed by monthly sakuga videos but I haven't been keeping up.
Well, I wasn't really talking about the first episode of Fate/Zero!
You can't talk yearly sakuga unless you watch every single "awesomely-animated episode in otherwise poor-looking show"!
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
My Little Monster 01
Extremely impressive. Vibrant both visually and in tone, the show carries itself with a strong sense of style that strikes me just the right way. Rather importantly, the show treats itself with a degree of seriousness and manages to achieve a degree of realism with the characters while at the same time making them bizarre, over the top, and interesting. Undoubtedly an impressive feat, but I really adore everything about the show and it didn't lose me for a second. Really looking forward to seeing how it progresses. Everything here was tight and well done.
HA HA HA HA HA. This show cannot catch a break. Well I'll be frank, the strengths of that song are the composition and not the singing so if they keep the melody and replace the vocals they shouldn't suffer too much of a blow.
For a show based around a computer game the sudden plunge in computer knowhow was shocking. We're talking CSI levels here.
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun 1
Most ridiculous romcom premise since Kimi ni Todoke. Just replace awkward, submissive teens with awkward, mental teens. It's a poor man's Kare Kano.
The production is nothing special. Outside of the use of colours and the stylized OP, it's pretty standard fare. I'd go so far as to say it's lacking in a few departments, particularly the music direction. It's either nothing or sad piano interludes. The sound effects sound like they're from a flash animation. The animation is above average at least for a romcom. The best praise I can give it is the pacing. It's never dull. I do wonder why they inserted a bunch of stills of random characters at the beginning.
I suppose I shouldn't write it off just yet. I endured fourteen episodes of Kimi ni Todoke. A few more episodes won't kill me.
Most ridiculous romcom premise since Kimi ni Todoke. Just replace awkward, submissive teens with awkward, mental teens. It's a poor man's Kare Kano.
The production is nothing special. Outside of the use of colours and the stylized OP, it's pretty standard fare. I'd go so far as to say it's lacking in a few departments, particularly the music direction. It's either nothing or sad piano interludes. The sound effects sound like they're from a flash animation. The animation is above average at least for a romcom. The best praise I can give it is the pacing. It's never dull. I do wonder why they inserted a bunch of stills of random characters at the beginning.
I suppose I shouldn't write it off just yet. I endured fourteen episodes of Kimi ni Todoke. A few more episodes won't kill me.
For way too infuriatingly short of a time. she's by far the most adorable and likeable girl in the cast.
I know, GSC figures have me spoiled now. The quality is fantastic usually.
Is this the only show we can agree on?
I meant to respond earlier to something, fell asleep on my keyboard, woke up, watched part of a show, fell asleep again, went to bed, woke up to go get food, watched more, then posted this reply. I have issues.
Yes its the only RPG I have EVER played. No Final Fantasy, no Tales games, no Atelier, no CHrono Trigger, No Mother.
You sold me ducky. I'm gonna check this out. Especially if its a Rom Com and you compare it to Princess Jellyfish in any way.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Care to elaborate why you think hes trolling?
Haven't seen this show yet but as much as I enjoyed Kimi ni Todoke, I never ever want to watch anything like that show ever again.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
People talking about My Little Monster Pony being the new Toradora! are gonna see some shit when I catch up with you in a week.
Tonari 1
Good episode. The visual style is very distinct and the art style really lends to its simple nature of the show overall. The same can be said for both Haru and Shizuka who are also simple yet at the same time are discovering new aspects of their lives as they enter into high school. I think the show lends itself because it feels more slice-of-life than it does try to pull of a comedy with gags and such. Two socially awkward/inept people who try to go about in their school lives. Very interesting.
Good episode. The visual style is very distinct and the art style really lends to its simple nature of the show overall. The same can be said for both Haru and Shizuka who are also simple yet at the same time are discovering new aspects of their lives as they enter into high school. I think the show lends itself because it feels more slice-of-life than it does try to pull of a comedy with gags and such. Two socially awkward/inept people who try to go about in their school lives. Very interesting.
Speaking of which, have you got a list for Seiya Omega? I fell behind at around episode 16 or so and don't have much desire to catch up (when "watching" a show is putting it on in the background while you ignore it, you know it's time to call it quits) but the show occasionally pulls good stuff out.
Man usually I just like letting people think whatever they feel because I enjoy a diversity of opinions, but this post is just actively bad and wrong.
Tonari no Kaibutsu-Kun 1
Well, I'm one of the only people who hasn't watched this yet, and my chances to have unaffected first impressions were shot to hell by waiting this long (am I going to have to completely clear my schedule by 10:30am on Mondays from now on?), but I did flip through the first four chapters of the manga earlier to give myself a base to work off of and liked what I saw.
Also, for anyone who enjoyed the OP "Q&A Recital!", take a look at the full PV for it, with more Haruka Tomatsu being cute than you'll ever need.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvHxt0b8dGk
Well, I'm one of the only people who hasn't watched this yet, and my chances to have unaffected first impressions were shot to hell by waiting this long (am I going to have to completely clear my schedule by 10:30am on Mondays from now on?), but I did flip through the first four chapters of the manga earlier to give myself a base to work off of and liked what I saw.
Definitely seems like a strong romcom with potential. Love the music and the characters' expressions.
Also, for anyone who enjoyed the OP "Q&A Recital!", take a look at the full PV for it, with more Haruka Tomatsu being cute than you'll ever need.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvHxt0b8dGk
Jex
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I don't want to really pass comment on people commenting on the show or passing comment on those passing comment on those commentators but Kimi Ni Todoke and My Little Monster really don't have that much in common. At all.
Bar the director.
And the whole shoujo thing.
And highschool romance.
They're very different works though. Character-wise, tone-wise and pacing wise.
hosannainexcelsis
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Congratulations! I agree that the beginning of the show is definitely on the slow side as it gradually settles you into the world and characters, but it pays off in spades by the end. The last episode remains etched in my mind. It was the first TV anime I (knowingly) watched, and to this day it remains my favorite.
Oh. That would make sense.
Ignoring the main couple, how is the premise in Kimi ni Todoke ridiculous?
K-ON!! Episode 9
Now that it's been confirmed that Yui has no future past high school, everything carries on gleefully, wait...
Yui inverts the fable of the The Tortoise and the Hare, by coming top in her exams, all whilst finding the time to goof off and do better things. Way to ruin my world view KyoAni! If she wasn't such an affable character, I'd be in my right mind to despise her. Damn you, and your endearing ways!
Azusa is a proxy for Mio at this point, pretty much since the Kyoto episode, where she (Mio) suddenly became more free-wheeling, particularly within the confines of the group. So that renders Azusa the most mature (boring) band member, pretty much by default. Seriously though, she is a fine enough character, but she has been stuck filling the role of Ms. exposition lately. I think the balance is due a reshuffle, and I'm sure it'll occur at some point. Um, why else would she top fan-polls? Enough of that!
It was at least good to see her getting a little more focus, here. Yui seems like the natural foil for her, so I hope to see that continue.
Thou hast established a new bond...
Now that it's been confirmed that Yui has no future past high school, everything carries on gleefully, wait...
Yui inverts the fable of the The Tortoise and the Hare, by coming top in her exams, all whilst finding the time to goof off and do better things. Way to ruin my world view KyoAni! If she wasn't such an affable character, I'd be in my right mind to despise her. Damn you, and your endearing ways!
If it fits, it ships
Azusa is a proxy for Mio at this point, pretty much since the Kyoto episode, where she (Mio) suddenly became more free-wheeling, particularly within the confines of the group. So that renders Azusa the most mature (boring) band member, pretty much by default. Seriously though, she is a fine enough character, but she has been stuck filling the role of Ms. exposition lately. I think the balance is due a reshuffle, and I'm sure it'll occur at some point. Um, why else would she top fan-polls? Enough of that!
It was at least good to see her getting a little more focus, here. Yui seems like the natural foil for her, so I hope to see that continue.
On Mac you should use MPlayer I think, but I'm not too sure since I don't use a Mac.
Dedication Through Light
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From the New World wasnt wonderful?
I think Tonari was more enjoyable whereas SSY has a better hook.
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun - 01
This fall season is off to a good start.
For one they've progressed together far more in one episode than the whole 2 seasons of Kimi Ni Todoke.
This fall season is off to a good start.
For one they've progressed together far more in one episode than the whole 2 seasons of Kimi Ni Todoke.
From the New World isn't on Crunchyroll until tomorrow.
Go_Ly_Dow
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PRAISE BE MY SENTAI OVERLORDS!!! ;P
But seriously, this greatly pleases me.
Yeah, Sentai already owns a sizeable chunk of my income and they're about to get a lot more. They did the same with ADV. Somehow they just know what shows hook me in.
This is why its my favorite anime of all time.
Its a lot more rewatchable than you'd think too.
Nothing beats the first time you watch it though of course.
Thats quite a standard to live up to (seriously)
Not really. I like it much better
I'm not saying it's bad. I'm simply subduing the hype it's generated to and not praise it as some kind of revelation in romcoms.
I hope not. For the record, I namedropped Kimi ni Todoke because they both share ridiculous premises, not because they're similar. Though it's nothing new in shoujo land.
I agree with this statement.
Go_Ly_Dow
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Not really. I like it much better
Glad you like it. I had to shop it though.
Sakuga war. Sakuga war never changes.
Being afriad and staying away from someone because they look like someone from The Ring is a bit stupid.
Just "a bit"?
hosannainexcelsis
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Most of your post is a perfectly legitimate opinion, if not one I agree with, but this is simply factually incorrect.
Well, if outstanding is limited to shows of Hyouka's animation quality, possibly the only other show which could qualify for that praise would be Nichijou or K-on.
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