Its silly when you think about it, but thats how real society is with certain types of people. Maybe its a subconscious thing, but appearances matter in society and if you look or act a certain way, you are gonna get pigeonholed.
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Fall 2012 Anime |OT| Meet the new world, same as the old world
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Its silly when you think about it, but thats how real society is with certain types of people. Maybe its a subconscious thing, but appearances matter in society and if you look or act a certain way, you are gonna get pigeonholed.
Tsuritama 3-6
Man, can't believe I'm half done already. It's been fun. Sure, the story can be a bit cliche at times and the drama feel a bit forced, but the characters are all super lovable and the comedy is better than ever. The animation style remains stunning, especially when taken with the ocean fishing the characters have been doing lately. The way water is drawn is super artful and interesting. It's also interesting how seamlessly the story moves from one small plot to the next. Everything is very well connected. Half way done and I like it as much or more than when I started.
DUCK!
Man, can't believe I'm half done already. It's been fun. Sure, the story can be a bit cliche at times and the drama feel a bit forced, but the characters are all super lovable and the comedy is better than ever. The animation style remains stunning, especially when taken with the ocean fishing the characters have been doing lately. The way water is drawn is super artful and interesting. It's also interesting how seamlessly the story moves from one small plot to the next. Everything is very well connected. Half way done and I like it as much or more than when I started.
DUCK!
amishpriest99
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Excellent, another Haibanakama.
Except that Sawako is a stunning woman when she doesn't have her face covered with hair.
You'd be surprised how people react to unkempt appearances actually.
hosannainexcelsis
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I think Dennou Coil would count as well. But point taken.
The whole "why is she wearing her military uniform" thing kind of falls flat when it's more fabulous than all the dresses there.
EDIT: Oh lord, incest.
EDIT 2: Fake incest, worst incest.
EDIT 3: ALL JAPANESE ARE GREAT WITH KNIVES.
EDIT: Oh lord, incest.
EDIT 2: Fake incest, worst incest.
EDIT 3: ALL JAPANESE ARE GREAT WITH KNIVES.
dakkumauji
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Campione! 10
So, so episode. Action was decent, wikipedia fight wasn't bad. For a show where people communicate by kissing, the girls need to hurry up and get over that cause watching them blush and be all should I or should I not is getting boring.
At least Athena is a go-getter. She even double dips!
So, so episode. Action was decent, wikipedia fight wasn't bad. For a show where people communicate by kissing, the girls need to hurry up and get over that cause watching them blush and be all should I or should I not is getting boring.
At least Athena is a go-getter. She even double dips!
I am at a loss to the deflation of hype here, particularly when I look on the fruits of this year. Last season was just loaded with trash, and even the "good" shows were inconsistent or shadows of a previous season.
So if you are uninterested in the pacing or super shoujo nature of My Little Monster that's fine. If the way it is written does not appeal to you, also fine. But to say that the "the production is nothing special," when it brings in some stellar voice work, some superb writing, and excellent talent on the animation side is just dumb, especially after what I put up with last season.
The two shows aren't really alike outside of being romcoms, and I think that'll be even more true since I expect this show to start employing some of the usual shoujo trappings as it goes.
I'm not expecting greatest love story ever told. That's too high an expectation
If I'm remembering correctly, wasn't the only thing "wrong" with Sawako's appearance her smile?
True. So either KyoAni's prettiest shows, or shows Mitsuo Iso has directed, lol.
Hellsing321
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Its a pretty unfair comparison. My Little Monster looks way better than Toradora!
How would you rate the fun factor of both?
My Little Monster-
Not going to lie, this was really fucking good. Of course I have a feeling it's all downhill from here. The blonde guy is going to come in as another love interest and we're going to have a triangle. Production values were absolutely outstanding and the background tracks were superb. The track around the 3 minute mark is heavenly.
Not going to lie, this was really fucking good. Of course I have a feeling it's all downhill from here. The blonde guy is going to come in as another love interest and we're going to have a triangle. Production values were absolutely outstanding and the background tracks were superb. The track around the 3 minute mark is heavenly.
Including that.
The law of shoujo dictates this will happen but hey, maybe it'll surprise us!
The two shows aren't really alike outside of being romcoms, and I think that'll be even more true since I expect this show to start employing some of the usual shoujo trappings as it goes.
I'm not expecting greatest love story ever told. That's too high an expectation
ToraDora is a high bar, that's true. ^^
Anyway, I'll write more later, but I absolutely loved the first episode of My Little Monster. I really liked all the musical cues through out the episode, and I also realized the significance behind Haru discovering the dog, which I had missed when I read the manga. I think certain elements of the series are a lot more noticeable when animated, which really added to my enjoyment.
Tonari is more fun. On a scale of 1-10? an 8 or 9.
It's a common trope, so I'm not sure how it makes it wildly more stupid than Kare Kano. If a kid looks funny, no one wants to interact or hang out with that kid as a gut reaction.
Yes, I just watched the first ep of KnT yesterday, and she really does come across as that socially awkward kid who desperately wants to make friends but is somewhat clingy and so eager to please they'll do anything.
At first I was wondering what you were watching. Then i realized. Akito.
If you read my post, I actually praised the writing and to a lesser extent the animation. I'm just not as impressed with some of the visual and audio components as the rest of you are.
I'm also not sure what's so stellar about reading out monologues, but opinions and all that!
Of course.
Maybe I just got lucky cause High School was easymodo as far as using interpersonal skills goes.
My Little Monster 01
OHMYGOD.
I don't know how the rest of this show will play out but that was one of the most enjoyable Romcom episodes of any anime I have ever seen.
The ska opening that wont get out of my head. The art style. The really fun BGM. The way the characters have really rough edges. The naive brutal and cruel nature of the guy and a girl who will put up with it because she likes him. Its all the right stuff. This was highly enjoyable. I can definitely see comparisons to Toradora and maybe a bit of the quirky fun of Kare Kano. This is exactly the kind of show I love to death.
OHMYGOD.
I don't know how the rest of this show will play out but that was one of the most enjoyable Romcom episodes of any anime I have ever seen.
The ska opening that wont get out of my head. The art style. The really fun BGM. The way the characters have really rough edges. The naive brutal and cruel nature of the guy and a girl who will put up with it because she likes him. Its all the right stuff. This was highly enjoyable. I can definitely see comparisons to Toradora and maybe a bit of the quirky fun of Kare Kano. This is exactly the kind of show I love to death.
Well, you didn't go to high school in Japan, I presume.
It's dimb. Try not to take it personally.
Go_Ly_Dow
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BELIEVE!
"Fitting in" is a common social problem anywhere.
Of course, but it's worse in some places.
Dedication Through Light
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Kingdom 18
Xin is hilarious and still has that awesome jumping ability loved it. I could watch him swing his sword all day really cool.
Best moment
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I cant wait to see Bi's and others reactions when the dust clears.
Xin is hilarious and still has that awesome jumping ability loved it. I could watch him swing his sword all day really cool.
Best moment
When he listened to Qiang's advise and went and stuck the pole in the chariot, loved how the chariot just completely collapsed flying into the air, was so epic and amazing.
I cant wait to see Bi's and others reactions when the dust clears.
those huge Japanese cities and population centers must make the average person feel even more like a little ant. Its probably very difficult to grow up like that if you are not socially adjusted.
Dedication Through Light
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That's what I'm afraid of. Because then we'll have 10+ episodes of misunderstandings because people can't come out and say what they feel in their heart.
*cough* KnT *cough*
Wait... how many cours is Tonari?
To quote Boardwalk Empire from last night, "What the fuck is life if it's not personal?" I seriously don't get what you mean when you say "it's dimb." I'll tell you straight up that I take that personally.
I think My Little Monster is a good show. If someone thinks it's a bad or mediocre show fine, but at least bring in something substantial instead of dismissive gifs, bologna comparisons, and qualifications that aspects of one of the better made shows of the year is on the level of a "flash animation". The post was actively junk that spread misinformation. I don't have to just let it slide if I don't want to but I'm already giving it too much time and attention now.
I'm saying that he might come across in a way you don't like it so don't take it as a personal attack is what I meant. If you misunderstood I apologize, otherwise, get off my back.
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