Reminds me of this classic [adult swim] ad for Inuyasha.
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Fall 2012 Anime |OT| Meet the new world, same as the old world
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firehawk12
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Yeah, like I said to Mad Pierrot, I hope it's not something that defines the character. But the fear is that they make it so that he's smart and perfect so that it's "okay" for her to fall in love with him. Like he becomes the emo misunderstood genius who is perfect except that he is anti-social or whatever. Basically the reverse-Sawako, now that I think about it. lol
Let's hope it doesn't go that where anyway.
Well fuck me. That's probably the other reason why I made the Tsuritama connection in my head.
Because it's making fun of yuri and the idea that all-girl's schools breed lesbianism. lol
Theres one point where she just runs the hell away for a while and avoids him.
Of course she goes crawling back eventually. That happens in real life.
The problem is in real life sometimes it has a bad end (my family has experience with this s some of you know)
While you're at it you should check out the ED on Crunchyroll. It's actually complete now.
When you hit Kaze wo Sagashite, you'll be one of a select few who end up not absolutely hating it. You'll understand why when you hear it!
Believe is the only One Piece OP that I never came around to liking. Not because of the aforementioned controversy, mind.
Jex
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Damn Haly, laying the smack down on the majority of this thread!
One thing I really enjoyed about the 'confrontation scene' is the sharp contrast between how Shizuku 'talks in her head' and the way she actually delivers words in a heated situation. It certainly reminded me of those times when everything sounds good in your head but your delivery fails to match your expectations.
hosannainexcelsis
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1. Shizuku was hardly instantly receptive to the bizarre nature of Haru's actions, quite the opposite.
2. Concerning your second sentence, I would not consider her a mere "plot device" (I don't know what that would even mean in this context), but I will say - and I can speak with some personal experience about this - that loners are often by nature passive people. Shizuku in particular has created her own insular world of academics that she's lived in for most of her life; she's not going to turn around and suddenly be taking bold, confident actions in a social life that's been thrust upon her.
That scene was the point where I realized what a good job the voice actress was doing in portraying her.
Dedication Through Light
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Thats one of my favorite ones, Luffys outfit, and scenes of
Ace
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NONONOONONONONNONONONONONONNNONNONONONONONONOOOOOOOO
That songs not bad.
I just like "Believe" the best because its a crazy earworm and I love those things.
This is part of why she's so adorable. I love those socially maladjusted characters that cant say what theyre thinking and it causes misunderstandings. Thats pretty much how I am IRL. Somewhere between brain and mouth it all goes horribly wrong.
Ah, that one. I like "One Day" which is after the next opening song I believe. I also like "Fight Together" after that, but that may be more for the opening than the actual song itself, haha.
PdotMichael
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well, see the scenes after
Haru punched her in the face
The first episode was about to install a relationship where Haru has his (violent) quirks and a Shizuku who needs to learn to deal with them.
KillerMan91
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Yeah. One Piece doesn't have too many good openings. I liked the sixth one though. Oddly it was used by far the shortest time of all openings.
In the context of the show, Kaze wo Sagashite plays during the thematically-darkest period in the series. It was a shockingly tone-deaf move on Toei's part to lead in several months of hopelessness, desperation and suffering with chipmunk bubblegum stuff.
Man, it's the total opposite for me. While I think the English "We Are" is one of the most listenable dub songs, I still vastly prefer the original Japanese. I guess it's just what you get used to listening to.
I also agree I prefer a dub song over a complete replacement, I just think they should just leave it in the original Japanese for anything that's not on a kid's TV network.
hosannainexcelsis
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While you're at it you should check out the ED on Crunchyroll. It's actually complete now.
That's a neat ED. I wonder why it wasn't included with the satellite broadcast, since I know it was shown during the prescreening event, but whatever.
Ah yes the whiplash effect.
See also: Madoka Magika OP, Kenshin OP, and my personal favorite, the Sora no Woto ED following certain events. Its a really sneaky trick and it works beautifully.
Shut it you!
He watched too much Strawberry Panic.
Not that watching Strawberry Panic is a bad thing.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Sorry bro. lol
Joshikousei - 08
Right when firehawk12 had to mention it... ;_;
It's bad for my heart.
Right when firehawk12 had to mention it... ;_;
It's bad for my heart.
Shizuku is hardly a passive recipient, though. She's not afraid to assert herself, she's open about her feelings, and she dictates much of the flow of the episode. Much of it is reactionary as she deals with Haru, but it doesn't make her passive as you mentioned before. She's not just letting herself be seduced; it's a two-way process.
So, I was trying to find a place to watch Stein's Gate and I guess it was only simulcast on crunchyroll or they removed the episodes already? I'm new to crunchyroll and how it works, but I'm trying out the premium trial.
Gonna check out Sword Art Online and From the New World, though. I missed anime.
Gonna check out Sword Art Online and From the New World, though. I missed anime.
From the New world has a really good start. Definitely check that out.
Steins; Gate blurays are out as well.
Dedication Through Light
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hosannainexcelsis
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Crunchyroll simulcast Steins;Gate as it was airing, but took it down afterwards when Funimation licensed it. I believe Funi streams it on their website currently.
Dedication Through Light
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Chunibyo Demo Koi ga Shitai is coming soon to Anime Network Online and Busou Shinki, but they have no start dates yet.
If you want to get involved in the plot, stay far away from SAO. If you go in assuming you'll probably hate the story, it's not a bad watch.
Looks like the first 12 episodes of Stein's;Gate are still on Hulu.
Looks like The Anime Network also has Hidamari Sketch x Honeycomb.
https://twitter.com/WTK/status/253234353763672064
Along with the aforementioned Chuunibyo Demo Koi ga Shitai! and Busou Shinki, they'll all have the first episode free with the rest requiring a paid subscription.
https://twitter.com/WTK/status/253234353763672064
Along with the aforementioned Chuunibyo Demo Koi ga Shitai! and Busou Shinki, they'll all have the first episode free with the rest requiring a paid subscription.
I've been shitting on SAO since before the show was even announced, but that doesn't sound too bad. Remember that she's speaking from her perspective, and her early encounters with Kirito has always involved him being chill and calming her down. Or giving her bread. Or mind of steel.
RurouniZel
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BREAD TASTES GOOD WHEN U PUT STUFF ON IT
firehawk12
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Ultimadrago
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This is most-likely my downright least favorite opening from the series. Context or no.
Though I'm probably an opening or two behind at this point.
Dedication Through Light
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So I guess that means no CR for those? (I think KoiChoco was like that too).
Time traveling texts, bananas, tutturu~ and Kurisu!
You definitely don't have to convince me.
It also dies if you drop it.
Greetings, anime friends! I've just been catching up on Fate/Zero and it's pretty damn good.
This season I'll be checking out From the New World, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Psycho-Pass, and Robotics;Notes.
P.S. Obligatory SAO opinion: eh. "Smartest anime in years" is the anime version of "Oscar-worthy story."
This season I'll be checking out From the New World, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Psycho-Pass, and Robotics;Notes.
P.S. Obligatory SAO opinion: eh. "Smartest anime in years" is the anime version of "Oscar-worthy story."
dakkumauji
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Naruto SD 24
I guess if you run out of jokes, you devote your jokes to beating up Naruto, Lee and Neji.
So-so episode. Wasn't terrible with the cultural festival and the abysmal showing for Mr. Leaf Village.
I guess if you run out of jokes, you devote your jokes to beating up Naruto, Lee and Neji.
So-so episode. Wasn't terrible with the cultural festival and the abysmal showing for Mr. Leaf Village.
I felt more sympathy for that sandwich than the characters that dropped it.
Welcome!
Good choices.
Dedication Through Light
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What an awesome avatar you have. Fate/Zero is alright, I wish it focused on the actually good characters and servants. Saber is awful.
Lychee deLIGHT Club 1
I... really don't get this. I think this may really be for people who've read the manga only - or find the Japanese sense of humour funnier than I do.
In this episode, they offer up a "sacrifice" to the Lychee robot thing for judgement, and then all the characters decide on what the sacrifice's punishment will be, ranging from casting a spell on him (except no-one knows how to cast spells) or by spoiling his favourite manga for him.
Forgive me for simply summarising the plot, but there's not much else to say. I guess it's probably funnier for someone with a far greater degree of fluency than mine. Looks-wise, it's absolutely stereotypical Flash animation and doesn't stand out in any way. It's less than 3 minutes long, so I suppose it's not a lot of time wasted, but I enjoyed Tiny Old Man's nearly wordless 30 seconds more than this.
I... really don't get this. I think this may really be for people who've read the manga only - or find the Japanese sense of humour funnier than I do.
In this episode, they offer up a "sacrifice" to the Lychee robot thing for judgement, and then all the characters decide on what the sacrifice's punishment will be, ranging from casting a spell on him (except no-one knows how to cast spells) or by spoiling his favourite manga for him.
Forgive me for simply summarising the plot, but there's not much else to say. I guess it's probably funnier for someone with a far greater degree of fluency than mine. Looks-wise, it's absolutely stereotypical Flash animation and doesn't stand out in any way. It's less than 3 minutes long, so I suppose it's not a lot of time wasted, but I enjoyed Tiny Old Man's nearly wordless 30 seconds more than this.
Ultimadrago
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See, it just doesn't work when you do it. I actually respect you as a poster.
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