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[Shergal]

The latest post at Anipages is interesting- a look at Ryutaro Nakamura's early career, with a focus on this Twin Stars short he directed. Typically for Ben, the post diverges and starts talking about Nakamura's time at Madhouse under Dezaki, his other early works and adding tidbits on other interesting names of the time.

Sometimes I really want to start learning Japanese, I'd love to be able to watch all the stuff he digs out. There's so much interesting anime in decades past.

 

[Tenumi]

And then season 3 happened

RIP MLP

Season 3 was fine, just not up to the standards that were set!

MLP made me watch Precure. If one "girls series with good rep among guys" turned out good, maybe I should try another! (Insert Heartcatch watch here)

 

[Hitokage]

Season 3 was fine, just not up to the standards that were set!

MLP made me watch Precure. If one "girls series with good rep among guys" turned out good, maybe I should try another! (Insert Heartcatch watch here)

Try another still! Ojamajo Doremi.

 

[Theonik]

The color correction still blows my mind.

Watching bits of the TV it's glorious. Will upload comparisons tomorrow.

 

[Gbraga]

Kyousougiga 01 was pretty amazing. Didn't expect this anime to be this good at all. Damn.

 

[ZachDeKoromaru]

Rejoice in that case as you get a bit more of the battleship porn!

What will Narag do when Kancolle airs?

 

[Theonik]

What will Narag do when Kancolle airs?

What everyone else will be doing!

 

[Branduil]

But that's the thing - he doesn't. In fact, all the 2D characters look more "greenscreened" in any of the action scenes, since many of the backgrounds are full 3D.

That's not really the same thing... it is important to properly composite characters into the backgrounds, obviously(angelbeats.jpg), but animated cels have always looked different from painted backgrounds; it's an accepted and necessary part of the traditional animation format. The issue is not how Berserker matches up with the background plates, but how he interacts with the traditionally animated characters.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Miss Monochrome - The Animation Episode 4 – METAMORPHOSE

If nendoroids are really that popular and all those kids, then no wonder they sometimes sell out extremely fast. Thought the price was out of range of kids.

 

[ZachDeKoromaru]

What everyone else will be doing!

Searching pixiv for more Shimakaze art?!??

 

[Syrinx]

Motto! Ojamajo Doremi 26

I really think Aiko needs to give it up at this point trying to get her parents back together. It just doesn't seem like it's going to work out. Her father and mother are just too different, and more importantly her dad is not appreciative at all at the work her mother does and does not even approve of it. I get how she feels, but I think she's just going to have to accept the relationships she has with her parents the way they are, which she admittedly seemed to come a bit closer to doing.

How did nobody think to check the bulletin board though? Doremi and the others were right near it for two and a half hours; how did none of them catch a glimpse of it? And how did Aiko and her father not think to check the board when she was late; isn't that what it's there for?

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Signs were there in S2!!

But S2 was still good.

Season 3 was fine, just not up to the standards that were set!

MLP made me watch Precure. If one "girls series with good rep among guys" turned out good, maybe I should try another! (Insert Heartcatch watch here)

Ojamajo Doremi

Motto! Ojamajo Doremi 26

I really think Aiko needs to give it up at this point trying to get her parents back together. It just doesn't seem like it's going to work out. Her father and mother are just too different, and more importantly her dad is not appreciative at all at the work her mother does and does not even approve of it. I get how she feels, but I think she's just going to have to accept the relationships she has with her parents the way they are, which she admittedly seemed to come a bit closer to doing.

How did nobody think to check the bulletin board though? Doremi and the others were right near it for two and a half hours; how did none of them catch a glimpse of it? And how did Aiko and her father not think to check the board when she was late; isn't that what it's there for?

I was kicking and screaming behind Spoiler tags on this episode. Gotta give credit for her though. At least she's doing something about her situation. More than what I could say about Hazuki.

 

[Theonik]

Searching pixiv for more Shimakaze art?!??

Butt of course!

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Hana no Zundamaru 1

The first in Anime Bancho's latest series of shorts, this follows second-rate ninjas and their second-rate ninjaing. It's directed by Akitaro Daichi, who's experienced at low-budget comedies, and he does a pretty good job here. The visual style is rough, but pleasing in a children's storybook kind of way (this is inspired by one after all). The pacing is fast without being breakneck, keeping the jokes moving throughout the 5 minutes. The jokes themselves worked more often than not, especially all the meta-jokes about animation. I have a weakness for characters who are aware of the medium they're in.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Phi Brain 3: Episode 3

The Opening is still extremely mesmerizing and stylish. Easily one of which I would never skip. For the episode, glorious puzzle and just plain fun. Masaka Jin doing the Kaito face thing was way too fun and just so over the top hilarious. I hope he returns.

Radio show tidbits also sound compelling. So much support for Rook Kaito.

 

[duckroll]

That's not really the same thing... it is important to properly composite characters into the backgrounds, obviously(angelbeats.jpg), but animated cels have always looked different from painted backgrounds; it's an accepted and necessary part of the traditional animation format. The issue is not how Berserker matches up with the background plates, but how he interacts with the traditionally animated characters.

It's not an issue if it looks great. The incredible effects gave him an otherwordly look which made for some fantastic cuts. He doesn't even really interact with the characters much. He fights with Saber and she blocks with her invisible sword... which is also a CG effect. He gets run over by Rider's chariot, which is entirely CG itself. All these elements meshed perfectly with the visual tone intended. Ufotable are an amazing studio and have clearly spent much time planning out the details and implementation. I can only marvel at their dedication to their craft, and how they were not swayed by foolish narrow-mindedness which often shuns the exploration of new technology and visual techniques to achieve greatness.

 

[Enron]

First OVA episode was released in TV I think. Full BDs are on the 29th of November if you missed the trailers I've been spamming.

Yup, the first one aired not long ago. It looks like seeeeexxxxxx

 

[Admiral Woofington]

random quote of the day for me.

I wanted it to end by Cinque marrying Milhi and then they stay together, just like Zero no Tsukaima. That was the best anime I've seen

 

[Tenumi]

Try another still! Ojamajo Doremi.

Ojamajo Doremi

Someday.... Actually, I can alternate between that and the remaining Precure series I have yet to watch! (Not gonna abandon that, despite Max Heart looming at the finish line) Perfect plan to not burn myself out!

 

[Branduil]

It's not an issue if it looks great. The incredible effects gave him an otherwordly look which made for some fantastic cuts. He doesn't even really interact with the characters much. He fights with Saber and she blocks with her invisible sword... which is also a CG effect. He gets run over by Rider's chariot, which is entirely CG itself. All these elements meshed perfectly with the visual tone intended. Ufotable are an amazing studio and have clearly spent much time planning out the details and implementation. I can only marvel at their dedication to their craft, and how they were not swayed by foolish narrow-mindedness which often shuns the exploration of new technology and visual techniques to achieve greatness.

Hyperbolic praise aside, whether it looks great or not is the whole debate. Gollum is one of the most convincing CG characters ever, but if you just pasted him into the Rankin-Bass Hobbit cartoon, it would look ridiculous. The fact that, as you say, they avoid many shots with him interacting with the 2D characters shows they were aware of the weaknesses of his implementation.

There are a number of good uses of CGI in Fate/Zero(backgrounds, collapsing building,

Spoiler

Rider vs. Archer

), but there are also unconvincing ones, like Berserker, cars, etc.

 

[kayos90]

Tokyo Ravens 1

Great episode. Only two problems. Liberal use of bad CG. The last sequence in the show. OP is great despite it being sort of seizuretastic.

Tokyo Ravens 2

Holy shit this is terrible. This is like compilation of various anime tropes and stereotypes. What the fuck is this drivel?

It's not an issue if it looks great. The incredible effects gave him an otherwordly look which made for some fantastic cuts. He doesn't even really interact with the characters much. He fights with Saber and she blocks with her invisible sword... which is also a CG effect. He gets run over by Rider's chariot, which is entirely CG itself. All these elements meshed perfectly with the visual tone intended. Ufotable are an amazing studio and have clearly spent much time planning out the details and implementation. I can only marvel at their dedication to their craft, and how they were not swayed by foolish narrow-mindedness which often shuns the exploration of new technology and visual techniques to achieve greatness.

I agree with duckroll here. If you want an instance of a situation you're describing then go watch Tokyo Ravens episodes 1 and 2. Those are some examples you're thinking of.

 

[Andrew J.]

oh fuck I have to make some of these

perhaps it's time to make the long-awaited back cover to Girlock Holmes.

Not before Bi Bikini Beach Babes in Battlin' Bots!

 

[Branduil]

Not before Bi Bikini Beach Babes in Battlin' Bots!

It's Bi Beach Babes in Big Bots from Beyond, get it right.

 

[Theonik]

cars, etc.

60fps truck never forget.

 

[Branduil]

60fps truck never forget.

You know, I bet I could make a true loop of the truck driving in over and over again if I wanted.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

where does that magnificent truck come from? That island looks like something out of the Fate Zero flashback or maybe Black Lagoon.

 

[kayos90]

If you actually see that scene on certain television sets it doesn't look like that gif and it's pretty seamless. You know, it's sort of tiring to see you make arguments against CG and you eventually boil it down to posting a gif or a picture. It's pointless and shuts down any form of discussion in my eyes. Not only that but you're oversimplifying things and are asking for clarification on what you really stand for.

Hyperbolic praise aside, whether it looks great or not is the whole debate. Gollum is one of the most convincing CG characters ever, but if you just pasted him into the Rankin-Bass Hobbit cartoon, it would look ridiculous. The fact that, as you say, they avoid many shots with him interacting with the 2D characters shows they were aware of the weaknesses of his implementation.

There are a number of good uses of CGI in Fate/Zero(backgrounds, collapsing building,

Spoiler

Rider vs. Archer

), but there are also unconvincing ones, like Berserker, cars, etc.

Uhh... the collapsing building in episode 6 is way less convincing than CG Berserker. Also one of the best part of CG Berserker is when he is getting rid of his shroud. It's extremely well done. It seems like you just refuse to admit that it looks great because you don't think it's believable.

 

[Narag]

where does that magnificent truck come from? That island looks like something out of the Fate Zero flashback or maybe Black Lagoon.

Fate/Zero.

 

[Save 'N Quit]

Tokyo Ravens 3

Why does the CG have look so awful?

Couldn't even enjoy 3/4 of the episode because everything looked like shit.

The end portion was much better, except for Harutora turning out to be a dense idiot.

Touji remains awesome. Loved his "first" meeting with Natsume.

 

[wonzo]

lol no tv could ever possibly hope to make that cg look less out of place

 

[kayos90]

Tokyo Ravens 3

Why does the CG have look so awful?

Couldn't even enjoy 3/4 of the episode because everything looked like shit.

The end portion was much better, except for Harutora turning out to be a dense idiot.

Touji remains awesome. Loved his "first" meeting with Natsume.

The CG in Tokyo Ravens is tremendously bad. It looked like I was watching something from a PS2 FMV for goodness sakes. Not only that but it meshes with the objects around it in a horrible fashion. If Branduil wants to complain about terrible CG then he should watch this show.

 

[duckroll]

Hyperbolic praise aside, whether it looks great or not is the whole debate. Gollum is one of the most convincing CG characters ever, but if you just pasted him into the Rankin-Bass Hobbit cartoon, it would look ridiculous. The fact that, as you say, they avoid many shots with him interacting with the 2D characters shows they were aware of the weaknesses of his implementation.

There are a number of good uses of CGI in Fate/Zero(backgrounds, collapsing building,

Spoiler

Rider vs. Archer

), but there are also unconvincing ones, like Berserker, cars, etc.

I would say Berserker is definitely one of the top uses of CG in Fate/Zero. We might never agree on this, but I won't change my mind. It's a brilliant decision, and one of my favorite CG effects in TV anime. I'm not going to defend the cars though, but I will say that Iri is really cute when she's a speed demon!

 

[kayos90]

lol no tv could ever possibly hope to make that cg look less out of place

My television makes that car look out of place but I watched at a friend's house and it looked significantly better because of how smoothly everything else moved. I was actually surprised to see how the fights in episode 4 and 5 were even better on that television.

 

[Branduil]

If you actually see that scene on certain television sets it doesn't look like that gif and it's pretty seamless.

Sure, on a bad one.

You know, it's sort of tiring to see you make arguments against CG and you eventually boil it down to posting a gif or a picture. It's pointless and shuts down any form of discussion in my eyes. Not only that but you're oversimplifying things and are asking for clarification on what you really stand for.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Uhh... the collapsing building in episode 6 is way less convincing than CG Berserker. Also one of the best part of CG Berserker is when he is getting rid of his shroud. It's extremely well done. It seems like you just refuse to admit that it looks great because you don't think it's believable.

Why would I admit something I don't believe?

 

[Narag]

lol no tv could ever possibly hope to make that cg look less out of place

I automatically assumed motion interpolation as I couldn't figure out anything else.

Or maybe a 13" B&W crt now that i think about it.

 

[kayos90]

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Yeah. It's also open to interpretation and possibly misrepresentation. Those thousand words are pointless when you're using a picture as an argument.

 

[duckroll]

Or maybe a 13" B&W crt now that i think about it.

Time to post that Hyouka 11.5 GB gif again?

 

[Branduil]

My television makes that car look out of place but I watched at a friend's house and it looked significantly better because of how smoothly everything else moved. I was actually surprised to see how the fights in episode 4 and 5 were even better on that television.

LOL sounds like he had motion interpolation on.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Tokyo Ravens 3

Why does the CG have look so awful?

Couldn't even enjoy 3/4 of the episode because everything looked like shit.

The end portion was much better, except for Harutora turning out to be a dense idiot.

Touji remains awesome. Loved his "first" meeting with Natsume.

I'm gonna give you a fair warning. If Harutora and Ichika from IS had a dense male competition, they would both not realize they were part of the competition and wake up late.

 

[kayos90]

LOL sounds like he had motion interpolation on.

Yeah. And it looks pretty damn good with it on.

 

[ZachDeKoromaru]

Gintama 102

I thought I was alright with Shinpachi, but now he's really pushing his luck! I don't remember posting impressions since like, 50 episodes ago so here are some pretty abridged thoughts:

• This show has a lot of heart despite being a mostly comedy show
• Still hilarious, I think only one episode really bugged the hell out of me (the first Hardboiled Detective one, that shit was dry as hell)
• Benizakura arc was RAD AS FUCK
• Yagyuu arc was hilarious and again, great
• Spoiler

  Shogo's onee-san :___________;

Really good stuff, I doubt any other long-running show (Space Bros not included) could keep my attention this long and remain mostly great throughout. I'm not even halfway through!

 

[kayos90]

I'm gonna give you a fair warning. If Harutora and Ichika from IS had a dense male competition, they would both not realize they were part of the competition and wake up late.

Toji should've been the main character. Holy shit.

 

[wonzo]

My television makes that car look out of place but I watched at a friend's house and it looked significantly better because of how smoothly everything else moved. I was actually surprised to see how the fights in episode 4 and 5 were even better on that television.

your friend should be ashamed at using motion interpolation.

see also svp magic:

 

[Branduil]

Yeah. And it looks pretty damn good with it on.

This is the future duckroll is fighting for. One where TV algorithms invent frames and people think it looks good

 

[Joe Molotov]

Yeah. And it looks pretty damn good with it on.

Gross. D:

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Hunter x Hunter 101

Wow perhaps most improved episode yet for the series, started out pretty terrible and ended up being a true masterpiece. Killua proving yet again that he is in the upper echelon of ALL shonen action series protagonists.

Spoiler

that epic dart skill, inspiring a new friendship with an antagonist and even holding on and enduring with all that blood loss. I was wholly impressed with how he was able to go through and show how much of a master of darts he is even in such a condition. This was amazing

 

[Dresden]

Motion interpolation makes Hyouka look like a good show.

 

[kayos90]

your friend should be ashamed at using motion interpolation.

see also svp magic:

Why? Sometimes it looks good with it on.

This is the future duckroll is fighting for. One where TV algorithms invent frames and people think it looks good

Okay. Unless you've actually seen it, please don't diss it.

 

[duckroll]

This is the future duckroll is fighting for. One where TV algorithms invent frames and people think it looks good

I don't understand why my message has to get distorted and corrupted because of what other people say!

 

[Branduil]

Okay. Unless you've actually seen it, please don't diss it.

I have unfortunately witnessed the results of motion interpolation before.

I don't understand why my message has to get distorted and corrupted because of what other people say!

Because words are sinful things.