Another way to describe Hyouka: "Haruhi without the stupid"
But stupid is part of what makes Haruhi good.
I mean the Kyon character just plain doesn't work if there isn't plenty of stupid involved.
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But stupid is part of what makes Haruhi good.
I mean the Kyon character just plain doesn't work if there isn't plenty of stupid involved.
This is true.
The stupid made it really fun. Its a really weird show but that made it way more interesting than anything in Hyouka, regardless of quality.
Kyon might not work, but Sugita could blather about anything and I'd listen
"utena ripoff"
Hey Im not saying I wouldnt watch HYouka again or that its not worth purchasing, cause it is. Just HAruhi is a way more interesting show to watch and the characters were more likeable.
Lollipop Dave
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I agree. I like both shows but Haruhi will always be my favourite!
I'm very biased though, I have the novels and manga aswell
I hope you've learnt your lesson!
Mockingbird
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A Certain Magical Index Season 1 1-24 END
It's a pretty interesting show. I only started watching because I wanted to watch A Certain Scientific Railgun so I thought I'd get the back story. I think the main character doesn't go through enough trials -- plus he can't even really fight. He just throws haymakers. Not great but not bad either.
A Certain Scientific Railgun Eps 1-3
Ummm, this isn't the kind of show I thought it'd be. It's way more comedy than action. A bit too much fan-service too. The production for this seems a lot higher than Index -- even though they were released in the same year. I only wanted to watch this because the series is directed by Nagai, and I like his other works. So far it's very different from the others though.
It's a pretty interesting show. I only started watching because I wanted to watch A Certain Scientific Railgun so I thought I'd get the back story. I think the main character doesn't go through enough trials -- plus he can't even really fight. He just throws haymakers. Not great but not bad either.
A Certain Scientific Railgun Eps 1-3
Ummm, this isn't the kind of show I thought it'd be. It's way more comedy than action. A bit too much fan-service too. The production for this seems a lot higher than Index -- even though they were released in the same year. I only wanted to watch this because the series is directed by Nagai, and I like his other works. So far it's very different from the others though.
Yes, but it's the wrong region. No point in having a BD I can't play.
Now we know who mods the moderators!
Lollipop Dave
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Yeah, Railgun is a lot more slice of life focused with added action scenes. I personally prefer it to Index for that very reason!
It sounds like you might be unaware, but the majority of the first season of Railgun takes place [chronologically] before the first season of Index.
http://toarumajutsunoindex.wikia.com/wiki/Anime_Timeline
http://toarumajutsunoindex.wikia.com/wiki/Anime_Timeline
But the titular character of the show is built on the basis of being unlikeable. It's not like the rest of them have an actual personality (literally, in the case of Yuki) so I'd say 'likeable' or 'unlikeable' is not really accurate either.
I'll concede that the manic pace and zaniness is something that appeals directly, whereas something like Hyouka is slower, more deliberate and doesn't posses a hook to grab you with; hence being more difficult to instantly like unless you're a sakuga guy. But I don't think it's possible to deny that Hyouka is far richer thematically and much more satisfying as an audiovisual experience. In that sense I don't think Haruhi is very interesting.
I just find it odd that supposedly Bluray is region free and such yet very few discs took advantage of it. DRM sucks.
Themes and audiovisual style dont mean a whole lot to me if a show isnt very interesting storywise or characterwise. Maybe it is excellently crafted like a good classic novel, but its not all that interesting as a piece of entertainment. I look for different things in shows. Im not entertained by themes as much.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
It seems weird that the manga is even still running, considering the LN and anime finished so long ago.
I mean, I know the manga predates the anime, but still. Just feels strange that Toradora is still being released in some format.
well, I assume the english releases are like months, maybe years behind. Heck, I think Vol 5 released at the tail end of last year, so they're way out
Mockingbird
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Ah, I had no idea it took place before Index. But there seems to be some continuity error right? Just saw episode 4 and the way Mikoto reacts here shouldn't match up with Index's episode 1 where she was surprised by the cancel ability.
Will anything be as good as Watamote? I doubt it. But heres to hoping!
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Kyoukai no Kanata starts in 5 hours! I'll probably be asleep, but I'm damn sure gonna watch it as soon as I wake up.
I look forward to the hnnnng.
DeadRockstar
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Dedication Through Light
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Vol 6 is dated for feb 18 2014, its on amazon.
... Shouldn't they want people to see ads for their shows?
Basileus777
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Why are you bringing things like logic into this? It doesn't belong!
Be glad you didn't watch Chu2. Be sad that you didn't watch any of their best work
But Chu2 is awesome
Au~
DeadRockstar
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If their shows don't click with you then that's fair. I've enjoyed a lot of their work overall, K-ON included. I consider Hyouka to be their best, but The Haruhi movie and their older shows like Full Metal Panic: Fumoffu and The Second Raid are great as well.
But Chu2 is awesome
Au~
While I thought Chu2 was bad overall, and really went off a cliff at the end, I won't deny there was some charm to it. For starters the concept is endearing, and KyoAni are good at animating cute mannerisms and physical behaviour, which they used to good effect in the show. It's really the writing in Chu2 the makes it fall apart for me. I wanted to love it.
Yeah the way KyoAni animates characters makes them really feel alive and that makes their shows a lot of fun even with weak storywriting.
Maximilian Kolbe
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Coppelion ep1
Thanks Animax Asia
I've read the manga so i know the pace is fast,but i like that,the part 1 of manga is pretty boring and too slow.
Hope will see Ozu sisters at ep3
Thanks Animax Asia
I've read the manga so i know the pace is fast,but i like that,the part 1 of manga is pretty boring and too slow.
Hope will see Ozu sisters at ep3
Lollipop Dave
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Yep. Pretty sure I'm the only one,
but I think Hyouka is one of their worst shows
Tamako Market being the actual worst.
And I might guess, you liking Nichijou?
hosannainexcelsis
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I don't think you need to be a sakuga guy to appreciate Hyouka, and I disagree that there isn't a hook. The hook is the thick atmosphere, which is created not just because of the animation, or even primarily by the animation, but by the entire package and particularly the art design and music. I was gripped by the first meeting between Oreki and Chitanda, and the show never really let go. But then I'm a guy who values deliberate pacing.
Lollipop Dave
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Yes, I would include Nichijou in my top 5 from KyoAni
Dedication Through Light
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Coppellion is that good?! (though theres no action? assuming thats what you mean by boring?)
Hyouka is their worst in terms of not entertaining me very much but I still would watch it again.
Lollipop Dave
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Yeah, don't get me wrong. I like all of KyoAni's shows.
Except Tamako Market, I will never watch that again.
Maximilian Kolbe
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Not much action in part 1 of the manga(chapter 1-20)
And i like the anime pacing,it's improvement over the manga
The manga go insane since part 2
Like http://i.imgur.com/NT2YF46.jpg
Basileus777
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SNAFU OVA
Everytime Yui speaks, I can't help but hear Karen. The actual OVA was a pretty amusing random story, nothing more substantial than that.
So basically, Hyouka didn't make you squee. It also wasn't overt or bombastic.
I can get it not being for everyone, but it's not as if it does anything particularly wrong or offensive to be maligned as such.
Dedication Through Light
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If only Spring would hurry for Haikyuu!!.
KillerMan91
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Majestic Prince - 14:
Goddamn this show has awesome action. Glad I picked this up again.
Goddamn this show has awesome action. Glad I picked this up again.
Oh no. It made me squee plenty. Chitanda and Misaki are cuuuuuuuute.
There was no lacking in the squee department.
I see that they fixed the huge foreheads for the anime.
I suggest you watch railgun season 2 ep 5 to 16 because it's more like index since its a prequel and a remake of the sister's arc, the action is sooooooo good plus a glorious remake of Touma and Accelerator fight.
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