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Fall 2013 Anime |OT| When is Crunchyroll coming to GTA Online?
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The pacing is the major issue of the 2nd half. I remember it dragging a bit. Being condensed and in movie form, really helps to alleviate that issue.
You should pay more attention to the visuals! There's more to an OP than the song, and SM's OP2 really drives this home.
That's also why I mentioned BGC OP2, because the coordination between the video and audio is so good.
KirbYuuYuu
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I thought this goes without saying.
Fuck, you beat me to this
Yeah its fixes almost all proble of 2nd half for me, its cut all the Rossiu characterization but let be real that rather poor and not interesting, its help the pacing a lot.
The battle also much more interesting, no more crappy eps where they throw body count for no reason and without tension.
Now the only victim is Kittan, but somehow its much better that way.
I think I'm not gonna rewatch the 2nd half again in future rewatch, this cut is much better presentation.
hosannainexcelsis
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Wait, you seriously think "JOOOOOOOOOOOJO!" is forgettable? I can't understand this opinion.
ZachDeKoromaru
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That ending will FUCK YOU if you're that interested.
You'd be surprised. Some people overrate the visuals in anime, some people overrate the audio, but it's really a team effort!
That reminds me, why doesn't this qualify for The List?
Its hot for a weeks, after awhile you realize pseudo-jazz OP is much cooler and better fit for the series.
This is what Jojo's fan and Araki had in head to song with jojo in the lyric anyway.
ZachDeKoromaru
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Everything else on the list seems pretty standalone so that's maybe some unwritten prerequisite.
you're watching the uncensored version right?
All your other backlog shows, drop them. Finish up Blood C.
RurouniZel
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Infinite Stupidity S2 02-05:
I think the only reason Charlotte was disqualified by the teacher is because it was secretly going to be her idea and Charlotte's... adaptation beat her to the punch.
Ichika spent a lot of the time getting beaten to a pulp which I liked immensely, but why the girls apparently are stuck in a dimension where women are more attracted to men of incompetence is beyond me.
I think the only reason Charlotte was disqualified by the teacher is because it was secretly going to be her idea and Charlotte's... adaptation beat her to the punch.
Ichika spent a lot of the time getting beaten to a pulp which I liked immensely, but why the girls apparently are stuck in a dimension where women are more attracted to men of incompetence is beyond me.
Revolutionary Girl Utena 13
Framing a recap episode with really important (if currently mostly confusing) information. Oh you. This was that rare thing: A good recap episode, 'cause it takes past stuff and puts it in a new context.
So, time for random guessing fun time:
Guys. I think roses might be a motif in this show
Framing a recap episode with really important (if currently mostly confusing) information. Oh you. This was that rare thing: A good recap episode, 'cause it takes past stuff and puts it in a new context.
So, time for random guessing fun time:
Why was Anthy with mysterious probably evil shadow dude? At least I assume that's where she was, right? Is she not as innocent as she seems? Also the kid in the preview looked suuuuspiciously like the prince, as did the older guy. And they both have the same skin color as Anthy. Something familial here maybe?
I believe so, yes, judging from the amount of blood I've been seeing.
Well since the only other non-once-a-week shows I am watching are Dual and Polar Bear Cafe, that isn't exactly hard. When I finish Dual I'll probably put Polar Bear Cafe on the shelf for awhile, as it seems to be a show I can do that with, and then I'll start my way through Mazinger, Getter, and Macross (and possibly the good half of UC Gundam again), so yeah, for now Blood C is the most interesting show I am watching.
Ohhhhh my! I have not! Where are these from?
ZachDeKoromaru
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Sora no Woto, if only for that ED not being so damn upbeat during the most serious times of the show.
Kill la Kill's ED
Betterman
AnathemicOne
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Clannad: After Story 06
Well I think the Misae arc is concluded? A bit short (only 2 eps) but very enjoyable.
Well I think the Misae arc is concluded? A bit short (only 2 eps) but very enjoyable.
However, it seemed like it was heavily influenced by Fuko's arc from the previous season.
Dedication Through Light
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Maji Love 1000% and Maji Love 2000%, never understood why they were used as ED songs.
This isn't quite an answer, but I really liked for the last episode of The Tatami Galaxy how they started it with the (dark) ED and ended it with the (upbeat) OP to reflect the feel of the arc in the episode.
R_thanatos
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Black theme is the best..
Best GAF upgrade in YEARS ...years !
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Gingitsune - 05
Sweet flashback, good slice of life in the end..
Gingitsune still awesome after 5 episodes.
Those 2 are bound to be together , right ? right ?
Oh definitely. Betterman is such a slow OP.
peaceiscloser
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but the most recent volumes manga spoilers
have them getting the okay from belldandy's parents and doing all these tests to finalize their marriage
peaceiscloser
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Thank you, I actually found it already but it's much appreciated
R_thanatos
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Damn i'm a few volumes behind..i wonder how he managed to pull that off ( the author )
I guess i have something to put into my reading backlog.
Dedication Through Light
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Space Battleship Yamato 2199 Episodes 25 - 26 (end)
The ending song makes it feel like a movie ending and is really quite fitting and memorable. Potentially the best ending song of the whole mix (not an animation since well none of them had nothing beyond scrolling credits). Anyway a solid ending to an excellent series, only had a few issues with the episode 25
Anyway Yamato was excellent ride these past 552 days, cared for the crew and the antagonists scattered throughout for the various bouts in each location, as well as the attention to detail for subplots, interactions, and motives it gave quite a few of them. Seeing actual character growth and changing mindsets throughout as well as the revelations made it feel like a well crafted story, even its few one or so story type episodes with minor things deserve commendation (robot story for example). 10/10
I would hope more in the universe is planned at least, Ill miss the space fights, the really nice space maps, and technical wave motion -> subspace type discussions in the universe.
The ending song makes it feel like a movie ending and is really quite fitting and memorable. Potentially the best ending song of the whole mix (not an animation since well none of them had nothing beyond scrolling credits). Anyway a solid ending to an excellent series, only had a few issues with the episode 25
why did Goer have to be obliteratted and then Dessler too, they were both so iconic through the franchise. Though both still staunch believers in their own Gamillian way and then the other captain of the subspace destroyer submersible was a good final feat for him. Liked it.
Anyway Yamato was excellent ride these past 552 days, cared for the crew and the antagonists scattered throughout for the various bouts in each location, as well as the attention to detail for subplots, interactions, and motives it gave quite a few of them. Seeing actual character growth and changing mindsets throughout as well as the revelations made it feel like a well crafted story, even its few one or so story type episodes with minor things deserve commendation (robot story for example). 10/10
I would hope more in the universe is planned at least, Ill miss the space fights, the really nice space maps, and technical wave motion -> subspace type discussions in the universe.
AnathemicOne
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Clannad: After Story 07
Well this was a weird episode. Didn't really expect gang-related themes to be present in this anime with Yukine being in the center of it.
Not sure what I feel about this episode, and the arc in general, but the comedy like always was enjoyable.
Well this was a weird episode. Didn't really expect gang-related themes to be present in this anime with Yukine being in the center of it.
With Tomoyo present at the end and her athletic/fighting abilities I wonder if she will play a role in this arc.
Revolutionary Girl Utena 14
This show keeps coming up with new and interesting ways to confuse the hell out of me. So many questions in this episode I can't even list them all.
Aah.
What is even going on
This show keeps coming up with new and interesting ways to confuse the hell out of me. So many questions in this episode I can't even list them all.
What's with the elevator. Why does Mamiya look exactly like the prince and is evil. How is he related to Anthy. Why wasn't Anthy surprised by the whole black rose thing. What is the black rose. Who's Mikage. What's the deal with the dead students and the dueling arena change. What happened at the end of the episode is there more incest.
Told ya!
peaceiscloser
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I look at my pathetic MAL page and cry when I think I won't get the chance to finish my backlog
rhizomatic
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I thought it was for the same reason that they ended with the OP in
episode 10 of Madoka
By the way, I love that ED. I don't really know if I'd call it dark, though. It's minor-key, but it gives me a feeling of stark minimalism with a Japanese flavor (which goes almost too well with the minimalistic tatami animation for it). The lyrics are pretty depressing, though. I guess it's kinda dark, maybe, but not really what I'd describe as dark in a typical way. I'd be more inclined to describe it as cold, especially with all the really cold, metallic synths. Etsuko Yakushimaru's voice has a very unadorned sound to it that I really like, and it goes great with the arrangement. Although her voice also goes really well with the lush instrumentation of the two Penguindrum OPs, too.
I absolutely adore the synth sounds in it. Those FM bells are awesome. Extremely '80s, but so awesome.
Infinite backlogs never get finished.
And here I thought the part where Nanami gets attacked by elephants was weird. I was such a fool... yesterday.
Wait, they ended with the OP in
Madoka 10?
Yeah, dark maybe isn't the right word to describe it, really. Eery, I guess? It's not like depressing or anything it just has that stark minimalist feel, as you said. I love both the OP and ED of that show. They're really different, but they both fit really well.
EDIT: Just saw your edit. Keep in mind that
Ozu and Watashi switch places at the end, so there is a bit of a cycle continuing feel to it.
Save 'N Quit
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Those I got from a visit to Animesuki.
This one as well, that should interest Noel and Makoto (Blazblue) fans.
Here (NSFW)
dat tail
KirbYuuYuu
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ZachDeKoromaru
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