ZachDeKoromaru
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Takamura does no wrong even at Gonzo. Thank you, butt god.
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Takamura does no wrong even at Gonzo. Thank you, butt god.
Dedication Through Light
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How does one drop KnK?, it gave us a gift from the heavens even, one of the best character designs this season.
Well, I mean, "Eotena" is a cool word and sounds nifty and I could definitely see it if you were like, writing a Tolkien style story or something, 'cuz it really sounds like the words he used for Rhohirrim names (Edoras, Eolingas, etc), and I've definitely seen once or twice the fact that old English words (fuck, for instance) which are shorter, are considered vulgar whilst Latin words are not, but that was less in the context of emotional language than to show how culture, even ancient culture, pervades our standards to this day.
That said, I was like "Really, Eotena? C'moooon."
You know you'd want that bone
for Melissa Mao.
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
Kanon (2006) 5
Are all Key protag pranksters by nature? If so, I'm totally down with that.
Are all Key protag pranksters by nature? If so, I'm totally down with that.
Honesty time: The entire reason I want a final season of Full Metal Panic! (even though honestly there's enough material for 2 seasons or a 50 episode season) is because
I want to see and hear Sousuke Sagara offer to have sex with Melissa Mao.
And also because
Dammit I want to see that Laevatein sakuga.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Kyoukai no Kanata 1
This is more than likely due to the lame writing, but these characters don't play off each other well at all. It's like they're going down a checklist of how other recent LN/anime main characters and their respective heroines (I'm mostly reminded of Chuu2) spoke and reacted to each other and it's incredibly grating just how unnatural it all felt. Really disappointed in this first episode but I'm more than likely going to stick around for the the great animation and the pretty girls.
This is more than likely due to the lame writing, but these characters don't play off each other well at all. It's like they're going down a checklist of how other recent LN/anime main characters and their respective heroines (I'm mostly reminded of Chuu2) spoke and reacted to each other and it's incredibly grating just how unnatural it all felt. Really disappointed in this first episode but I'm more than likely going to stick around for the the great animation and the pretty girls.
Spice and Wolf II 1
Is that really the new OP? I don't like it.
Ah, I had forgotten how awesome Holo is. Didn't realize she was sick there in the opening; thought she was drunk and facepalming cause Lawrence was talking to Nora about torture by sheep and just going "Really, guy?"
Is that really the new OP? I don't like it.
Ah, I had forgotten how awesome Holo is. Didn't realize she was sick there in the opening; thought she was drunk and facepalming cause Lawrence was talking to Nora about torture by sheep and just going "Really, guy?"
Something to add about Kyoukai no Kanata:
the lack of context really didn't help the story at all. Context doesn't just come from telling the audience what's happening, it takes a bit more time than that, especially when combining a supernatural story with a contemporary setting.
The episode just felt very shallow, as if the story was just an excuse to make cool animation.
Of course, this was just episode 1, but hey.
the lack of context really didn't help the story at all. Context doesn't just come from telling the audience what's happening, it takes a bit more time than that, especially when combining a supernatural story with a contemporary setting.
The episode just felt very shallow, as if the story was just an excuse to make cool animation.
Of course, this was just episode 1, but hey.
rhizomatic
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Tolkien actually did use the Modern English form of "eoten," "ettin," in a place name. The Ettenmoors are an area in Middle Earth, apparently (I was never a huge fan of his writing -- I've always found his prose incredibly dull -- so I'm just going by what I've looked up; I did like the LotR films, though).
If those are manga/LN spoilers, I'm not gonna re-GOD DAMMIT
I think the problem a lot of people encounter with Tolkien comes in part from his writing style and his person. Tolkien wasn't exactly aiming to write a compelling novel with the Lord of the Rings (unlike, say, the Hobbit, which tends to be more user-friendly), but he was writing a Legend. Tolkien was a pretty stubborn guy from what I've read, and he probably would've been exactly the type to say "what people think be damned, this needs written."
That said, his descriptions of things are often very interesting. Like the dead marshes having been inspired by his experiences with WW1 and all.
Nowadays though I'm just glad there are the films so that people who can't jive with his writing style can still enjoy his stories all the same.
Theonik
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There's a lot of anime that are ninjas fighting with guitar tier though that fuck up at least one thing!
I hope he gets given the Kantai Collection anime.
Kyousougiga (2nd ONA) 2
A short episode featuring the antics of crazy scientist girl Shoko. She loses remote controls and blows up houses and doesn't afraid of anything. She's also voiced by the infinitely talented Saitou Chiwa. Reminds me a little of her role as Tsurugi in Sasami-san.
A short episode featuring the antics of crazy scientist girl Shoko. She loses remote controls and blows up houses and doesn't afraid of anything. She's also voiced by the infinitely talented Saitou Chiwa. Reminds me a little of her role as Tsurugi in Sasami-san.
Greek food is the best. Easily.
Looks like KlK is going to be the next 300$ Aniplex release.
Coppelion - 1
Let's get the visuals out of the way first. Most of the attention as expected is on the filters, of course they don't look pretty by any means but if you can look a bit past them I think this was a good looking episode beneath. If you're into post apocalyptic scenarios, this episode features the kind of 'destroyed beauty' background art you're probably looking for.
The filters actually do seem to have a point to be there as they seem to indicate different levels of contamination with purple seemingly the highest levels and green and blue lower levels.
With that said there is no doubt the color choices have been poor. If they went with the usual brown and gray colors I don't think it would be as repulsive to some as it is right now. I can tolerate this episode but I dread the thought of possible future episodes in those purple areas... I hope if we get to see normal locations that people still live, they're not filtered. The little view on the TV, is not clear to me if it's filtered or not.
Character designs and stylized look, look very nice to me.
Moving past the colors, I like the cinematography, if you can call it that. Scenes with camera rotation actually look interesting, I usually don't find them very good overall elsewhere but here panning over the ruins in the background is kinda cool and serves a purpose.
There are some clever scenes too, whether they're meant as foreshadowing future events it's too soon for me to say.
right after the scene above, we see this
the perspective is kinda screwed, on first glance I thought Ibara in the back is the doll and Aoi is looking at it!
Now moving onto characters. This show features a really all star cast of voice actors and actresses which is one reason I'm interested to see more. We've only seen four of the characters in this episode, KanaHana's character is already on my nerves, I hope it doesn't end up annoying. Can't wait to see other characters as they look and sound more interesting.
Not much to say about the music as it's mostly quiet and relies on quiet and ambient sounds, which is very fitting for this setting. ED is meh, nothing standout.
I think I'll keep watching for now. If you can get over the filters I think it seems pretty solid otherwise. Give it a try, much better than that kyoani moeblob generic polished crap today
This looks incredibly beautiful. Love post apocalptic scenery too.
Uchouten Ending
I love you Uchouten, you magnificent beast. I have nothing more to add, really looking to watch it again in Blu-Ray.
Waifu of the season.
She definitely looks it. Interested to find out why people like her so much.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
At this point I don't think I'd trust anyone else to do it.
Theonik
Member
Princess Tutu 17
Ahaha. That voice. That everything ahaha.
Also
Zura still good too. Gooooood.
Oh god this episode. Haha.
Ahaha. That voice. That everything ahaha.
Also
that Mytho mime.
Seriously. He's the natural choice!
Kyousougiga (2nd ONA) 3
Some really nice "camerawork" in this episode. Subtle but effective presentation cues. Me likey.
Also, things randomly floating off in the air because why the hell shouldn't things randomly float off in the air. Gravity? What's that? This world does not adhere to such petty rules.
Meanwhile demon lady is somewhat, uhhh...well, let's just say you won't like her when she's angry.
Some really nice "camerawork" in this episode. Subtle but effective presentation cues. Me likey.
Also, things randomly floating off in the air because why the hell shouldn't things randomly float off in the air. Gravity? What's that? This world does not adhere to such petty rules.
Meanwhile demon lady is somewhat, uhhh...well, let's just say you won't like her when she's angry.
Alright, this I don't get. There weren't any problems context-wise.
S-sorry, I thought it was obvious. FWIW nothing was a big spoiler in any significant way, but all the same, I'm really sorry.
Kyousougiga (2nd ONA) 4
I love Koto's loooong ponytail. It blows beautifully in the wind.
This episode was background/development for Myoue or something. Or at least that's what it was pretending to be. In actual fact, it was a study of the picturesque qualities of wheat fields at sunset.
I love Koto's loooong ponytail. It blows beautifully in the wind.
This episode was background/development for Myoue or something. Or at least that's what it was pretending to be. In actual fact, it was a study of the picturesque qualities of wheat fields at sunset.
Save 'N Quit
Banned
Glorious.
Yay! I might actually not fall behind on watching IS S2 and Kill la Kill.
Holy shit Squirtle
You went in.
Coppelion 1
That was actually damn cool.
Really interested so far. The setting seems cool and I enjoyed the slow pace of the episode, really nice intro to the world. Characters were cool. I think the short haired girl was close to being overbearing but she was okay. The art is stunning. Fabulous backgrounds and the thick lines they use on the characters sometimes make them pop out nicely. I can see some people having problems with the filters but I think it makes sense with the setting. If they keep to the duller colours for the majority it should be fine but if half the screen is purple for most of the episode it could become a problem.
That was actually damn cool.
Really interested so far. The setting seems cool and I enjoyed the slow pace of the episode, really nice intro to the world. Characters were cool. I think the short haired girl was close to being overbearing but she was okay. The art is stunning. Fabulous backgrounds and the thick lines they use on the characters sometimes make them pop out nicely. I can see some people having problems with the filters but I think it makes sense with the setting. If they keep to the duller colours for the majority it should be fine but if half the screen is purple for most of the episode it could become a problem.
BassForever
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InuYasha 41
Miroku gives no fucks about asking 11 year old girls to be the father of his children. This is probably the first episode to show hints that Sango wants Miroku's staff by her being tsundere for him. Ending was pretty hype and this mirror girl Kanna seems pretty powerful.
Miroku gives no fucks about asking 11 year old girls to be the father of his children. This is probably the first episode to show hints that Sango wants Miroku's staff by her being tsundere for him. Ending was pretty hype and this mirror girl Kanna seems pretty powerful.
Save 'N Quit
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Squirtle/Blastoise don't give a fuck.
This and the Mewtwo vs Mega Charizard X gifs really makes me want to watch Origins right now.
Hentai has taught me otherwise that that isn't true.
Kyoukai no Kanata/Beyond the Boundary Episode 1: Okay, kind of on the fence with this series as I was really fucking bored during this episode, and considering we see such wondrous and otherworldly powers on display. Though given this is the Kyoto Animation show for the season, I should be grateful that no cake and tea are on display. Still a lot of nothing happening going on though. I really should not be this bored when you have an immortal and cursed human who are beginning a rather fucked up love story. Well, it is less surprising when our lead couple is as personality free and lacking in chemistry as these two. Also, the cliched high school setting and monster of the week junk is not helping matters. I think my favorite thing right now is Mitsuki Nase, who seems to be the deadpan snarker and indeed seems to have read enough literary tales to speak in tropes basically. Well, I'll give this a few more episodes and see if something worthwhile will happen or if it is going to be another Koyto snoozefest.
Nah it's cool. Those aren't major at all from the looks of it.
Dresden: Should I watch Coppelion or what? How many chapters did they cover in the first episode (assuming they're cramming it in)?
Kyoukai no Kanata 1
Nothing interesting yet. Mostly just a set up with nothing to really grab, either in action or story. So far, in terms of characters, it feels too much like past KyoAni shows--which is odd for a premise that is much more steeped in action/fantasy.
Ghost in the Shell: SAC 1-2 (Rewatch)
Yet another anime I watched a long time ago (when it first came out). The opening's CG is a lot worse than I remembered. The show, however, is still good. I rewatched the original movie for some context, only to discover there is none. While the characters are the same, they act different--or should I say that the mood is different. It's certainly not as dark as the movie and the characters aren't as serious and are quick to crack jokes.
Nothing interesting yet. Mostly just a set up with nothing to really grab, either in action or story. So far, in terms of characters, it feels too much like past KyoAni shows--which is odd for a premise that is much more steeped in action/fantasy.
Ghost in the Shell: SAC 1-2 (Rewatch)
Yet another anime I watched a long time ago (when it first came out). The opening's CG is a lot worse than I remembered. The show, however, is still good. I rewatched the original movie for some context, only to discover there is none. While the characters are the same, they act different--or should I say that the mood is different. It's certainly not as dark as the movie and the characters aren't as serious and are quick to crack jokes.
BassForever
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InuYasha 42
Naraku, you have almost all of the jewel shards, you have InuYasha bleeding on the ground, and you have your poison bees that make Miroku useless. Why leave them alive? Just kill them already what good will leaving them alive do you? Also Sango is still somehow more useless then Shippo
Naraku, you have almost all of the jewel shards, you have InuYasha bleeding on the ground, and you have your poison bees that make Miroku useless. Why leave them alive? Just kill them already what good will leaving them alive do you? Also Sango is still somehow more useless then Shippo
Seriously, though: Why haven't you read Sigma yet? It's so gooooooood. It's so good, I sent like, four PMs at like, midnight the night the latest volume came out just so I could nerd out to RyougaSaotome about how amazing it was.
You should read Sigma.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Right, I'm just making assumptions about the show based on past experiences.
Was there every a brown girl or prince?!
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Oshii's GitS films, Kamiyama's S.A.C. TV series, and Kise's Arise OVAs are alternate takes on the basic premise and characters, and cannot be treated as part of the same continuity. I assume the same applies with Shirow's manga, though I'm not familiar with it.
I'm stubbornly holding out so they make an anime. >.<
dakkumauji
Member
Super Seisyun Brothers 03
Another one falls to the power of AKC 47.
Also that
DTL moment.
Another one falls to the power of AKC 47.
Also that
fake
Crunchyroll launching in France.
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2013/10/02/crunchyroll-launches-streaming-service-in-france
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2013/10/02/crunchyroll-launches-streaming-service-in-france
Naraku is a mystery wrapped in an engima wrapped in a spider wrapped in a baboon.
dakkumauji
Member
Oh look Kurita, Crunchyroll finally wants your money.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Have there been many shows that have made the drama to anime jump?
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Also, I had no idea that they were going back to the well for this:
It must still be selling fairly well on DVD for them to bother getting the rights after all this time.
Wait, we're already using the strongly greek "titan" over the faintly greek "giant" anyway. This is dumb.
Yeah, I kind of figured that out after what happened at the end of the movie. Also... I noticed Motoko doesn't need to go nude anymore in the TV series.
Also, I had no idea that they were going back to the well for this:
It must still be selling fairly well on DVD for them to bother getting the rights after all this time.
must be the new smell-o-vision version.
In seriousness, I hope the release includes the specials since those have never been translated.
The eoten stuff was a huge troll.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Yami to Boushi Something Something 1
Excuse me, this isn't the incest yuri show I ordered! It started off like that
but after that occurred
Also there's that witch with the sexy thighs and the big hat.
I DON'T UNDERSTAND.
Excuse me, this isn't the incest yuri show I ordered! It started off like that
(plus some sort of but not really NTR)
this magic ray of light took Noto Mamiko's sister away and this poor man's Kero-chan ruined the shit out of this overbearing atmosphere. AND THEN we either went back in time or to some magic alternate world because magic for some nonsense terrorist plot from people we don't know about.
I DON'T UNDERSTAND.
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