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[CorvoSol]

Code Geass 01
I can't even

Whuuuuh.

So basically every other country is inexplicably evil now. Except Japan. Alrighty

This is awesome.

Japan also turns out to be a crummy place as the series progresses. It's a crappy world is basically Lelouch's excuse for being a sociopathic monster who will do anything to prove to daddy how big his dick has gotten.

Paging Corvo: IT BEGINS

That's always the way it goes, imo, it's not exactly a new formula.

Man, All I need is to see his reaction to one episode.

Well, USA actually makes sense being the top dog.

What kind of resources are unique to Japan, anyway?

Code Geass 02
I should note I'm watching the dub, list-style and everything.

Also I'm using my phone, so no funny screencaps

Everyone has a silly voice. I can barely take anyone seriously!

I'm kinda confused at why Suzuku couldn't hear Lelouch in his mecha, especially since he had heard his adult voice like five minutes ago.

In Geass, Japan has a large supply of Sakuradite. Think of this as Gundanium, Adamantium, or any other made up element. The point is that it is a magical resource that makes Japan important.

 

[Pooya]

this pic from KnK 6 made me pick the series back up

http://abload.de/img/5d75a2d8ibozy.jpg

kyoani caught me, RIP

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Wizard Barristers PV 2

Umetsu does it again...?

 

[duckroll]

Wizard Barristers PV 2

Umetsu does it again...?

http://wizardbarristers.com/

The website updated too. There's a new key visual, character designs, and a full staff listing.

The only credits which matter:

Action Animation Director: Nozomi Abe
Effects Animation Director: Takashi Hashimoto

 

[Gbraga]

this pic from KnK 6 made me pick the series back up

http://abload.de/img/5d75a2d8ibozy.jpg

kyoani caught me, RIP

OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD

GET HYPE!

Mitsuki my waifu <3

I Can (not) Wait

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

http://wizardbarristers.com/

The website updated too. There's a new key visual, character designs, and a full staff listing.

The only credits which matter:

Action Animation Director: Nozomi Abe
Effects Animation Director: Takashi Hashimoto

This'll be good for MADs, at least.

 

[Turin Turambar]

this pic from KnK 6 made me pick the series back up

http://abload.de/img/5d75a2d8ibozy.jpg

kyoani caught me, RIP

Somwhat funny, because the past episode and the preview made me decide for dropping it.

 

[Jex]

Wizard Barristers PV 2

Umetsu does it again...?

I'm only interested in Umetsu when he's being fairly serious (e.g. never) or making complete and utter nonsense with lots of action. This looks to at least be entertaining on that level.

Of course, it'll probably be bad, but that's what MAD's are for.

 

[Tenumi]

Non Non Biyori: 01

This episode kind of drug on. But this was a case of where that wasn't a bad thing. It's so adorable...

 

[Gbraga]

Non Non Biyori: 01

This episode kind of drug on. But this was a case of where that wasn't a bad thing. It's so adorable...

01 was very good, but 02~05 were fantastic imo.

 

[DeadRockstar]

this pic from KnK 6 made me pick the series back up

http://abload.de/img/5d75a2d8ibozy.jpg

kyoani caught me, RIP

I don't hate where this is going.

 

[e_i]

Non Non Biyori episode 5


Mmmmmmmmmmm NON!

 

[Articalys]

Also lol at linking ANN when they're reporting 2nd hand news the same in the two links above.

Because maybe some people would prefer an English-language news article? It's not like the presence of the ANN link negates the previous two sources. Also, it contains a decent summary of the game and I didn't feel like copy-pasting it.

 

[Vecks]

Non Non Byori 1-4

Finally decided to start this one. Wasn't sure what to expect, but the opening of the first episode told me this was going to be something special. The backgrounds are gorgeous, the music is incredible, and the characters are endearing and adorable. This Fall season of anime has been great so far. Every time I pick up some random show, I find something new to like.

 

[astrogamer]

Seitokai Yakuindomo OVA 8
So first is teaching about maids,
then studying session
then finale to the squid smell joke
then hot springs and first sunrise of the year
overall, a funny show. too bad this is the final...

Yes Yes Yes

 

[ZachDeKoromaru]

SYD OVA 8 (END - FINALLY)

Two and a half years of OVAs is finally over and we finally have an actual S2. Praise the lewd gods, tighten your holes etc.!

 

[Articalys]

Oh, by the way... Madoka Magica The Rebellion Story is now right on the edge of one billion (1,000,000,000) yen in box office revenue (955,334,350 yen to be precise).

https://twitter.com/ultimatemegax/status/398048419563839488

 

[kayos90]

Infinite Stratos S2 5

Lol this show is dumb as fuck. DROPPED.

 

[Jex]

[Hyouka] 1 - 9

It's pretty crazy to think that KyoAni were making something this good only a year ago. Look at them now...

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

[Hyouka] 1 - 9

It's pretty crazy to think that KyoAni were making something this good only a year ago. Look at them now...

They stopped doing adaptations of other people's properties and started doing their own IPs and bang, the quality of their work shot down. Another example of business and art at odds with each other.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Kyoukai No Kanaadnsdnsd 06

This episode went full retard. In the bad way. I had to endure that idol scene. This was basically the show's attempt at making a comedy/throw away episode. Its bad attempts at humor was what was making me dislike the show and now there's a whole episode of it. I don't know if I want to live anymore.

I need more MM! to wash away the bad taste. Help me forget Taro-kun!

 

[Dynedom]

Wait wait wait. In Hyouka the cafe that Oreki and Chitanda visit is called Pineapple Salad? Why didn't I notice this before:



Could this be a reference to thee famous pineapple salad from SDF Macross?



If so that's really weird.

I always thought that was pineapple cake? Frikkin' translations. Maybe it was only a Pineapple Cake in Macross Frontier (which paid morbid homage to the original series).

 

[Tenumi]

Seitokai Yakuindomo OVA 8
So first is teaching about maids,
then studying session
then finale to the squid smell joke
then hot springs and first sunrise of the year
overall, a funny show. too bad this is the final...


Yes Yes Yes

I still need to get around to watching the OVAs.... And yet I'm so hyped for season 2!

 

[Jex]

Oh, by the way... Madoka Magica The Rebellion Story is now right on the edge of one billion (1,000,000,000) yen in box office revenue (955,334,350 yen to be precise).

https://twitter.com/ultimatemegax/status/398048419563839488

Gawd damn.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Even knowing the movie takes a dump on the ending of the anime, I'll still watch it because.... well just because.

 

[peaceiscloser]

Even knowing the movie takes a dump on the ending of the anime, I'll still watch it because.... well just because.

I don't know if I really want to. The spoilers killed my hype completely.

 

[foxuzamaki]

That feel when Roundabout starts up during the final scene of an episode....hnnnnnnggggg

A wonderful feel.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

They did for me as well, but I can't just pretend the ride ends with the anime's ending if this is the official canon ending now. I need to keep chugging along, for better or worst.

 

[duckroll]

KyoAnus Presents Sword Fart Offline - Episode 6

This episode was actually pretty good. It's completely retarded. It's an episodic gag story. It has singing. It has dancing. It has costumes. It has dirty jokes. It has shower scenes. Truly the pinnacle of KyoAnus' existence. Lulz.

 

[Jex]

[Kyoukai no Kanata] - 6

I don't want to shock anyone too badly, but this episode was actually pretty good. They dropped all attempts to go for any serious drama and instead went for full on comedy and a completely stupid scenario. The montage, in particular, was pretty amazing.

Of course, the preview shows that next week we're going back to the 'story' so look forward to that.

 

[Caesnd]

They stopped doing adaptations of other people's properties and started doing their own IPs and bang, the quality of their work shot down. Another example of business and art at odds with each other.

But Kyoukai no Kanata, Free!, Chunibyo etc are also adaptions?

 

[Branduil]

Oh, by the way... Madoka Magica The Rebellion Story is now right on the edge of one billion (1,000,000,000) yen in box office revenue (955,334,350 yen to be precise).

https://twitter.com/ultimatemegax/status/398048419563839488

Once again, that sounds like a lot, but it's actually only about 10 million USD.

 

[duckroll]

But Kyoukai no Kanata, Chunibyo etc are also adaptions?

They're adaptations of IPs Kyoto Animation own because they publish crappy indie type Light Novels as well, generally from material submitted via their annual writing contests (which incidentally they never award grand prizes to, so that speaks volumes as to what they personally feel about the quality of the content).

 

[Haly]

Chuuni2 is a modern take on Don Quixote.

 

[Kurita]

What's a good light novel anyway

 

[Articalys]

Once again, that sounds like a lot, but it's actually only about 10 million USD.

It's still comparably a lot for a late-night anime TV-to-film adaptation, right?

 

[peaceiscloser]

Speaking of Madoka Movie 3 and its nomination for the award, would the movie even make sense to someone who never watched the original show?

 

[Branduil]

It's still comparably a lot for a late-night anime TV-to-film adaptation, right?

Sure. But it shows how far Madoka would have to go to truly reach Evangelion levels.

 

[Shard]

So according to Toonami head Jason Demarco Cartoon Network is co-financing Space Dandy but not Co-Producing.

http://ask.fm/Clarknova/answer/103518743785

 

[duckroll]

Sure. But it shows how far Madoka would have to go to truly reach Evangelion levels.

The Madoka movie will probably get close to or surpass the Eva 1.0 gross though. 10 million in 2 weeks is pretty good for an anime film.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

I'm not gonna lie, I genuinely liked Chuunibyou more because of the gooey romance than the humor though.

 

[nintendoman58]

Even knowing the movie takes a dump on the ending of the anime, I'll still watch it because.... well just because.

Well the director says the movies and TV series are different in of themselves, so I guess you could call the movie an alternate ending. If you really want to stretch it.

I don't know if I really want to. The spoilers killed my hype completely.

I feel like I went through the five stages of grief with those spoilers.

Denial: That...couldn't be the real ending. No, the spoilers are fake.

Anger: SCREW YOU UROBUCHI WHY'D YOU HAVE TO GO AND DO THAT.

Bargaining: There's going to be an alternate ending on the BD right? RIGHT?!?

Depression: The entire franchise...is worthless now.

Acceptance: Aw well, this direction could be interesting I guess. I'll just compare it to another show I really like, and suddenly I'm okay with this!

 

[Caesnd]

They're adaptations of IPs Kyoto Animation own because they publish crappy indie type Light Novels as well, generally from material submitted via their annual writing contests (which incidentally they never award grand prizes to, so that speaks volumes as to what they personally feel about the quality of the content).

So, in essence, they are just being cheap? Well, I guess I knew that to be the case, but It's weird that a studio so prolific when it comes to the technical stuff seems to have so little actual ambition. A true dead end for creativity. I wonder what the workplace atmosphere is over there.

 

[Branduil]

The Madoka movie will probably get close to or surpass the Eva 1.0 gross though. 10 million in 2 weeks is pretty good for an anime film.

Didn't Eva 3.0 make over 60 million or something like that?

 

[duckroll]

So, in essence, they are just being cheap? Well, I guess I knew that to be the case, but It's weird that a studio so prolific when it comes to the technical stuff seems to have so little actual ambition. A true dead end for creativity. I wonder what the working atmosphere is over there.

I don't think it's just being cheap really. In an industry where profit margins can be really slim, it can really make a huge difference owning a successful IP rather than producing something successful for a bigger publisher. I think they're doing what they feel is best for the company. It's just unfortunate that the material is so... awful.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

So according to Toonami head Jason Demarco Cartoon Network is co-financing Space Dandy but not Co-Producing.

http://ask.fm/Clarknova/answer/103518743785

Neat

 

[peaceiscloser]

Also speaking of movie spoilers, has anybody seen the Anohana movie? I wont get a chance to watch it for a long time so I wanted to know what happens to poor Menma.

 

[Amibguous Cad]

So, if I like the Internet Explorer Anime short unironically, what sort of anime should I be watching? It's definitely put me in a Smile Precure mood, but I'm open to other suggestions.

 

[Branduil]

Hopefully Space Dandy is successful so we can get more anime co-financed and simulcast on TV in the west. Although it seems unlikely they'd even think about that for a lot of directors not named Watanabe.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

I wouldn't mind some epiloque spoilers since that'd be the only reason I even watch the movie.