You're on the home stretch, just three weeks and you will never have to worry about Gen 5 ever again outside of Pokemon Adventures, where the pokemon are dangerous and N is the creepy sociopath that he should be.
Frankly though, Iris is a right sod and if we never saw her again it'd be too soon.
That said, has CN Said if they're going stright to XY or if they're taking a break after the end of BW2?
Well it's one day late (due to a random Dota 2 craze that hit me) but my Fate/Zero review is in.
Fate/Zero - Series Review
This series is unique to me in that I took a multiple-month break from it right before the second half of the show due to getting hooked on Attack on Titan then moving on to other animes, completely forgetting about this anime.
When coming into Fate/Zero let me say that I have no exposure to the Fate/Stay Night anime (aside from watching the OPs) but I have played 2/3 of the VN (haven't completed Heaven's Feel) and it was fairly enjoyable for the most part.
So Fate/Zero takes place before Fate/Stay Night as the predecessor focusing on the previous Holy Grail War which sets up the scene for the one present in Fate/Stay Night. First thing, production quality is amazing (I would say to that present in anime films) and is prominent in action sequences which is alot in this show.
Music is also good and I know I said I preferred the first OP to the second. After listening more/finishing the series I have to revise my opinion to saying the second OP is superior as it just fits the theme of the anime more, this is not to say the first OP is bad. In addition the heavy orchestral/choir tracks played during action sequences were used to its full potential only adding to the 'epic' feel of the show. And yes I would describe the show as 'epic' for that is what it is, an epic.
As for the actual plot and story, the anime is so good because of its well-written characters. All characters have a motivation in participating in the Holy Grail War, one that is easy to understand for a viewer, even for the villains. As each character was
killed off, the premise of this series is essentially a battle-royale,
it was thanks to these characters that the tension rose as the anime steadily reached it climax.
The anime is also great because it is essentially 'mature'. There is literally no fan-service (panty shots, nudes, etc.) for the entire series save one scene with
Gilgamesh at the end
but is fairly debatable giving the context of the scene. All the characters are adults with the youngest being college-age. In addition to the atmosphere this mature aspect was also expanded to the themes introduced dealing with the death/end of honor, naivety of hope, and the sacrifice a few to save the many.
As for its ending, this was the series' weakest point. The ending itself wasn't bad in its own right but it paled to the rest of the series, a build-up to something awesome but then you end with just decent. This is due to trying to connect with its successor Fate/Stay Night, which it did. In summary, the show itself is great but it still had its half-retarded brother to look after.
Now for Kiritsugu, because its fucking Kiritsugu. Kiritsugu
has to be the most badass character I have encountered so far in the animes I have watched. The two episodes dedicated to build his character greatly helped in the final episodes when contrasted to Saber who has a conflicting philosophy. This guy is the batman of anime.
In conclusion I put Fate/Zero as an excellent anime. Amazing production quality, addictive action sequences, well-written character, and in-depth plot that will make the viewer think. All around a mature anime to which I can dub as 'mature' without hesitation.
So, hang on, we have two characters this season who are named 撫子 (Nadeko/Nadeshiko) and voiced by HanaKana? I mean, I'm not complaining, but, uh…I hope this one doesn't go down the same path that other one did. =p
Musashi never wins. Dude learned to ride a motorcycle and play the trumpet in one day for Michiru. He saved her ass, and the asses of the rest of the gang in this same day. And when all is said and done, still not an ounce of respect. Least of all from Douchelord Hayato.
Also now is a good time to point out that Michiru's flight suit has brass nipples on it. That's a thing.
So, hang on, we have two characters this season who are named 撫子 (Nadeko/Nadeshiko) and voiced by HanaKana? I mean, I'm not complaining, but, uh I hope this one doesn't go down the same path that other one did. =p
and a yukata? What have I done to deserve this.
Also another OxC focused episode this time in a closed space situation. Happening intensifying etc.
Some actually cute Mayaka too! And another classmate we don't really care about. Yoooooshi.
and a yukata? What have I done to deserve this.
Also another OxC focused episode this time in a closed space situation. Happening intensifying etc. Some actually cute Mayaka too! And another classmate we don't really care about. Yoooooshi.
This routine got old awhile ago. You don't have to reply to every post about Hyouka just to say the same exact things you've already expressed a hundred times.
I want to shove a bottle down this fucker's throat then karate chop his neck so hard that the bottle shatters. Worst part is that I'm gonna have to hear more of his self righteous hypocritical shit spewing out of a hole he calls a mouth.
And I concede to Heartcatch's final arc being the worst. Was just difficult because seeing the word worst usually means it ranges from awful-crime against humanity.
This routine got old awhile ago. You don't have to reply to every post about Hyouka just to say the same exact things you've already expressed a hundred times.
Region free DVD players are pretty much everywhere and bypassing region locks with PC software is so easy even a baby could do it. *tapping intensifies*
Whoever the Hell that is. Man, Lt. Hayase is a jerk. Hikaru comes dashing in to save her butt and she's all "No, waaaah, I don't wanna!" Also Minmay invited Hikaru's ENTIRE squadron to her birthday party. "Party". Yeaaaaaaaaah.
Macross is almost back to Earth now. I wonder what will happen when they get there?
Can a character named Shu ever be a bad one? Seems impossible. He had a good starting moment there for the long time sucking, just enjoyed the smile and commentary with music, why so lucky...but then
must say Pancake finally awakening was as refreshing as when hime in Hiiro no Kakera took the entire season to awaken...it was just really exciting and intense and here with Cordelia then doing that head turn and laughing all crazily. Definitely a key moment. I wonder if Pancake can pull through or if Cordelia will stick around, the guys will really need to do something or else, revenge maybe sought. I wonder. How is this still an otome even?!
Uhhhhh....what. Is this a hoax? I'm not familiar with Nuke the Fridge.
Exclusive: ULTRAMAN Movie in the Works, Will Smith [being sought after] to Play Him
A settled sixteen year-old lawsuit and a growing fan base has the highly popular Japanese television series Ultraman prepared for its big screen debut albeit with an English language flair. All that is known is a huge American A-list star will be approached to play a human who has the ability to transform into galactic spaceman Ultraman. So, who is this mysterious actor? Appearing at Nuke the Fridge Con 2013 over the weekend, legendary filmmaker Sompote Saengduenchai signed autographs for a multitude of fans to promote the release of Ultraman Forever, a giant 230 plus page book which celebrates the 50th anniversary of Ultraman and the Japanese/American crossover film King Kong vs. Godzilla. A source inside Sompotes entourage indicated that the action/sci-fi feature film would be done in the style of Guillermo del Toros international monsters vs. giant robots hit Pacific Rim. Word has it that I Am Legend alum Will Smith is being sought for the role as the symbiotically coupled human/Ultraman team.
Smith is no stranger to science fiction having appeared in Independence Day, After Earth and the Men in Black franchise.
UPDATE: They are hoping for a release date for the film by 2016 according to Saengduenchai.
Can someone who has seen the final Madoka movie tell me if there's any more mature content than the original series? I watched it with my younger sister and that was probably toeing the line to begin with, but now she's asking me if we can watch the movie together. I also don't want to show it to her if the ending is ultimately hopeless. As dark as Madoka was, the finale was full of hope and that's what she took away from it. I don't want to make her sad.
Renchon you are the best. I want you to be in a fighting game and use Fifty Fifty Eggs as your primary weapon. I don't know why the Fifty Fifty Eggs were so hilarious, but they absolutely were. I think this is Renchon Power.
Also my god that was one evil bunny. This is not a spoiler, because even if you know the bunny is evil, its level of evil must be seen to be believed.
