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Fall 2013 Anime |OT2| The Rise and Fall of Kyoto
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Movie 7 almost negates it though.
It was so bad...
I think the underlying theme and character journey in the series is just plain bad. Cocktoe and Shitki are not interesting characters, and their relationship is not well written or engaging on any emotional level. The good parts of the story are those which are either completely stand alone (like 5 and 6), or based on one-off external conflicts which are action packed (like 3). Otherwise in general KnK can fuck off.
Movie 7 almost negates it though.
It was so bad...
Eps 10 of F/Z shouldn't exist either.
But that's one of the best episodes...
But they stretching page of Rin pissing in her skirt and turning it into superkidz eps
So out of place.. In series where underlining consequences of the action, they make filler out of little kids doing very stupid thing and get out like superhero.
Maximilian Kolbe
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Symphogear season 3 announced in live event
Updatefficial confirmed
https://twitter.com/SYMPHOGEAR/status/411821870351011840
Update
fficial confirmedhttps://twitter.com/SYMPHOGEAR/status/411821870351011840
R_thanatos
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Stop reaffirming the fact that the French are horrible people
hey hey what did french people do ?
Well that was short lived :/
Cashew chicken <3
Lol yeah that wouldnt last long either but I'd create one if I knew how to photoshop/make a good OP. Cause nobody else seems to want to do it.
But someone who has seen more of the franchise should probably do it.
Yeah its a great deal!
Hmmm. thats an interesting observation. Youre right they do sound similar.
Oh man. so much awesome stuff ahead of you. Its consistently fantastic. Right to the end. One of the very best in all of anime.
This episode was pretty subdued and actually kind of cute and sweet instead of outright perverse. The girl was a sweetheart too.
Oh man. you are going to wig the fuck out later on.
I have a figurine of Hanekawa in this form. Soooo good.
Symphogear season 3 announced in live event
Update
https://twitter.com/SYMPHOGEAR/status/411821870351011840
hosannainexcelsis
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I can corroborate this. I'm not sure what they did, but the space ships stopped bothering me completely after the first few episodes, when before they always seemed really out of place.
R_thanatos
Member
Kyousougiga - 09
Ah AH ..this episode is almost trolling material.
With an episode called "let's think of a solution together" and such a strong opening speech ( that would usually be something reserved for pre final events ) by our main heroine THIS happenned !
Congratulations kyousougiga
Then i have this WTF explanation even before i get an answer .. i was surprised ... and then the true WTF happens !
Masterfull
Very awesome episode !
Ah AH ..this episode is almost trolling material.
With an episode called "let's think of a solution together" and such a strong opening speech ( that would usually be something reserved for pre final events ) by our main heroine THIS happenned !
Congratulations kyousougiga
Then i have this WTF explanation even before i get an answer .. i was surprised ... and then the true WTF happens !
Masterfull
Very awesome episode !
Theonik
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All we need is 30 posters with each adoring a different PreCure avatar starting from Futari Wa.
The PreCure DX of OTs. Or we can downscale and do it with just 5.
It's a good deal yes. You should get The Girl Who Leapt Through Time too.
Is this your first time through Gunbuster? If you are like this now wait till you get further.
WUG? Is this the spinoff of Girls Und Panzer when they've all grown up and become part of a celebrity culture? Wives Und Girlfriends?
Major spoilers following:
I saw this last night, and unlike the majority of people, I adored this film to the high heavens. It was a further deconstruction of the magical girl genre, with a plot twist that would make M. Night Shamalama blush. I was told prior a plot twist would occur (or read about it, since anywhere that had a topic about this film was not shy screaming about the plot twist, thankfully not the actual details of the twist). My original theory the twist involved Homura being a witch, and I couldn't understand why people hated on this film so much. Then that moment occurred (The Hug of DEATH!!!). I'm sure every person, who wasn't aware of the twist thought the film was going to end on another happy note but nope!
The ending is a very controversy one, and I fully understand why. Yet in my case I was enamored by the balls it took to execute such an ending. I enjoyed the finale for the TV show and second film. It was an upbeat way to conclude everything, but it was a different approach to what I would expect from Gen. This conclusion seems is a fitting one for the series, especially with a writer who hates everything about magical girls (and life). And c'mon, who didn't adore seeing Kyubi getting horribly punished; my heart was touched during those moments.
The film is open-ended enough for Gen to make another film. I would love to see another one that focuses on Homura Vs. Madoka. Yet if this is truly the end of Madoka Magica, I am quite content.
The ending is a very controversy one, and I fully understand why. Yet in my case I was enamored by the balls it took to execute such an ending. I enjoyed the finale for the TV show and second film. It was an upbeat way to conclude everything, but it was a different approach to what I would expect from Gen. This conclusion seems is a fitting one for the series, especially with a writer who hates everything about magical girls (and life). And c'mon, who didn't adore seeing Kyubi getting horribly punished; my heart was touched during those moments.
The film is open-ended enough for Gen to make another film. I would love to see another one that focuses on Homura Vs. Madoka. Yet if this is truly the end of Madoka Magica, I am quite content.
This series ended on a high note, and it will make my top ten list for this year.
5/5
R_thanatos
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IS 2 - 11
I think infinite stratos is actually TRYING to make the most boring and insipid moments they can.
This is incredible ..you cannot make a more boring and predictable school trip episode if you tried
To all Gaffers , think of the most boring school trip episode you can , and it will not be as generic and boring as this episode was .
I'm actually impressed.! i've seen my share of kyoto schoil trips in anime , but this has to be one of the most uninspired EVER
Having read the books , I ..cannot ... Argh*
I think infinite stratos is actually TRYING to make the most boring and insipid moments they can.
This is incredible ..you cannot make a more boring and predictable school trip episode if you tried
To all Gaffers , think of the most boring school trip episode you can , and it will not be as generic and boring as this episode was .
I'm actually impressed.! i've seen my share of kyoto schoil trips in anime , but this has to be one of the most uninspired EVER
Having read the books , I ..cannot ... Argh*
Log Horizon Episode 11:
Well now, that is one way to make a beach episode not suck, maybe it mostly not about the beach and have a whole bunch of plot relevant events going on around it. Indeed the next arc has kicked off by splitting the narrative in twain, with focus given to junior player training camp and a mysterious and tense invitation to The Palace of Eternal Ice to engage in more political intrigue with Duke Sergiatte Cowen. Also, it seems the industrial revolution is nearly at hand but right now is just kind of a background event. Log Horizon really does amaze me with how nuanced and sophisticated it is being with its world.
Well now, that is one way to make a beach episode not suck, maybe it mostly not about the beach and have a whole bunch of plot relevant events going on around it. Indeed the next arc has kicked off by splitting the narrative in twain, with focus given to junior player training camp and a mysterious and tense invitation to The Palace of Eternal Ice to engage in more political intrigue with Duke Sergiatte Cowen. Also, it seems the industrial revolution is nearly at hand but right now is just kind of a background event. Log Horizon really does amaze me with how nuanced and sophisticated it is being with its world.
Mobile Suit ZZ Gundam - 1 - 47 [END]
Probably my favorite among 0079 and Zeta that came before it. Judau was a really likeable lead, and it was refreshing to have one that wouldn't submit to the authority of adults like the two protagonists before him. It still had that somewhat silly theme of all the girls flocking towards the main character, but at least with this installment it also provided some yuri-goggles for Roux and Elle. While there was never a situation you could consider the two to be close, their constant bickering gave enough material for their shipping to be possible. I felt the second half of the show was stronger than the first, probably because they diverted the focus from a comedic tone to a more serious approach, which was necessary when you're building up to the eventual showdown between Judau and Haman.
Haman Karn continues to be one of my favorite antagonists from the UC timeline
Oh, and glad
Onwards to Char's Counterattack!
Probably my favorite among 0079 and Zeta that came before it. Judau was a really likeable lead, and it was refreshing to have one that wouldn't submit to the authority of adults like the two protagonists before him. It still had that somewhat silly theme of all the girls flocking towards the main character, but at least with this installment it also provided some yuri-goggles for Roux and Elle. While there was never a situation you could consider the two to be close, their constant bickering gave enough material for their shipping to be possible. I felt the second half of the show was stronger than the first, probably because they diverted the focus from a comedic tone to a more serious approach, which was necessary when you're building up to the eventual showdown between Judau and Haman.
Haman Karn continues to be one of my favorite antagonists from the UC timeline
just wished she didn't bit the dust in the final battle against Judau T_T.
Oh, and glad
to see that Kamille apparently recovered from his mindfuck from last season.
Onwards to Char's Counterattack!
Theonik
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VVV 22
Kinda eh episode. I just can't see how they can end this at this point.
at least Eru-Eruhu is back now.
Infinite Stratos S2 11
Crap episode again this time they didn't even have the Tabane moments to justify.
Yuushibu 11
Surprisingly acceptable episode. Everything with store managed was good and the Star Trek oldguy stuff was also good. Dumb drama all the same though. Some nice sakuga too. Not sure if my expectations were set low at that point though.
Kinda eh episode. I just can't see how they can end this at this point.
at least Eru-Eruhu is back now.
Infinite Stratos S2 11
Crap episode again this time they didn't even have the Tabane moments to justify.
Yuushibu 11
Surprisingly acceptable episode. Everything with store managed was good and the Star Trek oldguy stuff was also good. Dumb drama all the same though. Some nice sakuga too. Not sure if my expectations were set low at that point though.
I think my biggest issue right now is that now I want to watch Mushishi again after I finish this. DAT MUSHISHI.
I love this show. So creepy and mysterious.
In the most overwhelming amount of cases, yes.
Stop reaffirming the fact that the French are horrible people
Well Im not French but Louisiana is steeped in French speaking culture. I have come to love it.
Sometimes bad opinions happen.
Oh man. how can you hate on a young Rin episode?
R_thanatos
Member
Log horizon - 11
Yet again an awesome episode , full a excellent dialog and event.
Almost flawless adaptation..can't wait for next week.
Log horizon is trully THE MMO anime we deserve after Hack & Sao. it's finally here !
Such a superb political episode and again one of the ways to do a beach episode right ..i have no complains
Yet again an awesome episode , full a excellent dialog and event.
Almost flawless adaptation..can't wait for next week.
Log horizon is trully THE MMO anime we deserve after Hack & Sao. it's finally here !
hey hey lady , i'm here , too what's the price ??
Such a superb political episode and again one of the ways to do a beach episode right ..i have no complains
I need an Akatsuki figurine. Like asap.
Basileus777
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Log horizon - 11
There's something disconcerting about watching a beach episode while it's snowing outside.
There's something disconcerting about watching a beach episode while it's snowing outside.
R_thanatos
Member
Ahah i'll be first , cajun ..
You're not going to outsmart me on this one.
It was just as planned since they
were in a Ice castle
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
GBF 09
Holy shit Bearguy-san. This was the best episode of GBF to date, Bearguy-san is the greatest Gundam ever created and I want to buy all of his merchandise. I am totally bummed out I missed out on his Gunpla
Every scene involving him was great. The Rocky inspired training montage was totally awesome. Bearguy is the definition of a champion.
Also Caro was awesome.
Holy shit Bearguy-san. This was the best episode of GBF to date, Bearguy-san is the greatest Gundam ever created and I want to buy all of his merchandise. I am totally bummed out I missed out on his Gunpla
Every scene involving him was great. The Rocky inspired training montage was totally awesome. Bearguy is the definition of a champion.
Also Caro was awesome.
Dedication Through Light
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Funi finally announced home releases for a few things
The Devil is a Part-Timer will release on Blu-ray and DVD in summer 2014!
Hetalia: The Beautiful World - The boys are back and will be hitting shelves on DVD in summer 2014!
Senran Kagura These ninja ladies are bouncing onto shelves on Blu-ray and DVD in summer 2014!
The Devil is a Part-Timer will release on Blu-ray and DVD in summer 2014!
Hetalia: The Beautiful World - The boys are back and will be hitting shelves on DVD in summer 2014!
Senran Kagura These ninja ladies are bouncing onto shelves on Blu-ray and DVD in summer 2014!
astrogamer
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Valvrave 22
Really hard to see how this will all tie up though they are probably leading to some sort of leading ending that will lead to season 3. They practically wasted an entire episode in terms of plot progresson
Really hard to see how this will all tie up though they are probably leading to some sort of leading ending that will lead to season 3. They practically wasted an entire episode in terms of plot progresson
Razgriz-Specter
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Steins;Gate movie tonight, im really excited.
Same, holding out hope for a Figma specifically at least.
Basileus777
Member
Space Brothers 86
God dammit, not more Hibito.
God dammit, not more Hibito.
Maou-sama is a definite buy.
12/14 10:56 [Mirai Nikki EP. 9]
Detective wannabe is smart. He cleared up a question that I had. I was wondering about paradoxes and stuff, but since it shows the person's view and not the ultimate truth there is no chance of any paradox happening.
Protag don't know how psychopath stalkers think. He discovers how to control Yuno like a dog, and does that by telling the worst lie he could have told.
12/14 11:23 [Mirai Nikki EP. 10]
Mur Mur is the best character.
No. Ninth is the best character ever. Oh God she's sooooo gooooooood.
Yukki is clueless, nothing new here.
Well, that escalated quickly.
12/14 11:45 [Mirai Nikki EP. 11]
Ninth > All. Nothing else matters.
Detective wannabe is smart. He cleared up a question that I had. I was wondering about paradoxes and stuff, but since it shows the person's view and not the ultimate truth there is no chance of any paradox happening.
Protag don't know how psychopath stalkers think. He discovers how to control Yuno like a dog, and does that by telling the worst lie he could have told.
And Tenth dies so that takes us down to 7 right? I'm eagerly awaiting the twist that will drive the latter half of the anime.
12/14 11:23 [Mirai Nikki EP. 10]
Mur Mur is the best character.
No. Ninth is the best character ever. Oh God she's sooooo gooooooood.
Yukki is clueless, nothing new here.
Well, that escalated quickly.
12/14 11:45 [Mirai Nikki EP. 11]
Ninth > All. Nothing else matters.
astrogamer
Member
Log horizon 11
Obligatory Beach episode plus some plot progression with the nobility.
Obligatory Beach episode plus some plot progression with the nobility.
I forgot to finish this show. I think the story just got boring and I moved on.
The manga is no better after countless chapters, wasted potential.
Dedication Through Light
Member
But the Prime Minister is one of the best characters of his type in the genre demographic, and Magness and even Yuuki gets rather incredible beyond the places where the anime ended. Its a hidden gem.
Star Driver 13-19
There's a line in episode 19 when one of the Glittering Crux members says something like "the game of Cybodies is only fun when played straight". But oh god, there is such a thing as TOO straight.
Episode 16, the mini-arc conclusion, is by far the best episode of this stretch. Not only because it's the culmination of the inevitable in
, but because of the little backstory sequence we get. The story it tells is one that I'm sure I've seen in exactly the same format elsewhere, but at least it's a little moment of character development and it's nicely directed. I've also enjoyed a small stretch of episode 19 when
.
At the moment, I'm watching the very end of episode 19. The fight sequence is fantastically well animated and directed. It's also dull as dishwater. With no stakes and no thematic relevance to anything that's happened in the rest of the episode, what's the point?
I should have just watched the film, shouldn't I?
There's a line in episode 19 when one of the Glittering Crux members says something like "the game of Cybodies is only fun when played straight". But oh god, there is such a thing as TOO straight.
Episode 16, the mini-arc conclusion, is by far the best episode of this stretch. Not only because it's the culmination of the inevitable in
the second seal breaking
Wako nearly knifes Takuto
At the moment, I'm watching the very end of episode 19. The fight sequence is fantastically well animated and directed. It's also dull as dishwater. With no stakes and no thematic relevance to anything that's happened in the rest of the episode, what's the point?
I should have just watched the film, shouldn't I?
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Symphogear season 3 announced in live event
Update
https://twitter.com/SYMPHOGEAR/status/411821870351011840
They ruined my dream of a reincarnated Miyukichi so this show is dead to me!
How much of Cowboy Bebop have you watched?
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Sekai Seifuku/World Conquest CM - now with animation.
astrogamer
Member
Strike the Blood 11
So now they meet the princess and are now going to fight their angel friend.
So now they meet the princess and are now going to fight their angel friend.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Wow best one for Kurobas yet this season, stylish and hot.
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