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[Theonik]

Super YoYo 16-18
Giving up a competition out of joy that one's brother broke his mental cripple. Check
Injuries check.
Old rivals cheering the hero on check
New weird dudes with terrrible accents check
Traveling around the world to find the ultimate YoYo and horrible German accents check
Preparation for ultimate rival throwdown check.
Dis gun b gud.

 

[dakkumauji]

Strike The Blood 09

Harem antics with sudden angels!

This still feels like Index-lite though I guess all the Asagi stuff was enjoyable and the peak into her past was interesting.

 

[Gazoinks]

Yamato 2199 18

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The crew seems to be taking this ghostly possession in stride.

For a second I thought Rei had just gotten bored by Shinohara's story and fucked off.

This recon subplot feels pretty rushed. I think the writers originally planned a tense, drawn-out scene where Shinohara got back just before the ship started to leave but had to cut it for time.

That battle was the hypest shit. The fighting, and the reveals, and using the WMG to propel the ship backwards and blow up the enemy core and fleet at the same time...So. Awesome.

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Yeah. Everyone's just like, "Oh, she's taken over by the ghost of an alien entity? Yeah alright."

 

[Save 'N Quit]

Yowamushi Pedal 2

Onoda is such a likeable MC. I just can't help but smile every time he displays his anime obsession.

I did feel bad for him during that part of the race though. Thankfully, Miki was there to help bring back his spirit.

Imazumi definitely makes some of the best reaction faces in the show. The man does not want those girls following him lol.

Pretty hilarious how he can't really handle Miki.

 

[chickdigger802]

hxh 106

wish the pacing was a bit tighter, but its been pretty fun.

 

[AnathemicOne]

It was basically a tease for the author's next story (Umineko), although the anime kind of messed up the tease (and the Umineko anime itself ended up pretty bad too).

I think I'll stay away from Umineko for now after all I've heard about it.

 

[Vito]

Man I'm still not sure how I feel about Arise after the 2nd episode. Aside from Sawashiro voicing Logicomas my brain still goes "Wrong voice!" more often than not.

 

[Andrew J.]

Yamato 2199 19

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Yurisha's laying on the WMG-as-nuclear-weapons metaphor pretty thick.

Melda's back! She really was absent from the story too long.

I guess this episode was mostly setup. Next one should be exciting, though!

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

I'm not sure if Branduil is responsible for what just happened, but I sure am shaking my fist at him right now.

 

[AnathemicOne]

Log Horizon - 09

Shiroe is a great character.

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LUL btw I controlz ur bankz

was priceless haha.

Escape scene was enjoyable too.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Kuroko's Basketball 2 Episode 34 – I Will Defeat You!!

Intense and incredible episode that makes one wonder just how blind a manager can be or perhaps amazed at how they are able to position themselves to turn this into one of the most physical games of basketball to ever be conceived.

Two minutes at the start dedicated to going over last episodes flashback was a bit much but that scene never doesnt ever invoke feelings of pain.

Hanamiya does have a great voice (Jun F) and incredible character song.

 

[Theonik]

I'm not sure if Branduil is responsible for what just happened, but I sure am shaking my fist at him right now.

You bring Onpu much shame.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

You bring Onpu much shame.

Wish it was Yayoi, at least she's pretty shameful on the dark parts of the net. Onpu is an idol, so clearly she's clean because falsified logic.

 

[AnathemicOne]

So here I am listening to Higurashi Kai's 2nd OP on youtube or otherwise known as Naraku no Hana and I see... ponies...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0xXDlsoZIc

Why? Why must this exist?

 

[Theonik]

Wish it was Yayoi, at least she's pretty shameful on the dark parts of the net. Onpu is an idol, so clearly she's clean because falsified logic.

On a positive note though you did end up promoting here to a new audience.

So here I am listening to Higurashi Kai's 2nd OP on youtube or otherwise known as Naraku no Hana and I see... ponies...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0xXDlsoZIc

Why? Why must this exist?

I've been using an animated version of this as my avatar on the DF forums for years now.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

On a positive note though you did end up promoting here to a new audience.

Not the best method tbh.

 

[Syrinx]

KirbYayoi on SOS? smh.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

And now Syrinx won't ever look at me the same.

It just keeps coming!

 

[jbug617]

Kuroko no Basket S2 9

This is one of my favorite matches in the series due to it's truly the bad guys vs the good guys.

 

[Save 'N Quit]

Kuroko no Basket S2 9

lol Ahomine certainly lives up to his name.

Kiyoshi is a goddamn trooper. The abuse he took to protect his teammates was hard to watch, but his tenacity and speech is inspiring.

 

[R_thanatos]

That's true. The last couple of battles were cool, especially the first, but they all felt kinda like trivial encounters. Hope we encounter someone who's a real challenge for Shiroe so we can have an awesome strategy battle.

Don't worry.

The first battles were necessary to put a better focus on the game mecanics ...because you need the viewer to be aware of the game mecanics to explain how you'll break them.
The logical conclusion is either to introduce more game mecanics or to break those mecanics in some way.

So here I am listening to Higurashi Kai's 2nd OP on youtube or otherwise known as Naraku no Hana and I see... ponies...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0xXDlsoZIc

Why? Why must this exist?

..........
i have no words.

 

[madp]

Well, Kirby, don't leave us in suspense. Did you ever solve your heartburn problem?

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Well, Kirby, don't leave us in suspense. Did you ever solve your heartburn problem?

Yes, actually. Had nothing to do with what was mentioned. It was just coincidental obviously.

 

[Jarmel]

Yes, actually. Had nothing to do with what was mentioned. It was just coincidental obviously.

Don't eat spicy food before masturbating.

 

[strangedopamine]

Oreimo S2 Episode 1-3

So far so good, nothing perticularly bad in the first 2 episodes just not as good as the 1st season. Episode 3 was great, finally get to see some Saori backstory! She is definately my favourite character in this and I'm glad she got an episode to herself eventually.

 

[Joe Molotov]

Yes, actually. Had nothing to do with what was mentioned. It was just coincidental obviously.

I think we all know what the cause was...

 

[Syrinx]

Don't eat spicy food before masturbating.

And if you do, at least make sure to wash your hands.

 

[Articalys]

A Letter To Momo finally has a solicitation for the R1 BD/DVD release, for June 2014.

https://twitter.com/WTK/status/406886699843596288

 

[AnathemicOne]

I've been using an animated version of this as my avatar on the DF forums for years now.

..........
i have no words.

Don't get me wrong, it is a good parody animation-wise. It's just... ponies. Feels like a bastardization of a great OP.

 

[dimb]

A Letter To Momo finally has a solicitation for the R1 BD/DVD release, for June 2014.

A very timely release.

 

[Branduil]

Ichika no ecchi

notlikethis.gif

 

[astrogamer]

Steins;Gate Movie
Wow. That was pretty good. The sense of hopelessness was really profound

Spoiler

when Kurisu traveled back in time before Okabe disappeared and then, it increased when Kurisu got Okabe killed. Even though Kurisu was kept being led to complacency, something drove her back and those final scenes made me happy that there is some resolution to this love after the earlier events of this movie

.

 

[Theonik]

Don't get me wrong, it is a good parody animation-wise. It's just... ponies. Feels like a bastardization of a great OP.

Not the best method tbh.

The end justifies the means.

 

[Chet Rippo]

KirbYayoi on SOS? smh.

SOS follows me on twitter, he must think I'm really boring.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Don't eat spicy food before masturbating.

Now I remember what I ate that night.

I think we all know what the cause was...

This is what happens when I don't actively practice anything

The end justifies the means.

screw you Professor Means

 

[R_thanatos]

Oreimo S2 Episode 1-3

So far so good, nothing perticularly bad in the first 2 episodes just not as good as the 1st season. Episode 3 was great, finally get to see some Saori backstory! She is definately my favourite character in this and I'm glad she got an episode to herself eventually.

I stopped at this point ... at this point you're on your own.

Don't get me wrong, it is a good parody animation-wise. It's just... ponies. Feels like a bastardization of a great OP.

That's it ..that's what i feel about this OP !

 

[ZachDeKoromaru]

Hidamari Sketch: Sae and Hiro Graduation

Shaft could not have done a better job with adapting this and adding so much more.

Spoiler

The very end felt like a conclusion to the anime, which I can see being a possibility though I really hope it isn't though since Ume-sensei hasn't ended the manga yet and I would love the actual conclusion to be animated.

God I'm a mess right now, this was just beautiful.

 

[R_thanatos]

screw you Professor Means

What a horrible character .

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Log horizon - 09

I was pretty sure we would have taken care of this arc ( volume 2 ) in ep 9 but it seems that another episode is needed.

Anyway shiroe evil glasses mode was excellent ... The look on everyone faces when he annonced that was priceless.Too bad we don't have shiroe inner monologue , i guess if you want it you'll need to read the books ( DAT carefull planning )

 

[strangedopamine]

I stopped at this point ... at this point you're on your own.

Hmmm.

Oreimo S2 Episode 4

I saw Sword Art Online figurines in this! Damn you A-1 this wasn't part of the deal.

 

[Syrinx]

School Rumble 9

Poor Harima-kun. Don't quit on your manga writing now dude. You're pretty good. And one day you could take down Kurasuma if you keep at it. And then you meet this hot babe and staying at her house not knowing what to do with yourself. And then you save Tenma's cat but she thinks you're a water nymph. Hopefully you can come out of all of this on top.

Least you don't have to pretend to like her curry.

 

[PdotMichael]

Hidamari Sketch: Sae and Hiro Graduation



Shaft could not have done a better job with adapting this and adding so much more.

Spoiler

The very end felt like a conclusion to the anime, which I can see being a possibility though I really hope it isn't though since Ume-sensei hasn't ended the manga yet and I would love the actual conclusion to be animated.

God I'm a mess right now, this was just beautiful.

Best thing was maybe it wasn't mono no aware porn (the PVs were a little misleading). It's nice to see creative staff who believe that the characters are strong enough to carry such an event.
An extremly refreshed anime graduation.

 

[cajunator]

Character poll results:

http://toaru-summer.dengeki.com/result/index.html



Not sure if this was already posted.

Hmmm. I can deal with this. AutumnAve will be happy.

Ichika no ecchi

This looks pretty good too.

http://www.kyotoanimation.co.jp/books/phantom/

Illustrator is this guy, I think.

http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=216403

Thanks. Added new artist

 

[ZachDeKoromaru]

Best thing was maybe it wasn't mono no aware porn (the PVs were a little misleading). It's nice to see creative staff who believe that the characters are strong enough to carry such an event.
An extremly refreshed anime graduation.

After going through the entire manga just recently I can say that the staff have made the anime so much better by lengthening chapters and/or adding their own creative direction to the show. It's befitting to have such an awesome adaptation for such a wonderful author like Ume-sensei.

 

[cnet128]

I think I'll stay away from Umineko for now after all I've heard about it.

Umineko is actually a great series with some amazing twists, surprisingly hardcore mystery aspects, and genius-level mindfuckery. Well worth checking out if you have the means. It's just a shame about the anime adaptation.

EDIT:

To elaborate a little, I think what happened is, people criticised Higurashi for "cheating" in its mystery by

Spoiler

including supernatural elements, and having the solution involve a fictitious disease that exists to serve the plot

. (For what it's worth, personally I don't think those elements hurt Higurashi, but I'm pretty sure they brought a fair amount of criticism upon it.)

Then Ryukishi's response to that criticism was Umineko, in which he:

• tells a 100% super-hardcore mystery story (so hardcore that most of the solutions, including the identity of the ultimate "culprit", are never explicitly given, though the reader is provided with more than enough clues to work it all out and strongly encouraged to do so)
• at the same time ALSO tells a
  Spoiler

  supernatural story
  without affecting the integrity of the mystery (while intertwining the two so tightly as to confuse the heck out of everyone in the best possible way)
• turns the entire thing into an examination of the true nature of mysteries and what it means to solve them

It's nothing if not ambitious, and I think it's really well done.

Of course, it's that very ambitious and elaborate nature that makes it such a bitch to adapt, and I'm not surprised the anime adaptation ended in failure =/

 

[Shard]

The thread has actually slowed down a lot from what I have been noticing.

This always happens near the end of an anime season.

 

[jbug617]

Hmmm.

Oreimo S2 Episode 4

I saw Sword Art Online figurines in this! Damn you A-1 this wasn't part of the deal.

Only the best girl was visible i believe (Lisbeth)

 

[Save 'N Quit]

Idol Wrestling 6

Don't care if there's a second hit after the first or if they want to call it something lame like the "Ice cream Somersault".

Her finisher is the flash kick, and that is awesome.

She even had to charge for it.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Tamako Market isn't getting a movie. They already previously announced that there would be a new project coming. They were just talking about the new project, which appears to be an OVA of some sort, but they said that it's going to be "like a movie" in terms of improved quality or whatever.

thank god

gotta save their real resources for Hyouka season 2

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Strike the Blood 9

Good start to a new arc. Kanon is adorable. And Asagi continues to be best girl who clearly won't win although she totally deserves to.

Also I hope Yaze gets another chance to be the cool guy at some point. His short fight scene a couple episodes ago was pretty awesome. His powers remind me of the sickly dude from Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust.

 

[Theonik]

Ojamajo Doremi ♯ 07

*screams internally*

This was a great episode actually.
I really liked this sequence especially. So gooooood.
Also Majo Heart is going to be fun I bet. I like her grumpy stamp so much.
And Hana-chan is such an asshole. Much respect gained.