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Fall Anime 2014 lOTl Unlimited Tomino Works
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Watamote 9
I regret everything.
OTP
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
I dropped this LN after vol.1 because it's pretty shit compare to Index, though i heard it improved in later volume
so it is on there.... it's just not out for a few more hours thus not on the updated list thus I missed it.
Magic Kaito 1412 is still missing though which makes me really sad.
The Tatami Galaxy Series Impressions Proper
EP 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11
This is why I watch anime.
The Tatami Galaxy is not the conventional anime that many are accustomed to. It is a story of a young man searching for that rose-coloured college life that many strive for. However, that life is not easily achieved. If you were given a thousand opportunity to find that perfect life, would you be able to?
The nameless protagonist is a lonely college student, who speaks his thoughts in rapid succession, is tied by the bonds of fate to the cruelest person imaginable. Together with his only true friend and his worst nightmare they attempt to make the most of their drab life. The way the narrative is told is unlike anything I have seen before. The best way to describe it is the contemplations of a madman.
His actions demonstrate the many faults we have as human beings. The strive to better ourselves does not always lead to success and lethargy gets you nowhere. The fools looking for only the best are taken advantage of and those content with the ordinary may live the better life. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best course of action. Best to make your choice before you're trapped in an endless maze of possibilities.
This has to be said. The visuals in this anime are amazing. You'll never see anything like this in any other entertainment medium. Each scene had a specific colour palette to set the mood and tone. The warped imaginings of the sexually deprived were hilarious. The mix of real world cinematography with animation was well done and they managed to capture the essence of a real character in the real world without looking silly or out of place.
This anime was brilliant and will probably be a favorite of mine for a good long while. Would recommend.
So you did like it after all! It brings a smile to my face when I see that someone else has enjoyed this series. It's my personal favorite of Yuasa's work.
Great write-up, by the way!
ThatChairMan
Member
While simplistic and not very descriptive, I much prefer these kinds of titles compared to those long titles that need to describe the exact scenario and gimmick of the series.
Steins;Gate 16
Somewhere along the line I 'caught feels' and this was the first episode that hit me. The letter left to Mr. Braun from
Fuck.
it seems the only way to move to the beta time line is to destroy the current.
I think thats enough for the night.
Somewhere along the line I 'caught feels' and this was the first episode that hit me. The letter left to Mr. Braun from
the original Suzuha that commited suicide.
Fuck.
Suzuha for Mayuri,
I think thats enough for the night.
The Tatami Galaxy Series Impressions Proper
EP 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11
This is why I watch anime.
The Tatami Galaxy is not the conventional anime that many are accustomed to. It is a story of a young man searching for that rose-coloured college life that many strive for. However, that life is not easily achieved. If you were given a thousand opportunity to find that perfect life, would you be able to?
The nameless protagonist is a lonely college student, who speaks his thoughts in rapid succession, is tied by the bonds of fate to the cruelest person imaginable. Together with his only true friend and his worst nightmare they attempt to make the most of their drab life. The way the narrative is told is unlike anything I have seen before. The best way to describe it is the contemplations of a madman.
His actions demonstrate the many faults we have as human beings. The strive to better ourselves does not always lead to success and lethargy gets you nowhere. The fools looking for only the best are taken advantage of and those content with the ordinary may live the better life. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best course of action. Best to make your choice before you're trapped in an endless maze of possibilities.
This has to be said. The visuals in this anime are amazing. You'll never see anything like this in any other entertainment medium. Each scene had a specific colour palette to set the mood and tone. The warped imaginings of the sexually deprived were hilarious. The mix of real world cinematography with animation was well done and they managed to capture the essence of an animated character in the real world without looking silly or out of place.
This anime was brilliant and will probably be a favorite of mine for a good long while. Would recommend.
Yup, the Tatami Galaxy is quite good. I watched it during a period of time where it was especially resonant for me, so I have fond memories of it.
Nice review btw, you nailed it.
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
Yeah at least being low budget doesn't make the adaptation itself bad. I wish mahouka had been low budget faithful adaptation rather than the high budget mess it turned out to be.
I really envy the F/S Night fans who are getting both.
phoenix296
Member
Thank you both.
Tatami is certainly an experience that will stick with me. The bizarreness of the narrative and the visuals is so endearing. The actual plot isn't anything special but the way it's presented is fantastic.
Femmeworth
Banned
Maybe it sounds slightly better in Japanese.
DurararaX2 Sho PV
http://youtu.be/nCUHLDDK8o8
http://youtu.be/nCUHLDDK8o8
phoenix296
Member
They're still making references to the superior work on the monitor at the beginning. Why is this three cours?
Crash Station
Member
The hell kind of contortionist do you have to be to pull that off?
I think Ufotable is going to ruin anime for me.
I see Rin's stupid profile pic in this PV surrounded by crappy background art.
Well, she would have to be part elastic.
Or be sawn in half.
And I despise myself for knowing that both possibilities have their fetishists.
F/SN Ep. 00
Yeah that was alright.
Pretty boring up until the Lancer confrontation but nowhere near as boring as I remember the prologue being in the VN where it just dragged on and on and I just wanted to get that section over with. Production values are very impressive as expected and Fukusawa seems to be doing very solid work on the musical side of things (loved the OST for Aku no Hana).
But yeah I'm just gonna be hoping the show manages to salvage the source material as much as it can. At the very least some fights later on should be really great to watch.
Yeah that was alright.
Pretty boring up until the Lancer confrontation but nowhere near as boring as I remember the prologue being in the VN where it just dragged on and on and I just wanted to get that section over with. Production values are very impressive as expected and Fukusawa seems to be doing very solid work on the musical side of things (loved the OST for Aku no Hana).
But yeah I'm just gonna be hoping the show manages to salvage the source material as much as it can. At the very least some fights later on should be really great to watch.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Time travel isn't something to tuturu with.
Been a while since we've had a serious military mecha anime dealing with serious military mecha issues.
Crash Station
Member
Terraformars 2
This censorship is beyond obtrusive. Why even make the show if it's going to be a black screen for entire episodes once we get to Mars? Even if the production values are sub-par, I could have enjoyed this as a fan of the source material, but goddamn is this censorship making it difficult.
Such a disappointment
This censorship is beyond obtrusive. Why even make the show if it's going to be a black screen for entire episodes once we get to Mars? Even if the production values are sub-par, I could have enjoyed this as a fan of the source material, but goddamn is this censorship making it difficult.
Such a disappointment
Admiral Woofington
Member
It pleases me that you guys have gotten to the amazing part of the show. This is where Hoooooooooooin really shines as a protagonist as before he was just a weirdo who lead a group of smart people.
They're going to finish adapting all the remaining novels. I think about 10 books left? 3 cours doesn't seem that much for that amount of material.
too-too-roo
I like Heavy Object.
Not sure I've ever thought of Alice's voice being that high, though.
I wonder about Durarara being 3 cours, too.
The first series was 2 cours and covered 3 volumes.
This is definitely covering the next 3, but I wonder how much more they can fit in with an extra cour?
Not sure I've ever thought of Alice's voice being that high, though.
Yeah, I think its been said there's some kind of naming convention that they're all named after alcoholic drinks of various types.
I wonder about Durarara being 3 cours, too.
The first series was 2 cours and covered 3 volumes.
This is definitely covering the next 3, but I wonder how much more they can fit in with an extra cour?
Grendizer 15
Sometimes, anime is best without context:
Sometimes, anime is best without context:
Even in context I don't understand this.
Flaming Ghost Planet is the coolest place in the universe, no foolin.
Magma Hell is probably a place on Flaming Ghost Planet
*Dresden Avatar Quote*
The Vega Unified Forces invented a device that makes you FABULOUS.
Admiral Woofington
Member
So apparently I need to watch this show?
Basileus777
Member
Wait, the first season covered 3 volumes in 24 episodes and now they're going to cram the remaining 10 volumes in 36 episodes? That sounds troublesome.
indeed. as long as it's a decent adaption it will still be fun to watch. Animation isn't really a big deal for me, as long as it isn't super terrible I can deal, I will just make fun of some of the noticeably bad stuff but it won't ruin a show for me.
as for mahouka, I enjoyed it, but I don't know the source material.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Encroaching on Tomino's territory, eh
Although Alicia Sloppyjoes is some next level shit
I can't stop laughing.
Admiral Woofington
Member
"S-senpai we can't hold them off"
"There's too many of them. We have to retreat!"
"Senpai. You go on ahead. I'll stay back and provide cover fire"
"Don't be ridiculous. You won't make it out alive"
"I know. But for you. I'll do it for you."
"Your heroic sacrifice shall echo through history. The legend shall inspire every new recruit. Alicia Sloppyjoes you will not be forgotten."
"There's too many of them. We have to retreat!"
"Senpai. You go on ahead. I'll stay back and provide cover fire"
"Don't be ridiculous. You won't make it out alive"
"I know. But for you. I'll do it for you."
"Your heroic sacrifice shall echo through history. The legend shall inspire every new recruit. Alicia Sloppyjoes you will not be forgotten."
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
Durararararaa 3 cours?
Nice!
Nice!
The latter is actually more proper pacing though lol
Jex
Member
The best part is once it's done Durrzzzarara will have had 4 cours worth of anime while Baccano! only has 1. Screw this.
This doesn't even really exist yet and it's already the worst.
Turin Turambar
Member
(About From the New World)
It isn't exactly
a "phase" in the lore of the setting, it seems in this world homosexual relationships are as common as the heterosexual relationships. It just happens that given some plot advancement and plot twists, none of the relationships can last.
Turin Turambar
Member
Zombies and boobs. The new secret High School of the Dead season.
AquaWateria
Member
In a good or bad way.
Passive Assassin
Member
The Tatami Galaxy Series Impressions Proper
EP 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11
This is why I watch anime.
The Tatami Galaxy is not the conventional anime that many are accustomed to. It is a story of a young man searching for that rose-coloured college life that many strive for. However, that life is not easily achieved. If you were given a thousand opportunity to find that perfect life, would you be able to?
The nameless protagonist is a lonely college student, who speaks his thoughts in rapid succession, is tied by the bonds of fate to the cruelest person imaginable. Together with his only true friend and his worst nightmare they attempt to make the most of their drab life. The way the narrative is told is unlike anything I have seen before. The best way to describe it is the contemplations of a madman.
His actions demonstrate the many faults we have as human beings. The strive to better ourselves does not always lead to success and lethargy gets you nowhere. The fools looking for only the best are taken advantage of and those content with the ordinary may live the better life. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best course of action. Best to make your choice before you're trapped in an endless maze of possibilities.
This has to be said. The visuals in this anime are amazing. You'll never see anything like this in any other entertainment medium. Each scene had a specific colour palette to set the mood and tone. The warped imaginings of the sexually deprived were hilarious. The mix of real world cinematography with animation was well done and they managed to capture the essence of an animated character in the real world without looking silly or out of place.
This anime was brilliant and will probably be a favorite of mine for a good long while. Would recommend.
great series. is there anything else college themed unlike golden time? ghost banri killed the series for me.
Jex
Member
AquaWateria
Member
The best way.
I'm definitely gonna watch it.
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