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Fall Anime 2014 |OT2| Idly waiting for the Dog Days of Sabre
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FINALLY got around to watching this. Interesting and creative and all that - there's not much to say other than it's an excellent piece of independent animation. It's of course not what most people look for when they're watching anime, but it remains excellent animation nonetheless.
I note that, unsurprisingly, it has government funding. I suppose that's the only way someone like Mirai Mizue can afford to create things like this.
How on earth do you bridge the gap between this kind of animation and commercial anime? While it's clearly possible - otherwise Masaaki Yuasa wouldn't get any work, or the Shinya Ohiras of this world - but even recognisably gifted animators in the commercial sector are often not as visually inventive as this. I was thinking about this because of the Animator Expo shorts that Khara is producing; while they're well animated in that there are lots of frames, interesting motion etc., there's not really much of a way to comment on individual flair because what they're actually animating is either someone else's ideas or just pedestrian. Perhaps it's showcasing the skills they need to succeed in the modern industry but it would be nice to see more ideas.
PS I hope that all of you voting for shorts in AOTY haven't forgotten Paulette's Chair!
FINALLY got around to watching this. Interesting and creative and all that - there's not much to say other than it's an excellent piece of independent animation. It's of course not what most people look for when they're watching anime, but it remains excellent animation nonetheless.
I note that, unsurprisingly, it has government funding. I suppose that's the only way someone like Mirai Mizue can afford to create things like this.
How on earth do you bridge the gap between this kind of animation and commercial anime? While it's clearly possible - otherwise Masaaki Yuasa wouldn't get any work, or the Shinya Ohiras of this world - but even recognisably gifted animators in the commercial sector are often not as visually inventive as this. I was thinking about this because of the Animator Expo shorts that Khara is producing; while they're well animated in that there are lots of frames, interesting motion etc., there's not really much of a way to comment on individual flair because what they're actually animating is either someone else's ideas or just pedestrian. Perhaps it's showcasing the skills they need to succeed in the modern industry but it would be nice to see more ideas.
PS I hope that all of you voting for shorts in AOTY haven't forgotten Paulette's Chair!
No, we also haven't forgotten that it's actually available legally on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l03lLXvUx7k here's the official link to noitamina's upload. No, we also haven't forgotten that it's actually available legally on youtube
Oh, thank you! I couldn't remember if it had been or not... and it's in much better quality too... whoops.
For Masashi Hamauzu I'll do it.
I even bought the piano arrangement album and score for it too.
Moral Panic
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So a 1 second song and a 3 minute song have the same artistic value? The argument works both ways.
But which one exactly? This one made by Marco de Blois, perhaps? I've been following Alexis Hunot after seeing another list he prepared for ARTE this year, and I'm glad his opinion is well valued and featured on this other one.
And precisely yesterday (December, 27) Mr. Hunot linked on his personal 'blog' (http://www.zewebanim.com/blog/) to a recent and very interesting interview with Isao Takahata, where Mr. Takahata mentions again his willingness to make yet another film, even if he isn't able to complete it in the end:
http://blogs.indiewire.com/animatio...ale-of-the-princess-kaguya-swan-song-20141223Immersed in Movies: Isao Takahata Talks 'The Tale of the Princess Kaguya' Swan Song | Animation Scoop said:
That producer call-out... wouldn't Mr. Nishimura be enough to completely fulfil Toshio Suzuki's position? Too busy with another project?
Seeing such enthusiasm about a reviewer from YouTube made me think for a moment that Grumpy Jii-san was back...
from the dead. :'-(
I first read his post as Grumpy Jii-san too D:
Admiral Woofington
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I liked Gigguk/Anime Zone reviews. Haven't heard of him for a while but I decided to check out Fate Zero thanks to him. Now I have AnimeGAF.
Basileus777
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Ace of the Diamond 62
Goddamn, that was a hell of a choke job. Even know that it was coming, the series of fuckups was amazing to watch.
Goddamn, that was a hell of a choke job. Even know that it was coming, the series of fuckups was amazing to watch.
hosannainexcelsis
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Not surprising, being an NTV production and all. If I had to guess, I'd peg Morio Asaka (Chihayafuru) as the director.
MikeHattsu
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Hi-sCool! Seha Girls 09
The most ad-like episode so far.
The most ad-like episode so far.
Erroneously labeling everything Slice of Life will be the next big thing.
Turin Turambar
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I can confirm I totally forgotten about it. But thanks for the reminder, let's see if it can enter somehow...
I think this year has been stronger in the movie / ova / shorts category than in the series category.
PS and I will remind people that Mushishi not only had a very solid second season in tv, it also aired the very good Sun-Eating shade OVA in Jan 4th 2014. So I expect seeing it in your lists.
This one
And second part
SliceSabre
Banned
My AOTY list is complete. All that remains is to do a bit of a write up for the last four. Rail Wars! will finally get the respect it deserves.
~wan
~wan
Good to know. Thanks for this info, man!
MikeHattsu
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Gugure! Kokkuri-san 09
Hm... That doesn't look like Sean Co***ry...
There's hair loss and failed jokes and nobody cares about Inugami.
Hm... That doesn't look like Sean Co***ry...
There's hair loss and failed jokes and nobody cares about Inugami.
Kiniro Mosaic S2 PV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWojfgaKjnE&feature=youtu.be
Admiral Woofington
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I'm starting to see a pattern with anime referencing famous western artists/figures and bleeping their names. Gintama does this too if I recall correctly.
MikeHattsu
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Looks like Kiniro Mosaic.
Shirobako 2
Despite the drama intertwined with it, I found myself more interested in the audio production side of things as I'd never really considered that part of the process. The rest just seemed whatever, at least until they settled on Arupin's character and things took a turn for the hilarious..I have some concern that' I'll be enamored with the creative process to the point that I don't really sympathize with the characters going forward but we'll see.
Despite the drama intertwined with it, I found myself more interested in the audio production side of things as I'd never really considered that part of the process. The rest just seemed whatever, at least until they settled on Arupin's character and things took a turn for the hilarious..I have some concern that' I'll be enamored with the creative process to the point that I don't really sympathize with the characters going forward but we'll see.
I just died from cute overload. Hello!
Turin Turambar
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FS/N UBW
You know, apart from the all the flaws I already picked in the previous episodes with the setup, the characters and the writing, this is feeling like... too small. The battle for the Grail is feeling small, while in F/Z the way the changed povs sometimes to different Masters and different Servants all with different personalities made it feel bigger.
Here, at least for this first part, it focused too much on Shirou relation with Rin and Archer and with Caster as the evil bad boss to beat. Berserk and Lancer didn't appear again since their first fight, his masters haven't had any protagonism, Rider died super soon, etc.
You know, apart from the all the flaws I already picked in the previous episodes with the setup, the characters and the writing, this is feeling like... too small. The battle for the Grail is feeling small, while in F/Z the way the changed povs sometimes to different Masters and different Servants all with different personalities made it feel bigger.
Here, at least for this first part, it focused too much on Shirou relation with Rin and Archer and with Caster as the evil bad boss to beat. Berserk and Lancer didn't appear again since their first fight, his masters haven't had any protagonism, Rider died super soon, etc.
Maximilian Kolbe
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I hope you guys vote Shirobako as AOTY like crazy, from worst show of the year(Glasslip) to best show of the year, PA Works make a biggest come back ever.
MikeHattsu
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Hi-sCool! Seha Girls 10
Should have gone with that Streets of Rage one.
It's Jet Set Radiooo and power up!
Should have gone with that Streets of Rage one.
It's Jet Set Radiooo and power up!
FSN UBW 12
I've really been enjoying this show coming right off of Fate Zero. I understand a lot of the complaints, but personally it's been a joy and a great contrast to its prequel. I think I started watching it the day after I finally finished Zero, and it's nice to have a sense of silly idealism and hope compared to the despair and brutality of Zero. I definitely like it a lot more than the first F/SN anime.
I agree that it feels small in scope, but I still like the slower buildup of this season. Maybe I'm too much of a fanboy, I don't know, it's just enjoyable watching their interactions, and I really like the peaceful slice of life segments that focus on the human and unbroken daily lives of our characters (whereas Zero was just a cluster from the very beginning). If I wasn't already a fan of the universe and especially Rin, I think I'd have a different perspective. That being said, the first half of this episode was just pure gold for me, and the second half made me wish I could time-slip through the next 4 months.
I've really been enjoying this show coming right off of Fate Zero. I understand a lot of the complaints, but personally it's been a joy and a great contrast to its prequel. I think I started watching it the day after I finally finished Zero, and it's nice to have a sense of silly idealism and hope compared to the despair and brutality of Zero. I definitely like it a lot more than the first F/SN anime.
I agree that it feels small in scope, but I still like the slower buildup of this season. Maybe I'm too much of a fanboy, I don't know, it's just enjoyable watching their interactions, and I really like the peaceful slice of life segments that focus on the human and unbroken daily lives of our characters (whereas Zero was just a cluster from the very beginning). If I wasn't already a fan of the universe and especially Rin, I think I'd have a different perspective. That being said, the first half of this episode was just pure gold for me, and the second half made me wish I could time-slip through the next 4 months.
MikeHattsu
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Gugure! Kokkuri-san 10
Oooh... I'm a sucker for this kind of thing
Of course... Maybe a bit strange that they have this episode in here. A bit different from the others.
Oooh... I'm a sucker for this kind of thing
Of course... Maybe a bit strange that they have this episode in here. A bit different from the others.
Celestial Method 13 + Final Thoughts
I love anime like this and will admit as much, so this one was going to be something I looked forward to from the day it debuted. Some drama and people making rash decisions, sure, but that's what makes people human. To recover and learn from those mistakes. It had a really great atmosphere to it, and Noel was one of the cutest characters of the season. One of the most pleasant shows of the season (but not the most pleasant, though that's also on today). While the genre is hardly unique to Japan, the way it was presented here felt very anime-like, in a good way, and the way the final shots of the show were drawn was pretty cool.
I love anime like this and will admit as much, so this one was going to be something I looked forward to from the day it debuted. Some drama and people making rash decisions, sure, but that's what makes people human. To recover and learn from those mistakes. It had a really great atmosphere to it, and Noel was one of the cutest characters of the season. One of the most pleasant shows of the season (but not the most pleasant, though that's also on today). While the genre is hardly unique to Japan, the way it was presented here felt very anime-like, in a good way, and the way the final shots of the show were drawn was pretty cool.
pelicansurf
Needs a Holiday on Gallifrey
I need the 2015 winter schedule. I think there's a lot of good stuff. Especially since I have quite a few continuations from this year that are badass.
MikeHattsu
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Hi-sCool! Seha Girls 11
Dangerously furry.
They got the credits even if they weren't the ones who beat the boss? Weird.
Dangerously furry.
They got the credits even if they weren't the ones who beat the boss? Weird.
Admiral Woofington
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Apparently it ended up being decent as long as you don't have high expectations for the studio or the show. Unfortunately many of us are hoping to see another show of theirs that reaches the heights of Hyouka, but like Icarus KyoAni flew too close to the sun.
Its bad.
Basileus777
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Well it's the 2nd best KyoAni show post-K-on!!, but that's about as faint as praise can get.
Theonik
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What is your opinion on breasts?
If you like curvy babelicious booty ass boob trash shows then its right for you.
So after not having internet access for like 3 weeks, I decided that the first thing to do besides catch up on all the still running stuff this season was to finally watch the first 2 Kara no Kyoukai movies. I have some friends who were getting on my nerves urging me to watch them since I love playing as Ryougi in Melty and blabla.
So ahm, why are these things revered? I´ve never seen something that confusing and boring as that second movie. The first one was fine, but damn that second movie made me stop and it´s killing any desire to watch the third one.
So ahm, why are these things revered? I´ve never seen something that confusing and boring as that second movie. The first one was fine, but damn that second movie made me stop and it´s killing any desire to watch the third one.
Sir Blaming
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They're not. They're bad Type-Moon trash aside from the fifth movie which is regarded as an outlier in quality.
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
It was okay. The comedy is hit and miss. The fanservice is there. Average when compared to other Kyoani show
Theonik
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It wouldn't be a very good suicide pact otherwise now would it.
The third movie is somewhat better than the first, and the fifth is incredibly good.
Outside of that, I dunno.
My god that Sound! Euphonium PV.....
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I recommend Taiga. When you have it, all your list-making will be easier than using Notepad or whatever, and it will track your progress through each anime you watch. Not sure I would even bother with MAL without a program like Taiga, to be honest. It's great.
I've seen the above and would avoid the bolded. Underlined are probably the best objectively. AoT and CG are very flawed but can be super entertaining if they click with you. Trigun is ok.
Let me offer some recs in no particular order from other sides of the spectrum. IMO these are undeniable classics. For all I know you've seen them all, but eh.
Shows:
- Kino's Journey
- Welcome to the NHK
- Tatami Galaxy
- Mononoke
- Giant Robo
- Revolutionary Girl Utena
- Death Billiards
- Tokyo Godfathers
- Redline
MikeHattsu
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Gugure! Kokkuri-san 11
Hm... Since he's so young now he could be considered one of those 5000 year old demons people speak about in anime? ;P
It's an episode of Kokkuri-san babies with the theme song from Halloween.
Hm... Since he's so young now he could be considered one of those 5000 year old demons people speak about in anime? ;P
It's an episode of Kokkuri-san babies with the theme song from Halloween.
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