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Fall Anime 2014 |OT2| Idly waiting for the Dog Days of Sabre
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Looking her work up, I'm actually pretty surprised. I knew she did Fujiko Mine, which seems generally disliked around here (I enjoyed most of it, personally). I didn't know that she was credited with the script for Wandering Son, which I thought was legitimately great. Guess she just had strong source material to work with in that case.
SliceSabre
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I love posing at the bottom of a page, particularly if it's lengthy or image heavy!
Sword Art Online 2 Episode 7
Sugu finally makes an appearance. She seems to be training her housewife stalker skill. The lack of incest was starting to worry me. Glad we're back on the right track.
lol @ Spiegel trying to hit it off with Sinon. It's too late. She's part of Kirito's harem of waifus now. Best he can hope for is a death scene where he sacrifices himself for her. Meanwhile, we see Kirito get some counseling from Aki-san before he heads back into GGO. Too bad she didn't have a jar with her. Kirito's tears could cure terminal illnesses.
Anyways, we cut to ALO and see our bro Klein. Looks like he's been taking care of Kirito's waifus while he's away. Next episode gonna be the final battle of the tournament. Gonna save that for tomorrow.
Sugu finally makes an appearance. She seems to be training her housewife stalker skill. The lack of incest was starting to worry me. Glad we're back on the right track.
lol @ Spiegel trying to hit it off with Sinon. It's too late. She's part of Kirito's harem of waifus now. Best he can hope for is a death scene where he sacrifices himself for her. Meanwhile, we see Kirito get some counseling from Aki-san before he heads back into GGO. Too bad she didn't have a jar with her. Kirito's tears could cure terminal illnesses.
Anyways, we cut to ALO and see our bro Klein. Looks like he's been taking care of Kirito's waifus while he's away. Next episode gonna be the final battle of the tournament. Gonna save that for tomorrow.
But isn't that when shes most entertaining?
Well that's good news. I'm still worried though that the drama heavy tone might get old after awhile.
MikeHattsu
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ZachDeKoromaru
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it's then when she's capable of creating the worst things to spew out of a human's head and onto a script: True Tears.
Hm... There's no way they'll make it region free, right?
Looking through my collection, all but one of my Sentai BDs is locked to region A. The exception is part 1 of From the New World, which is listed as both region A and B. Given that part 2 is locked to region A, it's entirely possible that it was a mistake.
So I wouldn't be counting on a region free release.
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Episodes 7-8 cannot be topped.
SliceSabre
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Poor Sabre probably wishes at this point that NeoGAF had a signature setting like in emails.
Sailor Moon Mondays: Sailor Moon R: Episode 63:
Our parade of character focus episodes continues onward to put a capstone on how useless the Tree of Doom arc as they are already upgrading each of the scouts to the new Star powers. Really, when it get down to things the only worthwhile Crystal upgrade has proven to be Sailor Moon's as she still uses it for the moment to villain ending effect, until it is her turn of course. Anyway, this episode decides to focus on Rei in relation to the walking lawsuit she calls a grandfather and he hapless and pointless dead end of a love interest called Yuchiro. This is unusual because even at the stage of Sailor Moon R the series was beginning its long purge of normal humans. Though these two proved to be surprisingly resistant, hanging around until at least Super S, which is an eternity for the regular humans.
Anyway, not much else to say, this is pretty typical Sailor Moon. Though I will note that the producer change over does shine through even with the less substantial episodes, it is something I can't quite put my finger on yet, but ever since the Ikuhara era began, the very essence of these episode feels changed, more character then narrative driven, it is something I hope to have the words for in due time. Anyway, recommendation to watch.
Our parade of character focus episodes continues onward to put a capstone on how useless the Tree of Doom arc as they are already upgrading each of the scouts to the new Star powers. Really, when it get down to things the only worthwhile Crystal upgrade has proven to be Sailor Moon's as she still uses it for the moment to villain ending effect, until it is her turn of course. Anyway, this episode decides to focus on Rei in relation to the walking lawsuit she calls a grandfather and he hapless and pointless dead end of a love interest called Yuchiro. This is unusual because even at the stage of Sailor Moon R the series was beginning its long purge of normal humans. Though these two proved to be surprisingly resistant, hanging around until at least Super S, which is an eternity for the regular humans.
Anyway, not much else to say, this is pretty typical Sailor Moon. Though I will note that the producer change over does shine through even with the less substantial episodes, it is something I can't quite put my finger on yet, but ever since the Ikuhara era began, the very essence of these episode feels changed, more character then narrative driven, it is something I hope to have the words for in due time. Anyway, recommendation to watch.
You saying you didn't cry for the water bottles, bruh?
MikeHattsu
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Looking through my collection, all but one of my Sentai BDs is locked to region A. The exception is part 1 of From the New World, which is listed as both region A and B. Given that part 2 is locked to region A, it's entirely possible that it was a mistake.
So I wouldn't be counting on a region free release.
Hm... Searching for region free Sentai BDs gave me this page:
http://forums.animeuknews.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=16183
That's interesting.
Time to get some US BDs then
Hm... Searching for region free Sentai BDs gave me this page:
http://forums.animeuknews.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=16183
That's interesting.
Time to get some US BDs then
Yeah that's a common issue with their releases. Not perfect since you can only access the popup menu but it's still decent for titles that haven't/won't come out here in the UK
gugure 8
p. sure kokkuri turns into a woman every now and then in the manga so the otp lives on~
p. sure kokkuri turns into a woman every now and then in the manga so the otp lives on~
his fault for buying shit bottles at a dollar shop. now the girl he broke up with otoh
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Akame ga Kill end
I think even if I had no knowledge of the manga, I would feel that something is INCREDIBLY off here. While the fight was decently animated, there's a clear power scale in the series that it defies, which was pretty consistent up until the back half of the filler episodes.
Then there's the shift in tone and how nothing is anywhere near as bleak as it should be. Add in the sudden importance placed on the titular character and it all becomes super weird.
But hey, I'll totally take some effective catharsis in this alternate reality, even if I can't find it wholey satisfying knowing it isn't canon. At least
Passable/above average adaptation until it went completely off the rails with a tone-screwing original ending. White Fox did the best they could, but I'm just going to recommend the manga.
I think even if I had no knowledge of the manga, I would feel that something is INCREDIBLY off here. While the fight was decently animated, there's a clear power scale in the series that it defies, which was pretty consistent up until the back half of the filler episodes.
Then there's the shift in tone and how nothing is anywhere near as bleak as it should be. Add in the sudden importance placed on the titular character and it all becomes super weird.
But hey, I'll totally take some effective catharsis in this alternate reality, even if I can't find it wholey satisfying knowing it isn't canon. At least
Bors family doesn't get raped and murdered.
Passable/above average adaptation until it went completely off the rails with a tone-screwing original ending. White Fox did the best they could, but I'm just going to recommend the manga.
Sailor Moon Mondays: Sailor Moon R: Episode 64:
Oh look an episode designed to make me feel sad emotions towards Chibiusa, that is almost adorable, the only sadness I feel is the sadness that she did not get roasted by the lightning and Uasgi for that matter since they were both on the bratty side this episode. Also, have I mentioned I hate the break up subplot lately because it bears mentioning every time I have to watched the contrived bullshit of them not being a couple on my screen.
Anyway, standing in difference to the Sato era things are getting mixed up and new approaches are being taken. Usually the pattern is we get a row of singular character focus episode featuring the token powerup for that arc or season. We actually take a break from that so that Sailor Moon R can do something else not typically seen up to this point, building up intrigue for the overarching plot. Not that the series is unfamiliar with the idea, but those episode usually come at the beginning and end of arcs and it actually rather refreshing to see.
Also, things to look out for, certain chracter traits are beginning to be ratcheted up and I believe the term is Flanderized. Ami is become a lot more focused on her studies, I knew this was a thing that happened though the series but I didn't think is got this ridiculous this soon. Finally, as much as I detest many things in this season, I do like the Black Moon clan as overall villain force. I have mentioned one of the biggest failing with the filler villains is the lacked the menace and the Black Moon Clan not only bring back the menace but also give an escalation to the threat level. The clan is expansive enough where the commander in charge of ground operations has his own quirky mini-boss squadron. Anyway, overall, this episode has a high recommendation to watch if only for the storyline progression.
Oh look an episode designed to make me feel sad emotions towards Chibiusa, that is almost adorable, the only sadness I feel is the sadness that she did not get roasted by the lightning and Uasgi for that matter since they were both on the bratty side this episode. Also, have I mentioned I hate the break up subplot lately because it bears mentioning every time I have to watched the contrived bullshit of them not being a couple on my screen.
Anyway, standing in difference to the Sato era things are getting mixed up and new approaches are being taken. Usually the pattern is we get a row of singular character focus episode featuring the token powerup for that arc or season. We actually take a break from that so that Sailor Moon R can do something else not typically seen up to this point, building up intrigue for the overarching plot. Not that the series is unfamiliar with the idea, but those episode usually come at the beginning and end of arcs and it actually rather refreshing to see.
Indeed, we are getting the first real bits of Chibiusa's backstory as she is a kid from another era of time sent back into the past in order to save her mother and is being guided by a mysterious timekeeper who is decidedly not Artemis.
time to send in the clown
Started Watching Infinite Ryvius. I watched the first 7 episodes and honestly I wanted to watch more but I thought that 3 hours non-stop was enough for now and I'll watch more later
As I heard prior, the music in this show is a bit strange. Awesome music! Love the variety. But it can sometimes not suit the scene or cut off at a climax of a scene...but I kind of instantly grew accustomed to that and take it as part of the experience No issues with it personally but I know it's there.
My time with the first 7 episodes went by fast and I enjoyed it a lot! Interesting and keeps me engaged but there's a lot of talking and thus lots of reading. I'm fine with that personally. Very interested to see how it progresses as I've been meaning to watch this show for a long time now. It contains the right amounts of laughs, rage inducing moments and more emotional scenes. It also does a great job of making you feel a part of the crew on the ship, as you get to know each personality and thus grow to love and also hate some characters...which is a good thing because lets be honest here, being stuck on a ship with over 400 people will create friction with others no doubt! I'm sure everyone has their motives and we'll learn more about them as the show goes on.
As I heard prior, the music in this show is a bit strange. Awesome music! Love the variety. But it can sometimes not suit the scene or cut off at a climax of a scene...but I kind of instantly grew accustomed to that and take it as part of the experience
No issues with it personally but I know it's there.My time with the first 7 episodes went by fast and I enjoyed it a lot! Interesting and keeps me engaged but there's a lot of talking and thus lots of reading. I'm fine with that personally. Very interested to see how it progresses as I've been meaning to watch this show for a long time now. It contains the right amounts of laughs, rage inducing moments and more emotional scenes. It also does a great job of making you feel a part of the crew on the ship, as you get to know each personality and thus grow to love and also hate some characters...which is a good thing because lets be honest here, being stuck on a ship with over 400 people will create friction with others no doubt! I'm sure everyone has their motives and we'll learn more about them as the show goes on.
You know...whilst it did go off the rails a bit, if I'm honest it played out as I expected in broad strokes.
Hm... Searching for region free Sentai BDs gave me this page:
http://forums.animeuknews.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=16183
That's interesting.
Time to get some US BDs then
Oh wow, that's neat! Didn't know you could do that. Import away!
MetroidPrimeRib
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Akame ga Kill!/Akame ga Kill Theater/this entire series 24 end
UltraGunner
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They really didn't think the title of this series through
Ah, so this is what the future looks like.
UltraGunner
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Only if they are digital, so they won't be calling their lawyers over contract disputes
Have you seen Macross Plus?
Robotic idols.
Damn thats a long time. any reason for the hiatus? Ive been ordering from them in a pretty consistent basis for over ten years. They probably REALLY love me.
Dont worry, they even manage to nearly ruin Sinon, as amazingly impossible as that sounds. They just cant help themselves.
Looks interesting but Ill have to watch it later. It loads super slow.
I dont see this reality you speak of?
Man I really cant wait to finally watch in HD. Its literally been over a decade in coming.
Tuesday is my day of happiness. And HOLY SHIT at the Ebay prices of these things. I could make so much profit. but I wont!
i-its beautiful
gugure 10
damn, this went all natsume yuujinchou in it's own way for this ep. good ep that would've been better without the gay pedophile tengu ._.
a disgrace to the tengu name
Actually...
Did you say fedorable?
Everything happens in the story too fast, basically how it goes is:
Caster: "I'll take care of Saber"
Kuzuki: "Ok" then he knocks out Rin immediately
Then Shirou uses projection and everyone's shocked
Then Saber recovers
The anime just did a shit job of framing this.
Also don't know if it's been posted yet but Koe no Katachi will be an animated theatrical film: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ne...ice-anime-project-is-a-theatrical-film/.82166
Not a spoiler if you saw the latest UBW episode, but:
She's just as shocked as everybody else by Kuzuki's display. In the VN it even takes Kuzuki a few tries to get her to snap back to reality. In the anime you can see her in the background during Kuzuki VS Saber, just as stunned as Rin and Shirou.
re: Akame ga Kill finale
Welp, guess I was wrong.
I think the divergence from the source material was a bit much to really overcome. Maybe they should have stopped after the Boric arc and waited.
Welp, guess I was wrong.
Keeping Tatsumi dead is surprising but I guess I wouldn't be surprised to see something like that happen in the manga too. Seeing the Emperor beheaded was a bit of a surprise too but I guess he couldn't really get off scot-free.
I think the divergence from the source material was a bit much to really overcome. Maybe they should have stopped after the Boric arc and waited.
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He wanted to call it "Night raid" but couldn't because of some obscure rights that were left somewhere.
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Akame ga Kill 24 END
Awful, one of the worst anime of the year. Id put it down as bad as Tokyo ESP. Even Daimidaler was more entertaining then this.
Senseless and badly written anime overall
Only Akame Ill involvement myself in the future with is hoping for an eventual Tatsumi body pillow, and the soundtrack. Why is great music wasted on bad anime.
Awful, one of the worst anime of the year. Id put it down as bad as Tokyo ESP. Even Daimidaler was more entertaining then this.
Killing lubba was unforgivable but then Tatsumi too who just shattered in ice, how awful is that. Then the kid emperor didnt need to be beheaded, they could have let him roam the lands.
Only Akame Ill involvement myself in the future with is hoping for an eventual Tatsumi body pillow, and the soundtrack. Why is great music wasted on bad anime.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
You're just assuming that didn't happen.
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