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[Narag]

At this point, anything with two women in it is enough for him. lol

Are the goggles surgically implanted lenses at this point?

 

[Crash Station]

If I was to say I liked Dragon Ball/Z and Fullmetal Alchemist/Brotherhood and that I wanted something new to watch, what would Anime-GAF suggest?

Check this thread out.

 

[dakkumauji]

Teekyu 04

I don't even know what I just watched anymore.

 

[madp]

At this point, anything with two women in it is enough for him. lol

Nah, trust me, there's just enough there for the goggle implants to go RED ALERT, hahah.

You see this, SDBurton? You see? You know what you have to do.

 

[Grzi]

Check this thread out.

That thread has a special place in my bookmarks and one day I will read every manga in it.

 

[SDBurton]

Unfortunately.

SDBurton should totally marathon Suite once he's done with whatever he's on now, I think he'd appreciate it in ways that the rest of us can't.

What show is it again?

I'll start it today.

At this point, anything with two women in it is enough for him. lol

Not true! >:I

I just appreciate what little GL we get nowadays. I'm not some snoot like you!

You see this, SDBurton? You see? You know what you have to do.

Challenge accepted.

 

[Geneijin]

Oh god, here we go. Although I guess all the Heartcatch people are gone now. lol

Smile is just as bad as Heartcatch anyway.

 

[madp]

What show is it again?

I'll start it today.

Bon appetite.

 

[NewFresh]

Check this thread out.

I was hoping someone would post it. I could not find it for the life of me.

 

[BGBW]

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 4
The manly buffet continues.

Sword Art Online 17
We discover the terrible fate that Asuna is suffering from. She can only see the world in extreme jpeg compression. My my how horrible.

Space Brothers 30
So we finally have lift off and yet we're told the next episode if also about lift off. This is Kaiji levels of stretching out.

Joshiraku 11
Fanservie ahoy. Am I still the only one who has Purple as their favourite?
As usual the second part is the weakest. It basically came off as a tourist information guide.

 

[Jex]

Spoiler

That stuff with space & Jupiter kinda loses me. It's neat, it's fun, but it also comes after Shin Getter vs Metal Beast Dragon & the Stoner Sunshine event. That's such an amazing highpoint for the show that everything afterwards (possibly with the exception of the fleet of Getter stuff) feels like a decline albeit a gradual one.

Oh I certainly agree. That whole part of the show was clearly the highlight. After all, it had amazing moments like this:

 

[SDBurton]

Bon appetite.

Let's do this.

 

[Chet Rippo]

Joshiraku 11
Fanservie ahoy. Am I still the only one who has Purple as their favourite?

Green > Purple > Black > Yellow

 

[duckroll]

I noticed that there hasn't been much mention of the voice casting for the flashbacks in episode 4. It seems that even for episodic casting, the series goes all out. The young Yoshino is played by Houko Kuwashima, and the young Mahiro is Yuko Sanpei. It worked out pretty well, and unlike the casting for the regular Yoshino and Mahiro, there's no ambiguity about the ability for the actresses here to carry the character defined roles - Kuwashima is really experienced in playing scheming characters who tend to hide their true feelings, while Yuko Sanpei is a great fit for the headstrong and more reckless sort of character.

 

[dakkumauji]

Pokemon B/W Rival Destinies 37

Someone's back and someone's back as well:

 

[Grzi]

Kingdom 17 - 21

Finally caught up. Damn, episodes 19-21 were almost all crappy CG, terrible stuff, I think episode 18 had some nice 2D art with different shading, didn't look bad at all. I keep thinking how nice the show would look if it was animated in the style of the second ED, it really fits the show well, but we're stuck with the ugliest CG in the history of the universe.

Other than that I had some fun with these episodes, if the show looked better I would really enjoy it, I'm not gonna lie, I've got a soft spot for shounen stuff. What could have influenced the high (for this show) level of my enjoyment was the fact that I watched Canada Cup simultaneously, so I might be a little light on the criticism, but who cares anyway.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Kingdom 17 - 21



Finally caught up. Damn, episodes 19-21 were almost all crappy CG, terrible stuff, I think episode 18 had some nice 2D art with different shading, didn't look bad at all. I keep thinking how nice the show would look if it was animated in the style of the second ED, it really fits the show well, but we're stuck with the ugliest CG in the history of universe.

Other than that I had some fun with these episodes, if the show looked better I would really enjoy it, I'm not gonna lie, I've got a soft spot for shounen stuff.

I think its a good series in the genre ignoring visuals, especially the Xin and wanting to becoming a general as well as the large scale of battles and against these insurmountable outnumbered foes.

 

[firehawk12]

Are the goggles surgically implanted lenses at this point?

The twist is, he never wore goggles at all!
:SDBurton

Nah, trust me, there's just enough there for the goggle implants to go RED ALERT, hahah.

You see this, SDBurton? You see? You know what you have to do.

Ah, PG finger sex?

Not true! >:I

I just appreciate what little GL we get nowadays. I'm not some snoot like you!

You and your "peasant yuri"! lol
(Thanks Ultima )

Smile is just as bad as Heartcatch anyway.

Hah, maybe.

 

[Chet Rippo]

Joshiraku 11

As did I.

Both a beach and a Christmas episode? Awesome. Probably my favorite episode yet.
Can it be considered :sdburton if it's between a mother and child? Either way it was fun.
The travel guide part wasn't the best, but it was serviceable. Shaft, is that you?
The last parts always tend to be the craziest, and this one was no slouch.
Joshiraku continues to be great.

Marii the Red-Nosed Rambo

 

[Grzi]

I think its a good series in the genre ignoring visuals, especially the Xin and wanting to becoming a general as well as the large scale of battles and against these insurmountable outnumbered foes.

I'll admit that it's definitely much better than Campione, Arcana Famiglia (I know you loved this one, sorry), Estetica and Kannazuki no Miko, all shows I've seen in the past few months and that have lowered my standards substantially lol.

 

[Soodanim]

Granted, it sounds like you're a newer fan trying to branch out and if you were willing to share what specifically you liked about DBZ and FMA, we could provide more specific recommendations.

I of course liked the battles in DBZ, but I think I prefer DB thanks to it having more of a story focus than go place > do battle.
I guess characters/story is a given, humour is nice, and a bit of action or violence never goes amiss. I know DBZ/FMA are both about magic in one form or another, but it's not essential. I'm open to anything really, although when the main character of something is a cute little girl it's kind of off-putting.

I also have Akira, which I liked but thought was anti-climactic. (Did I blaspheme?)

Keep in mind I went by the stuff you said you liked and recommended something that's similar (in a way, at least).
If you really want the goods (regardless of the genre) you should watch Tsuritama and Hyouka (and the aforementioned Fate/Zero) to get the best out of 2012 in anime (out of the shows that have finished broadcasting).

But if you really REALLY want the goods (regardless of age), in my opinion every anime newcomer should watch Cowboy Bebop and Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Cowboy Bebop is one I've heard of. Based on that, I may have to put it at the top of the list. That reminds me, I need to make a list.

Check this thread out.

Impressive, thank you.

 

[dakkumauji]

Ixion Saga DT 04

Kinda dull episode. I was amused by the calling for help gag and I guess naming the mascot but meh.

 

[Grzi]

Cowboy Bebop is one I've heard of. Based on that, I may have to put it at the top of the list. That reminds me, I need to make a list.

There's a nice little site for that.

 

[DarknessTear]

So! Chuunibyou. Best show this season, or best show this season? I honestly haven't laughed this much since... well, any anime ever.

 

[Dresden]

So! Chuunibyou. Best show this season, or best show this season? I honestly haven't laughed this much since... well, any anime ever.

I don't think it's the best this season, but I'm sorta enjoying it so far.

 

[Chet Rippo]

So! Chuunibyou. Best show this season, or best show this season? I honestly haven't laughed this much since... well, any anime ever.

It's definitely my favorite so far this season.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

Joshiraku 11
Fanservie ahoy. Am I still the only one who has Purple as their favourite?
As usual the second part is the weakest. It basically came off as a tourist information guide.

Everyone knows Purple/Brown is best. Tetora is a cool name, to boot.

 

[Soma]

So! Chuunibyou. Best show this season, or best show this season? I honestly haven't laughed this much since... well, any anime ever.

It's my favorite show of the season next to Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun.

It's pretty dumb but it's fun and that's what I love most about it.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

So! Chuunibyou. Best show this season, or best show this season? I honestly haven't laughed this much since... well, any anime ever.

I think it has some funny moments but I dont think as a whole it is that funny. The tiny hat girl is insanely annoying. The Lite episodes worked better to me.

 

[DarknessTear]

It's my favorite show of the season next to Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun.

It's pretty dumb but it's fun and that's what I love most about it.

Maybe it's because I'm an old man and it reminds me of my crazy childhood adventures. I don't know, but usually when I'm done watching an episode my face hurts from smiling so much. Also, yeah! Tonari no Kaibutsu is really good. There are actually a lot of watchable shows this season, for that matter.

 

[Terareflection]

If I was to say I liked Dragon Ball/Z and Fullmetal Alchemist/Brotherhood and that I wanted something new to watch, what would Anime-GAF suggest?

Rurouni Kenshin might be up your alley, maybe Escaflowne too?

 

[Chet Rippo]

Everyone knows Purple/Brown is best. Tetora is a cool name, to boot.

She wishes she was as talented as Gankyo

 

[darkside31337]

So! Chuunibyou. Best show this season, or best show this season? I honestly haven't laughed this much since... well, any anime ever.

2nd best show this season after Tonari. It's restored my faith in KyoAni.

 

[BGBW]

During all the crowd pans in this week's Space Brothers I found this zoom to be rather peculiar:

 

[Mature]

Speaking of "best of" season stuff, have we done OP/ED rankings? I think there's pretty distinct ones this season.

For stuff I'm actually watching:

OP
Psycho-Pass
Zetsuen no Tempest
JoJo
Tonari
Chuunibyou
Btooom
Sword Art Online

ED
Shin Sekai Yori
JoJo (It's Roundabout)
Chuunibyou
Everything else

 

[Regulus Tera]

OP
Zetsuen no Tempest

Worst case of Engrish I've seen since Hellsing.

 

[madp]

OP:

1. JoJo
2. Kaibutsu-kun
3. Psycho-Pass
4. Aikatsu

ED:

1. Shinsekai Yori
2. JoJo
3. Kaibutsu-kun

 

[Mature]

Worst case of Engrish I've seen since Hellsing.

I'm not really a fan of the song they used, but you can understand the words, so it's not nearly as bad as some of the engrish out there.

 

[cjkeats]

Today was catch up day after my week with Madoka. Lots of light stuff to help unscramble my brain.

Chuunibyou: Episode 4
Still delivering. Not much more to be said really without beating the dead horse. Cheerleader is basically the same a Yutta, except cute.
Rikka abuse is still the best thing.

My Little Monster: Episodes 2-4
This show is hitting all the right notes. The art is pretty unique, and a pleasure to look at. My favourite opening this season easily.

The Pet Girl of Sakurasou: Episodes 1-3
Now here's a show I can get behind, I love cats. It's a whole lot of dumb fun, and kept me chuckling. Working girl is the best girl.

OniAni: Episodes 2 & 3
I looked at Winter's list and thee don't seem to be any shows about little sisters with brocons or vice-versa. Guess I'm not watching anything next season then.

 

[PdotMichael]

So! Chuunibyou. Best show this season, or best show this season? I honestly haven't laughed this much since... well, any anime ever.

well, your nick sounds very DarkFlameMaster like...

 

[dakkumauji]

Joshiraku 11

If anything I have discovered how much I learn from the otherwise boring second segments.

 

[DarknessTear]

well, your nick sounds very DarkFlameMaster like...

My name comes from Wild Arms, a PSX game!

 

[Jex]

I'm not really that impressed with the OP's this season, I only really like Jo Jo's one and that's in large part due to the awesome opening theme. I guess Magi has a pretty cool one as well.

It's equally easy to pick a best ED - From The New World - nothing even comes close.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Speaking of "best of" season stuff, have we done OP/ED rankings? I think there's pretty distinct ones this season.

OP
Btooom! - Best song
Blast of Tempest - Best animation
K
Psycho Pass
Magi - Grew on my and catchy
Robotics;Notes
Jormungand Perfect Order - UnderShaft full version is not bad
Little Busters!
Code:Breaker
Chuunibyou - Sparkling Daydream is good
Ixion Saga DT: DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT DT
Hiiro no Kakera 2, Pet Girl of Sakurasou, JoJo, My Little Monsters, Gyrozetter


ED
From The New World (Shin sekai yori) - its catchy and looks good
Blast of Tempest - those visuals, and then the newest ep versions

Psycho Pass - Egoist ftw
Ixion Saga DT - perfect visual choices, especially Variation, and KT
Code:Breaker
Bakuman 3 - its no Monochrome Rainbow but is still good
K - good song could do with less nekkid Neko imo.
Chunnibyou - Inside Identity is good song, not so good visuals.
everything else

 

[Soma]

Speaking of "best of" season stuff, have we done OP/ED rankings? I think there's pretty distinct ones this season.

I'll just repost my last list:

Favorite OPs this season

1. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
2. Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne
2. Psycho-Pass
3. Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun
4. Zetsuen no Tempest
5. Medaka Box
6. Chuunibyou

I haven't paid attention to any EDs this season except for JoJo and Shinsekai

 

[Ultimadrago]

OP:
1. JoJo

ED:
1. Shinsekai Yori

ED of the Year:
1. Rick Bread's ED 1

 

[DarknessTear]

I like Jojo's ED! Really, though. I watch it every single time.

 

[Jex]

It's sad for me to have to report that OP for Skyfall isn't that great. It's not a patch on Casino Royale's.

 

[Dresden]

Good OPs include: Tonari, Magi, Zetsuen, JoJo

Good EDs include: SSY, others

 

[firehawk12]

So! Chuunibyou. Best show this season, or best show this season? I honestly haven't laughed this much since... well, any anime ever.

Probably the most interesting show this season at the very least. I'm still betting on Say I Love You.

I don't think it's the best this season, but I'm sorta enjoying it so far.

You say that as you wear your tiny hat.

It's sad for me to have to report that OP for Skyfall isn't that great. It's not a patch on Casino Royale's.

They should have got Claris to sing it.