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Fall of Anime 2012 |OT2| O cursed spite, that ever I was born to UUURRRRYYY!!

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Metrotab

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Horizon 1

That was probably the most complex opening episode I've seen so far. All those names, political entities, organisations... They just threw you right into the middle of all that. I didn't do a lick of research on this show before watching this, so I wasn't even aware of the exact genre. I couldn't follow the ending narration at all. Something about humanity basically 'reliving' history, then the Dark Ages happen, and everything screws up? And now there's war between Divine States who are in different periods of time or something? I might need to rewatch this episode later.

The chase scene was exciting and it showed off everyone's powers a bit. Based on first impressions, I liked sensei the most. Tomi has waaaay too smug a smile.

Not immediately sold on this, I am.
 
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Envelope

sealed with a kiss
Metrotab said:
Horizon 1

That was probably the most complex opening episode I've seen so far. All those names, political entities, organisations... They just threw you right into the middle of all that. I didn't do a lick of research on this show before watching this, so I wasn't even aware of the exact genre. I couldn't follow the ending narration at all. Something about humanity basically 'reliving' history, then the Dark Ages happen, and everything screws up? And now there's war between Divine States who are in different periods of time or something? I might need to rewatch this episode later.

The chase scene was exciting and it showed off everyone's powers a bit. Based on first impressions, I liked sensei the most. Tomi has waaaay too smug a smile.

Not immediately sold on this, I am.
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It only gets worse, and never better.
 
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Dedication Through Light

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Metrotab said:
Kyoukaisenjou no Horizon 1

That was probably the most complex opening episode I've seen so far. All those names, political entities, organisations... They just threw you right into the middle of all that. I didn't do a lick of research on this show before watching this, so I wasn't even aware of the exact genre. I couldn't follow the ending narration at all. Something about humanity basically 'reliving' history, then the Dark Ages happen, and everything screws up? And now there's war between Divine States who are in different periods of time or something? I might need to rewatch this episode later.

The chase scene was exciting and it showed off everyone's powers a bit. Based on first impressions, I liked sensei the most. Tomi has waaaay too smug a smile.

Not immediately sold on this, I am.
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If you can make it to and beyond episode 3. I thought the basic idea wasnt hard to follow for the anime, but I did end up having to go to various fan sites and the wiki's just to keep a few of the details straight.
 
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dakkumauji

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Metrotab said:
Horizon 1

That was probably the most complex opening episode I've seen so far. All those names, political entities, organisations... They just threw you right into the middle of all that. I didn't do a lick of research on this show before watching this, so I wasn't even aware of the exact genre. I couldn't follow the ending narration at all. Something about humanity basically 'reliving' history, then the Dark Ages happen, and everything screws up? And now there's war between Divine States who are in different periods of time or something? I might need to rewatch this episode later.

The chase scene was exciting and it showed off everyone's powers a bit. Based on first impressions, I liked sensei the most. Tomi has waaaay too smug a smile.

Not immediately sold on this, I am.
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I found turning off my brain and just enjoying all the splendor that is going on screen the best way to enjoy the show. Understanding it comes second.
 
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SDBurton

World's #1 Cosmonaut Enthusiast
Suite Precure - 08

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Must resist... urge.. to ship!
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Oh man this episode was awesome. With
Siren going undercover to break up Hibiki and Kanade's friendship, she herself got a taste of what its like to actually have friends. Don't even get me started on the idea of shipping her with Hibiki... really tempting!

Here's hoping further down the road
Siren comes to her senses and joins them.

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So saved.
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Geneijin

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Metrotab said:
Horizon 1

That was probably the most complex opening episode I've seen so far. All those names, political entities, organisations... They just threw you right into the middle of all that. I didn't do a lick of research on this show before watching this, so I wasn't even aware of the exact genre. I couldn't follow the ending narration at all. Something about humanity basically 'reliving' history, then the Dark Ages happen, and everything screws up? And now there's war between Divine States who are in different periods of time or something? I might need to rewatch this episode later.
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Episode 2 basically explains all of this.
 
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cajunator

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Mad Pierrot said:
At least Jinrui is taking the top spot among shows that weren't already guaranteed sellers. That's the true #1!
except when it isn't: see the S1s of the S2s selling well this season



In fact, it's looking more and more like they actively prefer bad writing!
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Bad writing can be a lot of fun, so its not surprising. I mean look at Evangelion and how well that sold.

SDBurton said:
Suite Precure - 06



Kanade was such a jerk in this episode. Souta just wanted to show his appreciation for having her as a sister and
she just blows up in his face for getting the kitchen a little dirty. :/
Hibiki laying that guilt trip on her was glorious though.
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This definitely looks like the Precure I want to watch.

OceanBlue said:
Oh my god. This is amazing, lol.



compared to:


It's pretty crazy. Hopefully this season can bring some big sales. F/Z S2 will probably get on here once sales are reported too.

I guess I need to watch S2. I watched S1 and it was okay. Nothing amazing but the production values were good and it was entertaining.
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Madoka Magica sold THAT well? That's pretty great sales. Shaft must know osmething that other studios don't.
 
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firehawk12

Subete no aware
Moe Nazi Tanks 4

I guess I've said fuck it and thrown in the towel at this point, especially when it has some hilarious moments even without the Nazi stuff.

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IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW, BUT THEY ARE BRITISH BECAUSE THEY LIKE TEA.

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I'll let you discover the context for this picture, but the
forced drama was just funny because of the melodramatic nature of it all. Almost as silly as the end of Upotte, come to think of it. lol
 
Jex

Jex

Member
Metrotab said:
Horizon 1

That was probably the most complex opening episode I've seen so far. All those names, political entities, organisations... They just threw you right into the middle of all that. I didn't do a lick of research on this show before watching this, so I wasn't even aware of the exact genre. I couldn't follow the ending narration at all. Something about humanity basically 'reliving' history, then the Dark Ages happen, and everything screws up? And now there's war between Divine States who are in different periods of time or something? I might need to rewatch this episode later.

The chase scene was exciting and it showed off everyone's powers a bit. Based on first impressions, I liked sensei the most. Tomi has waaaay too smug a smile.

Not immediately sold on this, I am.
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All of which is why many people dropped the show after the first episode. Well, that and the art style.
 
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Extollere

Sucks at poetry
Jexhius said:
All of which is why many people dropped the show after the first episode. Well, that and the art style.
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I liked the first episode of Horizon. I was fully intent on watching the rest of it, but somebody said the action gave way to boring dialog, so I dropped it. All I wanted was to see those lovely females in skin-tight suits bouncing around with explosions behind them for 13 episodes. Was that really too much to ask of Horizon?
 
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Dresden

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Extollere said:
I liked the first episode of Horizon. I was fully intent on watching the rest of it, but somebody said the action gave way to boring dialog, so I dropped it. All I wanted was to see those lovely females in skin-tight suits bouncing around with explosions behind them for 13 episodes. Was that really too much to ask of Horizon?
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It still has quite a lot of that, you just have to skip episode 8. That's assuming you don't mind the designs.
 
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dakkumauji

Member
Extollere said:
I liked the first episode of Horizon. I was fully intent on watching the rest of it, but somebody said the action gave way to boring dialog, so I dropped it. All I wanted was to see those lovely females in skin-tight suits bouncing around with explosions behind them for 13 episodes. Was that really too much to ask of Horizon?
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Season 2 is where they go full out action.

The middle of season one has lots of talking (with one great battle by Kimi) but the ending is action filled as well. If you want to see that, skipping the middle is the way to go.
 
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Tomat

Wanna hear a good joke? Waste your time helping me! LOL!
As a whole though, I don't see how a show becoming more entertaining does not make it a better show.
 
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Tomat

Wanna hear a good joke? Waste your time helping me! LOL!
Geneijin said:
Does SAO become a better show then?
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I don't see why it wouldn't if it does become more entertaining, I wouldn't know though.

A show can still be entertaining and bad. Just because it's better than it was before doesn't mean the show has become "good." I'm just disagreeing with Envelope's opinion of "It gets worse."
 
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hosannainexcelsis

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Jexhius said:
I see that Oshii is once again bringing his 'talents' back the world of live-action cinema. Goodie - http://www.animenewsnetwork.co.uk/p...unk-for-steampunk-in-the-last-druid/garm-wars
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Taking place in a world of war known as Annwn, Garm Wars sets the scene with clone soldiers from 3 military tribes, in a bloody and perpetual battle of air, land and technology. One clone, Khara, finds herself separated from battle and on the run with unlikely companions. In seeking to know more about their joint existence, the fugitives instead find an unrelenting truth and the greatest battle of their lives.

The Last Druid: Garm Wars is a long-awaited film Mamoru Oshii has wanted to make for over 15 years. Shortly after Ghost in the Shell (1995), Oshii-san completed a few short pilots as a precursor to Garm Wars but his original concept remained hidden from the world…until now.
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And I see it'll be in English too. Oh boy!
 
Jex

Jex

Member
More over, some of those elements sound similar to The Sky Crawlers. You already made that movie, Oshii!
 
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cajunator

Banned
Jexhius said:
Well that's fair enough. In what way do you think the writing is bad?
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The ending doesn't make much sense, but overall there are things throughout the show that were a bit weird. I would have to rewatch the show again to point out exactly what. I dont really care about writing anyway as you guys know so its not a big deal.
 
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