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Fall of Anime 2012 |OT2| O cursed spite, that ever I was born to UUURRRRYYY!!
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The animation was about as state of the art as you can get. The movie was entirely digitally composited. In 1995.Ghost in the Shell
Decided against making a LTTP thread, because if I screw this up somehow, at least I'll only look like an ass to anime-GAF and not GAF as a whole. Plus, I'm still too timid to make my own threads.
I tried watching the original Japanese dub for this, but it became too hard to follow. The subs seemed to move faster than most subs I remember, and it was just constant transitioning from reading to watching. So I changed to English dub to follow it better. Maybe I'll watch the original dub at some point in the future.
Three major things stick out to me:
1. The animation. I think that the look of this movie has held up pretty damn well considering the time it was made. I really like the character designs in particular, and the animation was pretty smooth, yet you could tell this wasn't state-of-the-art (couldn't find a better way to put this; there probably is one). Which is fine with me. Though I would be very interested in a blu-ray version, as long as it's not 2.0, which is apparently trash.
Printed out to film for storage though, but still digital.
Ultimadrago
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Ha, I just recently finished watching that scene.
It's so weird because he seems to be written to come off as unlikable, but should I be rooting against someone trying to catch a serial killer? So conflicting! Then there are moments like
Oh, fine.
It's so weird because he seems to be written to come off as unlikable, but should I be rooting against someone trying to catch a serial killer? So conflicting! Then there are moments like
when he shoots that haitian guy in cold blood and tries to cover it up, obviously coming off as a dirty cop, but then you find out the haitian guy was some really dickish former general who committed all sorts of atrocities.
Season 1! From 2006!
Oh, fine.
Didn't know it was originally based of a novel, but makes sense now that I think about it.
The Ice Truck killer did do things (like leaving the barbie doll pieces, smiley face in the blood, etc.) that were very reminiscent of crime novel bad guys. Guess now I know why!
I watched the first episode. That whole first person CG sequence it opened with was not well done at all.
Fixed that for you. Learn2weeaboo.
Theonik
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Some people like 4 legs, others 4 ears. WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE!
Didn't mean to call you out, but I still treat spoilers as spoilers.
Anyone else do that or am I a grumpy old man today?
Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie
A truly great movie, fantastically directed and visually exciting. It has tons of that 80's cheesy atmosphere but you can't help but marvel at the finesse with which it was all executed.
Every few minutes I would think to myself how I should tale a screencap of a scene and post it on GAF but in the end I decided it's best not to start doing it or I would lose a lot of time trying to pick out my favorites (and I think most of you guys already saw this). Dezaki reaffirmed himself as one of my favorite directors in anime, great stuff.
A truly great movie, fantastically directed and visually exciting. It has tons of that 80's cheesy atmosphere but you can't help but marvel at the finesse with which it was all executed.
Every few minutes I would think to myself how I should tale a screencap of a scene and post it on GAF but in the end I decided it's best not to start doing it or I would lose a lot of time trying to pick out my favorites (and I think most of you guys already saw this). Dezaki reaffirmed himself as one of my favorite directors in anime, great stuff.
If I remember right, he doesn't kill his bro in the book. He frees his sister and indulges a little real life family time and kills LaGuerta. She dies at any rate even if I can't remember the exact details!
Nicht Kleckern sondern Klotzen!
I have shamed my ancestors.
Forgive me, Trejo-sensei.
No, actually you're right. It's pretty shitty for someone to come into the anime thread and then find spoilers about a show they'd normally never have to worry about finding in here. My bad.
firehawk12
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I think that's part of it too. Although I guess I have less a problem with the German stuff in Strike Witches (mostly because I was too busy noticing the lack of pants).
I don't really get much out of dudebro war games nowadays for what that's worth. And most of them are so safe that it's usually Americans vs Russians or something equally generic as to not offend anyone.
Sure, but then there's just the idea of a mangaka or whomever being obsessed with German tanks.
Yeah, that shot was great.
Oh wow. I'm not sure which scenario I prefer. Although,
It's sort of shitty in that he breaks the Code of Harry in the novel's version. Then again, it would have been interesting to see he how he would deal with the aftermath of killing LaGuerta and letting his brother live. Plus I wouldn't mind seeing LaGuerta kick the bucket.
Thanks for that interesting piece of trivia. Like an alternate reality version of what happens!
Dedication Through Light
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It just gets weirder as the books go along. Not going to bring that stuff as I haven't watched past season one and don't want to inadvertantly spoil anything.
Have you seen Kiddy Grade? thats a fun show. Very colorful, awesome characters/powers, action, sci fi setting, unique art style.
What kind of shows do you like/are you looking for?
Have you already seen a lot of stuff?
Teekyuu 5
Asking the hard questions I see.
Asking the hard questions I see.
He's the only reason to watch it really.
Well, for the first two seasons anyway ;_;
Jex
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[Magi] - 5
Well look at that, another good episode of Magi, and a surprisingly uncensored one at that. (The fact that they can get away with this is pretty strange considering what they can't get away with on JoJo's, but whatever.) The arc was concluded satisfactorily, the pacing felt right, the animation was consistent throughout (bar some stills) and in general it was an enjoyable experience.
They music is still, unfortunately, a bit of a sticking point. Besides the excellent OP theme I can't really think of any other music that I like in the show. Sometimes I don't really notice it but when I do notice it it's usually because it's distracting me in some manner.
Anyhow, this is what a bad guy looks like, apparently:
Well look at that, another good episode of Magi, and a surprisingly uncensored one at that. (The fact that they can get away with this is pretty strange considering what they can't get away with on JoJo's, but whatever.) The arc was concluded satisfactorily, the pacing felt right, the animation was consistent throughout (bar some stills) and in general it was an enjoyable experience.
They music is still, unfortunately, a bit of a sticking point. Besides the excellent OP theme I can't really think of any other music that I like in the show. Sometimes I don't really notice it but when I do notice it it's usually because it's distracting me in some manner.
Anyhow, this is what a bad guy looks like, apparently:
KO Traveling Hobo
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Ga-Rei Zero. God-tier soundtrack, bitchin' action sequences, solid dub, more FEELS than you can shake a stick at, and some of this
On Netflix for your viewing pleasure.
Ga-Rei Zero. God-tier soundtrack, bitchin' action sequences, and some of this
This show is good too.
How about Desert Punk? Its really funny. Especially the dub.
dakkumauji
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Ixion Saga DT 05
So did they do it?
KO Traveling Hobo
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You're right. It is an awesome show.
I just got done watching Baccano! and it's some pretty quality stuff. Great soundtrack with fun characters and an interesting story. And it's set in 1930's New York (mostly) which is a nice change of pace from the usual fantasy or sci-fi setting.
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagaan like DTL suggested would be a good choice too. Giant robots and manliness a plenty.
That right? It's always a strange feeling when an adaption ends up being better than the source material.
Ultimadrago
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Yup.
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One Outs 1-5
Man, Toua is the textbook definition of "The gambling man." It's strange that he also looks exactly like Hiruma from Eyeshield 21, another character who loved to play with the slights of probability (usually successfully). Along with that you have the greedy, business-oriented owner and not-as-clever other teammates for him to interact with, per usual sports anime. So far, I'm liking it enough*.
*Part of me wishes it was more Shounen™ though.
You should be ashamed of yourself for trying to mislead people into watching a bad show.
Jex
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I think it's worth pointing out that One Outs has the same director as Kaiji.
And the same guy handled series composition.
They also share a scriptwriter...and storyboarders...animators...
And Toua is voiced by Kaiji...
KO Traveling Hobo
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Sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of you being wrong. Ga-Rei Zero is legitimately good.You should be ashamed of yourself for trying to mislead people into watching a bad show.
Black hair, black beard and mustache. Instant bad guy.
Dedication Through Light
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Didnt it say he still kept his dt or something , so I guess not. Though how did he end up with his shirt off, closest canon yaoi this season, .
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Ultimadrago
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Thanks for the fun fact. I have Kaiji on my list next.
I've been in a game anime type of mood.
Looks like a character from one of the Avatar shows.[Magi] - 5
Not to be contrarian, but English is a West Germanic language (along with German).
The one event that they should have adapted and they don't. Figures.
I was just joshin, I know English ain't really our language. The "bastardization" we have is though I guess.
Crash Station
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Oh my god, my power is back! Time to catch up on a week's worth of anime!
Congrats, Cosmic!
Luckily I still had power during and after Sandy. I got lucky. Just had to deal with no internet for a week or so which is no biggie really.
Luckily I still had power during and after Sandy. I got lucky. Just had to deal with no internet for a week or so which is no biggie really.
I wish they'd do another season. The stuff right after where the original show ends is pretty good. Or at least, I personally think it is.
Ga-Rei Zero. God-tier soundtrack, bitchin' action sequences, solid dub, more FEELS than you can shake a stick at, and some of this
On Netflix for your viewing pleasure.
This has been on my list for awhile. I'll check it out after I finish Princess Nine, which i'll be starting today after I finish Suite Precure.
welcome back!
You guys dont have generators though?
Generators are worth their weight in gold.
Generators are not something you typically need to have in the NYC metro area.
As the weather starts changing though, that's something might change along with it. Certainly, there will be a lot more folks with generators in Staten Island the next time a big storm comes rolling through. The issue then will be whether those folks know the Do's and Dont's of operating a generator.
dakkumauji
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Ixion Saga DT 05
Didnt it say he still kept his dt or something , so I guess not. Though how did he end up with his shirt off, closest canon yaoi this season,
I would say depends on how Japan classifies DT. Does it count if you were the receiver?
Always worth having a generator. Especially since people dont like their trees cut back from power lines for some reason. Plus the heavy winters and aging infrastructure up there. A generator is totally worth it. Maybe even two (or three if you're my Dad).
There's no ignoring being called out so directly...
Crash Station
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Nah, and even if we did, there's the whole gas issue. The people we know that did have generators only used it for their fridges and to charge stuff, not for actual lights and other electricity things.
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