Razgriz-Specter
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Fall of Anime 2012 |OT2| O cursed spite, that ever I was born to UUURRRRYYY!!
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PdotMichael
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Only a recap this week and Yukari talks about tanks. And the preview for Ep 6:
A Focke-Achgelis Fa 223
Ultimadrago
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I know.
Now I've reeled in survivor, SDBurton and cjkeats.
And Mutta thinks he has a nice wife.
(I feel another storyline coming along...)
Chet Rippo
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That's awesome.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Are you saying Aoba looks like a dude? What kind of bullshit is this.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica - 1-12
Judging solely off the tones the show is usually spoken in; I assumed that it was macabre going in, but not like this! So in essence it’s an anime version of Faust, one which exceeded my expectations in almost every respect. It took the elements which I generally associate with the genre and brilliantly inverts them,
The opening episodes were certainly engaging although they betray just how dark it is under that shiny surface. But in a way the unassuming opening only serves to juxtapose just how atypical a show this is. I was surprised at just how tight and competent the story was, and I found myself compelled to see it through almost instantly. In a way, its addictive nature reminds me of my experience with Death Note, although unlike that, it doesn't deliver twists and shock moments at the expense of its own logic and suspension of disbelief. I always find it refreshing whenever something lulls me into a false sense of security, and its an indicator that it largely skirts cliché. One of its greatest strengths is that it succeeds in instilling a genuine sense of dread and anxiety towards the characters and their fates, with the high-stakes permeating into every action.
I’m not usually fond of Shaft’s visual style but it really works effectively here. I particularly like the designs of the witches , which are a ridiculous pastiche of real world elements, and serves as a bizarre palette to contrast with the magical girls themselves. This dissonance continues yet further with the music, which is a blend of the classical as well as some more modern, bombastic tones. I may have to aquire the soundtrack at some point.
I liked all the cast, Kyubey for one,
It’s his disturbing presence that sets the tone, because it’s not hard to assume that there is something afoot with him from his initial appearance, but you are still left with a lingering doubt, which makes his guarded words
all the more fascinating. Though it's easy for me to call Homura the stand out, particularly as the best moments come via way of her.
And I’m sure there are plenty of theories knocking around, but there is a few things I wanted to confirm regarding the ending:
That aside, I can’t really think of any glaring problems that I had with the show and it was pretty much pitch perfectly from the very beginning. I think episode 10 was the absolute stand-out of the series, though, and pretty much cemented my (already) high opinion of the show.
Overall it was excellent, and it'd have to be, I marathoned the entire thing! It's one of those times that I regret not watching it sooner.
Makes the most compelling argument forthat you're ever likely to hear.vegetarianism
Judging solely off the tones the show is usually spoken in; I assumed that it was macabre going in, but not like this! So in essence it’s an anime version of Faust, one which exceeded my expectations in almost every respect. It took the elements which I generally associate with the genre and brilliantly inverts them,
and makes me sad for the world!
The opening episodes were certainly engaging although they betray just how dark it is under that shiny surface. But in a way the unassuming opening only serves to juxtapose just how atypical a show this is. I was surprised at just how tight and competent the story was, and I found myself compelled to see it through almost instantly. In a way, its addictive nature reminds me of my experience with Death Note, although unlike that, it doesn't deliver twists and shock moments at the expense of its own logic and suspension of disbelief. I always find it refreshing whenever something lulls me into a false sense of security, and its an indicator that it largely skirts cliché. One of its greatest strengths is that it succeeds in instilling a genuine sense of dread and anxiety towards the characters and their fates, with the high-stakes permeating into every action.
I’m not usually fond of Shaft’s visual style but it really works effectively here. I particularly like the designs of the witches , which are a ridiculous pastiche of real world elements, and serves as a bizarre palette to contrast with the magical girls themselves. This dissonance continues yet further with the music, which is a blend of the classical as well as some more modern, bombastic tones. I may have to aquire the soundtrack at some point.
I liked all the cast, Kyubey for one,
the magnificent bastard!
(and the nature of the magical girls)
I'll also mention Sayaka, who was an excellent deconstruction of the overly idealistic protagonist, and had the most tragic arc of all, and was who I empathized with the most.
And I’m sure there are plenty of theories knocking around, but there is a few things I wanted to confirm regarding the ending:
So Madoka’s wish was ultimately to euthanize the entire lineage of witches and magical girls? It seemed like the most selfless act, as it essentially rendered their existence (or deaths) meaningful. But if you are to invoke deus ex machina, wouldn't it have been better to simply to create an existence where magical girls wouldn't have been needed at all? I know that they now 'ascend' when they die, but still, struck me as a little odd.
Overall it was excellent, and it'd have to be, I marathoned the entire thing! It's one of those times that I regret not watching it sooner.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Glad you enjoyed it! Its one of my favorite shows in the past few years, an absolute treat to watch.
More importantly I must know what you consider the best pairing in this show. This is the most important question of all when it comes to Madoka. There is only one correct answer.
Now that I think about it, I guess Steamboy was just ripping off Nadia:
Nadia in turn borrowed the "villainess with fat and skinny lackeys driving ridiculous vehicles" from Time Bokan.
Welp, that's a buzz kill.
Chet Rippo
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Is this a show I should be watching?
Ultimadrago
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(P)LUCK.
dakkumauji
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PdotMichael
Banned
dakkumauji
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Accel World SP01
Yeah, I don't know anymore.
Yeah, I don't know anymore.
what the what?
Jex
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Nadia in turn borrowed the "villainess with fat and skinny lackeys driving ridiculous vehicles" from Time Bokan.
Of course their designs are very remincisent of the pirates from Castle in the Sky:
The cycle repeated itself again for Fractale which has the same shaped thugs in suits + girl arrangement:
and girls with crystals:
Nadia in turn borrowed the "villainess with fat and skinny lackeys driving ridiculous vehicles" from Time Bokan.
Isn't she playable in TvC? Or am I thinking of someone else?
Chet Rippo
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the mc is a girl with big titts...
yes
Why was I not informed of this sooner?
As I was told when I pondered the same:
Madoka whished that was because if she just wished it didn't happen, it would erase all the other girls wishes too, and that wouldn't be fair to them
firehawk12
Subete no aware
You know, I totally forgot that Mutta was a car designer.
Girls make the best perverts!
Let's see... Haru and his bro or Haru and the blonde guy? lol
Jex
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I completely forgot the details, but thanks for the refresher!
Love the show so much, I also own these:
The box is the complete recordings, all of the shows OST, and the book has a collection of AMAZING key frame illustrations.
Ill probably eventually drop the $600 on the Blu-Ray box at some point I guess, lol
Speaking of Nadia's OST, it seems like Shiro Sagisu repeated a few elements of the soundtrack when he sat down to work on Evangelion. I imagine that would be pretty obvious to anyone who has listened extensively to the OST's for both shows.
Crash Station
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Kyou no Asuka Show 2-5
The last one had no punchline.
The last one had no punchline.
haha I said the same. Looks like movie 3 may bring some revelations and stuff.
They indeed do.
While we're mentioning busty shows, Asobi ni Iku yo would be perfect for you.
Ultimadrago
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No, you got the right gang: Doronjo and her lackeys.
I loved it. It's wordy though.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Witness the glory that is SHAFT, for it is one of their best shows!
PdotMichael
Banned
You will love the dialogues and the show or not.
Give it a try. And you don't need more than two episodes to decide if you like it or not.
I thought it was pretty great.
I liked the cast of characters, the odd art direction, and the entertaining (though lengthy) dialogue.
It owns.
Ignore anything pizzaroll says about it.
Also ignores cries that Nisemonogatari is worse because it's more or less the same show, except more of it.
Crash Station
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Do you like loads and loads of uninteresting dialogue that constantly branches off into tangents? If so, give it a try.
Who has awoken me from my slumber!?
It's visually interesting at times, and has a good cast, but the actual writing is fucking dreadful and there's not really any reason to watch it rather than clicking through screenshots and finding a better show to get your Kamiya or Saito or Horie fix from.
That said...
If you do try, go for 3, the writing doesn't settle in until then. In fact, just start at 3, the first 2 are about Worst Girl.
Brown Shinji.
Chet Rippo
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Billiechu actually mentioned that one to me a few weeks back. Because of you of course.
Ultimadrago
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Code:Breaker 6
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I'm still watching this for stills and animation of henchmen burning...
and for Mr.Tea Time, ofc.
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I'm still watching this for stills and animation of henchmen burning...
and for Mr.Tea Time, ofc.
Guess I'll give this show a chance then. My friend has been bugging me about it too, so let's see if I join the lovers or the haters.
So it'll be like watching Sword Art Online then.
So it'll be like watching Sword Art Online then.
It's pretty enjoyable.
Expect lots of highs and lows. And a certain questioning of why you're even watching anime in the first place on some episodes.
I'm not trolling either.
PdotMichael
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In a good way, though
Chet Rippo
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I have been thinking about watching it after I finish Sekirei. Either that or Sora no Otoshimono. Horizon is high on the list too.
Hating is the canon OTP. I said so.
Smut. Not to the same extent that Toloveru is. But still smut.
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