-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Fall of Anime 2012 |OT2| O cursed spite, that ever I was born to UUURRRRYYY!!
- Thread starter kayos90
- Start date
- Status
RoboGeorgeForeman
Banned
Shin Sekai Yori
Glad they cut back on that lovey dovey shit and got back what I loved about the show, the mystery and intrigue of the new world. I honestly thought the whole last episode was unnecessary as I already got the whole bonobos thing the first few times they showed how neo-humans dealt with stress. Hopefully, if they do try to develop the relationships between the cast, they don't spend a whole episode on it.
Glad they cut back on that lovey dovey shit and got back what I loved about the show, the mystery and intrigue of the new world. I honestly thought the whole last episode was unnecessary as I already got the whole bonobos thing the first few times they showed how neo-humans dealt with stress. Hopefully, if they do try to develop the relationships between the cast, they don't spend a whole episode on it.
R_thanatos
Member
She left her cage open .. at least she waited untill they were occuped messing with someone else mind ..she just didn't know that they have eyes on their back (damn monsters)
Of course i'm not talking about that gif .. "that gif" is referencing to
kirito putting cold water on her imouto back
people are just too happy by NSFW gifs i wouldn't dare to ask something else
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Sukitte 8
So shoujo that it hurts so good. I will miss the first four episodes, which I think were just outstanding, but I suppose I'm just okay with shoujo tears.
Also, Mei is the anti-Kanna. I gotta appreciate that just on principle.
----
SAO 21
Fuck Japan. I don't know what to say. You all know what I'm referring to, so it's better left unsaid. But seriously, what a piece of shit show makes even The Newsroom seem like well considered and thoughtful art.
So shoujo that it hurts so good. I will miss the first four episodes, which I think were just outstanding, but I suppose I'm just okay with shoujo tears.
Also, Mei is the anti-Kanna. I gotta appreciate that just on principle.
----
SAO 21
Fuck Japan. I don't know what to say. You all know what I'm referring to, so it's better left unsaid. But seriously, what a piece of shit show makes even The Newsroom seem like well considered and thoughtful art.
Jex
Member
Paging dukcroll.
Crash Station
Member
Just keep watching.
Razgriz-Specter
Member
dakkumauji
Member
Sword Art Online 21
Show continues to impress me week after week
Show continues to impress me week after week
at how stupid it is.
PoeticProse22
Member
Sword Art Online 21
This episode was terrible and thoroughly flawed, only ever elevating to mediocrity with the first instance of
and the disappointingly brief section of this episode that actually allowed Asuna to be marginally
, temporarily ceasing the perpetual attempts to ruin her characterization. Regardless of these few moments of decency though, this was easily the worst episode of them all, as, essentially, it was entirely devoid of satisfying developments, consistent characterization, or, aside from the aforementioned
, a single moment that was remotely enjoyable, culminating with the idiotic usage of
. I suppose there was also a sliver of plot development in this episode, but when it's so easily drowned out by the
and the furtherance of the plodding imouto storyline, it's really not worth mentioning.
The horrible Suguha and the continued focus on her
had far too much prevalence throughout this episode, and the entirety of ALO, for that matter. She remains wholly unsympathetic and quite unlikable, despite the numerous attempts to portray her otherwise. As such, it's rather amusing that she actually appeared to expect she had a chance to
with someone that has effectively been
all this time, but I suppose intelligence was never associated with Suguha in the first place, so it certainly wasn't surprising that she placed hopes in this seeming eventuality. This initial
will inevitably create a greater level of immense satisfaction upon her realization that
, so, at the very least, her involvement in the story has one enjoyable element to it's existence.
Asuna's heightened involvement and consequent focus, though largely welcome and temporarily interesting, was, unfortunately, rather slow and tedious. However, it was quite satisfying to see Asuna regain her former characterization, since, finally, her inclusion in an episode signified something far more significant, however temporarily, than her perpetual
. Of course, she was still
towards the end of the episode, since she obviously won’t be given the ability to
, as the entirety of this terribly-written arc hinges on the seemingly unavoidable portrayal of Asuna as a
; one who clearly, despite her attempts to
, will inevitably and predictably need to be
by her
, which, in turn, creates a ridiculously thin and contrived narrative.
As expected, the laughably bad
was as unnecessary as it was excessive. In fact, though it was pointless in the last episode, it thoroughly detracted from this one, since the sudden appearance of this ludicrous stupidity was completely inconsequential and remarkably random.
The final scene proved to be an impressively exciting conclusion, but I'm certainly not confident in the storytelling for the remainder of the narrative, aside from two select moments, due largely to the woeful material and their inability to adapt ALO into something that's even a slight improvement over said material.
All in all, following two decent episodes, Sword Art Online has, once again, rapidly deteriorated to a level of atrociousness it has never come close to before, riddled with an insurmountable plethora of narrative and characterization flaws. The structure of this entire arc and the abundance of trite, uninteresting developments within are wholly indicative of atrocious writing and a mediocre, unimpressive execution of the narrative. Of course, these criticisms could potentially be overlooked if the story was the least bit entertaining or enjoyable, but, unfortunately, unlike SAO’s arc, it really, really isn’t, due, in large part, to the unfortunate realization that there’s absolutely no weight or tension in any of the narrative developments, instead faltering, due to the incredibly ludicrous villain and the
subplot, into a repetitive, unintended hilarity that doesn’t complement the “story” at all.
This episode was terrible and thoroughly flawed, only ever elevating to mediocrity with the first instance of
Suguha’s tears
useful
tears
tentacles
tentacle fanservice
The horrible Suguha and the continued focus on her
love for her brother
begin a relationship
her brother
heartbreak
Kirito is her brother
Asuna's heightened involvement and consequent focus, though largely welcome and temporarily interesting, was, unfortunately, rather slow and tedious. However, it was quite satisfying to see Asuna regain her former characterization, since, finally, her inclusion in an episode signified something far more significant, however temporarily, than her perpetual
isolation in a cage
recaptured
escape on her own
damsel in distress
escape
saved
knight in shining armor
As expected, the laughably bad
tentacle fanservice
The final scene proved to be an impressively exciting conclusion, but I'm certainly not confident in the storytelling for the remainder of the narrative, aside from two select moments, due largely to the woeful material and their inability to adapt ALO into something that's even a slight improvement over said material.
All in all, following two decent episodes, Sword Art Online has, once again, rapidly deteriorated to a level of atrociousness it has never come close to before, riddled with an insurmountable plethora of narrative and characterization flaws. The structure of this entire arc and the abundance of trite, uninteresting developments within are wholly indicative of atrocious writing and a mediocre, unimpressive execution of the narrative. Of course, these criticisms could potentially be overlooked if the story was the least bit entertaining or enjoyable, but, unfortunately, unlike SAO’s arc, it really, really isn’t, due, in large part, to the unfortunate realization that there’s absolutely no weight or tension in any of the narrative developments, instead faltering, due to the incredibly ludicrous villain and the
incest
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
I guess I just hadn't seen much reference to tentacles in anime for a while now. Must be watching all the wrong stuff.
We love you too! *group hug*
chickdigger802
Banned
I watch SAO for the plot.
Dedication Through Light
Member
You could have at least chosen Imouto's scenes
Seriously. An actual attractive character or something.
Did SAO get an Overfiend Expansion or something.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Out of every bad opinion I've ever come across since I've visited AnimeGAF this might very well be the worst.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Here's a translated version of the new Steins;Gate Fuka Ryōiki no Déjà vu movie trailer, with a better translation than the one I originally posted.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe5h_IarMMg
They're also releasing a complete TV series box set in Japan next March with new box art and a 200-page production booklet.
So many different projects for next year -- the movie, new game, Vita port, and now this -- it looks like they really want to keep the series momentum going, huh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe5h_IarMMg
They're also releasing a complete TV series box set in Japan next March with new box art and a 200-page production booklet.
So many different projects for next year -- the movie, new game, Vita port, and now this -- it looks like they really want to keep the series momentum going, huh.
The Aura PV's music is a little too dramatic for me, but I'm interested in watching it regardless. The return of chuunibyou Hanazawa Kana is always great, and it'll be interesting having a more pragmatic approach to chuunibyou in Aura compared to Chu2koi. I doubt the theme it presents will be too surprising, but for me, the execution is where it counts so hopefully that goes well.
Ahaha, I'm not surprised that a lot of people are more receptive to the more serious, mellowed tone in Aura though.
Ahaha, I'm not surprised that a lot of people are more receptive to the more serious, mellowed tone in Aura though.
Maybe I shouldn't have dropped the series after all.
Razgriz-Specter
Member
As unfortunate as this is, I think I would have enjoyed the show more from the beginning if it had just dropped all pretenses and been, well, this.
Sometimes honesty is more valuable than tastefulness.
Alternatively we could have had Asuna & Kirito kicking ass in a new game for some reason rather than making her even more worthless. Trying to be too much.
Crash Station
Member
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 8
Incredible. Just amazing. There's nothing more to say.
Also, anyone not familiar with the franchise, DO NOT WATCH THE EP 9 PREVIEW.
Incredible. Just amazing. There's nothing more to say.
Also, anyone not familiar with the franchise, DO NOT WATCH THE EP 9 PREVIEW.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Little Busters 8
Kud focused episode wasnt that bad, I think they could have avoided this season sharing information that we already knew, but I did like the Masato Riki moments and then Masato being all sad during that scene and such, was funny and touching in a way.
The only non annoying female characters in this are continuously the Disciplinary leader and then Kurugaya-san, and Kud
. Anyway I hope we focus on Kyousukes, Riki, Kengo, and Masato moments, storylines and background, or else I may drop this.
And President Obama
Kud focused episode wasnt that bad, I think they could have avoided this season sharing information that we already knew, but I did like the Masato Riki moments and then Masato being all sad during that scene and such, was funny and touching in a way.
The only non annoying female characters in this are continuously the Disciplinary leader and then Kurugaya-san, and Kud
has great baseball skills
And President Obama
Ultimadrago
Member
SAO 21
EL OH EL
EL OH EL
Razgriz-Specter
Member
Guess Max Factory is waiting for the Steins;Gate movie to reveal Figma Okabe.
Hellsing321
Member
So safe to say SAO will be winning AOTY on GAF this year?
Dedication Through Light
Member
I thought K seemed most well received at least in that one anime thread as of late.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Would still be less of a joke than Panty and Stocking winning.
PoyoPoyo will win, coming from nowhere. Because no-one seems to talk about it anymore.
Crash Station
Member
Well, the JoJo thread has more posts and views, and it got there in a shorter amount of time than the current winner for longest anime OT of the year, Fate/Zero.
Of course, we really don't know how many non-animegaffers will be taking part. I'd assume F/Z is still the front-runner.
Wait Panty and Stocking won last time?
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Fate/Zero seriously better win.
There really is no contest. None what so ever.
There really is no contest. None what so ever.
- Status
Similar threads
- Locked