Chet Rippo
Member
Damn it, I should know what the Mio one is from, but the name of it is eluding me right now.
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K-on! Community |OT| Never Ending Talk About Never Ending Girl's Talk
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Kandrick
GAF's Ed McMahon
Hi Esura! It's been a while!
One last chance to do this.
WTF Taiga over Mio? THEY CRAY
One last chance to do this.
If it was Ami maybe, but Taiga? No way.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Taiga prevails, as usual.
Nodoka is gonna turn into a slut?
Chet Rippo
Member
They all do.
amishpriest99
Member
I don't know what you're referring to!
And so ends Mugi monday.
Roll on Tsumugi Tuesday!
This makes me happy.
As does this
. Will definitely be relying on this thread for Thursday, also known for me as "go to Neurologist to try to figure out mystery headache thing" day :/.
Kandrick
GAF's Ed McMahon
Yes
I do like cake!
But if that earlier hypothetical was indeed true, I would say yes to the offer...
Both the PSN code, and the cake.
Chet Rippo
Member
Well, I hope it's nothing to serious!This makes me happy.
As does this
Will definitely be relying on this thread for Thursday, also known for me as "go to Neurologist to try to figure out mystery headache thing" day :/.
Sure.
Boo, I know all about those nasty doctor visits. We're here for ya.
It's a facade!
You have been given an ultimatum.
Like others have said, I'm hoping for the best for you.
amishpriest99
Member
Interesting about the pacing. Incidentally, I fell asleep last night before doing any reading, so I'll start on it tonight.
Thanks
. At least this is helping distract me from trying to self diagnose. If I have to go for another MRI I swear this time I will make them put on K-ON!. Last time it was some bad Harrison Ford romcom...managed to make the experience even worse :/.Chet Rippo
Member
Really, the pacing is basically the same as the anime. In fact, the first season is pretty much the same as the manga for the most part.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Thanks
If you have a tablet or laptop, you can bring your own entertainment. Such as K-ON!
Alternatively, if you just want something that makes you feel good while you're there: (continue reading)
Unknown Soldier
Member
Dog Days
Had I watched this show in 2011, it would easily have made my Top 5 last year. It was that good. It started out enjoyably cute and full of characters that had fluffy tails, but then turned into something unexpectedly awesome by the end. Someone commented on a different forum that this show starts off slow and then changes tracks midway through. Knowing that a second season did air did serve to dull the ending impact somewhat, but that didn't stop it from having a strong final several episodes.
I often find it disconcerting when a show saves all the ending material until the last episode and then rushes through it. I've seen far too many shows which fall victim to this and I don't know if it's just poor planning or what. Sometimes the show's ending is so bad that I'm not surprised they push it all to the last episode just because of how embarrassing they know it is. So it is rare when a show like Dog Days comes along and manages a surprise climax and still finds room for a fantastic ending and easily spreads the ending across 2 episodes without any problems even though it only had a 13 episode run.
The show had pretty serviceable animation most of the time though it also had some pretty derpy moments. Seven Arcs is known as the studio which animated the various seasons of Nanoha and so the fight scenes were quite enjoyable and if budget had to be sacrificed during non-fighting portions to give more attention to the many fights, then the studio made the right call. In general action was well-animated even as non-action was often still-framed. The character designs were all cute. Even the guys are cute. Even the guy voiced by Wakamoto was cute. Fortunately, they gave all the attention to the fluffy tails that they deserved, and they frequently wag vigorously and move with the proper momentum when their bearers are fighting or running or what have you.
I should give proper special mention to the voice work. For whatever reason, a massive number of notable voice actors lent their distinctive tones to this show. This show was so overstuffed with big names that people like Kana Hanazawa, Minako Kotobuki, and Norio Wakamoto were only able to fit in as relatively minor roles. The cast was led by Mamoru Miyano and Yui Horie and also featured Ayana Taketatsu and Yoko Hikasa reunited from K-ON in major roles. Nana Mizuki lent her voice to another major supporting character in addition to performing the OP, much to the chagrin of Ami Koshimizu who plays the main antagonist for most of the series. Yeah, this show's voice cast was hilariously stacked.
Ultimately, Dog Days actually worked out quite a bit better than anyone would have expected from it's derivative parts. The whole affair was a bit cheesy from start to finish but the combination of strong voice work, a surprisingly enjoyable story, a well-realized fictional world, and just enough pandering and fanservice but not too much combined to elevate the whole package to an unexpectedly high level. Fortunately, they were able to make a second season and not leave things hanging at the end.
Dog Days
Final Rating: 9 out of 10 Fluffy Tails
Fluffy Tail Ranking: (from Fluffiest to Just Fluffy)
Yukikaze
Brioche
Vert
Ricotta
Millhiore
Eclair
Had I watched this show in 2011, it would easily have made my Top 5 last year. It was that good. It started out enjoyably cute and full of characters that had fluffy tails, but then turned into something unexpectedly awesome by the end. Someone commented on a different forum that this show starts off slow and then changes tracks midway through. Knowing that a second season did air did serve to dull the ending impact somewhat, but that didn't stop it from having a strong final several episodes.
I often find it disconcerting when a show saves all the ending material until the last episode and then rushes through it. I've seen far too many shows which fall victim to this and I don't know if it's just poor planning or what. Sometimes the show's ending is so bad that I'm not surprised they push it all to the last episode just because of how embarrassing they know it is. So it is rare when a show like Dog Days comes along and manages a surprise climax and still finds room for a fantastic ending and easily spreads the ending across 2 episodes without any problems even though it only had a 13 episode run.
The show had pretty serviceable animation most of the time though it also had some pretty derpy moments. Seven Arcs is known as the studio which animated the various seasons of Nanoha and so the fight scenes were quite enjoyable and if budget had to be sacrificed during non-fighting portions to give more attention to the many fights, then the studio made the right call. In general action was well-animated even as non-action was often still-framed. The character designs were all cute. Even the guys are cute. Even the guy voiced by Wakamoto was cute. Fortunately, they gave all the attention to the fluffy tails that they deserved, and they frequently wag vigorously and move with the proper momentum when their bearers are fighting or running or what have you.
I should give proper special mention to the voice work. For whatever reason, a massive number of notable voice actors lent their distinctive tones to this show. This show was so overstuffed with big names that people like Kana Hanazawa, Minako Kotobuki, and Norio Wakamoto were only able to fit in as relatively minor roles. The cast was led by Mamoru Miyano and Yui Horie and also featured Ayana Taketatsu and Yoko Hikasa reunited from K-ON in major roles. Nana Mizuki lent her voice to another major supporting character in addition to performing the OP, much to the chagrin of Ami Koshimizu who plays the main antagonist for most of the series. Yeah, this show's voice cast was hilariously stacked.
Ultimately, Dog Days actually worked out quite a bit better than anyone would have expected from it's derivative parts. The whole affair was a bit cheesy from start to finish but the combination of strong voice work, a surprisingly enjoyable story, a well-realized fictional world, and just enough pandering and fanservice but not too much combined to elevate the whole package to an unexpectedly high level. Fortunately, they were able to make a second season and not leave things hanging at the end.
Dog Days
Final Rating: 9 out of 10 Fluffy Tails
Fluffy Tail Ranking: (from Fluffiest to Just Fluffy)
Yukikaze
Brioche
Vert
Ricotta
Millhiore
Eclair
Chet Rippo
Member
Yeah, I'm looking forward to watching Dog Days. Sounds like a fun show.
Chet Rippo
Member
That's quite a bit cheaper than what I got them for.
Or should I say what someone else payed for them. They were a gift to me.
amishpriest99
Member
I would except you can't take anything in with you when you get an MRI
. Still hoping it won't be necessary to get one just because it is sooooooo boring. Never had Dog Days on my radar before, but now I will watch
. Sounds like the kind of show I could use anyway.Eh, don't really care much for the sculpts on those. Even at that price I think I'll pass.
Chet Rippo
Member
They look a lot better in person. Those photos are pretty bad.
I would except you can't take anything in with you when you get an MRI
oh man, i had an MRI a couple of years ago, it was not a lot of fun, hope things go ok for you.
btw Charlotte Gainsbourg has a song about her experiences getting MRIs, with a lot of the sounds being recreated http://youtu.be/N7KxvSwmzkY
amishpriest99
Member
Yep, that's a lot of what it sounds like
. I'll just have to imagine this for next time lol.Do you have any pics of them? Or do they photograph poorly in general?
Chet Rippo
Member
I do, but all the ones I have on this computer are pretty blurry and wouldn't really convince you otherwise. I mean, I won't say they're the best figures ever, but for what they are, they're really well made. In my opinion of course. I think the coolest thing is that they can stand on their own without the stands.
But if you don't want them, you don't want them. I shouldn't try to force you to get them. Even if I think they're great.
D'aww, that's so sweet!
They are pretty cheap.
I would except you can't take anything in with you when you get an MRI
I wish to be kept updated on this, please.
Normal figures just doing nothing for me, they just create too much clutter to actually be used for display. Well, unless you are one of the the many show-off's who inhabit the likes of this thread, who seemingly have an endless amount of room to house their riches!
But I'm just procrastinating, trying to delay ending K-ON!! *Ahem* ...
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K-ON!! Episode 22
All them feels! I must say, this arc that Azusa has gone on during this latter half of the season has been great, and it really does evoke memories of that overwhelming of emotion you often feel in your formative years. You know, those that you never can quite place at the time. It's so rare to watch something where your feel like your high-school experience is even remotely similar to what you see represented on the screen. But I think that K-ON! succeeds in eliciting some of that (almost) long forgotten state of existence.
The pacing is a strength here, because we (as the audience) are allowed to see what happens when the camera lingers, and aren't bombarded with just the 'highlights'. Azusa spends most of the episode in a state of confusion. She has never been a character to bear her emotions, so it's fascinating to see her so conflicted, with those feelings suddenly being pushed to the fore. What starts as a simple wish to present everyone with chocolate, suddenly becomes so much more for Azusa, as she begins to ponder the implications of their imminent departure.
So, when it comes time for her to finally hand over the chocolate she is suddenly forced to confront her own future, or to be more precise, the one without them. Her hesitation seemed to invoke memories of her introduction back in the first season, and the same uncertainty which she plagued her there. If she was once unsure what exactly it was she was looking for in the light-music club, then she was now coming to terms with bidding it farewell.
It was a bitter-sweet ending, as everyone gives her that little push, to finally accept the situation, and confront her feelings in the process. This is bookended in the contrasting visits to the shrine, with her initial reluctance (that first pray simply being a half-hearted gesture) turning into a full blown plea (for the others to get accepted into college), come the episodes end.
She got her wish!
But I'm just procrastinating, trying to delay ending K-ON!! *Ahem* ...
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K-ON!! Episode 22
I too, balked at the pricing for the Blu-Ray sets!
All them feels! I must say, this arc that Azusa has gone on during this latter half of the season has been great, and it really does evoke memories of that overwhelming of emotion you often feel in your formative years. You know, those that you never can quite place at the time. It's so rare to watch something where your feel like your high-school experience is even remotely similar to what you see represented on the screen. But I think that K-ON! succeeds in eliciting some of that (almost) long forgotten state of existence.
The pacing is a strength here, because we (as the audience) are allowed to see what happens when the camera lingers, and aren't bombarded with just the 'highlights'. Azusa spends most of the episode in a state of confusion. She has never been a character to bear her emotions, so it's fascinating to see her so conflicted, with those feelings suddenly being pushed to the fore. What starts as a simple wish to present everyone with chocolate, suddenly becomes so much more for Azusa, as she begins to ponder the implications of their imminent departure.
So, when it comes time for her to finally hand over the chocolate she is suddenly forced to confront her own future, or to be more precise, the one without them. Her hesitation seemed to invoke memories of her introduction back in the first season, and the same uncertainty which she plagued her there. If she was once unsure what exactly it was she was looking for in the light-music club, then she was now coming to terms with bidding it farewell.
It was a bitter-sweet ending, as everyone gives her that little push, to finally accept the situation, and confront her feelings in the process. This is bookended in the contrasting visits to the shrine, with her initial reluctance (that first pray simply being a half-hearted gesture) turning into a full blown plea (for the others to get accepted into college), come the episodes end.
She got her wish!
Chet Rippo
Member
Well, it was actually more like over a bet really, lol.
That doesn't stop me. hahaha
I like figures more because I like the look of them and just having them, rather than wanting to show them off. I'm not one to like showing off.
And you didn't mention the awesome Jun moments!
I tried! I had the screenshots lined up and everything, but that write-up ended up sounding much more serious than I was expecting. Rest assured, I think that she is great, scene-stealer extraordinaire!
Chet Rippo
Member
Now you know what must be done.
Lord British
Member
I do a radio show for a local FM station every so often and tonight I decided to cut loose and play a bunch of anime songs, which is way outside the show's usual remit. Got a little medley of K-On stuff in there, I could post a link later on if anyone's interested in hearing the cast.
Chet Rippo
Member
I wouldn't mind, but I guess it all depends on what time this is at.
Nice! I actually just took one of the songs that's played during the episode title cards, and set it as my ringtone. It's not something that is particularly obvious to everyone, but should be easy enough for anyone who has watched a decent amount of K-ON! to recognise.
I've done it before with other stuff in the past, and it's always interesting to see how many secret fans you can draw out!
Do you get phone-ins? I'd be curious to see if anyone picks you up on it! Post a link.
nckillthegrimace
Member
Yeah. Part of me wants to buy figure and art and stuff, but the other part wonders what the hell it I'd do with it. I have the space, but then the stuff is just kind of there, doing nothing.
amishpriest99
Member
Well, it's just that as you say, pictures don't tell the whole story. I'll take your word for it that they look good, no worries
. Will probably get the Mio.And I do love having figures, especially the poseable ones, around my room to admire. Just another one of my irrational hobbies, I suppose.
Chet Rippo
Member
I have used my figures for art references before. hehehe
But mostly I just like to look at them. I have them in the same way I'd have posters.
I like both of them but,I gotta say I think the Mio one is better. And I don't just say that because I'm more of a Mio fan.
Though if you ask me they should always be a pair. It just works that way.
But mostly I just like to look at them. I have them in the same way I'd have posters.
Well, it's just that as you say, pictures don't tell the whole story. I'll take your word for it that they look good, no worries
I like both of them but,I gotta say I think the Mio one is better. And I don't just say that because I'm more of a Mio fan.
Though if you ask me they should always be a pair. It just works that way.
Unknown Soldier
Member
I started into Dog Days' (Dash). Yes, this is the second season. Shit is so cash.
Chet Rippo
Member
What's up with anime sequels doing that? Do they not want people to be able to google them?
Unknown Soldier
Member
Here, I'll give you a glimpse of the glory of Dog Days S2. No Google required.
Chet Rippo
Member
But that's a squirrel, not a dog. Damn you Japan.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
sees Dogs Days discussion
unsubscribes
unsubscribes
Kandrick
GAF's Ed McMahon
Unknown Soldier
Member
But that's a squirrel, not a dog. Damn you Japan.
Squirrel girl is a new character in S2. I mean, if you only want dogs
Kandrick
GAF's Ed McMahon
I haven't watched it so you should ask a certain someone else.
If you like girls with animal ears and tails, i'd say go for it!
Not really, but it wouldn't keep me from watching it if it were funny.
Chet Rippo
Member
Well Dog Days is an action adventure shounen show, not slice of life comedy like K-ON!
Unless that's what you wanna watch.
Unless that's what you wanna watch.
Nah, I get my shounen fix from One Piece these days. I strongly prefer anime that can at least be categorized as comedic. Being a romantic comedy or slice of life comedy just makes it better.