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[zeroshiki]

How so?

Crap, I really am getting into a School Days convo.

because...

Spoiler

they all die

 

[Geneijin]

Considering it actually has a adult theme behind it. There is SOME potential for something decent in the premise, but it will most likely end up as some wish fulfillment fantasy for lonely otaku nerds.

Not sure about that really. The description sounds more like a comedy and a love story, but the PV throws me off with glimpses of cosplay.

I honestly have some hope for it. Expectations are still unknown to me. Too bad it airs so late today.

 

[trejo]

Crap, I really am getting into a School Days convo.

because...

Spoiler

they all die

I... still fail to see how that redeems her. Redeems her of what, anyway?

And yeah, how the hell did we get here?

 

[Infinite Justice]

Everyone is a slut in School Days. Even the little sister.

don't the mothers for those 2 girls get some action as well?

 

[zeroshiki]

I... still fail to see how that redeems her. Redeems her of what, anyway?

And yeah, how the hell did we get here?

It's that... well... they...

Ahh whatever, let's talk about K-On.

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Writing can be critiqued just as objectively as animation. It's not a matter of "I liked it" vs "I didn't like it" at all. We have had enough history and culture in human history to quantify technical aspects of writing as good or bad. Elements of the narrative, the quality of dialogue, the flavor in the setting, the foundation of the back story, etc. These are all things which can be better or worse objectively.

Something can be deliberately done poorly or executed poorly for artistic effect, and that becomes less objective, but the same can be said of animation. Pans, still scenes, low-motion animation, etc are all actual techniques which can be used as either cost-saving measures OR as artistic license to create an intended effect. That does not mean that it cannot be criticized on an objective technical level, only that the actual quality and context depends on how the viewer feels about it.

On a technical level, yes, you can evaluate writing. Prose can be judged as good or bad by certain standards, and you can objectively form an opinion as to how effectively information is conveyed, the quality of dialogue, and other elements of writing. However, I don't believe that you can make an objective statement as to the overall quality of a story. I was speaking more of the quality of the story, rather than the technical element of it. It was laziness on my part not making what I was saying more clear.

 

[trejo]

It's that... well... they...

Ahh whatever, let's talk about K-On.

Eh, let's not.

In any case, you should be watching Kaiji.

 

[tiff]

Does the School Days VN have a solid release date in the West yet?

 

[InfiniteNine]

Does the School Days VN have a solid release date in the West yet?

Nope, just that there is a delay in progress because of the earthquake since 0verflow is helping with it.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Since I've decided to save Madoka for a special treat and am caught up with Kaiji, my next goal is to watch Kenji Nakamura's past works in preparation for C. With that said,

Trapeze 1

Wha-wha-what did I just watch? Rarely have I seen a show where the statement "This was made on drugs" was more applicable (and appropriate!). Now I understand why people got hyped for C and why there has to more to it than what the trailer showed.

 

[Risette]

Since I've decided to save Madoka for a special treat and am caught up with Kaiji, my next goal is to watch Kenji Nakamura's past works in preparation for C. With that said,

Trapeze 1

Wha-wha-what did I just watch? Rarely have I seen a show where the statement "This was made on drugs" was more applicable (and appropriate!). Now I understand why people got hyped for C and why there has to more to it than what the trailer showed.

Just wait until you get to episode 2.

 

[trejo]

That reminds me, I was going to watch this after I finish Infinite Ryvius, Aria the Whatever, and Toradora. Maybe slot Angel Beats or Kanon 06 somewhere in there. Man, I need more hours in the day. >_<

Or you could just stop torturing yourself and drop those Key shows already.

 

[Dambrosi]

Guess that leaves hentai and School Days then!

Spoiler

Don't know if bannable plz don't ban me

 

[Dresden]

Trapeze 1

Wha-wha-what did I just watch? Rarely have I seen a show where the statement "This was made on drugs" was more applicable (and appropriate!). Now I understand why people got hyped for C and why there has to more to it than what the trailer showed.

I didn't dig Trapeze at all, and Mononoke is one of my favorite(est) animu ever. I should give it another shot one day.

 

[duckroll]

Nope, just that there is a delay in progress because of the earthquake since 0verflow is helping with it.

Does that mean it'll ship with 500 bugs, and delete your entire partition when it crashes?

 

[Infinite Justice]

Or you could just stop torturing yourself and drop those Key shows already.

he made a promise man!!!!

 

[InfiniteNine]

Does that mean it'll ship with 500 bugs, and delete your entire partition when it crashes?

If we are lucky!

 

[NewFresh]

Trigun: The Complete Series Box Set $22.49
FLCL: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) $21.
Saw these on SD and thought people here might be interested

 

[zeroshiki]

Eh, let's not.

In any case, you should be watching Kaiji.

I tried watching the first episode but that one pretty much follows the movie and I got painful flashbacks so I had to stop. I might go back to it eventually.

 

[Articalys]

Trigun: The Complete Series Box Set $22.49
FLCL: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) $21.
Saw these on SD and thought people here might be interested

This only makes me realize just how much demand/popularity can inflate the price for something. I know it's no surprise but still.

 

[Crash Station]

I tried watching the first episode but that one pretty much follows the movie and I got painful flashbacks so I had to stop. I might go back to it eventually.

First few episodes are meh. Doesn't get really good until around the middle of the first arc. Then you don't even care if the pacing is awful because you just have to keep watching the next episode.

 

[trejo]

I didn't dig Trapeze at all, and Mononoke is one of my favorite(est) animu ever. I should give it another shot one day.

Yeah, same here. I don't know it just seemed too... garish and unfocused.

 

[trejo]

he made a promise man!!!!

I believe he's a she?

bu-bu-but blood pact!! you just don't understand the power of uguu~

I've only got like three of these things left; I can see the light at the end of the tunnel; it would be cowardly to quit now. That's what I keep telling myself, anyway.

I keep telling you about that rabbit hole but you just won't listen.

 

[zeroshiki]

If someone forced me to watch all Key shows in succession, I'd punch them in the face.

 

[Mandoric]

Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei (damn you Mr. Kumeta!).

It was his assistant, MAEDAX.

 

[Instro]

Whole lotta hate for Key in this thread.

 

[Regulus Tera]

There's only so much Pokémon I can watch to hold off my urge for Madoka.

Why you do this to me Shaft?

 

[Risette]

Whole lotta hate for Key in this thread.

But it's all completely justified. Key is terrible.

 

[InfiniteNine]

If someone forced me to watch all Key shows in succession, I'd punch them in the face.

I'd be completely fine with it!

 

[Hellsing321]

Whole lotta hate for Key in this thread.

With good reason.

 

[Lafiel]

If someone forced me to watch all Key shows in succession, I'd punch them in the face.

What if you were tied down while being forced to watch them?

 

[duckroll]

What if you were tied down while being forced to watch them?

I would help him punch them in the face.

so you want me to, uh, punch myself in the face? As a human being with free will and all. *_*

Punching yourself in the face repeatedly is more entertaining than Key anime.

 

[trejo]

What if you were tied down while being forced to watch them?

You'd develop adverse reactions to them and be effectively cured, of course.

 

[Branduil]

I have an idea.

Why don't we make our own last two episodes for Madoka?

 

[Dresden]

I have an idea.

Why don't we make our own last two episodes for Madoka?

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

I have an idea.

Why don't we make our own last two episodes for Madoka?

I'm on board as long as Kyubey has a mustache in this version.

 

[trejo]

Already on it.

Yup, there it is. As you can see, production is underway.

 

[trejo]

I liked macodin's warning advice best: friends don't let friends do anime. Or at least KEY.

That is some sound advice.

 

[Swag]

Spoiler

The best girl doesn't get the guy.

at least it wasn't a predictable ending. Surprised they broke the formula with this girl, she would've had the most believable transition to romance out of the entire female cast.

 

[Branduil]

Seriously, we have enough smart people in the monocle brigade to punch out some scripts for the last two episodes. The problem would be animation and voiceovers. I think we'd be pretty screwed as far as dubbing goes, because it'd be too hard to find acceptable replacements. We could overcome this though by mainly making the episodes silent, with necessary lines as title cards(this would be very SHAFTy!). Animating the whole thing would be hard, so it'd probably be best to make the episodes about 5 minutes long. We could recycle footage too, though we'd need to make at least some original animation, unless we wanted to just totally go GAINAX with it.

 

[Dresden]

Just have it be live action with infinite playing every part, including QB.

I liked macodin's warning advice best: friends don't let friends do anime. Or at least KEY.

I agree with him, anime is cancer.

 

[duckroll]

Seriously, we have enough smart people in the monocle brigade to punch out some scripts for the last two episodes. The problem would be animation and voiceovers. I think we'd be pretty screwed as far as dubbing goes, because it'd be too hard to find acceptable replacements. We could overcome this though by mainly making the episodes silent, with necessary lines as title cards(this would be very SHAFTy!). Animating the whole thing would be hard, so it'd probably be best to make the episodes about 5 minutes long. We could recycle footage too, though we'd need to make at least some original animation, unless we wanted to just totally go GAINAX with it.

If someone offers to draw it, or animate it in flash, I'll punch the scripts out. I just need to know how we intend for the episodes to be.

 

[tiff]

Just have it be live action with infinite playing every part, including QB.

And pass up on a chance to see other posters here in magical girl outfits? Hardly.

 

[InfiniteNine]

If someone offers to draw it, or animate it in flash, I'll punch the scripts out. I just need to know how we intend for the episodes to be.

I'd draw it!

 

[Infinite Justice]

Just have it be live action with infinite playing every part, including QB.

Infinite is Eddie Murphy now?

 

[firehawk12]

I agree with him, anime is cancer.

Much worse than fantasy anyway!

Also, watching the last episode of Kampfer (I hate myself) again in preparation for the OVA/TV whatever thing tomorrow made me realize that a gimmick for a lot of comedy adaptations seems to be to have a fucked up, completely unrelated finale episode.

I guess that solves the problem of needing to come up with a conclusion and leave it open for a potential sequel anyway.

 

[Crash Station]

I'd write one of the episodes if duckroll isn't taking both and we were serious.

 

[trejo]

Infinite is Eddie Murphy now?

Infi is whatever we need him to be.

 

[Branduil]

If someone offers to draw it, or animate it in flash, I'll punch the scripts out. I just need to know how we intend for the episodes to be.

I can draw and animate to a degree, though I lack self-confidence in my abilities.

 

[duckroll]

We should actually take this to the Madoka thread, and maybe do something like 5 pages per week, and keep going until a) it becomes completely incomprehensible, or b) they actually air ep11 and 12.