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Spring 2011 Anime Thread PART TWO return of sex hair, ghosts, and ZAWA
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airmangataosenai
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For those of you who don't know by the way, Saya no Uta is pornographic. The overall story may be interesting but uh..... if you buy it don't leave it laying around
mAcOdIn said:
I... I was wrong. Stockholm has already set in. I was too late... Forgive me, Mac, I tried.
InfiniteNine said:AnimeGAF's favorite VN is getting released in the US along with some other titles!
If this is a Jast heap, and the one behind Saya no Uta is what I think it is(but forgot the name of), then hooraay! If not, forget I ever posted this.
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Mononoke 1
Such an intrigue this show is. From the stylized direction, to the absolutely incredible art, and deliberate pacing, it all comes together to from this package that really is brilliant. I can't believe I've waited as long as I have to watch this.
Does mr.apothecary ever get any backstory to him? Or is he nothing more than the vehicle.
Unknown Soldier
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Dresden said:
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
I thought you'd be more interested in Nitro+ Chiral's titles!Shintoki said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Togainu_no_Chi
No info on release yet which I guess they are saving for their panel at AX.
It is JastUSA's releases and titles in order are Saya no Uta, Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer, Hanachirasu, Sumaga/Star Mine Girl, and Zoku Satsuriku no Django -Jigoku no Shoukinkubi-.Miri said:
Unknown Soldier
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Dresden said:
Hey, Saya's a meganekko in this one. Hrm, that's interesting. I'm not getting as many Clamp character design vibes from this one as I did from Code Geass though.
airmangataosenai
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Why would you be excited about it though? What I remember of the last Blood series, that was pretty awful too.
Saw the last two episodes of Ano Hana and, while I started laughing during 11 when the gang was there crying over how selfish they had all been, the ending actually got me.
I don't care what anyone says, Menma was the best thing about this anime, and she was so from the first episode for me.
I don't care what anyone says, Menma was the best thing about this anime, and she was so from the first episode for me.
The End of Evangelion
I don't know if I'm actually supposed to write something here.
I was doing pretty good up until the halfway point, and even for about ten or so minutes after that, and then I remember the events that made up the rest of the film but I think I'm still processing what happened. I'll get back to you in a day or two.
Still, it's not the biggest "what the fuck just happened" reaction I've had to something.
I did decide that TV episodes 25 and 26 should be voided canonically, at least -- or as much as you can do that given how messed up the Evangelion series is overall.
Now to decide how much buffer time to schedule before I watch Rebuild.
I don't know if I'm actually supposed to write something here.
I was doing pretty good up until the halfway point, and even for about ten or so minutes after that, and then I remember the events that made up the rest of the film but I think I'm still processing what happened. I'll get back to you in a day or two.
Still, it's not the biggest "what the fuck just happened" reaction I've had to something.
I did decide that TV episodes 25 and 26 should be voided canonically, at least -- or as much as you can do that given how messed up the Evangelion series is overall.
Now to decide how much buffer time to schedule before I watch Rebuild.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
The one true reaction to this arc!Defuser said:
Yep, just start with this new "season". And you'll get to jump in at what people seem to think is the best arc of the series.Defuser said:
duckroll said:Haha, Nichijou is megabomba. Blu-rays didn't even remotely chart anywhere on the anime blu-ray charts, and the DVDs sold something totally pathetic like 900 copies or something. See, it's not just internet apathy. It's true that NO ONE likes this show!
Just no.Articalys said:
airmangataosenai
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I hope you like K-On Duckroll. You're gonna be seeing a lot more of it now.
Defuser said:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=70
airmangataosenai said:
I don't like Kyoto Animation at all in general. Lol.
airmangataosenai
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They did something, I think it came out a year ago but it was even less popular than Nichijou. Dunno if anyone even bothered to fansub it, can't really comment as to whether it was good or bad.
I'll allow you the first half of episode 25 and the last few minutes of episode 26, but that's as far as I'm willing to compromise.firehawk12 said:
This is all based solely on plot (or what exists of it), though -- thematically, they fit right in with the rest of the series.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Certainly they're no Bones!duckroll said:
I just prefer the abstract ending to the fairly literal one that we see in EoE. It's a rare case where running out of money forced them to be more creative than they would have been otherwise.Articalys said:
Even as someone who finds it rather enjoyable I couldn't imagine rewatching any of the episodes.duckroll said:Haha, Nichijou is megabomba. Blu-rays didn't even remotely chart anywhere on the anime blu-ray charts, and the DVDs sold something totally pathetic like 900 copies or something. See, it's not just internet apathy. It's true that NO ONE likes this show!
airmangataosenai
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Aigis said:
It isn't like K-On is totally without merit but the way they kowtow to otaku with the show is sometimes a bit too aggressive for me ("There are no boys in K-On").
Also, I should probably clarify that it's not about seeing more of Nichijou, it's about seeing something new from KyoAni in general. It was an interesting change of pace for them and now they'll probably be running back to past successes. So if you're really jonesing for more Haruhi and K-On then this is awesome news, if not it kinda sucks.
Jex
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Keep sticking that knife in!duckroll said:Haha, Nichijou is megabomba. Blu-rays didn't even remotely chart anywhere on the anime blu-ray charts, and the DVDs sold something totally pathetic like 900 copies or something. See, it's not just internet apathy. It's true that NO ONE likes this show!
duckroll said:Haha, Nichijou is megabomba. Blu-rays didn't even remotely chart anywhere on the anime blu-ray charts, and the DVDs sold something totally pathetic like 900 copies or something. See, it's not just internet apathy. It's true that NO ONE likes this show!
I still think it sold more than Fractale, though.
New IM@S TV spot; nothing new in it, but at least the animation isn't encased in silly colorful squares anymore.
Master Milk
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More Haruhi would be nice.duckroll said:Haha, Nichijou is megabomba. Blu-rays didn't even remotely chart anywhere on the anime blu-ray charts, and the DVDs sold something totally pathetic like 900 copies or something. See, it's not just internet apathy. It's true that NO ONE likes this show!
Arietty
I really enjoyed this, hopefully the start of an upswing for Ghibli movies. Great atmosphere and some beautiful artwork. Only problem I had was with the evil housekeeper, Ghibli movies really don't need a one dimensional villain like that. I know they wanted to show why the borrower's were so afraid of being seen and had to move, but she was just completely out of place in the movie. Would have worked far better with a natural disaster like a flood leading to the climax. Also could have used a few more little touches like the grasshoppers and the rolly polly, I think that's a sign of not having Miyazaki as the director, not quite as many of those magical moments. Definitely looking forward to their next work though.
TWGOK2
Great ending to the season. I'm still holding out hope that they'll find a way to continue, but if not...I'm satisfied with what we got. Couldn't ask for much of a better adaptation, Wakaki picked a great staff.
AnoHana
Went a little overboard with the crying toward the end there, but it was a solid ending. Still enjoyed the middle of the series the most, but I'm glad it didn't have a train wreck end like it could have.
Dog Days
Ended up being a decent kids show. Still wish it had been a strategy game instead of an anime though. Had a nice world built up, but no time to explore it. Some nice characters, but way too large of a cast. And a story that felt like part 1 of 10 in a RPG.
I really enjoyed this, hopefully the start of an upswing for Ghibli movies. Great atmosphere and some beautiful artwork. Only problem I had was with the evil housekeeper, Ghibli movies really don't need a one dimensional villain like that. I know they wanted to show why the borrower's were so afraid of being seen and had to move, but she was just completely out of place in the movie. Would have worked far better with a natural disaster like a flood leading to the climax. Also could have used a few more little touches like the grasshoppers and the rolly polly, I think that's a sign of not having Miyazaki as the director, not quite as many of those magical moments. Definitely looking forward to their next work though.
TWGOK2
Great ending to the season. I'm still holding out hope that they'll find a way to continue, but if not...I'm satisfied with what we got. Couldn't ask for much of a better adaptation, Wakaki picked a great staff.
AnoHana
Went a little overboard with the crying toward the end there, but it was a solid ending. Still enjoyed the middle of the series the most, but I'm glad it didn't have a train wreck end like it could have.
Dog Days
Ended up being a decent kids show. Still wish it had been a strategy game instead of an anime though. Had a nice world built up, but no time to explore it. Some nice characters, but way too large of a cast. And a story that felt like part 1 of 10 in a RPG.
hosannainexcelsis
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airmangataosenai said:
My thoughts exactly. Even if you don't like Nichijou, you have to admit it showcases the work of some talented animators. I'd like to see KyoAni branch even farther away from the type of show they've typically done, but now I'm worried they're going to resign themselves to milking their cash cows dry.
Dedication Through Light
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Oh yes, I am so glad were getting an english dub of Bakuman, though does media blaster do a quality job?
duckroll said:Haha, Nichijou is megabomba. Blu-rays didn't even remotely chart anywhere on the anime blu-ray charts, and the DVDs sold something totally pathetic like 900 copies or something. See, it's not just internet apathy. It's true that NO ONE likes this show!
A sacrifice had to be made. Anything that forces KyoAni to realize the error in their ways, and that they should go back to FMP is for the greater good.
It is sad though. Nichijou has some amazing talent behind it. Hopefully they'll rebound.
I like itduckroll said:Haha, Nichijou is megabomba. Blu-rays didn't even remotely chart anywhere on the anime blu-ray charts, and the DVDs sold something totally pathetic like 900 copies or something. See, it's not just internet apathy. It's true that NO ONE likes this show!
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