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[Tenumi]

The characters in Free are underage? That's news to me I assumed they were like 18-22 based upon the images I saw

They are in high school.

 

[cajunator]

We are all Free! fans here.

I havent seen it. I like Gou though.

http://a.pomf.se/equwnv.webm

Adorable.

If I didn't like him better with Yuki, I'd probably be beside myself right now.

And thank you awful jealous girl.

http://a.pomf.se/fmfbgr.webm

Took 10 episodes but you finally became likable after taking out one of the most generic dressed villain ever.

Need Tensai figures.

I've been putting this show off for years, looks shoujo as hell
IS shoujo as hell
And I'm ok with that

Why is she wearing boxer briefs if she's supposed to be in a boy's uniform
Why Utena stairs.gif
I'd be less offended if they just showed a picture of the animators all in the drawing room huddled around the camera giving me the finger together
Why do I like this

Welcome to the madness!!
You might want to watch this show a few times because theres a lot to take in.

Sword Art Online 20



Not gonna lie, this ep would have been pretty great if it wasn't tied down by SAO. Near completely embraces the fantasy aspect with a great fight. Felt nice to be engrossed in the world if for just a bit given the lack of real life events in this one.

I would probably have liked that episode by the looks of it. Or at least her.

I have mixed feelings on the latter. I actually quite enjoyed SAO until episode 15 came around and shit on everything. But Log Horizon took the same basic premise, while remaining thoroughly enjoyable throughout.

I'm quite looking forward to SAO II, but I have to admit that I'm basing this purely on the fact that Sinon looks awesome.

I feel the exact same as this post in all ways. Its uncanny!

Im a bit rusty, takes me forever to read/listen to something these days. I somehow regressed.

Shampoo is the best. Its that simple.

correct.

I can't wait for this weekend so I can figure out how much money I'm going to be spending over the next yearish.

Really I just want a Bebop BD date and price. My blank check is ready.

I dont even add it up anymore
Scary.

Is it weird I feel guilty for loving Log Horizon's OP song Database? The adult in me finds the song corny, but the wise kid in me (who generally has better taste) loves it.

Hell no. everybody loves Database.

The CG is maybe the smallest problem of the new Sailor Moon anime series. But why is Toei trying to kill the Sailor Moon franchise?

Other studios and production commitees would kill for a series with such a national and international appeal.

Toei isnt trying to kill it. Its been dead for over a decade!

I may watch with others and heckle it as we watch.



Who ignores fellow animeGAFers? I thought we were all friends?

I never ignore anyone. but Im a strong person.

I pretty much hate every single 'geek culture' out there. Most of the people rarely know what they're talking about and are happy to live in filthy ignorance.

I dont hate a culture Im a part of. and why hate on people who are having fun in the first place?

I dunno. When I think of associating myself with other anime fans outside the internet I sometimes feel like a snob because for sure they have not watched nearly as much anime as I have, haven't watched the breath of genres I have or I assume they watch nothing but entry-level stuff like Naruto, One Piece and SAO and think Cowboy Bebop is the pinnacle of animation.

I don't get this same feeling when it comes to video game fans though, even jrpgs.

I never feel like a snob, but I do try to introduce people to new things all the time.
Its not their fault they were born later.

The difference between us is that their sample group is potato chips and then all of a sudden BAM filet mignon. While we've had everything that ranges from diarrhea to bologna to chicken Alfredo and finally to filet mignon with scallops and on the side with white truffle all over that shit.

And Chef Ramsay says those scallops are fucking delicious. 10/10 would bebop again.

filet mignon is alright. Not my favorite food by any means. Overrated actually.
Hey I guess Bebop is a bit like filet Mignon then. I still enjoy it of course.

 

[jbug617]

Season 3 of Kuroko no Basket starts in 2015 so I guess this means Winter

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Yeah I'm seeing a bit of a double standard with lewd gaf not being able to post their sexy girl gifs but freeGaf having a field day with erotic high school kids.

My biggest complaint is that I'm on mobile so I can't post Bob's Burgers Tina gifs.

 

[Taruranto]

Kuroko is almost on "PoT-Killed-The-Dinosaurs" level now, I'm not sure it's a good thing.

 

[phoenix296]

I hope my gifs aren't coming off as too lewd. I'm trying to keep them within the context of the sport (which happens to feature manly men in swim trunks).

 

[Admiral Woofington]

In what universe are those manly men? They don't have beards or are lumberjacks.

 

[Theonik]

In what universe are those manly men? They don't have beards or are lumberjacks.

Obligatory.

 

[Ice Lightning]

Right Stuf uploaded their next clue to what's going to be announced at AX. The way the tweet is worded makes it appear that each daily clue is for a separate series.

 

[TUSR]

Yeah I'm seeing a bit of a double standard with lewd gaf not being able to post their sexy girl gifs but freeGaf having a field day with erotic high school kids.

My biggest complaint is that I'm on mobile so I can't post Bob's Burgers Tina gifs.

so i can post waifus now?

 

[phaze]

Nothing like that in this show.

Thank heavens, well kinda thought so but the fact that of all the insults she chose that had me a bit worried. :lol

Aldnoah.Zero timed for Crunchyroll on July 5 at 10:00am Pacific Time

ALDNOAH.ZERO will be available in the following territories: North America, Central and South America, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, Europe excluding German-speaking territories.

Yay !

Hit me with them.

Just your regular, popular picks that simply ended up doing much more for me. ¯\_(&#12484_/¯ F/Z, FLCL, Gurren, FMA's, Lost Canvas or even Champloo.

 

[firehawk12]

Spoiler

It being a front doesn't really change the fact she just sliced a relative to pieces and went on about some unwarranted "I be evil!" nonsense.

She just pulled a Batman though. lol

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Do you want to risk angering the duckperor TUSR?

 

[Clov]

Right Stuf uploaded their next clue to what's going to be announced at AX. The way the tweet is worded makes it appear that each daily clue is for a separate series.

Not sure what this one could be at all. There's a paw print, so something that involves animals?

 

[Finalow]

How can you do a sequel to an ongoing series like Akagi.

no idea. Akagi ends with Ten which you can pretty much call a sequel, I have no idea if he wants to do more with him and continue with his story right after the Washizu arc, he could but I think that he probably won't. I didn't do any research or stuff like that so maybe some people here are more informed.

 

[MikeHattsu]

Tonari no Seki-kun 16-17

Suddenly Yokoi becomes yandere.

Some non-standard chess in this series too and then uh... a fukuwarai family.

 

[Chariot]

http://a.pomf.se/equwnv.webm

Adorable.

I am conflicted. I like Tensai from the stuff I see from her. But will she get happy? I am sure Nanananana get all the attention from the protagonist and Tensai get to be parf of the sad recjected harem. Please tell me that my assumption is wrong.

 

[TUSR]

Do you want to risk angering the duckperor TUSR?

no

bish wont save me here

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Everybody deserves to have their pandering, whether it's Free or Date a Live. All fanservice is created equal.

I think Socrates said that.

I am conflicted. I like Tensai from the stuff I see from her. But will she get happy? I am sure Nanananana get all the attention from the protagonist and Tensai get to be parf of the sad recjected harem. Please tell me that my assumption is wrong.

She gets more attention then the other girls who's names I can't recall, so that's something.

 

[striferser]

Black Bullet 13
Uh huh...
ok then....
This is fast paced show that just don't give a damn. Shit happen, and it happen fast (not in a good way). The great thing about this is well, it got animation, and decent opening and ending.

 

[Tenumi]

Everybody deserves to have their pandering, whether it's Free or Date a Live. All fanservice is created equal.

I think Socrates said that.

It was a little known fact that Socrates was a huge Anime otaku.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

They can have their pandering. In their own lewd thread.

I'm now reviving the idea of a separate thread for lewdgaf. Keep it pure and clean in here. No more beautiful things.

I'm now acknowledging I'm kidding around.

 

[Ice Lightning]

Not sure what this one could be at all. There's a paw print, so something that involves animals?

My guess is Dog Days.

Spoiler

Wasn't there some form of contract for the champions that were summoned?

 

[Taruranto]

Yeah I'm seeing a bit of a double standard with lewd gaf not being able to post their sexy girl gifs but freeGaf having a field day with erotic high school kids.

My biggest complaint is that I'm on mobile so I can't post Bob's Burgers Tina gifs.

I completely missed duckroll message about lewd stuff until someone mentioned it now, though honestly my post was more sarcastic and making fun of Kyoani use of the camera more than anything.

I've seen people posting pics about Neptunia, Strike Witches and LN little girls all the times, so I'm surprise Free! boys could create a reaction. Oh well, I'll remove them, no problem.

 

[MikeHattsu]

Video cuts off right as

Spoiler

Yukari's new espionage movie begins to play.

Looks good too!

 

[TUSR]

Beautiful things

 

[Clov]

My guess is Dog Days.

Spoiler

Wasn't there some form of contract for the champions that were summoned?

I'm not sure; I've never watched it. If true though, that's a good guess!

 

[Admiral Woofington]

I completely missed duckroll message about lewd stuff until someone mentioned it now, though honestly my post was more sarcastic and making fun of Kyoani use of the camera more than anything.

I've seen people posting pics about Neptunia, Strike Witches and LN little girls all the times, so I'm surprise Free! boys could create a reaction.

Amount of little girl gifs has decreased exponentially which is a victory regardless of the situation.

 

[Ice Lightning]

I'm not sure; I've never watched it. If true though, that's a good guess!

I have only seen a few episode myself. Should continue watching since it is on Crunchyroll.

 

[TUSR]

Amount of little girl gifs has decreased exponentially which is a victory regardless of the situation.

was this the fallout of the NGNL shit?


has anyone got a pm yet?

 

[Jex]

I completely missed duckroll message about lewd stuff until someone mentioned it now, though honestly my post was more sarcastic and making fun of Kyoani use of the camera more than anything.

I've seen people posting pics about Neptunia, Strike Witches and LN little girls all the times, so I'm surprise Free! boys could create a reaction.

That was pre-duckroll declaration. Times have changed.

 

[Midonin]

Not sure what this one could be at all. There's a paw print, so something that involves animals?

Inukami.

If Her Flag Breaks 13 + Final Thoughts

I've been emphasizing this a lot, but shows like this (and even fan favorites like KamiNomi) work not in spite of the familiar elements, but because of the familiar elements. Made by people who clearly like what anime can do, and once the comforting framework of a story told before is established, it's free to go off in other directions. This show's other directions did remind me of a VN I'd played before, but it was really more about sacrifice and fate, and things like that. The large cast all got fairly equal screentime, the plot twists made sense, and it in general had a playful sense of humor about itself and its genre. I found it very enjoyable, and look forward to what the next merging of the medium and the content will be when it comes to these kinds of shows. As for my favorite girls? Rin, Serika and Mimori.

(Should probably finish up Escha & Logy tonight, since the summer begins for me tomorrow.)

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Anime has changed.

 

[Taruranto]

That was pre-duckroll declaration. Times have changed.

Yeah, as I said, I wasn't aware of it until I started reading the thread backward for Free!! impressions and someone mentioned it.

No biggie for me since I rarely post these stuff anyway, sorry. I just removed them.

 

[Link Man]

Uh oh.

This is like the beginning to every death game ever. "Wanta play a game?!"

I was starting to wonder where you were. I've posted 2 Clannad impressions with nary a peep from you.

Oh, and guys, if you receive a PM, it will most likely not be from me.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

was this the fallout of the NGNL shit?


has anyone got a pm yet?

Link was trolling us. Didn't expect him to go silent. Oh nvm.

As to that yes. NGNL and beautiful things did this. Imho it's a positive thing. I could browse this in public places. Well before today.

 

[jbug617]

Dog Days was a good show. Too bad anything Right Stuf would get would be DVD only

 

[BassForever]

Irregular At Magic High 12

Those are some massive death lose flags for quiet gunner girl to get wrecked due to interference. And another episode where rival Gary Stu continues to not show up, jeebus his confrontation with onii-sama is like the only reason I still watch this.

 

[Save 'N Quit]

how long until we get a mod in here boys?

When someone actually posts a lewd gif/WebM/image.

 

[phoenix296]

Free 10

How can they afford all those cameras? I thought they had no budget!

So Rei is feeling left out as he is the only one in the group who did not swim together on the same team some years ago. We also get flash backs of what happened between Haru and Rin when they were just getting started swimming. The episode ends with Rei confronting Rin. I'm not sure what he intends to do or what he hopes to accomplish by doing this.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Just checked top posters. I give up. Always #2 never #1. Cajun I officially hate you.

 

[Chariot]

She gets more attention then the other girls who's names I can't recall, so that's something.

Yes, but will she find happyness?

 

[TUSR]

Link was trolling us. Didn't expect him to go silent. Oh nvm.

As to that yes. NGNL and beautiful things did this. Imho it's a positive thing. I could browse this in public places. Well before today.

rip

When someone actually posts a lewd gif/WebM/image.

so you'd open the last page at work?

I was starting to wonder where you were. I've posted 2 Clannad impressions with nary a peep from you.

Oh, and guys, if you receive a PM, it will most likely not be from me.

i dont know whats going on anymore.

Just checked top posters. I give up. Always #2 never #1. Cajun I officially hate you.

Cajun is unbeatable.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

most people just ask me for the source lol

Whats the source?

Thank heavens, well kinda thought so but the fact that of all the insults she chose that had me a bit worried. :lol


Yay !



Just your regular, popular picks that simply ended up doing much more for me. ¯\_(&#12484_/¯ F/Z, FLCL, Gurren, FMA's, Lost Canvas or even Champloo.

Champloo and FLCL are pretty god damn amazing. They got close. FMA was wonderful as well but I'd rank it lower.

 

[BassForever]

Just checked top posters. I give up. Always #2 never #1. Cajun I officially hate you.

You must suck the soul out of 1000 cute loli to have the power to match Cajun

 

[phoenix296]

Just checked top posters. I give up. Always #2 never #1. Cajun I officially hate you.

Step up your game woof woof.

so you'd open the last page at work?

I would now, lewd stuff is gone.

 

[fertygo]

TV Show that I can say better than Bebop with straight face

Revolutionary Girl Utena: Possibly offering the best story in medium.


Hyouka and TTGL : The biggest deal that came from Bebop is the production value that unmatched, both show can objectively said match or even outdoing Bebop in technical achievement, and with I like the content in both more, its safe to say I preferring both title more.

Samurai Champloo : because everyone know its true. the formula basically refined.

The Big O : Best western-ish anime, these batman cartoon style just un-matched.

Add 10+ title if I put more show if following to more subjective judgement

Still I won't say Bebop is overrated or something.

 

[TUSR]

You must suck the soul out of 1000 cute loli to have the power to match Cajun

or 500 cat eared ones

 

[Save 'N Quit]

so you'd open the last page at work?

Sure since there wasn't anything lewd.

 

[cajunator]

Yeah it makes me feel bad that I act like this sometimes because I know I totally could get called out on the stuff I watch sometimes and who the heck am I to act so high and mighty?

Hell I could probably make some friends too if I was a bit more open, who knows though.

I never act high and mighty about anime. Its anime. Whats there to be elitist about?
Anime did lead me into a lot of friendships and helped me out of my shell though. Im a much different person than when I first discovered it.

That attitude reminds me of my friend when we were going to that ps4 live e3 conference in our local theater. Some other gaf folks were going to meet with us and he was scared they were all going to be these really awkward nerds. But I told him that we'd probably meet people like us. And sure thing the guy we made friendly with was a really cool down to earth guy who also loved playstation.


9/11 conspiracy theories are better written than this.

Nerds should never fear other nerds. they should also never look down on other nerds.
The whole idea of this is silly.

You're Under Arrest Mini-Specials gotten today:


Got all the US releases now. Finally time to watch it soon.

Squeeeeeeeeeee

NGNL 7

Spoiler

So Shiro and Sora are not blood relatives?

correct. But they honestly dont behave as anything less than a team. Its not a romantic relationship. Its more like they are two essential parts of a cooperative pairing that cant be separated.

No shame at all, embrace it and savor it as the great present of the gods it is:

Hehe. Too bad about the shows where there's no good figures :\

I know
So many fun shows with no figures or shit ones. And a lot of more obscure ones have either bad figures (Chaika) or figures made by Griffon. A travesty.

The actual scene being gif'd is :cajun as fuck haha

THEY TOOK THE SCENE OFF YOUTUBE ##^%T&^I*^&(^&(^&(^&*%$&#$^@#%@#$@
Heres this as consolation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uglezAxn6J0
motherfuckers

It's significantly easier to do 3D movement in CG then 2D, which I'm sure is part of the reason. However, it's not like they don't know how to make stylish sequences in 2D:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1fxff9LeEo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4tPhStTGSw

THERE IS NO EXCUSE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiR7KYIQv9U

Guys, keep an eye on your PMs. I'm starting a game of sorts.

Ooohh

Excel Saga 25-26 + Final(ish?) Thoughts

The finale was about as anime-finale-feeling as one could ask for, but with the gag gag order no longer bound, there were a few recurring jokes. My overall opinions on the show are that, beyond the first volume, the insanity only compounds. It's much more story-driven than I expected from a series like this, and a lot of the parodies are still recognizable today. (And my toku nerdiness comes into play in the final episode when I recognized Barom-1, but more on that later.) It's slightly dated, but I think it's a good precedent, and in some ways an exploration, of the nature of adaptations themselves. The show's just as much, if not more, Nabeshin's as it is Rikudo's. Getting that much auteur over a favorite property, I'm not sure how much that would fly in today's world where people scrutinize adaptations for accuracy, sometimes in place of quality, but then I remember there are examples like Gatchaman Crowds that also used only the basic concepts of something and spun a story all its own.

Episode 26 felt almost Western-like, mostly in the sense of thumbing its nose at the censors. There was barely a minute in the episode that wasn't violating something of decency. This can be seen as immature, but the protective layer of being meta about it does help. So much blood. And the jokes about

Spoiler

the Sarin gas on the subway

and

Spoiler

that moment with Cosette

go beyond the normal nature of "fanservice bonus episode". I mean, it was a fanservice bonus episode, but it's really more about pushing buttons.

Speaking of that, Poemy.

Episode 26 basically pushed the limits of how close to the danger line they could go. they teetered on the brink. Then Puni Puni Poemy just took a shit on that line.

My guess is Dog Days.

Spoiler

Wasn't there some form of contract for the champions that were summoned?

OH MY GOD I WOULD SQUEE SO LOUD

was this the fallout of the NGNL shit?


has anyone got a pm yet?

Yes I got one. Im not a very good storyteller though, more an artist. This is someone else's realm of expertise.