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Shangri-La
Persona 3 : Spring of Birth
Well that's okay I guess... to be honest its like watching one of weaker entry Kara no Kyoukai movie, due somehow the looks and format remind me to it, and with P3's tone that close to it with edgy chuuni stuff, I can't help to compare.
Anyway the visual is okay I guess, some good looking action cut here and there, the filter can make it look butt ugly at time though.. I love the chara design btw, its look nice and pretty, outdoing the game artwork even for some case.. but I have one big complaint to it. this bang closing eye thing really gone wild for this movie
Jebus I know the design is like that but still.. that make them like had cataract or something. And that bang barely moving throughout the movie.
For the content itself the pacing is all over the place, sometime its feel right but sometime its goes to hell... the movie feel disjointed most of the time and your knowledge of the game are the the only thing that help you cover the hole. Some of adapted scene and characterization are hit and miss, the last fight of the movie for example are hilariously bad, its feel so forced with all the drama addition and shitty game mechanic shoutout..
I think my favorite scene is the totally new stuff, like Makoto's interaction with Fuuka that tied nicely to
damn that's pretty nice character dynamic that they making there despite Makoto's characterization as whole also hit or miss.. its big shame the last fight is such a shitty climax for that buildup lol.
One more thing, the music placement is way too forced for many scene.
Overall, well its entertaining if you like the game I guess.
Well that's okay I guess... to be honest its like watching one of weaker entry Kara no Kyoukai movie, due somehow the looks and format remind me to it, and with P3's tone that close to it with edgy chuuni stuff, I can't help to compare.
Anyway the visual is okay I guess, some good looking action cut here and there, the filter can make it look butt ugly at time though.. I love the chara design btw, its look nice and pretty, outdoing the game artwork even for some case.. but I have one big complaint to it. this bang closing eye thing really gone wild for this movie
Jebus I know the design is like that but still.. that make them like had cataract or something. And that bang barely moving throughout the movie.
For the content itself the pacing is all over the place, sometime its feel right but sometime its goes to hell... the movie feel disjointed most of the time and your knowledge of the game are the the only thing that help you cover the hole. Some of adapted scene and characterization are hit and miss, the last fight of the movie for example are hilariously bad, its feel so forced with all the drama addition and shitty game mechanic shoutout..
I think my favorite scene is the totally new stuff, like Makoto's interaction with Fuuka that tied nicely to
Yukari confronting him about his no fuck attitude
One more thing, the music placement is way too forced for many scene.
Overall, well its entertaining if you like the game I guess.
Basileus777
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Are you watching Chaika in reverse order?
Had to look this up. Anime is an abyss...
Planescape.
Yeah. Watched episode 7 first to see if it was something I wanted to catch up on.
The squee happened in episode 4.
I must disagree!
I just wanted a badass narcissistic woman-knight in the party instead of a loli dragon.
Admittedly I am well-spoiled on the series so it wasn't a surprise but it was still disappointing.
I just wanted a badass narcissistic woman-knight in the party instead of a loli dragon.
Admittedly I am well-spoiled on the series so it wasn't a surprise but it was still disappointing.
Well you always have..whatever the sister is. Shes nice right?
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
- Captain earth have great mecha design.
- Chaika plot feel rushed and not so good opening song (and i usually like Manzo stuff!)
Hmm, i really should play or read Planescape script...
Theonik
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The beeeeeeeeeeest.
One of the greatest tragedies of modern times.
Admiral Woofington
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Why are you watching Chaika backwards? Is it like Chaika Memento? Chaikento?
Yeah its one of the best haircuts next to hime and side ponytail
FlyingSaucer
Banned
But Touka Gettan had a nice narrative structure. And pretty Carnelian chara-designs.
Theonik
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Hime cut is boring. Will give you sidetail.
some of my favorite characters have Hime cuts plus it goes really well with gothic lolita...sooo.
But yeah, ponytail fuwa is pretty fuckin amazing
FlyingSaucer
Banned
Hime cut is class incarnated.
I guess he probably got more credits for his (lack of) direction on FS/N TV. Never understood why myself.
I guess he probably got more credits for his (lack of) direction on FS/N TV. Never understood why myself.
Kino's Journey 6
I knew Kino was pretty badass, but goddamn.
I really like the art direction for this episode. I can't say it's better than usual, but it's yet another example of the show's powerful command of contrast and lighting. The dungeons and underground are dark and bleak, but the surface arena feels no more pleasant, its light absolutely blinding. There's no happiness to be found in this place.
The initial image of the town reminded me of the old Capitalist Pyramid political cartoon for some reason, and I kind of had it in the back of my head while I watched the episode. It doesn't have much relation to the current king's backstory or anything, but when I think about the slaves laboring for the sake of the people on top, or even the people coming to this country in search of a new life, but forced into a life-or-death struggle if they want to succeed, it feels like a meaningful parallel.
I wonder if Kino will be able to get to the end without killing anyone.
I knew Kino was pretty badass, but goddamn.
I really like the art direction for this episode. I can't say it's better than usual, but it's yet another example of the show's powerful command of contrast and lighting. The dungeons and underground are dark and bleak, but the surface arena feels no more pleasant, its light absolutely blinding. There's no happiness to be found in this place.
The initial image of the town reminded me of the old Capitalist Pyramid political cartoon for some reason, and I kind of had it in the back of my head while I watched the episode. It doesn't have much relation to the current king's backstory or anything, but when I think about the slaves laboring for the sake of the people on top, or even the people coming to this country in search of a new life, but forced into a life-or-death struggle if they want to succeed, it feels like a meaningful parallel.
I wonder if Kino will be able to get to the end without killing anyone.
Finally you watched it.
Easily one of the best episodes. Kino is a total badass and has all sorts of creative ways to defeat opponents. That king is legit fucked in the head though.
Theonik
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Hear hear
MikeHattsu
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Got more Clannad stuff in the mail today:
astrogamer
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Chaika 7
The valley of NTR.
Angry Chaika is the cutest.
The valley of NTR.
Angry Chaika is the cutest.
How can one not love Clannad?Youre in love with that show arent you?
MikeHattsu
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Youre in love with that show arent you?
Love Kanon 2006 more, but like Clannad enough to get artbooks and music.
Clannad is pretty rad. One of Key's better things.
nintendoman58
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Theonik
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For better or for worse Clannad is the least revolting of keyshit.You guys are going to make Pshyconinja cry tears of joy on this page.
nintendoman58
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Clannad is the only Key thing I've watched all the way through. It really is a very good show at its core. It's just too bad one has to get through the lackluster first season to get to the really good stuff in After Story.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Clannad AS is by far the best work KyoAni has ever done. It's a fucking masterpiece really.
My MAL says I've spent 158.71 days of my life watching anime and Clannad AS is right up there for the very best.
Aikatsu! 83
A self-contained, Otome-centered story that also continues the Constellation Dress thing. It was a very enjoyable half hour. Finding out that Otome grew up in a kindergarten (her parents run it) goes a long way to explaining her personality. Otome wasn't the kind of person I thought would be afraid of slides - but the way the slides, her childhood friend who was Dorthy in a production of Wizard of Oz, and the Taurus dress (okay, the Taurus doesn't really blend as neatly) all came together made for a good song and dance. Season 2's been a lot busier than season 1, with at least three or so different storylines going on simultaneously.
A self-contained, Otome-centered story that also continues the Constellation Dress thing. It was a very enjoyable half hour. Finding out that Otome grew up in a kindergarten (her parents run it) goes a long way to explaining her personality. Otome wasn't the kind of person I thought would be afraid of slides - but the way the slides, her childhood friend who was Dorthy in a production of Wizard of Oz, and the Taurus dress (okay, the Taurus doesn't really blend as neatly) all came together made for a good song and dance. Season 2's been a lot busier than season 1, with at least three or so different storylines going on simultaneously.
A Huge Battleship
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DAL II ep7 preview screens are up. Time for Kurumi.
MikeHattsu
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Silver Spoon S2 01
Starts out as funny as the first season was.
Mikage seems to have some kind of problems, and I guess we'll find out soon enough what it is.
Starts out as funny as the first season was.
Mikage seems to have some kind of problems, and I guess we'll find out soon enough what it is.
Is The Order a Rabbit? 07
A Sharo-heavy episode is just what I like to hear. Her secret's finally out (Cocoa took longer than everyone else to realize it, of course), but the cuteness and friendship is as strong as ever. One of my favorite jokes was a brief flashback. Chiya's been teasing Sharo ever since she was young, some of those things Sharo believes even today. It says a lot about their relationship from that one exchange. The "Rabbit Horse" joke was also pretty good, and the puzzle segment tied nicely back to the end. I don't want this kind of fluffiness to end.
A Sharo-heavy episode is just what I like to hear. Her secret's finally out (Cocoa took longer than everyone else to realize it, of course), but the cuteness and friendship is as strong as ever. One of my favorite jokes was a brief flashback. Chiya's been teasing Sharo ever since she was young, some of those things Sharo believes even today. It says a lot about their relationship from that one exchange. The "Rabbit Horse" joke was also pretty good, and the puzzle segment tied nicely back to the end. I don't want this kind of fluffiness to end.
Dedication Through Light
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Mahouka has been counting down to the start of my favorite arc with more wallpapers (on their site). My Hattori...and then today is Miyuki. Tomorrow ought to be Tatsuya.
astrogamer
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School Rumble 2 4
Poor Eri, getting misled by Harima's responses
Poor Eri, getting misled by Harima's responses
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