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I wish this would be a thing.
But then I know a real adaptation would suck donkey balls so.
Jex
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You just watch it. Of course there's quality drop when going from a movie to an OVA series but so be it.
There's no manga either, it's based off an actual book.
I still laugh like mad men everytime remembering that kissing stuff..
Aizo
Banned
Hunter x Hunter - 131
Holy holy. The directing for this series keeps impressing me.
Holy holy. The directing for this series keeps impressing me.
Gonna is scary as fuck. The music rolling in as Gon broke down was stunning. Also, the black and white scene was phenomenal. I didn't expect this change for Gon, and saying he is a bit happy to be like Kite... Eeesh. Dark, dark, dark.
Black Bullet 08
Having Tina around adds a feeling of warmth as the threats get progressively bigger. Her and Enju doing their magical-Tenchu Girls cosplay was adorable (in fact, the single for the show within a show features both the "in universe" version and a cover sung by these two). Rumi Okubo as Yuzuki was also a nice showing. And that scene with the blind girl was really playing all of the possible cards for pathos, but, by and large, it worked. And the "school" scene at the beginning. Come to think of it, with the oncoming threat of the Gastrea being mostly something that's yet to come, this episode had a lot of touching moments. Which must mean the battles ahead are going to be really gritty.
Magica Wars 08
Not the flashiest transform, but I liked it.
Having Tina around adds a feeling of warmth as the threats get progressively bigger. Her and Enju doing their magical-Tenchu Girls cosplay was adorable (in fact, the single for the show within a show features both the "in universe" version and a cover sung by these two). Rumi Okubo as Yuzuki was also a nice showing. And that scene with the blind girl was really playing all of the possible cards for pathos, but, by and large, it worked. And the "school" scene at the beginning. Come to think of it, with the oncoming threat of the Gastrea being mostly something that's yet to come, this episode had a lot of touching moments. Which must mean the battles ahead are going to be really gritty.
Magica Wars 08
Not the flashiest transform, but I liked it.
Jex
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Everything you've said is correct but audiences, in general, are pretty bad at spotting signs of foreshadowing unless you actually shove it in their faces.
You know, this "anime fan" not seeing Madoka gonna being ultra edgy is BS, MAL/Asuki/randomc visiting kind of anime fan seeing it coming since the announcement with Gen as writer.
The anime just got big, its reaching fame where the kind of people that's not usually watching anime want to take a peak of it, those people are that shocked with the development.
The anime just got big, its reaching fame where the kind of people that's not usually watching anime want to take a peak of it, those people are that shocked with the development.
Theonik
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That and luck DNA lol
I had no idea who Gen Urobutchi was before watching Madoka. Maybe it's because I'm not an obsessive anime fan?
Good for you. Worse if you seeing every preview discussion before airing is boil down to "nice boat gonna got beaten" "x eps before
someone die?
I don't know what world you think you live in but that's not what actually happened for most people.
Buffalo River in northern Arkansas. Its incredibly beautiful up there. We camped on the riverbank on rocks and slept outside next to rattlesnake dens. But I had a lot of fun. The water is so clear and cold and even fishing in it was incredible since you could actually see the fish.
Before Madoka he was mainly known for VN's like Saya no Uta. But that was enough to know Madoka wouldnt be a happy story. If I were to express any surprise at all it was that Madoka Magica wasnt darker than it is.
I had zero interest in having subs to both, but I bought the $20 six month Funi sub. I haven't used it once yet since they don't have an app for any of the consoles and the iPad app sucks. You have to pay $10 to get an ad-free one, even if you sub? Kiss my ass Funi.
Maybe I'm exaggerating but not more than this.
The show called as "Chi(blood)damari sketch" by hours after its announced
https://twitter.com/Butch_Gen/status/29359639309
Definitly feels like that sometimes.
"He's fast!"
"It's X!"
"I'm wounded!"
"You came inside me."
Thank you anime, I can see that!
Yeah, that's is probably.
I also browsed a bit throug MAL. Luckily it has a dedicated section for every single anime. It's not as bad as I remembered, but there are still a bit of weird comments. And MAL is not the place where non-anime viewers crowd.
All comments from episode 3
I also lol'd at all the people who claimed that everyone who thinks that
Mami is really dead is stupid
Also threads like:
Homura - biggest bitch? (spoilers)
How can anyone like Homura?
Sayaka is the best character and if you don't agree you are wrong (
santeesioux
Member
Wow, didn't know that. That's pretty shitty.
Jex
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That certainly approaches it. Not that there's many shows that deal with the daily lives of Japanese people because, well, anime is used for making exciting things, not mundane things.
I was supremely disappointed. The app also has shit usability. It's really bad. I'll just power through Space Dandy and Ping Pong and Soul Eater Not! and call it good. I don't think I'll be renewing.
Jex
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This is gonna be even more relevant once Greenwald's next report on the rest of the Snowden leaks is published in a few weeks. /dancarlin
I think it helps that there are such lower expectations for the titles of lower profile that people can actually get to work on them rather than worry if they are "true to the material" or can "live up to the legacy" or whatever. Fewer "cooks in the kitchen" too to bog things down. What needs to happen is a Black Lagoon movie though. So perfect for a Hollywood adaptation
Anohana Movie is up for preorder
http://www.rightstuf.com/rssite/facetedSearch/?search=anohana#/?s=anohana
http://www.rightstuf.com/rssite/facetedSearch/?search=anohana#/?s=anohana
Are you sure about this Jexhius?
REALLY really sure?
Because you can't take this back.
You just can't.
Jex
Member
If someone had told me in 2009 that in the year 2014 not only would firehawk12 still not have watched Utena, despite owning it, but that he'd launched a campaign where people paid him to watch it, I'd have laughed them out of town.
My first experience with the Gen Urobochi is Blassreiter which was kinda interesting although people say it's shit. Never did watch Madoka or Fate/Zero(come at me haters). Psycho Pass was ok and the butcher didn't really write majority of Gargantia.
Now the currently airing Kamen Rider Gaim is one of Gen's works I enjoy. Despite being a fruity theme kamen rider, it's serious, people dying brutally, grim, full of plotting,backstabbing and betrayals which makes you question whether it's for a kids show but damn it's fucking good and everybody watching so far enjoys it.
I highly suggest checking out Kamen Rider Gaim even if you're not a fan of Tokusatsu or live action.
Wait..he OWNS Utena?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Yet here we are!
I even own the ring that Rightstuf gave away. lol
That offer is only for wonzo!
I was meaning to ask about that, good to hear. I'll check it out some day.
MikeHattsu
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Silver Spoon S2 09
Money problems all around.
It's a bit of a sad episode. Mikage finally wants to follow her own dream too.
Money problems all around.
It's a bit of a sad episode. Mikage finally wants to follow her own dream too.
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I'm more offended by the terrible lighting. Someone tell Ubisoft to turn fullbright off.
Theonik
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Riposte
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I know it's based off a book, but wikipedia tells me there was in fact a manga.
A Huge Battleship
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Heh, glad I kept myself on the dark though beyond mostly unavoidable stuff like Kyubey offering contracts and that in general it's supposed to be a darker, mind bending anime
It's not bad if you've got other people in the household or whatever to share it with, though I do think the selection probably has an edge over Netflix at this point. Too bad about the ads though.
Well, the counterpoint to everyone checking it out after it got big is that most of us would have some idea of it really being a dark show that can get screwed up, I have to imagine the base of people who just want to watch it for being a "cute magical girl show" dries up REALLY FAST, kind of like how most people don't watch Twin Peaks now expecting a buddy cop show but expecting an unusual David Lynch production. Granted there's still people that will come in wondering what's the big deal looking even less closely than I did (and ignoring, say, Netflix saying it's DARK and OMINOUS and is an anime drama) but I have to imagine most of them expect SOMETHING different.
MikeHattsu
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godly
Etsuko Yakushimaru has one of those airy voices that can float over just about any accompaniment, especially when the verb it up like they usually do.
Well in the Fate verse Saber is as much a real and historical ruler as Alexander. And his own brand of kingship didn't do much better than
Arthuria's
Trigun 23
Pretty great episode.
The reveal that Wolfwood was doing Legato's bidding took me by surprise. While it was certain he had some hidden agenda/past I thought he would be more of an independent player. Especially since he took out a few Gun-Ho-Guns himself. (Truly a great plan Legato, let your own people kill themselves)
RIP best guy, you'll be missed.
RIP best guy, you'll be missed.
Turin Turambar
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Care with the Hunter x Hunter thread if you still haven't watched the episode, people should use courtesy spoiler tags a bit more, imo.
Stopped lurking a week ago when people started dropping hints left and right. Hope it will live up to the hype.
Wagnaria!! 9
Well, Inami's got some interesting ideas.
So it's all daddy's fault. Of course.
What is wrong with these fathers?
Yamada is frighteningly well-prepared for this.
Yachiyo with the obvious solution. I don't know what to think anymore.
No, really, WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH THIS GUY?
That. Was. Awesome.
Best episode thus far.
Well, Inami's got some interesting ideas.
So it's all daddy's fault. Of course.
What is wrong with these fathers?
Yamada is frighteningly well-prepared for this.
Yachiyo with the obvious solution. I don't know what to think anymore.
No, really, WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH THIS GUY?
That. Was. Awesome.
Best episode thus far.
victreeb3l
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Black Bullet 8
Super powered lolis dressing up as magical girls. Nice.
Tina is great. Shit is gonna go down next episode. She needs a new pair of clothes though.
Would be nice if she had a conversation or two with the main cast.
Super powered lolis dressing up as magical girls. Nice.
Tina is great. Shit is gonna go down next episode. She needs a new pair of clothes though.
Would be nice if she had a conversation or two with the main cast.
Jex
Member
I've never heard anyone mention it specifically so I can only assume it's never been translated or is rather underwhelming. As the anime is so lengthy and, well, 'complete', it's not like you ever feel the need to go check out anymore material.
If I remember correctly you have to go to season 2 for that :,D
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Might as well pick something else!
Was that the one with the gao or the uguu? I've seen the gao one.Hm... Have you watched Kanon 2006?
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