ZachDeKoromaru
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Pin pon, correct! Kanbaru is love, Miyukichi is life etc etc.
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AnathemicOne
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Toaru no Kagaku no Railgun S - Series Review
Decided to finally finish this series up, while I did stop midway I don't ever recall the reason as the part where I left off was just after the first of the two arcs of the series. Nevertheless I did finish up and enjoyed the show thoroughly.
Since the first arc is a retelling of the same story shown in the first season of Index through Misaka's eyes it is inevitable that the second adaptation would try and do better than its predecessor and Railgun S did exactly that in both expanding the story of that arc and updating it visually.
And while shorter, the second arc wasn't wasted at all and I really enjoyed how it connected the previous themes from the first arc into here rather than being its own independent arc. Misaka finally able to
was a long learning process to be sure (as it was present in the original first season) and is great to see finally done.
Overall an enjoyable series and excellent addition to the Index/Railgun-verse.
Decided to finally finish this series up, while I did stop midway I don't ever recall the reason as the part where I left off was just after the first of the two arcs of the series. Nevertheless I did finish up and enjoyed the show thoroughly.
Since the first arc is a retelling of the same story shown in the first season of Index through Misaka's eyes it is inevitable that the second adaptation would try and do better than its predecessor and Railgun S did exactly that in both expanding the story of that arc and updating it visually.
And while shorter, the second arc wasn't wasted at all and I really enjoyed how it connected the previous themes from the first arc into here rather than being its own independent arc. Misaka finally able to
rely on her friends when shit goes down
Overall an enjoyable series and excellent addition to the Index/Railgun-verse.
Black Bullet is at least fun. Sloppy writing but good characters.
Sidonia has good looking mech scenes. That's the only thing I enjoyed from the series.
phoenix296
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Fixed that for you.
AnathemicOne
Banned
Haven't watched Sidonia no Kishi, but as for Black Bullet it depends on what you're aiming for. Bunch of lolis and rushed pacing, but hey, if the former is enough to keep your interest than go ahead.
I'm much more of a fan of Railgun than Index. The magic and empty religious aesthetics in the Index series didn't do much for me, even though I really like Touma, Index, Last Order & co. I like the smaller, more local stories revolving around Misaka since they're easy to follow and more complete. It has sort of a Japanese X-Men kinda feel with the powers and their academy being for superhumans.
Ohohoho~
I am glad that it is what I thought it is. I'd been calling him that for years, lol. Was hopi get that was the case with your name and it was!
AnathemicOne
Banned
I'm in the same boat, never understanding the argument of Railgun being too moe/slice of life - focused when both shows have their share of in-depth stories to share.
Index is enjoyable for me too but Touma eventually starts to become annoying at times and I was never a fan of Index and the rest of the magical crew. Accelerator and Last Order however I absolutely love.
Zeta Gundam 29
So this dude's title is Mayor, yet he seems to have jurisdiction over all of Side Two, which confuses me a little, because I was lead to believe that the Sides were like nation-states composed of numerous colonies. As such a Governor would make the most sense, not a Mayor. Though I suppose he could well be a Governor and these subs could just be really, really bad.
It's sort of a curiosity that they never really discuss the political structure of the Earth Sphere in any of the shows. I don't blame them for simplifying the politics of the universe down to "The Titans are just like the Zeons!" (line actually uttered in this episode) and AEUG = good, but even who rules the Federation is something of a mystery most of the time.
So this dude's title is Mayor, yet he seems to have jurisdiction over all of Side Two, which confuses me a little, because I was lead to believe that the Sides were like nation-states composed of numerous colonies. As such a Governor would make the most sense, not a Mayor. Though I suppose he could well be a Governor and these subs could just be really, really bad.
It's sort of a curiosity that they never really discuss the political structure of the Earth Sphere in any of the shows. I don't blame them for simplifying the politics of the universe down to "The Titans are just like the Zeons!" (line actually uttered in this episode) and AEUG = good, but even who rules the Federation is something of a mystery most of the time.
Wagnaria!! 12
Well, never expected that to come out of Popura's mouth. In fact, she's quickly becoming the most perverted character on the show.
Oh god, a date!?
Popura calling for ropes and handcuffs. Which Yamada has on hand. This is getting pretty deviant.
Now I want to poke Yamada. Great.
Oh my goodness, Inami's fantasy of being held in Takanashi's arms.
lol, Popura Theater.
Well, never expected that to come out of Popura's mouth. In fact, she's quickly becoming the most perverted character on the show.
Oh god, a date!?
Popura calling for ropes and handcuffs. Which Yamada has on hand. This is getting pretty deviant.
Now I want to poke Yamada. Great.
Oh my goodness, Inami's fantasy of being held in Takanashi's arms.
lol, Popura Theater.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Nagisa GET! All this love~
Thank you madp!
Thank you madp!
Love sure looks stacked. Not complaining tho!
dawww. MadP is great.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
That dog is way too cool to be Woofington. I bet this one's favorite monster girl is Polt.
With those designs everyone looks the same age unless you give them a beard or something! So when I saw him in Episode 3 I thought she was visiting her mom, not her brother (or whoever.)
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Ume-sensei is only occasionally able to draw men, it's not her fault!
Aww but its cute! the important thing is you tried hehee.
Remind me to include a sketch if I mail you anything.
Theonik
Member
Miyukichi rhymes with Inochi which means life.
Co-incidence? I THINK NOT!
KirbYuuYuu
Member
RIP Blossom
I almost feel more compelled to order more things through you, but I must wait for more things
Yeah I think they nailed Nonon's voice. Dunno what people are complaining about.
SparksterMeta0
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I know. Satsuki sounded great.
No Game No Life 8
That ED... that after credits. Poor Shiro. T_T
I wish I could draw nearly as good as you lol
Ill draw yall something for free sometime if you pm me with a request (it might take a long time)
Theonik
Member
See? This is called good business!
Rin Tin Tin cares not fer such trifles.
I wouldn't be able to reach this level if I worked for 12 years!
Sidnoia is the future of anime. Black Bullet is everything that is wrong with anime.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
A human is fine too.
Wagnaria!! 13
Haha, Takanashi's heroic resolve.
Is this a date or a versus match?
Yamada and Soma tag team? That's downright broken.
Ha, Sato going toe-to-toe with Soma.
Oh, gotta love Sato's teasing.
So, who's cooking if Sato and Soma are both off?
Can't argue with Yamada's logic!
Well, this is a fun take on a clip show.
Aaaaand we have an orgasm metaphor.
#Anime
Edit: Huh, the timing of that was purely coincidental.
Haha, Takanashi's heroic resolve.
Is this a date or a versus match?
Yamada and Soma tag team? That's downright broken.
Ha, Sato going toe-to-toe with Soma.
Oh, gotta love Sato's teasing.
So, who's cooking if Sato and Soma are both off?
Can't argue with Yamada's logic!
Well, this is a fun take on a clip show.
Aaaaand we have an orgasm metaphor.
#Anime
Edit: Huh, the timing of that was purely coincidental.
How did you allow Theonik to go this long without watching Dog Days?
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
I shouldn't be held responsible for my nakama's bad decisions!
A 20 episode arc? Those were the days.
Theonik
Member
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Is the future of anime looking good, or bleak?
Why do I have the feeling that it's bleak?
It's just CG. Everyone knows deep down that it's the eventual fate of all animation, but I think anime fans just don't want to admit it!
Fuck. If the future of anime is to look like Sidona I would actually consider stepping away from it. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO MY LIFE THEN
if it still looks cute I dont have a problem with it!
I certaintly don't! CG animation just doesn't have the same kind of charm that traditional animation does. It's part of the reason I like anime in the first place, really. I honestly hope that 2D animation always has its place in the industry.
No Game No Life 08
Ishizuka is a very talented director. One day I hope she gets better material to work with, but for now this is at least enjoyable to watch. The constant break down of every detail became a little tiresome in this episode though, even with the eccentric dressings applied to these explanations.
Ishizuka is a very talented director. One day I hope she gets better material to work with, but for now this is at least enjoyable to watch. The constant break down of every detail became a little tiresome in this episode though, even with the eccentric dressings applied to these explanations.
Im pretty sure 2D will never fully disappear. It may become more niche but there will always be support for it.
Well, in most of the world it already literally died!
IF they can make it to this standard or better a move to 3D would be acceptable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiR7KYIQv9U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiR7KYIQv9U
Theonik
Member
Yeah I know, but I meant more in the sense that the animators themselves are retiring/dying and there is no real interest in youth to replace them!
It will be interesting if Japan tries to keep their obsession with 2D after that and if the change in supply will affect the willingness of young animators to go 2D.
No that looks appalling.
Noooooooooooooooaaaaaaauuugghhhhhhoooo. I still can't hate it because the song is too fucking good.
The only way I'd accept CG anime is if they skip the skip the cel shading and traditional jerky animation style altogether and just go full Advent Children quality and above. But then everyone would go out of business. AND MAYBE THAT'S NOT A BAD THING IF IT GOT TO THAT POINT.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Speaking of "the future", I saw that the upcoming Nobunaga Concerto anime is going to be done by Fuji TV's CG division (?) utilizing mo-cap from live actors (??). Should be an interesting experiment. (???)
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