Admiral Woofington
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BAAAAUGHAAAAAAHttack on Titan
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AquaWateria
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Don't want to be a dick but compared to Haikyuu it's visuals aren't that damn good looking, it's artstyle is unique and does give a sense of artistic value but in a other sense it doesn't look that good and a bit cheap. But it's really on the viewers opinion though since it differs. I'm also not hating on Ping Pong so don't take it the wrong way.
At the very least I'd recommend you give it a try. Like I said I also really didn't the art for episode one, but the eccentricity of it (for lack of a better word) seemed toned down for episode 2 for me and I enjoyed it more.
If you still don't like it, you're free to blame me for wasting a half hour of your time.
ZachDeKoromaru
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Was Novid the Dale Gribble of AnimeGAF?
Admiral Woofington
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Any day people start posting King of the Hill images is a good day in my book I tell you h'what
Nothing says quality clusterfuck like
wiping out the whole crew
Would that make Al Khan John Redcorn?
AquaWateria
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ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Was that some Saban executive that kept NTRing him?
Knights of Sidonia 01
As a major fan of the manga, oh boy was this a disappointment. Almost everything that could have gone wrong did. The CG is worse than I had feared, but that's not even the half of it. The music and visual styling are wrong as well. Something has been lost visually in the translation, and not just because of the ugly low framerate characters. In the manga, the whole world feels dark and for boding. Here, it's just another sterile space environment. The music doesn't do it any favors either. Generic, loud electronic soundtrack that's sure to undercut the darker, emotional story telling later. Overall, only thing going right for me about this adaptation is the voice cast. Everyone sounds about how I imagined them to, which is good.
Story wise, it was kind of a mess, but so were the initial few manga chapters so I can't be too hard on it. Overall, I'll continue watching out of love of the source material, but what a rough start.
As a major fan of the manga, oh boy was this a disappointment. Almost everything that could have gone wrong did. The CG is worse than I had feared, but that's not even the half of it. The music and visual styling are wrong as well. Something has been lost visually in the translation, and not just because of the ugly low framerate characters. In the manga, the whole world feels dark and for boding. Here, it's just another sterile space environment. The music doesn't do it any favors either. Generic, loud electronic soundtrack that's sure to undercut the darker, emotional story telling later. Overall, only thing going right for me about this adaptation is the voice cast. Everyone sounds about how I imagined them to, which is good.
Story wise, it was kind of a mess, but so were the initial few manga chapters so I can't be too hard on it. Overall, I'll continue watching out of love of the source material, but what a rough start.
AquaWateria
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So guys what was the problem with the Fate Stay Night adaption since I haven't seen it yet.
As far as I know, it's not the adaptation that's the problem. The source material is shit by all accounts. Haven't watched it myself due to AnimeGaf's warnings, though.
Magical Girl Pretty Sammy TV 26
Moment in the sphere between Misao and Sasami was the yuriest thing in the history of yuri. Well except Yami, but that goes without saying. I don't particularly care if they end up like that or not; I just hope Misao doesn't settle for Rumiya. The guy who's totally his sister's bitch and used her to cause all that havoc? Lol no, sorry buddy.
Liked at the end how Sasami's classmates were all "I KNEW IT!" And then they go to stop Ayeka on Mars,, but they just blew a heart-shaped hole through it instead.
Series gets my seal of approval.
Moment in the sphere between Misao and Sasami was the yuriest thing in the history of yuri. Well except Yami, but that goes without saying. I don't particularly care if they end up like that or not; I just hope Misao doesn't settle for Rumiya. The guy who's totally his sister's bitch and used her to cause all that havoc? Lol no, sorry buddy.
Liked at the end how Sasami's classmates were all "I KNEW IT!" And then they go to stop Ayeka on Mars,, but they just blew a heart-shaped hole through it instead.
Series gets my seal of approval.
AquaWateria
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What's up with her feet unless those are socks.
hosannainexcelsis
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The Ping Pong anime art is definitely rough, and some of that is due to the stylization of Matsumoto's manga art and the kind of stylization that Yuasa generally likes to do (see Kemonozume), but some of that is also due to a rushed schedule that is preventing the production from being as polished as it could be.
No one knows.
Those are pretty clearly flesh coloured stockings
chickdigger802
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mangaka assistant 3
now that i think about it, is porn books still a thing in japan or is it just a punchline for anime/tv? Such a backwater nation.
and comes kugaloli!
now that i think about it, is porn books still a thing in japan or is it just a punchline for anime/tv? Such a backwater nation.
and comes kugaloli!
Yes, very much so. I walk past a store dedicated to the things every day. Either that, or it's an extremely brazen convenience store!
AquaWateria
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I have you on my unwanted list now
just kidding but I will get you one of these days count on it Wonzo
Admiral Woofington
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As a whole the biggest issues stem from the source material and the writing of the show. They had to condense a lot of info it. It's basically a grim dark harem. The VN has all these different parts that as a whole are interesting. It took some liberties with the source material as well, some are understandable (ie give her your magic with your penis). It also focused on the Saber arc. While it focuses on best girl, it's basically the arc where the male lead is the most helpless so as a whole it's just another 'weak male saved by strong females but hey he has spirit so the girls fall for him' harem.
I'd say to just wait until this fall when the Ufotable one comes out. Chances are they'll pick and choose the best parts out of all the routes and make as decent of a show as FSN could ever be
You know how Sasami ended up being rather similar to Tsunami? Misao isn't that much different from Ramia.
Also, that whole evil magic thing is water under the bridge!
Glad you enjoyed it. Don't forget to look up the specials!
...and don't look to "Sasami: Magical Girls Club" to fill that new void. Mari Okada wrote it.
chickdigger802
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i get doujins, but hustler style books too?
Ooh yeah I was wondering about that. I haven't experienced Okada yet, but her reputation around these parts seems...unflattering to say the least lol
yeah it really rolls along once everything is laid out.
for everything the first episode had to establish I felt it did a wonderful job of it. There was a ton of exposition but I didnt feel like it was paced badly.
Admiral Woofington
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Apparently there's a Fate Zero 2014 PV where they show Taiga.
Hype for anime 15% gone.
Hype for anime 15% gone.
If this is glaucoma, I wish it made all anime look this good.Captures the spirit of the original art effortlessly while maintaining a style all its own. Colorful without being busy or frenetic, with good storyboarding and editing, it's visually sophisticated on a level that almost no other show this season can match.
All the direction in the world is not enough if the show is not visually appealing enough to attract viewers at first glance.
Because it's a pretty good match for the source manga's art.
The K-On manga has really bad art too. No one put a gun to Yuasa's head and told him all his characters needed to looks like they were from Xenu and not Earth.
I've never had a problem with Yuasa shows until now. It just looks weird and unappealing to me. It could be the style or it could be the lack of polish.
chickdigger802
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strike witches s1
fun enough show. some of the serious stuff didn't really work for me.
fun enough show. some of the serious stuff didn't really work for me.
what are you referring to?
Serious is not how I would describe Strike Witches
I don't see how the K-On mangas bad art has anything to do with Taiyo Matsumoto's Ping Pong at all.
Don't care how late I am on this.
https://twitter.com/infernocop/status/458191871978647552
FUCKING INFERNO COP SEASON 2
https://twitter.com/infernocop/status/458191871978647552
FUCKING INFERNO COP SEASON 2
Hellsing321
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So they finally scrounged up enough loose change from the couch cushions.
Nah, they sold a KlK BD
KirbYuuYuu
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Hidamari Sketch 7
A reminder that these girls watch water drop into a bucket. Must be a master of watching boring things considering artists watch their pant dry (or use a fixative).
Hidas are pretty lucky though. At least their town is still intact.
A reminder that these girls watch water drop into a bucket. Must be a master of watching boring things considering artists watch their pant dry (or use a fixative).
Hidas are pretty lucky though. At least their town is still intact.
Are you implying that just saying Taiyo Matsumoto somehow lends gravitas to something having good art?
hosannainexcelsis
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There I will have to disagree with you, as I don't think Matsumoto's manga has bad art, and I find the character designs rather realistic, especially for anime/manga. It's a stylized realism to be sure, but looking at these characters I find it believable that they could be drawn from real Japanese (or Chinese) people.
Admiral Woofington
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errrr sorry with all the FZ talk I had a freudian... type? lol
I meant Fate Stay Night 2014
Trigger to save anime at last.
But David already saved anime.
You're honestly better off watching Black Rock Shooter TV, which is Okada but quality entertainment for it. Sasami: MGC is just dull, poorly conceived, poorly plotted, and unable to use or develop its characters effectively. Even though Washuu remains the best character in it, she can't save the show.
MikeHattsu
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Nice!
Trigger is extra saving it.
Once we hit part 4 any saving done by Trigger will be made pointless. It's too good.
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