Hellsing321
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Why are you trying to discourage me.
I have my pride, you know.
We all know thats not true since you sport around that Medaka avatar.
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Spring Anime 2012 II | Welcome Home Eureka
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We all know thats not true since you sport around that Medaka avatar.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Acchi kocchi 4
cute stuff happen...
woah.
WOAH.
Yeah, I was rather impressed that they kept that animation going throughout all the shots. It's a nice little touch that adds a bit of character to him.
Laupta Miyazaki is Best Miyazaki.
ZR route?
Today, we are nakama.
The Knight in the Area - 17
Hnng.
Must. Quit. After. Seven's. Episode.
It is kind of sad. When I first started watching this show I REALLY liked it a lot, but it's kinda devolved into a boring show with Seven being the only interesting character. :/
And apparently also has all five main K-On seiyuu in it as well. KyoAni aren't fucking around this time!
You're right in that KyoAni found it's success with a combination of great production values and tapping into existing fan-bases. The major change that's happened IMO is that while KyoAni still has the best TV production values IMO, other studios like ufotable, Shaft, AIC have really stepped up to the plate in recent years so KyoAni is no longer the only high production value pony in town. Well, that and Nichijou wasn't tapping into a moe girl audience the way their Key works and Haruhi/Lucky Star did.
I think Hyouka has a chance because Eru is not only extremely moe, but she's also very in your face about it too (those eyes!).
I'm confused, I thought Air TV came before the Air movie?
I was sad that Omni was gone then I was even sadder when Divine left. I lost the habit of visiting RandomC nowadays.
I wouldn't consider that an example of picky. If anything it shows why I like the thread. So many people with different tastes.
Wait, I know about Omni leaving (I was sad too) but when did Divine leave?
...RandomC has changed ;_;
He left in March
That's why there was all these introduction posts in the last month. I think they got like 4 new writers.
Jex
Member
That's not really an unusual reaction. The show has an aggressive style.
R_thanatos
Member
I've been watching The "old Lupin" series ..While the First season really didn't age well , the 2nd is MUCH MUCH better.. it's extremly silly but the chemistry between the cast is at his peak.
I couldn't resist.. the cast really know his priorities....
I couldn't resist.. the cast really know his priorities....
Hellsing321
Member
No one because anyone who hates on Mushishi doesn't have a soul.
Jex
Member
I wouldn't go as far as to say 'hated on' but it's been referred to as boring and cosmicblizzard certainly isn't a fan.
I don't really like those 4 or 5. Guardian Enzo,Stilts and Takaii should be enough.
Upotte!! 4
Jungle wargames!
Wannabe-AK antagonists!
Friends fighting like in Natsuiro Kiseki!
M16 lounging in her underwear!
This episode had a bit of everything.
I was finally up at the right time on Saturday to watch this live on Nico.
The comments are fun, but the video quality is crap compared to Crunchyroll.
Probably gonna watch it again on Crunchy when it goes up.
NicoNico audience survey at the end of the episode:
http://i.imgur.com/PSWPO
Very Good 76.4%, Good 19.9%, Not Very Good 2.2%, Bad 1.5%
Jungle wargames!
Wannabe-AK antagonists!
Friends fighting like in Natsuiro Kiseki!
M16 lounging in her underwear!
This episode had a bit of everything.
I was finally up at the right time on Saturday to watch this live on Nico.
The comments are fun, but the video quality is crap compared to Crunchyroll.
Probably gonna watch it again on Crunchy when it goes up.
NicoNico audience survey at the end of the episode:
http://i.imgur.com/PSWPO
Very Good 76.4%, Good 19.9%, Not Very Good 2.2%, Bad 1.5%
ah, thanks. Hope the new blood keep RandomC interesting.
Well, AnimeGAF is one of the more critical and knowledgeable places to discuss anime compared to other forums and blogs I've been to. The comparatively different opinions and large variety of posters with different tastes are what drew me to this place too. I really enjoy the debates that go on in this place and you guys know so much as well. and the lol stuff is fun too, like dissecting the otherwordly bathroom scene in Accel World
Ah. Still haven't watched Mushishi myself but I've heard friends repeatedly expound on its brilliance.
Ultimadrago
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How did I sleep through this conversation?
Nichijou: Good music, atmospheric (Slice-of-Life style), notable cinematography, colorful cast, good animation. Even when it wasn't funny, it was carried by other qualities that easily makes it one of my all-time favorites.
Come at me, etc.
It's really unfortunate that I couldn't buy all those copies.
What in the fuck did I just watch
Ultimadrago
Member
HOVER PAAAAAAAAAAAAADS
PdotMichael
Banned
Yeah, I really enjoy it. Some of the impressions by those with differing taste have led me out of my comfort zone to try stuff I normally wouldn't have.
Jex
Member
[Kids On The Slope] – 3
I actually watched this episode a few days ago but I wanted to take the time to write a thorough review of the episode. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to achieve anything quite like that, but I hope you find some of my meagre comments interesting.
The first thing that immediately strikes me about this episode is how efficiently they tell a story in 22 minutes. It is truly remarkable to see so many important events covered in a single episode without anything feeling rushed. I really felt all the important emotional moments in the episode were handled very well and they all had time to breathe, despite their being quite a number of them. How did they achieve this? Efficiency.
Every sequence in every scene is successfully moving the characters forward and driving the story. There’s no fluff to speak of, every second of the episode feels like it’s being used to it’s fullest. Just writing out the important things that happened in this episode feels like it would take a while, but I’ll attempt it below *takes breath*
*gasps for air*
So yeah, it’s pretty jam-packed. In terms of the cinematography they do a good job as usual, but there’s a couple of things I wanted to highlight.
Firstly, this episode engages in some interesting role reversal with Karou taking the lead in something while Sentaro is the one who has to follow. This is conveyed through a few shows that clearly show that Karou is ‘above’ Sentaro.
This high angle shot shows Karou looking down on Sentaro, suggesting Karou is the dominant figure.
This is almost the reverse of the previous shot, as we get to see the view from Sentaro’s side. This low-angle shot confirms what we already suspected, that Sentaro has less ‘power’ in this particular area than Karou. We see this later on the rooftop:
This apparently POV shot from Sentaro is once again shot from a low angle, confirming that when it comes to these matters Karou is the authority.
Then, of course, we come to the ‘tsundere jazz’ scene. When we first get a look in the basement things look like this:
Karou and Sentaro are facing away from each other. In the rest of the next sequence we don’t get to see both of them properly in the same exact shot, suggesting that there’s a distance between them. Even when we do see both of them in the same shot, we only see parts of their bodies:
When they start to play it’s a little awkward and there’s still some tension in the air as a result of their fight. We see some shots where even though they are both playing at the same time, they’re still facing away from each other:
However, by the time they’ve finished up their session it’s pretty clear that they’ve overcome this issue and once again we get to see them in the same shot, this time looking a lot happier.
Of course, there’s also some nice shots in general from this episode:
I actually watched this episode a few days ago but I wanted to take the time to write a thorough review of the episode. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to achieve anything quite like that, but I hope you find some of my meagre comments interesting.
The first thing that immediately strikes me about this episode is how efficiently they tell a story in 22 minutes. It is truly remarkable to see so many important events covered in a single episode without anything feeling rushed. I really felt all the important emotional moments in the episode were handled very well and they all had time to breathe, despite their being quite a number of them. How did they achieve this? Efficiency.
Every sequence in every scene is successfully moving the characters forward and driving the story. There’s no fluff to speak of, every second of the episode feels like it’s being used to it’s fullest. Just writing out the important things that happened in this episode feels like it would take a while, but I’ll attempt it below *takes breath*
Karou noticed that Sentaro is in love with Yurika. Karou explains to Sentaro that Sentaro is in love with Yurika because Sentaro hasn’t worked this out for himself yet. Karou reveals that, surprisingly he is something of a smooth operator when it comes to these matters and starts to get Sentaro to move on Yurika, mainly so that he can get Sentaro out of the way and make his own moves on Ritsuko. To make this plan Karou ensures that they go to Sentaro’s house for some privacy. While he’s there Karou looks on longingly at Senatro’s loving household. Karou proposes a group date so that Yurika doesn’t feel like she’s being pushed into a high-pressure situation. Karou ensures that Senatro asks Yurika out on this date, but in his nervousness Sentaro can’t admit that he’s is actually the one doing the asking, and claims that Karou is trying to ask her out. Yurika accepts and they all meet up for a date. Ritsuko is shocked by the appearance of Yurika and feels completely inadequate in comparison to her. Yurika and Ritsuko engage in some boding, but Ritsuko still feels uneasy. As time progesses, Sentaro and Yurika grow closer until it reaches the point where Ritsuko loudly interferes with their activities. In the end, Ritsuko can’t stand watching Sentaro and Yurika get closer to each other and she leaves to go and cry alone. Karou notices this, and goes to follow, which leads him to realise that Ritsuko is in love with Sentaro. This makes him feel terrible for arranging the group date and flaunting Sentaro’s interest for Yurika right in front of Ritsuko. At school the next day Karou becomes extremely annoyed by Senatro’s ovious displays of affection for Yurika, because it’s making Ritsuko feel terrible. This causes Karou and Sentaro to get into a fight of sorts, and temporarily split up. Ritsuko attempts to have them sort out their differences through Jazz, which works, of course. Later on, Karou spots Sentaro and Yurika in what appears to be a compromising position, and flees. He goes to Ritsuko’s place and plays her a song, which she believes is a ‘dress rehersal’ for Karou so that he can perfect when he really wants to confess to the girl he likes. However, Karou tells Ritsuko that in actuality, he is in love with her and he wants her to know that. Later, Karou reflects on the fact that Ristsuko seemingly only has eyes for Sentaro.
*gasps for air*
So yeah, it’s pretty jam-packed. In terms of the cinematography they do a good job as usual, but there’s a couple of things I wanted to highlight.
Firstly, this episode engages in some interesting role reversal with Karou taking the lead in something while Sentaro is the one who has to follow. This is conveyed through a few shows that clearly show that Karou is ‘above’ Sentaro.
This high angle shot shows Karou looking down on Sentaro, suggesting Karou is the dominant figure.
This is almost the reverse of the previous shot, as we get to see the view from Sentaro’s side. This low-angle shot confirms what we already suspected, that Sentaro has less ‘power’ in this particular area than Karou. We see this later on the rooftop:
This apparently POV shot from Sentaro is once again shot from a low angle, confirming that when it comes to these matters Karou is the authority.
Then, of course, we come to the ‘tsundere jazz’ scene. When we first get a look in the basement things look like this:
Karou and Sentaro are facing away from each other. In the rest of the next sequence we don’t get to see both of them properly in the same exact shot, suggesting that there’s a distance between them. Even when we do see both of them in the same shot, we only see parts of their bodies:
When they start to play it’s a little awkward and there’s still some tension in the air as a result of their fight. We see some shots where even though they are both playing at the same time, they’re still facing away from each other:
However, by the time they’ve finished up their session it’s pretty clear that they’ve overcome this issue and once again we get to see them in the same shot, this time looking a lot happier.
Of course, there’s also some nice shots in general from this episode:
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
I guess I can't explain it in any way other than that it's just a weird belief of mine. The opening, ending and next episode previews are part of the show, and I can't skip them because that would be wrong. If I do that, I feel like I haven't truly gotten the full experience of watching a show.
I skip the previews if I'm marathoning a show, and skip the opening and/or ending if I don't like it, but only if I've seen it a few times.
For shows I follow on a weekly basis, I don't skip anything. Probably to keep the illusion that I'm watching an anime TV program or something.
I have no idea why you would think Hyouka to be unsuccesful. Its had one really gorgeous episode. I will wager that Hyouka will be the top or 2nd best selling show this season.
on Sankarea
I did try to warn you guyz
....some times I ask myself why, why do I even click on this thread, am not even going start cause I know in the end it's pointless waste of time.
All of this, thank the heavens for dresden, I wonder how some poster even find the strength to post in this thread.
I did try to warn you guyz
....some times I ask myself why, why do I even click on this thread, am not even going start cause I know in the end it's pointless waste of time.
All of this, thank the heavens for dresden, I wonder how some poster even find the strength to post in this thread.
Ice Lightning
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Code Geass 15
Now that I have watched the series at least three times through I am starting to pick up on these minor details.
Since Mao was six when he got his geass and C.C. says the contract was eleven years ago, does that mean he is the same age as Lelouch?
I don't really feel like writing up any impressions so I am glad you did. I mentioned it before (Last episode), but the cinematography of the show has been really enjoyable to see. My only gripe with this episode was the
Someday My Prince Will Come (Such a great song) piano scene, in particular the way that Ritsuko remained so stiff. Now, this might not have been so apparent if it weren't for the very well done way that Kaoru is animated as he plays. He is moving very naturally as he plays the song, but Ritsuko remains stiff as a board. The camera cuts to her from a few different angles, including one where it is just her face....and nothing...she is a robot. It also doesn't help that the way she is sitting, he posture is again very stiff. I know that the way that they animate the characters as they are playing an instrument (I have seen rotoscoping thrown around) is more involved than those who are just there. But it took me out of an otherwise great scene. Even if they had simply made her react to the music as it is being played, have her lean in with interest, do something, that would have changed it significantly.
Ultimadrago
Member
You did.
I guess people have to see the loofah
to believe the loofah.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
I didn't take the time to analyze the direction nearly as thoroughly as you did, so props to you. I completely agree that the biggest strength of this show is it's direction and pacing. Things keep moving forward, and Shinichiro Watanabe is using every directorial technique to tell as much of the story as possible without being overbearing with words words words words. So much is told with a combination of words, body language, physical distance, shot composition and point of view, color, music (or lack thereof), shot length, etc. that he and MAPPA convey so much in so little a span that once I start watching I can't stop until it's over.
*Comes in for a hug*
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
The problem with the imagery in Hyouka is that the writers feel the need to verbally point out said feelings and do not let the visuals speak for themselves.
I didn't like Dennou Coil.
Ultimadrago
Member
*Hug received*
Ah, nakama, it is a tragedy that only a select (superior) few can appeciate Nichijiou's glory.
Yet, I will carry the flag still and forevermore.
I hope you pause the show half way through to watch a series of adverts before continuing.
I noticed that too.
I thought the reason why Ritsuko was so stiff because she thought the song was for Yurika. She thinks the song is beautiful but she isn't the intended audience. She's still in emotional turmoil from (wrongly) thinking that Kaoru likes Yurika but she hides it within her, forcing a passive look. The feelings poured into the song are communicated to her but she feels uncomfortable being there as if just a temporary replacement of Yurika.
stiffness
Yay! Further proof that we are not just a hive-mind.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Is that what we're calling desperate Internet attention whores these days?
To elaborate, I don't see how writing in an exaggerated cynical and negative tone, eschewing substantial criticism for causal dismissal, posting 40 screenshots of each episode (seriously, what is the point?), and spreading blatant misinformation (such as saying Shin-Ei Animation, makers of Doraemon since 1979, is primarily known for "filthy flash animations") can be taken as anything but a crude ploy for hits. I know that's the cool thing to do with blogs these days, and I must admit it was partially successful in that I ended up writing about it, but now that I know what I am dealing with I intend to avoid succumbing to its attempts to stir up controversy.
That's an incredible mischaracterization of this place which would be known to be false by anyone who gave it even a casual glance. There's an incredible diversity of opinions and tastes here, and nothing is beyond critique. Case in point:
I have to question your choices of "high production value" studios here, other than ufotable with Fate/Zero. Shaft in particular has wildly inconsistent production values which tend to be low outside the occasional short sakuga moment. Even their most consistently animated show, Soredemo Machi wa Mawattieru, had issues such as subpar background art. AIC hasn't really impressed me either, outside of Wandering Son. Haganai was quite ugly. Bones or A-1 would be better examples, though in the end I still don't think there's any other studio which can quite match up to the consistently strong TV production values of KyoAni. Certainly no other studio that I'm aware of has their careful production planning, commitment to one project at a time, and humane treatment of animators.
Blasphemy! Burn the heretic!
Nah, it's OK. As sad as it makes me.
I admit I often glance through posts. The consequence is that the most I digest out of this thread are episode reviews done with screencaps and gifs aided by one-liners about characters who are otherwise foreign to non-followers. I must confess I used to do it in the past as well to validate my interests. Rarely does someone review episodes of shows he or she doesn't like. I have zero issues with this. Everyone is allowed to post whatever they like after all.
It does however create the impression that shows have no flaws, or at least the flaws aren't mentioned, because people tend to only focus on the good parts. It could be that some people are not critical and just enjoy the show for what it is. I read posts that people are willing to spend hundreds of dollars for blu-ray boxes, so the show must be good enough to be worth it in their eyes. No judging from me. I know a guy who spent $500 on a Rosario + Vampire box set.
But, man, some of you are some of the most happy-go-lucky fully adult bunch I've had the pleasure to see frolic. Take UltimaDrago. Is there anything he doesn't like? I swear I have never seen him badmouth anything in a serious tone the time I've spent lurking here. Does cajunator watch anything as long as it has preadolescent, sometimes teenage, doe-eyed girls who act cute? Does Jexhius in reality have a shrine devoted to Kirino in his secret basement, with as his most prized possession, a wall-mounted display of Kirino figurines, merchandise and posters?
I'll always have your back as a Nichijou bro! Japan just doesn't understand the brilliance of Nichijou ;_;
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Fate/Zero 17
So Tokiomi basically got NTR'd. What an ignoble end. Kirei smiling is pretty creepy but it's really interesting to see the progression of his character
Jex
Member
Well, yeah, that's certainly a big problem with the episode.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Posts like this one make me wish we had a repping system.
Ultimadrago
Member
Fate/Zero 17
I've heard of
, but this is ridiculous!
I've heard of
getting back-stabbed
I think that is a good interpretation of the scene. Though in my mind, the more likely is that
they didn't want to animate her as well.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
I agree KyoAni is still the best in every respect production-wise, I was just highlighting that the gulf doesn't appear to be as vast in recent years.
And I was just throwing out some names for some recent stuff I've seen. ufotable with Fate/Zero, Shaft with their usual home video fixes, AIC with Wandering Son and OreImo (screw the haters, the artwork/animation are lovely and quite consistant). I agree Haganai had ugly moments, but overall wasn't fugly either.
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