Jex
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If you'd watched the movie everything would have become clear!
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Spring Anime 2012 II | Welcome Home Eureka
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RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
GAF was down for hours, that's why. ^^
Jex
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I don't really get that, why would you want them be rewarded for mediocrity? Just because they've done good stuff in the past?
Yeah! Hopefully I can get through most of it today and finish it up tomorrow.
Yes.
Nichijou was way above mediocrity and it wasn't a success, despite deserving it. Cash entering their vaults now is this world's sweet justice working.
chickdigger802
Banned
Medaka 05
Something something something. Swimsuits.
Something something something. Swimsuits.
Classy.
PdotMichael
Banned
killitwithfire.jpg
that's jut plain and boring moe
that's jut plain and boring moe
Jex
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Here's your moeblobs in motion:
They don't really look like blobs to me.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Dem Children Rolling Down the Gradient 04
Best episode of any anime this season. My only disappointment is that the jazz session wasn't any longer, but it's understandable considering the pace at which they are going.
Kaoru you are real suave.
Best episode of any anime this season. My only disappointment is that the jazz session wasn't any longer, but it's understandable considering the pace at which they are going.
fap fap fap fap fap
Too much animation for my standard LotG experience.
Are you suggesting that KyoAni would stoop so low that they would objectify actual 2D women?
checkeredknight
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Lupin III: A woman named Fujiko Mine - Blood-Soaked Triangle.
I'm not sure if I enjoyed this one quite as much as everyone else. I appreciate it focussing solely on three of the main cast members and that it developed their relationships with one another; but it all just felt a little flat. The animation, while nice for the most part, seemed a bit off at times (especially with Lupin himself at the start.) The voice acting was fine and the story was decent... it's just the Lupin spark wasn't quite there IMO.
I loved the pyramid setting. It reminds me a lot of Secret of Mamo when Lupin and Jigen are infiltrating the pyramid at the start. I did however enjoy the opening to Mamo much more than this. It was fun, exciting to watch and is a very memorable piece of animation. This I felt wasn't so much. It definitely felt like something more from the manga; which is great still, but just something I cannot seem to get into as much (compared to Lupin moments like in Mamo.)
Lupin and Jigen's relationship with one another in this episode wasn't what I figured it would be either.
A lot of their conversation felt needless and boring. I appreciate them being hostile at first and then working together to escape traps, but the conversation they made just came off as very uninteresting to me. I do like how Jigen has Fujiko figured out already, though. Even at their first meeting he's warning Lupin about her and generally showing distaste towards the woman.
So I don't know. I enjoyed the episode and I will continue watching... I just didn't enjoy it as much as I expected too I guess? Maybe I have too high hopes...
Any more opinions on this episode?
A reasonable reaction.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Mikuru Asahina.
PdotMichael
Banned
classy advertising
Haha, even has the (」・ω・
」うー！ (／・ω・／にゃー！ on the note. Fantastic!The upcoming bishoujo-driven Aniplex original anime added something intriguing to its official site:
The third point is the one that I find interesting. There aren't a lot of currently-active directors also serving as character designers when it comes to bishoujo anime. I can only think of Ryochimo (Yozakura Quartet), Nishigori (IM@S) and Kazuhiro Takamura (Strike Witches). Or maybe it will be the proper directorial debut of some relatively important animator/illustrator (Sushio? Shouko Nakamura?)?
The third point is the one that I find interesting. There aren't a lot of currently-active directors also serving as character designers when it comes to bishoujo anime. I can only think of Ryochimo (Yozakura Quartet), Nishigori (IM@S) and Kazuhiro Takamura (Strike Witches). Or maybe it will be the proper directorial debut of some relatively important animator/illustrator (Sushio? Shouko Nakamura?)?
Ultimadrago
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Trollololol!
Attackthebase
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What can I say? I like my girls crispy.
Dedication Through Light
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Medaka Box 5
Fun episode, possibly my favorite thus far. Each episode continues to go up and up. Akune and Zenkichi make me laugh and have great scenes. Shiranui always feels like there is something more than meets the eye with her. Enjoyed this first swim event and am ready to see the rest.
Fun episode, possibly my favorite thus far. Each episode continues to go up and up. Akune and Zenkichi make me laugh and have great scenes. Shiranui always feels like there is something more than meets the eye with her. Enjoyed this first swim event and am ready to see the rest.
I already discussed this with articalys on IRC when they first put that up. The director/character designers I could think of at the time were Tadashi Hiramitsu, Yasuchika Nagaoka, and Keiji Gotoh. I doubt it's Hiramitsu, and the other two guys would probably make a shitty show. So I stopped caring at that point.
Gotoh is currently directing that Sengoku Collection show; I don't think it's him. And Nagaoka hasn't designed characters since the early 90's. You don't think it could be Nishigori or Ryochimo?
R_thanatos
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You're going to drop it when the boring will go away soon ( assuming we don't get fillers )
I don't think Ryochimo would direct a TV series. Could be Nishigori, but my bias blocked him from my mind (sorry!!) at the time. Especially if it's another A-1 series. Another random possibility is Kou Yoshinari, since he was apparently a huge fan of White Album and he even storyboarded an episode.
Sket Dance 56
Yes! One of the chapters I was really waiting to see in the anime, and a key foundation for an arc much later on. They did an outstanding job adapting this, adding a few new scenes and boosting the impact of the story. A must-see episode for all fans of the show -- just ignore the silly little Biscuit Dance skits that bookend the actual episode.
Plus they gave Marina Inoue a chance to sing a silly song lol
Next week is one of the funnier comedy stories, so that should be good.
Yes! One of the chapters I was really waiting to see in the anime, and a key foundation for an arc much later on. They did an outstanding job adapting this, adding a few new scenes and boosting the impact of the story. A must-see episode for all fans of the show -- just ignore the silly little Biscuit Dance skits that bookend the actual episode.
Plus they gave Marina Inoue a chance to sing a silly song lol
Next week is one of the funnier comedy stories, so that should be good.
I think it's someone that has already worked as director/character designer because otherwise the "hint" wouldn't mean anything. What we know is that it is going to be a bishoujo anime and thus needs "cute girl" designs; we also know that the director is doing the character designs. It could also be Kazuhiro Takamura; he was director/character designer of Strike Witches
They certainly don't have a good track record with that; their previous "original anime" collaboration with Dengeki G's was Angel Beats. I still think it could be a fun show if it doesn't turn out to be "CG-mecha action".
I blame the target audience mostly. Can't expect much when the magazine is just pandering towards people with totally different tastes from most of us. I'm sure Kagami will be pleased though!
I actually don't have anything against bishoujo anime or the target audience of Dengeki G's; Angel Beats was just a poorly made show. Speaking of which, Hiramatsu was storyboarder/animation director on 2 episodes of Angel Beats...
AKB0048 01:
No words. Just massive self-loathing for putting myself through this. It's anime puke; a triple Meriken Burger cooked by Kawamori himself served with a side of hideous aesthetic, garish color palette and self-serious Okada drama slathered in every dumbshit animu trope imaginable left to digest a while in the bile of the Japanese idol industry before getting projectile vomited straight into otakus' mouths like a mother bird feeding its babies.
Of course, I'm watching it all.
No words. Just massive self-loathing for putting myself through this. It's anime puke; a triple Meriken Burger cooked by Kawamori himself served with a side of hideous aesthetic, garish color palette and self-serious Okada drama slathered in every dumbshit animu trope imaginable left to digest a while in the bile of the Japanese idol industry before getting projectile vomited straight into otakus' mouths like a mother bird feeding its babies.
Of course, I'm watching it all.
chickdigger802
Banned
Polar Bear Cafe 5
Show keeps on being delightful. Loved this skit.
Show keeps on being delightful. Loved this skit.
Ultimadrago
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Kimi Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!
chickdigger802
Banned
Bad day?
I like my endless shounens, I also good animation... wish they made move more often than just movies and select eps.
Ultimadrago
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Kids on the Slope 4
So much
And it's all for me!
Seriously though, this episode delves into
This episode also added on Karou still
Meanwhile Sentarou's crush is starting to
By the end of this all, Sentarou and
Haha!
I liked the episode, but these kids are really running down this slope! Here's hoping they don't fall down and scrape their knees.
So much
NTR
Seriously though, this episode delves into
Sentarou's past and how it compares to that of Karou, due to an early loss of positive figureheads in their lives leaving them in a sometimes alien environment called "home." The piano dual-playing as youngster's part was a nice transition after Karou's realization that both are in the same boat carrying separate oars.
This episode also added on Karou still
left wondering about Ri's true feelings about him and wondering if he is just outplayed by Sentarou for her heart.
Meanwhile Sentarou's crush is starting to
get eyes for smooth Jun!
By the end of this all, Sentarou and
Karou will be together because they'll only have each other left!
I liked the episode, but these kids are really running down this slope! Here's hoping they don't fall down and scrape their knees.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Kids on the Slope 4:
This show is just so expertly paced. There was once again a lot of stuff happening in this episode, but nothing felt like it was jut rushing by. The show is really expertly directed in that regard. We get a lot of insight into the family lives of both Kaoru and Sentarou, and the show is once again touching on some interesting subject matter in terms of
The web of relationships is also getting more involved, as well.
I'm also impressed with how something as simple as names can become so well utilized here.
This show is just so expertly paced. There was once again a lot of stuff happening in this episode, but nothing felt like it was jut rushing by. The show is really expertly directed in that regard. We get a lot of insight into the family lives of both Kaoru and Sentarou, and the show is once again touching on some interesting subject matter in terms of
race. Both in Sentarou's status as being of mixed heritage living in Japan, as well as the racism of the soldier in the bar. I'll be interested to see how this ties in with Sentarou's story going forward.
I'm also impressed with how something as simple as names can become so well utilized here.
When Karou and Sentarou call each other by their names after bonding, it tells the viewer everything you need to know about how their relationship has changed, and it does so in a simple, but elegant way. You also see this come up again with Jun and Yurika's interactions before and after the performance at the end of the episode.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Yikes! But she's my fave too. Hanako <3
chickdigger802
Banned
Just a movie villain. Nothing important ;P
Kids on the Slope - Episode 4
This episode feels like a significant step forward in terms of the relationship between the main characters, but I wish there is more room to breath for everyone else. There's an event in the episode which would have been much more significant if only the show were paced in a way which allows the audience to follow the daily lives of the characters more closely. Instead it is starting to feel like "highlights of their best moments" as the show goes at a breakneck speed covering months of their lives in just four episodes.
I really liked the interactions between Kaoru and Sentaro this week, and the additional backgrounds for the characters being fleshed out is pretty interesting. But aside from the two leads, I'm honestly starting to wonder how the other characters feel about certain things, but get frustrated when I see scenes move so quickly without giving any of that development any space at all. Two steps forward, one step back.
This episode feels like a significant step forward in terms of the relationship between the main characters, but I wish there is more room to breath for everyone else. There's an event in the episode which would have been much more significant if only the show were paced in a way which allows the audience to follow the daily lives of the characters more closely. Instead it is starting to feel like "highlights of their best moments" as the show goes at a breakneck speed covering months of their lives in just four episodes.
I really liked the interactions between Kaoru and Sentaro this week, and the additional backgrounds for the characters being fleshed out is pretty interesting. But aside from the two leads, I'm honestly starting to wonder how the other characters feel about certain things, but get frustrated when I see scenes move so quickly without giving any of that development any space at all. Two steps forward, one step back.
TheKaeptain
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Hey Anime gaf. How many Lupin III movies are there and what are their names?
dakkumauji
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Dedication Through Light
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Sket Dance 56
We need more Biscuit Dance. It was pretty entertaining and cool,
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We need more Biscuit Dance. It was pretty entertaining and cool,
Lion Sasuke and Bossun's jump and pouting, lol
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Mamo, Cagliostro, Babylon (directed by Seijun Suzuki, btw)
according to wiki:
Mystery of Mamo
The Castle of Cagliostro
Legend of the Gold of Babylon
Farewell to Nostradamus
Dead or Alive
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