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PhantomOfTheKnight
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Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine - 05
Really liked this one; biggest problem was that I thought the pacing of the episode was a bit too fast. The part with the giant axe golems and the explosive bullets gave me a big "WTF!?" moment the first time I saw it; had to watch that part again. Really liked Lupin and Jigen's interactions with one another and the whole peacock thing as well.
Really liked this one; biggest problem was that I thought the pacing of the episode was a bit too fast. The part with the giant axe golems and the explosive bullets gave me a big "WTF!?" moment the first time I saw it; had to watch that part again. Really liked Lupin and Jigen's interactions with one another and the whole peacock thing as well.
Best Student Council 01
Not sure what to think after the first episode. The back and forth dialogue between Rino and her puppet Pu-chan annoyed the hell outta me. And the fact that said puppetMost of the character's introductions were irrelevant as they didn't do a damn thing as they watchedis the one who takes down the arsonist culprit was just dumb. lolMight as well have saved their introductions for the next episode when Rino gets a formal welcome into the student council.a damn puppet take care of their problem.
I'll continue onward with this in hopes I'll be rewarded with some sort of yuri goodness.
Oh shit. I bought this show on a whim a couple months ago. I guess ill check out a few episodes soon !
Medaka Bocks 2-4
Uhhhh
Yeah.
Think I'm gonna drop this one. I really wanted to like it. I even gave it one more episode than the usual "three episode rule". But man, it's just so boring. At least Hyouka has godlike production values and amazing attention to detail to alleviate the dullness. I thought the first episode was decent but it just hasn't held up for me. There's some funny moments don't get me wrong but those are far and few between imo. I'm honestly pretty lenient when it comes to how i view anime as well. I wanted to be in the "it gets better!" crowd but at 1/3 of the way done with this (assuming it's still 12 eps total) ...I dunno. Finding it really hard to keep myself interested in this.
Shiranui is pretty great I have to admit though.
The manga actually sounds pretty interesting (especially that Kumagawa character) so I may consider checking that out one day.
Shiranui really is the sole reason to watch Medaka box.
Medaka Box - 05
There, now no-one has a reason to watch this episode.
More proof.
Medaka 05[/B]
Something something something. Swimsuits.
Crash Station
Member
Heartcatch Precure 47-end
Alright, these last few episodes have definitely been quality. Some very nice choreography, actual drama with consequences, a relatively intimidating villain, and space! While I do personally think it was still full of wasted potential (particularly with the
) there was still a level of intensity that I was hoping for.
Overall though, I really don't have many kind things to say about this show. I know I should have adjusted my expectations since it's a series for 3 year old girls, but when something gets compared to my favorite anime of all time, I'll be damned if I don't look at the work with a high standard.
Regarding story, I think the actual content and presentation conflicted. There were some heavy themes brought up like abandonment, expectation-induced breakdowns, how much homework sucks, etc. yet it was all presented in not only a childish way, but one that kind of forgoes reality. Now I'm not saying the tone has to be grimdark or anything like that; this is a magical girl show after all. I still found it rather jarring. I'm not even going to mention the extreme stupidity displayed by the villains who were more than capable of fucking up the status quo if they actually tried.
But of course the most important thing in a show like this is the action. Well, that didn't really deliver either. The sporadically good choreography and animation was repeated ad infinitum rather than paving the way for new creative choreography and techniques. Being hit by a wave of stock footage is not how you up the tension. It's just annoying.
Now like I said, I did like the final arc, but it would have been exponentially more effective had it actually had the buildup to reflect its epicness. Instead, we're treated to episode after episode of the same vapid BS. Someone is insecure about something, a desert dude shows up to make a desertrian out of them, Precure fight, they use the dildo tact, everything's back to normal! It's the kind of formulaic crap that kills otherwise solid concepts.
Comparing this to TTGL is pretty insulting honestly. Only the final episode was like it and even that was relatively underwhelming. I'd be more inclined to compare this to old-school Saint Seiya, but with even less variety in the battles. It's the same static image posing while the backgrounds change during techniques with minimal contact with the enemy. It kind of makes sense now that Umakoshi would take on that franchise.
So yeah, rating time:
Last 5 episodes: 8/10
Show overall: 4.5/10
Seems like Symphogear will continue being the only action magical girl series I can actually call good. Hopefully that changes eventually.
My contract is complete! Pick up the pace, Envelope!
Pretty sure that's not how space works, Tsubomi.
Alright, these last few episodes have definitely been quality. Some very nice choreography, actual drama with consequences, a relatively intimidating villain, and space! While I do personally think it was still full of wasted potential (particularly with the
Infinity Silhouette
Overall though, I really don't have many kind things to say about this show. I know I should have adjusted my expectations since it's a series for 3 year old girls, but when something gets compared to my favorite anime of all time, I'll be damned if I don't look at the work with a high standard.
Regarding story, I think the actual content and presentation conflicted. There were some heavy themes brought up like abandonment, expectation-induced breakdowns, how much homework sucks, etc. yet it was all presented in not only a childish way, but one that kind of forgoes reality. Now I'm not saying the tone has to be grimdark or anything like that; this is a magical girl show after all. I still found it rather jarring. I'm not even going to mention the extreme stupidity displayed by the villains who were more than capable of fucking up the status quo if they actually tried.
But of course the most important thing in a show like this is the action. Well, that didn't really deliver either. The sporadically good choreography and animation was repeated ad infinitum rather than paving the way for new creative choreography and techniques. Being hit by a wave of stock footage is not how you up the tension. It's just annoying.
Now like I said, I did like the final arc, but it would have been exponentially more effective had it actually had the buildup to reflect its epicness. Instead, we're treated to episode after episode of the same vapid BS. Someone is insecure about something, a desert dude shows up to make a desertrian out of them, Precure fight, they use the dildo tact, everything's back to normal! It's the kind of formulaic crap that kills otherwise solid concepts.
Comparing this to TTGL is pretty insulting honestly. Only the final episode was like it and even that was relatively underwhelming. I'd be more inclined to compare this to old-school Saint Seiya, but with even less variety in the battles. It's the same static image posing while the backgrounds change during techniques with minimal contact with the enemy. It kind of makes sense now that Umakoshi would take on that franchise.
So yeah, rating time:
Last 5 episodes: 8/10
Show overall: 4.5/10
Seems like Symphogear will continue being the only action magical girl series I can actually call good. Hopefully that changes eventually.
My contract is complete! Pick up the pace, Envelope!
A single episode of HeartCatch is better than all 10 episodes of One Piece I've watched combined.
tsuritama 4
I've gotten used to Yuki's shyness. His reaction to Haru's meddling in this episode was perfect. That guy's antics, however, still annoy me a little.
But the last two episodes were much better than the first two. Character development is bringing in the goods.
Well, to be fair, the first 17 episodes of One Piece are probably the worst in the entire series (fillers aside).
I've gotten used to Yuki's shyness. His reaction to Haru's meddling in this episode was perfect. That guy's antics, however, still annoy me a little.
But the last two episodes were much better than the first two. Character development is bringing in the goods.
Well, to be fair, the first 17 episodes of One Piece are probably the worst in the entire series (fillers aside).
Crash Station
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If you're going to respond like that to a post that took actual effort to write up, why respond at all? I think I've been rather diligent with this watch bet unlike some other people.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
It looks pretty dumb in anime/manga too.
Point taken. But it still looks even more dumb in real life. XD
I predict that this is going to get really nasty really quickly. Somebody make a drive-by "who cares, they both suck!" and get it over with!
Calling it a show for 3 year old girls? Dildo Tacts? If that's what effort is, I'd rather just stick to posting screenshots.
And not only that, but your complaints about the action are flat out wrong; the stock footage (in most episodes) is only used for a finisher, and they spend a few minutes before punching/kicking it into submission.
KO Traveling Hobo
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Crash Station
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They were meant to be harmless jokes. Both you and Hosanna have been rather nasty toward OP, so I thought I could sneak 1 or 2 things like that in. Didn't mean anything of it.
I never said it was ALL stock footage. The choreography was still incredibly generic with some exceptions thanks to Sunshine, but even she ended up repeating the same pattern even if it isn't considered stock footage.
Also, Cosmic, you seem to be holding up One Piece as some high standard, when the first 10 episodes have all been atrocious. Can it get better later on? Sure! But that doesn't mean the first whole 4th of my assigned watch was terrible. Perhaps I should reviewing it in the same way you do.
"Instead, we're treated to episode after episode of the same vapid BS."
"But of course the most important thing in a show like this is the action. Well, that didn't really deliver either. The sporadically good choreography and animation was repeated ad infinitum rather than paving the way for new creative choreography and techniques. Being hit by a wave of stock footage is not how you up the tension. It's just annoying."
"Regarding story, I think the actual content and presentation conflicted. There were some heavy themes brought up like abandonment, expectation-induced breakdowns, etc. yet it was all presented in not only a childish way, but one that kind of forgoes reality."
Just reading those comments, they all sound like One Piece to me!
"Instead, we're treated to episode after episode of the same vapid BS."
"But of course the most important thing in a show like this is the action. Well, that didn't really deliver either. The sporadically good choreography and animation was repeated ad infinitum rather than paving the way for new creative choreography and techniques. Being hit by a wave of stock footage is not how you up the tension. It's just annoying."
"Regarding story, I think the actual content and presentation conflicted. There were some heavy themes brought up like abandonment, expectation-induced breakdowns, etc. yet it was all presented in not only a childish way, but one that kind of forgoes reality."
Just reading those comments, they all sound like One Piece to me!
I was actually referring to Heartcatch and One Piece, not Envelope and cosmic
Some people here have good taste, some have bad taste, but Envelope just has NO taste.
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
I was actually referring to Heartcatch and One Piece, not Envelope and cosmic
Hahah, just trying to avoid offense, even if no one else is.
chickdigger802
Banned
Speaking of taste...er nvm got nothing
Kore wa Zombie Desuka Of the Dead 05
A really fun eps for the most part.
Best strip show in anime?
I found it works best with some good 'beat' music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytkiOvL9DZ4
Kore wa Zombie Desuka Of the Dead 05
A really fun eps for the most part.
Tis is the season of questionable ahoge
Fan service anyone?
Accurate face
Now fanservice!
Best strip show in anime?
I found it works best with some good 'beat' music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytkiOvL9DZ4
Welp, looks like I got yet another show to add to the backlog.
Damn. I'm gonna have to watch the first season too, huh?
dakkumauji
Member
Yep, I have to watch this someday now.
PdotMichael
Banned
What's so funny about it?
What a coincidence. I do have a catgirl fetish
Im still recovering from akibaranger's destruction of that niche
looks like the WoW rage kid
Please, you're getting my hyped before anything has been confirmed!
And yes we did (I tried looking for said posts but couldn't find it). it doesn't help that between work and reading posts and the speed of this thread that replying takes "long"
That's neat, the show had promise but S1 spent way too much time trying to be serious but it was just dumb and boring.
Luckily I don't care about half the shows this season and next week looks to be pretty light for work so I think I'll be able to fit it in.
Sengoku Collection 5
if only the last 4 episodes were as enjoyable as this.
if only the last 4 episodes were as enjoyable as this.
looks like a return to form after the melodramatic crap in S1
Oh nice! I'll be starting up episode 2 in a bit, but first I'm going to watch Captain America and Thor so I can get prepped for the Avengers premier tonight. So excited!
They should totally keep stacking multiple Sengoku jidai figures in every episode.
Femmeworth
Banned
That GIF is amazing.
Basileus777
Member
The gif doesn't even capture how he is yodelling while doing the dance.
Tsuritama 04:
I was pretty bored with this episode. Haru and Yuki's fishing training is taking too long, Natsuki's bad relationship with his father isn't fleshed-out enough for me to really feel anything, and Haru continues to be aggressively annoying. There's nothing in the show keeping all of the separate little threads together, and in spite of all of the feeling-out-each-other's-emotions going on, the character interaction still really isn't as rich as I'd like it to be. Haru is a simpleton and Natsuki is gruff and introverted, so the ways in which they can interact with Yuki are limited. None of them seem like friends as much as they do people who merely tolerate each other, which leaves me cold in spite of the bright visuals and cheerful music.
Too easy.
I was pretty bored with this episode. Haru and Yuki's fishing training is taking too long, Natsuki's bad relationship with his father isn't fleshed-out enough for me to really feel anything, and Haru continues to be aggressively annoying. There's nothing in the show keeping all of the separate little threads together, and in spite of all of the feeling-out-each-other's-emotions going on, the character interaction still really isn't as rich as I'd like it to be. Haru is a simpleton and Natsuki is gruff and introverted, so the ways in which they can interact with Yuki are limited. None of them seem like friends as much as they do people who merely tolerate each other, which leaves me cold in spite of the bright visuals and cheerful music.
ok someone needs to put this scene on youtube
Yeah, ok, I'll be watching this soon.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
You hate 3d though.
Yeah, I kind of have to squeeze this into my summer backlog-burner now.
Femmeworth
Banned
Indeed, the music in my head makes it so much better.
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