You do if you're Kojima. Not only do you need an excuse, but you need to have a 5 minute fully voiced cutscene explaining the excuse in detail.
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You do if you're Kojima. Not only do you need an excuse, but you need to have a 5 minute fully voiced cutscene explaining the excuse in detail.
I was talking about the the scene just explaining the railgun! The rest of that cutscene explaining the rest of Metal Gear Rex was probably 20 minutes though.
I was talking about the the scene just explaining the railgun! The rest of that cutscene explaining the rest of Metal Gear Rex was probably 20 minutes though.
Oh, right
well another thing that makes no sense, is how the gundams are brightly coloured like Optimus Prime
doesnt exactly seem like the best cammo
Not all sensors work omnidirectionally.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Why would you need camo when you are a giant robot? It's pointless unless you can make yourself totally invisible.
Put some sensors on the front and some sensors on the back. Which is what you would be doing anyway with a head.
iirc your average gundam isnt much taller than a big tree
im not sure what you are questioning, its just logical
Well, at least in the original Gundam, that was the point. It was supposed to be the pride and joy of the Federation, and a morale booster of sorts for all units. Kinda like Captain America. It wasn't meant to be a stealth unit.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
You are right, I'm thinking of Megazord-sized robots.
A Black Falcon
Member
Dusk Maiden of Amnesia - 04
It felt like the episode was 40 minutes long but great 40 minutes. The show gets better and better with each new episode. Amazing!
Nice hair animation there, too, for sure.
I was expecting it to be pretty good (as the manga is), so for me I'd more say that it's now actually meeting my expectations. Which is certainly a good thing.
It definitely has improved every episode, yeah.
Yeah, even a lot of the fanservicey school antics parts in this show have some ties to the serous elements, at some point... the two sides are integrated pretty well.
As for the rest, just keep watching.
I agree, I think your analysis of her motives is probably pretty accurate... she definitely is conflicted, and very bored when he's not around.
I doubt that the anime will ever look quite as great as the manga does, but they have done a good job of improving it and getting the visuals up to a pretty nice level.
But privateers are a variant of pirate, pretty much.
I wish they'd named things more accurately, but it's not ENTIRELY wrong.
The first season was definitely really good, maybe better than S2 is overall... still, definitely watch S2, there's a lot more good stuff and humor!
As for the reset button stuff, yeah, it's annoying. Expect that to continue in S2 too, unfortunately. I know it was going to happen, but I have to think it could have been handled a bit better than it was...
Still, Milky Holmes is a very fun series indeed.
Showing people greatness? A truly heroic endeavor indeed!
Why is anything in Upotte as it is? Nothing else makes sense, so why not an elf too...
And when did you drop it? Far too soon, I'm sure.
It's definitely a pretty good OP, yeah.Carnival Phantasm OP:
I.... I was not prepared for this amount of AWESOME in 1:30!!
Carnival Phantasm definitely can be a pretty hilarious show. I only have sketchy knowledge of Tsukihime, but it doesn't even matter... the series is outstanding even so. Just great stuff, every episode.
Ep. 8? No, that show fell apart long before that, sadly...
What's wrong with automatics? Nothing, I say!
Also, F-Zero doesn't even have manual gear options.
Mahiro's response to Hastur-kun's confession was pretty clever, really... of course it was even sillier that it worked, but still, he came up with a better idea than Nyaruko and her usual (and clearly failed) physical violence strategy towards their same-sex would-be lover.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
http://www.cuso4.org/photos/20110408-es/20110408-es-snw.htm
That one has tons of photos pointing to locations used throughout the series. It's weird, because I can recognize some of those places based on the animu.
Chet Rippo
Member
Tequila Gundam is best Gundam.
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
What about a mech that rolls around on a ball? Like
except covered in guns.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
This assumes the ground is uniform. That's rarely the case in conflict zones.
Have you ever tried using a mouse on a surface other than a mousepad?
Which must be controlled by two royal sisters, at least one of which being lesbian.
Femmeworth
Banned
Give it hover jets too?
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Then what's the point of the ball!
That's not a robot though.
Chet Rippo
Member
To make it look cool.
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
That's an impressive set of balls.I can't tell if you guys are trolling me or not, but...
Femmeworth
Banned
So it can roll around the rest of the time. >_>
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
That prison was a deathtrap even before Ricky arrived. Amazing movie and I'm glad Craig Kilborn didn't steer me wrong all those years back.
Yu Yu Hakusho 9
Sensing martial arts rather than spirit detective work. Not sure I like where this is headed! That said, I adore how strong Yusuke's support cast is, especially Kuwabara and Botan. What did stand out to me was the variety of characters around Genkai's place. Even the less detailed folk in the crowd retained individual personality. As always, the bluray transfer is something else. Show still looks incredible and I wish more shows were given this sort of treatment.
Gundam 0080 1
Fantastic opening scene followed by some middling (yet character building) student hijinx. Ball was rolling by the end and I'm looking forward to the next ep after that ending.
Gundam 0080 2
Al is almost too naive and earnest. Strike that, he is.
MD Geist (Original Cut)
Pretty sure I saw this back in the day but decided to revisit it. Supposedy the Director's Cut cleared up various deficiencies that were present in the original cut but I'm torn as the the newer version changed the soundtrack and various sound effects which gave some scenes a weird sterility or were decisions that seemmed just outright strange as the Director's Cut using the orignal's credit music over the last fight scene. There were some added scenes but nothing really substantial or that added to the overall product as far as I cold tell. No glaring animation errors (aside from the armor gif I posted already or Crutes' hovering corpse) that stood out to me seem to have been fixed. Even the Director's Cut retains some questionable decisions.
The story is the same delightful nonsense and the impetus of the acutal show remains "Let's put Geist in a cool fight." Added ending scene to help frame the story better strikes me as needless as the original worked much better ending as it did with the reactivation of Death Force. There was little need to show the actual process or Geist smiling like an idiot with a sword. As much I do enjoy this, I think the adage about polishing a turd applies here.
Sailor Moon S 108
It occurs to me the S in Sailor Moon S obviously stands for studying.
:lol @ the engrish. So much engrish and a drunk Usagi to boot.
Sailor Moon S 109
Minako's so powerful she can interrupt a Haruka/Michiru psotcard scene. I'm in awe at both that and
I didn't think this was going to be as strong as Sato's last few eps but thankfully it delivered.
Sailor Moon S 110
Aw yeah, Ikuhara ep and a revised OP! I'm such a sucker for OPs that change subtly to reflect the state of the show. Again one of his episodes features a great bit of speed and force in the animation. It's a shame it isn't more prevalent in the series. Damn though, his episodes are some of the best and evoke such emotion especially with dat cliffhanger. Hito wasn't kidding about the Utena alarms in this either.
Lupin III A Woman Named Fujiko Mine 6
G Gundam 37
Rain all jealous and shit. That won't do. Sai Saici's slow journey from caricature to character has been pretty awesome too. Outstanding fight between Domon and Sai Saici to finish the ep.
Sai Saici evidently emanating GN particles.
AKB0048 2
Talk about a tale of two halves. This turned so awesome in the second half. Didn't expect that at all even with reading about the better second half.
That prison was a deathtrap even before Ricky arrived. Amazing movie and I'm glad Craig Kilborn didn't steer me wrong all those years back.
Yu Yu Hakusho 9
Sensing martial arts rather than spirit detective work. Not sure I like where this is headed! That said, I adore how strong Yusuke's support cast is, especially Kuwabara and Botan. What did stand out to me was the variety of characters around Genkai's place. Even the less detailed folk in the crowd retained individual personality. As always, the bluray transfer is something else. Show still looks incredible and I wish more shows were given this sort of treatment.
Gundam 0080 1
Fantastic opening scene followed by some middling (yet character building) student hijinx. Ball was rolling by the end and I'm looking forward to the next ep after that ending.
Gundam 0080 2
MD Geist (Original Cut)
Pretty sure I saw this back in the day but decided to revisit it. Supposedy the Director's Cut cleared up various deficiencies that were present in the original cut but I'm torn as the the newer version changed the soundtrack and various sound effects which gave some scenes a weird sterility or were decisions that seemmed just outright strange as the Director's Cut using the orignal's credit music over the last fight scene. There were some added scenes but nothing really substantial or that added to the overall product as far as I cold tell. No glaring animation errors (aside from the armor gif I posted already or Crutes' hovering corpse) that stood out to me seem to have been fixed. Even the Director's Cut retains some questionable decisions.
The story is the same delightful nonsense and the impetus of the acutal show remains "Let's put Geist in a cool fight." Added ending scene to help frame the story better strikes me as needless as the original worked much better ending as it did with the reactivation of Death Force. There was little need to show the actual process or Geist smiling like an idiot with a sword. As much I do enjoy this, I think the adage about polishing a turd applies here.
Sailor Moon S 108
It occurs to me the S in Sailor Moon S obviously stands for studying.
Seriously though, I like how the school antics are in the background and just given a cursory nod with the reoccuring study groups.
Sailor Moon S 109
Poor Minako. Fortunate for not being targeted for her heart but insecure enough to question why not.
her ability to reclaim her own pure heart.
Sailor Moon S 110
Aw yeah, Ikuhara ep and a revised OP! I'm such a sucker for OPs that change subtly to reflect the state of the show. Again one of his episodes features a great bit of speed and force in the animation. It's a shame it isn't more prevalent in the series. Damn though, his episodes are some of the best and evoke such emotion especially with dat cliffhanger. Hito wasn't kidding about the Utena alarms in this either.
Lupin III A Woman Named Fujiko Mine 6
I was actually bored by this episode until the Oscar reveal. it just adds to the sense that Fujiko herself is pretty bland but enhances any character interacts with. Well outside of the flashback stuff which I find really compelling.
G Gundam 37
Rain all jealous and shit. That won't do. Sai Saici's slow journey from caricature to character has been pretty awesome too. Outstanding fight between Domon and Sai Saici to finish the ep.
Sai Saici evidently emanating GN particles.
AKB0048 2
Talk about a tale of two halves. This turned so awesome in the second half. Didn't expect that at all even with reading about the better second half.
Jex
Member
Uh, how else would it resemble a samurai?
Sora No Woto End
A fine ending. Not exactly what I expected but it made sense and it barely avoided being painfully cheesy. It was nice and it was a fitting end to this show.
There was an interesting concept here somewhere and with a unique backstory and setting I'm still somewhat disappointed by the show. But just a bit. This wasn't a bad show by any means. It had a specific purpose in mind and it set out to do exactly what it intended. And honestly I believe it achieved that purpose. The show had a much smaller and reserved scale than what I was expecting and maybe that clouded my judgement a bit.
For what it was, this was an enjoyable show. Each character, while confined to their own individual (near stereotypical) character trait, had an affect on the story and on the main character, Kanata. Some of their back-stories I wish were more fleshed out and I wished the same for a lot of the back-story regarding the setting. Though, as I mentioned this doesn't necessarily fit what the show was going for. Not to say each main character didn't have their share of development, but I feel like the only characters that seemed profoundly changed through out the show were Rio and Noel. The other characters had a semblance of change since when Kanata was introduced but I think there was plenty more to be explored here. Things such as
or
were some things that I kinda wanted to see more of. Or maybe I just wanted something darker out of these concepts? I dunno.
I sort of feel that this would've served a little better as a standalone OVA or even a short OVA series. There were quite a few episodes and scenarios that really did nothing for the overall plot and honestly I didn't feel much tension except for the last few episodes. I felt like there was a lot of potential in the setting and back-story but that would honestly be more fitting as some sort of side-series or something. The show managed to touch on some pretty interesting themes regarding war, the after-affects of war, humanity, and civilization but I honestly just didn't feel like a lot of them were delved into as much as they could've been. They seemed to take a backseat to other mini-plots in several episodes.
On the aesthetic side, the show was gorgeous. The European-esque scenery within the post-apocalyptic backdrop was definitely really nice and detailed. The beautiful landscapes, the rolling clouds, the variety of weather changes over the course of the show were great. The character designs themselves were fine too. I didn't really have much of a problem with them honestly. The music was also very very fitting and complemented the setting perfectly.
So I dunno. Overall, yeah I liked it. I commend the show for attempting something a bit different and for taking an interesting stance on this type of concept. I just don't think it was for me. I liked it but it's not my favorite anime by any means. Many of my 'complaints' pretty much derive from my own personal tastes when it comes down to it.
I don't think it was quite "K-On in the military" (go ask someone who watched more than three episodes of that) and while I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would, it was still a very thoughtful and slightly poignant show.
A fine ending. Not exactly what I expected but it made sense and it barely avoided being painfully cheesy. It was nice and it was a fitting end to this show.
There was an interesting concept here somewhere and with a unique backstory and setting I'm still somewhat disappointed by the show. But just a bit. This wasn't a bad show by any means. It had a specific purpose in mind and it set out to do exactly what it intended. And honestly I believe it achieved that purpose. The show had a much smaller and reserved scale than what I was expecting and maybe that clouded my judgement a bit.
For what it was, this was an enjoyable show. Each character, while confined to their own individual (near stereotypical) character trait, had an affect on the story and on the main character, Kanata. Some of their back-stories I wish were more fleshed out and I wished the same for a lot of the back-story regarding the setting. Though, as I mentioned this doesn't necessarily fit what the show was going for. Not to say each main character didn't have their share of development, but I feel like the only characters that seemed profoundly changed through out the show were Rio and Noel. The other characters had a semblance of change since when Kanata was introduced but I think there was plenty more to be explored here. Things such as
Filicia's semi-PTSD
Noel's involvement with war engineering
I sort of feel that this would've served a little better as a standalone OVA or even a short OVA series. There were quite a few episodes and scenarios that really did nothing for the overall plot and honestly I didn't feel much tension except for the last few episodes. I felt like there was a lot of potential in the setting and back-story but that would honestly be more fitting as some sort of side-series or something. The show managed to touch on some pretty interesting themes regarding war, the after-affects of war, humanity, and civilization but I honestly just didn't feel like a lot of them were delved into as much as they could've been. They seemed to take a backseat to other mini-plots in several episodes.
On the aesthetic side, the show was gorgeous. The European-esque scenery within the post-apocalyptic backdrop was definitely really nice and detailed. The beautiful landscapes, the rolling clouds, the variety of weather changes over the course of the show were great. The character designs themselves were fine too. I didn't really have much of a problem with them honestly. The music was also very very fitting and complemented the setting perfectly.
So I dunno. Overall, yeah I liked it. I commend the show for attempting something a bit different and for taking an interesting stance on this type of concept. I just don't think it was for me. I liked it but it's not my favorite anime by any means. Many of my 'complaints' pretty much derive from my own personal tastes when it comes down to it.
I don't think it was quite "K-On in the military" (go ask someone who watched more than three episodes of that) and while I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would, it was still a very thoughtful and slightly poignant show.
That almost makes up for Erio losing to some nobody.
Moonspeak, I'm glad you enjoyed it over all, I think many people do go into SnW with the wrong idea of what it's going to be like which negatively affects their enjoyment of it.
Yeah it definitely is not K-On at war. That is such a ridiculous label to give it.Sora No Woto End
A fine ending. Not exactly what I expected but it made sense and it barely avoided being painfully cheesy. It was nice and it was a fitting end to this show.
There was an interesting concept here somewhere and with a unique backstory and setting I'm still somewhat disappointed by the show. But just a bit. This wasn't a bad show by any means. It had a specific purpose in mind and it set out to do exactly what it intended. And honestly I believe it achieved that purpose. The show had a much smaller and reserved scale than what I was expecting and maybe that clouded my judgement a bit.
For what it was, this was an enjoyable show. Each character, while confined to their own individual (near stereotypical) character trait, had an affect on the story and on the main character, Kanata. Some of their back-stories I wish were more fleshed out and I wished the same for a lot of the back-story regarding the setting. Though, as I
mentioned this doesn't necessarily fit what the show was going for. Not to say each
main character didn't have their share of development, but I feel like the only characters that seemed profoundly changed through out the show were Rio and Noel. The other characters had a semblance of change since when Kanata was introduced but I think there was plenty more to be explored here. Things such asorFilicia's semi-PTSDwere some things that I kinda wanted to see more of. Or maybe I just wanted something darker out of these concepts? I dunno.Noel's involvement with war engineering
I sort of feel that this would've served a little better as a standalone OVA or even a short OVA series. There were quite a few episodes and scenarios that really did nothing for the overall plot and honestly I didn't feel much tension except for the last few episodes. I felt like there was a lot of potential in the setting and back-story but that would honestly be more fitting as some sort of side-series or something. The show managed to touch on some pretty
interesting themes regarding war, the after-affects of war, humanity, and civilization but I honestly just didn't feel like a lot of them were delved into as much as they could've been. They seemed to take a backseat to other mini-plots in several episodes.
On the aesthetic side, the show was gorgeous. The European-esque scenery within the post-apocalyptic backdrop was definitely really nice and detailed. The beautiful landscapes, the rolling clouds, the variety of weather changes over the course of the show were great. The character designs themselves were fine too. I didn't really have much of a problem with them honestly. The music was also very very fitting and complemented the setting perfectly.
So I dunno. Overall, yeah I liked it. I commend the show for attempting something a bit different and for taking an interesting stance on this type of concept. I just don't think it was for me. I liked it but it's not my favorite anime by any means. Many of my 'complaints' pretty much derive from my own personal tastes when it comes down to it.
I don't think it was quite "K-On in the military" (go ask someone who watched
more than three episodes of that) and while
I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would, it was still a very thoughtful and slightly poignant show.
Glad you liked it though.
I wish the mc
didn't have to die.
That almost makes up for Erio losing to some nobody.
Moonspeak, I'm glad you enjoyed it over all, I think many people do go into SnW with the wrong idea of what it's going to be like which negatively affects their enjoyment of it.
Dear lord, she lost to a bad Kugiloli.
I'm so sorry.
When you aren't making a show to profit why not troll the shit out of the audience!
firehawk12
Subete no aware
You know, because Community brought it up once again, I thought it was kind of funny that SnW had their own "paintball" episode.
That and the phone one were particularly pointless/semi-service episodes. (The paintball one particularly). Although, to be fair, the phone plays a somewhat pivotal role in the series in a fairly subtle manner.
And really, if you want to create a fantasy world, just go to Europe, find some small town that remains relatively untouched by modernization and just copy the hell out of it. It immediately gives you a world that looks like human beings have lived there for centuries but allows you to have some sense of unfamiliarity.
I would say that the only one who really remains unchanged is Kanata, but that's because her forceful optimism (aka Anne-expy) is the catalyst that changes the other characters. Even tsundere girl goes through her own arc after all. And you can think of it this way - all of the characters, even the nun/miko are
orphans
family on their own terms
As for being dark, I still think that the 13th episode implies that
the Earth is dead. I just think it takes the approach that YKK took and offers a peaceful alternative to facing extinction - as opposed to the ending that almost happened in episode 12
It's really too bad that people associate this show with moe. I mean, I know I'm joking when I say that this is the secret fourth season of Aria, but there's a lot here to digest if you're willing to look for it. Certainly it's why 4chan went insane and filled out a wikia full of speculation and references when the show aired.
(The craziest theory being that SnW might have been a sequel to the alternate universe posited in Occult Academy since they were both Anime no Chikara shows. Haha.)
I suppose you're right but it was still fucked up.
fate/zero 14~17
I'd only meant to watch one episode, but ended up going through several. Liked 16 & 17 more than 14 & 15.
Laughed a few times during episode 17 in particular. Great stuff, 6/6 would watch again. Time to hit up episodes one & ten at last before moving on to 18.
I'd only meant to watch one episode, but ended up going through several. Liked 16 & 17 more than 14 & 15.
Laughed a few times during episode 17 in particular. Great stuff, 6/6 would watch again. Time to hit up episodes one & ten at last before moving on to 18.
You have 6 hours to catch up before 19 starts streaming!
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Theonik
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Code Geass R2, stuff, perhaps belated reply but whatever.
Edit: What did you think about the OST for both series?
I prefer to entertain the notion that Lelouch ended up acquiring C.C. or Charle's Code and thus turning into an immortal himself living a peaceful eternity/time until C.C. finally died with her incognito. That theory kind of makes sense since that way C.C. also gets closure and her own wishes granted and ultimately the Zero Requiem is still successful, and Lelouch is still sacrificing a fair deal of things like what happens when you are meant to be dead and can never appear in public again. Another thing it explains is how nunuly was able to see Lelouch's memories when she touched him at the end of the episode, something which was thought to be a common trait that people with Code had.
Congrats. Glad you liked the show, I bet you're going to miss it when all things are said and done. Jumping on late perhaps robbed you off a few things like the hype episode to episode and the early 6 months+ of fan theories about the ending being how open-ended it really is and how the style of the show allows for a ton of fan interpretations and fanfiction about it. Reading your impressions throughout this adventure reminded me of all that, pretty amazing all that considered.
Edit: What did you think about the OST for both series?
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