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[DiGiKerot]

So the new voice cast for season 2 of Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon was revealed recently

I'm not ready for this world.

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speedo man!

What, you mean this guy?

 

[Regulus Tera]

You know how sometimes a show introduces a new character to shake things up, except it back fires if the character is completely obnoxious and brings with him plot elements which the audience for that show do not want? And usually in such a case all the existing characters in the show start to act out of character with that person around, because the show wasn't designed to support this sort of character dynamic? Yeah, it's like that.

A case of The Scrappy?

 

[/XX/]

It was a number of characters, really. However, the way they acted was in direct proportion to the 'new character' because they reacted to him.

You know how sometimes a show introduces a new character to shake things up, except it back fires if the character is completely obnoxious and brings with him plot elements which the audience for that show do not want? And usually in such a case all the existing characters in the show start to act out of character with that person around, because the show wasn't designed to support this sort of character dynamic? Yeah, it's like that.

I see. Let's hope the narrative doesn't pay too much attention to this character in the future, then (if it is possible now)...

 

[NewFresh]

So is Polar Bear Cafe really just about Polar bears at a cafe? I think I'm going to start watching.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

So is Polar Bear Cafe really just about Polar bears at a cafe? I think I'm going to start watching.

A polar bear, a panda, a penguin, a bunch of other animals, and a couple humans.

 

[Regulus Tera]

So is Polar Bear Cafe really just about Polar bears at a cafe? I think I'm going to start watching.

It's like K-ON! but with animals instead of cute girls.

 

[Jex]

Oh man, not Apollon. I am cry :'(

It's okay. The show may still recover, given time. It's hard to say where they're going to take this particular plot line.

 

[Regulus Tera]

It's okay. The show may still recover, given time.

But it's no longer a 10/10! It might as well be a 0 now.

 

[madp]

Sengoku Collection 07:

Fun fact: this scene was directly modeled after the interior of Brains Base's office.

The historical Matsuo Bashou shunned the social circles of poets in Edo and lived in a straw hut.

Sengoku Collection Matsuo Bashou renovates cafes with a haiku theme to bring in more customers.

Fuck this episode was boring, and to make it even worse, we finally have a character that matches Kanetsugu in hideousness.

She looks like a fucking brontosaurus from the side or something. At last, I finally feel like I'm suffering when I watch this show again.

This week's background highlights:

...actually, there are none. So boring. And there was also this:

A CG ceiling fan. Bad Brains Base. You're supposed to make this show less ugly.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

It's like K-ON! but with animals instead of cute girls.

That must be why I don't find any of the jokes funny.

But it's no longer a 10/10! It might as well be a 0 now.

It was never a 10/10.

 

[Regulus Tera]

That must be why I don't find any of the jokes funny.

How does it feel to not have a heart?

It was never a 10/10.

It was in my

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MAL

.

 

[Jex]

But it's no longer a 10/10! It might as well be a 0 now.

In all seriousness, I really don't like the introduction of this new character and the strange direction it's taken the show. I mean,

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is he literally scheming to separate Karou and Sen for his own personal goals while pretending to be the nice guy? If so, that's the kind of stupid plot that really doesn't belong on this show.

I don't even understand where this whole plot-line came from, it almost feels like some other writer injected into the show to MIX THINGS UP but it's just a horrible mistake for all involved. It's just feels incredibly forced.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

At least this time

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there were those tan lines. Not as sexy as Urabe's though!

True, but Urabe has perfect figure as well. Cut the super-stylized hourglass-shaped Fujicakes a little slack, eh?

 

[Regulus Tera]

In all seriousness, I really don't like the introduction of this new character and the strange direction it's taken the show. I mean,

Spoiler

is he literally scheming to separate Karou and Sen for his own personal goals while pretending to be the nice guy? If so, that's the kind of stupid plot that really doesn't belong on this show.

I don't even understand where this whole plot-line came from, it almost feels like some other writer injected into the show to MIX THINGS UP but it's just a horrible mistake for all involved. It's just feels incredibly forced.

I'm sure we can blame the source material on this and absolve Watanabe-sama of all guilt. The direction remained consistent despite the melodrama introduced.

 

[dakkumauji]

What did she add though? She didnt do much of anything in the second one, and dont you mean episode 7?

I was mostly referring to her in the first part anyway.

On a side note, I'm kinda disappointed that Sentai licensed Tsuritama since I at least think it'll be unlikely we'll ever get this awesome looking box or at least artwork in the NA release.

Then again, we probably never would have gotten this, but it is such a cool box.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

But it's no longer a 10/10! It might as well be a 0 now.

It can recover with enough clever maneuvering involved, though it's definitely more difficult to steer arc-centric productions around, compared to episodic series anyway. That's why Fujikoike is still very enjoyable, because (until I watch this latest sub tomorrow) the quality episodes outnumber the middling ones 2 to 3. And it's episodic and variable enough that it can recover quickly and without compromise.

Seeing as I'm going to view KotS after the fact, I'm not going to get too involved in this discussion.

 

[/XX/]

It was never a 10/10.

My my, hosannainexcelsis. Don't you think you can say something like that without mentioning what you think are examples of "10/10" works...

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

My my, hosannainexcelsis. Don't you think you can say something like that without mentioning what you think are examples of "10/10" works...

Sure. For me, a 10/10 means that I have absolutely no complaints about a work, there was no nagging issue I wish it would have handled differently. A memorable work of such high execution that it's hard to believe it actually exists. Things like Gauche the Cellist, Whisper of the Heart, or Mushi-shi. I try not to take a perfect score lightly.

Even before this latest episode (which I am not watching for now), I had issues with some aspects of Kids on the Slope' visual style, which didn't entirely mesh together, and its pacing, which at times was too fast for its own good. So despite how much I've enjoyed it, I could never consider it a 10/10 show.

 

[NewFresh]

It's like K-ON! but with animals instead of cute girls.

You could have said anything! But you chose this comparison

 

[dakkumauji]

Sengoku Collection 07
Can't even find a decent image for this episode.

Boring episode
Nothing really happens here
Not really worth watching

 

[Brazil]

[Kid's on the Slope] - 6

How big are my problems with this weeks episode? They look like this -



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I am not even kidding in the slightest. I mean, like, that's literally what the episode was.

I don't want to talk about it.

You've just convinced me to SKIP THIS EPISODE FOREVER.

 

[NewFresh]

You've just convinced me to SKIP THIS EPISODE FOREVER.

You gotta take the good with the bad.

 

[Geneijin]

What, you mean this guy?

Why yes, yes indeed.

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I'm still dumbfounded who the mermaid is suppose to be :lol

 

[Articalys]

Well, let's get everyone's minds away from Apollon worries with day 6 of voting, and an amusing exhibition match:

 

[/XX/]

Sure. For me, a 10/10 means that I have absolutely no complaints about a work, there was no nagging issue I wish it would have handled differently. A memorable work of such high execution that it's hard to believe it actually exists. Things like Gauche the Cellist, Whisper of the Heart, or Mushi-shi. I try not to take a perfect score lightly.

Even before this latest episode (which I am not watching for now), I had issues with some aspects of Kids on the Slope' visual style, which didn't entirely mesh together, and its pacing, which at times was too fast for its own good. So despite how much I've enjoyed it, I could never consider it a 10/10 show.

Much appreciated, good sir. A score in a personal scale without knowing its calibration would have been meaningless.

 

[survivor]

Well, let's get everyone's minds away from Apollon worries with day 6 of voting, and an amusing exhibition match:

Did the red haired girl from the other shit anime also lose to some dumb alien?

 

[Andrew J.]

It's okay. The show may still recover, given time. It's hard to say where they're going to take this particular plot line.

Isn't it based on a manga series, though? You could just look it up to see what happens.

 

[Jex]

Sure. For me, a 10/10 means that I have absolutely no complaints about a work, there was no nagging issue I wish it would have handled differently. A memorable work of such high execution that it's hard to believe it actually exists. Things like Gauche the Cellist, Whisper of the Heart, or Mushi-shi. I try not to take a perfect score lightly.

Even before this latest episode (which I am not watching for now), I had issues with some aspects of Kids on the Slope' visual style, which didn't entirely mesh together, and its pacing, which at times was too fast for its own good. So despite how much I've enjoyed it, I could never consider it a 10/10 show.

That's just too reasonable for this forum.

 

[jbug617]

Sakamichi No Apollon 6

It's probably the worst episode so far but it's not that bad. Their bad is better than most other animes this season. The new guy is a threat to Kaoru's happiness.

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That has to be Jun at the end right

 

[Makoto]

Well, let's get everyone's minds away from Apollon worries with day 6 of voting, and an amusing exhibition match:

Oh lol, the easiest match-up yet. Gotta root for my girl Sana.

 

[Acid08]

Been addicted to Initial D for the past couple months. Watched the series three times now, so good. Really hit the gear head inside of me.

Bunta is god tier.

 

[jman2050]

Well, let's get everyone's minds away from Apollon worries with day 6 of voting, and an amusing exhibition match:

Oh cool, we have a "stuff that actually happened rather than blatantly made-up fictional accounts of the events" themed exhibition!

 

[PdotMichael]

Been addicted to Initial D for the past couple months. Watched the series three times now, so good. Really hit the gear head inside of me.

Bunta is god tier.

If you like Inital D then you should watch Bari Bari Densetsu. It's from the same guy, it has pretty much the same story but it's about motorbikes and has some stunning non-CG racing scenes (and a better soundtrack).

 

[Jex]

Isn't it based on a manga series, though? You could just look it up to see what happens.

You'd have to be some kind of monster to do that.

 

[madp]

On a side note, I'm kinda disappointed that Sentai licensed Tsuritama since I at least think it'll be unlikely we'll ever get this awesome looking box or at least artwork in the NA release.

Pretty much. Hope you like standard dvd cases and stock art!

 

[Acid08]

If you like Inital D then you should watch Bari Bari Densetsu. It's from the same guy, it has pretty much the same story but it's about motorbikes and has some stunning non-CG racing scenes (and a better soundtrack).

Better soundtrack?!

I don't see how anything can top the Stage 1 and 3 soundtracks but ill definitely check it out! Thanks!

 

[dakkumauji]

Pretty much. Hope you like standard dvd cases and stock art!

That looks too good and too active!

 

[Brazil]

Sakamichi no Apollon 6

I guess the scene in which Ritsuko talked about "The Sound of Music" was interesting. But... That was painful to watch.

Like this, basically:

Ugh.

This new guy... He doesn't belong in this show.

 

[madp]

Well, let's get everyone's minds away from Apollon worries with day 6 of voting, and an amusing exhibition match:

Time for my daily exercise in futility.

 

[Jex]

You've just convinced me to SKIP THIS EPISODE FOREVER.

I suspect this will last for more than one episode!

 

[NewFresh]

That's just too reasonable for this forum.

See what /XX/ does to people? It's sickening.

 

[Brazil]

I suspect this will last for more than one episode!

I decided to just get it over with, and... Well, that didn't felt like an Apollon episode at all. The drama was so unbelievably forced. Hopefully they'll kill this new guy in the next one.

 

[Ultimadrago]

Aaah, the "Kill this character off already!" attitude.

I felt it not too long ago in Code Geass.

But in Apollon, his death would only cause more unwelcome drama!

 

[dakkumauji]

Sakamichi no Apollon 06

Love is over.
Love is over everywhere it seems. So much drama.

 

[Chet Rippo]

I decided to just get it over with, and... Well, that didn't felt like an Apollon episode at all. The drama was so unbelievably forced. Hopefully they'll kill this new guy in the next one.

Ha Ha Ha Ha.

 

[Brazil]

Aaah, the "Kill this character off already!" attitude.

I felt it not too long ago in Code Geass.

But in Apollon, his death would only cause more unwelcome drama!

Or maybe just a genre shift.

Ha Ha Ha Ha.

Why, Chet? Why?

 

[PdotMichael]

Is this now just some hyperbole or a real bad episode?

 

[Brazil]

Is this now just some hyperbole or a real bad episode?

It's not really a bad episode per se... But there's this new character that comes in out of nowhere, brings in some forced drama and makes everyone watching feel bad.

 

[Ultimadrago]

Sengoku Collection 7

I wish a splash of water to the face would save me from myself.

Why do I do these things to myself?

I didn't enjoy the Lupin or Kids on the Slope this week and now, I gave myself this to watch.


As for the episode, boring haiku stuff. Surprise.

Or maybe just a genre shift.

Medaka on the Slope

 

[Articalys]

It's not really a bad episode per se... But there's this new character that comes in out of nowhere, brings in some forced drama and makes everyone watching feel bad.

This is more or less how I felt, though I'm still going to refrain from fully judging the new kid until his story arc is complete.
Also, I hate hate hate the whole fang-tooth thing on male characters.