As someone who semi-frequently reads this thread on a tablet over an oft-flakey 3G connection, I'm inclined to agree.
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As someone who semi-frequently reads this thread on a tablet over an oft-flakey 3G connection, I'm inclined to agree.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Space brothers.
Hell yes!
Koroviev
Member
This man is a sage.
Probably.
Also remember that there's an OAV series that goes in the middle of the two TV seasons.
A million times yes. Very good series. Both seasons.
Hmm.. As much as I like Tsuritama I would say probably Space Bros is my anime of the season (but not of the year because that goes to Fate Zero)
PdotMichael
Banned
The Shining Hearts ED has lost its charm
Well, it's a nice offer, but I don't really enjoy suffering. Thanks though.
Your decision to watch all of Black Rock Shooter TV says otherwise.
Ultimadrago
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R.I.P.: Here lies the Best ED of the season
But I didn't enjoy it...
WHATTHEFUCKNO
Exactly!
Manga is better than the animes, but that's a matter of taste. The anime are still good and they have a good soundtrack AND viral as madarame.
One of my favourite mangas around, though I'm not really on board with the new thing they've got serialised in japan at the moment.
On the manga note, yandere kanojo isn't keeping me interested anymore... monthly doses of four-koma aren't my thing, I need entire volumes to binge on.
http://www.fwinc.co.jp/fate-zero-event/
A Fate/Zero 4th Holy Grail War Exhibit has been announced in Japan. There are no details on what the exhibition will contain so far, but it will begin in Fall this year, and it'll be exhibiting in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and other cities.
A Fate/Zero 4th Holy Grail War Exhibit has been announced in Japan. There are no details on what the exhibition will contain so far, but it will begin in Fall this year, and it'll be exhibiting in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and other cities.
Ultimadrago
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Dat title.
Ogiue was pretty good as well. she was the fujoshi girl who tried to hide it lol. She also has amazing hair.
Time to throw some forgettable episode impressions into the void.
Inferiority Complex Go!
Revolutionary Girl Utena 10
OH NO NOT ANOTHER NANAMI EPISODE
Oh wait, it's actually serious and good.
Not because of Nanami. I mean, she acts the same way she normally does, I just mind it less when it's in a context I can take seriously. Really, this is an episode about Touga, and how he's a total sociopath.
When Touga hears that
That said, I love to watch him in action. He's like a playboy Lelouche without the sister complex.
Revolutionary Girl Utena 11
Well, holy shit.
Just as Nanami's episode wasn't about Nanami, Touga's episode isn't about Touga.
It's about Utena.
We've already established that Touga is a bastard, but if we didn't get it, there's some SYMBOLISM to make it clear to us. Thanks, Ikuhara!
This episode builds on some stuff with Anthy that has been brewing for a while.
This is the biggest challenge Utena has faced so far. I'm really curious to see how she overcomes it.
Even though so much remains shrouded in mystery, I think Utena does a better job than Penguindrum of making that early mystery compelling. The duels give the show structure during this time, so there's always a clear goal for the protagonist to conquer at the end of each episode. The overarching mission of Penguindrum in its first 8 episodes is so vague that it's hard to understand why any of what we're watching has significance.
Inferiority Complex Go!
Revolutionary Girl Utena 10
OH NO NOT ANOTHER NANAMI EPISODE
I thought we were pretending Episode 8 never happened! Only Anthy can get slapped!
Oh wait, it's actually serious and good.
Not because of Nanami. I mean, she acts the same way she normally does, I just mind it less when it's in a context I can take seriously. Really, this is an episode about Touga, and how he's a total sociopath.
Well, that's one way to take care of your friend's diary...
When Touga hears that
Nanami is next in line for a duel, he simply goes about and makes it happen, using every inch of her ridiculous idolization and jealousy against her. He's utterly callous and manipulative in his desire to get what he wants, and no matter how he acts towards Nanami, he only cares about her insofar as she can be useful to him.
Nanami was yandere before it was cool.
That said, I love to watch him in action. He's like a playboy Lelouche without the sister complex.
Revolutionary Girl Utena 11
Well, holy shit.
Just as Nanami's episode wasn't about Nanami, Touga's episode isn't about Touga.
But he's so fabulous!
It's about Utena.
We've already established that Touga is a bastard, but if we didn't get it, there's some SYMBOLISM to make it clear to us. Thanks, Ikuhara!
Balloons are like positive feelings. They're as fragile as they are fun to destroy.
This episode builds on some stuff with Anthy that has been brewing for a while.
Touga recognizes the tension between Utena's desire to play prince for Anthy, and her desire to play princess for the mythical man from her childhood. Both of her desires are strong and noble, but both are rooted in myths that she invented. Nothing pleases him more than spoiling all her fantasies.
THE SHADOW REPRESENTS EMOTIONAL DISTANCE
This is the biggest challenge Utena has faced so far. I'm really curious to see how she overcomes it.
Even though so much remains shrouded in mystery, I think Utena does a better job than Penguindrum of making that early mystery compelling. The duels give the show structure during this time, so there's always a clear goal for the protagonist to conquer at the end of each episode. The overarching mission of Penguindrum in its first 8 episodes is so vague that it's hard to understand why any of what we're watching has significance.
Yeah Episode 6 was pretty meh on all levels... and not really feeling Hastur either.. hopefully this series recovers from this downwards spiral... where's the "ENTERTAINMENT!" gone?
They just released the omnibus of Genshiken Vol. 1-3. Do you think that they will keep their promise and release all of the volumes in Omnibuses?
I want to get the manga, but I am afraid of the inconsistancy of the Volumes throughout.
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
Man: you bad dudes have the most exciting conversations in the most inaccessible time-zones. I need to step up my game24/7 Anime-GAF!
Oh, Ultima: that won't be the last of my great analyses. Ashita no Joe is my playground for that right now, but I'm busy with game music reviews and school too. I might do something for, say, Night on the Galactic Railroad.
Oh, Ultima: that won't be the last of my great analyses. Ashita no Joe is my playground for that right now, but I'm busy with game music reviews and school too. I might do something for, say, Night on the Galactic Railroad.
Ultimadrago
Member
Eureka Seven AO 6
That's better.
Some
Secret there. I can without a doubt say that the show is prepared to put in more "straight-faced" elements besides "Racism and discrimination is bad." The recently perceived antagonist will perhaps add some textbook words and ideals of their own
!
Stanley's face still gets cringes out of me. He reminds me of one of the human figures they'd mock on Looney Tunes.
Some more serious themes in this one that are very welcome after the last week's eye-roll worthy episode. For example,
As for
all that matters is that the
The small role they played wasn't shabby either, giving Ao a little "uumph" and whatnot.
Decent animation for the fighting and whatnot. Though the strategy was
I guess bigger battle hurdles can wait another day.
Overall, neat episode left me with a positive experience unlike the last few. The scene in between the ED and the preview has me looking forward to what
can bring forward. I, as always, am hoping for an entertaining ride.
Side note:
is so TL
Takes me back to that one fear appeal TV Spot.
That's better.
Some
blood shed here and a "Merry-Go-Round
but not before blowing shit up
Stanley's face still gets cringes out of me. He reminds me of one of the human figures they'd mock on Looney Tunes.
Snuff/Zero: The End
Some more serious themes in this one that are very welcome after the last week's eye-roll worthy episode. For example,
Mecha loli, Chloe's, reaction to Bruno's passing. She sees as an exhaustive fight towards a goal to protect rather than a sacrifice to feel remorse over. Of course, not saying she wasn't sad about it, but saw moping as a counterproductive reaction.
As for
Team Goldilocks
Mecha loli/ Honorary Sengoku Collection character lived.
Decent animation for the fighting and whatnot. Though the strategy was
handled a bit "quick" and flawlessly.
You know the word.
Overall, neat episode left me with a positive experience unlike the last few. The scene in between the ED and the preview has me looking forward to what
mayhem and conflict Truth and
Side note:
Truth
TL
Ultimadrago
Member
Hah, well no problem with modesty I see!
Seriously, good, good to hear. I will be looking forward to it.
Dezaki is cooler than game music and school
Priorities!dakkumauji
Member
In the original cards/game/wathever it's supposed to be, every character had at least one male and female version. Famous characters often had multiple designs for each gender too like Nobunaga had a card where she looked like a mature woman, rather than a teenager - the teenager design also had a form where she gets demon wings. He also had two male designs, one where he looks like a high school rebel and another where he's older with a mustache and more warrior-like clothes. Each design also had one color variation.
Here's a picture of young male Nobunaga:
Awww, that sounds so much better than what we currently got. One of the rare times where cute girls doing cute things isn't the best answer.
Dedication Through Light
Member
chickdigger802
Banned
Wow last page was that old confessional time eh?
I watch my cute stuff, I watch my story stuff, I watch my sakuga, I watch my punching shows.
I breathe teh anime if the season is ripe.
I watch my cute stuff, I watch my story stuff, I watch my sakuga, I watch my punching shows.
I breathe teh anime if the season is ripe.
Ice Lightning
Member
Chobits 1
Hideki is a complete pervert despite what he says. I assume losing that
?
Hideki is a complete pervert despite what he says. I assume losing that
disc when Hideki picks up Chi may have repercussions in later episodes? Was that Chi's OS
dakkumauji
Member
Sankarea 07
An episode focused on a character I didn't really care much about doesn't mean I'll care about them at the end.
An episode focused on a character I didn't really care much about doesn't mean I'll care about them at the end.
Heh heh heh
I liked Chobits. Its a good watch the first time.
Be sure to watch the Chibits special afterward. soooooo cute.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
I hope you are not expecting the show to clear any of its mysteries any time soon. Because it won't.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Fate/Zero 19:
A very solid episode. I feel like I understand Kiritsugu's character a lot better now, and seeing the decisions that lead to him becoming the man he is in the present was really fascinating. There were some very well directed sections in the episode, and they were able to convey what happened over a long period of time very quickly. The climax of the episode was pretty awesome.
A very solid episode. I feel like I understand Kiritsugu's character a lot better now, and seeing the decisions that lead to him becoming the man he is in the present was really fascinating. There were some very well directed sections in the episode, and they were able to convey what happened over a long period of time very quickly. The climax of the episode was pretty awesome.
It was obvious what Kiritsugu was going to do, but that just made it even more of a dramatic moment because you could understand his side of the conversation so clearly. It tied perfectly in with what Natalia was saying about his talent.
Was feeling bored and this was the first thing I thought of when this scene happened:
That is fucking disturbing
ly hilarious
Ice Lightning
Member
I sure will, though it may take a few days seeing that it took me the past four days to finish Mushi-shi.
I'm expecting the show to slowly answer mysteries with new, more mysterious mysteries, until at some point near the end it delivers a technicolor explosion of answers that blow my fucking mind.
Be warned there are a couple of filler episodes and recaps. theres one episode you could probably skip entirely.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Shit doesn't get explained until waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay late.
Or not at all.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
No, that's the movie.
Jex
Member
[Gintama 229-229] The Love Plus Arc
When Gintama is being a straight comedy it's surprisingly difficult to write about. I mean, it was either funny, or it wasn't funny. I suppose this is the case for most comedies but it still perturbs that I don't have anything worthwhile to say.
Unlike many other area of film form I never studied how comedy 'works' visually, so I can't even approach the work from that viewpoint.
Anyway, this arc was suitably amazing. It's good to see Gintama tacking heavy social issues head-on.
When Gintama is being a straight comedy it's surprisingly difficult to write about. I mean, it was either funny, or it wasn't funny. I suppose this is the case for most comedies but it still perturbs that I don't have anything worthwhile to say.
Unlike many other area of film form I never studied how comedy 'works' visually, so I can't even approach the work from that viewpoint.
Anyway, this arc was suitably amazing. It's good to see Gintama tacking heavy social issues head-on.
Ultimadrago
Member
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Have you gone back and watched the popularity poll arc yet? If not, do that next.
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