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Medaka Box 08

Decent episode. It has the whole school comedy thing going, with more Medaka being awesome. I am looking forward for what's coming up, but that's pretty much been the motto of watching this series has been all season.

 

[survivor]

I would vote for Yamada too

 

[tiff]

I have a spontaneous and positive reaction to Cute.
Hence I didn't even look at who Yamada was against until I picked her.

:cajun

 

[Chet Rippo]

I have an Asuka figure, so I felt obligated to vote for her.

 

[Jex]

This is how I envision most in-depth analysis of anime in this thread.

I don't think we skew are discussions in that direction at all. Then again, we don't do that much in-depth discussion around here anyway.

 

[SDBurton]

For shame on those who didn't vote for Nanasaki. For shaaaaame.

 

[cajunator]

Medaka Box 08

Decent episode. It has the whole school comedy thing going, with more Medaka being awesome. I am looking forward for what's coming up, but that's pretty much been the motto of watching this series has been all season.

S <3 H <3 I <3 R <3 A <3 N <3 U <3 I

 

[Jex]

Arata is essentially the otaku dream. Be super obsessed with something obscure, show it to a pretty girl, she falls head over heels for you and your dumb hobby.

I don't think it's any otaku's dream to be a god of Karuta.

 

[survivor]

I don't think it's any otaku's dream to be a god of Karuta.

I can't speak for all otaku, but my dream is to be the harem king

 

[firehawk12]

It's a comedic harem deconstruction. Has been since the beginning.

Sure, but season 1 had an arc and several battles. Now it's just stacking up girls that he'll never have sex with since he's just a harem lead.

I'm okay with that, especially when they give Tomonori more screen time.

Is it yuri if the main character can turn into a magical girl?

Chihayafuru 10

Sports bullshit in a "sports" anime, I should have expected that.

Spoiler

I really wanted them to lose so they can learn to be a better team the hard way, but whatever, this outcome will do for now.

This is a (Japanese) sports anime, so...

 

[cajunator]

I just want to collect animu and figurines and have fun with the hobby until I am cold and dead. If a woman is willing to accept it, then all the better. Not expecting that though.

 

[RurouniZel]

I used to dream of being an animator in Japan. That didn't happen, and considering what they're paid, it's probably for the best. :/

 

[cajunator]

I used to dream of being an animator in Japan. That didn't happen, and considering what they're paid, it's probably for the best. :/

Yes. Its borderline criminal how animators are treated.

 

[firehawk12]

Araragi's family hired crazy interior designers.

Same ones that did Madoka's house.

 

[Jex]

So did they uncensor all the loli shots?

I can't believe you actually asked this question. You sound genuinely curious, as if there's some possibility that they did anything else.

 

[RurouniZel]

Yes. Its borderline criminal how animators are treated.

I just can't understand why they can't scale back the number of productions they won't sell per year (since most anime sells like crap anyway), focus that money on paying the animators more, making them most likely much happier and more likely to take pride in their work to put out better quality works that more people will buy?

/ideal dreamland

 

[Instro]

I can't believe you actually asked this question. You sound genuinely curious, as if there's some possibility that they did anything else.

Someone has to be willing to ask the tough questions that others will not.

 

[cajunator]

Same ones that did Madoka's house.

The architecture in Madoka is the most amazing stuff in animu since Utena.

 

[madp]

So much for the argument that the nakedness of the scene was meant to put Araragi and Shinobu in equal grounds. In the end, it turned out to be nothing but shameless lolifan pandering. Reminds me of the whole "Mami's empty house represents her loneliness" thing from Madoka episode 2.

I'm going to do something that I've never done before, and say fuck SHAFT. Not only does the removal of manservice stop the scene from being uncomfortable enough to be watchable, but the opaque water that they hastily added to the tub looks like ass regardless of the intent.

Araragi is ripped. He's a good-looking guy. 2D girls fall all over him for a reason. Deal with it, Japanese otaku.

 

[Jex]

Yes. Its borderline criminal how animators are treated.

They're helping to ensure that anime is sold at low, low prices!

 

[Dedication Through Light]

S <3 H <3 I <3 R <3 A <3 N <3 U <3 I

The episode made her seem pretty

Spoiler

evil or devious of sorts, so dark

 

[Chet Rippo]

Yes. Its borderline criminal how animators are treated.

Everything I know about anime animators I learned from Golden Boy.

 

[cajunator]

I just can't understand why they can't scale back the number of productions they won't sell per year (since most anime sells like crap anyway), focus that money on paying the animators more, making them most likely much happier and more likely to take pride in their work to put out better quality works that more people will buy?

/ideal dreamland

because its easier.

 

[Jex]

The architecture in Madoka is the most amazing stuff in animu since Utena.

I don't think so. The architecture in the monogatariverse may be weird and unusual but I don't it's aesthetically pleasing or particularly clever. It comes across as a mismatch of styles, colours, textures, materials and objects that doesn't really have any kind of consistency or beauty.

That's the opposite of the architecture in Utena.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

I just can't understand why they can't scale back the number of productions they won't sell per year (since most anime sells like crap anyway), focus that money on paying the animators more, making them most likely much happier and more likely to take pride in their work to put out better quality works that more people will buy?

/ideal dreamland

Scaling back the number of productions would lead to some companies having to close due to lack of work.

Anyway, we've seen that better animation doesn't translate into better sales.

 

[OceanBlue]

I just can't understand why they can't scale back the number of productions they won't sell per year (since most anime sells like crap anyway), focus that money on paying the animators more, making them most likely much happier and more likely to take pride in their work to put out better quality works that more people will buy?

/ideal dreamland

My take on it is that, between otaku having very limited attention spans, the desire by production companies to promote new LN/manga, and the fact that most of them probably need the work to eat for that season, most animation studios probably don't have that luxury. I don't think it's as simple as: "Don't make anime for a season, have more money", especially for studios with multiple branches. They're paid to make the anime, after all.

 

[madp]

Is bath water even that clear anyway.

Unless you're extraordinarily filthy when you get in the tub, yes!

No no, it already has destroyed Japanese animation. That, and the death of cell animation.

I think I saw a few of your alts in the Oreimo thread last night.

I don't think it's any otaku's dream to be a god of Karuta.

I don't see why not, if it's merely treated as a means to the end of acquiring a 2D waifu.

 

[Lafiel]

Busou Shinki now getting a TV anime...

Shit staff = will not watch.

 

[Jex]

Brains Base making good anime again?

Don't sound so surprised, they do it at least once a year, often twice!

 

[cajunator]

I don't think so. The architecture in the monogatariverse may be weird and unusual but I don't it's aesthetically pleasing or particularly clever. It comes across as a mismatch of styles, colours, textures, materials and objects that doesn't really have any kind of consistency or beauty.

That's the opposite of the architecture in Utena.

I was talking about Madoka.
The school, Madokas house, Mami's room. All that stuff.

 

[jman2050]

Otaku are obviously intimidated and greatly envious of Arararararargi's manly physique. Removing it was the only choice Shaft had

 

[Jex]

I was talking about Madoka.
The school, Madokas house, Mami's room. All that stuff.

It's all the same stuff approach, and I don't think much of it.

I don't see why not, if it's merely treated as a means to the end of acquiring a 2D waifu.

Chihayafuru is a shoujo though, so it's not really the kind of situation where you 'acquire' a girl, not without several years of wistful glances, at least.

 

[madp]

Otaku are obviously intimidated and greatly envious of Arararararargi's manly physique. Removing it was the only choice Shaft had

If they were going to do this, they shouldn't have half-assed it. Give him tits or make him 300 lbs, but don't just hide his washboard abs. That's extraordinarily lazy.

 

[survivor]

Chihayafuru is a shoujo though, so it's not really the kind of situation where you 'acquire' a girl, not without several years of wistful glances, at least.

It's considered josei but seeing how it has 17 volumes so far, I don't think the difference matters.

 

[cajunator]

Scaling back the number of productions would lead to some companies having to close due to lack of work.

Anyway, we've seen that better animation doesn't translate into better sales.

History has shown that putting more effort into making a movie, game, or animation doesn't translate into sales directly. I don't really see why studios even put forth the effort at all. I'm glad they do but I guess some studios are more guided by creativity than money. they don't normally last long doing that but I'm glad they exist for the short time that they do. Its just a shame that they are not often rewarded for it.

 

[Jex]

Jormungand 7

I swear, the only really good thing about this show is its soundtrack.

This episode wasn't anything special... Much like the previous six. The crew is still too good at what they do. Koko at tricking others, Lehm at shooting with his sniper rifle, Jonah with his strategies, and Valmet with her knives. It seemed as if this week's antagonist was going to be up to their level, but that wasn't the case at all. A shame.

So, apologies if this is question is too personnel, but why are you still watching? Would you rather not drop a bad show for the possibility of watching a better one?

Eh. I need something to watch on Wednesdays, and I'm not in the mood for Little Battlers.

There's the whole entire back catalogue of anime to investigate. It wont watch itself you know!

 

[dakkumauji]

Tsuritama 07

Good episode. The whole aftermath or what of it after last week's episode was pretty nice. I am still liking Yuki being more sure of himself even though this is pretty much a common thing now, it's still pretty nice to see that. The fishing parts was pretty fun to watch as well.

Spoiler

The whole breakdown at the end of the episode was really depressing to watch. Poor Sakura. :[

 

[Jex]

I've been caught red-handed. I just wanted to give the guy a break after all this time!

You should just learn how to edit posts without leaving any evidence of your alteration.

 

[Risette]

It reminds me a lot of early disney film animation. So fluid. Really impressed with that scene.

So you're saying it looks rotoscoped in the important parts? Poor BahiJD

 

[cajunator]

You should just learn how to edit posts without leaving any evidence of your alteration.

clicking on his post link led me back to the mizore picture again. Lucky.

 

[SDBurton]

Is it yuri if the main character can turn into a magical girl?

I want say yes... but doing so feels like I'm dirtying the purity that is yuri itself. Dilemma!

 

[Articalys]

Eureka Seven 40-50 (END)

I'm going to need a bit of time to fully process everything, but I can safely say that overall I really enjoyed the show. I guess I do want to commend a couple of scenes though:

Episode 48

Spoiler

The entire scene with Anemone's salvation and theEND's purified form. Extremely powerful.

Episode 50

Spoiler

Everything from the awakening of typeZERO's true form up to the epilogue.

Of course there were similar scenes across the rest of the series and there is some recency bias, but I do feel that these two easily outclassed the rest of them.

e: eh, one more thing about the ending:

Spoiler

it was a bit more open-ended than I would have liked, but it wasn't that big of an issue

.

 

[Jex]

Guys, Toradora! was a great anime.

The way you've phrased that makes it seem like it no longer is a great anime. What happened to it?

K-On sucks.

Toradora was the best anime of 2008

Spoiler

and 2009 and 2010 for that matter

Those weren't exactly years of plenty.

 

[cajunator]

So you're saying it looks rotoscoped in the important parts? Poor BahiJD

If thats what that's called, yes. I dont know who BahiJD is nor do I care. I just liked the look of that scene.

 

[Jex]

Darker Than Black S2 7-11

This is actually pretty good! I can't wait to tell GAF about all the things I liked about it!

Darker Than Black S2 12

Spoiler

Fucking
jesus
shit fuck cock motherfucking piece of SHITADFASDASDSAFDDSAFDFSADFAsafbgdsgfgqefsafacacfdafvswcafavxfvfcvb vc vc

I am glad you were able to have the correct reaction.

 

[Articalys]

Also I guess I need to hurry and catch up on this morning's Apollon since there's a lot of discussion flying around about it.

 

[Branduil]

So you're saying it looks rotoscoped in the important parts? Poor BahiJD

Disney didn't actually do that much rotoscoping. They filmed scenes with actors for reference but they weren't just drawing over the top of film.

 

[Jex]

But you did at least get to enjoy it while it was kinda entertaining.

AKA: Hobohei being the greatest animu character ever; not giving any fucks at all.

Maybe they'll make a spin-off staring Hei one day. That would be kind of cool.

 

[jman2050]

Those weren't exactly years of plenty.

Well I could always extend it a few years behind 2008 but that would be somewhat misleading.

 

[madp]

Chihayafuru is a shoujo though, so it's not really the kind of situation where you 'acquire' a girl, not without several years of wistful glances, at least.

And, as we've all come to find out, romances that require actual interaction with a female before she will fall in love with you automatically relegates a series to Fractale sales.

Secretly, I suspect that Porky was the most realistic viewer-insert of all time. Ugly and so firmly planted in Chihaya's friendzone from the first moment that he never expresses a moment's romantic interest in her, he's foreveralone with his karuta.