firehawk12
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Wait, you're one of "those" people?
Wow, really? Not even the crazily hyped Madoka?
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Spring Anime 2012 III | AITAKATTA YES!
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Ultimadrago
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Let not this sever our internal bond.
I found myself regarding Haruhi the same way Koizumi does, as a force of nature that just has to be dealt with rather than a human being.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
The only Shaft shows I know off the top of my head are HidaSketch, Bake and Nisemonogatari, and Madoka. I've not watched them. I don't know why; something about Shaft's visual sense just rubs me wrong or something. :-/
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Haha. That's fair. HidaSketch is probably their easiest show to watch, after Natsu no Arashi (their Secret Best show) in terms of style/direction.
Ultimadrago
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Internal!
Wasn't it "this" instead of "so" for the first season as well?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Hawt.
chickdigger802
Banned
Was there a point in any of the eps? I don't recall any lol.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
That's true!
It seemed like totally random manga chapters that have been adapted and stitched together under the guise of a TV show.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
It's very striking and all, but I admit I tend to like plainer, possibly more boring design as is reflected in my art style as well.
Haven't seen Natsu no Arashi either. Isn't that from the School Rumble guy?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Their character designs are usually plain - or they at least look like their manga counterparts. It's their background art that gets wacky.
Wikipedia says yes!
single best thing out of S2
Nah. I highly doubt you're the only one
You should check out some of shaft's earlier works. Hyper cuteness with none of the fat!
He's the best protagonist in a SHAFT show by a good margin.
Jex
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I guess I better go change my thread title oh wait.
Jex
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Lupin The Third: Mine Fujiko 10
A sputtering attempt at piecing together an out of sorts puzzle. This series seems uncertain at all moments as to what exactly it wants to be, reveling in inscrutability while offering nothing in return.
Between the impressions in here and in the main Lupin thread I don't even know if I will bother finishing up the series at this point in time.
hosannainexcelsis
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Kids on the Slope 9
I was beginning to think there was a conspicuous lack of bromance in this episode, but then the jazz performance scene happened and it was awesome. If only those were longer!
I was beginning to think there was a conspicuous lack of bromance in this episode, but then the jazz performance scene happened and it was awesome. If only those were longer!
There was also a really awkward performance by fang boy, but I've already forgotten about it just like Kaoru!
Master Milk
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Fan #5 reporting in. I guess this is good news. It's definitely not bad news.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
You don't need to watch everything, you know. I became a happier man after dropping half of the shows I was keeping up with.
Femmeworth
Banned
I thought that went without saying, I have series posters in my room too. I meant posters like the one in the picture.
RurouniZel
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Nah. I highly doubt you're the only one
I know... it's just one of those feelings you get sometimes, no matter how much you know it's untrue.
I should. My poor backlog... ;_;
From what I've watched of Mine Fujiko (seven thus far, must catch up), about five were at least enjoyable, and of the five, I think three are pretty damn good stuff. It's certainly a better ratio than Sengoku Collection, whose only claim to fame for me are the Kaneko stuff.
What I'm leery of heading into episode eight and onward is that Fujiko's past is going to be as jarring and unpleasant to see unfold as the flashbacks themselves.
What I'm leery of heading into episode eight and onward is that Fujiko's past is going to be as jarring and unpleasant to see unfold as the flashbacks themselves.
Dragoon En Regalia
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Comparing Lupin to Sengoku? That's where I start calling you out, Pierrot.
This recent episode really was something. The main problem with it is simple: it's brought in a whole bunch of plot points that, if not resolved, are going to hurt the show's ending. Since there aren't any subs out yet ("simulcast" this Friday), I couldn't even tell what was going on at points. But since Fraulein Hoyle seems to be tripping up the whole show, it's only gotten more interesting.
This recent episode really was something. The main problem with it is simple: it's brought in a whole bunch of plot points that, if not resolved, are going to hurt the show's ending. Since there aren't any subs out yet ("simulcast" this Friday), I couldn't even tell what was going on at points. But since Fraulein Hoyle seems to be tripping up the whole show, it's only gotten more interesting.
Is it still hot blooded action? I'd much rather see more trickster v. Medaka, Medaka & Shiranui cattiness over justice has to be extreme.
Fate Zero does a far better case of extreme justice anyway.
I'll admit that I'm probably even more negative on Lupin the average poster here, but just to show that I'm not just trying to make a controversial statement for the sake of controversy, the only episodes of Lupin that I've found to be genuinely enjoyable were 2 and 8. The rest range from competent-but-dull to outright bad for me, and I certainly don't expect many people to share my low opinion. I just wanted to take a moment to make it clear that I'm not trolling and that I'm just very disappointed.
Dragoon En Regalia
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They're directed competently, at the least. But they will be weird, yes. I like weird when it's done right. And, while I'm not sure about episode 10's execution right now, I know that I really liked the last two episodes.
But, considering that people expect Miyazaki Lupin or Suzuki Lupin form their Lupin productions, I can safely say I'm in the minority for this series. You seem to exist on the other extreme, MP, and that's fine too.
I've never watched any Lupin before this, and I came in with no expectations.
Well, yeah. I was talking more about his appearance.
Sorry, but I don't quite understand this expression yet. Are you saying that it has or that it hasn't been aired? Because it has...
Yeah, I really like Dragoon En Regalia's passion for this! Funny to reach a conversation like that about the old 1st series in the middle of a really packed new season.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
As a neophyte in the Lupin franchise I found Fujiko Mine to be an exercise in dull scripting spiced up by a few action sequences and lots of boobies.
Dragoon En Regalia
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Neat. But the majority of the Lupin fanbase usually comes into the fandom knowing those two styles of Lupin only, and not the Osumi style that Yamamoto's trying to mimic.
Yeah: I was saying that it had aired. Sorry if I wasn't as clear that time.
Yeah: I was saying that it had aired. Sorry if I wasn't as clear that time.
Kore Wa Desu Ka of the dead - End ...wait, End!?
Er... what the hell just happened here?
Well they stayed away from serious business moments for too long which crippled the first season, so I guess overall it's an improvement on the first season, but what a weird way to end season 2.
Er... what the hell just happened here?
Well they stayed away from serious business moments for too long which crippled the first season, so I guess overall it's an improvement on the first season, but what a weird way to end season 2.
I like how Dragoon's greatest defense is always to try to point out how other people have the wrong expectations or trying to justify why other people don't like it, when the fact is he's pretty much the only one left standing who actually thinks the series is consistent or well directed. Lolz.
Dragoon En Regalia
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There are two different directing teams from the first series, so that's a little muddier to say than, say, exposure to the second series.
Dull scripting? Confusing and melodramatic would be more accurate if you're trying to counter-argue, because dull's the last adjective I'd use to describe this series.
I've explained time-after-time why I like this series, DR, and it didn't revolve around snapping at everyone else.
Dull scripting? Confusing and melodramatic would be more accurate if you're trying to counter-argue, because dull's the last adjective I'd use to describe this series.
I've explained time-after-time why I like this series, DR, and it didn't revolve around snapping at everyone else.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
I'd say episodes like three and seven (was that the Fidel Castro episode?) managed to make the outlandish premises (SAMURAI FRIENDO/COLD WAR) boring in their execution.
Dragoon En Regalia
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It does feel distant in the direction, yes. But Ayako felt the same way, and I was fine with that.
3, 4, and 7 were the bad episodes. I agree on those. But every other episode ranged from good to great to awesome.
3, 4, and 7 were the bad episodes. I agree on those. But every other episode ranged from good to great to awesome.
Dragoon En Regalia
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lollollollollol
You guys liked the last episode, actually. That counts for something.
You guys liked the last episode, actually. That counts for something.
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