Jex
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Exactly! The sameness of the character designs would make it pretty easy for anyone to get confused.
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Spring Anime 2012 III | AITAKATTA YES!
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Exactly! The sameness of the character designs would make it pretty easy for anyone to get confused.
chickdigger802
Banned
That would hopefully lead to some hilarious situations for this romcom.
chickdigger802
Banned
legend of korra 5
bwahaha. Now I get what all the NTR people were spewing a few weeks back.
And everything ended up being lighthearted and not School Days.
The whole drowning yourself in ramen was hilarious ;P
bwahaha. Now I get what all the NTR people were spewing a few weeks back.
And everything ended up being lighthearted and not School Days.
The whole drowning yourself in ramen was hilarious ;P
Kids On The Slope 9
Seiji is so god-damn annoying
Maybe this is one of the concessions of the adaptation, but I really don't like Junichi, and its really odd to see him depicted as some sort of charismatic force that people are drawn to, especially when he comes off as aloof and uninteresting. Up until the very last scene at the train-station, his and Yurika's relationship felt really artificial to me and it was difficult to see them as anything other than characters playing out their designated parts. Unless it's imperative to the final parts of the story, this would be what I would have culled from the Anime.
Cats don't behave like that.
I like Kaoru as a character but his forever noble white-knighting is starting to wear thin, especially now that it seems to have rubbed off on everyone else. So, it was a surprise then to see moves actually being made, rather than the epic-stalling manoeuvres that made up most of the episode.
I intended to marathon this, precisely to avoid cliff-hangers like this...damn.
Fräulein Eule 10
Hm, I'm not quite sure that the plots tying together like this was mapped out from the start, at least it doesn't feel like that. And I'm pretty much of the opinion that the Owl imagery is played out now, despite how novel it seemed initially. Their explanation behind that isn't nearly as interesting as I'd hoped, and even if there is reasoning behind it, why does everyone react to those anthropomorphic owls so casually?
The episode itself was odd, but I didn't mind that as it conformed to the idea that it was being presented through the haze of the drug. It's just that the revelations weren't all that well...revelatory.
Seiji is so god-damn annoying
Maybe this is one of the concessions of the adaptation, but I really don't like Junichi, and its really odd to see him depicted as some sort of charismatic force that people are drawn to, especially when he comes off as aloof and uninteresting. Up until the very last scene at the train-station, his and Yurika's relationship felt really artificial to me and it was difficult to see them as anything other than characters playing out their designated parts. Unless it's imperative to the final parts of the story, this would be what I would have culled from the Anime.
Cats don't behave like that.
I like Kaoru as a character but his forever noble white-knighting is starting to wear thin, especially now that it seems to have rubbed off on everyone else. So, it was a surprise then to see moves actually being made, rather than the epic-stalling manoeuvres that made up most of the episode.
I intended to marathon this, precisely to avoid cliff-hangers like this...damn.
Fräulein Eule 10
Hm, I'm not quite sure that the plots tying together like this was mapped out from the start, at least it doesn't feel like that. And I'm pretty much of the opinion that the Owl imagery is played out now, despite how novel it seemed initially. Their explanation behind that isn't nearly as interesting as I'd hoped, and even if there is reasoning behind it, why does everyone react to those anthropomorphic owls so casually?
The episode itself was odd, but I didn't mind that as it conformed to the idea that it was being presented through the haze of the drug. It's just that the revelations weren't all that well...revelatory.
Toriko OVA (2009)
I checked this out the other day as part of my Ufotable fanaticism. This was the very first Toriko animated short made in 2009. It was directed by Mitsuru Obunai (KnK3 director, animation director for F/Z Ep9) and the character designs and animation director was Masayuki Kunihiro (action animator for F/Z, special action director for ep14-15 and 23).
I'll admit that I don't really have much interest in Toriko itself at all, and I probably wouldn't have watched this if it was a large time commitment, but at under 30 minutes it was pretty decent. The actual premise here is pretty silly - a nerdy chef teams up with a super hunter to catch a giant monster in a dangerous island as a gourmet ingredient. What is interesting here is that Ufotable shows that they are totally able to adapt to a pure shounen style when required. They handle the material pretty well I felt, and there was an interesting variety of designs throughout the short to keep the viewer's interest.
Checking out the various different works of Ufotable over the years is pretty interesting because they really tackle a wide range of different types of material. I wonder if some day they'll actually take on a long running shounen TV series like BONES eventually did with FMA. It would certainly be interesting if they do, but I hope it would be something that I'm personally more interested in subject-wise. Maybe they can remake Kenshin...
I checked this out the other day as part of my Ufotable fanaticism. This was the very first Toriko animated short made in 2009. It was directed by Mitsuru Obunai (KnK3 director, animation director for F/Z Ep9) and the character designs and animation director was Masayuki Kunihiro (action animator for F/Z, special action director for ep14-15 and 23).
I'll admit that I don't really have much interest in Toriko itself at all, and I probably wouldn't have watched this if it was a large time commitment, but at under 30 minutes it was pretty decent. The actual premise here is pretty silly - a nerdy chef teams up with a super hunter to catch a giant monster in a dangerous island as a gourmet ingredient. What is interesting here is that Ufotable shows that they are totally able to adapt to a pure shounen style when required. They handle the material pretty well I felt, and there was an interesting variety of designs throughout the short to keep the viewer's interest.
Checking out the various different works of Ufotable over the years is pretty interesting because they really tackle a wide range of different types of material. I wonder if some day they'll actually take on a long running shounen TV series like BONES eventually did with FMA. It would certainly be interesting if they do, but I hope it would be something that I'm personally more interested in subject-wise. Maybe they can remake Kenshin...
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Ginga e Kickoff 04-05:
COACHIE.
COACHIE.
COACHIE.
As cool as he is I don't think there will ever be a coachie as cool as the one from Eisu
COACHIE.
COACHIE.
COACHIE.
As cool as he is I don't think there will ever be a coachie as cool as the one from Eisu
Gyo
junji ito weeps spiral shaped tears at the sight of his brilliant landsharks being turned into fucking awful CG piles of shit by ufotable
junji ito weeps spiral shaped tears at the sight of his brilliant landsharks being turned into fucking awful CG piles of shit by ufotable
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Theonik
Member
PdotMichael
Banned
our home's fox deity... you have a good taste, mister
Yeah, except this is 46 chapters to get good while One Piece is 50-100 episodes depending on who you ask. I don't mind reading "so-so" manga for a little bit until it gets good because you can breeze through manga chapters at a fast rate... but an anime episode is always a 20 minute investment... unless you double speed through it lol.
SZS 2
Bure bure bure bure bure bure
This time, the main character (His name is a bit of a wordplay on "despair", but it's not an easy name to remember, so whatever) recruits 3 more girls into his harem! A hikikomori, a stalker, and the OCD girl. No Kafuka, the solution to someone staying inside her room is not to nail the doors and windows shut.
Bure bure bure bure bure bure
This time, the main character (His name is a bit of a wordplay on "despair", but it's not an easy name to remember, so whatever) recruits 3 more girls into his harem! A hikikomori, a stalker, and the OCD girl. No Kafuka, the solution to someone staying inside her room is not to nail the doors and windows shut.
Who knew staying inside all the time could make you so moe? Really she's almost as much of a stalker as the stalker girl.
All that needs to be said about her.
It's spreading everywhere.
Fans who attended the Fate/Zero Ep23 realtime screening events at the Ufotable Cafe and Restaurant yesterday got these: http://twitpic.com/9utsbg
So jealous. I want one too!
Here's a blog report on the screening at the Ufotable Dining restaurant yesterday (warning: some artwork contains ep23 spoilers): http://ameblo.jp/cosmode-shoping/entry-11273532458.html
Most of the artwork you see in the photos are by Atsushi Ikariya, except the Maiya picture which is by Tomonori Sudou. The unique art pieces are given out as prizes via lottery.
So jealous. I want one too!
Here's a blog report on the screening at the Ufotable Dining restaurant yesterday (warning: some artwork contains ep23 spoilers): http://ameblo.jp/cosmode-shoping/entry-11273532458.html
Most of the artwork you see in the photos are by Atsushi Ikariya, except the Maiya picture which is by Tomonori Sudou. The unique art pieces are given out as prizes via lottery.
chickdigger802
Banned
Fans who attended the Fate/Zero Ep23 realtime screening events at the Ufotable Cafe and Restaurant yesterday got these: http://twitpic.com/9utsbg
So jealous. I want one too!
Here's a blog report on the screening at the Ufotable Dining restaurant yesterday (warning: some artwork contains ep23 spoilers): http://ameblo.jp/cosmode-shoping/entry-11273532458.html
Most of the artwork you see in the photos are by Atsushi Ikariya, except the Maiya picture which is by Tomonori Sudou. The unique art pieces are given out as prizes via lottery.
What am I looking at here? A button, postcard, an envelope art, and a golden egg? hmmmm... I've seen weirder gift bags. No clue how you preserve that stuff though. vacuum seal them?
Nitroplus Music Producer stabbed to death: http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=451019
News article: http://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2012061000149
News article: http://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2012061000149
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Bodacious Space Pirates 23 + random other thought:
Anyhoo, another solid episode as things move further into what I can only assume at this point to be the show's final arc. I loved the bit about the forced sound effects, but I have to wonder what's got Kane so extremely excited. Taking a look at my handy "Anime Cliches and Obvious Foreshadowing for Dummies" manual I have some guesses, but I'll save them for now in the hopes that the final episodes.
One of these days I'm going to set aside a few hours, take my Irresponsible Captain Tylor DVDs and take some screencaps and do a comparison with this show, because I could swear many of the character designs/overall character art direction in this show are reminiscent of it. Well, either that or I'm just seeing things because I happen to really really like ICT and while not anywhere near as humorous, the overall tone of the show feels similar. I'm sure it's already been mentioned how the first part of the ending animation where it scrolls through the ship crews very quickly is very reminiscent of the Captain Tylor eyecatch.
/old man rant
Holy fuck that's horrible! ;_;
Anyhoo, another solid episode as things move further into what I can only assume at this point to be the show's final arc. I loved the bit about the forced sound effects, but I have to wonder what's got Kane so extremely excited. Taking a look at my handy "Anime Cliches and Obvious Foreshadowing for Dummies" manual I have some guesses, but I'll save them for now in the hopes that the final episodes.
One of these days I'm going to set aside a few hours, take my Irresponsible Captain Tylor DVDs and take some screencaps and do a comparison with this show, because I could swear many of the character designs/overall character art direction in this show are reminiscent of it. Well, either that or I'm just seeing things because I happen to really really like ICT and while not anywhere near as humorous, the overall tone of the show feels similar. I'm sure it's already been mentioned how the first part of the ending animation where it scrolls through the ship crews very quickly is very reminiscent of the Captain Tylor eyecatch.
/old man rant
Holy fuck that's horrible! ;_;
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Acchi Kocchi isn't 10 episodes; it's simply taking a one-week break. Episode 11 airs on the 21st. There should be a total of 12 episodes.
Wow. This is really messed up.
This is absolutely terrible news to wake up to.
May both of the victims rest in peace.
SZS 3
Death.. NEET
This time, it's all about the foreign girls.
She suffers from a bipersonality disorder, switching between stereotypical foreigner to stereotypical japanese.
Then there's the second girl, who you can tell is supposed to be foreign because she acts mildly retarded. And doesn't wear shoes.
Death.. NEET
This time, it's all about the foreign girls.
It's the blue eyes and blonde hair that give it away
She suffers from a bipersonality disorder, switching between stereotypical foreigner to stereotypical japanese.
Everyone in this show is a stalker
Then there's the second girl, who you can tell is supposed to be foreign because she acts mildly retarded. And doesn't wear shoes.
Sad =(
chickdigger802
Banned
God Damn.
Out of this World Siblings 11
Ahahahah.
duckroll said:
...man, that's messed up. Thoughts go out to their families.
Out of this World Siblings 11
Perfect.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Zetsuen no Tempest main staff confirmed:
Character Design: Tsunenori Saito
Art Concept Design: Tomoaki Okada
Animation Production: BONES
Well thats some cool main character design, sign me up. I hope its pretty action packed and really flashy.
Only other Shounen in Fairy Tail's league that have better pacing and are still running is really HxH and Naruto.
I think the "genre shift" would have been more effective if it wasnt hyped like the second coming of sliced bread and wasnt consistently held as the premise of peoples suggestions for urging others to must watch the anime. Which it really doesnt feel like one as at the end of the day, next episode could go back to suggestion box antics to close the season out :/
Considering how the director is, this show will probably have all the best action animators from BONES on it.
Out of this World Siblings 11
Amazing.
chickdigger802
Banned
MGX 10
oh no. That intro. getting some SD makoto vibes.
Next week is gonna be fun. Delicious fun.
Hopefully he doesn't trigger that bad end flag.
oh no. That intro. getting some SD makoto vibes.
mmmmm
Next week is gonna be fun. Delicious fun.
Hopefully he doesn't trigger that bad end flag.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Femmeworth
Banned
Fucking bystander effect.
Unlimited Frisbee Works?
Lupin III (1971) 5
Enjoyed yet another episode. No complaints about editting or such to be had here yet again which is nice. It doesn't hurt I'm a sucker for Goemon either. Fujiko was a little more duplicitous in this than I expected but I can't complain. All the Goemon action stuff? So cool.
I find myself thinking the revised OP with the character introductions was a good idea as well. It negates the barrier of entry to something episodic like this by giving just enough information about the characters.
Goemon is so cool...
and apparently a huge pervert.
The highway fight was top notch. Short, dynamic, and exciting.
Enjoyed yet another episode. No complaints about editting or such to be had here yet again which is nice. It doesn't hurt I'm a sucker for Goemon either. Fujiko was a little more duplicitous in this than I expected but I can't complain. All the Goemon action stuff? So cool.
I find myself thinking the revised OP with the character introductions was a good idea as well. It negates the barrier of entry to something episodic like this by giving just enough information about the characters.
Goemon is so cool...
and apparently a huge pervert.
The highway fight was top notch. Short, dynamic, and exciting.
This anime is a lot of fun, especially if you actually enjoy fishing.
They art style and presence of aliens in it also makes it a bizarre, happy thing. Its been a pleasure to watch it.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Hiiro no Kakera 11
The episodes go by so fast, never has talking been so interesting. The history of the Tamayori-hime as well as the Oni was pretty interesting even if it led to canon
Hopefully she awakens soon.
Accel World SD pv
This will be hilarious, poor Taku.
The episodes go by so fast, never has talking been so interesting. The history of the Tamayori-hime as well as the Oni was pretty interesting even if it led to canon
Tamaki x Takuma. I wonder if Mashiro heard at the end there or if he truly was asleep.
Hopefully she awakens soon.
Accel World SD pv
This will be hilarious, poor Taku.
Attackthebase
Member
Madoka Magica Episode 11
Time to finish this emotional roller-coaster of an anime. Anything is possible within Madoka Magica.
Will the timeline be negated again? Will Homura finally give up hope? If Madoka chooses to be a magical girl again, will she actually give a wish worth giving?! Because the director seems to enjoy torturing his characters, anything seems to be possible. Oh man, I love when directors handle genres they despised.
Time to finish this emotional roller-coaster of an anime. Anything is possible within Madoka Magica.
PdotMichael
Banned
The Sega Saturn had a Captain Tsubasa game? But still awesome! I love the Captain Tsubasa games, great football-rpgs and better than Inazuma Eleven.
Actually I decided to check that and cant seem to find any mention of one. Maybe they decided to use a Saturn because no one would recognise it.
ohohohoh
Ultimadrago
Member
Out of this World Siblings 11
*slow claps for .gif*
Attackthebase
Member
Madoka Magica-Fin
A phenomenal ending. This was a completely superb show. Now, I must convince my fellow anime-watching friends to watch this show.
A part of me hopes a second season is created, but I am completely satisfied if this is truly the end to this mystical series.
A phenomenal ending. This was a completely superb show. Now, I must convince my fellow anime-watching friends to watch this show.
Madoka actually gave a wish worth wishing for! I guess my initial theory of her reviving Mami was completely off the mark.
A part of me hopes a second season is created, but I am completely satisfied if this is truly the end to this mystical series.
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