Jex
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Spring Anime 2012 III | AITAKATTA YES!
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But it's so boring!
Yeah, and the show glorifies the fuck out of said time period. Hence, not classy.
Femmeworth
Banned
I'd disagree about the extent of the glorification, but that's not for this thread.
Winter Days
So this is some sort of adaptation of some old japanese poem in the form of a collection of animated shorts. There are a bunch of animators (including Isao Takahata and the Country Doctor guy) who each do a short interpreting two verses of the poem
There is a ton of variety in the visuals. Supposedly this was made in in 2003, but everyone uses really weird forms of animation that aren't exacltly common anymore like cutout animation, claymation
I'm not really sure if I liked it overall or not. Most of the shorts were decent (though there were also a lot of really really shitty ones), but they were all just too short to leave any sort of lasting impression.
So this is some sort of adaptation of some old japanese poem in the form of a collection of animated shorts. There are a bunch of animators (including Isao Takahata and the Country Doctor guy) who each do a short interpreting two verses of the poem
It's sophisticated stuff.
There is a ton of variety in the visuals. Supposedly this was made in in 2003, but everyone uses really weird forms of animation that aren't exacltly common anymore like cutout animation, claymation
puppets
early 90's cg
Live action with some sort of filter over it to unsuccessfully make it look like animation
and of course CLAMPimation
I'm not really sure if I liked it overall or not. Most of the shorts were decent (though there were also a lot of really really shitty ones), but they were all just too short to leave any sort of lasting impression.
This one was probably the best one along with the country doctor dude's
Jex
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But the show doesn't glorify the latent misogyny, racism and homophobia of the 1960's.
This looks really cool so I'll be sure to check this out. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Femmeworth
Banned
I don't think I can watch that episode without crying.
Hyouka 8
Mystery people typing in a chat room? I was getting Durarara flashbacks for a minute there.
And so KyoAni once again returns to imitating student films. It's funny how much effort has to be put into deliberately making them as "bad" as the real thing. Like the well-known Haruhi episode, there's plenty of out-of-focus shots, sudden zooms, bad framing, bad acting, etc. However, this time they used a ton of CG tracking shots. Which makes sense, as unlike the Haruhi student film, this is supposed to be imitating more of a documentary style. The bad acting was hilarious in its verisimilitude. I loved the guy who yells all his lines and the girl who always looks nervously away from the camera. The scream was also great.
It was also nice to see the characterization of the cast through the prism of their reactions to the movie. Satoshi talking over the movie, Mayaka getting annoyed over the talking, and Eru completely absorbed in the cheesy mystery. I'm looking forward to where this goes.
This is so meta.
Mystery people typing in a chat room? I was getting Durarara flashbacks for a minute there.
And so KyoAni once again returns to imitating student films. It's funny how much effort has to be put into deliberately making them as "bad" as the real thing. Like the well-known Haruhi episode, there's plenty of out-of-focus shots, sudden zooms, bad framing, bad acting, etc. However, this time they used a ton of CG tracking shots. Which makes sense, as unlike the Haruhi student film, this is supposed to be imitating more of a documentary style. The bad acting was hilarious in its verisimilitude. I loved the guy who yells all his lines and the girl who always looks nervously away from the camera. The scream was also great.
It was also nice to see the characterization of the cast through the prism of their reactions to the movie. Satoshi talking over the movie, Mayaka getting annoyed over the talking, and Eru completely absorbed in the cheesy mystery. I'm looking forward to where this goes.
Being Houtarou is [pretending to be]suffering.
Jex
Member
[Space Brothers] - 12
After watching so many others shows that are in a rush to get moving it's always interesting to see how leisurely the pacing in this series. Each episodes uses most of it's runtime to further the development of the characters, rather than the plot itself - although that's still progressing as well.
After watching so many others shows that are in a rush to get moving it's always interesting to see how leisurely the pacing in this series. Each episodes uses most of it's runtime to further the development of the characters, rather than the plot itself - although that's still progressing as well.
Hyouka Ep8 Further Theories
I'm starting to think everything hinges on this line here. I was thinking about the short film in the episode while at the library today, and it dawned upon me that if as she claims the writer followed all the rules of classic detective fiction... then the most obvious missing component here is the detective himself. The film as it exists only shows the lead up to the crime. In fact, she says the film is supposed to be an hour long, but the clip shown is less than 6 minutes.
What does this mean? I think if we take her literally, then they're actually going to write the Classics Club into the film as the main characters, and they have to "solve" the mystery while also being filmed as the main characters - Houtarou being the detective. Mentioning the specific rules is not an info bite, but rather a requirement them want to reinforce onto them, something which Satoshi is expected to pick up on, as a "human database". She's telling them the sort of detective story they want, and they'll end up acting in it and writing it for them. Lol.
The more I think about it, the more I like it. The characters are being suckered and played to the max based on their known characteristics and usefulness. This is going to be so much more interesting than the normal episodes. Oh boy.
Makes sense, in any case it's obvious that
the Classic Club is being manipulated and exploited. I don't know about Hongou not existing though, Eba's reaction when questioned about her was pretty strong... which raises so more questions. I suspect she may be the real "writer" and Hongou could be a character she invented.
In any case it's clearly fishy because there's no real reason they wouldn't already know who the culprit is.
In any case it's clearly fishy because there's no real reason they wouldn't already know who the culprit is.
chickdigger802
Banned
Accel world 10
yep. dont play mmos with rl folks you know. it's not worth it ;P
man this mmo sounds like shit though.
It's pretty much "We blocked the most efficient way to grind for exp, so the only way to reach max lvl is to grind trash mobs"
:/
yep. dont play mmos with rl folks you know. it's not worth it ;P
man this mmo sounds like shit though.
It's pretty much "We blocked the most efficient way to grind for exp, so the only way to reach max lvl is to grind trash mobs"
:/
Yeah it did occur to me that Hongou could just be a pen name she used. Either way, it'll be interesting to see how Houtarou works his lazy ass out of this one. 
Yeah it did occur to me that Hongou could just be a pen name she used. Either way, it'll be interesting to see how Houtarou works his lazy ass out of this one.
By enjoying every minute of it while pretending it's torture, of course.
Sorry, my bad.
Although really they had me at "high school girl spaceship captain," so the lolis were just a bonus.
Jex
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Well, there's nothing inherently wrong with a series that might make more sense on a second viewing. Then again, maybe you'll have a better grasp of the plot by the end of the show because they an episode that's largely an info-dump.
A Black Falcon
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The same thing happens next season, I think you'll like the ending that time too...
You're right that it's not much at all about them being detectives; instead, it's about moe comedy. Fortunately, it's often pretty funny comedy.
Watch the OVA episode first. It's not the best, but it does go in between the two seasons.
I very much agree that the stupidly anime elements of Space Pirates are the worst things about the show for sure, but I don't think it ruins the show as much as you say here; it's still a great show, despite some occasional stupidity from dumb anime elements.
Fun? Most of the episode was fun, but then they had to completely ruin it with that completely moronic ending about Mr. Awful Character the Japanese Teacher by not just having him on screen, but having him
resolve the final confrontation in an incredibly stupid manner, after which we hear a ridiculous conversation by some of the teachers about how great it was that they got him here. No, it isn't.
On that note, it was kind of too bad that apparently guns can't kill humans, unless they're being fired by humans or something. Completely stupid, idiotic nonsense, but too bad... that idiot sort of had it coming, with how much stupid stuff he'd pulled over time.
On that note, it was kind of too bad that apparently guns can't kill humans, unless they're being fired by humans or something. Completely stupid, idiotic nonsense, but too bad... that idiot sort of had it coming, with how much stupid stuff he'd pulled over time.
So yeah, the ending was awful, and nearly ruined the whole last episode for me. As a result, even though most of the episode was pretty good, I'd put ep. 10 right down there with ep. 1 and the bad half of ep. 7 as the worst episodes of the series.
It was partially good, partially bad. I'd watch another season, if they make it.
Yeah, by the end they explain pretty much everything. It's impressive, given how complex it'd gotten before that. Lain's my favorite TV anime series.
I dunno about that. I find the dumb anime stuff to be a part of the charm of the series.
chickdigger802
Banned
Space pirates 24
hot space fights. robot spies.
Shit like this was what I expected from this show. Better late than never!
And an eps with no loli princesses? rarely!
hot space fights. robot spies.
Shit like this was what I expected from this show. Better late than never!
And an eps with no loli princesses? rarely!
Crash Station
Member
HxH 2011 35
I had to wait two weeks for the fight between Hisoka and Gon and goddamn did this show fucking deliver. Now I just have to wait till next week to see the conclusion. I did miss the music from the old fight though.
...........HOW IS THIS OKAY WHEN ALL THE OTHER STUFF ISN'T!? IIRC, that was even cut out of the original show.
Femmeworth
Banned
Bakemonogatari Ep. 4
I bet Kagami has used that line.
The groping was unavoidable, I suppose.
Oh hey, icecream made an appearance too.
They even take the piss out of it in the dumb Hunterpedia bit at the end. I don't really get it given the censorship thus far but whatever.
It's 25 episodes.
I really dont understand the animosity towards otaku who are the ones that actually buy shit and support the fragile industry.
I mean yeah there is otaku panderbait which sometimes cheapens a show but if it doesnt sell, then more usually doesnt get made in the first place or entire projects dont get greenlighted at all.
I mean yeah there is otaku panderbait which sometimes cheapens a show but if it doesnt sell, then more usually doesnt get made in the first place or entire projects dont get greenlighted at all.
I can't stop laughing when the mental training of the captain is shown. Coach is so cruel. <3
cajunator, you shouldn't buy something that's bad just to support an industry.
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Hyouka 3
Boring mysteries, silly plot, the worst MC of any of this season's shows that I've watched.... yet another show to be dropped after giving the old 3 episode rule a try.
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Hyouka 3
Boring mysteries, silly plot, the worst MC of any of this season's shows that I've watched.... yet another show to be dropped after giving the old 3 episode rule a try.
Is this the same season where Accel World is airing?
Femmeworth
Banned
Because some of them buy complete tripe.
Edit: Though really they are just the whipping boys for some of us who are unhappy with the industry's output. Blaming consumers doesn't get you anywhere.
ah, I should amend that to "of shows that I've given a try".
PdotMichael
Banned
They are the true japanese heroes!
"Every time Midorima takes a shot from half court, I take a shot at your loved ones :3"
He has actually been pretty inoffensive lately.
chickdigger802
Banned
Personally I just buy a little bit of everything to support the industry. However, "bad" is a highly subjective measure for any series.
That thing's existence is offensive.
Jex
Member
Oka is working hard to keep her position of 'best girl in the show' in tact.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I suppose that aspect isn't any different than the premise for nuTrek, what with Kirk being a cadet and all.
Maybe I should thank you for the show existing at all. Please, buy two copies of every volume!
Well, even if they did make the characters normal, there's still the technobabble and such. I'm glad they didn't take 10 minutes to explain the battle plan in this newest episode anyway!
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Space Brothers 12 brings back the
daddy issues
Spoiler cap!
I'm sure it's all innocent, but the fact that Muttan keeps
reminding Serika of her dead father is cute in a almost-weird kind of way.
I almost wonder if that's just not a thing in Japan, or if the mangaka doesn't give a fuck. I suppose it's all
Freudian psychobabble
Surprise of the season for me. Look forward to it every week.
Space Bros 12
This show does a fantastic job at fleshing out the characters to give them a real sense of depth and purpose. It's great!
MononokeWandering Son sell like shit and I'm saying that as someone who just spent $50 on Geneon's OOP releases of NieA_7 and countless hundreds on other stuff in the past few weeks alone (although the cost of stuff here in the west is far less than what the equivalent would cost in Japan :< ).
moe~
This show does a fantastic job at fleshing out the characters to give them a real sense of depth and purpose. It's great!
I think it has to do with them buying shit like Horizon and Infinite Stratos in droves while fantastic series like Dennou Coil and
Mononoke was pretty successful.
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