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[Jex]

Are the names that are stricken through off the list or into the second list? Should they hire protection?

It is already too late for them.

 

[madp]

The thing that bothered me about Bleach is that it always has an extremely underwhelming payoff to it's arcs. Even SS (which I consider it's peak) it just sort of petered out, it basically concluded with a half-hearted thanks between Ichigo and Rukia before he is dropped back in the normal world, all of which is done in about 5 minutes. Considering the sheer length of the journey up until that point, its extremely unsatisfying to be denied a proper resolution.

Maybe I look for the wrong things in a shonen.

It's entirely possible for shounen series to have satisfying conclusions--I'm biased, but just about any major arc in One Piece springs to mind. Often multiple episodes will be devoted to aftermath and tying up any immediate loose ends. It's been forever since I've seen the Soul Society arc in Bleach, but your sentiments seem to echo the pattern for the ends of later arcs--there's a climax in the form of a battle, and then some token emotional catharsis that is summarily shoved aside to make room for the next arc. Post-climax resolutions seem like they should be prime spots for inserting some character development, but satisfyingly ending an arc is apparently trickier business than it seems. (or, and much more likely, Kubo is the world's biggest hack.)

Also, if you think that Bleach has underwhelming arc payoffs, NEVER touch Fairy Tail.

 

[Jex]

One Piece, obviously.

I could have finished ten 26 episode shows in the time I devoted to Gintama so I am probably going to try and polish off some shorter shows now that I have the time.

 

[Crash Station]

The thing that bothered me about Bleach is that it always has an extremely underwhelming payoff to it's arcs. Even SS (which I consider it's peak) it just sort of petered out, it basically concluded with a half-hearted thanks between Ichigo and Rukia before he is dropped back in the normal world, all of which is done in about 5 minutes. Considering the sheer length of the journey up until that point, its extremely unsatisfying to be denied a proper resolution.

Maybe I look for the wrong things in a shonen.

As Mad Pierrot said, plenty of shounen series have satisfying arc conclusions. Bleach just isn't one of them. I would argue even something like Naruto does in part 1 (particularly the Chuunin Exam arc).

 

[1stStrike]

I could have finished ten 26 episode shows in the time I devoted to Gintama so I am probably going to try and polish off some shorter shows now that I have the time.

You should watch all of Prince of Tennis. I did that a couple months ago.

 

[Envelope]

Yawara

In my random quest to start 100 episode shows but never actually watch them, I decided to finally check this one out. It's a sports shoujo about a girl who is roped into Judo right at the time of its first introduction in the Olympics. What's interesting is that in the "real world", an actual Japanese girl did end up medaling at the Olympics so both she got a boost from the anime and the anime got a boost from the girl's success.

As for the It's a weird mix of Ranma's body humour and shoujo, since it begins with Yawara crushing on the dreamy boy.

This is basically how you meet Yawara:


And uguu gao, he's looking at me!


It's also interesting to see such a long game essentially planned out in the show:

(I assume she wins the gold medal!)
At the very least, I can see it justifying the 100 episode length if the show is basically three years of Yawara's life... it's basically an Adachi show, in that respect.

I probably wouldn't mind watching this and Slam Dunk, maybe even back to back, since presumably this would be more focused on Yawara and her life whereas Slam Dunk seems like it'd be 99% basketball matches, but two long as shows are stupidly daunting. Forever backlog.

I will say, old subs are funny if only because sometimes they don't give a fuck:


Perhaps I'll get to the two girl's volleyball shows sometime. lol

More importantly, how moe is Yawara?

 

[Crash Station]

I could have finished ten 26 episode shows in the time I devoted to Gintama so I am probably going to try and polish off some shorter shows now that I have the time.

But you said it doesn't matter how long something is as long as it's good.

But yeah, probably a good idea to do shorter shows for a little bit after that.

 

[Jex]

[AKB0048] - 8

You know what, this show is just too serious for me to derive pleasure regardless of how ridiculous the premise. It's not even particularly badly made, apart from the god awful CG.

I am not really sure who the target audience is.

More importantly, how moe is Yawara?

She'll kick your ass!

 

[firehawk12]

More importantly, how moe is Yawara?

In the first episode she rescues the idol from some bullies (long, long story) and she says "I'll protect you". Then he freaks out and runs away from here. lol

I get the feeling that a lot of the series will be about her being tsundere about being good at Judo, before she eventually starts taking it seriously. At some point, she'll probably be deredere for some boy who can appreciate her Judo prowess and she'll win the gold medal and get the handsome hunk.

So, pretty moe?

 

[Ultimadrago]

[AKB0048] - 8
You know what, this show is just too serious for me to derive pleasure regardless of how ridiculous the premise.

Well, aspiring to become pop idols with old and new friends alike in an entertainment banned world is dead serious business.

 

[Instro]

[AKB0048] - 8

You know what, this show is just too serious for me to derive pleasure regardless of how ridiculous the premise. It's not even particularly badly made, apart from the god awful CG.

I am not really sure who the target audience is.

So who gets to be Jexhius the 4th.

 

[cajunator]

After checking out the Magi manga, I'm actually pretty impressed. I really hope they get a good studio and director to handle the adaptation, because it could be really special if done well.

I looked at some of the manga. It is SUUUUUUUPERCUTE.
I approve highly.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

Everyone's a little excited, aren't we?

I'm still waiting for an adaptation of Ayako, or MW even.

 

[cajunator]

Everyone's a little excited, aren't we?

I'm still waiting for an adaptation of Ayako, or MW even.

i'm really excited, cause I just made a shit ton of space in my room and that means I can fill it with more animu.

 

[Articalys]

A bit of news for everyone down under: a couple days ahead of its Japanese release, Siren Visual has licensed Black Rock Shooter TV for a September release.

They've also decided to dub Un-Go, for what it's worth.

 

[Jex]

A bit of news for everyone down under: a couple days ahead of its Japanese release, Siren Visual has licensed Black Rock Shooter TV for a September release.

They've also decided to dub Un-Go, for what it's worth.

Oh goodie.

 

[Haly]

Magi turns into shounenshit later on but the first few chapters are definitely awesome.

 

[cajunator]

Honestly, if BRS makes it to the Us I'm going to buy it, because a part of me hates myself.
Only a little part though.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

They've also decided to dub Un-Go, for what it's worth.

Will they use Sentais dub? Guess that must be getting dated here in the us soon, I guess...been waiting for it since seeing a trailer of the anime awhile back.

 

[cajunator]

It kind of makes me wonder what ADV did with all its dub voice actors.
Some of them went to Sentai, but Sentai mostly subtitles shit nowadays and doesn't bother to dub it.

 

[Narag]

[AKB0048] - 8

I am not really sure who the target audience is.

The ten year old girl in all of us, no doubt.

 

[survivor]

A bit of news for everyone down under: a couple days ahead of its Japanese release, Siren Visual has licensed Black Rock Shooter TV for a September release.

They've also decided to dub Un-Go, for what it's worth.

Hooray for dubbing the best mystery anime of last year

 

[Articalys]

Will they use Sentais dub? Guess that must be getting dated here in the us soon, I guess...been waiting for it since seeing a trailer of the anime awhile back.

Has Sentai confirmed that they'd be dubbing it? I don't remember.

 

[cajunator]

[AKB0048] - 8

I am not really sure who the target audience is.
[\QUOTE]

The ten year old girl in all of us, no doubt.

She's definitely alive and well.

Also, I bought glass Fleet and I really hope its as bad as you guys say it is. Garzeys Wing lived up to my expectations.

 

[Crash Station]

Magi turns into shounenshit later on but the first few chapters are definitely awesome.

It only gets better! The

Spoiler

war in Balbadd

is among the most well-done arcs in recent memory.

 

[Dresden]

It only gets better! The

Spoiler

war in Balbadd

is among the most well-done arcs in recent memory.

Yeah. It was so rad.

 

[Femmeworth]

Magi turns into shounenshit later on but the first few chapters are definitely awesome.

I bet that's when cosm-

It only gets better! The

Spoiler

war in Balbadd

is among the most well-done arcs in recent memory.

Heh.

 

[Dresden]

Haters will be expunged in the sea of flames when GOD MAGI hits the ground running.

 

[Haly]

Sorry, Aladdin being a goofball with Uso > *

 

[firehawk12]

Magi turns into shounenshit later on but the first few chapters are definitely awesome.

Great. lol

 

[Dresden]

I liked Aladdin goofing off but a recreation of the

Spoiler

birth of democracy

in magical notArabia with

Spoiler

Alibaba as Solon

is too good.

Also has awesome action. I want slow-mo cuts of Mor's knee smashing into a giant monkey demon's face, teeth and blood flying out as his nose gets crushed in. SO GOOD.

 

[Crash Station]

Sorry, Aladdin being a goofball with Uso > *

I do

Spoiler

miss Ugo

, but he was replaced with awesome!

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Has Sentai confirmed that they'd be dubbing it? I don't remember.

I guess they havent said if they will or will not, though they did say its coming this year.

 

[Hitokage]

Yawara

Yawara has three modes:

1. Yawara refusing to participate in the sport she excels in. This mode is just frustrating.

2. Yawara actually participating in said sport. Fun times can be had here.

3. Relationship drama, including everything involving a certain reporter. I suggest you keep sharp objects locked away before you start having bad thoughts here.

 

[Kazzy]

It's entirely possible for shounen series to have satisfying conclusions--I'm biased, but just about any major arc in One Piece springs to mind. Often multiple episodes will be devoted to aftermath and tying up any immediate loose ends. It's been forever since I've seen the Soul Society arc in Bleach, but your sentiments seem to echo the pattern for the ends of later arcs--there's a climax in the form of a battle, and then some token emotional catharsis that is summarily shoved aside to make room for the next arc. Post-climax resolutions seem like they should be prime spots for inserting some character development, but satisfyingly ending an arc is apparently trickier business than it seems. (or, and much more likely, Kubo is the world's biggest hack.)

Also, if you think that Bleach has underwhelming arc payoffs, NEVER touch Fairy Tail.

Before I dropped the show entirely, I was curious and decided to jump forward a few (hundred) episodes, mainly to see if anything actually does progress. I was relieved, and also a little sad to see that the main cast essentially haven't progressed at all. Even the scant character moments were continually undercut with goofy comedy , which had become even more apparent at that point.

I pretty much stopped about halfway through the Hueco-Mundo arc so never saw it through, but what happened with that, something similar?

And don't worry, everything about Fairly Tale looks horrendous, there is no worry about me trying it.

 

[cajunator]

Before I dropped the show entirely, I was curious and decided to jump forward a few (hundred) episodes, mainly to see if anything actually does progress. I was relieved, and also a little sad to see that the main cast essentially haven't progressed at all. Even the scant character moments were continually undercut with goofy comedy , which had become even more apparent at that point.

I pretty much stopped about halfway through the Hueco-Mundo arc so never saw it through, but what happened with that, something similar?

And don't worry, everything about Fairly Tale looks horrendous, there is no worry about me trying it.

but....Juvia

 

[Jex]

The ten year old girl in all of us, no doubt.

I don't think she's interested in warfare, weaponry, mecha of guerilla fighting. It's a bit of an odd mix.

 

[Hitokage]

I don't think she's interested in warfare, weaponry, mecha of guerilla fighting. It's a bit of an odd mix.

Well, not everyone's inner girl is so stereotypical.

 

[firehawk12]

Yawara has three modes:

1. Yawara refusing to participate in the sport she excels in. This mode is just frustrating.

2. Yawara actually participating in said sport. Fun times can be had here.

3. Relationship drama, including everything involving a certain reporter. I suggest you keep sharp objects locked away before you start having bad thoughts here.

Wait, is Yawara x Reporter really the canon pairing? Isn't that... illegal?! lol

 

[cajunator]

Well, not everyone's inner girl is so stereotypical.

My inner girl is a bit of Tank-girl, Katy Perry, and Pink. she's a boisterous one.

 

[Envelope]

The war arc in Magi drags a bit, and it has a bit too much shonen powerups, but otherwise it is a good arc, reminds me a lot of FMA.

Worst part was

Spoiler

the citizens first being "YEAH A REPUBLIC" 5 minutes later "RAH KILL THE NOBLES" 5 minutes later "YEAH A REPUBLIC".

 

[Jex]

Wait, is Yawara x Reporter really the canon pairing? Isn't that... illegal?! lol

Wait, you didn't see that coming?

 

[cajunator]

The war arc in Magi drags a bit, and it has a bit too much shonen powerups, but otherwise it is a good arc, reminds me a lot of FMA.

But the characters designs and art. ohhhhh myyyyy redacted.
Unless this is a different manga than what I'm thinking about.
Is Magi and Magico the same?

 

[1stStrike]

Time to finish up the last 6 episodes of Stein's Gate. I'm looking forward to how this pans out.

After that I guess I'll need to find another series to watch.

 

[firehawk12]

Wait, you didn't see that coming?

I honestly expected her to hook up with some as-of-yet to be introduced Judo high school boy... because well, it's kind of creepy otherwise. lol

 

[Envelope]

But the characters designs and art. ohhhhh myyyyy redacted.
Unless this is a different manga than what I'm thinking about.
Is Magi and Magico the same?

Nope, different series.

 

[Hitokage]

Wait, is Yawara x Reporter really the canon pairing? Isn't that... illegal?! lol

Oh, the term "pairing" is used really loosely in Yawara. Rich guy is a transparently two-faced sleaze who is painful to watch, and the reporter has no spine whatsoever which makes you want to punch your own crotch. I hope you're not a fan of progress because you won't find much here!

 

[Crash Station]

But the characters designs and art. ohhhhh myyyyy redacted.
Unless this is a different manga than what I'm thinking about.
Is Magi and Magico the same?

No, Magi and Magico are 2 different series.

 

[cajunator]

Nope, different series.

Oh. K.
Confusing.

But Magico is suuuuuperhnnng.
It so fucking is. Every single page of it.

 

[firehawk12]

Oh, the term "pairing" is used really loosely in Yawara. Rich guy is a transparently two-faced sleaze who is painful to watch, and the reporter has no spine whatsoever which makes you want to punch your own crotch. I hope you're not a fan of progress because you won't find much here!

Well... it's a hundred and twenty four episodes so I can't expect that much. lol

It's probably not something to be marathoned though, I take it.