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[wonzo]

don't forget to check out Dusk Maiden of Amnesia as the past few episodes have been really good!

 

[Soma]

Serial Experiments Lain 01

That was... weird.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Serial Experiments Lain 01

That was... weird.

It'll only get weirder.

 

[OceanBlue]

I can't wait for Summer, I finally have time to catch up on my backlog.

But summer looks to be so interesting.

For me, anyway.

 

[Regulus Tera]

I think this is literally the last thing I expected to read in an AnimeGAF OT.

Thank you for that.

There's always an AMV for everything.

 

[Chet Rippo]

girls don't poop

The Doujins I read say otherwise I mean, I have no idea what you're talking about.

 

[Dresden]

Summer should be pretty good. Natsuyuki yo.

 

[Branduil]

Serial Experiments Lain 01

That was... weird.

And you don't seem to understand.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

I can't wait for Summer, I finally have time to catch up on my backlog.

Fall looks to be my backlog season; only one show I'm actually looking forward to, whereas summer has five.

 

[Ultimadrago]

You're going to be watching more.

You don't say no to Munakata.

You won't say no to Munakata.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

If it had more than a handful of good episodes I would have mentioned it but it's really been incredibly inconsistent and I don't just mean the animation. It's had some of my favourites episodes of the whole season but I can't really recommend it when it's failed to maintain any kind of standard of quality.

There've only been three episodes that I can point to for their lesser qualities, and even then the list varies from person to person. You have to see the series OT to believe it, Jex—Duckroll's convinced that this is the most divisive anime of the season, and it sure is if you ask me. I'd recommend it just to see what one thinks of it: Lupin newcomers really like it; post-Osumi fans find parts of it revolting; and, as a Masaaki Osumi fan and a general Lupin fan, I find it pretty good in spite of the inconsistencies.

 

[Femmeworth]

Fall looks to be my backlog season; only one show I'm actually looking forward to, whereas summer has five.

Has everything for the fall already been announced?

 

[madp]

The Doujins I read say otherwise I mean, I have no idea what you're talking about.

There's admitting that you're a pervert, and then there's...........dude..........

I can't wait for Summer, I finally have time to catch up on my backlog.

Can't wait. I'm finally going to have time to marathon Gintama (among many other things).

 

[Brazil]

There's always an AMV for everything.

I...

I need some sleep.

 

[Regulus Tera]

I...

I need some sleep.

Neymar looks so dreamy when he dances it.~

Spoiler

Ai Se Eu Te Pego > Catch You Catch Me

 

[Chet Rippo]

There's admitting that you're a pervert, and then there's...........dude..........

They're not the best.

 

[dakkumauji]

Rosario Vampire 07

I like it when a girl comes in and tries to murder the main characters.
She got guts. I like her. She can stay.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

I've no interest in anything this Summer, at all. For me, it's all about the immense backlog of great anime, amidst all of my other artistic pursuits (turning myself into a film buff, looking into more obscure games, being a general critic of everything because I can't seem to specialize). Fujikoike got me back into anime, thankfully, but the industry's rather dry these days.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Has everything for the fall already been announced?

Never too early to start planning!

 

[Frosteey]

What're your interests, relative to what's on show this season? Shows like Lupin, KotS, MGX, and Cafe have excellent starts for the most part.

The jazz thing and Kyoto Animation thing are the only ones super compelling from a glance.

Lupin might be too lewd and I don't really like how the girlfriend show looks. No interest in the Eureka Seven universe.

Space show I'm not sure if I'd like it or how it looks and also I am wary of anything having to do with bros since the tragedies of Kimi to Boku and that one other show : (

I'll probably watch the Fate show eventually some day after it's finished.

Tsuritama is potentially something I would watch if I knew at all what it was.

Other than that there isn't really anything I'd even give a shot unless everyone ever loved them a lot.

 

[Ultimadrago]

Can't wait. I'm finally going to have time to marathon Gintama (among many other things).

Same here.

maybe Gintama, maybe picking One Piece back up even (if I can get myself back up into the shounenbro status again...), Noein, some stuff for a weekly watch.

A good amount of curiosity to be cured (and some maybe best left untouched).

 

[Jex]

Serial Experiments Lain 01

That was... weird.

It doesn't really get any less weird, thankfully.

 

[Brazil]

Summer will definitely be the season of One Piece.

I've already delayed my Water 7 debut for too long.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

I'm going to dig into Space Adventure Cobra, finish up Moyashimon (damn good comedy), and get to work on Michiko E Hatchin. Summer's my busy time.

 

[Lafiel]

There've only been three episodes that I can point to for their lesser qualities, and even then the list varies from person to person. You have to see the series OT to believe it, Jex—Duckroll's convinced that this is the most divisive anime of the season, and it sure is if you ask me. I'd recommend it just to see what one thinks of it: Lupin newcomers really like it; post-Osumi fans find parts of it revolting; and, as a Masaaki Osumi fan and a general Lupin fan, I find it pretty good in spite of the inconsistencies.

As disappointing as the show has been (in living up to my crazy hype pre-release) it's been more hit then miss for me, I'd still probably put it as my #3 behind Tsuritama and Kids on the slope.

Really need to get caught up on MGX, Hyouka, AKB0048, Space Brothers, and E7 AO first though.

Anyway this season is pretty good I guess, but it isn't as amazing as it could have been simply because E7 AO and Lupin have failed to keep up their momentum past their amazing first two episodes!

 

[Jex]

don't forget to check out Dusk Maiden of Amnesia as the past few episodes have been really good!

I really can't fit that in anywhere this season. I guess I'll save it for summer.

 

[Femmeworth]

I'm going to dig into Space Adventure Cobra, finish up Moyashimon (damn good comedy), and get to work on Michiko E Hatchin. Summer's my busy time.

If you like Moyashimon, how can you say nothing in the summer interests you?

 

[Jex]

As disappointing as the show has been (in living up to my crazy hype pre-release) it's been more hit then miss for me, I'd still probably put it as my #3 behind Tsuritama and Kids on the slope.

Really need to get caught up on MGX, Hyouka, AKB0048, Space Brothers, and E7 AO first though.

Anyway this season is pretty good I guess, but it isn't as amazing as it could have been simply because E7 AO and Lupin have failed to keep up their momentum past their amazing first two episodes!

Fate/Zero isn't anywhere on your list. Surely this is some kind of mistake.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

If you like Moyashimon, how can you say nothing in the summer interests you?

I'm going to hear all you's opinions first before making the plunge into shows that might be poorly-executed. Moyashimon might be conventionally-silly in a number of ways, but it's still really good at what it does.

Lupin really could have been better. But the premise does feel like an attempt to stay as far away from the TV specials as possible, even if it means doing so in a way that prohibits the kind of subtle character development that the show's trying to do. It doesn't help that Fujiko's not that interesting standalone. Lupin, gritty and/or silly, has always been about the gang's internal relationships and screwing about, not so much about lone characters. But Fujikoike's doing a fine job of introducing the relationships in interesting ways, so I won't complain too much about that.

 

[Dresden]

I'll be checking out:

Natsuyuki Rendezvous (i like matsuo)

Moyashimon Returns

Utakoi

Bimbogami (mad cosmic hype)

Swod Art Online (will probably be another shitty wish fulfillment hack clone)

Lagrange 2 (no idea why, I didn't even finish the first season)

Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita (seiji kishi is probably the biggest warning sign but . . . no idea)

Oda Nobuna no Yabou (genderbending sengoku show from deadhouse/gokumi . . . no idea why)

Tari Tari (can't be worse than sunrise's effort this season)

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I think there's four shows where I'm reasonably hopeful that they'll be somewhat good.

 

[Femmeworth]

I'm going to hear all you's opinions first before making the plunge into shows that might be poorly-executed. Moyashimon might be conventionally-silly in a number of ways, but it's still really good at what it does.

Moyashimon's second season airs during the summer. >_<

 

[Jex]

I'm going to hear all you's opinions first before making the plunge into shows that might be poorly-executed. Moyashimon might be conventionally-silly in a number of ways, but it's still really good at what it does.

I believe Femmeworth was referring to Moysahimon Season Two.

 

[trejo]

You people are insane.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

Shit, I forgot about that! Thanks. I'll definitely check that one out. But the way you phrased the post seemed rhetorical and vague, Femme.

 

[OceanBlue]

I'm going to hear all you's opinions first before making the plunge into shows that might be poorly-executed. Moyashimon might be conventionally-silly in a number of ways, but it's still really good at what it does.

Moyashimon Return airs in the summer.

 

[Jex]

I'll be checking out:

Swod Art Online (will probably be another shitty wish fulfillment hack clone)

From the extracts posted here, I don't think there's any 'probably' involved. It's certain.

 

[Femmeworth]

Shit, I forgot about that! Thanks. I'll definitely check that one out. But the way you phrased the post seemed rhetorical and vague, Femme.

Sorry, I was being vague on purpose. >_>

 

[Regulus Tera]

You people are insane.

>>implying trejo isn't already deep into the void

 

[Jex]

There've only been three episodes that I can point to for their lesser qualities, and even then the list varies from person to person. You have to see the series OT to believe it, Jex—Duckroll's convinced that this is the most divisive anime of the season, and it sure is if you ask me. I'd recommend it just to see what one thinks of it: Lupin newcomers really like it; post-Osumi fans find parts of it revolting; and, as a Masaaki Osumi fan and a general Lupin fan, I find it pretty good in spite of the inconsistencies.

I can certainly agree that the show has been divisive, at least over which episodes people think are good, bad or average.

 

[Lafiel]

Fate/Zero isn't anywhere on your list. Surely this is some kind of mistake.

It's really good and probably the most consistent show this season, but I kind of always forget about it, since it's a continuation of a show from fall.

 

[Dresden]

From the extracts posted here, I don't think there's any 'probably' involved. It's certain.

Probably certain. I did post them after all.

It'd be nice if we got a well-animated, good fantasy adventure show though.

 

[Jex]

You people are insane.

Water is wet.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

I guess it's all about determining the average quantity of episodes that viewers seem to think are middling, then. I'm at three, but some others might be at four or five (especially if they don't like the new Zenigata and Oscar).

Views are going to change after it concludes, too. I've seen how Anime-GAF initially treated Michiko with adulation, before opinions became more divisive.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Water is wet.

Jexhius is feeling feisty today! I think we've finally broken him.

 

[Jex]

Probably certain. I did post them after all.

It'd be nice if we got a well-animated, good fantasy adventure show though.

Considering what we know about the state of 'original anime', this would logically require a good manga or light novel source material for a studio to adapt. Do you know of such a thing?

 

[Hitokage]

Water is wet.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

Roses are red
Violets are blue
This is Anime-GAF
And that's damn true

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

I think there's four shows where I'm reasonably hopeful that they'll be somewhat good.

Based on your order, I assume we share hopes for the same four shows - Natsuyuki, Moyashimon, Utakoi, and Binbougami. All of which I'm excited for based on a combination of staff and material - director and subject seem ideally matched in all three cases. To this, I've also added Joshiraku - initially I wasn't sure about this, but having explored some of his past works I think Tsutomu Mizushima can handle crazy girl comedy in an entertaining way. With Masayoshi Tanaka (Ano Hana, Ano Natsu) as character designer, I'm hoping that it'll look good too.

 

[Ultimadrago]

Roses are red
Violets are blue
This is Anime-GAF
And that's damn true

*sniffle*

Beautiful.

 

[Jex]

Views are going to change after it concludes, too. I've seen how Anime-GAF initially treated Michiko with adulation, before opinions became more divisive.

I don't really know what caused that, but it's suffice to say that opinion about Michiko is hardly universal. I've still read a number of positive reviews for the show.

Still, as it seems like only a few people watched the show in it's entirety it's hard to say what the 'usual' reaction was.