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Spring Anime 2012 III | AITAKATTA YES!
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PdotMichael
Banned
non-clamp Saya looks amazing, although the story is probably still shit
But can she protect them from high ticket prices?!
Dedication Through Light
Member
Kuroko's Basketball 9
The action between Kuroko and Kagami was quite intense. They were huffing and puffing so much. They were so rough that the sweat formed pools. I love this action and want so much more.
The action between Kuroko and Kagami was quite intense. They were huffing and puffing so much. They were so rough that the sweat formed pools. I love this action and want so much more.
K-ON! 4
Whoa, this one had actual music playing and everything. Poor Mio, undermined at every turn. And I guess Mugi is a glorified plot device at this point? "Oh you have a beach house", "My family own this store", okay. Anyway, a beach episode that didn't feel shameless, who'd have thought it? It now seems apparent that Mio being continually tortured has become a prevailing theme.
Things have been so laidback so far that the introduction of an overarching storyline almost went unnoticed. Since when did Yui get halfway competent? Its been what, three months since the beginning of the series? Between this and the test she is becoming something of an idiot savant. The animation in the firework scene was particuarly lovely, it was suprisngly emotional too.
They have it figured.
K-ON! 5
...and so does she!
The teacher seemed far too conspicuous not to have a dark-past, and here it is! I'm liking Sawako's apparent delusions, her scenes were probably the best part of the episode for me. The running sequence being the highlight. Then again I always warm to characters that acts as the voice of the audience, and her calling out their slacking certainly fit that. And with that Yui can now sing! So, Yui is definitely a savant then...and an idiot!
And am I right in thinking that Mugi just likes seeing people bonding? Or am I simply overthinking it? At least this can count as some degree of character development for her.
This series is simultaneously going faster/slower than I was anticipating, sure its practically built around those slow moments in the music room, but I thought it would be bookended by the school festival, and that looks as though it could be as early as the next episode!
Whoa, this one had actual music playing and everything. Poor Mio, undermined at every turn. And I guess Mugi is a glorified plot device at this point? "Oh you have a beach house", "My family own this store", okay. Anyway, a beach episode that didn't feel shameless, who'd have thought it? It now seems apparent that Mio being continually tortured has become a prevailing theme.
Things have been so laidback so far that the introduction of an overarching storyline almost went unnoticed. Since when did Yui get halfway competent? Its been what, three months since the beginning of the series? Between this and the test she is becoming something of an idiot savant. The animation in the firework scene was particuarly lovely, it was suprisngly emotional too.
They have it figured.
K-ON! 5
...and so does she!
The teacher seemed far too conspicuous not to have a dark-past, and here it is! I'm liking Sawako's apparent delusions, her scenes were probably the best part of the episode for me. The running sequence being the highlight. Then again I always warm to characters that acts as the voice of the audience, and her calling out their slacking certainly fit that. And with that Yui can now sing! So, Yui is definitely a savant then...and an idiot!
And am I right in thinking that Mugi just likes seeing people bonding? Or am I simply overthinking it? At least this can count as some degree of character development for her.
This series is simultaneously going faster/slower than I was anticipating, sure its practically built around those slow moments in the music room, but I thought it would be bookended by the school festival, and that looks as though it could be as early as the next episode!
Ivan A Nguyen
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I've been watching exclusively on hulu so this is from where the arc starts to where I am currently at.
One Piece 391-405
The celestials and the slave trade are introduced in this arc. The secret history of the world is hinted at, and rightfully pushed away. It's sometimes hard to believe that One Piece is so huge. Someone is getting sold into slavery and the rescue seems like the standard shonen fair. Bad guys are punched, people cheer, and a bunch of new pirates are introduced. Except,
This seems to be the turning point of the anime. Up until this point the navy was like "Oh it's those guys who all look alike and we can smack them down fairly easily lets run away and all have fun!" Has changed to, "It's those guys who have killer powers and are going to relentlessly hunt us down until we are but dust in the wind. Even then they will collect the dust, melt it into glass, and toss it into the bottom of the sea."
So the
I had heard there was a time skip in this anime so I went to check the manga to see if I could skip any filler. Turns out I was wrong.
One Piece 408-421
So there's another arc and it's Luffy on an island full of
It isn't filler so I trudge though it. This is the first time they really bring up the execution of Ace and the war they expect. For some reason I never gave this much though. When the arc ends I figured there would be no war so everyone was freaking out for nothing.
My friend tells me that the crew's side stories were not in the manga, some of them are really funny, and that's something I've always enjoyed with One Piece.
One Piece 422-425 and 430-456
I like Hancock and Luffy. They are cute together. The prison arc was what I expected to lead into the time skip. It made perfect sense. You take the main character, put him in the world's worst prison, and you lose a few years. Maybe he gets busted out by his powered up crew later. Damn was I wrong.
This arc stands out for me because of the okama way theme. The inclusion of Bon Clay and Ivanko were just great. It made being gay just seem like being really happy. There was never anything lecherous about it. The ending of his arc is heart breaking as I come to realize that
There was some filler for the movie in there, but the movies are not on hulu so I'm skipping them.
One Piece 457-487 (where I'm currently at)
I wouldn't be surprised to find out that One Piece makes an ass ton of money off of toys. It seems like they have people devoted to just coming up with creative characters that get only a little screen time. They also do a good job of having how they dress and present themselves tell a story about who they are.
The one thing that bothers me is how short Jumbei's legs must be. Half the time he is running, but it seems like he covers no ground at all because when it serves the story, everyone else catches up with him.
One Piece 391-405
The celestials and the slave trade are introduced in this arc. The secret history of the world is hinted at, and rightfully pushed away. It's sometimes hard to believe that One Piece is so huge. Someone is getting sold into slavery and the rescue seems like the standard shonen fair. Bad guys are punched, people cheer, and a bunch of new pirates are introduced. Except,
it all goes to hell! The gang is suddenly outclassed and is getting their asses handed to them.
So the
crew gets scattered to the 4 corners of the earth and everyone has their own little adventures.
One Piece 408-421
So there's another arc and it's Luffy on an island full of
warrior women.
My friend tells me that the crew's side stories were not in the manga, some of them are really funny, and that's something I've always enjoyed with One Piece.
One Piece 422-425 and 430-456
I like Hancock and Luffy. They are cute together. The prison arc was what I expected to lead into the time skip. It made perfect sense. You take the main character, put him in the world's worst prison, and you lose a few years. Maybe he gets busted out by his powered up crew later. Damn was I wrong.
This arc stands out for me because of the okama way theme. The inclusion of Bon Clay and Ivanko were just great. It made being gay just seem like being really happy. There was never anything lecherous about it. The ending of his arc is heart breaking as I come to realize that
there might be a pirate war and that luffy might lose Ace. The use of the life paper was a better indicator of how dire Ace's situation was than showing the guy beat up.
There was some filler for the movie in there, but the movies are not on hulu so I'm skipping them.
One Piece 457-487 (where I'm currently at)
I wouldn't be surprised to find out that One Piece makes an ass ton of money off of toys. It seems like they have people devoted to just coming up with creative characters that get only a little screen time. They also do a good job of having how they dress and present themselves tell a story about who they are.
The great pirate war starts and things seem to be going good for the pirates. Megatons are dropped about who luffy and ace are, but people trudge on. Then Whitebeard becomes a human domino, Ace douses his organs with magma, and Oars takes a dirt nap on a fence. It's madness. The death of Ace was almost senseless, but unless he was joining the straw hat crew, then he didn't really need to be around after his rescue anyway.
Dedication Through Light
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You were anticipating a time skip that much? Anyway I kind of disagree
Ace could have easily remained around, I thought he would have fit in to the strawhats well, he would have just left and followed his brother on adventures around the world having fun and what not, it would have been epic. I still get so emotional from that scene, my Ace!
I loved impel down-marineford-goa.
Ivan A Nguyen
Member
The crew gets
scattered like that, and it seems like the perfect time. It took them a while to reach that far, for them to get back there on their own seems like it would be a good place for a time skip.
in jail
He is too broken to join the strawhats plus it wouldn't make sense story wise.
Dedication Through Light
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I liked showing the other players, Koganai is nice, and Kise was funny.
After finishing Code Geass, I'm horrifyingly near the end of my backlog. Considering what the summer season looks like, it may be break time once Fate s2 finishes.
impossible. the backlog never ends.
Dedication Through Light
Member
He'd fit in with the powerful trio, and personality wise as well, one of the best aspects in the Alabasta times.
PdotMichael
Banned
After finishing Code Geass, I'm horrifyingly near the end of my backlog. Considering what the summer season looks like, it may be break time once Fate s2 finishes.
But you watch Code Geass so it's not like you have quality standards or something
After finishing Code Geass, I'm horrifyingly near the end of my backlog. Considering what the summer season looks like, it may be break time once Fate s2 finishes.
But isn't that an achievement? AnimeGAF, forever self-loathing.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
After finishing Code Geass, I'm horrifyingly near the end of my backlog. Considering what the summer season looks like, it may be break time once Fate s2 finishes.
I don't see how anyone could reach the end of their backlog unless they've had way too much free time or have very restricted tastes.
I really love this arc cause it's one of the few ones where it's only focused on Luffy and plus Buggy and Bon Clay come back, two of the greatest characters in One Piece
Even now, I still think Ace overshadows everyone in the group, plus remember he was already in the New World so it kinda ruins the purpose of adventuring.
The decision matters. It's the difference between Princess Lover and Mashiro. Not all harems are the same nor equivalent.
You get it.
Key animes are definitely harems. Let's not be disingenuous when we're saying Bakemonogatari is one.
Edit: The whole route thing has little meaning in their respective adaptations. Key animes aren't like the Amagami SS anime. Or Yosuga no Sora for that matter.
I agree. The emphasis on the other players and their unique skills, made this episode shine.
Sailor Moon S 117:
Apparently this was the final episode of Sailor Moon S for which Ikuhara served as episode director. Apart from a few moments like the bizarre whistle-men it didn't exactly exude his touch, but it was an okay episode. The series has been in a bit of a slump, and I'd really like to see something that doesn't
soon because
.
At least this episode had
, which gave me an image that I expect to get a lot of mileage out of:
Sailor Moon S 118:
Finally, an entertaining episode again.
Also, Chibiusa legitimately useful for once. I'm really starting to feel Haruka and Michiru's diminished presence in the show, so at least there's someone else to pick up their slack now.
yaranaika?
Apparently this was the final episode of Sailor Moon S for which Ikuhara served as episode director. Apart from a few moments like the bizarre whistle-men it didn't exactly exude his touch, but it was an okay episode. The series has been in a bit of a slump, and I'd really like to see something that doesn't
revolve around Hotaru
even if she's an important character, she's really boring
At least this episode had
Death Busters twister
Sailor Moon S 118:
Finally, an entertaining episode again.
Tomoe eating junk food on his front porch, an amazing gambling-themed Daimon fight, and JUUUUUUMANJIIIIIIIIIIIII!
Also, Chibiusa legitimately useful for once. I'm really starting to feel Haruka and Michiru's diminished presence in the show, so at least there's someone else to pick up their slack now.
dakkumauji
Member
Kuroko no Basket 09
Very nice episode. I liked the focus on the seniors which is something you usually don't see in shounens. Still looks great of course.
Very nice episode. I liked the focus on the seniors which is something you usually don't see in shounens. Still looks great of course.
After finishing Code Geass, I'm horrifyingly near the end of my backlog. Considering what the summer season looks like, it may be break time once Fate s2 finishes.
Can such an absurdity exist?
Here you have a higher quality version of that picture, extracted from the first GAM (http://www.gainax.co.jp/soft/gam/index.html):
GAM GAINAX NET Art Museum said:
It was disappointing to see how they didn't release more of these after the fourth volume!
Kuroyukihime is the bestttttest
Not under Chiyu's watch.
It does!
Quality standards when it comes to anime? I don't believe there is such a thing; there's far too much subjectivity involved. Besides, your very statement is contradictory, my man!PdotMichael said:
Watanabe Kazuma said:
Yeah, I thought it would be a relief, but given my current work/life schedule it's advantageous to have something I can watch in 20 minute bursts before I go to bed.
hosannainexcelsis said:
Yes. Moe and slice of life are automatically ignored. That's at least 66.7% of all anime. I'm not into sports or harem series, either. This season, the only current show I've watched is Fate/Zero. Last season, ditto. But ideally I'd be watching one currently airing series while watching another that has already finished (like I did with Fate and Steins;Gate / Geass).
tl;dr, my backlog wasn't very big anyway. It just had some stuff I had put off for a while. I've still got some long-ish series (Rurouni Kenshin, Gintama) and I plan to try watching Cowboy Bebop and Mawaru Penguindrum. Maybe by the time I finish those we'll be in the winter season ;P
Meh, Chiyu can suck it. Sorry Taku.
Depressing.
Ultimadrago
Member
"Oh boy, oh boy." etc, etc.
Femmeworth
Banned
I can't wait for the day that she protects Blu-ray players (again).
Chet Rippo
Member
Yeah, that's pretty much Mugi's job in the first season, and her whole yuri love is never expanded upon in the anime at all. And there's a reason the first season kind of goes through the year fast, you'll see in a few episodes.
Birdy The Mighty (1996) 1-4 (FINAL)
Having finished Decode a few weeks back, watching the OVA of the original Birdy was an odd experience. Adapted from an abandoned manga (that would later be remade by the same author), watching the OVA was like watching a proof of concept for what we now see in Decode. Like a writer revealing the original ideas for the story we now see today and you find yourself thinking, Thats interesting... Its a good thing the author didnt do that though.
Nothing is truly fleshed out, but to be fair, what more could you expect from a four-episode OVA with about 30 minutes for each episode?
Without gushing over Decode too much, Ill just say that I prefered everything in Decode over that of the OVA. Character designs, action, soundtrack. That's not to say the OVA is awful, but Decode had very clean art direction and a fantastic soundtrack to accompany it's action. One could say that it had more time to flesh out the characters, but I feel like the OVA could have gone beyond its constraints and delivered something other than paltry character development and simplistic plot. Im not entirely sure what potential Madhouse saw in this. Its a good thing I saw Decode before this or I probably would have been angry about the viewing experience rather than perplexed. 2/5
Having finished Decode a few weeks back, watching the OVA of the original Birdy was an odd experience. Adapted from an abandoned manga (that would later be remade by the same author), watching the OVA was like watching a proof of concept for what we now see in Decode. Like a writer revealing the original ideas for the story we now see today and you find yourself thinking, Thats interesting... Its a good thing the author didnt do that though.
Nothing is truly fleshed out, but to be fair, what more could you expect from a four-episode OVA with about 30 minutes for each episode?
Birdy comes off as a loose cannon cop who doesnt play by the rules. While she was genuinely remorseful in Decode for murdering Tsutomu and treated the care of his body as a moral obligation, in the OVA it seems like Birdy took care of Tsutomu out of lawful obligation. A task ordered by the higher-ups. Its very bothersome that the show doesnt address what exactly has happened to Tsutomu, what will be of his physical body or if hell ever know a life separate from Birdys entity. What was even more bothersome was that in the first episode, Birdys backstory is introduced and its never addressed again. In it, the audience is given a slight hint that Revi has murdered Violin, someone we are led to assume was close to Birdy. Were not however, told who Violin is, why she is important to Birdy or what Revi had against Violin.
Without gushing over Decode too much, Ill just say that I prefered everything in Decode over that of the OVA. Character designs, action, soundtrack. That's not to say the OVA is awful, but Decode had very clean art direction and a fantastic soundtrack to accompany it's action. One could say that it had more time to flesh out the characters, but I feel like the OVA could have gone beyond its constraints and delivered something other than paltry character development and simplistic plot. Im not entirely sure what potential Madhouse saw in this. Its a good thing I saw Decode before this or I probably would have been angry about the viewing experience rather than perplexed. 2/5
hosannainexcelsis
Member
I certainly respect that everyone has their own interests, but I can't help feeling that by restricting your gaze as much as you do you might be missing out on anime you'd enjoy. I don't know what you've seen, but have you tried more offbeat shows such as Gankutsuou, Mononoke, or Tatami Galaxy? Well-made shows that may be a bit outside your comfort zone but offer a powerful experience you can't get anywhere else, such as Haibane Renmei, Mushishi, or Wandering Son (from the director of Fate/Zero!)? Older shows such as Dirty Pair, Future Boy Conan, or Legend of the Galactic Heroes? Movies such as Genius Party, Memories, or Hosoda's One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island?
You can take or leave these suggestions as you please, but they'd be good departure points for further exploration of the history of anime if you feel so inclined. I know some people consider having a backlog a burden, but I view it as a positive - there's always something to look forward to.
At any rate, if you want an airing show to watch during the summer, I'd suggest Binbougami ga!. It's a comedy, from the director of Gintama, that doesn't fit into any of the categories you mention. The chapter of the manga that I read was hilarious, and fits the strengths that this anime team has already shown, so I expect the show to be quite good.
I wish I can do that. Every week, I find a new anime to watch so my backlog is always expanding.
Ultimadrago
Member
Sankarea 9
The person from this show with usually the least to say has a bit more to by this mark of the story. Starting with her commenting on her brother's focused attitude as of late with a zombie waifu to maintain and moving onto a mini-mystery involving
It was uneventful, but inoffensive.
This episode was nothing special, but I still like this character the best for having a soft talking voice and little to say, usually. The ones that talk the most in this show (unfortunately those that take up most of the narrative) are the people that annoy me and do the things that helped make this show less interesting and more "eye-rolling." Then the end shoehorns some
In the end, not "noteworthy", but I liked it more than the last two or three. Plus, anything is better than Wanko's whining and romantic troubles..
The one that usually has the least to say...
The person from this show with usually the least to say has a bit more to by this mark of the story. Starting with her commenting on her brother's focused attitude as of late with a zombie waifu to maintain and moving onto a mini-mystery involving
her school friends and a teacher that they suspect is a zombie.
This episode was nothing special, but I still like this character the best for having a soft talking voice and little to say, usually. The ones that talk the most in this show (unfortunately those that take up most of the narrative) are the people that annoy me and do the things that helped make this show less interesting and more "eye-rolling." Then the end shoehorns some
development between Rea and her, with Rea being the new mother figure she never had or some drivel.
In the end, not "noteworthy", but I liked it more than the last two or three. Plus, anything is better than Wanko's whining and romantic troubles..
Suite Precure 8
Siren scribbling on her notepad was :cajun as hell
For once, life is going well for Kanade and Hibiki. There's no misunderstandings or aggravations, they're going to write about each other for a school paper, and Kanade is making Hibiki all the cakes she asks for.
Siren understands the tsundere mind so well
This episode was really more about Siren than it was about the Precure. I could easily see
The goggles don't even need to be on max for some of these scenes~
Siren knows that she needs to keep Hibiki and Kanade on bad terms with each other, since then they'll be unable to function adequately as Precure. She decides that she, not Kanade, should be Hibiki's best friend, and so sets out to learn everything there is to know about Hibiki. (hence the notepad.)
poor Kanade got NTR'd hard during this episode
This was a good episode, not only because it didn't focus on "Oh, Kanade and Hibiki having another argument", but on how Siren's plan was changing her just as much as it was changing Hibiki. Some nice character growth going on here.
Siren scribbling on her notepad was :cajun as hell
For once, life is going well for Kanade and Hibiki. There's no misunderstandings or aggravations, they're going to write about each other for a school paper, and Kanade is making Hibiki all the cakes she asks for.
Siren understands the tsundere mind so well
This episode was really more about Siren than it was about the Precure. I could easily see
her potentially switching sides later on, considering how much Hibiki's friendship was effecting her despite her refusal to accept it. Another tsundere!
The goggles don't even need to be on max for some of these scenes~
Siren knows that she needs to keep Hibiki and Kanade on bad terms with each other, since then they'll be unable to function adequately as Precure. She decides that she, not Kanade, should be Hibiki's best friend, and so sets out to learn everything there is to know about Hibiki. (hence the notepad.)
I liked how the charade ended, not with Siren outing herself as not really a friend, but simply releazing that she hadn't succeeded in ruining Hibiki's and Kanade's relationship. As I said, I really can see her switching teams later on.
poor Kanade got NTR'd hard during this episode
This was a good episode, not only because it didn't focus on "Oh, Kanade and Hibiki having another argument", but on how Siren's plan was changing her just as much as it was changing Hibiki. Some nice character growth going on here.
Sailor Moon S 119:
Well that suddenly turned serious. And just when
, too.
I probably shouldn't even be thinking about these things, but
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Sailor Moon S 120:
Wow, that was a pretty packed episode.
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Mimete's MacGyver'd taser was pretty great.
It took Chibiusa THIS long to begin taking advantage of the time paradox?
Well that suddenly turned serious. And just when
Uranus and Neptune were able to stop worrying about having to kill people to complete their mission
I probably shouldn't even be thinking about these things, but
how is Hotaru getting enough power to awaken when the Death Busters haven't successfully recovered a single pure heart over the course of the entire season? Does just being in close proximity to pure hearts help? It would certainly explain why she's suddenly gained so much power after beginning to associate with Chibiusa and the others
Sailor Moon S 120:
I kind of feel for Pluto, being the only adult in a group of impulsive teenagers.
Wow, that was a pretty packed episode.
Tomoe's backstory, infiltration of his private academy, a prolonged fight, and Mimete's death all in 20 minutes. That was a pretty horrifying way for Mimete to go, but I suppose it was an attempt at irony considering how television-obsessed she was
Also, apparently there's some greater evil controlling Tomoe. I can't tell whether he accidentally created some kind of miniature sentient universe or what, but regardless, someone apparently never saw Bagi.
Mimete's MacGyver'd taser was pretty great.
Ultimadrago
Member
Upotte!! 9
Some "Buy the BD's!" censoring here, some British bosom exploitation there and some
over on that side.
Well, the next episode will be the last. Praise be. It with either be a
or weak sauce. I can't say that I care at this point, but here's to nothing.
Best girls read during beach episodes.
Some "Buy the BD's!" censoring here, some British bosom exploitation there and some
gun-toting party crashers
Well, the next episode will be the last. Praise be. It with either be a
better action scene like a couple in the tournament
MotionBlue
Member
Sankarea 09
Mero could so easily steal the spotlight in this show.
Mero could so easily steal the spotlight in this show.
Chet Rippo
Member
That's because you hate fun.
It's not fun though.
Chet Rippo
Member
My point still stands.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Yeah, I consider those two distinct.
Ranma being the perfect example, even if it doesn't have an ending.
Senjou > all.In my opinion he should've been paired with.Kanbaru
Or.Karen
That's why I think a show where the guy makes a choice isn't a harem. At the very least, modern harems don't work that way.
I don't really know this franchise unfortunately...
This is the beginning of "yuri goggles".
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Korra no Densetsu 8
So, first the show becomes Batman and then it gets kind of heavy-handed with the faux post 9-11 racism. Anyway, as I said a few weeks ago, I just hope that
the counsellor is not Amon
I dunno, fun usually involves things like creative, high-energy visuals and direction that are actually fun. Upotte is "fun" if you're new to anime maybe, otherwise it's just more non-amusing perv crap.
Better than that "Mama" garbage from Mero.
Not even. It's either Kanbaru, Karen, or bust.
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