I think the show is about Fujiko though. Future episodes should give us a better idea, but I think the first episode was framed the way it was because if Lupin isn't a major part of the first episode of a series called Lupid the Third, people would probably get upset.
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I think the show is about Fujiko though. Future episodes should give us a better idea, but I think the first episode was framed the way it was because if Lupin isn't a major part of the first episode of a series called Lupid the Third, people would probably get upset.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Mai Ritoru Poni: Yuujou wa Shoujo 03
Enjoyed this a lot more than the first two episodes as it shifts from the Yuujou wa Shoujo stuff and delves more into the intricacies everypony has instead.
Spike is a pretty neat character essentially the surrogate of the viewers who aren’t the intended demographic, so males in their young 20’s like myself. He claims to want to do nothing as goofy as the Grand Galloping Gala and tries to keep his distance away from the shenangians but really deep down he enjoys it as much as the rest of them
This episode is entirely predictable and really doesn’t go for anything crazy but it still works out really well in its execution. The girls all want to be Twilight’s bestest friend ever for a day and they all begin to jockey for that golden ticket but in means that are accurate and enjoyable to themselves.
The Benny Hill (but legally not!) chase scene was quite enjoyable and eventually leads to everypony realizing they’ve been ingrateful pricks to the great goddess Twilight. Twilight, being the greatest pony ever, does the right thing and is thus rewarded for it.
Although Princess Celestia seems to be a bit of a jerk herself, why didn’t she do that from the very start? And why does she like misleading Twilight as has been the case in the first 3 episodes? I don’t like her very much.
Enjoyed this a lot more than the first two episodes as it shifts from the Yuujou wa Shoujo stuff and delves more into the intricacies everypony has instead.
Spike is a pretty neat character essentially the surrogate of the viewers who aren’t the intended demographic, so males in their young 20’s like myself. He claims to want to do nothing as goofy as the Grand Galloping Gala and tries to keep his distance away from the shenangians but really deep down he enjoys it as much as the rest of them
This episode is entirely predictable and really doesn’t go for anything crazy but it still works out really well in its execution. The girls all want to be Twilight’s bestest friend ever for a day and they all begin to jockey for that golden ticket but in means that are accurate and enjoyable to themselves.
The Benny Hill (but legally not!) chase scene was quite enjoyable and eventually leads to everypony realizing they’ve been ingrateful pricks to the great goddess Twilight. Twilight, being the greatest pony ever, does the right thing and is thus rewarded for it.
Although Princess Celestia seems to be a bit of a jerk herself, why didn’t she do that from the very start? And why does she like misleading Twilight as has been the case in the first 3 episodes? I don’t like her very much.
I've read several chapters of the manga last year and thought it was alright. This means I'll probably enjoy the anime, if this statement holds true.
chickdigger802
Banned
Celestia is a tyrant!
He needed to focus on real life shit for a while.
Only because she has to be. Someone has to keep the ponies in line!
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Hellsing321
Member
Getting better Darkside but I see a distinct lack of "uguus", "kawaiis", "waifus", and "nakama".
C+. Needs improvement.
C+. Needs improvement.
Jex
Member
We can only have so may miracles per season.
dresden
It's nice to see Crunchyroll redeem themselves in one fell swoop!
yessss, this is gonna own
Jex
Member
I really can't be bothered to run the search, but we actually went here two years ago. Year, I remember.
Mai Ritoru Poni: Yuujou wa Shoujo 03
Enjoyed this a lot more than the first two episodes as it shifts from the Yuujou wa Shoujo stuff and delves more into the intricacies everypony has instead.
Spike is a pretty neat character essentially the surrogate of the viewers who arent the intended demographic, so males in their young 20s like myself. He claims to want to do nothing as goofy as the Grand Galloping Gala and tries to keep his distance away from the shenangians but really deep down he enjoys it as much as the rest of them
This episode is entirely predictable and really doesnt go for anything crazy but it still works out really well in its execution. The girls all want to be Twilights bestest friend ever for a day and they all begin to jockey for that golden ticket but in means that are accurate and enjoyable to themselves.
The Benny Hill (but legally not!) chase scene was quite enjoyable and eventually leads to everypony realizing theyve been ingrateful pricks to the great goddess Twilight. Twilight, being the greatest pony ever, does the right thing and is thus rewarded for it.
Although Princess Celestia seems to be a bit of a jerk herself, why didnt she do that from the very start? And why does she like misleading Twilight as has been the case in the first 3 episodes? I dont like her very much.
What is this bile and how can I make it go away?
Hobbes would be so proud.
Ivan A Nguyen
Member
Mai Ritoru Poni: Yuujou wa Shoujo 03
Enjoyed this a lot more than the first two episodes as it shifts from the Yuujou wa Shoujo stuff and delves more into the intricacies everypony has instead.
Spike is a pretty neat character essentially the surrogate of the viewers who arent the intended demographic, so males in their young 20s like myself. He claims to want to do nothing as goofy as the Grand Galloping Gala and tries to keep his distance away from the shenangians but really deep down he enjoys it as much as the rest of them
This episode is entirely predictable and really doesnt go for anything crazy but it still works out really well in its execution. The girls all want to be Twilights bestest friend ever for a day and they all begin to jockey for that golden ticket but in means that are accurate and enjoyable to themselves.
The Benny Hill (but legally not!) chase scene was quite enjoyable and eventually leads to everypony realizing theyve been ingrateful pricks to the great goddess Twilight. Twilight, being the greatest pony ever, does the right thing and is thus rewarded for it.
Although Princess Celestia seems to be a bit of a jerk herself, why didnt see do that from the very start? And why does she like misleading Twilight as has been the case in the first 3 episodes? I dont like her very much.
Princess Trollestia does this all the time. She makes twilight live in a library in a town that never seems to read. She saddles her student with at pet/servant that could destroy her and all her friends. There's a theory that she's even responsible for the maine 6 not achieving their full potential and thus stuck around in Ponyville.
(I read this somewhere buy my wife doesn't buy it.)
Rainbow Dash got a government job. (The princess)
Rarity is a talented designer who is more suited for the capitol (maybe the princess wouldn't let her open shop there?)
Fluttershy lives on a nature preserve with no neighbors. (The princess)
Pinkie Pie has a wild child spirit, but stays in one town instead of being a nomadic partier. (Is the cake shop housing her at The princess's request?)
Apple Jack has a farm that is constantly the only farm producing apples, but is always cash poor. (The princess price fixes the apples to keep her from success?)
All of this is needed to gather the elements of harmony for it's important moment for when her sister comes back after Trollestia imprisons her on the Moon for 1000 years.
Fear Trollestia. She is not to be trusted.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
AnimeGAF RIP.
It had a good run.
It had a good run.
Jex
Member
Did it?
Hellsing321
Member
Well it had a run
So you're saying that Omigawa will be the new hot female lead?
The infinite perpetuation of animegaf is evidenced once again.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Well, I suppose that depends on your definition of 'good'.
Did something happen?
So Funimation picked up Sankarea
I guess that's something. They really dropped the ball when it comes to simulcasts, CR is leagues ahead of them.
I guess that's something. They really dropped the ball when it comes to simulcasts, CR is leagues ahead of them.
a fate worse than death
ARE YOU READY, MOTHERFUCKERS?! In 24 hours, Fate/Zero S2 will resume streaming on Nicovideo. The gods of Aniplex smiles upon us. Today in Japan they screened the first two episodes of S2 (ep14 and ep15) at a special event, and the impressions are overwhelmingly positive. The quality of the animation and the direction in the major battle that picks off where the cliffhanger of last season left off is said to be visually amazing and on par with high production theatrical anime.
MY PANTS ARE OFF! I'M READY!!!!!!!!!
Oh yeah. SO hyped. I'll spend whatever it takes to own box 2 of this.
Why does it hurt so bad? Why wont the tears stop?
Acchi Kocchi - 01
3 pics.
Ahoge
Character who looks like she was copy and pasted from Lucky Star
Neko mode.
Boringly standard stuff.
boringly standard OMGCUTE stuff. I will check this out.
KALEIDOstar is a great series. I recommend it to anyone.
NOW WE'RE TALKING!!
Okay, it's not anyone's imagination. The director of Sankarea
has also worked on storyboarding and directing for:
Arakawa Under the Bridge
Madoka
Hidamarki Sketch
Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko
He's really a SHAFT man! Or so claims ANN. Which could mean nothing.
This can only lead to greatness. The more SHAFT the better.
Something something worth a thousand words something. I guess I'll accept that there was some deeper meaning or serious consideration involved because it's Jex.
nah. It was standard length. the pictures pad it.
Acchi Kocchi 01
This is definitely cute. No other way around it.
A cute anime and I like it. It doesn't do anything amazing, but it looks nice, I like the antics of the characters, I actually got their names halfway into the episode so they at least stand out to me in their one character note ways, and the romance here is actually pretty nice. No need for working out feelings or anything like that, it's there and that's about it.
Oh god I really really need to watch this ;_;
Hellsing321
Member
Its been that way for the past few seasons. Most times their "simulcasts" are weeks after they air in Japan.
Ultimadrago
Member
Jex double posts today while cajunator multi-quotes.
What's going on here?
This is unfortunate. My adventures had only begun...
What's going on here?
This is unfortunate. My adventures had only begun...
PdotMichael
Banned
Your have over 2,000 posts and you're still a junior. How is this possible?
Ultimadrago
Member
PdotMichael is Jesus.
But we already knew this.
AnimeGaf is a vacuum, man...a vacuum!
needs more gifs
Magic.
Been there already.
I remember one of those threads delivering this gem.
Isn't that adding fuel to a fire somewhere.
Theonik
Member
The gravity of the Mai Ritoru Poni is too strong causing a dishtorshiun in the thread.
First post here, feels weird, also my joke was probably lame meh
Mahou?!
Femmeworth
Banned
A Shaun of the Dead reference? That's one cheap ploy to get me interested in the show. Damn it, it's working! :\
This is a misconception!
Wait wait wait wait. Why did this only now get mentioned. It's a good thing someone knows to post the important stuff. I have to check this out now.
Yurumate3Dei 1
yet another short i'll end up watching regardless of its quality.
yet another short i'll end up watching regardless of its quality.
it's not bad at all!
cricket bats are pretty moe
PdotMichael
Banned
gifs...
It was a very rainy day in my room last week. Kowarekake no Orgel is an impressive doujin anime.
Ultimadrago
Member
Medaka Box 01
Honestly, I like this. A lot.
Not just because of Hansode Shiranui, who is a god-tier cute character, but Medaka is also really likeable. Im not just referring to her assets either.
The show is pretty and colorful, and has a fast pace, which I like. If this goes on to become some sort of fighting show, I'm ok with that.
I do have to wonder if Medaka trying to please everybody will end up having disastrous consequences, because you CANT please everybody. You will inevitably hurt somebody.
I'm interested in the show and will definitely watch more of it, especially for more Hansode.
Honestly, I like this. A lot.
Not just because of Hansode Shiranui, who is a god-tier cute character, but Medaka is also really likeable. Im not just referring to her assets either.
The show is pretty and colorful, and has a fast pace, which I like. If this goes on to become some sort of fighting show, I'm ok with that.
I do have to wonder if Medaka trying to please everybody will end up having disastrous consequences, because you CANT please everybody. You will inevitably hurt somebody.
I'm interested in the show and will definitely watch more of it, especially for more Hansode.
Sankarea 01:
expectations exceeded x 10000000000, I welcome this SHAFT-flavored dark horse contender in the Spring '12 top tier. I don't think that the premise or plot is going to be of any major significance to me, but holy sdksghdgsjd the atmosphere. The creeping darkness, the cold light, the green night sky, the overgrowth and decay, the top-down perspectives; it all comes together to incredible effect and elevates the episode well beyond the paper-thin individuality of the characters.
I mean, sure, Chihiro is already a step above your average anime protagonist in that he has an identifiable hobby and faces some level of emotional turmoil not related to a girl, but he's not necessarily a compelling-enough character and the show doesn't necessarily have that special a premise to warrant the really special visual direction that it's received. I have no idea why the whole thing wasn't just animated in bubblegum colors with low-budget minimalist backgrounds, tons of CG, and splashed with high school/moe bullshit for an extra dash of appeal, but I'm thankful that something about Sankarea warranted going the extra mile.
I wouldn't argue that the quality of this episode entirely began and ended with the visuals, though. I was impressed at times with the handling of the characters themselves--Chihiro's father and sister weren't immediately reduced to their base character archetypes even though this tends to be the fate of background family members. In the scene after
, I was surprised to see Chihiro's father and sister genuinely
. His father sincerely apologizes that
, and his sister
, which isn't something that you would expect a character first introduced as a generic kuudere to say. I hope that these small flourishes of humanization carry on into future episodes.
And, since everyone seems to be posting their favorite shots, here are a couple of mine that haven't been posted over and over yet:
expectations exceeded x 10000000000, I welcome this SHAFT-flavored dark horse contender in the Spring '12 top tier. I don't think that the premise or plot is going to be of any major significance to me, but holy sdksghdgsjd the atmosphere. The creeping darkness, the cold light, the green night sky, the overgrowth and decay, the top-down perspectives; it all comes together to incredible effect and elevates the episode well beyond the paper-thin individuality of the characters.
I mean, sure, Chihiro is already a step above your average anime protagonist in that he has an identifiable hobby and faces some level of emotional turmoil not related to a girl, but he's not necessarily a compelling-enough character and the show doesn't necessarily have that special a premise to warrant the really special visual direction that it's received. I have no idea why the whole thing wasn't just animated in bubblegum colors with low-budget minimalist backgrounds, tons of CG, and splashed with high school/moe bullshit for an extra dash of appeal, but I'm thankful that something about Sankarea warranted going the extra mile.
I wouldn't argue that the quality of this episode entirely began and ended with the visuals, though. I was impressed at times with the handling of the characters themselves--Chihiro's father and sister weren't immediately reduced to their base character archetypes even though this tends to be the fate of background family members. In the scene after
Babu's death
grieving with him
he couldn't give Babu a proper burial at the shrine
expresses frustration that her obligation as a monk's child is to endure her sadness quietly
And, since everyone seems to be posting their favorite shots, here are a couple of mine that haven't been posted over and over yet:
turns out there's two other yurumate ova's to check out!
that's the one where the girl dies at the end right? ;_;
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