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Ano Natsu 2
I guess the best way of addressing these issues is to not address them.
Things keep moving fast. I like her random technobabble. I'm glad we're hitting cliches like "King Game with drink-that-is-probably-alcohol". I'm shocked that we've practically gotten a love confession out of the way after less than 45 minutes of running time. I've got a real soft spot for action occurring into the ending credits, and I hope it keeps happening.
Speaking of which, if our protagonist keeps on
, he's going to have a real problem.
Everything feels pretty firmly established now, so I look forward to seeing this movie getting made.
Fate/Zero 14
Indulgent and ridiculous, but a total party.
I kind of wish that
"Turns out the thing I was searching for... was inside of me... this whole time..."
This episode was at turns both overly talky and full of pointless spectacle. But all the talking is good for illuminating the perspectives of all the parties involved. Everyone in the conflict has a distinctly different ideology and worldview, and all of those things have been well-illustrated. So even if a lot of
It was more of a problem how he was monologuing when he should have been starting the battle.
I'm looking forward to the conclusion of this crazy midboss battle.
How does Ichika know Japanese? Why does she have memories of some backwater planet? How did she get a school uniform if she had no money? Can anyone transfer into a Japanese public school just by showing up? What exactly was the point of transferring into school in the first place?
I guess the best way of addressing these issues is to not address them.
Things keep moving fast. I like her random technobabble. I'm glad we're hitting cliches like "King Game with drink-that-is-probably-alcohol". I'm shocked that we've practically gotten a love confession out of the way after less than 45 minutes of running time. I've got a real soft spot for action occurring into the ending credits, and I hope it keeps happening.
Speaking of which, if our protagonist keeps on
almost-dying every time the episode is about to end
Everything feels pretty firmly established now, so I look forward to seeing this movie getting made.
Fate/Zero 14
Indulgent and ridiculous, but a total party.
I kind of wish that
the Berserker/Archer fight lead somewhere, because the concept of Berserker taking control of an advanced fighter jet is incredible. Why were fighter jets sent in there in the first place? Seems like an odd response to the described problem of "tons of fog and maybe something big".
"Turns out the thing I was searching for... was inside of me... this whole time..."
If that was the only reason for Ryuunosuke to be shot in the gut instead of going for an instant kill, it was a good one. It made me smile.
This episode was at turns both overly talky and full of pointless spectacle. But all the talking is good for illuminating the perspectives of all the parties involved. Everyone in the conflict has a distinctly different ideology and worldview, and all of those things have been well-illustrated. So even if a lot of
Tokiomi's speech concerned things that had been hinted at previously, it was good to see him state in his own words how he was willing to sacrifice his family for the "big picture" of magical knowledge.
I'm looking forward to the conclusion of this crazy midboss battle.
i can't wait to see your reaction to some of the later episodes
DrForester
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Pretty much sums up the series right there.
Yeah, of course... I wasn't very serious about that... but it was something along the lines of what sonicmj1 says:
... and I couldn't avoid thinking something like that seeing the scene.
I find that cool because makes them seem more unpredictable than they are, specially for someone like Gilgamesh.
I posted some time ago, on impressions about episode 12, this same fragment; "Archer/Gilgamesh is truly a King of Kings, and his bold schemes used to satisfy his appetite and curiosity clearly demonstrates it, I think. His interest in knowing the game mechanics and those who participate in it makes him appear as an even more dangerous Servant, with that unsettling and scary sensation of control he exerts, that reminded me of the first instances in which appeared Caster/Bluebeard. Even a mysterious and seemingly important character like Kirei resembled a dummy battered by his complacent words."
That character shows no particular interest because already thinks of the Holy Grail as part of his own treasure, and such false stance covered by his arrogance is the most unsettling thing about that manipulative Servant. You know he is going to play with such a straight face even when he surely has planned things on his own.
That character shows no particular interest because already thinks of the Holy Grail as part of his own treasure, and such false stance covered by his arrogance is the most unsettling thing about that manipulative Servant. You know he is going to play with such a straight face even when he surely has planned things on his own.
On a related note, is it also a trap if it's not male, either?Nyaruko is still the winner, if you ask me.
Mysterious Girlfriend X
I liked this episode, Urabe's voice is good, the delivery of some of the lines was a bit off though, she's certainly no Omigawa (though it made for a nice change of pace.)
With Nyaruko I would say no, because
I liked this episode, Urabe's voice is good, the delivery of some of the lines was a bit off though, she's certainly no Omigawa (though it made for a nice change of pace.)
With Nyaruko I would say no, because
there's an actual trap.
Yeah, I rarely notice female voices in anime in a way that makes me think that it's well delivered, but this time I really liked Urabe's voice, very unique and fitting.
While I'm here, I watched a lot of stuff from this season, Fate Zero being top tier of course. What a fucking amazing episode, my god.
What else... Lupin was awesome, Space Bros is great so far, Seiya Omega could be good, Sankarea seems interesting, I'll watch Medaka Box in hope for some shounen action, Accel World could be fun, loving the animation, Zetman looks generic but I'll watch it for the action and I'd say that's about it.
A lot of shows with potential to be good, and I'm still waiting for E7AO, Apollon, Tsuritama, Hyoka and Jormungand.
Jex
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You know what I found rather more ridiculous? The idea that
some how the news about whole thing could be 'hushed up' and 'controlled'. If a 50 foot high squid monster appeared in the river every single person would have their phones out, recording video, taking photos and putting news on twitter. It wouldn't take very long at all for news to get out.
InsaneZero
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Thankfully, none of that is really a problem since this is set in the 90s.
I wouldn't call it that.
PdotMichael
Banned
F/Z 14
That's how you solve a problem.
Other than that, ok episode but didn't like the combat scenes that much.
That's how you solve a problem.
I do wonder why Kariya didn't throw the line, "Your daughter is being raped by worms every night you sick son of a bitch. Tell me how do you think she feels about the situation?' You think she's awfully concerned with magic's origin?"
Other than that, ok episode but didn't like the combat scenes that much.
I always thought the exchange of bodily fluids was supposed to be a side effect rather than the primary goal of kissing, but I guess I wasn't thinking like Japan.
Uh, you could pretty much tell this in episode 1.
Dat nonoha. Why she keeps on tying her hair is beyond me.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
He's just emulating his hero Shinji!
This is really going to be interesting seeing impressions of AO later.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
dammit, darkside beat me to it
Kirinolickingherlips.gif
Much more better than Brain Diver.
Edit: Wow that rare for a JP singer to be fluent in both since Ellegarden.
Ultimadrago
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Yuru Yuri ep 12
http://i.imgur.com/Ta7dR.jpg
I ask for more episode 5 and I got ten times of that. I can't wait for season 2.
Forgot to put up my review!
Yuru Yuri 10-11
They're aight.
Yuru Yuri 12
(See Quote!)
Will watch Season 2.
Dedication Through Light
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Hunter x Hunter 26
Recap...Integrating the full version of Just Awake into it was the only good part, otherwise nothing new, really, would have rather had a week at the area.
Recap...Integrating the full version of Just Awake into it was the only good part, otherwise nothing new, really, would have rather had a week at the area.
Ultimadrago
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Space Bros 2
For setting up events, it's doing the job alright. As others have said, it wasn't the first episode, but I didn't feel a reason it really needed to be. Kept a little bit of the humor and quite a bit of the emotion. Looking forward to seeing how things play out in the next few.
For setting up events, it's doing the job alright. As others have said, it wasn't the first episode, but I didn't feel a reason it really needed to be. Kept a little bit of the humor and quite a bit of the emotion. Looking forward to seeing how things play out in the next few.
Jex
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He's always been moe.
Most think the beginning is pretty weak and then it gets better. Some of the things that happen latter might be pretty surprising to you. You have listed to the first ED right. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDNRzSOG6AQ it fits the series so well.
Hellsing321
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Which girl would you want to shoot yourself with?
Ultimadrago
Member
Not you too?!?! Why have all my friends turned against me. I'm not a jinx! Blood-C is a good show!
I'm on your side with Blood-C being a memorable show, communityroll!
Bizarro Jex has ninja'd ya, son!
Ultimadrago
Member
Let's not go there.
Ultimadrago
Member
Hmm, guess I haven't tried out Accel World yet...
I guess I should start wearing mine around the house more often.
Let's talk about the JapaconTV opening which was directed by Tadashi Hiramatus and animated by Studio Khara. There were exactly 9 sequences (most are just 1 complete cut, but some contain 2-3 smaller cuts) done by 9 different animators. I've turned each of the sequences into an animated gif so we can talk about the styles each animator applied, but I'm splitting this into 4 different posts to avoid excessive image spam. I'll try to make one post every 50 posts or so on the thread.
Sequence 1:
Animator: Shinji Higuchi
Higuchi is known more for his VFX work than his animation, so it is not surprising that his subject matter and style here also reflects that. In recent years he has directed a few effects heavy live-action movies as well.
Sequence 2:
Animator: Takeshi Honda
Honda is renowned for both character animation as well as mecha animation, so it's interesting that he chose a human subject for this piece. Maybe it's a good diversion from his work in recent years working heavily on the new Evangelion movies, or maybe he worked on this after his work on Letter to Momo, and it was a familiar theme which rubbed off.
Sequence 3:
Animator: Takashi Hashimoto
Hashimoto has been a strong collaborator with director Kenji Nakamura in recent years, serving as both character designer and animation director for his TV projects. His style and subject here clearly reflects his effects animation background, and is also somewhat reminiscent of the sort of colors and movement seen in [C].
Hellsing321
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Such truth.
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