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Spring Anime 2012 | Welcome Home, Space Cowboy
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cowboy bebop!Since when am I ever wrong?
The lack of any likeable characters who weren't
Rider
But there's nothing wrong about what I've said about Cowboy Bebop! The first episode is a poor introductory episode!
Another Nyaruko Bro, yay~
i thought it did a pretty good job up setting up the entire show. maybe you should give it another chance!
NAKAMA!
Someday, perhaps.
Sorry you didn't enjoy it rurounizel. Obviously I like it alot considering how much I've spent, but perhaps I was also enjoying the characters BECAUSE they are bastards. Liking caster is pretty difficult though in light of what he's like and the historical figure he represents.
I am kind of surprised in a way that you enjoy FSN more than FZ, but actually, maybe not. I can see why you'd like this one more. but Shirou is a goddamned idiot.
Oh dear GOD. I haven't seen this. I should rectify this problem immediately.
Well, decide for yourself...
Yune is very very adorable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rHdCl--7xQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buQ8pOzbHfM
Yes. Once it left the desert of flash animation, Nyaruko-san was allowed to thrive, and it produced great offspring.
Ultimadrago
Member
Nyaruko:"That's embarrassing, I'll get pregnant."
You're a good person to try, wonzo. Even though it will be for naught in face of Envelope's pride!
Nyaruko:"That's embarrassing, I'll get pregnant."
Good man to try, wonzo.
I forget, have you accepted the pure light of Nyaruko yet?
Ultimadrago
Member
Son, I am disappoint.
Heavy TTGL spoilers:
Timeskip is one of the best part of the series. I can understand why people might be turned off by the drastic change in tone but it was for the better. It clearly symbolises the maturation of Simon from budding young lad into a now responsible and confident adult. Kamina's death was the precursor to Simon's gradual maturation and coming-of-age and the time skip shows us the results of this. The shift in tone is appropriate considering the changes we have when growing up as well. It's no longer high octane, balls-to-the-wall action. It's a more restrained, more sophisticated than before but still retains that child-at-heart emotion deep inside. The anime itself evolves with the protagonist, developing the tone on another level. I can understand why people may be disappointed at first but the turning point makes it so much better, in hindsight. The first part was an entertaining if simplistic battle against evil, sometimes with a satiric tone. The second part is where it truly shines and shows how Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann can be so much more than the average hot-blooded, testerone-fueled shounen show.
It's the same VA. He does a really funny old man voice I find.
Miya's quite likable yeah. She causes a lot of the fun situations the group gets into but Yuno is still the best. Dat wideface and :firehawk. She's also a funny drunk.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Search was only just fixed today. Or at least it should be. So we've lost a lot of caching in the past week or two I believe. There have been issues.
I see, glad it's being taken care of.
Durarara!! 18-24
What a let down the end for this show is. The kids got a lot of screen time (though Shizu got some pretty cool scenes, at least, and Izaya trolled like a boss, one could say), what I wanted to see resolved wasn't and no answers to certain things. There was the Celty fanservice at the end of episode 24 but it's not really much.
I feel... disappointed.
What a let down the end for this show is. The kids got a lot of screen time (though Shizu got some pretty cool scenes, at least, and Izaya trolled like a boss, one could say), what I wanted to see resolved wasn't and no answers to certain things. There was the Celty fanservice at the end of episode 24 but it's not really much.
I feel... disappointed.
What? Optical printing is not hard.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
The issue here is that while Steins;Gate could rely on its character drama, Jormungand, as an action series, requires skilled animation and direction to work successfully. I don't expect it to improve down the line.
chickdigger802
Banned
hmmm how many series are there that had a visually unimpressive first eps, but improved over the series, ie: a series that starts meh, but ends strong?
Ultimadrago
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At first thought, I believe it was the events that transpired within that "mood shift" that made me dislike it. Heavy TTGL spoilers:
Kittan confessing and kissing Yoko before going off to die, Rossiu willing to sacrifice so much using his power when he knows the problems that leads to from his upbringing, Viral joining Team Lagann, Boota utilizing remnants of Simon's drill energy to become an evolved super being all seemed to make themselves more like fan-fiction elements rather than ideas for an enjoyable canon story. I enjoyed the SUPA galaxy fighting (I guess a throwback to the untamed nature of the earlier half), but Pre-timeskip felt more smooth for me (ironic, when it's the balls-off-the-walls stuff). I guess that's where your point of "drastic turn" comes in. It was one that left me feeling a bit empty by the end of it all. I see ya, but I'm afraid it didn't mesh well with me at all. Speaking of, I have yet to watch the movies. How are they ?
I guess that's ok then. I thought you were implying the
time skip
The movies are
ok. First movie is more of a recap, with a slight twist in the bosses to speed up the plot. Second movie changes a bit more. Ultimately, they still rely on too much of the original story to support itself. I'd say it's more for fans who want to relive the awesomeness of TTGL again. Still an enjoyable watch.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
I decided to try FSN just in case I like it more. I don't know how far I'll go though. Fate/Zero has put FSN on a very short leash. I dunno, maybe someday I'll try F/Z again now that I have a better idea of what to expect.
Can we partly blame GAiNAX for their paranoia? How permissive was the TV station before that?
Here is a recent interview from UNDERSELL Ltd., with Mr. Imaishi and Mr. Ōtsuka (I'd like to see someone willing to translate it, as AchtungAffen hasn't said anything about it in a month):
みんなの会社のつくりかた
http://www.undersell.co.jp/minna01.html
From what I understand, right now they are still focused on the necessity of assembling a staff they are comfortable with, nothing more for the moment.
There is also an article about TRIGGER Inc., on the latest ANIMESTYLE Magazine (http://www.style.fm/as/getsuani6/index.html) that I will take care of soon, but I think there won't be any new information on it (only a little more background information of the people involved, I suppose).
chickdigger802
Banned
lol those character animations are ingrained in the brain. That maya nod...
I loved it. Every second of it.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Saint Seiya Omega 2
I didn't really like this. It's your standard character introduction ep, except I didn't care for the character introduced at all and when you pair him up with the already unsympathetic Kouga it makes for an exasperating episode to sit through. The introduction of elemental attributes I'm cool with. In terms of animation it took a step back from the first episode, which is to be expected I guess.
And I know I probably sound like a broken record at this point but I still can't get over the cloth designs and there was something I noticed this episode exacerbating this that I feel is worth pointing out. You'll notice how once they go through their stock Magical Boy transformation sequence that their cloths will clank and clatter from time to time. What this does is that it makes it sound like armor while at the same time it doesn't look like it. As a result of this it almost feels like they're being too lazy to draw in all the actual armor detail and that they're expecting me to just fill in the blanks, which just creates this huge disconnect in my head.
Anyway, it might sound like I'm totally hating this but I'm actually looking forward to eagle chick's introduction next episode.
I didn't really like this. It's your standard character introduction ep, except I didn't care for the character introduced at all and when you pair him up with the already unsympathetic Kouga it makes for an exasperating episode to sit through. The introduction of elemental attributes I'm cool with. In terms of animation it took a step back from the first episode, which is to be expected I guess.
And I know I probably sound like a broken record at this point but I still can't get over the cloth designs and there was something I noticed this episode exacerbating this that I feel is worth pointing out. You'll notice how once they go through their stock Magical Boy transformation sequence that their cloths will clank and clatter from time to time. What this does is that it makes it sound like armor while at the same time it doesn't look like it. As a result of this it almost feels like they're being too lazy to draw in all the actual armor detail and that they're expecting me to just fill in the blanks, which just creates this huge disconnect in my head.
Anyway, it might sound like I'm totally hating this but I'm actually looking forward to eagle chick's introduction next episode.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Part IV
Feels so weird, going from post-boredom Haruhi to pre-boredom Haruhi, haha.
And then...
Wut.
Now shit got real.
I've never really watched that, so I wouldn't known, haha.
Feels so weird, going from post-boredom Haruhi to pre-boredom Haruhi, haha.
And then...
Wut.
Now shit got real.
Nagato and Mikuru being awesome in the same episode. Wow.
I've never really watched that, so I wouldn't known, haha.
Hellsing321
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Hope you see why watching broadcast order is the way to go since
this is the last episode chronologically in the 1st season.
Yeah. It'd be such a downer.
Live Alive says sup.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Just a heads up for anybody who was looking to buy the new Bobobo Box Set from S'more Entertainment (the same group that recently picked up Galaxy Express 999), they advertise it as a dub/sub release but there are no subtitles for the episodes. The "subs" are on a separate disc in PDF form.
Still might pick it up myself though. It's $25 for 38 episodes on 4 discs (with part 2 coming in around September). Yes 38 episodes on 4 discs. I'm sure pizzaroll is crying right now
Still might pick it up myself though. It's $25 for 38 episodes on 4 discs (with part 2 coming in around September). Yes 38 episodes on 4 discs. I'm sure pizzaroll is crying right now
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Just a heads up for anybody who was looking to buy the new Bobobo Box Set from S'more Entertainment (the same group that recently picked up Galaxy Express 999), they advertise it as a dub/sub release but there are no subtitles for the episodes. The "subs" are on a separate disc in PDF form.
Still might pick it up myself though. It's $25 for 38 episodes on 4 discs (with part 2 coming in around September). Yes 38 episodes on 4 discs. I'm sure pizzaroll is crying right now
I heard about this last night. Probably one of the shittiest practices I've heard about, and I don't even like Bobobo. I hope no one encourages them by buying this ripoff.
Hellsing321
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Its a great episode its just not a very exciting season finale.
Yup. It's definitely fun in its own way.
Just a heads up for anybody who was looking to buy the new Bobobo Box Set from S'more Entertainment (the same group that recently picked up Galaxy Express 999), they advertise it as a dub/sub release but there are no subtitles for the episodes. The "subs" are on a separate disc in PDF form.
Still might pick it up myself though. It's $25 for 38 episodes on 4 discs (with part 2 coming in around September). Yes 38 episodes on 4 discs. I'm sure pizzaroll is crying right now
I can't believe that decision was approved
Such a clever episode.The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Someday in the Rain
Such a chill (and low-budget) episode.
When you know what's to follow (i.e. the movie) and see that it's actually all about Nagato, it works really, really well.
The gracious gods of CG actually dropped both this and Another on us in the same season. It was a very bountiful season.Wow. I wonder if this will win for worst CG of the season.
Last seasons contender was good as well.
Hiiro no Kakera - 02
I can't do this, I just can't, I can't even carry on the 3 ep rule, I can't extract anything from it, not even a misleading troll pic to make it look interesting, sorry Sugita you may have single handedly made Haruhi watchable, but you can't save this steaming pile of turd.
Aesthetically it's pretty normal nothing outstanding but not painfully awful either, the designs of the monsters are so unimaginative and boring even the stronger monster was very stock. I've fought enough shadows in Persona thank you very much, and for fucks sake they're purposefully skipping frames and passing it off as some animation effect the worst part of it, is that it happens at the most random times doing the most mundane things like answering and talking on the telephone or picking sweets out of their pocket.
Oh and with everyone looking normal and having normal hair, there's one person who stands out from the whole thing.
Not one, not two, but triple drill hair!
The characters are soo boring there's zero chemistry at all, I mean you've got the girl and Sugita's character doing the typical tsundere act... but it's done in a boring way and that's about it, the very definition of boring all round, even the foreshadowing is complete shit at trying to drum up interest at what happens in the future.
And dear god, the CG abuse in this show was awfully cheap, the action was damn laughable and has the very stock damsel doing stupid shit and getting herself into trouble while her bodyguards help her it's all bland, bleh and blargh... fuck I'm not saying proper words anymore.
I can't do this, I just can't, I can't even carry on the 3 ep rule, I can't extract anything from it, not even a misleading troll pic to make it look interesting, sorry Sugita you may have single handedly made Haruhi watchable, but you can't save this steaming pile of turd.
Aesthetically it's pretty normal nothing outstanding but not painfully awful either, the designs of the monsters are so unimaginative and boring even the stronger monster was very stock. I've fought enough shadows in Persona thank you very much, and for fucks sake they're purposefully skipping frames and passing it off as some animation effect the worst part of it, is that it happens at the most random times doing the most mundane things like answering and talking on the telephone or picking sweets out of their pocket.
Oh and with everyone looking normal and having normal hair, there's one person who stands out from the whole thing.
Not one, not two, but triple drill hair!
The characters are soo boring there's zero chemistry at all, I mean you've got the girl and Sugita's character doing the typical tsundere act... but it's done in a boring way and that's about it, the very definition of boring all round, even the foreshadowing is complete shit at trying to drum up interest at what happens in the future.
And dear god, the CG abuse in this show was awfully cheap, the action was damn laughable and has the very stock damsel doing stupid shit and getting herself into trouble while her bodyguards help her it's all bland, bleh and blargh... fuck I'm not saying proper words anymore.
Hellsing321
Member
Haha the 1st episode left an awful impression. Glad I made the right decision to run kicking and screaming from it.
Well since you're the only person on Earth drawn in by it, maybe the problem lies within yourself.
Day of Sagittarius says no.
I thought the concert scene was overrated. I mean, K-On has many more concert scenes and no one praises them for that
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