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Spring Anime 2012 | Welcome Home, Space Cowboy
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Mysterious Girlfriend X 02
This show is doing a pretty amazing job of being unusual and familiar at the same time. This episode sets up the framing device of what is essentially water cooler talk to break up the main character's time with Urabe, along with a few other shots of his daily life. There's good overlap between them to keep them from feeling too disconnected, but their normalcy helps to create a contrast with the show's strange side, and helps make things seem more unusual. This episode even did a good job of having these lingering images of normal couples/women show up all over the episode to help ground the main character's attempt to search for that.
This show is doing a pretty amazing job of being unusual and familiar at the same time. This episode sets up the framing device of what is essentially water cooler talk to break up the main character's time with Urabe, along with a few other shots of his daily life. There's good overlap between them to keep them from feeling too disconnected, but their normalcy helps to create a contrast with the show's strange side, and helps make things seem more unusual. This episode even did a good job of having these lingering images of normal couples/women show up all over the episode to help ground the main character's attempt to search for that.
Crash Station
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Hayate no Gotoku 36
Apparently being told you should retire and go to Brazil will bring about Instrumentality.
Go away Belldandy, no one likes you.
Apparently being told you should retire and go to Brazil will bring about Instrumentality.
Go away Belldandy, no one likes you.
Lord British
Member
Truly wonderful.
Jex
Member
The fact that it's front-loaded really hurts the show for viewers who don't want to see that kind of material because they will that stuff and then never watch again.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
One of my favorite episodes of the show! So much going on at once, esp. after the cliffhanger at the end of the prior episode still fresh on the mind.
Good.
I... could watch this all day. o_o
Jex
Member
Good.
Why is Yayoi lighter than the others?
Gravity moe.
Oh how the tables have turned.
LOL, that took a long time.
Jex
Member
The league of stuff not being bought?
Okay, this got me, well played. They are sure are selling boobie alien on that cover, aren't they?
-Minsc-
Member
Good.
Best.
I can not even comprehend what I was attempting to read on the other side of that link.
Gotta try and force their preferred pairing after all, since no one likes Ichika otherwise.
3D Poppins disgusting.
The curious thing about most (if not all) of the AnimeGAF quotes I've seen on animesos is that they're pretty blatantly self-aware, even if we're serious about what we're saying. They're not at all like the really terrible statements that the tumblr seems to want to draw attention to.
Jex
Member
I can't even remember that kids face.
PdotMichael
Banned
Jormungand - 02
The pacing was a lot better than in the first episode and the CG was reduced to a minimum. I think a very enjoyable episode even without
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And the awesome Orcestra Hitman arc next week!
The pacing was a lot better than in the first episode and the CG was reduced to a minimum. I think a very enjoyable episode even without
big action scenes and with a great toll ending
And the awesome Orcestra Hitman arc next week!
Jex
Member
It's a conspiracy! Perhaps one that's been formulated from within this very thread.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Sorry to hear about your importing travails. I wouldn't really call the packaging "standard"; no one outside Nozomi uses the same classy one. It's the best I've seen out of any domestic publisher.
Jex
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You're right, I only just noticed that the boxes containing the DVD's are step above the usual flimsy rubbish that you get with a boxset. Even though it's has no impact on the show itself I feel better about separating myself from large chunks of money if I can get some anime with decent packaging.
Ultimadrago
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Jex
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I never realised you felt so strongly about Rinne no Lagrange. Those are some powerful emotions!
The desire to strangle is indeed one of the most complex and powerful emotions, as seen in Evangelion and The Simpsons.
Jex
Member
It's not like there aren't a number of knowledgeable people in this thread, but I always feel people underestimate how many factors go into making a good podcast. It's not like most podcasts suck simply because the hosts have no idea what they are talking about. It really comes down to:
- Knowledgeable participants
- Participants who are able to explain points clearly and concisely
- Great chemistry between participants
- A host who understands how to create a conversation, when to cut people off, when to move the discussion on etc.
- Someone with far too much time on their hands to edit out all the fluff, dead air and repetition.
- Ideally, preparation.
(｀_´)ゞ
AnimeGAF cast would be good. Invite me on for a weekly segment of
good taste and
Koroviev
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Yeah, it's really impressive when people can pull off good podcasts on a regular basis.
Maria-sama ga Miteru Season 3 03
I had to pause to get the laughter out of my system. Good stuff. The moments between Sachiko and Yumi were really sweet in this episode too.
Man it's been awhile. This is why Chinesis is the best.
Jex
Member
All bad.
This isn't really fair because the West is solely being represented by ugly things.
Dammed with faint praise.
Go_Ly_Dow
Member
So does that mean you find the Japanese ones to be kawaii?
Jex
Member
What took you so long?
Kinda late but yeah, you'll see for the first spoiler.
Kanna or Ichika?
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Strawberry Panic 2
Nothing like the fresh smell of yuri in the morning.
I love how Himeko just walks into hot yuri love everywhere. Yuri in the library, what could be better?
fuuuuuuuuuuu, how many times are they going to get disturbed? Don't tell me I have to wait until ep 7
PdotMichael
Banned
Strawberry Panic 2
Nothing like the fresh smell of yuri in the morning.
I love how Himeko just walks into hot yuri love everywhere. Yuri in the library, what could be better?
fuuuuuuuuuuu, how many times are they going to get disturbed? Don't tell me I have to wait until ep 7
Deep friendship is a wonderful thing.
Jex
Member
I am saying that otaku want everything turned into women and/or girls.
Trojita
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I was saving it and Lovecraft moe for later.
Indeed, but yuri friendships are better.
bwahahaha, I need to try this out someday.
I'm going to be so wasted after 3 episodes.
and why was this in the HanaIro thread?
While this is probably true in terms of sales, it makes me wonder if the Japanese market might be vastly more friendly to a variety of shows if everything was cheaper. I know this is not something that can realistically happen, but it would be interesting to see if western otaku tend to buy any of the higher quality shows that fail in the Japanese market, or if the failure is about equal on this side.
IT IS! for one thing, making figurines that are distinct usually requires an interesting looking character to begin with. At the very least it requires the studios to be creative with the designs.
Why did they cherry pick such an old quote to feature today?
The west IS dominated by ugly things, which is unfortunate. Our seeming intolerance to cute things is bothersome and saddening. There is nothing wrong with adding some cuteness or happier things, esoecially in media. when the world is already a bleak place the western idea of entertainment seems only to reflect it, not really provide an escape from it. Japan seems to overdo this concept to hilarious degrees, but they have the right idea.
See above. Especially the concept of (x)-tan characters representing products, ideas, countries, and machines. They can become mascots and scarily accurately represent a product in a pleasing manner.
Yeah it perfectly captures the feel of a nice summertime show by the ocean. Really nice effects and artwork. Happy crazy atmosphere. I love it so much.
dakkumauji
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Naruto SD 03
So, everyone else was doing it wrong!
Fun episode. I am liking the focus on people not named Naruto/Sasuke, so kudos to the show. Zoned out in the middle, but I am liking the baseball parodies.
So, everyone else was doing it wrong!
Fun episode. I am liking the focus on people not named Naruto/Sasuke, so kudos to the show. Zoned out in the middle, but I am liking the baseball parodies.
This doesn't tell me if it was bad or great. It could be either or both!
PdotMichael
Banned
yeah, that's right.
the moe-tans are no replacement for the real stuff but more like cute inside jokes.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
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