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Spring Anime 2013 l OT One l All roads lead to this
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I've seen all of Yes 5 and I'm halfway through GoGo. Allow me to dissuade everyone from watching either of the Yes! seasons FOREVER:
http://imgur.com/a/MmnoY
Visually, it makes Max Heart look competent in comparison.
edit: v too slow!
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Too late, I'm already sending you my bill.
You could just link to the images.
EDIT: DAMN YOU
Theonik
Member
You know this kind of post is only going to get more people to watch it right?
R_thanatos
Member
She is an esper .. that kind of stuff shouldn't surprise anyone .I do need to catch up on Railgun, this girl is cute as fuck.
never joke about this
I'm really looking forward to more people seeing this. I'd like to say that it's so more people can enjoy it but realistically, it's more so that more people can watch the ending and try and help formulate an explanation as to what the fuck happens in the last half an hour.
It sure is a beautiful film though for all that it adds a lens flare for just about everything.
The little fox
This has probably been brought up before elsewhere and no doubt many people have heard this but back when I watched Mardock Scramble 1+2 at SLA, Jonathan Clements made mention of the sheer number of egg based names in the series and made particular mention of the female leads name; Balut. Just to add an additional unsavory twist to a not particularly nice series.
Is it at this point I admit defeat and tell everyone my name isn't Jeff?
R_thanatos
Member
Opposite effect..
Yes Precure is a steep montain to climb for any fan of precure.
But even if AnimeGaffer do watch this season , they won't be able to prevent boredom from being there.
Glass Fleet 6
"Brother. Is that you brother? Brother?" Maybe you would actually get somewhere with this guy if you actually called him by his name. Anybody wanna try that? Anyone?
Well, you're probably not for the moment, because, you see, it seems that this man has *duh duh ddddduuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhh* Amneeeeeeeeeeeeeesia. What a twist! This has to be the first time I've ever seen this brilliant plot device used before. My goodness, this show just jizzes originality.
"Yeah, it's probably packed with stuff." Brilliant deduction there, glasses wiener.
Was Vetti playing that damn harpsichord that whole time while Ralph was delivering his letter and bringing back the reply? What a dweeb. Oh, speaking of that reply, who the hell writes like that? That's a lot of words and prose to call the guy a clown and tell him to fuck off. It appears whatever "exceptional" education she received didn't teach her the wonders of brevity. Still, can't disagree with her ultimate message.
Vetti sounded like he was taking a giant dump when he had that attack.
"If he were my brother, he surely would have defended himself." Uhh...how? He doesn't have a sword or...anything really. What did he expect him to do? Catch his sword and ruin his hand? Hell if anything, I'd say the fact that he didn't even flinch when he pulled his sword out on him is a pretty good indication that he's Michel's brother. If he was just some normal guy, then he would have at least blinked. Oh, and I would like to know his name, if you wouldn't mind.
STOP LOSING YOUR FUCKING GLASSES, NERD!
"You seem to be in a bit of a rush. Going somewhere? I'm not expecting an answer, but I am expecting a fight." Dude....just...stop, please. You don't sound cool. You sound like an idiot. That wouldn't have even been all that terrible a line (though it certainly is bad) if the timing wasn't so fucking bad. He just rolls through those sentences.
How did Michel's butler get that suit of armor on so quickly? And how come his maid isn't going in with any armor protection, just her maid outfit? Wait...why am I even asking, I know the answer to that.
I'm still waiting on that name.
"The crest of the Royal Family has been stamped onto our ship." C'mon buddy, doesn't that alarm you just a little? That doesn't exactly happen every day. At least pretend that you give a shit.
...So let me get this straight, you have an episode where you have this whole deal with Michel's brother, and whether or not this guy on the freighter was him. Then he double crosses them and shows that he almost certainly is his brother and then he dies emotionally when Michel chooses to save Cleo instead of him...and not once did you ever think it was necessary or even appropriate to tell us his fucking name?! What the fuck is up with this piece of shit show?!
And I watched the ED for the first time, and saw that none other than Laura Bailey is voicing Michel. I don't know why they got her to do it, unless they really intend to go with the whole "Michel is a chick!" twist, in which case that would be the most hilariously obvious plot twist ever. Either that or they couldn't get anyone else even remotely competent on the show so they begged her to voice him.
"Brother. Is that you brother? Brother?" Maybe you would actually get somewhere with this guy if you actually called him by his name. Anybody wanna try that? Anyone?
Well, you're probably not for the moment, because, you see, it seems that this man has *duh duh ddddduuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhh* Amneeeeeeeeeeeeeesia. What a twist! This has to be the first time I've ever seen this brilliant plot device used before. My goodness, this show just jizzes originality.
"Yeah, it's probably packed with stuff." Brilliant deduction there, glasses wiener.
Was Vetti playing that damn harpsichord that whole time while Ralph was delivering his letter and bringing back the reply? What a dweeb. Oh, speaking of that reply, who the hell writes like that? That's a lot of words and prose to call the guy a clown and tell him to fuck off. It appears whatever "exceptional" education she received didn't teach her the wonders of brevity. Still, can't disagree with her ultimate message.
Vetti sounded like he was taking a giant dump when he had that attack.
"If he were my brother, he surely would have defended himself." Uhh...how? He doesn't have a sword or...anything really. What did he expect him to do? Catch his sword and ruin his hand? Hell if anything, I'd say the fact that he didn't even flinch when he pulled his sword out on him is a pretty good indication that he's Michel's brother. If he was just some normal guy, then he would have at least blinked. Oh, and I would like to know his name, if you wouldn't mind.
STOP LOSING YOUR FUCKING GLASSES, NERD!
"You seem to be in a bit of a rush. Going somewhere? I'm not expecting an answer, but I am expecting a fight." Dude....just...stop, please. You don't sound cool. You sound like an idiot. That wouldn't have even been all that terrible a line (though it certainly is bad) if the timing wasn't so fucking bad. He just rolls through those sentences.
How did Michel's butler get that suit of armor on so quickly? And how come his maid isn't going in with any armor protection, just her maid outfit? Wait...why am I even asking, I know the answer to that.
I'm still waiting on that name.
"The crest of the Royal Family has been stamped onto our ship." C'mon buddy, doesn't that alarm you just a little? That doesn't exactly happen every day. At least pretend that you give a shit.
...So let me get this straight, you have an episode where you have this whole deal with Michel's brother, and whether or not this guy on the freighter was him. Then he double crosses them and shows that he almost certainly is his brother and then he dies emotionally when Michel chooses to save Cleo instead of him...and not once did you ever think it was necessary or even appropriate to tell us his fucking name?! What the fuck is up with this piece of shit show?!
And I watched the ED for the first time, and saw that none other than Laura Bailey is voicing Michel. I don't know why they got her to do it, unless they really intend to go with the whole "Michel is a chick!" twist, in which case that would be the most hilariously obvious plot twist ever. Either that or they couldn't get anyone else even remotely competent on the show so they begged her to voice him.
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
Clannad 22
Poor little Nagisa, she's so precious.
JUST FUCKING TELL HER HOW YOU FEEL ARGGG.
Come on, Nagisa ;_; you can do...act...come on...
YESSS there you go Tomoya, you wimp, about fucking time.
One more (and a bonus ep) to go.
Poor little Nagisa, she's so precious.
"I did the same thing to you." Wait, so you made Tomoya give up on his dreams? What dreams, he's a delinquent remember? That was his dad's fault, not yours. You're making no sense. Unless you meant the whole suspension thing?
JUST FUCKING TELL HER HOW YOU FEEL ARGGG.
Come on, Nagisa ;_; you can do...act...come on...
Ah yeah, Akio, coming through in the clutch, just showing off how he's the best character in this once again.
YESSS there you go Tomoya, you wimp, about fucking time.
Smells a little Shinkai in here
One more (and a bonus ep) to go.
Here is the latest with Time of Eve Kickstarter
The distributor of the Japanese bluray is allowing them to include the bonus video features and booklet from the Japanese bluray release
The new stretch goal is Time of Eve official fan book ($126,000. They need $16,000 more). They are going to make a new tier between $55-$100 for the fan book. People who pledged $100 or more will get the fan book.
Kotobukiya is allowing them to publish Time of Eve official fan book in English
Contents of the fan book
The distributor of the Japanese bluray is allowing them to include the bonus video features and booklet from the Japanese bluray release
The new stretch goal is Time of Eve official fan book ($126,000. They need $16,000 more). They are going to make a new tier between $55-$100 for the fan book. People who pledged $100 or more will get the fan book.
Kotobukiya is allowing them to publish Time of Eve official fan book in English
Contents of the fan book
Go watch After Story NOW!
Futari wa Precure Max Heart 29
I still think Rurun is annoying and notcute, but she does at least seem to serve one useful purpose: she increases Porun's opportunities to have screentime and be cute. I approve of this.
Also, in this episode there was a little human imouto character for the sake of LOOK GUYS, PARALLELS. The parallels weren't entirely successful though, since unlike Rurun, this girl was actually cute. All my "awwwww"s.
Oh and Rurun has the power to make Shiny Luminous more...shiny. Or luminous. Or something.
I still think Rurun is annoying and notcute, but she does at least seem to serve one useful purpose: she increases Porun's opportunities to have screentime and be cute. I approve of this.
Also, in this episode there was a little human imouto character for the sake of LOOK GUYS, PARALLELS. The parallels weren't entirely successful though, since unlike Rurun, this girl was actually cute. All my "awwwww"s.
Oh and Rurun has the power to make Shiny Luminous more...shiny. Or luminous. Or something.
I got plenty of bandwidth. whats this about?
I am not yet dissuaded. Take on the challenge of dissuading me!
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
but I still have to finish the series?
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Everything I know about Precure I've learned from Mad Pierrot's gifs.
I'm seriously warning you guys. It's the ugliest jankiest shit ever.
I am so watching that. As long as its not boring. Jank adds character!
Theonik
Member
Yep you're not helping. Good thing I have much better endeavours to embark on or I'd be all over this!
nintendoman58
Member
The extra episode is canon while the bonus episode is just an alternate universe OVA. I'd finish the main story first before getting into any alternate universes.
Clannad 6
dat ending
I don't why, but Fuko is seriously the best girl. Everytime she talks, I experience some weird feelings in my heart. Oh and these episode previews either blow or they are just misleading. Half of the shit they are showing for the next episode doesn't match up with the tone of the reveal at the end of this one.
dat ending
Poor Fuko 
I mean it was predictable what was gonna happen, but still the reveal was good.
I mean it was predictable what was gonna happen, but still the reveal was good.KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Detective Conan 212-213:
The tragic love story of a hunter and a bear.
I love this case, and I think it's a great example of the variety that the series has. Both the setup and the ending are very different compared to what Conan usually does, and the atmosphere is a lot more intense. We also get to see some resourcefulness on the parts of Haibara and Mitsuhiko, and a budding crush. It's hilariously awkward because Haibara is more than twice his age, so everything is completely obvious to her, but she still manages to reassure Mitsuhiko.
The tragic love story of a hunter and a bear.
I love this case, and I think it's a great example of the variety that the series has. Both the setup and the ending are very different compared to what Conan usually does, and the atmosphere is a lot more intense. We also get to see some resourcefulness on the parts of Haibara and Mitsuhiko, and a budding crush. It's hilariously awkward because Haibara is more than twice his age, so everything is completely obvious to her, but she still manages to reassure Mitsuhiko.
R_thanatos
Member
I'm seriously warning you guys. It's the ugliest jankiest shit ever.
Well now it's clear .
You're doing it on purpose !
Crimsonlink
Member
LOL Gargantia. I did love seeing Ridget with her hair down and seeing Ledo go through a life crisis was awesome.
Looking forward to the next episode with another mech now on planet.
Looking forward to the next episode with another mech now on planet.
She got a personality?
guys, if I post some sakuga, will you stop believing that this is a nefarious reverse psychology plot?
There you go. It's not a "special" show.
Thanks a lot.
now I REALLY want to watch this >_
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
Ah ok. I was about to watch the OVA, but I'll wait then.
Clannad 23 END
Cute little couple, their innocence is really enduring.
Get out of here Mae...
Oh lord
was not expecting some fake OreImo and some TL at the same time in my Clannad. Well, based on what they've pulled in the past I should've expected it I guess...
TL at the same time in my Clannad. Well, based on what they've pulled in the past I should've expected it I guess...
Now that was a cute end.
Now that's a happy heartache right there.
OVERALL
I enjoyed the series, really did. Most of the voice actors nailed their parts and the music was killer. Akio was still the best character, no one can top him. The pacing was slow at times and it was odd they gave more screen time to Fuko and Kotomi than the other rivals, but it still worked. The show was funny when it needed to be funny (though I think some of the humor got lost in the English translation at times) and it was sad when it needed to be and absolutely adorable overall. The art and animation was just stellar (though the bug-eyed character designs were still bad). Not enough heartache for me though (I mean outside of
Fuko, Kotomi and Nagisa, there wasn't that much sad/emotional shit.
Fuko to somehow show up in the ending? Did the writers forget about her when writing these last two episodes?
Oh yeah and rankings:
Nagisa>Kyou>Tomoyo>Fuko>Kotomi>>>Ryou
come at me
Overall though, great series. Very entertaining for outwardly cynical, inwardly soft person like me.
After Story better be everything you guys promise it to be. (I'll probably give myself a break and wait till after E3 happens to start on it. Cause I need to post!)
PorcellainThrill
Member
guys, if I post some sakuga, will you stop believing that this is a nefarious reverse psychology plot?
There you go. It's not a "special" show.
The only way of getting people to not watch a show is not talking about it.
R_thanatos
Member
guys, if I post some sakuga, will you stop believing that this is a nefarious reverse psychology plot?
There you go. It's not a "special" show.
JUST AS PLANNED
cnet128 will add " why doesn't shiny luminous do this " ? and ill reach despair.
guys, if I post some sakuga, will you stop believing that this is a nefarious reverse psychology plot?
There you go. It's not a "special" show.
A true master. Lure them in with the quality, then hit 'em with the sakuga. Good cop/bad cop.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Gargantia 10
lol
I honestly have no idea what this show is going for now.
Aku no Hana 10
Finally.
Like all emo kids,
Nyaruko 9
I assume this is a reference?
Dokidoki 19
Old hag moe, etc.
lol
I honestly have no idea what this show is going for now.
With the ending, whoever predicted that the commander guy also went back in time with him was right and now we have a stupid Apocalypse Now-ish conflict between two ideological forces. I guess if this is their way of not bringing back the stupid space conflict, I could be okay with this, but it's so strange.
I feel like the one way I could be okay with this is if the twist is that Ledo is the one who goes insane because of what he knows and the commander, or people representing the commander, have to basically kill him... and basically Gargantia becomes Twilight Zone.
I feel like the one way I could be okay with this is if the twist is that Ledo is the one who goes insane because of what he knows and the commander, or people representing the commander, have to basically kill him... and basically Gargantia becomes Twilight Zone.
Aku no Hana 10
Finally.
Like all emo kids,
the show reveals its hand and Kasuga shows that he isn't some edgy loner reading dark books. He's just a sad loner. It's funny, SNAFU did something similar, but obviously not to the same effect as this.
Funny enough, I liked this episode much better than the manga depiction itself, precisely because it feels so real. The fact that they basically went no-OP, no-ED, and early commercial break, shows that they tried the best to put everything on the text itself without any external distraction helps a lot. I know that if this was a "real" tv show made in America, this is one of those episodes that the producers would have fought to have no or limited commercial interruption - similar to the school shooting episode if 19-2 that happened here in Canada.
Funny enough, I liked this episode much better than the manga depiction itself, precisely because it feels so real. The fact that they basically went no-OP, no-ED, and early commercial break, shows that they tried the best to put everything on the text itself without any external distraction helps a lot. I know that if this was a "real" tv show made in America, this is one of those episodes that the producers would have fought to have no or limited commercial interruption - similar to the school shooting episode if 19-2 that happened here in Canada.
Nyaruko 9
I assume this is a reference?
Dokidoki 19
Old hag moe, etc.
R_thanatos
Member
Nyaruko 9
I assume this is a reference?
High school of the dead reference.
KillerMan91
Member
Oreimo - 10
Ayase <3
First half of the episode: great
Second half of the episode: zzz
Ayase <3
First half of the episode: great
Second half of the episode: zzz
I'm shocked you said nothing about the show suddenly remembering that space is a vacuum right in time to be narratively convenient after spending the entire rest of the show with characters casually walking and talking outside spaceships and the like
As someone who is both (still) a prominent KEYshit hater and one who didn't really like Nagisa at all, I can vouch that After Story is good, borderline great stuff.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Figures. lol
KirbYuuYuu
Member
I MEAN YES, it broke one of my pairs of Yuri goggles, and then threw it to the ground, and forced me to wear the bestiality goggles (because that's the major theme of Yes Pretty Cure 5! Bestiality) but jeez. It's like.... I'm not even sure who watched it besides me and Madp, and I haven't finished GoGo considering it's impossible at this moment, but I think GoGo still has potentially... the greatest episode in the franchise, and it requires buildup for it to be the best.
Still watch Yes 5! It is the creepiest Precure series in the entire franchise, and is probably more sexualized than Fresh Precure if you're into that thing. Do IT! If you watched Max Heart, you can watch anything!
KillerMan91
Member
Yeah until the ending...
chickdigger802
Banned
Hunter x Hunter 83
3 seconds and jump.
that wasn't 3 seconds :/
3 seconds and jump.
that wasn't 3 seconds :/
Well now I have to find something that's just "average", and that's going to be impossible.
KnightBuster
Member
Before you see Smile's endgame, I must ask the following: have you seen Yes 5's movie or the DX3 crossover? This is important.
Well I avoided saying anything about it but since you brought it up...
(major spoilers obviously)
that stupid nonsensical lights/Ushio+doll/power of the dragonballz meta-plot overarching the whole thing was so dumb it almost ruined the entire story for me. Cause KEY just can't leave well enough alone I guess.
And this is from the perspective of someone playing the VN, where all that nonsense actually sorta made sense, as opposed to the anime where they just tack that stuff on at the last minute to the confusion of everyone watching.
And this is from the perspective of someone playing the VN, where all that nonsense actually sorta made sense, as opposed to the anime where they just tack that stuff on at the last minute to the confusion of everyone watching.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
The only way to win is to pretend the show doesn't exist. Anything else you say will always get people interested in it.
Kotomi.
After Story is transcendentally wonderful.
Theonik
Member
This is their BnB. LOOK AT US MAKING OTAKU REFERENCES AREN'T WE COOL!
I'm seriously warning you guys. It's the ugliest jankiest shit ever.
I don't see anything that is jank about this. Looks cute!
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