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Spring Anime 2013 l OT One l All roads lead to this
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Majestic Prince is by far the better space mecha. Gargantia is simply only good for the first eleven minutes of episode one, a random moment in a beach ep of sorts and then decent recently. Gargantial lacks any sort of wholly compelling action or even visual flare and many cast members feel irrelevant to the plot. The writers fail to focus on that which people want opting for dull day to day troubles on a vessel instead of intergalactic action of particle beams, swords, bits and other type of futuristic warfare. Its watchable at best.
Majestic Prince is essentially a blast 80% of the time with pretty explosions, great comedy and intense high speed high climax space fighting. The AHSMB and Juria System mechanisms combined with the cast personality and great sound and drama, really make it a fun and good anime.
Have you considered valvrave?
Finally a pv and my favorite va is in this one.
Now we need an otome anime for winter.
[GunBuster] 5-6
A well-realized world is something that I both love and hate. On one hand it creates depth to the material, but it’s that subtext that I often want to explore, which is never usually all that feasible, or relevant. For as tongue-in-cheek as many of its pseudo-scientific babble is, GunBuster isn't any different in that regard. It establishes a whole slew of ideas and facets to its world, many of which it never really delves into. But the rebuttal to that criticism would be that the narrative never remains static, and each of the six episodes turns to something new.
So of course, I was heartened to see the effects of the earlier-established time dilation, explored further in the finale. Back when they referenced it in episode 2, it captured my imagination, though I never really expected it to receive much attention past that.
Ambition is this series biggest virtue, which too carries its own share of caveats. The brevity of a lot of the situations helps for it to never overstay its welcome, but that’s precisely why you are left craving more. As much as I enjoyed the pastiche of a thousand clichés during the initial episodes, I really think it hits its stride during the latter half. The music, animation and narrative all come together, rather than feeling like that earlier amalgamation.
Basically, I want(ed) more!
A well-realized world is something that I both love and hate. On one hand it creates depth to the material, but it’s that subtext that I often want to explore, which is never usually all that feasible, or relevant. For as tongue-in-cheek as many of its pseudo-scientific babble is, GunBuster isn't any different in that regard. It establishes a whole slew of ideas and facets to its world, many of which it never really delves into. But the rebuttal to that criticism would be that the narrative never remains static, and each of the six episodes turns to something new.
So of course, I was heartened to see the effects of the earlier-established time dilation, explored further in the finale. Back when they referenced it in episode 2, it captured my imagination, though I never really expected it to receive much attention past that.
The whole concept of the world having already passed you by is just horrifying. I mean, the initial “6 months later” drop is already a jarring transition, but then when those months are turned into years, well, it’s hard not to empathize with Noriko’s melancholy. “It all seems so rushed” is her apt assessment of the situation, whilst waiting to receive her long-delayed high school graduation; something that eventually becomes even more prophetic as the story moves forward.
It seeds the idea of what could actually happen if one was to have the world (quite literally) pass them by. Noriko is increasingly fighting a battle for something she has very little stake in, namely the earth. Her eventual return marks the realization that she longer has a place to call her own, both emotionally and physically. Her best friend has long since passed her by, and even though they still share that faint trace of their friendship, Kimiko is (rightfully) concerned more about her own daughter.
It probably helps that the action itself is so bombastic and silly, because the inverse is an emotionally-charged look at what awaits its characters on the other side. As soon as the monochrome opening of the finale hits, nothing really needs to be said. It’s a great way of conveying how intense things are about to become. That Noriko, Kimiko dynamic forms the heart of the whole piece (at least for me), that come the eventual realization that they will actually never cross paths again in their respective lifetimes, it is utterly heartbreaking. They've won, but what's left? In a way, it harkens back to the earlier theory that the "monsters" are simply an answer to the superfluousness of humanity. The galaxy is sacrificed for their continued existence, and Noriko has, as circumstances dictated, offered up her own existence in the process. The whole thing is probably the happiest-sad ending that I've seen.
It seeds the idea of what could actually happen if one was to have the world (quite literally) pass them by. Noriko is increasingly fighting a battle for something she has very little stake in, namely the earth. Her eventual return marks the realization that she longer has a place to call her own, both emotionally and physically. Her best friend has long since passed her by, and even though they still share that faint trace of their friendship, Kimiko is (rightfully) concerned more about her own daughter.
It probably helps that the action itself is so bombastic and silly, because the inverse is an emotionally-charged look at what awaits its characters on the other side. As soon as the monochrome opening of the finale hits, nothing really needs to be said. It’s a great way of conveying how intense things are about to become. That Noriko, Kimiko dynamic forms the heart of the whole piece (at least for me), that come the eventual realization that they will actually never cross paths again in their respective lifetimes, it is utterly heartbreaking. They've won, but what's left? In a way, it harkens back to the earlier theory that the "monsters" are simply an answer to the superfluousness of humanity. The galaxy is sacrificed for their continued existence, and Noriko has, as circumstances dictated, offered up her own existence in the process. The whole thing is probably the happiest-sad ending that I've seen.
Ambition is this series biggest virtue, which too carries its own share of caveats. The brevity of a lot of the situations helps for it to never overstay its welcome, but that’s precisely why you are left craving more. As much as I enjoyed the pastiche of a thousand clichés during the initial episodes, I really think it hits its stride during the latter half. The music, animation and narrative all come together, rather than feeling like that earlier amalgamation.
Basically, I want(ed) more!
Hai folks. Haven't watched much anime in the past 2 months, but I thought I'd hop in here to ask a question.
Does anyone else have bad memory?
I was going through my MAL and a few posts on other forums that I used to frequent long ago, and I can't remember so many of the anime series I have watched. Apparently I was a huge fan of Zetsubou Sensei, but I honestly can't remember shit about the series.
I have a TERRIBLE memory. Im surprised I can remember what I ate for breakfast. Same goes for what animes I watched in the past and how far (particularly in College anime club).
GARGANTIA.
Haha I remember us talking about him and you had to post XD
He really was a treasure and now he's lost
Luci Christian is the undisputed cutest english voice actress in anime.
Looool. thats perfect!
The only thing good about this show is Rin and Ilya. Ilya is precious. Rin is zettai ryouiki.
Because it fucking is!
Truly Henneko is the anime of the season!
Psycho_Mantis
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I know right. I think the closest we got was Zone of the Enders which has awesome designs btw:
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Best thing Anno ever made, am i rite?
Zone of the Enders battles are nothing like Evangelion's, so I don't get the comparison.
Psycho_Mantis
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Its got mechs lol. I'm sorry I have brought shame to my fellow EVA fans.
Theonik
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Your only choice is now Sudoku.
Razgriz-Specter
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maybe not that much but I would put them together more than other standard mech games.
R_thanatos
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Theonik
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That's Picrossing the line.
Dedication Through Light
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Mushibugyo Episode 10
Continually impressed by Mushibugyo.
. Otherwise great human v human action all around. Feels like their building up to a good conclusion for this portion of the anime airing in this spring season.
Continually impressed by Mushibugyo.
Poison Magistrate was quite epic even if taken out in a kind of dull way. I hope the thing gets removed so we can see more of it
R_thanatos
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WHAT ?
Don't bother explaining ..the level is too high for such jokes.
These are just words with friends Im sure.
Psycho_Mantis
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Canis lupus
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Wtf did I miss? Amazon UK has so many anime blurays listed for the summer:
Blue Exorcist
Nura
Steins;Gate
Lupin movie
Deadman Wonderland
Bakemonogatari
Berserk movie 2
Years of nothing and suddenly an onslaught of non shitty anime.
Blue Exorcist
Nura
Steins;Gate
Lupin movie
Deadman Wonderland
Bakemonogatari
Berserk movie 2
Years of nothing and suddenly an onslaught of non shitty anime.
Yall had to wait this long for Steins;Gate? how did you survive?
Dedication Through Light
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I thought people in the UK just get US releases of anime, could have though I see funimation stuff over there.
UK misses out on the good BLue Exorcist set
Theonik
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Sometimes the line has to Picrossed.
That's no movie. Don't bring back my memories of it. IT BURNS IT BURNS! I thought I was free and yet AAAAAAA
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Canis lupus
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I almost imported the overpriced US copies from UK Amazon
I thought people in the UK just get US releases of anime, could have though I see funimation stuff over there.
UK misses out on the good BLue Exorcist set
Which one was the good Blue Exorcist boxset?
Seriously I'm just so happy with this, I'll pre-order them all. Kids on the Slope comes out in 2 weeks!
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Printing this out and hopefully solving it before E3. Holy shit.
Canis lupus
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Oh its a series, wasn't it good? Has a nice score on mal.
Theonik
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It started somewhat promising. Then something happened. We should have known.
Fräulein Eule
My brain still hurts.
Fräulein Eule
Make it stop!
Fräulein Eule
It wasn't our fault!
Fräulein Eule
Argh!
TL;DR: The series wasn't very good.
Canis lupus
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WOW even Clannad After Story...
but why only DVD! Seriously why not also on bluray when the US got it 7(!) years ago.
There seems to be more anime coming out this summer, its amazing even One Piece.
I still need to watch the Lupin anime, all of it. Have only seen Castle of Cagliostro and Lupin vs Detective Conan(need to post my impressions about it), both were great movies.
but why only DVD!
Seriously why not also on bluray when the US got it 7(!) years ago. There seems to be more anime coming out this summer, its amazing even One Piece.
I still need to watch the Lupin anime, all of it. Have only seen Castle of Cagliostro and Lupin vs Detective Conan(need to post my impressions about it), both were great movies.
Psycho_Mantis
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Kyousuke and Kirito........SMH
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
At least Kurisu is where she belongs.
Dedication Through Light
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Is that Syo Kurusu and Tokiya?! Good picks, if only Ittoki too.
And Eren right where he belongs.
PdotMichael
Banned
I thought people in the UK just get US releases of anime, could have though I see funimation stuff over there.
UK misses out on the good BLue Exorcist set
I prefer cheap anime releases than boxsets filled with cheap nonsense.
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No idea if already posted but Gainax's airsoft show got new colored character sheets.
http://akiba-souken.com/article/anime/16619/
Theonik
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Terrible colour design.
Generally yes unless the premium is small. And I want at least ALL the digital extras on the disk.
I have only seen the first series, Cagliostro, and this atrocity with patches of the other stuff. (should watch the pilot soon)
It's not like I had a choice with this damn game! ;_;
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The vomit on my keyboard looks less disgusting.
at least it's better than Medaka, NuGainax is improving!
Trojita
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Majestic Prince Episodes 1-6 Magical Index in Space
It would be nice if the show delved more into them being forced into a military academy because they were genetically altered before they were born and having their memories erased, and the affects this has on them as a person, but alas we'll never get this kind of story writing in a show like this even though they allude to it.
Funny enough the original Majestic Prince is a thoroughbred horse that won the Kentucky Derby in 1969. It was bred to race and perform.
Why does a genetically altered soldier still have acid reflux?
Yuka Iguchi's voice is the most annoying I've ever heard it. It is like they increased the volume and increased the higher frequencies of her voice to make it even more annoying.
If the students get brought into the academy at around the age of 12, why do they look the exact same in the flashback as they do in the present? Is the excuse going to be that being Genetically altered made them grow up faster?
It would be nice if the show delved more into them being forced into a military academy because they were genetically altered before they were born and having their memories erased, and the affects this has on them as a person, but alas we'll never get this kind of story writing in a show like this even though they allude to it.
Funny enough the original Majestic Prince is a thoroughbred horse that won the Kentucky Derby in 1969. It was bred to race and perform.
Why does a genetically altered soldier still have acid reflux?
Yuka Iguchi's voice is the most annoying I've ever heard it. It is like they increased the volume and increased the higher frequencies of her voice to make it even more annoying.
If the students get brought into the academy at around the age of 12, why do they look the exact same in the flashback as they do in the present? Is the excuse going to be that being Genetically altered made them grow up faster?
You have to be trying to do character designs worse than Medaka's.
Theonik
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That is why you should imagine everyone on this thread to be cute girls.
Though that should change that statement only for you.
Dedication Through Light
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R_thanatos
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Kira yamato still strong i see.
KirbYuuYuu
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Not much movement over night I see.
As long as Kurisu stays in her rightful place its all good.
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