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Spring Anime 2013 |OT -7| My Giant CG Pony Can't Possibly Read This Much Baudelaire
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An is such a cutie. But then again so is Naru. For some reason I stopped the show one episode into R.
lazybones18
Banned
May God have mercy on your soul
I like the design for Yukino as well as her voice. Everything else is alright.
Ice Lightning
Member
Maybe Nozomi (RightStuf) picked one, or both, of the titles. At least that's my guess for being unexpected.
dakkumauji
Member
Muromi-san 02
History seen and caused by mermaids.
History seen and caused by mermaids.
Don't pretend that this is any kind of "homecoming" worth being welcomed back over :lol
Okay, Novid joke over, at least until we know more about Gangnam Girls and I actually do begin plotting violence against Haim Saban. Only wonzo will like this new avatar but I finished Bakumatsu Gijinden Roman last week and damn.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
If you need someone to assist in carrying out revenge against Saban, I'm here. They absolutely butchered one of my favorite franchises in the US, and I'll never forgive them.
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam 19
Mirai: "Kamile, do you think love can bloom, even on the battlefield?"
Kamile: "No, that's impossible."
Beltachika: "WHAT ABOUT MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE"
BWAHAHAHA MUSICAL LOVE MONTAGE.
All this will make it that much better when Kamile kills Four, because Kamile kills everyone and everything he loves.
Mirai: "Kamile, do you think love can bloom, even on the battlefield?"
Kamile: "No, that's impossible."
Beltachika: "WHAT ABOUT MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE"
BWAHAHAHA MUSICAL LOVE MONTAGE.
All this will make it that much better when Kamile kills Four, because Kamile kills everyone and everything he loves.
I must've missed the joke....
romanakama
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
I は shock
dakkumauji
Member
Kaitou Reinya 12
At least something was stolen this episode.
Kaitou Reinya Pilot
Ok, I did somewhat enjoyed this.
At least something was stolen this episode.
Kaitou Reinya Pilot
Ok, I did somewhat enjoyed this.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Oreimo Episode 2
Oh wow, this episode was awesome. Easily one of the best episode of the series. The comedy was top notch and the characters were a lot more likable than usual, Kyousuke in particular. He... he actually had good retorts! A more aggressive personality! And more importantly, he was actually hilarious! He should always be like this. Too bad he'll probably go back to being the spineless MC next week.
It was also the first time in the series I noticed such a strong resemblance between the two siblings. Their reaction to the game were creepily similar. If Kyousuke played more date sims, he and Kirino would get along very well. Surprisingly, Kirino was not annoying at all this episode and dare I say she was kind of cute towards her brother.
Ayase was the best this week though. I take note that she seemed pretty happy when she thought Kirino wanted her to become her girlfriend. Two yuri tease in two episodes...
Also she was scarily good at being a yandere: dem eyes, they will haunt you forever.
Also dat Wita plugin lool. Sony spending that advertising money.
Ayase's expressions were the highlight for sure:
No kuroneko in sight and I am enjoying it.
Oh wow, this episode was awesome. Easily one of the best episode of the series. The comedy was top notch and the characters were a lot more likable than usual, Kyousuke in particular. He... he actually had good retorts! A more aggressive personality! And more importantly, he was actually hilarious! He should always be like this. Too bad he'll probably go back to being the spineless MC next week.
It was also the first time in the series I noticed such a strong resemblance between the two siblings. Their reaction to the game were creepily similar. If Kyousuke played more date sims, he and Kirino would get along very well. Surprisingly, Kirino was not annoying at all this episode and dare I say she was kind of cute towards her brother.
Ayase was the best this week though. I take note that she seemed pretty happy when she thought Kirino wanted her to become her girlfriend. Two yuri tease in two episodes...
Also she was scarily good at being a yandere: dem eyes, they will haunt you forever.
Also dat Wita plugin lool. Sony spending that advertising money.
Ayase's expressions were the highlight for sure:
No kuroneko in sight and I am enjoying it.
Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko - 01
I think I'm getting tired of this kind of show. Its not doing much for me.
However that OP is :cajun :cajun :cajun and I like the art style. Character design reminds me of that recent show with the retarded girl and also Mayo Chiki. I guess that makes it alright.
I think I'm getting tired of this kind of show. Its not doing much for me.
However that OP is :cajun :cajun :cajun and I like the art style. Character design reminds me of that recent show with the retarded girl and also Mayo Chiki. I guess that makes it alright.
It took me almost a whole minute to remember where that song was from.
So he was the one responsible for the concert episode in Sket Dance? Nice.
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet Episode 2
As I gathered in the last episode, this show is really something else when it's feet are on the ground. Literally. Having left a chaotic universe of overly busy CG space battles and laser beam light shows, this show really starts shining, and it makes me very, very glad that this is where it's going to spend most of its' time. It really hits the ground running here. I really like how they've handled the language barrier. It exists as a real barrier and a factor in the escalation of the conflict that arises from first contact and frames the episode, and it's handled in a rather deft manner.
It's also nice to see that they don't really linger too much on the science of the fiction. When it happens, exposition feels like how it should - a natural extension of conversation without being too obvious or intrusive about its' intentions. To this end, Red and Amy trading what they know about their respective worlds with each other was a really great way of framing the information introduced for the audience's benefit.
I'm pretty late to the party with regards to talking up how well done the characterization is, but it really does stand out. No one is doing anything in transparent service to an overarching plot - everyone has their own perspectives and motivations, and it's reflected in how they conduct themselves and how they want to resolve the situation.
I also have to say that I still really like how the show looks. It doesn't really do a fantastic job blending CG with hand-drawn elements, and this shows most notably in the water (for which I can clearly recall a few rather cringeworthy scenes), but as far as actual animation quality goes, nothing really seems to have been compromised thus far. Characters express very well, and movement is pretty naturalistic. And even if I can't in good conscious cite some as particularly outstanding as the majesty/scale is kinda broken up by the CG ocean, there's some good work done in the backgrounds. But I think my favourite thing about the production is how it uses colour. The bright, distinctive colours and lighting really help with the visual personality and identity of the show. The character designs are really gelling with me as well.
I really, really enjoyed how they illustrated the vast disparity in power and force that exists between Red and the world that he's found himself marooned on.
Something about this show has clicked like a show hasn't clicked for me in a few months. I'm really eager for the next episode.
As an aside, Chamber is amazing.
As I gathered in the last episode, this show is really something else when it's feet are on the ground. Literally. Having left a chaotic universe of overly busy CG space battles and laser beam light shows, this show really starts shining, and it makes me very, very glad that this is where it's going to spend most of its' time. It really hits the ground running here. I really like how they've handled the language barrier. It exists as a real barrier and a factor in the escalation of the conflict that arises from first contact and frames the episode, and it's handled in a rather deft manner.
It's also nice to see that they don't really linger too much on the science of the fiction. When it happens, exposition feels like how it should - a natural extension of conversation without being too obvious or intrusive about its' intentions. To this end, Red and Amy trading what they know about their respective worlds with each other was a really great way of framing the information introduced for the audience's benefit.
I'm pretty late to the party with regards to talking up how well done the characterization is, but it really does stand out. No one is doing anything in transparent service to an overarching plot - everyone has their own perspectives and motivations, and it's reflected in how they conduct themselves and how they want to resolve the situation.
Red doesn't seek reconciliation with the locals or act on their behalf because he feels a particular attachment to them - it's the only way he's going to last on what's effectively an alien planet. It's nice to see that kind of pragmatism and rational thought prevailing within the plot.
I also have to say that I still really like how the show looks. It doesn't really do a fantastic job blending CG with hand-drawn elements, and this shows most notably in the water (for which I can clearly recall a few rather cringeworthy scenes), but as far as actual animation quality goes, nothing really seems to have been compromised thus far. Characters express very well, and movement is pretty naturalistic. And even if I can't in good conscious cite some as particularly outstanding as the majesty/scale is kinda broken up by the CG ocean, there's some good work done in the backgrounds. But I think my favourite thing about the production is how it uses colour. The bright, distinctive colours and lighting really help with the visual personality and identity of the show. The character designs are really gelling with me as well.
I really, really enjoyed how they illustrated the vast disparity in power and force that exists between Red and the world that he's found himself marooned on.
It's almost chilling in the efficiency. It's clean, surgical, bloodless, and effortless. It's over in less than a minute, and the implications of that are made clear. It's rocked the boat in a remarkable way.
Something about this show has clicked like a show hasn't clicked for me in a few months. I'm really eager for the next episode.
As an aside, Chamber is amazing.
dakkumauji
Member
Ebiten - Doki Doki no Onsen Gasshuku 03-04
So lewd. Episode 4 is also :SDBurton lewd.
So lewd. Episode 4 is also :SDBurton lewd.
Jex
Member
Sunrise are busy animating the movie and stuff!
Attack on Titan 2
If last week's episode was promising for its faithfulness to the source material and its technical excellence, this episode is promising for its ability to expand upon the original material and actually improve it in some ways. Turning
from a couple of pages in the manga to a full-blown setpiece was a really good idea and should pay dividends in the future. Similarly, all of the original material with the refugees,
, was much better served here than in the manga, where it was only mentioned in passing. In particular I like that Armin was given a more concrete motivation for joining the military. The production value continues to impress; I feel like even the still shots look good because of the art direction and the high-budget background art. And it's not like they're being overly abused, I think; all of the most important scenes are given the animation they deserve.
And has been mentioned, the ED is absolutely excellent. One of the rare shows to have a great opening AND ending.
Forgive me Studio Pablo, but this show has the most impressive background art of the season.
If last week's episode was promising for its faithfulness to the source material and its technical excellence, this episode is promising for its ability to expand upon the original material and actually improve it in some ways. Turning
the fall of Wall Maria
and the genocide disguised as an attempt to retake the wall
And has been mentioned, the ED is absolutely excellent. One of the rare shows to have a great opening AND ending.
Save 'N Quit
Banned
Really tempted right now to watch Oreimo for the first time just for that yandere girl.
Jex
Member
Well, if the heart of a mecha show is about mecha on mecha or mecha on equally-strong-foe combat it looks like there couldn't possibly be any of that in Gargantia due to the sheer difference in power between the sides, so I agree with you. I was also reminded of the start of the conflict in ∀ Gundam where the moon forces just decimate everything else.
Jex
Member
Everyone knows that the cape makes the man.
There's a possibility that the plant monsters arrive on the planet and Red has to defend Gargantia from them, I guess. Not that I expect it.
I think it's pretty obvious that
his bro-captain is going to come back, after Ledo has acclimatized himself to Gargantia.
Can't wait for the CG goodness!
Hentai Ouji, Stony Cat, etc. Episode 01
As expected the production quality was really average even right down to the painfully typical OP but the main draw that's making me stick with the show (for the time being) is the source material which is pretty much the only thing setting this series apart from other highschool romcom LN adaptions. I really like the initial set-up which is kind of a mix between Liar Liar and TWGOK which leads to some genuinely humorous scenes. It's just a shame that
so I'm not expecting a whole lot out of this adaption after that.
At least I found it much more entertaining than RomCom SNAFU which I've dropped so now I've got this taking over my guilty pleasure watch for the season.
As expected the production quality was really average even right down to the painfully typical OP but the main draw that's making me stick with the show (for the time being) is the source material which is pretty much the only thing setting this series apart from other highschool romcom LN adaptions. I really like the initial set-up which is kind of a mix between Liar Liar and TWGOK which leads to some genuinely humorous scenes. It's just a shame that
Youto's whole facade thing only lasts for the first arc
At least I found it much more entertaining than RomCom SNAFU which I've dropped so now I've got this taking over my guilty pleasure watch for the season.
Hey, I liked that show too!
Jex
Member
I suppose that perhaps later on in the series part of the Human fleet turn up and end up and threaten to do something kind of cliche like take over the whole planet at the expense of the humans living their and Ledo ends up battling to protect his new homeland. Or something.
Jex
Member
So much Hayami Saori in the last hour! Between Oregairu and Oreimo, I think I've heard more of her than I have in the last few months.
Also, the Oreimo episode was definitely funny! Very entertaining. It was a lot better than Date A Live, which didn't know whether it wanted to be serious or funny, and Oregairu, which was pretty meh overall.
Also, the Oreimo episode was definitely funny! Very entertaining. It was a lot better than Date A Live, which didn't know whether it wanted to be serious or funny, and Oregairu, which was pretty meh overall.
It's Avatar, man.
Although I don't think it'd be the entire human fleet; just another mecha, fighting for another fleet would do.
Although I don't think it'd be the entire human fleet; just another mecha, fighting for another fleet would do.
Ebiten - Doki Doki no Onsen Gasshuku 03-04
So lewd. Episode 4 is also :SDBurton lewd.
YESSSSSSSSSSS.
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Oreimo S2 - 02
Yandere Ayase is best Ayase
This episode had me in stitches. Kirino's lewd face when she was playing 'Love Touch' was priceless as well as seeing that emotion transfer over to Kyousuke once he gotten his hands on it. Manami you tattletale, docked points for you!
Ultimadrago
Member
Oreimo S2 - 2
LovePlus Touch turns people "a little creepy" confirmed by several characters in-show.
Next Episode Preview:
Love
Next Episode Preview:
My Friend Can't Take Off Her Glasses (a.k.a. Hopefully Saori)
I think the conflict will be psychological rather than physical; I can already see the people from Gargantia being afraid of him and the God-like abilities of his robot. I really don't think this will end with him being cheered on.
SNAFU vs Warawanai Neko.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Warawanai Neko was way more entertaining than both of SNAFU's episodes. Though Neko is a light novel adaptation adapted by JC Staff, things can get real awful real quick with that combination.
I legitimately really wanted to like Oregairu too but the show was giving me nothing to work with. Might pick it back up later if something interesting enough warrants it but that's not looking all that likely.
Imagine if Sakurasou was adapted by JC Staff!
I legitimately enjoy SNAFU. I haven't seen neko but I find the philosophical points appealing for SNAFU.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
I can't tell whether I'm being Kayos~d or fooled with anymore!
They'll probably work out a way for Chamber to tap into the
glowing blue stuff.
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