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[Narag]

Well the problem is that they bill it in that nature and they make lots of important deliberate connections to the old material which forces you to make that comparison even though it's not really appropriate.

I try to think of it as a sequel or successor to FLCL. Except without the memorable music. Except in those scenes where they borrow the Gunbuster score.

When I watched it earlier in the year, I couldn't help feeling like how much of a sequel it was given how it sort of fetishized the original in the same vein as the original did anime culture stuff.

I actually thought better of Gurren Lagann after the fact as it seemed more spiritual sequel to Gunbuster whereas Diebuster was a literal one .

 

[ZachDeKoromaru]

Yuyushiki - End Card #2 (Kenichi Yoshida)

If we don't get one by Ume-sensei I may just cry.

 

[Jarmel]

Yuyushiki - End Card #2 (Kenichi Yoshida)

Seems kinda half-assed but I'll take what I can get.

 

[cajunator]

If we don't get one by Ume-sensei I may just cry.

We better! Those character designs are begging to be drawn by Ume.

 

[Seraphis Cain]

If we don't get one by Ume-sensei I may just cry.

This would be the best thing. And since both Hidamari and Yuyushiki are from Manga Time Kirara, it's totally possible!

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Btw was there a boxset announced for Yamato 2199? I was looking at the BD releases and a website seemingly mentioned that there was. Also Google Translate could have fucked up too.

They shouldnt have a BD boxset yet for it since the last four episode disc set doesnt even release until Sept 25, 2013.

 

[Crash Station]

I don't think any sane person ever argued against that.

Diebuster episode 4 is leagues ahead of anything in Gunbuster. It's like the prequel to Gurren Lagann episode 11.

 

[Passive Assassin]

Completely on board with Gintama now after a few more episodes.

The way they went from a sad story about a dude being out of his daughter's life for 13 years to having to chase down and capture a purple alien octopus is what sold me. This can truly be about anything, and I like that.

The tone shifts. Sorachi is a master of them.


And it felt like Diebuster was more or less FLCL and Gurren Lagaan combined.

 

[fertygo]

I barely remember stuff from Diebuster except the ending, due to rewatch soon.

Gunbuster though ;_____;

 

[SDBurton]

I prefer straight stuff to yurishit.

Enjoy your vanillashit romance! Hmph!

 

[kayos90]

I'm actually in a class about human sexuality, gender identity, etc and I have a couple of questions that I want to ask for class. Am I allowed to ask without getting banned?

 

[Mature]

I think the whole need for a Gunbuster vs. Diebuster argument is pretty silly. Both have their ups and downs, but they're entertaining in their own ways and very digestible, short OVAs.

And yet, there can only be one.

I actually thought better of Gurren Lagann after the fact as it seemed more spiritual sequel to Gunbuster whereas Diebuster was a literal one .

In my quest to run through Gainax works, Gurren is next up after Die.

 

[Haly]

I'm actually in a class about human sexuality, gender identity, etc and I have a couple of questions that I want to ask for class. Am I allowed to ask without getting banned?

Yes.

Just don't ask GAF to do your homework or you'll get tar and feathered.

 

[Branduil]

Ultimately neither are really that good.

This is the truth. Once you get past the nice visual designs, iconic music, and memorable endings, there's not a lot of substance there. Also, both series take an interminable amount of time to actually kickstart the plot for some reason, even though they both only have six episodes.

 

[Basileus777]

I'm actually in a class about human sexuality, gender identity, etc and I have a couple of questions that I want to ask for class. Am I allowed to ask without getting banned?

Just make sure to bring SAO into this, then not only will it be on topic, it'll be par for the course.

 

[Jarmel]

Just make sure to bring SAO into this, then not only will it be on topic, it'll be par for the course.

Kirito makes everyone feel like a girl compared to his awesome manliness.

 

[Hitokage]

I'm actually in a class about human sexuality, gender identity, etc and I have a couple of questions that I want to ask for class. Am I allowed to ask without getting banned?

I really wouldn't recommend asking the wider GAF audience for these things unless you want a strong undercurrent of LBGT indifference and MRA bullshit. Limit your focus and you'll get better answers.

 

[fertygo]

nm

 

[Ultimadrago]

Kirito makes everyone feel like a girl compared to his awesome manliness.

Can't get all those grubby mitts off him!

 

[cajunator]

I'm actually in a class about human sexuality, gender identity, etc and I have a couple of questions that I want to ask for class. Am I allowed to ask without getting banned?

Sure. Go ahead. whats the worst that could happen?

 

[Regulus Tera]

I think the whole need for a Gunbuster vs. Diebuster argument is pretty silly. Both have their ups and downs, but they're entertaining in their own ways and very digestible, short OVAs.

And yet, there can only be one.

You are talking to nerds. Lists and "my anime is better than your anime" arguments come with the description.

 

[Jex]

I think the whole need for a Gunbuster vs. Diebuster argument is pretty silly. Both have their ups and downs, but they're entertaining in their own ways and very digestible, short OVAs.

And yet, there can only be one.

Well yeah. This is the internet.

 

[Pirabear]

Gunbuster has Jung Freud and Wakamoto

The choice is clear

 

[Dresden]

I'm all for the peaceful gun x die future, but endless categorization and wangling over rankings is just like, human nature.

e: Chitanda > Mayaka

 

[kayos90]

I really wouldn't recommend asking the wider GAF audience for these things unless you want a strong undercurrent of LBGT indifference and MRA bullshit. Limit your focus and you'll get better answers.

The focus is actually on AnimeGAF since the research has to do with anime. I would only be asking this community. I'll have the questions posted up a bit later today. After my nap. And Class.

 

[Haly]

"AnimeGAF, how do your feelings differ regarding traps, futa and bodyswitching?

What about pillar men?"

 

[ZachDeKoromaru]

The focus is actually on AnimeGAF since the research has to do with anime. I would only be asking this community. I'll have the questions posted up a bit later today. After my nap. And Class.

Gender I identify the most with: Mahou shoujo

 

[Broach]

I'm in desperate need of Anime/Manga that's like Welcome to the NHK. Dramatic Slice-of-Life with an obvious purpose to project oneself into the character or situation.

 

[fertygo]

I'm in desperate need of Anime/Manga that's like Welcome to the NHK. Dramatic Slice-of-Life with an obvious purpose to project oneself into the character or situation.

Aku no Hana.

 

[Jarmel]

"AnimeGAF, how do your feelings differ regarding traps, futa and bodyswitching?

What about pillar men?"

I love some futa assuming no ballsack. Traps are aptly named. That said, since they're fictional characters, the only limit is your imagination. Screw 'Word of God'. As for bodyswitching, depends on the personalities of the parties involved.

 

[kayos90]

Gender I identify the most with: Mahou shoujo

If possible I'd like some serious answer when i ask the questions since it'll help. lol.

 

[Pirabear]

"AnimeGAF, how do your feelings differ regarding traps, futa and bodyswitching?

What about pillar men?"

The Pillar Men seem more aligned with cannibalism than a gender identity to me.

 

[cajunator]

I'm all for the peaceful gun x die future, but endless categorization and wangling over rankings is just like, human nature.

e: Chitanda > Mayaka

Misaki > Irisu > Chitanda > a spoon > Mayaka

 

[Chet Rippo]

Also, I know this is basically a common trope in SOL/CGDCT shows, but none of the characters in K-On! have parents, do they? :lol It just strikes me as funny that they've only explained the absence of Yui and Ui's parents once ("they're in Germany for Christmas!"), and then they're evidently never mentioned again. :lol

You actually do get to see Yui's parents.

Like actually at home and talking to Yui.

 

[Jex]

I think the whole need for a Gunbuster vs. Diebuster argument is pretty silly. Both have their ups and downs, but they're entertaining in their own ways and very digestible, short OVAs.

And yet, there can only be one.

Okay, I was messing with y'all last time. There is a real, legitimate answer.

I think it's pretty clear a case of what Diebuster represents. It's old vs new anime. 80's anime fans vs 2000's anime fans. Old Gainax vs New Gainax. Mecha vs Moe. Cells vs digital. Tradition vs experimentation. Hideaki Anno vs Kazuya Tsurumaki. Gunbuster vs Diebuster.

It allows you to fight all the proxy wars about anime that you could ever possibly want to fight. What it represents may be more tempting to fight over than what it actually is.

A better question would be: in what world wouldn't there be arguing about this? The stakes are pretty high!

 

[Ultimadrago]

"AnimeGAF, how do your feelings differ regarding traps, futa and bodyswitching?

I don't like any of the above.

What about pillar men?"

Jojo's Pillar Men will be Jojo's Pillar Men. They're fabulous and they know it.

 

[Ice Lightning]

Back cover for Dusk Maiden of Amnesia has been posted.

It appears to be 1080p, with an extended version of episode 12, and includes Japanese commentaries subbed(?) for the 12 TV episodes and the OVA! Here's hoping that the 1080p is truly 1080p.

 

[kayos90]

Back cover for Dusk Maiden of Amnesia has been posted.



It appears to be 1080p, with an extended version of episode 12, and includes Japanese commentaries subbed for the 12 TV episodes and the OVA! Here's hoping that the 1080p is truly 1080p.

Dat wall of text.

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

That sounds like a long anime though.

But it's great. 70 episodes of pure awesome.

Besides, you can't actually be a real human being until you've watched Cardcaptor Sakura.

Full translations: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-04-16/gatchaman-crowds-anime-characters-staff-revealed

Anime is fucking saved.

I was hoping for something meatier.

Damn, I'm gonna have to finish Star Driver at some point, aren't I?

No, you really don't have to. If you've seen one Star Driver episode, you've seen them all. Save yourself further anguish.

I'm all for the peaceful gun x die future, but endless categorization and wangling over rankings is just like, human nature.

e: Chitanda > Mayaka

Terrible opinion.

 

[Syrinx]

You actually do get to see Yui's parents.

Like actually at home and talking to Yui.

Is this in the movie, or was I just not paying attention?

 

[Andrew J.]

That sounds like a long anime though.

Says a proponent of Legend of the Galactic Heroes and Gintama.

 

[dimb]

Back cover for Dusk Maiden of Amnesia has been posted.

Who knew making text lines straight was so hard? Sentai is disgusting.

 

[Chet Rippo]

Is this in the movie, or was I just not paying attention?

Movie.

 

[7Th]

I can't believe there are people that actually prefer the old IS art to the new designs:

Old covers:

New covers:

 

[Jex]

Wearable technology: The bra designed to shock attackers - BBC News Story

As always, anime got there first:

 

[ZachDeKoromaru]

I can't believe there are people that actually prefer the old IS art to the new designs:

Old covers:


New covers:

New Cecilia has no drills, now there's nothing about her to care for.

 

[Ice Lightning]

Who knew making text lines straight was so hard? Sentai is disgusting.

That is not my main concern. Sure the text positioning could be better, but I am mainly concerned about the video quality. For what's actually in this release is quite amazing, but if the Blu-ray video quality is downgraded like some of Sentai's past releases I may as well just get the DVD.

Really want those soundtracks, and hope other NA anime companies start putting soundtracks in initial releases.

 

[kayos90]

I can't believe there are people that actually prefer the old IS art to the new designs:

Old covers:


New covers:

Why does the second girl have derp eyes?

 

[Soma]

I can't believe there are people that actually prefer the old IS art to the new designs:

Old covers:


New covers:

No more beautiful Oujo-sama drill hair = insta-downgrade

 

[Dresden]

Sometimes yuri can be the best only good part of a show, like say Ga-rei Zero.

haters hating

ei aoki styling

I'm actually in a class about human sexuality, gender identity, etc and I have a couple of questions that I want to ask for class. Am I allowed to ask without getting banned?

Ask for all the answers to be returned as PM's.

Back cover for Dusk Maiden of Amnesia has been posted.

It appears to be 1080p, with an extended version of episode 12, and includes Japanese commentaries subbed(?) for the 12 TV episodes and the OVA! Here's hoping that the 1080p is truly 1080p.

All that ugly art, now in 1080p. I guess this will be the time to give this another shot.

Terrible opinion.

People who don't like Chitanda by the end have no soul. Or appreciation of its writing.