No amount of Hype could prepare you for this episode, and I say that in the best way possible.
Show of the year for reals, nothing else even begins to come close.
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Spring Anime 2013 |OT-8| What could be beyond OT-8? Possibility.
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No amount of Hype could prepare you for this episode, and I say that in the best way possible.
Show of the year for reals, nothing else even begins to come close.
hosannainexcelsis
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Ever.
Attack on Titan 7 & Aku no Hana 7
Both shows featured very pivotal scenes from their respective manga counterparts and both of them were adapted so amazingly well this week.
AoT probably could've done without that recap in the beginning of the episode but oh my lord, the second half of the episode more than made up for it.
Both shows featured very pivotal scenes from their respective manga counterparts and both of them were adapted so amazingly well this week.
AoT probably could've done without that recap in the beginning of the episode but oh my lord, the second half of the episode more than made up for it.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Sounds good to me!
Attack on Titan 7
Shit gets even realer. It keeps showing off on how much the female characters don't suck. Guys are a bunch of wimps. I'd call em pussies but they can't take a pounding here.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Muromi-san 7
Coolguy Kappa, poison mushrooms, a way too kawaii tsuchinoko, and some lewd cucumber action. Great episode!
Coolguy Kappa, poison mushrooms, a way too kawaii tsuchinoko, and some lewd cucumber action. Great episode!
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
It depends on the size of the convention, but you can have panels from the various companies, voice actors, and some Japanese guests (voice actors, writers, directors, etc). Plus there are always plenty of fan run panels.
Larger conventions can attract a lot more big name guests (large numbers of voice actors, multiple Japanese guests, representatives from most companies), while smaller conventions might only be able to get a handful of guests, but it can vary quite a bit.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Why are you watching this instead of finishing Tutu?
That's actually not a bad question.
Theonik
Member
But they only get you so far. Furrier than that you encounter a wall where you go in the more furry than human territory people aren't OK with.
aku no hana - 07
There's quite a bit to talk about this episode, but what happens at the end just blows it all away. What a stunning scene.
Two random thoughts that occurred to me as I watched the episode:
1. I knew Yoko Hikasa was voicing Saeki, but this is the first time where I truly connected the dots, if you know what I mean. Everything has just been so seamless and natural that extraneous VA-related trivia just hasn't occurred to me until now.
2. When
, note how
It's just another simple detail that says volumes about the kind of attention paid to their characterization--it's not just some niche that gets carved in and left alone. It's a steady, escalating build-up, one that
Mr. Nagahama could very well have handled it as a farce, but like the creator of the manga, he's chosen to tackle the inherent absurdities of the material with humanity and understanding. And in process of doing so, it's become . . . art.
There's quite a bit to talk about this episode, but what happens at the end just blows it all away. What a stunning scene.
Two random thoughts that occurred to me as I watched the episode:
1. I knew Yoko Hikasa was voicing Saeki, but this is the first time where I truly connected the dots, if you know what I mean. Everything has just been so seamless and natural that extraneous VA-related trivia just hasn't occurred to me until now.
2. When
Nakamura and Kasuga are sneaking into the school
he takes off his shoes while she doesn't.
explodes at the end of this episode.
Mr. Nagahama could very well have handled it as a farce, but like the creator of the manga, he's chosen to tackle the inherent absurdities of the material with humanity and understanding. And in process of doing so, it's become . . . art.
hosannainexcelsis
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Just gotta keep working at it. One day Hito will expose the furry pervert in us all.
Aku hana 7
I've only watched the first 2 episodes and going to see 7 now, I have read the manga ages ago though I know what happens. The atmosphere is really well done, I think actors are actually doing much better vs first episodes, still lip syncing makes it hard to watch. The ending scene was very well done. I might go catch up on ep3-6 if I find the time. hmm
I've only watched the first 2 episodes and going to see 7 now, I have read the manga ages ago though I know what happens. The atmosphere is really well done, I think actors are actually doing much better vs first episodes, still lip syncing makes it hard to watch. The ending scene was very well done. I might go catch up on ep3-6 if I find the time. hmm
Until you realize how both of them have already taken you farther than what you considered safe.
Aku no Hana - 07
Never have I seen something so twisted and beautiful at the same time. Wow.
I just wanted to be clear and made sure no one was assuming anything!
Never have I seen something so twisted and beautiful at the same time. Wow.
I just wanted to be clear and made sure no one was assuming anything!
spotted sdburton.
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At this point the only way Yuri Danshi is going to get some translations is if it gets an anime . . . there was a drama cd last year, apparently:
(yes, the cover amused me)
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At this point the only way Yuri Danshi is going to get some translations is if it gets an anime . . . there was a drama cd last year, apparently:
(yes, the cover amused me)
Yeah but there's nothing hypocritical or unwholesome about two cat ladies about to engage in cat lady sex. It's the most innocent thing in the world.
Especially not when those cat people are possibly also sisters. This is clearly a different, unrelated and distinct problem and my position as a pure white knight of the highest moral standing remains untainted.
that feeling when the best thing gets better
Y'all keep on forgetting to post in the Aku no Hana OT. :/
Muromi 7
The moral of the story is eat shrooms erryday.
Muromi 7
The moral of the story is eat shrooms erryday.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Aku no Hana 7
Holy fucking shit.
Best episode. Best show of the season. Best show of the year. Fuck fuck fuck, this was sooooooooo good.
The manga can't compete. This episode was perfection on every level. The ending was jaw to the floor so damn good. The mood and atmosphere in the show is completely unmatched.
This was seriously the best episode of anime I've watched in years. I honestly cannot believe there are shiteaters out there who can't comprehend how fucking great this show is. Honestly though I would have been one of those people if some good folks in here didn't talk me into watching the first episode.
Holy fucking shit.
Best episode. Best show of the season. Best show of the year. Fuck fuck fuck, this was sooooooooo good.
The manga can't compete. This episode was perfection on every level. The ending was jaw to the floor so damn good. The mood and atmosphere in the show is completely unmatched.
This was seriously the best episode of anime I've watched in years. I honestly cannot believe there are shiteaters out there who can't comprehend how fucking great this show is. Honestly though I would have been one of those people if some good folks in here didn't talk me into watching the first episode.
Yep been reading it (
looking at the panels
If there were ever news that would literally make me break down in tears of joy, it would be Yuri Danshi getting an anime. With the absurd shit that gets picked up by translators this days, the fact that Yuri Danshi continues to be ignored makes my blood boil.
You need to know that feel when Hito says the exact thing that makes it so you can't defend any possible position at all, cuz that's what feel I feeled when I realized those cat ladies were possibly also sisters. I don't think the show ever SAYS it, but I mean, it seems to be suggested.
Hey Corvy-kun have you watched Jinki Extend?
I bought it super cheap on a whim and it looks kind of mecha-ish with Cute in it.
Was just curious if you had seen it? (or others maybe)
I've never heard of it, but I've just been reminded that I do have on hand the list of every mecha show I've watched.
dakkumauji
Member
Muromi-san 07
Cucumbers.
Cucumbers.
Could you list them, Corvy-kun? Im curious.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Muromi-san 07
Cucumbers.
I thought this weeks episode was
TL and not :SDBurton?Or has the definition of Cucumbers suddenly changed x_x
Truth is a funny thing. It's difficult, discomforting, painful, confusing, disturbing, confounding, shocking, and sometimes the absolute last thing we want to hear...
But it will set you free.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Bleach 9 - 10 (engdub, nth rewatch, via neon alley)
Back in the day Bwahahah, still cracked me up and they even threw out Number One. Too bad Don Kanoiji is also just not used anymore.
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Also got more anime on today to add to my current stack of unread and unwatched stuff.
Back in the day Bwahahah, still cracked me up and they even threw out Number One. Too bad Don Kanoiji is also just not used anymore.
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Also got more anime on today to add to my current stack of unread and unwatched stuff.
The Best I've Ever Watched:
Martian Successor Nadesico
Full Metal Panic!-Fumoffu-The Second Raid
Eureka Seven
G Gundam
The Big O
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: The War in the Pocket
Pretty Damn Good:
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Code Geass
GaoGaiGar-Final
Vision of Escaflowne
Rin-ne no Lagrange
Mobile Suit Gundam
It's Good:
Zoids New Century Zero
ReBuild of Evangelion
Gundam Wing
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Gundam SEED
It's Not Bad:
08th MS Team
Broken Blade
Yeah It's Pretty Bad:
Betterman
Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
Gundam SEED Destiny
It's Truly Awful:
Rah Xephon
Gundam AGE
I Would Not Wish it On My Worst Enemy:
Gundam 00
Still Watching:
Gun x Sword
Kiddy Grade
Code Geass R2
ZZ Gundam
Gargantia
Majestic Prince
Valvrave
I think I would only go so far as to call it inconvenient and somewhat embarrassing at this juncture, tho.
Martian Successor Nadesico
Full Metal Panic!-Fumoffu-The Second Raid
Eureka Seven
G Gundam
The Big O
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: The War in the Pocket
Pretty Damn Good:
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Code Geass
GaoGaiGar-Final
Vision of Escaflowne
Rin-ne no Lagrange
Mobile Suit Gundam
It's Good:
Zoids New Century Zero
ReBuild of Evangelion
Gundam Wing
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Gundam SEED
It's Not Bad:
08th MS Team
Broken Blade
Yeah It's Pretty Bad:
Betterman
Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
Gundam SEED Destiny
It's Truly Awful:
Rah Xephon
Gundam AGE
I Would Not Wish it On My Worst Enemy:
Gundam 00
Still Watching:
Gun x Sword
Kiddy Grade
Code Geass R2
ZZ Gundam
Gargantia
Majestic Prince
Valvrave
I think I would only go so far as to call it inconvenient and somewhat embarrassing at this juncture, tho.
dakkumauji
Member
I thought this weeks episode was
It's both!
This pleases me. :lol
Where does Bebop fall? =)
Bleach 9 - 10 (engdub, nth rewatch, via neon alley)
Back in the day Bwahahah, still cracked me up and they even threw out Number One. Too bad Don Kanoiji is also just not used anymore.
He was loving hilarious
It's all of those things. It just depends on how hard we let it hit us.
This needs to be translated so bad. ;_;spotted sdburton.
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At this point the only way Yuri Danshi is going to get some translations is if it gets an anime . . . there was a drama cd last year, apparently:
(yes, the cover amused me)
The wonders of "Country Grown Cucumbers" are not restricted to any one gender!I thought this weeks episode was
Or has the definition of Cucumbers suddenly changed x_x
Photo Kano 7
This was actually a really good episode. It had some good use of perspective to keep things visually interesting, the pacing was nice and it kept a fairly upbeat and optimistic tone to it throughout the whole thing which made the flashback far more effective than it would've been otherwise. Definitely the best episode yet given that it accomplished a fair bit in such a short amount of time.
Yuasa definitely does good work when he's restrained to doing things shorter than a full-length movie.
This was actually a really good episode. It had some good use of perspective to keep things visually interesting, the pacing was nice and it kept a fairly upbeat and optimistic tone to it throughout the whole thing which made the flashback far more effective than it would've been otherwise. Definitely the best episode yet given that it accomplished a fair bit in such a short amount of time.
Yuasa definitely does good work when he's restrained to doing things shorter than a full-length movie.
Princess Tutu 23
I feel like I don't entirely understand Drosselmeyer's motives here.
I feel like I don't entirely understand Drosselmeyer's motives here.
He seems upset that the story has come to a halt, yet he doesn't want Tutu carrying out her plan. He says that it would be boring if the story ended that way. Bit if I had to guess, he simply doesn't want the story to end. If it was up to hi., everybody would just go where the story takes them, and it would continue on forever. Which I guess is why he's nonoe too pleased with Tutu and Fakir finding their own feelings and motivations and trying to act on them and save Mytho.
Kraehe,s flashback was breaking my heart. And then she discovers that shes not really the raven's daughter...damn. Hopefully that revelation can bring about some redemption and a cathartic ending for her.
Kraehe,s flashback was breaking my heart. And then she discovers that shes not really the raven's daughter...damn. Hopefully that revelation can bring about some redemption and a cathartic ending for her.
I thought this weeks episode was
Or has the definition of Cucumbers suddenly changed x_x
I'd assume it's a joke about him being green.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Maybe if this weren't the year of TRIGGER you'd be right.
Gintama 62
This is like the perfect way to followup the Benizakura stuff. Great glimpse at Gintoki's past in that arc followed by the interviews of what Gintoki means to the people around him. Also makes sense in that the Shingengumi needed to investigate what happened then.
Will sneak One Piece 62 in later, have a suicide pact to attend to first.
sogood
Laughed hard. Reminded me Abrahams/Zucker/Zucker style movies where there's shenanigans going on in the background just for the sake of it.
More reference comedy done right.
This is like the perfect way to followup the Benizakura stuff. Great glimpse at Gintoki's past in that arc followed by the interviews of what Gintoki means to the people around him. Also makes sense in that the Shingengumi needed to investigate what happened then.
Will sneak One Piece 62 in later, have a suicide pact to attend to first.
dakkumauji
Member
Yamazaki is such a great character.
He really is. It's nice the supporting cast is so competently handled that they can carry their own episodes.
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
If you can recall, what did you dislike about Broken Blade? I ask cause it's actually one the mech genre I really enjoyed.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Ojamajo Doremi 8
Of course there's always a second chance for the rare failure! And she still needs her friends.
Doremi gets thrown under the bus quite a lot in terms of competence. But she has her fairy
Of course there's always a second chance for the rare failure! And she still needs her friends.
Doremi gets thrown under the bus quite a lot in terms of competence. But she has her fairy
who apparently runs away the next episode :/
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