Crash Station
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Whiskey Peak is great. It's the start of the scale of the series increasing exponentially.
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Spring Anime 2013 |OT-8| What could be beyond OT-8? Possibility.
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Whiskey Peak is great. It's the start of the scale of the series increasing exponentially.
I don't know what Megazone 23 is, but Rah Xephon doesn't even attempt to conceal the fact that it's Eva. There's an episode of Rah Xephon where the "dolem" does the exact same thing as the sphere angel from Evangelion, sucking the protagonist's giant robot into the ground. If that isn't enough to convict, the protagonists of both shows then are stuck in an introspective limbo world where they have IDENTICAL, VERBATIM dialogue. Then both the dolem and the angel die in exactly the same fashion.
It can't possibly BE more Evangelion. Rah Xephon is more Evangelion than Rebuild of Evangelion at this point.
Gun x Sword 19
Kurosa dies. Which is good, because fuck the violent little boy cliche mecha shows love to employ. It even happens here, they try to make us feel sorry for the little shit. Well I don't. He was a shit and he deserved to die.
Meanwhile, the Eldora 5 prove that in spite of being GaoGaiGar, they're still every bit as awesome in their own South of the Border Flavor.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Rahxephon has characters with social skills, which alone makes it nothing like Evangelion.
Crash Station
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Now this would be great on Toonami.
You're beginning to sell me on the show, haha. I'll just consider it a love letter to Anno.
Tokyo Jupiter is clearly inspired from Megazone
Mana = EVE
Ayato = Shogo (Megazone protag)
And as if Eva not have amount of inspired idea as well
If I remember correctly, they actually thank Gainax in the credits, lol.
Delusibeta
Banned
The Devil is a Part Timer! 1-8
Yep, this is good. It took a couple of episodes, but it's getting into its stride. I'll note that this isn't what I'd call a straight comedy, but there's a surprising amount of character development and the occasional hint of battle. Hey, I just sat through the smart end of four hours of this, complete with irrelevant Hulu adverts (including a hilarious one for a medicine that spent literally two third of the advert listing off the side effects), it's that good.
Also, Chi is best girl.
Yep, this is good. It took a couple of episodes, but it's getting into its stride. I'll note that this isn't what I'd call a straight comedy, but there's a surprising amount of character development and the occasional hint of battle. Hey, I just sat through the smart end of four hours of this, complete with irrelevant Hulu adverts (including a hilarious one for a medicine that spent literally two third of the advert listing off the side effects), it's that good.
Also, Chi is best girl.
Tsuritama
Space Brothers
Time of Eve (you can also just watch the movie version instead)
Wandering Son
Fate/Zero
Durarara
Natsume's Book of Friends
Polar Bear Cafe
Moyashimon
Madoka Magica
That's a pretty big pool, got a genre in mind?
Crimsonlink
Member
Nura Episode 10-22
Almost finished with it.
Loved the Tsurara focused Episode. Can't wait to get into 2nd season.
Oreimo 8
This episode was too CUTE!
I was in love with it up until the very end. Then that had to happen and depress me.
Oh well waiting for the final LN in June anyways so the show should go out with a bang.
Almost finished with it.
Loved the Tsurara focused Episode. Can't wait to get into 2nd season.
Oreimo 8
This episode was too CUTE!
I was in love with it up until the very end. Then that had to happen and depress me.
Oh well waiting for the final LN in June anyways so the show should go out with a bang.Delusibeta
Banned
I was going to ask "which territory", but then I realise you listed Hulu, so I guess you're from the US.
For everyone else, I'll recommend Media Hint for Hulu access, it works really well (although I'd also recommend getting an account so you can filter out the really irrelevant advert. No, I'm not interested in your birth control pills). Note that it does work for Netflix US, but it doesn't work for Crunchyroll (but then again most of the US exclusive anime's available on Hulu anyway).
Between the two, the only two notable recent anime that isn't available is new JoJos and Hyora (spelling error).
For everyone else, I'll recommend Media Hint for Hulu access, it works really well (although I'd also recommend getting an account so you can filter out the really irrelevant advert. No, I'm not interested in your birth control pills). Note that it does work for Netflix US, but it doesn't work for Crunchyroll (but then again most of the US exclusive anime's available on Hulu anyway).
Between the two, the only two notable recent anime that isn't available is new JoJos and Hyora (spelling error).
Chet Rippo
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The iDOLM@STER
I know exactly what you're talking about. The best bit is that the last bit of that fucking ad is the tagline of how good the medicine is for you, right after like nearly a minute of the girl just listing off possible horrific side effects (including 'a visual disability called something or the other')
Yutaka Izubuchi himself said he wanted to make his own Evangelion
Obviously its influences are a lot more far reaching, but it was made in response to it, there is no denying that.
I'll give it a shot eventually. Maybe going into it knowing these things will help me to appreciate it for what it is.
Hataraku-Maou Sama 1
Hey this show's pretty good.
I'm not sure they understand Irish naming conventions though. "Mg" is not a prefix in any naming culture I'm familiar with now that I think about it.
Enjoyed seeing Satan and.Alciel have to get on their feet and familiarize themselves with this new world they're in. Was funny seeing Alciel thinking he used summoning magic when all he did was call a cab. And them renting their apartment was entertaining. That landlady is pretty freaky looking.
And Satan's really into his MgRonald's job. He's so dedicated and friendly and helpful. All the while Alciel's wondering what he's become.
Will watch more.
Hey this show's pretty good.
I'm not sure they understand Irish naming conventions though. "Mg" is not a prefix in any naming culture I'm familiar with now that I think about it.
Enjoyed seeing Satan and.Alciel have to get on their feet and familiarize themselves with this new world they're in. Was funny seeing Alciel thinking he used summoning magic when all he did was call a cab. And them renting their apartment was entertaining. That landlady is pretty freaky looking.
And Satan's really into his MgRonald's job. He's so dedicated and friendly and helpful. All the while Alciel's wondering what he's become.
Will watch more.
At the very least you can see prime BONES at work, RIP.
Joe Molotov
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hosannainexcelsis
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Irresponsible Captain Tylor 1
Off to a pretty good start. The animation is lively and cartoony, and the whole episode had a great deal of energy which made it fly by. The cuts between Tylor, the Space Force leaders, and the Empire leaders in the first half were a bit disorienting - could have used a bit more setting establishment - but that straightened out in the second half with its amazing sequence of Tylor seducing the aptitude test AI. Tylor is such a crazy ne'er-do-well, it's hard not to like him. He seems to let his mouth run ahead of him, yet somehow he's managed to get his way. The only thing I don't like about him is his poofy jacket, but he should be turning that in soon enough.
The hints of political intrigue between and inside the two warring powers were certainly... intriguing. I wonder how the series will balance its serious and comedic sides going forward.
The OP is kind of weird, by the way. What's with the live-action footage?
Off to a pretty good start. The animation is lively and cartoony, and the whole episode had a great deal of energy which made it fly by. The cuts between Tylor, the Space Force leaders, and the Empire leaders in the first half were a bit disorienting - could have used a bit more setting establishment - but that straightened out in the second half with its amazing sequence of Tylor seducing the aptitude test AI. Tylor is such a crazy ne'er-do-well, it's hard not to like him. He seems to let his mouth run ahead of him, yet somehow he's managed to get his way. The only thing I don't like about him is his poofy jacket, but he should be turning that in soon enough.
The hints of political intrigue between and inside the two warring powers were certainly... intriguing. I wonder how the series will balance its serious and comedic sides going forward.
The OP is kind of weird, by the way. What's with the live-action footage?
It was made and marketed as one of the first major high concept sci-fi anime of the new decade made by someone who is essentially a legend in the field of mecha anime directing a show for the first time ever.
nevermind the fact that it was made by a brand new studio made up of of many, many people responsible for some of the most iconic anime of the 90s.
Kiddy Grade 16
WUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT.
Let me get this straight:
That is some Sith levels of employee advancement opportunities.
WUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT.
Let me get this straight:
Eclair just brutally murdered the entire GOTT staff, or at the very least the chief, and got named THE NEW CHIEF?
That is some Sith levels of employee advancement opportunities.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Delusibeta
Banned
I suppose this is MURICA we're talking about, but if a company in the UK came up with that advert, all the advertisers would laugh them out of the room. You don't spend half an advert listing off the side effects, that's what text on the screen is for. (Hell, I don't think we allow prescription drugs to advertise over here, which I guess makes sense given the continued existence of the NHS). But anyway, off topic.
I do have a feeling TDiaPT is going to get nowhere near finished in the last five episodes: they're still introducing new characters and the latest episode ended on a cliffhanger (perhaps the lamest cliffhanger ever, but it's a cliffhanger). I also realise that Chi is basically otakubait (genki highschooler with big tits falls in love with the male protagonist, gets the entire ending sequence to herself), but hey, it works, it's not terribly out of place (hey, there's demons leaping about, and so far they've only made one joke out of the :chet) and she's far from the worst otakubait I've seen.
DrForester
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I would also add
Toradora
Read or Die
Otome Yokai Zakuro
Kids on the Slope
Our Home's Fox Diety
Moyashimon
Gankutsuou
Was this on "the list"? Is it like the Garzey's Wing dub I've heard so much about?
Glass Fleet might just be more nonsensical than Garzey's Wing.
Save 'N Quit
Banned
chickdigger802
Banned
Man, still am pretty bummed about oreimo. Don't even know why lol.
Space Bros 59
Is astronaut as a career to work towards even worth it realistically? It's easier to make the nbas than getting your ass to space...
hmmm...
Space Bros 59
Is astronaut as a career to work towards even worth it realistically? It's easier to make the nbas than getting your ass to space...
hmmm...
Ultimadrago
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Nichijou/My Ordinary Life
Fate/Zero
Moribito (I've heard good things about it.)
Code:Breaker
The Skull Man
Full Metal Alchemist
Gunslinger Girl
Blood C
Haibane Renmei
Requiem From the Darkness
Samurai Champloo
Girls und Panzer
Bunny Drop
That should cover some bases. Note that these are mostly Hulu selections.
Basileus777
Member
Well it is the future where space exploration is a thing again.
I need to watch these. But preferably when I have an actual keyboard to type on so I can go nuts
chickdigger802
Banned
world war 3.
chickdigger802
Banned
snafu 8
serious biz next eps? Tennis boy is still best girl of the show.
Some fun fanservice bits... and it got kinda dark.
serious biz next eps? Tennis boy is still best girl of the show.
Some fun fanservice bits... and it got kinda dark
.peaceiscloser
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Smile Precure 01-03
This is my first foray into the Precure franchise, and I think my experience was bolstered by watching my little sister really love watching it too. Is this a good entry into the franchise? I'm enjoying it so far, and it all seems pretty standalone so far. Was just making sure I wasn't missing anything from the previous series.
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha 01
Watching the English dub, was pleasantly surprised to hear Mio from K-On! (same with my little sister who loves K-On!) Noticeably more serious tone than Precure, but we're loving it all the same.
It's really interesting watching these shows after having seen Madoka first.
Also, I watched all of SAO
would you guys recommend watching through .hack//SIGN?
This is my first foray into the Precure franchise, and I think my experience was bolstered by watching my little sister really love watching it too. Is this a good entry into the franchise? I'm enjoying it so far, and it all seems pretty standalone so far. Was just making sure I wasn't missing anything from the previous series.
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha 01
Watching the English dub, was pleasantly surprised to hear Mio from K-On! (same with my little sister who loves K-On!) Noticeably more serious tone than Precure, but we're loving it all the same.
It's really interesting watching these shows after having seen Madoka first.
Also, I watched all of SAO
and I kinda enjoyed it until I read GAF's consensus of disapproval thus changing my own opinion lol
Do you guys subscribe to Crunchyroll? And do you think it's worth it? I'm using the free trial to watch Attack on Titan and I'm liking the whole stream 1080p as soon as it comes out thing.
Although, I don't watch a crazy amount of anime. The most recent one I've watched was Evangelion and that was like, 4 months ago. After watching Attack on Titan I started getting interested in anime again though, so I've started Stein's Gate after hearing good things about it.
Although, I don't watch a crazy amount of anime. The most recent one I've watched was Evangelion and that was like, 4 months ago. After watching Attack on Titan I started getting interested in anime again though, so I've started Stein's Gate after hearing good things about it.
peaceiscloser
Member
I've been on the CR free trial (about to become a paid member) It's not extravagantly expensive, and considering the breadth of their catalog I'm not really complaining.
Chet Rippo
Member
Yeah, where's iDOLM@STER?
Steib's Gate is one of the best anime in recent years.
R_thanatos
Member
Another reason why kiddy grade is great .Make perfect sense that being on the run they picked that one. The other would have been to keep running until their deaths.
Valvrave the Liberator 1
Decided to go and watch this after jgminto's suggestion. It was an okay first episode, it didn't hook me like I thought it would. I don't really like the main character all that much and the high school setting is whatever.
I'm not sure if I should continue watching the rest of the episodes.
Decided to go and watch this after jgminto's suggestion. It was an okay first episode, it didn't hook me like I thought it would. I don't really like the main character all that much and the high school setting is whatever.
I wasn't expecting Shoko to just die in the first episode like that (or did she...) and after the credits Haruto becoming a vampire or something and biting L-elf was when I said "okay what's going on here" but I just relized that that was what the message on screen that Haruto was blindly ignoring was talking about.
dakkumauji
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Spice and Wolf II 06
I always like seeing the other side of the story. And more nice moments between Holo and Lawrence. Really fitting to see the end of the festival happen at the same time.
I always like seeing the other side of the story. And more nice moments between Holo and Lawrence. Really fitting to see the end of the festival happen at the same time.
Don't understand why the kid's dad beat him for wanting to be an aerospace engineer. I'm guessing the dad is just fucking stupid, no matter what type of engineer you become that's like guaranteed money right there. Let the kid make rockets goddamn it. As for Vince, just "becoming an astronaut" is kind of vague since most are either doctors, engineers or something like that. So either way both of them would have had some well paying careers.
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