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Spring Anime 2015 |OT| The Disappearance of YEAARRT!
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It's only the first two episodes, watch and weep as the production values plummet !
I remember thinking that the first episode of that Maoyuu show was supreme nonsense so it's only fitting !
Yamato plot armor > everything else.
J.C. Staff still impressing.
Railgun S + Sakurasou were both great as well in recent times.
Narag hates Chiyo for some reason thoGekkan Shoujo SP6 END
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what a heartless monster.
Razgriz-Specter
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Yamada 01
I expected this. This is just going to be incredibly rushed. There's just too much content for 12 episodes.
I'll end up watching it anyway.
Well at least it won't cover the shit slump the manga has gotten into.
Basileus777
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They'll just need to go through like 7-8 chapters an episode.
Or follow Tokyo Ghoul's example and don't bother with an ending.
MetroidPrimeRib
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Hmm, Yamada is 150+ chapters right? They will probably try and rush through as much as possible. Well, if I end up enjoying it I'll just read it, I guess.
firehawk12
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lol
I will say, the Saki Side-A adaptation mashed the entire manga into a 15 episode series and I was glad for it. I doubt anything of the sort will happen for this anime though... it's funny, but jdrama writers/directors have way more balls than anime producers when it comes to this stuff.
They're connected to the disc releases IIRC.
I imagine it'll end at the first real arc and then it's up to you to continue reading. Although I dropped the manga itself ages ago so I barely remember anything about it. At the point I stopped, they were just figuring out who the last witch was, and that was deep into the manga.
Razgriz-Specter
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80's is where it really ends though.
Shiraishi has basically been a background character ever since
Binge read like 70+ chapters one day absolutely loving it(was my favorite manga) once that wraps it was all downhill from there.
Basileus777
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It's where it should have ended.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
If you guys read Yankee-kun, you know that it'll go on forever.
That's why I sort of love the jdrama adaptation of that show. The big "reveal" happens at the final episode, and the show does in 10 episodes that the manga took 6 years to do.
first he refuses to read nukoduke and now this. madnessNarag hates Chiyo for some reason tho
what a heartless monster.
Razgriz-Specter
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If you guys read Yankee-kun, you know that it'll go on forever.
That's why I sort of love the jdrama adaptation of that show. The big "reveal" happens at the final episode, and the show does in 10 episodes that the manga took 6 years to do.
Id still enjoy it if
it didn't completely lose all the fun the series originally had. between Yamada and Shiraishi also their body switching, the club, etc.
Looking good, not so sure about that music yet though.
Him and Zach both. Criminal. Survivor too as well I guess but he's a scrub anyway so it doesn't count.
No need to try and fit the whole thing into 12 episodes. That basically never happens. Probably just do the First 3-4 volumes.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Buy them disks!
Well, at some point they had to explain what was going on with some draaaaama.
shirobako finished it
Episode 23 was fantastic, top tier. This show was probably a lot better to watch like this than on a weekly basis. This was a fun few days although I didn't feel it in the beginning it was very good. Mizushima can make anything entertaining to watch with best characters.
They should make a second season where they explore the "dark side" of anime, like animators dying, drawing smut, VA scandals, plagiarism etc. Yamakan as the model for the director. will be fun.
Episode 23 was fantastic, top tier. This show was probably a lot better to watch like this than on a weekly basis. This was a fun few days although I didn't feel it in the beginning it was very good. Mizushima can make anything entertaining to watch with best characters.
They should make a second season where they explore the "dark side" of anime, like animators dying, drawing smut, VA scandals, plagiarism etc. Yamakan as the model for the director. will be fun.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Given how glossy this show was, with everyone reaching their goals, I doubt they would even entertain the thought of doing something realistic.
I mean, a bunch of animators started a kickstarter to try to set up a place for animators to live. I assume that went nowhere though.
ultimatemegax
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Not all goals were met though, I could see how the argument would be made that they are worked on an anime together and that totally counts but that was not their project, that was not the project of the dreams.
victreeb3l
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Welcome to Angel Beats!
Sailor Moon Mondays: Sailor Moon S: Episode 96:
Ah yes, we have come to an infamous episode, at least where it concerns the Western release of Sailor Moon for this is one that established the cousin connection back in the day. Fortunately there is nary a mention of that choice and that is for the best. Anyway, we have now reached that point in the mini-arc where the Inner Scouts each get a focus episode, which is usually more then they ever got in the manga with a few exceptions. Anyway, the first guardian chosen is Mako for whatever reason as she is the latest so get a girl crush on Saint Juste-Sama and the Inner Scouts, uh, kind of start dealing with the topic of homosexuality and with the exception of Ami they come across as some close-minded jerks about the issue. Of course I suspect that many of the other scouts harbor these same feelings and are just kind of jealous but Usagi really looks bad here, ironic given her counterpart.
Anyway, we are given some insight in Mako that I honestly thought had been mentioned before but maybe I am thinking about the manga and that is because she is go tall and tomboyish she set out to do very feminine and traditional activities. We also get deeper insight into Hakura and Michiru and we see them actually playing the secret identity game Clark Kent style. By that I mean the civilian identities act so differently nobody would believe that the two are one and the same. We also learn that The Outers are on a mission to stop the premonition seen in the season opener and they will execute their command by any means necessary, especially Uranus. Michiru does being up the idea of ending the hostilities and joining up with the Inners but this is shot down because Hakura doesn't think the Inners have the stones for sacrifice. Perhaps not but the Inners are learning very quickly how cruel and callous their counterparts can be an tensions are rising as the first cross exchange of blows occurs. All and all, this was a surprisingly top shelf episode, highest recommendation to watch.
Ah yes, we have come to an infamous episode, at least where it concerns the Western release of Sailor Moon for this is one that established the cousin connection back in the day. Fortunately there is nary a mention of that choice and that is for the best. Anyway, we have now reached that point in the mini-arc where the Inner Scouts each get a focus episode, which is usually more then they ever got in the manga with a few exceptions. Anyway, the first guardian chosen is Mako for whatever reason as she is the latest so get a girl crush on Saint Juste-Sama and the Inner Scouts, uh, kind of start dealing with the topic of homosexuality and with the exception of Ami they come across as some close-minded jerks about the issue. Of course I suspect that many of the other scouts harbor these same feelings and are just kind of jealous but Usagi really looks bad here, ironic given her counterpart.
Anyway, we are given some insight in Mako that I honestly thought had been mentioned before but maybe I am thinking about the manga and that is because she is go tall and tomboyish she set out to do very feminine and traditional activities. We also get deeper insight into Hakura and Michiru and we see them actually playing the secret identity game Clark Kent style. By that I mean the civilian identities act so differently nobody would believe that the two are one and the same. We also learn that The Outers are on a mission to stop the premonition seen in the season opener and they will execute their command by any means necessary, especially Uranus. Michiru does being up the idea of ending the hostilities and joining up with the Inners but this is shot down because Hakura doesn't think the Inners have the stones for sacrifice. Perhaps not but the Inners are learning very quickly how cruel and callous their counterparts can be an tensions are rising as the first cross exchange of blows occurs. All and all, this was a surprisingly top shelf episode, highest recommendation to watch.
Baby Steps 2 2
The episode itself was a fairly unexcitiing ordeal, Eiichiro must work his way out of a loss streak and into victory. It wasn't as painful as Ace of Diamond's bout of player regression but I never understood the appeal of this story setback. It's always obvious that they will eventually overcome their weakness and gain victory which leads to the protagonist's slump feeling like a waste of the viewer's time. If this had been extended over multiple episodes as it was in AoD it's likely that I could skip to the point when the player recovers and miss very little.
We're only on the second episode and the quality has already declined. That's not too surprising, Baby Steps has never been a good looking show, but it looks bad in totally new ways. I haven't seen a single CG background character yet but now they have been replaced by odd looking backgrounds with low detail characters superimposed on top. Those shots look even stranger in motion.
The episode itself was a fairly unexcitiing ordeal, Eiichiro must work his way out of a loss streak and into victory. It wasn't as painful as Ace of Diamond's bout of player regression but I never understood the appeal of this story setback. It's always obvious that they will eventually overcome their weakness and gain victory which leads to the protagonist's slump feeling like a waste of the viewer's time. If this had been extended over multiple episodes as it was in AoD it's likely that I could skip to the point when the player recovers and miss very little.
Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage 09-10
I kind of want to watch this again in Japanese. The English is very good but... the words are Tarantino but the action isn't quite that same style. Fucking hell Revy is so good though. Jesus christ. And it was really, really good seeing this complete asshole get his comeuppance. The Balakleiva/Revy/Yukio parallels are really interesting, too.
I really wish they'd left all the Japanese bits in Japanese though. I think that would've been really effective. Probably not a great dub though. Christ, this armour piercing speech. Damn.
Black Lagoon is also really good with utilising what would normally be really 'fanservicey' shots to creep you the fuck out. Jesus.
I kind of want to watch this again in Japanese. The English is very good but... the words are Tarantino but the action isn't quite that same style. Fucking hell Revy is so good though. Jesus christ. And it was really, really good seeing this complete asshole get his comeuppance. The Balakleiva/Revy/Yukio parallels are really interesting, too.
I really wish they'd left all the Japanese bits in Japanese though. I think that would've been really effective. Probably not a great dub though. Christ, this armour piercing speech. Damn.
Black Lagoon is also really good with utilising what would normally be really 'fanservicey' shots to creep you the fuck out. Jesus.
While thats normally true, even people who enjoyed SAO can at least admit that it is extremely faulty and absolute bottom of the barrel tripe.
I like most things but even I can see that its terrible.
Thats true. Zachy is a pretty genuinely friendly person and open to a lot of things.
Yamada 01
I expected this. This is just going to be incredibly rushed. There's just too much content for 12 episodes.
I'll end up watching it anyway.
That second gif is too cute. Might watch this.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Hah, well there you go. Not quite the world of glamour anyway.
I mean, I know that they weren't ever going to have a "bad" end for this type of story, but the professions they presented on the show were a far cry from the horror stories we have heard about being underpaid and working two or three "secret" animator contract jobs because of how little many animators get paid. I don't think anyone will ever do a "David Simon"-like take on working in anime any time soon.
Speaking of development, did the main guy ever hook up with that girl in the first season?
Its one of the more misleading first episodes ever. The fan service falls off a damn cliff for most of the season afterward and then comes back (but not as strong) near the end.
Sailor Moon Mondays: Sailor Moon S: Episode 97:
Right, so this time around the focus is on Ami and this time we are in for a subversion of her usual episode and it actually give a new layer of depth for her. As it is known Ami's hat, her identity, is usually centered around be the insecure girl genius who is a the top of her class and plans on becoming a world class doctor. This episode see her question that very identity for the first time after a long lecture with the Vice-Principle. Ami comes to the realization that studying may become her entire persona and the her dreams may be more because of the legacy of her mother.
I do have a bit of a problem with this episode as it puts forth a contradiction in the personality of Ami, that she is so non-confrontational that she will hold back against opponents she feels are of a weaker skill set, which is the crux for her offense against Michiru. We have seen previously that in spite of her demure appearance and a supposed lack of confidence, Ami is fiercely competitive and she hates the thought of losing to somebody, especially in academics. Also, footnote here, this is the first episode to specifically identify Michiru and Hakura as partners. Anyway, strong recommendation to watch. Yea, I am seeing why the Super season is the most highly praised thus far.
Right, so this time around the focus is on Ami and this time we are in for a subversion of her usual episode and it actually give a new layer of depth for her. As it is known Ami's hat, her identity, is usually centered around be the insecure girl genius who is a the top of her class and plans on becoming a world class doctor. This episode see her question that very identity for the first time after a long lecture with the Vice-Principle. Ami comes to the realization that studying may become her entire persona and the her dreams may be more because of the legacy of her mother.
I do have a bit of a problem with this episode as it puts forth a contradiction in the personality of Ami, that she is so non-confrontational that she will hold back against opponents she feels are of a weaker skill set, which is the crux for her offense against Michiru. We have seen previously that in spite of her demure appearance and a supposed lack of confidence, Ami is fiercely competitive and she hates the thought of losing to somebody, especially in academics. Also, footnote here, this is the first episode to specifically identify Michiru and Hakura as partners. Anyway, strong recommendation to watch. Yea, I am seeing why the Super season is the most highly praised thus far.
Its a shame because the manga is fantastic. The anime series could just use a little extra bump in production and it would make such a difference.
Razgriz-Specter
Member
No, all of that was fine.
the new groups of witches, the big scheme thats currently going on, Shiraishi almost never appearing, etc
Going on like 70 chapters now and it all just feels convoluted and unnecessary.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
This might be after I stopped reading. lol
Yankee-kun was drawn out as well, and at some point, I just resolved to read the finale when it ends. I understand keeping a book going because you need to eat - this is why Kirkman will never end The Walking Dead - but I can't think of anything that could keep my interest for that long. I guess arguably Gintama is the show with the most episodes that I've ever watched in my life, but it's episodic enough that I never feel like it stalls.
Wow. Slow burn.
Dedication Through Light
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Ace of Diamond 2nd Season Episode 2
I guess one more week of recap and then finally new stuff.
Too bad after 74 episodes CR translator senpai and proofreader-kun cant get a characters name straight [Furuya]
I guess one more week of recap and then finally new stuff.
Too bad after 74 episodes CR translator senpai and proofreader-kun cant get a characters name straight
[Furuya]
There's a new egg at digimon-adventure.net
Probably will announce a delay once it reaches 0.
Probably will announce a delay once it reaches 0.
Reminds me of the 'tax evasion incident' from GAiNAX too, in that only its president's house was raided and he, Takeji Sawamura, was ultimately convicted for it (well, Mr. Takeda said Mr. Sawamura was the sole responsible after all, but... hummmm)!
They don't mention it in the most recent updates of the campaign's page there, but the first apartment is actually up and running already:
Following path of famed Tokiwa-so flat, Tokyo NPO takes in young animators - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/cool_japan/style/AJ201504020005
No, not much glamour to live for just a couple of newbie animators they can house at the moment, although the parallelisms with the famous 'Tokiwa-sō' apartments for artists the author of the article showcases gives quite a nice feeling of possible, potential achievements to be seen... isn't it? :'-)
Cornbread78
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Dog Days ep. 1-7:
This one is starting out a little slow so far, but it's just amping up with that
There is something definately up with Leo, but the rest of the characters are all likeable so far. Poor princess is going to get burnt, maybe we can call her the "Burn Princess" in honor of Ange. I'm sure these episodes have all just been set-up for the rest of the story, but I'll keep watching to get a better handle of what the next move is...
This one is starting out a little slow so far, but it's just amping up with that
declaration of war.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Oh sure, I mean the SoHo artist apartments is famous for the same reason. I'm just saying that they probably won't make an anime about being a starving animator. lol
Don't get me wrong, I absolutely despise SAO, I just don't like the idea of people using it (and other anime) as a springboard to shit on posters in this thread. Maybe Cornbread78 could have worded his question better, but denigrating someone for liking [X] anime is definitely the wrong way to go about it.
I don't want AnimeGAF to be that kind of community.
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