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Spring Anime 2015 |OT| The Disappearance of YEAARRT!
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Jex
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Source?
Lady Siara
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Why did I watch 6 episodes of Rolling Girls before dropping it? I wasn't even going to watch it and a friend convinced me to pick it up with them. Should have trusted my gut on this one.
It's a shame too. There's definitely potential but it's just a mess of disjointed story telling and paper thin protagonists.
It's a shame too. There's definitely potential but it's just a mess of disjointed story telling and paper thin protagonists.
Oh MY GOD
There's going to be a series where Yuki Nagato wins?
I don't even mind that it's not KyoAni, I've wanted to see more of the Haruhi alternate universe since I first saw Disappearance. Have only a little bit of the manga but my fingers are crossed.
Good Luck Girl (aka Binbougami ga) 1-13
Not going to beat around the bush, Good Luck Girl was a great comedy anime. I mean, it was directed by Yoichi Fujita (the guy who directed Gintama) so right off the bat you know you're in for something fun, but man, I didn't think it would be this good. It's essentially about a girl who's been blessed with an inordinate amount good fortune (being lucky is like her superpower), so much so that she ends becoming haunted by a poverty God. Said God points out that her good fortune was a mistake, and that she intends to "collect" it, but the protagonist refuses to give any of it up. (I mean, who would). As the cover implies, Good Luck Girl is primarily about the conflict between the main protagonist and the Poverty God. The premise is pretty basic, but they do so much with it. The main characters are stellar. This is the kind of show lives and dies on its protagonists and they manage be amazing throughout.The jokes are great, and the anime is filled to the brim with hilarious, overt anime references. The supporting cast was also surprisingly strong. Despite introducing a whole bunch of them, the show never really forgets about any of them, which I appreciated.
Good Luck Girl would have been decent anime by virtue of it's comedy alone, but there was a surprising emotion to it. No, really. The anime manages to set itself apart from your standard comedy anime by actually being somewhat poignant. The anime makes no secret of its intentions— the protagonist is lucky, but she's secretly miserable. All of that good fortune made her lucky, but she can barely function as a human being. So when the Poverty God threatens the only good thing she has in her life, she's pretty much forced to change as a person. To that the end, in addition to be comedic, Good Luck is also about the protagonist's growth as a person, and her relationship with people around her.
Good Luck Girl does a fantastic job balancing comedy with drama. I loved the comedy, but it was also pretty gratifying seeing the protagonist steadily become a better person. If you're looking for an anime with tons of comedy, great characters, a plethora of anime references and a surprising amount of heart, then you should definitely give Good Luck Girl a watch.
PS: For those who watched the anime, who was your favorite character and why was it
Not going to beat around the bush, Good Luck Girl was a great comedy anime. I mean, it was directed by Yoichi Fujita (the guy who directed Gintama) so right off the bat you know you're in for something fun, but man, I didn't think it would be this good. It's essentially about a girl who's been blessed with an inordinate amount good fortune (being lucky is like her superpower), so much so that she ends becoming haunted by a poverty God. Said God points out that her good fortune was a mistake, and that she intends to "collect" it, but the protagonist refuses to give any of it up. (I mean, who would). As the cover implies, Good Luck Girl is primarily about the conflict between the main protagonist and the Poverty God. The premise is pretty basic, but they do so much with it. The main characters are stellar. This is the kind of show lives and dies on its protagonists and they manage be amazing throughout.The jokes are great, and the anime is filled to the brim with hilarious, overt anime references. The supporting cast was also surprisingly strong. Despite introducing a whole bunch of them, the show never really forgets about any of them, which I appreciated.
Good Luck Girl would have been decent anime by virtue of it's comedy alone, but there was a surprising emotion to it. No, really. The anime manages to set itself apart from your standard comedy anime by actually being somewhat poignant. The anime makes no secret of its intentions— the protagonist is lucky, but she's secretly miserable. All of that good fortune made her lucky, but she can barely function as a human being. So when the Poverty God threatens the only good thing she has in her life, she's pretty much forced to change as a person. To that the end, in addition to be comedic, Good Luck is also about the protagonist's growth as a person, and her relationship with people around her.
Good Luck Girl does a fantastic job balancing comedy with drama. I loved the comedy, but it was also pretty gratifying seeing the protagonist steadily become a better person. If you're looking for an anime with tons of comedy, great characters, a plethora of anime references and a surprising amount of heart, then you should definitely give Good Luck Girl a watch.
PS: For those who watched the anime, who was your favorite character and why was it
rrvv
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Funny that is only second episode where person from the good guys actually dead
well they seem transfer their budget from Haruhi to yuki.
gotta get the priority
Is this new Haruhi show something one can get into without any previous knowledge of the franchise?
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Well I probably shouldn't have gone out and said that because now I can't find the source. I'm sure it was posted in here and that's where I got it.
But maybe it was something I saw and it was just made up, or on a site that's in Japanese.
That's summer though!
Butcher did the first three episodes, no?
I need to watch urusei yatsura to get my dose of romance and slice of life
i loved the original blood even though a few plot points were questionable in terms of integrity of series (how I remember watching it as a kid on adult swim) and watched blood-c cause it was probably something close to the first one. the entire season was a big fuck you to every viewer, it was so bad how they tried working backwards and it didnt even make any sense on how it ended. horrible show.
a lifting and anime bro? mah man
i loved the original blood even though a few plot points were questionable in terms of integrity of series (how I remember watching it as a kid on adult swim) and watched blood-c cause it was probably something close to the first one. the entire season was a big fuck you to every viewer, it was so bad how they tried working backwards and it didnt even make any sense on how it ended. horrible show.
a lifting and anime bro? mah man
Go_Ly_Dow
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I need to watch urusei yatsura to get my dose of romance and slice of life
i loved the original blood even though a few plot points were questionable in terms of integrity of series (how I remember watching it as a kid on adult swim) and watched blood-c cause it was probably something close to the first one. the entire season was a big fuck you to every viewer, it was so bad how they tried working backwards and it didnt even make any sense on how it ended. horrible show.
a lifting and anime bro? mah man
I'll lift KyoAnus in to a volcano if they don't sort their shit out!
I'll lift KyoAnus in to a volcano if they don't sort their shit out!
what have they animated before or are doing right now? the digimon anime? im pretty hyped for that.
Jex
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If she doesn't have superpowers what's stopping people punching her in the face?
ultimatemegax
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Maybe because they've got better material to animate than a spinoff Kadokawa's promoting the manga for since Tanigawa can't write any novels now.
And yes, the first Euphonium novel is better than the Yuki-chan manga, having read both. Granted, most opinions here tend to differ from mine, but I doubt people will differ on this one.
If you want a long answer regarding the state of Kyoto Animation now, I wrote a post detailing how they've evolved from a group of painters to a studio that's acquiring content and leading committees unlike other studios like Bones and IG. In short, they've got a new business model that increased their profits quite a lot over the past two years since they've stopped being an mere animation studio. There's no reason to go back to doing what Kadokawa/TBS want them to do (though there are connections still present for the pervert Gatou to get his new stuff animated).
Go_Ly_Dow
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Cheers. Will have a read!
MikeHattsu
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They're doing the Hibike! Euphonium show.
And before that they've done FMP Fumoffu and S2, Kanon 2006, Clannad, Haruhi, Lucky Star, K-On, Nichijou, Hyouka, Free and some other shows.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Yatterman Night 12 END
That was a pretty good finale. I feel like the show lost some steam in the middle but got it back with this and the last episode. Ending was sort of abrupt and a little forced but it doesn't really bother me a lot, and the episode looked kind of unfinished (Tonzra's fight) despite looking great a whole lot of the time? It's weird.
I like how they played both the original OP and Yatterman Night's OP plus callbacks to the OP.
That was a pretty good finale. I feel like the show lost some steam in the middle but got it back with this and the last episode. Ending was sort of abrupt and a little forced but it doesn't really bother me a lot, and the episode looked kind of unfinished (Tonzra's fight) despite looking great a whole lot of the time? It's weird.
I like how they played both the original OP and Yatterman Night's OP plus callbacks to the OP.
R_thanatos
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Well, sir you have good taste.
ultimatemegax
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Produced for Kadokawa:
Full Metal Panic!? Fumoffu (Also for Fuji)
Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid (also for WOWOW)
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2006/2009 editions)
Lucky Star (+OVA)
The Melancholy of Haruhi-chan Suzumiya/Nyoron Churuya-san (ONAs)
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
Nichijou
Hyouka
Produced for TBS:
AIR
Kanon
Clannad/After Story
K-On!/K-On!!/K-On! The Movie
Amagi Brilliant Park (also produced w/Kadokawa)
Self-Produced:
Munto/The World Reflected in the Eye of the Girl Who Looked at the Sky/The War Between the Celestials and the Akito tribe (produced with Kadokawa for latter two)
Love, Chunibyo, and Other Delusions
Tamako Market
Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club
Beyond the Boundary
Sound! Euphonium (not self-published/created IP; acquired rights from Takarajimasha)
NaDannMaGoGo
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Eureka Seven - 9
About some time for some sweet back-story. Took almost too long to be honest...9 episodes to really get a clue who the hell the people from this crew really are and come from (still only partially answered of course).
Gotta say Renton's speech was a bit jarring. It's not unbelievable but Renton so far never felt like a very articulate and wise guy, so when he's having his great motivational speech towards Eureka it's a bit odd.
On the side: OP track seems somewhat average. I think I'm mostly gonna skip it from now on as it didn't latch onto me by now. It did remind me of s.th. else but I wasn't quite sure up to this point. Now I think it may be somewhat similar to the music that plays during the 'previews' at the end of the Evangelion Rebuild movies? Not sure.
ED is quite nice. Has a bit of a FMA:Bish feel and wouldn't be surprised if the singer covered some of those OPs/EDs too.
About some time for some sweet back-story. Took almost too long to be honest...9 episodes to really get a clue who the hell the people from this crew really are and come from (still only partially answered of course).
Gotta say Renton's speech was a bit jarring. It's not unbelievable but Renton so far never felt like a very articulate and wise guy, so when he's having his great motivational speech towards Eureka it's a bit odd.
On the side: OP track seems somewhat average. I think I'm mostly gonna skip it from now on as it didn't latch onto me by now. It did remind me of s.th. else but I wasn't quite sure up to this point. Now I think it may be somewhat similar to the music that plays during the 'previews' at the end of the Evangelion Rebuild movies? Not sure.
ED is quite nice. Has a bit of a FMA:Bish feel and wouldn't be surprised if the singer covered some of those OPs/EDs too.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
I'm just curious, where do you get all your info and knowledge from? Whenever you post it's always super informative.
assault laws
Last show I really saw it used was Saiunkoku monogatari.
Its Shaft at the absolute top of their game. So cute and heartwarming and delicious. Absolute joycake anime! Its not a popular opinion but I honestly feel they are one of the best studios when they give it their all.
You guys read for more FSN UBW?
Anyways, new pinups! https://yande.re/user/show/188377 I'm not sure how much lewd is allowed so I'll err on the side of caution and let you guys look em up. Or if it doesn't work, I just dumped them on tumblr and you can get someimage links there for pasting here and take the risk: http://animeslovenija.tumblr.com/ (I feel dirty like I'm promoting myself, ew).
Girls in business suits are hot as hell though. Threw in Shirobako as well, good shows. Oh well, can't not post Erina-sama (NSFWish one: https://yande.re/post/show/315977/shokugeki_no_soma)
Cross Ange ended, best bad show in a while (NSFW on, really lewd, mmm yuri: https://yande.re/post/show/315971)
Triage X and not-Kyoani out of interest for the new season:
Oregairu is a bit too lewd with the cleavage to post.... probably: https://yande.re/post/show/315969
All the cuties!
ultimatemegax
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It's an accumulation of a lot of different sources such as studying production committee members, getting information from some of the people who work on the business side of the industry, and even stuff like reports for investors. I wish I could point to this/that articles, but a lot of it is stuff I've read a couple years ago and have forgotten the exact location. A lot of the information is in Japanese, so nearly everyone ignores it or just goes to watch a show instead, but I find this stuff more interesting than a lot of shows.
The stuff Justin Sevakis writes for ANN is alright to start with. He has a very heavy R1-market bias, so keep that in mind while reading his stuff (the question he "answered" regarding contributions from NA companies compared to importing was hilariously dodgy to avoid people not buying NA discs and putting him out of work). Excluding anything regarding AnimeSols, Quarkboy (or Sam Pinnesky) is a good source. He felt there was a larger international market for older shows than what there was and thus Sols fell flat.
My interest started with investigating why another Haruhi season wasn't made, and the knowledge lept from there.
Maybe she will get arrested for sexual assault this time then.
hosannainexcelsis
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Yeah, the Yuki-chan manga is fluffy fluff-fluff. It's cute to watch Nagato blush for a couple chapters, but that's about it.
Hopefully Euphonium is good enough and the anime staff don't muck about too much to its detrement. I'm not asking for another Hyouka, but I would like something more like that than all of KyoAni's other LN adaptations.
It is pretty damn funny. And for some reason this reminds me of Yamadas First Time which is also pretty damn funny. Not Sure why the two are connected in my brain.
J
Jpop
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Whatvlooks good out of this bunch brahs?
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Maria 12 END
Well, that was a pretty good ending. I feel like I should like this show more then I did, it's kinda unique in a lot of ways and I feel it was underlooked this season.
But the question of REAL importance here is did Maria ever give Priapus a dick or is he just stuck like that forever now? Because I'm pretty sure she lost her virginity and magic at the end there.
Well, that was a pretty good ending. I feel like I should like this show more then I did, it's kinda unique in a lot of ways and I feel it was underlooked this season.
But the question of REAL importance here is did Maria ever give Priapus a dick or is he just stuck like that forever now? Because I'm pretty sure she lost her virginity and magic at the end there.
Yuki is adorable though!
Proof positive thatr Sentai loves us and wants us to be happy!
Yuuki Yuuna is legit good. It definitely fed off the Madoka hype but it did its own special thing and I appreciated it.
Awww. I love you Corvy kun! *squeezes
Speaking of shows that bring joy to my life..
Watch the UT ovas. they are hilarious!
rrvv
Member
yep, funny that he only one that have ball to kill someone.
thought he only kill non relevant character
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
What a weird pose...well, at least the camera angle isn't even lower.
ultimatemegax
Member
Having read what the first episode of Euphonium is like and knowing the rest of the novel, I'll say it's not exactly the best judge of where it's going. The first part of the novel is lighter than the rest. It's an actual novel (like the Kotenbu series) and Takeda is still growing as a writer. Chuunibyou/Kyoukai's novels weren't enough for a full 12 episode season, but Euphonium has that room to expand content and fill one. There's a lot of characters, which neither KA Esuma Bunko novel had, so there's no need to add them like those adaptations did.
The focus is definitely on music and their concert, but there's a lot of focus on the development of Kumiko and Reina's friendship as well. It's not fluffy like K-On! was; there's a lot of hard work that goes into performing here. Hazuki, who would be in the Yui position of having never played her instrument and acts as the person Takeda used to expand knowledge to, doesn't magically gain talent to play her instrument overnight. She practices a lot, but that doesn't mean she'll automatically get to perform in the concert. Kumiko and Reina have played since they were younger and have more talent in their instruments. There's also an issue that happened the year before in the band...
Takeda spoke with her friends who played in a band and KyoAni invited experienced musicians to better draw the instruments and performances. There's a lot of effort going into the series. That's why it irritates me to see it denigrated as "whaa, why no K-On! S3" or "Ugh, more moe K-On!" It's a better work than what they've adapted recently and I think people will be surprised.
MikeHattsu
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It's Goofy time?
Well then, I think you have convinced me to watch it. I don't feel 100% sure going into it but I believe you, and going into Shirobako despite my apprehension paid off, so hopefully this does the same.
names2hard4you
Member
After looking through this season's release list, these are the ones that I am going to check out:
- Digimon Adventure tri - April ??, 2015
- Yahari S2 - Apr 3, 2015
- Owari no Seraph - Apr 4, 2015
- Dungeon - Apr 4, 2015
- Shokugeki no Souma - Apr 4, 2015
- Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu - Apr 4, 2015
- Fate/stay night S2 - Apr 5, 2015
- Kekkai Sensen - Apr 5, 2015
- Mikagura Gakuen Kumikyoku - Apr 7, 2015
- Nisekoi S2 - Apr 10, 2015
- Grisaia S2 - Apr 19, 2015
Probably gonna drop some along the way but goddamn, tons to watch this season.
- Digimon Adventure tri - April ??, 2015
- Yahari S2 - Apr 3, 2015
- Owari no Seraph - Apr 4, 2015
- Dungeon - Apr 4, 2015
- Shokugeki no Souma - Apr 4, 2015
- Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu - Apr 4, 2015
- Fate/stay night S2 - Apr 5, 2015
- Kekkai Sensen - Apr 5, 2015
- Mikagura Gakuen Kumikyoku - Apr 7, 2015
- Nisekoi S2 - Apr 10, 2015
- Grisaia S2 - Apr 19, 2015
Probably gonna drop some along the way but goddamn, tons to watch this season.
Hmm, think you just sold me on this.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Well, there's still no announced air date or network, which makes me suspicious of it actually being a spring show given how late in the day it is. The slow drip feed of information for Tri has been kind of odd.
names2hard4you
Member
Of all the shows on my list, Digimon is the only one without a release date. The season begins this next week, so I am starting to believe that it won't make it.
Lol. Hate to be the bringer of bad news then.
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