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Spring Anime 2015 |OT| The Disappearance of YEAARRT!
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Watch The Count of Cagliostro.
Kaitou JOKER - 9
Glad I decided to pick this back up.
Glad I decided to pick this back up.
Its maintained its really refreshing visual style well. This episode even had some good looking swordplay. And having Dai Sato and Kimiko Ueno behind all the scripts has kept it equal parts fun and actually sorta tense/interesting. What did Watanabe say to Sato when he was penning his Dandy episodes? Lighten up? Yeah, some pretty grim back stories in here. On the whole its still very kids show-y though, which I think is how I prefer it. Hoping to get caught up for the new season
Write what you know.
Times like this are when I wish a lot of older shows were still streaming because I have many reclmmendations.
Its KyoAni. What could go wrong?
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
Koufuku Graffiti END
It makes me sad to see this anime end, I was expecting a final episode next week and didn't know it would only be 12 episode long.
I enjoyed it far more than it probably deserves, but this anime was so adorable all the damn time, I'm going to miss Ryou, Kirin, and Shiina soooo much.
It makes me sad to see this anime end, I was expecting a final episode next week and didn't know it would only be 12 episode long.
I enjoyed it far more than it probably deserves, but this anime was so adorable all the damn time, I'm going to miss Ryou, Kirin, and Shiina soooo much.
Sailor Moon Crystal was only an improvement on the original after all.
Sailor Moon Mondays: Sailor Moon S: Episode 92:
So after some waiting, they have finally arrived into full view, ladies and gentlemen, this first couple of yuridom, Haruka Tenoh and Michiru Kaioh. I have been thinking a lot about these two knowing that their proper debut was coming up and addressing the following with no real amount of hyperbole but this relationship is one of the most important to not just say Sailor Moon and not just to anime but to all of fiction in general. A heady statement perhaps but certainly one with merit given how much of a watershed moment this was and still is. Yes, yuri shows and manga had existed since the 1970s and the anime world had already seen properties like Rose of Versailles and Oniisama e for example and this was clearly building off those earlier works but this is relationship that got pushed into the mainstream and probably the most shocking thing about it is how little fanfare there was surrounding things. Still, these two have gone on to exert an incalculable amount of influence on romance in anime and was really ahead of the curve given that Western animation has only recently begun its flirtations into the LBGT sector some two decades later.
Anyway, so that is some of the grand metatextual background but what about the episode itself? Well, as it happens, it is a damn fine episode, whomever said Sailor Moon R was the best season, I can not agree to this. Three episodes in and I am already enjoying Super so much more then R.
Everything feels like it has been elevated to a new level and also they finally found some footing on some characters that even by Sailor Moon R they were still having trouble with. Minako is a prime example; I have lamented how much the 1990s anime series had screwed up on her character and even Crystal could not capture her early greatness as they changes much of her backstory and gave important moments to others. The anime series did however anticipate the direction her character trajectory would take and indeed would do it first with the Nurse Minako episode giving her a bit of a makeover and making her the true ditz of the group. Indeed that characterization has stuck as we have Sailor Moon shunted into the rare role of straight man and foil for Sailor Venus. It is a comedy duo that works out a lot better then I expected. They both go a bit boy crazy after meeting Hakura who is apparently fresh off the set of Brother Dear Brother and a lot of this is taken directly from the manga but quickly goes off into its own direction. We get some establishing facts about Hakura, she once dreamed of being a racer but had to sacrifice this dream for a cause a cause she will given anything towards. Portents of the future, no doubt. Anyway, in short, this was and effective debut for the duo and a damn fine episode, highest recommendation to watch.
So after some waiting, they have finally arrived into full view, ladies and gentlemen, this first couple of yuridom, Haruka Tenoh and Michiru Kaioh. I have been thinking a lot about these two knowing that their proper debut was coming up and addressing the following with no real amount of hyperbole but this relationship is one of the most important to not just say Sailor Moon and not just to anime but to all of fiction in general. A heady statement perhaps but certainly one with merit given how much of a watershed moment this was and still is. Yes, yuri shows and manga had existed since the 1970s and the anime world had already seen properties like Rose of Versailles and Oniisama e for example and this was clearly building off those earlier works but this is relationship that got pushed into the mainstream and probably the most shocking thing about it is how little fanfare there was surrounding things. Still, these two have gone on to exert an incalculable amount of influence on romance in anime and was really ahead of the curve given that Western animation has only recently begun its flirtations into the LBGT sector some two decades later.
Anyway, so that is some of the grand metatextual background but what about the episode itself? Well, as it happens, it is a damn fine episode, whomever said Sailor Moon R was the best season, I can not agree to this. Three episodes in and I am already enjoying Super so much more then R.
It isn't just the absence of Chibi-Usa either or the addition of Korra and Asami here.
Memories: Magnetic Rose
So I decided to watch on the Memories anthology, and watched the first one Magnetic Rose. It's really good! It's like a sci fi version of the sirens from Greek mythology, with the space junk salvagers being the unsuspecting sailors responding to an SOS signal. It gets them to a place that looks like a giant floating junk in which people actually lived a long time ago.
Unsurprisingly, a lot of it is relevant to memories, in this case escaping into idealized memories of the past after grief. It also tells some of the story by implication.
As for the visuals and animation what can I say other than it looks great and of course can't ignore the rose motifs. (unfortunately translating what I like about the visuals and direction into words has always been something I am bad with)
Gotta say, I am glad I started following AnimeGAF. Wouldn't have come across it in a million years if it weren't for this forum.
So I decided to watch on the Memories anthology, and watched the first one Magnetic Rose. It's really good! It's like a sci fi version of the sirens from Greek mythology, with the space junk salvagers being the unsuspecting sailors responding to an SOS signal. It gets them to a place that looks like a giant floating junk in which people actually lived a long time ago.
From there it seems the space station has a mind of its own as it tries to keep them voluntarily trapped there. The computer system has a monstrous presence in the film, as it can create beautiful illusions that underneath look like horrific constructs. While I wouldn't call it scary it does give that horror vibe, as it looks like the salvagers were constantly being watched and messed with, and there were the soundtrack dissonance.
For example, they don't outright say it but it seems Heinz's kid actually died by falling from the roof top, hence why the kid was presented as a great temptation for him.
Gotta say, I am glad I started following AnimeGAF. Wouldn't have come across it in a million years if it weren't for this forum.
Yep, everyone not working on the shit you like, is dead inside. That's gotta be it man.
Sailor Moon Mondays: Sailor Moon S: Episode 93:
RIght, so given that Hakura got the spotlight in the last episode, it is only natural that Michiru get her own focus episode next. This time Usagi is feeling like she after feeding Mamoru some shitty and burnt cookies and wants to make an earnest effort to improve herself, of course, this being anime Uasgi, she is a bit of a hot mess that is hard to teach, so her friends just kind of walk away from what would be a waste of time. It is here we learn that Michiru is the artist of the pair, not only an accomplished violinist but also a skill painter, which is a talent I don't think her manga counterpart had. She is unsure of what she wants to be in the future but we get more muttering of a dark path and soon we get the villain of the week and the further establishing of supposedly antagonistic intent on the part of the Outers but it more a narrow focus on a singular goal and a general apathy towards helping the inner scouts so that they can examine the crystals before returning them. It is a bit baffling to the Inners this attitude but it all hints at the darker nature of these two.
Anyway, recommended episode.
RIght, so given that Hakura got the spotlight in the last episode, it is only natural that Michiru get her own focus episode next. This time Usagi is feeling like she after feeding Mamoru some shitty and burnt cookies and wants to make an earnest effort to improve herself, of course, this being anime Uasgi, she is a bit of a hot mess that is hard to teach, so her friends just kind of walk away from what would be a waste of time. It is here we learn that Michiru is the artist of the pair, not only an accomplished violinist but also a skill painter, which is a talent I don't think her manga counterpart had. She is unsure of what she wants to be in the future but we get more muttering of a dark path and soon we get the villain of the week and the further establishing of supposedly antagonistic intent on the part of the Outers but it more a narrow focus on a singular goal and a general apathy towards helping the inner scouts so that they can examine the crystals before returning them. It is a bit baffling to the Inners this attitude but it all hints at the darker nature of these two.
I will be honest, there are times that I am surprised that the Inners didn't go all Homura on Sailor Moon and her troupe given the general extremist attitude they display and the destain they have for the Inners
I'll wasting my lifeforce if responding everytime firehawk made post like that.
NaDannMaGoGo
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Dat some quality P.A. floor!
Tekkaman Blade would be the shit. Man I have to rewatch that some time. Soundtrack is dope.
Robot Girls Z is better than Mazinkaiser SKL, though.
As I start watching Shirobako 23 I get more and more pissed off about this whole situation.
The idea that an editor can be that much of a piece of shit and that the anime producers have to accept it like that is off-putting. Chazawa deserves a strong reprimand, yet the dude present there at the meeting says nothing about the shitty work he did. He's not only pretty incompetent and an asshole, but he's basically undermining the work that the anime should do for the novels this shitty author is writing, because if the anime sucks it's also bad publicity for the books, not only for the anime studio. And the whole thing about not letting the anime producers talk with the author, not relying info etc, why the fuck isn't he out of a job already?
The idea that an editor can be that much of a piece of shit and that the anime producers have to accept it like that is off-putting. Chazawa deserves a strong reprimand, yet the dude present there at the meeting says nothing about the shitty work he did. He's not only pretty incompetent and an asshole, but he's basically undermining the work that the anime should do for the novels this shitty author is writing, because if the anime sucks it's also bad publicity for the books, not only for the anime studio. And the whole thing about not letting the anime producers talk with the author, not relying info etc, why the fuck isn't he out of a job already?
Cornbread78
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I think a small tear just rolled down my cheek.. a game adaptation should be made in the meantime, lol.
It's a pain in the ass to fire someone in Japan.
That sucks then when someone is as bad at their work as Chazawa apparently is.
That said...
Shirobako 23
YES! The start of the episode had me angry but the following events were outstanding and that ending to the episode... so damn fine. I won't have to feel so bad for Shizuka now.
Mitch
Banned
This makes me sad, yet happy. The ending of season 2 left me wanting so much. Being able
to connect both worlds would be an amazing feat for Shiroe.
Also, seeing Crusty alive and well was my favorite part of the last episode by far.
Trying to figure out what to watch next. I recently finished Parastye, Your Lie in April and Say "I love You". May try to wrap up Shirobako and Aldnoah.
R_thanatos
Member
This is some textbook mamare right there lol.
I'd take more log horizon ( in any form ) anyday.
ultimatemegax
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Since some people would doubt that Pony Canyon would license Sound Euphonium to their US branch (despite being the only company in the production committee who dabbles in international rights and setting up said subsidiary), their official account tweeted about the preview ANN posted about the series, pretty much confirming the license and a Crunchy simulcast similar to YuYuYu, Denki-gai, and the magical boys show.
Shirobako 24
That was the perfect ending. It closed everything magnificently. Aoi's speech felt pretty good and seeing everyone at the party gave me a sense of happiness, especially seeing Chazawa in his new role lol.
I'll say that the characters and their interactions have been a pretty big reason for me liking the show this much. The instructive part about what goes on behind the scenes (within limits and with some over the top stuff added to make it more interesting/charming/likable) was nice too, but it's thanks to Aoi, Yano, Kunogi (I loved her scared antics and how only Ema seemed to understand what she wanted to say from pieces of words and movements), Shizuka, Ema, Mi-chan, Rii-chan, Segawa, Okitsu, Kinoshita, Sanae etc that I ended really loving it. It was a seriously nice ensemble of characters.
Hopefully there will be a second season that's just as good, but if there isn't, well at least it ended on a great note.
That was the perfect ending. It closed everything magnificently. Aoi's speech felt pretty good and seeing everyone at the party gave me a sense of happiness, especially seeing Chazawa in his new role lol.
I'll say that the characters and their interactions have been a pretty big reason for me liking the show this much. The instructive part about what goes on behind the scenes (within limits and with some over the top stuff added to make it more interesting/charming/likable) was nice too, but it's thanks to Aoi, Yano, Kunogi (I loved her scared antics and how only Ema seemed to understand what she wanted to say from pieces of words and movements), Shizuka, Ema, Mi-chan, Rii-chan, Segawa, Okitsu, Kinoshita, Sanae etc that I ended really loving it. It was a seriously nice ensemble of characters.
Hopefully there will be a second season that's just as good, but if there isn't, well at least it ended on a great note.
Kimi ni Todoke 1-3
Really liking this one so far. Everything's cute and the characters themselves are believable. I like how nothing has felt over-the-top or unrealistic yet. It seems like everything will take a while to develop, but I prefer that over it being instant. Looking forward to watching more.
Really liking this one so far. Everything's cute and the characters themselves are believable. I like how nothing has felt over-the-top or unrealistic yet. It seems like everything will take a while to develop, but I prefer that over it being instant. Looking forward to watching more.
Really enjoyed the show, the guy will end up being "too perfect", but that's to be expected.
This series is excellent. One of the funniest in a long time and with a likeable asshole MC to boot. Best girl is Momiji.
They have K-on 3 to worry about.
I know. Its obviously Ritsu.
Anastasia
Hnnnnnnnnng
SSY is utterly awesome and emotionally involving. It starts out innocently enough but you can tell something is very very wrong with the world and soon enough you find out how wrong it can get. It is very foreboding and casts a really evil pallor over everything. Quite an atmosphere. I was addicted from beginning to end. It also has an incredible soundtrack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be0HqIhC48c
Next animator expo short is the Suda & Kamikazedouga one http://animatorexpo.com/titlelist/
Yeah. I really liked it. Probably my favourite school romance anime, and was a nice chance of pace from the dicks who seem to be romance leads lately.
What's so bad about KyoAni? (Take note I haven't watched Chuni2, Free!, Hyouka, or Kyoukai no Kanata yet)
Looks like youre off to a great start with those two.
Yup. It only gets better.
It was so meta it delayed itself.
generic but Ill give it a try. So many ponytails this season.
Magnetic rose was written by Satoshi Kon. You should segue from there to his other works, especially Perfect Blue and Millennium Actress.
I hate to say it but it echoes real work environments to a T. I can say this from personal experience for sure. And guess who gets left cleaning up the mess?
and thats exactly why you dont know what we mean yet.
KyoAni has had some inconsistent work lately.
Guessing that means I shouldn't be too excited over Hibike! Euphonium then...
Log Horizon 3 |OT| Rise up, once more.
One day...
Its really difficult to say. KyoAni has done great adaptations but very clumsy original works.
Kinda sad learning this since it was my most hyped title for this upcoming season.
Anyways I heard Chuni2 was bad, and Hyouka was good...how about the others?
Joe Molotov
Member
Go! Princess Precure 09
Minamin is like a less interesting Reika. Doctor, this show needs an injection of Kirara, stat!
Minamin is like a less interesting Reika. Doctor, this show needs an injection of Kirara, stat!
Free I've heard mixed things, Kyoukai no Kanata is garbage.
J
Jpop
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Man the thread title reminds me of Haruhi which reminds me of S2 which makes me rage.
Never have I felt so much disdain for the creators of a show before. ó_ó
Log Horizon s2 -END-
Man holy fuck. This show is so fucking good when you marathon it (it's pretty good regardless but that last mini-arc in particular was fantastic). So much shit constantly happening and not in a "Where the fuck did that come from?" kind of way. The action for the final episode was actually kind of great and yet the radio conversation and the brief shots of the end almost surpassed it in WHAM factor. What is up with this world? It's been two seasons and they've provided answers and I'm still asking these questions! And that's really exciting!
Log Horizon, you've got some issues, but I'm really, really glad you exist. God, I hope we get a third season.
Time to buy all the light novels and learn japanese i guess
Man holy fuck. This show is so fucking good when you marathon it (it's pretty good regardless but that last mini-arc in particular was fantastic). So much shit constantly happening and not in a "Where the fuck did that come from?" kind of way. The action for the final episode was actually kind of great and yet the radio conversation and the brief shots of the end almost surpassed it in WHAM factor. What is up with this world? It's been two seasons and they've provided answers and I'm still asking these questions! And that's really exciting!
Log Horizon, you've got some issues, but I'm really, really glad you exist. God, I hope we get a third season.
Time to buy all the light novels and learn japanese i guess
Both Amagi Brilliant Park and Free! are bad and I've heard similar things for Kyoukai no Kanata.
eh, I liked Amaburi...maybe I have a problem.
Her and Ranko are the best. No contest.
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Looks like a Tokyo Ghoul ;re anime (The real continuation of the manga) might have just been announced?
Might be fake? No one has reported on it yet.
Wouldn't surprise me given how popular the series is.
Aqua post if you are ok
An entire cour of Touka running
a cafe
Mononoke 6-7 Faceless Monster
Well this show just continues to be bloody sublime. I'm actually flabbergasted at how much I'm enjoying what, at its heart, is still a monster of t̶h̶e̶ ̶w̶e̶e̶k̶ an arc show but the expert way it's written, told and shown is just too good.
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