firehawk12
Subete no aware
That means something different here. lol
Oh man, I assume the 90s jdrama is lost to the ether of the tv archives at this point...
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Spring Anime 2015 |OT| The Disappearance of YEAARRT!
- Thread starter TUSR
- Start date
- Status
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
Kinda interested by what you mean now but nonetheless, back to my rl grind.
Sailor Moon Mondays: Sailor Moon S: Episode 101
Right, so after a bit of a stumble the series is back with one of its better entries thus far. Lest you thought that the focus episodes were done, as it turns out it is time for Usagi to be the focal point of proceedings as it turns out it is her birthday. The basic setup is well worn, the cold shouldering as a front for a surprise party and Usagi getting mad at Mamoru for an allegedly forgotten birthday. I would just presume Mamoru was getting slapped for the shirt he was wearing. Seeing Usagi and Mamoru interact in the anime as a couple is rarer then you would thing it would be so this is a bit of a treat. Also, this is the kind of thing that makes them more like an actual couple, it isn't just the romance people. Speaking of couples, Hakura and Michiru also nab a good deal of the spotlight and display some of their own nuance and Hakura flirts with Usagi and Michiru gets a bit of the green eye. She also shows off her trolling side by mentioning that it would be a shame for Usagi to have her pure heart stolen.
Anyway, I believe this is an end of mini-arc and it shows but upping the stakes by having Sailor Moon herself be the target and unable to transform. It also makes the monster of the week much more imposing because well this one is more of a threat because of the shift in dynamics. This time around our heroine is now powerless and has a pure heart of unusual designation and her only protection is Tuxedo Mask. Yea, that is going about as well as you think it would. This is also putting Uranus and Neptune into conflict as they are fighting between their feelings and their mission. Their duty states they must stand by and let the pure heart be ripped from the body of a friend and she is to be sacrificed in order to save the world, but they are not liking it, the hardest thing to do for a hero it to sit and watch. This is also a two parter by the way so resolution is coming next week. Highest recommendation to watch.
Right, so after a bit of a stumble the series is back with one of its better entries thus far. Lest you thought that the focus episodes were done, as it turns out it is time for Usagi to be the focal point of proceedings as it turns out it is her birthday. The basic setup is well worn, the cold shouldering as a front for a surprise party and Usagi getting mad at Mamoru for an allegedly forgotten birthday. I would just presume Mamoru was getting slapped for the shirt he was wearing. Seeing Usagi and Mamoru interact in the anime as a couple is rarer then you would thing it would be so this is a bit of a treat. Also, this is the kind of thing that makes them more like an actual couple, it isn't just the romance people. Speaking of couples, Hakura and Michiru also nab a good deal of the spotlight and display some of their own nuance and Hakura flirts with Usagi and Michiru gets a bit of the green eye. She also shows off her trolling side by mentioning that it would be a shame for Usagi to have her pure heart stolen.
Anyway, I believe this is an end of mini-arc and it shows but upping the stakes by having Sailor Moon herself be the target and unable to transform. It also makes the monster of the week much more imposing because well this one is more of a threat because of the shift in dynamics. This time around our heroine is now powerless and has a pure heart of unusual designation and her only protection is Tuxedo Mask. Yea, that is going about as well as you think it would. This is also putting Uranus and Neptune into conflict as they are fighting between their feelings and their mission. Their duty states they must stand by and let the pure heart be ripped from the body of a friend and she is to be sacrificed in order to save the world, but they are not liking it, the hardest thing to do for a hero it to sit and watch. This is also a two parter by the way so resolution is coming next week. Highest recommendation to watch.
lazyproblems
Member
Punchline
Kotaru Uchikoshi is the writer so I thought I would give it a shot. Certainly different than his work on the Zero Escape Series. I don't think it will win any awards, but I'm enjoying it so far. It feels like it might be better if you binge watch it, but I want to follow the mystery as it unfolds.
A little disappointed to hear that we won't get into the bulk of the story until episode 6, but that kinda feels like something I would expect from an Uchikoshi vn, so I'm willing to wait.
Kotaru Uchikoshi is the writer so I thought I would give it a shot. Certainly different than his work on the Zero Escape Series. I don't think it will win any awards, but I'm enjoying it so far. It feels like it might be better if you binge watch it, but I want to follow the mystery as it unfolds.
A little disappointed to hear that we won't get into the bulk of the story until episode 6, but that kinda feels like something I would expect from an Uchikoshi vn, so I'm willing to wait.
Now see the alternate version, still voiced by Emperor Wakamoto. Sorry, couldn't find the subbed version, but you can see the translation here
The man is a peerless gem, no doubt about it.
R_thanatos
Member
The subliminal message worked.
Part of what make this season of psycho pass entertaining. Impressive seeing a character like that.
Cornbread78
Member
Holy crap, you marathoned the whole series last night! The last episode was awesome and the scenes in the back of the club with cuz were hilarious, especially the side commentary from Utah was awesome and yeah, that GL intro in there..
let's hope they can make a second season happen. .
Hmm, I watched it with subs, is the dub good?
the dub is passable but nothing special.
strangedopamine
Member
Theonik
Member
You know, I sometimes wonder what would happen if I got ads on there.
Saekano, his cousin's concert.
Theonik
Member
Saekano.
Ace of Diamond -Second Season- 4
Oh hey, there were so many recap episodes I almost forgot about this damn show. I'm sure there are worse examples of recap madness but three episodes in a row is the worst I've seen. It seems obvious at this point that the replacement coach won't be taking over after this season. They've tried so hard to make him unlikeable, it would make no sense to have him as the lead coach in the future unless he has some sort of personality change. Good to see that the first game starts next episode too.
Oh hey, there were so many recap episodes I almost forgot about this damn show. I'm sure there are worse examples of recap madness but three episodes in a row is the worst I've seen. It seems obvious at this point that the replacement coach won't be taking over after this season. They've tried so hard to make him unlikeable, it would make no sense to have him as the lead coach in the future unless he has some sort of personality change. Good to see that the first game starts next episode too.
Cornbread78
Member
Haha... could it be that you are actually the Tsundere?
LOL, not my first choice, lol. Seriously though, the second season has done their best to humanize her and make you feel for. I've always been a girl next door kinda guy anyhow, so that would only work if they were a childhood friend in anime, lol.
Outbreak Company 4-6:
This show is awesome. Minori is a secret Otaku as well and really into the "BL" (I had no clue about this and had to look it up in Wiki: Boys' Love (BL), is a Japanese genre of fictional media focusing on homoerotic romantic or sexual relationships between male characters, aimed at a female audience and usually created by female authors)
Watching the characters from that world adapt into the Otaku culture is awesome stuff, I mean, one of the best 1-liners I've heard since Saekano with the: Society for the Protection of Loli Dwarves comment in the school; freaking hilarious... The soccer game was a riot with the lil' loli dwarf girl and the elf guy goign at it.. Then at the end, they have a PSP battle. Thsi show has so much humor and fun built into it!
Glad youre enjoying it! Yes its quite enjoyable. Gotta love the werewolf girl.
Haha, I actually just saw that for the first time when I was looking for the Emperor Wakamoto one. Him and Joji Nakata are the best in business.
Cornbread78
Member
nintendoman58
Member
I personally love Code Geass dubbed, but man, the Japanese VAs knew what they were doing for this show. So good.
Also, don't click that link PshycoNinja, it's a pretty big spoiler.
Hell yeah that one!
Go Princess Precure 13
Op still changing. Keep that up. Good to see we're not spending another episode teasing with Violin Lady like they did with Regina. Haruka turned lesbian really fast. Of course Minami can play the violin. Haruka better not break that violin. Those things are expensive. As someone who has played the viola, I could tell the difference between Minami and Kirara, and how Kirara did have some skill. I did call Twilight being Dyspear's daughter. About 20 seconds before they revealed it, but still. At least she has the right to be a princess, unlike those three fakes. Shut going gaga for her was fun. I like Twilight aesthetically at least. Nice ears. Unlocking Shut like that was nice. I always enjoy a nice evil counterpart. Really nice fight. Too bad the Zetsuborgs are still easy. Haruka's sister reminds me of Nozomi for some reason.
Twilight is off to a decent start. Not sold on her yet, but she's got potential to be interesting.
Op still changing. Keep that up. Good to see we're not spending another episode teasing with Violin Lady like they did with Regina. Haruka turned lesbian really fast. Of course Minami can play the violin. Haruka better not break that violin. Those things are expensive. As someone who has played the viola, I could tell the difference between Minami and Kirara, and how Kirara did have some skill. I did call Twilight being Dyspear's daughter. About 20 seconds before they revealed it, but still. At least she has the right to be a princess, unlike those three fakes. Shut going gaga for her was fun. I like Twilight aesthetically at least. Nice ears. Unlocking Shut like that was nice. I always enjoy a nice evil counterpart. Really nice fight. Too bad the Zetsuborgs are still easy. Haruka's sister reminds me of Nozomi for some reason.
Twilight is off to a decent start. Not sold on her yet, but she's got potential to be interesting.
Cornbread78
Member
Outbreak Company 7-END:
Overall, this was a fun series to watch from start to finish with a really good cast of characters that all fit nicely into their rolls. There was also a lot of funny moments built into the story that kept the text fun. The twists and turns were pretty predictable, but overall the story was nice. I’m not sure if they had an S2 planned, but they could easily do one of they wanted, plus Kanou needs to hook up with the maid already, or pick one of the three options, including the princess, she turned out to be a good character as well and really learned to be humane from Kanou. There is nothing over the top crazy in this one, it’s just a good story in a good setting, thanks for the rec, on to Problem Children
BTW,
Myucel is still the bestest...
Overall, this was a fun series to watch from start to finish with a really good cast of characters that all fit nicely into their rolls. There was also a lot of funny moments built into the story that kept the text fun. The twists and turns were pretty predictable, but overall the story was nice. I’m not sure if they had an S2 planned, but they could easily do one of they wanted, plus Kanou needs to hook up with the maid already, or pick one of the three options, including the princess, she turned out to be a good character as well and really learned to be humane from Kanou. There is nothing over the top crazy in this one, it’s just a good story in a good setting, thanks for the rec, on to Problem Children
BTW,
Myucel is still the bestest...
/dead. That was hilarious haha. Leeeeleeeeeeeooooch
It always works, damn Pizza Hut
nintendoman58
Member
Tetsujin 28-go (2004) - 6
I was wondering when this plot point would happen, given the lyrics to the show's OP.
Much like how Mazinger Z can be God or the Devil, Tetsujin can also be used for good or evil. But unlike Mazinger Z, Tetsujin is operated by a small little remote control box. And when it's in the hands of a young child (despite the fact that he's smart and can drive a car), it can be stolen pretty easily. It's a weapon, through and through.
It's actually a really frightening thought to think about what these mobsters can get away with now that they have Tetsujin. Especially considering just how invincible it was made out to be and considering the time that this show takes place in.
Now the question is: how much damage will they do before Shotaro gets the remote control box back?
The fact that the next episode is titled: "Tetsujin goes on a crime spree", the answer to that is probably going to be, a lot. And it's most likely not going to do any good for Shotaro's reputation either.
I was wondering when this plot point would happen, given the lyrics to the show's OP.
Much like how Mazinger Z can be God or the Devil, Tetsujin can also be used for good or evil. But unlike Mazinger Z, Tetsujin is operated by a small little remote control box. And when it's in the hands of a young child (despite the fact that he's smart and can drive a car), it can be stolen pretty easily. It's a weapon, through and through.
It's actually a really frightening thought to think about what these mobsters can get away with now that they have Tetsujin. Especially considering just how invincible it was made out to be and considering the time that this show takes place in.
Now the question is: how much damage will they do before Shotaro gets the remote control box back?
The fact that the next episode is titled: "Tetsujin goes on a crime spree", the answer to that is probably going to be, a lot. And it's most likely not going to do any good for Shotaro's reputation either.
Biggest mindblow since the ending of Girls und Panzer's first episode.
Silly Ayaya, your hair isn't black, it's blue.
Theonik
Member
Is this like that dress thing? Ayaya is kinpatsu.
Theonik
Member
I will sue you.
ultimatemegax
Member
Usually, I choose not to post rumors, but this one is from a source that I trust in the Japanese side of things to know more than what's out there. The following is a post by Sam Pinnesky, known as quarkboy in the fansub community, who works at Yomuri Television Enterprises. He's previously translated quite a bit of works professionally, including one of my favorite TLs, the Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya film for international markets.
I emphasize his background as he has a fair amount of connections in the anime industry and his posts should be taken seriously when referring to that industry. (I differed with his opinion that older titles would sell through kickstarter model, which is why I clarify that sentence.)
Here's his post from the ANN thread regarding the Aniplex of America ANNcast:
I've also noticed a smaller amount of discs being moved in 2014/2015 compared to the 4 years of 2010-2013 and this ties nicely into that thought process. While I'm not entirely confident we'll see that huge drop in prices from the publishers, I wouldn't be surprised to see more emphasis on subsidiaries or higher rights prices. SE Asia, especially Taiwan and Hong Kong, do a wonderful job getting anime on TV and selling merchandise of series. Discs aren't as important (and they're mostly released on DVD still), but those areas make up the difference with TV rights. The increase of anime streaming here, and the emphasis from Funimation as of late, seems to be the big growth area we could see in the NA region besides increasing disc prices here.
I haven't mentioned it publicly, but I've talked with a few people who track the business side of things on anitwitter and we agree that the productions are starting to look at alternative revenue methods whether that be merchandise or something else. This is another reason why I'm not as high on disc numbers being a method of success anymore; things are starting to become a bit more widespread than they were in from 2008-2014.
It's an interesting time period to study and we're going to have to dig deeper to see what the industry shifts to. I'm debating going back and continuing my production committee spreadsheets as a reference for people to see where else the money is coming from, but I'm not making any promises now.
I emphasize his background as he has a fair amount of connections in the anime industry and his posts should be taken seriously when referring to that industry. (I differed with his opinion that older titles would sell through kickstarter model, which is why I clarify that sentence.)
Here's his post from the ANN thread regarding the Aniplex of America ANNcast:
Sam said:
I've also noticed a smaller amount of discs being moved in 2014/2015 compared to the 4 years of 2010-2013 and this ties nicely into that thought process. While I'm not entirely confident we'll see that huge drop in prices from the publishers, I wouldn't be surprised to see more emphasis on subsidiaries or higher rights prices. SE Asia, especially Taiwan and Hong Kong, do a wonderful job getting anime on TV and selling merchandise of series. Discs aren't as important (and they're mostly released on DVD still), but those areas make up the difference with TV rights. The increase of anime streaming here, and the emphasis from Funimation as of late, seems to be the big growth area we could see in the NA region besides increasing disc prices here.
I haven't mentioned it publicly, but I've talked with a few people who track the business side of things on anitwitter and we agree that the productions are starting to look at alternative revenue methods whether that be merchandise or something else. This is another reason why I'm not as high on disc numbers being a method of success anymore; things are starting to become a bit more widespread than they were in from 2008-2014.
It's an interesting time period to study and we're going to have to dig deeper to see what the industry shifts to. I'm debating going back and continuing my production committee spreadsheets as a reference for people to see where else the money is coming from, but I'm not making any promises now.
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
So what your saying is that someday, I'll be able to afford an anime Bluray?
What a time to be alive.
names2hard4you
Member
Robotguy this just made me laugh. A lot lol.
Jex
Member
Well that all sounds very plausible, even if you were to just extrapolate current consumer trends in the West. It would be odd to imagine that anime could escape the great media shakeup that's been taking place ever since, well, the internet I suppose.
The industry will, presumably, have to adapt and I imagine suffer some consequences along the way. I mean, the industry existed in some fashion before you sold the show directly to consumers and it will presumably carry on existing even as that becomes less and less prevalent.
I must admit, I've always been willing to play the (arguably unreasonable) prices for certain titles so this probably won't affect my purchasing habits greatly if it comes to pass.
Cornbread78
Member
Problem Children Are Coming From Another World, Aren't They?
ep 1-4:
This whole show has an interesting premise. It's very similiar to No Game No Life, but with a totally different feel to it. Iza is an an interesting badass, and bunny girl is kinda cute, but I'm not sure where this one is going, it's definately not as much of a mind game as I was expecting....
ep 1-4:
This whole show has an interesting premise. It's very similiar to No Game No Life, but with a totally different feel to it. Iza is an an interesting badass, and bunny girl is kinda cute, but I'm not sure where this one is going, it's definately not as much of a mind game as I was expecting....
Theonik
Member
Sure, if Japanese prices were to be lowered they would no longer have reason to exist.
Though the whole situation is terrible news for the Anime disk market as a whole.
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
I guess anime is dead.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Well you can't stream figures.
It's not the same as owning one.
It's not the same as owning one.
MikeHattsu
Member
Just wait until the 3d printer future.
SliceSabre
Banned
The words of a wiseman.
Mockingbird
Member
Outbreak Company 7-END:
Overall, this was a fun series to watch from start to finish with a really good cast of characters that all fit nicely into their rolls. There was also a lot of funny moments built into the story that kept the text fun. The twists and turns were pretty predictable, but overall the story was nice. Im not sure if they had an S2 planned, but they could easily do one of they wanted, plus Kanou needs to hook up with the maid already, or pick one of the three options, including the princess, she turned out to be a good character as well and really learned to be humane from Kanou. There is nothing over the top crazy in this one, its just a good story in a good setting, thanks for the rec, on to Problem Children
BTW,
Myucel is still the bestest...
I enjoyed Outbreak Company but didn't expect to at all! Hoping for a sequel.
Black Republican
Member
I printed myself a figure just this weekend.
Jex
Member
Cornbread78 is currently in that phase where you're new to anime and just feel like watching anything, especially new stuff, to help get a sense of your own tastes. I imagine most of us have been there in the past, at least those of us who started really exploring anime in the streaming era. I've certainly been there myself.
However, and no offence is meant by this, but I hope that at some point in the near future Cornbread78 will actually start watching some good shows.
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
It's all for the long term. The wider the quality gap, the higher his eventual appreciation of the good stuff!
edit: Though he went through Monogatari and Shin Sekai Yori already, so there's that.
Cornbread78
Member
My chest, the pain, it hurts....... I'll get there eventually, however, I'm not a picky person and I can find something entertaining in almost everything, well for the most part.
- Status