firehawk12
Subete no aware
I think the joke I made when I first heard the news is that now Spielberg is doing his own Super 8. 80s nostalgia via the person that everyone is nostalgic about.
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Spring Anime 2015 |OT| The Disappearance of YEAARRT!
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Yuri Kuma 12
Well, that was interesting. I knew it would be weird, but that didn't make it less so. I don't think I ever understood all the imagery and symbolism. And while most of the bears were decent characters, all the humans were pretty one note. But it wasn't bad. I think. At least, I'm happy that I watched it.
So they did go for the turn into a bear ending. Kind of saw that one coming, but it was inevitable I suppose. And now Sumika. I don't even know what to think. The girl walking out was nice I guess. Lulu at least seems happy. Not sure I like the ambiguous deaths ending the show.
Well, that was interesting. I knew it would be weird, but that didn't make it less so. I don't think I ever understood all the imagery and symbolism. And while most of the bears were decent characters, all the humans were pretty one note. But it wasn't bad. I think. At least, I'm happy that I watched it.
I expected this, really glad that it got picked up.
Pegosaurus
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Yowamushi Pedal Grande Road 24/FINAL
Pretty fantastic finale, I gotta say I never thought I would love a cycling anime so much. The characters are all full of life and just great overall. Definitely one of my favorites this season. The manga is still coming out and is pretty good, so hopefully when they progress a suitable amount of chapters we'll get a season 3.
they're making a movie?
Pretty fantastic finale, I gotta say I never thought I would love a cycling anime so much. The characters are all full of life and just great overall. Definitely one of my favorites this season. The manga is still coming out and is pretty good, so hopefully when they progress a suitable amount of chapters we'll get a season 3.
they're making a movie?
DangerMouse
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Awesome. Can't wait to watch this.
hosannainexcelsis
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Yes, it's an original story by the mangaka, apparently.
Cornbread78
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Yona just keeps adding to her harem, poor Huk...
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
While you're around you should watch the Strike Witches OVAs that are coming out. The newest one is a Shirley/Luchinni episode and I remember you saying that was your favorite pair!
R_thanatos
Member
it's her destiny ..one shouldn't fight destiny when it get you results like this .
i need to watch it too ...i hope my heart is ready.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
I welcome new adaptations of old material.
Even if it isn't Tatsunoko. Will this likely be Toei?
I meant to watch this during the season but I didn't get around to it outside of the first episode which seemed pretty compelling. I'll have to get back to it after I catch up on the rest of the stuff I'm behind on.
need an anime recommendation:
so im pretty picky about my anime
only shonen i really liked have been one piece and hunter x hunter and i still find both only decent at best
just finished hunter x hunter, never finished one piece but i watched like ~150 eps and for some reason stopped watching.
anyways lookin for a new anime to watch, has to be either on netflix instant on crunchyroll.
my fav anime ever is serial experiment lain. kinda looking for a darker themed anime, maybe horror-ish?
dont know much about parasyte but isnt it based on a horror manga? it worth watching? it scary/dark/bleak/etc.?
so im pretty picky about my anime
only shonen i really liked have been one piece and hunter x hunter and i still find both only decent at best
just finished hunter x hunter, never finished one piece but i watched like ~150 eps and for some reason stopped watching.
anyways lookin for a new anime to watch, has to be either on netflix instant on crunchyroll.
my fav anime ever is serial experiment lain. kinda looking for a darker themed anime, maybe horror-ish?
dont know much about parasyte but isnt it based on a horror manga? it worth watching? it scary/dark/bleak/etc.?
MetroidPrimeRib
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Parasyte is like body horror. It's more about fighting though.
There aren't a lot of straight horror anime, actually.
is it good?
would watch texhnolyze but i dont think it is streaming on crunchyroll/prime/netflix
DiscoShark
Banned
Shin Sekai Yori, available on Crunchyroll. Seems like something that'd immediately up your alley if you're looking for something on the darker end of the spectrum. And though it's not made immediately obvious at first it's actually a really well crafted SciFi.
Madoka Magica (also available on Crunchyroll) is also a surprisingly bleak and dark show despite its appearances. Without going into too much detail it's just something you'll have to experience yourself. Very highly regarded overall.
Parasyte starts out strong but just sort of fizzles out in its second half, honestly I'd say it's a pretty middling show.
Crash Station
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Yeah, Parasyte is pretty good.
no offense, but i cant get into anything that has this sort of art style:
Shin Sekai Yori
Madoka Magica
might have a great story n shit, but yeah, aint my type of thang
All due respect to cosmic, but no. I don't think it ended up very good at all. I think especially if you find yourself with more discerning tastes that Parasyte will probably disappoint you.
In Madoka Magica's case, it's meant to subvert. Characters can die gruesomely in that show, which is a sharp contrast to its art style. Essentially, "it's the point."
Crash Station
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I mostly said it because it has mainstream appeal and someone who rarely watches anime outside of well-known stuff likely wouldn't notice and/or forgive some of the more glaring flaws.
No guarantees obviously, but I feel it can at least be given a shot.
Eh, I don't really get passing up shows based on art style. I don't think there's ever been a show where I saw the art style and hated it enough to pass it over. For example, Kaiji looks ugly as hell, but I love it! There's a fantastic, intense gambling anime beneath all those terrifying noses. If you can look past a show's appearance, you'll be able to find a lot of great stuff beneath.
In any case, for you I'd recommend Flowers of Evil. If you like Lain, I'm sure you can appreciate slower paced anime. If you want something dark, then this ought to work. It's not a horror, but it builds up dread like no other. It should be on Crunchyroll.
In any case, for you I'd recommend Flowers of Evil. If you like Lain, I'm sure you can appreciate slower paced anime. If you want something dark, then this ought to work. It's not a horror, but it builds up dread like no other. It should be on Crunchyroll.
Basileus777
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Yowamushi Pedal: Grande Road END
That was a really good finale. It's refreshing
Thankfully we're getting more of this with the film, hopefully a season 3 eventually comes too.
That was a really good finale. It's refreshing
to have a sports show where the protagonists actually win for a change.
victreeb3l
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no offense, but i cant get into anything that has this sort of art style:
Shin Sekai Yori
Madoka Magica
might have a great story n shit, but yeah, aint my type of thang
You're missing out on 2 of the best anime to come out in the last 10 years then.
But to be fair, I can understand feeling like that towards Madoka. I ignored it for years since I thought it was just a regular magical girl show. I started watching it when some other gaffers that were also LTTP started to post their impressions and that got me intrigued.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
You dissin that great FKMT style?
Clannad is the ugliest thing ever and a big part of the reason why I didn't manage to stick with it is because of its art style. Might try it again at some point, but eh.
Meanwhile, I'm fine with unconventional looking shows. I think Ping Pong looks great, and the same goes for what I've seen of Kaiji.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
I think there are some super ugly artstyles (Key and a lot of early 2000's shows mostly) but that alone has never stopped me on a show.
I'm just saying Kaiji isn't exactly a looker! It works with the show and all, but it's still not a "pretty" sort of style, you know?
Yeah, Ping-Pong's fantastic! Tekkonkinkreet is based off a work by the same mangaka, and it's also really good. Not quite as good as Ping-Pong, but worth a watch for sure.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I definitely think it's worth watching myself, but I'll qualify that by saying that some people don't like how it turns out. I think it's great way to re-imagine a franchise though, and I actually liked the tone they took with it since there is a realization that the whole concept is camp, but they also don't try to be too clever with it which would have made it insufferable.
The only thing bad about Saekano is that it's just too good.
DiscoShark
Banned
Judging books by their covers, man. You wanted dark, bleak, scary and these two shows bring the heat in that department.
However I'll second :
With the Flowers of Evil recommendation. It both looks the part in terms of differentiating itself from the majority of anime but, as Clov said, is a show that builds up dread like no other.
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
Takahata at his best, it's astounding how much passion he can put into his films without the need for a bombastic approach.
A shame that this didn't get the recognition it deserved, considering it's better than p. much all the tripe that was released last year, but if you missed out on this absolute gem then you still have a chance to redeem yourself and order the blu-ray today.
Takahata at his best, it's astounding how much passion he can put into his films without the need for a bombastic approach.
A shame that this didn't get the recognition it deserved, considering it's better than p. much all the tripe that was released last year, but if you missed out on this absolute gem then you still have a chance to redeem yourself and order the blu-ray today.
no offense, but i cant get into anything that has this sort of art style:
Shin Sekai Yori
Madoka Magica
might have a great story n shit, but yeah, aint my type of thang
How about Monster? It's a thriller/mystery show about chasing a serial killer. It has a more realistic art style and has the dark subject matter that you are looking for.
Koufuku Graffiti - 12
And thus the best show of the season ended ;_____;
Show's really fuzzy and warm to watch from the start, well made in every aspect even the preview!
And as moe slice-of-life its surprisingly have quite a bit character development and unique sub-theme with passing grandma. Really satisfying watch.
Btw I can't believe the teacher character not made significant appearance to the very end lmao.
Hoping for S2 but last time I checked the sales aren't good ;_______;
And thus the best show of the season ended ;_____;
Show's really fuzzy and warm to watch from the start, well made in every aspect even the preview!
And as moe slice-of-life its surprisingly have quite a bit character development and unique sub-theme with passing grandma. Really satisfying watch.
Btw I can't believe the teacher character not made significant appearance to the very end lmao.
Hoping for S2 but last time I checked the sales aren't good ;_______;
Maybe a few that might work for you:
Casshern Sins
Mononoke
Shiki
Black Lagoon
X
Skull Man
Fate/Zero
Not sure which, if any are available on crunchy/netflix though. You might also look into Perfect Blue if you want some horror.
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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Crunchy finally has their Spring Simulcast Mystery game up.
And you'll get bad quality to match that price.
I can finally start updating the OP then.
I couldn't care if Japan came to my godamn house, painted the show into my eyeballs and had the VA act out their lines into my ears. I'm not paying £500 for Gurren Lagann.
That is an insane price for insane people who are bonkers.
hipsterpants
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The Prison School anime should come out faster so I actually have a reason to watch anime again.
Get over it and watch the fantastic, dark, and bleak show that Madoka Magica is! Come on.
Anyway, I have no idea what you've already seen, so here's a short list without any popular series omitted:
Crunchyroll:
Another
Mononoke
Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
Mushi-Shi: The Next Passage
Netflix:
Psycho-Pass
Attack on Titan
Death Note
Amazon:
Ghost Hound
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Give those a try. Mushi-shi isn't all dark and bleak, often just mysterious, but there are several episodes in there where the show gets much darker and is better for it. Ghost Hound has an insanely slow start, but I found it thoroughly enjoyable by the conclusion. Kaiji isn't horror in the traditional sense, but it's jam-packed with horrible people and messed-up situations.
Anyway, best stuff I can think of that's still available on those 3 services. Oh and, Madoka Magica. DO IT.
rrvv
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