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Spring Anime 2015 |OT| The Disappearance of YEAARRT!
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I've watched Illya without watching any of the main Fate series. Going to watch the third season too. Doesn't seem necessary at all to watch the main series.
Admiral Woofington
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its really cute. You need to watch the two Fate series first. Dont post any gifs from it.
You got my attention.
Cornbread78
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Well, the Ecchi stuff I'm fine with, but aren't there a ton of other Fate series I'd have to watch first? What's the order.
Admiral Woofington
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I feel like my cynical design of an anime girl would be your goddess lol
You saying this is genuinely hilarious because
Bit of a Manga spoiler
Raku literally friendzones Chitoge. Calls her his best friend when she thinks he's gonna confess.
It's gold.
FUCK YOU PURUZI! WHY WOULD YOU TRY HINTING TO A SPOILER?!?!?! ;_;
Edit:
LOL GOD DAMN THAT'S GOLD PURUZI! I take back my comment, I condemn people who spoil really good stuff so my bad.
Alrighty then...
Fate Zero then Night. I'd recommend watching it in reverse cause Zero as a prequel will be a lot more bearable lol. I don't know what service provides Zero so GG on finding that.
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LOL GOD DAMN THAT'S GOLD PURUZI! I take back my comment, I condemn people who spoil really good stuff so my bad.
Alrighty then...
Fate Zero then Night. I'd recommend watching it in reverse cause Zero as a prequel will be a lot more bearable lol. I don't know what service provides Zero so GG on finding that.
AquaWateria
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Seriously though why couldn't Ufotable go with the OVA's artstyle which clearly looks better. They should of went with simpler shading.
You can just watch it alone. There's some reference fanservice that will go over you head, but honestly it's definitely watchable without it.
Cornbread78
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Fuck, I totally didn't want to click on that spoiler, but hit it when scrolling, stupid cell phone
Admiral Woofington
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I don't even read the manga and know she's going to win when the shit eventually ends because writing 101
and really there isn't winning here because leads like these are pathetic.
names2hard4you
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You would need Fate/Zero then Fate Stay/Night Unlimited Blade Works and you would be fine. There are multiple "paths" to Stay/Night since it is based off the VN, but of all the adaptations, UBW I would say is the more up to date to watch. I'm not gonna talk about the story much since people around here seem to hate it, but UBW is fine. Fate/Zero is outstanding.
Cornbread78
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That would be an industry norm unfortunately.
Dedication Through Light
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Yes cant wait for OLDCODEx and finally ufotable can do a good anime for once. Looks great.
Which is why people are switching to the beta couple, even that have a higher chance than main ones.
Cornbread78
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Both Fate Zero and Stay/Night are on Crunchyroll, so should I watch them in order
Zero then SN, or in reverse as was mentioned?
Admiral Woofington
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I expect a flashforward where they're all in college/working and still obsessed with him
Woof Woof Bow Wow, you ain't know that yo, so sit down and just watch the show yo
I don't know, Raku is giving the middle finger to everyone except Chitoge lol
Admiral Woofington
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you rhymed yo with yo, your rhyming is weak and you should feel bad.
names2hard4you
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Hmmm. I watched the original Stay/Night (the old one, not the recent UBW route), then Fate/Zero. With UBW though, there are a bunch of scenes that will make more sense and will have a lot more impact if you watch Zero first, since it is the Prequel to it.
I would say Zero first, Unlimited Blade Works after.
read the manga breh.
Cornbread78
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Well, we'very only seen her in S2 so far (other than the "prince" once). Ono was his main chick through S1..
phoenix296
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Ronia the Robber's Daughter (Ronja Rövardotter) Series Impressions
Ronia the Robber's Daughter is a Studio Ghibli production based on the children's fantasy book by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. Ronia is the story of a young girl who grows up with a band of robbers in a medieval Scandinavian setting. First and foremost it is a story about growing up with not the best of influences.
Let's get this out of the way from the outset as this is probably the aspect of Ronia that will turn most people off. This series utilizes computer generated models for the characters and the foreground objects that the characters interact with. For the most part it works even if it's clear which objects are computer animated. The environment is traditionally animated with beautiful backdrops of castles, forests, mountains, rivers and lakes. The characters blend into these environments effortlessly and rarely look out of place. It's a technical marvel and extremely gorgeous. Those completely against CG will probably still hate this regardless but it's probably the best example of great CG within a traditional environment.
Both Ronia and Birk are both strong characters that set out to create a life of their own. The independence from their parents at such a young age is a little unbelievable but expected from a children's tale. While Ronia is a bit hot headed and overly confident, Birk is calm, collected and practical. The two of them together form a great dynamic that was fun to watch.
The conflict between the robber clans ranges from comical to barbaric. This series can get extremely violent at times and the methods Mattis, Ronia's father, employs to combat his rival was disgusting. This conflict culminates as a fight between the clans that is probably more interesting to watch than Pac and Mayweather's recent fight. Typically children's stories end overly happy or optimistic yet Ronia ends on a sombre and melancholic note which I applaud. There is sorrow and despair but time heals all wounds or so they say.
I know I've already touched on the animation but I want to emphasize just how impressive the background art is. It's a visual treat that impresses through the seasons year round. The soundtrack was expertly used to create and relieve tension. The screeches and musical build up of the harpy's approach to take away Ronia is probably one of the best scenes in the series.
This is my favourite anime I've seen this year. It's an story of growing up with a band of criminals and everything that entails. The characters are all well written and the conflict between them is executed well. The tone of each scene can range from comical to serious and each is well done. It's beautifully animated with great direction and sound design. Unless something else comes out this year that seriously impresses me this will probably be my Anime of 2015.
Ronia the Robber's Daughter is a Studio Ghibli production based on the children's fantasy book by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. Ronia is the story of a young girl who grows up with a band of robbers in a medieval Scandinavian setting. First and foremost it is a story about growing up with not the best of influences.
Let's get this out of the way from the outset as this is probably the aspect of Ronia that will turn most people off. This series utilizes computer generated models for the characters and the foreground objects that the characters interact with. For the most part it works even if it's clear which objects are computer animated. The environment is traditionally animated with beautiful backdrops of castles, forests, mountains, rivers and lakes. The characters blend into these environments effortlessly and rarely look out of place. It's a technical marvel and extremely gorgeous. Those completely against CG will probably still hate this regardless but it's probably the best example of great CG within a traditional environment.
The plot revolves around Ronia as she learns and grows by exploring the vast forests and mountains surrounding the thief's fortress where her family and clan reside. The first few episodes start out extremely slow and felt more like showcases for beautiful animation with no plot progression and little character development. The plot picks up around episode 7 when Ronia starts to meet and play with the son of the rival thief clan Birk. Of course the central conflict centres around the two children's relationship and that of their clans but it is resolved in a way I did not expect.
Both Ronia and Birk are both strong characters that set out to create a life of their own. The independence from their parents at such a young age is a little unbelievable but expected from a children's tale. While Ronia is a bit hot headed and overly confident, Birk is calm, collected and practical. The two of them together form a great dynamic that was fun to watch.
The conflict between the robber clans ranges from comical to barbaric. This series can get extremely violent at times and the methods Mattis, Ronia's father, employs to combat his rival was disgusting. This conflict culminates as a fight between the clans that is probably more interesting to watch than Pac and Mayweather's recent fight. Typically children's stories end overly happy or optimistic yet Ronia ends on a sombre and melancholic note which I applaud. There is sorrow and despair but time heals all wounds or so they say.
I know I've already touched on the animation but I want to emphasize just how impressive the background art is. It's a visual treat that impresses through the seasons year round. The soundtrack was expertly used to create and relieve tension. The screeches and musical build up of the harpy's approach to take away Ronia is probably one of the best scenes in the series.
This is my favourite anime I've seen this year. It's an story of growing up with a band of criminals and everything that entails. The characters are all well written and the conflict between them is executed well. The tone of each scene can range from comical to serious and each is well done. It's beautifully animated with great direction and sound design. Unless something else comes out this year that seriously impresses me this will probably be my Anime of 2015.
R_thanatos
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That scene was quite funny in the manga.
Everyone knows that
everyone is in the friendzone, raku only loves cooking
Admiral Woofington
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oh hey somebody else watched Ronja besides like myself and like 2-3 other people in this thread. Good for you.
phoenix296
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AOTY 2015! I'm starting my campaign now!
Admiral Woofington
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let us laugh out loud awkwardly for many times throughout an episode.
Nah but seriously great show. Romeo and Juliet re imagining ftw.
Samurai Flamenco 3
People are beginning to suspect that Hazama is Samurai Flamenco's true identity, however, an imposter comes forth and claims to be the real Samurai Flamenco. Hazama resolves the situation, without revealing his true identify. Also, it appears that onigai shiMAAAsu girl is a fan.
People are beginning to suspect that Hazama is Samurai Flamenco's true identity, however, an imposter comes forth and claims to be the real Samurai Flamenco. Hazama resolves the situation, without revealing his true identify. Also, it appears that onigai shiMAAAsu girl is a fan.
Twin Tails
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Kimi ni Todoke 01-12 IDK why I started watching this. It's alright so far.
You're plot won't work
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You're plot won't work
13 - Haha
Just thinking about it makes me really excited.
If Hachiman and Yui doesn't end up somehow, I'll take
Iroha
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
Blood Blockade Battlefront 5
More chaos than ever. I think this one is better than previous episode in term of pacing.
More chaos than ever. I think this one is better than previous episode in term of pacing.
Just spoil it for me, I don't have the time to re-read Nisekoi lol
I'll wait a little longer to watch S2 for Nisekoi and just binge watch it one day.
phoenix296
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Show by Rock is fun but Ronia has captured my heart.
Samurai Flamenco 4
Ahem. Samurai Flamenco has been training and has finally managed to deal with a real crime without getting his ass kicked. This of course leads him to be overly confident and get his ass severely kicked. Fortunately, Flamenco Girl, who is way more legit, but also unnecessarily brutal comes to his rescue. She then takes all of his glory for the rest of the episode. Also, girls kissing.
Yeesssss.
Ahem. Samurai Flamenco has been training and has finally managed to deal with a real crime without getting his ass kicked. This of course leads him to be overly confident and get his ass severely kicked. Fortunately, Flamenco Girl, who is way more legit, but also unnecessarily brutal comes to his rescue. She then takes all of his glory for the rest of the episode. Also, girls kissing.
Twin Tails
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You're almost there
This was a great episode.
AquaWateria
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I'm sorry but Show By Rock doesn't ooze with personality and style like Kekkai Sensen. Plus it doesn't have Woof girl.
Is this airing now?
MetroidPrimeRib
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Show by Rock totally does though
Yup.
Show By Rock is quite stylish and Bones has put a lot of thought into it.
My twitter feed informs me there's actually not enough Chain in Kekkai Sensen so the show is a failure.
Well if it hasnt hooked me now
It wont ever hook me again
I can still hear you saying
This show needs a lot more Chain
AquaWateria
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There's enough to satisfy your needs unless you want to see her 24/7, plus we have KK if you want more females. Also there's Waito who's voiced by Rie and is not your everyday shitty tsundere that she voices most of the time.
Them green eyes though.😏
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