Admiral Woofington
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There's a villain in BBB? Could've fooled me.
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Spring Anime 2015 |OT| The Disappearance of YEAARRT!
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There's a villain in BBB? Could've fooled me.
R_thanatos
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Probably why i've dropped this show
Yeah, he definitely played his role well; voice fits perfectly and everything.
suprised ur not playing that poor mans moba thing apple was hyping up
Cornbread78
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Damn work responsibilities, lol.
Well, watch it when you get 20 mins; It just keeps going, lol
AquaWateria
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Femt always reminded me of Joker, so for the English voice actor to fit that role well is very nice.
Dropping a show because it doesn't have a overall main villain, hmmmmm that's a first for me.
I really wonder if some people just dislike episodic shows. I mean some of my favorite shows are episodic.
Dedication Through Light
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Kurokan Episode 12
Wow Kuro is such a harsh coach. But at least the team actually changed.
Wow Kuro is such a harsh coach. But at least the team actually changed.
Admiral Woofington
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Don't equate dropping this show because it isn't pulling off episodic content particularly well with people disliking episodic content. If you're gonna be episodic at the least be amazing at it or have arcs.
One of the few shows to get away with being episodic while still introducing characters that seemed important is Gintama, and it specifically gets away with it because it's hilarious, it's meant as a comedy with action (instead of action with comedy), and they always make fun of the shortcomings of the over-all plot and characters.
R_thanatos
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no i've dropped this show because the antagonist in the first episode disappeared , i've dropped it because , depsite the awesome visuals, the potential of the characters was wasted , IMO , AND because i was bored while watching the show.
Episodic is alright for me , you just need to make me intrested , BBB felt like a "all style , no depth" anime so i let it go.
See, I knew I wasn't the only one who found it boring
I've been meaning to do some more detailed writeups, but that impulse has stopped me from writing anything. So I'll do some crappy ones instead.
Blood Blockade Battlefront 5-6 (mostly 6)
People covered 5 in pretty good detail, so I just mean to concur. It was probably the best episode of the show to date, because this time all the plot points actually cohered around a larger theme. That made the already-existing strengths of the show hit even stronger. It was great watching Leo finally admit some part of his feelings for White in his kind of awkward way.
6 wasn't as good, hurried a bit as it was, but it still told a pretty touching tale. What struck me the most about this episode was how the violence was presented. To this point, most of the violence in BBB has been either very slapstick or very over-the-top (or both). Here, it's just blunt force wielded by normal people, but it feels much more disquieting than anything that's happened before. Part of it is the repetition, but it's also sometimes how it's shown. Leo getting hit from behind felt particularly savage, with the quick camera zoom before impact really emphasizing the force of the blow.
It's crazy to think that White and Black are anime-original characters. If they weren't there, what would this show even be?
Sound! Euphonium 6
Also the best episode of the show to date. Hazuki's struggles cleanly set up all sorts of great jokes and interactions between the members of the bass section, and the moment where they play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" together fits great as a payoff. The show's musical performances have all been excellent, both in terms of how they sound (always appropriate to the level of the characters playing the piece) and in how they connect with the narrative. When you hear how the "boring" part Hazuki played earlier fleshes out the sound of the song, you feel the same sort of discovery she did.
I'd also like to thank Thoraxes for his posts about this show so far. As a percussionist in a slacker high school band, I appreciate some of the culture here, but a lot of the attention to detail in the show goes beyond my knowledge. I can feel that they're getting a lot right, but it's even better to see just how much they're achieving.
Teekyu
This is more Teekyu. I feel like they've definitely gotten better at it since they started. A good use of four minutes each week.
Ninja Slayer 3-5
This show is getting weirdly consistent with its production. I'm not sure how I feel about this. I'm just glad I'm watching this through Viewster.
Blood Blockade Battlefront 5-6 (mostly 6)
People covered 5 in pretty good detail, so I just mean to concur. It was probably the best episode of the show to date, because this time all the plot points actually cohered around a larger theme. That made the already-existing strengths of the show hit even stronger. It was great watching Leo finally admit some part of his feelings for White in his kind of awkward way.
6 wasn't as good, hurried a bit as it was, but it still told a pretty touching tale. What struck me the most about this episode was how the violence was presented. To this point, most of the violence in BBB has been either very slapstick or very over-the-top (or both). Here, it's just blunt force wielded by normal people, but it feels much more disquieting than anything that's happened before. Part of it is the repetition, but it's also sometimes how it's shown. Leo getting hit from behind felt particularly savage, with the quick camera zoom before impact really emphasizing the force of the blow.
It's crazy to think that White and Black are anime-original characters. If they weren't there, what would this show even be?
Sound! Euphonium 6
Also the best episode of the show to date. Hazuki's struggles cleanly set up all sorts of great jokes and interactions between the members of the bass section, and the moment where they play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" together fits great as a payoff. The show's musical performances have all been excellent, both in terms of how they sound (always appropriate to the level of the characters playing the piece) and in how they connect with the narrative. When you hear how the "boring" part Hazuki played earlier fleshes out the sound of the song, you feel the same sort of discovery she did.
I'd also like to thank Thoraxes for his posts about this show so far. As a percussionist in a slacker high school band, I appreciate some of the culture here, but a lot of the attention to detail in the show goes beyond my knowledge. I can feel that they're getting a lot right, but it's even better to see just how much they're achieving.
Teekyu
This is more Teekyu. I feel like they've definitely gotten better at it since they started. A good use of four minutes each week.
Ninja Slayer 3-5
This show is getting weirdly consistent with its production. I'm not sure how I feel about this. I'm just glad I'm watching this through Viewster.
biggest bummer about Kekkai Sensen so far is def. that Femt was the most charismatic character and biggest outlet for Matsumoto's favorite visual choices only to disappear after the first episode. Then again, basically nothing that was supposedly important in episode one has any relevance at this point.
Crash Station
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Punchline 6
Now THERE'S the Uchikoshi I know.
Mayhaps this deserves a thread now (maybe even informing gaming side of it).
Now THERE'S the Uchikoshi I know.
Mayhaps this deserves a thread now (maybe even informing gaming side of it).
MetroidPrimeRib
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Black and White are original? Would've never guessed that tbh.
Selling a show about pantie induced Armageddon would be a really hard sell
Selling a show about pantie induced Armageddon would be a really hard sell
Admiral Woofington
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I think an issue is that they keep focusing on a wimpy character who hasn't had any use outside of being the newbie to introduce the audience to the world, and getting his ass beaten/kidnapped to showcase the powers of everybody else.
The most recent episode tried its hardest to tug at my heartstrings, but the entire time I was thinking "so when is he going to run around screaming or get himself kidnapped?"
And next episode looks like I won't care too much about.
AquaWateria
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As much as I love Gintama I don't think it's fair to compare considering it has 200+ episodes to develop and even then the first 20 or so episodes weren't as good as the later episodes. As for Kekkai I should of been more specific but I guess some people dislike the nonlinear storytelling it provides. Now I do see some faults such as not giving enough character development to the whole cast but that issue has to do with the episode count and the huge cast. I feel Kekkai is actually doing really great with its episodic narrative and how it's actually using the anime original content really well making it seem as if it's from the manga.
Although I disagree with everything you've said, I still respect your opinion because not everything will be the same for people. Still the boring part is something I don't understand.
Admiral Woofington
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Gintama had a solid manga behind it too. BBB is apparently a generic manga that is trying to be saved by a studio.
I would argue against it. I've fallen behind on this show so I dunno if this episode 6 is really as mind-blowing as everybody says it is and makes the show stand out but "panties" and "Anime was a mistake" are going to dominate the conversation for any OT thread for that show. Let it be.
Dedication Through Light
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Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Episode 23
Wow they really made the crowds feel everything and poor Yusei with those tentacles...
Wow they really made the crowds feel everything and poor Yusei with those tentacles...
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Pretty much. Unless you want to see that .gif 100 times (I don't) then let's not. It's not super amazing or mind blowing or anything either.
AquaWateria
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Actually the manga is far from generic after reading a few Vols. The series definitely knows what it's doing and that's developing its World and creating enjoyable characters. Plus the Author is Nightow who wrote Trigun and he's definitely a good Mangaka. So yeah the manga doesn't need to be saved by the studio because it's actually good. The slice of life is definitely where the series is best at.
Are you enjoying 5Ds so far?
Crash Station
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To an extent, I actually look forward to that. Not in a trolling Ryuukan way, but in the sense that people will be reluctant to try it and when they actually do (particularly the hardcore Zero Escape fans), they'll try to convince others to do the same. Same sense of satisfaction you get from getting a bunch of people saying "what is this moe garbage?" into Madoka and other stuff that isn't what it seems.
Just fun to see a series win someone over rather than the concept/early stages of something. Hell, 999 was pretty much the same way with many people calling their first playthroughs boring and/or not really getting visual novels.
ultimatemegax
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In life imitating art news, the 7th and 8th Blu-ray/DVD volumes for Shirobako are delayed a month according to retailer listings. The official site has not been updated. The discs are published by Warner Brothers Home Entertainment and distributed by Warner Entertainment Japan (basically the same thing as Aniplex publishing video discs distributed by Sony Entertainment Japan).
Ojamajo Doremi End
Good lord what a downer of an ending. I know there are more seasons after so something else has to happen, but if I was a kid watching this as it came out I would probably have felt really sad.
Good lord what a downer of an ending. I know there are more seasons after so something else has to happen, but if I was a kid watching this as it came out I would probably have felt really sad.
Great that Onpu didn't have to be in a coma for 100 years because jesus christ that would have been too much
Dedication Through Light
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2nd or 3rd best YGO after ARC-V for me. Its just way serious while zexal and arcv were more focused on being entertaining.
Cornbread78
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So many Punchline posts tonight, gonna have to watch ep. 4-6 now, lol. Well, as long as everyone watches Etotama, lol.
Save 'N Quit
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#HAPPENING
The time for Mega Charizard X vs Y draws near.
That little critter is adorable.
Gonna need it to evolve into Noivern ASAP though.
That was a surprisingly dark moment in a kids show.
Can't blame Bonnie for looking so worried.
Er, um, good luck with that.
Nah. Etottama is nothingl ike that at all. That episode was pretty rough though.
VanillaCakeIsBurning
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Sabagebu! 1-2
She got to be one of my favorite main heroine.
I've only watched the first 2 or 3 episodes but I thought that scene was pretty good.
Danna Ga Nani Season 2 Ep. 7
Those last lines kind of raising bad flags... They are happy right now but I can't help seeing Hajime being pessimistic about this. It feels like he's expecting something bad to happen along the way...
Please no!!!
P.S. There's a spinoff manga of Danna ga Nani about Nozomu and Rino.
Those last lines kind of raising bad flags... They are happy right now but I can't help seeing Hajime being pessimistic about this. It feels like he's expecting something bad to happen along the way...
Then I read the reddit reaction thread and someone brought up a possible miscarriage...
Please no!!!
P.S. There's a spinoff manga of Danna ga Nani about Nozomu and Rino.
It must really suck being in Japan and watching a show 2 episodes at a time like that. Its bad enough with 4 volume installments or even just a two part.
That plus I wonder how sustainable this market model will be in the future as Japan ages.
Sabagebu! 1-2
She got to be one of my favorite main heroine.
Yeah Momoka is great. she literally doesnt give a damn about anything. But not in a villainous way somehow.
Crash Station
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Punchline Speculation
So after recent revelations, is it possible that
So after recent revelations, is it possible that
Yuuta is actually Chiyoko, the girl from Mikatan's flashback?
Cornbread78
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Sabagebu! 1-2
She got to be one of my favorite main heroine.
Lol, yes, I just started watching this one today as well, so funny! I'm going to watch the last few episodes little by little for comic relief breaks during some if the emotional and/or slice if life stuff I've been watching, lol. More gifs on the prior page!
Who the hell knows, but I just watched 4-6 and dammit, it is VLR! Holy crap.. I can't believe
Yuuta is a girl? No friggen way that Meiko is right about that one..
Man, I liked this show but it's one of those things I forget exists.
I always remember it because of the Masashi Hamauzu OST.
It's almost guaranteed at this point.
Rewatching the ED makes me wonder how I ever forgot it!
Same here. The whole show is nostalgiabomb for me.
I realize I skipped episode 3 impressions, but there really wasn't a whole lot to talk about in that episode.
Kanon 4
"When was it that dreams started to have no end?" Very ominous, given the theme of memory loss lately.
Cute childhood scene.
Makotrolled.
This can't be good.
Hmm, Miss Akiko seems to know of Ayu. The mystery deepens.
And auu meets uguu. This can only lead to the best of conversations!
"Uguu!"
"auu..."
"uguu..."
And once more with knight girl. Who, according to the preview, is a demon hunter. What genre is this, again?
So far, a really cutesy show, but with an unsettling undertone. Kind of reminds me of Higurashi When The Cry, although I doubt it will get to those levels.
Kanon 4
"When was it that dreams started to have no end?" Very ominous, given the theme of memory loss lately.
Cute childhood scene.
Makotrolled.
This can't be good.
Hmm, Miss Akiko seems to know of Ayu. The mystery deepens.
And auu meets uguu. This can only lead to the best of conversations!
"Uguu!"
"auu..."
"uguu..."
And once more with knight girl. Who, according to the preview, is a demon hunter. What genre is this, again?
So far, a really cutesy show, but with an unsettling undertone. Kind of reminds me of Higurashi When The Cry, although I doubt it will get to those levels.
Twin Tails
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Punchline 06
This is worse than Ninja Slayer
This is worse than Ninja Slayer
Sabagebu! 1-2
She got to be one of my favorite main heroine.
Sonokawa Momoka is the hero we deserve
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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You have enough pain already Syrinx, why must you suffer by both Ange and Crab Leg Winston!
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