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Spring Anime 2015 |OT| The Disappearance of YEAARRT!
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Does persona have the JP dub? If so, the edited list is my list of pickups for that month. Edit: oh shit it does. I can finally pick them up.
Really fucking good. They're getting about $273 from me that month. Well played.
Edit: looks like Comic Artist + Assistants will include the OVA episodes judging by the product listing!
names2hard4you
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AnimeGAF you weren't kidding about Mad Max. Movie was incredible.
eve sucks when it comes to the actual game and is a breeding ground for the worst kind of spreadsheet obsessed beancounting sociopath so sure
Joe Molotov
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Best harem anime of 2015, Furiosa best girl.
Best representation of Australians since the clam digging scene in Majin Bone.
names2hard4you
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Never change people :') Now that I am home I am gonna watch Euphonium. Going from a Harem to Yuri (getting this from what I've read so far today). Let's do this.
Maximilian Kolbe
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Kekkai Sensen, Gintama, and Arslan Senki say otherwise
Come on guys, everyone know Ninja Slayer is best show of this season lol.
The Disappearance of Conan Edogawa: The Worst Two Days in History
Finally got to see this. It was good! For God's sake, Ai's the one who needs a spin-off series.
And in case you're wondering where all the hand drawn cars went, there's at least some of them still hiding in Detective Conan.
Finally got to see this. It was good! For God's sake, Ai's the one who needs a spin-off series.
And in case you're wondering where all the hand drawn cars went, there's at least some of them still hiding in Detective Conan.
cj_iwakura
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It's that time again.
Despera? Updates?
Despera? Updates?
This looks kinda unfamiliar...Is it an anime original episode?
It's pretty dead Jim. The fact that the director change thing was only announced in a passing remark (a freaking half year ago) didn't fill me with much hope.
And I changed out of the Despera ava yesterday too lol.
It's a TV Special they did at the end of last year to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the anime. Aoyama helped write it too.
names2hard4you
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My thoughts exactly. That ending with Hazuki and Kumiko killed me though lol.
cj_iwakura
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Nakamura wouldn't want us to give up that easily.
Slated for release around the same time Aoki Uru is.
That title is pretty ironic - considering how it is almost a running joke that every time Conan shows up there's a murder/crime, his disappearance would probably make the city a better place.
Along with season 2 for Baccano!, Shigurui and Aku no Hana!
Man that season is gonna be totally amazing.
Edit: never mind, brain fart
Black Rock Shooter TV-1
So not only was this was Studio Ordet's 'big break' moment but Studio Trigger's as well, both new studios at the time. Studio Ordet was comprised of ex-KyoAni staff while Trigger housed ex-Gainax staff. Studio Trigger is mostly attributed with the work on the CGI sequences but my understanding is that they did a chunk of the 2D elements as well. At the time I remember the CGI was loathed, mostly because people were expecting 2D fight sequences like the Nakamura cut that we got in the OVA.
So anyway onto the show itself, first few minutes felt like I was taking a psych evaluation test and failing. First it starts off with some random poem about a bird, which they kept going back to. Then the main character acts mentally challenged and is seemingly only capable of saying two words in a row.
So this is a franchise I'm already pretty well acquanted with. I actually own the BDs for the OVA somewhere and I have the BRS figurine in a random closet. I remember watching the first episode long ago and quickly dropping it. I don't even think I gave it a three episode rule watch. However despite that I've listened to a good chunk of the soundtrack due to the fantastic work of supercell (mainly ryo) along with the remix soundtrack which was outstanding.
So not only was this was Studio Ordet's 'big break' moment but Studio Trigger's as well, both new studios at the time. Studio Ordet was comprised of ex-KyoAni staff while Trigger housed ex-Gainax staff. Studio Trigger is mostly attributed with the work on the CGI sequences but my understanding is that they did a chunk of the 2D elements as well. At the time I remember the CGI was loathed, mostly because people were expecting 2D fight sequences like the Nakamura cut that we got in the OVA.
I guess they couldn't/didn't want to try and maintain that visual level for the TV series resulting in the decision to go CGI for the fights and 2D for the highschool segments. This led to a bit of a split in the production for the show as the 2D elements and the CGI battles were handled separately, hence Trigger and USP's involvement. Imaishi storyboarded and directed many of the CGI fights sequences, I think he's responsible for at least the first three episodes. He actually carries over a lot of 2D techniques into the CGI stuff such as a dynamic framerate, which can be seen in the opening bit. The camerawork/storyboarding itself is also very much in line with the Kanada animation style in that it's constantly on the move. For example:
The show sprinkles these fight sequences throughout the first episode and I'm guessing later episodes resulting in this weird dichotomy where I think the fights are supposed to be symbolic. It's a noticeable change compared to the original music video that focused solely on the fighting.
So anyway onto the show itself, first few minutes felt like I was taking a psych evaluation test and failing. First it starts off with some random poem about a bird, which they kept going back to. Then the main character acts mentally challenged and is seemingly only capable of saying two words in a row.
I think Okada was trying a bit too hard as the opening sequence just comes across as someone talking with their psychiatrist while looking at one of these:
Anyway some boring friend bonding stuff happens, leading to this bit:
I can already smell the crazy. What amazes me about this episode is how quickly it descends into madness. Most writers would have held the 2nd part of this episode off until the 2nd episode as to build up the relationship between Mato and Yumi first. Instead, a little more than 5 minutes later and the audience get this:
Kagari is something else. Holy shit. Mato's shoulders were literally shaking due to the psychological trauma. Kagari isn't home indeed. Show just straight jumped from high school action drama to a Stephen King novel. I should mention it's a little foreboding that the show has an actual counselor. I can't ever remember there being a dedicated psychologist at a school in an anime before. Anyway since Mato is too stupid to not jump into this shitstorm in the making, I'm guessing things are going to snowball. Interesting thing to note was elements like the color association. For example Yumi has a hand bracelet that is red and later Kagari states that red is all hers:
It denotes a sense of ownership on Kagari's part in that you can say the bracelet is a chain linking Yumi to Kagari. It's a subtle visual cue but appreciated since color is going to be a prominent element of the show.
Depending on how badly that tax fuckup blackspotted the author. it's very likely it'll be the SATam of anime.
No Game No Life.
runescape is good tho
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Kekkai Sensen Episode 3
...Wait its over already? Holy shit.
So uh, this was a pretty good episode, yeah.
...Wait its over already? Holy shit.
So uh, this was a pretty good episode, yeah.
Theonik
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phoenix296
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Believe it or not I don't hate SAO. I'd even say I like some of its parts but as a whole I'm indifferent.
Mad Max Fury Road
I like some of its parts but as a whole I'm indifferent.
only mmo that trumps it in quest quality is the secret world
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Having heard like 5 different film podcasts unanimously praise the film, I can appreciate that it is probably the best action film in the modern era of blockbuster films. But for some reason, I just don't feel myself being a part of that enthusiasm.
MikeHattsu
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Oh, you!
It is called hype backlash.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
The thing is that I wholeheartedly agree with all the hype. But it didn't come close to causing me temporary insanity like Gravity did. lol
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
Kano post the MV for Houkago Pleaides opening
Stella-rium [MV]
Cool, i didn't watch the show, but i'm glad she gone major.
Stella-rium [MV]
Cool, i didn't watch the show, but i'm glad she gone major.
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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Should I try to watch Kingdom again (Love the manga)? I just couldn't deal with the horrid 3D models it randomly used, do they get better/less painful further on?
MikeHattsu
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They're doomed even if they run or something I think. Actually... I think it's 'explained' in the next episode
^Not sure about the best but he certainly shines in this arc after the lackluster Nise introduction.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 18-19
over something so inconsequential. Sasuga her.
I bow my head to the people who watched all of Endless Eight. Even when watching only half of it, I wanted to <Classified Information> myself.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 18-19
I may have said this before but Haruhi really is the worst drama queen ever. To throw a
600 year long fit
I bow my head to the people who watched all of Endless Eight. Even when watching only half of it, I wanted to <Classified Information> myself.
Yes
NaDannMaGoGo
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Kyon-kun denwa, motherfucker.
I dunno, Endless Eight was truly s.th. special. Perhaps it's because I wasn't aware I was in this 'endless eight' arc but I really was like "holy shit, this HAS to be the last episode now, right? This couldn't possible be drawn out any longer...." Kind of exhilarating. Rewatching the episodes with different framing etc. was sort of interesting too. Of course, I at some point just did something else while running the show on my second display but damn if it ain't some unique insanity to actually go through with repeating the plot of an episode another whole 7 times in a row.
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
Hibike Euphonium 7
Okay, i think this is my personal AOTS. Using rainy weather and muted color scene to show the situation that happened between Aoi and Kaori. The situation that happened in the club is something that happened to me before, so i can relate to them. Thing like seniority and the burden of being president (not that i ever become president in my club, lol) heated discussion with each party having different priorites. There's a hidden depth in Asuka usual behavior as well, with the junior feeling that she feel...distant and not showing her true colour.
Great episode.
Okay, i think this is my personal AOTS. Using rainy weather and muted color scene to show the situation that happened between Aoi and Kaori. The situation that happened in the club is something that happened to me before, so i can relate to them. Thing like seniority and the burden of being president (not that i ever become president in my club, lol) heated discussion with each party having different priorites. There's a hidden depth in Asuka usual behavior as well, with the junior feeling that she feel...distant and not showing her true colour.
Great episode.
Oh yeah, this came in today.
I really wish Funimation used better materials for their packaging though. Something harder for the outside.
TRSI did a flawless job with making sure it was aptly protected, and I probably have about 20 feet of wrapping paper it was secured in just sitting in my room right now, so I know it wasn't on them. The little bump had to have happened before they sent it to me.
All in all, it's nice.
I really wish Funimation used better materials for their packaging though. Something harder for the outside.
TRSI did a flawless job with making sure it was aptly protected, and I probably have about 20 feet of wrapping paper it was secured in just sitting in my room right now, so I know it wasn't on them. The little bump had to have happened before they sent it to me.
All in all, it's nice.
Theonik
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Nein
Fix'd. Come on, there's a lot of drama queens in the world, but noone can bully the world the way Haruhi does : D
Also, she doesnt do it on purpose. She have powers that obey her subconscious/deepest wishes.
Plus, I think that the things that can build up and transform the way or the things the subconscious thinks, are the small, tiny, life details and events, you cant even care about or notice, but you just internalize for some reason, and you act according to them without even knowing.
So, the thing that can end the endless eight, can really be such a small, stupid thing.
The subconscious can be tricky and weird.
NaDannMaGoGo
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You know, thinking about how often rain and cloudy weather is used to portray a depressive atmosphere I was reminded of The Garden of Words where it had a much more positive connotation, which was just kinda nice for a change.
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