AquaWateria
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Man I can't wait till Abe Sapien is introduced next episode of Part 2 of Z's Longest Days. This show is truly a reference to Hellboy, I mean it has its own Fishman.
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Spring Anime 2015 |OT| The Disappearance of YEAARRT!
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Man I can't wait till Abe Sapien is introduced next episode of Part 2 of Z's Longest Days. This show is truly a reference to Hellboy, I mean it has its own Fishman.
UBW - 20
See? What did I say? I told you. I told you. I was right. Some awesome fight-scenes, mostly useless talking.
To be fair, the battle segments were pretty hype. And Lancer was fun to watch. And some of what Archer said was solid - I'm not big on the philosophical bullshit but in certain amounts it can be effective. The problem was that everything meaningful that was said was repeated ad naseum until the 22 minute slot was filled up, and thats a damn shame. Also, I'm pretty sure this show has broken like... every rule set out in Fate Zero, but I can't be bothered to go back and check for sure. F/Zero seemed pretty rigid with its rules but this is just like "Oh yeah heres some new information that lets us get around all those inconvenient details." Like Lancer surviving the command spell long enough to kill Kitomine - it was fun to watch, but a bit of a stretch.
Oh, and they need to stop cutting Archer's monologue short. I want to hear it in all its cheesy-awesomeness glory!
See? What did I say? I told you. I told you. I was right. Some awesome fight-scenes, mostly useless talking.
To be fair, the battle segments were pretty hype. And Lancer was fun to watch. And some of what Archer said was solid - I'm not big on the philosophical bullshit but in certain amounts it can be effective. The problem was that everything meaningful that was said was repeated ad naseum until the 22 minute slot was filled up, and thats a damn shame. Also, I'm pretty sure this show has broken like... every rule set out in Fate Zero, but I can't be bothered to go back and check for sure. F/Zero seemed pretty rigid with its rules but this is just like "Oh yeah heres some new information that lets us get around all those inconvenient details." Like Lancer surviving the command spell long enough to kill Kitomine - it was fun to watch, but a bit of a stretch.
Oh, and they need to stop cutting Archer's monologue short. I want to hear it in all its cheesy-awesomeness glory!
Theonik
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MVM only releases US stuff. The US got a BD for it so we are as well probably.AHAHAHA not in this country.
Sounds OK.
Code Geass has had a UK BD release for years now.
Sex.
Cornbread78
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It's very entertaining, so no worries.
phoenix296
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Sukeban Deka (Dub)
What do you get when you combine a high school criminal turned detective, a yo-yo that functions as both a weapon and a badge, and a sister trio who rule a school with greed, fame and absolute power? An absolute mess. Sukeban Deka stars majestic pink haired Saki Asamiya as she battles the queen bitches of high school with not but her trusty yo-yo and harsh vulgarities.
The direction in this is a mess. It starts with a back alley rape scene transitioning to a violent bus crash then to the introduction of students at a high school. There is no method or reason to the flow between scenes and it's just confusing. I also want to touch on the use of still frames with dramatic music. This is a trick directors use to convey something of importance with a still shot which is typically of a character's face with dramatic music in the background. It's not as popular in today's anime but from what I've seen from older stuff it was used quite often. Here the director shows no restraints, it's used everywhere. When it is used everywhere it's dramatic effective is lost with nothing left but a corny still of the character that looks like they're trying to pass gas.
The three antagonists all have something they're looking to achieve. It's a fairly simple setup but it works for the most part. One is obsessed with money representing greed, another steals paintings to acquire fame representing vanity and the last brainwashes the student body using rainbows on the computer screen representing domination. They all seek to control the school in their own different way. The overall plot is incredibly stupid mixing high school drama with yakuza gangs.
As for the dub it's very bad. The actors either over act or are completely flat. Some sound like they have something in their mouth while they're talking. It's obvious from the writing that this is awful on every level so they went the campy route and it works if you like that sort of thing. The artstyle is also bad but I'm not going to go into details about it.
It's crass, stupid, and incredibly campy. Sukeban Deka is one of those "so bad it's good" anime and if you like that sort of stuff I guess you could watch it. I had a few good laughs and some of the dialogue had me in stitches but I'm just not a fan of this style of anime. When I look back on my time spent with it I would have rather used it more productively, like leveling my character in WoW.
What do you get when you combine a high school criminal turned detective, a yo-yo that functions as both a weapon and a badge, and a sister trio who rule a school with greed, fame and absolute power? An absolute mess. Sukeban Deka stars majestic pink haired Saki Asamiya as she battles the queen bitches of high school with not but her trusty yo-yo and harsh vulgarities.
The direction in this is a mess. It starts with a back alley rape scene transitioning to a violent bus crash then to the introduction of students at a high school. There is no method or reason to the flow between scenes and it's just confusing. I also want to touch on the use of still frames with dramatic music. This is a trick directors use to convey something of importance with a still shot which is typically of a character's face with dramatic music in the background. It's not as popular in today's anime but from what I've seen from older stuff it was used quite often. Here the director shows no restraints, it's used everywhere. When it is used everywhere it's dramatic effective is lost with nothing left but a corny still of the character that looks like they're trying to pass gas.
The three antagonists all have something they're looking to achieve. It's a fairly simple setup but it works for the most part. One is obsessed with money representing greed, another steals paintings to acquire fame representing vanity and the last brainwashes the student body using rainbows on the computer screen representing domination. They all seek to control the school in their own different way. The overall plot is incredibly stupid mixing high school drama with yakuza gangs.
As for the dub it's very bad. The actors either over act or are completely flat. Some sound like they have something in their mouth while they're talking. It's obvious from the writing that this is awful on every level so they went the campy route and it works if you like that sort of thing. The artstyle is also bad but I'm not going to go into details about it.
It's crass, stupid, and incredibly campy. Sukeban Deka is one of those "so bad it's good" anime and if you like that sort of stuff I guess you could watch it. I had a few good laughs and some of the dialogue had me in stitches but I'm just not a fan of this style of anime. When I look back on my time spent with it I would have rather used it more productively, like leveling my character in WoW.
Twin Tails
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Crosd Ange is amazing.
names2hard4you
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Plastic Memories
So he went and said it.
So he went and said it.
And after the closing song and a cute reaction from Isla, he gets rejected. LOL.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Nope! People will tell you otherwise but they just don't appreciate Schadenfreude!
I wouldn't really call it that. The show was just fun; the kind I can easily get into and be purely entertained by without any thought.
Warnen
Don't pass gaas, it is your Destiny!
Started it cause a pod cast said it was bad ended up watching 7 eps in a row and loving it.
AquaWateria
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It's enjoyable trash.
If you already felt it was wrong without soliciting outside opinion, trust your moral compass. Then disregard it entirely anyway.
Cornbread78
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victreeb3l
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Got a chance to finally watch Paprika.
Gorgeous movie, but honestly I felt bored for most of it. I also didnt really get what happened in the end or the deal with Paprika herself. The cop dude was cool though.
The blu ray wasn't completely 16:9 either so that bugged me. Its like the picture had a thick black border around it.
Gorgeous movie, but honestly I felt bored for most of it. I also didnt really get what happened in the end or the deal with Paprika herself. The cop dude was cool though.
The blu ray wasn't completely 16:9 either so that bugged me. Its like the picture had a thick black border around it.
Basileus777
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Knights of Sidonia: Battle for Planet Nine 7
They took the haremshit to the next level with this one. The one girl even grows breasts and bursts out of her space suit for the MC.
They took the haremshit to the next level with this one. The one girl even grows breasts and bursts out of her space suit for the MC.
names2hard4you
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UBW 20
Lots of talking this week... I thought there was gonna be a ton of fighting Oh well...
Lots of talking this week... I thought there was gonna be a ton of fighting
Oh well...Dedication Through Light
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Gunslinger Stratos Episode 8 Battlefield / The Price of Bloodshed
Dead End indeed. Wow. That felt more like a final episode than an eighth one though. I mean the huge climax moment, everyone working together,
, what more would this animes climax need?
Mirai finally felt worthwhile.
Dead End indeed. Wow. That felt more like a final episode than an eighth one though. I mean the huge climax moment, everyone working together,
causalities and Xi's surprising move
Mirai finally felt worthwhile.
KanameYuuki
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So I always hated Aphrodite, Pisces is my zodiac sign and I was waiting and waiting to look at how much of a boss he would be just to end up on a let down on the Sanctuary episodes, same happened on Hades chapters with him being a pushover, now he finally does something cool on the last episode and then...
And thinking about it, the same happened on the last 3D movie T~T Why...
And thinking about it, the same happened on the last 3D movie T~T Why...
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
You are way over-analyzing this, mate. This is not a VN, its an anime adaptation of one. Its not necessary to have 20 minutes dedicated to Shirou figuring out that he rejects Archer's belief.
Agreed.
Yeah they just need lots of action now. They've talked for far too long even if I liked the scenes with the both of them it's time to fight.
names2hard4you
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Ehhh, I honestly don't think it'll happen. She will probably get a new OS, and Tsukasa will just stay with her anyway
Cornbread78
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Plastic Memories ep.8
Dammit Tsukasa, why did you go and do that? They did a great job
I love this show, but it's gonna get painful unless they have a surprised alternate ending..
Dammit Tsukasa, why did you go and do that? They did a great job
crafting a beautiful moment with Isla and Tsuk, but damn, even he knows it's going to royally suck to see this through. Why would he go and fall in love with her.
names2hard4you
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Hey we both saw it can happen in
Your Lie in April
You really haven't read the manga have you? Villains like these ruin stories in my opinion cause they can do whatever the hell they want.
Literally the plot off Wikipedia:
Twenty minutes of a two cour series is somehow too long for what is the entire point of the work.
Cornbread78
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Well, the problem there is that she never kept her
promise to perform with him one last time
victreeb3l
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Chobits was one of the first manga series I read. I remember those days after school camping out at Barnes and Noble like an asshole and reading every new volume that came out. Good times.
Cornbread78
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Yeah, that's not gonna happen here. We already know the outcome. I don't think they will go the miracle route..
Yeah but she's sexy tho so I like her.
AquaWateria
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But that's the fun part.😏
Joe Molotov
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lol, she's a temptress.
aqua pls, go read oyasumu punpun if you enjoy suffering
Dedication Through Light
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Shinji running off was hilarious. Rest of the episode was pretty boring, at least Aimers insert song was hype inducing. Go Emiya.
Utapri Revolutions Episide 8
Code T.V.U as the most popular song was a great achievement. I still listen to it.
Dont know where Id put Original Resonance from Tokiya and Hijirikawa. It was great but not as exciting as Code T.V.U
Utapri Revolutions Episide 8
Code T.V.U as the most popular song was a great achievement. I still listen to it.
Dont know where Id put Original Resonance from Tokiya and Hijirikawa. It was great but not as exciting as Code T.V.U
mrpallyguy
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Plastic Memories 8
Pretty heartwarming episode hnngg. Seems like its going to go to a One Week Friends conclusion but I could be wrong.
Pretty heartwarming episode hnngg. Seems like its going to go to a One Week Friends conclusion but I could be wrong.
I wasn't particularly familiar with the source, so it likely affected my enjoyment of the anime some, in terms of being able to catch game references and other fan-catering stuff. Or perhaps marathoning it hurt the pace at which it was meant to be better-enjoyed. Or maybe generally watching anime before going to sleep put me in the wrong mood for it.
But from what I remember, it played the fantasy adventure type of story a bit too straightforwardly, with middling characters, a plot that generally didn't surprise, and execution that was relatively passable. Compare that with the likes of Scrapped Princess or Coffin Princess Chaika or Claymore, which leave a bigger impact through likable characters, interesting settings, thought-provoking questions, and/or adrenaline-pumping action sequences.
That isn't to say that it was outright bad, but it wasn't particularly memorable for me either.
Re-Kan! 08
Ghosts don't have to be scary. Ones like these are pretty heartwarming.
High School DxD BorN 08
In Japanese, 胸 can mean "breasts" or "heart". Issei takes that to its ridiculous conclusion.
UBW 20
I actually liked the philosophical discussion going on. And the way it was compared to Kiritsugu's.
Plastic Memories 08
So that's what replacing an OS is like. Changing someone's identity. You don't have to invoke battles to invoke questions about what sci-fi means for humanity. Because science is ultimately for humanity.
Ghosts don't have to be scary. Ones like these are pretty heartwarming.
High School DxD BorN 08
In Japanese, 胸 can mean "breasts" or "heart". Issei takes that to its ridiculous conclusion.
UBW 20
I actually liked the philosophical discussion going on. And the way it was compared to Kiritsugu's.
Plastic Memories 08
So that's what replacing an OS is like. Changing someone's identity. You don't have to invoke battles to invoke questions about what sci-fi means for humanity. Because science is ultimately for humanity.
Precure moms
its all about those Love Live moms
I was gonna ask if Scrapped Princess seemed too generic also but you answered my question.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
High School DxD Born episode 4
Also, some serious shit goes down.
Also, some serious shit goes down.
Joe Molotov
Member
I haven't watched Love Live, should I?
Cornbread78
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Oh man, everything is about to change; almost seat belt time.
lol, nor sure about the whole mom thing or where it came from, but only 1 mom really impacts Season 1.
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