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[Narag]

Space Dandy was ok. Some great episodes and I think it's a really important show given the conflux of talent involved but it embodies the notion that comedy is subjective because if that humor doesn't grab you, welp..

 

[phoenix296]

Mushishi 23

This episode highlights what era of history this series takes place in. It's surprising that one who cannot speak hasn't learned to read or write. This episode felt like a witch hunt. The village ostracizes Shige based off a hunch.

How the problem was resolved was intelligent and well done based on the established rules presented by Ginko. This was one of the weaker episodes of the series but still very engaging.

 

[jgminto]

Space Dandy was ok. Some great episodes and I think it's a really important show given the conflux of talent involved but it embodies the notion that comedy is subjective because if that humor doesn't grab you, welp..

Well, the best of Space Dandy were the episodes with little comedy. The ones that focused on comedy were usually on the weaker side.

 

[javac]

I was hyped for Space Dandy when it was coming out, due to the talent and such but I just remember seeing a trailer before it came out and something to do with Boobies and fan-service left right and center and I checked the fuck out at the moment. Not what I was looking for, and although I'm sure its all out of context, regardless I'm very stubborn and will admit as such and will go out of my way to avoid shows that tick me off, because I have far more interesting things to watch. Call me a prude, but it's just not my thing at all. Maybe I'm missing out on an amazing show that I'd love, but I severely doubt that it's a show for me. At least it was upfront about it, saved me time.

 

[Sterok]

Fate/Zero 6

Irisviel has an odd definition of safe driving. Castor is apparently super bonkers. Saber probably should've pushed her luck and taken him out then. Uryuu has been busy. Seems that no one will be inclined to be merciful on him. Is Archibald being manipulated? Either way, Lancer is willing to defend his master, whether he agrees with him or not. That's honor for you. Kiritsugu doesn't screw around. Kirei is apparently Wolverine. So here's where Gilgamesh and Kirei's relationship begins. So Archer does have a way of being nice. Kirei may be looking for pleasure. Pleasure with Kiritsugu that is.

 

[Puruzi]

GoPri 10

Spoiler

YUI KNOWS! YES.

Next episode looks cool as fuck.

 

[Midonin]

Go! Princess Precure 10

Like Ninninger, Haruka thinks that their dorm mistress may be the Last Ninja. And like Drive, the concept of secret identities are going out the door. Finding that their families are also alumni of Noble Academy provided a nice bit of trivia, and the Level 2 Dress Up Keys and Crystal Rods are now available in stor- I mean, in their hands. Even fancier CGI attacks are incoming, though

Spoiler

Yui knowing their secret identities

should make the storygoing a bit easier from here on out.

 

[Shard]

Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha ViVid Episode 1:

Well, I like this more then the opening episode then the beginning of Strikers, so it has that going for it. Seems like we are going with a sorry of Harry Potter wizarding school motif, which I like, shifts the focus back to magic. Also, I am going to need a flow chart here because so many characters that are new or I barely remember from seasons past. Also, good to see that Fate and Nanoha's relationship is as infuriating as ever. I need to rant about that one of these days. That being said, I might have to walk away from this series becuase the troubling transforming sequences are back and I was genuinely disturbed by

Spoiler

Adult Mode Vivo, I am with Fate here, why does this exist?

 

[Narag]

Well, the best of Space Dandy were the episodes with little comedy. The ones that focused on comedy were usually on the weaker side.

And those were the only ones I ended up liking!

I was hyped for Space Dandy when it was coming out, due to the talent and such but I just remember seeing a trailer before it came out and something to do with Boobies and fan-service left right and center and I checked the fuck out at the moment. Not what I was looking for, and although I'm sure its all out of context, regardless I'm very stubborn and will admit as such and will go out of my way to avoid shows that tick me off, because I have far more interesting things to watch. Call me a prude, but it's just not my thing at all. Maybe I'm missing out on an amazing show that I'd love, but I severely doubt that it's a show for me. At least it was upfront about it, saved me time.

It's Mushroom Samba or Baseball Blues x14 (but not as good) with about a dozen not-as-silly eps that turned out pretty good. The fanservice was largely forgettable aside from the one restaurant they hung out at. It's just strange to see such vehement handwringng meant to convince yourself it was the right choice when you could have, I don't know, checked out a few episodes and made a much more definite decision.

 

[names2hard4you]

Seraph of the End
Holy shit. So much potential. I was gonna skip it altogether because of it having vampires, but damn, I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. Definitely gonna keep watching.

Gunslinger Stratus
Idk. I was very confused lol... Might drop this one, but I'll see where it goes

UBW S2
Amazing, started right where we left. I was kinda hoping for a 50min long episode

 

[Finalow]

Space Dandy was ok. Some great episodes and I think it's a really important show given the conflux of talent involved but it embodies the notion that comedy is subjective because if that humor doesn't grab you, welp..

you usually have top-notch animation, art direction, creativity etc. for when it lacks (or along with) humor.

I don't even remember the humor being there in most of the (great) S2 episodes, if there was some it surely wasn't the focal point.

 

[Mr.Jeff]

Soma - 01
Really stupid. The odd serious tone of the land sharks compared to everything around it didn't sit right. Thankfully it decided to be really daft in the end instead which works out much better.
Could do with the food orgasm scenes being cut down in length.

I'm in a dungeon because of some fucking stupid reason - 01
This is an infuriating show.
At the start we're treated to an explanation of the goddesses. What then isn't explain is why in this supposed fantasy world, everyone is using game mechanic lingo. Presumably the hunters are there to stop monsters leaving the tower? No background about the tower. An entire town is built AROUND the dangerous tower. "Experienced" adventurers literally wear no armour.
Putting that aside, despite being desperate to fuck anything that moves, Bell somehow ignores the advances of his own goddess who may as well be dry humping his leg at every given opportunity. But no, some randomly seen person is what he's doing this all for.

Finally, the entire episode is filled with precisely the kind of irritating sound direction that ruins everything else; unceasing background music that exists for no other reason to ram home what you're meant to be feeling at this exact moment.

firehawk/10

I should have spent this time catching up on Votoms or Gintama instead.

 

[Jarmel]

Plastic Memories -1

The true despair show of the season.

 

[cajunator]

They're trying really hard to make The Asterisk War into the next SAO/AoT aren't they?

Well that would be horrible. I do like the character designs..

That was really jarring. That normally happens for me but it seemed really bad here. Why is it a thing anime? Simply a speed thing?

I dunno but I honestly dontl ike it too much. Maybe trying to be different?
Theres that other recent show with the same thing...

Seraph of the End ep1:

a show with this much PABLO POWER couldn't possibly be bad, right?!?

Pablo Power overcomes all right?

 

[BassForever]

Seraph of the End 1

OW THE EDGE

Really entertaining and the back ground art has that old school cartoon vibe like a scooby doo cartoon. Looking forward to seeing where this goes even if it could easily turn into a derp dark series.

 

[Pooya]

Fate/Zzz 13

Tsundere. tsundere hell. Archer is tsundere, Shitrou is tsundere, Caster is tsundere even Sensei is tsundere kinda and of course Rin the tsundere goddess. Outside of short moments of battles, this is unbearable to watch. Reading this dreck is way better kinda...

The whole project was a huge let down as expected, still looking forward to yandere movies though...

 

[Jex]

I was hyped for Space Dandy when it was coming out, due to the talent and such but I just remember seeing a trailer before it came out and something to do with Boobies and fan-service left right and center and I checked the fuck out at the moment. Not what I was looking for, and although I'm sure its all out of context, regardless I'm very stubborn and will admit as such and will go out of my way to avoid shows that tick me off, because I have far more interesting things to watch. Call me a prude, but it's just not my thing at all. Maybe I'm missing out on an amazing show that I'd love, but I severely doubt that it's a show for me. At least it was upfront about it, saved me time.

You made a poor choice, based on content of the posts you've written and the shows you've enjoyed. The mistake you've made is thinking that Space Dandy is one series, it's actually 26 different shows broadcast under a single title. Whether you liked or hated an episode has nothing to do with how you'll react to the next one. They're all created by entirely different staff.

 

[Mokoi]

I think Space Dandy has some of the greatest single episodes, but there are more consistent and better shows. Few I can think of over the past year save for Ping Pong though.

Yep, as a whole it wasn't the greatest, but some really outstanding episodes. Probably a better clip of this out there, but this scene\episode was so good.
https://youtu.be/DoQP07jZCZc

 

[javac]

It's Mushroom Samba or Baseball Blues x14 (but not as good) with about a dozen not-as-silly eps that turned out pretty good. The fanservice was largely forgettable aside from the one restaurant they hung out at. It's just strange to see such vehement handwringng meant to convince yourself it was the right choice when you could have, I don't know, checked out a few episodes and made a much more definite decision.

I don't know, I've never dropped a single show so far, and I intend to keep it that way. I guess it's one of my little unwritten rules, but it helps weed out all off the crap I know I won't like, or maybe I'll like 10 episodes in, because it just becomes a waste of time to me that I could spend watching something that had me hooked before the OP gets a chance to start. I never watch something unless I'm know I'm in the mood for it and will stick by it until the end. Its the reason why I've never seen a show while airing and outside of 1 or 2 examples, I've also never seen a show that has just finished airing or soon after. Call it quality control, but whatever that case may be, I always make my decision to watch something before I start the first episode, not a quarter way in. Its worked out well so far.

 

[BassForever]

Wait Shokugeki No Soma got licensed by Sentai? FUCK

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

UBW S2 -1

Brilliant start.

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

No one hates their hobby quite like anime fans do.

You should see what Doctor Who fandom is like.

 

[Narag]

You should see what Doctor Who fandom is like.

Some pro sports fandoms too. Imagine if you loved anime but spent a few months every year trying to convince yourself it won't be a big waste of time this year!

 

[8 X 11 Printer Paper]

Some pro sports fandoms too. Imagine if you loved anime but spent a few months every year trying to convince yourself it won't be a big waste of time this year!

Stop talking about yourself and Kave, unlike you two I put no hopes into my team.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

You should see what Doctor Who fandom is like.

You've got me there. I've certainly seen enough cries of outrage against Moffat on Twitter to believe you.

 

[Moonkid]

Fate/Stay Night

Trashy fanservice aside, this was a decent start to the season. In particular, I like how they chose silence for most of the last scene, saving it from any more cheesiness. OP/ED's are about on par with last season, average, but on the flip side they're still going with the Chess idea for the next week preview. Watching for more Lancer who, in hindsight, had the best action last season.

 

[javac]

You made a poor choice, based on content of the posts you've written and the shows you've enjoyed. The mistake you've made is thinking that Space Dandy is one series, it's actually 26 different shows broadcast under a single title. Whether you liked or hated an episode has nothing to do with how you'll react to the next one. They're all created by entirely different staff.

Maybe so, I have to say that I'm surprised that my past posts and content I've digested previously have carved an identity of sorts. I wonder what it looks like hah. Could be misleading. In any case, I guess I'm just really stubborn because I never really turn back on my word, even when its something as trivial as deciding whether or not I watch an animated show in my spare time. I've always made snapshot judgments on things and I'm sure I misjudge many things, but I'm always content with my decision. I'm watching some good old early 80's shows at the moment, and I'm happy with how that's turning out.

 

[jbug617]

Wait Shokugeki No Soma got licensed by Sentai? FUCK

maybe they will give it a CE if it has enough fan hype.

 

[Mecha]

Seraph of the End - episode 1

9/10 edge right there, I'm glad they still make mature anime like this and AoT.

 

[hipsterpants]

foodgasm reactions make me look forward to prison school reactions

 

[mdubs]

I really enjoyed the first episode. Good art design, and this was a good episode to introduce us to the world and characters. Hopefully they will keep the plot moving, I see this getting dark eventually. High hopes for this one!

Also, here's an OT for it http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1023544

 

[BassForever]

Time to clear out the back log

Argevollen 20

I don't remember why we got here, but I don't care. This is the most vanilla mech anime I've ever seen. Nothing really stands out and the cliched story basically writes itself at this point.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Stop now before you become the only person to ever complete Argevollen!

 

[javac]

This is an excellent and analytically thorough post, certainly nothing to be ashamed about. The only issue is that you're arguing against a specific preference & mindset that CorvoSol has which was born out of watching the TV continuity first. His attachments to the characters and the tone established in Patlabor TV is understandable, but it means that he's not really addressing what Patlabor 2, the movie, is trying to do on its own terms so much as how it made him feel as a fan of previous material in the franchise.

I don't mean to insult or criticize CorvoSol, here, but to encourage you to continue this type of posting and thinking.

Yeah I see what you mean, and kind of felt that I was missing the point as soon as I hit enter but alas. I too watched the TV series first and Patlabor is without a doubt my favourite franchise in anime, from the TV series to the OVA's and films, and I hold each character dearly so no doubt I see the disappointment in the way in which the characters are handled in the second film, which is to say that they are treated as a catalyst for a larger, more personal story for Oshii that unfortunately means that the characters can be seen as puppets, being tossed around in the crossfire in order to facilitate Oshiis story and thus get hurt in the process. I guess in the end I felt at ease with it, if that makes sense? It was depressing to see the characters move on, but I guess I felt as if the characters had…as sad as it sounds, fulfilled their purpose? I don't know, it’s hard to articulate how I felt, feelings are hard to recapture and I'll never truly be able to recreate and explain just how I felt after watching the second film, all I can do is try and retrace my steps in the hopes of figuring out just what made me at ease with the way in which it played out, because right now it’s kind of hard to do so because I too am feeling myself slipping into a state of depression the more I think about it.

Instead, my hopes with the post was to shed light on why it turned out the way it did and why it felt tonally disjointed to the first film. I have to say that I find it very interesting, the way in which the things going on in the real world affect how a product turns out really makes you appreciate works as a snapshot in time.

I guess in the end, all I can say is, I understand why one would feel that way, as I too did feel the same with the state of affairs, but I also felt at ease and satisfied. Maybe in the end, I'm just a glutton for punishment.

Also I just wanted to thank you for your post, it’s very encouraging hearing such a response. I've always liked that sort of writing, but haven't picked up a pen and written anything in years, and the same can be said online, but I find this thread easy to get lost in but I never quite know if my ramblings are just that, ramblings.

 

[-Horizon-]

plastic memories 1

y ;~;

 

[Mecha]

Time to clear out the back log

Argevollen 20

I don't remember why we got here, but I don't care. This is the most vanilla mech anime I've ever seen. Nothing really stands out and the cliched story basically writes itself at this point.

Here's a way to sort through modern mecha anime:

Flip a quarter, if it lands on heads it's terrible and don't watch it, if it lands on tails it has a 20% chance to be decent.

 

[BassForever]

Here's a way to sort through modern mecha anime:

Flip a quarter, if it lands on heads it's terrible and don't watch it, if it lands on tails it has a 20% chance to be decent.

Argevollen isn't terrible, its just boring. It doesn't do anything wrong technically, its just hard to stay interested when everything is so generic.

 

[Shard]

plastic memories 1

y ;~;

That is actually a pertinent question, we have not been given a reason why there is this artificial end point yet.

 

[e_i]

The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki episode 1

WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE DO DONE WITH YUKI NAGATO?
AND WHY THE FUCK DOES SHE WANT TURKEY?

 

[Fox318]

I think I'm gonna try K-On finally.

Also I was just about to start Kuroko no Basuke season 3 when I thought of something...


Is terms like Generation of Miracles or even in Yowamushi Pedal God of the Mountains something that people actually refer themselves to in Japan?

I mean I've heard of nicknames but some of these seem kinda nuts.

 

[phoenix296]

Mushishi 24

The work of a mushishi is never simple. It was nice to see Ginko's role flipped on it's head though perhaps not the most diplomatic approach. The villager's reactions were not unfounded as I could see anyone reacting in a similar fashion when insults are thrown. It's the first I've seen Ginko in conflict with another mushishi though there are few other mushishi in the series.

The decision to burn down the forest was very rash and hardly pragmatic. In some shots of the trees a flame a deer can be seen running from the fire. There is no regard for life in this forest other than the villagers'. Again, these decisions stem from a fear of the unknown even with an authority figure who is supposedly knowledgeable of such things.

Another well done episode though I wish there is an episode that demonstrates that Ginko is not infallible. He has always been correct or discovers a solution without much trial and error.

 

[Link Man]

Plastic Memories 1

Last 20 seconds ruined any desire to watch further.

 

[Mecha]

Argevollen isn't terrible, its just boring. It doesn't do anything wrong technically, its just hard to stay interested when everything is so generic.

The coin must have landed on tails, my rule still stands!

 

[zulux21]

foodgasm reactions make me look forward to prison school reactions

prison school reactions.

"guys, what is supposed to go on in this scene, it's just a black screen for like 2 minutes with flashes of the background."

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Time to clear out the back log

Argevollen 20

I don't remember why we got here, but I don't care. This is the most vanilla mech anime I've ever seen. Nothing really stands out and the cliched story basically writes itself at this point.

You should have watched it straight through, the final arc is really great.

 

[nintendoman58]

That is actually a pertinent question, we have not been given a reason why there is this artificial end point yet.

It is pretty interesting on why it IS like that. Who's in charge of this company anyway? Are the androids purposely made like that? Does it have something to do with the android bodies running out of space to store the memory and it overloads or something?

I'm really curious as to what the show is going to do with this premise it set up.

Plastic Memories 1

Last 20 seconds ruined any desire to watch further.

Its timing was inappropriate, yes. But I wouldn't quit a show just because of one poorly timed joke in the first episode, lol.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Kurokan Episode 3

Well since CR finally actually put the credits, I could finally see that it is truly motion capture. Perhaps that explains lots of the stuff going on.

I think this is more of a coach v coach drama instead of the players development like Ace of Diamond was. Nice change and pretty intense contentwise. I hope they win...or at least score a run.

 

[JaMarco]

Seraph of the End-1

Now let me tell why you this is lazy direction. So the opening sequence depicts the fall of humanity. Why are you opening with this? The sequence isn't graphic or long enough to really capture the viewer's attention. Why would you not open depicting the main character's life before the fall so the viewer has some point of contrast and understanding of what the characters were like normally? There's no sense of tension or drama in the sequence and it doesn't work well enough as 'Armageddon porn'.

Now the show jumps 3(or 4) years later depicting what life is like in this new district. Only they don't. There's not enough world building in this sequence to know what a typical day is under this regime. Yes we see them getting their blood sucked, drinking those juice containers, and of course the typical vampire elitism (in such a stereotypical fashion I might add). However the show doesn't give the viewers a good appreciation of the size of the district nor where buildings or characters are established at. Not to mention the show doesn't spend enough time to really let the atmosphere sink in.


Later there is supposed to be a heart to heart sequence with nu-Suzaku and nu-Eren however there isn't any attention paid to the location of where they have this conversation. The sequence isn't staged well at all. Nu-Eren almost starts yelling right next to the sleeping kids. Also whoever was the sound director fucked up in this sequence as the music that plays when nu-Suzaku comes in, is triumphant. Oh not to mention the guitars which is just bad track placement.

Finally there is the 'despair' bit which is obviously telegraphed and lacking in execution. There is no effort made in regards to the lighting to really play up the sequence in that everything is too bright.

Spoiler

Some darker shading on the vampire would have done leagues to play up the scary factor. Instead the only reason visually why the audience should be afraid of the vampire is due to the speed. More facial shots on the part of the vampire would have also helped.

Then the show does another time skip. It's almost like the author just wants to get straight into the action and ignore characterization or world building. This episode felt like it should have been the second episode and the first episode should have been the world before the collapse. There's no tension and the pacing is extremely rushed. Compare this with Shingeki which certainly is no masterpiece theater but it stands out how Shingeki took its time setting things up and tried to give the audience a full appreciation of why Eren hated the Titans.

I should also mention that Sawano is being lazy as fuck again and rehashing his Shingeki soundtrack.

Edit: I won't just blame it all on the anime staff. There is some seriously bad shit on the writing font. "You are the chosen one Neo" standing out to me. Not to mention I thought

Spoiler

the black haired kid was going to be the one to bite it as seeing his 'family' murdered in front of him wouldn't further his character progression as he already hated vampires and so the blonde haired kid would be the one to escape.

It's the exact same direction as the manga. The first episode was a damn near scene-for-scene adaption of the first manga chapter.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Episode 13

Had only played with Leo in game but seeing him in anime was wonderful. So happy and so morphotronic. Loved that deck.

 

[TUSR]

I think I'm gonna try K-On finally.

There is an "official" OT.

I recommend not going there.