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Spring Anime 2015 |OT2| Euriphonium
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Its about a mysterious little girl and her connection to a flying saucer that appeared in the sky. Theres a lot more to it than that obviously. Dont want to spoil anything.
Noel is the most adorable thing.
Skip season one. You dont need to watch it. It gets really rapey and weird and doesnt actually get anywhere.
Watch season two the one with Sinon. Its slightly better.
And it has Sinon.
Just read the ToonamiGAF reactions, that should be enough
Even though there isn't an AnimeGAF FAQ, there should be one and this should be on it.
That I have.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
SAO when they were in Aincrad was sort of fun I guess
SAO when his sister was hot for his dick was just outright idiotic and the only thing I even remember specifically about it was laughing derisively at meme-worthy shit like tear licker.
Sinon arc is not exactly less rapey. It also features Kirito being the Gary Stu of all Gary Stus and using a sword in a gun game because he's da bess at everything.
SAO when his sister was hot for his dick was just outright idiotic and the only thing I even remember specifically about it was laughing derisively at meme-worthy shit like tear licker.
Sinon arc is not exactly less rapey. It also features Kirito being the Gary Stu of all Gary Stus and using a sword in a gun game because he's da bess at everything.
Ohmygoditsjrod
Banned
But then he'll miss the hilarity of Suguha losing her shit. Funniest scene in the show.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
You realize that your comment also means don't listen to you?
Well you cant fully escape the rapyness because the show is saturated with it. But at least SAO2 tries to tell a story.
phoenix296
Member
Just because I post in animeGAF doesn't mean I associate myself with animeGAF!
I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job
Fino just attempted to attract customers to the store by installing a poison swamp in the front.
But hey, at least she figured out why it wasn't working:
Fino is so so so so so adorable!
KirbYuuYuu
Member
The mistake is assuming that I can read properly.
I bought this a while ago because she looked cool and would like to know more about the character to know if I made a poor decision or not (I probably did).
The amount of negative feedback is funny though. I'll probably go subbed and let you guys know when I can't take anymore. I'm slightly interested in seeing how the SAO arc ends and might just skip to the Sinon arc afterward because of how much I heard the Fairy Tale arc sucks.
I laughed
She is awesome. This was not a mistake.
However the shows writing does try to make her another victim of Kirito's harem so be aware of that.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
You are better off appreciating her cool design and not seeing what actually happens to her
What the fuck
Ive seen talk of this as far back as 2013.
Nothing has come of it so far but that is indeed a registered trademark they are keeping around.
I did too, that was amazing. XD
nintendoman58
Member
SAO doesn't just have bad writing and characters, it also has a terrible portrayal of MMO players in its second half!
I've played my fair share of Runescape, Maplestory, and WoW, and I can tell you right now nobody was rattling on about player-class racism and in-game politics!
Also, whenever the characters were in a major town I didn't see anybody showing off their high level amour and attacks! Where were the people screaming SELLING ALL MY 1337 ARMOR!?
The second half of SAO could have at least been somewhat entertaining if that was the case!
I've played my fair share of Runescape, Maplestory, and WoW, and I can tell you right now nobody was rattling on about player-class racism and in-game politics!
Also, whenever the characters were in a major town I didn't see anybody showing off their high level amour and attacks! Where were the people screaming SELLING ALL MY 1337 ARMOR!?
The second half of SAO could have at least been somewhat entertaining if that was the case!
lol
Please dont let them mew mew power/cardcaptor this shit or I will fury.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
That she doesn't have a tragic back story and it's all a fake out.
Me! I think that's great is that they made a throwaway scifi story part of the overall storyline, which is something that even Star Trek managed to do. It's the perfect compromise between the serialized nature of the show and the opportunity to tell classic silver age science fiction stories.
Man, this just reminds me that this show is another example of the main heroine being probably the worst option/character in the series. It's too bad main girls HAVE to be boring for whatever reason.The Kwai Complex ep. 1-3
Just watched a few episodes (thank you wifey) and laughed way more than I should have at this one. It's obviously a romcom, but they really have been laying on the comedy pretty well so far. This could be fun if it keeps up.
Saikano 01
Well. That's certainly one way to end a first episode.
So, what I'm assuming is that Chise
Well. That's certainly one way to end a first episode.
So, what I'm assuming is that Chise
was kidnapped by the group of people who were following her on her way home. I guess they gave her cybernetic body modifications or something, given that she no longer has a heartbeat and has a great big minigun where her arm should be. I wonder if that's exactly the case though? Why would they just pick the first person they see to turn into a weapon? Even if that was the case, Shuji appears more physically strong and would surely be a better pick. There must be some other reason.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
If you really need your fill of trapped in an MMO there's always Log Horizon. Danmachi is the same thing too down to the main guy being voiced by Kirito, too, except it doesn't take itself nearly as seriously as SAO does.
Saikano leaves a lot of things vague such as why the war is even being fought and focuses on what the situation does to Shuji and Chise and their lives and the lives of people they know and love. The details in this case are literally not important to the story it is telling.
However there is an OVA that shows things from Chise's view and gives a bit more insight.
SNAFU S2 13
Now I've finished this, I need something else to fill this hole in my life.
Great episode to finish the season.
Yui was phenomenal this episode while Hachiman was on point as usual. I felt like I understood what Yui wanted but I'm still a bit confused about her motivations. What did she mean by I want it all? What answer was she expecting from Yukino regarding her proposal? I think she won't win it all whatever the result of her actions is.
I hope there will be an animated version of the story's resolution as I really want more.
Now I've finished this, I need something else to fill this hole in my life.
Great episode to finish the season.
Yui was phenomenal this episode while Hachiman was on point as usual. I felt like I understood what Yui wanted but I'm still a bit confused about her motivations. What did she mean by I want it all? What answer was she expecting from Yukino regarding her proposal? I think she won't win it all whatever the result of her actions is.
I hope there will be an animated version of the story's resolution as I really want more.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Couldn't Be a Hero 6
All the red blooded heroes lost their jobs to cheap imported monster labor.
Where are the fantasy Republicans to put a stop to this? They took our jerbs!
All the red blooded heroes lost their jobs to cheap imported monster labor.
Where are the fantasy Republicans to put a stop to this? They took our jerbs!
Cornbread78
Member
The utter contempt and hate for SAO on these boards is always amazing to witness. Seriously, once the magic "SAO" appears in print, you know 85% of the next 25-50 posts are going to completely trash it's existence, lol.
Bear witness, lol.
Bear witness, lol.
Yeah, I thought as much. Quite interested to see where exactly this goes - the backdrop of war is something that seemed to be integrated quite well, with the characters just living their lives around it.
SNAFU S2 - 13 END
While I really love the show with its... unorthodox character development, one thing that irks me is that: how come no one is screaming out loud: NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS. every character seem to comment on other people's problem, over analysing it, and the character in question just goes along with the conversations like its a normal thing. While to us, the viewesr, it just adds up to the drama the shoes goes for, the slice of Life aspect of it just diminishes. I can only think of one occasions where Yukino have said that to her sister, but it was more of a polite plea than a decisive order (I suppose that reflects her character to a degree)
Also, I really don't know if I like the fact that everything is so vague and... less literal. Its almost they are talking nonsense and they just nod along like they are all are one the same wavelength. Maybe, the shows tries to engage with the viewer to include his opinion on certain characters, but sometimes I just sit there and say''What are they talking about?'' Rather ironic that they had a whole episode about people talking in nonsensical jargon without any clear goal or aim (planning for the event episode) and this show just encompasses that.
For the final episode, none of them said or indicated there were a love triangle issue at hand (the closest we get was a penguin sign) yet the drama was that.
I dunno, maybe I am just that thick :/
While I really love the show with its... unorthodox character development, one thing that irks me is that: how come no one is screaming out loud: NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS. every character seem to comment on other people's problem, over analysing it, and the character in question just goes along with the conversations like its a normal thing. While to us, the viewesr, it just adds up to the drama the shoes goes for, the slice of Life aspect of it just diminishes. I can only think of one occasions where Yukino have said that to her sister, but it was more of a polite plea than a decisive order (I suppose that reflects her character to a degree)
Also, I really don't know if I like the fact that everything is so vague and... less literal. Its almost they are talking nonsense and they just nod along like they are all are one the same wavelength. Maybe, the shows tries to engage with the viewer to include his opinion on certain characters, but sometimes I just sit there and say''What are they talking about?'' Rather ironic that they had a whole episode about people talking in nonsensical jargon without any clear goal or aim (planning for the event episode) and this show just encompasses that.
For the final episode, none of them said or indicated there were a love triangle issue at hand (the closest we get was a penguin sign) yet the drama was that.
I dunno, maybe I am just that thick :/
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
It's Saban, aka the most garbage anime localization company of all time. That's already guaranteed.
ultimatemegax
Member
SAO definitely has some flaws, but the series manages to make itself enjoyable to some people. I also appreciate a fair amount of the neuroscience behind it, which thrills me more than a lot of others. My advice is just to give it a shot and keep watching it unless it becomes unenjoyable.
It's definitely a lightning rod of hatred though. I just accept others don't like it and move on.
What season could they possibly do in 40 episodes? I'm pretty sure all of them are 49 or 50 episodes.
They should go back to Gangnam Girls.
What the fuck
KenjiGlove
Banned
People aren't allowed to watch shows that I didn't enjoy!
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
You are allowed to do whatever you want but I highly recommend you don't watch 48 episodes of SAO because you could watch two good shows with that time
Cornbread78
Member
to me, by saying she wasn't nice and giving Hiki the chocolate, she was trying to force Yuki to do the same or else wanted her to back off and have Hiki to herself. Yui actually kind of pissed me off in this one. She should have just moved forward on her own without forcing her will upon Yuki. I'm glad Hiki stepped in at that point to stop the nonsense because he too wanted things to happen organically and not fake or forced because that wouldn't genuine. .
sorry man. SAO is one of very few shows with the dubious honor of being disliked even by ME. It justp issed me off and was unable to recover from that.
Season 2 was able to start somewhat fresh and introduce a character I took a strong liking to and actually integrated her into the story instead of just a token appearance.
I know. It makes me scared!
Hey! Dino Charge is pretty damn good. Shuki Levy's music is one of the few downsides, but Judd Lynn is a pretty great writer. Unfortunately, he'll be nowhere near this project.
KenjiGlove
Banned
The first half isn't good, it's just not as bad as the rest
victreeb3l
Member
She wants it all as in
date hikki and keep their group together as well.
Yui was amazing this episode. Check out this link for an in depth explanation of the last scene https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/3baoz6/spoilers_oregairu_zoku_ending_discussion_about/
It's nowhere near offensively bad as a whole. People just seem to apply the various flavors of idiocy from Fairy Dance arc and the last bit of the Gun Gale Online arc to the series as a whole. The one universal crime the series does commit as a whole is Kirito being too much Mr. Perfect where his gaming skillz™ are concerned. I don't personally even mind that part, since I enjoy the occacional Onii-sama in my anime diet. Funnily that makes the final arc of SAO II, where he is a sideshow, that much better.
And it does admittedly sideline the womenfolk too much, which is a grand shame because Lisbeth, for example, is an enjoyable character to have around. Too many girls riding the harem train, too few having a Kirito-obsession free life.
Ghost is Bad
Banned
or it could just be kinda shit.
victreeb3l
Member
Second half of SAO II, especially Calibur was very enjoyable. If only the show wasnt written by such an incompetent guy. Great concept ruined by rape and glopping noises.
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