My take on Hyouka is 100% serious, but you dont have to agree with it. I think it might be the most over rated anime show in recent memory.
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My take on Hyouka is 100% serious, but you dont have to agree with it. I think it might be the most over rated anime show in recent memory.
NaDannMaGoGo
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Am 6 episodes into Love Lab and you know, even in this kind of show I really appreciate the non-episodic and hardly formulaic format. I don't even think the comedy is amazing but when every episode feels somewhat fresh and there's some character and story progression it's really quite a boon.
Yeh well I won't give much on an opinion that values 'cutesy' characters over well written ones every time.
Yeh well I won't give much on an opinion that values 'cutesy' characters over well written ones every time.
MetroidPrimeRib
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Symphogear G 11
Well there was actually some nice animation at the end, this season is far superior to the first on that front. The duet between Chris and Kirika was great.
But this scientist guy. Does he even have a name? He is now literally going to kill everyone and they are still like "BUT OUR HOPE THO"
WHY ARE YOU ALL SO STUPID C'MON HIS GOAL IS TO BECOME A BAD ARNIE MOVIE, AND HE PLAYS ZOO WARLOCK
Well there was actually some nice animation at the end, this season is far superior to the first on that front. The duet between Chris and Kirika was great.
But this scientist guy. Does he even have a name? He is now literally going to kill everyone and they are still like "BUT OUR HOPE THO"
names2hard4you
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The cast is enormous yeah, that's definitely why. The fact that the visuals are still great too, specially the backgrounds and instruments is remarkable too. Someone on here talked about other details, such as how the sounds from the instruments aren't being played by professionals, but by teenagers, making the sounds more authentic.
I KNOWWW (talking about the spoiled part). I still hope to see a conclusion to that one of these days.
Cornbread78
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Little Busters Refrain ep. 7-END:
My Goodness, this show plays all kinds of games with you and it does a great job of hiding it's secrets until the very end. Its all a big giant set-up like any good show should be. The first season is a lot of fun to watch with some dramatic moments that touch your heart, but its still keeps the humor intact with a lighthearted feel and tone in the background. However, that all changes in Refrain. There is a new tone and feel to these episodes from the opening track throughout. You get tiny hints of fun, but there is a much darker tone that follows you throughout these episodes as your still kept in the dark on the happenings; it doesnt kick in until halfway through when you start figuring things out a little. With that beig said, the show did switch gears to focus in on two of the most dynamic childhood friends and you find yourself rooting for them, (just like everyone else) However, the show never delves too deep into the romantic side of their relationship. (Well leave that for all the fan art online) However, within the story and the setting, it is a perfect and beautiful relationship to witness. Also, episode (ep.4) was excellent and was a really low-key as a whole, but was again perfect within the context of the story. Its one of those happenings, that doesnt make complete sense until the story starts gaining momentum with the story.
When you finally close in on the end and the plotline is laid out (ep. 11-13.) It really kicks you in the gut and makes you want to break down crying. Despair, pain, fear, panic and melancholy all kick in and the feels really bear down yon you. What just happened? Are you serious, so thats what has been going on this whole time .
There are moments that make you smile as well, but the tone is different as the world around them is changing. My lawd, what an ending and closure to the story. Everything that led up to this point worked wonders in deepening the plotline and final ending Just watch it and enjoy your time with this show. Its a crazy, confusing, emotional ride, that its all worth it when the final credits roll, I'm glad I held out through those final episodes as it was very much worth it even through the rough parts..
My Goodness, this show plays all kinds of games with you and it does a great job of hiding it's secrets until the very end. Its all a big giant set-up like any good show should be. The first season is a lot of fun to watch with some dramatic moments that touch your heart, but its still keeps the humor intact with a lighthearted feel and tone in the background. However, that all changes in Refrain. There is a new tone and feel to these episodes from the opening track throughout. You get tiny hints of fun, but there is a much darker tone that follows you throughout these episodes as your still kept in the dark on the happenings; it doesnt kick in until halfway through when you start figuring things out a little. With that beig said, the show did switch gears to focus in on two of the most dynamic childhood friends and you find yourself rooting for them, (just like everyone else) However, the show never delves too deep into the romantic side of their relationship. (Well leave that for all the fan art online) However, within the story and the setting, it is a perfect and beautiful relationship to witness. Also, episode (ep.4) was excellent and was a really low-key as a whole, but was again perfect within the context of the story. Its one of those happenings, that doesnt make complete sense until the story starts gaining momentum with the story.
When you finally close in on the end and the plotline is laid out (ep. 11-13.) It really kicks you in the gut and makes you want to break down crying. Despair, pain, fear, panic and melancholy all kick in and the feels really bear down yon you. What just happened? Are you serious, so thats what has been going on this whole time .
There are moments that make you smile as well, but the tone is different as the world around them is changing. My lawd, what an ending and closure to the story. Everything that led up to this point worked wonders in deepening the plotline and final ending Just watch it and enjoy your time with this show. Its a crazy, confusing, emotional ride, that its all worth it when the final credits roll, I'm glad I held out through those final episodes as it was very much worth it even through the rough parts..
KyoAni's attention to detail borders on fanatical but I can appreciate it.
The thing about the teens playing music instead of adults is a great example, or observing how people actually act when doing, feeling, saying things.
Hm... No link?
Well, here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/madoverlord/otaku-no-video-otaking-edition-subtitled-anime-blu
Sorry, I'm on mobile right now. Thanks for posting the link.
nintendoman58
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I'm still not watching Hyouka until Branduil watches Gundam Build Fighters.
IIRC back when Hyouka was airing almost everyone in AnimeGAF was describing it as beautiful but boring and mundane. In time, most of those people became fans. The festival arc is one of my favorite episode runs ever, I couldn't wait for a new episode to air during that time.
Basileus777
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Other than episde 6, Hyouka was highly praised from early on, well before the festival arc. You had people saying it was boring, but those are mostly the same people saying it today.
SliceSabre
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I'll give people that the show is very beautiful but holy crap is it boring as watching paint dry at times.
jediyoshi
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I kid
So content starved, must get new episode.Were the answers chuu and mirai, because those are the answers.
Yeah it does improve dramatically during the festival arc and onwards when stuff actually HAPPENS.
NaDannMaGoGo
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Easiest time to make a list just now!
names2hard4you
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KenjiGlove
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I love how all the background characters look in that gif.
So thats from Avatar. finally figured it out.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Yamada and the Seven Witches 8
This episode makes no fucking sense. The source material also made no fucking sense. Therefore, its actually just accurate. *shrug*
This episode makes no fucking sense. The source material also made no fucking sense. Therefore, its actually just accurate. *shrug*
Dat Asuka....
Asuka is probably one of the best girls KyoAni have created.
I dunno if I would go that far. KyoAni has created many high caliber best girls.
edit: oh you said one of. Ok I will agree there.
I don't know, I remember not starting to watch right away because the first impressions weren't the best, and then it suddenly shifted and I jumped in right around the festival arc.
names2hard4you
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Dat Asuka....
Asuka is probably one of the best girls KyoAni have created.
I have a thing for this gal, she was such an awesome character. This gif soothes my soul.
To be fair, the movie arc was kinda fun just before it.
The first 2 episodes are like a glimpse of the depth of depravity that awaits you should you decide to venture further.
The first two episodes are properly brilliant, showing off the genuinely good premise and story that Bakemonogatari has. To me, almost nothing else in the series touches the start, which left it as a bit of a disappointment imo.
ShinoguTakeruKoeru
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What's goin' on here, is this meant to be the art for the retailer-exclusive box that will hold all the Blu-rays?Dat HMV box, dat Asuka... HNNNG
And I can already feel various social media networks threatening to explode with fury over the scenes about Shuichi...
The main plot interests me far more in the end so Hmm.
phoenix296
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Only way to survive!
Twin Tails
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Sound! Euphonium 09
She gonna lose it any moment.
She gonna lose it any moment.
KuwabaraTheMan
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Sound! Euphonium 9:
I liked how the show handled the auditions for the most part, with the direction really quieting down everything and also showing how it all kind of passed in a haze for Kumiko. We had a number of good character beats in this episode, between Natsuki practicing, the opening scenes with everyone in the section together and Asuka storming off, and the conversation between Haruka and Kaori that was a pretty good moment.
Dammit, you can't just fail Natsuki like that after everything the show has done with her character. I felt so awful when that happened. It's a really upsetting moment. Hazuki failing was expected, so I can't really say that I cared too much.
I liked how the show handled the auditions for the most part, with the direction really quieting down everything and also showing how it all kind of passed in a haze for Kumiko. We had a number of good character beats in this episode, between Natsuki practicing, the opening scenes with everyone in the section together and Asuka storming off, and the conversation between Haruka and Kaori that was a pretty good moment.
Sound! Euphonium 9
I don't know if it was just poor direction or what (the art definitely seemed rushed at spots), but what should have been one of the most tense episodes just came out sort of blah.
What on earth is she doing there?
Sound! Euphonium 09
She gonna lose it any moment.
yandere?
ultimatemegax
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Sound! Euphonium 9
I don't know if it was just poor direction or what (the art definitely seemed rushed at spots), but what should have been one of the most tense episodes just came out sort of blah.
It's a Kitanohara episode. Kitanohara is kinda the "meh" episode director and, given the rise of Kawakami, Ogawa, Yamamura, Yukimura, Fujita, and Utsumi, he's been outclassed for a while on his episodes. There's honestly a good argument that (by contrast) he's the worst director at the studio.
For reference, here's the entire list of episode directors employed at either Kyoto Animation or Animation Do:
Tatsuya Ishihara (Euphonium director)
Naoko Yamada (Euphonium series director)
Takuya Yamamura (ep 3 director) - Do
Ai Yukimura (ep 4 director)
Yoshiji Kigami (ep 5 director)
Eisaku Kawanami (ep 6 director) - Do
Yasuhiro Takemoto (ep 7 director)
Haruka Fujita (ep 8 director)
Noriyuki Kitanohara (ep 9 director)
Hiroko Utsumi (swimming somwhere) - Do
Taichi Ogawa (chief unit director on Kyoukai "Future" movie)
Taichi Ishidate (directing Kyoukai movies during production)
Yeah, there's a possible case we see /every/ director take an episode on Euphonium, which is rare there for a 1 cour show. This helps manage both the Kyoukai movie and Euphonium show produced at the same time.
ultimatemegax
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No. They'll make much more money from the Kyoukai films than any future adaptation of Hyouka. Deal with it.
names2hard4you
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Haly it's never going to happen.
Nice! I need to check on S2 of the Us release myself.
Sound Euphonium 9
You know, I don't think I will ever be able to like Midori. In contrast I have come to like Hazuki a lot and her boldness in talking and confronting issues is refreshing.
You know, I don't think I will ever be able to like Midori. In contrast I have come to like Hazuki a lot and her boldness in talking and confronting issues is refreshing.
This episode was surprisingly calm for an audition episode. There were nice moments sprinkled throughout, like Asuka going nuts and that Reina and Kumiko pep talk, but nothing I would call tense. It was sad though knowing that some people couldn't get in despite practicing really hard, like that other Euphonium girl I forgot the name of.
There are some popular things I just dont understand. One is Hestia, and another is Hyouka.
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