SliceSabre
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Re Zero 06
I fucking told you guys it was
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I fucking told you guys it was
Blue. Her reaction to his demon comment in the previous episode made it so fucking obvious
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Spring Anime 2016 |OT| Get a Season So Complicated
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Prof. Bathtub
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Lupin III: Island of Assassins/Memory of a p38
Watchin' some 90s Lupin specials of varying quality. This was 1997's, and the style is far from the early Dezaki specials. By now the designs for every character beyond the main cast are very different, and I take it typical of action OVAs of the time. Once again Lupin finds himself up against some ninjas/assassins. The action is actually pretty swift and the plot benefits from largely focusing on one problem. Though the ending doesn't really try to tie up some dangling plot threads.
Point is: don't think about the writing of annual specials too hard.
Like other specials, it also doesn't give Zenigata anything to do. At least Goemon cuts some stuff as usual, Fujiko is largely superfluous.
Finally, I see that online localization compare-man (and translated some game or whatever) Clyde Mandelin did the DVD subtitles. Worth a look.
Watchin' some 90s Lupin specials of varying quality. This was 1997's, and the style is far from the early Dezaki specials. By now the designs for every character beyond the main cast are very different, and I take it typical of action OVAs of the time. Once again Lupin finds himself up against some ninjas/assassins. The action is actually pretty swift and the plot benefits from largely focusing on one problem. Though the ending doesn't really try to tie up some dangling plot threads.
Lupin still must inhale sulfuric air to avoid activating a lethal toxin, but since they had samples I guess they could just kidnap a chemist to find another antidote.
Like other specials, it also doesn't give Zenigata anything to do. At least Goemon cuts some stuff as usual, Fujiko is largely superfluous.
Finally, I see that online localization compare-man (and translated some game or whatever) Clyde Mandelin did the DVD subtitles. Worth a look.
ThatChairMan
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Didn't Windermere-Bellri die when his terribly engineered ejection system only launched him a few feet away from his exploding Valkyrie? Not quite sure how he could survive that.
hosannainexcelsis
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Kyousougiga 9
The series is buckling under the weight of its own mythology. There was a scene in here that was a worse exposition dump than the infamous walking in circles scene in the first episode of Fate/Zero. The whole apocalypse nonsense has taken the story in a direction I'm not fond of. This feels like that brand of anime ending where everything goes off the deep end.
You can say that again.
The series is buckling under the weight of its own mythology. There was a scene in here that was a worse exposition dump than the infamous walking in circles scene in the first episode of Fate/Zero. The whole apocalypse nonsense has taken the story in a direction I'm not fond of. This feels like that brand of anime ending where everything goes off the deep end.
Prof. Bathtub
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I caught the back half on TV recently. The dub is quite low-rent, but the movie seemed interesting, if strange. Some punches are not pulled.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
The older guy grabbed him before he flew away.
MetroidPrimeRib
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too late
Cornbread78
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ReZero ep.6
That lil' bitch. Kinda figured it was here from last week and after the whole
It makes sense why Ran told him he was foolish for choosing both. Also, this is the second reference to the "jealous witch" now,
Excellent episode overall though.
That lil' bitch. Kinda figured it was here from last week and after the whole
ogre story
is Emilia possibly the witch?
names2hard4you
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Kuromukuro 04
Kennosuke freaking out over the food at the start was hilarious. And it looked so good too!! In general this whole episode was really funny with him slowly discovering things that didn't exist during his era. Like boxer briefs lol. Also seems like this addresses one of the things I mentioned earlier.
Now the question is who did that and why.
I like you Rainy. Me and you will stand strong against all of the haters.
Kennosuke freaking out over the food at the start was hilarious. And it looked so good too!! In general this whole episode was really funny with him slowly discovering things that didn't exist during his era. Like boxer briefs lol. Also seems like this addresses one of the things I mentioned earlier.
If what Yukina's father wrote in his notes is true, history records from Kennosuke's time seem to have been tampered with. It's no surprise that people don't know things from back then.
I like you Rainy. Me and you will stand strong against all of the haters.
hosannainexcelsis
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Kyousougiga 10 END
I admire Rie Matsumoto's creativity and industry. And seeing Inari get punched out was cathartic. But overall, I can't say I'm really satisfied with how the story developed in these last several episodes. There's a fantastic emotional core with the family story here, but there's so much extraneous fluff surrounding it that really should have been excised. So much explanation was unnecessary; the 2012 ONAs had the right balance.
Nice try though. The visuals and Shiina's soundtrack were consistently good, at least.
I admire Rie Matsumoto's creativity and industry. And seeing Inari get punched out was cathartic. But overall, I can't say I'm really satisfied with how the story developed in these last several episodes. There's a fantastic emotional core with the family story here, but there's so much extraneous fluff surrounding it that really should have been excised. So much explanation was unnecessary; the 2012 ONAs had the right balance.
Nice try though. The visuals and Shiina's soundtrack were consistently good, at least.
This Chidori hate is getting me interested in checking out Kiznaiver more... so...
Kiznaiver - 2
I like it a lot more than the first episode and the character's interactions with each other are great, but whilst I am enjoying them, the actual premise of the show doesn't interest me. I think I might even be bored by it, doesn't help the protagonist is such a lifeless shell.
Kiznaiver - 2
I like it a lot more than the first episode and the character's interactions with each other are great, but whilst I am enjoying them, the actual premise of the show doesn't interest me. I think I might even be bored by it, doesn't help the protagonist is such a lifeless shell.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Are you sure? It looks like he grabs him just in time to me. lol
Honestly after Yamato 2199, I don't trust anime explosions.
names2hard4you
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Kuromukuro 05
And with this one I am all up to speed. Man what a shame, seems like I'm gonna have to wait for the next episode for the fight.
And with this one I am all up to speed. Man what a shame, seems like I'm gonna have to wait for the next episode for the fight.
Yes, very sure. The shot of Herman flying away, it's very clear he didn't grab him in time.
http://i.imgur.com/cFhtkig.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/cFhtkig.jpg
ColossalLazy
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Danball Senki 1-4
The CG in this is great. The battles are really good.
I really hope that the villains supreme goal is this:
The ultimate cardboard weapon.
The CG in this is great. The battles are really good.
I really hope that the villains supreme goal is this:
The ultimate cardboard weapon.
^^
guys overwatch is so fun
need to watch the new flying watch after i finish playing
lazybones18
Banned
Dou Kyu Sei Classmates
Good ol' high school boy-love with plenty of kissing and a few kissing scenes involving tongue. I'd give it 8 DTLs out of 10
Good ol' high school boy-love with plenty of kissing and a few kissing scenes involving tongue. I'd give it 8 DTLs out of 10
go watch that shaft show!
firehawk12
Subete no aware
You're probably right, but when
he flies away it looks like his fist is closed, which to me implies he grabbed the other guy.
nintendoman58
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Danball Senki W - 8
Time for the crew to Metal Gear Solid their way through another super secret tiny toy robot company!
It's the Newtype.
Time for the crew to Metal Gear Solid their way through another super secret tiny toy robot company!
hosannainexcelsis
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Yeah, Koufuku Graffiti is good. Although it's more about eating than cooking per se.
Dedication Through Light
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Im sad they showed it in so few theaters and once again people not in DC parts of the Commonwealth of VA or even NC are out of luck for another anime movie.
Cornbread78
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Claymore ep.4
Clare be slaying that yoma like butter. Really though, how did thise two tsundere guards live after that? They show continues to be very dark, both aesthetically and in tone. They also gave Raki a sword to play soldier.... everyone be careful he's done nothing but cry every episode.
Clare be slaying that yoma like butter. Really though, how did thise two tsundere guards live after that? They show continues to be very dark, both aesthetically and in tone. They also gave Raki a sword to play soldier.... everyone be careful he's done nothing but cry every episode.
nintendoman58
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Danball Senki W - 9
When will these people learn that super secret companies in a world filled with infiltrating kids and tiny toy robots will most likely be prepared for being infiltrated by kids and tiny robots?
When will these people learn that super secret companies in a world filled with infiltrating kids and tiny toy robots will most likely be prepared for being infiltrated by kids and tiny robots?
Re:Zero #6
This was the first grateful surprise I got this season (since it took two plus episodes for Kiznaiver to make me like it). The good character interactions makes it really fun to watch even in spite of the constant resets, and I also like how the reset mechanic's being used to present a unique kind of mystery where the MC himself is the victim, and he's also slowly learning about the world and the rest of the cast while he's at it.
I'm also loving that I don't remember any obvious instances of slapstick humor or other related mood whiplashes, which is always a good thing for me. It isn't that sudden tone swings can't be good, but I hate it when things keep hopping around drama/romance/comedy/horror without a decent justification, since it's almost like the writers didn't know how to close out a particular scene and ended up opting for going on a tangent rather than properly resolving a scene before starting another.
This was the first grateful surprise I got this season (since it took two plus episodes for Kiznaiver to make me like it). The good character interactions makes it really fun to watch even in spite of the constant resets, and I also like how the reset mechanic's being used to present a unique kind of mystery where the MC himself is the victim, and he's also slowly learning about the world and the rest of the cast while he's at it.
I'm also loving that I don't remember any obvious instances of slapstick humor or other related mood whiplashes, which is always a good thing for me. It isn't that sudden tone swings can't be good, but I hate it when things keep hopping around drama/romance/comedy/horror without a decent justification, since it's almost like the writers didn't know how to close out a particular scene and ended up opting for going on a tangent rather than properly resolving a scene before starting another.
Kuromukuro 1-5
I am really enjoying this show.
It's not breaking the mold in any way. Nearly every element and character in it has been done before in one way or another. We've seen the female protagonist thrust into destiny through sheer coincidence, forced to use her unique power through her connection with a mysterious warrior protector. We've seen mysteriously functional giant robots fighting alien invaders from the sky. We've seen mecha pilots juggling school and world-saving, men out of time, ice-queen rich girls who take limos to school, the absent parent who was researching something connected to the threat the characters now face when they disappeared. Nothing that has happened in this show is surprising.
In spite of all this, the execution has me sit up and take notice on a regular basis. The characters, particularly the two leads, are bold and expressive. Despite lacking any real defining characteristics, Yukine's continual shock and befuddlement at the bizarre circumstances she's been roped into make her weirdly likable. Kennosuke is the best fish-out-of-water character I've seen since Gargantia's Ledo, and the show has had a pretty keen eye for all the individual hurdles he encounters in his efforts to adjust to modern society. The mech battles, particularly the fight in episode 2, are choreographed really well, evoking exactly the sort of samurai flavor that they ought to be going for. The whole package gives me a kind of nostalgic feeling for the sci-fi/fantasy shows that it is so clearly inspired by. I'm also really digging the surprising amount of fun visual gags taking place. Sophie's the only false note for me so far.
It's quickly asserted itself as one of my favorites of the season, along with Tonkatsu DJ Agetaro and Concrete Revolutio.
I am really enjoying this show.
It's not breaking the mold in any way. Nearly every element and character in it has been done before in one way or another. We've seen the female protagonist thrust into destiny through sheer coincidence, forced to use her unique power through her connection with a mysterious warrior protector. We've seen mysteriously functional giant robots fighting alien invaders from the sky. We've seen mecha pilots juggling school and world-saving, men out of time, ice-queen rich girls who take limos to school, the absent parent who was researching something connected to the threat the characters now face when they disappeared. Nothing that has happened in this show is surprising.
In spite of all this, the execution has me sit up and take notice on a regular basis. The characters, particularly the two leads, are bold and expressive. Despite lacking any real defining characteristics, Yukine's continual shock and befuddlement at the bizarre circumstances she's been roped into make her weirdly likable. Kennosuke is the best fish-out-of-water character I've seen since Gargantia's Ledo, and the show has had a pretty keen eye for all the individual hurdles he encounters in his efforts to adjust to modern society. The mech battles, particularly the fight in episode 2, are choreographed really well, evoking exactly the sort of samurai flavor that they ought to be going for. The whole package gives me a kind of nostalgic feeling for the sci-fi/fantasy shows that it is so clearly inspired by. I'm also really digging the surprising amount of fun visual gags taking place. Sophie's the only false note for me so far.
It's quickly asserted itself as one of my favorites of the season, along with Tonkatsu DJ Agetaro and Concrete Revolutio.
Ranka'd
Admiral Woofington
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Major episode 1-4
So a multi-season baseball show following the life of a kid as he grows up, sounds like fun can't wai-
Major episodes 5-6
I THOUGHT IT WAS A STRAIGHT UP SPORTS SHOW THE FUCK IS THIS
So a multi-season baseball show following the life of a kid as he grows up, sounds like fun can't wai-
Major episodes 5-6
I THOUGHT IT WAS A STRAIGHT UP SPORTS SHOW THE FUCK IS THIS
nintendoman58
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Danball Senki W - 10
Lol, now these guys are trying to stop oil with the power of tiny toy robots.
Lol, now these guys are trying to stop oil with the power of tiny toy robots.
Cornbread78
Member
Random quick question I was thinking about earlier in reference to the minotaur battle in Danmachi and an anime I watched recently that I can't remember the name of, dammit...
Are there any shows that just give you that "hell yeah" pumped up feeling as you watch them or as they come to a close? It might be a little different for everyone, but...
Are there any shows that just give you that "hell yeah" pumped up feeling as you watch them or as they come to a close? It might be a little different for everyone, but...
besides ttgl you mean?
hosannainexcelsis
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You are a good man. The execution has definitely been consistently impressing me; between the lively animation, the clever gags, the colorful characters, and the quality banter, it feels like the staff really care about what they're making. Which is always a plus. It does do one thing I really like that I've never really seen before: the melee fights between Kennosuke and the enemy robots. I can't think of another example in my experience of battles directly between a human and a mecha.
Narag has the Power.
NCR Redslayer
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So a Daiso store opened up near me and had lot of japanese candies. Even spotted ramune. Looks like my knowledge from Dagashi Kashi finally paid off.
nintendoman58
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Why not join us and find out?
Major episode 1-4
So a multi-season baseball show following the life of a kid as he grows up, sounds like fun can't wai-
Major episodes 5-6
I THOUGHT IT WAS A STRAIGHT UP SPORTS SHOW THE FUCK IS THIS
there is no crying in baseball
but yeah just wait until...
nevermind
but... it's a great series I am glad someone else is watching it.
I found Ramune at a local supermarket that shouldn't have had it. I bought some because of that show. Now I'm thirsty for one. I'm consumer trash.
Danball Senki
hosannainexcelsis
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Yowamushi Pedal 21
Man, bike racing is serious business. Hakone is shaping up to be a great honorable rival though.
Notably good character art again. Maybe this Yuko Iwasa helps with that; her episode 13 had notably good art as well, and I see she ended up as character designer on the Yowamushi Pedal movie.
Man, bike racing is serious business. Hakone is shaping up to be a great honorable rival though.
Notably good character art again. Maybe this Yuko Iwasa helps with that; her episode 13 had notably good art as well, and I see she ended up as character designer on the Yowamushi Pedal movie.
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