Have you already forgotten the first episode, in which he beats up those three thugs . He completely overwhelms them in strength. He said he trained constantly and that his grip strength is over 70kg, as he almost crushed that thugs hand.
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Spring Anime 2016 |OT| Get a Season So Complicated
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Have you already forgotten the first episode, in which he beats up those three thugs . He completely overwhelms them in strength. He said he trained constantly and that his grip strength is over 70kg, as he almost crushed that thugs hand.
peaceiscloser
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omg I remember this.
MikeHattsu
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Junkers Come Here
Wow, some great timing there
Wow, some great timing there
Cornbread78
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I don't really know that our thoughts here are so different that I'm defending the show. I just didn't really have a perspective that the sequence of events here was a low point for the series. It was refreshing to move past the breaking point the show has been stuck on for quite a while. I feel like Rem brings a more layered character into a series that is often times very straightforward with how its cast operates. This path to viewing her as more than an adversary feels considerably more earned than what we saw in the last arc with Felt. It's not really just that Rem's opinion on Subaru changed, but she was pushed into a position where her behavior patterns changed to align more with Subaru as a result of protecting the village.
In addition to feeling a little restless and wanting to move the story forward, the larger scope of the action scene might lower my expectations for the climax here. Re:Zero's unique brand of swift brutality often comes in intentionally brief chunks that obscure its violence, and the end scene here asked for a more open interpretation of that which wound up working for me. I do not really have an expectation for this stuff to work for other people. There are plenty of things to criticize here, I just wanted to also highlight the pieces that I thought worked.
AquaWateria
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So I finally rewatched Barakamon and I have to say it's still as amazing as it was the first time I saw it. To me it's probably the best sol anime out their.
Yeah it really made me want a season 2. Thankfully Handa-kun will keep me entertained until a season 2 of Barakamon someday.
Please let a season 2 of Barakamon happen.
Yeah it really made me want a season 2. Thankfully Handa-kun will keep me entertained until a season 2 of Barakamon someday.
Please let a season 2 of Barakamon happen.
The first OP for the series encapsulates the series thus far succinctly and does a fantastic job of acclimating the audience to its world. The fast cuts are energetic and youthful and the music is exciting. The show is fun and has that city pop vibe running through its veins. The city pop genre of music is a favorite of mine and is generally described as being both mellow and jazzy, a product of the bubble economy-era of Japan wherein which Japan was known for its luxurious and urban lifestyle and all of these words sum up Kimagure Orange Road perfectly. The way in which the show is presented resonates with me on a level many shows don’t. The show is both lively and fun to watch but not without setting up further predicaments that will most definitely manifest into interesting story arcs down the road. I say this because so far the character interactions have been on point, sincere and realistic but the show makes sure not to go on too long without injecting a bit of liveliness here and there to help balance the episodes out. It is a comedy after all, and I do find it very funny (although the perverted friends’ trope does run thin as always). The recurring couple Umao and Ushiko for example are very funny to watch as you see them in popping up in strange predicaments reciting Romeo and Juliet. It’s this type of quirky humor that I find littered throughout the show that I love.
The interactions between each of the main character thus far as I said has been very mature and grown up and more importantly realistic and I can most certainly relate to the emotions and reactions on display, which is refreshing for a romantic drama. The show isn’t dour and downbeat but it also isn’t afraid of setting up more complex scenarios down the line, which excites me. Little things like the facial expressions of the characters and their body language has been presented really well which adds an extra dynamic to them and those little details make for a more believable relationship within this love triangle. The show does fantastic job of capturing what it was like growing up within a pre-smartphone and internet world, not having that instant line of communication with people and yet wanting to speak to them so much and the lingering emotions that appear because of this. Every day starts with school and it’s here where all of the gossip comes to life.
It goes without saying that I find the animation striking and appealing. Although the backgrounds aren’t intricately detailed and high production it still exudes a sense of life and place due to the use of natural and pastel colors which looks both warm and welcoming. Everything about this show so far is exactly that, warm, colorful and welcoming. The voice acting is pleasing to the ears, as is the music and the characters all look and come across as heartfelt, deep and earnest which leaves me happy to be here watching this show and I can’t wait to watch more.
The ED is also great, the music is both summery and wispy.
John Blade
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Lucky you. I am currently watching Maison Ikkoku right now and liking it so far as of now. We kinda need a separate thread for older anime show sometime here.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Kiznaiver 8
I feel like it would have worked better to simply explain much earlier on the connection between Sonozaki and Katsuhira ahead of time. It seems pretty apparent its that they were the kids in the original experiment and that the pain-sharing killed their ability to feel anything, but I almost feel like that reveal is so obvious that it would be disappointing, even though it seems super likely.
I feel like it would have worked better to simply explain much earlier on the connection between Sonozaki and Katsuhira ahead of time. It seems pretty apparent its that they were the kids in the original experiment and that the pain-sharing killed their ability to feel anything, but I almost feel like that reveal is so obvious that it would be disappointing, even though it seems super likely.
Theonik
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This thread is perfectly appropriate for this discussion and when I actually used to be active here I used to post about this kind of stuff all the time.
Of course if you want to make it you can go ahead. There is plenty of fans of animation around here and the rest of GAF that would partake.
Cornbread78
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MakotoYuki
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12-sai 8
It's funny that the girl giving advice is the one without boyfriend. Hiyama is so cute and Takao such a sadist.
The animation seemed worse in this episode.
It's funny that the girl giving advice is the one without boyfriend. Hiyama is so cute and Takao such a sadist.
The animation seemed worse in this episode.
MetroidPrimeRib
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I hope they air Symphogear s4 and s5 at the same time
Lol Marin's useless. None of her advice ever works, its just shit she picked up from her sister that she tries to copy.
Yeah some of the character designs were all over the place too.
Cornbread78
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Yeah, it's actually really good without all the tropey LN crap. It's actually kind of dark and is said to get a LOT darker as we go...
Crescent Love ep.2
Pretty good episode again with a littleless comedy this tine, but the show still surprisingly has a ton of heart. I'm interested to see how theyou princess and the biographer knows Tatsuya from the past, but I'm sure we will find out in time.
Theonik
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Just the ramblings of an old man.
I'm glad that you're enjoying Maison Ikkoku, I ended up getting the second Blu-ray set so I'm going to watch it when I get the chance, probably after this. In all honesty, I think that you should post your impressions in this thread whenever you get the chance. Not only would I enjoy reading the impressions but many others would too and I think by doing so you might inspire others to check out the shows and vice-versa. For example, even though my posts on Takarajima didn't encourage anyone in here to watch it, I'd like to think my Cobra posts did and even if they didn't I still enjoyed posting about them, because the show was fun. Even-though everyone is watching the current crop of shows, you do get people posting about older shows too very often in this thread, Junkers Come Here is on this very page for example and it's a great film.
You post more often in here and I will too, promise =)
Very unexpected. This definitely isn't the type of film that Funimation usually chases after. They must think that they can get it to sell just by promoting it as the "first anime film ever"! Still, I'm curious to watch it. If it's shown in a theater near me, I might see it.
Cornbread78
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White Album ep.23
Lol, yes! Another notch to the belt of poor young Touya-kun. This time, the
dumped her man and jumped him. Thus is just too damn funny. Wait, as the episode ends he h as another girl is his pad, wow. This man is truly a god among woman, lol. Oh yeah, everyone is still miserable too.
I think Touya's body count is higher than Makoto's....
Lol, yes! Another notch to the belt of poor young Touya-kun. This time, the
senpai that denied him previously
I think Touya's body count is higher than Makoto's....
Lalalandia
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Just watching Full Metal Panic and no-one can pronounce Tuatha de Danann (Tu-ha de Dan-awn) not in the Japanese, which is understandable, or the damn dub which isn't as it's not hard to find an Irish person who could tell you.
hosannainexcelsis
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I highly doubt Funimation intends to distribute this theatrically. If not even Disney's Fantasia can get people in theaters (the anniversary screening I went to was woefully barren), this obscure black-and-white WWII propaganda film certainly won't.
Anime Limited said the following when they announced it:
So not impossible depending on where you live
Theonik
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Anime Limited is doing screenings in Scotland Loves Anime in October. They also told me during London MCM that they intend to have Jonathan Clements give a talk before and after the screening. Those might be recorded but we don't know as of now.
They are expecting the BD to be out sometime next year allowing lead time for Jonathan Clement's book to be printed.
I'm pretty sure this is due to Anime Limited doing most of the work. It's also not the first anime film!
hosannainexcelsis
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Gundam Build Fighters 15
Sei/Reiji vs. Fellini was an excellent fight, especially as it is free from the outside interference that the past several episodes have focused on. It just allowed for passionate fighters to go all-out in trying to defeat each other, and the detailed attention paid to the steadily increasing damage to the two Gunpla made their feelings all the more impactful. It also had a good balance between thoughtful strategy and emotional fervor. The way the characters have been built up and the visual execution helps to sell me on the battle shounen heat, which annoys me when executed in a lazy fashion (which most recently I've seen happen in Yowamushi Pedal).
I think I'd tolerate better the plot thread with the Chairman trying to get Reiji knocked out if he wasn't such a sniveling brat. The Chairman isn't even fun to hate; he's just pathetic.
Film festivals are one thing, especially ones geared towards animation aficionados. The remastered version of Momotaro premiered at Cannes, after all. I'm just saying it's unlikely to get nationwide US theatrical showings as Funimation has been doing for GitS, Psychopass, and the Project Itoh films.
It's the first feature-length anime film (~76 min.).
My favorite shot of the episode. Very imposing shading on this closeup.
Sei/Reiji vs. Fellini was an excellent fight, especially as it is free from the outside interference that the past several episodes have focused on. It just allowed for passionate fighters to go all-out in trying to defeat each other, and the detailed attention paid to the steadily increasing damage to the two Gunpla made their feelings all the more impactful. It also had a good balance between thoughtful strategy and emotional fervor. The way the characters have been built up and the visual execution helps to sell me on the battle shounen heat, which annoys me when executed in a lazy fashion (which most recently I've seen happen in Yowamushi Pedal).
I think I'd tolerate better the plot thread with the Chairman trying to get Reiji knocked out if he wasn't such a sniveling brat. The Chairman isn't even fun to hate; he's just pathetic.
Film festivals are one thing, especially ones geared towards animation aficionados. The remastered version of Momotaro premiered at Cannes, after all. I'm just saying it's unlikely to get nationwide US theatrical showings as Funimation has been doing for GitS, Psychopass, and the Project Itoh films.
It's the first feature-length anime film (~76 min.).
Theonik
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Probably not, but Anime Limited probably is. They have tried to get everything they've had on their festivals on as many screens as they could afterwards.
As for it being the first feature length film, well yes. But he said film in general. There was even a 37 minute film in 1943 by the same director!
hosannainexcelsis
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Gundam Build Fighters 16
There's enough wry humor to make the obvious infomercial moments that littered this episode tolerable.
There's enough wry humor to make the obvious infomercial moments that littered this episode tolerable.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
what kind of bike does she rideSo they added a Nico to Bakuon. She even has the same hair style. lol
Cornbread78
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Nagasarete Airantou ep.7
Cats vs. Dogs; remote all female island edition, lol. You gotta love when one of the girls ups the anty: "if you win, you can do whatever you want to me but if you lose, you can also do whatever you want to me." Of course, Ikuto didn't take her up on the offer, but it was all in good fun. I'm actually surprised that they have pretty much pushed all the haremy stuff aside and played this out like a SoL series, but it still an alright watch in small doses.
Cats vs. Dogs; remote all female island edition, lol. You gotta love when one of the girls ups the anty: "if you win, you can do whatever you want to me but if you lose, you can also do whatever you want to me." Of course, Ikuto didn't take her up on the offer, but it was all in good fun. I'm actually surprised that they have pretty much pushed all the haremy stuff aside and played this out like a SoL series, but it still an alright watch in small doses.
MikeHattsu
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Can't possibly be worse than original Nico.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
She does motocross... but I don't know what they're called. lol
But Nico is the best~
Funny, she's also a loner who has to learn to be loved by the club. Too bad she doesn't have a catchphrase!
"vroom vroom vroooooooom" -June 2016
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Wow, I'm genuinely impressed by that camera rotation.
vro-vro-vrroooooom.
I'm going to use this gif now whenever people talk about the good old days of anime.
Some info on Momotaro and its restoration process: http://www.imagica.com/e/news/momotaro_umi-no-shinpei/
motocross bikes get quite dirty
Fair point. Though since they do have the theatrical rights to it as well, I wouldn't be surprised to see a screening or two pop up somewhere.
Interesting that it's Anime Limited doing most of the work; that definitely explains Funimation's involvement with it more. I guess they just saw an opportunity and took it!
First feature length film is more what I meant (due to Funimation's headline), though it's interesting to know that the same director made an earlier film as well! What exactly does qualify as feature length anyway? For some reason I always assumed it was 45 minutes minimum, but it might be higher than that.
Theonik
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At the very least they seem fully behind this release doing some pretty cool things with it.
The other movie is Momotarou's Sea Eagles, another propaganda film. I mistyped, it's 37 minutes. The Academy of Motion Pictures definition of feature lenght is 40 minutes, which it barely misses.
hosannainexcelsis
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Sansha Sanyou 4
With Enishi Oshima handling much of the episode himself, the execution was significantly above the earlier episodes. There were a lot of inventive visual ideas, as well as consistently striking layouts. As the material itself isn't amazing, it really benefits from having this level of creative handling to better make it work.
With Enishi Oshima handling much of the episode himself, the execution was significantly above the earlier episodes. There were a lot of inventive visual ideas, as well as consistently striking layouts. As the material itself isn't amazing, it really benefits from having this level of creative handling to better make it work.
Cornbread78
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Crescent Love ep.3
Good ol' earth vs. moon cook-off. Of course, the childhood friend
the beautiful moon princess. Pretty cute episode dancing along the lines of that invisible love triangle.
Good ol' earth vs. moon cook-off. Of course, the childhood friend
loses like she should to
hosannainexcelsis
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MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Yep, that's a shojo alright.
Interesting! It's slightly shorter than I thought it was.
Thinking about it, I don't think I've ever watched an anime old enough to be done in black and white. I ought to at least watch a few for the experience.
AquaWateria
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Steins Gate 21
It's pretty depressing when you realize every time Okabe time leaps he leaves a tragedy from a different timeline that's pretty much stuck in his head.
It's a continuous cycle.
It's pretty depressing when you realize every time Okabe time leaps he leaves a tragedy from a different timeline that's pretty much stuck in his head.
It's a continuous cycle.
Theonik
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There was an anime classics release a few years ago which has some early 1900s anime which are in B&W, silent or originally intended to be viewed with live narration.
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