Black Republican
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Watching Full Metal Panic fumuffo again. Still one of the GOATS.
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Spring Anime 2016 |OT| Get a Season So Complicated
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Well you needed eight other words to ask that question.
Hellwarden
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Why don't we have anime in our textbooks?
Aaronrules380
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Fuck
Dedication Through Light
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Super Lovers is almost here. I cant wait.
You and your fucks.
Lalalandia
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nah
Is this Photoshop or some kind of otaku focused English Cursing For Dummies? I mean a quick ELA on the image suggests it's legit but surely not?
it's probably along the lines of dark horizon if i had to guess
(the textbook everyone is freaking out about and the ones we currently use at school are called New Horizon)
Joe Molotov
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rrvv
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is Magical Marine Pixel Maritan. Basically parody book where they try to teach you English: US Marine style. Most of the quote is taken from Full Metal Jacket
Lalalandia
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Ahhhhhh thanks for the clarification, I've a few mates who've done TEFL in Korea or Japan and they all have a similar dark bent after hundreds of hours of textbook english so this makes perfect sense now!
There's another book? Why weren't there any similar books while I was learning pidgin French? Ah well I'll always have the anglophone's fall back of speaking louder and pointing I suppose
Basileus777
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Twin Star Exorcist 1
It's a battle shounen featuring angsty teenagers, but I actually enjoyed this for reasons I can't quite put a finger on. It actually reminds me of Shakugan no Shana. A four cour adaptation of a series with only 30 chapters means that this must be getting anime original treatment. Hey, maybe they'll write an ending.
It's a battle shounen featuring angsty teenagers, but I actually enjoyed this for reasons I can't quite put a finger on. It actually reminds me of Shakugan no Shana. A four cour adaptation of a series with only 30 chapters means that this must be getting anime original treatment. Hey, maybe they'll write an ending.
I may be wrong since I haven't practiced in like a decade or so but isn't 4 in Chinese 四 ?
4 cours = a year...
Well some chinese I am then.
to be honest, the 'learn dirty language!' books are always straight up novelties. learning is really about technique and finding a stable pattern you can fall back on. novelty is good for maintaining interest but it's pretty rare that speaking like an uncouth asshole is good, sustainable practice.
good for listening though, no shortage of dirty comedies
good for listening though, no shortage of dirty comedies
It is. But he is correct, I went to check.
一季 = 1 cour
两季/半年番 = 2 cours
四季/年番 = 4 cours
Lalalandia
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I've seen a few folk mention this math already, is there an accepted burn rate for manga chapters to anime cours? Is it more normal for 2-3 chapters per episode or something? Is the rule of thumb the same for VN volumes?
Cornbread78
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Speaking of Shakugan no Shana, is that worth a watch? It's like 75 episodes, but it always comes up on my rec lists because it gets a "romance" tag.
If it's a weekly chapter, 1 episode = 2 to 3 chapters.
If it's a monthy chapter, 1 episode = 1 to 2 chapters.
As for Twin star exorcist first episode they animated 1 chapter = 1 episode but they cut out a few things but add a few of their own.
As for LN volumes it's difficult to judge because it's all over the place depending on cour but thats not even consistent. It could be...
1 episode = 1 vol
2 episodes = 1 vol
3/4 episodes = 1 vol (e.g Index)
5/6 episodes = 1 vol (e.g Grimgar, Hataraku Maou sama)
8 episodes = 1 vol (e.g Heavy Object)
Hellwarden
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I also enjoyed the first episode of Twin Star Exorcist, even though it's clumsy as all hell.
Awkward story and world building. Check. Main character who is dopey with women, and has a dark past, but still has awesome power. Check. A female lead who needs to be saved in the first episode so the main character can show off said awesome power. Oh you better believe that's a check.
The monster designs and effects are pretty good though.
Also, this guy...
Awkward story and world building. Check. Main character who is dopey with women, and has a dark past, but still has awesome power. Check. A female lead who needs to be saved in the first episode so the main character can show off said awesome power. Oh you better believe that's a check.
The monster designs and effects are pretty good though.
Also, this guy...
needs to calm down.
Basileus777
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It's been a while, but I recall the first season being a pretty mediocre action show. Then the 2nd season was consumed by an awful love triangle that they took forever to resolve. And the final season is a horribly paced mess that is barely coherent if you haven't read the source material.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Was Shana the show where the light novel author died just as the final season aired, or was that another long running fantasy harem?
nintendoman58
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I think that was Zero no Tsukaima, only it was before the last Light Novel in the series was released and not just as the final season aired.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Ah, that's right.
Black Republican
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Damn that's crazy. Rip
Cornbread78
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OK, I can skip that 75 episode mess for now then.
Which reminds me that I really need to watch Season 2 of this.....
No you don't. S1 is great, then everything goes downhill from there.
rrvv
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Only watch if you want to know who is Queen of Tsundere
Maximilian Kolbe
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Kabaneri of the iron fortress 01
The production is very good, but i think it also lack of it's own characteristic, i highly doubt it will become one of top seller of this season, won't flop though.
The production is very good, but i think it also lack of it's own characteristic, i highly doubt it will become one of top seller of this season, won't flop though.
Basileus777
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Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5
The release schedule for this project has really worked against it. Whatever story beats and characters there are worth caring about are undermined by waiting a year between episodes, I know that I have trouble remembering what the hell is going on each time I watch another one of these. On the other hand Akito isn't good enough to warrant rewatching before each new release. Other than some nice CG animation, there hasn't been a whole lot of value from the Akito series, Code Geass without Lelouch remains pretty dull. Just go watch some clips of the fight scenes and you're good.
Though the backstory for why Akito's brother is crazy and the way his character arc ends is pretty damn funny.
The release schedule for this project has really worked against it. Whatever story beats and characters there are worth caring about are undermined by waiting a year between episodes, I know that I have trouble remembering what the hell is going on each time I watch another one of these. On the other hand Akito isn't good enough to warrant rewatching before each new release. Other than some nice CG animation, there hasn't been a whole lot of value from the Akito series, Code Geass without Lelouch remains pretty dull. Just go watch some clips of the fight scenes and you're good.
Though the backstory for why Akito's brother is crazy and the way his character arc ends is pretty damn funny.
Cornbread78
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Sölf;200311306 said:
Oh, first season was pretty good. I thought S2 was pretty good as well, but I guess not. I'm almost out of decent stuff to watch these days ya know, lol.
Uggh, not my favorite archtype at all.... Actually, probably my most hated after the loli..
How can you hate a glorious Tsundere? Especially if voiced by Rie Kugimiya? D:
As for ZnT, I loved S1, it was the first show I binged. Then I saw S2 and thought that over 50% of the episodes felt liker filler content. I only saw 1 episode of S3.
Twin Star Exorcist first episode was really good! I'm glad it ended up being alright, since I really liked what I read of the manga.
I somewhat expected this once the anime original characters were announced in the pre-release, and I'm sort of okay with that. Perriot always gets an unfair reputation due to the Naruto anime, but I think they do good work.
I somewhat expected this once the anime original characters were announced in the pre-release, and I'm sort of okay with that. Perriot always gets an unfair reputation due to the Naruto anime, but I think they do good work.
NaDannMaGoGo
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HxH 1999 - 29
You know, it was part of an article that sparked my interest in Hunter x Hunter 1999 to begin with, but I still can't believe how much worse Illumi's reveal in front of Killua looks in the 2011 version. Besides being a way inferior shot to begin with, the art direction is seriously atrocious in 2011. It's interesting how I was constantly annoyed by how ugly or ludicrous characters looked when watching 2011, whereas I'm watching 1999 now and it's not a problem whatsoever. 2011 really took all character details and exaggerated (or removed I guess) them, resulting in almost everyone looking like a freak. I recall it not being quite as much of an issue during the Yorknew City arc but during the chimera arc in comes back in full force. It's also kinda funny hearing all the praise for 2011's supposedly high production values when the lighting/shading is leagues better in 1999.
Even worse, if you compare the first frontal shots we get during the reveal.
1999 vs 2011 (yes, there's no panning or so prior to the 2011 one. Both have a shot from behind of Illumi, but these are the ones where you actually see the face.)
You know, it was part of an article that sparked my interest in Hunter x Hunter 1999 to begin with, but I still can't believe how much worse Illumi's reveal in front of Killua looks in the 2011 version. Besides being a way inferior shot to begin with, the art direction is seriously atrocious in 2011. It's interesting how I was constantly annoyed by how ugly or ludicrous characters looked when watching 2011, whereas I'm watching 1999 now and it's not a problem whatsoever. 2011 really took all character details and exaggerated (or removed I guess) them, resulting in almost everyone looking like a freak. I recall it not being quite as much of an issue during the Yorknew City arc but during the chimera arc in comes back in full force. It's also kinda funny hearing all the praise for 2011's supposedly high production values when the lighting/shading is leagues better in 1999.
1999
2011
Even worse, if you compare the first frontal shots we get during the reveal.
1999 vs 2011 (yes, there's no panning or so prior to the 2011 one. Both have a shot from behind of Illumi, but these are the ones where you actually see the face.)
Zero no Tsukaima was one of the most badly butchered franchise I ever seen. 4 seasons, all rearranged, cut, filler added and poor developed. It's amazing how it managed up to 4 seasons after season 2.
Bleach
Beelzebub
Tokyo Ghoul
All badly butchered with questionable production.
No they don't. Look at how they treated their other action shows.
Bleach
Beelzebub
Tokyo Ghoul
All badly butchered with questionable production.
Cornbread78
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That first episode was a lot better than even I expected it to be, so that's a good sign, since I usually don't roll with shonen stuff. (well, ok, Fairy Tail is kind of my part-time crack habit now...)
I'm crying inside a little as I've been putting this one off to binge watch the rest on some rainy day....
CheapJuice
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Sousei no Onmyouji - 01
I find the different visuals of the 'other dimension' and its creatures interesting, with its unstable line work and art designs to further invoke the horror-esque monstrosity.
The comedic elements, such as the goofy faces for example, served as a decent balance to not make the show feel too serious or dark as a whole.
The action was nice, with a couple of impact frames and visuals with ability names popping up, which I am a sucker for. Came in with no expectations and left fairly positive, so I'll check out more.
I find the different visuals of the 'other dimension' and its creatures interesting, with its unstable line work and art designs to further invoke the horror-esque monstrosity.
The comedic elements, such as the goofy faces for example, served as a decent balance to not make the show feel too serious or dark as a whole.
The action was nice, with a couple of impact frames and visuals with ability names popping up, which I am a sucker for. Came in with no expectations and left fairly positive, so I'll check out more.
hosannainexcelsis
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2011 does have high production values, in the sense that it has really good, really consistent animation for a long-running series. The problems you're noting are problems of direction and aesthetics rather than problems of low production resources. 1999 is much darker and has more gravitas and more directorial creativity - at least through Heaven's Arena. From what I've seen, I'd say the comparison is closer in Yorkshin. If you're complaining about character designs, there are some rather poor designs that show up in Yorkshin in the 1999 anime.
Dedication Through Light
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Twin Star Exorcists Episode 1
That was really cool starting episode. Rokuro looks so great animated and his voice is perfect.
I like the original content they added (sub with Benio, for example) and a few others things. This will be a great Wednesday morning anime. Cant wait for more.
Probably 2nd best start to an anime series this season.
That was really cool starting episode. Rokuro looks so great animated and his voice is perfect.
I like the original content they added (sub with Benio, for example) and a few others things. This will be a great Wednesday morning anime. Cant wait for more.
Probably 2nd best start to an anime series this season.
NaDannMaGoGo
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I mean how you go about lighting and shading has a lot to do with aesthetics, sure, but it's also simply takes a lot more effort to shade as detailed as in the 1999 version. With production values I also am always struggling to offer much praise when you aren't putting these to good use and having this rather important moment fall completely flat because they don't even really attempt much with it, well, isn't that sort of lacking in production values if you do that? Of course, maybe the episode director or so was completely oblivious that there should be more to this sequence but I doubt that.
I don't know if you can say that about Tokyo Ghoul. I personally liked the first season a lot, while the second season was in general just passable, but I don't know if it was butchered (the censorship was hilarious at times however).
Beelzebub was more of a case of really bad direction coupled with really lame changes to make the show more all ages friendly. It's sort of the same problem the Toriko anime ran into and made it such a disappointment.
As for Bleach, it's Bleach. You can thank Kubo for the mess the series became, not Perriot.
Outside of their action shows though, I really like their work for the most part.
Yeah, I didn't expect it to be as good as it was. I thought it was much better than I remembered the first chapter being even.
I'd recommend it, but given they are going into original anime stuff, you might want to watch it and wait and see what happens.
hosannainexcelsis
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Remember here we're also dealing with cel animation vs. digital animation. The look of Hunter X Hunter 1999 is much easier to achieve with cel animation, while 2011 has a typically digital look.
I differentiate between production values, which refer to the level of polish and resources a production has, and direction, which decides how to use those resources. It is possible for Show A to have superior production values than Show B while Show B has superior direction. Hunter X Hunter 2011 doesn't show any problems with time, money, or polish restricting what it can do (another area to see this is that 2011 uses real instruments for its soundtrack whereas 1999 uses mediocre synth); its main problems are on the level of aesthetic direction.
PdotMichael
Banned
Where is the NTR chapter with "try it" section?
And Lucy's line stopping at the point it does makes the page even more juicy out of context.
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