I think an overview thread about the good stuff would do wonders for that.
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Spring Anime 2016 |OT| Get a Season So Complicated
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I think an overview thread about the good stuff would do wonders for that.
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it's a shounen born and bred..
so rein in your expectations..
I'm skipping it as I rarely watch anime if I'm reading the manga and the manga is much ahead (that's the reason I'm watching zero kara)..
It's a decent shounen if anything, but don't hold your breath over it..
obviously this is a new-season shounen so it might be worth biting, but ehh
By the look of it (manga) it won't be an "eternal" anime (I think we're past halfway already), but at the VERY least, either they just do one season and stop (without concluding the story, but just an arc of it) or it will be a multiseason..
Well, my expectations weren't all that high to begin with. I was expecting the boy and girl to actually team up for example, but of course it's a shounen and the girl has to lose and force the guy's hand into fighting with his super awesome chosen one powers instead. Meh.
I also like how onmyoujis are supposed to not be generic magicians (since they haven't been bastardized to the ground unlike their western relatives), but this show appears to use them as little more than that, only they don't run out of mana but rather talismans. Even given the standard "I've got to protect her!" shounen fare, I would've liked it more if the explanation for the girl being defeated had been not that she was that much weaker than him, but maybe her talismans lost some of their power from falling into the river and getting them all wet or something. I think I'd rather have a filmsy excuse like that rather than "he is the chosen one".
I get that shounens adhere to some tropes, but I just don't like it when said tropes are used not as crutches to get things up to speed, but rather end up constraining the plot, setting and characters because the writers are hellbent on following them to the letter and always playing them straight.
Admiral Woofington
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2 Ushio 2 Tora 2
I guess this amnesia thing will be a whole arc instead of just an episode or two. I'm cool with it, looks like they're doing it right just like Gintama with the Kintoki arc.
I guess this amnesia thing will be a whole arc instead of just an episode or two. I'm cool with it, looks like they're doing it right just like Gintama with the Kintoki arc.
hosannainexcelsis
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Gungrave 1
I watched this because duckroll namedropped the show in connection with Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu. I'm not sure what I expected, but this wasn't it. This felt more like Towa no Quon, only with interesting direction, bad digital composite, good music, and really lame 90s-esque designs.
"Beyond the Grave" is not a name.
I watched this because duckroll namedropped the show in connection with Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu. I'm not sure what I expected, but this wasn't it. This felt more like Towa no Quon, only with interesting direction, bad digital composite, good music, and really lame 90s-esque designs.
"Beyond the Grave" is not a name.
Admiral Woofington
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Uchuu Patrol Luluco 2
I'm just gonna stop watching this now, I've never liked Trigger's particular type of humor, and I'm very unlikely to change my mind about this show no point in continuing.
I'm just gonna stop watching this now, I've never liked Trigger's particular type of humor, and I'm very unlikely to change my mind about this show no point in continuing.
Cornbread78
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Love Hina ep.17-19
More of the same nonsense until an interesting comment from the new Hinata resident whom they met at the Tokyo U entrence exams. It appears she might just be the right one.... Finally, something to chew on.
More of the same nonsense until an interesting comment from the new Hinata resident whom they met at the Tokyo U entrence exams. It appears she might just be the right one.... Finally, something to chew on.
witchedwiz
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Ok..
If those are your complains, let me give you some reassurance..
It's not One party being GODLY and the other (girl) being needy//lacking..
The whole plot is FILLED with moments (depending on the arc) where One of the two is ahead, and the other (by luck or LITERALLY sheer sacrifice...) catch up.. Well the last comment applies depending on how far the anime adaptation will go..
Their relation is One where the boy act as a comic relief, but as anime tropes go, he has a sad hostory..
Imagine it as a shounen where there are literally two protogonist in a story, not a One man show where goku is the only key for survival..
When roku gets stronger, benio feels left behind and trains relentlessy, same applies when viceversa..
Plus some love triangle and whatnot..
Don't get me wrong, this is not a grandiose shounen, but it's a solid shounen which i've at leaste njoyed.
witchedwiz
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Cerberus
Mmm
I cannot decide yet.. I'll stick to hit for Now, but not yet moved...
Gaken no asterisk season 2
More asterisk.. Let's hope that this time We'll get some actual story progress out of it.. Following it just because i want to understand where the story will go..
Concrete revolution season 2
Dropping it..
Seriously, Why did i even gave this another shot..
Hundreds
Shounen+harem..
Not really my cup, but i'll give it a few more episodes to see if they at least give me some reason to follow it..
Macross delta
One Disappointment after another.i'll give this show 2 more eps, then i'm done..
So far not so good..
Mmm
I cannot decide yet.. I'll stick to hit for Now, but not yet moved...
Gaken no asterisk season 2
More asterisk.. Let's hope that this time We'll get some actual story progress out of it.. Following it just because i want to understand where the story will go..
Concrete revolution season 2
Dropping it..
Seriously, Why did i even gave this another shot..
Hundreds
Shounen+harem..
Not really my cup, but i'll give it a few more episodes to see if they at least give me some reason to follow it..
Macross delta
One Disappointment after another.i'll give this show 2 more eps, then i'm done..
So far not so good..
MetroidPrimeRib
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narag plz i finished haibane months ago
ZachDeKoromaru
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I finished Suite Precure. That just makes...six more to go!
hosannainexcelsis
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I haven't finished Fantastic Children yet; only up to episode 15.
John Blade
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Ahh...the new year resolution. I guess you didn`t have mine Narag which is good as I might not able to get all of them done and don`t feel bad unless you find it. Either way, did cross off few of my show which I need to get done and still going through one I have to watch right now.
Hellwarden
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Dark knight definitely isn't evil. For sure.
Watch him actually be a huge hero.
Admiral Woofington
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Was the blu ray for Legend of Galactic Heroes ever announced? I know they announced like books or some shit, but reading is for nerds.
I'm still waiting on that before I sit down to watch it.
I'm still waiting on that before I sit down to watch it.
Well, Sentai is releasing it on home video, and it did get a BD release in Japan, so Sentai likely will give it a BD release.
I know you don't mind this, but others ought to be aware that the BD release of the OVAs in Japan are upscaled with some reanimated footage (that really sticks out) inserted into some parts of the series. I believe the movies were scanned from the original film, though.
firehawk12
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Did I say I was going to watch Princess Nine? lol
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Also, I just realized that Anne Happy was tonally like SZS. Girls with their own problem forced together in a classroom that seems to just teach some sort of existential philosophical point (to be happy). I wonder if there's a twist with the teacher here. lol
rip Utena
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Also, I just realized that Anne Happy was tonally like SZS. Girls with their own problem forced together in a classroom that seems to just teach some sort of existential philosophical point (to be happy). I wonder if there's a twist with the teacher here. lol
hosannainexcelsis
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Endride 1
I don't think Kouhei Tanaka's music is enough to keep my interest in this.
I don't think Kouhei Tanaka's music is enough to keep my interest in this.
Yes you did.
Basileus777
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The first episode of Gungrave isn't very representative of the show, or at least the part of it that people generally like. The 2nd episode will give you a better idea of the show.
Feels like any number of mediocre shows from every season.
Even though people say to even skip episode one sometimes, I don't mind it.
However, it was by far the weakest of the entire series. Gungrave is a fantastic anime.
Hellwarden
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I think Endride's first episode was the most nothing episode I've watched in a long time.
That episode gives the viewer nothing to invest in.
That episode gives the viewer nothing to invest in.
zswordsman
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Ushio that good? I got to episode 7 before I just dropped it. Does it ramp up?
Admiral Woofington
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I don't mind shit blu ray adaptations, as long as I can have it in a cool blu ray box.
I'm a bad bad dog
if you dropped it then no reason to go back to it. The action and arcs are entertaining but if you didn't care for the character banter and relationships then no need to go back as that is its biggest positive.
MetroidPrimeRib
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Probably not. It's a shonen-ass shonen.
hosannainexcelsis
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That's good to know, although it's weird that they would choose to start the show that way then.
There were a couple nice pieces of music, but yeah, overall it was just whatever. Neither notably bad or notably good. Well, the background art was kind of ugly, but the design felt like it could look good if the artists were more skilled.
Hellwarden
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Dammit, everyone is talking about Ushio and Tora and how good it apparently is, and I don't have the time to catch up. I was too busy watching terrible shows like Crimson Moon and shit...
*looks at most recent posts*
Or maybe I'm not missing anything.
*looks at most recent posts*
Or maybe I'm not missing anything.
If you already dropped it there is no reason to go back to it.
Admiral Woofington
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Why would anyone watch Gungrave?
I mean sure, the first half is the best mafia anime ever released, but the second half? It's so bad it murders the first half, then kills 2 more shows, disappears forever and then becomes a candidate for presidency without anyone being the wiser.
I mean sure, the first half is the best mafia anime ever released, but the second half? It's so bad it murders the first half, then kills 2 more shows, disappears forever and then becomes a candidate for presidency without anyone being the wiser.
Cornbread78
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You can cross Steins;Gate off my list now.
1/4 the way through G Gundam, 1/2 through Kare Kano, and I haven't started Fantastic Children yet.
My Bride is a Mermaid ep.3-4
Maki, stop saying desu! I'm so glad this show focuses on comedy after the other shows I've been watching. The show is hilarious and has a great tone to it. Hopefully, it can keep it up for 20 more episodes.
Since Baccano! is the best mafia anime ever released, I know the rest of your sentiments are also fallacious.
hosannainexcelsis
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I said in my original post why I wanted to watch Gungrave! If the first half is good, that's good enough for me.
John Blade
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Narag, do you got my New Year revolution. I think I post it of what I going to watch. Don`t know if you see it that time.
zswordsman
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I did enjoy it for the most part actually, especially that OP. It just had the misfortune of coming out when I was a bit fatigued on anime so I kinda just stopped watching it weekly. I might give a few episodes a shot and see what happens. I've dropped stuff and tried watching again only to end up really enjoying it.
I think you posted it well before I was ready to make the list so it was probably lost!
Admiral Woofington
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Baccano isn't really about mafia, it just stars mafiosos and others. But I guess if Baccano counts then Gungrave is the more traditional mafia rags to riches tale.
gashikunFLCL
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I'm at the end of Patlabor TV and Mujin Wakusei Survive. 20 episodes in Kaleido Star. Watched the first episode of Overman King Gainer.
And didn't touch the rest.
Def go back to it if you enjoyed it, it's great.
Dedication Through Light
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Shounen Maid Episode 1
And now Chihiro has those same work ethics and can only feel like he fits in by working to live there. I mean he hasn't even had time to grieve I think
Cute anime between the uncle and Chihiro though, I wish he didnt have such a frilly outfit but otherwise, he's great.
The backstory for this anime is really sad, the mom had to slave away working constantly just to make ends meet for her son and herself, while receiving no family support. Though I guess she could have asked but it seemed the backstory implied cause she had a son she was kicked out of the family
And now Chihiro has those same work ethics and can only feel like he fits in by working to live there. I mean he hasn't even had time to grieve I think Cute anime between the uncle and Chihiro though, I wish he didnt have such a frilly outfit but otherwise, he's great.
PhillipCostigan
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Sakamoto desu ga? 1
the GOAT manga protag finally animated
may you all bask in his glory and enjoy this great comedy
the GOAT manga protag finally animated
may you all bask in his glory and enjoy this great comedy
Basileus777
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Well it serves as a tease for what is to eventually come, but as you've seen in this thread, the 2nd half of the show that continues on from the first episode isn't especially loved.
Right...I need to get on those.
John Blade
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Narag, please add this on the New Year Resolution of anime I need to get done this year and cross those that I finish as of now.
10 Animes I want to get done in 2016
Sakura Wars Franchise (only the North American release as they is two that didn't come here) DONE
Godnannar
Great Teacher Onizuka WATCHING
Ninja Scroll DONE (the movie)
The Garden of Words - DONE
Children Who Chase Lost Voices DONE
Royal Space Force The Wings of Honneamine
Watamote DONE
Clannad Franchise
Rahxephon Franchise WATCHING
10 Animes I want to get done in 2016
Sakura Wars Franchise (only the North American release as they is two that didn't come here) DONE
Godnannar
Great Teacher Onizuka WATCHING
Ninja Scroll DONE (the movie)
The Garden of Words - DONE
Children Who Chase Lost Voices DONE
Royal Space Force The Wings of Honneamine
Watamote DONE
Clannad Franchise
Rahxephon Franchise WATCHING
PhillipCostigan
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any good fluffy romances/decent shoujo this season? Really enjoyed Shirayukihime and I'm kinda craving some good romance.
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