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Spring Anime 2017 |OT| Don't be a SukaSuka for Gacha
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hosannainexcelsis
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Anime isn't really a genre but a medium - it's just animation from Japan after all - although there are certain genres of storytelling that are particularly prevalent due to their appeal among the core anime audience (e.g., transported to a fantasy/game world). At any rate, I don't think Mob or Jojo rely on anything that requires prior familiarity with anime to appreciate. They're eccentric in their own ways, but not in otaku-centric ways.
Dedication Through Light
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Isnt Naruto a bit too long.
I would also suggest, Guilty Crown and Hand Shakers and NagiAsu.
The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star Part 1
I like the The Ancient Magus' Bride manga... A lot, actually. Somehow, the OVA completely slipped past my radar so when I saw parts 1 & 2 on Crunchyroll I rushed to watch them.
The animation on display here is pretty fantastic all-around. You can tell a lot of love and care went into every shot. The first episode devotes a lot of time to just lounging in the scenery which might put some people off, but as an adaptation of the manga it's spot-on. Any Ghibli fans can tell they took a lot of inspiration from the feel of Miyazaki's works, which similarly spend a lot of time immersing the viewer in their scenery (actually, one of the demons seems to be a pretty blatant reference to No Face).
Those unfamiliar with the manga might feel confused because the OVA doesn't really spend any time giving background information before throwing the viewer into its fairy-tale world (i.e. who Elias is, why Ruth is a dog and also a boy, what a Sleigh Beggy/Slay Vega is, why there are so many fucking sheep-bugs just hanging around). Quickly enough though, it transitions into the flashback that makes up the actual story of this OVA and the rest of the story is a prequel of sorts.
The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star Part 2
The plot really picks up in this episode - devoting almost its entire runtime to Chise's flashback. The animation continues to be stunningly-beautiful, while the story treads the line between hopeful fairytale and inevitable tragedy. I mentioned that both this and the manga took a lot of influence from Miyazaki's works and that's definitely true, but the more European influence and darker tones do a lot to distinguish TAMB as its own thing.
At the time of watching, I didn't realize this was actually a 3-part OVA, with the conclusion arriving in... August (at least it's consistent with the release schedule of its source material). Part 2 ends on a hell of a cliffhanger, so anyone interested should be aware of that. But in any case, both parts released so far are definitely worth a watch for anyone looking for a dark fairytale with some beautiful animation.
I like the The Ancient Magus' Bride manga... A lot, actually. Somehow, the OVA completely slipped past my radar so when I saw parts 1 & 2 on Crunchyroll I rushed to watch them.
The animation on display here is pretty fantastic all-around. You can tell a lot of love and care went into every shot. The first episode devotes a lot of time to just lounging in the scenery which might put some people off, but as an adaptation of the manga it's spot-on. Any Ghibli fans can tell they took a lot of inspiration from the feel of Miyazaki's works, which similarly spend a lot of time immersing the viewer in their scenery (actually, one of the demons seems to be a pretty blatant reference to No Face).
Those unfamiliar with the manga might feel confused because the OVA doesn't really spend any time giving background information before throwing the viewer into its fairy-tale world (i.e. who Elias is, why Ruth is a dog and also a boy, what a Sleigh Beggy/Slay Vega is, why there are so many fucking sheep-bugs just hanging around). Quickly enough though, it transitions into the flashback that makes up the actual story of this OVA and the rest of the story is a prequel of sorts.
The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star Part 2
The plot really picks up in this episode - devoting almost its entire runtime to Chise's flashback. The animation continues to be stunningly-beautiful, while the story treads the line between hopeful fairytale and inevitable tragedy. I mentioned that both this and the manga took a lot of influence from Miyazaki's works and that's definitely true, but the more European influence and darker tones do a lot to distinguish TAMB as its own thing.
At the time of watching, I didn't realize this was actually a 3-part OVA, with the conclusion arriving in... August (at least it's consistent with the release schedule of its source material). Part 2 ends on a hell of a cliffhanger, so anyone interested should be aware of that. But in any case, both parts released so far are definitely worth a watch for anyone looking for a dark fairytale with some beautiful animation.
Yonebayashi literally wants to be the next Miyazaki.
Cornbread78
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Doesn't it air on Thursdays?
Cornbread78
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I think episode 0 did, but episode 1 airs today (in the U.S.).
Crimson_Echidna
Banned
Interviews with Monster Girls - Completed
Ended up watching the dub of it and the last episode released today. I checked this show out because of all the gifs of it and it ended up being ok. Hikari was the best character in the series. It did delve into some skeevy territory sometimes. It wants to be a "Cute girls doing cute things" show while at the same time indulging in some blatant fanservice. Nothing overly offensive though.
Ended up watching the dub of it and the last episode released today. I checked this show out because of all the gifs of it and it ended up being ok. Hikari was the best character in the series. It did delve into some skeevy territory sometimes. It wants to be a "Cute girls doing cute things" show while at the same time indulging in some blatant fanservice. Nothing overly offensive though.
SliceSabre
Banned
RIP Line.
Cornbread78
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Midori Days ep,10-END
Very cute ending, however, the show never did give Midori
kind of glaring omissions with the events that happened leading up to the finale. Overall the show had some good comedy and some light-hearted moments, the mood never felt too "heavy" and it was a pleasant watch, I just wish it stuck to and followed through with the main ship more.. Might just be me being picky though, lol.
Very cute ending, however, the show never did give Midori
What the show alluded to, which was kiss from her "prince," nor did it actually have Seiji-kun say "I Love You"
GoldCrusader
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How did Line get banned?? He's like the last person on this forum I would suspect of doing anything ban worthy.
Edit: Seems like hockey is Line's trigger.
Edit: Seems like hockey is Line's trigger.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
LOL. NHL is more toxic than anime confirmed. RIP.
Yeah no shit, sports are more toxic then anime!
That's why sports anime is total poison!
Cornbread78
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3 Days, he'll be back soon enough. Well, at least long enough to get through this weekend's games..
I'd say anime is more toxic. Always reading stories about how anime fans beat each other up when they go to conventions because they see someone who supports the opposite show. Don't let the iM@S fans see the Love Live fans or there's murder in the street.
You never read anything like that when it comes to sports.
You never read anything like that when it comes to sports.
Hellwarden
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Berserk 14
This was probably one of the better episodes of this adaptation, but it still suffered from the same pacing problem. Simply put, there's no time to take in anything in this show. The show rockets ahead at such a speed there's no impact to anything. No moment to digest anything. This episode feels like it had the content of two and a half episodes mushed into one.
I don't know, I think Gorsuch would be pretty cool with this.
This was probably one of the better episodes of this adaptation, but it still suffered from the same pacing problem. Simply put, there's no time to take in anything in this show. The show rockets ahead at such a speed there's no impact to anything. No moment to digest anything. This episode feels like it had the content of two and a half episodes mushed into one.
I saw line outrage on twitter, I have no idea what the Sharks are but it was a good outrage.
I've seen the same happen to fans of regional film actors too. I'm not even being ironic.
I've seen the same happen to fans of regional film actors too. I'm not even being ironic.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
One time in 1969 El Salvador and Honduras went to war over a football (soccer) game.
Obviously the roots go way deeper then that but the football game was Archduke in that situation.
Still nothing compared to the idol wars.
SliceSabre
Banned
I will fight anyone who speaks ill of my waifu.
OniBarubary
Banned
What about Neko Arc?
PdotMichael
Banned
I hope that new Shaft online shop will have some high-res prints of the many top class artworks from Zetsubou Sensei and Monogatari at some point.
SliceSabre
Banned
Annoying and glad I've seen less of it over the years.
MikeHattsu
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I found somebody more anime than me here in England ;p
https://mobile.twitter.com/mikehattsu/status/852536023389265920
https://mobile.twitter.com/mikehattsu/status/852542387851231233
https://mobile.twitter.com/mikehattsu/status/852536023389265920
https://mobile.twitter.com/mikehattsu/status/852542387851231233
Please don't tell me you went all the way out to the Cotswolds just to see a farm from an anime... the area's beautiful! I'm moving to about an hour's drive away from there in September.
At least when I got a photo of the Meriken Park ferris wheel from one of the best episodes of Arjuna (shut up I know) I was going to Kobe anyway...
Comparing anime shipping and show wars with the likes of football (soccer) hooligans and other such groups involved in pretty violent and shady things, now I've seen it all...
Expecting it to be a /s post, but I'd like to point that there's a reason why football stadiums forbid entrance to away team spectators a couple years ago in my country and haven't even lifted the ban after all this time, and it's that hooligans were killing each other (as well as innocent bystanders) for a freaking sports match.
We aren't talking fans going too far in small numbers, but rather hundreds of belligerent sports fans hulring stones, flares (especially when aimed at large banners) and even shooting each other for the sake of inter-club rivalry or that they think the referee made some crooked ruling during the match.
Again, that probably was a joke, but I'd like to avoid such innocent comparisons when it's known some sports are plagued by groups that are mobsters in all but name. I've even heard that Argentine hooligans sometimes "tax" their own teams' players' or coaches' salaries.
Cornbread78
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Tsuki ga Kirei ep.2
There is such a soft and sweet tone to this show. While is may be really slow for some to watch, they do a great job mixing in the OST with everything going with the MC and Akane to really set to mood. Even when they characters are really uncomfortable, they do a great job supporting that through the animation with expression and body language.
MikeHattsu
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I went to Bibury and Cirencester and had a look as well!
Also shown in the same anime ;p
hosannainexcelsis
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You should study BGBW's post history.
Cornbread78
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2 questions
1) Unbreakable Machine Doll, yeah or nah?
2) Kino's Journey, dub or sub?
1) Unbreakable Machine Doll, yeah or nah?
2) Kino's Journey, dub or sub?
I expected it to be in jest, but sports violence is a pretty delicate thing in my country that I just can't stand to see minimized, even [more so] as a [cheap] joke.
Hellwarden
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The Laughing Salesman Episode 2
This show does work better when viewing it as a critique of Japanese culture, business culture particularly.
Wonder what's up with the reoccurring bartender.
This show does work better when viewing it as a critique of Japanese culture, business culture particularly.
Wonder what's up with the reoccurring bartender.
SliceSabre
Banned
Lalalandia
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1) Nah it really does suffer from OP MC and it ends mid build up to the main event
You could read their reviews?
Anyway, RE: Re:Creators' creators, series director Ei Aoki helmed Fate/Zero and Aldnoah.Zero, with Black Lagoon author Rei Hiroe doing the writing and character design. The first episode reflects that lineage. The real question is whether the dynamic action and high-concept plot will actually get worthwhile characters and writing to support it or not.
That's always tough to predict. I think the show has done a decent job balancing the self-awareness inherent in a show about characters from fictional properties entering the real world, but the protagonist has been depressingly bland so far. Waiting is always a safer choice, until the next few episodes give a better sense of its overall shape.
Cornbread78
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Bummer, need another fun action/adventure anime to watch that isn't 1,000,000 episodes long.
Subs it is.
K-On ! 06
A puzzling depiction for what was seemingly a very important moment in the life of the band, as cutting away from the concert proper in favour of some fantasy music video, in my mind, only robbed the viewer of perceiving most of band's struggle and triumph during the performance or the rising appreciation of the audience.
K-On ! 07
Bunch of nothing as I don't see much new or of worth in the depiction of the bond between the two sisters that was already out there plain to see.
K-On ! 08
Time sure flies bizarrely and jarringly fast round here. Felt similarly about Yui's growth from complete guitar amateur to a competent band member earlier on.
A puzzling depiction for what was seemingly a very important moment in the life of the band, as cutting away from the concert proper in favour of some fantasy music video, in my mind, only robbed the viewer of perceiving most of band's struggle and triumph during the performance or the rising appreciation of the audience.
K-On ! 07
Bunch of nothing as I don't see much new or of worth in the depiction of the bond between the two sisters that was already out there plain to see.
K-On ! 08
Time sure flies bizarrely and jarringly fast round here. Felt similarly about Yui's growth from complete guitar amateur to a competent band member earlier on.
Tsukigakirei 2
I was a little concerned which way things would go after ep1. Would it be too slow and comfy or would it actually be interesting? Turns out it looks pretty good now. It's moving at a pretty acceptable pace with each new turn still being exciting. Plus the little shorts at the end are a nice little added touch. I'll stick with it.
I was a little concerned which way things would go after ep1. Would it be too slow and comfy or would it actually be interesting? Turns out it looks pretty good now. It's moving at a pretty acceptable pace with each new turn still being exciting. Plus the little shorts at the end are a nice little added touch. I'll stick with it.
i'll be honest i got a bit more out of seeing uji sound eupho locations than i did visiting a heritage-listed shrine next to the locations. lol.
while time is weird here, yui is basically just a guitar savant
PdotMichael
Banned
Sakura Quest is bad.
It's not just a step down in direction quality and visuals compared to Shirobako but the show is also just plain soulless.
It's not just a step down in direction quality and visuals compared to Shirobako but the show is also just plain soulless.
Hellwarden
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Build Fighters Episode 14
This is a weird way to transition to the new ending...
This is a weird way to transition to the new ending...
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