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Summer 2012 Anime |OT| Goddesses, canines, and killer MMOs!
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chickdigger802
Banned
hmmm... how many recent mmos are there without magic?
They could always get someone like, say, Yasuhiro Okuda to help with the most actiony episodes.
Besides, I'm pretty sure this show will have a higher budget than Tasogare Otome.
Surely you mean 'only celebrated', right? Because Genshiken was realistic about otaku culture, but it was never all-out dismissive of it like you're implying.
Jex
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Fantasy-based MMO's? Er, I can't think of any.
OK, time to just read the manga, screw Silver Link.
Jex
Member
Higher budget doesn't necessarily mean better animation or production values. If you have the same staff then there's a limit to their abilities which isn't affected by spending more money because it's not like that gets spent on the animators anyway.
Unknown Soldier
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It also needs an episode where all they do is kill 50 boars over and over again for XP.
Depends on whether you only consider MMOs in fantasy/medieval settings or not. EVE Online springs to mind here. Action titles like PlanetSide and the ill-fated APB didn't have it either. Technically you don't use magic in LOTRO, since it's not really present in Middle-Earth for everybody outside a handful of individuals.
they already pulled the funniest possible card for an mmo anime
the role players real identities
Jex
Member
Yeah, but then they'd just be ripping-off South Park.
Speaking of South Park, I hope the RPG rocks, because Obsidian Entertainment rocks.
The first episode was really good.
It may or may not fall from grace depending on how they adapt the source material's harem nature, but for now it's definitely worth checking out. I don't know why exactly people started picking on the show, but if you go back a couple of pages you'll notice multiple posts with positive impressions of the debut.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War
Wow, I honestly don't even know where to begin. What an incredible film.
I think I first time I understood that I'd be in for something truly special was the scenes at the beginning of the film with
If this is the kind of quality that I can expect from LoGH then I honestly can't even begin to imagine just how incredible the series must be as a whole. I'll probably end up watching the first two episodes anyway thanks to both my completionist streak but also a curiosity in just what was added and how it'll effect the way I experience the series. I'm hopeful that Yang will manage to overcome the inherently flawed nature of Democracy now that
.
Wow, I honestly don't even know where to begin. What an incredible film.
I think I first time I understood that I'd be in for something truly special was the scenes at the beginning of the film with
Yang, Jean and Jessica that started in the Airport and ended in a dejected Yang sitting in a bar looking down at his own reflection in his drink. The way in which these scenes conveyed the emotions and feelings of the characters without even hearing a single word said until the very end and relying purely on the visuals and the soundtrack was masterfully done. Even when considering that any show/film worth its salt should be able to pull of something like that effectively this really did go above and beyond the pale.
Now, if there's something than I didn't really like about this film it was the way in-which Jean Roberts death was built up, it felt incredibly predictable even if it got to me. The scene with the picture of him, Jessica and Yang falling over and leaving a crack in the glass over Jeans face felt really dumb and the movie would've been better off without it. Saying that, it didn't at all stop me from finding the following scenes in which Yang saves the 6th fleet from annihilation to be truly fascinating. The way in which he managed to turn the tables in the most dire of circumstances was an absolute joy to watch unfold.
I also found the political machinations behind Reinhard's rise to power and the backroom scheming to get rid of him incredible engaging. It not yet entirely sure of the relationship between him, his sister and Kircheis just yet but I'm sure the main series will do a great job of fleshing that out in the future. I also found the soundtrack composed entirely of classical music to help add a great deal to the overall experience.
Now, if there's something than I didn't really like about this film it was the way in-which Jean Roberts death was built up, it felt incredibly predictable even if it got to me. The scene with the picture of him, Jessica and Yang falling over and leaving a crack in the glass over Jeans face felt really dumb and the movie would've been better off without it. Saying that, it didn't at all stop me from finding the following scenes in which Yang saves the 6th fleet from annihilation to be truly fascinating. The way in which he managed to turn the tables in the most dire of circumstances was an absolute joy to watch unfold.
I also found the political machinations behind Reinhard's rise to power and the backroom scheming to get rid of him incredible engaging. It not yet entirely sure of the relationship between him, his sister and Kircheis just yet but I'm sure the main series will do a great job of fleshing that out in the future. I also found the soundtrack composed entirely of classical music to help add a great deal to the overall experience.
If this is the kind of quality that I can expect from LoGH then I honestly can't even begin to imagine just how incredible the series must be as a whole. I'll probably end up watching the first two episodes anyway thanks to both my completionist streak but also a curiosity in just what was added and how it'll effect the way I experience the series. I'm hopeful that Yang will manage to overcome the inherently flawed nature of Democracy now that
he's commanding a fleet of his own
don't even joke about such a horrifying thought
i dont really see how that's any different from move/kinect game bundles!but they are selling it with the game, see pic
chickdigger802
Banned
Space bros 15
awww shit. Loving this 3rd test. Really does give off that kaiji vibe.
zawa~
awww shit. Loving this 3rd test. Really does give off that kaiji vibe.
zawa~
chickdigger802
Banned
God damn it.
Unknown Soldier
Member
SHAFT wouldn't have any idea how to make a show like that without animating any of it. There is a lot of action in this one.
Dedication Through Light
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HxH 2011 38
Interesting, they switched back to the original intro sequence for some reason. I thought the next ep was gonna be a shitty recap one but it looks like they're starting the goddamn Yorknew City Arc instead! FUCK YEAH GET HYPE!!!!
Hopefully we get a new OP as awesome as the second OP for the original HxH was but I doubt it.
Why would they switch openings so soon?, I think weve not even had this one for as long as we had Departure -first version-?
PdotMichael
Banned
If you don't have some kind of MMO-phobia, watch the first episode.
I'm happy that SHAFT has with Kizumonogatari and Madoka more interesting projects than a Fate spin-off
Space Brothers 15
This third test is good stuff, man.
Really looking forward to next week's showing. So much that I didn't even watch the preview!
That brown-haired guy from Team B is such an ass. Jesus.
And I think I want to try a
myself just for the sake of it.
This third test is good stuff, man.
Daaaaamn. That caught me off-guard. I was thinking, "Pft, how dense are these guys for not figuring out it was JAXA that broke their clock?!" during the entire episode, and then... Haha.
That brown-haired guy from Team B is such an ass. Jesus.
And I think I want to try a
white jigsaw puzzle
I've definitely been encouraged by all the positive feedback it seems to be getting. The humour looks intact, which is the main thing.
The only minus is the previous cavalcade of absolute shit that has been released with the South Park name on it. But I at least trust Obsidian to have the gameplay elements on lock.
Kuroko no Basket - 14
The new opening is good, although I did enjoy the first one more. Don't care about the ED.
The episode itself was pretty good, a nice setup for things to come.
There's 11 more episodes, and they still need to beat three more miracle generation players. Is it possible to fit all of that in the remaining episodes, manga readers? How far along is the manga anyway?
The new opening is good, although I did enjoy the first one more. Don't care about the ED.
The episode itself was pretty good, a nice setup for things to come.
There's 11 more episodes, and they still need to beat three more miracle generation players. Is it possible to fit all of that in the remaining episodes, manga readers? How far along is the manga anyway?
Dedication Through Light
Member
Didnt know a Seed movie was coming, could always have more Kira and Athrun, etc.
They should put off Ao no Exorcist for as long as possible, there are really like two arcs that could be done by the time they get to working on it again. (well I need to read the new chapter, but still)
Space Brothers - 15
It's a shame that the preview for this episode basically covered the main points leaving hardly any surprises until the last second. But there were a few little details scattered throughout, like
. So the story continues. Next week look more eventful.
HA HA. I was thinking the same thing while watching this episode.
It's a shame that the preview for this episode basically covered the main points leaving hardly any surprises until the last second. But there were a few little details scattered throughout, like
JAXA revealing that they know Mutta saw the clock on the coach and it was a deliberate trick
HA HA. I was thinking the same thing while watching this episode.
Dedication Through Light
Member
I hope we get a second season, I do want to see Kise play again, however with two left, and Kise its like they'd have to do some really short games or something.
There's three more generation of miracles players left to play: Aomine and the two guys whose faces were blurred out.
Jex
Member
Someone is finally watching the series in the order that I and other's have suggested. Yay!
I suppose I should let you know that the series isn't really up to the same level as the film, but that's just something that you'll have to accept.
chickdigger802
Banned
without spoilers... no, 11 eps is not enough.
The worst thing about Sword Art Online is knowing the closest thing to a playable version of the shows MMORPG will be some PSP RPG. Least it doesn't seem as fun as The World.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p7dpXSdWGI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p7dpXSdWGI
Dedication Through Light
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Darn, so I guess Ill have to add another manga to the backlog then, or at least pray fervently for more anime.
Its will need continuation that for sure.
The anime just covered 40 chapter around 180+ chapter so far
Sword Art Online 1
While I still cannot fathom the motivation for a genius creator to throw away his career, reputation, and entire life to troll 10,000 hardcore gamers, I guess I'll just have to roll with it.
If I nitpick at this too much, I'll just drive myself crazy.
Besides that, the show itself is pretty solid. Even though this episode was basically an exposition-heavy introduction, I thought it did a good job of letting the characters' actions speak for themselves. Kirito's training session with Klein shows us a lot about what the game is like, but the whole episode, besides the supervillain monologue, demonstrates Kirito's character without having to be didactic about it. He'd rather be helpful than overtly antisocial, but deep down he's a game-obsessed loner, who's happiest when making virtual progress through his skill. It doesn't seem like he's into MMOs for the social aspect, compared to someone like Klein, and their conversations show that without telling you. Idon't wonder how he'll change over the course of the series.
There's some nice scenery porn too. I'm curious what later floors will look like.
How many episodes is this supposed to run for?
While I still cannot fathom the motivation for a genius creator to throw away his career, reputation, and entire life to troll 10,000 hardcore gamers, I guess I'll just have to roll with it.
They have a month with thousands of people trapped, this headgear is commercially available hardware, and nobody can figure out how to disable the internal battery safely?
Besides that, the show itself is pretty solid. Even though this episode was basically an exposition-heavy introduction, I thought it did a good job of letting the characters' actions speak for themselves. Kirito's training session with Klein shows us a lot about what the game is like, but the whole episode, besides the supervillain monologue, demonstrates Kirito's character without having to be didactic about it. He'd rather be helpful than overtly antisocial, but deep down he's a game-obsessed loner, who's happiest when making virtual progress through his skill. It doesn't seem like he's into MMOs for the social aspect, compared to someone like Klein, and their conversations show that without telling you. I
There's some nice scenery porn too. I'm curious what later floors will look like.
How many episodes is this supposed to run for?
Dedication Through Light
Member
I thought it was slated for the 25? I think.
It's really sad cuz it only covers SAO and not ALO
... Or GGO!
I havent finished the GGO arc yet but I hate it so far. Really lame. ALO arc was awesome.
Read the previous posts dude. I said they're not doing the ALO arc.
Jex
Member
Well, no one has said that it's badly made, or painful to sit through, or boring. There's just been a number of complaints about elements of the plot - how much nonsense you can ignore will affect your enjoyment of episode overall.
I agree with this to an extent pretty much. There are some holes and such that just don't seem feasible and such.
Jex
Member
MMO's are serious business.
Bleh misread it, sorry :/
Are you sure thae not gonna go that far? Well at the very least one sequel that gonna cover that part is very possible.
A-1 isn't exactly famous for their wacky, offbeat plots.
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