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Summer 2012 Anime |OT| Goddesses, canines, and killer MMOs!
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dakkumauji
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Nyoro~n Churuya-san 01-02ish
Yeah, not going to sit myself through 11 more episodes of this. Same boring joke, looks worse than Haruhi-chan, lacks the same energy as Haruhi-chan.
Yeah, not going to sit myself through 11 more episodes of this. Same boring joke, looks worse than Haruhi-chan, lacks the same energy as Haruhi-chan.
Delusibeta
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I enjoyed it, although I'm easily pleased. Will second the suggestion to at least watch episode 25, that episode is excellent.
I'm really eager to dig into this soon.
Dedication Through Light
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Where is your avatar from?
Summer Wars
But you're not a staff whore so why are you hyped?
I wonder how many beach episodes we'll get this Summer.
I think Apollon or Sankarea had the best ED, audio wise.
Looks terrible, was expecting .hack and came away disappointed.
Indeed.
Everyone knows it's about numbers anyways.
Ultimadrago
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Amen Brother Narag.
Oh no, I agree. I just meant I was glad that Sunrise
didn't need eight episodes to the tell the tale of a looping summer vacation. Edit: I would have preferred KyoAni had used 3-4 episodes on Endless Eight is basically what I'm saying.
DTL passed him some "notes" to get Fairy Tail in the top spot for movies.
Yeah the drool thing really grossed me out but after a couple of episodes, I got used to it.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I wish it was easier for me to watch it!
When I found out that this was based on a comic book though, the tone and style of the stories made so much sense. The comics are apparently from the 60s onward, and it has that "golden age" science fiction tone. There's no grimdark bullshit (at least, not in the episodes I've seen) and it's back to the basics of wacky SF happenings which, if you are a fan of the genre, you'll totally recognize when you see them.
Well, I mean, they're trying to do different things. The end result of the Natsuiro Kiseki finale is the characters learning to let go. The end result of Endless Eight is the release of frustration. The actual format of the episodes are meant to create those feelings in the audience - which is why, as lazy as a montage can be at times, that's all that was needed in the Natsuiro Kiseki episode.
Chet Rippo
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Keep going, it gets better.
What? Where's Rick's Bread? I know you watched that... Haven't you? HAVEN'T YOU?
PdotMichael
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If you get used to the drool stuff, you can see a well-made high school anime, though, the hype is maybe bigger than the real quality of the show.
hosannainexcelsis
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I must admit that I never felt grossed out by MGX. Perhaps I'm too far gone. But then again, Nisemonogatari made me want to vomit, so I suppose I'm still safe.
So hosannainexcelsis, when are you going to check out this amazing piece of work which moonspeak finally got around to experiencing? 
Kara No Kyoukai 05: Paradox Spiral
I don't have much to say about the fourth film other than the fact that 2 and 4 could easily be condensed into a single film since there's really only a few plot points required, imo. I liked 4 a little more than 2 in terms of setting up Shiki's story. It's also slightly shorter so that sort of helps in a way. So basically duckroll was right. 1,3, and 5 honestly do make for a good trilogy on their own.
Anyways onto KnK 5:
Wow.
It's been a while since an anime has blown my mind like that.
This film feels like it's on such a different level than the previous four in terms of structure, length, presentation, and direction. The non-linear narrative was an interesting and unexpected choice for the fifth film. At first it's a bit jarring and slightly overwhelming with how much is presented in the beginning. The use of repeated scenes, seemingly random shots that provide clues to an upcoming scene, and out of sequence shots to try to mess with your head. People may have a problem with the story direction and the use of repeated scenes, but I honestly loved their usage here.
What's crazy about all that is how well it's all implemented. It's a lot to take in at first but the film doesn't leave the viewer completely lost by the end. It's still one of those movies where you gotta pay attention to and follow the details it hands you.
With all that said, it's still an impressive looking film just like the rest of the previous ones in the series. The action scenes were really well animated and awesomely choreographed. While the fights in 1 and 3 weren't the best that ufotable has to offer, the fifth film more than makes up for that with some great fight scenes though the last one had some rather dizzying camera work. I liked that Touko had some time to shine in this film as well. We see not only her true abilities in full force but also an insight to her past life and her relationship with the pair of antagonists. The antagonists were also a bit of a departure from the previous ones as they were more fitting of the "villain" archetype than the more sympathetic antagonists of films 1 and 3.
If I had to have a complaint about the film, it's probably Kokuto. Not even because his character is annoying in general (though he's not as bad here), it's just his scenes kinda drag on towards the middle of the film. Though with such a strong start, one could probably take the middle of the film as a bit of a breather before the story picks up its pace again towards the end. The story doesn't really center on Shiki as much in this film as it focuses instead on the new characterShirou'sTomoe's story and Touko's relationship with the antagonists. She's still very much an important character but it's interesting to see her take a backseat to the rest of the cast of characters for a good portion of the film.
Ones full enjoyment may also have to do with much Nasu-shit they can tolerate here. There's some jargon regarding origins and such that the expanded Type-Moon universe also dwells in. Thankfully on its own merits, it's a wonderfully structured film with very good production values. The visual and audio quality is just as good as the previous films though I didn't find the music in this one to be as memorable. I can't recommend this film enough especially to those who enjoyed Fate/Zero let alone those interested in the Type-Moon universe. Great film except now I've come to a bit of a predicament-
I have absolutely no desire to watch the rest of the films now!
It's a bit obvious that the last few films won't live up to this one but eventually I'll get to them. Also, not gonna lie. Shiki is moe as fuck in that last scene.
Chet Rippo
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It's basically weird indirect kissing anyways.
I was starting to get used to it by the end of the episode, but then she had the moment where like a gallon of drool just burst out of her and I was like...
Yeah, when I looked it up initially I was excited to see that it was indeed a comic adaptation. I should really see how much of it is in english as it seems right up my alley.
Natsuiro Kiseki was really trying to do multiple things. Letting go was the general overarching theme of the episode but we also had Yuka's release of her own frustration
(as she wouldn't be satisfied until she nailed that audition perfectly)
few time loops
Neither am I. Unacceptable.
hosannainexcelsis
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So hosannainexcelsis, when are you going to check out this amazing piece of work which moonspeak finally got around to experiencing?
Look, I have a lot on my agenda. Maybe after I get through some more One Piece for cosmic.
That was pretty amazing. Slight spoilers:
She doesn't do it again. I'm kind of disappointed by that.
Oh God, why does everyone keeps pushing it on me? ;_;
I'M TRYING TO QUIT RICK'S BREAD, ALRIGHT?!
My other problem was that I was always eating lunch while watching MGX so it made the situation worse.
Mind spoiling me on what from Nise made you want to vomit? Just curious on what I'm missing out.
You've already gone this far, etc.
dakkumauji
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No one can quit Rick's Bread.
You can't deny the supreme taste and aroma of Rick's Bread.
hosannainexcelsis
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The whole bathroom scene in episode 4
with Araragi sexily soaping up a fresh pre-pubescent nude vampire girl
dakkumauji
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Sengoku Collection 13
So dull. Not even the story was that good. It was like boom, story resolved, everyone's happy! Though I guess, they had to have more yuri running around to keep some people interested.
Being Assassin is suffering.
So dull. Not even the story was that good. It was like boom, story resolved, everyone's happy! Though I guess, they had to have more yuri running around to keep some people interested.
firehawk12
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You know, I hope that Laureline is still a strong character in the original book... if only because, well, the dude is basically French Captain Kirk. lol
I mean, the problem we have here is that I liked Endless Eight and what it achieved, so that's probably a point that we can't really debate. lol
But I mean, the fact is, Yuka
and her audition wasn't the point of the loops at all. It was basically that they didn't want to let go of their friendship... of course, that's precisely what they need to do in order to achieve full :firehawk and end the show
firehawk12
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Ultimadrago
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About time.
Megaton.
dakkumauji
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I can't say I'm an expert either, and I don't know how accurate the anime is to the comic, but the anime feels much like a typical light hearted cartoon, like... Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. The only other french comic I know with that artstyle is XIII which is very much not like Buzz Lightyear.
From what I was reading, cartoon is its own thing but borrows heavily from the comic. Whole disappearing Earth thing wasn't part of the original. I had no idea how influential the original comic was either. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valérian_and_Laureline#In_other_media The Fifth Element stuff is neat.
hosannainexcelsis
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It's good to have you back. Since TV gets most of the attention around here, I'll just throw in a strong recommendation to check out the shorts Hotarubi no Mori e, Minori Scramble!, Shiranpuri, and Wasurenagumo as you are able.
Chet Rippo
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Oh yeah, Anime Studio 8! Such an awesome program.
Sankarea's ED was pretty nice, but it doesn't top Mine Fujiko imo.
I was kinda put off by that as well at first, but over time I got used to it.
Dedication Through Light
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Well I was thinking of getting a Samsung tele. Oh wait... anime in the UK. HA HA HA.
News: Crunchyroll to stream “Tari Tari” and “Sword Art Online”
News: Crunchyroll to stream “Kokoro Connect” and “La storia della Arcana Famiglia”
‪News: Crunchyroll to stream “Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita” and “Natsuyuki Rendezvous”
News: Crunchyroll to stream “Campione!” and “So, I Can't Play H!”
News: Crunchyroll to stream “Horizon on the Middle of Nowhere Season 2” and “Chitose Get You!!”
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-ne...ounces-new-shows-for-summer-2012-anime-season
News: Crunchyroll to stream “Kokoro Connect” and “La storia della Arcana Famiglia”
‪News: Crunchyroll to stream “Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita” and “Natsuyuki Rendezvous”
News: Crunchyroll to stream “Campione!” and “So, I Can't Play H!”
News: Crunchyroll to stream “Horizon on the Middle of Nowhere Season 2” and “Chitose Get You!!”
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-ne...ounces-new-shows-for-summer-2012-anime-season
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