I think episode 11 & 12 of AB is equivalent with suffering ordeal to being buddha. No men deserve to go though it
It's not true suffering if you don't actually learn anything, though. That's why Earth Girl Arjuna is the source of true enlightenment.
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It's not true suffering if you don't actually learn anything, though. That's why Earth Girl Arjuna is the source of true enlightenment.
Madoka Magica confirmed as progressive anime
suck on its cucumbers made of rolled up dollar bills, haters
suck on its cucumbers made of rolled up dollar bills, haters
chickdigger802
Banned
Back in 2002, I tried to watch Kanon not knowing what it was. I fell asleep in the first ep. Head on desk. I'll never get that time back.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Yes, yes it is!
ahead of it's time
Same with Amagami SS. lol
What is a "Sisterhood" prize anyway?
Positive portrayal of women?
Because if it was about gender issues, I can't see how Hourou Musuko didn't win.
I don't remember any sex scenes in Amagami SS... Did I miss something? Well... from the arcs I watched at least I mean.
No, but they have this.
I don't even remember anything about the plot anymore, but
the convo with the hacker dude
A Black Falcon
Member
Your main problem here isn't that you're wrong, it's that you seem to have forgotten just how bad most anime is... you've watched more stuff from this season now. Would you still single out Arcana Famiglia so much, compared to those shows, most of which are probably even worse?
Because yes, I do think it's fair to compare things to other things in their category. Sure, overall comparisons, including other things, are reasonable too -- and yeah, Arcana Famiglia doesn't hold up too well there -- but it doesn't fail quite as badly as you say, either. I mean, it's not a great show, certainly, and I gave some reasons for that too, but you exaggerate. It IS average (for anime) in plenty of ways. Is it below average in more than it's above average? Perhaps, yeah. But you go too far.
PdotMichael
Banned
Joshiraku was pretty neat, it was like the deconstruction of the cute girls doring cute things genre.
summer lineup
Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita
Joshiraku
Binbougami ga!
Rinne no Lagrange Season 2
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Sword Art Online
Oda Nobuna no Yabou
pretty comedy-centric but I have my backlog for all my other needs.
summer lineup
Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita
Joshiraku
Binbougami ga!
Rinne no Lagrange Season 2
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Sword Art Online
Oda Nobuna no Yabou
pretty comedy-centric but I have my backlog for all my other needs.
Might be mixing the game with the anime, although there are technically a couple of "epilogue" scenes to the arcs that show Junichi with his pregnant waifu in the future. He's ragingly horny through the entire series but I don't think that the deed ever gets shown on screen.
Personally, I think that The Buddha would have abandoned the middle path and given into worldliness if faced with that.
Also, I should have referenced this in my previous post, but the picture I posted is from a scene in Laws of the Sun, which partially deals with the suffering of Siddhartha Gautama (in an extremely inaccurate way).
Jex
Member
The Alliance is the worst. It has so few likeable characters.
I think I blocked out most of that episode because it just didn't make any sense whatsoever.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
It's off screen sex with some of the characters. I mean, he spends the night with Morishima-senpai in a hotel room at one point after all!
Oh ABF you make this too easy.
Could always just say nothing if you're worried about that. A little late now I guess.
Angel Beats isn't even specifically KEY though, it's PA Works and Jun Maeda. The writing is bad but, as has been stated before, the writing is only one component to the mess. With that said, your continued intellectual dishonesty in INSISTING that our misgivings of the show are invalid because we have some hate-filled irrational vendetta against an entertainment company is quite annoying. Oh no, I say negative stuff about KEY, obviously I'm just being spiteful and biased and it can't be that I just don't like them or the stories they create. Might as well unironically call out 7th and pizzaroll for their SHAFT hate, or duckroll for his Nasu hate, or etc etc.
The fact that many of these misgivings are opinions is implicit. This is not a difficult concept to grasp. It's also pretty weird trying to call us out for not being explicit in our use of opinionated statements when you frame your nonsense in an objective sense. I certainly think Maeda is an awful writer, so as far as I'm concerned, your entire paragraph is trash.
I don't either, but that's because it's kind of a lazy way of demonstrating what is a much bigger problem.
It certainly looks high budget. That doesn't mean it looks GOOD though. Honestly I can't get over how completely horrible the color scheme is, and the excessive amount of filtering and bloom present just makes it look worse.
Yeah, you already know how I feel about this nonsense.
The style isn't the main problem, it's the lack
KEY has its fanbase. Whatever. That's a dead-end argument from the start because the sample we're talking about in terms of anime fans at large is meaningless. Comparing sales and fanbases for fun and merriment is one thing, but I could just as easily be content with unfairly calling the entire KEY fanbase a bunch of tasteless fools (I don't btw).
All fiction is manipulative to some extent. Some are just better and making it acceptable than others.
Well one of the show's problems is how not seamless the comedy and drama are. Turns out that was a bad idea. I agree that it's definitely different from Maeda's usual fare. It's still bad, just in different ways.
I loved the ending for how hilarious and stupid it was.
Suit yourself. You like what you like after all. Just don't expect to change anyone's mind.
Then he should have tried a different story.
Could always just say nothing if you're worried about that. A little late now I guess.
Angel Beats isn't even specifically KEY though, it's PA Works and Jun Maeda. The writing is bad but, as has been stated before, the writing is only one component to the mess. With that said, your continued intellectual dishonesty in INSISTING that our misgivings of the show are invalid because we have some hate-filled irrational vendetta against an entertainment company is quite annoying. Oh no, I say negative stuff about KEY, obviously I'm just being spiteful and biased and it can't be that I just don't like them or the stories they create. Might as well unironically call out 7th and pizzaroll for their SHAFT hate, or duckroll for his Nasu hate, or etc etc.
The fact that many of these misgivings are opinions is implicit. This is not a difficult concept to grasp. It's also pretty weird trying to call us out for not being explicit in our use of opinionated statements when you frame your nonsense in an objective sense. I certainly think Maeda is an awful writer, so as far as I'm concerned, your entire paragraph is trash.
I don't either, but that's because it's kind of a lazy way of demonstrating what is a much bigger problem.
It certainly looks high budget. That doesn't mean it looks GOOD though. Honestly I can't get over how completely horrible the color scheme is, and the excessive amount of filtering and bloom present just makes it look worse.
Yeah, you already know how I feel about this nonsense.
The style isn't the main problem, it's the lack
KEY has its fanbase. Whatever. That's a dead-end argument from the start because the sample we're talking about in terms of anime fans at large is meaningless. Comparing sales and fanbases for fun and merriment is one thing, but I could just as easily be content with unfairly calling the entire KEY fanbase a bunch of tasteless fools (I don't btw).
All fiction is manipulative to some extent. Some are just better and making it acceptable than others.
Well one of the show's problems is how not seamless the comedy and drama are. Turns out that was a bad idea. I agree that it's definitely different from Maeda's usual fare. It's still bad, just in different ways.
I loved the ending for how hilarious and stupid it was.
Suit yourself. You like what you like after all. Just don't expect to change anyone's mind.
Then he should have tried a different story.
Ginga e Kickoff!! 14
Ahahaha goddamn, Shou got owned so fucking hard. That was a great start to the episode, especially thanks to Erika!
Anyways, this was a pretty touching episode that fleshed out Hanashima's past and
. The way in which this tied into his current problem with the Triplets Own Goals and how he deals with it was really well done. Thankfully there's another ~25 eps of this left.
also this line made me feel old as hell.
Ahahaha goddamn, Shou got owned so fucking hard. That was a great start to the episode, especially thanks to Erika!
Anyways, this was a pretty touching episode that fleshed out Hanashima's past and
seeing how he copes with it catching up on him
also this line made me feel old as hell.
A Black Falcon
Member
Indeed, that's certainly your first, and most significant, problem.
They are privateers, just privateers that mostly do non-violent missions these days.
They aren't rich and powerful people, so what do you mean, ridiculously high credentials? And they do have some jobs, even if you don't think they're "good enough".
But anyway, issues relating to these eventually become a significant plot point in the series. It's not ignored.
Actually, the fact is that the main crews aren't young girls. The MC is, and her club does step in to command the Bentenmaru in one arc, but for the most part it's piloted by a professional, and certainly not all-female, crew. I doubt that this was how it was conceived, myself... yeah, they aren't evil pirates, but the fantasy pirate usually isn't. See just about everything from the US with pirates in it -- they're not usually villains, even though in reality they mostly were. Bodacious Space Pirates' depiction of pirates isn't much less accurate than the usual Western stuff you see in the Monkey Island series or something. It's different, but not less accurate.
And anyway, regardless of the origin for the plot, there are actually solid in-universe explanations for why things got to where they are now. Regardless of where the idea came from, it was thought through.
If the Bodacious Space Pirates depiction of pirates is forced and unrealistic, then the pirates in just about everything are the same, I think. And really, that actually is somewhat true -- the pirate in the media isn't a particularly historically credible figure, for sure. But this is no worse than the rest of it, and at least the series DOES explain, with plausible explanations, how things got to the state they're now in.
Oh, and finally, most people (apart from me) seem to have started liking Bodacious Space Pirates starting from the second arc, which starts somewhere around ep. 7. So you almost got through the so-called weaker part... of course I loved most of the first arc, but few people here agreed. But starting from ep. 7, the series got a lot more popular.
Yeah, it's pretty bad. And as I said in my review, I hated the sexism too... of course she has to be repeatedly saved, simply because she's a girl and he's a guy. Who cares that she's a trained fighter while he's a civilian nobody? He's the MC, so he rescues the girl multiple times (I don't know which way you'd think on that issue...). But even besides that, the whole thing's really bland, subpar, and uninteresting. There were some decent parts of it (I don't completely hate the characters, for instance), but overall... zzzz.
Hah, as if that's the reason for it. No, the obvious reason has to be that almost all Caucasians in anime are blonde. So, she's blonde, because she's caucasian. Because, you know, all white people are blonde, right? :S
I think the rest of your post there proves why I said "this time"...
No, the initial concept is exactly what it's about. You're fooling yourself if you think otherwise...
It's incest harem comedy/fantasy which never quite confirms the relationship between the MC and his sister, because leaving it 99% on the side of incest, but never actually saying "this is what it is for sure", is basically why the series exists, above anything else... well, except for people reading because they like one of the other girls more, of course, but his sister is the lead girl.
Not explicitly, but there were situations in nearly all the arcs, where you'd be shocked if they didn't have sex.
Kuuchuu Buranko End
"No One Is Perfect"
Hahaha, fantastic.
Ah, I'm really glad I gave this show a shot. There might've been a time where I would be cautious of something like this due to the odd art style and the strange nature of the show, but honestly I think it's one of those anime where pretty much everyone needs to see at some point. Very excellent. As someone who's been interested in the field of psychology this show was extra special to me. Many of the individual cases that were dealt with may have some obvious resolutions but watching each character handle their issues was absolutely entertaining.
There were a few weak episodes (wasn't a fan of the the child star actor and the novelist stories) but when the show is good, it's amazing to watch. Episode 10 was probably my favorite story. That ending was really beautiful. The episodic yet interwoven structure of the show is masterfully crafted. There's quite a bit of repetition across each episode yet it all works so well. Not sure what else to say about this show.
It's weird, it's unique, it's endearing, it's stylish and probably most importantly... it's thought provoking. Wasn't sure what to expect since tsuritama was my only exposure to stuff directed by Nakamura but I'm really glad I watched this.
Also I still can't stop listening to Mayumi's theme song
Really excited to start Mononoke soon.
"No One Is Perfect"
Hahaha, fantastic.
Ah, I'm really glad I gave this show a shot. There might've been a time where I would be cautious of something like this due to the odd art style and the strange nature of the show, but honestly I think it's one of those anime where pretty much everyone needs to see at some point. Very excellent. As someone who's been interested in the field of psychology this show was extra special to me. Many of the individual cases that were dealt with may have some obvious resolutions but watching each character handle their issues was absolutely entertaining.
There were a few weak episodes (wasn't a fan of the the child star actor and the novelist stories) but when the show is good, it's amazing to watch. Episode 10 was probably my favorite story. That ending was really beautiful. The episodic yet interwoven structure of the show is masterfully crafted. There's quite a bit of repetition across each episode yet it all works so well. Not sure what else to say about this show.
It's weird, it's unique, it's endearing, it's stylish and probably most importantly... it's thought provoking. Wasn't sure what to expect since tsuritama was my only exposure to stuff directed by Nakamura but I'm really glad I watched this.
Also I still can't stop listening to Mayumi's theme song
Really excited to start Mononoke soon.
Unknown Soldier
Member
I have to admit that I couldn't agree with this statement more.
I'll need to work on my ghost moe tomorrow. I'm trying to get out of the habit of marathoning my way through things, you see.
Joshiraku 01:
Deliciously snappy nonstop dialogue that blends a "natural conversation" feel with self-indulgently sharp writing. For someone like me who loves SZS, -gatari, and the like, this is heaven. Kumeta is the man. There are some untranslatable puns here and there, but it's something that I just have to accept with incredibly wordy Japanese humor.
I'm not really trying to substitute actual post content with pictures, but "I liked it when x character said y!" on its own is difficult to turn into real discussion material. Here's an assortment of my thoughts on various moments in the episode:
The intentionally over-expressive animation while she said this was a great touch.
Also, best girl of the season.
The ludicrous nature of moon runes EXPOSED.
This sketch was surprisingly open in its imperialism! I kind of cringed when they shouted "give us our land back!" toward Manchuria. Not cool.
I hereby declare Joshiraku day as bestday for the rest of the summer.
Deliciously snappy nonstop dialogue that blends a "natural conversation" feel with self-indulgently sharp writing. For someone like me who loves SZS, -gatari, and the like, this is heaven. Kumeta is the man. There are some untranslatable puns here and there, but it's something that I just have to accept with incredibly wordy Japanese humor.
I'm not really trying to substitute actual post content with pictures, but "I liked it when x character said y!" on its own is difficult to turn into real discussion material. Here's an assortment of my thoughts on various moments in the episode:
The intentionally over-expressive animation while she said this was a great touch.
Also, best girl of the season.
The ludicrous nature of moon runes EXPOSED.
This sketch was surprisingly open in its imperialism! I kind of cringed when they shouted "give us our land back!" toward Manchuria. Not cool.
I hereby declare Joshiraku day as bestday for the rest of the summer.
PdotMichael
Banned
I think it was more about the Kuril Islands
Ultimadrago
Member
Eureka Seven AO 12
Some exposition, boring monster of the week, "cliff hanger".
Some exposition, boring monster of the week, "cliff hanger".
firehawk12
Subete no aware
could we be witnessing the birth of the HidaManabi line?!?!?!
it's all heavily implied that it takes place off screen. the closest we'll get to that is the belly button or back of the knee kissing!
Hey, man, homophones exist in most major languages! Crazy space hieroglyphics, on the other hand...
Okay, that's more likely. At least, I hope so.
Ultimadrago
Member
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
Muv-Luv 1-2
D:
D:
I'm kind of glad that the CG was such utter shite and
, because I think it would have been too bleak to watch otherwise. It really did a great job of making me feel like the world is well and truly fucked and that the shows' creators hate me.
D:
D:
I'm kind of glad that the CG was such utter shite and
most of the deaths were humorously sudden
dakkumauji
Member
Might as well say every language is stupid!
Crash Station
Member
3 vs 16 (or more).
dakkumauji
Member
Hyouka 12
Awesome, that ED was awesome.
Fun episode. This cultural festival is so full of life and color. Man, it was a treat to just watch it. So many different characters, all the different costumes, all that energy!
Watching Eri basically walking around and being amazed by everything going on. I would have definitely been stopping at every booth to see what's going on.
The "mystery" is fun and typical, but it works in the setting and I'm looking forward to see how it will end up.
And once again, I approve of this new ED!
Awesome, that ED was awesome.
Fun episode. This cultural festival is so full of life and color. Man, it was a treat to just watch it. So many different characters, all the different costumes, all that energy!
Watching Eri basically walking around and being amazed by everything going on. I would have definitely been stopping at every booth to see what's going on.
The "mystery" is fun and typical, but it works in the setting and I'm looking forward to see how it will end up.
And once again, I approve of this new ED!
Not everyone can appreciate the glory of Kumeta. Completely understandable.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
That's not Kuu.
I feel this episode would've had more of an impact for you if you watched E7.
T-T-Toshino KYOUKOOOOOOOOOO
Easily. The difference in perspective on this is huge.
It's a joint advertisement campaign for the Manabi Straight and S1 Hidamari Sketch BD boxsets which come out on the same day. Maybe something like a spin-off production will come out of it but who knows~
What's a Kuu? Can I eat it?
PdotMichael
Banned
Why would someone do this to themself?
oh it will, give it a few more eps. tuturu~
PdotMichael
Banned
oh what? the episodes ~10 are pretty hot already
A-hee~
Actually, I just meant she was my favorite for Joshiroku. I shortend the last name because I have no idea how the hell to spell that.
I forgot about that. That's why Ichiban Ushiro no Dai Maō was more commonly referred to as Color Wars.
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