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[Li Kao]

First post on AnimeGAF, hello everyone !

Being in an 'on and off' relationship with anime since the end of my childhood (I keep looking at the news but not really watching), I decided to try a show that has had a little reputation for some time : Chaos Head.

And let me tell you that after #1-4, I am terrified.
I am not terrified by the show in itself mind you, but by just everything else. On a personnal taste side I'm terrified that it will become too violent or too depressing, my little pure and naive soul speaking. And after hearing about it, I supremely don't want to watch an anime including yandere, and some elements of Chaos Head were worrying me at first on this matter.
But above all, I'm terrified that the show could stop delivering. That is sooooo good. Dark but not too dark, some really nice plot twists, a great Persona vibe, I'm just typing this before another 4-episodes shot in my veins.

 

[Femmeworth]

There's really no need for this, like, at all. It's a standalone movie, provided you have at least a basic awareness of the premise. Oshii doesn't even Oshii it up in the tv series until like 30 or 40 episodes in anyways.

Patlabor 2 is really good, better than the first imo. About mid-tier on the Oshii-ness scale.

I know, I'm just kind of OCD. :| It's partly why I haven't watched Hosoda's One Piece movie yet.

Strawberry Panic

ಠ_ಠ

 

[Fisico]

what in the hell is Madoka going in that gif?

Piloting Midori, what else ?

 

[BluWacky]

Did anyone here watch Fantastic Children?

http://myanimelist.net/anime/455/Fantastic_Children/

How's it?

It's fantastic. It's a good old fashioned adventure story with very solid execution, a varied and well drawn cast of characters and a strong narrative. Highly recommended.

 

[Hitokage]

That's what I said...

Marmite, really? If the audience for that were largely female I'd be shocked, shocked to my foundations.

Well, if you say so. I wouldn't know what girls read.

Sorry, I used your post to respond more to Femmeworth. :/

I probably need to eat something today.

 

[Crash Station]

First post on AnimeGAF, hello everyone !

Being in an 'on and off' relationship with anime since the end of my childhood (I keep looking at the news but not really watching), I decided to try a show that has had a little reputation for some time : Chaos Head.

And let me tell you that after #1-4, I am terrified.
I am not terrified by the show in itself mind you, but by just everything else. On a personnal taste side I'm terrified that it will become too violent or too depressing, my little pure and naive soul speaking. And after hearing about it, I supremely don't want to watch an anime including yandere, and some elements of Chaos Head were worrying me at first on this matter.
But above all, I'm terrified that the show could stop delivering. That is sooooo good. Dark but not too dark, some really nice plot twists, a great Persona vibe, I'm just typing this before another 4-episodes shot in my veins.

Yeah, Chaos;head is pretty nuts. You should watch Steins;gate when you're done.

 

[darkside31337]

Started Moyashimon. Not my kind of anime, but i read good things about it.

Did anyone here watch Fantastic Children?

http://myanimelist.net/anime/455/Fantastic_Children/

How's it?

It's a poor mans Haibane Renmei. Another show where people will espouse about the production quality and the artstyle (I'm personally not a fan) but at the end of the it's about as bland as a 5 course meal composed completely of vegetables.

 

[Hitokage]

I guess that even with women writing for women, Japan is a pretty conservative place in general, and the society itself is male-dominated so even without men involved they're still in the equation.

Still, there are bright spots.

 

[sonicmj1]

What if you hate romance, but love animals?

The the first part of the movie won't be as good, but the rest will still be awesome because wolf kids are adorable. That's how one of the people I saw it with felt.

The other cried through most of the movie. Lots of sad and happy tears. She really enjoyed it.

 

[Trojita]

Its made for fans of yuri. I think we can fairly say thats about 95% of us.

I'm in the 5%. I'd rather watch generic fanservice harem, at least I'm being honest in the reason why I watch it.

Spoiler

Oh Snap

 

[cajunator]

It's a poor mans Haibane Renmei. Another show where people will espouse about the production quality and the artstyle (I'm personally not a fan) but at the end of the it's about as bland as a 5 course meal composed completely of vegetables.

Nothing is as good as Haibane Renmei though.

 

[Nafe]

Here's a present for you:

Haha, that's from Penguindrum right? Looks like maybe the one scene where Ringo is talking to Tabuki? I remember seeing cats at that part.

Yeah that part in Utena made me laugh where the hand would pop up, I think with a "ping, ping" sound as well, to highlight certain things during the scene.

NOTGR is slower and longer than Angel's Egg on the whole, though there's no individual scenes as long as that still shot of the boy next to the sleeping girl.

Okay, well hopefully I don't find it too bad. I watched Angel's Egg pretty late at night and it didn't put me to sleep or anything.

 

[cajunator]

Angel's Egg is legitimately good.
It is interesting enough not to put you to sleep, and the Angel is hnngh.

 

[7Th]

It's almost like you're trying to prove her point with that list, save for perhaps Oniisama e...

It would be rather easy to prove Femme wrong by listing manga, though; I mean, the number 1 yuri magazine has a 75% female readership and most of its authors are female. It just happens that non-gag yuri, like shoujo and josei, doesn't really get adapted into anime.

 

[Lafiel]

It's a poor mans Haibane Renmei. Another show where people will espouse about the production quality and the artstyle (I'm personally not a fan) but at the end of the it's about as bland as a 5 course meal composed completely of vegetables.

I haven't seen Fantastic Children, but I'm not even sure what those two shows haft to do with each other..

 

[survivor]

Jinrui 4

Far more interesting than the entire run of Bakuman

 

[cajunator]

I haven't seen Fantastic Children, but I'm not even sure what those two shows haft to do with each other..

Absolutely nothing.

 

[-Minsc-]

I approve of this gif.

*saves*

 

[darkside31337]

Daria 1-3 (to lazy to put up the "original" japanese title) - Show is pretty damn good so far, I watched bits and pieces of it back when I was a kid, and it's even better than I remembered, plus to a extent I appreciate it a lot more now that I'm older. The dialogue is so good. Can't wait to watch more of it in the coming weeks.

PS. This show has has one awesome OP. La-la-la-la.

Why is this in the anime thread?

 

[cajunator]

Why is this in the anime thread?

LA LA LA LA LA!

 

[Lafiel]

Why is this in the anime thread?

The cynicism and sarcasm of the title character has EVERYTHING to do with AnimeGAF.

 

[Hitokage]

Personally, I love doing that. It feels good when you're familiar with someone and you recognize them after only one spoken word when watching a show you haven't seen before.

For the really prominent seiyuu at the moment like Kana Hanazawa or Rie Kugimiya all I need is a simple laugh and I know it's them. The crossover fan art stuff is fun to see too.

I liked to call Hikaru no Go "Utena no Go".

 

[Instro]

Why is this in the anime thread?

Because its not ponies.

 

[cajunator]

The cynicism and sarcasm of the title character has EVERYTHING to do with AnimeGAF.

Gaf has never been about cynicism or sarcasm. You've been too long at sea.

 

[cajunator]

I dunno if you've noticed, but this isn't the manga thread.

It aint the daria/pony thread either.

 

[Chet Rippo]

It's a community thread.

 

[cajunator]

Don't remind me!

 

[sonicmj1]

Why is this in the anime thread?

Someone let the riffraff in.

 

[Sophia]

Don't remind me!

You will be reminded every day of your life, and the greatest comedy of 2011 will play too when you're reminded. @.@

 

[Femmeworth]

It would be rather easy to prove Femme wrong by listing manga, though; I mean, the number 1 yuri magazine has a 75% female readership and most of its authors are female. It just happens that non-gag yuri, like shoujo and josei, doesn't really get adapted into anime.

I know the situation with manga is better, but I'm not much of a manga reader so I don't know how much better.

Why is this in the anime thread?

*avatar quote*
*tag quote*

I guess that even with women writing for women, Japan is a pretty conservative place in general, and the society itself is male-dominated so even without men involved they're still in the equation.

Still, there are bright spots.

There definitely are.

 

[wonzo]

Why is this in the anime thread?

because Daria owns

 

[cajunator]

A slippery slope by any other name is a fucking cliff.

 

[Hitokage]

because Daria owns

I knew there was a reason I liked you!

 

[Chet Rippo]

Don't remind me!

It always has been. The fact that it's in a new section doesn't change anything.

 

[darkside31337]

Someone let the riffraff in.

I was misled at the time. The errors of my way were correct and my pony thoughts went into the thread they belonged in.

because Daria owns

Daria is the greatest American animated series of all time. But the rules are the rules!

 

[cajunator]

You don't see me talking about Daria or ponies!

What? You just did!

 

[Hitokage]

You don't see me talking about Daria or ponies!

My Little Basset Hound.


.... you know, maybe there are exceptions to your tag.

 

[BGBW]

Hyouka 14

I'm guessing next week will finally focus on the mystery of missing things.
This episode did seem to go quickly by I must say.

 

[Femmeworth]

My Little Basset Hound.


.... you know, maybe there are exceptions to your tag.

Depressed basset hounds discussing philosophy. I'd watch it.

 

[cajunator]

It always has been. The fact that it's in a new section doesn't change anything.

That's not true! Now we never get any new jun-
Oh.
OH.

 

[SDBurton]

because Daria owns

Truth.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Gundam Age 41

Do we really only have like nine or so more episodes to go? The C-Funnels will never get old seeing and I kind of wish other suits had it. The FawnFarsia comes close but it has flowers and a staff instead of swords, which isnt bad (actually is kind of cool, Id change it from being pinkish to a different color, but otherwise one of the better suits this gen).

Lots of flashbacks to bring everything into context with my favorite one

Spoiler

Asemu and Zehearto working together

. Pretty hyped for how this Luna Base war will go down.

 

[/XX/]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puHyO5JNOE0

I'm partial to this one dedicated to the r/a/dio pals:

D/a/ngo Mah N**** - /a/ feat. Bedford
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZVZrsdFDnQ

You could say that it is of questionable quality, but... does that matters when you can feel the love flowing?

Spoiler

Kuma-kun is cool and all, but Eggmun classy 'tuesd/a/ys' are the best!

 

[Crash Station]

Well, the vast majority of yuri (anime) is placated for straight men. :\ Of course the situation with yaoi isn't a whole lot better.

Vast majority? Are there even that many yuri shows, period?

I know, I'm just kind of OCD. :| It's partly why I haven't watched Hosoda's One Piece movie yet.

So watch 128 episodes of OP and then watch the movie. That's about all it spoils.

 

[survivor]

Binbougami ga 3

Keita's VA is pretty bad

I think next week's episode will cover the last part of the manga I read. So episode 5 should be all new material, can't wait.

 

[7Th]

I'm partial to this one dedicated to the r/a/dio pals:

D/a/ngo Mah N**** - /a/ feat. Bedford
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZVZrsdFDnQ

You could say that it is of questionable quality, but... does that matters when you can feel the love flowing?

Spoiler

Kuma-kun is cool and all, but Eggmun classy 'tuesd/a/ys' are the best!

I have a weakness for the "/a/ sings" series; the occasionally shitty singing is endearing.

 

[Articalys]

Hyouka 14

Spoiler

Ah, so that's where the fetch quest was going.

Fantastic music this episode, and great atmosphere during the Wildfire contest. Guest role from Sugita, and he even got a chance to say "kininarimasu". The manga club president is clearly an SNK fangirl, since her costume this time around was King from KoF.

I'm absolutely loving the Kanya Festa arc so far. Wonder if they'll need two more episodes to wrap everything up or just one. Probably the former.

Also, I was laughing at

Spoiler

Irisu spelling out the exact process she had used to ensnare Houtarou last arc to Eru

.

 

[wonzo]

Chitose get You! 4

I knew there was a reason I liked you!

Truth.

nakama!

i really should pickup the dvd's as i haven't seen the show in ages.

Daria is the greatest American animated series of all time. But the rules are the rules!

if MLP and Korra no Densetsu are fair game then I don't see why Daria can't be either as it's clearly the infinitely superior show

 

[cajunator]

Chitose get You! 4

nakama!

i really should pickup the dvd's as i haven't seen the show in ages.


if MLP and Korra no Densetsu are fair game then I don't see why Daria can't be either as it's clearly the infinitely superior show

You are very brave. I salute you.
Miss your crying penguin though.

 

[SDBurton]

But where do the lesbians come in?

Wait, don't answer that.