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[cajunator]

Indeed.

Tsuritama is what a true stylish anime looks like. Schizophrenic editing and jarring, random visual style shifts does not make stylish. It's just messy. SHAFT am cry.

Although that's not to say that one could not use deliberately disorienting editing (I mean, Tsuritama, which we are praising, and the other shows by the real Kenji Nakamura do this in particular often, but as a proper device of constructing the show rather than a cheap parlor trick gimmick) and visual style shifts as part of their style, but for the SHAFToids, it's nothing more than a crutch because most of them don't know how to make interesting things without them. It's like the anime equivalent of a dutch angle but worse because it encompasses multiple things.

Eh, I like both styles. Batshit insane editing and jarring changes makes for interesting watching, but it can get tiresome I suppose.

 

[Risette]

are camera angles your nemesis?

Camera angles, camera movements, editing, color usage.

Although, not my enemy perhaps. I just have a knack for noticing them well. They are pretty important.

 

[duckroll]

Tari Tari - Episode 4

Interesting developments. I think I've underestimated how good the dramatic arcs for this series could become. Looking forward to seeing where this is going to lead. What I like about this series most so far is that there isn't an artificial level of success granted to the characters simply because they are the protagonists. In fact, it's mostly varying levels of failure so far.

 

[wonzo]

Tari Tari 4

eyecatch moe~

This show's starting to lay on the :firehawk thick and fast with this episode and thank god for that! I wonder when we'll get a Wien flashback at the beginning of an episode.

 

[Uchip]

Camera angles, camera movements, editing, color usage.

Although, not my enemy perhaps. I just have a knack for noticing them well. They are pretty important.

sheeeeeit
why do you even watch anime if its just frustrating?

 

[Articalys]

Tari Tari 4


This show's starting to lay on the :firehawk thick and fast with this episode and thank god for that! I wonder when we'll get a Wien flashback at the beginning of an episode.

Seeing as we've already had a flashback for everyone else, I'd say next week.

 

[Tomat]

Seeing as we've already had a flashback for everyone else, I'd say next week.

Probably comes with the passion.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

That girl apparently has grown quicker than the others. She's ashamed of her height.

That explains everything.

 

[Risette]

sheeeeeit
why do you even watch anime if its just frustrating?

To appreciate the truly accomplished works.

Anime is in a better state than gaming, at least.

 

[Uchip]

To appreciate the truly accomplished works.

Anime is in a better state than gaming, at least.

I think we are just getting older and more easily bored of everything
if only there was a cure for boredom

 

[Hitokage]

AKB0048 13

Thank you, Kawamori.

 

[Branduil]

To appreciate the truly accomplished works.

Anime is in a better state than gaming, at least.

I don't know about that. There's no Steam for anime.

 

[Risette]

I think we are just getting older and more easily bored of everything
if only there was a cure for boredom

Well, I can find a new game that is genuinely good nearly everyday thanks to an extensive amount of games that I wasn't around for yet due to being relatively young. But the future doesn't look good.

I don't know about that. There's no Steam for anime.

Steam is a store. There are lots of good stores for anime, like Rightstuf.

 

[firehawk12]

Tari Tari 4
This show's starting to lay on the :firehawk thick and fast with this episode and thank god for that! I wonder when we'll get a Wien flashback at the beginning of an episode.

You know, I've been thinking. I wonder if it's just something I've become tuned to because of how compressed most anime is nowadays. Like, if this was a 26 or 52 episode series, would they have started with what could only be interpreted as DEAD MOM flashback in the opening scene of the series?

Even though I prefer K-On!! over K-On!, I'll be the first to admit that without all the random hijinks in the first season, all the Azu-cat/third year regret stuff wouldn't have been as effective. And even then, because S2 had room to show a full year, they didn't have to load the entire series with Azu-cat being lonely episodes (in fact, there's only really the handful).

I'm not really sure if I'm necessarily against going for the quick hit of :firehawk as soon as possible. I like Tamayura and DEAD DAD is about as obvious as you can get when it comes to that type of story (since even if you haven't gone through the trauma of losing a parent, you can easily imagine what life would be like if you were placed in that situation). It's just something I've started more to enjoy on an intellectual level than on an emotional level, and I'm not sure that's what these writers/directors are going for. lol

 

[BGBW]

I thought new YuruYuri was today not tomorrow

AKB and YuruYuri Mondays. Shame today is the last one.

Also, the ending credits for this show are so good that I don't even skip them.

One should never skip the OP and ED when watching a show on a weekly basis. ＮＥＶＥＲ.

Jinrui #3-4

Actually, there weren't any backgrounds to speak of for large parts of part deux.

They were in Bleach.

Nine is in... a lot of marriages.

I think we are waifus because of some mass IRC wedding she had.

Looks like I chose the times to go into that room wisely.

If anyone wants to marry Nine they need my blessing, since I am her de facto older brother.

And the roleplay continues. I thought I was on GAF not Gaia.

I don't think it's an opinion. The entirety of the Red Nosed Reindeer is a very moving and emotional story.

Indeed. Bullying is not fun and I'm glad Rudolf came out on top.

Don't you forget it!

http://h11.abload.de/img/tumblr_m6u8gmpjsp1r4ip1jok.gif

... Hey! Wait a second!

Hey don't bring me into this Avatar argument. I didn't even bother going to see it since I had already seen a 3D film.

I wonder what an animu-Gaf civil war would be like?

We had it in this thread earlier, tea vs coffee.

Good god.... Sword Art Online 3 was a debbie downer.

Funny way to say a riot and a half.

Ro Kyu Bu - 01

Count me out. First anime I've dropped since Kaze no Stigma.

So this is the new challenge anime then?

Kids on the Slope 1

Wow, that was super gay.

Yes, it was indeed jolly.

 

[Branduil]

Steam is a store. There are lots of good stores for anime, like Rightstuf.

Well, Steam would be more like Crunchyroll if you bought anime on Crunchyroll instead of streaming it.

 

[cajunator]

To appreciate the truly accomplished works.

Anime is in a better state than gaming, at least.

Well, that's definitely true. gaming is in a sad, sad state.
The future of Anime is much more hopeful, albeit creatively and not so much economically.

 

[Uchip]

The future of Anime is much more hopeful, albeit creatively and not so much economically.

is it though? we're starting to get more reboots of older franchises now
and many of the good anime are based on LNs and games

that and the movies are basically all hosoda now that kon isnt here and ghibli isnt as good as it used to be, at least imo

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Well, Steam would be more like Crunchyroll if you bought anime on Crunchyroll instead of streaming it.

You're thinking more of something like iTunes and Google Play there.

 

[firehawk12]

You're thinking more of something like iTunes and Google Play there.

CR sold downloads for a second before realizing what a bad idea that was and moving strictly to a sub model.

 

[BGBW]

A gap in the market. Go forth and start your new business.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

CR sold downloads for a second before realizing what a bad idea that was and moving strictly to a sub model.

It's great for CR, who only distribute licensed properties in local markets. It's terrible for the owners of the IP.

I still don't get why there isn't even one single online distribution medium where people can buy anime and download it to their computer legally. The American media companies would be completely mindbroken if they found out about Japan's inability to monetize their content. The Americans spend a lot of time whining about piracy but when it comes down to it, they have allowed many methods of buying movies, music, comics, magazines, porn, whatever and immediately downloading it to your computer or mobile device. They WANT your money, desperately. I don't get that feeling from Japan at all, and yet the industry struggles.

 

[Hitokage]

that and the movies are basically all hosoda now that kon isnt here and ghibli isnt as good as it used to be, at least imo

Establishing a monopoly is all part of the plan.

 

[cajunator]

is it though? we're starting to get more reboots of older franchises now
and many of the good anime are based on LNs and games

that and the movies are basically all hosoda now that kon isnt here and ghibli isnt as good as it used to be, at least imo

I think overall there is way more creativity going on in anime. videogames have more quickly been infested with gamers making games in an insular environment, to the point where creativity really doesnt exist much outside of the indie games community. You could argue this is going on with anime, but I think there is still plenty of creativity going on in some studios. although this really is comparing apples to oranges in ways. Animation can go a lot more places than videogames can. Thats not to say videogames are completely devoid of creativity. there is still a handful of games every year that look pretty fresh. I dunno, maybe I'm being too quick to leave them for dead. entertainment in general is kind of hitting a brick wall. Everything has been done and you are seeing more and more sequels to things that worked before because its the safe bet. Companies can no longer afford to take risks and get creative for fear of being shuttered with one particularly costly mistake. So we are left with tons of rehashes, reboots, and updated retreads.

 

[Firemind]

Oh, you guys were talking about that little girls' basketball club. And here I thought you were talking about Chu Bra. I was confused for a minute since that one should be right up your alley.

 

[firehawk12]

It's great for CR, who only distribute licensed properties in local markets. It's terrible for the owners of the IP.

I still don't get why there isn't even one single online distribution medium where people can buy anime and download it to their computer legally. The American media companies would be completely mindbroken if they found out about Japan's inability to monetize their content. The Americans spend a lot of time whining about piracy but when it comes down to it, they have allowed many methods of buying movies, music, comics, magazines, porn, whatever and immediately downloading it to your computer or mobile device. They WANT your money, desperately. I don't get that feeling from Japan at all, and yet the industry struggles.

Unless they sell anime episodes for 30 bucks each, there's really nothing they can do without ruining their physical market. They could always do the AKB scam and promise handshakes with the voice actors or something with each BD purchased.

Oh, you guys were talking about that little girls' basketball club. And here I thought you were talking about Chu Bra. I was confused for a minute since that one should be right up your alley.

Feminism through underwear!

 

[Kagami]

Oh, you guys were talking about that little girls' basketball club. And here I thought you were talking about Chu Bra. I was confused for a minute since that one should be right up your alley.

Chu-Bra anime is pretty boring, just like the manga.

 

[Jintor]

There's probably a really interesting paper to write about physical v digital in a variety of markets.

 

[Risette]

is it though? we're starting to get more reboots of older franchises now
and many of the good anime are based on LNs and games

that and the movies are basically all hosoda now that kon isnt here and ghibli isnt as good as it used to be, at least imo

What's wrong with reboots, adaptations, etc as long as they're good?

 

[cajunator]

What's wrong with reboots, adaptations, etc as long as they're good?

In many cases, reboots/adaptations are actually turning out better than the originals.

 

[Uchip]

What's wrong with reboots, adaptations, etc as long as they're good?

he made an assertion about creativity, not quality

 

[Risette]

he made an assertion about creativity, not quality

Creativity does not require originality.

That may sound stupid but think about it for a second...

 

[Kagami]

Unless they sell anime episodes for 30 bucks each, there's really nothing they can do without ruining their physical market.

For the Japanese market, adult (porn) OVAs are sold in download form (NSFW) to some degree (for between $15 and $35 per episode), but for non-adult stuff it's virtually non-existent except for a handful of special exceptions (e.g. the Training With Hinako series can be bought via download for PCs, but that company also sells Android versions of them with no region restrictions; they seem to like selling everywhere they can.)

I was under the impression that one can buy permanent episodes of various U.S.-licensed anime from the U.S. iTunes store, though. Is that gone now?

 

[Uchip]

Creativity does not require originality.

That may sound stupid but think about it for a second...

id rather you extrapolate so that I don't have to solve your riddles

 

[dimb]

Creativity does not require originality.

That may sound stupid but think about it for a second...

No, they're kind of just tied together and you're blundering around with semantics.

I guess I might be willing to agree that remakes have the potential to push creative boundaries, but they usually don't. Movement outside of the original text is complicated, and still restricted to boundaries that might not otherwise exist by being beholden to an existing entity. We certainly aren't seeing much creativity in regards to anime remakes and reboots.

 

[Risette]

I guess I might be willing to agree that remakes have the potential to push creative boundaries, but they usually don't.

I'm glad we agree.

Not moving forward is far better than the degenerative state of gaming that shows no sign of slowing down.

 

[Jarmel]

Best Hyouka episodes: Ep12-14

Great Hyouka episodes: Ep4-5, 8, 11

Good Hyouka episodes: Ep7, 10

Okay Hyouka episodes: Ep1, 3, 9

Bad Hyouka episodes: Ep2, 6, 11.5

I was this closing to dropping the show due to the shitfest that is episode 6. I'm probably going to catch up later today and tomorrow.

 

[/XX/]

Steam is a store. There are lots of good stores for anime, like Rightstuf.

Well, are we including Steamworks into the whole picture? I consider Steam a facilitator that as a whole is a far more important aspect than the audience a developer can access though the store service itself. I think that a better comparison in the animation industry would be with something on the producer's side, like Bandai Channel.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

A quick news blast for the movie scene:

- The Blue Exorcist film now has a date locked down, barely making the 2012 cut with a December 28 theater debut.

- A brief new 15 second teaser for the Hunter × Hunter: Phantom Rouge film that doesn't show much of anything, plus a slightly modified poster:

BLue Exorcist doesnt seem like it is canon movie fortunately. Cant imagine they would have been able to fit the last arc in a movie. Hopefully its big enough that they still consider continuing the anime someday and if Viz can pick it up before 2015.

Hisoka is in it too? Sounds like it will be really ambitious with the amount of Phantom Troupe members they have to work with.. Hope its lengthy.

I haven't kept up with or watched any of the summer anime this year, so what would you say are the shows worth watching so far?

There's not much on the action front this season, so I will just suggest Kokoro Connect for school life personality switching, Koi to Senkyo to Chocolate for its election school life antics, and Arcana Famiglia for deep character interactions, comedy, drama, and fun.

 

[NewFresh]

Tsuritama 2

It's so nice to have a show with a visual style that is so distinctive and colorful while remaining pleasing and cohesive rather than clashing and jumbled. What I'm saying is, it looks nice. Shaft, take note.

She's a looker all right. Too bad that's all it has going for it.

I think we are just getting older and more easily bored of everything
if only there was a cure for boredom

This is why there is so much weird porn out there.

 

[Firemind]

NTR is the spice of life I'd say.

 

[Uchip]

This is why there is so much weird porn out there.

Weird porn as a result of boredom?
interesting hypothesis, but id say it has more to do with repressed, unsatisfied urges

 

[Defuser]

Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita ep 4
Amazing! This is better than Bakuman.

 

[Risette]

Well, are we including Steamworks into the whole picture? I consider Steam a facilitator that as a whole is a far more important aspect than the audience a developer can access though the store service itself. I think that a better comparison in the animation industry would be with something on the producer's side, like Bandai Channel.

What does Steamworks do?

I only use Steam for chat so idk. :<

 

[BGBW]

NTR is the spice of life I'd say.

Then I guess life has been over seasoned.

 

[Basileus777]

What does Steamworks do?

I only use Steam for chat so idk. :<

It's Steam's client features that publishers can use, ie matchmaking, DRM, cloud saves etc.

 

[/XX/]

What does Steamworks do?

STEAMWORKS
http://www.steampowered.com/steamworks/

Steamworks as part of the Steam infrastructure offers support and tools to the developers in order to incorporate integrally their products into the platform Valve Corporation provides. A seamless framework of the services they offer for games published on their store (or not in the case of the PS3 platform).

Not only the content made is the whole package to present, and if Steamworks APIs help the developer to incorporate in the game various of this features they would have had to work in individually otherwise, then I think Valve Corporation acts as more than a mere distribution channel provider, hence their "facilitator" position I mentioned before.

Of course this is all debatable, and maybe comparisons like these ones on my part aren't good ones thinking on the peculiarities of each medium.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Phi Brain 2 ep 16

I don't think I would call the episode boring, but it just lacked the intensity of previous episodes. Perhaps its because Im not really a fan of Ana, or his plots but. Maybe if the intensity of the puzzle had were taken up several notches it would have been good. Next episode looks better though.

 

[chickdigger802]

Jinrui 4

i learned much about the world from this. Those elves really do remind me of Grail Kun.

hunterxhunter?

Anyhow good times, hope it keeps up with the wack.

 

[Defuser]

Hyouka ep 14
Chitanda is a beast in cooking. 20 mins seems short to cook many dishes.