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[Razgriz-Specter]

Upotte Episode 5
this show just got weird.

 

[Narag]

Upotte Episode 5
this show just got weird.

I'm concerned for you if it took this long for you to feel that way.

Lovely av btw. Ace Combat 5 was so good.

 

[fertygo]

Oh dear. That kind of makes me hesitant to watch Brotherhood.

Few second scene make you hesitant that would not repeated again in 60+ episode series? Okay.

EDIT: oh wait there's more boobs jiggling in brotherhood but its involve something else.

 

[Dresden]

Accel World - 12

There's things that this show does well, where it's all about ROBOACTION and the way it plays around with the idea of a virtual world, and then . . . there's stuff where it just turns into a miserable harem. Predictably this incongruity is demarcated by the shifts between the in-game stuff and the 'real world' events.

Fortunately most of the episode focused on ROBOACTION, and the conclusion of the Calamity Armor stuff was pretty cool. Too much talking in between, but it was suitably climatic and the transition of the virtual world after the fight was nice.

 

[NewFresh]

Wonzo and firehawk should jump on the PGSM bandwagon.

There is a PGSM bandwagon? I've been away too long...

Can I call shotgun?

 

[Jex]

Few second scene make you hesitant that would not repeated again in 60+ episode series? Okay.

While I can't speak for future episodes I would stress that totally inappropriate moments of humour and levity are injected into the series on many occasions and I always find them distracting. It's actually part of a trend.

 

[Femmeworth]

Few second scene make you hesitant that would not repeated again in 60+ episode series? Okay.

It makes me worried about the integrity of the series as a whole.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

I'm concerned for you if it took this long for you to feel that way.

Lovely av btw. Ace Combat 5 was so good.

I thought it had just been silly up to the hand scene.

Thanks, was my favorite Ace Combat. Have to edit it better later.

 

[duckroll]

Accel World - 12

There's things that this show does well, where it's all about ROBOACTION and the way it plays around with the idea of a virtual world, and then . . . there's stuff where it just turns into a miserable harem. Predictably this incongruity is demarcated by the shifts between the in-game stuff and the 'real world' events.

Fortunately most of the episode focused on ROBOACTION, and the conclusion of the Calamity Armor stuff was pretty cool. Too much talking in between, but it was suitably climatic and the transition of the virtual world after the fight was nice.

Some day, I will be able to find all the ROBOACTION in this show edited into a single youtube video, which I can enjoy without all the garbage which makes this show unwatchable. At least, that's what I hope.

 

[Branduil]

Good god, Bones really has gone to shit over the years.

I can't believe you fell for that.

 

[Jex]

Some day, I will be able to find all the ROBOACTION in this show edited into a single youtube video, which I can enjoy without all the garbage which makes this show unwatchable. At least, that's what I hope.

I am pretty sure that someone is already working on that. It's just how the internet works.

 

[firehawk12]

Isn't actively sexuailzing her... kind of the point?

Well, for someone named Lust, I don't seem to recall her doing much in the way of "sexy time". lol

Well, those "arcs" in previous series were little more than a few character-centric episodes in a row to introduce and characterize a new Cure that appears part of the way through the series. Smile can't do that because it introduced all of its Cures at the beginning of the series, so I anticipate that it's going to stick to its usual even rotation of character episodes. I understand if that seems less substantial than the formula you're used to, though.

After Smile, I find that I'm a proponent of introducing all of the main characters at the beginning of the series. Mid-series Cure reveals are always fun, but Cure Muse's reveal in Suite kind of soured me on late character introductions after it revealed just how easy it is to botch them. She was integrated into the team well into the second half of the series, only received a couple of characterization episodes, and essentially became a background afterthought for the rest of the series due to her lack of interaction with the other main characters and the rush to make it to the endgame. Ultimately I'll take characters that are consistently well-established through the series over the momentary excitement of a new character, even if it means more episodic content.

Well, there's something exciting about a character who is a #GameChanger that blows up the dynamic of the show.

I haven't actually watched a new Precure all the way through, but even with Sailor Moon, the villain's plans would amp up to some mega confrontation. I guess they could just reset the world after this arc and then just have the enemies collect more evil energy or whatever it's called in the show why the Precures collect more decors. It's not like kids know to expect any more, I suppose. lol

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Some day, I will be able to find all the ROBOACTION in this show edited into a single youtube video, which I can enjoy without all the garbage which makes this show unwatchable. At least, that's what I hope.

Isn't that what the monthly sakuga videos are for?

 

[Dresden]

Some day, I will be able to find all the ROBOACTION in this show edited into a single youtube video, which I can enjoy without all the garbage which makes this show unwatchable. At least, that's what I hope.

ROBOACTION is made all the sweeter by wading through the garbage.

 

[dakkumauji]

Some day, I will be able to find all the ROBOACTION in this show edited into a single youtube video, which I can enjoy without all the garbage which makes this show unwatchable. At least, that's what I hope.

At this rate, it's basically watching selected episodes and disregard the rest of them. It's basically the same thing.

 

[duckroll]

Isn't that what the monthly sakuga videos are for?

Nah, I prefer something more focused. I would like to see entire fights if they're done well, and not just the best animated moments of those fights. I like the virtual world designs in the show too. It's just that the actual story makes it so unappealing.

At this rate, it's basically watching selected episodes and disregard the rest of them. It's basically the same thing.

Really? I'm open to recommendations!

 

[NewFresh]

Hey, man, until a few days ago the guy had been rocking an avatar for months that was secretly incredibly explicit! Something dark and cunning lurks behind those dead Nichijou eyes.

-_-

 

[Femmeworth]

I can't believe you fell for that.

I've got a bridge to sell to you.

 

[Makoto]

Yuki getting owned was one of the best parts!

 

[Dresden]

She looks high most of the time.

 

[dakkumauji]

Seitokai Yakuindomo 06

You know what, when this show switches it up and doesn't just toss out jokes one after another, it's pretty good. I was taken back by the idol ghost hunt and fighting robots sections and enjoyed them. The ghost hunt wasn't bad either. But, beach episode next so I guess it's back to rapid fire jokes again.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

Some day, I will be able to find all the ROBOACTION in this show edited into a single youtube video, which I can enjoy without all the garbage which makes this show unwatchable. At least, that's what I hope.

Embrace the moe.

 

[fertygo]

While I can't speak for future episodes I would stress that totally inappropriate moments of humour and levity are injected into the series on many occasions and I always find them distracting. It's actually part of a trend.

The anime actually cut a lot Arakawa's "sudden gag" and people actually complaint about that.

It makes me worried about the integrity of the series as a whole.

Because Arakawa not gave her "sexy" design and naming her "lust" for some reason.

 

[dakkumauji]

Really? I'm open to recommendations!

Episode 11 has pretty much been the only one full of full action action without the harem antics interrupting it.

Someone with more willpower to run through the other episodes will probably have to provide the time stamps for the other episodes.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

The anime actually cut a lot Arakawa's "sudden gag" and people actually complaint about that.

What works in manga format doesn't always work in anime.

 

[Dresden]

Embrace the moe.

their dead hearts will never understand Cartman's moe. (admittedly i've only watched the last two eps)

speaking of... I don't get why Black Lotus has boobs when her human counterpart's main trait seems to be that she has a flat chest.

Episode 11 has pretty much been the only one full of full action action without the harem antics interrupting it.

That episode has its share of stupidities, too.

But then Niko came and all was right with the world.

 

[madp]

Well, there's something exciting about a character who is a #GameChanger that blows up the dynamic of the show.

I haven't actually watched a new Precure all the way through, but even with Sailor Moon, the villain's plans would amp up to some mega confrontation. I guess they could just reset the world after this arc and then just have the enemies collect more evil energy or whatever it's called in the show why the Precures collect more decors. It's not like kids know to expect any more, I suppose. lol

Nah, the Bad End Kingdom isn't going anywhere until the finale. There's always the mid-season confrontation and the endgame confrontation, but both are always against the same opposing force. Usually mid-season there's some kind of power-up/revival of the true Big Bad and the Cures get wrecked within an inch of their lives until the last-minute appearance of a new Cure saves them, though in Smile it looks like that the Big Bad revival is just going to be met with a power-up.

Something about the villains' motives will have to change with the arrival of their leader and the Cures will have to operate differently in battle accordingly, but non-battle stuff (which comprises the majority of each episode) will probably remain largely the same. It's always going to festivals and baking cupcakes right up to the moment that they get slapped in the face with ENDGAME.

 

[Uchip]

I've got a bridge to sell to you.

dont buy it
the one I bought fell apart
shady bridge dealer if I ever saw one

 

[Hitokage]

There is a PGSM bandwagon? I've been away too long...

Can I call shotgun?

jman took front seat first a long time ago!

 

[Femmeworth]

Because Arakawa not gave her "sexy" design and naming her "lust" for some reason.

Lust was fine in the first adaptation, at least from what I recall.

dont buy it
the one I bought fell apart
shady bridge dealer if I ever saw one

I told you to buy the bridge insurance. They never listen.

 

[dakkumauji]

their dead hearts will never understand Cartman's moe. (admittedly i've only watched the last two eps)

speaking of... I don't get why Black Lotus has boobs when her human counterpart's main trait seems to be that she has a flat chest.

http://i.imgur.com/cUDOOl.jpg

Chest armor is probably a standard in all female mecha at this point.

 

[fertygo]

What works in manga format doesn't always work in anime.

I'm not the one that complaining though! just saying there's more complaint for the opposite.

Lust was fine in the first adaptation, at least from what I recall.

Still think few second of "lewd" (lol) that you can barely notice from sexy chara that maybe only happening once in whole series cannot ruin the integrity of the series.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

their dead hearts will never understand Cartman's moe. (admittedly i've only watched the last two eps)

speaking of... I don't get why Black Lotus has boobs when her human counterpart's main trait seems to be that she has a flat chest.

Because boobs are power.

 

[madp]

dont buy it
the one I bought fell apart
shady bridge dealer if I ever saw one

Back in the day, Femmeworth's pseudonym in the underworld of bridge-selling was Tacoma Narrows.

 

[Dresden]

Chest armor is probably a standard in all female mecha at this point.

Because boobs are power.

But flat is justice. (I mean, there's a reason why she's naked and DFC in almost every piece of promo art + the OP.)

Also, the scene at the end where Cartman starts crying as he stuffs himself with cookies was like... I don't know. It's the most hateful thing I've seen in a while.

 

[Branduil]

Back in the day, Femmeworth's pseudonym in the underworld of bridge-selling was Tacoma Narrows.

Is this an anime about anthropomorphized bridges?

 

[dimb]

speaking of... I don't get why Black Lotus has boobs when her human counterpart's main trait seems to be that she has a flat chest.

Because that's her idealized self maybe? I don't know. It doesn't have to be a one to one thing.

 

[KO Traveling Hobo]

But flat is justice. (I mean, there's a reason why she's naked and DFC in almost every piece of promo art + the OP.)

Also, the scene at the end where Cartman starts crying as he stuffs himself with cookies was like... I don't know. It's the most hateful thing I've seen in a while.

Goddamn I really need to finish the series. This sounds amazing.

 

[madp]

Is this an anime about anthropomorphized bridges?

Yes.

It's titled Bridge on the River Kawaii.

 

[Hitokage]

Well, there's something exciting about a character who is a #GameChanger that blows up the dynamic of the show.

There certainly is.

 

[Dresden]

Because that's her idealized self maybe? I don't know. It doesn't have to be a one to one thing.

true. just looks off on the design though, it'd be really sleek otherwise (along with the plate skirt)

Goddamn I really need to finish the series. This sounds amazing.

it was like the most concentrated dose of wahjah ever.

 

[Branduil]

Yes.

It's titled Bridge on the River Kawaii.

This needs to happen.

 

[Haly]

While it's true Arakawa specifically designed Lust to be sexually appealing, (her words were along the lines of "Women should be va-voom!"), she never indulged in blatant fanservice. Lust was always just kind of radiating effortless sex yet never flaunting it.

 

[dakkumauji]

Also, the scene at the end where Cartman starts crying as he stuffs himself with cookies was like... I don't know. It's the most hateful thing I've seen in a while.

I did cringed when that happened. Sure, there could be some reason behind it, but man did that not help the series in any way.

 

[madp]

While it's true Arakawa specifically designed Lust to be sexually appealing, (her words were along the lines of "Women should be va-voom!"), she never indulged in blatant fanservice. Lust was always just kind of radiating effortless sex yet never flaunting it.

Yes, there was a deliberate and careful balance. Attractive and alluring, yes; fap material, no.

This needs to happen.

Even if it has the potential to end anime as we know it? We're playing with fire here. We'd rue the overwhelming success of moe bridges for the rest of our lives, weeping gently from our bathtubs full of 500 yen coins.

 

[firehawk12]

Nah, the Bad End Kingdom isn't going anywhere until the finale. There's always the mid-season confrontation and the endgame confrontation, but both are always against the same opposing force. Usually mid-season there's some kind of power-up/revival of the true Big Bad and the Cures get wrecked within an inch of their lives until the last-minute appearance of a new Cure saves them, though in Smile it looks like that the Big Bad revival is just going to be met with a power-up.

Something about the villains' motives will have to change with the arrival of their leader and the Cures will have to operate differently in battle accordingly, but non-battle stuff (which comprises the majority of each episode) will probably remain largely the same. It's always going to festivals and baking cupcakes right up to the moment that they get slapped in the face with ENDGAME.

They're running out of holidays to base episodes around though! Well, I suppose there's nothing wrong with more dopey feel good adventures about being nakama and such. It's worked so far anyway.

There certainly is.

All Precure series need a Uranus and a Neptune!

 

[Chet Rippo]

Upotte Episode 5
this show just got weird.

Best show so far this year.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Best show so far this year.

It is pretty hilarious.
I laughed way more than I should have at the joke about British stubbornness.
Poor Eru.

 

[Grzi]

I found this to be very funny.

GODDAMNIT

 

[chickdigger802]

Best show so far this year.

idk about show, but easily some of the best thighs. And to draw good thighs require a certain level of passion.