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[Jex]

Wait are

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the two people in this screenshot guys? Or is one of them a girl?

SDBurton
Has trouble recognising women

 

[InfiniteNine]

So, basically, go back and watch Chaos;Head. Gotcha!

Well if you're going to watch adaptions of the Science series I'd tell you to go with Steins;Gate instead as it's at least a decent adaption.

 

[Brazil]

Well if you're going to watch adaptions of the Science series I'd tell you to go with Steins;Gate instead as it's at least a decent adaption.

Not if your plan is to submit yourself to a "combination of toxins and physical abuse".

SDBurton
Has trouble recognising women

It's anime.

It never hurts to ask.

 

[Ultimadrago]

Huh. You're missing out, firehawk.

Ha! I almost missed this.

Cartmanlickingtears.gif

 

[dakkumauji]

You're lucky that it doesn't happen every time someone mentions Evangelion.

I'm surprise that it doesn't happen every time.

 

[Lafiel]

You mean, you're determined to ignore it.

Every single past event in Jexhius life has determined him to ignore the implications of determinism; even though he knows deep in his heart that it's true.

Well, that's built on the assumption that we have free will.

It's always better to assume we have free will then we don't.

First animu I got to watch in 2+ months was Windy Tales (ep. 1), and while it immediately won me over with -flying cats- (omg), I was impressed overall by the craftsmanship of it - the sketchy, flexible watercolor aesthetic works perfectly for the quiet, mysterious atmosphere (a slice of life show with mood and tone! Whoda thunk it?) and never goes overboard with distorted character art, crazy color schemes, &c in the way that style tends to be abused. (See Yuasa, M.) Can't really judge the writing yet (

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actually, I don't remember WHAT happened - what sleep deprivation will do to you!

), but the direction is so far so good and it seems compelling.

Windy tales <3 <3 <3 it's probably the most perfect slice-of-life series imo, and it's very good at being a ghibli series even though it's not by ghibli.

So like, what the hell happened with Fujiko Mine? I wanted to watch it, but now I'm not so sure with the way y'all talk about it like it's the plague.

You could always watch the first two episodes and episode 6 if you are that curious to watch it, because those were some of the best episodes of last season imo, shame the rest of the series was so eh.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Welcome to the NHK 13 - end

Overall NHK just never took off for me. It had the pieces in place to be compelling but then quickly failed to ever capitalize and stimulate successes off of these deep investments made into the diversification of its portfolio. The anime remained too depressing at times with comedy that made me chuckle but then the next moment quickly made me regret that as characters consistently had to remind themselves that they are essentially losers in this world. When I look to anime I like to see and experience the green pastures of life, calm happy moments, that embrace and immortalize the ideas of friendship, fun, and just a good time. Many times this made me feel really uncomfortable and awkward and angry.

3 / 10. The only good things were awesome Sato and Yamazaki moments

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Actually did cry a bit when he and Sato had to part ways and we had that montage of all the times they had together. They really knew how to get to me, I can never take friends parting that well , miss them both

, the Ultimate Fantasy episodes

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the battles were great and then the reveal of Yamazaki as his party was like one of the best moments

, and the OP. Criticisms were just the annoying and needy Misaki who always ruined so many scenes, actually ruined the entire anime to me, and well most of the plot that was based around her, and just the tone of the anime.

Me whenever Misaki appeared.

 

[Soma]

You're lucky that it doesn't happen every time someone mentions Evangelion.

Ranking the female characters in the show is clearly a more engaging topic.

 

[madp]

I'm surprise that it doesn't happen every time.

Fortunately, we, generally being a reasonable group of people, are aware of just how vapid and meaningless the religious "symbolism" in Evangelion is so the debate never happens!

Sadly, in other corners of the internet, I imagine that there are still people working themselves into a tizzy over the cross-shaped explosions and the apocryphal references while, somewhere in Japan, Anno suddenly erupts in laughter without knowing the reason why.

 

[Ultimadrago]

Ranking the female characters in the show is clearly a more engaging topic.

You should blame the "greater than" and "less than" sign. They totally started it!

 

[Femmeworth]

Imagine if Oshii had directed Evangelion.

You should blame the "greater than" and "less than" sign. They totally started it!

Those damn crocodiles, always causing trouble.

 

[Lafiel]

Philoanimegaf up in this.

My stance: The universe is deterministic, but that does not absolve people from responsibility for their actions. It's just the responsibility is predetermined as well.

The illusion that we have responsibility is as real as the pleasure we feel when we have sex. (even if both are technically illusions).

I don't particularly like the arguments for Determinism, they're just generally more impressive than the arguments for Metaphysical Libertarianism. (Of course I shouldn't pretend that there are only two positions).

A compatibilist view along the lines of daniel dennett has always made the most sense to me within the context of my own personal experience and scientific views, by comparison hard determinism and metaphysical libertarianism make me go "wut" although the former is very fun to think about it!

 

[Dresden]

so Fuse's cast got listed

I didn't know that the Xam'd dude is directing though; I hope the movie turns out well, if it's not saddled with the burden of carrying out a narrative through 26 episodes of animu.

 

[madp]

You should blame the "greater than" and "less than" sign. They totally started it!

The best (and truest) stance to take is that all of the Evangelion girls are equally good.

Except Mari. Fuck Mari.

 

[Articalys]

.

 

[Femmeworth]

The best (and truest) stance to take is that all of the Evangelion girls are equally good.

Except Mari. Fuck Mari.

Amen.

 

[Chet Rippo]

Ranking the female characters in the show is clearly a more engaging topic.

Most definitely.

 

[SDBurton]

SDBurton
Has trouble recognising women

After what happened in Steins;Gate, it never hurts to ask.

 

[dakkumauji]

I hope you liked Connect and Magia, because ClariS has the job of singing the first Madoka movie's theme song, while Kalafina takes the reins for the second one.

Stick with who you know, and all that.

I really liked Connect but haven't been amazed by the limited things I heard from ClariS.

 

[Ryuukan]

The best (and truest) stance to take is that all of the Evangelion girls are equally good.

Except Mari. Fuck Mari.

Mari > all the rest combined

 

[madp]

Amen.

I suppose that I should clarify and say that I technically don't consider Mari to be a legitimate Evangelion character because she originates from a certain nameless adaptation of the series that I now and forever regard as 100% non-canonical, but if I were to momentarily entertain the opposing viewpoint, she would rank a very, very distant last among the other females.

 

[Lafiel]

Asuka >> All.

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Hey remember the time when we all had Asuka avatars? good times

 

[Haly]

Fuck Mari.

I played a game like that.

 

[Ryuukan]

I suppose that I should clarify and say that I technically don't consider Mari to be a legitimate Evangelion character because she originates from a certain nameless adaptation of the series that I now and forever regard as 100% non-canonical, but if I were to momentarily entertain the opposing viewpoint, she would rank a very, very distant last among the other females.

By "nameless adaption", you mean some of the most successful Japanese films ever made?

 

[darkside31337]

I hope you liked Connect and Magia, because ClariS has the job of singing the first Madoka movie's theme song, while Kalafina takes the reins for the second one.

Stick with who you know, and all that.

Bummer. Was hoping they'd make a new ending song that was inspired by the best ending song from the series.

 

[PdotMichael]

"forever alone" - Hikari Fanclub

It's okay... I have my four Hikari doujins and I know Hikari is the best.

 

[Chet Rippo]

By "nameless adaption", you mean some of the most successful Japanese films ever made?

He means "I DON'T LIKE THEM."

 

[Femmeworth]

By "nameless adaption", you mean some of the most successful Japanese films ever made?

Commercial success means nothing. Even the Star Wars prequels did well.

 

[Chet Rippo]

Commercial success means nothing.

Not true, it means they made money.

 

[Ryuukan]

Commercial success means nothing. Even the Star Wars prequels did well.

You should check out the Rebuild of Evangelion movies when you come back to the real world.

 

[Articalys]

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[7Th]

End of Evangelion > Eva TV >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Puchi-Eva >>>>>>>>>>>>> Rebuild

 

[Dresden]

Rebuild > Prebuild

plebs just can't see the revolutionary genius at play here.

 

[Brazil]

Now that I'm done with Fujiko, back to good anime!

Acchi Kocchi 11

Aww, they skipped the Christmas party? So much wasted potential there.

Perfect. Bwahahaha.

Dat final scene. Oh boy.

 

[Femmeworth]

You should check out the Rebuild of Evangelion movies when you come back to the real world.

I already did, they were mediocre.

 

[Lafiel]

End of Evangelion > Eva TV >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Puchi-Eva >>>>>>>>>>>>> Rebuild

Only the facts as presented by 7th™

 

[Instro]

Something about this made me laugh. I mean, it's such a niche topic that if you're already a Karuta/poets nerd you've probably already Uta Koi out because what other anime will ever be about this.

Well I was thinking more along the lines of Chihayafuru fans who might be interested. It's not quite at Hyouge Mono niche levels yet lol.

 

[Ryuukan]

Only the facts as presented by 7th™

If we were discussing magical girls inside hand-drawn cars, I would give a shit about that.

 

[Dresden]

speaking of Hyouge Mono... I think the translations are on indefinite hiatus. or something.

It'll never be translated.

 

[darkside31337]

Well, they're both going to be new songs... or do you mean you would have wanted one sung by the characters' seiyuu?

I just want a

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happy Sayaka x Kyoko

resolution with a nice ending song and maybe even a video montage. Thats all I'm asking for!

 

[madp]

By "nameless adaption", you mean some of the most successful Japanese films ever made?

Argumentum ad populum! If my favorite video game was rebooted as a brown-gray visceral cinematic FPS with a three-hour campaign and it sold more than every Call of Duty game combined, I'd still be just as justified in questioning its legitimacy if I believed that the changes harmed a significant aspect of the franchise.

speaking of Hyouge Mono... I think the translations are on indefinite hiatus. or something.

It'll never be subbed.

SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP DE GOZARU

 

[SDBurton]

Moyashimon - 01

I'm liking this show already.

 

[Ryuukan]

Argumentum ad populum! If my favorite video game was rebooted as a brown-gray visceral cinematic FPS with a three-hour campaign and it sold more than every Call of Duty game combined, I'd still be just as justified in questioning its legitimacy if I believed that the changes harmed a significant aspect of the franchise

Dear LegatoB:
See above.

 

[madp]

Dear LegatoB:
See above.

I dunno, it's becoming gratifying that I'm somehow able to get under the skin of AnimeGAF's malcontents so easily.

 

[Ryuukan]

I dunno, it's becoming gratifying that I'm somehow able to get under the skin of AnimeGAF's malcontents so easily.

Do you have a costume to match your shoujo villain persona?

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

so Fuse's cast got listed

I didn't know that the Xam'd dude is directing though; I hope the movie turns out well, if it's not saddled with the burden of carrying out a narrative through 26 episodes of animu.

We still don't know what studio is animating this, do we?

 

[Dresden]

We still don't know what studio is animating this, do we?

dunno, I remember hearing it was bones back in Spring. Don't think it's listed anywhere though?

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

dunno, I remember hearing it was bones back in Spring. Don't think it's listed anywhere though?

Bones would be the logical conclusion from the staff involved, but I haven't seen that confirmed.

 

[PdotMichael]

Binbougami Ga

yay, I have two animes on my watchlist now.

 

[Brazil]

Acchi Kocchi 12 -END-

Nice finale. They even managed to fit a vale tudo reference in there.

I'll miss this show. The characters were all funny, and the kawaii-ness was basically overkill.

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It sucks that Tsumiki and Io didn't actually get together in the end, though