dakkumauji
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Damn, that is catchy. That's probably ED dance of the season as well.
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Summer 2012 Anime |OT| Goddesses, canines, and killer MMOs!
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Damn, that is catchy. That's probably ED dance of the season as well.
Chet Rippo
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It's definitely made me more interested in the show at the very least.
PdotMichael
Banned
this season is full of great OPs/EDs.
I'm not sure if I will like the show but I will give it a shot.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
You guys know me all too well. :lol
It's definitely a guilty pleasure show because of the MJ. If it was about a real sport, (like RKB and basketball or Taishou Baseball Girls and... baseball) I wouldn't enjoy it it as much.
And there's :firehawk, but not really!
In the same way that Tsuritama could be a :cosmic shounen, except for the fact that the powering up is through fishing and not through fists.
Crash Station
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Well that's definitely different from anything in SZS.
Why do you hate fun?
Razgriz-Specter
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Natsu no Arashi! Akinai-chu
End, MAJOR disappointment.
End, MAJOR disappointment.
little by little the series built up the ending, then the 5 years later fake out, then nothing.
dude did finally get some salt though
dude did finally get some salt though
Femmeworth
Banned
I used to think there was hope for you. *shakes head*
Nothing fun about carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injuries.
Dedication Through Light
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Naruto Shippuden 269
The new ending theme (22) was pretty good (konohamaru ftw), only real criticism is a lack of Sasuke, but I guess that is justified by the content of the arc at this point in time.
For the actual episode, just Darui and the two shinobi who capture people by the words of the gourd which was just as awesome as it was in the manga.
The new ending theme (22) was pretty good (konohamaru ftw), only real criticism is a lack of Sasuke, but I guess that is justified by the content of the arc at this point in time.
For the actual episode, just Darui and the two shinobi who capture people by the words of the gourd which was just as awesome as it was in the manga.
Chet Rippo
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I'm not sure how that has anything to do with the pads themselves...
Femmeworth
Banned
If they are used improperly.
Let me guess...
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=21266
Bingo! Obvious Tanaka design is obvious.
I'm okay with this.
Chet Rippo
Member
Well yeah, improper use of most things can hurt you.
Bimbougami ga! 01:
Decently entertaining, though not personally in a laugh-out-loud way for me. Slapstick and screaming aren't really my thing, but it was slick, snappy, and absurd enough to make this a guaranteed season-long watch. I always like rude, indelicate female characters and Momiji excels in this regard.
For those still concerned about this being a "reference anime", there's nothing to fear. There were exactly three identifiable references in the episode and all were momentary and visual, not spoken. This is an actual comedy series.
Decently entertaining, though not personally in a laugh-out-loud way for me. Slapstick and screaming aren't really my thing, but it was slick, snappy, and absurd enough to make this a guaranteed season-long watch. I always like rude, indelicate female characters and Momiji excels in this regard.
For those still concerned about this being a "reference anime", there's nothing to fear. There were exactly three identifiable references in the episode and all were momentary and visual, not spoken. This is an actual comedy series.
dakkumauji
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Natsuyuki Rendezvous 01
Decided to watch this on a whim with no real expectations for it and I liked it. It isn't really slow, not a big fan of the main character, but I am liking the dead husband and his banter. It still looks nice, fish eyes girl isn't that creepy and the music is nice. Yes, the OP and the ED is very nice.
Jex
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I don't see a photo of Eureka...
Jex
Member
Have you seen all of Maison Ikkoku? If not, then I'd say you're wrong!
Femmeworth
Banned
People tend to use things improperly, especially when it comes to computers and ergonomics in general. I don't even use a mouse correctly and my desk isn't all that ergonomic.
You mean positive, right?Naruto Shippuden 269
The new ending theme (22) was pretty good (konohamaru ftw), only real criticism is a lack of Sasuke, but I guess that is justified by the content of the arc at this point in time.
For the actual episode, just Darui and the two shinobi who capture people by the words of the gourd which was just as awesome as it was in the manga.
Binbougami ga! 1
Wow, that was actually incredible. I flipped through the first chapter a short while ago in preparation for this and they nailed everything spot-on, with just the right levels of comedy and seriousness. HanaKana and Yumi Uchiyama play off each other pretty well, and if they can keep up this pace and level of humor this will be a real winner.
Wow, that was actually incredible. I flipped through the first chapter a short while ago in preparation for this and they nailed everything spot-on, with just the right levels of comedy and seriousness. HanaKana and Yumi Uchiyama play off each other pretty well, and if they can keep up this pace and level of humor this will be a real winner.
How exactly do you misuse a mousepad?
Master Milk
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Same reason I watched it. I like the main guy, though.
The Manager was surprisingly really cute when they went out to eat.
Well... there's more than one way people will get carpal tunnel from those mousepads.
Chet Rippo
Member
Ladies VS Butlers! 6
So she's pretending to be a guy because her father is a piece of shit and wants her to graduate as a guy? Well shit. The whole episode is basically from her perspective with her trying hard to disguise the fact that she's indeed a woman. Though with a flat chest like her, it's not too difficult, seeing as Hino saw her topless and didn't even bat an eye. In the end was pretty heart warming with her chance to dress up like a lady without actually being found out. And now it seems she has also fallen in love with Hino like many other girls. Fun episode overall.
You say that like it was a bad thing.
Kids on Slope Ep. 1 - 7
I think I will be flamed by saying this, but my impressions are quite mild on this one. It is a confusing one for me, since I love the atmosphere, the music and the theme of the series, but the art style, half of the characters and the romance situations keeps me feeling a bit iffy about this. I guess, for one, I will never like any story telling about a romantic relationship that comes from Japan since only few have kept me interested without cringing on how hopeless the characters are at talking to girls. I honestly can't remember when was the last time I have enjoyed those kind of stories (Toradora! I guess)
Too bad, because I love how the two main characters come together and play music. also, their interaction is quite heart warming and emotive in a more realistic way. However, when the other sex comes into play, they just fumble around and keep get themselves into awkward moments. At least the series is interesting enough to keep me engaging throughout.
I guess by now I am looked upon as the guy who hates good thing, but there you go.
I think I will be flamed by saying this, but my impressions are quite mild on this one. It is a confusing one for me, since I love the atmosphere, the music and the theme of the series, but the art style, half of the characters and the romance situations keeps me feeling a bit iffy about this. I guess, for one, I will never like any story telling about a romantic relationship that comes from Japan since only few have kept me interested without cringing on how hopeless the characters are at talking to girls. I honestly can't remember when was the last time I have enjoyed those kind of stories (Toradora! I guess)
Too bad, because I love how the two main characters come together and play music. also, their interaction is quite heart warming and emotive in a more realistic way. However, when the other sex comes into play, they just fumble around and keep get themselves into awkward moments. At least the series is interesting enough to keep me engaging throughout.
I guess by now I am looked upon as the guy who hates good thing, but there you go.
Dedication Through Light
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Binbougami ga 1
Ichiko Sakura is possibly at Medaka level of terribleness. I don't understand why these type of characters have to be present, they always ruin enjoyment of some decent moments. Ugh! The anime is somewhat watchable I guess, hopefully there is a side cast revealed and fleshed out soon or Ill probably just grow bored.
The action is decent, and I chuckled once or twice.
Ichiko Sakura is possibly at Medaka level of terribleness. I don't understand why these type of characters have to be present, they always ruin enjoyment of some decent moments. Ugh! The anime is somewhat watchable I guess, hopefully there is a side cast revealed and fleshed out soon or Ill probably just grow bored.
The action is decent, and I chuckled once or twice.
Binbougami Ga - 01
This was amazing. Loving the two leads and the humor had me in stitches. Yuru Yuri has some competition!
I haven't read the manga, but I'm looking forward to meeting the pink haired girl (Ranmaru?).
This was amazing. Loving the two leads and the humor had me in stitches. Yuru Yuri has some competition!
Momiji is so childish, calling Ichiko "Thunder Tits". Pfft hahaha!
I haven't read the manga, but I'm looking forward to meeting the pink haired girl (Ranmaru?).
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Wait - there is an ending though?
It's just not the "last episode" iirc.
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Natsuyuki Rendezvous
I thought this was going to be yet another sad sack friendzone anime, but
at least the guy grows at a pair the end. He even says NTR.
It feels like a fairly simple romcom though, but hey, at least it's not a bunch of high school kids being all teen-angsty.
Not all, and I feel it's justified. I can certainly see why it could be deemed an acquired taste.
And you're right with that criticism, it becomes pretty obvious that half of the plot unfolds through pure happenstance. It does becomes a little too melodramatic in spots. It shines whenever it decides to focus on the blossoming bromance, and in turn the music.
Chet Rippo
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Binbougami ga 1
Ichiko Sakura is possibly at Medaka level of terribleness. I don't understand why these type of characters have to be present, they always ruin enjoyment of some decent moments. Ugh! The anime is somewhat watchable I guess, hopefully there is a side cast revealed and fleshed out soon or Ill probably just grow bored.
The action is decent, and I chuckled once or twice.
Your disdain for Medaka just makes me want to watch it even more.
hosannainexcelsis
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Like Ano Natsu?
I haven't gotten around to watching this episode yet, but unless the anime has drastically changed the tone, Natsuyuki doesn't seem very comedic to me.
I dunno if anyone's posted anything about it yet (too tired to go back and check right now), but I'm just back from Day 1 of Japan Expo in Paris. There was notably a panel with Maruyama Masao - which I unfortunately missed due to horrible waiting queues - but from which a friend's provided me with the most interesting bits.
On Sakamichi no Apollon: He's mentioned that they knowingly went all out on the budget for the performance scenes. However, he is aware that they will not be making this money back (just why did you have to bomb, oldtaminA 2.0?), which is already not looking great for the studio's future. He said you shouldn't expect such animated scenes from MAPPA in the future.
Someone apparently also asked why they didn't make use of 2 cours to adapt the manga - he said people had told him from the beginning that even making just 2 episodes of Sakamichi no Apollon would be crazy, so getting one cour was already big enough of a gamble as it stands. Nothing too surprising here.
He's also tackled the issue of Yume Miru Kikai - how the production was really looking to be a big hurdle (people apparently overestimate the amount of work that'd been achieved before Kon's passing away, I don't know much about it myself), and how he still plans on giving his best on it. But he reminded people that he's now 70, and thinks he can still dedicate time in the next three years to work on it, but probably not more. He seemed pretty sad about it.
Finally, he wants to work on 8 1-hour long Pluto OVAs, as it'd be a nice way to end his career - beginning with Astro Boy, ending with another Tezuka work. But I don't remember whether my friend told me if this was actually a project in the works (it might be, considering how he's given precise details regarding the running time) or purely delusional. You might want to wait for a better report by someone who actually attended the talk, sorry!
Now I hope to make it on time for the Sunrise panel on Saturday. >_<
On Sakamichi no Apollon: He's mentioned that they knowingly went all out on the budget for the performance scenes. However, he is aware that they will not be making this money back (just why did you have to bomb, oldtaminA 2.0?), which is already not looking great for the studio's future. He said you shouldn't expect such animated scenes from MAPPA in the future.
Someone apparently also asked why they didn't make use of 2 cours to adapt the manga - he said people had told him from the beginning that even making just 2 episodes of Sakamichi no Apollon would be crazy, so getting one cour was already big enough of a gamble as it stands. Nothing too surprising here.
He's also tackled the issue of Yume Miru Kikai - how the production was really looking to be a big hurdle (people apparently overestimate the amount of work that'd been achieved before Kon's passing away, I don't know much about it myself), and how he still plans on giving his best on it. But he reminded people that he's now 70, and thinks he can still dedicate time in the next three years to work on it, but probably not more. He seemed pretty sad about it.
Finally, he wants to work on 8 1-hour long Pluto OVAs, as it'd be a nice way to end his career - beginning with Astro Boy, ending with another Tezuka work. But I don't remember whether my friend told me if this was actually a project in the works (it might be, considering how he's given precise details regarding the running time) or purely delusional. You might want to wait for a better report by someone who actually attended the talk, sorry!
Now I hope to make it on time for the Sunrise panel on Saturday. >_<
Natsuyuki Rendezvous 1
I love to start watching shows without knowing anything about it beforehand, haha. I went in thinking this was just another sad tale of unrequited love or something like that...
The show isn't particularly attractive visually (dat ugly CD door, ugh), but it's serviceable.
Sweet short-haired girl superiority.
This is another one I'll keep watching. The potential for drama seems pretty big.
I love to start watching shows without knowing anything about it beforehand, haha. I went in thinking this was just another sad tale of unrequited love or something like that...
But there's also some kind of male Menma sticking around!
The show isn't particularly attractive visually (dat ugly CD door, ugh), but it's serviceable.
Sweet short-haired girl superiority.
This is another one I'll keep watching. The potential for drama seems pretty big.
And I have a thing for first episode confessions.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Did you catch the Namco Bandai event today?
If so how creepy were those Naruto costumes in person?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Yes, but Kanna
loses BIG TIME
Friend-zone characters get exactly what they deserve!
As for whether or not it's a romcom, I mean, it's not exactly Ghost, but a love triangle between a ghost, a girl and a guy seems ripe for "hilarious" hijincks.
Leave Kanna alone. :/
hosannainexcelsis
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Depressing. Sounds like Mappa is already dead. At least we got those great performances out of them.
This is never going to happen.
I would love to see this, but again, I don't think this is going to happen. Why must reality be so cruel?
Thanks for the report, as sad as it is. I wish the industry was more aligned with Maruyama's desires.
Kaito was asshole. The reason the series sucked.
Ultimadrago
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