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Summer 2012 Anime |OT2| Of Suspended Anime Due To Olympics
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Gutsy Frog
Banned
Yes, it is.
You'll see some very good competition later on; competition so good I converted.
Is it really that good? I checked the first episode and thought it was incredibly boring.
Chet Rippo
Member
That's not saying much.
Yes. Episode twelve on has been incredible.
hah, okay. I saw your impassioned defense for Apocalypse Zero on a couple of different sites last night and that post looked uncannily familiar to the things I'd already read.
Considering your impeccable taste in Tari Tari girls, I have no choice but to give your words careful attention.
Gutsy Frog
Banned
Oh yeah, the Apocalypse Zero OVA also includes this kick-ass song: [NSFW AS HELL] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxwUK0OcSTA
I've personally found it excellent throughout. I'm aware that many people here don't find the show's style appealing, and that's fine too.
edit: okay, maybe I'm exaggerating it a little bit. But I really do love the show.
Right here.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Trust me if you found the first episode boring just stop watching. It is what it is and it doesn't change in its delivery throughout the rest of the series. I've found it a complete bore to watch, its actually insulting how much effort they put into a show that is quite intentional at being excessively dull. The only time I can say I enjoyed the show at all was the arc around ep 4/5.
Usual Kyoanus boring stuff.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Mawaru-Penguindrum 17:
It's actually not subtle the way the Mawaru-Penguindrum logo has been inching it's way up the subway line diagram during the eyecatch. Last episode, the logo hit a bend in the diagram, and this episode is the one where the turning point is passed. Suddenly, the entire point of everything is revealed. Also, LOL at Esmerelda holding the basket full of rose petals and throwing them all over the screen when Masako was holding the Gatling gun. That was a nice little bit of knowing humor there. From here on out, I guess it's Utena 2.0.
For roughly 10 or so episodes, there wasn't any ROCK OVER JAPAN at all, but it made it's return last episode. This is the first time it happened to Kanba and Shouma though in a long time, something they even mentioned to Himari-Hat. I was actually kind of happy to see it again TBH. I never thought I would live to see the day when I would say I was happy to see a sequence of stock animation again.
It's actually not subtle the way the Mawaru-Penguindrum logo has been inching it's way up the subway line diagram during the eyecatch. Last episode, the logo hit a bend in the diagram, and this episode is the one where the turning point is passed. Suddenly, the entire point of everything is revealed. Also, LOL at Esmerelda holding the basket full of rose petals and throwing them all over the screen when Masako was holding the Gatling gun. That was a nice little bit of knowing humor there. From here on out, I guess it's Utena 2.0.
For roughly 10 or so episodes, there wasn't any ROCK OVER JAPAN at all, but it made it's return last episode. This is the first time it happened to Kanba and Shouma though in a long time, something they even mentioned to Himari-Hat. I was actually kind of happy to see it again TBH. I never thought I would live to see the day when I would say I was happy to see a sequence of stock animation again.
Crash Station
Member
Space Bros 19
That was such a feels episode even if absolutely nothing happened to progress the plot. And now I know how to make Udon!
That was such a feels episode even if absolutely nothing happened to progress the plot. And now I know how to make Udon!
Ultimadrago
Member
The design isn't hideous enough.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Hyouka 16:
I'm really liking this character development in Fukube. He was always very carefree before, but he's moving with a sense of purpose now, which I like. Chitanda arrives to see
in the hallway.
Nooooooooooooooooo not Gitaaaaaaaaaaaah!
No one can resist Chitanda's curiosity. Not even Mayaka.
Oreki, I never thought he could make the light completely disappear from Chitanda's eyes, but man oh man he pulled it off brilliantly! XD
So I guess next week will be the conclusion. Can't wait! XD
I'm really liking this character development in Fukube. He was always very carefree before, but he's moving with a sense of purpose now, which I like. Chitanda arrives to see
Oreki's sister
Nooooooooooooooooo not Gitaaaaaaaaaaaah!
No one can resist Chitanda's curiosity. Not even Mayaka.
Oreki, I never thought he could make the light completely disappear from Chitanda's eyes, but man oh man he pulled it off brilliantly! XD
So I guess next week will be the conclusion. Can't wait! XD
Hyouka Episode 16
argh why isn't it next week already
Another great episode that focused more on the four main characters this time. I absolutely love the interactions and body language from each character. It all feels so lively. This show doesn't usually rely on humor but man this episode had me laughing a lot. The mystery culprit is still at large with Oreki starting to get somewhere with the whole development. Satoshi's sudden outburst was interesting to watch and I wonder if this will all play a part in the next arc. That ending with Chitanda was hilariously adorable too.
Also, poor Mayaka. ;_;
argh why isn't it next week already
Another great episode that focused more on the four main characters this time. I absolutely love the interactions and body language from each character. It all feels so lively. This show doesn't usually rely on humor but man this episode had me laughing a lot. The mystery culprit is still at large with Oreki starting to get somewhere with the whole development. Satoshi's sudden outburst was interesting to watch and I wonder if this will all play a part in the next arc. That ending with Chitanda was hilariously adorable too.
Also, poor Mayaka. ;_;
They could learn from JC Staff. Or PA Works. Not stuck in some middle ground between comedy and slice of life; neither funny nor has coming of age as a defining characteristic.
Dedication Through Light
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Star Driver 19
The day with the trio was actually fun, one of my favorite episode when Wako, Takuto, and Sugata are all together. I cant help but feel it means something may separate them or cause them to go separate ways in a few more episodes. Hopefully Im wrong.
For the fight
The day with the trio was actually fun, one of my favorite episode when Wako, Takuto, and Sugata are all together. I cant help but feel it means something may separate them or cause them to go separate ways in a few more episodes. Hopefully Im wrong.
For the fight
The Tauburn Jet was pretty epic especially combined with the Tau Missile, these fights never get old
This is not a good opinion.
I'll give you PA Works (but mostly because i ignore their works), but JC Staff is just awful.
Edit: I forgot PA Works made Angel beats!. Automatically disqualified.
thetechkid
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Guilty Crown 11
Return of the good music, THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP, pretty sure there was some kinda rape reference near the end, and a new enemy approaches!
Return of the good music, THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP, pretty sure there was some kinda rape reference near the end, and a new enemy approaches!
Unknown Soldier
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Mawaru-Penguindum 18:
And suddenly a climax. I figured something important would happen last episode when they got in the symbolic elevator and began ascending with a bunch of suspense so thick you could cut it with a sculptor's chisel. One overarching story seems have have resolved, but with 5 episodes still to go I think there's still plenty of shit left which can get real. I wasn't going to marathon my way through the show but seriously, I have to crush it soon.
And suddenly a climax. I figured something important would happen last episode when they got in the symbolic elevator and began ascending with a bunch of suspense so thick you could cut it with a sculptor's chisel. One overarching story seems have have resolved, but with 5 episodes still to go I think there's still plenty of shit left which can get real. I wasn't going to marathon my way through the show but seriously, I have to crush it soon.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
China > Japan.
That's true.
You know, funny enough, my pseudo-mythological-historical figures are all WW2 Generals. And that's only 70 years removed. Who knows what Yamamoto and Patton and all those guys will be like in a thousand years. lol
Unknown Soldier
Member
Indeed. Japan could never make a film like Red Cliff.
Crash Station
Member
Oh hey, new commercial for the upcoming One Piece special: Episode of Nami. Seeing the Arlong arc recreated in the glorious modern art style and without some of the fluff is going to be fantastic.
Milky Holmes has been one of the most consistently funny shows this year and while I haven't been enamored with PA Works since years, they seem to do drama pretty well. I guess I could have replaced PA Works with A-1, but A-1 is multi-talented.
But I'm sure you're going to respond with witty retort again. That's what makes you so endearing.
But I'm sure you're going to respond with witty retort again. That's what makes you so endearing.
Dunno. Maybe post some images of her and there could be.
A-1 has no internal talent, they are a mercenary studio.
KyoAni is so far above these studios you're naming it isn't even a competition.
Trojita
Rapid Response Threadmaker
Incoming cajunator explosion.
Why do they need to improve their sense of humour when they are not making comedy shows at the moment?
If you were talking about Nichijou, that would make sense. But you're expecting comedy from a slice of life or other non-comedy genre show? That's just not right.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
HOLY FUCK SPOILERS!!!!!
(Just kidding. Glad she's there
)I bet no one from the Sengoku era could dual-wield semi-auto crossbows.
I still can't believe that this is actually a thing but it's a freaking dream come true.
just because the genre isnt comedy doesn't mean it cant be funny
It's not supposed to be funny?
Crash Station
Member
Yeah, maybe next they'll remake Marineford without shit pacing.
Chet Rippo
Member
But it doesn't have to be.
That about sums my opinion of them up.
Basileus777
Member
What isn't? KyoAni isn't really making serious dramas or shows with a tone incompatible with humor.
JC Staff adapted Milky Holmes, which was originally a radio drama and had a male protagonist with the usual harem antics, and turned it into a pure comedy show.
There are liberties to be taken.
Isn't this kind of the universal dream of One Piece fans? I would have rather had that than even Strong World.
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