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Summer 2012 Anime |OT2| Of Suspended Anime Due To Olympics
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Binbougami Ga 6
Also, reposting if anyone wants it.
I've now read ahead a bit in the manga, so I know what's coming up, making me particularly excited for the episode after the next, if my guess about the pacing is right.
I love self-referential shows. Plus how Momiji was singing the ED theme during karaoke.
Also, reposting if anyone wants it.
Chet Rippo
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Me throwing you.
(╯°Д°）╯︵/(.□ . \)
Dedication Through Light
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Looks like Akito is playing a different game with the audience compared to Code Geass:
The best three, hopefully the one with teal eyes is as good as the main character.
The other characters dont really look that great (well except the dude with the sword). Girl designs in Geass have always been really lacking.
Sailor Moon S 112
It seems that episode 111 wrapped up Sailor Neptune's and Uranus's arc, albeit in the worst way possible,
Fortunately, 112 goes in a different direction, with a lot more focus on the Death Busters. Now that
Of course, the main reason this episode was enjoyable was
A. Lots of Chibiusa
B. Very little Haruka and Michiru
A winning combination if I ever saw one.
Chibiusa makes a new friend,
Well, I think I'll thoroughly enjoy watching these new developments,
It seems that episode 111 wrapped up Sailor Neptune's and Uranus's arc, albeit in the worst way possible,
with a reset.
Fortunately, 112 goes in a different direction, with a lot more focus on the Death Busters. Now that
Eudial is out, a new character, who sounds like she's voiced by whoever does the Utena narration, is in. She's quite absurd and funny, though not very effective.
Of course, the main reason this episode was enjoyable was
A. Lots of Chibiusa
B. Very little Haruka and Michiru
A winning combination if I ever saw one.
I'm still struggling to find a way to reconcile my strong dislike for Haruka's and Michiru's role in SM S, and my enjoyment of the characters themselves.
Chibiusa makes a new friend,
who has "walking plot device" written all over her. I guess the staff realized that, because they didn't even bother drawing anything out for a few episodes, but revealed straight away that she can use magic, and far more importantly, her father is the professor! We finally get to see his face properly! Also I'm suspicious of the shadowy figure who is supposed to be the Death Busters' Messiah. I think she might be Chibiusa's new friend.
Well, I think I'll thoroughly enjoy watching these new developments,
I often like the "real friend who is actually working for the other side" trope, and so far it seems that SM S is going to do a good job with it.
dakkumauji
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Sengoku Collection 19
It's another murder mystery! KININARIMASU!
Hello, Mitsuhide, what wonders will you bring us today.
Really good episode. While one can see the big twist a mile away with a little knowledge of anything Sengoku related, it was still done really nicely. The direction was nicely done, really liked the use of the other characters to drive home the plot, everything was really nicely done. But, of course this was pretty expected.
It's another murder mystery! KININARIMASU!
Hello, Mitsuhide, what wonders will you bring us today.
Really good episode. While one can see the big twist a mile away with a little knowledge of anything Sengoku related, it was still done really nicely. The direction was nicely done, really liked the use of the other characters to drive home the plot, everything was really nicely done. But, of course this was pretty expected.
Crash Station
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Binbougami Ga 6
I've now read ahead a bit in the manga, so I know what's coming up, making me particularly excited for the episode after the next, if my guess about the pacing is right.
Also, reposting if anyone wants it.
Unless next week is a 2-parter, the one after that will probably be Tama's introduction. Don't know if that's what you're talking about, but I do like it.
Smile Precure 24:
This episode answers the question: what is hell? In any universe in which magical girls are actually a thing, hell is a place populated by nothing but mascots. Sure, you can say "but wait, this show is targeted toward small girls, the one demographic who would actually enjoy this sort of experience. It's every girl's wish for her dolls to come to life." To this, I respond:
Can't you see the abject horror behind those smiles? Those are the glassy eyes of people who have discarded their very humanity in the name of fulfilling a mission. They don't question, they don't consider their own well-being, they just do what needs to be done, and if snuggling every fucking plushie in Märchenland gets them one step closer to defeating Emperor Pierrot once and for all, it's done without hesitation.
...okay, so this episode was actually about the girls being transformed into plushie mascots themselves so the natives wouldn't run screaming in terror at the sight of furless paleface giants stomping all over their town, and in spite of how utterly loathsome mascots generally are, the results of the girls' transformations were agonizingly adorable. No pics because I'm sure everyone was already spammed with the best images back when this aired a couple of weeks ago.
The lack of human inhabitants of Märchenland raises an important question or two, though:
Why, if there are no humans, are all of the books so unfriendly to the size of the average Märchenlander? You'd think that an entire society centered around fairy tales would, y'know, have books that would be readable without the aid of a forklift. I smell a conspiracy to consolidate literacy among the upper-class.
lol NEW countdown clock. Maybe this time Pierrot won't look like a shitty gorilla clown. At least the new Super Akanbe enemies are slightly more menacing than the hideous, slow-witted abominations we've put up with thus far.
I still think that Joker is the secret final boss, but I'm biased.
Feels kinda Doremi.
This episode answers the question: what is hell? In any universe in which magical girls are actually a thing, hell is a place populated by nothing but mascots. Sure, you can say "but wait, this show is targeted toward small girls, the one demographic who would actually enjoy this sort of experience. It's every girl's wish for her dolls to come to life." To this, I respond:
Can't you see the abject horror behind those smiles? Those are the glassy eyes of people who have discarded their very humanity in the name of fulfilling a mission. They don't question, they don't consider their own well-being, they just do what needs to be done, and if snuggling every fucking plushie in Märchenland gets them one step closer to defeating Emperor Pierrot once and for all, it's done without hesitation.
...okay, so this episode was actually about the girls being transformed into plushie mascots themselves so the natives wouldn't run screaming in terror at the sight of furless paleface giants stomping all over their town, and in spite of how utterly loathsome mascots generally are, the results of the girls' transformations were agonizingly adorable. No pics because I'm sure everyone was already spammed with the best images back when this aired a couple of weeks ago.
The lack of human inhabitants of Märchenland raises an important question or two, though:
Why, if there are no humans, are all of the books so unfriendly to the size of the average Märchenlander? You'd think that an entire society centered around fairy tales would, y'know, have books that would be readable without the aid of a forklift. I smell a conspiracy to consolidate literacy among the upper-class.
lol NEW countdown clock. Maybe this time Pierrot won't look like a shitty gorilla clown. At least the new Super Akanbe enemies are slightly more menacing than the hideous, slow-witted abominations we've put up with thus far.
I still think that Joker is the secret final boss, but I'm biased.
I guess the interminable rows of crumbling gray apartment complexes are right off-screen.
Huh? After Ranmaru shows up in the manga
there's four chapters for her in a row: one for her intro, one for her father, then the Ichiko's past story arc. The latter is what I'm looking forward to. Tama isn't until chapter 14. You really think they're going to do ALL the Ranmaru stuff in one episode?
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaghsfdghjkdh this week is the Kaneko episode, I totally forgot. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaghhhhhh gotta catch up today
Now go watch episode 25, it's awesome.
chickdigger802
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i see moe. and merchandising potential.
and skirts.
Will... something idk.
and skirts.
Will... something idk.
Sword Art Online Episode 6 Pre-release Images
http://seventhstyle.com/2012/08/09/sword-art-online-ep-6-pre-release-images/
http://seventhstyle.com/2012/08/09/sword-art-online-ep-6-pre-release-images/
Well, it looks better than the previous two series in the franchise at least.
dakkumauji
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Doesn't look too bad. Generic-ish, but that's ok.
PdotMichael
Banned
It will be not so good as Steins;Gate but whatever...
Dedication Through Light
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It looks like their best effort yet. Hopefully its a bit more lighthearted and happy than their previous anime series. The cast at least looks that way.
While it doesn't look that pretty I will still watch the anime for the awesome premise.
Crash Station
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Damn, that doesn't look a thing like Steins;gate. Don't know how to feel about this....
Not even close.
Honestly, the premise doesn't sound that good to me... what excites you about it?
Building a giant robot sounds really cool.
Crash Station
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Oh wow, you're right. It's been a while since I've read those chapters. For some reason I thought Tama was before Ranmaru.
That's what it's about? I'm in.
You're right, White Fox isn't even close to Production I.G. in terms of talent.
Crash Station
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Doesn't matter. The art style and character designs are so much more generic than Steins;gate. S;G is just all around easier on the eyes.
PdotMichael
Banned
What's the point to set a story in 2019 if everything besides the robots and tablets look more like 198X.
And the school also in the middle of nowhere, so you will only see some sky backgrounds.
And the school also in the middle of nowhere, so you will only see some sky backgrounds.
Yup, that looks like Madoka alright.
I guess that SHAFT is cranking the scrapbook-o-vision up to eleven for this.
Well, if you boil down a show to one line, I guess you could make most things sound really cool.
Chet Rippo
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2019 isn't really all that far into the future.
chickdigger802
Banned
Cranking up? It's just going to be the second half of the show edited into a movie.
How the hell did I not know this? I thought that it was at least going to be re-animated.
Is it too late to join Team Anti-SHAFT? Somebody tell pizzaroll to get me an application.
Well from what I heard, they are indeed going to have new Witches in both movies apparently, and Inu Curry have apparently designed more stuff for the movies. So they're not straight edits at least.
hosannainexcelsis
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Unconfirmed report: the previously announced Sasami-san@Ganbaranai LN adaptation will be handled by Shaft, with Hidari's original character designs adapted for animation by Harada Hiroki.
Reminder of what this is:
Reminder of what this is:
The story follows a hikikomori (shut-in) named Sasami who is unmotivated about even changing clothes or eating. Her brother takes care of her, even though she despises his slave-like nature. Sasami spends her days viewing the outside world via a "Brother Surveillance Tool" on her computer. In the outside world, the three beautiful Yagami sisters and Sasami's brother are in the middle of relationships worthy of a romantic comedy.
The narrative ends up revolving around(Not sure how much of a spoiler this is, but marking it since people on other sites do.)Sasami's connection to Japanese mythology, with gods continually interfering in her life.
this going to be intresting.
PdotMichael
Banned
That sounds exactly like SHAFT.
PdotMichael
Banned
I can feel it! Sasami-san@Ganbaranai needs an anime and SHAFT would be the best choice.
Sounds like Welcome to the NHK with an added dose of stupid and Gonzo traded for SHAFT. Pass.
But writing/premises don't matter.
It's SHAFT though.
Chet Rippo
Member
But you commented on the premise as well. And it's not like Gonzo has any history of being better than SHAFT.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
From what I've heard from people who've read the novels, it's not much like Welcome to the NHK at all, despite what you may think from the initial premise.
I can't be the only one that thought Hanasaku Iroha when first looking at that picture.
Anyway sounds like an interesting premise. Worth checking out
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