Hellsing321
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But the second episode is probably the best one. Watch that and then stop.
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Summer 2012 Anime |OT2| Of Suspended Anime Due To Olympics
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But the second episode is probably the best one. Watch that and then stop.
Cajun, I read through Faster Than A Kiss in my absence from AnimeGAF and all I could think of is how you'd be all over the anime (if it existed) for one reason: Teppei
Check out the manga if you haven't. As far as slowjo goes, it's not nearly as rage-inducing as it could have been (I guess the short serialization helped).
More like cajunator has forced you to realize the futility of your ways.
Theonik
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So I finally managed to gather the willpower to finish Fujiko.
LUPIN III MINE FUJIKO XIII FINOWLE
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LUPIN III MINE FUJIKO XIII FINOWLE
No no no, that's not the way it happened. Shall I start again? It's impressive how the series in its last 2 episodes manages to basically retcon the rest of the series almost in their entirety. Like they had a certain ending in mind but realised half way that they were drifting in an entirely different direction and decided to put the show back "on track" in one fell swoop. Only that that path is what dragged the show back in the first place although, now, at least after the retconning the show actually begun to make a lick of sense. Though it felt forced as fuck. They need to be congratulated too since they managed to keep with the owl shtick until almost the very end. Of course I said almost making sense because really they didn't even conclude everything properly.
Saving the wacky face budget for the last episode, this actually looks Lupinish!
This whole anime is an example of something that could have been so great and started on a high note but then quickly descended on a pile of hot steamy poo, But I tend to finish what I start so here we are. It was actually fun at parts to watch for the rare random parts where one could say "that was decent animation there!".
Lupin keeping his priorities straight
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dakkumauji
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Only because other people started to step it up.
Good choice.
You have piqued my interest.
*checks
Yes its definitely piqued.
Why deprive yourself of what you love?
For every peak, there is a valley!
dakkumauji
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Gintama 13
They are so prepared to be space pirates and find "One Walk"
Our first more action than comedy episode and it was pretty cool. Still light on action, but Gin's vague backstory was nice.
They are so prepared to be space pirates and find "One Walk"
Our first more action than comedy episode and it was pretty cool. Still light on action, but Gin's vague backstory was nice.
Terareflection
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We are doing the annual top ten list now? I want in!
The only one that is in any order is #1.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes.
Shiki
Cowboy Bebop
Digimon Tamers
Moribito
Princess Jellyfish
Devilman Lady
Madoka
Wandering Son
Dragon Ball (gateway anime)
The only one that is in any order is #1.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes.
Shiki
Cowboy Bebop
Digimon Tamers
Moribito
Princess Jellyfish
Devilman Lady
Madoka
Wandering Son
Dragon Ball (gateway anime)
Have we ever had a gateway anime discussion/thread on GAF? That would be interesting.
Mine was definitely Sailor Moon.
You can thank me later.
Mine was definitely Sailor Moon.
You can thank me later.
Jex
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I'm sorry to say that British song and dance numbers take precedence over silly things such as anime.
DrForester
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Moyashimon is still best show of the season.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
GOD SAVE OUR QUEEN
gashikunFLCL
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I like you!
Jex
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Yes, in 2008 - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=235213
Don't ask why I keep a file of such things, I just do.
Dedication Through Light
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Mine was Naruto...if that Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm demo never hit PS3, and I wasnt bored enough to just download that demo that day, and then get so enthralled by our favorite ninja that I immediately bought it all on iTunes swiftly, then I think I wouldnt be here now. I think it serves as a testament to the quality of naruto when it served as the conduit to get me into more anime and manga.Angel beats was the first anime that got me into following each anime season or whatever.
You could just say "hipster."
Razgriz-Specter
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Hyouka 9
Five minutes in, im watching Umineko again.
Five minutes in, im watching Umineko again.
It definitely shows you want to show off more than inform.
Sailor Moon was my first anime and my "Anime before I knew what anime was" show.
It's why I decried myself a jerk for doing it.
But you're a loveable jerk <3
It was my first anime knowing it was from Japan. Before then it was stuff like Noozles on Nickelodeon.
Don't forget the "I only use quality official art by the character designer" part; only noobs use fanart, screencaps or vectors.
Jex
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[Jinrui] 1 - 2 Rewatch
These episodes are still, unsurprisingly, very good. If I still find something amusing the third time round that must mean that it's pretty good. The liveliness in the direction, scenario and characters here is much stronger than in following two episodes. The pacing is pretty snappy as well, barring a segment that runs slightly too long in the second episode.
It really gives me hope that, at some point, the show will return to this kind of form.
These episodes are still, unsurprisingly, very good. If I still find something amusing the third time round that must mean that it's pretty good. The liveliness in the direction, scenario and characters here is much stronger than in following two episodes. The pacing is pretty snappy as well, barring a segment that runs slightly too long in the second episode.
It really gives me hope that, at some point, the show will return to this kind of form.
dakkumauji
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Pokemon!
Watashi is a goddess, alongside Sawa from Tari Tari.
PdotMichael
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Akira in the early 90s
Robotech!
Dedication Through Light
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Have you watched every single episode?
Except without the horrific DEEN animation.
Razgriz-Specter
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DBZ and Speed Racer.
I don't even rate DBZ because its unfair to other shows, its popularity in my area was crazy as a kid.
Its what got me into Sailor Moon, Gundam Wing, Cowboy Bebop, Big O, Ronin Warriors, then Tenchi etc.
I don't even rate DBZ because its unfair to other shows, its popularity in my area was crazy as a kid.
Its what got me into Sailor Moon, Gundam Wing, Cowboy Bebop, Big O, Ronin Warriors, then Tenchi etc.
lol
Just to clarify: I may have seen glimpses of other anime when I was younger but Sailor Moon was the first anime I actively watched.
My world was turned upside down when I eventually learned Zoisite was a man. Boo, American censors! (Yeah, I only found about this through wikipedia and a few years ago...)
I think I should rewatch Sailor Moon.
My world was turned upside down when I eventually learned Zoisite was a man. Boo, American censors! (Yeah, I only found about this through wikipedia and a few years ago...)
I think I should rewatch Sailor Moon.
you have good taste. It was mine too!
Pokemon, Digimon, Sailor Moon
I think the order of major broadcasted anime when I started watching was Sailor Moon followed by Dragonball. Those 2 shows were pretty big. Then Dragonball Z and the pokemon anime came along after I left Toronto for Dubai and boom. Huge anime craze.
I was a huge Digimon mark back in the day.
The trifecta of major 90's anime in Canada, by my reckoning. Although like I mentioned, you'd have to toss in Dragonball.
I'm not sure I would consider it "gateway", but this is the same for me. I watched Akira and Beautiful Dreamer on Sci-Fi and my little head nearly exploded, naturally.
dakkumauji
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I watched all of Kanto and Johto for sure. I started missing some random episodes in the middle of Hoenn and Sinnoh due to college but I am caught up almost to the dub of Black and White.
Someone has to guard the vault, I guess.
I didn't "boom" until a few years ago (Maybe 5 or so).
Major Mexican anime: Dragonball & Z, Ranma 1/2, Saint Seiya
Jex
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[Tari Tari] - 2
I've decided to pick this show up again after reading a number of positive episode impressions. Or was that just funny .gifs? I can't really remember.
Anyway, the show itself seems to be rather standard and inoffensive, which may count as a small miracle in this day and age. There are two stand out elements to the work, as far as I am concerned. One of them is good, the other is bad.
Firstly, the characters all seem fairly distinct and interesting. They are certainly a step above the usual terrible clichés, however they're still completely inferior to a really great cast, such as the one found in Wondering Son.
Secondly, the character designs in this show are kind of...wut. There are two girls with literally the same face and hairstyle. How does this happen?
I've decided to pick this show up again after reading a number of positive episode impressions. Or was that just funny .gifs? I can't really remember.
Anyway, the show itself seems to be rather standard and inoffensive, which may count as a small miracle in this day and age. There are two stand out elements to the work, as far as I am concerned. One of them is good, the other is bad.
Firstly, the characters all seem fairly distinct and interesting. They are certainly a step above the usual terrible clichés, however they're still completely inferior to a really great cast, such as the one found in Wondering Son.
Secondly, the character designs in this show are kind of...wut. There are two girls with literally the same face and hairstyle. How does this happen?
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