But was it the 2002 version by Toei or the 2006 version by KyoAni?
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Summer 2012 Anime |OT2| Of Suspended Anime Due To Olympics
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Memories of so many little hole-in-the-wall anime art sites from the early 00s that no longer exist...
Are they different? I saw the KyoAni one.
Unknown Soldier
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Mawaru-Penguindrum 7:
Suddenly, mahou. I don't even know where this show thinks it's going, or even if it knows where it's going. But now we have random majutsu shit so there isn't any going back. Poor Shouma, he's in way over his head with Ringo. Also, the M in Project M is revealed. Kanba continues his trajectory independently of Shouma's and they are only briefly reunited by the power of ROCK OVER JAPAN.
Speaking of ROCK OVER JAPAN: The actual sequence of animation is actually pretty intentionally symbolic. A lot of symbolism in this show is borderline incoherent, but ROCK OVER JAPAN definitely isn't. The rocket drops onto the train tracks and is fired out of the barrel of the phallus in a manner representative of sperm being ejaculated. The rocket itself is an amazing multi-staged phallus which unites vigorously with the vagina, then the joined assembly erects itself and transforms into a white figure. This resulting whilte figure (also seen in the OP) becomes pregnant and the belly opens and Himari-Hat emerges. Then the backbone-stairs descends and it is also a phallus which penetrates the black figure, which becomes pregnant and then the belly opens and the people Himari-Hat is speaking to emerge.
The lyrics for ROCK OVER JAPAN are oddly topical as well for the subject matter of the show. It seems pretty clear that this particular song was chosen intentionally for this show because of it's lyrics. It's funny to think that when this song debuted in Japan I was still a small child.
Suddenly, mahou. I don't even know where this show thinks it's going, or even if it knows where it's going. But now we have random majutsu shit so there isn't any going back. Poor Shouma, he's in way over his head with Ringo. Also, the M in Project M is revealed. Kanba continues his trajectory independently of Shouma's and they are only briefly reunited by the power of ROCK OVER JAPAN.
Speaking of ROCK OVER JAPAN: The actual sequence of animation is actually pretty intentionally symbolic. A lot of symbolism in this show is borderline incoherent, but ROCK OVER JAPAN definitely isn't. The rocket drops onto the train tracks and is fired out of the barrel of the phallus in a manner representative of sperm being ejaculated. The rocket itself is an amazing multi-staged phallus which unites vigorously with the vagina, then the joined assembly erects itself and transforms into a white figure. This resulting whilte figure (also seen in the OP) becomes pregnant and the belly opens and Himari-Hat emerges. Then the backbone-stairs descends and it is also a phallus which penetrates the black figure, which becomes pregnant and then the belly opens and the people Himari-Hat is speaking to emerge.
The lyrics for ROCK OVER JAPAN are oddly topical as well for the subject matter of the show. It seems pretty clear that this particular song was chosen intentionally for this show because of it's lyrics. It's funny to think that when this song debuted in Japan I was still a small child.
Oh yes, they're very different. I suggest you check out the 2002 version ASAP.
K. Anything else?
hosannainexcelsis
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Why are you guys trying to beat up on kayos? Seriously, this is something I don't like about Anime-GAF.
Hey I only recommended shows I actually gained enjoyment from. I can't speak for others.
I legitimately like Now and Then, Here and There.
Black Rock Shooter TV is not good, but it can be entertaining in the sense of being so bad and melodramatic that it's fun.
Nah . . . half of those are genuine recommendations.
They're completely different... experiences.
As others have already said you'd probably get a kick outta AnoNatsu. I'd also recommend Revolutionary Girl Utena, Dennou Coil and Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still if you haven't seen them yet.
I think that picture just gave me a heart attack.
Chet Rippo
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Because it builds character.
I watched Guilty Crown. That's enough character for now
I figured that if he'd already seen KyoAni's version then he'd probably get a kick outta seeing the original.
I feel like this probably warrants more discussion than it's getting, but I'm not sure what to make of it. I don't know enough about the Japanese anime community or American con culture to make an informed statement on anything.
I never give troll recommendations. All the stuff I recommend are anime I enjoyed myself.
People may be incorrectly assuming that it's the kind of anime you're looking to watch given the thread's general opinion of AnoHana.
When people intentionally recommend bad anime they should at least be fully transparent about their intent, I suppose. I've tried to be better about it.
hosannainexcelsis
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As far as legitimate recommendations of good things worth watching go, Ano Natsu de Matteru would be your best bet. You'd probably like Shinkai's works if you haven't seen them already - 5 Centimeters per Second, The Place Promised in Our Early Days, and Voices of a Distant Star. The tone of Hotarubi no Mori e would also suit what you're looking for.
Don't worry, you're not the first, and you wont be the last.
Wait a minute someone else here actually liked Now and Then Here or There?
Like actually liked it in an unironic way?
This makes me happy.
Also, when I recommend shows like Yami To Boshi to Hon No Tabibito, I am wholly sincere. I even gave it a 10.
KO Traveling Hobo
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While I've only seen five episodes, Texhnolyze was a legitimate recommendation. The atmosphere is gritty and bleak, the art is excellent, the characters are intriguing, and the music is awesome. I'm not really sure what genre to file it under other than the rather vague "Sci-Fi."
Full series is on Hulu.
Thanks buddy.
chickdigger802
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irresponsible capt tylor 2
Ok that was quite entertaining. Dude does give me a Luffy vibe. Dude should be a politician.
Ok that was quite entertaining. Dude does give me a Luffy vibe. Dude should be a politician.
I get the impression that the detractors are merely much louder than the fans, not necessarily greater in number.
KO Traveling Hobo
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If he sincerely enjoyed Anohana, jumping straight into 5 Centimeters per Second might kill him.
KO Traveling Hobo
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It's like getting kneed in the feelsbladder. A sharp knee.
Somehow I missed this the first time. Ive read about how great American Otaku culture is to Japanese visitors before as well. It makes me happy to belong to such a group of like-minded brothers and sisters who share in this same devotion in a peaceful manner. I love you all sincerely. You are all really awesome people.
Yeah that was pretty much my initial reaction to that picture when I saw it.
I think that really might be true. I really enjoyed a lot of anime that people here like to shit on for some reason (Fate Stay Night, Angel Beats, NTHT, a bunch of harem shows), but everybody is entitled to an opinion of course. Its just interesting to see this microcosm that thinks so differently than what the apparent majority does. I like the influx of different opinions and insights into shows that the mainstream does not seem to recognize that keeps my backlog growing.
ONE MORE TIME
Yeah definitely watch 5 Centimeters per Second. It's my favourite anime movie ever
KO Traveling Hobo
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A beautiful, hypercute headache.
Because its another slide into depression.
Definitely recommend seeing that because its legit good, but not necessarily right after watching Ano Hana if it affected you this way.
Similarly, avoid Saikano right now as well. Watch something happy and fun.
Anime is always a headache. ^ This guy knows what i'm talking about.
It can actually. If you were in IRC lately you would have seen that.
firehawk12
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AnoNatsu is the obvious show to watch.
I'll recommend Kyo no Go no Ni just because one of its EDs is Secret Base. lol
KO Traveling Hobo
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That's actually the one I have bookmarked. It's one of the very few songs in a foreign language I've listened to that's significantly improved by having the translated lyrics.
explain!
There was a picture linked in IRC of a girl puking on a cat but the way it was drawn was really adorable to me. It was gross but still looked so cute with the cats reaction to it.
Unknown Soldier
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Mawaru-Penguindrum 8:
SHIT
JUST
GOT
REAL
Fuck, I gotta go to sleep soon and I have to leave off for tonight at this cliffhanger. I wasn't even going to watch this episode tonight. Goddammit.
SHIT
JUST
GOT
REAL
Fuck, I gotta go to sleep soon and I have to leave off for tonight at this cliffhanger. I wasn't even going to watch this episode tonight. Goddammit.
SOS-worthy.
I dont even know what to say
dakkumauji
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Be glad you don't visit IRC?
chickdigger802
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irresponsible capt taylor 3
enemy within.
liking the upbeat ost.
enemy within.
liking the upbeat ost.
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