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Sengoku Collection - Episode 23

It finally happened. The line between insanity and genius has been crossed without any doubt whatsoever. Brains Base has shown that even with the most disgusting of commercial properties, without a single iota of artistic or creative value, it can be adapted into a piece of actual art if you can think out of the box. I'm not sure what actual purpose there is in proving this point though, other than being able to live with themselves as creators being forced to work on this vile property, but it should still be respected that they managed to do this.

This episode is about a young Amago Tsunehisa who transfers into a day care center. Her ambition to build a giant sand castle in the sand box will turn into a full scale... day care war ala Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The entire episodes is directed like a historical documentary complete with a narrator reporting the facts. It's like an episode of Legend of Galactic Heroes, but with preschoolers instead. Also, the art rocks. All I can say is... Brains Base... :bow

 

[jman2050]

Sword Art Online 10

This surely lived up to the hype generated from the last episode!

...for about five minutes or so. Then things got boring. Then stupid. Then stupider.

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Asuna and Kirito have no chemistry together. Their entire relationship is just sort of there and it suuuuuuucks.

Heathcliff is a badass at least.

 

[Dresden]

The hype is affecting me. It began with wonzo's post, now it's reaching its apex.

 

[jbug617]

Kuroko no Basket 23

Good mix of flashbacks to go with the game. It seems this game will be more about

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developing Kise as a character.

Aomine is a monster and his smile is extremely creepy. The music in the series have been a good surprise.

I hope they do more, I just want to see more of their past and this is a good start. (twenty two point five-ith?)

I believe the manga had 2 tip offs about Kuroko and the GOM in middle school. Can't wait to see which one they choose to do first.

 

[yn-neko hates a cat]

Kokoro Connect 10 was really good!

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Watching the ice queen finally break was really satisfying. I feel like the baka-5 have all solified their friendship to something extremely strong... I kind of imagine heartseed will have no choice now then to go after things they care about now for reactions. I feel like this is the calm before the storm. I'm I the only one holding out for a Taichi harem ending? Yes? No... maybe?

 

[chickdigger802]

If I wasn't so busy procrastinating, I'd probably do it right now.
She's a professional arm wrestler.

but according to anime, the arm wrestling champs are always the skinny guys

 

[cajunator]

Sword Art Online 10

This surely lived up to the hype generated from the last episode!

...for about five minutes or so. Then things got boring. Then stupid. Then stupider.

Spoiler

Asuna and Kirito have no chemistry together. Their entire relationship is just sort of there and it suuuuuuucks.

Heathcliff is a badass at least.

Yeah I notice that. The relationship doesnt feel genuine. Its not like Star WArs episode 2 bad, but its pretty meh.

 

[Chet Rippo]

hmm...

 

[Thoraxes]

Kokoro Connect - 10

Two things:

1.) The

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melodrama

was convincing and well done (acting-wise I mean), IMO.
2.)

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Gap-moe

continues to hospitalize me.

 

[kayos90]

Yeah I notice that. The relationship doesnt feel genuine. Its not like Star WArs episode 2 bad, but its pretty meh.

Their relationship makes sense in the sense that they pretty much needed affirmation on living on rather than dying. They have pretty crappy backgrounds in a way and they just take care of each other as a result. The LN does a better job of why they're together than the anime does. Not that the LN does it justice in the first place, lol.

 

[chickdigger802]

idolmaster 18

Ritsuko <3

Something i noticed... why no mics of any sorts on the idols? At leas pretend you aren't lipsyncing


btw: I need producer-san being a temp idol. PURRESE.

 

[yn-neko hates a cat]

Kuroko no Basket 23

Oh man this series... I'm gonna have to work up some serious spare time and a dig deep to find it again. I stopped at around episode 4... does this become awesome or does it remain formulaic?

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Oh man this series... I'm gonna have to work up some serious spare time and a dig deep to find it again. I stopped at around episode 4... does this become awesome or does it remain formulaic?

It stays pretty awesome the whole time, since teams have such creative characters with usually mindblowing skills/technique.

 

[Joe Molotov]

Sengoku Collection - Episode 21

Did Crunchyroll drop this show? It used to be on there, but now it's not.

 

[cajunator]

Their relationship makes sense in the sense that they pretty much needed affirmation on living on rather than dying. They have pretty crappy backgrounds in a way and they just take care of each other as a result. The LN does a better job of why they're together than the anime does. Not that the LN does it justice in the first place, lol.

I'm pretty sure its just because Asuna sucks.
That's the likely reason.

 

[kayos90]

I'm pretty sure its just because Asuna sucks.
That's the likely reason.

T_T. Yeah... well.... this episode was just awkward.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Did Crunchyroll drop this show? It used to be on there, but now it's not.

Its on the shows tab there (it says 24 videos for me)
http://www.crunchyroll.com/sengoku-collection-parallel-world-samurai

 

[jbug617]

Oh man this series... I'm gonna have to work up some serious spare time and a dig deep to find it again. I stopped at around episode 4... does this become awesome or does it remain formulaic?

There is a formula is that game usually take 2-3 episodes for 1 game. Other than that the series has been great and it only has 2 more episodes to go before the season is over. I like he characters and they all interact with each other pretty well.

They need to announce the second season already, according to the charts the manga, music and bluray/dvd are selling great. I would like someone to license it also.

 

[yn-neko hates a cat]

Why does Katsuie (in Oda Nobuna no Yabou) have a metal breastplate that bend the laws of physics?

 

[Articalys]

Sword Art Online 10

...I guess I'm the only one here who liked it? It was one of the episodes I was looking forward to after reading the LN.

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I was curious to see how they'd animate some of the stuff, and they more or less did a good enough job, though a few lines were absent/changed around, as usual. Well, I guess I knew they'd have to tone down the Kirito/Asuna stuff at the end.

Ah, whatever. The next couple episodes should be interesting too.

 

[yn-neko hates a cat]

It stays pretty awesome the whole time, since teams have such creative characters with usually mindblowing skills/technique.

There is a formula is that game usually take 2-3 episodes for 1 game. Other than that the series has been great and it only has 2 more episodes to go before the season is over. I like he characters and they all interact with each other pretty well.

They need to announce the second season already, according to the charts the manga, music and bluray/dvd are selling great.

Thanks I add it to my queue.

 

[Joe Molotov]

Its on the shows tab there (it says 24 videos for me)
http://www.crunchyroll.com/sengoku-collection-parallel-world-samurai

But when you go to it, there's no videos.

 

[jman2050]

Okay fine guys, you win. Mad, duckroll, I give.

Sengoku Collection 23

This episode is brilliant and it's a shame the rest of the show isn't this fun to watch.

Especially that ending.

 

[madp]

Why does Katsuie (in Oda Nobuna no Yabou) have a metal breastplate that bend the laws of physics?

To distract you from the fact that you should actually be questioning why Shibata Katsuie is female in the first place.

 

[duckroll]

Sword Art Online - Episode 10

This show is getting really good. The best way to enjoy the show is to drop all pretense of hatewatch or anything like that and just sit back and let it do what it does best - entertain. Ever since they returned to the "main story" the production values have really increased quite a bit. The action is smooth and well directed, the key moments are foreshadowed well, there are a lot of good layouts and even though the story is cheesy as hell, it always feels satisfying in a comfort food way. You know the hero is going to win, but it's still kinda exciting when the show puts the characters in dangerous situations. Shit, I feel like a retired housewife watching soap operas now. Lol.

My favorite part of the episode was

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SHINING FINGERRRRRRRRRRR!

Roflmao. Sogood.gif

 

[chickdigger802]

SAO 10

That timing... 2 shows by the same authors... no way.

and wtf with the guild leader's unique ability. Infinite offense and defense!!!!!

What happened at the end of that fight though? Kiriko out of stamina?

 

[yn-neko hates a cat]

To distract you from the fact that you should actually be questioning why Shibata Katsuie is female in the first place.

LOL... I suppose it's like asking "Why is there a dead fly in my poisoned soup"? I guess I'll just believe that whatever is making her a female is also responsible for her jiggling brest deforming metal in realtime :/ It'll be easier this way.

 

[Theonik]

If I wasn't so busy procrastinating, I'd probably do it right now.

Excuses!

 

[DiGiKerot]

idolmaster 18

Ritsuko <3

The Legendary episode which restored Yamakan's faith in anime!

 

[darkblade77]

SAO 10

What happened at the end of that fight though?

He accelerated, of course.

(not being srs but lol dat nervegear)

 

[Firemind]

SAO #10

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I came.

 

[yn-neko hates a cat]

Grrr... The revelation about SAO

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being in the same universe (along with people's post constantly relating the two) as

Accel World is giving me a complex!

It's like taking premium icecream and then pouring hot girl piss over it! I mean... sure I still find it appealing but I'm not convinced they were ever meant to be enjoyed together

 

[Haly]

It's like taking premium icecream and then pouring hot girl piss over it! I mean... sure I still find it appealing but I'm not convinced they were ever meant to be enjoyed together

Yes, it is exactly like that.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Kuroko's Basketball 23

They need to release all of these in some fanbook or something, or wallpapers. Second favorite, they just need Kagami, and Midorima, and Takao to have all my favorites on one.

Why couldnt they show two episodes back to back. This is one of those times where other sports anime could learn from this and manage to make their matches that dont involve the protagonists just as good as main ones. The first eleven minutes of the episode was so intense and gripping, Kise v Aominecchi was so epic. Kise isnt a favorite for nothing. The best GoM.

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(that "hug") Copying and taking other skills, and then when he stopped Aominecchi and not only that but blocked him too mid air with that high jump!!! And then second half with Aominecchi on the counterattack. Kise has to still have some trick.

. We need the next one now. (and more Sakurai screentime)

Also liked Kise's origin story hope we get even more and the music during this episode sounded amazing. They need to give the soundtrack as the song that was close to end with Kise as well as during the game are some of my favorites.

 

[Neo C.]

Kuroko no Basuke 23: The match ups are intense, the animation rather weak though, compared to the former episodes.

 

[chickdigger802]

Speaking of SAO, I'm pretty disappointed that they kinda forgot about the whole ' real face' thing.

I'm not one to generalize but the audience at that arena don't look like your mmo crowd.

Neither does that ax guy.

Btw was this game an international release? The variety of skin and hair colors is... Questionable.

 

[firehawk12]

To distract you from the fact that you should actually be questioning why Shibata Katsuie is female in the first place.

I think you mean, why wasn't she female all along, right?

 

[Narag]

But when you go to it, there's no videos.

Forum post said they're having some db issue where shows appear unavailable unintentionally. Direct links apparently work still: http://www.crunchyroll.com/sengoku-collection-parallel-world-samurai/episode-23-the-dune-595937

 

[madp]

Grrr... The revelation about SAO

Spoiler

being in the same universe (along with people's post constantly relating the two) as

Accel World is giving me a complex!

It's like taking premium icecream and then pouring hot girl piss over it! I mean... sure I still find it appealing but I'm not convinced they were ever meant to be enjoyed together

Today, we learned something very personal about yn-neko hates a cat.

I think you mean, why wasn't she female all along, right?

This is a question that does not merely concern Oda Nobuna no Yabou but all of life in general.

 

[PoeticProse22]

Sword Art Online 10

Unlike most others here, I though this was a really good episode. Although the adaptation of this particular portion of the LN wasn't entirely faithful, it still managed to properly portray all of it's best elements. These last few episodes have been quite interesting and exciting, and a marked improvement over the majority of those that came before.

The

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duel with Heathcliff

was, despite it's brevity, quite satisfying. The animation of the fight was particularly impressive, and was benefited considerably by the excellent direction.

Although certainly a bit rushed, the Asuna x Kirito development is still great,

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progressing much further with the kiss toward the end, the implied sex, and, of course, the marriage proposal.

Asuna remains best girl easily.

The next episode or two should be quite good, since

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Yui

, one of the best characters, makes her first appearance.

 

[kayos90]

Speaking of SAO, I'm pretty disappointed that they kinda forgot about the whole ' real face' thing.

I'm not one to generalize but the audience at that arena don't look like your mmo crowd.

Neither does that ax guy.

Btw was this game an international release? The variety of skin and hair colors is... Questionable.

I'm pretty sure this was a Japan only release.

 

[DiGiKerot]

Speaking of SAO, I'm pretty disappointed that they kinda forgot about the whole ' real face' thing.

I'm not one to generalize but the audience at that arena don't look like your mmo crowd.

It also looked a little crowded given how many people are supposedly left alive in the game - NPCs?

(The number of cute girls playing the game seems to go up on a week by week basis, especially compared to the scene with the gag about the appearances in the first episode)

 

[jbug617]

Kuroko no Basuke 23: The match ups are intense, the animation rather weak though, compared to the former episodes.

yeah Aomine dribbling looked akward. He was flinging his elbow for no reason.

 

[Joe Molotov]

Forum post said they're having some db issue where shows appear unavailable unintentionally. Direct links apparently work still: http://www.crunchyroll.com/sengoku-collection-parallel-world-samurai/episode-23-the-dune-595937

Ah, okay. I was going to watch a few episodes after duckroll's posts and then it looked like they were just gone.

 

[cajunator]

Speaking of SAO, I'm pretty disappointed that they kinda forgot about the whole ' real face' thing.

I'm not one to generalize but the audience at that arena don't look like your mmo crowd.

Neither does that ax guy.

Btw was this game an international release? The variety of skin and hair colors is... Questionable.

Youre thinking too much about it. I dont think the show is intended for that.

 

[7Th]

Something i noticed... why no mics of any sorts on the idols? At leas pretend you aren't lipsyncing

The mics are on the floor.

btw: I need producer-san being a temp idol. PURRESE.

He is getting to sing in the upcoming anime-themed CD!

 

[cajunator]

It also looked a little crowded given how many people are supposedly left alive in the game - NPCs?

(The number of cute girls playing the game seems to go up on a week by week basis, especially compared to the scene with the gag about the appearances in the first episode)

Cute girls can survive anything. a decade of watching anime has proven this to be true. the cuter they are, the less likely they are to die.

 

[kayos90]

You can dye your hair in the game. I thought you'd know that by now after seeing Lizbeth.

 

[Narag]

You can dye your hair in the game. I thought you'd know that by now after seeing Lizbeth.

Dye isn't usually what comes to mind when I see an anime girl with pink hair. Anime does.

 

[cajunator]

Thats just her god-tier cuteness manifesting itself.