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Summer 2012 Anime |OT3| Where All the Waifus Are Made Up and the Points Don't Matter
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I can watch stuff like this all night. Maybe that's what I'll do tonight!
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Polar Bear Café 18
Poor Handa-san getting cockblocked.
And Panda-kun is the definition of First World Problems.
I give it five cajuns out of five.
Poor Handa-san getting cockblocked.
And Panda-kun is the definition of First World Problems.Crash Station
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I use to be a big AMV guy, but the only ones I've seen that I would say have creative editing are One Piece Sail On and Gurren Lagann Happily Ever After.
Probably because they aren't 99% random clips just strung together to terrible music.
Only AMV I can think of that I like was this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIckwNBIk7o
And this is far more MAD like than the usual AMV.
Hellsing321
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Mega 64 did the best AMV. Japan agreed. Don't bother them about it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZk7_eK8ejU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZk7_eK8ejU
mashups > MADs/AMVs (maybe NSFW?)
That's definitely a problem and I noticed that in the final episode where they put the obvious focus on the bridge and I thought yep, there's going to be a problem with it later. The camera angles at times could be way too obvious and more geared towards giving the viewer the pieces of the puzzle rather than making the scenes flow naturally.
I also fully agree with this as sometimes Oreki's logic thought pattern doesn't make sense and yet somehow it works out in the end. The mystery component is far and away the least interesting part of the show.
This is still my favorite one similar in nature to your video.
Now, if I dig through my list of Youtube favorites, I come up with these two videos:
- a well-edited fake OP (complete with credits!) for Code Geass with the song "Sandome no Sakura" from High and Mighty Color: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa69Oyk6wq4
- another fake OP, this time answering the question: what if Code Geass was a straight-up harem comedy game? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k602j4YLuE
Ultimadrago
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It's too late for apologies.
Awesome.
Sakamichi no Apollon- fin
I'm not really sure how I feel about this. There are parts of the show that I really really liked and others I was pretty meh about as well. I do think they did a fantastic job creating an awesome bromance and that really carried through the entire show. My favorite scenes stemmed from the relationship between the two friends. The rest of the characters I wasn't that particularly fond of, in that they weren't that interesting. I particularly didn't care for the relationship between Jun and Yurika. I also felt some of the family relationships and characters were kinda just left abandoned. Then there was Seiji. Holy shit at an out-of-place character, he didn't fit in with the rest of the show at all. I guess he was to represent the cultural shift to pop but man is he annoying character right down to his fang.
I did have issues with the time-jumps as they were really playing loose with the time frames and it seemed really compressed. I'm aware of this being an issue of the number of episodes but it still stuck out.
While I wasn't a fan of the artstyle(it made the females look too masculine), the musical performances were outstanding. The motions and fluidity were extremely natural.
Yoko Kanno also did a fantastic job with the score and I loved some of the mixes they used.
All in all I think they did a good job with the limitations they had and the emotional core of the show really came through.
So I decided to catch up on some of my backlog and this was first on the list.
I'm not really sure how I feel about this. There are parts of the show that I really really liked and others I was pretty meh about as well. I do think they did a fantastic job creating an awesome bromance and that really carried through the entire show. My favorite scenes stemmed from the relationship between the two friends. The rest of the characters I wasn't that particularly fond of, in that they weren't that interesting. I particularly didn't care for the relationship between Jun and Yurika. I also felt some of the family relationships and characters were kinda just left abandoned. Then there was Seiji. Holy shit at an out-of-place character, he didn't fit in with the rest of the show at all. I guess he was to represent the cultural shift to pop but man is he annoying character right down to his fang.
I did have issues with the time-jumps as they were really playing loose with the time frames and it seemed really compressed. I'm aware of this being an issue of the number of episodes but it still stuck out.
While I wasn't a fan of the artstyle(it made the females look too masculine), the musical performances were outstanding. The motions and fluidity were extremely natural.
Yoko Kanno also did a fantastic job with the score and I loved some of the mixes they used.
All in all I think they did a good job with the limitations they had and the emotional core of the show really came through.
Dedication Through Light
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Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu 1
This is so silly and hilarious. Why is Akihisa Yoshii so dumb and weak, but its kind of funny all the probationary student stuff and his abilities, at least he's proud for it and such. Hideyoshi is easily the best character, the scene when he goes into the avatar, and then Kouta and the photos (best va in this!), and then Yuuji's really convincing, smart, and compelling. Everyone gets along so well and are all hilarious, think Ill definitely stick through and watch it all
Mizuki is way overpowered though, pretty unfair. Cant wait to see where the plot goes, and dub is decent.
This is so silly and hilarious. Why is Akihisa Yoshii so dumb and weak, but its kind of funny all the probationary student stuff and his abilities, at least he's proud for it and such. Hideyoshi is easily the best character, the scene when he goes into the avatar, and then Kouta and the photos (best va in this!), and then Yuuji's really convincing, smart, and compelling. Everyone gets along so well and are all hilarious, think Ill definitely stick through and watch it all
Mizuki is way overpowered though, pretty unfair. Cant wait to see where the plot goes, and dub is decent.
Chet Rippo
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Qwaser of Stigmata II 4
I demand morehuge boobed Yui Hirasawa Tomo!
Not even halfway through this season yet and it already feels like end game stuff, unless there's going to be 2 distinct arcs or something. Or I'm reading into this the wrong way.
Hana > Banana-chan
I demand more
Not wide enough.
In regards to the actual things, I have no idea. They did look pretty neat though, and I thought the robot ones were well done too.
Well, if it was a choice between their character designs or their composition then I'd have to go with the former any day of the week.
There's a reason I say the second season is better and that's because the second half is literally just fan service. They basically don't bother much with the plot and I don't blame 'em. Also glad you agree that Hana is one of the better girls (IMO one of the best).
You know what, I think you're right about the effect of low expectations here. I started watching SAO because its artwork looked decent. Another win for low expectations
Chet Rippo
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So 2 distinct arcs it is then.
And Hana is one of my favorites, most of which is probably attributed to being voiced by Yoko Hikasa. She's probably 3rd after Tomo and Mafuyu.
Maybe it's just me, but I found these videos (and others like it) interesting just for highlighting how music tends to be pretty similar in structure regardless of genre.
I'll definitely try to watch it and report back later this week.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Space Brothers 18
Manliest anime this side of Bunny Drop and Ginga e Kickoff 17. Kape, motherfuckers.
Ultimadrago
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firehawk12
Subete no aware
Hah, well, thank god the show is just pleasant is all I really have to say. lol
Of course, I don't remember the details of the earlier cases, but I never really felt like they cheated with their solutions. Of course, at that time, they were establishing the fact that he could make very precise (and accurate) educated guesses that always turned out to be right... all of which was meant to build up to his dramatic fall at the hands of Irisu anyway. I'd almost say that they want you to think that the solutions are improbable precisely because they want you to see him get smugger and confident as the episodes progress.
Chet Rippo
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Why isn't she in her jersey?
chickdigger802
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Well, if it was a choice between their character designs or their composition then I'd have to go with the former any day of the week.
for a sec i thought i saw a portal on the right.
Do like how they use reflections in that show, but that's probably why the school is bankrupt, to pay for all that floor polish.
Razgriz-Specter
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they showed a bunch of different ones at some convention but those 3 are the only ones I have seen being sold.
http://imgur.com/a/YAM3o
Ultimadrago
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Haibane Renmei 11
I appreciate that this episode starts off around the factory. Ever since Reki's
I've been pondering about his living quarters and environment.
Immediately one can see the difference in the demeanor of Old Home residents and those of the Abandoned Factory.
Abandoned Factory Haibane stand with hand on hip, cross arms casually and utilize a rougher dialect than the characters I've been familiarized with in Old Home. That's not even talking about their clothes, which are more "teenage outing" casual than most Old Home attire. The hair of the first female residents that approach Rakka have barrettes and one has a hat. All of the main female characters from Old Home have all their hair's appearance natural rarely, if ever, using hats. Hikari uses a bow in her hair, but it wouldn't be a stretch to say it's a much more elegant form of hair dressing than what the Abandoned Factory women use.
In short, effective character design in terms of distinction between denizens of two separate areas.
Better yet, this episode focuses on the
. This places Rakka in a position where she can attempt to
or
It's a test involving both faith and selfishness and makes a fitting (final?) test for Rakka. I have one critical mark on an event that happened however. When
and I feel the occurrence happening immediately after the conversation was a heavy-handed and unnecessary. It's a minor complaint.
Reki, behind her smiling exterior, is a
Rakka was too preoccupied taking assistance from Reki to notice this. It took a period of time for her to learn this fact and for it all to process.
Additionally, the editing in the latter half of the episode is really good. The
was also well done and has me actively concerned for
. The episode on a whole was engaging.
This was a great, powerfully directed episode that is easily my favorite in the series thus far. Rakka has a new load to carry on her back, but this time it's in favor of a beloved friend. It's natural to not know at times how to approach someone close about an issue extremely personal. When they know that they can be the salvation for another, it is liberating (that there's an answer), but stressing (to find the solution).
I appreciate that this episode starts off around the factory. Ever since Reki's
familiar confrontation with Hyohko
Immediately one can see the difference in the demeanor of Old Home residents and those of the Abandoned Factory.
Abandoned Factory Haibane stand with hand on hip, cross arms casually and utilize a rougher dialect than the characters I've been familiarized with in Old Home. That's not even talking about their clothes, which are more "teenage outing" casual than most Old Home attire. The hair of the first female residents that approach Rakka have barrettes and one has a hat. All of the main female characters from Old Home have all their hair's appearance natural rarely, if ever, using hats. Hikari uses a bow in her hair, but it wouldn't be a stretch to say it's a much more elegant form of hair dressing than what the Abandoned Factory women use.
In short, effective character design in terms of distinction between denizens of two separate areas.
Better yet, this episode focuses on the
current fate for Reki
release her friend, but in doing so have her physical presence absent which would add on to a burden she's too familiar with: loneliness
allow Reki to continue combating her darkness alone which keeps Reki present in physical manifestation, but never allowing her spirit to rest.
It's a test involving both faith and selfishness and makes a fitting (final?) test for Rakka. I have one critical mark on an event that happened however. When
Rakka is on the bike with Reki, she sees Reki's halo fading out. Now, it was quite recently explained that Reki's ascension was in danger by winter's end
Reki, behind her smiling exterior, is a
lost soul struggling to find herself.
Additionally, the editing in the latter half of the episode is really good. The
cliff-hanger
Reki
This was a great, powerfully directed episode that is easily my favorite in the series thus far. Rakka has a new load to carry on her back, but this time it's in favor of a beloved friend. It's natural to not know at times how to approach someone close about an issue extremely personal. When they know that they can be the salvation for another, it is liberating (that there's an answer), but stressing (to find the solution).
Chet Rippo
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Razgriz-Specter
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they showed her
http://i.imgur.com/HZmYZ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/JS4dE.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Fedcs.jpg
& some of Lan also.
wanting
http://i.imgur.com/nF3gf.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/URi9X.jpg
but I have a feeling they won't be released.
chickdigger802
Banned
pff it's all about team boobs and boobs's imouto this season.
Yuru Yuri s2 finale
Holy shit that robot 'face'. All that kissing. Good season, with some surprisingly good animation.
Chet Rippo
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Razgriz-Specter
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Just a bunch of different ones.
a few doing her pose, one standing on the chair(http://i.imgur.com/12E4X.jpg), another holding a mini killer whale(http://i.imgur.com/KhoMV.jpg).
hey, I take what I can get.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
YuruYuri 12
Wow, I used to play with these things when I was a kid. What a crazy flashback. I also didn't expect them to be that universal, but I figure rubber thingies that pop up into the air can appeal to anyone. lol
As for the whole Snow White thing, that just reminded me of when OtuBoku did their Cinderella thing. But hey, how else do you end a show like this I suppose.
Wow, I used to play with these things when I was a kid. What a crazy flashback. I also didn't expect them to be that universal, but I figure rubber thingies that pop up into the air can appeal to anyone. lol
As for the whole Snow White thing, that just reminded me of when OtuBoku did their Cinderella thing. But hey, how else do you end a show like this I suppose.
Chet Rippo
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The one leaning on the chair looks awful, at least in that light. The other two look good though.
If you want a good looking Madoka one you should get the beach queens one then.
It's not all that surprising. Yuru Yuri has been animated very well since the very first episode.
Funny you mentioned this show, I was thinking about playing the second game again sometime soon.
Razgriz-Specter
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I think its gashapon sized so it isn't too bad considering.
the face on that Beach Queen Madoka is great, thanks.
R_thanatos
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YURUYURI S2 - END
I really hope we get a third season ...
Very excellent 2nd part ..
I really hope we get a third season ...
Curious question :are you planning to play the pc or the psp version ?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Maybe I thought the whole show was silly, but he didn't seem all that different in terms of absurdity than the overlapping love triangles that formed the basis of the show.
I'm still waiting for that last OVA. lol
I wonder if mangagamer has any plan to do the second game... I suppose it depends if sales of the first game are decent.
It's from the Gokujo manga. If they aired even a 1/5th of what they did in the manga, the anime would've been soooo much better.
PC version definitely. Though if memory serves me right the psp version has new routes.
We can only hope.
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