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The website reports, tongue-in-cheek, that production on the film is going well for release sometime "this century."

With A-1 Pictures recent and current line-up of projects on their 'to-do list' I wouldn't call that comment far-fetched at all!

well, I didn't watch all animes with her in the last 5 years but I think she has talent and a wide range of different voices, so I don't think that's a real problem compared to Kugimiya or Omigawa.

It could be a problem more evident in the future depending on the (possibly overused) roles she ends up making, but I for the most part agree with you on that.

 

[Articalys]

[...]I don't tend to make so much of an effort to watch everything, so I don't see so much "bad" anime - I know my tastes, I tend to know what the "objective" quality of a show will be through PVs, synopses etc. and so I don't tend to get caught out very often.

[...]I tend to decide what I'm going to watch long before it even airs and usually only deviate from that if it gets a lot of positive feedback in here or elsewhere.

I have no interest in the hatewatching that goes on in here. I tend to find bad films/TV shows/anime boring, rather than entertainingly crap; having suffered through years of people MST3king through shows I loved I mostly find it frustrating.

This is pretty much how I do things as well.

 

[R_thanatos]

Why do you guys watch bad shows? Just wondering.

because i like to make my own opinion on something ..it's not always bad ..the last bad shows i watched were gundam age (only 6 eps and i'm done ) and shining hearts

oh and that manyu hichen-thing

 

[survivor]

..

 

[kayos90]

Well I commend you to those that watch bad shows and inform others.

 

[Articalys]

Meanwhile, in this week's Media Create video game sales report:

07./00. [PSP] Tiger & Bunny: On-Air Jack! <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.09.20} (¥6.280) - 16.550 / NEW
10./00. [PSP] Hunter x Hunter: Wonder Adventure <ADV> (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.09.20} (¥5.230) - 12.007 / NEW
12./00. [PS3] Eureka Seven AO: Jungfrau no Hanabanatachi - Game & Ova Hybrid Disc # <ETC> (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.09.20} (¥7.980) - 9.794 / NEW
14./00. [PSP] Kiyoka no Ori: Hiiro no Kakera 4 # <ADV> (Idea Factory) {2012.09.20} (¥6.090) - 8.648 / NEW

 

[7Th]

NORIKO TAKAO KITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

 

[kayos90]

Meanwhile, in this week's Media Create video game sales report:

07./00. [PSP] Tiger & Bunny: On-Air Jack! <ACT> (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.09.20} (¥6.280) - 16.550 / NEW
10./00. [PSP] Hunter x Hunter: Wonder Adventure <ADV> (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.09.20} (¥5.230) - 12.007 / NEW
12./00. [PS3] Eureka Seven AO: Jungfrau no Hanabanatachi - Game & Ova Hybrid Disc # <ETC> (Bandai Namco Games) {2012.09.20} (¥7.980) - 9.794 / NEW
14./00. [PSP] Kiyoka no Ori: Hiiro no Kakera 4 # <ADV> (Idea Factory) {2012.09.20} (¥6.090) - 8.648 / NEW

lol

 

[Jex]

So I went over to r/anime and they posted a list of stats about themselves and Angel Beats was ranked pretty high.

http://i.minus.com/if8mMBpFOhyTf.png

Why?

The recency bias on this list is staggering. There's not even anything pre-1995.

But they have bar graphs. You can't argue with bar graphs.

You're right, bar graphs are pretty powerful.

 

[Reknoc]

Oh, I guess anime-on-demand is back... great... announced the simulcast for K! with 5 other series left to announce.

 

[Jex]

I feel old now.

You are old. Remember not to go out without your walking stick.

 

[kayos90]

Oh, I guess anime-on-demand is back... great... announced the simulcast for K! with 5 other series left to announce.

GO GO GO! Lol. What's anime-on-demand?

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

That can be arranged.

Nice. I'm glad to see another A-1 project I can look forward to. I'm honestly not familiar with either Noriko Takao or Naoyuki Asano, but Takao is an experienced ex-KyoAni animator and Asano has worked on a lot of good projects, in addition to drawing this:

So it seems promising.

 

[Jex]

Well, Shaft's release list is pretty empty since summer 2011.

Hidamari Sketch x SP - two episodes
Katte ni Kaiz&#333; - two episodes
Denpa Onna - special episode
Sayonara Zetsobou Sensei - special episode
the Kid Icarus shorts
some stuff for the Madoka PSP game
and Nisemonogatari - 11 episodes

I could even think they had never more time for all these new projects than now.

I don't think that's quite as crazy as Brain's Base doing Dororon Enma-kun one season and then Kamisama Dolls/Penguin Drum/Natsume in the next season.

 

[darkside31337]

The recency bias on this list is staggering. There's not even anything pre-1995.

Nothing worth mentioning.

Spoiler

Except for Touch

 

[Jex]

So I just continued watching Nisemonogatari, after having stopped a few months ago because I got bored with it.
I got to episode 8 just now. What. The. Fuck. How is that.. I just can't even express how terrible this shit is.

I also tried watching Sword Art Online because everyone were raving about it. How trite, cliche and awful.

Fuck anime. I'm gonna stop for ten years and maybe by then I'll have a couple of shows actually worth watching.

Thanks?

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

I don't think that's quite as crazy as Brain's Base doing Dororon Enma-kun one season and then Kamisama Dolls/Penguin Drum/Natsume in the next season.

Don't forget they were also producing the Hotarubi no Mori e film in that same timespan.

 

[Reknoc]

GO GO GO! Lol. What's anime-on-demand?

The UK equivalent of Crunchyroll.

(Translators Notes: UK equivalent = shit)

 

[kayos90]

The UK equivalent of Crunchyroll.

(Translators Notes: UK equivalent = shit)

Oh. That sounds horrible...

 

[Reknoc]

Oh. That sounds horrible...

Well this is like, the third time they've "launched" so hey, third times a charm right?

 

[kayos90]

Well this is like, the third time they've "launched" so hey, third times a charm right?

Yeah. Why bother a third time though?

 

[Steroyd]

Why do you guys watch bad shows? Just wondering.

Sometimes a show transcends bad into something special, then we aim to share it's specialness with everyone.

The UK equivalent of Crunchyroll.

(Translators Notes: UK equivalent = shit)

Well there was that one time they had Un-Go and Tiger and Bunny...

 

[Reknoc]

Sometimes a show transcends bad into something special, then we aim to share it's specialness with everyone.



Well there was that one time they had Un-Go and Tiger and Bunny...

Those were better times, since the adverts never loaded (but always left a buffering symbol on the video).

 

[Kazzy]

The UK equivalent of Crunchyroll.

(Translators Notes: UK equivalent = shit)

* Solemnly nods*

It needs a snappier name too!

 

[Articalys]

Saimoe Round 2 - Groups C & D, Day 4 Results

C4
1st 220 Yayoi Kise @ Smile Pretty Cure!
2nd 195 Ui Hirasawa @ K-On!
3rd 114 Yune @ Ikoku Meiro No Croisee

D4
1st 224 Louise De La Valliere @ Zero's Familiar
2nd 204 Makoto Kikuchi @ The Idolmaster
3rd 97 Saber @ Fate/Zero

Amusingly enough, this sets up a Rie vs. Rie match (Nagi/Louise) in the next round.

Anyway, this marks the halfway through round 2; a one day break and then back to things tomorrow.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Why do you guys watch bad shows? Just wondering.

I hate to say no to my friends when they suggest these anime to me.

 

[kayos90]

I hate to say no to my friends when they suggest these anime to me.

Wow. That's.... hardcore.

 

[Kazzy]

Wow. That's.... hardcore.

That indeed is the power of friendship!

 

[darkside31337]

1st 224 Louise De La Valliere @ Zero's Familiar
2nd 204 Makoto Kikuchi @ The Idolmaster

What is this bullshit?

At least Yayoi won.

 

[fertygo]

That indeed is the power of friendship!

As expected from DTL, the shounen emperor. always thinking about his nakama.

 

[Branduil]

What is this bullshit?

At least Yayoi won.

And they have the nerve to get mad at how foreigners vote.

 

[RurouniZel]

D4
1st 224 Louise De La Valliere @ Zero's Familiar
2nd 204 Makoto Kikuchi @ The Idolmaster
3rd 97 Saber @ Fate/Zero

Oh fucking come on, Japan! Louise over Makoto? >_>

 

[kayos90]

Oh fucking come on, Japan! Louise over Makoto? >_>

Lolis win? Is she a loli?

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

I just noticed how Satoshi's face bounces. I can't imagine that happening in real life, but in a medium like animation, I personally feel that it adds an little bit of extra "oomph" to the scene.

real life inferior confirmed

 

[7Th]

And they have the nerve to get mad at how foreigners vote.

Actually, foreigner vote is super-restricted these days; only like 20 "voting codes" are given to non-Japanese IPs.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

One of the best things about Hyouka is the character development as they progress from archetypes to individualized characters. There's a lot of potential for Chitanda in a second season if they continue her development like this.

the whole ending scene made me think: YUKIKO

 

[Branduil]

Actually, foreigner vote is super-restricted these days; only like 20 "voting codes" are given to non-Japanese IPs.

I know, that was my point.

 

[RurouniZel]

Lolis win? Is she a loli?

Only by comparison to the, erm... "size" of the other supporting females.

Spoiler

Team Henrietta!

 

[kayos90]

the whole ending scene made me think: YUKIKO

I must've missed a joke.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Yes. After Story is the best work KyoAni has ever done. A few episodes in particular are absolutely amazing stuff.

I had no idea Clannad was so popular. Is it really worth watching?

And what the hell is a clannad anyway?

Darkside isn't always wrong!

 

[Hellsing321]

Oh fucking come on, Japan! Louise over Makoto? >_>

Hey on the brightside at least Saber got crushed like she was taking a verbal beatdown from Rider.

 

[darkside31337]

Darkside isn't always wrong!

I am never wrong.

Unfortunately you're still a Manchester United fan.

 

[kayos90]

I am never wrong.

Unfortunately you're still a Manchester United fan.

BUWHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA.

Anyway, yes. Clannad is worth watching because of After Story.

 

[Jarmel]

I vehemently disagree with this line of argument. It artificially restricts characters into some kind of box labelled 'relatable' which inherently hampers the kind of stories that can be told. If every character has to be 'relatable', as in, likeable (which I believe is what your argument is implying) to a general audience, then storytelling as a whole would be gravely impoverished.

I am interested in works with authentically human characters, some of which will be completely unlikeable.

Relatable doesn't have to be likable. A perfect example would be Walter from Breaking Bad, not many people would find him likable but there are people that can relate to his general circumstances and situation. An anime example might be Lelouch in that people related to his motivations even if they thought he was a douchebag or hated his approaches. I would say especially great villains are relatable to an extent in that the audience can wonder if they would do something similar.

 

[dakkumauji]

Tari Tari 11

Sums up Taichi's role in the show.

First half was nice. Everyone working towards putting on the musical was fun and nice to see people's talent and lack of talent being shown.

Second half wasn't as nice.

Spoiler

The whole closing the school thing is pretty stupid. It feels tacked on and only there to give unnecessary drama.

Hell, even after the fact that it was announced, the show felt completely different than what it was before.

But, at least it does look like the power of music is going to save the day.

 

[Ryuukan]

I am never wrong.

Objection!

 

[kayos90]

Objection!

Nigiari?

 

[Kazzy]

Tari Tari 11

But, at least it does look like the power of music is going to save the day.

And you'd be right!

Spoiler

I was actually glad they managed to deliver all that sentimentality, whilst side-stepping all the cliche-ridden nonsense. Well, barring the needless injection of drama towards the end.

 

[jman2050]

Unfortunately

Hey screw you, that movie owned :<

Spoiler

STRANGE, ISN'T IT?!?!

 

[jman2050]

Oh fucking come on, Japan! Louise over Makoto? >_>

Again, Rie overlords? Urusai urusai? Baka inu etc etc?

This isn't rocket science you know.