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This anime may really be the definitive action anime of the year.
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Summer 2013 Anime |10th Dimensional OT| the first ignoble truth: all of life is anime
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This anime may really be the definitive action anime of the year.
PdotMichael
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Samurai Flamenco looks interesting I guess. Not sure what I should expect.
How ambiguous...
How ambiguous...
Not... what I expected, looking at the first released art.
Looks like Kamen rider mix with Viewful joe.
hosannainexcelsis
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I really like the vibe of that key visual.
Hellsing321
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Welcome to the winning team.
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I don't know,
Touga always seemed to me like the type to be really careful with hygiene. Who's to say he doesn't clean it thorough--
Man, I would love a 3rd series of Sunred but I guess it can go on the pile of other shows that won't get it.
This type of discussion is why Anime-Gaf exists.
Thanks hosannainexcelsis.
I was hoping there's more to it but that could have been all it was intended for. Since then I don't think it's been given any focus like that. I guess we'll see in the upcomming episodes.
Yuck, that background is awful.
Save 'N Quit
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Those scarfs around their necks don't make them any cooler.
Scarves on any type of Kamen Rider style suit are always awesome. Always.
Fall noitaminA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKlTsIsUmRE
hosannainexcelsis
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The designs have weird shading, with all that white, but it looks like that won't be getting into the show itself. I like the piece of art; it's great at evoking the setting.
Scarfs are used because something blowing in the wind is good for dramatic still images. Since they have helmets on they can't use long hair, so scarfs are a good substitute.
Heaven forbid we get some animation in a trailer these days... I suppose, it's still a couple of months until the shows air, they've got to have something to tease us with.
Galileidonna appeals to me more tonally, but Samumenco looks like it has an intriguing vibe.
Bring on October!
http://animeanime.jp/article/2013/08/09/15116.html
Galileidonna is about 3 sisters who are blood descendants of Galileo Galilei. It seems there's a big mystery revolving around things he has left behind after his death. It causes the sisters to be placed on an international wanted list, and they escape from their pursuers to unravel the mystery. The new supporting cast in the key visual include a self professed Galileo-maniac who is obsessed with solving the mysteries he left behind, the young leader of a group of sky pirates, and the son of the company head at a huge mega corporation.
Sounds good!
Galileidonna is about 3 sisters who are blood descendants of Galileo Galilei. It seems there's a big mystery revolving around things he has left behind after his death. It causes the sisters to be placed on an international wanted list, and they escape from their pursuers to unravel the mystery. The new supporting cast in the key visual include a self professed Galileo-maniac who is obsessed with solving the mysteries he left behind, the young leader of a group of sky pirates, and the son of the company head at a huge mega corporation.
Sounds good!
PdotMichael
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I remember that I aked why there are so sentai anime after the last GuP OVA.
Japan is fast!
Couldn't care less about Galileidonna though.
hosannainexcelsis
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Two new Samurai Flamenco staff revealed in that trailer:
Action Director, Design: Tetsuo Yamada (Durarara)
Art Director: Hiroshi Kato (Evangelion)
I still think they look alright.
hope it's like Da Vinci Code! lol. not sure how sky pirates fit in a setting like this.
I didn't notice those pillars at first, looks like it's a bit of sci-fi?
Oh Dear!
Hellsing321
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I'm getting some Guilty Crown vibes from this thing. I hope I'm wrong.
hosannainexcelsis
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Sky pirates fit in anywhere.
I don't know how you get that impression; it doesn't at all appear to be the conglomeration of otaku cliches that Guilty Crown was. It reads more like the premise of a paperback thriller.
http://www.samumenco.com/
Additional music credit: Kenji Tamai & agehasprings
Lots of character designs in the character section too, not going to rehost them. Check it out.
Additional music credit: Kenji Tamai & agehasprings
Lots of character designs in the character section too, not going to rehost them. Check it out.
If anything, with its talk of sky pirates, I'm thinking Fractale...
I shall remain positive, however, it sounds right up my street!
dakkumauji
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Pretty hyped,
Hm, I guess it depends on how thrilling it'll be though I just assume it'll be lots of talk talk talk instead.
KirbYuuYuu
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Sword of the Stranger
Well I woke up pretty early (about 5:30 AM) since I slept rather early as well, so I decided to take the time to finally watch this while activity was on the down-low, and I'm pretty glad I did.
Right off the bat, you can tell this is a well animated movie, and it shows throughout the movie, leading up to one of the best fights I've seen in anime, mainly because it's grounded well into reality.
We have multiple factions moving throughout the movie, each with their own desires being played at the hand of turning against one another to fulfill their ideals. The characters themselves are simple, much like the movie, but it works well since it doesn't try to overcomplicate itself to the point of misunderstanding.
We're also shown a growth between a stranger and a boy getting use to each other, as well as flesh out why they function and it works. Our No Named Samurai is also shown to be connected to another character in the movie based on their commentary and No Name's dreams that caused him to dislike war, without ever having to meet again, as well as establish how his skills compared to the foreigner.
Again the animation was rather superb, this alone being a good reason to watch the movie, and everything surrounding that makes it a good watch. Not sure what movie I'll watch next though (that isn't really tied to Sailor Moon or the likes).
Well I woke up pretty early (about 5:30 AM) since I slept rather early as well, so I decided to take the time to finally watch this while activity was on the down-low, and I'm pretty glad I did.
Right off the bat, you can tell this is a well animated movie, and it shows throughout the movie, leading up to one of the best fights I've seen in anime, mainly because it's grounded well into reality.
We have multiple factions moving throughout the movie, each with their own desires being played at the hand of turning against one another to fulfill their ideals. The characters themselves are simple, much like the movie, but it works well since it doesn't try to overcomplicate itself to the point of misunderstanding.
We're also shown a growth between a stranger and a boy getting use to each other, as well as flesh out why they function and it works. Our No Named Samurai is also shown to be connected to another character in the movie based on their commentary and No Name's dreams that caused him to dislike war, without ever having to meet again, as well as establish how his skills compared to the foreigner.
Again the animation was rather superb, this alone being a good reason to watch the movie, and everything surrounding that makes it a good watch. Not sure what movie I'll watch next though (that isn't really tied to Sailor Moon or the likes).
Read the introduction and character stuff on the Samurai Flemenco site. Seems it's about a 19 year old fashion magazine model who becomes the new generation superhero Samurai Flemenco with the help of his grandfather who is a huge tokusatsu fan and who influenced him growing up. The other character is a 24 year old cop who isn't particularly motivated or driven and just does his job on a day to day basis. Fate brings them together somehow, and the true meaning of JUSTICE will be revealed. Right after they DTL the fuck out of each other, I'm sure.
Interestingly enough, the only other characters revealed so far are 3 girls who form the idol group Mineral*Miracle*Muse. There's the lead singer and songwriter who's the mood maker in the group, the more serious and reliable leader, and the other member who can speak "surprisingly native sounding English" (lol?!).
Edit: Oh, I should add that Samurai Flemenco is a hero who does not have actual super powers, and has no undergone "surgery" to enhance his body. He fights evil with the power of HIS OWN STRENGTH <3 *blush* <3.
Interestingly enough, the only other characters revealed so far are 3 girls who form the idol group Mineral*Miracle*Muse. There's the lead singer and songwriter who's the mood maker in the group, the more serious and reliable leader, and the other member who can speak "surprisingly native sounding English" (lol?!).
Edit: Oh, I should add that Samurai Flemenco is a hero who does not have actual super powers, and has no undergone "surgery" to enhance his body. He fights evil with the power of HIS OWN STRENGTH <3 *blush* <3.
Theonik
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No name is secretly Kenshin. Real talk.
Watch Bungaku Shoujo for Zeroshiki.
hosannainexcelsis
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I'm going to go out on a limb and predict that her English will not sound native in the least.
He's so manly!
Theonik made a comment along the lines of "I'm bitterly disappointed in Nafe" which presumably where it came from. As far as I know, Theonik's birthday's on the 19th.
Theonik
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6th.
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Fall of Sakuga gets better every minute.
Wonder where I pulled that date from then. How odd. Happy Belated Birthday!
KirbYuuYuu
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Agreed
Oh, thought that was a joke or unrelated as didn't see any felicitation that followed up...
Kept you waiting, huh? Happy Birthday, Theonik!
Go_Ly_Dow
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That means a fuckton of anime for Toonami to air in the coming years.
Hellsing321
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You motherfucker! Now I have to get Pizza for lunch!As promised.
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I'm still waiting for Gurren Lagann in Toonami. I can't believe they let that one slip from their hands.
Theonik
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Thanks! For what it's worth Nafe also thought something along those lines which surprised me!
It all fits!
I guess my hint was too subtle!
Thanks! I really wasn't expecting people would have remembered considering I didn't make much of a fuss. Especially not outside IRC.
R_thanatos
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Mushibugyo - 18
This episode went much slower than i expected ..but they used the extra time to plant many forshadowing hints ..so ...the action begin trully next episode ?
Things to note :
-Irori is bisexual ( no questions here )
-hibachi can make bombs explode even without her clothes. where the hell does she hide them ???
-mugai talked ( no joke )
(dat scene at midnight ) this is 300% love ..no doubt about it , funny how everyone is aware of that ...except both protagonists.
-so many bloodstains , so many deaths... those antagonists are so deadly.
-Big special mention to sanada yukimura that is a magnificent vilain.
Overall this episode was a decent "calmbeforethestrom" episode. it did get me hyped for the next part and that's all that matters.
This episode went much slower than i expected ..but they used the extra time to plant many forshadowing hints ..so ...the action begin trully next episode ?
Things to note :
-Irori is bisexual ( no questions here )
-hibachi can make bombs explode even without her clothes. where the hell does she hide them ???
-mugai talked ( no joke )
-the princess is so lovely .... her running gag was also lovely.
No no this isn't friendship , this is two lovers talking at midnight near a pond.
(dat scene at midnight ) this is 300% love ..no doubt about it , funny how everyone is aware of that ...except both protagonists.
-so many bloodstains , so many deaths... those antagonists are so deadly.
-Big special mention to sanada yukimura that is a magnificent vilain.
Escuse me yukimura , i mean ...."Where are my manners ?"
Overall this episode was a decent "calmbeforethestrom" episode. it did get me hyped for the next part and that's all that matters.
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