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Summer 2013 Anime |10th Dimensional OT| the first ignoble truth: all of life is anime
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Apocalpyse Zero
Hmmm...
Misaki > Irisu > Chitanda > Mayakas friends > Orekis sister > whoever that short haired girl is. She sucks.
Better shows get better treatment. Just the way it is.
dakkumauji
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Obviously this can only mean all three are amazing shows.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
SSY levels!I realize I'm late to this but holy fucking shit at Aku no Hana selling 400 and 200 units for Volumes 1 and 2.
I suppose that came through in the crossovers.
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Love Lab 9
Not much to say about the episode other than I quite liked the composition of this final shot. It's a nice way to sum up the episode.
Pay attention to the colors!
That said, the show needs to get back to boys again.
KirbYuuYuu
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Love Lab 9
Stock exchange and drama! The latter had a better pay off than expected
And Makio leveled up! Well we got this plot line out of the way at least.
Stock exchange and drama! The latter had a better pay off than expected
And Makio leveled up! Well we got this plot line out of the way at least.
Victory Gundam 16
What is Shakti even doing with her life right now? Wasn't she with the LM? Why did she need to sneak onto this ship? Why is she dragging a baby and a dog along with her on this ship? How did Karlman magically manage not to fuck up her stealth mission? What is this girl's objective, anyway? To be the most amazingly pointless woman in the show? Cuz she's gonna have to fight Katejina for that something fierce. I just don't get like, why we're focusing on Shakti at all here. Nor do I get why Marbet risked capture when she or Uso could've gone out in the Gundam and fought. And why, oh God of Mecha, are we like, tripling the number of fucking kids in the cast? You know they're all gonna die anyway. And how long has it been since MSG that THE Gundam is considered a legend? Like I get that his exploits were legendary and all, but it cannot have been that long since 0079, right? Famous is a word people use to describe old war characters in the real world, but legendary usually belongs for things from a hell of a lot longer back. PLUS, it can't have been that long since the Jupiter Empire was defeated, during which conflict the Federation had mass produced F91 Gundams.
What is Shakti even doing with her life right now? Wasn't she with the LM? Why did she need to sneak onto this ship? Why is she dragging a baby and a dog along with her on this ship? How did Karlman magically manage not to fuck up her stealth mission? What is this girl's objective, anyway? To be the most amazingly pointless woman in the show? Cuz she's gonna have to fight Katejina for that something fierce. I just don't get like, why we're focusing on Shakti at all here. Nor do I get why Marbet risked capture when she or Uso could've gone out in the Gundam and fought. And why, oh God of Mecha, are we like, tripling the number of fucking kids in the cast? You know they're all gonna die anyway. And how long has it been since MSG that THE Gundam is considered a legend? Like I get that his exploits were legendary and all, but it cannot have been that long since 0079, right? Famous is a word people use to describe old war characters in the real world, but legendary usually belongs for things from a hell of a lot longer back. PLUS, it can't have been that long since the Jupiter Empire was defeated, during which conflict the Federation had mass produced F91 Gundams.
PorcellainThrill
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The Nichijou critique only works under the very narrow assumption that it was supposed to make you laugh at every scene.
Theonik
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Waiting with bated breath for your impressions of Episode
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YuruYuri Ep 1-3
But... But... Floor icecream gives you health!
Nonsense. The "good bits" (ie. the occasional absolutely fucking amazing sketches, usually the high-concept ones) were spaced out by things like Hakase scenes (which were God-level purely based on their cuteness even before you start taking their humour into account) and other more low-key skits that were generally highly amusing and entertaining in their own right. Even in the occasional instance when the humour did fall a bit flat (which is inevitable for any comedy show), the great characters still made sure every moment ot the show was a pleasure to watch. And that's without even getting into the godly production values that elevated everything still further.
Sugita is one of the protags in Nichibros? Dammit, I can feel that show moving up my "anime I should check out" list. And it was already pretty high. (Not that this means anything for the near future, since it doesn't seem likely anything on that list is going to get watched while Precure is taking up all my backlog time...)
I agree with this. The pillow shots, many of the "short thoughts" and the like-love scenes aren't gags. And a lot of the "gags" thrive on animation rather than comedy, although I guess not everyone can get off that.
I don't know, the chase scene in episode 2 or the Disney-ish card castle skit in episode 17 don't strike me as things that are trying to make you laugh. They're more the creators being playful and experimenting with forms and styles (which I guess one could accuse of being fairly tame a lot of the time, but hey, for me it just worked).
I'll agree that the show could still stand to be more consistent, but that was a fairly minor issue and personally I don't expect most comedies to consistently make me laugh. If it manages to be amusing and interesting from any other angle consistently, that's pretty good enough for me.
Because Legend of Galactic Heroes is a show that deserves finishing!
hipbabboom
Huh? What did I say? Did I screw up again? :(
Is it explained anywhere why Touko (in picture) from Servant x Service has a permanent anger vain on her face?
Love Lab - 09
I didn't think Enomoto's hair could get any fluffier, but it turns, they were indeed fluffier back in the day.
Humor is largely subjective, but I feel like there's a part we can judge with more empirical mindset, i.e. the part of the brain we use when we determine that Big Bang Theory is awful. Approach it with the assumption that there's some variance to be accounted for regarding cultural context and there's still the mechanical aspect of it, the delivery of the beats which we recognize as jokes and gags. The beginning, the end, stuff like that. And when we consider the 'bad bits' in the show, I'm not talking about the sketches with a more experimental bent, but rather the stretches which the show wants you to laugh but there's no punchline to anything, no conclusion, the viewer left waiting for the mic drop but left instead hanging in a world where no mic was dropped. These are sketches that make no attempt at observation, no jokes to be delivered, physical gags where the gag cuts off without the final hit, the bonk, the laugh. Instead you get long, drawn-out reactions - speed lines - ludicrously exaggerated responses to mundane events that doesn't elicit a humorous response. It's like a long, awkward laugh track that never cuts out but instead keeps going and going. I'd be more inclined to believe in the show's experimental bent regarding this, were it not for the way it's structured, how it's presented. There's a clear delineation between the stranger sketches - the airplane gags that always culminate with Mio's hairclips come to mind, or even the various takes on awkwardness and discomfort, stretched out to encompass every sweatdrop on a certain teacher's face - and the ones where the show does want you to laugh, but there's no humor there. Oh no, Yuuko tripped! Asteroids are hitting the ground! Explosions! For five minutes! If these work for you, cheers. But they don't for others. Hence the bevy of negative responses, which isn't isolated to this thread or even this forum.
I should make it clear here that I'm perfectly content with accepting your opinion regarding the humor, the cute, whatever. I'm not rambling here in order to change your mind or make you agree with me. I'm just trying to get you to understand why I feel the way I do regarding the show, and why dismissing these concerns as nonsense while lacing it with hyperbolic praise might not be the most sensible thing to do.
I didn't think Enomoto's hair could get any fluffier, but it turns, they were indeed fluffier back in the day.
Humor is largely subjective, but I feel like there's a part we can judge with more empirical mindset, i.e. the part of the brain we use when we determine that Big Bang Theory is awful. Approach it with the assumption that there's some variance to be accounted for regarding cultural context and there's still the mechanical aspect of it, the delivery of the beats which we recognize as jokes and gags. The beginning, the end, stuff like that. And when we consider the 'bad bits' in the show, I'm not talking about the sketches with a more experimental bent, but rather the stretches which the show wants you to laugh but there's no punchline to anything, no conclusion, the viewer left waiting for the mic drop but left instead hanging in a world where no mic was dropped. These are sketches that make no attempt at observation, no jokes to be delivered, physical gags where the gag cuts off without the final hit, the bonk, the laugh. Instead you get long, drawn-out reactions - speed lines - ludicrously exaggerated responses to mundane events that doesn't elicit a humorous response. It's like a long, awkward laugh track that never cuts out but instead keeps going and going. I'd be more inclined to believe in the show's experimental bent regarding this, were it not for the way it's structured, how it's presented. There's a clear delineation between the stranger sketches - the airplane gags that always culminate with Mio's hairclips come to mind, or even the various takes on awkwardness and discomfort, stretched out to encompass every sweatdrop on a certain teacher's face - and the ones where the show does want you to laugh, but there's no humor there. Oh no, Yuuko tripped! Asteroids are hitting the ground! Explosions! For five minutes! If these work for you, cheers. But they don't for others. Hence the bevy of negative responses, which isn't isolated to this thread or even this forum.
I should make it clear here that I'm perfectly content with accepting your opinion regarding the humor, the cute, whatever. I'm not rambling here in order to change your mind or make you agree with me. I'm just trying to get you to understand why I feel the way I do regarding the show, and why dismissing these concerns as nonsense while lacing it with hyperbolic praise might not be the most sensible thing to do.
Why does Asuka have Rei's hair color?
Basileus777
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You make it sound as if the scenes without humor were the exception instead of the norm. It's a comedy that is rarely funny and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that critique.
Just watched #9 of Servant x Service. It had lots of cool/funny moments as usual. And as I said last week, 'hang in there Hasabe'. Its been interesting seeing this other side to him, whats underneath the confident, jokey exterior.
Also watched the new episodes of Tamayura and Silver Spoon. The former was pretty nice, more enjoyable than the last. It seems always strongest when Potte is interacting with people from her fathers past. Though quite a few questions I had about Natsume and his relationship with Kazuma. Silver Spoon was OK too I guess. I guess it was a nice ender for the whole summer as farmhand story. And if I didn't know any better I'd think it was directly pointing to Hachiken's future.
Also watched the new episodes of Tamayura and Silver Spoon. The former was pretty nice, more enjoyable than the last. It seems always strongest when Potte is interacting with people from her fathers past. Though quite a few questions I had about Natsume and his relationship with Kazuma. Silver Spoon was OK too I guess. I guess it was a nice ender for the whole summer as farmhand story. And if I didn't know any better I'd think it was directly pointing to Hachiken's future.
I was going to say I couldn't disagree with this more, but then...
...I found something I disagreed with even more. smh
because its cool
Dedication Through Light
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People dont like beach episodes?
Hopefully the other beach event is animated someday :/ its such a good arc.
Cat BLue Dynamite! Although its only 42 minutes. But if you also watch the catchy music video that goes with it you can pass 50 minutes very quickly and enjoyably.
I have been out of watching anime for a while and I miss some shows in the last few years. I always seen Madoka Magica figures and wonder why it seems to be so popular. Well finally watched it. Very interesting
Steins;Gate is another show that you might find yourself having to marathon. Its a very compelling story with plenty of twists
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
I made this yesterday. Have some cute for your morning.
Holy shit. I bow to the creator of this.
Actually, yes. Its very hit or miss with the humor. Similar to how Galaxy angel was always fun and entertaining but not always hilarious.
sadamoto finally makes miku visually appealing
Whaaaat? she always was!
DAWWWWW. I squeed. morning made.
Joe Molotov
Member
Her hair is the most fuwa fuwa of them all.
i enjoy the broad and open minded view that anime is supposed to make me sleep with every scene.
Its no Tales from Earthsea if thats what youre getting at.
Theonik
Member
Ojamajo Doremi 38
Some great faces this episode too but I run out of screen hosting space at this moment.
Good faces this episode and Onpu continues to be the cutest thing ever. That still doesn't redeem her actions on 35 but she's fairly inoffensive the last few episodes.
Hidoi
Doremi making a statue of Majo Rika was sweet.
PdotMichael
Banned
Even home isulation can be moe.
Construction Company's Short Anime Promotes Home Insulation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp4oFbOVO_M#t=50
Construction Company's Short Anime Promotes Home Insulation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp4oFbOVO_M#t=50
Holy shit that was cute.
Also yay for Japan finally realizing the importance of insulation. Silly Japan.
Now work on double paned glass.
I'm just as shocked someone liking that thing segment.
Hakase is precious!
I seriously dont understand how people dont like her. I cant even fathom it.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Yay! ^_^
Your art brings great joy and squees.
gashikunFLCL
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When I said episode 40 back them, I meant episode 40 of #, the second season.
I see, I see. We are all doing a Ultimadrago comeback ritual, right? Right?!
Theonik
Member
I know. It's gonna be a while though not as much as you think if I can just pick it up again...
Was forcibly stopped last week otherwise I'd be at around episode 20 of sharp.
chicagocubsfan
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Kotaku had an interview with Avi Arad, a movie producer about the Uncharted, MGS, and Mass Effect movies. This was said at the end of the article.
http://kotaku.com/producer-avi-arad-on-mass-effect-uncharted-metal-gear-1214627446
http://kotaku.com/producer-avi-arad-on-mass-effect-uncharted-metal-gear-1214627446
gashikunFLCL
Member
From your post that time I got the impression that you had watched a lot of episodes and was already at #.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Thanks! :3. I need to get better at painting chibis. Lots of room for improvement. :3
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