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Summer 2013 Anime |10th Dimensional OT| the first ignoble truth: all of life is anime
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Yea I checked the directing credits as there were some really cool visual techniques such as the opening with the payphone around the 00:45 mark. In the shot, the man is hanging up the phone and the cradle is vibrating and out of focus. I thought the episode would be more of a funny/downtime case and instead it's pretty serious tonewise throughout even though the material isn't that interesting. Episode 6 feels more like the conclusion arc so I'm not surprised this episode was produced much later.
rhizomatic
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Monogatari Series Second Season - 9
I am now very much under the impression that I've done myself a great disservice by not reading Kizu before the premiere of this series. Or at least that's the feeling I get when I compare my own reaction to the series to that of those who have read it (probably most notably cnet's).
That said, I certainly can appreciate the Araragi/Shinobu dynamic in this arc, but hardly as much as I think I would had I read Kizu before it. I probably also should've rewatched Bakemonogatari, too, since I don't really remember
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Anyway,
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I am now very much under the impression that I've done myself a great disservice by not reading Kizu before the premiere of this series. Or at least that's the feeling I get when I compare my own reaction to the series to that of those who have read it (probably most notably cnet's).
That said, I certainly can appreciate the Araragi/Shinobu dynamic in this arc, but hardly as much as I think I would had I read Kizu before it. I probably also should've rewatched Bakemonogatari, too, since I don't really remember
the part of Tsubasa Cat that's important to this arc
Anyway,
I'm a sucker for post-apocalyptic settings, especially with almost no people, so this episode was a treat for me
The reason there are regulations concerning the angelic acquisition of wings in the first place is because the industry is inundated with manufacturers. The Government of Paradise could not be reached for comments concerning whether or not the wing bubble is going to burst and whether or not you should invest in harps instead.
KirbYuuYuu
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Motto! Ojamajo Doremi 4
Onpu was adorable for her little talk show thing, but they really should find some way to ween themselves of whoring Onpu's fame for sales.
Of course people are wondering why MahoDou changed again, and can you really blame them?
I guess right now, I'm not sure what to grasp for the main theme for Motto! is. Sharp was pretty easy to grab because of the baby angle, but here? Foreigness? Racism? Baking?
Onpu was adorable for her little talk show thing, but they really should find some way to ween themselves of whoring Onpu's fame for sales.
Of course people are wondering why MahoDou changed again, and can you really blame them?
I guess right now, I'm not sure what to grasp for the main theme for Motto! is. Sharp was pretty easy to grab because of the baby angle, but here? Foreigness? Racism? Baking?
HMV will continue to sell them for £5.*
*Ever since their resurrection from the dead I haven't been in one so I have no idea if this joke still holds true.
Blue Exorcist - the movie -
A blistering critique of TEPCO's handling at Fukushima. A natural disaster (the train monster, which, like a train, comes regularly, just as an earthquake does in Japan) disrupts normal routine and this disruption in routine leads to a set of small negligences that eventually bloom out of control. Once the leak begins, there's no ending it.
There's a last-ditch attempt at the site itself to contain the breach. Foreign intervention - Arthur Augustus Angel! - and yet it's not enough.
It takes a miracle to end it all.
And yet, there are no miracles in the real world. A somber, relevant message for the new generation. In the end,
A blistering critique of TEPCO's handling at Fukushima. A natural disaster (the train monster, which, like a train, comes regularly, just as an earthquake does in Japan) disrupts normal routine and this disruption in routine leads to a set of small negligences that eventually bloom out of control. Once the leak begins, there's no ending it.
There's a last-ditch attempt at the site itself to contain the breach. Foreign intervention - Arthur Augustus Angel! - and yet it's not enough.
It takes a miracle to end it all.
And yet, there are no miracles in the real world. A somber, relevant message for the new generation. In the end,
it's the children who suffer.
Crash Station
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It's just clipped down.
That's stupid as hell.
Crash Station
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What looks ridiculous is how ruffled up Onodera's skirt is. That's not just striking a pose, it's being in a VERY specific position that can probably only last for a fraction of a second, what with gravity and all. I don't think even wind can do that.
After yuruyuri I'm just kinda numb to bad uniform design.
Nisekoi's designs have always been appealing and simple, good to see these characteristics being retained for the anime.
She just hopped. Chitoge is turning.
Nisekoi's designs have always been appealing and simple, good to see these characteristics being retained for the anime.
She just hopped. Chitoge is turning.
Turn A Gundam 33
So, in spite of the fact that
was only introduced last episode, I don't feel upset at their departure, on account of 1) Turn A Gundam doesn't pull that stunt very often, and 2) it was a legitimate passing that wasn't played for added melodrama. It was a natural extension of the relationship between
seen in the two episodes. So I felt okay with what happened there.
What was laughable about this episode, though, was that Borjarnons built goodness knows how many hundreds of years ago (two to three at the least would be my bet), are doing just fine, but WaDoms manufactured by the Lunarians were shot by primitive giant crossbows. I guess they don't make them like they used to?
The other thing that occurred to me this episode is that, since so far the show has only suggested a connection with UC, this whole story about Loran and the White Doll kind of seems like, I don't know, a redemption of the White Devil, if you will? Spacers would be well within their rights to hate Gundams, since the Gundams for so long stood as the force which, one way or another, wound up upholding Federation rule. As the Turn A endeavors, not to uphold the status quo, but to find a way that the Moonrace and Earthrace can exist as equals, and also to destroy the nuclear weapons that symbolize the return of the disastrous wars of the Universal Centuries, it seems, in a way, that the Gundam is seeking a way to make up for all its predecessors have done. Sorta. That's heavily romanticized, but you get my point.
So, in spite of the fact that
Mayalito
Mayalito and Quaotl
What was laughable about this episode, though, was that Borjarnons built goodness knows how many hundreds of years ago (two to three at the least would be my bet), are doing just fine, but WaDoms manufactured by the Lunarians were shot by primitive giant crossbows. I guess they don't make them like they used to?
For added comedy, the Zaku is sort of one of the weakest MSes around. Not as useless as an MA, though.
The other thing that occurred to me this episode is that, since so far the show has only suggested a connection with UC, this whole story about Loran and the White Doll kind of seems like, I don't know, a redemption of the White Devil, if you will? Spacers would be well within their rights to hate Gundams, since the Gundams for so long stood as the force which, one way or another, wound up upholding Federation rule. As the Turn A endeavors, not to uphold the status quo, but to find a way that the Moonrace and Earthrace can exist as equals, and also to destroy the nuclear weapons that symbolize the return of the disastrous wars of the Universal Centuries, it seems, in a way, that the Gundam is seeking a way to make up for all its predecessors have done. Sorta. That's heavily romanticized, but you get my point.
Good fit for the series then.
Best Minori Chihara song always has been and always will be Yuki, Muon, Madobe nite. Kyoukai no Kanata song sounds fine I guess.
Huh. Apparently this has always been the case in the manga, but I'll be damned if I've ever noticed it before. I guess it does look kind of weird if you pay attention to it.
Victory Gundam 18
FUUUUUUUU
Marbet gets in a Mobile Suit! But also Cronicle puts on his damn fool mask in space, and Uso goes to tell the kids they shouldn't be on a battlefield, but takes the time to get out of his Gundam to do that. Then one kid calls him out on it, but immediately forgets they're heading into battle to ask about girls and Uso's relationship with Shakti.
It's an entire show populated by people who are at least as stupid as Katz.
FUUUUUUUU
Marbet gets in a Mobile Suit! But also Cronicle puts on his damn fool mask in space, and Uso goes to tell the kids they shouldn't be on a battlefield, but takes the time to get out of his Gundam to do that. Then one kid calls him out on it, but immediately forgets they're heading into battle to ask about girls and Uso's relationship with Shakti.
It's an entire show populated by people who are at least as stupid as Katz.
It's SHAFT's fault for fucking around and taking too long to make Kizu anyway, at this rate we'll get the final season before it comes out. But yeah moments like this arc and Shinobu talking in Nise for the first time mean a lot more if you know Kizu.
Unfortunately.
I wanted to find some posts so I searched my name and saw that some of you guys congratulated my birthday 
It made me really happy, you guys have no idea. Going through a tough time currently, very busy, trying to cope with life and everything so I don't have time for anime (only watching HxH weekly), but I should be back for the fall season.
Really miss this thread and you guys.
Thanks.
It made me really happy, you guys have no idea. Going through a tough time currently, very busy, trying to cope with life and everything so I don't have time for anime (only watching HxH weekly), but I should be back for the fall season.
Really miss this thread and you guys.
Thanks.
R_thanatos
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Hayate no Gotoku!! 13
I guess Hinagiku is an acceptable waifu for Hayate.
Of course Hayate as the waifu is the better choice.
If hayate could correct his 2 main problems that would be no contest.
SHINE ON YOU CRAZY RAVEN
But is it open ended or a 1/2 cour series? It shall end before it get's upsetting.
A Hundred Billion Stars - 5-8
That's the Reinhard I would gladly support!
PdotMichael
Banned
12 episodes show.
No clue about the story but the anime character designs look pretty nice.
With Komi's original design, it wasn't hard to achieve good results in this case. 12 sounds nice, a short promo for the series, stopping before the cast get's too big.
Theonik
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Ojamajo Doremi 47
It's amazing that we'd find another person with Hadzuki's sense of humour.
Another thing though which I found of note, how is making someone say cold jokes different from mind altering magic?
Also that new year segment at the start was more amusing seeing it now I'm sure than it was then.
Edit: I'll also use this oppourtunity to examine Lala's, and Hehe's designs. The contrast between them is pretty interesting. This episode also revealed that Hehe is supposedly younger than Lala which I guess is reflected in the way each dresses and their personalities.
So this is the conclusion of the previous Aiko ark. Pretty good episode.
TOEIIIIIIIIIIIII
It's amazing that we'd find another person with Hadzuki's sense of humour.
Another thing though which I found of note, how is making someone say cold jokes different from mind altering magic?
Also that new year segment at the start was more amusing seeing it now I'm sure than it was then.
Edit: I'll also use this oppourtunity to examine Lala's, and Hehe's designs. The contrast between them is pretty interesting. This episode also revealed that Hehe is supposedly younger than Lala which I guess is reflected in the way each dresses and their personalities.
Going chronologically sounds like a good idea, especially since his early stuff is pretty good.
Theonik
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Ojamajo Doremi 48
You know when they first introduced those things it seemed like they'd be more rare, or mystic. The way they actually used them was pretty rubbish.
I don't understand how Hehe thought that was a good email to send anyway. Let alone to send en masse.
Onpu also has another heartwarming moment. Her contact with Doremi and co has certainly helped her.
Wait another bad item? Didn't see that one coming. 1 more left then.
Will Japan's imperialism never end?
You know when they first introduced those things it seemed like they'd be more rare, or mystic. The way they actually used them was pretty rubbish.
I don't understand how Hehe thought that was a good email to send anyway. Let alone to send en masse.
Onpu also has another heartwarming moment. Her contact with Doremi and co has certainly helped her.
Basileus777
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Aquarion Evol 1-7
This show is hilarious and ridiculous. Hopefully it can keep delivering on the dumb nonsense.
This show is hilarious and ridiculous. Hopefully it can keep delivering on the dumb nonsense.
Princess Mononoke is a pretty awesome one but maybe Nausicaa or Castle in the sky.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
It keeps getting dumber and it's wonderful. Fudo Zen pretty much made this show for me.
hosannainexcelsis
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Aikatsu eyes creep me out.
Chronologically is fine, especially since his earlier films are more straightforward adventure. You can start from Castle of Cagliostro and work your way forward. Skip Howl's Moving Castle; otherwise his films are all worth watching.
Dedication Through Light
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characters with hair clips ftw, should have had him smile.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
That Nisekoi MC has a Yuno hair clip, it's weird when not attached to the cutest being in the universe.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Out of curiosity, why is Nisekoi hated by mangaf? lol
It made me afraid at first, but I'm glad now that duckroll's funest prediction doesn't appears (for the moment) like is going to become true... nevertheless, Mr. Miyazaki parting ways with Studio Ghibli momentarily in 1998 after all what happened with Mr. Kondo's death, and his posterior return created a clear precedent.
I still hope that like any old artisan does in a smaller scale, he still dedicates all that "free time" to craft as a past-time little experiences for those that take time to visit his other 'retirement' place (apart from Buta-ya), the Ghibli Museum.
Anyway, I'm fairly sure we will see him on a important role in the staff credits for Miyazaki Jr. upcoming, probably Yoshie Hotta inspired, 'chanbara' movie!
Deputy Dangle
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I would recommend going chronologically as well. I liked watching all of his feature length work to see how he progressed and how he faltered. It was a fun way to spend a summer too.
But Spirited Away is better than all 3 of them.
Pachislot promo for Eureka Seven:
http://www.mmcafe.com/nico.html#http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1377826288
http://www.mmcafe.com/nico.html#http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1377826288
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