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[Lurky]

Dammit guys I'm only gone for about two weeks and there's already a new thread? Now I have to go catch up on animu... >=[

 

[Joe Molotov]

Also you are talking to someone who thinks some grotesque things are actually cute.

 

[Shard]

So you have an aversion to cuteness?

It is more that somebody being ugly cute or ugly as an informed ability stretches credibility.

 

[Chet Rippo]

I thought the whole point of Watamote is that if she actually took care of herself and didn't act like a fool that she would actually be good looking and popular.

 

[cajunator]

It is more that somebody being ugly cute or ugly as an informed ability stretches credibility.

Its anime. credibility is already stretched pretty thin.

 

[Shard]

I thought the whole point of Watamote is that if she actually took care of herself and didn't act like a fool that she would actually be good looking and popular.

Sort of, so far, it is more, her ideas of how to make herself more attractive or popular backfire on her in various sit commy ways.

 

[Joe Molotov]

I thought the whole point of Watamote is that if she actually took care of herself and didn't act like a fool that she would actually be good looking and popular.

It is.

 

[JustRiffled]

how big is acceptable to you?

 

[chickdigger802]

who needs friends when you have videogames and escorts?

 

[Regulus Tera]

#2 is the best.

 

[Dynedom]

Gochika is just unfair.

 

[cajunator]

how big is acceptable to you?

All of the above.

 

[Joe Molotov]

how big is acceptable to you?

11

 

[Dynedom]

11

 

[chickdigger802]

now post one comparing boobs sizes. who cares about eyes. put a paperbag over it if you have to.

 

[Lurky]

now post one comparing boobs sizes. who cares about eyes. put a paperbag over it if you have to.

I like where this is headed.

 

[Crash Station]

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GenericCuteness This more or less, I am being told she is ugly or plain or whatever and it just becomes an informed trait because most anime refused to deal with the grotesque.

You're looking for hollywood homely, which is a problem with fiction in general.

It has been readily apparent from the first episode that she does most of this shit to herself and of of the recurrent themes is he denial of her situation to the point where she blames everybody but the self. Also the fact of the matter is that Tokomo is suffering from more then just a little social awkwardness, she is most likely suffering from one if not multiple undiagnosed metal disorders and really needs professional help. I do not find such things amusing, also, on a meta example the who social awkwardness thing reeks of cynical manipulation of otakus in a similar position. I have coem to hate Tokomo, hate everything about her, and that is what make Watamote enjoyable for me, her suffering, her torment.

That's what makes her endearing though! We're not talking about tsunderes which are just a bastardized combination of bipolar and borderline personality disorder. These are some actual relatable actions and thoughts, even for people with very mild social anxiety and no other mental disorders to speak of, even if it is a bit exaggerated at times.

Also, there are no psychiatrists in Japan apparently.

 

[R_thanatos]

how big is acceptable to you?

I must be weird because all 9 are intresting to me

 

[chickdigger802]

I must be weird because all 9 are intresting to me

maybe because they are all topless?

 

[cajunator]

I must be weird because all 9 are intresting to me

NAKAMA

 

[Theonik]

http://i.imgur.com/uo7wdov.png

how big is acceptable to you?

I can't decide. #TeamNotNumber1

It is ! Especially if youve read the books

I see! Guess I have some work to do.

I thought the whole point of Watamote is that if she actually took care of herself and didn't act like a fool that she would actually be good looking and popular.

I want in too!

#2 is the best.

Nose is bad.

 

[madp]

9 looks like what was depicted as "average" anime art in the really shitty "how to draw anime" books I owned as a teenager.

 

[Chet Rippo]

how big is acceptable to you?

I like all of them, but probably the middle row the most, as that's how I usually draw.

 

[Theonik]

9 looks like what was depicted as "average" anime art in the really shitty "how to draw anime" books I owned as a teenager.

Looks like certain late 90s shows.

 

[R_thanatos]

maybe because they are all topless?

No.
If think its because im watching anime for a while and im accustomed to the various changes across the ages and the variants from each studio.

For me what matters is not the design but what you do with it.

NAKAMA

Youve seen nothing yet.

 

[madp]

Looks like certain late 90s shows.

The dark ages of character design.

 

[Chet Rippo]

9 looks like what was depicted as "average" anime art in the really shitty "how to draw anime" books I owned as a teenager.

You mean the books by Christopher Hart? I thought his art was more in between 4 and 7, with the eyes leaning more to the later end of the spectrum.

 

[cajunator]

I like all of them, but probably the middle row the most, as that's how I usually draw.

Same pretty much. Particularly 5-7 are the most hnnngh potential.

 

[madp]

You mean the books by Christopher Hart? I thought his art was more in between 4 and 7, with the eyes leaning more to the later end of the spectrum.

nah. look up Katy Coope. Just..................you'll see what I mean.

 

[Hitokage]

The dark ages of character design.

Utena is late 90s, sir!

 

[/XX/]

In other news...HAY GUYS IT'S MY BIRTHDAY. Thanks goes to Cajun for giving me the perfect idea for a good present to ask for:

Happy birthday, Cnet! But since I live in the future, I get priority! Now it's MY BIRTHDAY!

Man, now missing birthdays in pairs too... Happy (belated) Birthday to cnet128 & Jintor!

Aren't Evangelion rights a clusterfuck right now?

Yeah. As far as I try to understand the situation, things maybe got more complicated after the link between both studios for copyright management that were Mr. & Ms. Kamimura both left GAiNAX to form Studio Khara's affiliated GroundWorks company (http://gworks.biz/), as seen previously:

神村靖宏・典子夫妻がガイナックスを退社? - 「株式会社グラウンドワークス」は『ヱヴァ』版権管理の新会社か: 序破Q
http://johakyu.net/archives/2010/06/2010-06-02-001047.php

I mean, without knowing what level of direct connection they retain now, what kind of consent each part, be Studio Khara (χαρα) or GAiNAX, will need from the other to patronage determined products on their own?

With this I was always referring to the original Project Eva rights, as obviously Rebuild of Evangelion is totally controlled by Studio Khara... but well, with determined products sometimes the lines in-between similar properties blur (and that is why they had someone like Noriko Kamimura sorting things out in the first place!).

cajunator: here and here

I think there was a Leliel* nano too, but it's not listed there.

Here you are:

使徒XXnano!
http://www.hobby-wave.com/LINE_UP/kanseihin/2007/nano/

 

[Syrinx]

how big is acceptable to you?

3-5 would probably be my ideal range. 7 is probably the maximum.

 

[Theonik]

Utena is late 90s, sir!

There were bright spots in the dark ages too. Just that they were drowned.
In darkness.

 

[Lurky]

nah. look up Katy Coope. Just..................you'll see what I mean.

Dear god! I nearly went blind looking at that stuff just now D:

 

[Chet Rippo]

nah. look up Katy Coope. Just..................you'll see what I mean.

Oh yeah, I remember those now...

The only book I still have around is this one

I still like to thumb through it some times. He could draw some pretty cool mechas. Whoever colored for him sucks ass though.

Utena is late 90s, sir!

Exactly. What were they thinking?

 

[chickdigger802]

you know...


short skirt + bare thighs > zettai ryouiki.


but maybe its because i've played baseball and not a fan of long socks. too itchy and messes up my fabulous leg hair.

 

[Tenumi]

how big is acceptable to you?

I can like a character all the way up through 7.

Also, with my new avatar, I bet nobody that thinks avatars = intelligence and maturity will take me seriously anymore

 

[cajunator]

3-5 would probably be my ideal range. 7 is probably the maximum.

5 is easily the most adorable.

 

[Chet Rippo]

you know...


short skirt + bare thighs > zettai ryouiki.


but maybe its because i've played baseball and not a fan of long socks. too itchy and messes up my fabulous leg hair.

I like the knee high socks better. More cute if you ask me.

 

[cajunator]

I like the knee high socks better. More cute if you ask me.

nope

 

[Lurky]

you know...


short skirt + bare thighs > zettai ryouiki.


but maybe its because i've played baseball and not a fan of long socks. too itchy and messes up my fabulous leg hair.

I'm fine either way as long as there are mini-skirts involved.

 

[cajunator]

I'm fine either way as long as there are mini-skirts involved.

Ok I guess I can accept that.

 

[Chet Rippo]

nope

Thigh highs come off as more sexy or seductive than cute in my opinion.

 

[Tenumi]

5 is easily the most adorable.

5 is perfection to me.

 

[Hitokage]

Also, with my new avatar, I bet nobody that thinks avatars = intelligence and maturity will take me seriously anymore

My position is that such people shouldn't get their way. Ideally it'll get to the point where half of the page they're reading is ignored so they don't even bother coming anymore!

 

[madp]

Utena is late 90s, sir!

Yeah, and it shows! (even if it's still superior for the era)

Oh yeah, I remember those now...

The horror.

you know...


short skirt + bare thighs > zettai ryouiki.

Pants/skirts that actually cover the legs > *

 

[cajunator]

Thigh highs come off as more sexy or seductive than cute in my opinion.

That all depends. Thigh highs with ribbon/bows or stripes = adorbs
Thigh highs with netting, solid color, or lace = sexy

 

[Chet Rippo]

The horror.

Man, I wish I was at the age and skill level I am right now back in those days. I could have made a fortune!

 

[santeesioux]

Ugh, Toonami is looking at Eureka Seven: AO, guess they want me to start watching all of my shows by streaming on CR and Hulu.

 

[cajunator]

Ugh, Toonami is looking at Eureka Seven: AO, guess they want me to start watching all of my shows by streaming on CR and Hulu.

Toonami hates all of us for abandoning them. this is revenge.