Jex
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Lindelof writers better characters though.
There's actually also a 1987 OVA adaptation of a different segment of the manga under the name 'Space Fantasia 2001 Nights' .
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Summer 2013 Anime |OT3| only manly sports allowed
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Based Yokoyama. I hope he storyboards some for Kill la Kill.
I think Isayama actually does have the major plot points of the story planned out, he's just too fond of stringing things out, and the shounen format doesn't help in that regard. But some recent revelations in the story have at least made clear that he did have important storylines planned out and foreshadowed from the beginning.
haha 2001 Nights is yet another manga i love, didn't know there was an anime version.
i recently marathoned Gunbuster & Diebuster back-to-back, yikes that was some serious aesthetic whiplash going from one to the other.
hosannainexcelsis
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Minami-ke 10
I'm rather fond of the Sensei and Ninomiya-kun segments; you never know when they're going to pop up and it's always in some ridiculous situation.
I'm rather fond of the Sensei and Ninomiya-kun segments; you never know when they're going to pop up and it's always in some ridiculous situation.
R_thanatos
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Majestic prince - 19
That's what happens , when you abuse of the death flags in a anime.
Still it was great episode , even if the outcomes was not what i personally wanted.
That's what happens , when you abuse of the death flags in a anime.
Still it was great episode , even if the outcomes was not what i personally wanted.
Save 'N Quit
Banned
Highschool DxD New 11
Goddamn, Azazel is such a boss.
He's pretty much overtaken Xenovia as the best new character this season.
Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi 12 END
Oh look, a twist!
That scene at the beginning of the episode where Dee
was pretty intense, and it was quite neat how it felt like the story was coming full circle, since
.
And then we have that ending, where
I quite hope we get another season of this, though I'm not sure how likely that is. The internet tells me the anime covered up to the end of the fifth novel out of a current eight. Although looking at the descriptions and reviews of each novel on Amazon JP, I get the impression the anime skipped over much of book 4, and possibly simplified book 3 as well (these being the material covered in episodes 7-9, which covered two books in three episodes as opposed to the rest of the series' pace of three episodes for each book).
...Maybe I should check out the novels at some point.
Oh look, a twist!
It wasn't Dee that was dead after all, it was Alis! I wonder why Dee was the one who didn't have a body in the real world, then. A sign of how she didn't want to truly leave the looping world, perhaps?
That scene at the beginning of the episode where Dee
made sure Ai and Alis were out of the way and then shot one of her classmates in order to force them all to face the truth
this arc started out with a scene of Alis shooting his own classmates
And then we have that ending, where
against all logic and even his own wishes, Ai still managed to bring Alis out of the collapsing world alive. How exactly that works, I'm not sure, and I suspect there will be complications and consequences, but it was a satisfying note on which to end the series.
I quite hope we get another season of this, though I'm not sure how likely that is. The internet tells me the anime covered up to the end of the fifth novel out of a current eight. Although looking at the descriptions and reviews of each novel on Amazon JP, I get the impression the anime skipped over much of book 4, and possibly simplified book 3 as well (these being the material covered in episodes 7-9, which covered two books in three episodes as opposed to the rest of the series' pace of three episodes for each book).
...Maybe I should check out the novels at some point.
Doki Doki! Precure 33
Alice's dad is pretty cool. He made his house into something with enough secret passages to make the Marauder's Map be necessary. Having an episode spent almost entirely in flashbacks was a nice change of pace. Alice, Rikka and Mana's friendship hasn't really been elaborated on since earlier in the series, taking a backseat to Makopi/Regina/Augri in the meantime. This episode made up for that in spades. (That pun would've worked better if it was a Makopi focus. But what can you do?)
The flashbacks were as adorable as anything you'd find in Kinmosa. (Which, come to think of it, also has an Alice. And the other Alice this season can also generate shields. Too much overlap!) Mana's been the same hotheaded kid ever since she was young, what with going up against Alice's dad without even hesitating. Occupy Alice's bedroom!
And that fight. That awesome, awesome fight. I haven't been that entranced by a fight since Yayoi's Father's Day brawl in Smile. Shield shuriken! Shield stepping stones in mid-air combat! HELICOPTER SLAM. Sure, it ends with a balloon for Alice's special iPad attack (on that note, Young Rikka had an iPad with a map of Alice's house. Crazy, you kids.), but that does not take away from the badassery of what Alice just accomplished. Her shieldcrafting is getting to be on par with Itsuki and Komachi's.
Next week: Rikka and babysitting. Because Ai is still here.
Alice's dad is pretty cool. He made his house into something with enough secret passages to make the Marauder's Map be necessary. Having an episode spent almost entirely in flashbacks was a nice change of pace. Alice, Rikka and Mana's friendship hasn't really been elaborated on since earlier in the series, taking a backseat to Makopi/Regina/Augri in the meantime. This episode made up for that in spades. (That pun would've worked better if it was a Makopi focus. But what can you do?)
The flashbacks were as adorable as anything you'd find in Kinmosa. (Which, come to think of it, also has an Alice. And the other Alice this season can also generate shields. Too much overlap!) Mana's been the same hotheaded kid ever since she was young, what with going up against Alice's dad without even hesitating. Occupy Alice's bedroom!
And that fight. That awesome, awesome fight. I haven't been that entranced by a fight since Yayoi's Father's Day brawl in Smile. Shield shuriken! Shield stepping stones in mid-air combat! HELICOPTER SLAM. Sure, it ends with a balloon for Alice's special iPad attack (on that note, Young Rikka had an iPad with a map of Alice's house. Crazy, you kids.), but that does not take away from the badassery of what Alice just accomplished. Her shieldcrafting is getting to be on par with Itsuki and Komachi's.
Next week: Rikka and babysitting. Because Ai is still here.
AIR - 11
An episode of redemption. Finding what was lost. Simply beautiful.
The scene where aunt and father were arguing was very uncomfortable to watch. Good directing, as I presume that was the intention.
Since this is KEY however, I'm fully on guard for "one last thing" to stand in the way of a happy end.
An episode of redemption. Finding what was lost. Simply beautiful.
The scene where aunt and father were arguing was very uncomfortable to watch. Good directing, as I presume that was the intention.
Since this is KEY however, I'm fully on guard for "one last thing" to stand in the way of a happy end.
Futari wa Milky Holmes 11
Classic Milky Holmes characters everywhere! G4! Kaitou Teikoku! And of course, the real Milky Holmes!
There were a lot of fun things this episode, but clearly the best part was Kazumi and Alice in bed together at the beginning. Mmmmmmmmyes. Those two make such a sweet couple. Doujins when.
Classic Milky Holmes characters everywhere! G4! Kaitou Teikoku! And of course, the real Milky Holmes!
There were a lot of fun things this episode, but clearly the best part was Kazumi and Alice in bed together at the beginning. Mmmmmmmmyes. Those two make such a sweet couple. Doujins when.
Shingeki no Kyojin/Attack on Titan Episode 24: Yea, not hard to see where the animation budget for this series went, not hard at all.
At long last, we truly and with certainty learned that the Female Titan is Annie. Mikasa was not wrong, it was her face and that nose that really gave her away. Also, this episode should also be called Eren is in spite of all of the hullabaloo about his Titan Factor is god damned useless in a fight and should have been left to die. Seriously, there are like a dozen or so characters that would have made for a better lead then this dipshit. Anyway, after some performance anxiety hits Eren which allows the likes of Armin, Jean, Mikasa, Hadji, Levi and Erwin shine so much brighter then him, he finally transforms and brgins his MMA rematch with Annie that is leaving quite a mess. Indeed, I am looking forward to the finale of season one, because you can't tell me that this isn't getting another season. If fucking Phi Brain can get three seasons, this can get another season.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Save 'N Quit
Banned
Naruto Shippuden 331
Could do without the unnecessary flashbacks.
Next episode will hopefully bring back the excitement with Madara vs the 5 Kages.
Crash Station
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Dedication Through Light
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Bleach 43 - 46 (rewatcht 4th)
Some of the comedy moments I forgot about or rather never noticed them before. The flashbacks had quite a few of them to go with things and then lil Shiro.
Some of the comedy moments I forgot about or rather never noticed them before. The flashbacks had quite a few of them to go with things and then lil Shiro.
Secret Fawful
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Started watching Attack on Titan last night, and now I'm up to episode 16. I'm not sure this show is for me, though. The animation and art style, with some exceptions, is just ugly most of the time. If only this show could have gotten the beautiful and consistent animation of something like Fullmetal Alchemist '04 or IG's GITS. IT'S PRODUCTION I.G., RIGHT?
I can't stand these stills. I can't take it. I might just go watch Dragonball for the first time instead, or Legend of the Galactic Heroes, or something.
I can't stand these stills. I can't take it. I might just go watch Dragonball for the first time instead, or Legend of the Galactic Heroes, or something.
They're pretty close to the village now so I wouldn't be surprised if it happens in a few chapters.
Crash Station
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If you don't like it by 16, don't continue.
Though I can't imagine long running shows are a good option either if you're that averse to stills.
[Shingeki no Kyojin]
And I doubt the series will be as long as some seem to think.
Secret Fawful
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There are more merits to DB/DBZ and Galactic Heroes for me that overlook stills and limited animation.
Plus, I've seen some beautiful animation shown from both shows.
I might stop the anime and continue AoT from the manga, which actually has great art that reminds me of Edward Gorey.
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
Majestic Prince 15
These action sequences just keeping looking fantastic. The story and characters interactions can be kinda hit and miss at times, so the longer they stay in combat the better for me.
These action sequences just keeping looking fantastic. The story and characters interactions can be kinda hit and miss at times, so the longer they stay in combat the better for me.
Crash Station
Member
Attack on Kyojins 24
Dat choreography. First half was all zzzzzz, but 2nd half was bawesome!
Yeah, maybe.
Dat choreography. First half was all zzzzzz, but 2nd half was bawesome!
Yeah, maybe.
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
Majestic Prince 16
Slow episode, but at least it looks like the next episode should be very heavy on the action, or so I hope. Also, there's some really dumb dialogue sprinkled throughout this series, and even more so in this episode.
Slow episode, but at least it looks like the next episode should be very heavy on the action, or so I hope. Also, there's some really dumb dialogue sprinkled throughout this series, and even more so in this episode.
chickdigger802
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gin no saji 11
life lessons. still really have no clue what im gonna do in the future. but i got a job, so i'm good for now.
life lessons. still really have no clue what im gonna do in the future. but i got a job, so i'm good for now.
Love Lab 7
Riko's younger brother has a crush on Maki now. He's sad she doesn't like elementary schoolers, but it's really better for him this way. If they dated, he'd see how fucking nuts she is. He's better with his delusion of who Maki is. Speaking of how fucking nuts she is, the tongue and touch thing. I'd be scared shitless if I saw someone acting like that. Girl's psychotic. That's why she's good though.
Oh and that guy Riko knew way back may have a crush on Riko. Or he may be interested in Maki. Better for his sake if it's Riko.
Riko's younger brother has a crush on Maki now. He's sad she doesn't like elementary schoolers, but it's really better for him this way. If they dated, he'd see how fucking nuts she is. He's better with his delusion of who Maki is. Speaking of how fucking nuts she is, the tongue and touch thing. I'd be scared shitless if I saw someone acting like that. Girl's psychotic. That's why she's good though.
Oh and that guy Riko knew way back may have a crush on Riko. Or he may be interested in Maki. Better for his sake if it's Riko.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Riko is too physical though... then again, he became more physical I guess.
chickdigger802
Banned
kiniro mosaic 12 fin
that play.... what.
best show of the season... well one of the only ones i'm keepin up. needa catch up on servant service.
that play.... what.
best show of the season... well one of the only ones i'm keepin up. needa catch up on servant service.
Railgun S2 23 - the big setup for the final battle episode. Given the scope of this and the shared universe nature of the show, its kind of a bit jarring for Mikoto to not even inform Touma about the whole thing. Of course with that comes finding a narrative way for him to not take a major role in the whole thing. Or is this happening parallel to a Index story with him far away from Academy City?
Pretty sure this take place during the angel fall arc where Touma goes to the sea after the sister's arc.
chickdigger802
Banned
attack on titans 14
court room scene!
Super ultra leader reminds me a bit of big boss baddie of FMA.
court room scene!
Super ultra leader reminds me a bit of big boss baddie of FMA.
chickdigger802
Banned
attak titan 15
ooh dissecting some titans.... and more enemies.... oh noes!
ooh dissecting some titans.... and more enemies.... oh noes!
Joe Molotov
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Dedication Through Light
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One Piece 604 - 612
Decided to give it another go. It had its moments like when Luffy v Monet, and Luffy v Caesar, but otherwise some stuff felt too long (they really needed ten minutes to fight a green dragon? Luffy in the hole for three episodes now?!)...Kind of ready for this arc to end.
Decided to give it another go. It had its moments like when Luffy v Monet, and Luffy v Caesar, but otherwise some stuff felt too long (they really needed ten minutes to fight a green dragon? Luffy in the hole for three episodes now?!)...Kind of ready for this arc to end.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
I don't see a raven in that picture.
But you do see peace, don't you?
KirbYuuYuu
Member
If only... DokiDoki literally has TWO episodes that feature something resembling an action scene.
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