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Summer 2013 Anime |OT3| only manly sports allowed
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Mockingbird
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Ano Natsu de Matteru 1-12 (End)
Damn, I thought the series was an Onegai Teacher rip off at first -- but it's the same character designer and writer. It's actually sort of a retelling of Onegai Teacher with a lot of changes -- and apparently it's set years after onegai teacher as well! Though they never outright said it, there are many things that hint towards it -- and maybe they could not outright say it because the two series were done under different companies or something? The onegai connection is just a bonus, but the series was surprisingly good! The characters are great -- especially Kanna and Lemon. There were quite a few emotional moments and the pacing was more than excellent. If you like the Onegai series then most definitely check it out. If you were a fan of Ano Hana then this series has the same director and you can definitely see his influence, so it's worth checking out too. If you want a solid romance-comedy then this is it as well!
Damn, I thought the series was an Onegai Teacher rip off at first -- but it's the same character designer and writer. It's actually sort of a retelling of Onegai Teacher with a lot of changes -- and apparently it's set years after onegai teacher as well! Though they never outright said it, there are many things that hint towards it -- and maybe they could not outright say it because the two series were done under different companies or something? The onegai connection is just a bonus, but the series was surprisingly good! The characters are great -- especially Kanna and Lemon. There were quite a few emotional moments and the pacing was more than excellent. If you like the Onegai series then most definitely check it out. If you were a fan of Ano Hana then this series has the same director and you can definitely see his influence, so it's worth checking out too. If you want a solid romance-comedy then this is it as well!
Is this a good or bad thing?
Best shonen series around imo.
Lollipop Dave
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Is HunterxHunter worth starting? I need a new long running series that I can just drop in and out off. This used to be One Piece but I have caught up with it all.
I sense that in October, there will be blood here.
I-I'm ready!
Dedication Through Light
Member
Very worth it.
OK. Can I call OT2 if I promise not to just lazily copy and past the contents from the previous thread?
PdotMichael
Banned
The show needs more Tequila Gundam and Nether Gundam.
Random 10 DVD Dregathon
DVD 07: Saiyuki Reload (2003) Episodes 9-12
Audio options: Sub & dub (2.0)
Extras: CMs, trailers
An epic quest? Check. A battle every episode? Check. Ugly art? Check. Lame jokey situations? Check.
Oh goody it's shonen comedy time again.
This one is based on Wu Cheng'en's classic novel Journey to the West aka The Monkey King aka Monkey, which also inspired anime like Alakazam the Great, Monkey Typhoon, Starzinger and of course Dragon Ball. In many ways Journey to the West is the shonen prototype! I actually loved the book as a kid, so the first ten minutes of this was fascinating as I quickly realised what was going on and then tried to match up the characters. After that things got boring quickly.
To switch things up a little I watched the second two episodes dubbed, something I very rarely do. It didn't help. So if you after some boring action comedy I guess this is the show for you.
Otherwise read the book, it's good!
For bonus credits watch Godiego perform the title song from the classic 70's live action series Monkey at the first ever Chinese rock concert in 1980
Do I want to watch the rest? No, but it has made me want to read the book again.
Bored from an egg on a mountain top: 1/10
DVD 07: Saiyuki Reload (2003) Episodes 9-12
Audio options: Sub & dub (2.0)
Extras: CMs, trailers
An epic quest? Check. A battle every episode? Check. Ugly art? Check. Lame jokey situations? Check.
Oh goody it's shonen comedy time again.
This one is based on Wu Cheng'en's classic novel Journey to the West aka The Monkey King aka Monkey, which also inspired anime like Alakazam the Great, Monkey Typhoon, Starzinger and of course Dragon Ball. In many ways Journey to the West is the shonen prototype! I actually loved the book as a kid, so the first ten minutes of this was fascinating as I quickly realised what was going on and then tried to match up the characters. After that things got boring quickly.
yup it's uglyass anime time again
that derp face and those half glasses, what a combination
To switch things up a little I watched the second two episodes dubbed, something I very rarely do. It didn't help. So if you after some boring action comedy I guess this is the show for you.
Otherwise read the book, it's good!
For bonus credits watch Godiego perform the title song from the classic 70's live action series Monkey at the first ever Chinese rock concert in 1980
Do I want to watch the rest? No, but it has made me want to read the book again.
Bored from an egg on a mountain top: 1/10
Theres a reason they practically give this stuff away heehee.
and yet the only show I even vaguely liked has the lowest score on MAL! oh anime fans.
next up is more Gonzo *gulp*
nintendoman58
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Sweet! Can't wait to see the baseball episode!
Saigo no Kaze-tsukai s01e01
Rewatching from the beginning. This show is seriously great right off the god damn bat, even though it feels noticeably more 'kiddy' (and dare I say, amateur, at least in terms of animation quality and in some sense its overall treatment) that its later seasons. But there's still an edge to it; the exploration of the ship, the effect of the revelation of the war on Aang, Zuko and Iroh of course. Katara's voice acting begins a little shakily, but improves over the course of the episode, but Sokka comes out of the gate swinging.
It really makes you appreciate how badly Korra no Densetsu really, really suffers from its accelerated pacing. This first thirty minute episode only really focuses right down on five characters and it gets a lot out of them for it - Sokka's sense of responsibility, Aang's generally carefree nature, Katara's oscilating concern and sense of responsibility as a member of her tribe and her desire to discover her waterbending skills.
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Saigno no Kaze-tsukai s01e02
Wow, dramatic right off the bat. They really handle this initial scene excellently, with Aang staying true to his largely pacifist nature and accepting the tribe's judgement. The might of the Fire Nation's industry, and especially their ships, is really brought home by Zuko's seriously intimidating entrance.
Lol, Zuko's a dick. Sokka actually manages to look kind of cool there, too, for a second - he at least stands up for what he believes in and shows he's at least vaguely competent.
Aang's truly pacifist nature rears its head.
lol Sokka anticipating Katara's rant haha. Gran-gran too! Fuck this music is so goddamn epic.
Fire helmet horns are sharp enough to cut rope.
Oh man, Aang's fight with Zuko is so excellent. Going Ba Gua on his ass. The choreography is so damn rad. PFFFT Aang basically just ending the fight in two moves, haha.
I never noticed this show had so many jokes that boomeranged back around before. Aang telling Sokka and Katara "thanks for coming" just like Sokka did when Aang arrived, Sokka prodding Zuko three times in the head... hilarious.
Urgh, Korra is so depressing.
Rewatching from the beginning. This show is seriously great right off the god damn bat, even though it feels noticeably more 'kiddy' (and dare I say, amateur, at least in terms of animation quality and in some sense its overall treatment) that its later seasons. But there's still an edge to it; the exploration of the ship, the effect of the revelation of the war on Aang, Zuko and Iroh of course. Katara's voice acting begins a little shakily, but improves over the course of the episode, but Sokka comes out of the gate swinging.
It really makes you appreciate how badly Korra no Densetsu really, really suffers from its accelerated pacing. This first thirty minute episode only really focuses right down on five characters and it gets a lot out of them for it - Sokka's sense of responsibility, Aang's generally carefree nature, Katara's oscilating concern and sense of responsibility as a member of her tribe and her desire to discover her waterbending skills.
---
Saigno no Kaze-tsukai s01e02
Wow, dramatic right off the bat. They really handle this initial scene excellently, with Aang staying true to his largely pacifist nature and accepting the tribe's judgement. The might of the Fire Nation's industry, and especially their ships, is really brought home by Zuko's seriously intimidating entrance.
Lol, Zuko's a dick. Sokka actually manages to look kind of cool there, too, for a second - he at least stands up for what he believes in and shows he's at least vaguely competent.
Aang's truly pacifist nature rears its head.
lol Sokka anticipating Katara's rant haha. Gran-gran too! Fuck this music is so goddamn epic.
Fire helmet horns are sharp enough to cut rope.
Oh man, Aang's fight with Zuko is so excellent. Going Ba Gua on his ass. The choreography is so damn rad. PFFFT Aang basically just ending the fight in two moves, haha.
I never noticed this show had so many jokes that boomeranged back around before. Aang telling Sokka and Katara "thanks for coming" just like Sokka did when Aang arrived, Sokka prodding Zuko three times in the head... hilarious.
Urgh, Korra is so depressing.
Yup ;_____;
Saigo no Kaze-Tsukai s01e03
The Southern Air Temple. Right off the bat we get to explore the World of Avatar, making up for the wonderfully featureless ice cliff environment that the otherwise dramatic two-parter showed. Additionally we get to see Zhao and his camp, which is interesting enough, but the real intro here is the wonderfully odious Zhao.
Sokka and Katara talking over what to do about Aang's inevitable freakout is really strong, too.
Flashback to Gyatso! Get to see the Air Temple in its prime!
"No-one could have survived in there for a hundred years" "I dunno, I survived in that iceberg." "Good point!"
lol, Legend of Zelda puzzle on the door.
One thing I noticed is they like to show the map of the world a lot. It's really crazy.
Holy shit, Aang going FUBAR mode, reactivating all the Avatar shrines in the world... fuck, this show can ratchet itself up to 'epic' in a matter of seconds and snap right back to hilarious. (Although in this case it snaps to the wonderfully dramatic agni kai. Fuck, so good.
Iroh laying down the law.
The Southern Air Temple. Right off the bat we get to explore the World of Avatar, making up for the wonderfully featureless ice cliff environment that the otherwise dramatic two-parter showed. Additionally we get to see Zhao and his camp, which is interesting enough, but the real intro here is the wonderfully odious Zhao.
Sokka and Katara talking over what to do about Aang's inevitable freakout is really strong, too.
Flashback to Gyatso! Get to see the Air Temple in its prime!
"No-one could have survived in there for a hundred years" "I dunno, I survived in that iceberg." "Good point!"
lol, Legend of Zelda puzzle on the door.
One thing I noticed is they like to show the map of the world a lot. It's really crazy.
Holy shit, Aang going FUBAR mode, reactivating all the Avatar shrines in the world... fuck, this show can ratchet itself up to 'epic' in a matter of seconds and snap right back to hilarious. (Although in this case it snaps to the wonderfully dramatic agni kai. Fuck, so good.
Iroh laying down the law.
hosannainexcelsis
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You can use the real title. It's OK.
By talking about anime?
(I know, I know, we had the MLP phase and a bit of an Avatar phase before.)
By talking about anime?
(I know, I know, we had the MLP phase and a bit of an Avatar phase before.)
ATLA is animuz
See?
hosannainexcelsis
Member
I don't mind people posting impressions of non-Japanese animation in here, but I do personally find it a bit annoying when they "Japan-ify" the titles - it's an obfuscation even worse than MAL's monkeying around with anime titles. It's not like people do this with Japanese animation even; no one posts impressions of "Ren'ai Kenkyuushitsu".
ATLA is animuz
See?
THE SPIRIT OF HIX IS WITHIN YOU
Seriously, are you watching it stretched? Shame on you, Jintor
They'd be talking about this manga if they did!
Basileus777
Member
I agree with you here. It's nice when the actual title tells me what show you are talking about.
THE SPIRIT OF HIX IS WITHIN YOU
Seriously, are you watching it stretched? Shame on you, Jintor
I resized the screenshot shittily
But it's not like they have Avatar blu-rays
Well, I'm going to have to get through this pretty quick if I want to finish it before the second season starts...
Infinite Stratos: 01
So, the first man to ever be able to pilot one of those IS frame/mech/thingies. Interesting. The only guy in an all girls school. OK. This should be fun.
Also, dude, of course your now-15-year-old childhood friend wears bras now. Are you really sheltered or something?
Infinite Stratos: 01
So, the first man to ever be able to pilot one of those IS frame/mech/thingies. Interesting. The only guy in an all girls school. OK. This should be fun.
Also, dude, of course your now-15-year-old childhood friend wears bras now. Are you really sheltered or something?
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Gundam Build Fighters isn't the only show this fall with 2D mecha:
(From Meganebu episode 1)
(From Meganebu episode 1)
He's an anime protagonist, man! Give him a break, he comes from a disadvantaged background
Hype rising for this game
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Absurdly large pony tail looks pretty best girl.
^more ufotable character designs for ND.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Insert something about wearing heels and combat!
Basileus777
Member
Mark your calendars.
From the Free! end card.
From the Free! end card.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Makoto figure announcement and now this...this day has been fantastic!
Eh, just recently, VVV is an example of bad mixing. It's too bright and I ain't even using a bright headphone like the DT990 to listen to them.
Nah, actually, it's both youtube for remaining bad with audio compression and the music being bitrate starved. Static is one symptom of it. It's why it's FLAC or bust really with some music, otherwise, if you have a revealing sound system like yours, it'll sound terrible. It's why some of the problems people tend to mention can be solved by going lossless.
From the Media Create thread:
02./00. [PSV] Yahari Game Demo Ore no Seishun Love-Kome Hamachi Gatteiru. # <ADV> (5pb.) {2013.09.19} (¥7.140) - 16.469 / NEW
The Oregairu Vita game came bundled with a new anime OVA episode, so the sales numbers are worth mentioning here.
As a reminder, average BD+DVD sales for the three anime volumes so far are about 11,000.
edit: I mean, it's not like there were people who bought the game only for the OVA... okay, maybe a small handful did, but probably not the majority. Still, as an OVA bundled with a game, it sort of counts as anime sales. I mean, if the G4U releases did... then again, those weren't really full "games"...
02./00. [PSV] Yahari Game Demo Ore no Seishun Love-Kome Hamachi Gatteiru. # <ADV> (5pb.) {2013.09.19} (¥7.140) - 16.469 / NEW
The Oregairu Vita game came bundled with a new anime OVA episode, so the sales numbers are worth mentioning here.
As a reminder, average BD+DVD sales for the three anime volumes so far are about 11,000.
edit: I mean, it's not like there were people who bought the game only for the OVA... okay, maybe a small handful did, but probably not the majority. Still, as an OVA bundled with a game, it sort of counts as anime sales. I mean, if the G4U releases did... then again, those weren't really full "games"...
KillerMan91
Member
nice
Oh, and in related anime video game news, the Mushibugyo 3DS game sold around 3,200 in its first week, which is probably almost more total copies than all the BD and DVD volumes of the anime combined will ever sell over its lifetime (currently at 351 average for the first two volumes, will be nine total in the end).
dakkumauji
Member
Less Rin drama plz.
Oh dear. At least the TV broadcast MIGHT help sales of the manga - but clearly there wasn't much of an audience for a tie-in game.
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