Thats no fun
Vita has plenty of movies to watch already, like Uncharted and metal gear solid.
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Summer 2013 Anime |OT3| only manly sports allowed
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Thats no fun
Vita has plenty of movies to watch already, like Uncharted and metal gear solid.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Wow, I never expected a game related slam from you. lol
firehawk12
Subete no aware
This never fails to kill me.
I think you've been hanging around me too much.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Super Seisyun Brothers 1
So my Fall season starts with a short. Not bad. Pretty funny and a really nice art style/use of color.
So my Fall season starts with a short. Not bad. Pretty funny and a really nice art style/use of color.
KirbYuuYuu
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Rewatch Digimon Adventure 02 12
Pretty goofy episode here. Can't believe Lighdramon got his ass whooped immediately.
There was some imagry going on in this episode though, what with Starmon taking down Piyomon had a bird cage in the foreground. Also dat execution stand.
Pretty goofy episode here. Can't believe Lighdramon got his ass whooped immediately.
There was some imagry going on in this episode though, what with Starmon taking down Piyomon had a bird cage in the foreground. Also dat execution stand.
Love Lab 13 END
Damn tears of friendship... They even made me shed a tear myself ;_;
It was pretty standard how everything was resolved in this episode, no real surprises at any stage, but it worked really nicely as a way to end the series. And all the characters just play off each other so well, it felt really fresh and enjoyable. The scene with the three of them - Riko, Maki and Nagi - together outside the cram school was just perfection.
EDIT: MAL won't let me mark Love Lab as Completed because it's "still airing". The fuck is this shit.
Damn tears of friendship... They even made me shed a tear myself ;_;
It was pretty standard how everything was resolved in this episode, no real surprises at any stage, but it worked really nicely as a way to end the series. And all the characters just play off each other so well, it felt really fresh and enjoyable. The scene with the three of them - Riko, Maki and Nagi - together outside the cram school was just perfection.
EDIT: MAL won't let me mark Love Lab as Completed because it's "still airing". The fuck is this shit.
KirbYuuYuu
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That loops rather well.
Rewatch Digimon Adventure 02: 13
Takeru's upset because Hikari still wants the Tai cock... or rather he obviously wants her to depend on him.
Speaking of which, this was a really fucking weird episode, odd behavior, camera angles, how dull the colors are (not a negative), hell, it didn't feature much music really. It gave off this really creepy vibe that not only is a complete contrast from the last episode, but every episode of Season 2 up to this point. Hikari kept mentioning the sea, and was rather scared and practically helpless through this whole thing.
And it's like... they went an extra mile to throw the money on the Takari pairing here, Power of Love, Takeru's jealousy and anger over what he said. Hell, he's the only one who actually went after her while Daisuke was trying useless methods that they already knew didn't work
This is why you lose in the end.
But yeah, this.... this isn't what I ever expected, I don't even recall seeing this episode, and considering how the dub changed the music and whatnot, I have my doubts that the dub handled this episode well.
The Digimon who didn't have much of a form kept referring to a god below, which implied the Kaiser
but apparently it was fucking Chtulu. Yeeeeeeah... couldn't even comprehend what they really looked like.
Awesome, thanks a bunch.
It's cos the dude cuts across the entire screen so he effectively acts as a wipe. You can see the masking over his shoulder as it loops around. Also the dude in the middle is in a really similar position from the loop's beginning and end.
hosannainexcelsis
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Minami-ke Tadaima 1
This just makes me appreciate the first season of Minami-ke more. This episode fell entirely flat, both in its near-total lack of visual creativity and in dull writing that failed to capture any of the quirkiness that made Minami-ke so appealing. I hate how frequently it relied on gag backgrounds. If the next two episodes don't pick things up, I won't be finishing this.
This just makes me appreciate the first season of Minami-ke more. This episode fell entirely flat, both in its near-total lack of visual creativity and in dull writing that failed to capture any of the quirkiness that made Minami-ke so appealing. I hate how frequently it relied on gag backgrounds. If the next two episodes don't pick things up, I won't be finishing this.
KirbYuuYuu
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Yeah I just noticed that.
Your fall season starts off better then mine, god damn Diabolik Lovers, you are so terrible.
Yeah, I don't think anything in Minami-ke is ever going to quite live up to the first series, sadly.
The real successor to the spirit of the first Minami-ke season is YuruYuri. It's all about that Ohta Masahiko and Aoshima Takashi combo. Other series with their golden touch include Kotoura-san and this season's Love Lab. Also Mitsudomoe, which I haven't seen but am suddenly starting to feel like I should...
Looks like the next thing we're getting from those two is that Sabagebu show next year (Winter?) that sounds suspiciously similar to Stella C3-bu in its premise. I look forward to it being absolutely wonderful.
Minami-ke's most recent was directed by Keiichiro Kawaguchi, and he's one of my favorite directors. I saw a lot of his stuff - Hayate (first season), Zettai Karen Children and even Moetan when I was first getting into anime, and his style really appeals to me. He has a pretty good sense of comedic directing.
attack on titan 24
this still seems bad. there is always this macabre outlook that kind of hangs over everything but it never is really able to cement that in a way that feels meaningful. instead the awkward nonsensical dark philosophical ramblings feel like they belong to a scorned fourteen year old. it complicates matters even more when so many punches are pulled to solidify this invincible core of characters for the series to work with, that the threat of death seems largely removed.
a large number of my problems with the way this show plays out might be related to how poorly realized the setting is. the city is a splattering of generic fantasy buildings that awkwardly sit on the edge of every scene like extras to be ignored. lined up perfectly, they serve as confining mazes that inhibit the action and leave the high speed movement as awkward aerial flailing that lacks positional context.
this still seems bad. there is always this macabre outlook that kind of hangs over everything but it never is really able to cement that in a way that feels meaningful. instead the awkward nonsensical dark philosophical ramblings feel like they belong to a scorned fourteen year old. it complicates matters even more when so many punches are pulled to solidify this invincible core of characters for the series to work with, that the threat of death seems largely removed.
a large number of my problems with the way this show plays out might be related to how poorly realized the setting is. the city is a splattering of generic fantasy buildings that awkwardly sit on the edge of every scene like extras to be ignored. lined up perfectly, they serve as confining mazes that inhibit the action and leave the high speed movement as awkward aerial flailing that lacks positional context.
*slow clap*
Basileus777
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Seasons 3 and 4 lived up to it fairly well. The second season is the only one that lacks humor. They are certainly more like the first season than YuruYuri is.
KirbYuuYuu
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Rewatch Digimon Adventure 02: 14
Shurimon is... a weird extension to Hawkmon to say the least. Also more callbacks with Our favorite Egg. I like how Yolei admitting she is shallow allows a Digi Egg appear.
A Why did I notice this detail:
Shurimon is... a weird extension to Hawkmon to say the least. Also more callbacks with Our favorite Egg. I like how Yolei admitting she is shallow allows a Digi Egg appear.
A Why did I notice this detail:
Mimi punched a Poop Digimon, and she was kneeling on the ground after sending it flying. You could see a bit up her skirt and see a bit of ass cheek. That detail.
A Huge Battleship
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Date A Live poster book (NSFW) gives the girls stats for some reason, and confirms Kurumi as having the highest INT and SPI (spirit). Also confirms Tohka as having about as much INT as her fanbase.
On a DAL related note, I'm amazed they're selling both "Compatible Side" and "Rival Side" bed sheets (NSFW). Why would anyone pick the first one?
I'm kidding, I love all of you crazy, crazy, completely crazy Tohka fans
On a DAL related note, I'm amazed they're selling both "Compatible Side" and "Rival Side" bed sheets (NSFW). Why would anyone pick the first one?
Servant x Service ep 13 final
Hasabe's dad is kinda of a dick, glad to see a great improvment between lucy and Hasabe unlike the characters in Working!. Overall this series started out slow but it improved greatly in the later episodes. I would say this is on par with Working!!
Too bad the sales are bad so we probably won't see a second season.
Hasabe's dad is kinda of a dick, glad to see a great improvment between lucy and Hasabe unlike the characters in Working!. Overall this series started out slow but it improved greatly in the later episodes. I would say this is on par with Working!!
Too bad the sales are bad so we probably won't see a second season.
dakkumauji
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Genshiken Nidaime 12
I thought the first half of the episode ended the whole Hato x Mada thing but I guess not!
I thought the first half of the episode ended the whole Hato x Mada thing but I guess not!
Crash Station
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Sunday Without God end
Is this a copout, or should I not care because it was sweet anyway?
Well this was an interesting series. I had every intention of dropping it after the rageworthy first 2 episodes, but it really came into its own after that.
This is a really interesting take on the "deathless world" concept. While I would say there are definitely some inherent flaws in the setting (confusing and poorly explained ones at that), there were some really nice side stories that take advantage of the premise, albeit in a way that seemed kind of random at points, but I guess that just comes with the territory of a world that god just said "fuck it!" to.
I do still think the reason this is an alright show is because of everything BUT the plot. The music is stellar, the atmosphere is really effective in how somber yet optimistic it can be, the art could be worse, etc. Oh, and it also has one of the best transitions into the ending theme ever. It's right up there with JoJo in that aspect.
So yeah, this was definitely a surprise. Definitely not my favorite show of the season, but it might get an honorable mention in this year's AOTYs. I would absolutely watch a second season in the unlikely event that was happening.
Is this a copout, or should I not care because it was sweet anyway?
Well this was an interesting series. I had every intention of dropping it after the rageworthy first 2 episodes, but it really came into its own after that.
This is a really interesting take on the "deathless world" concept. While I would say there are definitely some inherent flaws in the setting (confusing and poorly explained ones at that), there were some really nice side stories that take advantage of the premise, albeit in a way that seemed kind of random at points, but I guess that just comes with the territory of a world that god just said "fuck it!" to.
I do still think the reason this is an alright show is because of everything BUT the plot. The music is stellar, the atmosphere is really effective in how somber yet optimistic it can be, the art could be worse, etc. Oh, and it also has one of the best transitions into the ending theme ever. It's right up there with JoJo in that aspect.
So yeah, this was definitely a surprise. Definitely not my favorite show of the season, but it might get an honorable mention in this year's AOTYs. I would absolutely watch a second season in the unlikely event that was happening.
Cute art style. Love the matching hair.
Save 'N Quit
Banned
Well, at least its confirmed to bypass the manga version.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Forgive my semi off topic post, but I thought of one BGBW when I saw this:
[BGBW]
HEY IT'S LONDON
BLACK CABS
SHERLOCK BABY!!!!!!
[/BGBW]
Ahem.
Also, AMC announcing that Mad Men is going to be a "split cour" show in its final season reminds me that in many ways, Western TV is as desperate as anime. lol
[BGBW]
HEY IT'S LONDON
BLACK CABS
SHERLOCK BABY!!!!!!
[/BGBW]
Ahem.
Also, AMC announcing that Mad Men is going to be a "split cour" show in its final season reminds me that in many ways, Western TV is as desperate as anime. lol
Ojamajo Doremi # 39
Meh. Kid's acting like a total little shit because he wanted to go home and make something with his friends for the kindergarten exhibition. Still though, there's not a lot you can do to properly justify acting like such a shit.
Onto the movie and 40!
Meh. Kid's acting like a total little shit because he wanted to go home and make something with his friends for the kindergarten exhibition. Still though, there's not a lot you can do to properly justify acting like such a shit.
Onto the movie and 40!
Tomorrow.
Maybe.
KuwabaraTheMan
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Much of this episode is down to it being written by Chiaki Konaka (who would go on to write Digimon Tamers, and also wrote shows like The Big O and Serial Experiments Lain). It's certainly a very different episode from the rest of the series (especially with the whole abuse and attempted rape of an eleven year old girl part), but it's one of my favorite episodes of the show.
It's a really evocative and powerful episode, and a lot of the images still remain strong in my mind no matter how long it's been since I've seen it. It tackles some very sensitive subject matter in a very unique way, and in a way that only a show like Digimon really could.
Hellsing321
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Free 11&12
Good lord that was some terribad melodrama in these last two episodes. I actually had to pause it and walk away at one point to lessen the pain. Its sad they had to throw all this shitty drama in this show because pretty much everything else about this is good to great. Great direction and cinematography, good soundtrack, great animation. If only the story wasn't crap.
Good lord that was some terribad melodrama in these last two episodes. I actually had to pause it and walk away at one point to lessen the pain. Its sad they had to throw all this shitty drama in this show because pretty much everything else about this is good to great. Great direction and cinematography, good soundtrack, great animation. If only the story wasn't crap.
KirbYuuYuu
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The time has come and so have I.
That certainly explains some things and it definitely left an impression on me. I almost feel like taking on Tamers at some point in the future.
Rewatch Digimon Adventure 02: 15
She loves her Shurimon, and it made him blush. Weeeeeiiiird.
Surprised they made use of Shurimon immediately for a ninja fight, and not sucking ass after his debut like Lighdramon did.
Cut off his hair, Kari wasn't amused, but I think right here (and that Digimon movie), makes me think weird things, mainly on how she's aware of Daisuke and practically knows she has him on her finger. I don't know how I feel about this (considering I know the results).
firehawk12
Subete no aware
To be fair, Free did the dead parent about as well as Tamako Market.
(I still can't believe that Makoto knew Rin's father though. It still makes no sense.
)recorder to randsell mi 12 end
hopefully this monstrosity is finally over for good
hopefully this monstrosity is finally over for good
I haven't seen the last two episodes but I find this incredibly hard to believe.
It's pretty obvious KyoAni does not have any good, serious drama writers inside the studio. I can't imagine all those Key adaptations were a good influence on them.
To be fair, Free did the dead parent about as well as Tamako Market.
(I still can't believe that Makoto knew Rin's father though. It still makes no sense.
Tamako Market episode 9 is better than any episode of Free!
Having said that though, I really want to see a new Yamada/Yoshida work and I'm afraid the new Tamako project is a movie which would mean that it'll be more than a year after that when Yamada gets to show a new project.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
KyoAni does not have any writers inside their studio.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
But it's true. It's not like Chuu2 in terms of the dead dad being a thing.
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Also, I saw this at the store a few days ago:
Wafuuuuuu~~~~~~
Dedication Through Light
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Toriko Episode 119 Secret Technique: Meal Fit for a King!
Good plot but the visuals were kind of lacking or just plain odd, for example even watching this scene I dont know what the animators were trying to show with this scene (and it was so jagged)....surely there were other ways one could draw gleaming and glistening meat the size of kilometers better than this...
Good plot but the visuals were kind of lacking or just plain odd, for example even watching this scene I dont know what the animators were trying to show with this scene (and it was so jagged)....surely there were other ways one could draw gleaming and glistening meat the size of kilometers better than this...
and Teppeai, what was with the scene with him in some salad, if he dies!
Yeah, what hosanna said. I don't think having in-house writers is a thing in animation studios (unless you're Ghibli and Miyazaki writes everything anyway). They work with some good ones though (Gatoh, Yoshida) so there's that.
Well, maybe that's the problem.
Although in most cases, the writer is just following the director's vision, so I guess the issue is... KyoAni directors like bad melodrama.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I want to believe that it is a Little Busters tie-in!It means Japanese-style
But neither does anything in Free! reach the heights of Tamako Market's ninth episode, especially with anything relating to the dead parent.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Well, it's more that the dead parent is a lingering figure rather than something that is a key part of the story. Other than the two flashbacks to the funeral, there isn't really any real mention of it.
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