Deputy Dangle
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Sometimes I wish I could get into the gatari series, but I can never get past the first episode of Bake. lol
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Summer 2013 Anime Thread Zero: grown men playing with dolls/who but WB Masochism
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Ok I really need to see this too!
Especially if its THAT kind of show.
This is why you dont listen to the animegaf collective about a season until youve experienced it yourself. Its a bunch of honking geese until well over half the season.
Of course it was, like all other seasons. Unless they get overhyped and disappoint.
Joe Molotov
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Day Break Illusion sounds good, adding that to the list (not to be confused with The List).
nintendoman58
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You should. We may very well be getting the next Madoka Magica with this opening episode.
EvilKatarn
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I'm on the third chapter of the VN myself and I feel like it's definitely something rather aimed at those who have played it and not for those jumping fresh in. Stuff moved at a bit too dizzying pace perhaps. But yeah, seems like a good adaptation and there's nothing to complain about. There's a lot of stuff to go through with just these 12 episodes.
Back to Spice and Wolf for now.
Back to Spice and Wolf for now.
Oh Kayos, your super moe avatar is killing me
Now say oniiiiii- chan
Dawwww!
You are sooooo cute! *glomps Kayo-s~
Yea no shit. EVERYTHING else came out today. Gonna keep me busy on vacation in three days!
STILL THE BEST
Awful Falafel
Banned
Daybreak Illusion 1
Who thought it was a good idea to use a bunch of broken CRT effects in 2013? I get that they needed something to show the breaking continuity or descents into "darkness" but it just didn't seem effective. A little music or at least some sound effects to act as stingers would've gone a long way to make all the unfortunate stuff feel a little less cheap. Hopefully they either expand it further into the grand scheme of things or just drop the TV effects entirely.
I also wish there was some more cohesion in this episode, either focus on the cousin's envy or the "creepy" long hair dude's desire to bring back his wife. As it is both situations felt toothless and awkwardly mixed so far. More of a show don't tell philosophy would've been great too, the fast growing plants creeping into the cousin's room could've been really unsettling or the long hair guy could've been eerie at just a glance but instead we were mostly told about them.
This may seem a little harsh but that's because I want this show to be good, all the pieces are there and just with a few tweaks it could be so much more. This could either turn into my surprise hit of the season or a disappointing case of wasted potential.
Who thought it was a good idea to use a bunch of broken CRT effects in 2013? I get that they needed something to show the breaking continuity or descents into "darkness" but it just didn't seem effective. A little music or at least some sound effects to act as stingers would've gone a long way to make all the unfortunate stuff feel a little less cheap. Hopefully they either expand it further into the grand scheme of things or just drop the TV effects entirely.
I also wish there was some more cohesion in this episode, either focus on the cousin's envy or the "creepy" long hair dude's desire to bring back his wife. As it is both situations felt toothless and awkwardly mixed so far. More of a show don't tell philosophy would've been great too, the fast growing plants creeping into the cousin's room could've been really unsettling or the long hair guy could've been eerie at just a glance but instead we were mostly told about them.
This may seem a little harsh but that's because I want this show to be good, all the pieces are there and just with a few tweaks it could be so much more. This could either turn into my surprise hit of the season or a disappointing case of wasted potential.
I feel like that's going a little far >.>
It was a good first episode, to be sure, but I don't think there's any indication of it reaching those heights just yet.
Fucking right!!!
But my love for studio SHAFT is eternal
Its shiny new toys and we are all ADD.
Kayos I really like this avatar. You chose wisely
Genshiken: TNG
I feel like this was a wasted opportunity to use some of the old shots, because there's absolutely no nostalgia in how the show opens. That CG hall and CG door... combined with an all new voice cast (I can't get over the new Madarame... which is so broken because unlike the other guys or even Ogiue, he is basically a main character), and it feels like I'm watching an entirely different franchise.
But, it was nice to meet the people again. They really just said fuck it to the volume 8 and 9 stories and just assume that you know what's going on, and that's fine. Nerds are still going to nerd, and references will still be made. Although, I'm not sure how I feel about them being able to use "real anime" now:
Also, there's more gender identity issues in one episode than in all of Wandering Son!
Well, not really, but given where this show will go, it's kind of funny to revisit how the series started in the beginning.
I just need to get over the new cast... yikes.
Mixed feelings about this. Will have to watch it but it looks sooooooo different!
Colored eyelashes in Genshiken? fuck i don't have time to marathon S1 to get to this
Did you watch Mondaiji? Because Shiroyasha is not only amazing and cute but she has colored lashes!
Tidbits from Sunrise's AX panel:
- on how they ended up being chosen for Daily Lives of High School Boys: "When they first sent it to Sunrise asking for it to be made, I said no. Why, you ask? Because it was so stupid. When they first came to us, it was like 'Come on, Sunrise makes Gundam', but I thought that if the Gintama director, Mr. Takamatsu does it, he would do a good job. So when I went to Takamatsu and asked him if he would be interested, he said "Wow, it's so stupid, let's do it.' Since you guys just cheered for it so much, I guess it was a good decision."
- work was only just finished on the Gintama Kanketsu-hen movie one week ago
- Gundam ZZ will be streamed on Daisuki in the near future.
- Still no further updates on former Bandai Ent. shows besides "talking with Funi and Sentai about them"
- on how they ended up being chosen for Daily Lives of High School Boys: "When they first sent it to Sunrise asking for it to be made, I said no. Why, you ask? Because it was so stupid. When they first came to us, it was like 'Come on, Sunrise makes Gundam', but I thought that if the Gintama director, Mr. Takamatsu does it, he would do a good job. So when I went to Takamatsu and asked him if he would be interested, he said "Wow, it's so stupid, let's do it.' Since you guys just cheered for it so much, I guess it was a good decision."
- work was only just finished on the Gintama Kanketsu-hen movie one week ago
- Gundam ZZ will be streamed on Daisuki in the near future.
- Still no further updates on former Bandai Ent. shows besides "talking with Funi and Sentai about them"
Dedication Through Light
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Im just glad that we'll be able to see Gundam Age - Memory of Eden on gundam.info in the us sometime, best part of their panel.
Welcome to the thread!
Glad you have found several series to latch onto. Chihayafuru is definitely one of my favorites.
Its a great fetish to have. Them eyelashes are the real stuff.
Genei wo Kakeru Taiyou ep 1
Well that was a thing. I see they've chosen to go the "what the hell is going on" route for the first episode and explain things later.
Also, laughing at Eri Kitamura getting cast again as the blue color-themed character in a grimdark magical girl show.
Well that was a thing. I see they've chosen to go the "what the hell is going on" route for the first episode and explain things later.
Also, laughing at Eri Kitamura getting cast again as the blue color-themed character in a grimdark magical girl show.
Regulus Tera
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[MegaMan Maverick Hunter X: The Day of ∑]
A 30-minute XEBEC OVA that came out with the release of the MegaMan X remake for PSP, and it's about as unremarkable as it could be. They decided to go for a mystery atmosphere with this, which is pretty stupid because 1) this is a prequel to MMX, and 2) you unlock the OVA after you finish the game. Great job, Capcom?
It's just weird to watch an OVA of MMX like this and see little to no action whatsoever. You know, the things MMX is known for! Plus, ugly-arse CGI mechas. You get to see some familiar faces, but in all honesty this is kinda boring. I would rather watch a MegaMan Zero adaptation in the style of those commercials from back in the day.
I always knew Chill Penguin was a Nazi.
A 30-minute XEBEC OVA that came out with the release of the MegaMan X remake for PSP, and it's about as unremarkable as it could be. They decided to go for a mystery atmosphere with this, which is pretty stupid because 1) this is a prequel to MMX, and 2) you unlock the OVA after you finish the game. Great job, Capcom?
It's just weird to watch an OVA of MMX like this and see little to no action whatsoever. You know, the things MMX is known for! Plus, ugly-arse CGI mechas. You get to see some familiar faces, but in all honesty this is kinda boring. I would rather watch a MegaMan Zero adaptation in the style of those commercials from back in the day.
Please tell me they didnt change Ohno too much!
Sakura's in Binbougami Ga are by far the best.
They are so goddamned beautiful. You wouldnt understand.
Ok we can get along pretty well.
nintendoman58
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Dark imagery? Cute innocent protagonist? Creepy vibes?
It's certainly heading down the same path. But who knows. The show has yet to take a turn down SAO Street or Valvrave Boulevard.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Something nonsense Something - Day Break Illusion 1
Decent first episode, will continue watching for a few more episodes to see where this show goes. I also really enjoy Mai Kadowaki because her voice is adorable.
Decent first episode, will continue watching for a few more episodes to see where this show goes. I also really enjoy Mai Kadowaki because her voice is adorable.
That is high high HIGH praise. the likes of which I'm not prepared to accept for this show unless it continues like this for the duration. Madoka Magica is one of the best animes of any genre ever so it will be very difficult for this to live up to it.
A bit more Kids on the Slope cosplay performance going on at Sentai's AX booth:
http://instagram.com/p/bcClW4wlnf/
http://instagram.com/p/bcClW4wlnf/
ZachDeKoromaru
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Thats a good start, but it will take more than that.
Madoka was a perfect storm of design and ideas that came together at the right moment, and was further escalated by rampant discussion of symbolism from how weird it looks and then blown into the stratosphere with hype by the delay.
Awful Falafel
Banned
Hidamari Sketch x 365 episode 2
Ah, back to the pleasant pacing and one day at a time format. And looks like this season will feature more Chika! I'd say this brought me back to a good mood after Daybreak Illusion but new Monogatari has pretty much made my day already.
Today's best outfit goes to Sae! She didn't have much competition but girls in ties or tie like things are always a plus.
Ah, back to the pleasant pacing and one day at a time format. And looks like this season will feature more Chika! I'd say this brought me back to a good mood after Daybreak Illusion but new Monogatari has pretty much made my day already.
Today's best outfit goes to Sae! She didn't have much competition but girls in ties or tie like things are always a plus.
Me either. It's obnoxiously boring in a lot of ways.
Thanks. Might check them out as backlog this season with the way it's going.
The Servant X Service OP is pretty good. Really dig the visual style, wish the whole show looked like it. And the Free ED is awesome. The Gifu Dodo OP has a sweet song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl86zunSk0c
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I think it's just obnoxious.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
2deep4u, as the kids would say.
Hmm. Acceptable. Will have to see. They kept her beauty mark although her hair looks rather tidy. It should be in her eyes because hnnnnngh.
I wont disagree. The amount of exposition is exhausting. If you can make it through though the characters are really quite likeable and interesting. Plus Senjougahara is a straight up goddess so theres always that. I find I dont like the monagatari series as much when shes not as involved though.
PdotMichael
Banned
I hope something is off with the screenshot function of your media player, because the screenshot doesn't look wide enough.
Too deep in the deepest pit of the underworld where only the devilish denizens would watch that pile of crap.
So Neko White ep 1 worked okay as standalone given my mostly intact memories of the other TV series, but by next Saturday I think I'm going to have to:
- finally get around to reading Kizu
- rewatch Neko Black
- rewatch Bake
- rewatch Nise (probably skip over brushy brushy though)
Busy busy!
- finally get around to reading Kizu
- rewatch Neko Black
- rewatch Bake
- rewatch Nise (probably skip over brushy brushy though)
Busy busy!
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Maybe I need more of that Shinbo Brainwashing Soluion!
That is a LOT of words you are gonna be sifting through!
firehawk12
Subete no aware
SHAFT-Gods, etc.
The way I watch it is widescreen on a 55 inch TV and that STILL isnt sufficient.
what pit are you currently in?
The den of eternal squee
Genshiken Nidaime First Impressions:
...slightly disappointed, hearing the old cast with new VAs is kind of jarring. It's especially more pronounced with Ogiue, Ohno, and Madarame, they don't even feel like the same characters anymore. The episode itself wasn't all that bad, Sue is very entertaining and Yoshitake is a fun character and quite likable. And Hato-chan, certainly makes for a very entertaining new member. Other than my VA gripes, it wasn't bad. However, it definitely falls short of my expectations.
...slightly disappointed, hearing the old cast with new VAs is kind of jarring. It's especially more pronounced with Ogiue, Ohno, and Madarame, they don't even feel like the same characters anymore. The episode itself wasn't all that bad, Sue is very entertaining and Yoshitake is a fun character and quite likable. And Hato-chan, certainly makes for a very entertaining new member. Other than my VA gripes, it wasn't bad. However, it definitely falls short of my expectations.
New Members
Aww yeah! Praise be!
Ok this is worrying. I got quite attached to the old ones
Is there any appearance of Kujibiki Unbalance?
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Ok this is worrying. I got quite attached to the old ones
Is there any appearance of Kujibiki Unbalance?
Just posters and figures, no appearances of the anime so far. Bakemonogatari was showing though, along with a couple of references.
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
Agreed.
R_thanatos
Member
not even katanagatari ?
Awful Falafel
Banned
Don't forget that reading Kizumonogatari would be a good idea after Bakemonogatari. It's not strictly required for nise or neko (black) but it helps flesh things out and that's the order it was written in. It's either that or continue waiting years for the movie.
I love all the monogataris (well not so much Nise) but Katanagatari is definitely the most guilty of exposition dumping. Still amazing though.
Damn. that kinda sucks. Bake is awesome but its just not Genshiken without Kujibiki
I fully agree
Hmm. That's an interesting idea, and I'm tempted to do the same. I've heard vague suggestions in the past that knowledge of Kizu is almost a prerequisite for appreciating Monogatari Second Season, but does anyone know how accurate that really is?
My only worry is that I'd feel too awkward jumping straight in to the novel series with Kizu, so I'd probably have to read the two volumes of Bake first, and reading through three whole light novels would be a fairly big time sink >.>
But...why would you skip the best part??
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