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Summer 2013 Anime Thread Zero: grown men playing with dolls/who but WB Masochism
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firehawk12
Subete no aware
So guys, when does Smash start?
chickdigger802
Banned
silver spoon 1
kinda boring, no context for any of this. hope 2 is better or drop.
kinda boring, no context for any of this. hope 2 is better or drop.
I've actually started playing Persona 4, but that game's kicking my ass and none of the guides online are very helpful. A lot of different strata of character leveling too, and there's little clues to the relative importance of each aspect. It's like the Grand Strategy of RPGs.
The social aspect is awesome though, very similar to VNs.
The social aspect is awesome though, very similar to VNs.
Context for what? It seemed a pretty simple intro of the situation and the characters.
Cardcaptor Sakura 29
I can't decide if Sweet is the best Clow Card or the lamest one. Either way, they kinda phoned this one in. A card that makes things super sweet and can turn things into sweets? Not exactly a menacing enemy.
But this show really never does fail to make me smile. I did feel bad for Shaoran at the end, watching Yukito eating the cake Sakura made and not being able to give any of his to him.
I can't decide if Sweet is the best Clow Card or the lamest one. Either way, they kinda phoned this one in. A card that makes things super sweet and can turn things into sweets? Not exactly a menacing enemy.
But this show really never does fail to make me smile. I did feel bad for Shaoran at the end, watching Yukito eating the cake Sakura made and not being able to give any of his to him.
Dedication Through Light
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Fate/Zero 13 (1 end) (2nd rewatch, dubwatch, via neonalley)
The dub made Ryuunosukes whole message on the higher being, God and these joyous wonders etc, way more memorable and impactful than it was in my other watches, great by JYB.
The dub made Ryuunosukes whole message on the higher being, God and these joyous wonders etc, way more memorable and impactful than it was in my other watches, great by JYB.
Crunchyroll has a short preview piece up about that RWBY thing (which starts next week), if you're at all interested in it.
I still say the yellow one looks like Miki, though of course the eye color is different.
I still say the yellow one looks like Miki, though of course the eye color is different.
dakkumauji
Member
Danganronpa The Animation OP
Song sucks.
Pretty boring.
Only good parts was seeing Monobear dance seductively.
Song sucks.
Pretty boring.
Only good parts was seeing Monobear dance seductively.
chickdigger802
Banned
rozen maiden 2
what WHAT. shit just went stein gate or something. Can it be this show is actually good???
what WHAT. shit just went stein gate or something. Can it be this show is actually good???
Oh man, am I looking forward to this. Didn't realize it started next week.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Did I have to watch all of Tamayura before? Cause I never finished that lol
Okay! I'll watch all of these except for Monogatari. I don't like that show.
This entire thing looks so bland and boring that I'm kinda stunned it has an actual fanbase.
Dedication Through Light
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K Episode 1 (rewatch, dub, neon alley)
Whoever viz had that was live tweeting for this on tonight was awesome, all excited over Kuroh, thought it was great. Anyway, the anime looked amazing to see finally in a resolution that wasnt 480p or even less on tv, so gorgeous and Yata Misaki's skate scenes were wonderful and kind of immersive and even memorable. Great voices for all, cant wait to hear the rest and actually conversations from Mikoto, Munakata, etc.
Whoever viz had that was live tweeting for this on tonight was awesome, all excited over Kuroh, thought it was great. Anyway, the anime looked amazing to see finally in a resolution that wasnt 480p or even less on tv, so gorgeous and Yata Misaki's skate scenes were wonderful and kind of immersive and even memorable. Great voices for all, cant wait to hear the rest and actually conversations from Mikoto, Munakata, etc.
dakkumauji
Member
Danganronpa The Animation 02
I'll say it again, the OP sucks.
Well I guess it's kinda rushed but not really like you can really cram all of the game into 12 episodes. Definitely feel like I'm just getting the cliffnotes version of the plot which I'm pretty ok with since it's just hyping me when I'll get to play the Vita game next year.
Still think that ED is probably the best this season.
I'll say it again, the OP sucks.
Well I guess it's kinda rushed but not really like you can really cram all of the game into 12 episodes. Definitely feel like I'm just getting the cliffnotes version of the plot which I'm pretty ok with since it's just hyping me when I'll get to play the Vita game next year.
I am pretty glad they killed off the idol first. About time a show where characters get killed off, have someone I dislike die. ~_~
Still think that ED is probably the best this season.
Really nice touch with showing the dead characters plus protag in it.
Gatchaman Crowds ep 1
The BGM for this is damn GOOD. I'm a sucker for techno beats and electronic keyboard instrumental. The colour exposition for some parts reminds me of Tsuritama.
Hajime is expected a super hyperactive girl with a notebook fetish which is quite unusual but damn she is :chet
Will continue to watch.
Edit: Taku Iwasaki is composing this? No wonder!!!
The BGM for this is damn GOOD. I'm a sucker for techno beats and electronic keyboard instrumental. The colour exposition for some parts reminds me of Tsuritama.
Hajime is expected a super hyperactive girl with a notebook fetish which is quite unusual but damn she is :chet
Will continue to watch.
Edit: Taku Iwasaki is composing this? No wonder!!!
Is that 3D CGI, or are my eyes deceiving me?
Deputy Dangle
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Gatchaman Crowds - 1
Uh, what? That was all over the place. And the pacing was so fast that I found it somewhat difficult to follow what was going on. It really could have used a bit of down time.
With that being said, I like the art style and the background art outside of the room they first meet in inside of the base. The CG outfits blended well with the art while in motion, but I'm not a fan of their designs. And Hajime's obliviousness was obnoxious yet strangely charming.
Uh, what? That was all over the place. And the pacing was so fast that I found it somewhat difficult to follow what was going on. It really could have used a bit of down time.
With that being said, I like the art style and the background art outside of the room they first meet in inside of the base. The CG outfits blended well with the art while in motion, but I'm not a fan of their designs. And Hajime's obliviousness was obnoxious yet strangely charming.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Sailor Moon 3
I swear to god there was music in this episode that was fitting for a porno.
And Usagi thinks being in a coma must be one of the greatest things ever. What a Meatball head.
I like how Usagi basically went to the Radio Tower to go THERE'S NO POINT TO LOVE LETTER READING ON A RADIO, IT WOULD BE BETTER TO DO IT IN PERSON, I don't think people would've like losing their jobs over that.
Little Girls Love Dreams are a power source that should be used in future products though.
I swear to god there was music in this episode that was fitting for a porno.
And Usagi thinks being in a coma must be one of the greatest things ever. What a Meatball head.
I like how Usagi basically went to the Radio Tower to go THERE'S NO POINT TO LOVE LETTER READING ON A RADIO, IT WOULD BE BETTER TO DO IT IN PERSON, I don't think people would've like losing their jobs over that.
Little Girls Love Dreams are a power source that should be used in future products though.
Adding KissDum to Sushio's resume? He will sue.
Coldnoodle
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dakkumauji
Member
Gatchaman Crowds 01
I don't like Hajime. She needs to tone down the geneki. I'm already looking forward to the arc where she fails at something and learns a life long lesson or something.
It's still not as colorful as I imagine it would be besides the suits. Hopefully we're also through the whole exposition as well.
And then suddenly Mamoru Miyano said one line and I was hooked.
I don't like Hajime. She needs to tone down the geneki. I'm already looking forward to the arc where she fails at something and learns a life long lesson or something.
It's still not as colorful as I imagine it would be besides the suits. Hopefully we're also through the whole exposition as well.
And then suddenly Mamoru Miyano said one line and I was hooked.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
You should, but you can just start with this season too.
Super cute? Ok sold. See how easy that was?
Royal Mail sounds like a buncha jerks!
"Aww shit"
See what I did there? I replied to a thing about Golden Time with a pic and quote from Golden Boy! Pretty clever right? Right?...guys? I'm sorry guys don't go...
It was a nice effort. Have a penguin.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
It was a nice effort. Have a penguin.
Awwwwwwwww he's adorable! :3
You wish the CG as good that Karas have.
Dedication Through Light
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Gundam Seed HD Remaster bd Episode 43
I think I will always remember him in a post such a this, and the others too. I think their skills must be complimented for while the main characters are using that SEED or whatever these guys dont and still manage to last a long time against them, perhaps some powerup is needed for Kira and Athrun, Dearka too?
If I was in universe I guess Id probably on the side of being alright with the Coordinators, Ultimate Coordinator, and what not. I cant see anything wrong with them or why people would even be opposed to them.
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Ending stuff there:
And lastly, they never defined what a CGUE is...
I think I will always remember him in a post such a this, and the others too. I think their skills must be complimented for while the main characters are using that SEED or whatever these guys dont and still manage to last a long time against them, perhaps some powerup is needed for Kira and Athrun, Dearka too?
If I was in universe I guess Id probably on the side of being alright with the Coordinators, Ultimate Coordinator, and what not. I cant see anything wrong with them or why people would even be opposed to them.
Though the cloning and stuff was a bit odd though the artificial womb aspect didnt seem that bad. It was eventually safe even.
Ending stuff there:
Flay is still relevant? No one else seemed to even remember her or have flashback towards her. Am disappointed they are putting her in our faces next episode and giving her some huge role when we have other better characters like the leaders of the three ships (Lacus, Natarle, and Murrae). Was hoping she'd just take a backseat to the plot.
And lastly, they never defined what a CGUE is...
Thought this pertained to Dream Eater Merry?
Yes. She is.
IS is loved hated by everyone.
Theres a correct term for that.
but shes so cute! Best thing about the show!
Well to be fair Karas was basically two movies and not an entire series.
So if I don't believe in Panties, does that mean that every woman, fictional or real, is going nopan all day every day?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Also a quality Sentai release, it seems!
it means you watch/read saki
Crash Station
Member
Gatchaman Crowds 1
So JJ Abrams hands out Death Notes so they can make clones of Biggie Smalls? That's not too hard to follow.
This is pretty fun. Definitely getting [C] vibes here. If it keeps up this energy, it may even be able to surpass [C]. Excited to see where this goes.
So JJ Abrams hands out Death Notes so they can make clones of Biggie Smalls? That's not too hard to follow.
This is pretty fun. Definitely getting [C] vibes here. If it keeps up this energy, it may even be able to surpass [C]. Excited to see where this goes.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Sailor Moon 4
This is some team rocket shit here. I mean seriously. HELL LETS LOOK AT THOSE PODS! THEY'RE CLEARLY UNNATURAL AS HELL TO BE HERE! NO THAT'S TOTALLY OKAY AND NOT POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IN THE SLIGHTEST.
This is why they're taking young girls (and Haruna's) Dreams, because they're easy to steal.
He knows all about eating friends I bet. Also those glasses should be a big alarm sign for Usagi. It's clear that's Tuxedo Mask man. Then again, despite Usagi not looking much different as Sailor Moon, the enemies don't recognize her immediately, so it goes both ways.
Other Notes: Blond dude (Motoki???) is a chubby chaser...
EDIT: Umino takes pictures of his admittingly hot teacher.
This is some team rocket shit here. I mean seriously. HELL LETS LOOK AT THOSE PODS! THEY'RE CLEARLY UNNATURAL AS HELL TO BE HERE! NO THAT'S TOTALLY OKAY AND NOT POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IN THE SLIGHTEST.
This is why they're taking young girls (and Haruna's) Dreams, because they're easy to steal.
He knows all about eating friends I bet. Also those glasses should be a big alarm sign for Usagi. It's clear that's Tuxedo Mask man. Then again, despite Usagi not looking much different as Sailor Moon, the enemies don't recognize her immediately, so it goes both ways.
Other Notes: Blond dude (Motoki???) is a chubby chaser...
EDIT: Umino takes pictures of his admittingly hot teacher.
Hyouka 18
Oh come on, even I figured that one out. Once I saw the article they were reading, I was like, "Ah, okay, it was a rescue helicopter." And goddamn Oreki took forever to explain that. "A normal English teacher being happy to see a helicopter means absolutely nothing. But a mountain climber being happy to see a helicopter means a lot." C'mon son, get to the point.
The biggest highlight of this episode really wasn't the mystery, it was the fact that Oreki actually went out of his way to solve it; because he was curious, not because Chitanda was bugging him. It seems that he's done a little growing throughout this series. He's actually doing things he doesn't have to do now. Chitanda's point was interesting though, that it's not that he doesn't do things he doesn't have to do, but that he doesn't do things for himself that he doesn't hve to do. And in a way he didn't do this for himself, but because he thought it would be wrong to just assume how his old teacher felt. So...yeah. I guess I could say what I want about him, but he has become very unselfish, if he wasn't already to begin with ( though his policy of energy conservation strikes me as pretty selfish, like he couldn't be bothered to do anything). Interesting. The changes may be small and hard to notice, but they're there.
Oh come on, even I figured that one out. Once I saw the article they were reading, I was like, "Ah, okay, it was a rescue helicopter." And goddamn Oreki took forever to explain that. "A normal English teacher being happy to see a helicopter means absolutely nothing. But a mountain climber being happy to see a helicopter means a lot." C'mon son, get to the point.
The biggest highlight of this episode really wasn't the mystery, it was the fact that Oreki actually went out of his way to solve it; because he was curious, not because Chitanda was bugging him. It seems that he's done a little growing throughout this series. He's actually doing things he doesn't have to do now. Chitanda's point was interesting though, that it's not that he doesn't do things he doesn't have to do, but that he doesn't do things for himself that he doesn't hve to do. And in a way he didn't do this for himself, but because he thought it would be wrong to just assume how his old teacher felt. So...yeah. I guess I could say what I want about him, but he has become very unselfish, if he wasn't already to begin with ( though his policy of energy conservation strikes me as pretty selfish, like he couldn't be bothered to do anything). Interesting. The changes may be small and hard to notice, but they're there.
Hyperdimension Neptunia The Animation ep.1
Having never played any of the games before, this is my immediate first impression:
- Neptune is a lazy irresponsible jerkass but because she's the MC she still gets to win fights and stuff
Besides that, I thought it was alright. I'm sure it's got more to offer for people familiar with the characters and world though; I'll look forward to those reviews.
Having never played any of the games before, this is my immediate first impression:
- Neptune is a lazy irresponsible jerkass but because she's the MC she still gets to win fights and stuff
Besides that, I thought it was alright. I'm sure it's got more to offer for people familiar with the characters and world though; I'll look forward to those reviews.
chickdigger802
Banned
gatchaman crowds 1
so... whats a gatchman anyways? Think i missed something or wasn't paying attention.
anyhow go team vaginabones
so... whats a gatchman anyways? Think i missed something or wasn't paying attention.
anyhow go team vaginabones
Gatchaman Crowds 1:
I'm......a little disappointed? I left this episode feeling nothing, which I really didn't expect.
Beyond my total apathy toward all of the infodump and exposition, which all amounted to what's essentially sentai/mahou shoujo plot number eleventy-billion, I really couldn't feel Nakamura's heart in this. There are some arty shots and his aesthetic is there, and even then it's unevenly applied, but I couldn't sense any of the usual pet focuses like character psychology or even [C]'s social commentary. I don't know how much control over the creative process he has in this compared to his previous projects, and for now his involvement feels like a coat of paint rather than something more, uhh, whole, I guess. This just doesn't seem like the kind of subject matter that would personally appeal to his sensibilities.
I think that some of my disappointment has to do with Hajime specifically; I'm trapped at a terrible crossroads where my critical faculties and wish fulfillment needs are in diametric opposition. My basest self secretly loves starry-eyed, cloyingly, naively optimistic and ceaselessly genki girls because it's an ideal, ideal perhaps because these characters impart the sense that they would love you unconditionally, that doesn't exist in real life. This is also precisely why I despise their presence from a critical standpoint; genki-bots are grotesquely unrealistic and typically one-note. They're generally worthless for dramatic purposes because they have total moral clarity and childlike perceptions of right and wrong, making their actions predictable and their identities barren for cultivating interesting characterization. I'm hoping that the show can surprise me and do something with her in spite of her personality and that she's not just going to be played straight as a vehicle for manufactured appeal, because she'll likely become intolerable should that happen. For now......ehhhhhhhh. I got tired of her sparkling wonder at everything and her playful disregard for Gacha protocol pretty quickly.
Further in regard to Hajime, I'd almost complain that some of the material in the episode feels declasse for Nakamura, but I again remember [C]. The
was bad enough, but
? Kind of gross. She also has huge tits, and her seifuku with its sack-like top seems designed to emphasize this.
It's early days, but I have nothing positive to say about any of the other characters. There's the okama, the lazy dude, the fapbait, the.....uhh......yellow-haired suspenders guy. CG is bad, combat choreography was lacking, Hajime's suit design is atrocious. Not sure what else to say at this point, but it wasn't what I expected, even if I'm not even sure what I expected.
I'm......a little disappointed? I left this episode feeling nothing, which I really didn't expect.
Beyond my total apathy toward all of the infodump and exposition, which all amounted to what's essentially sentai/mahou shoujo plot number eleventy-billion, I really couldn't feel Nakamura's heart in this. There are some arty shots and his aesthetic is there, and even then it's unevenly applied, but I couldn't sense any of the usual pet focuses like character psychology or even [C]'s social commentary. I don't know how much control over the creative process he has in this compared to his previous projects, and for now his involvement feels like a coat of paint rather than something more, uhh, whole, I guess. This just doesn't seem like the kind of subject matter that would personally appeal to his sensibilities.
I think that some of my disappointment has to do with Hajime specifically; I'm trapped at a terrible crossroads where my critical faculties and wish fulfillment needs are in diametric opposition. My basest self secretly loves starry-eyed, cloyingly, naively optimistic and ceaselessly genki girls because it's an ideal, ideal perhaps because these characters impart the sense that they would love you unconditionally, that doesn't exist in real life. This is also precisely why I despise their presence from a critical standpoint; genki-bots are grotesquely unrealistic and typically one-note. They're generally worthless for dramatic purposes because they have total moral clarity and childlike perceptions of right and wrong, making their actions predictable and their identities barren for cultivating interesting characterization. I'm hoping that the show can surprise me and do something with her in spite of her personality and that she's not just going to be played straight as a vehicle for manufactured appeal, because she'll likely become intolerable should that happen. For now......ehhhhhhhh. I got tired of her sparkling wonder at everything and her playful disregard for Gacha protocol pretty quickly.
Further in regard to Hajime, I'd almost complain that some of the material in the episode feels declasse for Nakamura, but I again remember [C]. The
super-rapey scene of JJ reaching into her bosom to activate her Gatchaman powers
those moe orgasm noises during her transformation sequence
It's early days, but I have nothing positive to say about any of the other characters. There's the okama, the lazy dude, the fapbait, the.....uhh......yellow-haired suspenders guy. CG is bad, combat choreography was lacking, Hajime's suit design is atrocious. Not sure what else to say at this point, but it wasn't what I expected, even if I'm not even sure what I expected.
Just the name of the team members. It's lifted from the old show and I think there's a bit of assumption one might have at least a rudimentary knowledge of the show's terms or iconography:
Chest logo and belt 'G' were kinda prominent.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Maybe I'm old, but those cheesy designs look a thousand times better than whatever CG pseudo-mecha thing the characters wear in this current show.
I prefer the mecha designs. At least they don't look like some silly cheap kids Halloween costume.
Nah, they are better and iconic. Has that good superhero vibe to it that I think's kinda timeless. Crowds is doing its own thing though so I'm willing to give it pass though.
What I like about what they're doing there is the apparent reflection of the soul being the suit's manifestation. At least I think that's what they were getting at!
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