Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
You're probably thinking of Maoyū Maō Yūsha, and no, it's not related.
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Summer 2013 Anime Thread Zero: grown men playing with dolls/who but WB Masochism
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You're probably thinking of Maoyū Maō Yūsha, and no, it's not related.
KirbYuuYuu
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Lets bury Max Heart.
Hataraku 13
Hmm. Was kind of hoping for more closure to the season. It didn't really feel like an ending, aside from the obligatory ending sequence. Felt like an episode from the middle of a season. Then again, I guess it's better than when an Anime tries to force an ending by shoving in drama that feels so out of place.
Hmm. Was kind of hoping for more closure to the season. It didn't really feel like an ending, aside from the obligatory ending sequence. Felt like an episode from the middle of a season. Then again, I guess it's better than when an Anime tries to force an ending by shoving in drama that feels so out of place.
Chet Rippo
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This is the first, and only season of it so far.
There will only be one Maou in my heart.
I also worship the demon lord JPEG.
dakkumauji
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Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love 2000% 13
I'm not even going to think about this.
Great songs, good choice of the superior OP, boys hip shaking, amazing season.
I'm not even going to think about this.
Great songs, good choice of the superior OP, boys hip shaking, amazing season.
I wish t'were possible, but its canon. We cannot ignore it. It is a nasty wound in the franchise, reminding us of the abyss from whence it came.
Dedication Through Light
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Dedication Through Light
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Saint Seiya Omega Episode 62
Well that episode...
Well that episode...
unbelievable that they went through and killed genbu off, I thought gold saints had protection. Now Im worried. Though does it mean Subaru can get stronger?!
Crash Station
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Well you've got 530 episodes to go. Let's say about 80 of those are totally skippable. Now let's subtract the OPs/EDs and 5 minute recaps, causing each episode to average out to 15 minutes. That would be 450/4 which is 112.5 hours.
Not even a full week of your life. Totally doable!
Oh, that's in an hour and half, looks like.
There were what, like, three or four people from this community watching the show?
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
[Jojo's Bizarre Adventure] (1993) 6
was any better!
Would it be daring for me to argue that this was probably one of the best shounen fights in all of anime? Great animation from start to finish, and some of the set ups were genuinely scary.
was the sort of material I was expecting when I first heard about Stands, for example. Now I suppose I'm gonna have to read the manga to get more of this.
Fuck yes Polnareff kicking butt. Plus, best ending? Best ending.
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[Jojo's Bizarre Adventure] (1993) FIN
So this is pretty much the definitive version of animate Jojo, isn't it? I think Battle Tendency is the better storyline, but none of the issues present with that adaptation are apparent here. High production values from the very beginning while still maintaining the ridiculousness that makes the franchise so fun. The only complaint I could throw to this version of the story is that it starts in the midway point, so it can throw you off if you are watching this without any knowledge on the rest.
Also, and this just occurred to me, what was the point of showing the Stone Mask scene in every episode? They don't make any mention at all of it during the series, and it's probably nonsensical unless you are already familiar with the material. Not that I am against hand-drawn boobies...
Definitely watch this if you cannot wait for David Production to get off their arse. Hell, I doubt they'll get anywhere near close the quality of this series. Just, I don't know, read the manga for the other half or something. 5 out of 5 Mitsuo Isos
Jotaro is certainly no Joseph when it comes to thinking up great plans to beat his opponents. Not like
Dio becoming Super Saiyan
I think it was obvious Jotaro would use ZA WARUDO too once they mentioned his and Dio's Stands were similar. I enjoyed that glorious spurt of blood, though. I assume this is different from the time that Dio's head was cleaved in half because there's no brain matter left? Splooge.
Would it be daring for me to argue that this was probably one of the best shounen fights in all of anime? Great animation from start to finish, and some of the set ups were genuinely scary.
Jotaro using Star Platinum to stop his own heart
Fuck yes Polnareff kicking butt. Plus, best ending? Best ending.
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[Jojo's Bizarre Adventure] (1993) FIN
So this is pretty much the definitive version of animate Jojo, isn't it? I think Battle Tendency is the better storyline, but none of the issues present with that adaptation are apparent here. High production values from the very beginning while still maintaining the ridiculousness that makes the franchise so fun. The only complaint I could throw to this version of the story is that it starts in the midway point, so it can throw you off if you are watching this without any knowledge on the rest.
Also, and this just occurred to me, what was the point of showing the Stone Mask scene in every episode? They don't make any mention at all of it during the series, and it's probably nonsensical unless you are already familiar with the material. Not that I am against hand-drawn boobies...
Definitely watch this if you cannot wait for David Production to get off their arse. Hell, I doubt they'll get anywhere near close the quality of this series. Just, I don't know, read the manga for the other half or something. 5 out of 5 Mitsuo Isos
Not at all. In fact I think it was watching the fight (sans most of the dialogue) on youtube that finally got me to check out the franchise. Just too much awesome.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Fiendlord!There will only be one Maou in my heart.
Do you even watch Muromi-san?
hosannainexcelsis
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For the same reason the OVA started in the middle of the story - it was being made primarily for manga readers who wanted to see key moments animated, not people unfamiliar with the material.
Lavalamp1138
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Toradora! 11-13
Had to break my pattern of posting after each episode to marathon the entire arc. I was way too engrossed to stop. Things got real, broskies.
I loved this arc.
Had to break my pattern of posting after each episode to marathon the entire arc. I was way too engrossed to stop. Things got real, broskies.
I was totally stunned to see Minori get serious and emotional. Who would have thought she'd butt heads with Ryuji? And what's more, who'd have thought Blue would play the supportive role? I could totally understand how Ryuji felt, since he couldn't empathize with Taiga's issues when having a father in his life would have meant the world to him. But that moment of doubt he had at the end of episode 11 left an ominous shadow over everything that followed. It left you with that feeling in your gut where you knew things were going to get worse, you were just waiting for it to happen. And when it did, it stung. It stung because Taiga was knowingly setting herself up to be hurt like that. But Minori's encouraging but tearful applause was so heartbreaking. That image is what stays with me after the arc. But that climactic marathon was incredibly cathartic in the way Ryuji and Minami were able to let loose and reconcile.
Chiho's outfit in the final episode was a work of art.
Crash Station
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Yep. Parts 4 and up have some of the most ridiculously awesome uses of Stand abilities ever. Just know that Araki's art is sometimes REALLY hard to follow.
Also, the OVAs cut out a good chunk of part 3, so go back and read that unless you want to wait for David Production's version.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Repeating it in each episode was still overkill.
I think I might just start from Part 1. Maybe the ugliness won't distract me this time!
also: need to get a ps3 and the fighting game
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Maoudonalds fin
Man, they didn't even try with that ending.
VVV cour 1 fin
Man, they didn't even try with that ending.
With Maoudonalds, I guess if you are too afraid to take any chances with an adaptation, you just limp to the finish line. With VVV, I was expecting something crazy and instead it really was just another cliffhanger the show has pulled over and over again. The only real difference is the "wait", but I've already learned to stop caring about cliffhangers and move on to the next thing so that doesn't even really bother me.
Man, they didn't even try with that ending.
VVV cour 1 fin
Man, they didn't even try with that ending.
With Maoudonalds, I guess if you are too afraid to take any chances with an adaptation, you just limp to the finish line. With VVV, I was expecting something crazy and instead it really was just another cliffhanger the show has pulled over and over again. The only real difference is the "wait", but I've already learned to stop caring about cliffhangers and move on to the next thing so that doesn't even really bother me.
R_thanatos
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I'm not against him gaining more powers , but his design suck.
But yeah what happenned this episode was unexpected.
I was watching phi brain
It was awesome.
nintendoman58
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Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - 3
Yoko better get a mech soon cause she is awesome.
So the enemies eradicate humans? Odd, considering the one who attacked them clearly seems to be human himself, but for all I know he could be an elf or something.
LOOOOOOL, want a powerup? Just stick the mini-mech onto the big one, and BOOM instant powerup. It's a good thing this happened early on or I would be calling bullshit. There should be a good explanation for what happened sooner or later.
So the adventure begins! With no other goal but take down those human eradicators or whatever they are. Something tells me the fun is just starting...
Yoko better get a mech soon cause she is awesome.
So the enemies eradicate humans? Odd, considering the one who attacked them clearly seems to be human himself, but for all I know he could be an elf or something.
LOOOOOOL, want a powerup? Just stick the mini-mech onto the big one, and BOOM instant powerup. It's a good thing this happened early on or I would be calling bullshit. There should be a good explanation for what happened sooner or later.
So the adventure begins! With no other goal but take down those human eradicators or whatever they are. Something tells me the fun is just starting...
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
I really should watch Valvrave someday
Explanation? It was awesome, that's your explanation.
Awful Falafel
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Friends can disagree! I actually enjoyed Mitsudomoe for what it was but constant gags based on misunderstandings gets old. The leaner fat loli season is the better one because when it wears out its welcome it's practically done.
I think every show deserves the length that the creators intended to express what they wanted to and I'm sure the surprise shortening threw a wrench in their plans but that doesn't mean it can't lead to better results. It's all hypothetical now but I doubt the extra five episodes would've suddenly made for a better show when they probably put all their best material in the ones we got anyway.
Weird that this is the opinion that gets people riled up. I figured thinking that UN-GO was worth it despite terrible characters or that Heartcatch is just above average would've gotten me more flack.
KirbYuuYuu
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Glad you enjoyed this, although the OVAs really do make Kakyoin seem useless, when he does more in the manga (obviously), but 1993 really does give Jotaro the screen time he needed in the 2000s OVA. Think I'm almost done with its manga counterpart.
Awful Falafel
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You mean Viral? Dude's half shark! Wouldn't be nearly as great without those teeth either.
Exactly. It doesnt NEED an explanation.
Not like there would be a point to explaining it.
Its powered by SHONENNNN HAAAATO!!!!!
nintendoman58
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I see! I guess I should put on my Fairy Tail-tinted goggles, because if the show is going down that road, I better be prepared to witness awesome unexplainable moments!
Dedication Through Light
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My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Episode 12
Hayama defending Hikki was really good, and I noticed that he never did say he disagreed with Hikki's methods or even anything he was saying. Perhaps they are more similar than they thought and could have/be friends at some point.
Will miss this series once it ends next week
Hayama defending Hikki was really good, and I noticed that he never did say he disagreed with Hikki's methods or even anything he was saying. Perhaps they are more similar than they thought and could have/be friends at some point.
Will miss this series once it ends next week
Yeah there's no shortage of those.
Theonik
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For emphasis.
I thank the God of Mecha that I watched Code Geass R2, because it dramatically improved Valvrave for me. It's Geass Season 3. That doesn't make it sound as insane as it is, though.
It literally happened because it was the cool thing to have happen.
The problem with Valvrave turning up the crazy is that it has no cache with me. I don't care about any of this so going nutso on everything isn't particularly entertaining since I don't know these characters. You can talk all you want about how Geass went off the rails but at least Geass took the effort to introduce these characters to the viewers before having terrible things happen to them.
Theonik
Member
Yes, Geass was a lot better at getting you to care about the characters. Though the amusement of watching the show go crazy has little to do with that.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Yep, that's how all Slayers seasons work.
Even the one they made over 10 years after TRY. (despite the fact that they split it into two 13 episode seasons, it follows the formula to the letter).
Revolutionary Girl Utena 16
STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCK FOOOOOOTAGE.
The creepy thing about Utena is how I think something, and then someone on the screen says it. Like I'm like "OOOOH, Nanami that is a nice dress on you, guuurrrl." and then ten seconds later the cast is all "OOOOOOH NANAMI WHAT A NICE DRESS." GET OUT OF MY HEAD.
I'm all about this Utena x Miki thing. Screw Papillon. Utena and Miki have some good chem. Not as good as Utena and Wakaba, but hey, nobody can match Wakaba.
STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCK FOOOOOOTAGE.
Staying up late watching TV with a bag of chips is the most normal thing I've ever seen Anthy do for herself. I just don't know if she's doing it because she wants to, or because its part of the normal girl veneer she's putting on for Utena.
The creepy thing about Utena is how I think something, and then someone on the screen says it. Like I'm like "OOOOH, Nanami that is a nice dress on you, guuurrrl." and then ten seconds later the cast is all "OOOOOOH NANAMI WHAT A NICE DRESS." GET OUT OF MY HEAD.
To be Nanami is to suffer. A cowbell. LOLOLOLOL. And that Legend of Zelda chest opening scene, too! LOLOLOL.
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