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AquaWateria
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That ain't even his final form brah.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Only 2 members. Truly a secret base.
Freezasaurus
Member
Same. I like the show so far, and Sinon is great. But she really needs to get the fuck over it. What I'd like to know is what
happened to her mom? Did she abandon Shino after the incident? She looked scared-as-fuck of her own daughter after that
Signed up.
phoenix296
Member
LOL
Magical Girl Princess #3
Ok, this was genuinely great. Didn't see
, those are pretty huge game-changers. Though they were going to drag it with MISUNDERSTANDINGS and whatnot. Protagonist also did something instead of just looking bored most of the times.
Ok, this was genuinely great. Didn't see
Princess revealing herself and Slayne deserting
Or something Americans are desensitized to.
I never want to touch a gun IRL either.
So I can hold you up by doing a finger bang?
Gosick 01-03
Thanks to the Japanese Wiki entry for telling me how these stories are split up. Watching the entire first book in one go made it more cohesive. This show has a lot of the same people as there were behind Dantalian in the production committee, and Dantalian is one of my favorite series. While KamiMemo's Alice was more about justice and Dalian was more about learning how to be human, Victorique's motivations amount to simply being bored. The period-piece but not set in a real place nature of the work also intrigues me. OP and ED are lovely. I knew going into this that Japanese mystery series are more about revealing facets of the characters than revealing facets of the case, and in this case Victorique's very similar to Dantalian. Genius girl tsundere detective. Only she's fully human.
Something something triceratops.jpg. I don't have a problem with Kazuya. He's confident and plays off Victorique well. Grevil's a total blowhard, but he doesn't appear to present any real threat to anyone either.
The atmosphere aboard the Queen Beryl was suspenseful, and although CR's streams aren't 720p, it's not exactly a deal breaker for me. I'm pleased with what I see overall.
Thanks to the Japanese Wiki entry for telling me how these stories are split up. Watching the entire first book in one go made it more cohesive. This show has a lot of the same people as there were behind Dantalian in the production committee, and Dantalian is one of my favorite series. While KamiMemo's Alice was more about justice and Dalian was more about learning how to be human, Victorique's motivations amount to simply being bored. The period-piece but not set in a real place nature of the work also intrigues me. OP and ED are lovely. I knew going into this that Japanese mystery series are more about revealing facets of the characters than revealing facets of the case, and in this case Victorique's very similar to Dantalian. Genius girl tsundere detective. Only she's fully human.
Something something triceratops.jpg. I don't have a problem with Kazuya. He's confident and plays off Victorique well. Grevil's a total blowhard, but he doesn't appear to present any real threat to anyone either.
The atmosphere aboard the Queen Beryl was suspenseful, and although CR's streams aren't 720p, it's not exactly a deal breaker for me. I'm pleased with what I see overall.
I'd hope you aren't trying to finger bang people to threaten them...
R_thanatos
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It's actually something that is widely spread ( and by that i mean worldwide )
I had a number of offensive jokes I wanted to post, but I think it's the best if I just post that I had these jokes.
The extent to which it is played up in the flashbacks, I just chalked to culture divide.
It can be quite effective if done properly.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Yeah also signed up. I'll have that ps4 come august. Just dl the ps3 beta right now.
Or something Americans are desensitized to.
I never want to touch a gun IRL either.
Hehe probably are. Also it's weird seeing knowing how many peps don't want anything to do with one. You hear shots go off every so often were I live. Although I am a part of that when I sometimes go clay shooting.
PshycoNinja
Member
Woah, man. Let's not do anything rash now.
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
I wonder about that, too.
By the way, why would the mom look so scared at her child for shooting the guy? I mean if he wasn't hurting anyone to that point or so but... he's a complete lunatic that's killed one already and targets her next. Yet, when her daughter kills the guy she acts... scared of her daughter?!? Like what? Shouldn't she be extremely relieved about Sinon (as well as herself) being alive? Just seemed off. Then again, SAO's author doesn't understand people so it's more of a surprise when something seems right.
PshycoNinja
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phoenix296
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Okay this gunphobia thing is really getting the piss taken out of it here. I agree that it was poorly done in SAO but it's not too hard to believe someone could react this way. Think about it for a minute. You're <10 (at least that's what she looked like in the anime) and you shoot someone dead. That's a pretty traumatic experience for anyone let alone a kid. Any time someone reminds her of that experience,
, she probably feels like absolute shit. This is probably amplified even further in a non-gun culture country like Japan.
I read somewhere, it was possibly even here on gaf, of someone who stopped a robber by shooting him when he was a teenager. Everyone called him a hero and that he should be proud of himself for killing such a villain. However, he felt like he had done something wrong. He had taken a life and everyone calling him a hero caused such conflicting feelings he wanted to commit suicide.
Phobias and the human mind are a strange thing. I don't like guns but most of the games I play are shooty shooters. You can separate reality from games and the feelings you get from both are much different. Perhaps it is because you know it is a game and the consequences of actions are much different.
even if it's a stupid finger gun
I read somewhere, it was possibly even here on gaf, of someone who stopped a robber by shooting him when he was a teenager. Everyone called him a hero and that he should be proud of himself for killing such a villain. However, he felt like he had done something wrong. He had taken a life and everyone calling him a hero caused such conflicting feelings he wanted to commit suicide.
Phobias and the human mind are a strange thing. I don't like guns but most of the games I play are shooty shooters. You can separate reality from games and the feelings you get from both are much different. Perhaps it is because you know it is a game and the consequences of actions are much different.
R_thanatos
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I'm so happy jarmel isn't an anime character right now
or we would be in trouble
Aldnoah Zero 03
I was wondering about the soles of the feet last episode! It's not really a practical point of attack, so it's not surprising that they were looking for a more accessible weak point.
I'm a sucker for "Try to figure out how the enemy's power works" stuff. It allows the show to provide explanations for how stuff works without either clunky exposition (because the characters are investigating and discussing things that are as new to them as they are to the audience) or the antagonists just blatantly explaining. (I love Jojo, but...)
It'll be interesting if this show achieves technological parity between the two sides by instigating a civil war, rather than the protagonist stumbling across a super prototype. From the title of the show I guessed it would revolve around the Earthlings using a precursor machine of which all the other Martian Kataphrakts are but pale copies, but I'm not sure about that anymore.
I was wondering about the soles of the feet last episode! It's not really a practical point of attack, so it's not surprising that they were looking for a more accessible weak point.
I'm a sucker for "Try to figure out how the enemy's power works" stuff. It allows the show to provide explanations for how stuff works without either clunky exposition (because the characters are investigating and discussing things that are as new to them as they are to the audience) or the antagonists just blatantly explaining. (I love Jojo, but...)
It'll be interesting if this show achieves technological parity between the two sides by instigating a civil war, rather than the protagonist stumbling across a super prototype. From the title of the show I guessed it would revolve around the Earthlings using a precursor machine of which all the other Martian Kataphrakts are but pale copies, but I'm not sure about that anymore.
Supaidaman
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Gintama 183
I tend to watch Gintama in chunks of 3~5 episodes in a week and then forget about it for at least 15 days, since for me this anime has a lot of ups and downs. The past few "serious" episodes were really boring for me and Jiraia's drama was unbearable.
Then, comes an arc about the popularity contest. The first episode was funny, so I decided to watch the second part right away. And it starts with a weird Hokuto no Ken parody: I AM SHOCK!!.
The opening was also amazing. (couldn't find it on YouTube).
This arc pretty much saved Gintama for me.
I tend to watch Gintama in chunks of 3~5 episodes in a week and then forget about it for at least 15 days, since for me this anime has a lot of ups and downs. The past few "serious" episodes were really boring for me and Jiraia's drama was unbearable.
Then, comes an arc about the popularity contest. The first episode was funny, so I decided to watch the second part right away. And it starts with a weird Hokuto no Ken parody: I AM SHOCK!!.
The opening was also amazing. (couldn't find it on YouTube).
This arc pretty much saved Gintama for me.
MikeHattsu
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Whatever you think about the show as it is now, I think most would agree with that.
And to think you've not even gotten to the really 'good' parts yet...
Lol. So AnimeGAF is like a Hydra?
Yup
I'm so happy jarmel isn't an anime character right now
or we would be in trouble
Who says I'm not?
R_thanatos
Member
Well you were in a low part , i'm pretty sure that the next "serious arcs will move you"
It moved everyone else.
In 17 eps you'll have the cut , and the start of gintama' And you should expect good things from that.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
I can't really fault this one despite the lack of Cromartie. Getting better, imgur!
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Barakamon 03
Those first two minutes killed me, goddamn.
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Barakamon 03
R-Ringo Roadagain?
Those first two minutes killed me, goddamn.
AquaWateria
Member
I thought the opposite that Yoshihara and Jiraiya Arc were one of the best in Gintama let alone boring though all serious arcs are great. And that fight with Housen was so fuckin great. It even had one of my favorite and best girl in Gintama, you know Tsukuyo and that chemistry with Gintoki. Though I hope you enjoy the next serious arc.
It started out with a fun premise but I think everybody knew it was gonna go "there". What pissed me off about it generally was Kirino herself. Had she been even slightly likeable Id have no problem with incest is wincest.
Still we got Kuroneko out of it. Cant complain much.
Nah I loved it too. It was creative to frame it that way like a documentary.
This is new age Sailor Moon. Its made for a new audience, so I think some allowances shoud be made. Its not trying to be the original exactly. They are rereleasing the original for fans of the original anyway. People should let the new show be what it is.
I think theyre equally enjoyable moves from Disney and provide some variety. They shouldnt really be compared because Lion King blows them both to smithereens anyway.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I still can't get over Sailor Moon's voice. They should have recast her.
You'd think re-establishing itself as something that doesn't look bad would be a priority especially if they have weeks between eps.
SliceSabre
Banned
Kuroneko deserved so much better.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
If it's for a new audience, it wouldn't be released bi-weekly on a streaming site only as is.
That would be futanariBarakamon 3
wait. I thought fujoshi was those girls with penises....
Or so i heard.
From friends.
Barakamon 3
wait. I thought fujoshi was those girls with penises....
No that's futanari. Fujoshi is a term for girls who draw or write boy on boy action.
AquaWateria
Member
What do you mean low part. You didn't like the Yoshihara and Jiraiya Arc. I thought they were great.
SliceSabre
Banned
I never heard of fudanshi. I've learned something today.Barakamon 3
wait. I thought fujoshi was those girls with penises....
Isn't that her original VA?I still can't get over Sailor Moon's voice. They should have recast her.
PdotMichael
Banned
She is like 120 years old now. A little to old to play a teenager.
AquaWateria
Member
Was it a good episode.
Well if she still got it...
firehawk12
Subete no aware
What did you think I was talking about when I kept refering to fujyoshi all those times? lol
(Also, SAO podcast? lol)
It's terrible. Sounds like a grandmother trying to pretend to be a teenager.
Pretty much.
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