MikeHattsu
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firehawk12 is doing that.
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firehawk12 is doing that.
They "stepped up their game" by dramatically dropping the level of visual quality on their productions.
S2 was a huge improvement in visuals for YY. To me it was instantly noticeable from the opening scenes and and the OP.
Femmeworth
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I've been lurking, so those are already on my list. I don't really watch shows as they air.
VanillaCakeIsBurning
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I saw some good impressions of Nozaki-kun here so I decided to give it a try.
It's in my CR queue now.
Any other stand out shows this season?
It's in my CR queue now.
Any other stand out shows this season?
Femmeworth
Banned
Did Knights of Sidonia end up being really bad?
Kojima likes it, so yes.
SliceSabre
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Sabagebu! 01
I am strongly reminded of a poor man's C3-Bu. The narrator commenting on the things going on is half the fun it seems. I really like the part where he mentions
I am strongly reminded of a poor man's C3-Bu. The narrator commenting on the things going on is half the fun it seems. I really like the part where he mentions
all of this damage going on is in the girl's minds.
Theonik is being nice. There's an episode where they learned to ride broomsticks and well. Wow I'll let your imagination handle the rest.
um what, im going to bed
I didn't watch but I really liked what I read of the manga.
PdotMichael
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Theonik is playing with fire again.
If you can handle the looks, its fine.
The only downside is the framerate, though the mech fights looked pretty cool.
Femmeworth
Banned
Fate/Zero ep. 2
So, uh, does Urobuchi have children? I don't know how to feel about this, it's trying way too hard.
So, uh, does Urobuchi have children? I don't know how to feel about this, it's trying way too hard.
Hmm, I kind of want to see the fight scenes but I don't know if it will be worth pushing through the other stuff. Looking up some impressions from the Spring season thread doesn't make it sound too enticing.
Nothing1016
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Rail Wars 1
This show has no idea what pacing is.
Glasslip 1
WHAT DID HE SEE?!
Space Dandy 14
Pure bliss. Best episode of dandy yet.
Nozaki-kun 1
Meh. Was okay.
SAO2 1
Sigh. Why am I watching this?
This show has no idea what pacing is.
Glasslip 1
WHAT DID HE SEE?!
Space Dandy 14
Pure bliss. Best episode of dandy yet.
Nozaki-kun 1
Meh. Was okay.
SAO2 1
Sigh. Why am I watching this?
Turin Turambar
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The manga is thoroughly mediocre, it's all I can say.
Hellraider
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Nope, it delivers. It also looks freaking amazing, some framerate problems aside.
I also love how everyone has a different opinion on this, haha!
Hmm you're gonna have to be more specific here because I never really noticed anything that dramatically stands out in YY compared to everything else they've done.
Femmeworth
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Fate/Zero ep. 3
Saber has some potential as a character but I fear it will be squandered. Also she looks really kickass in that suit.
Saber has some potential as a character but I fear it will be squandered. Also she looks really kickass in that suit.
SliceSabre
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Nero Saber is best Saber.
Yes I realize who my avatar is but there isn't a Nero Saber version.
SliceSabre
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But nobody cares about Lancer.
Theonik
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This is true. Doesn't make Saber Lion less scary however.
Femmeworth
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Fate/Zero ep. 4 & 5
This is entertaining but the writing's got issues. The action is a little harder to follow at times than I would like.
The ironic sexism displayed so far is bad enough.
This is entertaining but the writing's got issues. The action is a little harder to follow at times than I would like.
I am terrified where Caster's crush on Saber is going. -_-
Its not like its going anywhere while you watch other stuff.
Admiral Woofington
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If you think sexism is bad in fate zero do yourself a favor and keep away from fate stay night rofl.
No but seriously. Chances are you'll hate it. Saber goes full waifu.
No but seriously. Chances are you'll hate it. Saber goes full waifu.
Sailor Moon Mondays: Sailor Moon Episode 17
Ah yes, this a pretty typical episode of the show all things considered, not amazing, but serviceable none the less. Yet it comes across as much more enjoyable after watching the much more serious Sailor Moon Crystal episode a few days ago. I can even have no appreciation for the much more comedic Chubby Usagi here. At any rate, there were a few highlights worth noting; the monster battle was a cut above the usual fare with Sailor Moon using more then use one move, the scouts usual counter being ineffective and Usagi haven't to be a bit more clever then usual. Also, the Sailor Moon communicator makes its debut here and it is another one of those gizmos that looks mind blowing and elite in 1993 but is downright antiquated by the standards of today. Anyway, an average but enjoyable episode, it can be watched or skipped.
Ah yes, this a pretty typical episode of the show all things considered, not amazing, but serviceable none the less. Yet it comes across as much more enjoyable after watching the much more serious Sailor Moon Crystal episode a few days ago. I can even have no appreciation for the much more comedic Chubby Usagi here. At any rate, there were a few highlights worth noting; the monster battle was a cut above the usual fare with Sailor Moon using more then use one move, the scouts usual counter being ineffective and Usagi haven't to be a bit more clever then usual. Also, the Sailor Moon communicator makes its debut here and it is another one of those gizmos that looks mind blowing and elite in 1993 but is downright antiquated by the standards of today. Anyway, an average but enjoyable episode, it can be watched or skipped.
SliceSabre
Banned
Dat mana transfer.
Yeah only the most adorable gifs would do it justice.
Its exactly that! Theonik is nothing if not dedicated.
Nero Saber is best Saber.
Yes I realize who my avatar is but there isn't a Nero Saber version.
I have a little figure of this version of Saber. Shes a cutie.
Hnnnnnnnnngh. Best Saber.
SliceSabre
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I need to get one. The only Saber figure I have is Saber Alter Beach Queens.
I have several nice ones but only a small figure of this particular Saber.
Maybe that's part of why I liked it over Zero.
As for the old fashioned views, I think why it didn't really bother me much is that it was a flaw in one character who was hit over the head for it frequently rather than a view of the series that was reinforced.
And shortly after making its round on cinemas in France, the French people now even have a release date for their local version of The Tale of Princess Kaguya Blu-ray Disc; October, 29:
Amazon.fr - Le Conte de la princesse Kaguya [Blu-ray] - Aki Asakura, Isao Takahata, Kengo Kora, Takeo Chii, Nobuko Miyamoto, Atsuko Takahata, Tomoko Tabata : DVD & Blu-ray
http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B00KXVPIIU/
Even before the announcement for the product on its country of origin... the Japanese release shouldn't be too far off this date, I suppose!
Amazon.fr - Le Conte de la princesse Kaguya [Blu-ray] - Aki Asakura, Isao Takahata, Kengo Kora, Takeo Chii, Nobuko Miyamoto, Atsuko Takahata, Tomoko Tabata : DVD & Blu-ray
http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B00KXVPIIU/
Even before the announcement for the product on its country of origin... the Japanese release shouldn't be too far off this date, I suppose!
Yeah, the latter. This "new" one is a rehash featuring scenes from the previous LN and 'manga' PVs already published on enterbrain's YouTube channel.
Yes Fate/Zero is definitely very obviously a "men's world" show. There are a number of female staffers at Ufotable who probably had a great time drawing the hot guys they fancy in the show, but it's blatantly clear that it's a show written and directed by men, about men (and the women who support them). It's like a cowboy western or a traditional mob film, with an extra dose of modern day supernatural nonsense and a ton of exposition.
I guess that's part of its strength too - it's extremely focused and doesn't really try to be anything it's not. The overbearing "serious" tone can be a bit too heavy and self-indulgent, but I enjoyed that it really tried to be like a western film or TV series, without the awkward fanservice or forced humor that's commonly identified with a lot of anime. The director is a huge Christopher Nolan fan, and I think it really shows in how he composes a lot of scenes... for better or for worse. Lol.
Sailor Moon Mondays: Sailor Moon Episode 18
On this flipside of things, this episode left me rather cold, mainly for some maddening reason they felt that Singo needed another focus episode even when he is a little shit. Also, creepy dolls are creepy and will be night terrors for the next week. Still, I have to say even the weaker episodes of this arc are miles above what were were getting in the first period. Basically this show has by now hit its stride now that it has a better cast of characters to work with. Still, mild recommendation to evade this episode unless you have a stronger tolerance for obnoxious younger sibling episodes.
On this flipside of things, this episode left me rather cold, mainly for some maddening reason they felt that Singo needed another focus episode even when he is a little shit. Also, creepy dolls are creepy and will be night terrors for the next week. Still, I have to say even the weaker episodes of this arc are miles above what were were getting in the first period. Basically this show has by now hit its stride now that it has a better cast of characters to work with. Still, mild recommendation to evade this episode unless you have a stronger tolerance for obnoxious younger sibling episodes.
How much of this series have you seen before?
Admiral Woofington
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How could making anime less anime and more dark knight be a bad thing?
Depends. Who's the Joker in Aldnoah.Zero?!
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