KirbYuuYuu
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It's because it's one of the few times where I open up my pathological asshole for this stuff.
I'm going to be enjoying the ride.
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It's because it's one of the few times where I open up my pathological asshole for this stuff.
I'm going to be enjoying the ride.
Yup they're a lost cause unfortunately.
hosannainexcelsis
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Noitamina has been watered down since it moved to the hour-long format, which is unfortunate, but it still comes up with good shows such as Silver Spoon and Pimg Pong and has upcoming good-looking projects in Terror in Resonance and Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso. So the slot hasn't become worthless.
Freezasaurus
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Okay, I can certainly see your perspective. That said, I don't think that all entertainment media is going to suddenly curb itself to be completely innocuous to any person who might possibly ever view / listen to it.
Femmeworth
Banned
You had me here.
Then you lost me.
Edit: Fuck it, I know where this is going. I don't want to kill the mood since I already brought up sexism during the last 24 hours.
Sure, just like there are still good anime in general. But it's been obvious for a long while that they've strayed from their original mission in order to pursue otaku dollars, much like the anime industry at large.
dakkumauji
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Sabagebu! 01
Surprisingly enjoyable but mostly due to the narrator. One of the more enjoyable shows I watched today so it's getting a pass from me.
Jinsei 01
Didn't really catch my attention enough. I guess it could be funny but it would have to do something for me to watch it through first.
Hanayamta 01
I think the dancing parts are interesting but outside of that it wasn't at all.
Yu-Gi-Oh! ZeXal II 122-123
Suddenly all the supporting characters realize how useless they been. AND THEN PROTAG MERGES WITH SPACE ALIENS AND CREATES A SPECIAL FIELD EFFECT CAUSE THIS ISN'T A CARD GAME ANYMORE
Surprisingly enjoyable but mostly due to the narrator. One of the more enjoyable shows I watched today so it's getting a pass from me.
Jinsei 01
Didn't really catch my attention enough. I guess it could be funny but it would have to do something for me to watch it through first.
Hanayamta 01
I think the dancing parts are interesting but outside of that it wasn't at all.
Yu-Gi-Oh! ZeXal II 122-123
Suddenly all the supporting characters realize how useless they been. AND THEN PROTAG MERGES WITH SPACE ALIENS AND CREATES A SPECIAL FIELD EFFECT CAUSE THIS ISN'T A CARD GAME ANYMORE
Jex
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I can't remember last week, let alone last month!
hosannainexcelsis
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Yeah, well, turns out that trying to appeal to people who don't normally watch anime isn't a very financially sustainable business model for anime.
Right now the noitamina block is basically being kept afloat by Aniplex, so it's mostly Aniplex's call as to what gets put on it. It could be far worse.
As much as I like that particular character, that is pretty bad. It's unfortunate, but outside of Wandering Son I can't think of many anime that have positive portrayals of trans characters. Isabella from Paradise Kiss comes to mind, though.
hosannainexcelsis
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High ratings (for late-night anime), yes; high home video sales, not really.
MetroidPrimeRib
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You guys are forgetting the best noitaminA show
SAMURAI FLAMENCO
I saw a few gifs of a character in Jellyfish Princess floating around, but I never picked up proper context. Seemed relatively okay though... but again, I never got around to watching it.
You know given the stuff that comes via manga anyway I just wonder what the crossover is for manga readers and folks who watch those kinds of things.
Not very high otherwise I guess shows like Silver Spoon would do much better.
Not that I agree that after Eden of the East was when a slide started. There is an awful lot of great stuff after that.
I don't think that character, Kuranosuke, is trans since he seems to identify as male. You should give the show a watch though, it's pretty good! Ending seemed a bit rushed, but the characters are wonderful.
As for noitaminA, it is unfortunate that they've "sold out" in a way. At the same time, they're responsible for a good portion of my favorite anime, and even now they release something great occasionally. I'm happy they're around, even if they're not exactly the same.
Jex
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Well, this new Hunter x Hunter arc won't last 60 episodes.
You'll probably actually have fun. Kuttsu and Arjuna 9 are ridiculous and insane and I found both to be laughable.
Vincent Alexander
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That son-of-a-bitch Shiroe did it. What a boss. It's too bad the episiode of the reveal at the roundtable was dragged out and held your hand the whole way. I hope at some point Log Horizon stops it with the explainations for everything.
Joe Molotov
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Good:
Sabagebu
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun
Sailor Moon Crystal
Eh:
HaNaYaMaTa
Nope:
Everything else
Sabagebu
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun
Sailor Moon Crystal
Eh:
HaNaYaMaTa
Nope:
Everything else
It is kind of unfortunate the show makers aren't really willing to trust their audience. But really that's the kind of handholding I expect.
MetroidPrimeRib
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From what I understand it airs on a more educational leaning channel, so that might be why it feels the need to explain even the most basic MMO thing.
Think I'll stick to something good and virtuous like Rail Wars.
hosannainexcelsis
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In Log Horizon's case, the expected audience is little kids, like 8-year-olds, so handholding is not surprising.
Freezasaurus
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Is Persona 4 Golden supposed to start this week?
Can't think of many shows that wouldn't handhold you through that kind of thing, at least not off the top of my head. Even GiTS SAC laborously pauses to explain things to you around the climax of every episode
Sidonia no Kishi #1-3
Impressions:
- I rather like the sound effects and mechanical designs overall. It had that sci-fi looks which is rather sparse and not 'clean' like other mecha anime (like how the suits they wear looks scruffy)
- I can get behind the idea of
?
- 3 episodes in, and already a sizable harem collection is amassed. :-\
- Of course they should have a SEELE-type council behind the scenes who pulls all the strings. lol.
Overall, I rather like what I've seen so far. A little better than Aldnoah Zero, even. Looking forward to watch some more tonight.
Impressions:
- I rather like the sound effects and mechanical designs overall. It had that sci-fi looks which is rather sparse and not 'clean' like other mecha anime (like how the suits they wear looks scruffy)
- I can get behind the idea of
genetically modified intersex humans, but photosynthesizing in merely 100 years
- 3 episodes in, and already a sizable harem collection is amassed. :-\
- Of course they should have a SEELE-type council behind the scenes who pulls all the strings. lol.
Overall, I rather like what I've seen so far. A little better than Aldnoah Zero, even. Looking forward to watch some more tonight.
PshycoNinja
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You mean "Onii-San".
And really I can understand it in this case. I mean I'm sure there is plenty of folks who enjoy fantasy stories, who have no MMO experience. So writing it with the expectation that everyone understands the MMO ideas is a bit exclusionary.
Vincent Alexander
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Jesus, I need to check my posts before posting from my phone....those typos.
I'll live with the handholding as long as Log Horizon makes an even trade. So far it has enough other interesting things going for it that I'll survive. I really like how dark Sword Art Online got in it's first half, but the plot and relationships are way too rushed. If only SAO could've taken it's time like Log Horizon, it might've been a masterpiece.
I'll live with the handholding as long as Log Horizon makes an even trade. So far it has enough other interesting things going for it that I'll survive. I really like how dark Sword Art Online got in it's first half, but the plot and relationships are way too rushed. If only SAO could've taken it's time like Log Horizon, it might've been a masterpiece.
Rail Wars > Momo Kyun Sword, that I can definitely say.
It's like Kawahara realized how dumb his story is.
The current discussion regarding noitaminA is why I'm so glad that stuff like Space Dandy seems to be doing super well. More products targeted or made with international sensibilities in mind might not guarantee AAA+++ quality titles but it will at least offer us variety and something to look forward to that isn't otaku bait 
Yeah I'm going to have to step in and confront you about this. While I admit I don't know too much about this particular show, its pretty obvious why the clip posted is objectionable and I have no idea why you are opposed to someone calling the show out on that. There's a difference between being overly PC and just adhering to basic standards of not making shitty jokes at the expense of others. The clip shown trends way to close to the later for my comfort and those of others.
NO
SAO tried to go dark but it was impossible to take seriously if you were at all paying attention or older than like 13. Expecting us to care about a character who died to their own stupidity not even 10 minutes ago or sticking an ass-shot in the middle of a murder investigation is not the way to do "grim dark" right.
Yeah I'm going to have to step in and confront you about this. While I admit I don't know too much about this particular show, its pretty obvious why the clip posted is objectionable and I have no idea why you are opposed to someone calling the show out on that. There's a difference between being overly PC and just adhering to basic standards of not making shitty jokes at the expense of others. The clip shown trends way to close to the later for my comfort and those of others.
NO
SAO tried to go dark but it was impossible to take seriously if you were at all paying attention or older than like 13. Expecting us to care about a character who died to their own stupidity not even 10 minutes ago or sticking an ass-shot in the middle of a murder investigation is not the way to do "grim dark" right.
Joe Molotov
Member
Is this moe?
dude just wanted to share his world like kawahara wanted to share his book!
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Oh man, finally roaches time to shine above the Titans.
Femmeworth
Banned
Cross-dressers/transvestites fall under the transgender umbrella. I don't know if they use the shorthand "trans" to refer to themselves but in the context of transphobia in media their representation matters too.
Why.
Not looking forward to all of the race related comments in the Terra Formars OT.
Edit: The Attack on Titan comparisons will also get old.
Ah, I wasn't aware. Thanks for telling me though!
phoenix296
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Most definitely.
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