Knights of Sidonia ended up being awesome (I accidentally bumped a thread that was like a month old oops). Sure the FPS and animation is a little rough in the first stretch but by the end they have all the kinks ironed out, and it is awesome. It reminded me of BSG season 1 for the incredibly tight pacing and always keeping me wanting to watch what happens next.
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Summer 2014 Anime |OT2| Or, where Jexhius finally watches more Doremi for Hito.
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It was interesting. As for 8, someone told me it was a low levels book, which kind of limits my enthusiasm. But hey, maybe with all these it might mean I get my Maryele/Henrietta book.
I will say I specially liked seeing Shiroes death. It was good seeing a pc death first hand given its ickiness as well as seeing what it added to Shiroe by seeing his past. Will be interesting to see that animated
R_thanatos
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SPOILERS
They need to nail the meeting of shiroe and akatsuki on the moon, this scene is going to set everyone on fire if they do it right.I mean the emotionnal impact this had on their characters is huge. earthquake level.
As for book 8 , get ready for more nureha and another focus on the rest of the log horizon members.
As for book 8 , get ready for more nureha and another focus on the rest of the log horizon members.
A Huge Battleship
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cajun man, you need to be more open-minded. People have different qualities that they value in media, and it's important to be respectful of their preferences. Just because someone holds a particular stance that you might consider somewhat misguided or immature, it doesn't mean you're automatically entitled to take the intellectual high ground and condemn them fo--
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yeah fuck that shitty show and fuck all the shiteaters who like it
Yeah. I spoiled myself there accidently looking at the log horizon wiki.
Worst girl from S1 DaL.
This a trick question, right? Ain't none of these actually real things.
You're right. It was silly of me to forget that a mass murderer offering no explanation or motive for his violent, cruel, and unusual crime is worthy of praise.
R_thanatos
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KuwabaraTheMan
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I think Urobuchi gets a lot of good will due to Madoka and Fate/Zero both being really good. Of course, people haven't been afraid to mock him for his more recent stuff, and Psycho Pass is pretty derided around these parts.
If GAF had their way Mario Bros would have a story. It would start with a one hour cutscene explaining why the blocks float.
Nice write up. I really really liked Hanamonogatari too. Can't wait for more people to watch it so there's more discussion about it. The first basketball scene had me laughing. Numachi's skyhook LOL. Thought the animation was a little rough, but I really liked when Kanbaru did the awesome spin move. I thought it was better than Kuroko's though haha.
I didn't like Kanbaru that much for some reason, but Hana made me love her haha. She was really great throughout the whole thing and was super adorable.
Man I need more monogatari.
R_thanatos
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Hanamonogatari
So i guess the cat is out
Anyway, hanamonogatari was great , they did all they could to make the dialog intresting and it worked ..Congrats shaft .
As for the story itself , there are like , lot of holes left to fullfill ..The star of the show this time was obviously kanbaru and she was great , she really grew as a character , like she should have in S2 , like the others but it works now
Anyway , The ending ... kudos to shaft to make those animations during the credits. It really helps to sell the ending.
So i guess the cat is out
that kaiki survived. I mean seriously , it was a story told by kaiki, of course it was bogus !!! and filled with lies left and right !
Anyway, hanamonogatari was great , they did all they could to make the dialog intresting and it worked ..Congrats shaft .
As for the story itself , there are like , lot of holes left to fullfill ..The star of the show this time was obviously kanbaru and she was great , she really grew as a character , like she should have in S2 , like the others but it works now
How dare you make her cry !
Anyway , The ending ... kudos to shaft to make those animations during the credits. It really helps to sell the ending.
Too much filler.
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It's also that his other stuff just isn't that well known. I suspect there's less than five people in this thread who've seen Blassreiter, for instance, and although Phantom is probably a bit more popular I'm sure most people aren't really aware he wrote it.
Looks fine. I can see Takemoto's direction compared to that in the manga. I do think Takemoto 'gets' the mood of the work but I'm not sure how well that will transfer over. I also think the art direction in the 'comedy' sections could be a bit sharper mainly in the lighting area.
Not sure how I feel about the song. Doesn't work at all in the PV but it'll probably be better as the OP. Wish they had gone for something slower.
They already showed the first episode awhile back so chances are high that they do have more material than this. Problem is that the 2nd and 3rd episode are going to be relatively slow paced so makes that they would only show 1st episode stuff.
I'm sure very few people here have read Saya no Uta for example.
You're just begging for an avatar quote, aren't you.
nintendoman58
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Ano Hana - 11 END
All right. I'm gonna be honest.
I actually kind of liked this in the end. I did. I didn't cry, but I DID get choked up.
But even so, this show has its fair share of problems. Its most prominent one being the pacing. Right from the start the show establishes that it's the story of how a group of teens move on from their friend's death when said friend's spirit appears to one of them to which she asks for her wish to be granted. But the show spends a lot of time early on not focusing on that a lot. And that really boggles my mind. It's only 11 episodes! Branduil put it best. "A 3 episode OVA that got 11 episodes" as I recall. And it shows.
The little plot development in each episode is padded out with your everyday boring teenage drama, really making this show a chore to sit through at times. And I NEVER thought I'd say that for an 11 episode series.
But when the show finally gets the plot going at episode 8 and onwards, that's when the show starts to show how good its premise can be. I'd say it does those parts really well. I can easily see why this show resonated with a lot of people and why some people around here really like it. I especially like the last twist where it's revealed that
But like I said, my enjoyment of this is hampered by the fact that it's just too long and padded out. I know that there's a movie adaptation, which I've heard fixes the pacing problem. So if you want to check this out, go with the movie I guess.
All right, now that this show's out of the way I need a comedy. Hmm, now that this "Working!" show is getting a 3rd season maybe I should check that one out.
All right. I'm gonna be honest.
I actually kind of liked this in the end. I did. I didn't cry, but I DID get choked up.
But even so, this show has its fair share of problems. Its most prominent one being the pacing. Right from the start the show establishes that it's the story of how a group of teens move on from their friend's death when said friend's spirit appears to one of them to which she asks for her wish to be granted. But the show spends a lot of time early on not focusing on that a lot. And that really boggles my mind. It's only 11 episodes! Branduil put it best. "A 3 episode OVA that got 11 episodes" as I recall. And it shows.
The little plot development in each episode is padded out with your everyday boring teenage drama, really making this show a chore to sit through at times. And I NEVER thought I'd say that for an 11 episode series.
But when the show finally gets the plot going at episode 8 and onwards, that's when the show starts to show how good its premise can be. I'd say it does those parts really well. I can easily see why this show resonated with a lot of people and why some people around here really like it. I especially like the last twist where it's revealed that
Menma wasn't able to rest in peace because the group was only thinking of their feelings at the time and not Menma.
But like I said, my enjoyment of this is hampered by the fact that it's just too long and padded out. I know that there's a movie adaptation, which I've heard fixes the pacing problem. So if you want to check this out, go with the movie I guess.
All right, now that this show's out of the way I need a comedy. Hmm, now that this "Working!" show is getting a 3rd season maybe I should check that one out.
victreeb3l
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Yeah, Anohana was good but it only got great after episode 8 and on. I do admit I got teary towards the end though. That stupid ending song gets to me every time, especially in combination with everyone crying and stuff.
The movie really doesnt add much, other than being a summary and sorta epilogue. It was alright.
Working! is pretty cool too.
Someone needs to go back and rewatch Fumoffu.
*watch
firehawk12
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This is why the movie is just a much better version of the story. Okada doesn't have the extra two hours to fuck it up.
Also,
Kimi to natsu no owari shourai no yume
Ookina kibou wasurenai
Juu nen go no hachigatsu
Mata deaeru no wo shinjite
Saikou no omoide wo...
Jex
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Well, that looks like the KyoAni we've all gotten to know recently!
firehawk12
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How much longer until they go back to adapting Key?
Also, who owns the Bunto character anyway?
Kuroko no Basket S3 coming out March 2015
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-ne...-basketball-season-3-scheduled-for-march-2015
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-ne...-basketball-season-3-scheduled-for-march-2015
Can't wait to see how much dumber it gets.
And certainly I thought the source material here was worse than their last tv effort. Enough that I won't even bother with even the first episode.
Terrible Kyoani music OP(ED?) as usual. Still quite hyped for this.
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What the hell is that girl with the stupid green dress design? It's like the middle of dress got slashed revealing her pantsu but it's not. KyoAni is falling deeper and deeper in perverse blackness.
Free?
hosannainexcelsis
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They're not going to adapt Key because it's much more profitable for KyoAni to adapt their own published LNs. They're only doing Amagi because Takemoto is best buds with Gatoh.
I wouldn't be surprised if this was the last Kadokawa-related series we see from KyoAni for a good long while.
Admiral Woofington
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I missed what's going on, is Amagi Brilliant Park apparently shit?
Can't wait to see Akashi in action.
I'm sure he will get back to that in due time.
I dont talk shit about very many shows but SAO is particularly deserving sorry. I detest self-insertion fantasy shows to begin with, but most of them have some sort of redeeming thing. SAO just insulted every sensibility I can think of. Like I said Im very lenient with most shows but SAO just craps on itself over and over again. That said, I am enjoying S2 somewhat with Shinon.
Hell yeah it is! Certain things in that show need resolution and I cant wait to find out how it goes.
Its very clearly popular self insertion fantasy for a younger crowd of viewers that fuels its popularity. That much is obvious. There are many stories like that and I tolerate most of them. but SAO is just stupid on an entirely different level from most shows.
Sorry Im not inclined to like it or give it any credit when so many other shows play on similar tropes and ideas and do a better job. Plus Log horizon exists.
oooh you started it Corvy
Magic Knight Rayearth is squee. I think you will like it!
Give it time. Youll discover some very interesting things..
victreeb3l
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D-Frag! 10
Hilarious episode. Lots of stuff happened. Tama-chan-sempai <3
Hilarious episode. Lots of stuff happened. Tama-chan-sempai <3
AquaWateria
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D-Frag! 10
Hilarious episode. Lots of stuff happened. Tama-chan-sempai <3
It is one of the best episodes in the anime. Plus Tama is
a straight up asshole
m_shortpants
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Samurai Champloo 23
The Baseball Episode - I have no idea what I just watched, but it was hilarious.
The last episode was confusing as well, it had
The Baseball Episode - I have no idea what I just watched, but it was hilarious.
The last episode was confusing as well, it had
zombies
Who knows? It's kinda hard to say what the source material is like considering I'm reading a bastardized version of it in the manga. That said, so far it's like an otaku version of Rollercoaster Tycoon.
As to the adaptation itself, so much of comedy is timing and writing so it's impossible to say how that will turn out. The art style is pretty generic though but I can definitely see elements of Takemoto's direction in the opening shot.
Ano Hana - 10
At first it was all well done and touching, but then...
Yeah Ano Hana has an issue with consistency. It has its heart right but something about the execution is lacking. Ties it together at the end where it matters though.
I hope not either
But Madoka and Fate Zero were very strong. He will be known for those and unless something monumental comes along his writing legacy will diminish over time.
You have quite a remarkable way with words Mr Corvy kun.
Speaking of mecha, I need Gargantia S2.
These episodes establish some of the rules and characters that occur in this world, but you'll soon see how things come into play. but you still wont see everything for a while.
Trust me its all going somewhere.
I'm about done with Fate/Zero, and man, thehas got to be one of the saddest anime moments for me.death of Rider
Rider went out like a BOSS. Dont be sad for him, revel in the glory of his knowing and manly march to his doom. He was such a badass
Anastasia is legit good. But I think you are forgetting one VERY significant film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k8o8yNb6aM
I didn't forget it as much as it wasn't relevant at the time since we were talking about how he only did crappy movies near the end of his career.
sorries I misread then. Thought you were talking about his best work.
nah, while not a terrible movie I don't think titan AE would remotely make a list of best work from a guy who also did An American Tail, The Land Before Time, all dogs go to heaven, Anastasia and The Secret of NIMH
firehawk12
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The Key question was a joke.
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