PshycoNinja
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Summer 2014 Anime |OT2| Or, where Jexhius finally watches more Doremi for Hito.
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Everyone has their own opinion. Nothing I say or do will change those opinions. So me getting upset, being irritated or take out any frustration on something else would just be a waste of energy.
Cardcaptor Sakura 27
So Kaho knew Touya in the past (thank you, Return) and we get another student/teacher relationship, though with a much smaller age gap, and someone named Yue. The show certainly isn't starving me for information, but it's dripping out at a pretty slow rate. Now's a good time to mention that I ordered a copy of Discotek's remastered version of the movie, especially since I'm rapidly approaching the point where I'd need to watch it.
So Kaho knew Touya in the past (thank you, Return) and we get another student/teacher relationship, though with a much smaller age gap, and someone named Yue. The show certainly isn't starving me for information, but it's dripping out at a pretty slow rate. Now's a good time to mention that I ordered a copy of Discotek's remastered version of the movie, especially since I'm rapidly approaching the point where I'd need to watch it.
this is the general anime thread, right?
anyways, today I finally decided to give Legend of the Galactic Heroes a try. Curiously I found all episodes and both movies on youtube in HD. Not sure how legal that is but wouldn't it have been taken down if it was dodgy? I dunno.
I started with the first movie and was suprised as fuck when the intro text was in German lolol (found a couple of mistakes but otherwise it was pretty good). So the empire is based on the German Reich (the prussian one I'm guessing). I like that I think, I certainly liked the baroque design in a galactic setting and the japanese pronounciations of German names lol. But yeah design wise it was great as is the premise: a 150 year old war between a republic and an empire.
The soundtrack was great too, I mean that landing sequence with Tchaikovsky playing was simply epic. And of course the actual battle was epic as well. The numbers didn't make much sense to me (18000 ships and 2,2 mio people lost in a single battle?), but that's a minor point.
So yeah I really like this and will continue watching. Finally an anime that has sparked my interest. I'm not a great anime watcher, I have only seen the usual stuff (bebop, champloo, welcome to the nhk etc.).
btw. the translation of the title into German (Heldensagen vom Kosmosinsel) doesn't make much sense either..
anyways, today I finally decided to give Legend of the Galactic Heroes a try. Curiously I found all episodes and both movies on youtube in HD. Not sure how legal that is but wouldn't it have been taken down if it was dodgy? I dunno.
I started with the first movie and was suprised as fuck when the intro text was in German lolol (found a couple of mistakes but otherwise it was pretty good). So the empire is based on the German Reich (the prussian one I'm guessing). I like that I think, I certainly liked the baroque design in a galactic setting and the japanese pronounciations of German names lol. But yeah design wise it was great as is the premise: a 150 year old war between a republic and an empire.
The soundtrack was great too, I mean that landing sequence with Tchaikovsky playing was simply epic. And of course the actual battle was epic as well. The numbers didn't make much sense to me (18000 ships and 2,2 mio people lost in a single battle?), but that's a minor point.
So yeah I really like this and will continue watching. Finally an anime that has sparked my interest. I'm not a great anime watcher, I have only seen the usual stuff (bebop, champloo, welcome to the nhk etc.).
btw. the translation of the title into German (Heldensagen vom Kosmosinsel) doesn't make much sense either..
Save 'N Quit
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Mahouka 23
Well, that ended exactly where I expected.
Well, that ended exactly where I expected.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I still find the numbers in the show hilariously large. It's like WW1/WW2 numbers, but in space.
Mockingbird
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Mahouka 23
This Yokohama arc sucks. Move on to the next one already.
This Yokohama arc sucks. Move on to the next one already.
Barakamon 9
lol at Sensei and Hiro getting hyped up
. I'm going to miss this show when it ends.
We have to wait for a S2. We just need Japan to buy the blurays and dvds to make it happen.
lol at Sensei and Hiro getting hyped up
to beat those little kids
We have to wait for a S2. We just need Japan to buy the blurays and dvds to make it happen.
I felt they effectively already accomplished that without they the need for the reporters. I can appreciate what they were going for but it felt unnecessary for me. Just didn't work for me I guess.
Moral Panic
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I hate the end of Clannad AS. Hate it with every fiber lol. I remember watching it and get extremely angry and going on Animesuki forums and raging at the BS they just pulled. I already liked the show before that so it was more anger at ruining a good thing than anything else though.
Okazaki gets points because he has to suffer to get his perfect anime life, For example Kirito in SAO just turns up and is awesome saves the world etc. Okazaki barely passes school, doesn't go to college, has to work with a disability which he has to hide, gets an opportunity for real advancement screwed up because of dad who he hasn't seen in years, hates the town he lives in and what it continually takes from him. And then his wife dies! But apparently being good occasionally gives you the power of God.
Still laughing about your summary btw. Absolutely hilarious.
Yea. That's what I say about Barakamon but I don't want to be lynched so I'll be quiet.
Terareflection
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Shounen Hollywood - 10
Now an entire episode is a fucking tv show, with a bunch musical numbers including a Miku clone, a lady that came straight out of Perfect Blue, some old school singer guy, a former SH member, and the current titular band.
It's one of better looking episodes to date, something idol fans would like with all the musical numbers.
Now an entire episode is a fucking tv show, with a bunch musical numbers including a Miku clone, a lady that came straight out of Perfect Blue, some old school singer guy, a former SH member, and the current titular band.
It's one of better looking episodes to date, something idol fans would like with all the musical numbers.
R_thanatos
Member
Mahouka - 23
If anything , the explanation make sense because they actually crossed 2 big unknows in the formula by .." we'reusing magic" !
Anyway,
Miyuki is still keeping a perfect appearance. Ms phantom was just about to spill her coffee if this conversation went longer. Electron sorceress is the ally you want and the ennemy you don't want.
NEXT EPISODE , everyone will kick ass , finally .. They better animate the last 3 eps well or else ....
If anything , the explanation make sense because they actually crossed 2 big unknows in the formula by .." we'reusing magic" !
Anyway,
Miyuki is still keeping a perfect appearance. Ms phantom was just about to spill her coffee if this conversation went longer. Electron sorceress is the ally you want and the ennemy you don't want.
NEXT EPISODE , everyone will kick ass , finally .. They better animate the last 3 eps well or else ....
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
SAO2 10
So there's literally nothing to say about this episode that isn't any different from a review of any other previous episode of SAO. Kirito is so awesome that the woman that he is conveniently left alone with ends up wanting to have his children. Even the fact that he's some kind of noble warrior monk who regrets taking life is enough to get a woman hot and bothered.
But maybe I'm at a point where I just don't give a shit any more and, as a result, I'm starting to see positives where there probably aren't any in reality.
For example, the climatic scene between Kirino and Sinon after they escape Death Gun:
I was just surprised, and amused, at how hard Sawashiro is trying in this scene. It's like she really, really believes in this role and is acting her heart out here.
You know how at award shows, they'll show a clip of the nominated actor in question in order to illustrate why they were nominated for a performance in the first place?
This is Sawashiro's version of that clip: http://a.pomf.se/luenni.webm
I couldn't help but laugh and think "OSCAR MOMENT" when that scene played out. It just felt so sincere for a scene that is so decidedly cheesy and manipulative in a show that I know is terrible otherwise. There's a part of me that wonders what Sawashiro would be like if she was giving a real meaty role in a text that actually deserves that kind of acting... because if nothing else, I have become convinced that she must care about every role she is given.
I suppose I could be in denial about her motivations - maybe she actually thinks this is a great role and actually cried in the recording booth in order to go full method, Mcconaughey-style.
Holy shit.....those two images have me in stitches.
Will you...will you....(sees a moe anime girl with teary eyes)
hold the hands of a murderer!
xD
New Barakamon is up.......aww yeah
phoenix296
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Sailor Moon Crystal 05
We continue the tradition of all the sailor guardians being completely useless until the new one is introduced. At least Jupiter doesn't play games when she finally gets her powers and blasts the enemy with one lightning strike.
We continue the tradition of all the sailor guardians being completely useless until the new one is introduced. At least Jupiter doesn't play games when she finally gets her powers and blasts the enemy with one lightning strike.
Jex
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What's with all the people watching LOGH lately? I mean, I'm not complaining because it's a great show and all, but it's quite the time investment!
I dream for the day this happens.
astrogamer
Member
Sailor Moon Crystal 5
The introduction of Sailor Jupiter. Usagi being weird after being saved. Mars seems to be man-hating which I assume will later on be reversed for at least an episode. Jupiter has the senpai trope.
The introduction of Sailor Jupiter. Usagi being weird after being saved. Mars seems to be man-hating which I assume will later on be reversed for at least an episode. Jupiter has the senpai trope.
Save 'N Quit
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Mmm, yes.
These Mahouka cards are all I need after watching an average episode.
These Mahouka cards are all I need after watching an average episode.
Actually you can see in the webm that
she was looking down. Her hair even cast up a shadow in front of her eyes.
CheapJuice
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Yeah, sort of looking down to the side. You could still with relative ease spot someone going towards you.
Barakamon - 09
Decent episode, Sensei on the playground was pretty amusing
Naru mashing herbs got me thinking of some loading icon
a thread on /tv/ reminded of the fact that I always wanted to watch it. The thread was about space battles and how the battle in Return of the Jedi is still the greatest ever although it's over 30 years old. Someone mentioned that LOGH also has great space battles and that's when I was like yeah I should watch that.
as for time investment I don't know. I don't think I've ever watched such a long anime except for Dragonball. so we'll see I guess.
R_thanatos
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Not before
season 3
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Captain earth - 23
Quite a bit of reused footage. and not enough of robot footage.
End was great , middle was alright, start WAS boring.
BUT :
Where is my mecha game , namcoBandai ??
Lupin S3 - 01
The 80's were not kind to Goemon. He gained weight and a stupid haircut.
That aside, this was absolutely dreadful. 100% awful. The low points of Season 2 were better than this. And they made 50 episodes? Fucking hell.
Patlabor TV - 01
Good 80's. Worried the young girl and guy will becoming annoying.
Ai Mai Mi - 01-13
wonzo was right.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Barakamon 9
Not really the strongest episode, but even the weakest point is filled to the brim with charm and character. Again the interaction between the kids and sensei proves to be the highlight of the show, and it's nice to see how all of them treat him as another one of the kids and want to play around with him.
The bullies were pretty great too. And seeing sensei use the police threat? Fah'get about it, top notch sensei. We'll see how good today's Space Dandy is but so far this is the episode of the day.
Not really the strongest episode, but even the weakest point is filled to the brim with charm and character. Again the interaction between the kids and sensei proves to be the highlight of the show, and it's nice to see how all of them treat him as another one of the kids and want to play around with him.
The bullies were pretty great too. And seeing sensei use the police threat? Fah'get about it, top notch sensei. We'll see how good today's Space Dandy is but so far this is the episode of the day.
Jex
Member
[Kiki's Delivery Service] - 2014
Er, wait, no, what I meant was:
[Kiki's Delivery Service - 1989
Hayo Miyazaki was a damn fine director. Damn fine/
I must admit, when I consider Miyazaki's great works I often let Kiki's Delivery Service slip my mind. Perhaps this is because it lacks the scale, the conflict, the action and the thematic weight of his serious projects like Mononoke. For whatever reason I rarely give this movie the credit I deserves.
Unlike most of Miyazaki's other works Kiki's operates not just as a traditional narrative but as a series of vignettes, usually based around whatever assignment Kiki is completing. Perhaps this was the only way that Miyazaki felt he could enliven the relatively mundane and tranquil world that Kiki's is based upon. It's hard to say.
What I can say, though, is that the film remains as charming today as it has ever been. It's a shame Miyazaki never made more "grounded" works because his version of reality is quite the sight to behold.
Er, wait, no, what I meant was:
[Kiki's Delivery Service - 1989
Hayo Miyazaki was a damn fine director. Damn fine/
I must admit, when I consider Miyazaki's great works I often let Kiki's Delivery Service slip my mind. Perhaps this is because it lacks the scale, the conflict, the action and the thematic weight of his serious projects like Mononoke. For whatever reason I rarely give this movie the credit I deserves.
Unlike most of Miyazaki's other works Kiki's operates not just as a traditional narrative but as a series of vignettes, usually based around whatever assignment Kiki is completing. Perhaps this was the only way that Miyazaki felt he could enliven the relatively mundane and tranquil world that Kiki's is based upon. It's hard to say.
What I can say, though, is that the film remains as charming today as it has ever been. It's a shame Miyazaki never made more "grounded" works because his version of reality is quite the sight to behold.
Moral Panic
Member
I'm ashamed to admit it but I keep putting the show on hiatus because I care about the characters too much. I'm midway through episode 52 but I can't continue incase Reinhard loses, in which case my heart will break. Pathetic but I just can't bear it.
Yea I'm sorry but the climax and the resolution of it was awful. It felt not only cliche in premise but also execution.
lordfroakie
Member
Sailor Moon Crystal 5
The power of love conquers all...fuck, now I have that song stuck in my head -_-
The power of love conquers all...fuck, now I have that song stuck in my head -_-
It's a coming of age story. What kind of resolution did you expect?
One where someone's life isn't in danger due to some hamfisted accident and instead something more organic. That was something I expected out of Spider-Man 2, and that's because it's a comic book film.
Lufiaddict
Member
I've just clicked a link in the tag of a GAFfer (Byakuya769, but he's not to blame). It led me to a YouTube video that happens to be related to School Days, which I planned to watch in the upcoming weeks. I didn't pay much attention to the video itself, but I looked at the list of suggested videos on the right. And of course, the title of one of them has to be a major spoiler for the ending of the School Days:
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Fuck YouTube.
School Days Ending Uncut with -Makoto's head in bag added
Fuck YouTube.
I already knew the ending before I watched it but I still found it enjoyable.
MikeHattsu
Member
It's still interesting to watch. It's just as much about what Makoto does throughout the show as it is about the end.
Joe Molotov
Member
Did you watch S1 of Lupin III too? I really enjoyed those.
Still slugging my way through 155 episodes of S2.
Lufiaddict
Member
Thanks guys. I'm still going to watch it, I just needed to vent.
Femmeworth
Banned
Ghost in the Shell: Arise is on Netflix (U.S.)? Huh. Oh, it's only the first two episodes. Samurai Champloo expires towards the end of the month and Eden of the East early October.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Yacht'a know better.
More organic? I thought they telegraphed and paced it quite nicely. Anyone who has an inkling of history would know it would go south quickly. In the end, the crisis helped in the main character's psychological growth and, whether you agree or not, gave the film a fitting end.
I disagree I thought the nature of the accident was in stark contrast and tone compared to the rest of the film. Instead of something more 'down-to-earth', it turns into this huge life and death event.
PshycoNinja
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G Gundam 18
Crying girls at the end? Check. Sad music to try and get you to feel something? Check. Effectiveness? I laughed? Anyways, that was just something that I found amusing and slightly ironic.
The episode itself wasn't all that bad to be honest. Minimal Domon. Focus on Rain and other girls who have a more interesting backstory. Fight that looked interesting. Girls switching shirts between cuts. The cheap rain effect. The girls talking in unison. A 15 second shot of each girl nodding their heads when they think of a dumb plan.
I don't know. The episode made me laugh more than anything else. I'll give it credit there.
YouTube did you a favor. F that show.
I remember the show mentally breaking me for a few days. That was not fun. Never again. Never again. *cries in corner*
Crying girls at the end? Check. Sad music to try and get you to feel something? Check. Effectiveness? I laughed? Anyways, that was just something that I found amusing and slightly ironic.
The episode itself wasn't all that bad to be honest. Minimal Domon. Focus on Rain and other girls who have a more interesting backstory. Fight that looked interesting. Girls switching shirts between cuts. The cheap rain effect. The girls talking in unison. A 15 second shot of each girl nodding their heads when they think of a dumb plan.
I don't know. The episode made me laugh more than anything else. I'll give it credit there.
YouTube did you a favor. F that show.
I remember the show mentally breaking me for a few days. That was not fun. Never again. Never again. *cries in corner*
Crash Station
Member
The youtube video with the cake and the guy that's now in prison? lol
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