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[Antiwhippy]

In theory the device shouldn't matter. When you send a video to Chromecast the device should be sending the URL and the media streams directly to the Chromecast, it doesn't go through the device first.

No I meant the actual on device stuff like being able to control the play button and skip and all that. For example on the SP it would constantly lose the control screen and in a sense "forget" which video I was playing, so I can't control it at all. More often than not the crunchyroll app will forget that it is chromecasting while the chromecast still has its signal and thus I have to reboot it completely by chromecasting a different app.

I suspect that it has more to do with the ram as the SP has 1gb and my G3 has 2gb. Couldn't quite cache it in the memory.

 

[Dynedom]

In the section about the movie? Or the Black Rose Saga?

Edit: Wait, you meant the TVTropes link. I know they found it there, but I was wondering how they took that from the show itself.

Section about the movie in the Wiki page, if i remember right.

 

[Clov]

Section about the movie in the Wiki page, if i remember right.

Yes, that is there. However, the movie is pretty distinct from the show. It's a re-imagining of it, rather than a sequel or a summary movie. Also,

Spoiler

I'm not certain if everyone in the movie is dead. Touga and Akio are for sure, but I don't know if I'd say the rest of the cast are.

It definitely is something I need to rewatch. Unlike the TV series, the movie isn't quite so time consuming.

 

[Shard]

Spoiler

Yea, the idea that Ohtani is the afterlife or purgatory is much more befitting of the movie, in the series the academy is much more of a glided cage fueled by childish desires.

 

[Theonik]

The last white-people game I played was The Last of Us so no, not in this case!

Such a waste!

 

[CorvoSol]

Canis just stawp plz

The Gundam thing is pretty blatantly trolling. Amuro and Char dueled once in the entire series and nobody who is anybody is going to think that all duels are references to that. Dorothy's duel with Quattre aboard the Libra? Sure. Utena's duels? Not a chance.

This guy is so full of it.

 

[jbug617]

Hope there is some action today in Mahouka.

 

[sonicmj1]

I know that you are passionate about the show but you are looking at it with rose tinted glasses.

I saw Utena for the first time last year. It's not nostalgia.

Someone has a ridiculous and vague motivation, Utena gets challenged, Utena defeats them. They don't give up, Utena gets challenged 2 more times by everyone spanning 39 episodes.

Look, as I said, you have to at least try to pay attention. If you somehow came out of all the Juri duels thinking that she was still dueling to prove miracles don't exist, it means you weren't paying attention to what was being shown to you. None of the characters' motivations are particularly vague or confusing. No amount of reading diverse mutually-exclusive fan speculation will help you if you aren't able to grasp the most basic concepts. If you're not interested in listening to other people, then that's your call. But you're absolutely missing not just the forest, but most of the trees.

Utena is a repetitive show, and even if that's by design, it's a legitimate criticism. And it's fine if you don't like the heavily symbolic and metaphorical way in which Utena tells its story and delivers its themes. But you seem to assume that there's nothing there just because you didn't see it, and you seem quicker to reach to dismiss others' opinions and analyses as "nostalgia" because they disagree with yours, instead of keeping an open mind.

 

[Articalys]

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/4758014094/

New version of the Umakoshi Yoshihiko Toei Animation Works artbook coming out in November as another thing to mark the Precure 10th anniversary. Looks like it'll have 32 new pages of content as well as a new cover illustration.

 

[nintendoman58]

HEY GUYS NANOHA IS TOTALLY INSPIRED BY GUNDAM TOO!

Spoiler

This comparison is actually pretty common.

 

[Theonik]

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/4758014094/

New version of the Umakoshi Yoshihiko Toei Animation Works artbook coming out in November as another thing to mark the Precure 10th anniversary. Looks like it'll have 32 new pages of content as well as a new cover illustration.

I already bought it once. THEY WON'T FOOL ME!

 

[MikeHattsu]

Please Twins! 11

Karen discovers the truth, and she tells both Maiku and Miina about it.

 

[Branduil]

Hey guys what's going on toda-

 

[Mr.Jeff]

The Idolm@ster - 14

What the fuck is this?

 

[Theonik]

The Idolm@ster - 14

What the fuck is this?

Koyasu the evil producer. What did you think of 10(?)

 

[Mr.Jeff]

That was the sports festival? Equal parts "we gotta tried harder" and "You better step the fuck off, idols is srs bsns".
Skipped a lot.

 

[fertygo]

Utena had dedicated forum that discuss the hell of the thing, so I think its kinda safe to assume the creator actually put some various thought that viewer that can catch.


Btw I think I missing 80% of Utena's meat and still think its one of the best animu that I experiencing.

The drama and the plot is captivating enough even from its superficial level for me.

 

[Theonik]

That was the sports festival? Equal parts "we gotta tried harder" and "You better step the fuck off, idols is srs bsns".
Skipped a lot.

Maybe it wasn't 10 then. I meant the Azusa wedding episode.

 

[Midonin]

Sword Art Online II 11

I don't think showing signs of weakness makes Sinon a bad character, exactly. It's more plausible and developed than Kirito's flaws, and even that, at least, isn't bad in concept. I've never seen this show as a trainwreck, just as middle of the road. But the main thing I took from this episode, besides the explanation of what's going on with Death Gun, is the idea that the ALO gang should've served as more than color commentary. They should've been Kirito's party, journeying with him into the new game so that they serve as a group of friends. People get down on friendship power as well, but it at least gives every character something to do.

 

[Mr.Jeff]

Oh that one. One of the low points. How it escalated into anything like that I have no idea.

 

[fertygo]

Oh that one. One of the low points. How it escalated into anything like that I have no idea.

Man, its like you get into this with dedication to hate anything lol

 

[Theonik]

Oh that one. One of the low points. How it escalated into anything like that I have no idea.

How can you hate on this? HOW?!

 

[Articalys]

By the way, about OTs, are we going to have a short transitional third Summer OT for the last couple weeks of the season then make a fresh one once the Fall season starts?

 

[Valkerionseven]

Mahouka 03-07
Enjoying it as a show more than I thought I would... but there is something seriously off with it. I can't quite name it yet... Middle of the road feelings when I watch this for sure.

 

[Mr.Jeff]

How can you hate on this? HOW?!.webm

It's fine but why have we ended up in this state?! For secret policemen hired to be professionals they are fucking shit at their job. Why is Makoto even fighting them? I don't get this mix of impossible situations added into shows which are trying to play for serious!

On a different note....

Would have posted the Takane pose but duckroll would ban me.

The Idolm@ster - 15
Best episode out of the series. The mech preview was easily the best thing out of the entire episode. If they'd made a series out of that, I would be far, far happier. Instead we got Xenoglossia. Sigh.
The second Makoto reveal was hilarious.

 

[Defuser]

Sword Art Online II ep 11

Kirito just figured out how Deathgun does his killings by just looking at Sinon's ass LMFAO. Holy shit A1-pictures.

 

[sonicmj1]

I can't work out if this show is serious or not.

Idolmaster is usually not very serious. When it is serious (with personal/interpersonal drama), it tends to be very upfront about it. An episode like 8 is straight comedy. The show is generally meant to be lighthearted and fun.

 

[Narag]

The Gundam thing is pretty blatantly trolling. Amuro and Char dueled once in the entire series and nobody who is anybody is going to think that all duels are references to that. Dorothy's duel with Quattre aboard the Libra? Sure. Utena's duels? Not a chance.

This guy is so full of it.

HEY GUYS NANOHA IS TOTALLY INSPIRED BY GUNDAM TOO!

Spoiler

This comparison is actually pretty common.

I think you guys are being too hard on him and there's a good discussion to be had on the influence Gundam has had over the years, positive as well as negative. An example of negative would be adhering to the long standing tradition of Gundam movies being bad..

It goes beyond obvious stuff like, say, AGE and it cribbing UC wholesale:

or character archetypes being revisited like the various Chars or even slightly more esoteric stuff like Mineva/Mariemaia:

It's also influenced a wealth of shows that exist outside of the franchise. Sure there's easy choices like Aldnoah.Zero but stuff like Nanoha is a good example as well as something like Pacific Rim where del Toro named mobile suits that were inspirations for various Jaeger designs.

This extends to anime at large as the influence of Gundam is really far reaching. I mean, did you know that Char's Counterattack...

was given paid homage with the first Pokemon movie given its title of Mewtwo's Counterattack?


Or that without Turn A Gundam...

we wouldn't have had Nanana's Buried Treasure?

or that without Imagawa's breakthrough work on G Gundam....

that the groundwork would not have been laid for two anime we're enjoying this season? That's right, the same two anime that feature other super asians.

 

[Save 'N Quit]

RIP Japan population. Boob grabbing for Occulus.

Hmm.

Like comforting yourself on a woman's lap

Hmmmmmm.

touching and kissing Hatsune Miku

Wait, what?

 

[Theonik]

Wait, what?

Have you not seen the oculus hatsune miku kiss sim complete with mechanical lips?

 

[Save 'N Quit]

Uhhh no.

Is it better if I remain unaware?

 

[SliceSabre]

A/Z 11

I wish I had her as my escort. She actually proved quite fucking useful for once, though I admit

Spoiler

deathflags fucking everywhere when I saw her stay in the Tankvee while the Princess got on the ship.

Nao was being Mr. Perfect once again which is fine for me because the episode had a lot of action going on it it rather than talking and feelings.

 

[MikeHattsu]

Please Twins! 12

And it ends with everybody still living together.


Unlike Please Teacher which it's about a married couple, this is more of a standard romantic comedy. They've added more comedy which is good, but the drama is less interesting.

The thing with both of them falling in love with the MC and one of them is his twin and the other not is maybe not the best idea ever for making a romantic story. And there's more nudity in this compared to Please Teacher! as well.

It's the same kind of music as Please Teacher. Maybe a little less keyboard-y this time, except for the OP and ED.

The comedy was good, so I give it 3/5 Maries:

 

[Link Man]

This might have been the best episode that Aldnoah has produced.

 

[Shard]

This might have been the best episode that Aldnoah has produced.

IS this damning with faint praise or actual legit praise?

 

[Terareflection]

Caught up on some anime! Amazing!

Haikyuu is really fucking good. Bummed its already ending.

Baby Steps is going to end in a really awkward spot. Guessing this show never gets a S2 so read the manga etc. That OP was a total lie!

Last weeks Ace of the Diamond was hilarious. Don't think I've ever seen a show set up a flashback episode with the premise of a dude having to stand there because his buddies were taking a piss.

So far this season I really love Nozaki-kun and Aldnoah. Haikyuu is also great and Ace of the Diamond is quite enjoyable as well. Baby Steps is okay. Sabagebu is trash.

Next up today is Barackamon, dunno what other standouts there are from this season (if there are any)?

Check out Shounen Hollywood if you can.

 

[Theonik]

Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha 01-03
Pretty bog standard. Cliches abound and I feared of getting arrested after watching episode one on the train. (that henshin maaaaan)
The ferret was cute though and there was some nice faces I guess. Guessing it's a slow burn.

Uhhh no.

Is it better if I remain unaware?

You decide.

 

[Link Man]

IS this damning with faint praise or actual legit praise?

It was highly entertaining.

 

[Midonin]

Mahouka 24

Disappointed that Captain Earth was delayed, otherwise I'd have watched that first. The hyped up invasion that stopped the thesis competition was nearly as boring as the actual thesis competition, and the characters are still talking at length about things that don't seem that important. This series is so sterile it hurts.

 

[phoenix296]

SAO2 11

SAO just can't get down the pacing correctly. First we're skipping months between episodes in the first season, now we're stuck in a cave talking and planning for two episodes.

Aldnoah 11

Good action episode.

 

[santeesioux]

It was highly entertaining.

I really enjoyed it as well.

 

[CheapJuice]

Aldnoah Zero - 11

My little maid cant be this good at driving!

Okay episode, not enough Slaine as usual. Soundtrack is great though

 

[MikeHattsu]

Please Twins! OVA

It's an episode full of nyu, fanservice, nosebleeds, hidden cameras and... a ghost.

For a moment it seemed like it would actually move the story forward as well, but then it didn't really.

 

[Femmeworth]

Or that without Turn A Gundam...



we wouldn't have had Nanana's Buried Treasure?

Tomino is a monster.

 

[Terareflection]

Shounen Hollywood - 11

Another depressing episode, where the boys' "special place" is being put into question once more, now that the boys are known. Granted it doesn't really seem like a large problem in the long run. Kakeru seems somewhat weak-willed compared to the others, though.

 

[SliceSabre]

Aldnoah Zero - 11

My little maid cant be this good at driving!

Okay episode, not enough Slaine as usual. Soundtrack is great though

She drives pretty damn good for just being able to see over the steering wheel.

 

[cajunator]

RIP Japan population. Boob grabbing for Occulus.

Lol. Occulus is the grand sum of all otaku desperation.

No I meant the actual on device stuff like being able to control the play button and skip and all that. For example on the SP it would constantly lose the control screen and in a sense "forget" which video I was playing, so I can't control it at all. More often than not the crunchyroll app will forget that it is chromecasting while the chromecast still has its signal and thus I have to reboot it completely by chromecasting a different app.

I suspect that it has more to do with the ram as the SP has 1gb and my G3 has 2gb. Couldn't quite cache it in the memory.

crunchyroll has never worked consistently for me on any platform. I thing the coding is just fundamentally flawed.

I saw Utena for the first time last year. It's not nostalgia.



Look, as I said, you have to at least try to pay attention. If you somehow came out of all the Juri duels thinking that she was still dueling to prove miracles don't exist, it means you weren't paying attention to what was being shown to you. None of the characters' motivations are particularly vague or confusing. No amount of reading diverse mutually-exclusive fan speculation will help you if you aren't able to grasp the most basic concepts. If you're not interested in listening to other people, then that's your call. But you're absolutely missing not just the forest, but most of the trees.

Utena is a repetitive show, and even if that's by design, it's a legitimate criticism. And it's fine if you don't like the heavily symbolic and metaphorical way in which Utena tells its story and delivers its themes. But you seem to assume that there's nothing there just because you didn't see it, and you seem quicker to reach to dismiss others' opinions and analyses as "nostalgia" because they disagree with yours, instead of keeping an open mind.

Nostalgia causes fondness but appreciation for Utenas depth goes beyond that. Maybe it is repetitive but thats a product of the era it was created by. Anime in the 90s was very similar throughout in its approach and repetition of certain elements. Lots of tv shows were made possible by that re-used footage filling in valuable minutes of airtime.
back then it was completely within acceptible parameters and should not be held to a standard 2 decades later.

HEY GUYS NANOHA IS TOTALLY INSPIRED BY GUNDAM TOO!

Spoiler

This comparison is actually pretty common.

this is too much. People really try to associate everything!

Utena had dedicated forum that discuss the hell of the thing, so I think its kinda safe to assume the creator actually put some various thought that viewer that can catch.


Btw I think I missing 80% of Utena's meat and still think its one of the best animu that I experiencing.

The drama and the plot is captivating enough even from its superficial level for me.

Utena was at first a superficial show for me until I read yall impressions and analysis of it but just because I couldnt recognize it didnt mean it wasnt there. While I find the symbolism kind of silly it all does make sense in a uniquely twisted way. Utena stands alone in its scope and ambitions.

How can you hate on this? HOW?!

YOU CANT

I think you guys are being too hard on him and there's a good discussion to be had on the influence Gundam has had over the years, positive as well as negative. An example of negative would be adhering to the long standing tradition of Gundam movies being bad..

It goes beyond obvious stuff like, say, AGE and it cribbing UC wholesale:


or character archetypes being revisited like the various Chars or even slightly more esoteric stuff like Mineva/Mariemaia:



It's also influenced a wealth of shows that exist outside of the franchise. Sure there's easy choices like Aldnoah.Zero but stuff like Nanoha is a good example as well as something like Pacific Rim where del Toro named mobile suits that were inspirations for various Jaeger designs.

This extends to anime at large as the influence of Gundam is really far reaching. I mean, did you know that Char's Counterattack...



was given paid homage with the first Pokemon movie given its title of Mewtwo's Counterattack?


Or that without Turn A Gundam...



we wouldn't have had Nanana's Buried Treasure?



or that without Imagawa's breakthrough work on G Gundam....


that the groundwork would not have been laid for two anime we're enjoying this season? That's right, the same two anime that feature other super asians.

So...youre saying Sword Art Online is gundams fault?
I always knew gundam had sinister intentions!

 

[jbug617]

Mahouka 24

Tatsuya kicking ass. It's all I really asked for.

Spoiler

They really played up him being a secret part of the military. they were quick to show the remaining students his involvement with them.

edit: Question:

Spoiler

At the end with Miyuki was unlocking Tatsuya's power right?

 

[Jex]

Princess Tutu 18-20

I really liked the Midsummer Night's Dream episode. Adding a little Shakespeare to anime livens things up. The theme of the second half is more about the various kinds of loves, it looks like. I actually thought the ghost knight was Fakir, until it was revealed they were completely separate beings. As for Rue/Kraehe, her situation seems more like Fate (appropriate, in many ways) more than it does Regina. Tutu does have a circle of friends - even if Lilie is kinda shady - while Kraehe has nothing, and if she tries to act on her own desires and change the story, she'll have even less than nothing. Mytho's fight against himself is an interesting element, but Fakir and Duck have the best chemistry of all the on-screen characters. I get the feeling major plot revelations are about to be dropped.

There's many kinds of magical girl series out there, and this is doing what I like about a lot of anime. It's using all these classic literature and music concepts in the framework of a mostly typical magical girl story, but that the story is typical isn't a point against it. It serves to reinforce the themes. Because it's then exploring why these kinds of stories are, in all their permutations, and never becoming too bleak.

Junichi Sato really is the master of magical girls.

Has firehawk even watched this show, or is he just a poser?

 

[cajunator]

Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha 01-03
Pretty bog standard. Cliches abound and I feared of getting arrested after watching episode one on the train. (that henshin maaaaan)
The ferret was cute though and there was some nice faces I guess. Guessing it's a slow burn.


You decide.

Season one is slow. It cranks up to awesome at the end and then A's just skyrockets to the top almost immediately.