I savored every drop of it in SE NOT and SYD recently. The previous year, Virtue's Last Reward.
Can't let those precious moments go to waste.
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Summer 2014 Anime |OT2| Or, where Jexhius finally watches more Doremi for Hito.
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I savored every drop of it in SE NOT and SYD recently. The previous year, Virtue's Last Reward.
Can't let those precious moments go to waste.
What anime is the third pic from?
Oh yes. goddess. So unappreciated but so sweet.
Femmeworth
Banned
I'm not 100% on this but it seems to be from Kimagure Orange Road.
Rail Wars 05
The animation may not be top-notch, but as the show goes on, I find myself enjoying it. Not just for the Toqger jokes in my head, but because it feels kinda fresh. There's some light romantic comedy elements and some light fanservice elements, but in every episode so far - even the last one - it feels like the train security plot still takes center stage, and is treated with some degree of care. In both the previews and the show itself, I can see the love of trains. Plus cop shows aren't super common in anime, and while they aren't cops by trade, the feel is very similar. Mixing and remixing genres into something that can take the best elements of both - isn't that one of anime's strengths?
Aoi's learning how to shoot things in ways that aren't purely for hurting people, and the bonding the two of them had was kinda sweet. Getting a look at Naoto's life, he is the kind of person that would have a ton of model trains. I stand by what I said earlier that the show could use a lot more Haruka. She's the secondary heroine, she needs to increase her screen presence.
It does have a new director and a new studio, but it's also got some heart, from where I'm standing. It's delivering on everything it promised.
The animation may not be top-notch, but as the show goes on, I find myself enjoying it. Not just for the Toqger jokes in my head, but because it feels kinda fresh. There's some light romantic comedy elements and some light fanservice elements, but in every episode so far - even the last one - it feels like the train security plot still takes center stage, and is treated with some degree of care. In both the previews and the show itself, I can see the love of trains. Plus cop shows aren't super common in anime, and while they aren't cops by trade, the feel is very similar. Mixing and remixing genres into something that can take the best elements of both - isn't that one of anime's strengths?
Aoi's learning how to shoot things in ways that aren't purely for hurting people, and the bonding the two of them had was kinda sweet. Getting a look at Naoto's life, he is the kind of person that would have a ton of model trains. I stand by what I said earlier that the show could use a lot more Haruka. She's the secondary heroine, she needs to increase her screen presence.
It does have a new director and a new studio, but it's also got some heart, from where I'm standing. It's delivering on everything it promised.
I was gonna say gunbuster too.
...People were hyped for it?
I went in blind wholly expecting a show about trains and expecting to learn something. Needless to say I'm slightly disappointed that it isn't that, but it's still fun nonetheless.
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Glasslip 5
These stylish transitions honestly look great and more than likely will continue to, but the placement of some were just weird. Like this one
At this point, Hiro's subplot is more interesting than anything else than this show has to offer. This should've been what this show was about. He's trying so hard to not only not get caught, but trying to win her over as well.
I just knew it had that redhead in it and I was all squeeeeeeeee
But they messed up her design
Database is a terrible song. Database is the greatest song ever written. Woah oh oh ooooh.
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Sorry, don't know what came over me. Your feelings definitely mirror mine when I watched the show last year. The economics, politics, and mechanics of the world are really well-developed, and the show's focus on them makes it both unique and really entertaining. I loved some of the clever implementations of game systems, like how they took into account the fact that an MMO has short day/night cycles.
I really hope this show did well enough out here to give a chance at the LNs being brought over. Aside from the nice backgrounds (and Database), most of the strength of the show was in the writing so the LNs would probably be a lot of fun to read.
Seriously though, I still have all the English lyrics to Database memorized.
That picture was from the first KOR Movie: I Want to Return to That Day. That movie ending was fantastic.
Joe Molotov
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Do it for old man bondage and Heron-san.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
There was even a hype train!
Well I was interested because I was curious about the lack of train anime given Japans relationship to rail. I'm still getting interesting rail tidbits, but this could easily be a police academy/beat cop show.
I wouldn't say I was hyped though, but then I cant think of the last time I was. I guess Log Horizon. It tends to be mostly with anime where I already love the source material.
astrogamer
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Mahouka 18
Batman-niisama killed all the bad chinese mafia guys from the top of a tower a mile away by turning them into spirit flames. Just because he was mad. Also danced with every girl just cause he is that awesome.
Batman-niisama killed all the bad chinese mafia guys from the top of a tower a mile away by turning them into spirit flames. Just because he was mad. Also danced with every girl just cause he is that awesome.
Aria: The Natural 7
Very, very slow-paced, yet atmospheric episode. Mostly consisting of Akari and Aika trying to follow President Aria to wherever he's going, but being stuck in some loop through the old, abandoned parts of Neo-Venezia. It was nice for Akari to get even a glimpse of the cat meeting after going around like that.
Very, very slow-paced, yet atmospheric episode. Mostly consisting of Akari and Aika trying to follow President Aria to wherever he's going, but being stuck in some loop through the old, abandoned parts of Neo-Venezia. It was nice for Akari to get even a glimpse of the cat meeting after going around like that.
Terareflection
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Barakamon - 5
Another episode saved by the Fujoshi once again.
Another episode saved by the Fujoshi once again.
Worst bits for me. But then I always tend to roll my eyes at jokes making fun of the gay by way of fujoshi.
Barakamon 5
Wait, Hiro's around the same age as Handa? I thought he was in high school.
Anyway, fairly standard Barakamon episode. Some good laughs, some sweet moments, but I feel like I don't have too much to say overall. They sure went all the way with that sea slug though. Also, I'm sure Handa now has permanent brain damage.
New folks next time though!
Wait, Hiro's around the same age as Handa? I thought he was in high school.
Anyway, fairly standard Barakamon episode. Some good laughs, some sweet moments, but I feel like I don't have too much to say overall. They sure went all the way with that sea slug though. Also, I'm sure Handa now has permanent brain damage.
New folks next time though!
Sword Art Online II - 4
So get this, Gun Gale Online has this minigame that NO ONE HAS EVER BEATEN BEFORE. I'm sure you all know where this is going. Kirito has magical dodge abilities and can use the light saber that no one else can, because he's just that good. Also, he's girl now too. Is there anything he can't do?
Oh man, those blatantly ripped-from-Star-Wars sound effects. I hope Disney sues the crap out of them.
So get this, Gun Gale Online has this minigame that NO ONE HAS EVER BEATEN BEFORE. I'm sure you all know where this is going. Kirito has magical dodge abilities and can use the light saber that no one else can, because he's just that good. Also, he's girl now too. Is there anything he can't do?
Hmm, I should watch this show.
AquaWateria
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Toradora 9
This looks so funny. Man I should probably watch this anime.
You forgot to quote it.
Gah sorry, I totally messed up.
I really takes off once the full cast is introduced. Lots of fun scenes.
astrogamer
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SAO 2 5
Revealing his true identity and getting the classic face slap. Kirito beats his first opponent quite quickly through the power of super hearing he now has. Also, funny that they are sort of trying to make the viewer think Death Gun is Sinon. It's sort of stupid to bring up that death clan or whatever it was from the first arc though.
Revealing his true identity and getting the classic face slap. Kirito beats his first opponent quite quickly through the power of super hearing he now has. Also, funny that they are sort of trying to make the viewer think Death Gun is Sinon. It's sort of stupid to bring up that death clan or whatever it was from the first arc though.
Femmeworth
Banned
Until GAF has native support for that it won't be the same.
See I liked the return of Laughing Coffin. I guess any attempt at rehabilitating those guys is unlikely to work.
The Death Gun - Sinon link is weird though. The audience has seen Sinon in action separately from Death Gun so unless she has Death Gun as an alt I see no reason why they think that.
Until GAF has native support for that it won't be the same.
Various extensions for browsers remedy this. I forget I even have it running due to how seamless it is.
Sadly mobile browsers don't support extensions.
Femmeworth
Banned
For whatever reason, I have a general aversion to extensions. Some fear that they will mess up webpages I suppose.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Space Dandy 18
Dandy's pomp was going nuts this episode.
Nice episode, lots of scenery porn. Liked the animation style.
Next episode looks pretty good.
Dandy's pomp was going nuts this episode.
Nice episode, lots of scenery porn. Liked the animation style.
Next episode looks pretty good.
BassForever
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Space Dandy S2 E5
Really boring episode, honestly probably the worst of both seasons combined. It had some pretty animation at times... but that's it. Just a really boring episode that went nowhere, had no jokes at all, had a bland story, and just meh
Really boring episode, honestly probably the worst of both seasons combined. It had some pretty animation at times... but that's it. Just a really boring episode that went nowhere, had no jokes at all, had a bland story, and just meh
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Space Dandy 18:
Nice and relaxing. I really loved the animation for this episode. It had a very simple look, but it was really distinctive, and it was nice to see in motion. The episode was a pretty enjoyable and relaxing way to spend half an hour, even if the writing wasn't particularly strong.
Nice and relaxing. I really loved the animation for this episode. It had a very simple look, but it was really distinctive, and it was nice to see in motion. The episode was a pretty enjoyable and relaxing way to spend half an hour, even if the writing wasn't particularly strong.
I think hateradio added webm support to his Youtube Me Again! extension. Forum thread is here in case you ever want to try it: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=432152
The LN covers were the one that started the hype.
And most of the covers show best girl.
The author knows it, the illustrator knows it, everybody knows Sakurai is the best.
Admiral Woofington
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Onii-sama 18
Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even insist
Then suggest incest
Unexpectedly
Just a little change
To laws of society
Both just want to fuck
A disgusting feast
Onii-sama and Miyuki
Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even insist
Then suggest incest
Unexpectedly
Just a little change
To laws of society
Both just want to fuck
A disgusting feast
Onii-sama and Miyuki
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