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Summer 2014 Anime |OT2| Or, where Jexhius finally watches more Doremi for Hito.
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Ojamajo Doremi 20
This is such a good episode on many levels. I really like that they acknowledged how Majo Rika's willingness to provide such constant stream of magical spheres and other stuff drove her into the red and the eventual necessity of trying to gamble out of it. It's not just that, the final outcome of the shop results from Majo Rika's own character flaw rather than external circumstances (i.e. addicted to gambling, she really doesn't know when to stop!). There are actual consequences for the actions of the characters which are felt in concrete ways here, which is the landmark of good scripting. It's no surprise then that this is one of the episodes written by Reiko Yoshida.
It seems this whole ordeal is going to be a two-parter (or more), so there's no actual resolution to the events established, but episode 20 stands as a really concise piece focusing on Majo Rika, a character that isn't normally given much spotlight otherwise. Definitely one of the best episodes in the show so far, if not the best.
This is such a good episode on many levels. I really like that they acknowledged how Majo Rika's willingness to provide such constant stream of magical spheres and other stuff drove her into the red and the eventual necessity of trying to gamble out of it. It's not just that, the final outcome of the shop results from Majo Rika's own character flaw rather than external circumstances (i.e. addicted to gambling, she really doesn't know when to stop!). There are actual consequences for the actions of the characters which are felt in concrete ways here, which is the landmark of good scripting. It's no surprise then that this is one of the episodes written by Reiko Yoshida.
The episode is storyboarded and directed by Takuya Igarashi. His entries so far have always signalled a huge jump in quality, even moreso than Satou's eps, and this one stands out among them. It's funny and snappy, the cartoony faces are in full force, and it rounds off the emotional arc with sensible directing and good usage of the score. We get a feel for the characters' thoughts -the scene with Doremi lashing out was particularly deft in balancing two tones simultaneously-, and by the end we can tell that the bonds between Majo Rika and co. have deepened.
Life is hard when you gamble yourself to the ruin!
It seems this whole ordeal is going to be a two-parter (or more), so there's no actual resolution to the events established, but episode 20 stands as a really concise piece focusing on Majo Rika, a character that isn't normally given much spotlight otherwise. Definitely one of the best episodes in the show so far, if not the best.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I assume it's pretty much all the exclusive Golden content with Marie shoved in when necessary.
Are you saying that is what is about?
Because I feel like the series has covered and used that event fairly effectively and I'm not sure what you would get from covering that story from, say, his point of view. It'd also seem a bit fatalistic for the series, given how it is in part about how the program coped with that death.
Basileus777
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They'll interweave it around an inspirational story of the young space brothers overcoming the tragedy and keeping their space dreams.
Sir Blaming
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there will be some references here and there, but no, it won't(and didn't) turn into some weird shit.
That said, GO AND WATCH IT.
trust me, you haven't seen shit yet.
let's just say he blew something up. Sorry, TWO things up.
It will actually be about the direct aftermath of that accident, its impact on Hibito, etc.
Do you consider calligraphy 'weird shit japan is into'?
[post=103421438]Boooooo this man. BOOOOOOOOOO![/post]
SliceSabre
Banned
New Sunrise anime coming this Fall.
Looks like an all girl cast with mechs and...mech dragons? Source is from yaraon, but I know that site has some NSFW stuff on it so I didn't post a link.
Looks like an all girl cast with mechs and...mech dragons? Source is from yaraon, but I know that site has some NSFW stuff on it so I didn't post a link.
Sir Blaming
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Maximilian Kolbe
Member
Yuri mecha show?
Mecha Symphogear?
Mecha Symphogear?
Basileus777
Member
Rinne no Lagrange?
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
Not sure,but i just checked the staff of Crossange and...
Creative Producer: Mitsuo Fukuda
Yeah,he's back
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
The latest episode show beach episode without any fanservice. It's weird...
Barakamon is very family friendly anime, so i don't think you need to worry too much (assuming your 'weird shit' is fanservice)
Crossange Tenshi to Ryuu no Rinbu
Man, that uniform look so damn ridiculous
SliceSabre
Banned
But I don't like Gundam SEED.
Femmeworth
Banned
SliceSabre
Banned
Gundam Reconguista in G
Buddy Complex S2
Gundam Build Fighters Try
Crossange Tenshi to Ryuu no Rinbu
The anime Sunrise is doing this Fall. Hmm, somehow I don't view this as a good thing.
Buddy Complex S2
Gundam Build Fighters Try
Crossange Tenshi to Ryuu no Rinbu
The anime Sunrise is doing this Fall. Hmm, somehow I don't view this as a good thing.
MikeHattsu
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Flowers of Evil 10
Even somebody like Saeki can't deal with this any more.
And it's actually a really nice looking episode.
Even somebody like Saeki can't deal with this any more.
And it's actually a really nice looking episode.
If the protag is as swag as Madoka i'll be more than interested enough.
PdotMichael
Banned
Mechas vs. space dragons. That's the dream!
ultimatemegax
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Director Ono decided to adapt novels
1-2 (Enrollment, ep 1-7)
3-4 (9 Schools competition, ep 8-18)
6-7 (Yokohawa Incident, likely ep 19-26)
Novel 5 was a collection of shorts likely skipped to finish with that 2-part novel.
MikeHattsu
Member
Flowers of Evil 11
It's a month later and things have become really awkward. Both between the three main characters and with Kasuga and his parents. Kasuga then realizes something and makes a choice...
It's a month later and things have become really awkward. Both between the three main characters and with Kasuga and his parents. Kasuga then realizes something and makes a choice...
Corvy you so crazy. Plus you were chilling on my car the other day in a parking lot.
Yeah its a cute slice of life. Nothing outrageous about it.
Oh my. Im on board!
Yesssssssssssssssssssss
Please more like that!
Maximilian Kolbe
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PdotMichael
Banned
The proud of the Imperial Navy! But where are the dragons, Hyuuga and Kitakami?
MikeHattsu
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Hm... It's airing next year?
Maximilian Kolbe
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SliceSabre
Banned
Glorious Kongou is there so I'm happy.
And no doubt Wo-class will appear at some point.
And no doubt Wo-class will appear at some point.
MikeHattsu
Member
Flowers of Evil 12
It's gone from somebody wanting to understand Kasuga to Kasuga wanting to understand somebody else.
He finally writes an essay too, and meets Nakamura's dad which seems to have given up on understanding his daughter.
It's gone from somebody wanting to understand Kasuga to Kasuga wanting to understand somebody else.
He finally writes an essay too, and meets Nakamura's dad which seems to have given up on understanding his daughter.
Aldnoah Zero 5
I know Inaho is set up to be the badass who knows how to do everything , but really is he the only person who knows how to use tactics or fight at all. I mentioned this during the last episode too. It's just really dumb how nobody else knows how to pilot those mechs efficiently or fight at all. One part really bother me. I know you can argue that they don't have any fighting experience, but really
It just really bothered me, and the writing at times is just bad. Still enjoying it, but very weak episode with how dumb it was. Stupid emperor too.
Terror in Tokes 4
The only problem I have with this episode is that the little riddles are getting boring to me. The interactions between 9&12 during those videos are fun, but ehh it's already gotten old. Other than that fantastic episode with amazing musical direction. The soundtrack of this show is just so good! Glad I bought it, and I listen to it everyday.
This scene was great. Perfect song choice too. Also Spoliers!
http://a.pomf.se/imijnj.webm
I know Inaho is set up to be the badass who knows how to do everything , but really is he the only person who knows how to use tactics or fight at all. I mentioned this during the last episode too. It's just really dumb how nobody else knows how to pilot those mechs efficiently or fight at all. One part really bother me. I know you can argue that they don't have any fighting experience, but really
the soldiers are just going to stare at the turret being tossed at them instead of trying to move and dodge the martian coming for them. They switched their rounds, but doesn't help if your pilots are shit.
Terror in Tokes 4
The only problem I have with this episode is that the little riddles are getting boring to me. The interactions between 9&12 during those videos are fun, but ehh it's already gotten old. Other than that fantastic episode with amazing musical direction. The soundtrack of this show is just so good! Glad I bought it, and I listen to it everyday.
This scene was great. Perfect song choice too. Also Spoliers!
http://a.pomf.se/imijnj.webm
R_thanatos
Member
Ugh it looks so good, no idea why Mutsuki's there but hey
No Hamakaze in sight
I doubt she'll be in, she's still fairly new and they have too many to pick from as it is, she's not even that popular
SliceSabre
Banned
She opens up her mecha to shot at something herself while it shoots as well. Hmm...
For KanColle, though I know nothing about the game, I'm hoping for a Strike Witches (with a dash of Koihime Musou) tone for the anime. For both this and Cinderella Girls, my relationship with them is more or less the same. When Shizuku/Shimakaze started showing up en masse on pixiv, that's when I started to realize they exist.
In other news, Tamayura is getting a finale in movie form. Big screen Junichi Satou.
In other news, Tamayura is getting a finale in movie form. Big screen Junichi Satou.
The world needs more mecha shows that have mostly female characters and/or involve robots for things other than war. I'm happy this at least satisfies the first one.
NaDannMaGoGo
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Their outfits oh man...
Looks extremely generic and boring. Don't think I'll need to check out a single episode of this.
R_thanatos
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Theonik
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Maybe their dragonmech technology requires a direct interface between the mech and the pilot's butt. You just can't know man.
NaDannMaGoGo
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Spice and Wolf - 01-02
It's alright so far, I guess.
It's alright so far, I guess.
astrogamer
Member
Barakamon 5
The Konnomon joke at the beginning was pretty funny. A very fun beach episode too
The Konnomon joke at the beginning was pretty funny. A very fun beach episode too
Best evil laugh in a long time. Can't even blame the guy much, considering what he's been through.
Gankutsuo 20-21
Great episodes. Monte Cristo's hammer of justice may not be the swiftest but when it finally strikes, it does so with style. Two side dishes are finally consumed and we're clearly in for the endgame.
Thought it was kinda dickish of Mercedes and Albert to not share their knowledge about return of Edmond Dantes and his thirst for revenge. Especially since Cavalcanti was introduced to society by him and he was clearly plotting something around Danglers and Albert's fiancee.
Yay for happy Eugenie ending.
Lagrange successor with robots and dragons? Sign me the hell up.
That costume design is pretty bad, but I can't honestly say I haven't watched shows with worse,
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