AquaWateria
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Hey at least Bones actually provides budget for their adaptations which can't be said for Toei.
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Hey at least Bones actually provides budget for their adaptations which can't be said for Toei.
R_thanatos
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The twins
are wearing clothes of their opposite gender. that's how their setup is.So even if they change clothes ( might happen at some point 
) , they will still keep the same kind of clothes that they currently have.
) , they will still keep the same kind of clothes that they currently have.KuwabaraTheMan
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All the budget in the world couldn't make Star Driver any less of a turd.
Cornbread78
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True, but be ok, if they kept switching perspectives between those two through to see both act on their motivations.
AquaWateria
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Well at least it's prettier to look at unlike something like Sailor Moon, One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Toriko from Toei.
pelicansurf
Needs a Holiday on Gallifrey
Dragon Ball Super looks fine.
DTLicious?
Edit: Oh yes, Overlord was pretty trash this week. I'll give it one more episode, but the extended cast is kinda insufferable.
nintendoman58
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Shin Mazinger Z doesn't have as much silliness as Giant Robo. Quite a bit, but not as much.
The show has its moments where things do get pretty nuts, but I'd say the show goes at a decent pace about it after the first episode.
I do hope you stick to the end with this though. This show becomes more and more of a fun ride the more you learn what's going on in the background of it, and I love the show for that, along with its classic super robot action being so much fun.
KillerMan91
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How many long running series Bones currently produces? It's easier to make one or two cour series look good compared to series that runs for years. I agree that Toei has gotten worse than in the past though
They probably will, which is going to be fun.
Sailor Moon doesnt look that bad. It got progressively better season by season.
AquaWateria
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I understand that Toei does long running series but why can't they just do 2 cour or even split cour for some of their series in order to keep their quality in check. I mean have you see World Trigger that's just unbelievable even for a long running series.
SliceSabre
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BONES is a very good studio...
...at disappointing their fans.
I'm still mad about Captain Eruff.
...at disappointing their fans.
I'm still mad about Captain Eruff.
KuwabaraTheMan
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Have you seen the final episode of Blood Blockade Battlefront? That's unbelievable even for a single cour series.
Show By Rock didnt disappoint!
bbbut Blue ray corrections ...
This reminds me, when does Yatterman's last volume releases ?
Toei is literally the worst anime studio in Japan.
They are so awful it sometimes defies reason.
Anyway
Monster Musume 2
Best girl is here. Are the other girls even trying?
I'll let that slide because I am in a good mood.
I really ought to box your ears though :<
Turin Turambar
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Overlord 2
More like Overlooordzzz. This is way too slow. Maybe it's being too faithful?
At least it seems in the third episode something will really start.
More like Overlooordzzz. This is way too slow. Maybe it's being too faithful?
At least it seems in the third episode something will really start.
NaDannMaGoGo
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Mushishi Zoku - 14
God damn it Mushishi, are you trying to break me with this melancholic stuff?
God damn it Mushishi, are you trying to break me with this melancholic stuff?
Oh yeah I forgot about that mess. I liked what they were going for but that shit was super unfinished.
Now go watch the movie.
ultimatemegax
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Yatterman Night was released on June 26 in a 12-episode Blu-ray box set by King Records.
ColossalLazy
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Truth.
AquaWateria
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NaDannMaGoGo
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I'll watch that show eventually, although I really don't expect this to be the kind of show I'd enjoy even if it's apparently high quality. But I'll see about that then.
Jex
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Sounds like someone needs to be locked in their storyboarding cell.
Edit: Beaten, of course.
Jex
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That actually comes from the Mazinkaiser OVA series.
^ Oh. I see. I'm unspoilt on the ultimate fate of the protag then.
Giant Robo didn't have the meta introduction to the protagonist. Or a guy carrying his own head in his arms. Or a Big Bang attack. Or a giant Zeus appearing out of nowhere. I could go on. ;P
Our tears make Ginko stronger.
Huh all episodes released in one go ? Not a very standard mo as I understand it ? Interesting.
Giant Robo didn't have the meta introduction to the protagonist. Or a guy carrying his own head in his arms. Or a Big Bang attack. Or a giant Zeus appearing out of nowhere. I could go on. ;P
Our tears make Ginko stronger.
Huh all episodes released in one go ? Not a very standard mo as I understand it ? Interesting.
Jex
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Remember to watch the movie!
Did the last episode get fixed? Would like to see how it turned out.
Cornbread78
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Full Moon Wo Sagashite ep. 22-27
We are into the full second season now that the OP and EP have changed from the originals. There is finally a new song to be sung and the rivalry with Madoka keeps going on. I really really hate that girl, btw.. As normal, some really touching moments throughout, but mostly everyday life in the music business. BTW, hopefully, the Sensei and Manager do hook up by the end of this thing, since they are a sweet pair together, lol.
We are into the full second season now that the OP and EP have changed from the originals. There is finally a new song to be sung and the rivalry with Madoka keeps going on. I really really hate that girl, btw.. As normal, some really touching moments throughout, but mostly everyday life in the music business. BTW, hopefully, the Sensei and Manager do hook up by the end of this thing, since they are a sweet pair together, lol.
ultimatemegax
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King/Starchild wasn't high on the production committee (mostly Tatsunoko and Yomuri Television). The box itself is a relatively cheap 25000 yen, or around 4167 yen per 6 volumes. It's not too much cheaper than singles, but they likely didn't expect to sell many.
Boxes depend on the publisher and their goal. If it's to make a fair amount of money, you'll see singles. If not, you'll see box sets. VAP is the publisher who most often sells sets as they sell a lot of NTV's dramas in those, but they'll go singles if they're the big financier of the project or if they expect to sell more units than usual (Chihayafuru S1/Crowds Insight).
Do you like Star Trek? I think it's kind of similar.
Jex
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[Take the X Train]
Take the X Train is an OVA from 1987 directed by Rintaro and produced by Studio Madhouse. The story centres on the life of Ishihara Toru, a seemingly normal worker who develops a psychic link to a mysterious ghost train. And that's about it because there's really not much 'story' here in the traditional sense.
To back up a little bit, I feel like I should point out that this story opens in a rather unusual fashion:
So, right off the bat you can appreciate that an anime dedicated to a jazz musician is probably going to defy convention, especially if it's directed by the idiosyncratic Rintaro. You'd be right, too. This OVA doesn't really have a traditionally unfolding story or anything resembling a traditional character arc, instead you have a series of bizarre, moody sequences, strung together somewhat unevenly, which culminate in a surprisingly dark climax. Reading that description will probably let you know if this kind of work is something which you might appreciate because this really isn't for everyone.
The visuals are the real star of this piece, as they should be. The first thing you'll notice about this OVA is the distinct character designs courtesy of Yoshinori Kanemori. They're wonderfully exaggerated and somewhat ugly:
The colour design, as you may have noticed, is extremely striking providing contrasting images:
The interesting thing about Rintaro is a visual stylist is that while he has some reoccurring shots (POV shots, on-screen thought bubbles, spotlights on characters as they talk) he switches up his direction and techniques considerably between projects. Unlike say, Dezaki or Shinbo or Oshii, Rintaro is less tied to his directorial flourishes. His real signature, I suppose, is stylish direction in whatever form that happens to take at the time. Which is how I'd describe Take the X Train, along with just being a truly bizarre and singular piece of anime history.
Oh and, of course, this OVA has a jazz soundtrack. As you might expect. So if you want to see something cool, then I recommend giving this a shot.
Take the X Train is an OVA from 1987 directed by Rintaro and produced by Studio Madhouse. The story centres on the life of Ishihara Toru, a seemingly normal worker who develops a psychic link to a mysterious ghost train. And that's about it because there's really not much 'story' here in the traditional sense.
To back up a little bit, I feel like I should point out that this story opens in a rather unusual fashion:
So, right off the bat you can appreciate that an anime dedicated to a jazz musician is probably going to defy convention, especially if it's directed by the idiosyncratic Rintaro. You'd be right, too. This OVA doesn't really have a traditionally unfolding story or anything resembling a traditional character arc, instead you have a series of bizarre, moody sequences, strung together somewhat unevenly, which culminate in a surprisingly dark climax. Reading that description will probably let you know if this kind of work is something which you might appreciate because this really isn't for everyone.
The visuals are the real star of this piece, as they should be. The first thing you'll notice about this OVA is the distinct character designs courtesy of Yoshinori Kanemori. They're wonderfully exaggerated and somewhat ugly:
The key start of this OVA is the mysterious X train itself which is largely depicted as flowing electricity. All animation for the X train is really beautiful and a treat for fans of FX animation:
The colour design, as you may have noticed, is extremely striking providing contrasting images:
The interesting thing about Rintaro is a visual stylist is that while he has some reoccurring shots (POV shots, on-screen thought bubbles, spotlights on characters as they talk) he switches up his direction and techniques considerably between projects. Unlike say, Dezaki or Shinbo or Oshii, Rintaro is less tied to his directorial flourishes. His real signature, I suppose, is stylish direction in whatever form that happens to take at the time. Which is how I'd describe Take the X Train, along with just being a truly bizarre and singular piece of anime history.
Oh and, of course, this OVA has a jazz soundtrack. As you might expect. So if you want to see something cool, then I recommend giving this a shot.
Cornbread78
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How is the below?:
Is the Order a Rabbit
I saw it on Crunchy and it looked interesting.
Dedication Through Light
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haikyuu 2 already? didnt know if I should buy bought now, or wait until a complete set comes in case they get the extra episodes
Cute show. It's sort of like KinMoza.
haikyuu 2 already? didnt know if I should buy bought now, or wait until a complete set comes in case they get the extra episodes
I hope they get the OVA but I'm doubtful of it.
hosannainexcelsis
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Shokugeki no Soma 6
I've always thought Silver Spoon would be better if everyone got naked to farm.
I do have to say Nikumi's bouncing breasts are rather annoying. That's an anime trope that always gets under my skin, because it's such a gross way to sexualize a character. And why does she have an American flag pattern on her bra? Despite her tan, she doesn't seem to be a foreigner.
I've always thought Silver Spoon would be better if everyone got naked to farm.
I do have to say Nikumi's bouncing breasts are rather annoying. That's an anime trope that always gets under my skin, because it's such a gross way to sexualize a character. And why does she have an American flag pattern on her bra? Despite her tan, she doesn't seem to be a foreigner.
I didn't particularly enjoy what I saw of it, but then I really didn't see very much of it. It's a cute comedy set in a small cafe, where there is a girl who has a rabbit on her head.
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