Having best girl Megumi find inspiration from Soma from all those times he's helped her out in order to fully display her talent for cutting that huge fish was the full realization of her character. From having a silly character like this
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Steins;Gate 1-5
My fiance wanted to sub to funi's thing because he wanted to watch something (Prison School, I think) so I decided to put it to use and give Steins;Gate a go. I just finished the VN a few days ago and I really enjoyed it. I watched the first 2 episodes last week while I was still playing the game, but now that I've finished the true ending, I started over again to see all of that beginning stuff once more. The anime adaptation has been pretty good so far and the dub is pretty great overall (only one I don't like is Moeka).
I don't know if this happened in the VN and I just forgot or if they added it but they've been laying those
Suzuha
hints on hard. Guess it helps it all make sense in the end without having to explain as much which probably wouldn't work as well in an anime. All of Okabe's random posing amuses me as well. Other than that, it's just been kinda setting stuff up. Kurisu and Okabe's banter is pretty cute at least.
The next episode is where things seem like they're really going to take off since it looks like they'll
start sending off D-Mails
.
My Love Story 1
What an adorable first episode! Everything about it was just super cute! Makes me excited to watch more of it and see if the rest is just as adorable. I'll probably be getting through this one more slowly since I'm on a bit of a Steins;Gate kick, but it'll be a good, cute show to off set it I hope.
Well, i you're looking for a rule-of-cool postapocalyptic action show where people fight giant monsters with giant swords, with great ufotable animation, a unique visual style and good direction, you are going to like God Eater.
If you want deep characters and story, most likely not.
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My Love Story 1
What an adorable first episode! Everything about it was just super cute! Makes me excited to watch more of it and see if the rest is just as adorable. I'll probably be getting through this one more slowly since I'm on a bit of a Steins;Gate kick, but it'll be a good, cute show to off set it I hope.
Eh, I'll have to agree that this was the weakest episode so far. I appreciate the twist from the usual monster-of-the-week formula and Ushio-Tora shenangins were fun as always, but the "message" was really hamfisted.
Let's see how next week turns out.
After the steady but rather glacial pace of progression of the main story this suddenly went into plot overload with the long running question: "The numbers Yasuko ! What do they mean ?!" finally being resolved. I guess that opens the question of just how Mr 4423
was able to call himself that even before he landed himself to that room.. Clearly there is some glasses fuckery at play her and it messes up with Yasuko's memories. Maybe she didn't even meet him and her visions happen just because he mistakes her for his sister ?
Lieutenant Issac Yogi is a Marvel fanboy on his way to San Diego comic con when a large portal to a parallel world opens up in the middle of San Diego out pouring monsters and medieval troopers laying waste on the streets. The US army arrives and repel the invaders back to their world but not without tons of casualties.
President Obama lament this is one of the greatest tragedies since 9/11 and declared war on Special Region.With the responsibilities of being the world police, the US army dispatches the United States Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion to observe and liberate the tyrannical dictatorship of the special region empire while negoiating of resources. Issac Yogi is the leader of the teams sent to explore the region, during his travels he encountered...
Watch as Issac bring the trio to experience the land of freedom to experience the corporate food culture such as Mcdonalds,In and Out,Burger King.etc stuffing their face with burgers and freedom fries and leaving a everlasting image of the crying bald eagle in their minds. USA! USA! USA!
All this while fighting the special region and dealing the outside forces of Russia, China,North Korea and ISIS who are interested in the resources of the special region. A GATE of Thrones with sex violence and beeeeeeewbs.
edit:
In other words, what do you expect from a ex JDSF soldier writing about how great glorious Japan is in kicking US asses? Replace with another nationality and you pretty much get nearly the same thing about that nation being great.
The third film, Persona 3 the Movie #3 Falling Down, will go on sale on Blu-ray Disc and DVD on January 20. The limited complete pressing will bundle a soundtrack CD, a box with exclusive art, 10 "super P2 seals," three illustration cards (with key visuals from the third film), and other goods. People who buy all the films on Blu-ray or DVD at select retailers will receive a box for the entire series with an exclusive illustration by franchise veteran Shigenori Soejima:
In other words, what do you expect from a ex JDSF soldier writing about how great glorious Japan is in kicking US asses? Replace with another nationality and you pretty much get nearly the same thing about that nation being great.
There are five right? One for the Answer? That's what I assumed. Maybe I will actually watch that one since playing through the Answer is akin to torture
I got the first Persona 3 movie on import Bluray when it was released but never got the second. The for some reason the second movie was added to UK Netflix but not the first. Convenient for me, everyone else? Not so much.
Maybe something is wrong with me, given that I remember having the same qualms about Ninja Scroll, but the first episode of Trust&Betrayal felt like it was running on 1.2 x of intended speed. Constant rush through scenes in an effort to pack loads of set up, flashbacks explaining Mc's backstory and motivations into 25 minutes of runtime but none of it was given time to breathe.
Man....watching the last 4 episodes of Wolf Rain is getting harder and harder. I am at the last episode and man.....will need some time alone after this show alone for a bit...
Maybe something is wrong with me, given that I remember having the same qualms about Ninja Scroll, but the first episode of Trust&Betraya felt like it was running on 1.2 x of intended speed. Constant rush through scenes in an effort to pack loads of set up, flashbacks explaining Mc's backstory and motivations into 25 minutes of runtime but none of it was given time to breathe.
It's kinda dense in its presentation to the point that I still have trouble placing some scenes chronologically even after seeing it half a dozen times.
These episodes have proven to be altogether inconsistent and ultimately disappointing, possessing little of the promising intrigue that was prominent throughout the opening two episodes. This season, though narratively compelling, isnt nearly as strong or enjoyable as the first, weakened by characters that dont entirely complement the nature of their world and a thematic focus that is entirely devoid of either subtlety or nuance. Following the third episode, the storytelling, on occasion, has seemed needlessly uneventful and lethargically paced, which dulls the effectiveness of the more momentous developments, since nearly all have occurred two or so episodes later than they should have.
Though Gelsadras characterization is often, perhaps purposefully, one-dimensional, his villainy, unintentional as it is, has become rather compelling. One of the more confidently handled elements within the narrative has been the increasingly unsettling evolution of Gelsadras methods to unite the world. In contrast to several other threads within the story, the methodical nature of this development feels exceedingly natural in its telling. As such, he is becoming an increasingly effective antagonist. Now that
the destructive nature of his character has become readily apparent
, it will be interesting to see how the story progresses, since an atypical resolution to this threat seems rather likely. The dynamic between Tsubasa and Gelsadra, though understandable on Gelsadras part, is poorly written, since Tsubasas unyielding devotion to him is hardly supported by anything tangible. As the majority of this season has been solely comprised by them attempting to rid the world of conflict, I would have hoped that their relationship didnt feel so artificial.
One of the worst and most frustrating elements within this season is the character of Tsubasa. Considering how prevalent she has been throughout, there could have so easily been some small manner of meaningful growth for her. Instead, her characterization has remained dreadfully stagnant, as she consistently displays a strangely obstinate and arrogant idiocy that is highly detrimental to whatever likeability she once possessed. Had her unquestioning acceptance of Gelsadras dangerous idealism merely lasted two or so episodes, her role within the narrative could have been reasonably understandable. However, her refusal to acknowledge even the slightest possibility that Gelsadras approach to leadership is flawed for the entirety of five episodes is wholly excessive. Seemingly devoid of independent thought, she consistently questions her inability to even remotely grasp the political and sociological complexities surrounding CROWDS and Gelsadras rule, before, in the same breath, espousing her incredibly ignorant perspective as though it is indomitable. Needless to say, her character has become insufferable as a result. Of course, some modicum of evolution within her characterization will inevitably occur as the conclusion approaches, but it seems unlikely that she will ever become anything more than a disappointing bit of mediocrity.
It appears that the writing has intended to portray Gelsadras aspirations as a complex matter, depicting
a majority of the characters as initially splintered by their opposing perspectives
. However, the execution hasnt necessarily been capable of illustrating this effectively, instead creating a complication that, at all times, seems exceedingly straightforward. As a result, those that have aligned with Gelsadra, even if temporarily, only manage to appear unrealistically dim-witted. As such, its rather bizarre that the citizens have largely accepted Gelsadras overly simplistic and potentially ruinous ideas for a unified world. I had expected far more skepticism from the public. Much of society now appears as little more than subservient drones, largely devoid of even a modicum of self-reliance or individuality.
Hajime remains a very enjoyable protagonist, strengthened by her atypical and perpetually engaging personality. Unfortunately, like so many other characters, she has been relegated to a more passive role within the narrative, which is somewhat disappointing. Rui continues to be a fairly compelling character. Of course, similar to many other characters, hes inclined to display an excessive idealism (especially evident when
he attempted to reason with Suzuki in the third episode
), but, as a dichotomy of sorts to Tsubasa, his personality is quite refreshing. It helps that he tends to be more proactive than most other characters. His characterization has seemingly developed the furthest since the beginning of the season. Though this isnt an immense accomplishment, considering how character development has never been a strength within this series, it certainly is notable.
With so many characters constrained by naivety, Katze has provided, quite surprisingly, a very refreshing perspective, especially in the seventh episode. His insight into Gelsadra and their society as a whole is encapsulated by a realism that most others tend to avoid acknowledging. His comedic interludes, though not nearly as amusing as Paimans, are fairly enjoyable as well. Tsubasas grandfather, though seldom involved, has been excellent throughout.
Katzes ominous declaration at the end of the seventh episode was a thoroughly effective foreshadowing toward the difficulties ahead. As the conclusion approaches, Id greatly prefer
if the stray monsters that appeared simply exist as a secondary threat, with Gelsadras ideology remaining the primary conflict
. The diminishment of VAPE as a threat has been rather beneficial, since it seems unlikely that they would have ever transitioned into anything of note. Their particular brand of villainy was, quite often, interminably dull, excessively reliant on vague theatricality, rather than any sort of substantive tension or intrigue. This flaw was further emphasized by how uninteresting Suzuki was as its leader. His character has improved ever so slightly
since his imprisonment
, but the bits of insight hes provided havent exactly been illuminating.
The production values have been awfully, yet expectedly, inconsistent. Visually, the show is occasionally rather striking, elevated immensely by the painterly aesthetic within its backgrounds. Unfortunately, the animation is rarely capable of complementing this particular strength, as nearly every episode is riddled with stiff and ugly animations. The action hasnt been nearly as prevalent as it was in the first season, but these moments, though few, have been well-handled so far. The confrontation between Gatchaman and VAPE in the third episode, in particular, was an impressively crafted sequence, smartly allowing nearly every character to contribute with their own unique capabilities. Iwasakis music is consistently impressive. The notes of jazz that are sporadically infused into each episode heightens the atmosphere considerably.
All in all, the second season of Gatchaman Crowds Insight has been a largely middling effort, consistently tarnished by some unnecessarily stretched pacing, Tsubasas gradual regression as a character, and a political focus that is often tedious. The relative exclusion of many secondary characters, namely Jou, Suzune, and O.D., has been rather disappointing, further worsened by the monotonous focus on Tsubasa. These characters, once fairly prominent and involved within the narrative, now seem largely ancillary. In fact, the original CROWDS group, as a whole, has been excessively positioned on the periphery, which is unfortunate, since their dynamic was one of the most engaging aspects of the first season. Hopefully the remaining episodes can strengthen the quality of this season beyond the occasionally lifeless repetition that has plagued it so far. If only it was still capable of capturing the imaginative energy that permeated the first season.
His power is great but it kind of ruins the universe of the series since it just lets him store every ability. I was expecting it to have some kind of weakness.
The alternate time area was intriguing so many good characters. I hope its ALL of next episode
Charlotte 9
The pacing of this is just really odd. The structure of it really feels like something written for a visual novel and not a one cour anime series.
That was a really creative twist and this episode has already done a lot to answer some of my questions. Now to see what other answers Big Bro Shun is gonna reveal in the next episode.
relationship which got virtually no progress this episode. The show does feel like it's trying it's best to wrap up everything within the next few episodes.
Shimoneta 9
Did....did he just ora massage ora some guy's junk?
Also, this entire show is basically showing that as far as Japanese censorship is concerned, a forcefully sitting on a man's face needs to be censored just about as much as a vegetable that looks like a vagina.
I was not expecting an episode of Quantum Leap to have broken out here and really all I can muster right now is pure dombfoundedness, I don't even know if I like what I saw, but it was something that kept me engaged alright Also, the X-Men parallels continue with Yuu's brother basically being a bargain basement Professor X.
Done watching Wolf Rain and man...need some time to process the ending of this show. I would say this, the show is great from beginning to right to the end and they're quite a bit of stuff here which make this show more memorable and well like.
I can't say that this development is surprising but at least it answers almost everything.
I was surprised that Yuu had a plunder ability though. The whole escape scene was great with him using many abilities. I guess the show is going to end with Yuu stealing his brother's ability and doing the time-leap, and it's obviously going to have some consequences. Brother appears to be blind and crippled, maybe among others.
Done watching Wolf Rain and man...need some time to process the ending of this show. I would say this, the show is great from beginning to right to the end and they're quite a bit of stuff here which make this show more memorable and well like.
Charlotte 9
The pacing of this is just really odd. The structure of it really feels like something written for a visual novel and not a one cour anime series.
