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Full Metal Panic - Ultimate Edition (Seasons 1-3)
Release Date: 7th December 2015
Audio: English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 / Japanese: Dolby TrueHD 2.0
Subtitles: English
Run Time: 1200 min
Format:
BD (£113.90) @ Amazon.UK
BD (£99.99): Zavvi
Contains:
- Full Metal Panic Season 1 (3 x Blu-ray discs)
- Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu (2 x Blu-ray discs) [Exclusive to Ultimate Edition]
- Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid (2 x Blu-ray discs)
- 76 page Hard Back Artbook
Pictures:
Basileus777
Member
Prison School 10
Well this was by far the best episode yet. It's a shame this is ending just as it's getting to better material.
Well this was by far the best episode yet. It's a shame this is ending just as it's getting to better material.
Well played, you got me <3
Well I mean the whole second arc has been better than the first arc and this season will only cover the first arc. That's not a surprise. Speaking of which I need to catch up on the PS anime, I fell a few episodes behind.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Ushio and Tora 11
As to remind everybody as to who the true waifu of Ushio is, we have this episode with convenient teletransportation.
Decent episode. I hope we get back into the dark and gritty plot heavy episodes again. Also Tora continues to be wonderfully tsundere, while whats her face really needs to get past her tsundere phase.
As to remind everybody as to who the true waifu of Ushio is, we have this episode with convenient teletransportation.
Decent episode. I hope we get back into the dark and gritty plot heavy episodes again. Also Tora continues to be wonderfully tsundere, while whats her face really needs to get past her tsundere phase.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Chaos Dragon Episode 11
Wow finally Eynkha back in action
Wow finally Eynkha back in action
please dont die, please
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Prison School 10
Legendary.
Legendary.
Hellwarden
Member
MGSV
The plot of this game feels like filler saga in Naruto.
Shit just doesn't make sense, and what's added adds nothing.
The plot of this game feels like filler saga in Naruto.
Shit just doesn't make sense, and what's added adds nothing.
Admiral Woofington
Member
AnimeGAF is a community more than just "a thread to talk about anime"
while we try not to go overboard we still discuss the occasional game and review western movies.
My AOTY nominee have all been western shows.
names2hard4you
Member
Because MGSV IS ANIME.
You actually thought a prequel that covers the time period it does was going to add any imperative plot? Come on.
This game is about the experience and the characters, and it does an amazing job with both of those things.
Hell, plot- and story-wise, this is probably the easiest-to-understand Metal Gear Solid there is.
Admiral Woofington
Member
It's called MGSV because when you see it you do a V and walk away.
Basileus777
Member
Don't play MGSV with any expectations for its writing.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Ushio and Tora 11
I liked this episode. Gotta protect your tomboys breh
And I knew it, forging friendships through hamburgers. The true way.
I liked this episode. Gotta protect your tomboys breh
And I knew it, forging friendships through hamburgers. The true way.
Hellwarden
Member
I don't care that it's easy to understand. I don't care that the story actively makes plot holes, while filling in old ones that didn't need to be answers.
I care that the entire story is a metaphor.
No story should just be a metaphor.
Gameplay wise it's fantastic, save for the lack of good bosses.
It's not so much the writing quality, so much as consistency.
MGS3's story, despite its myriad of issues, was a genuinely enjoyable story.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Smart move, hiding the playdoh hair
Cornbread78
Member
Medoka Box ep.1-2
Well, this isn't startign off half bad. It's been in my queue for awhile now, so I decided to check it out this afternoon and I kinda dig it so far. A little big on the ecchi side, but the overall theme has been funny and Medoka appears interesting enough. At least the main two (childhood friends) don't appear afraid of liking one another, but I'm sure that is not the focus at all in this one..
Well, this isn't startign off half bad. It's been in my queue for awhile now, so I decided to check it out this afternoon and I kinda dig it so far. A little big on the ecchi side, but the overall theme has been funny and Medoka appears interesting enough. At least the main two (childhood friends) don't appear afraid of liking one another, but I'm sure that is not the focus at all in this one..
BTW, not sure if you guys know about this (I searched and didn't see anything), but a friend of a friend made this search engine (like canistream.it) but for anime - http://because.moe/
For when you're having nostalgia and want to watch a classic series but can't remember where you can see it.
For when you're having nostalgia and want to watch a classic series but can't remember where you can see it.
That's simply untrue that "no story should just be a metaphor." The entire tradition of storytelling was for allegorical and metaphorical purposes.
Whether you like it is another issue, but it's certainly not an objective problem.
If you're looking at the overarching story, yes, it's certainly metaphorical, but there are many smaller arcs within the game that are much more personal and driven by narrative as opposed to ultimately making a statement.
From a mood and tone standpoint, this is the most consistent Metal Gear Solid I've ever played, and I've played them all.
Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold 12
- Ridiculous plot twists and keikakus.
- Asspull power-ups.
-Animation looked less shit than usual
-Gilga voice actor continuing to ham it up.
-The sheer amount of "people die but they're not killed" and the fact that Gilga tfu Loki is going to be done in by that.
-Pisces for once not jobbing and saving the entire world instead.
Thought this might end with this one but they prolonged it well enough to make it last for one more episode. 2 more weeks till freedom.
Best horror anime of 2015. For a moment, I thought they were going to do some kind of reset and make poor Aiolia and me, traverse this shit yet again, for 12 more episodes. It was pretty entertaining in other regards too:
- Ridiculous plot twists and keikakus.
- Asspull power-ups.
-Animation looked less shit than usual
-Gilga voice actor continuing to ham it up.
-The sheer amount of "people die but they're not killed" and the fact that Gilga tfu Loki is going to be done in by that.
-Pisces for once not jobbing and saving the entire world instead.
Thought this might end with this one but they prolonged it well enough to make it last for one more episode. 2 more weeks till freedom.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Allegory is a valid literary form!
Cool site. You guys did a good job.BTW, not sure if you guys know about this (I searched and didn't see anything), but a friend of a friend made this search engine (like canistream.it) but for anime - http://because.moe/
For when you're having nostalgia and want to watch a classic series but can't remember where you can see it.
That name, though: ಠ_ಠ
The problem with Medaka Box is that the second season just ends right after the best character is introduced.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
The problem with Medaka Box is that it's Medaka Box. I like Bakemonogatari for what it is, but Medaka Box was nonsense.
Basileus777
Member
It is. MGSV's problem is that it executes very little of what it attempts well when it comes to its story.
OniBarubary
Banned
Medaka Box is a...confusing manga/anime for me, as far as whether I like it or not. If you asked me straight up, I'd say "Yes" but with big caveats. The plot is almost entirely nonsensical and the turn from school comedy to battle manga is a fucking breakneck one. Sometimes shit just happens. That's all I can really say to that. Shit just happens and you go "okay" and that's the anime.
But the humor is amusing, the powers are creative and silly and rarely are battles ever based around straight power since every fight is basically a mind game or play on words or fucking who knows sometimes.
It's just an explosion of "uh...sure...okay" and you are along for the ride. Sometimes it really really works and the fights are imaginative and crazy and awesome. And sometimes it REALLY REALLY doesn't and you have no fucking idea what is even happening anymore and then it ends stupidly and you just kinda don't know what that manga even was.
But the humor is amusing, the powers are creative and silly and rarely are battles ever based around straight power since every fight is basically a mind game or play on words or fucking who knows sometimes.
It's just an explosion of "uh...sure...okay" and you are along for the ride. Sometimes it really really works and the fights are imaginative and crazy and awesome. And sometimes it REALLY REALLY doesn't and you have no fucking idea what is even happening anymore and then it ends stupidly and you just kinda don't know what that manga even was.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Idolmaster CG 22
Wow there are so many characters. I don't even know the name of the girl who had a panic attack. The book idol? Sad that Ranko and Koume will never get an episode together, that 15 seconds is probably the best we will get.
Good episode. That ending though, Uzuki ;_;
MGS V's themes are just lame versions of the ones from 1984. Kojima bit off more then he could chew doing that.
Wow there are so many characters. I don't even know the name of the girl who had a panic attack. The book idol? Sad that Ranko and Koume will never get an episode together, that 15 seconds is probably the best we will get.
Good episode. That ending though, Uzuki ;_;
MGS V's themes are just lame versions of the ones from 1984. Kojima bit off more then he could chew doing that.
Yes, Kojima couldn't fully realize the everything he wanted in a perfect manner so he shouldn't have tried at all.
There's no moving a medium forward with your attitudes.
Of course Metal Gear Solid V isn't 1984. The best video games are never going to be as well written as the best books, but the same goes for every other medium.
"Lame" is certainly an overstatement, though.
It's not even as though the majority of the things in 1984 were new. Orwell had plenty of people ahead of him who were ambitious with the same kinds of motifs and themes, but could never attain the consistency and comprehensive greatness of his novel.
Without those "forefathers," of sorts, there likely wouldn't have been a 1984 in the way we know it.
There's no moving a medium forward with your attitudes.
Of course Metal Gear Solid V isn't 1984. The best video games are never going to be as well written as the best books, but the same goes for every other medium.
"Lame" is certainly an overstatement, though.
It's not even as though the majority of the things in 1984 were new. Orwell had plenty of people ahead of him who were ambitious with the same kinds of motifs and themes, but could never attain the consistency and comprehensive greatness of his novel.
Without those "forefathers," of sorts, there likely wouldn't have been a 1984 in the way we know it.
Cornbread78
Member
Dammit, another manga promo anime...
Been way too busy as of late to visit this thread until today. ^_^;;
Currently watching GATE, Charlotte and Wakakozake. Discovered the last one a few weeks ago, really loving it (as I'm a foodie)!
Went to SacAnime last weekend as a DJ friend from MOGRA came to the US to perform for the US for the first time. She brought me snacks that they are selling in cross promotion with wakako-zake!
https://twitter.com/chiezoooou/status/640774437885767680
Currently watching GATE, Charlotte and Wakakozake. Discovered the last one a few weeks ago, really loving it (as I'm a foodie)!
Went to SacAnime last weekend as a DJ friend from MOGRA came to the US to perform for the US for the first time. She brought me snacks that they are selling in cross promotion with wakako-zake!
I also spoke to the mangaka about these and she responded a second time to me in English.
https://twitter.com/chiezoooou/status/640774437885767680
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Soma 23
Return of the jiggles/foodgasm
So many scrubs. Gotta start and end with the real chefs I guess!
Next episodes the finale, time to pray for S2. Ends about where we all expected, I need to see those 1v1s tho
Well 4 and PW were pretty terrible as well writing wise so I dunno why I expected anything substantial from V. Trying to put the trailers together sequentially told a better story then what I've seen so far. I'm not sure if I wanted more plot stuff from V or less because there's not much there and what is there isn't good. Doesn't help that it's padded.
The gameplay is so great and fully realized that I will probably find myself excusing a lot of stuff I probably wouldn't otherwise though.
Return of the jiggles/foodgasm
So many scrubs. Gotta start and end with the real chefs I guess!
Next episodes the finale, time to pray for S2. Ends about where we all expected, I need to see those 1v1s tho
Well 4 and PW were pretty terrible as well writing wise so I dunno why I expected anything substantial from V. Trying to put the trailers together sequentially told a better story then what I've seen so far. I'm not sure if I wanted more plot stuff from V or less because there's not much there and what is there isn't good. Doesn't help that it's padded.
The gameplay is so great and fully realized that I will probably find myself excusing a lot of stuff I probably wouldn't otherwise though.
Joe Molotov
Member
KenjiGlove
Banned
How were the snacks? Did they make you go Pschuuuu-shuuuu~?
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Not enough people are watching Wakako-Zake btw
I've been disappointed by short animes way too many times, I don't even bother with them anymore.
KenjiGlove
Banned
Between Animator Expo and this show, (maybe Wakaba*Girl too) it's been a great time for shorts.
I like it when shows play around with their length, Ninja Slayer does this well for example, 13 minutes a week instead of 26 minutes keeps the show a bit more fresh, although there are a bunch of other problems with Ninja Slayer.
As for Wakako-Zake, it's just 4 minutes an episode, check it out, maybe you'll like it!
And if you don't you only wasted four minutes of your life, that's not too bad.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Shokugeki
I mean, I laughed at the Meat General in the comic, but the curry lady straddling the cannon cracked me up for some reason.
But yeah, goddamn they ratched up the lewd this week.
I mean, I laughed at the Meat General in the comic, but the curry lady straddling the cannon cracked me up for some reason.
But yeah, goddamn they ratched up the lewd this week.
Aaronrules380
Member
Yeah, it was pretty amazing
KenjiGlove: I haven't tried the snacks yet. Been pretty busy as of late. (Thought I'd get to use this weekend to recover/get caught up on stuff from last weekend - nope! Stuff all 3 days... sigh...) Hopefully next week or MAYBE Sunday night if I'm lucky after watching the new episode...
Gbraga: Can you name a few you've seen? I've been happy with the few series I've watched as I don't have much free time these days and always a backlog... but shows like Fight!! Cromartie High School, Astro Fighter Sunred and now I Can't Understand What My Husband is Saying are shorter than normal but well done for what they are and I love them as much if not more than most of the normal length series. Maybe due to time constraints they have to keep the pace going and so it doesn't let up and just be intensely focused.
Been pretty busy as of late. (Thought I'd get to use this weekend to recover/get caught up on stuff from last weekend - nope! Stuff all 3 days... sigh...) Hopefully next week or MAYBE Sunday night if I'm lucky after watching the new episode...Gbraga: Can you name a few you've seen? I've been happy with the few series I've watched as I don't have much free time these days and always a backlog... but shows like Fight!! Cromartie High School, Astro Fighter Sunred and now I Can't Understand What My Husband is Saying are shorter than normal but well done for what they are and I love them as much if not more than most of the normal length series. Maybe due to time constraints they have to keep the pace going and so it doesn't let up and just be intensely focused.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Symphogear GX 11
LOL so the strength Hibiki inherited from her father was essentially "everything will be daijoubu"
That cliffhanger, no shit. She's probably that giant mummy thing they fought at the beginning. Now bring back red hair!
LOL so the strength Hibiki inherited from her father was essentially "everything will be daijoubu"
That cliffhanger, no shit. She's probably that giant mummy thing they fought at the beginning. Now bring back red hair!
PoeticProse22
Member
Gatchaman Crowds Insight 9
This episode, though typically engaging, was rather inconsistent, detrimentally weakened by how restrained the storytelling continues to be, as the narrative momentum that was established two episodes ago has yet to fully ignite. As a result, what should quite easily be a crescendo within the story seems solely capable of maintaining the occasionally dull and confusedly paced status quo, which isn’t something I’d normally suggest for one of Nakamura‘s works. Of course, this entire season has felt oddly paced, often slipping into a listless tedium that seems perpetually uncertain of its narrative intentions, so the flaws within this episode weren’t exactly unexpected. The Kuu’s escalating infestation is perhaps the strongest aspect of the story at the moment, as their disturbing tendencies emphasize a thoroughly effective atmosphere; one that has largely been absent since the first season.
The public’s acceptance of Gelsadra’s ideals, though a bit ridiculous, was somewhat understandable, but the manner in which the majority of them so easily rationalized the
seems rather excessive. Society’s passive ignorance and inherent cruelty is certainly an intriguing thematic thread, but in pursuit of depicting the ruinous success of Gelsadra’s aspirations, the level of dissent voiced by the people appears to be effectively non-existent, which is fairly poor writing. Jou’s reckless attempt to
, though slightly admirable, is an amusingly constant bit of flawed characterization. The fight itself, existing as one of the few this season has provided, was reasonably well-crafted and engaging. The involvement of Sugane
was perhaps the most satisfying moment of the episode, since he had been utterly wasted as a character to that point.
The focus placed on Tsubasa has been incapable, at all times, of being either compelling or enjoyable, instead determined to rob her character of any individuality. This, along with her tedious characterization, results in a character that is wholly devoid of worth, destined to atone for the errors within her judgment only at the very end in a cliché attempt to instill in her development a redemption that she hasn’t remotely earned. Needless to say, as the makeshift heroine of this season, she has failed spectacularly in being anything more than a banal waste of time that is notably detrimental to the quality of this series. As such, the focus on her self-realization in this episode, though long-overdue, was hardly effective, existing merely as a tiresome distraction from the far more compelling elements of the narrative.
The potential elevation of Rizumu and VAPE as the climactic antagonist is a potentially dreary development. Having never displayed even a modicum of potential earlier in the season, it seems quite unlikely that this particular threat can become remotely interesting. Of course, merely appearing in two or three scenes throughout the previous five episodes doesn’t exactly help. The vaguely inconsistent nature of Rizumu’s motivations, as well, heavily detracts from the effectiveness of
. After all, albeit at the expense of society becoming “apes”, CROWDS’ dissolution was apparently all that he had desired and has seemingly accomplished, so it’s rather strange that he will likely become the final villain of this story. Perhaps he intends to assist Gatchaman in some way, though this seems unlikely. Since Hajime alluded to
, it appears evident that
, which, depending on the execution, might be a compelling development.
All in all, Gatchaman Crowds Insight remains a frustratingly disappointing, yet occasionally enjoyable, continuation of the first season, excelling primarily with Iwasaki‘s superb music and the bizarre nature of its world (which, in itself, is less pronounced than it once was). One of this season’s most egregious flaws is the storytelling, as it has been decidedly unremarkable throughout, absent any sort of consistent or even confident execution. The narrative, quite often, seems sloppily constructed, continuously reliant on a methodical approach to the telling of its story. Unfortunately, though deliberately paced stories are typically refreshing in the insightful exploration of their themes and characters, this particular tale is largely devoid of the skillful writing necessary to convey these elements in a thoughtful or satisfying fashion. Instead, what’s left is a highly repetitious story that seems incapable of illustrating its themes or the evolution of its characters with the slightest bit of subtlety or nuance. If Tsubasa is to be a substantial focus in the next episode, which the conclusion to this one appeared to foreshadow, hopefully it can manage a small amount of decency. Her grandfather will likely be heavily involved in the next step of her development, so it will, at the very least, be an improvement.
This episode, though typically engaging, was rather inconsistent, detrimentally weakened by how restrained the storytelling continues to be, as the narrative momentum that was established two episodes ago has yet to fully ignite. As a result, what should quite easily be a crescendo within the story seems solely capable of maintaining the occasionally dull and confusedly paced status quo, which isn’t something I’d normally suggest for one of Nakamura‘s works. Of course, this entire season has felt oddly paced, often slipping into a listless tedium that seems perpetually uncertain of its narrative intentions, so the flaws within this episode weren’t exactly unexpected. The Kuu’s escalating infestation is perhaps the strongest aspect of the story at the moment, as their disturbing tendencies emphasize a thoroughly effective atmosphere; one that has largely been absent since the first season.
The public’s acceptance of Gelsadra’s ideals, though a bit ridiculous, was somewhat understandable, but the manner in which the majority of them so easily rationalized the
Kuu’s savage tendencies
single-handedly defeat yet another enormously powerful enemy
as a sacrifice of sorts
The focus placed on Tsubasa has been incapable, at all times, of being either compelling or enjoyable, instead determined to rob her character of any individuality. This, along with her tedious characterization, results in a character that is wholly devoid of worth, destined to atone for the errors within her judgment only at the very end in a cliché attempt to instill in her development a redemption that she hasn’t remotely earned. Needless to say, as the makeshift heroine of this season, she has failed spectacularly in being anything more than a banal waste of time that is notably detrimental to the quality of this series. As such, the focus on her self-realization in this episode, though long-overdue, was hardly effective, existing merely as a tiresome distraction from the far more compelling elements of the narrative.
The potential elevation of Rizumu and VAPE as the climactic antagonist is a potentially dreary development. Having never displayed even a modicum of potential earlier in the season, it seems quite unlikely that this particular threat can become remotely interesting. Of course, merely appearing in two or three scenes throughout the previous five episodes doesn’t exactly help. The vaguely inconsistent nature of Rizumu’s motivations, as well, heavily detracts from the effectiveness of
his release from prison at the end of this episode
the protection of Gelsadra as a priority
Rizumu could attack Gelsadra
All in all, Gatchaman Crowds Insight remains a frustratingly disappointing, yet occasionally enjoyable, continuation of the first season, excelling primarily with Iwasaki‘s superb music and the bizarre nature of its world (which, in itself, is less pronounced than it once was). One of this season’s most egregious flaws is the storytelling, as it has been decidedly unremarkable throughout, absent any sort of consistent or even confident execution. The narrative, quite often, seems sloppily constructed, continuously reliant on a methodical approach to the telling of its story. Unfortunately, though deliberately paced stories are typically refreshing in the insightful exploration of their themes and characters, this particular tale is largely devoid of the skillful writing necessary to convey these elements in a thoughtful or satisfying fashion. Instead, what’s left is a highly repetitious story that seems incapable of illustrating its themes or the evolution of its characters with the slightest bit of subtlety or nuance. If Tsubasa is to be a substantial focus in the next episode, which the conclusion to this one appeared to foreshadow, hopefully it can manage a small amount of decency. Her grandfather will likely be heavily involved in the next step of her development, so it will, at the very least, be an improvement.
Soma - 23
Maruiiiiiiiii!
Can't believe next week is already last week. And it ends where we all expected it to end. Fingers crossed for a second season announcement!
Now, about this episode: Lewd. And hilarious. And entertaining. All the nicknames really cracked me up. Also, Kurokibas bandana-induced personality switches are pretty cool.
Maruiiiiiiiii!
Can't believe next week is already last week. And it ends where we all expected it to end. Fingers crossed for a second season announcement!
Now, about this episode: Lewd. And hilarious. And entertaining. All the nicknames really cracked me up. Also, Kurokibas bandana-induced personality switches are pretty cool.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Of course, everyone knows putting on a Bandana adds +10 to strength and ferocity. Ask Roronoa Zoro and Naked Snake
ShinRPGamer
Member
Infinite Ryvius 6-7
I'm getting quite a few Lord of the Flies vibes in these past two episodes. A conflict in leadership, Characters only using violence to solve things to name a few.
And it is kinda gratifying to see Yuki get a taste of his medicine.
I'm getting quite a few Lord of the Flies vibes in these past two episodes. A conflict in leadership, Characters only using violence to solve things to name a few.
And it is kinda gratifying to see Yuki get a taste of his medicine.
Ryvius is a cool show.
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