Theonik
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It was not an official release of the show, it was made as a tribute by fans in the BBC. Pretty high production values though.
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Summer Anime 2016 |OT| Makes Me Happy When Skies Are Grey
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Austriacus
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*cough*
You should give I Shall Seal The Heavens a try. Nearing the 900 translated chapters mark and still going strong.
But yeah, most of them are repetitive and shallow as fuck.
But on the other hand I suppose that is what happens if you have to churn out 2 chapters a day.
Yeah ive read some of it, its in the queue. I mean theres no way to miss it, its like the most popular one right now.
But it sort of is the exeption that proves the rule and even then, it has a lot of the tropes.
Training, sects everywhere, super mythical items and main characters always end up immortal.
I'd say that's more a part of the genre than just tropes. Xianxia literally translates to Immortal Hero.
Austriacus
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I worded that poorly. I mean they do to much god dam XianXia in chinese novels
Yona of the Dawn 15-17
New arc isn't bad too, promising start and the dragon is a pretty cool character.
I really liked episodes 15 and 16 as Soo-won continues to exhibit a lot of charisma. I thought they overdid it with pointing out how kind and peaceful he was, but the pay off was worth it and I didn't expect that not just the mock battle, but everything he did had a reason. It makes the future encounter with Yona a lot more interesting. Also, the Earth General's wife was so young and cute, she looks like his daughter. lol
New arc isn't bad too, promising start and the dragon is a pretty cool character.
Cornbread78
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I'm probably not going to bother, but If I did, does anyone have any ideas for another Lets Watch?
Well, that's true xD
Finished my Madoka Magcia rewatch.
I most rewatched to confrim that it's still my favorite anime ,which it is.
Although, Utena is really extremely close second place.
Since I'm in a mood for more magical girls I also plan to start watching Heartcatch Precure! and started rewatching Princess Tutu (hopefully this time it can make into my top 5 or 10).
I most rewatched to confrim that it's still my favorite anime ,which it is.
Although, Utena is really extremely close second place.
Since I'm in a mood for more magical girls I also plan to start watching Heartcatch Precure! and started rewatching Princess Tutu (hopefully this time it can make into my top 5 or 10).
A good slightly older show named Sword Art Online.
Yeah, I found this weird too. An important plot development happens off screen and Fango becomes a deus ex machina... Eeeeeh.
Well I enjoyed Tokyo Ravens, so I might suggest that.
Cornbread78
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Wolf's Rain ep.7
Flower girl, meet wolf boys, wolf boys meet the flower girl you've been smelling. I guess like typical wild wolves, we will get sone manly in-fighting to get the flower girl on the way to Paradise?
Flower girl, meet wolf boys, wolf boys meet the flower girl you've been smelling. I guess like typical wild wolves, we will get sone manly in-fighting to get the flower girl on the way to Paradise?
I hope that Nordic song of the flower puts you to sleep. It's so good, haha
hosannainexcelsis
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Red Garden 8
A sweet episode, probably the most relaxed one yet. Seeing these girls who normally wouldn't have talked to each other bond over their shared burden is the best part of the show, so I was happy to have a full episode focused on that. The singing continues to be not handled particularly well, however.
A sweet episode, probably the most relaxed one yet. Seeing these girls who normally wouldn't have talked to each other bond over their shared burden is the best part of the show, so I was happy to have a full episode focused on that. The singing continues to be not handled particularly well, however.
Cornbread78
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Wolf's Rain ep.8
Oh, what a sweet luliby to put the boys asleep, lol. Strange meeting with an old flower person in the city warning Chesa not to go with the wolves since it will ultimately lead to destruction.. Well, too bad, Chesa got permission from all the boys to tag along all the way to Paradise, lol.
I made it out awake somehow, lol.
Oh, what a sweet luliby to put the boys asleep, lol. Strange meeting with an old flower person in the city warning Chesa not to go with the wolves since it will ultimately lead to destruction.. Well, too bad, Chesa got permission from all the boys to tag along all the way to Paradise, lol.
I made it out awake somehow, lol.
Mob Pyscho 93
Great episode. If the next one's also good, I think this show will get to a 50:50 ration in quality. The problem is that the disparity is just too big between the good episodes and the bad ones. The forced humour really doesn't do it for me, but this episode hit out of the park and everything was great, up until another good cliffhanger.
Great episode. If the next one's also good, I think this show will get to a 50:50 ration in quality. The problem is that the disparity is just too big between the good episodes and the bad ones. The forced humour really doesn't do it for me, but this episode hit out of the park and everything was great, up until another good cliffhanger.
Hellwarden
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Arslan Season 2 Finished
So the second season of Arslan ends with yet more build-up. The biggest scenes is probably Hilmes finally snatching the historical prize that is Rukhnabad. Something that will no doubt give weight to his claim that the throne is rightfully his. His followers are certainly impressed, practically falling to their knees over it. It's a big moment. So why does this feel like a side note in the story? Why was dealing with a corrupt merchant who we'll probably never see again given such narrative weight? Narsus doesn't come out of it particularly changed. Grabbing this sea port is...neat, I guess. Now all this isn't to say I didn't enjoy this season. I did, but it was a frivolous forgettable type of fun. If this isn't continued in any animated form, then this season isn't worth watching. The finale of the first season ended on a much more palatable note.
Oh yeah, the sword.
So the second season of Arslan ends with yet more build-up. The biggest scenes is probably Hilmes finally snatching the historical prize that is Rukhnabad. Something that will no doubt give weight to his claim that the throne is rightfully his. His followers are certainly impressed, practically falling to their knees over it. It's a big moment. So why does this feel like a side note in the story? Why was dealing with a corrupt merchant who we'll probably never see again given such narrative weight? Narsus doesn't come out of it particularly changed. Grabbing this sea port is...neat, I guess. Now all this isn't to say I didn't enjoy this season. I did, but it was a frivolous forgettable type of fun. If this isn't continued in any animated form, then this season isn't worth watching. The finale of the first season ended on a much more palatable note.
Cornbread78
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Wolfs Rain ep.9
Man, that old man needs to pay more attention to Blue and stop his crazy anti-wolf ways. Poor Blue got pummeled out there by those asshole soldiers out hunti g for flower girl.
Man, that old man needs to pay more attention to Blue and stop his crazy anti-wolf ways. Poor Blue got pummeled out there by those asshole soldiers out hunti g for flower girl.
manfestival
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Are you shiro t poison?
Going back to this (and this is directed at everyone), what're some other animegaf darlings? Not looking for the obvious stuff like Evangelion or Kill Me Baby but more along the lines of Hyouka or Flowers of Evil?
Your last points, they make me sad. Cause you are right, we will never get the continuation.
hosannainexcelsis
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Current AnimeGAF is too all over the place to have darlings, but if you look at AOTY voting results from 2014 and earlier they clearly show what managed to gain general appreciation in the community. Aside from the two you mention, Yamato 2199 is one of the first things that comes to mind.
Yeah, Takumi isn't just being a jerk for the sake of being a jerk, he's just someone who's confident in his own abilities and certain that he knows better than anyone else. The dynamic between his desire to be independent and the demands of authority and simple personal relationships around him are what make the series so interesting.
Well, I mean the current posters might see the darlings in a more sardonic light and likely offer up some titles as artsy shit.
The Illiterati
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So people mentioned that R.O.D.: Read or Die might get another series...which reminded me I loved these OVAS way back in 2001 when they came out...and I didn't even know it ever got a series! Is it worth checking out for a fan of the OVAs?
Cornbread78
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GoldCrusader
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A animegaf darling would be something all of animegaf likes right? Does something like this actually exist?
Cornbread78
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Dedication Through Light
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[91 Days] ELISA Rain or Shine MV was posted (short) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBuOAeaZXjA&feature=youtu.be
Unfortunately Ill have to use the powers of make believe to imagine how it looks and sounds since Sony Music Japan hates Americans
Unfortunately Ill have to use the powers of make believe to imagine how it looks and sounds since Sony Music Japan hates Americans
nintendoman58
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Would Rakugo or Shirobako be one of them?
Both are good answers.
names2hard4you
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Everyone on here loves Hyouka, except for those who don't. Their opinion doesn't matter though, so there's that.
No, there is no one end-all or be-all show here. Tastes are varied. You can probably find a few that a vast majority of people like, but not THE ONE.
No, there is no one end-all or be-all show here. Tastes are varied. You can probably find a few that a vast majority of people like, but not THE ONE.
zswordsman
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No.....
yes
Dedication Through Light
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Tsuritama? Eccentric Family?
To me at least looking back at earlier votes, the top 10's seem full of all the old expected titles.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/search.php?searchid=19100127
Hard to judge 'darlings' though I guess. Certainly its rare to see titles with overwhelming popularity. Though there are strata, such as 2012 where we got:
#5 there goes down to 260.
Unrelated, I do find the 2010 vote interesting in part because its mixed media.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=30099253&postcount=116
Plus, with some of the fragile egos and power tripping involved from some of the people, there were times where I just sided with Takumi. Also, he sort of reminds me of me when I am at my worst, hahaha.
Cornbread78
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Hmm, interesting premise.
Could be a lot of fun, but it would probably end up a complete shit-post fest unless it was moderated dailfes
Would love to get some peeps from the gaming side to join in and experience at least season 1, lol.
GoldCrusader
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I have been thinking which show aren't really hated by anybody and I though of HAIKYU.
Would Haikyu qualify as a animegaf darling?
Would Haikyu qualify as a animegaf darling?
Kokoro Connect
Though it might unsell some people, I do kind of consider it pretty damn close to a anime Harry Potter..
I hate on haikyu, but I don't hate it so maybe?
I just fail to comprehend how such a generic sports show gets so much praise when so many other far better ones are barely talked about
I guess good animation is more important than a good story an actual enjoyable characters >.> (I don't think the story or characters are bad just not all that interesting or enjoyable)baby steps and chihiyafaru season 3 when?
MetroidPrimeRib
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No but Mad Bull 34 would.
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