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Summer Anime 2016 |OT| Makes Me Happy When Skies Are Grey
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Cornbread78
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Nice! Guess I'll try to coordinate with my friends so that I can try purchasing the tickets later today. We leave Tokyo and head towards Osaka on the night of the 24th, so if anything we'll probably be there in the afternoon if we can. Otherwise, we might have to attend on the 22nd or 23rd, but I'm definitely not going to be missing out on this!
Cornbread78
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MikeHattsu
Member
If you want goods you should probably go in the morning at 10:00.
Did it improve past the first three episodes?
nope. wysiwg
What you see is weekly garbage?
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
delete dimb.
one of us
nintendoman58
Member
Maybe because despite it being another run-of-the-mill CGDCT show, it doesn't take place in another freaking high school club room for once, and it has more diversity than others as well.
At least that's the impression I got from the little I've seen of it.
Cornbread78
Member
It's the first time I've ever seen an anime ship two adult females, lol. Well, of course it's still "unofficial" but yeah, they will hook up in the final couple episodes, lol.
Pretty accurate.
Pretty accurate.
that and it had some really well executed jokes/hilarious reactions paired with nice characters - Aoba's innocence and her presumptions towards work adds a lot to the charm
as someone who watched Yuru Yuri in parallel this has significantly less yuri moments
I assume these happen from episode four onward.
Cornbread78
Member
It's never very funny. The characters are well designed and likable, which maybe goes far enough for me. I should just watch more Amanchu though.
SliceSabre
Banned
No anime is ever very funny.
There are a handful that are worth a sensible chuckle every now and then.
There are a handful that are worth a sensible chuckle every now and then.
Yes, past the first three episodes.
I think one of the more memorable ones was
when the motion team (genki)girl fantasizes about being the president of the company, following which everyone say they'd leave the company if she was one leaving her devastated (we see her fantasy visually breaking down hilariously).
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
I want to know how Doga kobo manage to do that in almost every slice of life anime they made.
I wonder if there's any interview about how their studio work.
New game latest
Aoba just now realizing that she is a wageslave. Ah well, such is the reality of VG industry. Nice to see nene worried about Aoba. Hifumi and Ahagon remain best girls.
Lol, that Aoba face after ED song is greaaat.
Joe Molotov
Member
Not even Mars of Destruction?
Aaronrules380
Member
Someone clearly never watched Gintama
Or otherwise has shit taste
dimb flaemed at him and tried to blew him up. But then the waifu gifs fell and they were trapped and not able to flame.
No! I must kill the otaku he shouted
The radio said No, dimb. You are the otaku
GoldCrusader
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project itoh Harmony
I feel like I was suppose to feel some things while watching this, but I never felt much of anything else then bored and lost. Sure, some images were shocking and all but they never got me. From the looks of it though that ending was quite depressing.
Barakamon 2-END
This was funny, full of happiness and was super pretty. I really liked Handa, Naru and the rest of the villagers. They all felt unique and intesresting. Also boy did I tell how pretty this show is?
Garo the animation 1-4
This is fine. I like the characters designs so far and the fights look cool. It's a shame I'm not very fond of the music in the opening since it looks so nice and cool, it is also one of the rare jam project songs I don't really like. The ending is cool though.
I feel like I was suppose to feel some things while watching this, but I never felt much of anything else then bored and lost. Sure, some images were shocking and all but they never got me. From the looks of it though that ending was quite depressing.
Barakamon 2-END
This was funny, full of happiness and was super pretty. I really liked Handa, Naru and the rest of the villagers. They all felt unique and intesresting. Also boy did I tell how pretty this show is?
Garo the animation 1-4
This is fine. I like the characters designs so far and the fights look cool. It's a shame I'm not very fond of the music in the opening since it looks so nice and cool, it is also one of the rare jam project songs I don't really like. The ending is cool though.
Death ̶N̶o̶t̶e̶ Parade 10-12 END
Hmm, its (somewhat deliberate) misunderstanding of humans and consequently, the spitefully deceptive test of judgement with a binary output left a sour taste in my mouth early on and unfortunately it stuck around way longer than expected.
Despite the show admitting to those fundamental flaws which was also core to its overarching plot I was not a fan of how indulgent it was before the revelation was made. I couldn't really feel the gravity of the drama involving those being judged knowing how wrong everything already is at a fundamental level. The second episode talked about the subtleties of human emotion which was very interesting to watch and hear but that moment was brief and is undermined by the more glaring issues with the plot.
Through the course of the show, I had hoped for two things: one being its admittance to misunderstanding people which was a tad late but it took place really well. Secondly, I had hoped it would question its binary output - does it really acknowledge that their current criteria for executing a person's judgement implies that everyone is capable of reincarnation, heaven or what not. This was not explicit in the show at the very least and I am a little disappointed at that considering how significant it is to the overarching plot.
The show's excuse for their judgement system was cited to be because it was basically easier and that human empathy will only make it difficult for them to perform their role. It was also implied that they officially disregard any understanding or knowledge of how the world is from a moral/philosophical point of view. Implications are cool things to present/talk about a universe but I don't really think they are a good thing for something so fundamental to its setting.
My qualms aside, I will admit to some episodes being genuine entertaining and intense albeit they were few and I felt it really could've used more of them early on. It was nice to see Decim finally gain an understanding of humans through empathy with his experience interacting and observing Chiyuki so the conclusion was good in one sense.
It is terrific in terms of character animation as it showcased it a wide range of situations - nuanced, emotionally agitated and even during an intense action sequence. It's definitely a treat for sakuga fans.
Overall I really like the narrative goals but I am so not happy with the way it was progressed and presented. From what I had heard, I had high hopes for this show and I going by what I saw, I don't think I overestimated it. It just didn't go well with me.
Hmm, its (somewhat deliberate) misunderstanding of humans and consequently, the spitefully deceptive test of judgement with a binary output left a sour taste in my mouth early on and unfortunately it stuck around way longer than expected.
Despite the show admitting to those fundamental flaws which was also core to its overarching plot I was not a fan of how indulgent it was before the revelation was made. I couldn't really feel the gravity of the drama involving those being judged knowing how wrong everything already is at a fundamental level. The second episode talked about the subtleties of human emotion which was very interesting to watch and hear but that moment was brief and is undermined by the more glaring issues with the plot.
Through the course of the show, I had hoped for two things: one being its admittance to misunderstanding people which was a tad late but it took place really well. Secondly, I had hoped it would question its binary output - does it really acknowledge that their current criteria for executing a person's judgement implies that everyone is capable of reincarnation, heaven or what not. This was not explicit in the show at the very least and I am a little disappointed at that considering how significant it is to the overarching plot.
The show's excuse for their judgement system was cited to be because it was basically easier and that human empathy will only make it difficult for them to perform their role. It was also implied that they officially disregard any understanding or knowledge of how the world is from a moral/philosophical point of view. Implications are cool things to present/talk about a universe but I don't really think they are a good thing for something so fundamental to its setting.
My qualms aside, I will admit to some episodes being genuine entertaining and intense albeit they were few and I felt it really could've used more of them early on. It was nice to see Decim finally gain an understanding of humans through empathy with his experience interacting and observing Chiyuki so the conclusion was good in one sense.
It is terrific in terms of character animation as it showcased it a wide range of situations - nuanced, emotionally agitated and even during an intense action sequence. It's definitely a treat for sakuga fans.
Overall I really like the narrative goals but I am so not happy with the way it was progressed and presented. From what I had heard, I had high hopes for this show and I going by what I saw, I don't think I overestimated it. It just didn't go well with me.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
The main issue is that Shirobako set a pretty high bar for this type of show.
There's gotta be some sort of subliminal brainwashing, because it's so goddamn uninspired
And yet I can't stop watching
hosannainexcelsis
Member
New Game is a fluffy cute girl 4-koma. It's serialized in a Manga Time Kirara magazine after all. So despite being set in a workplace, it's a very different kind of work from Shirobako, which is a conflict-filled workplace drama fundamentally grounded in the real world despite fanciful embellishments.
MikeHattsu
Member
So, will Stella no Mahou be better or worse than New Game? 
Copper
Member
Hibike! Euphonium 1-13
Finally got around to watching this so I have the second season to watch in the fall.
Really solid series. As someone who's been heavily involved in high school band I can relate a lot to what the characters are going though. I really loved how detailed everything is this series was. The instruments we're very well drawn and I'm not sure but it sounded like that actually had real concert bands play for music. I really like how they went the extra mile here and it pays off. Looking forward to the next season. The yuri baiting is strong.
Finally got around to watching this so I have the second season to watch in the fall.
Really solid series. As someone who's been heavily involved in high school band I can relate a lot to what the characters are going though. I really loved how detailed everything is this series was. The instruments we're very well drawn and I'm not sure but it sounded like that actually had real concert bands play for music. I really like how they went the extra mile here and it pays off. Looking forward to the next season. The yuri baiting is strong.
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
Exactly. Last time i checked, new game never talked about the glory of exterior collisions.
SliceSabre
Banned
Yup. At no point have I felt that New Game was pretending to be anything outside of a cute girls doing cute things except the girls are in their 20s and set in a video game dev company.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
You don't need to go the drama route, you can easily stick to more slice-of-life comedy without having to be shallow. But given the source material, there wasn't any real hope for New Game to begin with in that regard.
Though I fullly admit I have higher standards on the subject since a good portion of my career was in game development.
Aikatsu! Stars 21
I didn't think too much about Yume's "power" at first because there really wasn't much to make of it before besides it making her give incredible performances despite her limited skill like some sort of Idol Tebow. Which, frankly, doesn't even need to be a "power". It could just be Yume performing best in an actual stage than in her training and practicing.
But it's a power, and apparently, this power is limited (much like Tebow). Except that if she uses this power too much/runs out of it/doesn't learn to control it, she will die. Like, actually die. At least that's what the headmaster's comment about "repeating the tragedy" seemed to imply.
So yeah, this element, assuming I'm understanding this correctly (and the show has still barely expounded on what this actually is), is stupid and I hate it. Too much drama is the one thing I don't want in my Aikatsu! and this screams it.
And somehow Hime is involved? I dunno. Maybe I'm misunderstanding and this is all way more benign than I'm making it out to be. Still, at least right now, I'd prefer if they just left this out altogether.
I didn't think too much about Yume's "power" at first because there really wasn't much to make of it before besides it making her give incredible performances despite her limited skill like some sort of Idol Tebow. Which, frankly, doesn't even need to be a "power". It could just be Yume performing best in an actual stage than in her training and practicing.
But it's a power, and apparently, this power is limited (much like Tebow). Except that if she uses this power too much/runs out of it/doesn't learn to control it, she will die. Like, actually die. At least that's what the headmaster's comment about "repeating the tragedy" seemed to imply.
So yeah, this element, assuming I'm understanding this correctly (and the show has still barely expounded on what this actually is), is stupid and I hate it. Too much drama is the one thing I don't want in my Aikatsu! and this screams it.
And somehow Hime is involved? I dunno. Maybe I'm misunderstanding and this is all way more benign than I'm making it out to be. Still, at least right now, I'd prefer if they just left this out altogether.
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
Even though my tolerance of cute girls doing cute things isnt high, I'll see where it goes.
petran79
Banned
Watching the 3x3 Eyes 25th anniversary promo, I wish they'd adapt this too to a TV series, after Ushio and Tora. Though it would require a competent studio and at least 50 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGOZWnZ3sYo
https://youtu.be/AawTcfEKi0c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGOZWnZ3sYo
https://youtu.be/AawTcfEKi0c
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
There needs to be a crossover between Euphonium and Shigatsu Kimi no Uso. Have an older Kousei transfer in as the keyboard/piano dude.
Cornbread78
Member
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
I'd watch that for a dollar.
Hopefully people enjoy this one instead of complaining about baiting or complaining about the people complaining about baiting.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Kousei's advanced skill and talent would attract Kousaka's attention so hard all the current ships would instantly sink to the ocean floor.
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