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Summer Anime 2016 |OT| Makes Me Happy When Skies Are Grey
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Orange 12
That's a bit ridiculous explanation for time travelling letters. Not that I expected anything different.
That's a bit ridiculous explanation for time travelling letters. Not that I expected anything different.
I think I'd prefer if the show didn't have the flash forwards of the alternate universe at all.
I liked the flashbacks of the bad ending though. The scene with the phone was devastating.
Orange 12
Okay, we need to do a show of hands here. Does anyone actually like Kakeru?
While I can agree that he got a bad hand dealt to him and that his story is sad, he's just an awful character, damn. And he did absolutely nothing to these people (specially Naho) to fixate on him like they are, even 10 years into the future. Naho makes herself look more ridiculous every single scene she shares with him, and her friends endorse it.
And please, show, don't try to explain time travel if you're not at least a bit commited to it. If you want to use it as a plot device, by all means do it, but if you're gonna try to explain it, don't just shrug it off as
If anything, I'm happy that Kakeru dies in the other {infinite-1} timelines.
Okay, we need to do a show of hands here. Does anyone actually like Kakeru?
While I can agree that he got a bad hand dealt to him and that his story is sad, he's just an awful character, damn. And he did absolutely nothing to these people (specially Naho) to fixate on him like they are, even 10 years into the future. Naho makes herself look more ridiculous every single scene she shares with him, and her friends endorse it.
And please, show, don't try to explain time travel if you're not at least a bit commited to it. If you want to use it as a plot device, by all means do it, but if you're gonna try to explain it, don't just shrug it off as
"let's write letters to our past selves and dump them somewhere in the Bermuda Triangle and hope that in one of the infinite timelines it appears right at everyone's doorsteps".
If anything, I'm happy that Kakeru dies in the other {infinite-1} timelines.
names2hard4you
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Has Orange explained why uh... Why it's called 'Orange'? I don't think I remember at any point this being explained lol
One more.
Because it's sweet, sour and sorrowful, just like an orange.
Once upon a time Kakeru was going to get drinks for everyone
He asked Naho what she wanted
She said orange juice
That's it
Because they want to avoid scurvy.
names2hard4you
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Admiral Woofington
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The kid's mom killed herself, seemingly directly because of Kakeru. She felt she was being a burden to him so she ended it. A teenager is allowed some angst when that kind of shit is put on him, wouldn't you say? It isn't just a bad hand, it is the shittiest of shit hands. His friends understand this, which is why they stand by him even when he is a bit of a dick to them, because he is dealing with some shit. Kakeru is a nice guy who is processing some shit even an adult would have trouble coping with. So yes he is trying to push people away because he feels he is nothing but a source of sorrow, like he was to his mom (or so he thinks), which makes him act dickish, and there is a reason for that. The friends are trying their best to pull him out of depression, and because they are teenagers they have a hard time at it, they haven't the confidence or experience to cope with this. Naho is a shy girl with a crush, talking about feelings is hard enough for her, and here she is desperately trying to find the words to help this grieving guy move on.
Admiral Woofington
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Orange #12
I wasn't expecting much but
Whatever could be worse.
After last week kind of shitty episode,
I wasn't expecting much but
lol at how they were able to send the letters back in time.
After last week kind of shitty episode,
I did like the flashbacks of the "bad ending." The last messages from his mom and him breaking down, before ending up getting killed is pretty sad.
Re:Zero 25
Thoroughly enjoyed it, possibly because I seemed to have missed the spoilers other people were discussing. If it was supposed to end a different way, they probably wrote this ending because they wanted a proper ending in case it wasn't picked up for a 2nd season, and I'm totally fine with that. The episode delivered as far as I'm concerned.
Thoroughly enjoyed it, possibly because I seemed to have missed the spoilers other people were discussing. If it was supposed to end a different way, they probably wrote this ending because they wanted a proper ending in case it wasn't picked up for a 2nd season, and I'm totally fine with that. The episode delivered as far as I'm concerned.
I wouldn't be surprised if it was 2 or 3 years for more material to be released.RE Zero 25
So.. I read that not a lot of people liked it but I think it was a good ending.
So season 2 in about one year?
StoneHeart
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Apparently Arc 4 is longer then Arc 1 to 3 combined. We shall see though, I'm gonna hope season 2 air in 2 years.
GoldCrusader
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Tales of Zestiria the X 11
A fantastic episodes that emphasised the great moment with Ufotable amazing visuals. Mikleo/Sorey and Lailah/Edna conversation were fantastic and helped pushed Sorey as a character and his dynamic with the group.
And damn, that war segment! Loved that they actually use the move from the game like Arrow Squall.
Lord of Calamity!!!
A fantastic episodes that emphasised the great moment with Ufotable amazing visuals. Mikleo/Sorey and Lailah/Edna conversation were fantastic and helped pushed Sorey as a character and his dynamic with the group.
And damn, that war segment! Loved that they actually use the move from the game like Arrow Squall.
Lord of Calamity!!!
The problem is that most of the time he's being unsufferable. I can understand Naho being shy and his friends being sympathetic, but only to a point.
In the original timeline, they didn't know about his problems, and Kakeru was a jerk regardless. Even if you say that his shitty hand entitles him to it (which doesn't, by the way), there's a line you have to draw. This is not a life long friend who suddenly changed. This is an acquaintace at best who, from the first day at school acted like that. And let's not forget that it was the already stabilished group that tried to make him join (and keep being on) the group. That's why I ask... why? Why are they taking shit and insisting on him? What did he ever do to this group that was portrayed to me, the viewer, to think he's worth their friendship? They fixated on him for no reason, kept being shat on, and kept insisting on it.
In the show's timeline they know about what's going on with him, and while they are trying to change the future, they're constantly just letting him be selfish. This entire episode was Naho going up to him all apologetic and him flat-out ignoring her at almost every scene. The one scene he didn't ignore her was when she apologized, then it followed to a scene where she talked a bit, and he dismissed her shortly after. It's been like that from the beginning. There's a really blurred line there if they're doing it because they feel an obligation to do it since know that he'll die if they don't or if they're doing it because they really like him.
You have to be careful with people in these situations (even more in this case, that they know he will have suicidal tendencies), but not too careful. Starting from his mother, that let him talk that way with her. Then his grandmother, even if he apologized after the fact. Then everyone else. Someone needs to raise their voice with him and tell him to stop being a spoiled brat, because no one should have to take on his behavior quietly, because that's certainly not helping anyone.
Copper
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RE Zero 25
So.. I read that not a lot of people liked it but I think it was a good ending.
So season 2 in about one year?
Only reason why some people didn't like it was because they didn't show a specific scene that would have caused a lot of dismay. Personally I'm glad they ended it cleanly like this because it makes the season feel more complete. There still are a lot more questions but I'm ok with how it ended. I'd say atleast give it 1.5-2 years.
EndlessSky
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RE Zero 25
So.. I read that not a lot of people liked it but I think it was a good ending.
So season 2 in about one year?
From what I gather from the reddit thread, the anime was following the LN, which ended (or is currently at?) where the anime ended, except it had 2 extra sentences at the end that would have led to a real cliffhanger ending. The web novel is further ahead, but I dunno by how much. Attack on Titan took 4 years for another season, so the wait may be long for us. Really hope it ends up getting another season though, really like the show.
Copper
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If people are really interested in what happens next in Re: Zero this guy is translating the web novel.
https://translationchicken.com/2016/09/12/rezero-arc-3-interlude-ii-lets-eat-12/
I'm just curious what is next for White Fox, hopefully Steins; Gate 0
https://translationchicken.com/2016/09/12/rezero-arc-3-interlude-ii-lets-eat-12/
I'm just curious what is next for White Fox, hopefully Steins; Gate 0
Admiral Woofington
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An anime based off Ninetales the pokemon
PdotMichael
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I think that magical girl anime.
ThatChairMan
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Active Raid S2 11
Inagi status: absolutely wrecked. Jirou and Liko finally get their chance to shine as well. And of course Bird is actually alive and ready to fuck everything up. Looking forward to the finale next week, really loved how this show ended up.
And I absolutely love the Sena shenanigans with his crazy ex.
Inagi status: absolutely wrecked. Jirou and Liko finally get their chance to shine as well. And of course Bird is actually alive and ready to fuck everything up. Looking forward to the finale next week, really loved how this show ended up.
And I absolutely love the Sena shenanigans with his crazy ex.
Arby 'n' the Chief
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Re:zero 25
Great episode! Subaru was badass the way he took down Betelgeuse
RIP beatlejuice your supposed waifu doesn't think of you at all lol
I find it amusing that they cut off that "one" scene after subaru's confession just to make it seem like a happy ending and not a cliffhanger.
It's gonna be a pain to wait for season 2
Great episode! Subaru was badass the way he took down Betelgeuse
RIP beatlejuice your supposed waifu doesn't think of you at all lol
I find it amusing that they cut off that "one" scene after subaru's confession just to make it seem like a happy ending and not a cliffhanger.
It's gonna be a pain to wait for season 2
Watch more good anime.
SliceSabre
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Its totally just as fair to be on someone's top anime they've watched as any other anime.
I hate that statement because it implies that if that person watched more anime they'd see it wasn't good. But I've watched hundreds of anime series and I could confidently say this could be in my top 20.
MetroidPrimeRib
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heybots good though
Yeah think I see how crazy it gets, but lol at the opening there.
Edit: *sees next scene* Oh my god.XD
Is this why you backed down on Puck?
Copper
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Of course it's fair to someone to fill their all time list with LN dreck if they enjoyed it, it's still going to make me question if they've watched anything other than that.
GoldCrusader
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http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...ikaru-utada-song-features-unused-cuts/.106612
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5HdwnJoq6w
I know general consensus on animegaf seem to be 3.33 was bad, but I liked it and this video is fantastic! So if they are any 3.33 fan out there do look at it, it's only up for 24 hours. That theme song...soooo good!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5HdwnJoq6w
I know general consensus on animegaf seem to be 3.33 was bad, but I liked it and this video is fantastic! So if they are any 3.33 fan out there do look at it, it's only up for 24 hours. That theme song...soooo good!
Yes.
I was hoping, sardonically, that this would be a Kaworu/Shinji video and... it is! Based Utada da gawdiss
As said before, ending on the part that they did, mere moments before the big reveal, makes sense. There isn't going a season 2 anytime soon unless the author starts pumping out LNs every month (which he could considering how far ahead the WN is apparently). A lot, LOT of people would be pissed if they ended with the twist, then no announcement of a season 2. This is White Fox after all (where the hell is my Devil is a Part-Timer second season). Even having enough material might not net a successful show a second season. Also, the twist could potentially affect sales of a certain character's merchandise. Said character has like 4 figures being made by big figure making companies, not to mention body pillows and shit. It was a good business decision to end where they ended. Now just people who pick up the LNs/WNs can be heartbroken.
cj_iwakura
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A really bad one, yes. The anime is all the better for its removal. Heck, there's no reason to play the VN now that the show's out.
Said character is Puck right?
I'm going to collect all the Puck figures and body pillows and towels.
The studios don't make the call about whether a show gets a sequel or not.
NCR Redslayer
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spice and wolf still burns my soul.
i hope that anniversary book is still available in 2 weeks
manfestival
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since re:zero and berserk just ended(mob psycho almost there)... I guess now is the time to start on garo since it was an overwhelming yes on the show
hosannainexcelsis
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Heybot's existence is a mystery.
Arby 'n' the Chief
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I agree but given Re:Zeros absurd popularity a season 2 is a given at this point or at least I hope so.
and HOLY SHIT I finally read what happens to Rem and Crusch and i gotta say the
arc bishops of greed and gluttony are absolutely terrifying given their strength and dialogue while beatlejuice always came off as more wacky than scary. I was shocked when Ley (gluttony) said that he could just make another White whale also REEEEM NOOO they were gonna leave you alone why did you attack them ;_;
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