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Summer Anime 2016 |OT| Makes Me Happy When Skies Are Grey
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You'd vote for a bus?
Joe Molotov
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Illya was a character from Fate/Stay Night iirc. Too bad she never got her own show.
Is Felt Trump?
Damn... Savage and true...
SliceSabre
Banned
They got my vote if they can promise a catboy in every home.
Hellwarden
Member
*sees All Out is confirmed for 25 episodes, sees new image*
...Is his hair actually supposed to look like that?
The guys in the front are fine I guess, but that design in the back looks awful.
...Is his hair actually supposed to look like that?
The guys in the front are fine I guess, but that design in the back looks awful.
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
How god, looks like Erin 14 is a recap... but it has new scenes? I hate when it happens.
Kemono no Souja Erin?
If so, yeh. this anime is kinda annoying with how many times the backstory intro is played but then diverges into something relevant to the episode so you gotta be careful about skipping.
That episode 14 is that sort of recap episode, yeh. It's particularly odd because it replays sequences that previously had an OP track insert and now goes with a much more appropriate mood piece.
Forgot mentioning that previously actually.
Cornbread78
Member
How god, looks like Erin 14 is a recap... but it has new scenes? I hate when it happens.
Is Erin as good as Moribito? I've wanted to watch it since I finished Moribito, but it is pretty damn long, lol.
Damn I didn't expect them to announce anything so soon, especially a movie. Is Prisma Illya actually really popular in Japan? Or is it just because it's Fate/Nasuverse? Flashback arc is gooood though too bad it'll take ages to see a subbed version.
I imagine the guy in the back will be doing a lot of the mauling and tackling.
Honestly, this seems a pretty bad season to launch a new fujosport, there is a lot of competition.
HoneyWorks romantic feature film "Ive Always Liked You comes to Crunchyroll 10/4 from our friends at @AniplexUSA
This sounds like a sappy film for Kiritobread.
;P
This sounds like a sappy film for Kiritobread.
;P
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
Good, the "hard" part is over.
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
SliceSabre
Banned
I suddenly want some chicken thighs right now.
I'm sure it's not quality, but from what I've gathered it should be at least watchable.
Cornbread78
Member
LOLOLOLOL.
too many gifs for this show out there that are borderline.. I won't sully the house now though.
It's definitely watchable..
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
Oh sure if you like the bad parts of SAO.
Time to gush
Hidamari Sketch x365 + specials
I managed to stretch watching this out for about half a year, but really, I've been delaying for far longer than that. The first series of Hidamari Sketch didn't rank all that highly with me - there were some memorable sequences, like Yuno's nightmare around the middle of the series, but my impression of the series as a whole was that it was quite dull, a bit too saccharine and I didn't get why everything was out of order. Not bad, just boring. For whatever reason I still adored the manga though, and I didn't quite understand why I could hold the anime in such low regard when the two covered almost exactly the same content, so I assumed it was just because the material didn't really work in animated form.
I should really have watched x365 earlier
For some reason everything just clicked with this series, in no small part thanks to the bump in animation quality. Even though there's not really much happening at any given point in the show, the sheer style of the presentation and the camerawork meant my attention was almost always solely on the screen. I was genuinely surprised with how good the animation was for the most part, given how I don't think the first series stood out particularly in this regard.
Episode 12 I think is the best example of this. I also think it's one of the best episodes of anything I've seen in quite a long time. The care that went into the animation is astounding; look at this scene, for instance:
https://sakuga.yshi.org/data/39ee8177d59ccfa81e9fa072f646e49c.webm
Again, nothing's really happening here. Hiro's just eating angrily - but there are so many small details and nuances that make it more visually interesting and informative. The hints of sadness in her face, the movements of her hand, especially when cutting the omelette up, helps show that Hiro's more frustrated than anything else, both because she made Sae angry with her in the first place and that she doesn't understand what it was she even did wrong. The followup later on when the two make up is made far weightier in part because of this scene. Not only is the scene interesting to watch, it also helps you learn more about Hiro's character! This scene could've been done in a way that was easier and simpler without changing what's happening, but Shaft's execution changed what the scene tells us. I wonder what the show would've looked like had it been done by a different studio, like White Fox or Silver Link?
I don't have nearly as much to say about the music, but Hatena de Wasshoi has been one of my favourite OPs for years, despite having not seen the show until recently! I don't think it really fits the tone of the show as well as it could - it feels more bombastic and energetic than the show actually is - but that's really very nitpicky and doesn't detract from the fact that it's a joy to listen to and faaar too catchy for its own good. Ryuusei Record didn't grow on me as quickly, but as the show went on I came to like it more and more. The various background songs are all fantastic and mellow too, the vocals standing out particularly to me. If you put the songs on their own and asked me to tell you what anime they came from, I don't think I'd have any trouble!
x365 has above all made me want more Hidamari, which is good given that there are two more whole seasons of it and several more specials besides. I can't wait to see Nori and Nazuna in xHoshimittsu! I urge you to give this a watch, even if you've seen the first series and didn't think too highly of it!
Hidamari Sketch x365 + specials
I managed to stretch watching this out for about half a year, but really, I've been delaying for far longer than that. The first series of Hidamari Sketch didn't rank all that highly with me - there were some memorable sequences, like Yuno's nightmare around the middle of the series, but my impression of the series as a whole was that it was quite dull, a bit too saccharine and I didn't get why everything was out of order. Not bad, just boring. For whatever reason I still adored the manga though, and I didn't quite understand why I could hold the anime in such low regard when the two covered almost exactly the same content, so I assumed it was just because the material didn't really work in animated form.
I should really have watched x365 earlier
For some reason everything just clicked with this series, in no small part thanks to the bump in animation quality. Even though there's not really much happening at any given point in the show, the sheer style of the presentation and the camerawork meant my attention was almost always solely on the screen. I was genuinely surprised with how good the animation was for the most part, given how I don't think the first series stood out particularly in this regard.
Episode 12 I think is the best example of this. I also think it's one of the best episodes of anything I've seen in quite a long time. The care that went into the animation is astounding; look at this scene, for instance:
https://sakuga.yshi.org/data/39ee8177d59ccfa81e9fa072f646e49c.webm
Again, nothing's really happening here. Hiro's just eating angrily - but there are so many small details and nuances that make it more visually interesting and informative. The hints of sadness in her face, the movements of her hand, especially when cutting the omelette up, helps show that Hiro's more frustrated than anything else, both because she made Sae angry with her in the first place and that she doesn't understand what it was she even did wrong. The followup later on when the two make up is made far weightier in part because of this scene. Not only is the scene interesting to watch, it also helps you learn more about Hiro's character! This scene could've been done in a way that was easier and simpler without changing what's happening, but Shaft's execution changed what the scene tells us. I wonder what the show would've looked like had it been done by a different studio, like White Fox or Silver Link?
I don't have nearly as much to say about the music, but Hatena de Wasshoi has been one of my favourite OPs for years, despite having not seen the show until recently! I don't think it really fits the tone of the show as well as it could - it feels more bombastic and energetic than the show actually is - but that's really very nitpicky and doesn't detract from the fact that it's a joy to listen to and faaar too catchy for its own good. Ryuusei Record didn't grow on me as quickly, but as the show went on I came to like it more and more. The various background songs are all fantastic and mellow too, the vocals standing out particularly to me. If you put the songs on their own and asked me to tell you what anime they came from, I don't think I'd have any trouble!
x365 has above all made me want more Hidamari, which is good given that there are two more whole seasons of it and several more specials besides. I can't wait to see Nori and Nazuna in xHoshimittsu! I urge you to give this a watch, even if you've seen the first series and didn't think too highly of it!
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Legend of the Galactic Heroes 047
Got a feeling that this will end up as Julian vs Reinhard and not Yang vs Reinhard.
Got a feeling that this will end up as Julian vs Reinhard and not Yang vs Reinhard.
hosannainexcelsis
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There's bad parts but there's some really good parts as well. That's actually what makes it particularly infuriating for me, because it's easy for me to see how strong Grimgar could potentially be if it didn't have the constraints of the source material and Toho's desire to make it a band promotional vehicle working against it.
Implying that SAO has good parts.
Hmm, I can totally see that. There's definitely some questionable pandering, but overall my gut reaction is positive. It looks pretty and it has an interesting premise, so I think there's some merit in sticking with it.
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
Well when you realize that the world building is worse than Berserk after the Millennium Arc, dont be afraid to tell me.Implying that SAO has good parts.
Hmm, I can totally see that. There's definitely some questionable pandering, but overall my gut reaction is positive. It looks pretty and it has an interesting premise, so I think there's some merit in sticking with it.
SliceSabre
Banned
Grimgar is enjoyable if you like watching level 1 scrubs have struggles and get better slowly rather than having jumps in power.
I consider it both. It was a real suprise for me. Really won't be surprised if it's in my top 10 this year.
Cornbread78
Member
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Spotted on Steam:
GoldCrusader
Member
Spotted on Steam:
those are only rentals right?
Spotted on Steam:
Shinkai sale on Steam, eh?
Cornbread78
Member
The difference being that I rooted for the scrubs in Konosuba, while I rooted for the Goblins in Grimgar
That said, my opinion on it is pretty much the same as hossanainexcelsis'. Some good stuff (and beautiful backgrounds) brought down by obnoxious LN-shit (and out-of-place insert songs, I guess.)
Lol, yup.
This scene with both of them covered in frog spit will never get old, epsecially when they use the attention to blackmail Kazuma, lmao
SliceSabre
Banned
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 3rei!! 12
Seeing Saber Lily form Illya do work is always a treat.
Glad this episode wasn't a finisher episode because there's certainly still a lot unanswered about how to save their world, what's up with Erica and various other things and people.
EDIT: Well fuck it was the finisher episode!!
Seeing Saber Lily form Illya do work is always a treat.
Tanaka's arm being some massively overpowered weapon was certainly a surprise.
EDIT: Well fuck it was the finisher episode!!
That liver won't hold on much longer.
Lol.
So... any words on this season as a whole?
Did you see those butts tho? Top tier butts.
Cornbread78
Member
Endride ep.22
These two should have been shipped a long time ago, but alas, they are childhood friends, so it'll never happen. Some good adventure parts at the end, but why did they have to kill off the best character?
![[2016.09.21_02.24.32].jpg](http://tontonanime.com/gambar/[2016.09.21_02.24.32].jpg)
These two should have been shipped a long time ago, but alas, they are childhood friends, so it'll never happen. Some good adventure parts at the end, but why did they have to kill off the best character?
GoldCrusader
Member
GBF TRY 1 REWATCH
Just from this one episode I remembered why I liked try so much. The characters are colorful, full of life and the dynamic between them are all so good. I smiled so many times. Sekai is such a cool character too, he really took the good pages from g gundam.
The Build Burning introduction is also soooo good with the mix of the amazing opening and dazzling animation.
Yep GBF TRY is really one of my favourite gundam show.
Jigen Haoh school! Shippu-Zuki!!!!
So good!
Just from this one episode I remembered why I liked try so much. The characters are colorful, full of life and the dynamic between them are all so good. I smiled so many times. Sekai is such a cool character too, he really took the good pages from g gundam.
The Build Burning introduction is also soooo good with the mix of the amazing opening and dazzling animation.
Yep GBF TRY is really one of my favourite gundam show.
Jigen Haoh school! Shippu-Zuki!!!!
So good!
nintendoman58
Member
I liked GBF TRY episode 1 too.
Sure wish it had that quality throughout the whole show.
Sure wish it had that quality throughout the whole show.
GoldCrusader
Member
I remember liking it a lot all the way through and it only getting better each episodes.
I guess different person, different taste.
Cornbread78
Member
Code Geass R2 ep.1
I was so fucking confused the entire episode until C.C. showed up at the end. Even then, they still didn't show what happened at the end of S1! Way to carry along that cliffhanger ya bastards!
I was so fucking confused the entire episode until C.C. showed up at the end. Even then, they still didn't show what happened at the end of S1! Way to carry along that cliffhanger ya bastards!
nintendoman58
Member
It's so freaking disappointing the way TRY went.
I dropped the show around episode 8, because I heard it just kept getting worse and worse from friends who loved GBF S1. What kept me from really going back was the Tryon fight. I skipped ahead to watch that.
The victory in that "fight" was such contrived nonsense it felt like it should've come out of Fairy Tail.
It really, really hurts for me to hate on TRY like this because it LOVES its G Gundam references, which is my all time favourite Gundam show and has references to it around every corner. But everything else about the show is so bad that I can only feel this sad, pitiful emptiness inside me whenever I see the Build Burning Gundam.
Sunrise really messed this up.
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