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Summer Anime 2016 |OT| Makes Me Happy When Skies Are Grey
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6, great show, shame it's not more popular
Mob Psycho 12
So maybe I overshot a bit with my writeup on the characters for the last episode (which... maybe I shouldn't have taken the cliffhanger at face value given how those keep turning out), but I don't think I was necessarily that far off. Things worked out for now, but at some point Mob is going to have to learn how to make his own decisions.
Anyway, it was still an awesome episode. Not as jaw-dropping as episode 8, but probably the most experimental one in terms of using unusual art styles and techniques.
Definitely my favorite series of the year so far.
I don't think ONE minds that he made a shounen story that relies on some of those conventions. It's hard to imagine that his use of them here and in One Punch Man is an accident.
They're both shounen stories with atypical protagonists. Those protagonists subvert some shounen cliches and provide a source of humor, but they don't transform the genre of the story completely. Here, by casting the hero as someone without ambition or confidence, who is deeply apprehensive about his power, it decouples his character progression from power progression, and communicates a different set of values about what it means to mature than most other shounen shows.
It's not coincidental that, while Mob sometimes fights back against his enemies, the fights he really "wins" are the ones where he never attacks. Having a base invasion arc with fights against a bunch of other henchmen plays against that a bit, but I don't think it actually undercuts the message.
I think One Punch Man suffered more from this issue, since when the rest of the cast is involved it plays very, very straight. Maybe the original webcomic doesn't have this problem to the same extent.
So maybe I overshot a bit with my writeup on the characters for the last episode (which... maybe I shouldn't have taken the cliffhanger at face value given how those keep turning out), but I don't think I was necessarily that far off. Things worked out for now, but at some point Mob is going to have to learn how to make his own decisions.
Anyway, it was still an awesome episode. Not as jaw-dropping as episode 8, but probably the most experimental one in terms of using unusual art styles and techniques.
Definitely my favorite series of the year so far.
I don't think ONE minds that he made a shounen story that relies on some of those conventions. It's hard to imagine that his use of them here and in One Punch Man is an accident.
They're both shounen stories with atypical protagonists. Those protagonists subvert some shounen cliches and provide a source of humor, but they don't transform the genre of the story completely. Here, by casting the hero as someone without ambition or confidence, who is deeply apprehensive about his power, it decouples his character progression from power progression, and communicates a different set of values about what it means to mature than most other shounen shows.
It's not coincidental that, while Mob sometimes fights back against his enemies, the fights he really "wins" are the ones where he never attacks. Having a base invasion arc with fights against a bunch of other henchmen plays against that a bit, but I don't think it actually undercuts the message.
I think One Punch Man suffered more from this issue, since when the rest of the cast is involved it plays very, very straight. Maybe the original webcomic doesn't have this problem to the same extent.
names2hard4you
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I sparingly post because I have 5 design projects on the go right now.
I'll catch up when I get home later today. I just wanted to top of page that post so that others would post.
Re:Zero: 21-25
All done with this now. The last couple of episodes turned out pretty good. After finishing the whale arc, you know Crusch is a pretty good character, she should probably win instead of Emilia. I also enjoyed the quick development they built up between Subaru, Julius, and Felis. Really glad for one Subaru didn't get a temper when talking to Julius. That scene at the end of episode 23 was really good on all fronts and also props to voice work there with Subaru. Emilia got to show off some skills in that ep too so that was a little neat. As for where the season ended I though it was alright, obviously the story isn't finished and wasn't going to be. Would have like some of the earlier characters to have one more appearance but it's all good.
Overall, Re:Zero turned out to be one of my favorite anime watched so far this year; it's not perfect but it was really enthralling. Subaru is an intriguing character, he was annoying at times and incredibly frustrating at others lol but he had some pretty good development along his despairful journey. Still think his attachment to Emilia is bewildering but whatever. Rem was great, Wilhelm was too, etc. and of course Patrasche which constantly made me think of the leapers from Jak 3. What a ride.
All done with this now. The last couple of episodes turned out pretty good. After finishing the whale arc, you know Crusch is a pretty good character, she should probably win instead of Emilia. I also enjoyed the quick development they built up between Subaru, Julius, and Felis. Really glad for one Subaru didn't get a temper when talking to Julius. That scene at the end of episode 23 was really good on all fronts and also props to voice work there with Subaru. Emilia got to show off some skills in that ep too so that was a little neat. As for where the season ended I though it was alright, obviously the story isn't finished and wasn't going to be. Would have like some of the earlier characters to have one more appearance but it's all good.
Overall, Re:Zero turned out to be one of my favorite anime watched so far this year; it's not perfect but it was really enthralling. Subaru is an intriguing character, he was annoying at times and incredibly frustrating at others lol but he had some pretty good development along his despairful journey. Still think his attachment to Emilia is bewildering but whatever. Rem was great, Wilhelm was too, etc. and of course Patrasche which constantly made me think of the leapers from Jak 3. What a ride.
Cornbread78
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- Bungou Stray Dogs 2nd Season
- Haikyuu!!: Karasuno Koukou VS Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou
- Occultic;Nine
- Drifters
- Hibike! Euphonium 2
- Keijo!!!!!!!!
- Yuri!!! on Ice
- 3-gatsu no Lion
- Natsume Yuujinchou Go
- Shuumatsu no Izetta
- Ajin 2nd Season
- All Out!!
- WWW.Working!!
- Fune wo Amu
- Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans 2nd Season
- Brave Witches
- Luger Code 1951
- Flip Flappers
- ClassicaLoid
These are the ones people have mentioned multiple times as being interested in. There may be a couple more, but these are probably the most popular...
names2hard4you
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If you don't see a lot of responses maybe try and click on my post to go back. Quite a few folks actually talked about stuff they were looking forward to as well.
Although as per usual Narag's list is:
nintendoman58
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Thanks fam.
Season starts Saturday according to Cornbread, I'll have the OT up before then.
-Gundam IBO S2
-Bungou Stray Dogs S2
-Shuumatsu no Izetta
-Keijo
-Drifters
-Occultic Nine
-Brave Witches
-Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku
SliceSabre
Banned
Cornbread78
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Here's 4 that I'm looking forward to:
Occultic;Nine:
The "paranormal science" story follows nine idiosyncratic individuals, linked by the "Chōjō Kagaku Kirikiri Basara" occult summary blog run by 17-year-old second-year high school student Yūta Gamon. Little incongruities that occur around these nine eventually lead to a larger, unimaginable event that may alter what is considered common sense in this world.
March Comes in Like a Lion (3-gatsu no Lion):
Rei Kiriyama is a 17-year-old boy who recently started living alone, financed by his salary as a professional Shogi player. His relationship with his adoptive family is strained, and he has difficulties interacting with his fellow high school students. Meanwhile, his professional career has entered a slump. Burdened with the heavy expectations placed on him as the fifth to become pro in middle school, his wins and losses are fluctuating as his record and progression into the ranks begin to stagnate.. This is the story of Rei's triumphs and failures, relationships new and old, and his growth as a person.
Magical Girl Raising Project: (Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku)
The highly popular social network game "Magical Girl Raising Project" is a miraculous game that produces real Magical Girls with a chance of 1 in 10000 for each person. Girls who are lucky enough to gain the power of magic spend fulfilling days. But one day, the administration arbitrarily announces that "There are too many magical girls so they will be halved." The curtain will now be raised on the relentless and merciless survival game between 16 magical girls.
Izetta, The Last Witch (Shuumatsu no Izetta):
If I am promised to the princess, then I will fight for her sake.
In 1939 C.E., the imperialist nation of Germania invaded a neighboring country. All at once, that war spread throughout Europe, and the era was dragged into a spiral of a great war.
Then, in 1940, Germania's attack turned towards the Principality of Elystadt, a small Alps country abundant with beautiful water and greenery.
names2hard4you
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It's gonna be Asterisk vs Cavalry all over again isn't it aha
shows I will for sure be watching the first episode of
3-gatsu no Lion
ALL OUT!!
Drifters
Haikyuu!!: Karasuno Koukou VS Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou
Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku
Occultic;Nine
TRICKSTER: Edogawa Rampo "Shounen Tantei-dan" yori
Watashi ga Motete Dousunda
shows I am keeping an eye on and will watch if its reception seems decent
Bloodivores
FLIP FLAPPERS
Fune wo Amu
Luger Code 1951
Nanbaka
Shuumatsu no Izetta
Yuri!!! on ICE
shows that I haven't decided if I want to check out, or just make me sad they exist.
ClassicaLoid
nintendoman58
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Lol Brave Witches and Izetta aren't even in the same league.
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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It will likely be the 2nd most butt filled show of the season (Keijo!!! will be #1).
Hibike! Euphonium S2
Bungou Stray Dogs S2
Classicaloid
Shuumatsu no Izetta
3-gatsu no Lion
Shall see how Izetta and Classicaloid does in particular.
Okay think that is it an- wait Luger Code 1951 is a post WWII era like setting that has werewolves? Well shit I might be game for that (doesn't seem like a actual full series through?).
But it says that both shows are original and not based on anything ?
Joe Molotov
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What are the cute girl shows next season?
Cornbread78
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Flip Flappers
Papika and Cocona hold the keys to open the door. When the two girls meet, their adventures in a different time and different overlapping dimension called "Pure Illusion" begin. Many things in Pure Illusion will stand in the girls' way on their search for the mysterious crystal called the "Shard of Mimi," an item that is said to grant any wish. However, when the girls find themselves in danger, the Shard of Mimi shines, and they are able to transform.
ClassicaLoid
In a rural town undergoing revival through music, high school students Kanae and Sousuke meet none other than Beethoven and Mozart! Calling themselves "ClassicaLoids," this mysterious duo creates a strange power through the "music" they play. One night, stars fall from the sky and gigantic robots appear, causing trouble every single day! Bach, Chopin, Schubert also appear as ClassicaLoids. What is the mystery behind the powers they possess? Are they humanity's friend or foe?
Papika and Cocona hold the keys to open the door. When the two girls meet, their adventures in a different time and different overlapping dimension called "Pure Illusion" begin. Many things in Pure Illusion will stand in the girls' way on their search for the mysterious crystal called the "Shard of Mimi," an item that is said to grant any wish. However, when the girls find themselves in danger, the Shard of Mimi shines, and they are able to transform.
ClassicaLoid
In a rural town undergoing revival through music, high school students Kanae and Sousuke meet none other than Beethoven and Mozart! Calling themselves "ClassicaLoids," this mysterious duo creates a strange power through the "music" they play. One night, stars fall from the sky and gigantic robots appear, causing trouble every single day! Bach, Chopin, Schubert also appear as ClassicaLoids. What is the mystery behind the powers they possess? Are they humanity's friend or foe?
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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Brave Witches: Cute Girls, Who fly and only wear panties (assuming they don't change the formula from BW)
Girlish Number: Cute Girls, Who are trying to go into the VA/Idol industry.
Long Riders!: Cute Girls, Who ride bikes.
Shakunetsu no Takkyuu Musume: Cute Girls who play Ping Pong.
Stella no Mahou: Cute Girls, who make Doujin Video Games
nintendoman58
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One is a show about a group of cute girls doing cute things and fighting aliens.
The other is a serious show about one magical girl fighting in WWII.
Having watched both seasons of Strike Witches and the movie, I can tell there's going to be a clear difference.
Cornbread78
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Magical Girl Raising Project: (Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku)
hehehehehehehe ....not really
Sorry, I really thought you said you wanted to do the Autumn thread because of a particular show. If it really ends up being too much bother I could try whipping something up last minute (most of my OTs pretty much are that anywho).
Hmm, I don't know what Flip Flappers is like, so I'll take a look.
What? Who's the writer? This better not overshadow the animation of this.
Euriphonium lives on.
I think we only discussed the summer season because I wanted to make a Prisma Illya focused OT. But that would have gotten me banned.
I'll whip something up by Friday, appreciate the offer.
Cornbread78
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Where are all the simulcast annoucements anyway?
We need a GAF-chan band member image for the OP,lol
We need a GAF-chan band member image for the OP,lol
Flying Witch 9
Hiroyuki Yoshino.
Akane is the best. Flying Witch is a better show than I thought at first.
Hiroyuki Yoshino.
Turin Turambar
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Not exactly an official announcement but...
https://twitter.com/kixyuubann/status/777786198097924097?ref_src=twsrc^tfw
we could have a 3rd season of GITS SAC in our hands.
Commercially speaking, it would make sense to make it together the cinema release of the Hollywood movie.
https://twitter.com/kixyuubann/status/777786198097924097?ref_src=twsrc^tfw
we could have a 3rd season of GITS SAC in our hands.
Commercially speaking, it would make sense to make it together the cinema release of the Hollywood movie.
hosannainexcelsis
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I would be cautious to read too much into that tweet. Kamiyama already has the Hirume Hime movie he's directing, so I doubt he has much free time to be personally involved in a SAC S3.
nintendoman58
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Don't even joke about this.
to be fair they aren't really needed anymore.
there might be a show or two that viz gets, but at least for NA it's going to be all crunchyroll.
and then after a week or two we will likely head dub announcements from funimation.
Cornbread78
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hosannainexcelsis
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There's no joke; Yoshino is the writer of Izetta.
i'm just going to assume 4-12 hours after it airs in japan for most shows
I mean it's crunchyroll, not funimation... or should I say delayimation
nintendoman58
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Oh whoops, lol. I thought he was talking about Flip Flappers there.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
I'm gonna laugh when Re:Zero wins the GAF AotY and the vocal minority of people who hate it freak out.
Cornbread78
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No, those will be the MHA and Erased "haters" that start flipping tables since both were really popular with the more "casual" viewer.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
I dunno, Re:Zero seemed more generally popular than either of those, particularly MHA.
Basileus777
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It's the random stuff that gets people angry that is the most amusing. Like last year when people lost their shit because Gundam IBO made the list.
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