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Summer Anime 2016 |OT| Makes Me Happy When Skies Are Grey
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Admittedly, I haven't seen YLiA past 2/3rd episode but in the romance field I'd recommend you give a chance to:
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
- 5cm per second
- Toradora
Lots of people liked Kare Kano too so it might be worth giving a try if you don't mind that it ends absofuckinglutely nowhere and you have to go to manga for the rest. It also has major "technical" issues in the last few episodes.
Star Driver 22
This twist would be slightly surprising had you not blatantly telegraphed it in the OP
Geee, the biggest infodump in the series right before the endgame, done by the way of a role play, where have I seen that before ?
It didn't do a good job of introducing them, because it was so focused on getting through all of them in an hour it didn't dwell on any of them and simplified two of them (Chihaya, Lucia) for the sake of speed. Even Kotori, who was at least around, didn't get more than "childhood friend, kind of obviously trying to keep some emotional distance."
Hell, the fact that the ribbon girl was showing up as much as she was in episode one terrified me more than anything. Truth be told, she shouldn't be that prominent until later in the series. The game puts on airs of being more typical for a bit before pulling the rug out from under you. It's more effective than you might think when you've had a chance to let your guard down.
Sigh.
Cornbread78
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Uugghh. That reminder.. RIP.
Sounds interesting, lol. It's definatwly cramming as much as possible into each episode.
No problem at all. I forgot a few like Toradora as well.
GoldCrusader
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Food wars S2 ep.2
It still has that fast pacing to it that I don't like but it was much less a problem then last week. I also don't think they gutted any story this time. Other then that I enjoyed the episode! After cutting out so much of her story they finally give best girl the deserved screen time.
Hoping they don't cut too much more...I love my side-characters stories.
DAYS ep.2
I can not really put my finger on it but I really like this show. The MC is so endearing and I really like the story so far. Keep at it boy, you are going to be the best!
Something Outcast ep.1
This was terrible. Everything about this was bad. EVERYTHING!
Dropped
It still has that fast pacing to it that I don't like but it was much less a problem then last week. I also don't think they gutted any story this time. Other then that I enjoyed the episode! After cutting out so much of her story they finally give best girl the deserved screen time.
Hoping they don't cut too much more...I love my side-characters stories.
DAYS ep.2
I can not really put my finger on it but I really like this show. The MC is so endearing and I really like the story so far. Keep at it boy, you are going to be the best!
Something Outcast ep.1
This was terrible. Everything about this was bad. EVERYTHING!
Dropped
Basileus777
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Tales of Zestiria the X 1
They're pacing this pretty slowly. Two episodes in and they've covered a few minutes of the OVA that released with the game.
They're pacing this pretty slowly. Two episodes in and they've covered a few minutes of the OVA that released with the game.
https://webm.lol/v/1z532906b6.webm
Damn, UFOTABLE know what they are doing.
Damn, UFOTABLE know what they are doing.
I'm still not watching this, Tales of anime are p. boring.
Kiznaiver 9
I'm catching up on random stuff and got into this as I usually like to watch Trigger stuff.
Wow, this was intense, had to stop a few times because it was too much drama to bear. I tend to prefer less heavy stuff but I'm intrigued at the premise and characters. But I have the feeling I'm going to suffer with this...
(I hate the OP)
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Kiznaiver 10
Jesus fucking christ...
I'm catching up on random stuff and got into this as I usually like to watch Trigger stuff.
Wow, this was intense, had to stop a few times because it was too much drama to bear. I tend to prefer less heavy stuff but I'm intrigued at the premise and characters. But I have the feeling I'm going to suffer with this...
(I hate the OP)
Edit:
Kiznaiver 10
Jesus fucking christ...
SliceSabre
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Rewrite 02
Who knew sleep farting while a 'ghost' girl was attempting to mess with the MC would ward it away? Amusing episode all around though. Cast seems to be gathered now, looking for to more.
Who knew sleep farting while a 'ghost' girl was attempting to mess with the MC would ward it away? Amusing episode all around though. Cast seems to be gathered now, looking for to more.
Dedication Through Light
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26 episodes feels like more than enough time to cover the game, so no need to have rushed pacing.
GoldCrusader
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Tales of Zestiria the X 1
The two best characters are here! I'm liking the way they are doing the story right now. The animation and visuals are still outstanding but the thing that really amazed me during this episode was the ending. The preview/skit was quite fun.
The ending had some amazing pictures and animations.
The two best characters are here! I'm liking the way they are doing the story right now. The animation and visuals are still outstanding but the thing that really amazed me during this episode was the ending. The preview/skit was quite fun.
The ending had some amazing pictures and animations.
Admiral Woofington
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Is tales of Zestiria the one where DTL is canon?
Cornbread78
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Yes, Mikleo x Sorey appears to be the underlying "canon" relationship, lol.
Dedication Through Light
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The Heroic Legend of Arslan Episode 27 Dust Storm Dance: Chapter II - The Monarch Versus the Conqueror
What was with the audio, it felt like in a video game where you moved the voice slider down way lower than the sound effects
Epic episode though that ending.
What was with the audio, it felt like in a video game where you moved the voice slider down way lower than the sound effects
Epic episode though that ending.
Basileus777
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Well not in the game, the main character is one of those chaste and pure heroes that has no romance with anyone. The director made some comments that basically say that he is gay though.
Arslan Senki Season 2, Episode 2:
Yea, wow, the audio mixing just went to shit in this episode with all the sound effects drowning out all of the dialog. I do admit that is realistic but also speaks to shoddy production values which let us be honest this series is no stranger towards. Anyway, this is about where the old OVA series clocked out so my knowledge of events shall be once again be obfuscated.
Yea, wow, the audio mixing just went to shit in this episode with all the sound effects drowning out all of the dialog. I do admit that is realistic but also speaks to shoddy production values which let us be honest this series is no stranger towards. Anyway, this is about where the old OVA series clocked out so my knowledge of events shall be once again be obfuscated.
hosannainexcelsis
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Apparently this is actually Funimation's fault. Their version of the episode has different audio mixing than the Japanese TV broadcast version.
Still not shocked considering how shitty Funimation can be with Streaming.
Dedication Through Light
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I think part of what makes zestiria a great anime is hearing the music, still have to get used to jpn voices
Arslan Senki S2 - 2
Realistic battle audio at least.
Narsus' plan this time relied on letting
don't think it was his best moment haha.
Wasn't expecting Andragoras III to
Realistic battle audio at least.
Narsus' plan this time relied on letting
their king rush to battle and maybe skewing himself in the process
Wasn't expecting Andragoras III to
outright banish Arslan. At the very least would the people rally behind the old king in favour of the new, better model? Get the feeling Arslan will try to avoid the instability a civil war will cause and just does what his father says.
Dedication Through Light
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Tales of Zestiria The X Episode 2 Capital of Seraphim
2nd favorite scene. Also episode continues Alisha's bad luck, kind of feel bad for after last week and then the start of this weeks episode.
The backgrounds and setting are all so lovely.
2nd favorite scene. Also episode continues Alisha's bad luck, kind of feel bad for after last week and then the start of this weeks episode.
The backgrounds and setting are all so lovely.
striferser
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Independence Day 2
Not bad. It's mindless action movie through and through with a lot of cheesy dialogue. There's no time for emotional moment since one moment one character death, and in another minute another character that just witness said character death saying some cheesy one-liner. Cool dogfight scene and i like that they reference the ridiculousness of the prequel.
Not bad. It's mindless action movie through and through with a lot of cheesy dialogue. There's no time for emotional moment since one moment one character death, and in another minute another character that just witness said character death saying some cheesy one-liner. Cool dogfight scene and i like that they reference the ridiculousness of the prequel.
orange - 2
It's absolutely ridiculous how likeable this group is, and we're just on the second episode! Please Naho, protect that smile (and yours) at all costs. Again, great episode, with just one complaint: loud soundtrack. But it's just a small issue on an extremely good episode.
It's absolutely ridiculous how likeable this group is, and we're just on the second episode! Please Naho, protect that smile (and yours) at all costs. Again, great episode, with just one complaint: loud soundtrack. But it's just a small issue on an extremely good episode.
Dedication Through Light
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It was so good, I love post apocalyptic disaster fics. I hate that they spend more time on pilots faces during fight scenes than on the action itself though
Dedication Through Light
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Morose Mononokean Episode 2
Fantastic yokai exorcise episode, Im glad we have this and Rin-ne, both share similarities though this manages to get at the heart much more sincerely and emotionally. I teared up.
Fantastic yokai exorcise episode, Im glad we have this and Rin-ne, both share similarities though this manages to get at the heart much more sincerely and emotionally. I teared up.
hosannainexcelsis
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Good news, noitamina actually has an anime this season that looks pretty in keeping with their "more artistic endeavors" period.
What is it called?
hosannainexcelsis
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Thanks!
The Illiterati
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Arslan S2 E2
I continue to love this show. It's just solid and enjoyable to me. Can anyone guess the likelihood of continuing seasons? How popular is this? How much more material is there to cover?
I continue to love this show. It's just solid and enjoyable to me. Can anyone guess the likelihood of continuing seasons? How popular is this? How much more material is there to cover?
Active Raid S2 #1
Good to have it back, with all its mix of goofyness and seriousness.
Some time has passed after the first seasons end and a couple laws regarding Willwears changed and Unit 8 itself did too, with some new faces, and some changes with the eyisting Members (lol Sena, wtf are you doing.)
The character interactions are as fun as ever and those 'commercials' at the beginning and Kurokis reaction voice message to Sena sure cracked me up.
And yep, it sure is hard not to see that the character designs are by Somas artist.
Good to have it back, with all its mix of goofyness and seriousness.
Some time has passed after the first seasons end and a couple laws regarding Willwears changed and Unit 8 itself did too, with some new faces, and some changes with the eyisting Members (lol Sena, wtf are you doing.)
The character interactions are as fun as ever and those 'commercials' at the beginning and Kurokis reaction voice message to Sena sure cracked me up.
And yep, it sure is hard not to see that the character designs are by Somas artist.
Orange 02
Naho being unable to change things even with instructions from the future, all because of her personal shortcomings is a pretty interesting angle.
Awkwaaaaard
Liked this one more then the premiere but I'm not sure if Hamasaki's direction, as restrained as it as here, is the best fit. Some of the scenes seem to beg for more color and life in them. And I'm not sure if it's just my impression but character animation feels stiff at times.
As for how popular, no idea. But there should be plenty of material which still has to be covered.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heroic_Legend_of_Arslan
names2hard4you
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Orange 02
This girl is so innocent that it's just adorable seeing how hard she tries to make Kakeru smile. Speaking of him, I figured something had to happen for him to be missing school at the start of the semester but I wasn't expecting that to be the reason.
I gotta say I really like the art for this show. The character design is a bit more grounded than other anime, maybe because it is a shoujo? I can't quite put my finger on it but the animation work put together with the way the characters are designed just make it seem more natural than other shows. It all fits since this is a SoL after all.
This girl is so innocent that it's just adorable seeing how hard she tries to make Kakeru smile. Speaking of him, I figured something had to happen for him to be missing school at the start of the semester but I wasn't expecting that to be the reason.
I gotta say I really like the art for this show. The character design is a bit more grounded than other anime, maybe because it is a shoujo? I can't quite put my finger on it but the animation work put together with the way the characters are designed just make it seem more natural than other shows. It all fits since this is a SoL after all.
Admiral Woofington
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fixed the link for you
Dedication Through Light
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Active Raid Second Episode 1 The Man from the West
INteresting way she speaks, hope she gets more scenes, its fun seeing how Sena with the Senars acts around her. I also love the still on going Sena and Kuroki thing, best rivals partners.
The new character with Scopophobia is interesting, first time Ive seen someone in anime with that condition. The glasses they give her is a great hypothetical solution.
INteresting way she speaks, hope she gets more scenes, its fun seeing how Sena with the Senars acts around her. I also love the still on going Sena and Kuroki thing, best rivals partners.
The new character with Scopophobia is interesting, first time Ive seen someone in anime with that condition. The glasses they give her is a great hypothetical solution.
KirbYuuYuu
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RE:Zero 15
I'm not entirely sure of the time gap between the reset point and when everything went to hell, but it seems really small. But damn, they omitted both the OP and ED for this episode
I'm not entirely sure of the time gap between the reset point and when everything went to hell, but it seems really small. But damn, they omitted both the OP and ED for this episode
Puck kills Subaru twice
Well this might explain my misgivings.
I thought TMS were supposed to be the good guys.
Re:Zero - 15
Amazing, we've reached absolute madness (The Outside of Madness... of course). If Subaru's insanity was something remarkable,
deserves a thesis. They weren't joking when they said the first arcs' suffering was nothing compared to this one. Holy shit. Definitely this show's best episode. Looking forward to see how will Subaru keep his mind cool and sane. Finally rooting for him, even though he deserved some type of punishment.
(and now... > 90 more minutes of suffering with the final battle in Paris. I'm not ready)
Amazing, we've reached absolute madness (The Outside of Madness... of course). If Subaru's insanity was something remarkable,
Betelgeuse's
Puck... Why.
(and now... > 90 more minutes of suffering with the final battle in Paris. I'm not ready)
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