Jared still can't let that punch go. He has no chill when it comes to Kamille, a girls name.
Emma and Reccoa are also Newtypes.
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Jared still can't let that punch go. He has no chill when it comes to Kamille, a girls name.
Emma and Reccoa are also Newtypes.
SliceSabre
Banned
I do not respect Gudako's wish to skip NPs.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Voltron S3: Thoughts
Before I knew it this 'season' was fucking over lmao.
As far as starting things with a bang, this show wasted no breath. It starts right after S2 ends and introduced the new antagonists within the first 2 episodes. It also
. I liked how at first
.
The new villain and his crew are definitely the standout on S3 (aka S3A). This reminds me a lot of Avatar when it introduced Azula and her two best friends who were these weird trio of charming villains. It humanizes the villains where they aren't just a mean bulky lion dude and an old space magic witch. It's essentially
which is a great contrast.
Something that bothered me this season though is how much of a child Keith turned into early on. S2 was his time to shine and his plot and background were easily the most interesting out of the cast then. Early S3 this can be excused as
but it just seemed like a bit of regression from his part from what he went through in S2 as he once again turned into a bit of a hot head.
I had a love/hate relationship with the
episode. It's a nice staple of science fiction. Essentially the 'bizarro' episode. I love the concept as it's always a solid way to explore that
. But at the same time it felt way too convenient how this plot point was reached. And finally we reach Punished
. A man denied his gilette. Absolutely
. Unfortunately there was a hiccup after this point when the pacing skipped a beat. Right after we
Over-all I'd say season 3 is more plot focused, and possibly stronger depending on the audience. But as someone who actually enjoyed some of the episodes where the individual team members (or groups of 2) went off on their own to have adventures, this season felt weaker for me personally. Season 2 had some fantastic fight scenes and visually impressive episode, including one that was essentially Jabu Jabu's belly from Zelda. With this season we didn't get episodes with as visually spectacular scenes, and also less 'fun' episodes, but we did get a lot of background on the history of Voltron and the original paladins, so take that as you will. I'd give it a 7/10. Compared to the opening few episodes of S1 and S2, I'd put it above S1 for sure, murky area with S2.
I don't know if I can realistically expect the next season to have more sci fi adventures, but I am at the very least hoping we get more ground combat scenes and interesting planet/creatures.
Before I knew it this 'season' was fucking over lmao.
As far as starting things with a bang, this show wasted no breath. It starts right after S2 ends and introduced the new antagonists within the first 2 episodes. It also
shuffles around the team to new lions minus Hunk and Pidge
none of them were comfortable in their own Lion. Keith had to take on a slower lion he didn't really feel he was controlling plus the burden of now being the team leader when he doesn't feel worthy. Lance has to deal with accepting Keith being the new leader, his old Lion rejecting him, and a much faster lion. And Allura has to deal with being rejected by two lions and then finally having to learn to pilot the blue lion
The new villain and his crew are definitely the standout on S3 (aka S3A). This reminds me a lot of Avatar when it introduced Azula and her two best friends who were these weird trio of charming villains. It humanizes the villains where they aren't just a mean bulky lion dude and an old space magic witch. It's essentially
a 'voltron' like squad of paladins but working with the main new enemy
Something that bothered me this season though is how much of a child Keith turned into early on. S2 was his time to shine and his plot and background were easily the most interesting out of the cast then. Early S3 this can be excused as
grieving
I had a love/hate relationship with the
alternate timeline
not everything is black and white in these war torn shows and that sometimes the good guys can turn bad
Shiro
nobody saw that coming.
have Shiro back in the team, they skip the post-traumatic and coping scenes and put them together in a single scene, and immediately the leads want to go back to the status quo and it just feels awkward.
Over-all I'd say season 3 is more plot focused, and possibly stronger depending on the audience. But as someone who actually enjoyed some of the episodes where the individual team members (or groups of 2) went off on their own to have adventures, this season felt weaker for me personally. Season 2 had some fantastic fight scenes and visually impressive episode, including one that was essentially Jabu Jabu's belly from Zelda. With this season we didn't get episodes with as visually spectacular scenes, and also less 'fun' episodes, but we did get a lot of background on the history of Voltron and the original paladins, so take that as you will. I'd give it a 7/10. Compared to the opening few episodes of S1 and S2, I'd put it above S1 for sure, murky area with S2.
I don't know if I can realistically expect the next season to have more sci fi adventures, but I am at the very least hoping we get more ground combat scenes and interesting planet/creatures.
Cornbread78
Member
It's the most popular show (in terms of viewership) on MAL this summer by about 40% over Fate. (120k vs. 86k)
that's crazy
It's also real damn good.
edit: but that also doesn't mean it's mainstream though. mal users are like the opposite of mainstream
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
HEYBOT! 43
Bruh the ongoing Heybot lore scares me. I think this episode ended without being resolved saying they will continue it next episode, but the next episode preview looks like it has NOTHING to do with it. Okay.
Yes, where the most popular shows are Full Metal Alchemist, Hunter x Hunter, Attack on Titan, Sword Art Online and Naruto.
Bruh the ongoing Heybot lore scares me. I think this episode ended without being resolved saying they will continue it next episode, but the next episode preview looks like it has NOTHING to do with it. Okay.
Yes, where the most popular shows are Full Metal Alchemist, Hunter x Hunter, Attack on Titan, Sword Art Online and Naruto.
okay okay
ThatChairMan
Member
Aquarion Logos 26 (End)
Mixed feelings towards this show. For the most part, it was standard monster-of-the-week involving Japanese wordplay, weird characters, and a bland and straightforward plot of apocalyptic machines from a previous age. Overall pretty average throughout the show, with a few noteworthy moments here and there. But the finale was pretty amazing. Absurdly stupid, but it reveled in it's stupidity. It's normal and average to see a heroine end up with the MC instead of the obligatory rival villain. Then there's Logos, where said rival sacrifices himself to save the world, denying MC his chance to fulfill his long-sought dream of becoming a savior.
The finale itself wasn't enough to make the rest of the show worth watching, but it was certainly extremely memorable.
Mixed feelings towards this show. For the most part, it was standard monster-of-the-week involving Japanese wordplay, weird characters, and a bland and straightforward plot of apocalyptic machines from a previous age. Overall pretty average throughout the show, with a few noteworthy moments here and there. But the finale was pretty amazing. Absurdly stupid, but it reveled in it's stupidity. It's normal and average to see a heroine end up with the MC instead of the obligatory rival villain. Then there's Logos, where said rival sacrifices himself to save the world, denying MC his chance to fulfill his long-sought dream of becoming a savior.
The finale itself wasn't enough to make the rest of the show worth watching, but it was certainly extremely memorable.
AquaWateria
Member
I find it funny how Violet Evergarden and Ancient Magus Bride are the top airing anime on mal this season lol.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
The Reflection 3:
This episode also did a really great job at establishing Lisa. When you compare that to the first episode where it felt like you had no clue who anyone was or why you should care, it's clear that the show has come along way. While the first two episodes at times felt strange or disjointed in some ways, this episode was just a strong and confident episode from start to finish. Every sequence in the episode felt like the staff knew exactly what they wanted to do with it. The visual identity of The Reflection, both in terms of its art style as well as the style of the direction, feels unlike anything else on either side of the pond. The sound direction has been impeccable, too. While I understand why this show isn't clicking for some people, I'm really digging it, and I can't wait to see the rest of it.
Man, I love this show so much. The whole art style is really clicking perfectly for me, the backgrounds are great, and the direction and especially the sound design has been superb. That scene of them driving on the highway towards Ohio was honestly just perfect for me. I really felt like I was sitting in that truck with them, feeling the bumps on the road, hearing the engine and all of the other sounds from driving on the highway. That's kind of an absurd amount of detail to go to, compared to typical car drive scenes that are really minimal. There was some pretty nice animation during the fight at the end, and then you get to the big robot moment and it's so just such an amazing and absurd moment. I definitely didn't see that one coming.
This episode also did a really great job at establishing Lisa. When you compare that to the first episode where it felt like you had no clue who anyone was or why you should care, it's clear that the show has come along way. While the first two episodes at times felt strange or disjointed in some ways, this episode was just a strong and confident episode from start to finish. Every sequence in the episode felt like the staff knew exactly what they wanted to do with it. The visual identity of The Reflection, both in terms of its art style as well as the style of the direction, feels unlike anything else on either side of the pond. The sound direction has been impeccable, too. While I understand why this show isn't clicking for some people, I'm really digging it, and I can't wait to see the rest of it.
Jex
Member
You haven't even seen the best episode!
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Dragon Ball Super 102
lmao at 17 shooting the magical girls mid transformation. 17s fight with Kakunsa was pretty good and I liked the trick he used, but wouldnt be surprised if he goes out next since he has already done a lot.
lmao at 17 shooting the magical girls mid transformation. 17s fight with Kakunsa was pretty good and I liked the trick he used, but wouldnt be surprised if he goes out next since he has already done a lot.
SapphiCine
Member
I was looking into His and Her Circumstances and apparently it is in bad need of a remastering. The R2 DVDs are really poor and the R1 release is even worse and based on the TV masters. 
I remember really liking it as a teen, never finished the anime or manga though.
I remember really liking it as a teen, never finished the anime or manga though.
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
Macross Delta movie announced.
http://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1501856704
Wonder will they fix the problem of the show.
http://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1501856704
Wonder will they fix the problem of the show.
Aikatsu Stars 67
Return of the Ako/Koharu Treasure Hunting pair. Those two need their own show. I always thought it was pretty obvious the giant treasure chest at the start was the real one. Maybe Yuzu could make a decent president. She did manage to kidnap the former S4 and stuff them in a stuffy hot chest for hours. Kickass new song for Yuzu of course. Elza really needs to start whipping her students into shape, because Four Stars now doubles the number of wings they have vs Venus Ark. The appearance of the wings just creates the sun dress? Between rainbow cancer and wings/cards that appear out of nowhere to create a super dress, I'm starting to think the Aikatsu system is magic, not technology. More than I already did.
Return of the Ako/Koharu Treasure Hunting pair. Those two need their own show. I always thought it was pretty obvious the giant treasure chest at the start was the real one. Maybe Yuzu could make a decent president. She did manage to kidnap the former S4 and stuff them in a stuffy hot chest for hours. Kickass new song for Yuzu of course. Elza really needs to start whipping her students into shape, because Four Stars now doubles the number of wings they have vs Venus Ark. The appearance of the wings just creates the sun dress? Between rainbow cancer and wings/cards that appear out of nowhere to create a super dress, I'm starting to think the Aikatsu system is magic, not technology. More than I already did.
What was the problem?
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
The plot sucks.
ThatChairMan
Member
It was at least decent up until the halfway point. Then it just dropped off. Somehow, the episodes after a war was declared were more meandering and pointless than when the sneaky buildup to the war.
Oh, I remember dropping off around ep 5.
Damn shame considering how good Macross Frontier was.
victreeb3l
Member
The Eccentric Family 8
This episode broke me
The music, the dialogue, the shots, everything was beautiful. What a fantastic journey so far, I cant believe I waited this long to watch this.
It was nice to see Yasaburo finally shed his aloofness, if only for a little bit.
This episode broke me
The music, the dialogue, the shots, everything was beautiful. What a fantastic journey so far, I cant believe I waited this long to watch this.
It was nice to see Yasaburo finally shed his aloofness, if only for a little bit.
AquaWateria
Member
The Eccentric Family 8
This episode broke me
The music, the dialogue, the shots, everything was beautiful. What a fantastic journey so far, I cant believe I waited this long to watch this.
Yeah its a really damn solid anime. I was surprised how good it was.
The music is wonderful as well.
victreeb3l
Member
Yup the soundtrack is utterly fantastic. This track had me hooked since the first episode.
Damnit PA Works, you beautiful studio.
MHWilliams
Member
That it's not good.
TacticalHotdog
Member
The first half was pretty decent, but the pacing in the second half is absolutely awful when they start focusing more on the enemy faction.
There's a rumor that the series was originally intended to be 13 episodes + a movie which would explain a lot
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
One Piece 800
me trying to cope with the fact I have watched eight hundred episodes of fucking anything
me trying to cope with the fact I have watched eight hundred episodes of fucking anything
One Piece 800
me trying to cope with the fact I have watched eight hundred episodes of fucking anything
Here's to another 800!
MHWilliams
Member
One Piece 800
me trying to cope with the fact I have watched eight hundred episodes of fucking anything
Onto Gintama!
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
I've watched all of Gintama!
I've watched all of Dragon Ball!
I think if you combined those two its still not 800!
AquaWateria
Member
One Piece 800
me trying to cope with the fact I have watched eight hundred episodes of fucking anything
Don't worry I have done the same.
MHWilliams
Member
You are correct.
Gintama is 328, Dragon Ball Z/GT/Super is 291+64+102. 785 in total.
One Piece 800
me trying to cope with the fact I have watched eight hundred episodes of fucking anything
There there.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Dragon Ball is like 150 tho so its way over nvm
our new shounen emperor
Are they going to rectify ruining Mikumo's character?
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Seeya Later Despairagator 05
This show really is a test run for Bakemonogatari.
This show really is a test run for Bakemonogatari.
AquaWateria
Member
Its funny that the one thing I remember from Code Geass is Nina's masturbation scene.
I guess that scene was just so shocking that I still remember it.
I guess that scene was just so shocking that I still remember it.
Bob Coffee
Member
the problem was delta post ep13 was an unfocused pile of shit. and i say this as someone who expects more from macross, being a fan since the 80s via robotech initially and shortly after seeing original SDF macross via the streamline robotech collection tapes. even frontier, which i didn't really care for untill the movies beyond sheryl/may'n's music and the VF-25 atleast told a coherent story and had a proper finale for the tv version.
atleast we will get some more good music out of a delta movie. for all the shit i give delta, walkure's music and JYUUNA's powerful voice were definitely a good thing.
Hellraider
Member
The manga was more than decent. We can potentially get a pretty good and complete half season out of it.
Large Professor
Member
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! S2
Still enjoyable, but definitely a step down from the first season. The romance is extremely slow to progress. Tooka (rikka's sister), one of the best characters, gets a lot less screen time and the battles are not nearly as epic.
Still enjoyable, but definitely a step down from the first season. The romance is extremely slow to progress. Tooka (rikka's sister), one of the best characters, gets a lot less screen time and the battles are not nearly as epic.
That it wasn't as good as Frontier I guess. But the most shows have that problem.
I thought it was OK...would rank it in the middle somewhere of Macrosses. But as said elsewhere, great music. Good enough to get me to import the soundtrack.
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