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[Beloved]

I always thought the fox was male. o.o

It's a canon female.

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She gives birth to cubs.

 

[CthulhuSushi]

Yep. She also has quite a wild personality

It's great because it could be pat..

Berserk has some amazing fanservice too.
Yes.

True, Berserk has amazing fanservice..but Claymore has fanservice..it really isn't that great.

Im guessing you never finished their S.Link huh?

I didn't..couldn't get into it honestly.

It's a canon female.

Spoiler

She gives birth to cubs.

Good to know, now I know all that money to refill my SP goes to child support.

Spoiler

Poor cubs won't ever know who their daddy is

 

[Jman014]

It's a canon female.

Spoiler

She gives birth to cubs.

A pet fox seems awesome.

 

[Zenfalcia]

No it doesn't. Nudity =/= Fanservice. It's only fanservice if it's meant to give you a boner.

You're saying gut's fights don't give you massive boners? All those sick combos and gore everywhere.

 

[croten]

You're saying gut's fights don't give you massive boners? All those sick combos and gore everywhere.

No not really.

 

[AngryCanadian]

You're saying gut's fights don't give you massive boners? All those sick combos and gore everywhere.

Flying eyeballs are the epitome of eroticism

 

[Beloved]

A pet fox seems awesome.

Indeed, they are really cool animals. But unfortunately not feasible pets unless you are an experienced handler

 

[misses bull]

I was kidding, the Mysterious Fox is my waifu

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I'm baffled you took that post seriously xD

I've seen some crazy shit on the interent man, like yukkio supporters

 

[Imperfected]

Has anyone noticed how tonally similar Berserk and Claymore is?

It's almost as if someone could go berserk with a claymore and you wouldn't know which one you were reading.

 

[ArclightBorealis]

You're saying gut's fights don't give you massive boners? All those sick combos and gore everywhere.

Giant robots beating the shit out of each other turns me on so fucking much.

Spoiler

This statement may or may not be totally accurate, but it does get me hype.

 

[Banana Aeon]

No it doesn't. Nudity =/= Fanservice. It's only fanservice if it's meant to give you a boner.

Then Silent Hill 2 is the master of fanservice.

You're saying gut's fights don't give you massive boners? All those sick combos and gore everywhere.

I should really get to reading Berserk one day.

 

[croten]

Then Silent Hill 2 is the master of fanservice.

I should really get to reading Berserk one day.

Yes you should, burn through that manga like no tomorrow

 

[Zenfalcia]

True, Berserk has amazing fanservice..but Claymore has fanservice..it really isn't that great.

Yep. I read a little claymore and the art is also not quite as well as berserk.

No not really.

oh.. ok..

Flying eyeballs are the epitome of eroticism

Totally, all those eyes staring at you, making you feel weird.

 

[MillionStabs]

Then Silent Hill 2 is the master of fanservice.

I'm having a bit of trouble understanding this..

 

[Beloved]

No it doesn't. Nudity =/= Fanservice. It's only fanservice if it's meant to give you a boner.

That is an important distinction because there is nothing inherently sexual about someone being naked (we all take showers/baths, change clothes, etc), so showing a character nude without sexualizing the scene is not fanservice, it's just showing normal every day activities, but if the movie/book/show/anime goes out of its way to focus on certain parts of the body, then its fanservice.

Like the difference between a scene having the camera angle pointed down from the ceiling into a bathroom and showing a character emerging from the shower naked and then wrapping themselves in a towel = not fanservice

Showing a character emerging from the shower naked from a close angle pointing upwards so it pans up their body (or vice versa, panning down), IS fanservice.

I dont know why I felt the need to type all this up but its just one of those things I tend to notice and some people dont grasp the distinction between showing nudity and sexualizing a character with no relevant context or purpose other than to arouse the viewer.

 

[demidar]

Yes you should, burn through that manga like no tomorrow

No he shouldn't, unless he wants to feel the burn of something so good never getting an ending.

Good morning everyone! Woke up later than usual, which is a bad trend :/

 

[Imperfected]

Giant robots beating the shit out of each other turns me on so fucking much.

Space ballet giant robot fights don't do it for me, but when it's Big O style superheavy giant robots? Oh yeah, baby.

 

[CthulhuSushi]

Yep. I read a little claymore and the art is also not quite as well as berserk.

I watched anime a long time ago when I actually thought Netflix was needed.

It was alright, I loved the OP song but after reading the manga it skips quite a lot. The pacing was really off, started out well and then just cut out more and more.

 

[croten]

That is an important distinction because there is nothing inherently sexual about someone being naked (we all take showers/baths, change clothes, etc), so showing a character nude without sexualizing the scene is not fanservice, it's just showing normal every day activities, but if the movie/book/show/anime goes out of its way to focus on certain parts of the body, then its fanservice.

Like the difference between a scene having the camera angle pointed down from the ceiling into a bathroom and showing a character emerging from the shower naked and then wrapping themselves in a towel = not fanservice

Showing a character emerging from the shower naked from a close angle pointing upwards so it pans up their body (or vice versa, panning down), IS fanservice.

I dont know why I felt the need to type all this up but its just one of those things I tend to notice and some people dont grasp the distinction between showing nudity and sexualizing a character with no relevant context or purpose other than to arouse the viewer.

Well there is sexual themes in Berserk, the difference is that it's rarely to arouse people and more to evoke strong emotions, such as deep, deep hate.

Spoiler

Fuck Griffith

No he shouldn't, unless he wants to feel the burn of something so good never getting an ending.

Good morning everyone! Woke up later than usual, which is a bad trend :/

Good night, I'm going to pass out now.

 

[Zenfalcia]

That is an important distinction because there is nothing inherently sexual about someone being naked (we all take showers/baths, change clothes, etc), so showing a character nude without sexualizing the scene is not fanservice, it's just showing normal every day activities, but if the movie/book/show/anime goes out of its way to focus on certain parts of the body, then its fanservice.

Like the difference between a scene having the camera angle pointed down from the ceiling into a bathroom and showing a character emerging from the shower naked and then wrapping themselves in a towel = not fanservice

Showing a character emerging from the shower naked from a close angle pointing upwards so it pans up their body (or vice versa, panning down), IS fanservice.

I dont know why I felt the need to type all this up but its just one of those things I tend to notice and some people dont grasp the distinction between showing nudity and sexualizing a character with no relevant context or purpose other than to arouse the viewer.

Well, we did have the same discussion before and it's a good differenciation to make sure people know.

No he shouldn't, unless he wants to feel the burn of something so good never getting an ending.

Good morning everyone! Woke up later than usual, which is a bad trend :/

Guts D berserkman will surely get to the grand line and get the one piece to become king of the pirates! It'll happen soon!

Good morning.

 

[Xiraiya]

That is an important distinction because there is nothing inherently sexual about someone being naked (we all take showers/baths, change clothes, etc), so showing a character nude without sexualizing the scene is not fanservice, it's just showing normal every day activities, but if the movie/book/show/anime goes out of its way to focus on certain parts of the body, then its fanservice.

Like the difference between a scene having the camera angle pointed down from the ceiling into a bathroom and showing a character emerging from the shower naked and then wrapping themselves in a towel = not fanservice

Showing a character emerging from the shower naked from a close angle pointing upwards so it pans up their body (or vice versa, panning down), IS fanservice.

I dont know why I felt the need to type all this up but its just one of those things I tend to notice and some people dont grasp the distinction between showing nudity and sexualizing a character with no relevant context or purpose other than to arouse the viewer.

I definitely agree. Personally, unless it's under certain contexts, I don't really appreciate fan service in my anime, it serves no purpose and it just cheapens a series for no good reason.

 

[Jman014]

Flying eyeballs are the epitome of eroticism

 

[Beloved]

Well there is sexual themes in Berserk, the difference is that it's rarely to arouse people and more to evoke strong emotions, such as deep, deep hate.

Spoiler

Fuck Griffith

Oh yeah I know, I wasn't referring to Berserk specifically. I just went on a tangent about fanservice in general xD

I like fanservice to a certain degree when it makes sense but when a series is 90% fanservice and lacks any real depth, I wont bother with it.

 

[Banana Aeon]

I'm having a bit of trouble understanding this..

( ¬‿¬)

 

[mike0dude]

Remember kids, Don't shit in the sink unless your made sure it was nice a clogged before hand, wouldn't want to leave marks on the sink.
be careful of splash back tho.

 

[Zenfalcia]

I watched anime a long time ago when I actually thought Netflix was needed.

It was alright, I loved the OP song but after reading the manga it skips quite a lot. The pacing was really off, started out well and then just cut out more and more.

Shame. So manga > anime just like berserk?

 

[zedreamcast]

Jesus im 50 hours in and I still havent gotten to disk 2

 

[Alfebit]

Hey Alf, do you know anything about making avatars? I think I want to change it to one of these Korra chibis but idk how to do the thing. Got these from one of the co-creators' tumblr blog.

Hey sorry I was busy when you posted that, but it looks like Tako was kind enough to do it for you. Those chibi Korras are adorable.

 

[Jman014]

Remember kids, Don't shit in the sink unless your made sure it was nice a clogged before hand, wouldn't want to leave marks on the sink.
be careful of splash back tho.

I hope it wasn't you.

 

[360pages]

I don't mind Fanservice either. As long as the series move forwards and it's not there every EP or Chapter, then it's nothing to really worry about.

 

[ArclightBorealis]

Space ballet giant robot fights don't do it for me, but when it's Big O style superheavy giant robots? Oh yeah, baby.

GaoGaiGar's got some fucking amazing knock out brawl fights. That last episode of the OVA series in particular has one of my favorite curb stomping moments in anything ever, it's so good.

 

[Glitchesarecool]

Here's your Yumi avatar

parfait

 

[Jman014]

Hey sorry I was busy when you posted that, but it looks like Tako was kind enough to do it for you. Those chibi Korras are adorable.

Yeah they are. I wish there was time for Korra chibi adventures like there was with ATLA shorts.

 

[demidar]

Well, we did have the same discussion before and it's a good differenciation to make sure people know.


Guts D berserkman will surely get to yhe grand line and get the one piece to become king of the pirates! It'll happen soon!

Good morning.

Now I'm just thinking of a MMD of a One Piece opening, except Luffy is replaced with Guts (and everyone else is the same).

Oh yeah I know, I wasn't referring to Berserk specifically. I just went on a tangent about fanservice in general xD

I like fanservice to a certain degree when it makes sense but when a series is 90% fanservice and lacks any real depth, I wont bother with it.

There's non-sexual fanservice too, like all of Smash Bros., but I guess that's not the topic of your tangent. I do agree though, excessive fanservice can turn me off very quickly. But only if it like, comes in infrequent peaks/spikes so I'd be fine with something like Senran Kagura.

 

[Zenfalcia]

Giant robots beating the shit out of each other turns me on so fucking much.

Spoiler

This statement may or may not be totally accurate, but it does get me hype.

Especially if they reference old mecha animes?

Spoiler

It's totally accurate, don't lie.

 

[DoktorEvil]

Jesus im 50 hours in and I still havent gotten to disk 2

It's a LOOONG game.

 

[CthulhuSushi]

Shame. So manga > anime just like berserk?

Yup Yup. The manga was quite good. As long as you can get past some of the Elfen Lied-esque fanservice.

Spoiler

Knowing you I'm sure you can <3

 

[Xiraiya]

I do agree though, excessive fanservice can turn me off very quickly. But only if it like, comes in infrequent peaks/spikes so I'd be fine with something like Senran Kagura.

Hahaha, oh boy.

So on a scale of 1 to Bible Black, what do you define as too much fan service then?

 

[zedreamcast]

It's a LOOONG game.

I thought it was inly 50 hours!

 

[Zenfalcia]

Now I'm just thinking of a MMD of a One Piece opening, except Luffy is replaced with Guts (and everyone else is the same).

Just once piece rap with some lyric changes to fit berserk and all slapped on a MMD.

 

[Glitchesarecool]

Revolutionary girl Kill la kill

 

[ArclightBorealis]

Especially if they reference old mecha animes?

Spoiler

It's totally accurate, don't lie.

Alright, I confess, every time the robot's special attack is used, I get a boner.

I also shout the attack names alongside the characters on screen and even sing the opening theme for the show. I'm a huge fucking dork. Plus I have this same problem whenever I watch tokusatsu shit, where I'll say the names and imitate the poses as well. Wonderful 101 brought it out of me as well.

 

[DoktorEvil]

I thought it was inly 50 hours!

Disc 2 goes downhill, so enjoy the good parts of the gameplay.

 

[Zenfalcia]

Yup Yup. The manga was quite good. As long as you can get past some of the Elfen Lied-esque fanservice.

Spoiler

Knowing you I'm sure you can <3

Well, the story isn't too bad either from the little i've read.

Well.. yeah..

 

[jack_package_200]

Revolutionary girl Kill la kill

If you have not seen the show, there is a reason why this is awkward...

 

[Beloved]

There's non-sexual fanservice too, like all of Smash Bros., but I guess that's not the topic of your tangent. I do agree though, excessive fanservice can turn me off very quickly. But only if it like, comes in infrequent peaks/spikes so I'd be fine with something like Senran Kagura.

Senran Kagura looks so generic in style that I have zero interest in it regardless of fanservice.

If I'm going to watch something with fanservice, its going to be something on par with the Monogatari series.

 

[Xiraiya]

Basically it comes down to this, there is a time and a place for fan service,

Spoiler

and it is not what 90% of people think it is

.

 

[demidar]

Hahaha, oh boy.

So on a scale of 1 to Bible Black, what do you define as too much fan service then?

Hmm, let's say a bit further than Kill la Kill? The more serious a series, the less I'll tolerate fanservice so it's a variable threshold.

Also panty shots of underaged-looking characters. That's no good.

 

[Glitchesarecool]

If you have not seen the show, there is a reason why this is awkward...

It's fiiiiine.

 

[Zenfalcia]

Alright, I confess, every time the robot's special attack is used, I get a boner.

I also shout the attack names alongside the characters on screen and even sing the opening theme for the show. I'm a huge fucking dork. Plus I have this same problem whenever I watch tokusatsu shit, where I'll say the names and imitate the poses as well. Wonderful 101 brought it out of me as well.

You must be fun to watch anime with. Huge nerd yelling out hype moves.