BassForever
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It will, lets not kid ourselves. They weren't going to seitch the two for six weeks just to switch back. They switched them because BL is being replaced by a rerun
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Toonami |Aug14| Melodrama Marathon
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It will, lets not kid ourselves. They weren't going to seitch the two for six weeks just to switch back. They switched them because BL is being replaced by a rerun
A day late but couldn't be helped
REVIEW TIME
Attack on Titan
I missed most of it since I was in GotG but I already know about the trial episode. It is a slightly less worse cannons aimed at Eren and friends. While the latter served as more of a character moment and that was about it, this episode at least moves the plot forward and it is nice to not deal with the Battle of Trost anymore. We also learn so key background details that will never be looked into again this season! (yay....)
Bleach
I wanna die. When I told Bleach to go fly a kite I didn't mean literally. Stupid humor with no payoff and no dance. I just want to get back to the STAND knock offs so I can make more JoJo references as this counts down to its conclusion. DIIIIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOO!
Space Dandy
Tamaki's VA was throwing me off since I finished Ouran High School Host Club not long ago (I hear DTL knocking on my door). So that added to episode for me. The laugh track was creepy and out of place (most laugh tracks are) but the explanation was pretty funny. Overall it was an ok episode of Dandy but next week's episode looks fantastic.
Naruto Shippuden
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...
One Piece
It is strange this is the only time power levels are ever employed in One Piece. Especially considering the anime defies power levels considered how tanky most characters are. Luffy is second only to Zoro for a bad sense of direction. We also got to see the group dynamic of CP9 as well as Robin having fond memories of the Straw Hats. Just a few more episodes and we will start our first major fight.
Blue Exorcist SPECIAL EDITION
I know this show got shit on towards the end (and it deserved it) but I think the series had plenty of saving graces and it made me want to get into reading the manga. The series had nice animation and I honestly liked most of the characters, Rin especially. I think the moment Rin and Yukio shared when they remembered the past was actually pretty sweet. As well as Rin wanting to find other ways of dealing with demons other than killing them. The series really shined when we got those moments. When it suffered is pretty obvious. They had a few chapters of source material and they had to wing it when they reached a certain point. It is jarring because I was really getting to like the series and then Rin's trail happened and I could feel the exact moment (when Amaimon 'dies') the series tore off from the manga and it was a sharp downhill slope from there. It shows to because Mephisto peaces the fuck out more or less in the last half of the series and the puppet kid is there for no fucking reason. Sheimi does jack shit for the rest of the series (maybe that stupid flower thing with zombie wife?). Not to mention the most regrettable decision, good guy Satan. That pretty much explains itself. The series didn't get to an overarching plot, realizing this it just went batshit crazy at the end. I hope we get the movie since I really do feel it highlights the strengths of the show and is quite fun to boot.
Beware the Batman
I am really beginning to question why they picked this up apart from the obvious, they have 'new' episodes to air. This has got to be one of the most kiddy kid shows I have ever seen on the block. Everything is spoon fed to you, Batman is an idiot and sucks at fighting even factoring into the fact he is an amateur. At best it is unintentionally hilarious. Poor animation and a poor use of Ras al' Ghul. You could swap in the League of Assassin's chick and not much would change.
Black Lagoon
That's more like it. I just want to take a moment to appreciate how nice it is to have a character moment in these shows. The only other show to have this was Blue Exorcist oddly enough (not counting the shows I skip). Easily the best episode of the night as things begin to escalate to a fever pitch. That fucking preview man. I have to physically hold myself back from watching the next episode. It looks like it is going to be a blood bath.
Clone Wars
A slight improvement over previous weeks. I also miss Obi Wan and Anakin and most Jedi episodes. It feels like they have been saving their budget for the past 3-4 episodes. I know this series has much better episodes in it I just can't explain why it hit such a snag as of late as it was steadily improving.
Samurai Jack
Jack fights to rave music....that's about it. Personally, I dug it. I found it kind of funny Jack was pushing kids to their doom from their rafters after staying his blade but I am thinking way too much about this. I do want to comment about the series so far but I think I will hold off until we reach a 'certain episode' coming up.
RANKINGS!
Black Lagoon
Samurai Jack
...
Space Dandy
One Piece
Blue Exorcist
Attack on Titan (I dunno where I want to place this on the 'ok' column :-/)
Clone Wars
...
Naruto Shippuden
Beware the Batman
Bleach
REVIEW TIME
Attack on Titan
I missed most of it since I was in GotG but I already know about the trial episode. It is a slightly less worse cannons aimed at Eren and friends. While the latter served as more of a character moment and that was about it, this episode at least moves the plot forward and it is nice to not deal with the Battle of Trost anymore. We also learn so key background details that will never be looked into again this season! (yay....)
Bleach
I wanna die. When I told Bleach to go fly a kite I didn't mean literally. Stupid humor with no payoff and no dance. I just want to get back to the STAND knock offs so I can make more JoJo references as this counts down to its conclusion. DIIIIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOO!
Space Dandy
Tamaki's VA was throwing me off since I finished Ouran High School Host Club not long ago (I hear DTL knocking on my door). So that added to episode for me. The laugh track was creepy and out of place (most laugh tracks are) but the explanation was pretty funny. Overall it was an ok episode of Dandy but next week's episode looks fantastic.
Naruto Shippuden
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...
One Piece
It is strange this is the only time power levels are ever employed in One Piece. Especially considering the anime defies power levels considered how tanky most characters are. Luffy is second only to Zoro for a bad sense of direction. We also got to see the group dynamic of CP9 as well as Robin having fond memories of the Straw Hats. Just a few more episodes and we will start our first major fight.
Blue Exorcist SPECIAL EDITION
I know this show got shit on towards the end (and it deserved it) but I think the series had plenty of saving graces and it made me want to get into reading the manga. The series had nice animation and I honestly liked most of the characters, Rin especially. I think the moment Rin and Yukio shared when they remembered the past was actually pretty sweet. As well as Rin wanting to find other ways of dealing with demons other than killing them. The series really shined when we got those moments. When it suffered is pretty obvious. They had a few chapters of source material and they had to wing it when they reached a certain point. It is jarring because I was really getting to like the series and then Rin's trail happened and I could feel the exact moment (when Amaimon 'dies') the series tore off from the manga and it was a sharp downhill slope from there. It shows to because Mephisto peaces the fuck out more or less in the last half of the series and the puppet kid is there for no fucking reason. Sheimi does jack shit for the rest of the series (maybe that stupid flower thing with zombie wife?). Not to mention the most regrettable decision, good guy Satan. That pretty much explains itself. The series didn't get to an overarching plot, realizing this it just went batshit crazy at the end. I hope we get the movie since I really do feel it highlights the strengths of the show and is quite fun to boot.
Beware the Batman
I am really beginning to question why they picked this up apart from the obvious, they have 'new' episodes to air. This has got to be one of the most kiddy kid shows I have ever seen on the block. Everything is spoon fed to you, Batman is an idiot and sucks at fighting even factoring into the fact he is an amateur. At best it is unintentionally hilarious. Poor animation and a poor use of Ras al' Ghul. You could swap in the League of Assassin's chick and not much would change.
Black Lagoon
That's more like it. I just want to take a moment to appreciate how nice it is to have a character moment in these shows. The only other show to have this was Blue Exorcist oddly enough (not counting the shows I skip). Easily the best episode of the night as things begin to escalate to a fever pitch. That fucking preview man. I have to physically hold myself back from watching the next episode. It looks like it is going to be a blood bath.
Clone Wars
A slight improvement over previous weeks. I also miss Obi Wan and Anakin and most Jedi episodes. It feels like they have been saving their budget for the past 3-4 episodes. I know this series has much better episodes in it I just can't explain why it hit such a snag as of late as it was steadily improving.
Samurai Jack
Jack fights to rave music....that's about it. Personally, I dug it. I found it kind of funny Jack was pushing kids to their doom from their rafters after staying his blade but I am thinking way too much about this. I do want to comment about the series so far but I think I will hold off until we reach a 'certain episode' coming up.
RANKINGS!
Black Lagoon
Samurai Jack
...
Space Dandy
One Piece
Blue Exorcist
Attack on Titan (I dunno where I want to place this on the 'ok' column :-/)
Clone Wars
...
Naruto Shippuden
Beware the Batman
Bleach
Might as well mention there's an anime sale happening tomorrow on PSN & some of the games, shows, & movies discounted involve Bleach (movies), Naruto (movies, games, & TV series), Inuyasha (movies), One Piece (both Pirate Warriors games), and Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z
Schadenfreude
Member
Whoops, didn't see that........but you didn't mention the DBZ or One Piece games, so it's totally and completely different in comparison. 
1/2 tempted to get the original Pirate Warriors, but I heard it's nowhere near as good as the sequel. Not sure on Saint Seiya since I haven't read/watched the series but know it exists.
1/2 tempted to get the original Pirate Warriors, but I heard it's nowhere near as good as the sequel. Not sure on Saint Seiya since I haven't read/watched the series but know it exists.
Schadenfreude
Member
No excuses!Whoops, didn't see that........but you didn't mention the DBZ or One Piece games, so it's totally and completely different in comparison.
1/2 tempted to get the original Pirate Warriors, but I heard it's nowhere near as good as the sequel. Not sure on Saint Seiya since I haven't read/watched the series but know it exists.
UltraGunner
Banned
We've just suffered through Bleach and most of us will be ready for retirement when One Piece finishes up. We don't need another long runner.
lazybones18
Banned
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck
Unspeakable Evil
Member
sigh
BassForever
Member
Fuck this week
Schadenfreude
Member
I don't think he'd want anyone to be sad over this. Whatever problems he may have had, the man loved making people happy. So shake this off and instead remember the life that was. Some of his comedy specials and movies are readily available on Netflix and the like.
That would have been the greatest thing ever.
Doctor Decimate
Member
guys in Brotherhood when does May Chang stop being horrible
BassForever
Member
Imperial Bishop
Banned
I take it you guys heard the news already.
I don't know, man. I just don't know how to take this. This year officially sucks.
I don't know, man. I just don't know how to take this. This year officially sucks.
BassForever
Member
She is there mostly to give Al a love interest, and she does that role well imo. She also helps to give us more insight into the country of Shing. I will agree she's the weakest of the main characters though I feel thats more an argument for just how strong the rest of the cast is by comparison.
Doctor Decimate
Member
my issue is that she doesn't seem like she....fits. i know Ed and Al are teenagers, but this little girl with a tiny panda hurts my suspension of disbelief.
dean is possibly in my top 3 right now for all these out of nowhere moment
Yep
they need Jesus, I don't hate them tho
BassForever
Member
Doctor Decimate
Member
she sure as hell doesn't look 11. she looks like Ed and Al did when they were kids.
One thing I don't see coming to Toonami is Toriko.
Funimation only did the first 52 episodes, and I've heard no plans of doing anymore.
Plus, the anime is garbage. The manga is leagues better.
I've made this comparison before, but the manga is The Salty Spitoon while the anime is Weenie Hut Jr's.
Funimation only did the first 52 episodes, and I've heard no plans of doing anymore.
Plus, the anime is garbage. The manga is leagues better.
I've made this comparison before, but the manga is The Salty Spitoon while the anime is Weenie Hut Jr's.
TheAbsolution
Member
Man, had it not been for the awful news today, I would've put this day on the booksas a good one.
Fuck.
On a slightly happier news, I think I nailed the the interview. I find out by Friday.
Fuck.
On a slightly happier news, I think I nailed the the interview.
I find out by Friday.BassForever
Member
Yeah and Ed was 10 or 11 years old when he attempted to transmute his mother, he became a state alchemist at the age of 12 and it took him a year to heal from his auto mail surgery. It's just the authors art style kids look really young until the magically explode into teens around 12/13.
Yeah I doubt they'd want to pick up an unfinished dub
Doctor Decimate
Member
the knowledge that "hey, she's not actually 8 years old" doesn't really change the way it looks onscreen, though, which is the issue.
BassForever
Member
On a slightly happier news, I think I nailed the the interview.
*pending banzai.gif*
Imperial Bishop
Banned
Funimation is already planning collections for Toriko. Now that the anime is over, there's a chance they might finish dubbing it and release it in collection sets.
BleachNaruto Shippuden in 5 days (and one hour)
Why not a black lagoon count?
Black Lagoon is good every week. Naruto Shippuden is not. This is a special event.
TheAbsolution
Member
That's what I wanna know. Does stuff actually happen? Do I not fall asleep within 5 minutes?
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