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Toonami |Sep14| This is our Final Dandy, baby
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Great stuff as always. I always enjoy when you pick a particular theme for the night.
Got that for my birthday. Was gravely concerned.
Love this week's stuff, SAB. So glad you included the Ginjo face. Best image of the week. Don't feel pressured to get these out early, also. You can wait until the next morning to post this if it helps.
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REVIEWS:
Attack on Titan - The pacing in this show is really weird. Why have Levi give a two minute long, monolog in a monotoned voice while being chased by a giant, skinless killer? Why have a flashback during such an exciting chase? Aside from that, I did like watching the science chick go crazy again and the payoff at the end of the episode was cool with them capturing FemTitan. I'm not really sure why they didn't just tell crybaby Eren the plan all along. Maybe they were afraid FemTitan would hear it? A decent episode but not as good as the last couple.
Bleach - I really wish Ichigo would at least TRY to tell his friends their memories have been altered. Even if they don't believe him, you should at least give it a shot rather than ignoring it and whining about killing Tsukishima. The battles were pretty lame with a lot of pointless air walking and lifeless swordplay. Typical Bleach, I guess. The Ginjo twist was a nice surprise though and that face he made... oh man... so laughably bad it was great. I literally LOLDs when I saw it. Another okay episode.
Space Dandy - Hmm.. yeah. Sorry but this is the worst Dandy episode. At least with prior, less-than-stellar episodes there was a some crazy visuals or music going on. This was just completely dull in every department. So some little alien kid we've never seen before was pissed at his baseball playing friend and that sent a baseball to another planet that hit a guy and killed him, although he didn't really die? What a completely pointless string of events. So dumb. If the entire point of the episode was to set up that Dandy has high levels of Pyonium, well, that has already kind of been established. They could have done something much more entertaining here but instead I was bored to tears as I watched every single joke fall flat. Luckly, the finale looks looks to be action packed and fun. I hope it brings the feels.
Naruto: Shippuden - In typical Shippuden pacing, things are moving slowly. So little is happening I had actually forgotten what mission they were even on until someone posted about it (they're looking for Sasuke, right?) Sai is a douchbag who is way too interested in Naruto's junk. That's like the third time he's openly talked about it. Either this is bad comedy or they are legit trying to set up Sai as being secretly lusting some five-tailed-tail.
One Piece - Another good episode. I was glad to see Sniper King bring the giants. Last week, I half guessed that what was going to happen and it did! His dope enterance on their shoulders was totally badass. I'm also glad Blueno was able to keep fighting (instead of just being one-punched) and showed off more of his weird, creepy power. Also, it was neat to see devil fruit being eaten. This episode didn't blow my socks off but it was still a lot of fun.
Gurren Lagann - One of the slower GL episodes that introduces Rosiu (forehead boy), Gimmy (the little boy) and Darry (the little girl). I used to not like this episode and would usually skip it on rewatches. However, over time it grew on me. Mostly because it shows Rosiu's origins and his uncertainty with both faith and leadership. Kamina spitting truth bombs left and right is so refreshing and I always love his eagerness to fight. He isn't mean or a jerk. He's just brutally honest, stands up for truth and doesn't give a cap about tact. Just who the hell you think he is, anyway?! This is the last setup episode for the epicness to come. While next week's episode is a ton of fun, it's also been HEAVILY edited for TV because the original was too lewd. They cut out about half of the episode and inserted recaps. So, don't judge it too harshly. The uncut version is hilarious.
Beware the Batman - I've reached the point where I'm actually going to miss this show once it leaves because I've grown to love laughing at this train wreck. It's high comedy; even funnier than this week's Space Dandy! I love how the cops won't take off Batman's costume because loud noises frighten them. Or how every person in the city is up at 4:00 a.m., including Oracle who no doubt has school the next day. Katana tries to be funny, but her one liners continue to be terrible. When she said, "I know what he needs...," I half thought she was going to try and seduce the Bats. Ewwe. Another wonderfully terrible episode.
Hellsing Ultimate - This show continues to deliver. I love this show! Everyone is a total badass. I'm completely smitten by Police Girl. She's funny, cute, buxom, sweet, skilled marksman and yet becomes a fearsome killing monster sometimes. Such a range for what woudl typically be a two dimensional character! Her comedy faces are some of the best on Toonami right now. Alucard was insane this episode. I really got a sense of just how much more powerful he is compared lesser vampires. The punk vampire was fun (Konami code!) and his foul mouth would make even the Black Lagoon company blush. I want more of this show!
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I fell asleep after that due to an early rise. An okay week. Most of the shows were merely decent, a few uncharacteristically bad, and Hellsing continues to be amazing. I know some of us sound like a broken record saying that GL gets better but it really does. All these setup episodes pay off eventually and you'll appreciate them more as the series goes on.
Lastly, guys, please be more careful with the hinting. :/ I'm not just talking about TTGL, which had some really awful hints dropped last night. Both One Piece and Hellsing had moments spoiled for me because people were hinting about things about to happen. Just remember to only comment on what is happening, not what is GOING to happen!
Imperial Bishop
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Space Dandy is almost over, guys.
I don't want it.....this suffering......
*cries in corner*
I don't want it.....this suffering......
*cries in corner*
Agreed, I've stated it before, but it's more enjoyable to both parties if nothing is hinted at as to keep expectations lowered and leads to better reactions. I've done my best to keep quiet on any future episodes (& I'm sure others have as well) & I understand some of us are excited to reach certain episodes, but again, let's not built up expectations that might not be met or spoil it for those who are new to the show. Raw reactions are more enjoyable to read than those who've been given some hints/teasers/impressions from others/etc.
...& also, I get the abridged version of a show can have lots of quotable moments (I'm sure we'll get this during DBZ), but it's more enjoyable if we hear what YOU think, not just quoting something that I might've had interest in, but now probably heard most, if not all the best parts. A few quotes is fine, but don't make it the majority of the posts.
...& also, I get the abridged version of a show can have lots of quotable moments (I'm sure we'll get this during DBZ), but it's more enjoyable if we hear what YOU think, not just quoting something that I might've had interest in, but now probably heard most, if not all the best parts. A few quotes is fine, but don't make it the majority of the posts.
Imperial Bishop
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Seriously, though. Ease up on the hinting, fellas.
BassForever
Member
Seriously, though. Ease up on the hinting, fellas.
This is another problem especially when some people are ahead on some shows and not on others. A comment like "this is a nice bit of foreshadowing" could be speculation for a first time viewer OR it could be because they know and are hinting at things
Doctor Decimate
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This. Like, I don't really understand the point. There's nothing particularly funny about quoting what the abridged version said in exactly the same context. I don't really have a problem with some quotes in a different context, but basically parroting Hellsing Abridged kind of annoys me a little bit and I hope our watch of Kai doesn't end up this way.
BassForever
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That was my huge issue. Its impossible for me to tell.
Like if someone said (ill use an impossible to avoid spoilers) "God they made it obvious Eren is the female titan" I have no clue if youve seen it and you just blatantly spoiled it or if youre watching for the first time. Its easier for everyone in terms of not spoiling if were all on the same page there or if those who are ahead dont give such comments.
during Hellsing you literally had people posting lines before they were spoken
Doctor Decimate
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this would be the best twist ever
BassForever
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To be fair I think some of that may be people watching online or different providers, I've sometimes see people post a Space Dandy quote a second or two before I heard it which clearly nobody could be ahead on
I'm pretty sure the edited broadcast version is the only one included in TV packages. It's the only version that aired in Japan, the only version that aired on Syfy (and hilariously they still mosaiced out tons of shit when Syfy aired it), and now the only version airing on Toonami.
My guess is the uncut version is just considered a "DVD Extra" type thing, like most "_.5" episodes.
Fun fact: the only .5 episode that Adult Swim and/or Toonami has ever aired was episode 12.5 of Durarara!!, which only aired on its first run. Conveniently enough, its second run skipped from episode 11 to 13 because of the preemption caused by Toonami's surprise April Fools appearance in 2012.
I can actually comment on this delay due to watching toonami consistently in three places. From what I can tell, directv>uverse>dish.To be fair I think some of that may be people watching online or different providers, I've sometimes see people post a Space Dandy quote a second or two before I heard it which clearly nobody could be ahead on
At least, my directv is notably ahead of the other two (half a min?). But people still post quotes ahead by a bit, so...
Edit: it could be where these houses are. Dish is wisconsin but the other two are close, so i can presume at least the directv and uverse difference is relatively accurate?
SparksterMeta0
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I'm in the west so I'm able to watching it live with you guys as my cable subscription [Cox] allows simulcasting since I have Cartoon Network. I can vouch that the streaming occasionally delays for a second or two.To be fair I think some of that may be people watching online or different providers, I've sometimes see people post a Space Dandy quote a second or two before I heard it which clearly nobody could be ahead on
To be fair I think some of that may be people watching online or different providers, I've sometimes see people post a Space Dandy quote a second or two before I heard it which clearly nobody could be ahead on
this was like five minutes beforehand
BassForever
Member
I will also point out, there is a difference between someone saying "LOL Konami code" a few seconds and someone saying "Konami code time" like 30 seconds - 1 minute ahead of when it happens. One is probably a broadcast delay in your area, the other is someone spoiling/hinting at things that haven't happened
Edit: Yep HTown basically saying what I am
Edit: Yep HTown basically saying what I am
Doctor Decimate
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the live action Scooby-Doo movie is on Cartoon Network.
why am i watching this
why am i watching this
Worse than that they were spoiling the Abridged series, which is like a double spoiler.
Who the fuck wants to watch the abridged series before watching the show, now I'm going into both being spoiled.
Imperial Bishop
Banned
Every Jan moment in Hellsing Ultimate.
BassForever
Member
Doctor Decimate
Member
this is so early 2000s i feel like i need to post about it on Myspace
Doctor Decimate
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James Gunn wrote this.
Its ending for the same reason that anything bad happens in the world, because you touch yourself at night
Maybe if you stopped doing that we could have world peace, the cure to cancer, etc.It was more like 10 minutes or something. It was pretty ridiculous to be frank :/
Doctor Decimate
Member
true. though i feel like you can definitely see his fingerprints on this.
i also feel like if it was competently directed and not filtered through like twelve men in suits it might actually have been ok.
Pft thanks for hinting that the next episode will be lewd ckohler!!!
Just kidding.
Doctor Decimate
Member
yeah it's kinda weird that Velma is way hotter than Daphne.
i also forgot how scarily accurate Shaggy is
BassForever
Member
Scrappy Doo ruins everything
I suppose I should say two things.
1.) Hinting
This thread had this issue in the past but got better with it. However it has crept back in somewhat. What it amounts to is people posting vague commentary about future events, tip-toeing around details trying to be spoiler free. However, these are usually still pretty obvious clues to people who are new to the show.
I know some people have a distaste for 'spoiler culture.' Context is still important, obviously, but that doesn't really give you free reign to post vague things about later events because you are avoiding details. Some will find (and have found) that to be a nuisance if you do that. So, try not to do that. If you cannot resist posting something like this, put it in spoiler tags.
Basically, give first time viewers more credit. You don't have to tell them that "this part is important" or "this part is fun" or "this part is bad". They can decide that for themselves, you know.
Time to be specific:
Character is first introduced, this *hints* at the character before viewers get to form their own opinion about him.
It doesn't matter how obvious you think something may or may not be. If you know the twists and turns of the narrative, don't imply anything. Knowing BatDan has seen the series, basically, a post like acts as a confirmation.
This type of spoiler tagging isn't good form. It's pretty obvious what the tagged word was. Tag the whole statement.
This was already called out on, but again, this is cluing people in on things before they get a chance to make connections on their own.
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I hope I don't sound like a spoil-sport, but you have to place yourself in shoes who cannot comment on anything other than what has been shown so far.
2.) Hellsing Abridged (and preemptive commentary for DBZ Abridged)
There are a number of people who haven't seen Hellsing. Believe it or not, they don't know what's going to happen. These viewers are watching to see what the characters are going to do, how the conflict is going to be approached, and how the narrative might throw them for a loop. Having a half-dozen people throwing in parody lines verbatim, before they happen, responding to each other, is not only annoying, but confusing. The thing about parodies is that they really only work for people who are already familiar with the source material. It's clear that a good chunk of people are not. So please, be considerate.
As for DBZ, it's definitely a property more people are familiar with. I suppose that might lead to a looser viewing within the thread, but still, parroting lines from a comedy dub is probably ill-advised.
Let's not let this become a bigger issue.
1.) Hinting
This thread had this issue in the past but got better with it. However it has crept back in somewhat. What it amounts to is people posting vague commentary about future events, tip-toeing around details trying to be spoiler free. However, these are usually still pretty obvious clues to people who are new to the show.
I know some people have a distaste for 'spoiler culture.' Context is still important, obviously, but that doesn't really give you free reign to post vague things about later events because you are avoiding details. Some will find (and have found) that to be a nuisance if you do that. So, try not to do that. If you cannot resist posting something like this, put it in spoiler tags.
Basically, give first time viewers more credit. You don't have to tell them that "this part is important" or "this part is fun" or "this part is bad". They can decide that for themselves, you know.
Time to be specific:
Character is first introduced, this *hints* at the character before viewers get to form their own opinion about him.
It doesn't matter how obvious you think something may or may not be. If you know the twists and turns of the narrative, don't imply anything. Knowing BatDan has seen the series, basically, a post like acts as a confirmation.
This type of spoiler tagging isn't good form. It's pretty obvious what the tagged word was. Tag the whole statement.
This was already called out on, but again, this is cluing people in on things before they get a chance to make connections on their own.
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I hope I don't sound like a spoil-sport, but you have to place yourself in shoes who cannot comment on anything other than what has been shown so far.
2.) Hellsing Abridged (and preemptive commentary for DBZ Abridged)
There are a number of people who haven't seen Hellsing. Believe it or not, they don't know what's going to happen. These viewers are watching to see what the characters are going to do, how the conflict is going to be approached, and how the narrative might throw them for a loop. Having a half-dozen people throwing in parody lines verbatim, before they happen, responding to each other, is not only annoying, but confusing. The thing about parodies is that they really only work for people who are already familiar with the source material. It's clear that a good chunk of people are not. So please, be considerate.
As for DBZ, it's definitely a property more people are familiar with. I suppose that might lead to a looser viewing within the thread, but still, parroting lines from a comedy dub is probably ill-advised.
Let's not let this become a bigger issue.
UltraGunner
Banned
Ginjo's evil face will never not be funny to me.
Imperial Bishop
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mightynine
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It's dubbed.
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