Crash Station
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Yep. Subject matter>direction.
Winter 2012 Anime Thread 2.22: You Can (Not) Outpost Cajunator
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Yep. Subject matter>direction.
Whisper IS my favourite Ghibli film, so that does bode well.
I understand the Japanese release has English subtitles, but inevitably there'll be a proper English release fairly soon so I can hold out on that.
Crash Station
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It's in a monthly manga. That right there kind of kills all chances of it being long-running.
Yuri Seijin Naoko-san
Not since the days of Nichijou had I seen something so painfully unfunny. At least that one had charming visuals and animation to fall back on whereas this is just fugly on a whole. I wish I could at least say this was a waste of perfectly fine yuri but that was sorely lacking as well. It's just an offensively dull waste of time in pretty much every way and Naoko's voice made me want to punch a wall every time she opened her mouth. So annoying.
Not since the days of Nichijou had I seen something so painfully unfunny. At least that one had charming visuals and animation to fall back on whereas this is just fugly on a whole. I wish I could at least say this was a waste of perfectly fine yuri but that was sorely lacking as well. It's just an offensively dull waste of time in pretty much every way and Naoko's voice made me want to punch a wall every time she opened her mouth. So annoying.
Lupin isn't an especially complex IP to work with so I want to hope that she'll do a decent job with it. The other staff members have good credentials so that should help.
Subaru from Mayo Chiki
I thought sohnnnnnghohgod
Its true. Although in Tales from Earthsea's case I can see a very legitimate argument that bad directing can utterly ruin something otherwise interesting. It was sooooo boring. I really wanted to like it.
Whisper of the Heart is the most glorious example of a japanese version of a John Denver song that I have yet to come across.
This whole post depresses the hell out of me. Even though I had expected another Gintama break, as there isn't even much manga material left to adapt, I didn't actually think it'd be that soon.
Sunrise already animated nearly 4 volumes out of 5 for Daily Lives of Highschool Boys so I doubt there will be a sequel.
We're listin' again?
Watching for absolute certain:
Fate/Zero S2
Medaka Box
Sakamichi no Apollon
Uchuu Kyoudai
Zetman
Will watch pending good impressions:
Accel World
Natsuiro no Kiseki
Sankarea
Tsuritama
Will give a chance but will probably suck:
Jormungand
Nazo no Kanojo X
Shining Hearts
Watching for Studio/Designer/etc.
Saint Seiya Omega
Sengoku Collection
Watching ironically:
AKB0048
Eureka Seven AO
Not watching for hipster reasons:
Hyouka
Watching for absolute certain:
Fate/Zero S2
Medaka Box
Sakamichi no Apollon
Uchuu Kyoudai
Zetman
Will watch pending good impressions:
Accel World
Natsuiro no Kiseki
Sankarea
Tsuritama
Will give a chance but will probably suck:
Jormungand
Nazo no Kanojo X
Shining Hearts
Watching for Studio/Designer/etc.
Saint Seiya Omega
Sengoku Collection
Watching ironically:
AKB0048
Eureka Seven AO
Not watching for hipster reasons:
Hyouka
I also REALLY love LOOOOOOVE Kaze ni Naru from the Cat Returns.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwoDrRCibhA
So fucking hnnng.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwoDrRCibhA
So fucking hnnng.
Did you ever manage to acquire Arjuna?
Arjuna is totally devoid of HNNNNNNNG so I understand your need to pay the bare minimum. Ultimately I felt like its spectacular badness ended up being kind of overhyped; it's a feel-bad series but didn't have me writhing on the floor like Blood-C. You shouldn't feel in any particular rush to see it.
Dedication Through Light
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New Prince of Tennis 10
Yes, were back to playing tennis. Pretty good match with Illusion to Waking Dream (even if they reused the same clip five times or such). I was kind of disappointed
Three more episodes to go, hope Echizen and co get to play a full match.
Yes, were back to playing tennis. Pretty good match with Illusion to Waking Dream (even if they reused the same clip five times or such). I was kind of disappointed
so much build up to the pinnacle of perfection that only so few are even chosen and able to perform for it to just be, the ball rolls to a stop and reverses back like something out of hot shots golf...dull, did Echizen really do it before too in the finals? I thought itd be more epic
Three more episodes to go, hope Echizen and co get to play a full match.
Im thinking its worth $20-30. Ichigo was a well packaged art box set full of squee and joy so it as worth the extra money. Arjuna seems cute but hilariously overwrought with its message and its probably Ferngully-like levels of hitting you over the head with Nature worship.
As for Saint Tail, well I paid what was neccessary, and it wasnt a bad deal all things considered for a 40 episode series.
If those staff names are related to a title you're interested in, it's a good indicator of certain things to expect. And if you're ever curious why that particular work is so appealing to you, you may want to know who was involved in that process. It's only to your benefit.
Its hard to compare because of different genres but yes. Earthsea was a total mess whereas Poppy Hill actually has an actual sense of direction.
Most Ghibli stuff release with English subtitles. Whether that's in preparation for the international release or what, I'm not sure.
chickdigger802
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Sora no Otoshimono movie.
Any good?
Any good?
I havent really noticed a lot of connection between different shows that I enjoyed other than genre and subject matter and perhaps cliches found in them, but I do know I enjoy a couple studio's work more than others so you might have a slight point. for the most part though, I'll watch anything if it catches my eye, whether its a Deen or Shaft show or Bones. Doesnt really matter.
But then you run the risk of becoming one of those people who feel the need to search the staff of any particular episode with a list full of names they must check in order to decide whether it's good or not without even watching it. It's a slippery slope.
For Whisper of the Heart? The UK BD is already out but it's a DNR'd mess per usual.
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Sunrise already animated nearly 4 volumes out of 5 for Daily Lives of Highschool Boys so I doubt there will be a sequel.
3 more years for a sequel at the rate the author is writing...Nobody does this. The libel against people who care about staff needs to stop.
I dont think people are hating on studio-seekers. Just pointing out that studios really arent that important really. It just depends on how good or interesting subject matter is. If a good studio is making something boring, are you really going to watch it just because that studio did it?
Surprisingly, Arjuna spent less time hammering at the extreme environmentalism than I expected. I was a bit let down that it didn't reach deeper depths of insanity than it did, although it's still abundantly weird and uncomfortable throughout.
As bad as it sounds like you got gouged on Mashimaro, you'll still probably enjoy it far more than you would Arjuna.
You might want to edit that...
Ultimadrago
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Lupin The Third (Sayo Yamamoto + Takeshi Koike)
Saint Seiya Omega (Yoshihiko Umakoshi)
Hyouka (KyoAni)
Apollon (Watanabe + NeoMadhouse)
Plus:
Eureka Seven AO by Bones
And the wildcards:
Zetman by Takaya
Mysterious Girl Friend X by Ayumu Watanabe Konishi
Space Bros by Ayumu Watanabe and Yabuno
SAKUGA SPRING
Saint Seiya Omega (Yoshihiko Umakoshi)
Hyouka (KyoAni)
Apollon (Watanabe + NeoMadhouse)
Plus:
Eureka Seven AO by Bones
And the wildcards:
Zetman by Takaya
Mysterious Girl Friend X by Ayumu Watanabe Konishi
Space Bros by Ayumu Watanabe and Yabuno
SAKUGA SPRING
G Gundam 16
Gundam Spiegel and the mysterious Char-alike!
Kaiji 1
These are certainly some stylized characters. I dig the concept of the show although the game itself seems almost a letdown. I look forward to being proven wrong though.
Infinite Stratos 6
Char's just adorable. The show has become surprisingly watchable in spite of the harem antics.
Shin Mazinger Z 7
Gundam Spiegel and the mysterious Char-alike!
Schwarz Bruder is such a goofy name. Even if I didn't know his identity beforehand, I would have after that.
Kaiji 1
These are certainly some stylized characters. I dig the concept of the show although the game itself seems almost a letdown. I look forward to being proven wrong though.
Infinite Stratos 6
Char's just adorable. The show has become surprisingly watchable in spite of the harem antics.
Shin Mazinger Z 7
It's nice to be surprised for a change! Didn't expect that Baron Ashura reveal even though Ankojuji did strike me as a bit aggressive.
I, too, look forward to you being proven wrong.
checkeredknight
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Not entirely sure how I feel right now... mostly positive though! I think it'll be interesting to see a series with Fujiko as the lead, but I'd be lying if I'm not a little disappointed it isn't Lupin in the centre of that poster. The style looks pretty awesome, but I'm hoping that's just for the promo poster and we'll get the Pachinko style animation in the actual series (because dat Zenigata face god damn.) It also looks like Lupin has a blue jacket? If those colours are anything more than just an eye catch for the poster, that is.
Can't wait for April, anyway. Hopefully the bold style and new lead will help the series reach out to fans of modern anime. It'd be even better still if they then go back and enjoy the old series. Got my fingers crossed for Yuji Ohno, too.
Sigh... I know nothing of this Mari Okada but I love this franchise more than any normal person should. Should I be worried and if so, what should I be worried about?
Crash Station
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Kaiji takes a bit to get going, but when it does, it doesn't let up. Turns into a massive "just 1 more episode" show by the 2nd arc.
She's a prolific writer currently in charge of the writing for the very popular Black Rock Shooter TV anime.
Ultimadrago
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@Bold: Laughed my ass off, son. But yeah, Zenigata is...god damn.
checkeredknight
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I'm hoping whoever writes this doesn't end up sucking all of the humour out of Lupin. Even in the original manga's there was a good deal of slapstick and OTT sillyness. Creating a daring and edgy take on the franchise is great, but it wouldn't be Lupin without the laughs. I'm assuming she's in charge of writing this as well, then? :X
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