Hmmm. might watch this.
Winter 2012 Anime Thread 2.22: You Can (Not) Outpost Cajunator
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Hmmm. might watch this.
Well, for Aquarion Evol, you can still see remnants of her doing. The love triangle between Mikono, Zessica, and Amata just wasn't entertaining for the number of episodes they dedicated to it in the first arc even when it was supposedly toned down from the original, the ensuing misunderstandings emphasized the melodrama in the love triangle than the comedic aspects, and the story's focus in the early episodes was on that unproductive love triangle. It's actually refreshing that she hasn't been involved lately because the love triangle had been taking priority over the story's premise. I think there is cause for concern if she isn't restricted.
Ano Hana would have been a much better show if the love triangle never existed. Wasted potential at its best with how much time they dedicated to it. The risque humor in Ano Hana like
Yukiatsu teasing about Anaru's virginity in the train ride home after the hotel incident or Jintan getting a bloody nose at Anaru's clothes at the secret base
I will agree that the whole stupid love triangle thing got in the way of an otherwise sad but cute story but overall I liked how it ended up. I guess I was too busy watching Menma's antics and thinking about how fucked up it would be to deal with if that happened to one of my childhood friends. I guess it is sort of like how Ai Yori Aoshi is at its heart a really nice romantic story (dont hate on Aoi!) that was corroded by a really shitty harem theme shoveled into it.
Oh there's plenty of blame to go around on BRS. Really though, a writer shouldn't need a director to write a decent script.
KuwabaraTheMan
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If Okada doesn't fuck it up, the new Lupin series could be pretty good. It's clearly possible for a director to keep her from sucking, given that Hanasaku Iroha and Wandering Son were both very good, so here's hoping.
dakkumauji
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Fairy Tail OAV 3
Woo, episodes that have no plot significance but fun backstories.
It was a pretty good episode, not as fun as the last two OAVs but it was pretty nice. Well, at least for the Erza, Lucy and pretty much the guild stuff expect Natsu and Gray. Go, go time travel hijinks.
Aw, adorable young Lucy.
Woo, episodes that have no plot significance but fun backstories.
It was a pretty good episode, not as fun as the last two OAVs but it was pretty nice. Well, at least for the Erza, Lucy and pretty much the guild stuff expect Natsu and Gray. Go, go time travel hijinks.
Lucy is sort of the reason I want to watch some of Fairy Tail, not gonna lie.
im only 4 episodes in to Fairy Tail
and words cannot express how much I hate Luigi/Lucy
shes super annoying, more so than Happy
Dedication Through Light
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Hopefully funimation picks up these. Gray actually looked cool in different hair color.
Ultimadrago
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Let us find a better path to the "underground" together!
Both Happy and Lucy thus far are equally grinding.
Shes like if Winry from FMA drank 10 redbulls, had an annoying voice, and was based on every terrible cliche in anime
The cat would actually be amusing if they completely changed the VA
but as it is, its terrible
I like super genki girls though. I will probably love her to death.
I don't think the "light-hearted" miyazaki tone is a good fit for the director though; if her previous work is any indication.
You are the yin to my yang
There must always be a balance.
actually i think lucy breaks the balance by being awful
I like the main character though
I can relate to his motion sickness
Crash Station
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No. I don't know why people are saying she's genki, because she really isn't. She's a straight man to everyone else in the series, because the rest of the Fairy Tail guild is INSANE.
But yeah, you'd probably like her. Not the most hngg character in the series though.
Go on.
And that's why I found Ano Hana disappointing. There's little reason given to Menma's mystique in said group of friends, or why she even remains in high regard to them by the end. The character-driven drama was nothing but a direct appeal to emotions (melodrama) instead of ascribing any tangible reason to empathize. Sure, there was sympathy to be had, but it's undermined by how they handled some of the quickly forgotten plot points.
It's already taken.
Crash Station
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Dude, we had a contest for this. Miri suffered for it. Don't step over his achievements for your own selfish gain!
Her name is Juvia. Look her up.
Watch the anime way back up to ep5 don't remember her being bad(droped it cause of magic circles ) , but I did like her in the manga, who cares about her anyway when theres juvia, mora juvia.
Dedication Through Light
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Erza? I find most of the appeal in her battle strength and the number of different outfits she exquips or requips into oh as well. I like when her personality isnt as strict the most, shes a great side character but wouldnt be an interesting head protagonist.
Lucy's just there, need to have a normal character but not really the highlight in my opinion. Just decent in the anime. Really shines as the one to be the person everyone pranks, love it.
chickdigger802
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When you say fun, you mean not as fanservicey ;P
I'm disappointed in myself. It took me 9 eps in before I realized the little blob dude from Ano Natsu de Matteru would make an awesome avatar.
Also eps 9.
So much crying by like everyone except Harem King.
I think it would have been better if they had a bunch of flashbacks to her when she was around to show her in her prime hnnnng moments and ,yeah, why she meant so much to the others. It could have definitely been a special show with a bit better direction.
Miri has already claimed it; damn shame, since Spring 2012 is shaping up to be the best anime season since Spring 2007.;_____;
Oh, that's what the marathon thing was for? I didn't know.
Yet they relied on one flashback for most of the show. Such a shame really.
To think Shining Hearts is this season too. How special.
Still one of my fondest childhood movies right there. I can't describe it, but that movie just feels like country summer to me no matter how many times I see it.
It actually sounds like the polar opposite of Castle of Cagliostro Lupin. 'Character focused', 'sensual', 'daring.' And that Koike:
so good.
I'm really digging this art style. I was already sold on Lupin The Third, but this is certainly adding a lot more hype to the final production.
Medaka, Sankarea, Tasogare Otome, Mysterious Girlfriend X and Lupin are pretty much definite at this point. I just hope Medaka is fucking batshit. Gainax is always best when they're crazy.
Edit: Juvia love? Nice, best thing about Fairy Tail right there. :lol
dakkumauji
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Oh, it was pretty fanservicey. Not as dramatic as the first OAV, but with this, you really can't complain:
On the subject of Lucy, I like her. She doesn't offend me and she has pretty good moments, both funny and dramatic. She takes action and never really acts as the distressed damsel.
hosannainexcelsis
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The show Miri and I marathoned was Law of Ueki, which wasn't horrible, just plain old mediocre. Would have been a good show in the hands of just about anyone besides DEEN.
I hate to break it to you, but that Gainax is no longer around.
chickdigger802
Banned
oh shit last few min of Ano Natsu de Matteru 9
heart breaking hnnnnnnnngggg combo breaker.
heart breaking hnnnnnnnngggg combo breaker.
Your list seems lacking. I demand you pick up more shows. For anime.
Yuri Seijin Naoko-san 2012 1? aka Lesbian Citizen Naoko-san
Whilse I enjoyed this more than the 2010 6-minute OVA, I still found it for the most part rather dull and unfunny and surprisingly more overtly creepy compared to the kind of stuff I remembered from the first one. Saying that, the animation itself was rather well done at times (considering the overall aesthetic leaves much to be desired), especially the OP and ED plus there's dat voice for Naoko.
Whilse I enjoyed this more than the 2010 6-minute OVA, I still found it for the most part rather dull and unfunny and surprisingly more overtly creepy compared to the kind of stuff I remembered from the first one. Saying that, the animation itself was rather well done at times (considering the overall aesthetic leaves much to be desired), especially the OP and ED plus there's dat voice for Naoko.
never seen Saint Seiya but i'm watching this for Umakoshi!
That list needs more upotte!
hosannainexcelsis
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Everybody's getting in on the Space Bros. craze: In addition to the live-action movie and TV anime, there's a Flash anime (short?) starring the dog being bundled with the limited edition 17th manga volume.
Spring lists eh...
Guaranteed to watch
Fate/Zero
Hyouka
Kore wa Zombie desu ka? OF THE DEAD
Lupin III
Medaka Box
Naze no Kanojo X
Ozuma
Saint Seiya Omega
Sakamichi no Apollon
Saki: Achiga-hen episode of side-A
Uchuu Kyoudai
Will probably watch
Accel World
Acchi Kocchi
Eureka 7 AO
Jormungand
Kimi to Boku 2
Kuroko no Basuke
Queen's Blade Rebellion
Sankarea
Tasogare Otome x Amnesia
Tsuritama
Yurumates
Zetman
Might check out
AKB0048
Ginga e Kickoff!!
Haiyore! Nyaruko-san
Hiiro no Kakera
Koi-ken!
Naruto SD: Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden
Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~
In reality, all of the "probably"s are basically guaranteed too.
I am so, so screwed.
Guaranteed to watch
Fate/Zero
Hyouka
Kore wa Zombie desu ka? OF THE DEAD
Lupin III
Medaka Box
Naze no Kanojo X
Ozuma
Saint Seiya Omega
Sakamichi no Apollon
Saki: Achiga-hen episode of side-A
Uchuu Kyoudai
Will probably watch
Accel World
Acchi Kocchi
Eureka 7 AO
Jormungand
Kimi to Boku 2
Kuroko no Basuke
Queen's Blade Rebellion
Sankarea
Tasogare Otome x Amnesia
Tsuritama
Yurumates
Zetman
Might check out
AKB0048
Ginga e Kickoff!!
Haiyore! Nyaruko-san
Hiiro no Kakera
Koi-ken!
Naruto SD: Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden
Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~
In reality, all of the "probably"s are basically guaranteed too.
I am so, so screwed.
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