Y-y-you don't like her forehead?
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Winter 2012 Anime Thread 2.22: You Can (Not) Outpost Cajunator
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Y-y-you don't like her forehead?
But what of the logic when they look that young but are really over 100 years old?
Then it's obviously ok.
Ah, point taken. Apologies on that.
Jex
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That's not logic, that's a transparent excuse for ogling young girls.
Highschool Boys 6
Kind of interesting that the student council guys get so much attention. Originally I would have thought they were minor characters, but their bits come about as often as the main 3 guys now. It helps keep up the variety of the comedy though that's for sure.
Papa no whatever 6
Its kind of odd that there's a bunch of otaku pandering in this show, yet at the same time there is a character specifically designed to make fun of the stereotypical otaku. This episode taught me to watch out for strangers who might accost you with bananas.
Kind of interesting that the student council guys get so much attention. Originally I would have thought they were minor characters, but their bits come about as often as the main 3 guys now. It helps keep up the variety of the comedy though that's for sure.
Papa no whatever 6
Its kind of odd that there's a bunch of otaku pandering in this show, yet at the same time there is a character specifically designed to make fun of the stereotypical otaku. This episode taught me to watch out for strangers who might accost you with bananas.
They are better than the main characters.
Jex
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Satire is often done poorly, his segment about Azumanga Daioh clearly illustrates that he has difficulties writing cleverly about such matters.
When I want to express my sincere opinion about a work I will forgo sarcasm to ensure that my point is clearly understood because I imagine that if I drop a few sarcastic remarks here and then my point will probably get misconstrued. Actually, I know that for certain because it's happened several times already.
I understand that my prose is too poor for the casual reader of this thread to deduce the intent of my point when I'm being overly sarcastic. What I'm trying to say is, I'm sorry cosmic
See, this is why if one goes the troll route they have to go all in and then back off completely when prompted. Leave the thought-provoking subtle satire to those who are actually skilled at it!
Ultimadrago
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Jex
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Ah, but I was agreeing with you completely. My comment was aimed at PdotMichael, I just quoted you to show my support.
See what I mean about no-one understanding me?
Aw hell naw
Nichibros 6
this show just keeps on getting better and better. habara ;_;
this show just keeps on getting better and better. habara ;_;
eiken has made it impossible for me to look at a banana the same way ever again. i've seen some shit
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18780843/anime/marumad.gif
fuck no
hosannainexcelsis
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Like every show in which he appears, the character Tomokazu Sugita voices is the best.
I liked Azumanga Daioh a lot, but I don't mind that others think it's shitty so long as they think it's shitty for a reason that actually exists within the anime.
Strongly worded disagreement.
Maybe this is what they really do in Japan.
There's no way that can be possible at all.
After all, three year olds don't even exist in Japan anymore!
Oh... ugh! Sorry, man. Can I still use as a excuse my poor understanding of the English language? Yeah, it was that...
That's why when they actually see one, they can't help but throw food at her face.
They probably import a few every year.
Oh, sure, I can agree that the nature of fanservice never changes regardless of the quality of the character or show. I think I was speaking more to service being easier to overlook when handled classily or negated by great characterization, not that different types of fanservice are inherently less fanservicey just because they exist alongside class.
I hope this makes sense.
Jex
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What actually bothers you about the show? Do you find it to be un-funny, or does something else bother you?
Well, if you simply take the proper self-defense class, it shouldn't be a problem.
Hey, you're allowed to call what I like boring and unfunny, so I'm allowed to call what you like boring and unfunny.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I think it's because she looks cross-eyed, but holy ugly art Batman.
PorcellainThrill
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Reading his statement on Oshii I thought about an alternative version of Angel's Egg in which a basset hound hatches from the Egg and starts barking : "Woofer she lost her innocence or her faith is ambiguous."
But there isn't, there is no such thing.
I searched through his posts and his dislike for Oshii seems un-"ironic", although I might just not get it.
Otherwise 8/10 would rage again.
Ultimadrago
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I think it's a very unfunny show (funniest parts usually involving the creepy Kimura and Yukari/Minamo bouts).
The hunky-dory music stood out so terribly for me. One could argue it fits the light-hearted tone of the series, but I thought it was just bad.
The fence cat scenes.....THE FENCE CAT scenes! I'll admit, I chuckled the first time, but...THE FEEEN-- you get the point.
The main characters are quite dull, but in fairness, in Nichijou (my favorite comedy/slice-of-life ever) the mains are also blanket stereotypes. I've heard many compare the two series, but besides the character sets (Mai = Sakaki, Yukko = Tomo, Mai = Koyomi). I don't see it.
It seems well decided amongst anime fans as the mother of comedy-of-life and I can respect that to a degree, it added (strangely placed) surreal elements and wacky reaction faces. But in the end, I just think it's a terrible show.
I think we've figured out the problem here.
I think it's because she looks cross-eyed, but holy ugly art Batman.
Yeah considering what that was a reaction to, they really derped up the moment.
Well now we know who Nichijou's target audience was.
Chihayafuru 19
Goddamn that was intense, if only every episode could be as good as this one. only 6 eps left
Goddamn that was intense, if only every episode could be as good as this one. only 6 eps left
lol
Azumanga really was the mother of "comedy-of-life", though, at least to many Westerners. While I can't say for certain, aside from Sazae-san it's one of the first yonkoma adaptations that any Western anime fan would be familiar with. It also aired only a few years into the digital fansub revolution and was completely different from most stuff out there.
I personally don't care for it much myself but I think it's easy to see why it had such an impact.
Hellsing321
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Go_Ly_Dow
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Bro?
Bahahhaha. Literally laughed out loud.
Restraining myself from checking the episode out for this scene.
Must.....hold.....onto....remaining....dignity!
I have yet to say a word on the matter.
PorcellainThrill
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I think Nichijou was the best show of 2011.
Oh at that occasion does anyone know how the rerun of Nichijou is doing?
I mean what they cut and how they composed the sketches within an episode.
Jex
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Nah, it's not your fault. I should have clarified by saying something along the lines of - "I agree completely" etc.
Ultimadrago
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Oh Nichijou haet, how I will never understand you.
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1. Neeeever said it was free of unfunny skits.
2. If there was one repetitive skit that ran half as long as cat-on-fence-please-dun-biet-me that I missed, I will do a funny dance...while standing on a cat,
Chiyo's father
If you hate Azumanga, you shouldn't have any problems understanding the subjective nature of comedy.
Femmeworth
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What a terrible review, it's like he completely missed the point of everything. I really hope you don't think that is a legitimate review that accurately represents the show.
Yeah, I understood your point, but I disagreed with your idea that fanservice can somehow be negated or offset. It's just less offensive to you if you have great characterization with it. I'm just saying they don't somehow cancel each other out unless it's requirement of yours that makes it so. It's easier to overlook because of it, yes and no, but that's another discussion.
Jex
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Well, if you don't find a comedy funny I can understand why you don't like it. It's also a very cheaply produced show in a number of places so there's certainly no reason to watch the show if you're looking for interesting direction/animation or anything like that. At the very least (and sometimes it only achieves the very least) Nichijou is a pleasure for the eyes.
It's really not all THAT random. The local grocer gives the 3yo a free banana because she's adorable or something and then starts putting a bag together of other free fruit. It's not like some random guys in a suit walks up and says "Here, have banana", jams it in her face, and then walks on. THAT would be hilarious.
Ultimadrago
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The first person that doesn't want to shoot me in the forehead for enjoying Nichijou. Thank you, Based Geese Howard.
Edit: Waaaaaait a second, I just noticed that least comment! *Canadian Fry squint*
Jex
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Cats and Dogs living together? Get right out of town!
Okay, I think we're totally clear now. You're certainly correct and I believe I had intended to imply that fanservice has less of an impact on my critical appraisal of a show when balanced out with positive critical qualities, not that it is actually "negated", no longer exists, or is suddenly above criticism because it exists alongside good characterization. I should have elaborated my argument better.
And now that that's out of the way, I can continue to have a non-opinion on Nichijou as I've still never watched past the first episode.
Jex
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Because, if I'm watching a comedy, I'd rather if be ugly and funny than a pleasure for the eyes and boring.
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