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Winter 2012 Anime Thread 2.22: You Can (Not) Outpost Cajunator
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Raindrops don't have the ability to believe in anything though
I have a lot of love to give.
But if I had to rank them...
Remon > Ichika > Mio > Kanna.
Femmeworth
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A single person does not influence an industry.
Whatever helps you sleep at night.
So what supports the industry then?
For Shaft, it's lots of packages of Ramen.
Clearly you have never seen an anime sales chart.
What spending money on anime goods to help sleep in the daytime may look like.
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Kaiji 9
Figured Kaiji would do that, didn't expect what came after though. Show is seriously so good.
Mazinger Z 12
Ashura's fixation on cute things is so great as was that Pilder test flight.
G Gundam 22
Uneven episode as the best action takes place in the first few seconds and ends shortly thereafter. The new Shuffle Alliance is buying time for the Shining Gundam to be repaired but while they can be neat characters and were great foilsto Domon, they feel pretty weak as a supporting cast especially as the show seems to be focusing more and more on the growing relationship between Rain and Domon. The voiced battle theme during the main fighting was kinda neat but didn't really enhance the mood.
Yuri Seijin Naoko-san
Gave the six minute short a try as I wasn't entirely sold on the concept. I was pleasantly surprised at how amusing and well done everything was. The train gag in particular had me laughing. The 30 minute oav might wear thin on me but I should give it a shot sometime too.
Sailor Moon 25
This show deserves credit for how they keep the monster of the week formula reasonably fresh by switching up the Dark Kingdom's minion's plans. This isn't really the appeal of the show compared to the character interaction both off- and on-duty but it certainly doesn't hurt.
Case in point:
I didn't expect Jupiter to be so... big either.
Sailor Moon 26
I've been onboard with the youma design this entire time but yeah, Boxy is pushing it. Straightforward ep that just went fullbore into crazytown especially with the priest levelling up. what the hell
Sailor Moon 27
Almost missed the redone OP but ended up watching it more than a few times. Seriously impressive and reminded me so much of Utena's OP that I ended up watching Utena's a few times for good measure. Tuxedo Mask was as useless as ever this time around but the balance with the Rainbow Crystal distribution was a bit unexpected. Leave it to Usagi to pick the most flattering picture to give out.
Sailor Moon 28
Usagi's careless with the Moon Stick? Throw it on the concrete at her feet, Luna. That's makes perfect sense. Ending elevated the episode after
. Loved the youma too. Probably the most interesting power demonstrated so far.
Sailor Moon 29
Episode felt a little weaker albeit silly as hell. Humor picked up towards the end with the Sailor Moon/Jupiter speech. I'm hoping I get a satisfying conclusion to the Zoisite/Tuxedo Mask grudge that's brewing.
Sailor Moon 30
That's a flip a table worthy opening.
Beginning to doubt Usagi ever uses that pen for its intended purpose. Nice names for the crows too. No idea if I missed that earlier in the series.
Sailor Moon 31
Just sayin' but the opening sequence of this episode might be one of the best in the series. Hell, the episode itself is one of the best. Zoisite vs the
was pure comedy. I should go through the Ikuhara episodes but it strikes me Luna was handled with more care when he directed.
Sailor Moon 32
Huh, I think Tuxedo Umino Mask is more useful than the real thing. I'd have punched my monitor if Zoisite had followed up on his plan. Poor Naru. That was probably one of the Usagi's better bullshit speeches too.
Sailor Moon 33
Artemis sighting. Didn't think it'd take this long either but I suppose Sailor V has had a presence in the show up until now albeit in a passive manner. I'll be damned too. Usagi is finally showing some leadership. All in all, a great episode. Satisfying to see Kunzite demonstrate his ability and to get some more of that awesome Tuxedo Mask vs Zoisite action.
Oh god what happened to Makoto
Sailor Moon 34
Mamoru's an idiot but a noble idiot. Fucking Zoisite. This episode had such an awesome end despite the Dark Kingdom shenanigans though.
Sailor Moon 35
Figured Kaiji would do that, didn't expect what came after though. Show is seriously so good.
Mazinger Z 12
Ashura's fixation on cute things is so great as was that Pilder test flight.
G Gundam 22
Uneven episode as the best action takes place in the first few seconds and ends shortly thereafter. The new Shuffle Alliance is buying time for the Shining Gundam to be repaired but while they can be neat characters and were great foilsto Domon, they feel pretty weak as a supporting cast especially as the show seems to be focusing more and more on the growing relationship between Rain and Domon. The voiced battle theme during the main fighting was kinda neat but didn't really enhance the mood.
Yuri Seijin Naoko-san
Gave the six minute short a try as I wasn't entirely sold on the concept. I was pleasantly surprised at how amusing and well done everything was. The train gag in particular had me laughing. The 30 minute oav might wear thin on me but I should give it a shot sometime too.
Sailor Moon 25
This show deserves credit for how they keep the monster of the week formula reasonably fresh by switching up the Dark Kingdom's minion's plans. This isn't really the appeal of the show compared to the character interaction both off- and on-duty but it certainly doesn't hurt.
Case in point:
I didn't expect Jupiter to be so... big either.
Or quite the proficient fighter. Her actually connecting with Zoisite and him being so hands-on so far really surprised me.
Sailor Moon 26
Dick move to make me relive Nephrite's death like that. 
Same for Umino's behavior at Naru's. She keeps getting shit on again and again.
Same for Umino's behavior at Naru's. She keeps getting shit on again and again.Sailor Moon 27
Almost missed the redone OP but ended up watching it more than a few times. Seriously impressive and reminded me so much of Utena's OP that I ended up watching Utena's a few times for good measure. Tuxedo Mask was as useless as ever this time around but the balance with the Rainbow Crystal distribution was a bit unexpected. Leave it to Usagi to pick the most flattering picture to give out.
Sailor Moon 28
Usagi's careless with the Moon Stick? Throw it on the concrete at her feet, Luna. That's makes perfect sense. Ending elevated the episode after
Tuxedo Mask refused the amulet
Sailor Moon 29
Episode felt a little weaker albeit silly as hell. Humor picked up towards the end with the Sailor Moon/Jupiter speech. I'm hoping I get a satisfying conclusion to the Zoisite/Tuxedo Mask grudge that's brewing.
Sailor Moon 30
That's a flip a table worthy opening.
I knew someone close was going to get attacked by Zoisite but never expected Rei's grandfather.
Sailor Moon 31
Just sayin' but the opening sequence of this episode might be one of the best in the series. Hell, the episode itself is one of the best. Zoisite vs the
sewer
Sailor Moon 32
Huh, I think Tuxedo Umino Mask is more useful than the real thing. I'd have punched my monitor if Zoisite had followed up on his plan. Poor Naru. That was probably one of the Usagi's better bullshit speeches too.
Sailor Moon 33
Artemis sighting. Didn't think it'd take this long either but I suppose Sailor V has had a presence in the show up until now albeit in a passive manner. I'll be damned too. Usagi is finally showing some leadership. All in all, a great episode. Satisfying to see Kunzite demonstrate his ability and to get some more of that awesome Tuxedo Mask vs Zoisite action.
Oh god what happened to Makoto
Sailor Moon 34
Mamoru's an idiot but a noble idiot. Fucking Zoisite. This episode had such an awesome end despite the Dark Kingdom shenanigans though.
Sailor Moon 35
FUck me. Endymion and Serenity reunited at last and Kunzite kidnaps him? Fuck him. It was great to see Zoisite humbled properly but I didn't expect Beryl to blow him away like that or for Kunzite to finish the job at Zoisite's request. I mean I figured it'd happen but assumed it'd be a betrayal on Kunzite's behalf. I swear if Endymion is revived to fight against Serenity I'll be quite upset! Usagi hit her breaking point sadly but it struck me as more maturation than anything as she's finally taking everything seriously.
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PrecureGAF > ShounenGAF
It's not like Precure is 100% devoid of shounen elements!
Femmeworth
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Lots of people?
theres a shounengaf?
So what are you doing by not supporting it?
And people is the plural of...???
Where does Saint Seiya Omega GAF fit?
Crash Station
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Precure is the most shounen magical girl series out there though.
Femmeworth
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Absolutely nothing?
Is this entrapment?
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Fuck yeah.
MangaGAF (ManGAF?)
HispaniGAF!
If Madoka is the Evangelion of magical girl shows then Heartcatch is the Gurren Lagann.
DON'T SAY GARDEVOIR
This is "shit otaku say" bait right here!
Crash Station
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now don't go lieing to yourself now
just look at cure moonlight vs dark precure fight thats straight dragon ball z right there(and i don't see any mechas)
You have no idea how badly I wanted him to break the Precure glass basement and become the first male Cure.
Kirlia.
Crash Station
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Dude, Gurren Lagann is like the epitome of Shounen.
hosannainexcelsis
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Oh right, I was going to get around to this.
Usagi Drop 11 - END
My mom came by and watched this episode over my shoulder. She liked it, which was nice.
This episode was a nice little summation of everything that happened so far, and what it represented. Some of the parenting stuff came off as a little obvious, given how much had already been said to that point on the subject.
Still, it was as good an episode as ever. All the stuff with loose teeth and jump rope was very cute and easy to understand. It's easy to be nostalgic about it.
I really enjoyed this series. It's cute without being pandering, dramatic without being melodramatic, realistic without being boring. When I watch anime, I'm so used to caricature and absurdism, even in shows with grounded settings. Usagi Drop is really different. It's not perfectly representational of life, but most of the situations are things that anyone might encounter, and the characters react much more like real people than one would expect from anime. And while the overall message was obvious (parenting is awesome!), each character's particular situation is handled with a lot of nuance.
I'm very sorry I didn't watch this sooner. It might be my favorite show of my "season".
Usagi Drop 11 - END
My mom came by and watched this episode over my shoulder. She liked it, which was nice.
This episode was a nice little summation of everything that happened so far, and what it represented. Some of the parenting stuff came off as a little obvious, given how much had already been said to that point on the subject.
Still, it was as good an episode as ever. All the stuff with loose teeth and jump rope was very cute and easy to understand. It's easy to be nostalgic about it.
I really enjoyed this series. It's cute without being pandering, dramatic without being melodramatic, realistic without being boring. When I watch anime, I'm so used to caricature and absurdism, even in shows with grounded settings. Usagi Drop is really different. It's not perfectly representational of life, but most of the situations are things that anyone might encounter, and the characters react much more like real people than one would expect from anime. And while the overall message was obvious (parenting is awesome!), each character's particular situation is handled with a lot of nuance.
I'm very sorry I didn't watch this sooner. It might be my favorite show of my "season".
Crash Station
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Light shounen tropes (except for Force which is heavily shounen battles with seinen themes).
OT, but awesome; a PV for the live-action Kenshin. I'll be watching. It doesn't look anywhere near as goofy as I thought it would.
Thank you, NTV.
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The comparison was fallacious to begin with when likening Madoka to Evangelion (aka i was being facetious dude).
mai waifu
shitotakusay here i go!
hey you france got it before you guys,it was bigger and made lot more money in france(second biggest anime/manga market after japan), the theme song was even a hit single
bow to superior french op
hosannainexcelsis
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For all the Japanese cultural elements Usagi Drop has, the core themes of parenting and childhood that it taps into are universally relatable.
You should watch some Isao Takahata works, such as Anne of Green Gables and Only Yesterday. He's very good at depicting realistic humans.
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At least the Hispanic World had the decency to not super impose the original animation with a dude with a mullet. We instead mutilated the introduction with random edits.
It's the Diebuster of magical girl.
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