Shit. Why couldn't it be something more traditional like a year's supply of Rice-a-Roni? I regret ever being in the contest now.
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Winter 2012 Anime Thread 2.22: You Can (Not) Outpost Cajunator
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Shit. Why couldn't it be something more traditional like a year's supply of Rice-a-Roni? I regret ever being in the contest now.
Ultimadrago
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This. Both OP and ED.
Gotta get with the times. These days it's a Facebook Like or zilch!
Jex
Member
Huh, okay. I could have sworn that you watched Tatami Galaxy. Hmm.
Nevertheless, that's a pretty cool position to be in - you have three unique, visually pleasing anime series to watch.
The correct answer here is that Ano Hana is recent and cowboy Bebop is not.
CB is a classic anime series even by my measure, but the majority of people who probably vote on these shows are younger generation kids. They know a lot more about ano Hana than they do about Cowboy Bebop.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Just for comparison:
Evangelion
Clannad
Steins;Gate
As you can see, ANN fan ratings are truly useless. They can't be used to differentiate excellent titles from utter trash. It all looks the same.
I honestly don't get this at all.
Are you arguing that Evangelion is better than the other two? I mean you can take that stance but maybe you should realize you are the one who is wrong. Not everybody else. Clannad AS and Steins;Gate are much better shows than Evangelion.
Neko Mimi Mode
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Perhaps more worryingly there are probably people brand new to the whole 'anime thing' who use lists like this to decide what to watch:
"Oh jesus, I was going to watch some Cowboy Bebop and Evangelion, but looks like I need to tackle Clannad After Story and FMA: Brotherhood first! Thanks ANN!"
That's true. I don't dislike Ano Hana, don't get me wrong. I'm just a little surprised by it's popularity. There's actually people out there who think it's the greatest anime ever. That's just bonkers.
That reminds me, I haven't seen Monster yet either. It's probably in crappy 4:3 too, seems only newer anime can take the hint.
Crash Station
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Another reason ANN sucks is Bobobo being in the bottom 50. Something is seriously wrong with those people.
The rule is if you don't directly see someone killing people, they can be forgiven very easily and portrayed as good. Sometimes that isn't even necessary.
Daily Lives of High School Boys 10
Best bike segment ever.
The rule is if you don't directly see someone killing people, they can be forgiven very easily and portrayed as good. Sometimes that isn't even necessary.
Daily Lives of High School Boys 10
Best bike segment ever.
Perhaps more worryingly there are probably people brand new to the whole 'anime thing' who use lists like this to decide what to watch:
I can only hope they don't start with the first title.
There's nothing worrying about that list. that's an excellent list actually.
I've enjoyed all of that except Full Metal Alchemist.
Jex
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There seems to be a pretty clear problem inherent to this whole scoring system - people who don't really care for a show, or can't be bothered to finish it, probably wouldn't muster the energy to cast a vote about it on ANN. It's naturally going to be the people who are excited for a woke that vote for it.
Jex
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I'm just saying that all these shows are really highly-rated, so you can't tell them apart.
Incidentally, of course Evangelion is better show, but that's besides the point.
I'm used to seeing some pretty terrible top ten anime lists, but I think I'm always most puzzled by the frequent presence of Clannad After Story. Not just because of my anti-KyoAni hipsterism and my distaste for harems, I'm always baffled about why this particular series seems to be considered BEST EVAR by so many anime watchers.
Well, Jex did promise me internet fame...
Well, Jex did promise me internet fame...
KillerMan91
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Perhaps more worryingly there are probably people brand new to the whole 'anime thing' who use lists like this to decide what to watch:
I can only hope they don't start with the first title.
Well they are probably rated so high as average anime watchers like them. So they are good place to start for newcomers to anime. Then when you have watched anime for some time you start to appreciate more the non mainstream material. I must say that MAL has better top list though.
Neko Mimi Mode
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I give you plenty of good reasons to post though, that's gotta count for something.
How is such a thing even possible? Don Patch is like the smoothest guy ever.
I have to admit that while my personal top ten wouldn't be so egregious as to include dreck like AnoHana, it would still be a disconcertingly mainstream list to most of you.
Fuck that. Bobobo is god's gift to comedies based primarily around prehensile nose hair.
Fuck that. Bobobo is god's gift to comedies based primarily around prehensile nose hair.
hosannainexcelsis
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Nope. That was around the time I was starting to watch currently airing anime, thanks to a friend who was promoting Durarara, but I wasn't following the scene closely and wasn't made aware of Tatami until I came here.
I wouldn't recommend most of that to newcomers.
Neko Mimi Mode
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Please share, surely Blood-C is in there somewhere? (I'm guessing #1)
EDIT: MAL's Top 10 has Gurren Lagann, therefore it's infinitely better.
Perhaps more worryingly there are probably people brand new to the whole 'anime thing' who use lists like this to decide what to watch:
I can only hope they don't start with the first title.
To be fair, jumping into anime with that list wouldn't be the worst thing. There's plenty of good in there. I wouldn't rank them that way, but eh.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I see you've been clicking on the Ano Hana entry...
Exactly. For newcomers, that list isnt extreme or scary. Those shows aren't likely to put them off of anime immediately like some of the more eccentric shows we like to champion here. It's a good all around list.
I don't know why you guys are so hung up on aspect ratio. I say it's up to the viewer to do whatever it takes to enhance their viewing experience. I prefer Redline like this -
Looks good but you still didnt get the black bar out of the side.
I need to listen to some more Secret Base Dubstep remixes.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Basically. I don't hate Ichika as much as the others, she's cute too. But I was secretly rooting for Kanna just 'cause she's uber adorable.
Ultimadrago
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Haven't rated it because I don't know whether it's one of the worst or best things to ever exist
It's both!
Does it? ...does it?
Haven't rated it because I don't know whether it's one of the worst or best things to ever exist...I can't in right mind give it a 5 either.It's both!
Does it? ...does it?
you cant post a gif that awesome and not tell me where its from.
Ultimadrago
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Borderlands 2 trailer, sir.
It's a first-shooter, but with more color, personality and now wub-wub than your average.
Coming this September at a game store near you.
Better find an appropriate television for 4:3 Redline watching, then.
Now that's more like it.
I'll be honest, the only reason I replaced my CRT is because it was too heavy and taking up too much space.
I got back into anime thanks to Clannad: After Story (well, actually it followed Azumanga Daioh and Haruhi to name a few, but my "oh shit, perhaps I should take anime up as a hobby" moment was After Story's doing).Perhaps more worryingly there are probably people brand new to the whole 'anime thing' who use lists like this to decide what to watch:
I can only hope they don't start with the first title.
Hellsing321
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Better find an appropriate television for 4:3 Redline watching, then.
This is clearly the only way to watch anime.
Jex
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And looks where it's lead you. To this thread. Clearly you should be re-considering your life choices.
Effective callous tragedy porn is tough to pull off!
But I've enjoyed my time with Animu-GAF.
Neko Mimi Mode
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Better find an appropriate television for 4:3 Redline watching, then.
Lovely, should save you having to use the Zoom feature too.
Is it available on Betamax or do I have to splurge on the VHS?
But I've enjoyed my time with Animu-GAF.
It lead you to the excellent series in your avatar too. I would say it has done you well.
KillerMan91
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It was great until that ending happened.
Available on Betamax, RCA Selectavision, or your other favorite modern video medium of choice.
I've also put the finishing touches on the ultimate Redline viewing experience:
Now with bad VHS tracking, static, screen glare, and rainbowing. Because blu-ray and original aspect ratio are for chumps.
Available on Betamax, RCA Selectavision, or your other favorite modern video medium of choice.
I've also put the finishing touches on the ultimate Redline viewing experience:
Now with bad VHS tracking, static, screen glare, and rainbowing. Because blu-ray and original aspect ratio are for chumps.
Stop it, you're making me nostalgic
Neko Mimi Mode
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