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Winter 2014 Anime |OT| I've got to find a dandy guy who killed my dad in the space
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Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Gah. So my plan to take a break from anime for the Winter season is ruined by SO MANY SHOWS I WANT TO WATCH AAAAAAAAAA
Guess I'm back.
Wooser S2 1
Not content with having her own short series, Miss Monochrome invades Wooser as well. Several times. No really, at this point I think she might actually be a character on the show.
Other than that, same ol' Wooser. Glad to have him back.
Guess I'm back.
Wooser S2 1
Not content with having her own short series, Miss Monochrome invades Wooser as well. Several times. No really, at this point I think she might actually be a character on the show.
Other than that, same ol' Wooser. Glad to have him back.
Basileus777
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Mikakunin 1
That was rather boring. Though if the humor picks up it could be decent.
That was rather boring. Though if the humor picks up it could be decent.
ThreePiMatt
Member
I liked it but I felt that Rina was probably the only character that acted more or less rationally during the entire show. I guess the fact that the show is set in the 90s and pre-cell phone makes it somewhat plausible for there to be so many missed connections and misunderstandings, but yeah, people on the whole tend to act kinda crazy in that show.
Contender for Anime of the season for me, this is.
Mikakunin is so POP and WHOOP. Know what I mean? The MV and PV had me sold already, the tunes are catchy, the animation is fantastic, and the character designs are sweet~
One thing I couldn't help noticing while watching this show is that the adorable MC, Kobeni, appears to have the largest chest in the whole cast.
I don't think this is a bad thing (though I'm not generally a fan of :chet), but it just feels a little unusual somehow. She doesn't seem like the character type you'd expect to have that trait - if anything, you'd expect it to go to her sister. And I don't think anyone even drew attention to it yet! (Though we'll see how long that lasts...)
Now, I don't know what got into me, maybe watching that Higurashi Kira parody made me think "Nothing can make me feel this dirty for a good while", but I decided to watch the first season of Kodomo No Jikan, to see if it can get a reaction out of me. I've already read the manga around a year back and was generally not creeped out but enjoyed reading it with the exception of 2-3 scenes closer to the end. (Although even during those scenes, I was thinking "Wow, she really went there")
The first few episodes got around halfway to Kira levels in "uncomfortable to watch", especially in the scenes where Rin is being super lewd and flirty and it actually gets a reaction out of Aoki-sensei in a way that we're suppose to think as cute, but when the DO-RAH-MAH, the grimness, Houin-sensei's monologues, and/or the intended creepiness started, I was really enjoying myself.
In the later episodes when shit really hits the fan, we see how fucked up Rin and her guardian Reiji are even though they definitely have their good sides, and those moments are a delicacy to the part of my brain that loves watching School Days, reading Aku no Hana, etc. Not saying that Kodomo no Jikan is like those series, but that the series' tone *does* shift from that often present dangerous pedo/loli fanservice... to that kind of tone.
Like here, Reiji the hypocrite, he DUN FUCKED UP
And speaking of dark tones, the soundtrack during those moments is surprisingly good.
The one weird detail that stood out to me is that the 2 non-bishonen adult male characters aren't drawn as quite as attractive as they're in the later chapters of the manga. Their shoulders aren't as wide, backs not as strong and pectorals not as pronounced. Kenta especially is at this point a kind of a slouch instead of a rugged hunk of sorts. Did Kaworu Watashiya slowly change her drawing style to make the men in her various works fit her preferences more? Who knows.
In any case, despite just how inappropriate this show is, it was a good watch, I can't deny that
The first few episodes got around halfway to Kira levels in "uncomfortable to watch", especially in the scenes where Rin is being super lewd and flirty and it actually gets a reaction out of Aoki-sensei in a way that we're suppose to think as cute, but when the DO-RAH-MAH, the grimness, Houin-sensei's monologues, and/or the intended creepiness started, I was really enjoying myself.
In the later episodes when shit really hits the fan, we see how fucked up Rin and her guardian Reiji are even though they definitely have their good sides, and those moments are a delicacy to the part of my brain that loves watching School Days, reading Aku no Hana, etc. Not saying that Kodomo no Jikan is like those series, but that the series' tone *does* shift from that often present dangerous pedo/loli fanservice... to that kind of tone.
Like here, Reiji the hypocrite, he DUN FUCKED UP
And speaking of dark tones, the soundtrack during those moments is surprisingly good.
The one weird detail that stood out to me is that the 2 non-bishonen adult male characters aren't drawn as quite as attractive as they're in the later chapters of the manga. Their shoulders aren't as wide, backs not as strong and pectorals not as pronounced. Kenta especially is at this point a kind of a slouch instead of a rugged hunk of sorts. Did Kaworu Watashiya slowly change her drawing style to make the men in her various works fit her preferences more? Who knows.
In any case, despite just how inappropriate this show is, it was a good watch, I can't deny that
Kawamori also gets the blame for practically ditching the show halfway through for AKB0048. I loved AKB, but maybe EVOL's second half wouldn't have gone as bad as it did had the two shows not overlapped. Admittedly Okada was involved in 0048 as well, but I get the impression that Kawamori put most of his time and effort into that.
Also should be noted that it was Kawamori who insisted on a Mikono end. Everyone else, including Okada, wanted to go for Zessica.
Looks... Fresh, except without breasts.
Dedication Through Light
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Cant wait, I hope the enemy designs deliver the same as the character designs.
Save 'N Quit
Banned
amishpriest99
Member
I keep forgetting that Evol does exist. Might get around to it someday just out of morbid curiosity.
The mysteries aren't going to become great so I would move past that. It's more of a character drama. If you're not on board around episode 5, I would just skip to the school festival and if that doesn't work then just drop it.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
If you aren't enjoying it after 1 episode you should probably stop. The show doesn't really deviate much from what you just saw. Maybe give it a couple more episodes but I doubt your opinion changes.
amishpriest99
Member
I'm not quite finished with it yet, but I do think it improves after the first 3~4 episodes and especially by the time the school festival arc rolls around.
Dragoshi1
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It is weird that no one focused on 'em all throughout the episode, as she does indeed sport the biggest pair in her house.
But I think that's what makes her character better. She's got the rack, but doesn't flaunt it, and the animators don't draw attention to it.
Basileus777
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Because it had to happen:
Working x Non Non Biyori mashup:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saQBlR_kv5M
Working x Non Non Biyori mashup:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saQBlR_kv5M
Dragoshi1
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In terms of the episode, nah.
The OP is a different story, duh.
And that pic in the OP shows up for half a second each, so I still don't believe she's being flaunted.
congratulations. having your real face next to your posts hasn't stopped you from making the most disgusting comments in every thread.
DiscoShark
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Samurai Flamenco - 10
A bit conflicting I say. If this episode existed in a vacuum without context to a lot of the other parts of the series then I'd say that it was definitely one of the better ones. It doesn't though and I'm still left questioning
I really hope that that's something that's addressed as the series goes on. I guess I'm still not comfortable with the way the series genre shifted from something that used superheroes as a backdrop for the motivations of one eccentric dude to a world where superheroes and comic book villains actually exist and are capable of super human things.
There were minor things about this episode
that weren't really well explained as well.
A bit conflicting I say. If this episode existed in a vacuum without context to a lot of the other parts of the series then I'd say that it was definitely one of the better ones. It doesn't though and I'm still left questioning
how the Flamenco character still seems to be fine with killing all of these guys.
There were minor things about this episode
(how the Cop get out of the missile launch area as it exploded completely unscathed)
ThreePiMatt
Member
I don't normally get into the whole "waifu" thing, but I just started watching Chihayafuru and Ayase in sweatpants and a t-shirt is just HHHNNNNGGGGGGG.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Mikakunin 1
First impressions: Eh. It's really nice looking (much like Love Lab), but the characters and premise just aren't grabbing me (again, much like Love Lab). It feels like I've seen most of these characters before in different shows (especially the "perverted older sister" character, the same exact character type I hated in Kanamemo). So yeah, I dunno if I'll be sticking with this one or not.
There's like two people in here who will get this, but whatever.
First impressions: Eh. It's really nice looking (much like Love Lab), but the characters and premise just aren't grabbing me (again, much like Love Lab). It feels like I've seen most of these characters before in different shows (especially the "perverted older sister" character, the same exact character type I hated in Kanamemo). So yeah, I dunno if I'll be sticking with this one or not.
Basileus777
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Did you already watch the original Saki?
Of course?
I think I already making comment about skimming The Nationals episode, and I recognize this side-A team that making appearances without actually watching the show first and thinking maybe I should fix that.
Mikakunin de Shinkoukei Episode 1:
I think it may be time to invest in insect goggles for there seems to be insect everywhere. I spit on your grave, Orimeo, I also curse it. Anyway, yea this looks really nice in places but also comes across as Love Lab without the chemistry. I think I'll stick to old episodes of Ranma 1/2 if I need comedy about arranged marriage.
I think it may be time to invest in insect goggles for there seems to be insect everywhere. I spit on your grave, Orimeo, I also curse it. Anyway, yea this looks really nice in places but also comes across as Love Lab without the chemistry. I think I'll stick to old episodes of Ranma 1/2 if I need comedy about arranged marriage.
I know that feeling. work work work play work work work >_
Youre watching some fun stuff here though. Of that bunch my favorite is Henneko. Tsukiko is adorable but beyond that it was a pretty intelligent series. It really surprised me.
Oh man this series. Satoshi Kon took his tried and true fantasy reality melting mindfuckery and applied it to a series with amazing results. If I would criticize anything Id say the endgame was a little on the weak side but overall there are some very memorable episodes and twists and turns. Its well written and at times downright creepy.
I have a little Maromi plushie in my room and as the series goes on Im sure you will find that more and more disturbing.
thanks. Its on rightstuf so Ill order it soon.
amishpriest99
Member
DiscoShark
Banned
Samurai Flamenco 11
Okay, whatever. This show just does not care anymore.
I can dig it.
Okay, whatever. This show just does not care anymore.
I can dig it.
Akira isnt bad on the sexual side of things. Its very very very violent though. Its brutal.
The music is soooooo good though. Sometimes its tribal in a soul stirring kind of way. Its really incredible.
Ok now I definitely wanna watch.
cute and bugs? Im there!
*squees off to watch both shows
Oh, come now. I'll be the first to admit that I have a tendency to make some risqué/controversial posts from time to time, but I hardly think commenting on a character's breast size qualifies as particularly crass. It's not as though it's a rare topic, either in this thread or among anime fans in general (hell, people go out of their way to make whole comparison charts of this stuff), and as I pointed out in the post itself, I'm not even a fan of large boobs, so it's not like I was commenting on them for particularly perverted reasons (which I doubt can be said of many of the people who comment on such things).
I was just making an idle observation about something that struck me as a slightly unusual character design decision (and a half-hearted joke about how the Law of Ubiquitous Anime Tropes makes it inevitable that the characters themselves will start commenting on it at some point).
If you think that's so "disgusting", I'd hate to hear what you must think about, say, the speech in the first episode of Space Dandy about how a woman's most important feature is her ass (which I seem to recall a fair few posters, myself not included, were enthusiastically agreeing with).
ThreePiMatt
Member
My first gif. I feel I needed to share the HNNNNGGGGG.
What you said wasnt controversial or strange at all. Dont worry about it. Im not a fan of big boobs either.
My first gif. I feel I needed to share the HNNNNGGGGG.
This show made me ridiculously happy. Its so pleasant to watch.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Did...did you miss the joke there, cajun? :lol
I saw you bouncing about her on twitter. Cant wait to find out what shes like.
I have no idea what you mean at all.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Now I'm not even sure if I'm being messed with. :lol
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Nobunaga the Fool 1
This shit is straight up bananas, and I loved every second of it. Watching so hard.
PdotMichael
Banned
My first gif. I feel I needed to share the HNNNNGGGGG.
I like it. Here, take my handkerchief:
Jex
Member
Armond truly turned trolling into an art form long ago. People who want to get into the business professionally should take notes.
R_thanatos
Member
Don't forget to watch Side-A untill ep 15 ...and join us in our wait for the "nationals" episodes
Im not joking. I seriously dont see a joke. What was it>?
ohhh my god. Ok be back after watching three shows.
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