I slipped a film in there, Millennium Actress lol. But otherwise those are TV shows
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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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I slipped a film in there, Millennium Actress lol. But otherwise those are TV shows
Just finished watching Wake Up Girls with the SO, and we both enjoyed it. Hoping it stays grounded and also goes a little into how creepy and cut-throat the idol world seems to be. I'm not asking for Perfect Blue or anything but the scene where the manager asks the girls (aged 13 to 18) to remember their panty shots was... surprising. At the same time I expect similar stuff to creep up in real life. If they don't sugar coat it, we'll definitely stick with the show.
Porco Rosso is my Anime Introduction for anyone that hasn't seen any ever. One of my favourite movies ever. I'll have to get my hands on this blueray. And the others eventually.
I actually saw Millennium Actress! It was recommended to me in this thread last time I asked about films. What an incredible film. You actually reminded me that I need to watch Tokyo Godfathers. I'm kind of holding off on that one, because I guess its getting a Blu Ray release in February. I think I want my first time to be in HD.
I was also sort of let down by Highschool of the Dead just abruptly ends. I know it's based on a Manga, and so my guess is, there isn't enough material to make a second season? But I thought the final episode kind of felt rushed, and it didn't feel like enough happened to justify it as a season finale. Kind of bummed there is nothing AFTER that. In general, I hate when stories just end, and there isn't anything after it (when there should be).
Yeah, I tend to get carried away sometimes. That wall of text, sorry if it was a mess to read. I do recommend Porco Rosso though on Blu Ray. Looks gorgeous in HD. The Japanese version has no English in the menus at all (no surprise). But it's really easy to figure out which menu is language/subtitles. They give you a full range of options (English Dub/Sub) whatever you prefer. I don't know if Porco will get a US release in Blu Ray. I know I read an article saying that Mononoke won't be distributed in Blu Ray in the U.S. by Disney, because Disne'y can't market the film (it's too mature for their demographic). So basically, they don't see money in distributing it. I wonder if Porco Rosso will end up being the same thing. Either way, hopefully someone else distributes them eventually for a U.S. release. I just went ahead and imported Mononoke, Porco Rosso & Kikis Delivery Service on Blu Ray. Kiki should come to the U.S., but Porco and Mononoke were in doubt.
ZachDeKoromaru
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I love recommending my favorite things!
Hidamari Sketch
Sora no Woto
Haibane Renmei
Aria
Spice and Wolf
Mushishi
Cardcaptor Sakura
Space Battleship Yamato 2199
The Tatami Galaxy
Azumanga Daioh
Girls Und Panzer
Steins;Gate
Toradora
Working!
Katanagatari
Theonik
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So the Pre-Order for AnimeLimited's TTGL Ultimate Edition BD is up on Amazon.co.uk
It's going for 85GBP as of this writing from the 150GBP RRP. Very good!
They are only making 2000 of these with no re-prints so I'd pre-order stat especially for the price.
It's going for 85GBP as of this writing from the 150GBP RRP. Very good!
They are only making 2000 of these with no re-prints so I'd pre-order stat especially for the price.
Excellent. Knew you'd love Millennium Actress! Tokyo godfathers is much less surreal but still has an amazing feeling to it. Its charming.
This entire list right here.
I actually thought Millennium Actress was one of the best films I've ever seen - period. Definitely classic cinema, and something I'll cherish and show others. Wonderful film. It was also a huuuuge step up from Paprika. Kind of bummed that was my first film by Satoshi Kon.
foxuzamaki
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Hajime no Ippo Rising Episode 14
Hajime no ippo sure knows how to bring the feels ;_; it has made me bust a fucking gut one min, and made me appreciate a character to the fullest the next
Hajime no ippo sure knows how to bring the feels ;_; it has made me bust a fucking gut one min, and made me appreciate a character to the fullest the next
It wasn't a comment about the size, I just didn't want to quote the whole thing
I second the call for Girls und Panzer! I got into that on a whim and I ended up watching it in a single sitting (12 eps is short). I also recommend Arpeggio of Blue Steel (13 episodes, just ended).
And I can already tell you that you will LOVE Tokyo Godfathers. It would also make for a great Anime Introduction movie.
Edit : Katanagatari was mentioned I see. Watch this too. Then if you liked what that bastard Nisio (the writer) did, then check out Monogatari. Very different, still as awesome.
I feel the same. Its an astounding movie. Even beyond my usual hyperbole. Its just incredible.
CornBurrito
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But it was already established that once the secret was let out, it spread everywhere. Extremely quickly. IIRC we see glimpses of other restaurants. And we see that even the People of the Land started to use the hidden method of cooking to make extremely tasty food.
Info seems to spread stupidly quick through Elder Tale.
astrogamer
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Log Horizon 15
Well they finally beat that dungeon but
Well they finally beat that dungeon but
what is Rudy hiding.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
we talking about millinuem actress? Let me join in the praise.
Yup! Satoshi Kon was on the top of his game. RIP. Thanks for the memories.
Keep reading like I did and this'll happen to you too!
It's not fun needing to move from place to place as a poltergeist, haunting people's computers!
...okay, might be kinda fun during Halloween when people are more paranoid, but still.
In this thread we talk about anime from ANY period of time. Though current shows tend to dominate the conversation, feel free to discuss any anime you want
I can't say I love every single Miyazaki film but there's no denying the man has an impeccable portfolio. Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself. As for Akira, its more known for its extremely strong animation than its deep plot or intricate characters. It was also kind of mindblowing for much of the American audience back in the day who were so used to Disney fare just because of the contrast. It's a classic for good reason but again, the writing/characterization/etc. aren't why its fondly remembered. Be sure to watch it all the way through at some point though.
High School of the Dead has much more fanservice than the average anime. There is a lot of anime with fanserivce (of the female or male T&A variety) out there but they don't make up the majority of anime and most anime that do have fanservice don't have nearly as much fanservice as HSOD. I will have to point out that even though high levels of fanservice often serve as a shortcut to show the intent of the creators, there are a lot of REALLY GOOD anime that has some (even a lot) of fanservice. A lot of the fanservice-heavy shows aren't very good but you can't make the assumption that because it has a lot of fanserivce that it is a bad show. Even the amount of fanservice can't tell the whole picture as how they use it matters as well. As you watch more anime and become more familiar with particular creators, tropes, etc. your discerning eye will become better. You can go with your gut but be prepared to at least be willing to watch shows that look like there are filled with T&A (or for dudes "upper body" and ass). Listening to recommendations helps as well.
As for whether or not HSOD is considered a good or bad show, it depends on what you're looking for. The show doesn't pretend to be high-class entertainment, its strictly for the lizard part of your brain. As such, many people enjoy it even though they recognize that it isn't a "good show". If you are a fan of "turn your brain off" type of shows/movies, than HSOD seems fine from what I know of it.
CLASSIC SHOWS
Samurai Champloo
Fullmetal Alchemist (03 and Brotherhood)
Tegen Toppa Gurren Lagann*
Pamty & Stocking**
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (both seasons)
Black Lagoon
Serial Experiments Lain
Evangelion (I'm not the BIGGEST fan but this is pretty much requite viewing for an anime fan)
Mushishi
Fullmetal Panic (Fumoffu and Second Raid mostly)
Giant Robo
Kaledio Star
Kino's Journey
Great Teacher Onizuka
Gankutsou
Gundam(s) (I personally really liked G Gundam a whole lot. Many others will suggest Zeta Gundam or Turn A Gundam. Gundam 00 and Gundam Seed are pretty disappointing though)
Ouran Host Club
Outlaw Star
Paranoia Agent (and most everything Satoshi Kon has done)
Trigun
Gungrave (1st episode SUCKS though)
Yu Yu Hakusho
FLCL
Hosoda Films - Summer Wars and Girl who Leapt Through Time
*has a fair bit of fanservice
**LOTS of sexual humour so not for everybody but I loved it
RECENT SHOWS
Steins;Gate
Fate/Zero
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Attack on Titan (has some pacing issues though but most lapsed/new anime fans love it)
Little Witch Academia
Wolf's Children (Overrated IMO but still super good)
The genres for the shoes listed as like all over the place so just be aware of that. If you aren't a mecha fan for example, even the best mecha anime may not be fore you for example. I'm sure I'm forgetting PLENTY of shows but I felt these were some of the standouts that popped into my head. I'm sure others will also say Azumanga Diaoh, Hajime no Ippo and Planetes but I personally liked those shows a lot less than most other people.
There's usually two side of pole in Anime, show that intended for the hardcore that called as "otaku" in japan and show for general audience.
Those otaku anime usually the one that have more outrageous plot like in JRPG, and "fanservice" also "moe" element.. and usually the most popular show and the majority product come from this category.
Western casual audience usually looking down to those otaku show and liking anime that intended for broad audience like Ghibli movie and other show that not focused to element that those otaku show have (although that explanation maybe not exactly correct because most of anime airing in midnight japanese time so the definition for "otaku anime" rather vague regardless of their content)
I think you will know better what I mean with just looking for some title.
For Otaku-ish anime you can try to look into.
Code Geass : Lelouch of rebellion
Steins; Gate
K-ON
Tengen Toppa Gurren Laggan
Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi
Those are usually the most popular title among anime-fan, and could explain what anime usually offer for most of the time.
For the non typical otaku anime that usually overlooked, its kind of show that make western fan spite japan because they rarely made it.
Mushi-Shi
Hyouka
Paranoia Agent
Mononoke
Maybe you'd know which side that you prefer after watching some of those show.
Dedication Through Light
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Log Horizon Episode 15
Hearing Rudy and Tohya laugh was funny, especially when they werent still in the image as well. Their team is really keeping this anime going for me, strategist minori, tank Tohya, magician Rudy, finally it feels unique and exciting.
Souryou was entertaining too, hope he can lead the combat forces and not just be on defence.
Hearing Rudy and Tohya laugh was funny, especially when they werent still in the image as well. Their team is really keeping this anime going for me, strategist minori, tank Tohya, magician Rudy, finally it feels unique and exciting.
Souryou was entertaining too, hope he can lead the combat forces and not just be on defence.
KirbYuuYuu
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Sekai Seifuku 1
Well... I guess that wasn't what I expected from little info I've recieved about it. There's a... colorful cast to say the least.
Well... I guess that wasn't what I expected from little info I've recieved about it. There's a... colorful cast to say the least.
It just looks like the happiest squeest thing ever.
Huh. I decided to check it out because the premise sounded super silly and the character designs screamed "LOL Anime" like few others can. This was actually very enjoyable. Kate is both adorable and endearing. Unlike 95% of other anime loli's shes didn't want to make be either punch my computer screen or piece my ear drums with a sharp object. Main dude was pretty cool too; goofy and a bit out of place but not an ounce of "whine" in him. Overall, its the kooky cast of characters that are the selling point and so far I'm sold. If the premise outlined in the opening scene actually comes to pass then this will be a VERY interesting show
KirbYuuYuu
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Huh. I decided to check it out because the premise sounded super silly and the character designs screamed "LOL Anime" like few others can. This was actually very enjoyable. Kate is both adorable and endearing. Unlike 95% of other anime loli's shes didn't want to make be either punch my computer screen or piece my ear drums with a sharp object. Main dude was pretty cool too; goofy and a bit out of place but not an ounce of "whine" in him. Overall, its the kooky cast of characters that are the selling point and so far I'm sold. If the premise outlined in the opening scene actually comes to pass then this will be a VERY interesting show
Indeed, the loli did not remind me of Ugly, so it's one less reason for me to shake my fist at her.
Speaking of which, watch Kuromajo.
foxuzamaki
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Sekai Seifuku Bouryaku no Zvezda Episode 1
Looks like I found my first show to follow this season.
Looks like I found my first show to follow this season.
chickdigger802
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fuck wake up girls is an hour long... any good?
A Huge Battleship
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I can't remember the last time I felt so conflicted.
Oh wait, it was when I began enjoying the manga.
This whole post is premium quality stuff. I hope you realize that you're now obligated to watch ImoCho to completion.
I second this!
amishpriest99
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KirbYuuYuu
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I know this isn't directed at me, but I'm waiting for it to be done.
But Hnngzawa techno-witch!
cj_iwakura
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Durarara 4
Best episode yet. I like almost every character so far, but the doc's the best.
Best episode yet. I like almost every character so far, but the doc's the best.
Theonik
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No idea how I'd go about doing this.
Melissa is Best Girl hands down. I think the cans are discreetly misspelled, I don't remember. Are you watching this dubbed or subbed? There's a point in the dub where Melissa speaks in Chinese and I think that was the only time I ever didn't like the dub. Other than that, I can't watch FMP any way but dubbed now. Luci Christian IS Chidori for me, haha. Well, that and Ms. Yukari.
One of the weird things is, though, that while in the anime the "How Melissa met Sousuke and Kurz" arc is explained here, in the manga it isn't for a very, very long time that they explain how they met. I think I like the anime's way of doing it better, though, because in the manga they do this flashback more or less alongside another, and keeping them separate prevents narrative fatigue.
I'm rambling.
Recently, My Sister is Unusual - 02
I know I shouldn't be watching this, but I just can't help myself.
I scrubbed through just to see if she'd have to
piss really bad again this episode
They're really aiming for a specific fetish. Too bad I don't have it.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
It's almost exactly what I expected based on the preview.
I'll have to hear how
Pony
Edit : Also, my vote also goes for Best Girl Melissa.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Sadistic samurai with THOSE HIPS > *
I'm also looking forward to an eventual Mio Sakamoto costume swap.
Take a walk on the nyaa side.
all this nisekoi talk
Good manga gets good anime, news at 11.
(I know you manga-GAF dudes are in here, come at me)
Dedication Through Light
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World Conquest Zvezda Plot Episode 1
What an odd comment on Lincoln. It had some slow moments but was overall surprisingly entertaining. (though its hard to tell if the z is silent or not).
Soundtrack felt inspired from Day Break Illusion multiple times with some songs seeming like they would fit that world and simultaneously this world too even though some of the context is different. Lots of good songs around and at times rivaled the quality of the action and intensity.
Yasu's comedy moments were way too funny.
What an odd comment on Lincoln. It had some slow moments but was overall surprisingly entertaining. (though its hard to tell if the z is silent or not).
Soundtrack felt inspired from Day Break Illusion multiple times with some songs seeming like they would fit that world and simultaneously this world too even though some of the context is different. Lots of good songs around and at times rivaled the quality of the action and intensity.
Yasu's comedy moments were way too funny.
DeadRockstar
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Nisekoi 1
So that was good. Probably the best it could have been. Now, I've read enough of the manga to know it goes precisely nowhere and SHAFT have basically nothing to work with going forward, but I enjoyed this episode. I'll keep watching 'til it inevitably bores my face off, I guess?
Also, Shu's voice triggered some PTSD-esque desire for him to die because I could only hear Q-Vier. I'm sure that'll pass.
You're a hero, I would totally have missed this. Now if Amazon would list Garden of Words that'd be great, since it comes out in a month and not in June
So that was good. Probably the best it could have been. Now, I've read enough of the manga to know it goes precisely nowhere and SHAFT have basically nothing to work with going forward, but I enjoyed this episode. I'll keep watching 'til it inevitably bores my face off, I guess?
Also, Shu's voice triggered some PTSD-esque desire for him to die because I could only hear Q-Vier. I'm sure that'll pass.
You're a hero, I would totally have missed this. Now if Amazon would list Garden of Words that'd be great, since it comes out in a month and not in June
KirbYuuYuu
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Razgriz-Specter
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Higurashi no Naku
Steins;Gate
Further proof Raku has some contagious brain virus that spreads to even the reader. rip
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
It just happens to be like 1 of 2 previews I checked out in the OP
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