sounds like fun
So prevalent even the angels smoke (see if anyone gets this reference)
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sounds like fun
So prevalent even the angels smoke (see if anyone gets this reference)
nintendoman58
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strangedopamine
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BassForever
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It works for Desert Punk but I doubt most other anime could pull it off
Jumping a shark is probably requisite in Arjunism.
Worth it to me.
So worth it to me.
Full Metal Panic is my favorite anime ever. Even the Best Gundam since G cannot hold a candle to the hype I am presently feeling at knowing that the last issue of the manga which concludes the story of my favorite anime ever is now readable. Everything is on hold until I'm done. Chances are that I will be done before the next episode of Gundam Best Fighters comes out anyway.
It's worth it to me.
sounds like fun
So prevalent even the angels smoke (see if anyone gets this reference)
Haibane Renmei.
A show I should finish
Admiral Woofington
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Man I don't even know what my favorite series I was reading the manga religiously until it ended would be.... maybe Fullmetal Alchemist? Though I wouldn't call it my favorite manga series, just that I was REALLY into it.
I'm rewatching the entire series.
R_thanatos
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Bad guess.
You could have put "on hold" instead of dropped and it would have been better
i do need to read those anyway
It wouldn't be as funny that way.
gashikunFLCL
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Let me see.
Full Metal Panic! nove volumes lançados pela Panini Comics, Full Metal Panic Σ nove volumes lançados...e cançelado oficialmente ano passado...sendo que o ultimo volume foi lançado em 2010, era de se esperar
Admiral Woofington
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Log Horizon 17
HNNNNNNNNNNG DIS SHOW
Most enjoyable 20+ episode show out right now imho.
In this episode we get more political discussion and arguments, emotions fly by and plots are made. Then we have a brave little lazy princess. I wasn't that big of a fan of hers at first but she won me over this episode. I liked how the merchant dude acknowledged Shirou's glass pushing haha.
As to the other side of the story with the muppet babies, I couldn't give a fuck about any of them. Besides Rudy. "Meezz Eeh-zoo-zoo". I swear I'm gonna cry manly tears if all the hints they're giving about
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This show is too close to ending now and I'm sad. I don't want it to end. I love it. Guess once it ends I'll try and read the LN's
HNNNNNNNNNNG DIS SHOW
Most enjoyable 20+ episode show out right now imho.
In this episode we get more political discussion and arguments, emotions fly by and plots are made. Then we have a brave little lazy princess. I wasn't that big of a fan of hers at first but she won me over this episode. I liked how the merchant dude acknowledged Shirou's glass pushing haha.
As to the other side of the story with the muppet babies, I couldn't give a fuck about any of them. Besides Rudy. "Meezz Eeh-zoo-zoo". I swear I'm gonna cry manly tears if all the hints they're giving about
his eventual death end up being true as he's one of my favorites
This show is too close to ending now and I'm sad. I don't want it to end. I love it. Guess once it ends I'll try and read the LN's
dakkumauji
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Log Horizon 17
glinting without glasses? what madness!
glinting without glasses? what madness!
Imocho-4
So in this episode, we get some limitations on the body swapping and overall downtime. The show actually knows when to restrain itself. This episode was filled with the usual motifs of water, I wonder if it's supposed to symbolize rebirth. Mitsuki is being reborn in the sense that she's starting a new life with Yuuya and trying to get over her past traumatic experiences. I think this is further reinforced with the repeated shots of dolphins throughout the episode such as in Mitsuki's room and in the dining room. Dolphins can symbolize rebirth and playfulness so maybe it's hinting at Hiyori's role in helping Mitsuki overcome her traumatic past.
This was a great storyboarding shot as it represents the Hedgehog's Dilemma, a critical aspect to this series.
We find out that Mitsuki can only be outside her body for so long before the owner 'switches' if you will. This finally gives some sort of limitation to the body swapping with serious implications. I loved how quick Hiyori threw Mitsuki under the bus. Hiyori acted pretty rationally in her thinking and it shows how desperate she is stay alive. It also allowed some scenes to progress naturally without Mitsuki constantly interfering.
In addition, Yuya started doing research into multiple personality disorders and trying to discover the cause of it, which is most likely the domestic abuse Mitsuki suffered in the past. What makes this a great scene is that Yuya is actually taking the prerogative and is trying to discover why Mitsuki is acting this way. He's using common sense and a bit of intelligence, something many harem and LN protagonists lack. It also helps to tie the information in previous episodes and confirms the dark undertone to the series.
Again, repeated emphasis on water.
Hello.
Kyousougiga 10
So this was pretty good. I'm still unsure about some details about the events of the final couple episodes and the actions of some characters, but in the grand scheme of things they don't seem to matter as the show told its story about a particular family in a great way.
One weakness was that the Looking Glass City wasn't given a lot of life to its citizens as say the town from Yozakura Quartet so the events of the last 2 episodes didn't have as much impact to me as the show hoped it would.
So this was pretty good. I'm still unsure about some details about the events of the final couple episodes and the actions of some characters, but in the grand scheme of things they don't seem to matter as the show told its story about a particular family in a great way.
One weakness was that the Looking Glass City wasn't given a lot of life to its citizens as say the town from Yozakura Quartet so the events of the last 2 episodes didn't have as much impact to me as the show hoped it would.
yeah I dont think it works most of the time but its perfect for Desert Punk
Haibane Renmei.A show I should finish
Best anime ever made. Certainly finish it!
Admiral Woofington
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World Conquest Zvesdsdasda 3
Lol at the Smoke Busters. In fact I lol'd in this whole episode as an anime finally acknowledged how Japan seems to be one of the only big tv medium countries that still portrays smoking as cool and bad boy-like in a sexy way. That was amazing. If this is how the rest of this show is going to be I wouldn't mind, the commentary was amazing. It was like watching a loli Zetsubou Sensei.
The main character still doesn't seem to have a role besides the new guy who is introduced into this whole business to represent the confused viewers. And while that's a fine role, that could have been given to a secondary character. He seems nice and all just not protag material. Yasu's internal struggle of wanting to be the bad boy but not being able to is still hilarious.
Lol at the Smoke Busters. In fact I lol'd in this whole episode as an anime finally acknowledged how Japan seems to be one of the only big tv medium countries that still portrays smoking as cool and bad boy-like in a sexy way. That was amazing. If this is how the rest of this show is going to be I wouldn't mind, the commentary was amazing. It was like watching a loli Zetsubou Sensei.
The main character still doesn't seem to have a role besides the new guy who is introduced into this whole business to represent the confused viewers. And while that's a fine role, that could have been given to a secondary character. He seems nice and all just not protag material. Yasu's internal struggle of wanting to be the bad boy but not being able to is still hilarious.
strangedopamine
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Log Horizon - Episode 17
Pushing glasses without wearing glasses, they've finally done it! The princess, who up to this point I was fairly neutral on has definately warmed on me this episode.
Next episode has spotlights, more glasses pushing and some more character development on the princess. Should be pretty good!
Pushing glasses without wearing glasses, they've finally done it! The princess, who up to this point I was fairly neutral on has definately warmed on me this episode.
Next episode has spotlights, more glasses pushing and some more character development on the princess. Should be pretty good!
KirbYuuYuu
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Fushigi Mahou Fun Fun Pharmacy 8
How appropriate to watch something where magic was useful (or at least this episode), and not for pedestrian things after watching Doremi.
Remember when Drinking was a thing? ...Do people even drink beer in Precure?
How appropriate to watch something where magic was useful (or at least this episode), and not for pedestrian things after watching Doremi.
Remember when Drinking was a thing? ...Do people even drink beer in Precure?
Dedication Through Light
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Kuroko's Basketball 2 Episode 41
Excellent dialogue choices at times that felt like it came right out of certain arts, fics, and doujins Ive read (aokaga). I dont understand why this match is so long as this episode did feel like it was starting to feel a bit dragged out somewhat, though it was hilarious
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Hopefully Kagami pulls out some last quarter powerup, and I want Sakurai to have a chance to redeem himself. Felt bad for him that he's been the victim the whole game, terrible way to be remembered at this point in the series
Excellent dialogue choices at times that felt like it came right out of certain arts, fics, and doujins Ive read (aokaga). I dont understand why this match is so long as this episode did feel like it was starting to feel a bit dragged out somewhat, though it was hilarious
when Izuki randomly vanished like that. I almost thought he powered up and not Kuroko with Misdirection Overflow. Would have been nice for the other players too
Hopefully Kagami pulls out some last quarter powerup, and I want Sakurai to have a chance to redeem himself. Felt bad for him that he's been the victim the whole game, terrible way to be remembered at this point in the series
Nisekoi 3
Pretty good episode. Not as funny as the last one, but still decently funny, and the ending was sweet.
I feel like I'd like this show with less reservations if they dropped the whole key business and just made it a romantic comedy about Raku and Chitoge. I mean, it kind of already is, but the locket is just hanging above everything ominously, reminding us that this is a cliche harem setup at its heart.
Pretty good episode. Not as funny as the last one, but still decently funny, and the ending was sweet.
I feel like I'd like this show with less reservations if they dropped the whole key business and just made it a romantic comedy about Raku and Chitoge. I mean, it kind of already is, but the locket is just hanging above everything ominously, reminding us that this is a cliche harem setup at its heart.
Speaking of which Onodera overhearing them woop woop.
Full Metal Panic! 2
There's a two second blink and you'll miss it addition to Chidori's backstory in this episode: She has living family. Her father and little sister are in America, because Mr. Chidori works for the UN. Mrs. Chidori is, however, deceased. This episode is also the beginning of Sousuke and Kaname's friendship, sparked mostly because Kaname can't believe how wacky Sousuke really is. Some of the things said at the end of the series really put these episodes in an entirely different perspective, though.
There's a two second blink and you'll miss it addition to Chidori's backstory in this episode: She has living family. Her father and little sister are in America, because Mr. Chidori works for the UN. Mrs. Chidori is, however, deceased. This episode is also the beginning of Sousuke and Kaname's friendship, sparked mostly because Kaname can't believe how wacky Sousuke really is. Some of the things said at the end of the series really put these episodes in an entirely different perspective, though.
R_thanatos
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Log horizon - 17
I'm actually quite confused .
i thought that they would adapt book 4 & 5 , but at this rate they won't have time for book 5 .. i'm actually worried whenever they will try to rush book 5 or skip it for later and do fillers.
I think they won't skip book 5 because there is a tiny clue about it in the opening ( even if it's well hidden )
About this episode :
Good episode as usual , you can feel that the noobs are closer to a team than ever and that they have learned.
As for our princess , she finally tried to do things she can do , in her own way and this is a turn of events that will mean a lot in plenty of ways ( one only needto look at the opening to find all the clues for this season after all. )
Argh you guys ready for
? Because , from now on the serious business is starting
I'm actually quite confused .
i thought that they would adapt book 4 & 5 , but at this rate they won't have time for book 5 .. i'm actually worried whenever they will try to rush book 5 or skip it for later and do fillers.
I think they won't skip book 5 because there is a tiny clue about it in the opening ( even if it's well hidden )
About this episode :
Good episode as usual , you can feel that the noobs are closer to a team than ever and that they have learned.
As for our princess , she finally tried to do things she can do , in her own way and this is a turn of events that will mean a lot in plenty of ways ( one only needto look at the opening to find all the clues for this season after all. )
Argh you guys ready for
princess lenessia speach to the adventurers in valkyrie armor
Well what tickles your fancy more? That'll help us know exactly what to recommend. Do you like slice of life (shows about friends hanging out, usually in high school) or do you like action or serious series? There's a broad range of shows so listing everything good might be a bit hard haha.
It's a two parter. So you'll have to watch both 1 and 2. The show has a gigantic cast and I think part of the reason it takes so long to really kick off is because they have to introduce them, establish their personalities and then give them time to expand them. But once they do, you're in for a ride. A katsurap ride
My apologies. Got caught up in some things. I've written down all the suggestions I've been given so far in a notepad. I guess I have to say that I do enjoy slice of life stuff. At least I did with film (really enjoyed Whisper of the Heart, Girl Who Leapt Through Time stuff like that.).
So I'm totally fine with that. I don't mind action stuff either. I guess I should probably check out Deathnote at some point. Sorry if that was a vague response. I guess I'm not too stubborn in my ways. I know I've been critical about Attack on Titan, but it's more so for the pacing, and how draining it is when all the aspects that I find flawed come together. But I'm not against action/serious anime. I guess I would just hope that it has good writing/good pacing (all you can really ask for I guess).
astrogamer
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Nisekoi 3
I'm now recalling why I liked this early on. Also, Raku is fulfilling his role as the dumb protagonist quite nicely with completely missing all those signs from Onodera
I'm now recalling why I liked this early on. Also, Raku is fulfilling his role as the dumb protagonist quite nicely with completely missing all those signs from Onodera
Dedication Through Light
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Cardfight!! Vanguard Link Joker Episode 117
Naoki feels like the Aichi of this season
, when the high school tournament kicks up I hope things change.
Naoki feels like the Aichi of this season
losing key cardfights
hipsterpants
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Yamato 5
I kind of wished I hadn't noticed the whole uniform discrepancy thing, it's going to bug me for the rest of the series. Also Rei is literally the only female pilot on this ship? C'mon man.Otherwise another solid episode.
I kind of wished I hadn't noticed the whole uniform discrepancy thing, it's going to bug me for the rest of the series. Also Rei is literally the only female pilot on this ship? C'mon man.Otherwise another solid episode.
I like how hes just as confused as the audience is too. This is the kind of POV show I like. I dont like self insert harem shows for example.
Nisekoi 3
Shaft is doing a good job making Raku look a whole lot better than he does in the manga. Also it really has been a while cause I don't even remember half the stuff in this episode.
Ruri only gets one line but I like her voice already.
I think I counted two and a half headtilts today? Maybe I missed some?
Shaft is doing a good job making Raku look a whole lot better than he does in the manga. Also it really has been a while cause I don't even remember half the stuff in this episode.
Ruri only gets one line but I like her voice already.
I think I counted two and a half headtilts today? Maybe I missed some?
And don't forget,
in the original, Yamamoto was a dude so already that's a massive improvement
hosannainexcelsis
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In the original Yamato series, Yuki was the only female character on the entire ship.
Turin Turambar
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Sekai Seifuku - Bouryaku no Zvezda - 3
Why I lose my time with this shit? Dropped.
Why I lose my time with this shit? Dropped.
Full Metal Panic! 3
This episode introduces us to 3rd place girl Tessa. Tessa is a bit of a subversion of the "incompetent female captain" while at the same time not a "hypercompetent teenager." It takes a good long while to fully explain what her deal is, but I think she's one of the best characters in the series. The thing is that Tessa is actually better when she isn't trying to hook up with Sousuke. Especially in Sigma. In the meantime she's stuck with Richard Mardukas and Andrei Kalinin. Both of whom know a good deal more about what is happening in this series than they let on.
This episode introduces us to 3rd place girl Tessa. Tessa is a bit of a subversion of the "incompetent female captain" while at the same time not a "hypercompetent teenager." It takes a good long while to fully explain what her deal is, but I think she's one of the best characters in the series. The thing is that Tessa is actually better when she isn't trying to hook up with Sousuke. Especially in Sigma. In the meantime she's stuck with Richard Mardukas and Andrei Kalinin. Both of whom know a good deal more about what is happening in this series than they let on.
Also wow @ dat Nisekoi endcard. Who's the artist there? E: Looks like something from Etrian Odyssey looking at it again.
Well...
Well...
that's kinda sorta what happens, except replace "Raku and Chitoge" with "Raku, Chitoge, Onodera, and five possibly more other girls"
Tessa is second. No way shes third.
Admiral Woofington
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If you're basically open for anything then I'm going to list what I recently suggested for friends, so if you've seen some of the stuff in here simply ignore it...
Action/serious:
Hunter x Hunter- shonen action. Very DBZ styled
Fate/Zero- Seinen (aka made for older audiences). Has an episode or two where it's largely talking but it's not the norm.
Berserk Golden Age Arc Trilogy- film trilogy. Amazingly good, though the experiment with the animation didn't pay off truly until the second half of the second film. Seinen and similar to Attack on Titan of dark fantasy setting.
Cowboy Bebop- you were asking for great classics and nothing beats Cowboy Bebop in that regard. Another one of my favorite anime series ever. Probably my favorite.
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood- Action series similar to Attack on Titan in the sense of not being styled as other shows with story arcs. But it has good pacing unlike AoT.
Samurai Champloo- from the creator of Cowboy Bebop. Also amazing, some people prefer it to Bebop. Combines a bit of hip hop and modern culture with samurai setting.
Psycho-Pass: Dystopian sci-fi setting. Very well drawn, arcs are interesting and while the main cast left a bit to be desired they were still very thorough with the two leads.
Ergo Proxy- Very good sci fi and fantasy series. Also a bit dystopian. A bit more artsy in the presentation than some of the others I've recommended here.
Death Note- I see you haven't seen it. Give it a watch a very amazing anime.
Monster- An anime that outside of being drawn, doesn't have much to do with the medium. Amazing thriller and getting an HBO remake at some point in the next few years.
Baccano!- a darling of many people here. Definitely recommended here. Used to be in Netflix not sure if it's still there.
Wolf's Rain- a flawed yet very emotional anime. I believe this was the start that made me cry very easily with shows.
Gintama- the bigger of my recommendations as it has 200+ episodes but definitely a good comedy with a sprinkle of serious arcs. If you want something that's way ahead of you with no fear of catching up, watch this.
Black Lagoon- amazing seinen action series. Definitely a must watch.
Trigun- a classic in the action series.
Gun x Sword- while not a classic per se, it's still an oldie and a goodie. I'll probably rewatch it soon enough.
Katanagatari- amazing series. One of the many you must watch.
Slice of Life/Comedy:
Daily Life of High School Boys- one of the better slice of life comedies out there. A series of skits but they're all amazing.
Nichijou- Basically a random collection of skits all revolving around a high school, specifically a group of high school girls. If you want a smile on your face this'll help out immensely.
Kids on the Slope- from the director of Cowboy Bebop comes this slice of life about high school kids and jazz. Very charming and has a bit of drama. But what high school life doesn't?
Clannad and Clannad After Story- one of the more emotional slice of life shows there are out there. A hint of fantasy but not too much to take it out of this category. Watch this when you want something that can get serious and a bit depressing at times.
Great Teacher Onizuka- you mentioned classics, here's another. Amazing show.
Usagi Drop- a sweet slice of life story about a man who isn't married taking care of an unwanted child. Stop with the anime avoid manga AT ALL COSTS.
Nodame Cantabile- decently long musical show about people trying to go forward with their careers in the classical music business. Amazing too, it will not disappoint.
Ef a tale of Memories/Melodies- there are two seasons. Can't remember which one is the first name-wise, but watch them in order. Very good dramas/romance.
Kokoro Connect- make sure you watch the whole thing, including the OVA's that 'finish' the story. There's something like 17 episodes total.
Spice and Wolf- while not slice of life in high school per se, it's a very relaxing fantasy show with a very intricate love story.
Eden of the East- watch the tv series and the 2/3 movies that follow. Very good series.
Hyouka- an AnimeGAF favorite and I can't disagree. Kyoto Animation at its finest.
Detroit Metal City- hilarious anime with relatively short episodes about a metal band.
I have more shows if you see this and want more recommendations once you're done.
Melissa > Kaname > Tessa.
We can all agree that every girl is a better girl than Nami, though. Nami is the worst.
KnightBuster
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Just to add to Admiral Woofington's list for action, in the event you haven't seen it (which I'm not sure, you might have):
Yu Yu Hakusho - Same author as Hunter x Hunter, and probably my favorite of the shounen genre (I admit nostalgia is clouding my judgement here a ton, but still...).
Yu Yu Hakusho - Same author as Hunter x Hunter, and probably my favorite of the shounen genre (I admit nostalgia is clouding my judgement here a ton, but still...).
R_thanatos
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Sekai seifuku - bouryaku no zveda - 03
If i was there i heard that speech i would have become part of this army .. Coming from someone like me that have breath problems (long story but i need a sleeping device to sleep ) smokers begone !
is a bit too far , seriously ..sometimes it needs to stop.
God-tier episode.
If i was there i heard that speech i would have become part of this army .. Coming from someone like me that have breath problems (long story but i need a sleeping device to sleep ) smokers begone !
Anyway , world conquest potential was defintly there, this is why i'll continue watching , because behind the initial premise , there is more... and i certainly liked what i saw for this episode. Certainly , protraying smokers as
Never relent !
not even human
God-tier episode.
I think anyone going into Ergo Proxy for action is probably going to be disappointed. There is action, but it's not what I'd call an action series, and it's really slow-paced on the whole.
I never did finish that show. >.>
I miss this show.
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