See, I've never thought of Tekkaman (well, 90s Tekkaman - never seen the original) as a mecha show. To me he was always a superhero with armour on - a little like sci-fi Saint Seiya (not in terms of plot structure or anything, but hopefully you know what I mean). Yes, Pegas was in it, but hardly a defining factor of the show.
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See, I've never thought of Tekkaman (well, 90s Tekkaman - never seen the original) as a mecha show. To me he was always a superhero with armour on - a little like sci-fi Saint Seiya (not in terms of plot structure or anything, but hopefully you know what I mean). Yes, Pegas was in it, but hardly a defining factor of the show.
You're not digging deep enough brah..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0nqfQmjv74
I think thing shouldn't be that complicated, especially if we talking about anime.
Say, let say if Infinite Stratos actually use hand-drawn animator and not CG, I bet its gonna be traditional mecha animator job to handle.
That's still an exoskeleton. The Iron Man suit isn't a mecha for the same reason.
Jex
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Oh yeah, another thing about Nisekoi episode 3 - SHAFT's level of incompetence is off the charts in one key area. Do you remember Nisekoi episode 2? Apparently SHAFT don't. Here's how Onodera appeared towards the end of that episode:
At the start of the third episode Ichijou 'remembers' his conversation with Onodera and she looks like this:
Well, that can't be right can it? Not only wasn't she wearing that key but the fact that Onodera has a key is something of a plot point and something that Ichijou doesn't even know yet. So perhaps it was just a minor animation error? Oh wait:
That's right, they cut to a zoom in on the key he doesn't know she has and that she wasn't wearing in that scene last episode. Bravo. They can't even flashabck without fucking it up.
At the start of the third episode Ichijou 'remembers' his conversation with Onodera and she looks like this:
Well, that can't be right can it? Not only wasn't she wearing that key but the fact that Onodera has a key is something of a plot point and something that Ichijou doesn't even know yet. So perhaps it was just a minor animation error? Oh wait:
That's right, they cut to a zoom in on the key he doesn't know she has and that she wasn't wearing in that scene last episode. Bravo. They can't even flashabck without fucking it up.
Oops. Maybe it's commentary on how Ichijou is blind.
Jex
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Well, he's not the most perceptive guy, that's for sure.
Guy can remember a conversation he had as a kid, even to the extent of what words came out of each party's mouth, but not what they looked like.
Oh yeah, another thing about Nisekoi episode 3 - SHAFT's level of incompetence is off the charts in one key area. Do you remember Nisekoi episode 2? Apparently SHAFT don't. Here's how Onodera appeared towards the end of that episode:
At the start of the third episode Ichijou 'remembers' his conversation with Onodera and she looks like this:
Well, that can't be right can it? Not only wasn't she wearing that key but the fact that Onodera has a key is something of a plot point and something that Ichijou doesn't even know yet. So perhaps it was just a minor animation error? Oh wait:
That's right, they cut to a zoom in on the key he doesn't know she has and that she wasn't wearing in that scene last episode. Bravo. They can't even flashabck without fucking it up.
Can we just hope they're goign for the jugluar and aiming to get this done before the Jump Rot sets in?
Valsione does have an pilot (fuck yes I have excuse to post Lune in here)
Note she not transformed or anything, she pilot the thing mechanically from traditional cockpit like you mentioned. Its an 25 meter robot.
And I'll argue Iron Man is an mech if we using anime standard, he have intricate armor-like design, use sci-fi technology, and mecha animator work for his animation.
firehawk12
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Arata is even better later on.
Tamayura and Hidasketch this year! Graduation is a thing now!
Oh jesus. lol
I take it the ramen slaves don't really care about continuity. Oh well, they'll fix it on disc?
Jex
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That's the SHAFT promise!
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Worked for Monogatari (???).
The shot was from Ichijou's perspective. Its absence in the first scene is simply symbolic of his lack of attention, reappearing only when he takes the time to revisit the scene with more attention to detail.
Ichijiu's dementia-like memory is a recurring theme in Nisekoi.
Ichijiu's dementia-like memory is a recurring theme in Nisekoi.
Valsione does have an pilot (fuck yes I have excuse to post Lune in here)
Note she not transformed or anything, she pilot the thing mechanically from traditional cockpit like you mentioned. Its an 25 meter robot.
And I'll argue Iron Man is an mech if we using anime standard, he have intricate armor-like design, use sci-fi technology, and mecha animator work for his animation.
Then I'm mistaken, as that would be a mecha. I thought the size was more normal so she would just slip in.
It's clear that we have different definitions of mechs if you want to include Iron Man in there.
All dem nostalgia feels.
Jex
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Oh but of course! Based SHAFT, why would I ever doubt you?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Given what you guys have said about the manga, I really can't tell if you're lying or not.
Isn't that amazing?
Magi S2 - Episode 16
This episode was pretty heavily outsourced, and the character art suffered quite a bit at times. But other than that, it was still a pretty good adaptation. There's some pretty nice music selection too. It's pretty amazing how different the music selection feels in this season compared to the first season. Less bombastic, more fitting, just better all round.
The way they've handled the Titus story arc is pretty solid. It has all the feels of the original manga. It's funny how there's only one thing they omitted in this episode, and it's the Zemi selection process. Losing it didn't really matter, since it actually helped the pace along, but it reminded me of what a big deal we thought it was during the manga arc, and all the hype and tension there was in haly's big betting game. Those were good times. Lol.
DTL lied, ep17 died.
This episode was pretty heavily outsourced, and the character art suffered quite a bit at times. But other than that, it was still a pretty good adaptation. There's some pretty nice music selection too. It's pretty amazing how different the music selection feels in this season compared to the first season. Less bombastic, more fitting, just better all round.
The way they've handled the Titus story arc is pretty solid. It has all the feels of the original manga. It's funny how there's only one thing they omitted in this episode, and it's the Zemi selection process. Losing it didn't really matter, since it actually helped the pace along, but it reminded me of what a big deal we thought it was during the manga arc, and all the hype and tension there was in haly's big betting game. Those were good times. Lol.
Jex
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The only thing I trust is SHAFT's outsourcing prowess and apparent inability to do a simple check on an episode before sending it to air.
Its still true. Whining fucking Taichi.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Now I truly feel like kayos!
You haven't heard what happens in this fucking manga then. lol
Kancoooolle
thats not Kurumi at all. No.
Smoking is a personal choice yeah. I agree as a nonsmoker I shpuldnt have to be exposed to it but addiction is addicted. Smokers have to smoke somewherw. Personally im a proponent of e-cigs.
Space Battleship Yamada!
Woosh
This is the best Yamada by far.
Berserk - 1
I really didn't care for the two studio 4C movies i watched so i decided a re watch of the original series was in order. Even with similar omissions this is just a better adaptation of the source material.
It's something i always notice but I'll never get over is how pleasing to the eye older series could be in terms of colour palette used and the way they lit scenes. I think someone in here made a comparison a while back between the original Ippo and the new series that illustrates what i mean.
But then we get into the suits that don't need Tony in them to function. I find the genre can be all encompassing.
I really didn't care for the two studio 4C movies i watched so i decided a re watch of the original series was in order. Even with similar omissions this is just a better adaptation of the source material.
It's something i always notice but I'll never get over is how pleasing to the eye older series could be in terms of colour palette used and the way they lit scenes. I think someone in here made a comparison a while back between the original Ippo and the new series that illustrates what i mean.
But then we get into the suits that don't need Tony in them to function. I find the genre can be all encompassing.
Free! is getting a 2nd season https://twitter.com/isuzu55/status/427387510100987904
Almost all of Tony's suits are designed for him to be in them, and if he's not, then there is AI or remote control. Otherwise they're just drones. Robots ain't inherently mechs.
Theres a lot of ways to pilot a mech or a mech suit and different ways they feature into a show. Its just too variable so I throw everything under mech and generally have a good idea of what a show is like that way.
The only difference to me between something like a mobile doll from Wing and one of Tony's Jarvis controlled suits is scale. I find powered armor fits pretty well under the mecha umbrella but everyone has their own viewpoints it's not really a static definition.
ugh
You knew this was coming.
Basileus777
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The only question is, when will the movie come?
2020
Basileus777
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So Crunchyroll is now calling Seitokai Yakuindomo a Tuesday "simulcast."
MikeHattsu
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They graduated in Azumanga Daioh as well.
A Huge Battleship
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No real order here:
1. Haibane Renmei
2. Madoka Magica
3. Azumanga Daioh
4. Bakemonogatari
5. Dennou Coil
6. Little Witch Academia
7. Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
8. FLCL
9. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
10. " " Kai
Dedication Through Light
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Good news. I can watch this now.
I maintain a 25 list I update occasionally, its at 15
11. Star Driver
12. Sekaiichi Hatsukoi
13. Karneval
14. Tsuritama
15. No. 6
16. Fafner of the Blue Sky
17. Sacred Seven
18. Kuroko's Basketball
19. Sket Dance
20. Death Note
21. Naruto
22. Neon Genesis Evangelion
23. Makai Oujievils and Realist
24. Scryed
25. Angel Beats
Well you do have Tsuritama so thats great.
ITs fun to go in there and say something like "the pictures are so cute" and then exit and watch the fireworks.
I don't even remember what the pairings are anymore
Im sure someone like Nafe has the post saved somewhere.
How can...how can ANYONE not like Mashiro? Thats like hating a puppy.
#dead
Berserk - 02
Here we see Guts meet up with the anti christ and get a little insight into his horrific childhood.
I love the OST for this. It's a shame we don't really get any good serious fantasy/medieval type anime these days. It's a setting i really enjoy seeing used. Think I'll watch Record of Lodoss after i finish up this.
Oh man i hate his stupid face. said:
Here we see Guts meet up with the anti christ and get a little insight into his horrific childhood.
I love the OST for this. It's a shame we don't really get any good serious fantasy/medieval type anime these days. It's a setting i really enjoy seeing used. Think I'll watch Record of Lodoss after i finish up this.
Go 575 3
Sigh, even in a 3 minute anime, they couldn't help themselves. I guess it was to be expected, given this season.
Edit: I blame SDBurton for all of this.
I havent heard of this but it looks like perhaps
I should watch it!
I kinda wish angelic Layer had a toy line like that. Would have been pretty neat.
There are certain shows this season that would have been better at that length of time.
That's a fake first, because the order isn't real.
Oh yeah, another thing about Nisekoi episode 3 - SHAFT's level of incompetence is off the charts in one key area. Do you remember Nisekoi episode 2? Apparently SHAFT don't. Here's how Onodera appeared towards the end of that episode:
At the start of the third episode Ichijou 'remembers' his conversation with Onodera and she looks like this:
Well, that can't be right can it? Not only wasn't she wearing that key but the fact that Onodera has a key is something of a plot point and something that Ichijou doesn't even know yet. So perhaps it was just a minor animation error? Oh wait:
That's right, they cut to a zoom in on the key he doesn't know she has and that she wasn't wearing in that scene last episode. Bravo. They can't even flashabck without fucking it up.
This looks very intentional if they went through the trouble of showing the key up close.
After seeing Satoshi Kon stuff I kind of like this illusionary oversight of details that might or might not be there.
To the surprise of absolutely no one.
Hidamari recently too. a few shows have done it. mostly longer running ones.
Its first in my heart.
The Silver
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Gunbuster 1- 6
What made me finally watch this was seeing it mentioned in that thread about animes with great endings, it did not disappoint.
This show sure did go through a lot; a show focusing on character development while also managing to up the scale to a galactic level in only 6 episodes is quite a feat, helped by the central use of time relativity which was great and not really seen in a lot of space anime. A truly touching and poignant show, really glad I watched it.
That shirt ripping scene in the end is one that's gonna stick with me, powerful.
Now on to Diebuster.
What made me finally watch this was seeing it mentioned in that thread about animes with great endings, it did not disappoint.
This show sure did go through a lot; a show focusing on character development while also managing to up the scale to a galactic level in only 6 episodes is quite a feat, helped by the central use of time relativity which was great and not really seen in a lot of space anime. A truly touching and poignant show, really glad I watched it.
That shirt ripping scene in the end is one that's gonna stick with me, powerful.
Now on to Diebuster.
ThreePiMatt
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He eventually does drop his girlfriend, and when he does, he does it like a boss.
Just FYI, in S2 Taichi's nickname from sensei is Eyelashes instead of Eyebrows, which is probably just a translation thing.
Theonik
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For Lodoss, I'd only really bother with the OVA.
Also the DVDs look like crap. There has been a recent BD release however.
Yeah the OVA is what i was going to go with. Didn't know it had been released on BD it looks leaps and bounds better.
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