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Winter 2014 Anime |OT2| Waiting for Sakamoto
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Joe Molotov
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I didn't like the SYD* OP as much as S1 at first, but it's growing on me. Also Witch Activity is dangerously catchy.
K I started watching Lucky Star because I was bored one day where I had nothing else to watch. It's pretty funny. There's some boring stuff thrown in there and weird things like the twins talking about their time of the month and stuff... but I'm enjoying it. The call out to other anime like Initial D was pretty freaking awesome. I'm on 18 now and the ED's with Shiraishi Minoru are hilarious as well.
Anyways good show to watch when bored. I like the animation as well and it's cool how much it reminds me of Nichijou.
Anyways good show to watch when bored. I like the animation as well and it's cool how much it reminds me of Nichijou.
nintendoman58
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A show's OP defines what the show is. That's always what I felt. The tone and softness of Kino's OP really reflected on the show in most areas.
If I had to list my favourite OPs it would have to be:
1. Gurren Lagann's OP
2. Code Geass R1 OP1.
3. Nanoha A's OP (This one has so much energy compared to the first one)
4. Hunter X Hunter's OP (Never got tired of that song, even 100 episodes later)
5. Almost all of Fairy Tail's OPs. (With the order being 14 > 11 > 1 > 12 > 8 > 9 > 10 > 6 > 5 > 13 > 3 > 4 > 2 > 7)
The Devil is a Part-Timer! 5
Excellent episode. The humor was spot-on and the villain was enjoyably campy and maniacal. The two newcomers didn't seem to serve much purpose, though, which is a shame.
Alciel is starting to steal the show.
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As for OP's, I'm really enjoying Arakawa's OP, and never have the urge to skip it (and Maria's OP was outstanding and a high point of the series).
Excellent episode. The humor was spot-on and the villain was enjoyably campy and maniacal. The two newcomers didn't seem to serve much purpose, though, which is a shame.
Alciel is starting to steal the show.
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As for OP's, I'm really enjoying Arakawa's OP, and never have the urge to skip it (and Maria's OP was outstanding and a high point of the series).
Apparently famous Japanese guys like to rock mullets and wear sunglasses. I'm surprised Yaraon didn't throw in Itagaki in there.
Lol. I was looking for him.
Then quote a source next time. Via Good-Haro, confirmed to be a new adaptation of the source material with new staff I guess:
https://twitter.com/adachi_hiro/status/433612291133558784
http://a-hiro.cocolog-nifty.com/diary/2014/02/4-2c13.html
Apparently famous Japanese guys like to rock mullets and wear sunglasses.
Doesn't everyone?
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Re: Legend of Galactic Heroes - while the original series is beloved, it's hardly going to drive further sales of the novels or manga, and it's a bankable property due to its quality. It's a very business-orientated remake, undoubtedly, but if a new anime project can drive sales of associated properties then why not I guess? I'm not sure what the difference is supposed to be between a "remake" or a "new animated adaptation" - does it just mean that they're adapting something previously unanimated or making up new stories in the universe?
(Vito/G-Haro seems to have answered this while I was typing this reply I guess)
Only like, 10. I kinda put it aside for other stuff. The characters are nothing special, and the character designs are whatever, but the show is still pretty fun.
Haha, I talked to you all week on Twitter, though.
Thanks, it's good to be back.
CORVO YOU'RE BAAAAAAAAACK *hugs*
So how far are you in this show now? It sounds like you finished off Tatarigoroshi-hen, blasted through Himatsubushi-hen (well, it's only two episodes) and at least got started on Meakashi-hen. Which makes me sad because I would have loved to hear your actual impressions on the shit that goes down in Tatarigoroshi. I hope you at least haven't made it too far through Meakashi yet, because there's impression-worthy shit in there like you wouldn't believe XD
At any rate, Satoko > all the characters by a large margin, but you are correct that Ooishi is amazing. Here, have him rapping with Keiichi. No, I'm not even kidding.
So, the last episode I watched was
Shion's side of her and Keiichi's trip into Oyashiro-Sama's shrine. So I think this is the arc where Keiichi goes nuts and tries/fails to kill Satoko's uncle. It is definitely the arc where Shion has to rip her fingernails out.
Man it looks so good.
The first OVA I was like "Eh." But by the end of the second one I understood how it got on the List.
I still missed you heeeeere!
Oh boy, I remember when I introduced this show to some friends at uni (one of the few actual groupwatches I've ever done, and easily the most fun). The amount of horror and wincing at that scene was legendary.
This arc is by far the biggest on the physically brutal moments.
Yeah I kinda feel like Higurashi qualifies on the List because it is made peculiar by its super cute looks, its strange, sugary moments of cheer that come right between its brutal, terrifying, or depressing moments. In a way it reminds me of Paranoia Agent and School Days, using cutesy appearances and moments to lull you into a sense of security before beating you with horror.
its entertaining and cringe inducing but not really list material.
amishpriest99
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Yep, I really enjoyed it too...especially for mech designs and action sequences.
When?
I dunno, those two right there are almost chief requirements to me.
Yeah, I really love the mecha battles in the show. It's a shame they're so short.
Now that youre back I guess I can fast track getting FMP and watching it.
nintendoman58
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And then, Kino by Corvo can finally begin!
Yeah. Remember this?
Somebody get on this!
And then, Kino by Corvo can finally begin!
Yeah. Remember this?
Somebody get on this!
Oh yes. That was good.
Theonik
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Jex
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This duck speaks the golden truth, apart from the lack of praise for Tonari's sweet OP and ED.
It is a bit different but the original dvd transfer still looks ok.
Jex
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I don't quite get this. I assume they're just re-adapting the novels, but I'm not really sure why that's good news. There's not only the original OVA series, and the prequel OVA series but a number of movies to boot so it really feels like all the ground has been covered.
I mean, the original series could be improved in some aspects (and Overture to a New War shows how) but by and large it doesn't feel like a work that needs that much 'polishing up'.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Theonik
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What.
it's cajun
LOGH where Yang, Reinhard and Seigfried are kawaii lolis.
Theonik
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The awfulness of the Lodoss DVDs is near legendary status. Does not compute.
Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha. 05
A bit of light drama, a bit of a beach episode, but what I got from this episode is that everyone's worried about feeling like a fifth wheel. Keiko continues to be great. This series is charming, though
The design of the bodybuilders' face was just goofy.
A bit of light drama, a bit of a beach episode, but what I got from this episode is that everyone's worried about feeling like a fifth wheel. Keiko continues to be great. This series is charming, though
what exactly is going on at the end there? Are Inari and Akemi going to switch places for real?
Crash Station
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Or a stroke.
Thought the bluray release had some cg ships.
Crash Station
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LOGH's getting another anime/remake/whatever? Neat. Worth it for someone that didn't care for Yamato?
Why would you do that?
Theonik
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Because future.
Maken-Ki! Two 05
Lewd. The lewdness levels are at a premium here, as anything involving Aki is bound to be. I didn't like it as much as last week's episode, but it capture a bit of that sexy love comedy vibe that I associated with anime when I started getting into it. And all while sticking within the regulations set by a TV anime, needing a minimum amount of censorship - and still implying a lot.
Lewd. The lewdness levels are at a premium here, as anything involving Aki is bound to be. I didn't like it as much as last week's episode, but it capture a bit of that sexy love comedy vibe that I associated with anime when I started getting into it. And all while sticking within the regulations set by a TV anime, needing a minimum amount of censorship - and still implying a lot.
Jex
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Well I guess they've already been remade as super bishies, so why not?
Yeah, and I'll have to jump aboard the Kino train.
And then, Kino by Corvo can finally begin!
Yeah. Remember this?
Somebody get on this!
Aw man, now I miss Peaceiscloser.
Oh damn that night and day.
PshycoNinja
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Angel Beats!: Great anime IMHO. I hope you like it. I liked it dubbed more than the sub. The moments resonate better and they got a pretty good cast. I know a lot here aren't big fans but F it I really love this anime. I hope it connects with you like it did me. And that OP and ED.
Btooom!: I really liked this anime although watch it subbed. The dub is actually kind of bad. It was bad enough to deter my experience. They have the MC (in the dub) make a lot of weird noises in the opening episodes that grind on you after a while. He has his moments (especially inter monologues) but it's still weird voice direction. So go with the sub. I hope Madhouse continues with this. The manga has almost enough chapters for a second season so I hope Madhouse follows up even though they have a hard time doing that. Love the OP in this show.
Say, "I Love You": I do not understand how I got into this. Maybe it was the unique art but I bit when it appeared on Crunchyroll and I watched it all the way through anticipating each episode. I still can't really put my finger on why I liked it. Maybe it was the plot or the characters but whatever it was I..... kind of.... liked it.
LD vs DVD
Mr_Antimatter
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Wow, $60 for Wagnaria 2 on blu ray? Rather high for a 13 episode series.
KirbYuuYuu
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Gintama 73-75
75 was a fucking recap... and I watched it ;A;
Looks like Gintama did the Parasectic Zombie Shroom thing before The Last of US (granted it was already done before so meh).
74... had ace Katsura moments with the Masuzoms. He's giddy like a child sometimes. Although... I don't think he'll be here in the Yagyuu arc, which looks like the next serious arc, and some developments for Otoe as well.
75 was a fucking recap... and I watched it ;A;
Looks like Gintama did the Parasectic Zombie Shroom thing before The Last of US (granted it was already done before so meh).
74... had ace Katsura moments with the Masuzoms. He's giddy like a child sometimes. Although... I don't think he'll be here in the Yagyuu arc, which looks like the next serious arc, and some developments for Otoe as well.
Buy it. Buy it now.
Laserdisc?
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