Hellsing321
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Gintama 239
Why is Tsukyo so best?
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Winter 2014 Anime |OT2| Waiting for Sakamoto
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ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Gazoinks got ya covered but I'm posting this one for poster(ior)ity (NSFW).
Plastic Nee-san's Gif-Per-Minute factor is astronomically high.
So a friend linked this to me... There may be Eva spoilers in the comments.
Engaged to the Unidentified 6
So yeah, Benio is weird. Funny, but weird.
The Valentine antics were a bit cliche, but they kind of pointed that out about 2/3s of the way through the episode in an excellent case of lampshading. And I think every kid has experienced Mashiro's torment this episode.
And with that, I'm caught up! Yatta!
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Wait, that means I have to wait a week between episodes now.
So yeah, Benio is weird. Funny, but weird.
The Valentine antics were a bit cliche, but they kind of pointed that out about 2/3s of the way through the episode in an excellent case of lampshading. And I think every kid has experienced Mashiro's torment this episode.
And with that, I'm caught up! Yatta!
...
Wait, that means I have to wait a week between episodes now.
nintendoman58
Member
I think I laughed harder at some of the comments than I did at the actual video.
This reminds me, I still need to watch Evangelion. Oh well, onto my list it goes!
astrogamer
Member
Non Non Biyori 4
Renge is pretty awesome. If you squint your eyes you can almost pretend you're watching Yotsuba's less-hyperactive cousin. Basically, at this point, Hotaru is the only truly boring character. Hopefully the show keeps focusing on the siblings and Renge instead.
I have to admit I didn't expect this episode to hit me as hard emotionally as it did. It's a sign of good storytelling when you don't even realize how emotionally invested you are in the characters until something happens to disturb them. I just thought it was a cute little story of childhood friendship, but then that scene happened... it was true :firehawk
Perfect direction during that scene too, with the too-long-to-bear closeup on Renge and her delayed reaction. It's a situation everyone can relate to as well, although maybe it hit especially close to home for me since
This episode was also storyboarded by series director Shinya Kawamo, and he definitely has a knack for this sort of thing. I don't know, I don't want to oversell it, but based on the first four episodes, if you only ever watch one episode of Non Non Biyori, it should be this one.
Also,
Lots of great background art in this episode.
Renge is pretty awesome. If you squint your eyes you can almost pretend you're watching Yotsuba's less-hyperactive cousin. Basically, at this point, Hotaru is the only truly boring character. Hopefully the show keeps focusing on the siblings and Renge instead.
I have to admit I didn't expect this episode to hit me as hard emotionally as it did. It's a sign of good storytelling when you don't even realize how emotionally invested you are in the characters until something happens to disturb them. I just thought it was a cute little story of childhood friendship, but then that scene happened... it was true :firehawk
Perfect direction during that scene too, with the too-long-to-bear closeup on Renge and her delayed reaction. It's a situation everyone can relate to as well, although maybe it hit especially close to home for me since
I was often moving when I was younger. I hadn't been reminded about the powerlessness of being a kid in a while.
This episode was also storyboarded by series director Shinya Kawamo, and he definitely has a knack for this sort of thing. I don't know, I don't want to oversell it, but based on the first four episodes, if you only ever watch one episode of Non Non Biyori, it should be this one.
Also,
#dead
DXLelouch153
Banned
enjoy the worst main character in anime history lol
also what in the name of god 0.o plastic neesan is giving me a fooly cooly feel with its insane randomness
astrogamer
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Chuunibyou Ren 6
Congratulations! You made progress in a relationship that was at least started 1/2 year ago. Maybe you'll have sex before you die.
Congratulations! You made progress in a relationship that was at least started 1/2 year ago. Maybe you'll have sex before you die.
nintendoman58
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I'll probably get around to it sometime after I finish GaoGaiGar, to which then I'll tackle the Monogatari series.
Then I'll probably attempt Eva.
KirbYuuYuu
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Gintama 131
This entire trip was practically planned out by an enemy Stand! (how appropriate considering what's coming in Spring).
Definitely not your average hot springs episode... and it's not over yet!
This entire trip was practically planned out by an enemy Stand! (how appropriate considering what's coming in Spring).
Definitely not your average hot springs episode... and it's not over yet!
DXLelouch153
Banned
the return of the best Villain and the best Joestar
Rozen Maiden - Finished
- this show is wonderfully animated. I absolutely love the artstyle and the painterly backgrounds that were implemented.
- the main story with the fantasy elements didn't really grab me, I was more drawn towards the slice of life elements of the show i.e. Jun's daily life.
- Overall, the show is better than I expected. I wouldn't vote this for AOTY but its definitely a must watch if you've got the time.
- this show is wonderfully animated. I absolutely love the artstyle and the painterly backgrounds that were implemented.
- the main story with the fantasy elements didn't really grab me, I was more drawn towards the slice of life elements of the show i.e. Jun's daily life.
- Overall, the show is better than I expected. I wouldn't vote this for AOTY but its definitely a must watch if you've got the time.
Kaguyahime is so self-evidently superior that it won't matter.
Everyone is going to disappoint me.
Are we going to continue the split movie/series vote?
I kind of prefer it that way, honestly. I have a hard time comparing movies and series to each other.
Yep. And perhaps expand it to five movies instead of three. The real point of the votes is to highlight good, if perhaps overlooked, titles after all.
dakkumauji
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Noragami 07
Another good episode. Really looking forward to seeing where this Yato and Yukine relationship ends up going especially since not much progress is being made on it.
Another good episode. Really looking forward to seeing where this Yato and Yukine relationship ends up going especially since not much progress is being made on it.
Admiral Woofington
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I genuinely assume it's not going to move forward until necessary, then it'll be god mode Yato
hosannainexcelsis
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Dragon Ball Kai - Boo Arc starts airing in Japan on April 9, taking over Toriko's timeslot.
Admiral Woofington
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As a kid I used to laugh how they were called Bibbity Bobbity and Bu
At least its not a choice between greatness and shit as the recent campaigns to take down SAO and AoT have been. Wind Rises is a great movie and will deserve to be called best movie of the year any year that its not in direct competition with Princess Kaguya.
Wow. I thought they were just gonna forget about finishing it. Hmm. Maybe I'll watch Kai now.
Oh good, now I don't ever have to watch Dragon Ball Kai, 'cuz that's the arc 11 year old me says the show went to shit and I mean when am I ever wrong?
Gintoki313
Banned
Just saw this news, I'm actually pretty excited. I liked the Buu arc even though a lot of people said it was the worse. I wonder if Nicktoons will show it when it ultimately gets dubbed? If I remember correctly, Kai was a pretty big hit on Nicktoons so I wouldn't be surprised if they do.
KirbYuuYuu
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Gintama 132
They're really going all the way with the Stands. Holy shit. Even the ghosts are rolling with it.
They're really going all the way with the Stands. Holy shit. Even the ghosts are rolling with it.
Basileus777
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If they are going the anime original route, we might get something by the end.
Mouryou no Hako 4
Well, things are becoming increasingly more disturbing. Certain things are becoming much more clear, but there are still a lot of questions remaining. The increasingly complex non-linear editing doesn't help, nor does the fact that I'm not very good at remembering the names of all the characters they keep mentioning.
Well, things are becoming increasingly more disturbing. Certain things are becoming much more clear, but there are still a lot of questions remaining. The increasingly complex non-linear editing doesn't help, nor does the fact that I'm not very good at remembering the names of all the characters they keep mentioning.
Jex
Member
Make notes. No, really, you'll need them.
Shueisha's push for Toriko is ovaaaaaaa.
Kind of late for that.
Luckily, Jex made notes for you. I'll link you to them when you finish episode 5.
Crash Station
Member
It's probably just on hold. The anime is ridiculously close to the manga. They might as well just finish up the Human World arc, then take a break so they won't run out of material a month later. They may even come back as "Toriko: Gourmet World" or something.
The varied reactions to each Space Dandy really are interesting. I can't remember the last anime to provoke such different reactions from episode to episode, but then I can't remember the last anime series to be so philosophically committed to embracing the idea of being "episodic."
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Yup!
It even has sticky jumps, just like the anime!
Admiral Woofington
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This really is straight up episodic. Usually at one point they'd do an arc for 2-3 episodes, but I don't know if this will be the case with this anime.
Space Dandy 01
Uh... kinda underwhelming....
D-Frag 02
Takao da best.
Have they stopped trying to make it popular by association by having him on covers with Luffy and Naruto on Jump?
Nowhere near as popular as it should be considering the amount of push that was behind it.
Uh... kinda underwhelming....
D-Frag 02
Takao da best.
Have they stopped trying to make it popular by association by having him on covers with Luffy and Naruto on Jump?
Nowhere near as popular as it should be considering the amount of push that was behind it.
Crash Station
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Not as popular as Shueisha and Toei want it to be. They've been trying to turn it into another phenomenon like One Piece, but it's pretty much settled around mid-tier popularity for Shounen Jump.
Admiral Woofington
Member
The show has been hit and miss. Episodes 4, 5 and 7 are basically agreed to be the best. The rest are either ok or meh.
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