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Winter Anime 2015 |OT| ZA WARUDO is not square!
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hosannainexcelsis
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Space Dandy 21
I need more time to solidify my feelings, but my gut feeling is that this will be one of my favorite episodes of TV anime. Just breathtaking.
I need more time to solidify my feelings, but my gut feeling is that this will be one of my favorite episodes of TV anime. Just breathtaking.
Oh there's a second package here too.
At this point i'm just waiting on Nadia to complete my Christmas haul. Didn't get as much as I thought I would, but I decided to wait for next year's sale to do more.
Getting caught up on TWGOK I see!
Is Needless good? I know it has some awesome music.
phoenix296
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Having just seen this I'm inclined to agree. The few words I wrote just don't have the capacity to describe what an amazing episode it was.
It's like it descended from a better show to grace us with its presence.
I was really bad about keeping up with Dandy, but I tuned in for this episode and it was really incredible. Nice to see more people appreciating it.
Needless is good. I just like the premise and there's an :SDBurton-tier ED. I liked the humor too, and all the powers each person had were neat. I think you'd like it.
The Ravel in there made it for me. Pretty much the perfect piece to go with the episode.
AquaWateria
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😓😓😓 That's just too much.
UltraGunner
Banned
Watching NJPW for the first time makes me want to check out some wrestling shows
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Eh, even if 21 is the best episode of the show, most of the rest of it isn't too shabby either.
Absolutely, the Pavane pour un infante defunte was a great selection both aesthetically and thematically.
I feel bad that hidden feet forever reminds me of Rob Liefeld, no matter art quality or subject matter.
I had goosebumps/chills throughout my body the second it started playing and I knew what it was. That endorphin release was huge.
Truth
ShinRPGamer
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Stiens;Gate 22
So in the end
So in the end
Okabe chooses to save Mayuri at the cost of Kirisu's life. And Kirisu and Okabe realizes their feelings for one another too little, too late. At least SERN's plan will be unable to come into forwish-
*After credits sequence happens*
...Or not. At least Part-time Warrior has returned to us once again.
*After credits sequence happens*
...Or not. At least Part-time Warrior has returned to us once again.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
That final match is apparently still going in the manga!
so wrong
LEGS
this would be so much better if it was Kashima biting into Mikorin's leg.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I wonder if there's a big crossover between the two fan groups. I know that there are crossover doujins. lol
Saki has better characterization and storytelling. ^_^
ShinRPGamer
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Stiens;Gate 23
Holy shit!
The episode itself felt like a rehash of episode 13,
The next episode is it! Don't let me down now, Stiens;Gate!
So the press conference professor from the very first episode is not only Kirisu's father but is also the one who originally killed her!
The episode itself felt like a rehash of episode 13,
Only it's Kirisu dying instead of Mayuri. But unlike Mayuri, there's a way to save the girl and prevent the bad future from occuring.
The next episode is it! Don't let me down now, Stiens;Gate!
There is an OVA and a Movie after that too!
If you're a fan of the series I recommend them both.
ShinRPGamer
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I'll be watching the OVA after I finish the the last episode. The movie on the other hand, I'll be waiting for a domestic release before watching it.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
The episode that made me want to finally watch Angel's Egg...
which I still need to do.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Gundam: Reconguista in G 16:
Things sure are getting interesting in here, and not just when it comes to Bellri/Aida's relationship.
Tomino continues introducing new characters and factions without a care in the world. Things are getting pretty messy, but this is exactly what I was hoping for from this series. The story has gotten a lot more involved, and the remaining battles are probably going to be pretty crazy when you consider how many different groups and uneasy alliances there are. The characters also finally seem to be going through some real anguish.
Next week, it looks like Barara is actually going to do something!
Things sure are getting interesting in here, and not just when it comes to Bellri/Aida's relationship.
I love how they just take it in complete stride at the start, although by the end of the episode it seems like Bellri is on the verge of a breakdown.
Tomino continues introducing new characters and factions without a care in the world. Things are getting pretty messy, but this is exactly what I was hoping for from this series. The story has gotten a lot more involved, and the remaining battles are probably going to be pretty crazy when you consider how many different groups and uneasy alliances there are. The characters also finally seem to be going through some real anguish.
Next week, it looks like Barara is actually going to do something!
nintendoman58
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Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid - 6
I. Said. Damn.
The sheer freaking timing of that. And the way it just lingers on it for a few seconds right before
It's made all the more effective due to everything before it in this episode.
Fantastic episode.
"All contact with Kaname Chidori is forbidden."
I. Said. Damn.
The sheer freaking timing of that. And the way it just lingers on it for a few seconds right before
Sousuke punches his computer in sheer rage.
It's made all the more effective due to everything before it in this episode.
Like, that haircut scene with Chidori and Kaname was beautiful. There was no music playing during that scene. Nobody was shouting, there wasn't any visual jokes, infodumps, or anything.
It was just Chidori cutting Sousuke's hair. That's it. It's animated beautifully, as you see Chidori being very careful in what she's doing, as it's only her first time doing so.
And when they talk during this scene, it feels like the most normal conversation that they've had so far in this series.
But the real kicker is, you know these two have romantic feelings for each other. It's all in the subtle details. The way Chidori hangs her head when he leaves. The way Sousuke's expression on his face changes to one of fear when Chidori mentions how she'd be on her own if she was attacked.
It's all directed so well, and like I said, it makes the last scene in this episode all the more effective in punching you right in the gut.
It was just Chidori cutting Sousuke's hair. That's it. It's animated beautifully, as you see Chidori being very careful in what she's doing, as it's only her first time doing so.
And when they talk during this scene, it feels like the most normal conversation that they've had so far in this series.
But the real kicker is, you know these two have romantic feelings for each other. It's all in the subtle details. The way Chidori hangs her head when he leaves. The way Sousuke's expression on his face changes to one of fear when Chidori mentions how she'd be on her own if she was attacked.
It's all directed so well, and like I said, it makes the last scene in this episode all the more effective in punching you right in the gut.
Fantastic episode.
ShinRPGamer
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It is a great scene.
Too bad the haircut scene is the closest the anime ever gets to further developing Souske and Chidori feelings for one another.
I would like to see more Mikorin/Kashima interaction, but it's much funnier that Hori is always constantly exasperated rather than Mikorin who would just get caught up
Is Saki worth watching? I heard that it was vaguely reminiscent of Kaiji and I goddamn loved that show. Plus, it's got some...undertones, and you know i'm all about that.
Gridman: Boys invent great hero
So I finally got around to watching this. Like I said I never got to see the original Gridman series but I watched the American counterpart so the nostalgia was still there for the fight scenes. I was all giddy the entire time. And then the end came and they actually included this guy:
The proposed hero of a sequel series to Gridman, Gridman Sigma. It was so awesome. The idea behind the character was the same as in this short. The human antagonist from the previous series would fight some relative of Khan Digifier (Kilokahn in America). I know it was just a short, but I'd watch an entire series based on this idea. Even if it was 13 episodes. Made my day.
So I finally got around to watching this. Like I said I never got to see the original Gridman series but I watched the American counterpart so the nostalgia was still there for the fight scenes. I was all giddy the entire time. And then the end came and they actually included this guy:
The proposed hero of a sequel series to Gridman, Gridman Sigma. It was so awesome. The idea behind the character was the same as in this short. The human antagonist from the previous series would fight some relative of Khan Digifier (Kilokahn in America). I know it was just a short, but I'd watch an entire series based on this idea. Even if it was 13 episodes. Made my day.
You would definitely love Saki.
Basileus777
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Rolling Girls 1-2
I rewatched the first episode and enjoyed it a lot more this time. Maybe I was just not in the right mood for this last week. They probably can't maintain this quality, but I'm optimistic that it will remain entertaining nonetheless. Though I suppose that will depend on what the structure of the show will be like now that we're done with the introduction. Actually, we're not really done with it considering they still haven't introduced 3 of the 4 main characters in any meaningful way.
I rewatched the first episode and enjoyed it a lot more this time. Maybe I was just not in the right mood for this last week. They probably can't maintain this quality, but I'm optimistic that it will remain entertaining nonetheless. Though I suppose that will depend on what the structure of the show will be like now that we're done with the introduction. Actually, we're not really done with it considering they still haven't introduced 3 of the 4 main characters in any meaningful way.
Regret Upon Approval
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oh my god
an anime with actual cheek effects/colouring
an anime with actual cheek effects/colouring
Amazing episode, I think when the episode aired, it was almost a full page of awe.
nintendoman58
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A Certain Scientific Railgun - 6
I actually quite liked this episode! There was something quite enjoyable about Misaka doing Judgement duty and finding that it had more to do with simple, everyday life stuff than she thought it would.
Such a simple premise, but it ends up working out pretty well. I know I said I wanted more action in this show, but if I get more episodes like this one along with that, I think I'll enjoy this just fine.
I actually quite liked this episode! There was something quite enjoyable about Misaka doing Judgement duty and finding that it had more to do with simple, everyday life stuff than she thought it would.
Such a simple premise, but it ends up working out pretty well. I know I said I wanted more action in this show, but if I get more episodes like this one along with that, I think I'll enjoy this just fine.
You know why Cure Lovely is better than Cure Heart? They're both willing to help anyone and everyone up to the point of recklessness, but Heart is somehow the student council president and an academic paragon, whereas Lovely is big dumb meathead with terrible grades. Matches the rest of her personality much better.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
I mean, aren't all other lead cures better by non-DokiDoki association?
I'm trying to limit comparisons between those two because 1) they're the most recent and 2) they share that some boundless confidence/willingness to charge in to help so it's easier to compare their other features. Lead characters like, say, Cure Blossom or Cure Happy are just completely different archetypes altogether.
KirbYuuYuu
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That's because Mana was basically a goddess. And I don't mean that positively. Even the finale made her out to be like that.
I don't know. The closest one I find debatable would be Cure Happy, but then again, Cure Happy and Cure Heart are effectively on two opposite spectrums of extreme Pink bias. Only thing comparable that is truly comparable is how horrible the finales for both seasons were
I just researched that guy and holy jesus fuck he literally makes millions of dollars not having a clue how to draw anatomy.
Maximilian Kolbe
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I find out Yoru no Yatterman's director only 26 years old(http://myanimelist.net/people/17047/Yoshihara_Tatsuya), it will be intersting to see how will he understand the Yatterman series.
G-Reco - 16
Damn, Beliri is starting to
The music was really awesome this episode too.
So fucking good.
Damn, Beliri is starting to
crack and everyone is trying to circumvent each other through politics. Shit is starting to get real.
I can't wait for Belliri to lose his shit and blow up Towasanga or something lol. The Gundam legend stuff can be cool too.
So fucking good.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
What are you waiting for???
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