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Winter Anime 2015 |OT| ZA WARUDO is not square!
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MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders 30
I've been waiting for this fight to be animated for years.
Episode is in a weird spot where the fight isn't worth 2 episodes but has more then 1 episodes worth of content, so they gotta artificially extend it with non manga material like the Kakyoin scene (DTL will like it though). That's fine to me, though.
I want an Avdol/Oldseph buddy cop movie now.
I've been waiting for this fight to be animated for years.
Episode is in a weird spot where the fight isn't worth 2 episodes but has more then 1 episodes worth of content, so they gotta artificially extend it with non manga material like the Kakyoin scene (DTL will like it though). That's fine to me, though.
I want an Avdol/Oldseph buddy cop movie now.
Strawberry Marshmallow OVA 01-03
While I compared this to Mitsudomoe in the past, that show has a classroom full of characters with at least some dimension to their personality. Here, characters outside of the main five can be counted on one hand. There's Sasazuka, the two teachers, that old man that's always around town... it's a very insular world, one where Miu keeps entering through windows even when she's on vacation.
These OVAs kept a lot of the same jokes and dynamics from the main series, but I'm starting to notice they're doing variations on them, too. Like Miu lying face-down on the floor as always, even though nobody pushed her down there. Completely throwing Nobue off. Some standout moments from each of these episodes are the "Funga~", Matsuri wearing the horse head, and Nobue's speech about the intangible things in life that closes off the special. Immediately undercut by everyone saying it's a break from her usual apathetic self, yet still a heartwarming moment.
Fumiko Orikasa's ED is alright, and I like the new OP. Encore! Encore!
While I compared this to Mitsudomoe in the past, that show has a classroom full of characters with at least some dimension to their personality. Here, characters outside of the main five can be counted on one hand. There's Sasazuka, the two teachers, that old man that's always around town... it's a very insular world, one where Miu keeps entering through windows even when she's on vacation.
These OVAs kept a lot of the same jokes and dynamics from the main series, but I'm starting to notice they're doing variations on them, too. Like Miu lying face-down on the floor as always, even though nobody pushed her down there. Completely throwing Nobue off. Some standout moments from each of these episodes are the "Funga~", Matsuri wearing the horse head, and Nobue's speech about the intangible things in life that closes off the special. Immediately undercut by everyone saying it's a break from her usual apathetic self, yet still a heartwarming moment.
Fumiko Orikasa's ED is alright, and I like the new OP. Encore! Encore!
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Death Parade 06
Wow this was many times more sadistic then anything Decim ever did, some real Kaiji shit here and yet it was a comedy episode too?
The way these two died is a bit ridiculous. Really weird episode.
Wow this was many times more sadistic then anything Decim ever did, some real Kaiji shit here and yet it was a comedy episode too?
The way these two died is a bit ridiculous. Really weird episode.
When I watched it, I hadn't read or heard anything about it. I came in expecting Rurouni Kenshin and got Fist of the North Star.
Assuming you're speaking of LC here (and not Omega brrrr) be warned that the anime adapted only half of the manga. It ends in a decent place but the story is incomplete.
Of course ! I'll just need a short while to finish the current crop. If that's okay than this contract is sealed. ／人◕ ‿‿ ◕人＼
Just know that neither of the three is an easy watch. Shigurui and Texh in particular start very slowly.
It's the most glorious thing ever conceived and created.
If you like those sort of things anyway. It's a lot like Texhnolyze, similarly slow paced (same director) but much more graphic.
I should get caught up ~chu
I loved Texhnolyze, and I'm perfectly okay with slow pacing. I think I might give it a shot sometime soon.
Frozenprince
Banned
It's really worth it, stylistically there's nothing like it. It's really, really well done.
So are people not liking Death Parade? I'm having a hard time gauging Gaf consensus. The most recent episode was kind of silly/ridiculous but this never seemed to be the type of show where comdey was forbidden so I dunno, I'm not feeling the whiplash. The show's always been over the top, even when in serious mode, but I rarely found that to be a flaw.
Sibersk Esto
Banned
Shigurui is like a big middle finger to everything we usually find cool about samurai works (the manga at least, haven't seen the anime)
Could be fun!
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
SAO Mother Rosario arc
Well, i can see why SAO fans are saying that this is SAO best arc.
Because it really is. Compared to previous arc, this show focus on using technology and VR for medication purpose instead of seeing Kirito doing his thing to solve problem. The focus on Asuna and Yuuki and making Kirito the side character in this arc is much appreciated. There's not much fault in the animation department either, so there's that.
Brutal as hell.
Its an ultra violence anime about fighting to the death. The focus is on two charaters, a blind man and a man with missing arm.
Though let me warn you, the plot is unresolved in anime. You need to read the manga to see the end.
Well, i can see why SAO fans are saying that this is SAO best arc.
Because it really is. Compared to previous arc, this show focus on using technology and VR for medication purpose instead of seeing Kirito doing his thing to solve problem. The focus on Asuna and Yuuki and making Kirito the side character in this arc is much appreciated. There's not much fault in the animation department either, so there's that.
Brutal as hell.
Its an ultra violence anime about fighting to the death. The focus is on two charaters, a blind man and a man with missing arm.
Though let me warn you, the plot is unresolved in anime. You need to read the manga to see the end.
Frozenprince
Banned
The anime is about the first 6 volumes so yeah pretty much.
Frozenprince
Banned
Well the Manga doesn't really end so much as stop.
Jex
Member
The anime is also pretty fantastic to look at, I'll give it props for that.
Sibersk Esto
Banned
Define "end"
CheapJuice
Member
Garo - 18
Great episode. Great fight (spoilers?).
Now what I'd like to see is some really powerful Horrors that doesn't just serve as an episode finisher fight. Something like the mansion Horrors with the witch we saw a couple of episodes back or the plague doctor, but over the course of a few episodes with a bigger focus.
Great episode. Great fight (spoilers?).
Though I would've rather seen Alfonso stay in the golden armor and let Leon get the purple.
Now what the fuck is up with Mendoza, and why did the Watchdog ask to save him all of a sudden.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Reconguista in G 20
This is how I feel watching this show
This is how I feel watching this show
And yeah like everybody else said it's a Berserk or Flowers of Evil situation. After finishing the show, you'll need to read the manga to continue the story.
lol Didn't know that. Shame.
CheapJuice
Member
Assassination Classroom - 05
I haven't been this confused since Steins;Gate, and I'm not talking about the plot.
I haven't been this confused since Steins;Gate, and I'm not talking about the plot.
As for the episode, I didn't find it much to my liking. I did like the interaction with the 'normal' kids though. However the comedy parts does not click with me. And a lack of Karma doesn't make it any better either.
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
Yeah, but at least it resolve both protagonist story.
We never get to see the whole tournament.
Well, the anime make it look like we're going to get full story about both fighter. The anime only told half the story when compared to manga version.
On a side note, Shigurui characters cameo in "Molester Man" is some funny stuff.
victreeb3l
Member
Reconguista in G 20
This is how I feel watching this show
For a second I thought that was a face
Squeeeeeeeeeeee
Thats perfect!
the eye design is really distinctive and roughly similar to Unbreakable Machine Dolls which made it stand out. I havent watched the show but there only seems to be DVD available.
Do yall think I should wait for a bluray or will it always be just DVD here?
Fuck yeah AWESOMEBEAR!
hnnnnnnng
*pats head* there there.
On to episode 3~
HNNNNNNNNNNNNG
O_O
This is like TOLoveRU Darkness levels of lewd. Well ok not quite but its pushing it.
That song makes my soul happy.
Little Witch Academia 2 title announced: Little Witch Academia the Enchanted Parade
Website will be up next week.
My money hard at work.
Same. Finally we are getting results!
I dont either but different things bother people I guess.
nintendoman58
Member
How the hell did I miss this thing the last few pages?!?
Urge to watch this show is higher now after seeing this.
Is that a good show? I read the synopsis and it sounded kind of interesting to me.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Admiral Woofington
Member
The Contract has been woofed yo
I'll wait till next time.
Looks like you won that watchbet!
Just bought the Toradora Blu-Ray/DVD Premium Edition collection and Anohana Blu-Ray/DVD collection for $150. I feel good.
You've done well. Both boxsets are great quality.
If yall want to see what it could be like, watch Tweeny Witches. Its pretty good.
I agree with this. Gaf would inevitably just complain that it ruined the OVA potential.
Yes episode 6 is the absolute worst. It gets a lot better though. Also Misaki arrives.
Moral Panic
Member
Just watched Monster for the first time recently and the one thing that definitely strikes you is how human the characters look compared to modern anime. It's a real shame.
They're actually dubbing shows I'm watching this time. If I watched dubs.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Don't worry. We can make each other watch Boku No Pico another time.
Why good sir, I do have standards. I would just make you watch Akikan or something.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Looks like we've got another in the line of (in)famous Osamu Kobayashi (Beck, Paradise Kiss) solo episodes coming in episode 13 of the new Lupin III series. Previous Kobayashi episodes include Kemonozume 7, TTGL 4, and Dantalian 9.
Admiral Woofington
Member
not gonna Google this, begone Satan.
For some reason I can't picture Yuri Kuma's dub going well at all. Ikuhara's shows have a track record when it comes to poor dubs, but asides from that I can't picture it working. Maybe it's the unique voiced sound effects, like the "Kuma Shock!" and "Yuri Amoure~" clips that I just can't picture in English. They could leave them untranslated, but that would be strange for Funi's audience, wouldn't it?
It is exceptionally violent. Ive only watch a bit though. It starts out too slowly for my liking.
working. What is February 14?
Unbreakable Machine Dolls has Yaya in it and she is adorable. Its not a show you should put above other things you want to watch but if you have spare time give it a view. It has some action and cuteness a unique art style, and is generally something a little different from the norm.
Did I mention Yaya is super cute?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3EMc5EFUYo
her voice is so hnnnnnng
Lovely show. Absolutely heartwarming.
AquaWateria
Member
Are they dubbing season 1 of Tokyo Ghoul?
It's a pretty decent series, and it has a lot of thematic similarities to Berserk's Golden Age arc so if you're a fan of that then you're sure to dig Shigurui.
I'll be on a hot date
with my waifu on the other side of the monitor.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
One of the benefits of doing something in animation is that you don't have to use "realistic" character designs, but can go for a more stylized approach. There's room for all kinds of designs in anime. (Except 00's eroge character designs. Those can just disappear forever.)
Never read/seen anything Berserk, but I sure wouldn't have guessed that.
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