R_thanatos
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Winter Anime 2015 |OT| ZA WARUDO is not square!
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Pretty sure that is your settings that are interfering with google search.
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Nope , everything is fine on my end
SliceSabre
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Absolute Duo 01
What better way to start a season than with its harem trash? The two girls who actually had enough screen time to make an impression were okay. The better of the two got out while the getting was good, but she also has a distinctive (marketable) design, a big name seiyuu voicing her, and had the main character blushing. She'll be back. The other girl was cute enough, but quirky isn't the same thing as interesting. She's also obviously the main girl going by her early status and the ED. The less said about the male lead the better; he's generic action harem lead trash. Fitting that they got Kirito's seiyuu to voice him. I'll give it another episode or two to do something interesting, but since the preview indicated girls in bloomers...I'm not getting my hopes up.
Kamisama (Kiss) Hajimemashita 2 01
I didn't dislike the first season, despite it having a snail's pace development structure, almost no interesting characters, and garnering a curious infatuation from Funimation's brass. Maybe the demographic shift making female-targeted series more marketable in Japan reached America in a noticeable way? In any event, it's still reverse harem, Tomoe is kind of boring, and Nanami is cute but she spent way too much time in damsel in distress mode in season one. It was nice to see her be a bit more proactive to start the new season, though unfortunately that was in the form of her relying on a male that just so happened to not be Tomoe. This is probably coming off as too harsh for a series where my thoughts boil down to "eh, it's harmless and has its moments." It's not aimed at me, but it looks nice and Nanami, for a harem protagonist anyway, is enjoyable.
What better way to start a season than with its harem trash? The two girls who actually had enough screen time to make an impression were okay. The better of the two got out while the getting was good, but she also has a distinctive (marketable) design, a big name seiyuu voicing her, and had the main character blushing. She'll be back. The other girl was cute enough, but quirky isn't the same thing as interesting. She's also obviously the main girl going by her early status and the ED. The less said about the male lead the better; he's generic action harem lead trash. Fitting that they got Kirito's seiyuu to voice him. I'll give it another episode or two to do something interesting, but since the preview indicated girls in bloomers...I'm not getting my hopes up.
Kamisama (Kiss) Hajimemashita 2 01
I didn't dislike the first season, despite it having a snail's pace development structure, almost no interesting characters, and garnering a curious infatuation from Funimation's brass. Maybe the demographic shift making female-targeted series more marketable in Japan reached America in a noticeable way? In any event, it's still reverse harem, Tomoe is kind of boring, and Nanami is cute but she spent way too much time in damsel in distress mode in season one. It was nice to see her be a bit more proactive to start the new season, though unfortunately that was in the form of her relying on a male that just so happened to not be Tomoe. This is probably coming off as too harsh for a series where my thoughts boil down to "eh, it's harmless and has its moments." It's not aimed at me, but it looks nice and Nanami, for a harem protagonist anyway, is enjoyable.
AquaWateria
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It's still lewd though.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
It's interesting how being episodic allows it to constantly build toward the conclusion of each arc, where Penguindrum just jumped from storyline to storyline.
Sure, of the three shows I'm still trying to watch, I watched Utena the most.
Adding you to the list.
Yuji Yuna is a Hero 1
Fulfilling watchbet obligations.
This is just standard fare ordinary high school girls get super powers fight aliens planning on destroying the world or something. One would wonder why would a girl in a wheelchair be suited for humanity saving action, but no need to question the logic of magical girls anime.
Fulfilling watchbet obligations.
Mami ready for action
This is just standard fare ordinary high school girls get super powers fight aliens planning on destroying the world or something. One would wonder why would a girl in a wheelchair be suited for humanity saving action, but no need to question the logic of magical girls anime.
DiscoShark
Banned
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I saw like one on a quick google search which would be one more than actually appeared on the episode. Despite the premise there isn't much in the way of fanservice.
It was months ago, but there's one thing I remember about Testament shortly after its adaptation was announced in AnimeGAF. And since it debuts tomorrow...
I'm still holding Zach to this. Go for Chisato.
I'm still holding Zach to this. Go for Chisato.
SliceSabre
Banned
I can't watch this for the same reason I couldn't watch Trinity Seven. The manga and LN artwork is so vastly better and lewd in all the right ways that the anime simply will not be able to live up to it in any way shape or form.
So I'm saving myself from disappointment.
~wan
astrogamer
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Yuri Kuma Arashi 1
I think I sort of get what's going on but it definitely reminds me of Penguindrum, except going to the lewd pretty fast. It is very confusing still. Here's hoping the next episode explains what is happening a bit
I think I sort of get what's going on but it definitely reminds me of Penguindrum, except going to the lewd pretty fast. It is very confusing still. Here's hoping the next episode explains what is happening a bit
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Excel Saga 24
How will Pedro's saga conclude?
Nabeshin died for nothing you stupid sh--
ALL THIS PLOT! SPLIT PERSONALITIES! AMNESIA! Across doing shit!
Oh my!
ALL THIS PLOT! SPLIT PERSONALITIES! AMNESIA! Across doing shit!
Oh my!
How will Pedro's saga conclude?
Save 'N Quit
Banned
Oi.
Satelite.
What the hell is this?
She is supposed to eventually sit on him, Cowgirl style, as the water from the river falls down from her county fair winning melons.
Not lay on top of him the entire time, denying me from seeing such a pleasant sight.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
I had actually completely forgotten this was getting an anime. I'll see if it's as ridiculous and lewd (I know VERY WELL it's at least the latter) as the wonderful High School DxD.
Mahouka Koukou No Rettousei Nine Schools Competition
Forgive me Onii-sama for I have sinned.
He actually beat the dude everyone! I am for one am shocked. The power of Onii-sama is 2strong.
So I guess now because he beat that dude the head families are all pissed off like little kids and want something done with him, good luck bitches.
Also dat thirst by the sister and every female in this series for Onii-sama.
Forgive me Onii-sama for I have sinned.
He actually beat the dude everyone! I am for one am shocked. The power of Onii-sama is 2strong.
So I guess now because he beat that dude the head families are all pissed off like little kids and want something done with him, good luck bitches.
Also dat thirst by the sister and every female in this series for Onii-sama.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Yuri means "lily" I think.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Excel Saga 25
Episode 26's existence prevents this from being the end of Excel Saga.
Will start Puni Puni Poemy Lite in a bit
Episode 26's existence prevents this from being the end of Excel Saga.
And Pedro wins! MAYBE! Depending on what episode 26 does with him
Will start Puni Puni Poemy Lite in a bit
it was a joke question
That's the least confusing piece of symbolism in the show lol. Real quick and dirty:
LILY White - Virginity; Purity; Majesty.
Edit: oh you were joking
Save 'N Quit
Banned
Have no fear.
Onii-sama forgives all his children.
Excluding the ones that mess with his sister
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Excel Saga 26
That went places that PPP didn't, so it's not a lite
AND PEDRO IS HAPPY! BEST END
AND PEDRO IS HAPPY! BEST END
Excel Saga 26
That went places that PPP didn't, so it's not a lite
AND PEDRO IS HAPPY! BEST END
They really pushed the limits.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Even into areas I didn't want!
KirbYuuYuu
Member
I liked it quite abit! Especially handling a bunch of different plot lines like Pedro's Predicament
Regret Upon Approval
Member
Oh man, I really liked Toradora. Great watch.
Second half > first half.
Ending kinda irked me.
Second half > first half.
Ending kinda irked me.
MissDeviling
Member
Wow, I may have to watch this.
I saw some of thee pics for the LN on SeventhStyle. My fucking gosh. What the fuck Japan? It's fucking hentai.
UltraGunner
Banned
Yes I home! Time for bears.
Just confirming, you watched past the credits, right?
i have no idea how you got through Excel so quickly. It is an absolutely exhausting series to watch. The pacing is at times ridiculous.
Dude. Duuuuuuuude. Its glorious. Its just GLORIOUS.
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
Since IMS doing show, should i get ready for the crazy QUALITY in later episodes.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Food poisoning gives you plenty of free time
Regret Upon Approval
Member
Yes I did. So it rebounded a bit but still, a chunk of that episode just ticked me off.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Somebody should have called that bear show "the bear and the maiden fair"
Watched Gauche the Cellist tonight. It's probably my favorite of the pre-Ghibli Takahata works (though Jarinko Chie comes close); it's just such a pleasant film! Gauche's interactions with the animals were fun, and it was nice seeing them help him out in ways that he didn't realize until the end. It was really great seeing him do well at the final concert, and that moment of realization at the end of it was satisfying. It didn't blow me away, but I really enjoyed watching it.
One of the best dubs in English, as well.
Maybe. It's not a big deal
I just typed the name in without the - 01 and I got a bunch of scans leading to a crunchyroll article with what I assume to be the three main characters with their skirt flapping about for no reason whatsoever. It's just stupid is all. Indicative of the show? I wouldn't know.ThatChairMan
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Yuri Bear Storm 1
I'm not sure how I feel about this. Ikuhara clearly still has some very interesting ideas but the execution of them may be questionable. This episode felt very In Media Res in that we were repeatedly introduced to characters, situations, and terms without any adequate context for them. The lack of characterization as well as the amount of abstract symbolism made it very difficult to actually identify with any of the characters. Contrast this with Penguindrum's first episode, which had a very strong character focus that the symbolic imagery complemented. The dialogue is also very unnatural, deliberately so, but it's another choice I'm not sure was helpful in this case. Silver Link being a not especially competent studio is also already a drag on the show.
As far as the meaning of the show itself, I can't help but feel it's related to the idea above that "bears just eat people." This shouldn't just be accepted on its face- bears do not naturally eat people, bear attacks nearly always happen because the bear feels threatened. Knowing the series is influenced by the Sankebetsu brown bear incident, I think it's important to know the common theory is that deforestation disturbed the hibernating bear and provoked its attacks. Applying that to Yurikuma, the bear attacks are provoked by an unnatural state that humans create, and the bears in turn shatter the illusion of peace humans have created. This, along with the repeated "is your love real" themes, leads me to think that the show is something of a critique of the Japanese idea of Class S relationships and their typical depiction in Japanese media. Basically Ikuhara is telling anime that all of their fake lesbians are lame and weaksauce.
I'm not sure how I feel about this. Ikuhara clearly still has some very interesting ideas but the execution of them may be questionable. This episode felt very In Media Res in that we were repeatedly introduced to characters, situations, and terms without any adequate context for them. The lack of characterization as well as the amount of abstract symbolism made it very difficult to actually identify with any of the characters. Contrast this with Penguindrum's first episode, which had a very strong character focus that the symbolic imagery complemented. The dialogue is also very unnatural, deliberately so, but it's another choice I'm not sure was helpful in this case. Silver Link being a not especially competent studio is also already a drag on the show.
As far as the meaning of the show itself, I can't help but feel it's related to the idea above that "bears just eat people." This shouldn't just be accepted on its face- bears do not naturally eat people, bear attacks nearly always happen because the bear feels threatened. Knowing the series is influenced by the Sankebetsu brown bear incident, I think it's important to know the common theory is that deforestation disturbed the hibernating bear and provoked its attacks. Applying that to Yurikuma, the bear attacks are provoked by an unnatural state that humans create, and the bears in turn shatter the illusion of peace humans have created. This, along with the repeated "is your love real" themes, leads me to think that the show is something of a critique of the Japanese idea of Class S relationships and their typical depiction in Japanese media. Basically Ikuhara is telling anime that all of their fake lesbians are lame and weaksauce.
darkblade77
Member
Haruka's arc was definitely something I wasn't expecting out of the series. It was masterfully set up, and her introspective moments carried some of the strongest visual language the entire series had to offer. I'm glad they saved it for last.
darkblade77
Member
When I watched this episode, I felt the most striking line was the Judge's query to the two bears [stay invisible or eat]. This tied into the notion that 'bears have to eat people' and that people created a 'barrier that should not be able to be crossed' to prevent it.
So I came to the conclusion that bears probably represented forms of (active) sexual affinity that society is unwilling to accept, and that the barrier(and the court)tie into public opinion. Basically, the act of a bear 'choosing to eat' is like 'coming out'.
But the same-gender relationship at the beginning seemed to cast shade over this line of thinking. Why make bears represent relationships that society frowns upon when one is prominently shown off at the beginning?
I think your interpretation of the 'is your love real' theme answers what I originally thought was a contradiction.
edit: whoops, ended up being a double post
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