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Winter Anime 2015 |OT| ZA WARUDO is not square!
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Nah... this is too nice of a show to use Zuka in such a moody outcome, drumming that (ever present on the industry) career-fail message.
The author, not-Mr. Nogami, will demand a final episode that will include as an introduction a new character from an upcoming story arc he has been developing, and that she will voice! :-D
Here you will find non of that viciousness in a toxic working environment that kicks you further when you are down, that is not something they want to showcase as apparently they want to remain as light entertainment, attractive to a more general audience, and fairly educative without being overtly realistic on a non-colourful depiction unlike what we've seen until now. I sincerely don't expect from them such a crude moralizing use of a lively character just to prove a point like that! And least not in a downer way, but maybe accompanied at the very end with an encouragement for a future full of brightness and hope.
hosannainexcelsis
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Missed this earlier. Looks really nice. Keiichi Hara is an excellent director, the only rival to Hosoda for best active Japanese animated film director now that Miyazaki and Takahata are essentially retired. I would await any film of his with excitement, but especially one with such interesting subject matter as this. Can't wait to see it... whenever I'm able to.
Shirobako 22
What a heartfelt episode. It felt different than recent ones, focusing more on the subtleties of character interactions and how they relate to the characters' positions in the industry, with several extended dialogue scenes between only two characters engaging with each other. I'm not knowledgeable enough to make an analysis of this, but alcohol was clearly a motif throughout this episode. I guess on a surface level, similar to the purpose Miyamori's daydreams serve, the alcohol was in effect to bring about a character's insecurities and issues, and contrast them with how they wish things were instead.
Nice ending. Not as dramatic as the last time, but it wasn't supposed to be since the feeling around it is different. Unlike last time where they acquiesced, this time they'll probably truly fight back.
Edit: Oh yeah, and it's genuinely interesting how, like Space Brothers, this series has been consistently about overcoming hardships and trials to attain one's dreams, and yet Shizuka is the one true outlier here (excluding characters where that was in their past, like Hiraoka), where that hasn't been the case at all. I'm interested in seeing how her story will be resolved by the end of this.
What a heartfelt episode. It felt different than recent ones, focusing more on the subtleties of character interactions and how they relate to the characters' positions in the industry, with several extended dialogue scenes between only two characters engaging with each other. I'm not knowledgeable enough to make an analysis of this, but alcohol was clearly a motif throughout this episode. I guess on a surface level, similar to the purpose Miyamori's daydreams serve, the alcohol was in effect to bring about a character's insecurities and issues, and contrast them with how they wish things were instead.
Nice ending. Not as dramatic as the last time, but it wasn't supposed to be since the feeling around it is different. Unlike last time where they acquiesced, this time they'll probably truly fight back.
Edit: Oh yeah, and it's genuinely interesting how, like Space Brothers, this series has been consistently about overcoming hardships and trials to attain one's dreams, and yet Shizuka is the one true outlier here (excluding characters where that was in their past, like Hiraoka), where that hasn't been the case at all. I'm interested in seeing how her story will be resolved by the end of this.
NaDannMaGoGo
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Seems way more problematic to me this time around, and I'm saying that when it was already catastrophic the last time. Redoing the all storyboards from the last episode at this stage is ludicrous.
But yeh, they'll have to fight back this time around.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Shirbako 22:
THE GODDAMN TRUTH RIGHT HERE. My career in production and project management in a nutshell, lol.
Isn't that just the standard Japanese work culture of getting a drink after work and letting off some steam?
THE GODDAMN TRUTH RIGHT HERE. My career in production and project management in a nutshell, lol.
Isn't that just the standard Japanese work culture of getting a drink after work and letting off some steam?
I don't know much of anything about the standard Japanese work culture, but Shirobako has had those moments in several previous episodes. In this one, it's evident that it lingers on the alcohol consumption at the forefront and not as a background element, influencing how the characters act and think. The alcohol was actually an active concept during this episode, without it being relegated as an element that's simply present because of the environment. Shizuka was drinking alcohol in her apartment, and the dichotomy between unfulfillment and wishes was present there, as well as in every other scene where it was depicted.
Strike Witches S2 01
Well slap me silly, I may have unironically enjoyed a SW episode. This really feels like a significant step up from its predecessor though I'm really not quite sure what made such difference. I suppose it might be just all around improvement in direction combined with the 1st episode production values. The scenes flow better, dialogue feels snappier and there is a new found energy that one can find even in the VA performances. If only they ceased to assault me witch crotch shots this would be a decent Cute Girls doing WW2 Flying against Aliens Things.
At least the script and the overall premise remains tripe. It feels like whoever wrote this read a western history book from right to left and consequently thought that liberation of France happened before invasion of Italy. If you're going to ape WW2 do it correctly ! The fact that they just disbanded the 501 squadron and let Miyafuji go back to her country in the middle of the war remains as silly as ever. And so was her sudden "But ... I want to protect people after all !" enlightenment.
Well slap me silly, I may have unironically enjoyed a SW episode. This really feels like a significant step up from its predecessor though I'm really not quite sure what made such difference. I suppose it might be just all around improvement in direction combined with the 1st episode production values. The scenes flow better, dialogue feels snappier and there is a new found energy that one can find even in the VA performances. If only they ceased to assault me witch crotch shots this would be a decent Cute Girls doing WW2 Flying against Aliens Things.
At least the script and the overall premise remains tripe. It feels like whoever wrote this read a western history book from right to left and consequently thought that liberation of France happened before invasion of Italy. If you're going to ape WW2 do it correctly ! The fact that they just disbanded the 501 squadron and let Miyafuji go back to her country in the middle of the war remains as silly as ever. And so was her sudden "But ... I want to protect people after all !" enlightenment.
Dedication Through Light
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Fafner Exodus Episode 10
Soushi on Kazuki, great mecha interaction.
Someone is about to make a big mistake I bet.
Soushi on Kazuki, great mecha interaction.
Someone is about to make a big mistake I bet.
Saekano 09
Intense argument there. Mr. Ethical is stubborn, and Eriri's equally stubborn. A mixture of jealousy and pride that being in nerd circles seems to stimulate harder than others. As long as it leads them to better themselves and not hurt anyone. In other news, I found out that Saekano is getting an episode 11 at the end of the month, making it one of the few noitamina shows with 12 episodes.
April 21
I really liked the snow violin. That was some beautiful looking stuff. The drama is as intense as ever, but I don't really see that as a bad thing. Now that Kousei's finally regaining his mojo, once again.
Intense argument there. Mr. Ethical is stubborn, and Eriri's equally stubborn. A mixture of jealousy and pride that being in nerd circles seems to stimulate harder than others. As long as it leads them to better themselves and not hurt anyone. In other news, I found out that Saekano is getting an episode 11 at the end of the month, making it one of the few noitamina shows with 12 episodes.
April 21
I really liked the snow violin. That was some beautiful looking stuff. The drama is as intense as ever, but I don't really see that as a bad thing. Now that Kousei's finally regaining his mojo, once again.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Looking forward to this, especially sine manga scans have been dreadfully slow.
Tokyo Ghoul 10
The owl looked appropriately creepy in that shot, I will give Pierrot that.
Action wasn't really any good and goddamned Juuzo stole the few decent cuts but it wasn't episode 4 bad thankfully. I feel they've gone a bit overboard with cheese when it came to
On the other hand ending episode on that was a good choice.
ED was pretty great again. Neat to see past and present forms of the Anteiku stuff. Yomo with spilled coffee especially.
Kinda hope
Shocking ...
The owl looked appropriately creepy in that shot, I will give Pierrot that.
Action wasn't really any good and goddamned Juuzo stole the few decent cuts but it wasn't episode 4 bad thankfully. I feel they've gone a bit overboard with cheese when it came to
Yoshimura's final moments.
ED was pretty great again. Neat to see past and present forms of the Anteiku stuff. Yomo with spilled coffee especially.
Kinda hope
Touka will be involved in the Kaneki&Amon duel.
SliceSabre
Banned
Shirobako 22
AND NO YOU WILL NOT TRICK ME INTO LIKING HIRAOKA
Ahh life is so unfair. Kinda sad while other characters in the show are confronting their issues one way or another, Zuka is the only one sorta wallowing in misery at the apparent failure of her dream.
AND NO YOU WILL NOT TRICK ME INTO LIKING HIRAOKA
Shirobako 22
Great episode! It was nice seeing that poor stuttering girl make a complete sentence.
Great episode! It was nice seeing that poor stuttering girl make a complete sentence.
That ending really took me off guard. I knew something bad was going to happen soon, since production had been going so smoothly. I didn't expect it would be so severe though. Can't wait till next week!
Cornbread78
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Log Horizon: Season 2 Episodes 1-12:
OK, these have been pretty good. There has been a lot more action in the second half so far and the storyline has been consistant and well done so far with surprises, twists and comedy built into it. I'm really glad I went into this one right after SAO. for a change of pace. SAO at times was an emotional roller coaster (in a good way for me) but this one feels much more grounded. Only about 10 episodes left for season 2. Looks like there is more coming to Crunchyroll, I'm just not sure how many more, or when....
OK, these have been pretty good. There has been a lot more action in the second half so far and the storyline has been consistant and well done so far with surprises, twists and comedy built into it. I'm really glad I went into this one right after SAO. for a change of pace. SAO at times was an emotional roller coaster (in a good way for me) but this one feels much more grounded. Only about 10 episodes left for season 2. Looks like there is more coming to Crunchyroll, I'm just not sure how many more, or when....
Twin Tails
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Tokyo Ghoul 10
owl is dad.
K-On! 01
ohyou so clumsy
owl is dad.
K-On! 01
ohyou so clumsy
was epecting the girl to sound more bubbly and less like a chipmunk. either way hyped as fuck
Official release has pretty much surpassed the scans. No excuses!
curlyfriski
Banned
What does it say about me that I find Zuka more appealing when she's wallowing in misery
Turin Turambar
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I hope Marnie is better than Arriety, which imo was super weak.
ShinRPGamer
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Meanwhile, North America still haven't gotten anything beyond the first boxset nearly a decade ago. At least the manga is doing well for Viz so I can at least read it.
it means you understand the plight of a real artist (06:18)
Even Manga UK finds it hard to defend SAO's second half.
Thought credit to them for actually responding to my beyond cheeky tweet.
Thought credit to them for actually responding to my beyond cheeky tweet.
Save 'N Quit
Banned
Slime girl anime design when?
I can't be truly happy until I see that blue/green/yellow combination.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
I never noticed til I saw it pointed out, the VA on TV is the same one in the audition scene we saw in ep 4:
Yes please! But would lightning strike twice?
Urge to watch diminishing.
RIP Ghibli. Yall had a great run.
BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
no.
To allow people to recover.
Chi still best girl 4 ever
Ill take pics of her when Im off after Tuesday.
Is this that show everybody was hyping? Stylistically it looks like Chihayafuru.
Shirobako 22
This was a subdued episode, mostly conversations between people. It was very good though. The episode mainly focused on Ema and Hiraoka.
This was a subdued episode, mostly conversations between people. It was very good though. The episode mainly focused on Ema and Hiraoka.
Drunk Hiraoka and drunk Tarou were hilarious and Hiraoka kind of pours his soul out. I can't believe I am saying this, but Tarou is more of a positive influence here. Ema gets the job as animation supervisor, but has a confidence problem, and learns from Shigeru not to let opportunities slip out. But there were other conversations that were just heartfelt,and Kunogi trying to learn from Ema while hiding away listening to her advices was just adorable. Finally, there was poor Shizuka, who was just absolutely depressed.
Episode ends with everything seemingly finished. Of course, just when they thought everything was done, the editor strikes once again. Episode 13's storyboard has been scrapped. This show is great at raising the stakes.
AquaWateria
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I never noticed til I saw it pointed out, the VA on TV is the same one in the audition scene we saw in ep 4:
Holy crap I never noticed! Wow, her subplot is now even more depressing.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Shirobako 22
Being Zuka is suffering. Somehow if you get Tarou and Hiroaka together they become likeable??
I don't really have much to say about this show anymore, except I will be sad when it is finished.
FUCK THAT ENDING THO
I forgot it got released officially :O
Lookin good.
Need to see Rachnera tho
Also Centorea's breasts are massive even for animu standards, jesus
Being Zuka is suffering. Somehow if you get Tarou and Hiroaka together they become likeable??
I don't really have much to say about this show anymore, except I will be sad when it is finished.
FUCK THAT ENDING THO
I forgot it got released officially :O
Lookin good.
Need to see Rachnera tho
Also Centorea's breasts are massive even for animu standards, jesus
Bleh, character design still terrible.
I'll never complain about KyoAni character designs again if this is the alternative.
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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Shirobako 22
I'm slowly getting scared about what will happen to Zuka...
I'm slowly getting scared about what will happen to Zuka...
Holy fuck this is grim lmaoI never noticed til I saw it pointed out, the VA on TV is the same one in the audition scene we saw in ep 4:
NaDannMaGoGo
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Is this Yuki's characterization even gonna be anything like the one from KyoAni's seasons?
If not, what's the point of a spin-off when you go completely out of character for one of the major roles. I'm kinda curious how they'll pull all this off, so I'm gonna watch an episode or two. I expect jack shit though.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
If they want to get dark about it, there's always the gravure/AV route!
hosannainexcelsis
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The manga explores the alternate universe featured in the majority of The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, so Nagato is following the personality of that alternate Nagato.
reaction faces, the only thing that matters
Weirdly enough, my brain rejects this character as Yuki. I can't put my fingers on it, but there is something about her that is decidedly not Yuki. And I don't mean the lack of stoicism, as I have watched the movie in which this story is based on.
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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I'm having many conflicting feelings about that.....but if that avoids the suicide ending then so be it!
NaDannMaGoGo
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I see. My issue persists mostly though. This Yuki is pretty much someone entirely else and while I find that interesting enough to explore within a single movie, it's almost pointless to do this in a proper season. When you're interested about the normal Yuki then you aren't gonna get anything from this new Yuki, who mostly shares the looks. But perhaps people are fine with simply exchanging one character and remove the entire supernatural elements (which however will also effect Mikuru and Itsuki majorly).
ThatChairMan
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Shirobako 22
Tarou is pretty damn supportive. Was kind of surprised Hiraoka even decided to go drinking with him, but it led to some good healing. Also good that Ai is finally slightly less annoying.
Tarou is pretty damn supportive. Was kind of surprised Hiraoka even decided to go drinking with him, but it led to some good healing. Also good that Ai is finally slightly less annoying.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Saekano 9
Fucking god damnit.
Fucking god damnit.
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