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Winter Anime 2015 |OT| ZA WARUDO is not square!
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Cornbread78
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It's like a train wreck isn't it.... You just can't look away from it...
Halfway through the third session now, my lawd..... What is wrong with these people..
I might have to check out those other two from the same author as SAO, this show is brutal and not really good to have running on my desk at work no doubt; luckily I'm in the corner of the building, lol.
AquaWateria
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I've rewatched the 4 Devas Arc from Gintama so many times and I have to say it never gets old. This is one of the brilliant serious arc that Gintama can offer. Seeing the Kabuki District work together under one goal and protect what they feel is important always makes me want to cheer them on. The battle with Gintoki/Jirocho against Lady Kada was the highlight of the arc.
This scene in particular is probably the funniest in the whole arc.
Seeing both Jirocho and Gintoki laugh like lunatics is just amazing.
The ending like to all arcs in Gintama was beautiful.
http://youtu.be/rwv_ERDCjDk
When this Ending song by Spyair played toward the end of the arc it helped set the mood real well. This is pretty much the best ending song in Gintama. The feels when Jirocho and Piracho re-established their relationship was so good.
This arc is pretty much one of my top favorite in Gintama. Can't wait for the new season.
This scene in particular is probably the funniest in the whole arc.
Seeing both Jirocho and Gintoki laugh like lunatics is just amazing.
The ending like to all arcs in Gintama was beautiful.
http://youtu.be/rwv_ERDCjDk
When this Ending song by Spyair played toward the end of the arc it helped set the mood real well. This is pretty much the best ending song in Gintama. The feels when Jirocho and Piracho re-established their relationship was so good.
This arc is pretty much one of my top favorite in Gintama. Can't wait for the new season.
why are you doing this
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
Yet no one died ever being too careful.
phoenix296
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Vividred Operation 02
There is just something wrong with this yet I can't quite place it. All the characters just seem to accept that they now have superpowers and don't question it in any way. The way character interaction was handled between red and blue, especially with that out of place flashback explaining why things that aren't explained don't work is just weird.
Animation wise it was visually entertaining. The transformation sequences are some of the best I've seen despite the cameraman's pervy shots. Some shots the characters are rendered in CG which is immediately noticeable. It made sense for the shots (weaving in and out of the jets) but the lack of consistency is very off-putting. Also there was plenty of butt, mayonnaise, forehead-kissing and underboob vents.
I feel I've got enough of a taste of this, that's enough for me.
There is just something wrong with this yet I can't quite place it. All the characters just seem to accept that they now have superpowers and don't question it in any way. The way character interaction was handled between red and blue, especially with that out of place flashback explaining why things that aren't explained don't work is just weird.
Animation wise it was visually entertaining. The transformation sequences are some of the best I've seen despite the cameraman's pervy shots. Some shots the characters are rendered in CG which is immediately noticeable. It made sense for the shots (weaving in and out of the jets) but the lack of consistency is very off-putting. Also there was plenty of butt, mayonnaise, forehead-kissing and underboob vents.
I feel I've got enough of a taste of this, that's enough for me.
PdotMichael
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Maybe the part where hundreds of soldiers were dying because that blue girl hates tomatoes.
nintendoman58
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Don't worry. You will by the end of the show.
Joe Molotov
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Nope, I'm not seeing anything odd there.
phoenix296
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The text doesn't fit into the page borders which is infuriating me to the point where I don't want to read it.
I've familiarized myself with the source. Two episodes was enough of this lol
i think she just got raped by Jill. dont think they fucked up her reproductive organs.
Cornbread78
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Got ya, I thought the blood meant something more, lookign too far ahead I guess.
Just finished #3... damn, talk about completely something different from SAO, Log Horizon and Gurren Legann, holy crap... I'm just waiting for there to be a plot somewhere, or does it play out like a late night skinemax (Cinemax) show? Hey, the last battle was pretty cool though.
Twin Tails
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Parasyte 23
He was just going to leave him?
Shinmai Maou no Testament 11
Almost Over
Welcome to Greatness
He was just going to leave him?
Shinmai Maou no Testament 11
Almost Over
Welcome to Greatness
she was a pure virgin princess that got probed by a robot arm
Nadesico 04-14
The light tone doesn't really gloss over the fact that this is a war, but it's a better fit for me than many other mecha shows. Blending a mecha series with a romcom has worked wonders, and I've enjoyed the first batch of episodes. As for Ruri's speech to Yurika in episode 5 or so - about the captains - that may have been true at the time, but anime has changed, the world has changed, and there's a good counterexample. Taking from Yurika's legacy, we attained shows like Bodacious Space Pirates. Marika may not be Space Grandpa Santa, but she doesn't need to be - and she wouldn't be herself if she was. As competent, respected and personable as anybody else. Age is just a number. Anime has responded to Ruri's speech, and gone in new directions and become better for it.
I also liked the brief look into the world of Gekigangar with its cheap and rough 70s-style aesthetics.
So this is what happens when the meta starts eating its own tail.
Cyberteam in Akihabara 04-14
So we have a girl from the Kansai region who wants to make all the money, and a girl who actually looks a lot like Ruri from the above show. The hot springs episode focusing on the three generals was an interesting change of pace from the main storyline, and the episode with Hibari's yuri stalker... I don't mind having yuri in my shows, but I'm glad characters like that are mostly played more sympathetic these days. Baby steps, but mostly. Loving another girl is no reason to play someone up as a freak.
And much like Nadesico's episode 14, Cyberteam's drops a major revelation.
I know that war often leads to advances in technology itself, but I agree with the show's sentiment that it would be nice to have technological advancement that isn't caused by or eventually leads to killing people.
How all of this ties into magical girls made from Tamagotchis, I can't tell you.
The light tone doesn't really gloss over the fact that this is a war, but it's a better fit for me than many other mecha shows. Blending a mecha series with a romcom has worked wonders, and I've enjoyed the first batch of episodes. As for Ruri's speech to Yurika in episode 5 or so - about the captains - that may have been true at the time, but anime has changed, the world has changed, and there's a good counterexample. Taking from Yurika's legacy, we attained shows like Bodacious Space Pirates. Marika may not be Space Grandpa Santa, but she doesn't need to be - and she wouldn't be herself if she was. As competent, respected and personable as anybody else. Age is just a number. Anime has responded to Ruri's speech, and gone in new directions and become better for it.
I also liked the brief look into the world of Gekigangar with its cheap and rough 70s-style aesthetics.
Nadesico is a show within a show in Gekigangar... but Nadesico was watching the episode that they were watching themselves in and...
Cyberteam in Akihabara 04-14
So we have a girl from the Kansai region who wants to make all the money, and a girl who actually looks a lot like Ruri from the above show. The hot springs episode focusing on the three generals was an interesting change of pace from the main storyline, and the episode with Hibari's yuri stalker... I don't mind having yuri in my shows, but I'm glad characters like that are mostly played more sympathetic these days. Baby steps, but mostly. Loving another girl is no reason to play someone up as a freak.
And much like Nadesico's episode 14, Cyberteam's drops a major revelation.
All the behind the scenes players have been alive for at least a hundred years or more, and Hibari's prince fled to space because humanity keeps getting itself into stupid wars instead of focusing on technology.
How all of this ties into magical girls made from Tamagotchis, I can't tell you.
nintendoman58
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Out of curiosity, do you want me to spoil the ending? If so, here's my impressions.
It was the most forced, trite, cliched thing that I found myself honestly laughing at it.
I tried to stop them. I tried so hard. Now look what happened.
Parasyte 23
The internal monologue in the first half was painful.
The internal monologue in the first half was painful.
Other than it was fairly predictable - with Migi coming back to life and deciding the duel but the inclusion of the toxins was a pretty neat idea, one that fit well into themes this show has been trying to shove down my throat. I don't qutie get the reason for Shinichis's change of heart though. Was it because Gotou was artificially created and didn't just spawn out of nothing through the powers that be ? I mean I applaud the decision because I wanted to strangle him, when he went on his forgiveness tirade but the sudden change confused.
I wonder if we will tackle the true monster in the last episode or if it will be a pure epilogue.
I wonder if we will tackle the true monster in the last episode or if it will be a pure epilogue.
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
This is some next level shit.
CheapJuice
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Parasyte - 23
I'll take the long way to work tomorrow, in a tank spilling oil in the nearby rivers and lakes. All while firing guns and throwing my grandma's old television around. Don't worry,
Gotou looked pretty bad ass, and overall I was content with the resolution and the episode as a whole. Though I can't fully take the "No John, you are the poison" seriously anymore.
I'll take the long way to work tomorrow, in a tank spilling oil in the nearby rivers and lakes. All while firing guns and throwing my grandma's old television around. Don't worry,
I'm just doing my part to save humanity.
Cornbread78
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phoenix296
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Parasyte 23
Gotou is extremely intimidating. That character design is amazing. However, the monologuing in this episode...
You are the poison!
Gotou is extremely intimidating. That character design is amazing. However, the monologuing in this episode...
You are the poison!
SliceSabre
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Kancolle 11
Letting your entire carrier fleet get rekt. Shit Admiral underestimated the power of Wo-class.
Turin Turambar
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MikeHattsu
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Hey! >_>
Dedication Through Light
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Futurecard Buddyfight 100 antagonist may not looks as good as Kyoya Gaen but he still looks vastly fascinating. The images from the OP and ED for buddyfight 100 look amazing. I cant wait for april.
Cornbread78
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Cross Ange:
Okay, made it through 5 episodes now and it's getting a little better.
part was actually pretty funny. I'm kinda interested to see where the story goes now..
Okay, made it through 5 episodes now and it's getting a little better.
Snake poison
Dedication Through Light
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Yona of the Dawn Episode 23 Morning of Promise
Lucky Yona, lucky.
Lucky Yona, lucky.
CheapJuice
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Fate/Zero - 11
Haha I love how they just suddenly have a drinking party and discuss their ideologies. That and Riders crazy triumph card made this quite the interesting episode.
Haha I love how they just suddenly have a drinking party and discuss their ideologies. That and Riders crazy triumph card made this quite the interesting episode.
R_thanatos
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Shinmai maou no testament - 11
That fight was very underwhelming , with no sense of speed and no sense of awesomeness.
It really felt flat.
I really can't take that middle scene seriously with all the "KEEP OUT " and censoring on screen. and the twist was kinda lame.
testament is missing that "epic vibe" , or that "totally ridiculous vibe" that would make it stand out. It's not a bad show but i can't help but think that it's very average in his story.
Everything feel so predictable.
That fight was very underwhelming , with no sense of speed and no sense of awesomeness.
It really felt flat.
I really can't take that middle scene seriously with all the "KEEP OUT " and censoring on screen. and the twist was kinda lame.
testament is missing that "epic vibe" , or that "totally ridiculous vibe" that would make it stand out. It's not a bad show but i can't help but think that it's very average in his story.
Everything feel so predictable.
KharmaPolice
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Probably my favorite episode of the series (or at least the most memorable one). The clash of ideologies was really well done and it nicely plays into the conflicts yet to come. I hope you are watching the extended version from the BDs. If I remember correctly they added some minutes to this episode.
Joe Molotov
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unmarked GoPri Precure spoilers, pls tag
Who knew Kancolle would end up the superior Wednesday show?
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
GBF Try 23
Meh build up episode but why were there four cups of tea at China and Sei's house?
WHO ARE THE OTHER TWO PEOPLE?
When they win because of Adou's wrist injury it's going to be lame as fuck. Still can't bring myself to dislike this show but I can't really bring myself to like it either.
WHO?
Meh build up episode but why were there four cups of tea at China and Sei's house?
WHO ARE THE OTHER TWO PEOPLE?
Not Aila and Reiji thats for sure
When they win because of Adou's wrist injury it's going to be lame as fuck. Still can't bring myself to dislike this show but I can't really bring myself to like it either.
holy fuck
dat jazz music, impact frames, Nakamura, background art, and bump of chicken
Now watch BONES fuck up on the writing. Production-wise this looks goddamn amazing. I'm already pissed because I know the writing is going to be terrible.
I should note that the direction is already looking like it's going to elevate the source material. That scene with Leon on the street looks infinitely more atmospheric and melancholic than anything in the manga.
Dedication Through Light
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Free! Eternal Summer Extra Fr
Loved this extra special, the water gun survival fight was hilarious with all the various comedy things going on and how serious they took it. Momo, Nagisa, Rin, Kissme ,and Sousuke for the best moments overall,
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The music was fantastic as always using some of the best pieces.
Loved this extra special, the water gun survival fight was hilarious with all the various comedy things going on and how serious they took it. Momo, Nagisa, Rin, Kissme ,and Sousuke for the best moments overall,
and lovely sharkbait finale
The music was fantastic as always using some of the best pieces.
looks bland and those Chara designs... ugh
Front loaded. The second episode will look like shiny plastic.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Parasyte 23
So much internal monologue (I usually like scenes like that but not here) but Gotou is legit pretty terrifying and his design is great. Reminds me of an unkillable enemy you have to hide from and stalk him down before he stalks you down in games like Dead Space 1 or Resident Evil 3
Pretty nice change to the ED
And it gets so much better~
Spooky
So much internal monologue (I usually like scenes like that but not here) but Gotou is legit pretty terrifying and his design is great. Reminds me of an unkillable enemy you have to hide from and stalk him down before he stalks you down in games like Dead Space 1 or Resident Evil 3
Pretty nice change to the ED
And it gets so much better~
I think some of those action cuts are actually from the 2nd and maybe 3rd episode.
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