MikeHattsu
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I only watched the first episode ;P
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Winter Anime 2015 |OT| ZA WARUDO is not square!
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I only watched the first episode ;P
NeonZ
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That was the fanbase's assumption before we learned that they were going to compress all of volume 9 into one episode. People were expecting half of the remaining episodes to be Kaname's party and then the other half would be Toya and co, alongside Nyanta and a few other things. So, right now, I don't think anyone knows what Log Horizon s2 will cover in the 20s since vol 9 was just one episode,and they clearly won't just cover a single volume with all the other episodes.
That spoiler is just a problem with SMTIV's route lock in general. You basically see nothing related to the factions you didn't join after the route lock. They just wait until you meet them for boss battles and then drop dead. If you choose chaos or law routes, then you actually follow what happens to the respective alignment hero.
Aikatsu! Akari Generation 116
I like Weather Girl Akari. She's found a calling in life that also works nicely with her surname.
Shirobako 13-14
Forgot a haiku.
Details are many
But I do not notice them
Focus on the girls
I stand by my support of voice actresses even more strongly than ever. The selection process is more grueling than I imagined - and knowing that Mayayan somehow ended up getting a role in Twintails that perfectly mirrors her role in Akibaranger must've been a stroke of luck or a concentrated decision input from somebody. I agree with the guy who wants to make character songs, though. There's plenty of anime that can benefit from having character songs. Though I say that just because I like having an iTunes library full of anime music. What point was I going for again? Oh, right. Voice actresses are the most visible but also the lowest rung in a studio system that somehow produces creative things despite being so rigid I'm perfectly fine with being Oz'd.
I like Weather Girl Akari. She's found a calling in life that also works nicely with her surname.
Shirobako 13-14
Forgot a haiku.
Details are many
But I do not notice them
Focus on the girls
I stand by my support of voice actresses even more strongly than ever. The selection process is more grueling than I imagined - and knowing that Mayayan somehow ended up getting a role in Twintails that perfectly mirrors her role in Akibaranger must've been a stroke of luck or a concentrated decision input from somebody. I agree with the guy who wants to make character songs, though. There's plenty of anime that can benefit from having character songs. Though I say that just because I like having an iTunes library full of anime music. What point was I going for again? Oh, right. Voice actresses are the most visible but also the lowest rung in a studio system that somehow produces creative things despite being so rigid I'm perfectly fine with being Oz'd.
you monster
MikeHattsu
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There were enough interesting stuff in that episode alone to get phoenix to watch it.
Non Non Biyori is indeed one of the better slice of life shows. Very simple and not oversaturated with drama.
Yall broke Corvy!
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Shirobako 14:
The world of voice actresses sure is rough. I liked how we saw the other side of the audition process here, with the decision making that goes into selecting who gets the role. We also see some of the seedier sides of industry practices, and how all of the different production partners can have really different ideas on what they want to push, none of which necessarily line up with putting the best show out there. The scenes with everyone debating who to select were really effective at creating that sort of atmosphere.
The world of voice actresses sure is rough. I liked how we saw the other side of the audition process here, with the decision making that goes into selecting who gets the role. We also see some of the seedier sides of industry practices, and how all of the different production partners can have really different ideas on what they want to push, none of which necessarily line up with putting the best show out there. The scenes with everyone debating who to select were really effective at creating that sort of atmosphere.
So close, and yet so far away for Shizuka. But she's definitely making progress towards her goal.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
My god the first one is awful....those vocals are horrible. Yeah I'm not feeling it. SMT4 tracks sound okay, might check those out. This doesn't even come close to the greatness that is the Persona 3 FES OST.
AquaWateria
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Can't wait to watch the second episode of Tokyo Ghoul Root A when I get home.
Ready for that Death Parade tomorrow too.
Ready for that Death Parade tomorrow too.
I really liked Big Hero 6. Movie had a lot of really good stuff going on in it.
CheapJuice
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Parasyte - 14
Another solid episode imo. I love the 'information exchanges' Shinichi has with other Parasytes. That even they notice Shinichi has changed from a normal human being, meanwhile the teacher becoming more 'human' is a nice contrast.
Another solid episode imo. I love the 'information exchanges' Shinichi has with other Parasytes. That even they notice Shinichi has changed from a normal human being, meanwhile the teacher becoming more 'human' is a nice contrast.
MikeHattsu
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Locodol 06
This show took a sudden shift in direction... ;P
Nah. There's the nationally televised mascot field day and Uogokoro-kun does pretty good. There's a random Karate Kid reference as well.
This show took a sudden shift in direction... ;P
Nah. There's the nationally televised mascot field day and Uogokoro-kun does pretty good. There's a random Karate Kid reference as well.
Maria the Virgin Witch 1
I liked this first episode. Maria's innocence and naivety is quite cute
and makes for some funny situations like her attempt at making an impression on the little girl.
Rolling Girls 1
I had fun watching this but it felt a bit like an half-baked episode. A weird starting explanation, a battle (I liked this part, also the ramen battle part) and that stupid cliffhanger-ish end. I would have liked it more if
I liked this first episode. Maria's innocence and naivety is quite cute
(thinking about stuff like her wondering why the succubus would have her jaw hurting)
Rolling Girls 1
I had fun watching this but it felt a bit like an half-baked episode. A weird starting explanation, a battle (I liked this part, also the ramen battle part) and that stupid cliffhanger-ish end. I would have liked it more if
the confrontation at that amusement park happened this episode, instead of the next.
If it has been just the boy and the robot, it could have been great. The group dynamic, and side-characters, is by far the worst element of the film.
MikeHattsu
Member
I Can't Understand What My Husband Is Saying 11
A really different episode than the rest then, both with the animation and the tone of the episode.
A really different episode than the rest then, both with the animation and the tone of the episode.
Shirobako 14
This episode went by really fast. The new PA is a pretty interesting dude and we get confirmation that Exodus was... a moderate success?
Oh boy, outsourcing there at the end, this should be fun.
Poor Zuka, the lazy college student who sits around and does nothing got a job in anime before she did! Being voice actor is suffering.
This episode went by really fast. The new PA is a pretty interesting dude and we get confirmation that Exodus was... a moderate success?
Oh boy, outsourcing there at the end, this should be fun.
Xam'd 22- 26 End
Where is my shoe?
Where is my shoe?
Where is my shoe?
Why Haru and Furuichi joined the army again?
Why Raigyo and captain attacked that place again?
Where was that place anyway? it seemed to easy to get to if it was the capital...
What was the southern empire trying to do with all those experiments anyway. It seemed it all amounted to a fart considering that much running time of the show was dedicated to it. Why Midori had potential for it anyway?
"Queen of Egypt" you say, WHERE IS EGYPT?
Where is my shoe?
Last episode
they just had to end it somehow right? I'M BACK
The ending stuff was still shamelessly ripping off Nausicaa too much, it wouldn't be this bad if any of it was developed. We just suddenly have a crypt with laser towers and a freaking warrior god.
This was only 26 episodes but felt like 126 episodes. They pretty much passed time without doing anything in 20 something episodes then quickly something like flashes edited together to make a final arc out of nowhere. Captain mentioning some guy I have no idea who he is. Characters suddenly realize they must do something, how this anime even got made, it makes no sense, it's like 20% of a story dragged to 26 episodes. I don't think I have seen a trainwreck quite like this before. It was very promising in the beginning, I could never tell it would turn out as bad as it did. I was still enjoying it until the airship went down, with the ship anything good with the show went away too.
The soundtrack is too good for it, that's unfortunate.
Where is my shoe?
Where is my shoe?
Where is my shoe?
Did you hide my shoe?
oh she must be THE ARCHITECT
Tourism attraction, ROFLCOPTER
MOST USELESS DAD NOW CREEPY TOO
tell me
writers face
Why Haru and Furuichi joined the army again?
Why Raigyo and captain attacked that place again?
Where was that place anyway? it seemed to easy to get to if it was the capital...
What was the southern empire trying to do with all those experiments anyway. It seemed it all amounted to a fart considering that much running time of the show was dedicated to it. Why Midori had potential for it anyway?
"Queen of Egypt" you say, WHERE IS EGYPT?
Where is my shoe?
Last episode
they just had to end it somehow right? I'M BACK
The ending stuff was still shamelessly ripping off Nausicaa too much, it wouldn't be this bad if any of it was developed. We just suddenly have a crypt with laser towers and a freaking warrior god.
This was only 26 episodes but felt like 126 episodes. They pretty much passed time without doing anything in 20 something episodes then quickly something like flashes edited together to make a final arc out of nowhere. Captain mentioning some guy I have no idea who he is. Characters suddenly realize they must do something, how this anime even got made, it makes no sense, it's like 20% of a story dragged to 26 episodes. I don't think I have seen a trainwreck quite like this before. It was very promising in the beginning, I could never tell it would turn out as bad as it did. I was still enjoying it until the airship went down, with the ship anything good with the show went away too.
The soundtrack is too good for it, that's unfortunate.
darkblade77
Member
Congratulations. You are now complete.
Tokyo Ghoul Root A 02
After last episode I caved and read the manga. Happy that the two big spoilers I stumbled upon didn't turn out to be true. Anyhow this route feels like it's gonna skip almost straight to the last arc, obviously with some changes thrown in.
It was a bland setup episode with most of the time being spent in CCG and only a few scenes with Kaneki. With wooden dialogue and production values plummeting, the future of this show does not look very bright. New ED artwork was a nice bonus, wonder if we will be getting a new set with every new episode.
Really you would think that with 3 wards of your capital city taken over, you would start deploying your tanks and airforce.
After last episode I caved and read the manga. Happy that the two big spoilers I stumbled upon didn't turn out to be true. Anyhow this route feels like it's gonna skip almost straight to the last arc, obviously with some changes thrown in.
It was a bland setup episode with most of the time being spent in CCG and only a few scenes with Kaneki. With wooden dialogue and production values plummeting, the future of this show does not look very bright. New ED artwork was a nice bonus, wonder if we will be getting a new set with every new episode.
Really you would think that with 3 wards of your capital city taken over, you would start deploying your tanks and airforce.
ShinRPGamer
Member
Dare I even ask?
The reset loop on chapter 5 is already ridiculous as it is.
Yes you should.
And this is why you play Persona 3 Portable. Sure you'll still get a game over when the MC dies but at least you can control your party members.
I agree with you about Jonathan but Walter I feel is among the better Chaos protagonists the series has had.
Getting on-topic, I'm thinking of picking up 2 or 3 Winter shows to watch while I'm tackling my backlog. Apart from Durarara, what shows would Anime-Gaf recommend? As long as it's not a Ecchi Harem or a sports show, I have no preference regarding genre.
AquaWateria
Member
Well within those wards there are innocent people and let's not forget that Ghouls can blend easily with humans. So having tanks and the air force would be dangerous for the innocent people that could be caught with it. So that's why the CCG was created.
CheapJuice
Member
Kancolle - 02
Besides the first few minutes of Banter-chan, best teacher and Banzai it wasn't anything special. MC getting in shape and training, which is just fine. Though I find her the least interesting at the moment.
I'm still very much enjoying this. I think I need to watch that Girls und Panzer since this tickles my fancy even without much context.
Besides the first few minutes of Banter-chan, best teacher and Banzai it wasn't anything special. MC getting in shape and training, which is just fine. Though I find her the least interesting at the moment.
I'm still very much enjoying this. I think I need to watch that Girls und Panzer since this tickles my fancy even without much context.
strangedopamine
Member
Shirobako - Episode 14
That voice acting meeting was madness with some out for their own interests instead of bringing someone who will better the show.
As for the cast we ended up getting, it was good that the roles were filled with fitting VAs although
That voice acting meeting was madness with some out for their own interests instead of bringing someone who will better the show.
Did like how Takehito Koyasu was hamming it up as the tits and arse guy. Perfect fit for that role!
As for the cast we ended up getting, it was good that the roles were filled with fitting VAs although
it was hard to see Shizuka miss out on the part but like the Sound Director said, you need to nuture new talent instead of throwing them into the deep end. I'm pretty sure she'll get a role somewhere!
MikeHattsu
Member
Locodol 07
They're getting famous now.
Even got somebody from Tokyo to come visit the town!
They're getting famous now.
Even got somebody from Tokyo to come visit the town!
Well CCG clearly failed and needs to be propped up with additional forces. Tanks and army would serve that purpose. They basically have civil war in the middle of their capital yet no one in the show seems to acknowledge that. But then we're dealing with incompetents who didn't even bother with encircling the Aogiri hideout in 11th Ward and who consequently, let everyone just walk in and away from there.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Same the best one in terms of songs with vocals and songs without.
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
Shirobako - 14
My god, aspiring voice actors, my heart goes out to you.
Interesting how there wasn't even enough time for the ED, that meeting simply took to long for even that!
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@Branduil
Anything wrong with imgur? Because with those 1998 image download speeds from minus there surely is something wrong
My god, aspiring voice actors, my heart goes out to you.
Interesting how there wasn't even enough time for the ED, that meeting simply took to long for even that!
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@Branduil
Anything wrong with imgur? Because with those 1998 image download speeds from minus there surely is something wrong
Dedication Through Light
Member
Their lineup of new shows is pretty weak this season, so I hope one looks to Hulu/Funi for bit more.
Anyway
Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!
Durarara!! x2
Fafner Exodus
are the must watch on CR of this season.
Assassination Classroom is a must watch but thats on hulu/funi.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
You can't play Amazing Grace with risotto!
CheapJuice
Member
Shinmai Maou no Testament - 02
I have a feeling this is going to be great.
I have a feeling this is going to be great.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
MikeHattsu
Member
I Can't Understand What My Husband Is Saying 12-13
No clapping?
It starts out funny enough, but towards the middle it's a bit too much about them (thinking about) having a kid. It gets better again towards the end though, especially with episode 11 that's interesting.
Pretty funny overall and a nice ending, so 3.5/5 husbands in horse head masks:
No clapping?
It starts out funny enough, but towards the middle it's a bit too much about them (thinking about) having a kid. It gets better again towards the end though, especially with episode 11 that's interesting.
Pretty funny overall and a nice ending, so 3.5/5 husbands in horse head masks:
Joe Molotov
Member
Denki-gai 01 - 05
Fu Girl is only 16??
Everyone in this show looks like they're 12. :lol
Fu Girl is only 16??
Everyone in this show looks like they're 12. :lol
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
I hope so, he seems to be a pretty good indicator for shows you should stay away from (when he has a lead roles at least).
AquaWateria
Member
You'll find out later on the reason why the CCG don't need tanks and the army. If I told you now it would be a spoiler, but it has to do with something special.
Also the army would be useless because bullets have no effect on ghouls. Plus there are some powerful ghouls that could easily destroy tanks, that's why Quinques are more appropriate to detain ghouls.
UltraGunner
Banned
Tokyo Ghoul Root A 02
I like how they are focusing more on the investigators this season. It really humanizes them and makes me anxious since I end up liking people on both sides and I don't want to see anyone get killed. Touka is handling Kaneki's defection surprisingly well.
I like how they are focusing more on the investigators this season. It really humanizes them and makes me anxious since I end up liking people on both sides and I don't want to see anyone get killed. Touka is handling Kaneki's defection surprisingly well.
AquaWateria
Member
I guess you'll end up not liking Shokugeki No Soma since the lead is voiced by Kirito's Voice Actor.
I know I won't end up enjoying it that much because all I will hear is Kirito's voice.
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
Yeh most likely. At this point though it's not just because it's Kirito's voice but also because it feels incredible monotone. It's always exactly the same, non-caring manner.
Jex
Member
1. I'd say you're fundamentally wrong criticise the show by asking for it to be something other than what it sets out to be. Shirobako is supposed to be an entertaining, as well as informative, look at the world of anime. It's not positioned as a documentary or even a realistic depiction of how a studio actually operates.Shirobako 4-6
So this is the Godot thing everyone was talking about. lol
Sadly, I think this was the only interesting moment of this arc. It's unfortunate that the most interesting aspect of the show - the aspiring (voice) actress - is relegated to being a minor character while Miyamori is forced to suffocate in banal anime minutiae without being allowed to become a character in her own right.
So far, this is a show about personalities performing specific job titles. The director has the quirks of an Ed Wood, but there's nothing to fill out the fact that he's weird. Is this a show about mad creative genius? Not really, since it's not actually about creativity more than it is about process. As tedious as a "moe is killing our industry" discussion might be, I almost wish that they had that conversation because then at least the show could be about something more meaningful than giving an inoffensive look at anime production that makes me wonder why I'm not just tracking down episodes of MAG and watching actual people work on real anime. Or hell, why aren't I watching The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness?
Perhaps I am standing by a tree, waiting for Shirobako to arrive.
2. You're right to criticise the characterisation but I'd say that develops slowly as the show goes along. They're still, however, fairly flat and one-note in many instances. I, personally don't have a problem with this as it doesn't interfere with my enjoyment of the show. Ultimately, the show really wants to spend the majority of it's time showing you how anime is made rather than on building character.
3. Due to (1) and the focus on the show being on entertainment rather than, say, critique or serious introspection it's hardly surprising that it doesn't really have much to say about anime beyond how hard it is to make.
4. I think the show does a great service by explaining to the audience a great about the actual process of creating anime, even though it's clearly fictionalised to the extreme. It's sneaking in a lot of "shop talk" under the guise of entertainment and that really helps a wider audience to understand how anime is made as opposed to a standard documentary.
AquaWateria
Member
It mostly has to do with the VA himself not having any range, but oh well.
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