Unlike other cg animated shows I've seen in recent years, it did bother me a little. Otherwise I liked episode 1 though.
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Unlike other cg animated shows I've seen in recent years, it did bother me a little. Otherwise I liked episode 1 though.
MetroidPrimeRib
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You called what we knew from the first episode?
Dedication Through Light
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Its an Aniplex of America series, theyd be the ones to dub it.
Hellwarden
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Funimation is just simulcasting ERASED. I think Aniplex has the rights to it.
So no dub from Funi.
Hmm, they may do one down the line on Netflix or something.
Guess I'll hold off a bit longer to see if anything pops up.
hosannainexcelsis
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Garo the Animation 17
I was going to say that this was the perfect thing to lift my spirits after the misfire of 16, with the direction and animation being top-notch again. But then that back half happened, and oof. What a punch to the gut. Maybe one or two of the episodic stories have faltered, but when this series wants to drive home something important, it really drives it home. This episode really showcased the dual strength of the writing and direction in the show. When the writing takes the forefront, it does so in a manner that treats the characters responsibly - not as toys to throw around for the sake of drama, but as people with their own personalities and understandable motives. Leon and Alfonso's meeting was excellent for how the characters maturely acknowledged their past, present, and future. Then the writing also knows when to take a backseat and let the audiovisual direction take over, and the very end
was so powerful. Just the way
. So awful, but so good.
I was going to say that this was the perfect thing to lift my spirits after the misfire of 16, with the direction and animation being top-notch again. But then that back half happened, and oof. What a punch to the gut. Maybe one or two of the episodic stories have faltered, but when this series wants to drive home something important, it really drives it home. This episode really showcased the dual strength of the writing and direction in the show. When the writing takes the forefront, it does so in a manner that treats the characters responsibly - not as toys to throw around for the sake of drama, but as people with their own personalities and understandable motives. Leon and Alfonso's meeting was excellent for how the characters maturely acknowledged their past, present, and future. Then the writing also knows when to take a backseat and let the audiovisual direction take over, and the very end
when Leon and Alfonso are grieving over their failure
Leon crumbled in agony upon seeing the burnt figures of the family was strong in itself, a depiction of overwhelming sorrow that didn't even rely on cliched anime depictions
Hellwarden
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The 16th episode of Garo was outsourced, so it looked pretty bad.
But I liked it because it had doctor Horror that healed people, before killing them.
That's so dumb. It's great.
But I liked it because it had doctor Horror that healed people, before killing them.
That's so dumb. It's great.
hosannainexcelsis
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Sorry, but it was.
This is the sure sign of a storyboard that's just flinging stuff around at random without any thought. Dutch angles, fisheye lens - if those techniques are thrown around without any meaning behind them, the person doing it really doesn't have any idea how to actually make the material visually interesting. And what was with all those fades to black? It really cut up the episode and made it feel very disjointed. Plus the character art and animation was mediocre at best.
But it's OK, because that should be the end of the badness!
veloxStrix
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Didn't seem like very many people knew that when everyone was posting about how it was the worst OP so far. Doesn't matter much anyways.
hosannainexcelsis
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It was a silly concept, but episode 8 was much better at being a silly German episode.
Yeah, there's only 2 or 3 episodes in the entire series that are done in-house at Mappa. I think 16 is the first episode outsourced to UEC though; most of the episodes are outsourced to DR MOVIE.
Oh. If you really dislike Mihara's errr unique storyboarding style.... there are a few more near the end... but with much better art. Lol.
I don't mind that much. Even with the ep of Terror near the finale, Mihara does "disjointed" pretty well I think. Or maybe it's stockholm syndrome...
I don't mind that much. Even with the ep of Terror near the finale, Mihara does "disjointed" pretty well I think. Or maybe it's stockholm syndrome...
AquaWateria
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I saw some clips of Blood C and oh boy.....
The fuck is up with a bunny blending humans. Is this series supposed to be some comical dark edgy humor?
The fuck is up with a bunny blending humans. Is this series supposed to be some comical dark edgy humor?
The TV series is a black comedy masquerading (at least initially) as a straight laced action drama show. It's great and as long as it clicks, the finale will have you laughing so hard you can't stand after that.
The movie is a totally serious dark edgy thriller trying to make an EPIC climax it doesn't deserve. Garbage.
Yes.
MetroidPrimeRib
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hosannainexcelsis
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I think Yamauchi does disjointed better. At least with Yamauchi there's some crazy cool style to latch onto!
Again, I'll say I'm disappointed Yamauchi didn't storyboard Garo 7.
MetroidPrimeRib
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The hints in the manga will probably be pushed harder as the anime chugs along.
hosannainexcelsis
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Garo the Animation 18
Yeah, the animation is fabulous, but what makes it so fabulous is not just the visual spectacle in itself but also how it's used as a thrilling release of the pent-up tension in Leon's character, a marker of the growth he's experienced since episode 12. My favorite part was not the duel or even the Horror fight towards the end, but how
I am really curious to find out what that shady Watchdog is up to now...
Yeah, the animation is fabulous, but what makes it so fabulous is not just the visual spectacle in itself but also how it's used as a thrilling release of the pent-up tension in Leon's character, a marker of the growth he's experienced since episode 12. My favorite part was not the duel or even the Horror fight towards the end, but how
Leon's dark side was depicted. It was really satisfying to see him cut those flames off.
My favorite scenes in terms of direction for ep18 was actually the Germain scenes. Him and Ximena have an interesting relationship and seeing that play out was really satisfying. I also have a thing for close up shots of hands grabbing fabric. There's something nice and sensual about the entire scene which isn't very common in the series.
godisntheradio
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this episode put me in such a good mood, both the "oh its so hot in here and ac broke" and the pool scenes went better than expected, Hotaru interactions with tou and saya were nice to watch, especially because i thought i would quickly become bored of the candy stuff, this makes me happy
this episode put me in such a good mood, both the "oh its so hot in here and ac broke" and the pool scenes went better than expected, Hotaru interactions with tou and saya were nice to watch, especially because i thought i would quickly become bored of the candy stuff, this makes me happy
hosannainexcelsis
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Yes, those scenes were good to see. German usually has such a playboy persona - even in his last scene with Leon and Alfonso you can see he's adopting a carefree attitude to mask his true feelings - so I appreciate seeing him behave in an emotionally sincere fashion.
I prefer the AKB0048 approaching of adding hearts to the eyes just because.
Hellwarden
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Heaven knows when we will get another season of Mikagura Academy Suite.
Hellwarden
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ShinRPGamer
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This might have been mentioned but Funimation's Darker Than Black License Expired
So if you want it, you better get to buying it.
So if you want it, you better get to buying it.
Persona 3 The Movie: Midsummer Knight's Dream
It looks beautiful. Too bad it''s a whole lot of meh. This movie was surprisingly boring. Granted, I have always thought the story of Persona 3 was amazingly paper thin, with the social links being the game's saving grace in terms of story.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans - 1
So far I don't have much thought on it. The battle in the second half was entertaining I guess.
It looks beautiful. Too bad it''s a whole lot of meh. This movie was surprisingly boring. Granted, I have always thought the story of Persona 3 was amazingly paper thin, with the social links being the game's saving grace in terms of story.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans - 1
So far I don't have much thought on it. The battle in the second half was entertaining I guess.
Hey guys, so I thought to ask here... Should I catch up on GATE? I was turned off by the weirdly anti-western vibes the show was giving off (and some acts of almost historical rivisionism, although that maybe only in the manga.)
Does it get better or does that only become more noticeable?
Does it get better or does that only become more noticeable?
this elf girl's dad died last season. now the main character is pretending to be her dad to entertain her delusions that he's still alive. also she bonds with her father by sleeping with him while naked. i hope this helps your decision.
Hellwarden
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Doesn't the second season of Gate start out with literally all of the soldiers in the JSDF resisting the urge to bang fantasy girls? Because they're just that goddamn resilient to the charms of bunny girls?
I don't care what you say plot wise Gate. Some of those solders got with fantasy chicks.
I don't care what you say plot wise Gate. Some of those solders got with fantasy chicks.
iirc someone gets raped early on in the episode?
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