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Winter Anime 2016 |OT| Celebrating the New Year and PSO2's release in the west!
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by a bad guy
Is there a situation where we'd call a rapist a good guy?
Rakugo Gungrave - Episode 3
The approach to character development in this flashback is interesting because one thing I've noticed about stories which want to portray certain subjects is that if a character is supposed to be really good at the subject and really likes it, that is the character's defining trait and it is accepted as it is. Seeing a story about a rakugo master who didn't always love rakugo but was sort of forced into it and grew to like it more is much more believable. I also felt the episode handled the passage of time really well, showing how people can be affected by things beyond their control, and it's always nice to see how war has an impact on common people in various walks of life who aren't directed affected by the actual conflict or fighting. That was also something I liked about Giovanni's Island.
The approach to character development in this flashback is interesting because one thing I've noticed about stories which want to portray certain subjects is that if a character is supposed to be really good at the subject and really likes it, that is the character's defining trait and it is accepted as it is. Seeing a story about a rakugo master who didn't always love rakugo but was sort of forced into it and grew to like it more is much more believable. I also felt the episode handled the passage of time really well, showing how people can be affected by things beyond their control, and it's always nice to see how war has an impact on common people in various walks of life who aren't directed affected by the actual conflict or fighting. That was also something I liked about Giovanni's Island.
The twist is that she had the upper hand the whole time and is manipulating him and using him for political gain. Very progressive.
well, i think you'll find tha- *user banned by moderator*
no?
uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu fucking japan
Her underlings are also literal pig people. To keep them in line she rewards their success by letting them lick her legs.
MetroidPrimeRib
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cant tell if you're making this shit up or not
it's the truth
Hellwarden
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GATE is a well written story about patriotism, and definitely does not push an uncomfortable narrative about Japanese superiority.
there is an Iron Blooded Orphans S2 apparently https://twitter.com/pKjd/status/690804681828794368
Not really, sorry.
Eh... It really does though. Unless your being sarcastic.
GATE's fun for what it is. Once you start thinking about the motivations behind the author you stop having fun.
That's why I'm just rooting for the otaku Itami to survive his ordeal rather than consider this is all some guy's fantasy about Japan's military being a superpower.
That's why I'm just rooting for the otaku Itami to survive his ordeal rather than consider this is all some guy's fantasy about Japan's military being a superpower.
Hellwarden
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Oh I was being sarcastic. I don't see how anyone could say GATE isn't at least a bit xenophobic.
Snow White Episode 7
Okay, so the older brother isn't a huge villain. He just thinks Zen is wasting time when he should be focusing on other matters.
This show has a weird power dynamic, where Zen is portrayed as almost a bit wimpy in comparison to Shirayuki. Where she seems naturally confident, he needs to rely on others.
Also I'm sad to see Raji leave. That dude is comedy gold.
It's fine! No one reads my posts, so no one noticed!
Lee Chaolan
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Erased - 3
Enjoying this far more than I thought I would. I wonder if the whole season will really be taking place
Other than that, really enjoying this series, the episodes absolutely fly by.
Now I need something different to watch. Gate is pretty good? From the description on Crunchy, sounds like another Zany fun premise.
Enjoying this far more than I thought I would. I wonder if the whole season will really be taking place
Back in 88. I would like to see them go back and forth a bit more though.
Other than that, really enjoying this series, the episodes absolutely fly by.
Now I need something different to watch. Gate is pretty good? From the description on Crunchy, sounds like another Zany fun premise.
This is one of those "no shit" things.
really? am I missing out on something?
Basileus777
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It'd be a rare exception for a Gundam show to end at 25 episodes.
Lee Chaolan
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Not soon enough sadly.
Lee Chaolan
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I'd like to as well.
So, what's the best Gundam to watch for someone that only watched Gundam Wing on Toonami almost 15 years ago?
(well that made me feel old)
Basileus777
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Your post was better before. Though linking an image from kpopstarz.com is also pretty good.
Hellwarden
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You guys should know by now.
I'm lazy.
And kpopstarz is clearly a high quality site.
Also talking about GATE's xenophobia reminded me, for some reason, of Dan Eagleman from Guilty Crown.
The best character in Guilty Crown.
I'm lazy.
And kpopstarz is clearly a high quality site.
Also talking about GATE's xenophobia reminded me, for some reason, of Dan Eagleman from Guilty Crown.
The best character in Guilty Crown.
Baroquemantic
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Terror in Resonance 8
Meh. Weakest episode so far. And Five continues to with the bitch-assness.
Terror in Resonance 9
Jesus Christ, I seriously hate Five. So damn annoying.
Meh. Weakest episode so far. And Five continues to with the bitch-assness.
Terror in Resonance 9
Jesus Christ, I seriously hate Five. So damn annoying.
Glad Lisa is alright though. Poor girl doesn't deserve any of this.
ThatChairMan
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0079, the original one.
Hellwarden
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Dagashi Kashi Episode 3
I feel like that was a pretty good episode. An improvement over the first two.
Not sure what I feel about the finished ending though...
I feel like that was a pretty good episode. An improvement over the first two.
Not sure what I feel about the finished ending though...
Just choose between Chinatsu and Ayano.
Owarimonogatari Episode 7:
It must have been hell to keep track of where the personality of everybody was given that Owari here has jumped all over the timeline and indeed here is the missing concurrent arc from Nekomonogtari White. Anyway. what I am getting at is watching this Kanbaru after Hanamonogatari is almost looking like at a different person as her perversion levels were really scaled back by the time of that arc.
It must have been hell to keep track of where the personality of everybody was given that Owari here has jumped all over the timeline and indeed here is the missing concurrent arc from Nekomonogtari White. Anyway. what I am getting at is watching this Kanbaru after Hanamonogatari is almost looking like at a different person as her perversion levels were really scaled back by the time of that arc.
Lee Chaolan
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One Punch Man - 3
Lord knows, you better not try to take over the world during a Blowout Clearance sale.
Lord knows, you better not try to take over the world during a Blowout Clearance sale.
Erased: 3
Still going great. I thought at first Satoru was worried about if winning the race would mess up time but seems the reason for that lies deeper and maybe plays in to the whole being fake bit.
Kayos parents truly are horrible, the abuse scene was really sad, and then forced to spew out that lie. Satoru may have the willpower but that scene showed just how powerless he was being back in that body, just shoved aside. Then the accusation in the classroom was some shit she didnt need, glad Satoru stepped up for her and like the teacher said she was one of the helpers so it wouldnt have been weird anyway. Class was still cruel though.
Luckily the last portion was very sweet to wash out that bitter taste. It was nice to see her genuinely smile and just have a nice time with someone. Satoru got something out of it too since he wasnt alone this time. Watching them become friends is really heartwarming. Hopefully she can be saved from her tragic situation.
Now, for that foreboding last scene, Im not sure what to make of it. I dont trust Kenya or the teacher. Kenya because he seems a bit too aware and the teacher with the stares and being cloaked in the shadow, that all could be a red herring though. He does seem to want to help Kayo though, was a bit surprised theyve been suspicious since May, thats a long time. Will just have to wait and see what their intentions are.
Haruchika: 3
This was better than the second episode, nonetheless, still being dropped.
Still going great. I thought at first Satoru was worried about if winning the race would mess up time but seems the reason for that lies deeper and maybe plays in to the whole being fake bit.
Kayos parents truly are horrible, the abuse scene was really sad, and then forced to spew out that lie. Satoru may have the willpower but that scene showed just how powerless he was being back in that body, just shoved aside. Then the accusation in the classroom was some shit she didnt need, glad Satoru stepped up for her and like the teacher said she was one of the helpers so it wouldnt have been weird anyway. Class was still cruel though.
Luckily the last portion was very sweet to wash out that bitter taste. It was nice to see her genuinely smile and just have a nice time with someone. Satoru got something out of it too since he wasnt alone this time. Watching them become friends is really heartwarming. Hopefully she can be saved from her tragic situation.
Now, for that foreboding last scene, Im not sure what to make of it. I dont trust Kenya or the teacher. Kenya because he seems a bit too aware and the teacher with the stares and being cloaked in the shadow, that all could be a red herring though. He does seem to want to help Kayo though, was a bit surprised theyve been suspicious since May, thats a long time. Will just have to wait and see what their intentions are.
Haruchika: 3
This was better than the second episode, nonetheless, still being dropped.
SliceSabre
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It really is.This is one of those "no shit" things.
Now let's see whether we get the usual 'Sunrise Sequel'.
I need to watch this week's episode.
KenjiGlove
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Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu 03
I wonder if the girl from the romance scene comes back at some point. If I remember correctly Yakumo was single in episode one so I'm not really sure if it's actually going to happen.
The whole scene seems like an odd inclusion to me right now, maybe I'm missing something but was there really a point to it?
Erased 03
Another great episode, if they keep this going it will probably be a very strong example of a serious anime.
I wonder if the girl from the romance scene comes back at some point. If I remember correctly Yakumo was single in episode one so I'm not really sure if it's actually going to happen.
The whole scene seems like an odd inclusion to me right now, maybe I'm missing something but was there really a point to it?
Erased 03
Another great episode, if they keep this going it will probably be a very strong example of a serious anime.
Dedication Through Light
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Your words wound me. P3 is the best persona story and top in jrpgs (DeSu2, P3, GoldenSun 1-2). Unless one dislikes dark emotionally moving well paced stories, I see no way that p3 is paper thin.
Kenji Tomochika best social link though.
Dedication Through Light
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Gundam Age and Gundam seed/seed Destiny.
Kono Suba ep 1 & 2
DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!!! First episode in and your animation is atrocious as usual.
This show is actually.....good. I always like this kind comedy game fantasy genre better than serious types. MC maybe a neet but poor guy have to constantly deal with utterly useless idiots like Aqua.
DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!!! First episode in and your animation is atrocious as usual.
This show is actually.....good. I always like this kind comedy game fantasy genre better than serious types. MC maybe a neet but poor guy have to constantly deal with utterly useless idiots like Aqua.
Phantom World: 3
Entertaining episode, nice short burst of action. It was funny how fast Haruhiko got tired. Also finding Reina annoying just a little bit.
Osomatsu-san: 15
Not their best episode, but had a lot of funny faces in it and the flower segment was pretty good.
KonoSuba: 3
Still really humorous. I like Megumin, the bit with her eye patch was funny. She has some impressive magic too, looked cool but yet she still is useless for the most part lol. Wonder what kind of personality Darkness will have, Kazuma already has his hands full with just the other two. The ED is great too, charming.
Entertaining episode, nice short burst of action. It was funny how fast Haruhiko got tired. Also finding Reina annoying just a little bit.
Osomatsu-san: 15
Not their best episode, but had a lot of funny faces in it and the flower segment was pretty good.
KonoSuba: 3
Still really humorous. I like Megumin, the bit with her eye patch was funny. She has some impressive magic too, looked cool but yet she still is useless for the most part lol. Wonder what kind of personality Darkness will have, Kazuma already has his hands full with just the other two. The ED is great too, charming.
PdotMichael
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Calling a goddess useless who max skilled party tricks - heresy!
hosannainexcelsis
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Perfect Insider 4
I really am watching Lolita
.
But I'm hooked now. This episode was the best so far at developing atmosphere and intrigue. Kenji Kawai's music here is the best he's done since 009 Re:Cyborg.
Edit: Oh, this was Atsushi Takahashi's storyboard. It makes sense that it was as good as it was then. Hopefully it's not a fluke.
I really am watching Lolita
With Multiple Personalities
But I'm hooked now. This episode was the best so far at developing atmosphere and intrigue. Kenji Kawai's music here is the best he's done since 009 Re:Cyborg.
Edit: Oh, this was Atsushi Takahashi's storyboard. It makes sense that it was as good as it was then. Hopefully it's not a fluke.
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