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Winter Anime 2016 |OT| Celebrating the New Year and PSO2's release in the west!
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OniBarubary
Banned
Fine, Jesus. AOTY lists are serious business.
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
Still gotta at least watch WUG:Zoo since people here seemed to like it so much.
veloxStrix
Banned
Dimension W
This was an interesting episode. We get to see more of the dynamic between Kyoma and Mira. Kyoma seems to be coming to terms with Mira's humanity - the pauses he takes during certain interactions being the only real indicator of this until the end of the episode. I'll admit, Mira's reactions and generally helpful attitude are really, really cute. Even the fanservice-y "I walked in on you in the bathroom" scene that I typically despise had me smiling a bit at the way it was handled.
I wish the plot would have moved forward in a more meaningful way - like how we saw Kyoma and Mira "stop" Loser last episode while simultaneously introducing us to Loser and his daughter. Similarly, we are introduced to Claire Skyheart, our likely antagonist but it is honestly hard to tell at this point. However, I think we really could have seen a similar type of events - Mira saves innocent bystanders, is wounded, feels accepted, Kyoma accepts her despite her coils, etc - in a setting that closed more gaps with what the numbers are, the history between Kyoma and Loser, and giving us more about the professor and New Tesla. The episode was good, but I think it could have been a lot better.
This was an interesting episode. We get to see more of the dynamic between Kyoma and Mira. Kyoma seems to be coming to terms with Mira's humanity - the pauses he takes during certain interactions being the only real indicator of this until the end of the episode. I'll admit, Mira's reactions and generally helpful attitude are really, really cute. Even the fanservice-y "I walked in on you in the bathroom" scene that I typically despise had me smiling a bit at the way it was handled.
I wish the plot would have moved forward in a more meaningful way - like how we saw Kyoma and Mira "stop" Loser last episode while simultaneously introducing us to Loser and his daughter. Similarly, we are introduced to Claire Skyheart, our likely antagonist but it is honestly hard to tell at this point. However, I think we really could have seen a similar type of events - Mira saves innocent bystanders, is wounded, feels accepted, Kyoma accepts her despite her coils, etc - in a setting that closed more gaps with what the numbers are, the history between Kyoma and Loser, and giving us more about the professor and New Tesla. The episode was good, but I think it could have been a lot better.
ThatChairMan
Member
Tari Tari OVA
I remember why I loved this show.
OniBarubary
Banned
Pretty sure it's his son. Been a while since I read the manga though so I can't corroborate this without looking.
veloxStrix
Banned
Ah. Erased has taught me that I can't see gender correctly in anime, so I wouldn't be surprised.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Grimgar Episode 3
I cant believe Haruhiro called my Ranta King Shameless, lol (when he is just as pervy minded as Ranta). But this is such a realistic anime, the struggle to get money to get by even and having to wash clothes nightly I guess. I did like how we spent much time on such a topic as Ranta and Haruhiro going commando
Rainbow Days Episode 3
Tsupuponnu is best boy (well he already was). More episodes focused on him please. Hm more on Hashiba too I guess. Hes funny.
I cant believe Haruhiro called my Ranta King Shameless, lol (when he is just as pervy minded as Ranta). But this is such a realistic anime, the struggle to get money to get by even and having to wash clothes nightly I guess. I did like how we spent much time on such a topic as Ranta and Haruhiro going commando
Rainbow Days Episode 3
Tsupuponnu is best boy (well he already was). More episodes focused on him please. Hm more on Hashiba too I guess. Hes funny.
Hellwarden
Member
Dimension W Episode 3
Clearly things are going on in the background we don't know about yet.
Grimgar Episode 3
Also, our heroes are huge cowards, who can only take on groups of two, and like to attack enemies while they're sleeping.
Seriously our heroes sneak up on sleeping Goblins, who never seem to attack anyone, and just beat them to death.
True heroes.
Also I think I called it.
Pretty good slow episode. The ''headless" scene was interesting.
Clearly things are going on in the background we don't know about yet.
Grimgar Episode 3
I was really hoping that Goblin would snap Ranta's neck.
Also, our heroes are huge cowards, who can only take on groups of two, and like to attack enemies while they're sleeping.
Seriously our heroes sneak up on sleeping Goblins, who never seem to attack anyone, and just beat them to death.
True heroes.
Also I think I called it.
The priest is gonna die next ep.
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
Toradora - 04-08
So I liked Ami's introduction as her showing her true face towards a completely indifferent Taiga was quite funny. Kept being decent for once even...until all that stalker shit started and Ami. After Sukitte Ii Na Yo and this I hope I won't have to see another lousy plot involving a stalker. As in the former, the resolution to this stalker issue is merely confront and 'scare' him once. If you're followed by a stalker, might I suggest you do not do as these anime suggest and instead call the authorities? The idea that Ami didn't want to worry her parents or so and decided to quit her modeling job, live with her aunt (or whatever relative it was) somewhere else, changing schools and what not as opposed to tackling the situation properly to begin with is equally as dumb.
Then the swimsuit stuff came up and Taiga's self-consciousness regarding her lack of filling breasts was used decently for some character development. Oh well, and then I was forced to witness some cringe inducing melodrama of the worst degree at the end of episode 8. The minor plot logic is so fucking wonky in this show. Like the guys at the pool get so horny that they somehow push themselves into the pool with a lot of force and, Ryuuji gets knocked half unconscious when one falls on him and...it's Taiga who he then sees diving for him? Like wasn't she also pretty far away from him by now? What about the fucking guys who fell into the pool and struck him? Can't they just pull him up? Just the entire direction of this sequence is whack.
However, after looking up the director of Toradora and seeing some of his other works being A Certain Scientific Railgun, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans and the god awful, beyond redemption Anohana, I'm no longer surprised. Especially Anohana but also Blood Orphans share very similar direction weaknesses and also happen to have Okada as lead writer / series composition. An awful combination that couldn't possibly accomplish anything good I'm sure at this point.
PS:
What's up with the seemingly mentally retarded parrot? Am I supposed to find it funny or what?
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I almost forgot to add: so this were another 5 episodes where Ryuuji's mother didn't in any way, shape or form give an indication for struggling with the life that she leads. Not even the faintest regretful look when she wakes up on the floor again, to her son who just finished breakfast. But she talked about liking her big boobs as if she were a 8 years old, so that's great!
So I liked Ami's introduction as her showing her true face towards a completely indifferent Taiga was quite funny. Kept being decent for once even...until all that stalker shit started and Ami. After Sukitte Ii Na Yo and this I hope I won't have to see another lousy plot involving a stalker. As in the former, the resolution to this stalker issue is merely confront and 'scare' him once. If you're followed by a stalker, might I suggest you do not do as these anime suggest and instead call the authorities? The idea that Ami didn't want to worry her parents or so and decided to quit her modeling job, live with her aunt (or whatever relative it was) somewhere else, changing schools and what not as opposed to tackling the situation properly to begin with is equally as dumb.
Then the swimsuit stuff came up and Taiga's self-consciousness regarding her lack of filling breasts was used decently for some character development. Oh well, and then I was forced to witness some cringe inducing melodrama of the worst degree at the end of episode 8. The minor plot logic is so fucking wonky in this show. Like the guys at the pool get so horny that they somehow push themselves into the pool with a lot of force and, Ryuuji gets knocked half unconscious when one falls on him and...it's Taiga who he then sees diving for him? Like wasn't she also pretty far away from him by now? What about the fucking guys who fell into the pool and struck him? Can't they just pull him up? Just the entire direction of this sequence is whack.
However, after looking up the director of Toradora and seeing some of his other works being A Certain Scientific Railgun, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans and the god awful, beyond redemption Anohana, I'm no longer surprised. Especially Anohana but also Blood Orphans share very similar direction weaknesses and also happen to have Okada as lead writer / series composition. An awful combination that couldn't possibly accomplish anything good I'm sure at this point.
PS:
What's up with the seemingly mentally retarded parrot? Am I supposed to find it funny or what?
edit:
I almost forgot to add: so this were another 5 episodes where Ryuuji's mother didn't in any way, shape or form give an indication for struggling with the life that she leads. Not even the faintest regretful look when she wakes up on the floor again, to her son who just finished breakfast. But she talked about liking her big boobs as if she were a 8 years old, so that's great!
Dimension W 03
lots of cute this episode
A little more information on Numbers but the more interesting development was with the meeting with COO of New Tesla.
On the other hand, this show has honestly the least interesting things going on for me out of the shows I've picked this season but I'm still gonna watch it till the end.
lots of cute this episode
A little more information on Numbers but the more interesting development was with the meeting with COO of New Tesla.
On the other hand, this show has honestly the least interesting things going on for me out of the shows I've picked this season but I'm still gonna watch it till the end.
Cornbread78
Member
Dimension W ep.3
Mabuchi is such a dick and it's pretty damn funny. I'll take this slower episode as they are at least making an attempt at world and character building.
Mabuchi is such a dick and it's pretty damn funny. I'll take this slower episode as they are at least making an attempt at world and character building.
veloxStrix
Banned
Dedication Through Light
Member
club Rainbow Episode 3
lol Takuya Egushi's praise for Nobunaga-san. Actually all their answers were great.
They must be living a good life to be paid to talk and do nothing.
lol Takuya Egushi's praise for Nobunaga-san. Actually all their answers were great.
They must be living a good life to be paid to talk and do nothing.
The funniest part about the old people is the episode where they take Frau Bow and the stupid annoying kids hostage with no weapons.
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
I almost made the effort to weep for your taste, but then remembered that the entire cast of Anohana does so already, for hours on end.
Hellwarden
Member
I think Anohana was an okay show, but just okay. It was never great.
I liked the characters when they weren't screaming, and acting selfish.
During the
I liked the characters when they weren't screaming, and acting selfish.
During the
final "we found you" scene I felt very little.
nintendoman58
Member
Ano Hana isn't a good show but I wouldn't call it beyond redemption.
It just needed to be about two episodes shorter, have the eccentricities of some of the characters slightly toned down, and you'd have a genuinely decent drama.
It just needed to be about two episodes shorter, have the eccentricities of some of the characters slightly toned down, and you'd have a genuinely decent drama.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Ano Hana had a good first two episodes and last twelve or so minutes. Everything in between, not so much.
Basileus777
Member
That shrine scene at the end of Ano Hana is comedic gold.
Admiral Woofington
Member
anohana was the definition of melodrama for me. As a viewer I never once considered any of the drama or characteristics of the main cast was warranted or even realistic.
edit: should specify I love melodrama, but in the right setting and amounts. Grimgar looks like it'll deliver me that, assuming it goes full grimgark (original joke not stolen from someone else...)
edit: should specify I love melodrama, but in the right setting and amounts. Grimgar looks like it'll deliver me that, assuming it goes full grimgark (original joke not stolen from someone else...)
Dedication Through Light
Member
Anohana was fantastic, both it and the live action adaptation.
Surprised people dislike anime that realistically capture human emotion.
Surprised people dislike anime that realistically capture human emotion.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Iron Blooded Orphans 16
I bet no one saw this coming.
I bet no one saw this coming.
veloxStrix
Banned
Not sure how Anohana can get so much chaff. It's got interesting character design, quality animation, some fantastic music, a core concept - close friends who have drifted apart - that is affecting and easy to empathize with, steady progression, and characters with flaws that should make them easy to hate but end up being sympathetic and human.
The only major flaw the show has is that the drama of the show could have been taken in any format and done just the same. It wasn't much of an anime and I think the issue most people have coming into the show is that they expect an anime. AnoHana handles things in a much more.. traditional way and has a more grounded focus on the themes and characters relationships portrayed within. Menma was kind of flat at times too, which is a shame considering how much screen time she gets. I guess the yelling could have been seen as over the top as well.
It's hardly worse than shows where the plot could have been finished in two episodes, if not for the numerous misinterpretations that cause the romance to go on for 2 whole seasons.
The only major flaw the show has is that the drama of the show could have been taken in any format and done just the same. It wasn't much of an anime and I think the issue most people have coming into the show is that they expect an anime. AnoHana handles things in a much more.. traditional way and has a more grounded focus on the themes and characters relationships portrayed within. Menma was kind of flat at times too, which is a shame considering how much screen time she gets. I guess the yelling could have been seen as over the top as well.
It's hardly worse than shows where the plot could have been finished in two episodes, if not for the numerous misinterpretations that cause the romance to go on for 2 whole seasons.
OniBarubary
Banned
Heavy Object 15
I cannot stop laughing both at Qwenthur's fucking face when Frolatayia bends over in front of him, like he's studying a goddam Picasso painting, and the big reveal being that Ohohoho~ is actually flat chested. Like, that was the fucking episode cliffhanger stinger. This show is fantastic. I don't think any other show really has the same tone as it and it's just a huge ball of fun every week.
Assass Classclass S2 03
Good episode. It did bring to light that I wish the manga spent more time on Terasaka's group because they're comedy gold. Hayama is the most underused character in the show, she's funny every time.
Next arc is Ikemen arc if it's following the manga which was a pretty good one. We're starting to get into some of the best parts of Assass so I'm looking forward to it.
Edit: At least we all can agree that Lovely Complex was the best romcom.
I cannot stop laughing both at Qwenthur's fucking face when Frolatayia bends over in front of him, like he's studying a goddam Picasso painting, and the big reveal being that Ohohoho~ is actually flat chested. Like, that was the fucking episode cliffhanger stinger. This show is fantastic. I don't think any other show really has the same tone as it and it's just a huge ball of fun every week.
Assass Classclass S2 03
Good episode. It did bring to light that I wish the manga spent more time on Terasaka's group because they're comedy gold. Hayama is the most underused character in the show, she's funny every time.
Next arc is Ikemen arc if it's following the manga which was a pretty good one. We're starting to get into some of the best parts of Assass so I'm looking forward to it.
Edit: At least we all can agree that Lovely Complex was the best romcom.
Admiral Woofington
Member
ugh fuck it, completely slipped my mind I meant to watch Shirobako, but at this time I have a week of packing my shit up to move. Won't be happening now. I'll go ahead and update my reserved post and quote it.
Hellwarden
Member
You know what, I take it back, Anohana wasn't good.
I remembered this asshole, and how terrible his character was.
SliceSabre
Banned
Grimgar 03
Laying that death flag on a little thick at the end there huh?
Laying that death flag on a little thick at the end there huh?
veloxStrix
Banned
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
Dimension W EP 3
Judging from the ending scene.... This show is skipping that part of the manga
=(
Oh well it didn't feel necessary to be in there
Judging from the ending scene.... This show is skipping that part of the manga
=(
Oh well it didn't feel necessary to be in there
lol yeah, that was pretty dumb just like the sit-in they staged in the bridge
Crash Station
Member
Wait, Dimension W is by the King of Thorn guy?
Well, thankfully he seems to have improved since then.
Well, thankfully he seems to have improved since then.
If they're all like Mira then I don't care. Robo girls are the best.
Hellwarden
Member
Science has proven that robo girls are, in fact, the best.
Cat girls are a close second.
Cat girls are a close second.
veloxStrix
Banned
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Okada Gundam 16
So some random asshole just recognizes Kudelia because she was on the news but Gjallarhorn couldn't? And also another news guy doesn't know? "Info can be manipulated later, we are Gjallarhorn after all! But also we can't tell one girl from another!" ??????????????????????????????????????
No, I will not stop bitching about this. It's really stupid. Ahhhhhhhh this show was doing good but now its starting to delve into the traditional Gundam massive gaps in logic and hokey ass writing. Fumitan somehow leaps in front of a bullet? Don't even get me started. What the fuck. These last two episodes have sunk this show in my eyes. Its not reaching true garbage tier like Aldnoah Zero yet but give it another two episodes at this pace and it'll be well on its fucking way. The Brewers stuff had some bad parts like Bebop and Rocksteady being the villains but this is way worse.
Dragon Ball Super 28
Well, art quality has certainly improved by a lot. Hope it stays that way. Kind of weird that at this stage it's going back to a tournament but whatever, stay true to your roots.
So since I'm like, the only person watching Dragon Ball here I have to keep everyone UP TO DATE on the hottest new Dragon Ball Factz. Like how the Namekian Dragon Balls are just chiseled out of the real Dragon Balls from the sixth universe that are the size of planets. They're called Super Dragon Balls.
yep
So some random asshole just recognizes Kudelia because she was on the news but Gjallarhorn couldn't? And also another news guy doesn't know? "Info can be manipulated later, we are Gjallarhorn after all! But also we can't tell one girl from another!" ??????????????????????????????????????
No, I will not stop bitching about this. It's really stupid. Ahhhhhhhh this show was doing good but now its starting to delve into the traditional Gundam massive gaps in logic and hokey ass writing. Fumitan somehow leaps in front of a bullet? Don't even get me started. What the fuck. These last two episodes have sunk this show in my eyes. Its not reaching true garbage tier like Aldnoah Zero yet but give it another two episodes at this pace and it'll be well on its fucking way. The Brewers stuff had some bad parts like Bebop and Rocksteady being the villains but this is way worse.
Dragon Ball Super 28
Well, art quality has certainly improved by a lot. Hope it stays that way. Kind of weird that at this stage it's going back to a tournament but whatever, stay true to your roots.
So since I'm like, the only person watching Dragon Ball here I have to keep everyone UP TO DATE on the hottest new Dragon Ball Factz. Like how the Namekian Dragon Balls are just chiseled out of the real Dragon Balls from the sixth universe that are the size of planets. They're called Super Dragon Balls.
yep
SliceSabre
Banned
I like how she took the bullet despite the fact that were countless directions and angles they could have shot her from.
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
Well, don't you ever do cross-dressing as the ghost of a dead girl you once liked because you're upset at another childhood pal of yours? I do it all the time!
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
I'm not usually a stickler for firearm related inconsistencies but the jumping in front of a bullet one always gets me. There are like, 10 ways to think of in a minute why that wouldn't work.
What about robot cat girls?
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