NaDannMaGoGo
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Bishamon went from the stereotypical strong, but also half-naked woman to...well, still that but now even lacking any semblance of competence.
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Bishamon went from the stereotypical strong, but also half-naked woman to...well, still that but now even lacking any semblance of competence.
Sakura
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It depends on how they do really.
The first goblin they killed, they only got 1 silver 30 copper from. Which worked out to 18 copper each. Take out about 3 copper for rent, that leaves 15 copper for the day. Now they also have to spend copper on food too.
If they want to buy clothes, decent equipment, anything else, etc they need a lot more money. (The protagonist paid what 25 copper for a pair of underwear or something in episode 3? I don't remember exactly what he bought.)
The one they killed in episode 3 I think happened to have a bag on him with 4 silver in it, so they did a lot better that time. I'm not sure there is any incentive in killing anything else, and to be honest I'm not sure what kind of other monsters exist in this world.
As for why they are killing goblin, I think the background to the world is, there is only one major human controlled nation left, the one they are in, and the rest of the nations were destroyed by a monster/demon force which included things such as goblins I think.
The city they are in, is a border city, which borders the edge of the human nation and the demon/monster controlled area. The actual soldiers manage the border's defence, so they don't have the numbers to move people to fight monsters that lurk near the city. The volunteer soldiers instead are the ones who go out to kill these goblins and such, I imagine to control the numbers and to keep people safe.
I've only read a few chapters though, so if I am wrong hopefully someone will correct me.
I think it would be better if they portrayed goblins as being actual enemies, attacking people and such, so the viewer could better understand the motives. The way it is right now, it seems people are just attacking goblins for no reason.
Admiral Woofington
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The show/the LN is by no means forced to show me as an audience member douchey goblins. The message might not be to root for humanity and that the goblins are just trying to live as much as we are. But with the above info you said of destroyed cities, then goblins should feel more aggressive. So far I've only really seen them defend themselves. They don't particularly look like creatures that would attack humans.
Also they're cute as fuck, poor gobis.
Also they're cute as fuck, poor gobis.
Hellwarden
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To be fair, the only times we've seen the Goblins fighting is when they've been really outnumbered by the protagonists. Assuming the goblins are semi-intelligent, it makes sense that they would hold back.
If the roles were reversed, perhaps the goblins would be far more aggressive.
But I agree with Woofington that goblins are cute as fuck.
If the roles were reversed, perhaps the goblins would be far more aggressive.
But I agree with Woofington that goblins are cute as fuck.
Sakura
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Every time you see a goblin it looks like it's just minding its own business.
Eating with its buddies, getting some water, taking a nap.
Hellwarden
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I mean look at them.
Look at that pure friendship. ;_;
Look at that pure friendship. ;_;
Admiral Woofington
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I like to pretend that they had just finished fishing for the day, maybe training a new goblin teammate after a previous had died. This was their first bonding time together and finally the new goblin was feeling like part of the team.
Then the other one who was getting water from the river was getting some for a goblin spouse/children with that big goofy smile he had.
I cannot hold all this fan fiction.
Then the other one who was getting water from the river was getting some for a goblin spouse/children with that big goofy smile he had.
I cannot hold all this fan fiction.
striferser
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Hmm, the goblin did has silver and other trinket on their pouch, which mean they possibly attack human and other creatures. Could also mean they raid a ruin, so the volunter soldier was send to stop them raiding any ruin. Not much info for now.
Seems like the opinions of Fairy Tail lines up with what I've seen on Reddit/MAL.
Thanks for the suggestion. I don't mind having 1 chapter per episode as long as it keeps me entertained though. I'm definitely not in a rush to get caught up to where the manga is currently at. Waiting a week for more One Piece is going to suck lol.
PdotMichael
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It has also very few random moments of being funny.
Crash Station
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Fairy Tail has a ton of variety and some legit good fights. The problem is a lot of that variety is invalidated by asspulls and just general stupidity.
Outside of that, it's standard shounen to a fault for better or worse. There's nothing awful about it, but nothing spectacular either. Also not as good as the author's previous work, Groove Adventure Rave.
see that will likely become an issue, especially when you catch up.
when you can binge episodes it's not as bad, but once you catch up it will become all the more clear that there is barely any progression in a given episode.
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
Osomatsu-san 16
Holy shit, that mad max/Hokuto no ken parody. They literally save the world(?) using idol/swag power. Seeing Ichimatsu panicking was hilarious.
Holy shit, that mad max/Hokuto no ken parody. They literally save the world(?) using idol/swag power. Seeing Ichimatsu panicking was hilarious.
Kyoukai no Kanata - Ep. 1
If I took a shot at every time I wanted to drop this show , I woud be dead by now.
So yeah, I don't recommend this one. Time to move to better anime, shouldn't be hard after setting the bar this low.
Speaking of better anime:
Mononoke
While this the art in this anime is amazing and very trippy, it lacks in a few other aspects.
Animation is very lackluster, because there isn't a whole lot of movement, and when things do move, it often doesn't look that great.
Having said that, it gets better in that regard in the later episodes.
The show has no really plot, just a few independent ghost stories and the only connection between these stories is the main character, the mysterious Medicine Seller.
Fortunately, these stories are pretty interesting and have some great characters.
The weak link is the Medicine Seller himself. There are a few hints about him and his personality, but that's about it.
I get that he is supposed to be mysterious , I just wish there was a little bit more to him.
Overall, it's still a really fascinating anime and, even though it's far from flawless, I would still recommand it.
If I took a shot at every time I wanted to drop this show , I woud be dead by now.
So yeah, I don't recommend this one. Time to move to better anime, shouldn't be hard after setting the bar this low.
Speaking of better anime:
Mononoke
While this the art in this anime is amazing and very trippy, it lacks in a few other aspects.
Animation is very lackluster, because there isn't a whole lot of movement, and when things do move, it often doesn't look that great.
Having said that, it gets better in that regard in the later episodes.
The show has no really plot, just a few independent ghost stories and the only connection between these stories is the main character, the mysterious Medicine Seller.
Fortunately, these stories are pretty interesting and have some great characters.
The weak link is the Medicine Seller himself. There are a few hints about him and his personality, but that's about it.
I get that he is supposed to be mysterious , I just wish there was a little bit more to him.
Overall, it's still a really fascinating anime and, even though it's far from flawless, I would still recommand it.
Sounds like someone needs to watch Mitsudomoe.
Dedication Through Light
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Really? Remove hiyori and noragami wouldnt change. Her role is nonessential and unimportant.
Eeeh Hiyori is Yato's motivation to change. She's a necessary evil.
You should check out Rakugo Shinjuu. It's without a doubt one of the best shows in years.
Blood Blockade Battlefront - Episode 8
This two-parter starts with a bang. The lack of exciting fight animation in the last episode was more than made up for here. The Zapp stuff is pretty stupid, but that's fitting for his character, since he's pretty damn stupid. His master is a total badass though. I still can't get over how great the backgrounds continue to look. So fucking good.
Blood Blockade Battlefront - Episode 9
It's pretty funny how this entire "epic vampire attack" story is really just a thinly veiled attempt to introduce another character to the team. I dunno what's with this Raju guy, but his disciples all seem to be dumb as fuck and really rude! Oh well, at least they have cool powers. I don't really get what the Black stuff was really about throughout the entire two-parter. He just went on and on about his plan, but it wasn't really obvious what was going on. I guess the building is going to come into play in the finale or something. At least after all that droning, they finally revealed his other plan with White. Predictable. The show's better when it focuses on random wacky humor rather than this scheming shit though.
This two-parter starts with a bang. The lack of exciting fight animation in the last episode was more than made up for here. The Zapp stuff is pretty stupid, but that's fitting for his character, since he's pretty damn stupid. His master is a total badass though. I still can't get over how great the backgrounds continue to look. So fucking good.
Blood Blockade Battlefront - Episode 9
It's pretty funny how this entire "epic vampire attack" story is really just a thinly veiled attempt to introduce another character to the team. I dunno what's with this Raju guy, but his disciples all seem to be dumb as fuck and really rude! Oh well, at least they have cool powers. I don't really get what the Black stuff was really about throughout the entire two-parter. He just went on and on about his plan, but it wasn't really obvious what was going on. I guess the building is going to come into play in the finale or something. At least after all that droning, they finally revealed his other plan with White. Predictable. The show's better when it focuses on random wacky humor rather than this scheming shit though.
I can't see how this is even remotely true.
It kind of is. Hiyori is basically just the outside character that the show can use to dump exposition on.
Apart from being a love interest I can't remember her doing much except for that stupid
friendship saving, guess Yato's name thing
I don't mind her overall but she is a bit unnecessary. The show would be a lot tighter if she weren't there and just focused on Yuki and Yato's relationship, since that was what drove the show for most of season 1.
Shokugeki no Souma -Ep. 17
At this point I might have to drop this show. Not because it's bad, but because it's really hard for me to give a shit about what's going on.
I had a similar problem several episodes ago, but then characters like Megumi saved the show for me.
Right now it's just character I don't care about fighting against a villain I don't care about over a place I also don't care about.
At this point I might have to drop this show. Not because it's bad, but because it's really hard for me to give a shit about what's going on.
I had a similar problem several episodes ago, but then characters like Megumi saved the show for me.
Right now it's just character I don't care about fighting against a villain I don't care about over a place I also don't care about.
She's necessary though, as she is the only link with the world of the living. If she wasn't in the show, it would be much, much different. Yukine couldn't make a shrine and establish Yato as god or humanize Yato. The fact that she's a potential love interest just adds to her importance. She's the reason that Yato changed and this is especially apparent in S2 finale. Yukine also has some interesting plotlines, but I don't think they're as strong as the stuff with Hiyori, to push the show.
NaDannMaGoGo
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SliceSabre
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It is a glorious fad right now.
Dedication Through Light
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But he was clearly surviving for years before her, I think they even mentioned that. When your only significant contribution to the whole season is saying a name for just 15 seconds of fame, then something is wrong.
Basically the boob window sweater fad has evolved into cat window tank tops/bras.
Dedication Through Light
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Its much better than One Piece. Mashima is a master of friendship. He also knows how to move a plot and keep it from meandering. The characters are also great especially Natsu and Gray.
Im curious of if you will have the same view on One Piece when you reach the current arcs.
SliceSabre
Banned
Don't forget the cat tail as well!
I think in the case of a lot of their titles, that Aniplex won't bother with a home video release at all, and will just make money off streaming them. I'm sure popular stuff will get re-releases at some point down the line, though.
I've seen some without so it depends.
SliceSabre
Banned
I've retweeted a few so you can get the general idea.
The cat tail the is not as critical as the window itself but is a nice cheery on top.
striferser
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Haruchika 2-3
Its more of a discount Hyouka than Hibike Euphonium so far.
I think i'll stick with it to see whatever antics Haru done.
Its more of a discount Hyouka than Hibike Euphonium so far.
I think i'll stick with it to see whatever antics Haru done.
Arslan Senki (TV) - Ep. 1
Not a bad start. The episode did a nice job establishing the setting and characters.
The visuals are a bit lacking at time , but it's by no means a deal breaker.
I tried to watch episode 18 of Shokugeki no Souma, but couldn't finish it.
Sorry, it was a nice ride,but I'm done with this anime.
Also tried to watch Etotama , but I can't stand the CGI at all.
Not a bad start. The episode did a nice job establishing the setting and characters.
The visuals are a bit lacking at time , but it's by no means a deal breaker.
I tried to watch episode 18 of Shokugeki no Souma, but couldn't finish it.
Sorry, it was a nice ride,but I'm done with this anime.
Also tried to watch Etotama , but I can't stand the CGI at all.
Theonik
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Same with the paws. It's not critical but a nice touch. I'm saddened more people haven't incorporated cat socks though.
I mean look at them.
Look at that pure friendship. ;_;
Yeah! YEAH!
I want an anime series following these goblins just trying to live life and be free and happy, as the humans terrorize them. Eventually they're forced to fight back and wipe out the human scourge.
Isn't that what the web series is about?
There's a web series?
I mean look at them.
Look at that pure friendship. ;_;
They probably have a GoblinGAF community.
Cornbread78
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That is how they torture us, just like AnimeGAF when you mess with their waifu's and fav. animes.
Osomatsu-san: 16
Well they certainly had fun with this episode lol.
Ao no Kanata no Four Rhythm: 3
Feels like I missed an episode and Masayas coaching seems useless.
Snow White with the Red Hair S2: 3
Raji with the finger snaps haha but this was a good episode. Wouldnt have thought from the first episodes that Raj would turn out to be an alright character but seems he has changed for the better. Still wondering what the deal with Kazuki is, hopefully its not an annoying reason.
Koyomimonogatari: 3
Been a while since weve had some Araragi and Hachikuji banter.
Well they certainly had fun with this episode lol.
Ao no Kanata no Four Rhythm: 3
Feels like I missed an episode and Masayas coaching seems useless.
Snow White with the Red Hair S2: 3
Raji with the finger snaps haha but this was a good episode. Wouldnt have thought from the first episodes that Raj would turn out to be an alright character but seems he has changed for the better. Still wondering what the deal with Kazuki is, hopefully its not an annoying reason.
Koyomimonogatari: 3
Been a while since weve had some Araragi and Hachikuji banter.
There's a bunch of these "Japanese guy is transported/reincarnated into a fantasy setting" stories where the main character becomes a monster race. But Overlord's the only one like this that's gotten an anime, and the protagonist is usually OP as fuck (something that pervades the entire genre so oh well). I wouldn't be surprised if more of them got an anime eventually, but it'd still probably be trash.
I was so salty I never bought the bluray release Aniplex did for it. It was at a reasonable price.
nintendoman58
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As someone who's still keeping up with the Fairy Tail manga, I'm really dumbfounded on why Mashima hasn't outright done a hentai manga before. The excuses he uses to create fanservice get ridiculous.
There was one arc where one of the fights was against a dragon who had the power to remove people's clothing with its breath.
But yeah, as much as I love Fairy Tail, this is pretty much the mindset someone should go in with if they ever plan on watching it. Most of my fondness of it comes from the fact that it was one of the first shows I really got into when it came to anime.
Haha, well, yeah. I liked Overlord quite a bit actually, but I certainly don't believe it's anything worth noting in the annals of history.
To be clear, when I'm asking for something about goblins being terrorized by humans, I'm asking for it to be done well, not just for it to be an adaptation of another silly LN or whatever. "Transported to fantasy land" aspect is not required, and, in fact, is preferred absent.
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As an aside, I'm still reeling from the Ichimatsu/Karamatsu skit I watched last night. It was fucking hilarious. I have not laughed that hard in a long time. Osomatsu-san continues to impress me. First cour had a few duds, for sure, but they seem to have figured out what works. This cour has been AMAZING.
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