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[hosannainexcelsis]

I actually think it looks very stylish. It's no Ping Pong levels of rugged in my eyes.

Ping Pong is pretty stylish too! It just had a very rushed production, so the animation wasn't as good as Mob Psycho 100's animation should be.

Rakugo seems kinda like Hyouge Mono, a show that will only do well because the few people who watched it think very, very highly of it.

Rakugo is much better than Hyouge Mono though, especially in the music and sound direction department.

 

[Crash Station]

I don't think it's absurd to say ONE's intentionally sketchy art style has less wide appeal than the well done, but more standard Murata art style. Hopefully people will keep an open mind and try it anyway, but I've definitely seen people on Twitter and elsewhere say it's a turn-off.

 

[Crash Station]

Ping Pong did fine. Don't think many people will have a problem with how Mob Psycho looks as long as the PV is any indication.

Ping Pong did not breach the mainstream like OPM and AoT did, even if it did get AOTY here.

That being said, Mob Psycho will do fine.

 

[Cornbread78]

Rakugo could scare people off. Episode 1 is almost an hour long, and although I liked how rich it was culturally, some may not enjoy the rakugo itself. If you watch episode 1 and like what you saw though, it only gets better every episode.

I still haven't gone back and finished ep.1. Someday I will, but...

 

[Narag]

Word of Mouth would carry it far, but I doubt its something that would find people willing to stick with it beyond episode one or to really suggest it to people since for much of the anime the characters are just sitting there.

Anime characters just sitting there is the best though. Best ep of Perfect Insider was just people sitting there and what do we remember about Fate/Zero? Nothing aside from two things:

• Gilgamesh and Kirei just sitting there
• Saber, Gilgamesh, and Rider just sitting there.

No one's certain what actually happened in Fate/Zero beyond that.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Anime characters just sitting there is the best though. Best ep of Perfect Insider was just people sitting there and what do we remember about Fate/Zero? Nothing aside from two things:

• Gilgamesh and Kirei just sitting there
• Saber, Gilgamesh, and Rider just sitting there.

No one's certain what actually happened in Fate/Zero beyond that.

sounds like you should watch monogatari

 

[Narag]

sounds like you should watch monogatari

After I read Kizu!

 

[TUSR]

sounds like you should watch monogatari

.

 

[names2hard4you]

That's why it'll only do well in the "monocle" vote. Low-key character drama steeped in Japanese history and a specific cultural entertainment practice is not what most Western anime fans are looking for.

Yeah this is true. I still think a lot of people that both post and watch this thread know about the show at the very least, and hopefully they feel inclined to give it a shot after we give it our final verdict. By no means do I consider myself to be a "monocle" viewer, everyone knows I'm super casual with my shows, and I'm still loving it. It's just the barrier of entry really. That first wall that is the 60min pilot episode is really what might scare people off. I know it did so to many of my buddies in school.

EDIT:

I still haven't gone back and finished ep.1. Someday I will, but...

There it is, proved my point. You should really sit down and watch it Corn. Believe me when I tell you you will love this show. These last few episodes have been on fucking point.

Ping Pong is pretty stylish too! It just had a very rushed production, so the animation wasn't as good as Mob Psycho 100's animation should be.

I tried man, I really did. I am not too picky with how things look, but it was waaay too rough for me. It was distracting. I bet there is a phenomenal show under that, but I just couldn't do it. Maybe one day down the road I'll give it another shot.

 

[SliceSabre]

Will Rakugo be the Yamato 2199 of 2016?

 

[ZachDeKoromaru]

sounds like you should watch monogatari

how he hasn't with Black Hanekawa being there from the beginning is baffling.

 

[Narag]

how he hasn't with Black Hanekawa being there from the beginning is baffling.

I watched the #tsubabowl on sunday night.

 

[ZachDeKoromaru]

I watched the #tsubabowl on sunday night.

best halftime show in half a century

 

[Jarmel]

I don't think it's absurd to say ONE's intentionally sketchy art style has less wide appeal than the well done, but more standard Murata art style. Hopefully people will keep an open mind and try it anyway, but I've definitely seen people on Twitter and elsewhere say it's a turn-off.

"Looks like a five year old drew it."

 

[Narag]

best halftime show in half a century

I think i'd have enjoyed this more if the general concept hadn't been poisoned some weeks back.

"Looks like a five year old drew it."

People thought five year olds animated Kaguya and that turned out ok.

 

[ZachDeKoromaru]

I think i'd have enjoyed this more if the general concept hadn't been poisoned some weeks back.

Azusa Tadokoro and by extension Ruru don't poison anything!

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Yeah this is true. I still think a lot of people that both post and watch this thread know about the show at the very least, and hopefully they feel inclined to give it a shot after we give it our final verdict. By no means do I consider myself to be a "monocle" viewer, everyone knows I'm super casual with my shows, and I'm still loving it. It's just the barrier of entry really. That first wall that is the 60min pilot episode is really what might scare people off. I know it did so to many of my buddies in school.

Just wait until they release the full 88-minute version of the first episode on BD!

I tried man, I really did. I am not too picky with how things look, but it was waaay too rough for me. It was distracting. I bet there is a phenomenal show under that, but I just couldn't do it. Maybe one day down the road I'll give it another shot.

Hope you can get into it eventually!

 

[Admiral Woofington]

at least MP100 looks better than that ugly show about table tennis

 

[Grexeno]

Will Rakugo be the Yamato 2199 of 2016?

It could. However, the hour-long first episode is probably a bigger barrier to entry than Yamato not being legally available for streaming.

 

[Line_HTX]

This is what everyone can look forward to in Keijo (slight spoilers and NSFW because ass).

Unlimited... Booty Works?

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Will Rakugo be the Yamato 2199 of 2016?

I still remember when there were only like three people watching yamato 2199.

 

[duckroll]

Will Rakugo be the Yamato 2199 of 2016?

No. Even if it somehow wins it'll just be the Hyouka of 2016.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Spring anime I'm giving a chance:

Boku no Hero: I'm not as enamored with the source material as some posters but I'm willing to give it a shot as a dependable if not really exceptional popcorn anime.
Bungou Stray Dogs: I'm really just giving this a chance because it's Bones. The PV looked mediocre but we'll see.
Concrete Revolutio 2: I need to blast through season 1
Flying Witch: Looks charming enough
JOJO PART 4: Yesssssssss. The first post part 3 jojo animation ever. Don't let me down David Pro.
Joker Game: Pre-WWII spy thriller? Uh, hell yeah
Koutetsujou no Kabaneri: Tetsurou Araki directed shows are like downing a whole pack of sour patch kids in one setting; It tastes good for the split second you experience them, and immediately afterwards you feel woozy and question if it was a good idea.
Uchuu Patrol Luluco: Imaishi directed tv shorts. We'll see how it goes.

Everything else depends on impressions.

 

[Narag]

My spring watchlist is as follows:

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

My spring watchlist is as follows:

You're not watching Concrete Revolutio season 2?

 

[Line_HTX]

My spring watchlist is as follows:

Well? Where is it? I thought you were all in for ConRevo S2?

 

[Squishy3]

The only thing I know for sure I'm watching is Jojo's and Boku No Hero Academia.

 

[TUSR]

 

[ZachDeKoromaru]

My spring watchlist is as follows:

resting up for Strike Witches 3 in the summer I see.

 

[Clov]

The teaser PV, as simple as it is, has a nice relaxing atmosphere (that music!), which the Non Non Biyori director seems like a good choice to pull off. It won't be anything flashy, but it could be a very pleasant healing watch.

Oh, looks nice! I definitely could use something laid back, if it's anything like Non Non Biyori in tone it will be. Seems like the characters will look pretty cute too, so I might as well add it to the watch list.

On the topic of Mob Psycho 100, is it weird that I have zero interest in One Punch Man but think that Mob Psycho looks pretty neat? Nothing in OPM outside of the animation stands out to me, but Mob Psycho catches my attention with its art style right away. Maybe it's just me.

 

[Line_HTX]

 

[AquaWateria]

I know what can give Mob Psycho 100 a run for its money.

Handa-kun the prequel to Barakamon..... Lol

Honestly though I really do love the source material since it's the epitome of misunderstandings.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

oh right and Mob Psycho 100, duh.

 

[Puruzi]

Oh, looks nice! I definitely could use something laid back, if it's anything like Non Non Biyori in tone it will be. Seems like the characters will look pretty cute too, so I might as well add it to the watch list.

On the topic of Mob Psycho 100, is it weird that I have zero interest in One Punch Man but think that Mob Psycho looks pretty neat? Nothing in OPM outside of the animation stands out to me, but Mob Psycho catches my attention with its art style right away. Maybe it's just me.

Mob's style is godlike

 

[AquaWateria]

Oh, looks nice! I definitely could use something laid back, if it's anything like Non Non Biyori in tone it will be. Seems like the characters will look pretty cute too, so I might as well add it to the watch list.

On the topic of Mob Psycho 100, is it weird that I have zero interest in One Punch Man but think that Mob Psycho looks pretty neat? Nothing in OPM outside of the animation stands out to me, but Mob Psycho catches my attention with its art style right away. Maybe it's just me.

It's not weird since Mob is superior to OPM in every way. There's a reason why ONE the creator puts all his effort into Mob instead of OPM.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

oh right and Mob Psycho 100, duh.

Not spring

It's not weird since Mob is superior to OPM in every way. There's a reason why ONE the creator puts all his effort into Mob instead of OPM.

people keep saying this but Ive never seen any evidence

 

[Cornbread78]

My spring watchlist is as follows:

I agree with this post, lol.


I'll find something...

Maybe butt wrestling for the lulz..

 

[TUSR]

I agree with this post, lol.


I'll find something...

cornbread its your job to find the next konosuba for me

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

My spring watchlist is as follows:

Wow you aren't watching JoJo either? Betrayed by Duckroll and Narag, you Bones stans never stop

 

[ibyea]

What is this Mob Psycho anime and why should I be excited?

 

[Sibersk Esto]

I agree with this post, lol.


I'll find something...

Maybe butt wrestling for the lulz..

I thought you would at least be into flying witch

What is this Mob Psycho anime and why should I be excited?

Adaptation of a good coming of age story with psychic battles with a unique look made by the creator of one punch man and adapted by a talented staff.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

tried watching Rakugo

I can see why it appeals to people but it just isn't doing it for me after 3 episodes.

 

[Crash Station]

On the topic of Mob Psycho 100, is it weird that I have zero interest in One Punch Man but think that Mob Psycho looks pretty neat? Nothing in OPM outside of the animation stands out to me, but Mob Psycho catches my attention with its art style right away. Maybe it's just me.

If it's just the art, sure, but I think someone that likes Mob and doesn't like a thing about OPM (and vice versa) would be rare. While different beasts, the story beats are comparable and in a few arcs, the aesops are pretty much identical. Action and framing are also very similar, with slightly more variety in Mob.

It's not weird since Mob is superior to OPM in every way. There's a reason why ONE the creator puts all his effort into Mob instead of OPM.

He puts all his effort into Mob because he's serialized, whereas OPM is still a free webcomic.

OPM is for fun while Mob is for money.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

What is this Mob Psycho anime and why should I be excited?

Did you watch the trailer? That should tell you whether you should be excited or not.

 

[AquaWateria]

If it's just the art, sure, but I think someone that likes Mob and doesn't like a thing about OPM (and vice versa) would be rare. While different beasts, the story beats are comparable and in a few arcs, the aesops are pretty much identical. Action and framing are also very similar, with slightly more variety in Mob.



He puts all his effort into Mob because he's serialized, whereas OPM is still a free webcomic.

OPM is for fun while Mob is for money.

It's honestly not rare for someone to like one but not the other. For instance I vastly prefer the characters of Mob than OPM since the latter are completely one dimensional other than Saitama. Also majority of the time Mob doesn't focus on action like OPM which is nonstop action.

I prefer Mob a lot and don't find OPM all that entertaining. It's probably because the comedy runs dry very quickly.

 

[ibyea]

Did you watch the trailer? That should tell you whether you should be excited or not.

Looks interesting. I guess I will give it a try.

 

[names2hard4you]

"Looks like a five year old drew it."

10/10

Just wait until they release the full 88-minute version of the first episode on BD!

Hope you can get into it eventually!

Ouuu first time I heard of this? And yeah it seems to be quite the hit around these parts. But I have a lot of stuff that AnimeGAF considers "good" to go through. Classics and stuff, so that's just another one to add on to the pile.

As for potential Spring stuff since you guys brought it up, I see a few things that I am interested in already:

- Bungou Stray Dogs
- Flying Witch
- Joker Game
- Kiznaiver
- Mayoyiga
- My Hero Academia
- Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge

 

[Cornbread78]

cornbread its your job to find the next konosuba for me

Yeah, I'll work on that, lol.

I thought you would at least be into flying witch

Flying Witch?

 

[Jintor]

ahh cornbread has a new avatar ahhhhhh

 

[Line_HTX]

Kiritobread is my source and go-to guy for the trashy anime.