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Winter Anime 2016 |OT| Celebrating the New Year and PSO2's release in the west!
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ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
where da kitsune mimi tho
So, I've been watching Gundam - Iron Blooded Orphans after I heard from someone that it didn't require knowledge of the franchise to enjoy, and it's been way better than what I initially expected.
I really like how there're several scenes that implement "show, don't tell" perfectly, such as when we learn Mikazuki can't read in the context of a conversation that didn't feel like exposition; the mechanic guy passing some written information about the gundam to Mika and going "oh" after a beat felt way more organic than having either one outright state that Miketsuki couldn't read. There were a couple more scenes like that, but the only other one I can remember off the top of my head is the one near the end of the latest episode (#13) when Mika kisses Kuudelia.
Orga kind of reminds me of Kamina in how he puts on a cool front in order to inspire his comrades even when he might not be entirely in favor of something (such as the funeral they ended up holding in EP13). At first I thought his relationship with Mika was going to mirror Kamina's with Simon, but then I realized I couldn't be farther away from the truth and that Mika's actually a kid who has forced to grow up by the environment he was in, and he's more than capable of handling things himself without being downright invincible, as shown in how he reflects on a space pirate's words that Mika might actually enjoy killing people and how he sometimes needs other people to snap him out of going on a murderous rampage.
Also, I freaking love shows that segue into their ending song/credits like this one and JoJo, but Gundam feels even better since many episodes actually continue well into the ending, and only transition to the ED graphics once the episode's scenes are done. That's really, really cool IMO.
The OP, on the other hand, reminds me too much of Log Horizon's (probably the same band?), which I also used to skip more often than not.
I really like how there're several scenes that implement "show, don't tell" perfectly, such as when we learn Mikazuki can't read in the context of a conversation that didn't feel like exposition; the mechanic guy passing some written information about the gundam to Mika and going "oh" after a beat felt way more organic than having either one outright state that Miketsuki couldn't read. There were a couple more scenes like that, but the only other one I can remember off the top of my head is the one near the end of the latest episode (#13) when Mika kisses Kuudelia.
Orga kind of reminds me of Kamina in how he puts on a cool front in order to inspire his comrades even when he might not be entirely in favor of something (such as the funeral they ended up holding in EP13). At first I thought his relationship with Mika was going to mirror Kamina's with Simon, but then I realized I couldn't be farther away from the truth and that Mika's actually a kid who has forced to grow up by the environment he was in, and he's more than capable of handling things himself without being downright invincible, as shown in how he reflects on a space pirate's words that Mika might actually enjoy killing people and how he sometimes needs other people to snap him out of going on a murderous rampage.
Also, I freaking love shows that segue into their ending song/credits like this one and JoJo, but Gundam feels even better since many episodes actually continue well into the ending, and only transition to the ED graphics once the episode's scenes are done. That's really, really cool IMO.
The OP, on the other hand, reminds me too much of Log Horizon's (probably the same band?), which I also used to skip more often than not.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Yup, it's Man on a Mission.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Database was terrible, they should have used Green Tinted Sixties Mind instead
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
The Big O 13
So that was the ending of the show when it was cancelled? That's limp. I expect the three year gap will produce a Code Geass R2-like first episode. I've heard the second half gets fucking weird, and it was already starting to dip there in the last two episodes.
So that was the ending of the show when it was cancelled? That's limp. I expect the three year gap will produce a Code Geass R2-like first episode. I've heard the second half gets fucking weird, and it was already starting to dip there in the last two episodes.
Admiral Woofington
Member
The big o still sounds like a sex and the city term to me.
veloxStrix
Banned
Starting Clannad. Since this is going to be an article piece I might vomit a little bit about each episode as I go on here.
Actually, never mind. I'll start tomorrow since my eyes are broken today. I have the imprint of horizontal bars burnt into my retina or something. I don't even know.
Actually, never mind. I'll start tomorrow since my eyes are broken today. I have the imprint of horizontal bars burnt into my retina or something. I don't even know.
ShinRPGamer
Member
IBO is currently on pace to be the first good Gundam series we've gotten after the failures that were SEED Destiny, 00, and Age (Haven't seen Build Fighters, Try or Reconguista before people ask). I went into it with little expectations and it has exceeded them stride after stride.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
You haven't seen the best Gundam series?
ShinRPGamer
Member
It will be on the watchlist once I clear my backlog a little.
when the emoji standards updated
AquaWateria
Member
Man Noragami Aragato has one of the most catchiest Opening song ever.
Holy shit I've been raping the replay button like crazy. It's just that good. It pretty much has one of the best Openings this year.
Holy shit I've been raping the replay button like crazy. It's just that good. It pretty much has one of the best Openings this year.
AquaWateria
Member
Backlog season at last
Are you not going to watch Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, Erased, or Dimension W?
Dedication Through Light
Member
I just couldnt get into it...meanwhile I kept replaying and still replaying the Heavy Object OP, the song is so good.
what, what , and what?
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
I think I'm just gonna push Dagashi Kashi this season. Hopefully that doesn't blow up in my face Duckroll style.
AquaWateria
Member
How can you not like
🎶Just wanna hold your haaand,
Just wanna hold your hand,
Just wanna hold your haaaaaand🎶
Shows that have great potential for Winter season.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
good things this season:
-Strike Witches event announcing S3 next month
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-Strike Witches event announcing S3 next month
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Admiral Woofington
Member
Can't you read Japanese? We all do
AquaWateria
Member
Well doujins for the series will blow up that's for sure.
I just let duckroll pick shows for me. He's never let me down!
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
That or Galko-chan.
I've never been into Voltron or cared about it but is it an actual anime thing or just aping the style like Avatar? Is it a joint venture? I really don't know.
It's good and silly. There's nothing too extraordinary about it but it does what it does well.
Basileus777
Member
The manga is just ok. I think the anime has the potential to make the material funnier though.
AquaWateria
Member
Also check out Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu which may have good potential as well.
Yeah the tittle is pretty long.
Iron Blooded Orphans has been really good so far, never a dull episode. Always had drama or action going on.
Yes, I've read a few chapters, really good stuff. I believe the anime can do a better job at delivery.
Yes, I've read a few chapters, really good stuff. I believe the anime can do a better job at delivery.
Hellwarden
Member
Should we expect romance in the anime?
Do you know the translation? I might remember it better that way.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
No. The entire concept is an endless stalemate.
Ah, that's good to hear. It seems like the only discourse I've seen around the show has centered around waifus.
TheGreatDirector
Banned
I swear I've heard this exact same summary for a million anime already.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Well, of course. The main girl's design is the most standout thing and every manga chapter's cover page is her playing dressup. That being said, there is a lot of value beyond that.
Ok, I'm calling bullshit. Isn't this the exact same synopsis as Asterix War and Calvary? Am i being tricked?
AquaWateria
Member
Just shorten the title by calling it Rakugo because that's what the series is going to primarily revolve around.
Rakugo is basically a form of Japanese verbal entertainment.
nintendoman58
Member
Your Lie in April - 2
All right, a couple of things.
One, the animation was spectacular...at Kaori's performance in the middle of the episode.
Before and after the performance things looked well...rather cheap to be really honest. :|
Tons of stills, characters looking like blobs at a distance without much movement, etc.
Also, I don't really enjoy it when shows have super meaningful well-paced moments only to immediately transition to super quirky comedy in like a millisecond. It just gives me a sense of mood whiplash.
I do like how there appears to be a decent contrast between Kousei's and Kaori's characters so far, with Kousei having a history of only playing to reach the top due to his mother's control and Kaori just playing for her own enjoyment. So that has me interested.
A better episode than the first one, though I'm still feeling pretty mixed on this show so far.
All right, a couple of things.
One, the animation was spectacular...at Kaori's performance in the middle of the episode.
Before and after the performance things looked well...rather cheap to be really honest. :|
Tons of stills, characters looking like blobs at a distance without much movement, etc.
Also, I don't really enjoy it when shows have super meaningful well-paced moments only to immediately transition to super quirky comedy in like a millisecond. It just gives me a sense of mood whiplash.
I do like how there appears to be a decent contrast between Kousei's and Kaori's characters so far, with Kousei having a history of only playing to reach the top due to his mother's control and Kaori just playing for her own enjoyment. So that has me interested.
A better episode than the first one, though I'm still feeling pretty mixed on this show so far.
Towa no Quon- 2
Didn't really enjoy this one. Kaoru was very annoying. Also the kids not believing him surprised me a bit since everyone there should have abilities and there's a girl going around talking to animals. Very different from plants of course but come on, they couldn't believe it a little bit in that setting?
Hopefully the next ep is better.
Didn't really enjoy this one. Kaoru was very annoying. Also the kids not believing him surprised me a bit since everyone there should have abilities and there's a girl going around talking to animals. Very different from plants of course but come on, they couldn't believe it a little bit in that setting?
Hopefully the next ep is better.
Crash Station
Member
It's a series about a candy-obsessed genki rich girl with an admittedly attractive design.
Beyond the premise, it's generic slice of life.
Lol alright I'll go with that.
Its more like Battle of the Planets. A recut anime.
At least thats what the original was.
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