hosannainexcelsis
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Winter Anime 2016 |OT| Celebrating the New Year and PSO2's release in the west!
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The thing I hate the most about gifs is when they've got a filter smeared on them that makes them look worse than the actual show.
That's true. And the voice acting is pretty good as well.
Inconsistent character design and bad animations are the issues. Also, Aqua's skirt is kinda... short?
Also, Aqua's skirt is kinda... short?
this is good
AquaWateria
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Why are people talking about me?
Also what's up with the skirt.
Also what's up with the skirt.
The finger seems to becoming popular too. I wonder what the 3rd episode will have.
PdotMichael
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20 years later... making Matrix visual references is cool again.
Admiral Woofington
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The Matrix? jesus was this written in the 90s?
What is this 1962?
What is this 1962?
MetroidPrimeRib
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Doujin artists take bait faster then anyone can think
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What I really liked about this, apart from the obviously great direction, was the was the protagonist reminisced about his time as a child. It made him feel a lot more human and relate-able than a lot of anime protagonists.
Also on a somewhat unrelated note - can someone explain what the deal is with CG cars in anime? I believe the episode had one, as did Dimension W and a lot of other shows I watched, and I don't understand it. I mean, I'd imagine cars would be pretty easy to animate using normal animation and yet CG cars keep popping up.
What I really liked about this, apart from the obviously great direction, was the was the protagonist reminisced about his time as a child. It made him feel a lot more human and relate-able than a lot of anime protagonists.
Also on a somewhat unrelated note - can someone explain what the deal is with CG cars in anime? I believe the episode had one, as did Dimension W and a lot of other shows I watched, and I don't understand it. I mean, I'd imagine cars would be pretty easy to animate using normal animation and yet CG cars keep popping up.
Turin Turambar
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Kono Subarashii 01
The idea of making a kind of parody of lost-in-MMO/RPG stories is good, given the abundance of this type of anime in the last year, and the twist of him dragging the goddess with her was ok.
But you can't live of good intentions. This wasn't good. It's a ugly series to look at lots of times, the sound editing and music are forgettable, the fanservice is horrible (man, I remember the times where yeah, there was fanservice in anime, but it was super brief moments, now it's like 20% of the footage), the direction is mediocre, and even more importantly, as a comedy series it fails because most of the jokes fell flat
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I'm happy to be wrong, as this episode shows how the series it's better than something "slightly above average". A strong hand in the direction and good characterization of children without falling into unrealistic portrayals, while teasing future developments wins the day.
The idea of making a kind of parody of lost-in-MMO/RPG stories is good, given the abundance of this type of anime in the last year, and the twist of him dragging the goddess with her was ok.
But you can't live of good intentions. This wasn't good. It's a ugly series to look at lots of times, the sound editing and music are forgettable, the fanservice is horrible (man, I remember the times where yeah, there was fanservice in anime, but it was super brief moments, now it's like 20% of the footage), the direction is mediocre, and even more importantly, as a comedy series it fails because most of the jokes fell flat
(though the final one, with them working and living a normal life and then remembering they were supposed to be adventurers was amusing).
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I'm happy to be wrong, as this episode shows how the series it's better than something "slightly above average". A strong hand in the direction and good characterization of children without falling into unrealistic portrayals, while teasing future developments wins the day.
Dedication Through Light
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are animated jay pegs not a thing?
animated pngs
The Boy and the Beast
Started off well but jumped the shark midway, except it was a whale in this case. It wasn't well written at all.
CG crowds and effects were pretty awful as well, and there were a lot of them. Disapointing after Wold Children, it really is the worst Hosoda movie.
Started off well but jumped the shark midway, except it was a whale in this case. It wasn't well written at all.
CG crowds and effects were pretty awful as well, and there were a lot of them. Disapointing after Wold Children, it really is the worst Hosoda movie.
Cornbread78
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Why are people talking about me?
Also what's up with the skirt.
Just search for Konosuba images online, lol
Admiral Woofington
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Ojisan to Marshmallow 2
The guy on the phone's perverted face was amazing, loving this show. The short format makes it work though, this would crash and burn if it was 20 minutes of dense main character not getting that the cute coworker wants him.
The guy on the phone's perverted face was amazing, loving this show. The short format makes it work though, this would crash and burn if it was 20 minutes of dense main character not getting that the cute coworker wants him.
I'm mostly interested in shows that focus on character development, so I guess romance works for me as long as the show isn't a romcom (slapstick comedy and abrupt tone changes really sour me on shows). It's probably the same reason I'm enjoying Gundam:IBO even though I never cared that much about giant mechas, but well-handled storytelling that explores and develops its cast is something I love seeing in shows. That's the reason why I often praise series such as Monogatari, Kokoro Connect, Moryou no Hako, Cowboy Bebop, Paranoia Agent, Space Brothers, Shirobako, Baccano, Higurashi and Non Non Biyori (as well as Humanity Has Declined as an outlier), and why I was really happy to find Say "I love you" thanks to this thread.
Then again, that doesn't mean I can't bring myself to enjoy "simpler" shows such as JoJo, KLK, Nozaki-kun or even To Love Ru, but I often feel I've got to be in a particular mood in order to actually enjoy them. Oddly enough, the same happens to me with Mushi-shi, which I just can't bring myself to enjoy at times despite regarding it highly.
I guess I'm fine with any genre as long as it's well-done and doesn't give me too many mixed signals of what it wants to do with its plot and characters. Having recently branched into romance with this show and mecha shows with IBO, I'd really like to get more recommendations for stuff I might be missing out on simply due to how I tend to overlook particular genres, with sports shows as a prime example.
The first episode was actually fairly well animated though.
hosannainexcelsis
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Anything in particular besides sports shows you're looking for? I'm not an expert on that front, but I can at least recommend Haikyuu and Yowamushi Pedal as worth investigating (I'm assuming you've already seen Yuasa's Ping Pong). Haikyuu in particular should satisfy you on the character front.
Joe Molotov
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Peach Girl, it's so good but so frustrating cuz Sae is such a hoebag.
Yeah. I liked it to, but really I like a lot of these kinds of things. Loved both Kimi ni Todoke and Love Complex for instance (though the guy in the latter was maddening). Was interesting to see Kimi disliked...I'd not seen that before.
Dedication Through Light
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Please watch Haikyuu!! and Ace of Diamond.
MikeHattsu
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Dang. Disappointing to hear.
I guess Hajime ni Ippo is the de facto recommendation for a well thought out character driven sports series. Ping Pong which someone just did a really great write-up on is also fantastic
Welcome to the N.H.K is a show i can't recommend enough. Itll run you through the complete gauntlet of emotions.
Since you liked non non biyori maybe try barakamon, usagi drop or azumanga diaoh.
Admiral Woofington
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Erased 02
Unlike the title, my hopes for the show remain firm. Fantastic second episode, and honestly the show being based off a socially inept/introvert kid trying his hardest to pretend to be extroverted hits home as that's the story of my life haha. Even if it remains in the children years I'll love the shit out of it tbh, the mood dialogue and narration by the lead has been on point. Guy's first voice acting role right? He's doing a phenomenal job.
Unlike the title, my hopes for the show remain firm. Fantastic second episode, and honestly the show being based off a socially inept/introvert kid trying his hardest to pretend to be extroverted hits home as that's the story of my life haha. Even if it remains in the children years I'll love the shit out of it tbh, the mood dialogue and narration by the lead has been on point. Guy's first voice acting role right? He's doing a phenomenal job.
AquaWateria
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He's done Live Action from what I hear which is why his voice is so fresh. It's probably why his voice doesn't sound like the usual over the top anime voice you hear in a lot of anime. He's probably putting his experience with Live Action into the voice acting.
hosannainexcelsis
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The voice actor for 29 year old Satoru has not done any anime work before, but is a veteran actor in live action TV dramas and film. Just as with the heroine of Mysterious Girlfriend X, it's easy to tell he doesn't come from the world of anime voice acting, as his acting is not as stylized.
Admiral Woofington
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Can't believe I'm saying this but DEEN has actually made a show that made me laugh. I'm glad there's a show that'll parody SAO and these other MMO shows since its been needed for a while now. I'm glad we have our heroes act like dicks and be mean to each other in a comedic way. There were tons of great moments like how our MC pissed himself to death or the montage at the end. It's an ugly show overall but the VA's and writing made it great. One of my favorite episodes of the season.
veloxStrix
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Their is a really slick match cut in Erased, where they talk about getting Satoru and Kayo to meet and he gets shoved into the next scene. Does anyone have a gif of that? I'd make one myself but I'm at work.
Admiral Woofington
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Btw has anyone watched the GTO 2012 drama? Is it any good?
NaDannMaGoGo
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Wanted to check that out, too! Hope I like that one, at least. Well, haven't continued Lovely Complex, yet. That one is still running strong after 3 episodes.
AquaWateria
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Don't fucking jinx it damnit.
I'm tired of seeing shows with promising starts just to only go downhill.
Admiral Woofington
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but they've already said the anime will end similarly to the manga
hosannainexcelsis
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The manga is ending soon, and the director of the anime confirmed on Twitter that the anime will adapt the entire manga, including the ending.
AquaWateria
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Well it's been announced that the anime will have the manga's ending. So basically it'll end in the same month as the manga.
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This was a more straightforward Tokusatsu-style episodic plot and they did start to focus a little more on establishing one or two characters as individuals, aside from the silly jokes. That's not a bad idea since the cast needs it. There were still a few mildly amusing gags to go around, so no changes on that front. Storyboards and general animation quality took a hit, but I felt the pacing and narrative structure were better. The battle in the second half had a couple of nice 3D action moments thanks to Orange, though the stakes continue to be fairly low. It's still probably too lighthearted and relaxed for those who either want a more over-the-top comedy or something more substantial.
This was a more straightforward Tokusatsu-style episodic plot and they did start to focus a little more on establishing one or two characters as individuals, aside from the silly jokes. That's not a bad idea since the cast needs it. There were still a few mildly amusing gags to go around, so no changes on that front. Storyboards and general animation quality took a hit, but I felt the pacing and narrative structure were better. The battle in the second half had a couple of nice 3D action moments thanks to Orange, though the stakes continue to be fairly low. It's still probably too lighthearted and relaxed for those who either want a more over-the-top comedy or something more substantial.
AquaWateria
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So I'm guessing the Ghibli Movie "When Marnie Was There" won't win this year but Inside Out will....
Why are the Academy Awards a joke? Seriously Spirited Away lucked out.
Why are the Academy Awards a joke? Seriously Spirited Away lucked out.
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