NCR Redslayer
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Part 3 is all about figuring out how you can possibly punch your way out a situation.
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Winter Anime 2016 |OT2| Bellariology, Puellology and Simulacrumology
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victreeb3l
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Phantom World 13 was amazing. Holy shit those fight scenes! The last few episodes have been awesome. Nice way to end the season.
Hope we get S2. Episodic or not, dont want some of these nice character designs to go to waste.
Hope we get S2. Episodic or not, dont want some of these nice character designs to go to waste.
Lol this second half sure making them work for it though.
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
The final battle is all about punching the unpunchable.
I'm not sure you actually want S2, if you missed the spoiler talk on the last page for the light novels.
Admiral Woofington
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when's the new season start again?
MetroidPrimeRib
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JoJo starts on Friday. I don't think anything starts tomorrow.
NCR Redslayer
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Doesnt terraformars Revenge start tomorrow?
MetroidPrimeRib
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hosannainexcelsis
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House of Five Leaves 11
Hmm, so we see Jin at the Saint's residence, and he still seems totally clueless as to where to find Sei. But then we next see him showing up behind Yaichi/Sei on some random path and attacking him. The disconnect between these two scenes bothers me; if you're going to go to the trouble of having Jin at the Saint's and people deliberately concealing the truth from him, you can't just have him discover the truth offscreen in a totally unexplained manner.
I'm also not too fond of Yaichi's backstory. Enjoying pointless cruelty is a valid character trait, but his actions in that scene don't completely make sense with the rest of his character story before and after the event.
Hmm, so we see Jin at the Saint's residence, and he still seems totally clueless as to where to find Sei. But then we next see him showing up behind Yaichi/Sei on some random path and attacking him. The disconnect between these two scenes bothers me; if you're going to go to the trouble of having Jin at the Saint's and people deliberately concealing the truth from him, you can't just have him discover the truth offscreen in a totally unexplained manner.
I'm also not too fond of Yaichi's backstory. Enjoying pointless cruelty is a valid character trait, but his actions in that scene don't completely make sense with the rest of his character story before and after the event.
Aaronrules380
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Terraformars starts Friday around the same time as JoJo. The first show of the season is Ushio and Tora S2, which is Friday Morning in America
Aikatsu 177
The queen is dead. Long live the queen. Last episode was one of the very few times an anime has managed to make me feel down and salty. Aikatsu of all things. I don't know whether that says more about the show or me. Like how did Akari pull off a SA appeal when Sumire trained way more for it? Here it looked like she just strolled in and did it because she's the main character. Urgh, whatever. At least Sumire still placed high despite blowing it. Good speeches from everyone, but Ichigo must be the happiest. Her choice was validated for sure. Kind of an anti-climatic coronation, though that was to be expected when it was obvious what was happening last week. Just one more episode and Aikatsu is finished. Kind of sad seeing how late I got into the show. Well, it's not really ending, so I'm all for a relaunch.
In season 2 Akari was far and away the best part of the show. In season 4 Akari is the reason I want to move on as fast as possible. Funny how that works.
The queen is dead. Long live the queen. Last episode was one of the very few times an anime has managed to make me feel down and salty. Aikatsu of all things. I don't know whether that says more about the show or me. Like how did Akari pull off a SA appeal when Sumire trained way more for it? Here it looked like she just strolled in and did it because she's the main character. Urgh, whatever. At least Sumire still placed high despite blowing it. Good speeches from everyone, but Ichigo must be the happiest. Her choice was validated for sure. Kind of an anti-climatic coronation, though that was to be expected when it was obvious what was happening last week. Just one more episode and Aikatsu is finished. Kind of sad seeing how late I got into the show. Well, it's not really ending, so I'm all for a relaunch.
In season 2 Akari was far and away the best part of the show. In season 4 Akari is the reason I want to move on as fast as possible. Funny how that works.
Still a ways off but should reach it before Diamond starts.
hosannainexcelsis
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No. New shows start April 1:
Mayoiga
Space Patrol Luluco
Ushio and Tora
Kagewani
Jojo: Diamond is Unbreakable
Terra Formars: Revenge
April 2:
Bonobono
Future Card Buddyfight DDD
Ace Attorney
Asterisk War
Ragnastrike Angels
Endride
April 3:
Duel Masters VSRF
My Hero Academia
Pan de Peace
Macross Delta
Concrete Revolutio
Kumamiko
Re:Zero
etc...
So reflecting on it I'm not sure the second season of Haikyuu was stronger than the first season. The first half was definitely better than S1's first half but the second half was weaker despite a few standout episodes. Ultimately it doesn't matter that much because both seasons are outstanding but just some ruminations on my part.
MetroidPrimeRib
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I forgot Macross Delta even existed and I watched that terrible Episode 0.
The biggest disappointment for me with Macross Delta is that the music isn't even going to be at the Sheryl bootlicking level. I'm not expecting anything close to "What about my star?" from that composer list.
Cornbread78
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I'm a nobody, don't worry about me. The real insider's/VIPS don't get these tags. This is for salesGAF reasons, lol.
Ah My Buddha ep.4-6
They masked the episodic approach eary, bit now it is glaring. Ep 4-5 were pretty boring, then we got the terrible tentacle monster attack..O well, halfway there, I can endure.
victreeb3l
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victreeb3l
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Cornbread78
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Well, Hollow Fragments is one the highest selling PSN Vita games ever.
ShinRPGamer
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Help me out here Anime GAF. Should I stick with my $200 (260 CAD) Pledge for Escaflowne's kickstarter or should I drop down to $175 (227 CAD)?
Edit: $200 has the complete soundtrack. 175 does not. Otherwise they are the same.
Edit: $200 has the complete soundtrack. 175 does not. Otherwise they are the same.
Pull all your money out and don't get scammed.
I don't think it's the complete soundtrack (which was many CDs); it sounds like the Lovers Only soundtrack. Though it's hard to find that one new these days, it's not too hard to find used for cheaper.
hosannainexcelsis
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House of Five Leaves 12 END
This is perhaps the best episode in terms of achieving the perfect atmosphere. As Yaichi retreats inwards, the pacing becomes even slower, the dialogue more sparse, the direction more reflective, the colors duller. It makes for a good climax that stays true to the introverted nature of the show. The release after the grave visit, particularly the very final scene, is cathartic in an understated manner. Mochizuki did a good job seeing this intimate character drama through to a satisfying end that feels complete in itself. It even had a direct callback to the first episode.
So while there are various minor qualms I have with some of the decisions the anime staff made (never did get over those green flashbacks), overall this is an excellent show that I wholeheartedly endorse. The approach it takes to storytelling greatly appeals to me.
This is perhaps the best episode in terms of achieving the perfect atmosphere. As Yaichi retreats inwards, the pacing becomes even slower, the dialogue more sparse, the direction more reflective, the colors duller. It makes for a good climax that stays true to the introverted nature of the show. The release after the grave visit, particularly the very final scene, is cathartic in an understated manner. Mochizuki did a good job seeing this intimate character drama through to a satisfying end that feels complete in itself. It even had a direct callback to the first episode.
So while there are various minor qualms I have with some of the decisions the anime staff made (never did get over those green flashbacks), overall this is an excellent show that I wholeheartedly endorse. The approach it takes to storytelling greatly appeals to me.
ShinRPGamer
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Somehow I knew this was going to be the first reply.
Interesting. I think I'll just drop to 175 then. Saves me some money and I might not use it after burning the CD to my computer.
Yeah. I much preferred that show. Its actually the trigger show I've liked most. Annoyed there is no S2 or even a book translation.
MetroidPrimeRib
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The Rose of Versailles 36
I got a bad feeling about this.
I got a bad feeling about this.
phoenix296
Member
Caught up with Rakugo. First anime I've watched in months and it is amazing. However the end of episode 12. Wat.
Are they even available or did you read a summary?
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Gotta remember that the entire flashback is Kiku telling the story.
Admiral Woofington
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part of me wants to watch Phantom World and take a shot everytime I'm disappointed they did that show.
victreeb3l
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Why? It has awesome animation and nice character designs. You have surely watched far worse shows.
some people like actual stories, character development, and plot progression
The ridiculousness of Funimation doing a Kickstarter aside, why not just wait for the normal retail release? It'll save you a lot of money given how bad the CAD is right now.
hosannainexcelsis
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If you search back through the thread you'll see some useful discussion of this issue.
victreeb3l
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I have no problems with another season or two of Free! Kyo Ani needs to do more sports shows.
Beyond the Boundary was a legitimate waste of time though. Thats the one time I cant excuse a show no matter how pretty it is or how awesome the action was.
PW has character development but it is pretty weak in having an overarching plot. Even though it was pretty episodic, most of the episodes had a good message or story though.
And it was actually funny.
I do feel like it was a missed opportunity since they could have done so much more with the setting.
Admiral Woofington
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I can't be disappointed they waste talent on these shows then? It's not like I have particular love for any of the above.
Well thats what they all are, romcoms.
Hellwarden
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There are legitimate reasons to criticize Funimation but I don't think this is one of them.
Funimation isn't a large company. Around 200 people work there. It's not a large company, and kickstarter has long since jettisoned the idea that it's only for small undiscovered faces and talent.
It can't hold onto that ideal when Koji Igarashi and Keiji Inafune are kickstarting things.
Dedication Through Light
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Omg I need the FF15 anime now, Prompto and Nocto look so good.
Basileus777
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Free anime guys.
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