GoldCrusader
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Winter Anime 2017 |OT| John Wick cleaning up KyoAni's mess
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MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Descending Stories 08
Cranky Old Man : You damn kids. let me die already
Damn Kids : Never. Fuck you old man
Cranky Old Man : You damn kids. let me die already
Damn Kids : Never. Fuck you old man
They're a team and will be inseparable from being the best together.
nintendoman58
Member
Well, I'm not one for usually calling people out but you did once describe the thread as "toxic" before, and you have a general policy of: "If AnimeGAF hates it, it must be good".
I dunno, but I feel like anyone who holds a contrarian viewpoint like that probably doesn't think very highly of the thread.
Yeah but purple will still be best.
He's fine. He engages people, makes recs, and isn't afraid to toss out some criticism now and then.
I guess we're now enemies.
I hold a viewpoint similar to that and I think this thread is fun as well
I know if the majority of animegaf likes something I will likely hate it. (If I had my way all 4 girls in a club shows would be banned MWA HA HA HA HA)
and if the majority of animegaf hates something and it doesn't look like crap to me, I will likely at least enjoy it
SliceSabre
Banned
Gantz: O (Narag Recommendation)
Most I'd ever seen about Gantz were random manga/anime shots of dudes and chicks fucking the shit out of each other and over the top violence with very little context of what was going on in the story.
Well the over the top violence was still present in this movie, sans the sex and I still have no fucking clue about what exactly is going on in this game. But I didn't think about it too much while they were dicing up youkai monsters. They kept the action going strong and the boss monster was a blast.
Most I'd ever seen about Gantz were random manga/anime shots of dudes and chicks fucking the shit out of each other and over the top violence with very little context of what was going on in the story.
Well the over the top violence was still present in this movie, sans the sex and I still have no fucking clue about what exactly is going on in this game. But I didn't think about it too much while they were dicing up youkai monsters. They kept the action going strong and the boss monster was a blast.
GoldCrusader
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Well yes I do think the thread can get a little to negative for my taste sometimes, but that doesn't mean I don't like conversing with people about it still. Also about my *policy*, that's because I know that some people here just don't have the same tastes as me(usually hating what I like) and can be kind of hyperbolic, so them being negative about a show as me automaticly wondering if I'll like it. But that's what opinions are and I don't consider anyone an ennemy of mine because of it really lol.
GoldCrusader
Member
I'm not that contrarian lol.
yup, only select people are people I can trust when it comes to recommendations in here. the rest of you think that mob psycho is better than one punch man
Don't
Tell
Lies
:3
Cornbread78
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Princess Nine ep.8-9
The competition with Izumi was really well done. A little drama mixed in for flare but it was a pretty good build-up and finale. Good stuff.
The competition with Izumi was really well done. A little drama mixed in for flare but it was a pretty good build-up and finale. Good stuff.
You already know all there is to know about the series. There's nothing beyond that.
Admiral Woofington
Member
My favorite part of the latest Rakugo is when she leans her head against his back. Their loving banter melts my heart. It's a married couple that is falling in love while being married and I just want to hug them.
nintendoman58
Member
This wasn't really me saying he wasn't fine than it was me observing the contrarian posts he'd often make in regards to what's good/what's not good and remembering his earlier statements about the thread.
I didn't mean to imply that you didn't enjoy conversing with people here. If you got that impression, sorry. I just couldn't help but notice that every time the majority of the thread came to a general consensus on a show, you'd often take the opposite position like, 90% of the time.
Not that there's anything wrong with that, mind you. Like you said, that's what opinions are.
Dedication Through Light
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BEYBLADE #23 Showdown in Vegas
Its always a great episode when Kai actually gets to play. Major points for Emily for bringing up the friendship aspect and getting him to really think long and hard about his relationship with his teammates. I hope he decides to actually get closer to them someday.
Its always a great episode when Kai actually gets to play. Major points for Emily for bringing up the friendship aspect and getting him to really think long and hard about his relationship with his teammates. I hope he decides to actually get closer to them someday.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Dai Guard Episode 22
I love how we can always count on Akagi to give a good friendship speech. His time piloting with the random manual only dude was hilarious. The line about this is a robot not a cuisinart was lol.
Wait it wasnt a dream? what. they actually got hurt?
I love how we can always count on Akagi to give a good friendship speech. His time piloting with the random manual only dude was hilarious. The line about this is a robot not a cuisinart was lol.
OniBarubary
Banned
I think a lot of what makes Crazy no Honkeys work is that even with as melodramatic as it is with somewhat (somewhat) restrained direction, a lot of people can see parts of their own stupid past in the characters and situations even if they're not 1 to 1 and it kinda dregs up a lot of shit for people.
Lord knows I've been in a situation like one in it, that's for sure. Not my...proudest or happiest moment.
Lord knows I've been in a situation like one in it, that's for sure. Not my...proudest or happiest moment.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Thunderbolt Fantasy 9
The pieces are really swirling around now! The clashes here are compelling because of how the characters and their philosophies have been set up. Everyone has their own distinctive motives and behavior patterns that make for interesting conflict when they're thrust against each other.
Sawano still sucks, by the way.
The pieces are really swirling around now! The clashes here are compelling because of how the characters and their philosophies have been set up. Everyone has their own distinctive motives and behavior patterns that make for interesting conflict when they're thrust against each other.
Sawano still sucks, by the way.
nintendoman58
Member
What makes Urobuchi-helmed shows so good in a nutshell. Dude's a master at these kinds of conflicts with his characters.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Well, not always. But when he's on, sure.
Watch Scum's Wish and become massively uncomfortable like the rest of us.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
It's Precure time?
It's Precure time
It's Precure time
Dedication Through Light
Member
How??? when he has such an awesome song such as from either way https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyFvEt9wq0I
Crimson_Echidna
Banned
Finished up Haikyuu Season 1. The animation and volleyball matches were actually some really good stuff. By the end though I found myself not really caring about the team unfortunately. The characters just really weren't doing it for me, and I found no one's story compelling enough to keep following it forward.
names2hard4you
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Seiren - 08
First half was better because for once the episode embraced how dumb this show is. I was legit cracking up at some of the moments here. The arc itself was very meh, but at least it had a good ending.
First half was better because for once the episode embraced how dumb this show is. I was legit cracking up at some of the moments here. The arc itself was very meh, but at least it had a good ending.
Cornbread78
Member
Pretty solid advice, lol
I am tempted....
Dedication Through Light
Member
Twin Star Exorcists Episode 43 The Millennial Dream - Melancholic Misanthrope
Why make these reveals so close to the anime end. I guess Ill have to start going back to my purchased volumes.
Yuto all dressed up handing dressed up Roku the roses was kind of sweet.
Why make these reveals so close to the anime end. I guess Ill have to start going back to my purchased volumes.
Yuto all dressed up handing dressed up Roku the roses was kind of sweet.
OniBarubary
Banned
I can't exactly argue with that Best OP; the Death Parade OP is probably the only one I didn't skip every episode.
Cornbread78
Member
It'seems very sexually explicit, but presentation and content are really good. But yeah, uncomfortable for sure.. post impressions.
Agreed. Season started slow, and it still is kind of dragging its heels, but its better now that things are happening.
Saga of Tanya-7
god dont care
Well another great episode. This week's episode is probably the most interesting of the series from a storyboarding perspective. It bounces between Tanya and Anson, some commander guy from earlier in the season. In addition to this, there are some interesting restrictions on the mission itself such as a time limit that while characters might not die, there is still the possibility of failure.
Guess what happens.
The first scene with Tanya and that northern general was a lot of fun due to how she was shitting on him but in a polite manner. They're talking strategy which is sort of boring but Tanya's mannerisms make this fairly entertaining. The storyboarding in this case really accentuates her point. Even the later scene is done in a humorous fashion with her trying to reach the top of the map. The notion of using humor to lighten up these strategy meetings is great as since it's more playful, compared to episodes 1 and 2, I'm more likely to pay attention. There is more energy in the scenes resulting in those scenes become less about the trite dialogue being said and more about how it's being said and the reactions to it. Obviously the staff for individual episodes are largely different but I feel the overall direction has found a groove that they're nailing.
So the second half of the episode is a large aerial battle and again there's some level of tension in it due to the fail conditions. Nobody is obviously expecting Tanya to die so setting up other ways she can fail is a good thing. Takashi Hashimoto is really putting in work for this show. This also feels like the first time where Tanya has to actually depend on her battalion to get something done she seemingly couldn't do by herself. In previous episodes she was largely wrecking the enemy by herself but due to the time restriction she has to play defense for the rest of the team. It's also nice to see someone on the opposite side being somewhat competent so there's some back and forth.
Now besides the mission itself, there's an interesting parallel this episode between Tanya and Anson. Anson is fighting because he wants to protect his country while Tanya is doing it purely for selfish reasons, mainly her career. Anson has a daughter he wants to protect. This episode really highlights how and why Tanya is such a shitty human being. She kills a person and her immediate reaction is to complain about being overworked. This episode does a great job of juxtaposing her boredom with Anson's energy. By using Anson and his reaction, we're seeing both sides of the war and how all these grunts she's killing has friends and family. Obviously the show hasn't been subtle about demonstrating that she's a bad human being but I thought this episode effectively used contrast to really show why.
This contrast between the two continues till the end of the battle. Here she's praying purely for perfunctory reasons while Anson is actually praying to God.
Savage.
The person that ends up winning is the person who doesn't care about her job or the lives she's ruining.
god dont care
GoldCrusader
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If everything that was released in 2016 was eligible...the only one I agree with is fan service and even thats a half agree. Visual is debatable.alright time to jumpstart this thread.
I can agree with best girl.
and best main character could be worse
from the stuff it was up against death parade is fine.
btw it's 2016 releases on rightstuf not 2016 releases in general
im not 100% what determined the nomiations.
for example haruhi seems to be missing from the nominates which it was rereleased last year.
Crimson_Echidna
Banned
Since I don't hate myself enough, I'm going to start watching Scum's Wish with you guys.
GoldCrusader
Member
I mean just taking opening and visuals into account.
As much as I like death parade, we had a release of Gundam X in 2016 so that's already better. 2 times.
For visuals, if movie counts, we had 3.33 that year that beats everything and we also had sword of the stranger and boy and the beast.
Highly debatable stuff.
names2hard4you
Member
Rakugo S2 - 07
The 48 ryo story... man you broke me. And that ending that came out of nowhere... Outstanding. Simply outstanding. This show keeps nailing it every week.
The 48 ryo story... man you broke me. And that ending that came out of nowhere... Outstanding. Simply outstanding. This show keeps nailing it every week.
I would also like to give this week's episode of Tanya credit for having the worst CGI visuals I've seen this decade.
http://webmshare.com/play/dE9Kw
What resolution were these graphics rendered at because it sure wasn't 720p:
http://webmshare.com/play/dE9Kw
What resolution were these graphics rendered at because it sure wasn't 720p:
Literal PS1 graphics.
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