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[Crimson_Echidna]

wrong thread.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

And here's the actual Mazinger Z movie teaser. Which is pretty much nothing, but there's also staff info. Which is a bunch of "who?"

 

[nintendoman58]

And here's the actual Mazinger Z movie teaser. Which is pretty much nothing, but there's also staff info. Which is a bunch of "who?"

So it's a Mazinger thing directed and written by people who haven't worked on anything super robot or even mecha related before.

ugh.

 

[blurr]

I try to brush most of its logical fouls as part of the comedy and the source material. I find Kanna just fantastic because of how convincingly her character acting and voice acting are at making her the cutest, most adorable little sweetheart.

But honestly, I find Renge to be a far more well-rounded and unique character. She may not be as oh-my-god-my-heart-can't-take-this-cuteness as Kanna, but personality-wise, she wins hands-down.

Spoiler

KyoAni would make the already excellent Non Non Biyori a legend and they should also adapt Yotsubato already.

I'd brush it off if it were a one off thing but it seems to rely on it a lot(many such moments), I can't get over a character with that fresh in mind. The fight scene gag with Tohru was what got me into watching it in the first place.

Yotsubato won't happen because the author himself was against an anime adaptation. The closest we ever got was a short 3DCG moment at the ED of Nyanbo.

 

[Quasar]

I'd certainly bet on Ghibli's catalogue landing on Netflix before Crunchyroll. Netflix has a bigger audience, and Ghibli films have a broader appeal than the typical Crunchyroll or Funimation crowd.

Certainly. I've long wondered why they haven't been on Netflix. I assumed because of simple hard headedness of Miyazaki etc. Then again given they let them get disneyfied, maybe its simply a matter of a big enough dump truck of cash.

I guess Netflixes current strategy of caring more about things with their name on them rather than licensing films, maybe that explains it a bit. Makes me wonder if Amazon wont just swoop in, especially now that Prime Video is way wider.

 

[Jintor]

Out of the blue perhaps but I've been seeing a lot of Kanna artwork and gifs from Maid Dragon lately, mostly things that show her as a cute innocent child analogous to Renge-chan from Non Non Biyori. The show's attempts in portraying that side of her are very neat at times but I really feel it's not really as compelling as it's supposed to be. During the first couple of episodes we see her go head to head against Tohru even if playfully, it was bloody intense and later on, she manages to outwit Saikawa by crying when she attempts to bully her - these moments(particularly the latter) give the impression that she can handle herself quite well and when she's suddenly shown as a helpless little child, I just can't buy it. Has anyone else felt the same?

Well Renge isn't really portrayed as a helpless little child either really I feel... NNB is more about Renge's inquisitive nature and how she absorbs everything around her, and in that sense I see Kanna's sort of similar character there

 

[Quasar]

Well Renge isn't really portrayed as a helpless little child either really I feel... NNB is more about Renge's inquisitive nature and how she absorbs everything around her, and in that sense I see Kanna's sort of similar character there

Yeah, Renge seems way more independent to me. Which is kind of weird given Kanna is a dragon.

 

[Crimson_Echidna]

Certainly. I've long wondered why they haven't been on Netflix. I assumed because of simple hard headedness of Miyazaki etc. Then again given they let them get disneyfied, maybe its simply a matter of a big enough dump truck of cash.

I guess Netflixes current strategy of caring more about things with their name on them rather than licensing films, maybe that explains it a bit. Makes me wonder if Amazon wont just swoop in, especially now that Prime Video is way wider.

Hulu is also a possibility since Disney recently cut a deal with them as well.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Hulu is also a possibility since Disney recently cut a deal with them as well.

Disney gave up their Ghibli licenses a while back. The Ghibli catalog is currently licensed by GKIDS in the US.

 

[Quasar]

Hulu is also a possibility since Disney recently cut a deal with them as well.

Wasn't Disney always a part owner of Hulu?

 

[JCG]

The ID-0 opening looks kind of stylish and definitely gives off a different impression than the PV (either of them).

I guess they're actually going for something closer to Outlaw Star/Space Dandy? If the script is good enough, that could work.

 

[Crimson_Echidna]

Disney gave up their Ghibli licenses a while back. The Ghibli catalog is certainly licensed by GKIDS in the US.

For real? I didn't know that.

 

[blurr]

Well Renge isn't really portrayed as a helpless little child either really I feel... NNB is more about Renge's inquisitive nature and how she absorbs everything around her, and in that sense I see Kanna's sort of similar character there

Renge isn't portrayed that way(because that's not the point of that show) but the idea is that Kanna is shown as cutesy, innocent little child like her albeit more seriously/unironically than out of simple comedy.

 

[Narag]

The ID-0 opening looks kind of stylish and definitely gives off a different impression than the PV (either of them).

I guess they're actually going for something closer to Outlaw Star/Space Dandy? If the script is good enough, that could work.

Mecha with a scarf and a mysterious masked man...

 

[nintendoman58]

The ID-0 opening looks kind of stylish and definitely gives off a different impression than the PV (either of them).

I guess they're actually going for something closer to Outlaw Star/Space Dandy? If the script is good enough, that could work.

All right, I guess I'll give this a shot. That last shot of the mecha in the OP is pretty rad.

 

[blurr]

Iron Blooded Orphans S2 23

d e l e t e t h a t e n d i n g

 

[Admiral Woofington]

My ship didn't sell in iron blooded orphans so I bailed out

 

[kewlmyc]

As many have said, Anime Strike is the only real problem here. The fact that they act like it's such a deal is the worst when they offering the exclusive stuff for free everywhere other than the US.

 

[Haly]

I think Kanna is very competent but it's clear she likes to be babied and what she missed out on most during her childhood in dragonland, and why she clings to Kobayashi/Tohru so much.

 

[Quasar]

As many have said, Anime Strike is the only real problem here. The fact that they act like it's such a deal is the worst when they offering the exclusive stuff for free everywhere other than the US.

Well I assume the add-on prime video channels will roll out to other regions in time.

I actually hoped the extra revenue would get them to license more simulcasts. But the pessimist in me says they will just pocket that extra cash and not do anything with it.

 

[Chindogg]

Interviews with Monster Girls 12

I'm glad that a lot of you finally understand that the show wasn't supposed to be sensei creeping on highschoolers but sensei trying to help his students handle things like casual racism and bullying.

This series was so innocent and sweet that I'm actually going to miss it if they don't do another season. The manga is right up to the series so I'm curious as to what direction it goes in.

Spoiler

Although that vampire dream did seem like an adult Hikari so who knows.

Also, Succubus-sensei needs to fulfill her feelings for Takashi-sensei.

 

[sonicmj1]

Re:Creators will be Amazon exclusive too.
https://twitter.com/recreators_tv/status/845808305339482112

Well now I don't have to worry about Ei Aoki letting me down again.

 

[Hellwarden]

Amazon can go eat a bag of dicks with its shitty two paywall system.

 

[Haly]

Interviews with Monster Girls 12

I'm glad that a lot of you finally understand that the show wasn't supposed to be sensei creeping on highschoolers but sensei trying to help his students handle things like casual racism and bullying.

I finally realized it was about high school girls creeping on sensei.

 

[Man God]

Sensei is professional to the core. And his core is fantastic because the man is a workout machine.

 

[blurr]

I think Kanna is very competent but it's clear she likes to be babied and what she missed out on most during her childhood in dragonland, and why she clings to Kobayashi/Tohru so much.

Given her first encounter with Saikawa it gives me an impression that it's less liking being babied but more on grounds of taking advantage of Kobayashi. I can understand going to school as a result of being inquisitive but not beyond that.

 

[Chindogg]

I finally realized it was about high school girls creeping on sensei.

Yup lol.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Samurai Jack XCIV

That fight in the sheer whiteness of the snow was some brilliant stuff

 

[Quasar]

Interviews with Monster Girls 12

Also, Succubus-sensei needs to fulfill her feelings for Takashi-sensei.

I do hope we see an after work drink at least in the manga.

 

[MikeHattsu]

Well I assume the add-on prime video channels will roll out to other regions in time.

I actually hoped the extra revenue would get them to license more simulcasts. But the pessimist in me says they will just pocket that extra cash and not do anything with it.

Doubt they'll roll it out in countries without regular Amazon where they just have video, cause why would you even get video in the first place if everything is locked behind another paywall?

 

[TacticalHotdog]

Samurai Jack XCIV

That fight in the sheer whiteness of the snow was some brilliant stuff

It reminded me of the Samurai vs Ninja episode. Jack knows how to blend into white

 

[Quasar]

Doubt they'll roll it out in countries without regular Amazon where they just have video, cause why would you even get video in the first place if everything is locked behind another paywall?

I dunno. It would be like cable with premium packages. Pay for prime video and get some content. Pony up the extra for the anime channel or the horror channel and get a shit tonne more of whatever the channels focus is. That's how I imagined it.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Is Seiren actually anything like Amagami SS and Photo Kano?

 

[TUSR]

Is Seiren actually anything like Amagami SS and Photo Kano?

Your time is better spent rewatching Amagami SS.

 

[Quasar]

Is Seiren actually anything like Amagami SS and Photo Kano?

Yes. It is very much alike, and is more or less a Amagami sequel. Just not as good.

 

[MikeHattsu]

I dunno. It would be like cable with premium packages. Pay for prime video and get some content. Pony up the extra for the anime channel or the horror channel and get a shit tonne more of whatever the channels focus is. That's how I imagined it.

Well, they'll need to have enough stuff in their base package that's not already on Netflix first though

 

[TacticalHotdog]

Is Seiren actually anything like Amagami SS and Photo Kano?

Same character designer (Kisai Takayama) omnibus format. Takayama previously haf some input into the writing of Amagami but I think this is the first time he's done the writing by himself and it certainly shows. The ending to the first Arc is bad and the second arc has some pacing issues but he seems to get it together by the third arc. The MC, Shouichi, isn't as likable as Junichi and can be frustrating to watch at times but I liked how he developed in the last episode

 

[Sölf]

No Game No Life 0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQN2WC_Acpg&feature=youtu.be

Edit:
The author of Highschool of the Dead had died, according to japanese sources.

 

[Jintor]

awww no. rip.

 

[phaze]

It's not like Amagami was genuinely good but with Seiren, you can't even deign to pretend to like it as a guilty pleasure, it's that bad.

And here's the actual Mazinger Z movie teaser. Which is pretty much nothing, but there's also staff info. Which is a bunch of "who?"

Is this going to be CG ? It looks like CG and Toei did dabble into stuff like it before.

Also, bit harsh dismissing all that One Piece and Precure experience like that. ;p

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Your time is better spent rewatching Amagami SS.

I think I have already watched it 3 or 4 times.

Yes. It is very much alike, and is more or less a Amagami sequel. Just not as good.

Same character designer (Kisai Takayama) omnibus format. Takayama previously haf some input into the writing of Amagami but I think this is the first time he's done the writing by himself and it certainly shows. The ending to the first Arc is bad and the second arc has some pacing issues but he seems to get it together by the third arc. The MC, Shouichi, isn't as likable as Junichi and can be frustrating to watch at times but I liked how he developed in the last episode

Thanks.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Amazon can go eat a bag of dicks with its shitty two paywall system.

In jpn and other countries i didnt think anime was a two paywall system. I like the amzn video player.

 

[Szadek]

Rakugo Shinjuu - S2 Ep. 12
Pretty good ending. Not too much happend, but it was nice knowing how they are doing years later.

Overall, the best anime of the season. If you liked S1, you have to watch this one.

Twin Star Exorcists - Ep. 49
Oh look, a good episode for a change.
It was far from perfect, but it was infinity more watchable than the last episode.

 

[duckroll]

A Silent Voice

Raw. Real. Long. Frustrating. Depressing. Pretty.

Should have been a 1-cours TV series instead of a movie.

 

[Turin Turambar]

A Silent Voice

Raw. Real. Long. Frustrating. Depressing. Pretty.

Should have been a 1-cours TV series instead of a movie.

Given the length of the manga, yeah, 1-cours would have been ideal.

 

[Szadek]

How as S2 of Gundam IBO?
Haven't started it yet.

 

[duckroll]

How as S2 of Gundam IBO?
Haven't started it yet.

Mindfuckingblowing. This is going to be the most complete and uncompromised finale to a Gundam series in a long fucking time.

 

[GoldCrusader]

How as S2 of Gundam IBO?
Haven't started it yet.

It's been amazing! IBO will easily end up as one of my favorite Gundam series. Both the characters and the mecha fights are just outstanding!

 

[Jintor]

Nier Automata ([E]nd)

Wow.

That was nuts in a good way

 

[Szadek]

Mindfuckingblowing. This is going to be the most complete and uncompromised finale to a Gundam series in a long fucking time.

It's been amazing! IBO will easily end up as one of my favorite Gundam series. Both the characters and the mecha fights are just outstanding!

Awesome, time to start watching that I guess.

Nier Automata ([E]nd)

Wow.

That was nuts in a good way

Sounds like a Yoko Taro game to me.
Didn't have the money to buy this month, but I will get it soon enough.
Problem is Persona 5 is coming out soon and I also promissed my gf to buy her Yo-Kai Watch 2.