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Winter of Anime 2013 |OT -4| It's not my fault!
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plus the happy bloody version of BloodC!
I had to wait an extra day but it was worth it. Based on where hte twister hit I literally would have driven into its path, so its a good thing I didnt drive to my parents place yesterday!
We don't speak of that! Begone, foul witch!
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Stockholm syndrome. It explains virtually everything about anime fans.
R_thanatos
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I remember the time where i didn't know about that and was greeted by a special
duckroll
Never again .
amishpriest99
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Yeah, I'm glad you waited too
.I'm not too familiar with BloodC, but took a quick glance on Wikipedia and I think I may check out soon.
Yeah, I'm glad you waited too
I'm not too familiar with BloodC, but took a quick glance on Wikipedia and I think I may check out soon.
It is one of Clamp's finest works!
amishpriest99
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This is probably my favorite Bones series next to Eureka Seven. Definitely stick with this one.
Theonik
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Ojomajo Doremi 10
Some fun gags in this, and also some more Tsundere action the principle's design freaks me out for some reason.
New reaction images get
Still need to decide between neck length or long side ponytail.
amishpriest99
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Please forgive my ignorance of this
. I've never followed Clamp too closely, though I did really like Chobits and xxxHolic.Bones haven't topped RahXephon yet imo, and the way they're going they never will....
Save us Space Dandy...
Kotoura-san ep 1
Man, the first 10 min is gloomy and depressing, really tugs my strings.
Then comes a male idiot and a goofy OP which abruptly change the atmosphere which is unsettling and it's a fault but then again it maybe a wise decision, the ending was heartwarming enough. I'm glad the male is an idiot, giving a male with brains would cause needless problems and drama for Kotoura.
This could be a good show, first episode is a dark horse of the season. YOU GUYS SHOULD WATCH THIS!! Or at least the first 10 mins.
Man, the first 10 min is gloomy and depressing, really tugs my strings.
Then comes a male idiot and a goofy OP which abruptly change the atmosphere which is unsettling and it's a fault but then again it maybe a wise decision, the ending was heartwarming enough. I'm glad the male is an idiot, giving a male with brains would cause needless problems and drama for Kotoura.
This could be a good show, first episode is a dark horse of the season. YOU GUYS SHOULD WATCH THIS!! Or at least the first 10 mins.
amishpriest99
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At least those are two shows where they didn't screw up at the end.
Time to make more of a fool of myself!
Not if it's Islamic art we're talking about!
Alas, we're not, so I'm going to have to try and explain myself rather than being flippant.
I am failing to explain myself properly. What I disliked about it is that it doesn't feel like a "natural" introduction to the show, because if felt artificial. It has absolutely every element that the first episode of a show like this should have, obviously, but...
It's becoming ever more clear that the issues I have with the first episode are much more about me than anything that the production team have done. I watched the episode thinking about how it was constructed rather than actually enjoying it. Why that is I will hopefully cover a bit below...
I think we both know that I've used completely the wrong word. I don't mean substantial - it would be ridiculous to suggest there's nothing of substance in Tamako Market, there's a lot going on in the first ep from a technical and a narrative perspective.
What I meant, frankly, is "not so ridiculously cheery". It's not the same thing as substance, and I should never have used the word because it's incredibly dismissive to works with a happy tone.
Your later post basically sums up what I'm trying to say:
This is a much better way of articulating what I want to say than my verbal diarrhoea. Tamako Market is extremely good for what it is, but it's not something that I'd like to watch any more episodes of. I felt the same about Gurren Lagann's first episode, for instance.
I guess if you find it tedious to read people saying things like that then it must be very hard for you to read anyone's posts on anime, because virtually everyone has an emotional response to entertainment that's different from a purely rational one. Rationally, I think pretty much every element of the episode is as well crafted as it can be - but emotionally, it didn't really appeal to me.
I don't want Tamako Market to be anything other than what it is. It's just that what it is isn't something I want to watch more of.
Not if it's Islamic art we're talking about!
Alas, we're not, so I'm going to have to try and explain myself rather than being flippant.
I am failing to explain myself properly. What I disliked about it is that it doesn't feel like a "natural" introduction to the show, because if felt artificial. It has absolutely every element that the first episode of a show like this should have, obviously, but...
It's becoming ever more clear that the issues I have with the first episode are much more about me than anything that the production team have done. I watched the episode thinking about how it was constructed rather than actually enjoying it. Why that is I will hopefully cover a bit below...
I think we both know that I've used completely the wrong word. I don't mean substantial - it would be ridiculous to suggest there's nothing of substance in Tamako Market, there's a lot going on in the first ep from a technical and a narrative perspective.
What I meant, frankly, is "not so ridiculously cheery". It's not the same thing as substance, and I should never have used the word because it's incredibly dismissive to works with a happy tone.
Your later post basically sums up what I'm trying to say:
This is a much better way of articulating what I want to say than my verbal diarrhoea. Tamako Market is extremely good for what it is, but it's not something that I'd like to watch any more episodes of. I felt the same about Gurren Lagann's first episode, for instance.
I guess if you find it tedious to read people saying things like that then it must be very hard for you to read anyone's posts on anime, because virtually everyone has an emotional response to entertainment that's different from a purely rational one. Rationally, I think pretty much every element of the episode is as well crafted as it can be - but emotionally, it didn't really appeal to me.
I don't want Tamako Market to be anything other than what it is. It's just that what it is isn't something I want to watch more of.
Dedication Through Light
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Well considering only like 3 of the episodes were good during its 12 episode run, and then the more interesting episodes were disc exclusives...it may not be worth it. I think the bonus episodes were more compelling than much of the shows material.
What if we all stop posting?
Theonik
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amishpriest99
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Ok, I'll oblige for one post anyway.
Speaking of Tamako, one other thing I liked about it that I hadn't yet mentioned was the ED music. Good stuff.
RurouniZel
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Go ahead, duck.
Edit: CURSES!
Edit: CURSES!
Tamako Market - Episode 1
I bet you've all been waiting for this. I really dragged my feet on watching this, for some unknown reason. Well, I've finally seen it! Did I like it? Maybe...?
I'm honestly not sure how I feel about the series, or even the first episode. I didn't dislike it, and it was well made, but I did feel rather confused about how it ended up. It's really not what I expected, and in some ways that was a good thing, and in other ways it wasn't so much of a good thing.
I'll start off by what I liked about it - the setting is rather unique and original even though the premise isn't, it was wackier than I expected, and most of it was really pleasant to look at. Here's what I disliked - There isn't a very compelling hook in the series, at least not if you find the talking bird rather annoying like I did, and the pace moves way too fast deliver the sort of leisurely experience I hoped it would have.
The premiere seems to be caught between trying to be a slice of life sort of setting (laid back town, family businesses, club activities) and also trying to be a faster pace comedy/drama (wacky gags, talking bird, relationship and narrative hooks which remind me of Tari Tari). The combination doesn't really seem to work that well so far, and I feel that instead of being balanced, it feels like a ton of scenes from two completely different shows. That hampers my enjoyment. Hopefully the show finds a way to balance it relatively soon.
I really liked the OP/EDs visually, which is expected from Kyoto Animation, but I'm definitely not a fan of the songs. The ED song in particular I really don't care for. I think the show itself could do with better music too, especially after Hyouka. Yeah, I'm picky. Sue me!
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Psycho-pass - Episode 12
This is a relatively by the books flashback episode which doesn't really tell us much about any of the characters, and only serves to explain some background stuff which I don't think anyone really asked for in the first place. It's not bad, but it's not particularly great either, but I guess anyone who is still sticking with this series will probably not hate the episode much since it's hardly the worst thing we've seen.
It's funny to see how unlikable any of the characters are, even 3 years ago. I guess this shows that some times don't change, and there isn't really much character development to be expected here. It also looks like the cops were just as incompetent 3 years ago as they are now. Adding a few new members since then really changed nothing! Lol.
Another confirmation is that 3 years ago, criminal cases are just as boring as they are now, and fashion sense of underground hipsters were just as bad as they were in the avatar case in ep4-5.
Psycho-pass... Psycho-pass never changes.
Yum yum!
I bet you've all been waiting for this. I really dragged my feet on watching this, for some unknown reason. Well, I've finally seen it! Did I like it? Maybe...?
I'm honestly not sure how I feel about the series, or even the first episode. I didn't dislike it, and it was well made, but I did feel rather confused about how it ended up. It's really not what I expected, and in some ways that was a good thing, and in other ways it wasn't so much of a good thing.
I'll start off by what I liked about it - the setting is rather unique and original even though the premise isn't, it was wackier than I expected, and most of it was really pleasant to look at. Here's what I disliked - There isn't a very compelling hook in the series, at least not if you find the talking bird rather annoying like I did, and the pace moves way too fast deliver the sort of leisurely experience I hoped it would have.
The premiere seems to be caught between trying to be a slice of life sort of setting (laid back town, family businesses, club activities) and also trying to be a faster pace comedy/drama (wacky gags, talking bird, relationship and narrative hooks which remind me of Tari Tari). The combination doesn't really seem to work that well so far, and I feel that instead of being balanced, it feels like a ton of scenes from two completely different shows. That hampers my enjoyment. Hopefully the show finds a way to balance it relatively soon.
I really liked the OP/EDs visually, which is expected from Kyoto Animation, but I'm definitely not a fan of the songs. The ED song in particular I really don't care for. I think the show itself could do with better music too, especially after Hyouka. Yeah, I'm picky. Sue me!
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Psycho-pass - Episode 12
Wtf is wrong with his face?!
This is a relatively by the books flashback episode which doesn't really tell us much about any of the characters, and only serves to explain some background stuff which I don't think anyone really asked for in the first place. It's not bad, but it's not particularly great either, but I guess anyone who is still sticking with this series will probably not hate the episode much since it's hardly the worst thing we've seen.
It's funny to see how unlikable any of the characters are, even 3 years ago. I guess this shows that some times don't change, and there isn't really much character development to be expected here. It also looks like the cops were just as incompetent 3 years ago as they are now. Adding a few new members since then really changed nothing! Lol.
Another confirmation is that 3 years ago, criminal cases are just as boring as they are now, and fashion sense of underground hipsters were just as bad as they were in the avatar case in ep4-5.
Psycho-pass... Psycho-pass never changes.
Dedication Through Light
Member
I thought the OP and ED were pretty not memorable, or at least I cant even remember it a few days after watching.
It would be great, but it would have to be a fucking Shamylan-esque twist. Something like that one where it turned out the 17th century puritanical bullshit was just set in a national forest in 20th century america or something.
gashikunFLCL
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AKIBARANGER S2 COMING!!!!!
FUCK YEAH!
amishpriest99
Member
Nice impressions. I'm behind on Psycho-Pass...disappointing that it isn't turning out great but I'll still try to catch up.
I have a feeling that I'll end up being the only one who likes the Tamako ED song. Oh well.
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AKIBARANGER S2 COMING:
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If only they took clips and threw them on CGI shapes and used the wave filter on some still images. That would be effort.
Theonik
Member
Could also be a time travelling "wizard" leading an army of primitive medieval men to raid a castle and gags like that.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
褒められた！ （＾ν＾）
(For the curious it just says "I got praised", "I" being the implied subject and "praised" in passive)
amishpriest99
Member
At least they didn't CG-ify the characters themselves. I really can't stand that.
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ｷﾀ━━━ヽ(ヽ(ﾟヽ(ﾟ∀ヽ(ﾟ∀ﾟヽ(ﾟ∀ﾟ
AKIBARANGER S2 COMING:
Guess I should wrap up S1 at some point.
Nah, the second Hyouka ED owned.
But the less said about the first ED, the better.
amishpriest99
Member
Definitely liked the visuals for that one, but so-so on the song. The opposite is true for me regarding the 2nd OP.
Theonik
Member
Linking for effect
All will be clear next episode I guess.Tamako Market - Episode 1
I bet you've all been waiting for this. I really dragged my feet on watching this, for some unknown reason. Well, I've finally seen it! Did I like it? Maybe...?
I'm honestly not sure how I feel about the series, or even the first episode. I didn't dislike it, and it was well made, but I did feel rather confused about how it ended up. It's really not what I expected, and in some ways that was a good thing, and in other ways it wasn't so much of a good thing.
I'll start off by what I liked about it - the setting is rather unique and original even though the premise isn't, it was wackier than I expected, and most of it was really pleasant to look at. Here's what I disliked - There isn't a very compelling hook in the series, at least not if you find the talking bird rather annoying like I did, and the pace moves way too fast deliver the sort of leisurely experience I hoped it would have.
The premiere seems to be caught between trying to be a slice of life sort of setting (laid back town, family businesses, club activities) and also trying to be a faster pace comedy/drama (wacky gags, talking bird, relationship and narrative hooks which remind me of Tari Tari). The combination doesn't really seem to work that well so far, and I feel that instead of being balanced, it feels like a ton of scenes from two completely different shows. That hampers my enjoyment. Hopefully the show finds a way to balance it relatively soon.
I really liked the OP/EDs visually, which is expected from Kyoto Animation, but I'm definitely not a fan of the songs. The ED song in particular I really don't care for. I think the show itself could do with better music too, especially after Hyouka. Yeah, I'm picky. Sue me!
It's the song that lets it down most of all In fact anime does way too much J-Pop and could benefit from considering other alternatives more often
Go_Ly_Dow
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Indeed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfuWtQBAm28
It's not humanly possible to dislike this. The two VA's compliment each other very well.
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