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Winter of Anime 2013 |OT -4| It's not my fault!
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You and kayos90 could be having your own backlog season of NGE.
Sounds about right.
Chet Rippo
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Oh my. But we haven't even held hands yet. *blush*
Ultimadrago
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"Op-pai. Op-pai. Op-pai."
The soundtrack for the first season of Medaka Box had several tracks I liked, for example Zenkichi's theme (カッ!), and the second one hasn't exactly disappointed me on successive listenings! Special mention to the, quite apt, kind-of detuned 'pub' piano version of Kumagawa's theme (『意味なんかないさ』
. Very cool!
And in closer detail, the Ikuo Kuwana's typical style of illustration for the CD jacket (as was the one for the first soundtrack compilation, as well) is even more beautiful.
. Very cool!And in closer detail, the Ikuo Kuwana's typical style of illustration for the CD jacket (as was the one for the first soundtrack compilation, as well) is even more beautiful.
Please, don't quote me on this as I'm not sure because I don't remember seeing any conclusive information on this matter, but I remember someone saying these cuts could have been worked on mainly by Shingo Takenaka. Don't know anything else myself, I'm not one who can usually identify the key animator involved as accurately as many others can...
I was thinking in more "refined and classy" pastimes, moments on which we could taste with tranquility the delicacy of that nice sherry... but all fine by me! I couldn't say no to that amazing hospitality!
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
What you got against friendship bro? You should watch some ponies.
The new opening sucks yo.
What kind of same-sex relationship, other than gay relationships, involves holding hands like that.
Me and Firehawk will probably be the only ones watching it in the end lol.
She did it under the pretence of becoming "more popular" thanks to the guidance of the other girl.
Mentally it is to her at least.
I have just randomly thought of Oliver Twist with the lyrics changed to Op-pa-pai.
Guy love
Crash Station
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WHAT!?
Maybe reading just isn't for me. Nearly done with 2 books and it doesn't give me that feeling at all. Been 1% awesome and 99% dull, averaging out to a waste of time.
amishpriest99
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There is no shame in NGE!
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Exchanging nutrients is a vital part of everyone's electoral campaigns.
It's not you, Sanderson just sucks.
Crash Station
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The soundtrack for the first season of Medaka Box had several tracks I liked, for example Zenkichi's theme (カッ!), and the second one hasn't exactly disappointed me on successive listenings! Special mention to the, quite apt, kind-of detuned 'pub' piano version of Kumagawa's theme (『意味なんかないさ』
And in closer detail, the Ikuo Kuwana's typical style of illustration for the CD jacket (as was the one for the first soundtrack compilation, as well) is even more beautiful.
While we're on the subject, do you have any idea if the Kumagawa OP will ever get a full version, or if it was just there as a kind of Gainax troll? Can only listen to the 40 second version so many times.
The soundtrack for the first season of Medaka Box had several tracks I liked, for example Zenkichi's theme (カッ!), and the second one hasn't exactly disappointed me on successive listenings! Special mention to the, quite apt, kind-of detuned 'pub' piano version of Kumagawa's theme (『意味なんかないさ』
I think that the music was certainly one of its big strengths. There is a few notable tracks that I listen to also, though I struggle to recall the names. Watch this space!
Crash Station
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Oh well, I'm at least obligated to finish to finish the 2nd book since I'm so far. I hope everyone dies and then Sanderson puts himself in the story and dies too.
Mistborn would have been a better video game. I'd totally conserve Atium for boss fights.
Mistborn would have been a better video game. I'd totally conserve Atium for boss fights.
Touche.
Actually there's quite a lot.
AnathemicOne
Banned
Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone
I enjoyed it.
Fluid animation with a darker color palette but I don't mind. The plot follows the same as the series just sped up a bit. My empathy for Shinji returns just as it was when I was beginning to watch the episode series. Hopefully it will remain as I watch through the next 3 movies.
I enjoyed it.
Fluid animation with a darker color palette but I don't mind. The plot follows the same as the series just sped up a bit. My empathy for Shinji returns just as it was when I was beginning to watch the episode series. Hopefully it will remain as I watch through the next 3 movies.
Crest of the Stars (Seikai no Monshou)
Episode 6
This episode showed how awesome Lafiel can be indeed. I could understand her being uncomfortable with being waited on hand and foot for every little minor thing or the servants treating even the most minor of slip-up as a major transgression. Sure it might be nice to have others do things for you at times but having it to that degree would be kind of annoying. I also didn't realize this type of outfit was even an anime thing back when this originally came out. Unless it's just supposed to be more of a general maid arousing type outfit and many anime just latched on to the whole maid cafe/servant idea in more recent times. I don't know, I don't really keep up with that sort of thing ,haha.
As far as new characters there was the Baron of the Febdash system who was introduced. He's pretty much the world's worst lair such as in this paraphrased conversation.
"Where is Jinto?"
"My father is currently entertaining him."
"Why doesn't your father join us for dinner?"
"He doesn't really like company."
Smooth. Even his alternate meaning behind how he phrases his next comments pretty much betray the answer to Lafiel's original question. Not to mention the fact that it was pretty obvious his intentions were that of dinner in the first place. He is voiced by Takehito Koyasu though who, even though he's done many roles, I usually associate him with Touga from Utena first. So he's got that going for him at least.
Haha, the dinner conversation isn't even a verbal jousting match but more of a verbal beat down by Lafiel. Even just the more subtle effortlessness she puts into it at the beginning.
"Go ahead and try the food."
"It's delicious"
"Thank you, your highness."
"I wasn't complimenting you. I was complimenting the cook."
His little eye twitches or how he word grimace slightly were well done. It was kind of funny how as I was following the conversation each time a question or thought would come to mind so to did it for Lafiel. The way the Baron mentioned
to which she mentioned immediately after. I suppose the Baron's latter arguments work maybe more into his favor but it's a big gamble.
There were a few shots, such as this, which weren't too subtle about his character, and didn't really display him holding the conversation in his favor as he clearly wasn't but were effective to add to the mood.
I also liked another example of how the show will focus on something visually but not entirely explain the significance at the time and come back to it later, such as with Lafiel's smile I mentioned in an earlier writeup. This shot for example where it focuses on the servant's necklace as she mentions she's grateful to the Baron. It is then later as part of the dinner conversation Lafiel mentions the servants display quite a bit of subservience almost to the point of being trained cats. It reminded me of the focus on the necklaces like they were some sort of collar just as a cat would wear.
I liked this shot at the end. The way Lafiel was smiling but with a victorious and more of a malicious type demeanor to her expression displaying her dislike for the Baron and her confidence in her upcoming victory over him.
This is still a really good show and it was an interesting back and forth this episode with Lafiel remaining calm and collected. The Baron may think he's in control of things but we'll see what Lafiel has to say about that in the next episode.
Episode 6
When the red holographic fish were initially first shown I somehow missed what they were. It was a pretty neat bit of future tech. though and done in a way I didn't really find to be intrusive or distracting
This episode showed how awesome Lafiel can be indeed. I could understand her being uncomfortable with being waited on hand and foot for every little minor thing or the servants treating even the most minor of slip-up as a major transgression. Sure it might be nice to have others do things for you at times but having it to that degree would be kind of annoying. I also didn't realize this type of outfit was even an anime thing back when this originally came out. Unless it's just supposed to be more of a general maid arousing type outfit and many anime just latched on to the whole maid cafe/servant idea in more recent times. I don't know, I don't really keep up with that sort of thing ,haha.
This lead servants death glare here was pretty amusing. Whenever Jinto didn't watch his tongue and said something that could be offensive this shot was shown.
As far as new characters there was the Baron of the Febdash system who was introduced. He's pretty much the world's worst lair such as in this paraphrased conversation.
"Where is Jinto?"
"My father is currently entertaining him."
"Why doesn't your father join us for dinner?"
"He doesn't really like company."
Smooth. Even his alternate meaning behind how he phrases his next comments pretty much betray the answer to Lafiel's original question. Not to mention the fact that it was pretty obvious his intentions were that of dinner in the first place. He is voiced by Takehito Koyasu though who, even though he's done many roles, I usually associate him with Touga from Utena first. So he's got that going for him at least.
Haha, the dinner conversation isn't even a verbal jousting match but more of a verbal beat down by Lafiel. Even just the more subtle effortlessness she puts into it at the beginning.
"Go ahead and try the food."
"It's delicious"
"Thank you, your highness."
"I wasn't complimenting you. I was complimenting the cook."
His little eye twitches or how he word grimace slightly were well done. It was kind of funny how as I was following the conversation each time a question or thought would come to mind so to did it for Lafiel. The way the Baron mentioned
not wanting their ship to be picked up on any scanners or detectors leaving the system. I thought they could have already been detected
He's pretty much risking everything on the fact that Lafiel and Jinto's ship hadn't been picked up by the United Humankind and that some ship in the vicinity of their destination, Sufugnoff, would notice the fleet in time to warn them.
I also liked another example of how the show will focus on something visually but not entirely explain the significance at the time and come back to it later, such as with Lafiel's smile I mentioned in an earlier writeup. This shot for example where it focuses on the servant's necklace as she mentions she's grateful to the Baron. It is then later as part of the dinner conversation Lafiel mentions the servants display quite a bit of subservience almost to the point of being trained cats. It reminded me of the focus on the necklaces like they were some sort of collar just as a cat would wear.
I liked this shot at the end. The way Lafiel was smiling but with a victorious and more of a malicious type demeanor to her expression displaying her dislike for the Baron and her confidence in her upcoming victory over him.
This is still a really good show and it was an interesting back and forth this episode with Lafiel remaining calm and collected. The Baron may think he's in control of things but we'll see what Lafiel has to say about that in the next episode.
Crash Station
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I actually think there's supposed to be a game coming. Mistborn: Birth something.
Save 'N Quit
Banned
Is Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita a good show?
Looking for a good anime to watch while I finish Nisemonogatari
Looking for a good anime to watch while I finish Nisemonogatari
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Very good. The dark humor and general absurdity of the world is great.
Also, the new Zetsuen character has to have the most punchable face this season.
Yuuki Kaji, even. Double the punchability.
I'm sure DTL loves him.
Also, the new Zetsuen character has to have the most punchable face this season.
Yuuki Kaji, even. Double the punchability.
Yuuki Kaji every season. EVERY SEASON!!!!
Dedication Through Light
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Clannad After Story 1 - 8
Signficantly better start than Clannad. I think Sunohara's story and plot was really really well done and so memorable and emotional.
Katsuki Shima and Yu were also really good characters and so glad they got at least two episodes of screentime.
Clannad OP > After Story OP. ED is also less memorable than Dango.
Signficantly better start than Clannad. I think Sunohara's story and plot was really really well done and so memorable and emotional.
The scene when he was fighting with Tomoya was really intense and saddening, though at least he finally shared all his feelings and even saying why he wasnt that mad at Tomoya and stuff with his Imouto, their bond and friendship and trust. Why the baseball team so rotten and corrupt?
Katsuki Shima and Yu were also really good characters and so glad they got at least two episodes of screentime.
Too bad Katsuki's was a dream, thought theyd add something supernatural here, and then the fight in the gang wars was rather powerful, though I think it had kind of a not good ending, if the gang leader was dead the whole time, she could have resolved this conflict much earlier
Clannad OP > After Story OP. ED is also less memorable than Dango.
One of the best from last year.
Chet Rippo
Member
My secret is out!
Glad you're pushing through. I really enjoyed After Story.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Its impossible to not like a character yuki kaiji voices
Well, he's liked Shu and Haruyuki so.... yeah.
EDIT: Oh, forgot Satoru.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Only characters who have my complete approval are Subarun and whatshisface from C^3.
Yes. One of the best female mc ever.
Man, I wish I was able to watch Clannad "for the first time" again.
Dedication Through Light
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Spoilers man. Can't say!
KEYAIDS.
This season turned out to be much better than I thought. Two of my favorites are ones that I didn't even plan to watch because they didn't seem interesting at all (Kotoura-san and Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo?).
Minami-ke is also pretty good, but still not as good as the first season. Other than that, I'm watching Maoyuu Maou Yuusha, which I strangely like even though I never cared about Spice and Wolf and they're very similar. And there is ZKC: The Unlimited, which is fine for now, but it's Manglobe so I don't expect much at all.
Btw, anyone here watched the Sora no Kiseki OVA's? Are they worth watching if I only played the first game?
Minami-ke is also pretty good, but still not as good as the first season. Other than that, I'm watching Maoyuu Maou Yuusha, which I strangely like even though I never cared about Spice and Wolf and they're very similar. And there is ZKC: The Unlimited, which is fine for now, but it's Manglobe so I don't expect much at all.
Btw, anyone here watched the Sora no Kiseki OVA's? Are they worth watching if I only played the first game?
Just watched Love Live episode 1. Despite thinking that I should like it and multiple people recommending it to me saying that it seemed like my type of show, something really bothers me about it. The animation during the non-CG dances is good and, to me, the OP does a good job blending CG and regular animation, but I don't like the timing on the animation (not really sure how to describe this); despite liking multiple shows with a similar plot setup, I couldn't get used to the pacing; I didn't really like the characters for some reason; and I've never really been a fan of Love Live's character designs.
I'll probably stick with it and see if I change my mind, but I was really surprised at how a lot of things that I usually like didn't work out.
I'll probably stick with it and see if I change my mind, but I was really surprised at how a lot of things that I usually like didn't work out.
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