Chet Rippo
Member
...Bees?
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Winter of Anime 2013 |OT -4| It's not my fault!
- Thread starter Dresden
- Start date
- Status
...Bees?
Wait. You wrote that?
For the future don't start things with bad roleplay.
A knob is a penis, a object to open a door with or a small substance i.e. a knob of butter.
I found it rather funny that they prefaced the Death Scene of the Year section with a spoiler warning, yet the images of the character deaths are literally a few millimetres underneath the warning. Silly people.
Chocolate-coated bananas. shudder
Ultimadrago
Member
Ok, sorry if that was you. I think the majority of people posting here have a lot more posts than I do. I got accepted to NeoGaf in July and so far have only actually posted in the anime threads with just over 400 posts total.
I'm just going to ignore the outer senshi hate. I like all of them.
Well, you could put on a blue/green haired, twin tailed wig and just claim you're cosplaying as Miku, haha.
The funniest thing about that is the pathetic Spoilers warning in the award title whioch is just above the images. lol
Let's do this...
The Vision of Escaflowne - End
"Masterpiece", "timeless", "classic"... these are all words which no longer hold any meaning. We've used these descriptors so frequently now, that using them to describe anything as the way they are, rather than the way we feel, has lost impact. I thought perhaps that I wouldn't write anything after finishing this series since I lack both the linguistic abilities as well as the insight necessary to convey what needed to be said (well, I'm still not sure that anything needs to be said at all). But writing a traditional, and more analytic review seems no more than an injustice to the experience, if anything. It would be a disservice of me to even try - rather than to urge one to simply view it for themselves.
I was once fortunte enough to attend a lecture by legendary art instructor Marshall Vandruff. Among several revelatory bombshells, Marshall told an audience that consisted of a room full of artists (and I paraphrase): "People don't pay you to make art. They pay you to have an emotional reaction to your art." I had to think about this for a while before it started to make sense to me. Why was I even attracted to art at all? Why do I feel my heart race at the apex of beautiful story, or when standing in front of a painting by Degas? The simple and obvious answer to me is that we're human. What would otherwise just be patterns of line and color to anything else, art can elicit emotion of the human mind. Entertainment at its finest is certainly no stranger to this concept, as it wields the tools of story telling to involve and envelope us.
And as we become invested, great stories will often ask questions not just of their protagonists, but also of its audience. They can teach our heroes lessons, and if handled with the right sensibilities, they can teach us too. When Allen told Hitomi that mastery of the sword meant mastery of the self - it wasn't just so she could understand Van's personal struggle - it was a message to the viewer as well. The idea that one must be able to respect and understand one's own emotions in order to control them. There were several such lessons, as well as some lofty subject matter, ranging from the inevitability of conflict, to the age-old debate of free will versus predetermination - and what part do our emotions play in these outcomes? Every subject is given appropriate time and respect without becoming monotonous, preachy, or pretentious - and it isn't at the expense of the story either. And while the human ideal of free will and choice trumping controlled determinism isn't an idea I share in particular, it feels fitting none the less, given the optimistic notes on which the show finally settles. As humans many of us enjoy the notion that we alone can forge our own destinies. We respond to it, for better or for worse. In some sense, it's our own frailty which makes us beautiful.
In the end, it is worthless for me to talk about the plot (which is great), the pacing (which is excellent), the characters (which are memorable), the score (which is utterly magnificent), or the beautiful pain-staking hand animation. What matters to me are my emotions, my immersion, and my involvement with this world and with these characters. This is why I watch anime. I watch to be involved, to be overwhelmed, and to fall in love.
This is a show that is hard to say goodbye to, and impossible for me to rate.
The Vision of Escaflowne - End
"Masterpiece", "timeless", "classic"... these are all words which no longer hold any meaning. We've used these descriptors so frequently now, that using them to describe anything as the way they are, rather than the way we feel, has lost impact. I thought perhaps that I wouldn't write anything after finishing this series since I lack both the linguistic abilities as well as the insight necessary to convey what needed to be said (well, I'm still not sure that anything needs to be said at all). But writing a traditional, and more analytic review seems no more than an injustice to the experience, if anything. It would be a disservice of me to even try - rather than to urge one to simply view it for themselves.
I was once fortunte enough to attend a lecture by legendary art instructor Marshall Vandruff. Among several revelatory bombshells, Marshall told an audience that consisted of a room full of artists (and I paraphrase): "People don't pay you to make art. They pay you to have an emotional reaction to your art." I had to think about this for a while before it started to make sense to me. Why was I even attracted to art at all? Why do I feel my heart race at the apex of beautiful story, or when standing in front of a painting by Degas? The simple and obvious answer to me is that we're human. What would otherwise just be patterns of line and color to anything else, art can elicit emotion of the human mind. Entertainment at its finest is certainly no stranger to this concept, as it wields the tools of story telling to involve and envelope us.
And as we become invested, great stories will often ask questions not just of their protagonists, but also of its audience. They can teach our heroes lessons, and if handled with the right sensibilities, they can teach us too. When Allen told Hitomi that mastery of the sword meant mastery of the self - it wasn't just so she could understand Van's personal struggle - it was a message to the viewer as well. The idea that one must be able to respect and understand one's own emotions in order to control them. There were several such lessons, as well as some lofty subject matter, ranging from the inevitability of conflict, to the age-old debate of free will versus predetermination - and what part do our emotions play in these outcomes? Every subject is given appropriate time and respect without becoming monotonous, preachy, or pretentious - and it isn't at the expense of the story either. And while the human ideal of free will and choice trumping controlled determinism isn't an idea I share in particular, it feels fitting none the less, given the optimistic notes on which the show finally settles. As humans many of us enjoy the notion that we alone can forge our own destinies. We respond to it, for better or for worse. In some sense, it's our own frailty which makes us beautiful.
In the end, it is worthless for me to talk about the plot (which is great), the pacing (which is excellent), the characters (which are memorable), the score (which is utterly magnificent), or the beautiful pain-staking hand animation. What matters to me are my emotions, my immersion, and my involvement with this world and with these characters. This is why I watch anime. I watch to be involved, to be overwhelmed, and to fall in love.
This is a show that is hard to say goodbye to, and impossible for me to rate.
But for those of you who must know how I would rate it. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give this show 483 Balguses.
Was this the battle that flashesoflight.gif came from? Because if so........no words.
I thought that was Accel World.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Each arc started similarly like that however I really like school club anime and Aoki and Taichi kind of great characters, and Inabas voice is simply good so it was worthqhile and the anime is actually, close to being as good as Hyouka and Koi to Senkyou to Chocolate for drama this year.
If you are referring to:
That was from the terrible CGI skeleton thingymcjig.
The battle they are talking about was when Kirito revealed he has duel sword skills that he didn't want to use just incase it meant saving some people's lives.
Why do I remember this?
Chet Rippo
Member
Oh, right, that was it. Gleaming Eyes had the sword slash beam spam.
Pretty sure it was in the last thread someone posted a SAO gif with the ridiculous light explosions that Mad Pierrot is referring to.
yn-neko hates a cat
Banned
I'm sure SAO will end on the top 10 this year. It was super popular, outside of this and other hipster forums.
It doesn't require a brain to enjoy! That can only be a quality, right?
Awww come on! No need to insult the entire viewership. SAO has not only brought many new people into anime and infused the industry with cash but it also contributed to not lowering the quality level of shows this season (something that can't be said for most other new comers). Though they may not be found on GAF in great numbers, many seasoned anime viewers who (those that care) are credited with impeccable taste that wholly endorse the series' superiority so while it may not be liked by all and because no anime is liked by all, can we all just agree that SAO is in the top 20 anime of the year and in the top 10 of all time?
<3
You know in your heart this is absolutely false.
Oh
ohohohohohoh
hahahaaha
heeehee
*snorts and chortles
The taste leaves something to be desired. I have a strong hunch you will soon have to learn to like the taste.
You really dont want to do this...
Actually, it seems as though you do. Foolish mortal.
cute though.
You present VERY strong arguments as there were many great examples of best girls this year. Aside from the ever amazing Nazuna in Hidamari, there was also Natsume from Tonari, Touka from Chuunibyo, Misaki from Hyouka, and Morgiana from Magi...I cannot choose with any conscience of certainty.
I actually enjoyed SAO man. SAO, not ALO (outside of some episodes). It's like watching the Expendables movies... shut off your brain and enjoy.
I like to call people's dislike for Haruka "swag envy".
Dedication Through Light
Member
dakkumauji
Member
Ah right, I forgot that kissing was the standard way of talking, greeting, yelling, info sharing etc in the world.
Don't make me post my gifs again!
yn-neko hates a cat
Banned
If you are referring to:
That was from the terrible CGI skeleton thingymcjig.
The battle they are talking about was when Kirito revealed he has duel sword skills that he didn't want to use just incase it meant saving some people's lives.
Why do I remember this?
It was an incredibly effective use of lines curves and color. Simply put, the purest expression of the way of the sword. It's the art of the sword I found online. Can it get any purer than that? Amirite or I am right?
Unfortunately mal says sao is like 80th best anime of all time
Well... it's also MAL.
I made better animation in RPG Maker 2k.
They say Gintama is one of the best so it can't be all bad.
yn-neko hates a cat
Banned
Honestly, I enjoyed it a lot as well. Not to put words in your mouth, I don't think its brain-dead viewing but I do find that I didn't get frustraited when I just accepted points that didn't get explained since they didn't stop me from following the story at hand. It's not really a show to spark philisophical debate. It has good clean action and a hero that doesn't push my buttons. That's all I can ask for.
Chet Rippo
Member
I had a good K-ON! one, but I used that in the K-ON! thread.
And I like busty girls in kimonos, for the same reasons you listed. The Senran Kagura anime is almost here, I can hardly wait!
Lots and lots of people who like the movie. Is that surprising for you?
Chet Rippo
Member
I'm going to need to see some proof.
Man, this show plays you like a fiddle in a Cajun band.
URUSAI URUSAI!!!!!!
Fuck that show. Escape while you still can.
puchimas 2
a cardboard box is fine too
This is so ridiculously cute I have to watch it. Shows like this I just hnnngh the whole time like in PoyoPoyo so I just enjoy them without really saying anything.
Well, some people have been known to fire a gun into their pillow in anger...or fire something else into special pillows out of love.
I dont know what it stroked, maybe my brain. I never stopped twitching uncontrollably and curling up in a corner after that. In fact Im posting from that exact location to this day.
I'm sure SAO will end on the top 10 this year. It was super popular, outside of this and other hipster forums.
It doesn't require a brain to enjoy! That can only be a quality, right?
This is certain beyond a doubt. I've seen avatars nd SAO in the Gaf wild. Its inevitable. Someone even has a CHristmas Asuna avatar.
now dont watch the movie, whatever you do
yn-neko hates a cat
Banned
About Berserk...
Has it been revealed if the movies will cover any new material?
...also, about Hunter x Hunter...
Has it been revealed if the remake will cover any new material?
...also, about Evangelion...
Has it been revealed if the "re-imagining" will cover any new material?
...also, about IS...
Has it been revealed if the vommit will be covered with saw dust?
Has it been revealed if the movies will cover any new material?
...also, about Hunter x Hunter...
Has it been revealed if the remake will cover any new material?
...also, about Evangelion...
Has it been revealed if the "re-imagining" will cover any new material?
...also, about IS...
Has it been revealed if the vommit will be covered with saw dust?
And many people read the Daily Mail or ANN editorials.
It involved the heroes being attacked by chickens and then the enemy boss rooster's teeth giving of a shiny ding.
That shouldn't take very long to prove if you're not talking out of your ass...
its best to avoid it early so you dont get that morbid curiosity of wanting to see how bad it can get
because then you will watch all of it
Chet Rippo
Member
Cool, now show me.
2mainstream4u brah?!
You should watch Code:Breaker instead. Because it's more Darker than Black than DtB S2.
That's what I'm doing next. I'm already aware that it's different, so I'm ready to judge it on its own merits.
lol
People enjoy bad things. It's not bad that they do, but it doesn't make for much of a defense for things they enjoy, either.
Let's do this...
The Vision of Escaflowne - End
"Masterpiece", "timeless", "classic"... these are all words which no longer hold any meaning. We've used these descriptors so frequently now, that using them to describe anything as the way they are, rather than the way we feel, has lost impact. I thought perhaps that I wouldn't write anything after finishing this series since I lack both the linguistic abilities as well as the insight necessary to convey what needed to be said (well, I'm still not sure that anything needs to be said at all). But writing a traditional, and more analytic review seems no more than an injustice to the experience, if anything. It would be a disservice of me to even try - rather than to urge one to simply view it for themselves.
I was once fortunte enough to attend a lecture by legendary art instructor Marshall Vandruff. Among several revelatory bombshells, Marshall told an audience that consisted of a room full of artists (and I paraphrase): "People don't pay you to make art. They pay you to have an emotional reaction to your art." I had to think about this for a while before it started to make sense to me. Why was I even attracted to art at all? Why do I feel my heart race at the apex of beautiful story, or when standing in front of a painting by Degas? The simple and obvious answer to me is that we're human. What would otherwise just be patterns of line and color to anything else, art can elicit emotion of the human mind. Entertainment at its finest is certainly no stranger to this concept, as it wields the tools of story telling to involve and envelope us.
And as we become invested, great stories will often ask questions not just of their protagonists, but also of its audience. They can teach our heroes lessons, and if handled with the right sensibilities, they can teach us too. When Allen told Hitomi that mastery of the sword meant mastery of the self - it wasn't just so she could understand Van's personal struggle - it was a message to the viewer as well. The idea that one must be able to respect and understand one's own emotions in order to control them. There were several such lessons, as well as some lofty subject matter, ranging from the inevitability of conflict, to the age-old debate of free will versus predetermination - and what part do our emotions play in these outcomes? Every subject is given appropriate time and respect without becoming monotonous, preachy, or pretentious - and it isn't at the expense of the story either. And while the human ideal of free will and choice trumping controlled determinism isn't an idea I share in particular, it feels fitting none the less, given the optimistic notes on which the show finally settles. As humans many of us enjoy the notion that we alone can forge our own destinies. We respond to it, for better or for worse. In some sense, it's our own frailty which makes us beautiful.
In the end, it is worthless for me to talk about the plot (which is great), the pacing (which is excellent), the characters (which are memorable), the score (which is utterly magnificent), or the beautiful pain-staking hand animation. What matters to me are my emotions, my immersion, and my involvement with this world and with these characters. This is why I watch anime. I watch to be involved, to be overwhelmed, and to fall in love.
This is a show that is hard to say goodbye to, and impossible for me to rate.
But for those of you who must know how I would rate it. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give this show 483 Balguses.
This show is quite special. Masterful storytelling. Excellent memorable soundtrack. Compelling characters. Crazy mech battles. Batshit insane villain. excellent English Dub. Wonderful world building. MERLE. THOSE NOSES. Its all glorious anime perfection. This is a must own anime for just about everyone. At the very least everyone should see it because it is quite a memorable and worthwhile experience.
Enough with the hyperbole though, it really is just amazing. One of those shows that immediately makes you search for similar anime experiences to it, ultimately ending in disappointment when you realize it was one of a kind, and then you come to bitter reality that you will never again experience it for the first time again. You begin frantically searching for Stein's Gate, hoping to find a way to relive it, groundhog day style. But it opens up a nasty butterfly effect, and you end up marrying your Mother and ceasing to exist.
THATS HOW FUCKING AWESOME ESCAFLOWNE IS.
Just know it.
yn-neko hates a cat
Banned
You should watch Code:Breaker instead. Because it's more Darker than Black than DtB S2.
Seasoon two was such a disapointment.
Killing off so many interesting characters from season one and not doing anything to replace them... such a squandering of what S1 built up.
Do you have a time machine going spare?
The most mainstream paper in the UK is actually the Sun not the Daily Mail.
- Status
Similar threads
- Poll