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Winter of Anime 2013 |OT -5| This is stupid, kayos90 sucks!
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There was a UFO in the show the whole time and no one told me!?
So I'm not the only one who has her as their favourite and not just because of the :chet.
And this is why Azu-nyan is the worst K-On.
Preach on brothe....
It was sarcasm!? Novid is suddenly throwing curve balls! Now I don't know what to believe!
So you just had your birthday? Happy belated Birthday in that case!
Sad to see that it is ending, but great to see there will be more of it.
Well we took that for granted as this is the season of lewd.
If a rapping polar bear gif didn't convince them there is no hope left for them.
He likes the terrible Japanese puns.
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Anime had a good run. Also, this means I'm totally justified in reviewing ponies again!
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Twilight no baka!
Why? It's not the greatest cartoon, but it's not like it's made by evil baby-beating holocaust-denying moon landing hoax apologists.
But I don't wear glasses.
Are you Haruka?
My anime knowledge is minimal and even with just a quick glance at that list I can see how wrong they are. How is this even possible?
It's funny, here in Latin America we had the chance to experience Doraemon, Shin-Chan, Conan and Dr. Slump at mornings, on kids' channels. Considering the differences in culture, I still think all those are extremely accessible shows, my generation grew up watching them (among others).
But then again, we also hadthis obscure SHAFT anime, so I'd say the choices made were somewhat strange. The dub for this was glorious though, totally made the series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34JqFNCtd_Y
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The first two episodes (or any of the two-parters for that matter) are veritably dull. The show's strengths are not the epic narratives it tries to tell every once in a while. I suggest you at least give the episode Swarm of the Century a try, since that's more in-line with the aspects of the show that people irrevocably like (aka the character traits at their most extremes).
I've been told that anime was shown on UK television back in the day but I honestly don't remember it or I assume it was before my time. Just a lot of home grown shows like Postman Pat and Captain Pugwash, the latter predating the animation techniques shown in Inferno Cop by over 30 years.
I suppose the nearest thing I watched was Mumintroll, but I always saw it as a Swedish cartoon animated in Japan much like Batman was an American cartoon animated in Japan, but apparently I wrong on that as well.
I suppose the nearest thing I watched was Mumintroll, but I always saw it as a Swedish cartoon animated in Japan much like Batman was an American cartoon animated in Japan, but apparently I wrong on that as well.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Bronies vs BroCures. Fight!
BriseFlots
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Just a little message to that I'll still be there but won't be posting much during the next few weeks. 
I'll still share my views and ask for advices though ^^
I'll still share my views and ask for advices though ^^
Personally, I'll stick with the gifs.
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I wish I had your conviction Flots. Good luck!
I like how everyone came to the same conclusion as I regarding which pony is which Cure. Rarity got shafted though.
BriseFlots
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Me too
The 1990 series or the 1969 one?
Moomin seems like a pretty nice laid-back show, I am interested in seeing the 1969 version, though I don't think I will ever be able to unless I learn japanese though.
BriseFlots
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I had a friendly reminder, I will not wait the unfriendly one ^^
What needs to happen is fansubs of the japanese dub.
Your mileage may vary. I liked the s1 open and s2 close myself. It's true through that the show spends the vast majority of its time in episodic silliness.
Perhaps, but once I drop a show I really find it difficult to pick it back up. I did the same thing with K-On! and I'll probably never return to that even though I'm watching shows similar in tone and style right now.
No idea as I was very young and only watched them when I was visiting family in Sweden. Probably the 90s one, but since Sweden got both versions it could have been a mix as I wouldn't be surprised if there were some old video lying around.
I've picked shows back up on multiple occasions and have been vindicated in doing so, like Futari wa Precure.
Which is still ass at first, but becomes watchable.
Damn. The official subtitle is "Tomodachi wa Mahou" not "Yuujou wa Mahou" as a direct translation would imply.
Now darkside's tag is broken.
Good point. I expect some handwaving rather than explanation.
PorcellainThrill
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Together with Nafe's records of when the postcount in animeGAF exploded we can pinpoit the exact moment when anime turned to shit.
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Endless Eight
Kingdom 33
shit is gettin real (bad)
Those poor horses.
That might have looked cool if they were in cars
Mouryou no Hako 3
Nope. Still not making any sense whatsoever.
When it seemed that the main girl had stopped being cray cray, the episode ends on that note and brings everything back. I guess I should be thankful for having a character like Kiba, who at the very least doesn't seem to be batshit insane yet, around.
Nope. Still not making any sense whatsoever.
When it seemed that the main girl had stopped being cray cray, the episode ends on that note and brings everything back. I guess I should be thankful for having a character like Kiba, who at the very least doesn't seem to be batshit insane yet, around.
Dedication Through Light
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They answered my wish thank goodness. Hopefully funimation picks it up, been watching on their site to ensure it gets a disc release here.
Wonder if Li Mu will get some action?
yn-neko hates a cat
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I should have prefaced my original post with only making it through the first episode on my second attempt after I fell asleep on my first time do to abject boredom. It was only on my attempt to watch episode two that I realized I actually really never watch episode one. I couldn't make it through episode two because my eyes started bleeding. I wasn't sure if my retina was being damaged or if I was crying tears of blood. It just didn't seem normal. So I can't even begin to argue why DTL enjoys it because maybe it got better. Maybe the definition of the positive expression was changed and no one sent me the memo. Maybe the show is God's gift to man and I'm no longer human. Maybe it's what all the cool kids are into and I just can't relate as an old man time's left behind. To each his own ONE MILLION TIMES OVER but....
ijustcantdealwithit.gif
I'm not asking you to defend your tastes. Please consider me a layman seeking enlightenment from a well-informed source as I ask this: Why did this happen and how is it good? Do you agree with me that the beginning of the series may have been poorly executed? Did it get dramatically better on its way to 33 or do you feel its been strong from the beginning? How do you think the makers feel about the show overall presentation? Are you satisfied with your experience thus far?
Dedication Through Light
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i thought soul eater had a good dub, never tried the sub, always odd to forgo it when playing my blu rays. psychadelic soul jam best song on the ost,
The Revolutionary Girl Utena returns:
... 同じく届いてた。めっちゃかっこいい - 少女革命ウテナ - りぶ野（id:rivfi） - Hatena Haiku
http://h.hatena.ne.jp/rivfi/243612618887823103
I like that combination of grey-scale and gold color with the reflective imprints on the outer cardboard box! Picture quality impressions can wait (not)...
... 同じく届いてた。めっちゃかっこいい - 少女革命ウテナ - りぶ野（id:rivfi） - Hatena Haiku
http://h.hatena.ne.jp/rivfi/243612618887823103
I like that combination of grey-scale and gold color with the reflective imprints on the outer cardboard box! Picture quality impressions can wait (not)...
Dedication Through Light
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Darn, mine said I was on tumblr and reading japanese comics too much :/
R_thanatos
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One Piece - Amazon Lily ++ Marineford Arcs (406-489)Impel Down
Well, alright. I have a whole bunch of different feelings to share with y'all.
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I don't have any strong feeling towards Amazon Lily (AKA the "Stop Sexualizing Luffy Arc"). While I can't say I had a blast with it, I can't say I hated it either. It was stupid and ok. I often caught myself laughing at all the Luffy's Balls antics, and it did introduce me to the awesomeness that isStill, the effects of the increasingly terrible pacing started to show up, with a couple of episodes ending up being voids of emptiness, and the excitement from Sabaody quickly quieted down.Hancock. (I already knew about the character's existance and the fact that she fell for Luffy somehow, but my mind was kind of blown by her Shichibukai status.)
In summary:
- Marguerite = the hawtness.
- I'm really thankful for Luffy's nakama, because- Bath scene = the hawtness.without them, only an EXTREME ADRENALINE RUSH-mode arc like Marineford is bearable with Luffy as the only Straw Hat getting on-screen time. I absolutely love everything about the way the crew was separated and the consequences of such event, but watching Amazon Lily's initial episodes (the ones before the battle, in which Luffy would only run around avoiding arrows) was an experience that I wouldn't recommend to anyone.
- I just love theWillpower thing. I've said it before: it's completely stupid, but at the same time it's so awesome. So Luffy's got this... Haoshoku Haki, is it? That's awesome. So ominous.
As for the restof the crew and their whereabouts... I can easily separate those storylines in the "good" and "bad" groups. Although I'm sure everyone will get out of their respective new homes properly powered-up for the New World, some characters ended up in really boring situations. Nami, for example. Another Sky Island, eh? Cool. But that's that. Hm... I love a good list!
The Good:
- Zoro- Robingetting stuck with Perona is the hottest thing ever. Fuck Kuina's clone, this is the OTP right here.- Frankyended up in the shittiest place possible, and one with an opressive regime, obviously. Otherwise, how would Toei fit in all the mandatory Robin rape imagery? Still, the setting is pretty interesting, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what'll happen there.- Sanjiis funny as hell, so naturally his unique setting is too. I'm more interested in seeing how Vegapunk fits into all of this than in the kid and the old man.HAHAHAHAHA
The Bad:
- Nami- Chopperended up in a mindboggingly boring place. It fits her character, though!- Usoppis so much stronger than Oda likes to portray him for some reason. Hopefully he'll learn to kick some ass now that's he's stuck in this hell-jungle with the bully birds.- Brookgot stuck with an idiot. Great.just wants some goddamn panties, you creeps. Could be cool, but it's just boring. At least he has battle in store, I guess.
hancock is seriously awesome dat atitude
Robin ended in the best place ever .. and yes nami ended in a very boring place but at least you know that she would just kick-ass even more now. i do agree with sanji and brook however. but the biggest minfuck is without a doubt zoro. can you imagine dat pairing ?
I liked this arc . i think you've over hyped this place a little much . i mean it was every bit as dangerous and difficult than it was explained before and luffy got through it thank to some sacrifices and plenty of luck. Seeing some old faces really brought the whole arc to be more than awesome because in most cases they needed more expositions and where fitting compagnions given their attitude.And so...
Arc! AKA the "Oh My God Toei Just Kill Me Now Arc"! What a load of toxic waste.Impel Down
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One last complaint:Magellan is a shit villain.
As for the positive points...Everyone ditching Magellan behind without even bothering to defeat him! That was delicious. But even more delicious than that... Mr. 2. Fuuuuuuuuuck, man. I don't even know what to say. I need a moment :'(
I honestly thought Luffy would somehow manage to go in and do all his stuff by himself, but was pleasantly surprised by the old faces showing up. Hell, I even like Buggy (when he doesn't get more than 1 minute of on-screen time per episode, that is). The whole secret okama society in the middle of Impel Down was surprising and kind of a relief (at that point I was getting a bit tired of Luffy's hopelessness), and Iva being Dragon's nakama... Is something that'll probably be the cause of some interesting events down the line.
But, yeah. I believe in Oda, so I trust that I'll have fun reading through this arc in the manga.
Magellan is indeed not good. A good hability but no charisma.
In the end, though, all that matters is:
Marineford Arc, AKA the "Everyone is Insanely Overpowered Arc". Oda goes "You think Enel was a pain in the ass? Oh, little child, c'mere a second and I'll show you something amazing."
Goddamn.
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It was awesome. It's not my favorite arc - Enies Lobby still holds that title -, but it probably would be had I started it without knowing its biggest twist beforehand. I'm guessing things will slow down a lot until the final final arc now, because holy shit, but I'm still looking forward to what comes next.Especially Luffy's and Ace's detailed backstory and the time skip stuff. I love time skips.
Also, I haven't forgotten, Oda. The WTF lingers on.
It was an arc we clearly needed.Some arcs made it hard to show properly what levels they were and this one was the perfect escuse. i remember the excitment every week during this arc looking at what the heck would happen during the next chapter.
it was suposed to be a clash and we got it ..so in that aspect everything was delivered perfectly.
Did you see just what firepower they put on the table ? dat is incredible indeed.
Ps: nobody forgot and seeing what oda did with laboon , but bet you'll get your answer when you 'll least expect it.
RurouniZel
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I guess once you draw a lot of fanart it becomes hard to smell how bad it is. ;{
Completely agree.
BriseFlots
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We are misunderstood geniuses, it's the only possible explanation
Mouryou no Hako 3
I thought I'd have to pay attention to box metaphors, but I guess I can just assume now that everything is a box. This show is going to end Men In Black style by zooming out until the entire universe is a box.
The cast continues to expand gradually. More mysteries appear, overlapping themselves with the ones we're already familiar with. The man from the very beginning appears again, as mysterious as he was before. There's the sense that somehow, everything is proceeding according to a plan, but it's hard to tell to what end.
I wish I could speculate about things, but I'm so deep in the dark that I don't know where to begin. But it still feels like one or two firm answers to the questions posed so far could start to unravel everything else, which is good.
The way flashbacks were handled in this episode was bizarre. Considering so much happens in and around the hospital at different times, and that there are flashbacks nestled inside other flashbacks, I found myself rather disoriented.
It's still a very interesting show, I just wish some leads started appearing.
I thought I'd have to pay attention to box metaphors, but I guess I can just assume now that everything is a box. This show is going to end Men In Black style by zooming out until the entire universe is a box.
I mean, sure, this is a big-ass box. That's obvious enough.
The cast continues to expand gradually. More mysteries appear, overlapping themselves with the ones we're already familiar with. The man from the very beginning appears again, as mysterious as he was before. There's the sense that somehow, everything is proceeding according to a plan, but it's hard to tell to what end.
But the house is also a box! Even a man can become a box! It's boxes all the way down!
I wish I could speculate about things, but I'm so deep in the dark that I don't know where to begin. But it still feels like one or two firm answers to the questions posed so far could start to unravel everything else, which is good.
The way flashbacks were handled in this episode was bizarre. Considering so much happens in and around the hospital at different times, and that there are flashbacks nestled inside other flashbacks, I found myself rather disoriented.
So the ransom note came before Kanako disappeared? Why?
It's still a very interesting show, I just wish some leads started appearing.
Chet Rippo
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That already sounds like a huge improvement over anime
Impel Down.
It's perfect.
I think I did. My biggest problem with it wasn't related to what Luffy got through, but mostly with how much stupid filler crap no one cares about they managed to cram in those episodes. I mean,
did they really need to spend 5 episodes running and defeating random soldiers on their way back? Did they really need to spread the Iva x sadomasochistic girl conflict over 3 episodes?
That's lot
Laboon I'm talking about, though. Those are the things that show up randomly in the final scene of the episode they leave Thriller Bark, vaguely mentioned ominously by the narrator... Unless they are somehow related to Laboon and that's what you're talking about. Huh.
To me it seemed like
her sister or whatever was the one preparing the letter to be sent, as if she was the kidnapper. Otherwise, she would already be in shock, and not react when Kiba showed up.
You need to beat the first level in Ouendan 2. The Americans in that have noses that put Kaiji to shame.
Chet Rippo
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Everything I learned, I learned from the K-ON! movie.
Lee Chaolan
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Haha, Two out of Three a'int bad, right? xD
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