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Winter of Anime 2013 |OT -6| How much lower can we go?!
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Only for a few episodes.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Evangelion lends itself more easily for misinterpretation and fanwankery.
If we gonna get hardcore how about Angel's Egg?
Its easy to turn down project for another big producer.
Dedication Through Light
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Pet Girl of Sakurasou 22
Well my prediction turned out wrong but at least the alternative to it would at least give me a greater appreciation for the residents hard work, dedication, and ingenuity. I kind of wish they threw out the line about "Sakurasou is not Sakurasou without you" as it felt as if it was the only thing that was missed in this episode, especially the big discovery which was brilliant. Hopefully its not the last time we see and it can have something added to it.
Anyway the episode did have probably the one thing I hate in all these romances out of what I typically encounter.
Depending on next episode would be a solid or rather exceptional final arc of this anime, cant wait to see how they get out of this pickle.
Well my prediction turned out wrong but at least the alternative to it would at least give me a greater appreciation for the residents hard work, dedication, and ingenuity. I kind of wish they threw out the line about "Sakurasou is not Sakurasou without you" as it felt as if it was the only thing that was missed in this episode, especially the big discovery which was brilliant. Hopefully its not the last time we see and it can have something added to it.
Anyway the episode did have probably the one thing I hate in all these romances out of what I typically encounter.
Why in the world do characters just give up? Aoyama had the perfect opportunity to finally declare her love. She was like right there about to say it with his full attention and she just suddenly says something about appreciating him. It would have been far more compelling and intense if she said it. I wonder what would have happened, as when he said Love to Mashiro it didnt feel as if it carried the same weight as Aoyama's towards him. Giving up is usually always not good.
Depending on next episode would be a solid or rather exceptional final arc of this anime, cant wait to see how they get out of this pickle.
I'm saying that the story works well within the game but really poorly when taken as a written work by its own merits.
Plot twist : You can date Sugou.
Inferno Cop 12
WE ARE ALL INFERNO COP
WE ARE ALL INFERNO COP
It was really good till episode 13 happened but 12 acts as its own ending anyway so~
PorcellainThrill
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More like Nanami's egg.
War in the Pocket 5
Wow, this got pretty emotional. I mean, last episode had the hilarious "GALCIA" picture and then the tragic, violent deaths of Bernie's entire team. Now we're in a race against the clock to destroy a Gundam to save a colony from nuclear holocaust. It's strange to see Zeons as good guys and to see destroying a Gundam as a heroic objective, but it works. Amazing how well they can work this story in just 6 episodes.
Wow, this got pretty emotional. I mean, last episode had the hilarious "GALCIA" picture and then the tragic, violent deaths of Bernie's entire team. Now we're in a race against the clock to destroy a Gundam to save a colony from nuclear holocaust. It's strange to see Zeons as good guys and to see destroying a Gundam as a heroic objective, but it works. Amazing how well they can work this story in just 6 episodes.
Chet Rippo
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I don't know, you might actually like that.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
The Cowbell of Happiness is a metaphor for breast growth.
Chet Rippo
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Crash Station
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Eh, I think it's a fine story. Not even in a "fine for a game" way. It just kind of follows a formula that would need some tweaking when brought to other mediums. As Geneijin said, it was poorly adapted.
You're far too kind - I wouldn't say so... Well, maybe the really bad ones.
Yes. First you must focus all of your dreams, hopes, and desires. Channel your innermost shameful fantasies and lewd acts. Hold on to those dreams and feel your passion surge through your bloodstream and out of your pen, like a wild stampede.
Drawing it.
Chet Rippo
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I assume he's asking for technique or what program you're using.
Sakurasou - 22
Okay so if Shiina was your typical harem protag
this opens the door for Aoyama to swoop in and elope with Shiina leaving us with an acceptable end.
would be within the perimeters of the show.
I'll echo what I said last week, this show's drama is lost on me completely because it's been repeated in the same way so many times it's pissing me off, the sad part is that it does have a cast that can be enjoyable to watch. a shame they're all on a broken record though.
Okay so if Shiina was your typical harem protag
the train would have blocked Sorata's confession,
Shiina using her famous paintings' lunch money to buy out Sakuraso
I'll echo what I said last week, this show's drama is lost on me completely because it's been repeated in the same way so many times it's pissing me off, the sad part is that it does have a cast that can be enjoyable to watch. a shame they're all on a broken record though.
er... I draw it carefully... with a tablet. If I make a mistake I erase it and try again.
I know, it's a pretty big secret, so don't go telling everyone.
Chet Rippo
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I figured that, but you didn't answer my other question.
Yeah, even though you fall into a deep abyss you're not down there for too long.
What question?
Chet Rippo
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You know, what computer program you use.
HeartCatch Precure! END
I marathoned the last 15 chapters, I didn't want to but
I just couldn't stop.
It was a nice surprise to see
in action just when I though Moonlight was overpowered, and I cried a little in the
The final fights were really good, but all the Moonlight VS Dark precure and the great revelation of Sabaku was too obvious.
In the end
I was sad because it was the final chapter but it really hit me in the last scene, I smiled and shed a tear.
This was a better end than Smile precure, Heartcatch isn't only a good precure anime it is a good anime in general.
And once again the sadness because there is no more chapters no more Erika
So Which Precure should I watch next? I need more Precure
I marathoned the last 15 chapters, I didn't want to but
after Moonlight joins the team
It was a nice surprise to see
Cure flower
final fight with Sasorina ;__;
The final fights were really good, but all the Moonlight VS Dark precure and the great revelation of Sabaku was too obvious.
In the end
they really kick the ass of Dune. XD
I was sad because it was the final chapter but it really hit me in the last scene, I smiled and shed a tear.
This was a better end than Smile precure, Heartcatch isn't only a good precure anime it is a good anime in general.
And once again the sadness because there is no more chapters no more Erika
So Which Precure should I watch next? I need more Precure
PorcellainThrill
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Stop playing dense and tell us exactly how you are stroking that pen
Twin Drive System
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Just finished Hidamari Sketch S1 today.
I'll start off by saying that I'm not a fan of Shaft's style. Sometimes it feels like they are trying way too hard to be edgy and it just feels cheap. I've only seen a few of their works though.
The super-relaxed pace of the show was making me fall asleep at first. It took a while to finish as I had been constantly putting it off. I'd just watch an episode if I was really bored and had nothing else to do. Maybe that's how you're supposed to watch it.
But despite all that, I found it quite charming and enjoyed the character interactions. Before I knew it, I found myself smiling whenever I was watching. I can't really bring myself to complain about anything. Strangely enough, I don't mind all the Shaft juxtaposition here. Slice-of-life magic or something. I'd definitely put this above Yuru Yuri whatever that show was.
Anyway, I just watched the first episode of x365 and was kind of surprised by the jump in quality. Maybe it's just a first episode thing, but quality upgrade or not, I think I will enjoy this.
I'll start off by saying that I'm not a fan of Shaft's style. Sometimes it feels like they are trying way too hard to be edgy and it just feels cheap. I've only seen a few of their works though.
The super-relaxed pace of the show was making me fall asleep at first. It took a while to finish as I had been constantly putting it off. I'd just watch an episode if I was really bored and had nothing else to do. Maybe that's how you're supposed to watch it.
But despite all that, I found it quite charming and enjoyed the character interactions. Before I knew it, I found myself smiling whenever I was watching. I can't really bring myself to complain about anything. Strangely enough, I don't mind all the Shaft juxtaposition here. Slice-of-life magic or something. I'd definitely put this above Yuru Yuri whatever that show was.
Anyway, I just watched the first episode of x365 and was kind of surprised by the jump in quality. Maybe it's just a first episode thing, but quality upgrade or not, I think I will enjoy this.
Yep! I always try to mention this. I like finding great shows through impressions and I always like to hear when someone tries out a show because of my impressions.
Congrats! I hope you enjoyed Heartcatch's endgame while it lasted because it's basically the only one in the franchise that isn't a thoughtless mishmash of plot escalations or otherwise disappointing in some significant way.
My personal recommendation is to watch Fresh next.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
ZachDeKoromaru
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I'm glad you're enjoying the wideness. S1 is definitely the weakest (yet still great) part of the series, and x365 is by far my favorite season and you should at least watch that all the way if you decide to take a break.
Photoshop. Default brush.
I literally do nothing special. Drawing stuff is more about choices than it is techniques (at least for me anyways). It's also about emotions. What makes me feel excited when I draw. I chase those options, and try to get them to look better than they do in my mind. Of course you have to know stuff like "what does this thing look like at that angle?" and "what kind of perspective this is" but those things are boring. The tools are just there to facilitate what you know.
Also, most people I know draw way too fast, and hurry to the finish line. I've worked with tight deadlines too, but whenever possible I like to slow down and check what I'm doing so I can fix my mistakes along the way... I still make mistakes in the end, but I just accept it.
GTO 17 New OP isn't as good as first OP. Anyway, we're in the Kanzaki arc, and from what I've seen I'm guessing the poor girl was in a relationship with a teacher and that went downhill fast. Kikuchi be wantin' some of that somethin' fierce, though. Also, how many of Onizuka's students will try to kill themselves before this show is over?
Chet Rippo
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I feel the same way, but sometimes I feel I take too long working on something, though that might just be because I get distracted too much while I'm drawing.
OK I'll do it, I remember watching the first season on my first years in high school, this is old so help me find it.
Second OP is best OP
Very nice! If you have already seen Smile then Fresh should be next for you, followed by Suite if you're still up for more.
Maybe it'll grow on me. OP of E7 did.
dakkumauji
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Yu-Gi-Oh! ZeXal 28
I would have rather watched Gyrozetter instead.
And really, protag? Do you really need your imaginary friend to tell you to activate the trap you just put down last turn when a giant monster is direct attacking you?
I would have rather watched Gyrozetter instead.
And really, protag? Do you really need your imaginary friend to tell you to activate the trap you just put down last turn when a giant monster is direct attacking you?
That's why...
fap and draw.
The distractions fuel your passion. The passion pushes your pen. It's like... pornographic penmanship.
Chet Rippo
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Yeah, there have been times where I've used other people's impressions here to get myself to watch new shows I probably would have never thought of.
Accel World SP 1-8 END
You know something's gone very wrong when the short gag specials they add to the home releases turn out to be far more consistent in quality & entertaining than the main series. It's almost as if you're paying for these four minute specials but you end up with all this extra crap added to them.
You know something's gone very wrong when the short gag specials they add to the home releases turn out to be far more consistent in quality & entertaining than the main series. It's almost as if you're paying for these four minute specials but you end up with all this extra crap added to them.
Happy Birthday, Inochi Kagayaku Toki
Another movie which wonzo had posted about previously which I had been looking to watch was this film here. It's an anime movie that deals with the issue of bullying and the possible side effects such as suicide that may result from it, as well as even somewhat portraying characters who have disabilities and the issues faced with them as well.
While a couple of scenes may come across as a bit more forced or perhaps somewhat contrived the movie handles the material with a straight face and takes things seriously. It doesn't go so far as to be melodramatic with it's characters emotions either. It really does show the harmful side effects of turning ones back or pushing your problems onto others and the viscous cycle this creates. Watching the film everyone just seems like a grade A jerk but as the film continues it at least explores why they act the way they do always going back to the theme of bullying.
Also perhaps of interest to the staff enthusiasts is that the director of this movie is Satoshi Dezaki, who also directed the anime film adaptation of They were Eleven and is the older brother of Osamu Dezaki.
The art sometimes seemed inconsistent but I thought there were a lot of really nicely detailed background or environmental shots throughout the film, especially in the middle when Asuka is visiting her grandparents for a little while. Other times the art itself isn't bad but the general layout of a shot might just be kind of boring visually. The animation is pretty average to poor but it doesn't really hurt in this case with the story the film is trying to tell. The show certainly likes it's "shocked" type shots with the characters as well where the top and bottom of the screen get darker or a bit shaded while the center is more lit, usually on the characters eye's. Branduil, and likely others, will be happy to know that the movie contains 2D hand drawn vehicles as well! There's all kinds like trucks, buses and even more of a cruise ship I believe it was.
While this might not be the kind of film you would watch over and over a few times I still think it's one people should watch at least once for it's effort in exploring the theme's it does and portraying the characters in the way it does.
For another look at the film which originally got me interested to watch it, and hopefully more do so as well, here's a link to wonzo's comments on the film:http://neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=44401082&postcount=14215
All images borrowed from wonzo.
Another movie which wonzo had posted about previously which I had been looking to watch was this film here. It's an anime movie that deals with the issue of bullying and the possible side effects such as suicide that may result from it, as well as even somewhat portraying characters who have disabilities and the issues faced with them as well.
While a couple of scenes may come across as a bit more forced or perhaps somewhat contrived the movie handles the material with a straight face and takes things seriously. It doesn't go so far as to be melodramatic with it's characters emotions either. It really does show the harmful side effects of turning ones back or pushing your problems onto others and the viscous cycle this creates. Watching the film everyone just seems like a grade A jerk but as the film continues it at least explores why they act the way they do always going back to the theme of bullying.
Also perhaps of interest to the staff enthusiasts is that the director of this movie is Satoshi Dezaki, who also directed the anime film adaptation of They were Eleven and is the older brother of Osamu Dezaki.
Asuka has a tough time but it's really interesting to see her grow and overcome the problems and people in her life.
The art sometimes seemed inconsistent but I thought there were a lot of really nicely detailed background or environmental shots throughout the film, especially in the middle when Asuka is visiting her grandparents for a little while. Other times the art itself isn't bad but the general layout of a shot might just be kind of boring visually. The animation is pretty average to poor but it doesn't really hurt in this case with the story the film is trying to tell. The show certainly likes it's "shocked" type shots with the characters as well where the top and bottom of the screen get darker or a bit shaded while the center is more lit, usually on the characters eye's. Branduil, and likely others, will be happy to know that the movie contains 2D hand drawn vehicles as well! There's all kinds like trucks, buses and even more of a cruise ship I believe it was.
Not many anime contain characters with disabilities so this is an welcome change from the norm.
While this might not be the kind of film you would watch over and over a few times I still think it's one people should watch at least once for it's effort in exploring the theme's it does and portraying the characters in the way it does.
For another look at the film which originally got me interested to watch it, and hopefully more do so as well, here's a link to wonzo's comments on the film:http://neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=44401082&postcount=14215
Chet Rippo
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I just said I wasn't good a multitasking, what did you think I meant?
The eclectic art direction in Hidamari Sketch shouldn't be confused with the empty Shinbo-ism that has come to define SHAFT, even if they both share the commonality of visually compensating for a lack of animation. You may disagree, but I think that Hidamari's constant use of prints, patterns, and scrapbooking are elegant ways of conveying how the characters' lives are shaped by and centered around art. It's a visual extension of their offbeat personalities and, in a way, we're seeing the world as they see it.
If only SHAFT were as smart and deliberate in how they ply their "craft" in their other shows.
the villains are about to get a lot tougher.
I really enjoyed that episode as well.
2 Honokas are better than one!
also Porun is totally precious.
R_thanatos
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They want to unite the world , not to conquer it.
Except that it happens.
Well their plans are different.
Durandall plan was the perfect example of gaining something through force , while the celestial being only wish is to keep armed conflict from spreading for a purpose that i won't spoil.
The entire premise is that somehow a group of people got access to a superior technology that make them way in advance of everything existing.
Besides the point of them being able to change things is the fact that they are overpowered and that they have a plan prepared years ( decades ) before . Otherwise they would be just another faction dealing with war.
And yes kira freedom wiped the floor of the coordinator fleet by himself once the seed was "on" .. i do remember an overwhelming victory in the destiny end. Kira wiped teh floor of 1 entire fleet and the paint on his gundam was still perfect.
Setsuna situation is much more in phase with what's happenning and what happenned in the wars fought in africa last century or atm. That was my point. i mean his setting not his attitude.
Fair point..
But both only share a common theme .. they have drastic different settings.
Except that people do behave according to some patterns.
This is advanced maths and it's used in various places of the world.
Tracking individuals for example..or another application is "game theory" at various levels.
Gundam 00 does it at another scale ..but the theory behind what's used already exist to this day. By analysing human behavior, scientists already have many simulatiosn for many given cases. This stuff is used when design buildings for example or in sports ( to improve teamwork ) ..gundam 00 just use that stuff and put a future coat of paint on it.
At some point it stops being smart and deliberate and becomes cheap and lazy. I'm not saying that's the case with Hidamari but I'm saying that SHAFT doesn't deserve the benefit of the doubt with regards to its productions.
Using spreadsheets.
Hey, I finished your Mio drawing. It has boobs and stuff so quit slacking!
Mepple and Mipple are far worse than Porun.
I do agree that Porun continuously getting into trouble was a bit aggravating.
his voice is not bad though.
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