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Winter of Anime 2013 |OT -6| How much lower can we go?!
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Just listen to the tunes and run for the hills, run for the fucking hills!!
Jex
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So I've just been watching some classic Oshii montages, for example this one from Ghost in the Shell opening (NSFW):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGJE82p39jI
or this one from later on in the movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARTLckN9e7I
or this one from Patlabor 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dmlwhaEEgE
or this one from Innocence:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IGTiFuDjTI
and I was just reflecting on how peculiarly distinct all of these Oshii montages are. Even outside of their proper context they nevertheless retain a powerful weight to them which serves to interpolate you into the world that you are observing. The atmosphere is almost tangible. While I like and respect each of these films as a whole I find that these certain scenes stick out in my recollection and it's probably because of their unique characteristics. They also forgo spoken narrative and instead opt to focus on telling a story or communicating an idea purely through visuals (supported by the music, of course). As you're not being fed any particular story your brain actually works harder in interpreting what you're seeing and drawing conclusions based on that because you're not getting a story any other way. This is one of the ways in which Oshii enriches the worlds that he creates, by simply putting it on display for the audience. When he portrays it in such a naturalistic, engrossing way it actually makes the fake world of the movie seem far more real because we've seen so much of it. This is why Oshii says you shouldn't underestimate the importance of good background art - it actually helps people feel that the world is a real location, not some piece of flat art.
The slow, deliberate nature of the editing combined with the Kenji Kawai feels designed to place the viewer into a kind of trance. Most directors wouldn't slow their movie down for such a long period of time for fear of boring the audience and losing their attention. In this sense Oshii at least treats his audience with some respect because he presumes that they can survive without constant visceral entertainment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGJE82p39jI
or this one from later on in the movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARTLckN9e7I
or this one from Patlabor 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dmlwhaEEgE
or this one from Innocence:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IGTiFuDjTI
and I was just reflecting on how peculiarly distinct all of these Oshii montages are. Even outside of their proper context they nevertheless retain a powerful weight to them which serves to interpolate you into the world that you are observing. The atmosphere is almost tangible. While I like and respect each of these films as a whole I find that these certain scenes stick out in my recollection and it's probably because of their unique characteristics. They also forgo spoken narrative and instead opt to focus on telling a story or communicating an idea purely through visuals (supported by the music, of course). As you're not being fed any particular story your brain actually works harder in interpreting what you're seeing and drawing conclusions based on that because you're not getting a story any other way. This is one of the ways in which Oshii enriches the worlds that he creates, by simply putting it on display for the audience. When he portrays it in such a naturalistic, engrossing way it actually makes the fake world of the movie seem far more real because we've seen so much of it. This is why Oshii says you shouldn't underestimate the importance of good background art - it actually helps people feel that the world is a real location, not some piece of flat art.
The slow, deliberate nature of the editing combined with the Kenji Kawai feels designed to place the viewer into a kind of trance. Most directors wouldn't slow their movie down for such a long period of time for fear of boring the audience and losing their attention. In this sense Oshii at least treats his audience with some respect because he presumes that they can survive without constant visceral entertainment.
Dedication Through Light
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Guilty Crown is one of the few anime to come close to being as awesome as Evangelion. Definitely check it out as its one of the best anime of the decade. Good music, intense and enjoyable plot, and fresh visuals and character abilities.
Hellsing321
Member
Fuck no!
Theonik
Member
The tunes are pretty much the only good thing about it.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Seriously? Yes I have always loved evangelion what are the similarities? Music definitely hits the spot.
EDIT: lol saw the other replies. Oh you.....you got my hopes up ;__;
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Well, I guess that's that.
No one asked for this. It's a good thing I wasn't expecting the adaptation to be any good.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
I don't think EVAs are that big considering average mecha sizes anyway.
I thought the average mecha was only 20m high?
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Mmm, I guess you are right. I always tend to overestimate those real robots. Fucking real robots.
While we are on the subject of mecha, yay found Yoshinari's old artwork!
Dedication Through Light
Member
It has a lot of similarities in terms of plot elements and borrowing them. At least check it out, I dont know why it isn't loved as much here as it is on other sites.
It has much better animation than Evangelion.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
I have been tempted. You know what I will watch the first ep and see of its any good.
First episode is not an indication of if the show is good or not for GC. In fact the first two episodes are alright. After that... well.... lol.
G Gundam 27
TEE HEE, the Mobile Trace System hurt a little boy. Oh, and OF COURSE Gundam Maxter from Neo-MURICA beat up Gundam Zebra from, I dunno, Neo-Africa. That's not symbolic in any way. And I don't think half these guys Domon is fighting now are even human. Neo Greece's guy was bigger than Argo! And Neo India's guy here is freakin' GREEN.
BURNING ERUPTING FINGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER.
You just reminded me that I miss Tessa. Scuse me while I go cry that I'll never get to see the Tessa flipping the bird scene.
TEE HEE, the Mobile Trace System hurt a little boy. Oh, and OF COURSE Gundam Maxter from Neo-MURICA beat up Gundam Zebra from, I dunno, Neo-Africa. That's not symbolic in any way. And I don't think half these guys Domon is fighting now are even human. Neo Greece's guy was bigger than Argo! And Neo India's guy here is freakin' GREEN.
BURNING ERUPTING FINGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER.
You just reminded me that I miss Tessa. Scuse me while I go cry that I'll never get to see the Tessa flipping the bird scene.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆ 6
Hahahahaha, maaaaan. Poor Natsume. Unrequited love is just the worst, isn't it?
Hahahahaha, maaaaan. Poor Natsume. Unrequited love is just the worst, isn't it?
Ultimadrago
Member
Funniest recurring gag in any show!
firehawk12
Subete no aware
You know, this brings up a question I had - do voice recording sessions still take place in isolation at US studios?
I remember actors talking about literally phoning in their sessions, so...
Gundam 0083 7
You know, I simultaneously do and do not get the hate for this show. I mean, on the one hand, it's REALLY bad, but on the other, it isn't outstandingly awful like AGE or 00. It's just terribly lame. It's like, if being lame were a sport or a class, then Stardust Memory would be that kid who didn't apply himself. It's just cheesy and awkward and so terribly dumb.
Part of me loves how awful it is.
You know, I simultaneously do and do not get the hate for this show. I mean, on the one hand, it's REALLY bad, but on the other, it isn't outstandingly awful like AGE or 00. It's just terribly lame. It's like, if being lame were a sport or a class, then Stardust Memory would be that kid who didn't apply himself. It's just cheesy and awkward and so terribly dumb.
Part of me loves how awful it is.
Futari wa Pretty Cure 40
This was my favorite episode in a while.
Porun riding on Chutaro and making friends with him was amazing. He is now officially better than the other two. It's set in stone now, and I'm done apologizing for it.
Honoka really brought the adorable in this one. Her interactions with Nagisa in this episode were great. From teaching her how to peel a potato, them and the other girls shopping in the store, and then them together in the same bed, and holding hands when Grandma came home
sdburton approved, most likely), she really brought her A game.
Though I have to wonder why they didn't just trap them in their dreams in the Dark World to begin with if they knew they could do that. Didn't work, but I probably wouldn't have thought it wouldn't work. And if they know where they live...now there's just no excuse for them still being alive and you not completing your task.
This was my favorite episode in a while.
Porun riding on Chutaro and making friends with him was amazing. He is now officially better than the other two. It's set in stone now, and I'm done apologizing for it.
Honoka really brought the adorable in this one. Her interactions with Nagisa in this episode were great. From teaching her how to peel a potato, them and the other girls shopping in the store, and then them together in the same bed, and holding hands when Grandma came home
sdburton approved, most likely), she really brought her A game. Though I have to wonder why they didn't just trap them in their dreams in the Dark World to begin with if they knew they could do that. Didn't work, but I probably wouldn't have thought it wouldn't work. And if they know where they live...now there's just no excuse for them still being alive and you not completing your task.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Dat Yuno with glasses HNNNNNNNNNNNNNG
Dedication Through Light
Member
Still in studios. Well heres one for one of Viz's anime taken today. (I think its the va for Kuroyukihime)
I cannot imagine that any anime dubs are done over the phone.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Luckily I just rewatched x ☆☆☆ last week and only had a small heart attack.
ringwaldhaze
Neo Member
I hate to be the bearer of obvious questions, but is there any way I can legally watch some of the new stuff like Tamako Market, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, and Psycho Pass from the UK? Crunchyroll doesn't have them listed, and Funimation and ANN seem to be IP blocked.
Tamako Market is available on Anime On Demand, but the other two are no gos - JoJo has yet to be licensed at all for streaming and Psycho Pass isn't available in the UK.
Can't wait for that AW dub.
ringwaldhaze
Neo Member
Ah, okay. Thanks for getting back to me.
Would Anime on Demand be considered one of the more comprehensive sites? I'd rather not have multiple subscriptions.
Crash Station
Member
Saint Seiya Omega 49
That was pretty cool. If nothing else, this show (or arc I suppose if it's continuing) is having a pretty solid finale. Abzu is legitimately intimidating and I'm loving it.
That was pretty cool. If nothing else, this show (or arc I suppose if it's continuing) is having a pretty solid finale. Abzu is legitimately intimidating and I'm loving it.
Well, if you jump on at watch Tamako now, you'll not have to pay since the service is free until the end of this season at least.
Generally, though, they tend to have some... weird scheduling issues outside of what typically ends up being one or two shows a season. At the moment, Tamako goes up bang on schedule on Thursdays every week, but pretty much everything else outside of Magi is weeks behind.
Plastic Nee-San
Well that was great. I'm usually not the biggest fan of anime comedies, but I think everything worked really well. A couple of jokes fell flat, but some of them were also pretty great. I especially appreciated the numerous panty shots, even though weren't sexual they still sexual to me.
Well that was great. I'm usually not the biggest fan of anime comedies, but I think everything worked really well. A couple of jokes fell flat, but some of them were also pretty great. I especially appreciated the numerous panty shots, even though weren't sexual they still sexual to me.
Compared to crunchyroll it's outright laughable.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Straight Title Robot Anime 7
Pretty good episodes because they focused ONLY on the best aspect of the anime, the va's having fun from various situations. Kato's va still the funniest and Fuuji and Mori had really good moments.
Pretty good episodes because they focused ONLY on the best aspect of the anime, the va's having fun from various situations. Kato's va still the funniest and Fuuji and Mori had really good moments.
Bring it. I'll never know any better.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Gintama 42
Dammit, I was never expecting to get emotional from this show but here I am now getting all misty-eyed. Watching more of this show gets easier by the episode.
Dammit, I was never expecting to get emotional from this show but here I am now getting all misty-eyed. Watching more of this show gets easier by the episode.
Blood-C: The Last Dark
What the fuck?
I never asked for this.
Looking forward to this text being your Versus review too.
Go_Ly_Dow
Member
Below the belt
I hate being ducktrolled
THIS WAS MEANT TO BE THE GREATEST THING EVER!
CLAMPtrolled.
Go_Ly_Dow
Member
Versus isn't being pimped by duckroll, therefore it's safe.
He wasn't pimping Attack on Titan either.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Cold-blooded.
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