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[Milamber]

I wonder what's on a bootleg copy of an anime? If this world was just it would be an exact live action recreation of the entire show.

Were you on IRC a few days ago? It was hilarious.

 

[Jex]

The Japanese method of learning a sport is always surprisingly abusive.

 

[duckroll]

I wonder what's on a bootleg copy of an anime? If this world was just it would be an exact live action recreation of the entire show.

Usually it's just fansubs converted to DVD or TV raws with terrible subs.

 

[madp]

I like that it advertises episodes 1-11 when the actual series has 12 episodes. lol

You know, I don't think that I've ever seen that particular font outside of counterfeit goods. It's the same exact font that I see on the packaging for fake batteries and Yu-Gi-Oh cards and Spider Man figures that there's always a dude at any flea market selling for $1 in giant tubs.

 

[cajunator]

I like that it advertises episodes 1-11 when the actual series has 12 episodes. lol

yeah. super fake.

 

[jgminto]

I'm not actually going to buy it, geez. Give me some credit. Also I didn't really look at the boxart. Shut up.

Were you on IRC a few days ago? It was hilarious.

No what did I miss?

 

[cajunator]

I'll PM your face.

why did you post that?

 

[duckroll]

Lololol. Bootleg shaming!

why did you post that?

Why not? You don't like your face?!

 

[jgminto]

why did you post that?

Because he's a tough cookie.

AND I DIDN'T BUY IT! I don't even have $20...

 

[Milamber]

No what did I miss?

dvd_animation@yahoo.com hilarity, Chinese anime dvd menus and spoilers in anime description on back of dvd cases.

 

[madp]

I also like how there's a hologram sticker on the packaging like that actually means something.

 

[jgminto]

I also like how there's a hologram sticker on the packaging like that actually means something.

Isn't it the same as Pokemon cards? That's how you know it's a super secret rare one.

 

[cajunator]

Lololol. Bootleg shaming!



Why not? You don't like your face?!

my face is pretty rad.

I also like how there's a hologram sticker on the packaging like that actually means something.

it does on figurine boxes but is only one identifying factor.

 

[madp]

Isn't it the same as Pokemon cards? That's how you know it's a super secret rare one.

[nerd] Pokemon cards don't actually use multi-layered holograms that create the illusion of depth like that paper fan sticker; they're actually embossed with a special foil that has reflective speckles like the title kanji on the box. [/nerd]

it does on figurine boxes but is only one identifying factor.

I know that they're used as marks of authenticity on some products, which is why I'm amused that a bootleg apparently cares enough about appearing legitimate that it uses a hologram but it halfasses it an just uses an image of a paper fan instead of some kind of fake "seal of authenticity".

 

[DiGiKerot]

[Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise]
P.S. About the

Spoiler

attempted rape

scene:

Spoiler

It's not that I don't think such a scene is out of place with the rest of the movie. The incident occurs clearly at the trough of Shiro's character arc, right after Dr. Gnomm's has died in what they speculate was a terrorist attempt and Shiro has to deal with the shady side of fame. Shiro's intentions up to this point have not been selfless (the only reason he started to take the Space Force seriously was because he was hoping to bone Riquinni), after all; in fact the story would not work without the scene at all since it's the catalyst that forces Shiro to stop being a cunt. My problem is with Riquinni blaming herself for the event and asking Shiro to forgive her. It's idiotic at its best and misogynistic at its worst. If the intention was to show that Riquinni's kindness is all forgiving because of her spirituality then the script didn't do a good job of explaining this. Almost all instances of religion in the film are damning in nature, and even if this were the case that's not a reason to have her so easily submissive for what was a rather strong female character otherwise.

That sucked.

The scene was always cut out of the UK release version - I'm not sure if it was BBFC mandated, but I've always figured it was a rare moment of clarity on the part of the Manga of the time in actually keeping an otherwise inoffensive movie down to a PG certificate. I didn't actually see that scene until years later when I picked up a Taiwanese (I think it was) DVD of the movie - still kicking myself for not picking up the US DVD with the directors commentary, but the video on that was supposedly atrocious.

I don't really think the movie loses much for removing that scene in it's entirety - certainly, I didn't even suspect that anything was missing until I started reading about it on the internet almost a decade after first seeing it - but I have to admit it's one of those things where it becomes obvious that something was removed once you learn of it's existence.

 

[firehawk12]

The Japanese method of learning a sport is always surprisingly abusive.

Every training montage for any sport just involves throwing balls at the main character. Imagine if Chihayafuru was made in the 70s!

[nerd] Pokemon cards don't actually use multi-layered holograms that create the illusion of depth like that paper fan sticker; they're actually embossed with a special foil that has reflective speckles like the title kanji on the box. [/nerd]

You mean my Peek-at-you card is a fake?!

 

[jgminto]

[nerd] Pokemon cards don't actually use multi-layered holograms that create the illusion of depth like that paper fan sticker; they're actually embossed with a special foil that has reflective speckles like the title kanji on the box. [/nerd]

I actually peeled apart some kid's fake Zapdos? card once, that's what he gets for trying to scam me out of my good cards. At least I think it was fake.

 

[Hitokage]

Yeah... You probably shouldn't buy anything from eBay.

Nonsense. International editions are a college student's best friend.

 

[madp]

You mean my Peek-at-you card is a fake?!

Pika-pika-pikarin?

I actually peeled apart some kid's fake Zapdos? card once, that's what he gets for trying to scam me out of my good cards. At least I think it was fake.

You'd better hope it was fake because if it wasn't, in the world of twelve-year-olds that's valid grounds for murder.

 

[Jex]

Every training montage for any sport just involves throwing balls at the main character. Imagine if Chihayafuru was made in the 70s!

Maybe then then the show would be more about the characters!

 

[Jex]

I like that it advertises episodes 1-11 when the actual series has 12 episodes. lol

The weird thing is I have a totally legitimate looking copy of Planetes that turned out be a load of crap. Such is the roulette wheel of ebay.

 

[firehawk12]

Maybe then then the show would be more about the characters!

Arata would become COACHIE.

Pika-pika-pikarin?

He... he disappeared!

 

[jgminto]

You'd better hope it was fake because if it wasn't, in the world of twelve-year-olds that's valid grounds for murder.

I think it might have been a Mew card actually. The insides were reflective.

 

[madp]

Arata would become COACHIE.

Well, if you've seen the 1979 movie, (implicit spoilz?)

Spoiler

that would be excellent news for Team Taichi

.

 

[madp]

I think it might have been a Mew card actually. The insides were reflective.

We're getting into some deep nerd shit here, but you're almost making it sound like Ancient Mew:

Which was a real card in spite of how bizarre it looks.

 

[cajunator]

The weird thing is I have a totally legitimate looking copy of Planetes that turned out be a load of crap. Such is the roulette wheel of ebay.

I have always gotten legit merchandise on ebay.
however I dont go searching for deals either.
Some figurines have elaborate fakes but the price is a tier lower than the legitimate merchandise.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Nonsense. International editions are a college student's best friend.

Thisthisthisthis

 

[jgminto]

We're getting into some deep nerd shit here, but you're almost making it sound like Ancient Mew:



Which was a real card in spite of how bizarre it looks.

Oh I hope that wasn't it.

 

[Kurita]

Space Brothers 50

Good episode, it's cool to learn more about Nitta and seeing Mutta and Nitta getting closer.

 

[firehawk12]

Well, if you've seen the 1979 movie, (implicit spoilz?)

Spoiler

that would be excellent news for Team Taichi

.

Taichi is the Buddhist monk. Forever virgin. lol

 

[wonzo]

HxH 2011 72

Yep, this arc's gonna be finished in an ep or two and we can finally start the Chimera Ant arc!!!

Spoiler

after an episode or twos worth of kite flashbacks #owned

 

[Milamber]

Hope they at least go past ant arc into election arc.

 

[Defuser]

I like that it advertises episodes 1-11 when the actual series has 12 episodes. lol

Speaking of which I did come across a Railgun dvd this afternoon,not sure who many episodes was inside.

 

[Jex]

[Devilman OVA] - 2

While the first Devilman OVA actually told the tale of the creation of Devilman this doesn't really attempt to tell a story at all. It's basically two fight sequences with a bit of talking in the middle. Not that I'm complaining mind you because everything still looks great, but it's just not quite as interesting as the first OVA. Still:

Fun fact: Kenji Kawai did the music for both OVA's and it's pretty rockin'

 

[Kurita]

Biblia Koshodou no Jiken Techou ep.5

That ending

That was brutal.
Good episode, I didn't expect the drama to focus on Clockwork Orange heh.

 

[Conan-san]

Hope they at least go past ant arc into election arc.

Or it ends before we get to the ultimate joke of the arc. Dood's a bigger hack than hot coffee.

 

[Theonik]

And another GAF community gets its own podcast. Not that I'm implying that we need one or anything!

So tsun.

 

[duckroll]

Wow. The horror of Yoshino knows no bounds. I think I'm going to have to watch Magi 24, after looking at the screens from the broadcast. The last two episodes look like a real kick in the face for manga fans. Roflmao.

 

[BGBW]

All the K-On girls are reasonably well-off (their High School is private and all-girls so their families must have some money) plus going overseas isn't THAT expensive for Japanese people.

It's just a matter of them finding the time what with their 25 hours 8 days a week work schedule.

 

[DiGiKerot]

Hmmm, twitter just seems to have exploded with the news that the next Nanoha movie is indeed an original story set inbetween A's and StrikerS, called "3rd Reflection".

 

[jgminto]

Kotoura-san 9
Have the creators got an inbuilt switch to apply tiny/dead eyes?

Kotoura, don't you know it's impolite to dead eye when someone's talking to you?

Really? That's where they are going to go with the mother plot? I guess with a show this polarized it would make sense.

 

[wonzo]

Windy Tales 11

Clearly there's money to be made in the idol industry with awkward cuteness. Fortunately Nao was spared from the truly sick horrors of IDOL CULTURE but given her small amount of success thus far, is it truly fair to say she's free from its horrific grasp? I guess we'll never really know but that's life for ya.

 

[zeroshiki]

It's just a matter of them finding the time what with their 25 hours 8 days a week work schedule.

This is semi-true :lol

Alot of people kill themselves with work to save up money to go on once a year trips.

 

[Jex]

Wow. The horror of Yoshino knows no bounds. I think I'm going to have to watch Magi 24, after looking at the screens from the broadcast. The last two episodes look like a real kick in the face for manga fans. Roflmao.

Yoshino always knows best. You should keep the faith.

 

[cajunator]

And another GAF community gets its own podcast. Not that I'm implying that we need one or anything!

Well, I'd like to see you make the official PrecureGaf thread first!

 

[jgminto]

Kotoura-san 10

Meth: Not even once

Hey gang! Let's go track down the person killing all those teenage girls! Sounds like a plan! *SCOOBY-DOOBY-DOO!*

 

[Jex]

I've been far too lazy to write a review of Doremi yet, and too busy watching the series itself, but luckily someone else has written a good piece here: http://ogiuemaniax.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/youre-magical-ojamajo-doremi/

You should watch it right now. Yes, You. I know who you are!

 

[BGBW]

Kotoura-san 9
Have the creators got an inbuilt switch to apply tiny/dead eyes?

And this is why the Nendo has real potential. It should just come with a handful of deadeye expressions.

 

[Theonik]

JoJo 24
That ending. Was kinda expecting the last bit would have happened but hot damn.

You should watch it right now. Yes, You. I know who you are!

I've been trying to! Just haven't had the time to make progress on it!

 

[jgminto]

Kotoura-san 11
Could you make the killer's identity more obvious please? I'd like to know their identity before they are even introduced. How about in episode 1, or the OP even? Seriously I don't think I've seen a killer more obvious.

Spoiler

Basically as soon as she was introduced, she was suspicious and her comments about Kotoura made it crystal clear.

ALSO WTF AT THAT ENDING!? "You've killed multiple young girls brutally, but I'll let you off with a warning. Just don't do it again or I'll put a cross against your name on the whiteboard. Get 3 crosses and you're grounded!" THAT IS NOT HOW THE LEGAL SYSTEM WORKS!!!

Spoiler

EVEN IF YOU HAVE AN ALTERNATE PERSONALITY!