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Winter-Spring 2014 Anime |OT3| People incapable of guilt usually do have a good time
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AnathemicOne
Banned
That's true.
Blade and Soul - 01
You can tell this was adapted from a Korean MMORPG because the characters looks like they were designed by a deranged Final Fantasy fan with a deviantart account. It also looks like it was animated during the beginnings of digital animation in anime, but it's Gonzo, so nobody should have expected better (and I also happen to like quite a few Gonzo shows).
Other than that, it's pretty bad, but could be entertaining so I'll give it one more episode.
You can tell this was adapted from a Korean MMORPG because the characters looks like they were designed by a deranged Final Fantasy fan with a deviantart account. It also looks like it was animated during the beginnings of digital animation in anime, but it's Gonzo, so nobody should have expected better (and I also happen to like quite a few Gonzo shows).
Other than that, it's pretty bad, but could be entertaining so I'll give it one more episode.
Ice Lightning
Member
PdotMichael
Banned
Though the anime does have Saori Hayami as Sahoto Ashisu. The voice of an angel.
Yuyushiki 11
Well, better than the last episode. Only one more to go, though.
Do you ever notice when you're going through a show in your backlog, you kind of get excited when you reach the last few episodes? It's not that I'm getting tired of the shows, it's just that I'm looking forward to the next one. It's been a while since I've watched a show that I just don't want to end. ;_;
Well, better than the last episode. Only one more to go, though.
Do you ever notice when you're going through a show in your backlog, you kind of get excited when you reach the last few episodes? It's not that I'm getting tired of the shows, it's just that I'm looking forward to the next one. It's been a while since I've watched a show that I just don't want to end. ;_;
...And now I'm imagining the view from the seat behind her.
Who thought that short of a skirt would be a good idea?
Shame about the show, though. Not like I expected much from the premise, but it's always nice to have a surprise hit.
ThreePiMatt
Member
Questionable.
Yuyushiki 11
Well, better than the last episode. Only one more to go, though.
Do you ever notice when you're going through a show in your backlog, you kind of get excited when you reach the last few episodes? It's not that I'm getting tired of the shows, it's just that I'm looking forward to the next one. It's been a while since I've watched a show that I just don't want to end. ;_;
Its a sense of accomplishment. Like "now I can spend more time watching something entirely new and different"
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Wasn't here last year, bit does Free have anything to it besides bishis?
The sister, the teacher, and Ghost Rin
Terareflection
Member
Not really, if you are looking for bishonen with some substance, I think Code:Breaker is good.
Jex
Member
That's an episodic show, you don't need to have seen a single episode to watch season 2.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Okay. PoT and Kuroko cover whatever suppressed feelings I may have....
That cutie named Gou or whatever her name is.
Jex
Member
See, it's posts like these that could almost convince me to pick up a Precure series as it's airing, especially as the writer has such familiarity with the genre. The only reason I probably won't is my aversion to watching Magical Girl shows as they air, I'd probably rather just marathon them.
Of course, I'm also reminded that I need to write a hearty post about Doremi sometime or other...
Gintoki313
Banned
The File of Young Kindaichi Returns - Episode 1
They kinda introduced these characters like I was already supposed to know them. The episode kinda starts off with a fast recap (I barely could read what they said), and then introduces the first 2 main characters. The main character is interesting. He fails at school, and acts like a normal teenager. I find it interesting, since he doesn't have that professional detective feel to him (maybe he becomes one later?). So it's kinda like watching a regular guy discover what's happening.
The current case they're on, is that
. Not an interesting case, but it's only the beginning. It's not a bad looking show either.
Looks like I'm going to be adding this to my watch list for now. So far it seems I'll be watching Haikyuu, Jojo, and Kindaichi. Of course I'll be watching HxH2011, and One Piece like usual.
They kinda introduced these characters like I was already supposed to know them. The episode kinda starts off with a fast recap (I barely could read what they said), and then introduces the first 2 main characters. The main character is interesting. He fails at school, and acts like a normal teenager. I find it interesting, since he doesn't have that professional detective feel to him (maybe he becomes one later?). So it's kinda like watching a regular guy discover what's happening.
The current case they're on, is that
there friend has been kidnapped by a modeling company. Kindaichi and his friend have to rescue her
Looks like I'm going to be adding this to my watch list for now. So far it seems I'll be watching Haikyuu, Jojo, and Kindaichi. Of course I'll be watching HxH2011, and One Piece like usual.
I can dig that but that first arc (Phantom Blood) and set of characters really only lasts the first 9 episodes of the first season. It changes up with his son Joseph for the second arc (Battle Tendency), and then the second season strays even FURTHER with Part 3 (Stardust Crusaders) featuring Joseph's grandson and the introduction of a new power set that alters everything.
That first story arc sets the stage, but honestly the different parts might as well be different series and not enjoying the first couple episodes of the first season doesn't mean you won't enjoy Season 2. Stardust Crusaders may be the mostl popular of all JoJo's arcs.
PshycoNinja
Member
Angel Beats 10 really is great. 10 and 13 were my favorite episodes.
Magica Wars 01
I had no idea CR even picked this up, and they still haven't put up an announcement on their page. But prefectural comedy magical girl shorts are right up my alley. And the designs were decided on by pixiv!
Black Bullet 01
Speaking of magical girls, Black Bullet pulled the same thing Servant x Service did last year and changed its homepage to its show-within-a-show magical girl series (in this case, Tenchu Girls), which sold me on the series. The show itself is another post-apocalyptic alien war, but Enju is adorable and the show has enough levity amongst the bloody bug fights that it looks like it'll be a good popcorn anime.
I had no idea CR even picked this up, and they still haven't put up an announcement on their page. But prefectural comedy magical girl shorts are right up my alley. And the designs were decided on by pixiv!
Black Bullet 01
Speaking of magical girls, Black Bullet pulled the same thing Servant x Service did last year and changed its homepage to its show-within-a-show magical girl series (in this case, Tenchu Girls), which sold me on the series. The show itself is another post-apocalyptic alien war, but Enju is adorable and the show has enough levity amongst the bloody bug fights that it looks like it'll be a good popcorn anime.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Space Dandy *END*
So I've just watched the last two episodes and I must say that I'm quite pleased with the show overall, especially considering how it started. Sure it has its shortcomings, certain episodes really aren't that great, but I can't help but admire its uniqueness and wackiness, especially when you consider everything that's being produced nowadays. It looked great, the designs and animation were always better than most of the stuff we see in other shows, and by the end I was quite attached to the main trio.
The last episode was fantastic, it was a great way to end the season.
So I've just watched the last two episodes and I must say that I'm quite pleased with the show overall, especially considering how it started. Sure it has its shortcomings, certain episodes really aren't that great, but I can't help but admire its uniqueness and wackiness, especially when you consider everything that's being produced nowadays. It looked great, the designs and animation were always better than most of the stuff we see in other shows, and by the end I was quite attached to the main trio.
The last episode was fantastic, it was a great way to end the season.
Yuyushiki END
I think this sums up the series well enough. Yes, it's a bit stupid, and yes, it's lewd, and yes, it's cute girls doing nothing. But it's just so cheerful, and at times funny, that if you just let it wash over you, it will lift your spirits and put a smile on your face. It's definitely not for everyone, but if you can get into it, you'll probably enjoy it.
Yukari is my favorite.
I think this sums up the series well enough. Yes, it's a bit stupid, and yes, it's lewd, and yes, it's cute girls doing nothing. But it's just so cheerful, and at times funny, that if you just let it wash over you, it will lift your spirits and put a smile on your face. It's definitely not for everyone, but if you can get into it, you'll probably enjoy it.
Yukari is my favorite.
PshycoNinja
Member
I really don't see how you get an Angel Beats vibe from this show. The only thing they literally have in common is that they both take place in a high school environment and theirs action.
But whatever. People dig on Angel Beats all the time.
Fair enough, but you should keep it on your radar for the time being!
Not at the time I wrote that.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Black Bullet 1.
So in episode one we have:
- grimdark opening scene ala Attack on Titan to establish despair of protagonist.
- MC who is a cool looking dude with decent fighting capabilities. Show starts out well. Then of course he's a high school student. Of course.
- MC works for company down on its luck and not that well known. The author who wrote this must've realized people enjoy rooting for underdogs, WHO KNEW.
- Of course because anime, our second lead is a loli moe girl who is completely infatuated with the lead and calling herself his lover. I can already tell which character some people here in GAF will keep making GIFs about and revolve their whole review of the episodes over.
- We have beautiful childhood friend who acts tsundere/playfully with protagonist, obviously because they've already established a second girl within this time frame this means this is a harem.
- Beautiful 'sensei' character that might or might not be part of harem.
- Pretty girl character on tv, probably will join harem at one point.
This show is based off a LN all right. I don't mind the complaints I mentioned as much since the action looks like it might be the decent, and there's blood too so I guess my inner-bro is hoping this will be the case. But I have a deep feeling in my gut that a couple of episodes from now there will be a bathhouse or beach episode. Also the protag might eventually get an army of lolis.
So in episode one we have:
- grimdark opening scene ala Attack on Titan to establish despair of protagonist.
- MC who is a cool looking dude with decent fighting capabilities. Show starts out well. Then of course he's a high school student. Of course.
- MC works for company down on its luck and not that well known. The author who wrote this must've realized people enjoy rooting for underdogs, WHO KNEW.
- Of course because anime, our second lead is a loli moe girl who is completely infatuated with the lead and calling herself his lover. I can already tell which character some people here in GAF will keep making GIFs about and revolve their whole review of the episodes over.
- We have beautiful childhood friend who acts tsundere/playfully with protagonist, obviously because they've already established a second girl within this time frame this means this is a harem.
- Beautiful 'sensei' character that might or might not be part of harem.
- Pretty girl character on tv, probably will join harem at one point.
This show is based off a LN all right. I don't mind the complaints I mentioned as much since the action looks like it might be the decent, and there's blood too so I guess my inner-bro is hoping this will be the case. But I have a deep feeling in my gut that a couple of episodes from now there will be a bathhouse or beach episode. Also the protag might eventually get an army of lolis.
Black Bullet 1
fuck you anime (maybe dont click on these links unless you are alone)
This is some hot garbage. Take a story that tries to be serious and dark and insert every shitty anime cliche and pandering and you get this mess. The little bit of the trailer I saw made this look like some action anime, instead I get a little girl trying to sleep with the main character. Don't waste your time on it.
also best character
humanity's last hope
fuck you anime (maybe dont click on these links unless you are alone)
This is some hot garbage. Take a story that tries to be serious and dark and insert every shitty anime cliche and pandering and you get this mess. The little bit of the trailer I saw made this look like some action anime, instead I get a little girl trying to sleep with the main character. Don't waste your time on it.
also best character
It's all fun and games until you need to assign team leaders and give out officer ranks.
nintendoman58
Member
What about Giga Drill Break?
PshycoNinja
Member
Challenge Accepted!
I also read a bit of the manga because it was a quicker way to see why people might enjoy it. Even what I read from the second arc didn't work for me. On paper the crazyness of the show should appeal to me but for some reason it doesn't.
Admiral Woofington
Member
I agree, I feel they should've gone for grimdark as at leas that's appealing. But they did find as many cliches as they could find. I'm not surprised as it comes from a light novel, but I was hoping for more. Regardless, from what I read it still seems to be largely action, but if the only reason the protagonist is the protagonist is because of what hangs between his legs and he gets his ass kicked over and over again while everybody else protects him, then I'll probably stop watching.
The setting could still be a half decent anime. But in the line of the doctor of "they're all born girls and unloved" or some shit like that, I knew exactly where this show would eventually go. They could've done a sweet father-daughter or even a sweet siblings-without-complex one, instead they went for such a standard one in otaku lovin.
The designs are pretty similar (that generic simple LN style) and I have a feeling this show will take itself as seriously as Angel Beats did, although it shouldn't.
I didn't like Angel Beats, sorry.
But I enjoyed Toradora a lot! (I think you liked that show, right?)
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Ah, but which is which?
Admiral Woofington
Member
It doesn't take itself that seriously. It basically dick-rides the protagonist for being the most interesting man alive. Which is hilarious. If you enjoy a good gary stu, you'll like this.
ThreePiMatt
Member
Fantastic show. You'll enjoy it.
KillerMan91
Member
Supaidaman
Member
Brynhasjhajhild in the Darkness 1
"Show me your armpits!!"
"Amazeballs"
AOTY, everyone! Now, being seriously, I enjoyed it much more than I expected. "From the author of Elfen Lied" is not something that is positive on my book but this first episode was pretty cool.
I can't remember how to spell that name though. How does a japanese even say that?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V 1
There was once a time when I was a huge YGO fan. Because of that, I at least check out one episode of a new series in the franchise just to see how things are going. This one is more of the same but even weirder. It seems that the "darker" aspects of the series are long gone now and the cool thing is to have dancing hippos.
In the TCG aspect, Pendulum Summon seems to be overpower to the extreme. As for the anime-only thing, the nonsensical part are the "Action Cards". Cards that are found randomly on the field? Really??
Finally, I did dig the Odd-Eyes Dragon, ugly CG aside.
I probably won't keep watching this anime since I don't have the patience to watch this kind of stuff anymore :/
"Show me your armpits!!"
"Amazeballs"
AOTY, everyone! Now, being seriously, I enjoyed it much more than I expected. "From the author of Elfen Lied" is not something that is positive on my book but this first episode was pretty cool.
I can't remember how to spell that name though. How does a japanese even say that?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V 1
There was once a time when I was a huge YGO fan. Because of that, I at least check out one episode of a new series in the franchise just to see how things are going. This one is more of the same but even weirder. It seems that the "darker" aspects of the series are long gone now and the cool thing is to have dancing hippos.
In the TCG aspect, Pendulum Summon seems to be overpower to the extreme. As for the anime-only thing, the nonsensical part are the "Action Cards". Cards that are found randomly on the field? Really??
Finally, I did dig the Odd-Eyes Dragon, ugly CG aside.
I probably won't keep watching this anime since I don't have the patience to watch this kind of stuff anymore :/
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