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Winter-Spring 2014 Anime |OT3| People incapable of guilt usually do have a good time
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Someone didn't see the geep thread.
dakkumauji
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Black Bullet 01
Pretty boring. The plot's average, the characters are pretty average. Even the fabulous villain wasn't interesting enough to want to keep watching.
Pretty boring. The plot's average, the characters are pretty average. Even the fabulous villain wasn't interesting enough to want to keep watching.
Well, to put it better, ponies are like pigmy horses. They're diminutive breeds. It's not a matter of sex.
I've never heard it before either in reference to women (those other meanings I've heard quite a bit, but I'm in Australia). That said I'd kind of find it odd for them to grab a simile not used in the US for a US translation made by I assume US folks.
Basileus777
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He just reminded me of Darker than Black and how they still haven't made a 2nd season of that.
My post was a parody.
Ah, ok.
Admiral Woofington
Member
I'm back, is AnimeGAF still getting a divorce? Which side gets custody of the members?
A Black Falcon
Member
Xam'd? I don't know that one.
Yeah, on that second point, no. Unfortunately, women can be just as sexist against their own gender as men can.
On the first, aren't the main characters male? I watched some of the first anime of FMA, and I don't remember female characters doing much of the actual fighting... which is, of course, ultimately the main focus in any shonen action series. But it's probably better-written than many animes, sure, female characters included.
Yeah, shoujo seems to be just different in general, not better-written on sexism/gender issues.
Most mahou shoujo series fit straight into the "no significant male characters" thing, though... or at least recent ones sure do. Before that it's a mixed bag on the male characters front, but ones like Tuxedo Mask saving Sailor Moon constantly sure are sexist stereotypes!
Also, sexism isn't just about sexualizing characters. Also mahou shoujo certainly do negatively stereotype the characters in various ways, even if they also have them doing the action scenes too. Some other genres are worse, certainly, but that one is hardly free of it, to say the least!
I know, studies have shown that Japan and South Korea are the most sexist developed countries outside of the Middle East. And that absolutely shows in their games, certainly; a big part of the problem, why sexism in anime is so bad and has always been the thing I hate most about it, is because Japan is so far behind the West on gender issues. There are other (third-world and Middle Eastern) countries even further back, but of the developed world they are behind. And yes, of course anime reflects that.Sturgeon's Law plus Japanese issues with sexism mean that you likely won't be tripping all over "strong female characters" in Japanese media but I don't think they are that hard to find if you exert just a small bit of effort (I assume we are specifically talking female characters that have some degree of sex appeal and that inhabit universes where there are male characters worth a damn).
Though then what constitutes a "strong female character" and appropriate and inappropriate degrees of sexualization is never clear and often lead these sorts of discussions into every party just shouting "I disagree" to each other :/
Plus if you try to do a comparative study between mediums and national cultures you run into more issue with quantification and definition :/
However, that doesn't make it any less bad... that's an explanation, not an excuse that makes it okay.
As for the rest of this, the main problem is that, as I said, those "strong female characters" virtually always like the main male character for no reason other than sexism and wish fulfillment, as that comic pointed out. Sure, they're in some ways strong, but in other ways they are not, due to the sexist nature of the relationship element there.
That the only real solution in anime seems to be 'just get rid of the male characters, that gets rid of the problem' is kind of sad...
I watched the first few episodes but the last episode I saw was that one with Fluttershy titled "Bats" that you had commented on. At some point I'll probably watch the rest myself.
Well it certainly surprised me anyway.
Ah. This reminds me of the English dub of Persona 4 where one or two of the characters ask/say "For serious?". I'm pretty sure I saw someone post that in one of the anime threads here once but other than that I can't recall ever hearing/seeing anyone use that phrase.
Okay. I knew the original Japanese wouldn't translate to that but I wasn't sure if it was something the subber just made up on their own or if it was an actual saying kids used these days.
Basileus777
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We're all being sent to t̶h̶e̶ ̶o̶r̶p̶h̶a̶n̶a̶g̶e̶ Animesuki.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
IRC hell goooo
IRC's been rather pleasant for me lately!
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
I read fan translation of SAO vol. 1, and i genuinely think it was decent then i read vol. 2, and i realize how this is going to suck balls
Other LN that i read and have good adaptation or good story all around
- Suzumiya Haruhi
- Welcome to NHK
- Fate Zero
- Oreimo (i think season 1 is okay)
I'm still waiting for Kizumonogatari adaptation...
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
I wanna be an orphan. That way I can finally be a protag in my own harem anime!
Admiral Woofington
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Why do I need a freaking third season of railgun? AUUUUUUUUUGH. I've been waiting for Majutsu no Index for fucking ages now.
I'm done with this property.
I'm done with this property.
Dedication Through Light
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I thought the article says its false.
PshycoNinja
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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 14
- What a cute little sister. Why is Kyon the way he is when he has Haruhi and a little sis like that. Lucky bastard.
- "
?" I chuckled.
- HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! As the credit list rolled for the staff the
. Too funny.
- Haruhi seeing Kyon playing Mikaru. Tsk tsk tsk.
- The return of the
- Well clearly Haruhi is pissed off because of Kyon. Don't worry about that loser Haruhi. You're too good for him anyways.
- The sister is ADORABLE! Your also too good for Kyon!
- Well this is an interesting turn of events.
- Haruhi holding onto Kyon's jacket is cute.
- Heh. Haruhi side comments are the best.
- LOL. I love Kyon's face when he hears this news and how they cut to Haruhi grinning when she's in the hall after he's told this.
- Haha nice joke esper man. Anything that pisses off Kyon pleases me greatly.
- Nagato? Sleeping Beauty? Seven Dwarfs? Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....
- Lol. Only Haruhi would react like this.
- Kyon you're only thinking about yourself. You are only saying what you want.
- That was a cool move man. Still don't like Kyon but it took guts to do that.
- Haha. Haruhi has a
. Lol.
- Mikaru's screams for help are hilarious.
- Awwww. How cute.
.
Summary:
So... I can see how in broadcast order this would've been a satisfying conclusion. However, I am watching it in chronological order and honestly this was a satisfying conclusion to this "Melancholy" arc. Haruhi was awesome as always and Kyon was still a buzzkill as always. He got better in the last 5 minutes there but dude is still a little prick. Anyways I liked how everything progressed and really showed how Haruhi isn't messing around. Should be fun to watch the rest hopefully. As long as there's more Haruhi hijinks.
Thoughts during episode:
- What a cute little sister. Why is Kyon the way he is when he has Haruhi and a little sis like that. Lucky bastard.
- "
Who wrote this scenario
- HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! As the credit list rolled for the staff the
credit after the director was "Ultra Director: Haruhi Suzumiya"
- Haruhi seeing Kyon playing Mikaru. Tsk tsk tsk.
- The return of the
Bunny Suit.
- The sister is ADORABLE! Your also too good for Kyon!
- Well this is an interesting turn of events.
- Haruhi holding onto Kyon's jacket is cute.
- Heh. Haruhi side comments are the best.
- LOL. I love Kyon's face when he hears this news and how they cut to Haruhi grinning when she's in the hall after he's told this.
- Haha nice joke esper man. Anything that pisses off Kyon pleases me greatly.
- Nagato? Sleeping Beauty? Seven Dwarfs? Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....
- Lol. Only Haruhi would react like this.
- Kyon you're only thinking about yourself. You are only saying what you want.
- That was a cool move man. Still don't like Kyon but it took guts to do that.
- Haha. Haruhi has a
ponytail
- Mikaru's screams for help are hilarious.
- Awwww. How cute.
They're on a date
Summary:
So... I can see how in broadcast order this would've been a satisfying conclusion. However, I am watching it in chronological order and honestly this was a satisfying conclusion to this "Melancholy" arc. Haruhi was awesome as always and Kyon was still a buzzkill as always. He got better in the last 5 minutes there but dude is still a little prick. Anyways I liked how everything progressed and really showed how Haruhi isn't messing around. Should be fun to watch the rest hopefully. As long as there's more Haruhi hijinks.
Wait, I read that post wrong.
It's a false rumor. My mistake, I'm sorry about that.
It's a false rumor. My mistake, I'm sorry about that.
This is what I get for not running a quick translation.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Admiral Woofington
Member
Somebody confirm more Majutsu no Index and my wounds will heal.
Oh, I didn't mean there.I haven't been there in months and this is what I walk into.
PshycoNinja
Member
I feel like you missed a few lines there. I'll fill you in if you have any questions after episode 13 of Angel Beats. They already explained what happened to the programmer and why everything is the way it is. They just explain it really fast. I think you'll be happy with episode 13.
Ohhhhhhhhh...
chickdigger802
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man why is anime actually legit bad this season?
like im feeling nothing for pretty much all the shows of week 1.
Think i might get a certification or something instead.
like im feeling nothing for pretty much all the shows of week 1.
Think i might get a certification or something instead.
Lovely Complex 3
Also I'm not sure how I feel about duplicating characters design although that new character is probably gone for good now.
On another note, what is it with these vanishing and disappearing backgrounds?
Otani you piece of shit, just
accept the damn fucking chocolate, you deserve to lose to Haruka now but we all know it's not gonna happen
On another note, what is it with these vanishing and disappearing backgrounds?
There can't be a way where someone said "yep, this is the style of the show, just add more white shadows that make the art disappear, it will look great" I think there was another shoujo anime, We Were There that the same thing. It's really unappealing and makes it the entire scene feel cheap. Which is really disappointing especially when in contrast the expressive characters, they deserve better backgrounds
Because....Whyyyyyyy
I wish there was more Railgun
The third arc which is the Daihaseisai Arc isn't finish yet.
And original fillers suck.
Im actually quite looking forward to watching it.
This makes me sad.
Ufotable did the OVA Minori Scramble! which had a 2D car chase scene as well.
I personally thought it was pretty fun and cute. If people get the chance to watch it then I'd recommend it.
Pretty much,haha. I still haven't seen Gravity but I did watch this first episode. I'll comment on it later but the whole spinning/upside down type shot was done long before Gravity,haha.
Oh well, I guess it's still kind of funny to think about though.
I noticed. It seems like almost everyone here likes brown/tan moe.
That reminds me of Regulus getting playfully miffed that he has more tanned skin and people here didn't comment that he was all moe because of it,haha.
Oh wow, I guess you don't pay much attention to twitter.
Studio Ghibli hasn't made or been involved with any good anime movie.
Their movies are always visually unappealing and full of dull characters.
All of Miyazaki's films are terrible.
Wolf Children is one of the worst anime movies ever made.
In contrast to:
Diabolik Lovers is a good and underrated show. Sexual harassment? What? Where?
The Sword Art Online anime is legitimately well written, with its second half being even better than the first. Kirito is a great main character, it's confusing how people don't like him.
Yeah...
Like if you are talking about the LN adaptation du jour or some "Magical Girlfriend" show where the male protagonist may have few to no redeeming qualities and the women flock to him regardless then yeah. If you're talking about any anime that I feel most here would hold in high regard like Ghost in the Shell:SAC, Black Lagoon, Full Metal Alchemist, Fate/Zero, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann or even shows held in lesser regard like Soul Eater and Outlaw Star with females who have active, action-oriented roles that have interactions or relationships with prominent male characters then I think you are off the mark. You say you haven't watched Full Metal Alchemist yet I know you completed Infinite Stratos both seasons right? So maybe you need to watch less shitty anime?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Oh, I know, but to do it in Gravity, it cost millions of dollars and 3 months of time on a render farm. The fact that it probably took 5 minutes in Love Live is just funny to me. lol
AquaWateria
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So far the best openings of this season are Haikyuu, Mahouka, and Brynhildr though it would of been better with music.
hipbabboom
Huh? What did I say? Did I screw up again? :(
I'm just sad that so many people here apparently don't love their onii-sama.
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Not even hover handing. Too alpha for me.
hipbabboom
Huh? What did I say? Did I screw up again? :(
Lol this place! I dropped that place quick after they started mandating you couldn't have discussions about anime that was licensed. Place was strange.
Not unless I get a princess carry.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
What? They have a licensed tag for shows though.
Admiral Woofington
Member
I love my onii-sama.
Also on the topic of anime sexism.
You guys are being stupid. Strong female characters are everywhere in anime. Didn't you hear?
Final Fantasy 8 the AnimeGAF version would be a thing of glory.
Purple haired girl? Ok im interested.
I quite liked it! Adding the summary at the end is a wise choice.
a tiny bit of Kino and Twelve kingdoms. My roommate has a bunch.
Banderas.webm you mean!
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