[Haar]

Not sure whether I should pick up Dennou Coil, Diebuster or Hare+Guu next, though...

For you, I'd recommend Diebuster, but only if you already watched Gunbuster, otherwise, some parts will seem a bit confusing.

[Backmask]

For you, I'd recommend Diebuster, but only if you already watched Gunbuster, otherwise, some parts will seem a bit confusing.

He's seen Gunbuster, though I'd be wary of recommending someone fresh off Gunbuster to Diebuster. There's quite the tone shift between the two and one's opinion of Diebuster would warp considerably depending on what they come in expecting, regardless of the quality of Diebuster.
Regardless, I'd recommend Dennou Coil.
I'm also reminded that I haven't even finished Hare+Guu yet.

[FORDboy357]

I'm in the process of watching every episode of The Simpsons (or at least until it stops being funny). I'm on season 9 now (1997-1998) and just finished the Canyonero episode.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/23/eaaded997a07130815dab4b95dc518f7.jpg

That sweet, smooth, unfiltered nostalgia...

[AMVtv]

I'm having a hard time on deciding whether to watch Summer Wars of Grave of the fireflies. I hear there both great movies.

Oh and also regarding Aldnoah Zero, is it just me but is Inaho trying to create his own harem?

[SuperLoliSentai]

I'm having a hard time on deciding whether to watch Summer Wars of Grave of the fireflies. I hear there both great movies.

What kind of movie are you in the mood for? I would just suggest watching both at some point.

[ThatsNotMyName_studio]

Summer Wars is good. I haven't seen the other one.

(Not really a spoiler) One thing I always find humorous about SW is:

"Hey we only have a few moments left before (something happens) and we all die..What should we do?"
"How about dinner!"

[Sir Fluffykins]

Summer Wars is a great watch, very similar to the Digimon movie/ova plot with Diaboramon , but more fleshed out and interesting. Grave of the Fireflies I've never seen, but that's tragedy, while Summer Wars is more fun for the whole family.

[SilentChaz]

Grave of the Fireflies is overrated.

This is hardly a spoiler, but I’ll spoiler it anyway:
My biggest gripe comes before the opening credits even roll- the movie makes the odd decision of showing the audience that both its child, main-characters are going to die before the end of the story; completely spoiling the emotional punch of the tragedy.
Apparently I’m in a minority here, but knowing a character is about to die before the story has even started kind of switches off my ability to get emotionally attached to them.

I felt more dumbfounded and angry at Seita for letting his sister starve, than I felt sad she starved in the first place.
Grave of the Fireflies has enough love and acclaim. Give Barefoot Gen some more attention instead.

Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-Kun- episode 6 was surprisingly amusing, it gave us a different take on the whole “MISUNDERSTANDINGS ZOMG” trope.
Rewatching Dusk Maiden of Amnesia (http://www.crunchyroll.com/dusk-maiden-of-amnesia)- Pretty to look at, likeable characters, breast-grabbing minus the “IIE~! BAKA HENTAI!” crap… I forgot how good this show is.
I’d recommend watching the first episode at the very least, which is an interesting and unique kind of an introduction.


I just can't get enough of those:
"Oh, Noooo!"
and
"Oh My God!"
and even an
"Oh ****!" and a "Son-of-a-Bitch!"
I'm with you on that one.

[Chewi105]

Grave of the Fireflies is overrated.

This is hardly a spoiler, but I’ll spoiler it anyway:
My biggest gripe comes before the opening credits even roll- the movie makes the odd decision of showing the audience that both its child, main-characters are going to die before the end of the story; completely spoiling the emotional punch of the tragedy.
Apparently I’m in a minority here, but knowing a character is about to die before the story has even started kind of switches off my ability to get emotionally attached to them.

I think it kinda enhances a connection to the character. You start off the movie,
and you seem some regular joe die. You feel kinda sad, but not really because you have no knowledge of the character prior to his death. But, as the movie goes on, and you see hes a human, who had a family, had a life, had dreams and hopes, all of which were slowly stripped from him because of the effects of the war. We knew he was going to die due to the opening scene, but as the movie ends on that same scene, it has a lot more meaning and impact then when we first saw it, because of the exposition that the movie gave.
But I digress.

Zankyou was good as always this week. I see some people complain that the series went to ****, but I honestly enjoyed the latest episode.
It was thrilling and action packed, but more smartly choreographed than a "Boom-Pow-'Splosion" action show.
The engrish was god awful last episode, but that's expected.

[ThatsNotMyName_studio]

Hanamonogatari

My goodness, but this is yummy!
It's a 5-episode arc about Kanbaru (The monkey-paw girl) that they decided to just
splice them all together into a movie-length episode.
I'm 2/3 through...will finish in a little.

Oh, and in non-anime, a friend loaned me Firefly: The complete series. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303461/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1).

Yeah. Put that on your list of things to watch, if you haven't seen it yet.

[redeadlink]

going to watch Mardock Scramble tonight.

been watching Baccano and Black Lagoon.

[FORDboy357]

Black Lagoon is great. One of my favorites. If you like it, check out Jormungand

[Avirx8]

Right now I'm watching Tiger & Bunny (english dub), Space Dandy (english dub), Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal II, Bleach (english dub), and Kinmoza. Tiger & Bunny are the two most recent anime I started watching. Kinmoza was on my watch list but I wasn't planning on watching it yet. But I came across episode 1 on crunchyroll and watched it on impulse. I watch an episode every now and then when I feel like it. It started off interesting but now it's getting boring. I'm on episode 5. I like Tiger & Bunny though. Since Monday I blew through about 10 episodes. I'm on episode 19 now. I finished the Japanese verison of Bleach a while ago when the last episode came out but when the English version started on the Fullbring Arc I decided to watch it. As you can probably tell I prefer dubs. Before I started Tiger & Bunny and Kinmoza I finished the first season of Hell Girl, dubbed of course, Ro-Kyu-Bu! and the second season of Seitokai Yakuindomo. The next anime I'll be starting is Coyote Ragtime Show.

[AMVtv]

OMG you are right I didn't feel attached to the characters at all, and even could goes as far as to say I hated to main characters by the end. I watched the dub and who ever voiced Setsuko just made her sound so annoying. P.S. I found Summer Wars more entertaining.

[FORDboy357]

Decided to watch Hellsing Ultimate this morning. Not bad at all.

[FORDboy357]

Started Gurren Lagann. Really digging the animation

[Chewi105]

Started Gurren Lagann. Really digging the animation
If you end up liking Gurren Lagann, you should totally watch KLK. Its animation and story are absolutely ridiculous, but that makes it all the more fun to watch

[LaserSexPanther]

kewl
https://meganedanshi.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/tamaki.jpg

[razorraznov]

btoom,accel world,guin saga, upotte!!,mushishi,golden boy. randomly found these...

http://www.watchcartoononline.com/

[FORDboy357]

If you end up liking Gurren Lagann, you should totally watch KLK. Its animation and story are absolutely ridiculous, but that makes it all the more fun to watch
I'll check it out because I'm definitely liking Gurren

[Backmask]

If you end up liking Gurren Lagann, you should totally watch KLK. Its animation and story are absolutely ridiculous, but that makes it all the more fun to watch

Kill la Kill was ****ing awful. What's the opposite of character development? You know, what happens when a character, for some unholy reason, becomes less of a character? That term would accurately describe everything about Kill la Kill's cast. Take Nonon's character as an example. The time we get a hint of her own personality was when she was fighting against Ryuuko and we see that, in a abridged sense, she wants Satsuki to acknowledge her. Of course, whoever was in charge of the script completely forgot about this. She, like the rest of the Elite Four, are reduced into being Satsuki's uninteresting cult of personality. Hell, there was a set up for some interesting interactions once people found out that Ryuuko was Satsuki's sister, but that would require an ounce of talent, something that Kill la Kill's writers lack.
Inumuta was grossly irrelevant the whole way through, so there's no point in discussing his "character," which wasn't much of a character, mind you. It was the "Computer Hacker" character cliche taken to incredibly lazy levels, with his only purpose being to push buttons.
Remember how Uzu developed into a boring samurai-wannabe for the purpose of having a rematch against Ryuuko? Well, the writers most certainly didn't. Uzu retained that personality, but none of the purpose. Like Inumuta, the only thing that was shown of his character was that he served as a shallow cliche and contributed to Satsuki's absolutely abysmal cult of personality. Now that I think about it, the scripts for both Inumuta and Uzu were incredibly bland, with the most mundane of lines having some slight hints at the cliche they are supposed to represent. This makes both of the characters incredibly flat as their lines do not reflect different speech patterns, sentence structures, or anything else that would attribute to their personality. The only thing that identifies their personality is that their voice actors deliver the lines in the manner of the cliche, such as Inumuta sounding more nerdy and geeky while Uzu sounds more "samurai" like, and the character designs are generated around the respective cliches.
Good ol' Gama had a regression of character too, though not to the extent of the others. His character went from the bulky order-seeking giant to the giant of comic-relief that exists as Mako's straight man. Hardly an upgrade, if you ask me. Again, the character's personality is represented only in the line delivery and the character design. The script is as vanilla as you could imagine.
Of course, these leads to Mako's ****ing character as a whole who consistently removed all sense of tension within the show. She existed as Ryuuko's friend and as the universal comic relief. This falls into a conundrum as her character does not have much purpose with that comic relief. The show's cast already had the potential (never lived up to it, of course) to have many comedic interactions. Mako's character as comic relief is not needed in this case, as there isn't a need for comic relief, especially when the comedy is as terrible as Mako's. Thing is that Mako only relies on comic relief. It's fine to have her as Ryuuko's friend as that helps in integrating the main character into the world; however, her character existed only in long droughts to be "lolsorandumbXD" and only acted as a deus ex machina whenever the writers got themselves into a corner. Nothing interesting came from her existence, baring the Fight Club president episode.
And let's look at Tsumugu. Tsumugu's initial reveal is interesting because it reveals that life fibers can be beat by human methods, as well. It gives hope and possibly foreshadows a future in which the characters will have to resort to using these tactics. If only Trigger weren't so incompetent, though. Instead, Tsumugu is consistently portrayed as a useless jobber, much like the rest of the cast. In fact, Nudist Beach, an organization that was hyped up from the beginning of their reveal, was destroyed in a couple minutes in a single episode. All of the hype of their existence was nullified at that point and every moment pertaining to Nudist Beach before it is simply a waste of time. Even if Nudist Beach's weapons find use near the end, it's a needless backpedaling attempt. Nudist Beach was trained to fight life fibers, but were defeated by 3 star uniforms. It's absolutely bull**** that a handful of characters with absolutely no training with Nudist Beach's weapons somehow are able to hold off an army of faceless mooks that can take on three star outfits. It's especially aggravating when the Life Fiber Bullet never made its return. It's mocking to the viewer by showing us that they have weaponry that can deal serious damage, only to never use it again.
Same goes for the scissors, really. The series hypes the hell out of the scissors. Hell, they are one of the main themes of the show. In the end, Ryuuko finally unites the scissors. Joyous occasion, no? It would be if the scissors amounted to anything, which they didn't. Not only did the scissors not save the day, but vaguely defined and utterly preposterous willpower won. Chalk another one up to Useless Bull**** that Wasted Our Time and Amounted to Nothing.
Any attempts at decent or interesting compositions were completely thrown out the window and never heard from again after Satsuki went on her war against other schools. Seriously, **** never showed up ever again. Every background was either a brown demolished city-scape or the blue interior of some ship. It was boring, drab, and otherwise abysmal. The only staff member that actually gave a **** about that stuff was obviously Hiroshi Kobayashi, as his episodes were always miles better than the rest in these regards.
The animation in general is not even very good. You have maybe three or four scenes that were actually well animated. Combat is too often reduced to "she's too fast" speed lines bull**** while everything else is just talking heads or a sickening abuse of motion tweens that completely wore out their welcome after the second episode.
And let's talk about Kill la Kill's themes because they are just so well established. Oh wait, they ****ing aren't. The show can't decide on what it wants its central theme to be, and, as such, it leads to many potential plot threads or other plot points being completely contradicted by character actions. “Humans and life fibers can co-exist” is one of the many examples of the show squashing on its own hamhanded message. It's especially grating seeing as Ryuuko, the one that was supposed to represent this idea, had combined all the life fibers on Earth, including the only other sentient one (without its consent, mind you), into one Godrobe which was destroyed in the final battle. Not only did Ryuuko weaponize life fibers to the very end, but she also had the audacity to spout another theme that didn't even mesh with the context of the show.
There's a plethora of other issues such as the show continuing to treat Nui as a threat when she already jobbed horribly to Ryuuko, Ryuuko being incredibly uninteresting even after the script dipped all of its focus onto her, Ryuuko and Satsuki's rivalry having such a ****ty pay-off, every character that isn't Ryuuko being reduced to being Ryuuko's asskisser, and so much more. Bottom line is that the show is a terrible show that is only enjoyed by those that have hopped onto the bandwagon and have deluded themselves into believing that they're having fun when they aren't.

[Shuiia]

Kill la Kill was ****ing awful. What's the opposite of character development? You know, what happens when a character, for some unholy reason, becomes less of a character? That term would accurately describe everything about Kill la Kill's cast. Take Nonon's character as an example. The time we get a hint of her own personality was when she was fighting against Ryuuko and we see that, in a abridged sense, she wants Satsuki to acknowledge her. Of course, whoever was in charge of the script completely forgot about this. She, like the rest of the Elite Four, are reduced into being Satsuki's uninteresting cult of personality. Hell, there was a set up for some interesting interactions once people found out that Ryuuko was Satsuki's sister, but that would require an ounce of talent, something that Kill la Kill's writers lack.
Inumuta was grossly irrelevant the whole way through, so there's no point in discussing his "character," which wasn't much of a character, mind you. It was the "Computer Hacker" character cliche taken to incredibly lazy levels, with his only purpose being to push buttons.
Remember how Uzu developed into a boring samurai-wannabe for the purpose of having a rematch against Ryuuko? Well, the writers most certainly didn't. Uzu retained that personality, but none of the purpose. Like Inumuta, the only thing that was shown of his character was that he served as a shallow cliche and contributed to Satsuki's absolutely abysmal cult of personality. Now that I think about it, the scripts for both Inumuta and Uzu were incredibly bland, with the most mundane of lines having some slight hints at the cliche they are supposed to represent. This makes both of the characters incredibly flat as their lines do not reflect different speech patterns, sentence structures, or anything else that would attribute to their personality. The only thing that identifies their personality is that their voice actors deliver the lines in the manner of the cliche, such as Inumuta sounding more nerdy and geeky while Uzu sounds more "samurai" like, and the character designs are generated around the respective cliches.
Good ol' Gama had a regression of character too, though not to the extent of the others. His character went from the bulky order-seeking giant to the giant of comic-relief that exists as Mako's straight man. Hardly an upgrade, if you ask me. Again, the character's personality is represented only in the line delivery and the character design. The script is as vanilla as you could imagine.
Of course, these leads to Mako's ****ing character as a whole who consistently removed all sense of tension within the show. She existed as Ryuuko's friend and as the universal comic relief. This falls into a conundrum as her character does not have much purpose with that comic relief. The show's cast already had the potential (never lived up to it, of course) to have many comedic interactions. Mako's character as comic relief is not needed in this case, as there isn't a need for comic relief, especially when the comedy is as terrible as Mako's. Thing is that Mako only relies on comic relief. It's fine to have her as Ryuuko's friend as that helps in integrating the main character into the world; however, her character existed only in long droughts to be "lolsorandumbXD" and only acted as a deus ex machina whenever the writers got themselves into a corner. Nothing interesting came from her existence, baring the Fight Club president episode.
And let's look at Tsumugu. Tsumugu's initial reveal is interesting because it reveals that life fibers can be beat by human methods, as well. It gives hope and possibly foreshadows a future in which the characters will have to resort to using these tactics. If only Trigger weren't so incompetent, though. Instead, Tsumugu is consistently portrayed as a useless jobber, much like the rest of the cast. In fact, Nudist Beach, an organization that was hyped up from the beginning of their reveal, was destroyed in a couple minutes in a single episode. All of the hype of their existence was nullified at that point and every moment pertaining to Nudist Beach before it is simply a waste of time. Even if Nudist Beach's weapons find use near the end, it's a needless backpedaling attempt. Nudist Beach was trained to fight life fibers, but were defeated by 3 star uniforms. It's absolutely bull**** that a handful of characters with absolutely no training with Nudist Beach's weapons somehow are able to hold off an army of faceless mooks that can take on three star outfits. It's especially aggravating when the Life Fiber Bullet never made its return. It's mocking to the viewer by showing us that they have weaponry that can deal serious damage, only to never use it again.
Same goes for the scissors, really. The series hypes the hell out of the scissors. Hell, they are one of the main themes of the show. In the end, Ryuuko finally unites the scissors. Joyous occasion, no? It would be if the scissors amounted to anything, which they didn't. Not only did the scissors not save the day, but vaguely defined and utterly preposterous willpower won. Chalk another one up to Useless Bull**** that Wasted Our Time and Amounted to Nothing.
Any attempts at decent or interesting compositions were completely thrown out the window and never heard from again after Satsuki went on her war against other schools. Seriously, **** never showed up ever again. Every background was either a brown demolished city-scape or the blue interior of some ship. It was boring, drab, and otherwise abysmal. The only staff member that actually gave a **** about that stuff was obviously Hiroshi Kobayashi, as his episodes were always miles better than the rest in these regards.
The animation in general is not even very good. You have maybe three or four scenes that were actually well animated. Combat is too often reduced to "she's too fast" speed lines bull**** while everything else is just talking heads or a sickening abuse of motion tweens that completely wore out their welcome after the second episode.
And let's talk about Kill la Kill's themes because they are just so well established. Oh wait, they ****ing aren't. The show can't decide on what it wants its central theme to be, and, as such, it leads to many potential plot threads or other plot points being completely contradicted by character actions. “Humans and life fibers can co-exist” is one of the many examples of the show squashing on its own hamhanded message. It's especially grating seeing as Ryuuko, the one that was supposed to represent this idea, had combined all the life fibers on Earth, including the only other sentient one (without its consent, mind you), into one Godrobe which was destroyed in the final battle. Not only did Ryuuko weaponize life fibers to the very end, but she also had the audacity to spout another theme that didn't even mesh with the context of the show.
There's a plethora of other issues such as the show continuing to treat Nui as a threat when she already jobbed horribly to Ryuuko, Ryuuko being incredibly uninteresting even after the script dipped all of its focus onto her, Ryuuko and Satsuki's rivalry having such a ****ty pay-off, every character that isn't Ryuuko being reduced to being Ryuuko's asskisser, and so much more. Bottom line is that the show is a terrible show that is only enjoyed by those that have hopped onto the bandwagon and have deluded themselves into believing that they're having fun when they aren't.

Screencapped.
copy pasted.
pastebin'd.
pictures taken.
quoted.
recited.

This is literally it. Just. Brilliant.
Complete-ly hits the nail on the head.
So. Much. ****ing. This.

[thedarkmessenger]

Kill la Kill was ****ing awful. What's the opposite of character development? You know, what happens when a character, for some unholy reason, becomes less of a character? That term would accurately describe everything about Kill la Kill's cast. Take Nonon's character as an example. The time we get a hint of her own personality was when she was fighting against Ryuuko and we see that, in a abridged sense, she wants Satsuki to acknowledge her. Of course, whoever was in charge of the script completely forgot about this. She, like the rest of the Elite Four, are reduced into being Satsuki's uninteresting cult of personality. Hell, there was a set up for some interesting interactions once people found out that Ryuuko was Satsuki's sister, but that would require an ounce of talent, something that Kill la Kill's writers lack.
Inumuta was grossly irrelevant the whole way through, so there's no point in discussing his "character," which wasn't much of a character, mind you. It was the "Computer Hacker" character cliche taken to incredibly lazy levels, with his only purpose being to push buttons.
Remember how Uzu developed into a boring samurai-wannabe for the purpose of having a rematch against Ryuuko? Well, the writers most certainly didn't. Uzu retained that personality, but none of the purpose. Like Inumuta, the only thing that was shown of his character was that he served as a shallow cliche and contributed to Satsuki's absolutely abysmal cult of personality. Now that I think about it, the scripts for both Inumuta and Uzu were incredibly bland, with the most mundane of lines having some slight hints at the cliche they are supposed to represent. This makes both of the characters incredibly flat as their lines do not reflect different speech patterns, sentence structures, or anything else that would attribute to their personality. The only thing that identifies their personality is that their voice actors deliver the lines in the manner of the cliche, such as Inumuta sounding more nerdy and geeky while Uzu sounds more "samurai" like, and the character designs are generated around the respective cliches.
Good ol' Gama had a regression of character too, though not to the extent of the others. His character went from the bulky order-seeking giant to the giant of comic-relief that exists as Mako's straight man. Hardly an upgrade, if you ask me. Again, the character's personality is represented only in the line delivery and the character design. The script is as vanilla as you could imagine.
Of course, these leads to Mako's ****ing character as a whole who consistently removed all sense of tension within the show. She existed as Ryuuko's friend and as the universal comic relief. This falls into a conundrum as her character does not have much purpose with that comic relief. The show's cast already had the potential (never lived up to it, of course) to have many comedic interactions. Mako's character as comic relief is not needed in this case, as there isn't a need for comic relief, especially when the comedy is as terrible as Mako's. Thing is that Mako only relies on comic relief. It's fine to have her as Ryuuko's friend as that helps in integrating the main character into the world; however, her character existed only in long droughts to be "lolsorandumbXD" and only acted as a deus ex machina whenever the writers got themselves into a corner. Nothing interesting came from her existence, baring the Fight Club president episode.
And let's look at Tsumugu. Tsumugu's initial reveal is interesting because it reveals that life fibers can be beat by human methods, as well. It gives hope and possibly foreshadows a future in which the characters will have to resort to using these tactics. If only Trigger weren't so incompetent, though. Instead, Tsumugu is consistently portrayed as a useless jobber, much like the rest of the cast. In fact, Nudist Beach, an organization that was hyped up from the beginning of their reveal, was destroyed in a couple minutes in a single episode. All of the hype of their existence was nullified at that point and every moment pertaining to Nudist Beach before it is simply a waste of time. Even if Nudist Beach's weapons find use near the end, it's a needless backpedaling attempt. Nudist Beach was trained to fight life fibers, but were defeated by 3 star uniforms. It's absolutely bull**** that a handful of characters with absolutely no training with Nudist Beach's weapons somehow are able to hold off an army of faceless mooks that can take on three star outfits. It's especially aggravating when the Life Fiber Bullet never made its return. It's mocking to the viewer by showing us that they have weaponry that can deal serious damage, only to never use it again.
Same goes for the scissors, really. The series hypes the hell out of the scissors. Hell, they are one of the main themes of the show. In the end, Ryuuko finally unites the scissors. Joyous occasion, no? It would be if the scissors amounted to anything, which they didn't. Not only did the scissors not save the day, but vaguely defined and utterly preposterous willpower won. Chalk another one up to Useless Bull**** that Wasted Our Time and Amounted to Nothing.
Any attempts at decent or interesting compositions were completely thrown out the window and never heard from again after Satsuki went on her war against other schools. Seriously, **** never showed up ever again. Every background was either a brown demolished city-scape or the blue interior of some ship. It was boring, drab, and otherwise abysmal. The only staff member that actually gave a **** about that stuff was obviously Hiroshi Kobayashi, as his episodes were always miles better than the rest in these regards.
The animation in general is not even very good. You have maybe three or four scenes that were actually well animated. Combat is too often reduced to "she's too fast" speed lines bull**** while everything else is just talking heads or a sickening abuse of motion tweens that completely wore out their welcome after the second episode.
And let's talk about Kill la Kill's themes because they are just so well established. Oh wait, they ****ing aren't. The show can't decide on what it wants its central theme to be, and, as such, it leads to many potential plot threads or other plot points being completely contradicted by character actions. “Humans and life fibers can co-exist” is one of the many examples of the show squashing on its own hamhanded message. It's especially grating seeing as Ryuuko, the one that was supposed to represent this idea, had combined all the life fibers on Earth, including the only other sentient one (without its consent, mind you), into one Godrobe which was destroyed in the final battle. Not only did Ryuuko weaponize life fibers to the very end, but she also had the audacity to spout another theme that didn't even mesh with the context of the show.
There's a plethora of other issues such as the show continuing to treat Nui as a threat when she already jobbed horribly to Ryuuko, Ryuuko being incredibly uninteresting even after the script dipped all of its focus onto her, Ryuuko and Satsuki's rivalry having such a ****ty pay-off, every character that isn't Ryuuko being reduced to being Ryuuko's asskisser, and so much more. Bottom line is that the show is a terrible show that is only enjoyed by those that have hopped onto the bandwagon and have deluded themselves into believing that they're having fun when they aren't.

See, this is why you're my favorite troll, Back. You don't just settle for the generic "your favorite anime is **** because **** you. TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!" You're critisism of our favorite anime is detailed and actually well thought out.

[Akyho]

Why I watch good adult anime.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDWJMZFSrC0

[Arock]

Kill la Kill was ****ing awful. What's the opposite of character development? You know, what happens when a character, for some unholy reason, becomes less of a character? That term would accurately describe everything about Kill la Kill's cast. Take Nonon's character as an example. The time we get a hint of her own personality was when she was fighting against Ryuuko and we see that, in a abridged sense, she wants Satsuki to acknowledge her. Of course, whoever was in charge of the script completely forgot about this. She, like the rest of the Elite Four, are reduced into being Satsuki's uninteresting cult of personality. Hell, there was a set up for some interesting interactions once people found out that Ryuuko was Satsuki's sister, but that would require an ounce of talent, something that Kill la Kill's writers lack.
Inumuta was grossly irrelevant the whole way through, so there's no point in discussing his "character," which wasn't much of a character, mind you. It was the "Computer Hacker" character cliche taken to incredibly lazy levels, with his only purpose being to push buttons.
Remember how Uzu developed into a boring samurai-wannabe for the purpose of having a rematch against Ryuuko? Well, the writers most certainly didn't. Uzu retained that personality, but none of the purpose. Like Inumuta, the only thing that was shown of his character was that he served as a shallow cliche and contributed to Satsuki's absolutely abysmal cult of personality. Now that I think about it, the scripts for both Inumuta and Uzu were incredibly bland, with the most mundane of lines having some slight hints at the cliche they are supposed to represent. This makes both of the characters incredibly flat as their lines do not reflect different speech patterns, sentence structures, or anything else that would attribute to their personality. The only thing that identifies their personality is that their voice actors deliver the lines in the manner of the cliche, such as Inumuta sounding more nerdy and geeky while Uzu sounds more "samurai" like, and the character designs are generated around the respective cliches.
Good ol' Gama had a regression of character too, though not to the extent of the others. His character went from the bulky order-seeking giant to the giant of comic-relief that exists as Mako's straight man. Hardly an upgrade, if you ask me. Again, the character's personality is represented only in the line delivery and the character design. The script is as vanilla as you could imagine.
Of course, these leads to Mako's ****ing character as a whole who consistently removed all sense of tension within the show. She existed as Ryuuko's friend and as the universal comic relief. This falls into a conundrum as her character does not have much purpose with that comic relief. The show's cast already had the potential (never lived up to it, of course) to have many comedic interactions. Mako's character as comic relief is not needed in this case, as there isn't a need for comic relief, especially when the comedy is as terrible as Mako's. Thing is that Mako only relies on comic relief. It's fine to have her as Ryuuko's friend as that helps in integrating the main character into the world; however, her character existed only in long droughts to be "lolsorandumbXD" and only acted as a deus ex machina whenever the writers got themselves into a corner. Nothing interesting came from her existence, baring the Fight Club president episode.
And let's look at Tsumugu. Tsumugu's initial reveal is interesting because it reveals that life fibers can be beat by human methods, as well. It gives hope and possibly foreshadows a future in which the characters will have to resort to using these tactics. If only Trigger weren't so incompetent, though. Instead, Tsumugu is consistently portrayed as a useless jobber, much like the rest of the cast. In fact, Nudist Beach, an organization that was hyped up from the beginning of their reveal, was destroyed in a couple minutes in a single episode. All of the hype of their existence was nullified at that point and every moment pertaining to Nudist Beach before it is simply a waste of time. Even if Nudist Beach's weapons find use near the end, it's a needless backpedaling attempt. Nudist Beach was trained to fight life fibers, but were defeated by 3 star uniforms. It's absolutely bull**** that a handful of characters with absolutely no training with Nudist Beach's weapons somehow are able to hold off an army of faceless mooks that can take on three star outfits. It's especially aggravating when the Life Fiber Bullet never made its return. It's mocking to the viewer by showing us that they have weaponry that can deal serious damage, only to never use it again.
Same goes for the scissors, really. The series hypes the hell out of the scissors. Hell, they are one of the main themes of the show. In the end, Ryuuko finally unites the scissors. Joyous occasion, no? It would be if the scissors amounted to anything, which they didn't. Not only did the scissors not save the day, but vaguely defined and utterly preposterous willpower won. Chalk another one up to Useless Bull**** that Wasted Our Time and Amounted to Nothing.
Any attempts at decent or interesting compositions were completely thrown out the window and never heard from again after Satsuki went on her war against other schools. Seriously, **** never showed up ever again. Every background was either a brown demolished city-scape or the blue interior of some ship. It was boring, drab, and otherwise abysmal. The only staff member that actually gave a **** about that stuff was obviously Hiroshi Kobayashi, as his episodes were always miles better than the rest in these regards.
The animation in general is not even very good. You have maybe three or four scenes that were actually well animated. Combat is too often reduced to "she's too fast" speed lines bull**** while everything else is just talking heads or a sickening abuse of motion tweens that completely wore out their welcome after the second episode.
And let's talk about Kill la Kill's themes because they are just so well established. Oh wait, they ****ing aren't. The show can't decide on what it wants its central theme to be, and, as such, it leads to many potential plot threads or other plot points being completely contradicted by character actions. “Humans and life fibers can co-exist” is one of the many examples of the show squashing on its own hamhanded message. It's especially grating seeing as Ryuuko, the one that was supposed to represent this idea, had combined all the life fibers on Earth, including the only other sentient one (without its consent, mind you), into one Godrobe which was destroyed in the final battle. Not only did Ryuuko weaponize life fibers to the very end, but she also had the audacity to spout another theme that didn't even mesh with the context of the show.
There's a plethora of other issues such as the show continuing to treat Nui as a threat when she already jobbed horribly to Ryuuko, Ryuuko being incredibly uninteresting even after the script dipped all of its focus onto her, Ryuuko and Satsuki's rivalry having such a ****ty pay-off, every character that isn't Ryuuko being reduced to being Ryuuko's asskisser, and so much more. Bottom line is that the show is a terrible show that is only enjoyed by those that have hopped onto the bandwagon and have deluded themselves into believing that they're having fun when they aren't.

Now i was just gonna say something along the lines of "KLK was boring as ****, had **** writing, and had no redeeming values to it besides Hiroyuki Sawano doing the OST" but i think this works a bit better.

[Kaiju]

See, this is why you're my favorite troll, Back. You don't just settle for the generic "your favorite anime is **** because **** you. TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!" You're critisism of our favorite anime is detailed and actually well thought out.

When did Back become a troll? I was under the impression he was an elitist and well educated individual whose taste in media outshines all of us lower plebeians. Hardly a troll when ones tastes are clearly better.

[thedarkmessenger]

When did Back become a troll? I was under the impression he was an elitist and well educated individual whose taste in media outshines all of us lower plebeians. Hardly a troll when ones tastes are clearly better.

That could very well be why he's not just settling for "your favorite anime is **** because **** you"....

[milleniummaster18]

When did Back become a troll? I was under the impression he was an elitist and well educated individual whose taste in media outshines all of us lower plebeians. Hardly a troll when ones tastes are clearly better.

The line's very blurry, since technically you could say the same about Guthix.

[LawRayLiet]

Kill la Kill was ****ing awful. What's the opposite of character development? You know, what happens when a character, for some unholy reason, becomes less of a character? That term would accurately describe everything about Kill la Kill's cast. Take Nonon's character as an example. The time we get a hint of her own personality was when she was fighting against Ryuuko and we see that, in a abridged sense, she wants Satsuki to acknowledge her. Of course, whoever was in charge of the script completely forgot about this. She, like the rest of the Elite Four, are reduced into being Satsuki's uninteresting cult of personality. Hell, there was a set up for some interesting interactions once people found out that Ryuuko was Satsuki's sister, but that would require an ounce of talent, something that Kill la Kill's writers lack.
Inumuta was grossly irrelevant the whole way through, so there's no point in discussing his "character," which wasn't much of a character, mind you. It was the "Computer Hacker" character cliche taken to incredibly lazy levels, with his only purpose being to push buttons.
Remember how Uzu developed into a boring samurai-wannabe for the purpose of having a rematch against Ryuuko? Well, the writers most certainly didn't. Uzu retained that personality, but none of the purpose. Like Inumuta, the only thing that was shown of his character was that he served as a shallow cliche and contributed to Satsuki's absolutely abysmal cult of personality. Now that I think about it, the scripts for both Inumuta and Uzu were incredibly bland, with the most mundane of lines having some slight hints at the cliche they are supposed to represent. This makes both of the characters incredibly flat as their lines do not reflect different speech patterns, sentence structures, or anything else that would attribute to their personality. The only thing that identifies their personality is that their voice actors deliver the lines in the manner of the cliche, such as Inumuta sounding more nerdy and geeky while Uzu sounds more "samurai" like, and the character designs are generated around the respective cliches.
Good ol' Gama had a regression of character too, though not to the extent of the others. His character went from the bulky order-seeking giant to the giant of comic-relief that exists as Mako's straight man. Hardly an upgrade, if you ask me. Again, the character's personality is represented only in the line delivery and the character design. The script is as vanilla as you could imagine.
Of course, these leads to Mako's ****ing character as a whole who consistently removed all sense of tension within the show. She existed as Ryuuko's friend and as the universal comic relief. This falls into a conundrum as her character does not have much purpose with that comic relief. The show's cast already had the potential (never lived up to it, of course) to have many comedic interactions. Mako's character as comic relief is not needed in this case, as there isn't a need for comic relief, especially when the comedy is as terrible as Mako's. Thing is that Mako only relies on comic relief. It's fine to have her as Ryuuko's friend as that helps in integrating the main character into the world; however, her character existed only in long droughts to be "lolsorandumbXD" and only acted as a deus ex machina whenever the writers got themselves into a corner. Nothing interesting came from her existence, baring the Fight Club president episode.
And let's look at Tsumugu. Tsumugu's initial reveal is interesting because it reveals that life fibers can be beat by human methods, as well. It gives hope and possibly foreshadows a future in which the characters will have to resort to using these tactics. If only Trigger weren't so incompetent, though. Instead, Tsumugu is consistently portrayed as a useless jobber, much like the rest of the cast. In fact, Nudist Beach, an organization that was hyped up from the beginning of their reveal, was destroyed in a couple minutes in a single episode. All of the hype of their existence was nullified at that point and every moment pertaining to Nudist Beach before it is simply a waste of time. Even if Nudist Beach's weapons find use near the end, it's a needless backpedaling attempt. Nudist Beach was trained to fight life fibers, but were defeated by 3 star uniforms. It's absolutely bull**** that a handful of characters with absolutely no training with Nudist Beach's weapons somehow are able to hold off an army of faceless mooks that can take on three star outfits. It's especially aggravating when the Life Fiber Bullet never made its return. It's mocking to the viewer by showing us that they have weaponry that can deal serious damage, only to never use it again.
Same goes for the scissors, really. The series hypes the hell out of the scissors. Hell, they are one of the main themes of the show. In the end, Ryuuko finally unites the scissors. Joyous occasion, no? It would be if the scissors amounted to anything, which they didn't. Not only did the scissors not save the day, but vaguely defined and utterly preposterous willpower won. Chalk another one up to Useless Bull**** that Wasted Our Time and Amounted to Nothing.
Any attempts at decent or interesting compositions were completely thrown out the window and never heard from again after Satsuki went on her war against other schools. Seriously, **** never showed up ever again. Every background was either a brown demolished city-scape or the blue interior of some ship. It was boring, drab, and otherwise abysmal. The only staff member that actually gave a **** about that stuff was obviously Hiroshi Kobayashi, as his episodes were always miles better than the rest in these regards.
The animation in general is not even very good. You have maybe three or four scenes that were actually well animated. Combat is too often reduced to "she's too fast" speed lines bull**** while everything else is just talking heads or a sickening abuse of motion tweens that completely wore out their welcome after the second episode.
And let's talk about Kill la Kill's themes because they are just so well established. Oh wait, they ****ing aren't. The show can't decide on what it wants its central theme to be, and, as such, it leads to many potential plot threads or other plot points being completely contradicted by character actions. “Humans and life fibers can co-exist” is one of the many examples of the show squashing on its own hamhanded message. It's especially grating seeing as Ryuuko, the one that was supposed to represent this idea, had combined all the life fibers on Earth, including the only other sentient one (without its consent, mind you), into one Godrobe which was destroyed in the final battle. Not only did Ryuuko weaponize life fibers to the very end, but she also had the audacity to spout another theme that didn't even mesh with the context of the show.
There's a plethora of other issues such as the show continuing to treat Nui as a threat when she already jobbed horribly to Ryuuko, Ryuuko being incredibly uninteresting even after the script dipped all of its focus onto her, Ryuuko and Satsuki's rivalry having such a ****ty pay-off, every character that isn't Ryuuko being reduced to being Ryuuko's asskisser, and so much more. Bottom line is that the show is a terrible show that is only enjoyed by those that have hopped onto the bandwagon and have deluded themselves into believing that they're having fun when they aren't.
Looks like a new record has been set.
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[Shuiia]

The line's very blurry, since technically you could say the same about Guthix.

No absolutely not, Guts is not a troll.
He's an idiot who believes he's being a troll. Or at least likes the idea of him being thought of as a troll.

[FORDboy357]

That's a strong case for not watching it...

[Gleeman]

http://i1.wp.com/apublicdefender.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/well-that-escalated-quickly.jpg

I feel the same way about Bayformers, yet that continues to make mad cash. Sometimes you just have to relax and remember everyone else isn't going to like the same things you do. Plus the whole lowest common denominator thing.

[FORDboy357]

Yup. Gurren Lagann is getting added to my favorite anime. I haven't seen a more visually pleasing series in recent memory.

[Distict5-9]

Kill la Kill was ****ing awful. [...] Bottom line is that the show is a terrible show that is only enjoyed by those that have hopped onto the bandwagon and have deluded themselves into believing that they're having fun when they aren't.

I cannot stress enough how Backmask is without doubt one of this site's greatest treasures. Godspeed, you magnificent bastard. Godspeed...

Personally, I like to view Kill la Kill like a Saturday morning cartoon. It's the kind of thing you're meant to watch while cramming spoonfuls of soggy Cheerios in your mouth; an unsophisticated, cheap, cartoonish, fast-paced but easy to follow and, all things considered, fairly innocent series with some, albeit lazy, unorthodox artwork. It's not the worst thing you can be watching when you want to unwind after a stressful day...


On a separate, completely unrelated note, Uchuu Kyoudai is somehow the most unexpectedly entertaining and endearing series I have had the pleasure to stumble upon in the past few months...

[tapion]

now:the little norse prince

before:dragon ball

later:fist of the north star

[FORDboy357]

Just started Redline and I am really digging its style

[Sir Fluffykins]

^You make it sound like you're only watching a bit of Redline. It's a movie, watch the whole thing already XD

[tanis_lionheart]

The_Devil_Is_A_Part-Timer!_(EP02

[FORDboy357]

^You make it sound like you're only watching a bit of Redline. It's a movie, watch the whole thing already XD
Just watched a little bit before I had to go to sleep

[FORDboy357]

Finished Redline. Fantastic. Good dub and amazing animation. Need to watch The Animatrix now

[FORDboy357]

Caught up wth Space Dandy today. Laughed my ass off at the parallel universe episode

[Gleeman]

Caught up wth Space Dandy today. Laughed my ass off at the parallel universe episode

Working on that also, finished up Season 1.

[FORDboy357]

The season 2 opener is the best yet

[Thetruecrow]

I missed most of season 2, I guess I gotta get caught up too

[FORDboy357]

I don't think there was much of a break between seasons and the series is over next week. And going by past Watanabe series, once it's over, it's over (unless it gets a movie).

[thedarkmessenger]

Started up Sky Girls, mostly to see if I want to add it to my Vividred/Strike Witches AMV I plan on doing. Also kinda curious how it compares to Strike Witches, especially considering how it released BEFORE Strike Witches did (and yet people still act like Strike Witches was the first of its genre. First to become super-popular, maybe.)

So far I've only seen ep. 1. I'll give my impressions after I've watched a bit more. Also on the last ep. of NGNL, and still watching Digimon Tamers.
2 months later and I'm stilll only on ep. 7 of Sky Girls....and Tamers is now on hold again.
I did manage to watch that last episode of NGNL, though!


.....I really need to start watching anime again. I'll NEVER get even half my "plan to watch" list done at this rate D:

Real quick initial impressions: so far Sky Girls is.....decent. The main story is just barely starting to take off, so it's mostly been introductions/character development so far. Not a lot of development, either. Eika-san is slightly less of a bitch (HAH!) and Karen-chan talked to a guy for the first time in her life.....sort of.... Really all that happened was she was forced into a handshake and then managed to squeak out a "thank you for finding my pen the other day". Better than nothing, I suppose. And it is more realistic than "I magically have no issues whatsoever now!" We'll see how the anime pans out once the story REALLY kicks off....after they introduce at least one more character....

[Sir Fluffykins]

I thought Strike Witches was ****-bait, this Sky Girls is even worse

[FORDboy357]

Finishing up The Clone Wars before Rebels starts. I want to start Psycho Pass and Fate/Zero. I've heard good things.

[!Je$u$!]

Well personally i was watching Naruto Shidopen or whatever its called but got bored around Ep 155, does anyone know any funny/sexy animes? Odd request i know

[FORDboy357]

Gurren Lagann

[Haar]

Well personally i was watching Naruto Shidopen or whatever its called but got bored around Ep 155, does anyone know any funny/sexy animes? Odd request i know

Cutie Honey. It's a magical girl show about an android that has to save Japan from a gang of freaks while in various states of undress.

http://i.imgur.com/GOk90HH.jpg

[FORDboy357]

Also Space Dandy

[!Je$u$!]

Thanks guys ill look them up :)

[thedarkmessenger]

I thought Strike Witches was ****-bait, this Sky Girls is even worse

really? The show doesn't focus on fanservice anywhere NEAR as much as Strike Witches. Not to mention they actually wear pants. Although Strike Witches has Shirley so....

[FORDboy357]

I don't think it can get more fan servicy than High School DxD

[FORDboy357]

Started Psycho Pass. It's ****ing brutal.

[tanis_lionheart]

Crest of the Stars:
I REALLY ****ing love this series!

[FORDboy357]

Newest SAO was absurdly good though a bit predictable

[CitizenRoman]

is the legend of korra worth watching? i remember avatar on nick, but now this season 4 trailer, looks pretty promising.

[Sir Fluffykins]

Newest SAO was absurdly good though a bit predictable

And yet he could have been her real boyfriend if he kept his damn mouth shut instead of turning that dial up to RAEPNOUGH.

[tanis_lionheart]

is the legend of korra worth watching? i remember avatar on nick, but now this season 4 trailer, looks pretty promising. I think so.

It's got it's weak parts, but SE2 has one of the best TV animated (a two-parter at that) episode(s) that I've ever seen, and SE3 started a little weak but ended up REALLY ****ing strong.

The animation & music & voice work is all, overall, pretty good.

[FORDboy357]

is the legend of korra worth watching? i remember avatar on nick, but now this season 4 trailer, looks pretty promising.
Season 1: Great
Season 2: Meh but the animation changed halfway though and it's gorgeous
Season 3: Fantastic
Season 4: Looks ****ing epic

If you're a fan of ATLA, it's definitely worth watching but just remember that Korra is not Aang no matter how much you want her to be.

And yet he could have been her real boyfriend if he kept his damn mouth shut instead of turning that dial up to RAEPNOUGH.
Nah he was friendzoned so hard he just didn't know it. I'm surprised they revealed him so early in the season though

[Gleeman]

Need to get around to Season 3!

[Distict5-9]

Decided to put LotGH on hold for a while, so I can fully enjoy the last quarter, and marathoned through Dennou Coil as previously suggested.

All in all, definitely a good series that more people should get around to watching at some point. The cyber-action is solid, the cast is fun to follow (although the Satchiis get waaaay too little love...) and it has one of the best standalone episodes I have seen in anime in a long time (You know the one...)

http://wtfbot.net/pix/345.gif

My only significant qualm would be
The abundance of climaxes in the third part of the series. The final part of Dennou Coil, in which the biggest question of the series is meant to be revealed, has the horrible misfortune of starting immediately after what is arguably the best arc of the series; the Null invading Yuko's house and the gang rescuing Kenichi.

http://lh4.google.com/transientem/R3KzG_a2djI/AAAAAAAAAV4/_gQXYrmAq-k/s800/dennou_coil_nullillegalattack.jpg

You have this great, eerie and extremely suspenseful rescue, only for it to be immediately followed up by another rescue which tries desperately to one-up the previous arc, but just falls short. As a result, the actual ending, despite not even being flat-out bad or poorly executed, just doesn't seem as conclusive or satisfying as the end to the Kenichi rescue arc. A shame, really...

Still, I'd pretty much recommend it to anyone who doesn't mind a bit of a slower pace in their anime or who wouldn't mind checking out a good "near future"-kind of sci-fi.

[FORDboy357]

About 12 episodes in with Psycho Pass. Great animation, good characters, good dub, semi-realistic future setting but the tech is still a bit farfetched.

At first I thought it was just a Minority Report ripoff (it still is a little bit) but it really sets itself apart after a few episodes.

No cliched anime tropes yet (though I am just halfway through) which is a welcome change of pace.

Giving it a solid 8/10

[Sir Fluffykins]

Watching Toradora! First time seeing it, plus it is dubbed

Rather liking it, I'm up to episode 14 and the School Festival arc went rather Clannad, with Taiga's dad and Minori going weird etc.

[Gleeman]

Finished up Majimoji Rurumo. (Only the 12 eps. so far...one of the bad things about anime made from ongoing manga, they usually just end suddenly without a resolution)

Looking for something else to watch, may try Toradora dub or Season 3 of Korra. (already saw Toradora subbed)

[FORDboy357]

I'd watch Korra. Season 4 starts Friday.

[Sir Fluffykins]

Yeah, I don't get what's up with that guy, ALSO the backers were mad because Broken Age part 1, isn't the old school style puzzle game they were promised but the modern type of watered down, one-click affair old school gamers hate about modern "puzzle-adventure" games. Look at the Steam reviews where the reviewers are screaming how short the game is and how guys on kickstarter are asking why all the money went to music and celeb voices that they didn't ask for.

[ThatsNotMyName_studio]

@Gleeman. The Toradora dub is worth it.

[FORDboy357]

Just finished Psycho Pass. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes crime drama and/or cyberpunk.

[Tomoya Okazaki]

Clannad After Story

[thedarkmessenger]

Decided to go ahead and try to marathon the rest of Sky Girls so I can move on to the next anime without putting yet another one on my "on-hold" list. Not sure what I'll watch next, but I'll probably want to watch something that has NOTHING to do with mecha or loli.......

And actually, I may end up dropping it anyway. I'm giving it a few more episodes, since I"m JUST starting to get into the main story (halfway through the series....), but....well, we'll see how it goes.

*edit* **** it, I'm dropping the series. 13 episodes through a 26 episode series and I'm only JUST getting into the story? If I absolutely MUST know how the battle agains the WORMS goes, I'll read up on it on a wiki or something. There's just nothing all that redeeming about this show.

I'm not a loli person, so a no-go on that. Mechas are only SLIGHTLY interesting to me, and these aren't really good mechas, so a no-go there as well. Soundtrack is ****, and the animation is borderline **** (if we're being generous....). Story, I don't know. Like I said I haven't actually gotten there yet due to horrendous pacing. Again, I'll wiki that **** if I feel I need to later. Characters aren't anything all that special. Karen is slightly different than what I've seen before, but not in a particuallarly fascinating way. After all these character development episodes, you'd think the characters would actually....you know....develop....

Overall, I see no real point in forcing myself to finish this. Even Strike Witches was better, and Strike Witches I only really liked for the battle scenes. Oh yeah, from what I can tell the battles in Sky Girls are mostly going to be (that's right, GOING to be. There's only been one real battle so far...) "damage the enemy a little bit to lure it to a safe altitude, then SUPER-SPECIAL-AWESOME-ONE-HIT-KILL-ATTACK GO!!!!!!" woohoo. so exciting.

[Gleeman]

If you're like me and haven't seen Devil is a Part Timer yet it's on Netflix now. (Dub/sub)

[FORDboy357]

I've heard that was good.

[Sir Fluffykins]

It's okay, it's good for a laugh but story wise it doesn't really go anywhere. There's a pair of characters that are introduced and then disappear just as quickly and don't seem to have any problem going between the worlds, while our main cast is going on constantly about needing to save energy to warp back. Every villain is brutal until they're beaten then they're comical friends with their previous evil deeds completely ignored. Finally the minor character of the Land Lady flat out reveals she knows about all of them, yet no one ever brings the subject up again or questions who she is.

What I'm saying is the show needed another 13 episodes

[FORDboy357]

Started K-on! (the movie) on my lunch break. Genuinely excited to get home to finish it and then start the anime series.

[the4ten]

Just started Wolf Girl and Black Prince. Keeping expectations low so as to not be disappointed. Nice to look at, though.

[FORDboy357]

Saw that on Kotaku yesterday. It does look nice

[Akyho]

As of today Gundam Build Fighters Try!

Also finished Plastic Nee-Chan after Fluffy edited a few clips of it into AMV hell 7.

[FORDboy357]

About 10 episodes into K-On!

Reminds me of MLP quite a bit honestly (focus on friendship and roles within the group)

The details on the instruments are outstanding. (Love those Fenders)

I do like how the episodes are chronological and there is no fan service to speak of apart from instrument fingering close ups (like I said, the attention to detail is off the charts)

[!Je$u$!]

Watching Cutie Honey (1973) on episode 3 now. Its sooo damn old but enjoyable regardless.

[ThatsNotMyName_studio]

@FORDboy. If you like K-On!, you might try Sora no woto . It's a bit more serious
but all your favorite K-on! characters are there (sort of).
http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/3/17753.jpg

[LaserSexPanther]

i watched one recently can't remember the name. was weird as hell, though

[regnier]

finished blood c and right now im watching guin saga and both of them are meh. the character feel empty if i can say

[Kaiju]

The Unlimited Blade Works (TV) anime has been ****ing awesome so far.

So far it seems like a straight sequel to Fate/Zero, they cut out a lot of exposition and focus more on the pacing and introducing the characters and their central motivations. Kiritsugu plays a larger role in Shirou's early memories we see more than in the VN and original anime. We haven't gotten a giant expose on what the Holy Grail War is yet, which leads me to wonder when it will be covered if at all. (If they do a massive exposition dump, it better by Kotomine, and it better take up half an episode. I need the orgasmic sensation that is Joji Nakata's voicework and exposition dumping.)

I also get a better, immediate feel for Shirou's character as a whole as opposed to generic shonen protag as well as his character flaws that is his stubbornness and never tell someone "no" when they need help attitude. Same with Rin and her own motivations. The side characters are also developed well. Taiga is bombastic and awesome as expected, albeit in small portions. She is sprinkled in 'just right' to keep her from being a character fillibuster or to keep her from feeling like pointless comic relief, like she does in the original anime and portions of the original VN. There is plenty amount of comedic interactions but more ground to earth and not overtly ridiculous. It feels almost natural and not too ridiculous.

The Animation and Soundtrack though is ****ing gorgeous as expected of a big-budget UFOtable production, even topping Fate/Zero's. The Fights are incredibly fast-paced, insanely choreographed and carries a dynamic weight and feel to them which makes it feel like the viewer is actually watching how a fight between demi-gods were to happen in suburbia. This may be because I don't watch much anime, but as of this point, I honestly think, that between the choreography, music, stunning animation, character fluidity, it probably is some of the best fighting I have ever seen. Its quick, to the point, looks absolutely stunning, keeps you thoroughly entertained, carries a dynamic weight and tension to it, and doesn't drag on. Hell even the "fight" (if you can call it that) between Lancer and Shirou was pretty well done, you definitely got the feel and tension that our hero was up against something he could not win against just through choreography and animation alone.

The Animation outside of that is in a sense "cool", its color palette gives a cool, brisk sense of winter or autumn. Everything, from the backgrounds, to the ****ing clouds and sky is top notch and well crafted. (The ****ing budget on this thing must be immense) I haven't seen any wonky CG cars yet, or anything that was jarring. (I'm sure there were, but I didn't notice them) Definitely the show with the best animation this season, judging by the first two episodes.

SPEAKING of the first two episodes. Both were 45 minutes long, each. Granted both lead up to the same point and tell the same events, albeit from different perspectives. Which considering UBW is both Shirou AND Rin's stories, it works out pretty well dedicating the two opening episodes to the both of them and fleshing them out for the viewers. So its a trend that may not continue in the series (hope it does though!) but it definitely was worth noting.

I'm curious to see how the story plays out and what, if any, other route sprinklings would be sprinkled onto UBW and if it will play out differently with Fate/Zero as already existing context. So far, I am loving every minute of UBW.

[KitsuneSnow]

http://semperquondamnumquam.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/watamote-01-annoying.png

i started this One :3

[Backmask]

The Unlimited Blade Works (TV) anime has been ****ing awesome so far.

So far it seems like a straight sequel to Fate/Zero, they cut out a lot of exposition and focus more on the pacing and introducing the characters and their central motivations. Kiritsugu plays a larger role in Shirou's early memories we see more than in the VN and original anime. We haven't gotten a giant expose on what the Holy Grail War is yet, which leads me to wonder when it will be covered if at all. (If they do a massive exposition dump, it better by Kotomine, and it better take up half an episode. I need the orgasmic sensation that is Joji Nakata's voicework and exposition dumping.)

I also get a better, immediate feel for Shirou's character as a whole as opposed to generic shonen protag as well as his character flaws that is his stubbornness and never tell someone "no" when they need help attitude. Same with Rin and her own motivations. The side characters are also developed well. Taiga is bombastic and awesome as expected, albeit in small portions. She is sprinkled in 'just right' to keep her from being a character fillibuster or to keep her from feeling like pointless comic relief, like she does in the original anime and portions of the original VN. There is plenty amount of comedic interactions but more ground to earth and not overtly ridiculous. It feels almost natural and not too ridiculous.

The Animation and Soundtrack though is ****ing gorgeous as expected of a big-budget UFOtable production, even topping Fate/Zero's. The Fights are incredibly fast-paced, insanely choreographed and carries a dynamic weight and feel to them which makes it feel like the viewer is actually watching how a fight between demi-gods were to happen in suburbia. This may be because I don't watch much anime, but as of this point, I honestly think, that between the choreography, music, stunning animation, character fluidity, it probably is some of the best fighting I have ever seen. Its quick, to the point, looks absolutely stunning, keeps you thoroughly entertained, carries a dynamic weight and tension to it, and doesn't drag on. Hell even the "fight" (if you can call it that) between Lancer and Shirou was pretty well done, you definitely got the feel and tension that our hero was up against something he could not win against just through choreography and animation alone.

The Animation outside of that is in a sense "cool", its color palette gives a cool, brisk sense of winter or autumn. Everything, from the backgrounds, to the ****ing clouds and sky is top notch and well crafted. (The ****ing budget on this thing must be immense) I haven't seen any wonky CG cars yet, or anything that was jarring. (I'm sure there were, but I didn't notice them) Definitely the show with the best animation this season, judging by the first two episodes.

SPEAKING of the first two episodes. Both were 45 minutes long, each. Granted both lead up to the same point and tell the same events, albeit from different perspectives. Which considering UBW is both Shirou AND Rin's stories, it works out pretty well dedicating the two opening episodes to the both of them and fleshing them out for the viewers. So its a trend that may not continue in the series (hope it does though!) but it definitely was worth noting.

I'm curious to see how the story plays out and what, if any, other route sprinklings would be sprinkled onto UBW and if it will play out differently with Fate/Zero as already existing context. So far, I am loving every minute of UBW.

Just going to add to this and say that Gae Bolg gave me a Gay Bulge (http://a.pomf.se/rbfthw.webm).

[Distict5-9]

The Unlimited Blade Works (TV) anime has been ****ing awesome so far.

[...]

That reminds me, while I've endured through... Whatever the hell was the thing Studio DEEN tried to pass as the Fate route, I haven't even so much as bothered checking out the new adaptation of my favorite route/glorious MAN-fest that is UBW (say what you will, but Lancer and Archer are clearly the heroines of that path. Manly, manly heroines...)

Glad to hear that it's worth a watch!

[SuperLoliSentai]

Watched the first episode of UBW and it was alright. I think the first episode of Fate/ Zero was much stronger and I'm not a huge fan of the characters yet. I never read the visual novel, but so far I don't see what all the hype is about, however, I will continue to watch it with high hopes.
Also I am already done with this ****:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBqNr-CI0PI&feature=youtu.be

I also watched the first 3 episodes of Terraformers and I will most likely drop it. The only thing it seems to have going for it, all the gore and shock value, is lost when the whole screen it edited black or corpses have black circles where heads should be.

[PrinnyCat]

I also watched the first 3 episodes of Terraformers and I will most likely drop it. The only thing it seems to have going for it, all the gore and shock value, is lost when the whole screen it edited black or corpses have black circles where heads should be.
I got annoyed by that too, going to just wait for the uncensored blu-ray release

[ThatsNotMyName_studio]

Yowamushi Pedal: Grande Road has finally started!

[FORDboy357]

Walking Dead started.

Taking a break from K-On

[Backmask]

Walking Dead started

Giving Terminus that dark and gritty ****ing background was a ****ing waste of time. Don't really know how I'll feel if they are supposed to replace The Hunters.
I really want to know what the aim is this season because season 4 was ****ing aimless stupid ****.

[ThatsNotMyName_studio]

Hmmmm. Just noticed that there are English cast listings for Kill la Kill.

[Sir Fluffykins]

Hmmmm. Just noticed that there are English cast listings for Kill la Kill.

Sentai filmworks is releasing the show in over priced volumes with only 4 episodes a volume, something that I thought died out in the VHS era

[FORDboy357]

Just started the first episode of the second arc of Sword Art Online II and it's a major downgrade from the first (Meaning Gun Gale Online).

Back to the retarded fairy world...

Plus they've got new intro and credits animations and themes and they're pretty ****ing awful.

[Backmask]

Plus they've got new intro and credits animations and themes

What the **** did you expect?

[the4ten]

Just started the first episode of the second arc of Sword Art Online II and it's back to the retarded fairy world...


::sigh::
and they're questing for excalibur... because of course they ****ing are.

In other news, I'm a few episodes into Terraformars (yay puns?) now, and not sure if I'll keep going. Sort of curious how it'll play out, but the HEAVY editing with the obnoxious black screens and covers for heavy gore is distracting. What's under those edits is what I'm here to see, goddammit.

[FORDboy357]

What the **** did you expect?
Improvements.

[!Je$u$!]

Currently watching Space Adventure Cobra in 1080P. Its great so far :3

[PrinnyCat]

Finally all the animes I wanted to watch for fall season are airing, and there is a great deal more than I originally planned...

Selector Spread Wixoss Playing out much like the first season (infected) with all the dark plot and drama
Denki-Gai no Honya-san Pretty awesome comedy in the vein of stuff like Working!, I love all the characters and how unique some of them are
Gugure! Kokkuri-san Yet another awesome comedy with strong characters
Nanatsu no Taizai Pretty good so far, I actually enjoy it more than Fairy Tail, both being by the same creator
Log Horizon 2 Didn't start off too good for me, the time jumps were off-putting, but its getting back on track
Cross Ange:Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo One of the rare times where I actually enjoy a mecha anime. The main character is annoying though, with her causing the deaths of many, not caring about it and constantly complaining
World Trigger Interesting, one of the ones I watched on a whim and didn't mind the plot or characters
Ushinawareta Mirai wo Motomete I normally don't like harem animes, but something about this one interested me, that and a girl got hit by a bus in the first episode
Donten ni Warau Good fight scenes and large male cast, great for me
Garo: Honoo no Kokuin I haven't seen the live action drama this is based on, but the anime has been great so far
Sora no Method Well drawn anime that will probably pull some feels at the end
Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji Unusual romance anime with sadistic main guy. Its alright for what it is
Danna ga Nani wo Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken Pretty funny short anime about living with an Otaku husband
Orenchi no Furo Jijou Another pretty funny short anime, but this time about living with a merman in your bathtub
Akatsuki no Yona More fight scenes with mostly male cast. Main character is a bit annoying but will hopefully develop better later on
Coffin Princess Chaika 2 Same as first season with the eyebrow loli. Good so far
Parasyte Good so far, I like the lack of extreme censorship. I'm wondering how well they are going to cover the manga though
Shirobako Working for an anime company sure does seem stressful
Mushishi 2 Part 2 Continuation from the first half of the second season. Still the same well drawn, calm anime as ever
Sanzoku no Musume Ronja Finally a Ghibli anime, go watch it if you like Ghibli stuff, its pretty good
TERRAFORMARS dropped until the blu ray is released. The censorship just got too stupid

[Sir Fluffykins]

Log Horizon 2, back to "game tactics" which is good, though I need to point out the irony that the show, with such a heavy focus on game mechanics, takes place In a "real" world. I strangely only watch the show because I'm interested more in if Akatsuki can get Shiroe to take a hint, then whatever they're doing.

Next episode is all about her, so hooray. Kinda weird, how Episode 1 showed future them "both defeated" on Christmas eve and after 3 episodes there's just 6 days to Christmas. That's like 2 months in 3 episodes.

I also prefer Sword Art Online 2 going for some mundane adventuring. From what I understand this will only be 3 episode with the rest being this arc these Reddit people having been wanting for ages.

[ThatsNotMyName_studio]

Sentai filmworks is releasing the show in over priced volumes with only 4 episodes a volume, something that I thought died out in the VHS era
Well, it was worth watching on CR, but I don't think I need to own it anyway.

[Ultima]

Currently watching aldnoah.zero. Animation is great.

[glory of llama]

There's just something about Monthly Girls Nozaki-kun that tickles me greatly... can't stop giggling and occasionally LoLing watching it

[the4ten]

There's just something about Monthly Girls Nozaki-kun

agreed. the character types they've assembled are well rounded and interesting. it's well done thus far.

I'm about to star Blue Spring Ride and i hope it's adorable as ****.

[Gleeman]

Finished up Devil is a Part Timer.

Not sure what to watch next, nothing in the Fall lineup immediately grabs my attention, but I haven't tried watching any of them yet either.

[FORDboy357]

The intros and outros for K-On are ****ing fantastic

[ThatsNotMyName_studio]

Watched 1 episode of Toradora SOS.
The same vein as Haruhi-chan.
Every bit as annoying.

[pzykosiz]

i'm about halfway through haruhi suzamiya

[Sir Fluffykins]

Attack on Titan Part 2. Just finished the episode where they lure the female Titan into the forest and show the flashback of Eren and the spoon. The death count was crazy, maybe I only notice because everyone has a fairly unique face, so the deaths stick out more.

Of course, though I enjoyed it, I immediately start asking questions, like, if this is the first time they've seen this female Titan, how could the whole operation be about her (hopefully will be answered).

[the4ten]

Finished up Devil is a Part Timer.

What'd you think? Worth a watch?

[FORDboy357]

Attack on Titan Part 2. Just finished the episode where they lure the female Titan into the forest and show the flashback of Eren and the spoon. The death count was crazy, maybe I only notice because everyone has a fairly unique face, so the deaths stick out more.

Of course, though I enjoyed it, I immediately start asking questions, like, if this is the first time they've seen this female Titan, how could the whole operation be about her (hopefully will be answered).
How are you just now watching without it being spoiled already?

[Sir Fluffykins]

Well I had a few things spoiled, but there's still enough of the show that's interesting. For example I already know who the Female and Armored Titan are, I read the last few Manga chapters which reveal who Eren ate to become a Titan (though that was rather obvious), but there's a bunch of stuff I don't know and am rather interested in finding out.

[glory of llama]

Started watching Your Lie in April, and it looks promising. Only super-annoying thing is the characters' lips... everybody looks like they've got a hairlip and wearing lip gloss.


What'd you think? Worth a watch?

I also just started watching DEvil is a Part Timer, and it looks like it'll be pretty entertaining

[Gleeman]

What'd you think? Worth a watch?

Not the greatest anime in history or anything, but IMHO not terrible...it just kind of ends with no resolution, like most anime based on ongoing manga.

Something I've gotten tired of already with Nanana's Buried Treasure (which ends on episode 11 leaving everything hanging because ??) and similar shows. Not saying they aren't worth watching if they're your kind of show though.

[Zetsubou-Chan]

Currently as of 10/24:

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Crystal
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars
Denki-gai no Honya-san
Grisaia no Kajitsu
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
Shirobako

[Sir Fluffykins]

So finished Attack on Titan, really enjoyed it.

Decide, well that's enough death and destruction, maybe I'll watch Madoka Magica again (I mean, I bought it). JESUS, how did I watch this before, Madoka's f**king voice is like nails against a chalkboard. GEEEEEEEEZ. I immediately ejected the disk and watched the first episode of Steins Gate. Can't believe it, how'd I watch Madoka before?

[Shuiia]

Watched the Area 88 OVAs yesterday with my brother.
Seriously go ****ing watch this ****. It's got everything you want:

http://i.imgur.com/1IcW0XU.jpg

AIRCRAFT PORN!

http://i.imgur.com/tsay1qb.jpg
SEKKUSHI WAIFUS!

http://i.imgur.com/7udB8xU.jpg
THE MAIN CHARACTER PULLING KAMILLES ALL THE ****ING TIME!

http://i.imgur.com/tEzQ1nQ.jpg
DOGFIGHTS!

http://i.imgur.com/okw0WE0.jpg
****** IT'S EVEN GOT MOTHER****ING HARRIERS!

[FORDboy357]

You had me at Harriers. **** sounds baller, yo.

[Kaiju]

Still watching F/SN
Holy **** Based UFOTABLE, did you add things? Because the BERSERKER fight was ****ing amazing:

>More Expertly Crafted Fightan'
>Illya vs. Rin (Illya using some very familiar...familiars.)
>Saber's expressions upon seeing Illya.
>Shirou becoming...likable? What the ****?! (granted I liked Shirou before, but now I'm getting a feeling it won't be a guilty pleasure anymore)
>Kotomine and Gilgamesh. (might have happened in UBW, but I can't remember) Jesus they aren't even hiding the fact that Fate/Zero happened. I'm just glad Kotomine gets more dialogue and things to do here as he kind of gets the shaft (literally) in UBW. I am always down for more based Joji Nakata VA work.
>DAT ****ING FINALE

I am enjoying the **** out of this.

[FORDboy357]

I'm giving up on SAO. It's become so goddamn generic and boring.

[Akyho]

Read these two quotes together, I think the answer to Fordboy is obvious.

Still watching F/SN
Holy **** Based UFOTABLE, did you add things? Because the BERSERKER fight was ****ing amazing:

>More Expertly Crafted Fightan'
>Illya vs. Rin (Illya using some very familiar...familiars.)
>Saber's expressions upon seeing Illya.
>Shirou becoming...likable? What the ****?! (granted I liked Shirou before, but now I'm getting a feeling it won't be a guilty pleasure anymore)
>Kotomine and Gilgamesh. (might have happened in UBW, but I can't remember) Jesus they aren't even hiding the fact that Fate/Zero happened. I'm just glad Kotomine gets more dialogue and things to do here as he kind of gets the shaft (literally) in UBW. I am always down for more based Joji Nakata VA work.
>DAT ****ING FINALE

I am enjoying the **** out of this.


I'm giving up on SAO. It's become so goddamn generic and boring.

[Sir Fluffykins]

I'm giving up on SAO. It's become so goddamn generic and boring.

Whole season of SAO 2 has been generic and boring, FORDboy357 drops it on episode 16, that was actually fun to watch.

Watching F/SN too, but I haven't hit that "hook" yet

[FORDboy357]

I think the answer to Fordboy is obvious.




Watched the Area 88 OVAs yesterday with my brother.
Seriously go ****ing watch this ****.

That's my answer. Did a little research on Wikipedia and out gave me a list of all aircraft. A-10 Thunderbolt II right there at the top of the list.

****ing sold.

[FORDboy357]

Whole season of SAO 2 has been generic and boring, FORDboy357 drops it on episode 16, that was actually fun to watch.

Watching F/SN too, but I haven't hit that "hook" yet
1-14 was fantastic. Great character development. Strong female character in Sinon (asuna was great in SAO arc 1, then reverted to a typical damsel in distress in arc 2). Great story that diverted from a fantasy tale and more in line as a post-apocalyptic mystery.

[Shuiia]

That's my answer. Did a little research on Wikipedia and out gave me a list of all aircraft. A-10 Thunderbolt II right there at the top of the list.

****ing sold.

It makes a 10 second appearance or so in the final OVA. Barely enough screen time to be noticeable.

In other news wrapped up the Macross Plus OVAs with my brother tonight.
**** was bretty ****ing good.

[!Je$u$!]

Finished watching Space Adventure Cobra The series, gonna get started on the reboot soon.

[Backmask]

Right now Sealab 2021.
Harry Goz's voice is spectacular. ****, most of the voice work in the show is pretty damn great.

[Akyho]

Wow....this is like the only page in any anime forum I can look at 90% of the things being talked about and I go "Finally! PEOPLE ARE WATCHING GOOD STUFF!"

Area 88 is awesome, Macross plus is awesome. Sealab is awesome, space adventure cobra is awesome.

The mother ****ing canyon run! in both versions.

I WARN YOU VERY ****ING LOUD!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpUTrIfDRY8

Not loud.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbhTQFKWE2M

Sad fact is none of you may be able to watch 801 TTS Airbats. Airplane porn with female pilots sitcom.....which after coming off Area 88 might not blend well.

I will confirm....there IS a hot springs episode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlIk1MkEVlk

I came across Area 88 years ago when I just had this gut feeling of what I wanted. What I wanted was bounty hunters, assassin's or Mercenary stories that leaned more into the business than say Cowboy Bebop does....however I also weirdly wanted planes involved. So I searched and found Area 88 which was on my list for years and turns out...MERCENARY FIGHTER PILOTS! BINGO!

I finished that and went "well now I want a game about being a mercenary fighter pilot!"
Ace Combat Zero the Belkan war fit that very well....after I bought it from the charity shop I worked in going "Oooh ace combat" which is not normally Mercenary pilots.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzBO0XV6Jps

[FORDboy357]

What I wanted was bounty hunters, assassin's or Mercenary stories that leaned more into the business than say Cowboy Bebop does.

If you get the itch again...

http://themodernmage.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/jormungand-op-large-09.jpg

Jormungand.

About a mercenary company whose owner has global plans for the profits. VERY good dub as well since speaking in English makes sense contextually.

[Shuiia]

Wow....this is like the only page in any anime forum I can look at 90% of the things being talked about and I go "Finally! PEOPLE ARE WATCHING GOOD STUFF!"
Now if only more people would follow that trend...


I finished that and went "well now I want a game about being a mercenary fighter pilot!"
Ace Combat Zero the Belkan war fit that very well....after I bought it from the charity shop I worked in going "Oooh ace combat" which is not normally Mercenary pilots.


Well Ace Combat Zero isn't exactly about being a merc pilot. 4 fits that bill a bit more, but make sure you've played all other Ace Combat games as well brah. 3 you might want to import or otherwise emulate with a translator note with it. The western versions were greatly butchered in comparison to the JP version which had animated cutscenes by Production I.G., voiced briefings, in game voice acting, branching plotlines etc..

[Sir Fluffykins]

Wow....this is like the only page in any anime forum I can look at 90% of the things being talked about and I go "Finally! PEOPLE ARE WATCHING GOOD STUFF!"

Area 88 is awesome, Macross plus is awesome. Sealab is awesome, space adventure cobra is awesome.

The mother ****ing canyon run! in both versions.

I WARN YOU VERY ****ING LOUD!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpUTrIfDRY8

Not loud.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbhTQFKWE2M

Sad fact is none of you may be able to watch 801 TTS Airbats. Airplane porn with female pilots sitcom.....which after coming off Area 88 might not blend well.

I will confirm....there IS a hot springs episode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlIk1MkEVlk

I came across Area 88 years ago when I just had this gut feeling of what I wanted. What I wanted was bounty hunters, assassin's or Mercenary stories that leaned more into the business than say Cowboy Bebop does....however I also weirdly wanted planes involved. So I searched and found Area 88 which was on my list for years and turns out...MERCENARY FIGHTER PILOTS! BINGO!

I finished that and went "well now I want a game about being a mercenary fighter pilot!"
Ace Combat Zero the Belkan war fit that very well....after I bought it from the charity shop I worked in going "Oooh ace combat" which is not normally Mercenary pilots.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzBO0XV6Jps

Howcome when I search Area 88 I get a modern looking one


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsjmg_L_d24#t=10

[Shuiia]

Howcome when I search Area 88 I get a modern looking one


There was an anime adaptation in 2004

[FORDboy357]

There was an anime adaptation in 2004
That's the only one I found on TPB and even then, it only had 4 seeders.

Still looks very, very 80's though.

[Shuiia]

That's the only one I found on TPB and even then, it only had 4 seeders.


>2014
>only using TPB (http://torrentz.eu/search?q=Area+88)

Also helps if you keep your search specific.
If you're really really desperate. The OVAs are also on youtube.

[FORDboy357]

I downloaded the 2004 series. 12 episodes. Looks like it was made in the 80's though I'm guessing that was the idea. The characters are dressed like it's the 80's. The most modern aircraft on there is an F-14 and it's 40 years old now.

[Shuiia]

I downloaded the 2004 series. 12 episodes. Looks like it was made in the 80's though I'm guessing that was the idea. The characters are dressed like it's the 80's. The most modern aircraft on there is an F-14 and it's 40 years old now.

It is set during the 1980s.
The original manga had it's run during the early to mid 80s.
They are mercs so they can only afford left over jets.
Of course it'll look like it's from the 80s.

[the4ten]

Just wrapped up 1. Ao Haru Ride, 2. No Game No Life, 3. Hitsugi no Chaika (1st) and 4. Monogatari Second Season.

1. Enjoyed immensely.
2. Not awful.
3. Got bored but will continue on to season 2.
4. ****ing bravo. ****ing this: http://31.media.tumblr.com/8c29d9604134b1008f186b4ba094c098/tumblr_mss8tezNIp1qzk4cro1_1280.png Also, the Senjougahara OP is incredible. I'd watch the **** out of that show:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvIEztK_gwQ

[FORDboy357]

I'm talking about the animation style specifically. The characters look a lot like the pilots from voltron.

[Gleeman]

Went to watch My Little Monster since it showed up on Netflix, made it halfway through the first episode and realized I'd already watched it all the way through simulcast and had completely forgotten about it. Guess it must be a super generic anime, eh?

[Akyho]

Now if only more people would follow that trend...


Well Ace Combat Zero isn't exactly about being a merc pilot. 4 fits that bill a bit more, but make sure you've played all other Ace Combat games as well brah. 3 you might want to import or otherwise emulate with a translator note with it. The western versions were greatly butchered in comparison to the JP version which had animated cutscenes by Production I.G., voiced briefings, in game voice acting, branching plotlines etc..

I played and completed Ace combat 1 and 2, missed 3 4 and 5 before loving 6 and Zero. While feeling disgusted that Horizon is called a game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY9NO4GQJRk

However after hearing about AC 3 and such I am now even more intrigued.



If you get the itch again...


Jormungand.

About a mercenary company whose owner has global plans for the profits. VERY good dub as well since speaking in English makes sense contextually.

I heard good things about Jormundang......except I have never known ANYTHING about it until just now. Also...it was the same mercs time I watched Black lagoon.

[Shuiia]

I played and completed Ace combat 1 and 2, missed 3 4 and 5 before loving 6 and Zero. While feeling disgusted that Horizon is called a game.
However after hearing about AC 3 and such I am now even more intrigued.


3 was my first. Haven't played the other installments except 6, AH and Infinity sadly.
3 I picked up in some 2nd hand shop when I was a kid. Understood jack **** of it when I first played it. It was only a couple of years ago that I found out just exactly how much content was changed and scrapped in the western versions so it genuinely was and still is a mismanaged mess. Still haven't taken the time to dive into all the details and plot lines concerning 3.
Assault Horizon I give some credit for trying new things but my god that game was a train wreck. Can't believe I actually have a limited edition of it lying here.

[ThatsNotMyName_studio]

@the4ten:
Loved Monogatari.
There also is a 4 episode OVA that centers around Kanbaru Suruga
They released the episodes together as a movie Hanamonogatari

[thedarkmessenger]

Sad fact is none of you may be able to watch 801 TTS Airbats. Airplane porn with female pilots sitcom.....which after coming off Area 88 might not blend well.

I watched it.... Think I made a mini-review for it in this very thread, even.

Was pretty good overall. That's really saying something considering I was watching it hoping there would be dogfighting....and was NOT disappointed by the complete and total lack of dogfighting (which would've made perfect sense to me if I actually read the synopsis BEFORE starting the anime....)
Not what I wanted, but I still quite enjoyed it.

3 was my first. Haven't played the other installments except 6, AH and Infinity sadly.
3 I picked up in some 2nd hand shop when I was a kid. Understood jack **** of it when I first played it. It was only a couple of years ago that I found out just exactly how much content was changed and scrapped in the western versions so it genuinely was and still is a mismanaged mess. Still haven't taken the time to dive into all the details and plot lines concerning 3.
Assault Horizon I give some credit for trying new things but my god that game was a train wreck. Can't believe I actually have a limited edition of it lying here.
There's a team that's working on a fan-translation of the Japanese AC 3. Been awhile since I've checked they're progress, but they've been at it for years and still don't have anything playable....
Then again they're fans doing it for free in their spare time, so it's not like they have the resources to put out a translation in, like, 5 days or something.

And yeah, AH was pretty horrible. I liked that they tried something new, but that something new was horrendous and should have NEVER been tried. I also liked how they have DLC skins now. Wish they had more than just Idolm@ster, though....

[Shuiia]

There's a team that's working on a fan-translation of the Japanese AC 3. Been awhile since I've checked they're progress, but they've been at it for years and still don't have anything playable....
Then again they're fans doing it for free in their spare time, so it's not like they have the resources to put out a translation in, like, 5 days or something.
I'm aware of the project. Haven't looked into it yet. Presume they are translations for the emulation.


I also liked how they have DLC skins now. Wish they had more than just Idolm@ster, though....
They've had that since 6. There are more things than Idolm@ster skins.
But honestly don't you want to uguu~ your way through the skies with your favourite idol™?
http://i.imgur.com/YeiRwBn.jpg
On a plus side the skins in Infinity are drops.

[FORDboy357]

I heard good things about Jormundang......except I have never known ANYTHING about it until just now. Also...it was the same mercs time I watched Black lagoon.

It has a much more realistic and contemporary setting and story than Black Lagoon (though BL is one of my favorite anime).

I need to watch Jormungand again...

[thedarkmessenger]

I'm aware of the project. Haven't looked into it yet. Presume they are translations for the emulation.
I believe so. It'd be hard to do it through any other means, really.

They've had that since 6. There are more things than Idolm@ster skins.
True, I forgot about the DLC skins in 6. Mostly because I haven't played 6 in a long while and don't even have a 360 to play it on anymore....
I've also never looked at DLC for ANY of my 360 games. Not really a DLC person in general, and any games I would want DLC for are on the PS3 so....

But honestly don't you want to uguu~ your way through the skies with your favourite idol™?
http://i.imgur.com/YeiRwBn.jpg
If I watched the anime and actually had a favorite idol, then maybe. Still would prefer something more.....I dunno. I guess I just want more variety than generic moeness.

On a plus side the skins in Infinity are drops.
Oh yeah....the free-to-play....
still not really a huge fan of the way the pay scheme is set up. Maybe I'll give it another chance later when I get impatient waiting for them to announce 7 (if they even do 7 at all....)

[Backmask]

But honestly don't you want to uguu~ your way through the skies with your favourite idol™?
http://i.imgur.com/YeiRwBn.jpg
But nobody likes Chihaya. ****ing nobody.

[Arock]

Lets see I've got a bit of a list I've been working on at a slower pace than I'd like, but that"s what 11 hour work days do to you.

Recently Finished:
The IDOLM@STER MOVIE - To the Other Side of the Light (Really enjoyed watching this, had great pacing and the story slowed well, and was not ready for the amazing cinematography and choreography in the final concert scene)
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Ghost in the Shell - Innocence
Ga-rei Zero (Also read the Manga)
Kara no Kyoukai (Rewatch)
Nagi no Asukara (One of the worst things I've watched recently, not really sure why i finished it, most of the time i was just making fun of it)

Currently Watching:
Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex (Got bored and decided to actually watch all of Ghost in the Shell after seeing bits and pieces of it over the years)
TERRA FORMERS (Was about to drop it because of the censorship but they are releasing uncensored versions so i think I'll pick it back up)
Sailor Moon Crystal (Figured i might as well)
Akatsuki no Yona
Parasyte - The maxim
Hitsugi no Chaika Avenging Battle (Didn't care too much for the first season but i said **** it and stared season 2)
Amagi Brilliant Park (Don't really know why i like this one as much as i do, but i do)
Sora no Method (Meh)
Girlfriend (Beta) (I think this has lesbians, not sure yet, and im impressed that they made the exchange student actually speak ****ty Japanese)
Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru (Kinda "dark and edgy" magical girl thing like Madoki)
Shirobako (Nice insight into how anime is made)
Gundam Build Fighters Try (Loved the first Build Fighters, hoping they live up to that with this season)
Cross Ange - Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo (God this is horrible)
Grisaia no Kajitsu
Ore, Twintail ni Narimasu (One of the worst shows ever made, ever)
Fate/Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works

Future Plans:
Hellsing Ultimate (Actually have all of it dubbed now so i think i might actually finish it)
Psycho-Pass (Looks halfway interesting)
Ghost in the Shell S.A.C. 2nd Gig
Ghost in the Shell Arise

[SilentChaz]

http://i.imgur.com/Pt9m6s9.jpg

As harmless fluff goes- Encouragement of Climb actually manages to be quite enjoyable. Pretty to look at too, even in SD.

[EvilestDeath]

The Devil is a Part Timer
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e10Mnjk3I-w/UZCM5FwgBMI/AAAAAAAAAOE/AAn4pvu_t9s/s1600/The+Devil+is+a+Part+Timer.jpg
Has a good feel to it.

[FORDboy357]

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--0B6JUS-H--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/xvhioyazf6yijot8dpff.gif

This looks interesting.

I haven't seen a mech anime since Endless Waltz...

[Backmask]

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--0B6JUS-H--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/xvhioyazf6yijot8dpff.gif

This looks interesting.

I haven't seen a mech anime since Endless Waltz...

It really isn't. It tries to avoid the predominant cliche in the genre of "untrained kid in super prototype beats trained soldiers," but the execution is so flawed that I would much rather have the untrained kid. In a sense, every military is as impotent as could be, with the allied military being comparable to faceless mooks in Dynasty Warriors' easiest difficulty setting. The full extent of their military prowess is to stand in place, usually in a straight line of sorts kinda-sorta pointing their weapons at the enemy. When it comes time for the enemy to attack, the allied military just stands gawking at the attack only to become the next casualty. Then comes the main characters who solve the problem by utilizing either a strategy that any soldier worth their salt would have thought of (the entirety of the Hellas fight) or some contrived tactic that frankly shouldn't work in the first place (lolsteam explosions can destroy giant robots, bullets changing direction due to extreme heat and so on). It is a textbook example of how not to illustrate "brains over brawn" in that it utilizes a false sense of "brains" when in reality the situation would have been a none-issue if the military was backed by decent writing. Worst yet, the show plays itself as seriously as possible, which is insulting to the viewer when you have the antagonistic faction being comprised of glorified chuu2 roleplayers, a laughably ****ty military, and protagonists with the depth of a kiddie pool.
Also, it has Sawano Hiroyuki's worst OST yet.

[FORDboy357]

Guess I'm taking this off the list then

[Distict5-9]

Finally finished Legend of the Galactic Heroes, a series about manly men and women (but, really, mostly men...) discussing politics, making witty social commentaries and, occasionally, duking it out in the deepest reaches of space.

http://i.minus.com/iGfCGNW2qrjsO.jpg

To be frank, this series has its fair share of glaring faults; first of all, it's so. F***ing. Long. The first fifth of a series shouldn't be this damn slow, especially if that fifth is 20 bloody episodes long! Second, the stupid, whole "Terraism Church" matter felt so out of place with the show's general feel, not to mention that it was handled pretty sloppily and definitely overstayed its welcome throughout the series. Honestly, Rubinsky or, hell, even Trunihlt would have sufficed as the "men pulling the strings" wihout having to resort to the cheap "religious sect of fanatics"... Lastly, final two episodes felt so depressingly weak compared to the rest of this mastodontic series, and hardly make for a satisfying ending (with the notable exception of the very last scene).

Other than that, though, it really is worth a watch. Whenever the space battles aren't just "Cut to one of the fleets shooting. Cut to members of the other fleet exploding while they shoot back. Yang/Reinhard take a sip of tea", the animation can be really gorgeous at times, despite its age. The sheer diversity in the cast is something that is actually extremely impressive, especially when you compare it to other series nowadays (Openings that are 100% in Engrish? Not a single needless Japanese guy whose sole purpose is to boost up that good ol' Nippon nationalism? Black people that are not merely walking vessels for cheap American stereotypes (on second thoughts, I'm not too sure exactly what's going on with Mashengo, so I'll just leave it at that...)? What kind of strange universe have I stumbled in?!) And, at the end of the day, you really have to give this series credit for the length it goes to give such a large sense of scale, enhancing the whole "historical" aspect, to the whole series.

Still, the true beauty of the series really starts to shine when it walks into "Classical Tragedy" territory; the entire series is, to be fair, extremely predictable. It's full of all the cliches; secondary characters suddenly saying goodbye to their loved ones before a dangerous mission, "two days to retirement" statements, "Don't worry, I won't die..." promises and what have you. And it just works so damn well. It's not a series about being surprised by sudden twists in plot, but about that cold dread and sense of inevitability (as both Yang and the narrator keep pointing out, "History goes on") you feel as events that you know are going to happen, whether you like it or not, unfold before you.

All in all, a great watch, though I wouldn't recommend it to most people simply due to its occasionally slow pace and sheer size...

[Backmask]

the animation can be really gorgeous at times, despite its age
How about you include a Trigger Warning next time you decided to spout such insensitive discriminatory comments on vintage animation, cisgendered white male scum.

[Distict5-9]

How about you include a Trigger Warning next time you decided to spout such insensitive discriminatory comments on vintage animation, cisgendered white male scum.

Oh, go back to your Tetsujin 28*, you close-minded nostalgic...

(*Which can, by all means, be pretty awesome at times...)

http://cdn.filmschoolrejects.com/images/gigantor-header.jpg

[Backmask]

Oh, go back to your Tetsujin 28*, you close-minded nostalgic...

(*Which can, by all means, be pretty awesome at times...)

http://cdn.filmschoolrejects.com/images/gigantor-header.jpg

Implying
http://sakuga.yshi.org/post/show/8347/animated-effects-mecha-smears-smoke-tetsujin_28-go

It's almost as if you can't accept the glorious amounts of sakuga that came from the classic gems such as He-Man.
http://a.pomf.se/oqrhvc.webm

[Distict5-9]

Implying
http://sakuga.yshi.org/post/show/8347/animated-effects-mecha-smears-smoke-tetsujin_28-go

Tsk tsk. Not the vintage one, so it doesn't count...


It's almost as if you can't accept the glorious amounts of sakuga that came from the classic gems such as He-Man.
http://a.pomf.se/oqrhvc.webm

While I normally would agree with you on that one, He-Man just didn't appear enough on Italian TV to make the sight of two (exceptionally animated) one-speedo-away-from-being-naked men wrestling any less distractingly homoerotic.

[Akyho]

To be frank, this series has its fair share of glaring faults; first of all, it's so. F***ing. Long. The first fifth of a series shouldn't be this damn slow, especially if that fifth is 20 bloody episodes long! Second, the stupid, whole "Terraism Church" matter felt so out of place with the show's general feel, not to mention that it was handled pretty sloppily and definitely overstayed its welcome throughout the series. Honestly, Rubinsky or, hell, even Trunihlt would have sufficed as the "men pulling the strings" wihout having to resort to the cheap "religious sect of fanatics"... Lastly, final two episodes felt so depressingly weak compared to the rest of this mastodontic series, and hardly make for a satisfying ending (with the notable exception of the very last scene).



I took all that as how sloppy and out of place such things are in REAL life. The amount of times you find religion to be the basis of a heavy political war in history is astonishing. Sure alot of the ending with such and others was badly and quicklys swept under the carpet but you gotta end eventually. However yours points on that and other parts are not untrue.


I was watching Bakemonogatari....man despite the amount of times that anime has some great looking shots I have found soooooo many animation flaws. Shadows coming and going, details changing, the weirdest one was a 2D fence not disapear when a car drove in front of it....instead becoming a new decal across the car as it drove past. These Korean animators are ****ing slacking!

LOGH I do not recall any faults in animation.

Besides we can all spend an hour taking in this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a26JG33Lx-w

[the4ten]

Not to butt in on these mecha boners, but I just finished the Nodame Cantabile series and loved the **** out of it. Great characters. Engaging story. Spectacular music. Nodame might be my favorite leading lady.

[FORDboy357]

I still need to finish Area 88 and start Bleach since my friend won't get off my ass about not seeing it.

All anime is taking a back seat until after Tougefest though.

[ThatsNotMyName_studio]

I'm enjoying the second season of Yowamushi Pedal.
I like how each of the characters gets their turn to be
the main for a few episodes. You get to see the same
story from many different angles.

[Arock]

Ended up marathoning all the way through Ghost in the Shell 2nd gig the other day, and in doing so i was a bit surprised with how noticeable it was to tell the differences between AD's for some episodes, i mean ive noticed small differences before, but nothing that really stood out like this.

Example:
ep. 20
http://i.imgur.com/sVtOYqw.jpg

ep. 21
http://i.imgur.com/DllrZEa.jpg

[Backmask]

Uh-oh, somebody brought up 2nd Gig. Get ready for Akyho's five paragraph essay response.

[ThatsNotMyName_studio]

well, that's episode 20 and 21..... so he aged a little =)

[Akyho]

Uh-oh, somebody brought up 2nd Gig. Get ready for Akyho's five paragraph essay response.

Have I seriously been around this long for people know what gets my hackles up? ....I was gonna post a 2nd gig video but.....its uber spoilery to the end soooo....

When you see this scene in any anime JUST GET OUT! STOP WATCHING! IT HAS MAMORU OSHII'S FILTH ALL OVER IT!
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GBerG7M6-po/UB_6ZKC3JQI/AAAAAAAAAA0/nD_25kp0eEA/s1600/Basset_Hound_Stella_IMG_0031.jpg

[ThatsNotMyName_studio]

by the way, Watamote OVA (AKA Episode 13) is out.

It's a little different from the other episodes.
It also implies a season 2.

[Distict5-9]

It also implies a season 2.

Don't know how well this sits with me... Personally, I enjoyed the anime more than the manga (very faithful adaptation, plus the higher budget allows to expand on some gags). However, after the part that was adapted into a series, the manga sort of takes a nosedive and starts to wander dangerously into a more straight gag comedy, as opposed to the more relatable and, therefore, cringeworthy first part that made the series so interesting to begin with...

[the4ten]

Don't mind me, just waiting for this


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2_6DNW74_M&feature=youtu.be

[regnier]

Don't mind me, just waiting for this


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2_6DNW74_M&feature=youtu.be

really? that nice to know someone gonna make something about her. the queen of head tilt
http://i.imgur.com/GlKTjMv.gif

btw does anybody know if kizumonogatari have been out yet? i try to search for it but i get nothing

[Gleeman]

I was looking forward to the last few Hellsing Ultimate OVAs, apparently the animation quality went to **** though.

[the4ten]

btw does anybody know if kizumonogatari have been out yet?

Hasn't been released yet, to my knowledge.

[Akyho]

Yous are not the only ones waiting for it.
http://youtu.be/7wkqlstn1Mk?t=2m12s Keep going after that for more desperation in search for Monogatari.

[Distict5-9]

Finished Diebuster (Damn, shows really seem to go by quickly after you finish a 110 episode-long series...), a series featuring a Banchou-bot, kids wearing headphone-shaped stickers on their foreheads and even MORE astronomical objects being used as weapons than the first series!!

http://i48.fastpic.ru/big/2013/0501/ec/553c1d76cd5dac281d73fd7a2ab91cec.jpg

F**k yeah!

Well, you guys definitely weren't kidding about the whole "It is pretty much completely different from Gunbuster"... While both series share a really messed up sense of pacing (case in question for Diebuster, the transition between episode 4 and episode 5...), the difference between the two is huge, to say the least (I mean, come on Gainax! Gunbuster was pretty much one the founding fathers of the boobie-bounce! What's with all the static tits 'n nips now?!).

Still, I gotta say I really enjoyed the differences/correlations between the two; the robots being of the "Giant, over-the-top" category as opposed to Gunbuster's "Realistic" approach was a very nice touch. Also, in typical Gunbuster fashion, the final episode was beyond kick-ass (that's more than what even Legend of the Galactic Heroes can have luxury saying...), which I always find to be a refreshing thing; too many series wimp out when it comes to the final episode, especially nowadays...

So, how does it measure up against its predecessor?

From an overall point of view, Diebuster is without doubt the best of the two; while many of the characters aren't all that deep or interesting and quite a few episodes are rather slow and unimportant, none of them are really as obnoxiously bad like on some occasions in Gunbuster. Also, this having the same director of FLCL, the whole "Childhood to Adulthood" theme, while not even half as decently explored as in FLCL, adds a bit more genuine depth to the series.

On the other hand, when Gunbuster shines, it shines hard. Don't get me wrong; as a whole, it's pretty damn bad. Still, I'm going to go as far as to say that, as of now, episodes 4 and 6 of Gunbuster are still way up there with some of the best episodes of a mecha series I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. Not even Diebuster can top that...

Whelp, time to move on to another series. I'm starting to get a bit tired of mecha/space operas for the time being, so I guess a change of setting might be nice (looks like I'll be putting off Cowboy Bebop for another month or so, then...)

I'm guessing either Eden of the East or f**k-motherin' Nanoha A's...

[PrinnyCat]

Really not sure why I keep watching Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji. It's like watching an abusive relationship slowly take hold. And yet I still watch in the hopes that she will kick him in the balls and find someone better...
https://secure.static.tumblr.com/ac3bba46164d627fa20be19cd93cf4a9/gyetpxf/Zlwnej3r0/tumblr_static_dlcz25666800s04ok4ogo8c48_1280_v2.gi f

[Sir Fluffykins]

Log Horizon 2 and Sword Art Online 2

Latest episodes were strange, enjoyed both but Log Horizon did that weird thing were characters learn something about the world, while having a moment and then forget it except for a "feeling". Also the scientist guy saying that the male players, who were playing girls when they came to the world, are becoming more feminine "naturally" and that flavour text is causing issues and the whole world is expanding. That is all very interesting stuff but then you have the scene at the end throwing another curve-ball and you're left wondering where the show is actually going (which is good if it pays off in the end, but how many anime have managed to do that?).

We're up to episode 18 of SAO2 and the start of a new arc. Lots of info dumping, a rather touching moment and a strange ominous feeling across the episode. The art failed in places but overall, one of the better episodes. One thing I like about SAO2 is giving the idea that the characters are doing stuff we don't see. One thing I don't like is when they spend most of an episode talking about a new plot relevant character we've never seen before, making it obvious the character is important, "Oh, have you heard about that character you've never heard of?" "the character I've never heard of?", "oh yes, the character you've never heard of, but whom these 3 characters and I have already met", "Are you guys talking about that character she's never heard of? I've already fought them", "What a coincidence, I too have fought the character she's never heard of! Lets all talk about the character she's never heard of!"

[the4ten]

I'm caught up on Akame ga Kill, which I don't particularly like, but I appreciate. It's unapologetic action schlock, but I respect how the writers are humanizing both sides. I often find myself pulling for individuals on both night raid and jaegers . Early on it felt like the capital was just going to be painted as "the most evil governing body in history... no, seriously you guise" but as the episodes have developed, it might not be so black and white. I'm not looking for a recreation of the wheel, brilliant series here. But it seems to know what it's doing and at least delivers that.

[Backmask]

I'm caught up on Akame ga Kill, which I don't particularly like, but I appreciate. It's unapologetic action schlock, but I respect how the writers are humanizing both sides. I often find myself pulling for individuals on both night raid and jaegers . Early on it felt like the capital was just going to be painted as "the most evil governing body in history... no, seriously you guise" but as the episodes have developed, it might not be so black and white. I'm not looking for a recreation of the wheel, brilliant series here. But it seems to know what it's doing and at least delivers that.

The "ebul gobermint" is played pretty damn rough in Akame ga Kill. The bright side of the government has, what, Wave, Budou, Ran, and Bors. The dark side of the government has the Prime Minister, Esdese, Kurome, Seryu, Stylish, that evil scientist guy from Zero, Champ, Cosmina, Dorothea, Enshin, Izou, Shura, Bolic, Gebaze, Aria and her family, and Bach. Just compare those characters.
You have Wave and Budou that are focused on JUSTICE, Ran who was former school teacher, and Bors who was trying to be a good father. On the other hand, you have...
Champ who raped and murdered countless innocent children, including the Ran's students and Bors's daughter on top of Bors's grave
Shura who went on a rape and murder spree across the entire city, which even involved a tag-teaming Bors's wife with Enshin and subsequently killing her on his grave.
Cosmina who also went of murdering and raping people indiscriminately.
Bach who lied to three little girls and turned them into sex slaves.
Stylish that would trade torturous poisons for male prisoners
Esdese who allows her men to rape and pillage entire villages.
Bolic who would freely manipulate religious followers into sex.
Need I go on? When it comes to the sides involved, the Revolutionary Army has been consistently shown to be infallible, yet the "good" aspects of the Empire have been sparse and given hardly any screentime. Meanwhile, entire pages and chapters dedicated to how evil the Empire is.
The story is and will likely continue to be completely and grossly black and white.

[the4ten]

Fair. The case by case does look slanted when typed out like that, but to me the little moments in the jaeger bonding episodes were enough to cloud my rooting interest. At the end of the day, regardless of the side they're on, they're all murderers and assassins. The fact that at least a little time was taken to shed light on who these players are and why they believe what they are doing is right makes some of the match-ups, at least in my book, toss-ups in who I want to win. Bols, Wave, Saryu, Esdeth & Kurome especially. You seem to know a lot more about the story than I do, Backmask, so maybe I'm just not looking far enough in. I just hit play and drink beers.

[Dirk_Pitt]

Just watched Sword Art Online season I & II this past weekend.

Got to say, pretty damn good, though season II isn't as good as season I. Mostly 'cause the stakes aren't as high, I'd say.

[Kaiju]

Just watched Sword Art Online season I & II this past weekend.

Got to say, pretty damn good, though season II isn't as good as season I. Mostly 'cause the stakes aren't as high, I'd say.

>pretty damn good
Oh boy here we go... *awaits the inevitable beatdown*

[Backmask]

D.Y.N. Memo translations if anybody even cares.
http://pastebin.com/nWp0YKCh
Funny ****, really.

[Sir Fluffykins]

Just watched Sword Art Online season I & II this past weekend.

Got to say, pretty damn good, though season II isn't as good as season I. Mostly 'cause the stakes aren't as high, I'd say.

Season II is still airing. If you're talking about the Alfheim online part, that's still season 1

[FORDboy357]

Just watched Sword Art Online season I & II this past weekend.

Got to say, pretty damn good, though season II isn't as good as season I. Mostly 'cause the stakes aren't as high, I'd say.
2 arcs per season.

Arc 1 is great, arc 2 sucks mad dick. SAOII arc 1 is the best so far.

[the4ten]

Regarding SAO II ep. 18: Sucks mad dick?! But FORD, they just bought the same house together and are living along with their friends and ::barf::

Sorry, couldn't get through my sarcasm without puking on the floor.

[FORDboy357]

Haven't watched it.

[Sir Fluffykins]

Regarding SAO II ep. 18: Sucks mad dick?! But FORD, they just bought the same house together and are living along with their friends and ::barf::

Sorry, couldn't get through my sarcasm without puking on the floor.

I actually found SAOII episode 18 to have a strange ominous feeling to it. Like another sex fiend was about to appear at any second. Which is odd as the whole thing was a weird flashback to them buying the SAO house, then flash forward to the present where they do homework in it, to the weird scene where Asuna is getting married off to rich rapists (didn't the father learn from the last time this was a ****ty idea?) then finally the whole "this guy is an important character" exposition.

[Dirk_Pitt]

>pretty damn good
Oh boy here we go... *awaits the inevitable beatdown*

Why?


Season II is still airing. If you're talking about the Alfheim online part, that's still season 1


2 arcs per season.

Arc 1 is great, arc 2 sucks mad dick. SAOII arc 1 is the best so far.

Nope. I meant what I said. Everything after Season I Arc I was good, but there was less at stake. They got close with Season II Arc I, though. I see the second arc in SAO seasons as a means of winding down the season and tidying up loose ends and preparing for the next season, which is not a bad idea.


Regarding SAO II ep. 18: Sucks mad dick?! But FORD, they just bought the same house together and are living along with their friends and ::barf::

Sorry, couldn't get through my sarcasm without puking on the floor.


I actually found SAOII episode 18 to have a strange ominous feeling to it. Like another sex fiend was about to appear at any second. Which is odd as the whole thing was a weird flashback to them buying the SAO house, then flash forward to the present where they do homework in it, to the weird scene where Asuna is getting married off to rich rapists (didn't the father learn from the last time this was a ****ty idea?) then finally the whole "this guy is an important character" exposition.

Overall I see episode 18 as filler until the next episode. We'll just have to see in episode 19.

[thedarkmessenger]

Why?

You should log onto the site more often.......:D

[the4ten]

I actually found SAOII episode 18 to have a strange ominous feeling to it.

I agree, actually. Was being facetious before. Saw the attempts at setup, just hope that they don't flop on the payoff. Guess we'll see.

[Dirk_Pitt]

You should log onto the site more often.......:D

I probably will since I was banned from the Alternate History Forum(those guys are really ban-happy) and that was where I got the majority of my anime news.

But SAO is not a bad anime. Not even close. Story is solid, characters and their development are decent, animation is fantastic.

[thedarkmessenger]

I probably will since I was banned from the Alternate History Forum(those guys are really ban-happy) and that was where I got the majority of my anime news.

But SAO is not a bad anime. Not even close. Story is solid, characters and their development are decent, animation is fantastic.

*grabs popcorn*

[Gleeman]

I probably will since I was banned from the Alternate History Forum(those guys are really ban-happy) and that was where I got the majority of my anime news.

But SAO is not a bad anime. Not even close. Story is solid, characters and their development are decent, animation is fantastic.

Hating on SAO, or any other uber popular anime, is a profession for some around here.

(Not that the hate is always undeserved though)

[FORDboy357]

But SAO is not a bad anime. Not even close. Story is solid, characters and their development are decent, animation is fantastic.

Not bad just grossly inconsistent. I totally adored season 1 arc 1 and then arc 2 fell flat on its face and completely undid the strong character that was asuna turning her into a typical damsel in distress. Season 2 arc 1 was back on point with lives at stake, a more focused cast, and strong character development in sinon. Arc 2 is just plain boring.

[Gleeman]

Haven't gotten around to season two yet.

[Dirk_Pitt]

Not bad just grossly inconsistent. I totally adored season 1 arc 1 and then arc 2 fell flat on its face and completely undid the strong character that was asuna turning her into a typical damsel in distress. Season 2 arc 1 was back on point with lives at stake, a more focused cast, and strong character development in sinon. Arc 2 is just plain boring.

Mind Season II Arc II isn't finished, but I understand your point. It's a matter of taste and tolerance. I can tolerate it because I can very easily shut my eyes to tropes and clichés and because I can see it as merely a part of the whole.

Certainly Season 1 Arc 2 was a low point but for me it wasn't intolerably so. It's a matter of opinion.

I accept your differing opinion as perfectly valid, good sir!

[FORDboy357]

I accept your differing opinion as perfectly valid, good sir!

That's...that's not how it's supposed to happen here...

[Dirk_Pitt]

That's...that's not how it's supposed to happen here...

I reject your reality and create my own!

[thedarkmessenger]

I reject your reality and create my own!

This is more how things are supposed to happen here....

[the4ten]

Any opinions on ARGEVOLLEN? Hearing it's ass, but considering giving it a look anyway. Worth it? Will it make me angry? Thanks.

[Dirk_Pitt]

This is more how things are supposed to happen here....

Bu- but... I like having an air of respectability!


Even if it's not entirely accurate. It gives me a feeling of smug satisfaction!

[Gleeman]

Finally got around to watching A Letter to Momo. My reaction:

http://th05.deviantart.net/fs71/200H/i/2014/118/8/9/crying_rainbow_meme_by_yuukanda0705-d7gc42a.jpg

[FORDboy357]

Just started Bleach.

I'm about a decade late

[Haar]

^I'd recommend stopping while you still can. The only remotely interesting part is the first arc, and even that's just a lazier version of Yuyu Hakusho.

[FORDboy357]

I've got to give it a shot because I promised a friend I would.

Kinda getting the itch to rewatch Tenchi Muyo.

[Gleeman]

^I'd recommend stopping while you still can. The only remotely interesting part is the first arc, and even that's just a lazier version of Yuyu Hakusho.

http://www.troll.me/images/ancient-aliens-guy/this-guy-here-knows-what-hes-talking-about-thumb.jpg

[hosokawa37]

from this current season of anime:

Log Horizon s2
Amagi Brilliant Park
7 Deadly Sins
Daitoshokan no Hitsujikai
Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji
Orenshi no Furo
Ushinawareta Mirai wo Motomete
Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu
Hi☆sCoool! SeHa Girls

anime I need to watch/finish on DVD:
School Rumble season 2
World of Narue
Black Lagoon
B Gata H Kei
xxxHolic
Soul Eater

anime I'm trying to finish from this year:
Akame ga Kill (ik it's still airing, but just started it this season)
Glasslip
Jinsei (waiting for subs for ep 13)
Kanojo ga Flag wo Oraretara
No Game No Life
Rokujouma no Shinryakusha!?
Seikoku no Dragonar
Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance
Tokyo ESP

yea, a huge list, but I'm chomping at it slowly, but surely

[Sir Fluffykins]

^I'd recommend stopping while you still can. The only remotely interesting part is the first arc, and even that's just a lazier version of Yuyu Hakusho.

In the manga you've got the Big Bad attacking the "Kings Palace" in this "Final Battle" that's already been going for something like 2 years. Jesus, the latest chapter is a fight between all the "strongest-fighters" who just happen to all be fairly new characters, Ichigo hasn't done jack-sh*t this whole time. Inoue has done more, because she shielded Ichigo once this arc.

Also, Bad Guy kills all his fighters to resurrect his fighters as stronger Angels and Big Bad apparently also gets stronger with each Quincy that dies so...why would any of these guys want to be Quincies?.
They've got angel wings and everything. What's the story?
Why should I care this neo-Nazi, angel themed, ethenically diverse group is murdering soul society?
Where did they even come from?
If SS beat this guy to death 1000 years ago, how is he far stronger than them now?
How'd this dead guy even build up an army able to take out the after life?
Why do souls have organic bodies with viral spots, blood and organs?
Why doesn't Ichigo have to go into spirit form anymore? When did he stop doing that?
Hell, why was he the only one of his group who had to do that in the first place!?
If an imbalance of "souls" will cause the destruction of all reality, so ugly Shinigami dude had to murder a few thousand souls to save the balance...where do all the souls go?

If we're dealing with a group of human-Nazi-angels using God-tier powers to destroy the afterlife, how is Ichigo, his huge-boobed girlfriend and his Mexican-Japanese friend (plus a returning fourth guy who was useless the first time) who punches stuff going to stop them?

If their glasses friend went up with Big Bad when he went to the Soul Palace why hasn't he been seen since going up.

[Haar]

You have time to read and analyze Bleach, but not Shamo? For shame, Fluffy.

http://i.imgur.com/0apFIrE.jpg


Speaking of which, I recommend Shamo to any of you with even a passing interest in martial arts series. It's that good.

[FORDboy357]

Starting Devil is a Part Timer dub. Enjoying it.

[Dirk_Pitt]

In SAO you can tell a character is a bad guy if he gets all rapey. Kayaba didn't, so he wasn't one. Eccentric loon, but not a bad guy.

[Kaiju]

In SAO you can tell a character is a bad guy if he gets all rapey. Kayaba didn't, so he wasn't one. Eccentric loon, but not a bad guy.

Yeah, SAO has **** for villains. Hardly believable. It just uses rape for schlock or villains who are so cardboard cut-out they are hardly believable and downright laughable. The women are all just pitiful damsels in distress needing to be saved by Kirito from these sick ****s.
One of many, many reasons SAO is one of my most detested anime I've seen.

[Backmask]

I had no idea that Keiichi Sato was directing a show this season. I suppose I'll just have to push everything else in my backlog back for this.

[FORDboy357]

Asuna's mom is a stone cold fox.

I hate that I'm turning into an SAO hater, but it's nice to see an episode worth watching again.

[Sir Fluffykins]

Asuna's mom is a stone cold fox.

I hate that I'm turning into an SAO hater, but it's nice to see an episode worth watching again.

I think I like the mother-daughter scene because it has a bit more depth. There's more going on then what's being said. Asuna is something like 30 minutes late for Dinner, but the mother still waits for her and doesn't start until she's there, also there's nothing really wrong with what she says, only getting flustered when Asuna mentions Shugou. It's like the mother is doing what's she thinks is best so Asuna is well off, ignoring that Asuna still has dreams for the future. Also she investigated Kirito (or whatever his real name is) and doesn't approve, so I like her XD

[FORDboy357]

I thought it was kind of weird since this is supposed to take place in the 2020's and she was being very old fashioned.

That being said, Japan is still very traditional and family name is everything in terms of success, but you'd think things would progress a little bit.

[FORDboy357]

And Steve Blum was in the latest episode of Korra so that was nice to hear.

He's also a regular in Star Wars Rebels.

I know he's never hurt for voice work but it's nice to hear him in more mainstream stuff.

[Sir Fluffykins]

I thought it was kind of weird since this is supposed to take place in the 2020's and she was being very old fashioned.

That being said, Japan is still very traditional and family name is everything in terms of success, but you'd think things would progress a little bit.

And according to Accel World it stays like that for 26 more years at least

http://i.imgur.com/XK1dS.png
http://i.imgur.com/1iyS0.png

[FORDboy357]

SAO is already being referenced in other anime?

It got referenced in last week's South Park but that's understandable since it is written and animated in 6 days.

[Sir Fluffykins]

SAO and AW are in the same world and same timeline. Fans keep wanting to find a connection, considering they're only 20 something years apart. Also people keep saying Kirito is dead, but I can't find any info on that so...

[Backmask]

SAO and AW are in the same world and same timeline. Fans keep wanting to find a connection, considering they're only 20 something years apart. Also people keep saying Kirito is dead, but I can't find any info on that so...

It would have been easier to say they have the same writer. Even then, though, the writer has been denying the two existing in the same universe (which is retarded at this point, as they are clearly connected).

[FORDboy357]

Well ****. Devil is a Part Timer ended abruptly.

[Sir Fluffykins]

Well ****. Devil is a Part Timer ended abruptly.

With no second season in sight, with the company going on to the Steins Gate movie, Super Sonico and right now, Akame ga Kill.

[FORDboy357]

Still waiting on a second season of Highschool of the Dead, too. Doubt it's ever coming.

Think I'll check out Kill La Kill next. Any other suggestions?

[Distict5-9]

Think I'll check out Kill La Kill next. Any other suggestions?

I'd recommend checking out a high-quality animation series to make up for Kill la Kill's extremely low-budget style. Redline, Porco Rosso or one of the Satoshi Kon movies are some of the few that come to mind at the moment.

Otherwise, if you really enjoy Kill la Kill and find yourself wanting more, give its old-school equivalent Project A-ko a try...

[FORDboy357]

I adored redline.

[Haar]

Any other suggestions?

http://i.imgur.com/rE63OVz.jpg


Or if you want to watch a much better 100+ episode shonen anime than Bleach, I'd suggest Hunter x Hunter.

[Sir Fluffykins]

What about Summer Wars? It's like the Digimon movie, only it's actually good and the closest thing to an anime "Disney" movie

[FORDboy357]

Oh my god. There's an anime starship troopers?

[Sir Fluffykins]

Oh my god. There's an anime starship troopers?

I only managed to find the first ova and after five minutes of piss-poor animation while we focus on 1 robot that gets hit by alien goo, killing the pilot and freezing the robot in place firing aimlessly, I gave up, lol

[Haar]

Oh my god. There's an anime starship troopers?

Yes. Like the movie, though, it's not 100% accurate to the book. The main character is still a Caucasian Argentine.

http://i.imgur.com/N41hKRx.jpg

And the bugs look a little.... weird.

http://i.imgur.com/6ZLCwY2.jpg


But nitpicking aside, I thought it was enjoyable.

[FORDboy357]

I'd love to see Gundam. Haven't watched any Mobile Suit since Endless Waltz. On VHS even.

[the4ten]

I'd suggest Hunter x Hunter.

Second'd

[FORDboy357]

That's the one I'll watch then

[the4ten]

You're in for a ride, sir. It's very well done. Let me know what you think.

[FORDboy357]

And it's on Netflix. Excellent

[Gleeman]

I'd recommend checking out a high-quality animation series to make up for Kill la Kill's extremely low-budget style. Redline, Porco Rosso or one of the Satoshi Kon movies are some of the few that come to mind at the moment.

Otherwise, if you really enjoy Kill la Kill and find yourself wanting more, give its old-school equivalent Project A-ko a try...

Theatrical release movies have better animation quality than a TV series?
http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120217000805/smuff/images/7/7a/You_don't_say_Pinkie_Pie.png

But seriously I second Project Ako, that film is bananas.

[Backmask]

Theatrical release movies have better animation quality than a TV series?

Come now, Kill la Kill was fairly low quality for even a TV run.

[Gleeman]

Come now, Kill la Kill was fairly low quality for even a TV run.

True but that was a bit of an unfair comparison you have to admit. Few films should be mentioned in the same sentence as Redline or a Ghibli movie, much less a TV series.

[Backmask]

True but that was a bit of an unfair comparison you have to admit. Few films should be mentioned in the same sentence as Redline or a Ghibli movie, much less a TV series.

True, true.

[Sir Fluffykins]

But seriously I second Project Ako, that film is bananas.

Saw it on Youtube, Superman and Wonder Woman are the girls parents, that's the last thing I expected

[Gleeman]

Saw it on Youtube, Superman and Wonder Woman are the girls parents, that's the last thing I expected

And in the original version the enemy girl essentially masturbates to the tiny girl. (Can't remember which is Bko and Cko) pretty sure that was edited out of the US TV version I saw on CN once.

[thedarkmessenger]

And in the original version the enemy girl essentially masturbates to the tiny girl. (Can't remember which is Bko and Cko) pretty sure that was edited out of the US TV version I saw on CN once.

sounds like something CN would want to censor, yes xD

[Backmask]

Ah, so this is the Citizen Kane of manga.
http://i.imgur.com/mAZdjzl.jpg (http://bato.to/comic/_/comics/the-penisman-r13436)
Really, though, I shouldn't find this entertaining. I really shouldn't.
In my defense, I blame this site's blatant homoerotic culture for poisoning my virgin mind.

[FORDboy357]

Godannar is ****ing insane. It's just bonkers. Like I've never seen a more blatantly stereotypical Japanese anime.

[Backmask]

Godannar is ****ing insane. It's just bonkers. Like I've never seen a more blatantly stereotypical Japanese anime.

Godannar was pretty good, all things considered.

[FORDboy357]

Godannar was pretty good, all things considered.
I'm loving it honestly, but it's just nutty.

[the4ten]

http://38.media.tumblr.com/366e0a4fdf9c7a6872e9bdfc9b27693b/tumblr_ndg2ndyHps1rdfsmyo2_500.gif

I'm really enjoying Yona so far. It's not earth shattering, actually pretty run of the mill, but it's occasionally nice to look at and I'm generally interested in watching the princess' growth as the series continues. Though, it would be swell if they had a better way for her to show frustration and emotion than crying all the damn time.

[Backmask]

Japan Animator Expo (http://animatorexpo.com/titlelist/) for anybody that cares.
Me!Me!Me! is pretty good, as is Dragon Dentist. Funny enough, Me!Me!Me! acts as a blatant critique on the otaku/hikkimori culture as well as the rampant consumerism prevalent in the industry, yet most people seem to be keen on discussing how sexy it was, which further reinforces the point of the animation.
I haven't watched Hill Climb Girl, yet.

[Sir Fluffykins]

Japan Animator Expo (http://animatorexpo.com/titlelist/) for anybody that cares.
Me!Me!Me! is pretty good, as is Dragon Dentist. Funny enough, Me!Me!Me! acts as a blatant critique on the otaku/hikkimori culture as well as the rampant consumerism prevalent in the industry, yet most people seem to be keen on discussing how sexy it was, which further reinforces the point of the animation.
I haven't watched Hill Climb Girl, yet.

A bit late to the show Backmask, it's been mentioned in a few threads already, but thanks and what I've seen (on youtube no doubt) is people discussing the videos message(s), which is funny, because a lot of the video is basically tits and this is by ol Anno, the king of "I hate Otaku now buy all my junk"

[Backmask]

A bit late to the show Backmask, it's been mentioned in a few threads already

Shows how out of touch I am, I suppose.

[Sir Fluffykins]

Dragons Dentist looked almost like a Studio Trigger work

Hill Climb Girl had an alright story, but I'm not to trilled about the character CGI

[Backmask]

Dragons Dentist looked almost like a Studio Trigger work

How? It had Yoshiyuki Sadamoto doing the character designs with the same visual design direction that can be found in Rebuild. If anything, it looked like a Studio Khara product (which it was). The only general similarity I could spot would be the CG, and that's because Khara did the CG for Kill la Kill.

[Sir Fluffykins]

How? It had Yoshiyuki Sadamoto doing the character designs with the same visual design direction that can be found in Rebuild. If anything, it looked like a Studio Khara product (which it was). The only general similarity I could spot would be the CG, and that's because Khara did the CG for Kill la Kill.

When you put it like that, I dunno, I just felt that way. Also Yoshiyuki Sadamoto designs? Seriously? Doesn't look like it, but I guess that's a good thing as I like the designs.

[Gleeman]

For those who like things old school: Target has season DVD sets of Tale Spin, Darkwing Duck, Chip n Dale and other Disney Afternoon series, and not super expensive either.

[FORDboy357]

For those who like things old school: Target has season DVD sets of Tale Spin, Darkwing Duck, Chip n Dale and other Disney Afternoon series, and not super expensive either.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/30/f6b22f17802b5bd9fd31464ef76ce326.jpg

[the4ten]

Just started f/s night: unlimited blade works tv. Not awful, but I'm only 4 episodes in.

[Backmask]

And now I'm even more excited
http://i.imgur.com/6vMXs81.png

[Sir Fluffykins]

And now I'm even more excited


Once again, no idea what you're talking about and Google Image doesn't give a result. :P

[Backmask]

Once again, no idea what you're talking about and Google Image doesn't give a result. :P

Too bad and look harder.

[Sir Fluffykins]

Too bad and look harder.

Well from the symbol in her eyes I'd say it looks a bit like Dream Eater Merry, but can't find a result anywhere.

[Backmask]

Well from the symbol in her eyes I'd say it looks a bit like Dream Eater Merry, but can't find a result anywhere.

You're right about the source, but you might have to use some of that gray matter for a change if you want to find the image source.

[Sir Fluffykins]

You're right about the source, but you might have to use some of that gray matter for a change if you want to find the image source.

Dude, you post an image, make an out of context remark, google image search gives NO RESULTS and the only reason I know it's Dream Eater Merry is because of the f**king eyes! How would I know why this girl has you excited if I didn't guess that right? How? HOW!? *burstsintoflames!*

Okay I'll stop now. Need to see which character had the triangle eyes, can't remember much about DEM

[Haar]

Just read the ****ing 75th chapter, Fluffy. God damn it, Fluffy. You're so ****ing dense sometimes, it's hard for me to believe you're really 30. Jesus waterboarding ****, why is this so hard for you? I don't even read this manga and I figured it out.

[Sir Fluffykins]

Just read the ****ing 75th chapter, Fluffy. God damn it, Fluffy. You're so ****ing dense sometimes, it's hard for me to believe you're really 30. Jesus waterboarding ****, why is this so hard for you? I don't even read this manga and I figured it out.

I already found it Haar, thanks and now I can't go off at Backmask for being vague as ****, because you're going off at me for being dense as ****, ****!

[Backmask]

Dude, you post an image, make an out of context remark, google image search gives NO RESULTS and the only reason I know it's Dream Eater Merry is because of the f**king eyes! How would I know why this girl has you excited if I didn't guess that right? How? HOW!? *burstsintoflames!*

Okay I'll stop now. Need to see which character had the triangle eyes, can't remember much about DEM

The remark wasn't out of context. It was in response to the newest occurrences in the chinese comic. Out of context would be me denouncing the existence of pumpkin pasta while posting that image. This really should be a difficult thing to comprehend.
****, context clues should be enough to find the image itself.
つづく should be a dead give away that, hey, this page is clearly at the end of the chapter. Meaning that the hundreds of pages that you have to shift through to actually find this is narrowed down to ****ing 75 scanlated pages.
Let's narrow down looking through these 75 pages. The post mentions anticipation, meaning, there is a wait involved for the next chapter. Common ****ing logic would dictate that it is largely possible that this is a very recent chapter, if not the most recent chapter.
You can do the rest, I assume? Or do I need to hold your goddamn hand through that, too?

[the4ten]

Anyone read Gangsta? I have someone in the office telling me it's worth a picking up, but their opinion isn't high in my regard. So what say you, hell? Worth it?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B30kriUCYAA69Ls.jpg:large

[Dirk_Pitt]

Currently watching Akame Ga Kill.

Good show.

[Haar]

Anyone read Gangsta? I have someone in the office telling me it's worth a picking up, but their opinion isn't high in my regard. So what say you, hell? Worth it?


I really like what I've read of it so far, but I've only read the first volume.

[Backmask]

Of all of the goddamn girls they could have chosen, they choose the worst possible ****ing options. Way to drop the ****ing ball.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u3jqcdrapg

[Distict5-9]

Of all of the goddamn girls they could have chosen, they choose the worst possible ****ing options. Way to drop the ****ing ball.

The worst part? It's still gonna force Berserk to a grinding halt for another three months or so...

[Dirk_Pitt]

Just watched episode 21 of Akame Ga Kill. I seriously thought they were going to pull a Braveheart.

They didn't but...

Soooo many people died in that episode!

[Backmask]

JAST getting their **** together. Rebooted website, releasing Hanachirasu (http://www.jastusa.com/hanachirasu.html); today's a good day.

[Distict5-9]

Decided to take a break from the long list of Master-race anime series I still need to go through before I eventually OD on them and start having unreasonable standards on every piece of animation I come across, so I decided to pick Chuunibyou...

Walked in expecting "K-On without depth perception", left with "fleshed-out Toradora".

http://40.media.tumblr.com/bcc7c6db809a46019a034610890c82d2/tumblr_na7faivBz91sqqx06o1_400.png

All in all, I'd say that Chuunibyou's greatest strength is probably its sense of focus. You can tell that it really sets itself a goal from the beginning and runs with it all the way through, regardless of its faults (such as the inevitable cheese-filled final act that we see in every standard rom-com ever made). When it comes to series where romance is the focus, way too often we end up with ADHD-plagued visual novel adaptations or original series that seem to be unable to concentrate on a core relationship, and constantly end up throwing false flags and excessive distractions all over the place along way.

The plot is okay, the characters are pretty cute (although, to be fair, though, this is KyoAni we're talking about, the company that is so obsessed with cuteness that its ****s are probably coated by a thick layer of saccharine...) and the animation, especially the movement, is well-polished (big fan of the ass-physics here...). Chuunibyou even one-ups the very similar Toradora thanks to the interesting main theme, the "only about 75% pointless" secondary characters and the notable lack of annoyingly ungRietful heroines...

All in all, I'd say it's a standard but solid "boy meets girl" rom-com. Nothing really stands out enough to make it anything more than a "it's good, I guess", but it doesn't have any particularly glaring faults and it plays the formula well.

Recommendable, but only if there's nothing better on the list.

(Also, despite the picture, I am never planning on watching the 2nd season within my lifetime. Only disappointment and rage await down that road...)

[FORDboy357]

Rewatching Black Lagoon. After that it'll be Jormungand again.

I'm having trouble getting into new anime.

Anybody familiar with BL and Jormungand know of any similar shows?

[Haar]

^ Michiko and Hatchin. Kind of. It's about criminals in South America being involved in very shady dealings, but in terms of pacing and overall theme, I must say it's really closer to something like Samurai Champloo, due to the lower body count.

[FORDboy357]

I don't really care about body count and love anything by Watanabe. Is it set in fairly modern times?

[Haar]

Yes, it seems to be the modern day in this series. There are televisions and cars.


Then again if they have cars and televisions in Brazil it might be the future.

[FORDboy357]

I'll check it out

Watching now. Definitely seeing the Watanabe influence along with some Miyazaki

First episode done. Nothing like Lagoon or Jormungand. More whimsical. More liked a ****ed up Annie.

Still interesting though.

[hosokawa37]

for DVD watching, I just finished School Rumble season 2. really wishing it had more seasons...

next DVD I plan on tackling is xxxHolic

[FORDboy357]

Even though it feels forced, it's nice to see some emotion in SAO again.

[Gleeman]

for DVD watching, I just finished School Rumble season 2. really wishing it had more seasons...

next DVD I plan on tackling is xxxHolic

xxxHolic story/character wise was pretty spiffy. The animation work/art style was....unusual, though that is mostly due to using the manga's style.

[Combou]

Right now watching second season of Hajime no Ippo

[Gleeman]

http://i.imgur.com/w87s4zO.jpg

[Veran]

Watching Oniisama E.

It is hilarious.

[Punnchy]

MM! on my own
Magi labyrinth of magic with Nuucat.

[pzykosiz]

about halfway through Mirai Nikki

[Shuiia]

Started over with this after I showed it to a ladyfriend of mine.

http://s1.postimg.org/3n7p3rim7/Jinsei_NANA_06v2_DVD_720x480_h264_AC3_D89.jpg

[ThatsNotMyName_studio]

Found and watched Tsukimonogatari on animefreak.tv....
I must say I was a little let down by it, story-wise. But it was an entertaining watch just the same.
Definitely reminds me of Nisemonogatari in quite a few places.

Also, one major/minor disappointment...
Hachikuji Mayoi isn't in it. =/

[SuperLoliSentai]

Started over with this after I showed it to a ladyfriend of mine.

http://s1.postimg.org/3n7p3rim7/Jinsei_NANA_06v2_DVD_720x480_h264_AC3_D89.jpg

Shuiia getting that autistic pussy!

Also, I watched "Book of Bantorra", which was garbage.

[Shuiia]

Shuiia getting that autistic pussy!


**** no, she only watches garbage like AoT and Tokyo Ghoul. When I showed her quality works like Akira and Jin-Roh she found em boring even.

[regnier]

**** no, she only watches garbage like AoT and Tokyo Ghoul. When I showed her quality works like Akira and Jin-Roh she found em boring even.

you should show her death note, elfen lied and naruto, those **** are edgy as ****

[redeadlink]

Mirai Nikki, Knights of Sidonia, and rewatching Cowboy Bebop... again.

[FORDboy357]

rewatching Cowboy Bebop... again.

Nothing wrong with that. I just bought the Blu-Ray

[redeadlink]

Nothing wrong with that. I just bought the Blu-Ray

yeah, me too... i felt like replacing my Bandai dvds with the Funi BDs...

[FORDboy357]

yeah, me too... i felt like replacing my Bandai dvds with the Funi BDs...
I did the same thing. Grainy blacks but gorgeous otherwise.

What I'm watching now:

http://cdn.mydramalist.info/images/chars/8653.jpg

Literally 5 minutes into it and I already have a crush on her. What has my life become?

[Shuiia]

you should show her death note, elfen lied and naruto, those **** are edgy as ****

She watched Death Note and Naruto, she probably knows of Elfen Lied as well.