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[Gazoinks]

Revolutionary Girl Utena 24

This doesn't even register as weird to me anymore

This show makes pretty good use of its recap episodes. This one wasn't as plot critical as the last, but it still took the opportunity to pull the clips into some additional character development, which was nice.

 

[sonicmj1]

There... can't you hear it?

If your soul has not truly given up...

 

[Jex]

Revolutionary Girl Utena 24


This show makes pretty good use of its recap episodes. This one wasn't as plot critical as the last, but it still took the opportunity to pull the clips into some additional character development, which was nice.

Never skip Utena re-cap episodes.

Ever.

 

[Gazoinks]

Never skip Utena re-cap episodes.

Ever.

This episode kind of made me crave curry though.

 

[peaceiscloser]

Never skip Utena re-cap episodes.

Ever.

I skipped the Gurren Lagann recaps.

What did I miss

 

[wonzo]

I remember rewatching the first ep of Utena immediately after the movie and having my mind completely blown when

Spoiler

Saionji drops the "think of it as a trick of the light" line.

jesus christ it still gets me

 

[Gazoinks]

I skipped the Gurren Lagann recaps.

What did I miss

Kamina was all in Simon's head.

 

[peaceiscloser]

Kamina was all in Simon's head.

I think I want to rewatch this show with this theory and see if it makes any sense lol

 

[Jex]

The problem isn't about the subject matter being mundane, but rather, that some mundane things are boring and some are not. The show succeeds when it gives meaning to normalcy, and the worst parts of the show - the cigarette episode, for one - lacks that.

Another thing worth pointing out, even though it's fairly obvious, is that what's boring for some people isn't boring for others. How you happen to react to the material based on your own personal preferences will shape whether or not you find it to be snooze-inducing.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

I skipped the Gurren Lagann recaps.

What did I miss

You missed the scene where Yoko kissed somebody and

Spoiler

they died less than 1 episode later

You Only Kiss Once.

 

[Gazoinks]

You missed the scene where Yoko kissed somebody and

Spoiler

they died less than 1 episode later

Spoiler

Yoko is the secret most dangerous force in the universe.

 

[peaceiscloser]

You missed the scene where Yoko kissed somebody and

Spoiler

they died less than 1 episode later

You Only Kiss Once.

I think its hilarious that the same scenario plays out twice.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

I think its hilarious that the same scenario plays out twice.

She's a man eater!

 

[FelixOrion]

Credit goes to me, because I did it all by myself.

 

[jediyoshi]

Sora no Woto 8

Oh no, I'm running out of episodes. Kana don't goooooo

 

[Jarmel]

Within the first 8 minutes of Yozakura 5, I'm already shaking my head at the stupidity of this writing. Like this is absurdly stupid.

I mean I'm mostly watching this for the animation, but come the fuck on.

 

[peaceiscloser]

Code Geass 01
I can't even

Whuuuuh.

So basically every other country is inexplicably evil now. Except Japan. Alrighty

This is awesome.

 

[jgminto]

Roundabout just seemed perfect for JoJo. Im not even sure why.

Probably because Yes is awesome and Araki knows it.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Code Geass 01
I can't even

Whuuuuh.

So basically every other country is inexplicably evil now. Except Japan. Alrighty

This is awesome.

No. There are like 3 super power mega countries/continents. One of them happens to treat the japanese as second class citizens. Nobody gives a fuck about the Americans.

But yes agreed, I found it hilarious how Japan is all of a sudden the center of attention of the whole world and how every major player comes from there. Conceited anime is best anime.

Just wait until you realize there only seems to be one school in this whole planet since the school is the center of attention of Japan lol.

 

[FelixOrion]

Code Geass 01
I can't even

Whuuuuh.

So basically every other country is inexplicably evil now. Except Japan. Alrighty

This is awesome.

Paging Corvo: IT BEGINS

That's always the way it goes, imo, it's not exactly a new formula.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

That's why I love anime that break out of the mold and admit that Japan isn't the most interesting place in this world.


Same with western tv when it's not set in their country of residence. Unless it's the USA.

Because 'Murica!

 

[Defuser]

Yozakura Quartet - Hana no Uta ep 5
Finally some good stuff started going on!! Looksl ike it's gonna be resolved in the next episode.

 

[peaceiscloser]

That's why I love anime that break out of the mold and admit that Japan isn't the most interesting place in this world.


Same with western tv when it's not set in their country of residence. Unless it's the USA.

Because 'Murica!

Well, USA actually makes sense being the top dog.

What kind of resources are unique to Japan, anyway?

Code Geass 02
I should note I'm watching the dub, list-style and everything.

Also I'm using my phone, so no funny screencaps

Everyone has a silly voice. I can barely take anyone seriously!

I'm kinda confused at why Suzuku couldn't hear Lelouch in his mecha, especially since he had heard his adult voice like five minutes ago.

 

[FelixOrion]

Well, USA actually makes sense being the top dog.

What kind of resources are unique to Japan, anyway?

Code Geass 02
I should note I'm watching the dub, list-style and everything.

Also I'm using my phone, so no funny screencaps

Everyone has a silly voice. I can barely take anyone seriously!

I'm kinda confused at why Suzuku couldn't hear Lelouch in his mecha, especially since he had heard his adult voice like five minutes ago.

An infinite supply of cute. Weaponized cute.

Also: I don't think anyone ever puts the two voices together. Just roll with it I guess.

 

[Theonik]

Nobody gives a fuck about the Americans.

That is untrue considering that Britannia IS America.
Also a map

 

[FelixOrion]

That is untrue considering that Britannia IS America.

Yeah. The Britannian homeland is North America, though they run on an alternate timeline where

Spoiler

the American Revolutions fails but the British get forced out of Britain.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

That is untrue considering that Britannia IS America.
Also a map

Isn't it more England who happens to have control over America? Besides the name there's also the whole regal aspect of their govt and the hair of Notta Dis Shitto Agen.

So not only is it a japanese but also a British power fantasy.

 

[fertygo]

Well, USA actually makes sense being the top dog.

What kind of resources are unique to Japan, anyway?

Code Geass 02
I should note I'm watching the dub, list-style and everything.

Also I'm using my phone, so no funny screencaps

Everyone has a silly voice. I can barely take anyone seriously!

I'm kinda confused at why Suzuku couldn't hear Lelouch in his mecha, especially since he had heard his adult voice like five minutes ago.

In this story, Japan have new and hot energy resource.. so the britania gunning those.

 

[JCG]

Code Geass 01
So basically every other country is inexplicably evil now. Except Japan. Alrighty

Not entirely. Just Britannia/Code Geass Fantasy America.

But for the record, even pre-invasion Japan wasn't the most innocent place in this universe either.

Code Geass 02

Everyone has a silly voice. I can barely take anyone seriously!

Hey, this is an over-the-top show that's not completely serious about itself, despite the protagonist's attitude and outlook being what it is.

Even the staff (of the Japanese version) pretty much says that both the lines and the voice acting were meant to be theatrical or operatic rather than natural..

That's why I love anime that break out of the mold and admit that Japan isn't the most interesting place in this world.

So do I, but one ironic thing here is that Lelouch doesn't see Japan as being too interesting or special either.

That is untrue considering that Britannia IS America.
Also a map

That's a map after future events, not applicable to the beginning of the show.

 

[Articalys]

They're making a TV anime for the Atelier Escha & Logy game, with Studio Gokumi (Oda Nobuna, Kiniro Mosaic) in charge.

http://www.4gamer.net/games/209/G020930/20131106064/
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201311/06042764.html
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...ier-escha-and-logy-game-gets-tv-anime-in-2014

 

[peaceiscloser]

Code Geass 03
Just in case you forgot you were watching anime....
We're back in High School.

"Wow, the Japanese are so amazing!"

The circlejerk is too much for me ahahah

A shower scene. I've seen enough anime to know where this is going

Once again, nobody can recognize Lelouch's voice even when right in front of them. He should be a spy or something.

also their legs will never stop bothering me with how long they are

Spoiler

I'm just jealous

 

[Theonik]

That's a map after future events, not applicable to the beginning of the show.

Not entirely

Spoiler

Only Sneizel's European conquest differs from the start of the show really.

 

[peaceiscloser]

Holy shit. If I'm reading this right, they're making a TV anime for the Atelier Escha & Logy game, with Studio Gokumi (Oda Nobuna, Kiniro Mosaic) in charge.

http://www.4gamer.net/games/209/G020930/20131106064/

I get it, escha to logy

Those 11s are too witty for their own good

 

[FelixOrion]

Isn't it more England who happens to have control over America? Besides the name there's also the whole regal aspect of their govt and the hair of Notta Dis Shitto Agen.

So not only is it a japanese but also a British power fantasy.

Nope. Britain isn't even under Britannian control.

http://codegeass.wikia.com/wiki/Holy_Britannian_Empire#History

 

[Vito]

Holy shit. If I'm reading this right, they're making a TV anime for the Atelier Escha & Logy game, with Studio Gokumi (Oda Nobuna, Kiniro Mosaic) in charge.

Exactly where do you see the word "TV" in that news?

 

[Articalys]

Exactly where do you see the word "TV" in that news?

テレビアニメ化が発表された

 

[JCG]

Not entirely

Spoiler

Only Sneizel's European conquest differs from the start of the show really.

Eh, if you really want to get technical

Spoiler

all of Africa/Russia was Europe's at the start, and the whole UFN/China blob was also different in other places.

Code Geass 03
Just in case you forgot you were watching anime....
We're back in High School.

Once again, nobody can recognize Lelouch's voice even when right in front of them. He should be a spy or something.

also their legs will never stop bothering me with how long they are

Spoiler

I'm just jealous

You know, I've never been a big fan of anime high school settings myself, but this one was mostly a place for slapstick antics and such. The Japanese voice actor varies his voice a bit more than JYB, I believe, but it's ultimately just the Clark Kent effect at work. The odd proportions are all CLAMP's style. Kind of goes hand-in-hand with the show's larger-than-life nature (both figuratively and literally), with all the exaggerated poses that Lelouch and other characters make.

 

[Vito]

テレビアニメ化が発表された

Ah yeah missed in the text. I blame being blinded by watching Agents of Shield early in the morning.

 

[fertygo]

I pity people that watching Geass with Dub.

 

[JCG]

I pity people that watching Geass with Dub.

Well, the worst part about the dub is Nunnally. The rest of the cast is mostly okay.

 

[FelixOrion]

Is there a name for the characteristic of a character having beady/smaller eyes in comparison to all the other characters in their universe? It seems to always be used to give a feeling of intimidation, regardless of whether or not the character wants to be intimidating. Like these guys:

(Girge might be a bit of a stretch, but I hope you see what I'm trying to ask about.)

 

[Vito]

Persona 3 trailer for the first movie got reposted by CinemaToday, at least it's in HD now, unlike Aniplex's 640x360 videos (lol at people posting those upscale on youtube as HD)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zztAg_jsd-4

 

[peaceiscloser]

Code Jeeahss 04
So Suzaku is Harvey Dent and Lelouch is Batman mixed with V.

Where the heck did he get his costume, anyway? ...I guess he could have just forced someone to make it for him

I pity people that watching Geass with Dub.

Oh wait.

The list doesn't say dub.

My bad. Switching to superior language next episode.

 

[fertygo]

Well, the worst part about the dub is Nunnally. The rest of the cast is mostly okay.

Fukuyama Jun's perfomance in this alone already make its a mistake to watch it with dub

Persona 3 trailer for the first movie got reposted by CinemaToday, at least it's in HD now, unlike Aniplex's 640x360 videos (lol at people posting those upscale on youtube as HD)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zztAg_jsd-4

aw yiss

Oh wait.

The list doesn't say dub.

My bad. Switching to superior language next episode.

Noice.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

I pity people that watching Geass with Dub.

Eh, it was okay outside of one person.

 

[wonzo]

Holy shit. If I'm reading this right, they're making a TV anime for the Atelier Escha & Logy game, with Studio Gokumi (Oda Nobuna, Kiniro Mosaic) in charge.

http://www.4gamer.net/games/209/G020930/20131106064/
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201311/06042764.html
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...-anime-in-2014

hey its that game series for pedophiles

 

[Basileus777]

hey its that game series for pedophiles

Fitting that they'd make an anime out of it then.

 

[JCG]

Code Jeeahss 04
So Suzaku is Harvey Dent and Lelouch is Batman mixed with V.

Where the heck did he get his costume, anyway? ...I guess he could have just forced someone to make it for him.

Yes, that's one of the better non-anime comparisons you could make, on various levels (and ties into why I think the show makes sense even after all the craziness).

Probably from the same person he got the mask, if you caught that scene.

 

[OceanBlue]

Holy shit. If I'm reading this right, they're making a TV anime for the Atelier Escha & Logy game, with Studio Gokumi (Oda Nobuna, Kiniro Mosaic) in charge.

http://www.4gamer.net/games/209/G020930/20131106064/
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201311/06042764.html
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...ier-escha-and-logy-game-gets-tv-anime-in-2014

I hope the game comes out in the US before the anime starts airing. Avoiding impressions will probably be difficult otherwise...

 

[fertygo]

I need the game first too, come for the alchemy, stay for the lolis.