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Winter 2012 Anime Thread 2.22: You Can (Not) Outpost Cajunator
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cosmicblizzard
Banned
Symphogear 12
YES!
Hibiki is back!
This is one of the better penultimate episodes I've seen. Definitely the best one this season. Tsubasa was amazing. Her
was something right out of DMC or Bayonetta. So epic. Kind of disappointed she upstaged
, but ah well.
The last few seconds with the main theme and the
has got me ridiculously hyped for next week. The finale better deliver after this intense display of hotbloodedness. Right now, this is extremely close to what I want out of a magical girl series and next week could be just what I need to start taking the genre seriously.
YES!
Heartless
This is one of the better penultimate episodes I've seen. Definitely the best one this season. Tsubasa was amazing. Her
flying up the tower
Heartless Hibiki
The last few seconds with the main theme and the
yelling
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Not quite!
While its true that Subaru wins Tomoka's mothers full approval and her dads approval in a non-assertive way, Aoi is still technically in the picture. But basically just Aoi is the only thing standing in the way. Poor Childhood Friends never know when to give it up.
But yeah Tomoka is gonna win, if Subaru decides to do it, cause she's a baller like that.
But yeah Tomoka is gonna win, if Subaru decides to do it, cause she's a baller like that.
Cool gif. The loop's hard to notice.
So I looked up the K-On rumors.
Apparently some guy on 2ch said that he works in a video rental store and in the release list there was a listing for "Eiga K-On" and "K-On Complete Box" to be released on 6/20.
Speculation is that the complete box contains both seasons + movie and of course the movie is just the movie. There is no info other than this, everything else is speculation so no idea about price, extras or actual details.
Apparently some guy on 2ch said that he works in a video rental store and in the release list there was a listing for "Eiga K-On" and "K-On Complete Box" to be released on 6/20.
Speculation is that the complete box contains both seasons + movie and of course the movie is just the movie. There is no info other than this, everything else is speculation so no idea about price, extras or actual details.
Dedication Through Light
Member
I liked how she broke through/over Asgard as well as that part, it was cool.
Oh and Chris's character song released, yes, my favorite one after Zwei Wing.
. . . time to catch up on Lagrange.
You can't censor true love.
Hellsing321
Member
Ban this sick filth.
Tekkonkinkreet
Visually this was fantastic, the incredibly detailed backgrounds combined with the great animation (cept for the shitty cg cars) really made this a joy to watch. As for the plot I think it was about dualism, facing your inner demons, crime doesn't pay etc. I dunno, I was more focused on paying attention to the animation and background art to really care about the plot tbqh. Hell, I even noticed the Timeboy cartoon from Mind Game!
was really hard to watch.
Visually this was fantastic, the incredibly detailed backgrounds combined with the great animation (cept for the shitty cg cars) really made this a joy to watch. As for the plot I think it was about dualism, facing your inner demons, crime doesn't pay etc. I dunno, I was more focused on paying attention to the animation and background art to really care about the plot tbqh. Hell, I even noticed the Timeboy cartoon from Mind Game!
You sayin' there's something wrong about Glass Fleet?!
yeah,
kyon handing back the application form to yuki
oh man
so filthy!
. . . time to catch up on Lagrange.
I need to go take a shower right this minute.
Blue Gender 1-10: this series is by no means good or anything and at best, at times, a guilty pleasure. I kinda wanted to watch something with realistic mecha action but I probably should've given Takahashi's Armored Trooper Votoms priority. But this sounded good on paper: realistich mechas and a nice bleak setting. Turns out it's pretty weak. But since I've invested the time to watch the first 10 episodes I kinda want to finish it. It started out interesting enough: insectoid beings that basically consume anything that cross their path turn the world into a post-apocalyptic hell. Most of the organized remains of humanity have retreated to an enormous space station called 'Second Earth' and are in the business of shooting at the big insectoids with big guns on big Mecha. It's pretty gory stuff. But the characters are mostly flat anime tropes and the main storyline is still.. developing, I hope, after 10 episodes.
And then there's plot holes all over the place. At one point the jeep our heroes travel in gets properly trashed by a 'Blue' (the name the nom-nom-nomming everything insectoids are given) but after offing said Blue we see our heroes happily return to said vehicle. Also there's a base on earth supported by super high-tech unmanned robots that turn the blue into minced meat in mere seconds, but apparantly that's not really a good reason to, you know, stay there and have a perfect defence perimeter. So yeah, it's pretty bad but curiousity where it's all leading towards keeps me watching.
And then there's plot holes all over the place. At one point the jeep our heroes travel in gets properly trashed by a 'Blue' (the name the nom-nom-nomming everything insectoids are given) but after offing said Blue we see our heroes happily return to said vehicle. Also there's a base on earth supported by super high-tech unmanned robots that turn the blue into minced meat in mere seconds, but apparantly that's not really a good reason to, you know, stay there and have a perfect defence perimeter. So yeah, it's pretty bad but curiousity where it's all leading towards keeps me watching.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Even if the character art was competent, the show does nothing to make me invested in the characters and whatever struggle they're having. It's lazy all around.
Yeah, the characters aren't interesting either. I've always had a soft spot for desert-themed fiction so I really tried to like it. Oh well.
Can't wait for the uncensored BDs.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Mirai Nikki 23
Im so shocked at the plot and its intricacies
but Yuki got cool.
I hope this series ends in an epic and shocking way with
prevailing.
Im so shocked at the plot and its intricacies
How did Akise even figure that out, I got no hints like that the entire anime
It was like the ultimate Yuki x Yuno episodes, so much, and then the bedroom scene, what seemed to be implied and what took place was really not what I wanted, worst part of the series, and kind of unnecessary. Regardless, part with Murmur was cool and Yuki like powering up was so epic, my favorite scene for him, his expression, stance, and just way he and Murmur were looking at Yuno was so epic.
I was actually hoping he could have got the original Yuno to get up, that would have been so cool. Cant wait to see how he and Murmur bring Yuno down
I was actually hoping he could have got the original Yuno to get up, that would have been so cool. Cant wait to see how he and Murmur bring Yuno down
I hope this series ends in an epic and shocking way with
Yuki
I was actually considering re-watching this the other day because I wanted to be reminded of how great the animation and design was. Like you said, the whole thing is a bit shallow due to the thin plot, but it's a really fun movie and you do end up caring about the characters.
HeartCatch Precure the Movie: Fashion Show in the Flower Capital... Really?!
Pretty much a beefed up episode of the show with nicer production values. Honestly, I thought the action was kinda lacking and was a little disappointed that they simply reused the stock transformation sequences. Also, pulling a
as a finish move struck me as a little lazy.
It's still a somewhat enjoyable watch but I wouldn't really consider it required viewing.
Pretty much a beefed up episode of the show with nicer production values. Honestly, I thought the action was kinda lacking and was a little disappointed that they simply reused the stock transformation sequences. Also, pulling a
Genki Dama
It's still a somewhat enjoyable watch but I wouldn't really consider it required viewing.
I'm a fan of your posts, so I mean this in the kindest way: that is the exact face I make when I read your shounen impressions, lol.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
zero, you need to learn from a real fan.
Spats > panties.
That looks great!
I told you guys there was finger sex. So hot.
Ultimadrago
Member
The comprehension of a man with a Shounen Spirit hitting past 500k volts exists far beyond the astral plane of the majority!
Mirai Nikki 23
and so trainwreck continues on unabated. excellent.
and so trainwreck continues on unabated. excellent.
The old man dropping wisdom was pretty damn cool.
I felt really sorry for Suzuki and Kimura's Wife.
lol
hosannainexcelsis
Member
You poor soul.
Honestly, i'm really looking forward to it too. DAT ELENA.
Femmeworth
Banned
I sure hope you enjoyed the movie, 'cause that's probably what you are getting more of.
He re-watched Bleach's Bount arc three times. He's the next coming of Shounen Christ.
Suite Precure Movie: Blah Blah Long Title
Well that sucked. Inferior Precure gets inferior movie, no surprise. It felt like it was going to be a vehicle to give Ako more screentime to compensate for waiting so stupidly long in the show to add her into the main cast, but she gets ditched pretty early in for shit so generic that it wouldn't pass muster in an average filler episode of Suite.
Amazingly,
, made all the more absurd by the fact that the film hit theaters well before Suite ended. I'm not kidding:
. Except this time, it all occurs in about an hour with zero-dimensional antagonists that exist solely for there to be something to fight.
These are pretty much the only thoughts that I could salvage from the movie:
These guys were the Major Three. Supposedly an Idol Group, but they never receive any backstory or personal identity whatsoever. They're introduced as minions of Howling, have a couple of fights with the Precures, and that's it. Never heard from again. Still, just looking at them begs the question: why the hell were these guys not used in the show instead of the awful Trio the Minor? The character designers had to be on drugs when they made Bassdrum, Baritone, and Falsetto if they could crank out better designs for a zero-effort one-off movie.
This shot made me realize how much personality Ellen could have had
if she'd just retained some of her cat-like tendencies.
Suite Precure dares to go where Rinne no Lagrange fears to tread (see Dresden's gif up the page if you don't get the joke.)
Oh, and I can't go without mentioning this--in hilariously predictable Precure fashion, the plastic shit merchandising extended all the way to the theater. Apparently kids were given light-up wands to wave to cheer the Cures on (and are even beckoned in-movie at the climax by Hummy to power up the Cures with their light, which is probably the first instance I've ever seen of a deus ex machina that requires breaking the fourth wall).
Before the film begins, there's a segment instructing the kids on how to do this:
That's fine and all, but these instructions were followed by a long series of warnings on how NOT to use the wand:
It became pretty uncomfortable watching all of the Fairy Tones enact out horrible things that could happen if you mishandle your wand. If that wasn't enough, after the film was over, children were encouraged to follow along with the Precure Dance, but not before a similarly-long set of instructions on what not to do was carefully explained to the audience. Toei apparently takes no chances when it comes to litigation.
Final rating: 1/5 Lucky Spoon cupcakes.
This is how I felt after watching this.
Well that sucked. Inferior Precure gets inferior movie, no surprise. It felt like it was going to be a vehicle to give Ako more screentime to compensate for waiting so stupidly long in the show to add her into the main cast, but she gets ditched pretty early in for shit so generic that it wouldn't pass muster in an average filler episode of Suite.
Amazingly,
the movie was pretty much a carbon copy of Suite's endgame
evil entity that hates sound turns everyone in Major Land to stone, silences all music, gets his ass kicked by the Cures, powers up and kicks Cures' asses, Cures (well, just Hibiki) power up and kick his ass for good
These are pretty much the only thoughts that I could salvage from the movie:
These guys were the Major Three. Supposedly an Idol Group, but they never receive any backstory or personal identity whatsoever. They're introduced as minions of Howling, have a couple of fights with the Precures, and that's it. Never heard from again. Still, just looking at them begs the question: why the hell were these guys not used in the show instead of the awful Trio the Minor? The character designers had to be on drugs when they made Bassdrum, Baritone, and Falsetto if they could crank out better designs for a zero-effort one-off movie.
This shot made me realize how much personality Ellen could have had
post-transformation
Suite Precure dares to go where Rinne no Lagrange fears to tread (see Dresden's gif up the page if you don't get the joke.)
Oh, and I can't go without mentioning this--in hilariously predictable Precure fashion, the plastic shit merchandising extended all the way to the theater. Apparently kids were given light-up wands to wave to cheer the Cures on (and are even beckoned in-movie at the climax by Hummy to power up the Cures with their light, which is probably the first instance I've ever seen of a deus ex machina that requires breaking the fourth wall).
Before the film begins, there's a segment instructing the kids on how to do this:
That's fine and all, but these instructions were followed by a long series of warnings on how NOT to use the wand:
It became pretty uncomfortable watching all of the Fairy Tones enact out horrible things that could happen if you mishandle your wand. If that wasn't enough, after the film was over, children were encouraged to follow along with the Precure Dance, but not before a similarly-long set of instructions on what not to do was carefully explained to the audience. Toei apparently takes no chances when it comes to litigation.
Final rating: 1/5 Lucky Spoon cupcakes.
KO Traveling Hobo
Member
Another
With the final episode coming up, I've been thinking about some of the things that (afaik) have either been ignored or yet to be explained.
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Hopefully some of these are dealt with in the last episode.
With the final episode coming up, I've been thinking about some of the things that (afaik) have either been ignored or yet to be explained.
1.
All the doll imagery.
The old lady at the doll shop.
The badass librarian dude being in charge of the drama club and being a really good actor.
Episode 11's title: Makeup.
Why does the curse exist and why does it operate the way it does?
Why did the owner of the inn go on a murderous rampage?
Why couldn't Mochizuki be replaced with a character who's interesting and/or likeable?
Hopefully some of these are dealt with in the last episode.
Hellsing321
Member
A Town Where you Rage OVA 1
Hahahahahaha eat it Eba!
Hahahahahaha eat it Eba!
It was perfectly integrated, without addressing the audience at all; they just have Olivier waving Salamander's crystal thingy in a way similar to how the Miracle Lights are meant to be waved by the little kids.
DAT ASPECT RATIO
Aoi Hana 11 (END)
The problem is I keep going into shows like Aoi Hana and expecting Brokeback Mountain. I expect grand commentary on topics I don't fully understand, but instead I just get dramas. It's not the show's fault. As a drama, this was... serviceable. It's pretty much the same reaction I got from Wandering Son.
At first it is kinda of weird that everyone is calm given the subject matter but in retrospect,
Also, having just finished Blue Drop, I think I really don't like school play story arcs.
School plays, whether it be in Wandering Son, Blue Drop or Aoi Hana, have never interest me. I understand their purpose thematically, but ugh, just give me a festival episode instead or something. At least those don't take up such a huge chunk of the show.
Edit: Well, I begin Toradora after this. Actually, I've already started it and I like that that Taiga has a design similar to something you'd find in Scott Pilgrim. The first episode has not disappointed me.
The problem is I keep going into shows like Aoi Hana and expecting Brokeback Mountain. I expect grand commentary on topics I don't fully understand, but instead I just get dramas. It's not the show's fault. As a drama, this was... serviceable. It's pretty much the same reaction I got from Wandering Son.
At first it is kinda of weird that everyone is calm given the subject matter but in retrospect,
I can understand why Sugimoto's "coming out" didn't evoke a stronger reaction from her family.
And I'm glad this didn't pull a Wandering Son and give the viewers TWO JAM PACKED SCHOOL PLAY ARCS.
Edit: Well, I begin Toradora after this. Actually, I've already started it and I like that that Taiga has a design similar to something you'd find in Scott Pilgrim. The first episode has not disappointed me.
Bunch of 10 year old girls in here.
I agree. Grow some balls, people.
Oh hey, Cardcaptor Sakura box for 100k... where is my passbook...
Bunch of 10 year old girls in here.
We better keep you away from them then huh?
But I'm a 5 year old girl! ^_^
Femmeworth
Banned
BMI doesn't work that way.
That would explain why you are so easily amused by crappy CG.
Ducklingroll
Why are you bullying me again?! *cries*
Yeah both Wandering son and Aoi hana are more about the characterization then being anywhere close to Social commentary on their respective subject manners, in fact it's what firehawk12 was complaining about in regards to to the anime adaptation of Wandering son.
Also School play episodes are the best, so screw you!!
And I hope you enjoy Toradora.
A Black Falcon
Member
I know it was said already, but seriously, this stereotype about Milky Holmes is one that most people here were saying before the first season began, and obviously some are still saying now, even though if they'd actually watched the show they'd know it's simply not true... it is kind of frustrating. No, the show's not like that! The creepy elements are FAR less than you imagine, and even there it's mostly involving older male characters like Twenty. And Twenty's biggest character trait is vanity, so it's him who is the center of his world, not girls.
... I mean, he is kind of messed up, so yeah for that and some other reasons the show's not for little kids, but it's not creepy like that. It's a comedy series, not a creepfest.
Because it was much more popular in Japan than here.
Yeah, I wouldn't expect anything like Milky Holmes from a franchise like that, myself... as for Precure though, I don't see the comparison at all. That's a much more generic magical girl series, not a sketch comedy of sorts like Milky Holmes is...
As I said above, I don't think the people saying that have actually watched the show.
That's really too bad, I hope sales of S2 pick up... the first two episodes were bad, but the rest of the season is great!
Here's hoping!Milky Holmes S2 12
Fun ending, that dance sequence was pretty amazing.Of course they lost their Toys again!
Bring on season 3.
Isn't it also a lot more about fighting and things for the little girl audience like makeup and doing their hair and stuff? That seems quite different from Milky Holmes to me... you're right, they are for different audiences. I would certainly think that Milky Holmes would have cross-gender appeal, but yeah, I wouldn't think many of the people watching are little kids, unlike Precure.
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