Re: Anime and Manga Thread

[Archer]

So I watched that fourth episode of Space Dandy just now


I couldn't control my laughter, this show is pure gold so far. Judging from the preview for the next episode, things are about to get even better.

Although I question what sort of continuity this show is going off with. I hope they answer without something too stupid.

[Archer]

So I watched the first episode of Welcome to the NHK just now, looks incredibly promising so far even if the pacing is average at this point.

And now for The Hero Yoshihiko, this is relevant to anime because it's rich man's Senyuu.
9/10, the comedy is top notch. If you haven't given it a watch, definitely do so now. It's a parody of every ancient evil awakens jrpg ever.

[Leo E.]

Kill la Kill episode 16



I will seriously never get over how fucking dumb things just got. And I'm done with it.

Wizard Barristers is go once I decide which sub group sucks less.

[Archer]

Well, I finished NHK.

I promised myself a few days ago I'd only watch an episode or two a day but I sure as hell broke that promise. I don't know about anyone else but I personally thought that show was really really easy to sit through.

On some side notes, I was expecting a masterpiece. And... well, I didn't get one, but regardless it had a batch of strong points. But I won't sing praises as to what form they come in, those will spell themselves out.

It definitely got a little too weird at some points for my liking but they weren't ever totally unjustified. Although if anything, I think these already-good ideas with already-good executions could have done better if the line of events were presented somewhat less awkwardly. The pacing itself aside from that is fine though.

And before I forget, I will warn you now, the animation can come off as painfully QUALITY every now and then. I'm going to assume this was due to budget or staff lacking since normally, characters didn't have to go through any intense motions, yet that didn't help solve it completely.

The main character is kind of a dick who rarely shows any strong points but the show really would not be the same otherwise, as stupid as that sounds.
To anyone who's interested, definitely give it a shot. It's 24 episodes.

EDIT: Oh hey and on a semi-relevant note, that marks my 181st completed anime on MAL

In other news, The Hero Yoshihiko is totally anime

you should all watch that if I haven't said so already. In relevance to whatever else I'm watching right now, Space Dandy is looking pretty good so far, imo.

EDIT 2: Quickly just checked out the manga for NHK. Hoooooooly hell the manga seems radically different in so many ways from the anime.

[Archer]

French cartoons are totally anime post number 4 go

Taaaaaaael

You lied to meeeee
You said Dofus was gonna continue for a while longer but the final episode just got subbed recently :(

[Tael]

I finish the episode, and this is the first thing I see when I get back on.

There's 52 episodes alpar, jeez.

Spoiler:

[Archer]

FRENCH CARTOONS ARE NOW PART OF THIS THREAD



OH GOSH I'M SO EXCITED, TAEL WHERE ARE YOU

ANKAMA SAID THEY'D PROBABLY BE DOING A SPECIAL FOR BOTH WAKFU AND DOFUS BUT I DIDN'T THINK THEY'D BE DOING IT LIKE THIS OH GOSH YES I'M SO READY MY BODY CAN'T WAIT BASED ANKAMA DELIVERED THANK YOU SCAMSTARTER FOR NOT BEING SCAMSTARTER FOR ONCE IN YOUR DIRTY LIFE

[CodePhoenix]

Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day


In terms of feels, this show is more powerful than Clannad and Clannad After Story. And it accomplishes this in only 11 episodes.

"Five childhood friends grow apart after the death of Meiko Honma, close playmate of them all. Jinta Yadomi, leader of the group when they were kids, neglects high school and lives as a shut-in when he unexpectedly starts seeing the ghost of Meiko, who can only interact with him and no one else. She has returned to ask Jinta to fulfill the forgotten wish she made as a kid."




Its rare for me to love every single minute of an anime series. Not even Gurren Lagann does that. ... I don't think any show has done that. OVAs and movies don't count. I think its safe to say that Anohana might very well be my most favorite show. Seriously, I highly recommend this show, and in fact its a show that you shouldn't skip over. In fact I might even go as far as buying the blu ray for this. Oh yeah not only was it really good, the art, sound and voice acting were high quality.


The show was animated by A-1 Pictures (Oreimo S2, Fairy Tail, Utapri, IDOLM@STER, SAO, etc.).


But yeah, go watch this.

[Vatonnage]

Did you watch the movie too?

[Archer]

There was a movie?

I should get on that. But yeah, what Phoenix said. Anohana was a pretty darn good one.

[Vatonnage]

Yeah, it was even premiering at our state in some theatres last weekend. You couild've gotten some posters and Menma cards

[Archer]

Last weekend?

So what, it's not around anymore? I wanna go see an anime directly in theaters that's not YGO ;_;

[Vatonnage]

WHOOPS I MEANT LIKE LAST MONTH
LIKE JANUARY 18 OR SO

Actually just look at this

[Archer]

THANKS FOR GETTING MY HOPES UP ;__________;

[CodePhoenix]

Yeah, I missed the movie... After seeing the free stuff you get I was really pissed and sad. Gonna watch it soon though.

[Archer]

Official Space Dandy episode rankings:

God tier: 4, 7

High tier: 1, 5

Okay tier: 2, 3

u wot tier: 6

The latest episode of Space Dandy was so good though. I was laughing and hyping hard simultaneously. If only to watch episodes 4 and 7, you people need to get on this show.

Episode 7 especially because:

[Archer]

Well on that note, I finally managed to get around to finishing Giant Robo, all seven episodes of the OVA.

The entirety of it all was pretty great, but there were some obvious flaws I need to point out, spoiler heavy by the way.

Spoiler:

Despite all my complaining though, more than anything, they stem from lots of more minor-feeling problems that I'll try and shrug off/forget the next day, rather than big problems that crush any buildup the plot tries to have. There are certainly many more strong points with Giant Robo, which would also be super spoilers, so I won't say anything.
It's a unique OVA series and should definitely be given a chance if you have time. It's seven episodes, but each can range from about 35 minutes to an hour, so give it what'cha got when you have time.

[The Mysterious Gourmet]

It's been a long time since I watched Giant Robo but it remains one of my favourite series, it's really clear that a lot of work was put into it.

[Tael]

hahahahahahahahah.

Reminding everyone to watch Shin Sekai Yori.

[Archer]

[9:55:58 PM] Caelun_Niveus: HARIME SHUT UP, YOUR SHIP WITH RYUUKO WILL NEVER WORK
[9:56:05 PM] Alps: it's okay Cael
[9:56:11 PM] Alps: she's not planning to ship herself and Ryuuko
[9:56:15 PM] Alps: she's planning to ship herself with you!
[9:56:17 PM] Caelun_Niveus: She was


[9:56:17 PM] Caelun_Niveus: She was

[9:56:17 PM] Caelun_Niveus: She was


CAEL AND NUI SITTIN IN A TREE

NEW TSUNDERE OTP

[Caelun_Niveus]

Context, Harime was practically trying to ship herself with Ryuuko.  Alpar just got disturbingly lucky timing.

End. Of. Discussion.

[Scept]

We're never letting you live this down. Ever.

[Leo E.]

Cael doesn't deserve Nui.

[Caelun_Niveus]

That spoiled bitch of a whore doesn't deserve anything

[Archer]

But to be spoiled by your love~

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