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Post by Indigo on Mar 12, 2014 0:31:29 GMT
Panty and Stocking: First experience with it was the toilet flood episode. Never. Again.
Steins Gate was really good. It's one of those animes that actually deserve all their hype... I haven't seen the movie yet, though. I always forget about movies...
Into the endless eight I go, soon... Is it worth watching the entirety of that? I was thinking of mostly just skimming through it... I know that the arduous repetition is supposed to make a point, but that's 8 episodes of nearly the same thing and I don't even like rewatching shows I liked until a year or more later.
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Post by dillybar64 on Mar 12, 2014 5:49:56 GMT
I just finished Steins;Gate. I'm not really all that big into anime, but that show was pretty spectacular. I recommend it for anyone looking to scratch that time-travelling-microwave-itch. There's lots of good anime like Steins;Gate, but Steins;Gate easily has to be one of the best time travel science fiction stories out there. Too bad the movie was a waste of time regardless of its high quality. Waste of time? Even if the post series movie has a less satisfying conclusion than the series it follows, I thought that the Schrodinger's Okabe idea was a pretty neat idea. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2014 13:28:22 GMT
There's lots of good anime like Steins;Gate, but Steins;Gate easily has to be one of the best time travel science fiction stories out there. Too bad the movie was a waste of time regardless of its high quality. Waste of time? Even if the post series movie has a less satisfying conclusion than the series it follows, I thought that the Schrodinger's Okabe idea was a pretty neat idea. Well, no one really develops. The series ending and movie ending are identical, everyone is in exactly the same position. EDIT: Claxus it's up to you if you want to watch the endless 8. It's worth going through it at least once if you want my recommendation, every minute spent in the endless 8 makes the disappearance a much better payoff. Otherwise, you'll probably want to watch the first, the last, and a random episode during the endless 8 for the streamlined experience. |
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Post by dillybar64 on Mar 12, 2014 16:53:57 GMT
Waste of time? Even if the post series movie has a less satisfying conclusion than the series it follows, I thought that the Schrodinger's Okabe idea was a pretty neat idea. Well, no one really develops. The series ending and movie ending are identical, everyone is in exactly the same position. What do you mean? Makise Kurisu develops a lot. She is no longer someone who doesn't understand or appreciate what Okabe had to go through. Additionally, their relationship is completely different now that she has more than vague memories of other world lines to base her relationship off of. Their relationship feels less depressing and creepy to me because of this. You say that everyone is in the same position, and that might be true for 80% of the cast, but that's because the movie was all about Makise. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2014 18:27:53 GMT
Well, no one really develops. The series ending and movie ending are identical, everyone is in exactly the same position. What do you mean? Makise Kurisu develops a lot. She is no longer someone who doesn't understand or appreciate what Okabe had to go through. Additionally, their relationship is completely different now that she has more than vague memories of other world lines to base her relationship off of. Their relationship feels less depressing and creepy to me because of this. You say that everyone is in the same position, and that might be true for 80% of the cast, but that's because the movie was all about Makise. I'm still not entirely convinced that the movie necessarily developed anything significantly, but I will grant you that Makise and Okabe's relationship did become stronger as she learnt more about Okabe. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2014 17:45:30 GMT
So I finished Penguindrum and it's easily going to be up there as one of my favourite animes. It's got a lot of humour, great animation, amazing characters, and an emotional story. There's lots of funny visual gags happening all throughout the series that add charm without distracting from the serious moments of the narrative.
It's heavily involved in it's symbolism however, and it uses it's symbolism as plot devices, too, so sometimes there's not a good in-universe explanation for why the world works the way it does. You kind of have to view it in a completely different way to most narratives, focusing on the emotions of the characters rather than the logic of the world they live in. Unfortunately, the show is much better at foreshadowing it's themes and symbolism than it is it's plot twists, so some things will come out of seemingly nowhere.
In other news, Ryuko Matoi is one of the most irritating protagonists I've ever witnissed. And I liked Shinji Ikari. She's such a douchebag. I liked Satsuki more than her at first in that villain loving way that I tend to do, but it's become apparent that despite the show's best attempts, not only is Satsuki a more entertaining and complex character, she's also a more heroic figure better suited to the role of protagonist. I know Ryuko is the only person capable of synchronising with Senketsu (because 'plot') but... that sweetheart deserves much better.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2014 1:11:20 GMT
Marathoned Blood C today, 12 episodes.
Extreme violence enacted by extremely creative monster designs and one of the more awesome anime heroins killing all those annoying anime stock sterotypes in some of the most cathartic, misanthropic, and extreme action scenes (seriously, I have no idea how this got away with a 15 rating, I doubt most adults could stomach this) I've ever seen?
Yeah, I'm sold. Great opening and ending themes, short twelve episodes, hatred for stock sterotypes including the usually ditzy persona of protagionist Saya herself, great music and animation, unpredictable plot...
... boring and obnoxious pacing with a lot of pointless slice of life parts and muddled themes. I question what exactly they were tying to get across. Distinct lack of awesome Saya, shallow depth in terms of themes and characters. I've found myself another guilty pleasure to sit alongside Sword Art Online, Seikon No Qwaser, Highschool DxD, Chaos;Head, and possibly some others.
At least it had ambition, oh, and I found one of the most graphic parts of the show played to benny hill music. That was funny and now I feel like a monster. I wont post it.
EDIT: Oh, and I started watching Samurai Flamenco. The haminess is off the charts! It's like an anime version of 'Kick Ass' except with super sentai/power rangers. And less graphic violence (so far).
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Post by dillybar64 on Mar 21, 2014 14:26:29 GMT
EDIT: Oh, and I started watching Samurai Flamenco. The haminess is off the charts! It's like an anime version of 'Kick Ass' except with super sentai/power rangers. And less graphic violence (so far). Let me know how you feel about that show after you watch episode 7. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2014 15:43:17 GMT
EDIT: Oh, and I started watching Samurai Flamenco. The haminess is off the charts! It's like an anime version of 'Kick Ass' except with super sentai/power rangers. And less graphic violence (so far). Let me know how you feel about that show after you watch episode 7. Will do! I've heard some crazy rumours about the show but I've tried to keep myself spoiler free. |
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Post by Rikuseroth on Mar 22, 2014 14:13:46 GMT
The last episode of Log Horizon season 1 It won't air again till fall  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2014 16:25:51 GMT
Ah... I see why people dislike episode 7 of Samurai Flamenco and the direction it took. I'll give the show the benefit of the doubt for now however, I hear good things about the most recent episodes. Plus I've been so entertained so far.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2014 13:44:21 GMT
Samurai Flamenco is a masterpiece, just finished episode 17, and I doubt it's going to go downhill from here. Every time it looks like the show is about to jump the shark, it's themes, drama, positivity, and action only get better.
The show is about the entropy of enthusiasm, although it doesn't take a cynical approach to Flamenco's heroic intentions. It's also about cultural and media influences, and how they can be forces for good and bad. Even as the show blows up into more and more ridiculous proportions in a manner reminiscent of a russian doll, it's all to aware of the humanity present in the heroes and the villains. This is a show that really needs to be watched.
Divorced of those elements which I choose to remain vague about, the show is still an exciting romp with plenty of humour, drama, and action, strong, relatable characters, with good animation and music (including a second opening by FLOW who did Code Geass openings 1 and 5) and a positivity matched only by Gurren Lagann with half the yelling, catchphrases, and whining.
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Post by Indigo on Mar 23, 2014 18:09:40 GMT
Well, that's because you don't watch enough things like that.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2014 18:48:28 GMT
Well, that's because you don't watch enough things like that. No I simply haven't watched enough fullmetal panic/buso renkin/aqaurion/etc. I watch and enjoy plenty of other anime with positivity in it, even most of the darker shows have optimistic messages. Gurren Lagann is just the most positive anime that I've ever seen. I don't like darker shows purely because I'm sadistic, I like darker shows because I don't always want to see what I want to see. In any case, Samurai Flamenco is a must watch. I actually think that you'd really like it. I'm at episode 20 and the thematic resonance in this series is stunning. |
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Post by Indigo on Mar 23, 2014 19:25:09 GMT
That wasn't my point... Virtually any anime has positive themes one way or another. Full Metal Panic, and even Busou Renkin are unmatched by Gurren Lagann in the full blown positivity department. I'm just saying there's a share of other animes that do focus on border-breaking positivty aspects just as well. Aquarion EVOL being the only appropriate of those you listed, and my primary mention because that show exudes reality-breaking positivity (and music).
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2014 19:53:53 GMT
That wasn't my point... Virtually any anime has positive themes one way or another. Full Metal Panic, and even Busou Renkin are unmatched by Gurren Lagann in the full blown positivity department. I'm just saying there's a share of other animes that do focus on border-breaking positivty aspects just as well. Aquarion EVOL being the only appropriate of those you listed, and my primary mention because that show exudes reality-breaking positivity (and music). So in other words, this conversation was completely pointless. Oh but hey, you mentioned music so I'll share the only part of the Samurai Flamenco soundtrack that I could find that wasn't the second opening, the merely serviceable endings, or a modified version of the first opening. |
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Post by Indigo on Mar 25, 2014 1:44:36 GMT
Okay, asking someone how much they enjoyed the Endless 8 is so stupid, you can't even consider the topic suitable for idle conversation. But if you still wanna know how much I enjoyed some episodes that were just a total repeat of each other, I can tell you this: I enjoyed it, all of it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 8:10:20 GMT
Okay, asking someone how much they enjoyed the Endless 8 is so stupid, you can't even consider the topic suitable for idle conversation. But if you still wanna know how much I enjoyed some episodes that were just a total repeat of each other, I can tell you this: I enjoyed it, all of it. I'll have your medal prepared in a few years... or not. I dunno. I'm glad you got something out of it. |
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Post by Indigo on Mar 25, 2014 8:37:50 GMT
From all I've heard about it being pure torment and people raging and saying you can skip through without missing anything, I was expecting it to be just a bunch of reskinned reruns... Just different clothes and the exact same thing from different angles.
The context was all the same, but aside from a portion of the script that repeats word for word, it was all something new to see and hear every time. Even then, the lines that repeat are even said slightly differently. For the most part, everything besides the context was different every time. I guess I can understand the hate, but I found it interesting and enjoyable to see how the same things and conversations played out differently but with the same result.
One of my favorite things was right after the frog costumes. Kyon starts referencing different mech animes every episode after taking the costume off. "I feel like like Gundam Virtue after it pops its armor off." There was an Evangelion reference, too...
That reminds me, Day of Sagitarius was a really great episode in season 1, and my god, that one censored quote. "It's time to launch the ****ams!" Along with a completely censored video clip of Gundam. So hilarious...
Anyway, I did enjoy that arc a lot, and it makes the final episode really emotional when Kyon finally breaks the loop, with that wonderful song that plays... Almost like the ending to Day of Sagitarius, too.
Koizumi should be the main character, though.
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Post by Rikuseroth on Mar 27, 2014 15:11:03 GMT
The 100 is a great show so far
Arrow is also phenomenal .
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