amishpriest99
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It will have that ugly S.A.V.E. cover on it, but with that price I can deal with it. Looking forward to seeing it!
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It will have that ugly S.A.V.E. cover on it, but with that price I can deal with it. Looking forward to seeing it!
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
True story: I went to visit my (now late) great-grandpa one time and he was chilling with this show on TV.
hell yeah
Thanks, Obama.
Clowns get together with clowns. #kokobest
astrogamer
Member
Nagi no Asukara 14
Doing a bit of catch-up. the 5-year timeskip changes the atmosphere a whole. Its a feeling of sorrow that made me feel sort of sad through the entire episode. The characters changed a lot in some ways but others not so much. Very entertaining
Doing a bit of catch-up. the 5-year timeskip changes the atmosphere a whole. Its a feeling of sorrow that made me feel sort of sad through the entire episode. The characters changed a lot in some ways but others not so much. Very entertaining
As long as theres more Harime. Even if shes super evil. Want to hug.
Hmm. Things are looking up if thats the case!
People dont like it cause its gonzo but I thought the show had a lot of heart to it. Its far from perfect but at 12 bucks you really cant go wrong giving it a watch. It has some unconventional characters in it and some cuties also. It has very dark and very light moments as you will see.
I have no memory of this episode and I can only assume I erased it from my brain.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
It's very unmemorable in general. It does feel like 'generic Detective Boys AO' with maybe just slightly more contrivances than usual.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Onee-chan Came
Who doesn't want to get an older step-sister who is infatuated with you?
I suppose being a 3 minute anime makes it watchable, much like that anime with the kid who looks like an adult so everyone keeps confusing him as a pedo (Recorder to Randsell?), because expanded into 20 minutes like in...
Engaged to the Unknown
... it really does become a bit insufferable after a while.
Also, in a post Non Non Biyori world, I have a bit of a hard time with precocious children nowadays:
Something about how she acts just doesn't seem genuine. Although I suppose it's because she mostly exists only so that the older sister (in law) can try to molest her rather than anything else.
Also, the red girl is "fat". Oh anime!
Who doesn't want to get an older step-sister who is infatuated with you?
I suppose being a 3 minute anime makes it watchable, much like that anime with the kid who looks like an adult so everyone keeps confusing him as a pedo (Recorder to Randsell?), because expanded into 20 minutes like in...
Engaged to the Unknown
... it really does become a bit insufferable after a while.
Also, in a post Non Non Biyori world, I have a bit of a hard time with precocious children nowadays:
Something about how she acts just doesn't seem genuine. Although I suppose it's because she mostly exists only so that the older sister (in law) can try to molest her rather than anything else.
Also, the red girl is "fat". Oh anime!
firehawk12
Subete no aware
To me, it feels a bit like Kamisama Kiss, inasmuch as it has a very shoujo set up. But I really do love that Fukui ben. lol
Onee-chan Came
Who doesn't want to get an older step-sister who is infatuated with you?
I suppose being a 3 minute anime makes it watchable, much like that anime with the kid who looks like an adult so everyone keeps confusing him as a pedo (Recorder to Randsell?), because expanded into 20 minutes like in...
Engaged to the Unknown
... it really does become a bit insufferable after a while.
Also, in a post Non Non Biyori world, I have a bit of a hard time with precocious children nowadays:
Something about how she acts just doesn't seem genuine. Although I suppose it's because she mostly exists only so that the older sister (in law) can try to molest her rather than anything else.
Also, the red girl is "fat". Oh anime!
Mashiro exists to save anime.
Also, the other girl is "Rihoko" fat
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I don't remember which outfit in the show doesn't qualify as this.
So much for all that Hope and Change! What kind of progressive future is this if I can't expect the government to finance my dental escapades in my little sister's mouth?
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Samurai Flamenco 13
No action, all tense. This was pretty good. Which is more than what I can say about KLK right now.
No action, all tense. This was pretty good. Which is more than what I can say about KLK right now.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Kill la Kill 14
Good episode. A LOT of cultural humor/references, though. Maybe a little Japan-centric social commentary, too. Scarf-Ryuko is awesome, and Mako is still best. Not sure what happened in Saganeyama's fight, though. When the scene cut away,
. Then it cuts back and
? How?
Also, wasn't KLK supposed to get a new OP? Is that still happening, or...?
Good episode. A LOT of cultural humor/references, though. Maybe a little Japan-centric social commentary, too. Scarf-Ryuko is awesome, and Mako is still best. Not sure what happened in Saganeyama's fight, though. When the scene cut away,
his forces were losing
suddenly he's winning
Also, wasn't KLK supposed to get a new OP? Is that still happening, or...?
Renge exists to save mankind. Mashiro just saves anime.
episode 16.
there's only two that qualify, and only one has been prominent...
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Or that Gingitsune anime from last season then. lolI've never watched Kamisama Kiss, but I'll take your word for it.
Renge is the all child.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Magical Warfare Episode 2
Far better than episode one was, especially with Twilight stuff. However it feels kind of clear that
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Far better than episode one was, especially with Twilight stuff. However it feels kind of clear that
Gekkou may potentially be the one that cast of his magic and did the magic sword maybe. Though I cant remember his backstory that well from episode one. Or at least its building him up to be someone interesting with the look he gave on the steps
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Inari Konkon, at least what I've read of it, is more of a shoujo romcom (despite being a seinen manga) with a supernatural twist than something like Kamisama Kiss, or especially Gingitsune/Natsume is, where romance is less of a central focus.
Ah, so that's what their accent was? I could tell it was different, not sure what it was though O: it sure sounded cute though
I really like the artstyle and character design for Inari Konkon as well, and the manga is fun, so i'll stick with this for sure
PhantomOfTheKnight
Member
Onee-chan ga Kita - 02
Bipolar: the episode.
Bipolar: the episode.
Ice Lightning
Member
I hope these are just placeholders, but the runtimes for FUNimation's April releases of Cat Planet Cuties and Spice & Wolf differ from previous releases. This happens with re-releases from time to time, right?
Cat Planet Cuties (original) @325min
Cat Planet Cuties (S.A.V.E.) @288min
Spice & Wolf (original S1/S2) @650min
Spice & Wolf (Anime Classics) @630min
Cat Planet Cuties (original) @325min
Cat Planet Cuties (S.A.V.E.) @288min
Spice & Wolf (original S1/S2) @650min
Spice & Wolf (Anime Classics) @630min
KirbYuuYuu
Member
She failed her job the moment she reminded me of Ugly/Cure Ace.
Supaidaman
Member
I remember being hyped to watch this show back when it was starting to air here on Jetix.
Big mistake. Of all episodes that I could watch as a first, I got the one with the dumb wheelchair girl and melodrama.
I had more problems with it than just that honestly.
To me, watching DMC was like watching the "Clueless Gamer" segment in Conan O'Brien, except without the occasional really funny moment coming from Conan questioning something we deem normal in games, or when he's legitimately enjoying himself and something funny happens.
Then there were the final two episodes where they used terms "black metal" and "death metal" interchangeably. I was quite tempted to flip the table there.
If Metalocalypse has taught me anything, it's that heavy metal and all its various genres are a comedy goldmine when you dig deep enough, but DMC's use of it was so shallow that I was quite frankly getting more frustrated with it as each episode went by.
The best AOs, in my opinion, try something really ambitious or outside of the box. One that always sticks out in my mind is an episode in the 400's called "The Uncontrollable Rental Car!" and is essentially the plot of Speed. It's not super amazing or anything, but it was at least enjoyable because it was really different. I feel like anime original episodes in Detective Conan are an acquired taste sometimes i'm actually excited to watch them, haha. Then of course, there's awful ones (like that granny one) which are only fun if you have someone with you to laugh with. It's almost like the interesting part of them is trying to see how they can make them relevant and entertaining inside their little box of limitations.
Unrelated: After the next two-part AO you'll hit a new animation style.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Kamisama Kiss is pretty much shoujo romance. But yeah, I can see how the fact that Inari can change into any other human being would lead to more direct hijinks. KK just has a bunch of sexy man gods chasing after the girl.
Yeah, I haven't had my shoujo fix in a while so I'll probably stick around too. I miss girls constantly monologueing to themselves about every little feeling that they have. lolAh, so that's what their accent was? I could tell it was different, not sure what it was though O: it sure sounded cute though
I really like the artstyle and character design for Inari Konkon as well, and the manga is fun, so i'll stick with this for sure
Yeah, since KK there haven't really been any shoujos worth following so this will make a nice change of pace from the mecha/action heavy past season
Yeah, I think the shoujo romance formula just isn't really my thing, tbh. Well, except Utena but that doesn't really count.
Also, beforehand I thought she'd be able to change into anything, not just other people. Minor complaint, but yeah.Dedication Through Light
Member
Were specials removed? I guess one would have to wait until the new listings have the disc contents added sometime.
ZachDeKoromaru
Banned
Eh, it uses preconceived notions people may have about metal musicians well enough that I don't really feel like being anal about how they don't know the ins and outs of the genre like you and I might. That new Simpsons episode from a couple weeks back though was the worst offender ever though.
Also Metalocalypse is the better of the two shows anyway. Toki is moe as fuck.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Hopefully there's some big/popular shoujo manga that isn't quite big enough to get a jdrama but big enough to get a 26 episode anime coming soon. At this point, after a year of shitty reverse-harem visual novel adaptations (Sorry DTL!), I'm reading for just a plain old "guy constantly saves weak girl" shoujo at this point. lol
That's fair. It's a very specific mode of anime, although I presume the spiritual hijinks part will be what differentiates this show from others.Yeah, I think the shoujo romance formula just isn't really my thing, tbh. Well, except Utena but that doesn't really count.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
All this KLK talk has me so hyped to watch episode 14 tonight.
Still gotta update my AOTY post but KLK is definitely going to be in the top 5 somewhere. Such a great show.
Still gotta update my AOTY post but KLK is definitely going to be in the top 5 somewhere. Such a great show.
Yeah. As I said, I'm really trying to pair down my watching, so anything that's not continuing or an immediate grab is getting dropped. Doesn't mean I think it's bad or anything, and I'll be watching impressions to see if I want to pick it up later.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Yup. I basically did that last season when I was watching Gravity every weekend. lol
hosannainexcelsis
Member
I haven't read the manga, but there's Ao Haru Ride coming up soon, and that's fairly big as shoujo manga goes. There's also Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii in April.
Haha yes, i have nothing against reverse harems but i've been missing those classic fuwa fuwa shoujo tropes with all these more abusive-type vn stuff like diabolik lovers or w/e recently
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Right into my veins please.
Although I'm sure after a few episodes, I'll be complaining about how it's not Reaching You or Say I Love You. lol
The show feels more like Kamichu! to me.
Samurai Flamenco 13
SUDDENLY POLITICS. I can't say I was expecting that at all, which I suppose is why I should have expected it =p Corrupt politicians are the worst, though these ones definitely seem more reasonable than some. Their suggestions actually make sense, in addition to being cowardly and self-serving!
Meanwhile Kaname-san
SUDDENLY POLITICS. I can't say I was expecting that at all, which I suppose is why I should have expected it =p Corrupt politicians are the worst, though these ones definitely seem more reasonable than some. Their suggestions actually make sense, in addition to being cowardly and self-serving!
Meanwhile Kaname-san
gives a motivating speech about the nature of heroism and then suddenly disappears off the face of the earth just in time for the big From Beyond invasion. If he doesn't turn out to secretly be the leader of From Beyond now, I will be disappointed.
So it's... what, Chu2?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Chuu2 is them going back to their delusions! Even the new girl is crazy!
I own most of the stuff getting re-released. Might snag the OG Eureka 7 sets but as of right now only grabbing One Piece Collection 9 to go along with the Nyaruko set (both come out 1 day after my B-Day).
dakkumauji
Member
I hope it doesn't become another Say I Love You.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
I feel like that's pretty true in general. I think with AOs you have a few different categories. On the one hand, you have the cases which try to mimic a normal Conan case, and tend to be of varying quality, but usually not as good as the real thing. Then you have cases which try to be something completely different. They can also be of varying quality, but are at least something new. Then you have the 'Detective Boys do insipid stuff for 22 minutes' ones, which are almost always bad.
Something which tries to use the formula differently has a tougher time of being good, but it can also be interesting to see stories which don't consist of 'three suspects, figure out which did it' or 'break the alibi'. Sometimes you can get something really different, especially because they don't hew to the same formula. There's such a large gap in quality, which can be frustrating, but some of the gems do make it worthwhile.
Samurai Flamenco 13
It's nice to see that, among all the schizoid lunacy, this show still knows when to pull back on the wackiness and manic pacing and take time to build tension. I swear this show is written by someone with multiple personalities.
From Beyond are attacking on Bravely Default release day! THEY MUST BE STOPPED!
It's nice to see that, among all the schizoid lunacy, this show still knows when to pull back on the wackiness and manic pacing and take time to build tension. I swear this show is written by someone with multiple personalities.
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