Animu and Mango thread [Archive] - Page 9

Stoke

07-14-2011, 11:01 AM

Yeah, I spent over 200 dollars collecting Yu Yu Hakusho as they released eight 15 episode sets or something like that, then practically as soon as they finished getting those out the door they actually had season sets (which there were only 4 of) released. I was pissed...

The Yu Yu Hakusho BDs are likely the only thing I'll pick up in this sale. I really shouldn't spend any more money but it's hard to resist picking up nearly the complete series, remastered, for $60.

Xydarc

07-15-2011, 10:46 PM

I snagged Eva 1.11 and 2.22. Can't wait to see them on the Blu-Rays.

Abyssion

07-15-2011, 11:02 PM

The Yu Yu Hakusho BDs are likely the only thing I'll pick up in this sale. I really shouldn't spend any more money but it's hard to resist picking up nearly the complete series, remastered, for $60.

Let me know how they are, if they're decent I might grab one or two seasons. A cheap redip could be nice, though I still never (re)watched Kenshin when the set I ordered came in, and I only watched one episode of Baccano, that show is damn weird though...

You should really like the Eva movies if you haven't seen them already Xydarc! :D

Xydarc

07-15-2011, 11:12 PM

You should really like the Eva movies if you haven't seen them already Xydarc! :D
Just grainy fansubs. They're gonna look great on my HDTV.

Stoke

07-15-2011, 11:41 PM

Let me know how they are, if they're decent I might grab one or two seasons. A cheap redip could be nice, though I still never (re)watched Kenshin when the set I ordered came in, and I only watched one episode of Baccano, that show is damn weird though...

You should really like the Eva movies if you haven't seen them already Xydarc! :D

Amazon delivered the first season today and it looks fantastic. I read this (http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/47331/yu-yu-hakusho-season-one/) review before I decided to jump in and I agree with it whole-heartedly. The relevant part:

Yu Yu Hakusho: Season One is presented on Blu-ray in Native High Definition with three 50 GB discs, each containing 8 to 10 episodes. The AVC 1080p transfers are stunning to behold. The series is presented in the original broadcast ratio of 1:33:1. This set represents the very best in quality transfers that fans can realistically expect to see for classic anime series. Because the show was made in the early 90's there was an opportunity to return to the original film sources and restore the series to the highest quality possible. Unlike recent series (where the animation is often done in SD) the animation has had an opportunity to look every bit as pristine and amazing as newly made anime series. While the series animation may look a bit older compared to recent series the quality is immensely high. One of the joys of Yu Yu Hakusho is undeniably the great animation that remains consistently well-done from start to finish. While these transfers show the occasional specks of dust or minor print damage these moments are few and far between. This is easily the best looking Blu-ray anime release in North America for any classic series available on the format (and it ranks as one of the finest examples, period). The upgrade from the original DVD releases (or the re-released season sets on DVD) is dramatic. The colors have received a dramatic boost and also appear to be more accurate with this set. Contrast is also much better and the overall look is improved with the sheer power of a natural High Definition image. Detail is remarkably sharper. Fans couldn't ask for a better release in the video department and this is one set guaranteed to please even the most demanding of viewers.

Abyssion

07-17-2011, 09:55 AM

Funny how I was wanting these on sale and now almost all of them are.

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Sets 1-4 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=pe_37760_20510510_pe_button/?ie=UTF8&rh=n:2625373011&field-keywords=B004GZZGVI|B0043988IA|B003NE8B4C|B0035LD7 WO%09%20&page=1) are the blu-ray deal of the week, only 19.99 each!

menage

07-18-2011, 06:50 AM

Watched the Epic of Zetbach yesterday. Was ok at best. Generic been there done that with nice boobs.

Wraith

08-02-2011, 07:31 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/cog/nichijou02-20_sm.jpg

Bandai has picked up (http://www.japanator.com/licensing-get-bandai-grabs-nichijou-gosick-more-geass-20053.phtml) the license for Nichijou. Both for the anime and manga.

Mashidar

08-02-2011, 07:54 PM

Read the manga and saw the anime for 5 Centimeters Per Second. Loved it, loved the tale, the artwork, and the overall idea of the film.

Saw this AMV that I think won an award and it fits the feel for the series quite well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAmGg3trrJ8

evilgoodwin

08-02-2011, 07:58 PM

Mashidar temporarily broke the internet :D

Mashidar

08-02-2011, 07:58 PM

Mashidar temporarily broke the internet :D

HA but I fixed it!:D

evilgoodwin

08-02-2011, 08:11 PM

True, true.

I liked it. That's one of the best looking movies I've seen in ages. Good AMV.

My favorite AMV is for Soul Eater. It shows off that, despite the art style, Soul Eater can be seriously FUCKED. UP. Also, it's to Manson's redone version of "This Is Halloween." The off-ness of the song matches the off-ness of the clips.

Oh, and it won an award too :D

Linky Linky! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDOUYBN8W0I)

Wraith

08-02-2011, 09:31 PM

Read the manga and saw the anime for 5 Centimeters Per Second. Loved it, loved the tale, the artwork, and the overall idea of the film. Also check out The Place Promised in Our Early Days, if you haven't already. By the same guy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makoto_Shinkai).

Xydarc

08-09-2011, 09:20 PM

So I've been watching the [gg] fansubs of Sacred Seven. Then episode 5 (http://www.ggkthx.org/2011/08/01/sacred-seven-ep-5/) hits with a new OP. Holy shit, I couldn't stop laughing. I have been known to get my anime nerd rage on when fansub teams change shit to seem clever or for teh lulz, but this change was spot on.

Spigot

08-09-2011, 10:00 PM

Any word on if/when the Last Exile Blu-Ray set is coming out? I just got an e-mail from Amazon.ca that they went ahead and cancelled my order because the thing isn't available anywhere. I know they had a date of May or June here in Canada for the thing (according to the Amazon.ca site) but I think the US site had it listed for much later in the year.

I just hope it does eventually come out.

Wraith

08-09-2011, 10:22 PM

Looked a little and all I found was that the Japanese release date is September 2011, so they likely had to push back the North American release even further. No product pages up on Amazon(.com) or Right Stuf.

Wraith

08-13-2011, 04:16 PM

Last Exile 2 second promo (via ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-08-13/last-exile/fam-the-silver-wing-2nd-promo-streamed)):

YiOYVepzy4M
Director Koichi Chigira, character designer Range Murata, and production designer Makoto Kobayashi are all returning from the first Last Exile anime, but the new person in charge of scripts is Kiyoko Yoshimura.

The story centers around Fam (Aki Toyosaki), a girl from an aerial family, "and her trusted navigator, Giselle, as they pilot their vanship, Vespa, through the free and peaceful skies." The new television series premiered at Anime Expo in Los Angeles in July before TBS screened the first episode at the TBS Anime Festa event on Saturday.

The anime will premiere on television on the CBC, TBS, and Sun TV stations in Japan in October. Funimation licensed the anime for North America.

evilgoodwin

08-13-2011, 05:18 PM

Chills. Literally. Chills.

Also... saw some familiar faces... one especially who is confirmed to be in the new series.

Glee! I know what I'm watching tomorrow!

Spigot

08-13-2011, 09:54 PM

Nice. Further cements my desire to rewatch the original before the year is out. I can't wait for the kids to go to school so I have free time again :)

Xydarc

08-14-2011, 02:11 AM

That looks fantastic. Can't wait to see it.

Karmakin

08-31-2011, 11:41 PM

Anybody else been watching Steins;Gate?

I highly recommend it. Especially if you like time travel and/or Key-esque emotional drama.

evilgoodwin

09-01-2011, 01:56 AM

I've been seeing it pop up a lot recently. I'll have to check it out.

Xydarc

09-01-2011, 06:41 AM

Looks like Tiger & Bunny are heading for the final showdown. What was a goofy "superhero" show has turned into a pretty good adventure.

Darkmatter

09-08-2011, 01:32 AM

I need to pay more attention to the Screen/Page/Song section more often. I've barely given this thread a glancing look despite enjoying a lot of this stuff.

Karmakin is right btw. Steins;Gate is a great show! The story is very complicated so you really have to start from ep 1. It's well worth it though!

Darkmatter

09-25-2011, 10:25 AM

Why so quiet?

Has anyone seen Carnival Phantasm? Seems to just be 4 short episodes but if you know Fate Stay Night, you gotta check it out. Its completely crazy. :)

Wraith

09-25-2011, 11:29 AM

I got Trigun: Badlands Rumble and the Haruhi movie in the mail; haven't watched either yet. Also finished up watching NieA_7. Need to catch up on Nichijou.

Xydarc

09-26-2011, 06:50 PM

Sacred Seven was a pretty fun shonen show, nothing groundbreaking, but it was entertaining. Tiger and Bunny turned out to be pretty good too.

Anything good coming up this season?

bryan

09-26-2011, 11:55 PM

Why so quiet?

Too many harem shows it seems to me, or shows that are just run of the mill. What was stand out last season, and does fall look any better? The only thing I'm looking forward to is the 4th episode of Gundam Unicorn. What about you guys?

ClannerDelta

09-27-2011, 12:14 AM

Too many harem shows it seems to me, or shows that are just run of the mill. What was stand out last season, and does fall look any better? The only thing I'm looking forward to is the 4th episode of Gundam Unicorn. What about you guys?

I'm with you. I looked at the lineup and just gave up. Figured I'd wait on UC. Though Natsume Yuujincho has a 3rd season. Was waiting on it to finish then I'd watch it on Crunchyroll. If you haven't seen it, it has a lot in common with Mushi Shi. Different in a few ways, like having a tiny bit of an over-arching plot, but still a pretty minimalistic episodic pace.

Abyssion

09-27-2011, 12:23 AM

Persona 4 for me! Haven't looked forward to an anime this much since Durarara or FMA Brotherhood.

Spigot

09-27-2011, 05:59 AM

Persona 4 for me! Haven't looked forward to an anime this much since Durarara or FMA Brotherhood.

I hope they don't mess it up.

Well, my son is home sick for the day so I might try to take this opportunity to start watching some Last Exile with him.

Xydarc

09-27-2011, 10:17 AM

Too many harem shows it seems to me, or shows that are just run of the mill. What was stand out last season, and does fall look any better? The only thing I'm looking forward to is the 4th episode of Gundam Unicorn. What about you guys?
Wait. You complain about run-of-the-mill, but look forward to Gundam? O_o

I haven't seen the new lineup yet, but Persona 4 is definitely on my "must watch" list.

ClannerDelta

09-27-2011, 10:22 AM

Wait. You complain about run-of-the-mill, but look forward to Gundam? O_o

Uh, run-of-the-mill compared to harem shows? I'll pretend you didn't say that so we can still be friends. :p

UC has an OK story, but the animation is so much better than everything else out there. It's quite a feast for the eyes. Much like Akira.

Spigot

09-27-2011, 12:16 PM

Woo! My son is now watching Last Exile with me. Mwahahaha.

Speaking of which, what ever happened to the BR version of LE? I had my order on Amazon.ca cancelled by Amazon because they weren't getting it or some such.

bryan

09-27-2011, 12:38 PM

Wait. You complain about run-of-the-mill, but look forward to Gundam? O_o

I haven't seen the new lineup yet, but Persona 4 is definitely on my "must watch" list.

Gundm's production quality is fantastic. Plus it touches on philosophical questions on the nature of war, plus each faction has their own villains and heroes, which I've always liked cause it gave it a more realistic grounding. Not all the 'good guys' are good and all the 'bad guys' are bad.

I didn't like Seed or Wing. But Gundam Unicorn is definitely a few steps above harem shows. Harem shows basic draw is 1 guy with a lot of girls after him, does it get more shallower than that?

Xydarc

09-27-2011, 09:29 PM

Gundm's production quality is fantastic. Plus it touches on philosophical questions on the nature of war, plus each faction has their own villains and heroes, which I've always liked cause it gave it a more realistic grounding. Not all the 'good guys' are good and all the 'bad guys' are bad.

I didn't like Seed or Wing. But Gundam Unicorn is definitely a few steps above harem shows. Harem shows basic draw is 1 guy with a lot of girls after him, does it get more shallower than that?
No, you are right about harem shows. I just feel like Gundam has been re-treading the same "what is the nature of war?" questions for quite some time. If you feel Unicorn is different, I'll give it a look.

Xydarc

09-27-2011, 09:34 PM

Uh, run-of-the-mill compared to harem shows? I'll pretend you didn't say that so we can still be friends. :p

UC has an OK story, but the animation is so much better than everything else out there. It's quite a feast for the eyes. Much like Akira.
Harem shows can be very run-of-the-mill, but still entertain. The problem is that some series can become run-of-the-mill in their own way; like Bleach, Naruto, and especially Dragon Ball.

Edit: Crap, now I sound like a snob. I won't avoid shows that seem run-of-the-mill as long as they entertain me. I just wanted to point out that there can be different definitions of r-o-t-m and we shouldn't point fingers at a single genre and say "that is the definition of run-of-the-mill." Unless we're talking high school slice-of-life.:p

bryan

09-27-2011, 10:02 PM

What would you say are stand out harem shows? I've just never enjoyed them and nowadays with all the blatant fan-service they're only a few steps away from soft porn.

Xydarc

09-27-2011, 11:09 PM

What would you say are stand out harem shows? I've just never enjoyed them and nowadays with all the blatant fan-service they're only a few steps away from soft porn.
Aw, now you've put me on the spot.:o Rosario+Vampire combines harem plus supernatural fish-out-of-water. Dual! Parallel Adventure combines harem plus mecha plus dimension hopping. Rosario has tons of T&A but it made me laugh. Dual is typical mecha action, but I liked the mecha designs and the dimension hopping provided a twist that I enjoyed.

bryan

09-28-2011, 01:02 AM

Both of those aren't bad, but they're not recent right? I never watched Rosario but I believe Dual was at least a decade or so ago, I was still in High School. I enjoyed it, it was kinder gentler version of EVA.

Xydarc

09-28-2011, 08:03 AM

High School of the Dead is the most recent harem anime I've enjoyed. I know most here were turned off by the Torpedoes, but I did enjoy the zombie action.

I know Dual! is old, but it has a place in my anime heart. I can't quite put my finger on why.

bryan

09-28-2011, 08:25 AM

Yeah I enjoyed the torpedoes for a few eps but it got a bit grating midway. More zombie less boobage. Still I enjoyed it too, watched to the end.

Abyssion

09-28-2011, 08:07 PM

I need to find a place to get shows, I really want to see Persona 4 but I don't know where to go anymore. Maybe that Nyaa site or if a sub group I follows does it.

Anyone know exactly when P4 starts up? I know Octoboer, but that's about it.

Xydarc

09-28-2011, 09:08 PM

Abyssion

09-28-2011, 09:53 PM

Try here. (http://tokyotosho.info/index.php)

Fantastic, thanks! Oh man, Persona 4 starts next week and Sentai Filmworks is bringing it to America next year, that's exciting!

Darkmatter

09-30-2011, 09:12 PM

Personally I can't stand amine where the boobs are bigger then the characters head. Its stupid and annoying. Sadly, its also very common. :(

I personally like a good harem show. More for the love story within then anything else, although the comedy can be good if the show isn't just rehashing old shit.

I thought, AMG, Love Hina / (Again), HS of the Dead, and Fate Stay Night were all very good.

My biggest problem with HS/Dead isn't so much the boobs is the completely stupid camera angles thrown in for panty shots. The angles aren't even remotely needed for 9/10th of the scenes.

Anyways, I'm suffering from a bad case of Steins;Gate withdrawl... anything good on?

Xydarc

09-30-2011, 10:07 PM

Darkmatter

10-02-2011, 01:27 PM

Fate/Stay night is harem? I know it was an adult game, but I don't remember every female character being after the main guy. Oh, another harem I liked was Shuffle!

I did start Unicorn and it seems...interesting so far. How many episodes are in this OVA?

I've never watched Shuffle! so I'll have to check it out.

F/SN is kinda harem. I was actually thinking more of the anime then the game. I actually just started the game a few days ago so I don't have any comment on that yet.

I called it harem because there are 3 main female characters who like Shirou, plus 1 loli thrown in for good measure. ;) Theres Saber, Rin, Sakura, and Ilya.

I gotta admit, having seen the anime first I'm having a hard time picturing Saber in an H-scene... Thankfully I don't have to worry about Ilya since theres no such storyline for her (or so I read.) Of course there wouldn't be any problem with an Ilya H-scene since it says right at the start of the game that all characters are over 18 years old. (rolls eyes)

Xydarc

10-02-2011, 01:40 PM

Shuffle! is an odd one. It starts out as a light-hearted harem show, then goes a little dark, then suddenly decides it needs to emphasize its ecchi roots, then goes back to being mostly light-hearted again.

Sorry, Bryan. While Unicorn is really well animated and the mecha battles are cool to watch, I'm not seeing anything new that hasn't been seen in just about every other Gundam anime.

Darkmatter

10-02-2011, 01:47 PM

Xydarc

10-03-2011, 11:29 AM

Sounds interesting. You know what I haven't seen in a while? A "magical girl" anime.

I never had an interest in that card one with the little girl. Actually I think it was Card Capture Sakura. I remember the name cause of the F/SN character.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=12120). You'll never look at "magical girl" anime the same way again.

Darkmatter

10-05-2011, 07:40 PM

Puella Magi Madoka Magica (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=12120). You'll never look at "magical girl" anime the same way again.

Thank-you.

Seika

10-07-2011, 01:20 AM

From the guy that directed Eden of the East, and the Ghost in the Shell SAC series.

009 Re:Cyborg (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-10-04/ghost-in-the-shell-kamiyama-announces-009-recyborg-anime-film)

Color me interested.

Xydarc

10-07-2011, 08:31 AM

Does P4 start this week.

EWolfmanD

10-07-2011, 09:53 AM

The first episode is already out.

Xydarc

10-07-2011, 10:16 AM

The first episode is already out.
Sweet, I'll have to check it out before football on Sunday.

Spigot

10-07-2011, 03:10 PM

I saw a complete series by the guy who did SAC at Best Buy the other day and was tempted to grab it. I forget the name but it was about conspiracies.

Darkmatter

10-07-2011, 07:18 PM

I gotta say, I really enjoyed Puella Magi. I just wish the anime had been longer. :)

Right from the 1st episode,

I knew that little rat was up to something. "Beware of friends baring gifts." Also I thought the origin of witches was pretty obvious but it fit well with the story."

I was actually really surprised when Mami died! I figured she'd get in trouble and the girls would save her, but I didn't expect what happened. I kept expecting them to wish her back to life. I actually liked her character, and really liked the music used during her fight scenes. Her introduction scene was really awesome too. I loved this shot.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/Fireflyx76/Intro.jpg

Also, the song thats used is on the soundtrack.

I also watched Ano_Hi_Mita_Hana_no_Namae_o_Bokutachi_wa_Mada_Shir anai, which I really enjoyed. The characters were really well developed and mostly likable, as well as all completely broken as people. I found the ending quite moving.

Joshkdmw

10-08-2011, 03:53 AM

I have to say, Crackle's dub of Rurouni Kenshin is frustrating for a couple reasons.

1) They labeled it as Samurai X, which is the prequel, and a very different show.

2) The dub they have going is disappointingly bad. This is confusing, as a great dub already exists (I know, I own it).

Also, I recently vintages the lucky star Anime, and really loved it. It was charming irreverence for 21 episodes, then ep 22 and the finale sucker punched you with emotion.

Spigot

10-08-2011, 07:21 AM

Jeez, Josh. Your autocorrect on whatever you're using is making your posts hilariously unintelligible.

Joshkdmw

10-08-2011, 08:44 AM

Jeez, Josh. Your autocorrect on whatever you're using is making your posts hilariously unintelligible.

Fucking Swype fucked me again!

The only word there that's wrong is vintages. Should read "watched." No idea how that happened.

Spigot

10-08-2011, 09:34 AM

Fucking Swype fucked me again!

The only word there that's wrong is vintages. Should read "watched." No idea how that happened.Yeah, that wasn't too bad, but there was one the other day in the Weekend thread (I think) that was all over the place. Made me chuckle :)

Joshkdmw

10-08-2011, 06:17 PM

I can't find it! Enlighten me?

Spigot

10-08-2011, 06:25 PM

I can't find it! Enlighten me?
It was a day or two ago. It was mangled enough that I knew it was being molested by autocorrect.

Darkmatter

10-08-2011, 09:34 PM

I just started watching Mawaru Penguindrum. Its pretty hillarious. :)

Abyssion

10-11-2011, 09:44 PM

Persona 4 (http://www.hulu.com/persona-4) is being simulcast on The Anime Network, but can be viewed for free on Hulu! No need for me to pirate it, hurray!!

bryan

10-12-2011, 12:24 AM

So just watched Eps 1 and 2 of Gundam Unicorn. What incredible mecha action! the story is not bad but I hope it won't be as predictable as it seems to be.

ClannerDelta

10-12-2011, 03:50 AM

Watched Persona 4 on Hulu, I'm cautiously optimistic. Was a good start.

I didn't like Teddy's voice, I guess I found his English one to be perfect for the character. I also found myself noticing that there wasn't that all-knowing dialogue box always recounting every single thing like I was some sort of drooling idiot, that's a plus.

The fight certainly looked good. Especially the little throw backs to the game.

Xydarc

10-12-2011, 06:22 AM

So just watched Eps 1 and 2 of Gundam Unicorn. What incredible mecha action! the story is not bad but I hope it won't be as predictable as it seems to be.
The mecha fights are very very well done. Seems like most of the budget went to them. Everything else was kind of boring, in my opinion. How many more angsty male teenage mecha pilots who question whether or not they should fight do we have to see?

ClannerDelta

10-12-2011, 07:55 AM

The mecha fights are very very well done. Seems like most of the budget went to them. Everything else was kind of boring, in my opinion. How many more angsty male teenage mecha pilots who question whether or not they should fight do we have to see?

Complaining about overused tropes in an anime thread is like complaining about water in the sea. Visuals and an interesting twist are all you can hope for 99% of the time. :p

Though, from your comments, I assume you've not seen many of the Gundam's umpteenbillion spin-offs? If you liked Madoka, you might like Victory Gundam.

That's not a real recommendation. It's such a spiteful show. Everyone dies at the end but most of it is a set up for a much lighter series.

Xydarc

10-12-2011, 11:06 AM

Complaining about overused tropes in an anime thread is like complaining about water in the sea. Visuals and an interesting twist are all you can hope for 99% of the time. :p

Though, from your comments, I assume you've not seen many of the Gundam's umpteenbillion spin-offs? If you liked Madoka, you might like Victory Gundam.

That's not a real recommendation. It's such a spiteful show. Everyone dies at the end but most of it is a set up for a much lighter series.
If you're gonna give me Shinji Akari in a Gundam, at least give him the psychological hang-ups as well. Make it interesting.

I've checked out a lot of Gundam spin-offs, which is probably why I find any new Gundam series boring. Anime is built on a foundation of tropes, but Gundam has to be one of the worst offenders. In my opinion, of course. I like mecha/giant robot shows, but Gundam just isn't for me.

The first episode of Persona 4 was downloading when I left for work this morning. Can't wait to check it out when I get home.

bryan

10-12-2011, 11:12 AM

Xydarc

10-12-2011, 11:30 AM

The angst about war was done way way before EVA man. In the original Gundam. Which sorta started the mecha explosion. Shinji isn't terribly original either, just that the creators dialed it up to 100 (out of 10)
Gundam just seems stale to me anymore. I can understand why the series has its fans, it's just not for me.

Shinji wasn't very original in the beginning, but I'd be hard-pressed to come up with many other characters that have his level of psychosis.

bryan

10-12-2011, 11:38 AM

Yeah no doubt Gundam retreads. It's become old and familiar, that's why I love it.

I enjoyed EVA, but I never warmed to Shinji. Never liked him.

ClannerDelta

10-12-2011, 12:26 PM

I've checked out a lot of Gundam spin-offs, which is probably why I find any new Gundam series boring. Anime is built on a foundation of tropes, but Gundam has to be one of the worst offenders. In my opinion, of course. I like mecha/giant robot shows, but Gundam just isn't for me.

I don't mind that it's not for you. That's cool. The thing is, the settings and stories have ranged pretty far. From having chibi versions as children to Samurai in the Sengoku Era to a weird tournament fighter, etc. So the point of what your saying is more of what I find in contention. Just because I'm having a hard time thinking of a series that's had that much variety. The western ones like Wing and Seed were definitely more of the same, but that's such a small portion.

Now, the protagonist in Unicorn is easily one of the biggest offenders though. He's the biggest let down so far. You can clearly see the meddling of conglomerate chairmen in the story's direction. It's a shame, because a more solid story would have really shown off Unicorn's exceptional animation.

Xydarc

10-12-2011, 01:27 PM

Yeah no doubt Gundam retreads. It's become old and familiar, that's why I love it.

I enjoyed EVA, but I never warmed to Shinji. Never liked him.
Sometimes I wonder if that was on purpose. In many mecha series, they try so hard to make the main character/pilot a likeable guy (kind, goofball, heart of gold, etc, etc.) even though he's wielding a 100-ton death machine and killing everything in his path. It's like Shinji was designed to be the antithesis of that stereotype.

I don't mind that it's not for you. That's cool. The thing is, the settings and stories have ranged pretty far. From having chibi versions as children to Samurai in the Sengoku Era to a weird tournament fighter, etc. So the point of what your saying is more of what I find in contention. Just because I'm having a hard time thinking of a series that's had that much variety. The western ones like Wing and Seed were definitely more of the same, but that's such a small portion.

Now, the protagonist in Unicorn is easily one of the biggest offenders though. He's the biggest let down so far. You can clearly see the meddling of conglomerate chairmen in the story's direction. It's a shame, because a more solid story would have really shown off Unicorn's exceptional animation.
I mis-interpreted what you meant by spin-off. I always figured Gundam shows like 00 and Char's Attack to be "spin-offs." I apologize for my ignorance.

One mecha show that I really enjoyed that seemed to try something different was Zegapain. It did have all the usual tropes, when the big plot-twist reveal came, I was genuinely surprised. Zegapain also featured something that many of the anime shows I've watched did not: a satisfying ending.

evilgoodwin

10-12-2011, 01:37 PM

Deus Ex is the new Gundam Piloting.

"I never asked for this!!"

:P

ClannerDelta

10-12-2011, 01:43 PM

Deus Ex is the new Gundam Piloting.

"I never asked for this!!"

:P

Aaaaand I concede. Internet argument lost. :D

Joshkdmw

10-12-2011, 08:10 PM

I'm gonna say this, because it needs to be said.

The best Gundam series, bar none, was Wing.

bryan

10-12-2011, 08:27 PM

I'm gonna say this, because it needs to be said.

The best Gundam series, bar none, was Wing.

Honestly? I thought it was too soap opera and went a bit too unrealistic sci-fi. What I love about Gundam is that it tries to present it's tech in a very grounded manner. At the very least the mechs don't look too stylized, which was the opposite in Wing.

Joshkdmw

10-12-2011, 10:20 PM

I'll grant it had its sappy moments. Anything involving Heero and Relena was usually meh. But Trowa Barton had a Gundam made of gatling guns that he did backflips in. It's hard to do backflips on the ground, but in a Gundam? It's controlled by a joystick and three buttons!

Lance Uppercut

10-12-2011, 10:40 PM

So I haven't paid much attention to anime lately (too much moeblob bullshit imo). As the creator of this thread, is there anything worth watching anymore in anime that's new?

Joshkdmw

10-13-2011, 12:02 AM

So I haven't paid much attention to anime lately (too much moeblob bullshit imo). As the creator of this thread, is there anything worth watching anymore in anime that's new?

Not until lucky star season two drops.

ClannerDelta

10-13-2011, 03:01 AM

I'm gonna say this, because it needs to be said.

The best Gundam series, bar none, was Wing.

It appealed to me when I was younger, around 10 or so, and I have fond memories. Wanted to go back, watched half the first episode and decided to leave it in the nostalgia vault.

Really, Gundam 00 was a much, much better version of what Wing was trying to accomplish. Better animation, better writing, better set ups, better Gundams. The last one is obviously my preference.

evilgoodwin

10-13-2011, 06:07 AM

You're both wrong. The correct answer is 08th MS Team :P

ClannerDelta

10-13-2011, 07:13 AM

You're both wrong. The correct answer is 08th MS Team :P

Whatever, G Gundam was the best Gundam. It's so awesome it even stutters its own name.

I wasn't saying 00 was the best, just that it did everything Wing was trying to do, but better. ;)

Joshkdmw

10-13-2011, 08:33 AM

Actually, the best Gundam was that one where the mechs were all knights and shit. What was it called?

Right, Escaflowne!

Darkmatter

10-13-2011, 08:35 AM

I never got into mech shows. Not sure why since I like science fiction.

I mentioned some anime I've watched recently in a post on the previous page. Nobody said a peep about them so I'm not sure if nobody is watching those shows or if nobody feels like posting their thoughts on them.

I still have my eyes out for more good shows but it can be a bit of a chore to wade through all the various series out there.

BTW 1 thing I wanted to ask everyone, which subbers do you prefer using and which ones do you avoid, and why?

Xydarc

10-13-2011, 11:23 AM

So I haven't paid much attention to anime lately (too much moeblob bullshit imo). As the creator of this thread, is there anything worth watching anymore in anime that's new?
Try Deadman Wonderland. I loved every minute of it.

Xydarc

10-13-2011, 11:24 AM

I just started watching Mawaru Penguindrum. Its pretty hillarious. :)
Is it about penguins?

Darkmatter

10-13-2011, 12:07 PM

No

...er wait, I mean yes!

Xydarc

10-13-2011, 02:36 PM

No

...er wait, I mean yes!
Death Penguins?

evilgoodwin

10-13-2011, 03:18 PM

Whatever, G Gundam was the best Gundam. It's so awesome it even stutters its own name.

I wasn't saying 00 was the best, just that it did everything Wing was trying to do, but better. ;)

G Gundam: I present exhibit 'A'

Mexico Gundam.

http://flexamail.com/GetImage.ashx?Id=5188

Xydarc

10-13-2011, 04:05 PM

G Gundam: I present exhibit 'A'

Mexico Gundam.

http://flexamail.com/GetImage.ashx?Id=5188
Wait...what?

evilgoodwin

10-13-2011, 04:25 PM

Wait...what?

G Gundam was a robot fighting tournament series for the most part, and most of the Gundams were "themed" around their country.

For example, Canada Gundam was a lumberjack.

I'm serious.

ClannerDelta

10-13-2011, 04:39 PM

Wait...what?

Oh man, that's hardly the only gem in that series. Go hunt it down. It's so over the top.

Xydarc

10-14-2011, 05:53 PM

Mirai Nikki is twisted and awesome.

Darkmatter

10-14-2011, 07:57 PM

Mirai Nikki is twisted and awesome.

Thats funny, thats how I was would describe this weeks Penguindrum. Doesn't seem like any of you guys are watching it though.

Guess I'll have to check out Mirai.

ClannerDelta

10-14-2011, 09:45 PM

I read the Mirai Nikki manga when a co-worker lent it to me. I'm just... not sure how I should take that gesture. Was a cool story though, the problem came about that I couldn't really care about any of the characters though. The world would simply be better off without every single on of them.

Sad backgrounds, sure, but most fucked up people have that. I recommend a look if you really like psychological stuff. Just expect messed up.

Xydarc

10-14-2011, 10:20 PM

Thats funny, thats how I was would describe this weeks Penguindrum. Doesn't seem like any of you guys are watching it though.

Guess I'll have to check out Mirai.
All right, you've guilted me into it.:p

I read the Mirai Nikki manga when a co-worker lent it to me. I'm just... not sure how I should take that gesture. Was a cool story though, the problem came about that I couldn't really care about any of the characters though. The world would simply be better off without every single on of them.

Sad backgrounds, sure, but most fucked up people have that. I recommend a look if you really like psychological stuff. Just expect messed up.
I do like the psychological stuff, I'll have to check it out.

Darkmatter

10-15-2011, 11:44 PM

All right, you've guilted me into it.:p

Woohoo!

Let me know after you've watched an ep or 2. There are definite surprises so if you not sure what to make of the show after 2 eps let me know and I'll check to see if its really "gotten into it" by them. I don't think you'll have any difficulty though.

Darkmatter

10-18-2011, 10:06 PM

Well Xydarc? Did you watch 2 or 3 episodes yet? :)

BTW I know I'm stupidly LATE to the party but I finally remembered that needed to watch Clannad.
*sniff* *sob* FU-CHAN! WHY!? How does this "arc" just end at ep 9 and just move on to something else like someone just said, "Oh yea, and btw, then 'this' happened." I've only seen the preview for ep 10 I have no idea where this goes. All I can say is, touching. sad. I shed true tears. I am going to sleep sad tonight.

Edit: Fuck anyone who doesn't think Dango's are cute.

ShivaX

10-19-2011, 03:20 AM

evilgoodwin

10-19-2011, 03:24 AM

I finally watched the latest Black Lagoon thing. I avoided it since I thought it was all about Roberta and I didn't really care for her that much as a character.

Turns out its about everyone and they actually made Roberta interesting. Now I'll go back to wishing I could watch more Black Lagoon.

I remember hearing about it and realizing that I'd read it in the Manga. I just never got around to watching it.

I really fell off of my Anime habits this past year. I used to watch One Piece every week. Now I'm 12 episodes behind (and only because I watched 4 today :D). Haven't seen new since FMA: Brotherhood ended. I just don't watch things that I have to pay attention to nowadays, but maybe I can get my old habits back as I attempt a long period of sobriety and need to find things to stave off my cabin fever.

Edit: Oh, and when does that new Berserk movie come out? January?

menage

10-19-2011, 10:52 AM

Last Exile is go!

Getting it now, boy I hope it lives up.

Spigot

10-19-2011, 11:07 AM

Last Exile is go!

Getting it now, boy I hope it lives up.
Ooooh! Let me know how it is. I'm still working through the original series again, though I'm trying to watch it with my son so we're taking a while...

Xydarc

10-19-2011, 11:20 AM

Well Xydarc? Did you watch 2 or 3 episodes yet? :)
You didn't tell me this was an incest series. With penguins.

Darkmatter

10-19-2011, 01:47 PM

You didn't tell me this was an incest series. With penguins.

and?

Seriously though, its never taken that form. And other then that kiss in the last scene of ep 1 theres been nothing that hasn't involved the "hat", and that was only 1 scene similar to ep 1.

Xydarc

10-19-2011, 08:40 PM

and?

Seriously though, its never taken that form. And other then that kiss in the last scene of ep 1 theres been nothing that hasn't involved the "hat", and that was only 1 scene similar to ep 1.
I didn't say I was gonna stop watching.;) Episode 2 was enjoyable and I liked the humor.

Darkmatter

10-19-2011, 09:24 PM

evilgoodwin

10-21-2011, 11:44 PM

lol ok cool. :) Ya the humour is great. It stays good too. The penguins are awesome.

Edit: BTW has anyone kept up with the current Bleach filler arc? I stopped watching it after the filler started up so I was wondering if its any good.

The second batch of Bleach filler (Hey, I know we're halfway through a fight, but don't you want to hear THIS story about your favorite characters and something they did in an unspecified time before this? Too bad here it is LOL we'll finish the fight you were watching next year!) is what killed the show for me and made me switch to the manga. Which still drags along. Never thought I'd get tired of a fight that lasted about a year.

So to answer your questions, the filler probably isn't any good. :D

Finally caught up on One Piece. Nice to see them finally start a new arc and not give us filler (I have an unhealthy obsession with people wasting my time) and jump right in.

I should scan my anime folder. I think there's a few dozen series there that I started downloading but never watched :P

menage

10-23-2011, 03:52 AM

Ooooh! Let me know how it is. I'm still working through the original series again, though I'm trying to watch it with my son so we're taking a while...

Just watched it. It's good!:)

It's a bit more light hearted (teenage sky pirates taking down a whole fleet) and standard (evil empire versus princesses on the run), but my god I love the world it's in. It looks great and has a really nice vibe to it.

Edit: BTW has anyone kept up with the current Bleach filler arc? I stopped watching it after the filler started up so I was wondering if its any good.]

I watched the whole damn thing. And while it dragged on for too long like always and the evil guy even gave Aizen a big run for his money which was pretty unbelievable, it sure wasn't as bad as previous fillers (Bound arc uuuuughhhhhh). I watched it for the sake of having something to watch cause anime has been terrible lately.

Now new series I actually have interest in start popping up and I have better stuff to go for. Last Exile will at least replace it for a while. And I'm interested in Mirai Nikki and Phi Brain.

The new arc does seem intriguing though, it looks different

Xydarc

10-23-2011, 10:53 AM

You guys still watch Bleach? o_O

Why?

menage

10-23-2011, 01:24 PM

The last 1-2 years all the other anime was either slice of life, boobs in the classroom or crappy merchandise anime. Nothing interesting at all (except for Deadman Wonderland). At least with Bleach I know what I'm getting. I just need some action and battles. Not talking heads.

This new stuff looks a lot better.

Xydarc

10-23-2011, 06:33 PM

That is true. I doubt Bleach holds any real surprises anymore. Have you been watching No.6? It's different. I like the characters and story so far. And then there's that insane penguin show.

evilgoodwin

10-23-2011, 07:27 PM

That is true. I doubt Bleach holds any real surprises anymore. Have you been watching No.6? It's different. I like the characters and story so far. And then there's that insane penguin show.

I'm actually surprised that they're still going. Aizen and his crew were the most powerful hollows in existence. Anyone after that just doesn't measure up.

Shrinn

10-26-2011, 05:55 AM

There's a new Last Exile? Is it a retelling or a new story set in the same world?

menage

10-26-2011, 06:14 AM

New story mostly, but wasn't Dio in the first as well?? Maybe something like Fullmetal.

bryan

10-26-2011, 07:06 AM

It's set after the events, some time forward. Haven't seen it yet it's on my list.

Xydarc

10-26-2011, 07:30 AM

I have now watched 3 episodes of Horizon and I have no idea what's going on.

ClannerDelta

10-26-2011, 08:09 AM

New story mostly, but wasn't Dio in the first as well?? Maybe something like Fullmetal.

I'm honestly not sure what the story is. I watched the first episode and it had several characters that shouldn't have been there.

Dio dies in the Gulfstream or whatever they called it and the blurry woman in the Princess' flashback looks a lot like Dio's older sister. The man the "evil dude" is talking to in private also appears to be Dio's bodyguard from the first one. So I'm just outright confused.

On the other hand some of the things shown makes it seem like it's set a little while after the events of the first one. So, here's hoping that gets explained. It's really off-putting at the moment.

Xydarc

10-26-2011, 01:51 PM

I've got the first two episodes downloaded and I'm looking forward to new Last Exile.

Also, I think Horizon is trying to break in a new genre: fully clothed fan service.

Darkmatter

10-26-2011, 01:57 PM

Krispy

10-26-2011, 04:30 PM

I rewatched Paranoia Agent in anticipation for my NaNoWriMo project. Man, I really enjoy the story and concept but the lack of a budget is so painfully clear sometimes. You can tell which episodes Kon favored because they don't contain still frames while others will have five minutes of still frames.

Wraith

10-26-2011, 09:16 PM

Talk of new shows reminds me - Crunchyroll has Working!!/Wagnaria!!'s second season (http://www.crunchyroll.com/wagnaria).

Xydarc

10-27-2011, 06:37 AM

I only watched the first ep of Horizon. I'm afraid I don't have enough brain matter left to figure out how to get ep 2... ;)

I never saw the first Last Exile so this didn't really catch my eye even though the story idea seemed cool. I tend to avoid remakes when I haven't seen the original unless I hear the remake is really good.
Last Exile is one of the best anime series I've ever seen. AFAIK, this new series isn't a remake, its a new story in the same world.

I didn't watch Silver Wing last night, as I got into a good game of Dungeon Defenders. I did watch eps 2 and 3 of Mirai Nikki. The ending of episode 3 took a turn for the awesome.

Darkmatter

10-27-2011, 08:49 PM

Clannad After Story ep 16-17.

WTF?

Edit: Finished. Why did they have to make most of the last 1/3 so unnecessarily hard and painful?

menage

10-30-2011, 04:54 AM

Just watched Mirai Nikki 01, so far that's a winner.

Xydarc

10-30-2011, 11:06 AM

Just watched Mirai Nikki 01, so far that's a winner.
Episode 3 convinced me Mirai Nikki is this season's Deadman Wonderland.

The new Last Exile: Fam, The Silver Wing is fucking fantastic.

menage

10-30-2011, 11:28 AM

Xydarc

10-30-2011, 01:41 PM

Yeah, it starts of really interesting, and it's speedy as well. It actualy reminds me of persona more than persona itself does.

Last Exile is good, but I'm really wondering where they're going with the story. The end of ep. 2 was quite a sudden twist. The princess all glowy and stuff. Loved the moon being a ship though
Wait, haven't you seen the original Last Exile? If you had, you would have recognized what happened right away. I was like, oh shit, here we go again. I like the new pilot characters Fam and Gisey. Dio's airship makes me nostalgic too.

menage

10-30-2011, 01:55 PM

evilgoodwin

10-30-2011, 02:05 PM

I have, and know I loved it. It's been 8 years (I always intend to watch it again but it never happens). But I can't remember a lot of the end. I do remember Dio's death though and how fucking awesome that ep was. I still love it though. I'm sticking with this one like I did with FullMetal. That paid of big time.

Ah, FullMetal. That was a great time when it was airing. I should watch it again, just to see Greed kick ass.

Xydarc

10-30-2011, 05:59 PM

I have, and know I loved it. It's been 8 years (I always intend to watch it again but it never happens). But I can't remember a lot of the end. I do remember Dio's death though and how fucking awesome that ep was. I still love it though. I'm sticking with this one like I did with FullMetal. That paid of big time.
Ah sorry. It's only been a couple years since I last saw Last Exile, so it's a little fresh in my mind. This and Mirai Nikki are definitely the shows to watch this season.

Darkmatter

10-30-2011, 08:56 PM

So what sub groups do you guys prefer to use and which ones do you avoid?

menage

10-31-2011, 05:15 AM

In all honesty, I barely look at who's doing what. Just the fileformat and quality is enough for me.

Xydarc

10-31-2011, 01:01 PM

So what sub groups do you guys prefer to use and which ones do you avoid?
Is Shinsen-Subs still around? I have a few shows from them, but haven't seen them do anything lately. I do like [gg] and HorribleSubs. Doki does okay too. I avoid Hadena like the plague. I try not to be too picky, though.

Wraith

11-01-2011, 09:54 PM

re: the new Last Exile:

New Last Exile and Guilty Crown on Xbox (http://www.japanator.com/fight-cavities-new-last-exile-and-guilty-crown-on-xbox-20665.phtml) (Japanator)

Looks like it's also available at Funimation's website (http://www.funimation.com/videos/episodes).

Darkmatter

11-10-2011, 11:08 PM

I was reading a blog on subbers and it linked to some anime game so I clicked a few links just out of curiosity and found this in the sample pics. Keep in mind, this is on the official website for the game.

Oh I should add, NOT WORK SAFE.

http://ftp.clearrave.co.jp/img/product/mosiraba/img/samplecg9b.jpg

Personally, I especially loved the "censoring" if you can call it that. :)

Darkmatter

11-11-2011, 10:44 PM

Is anyone here knowledgeable about the Persona anime series? I've never played the games or seen the anime so I wanted to know if I should jump right in with the current running series or if I should start with a previous "Persona" anime?

Thanks!

Spigot

11-11-2011, 10:57 PM

From what I hear, the current series is quite good and faithful to Persona 4.

The earlier one is awful by all accounts.

Xydarc

11-13-2011, 02:59 AM

ClannerDelta

11-13-2011, 12:52 PM

This one is a nearly direct retelling of Persona 4. So you really don't need any knowledge about the games.

The only part that might throw you is the pacing. It seems to make certain scene transitions with the expectation that you know they've gone to Junes and hopped in the TV without explicitly telling you.

So, if they switch scenes abruptly and they are now in the TV world, just assume they had lunch at Junes beforehand. :p

Spigot

11-18-2011, 08:24 AM

Thought you guys would get a chuckle from this...

http://www.whompcomic.com/comics/2011-11-16-Shmuck-Therapy.gif (http://www.whompcomic.com/2011/11/16/shmuck-therapy/)

Darkmatter

11-18-2011, 08:51 PM

Mmmm I love a good tsundere...

MalReynolds

11-27-2011, 05:54 PM

anyone know where i can watch Darker than black season 2 im poor and cant afford to buy it right now

also i want english subs

Abyssion

11-27-2011, 06:08 PM

anyone know where i can watch Darker than black season 2 im poor and cant afford to buy it right now

also i want english subs

This might work, depending on where you live (http://www.hulu.com/watch/233405/darker-than-black-black-cats-do-not-dream-of-stars)

MalReynolds

11-27-2011, 06:16 PM

wish i lived in the states :(

Abyssion

11-27-2011, 06:23 PM

Ouch, I'm sorry :( How did you like the first season by the way? I didn't like the pacing of it, 10-12 two-parter's kinda annoyed me over time. Season 2 is one long arc but it is half the number of episodes.

MalReynolds

11-27-2011, 06:39 PM

loved the first season so much and have seen the first two episodes of season two but cant even find a torrent im in school and barely have money for anything especially with christmas... love to see it

Darkmatter

11-27-2011, 07:09 PM

You might be able to get it to work if you use a proxy server. Just google it and you should find a few web sites. It just hides where in the world your from.

Also, on the topic of "where can I find..." I was thinking the other day that I should really try to watch Evangilion, or Neo Genesis E, or whatever. Which is my problem, I tried to look it up and I get a ton of different stuff. Does anyone know where I should start, and where I can find a subbed version to D/L?

Thanks!

Abyssion

11-27-2011, 07:46 PM

For Neon Genesis you might want to try out the two new movies that have come out in the past few years, sadly I'm not sure when the last two movies are going to come out. They're really great eye candy and it's kind of a retelling of the original series but on anti-depressants so it's easier to swallow. If you can watch and enjoy those two movies then I would say give the original series a try, but its pretty messed up psychologically.

ClannerDelta

11-27-2011, 09:24 PM

Basically, if you're just going to watch the original. You want to watch through to the last two episodes. Skip those. Then when you get there, watch End of Evangelion. Skip the other movie.

Just be prepared for angst, lots of it.

menage

11-28-2011, 12:44 PM

And lot's of really awesome battles imo. Eva is angsty as hell but hell did that anime deliver on the action when it did at times. Still love those angel designs.

2.22 is awesome.

Joshkdmw

11-28-2011, 07:03 PM

Samurai Champloo on Blu-Ray is on sale on Amazon, or was yesterday.

I recently returned to Rurouni Kenshin, and finally finished it. I didn't care for the final Arc. The whole Feng Shui thing didn't do it for me. But the Shishio Arc was so good it's easy to forgive it.

Darkmatter

11-28-2011, 08:20 PM

its pretty messed up psychologically.

I tend to like messed up, so I may take a small taste of the original. :)

Where do I start with the original series? Is that 1.11, or is that the first movie?

Also, hmm you probably can't answer this question very well without spoilers, but, why skip the last 2 episodes?

ClannerDelta

11-28-2011, 08:24 PM

Also, hmm you probably can't answer this question very well without spoilers, but, why skip the last 2 episodes?

You skip the last two episodes simply because they ran out of money. They aren't really related to the story. End of Evangelion is the actual ending to the story. It's not that the last two episodes are bad story. It's that they aren't story at all.

menage

11-29-2011, 05:27 AM

Yeah, it was kind of a mindtrip in the series in the end. But for my money the end of Eva was nigh on uncomprehensible as well. I really didn't like it.

The new movies are a lot better at telling a story. But you'll miss out you don't watch the series first. Just start with series part 1.

Darkmatter

11-29-2011, 08:13 AM

omgz

as I said in my posts.... I don't know wtf is series 1. Is it 1 season or more? Whats its exact name? CAUSE THERES TO MUCH F'KING EVANGOCRAP OUT THERE!!!!!!!!1!!!

AH , I feel better now, thanks.

Seriously though, I'm lost. I understand End of E is the "end" but what are:

Evangelion 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Evangelion 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone

Evangelion 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance

Rebuild of Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion TV

Neon Genesis Evangelion Directors Cut

Neon-Genesis-Evangelion Remastered (I know what "remastered" means but exactly what was remastered??)

Evangelion ReDeath Redux

Rebuild of Evangelion

Evangelion Death and Rebirth

Evangelion@School

I mean, seriously? How the fuck is anyone new suppose to make sense of all that? Its like a very bad, or very sick, joke... :(

I need to know what is what, and also, which would be the best quality of each. Such as, the original series, with all the original episodes, but maybe remastered? I dunno, I'm just guessing. I'm just so very confused.

Please... save me.

or kill me. ;)

menage

11-29-2011, 08:52 AM

Eva TV is the first. Start there. 24 epiodes

Remastered is the same, but remastered for dvd, I heard the dvd versions were fucked otherwise with weird skipping issues because of the transform to tape -> I even heard they lost the mastertapes but that may be hogwash. No clue how the dvd looks btw.

Rebuild is the combined name for the new movies, 1.11, 2.22, etc. They retell the story but it's an alternate version of the story, so it doesn't play out the same way. It's better imo, but because of it containing a lot of the 24 initial eps it's more fun to watch the series first. They do look great though.

Wraith

12-04-2011, 07:40 AM

Right Stuf is doing their 12+ Days of Savings (http://www.rightstuf.com/rssite/main/news/individual/?ForumThreadName=FT0000003065&ReturnTo=Main). New items added to the sale every day through Dec. 12.

TheSilentDeath

12-05-2011, 10:01 PM

After taking a few seasons off from watching any anime that was airing in Japan I've finally plunged back in this season, though that is mainly because of Persona 4 the Animation. Took me a while to catch back up with Last Exile since the first couple episodes weren't doing it for me like the original series but the last couple of episodes have been much better. Also been watching the new Gundam (it's ok, nothing groundbreaking) and Horizon. I will say that the plot in Horizon is moving ridiculously slow but it has its hooks in me. All in all, it seems to be a good fall season for anime fans.

Also found out that it looks like Eva 3.0 is set to release, in Japan, in the Fall of 2012.

Joshkdmw

12-05-2011, 11:46 PM

They're going to make a couple new episodes of Rurouni Kenshin, and there are plans to make a live-action movie.

Fuck, I'm excited.

menage

12-06-2011, 03:58 PM

They're going to make a couple new episodes of Rurouni Kenshin, and there are plans to make a live-action movie.

Fuck, I'm excited.

Oooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I really hope they base the movie on season 2 style stuff. Season one took a while to get going but that build up to the carnage that followed probably made it even more awesome.

Damn, now I want to watch it again. Wish I was 15 again with nothing to do.

Abyssion

12-06-2011, 04:08 PM

Also found out that it looks like Eva 3.0 is set to release, in Japan, in the Fall of 2012.
It's about time! I thought 4.0 was supposed to be released shortly after 3.0... I guess they better do another season of Panty and Stocking so they can get 4.0 out sooner.

Oooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I really hope they base the movie on season 2 style stuff. Season one took a while to get going but that build up to the carnage that followed probably made it even more awesome.

Damn, now I want to watch it again. Wish I was 15 again with nothing to do.

I bought the entire series earlier this year, I haven't found the time to watch it yet. :(

Joshkdmw

12-06-2011, 06:17 PM

Oooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I really hope they base the movie on season 2 style stuff. Season one took a while to get going but that build up to the carnage that followed probably made it even more awesome.

Damn, now I want to watch it again. Wish I was 15 again with nothing to do.

I'm kinda hoping they do a live-action version of the Samurai X trust and betrayal arc.

TheSilentDeath

12-06-2011, 11:10 PM

It's about time! I thought 4.0 was supposed to be released shortly after 3.0... I guess they better do another season of Panty and Stocking so they can get 4.0 out sooner.

I think that is still the plan but the promo that played during 2.0's network tv premiere in Japan just said 3.0 in the fall of 2012.

TheSilentDeath

12-07-2011, 02:24 PM

Double post but seeing as it has been over 12 hours that means new post.

Anyway, I've been meaning to pick up Eva 1.11 on blu-ray since I own the 2.22 but I hadn't seen it for less than 20 bucks anywhere. So I was browsing Amazon and noticed they had it for $9.99 and I had a 10 dollar gift card so I went ahead and picked it up.

Wraith

12-10-2011, 11:43 AM

Fullmetal Alchemist deals on Amazon. They're price matching Right Stuf on Brotherhood vol. 1 & 2, but also have great price on 3 & 4, decent price on 5. Plus original series and movie for pretty cheap.

Brotherhood (blu-ray):

Part 1 (http://www.amazon.com/Fullmetal-Alchemist-Brotherhood-Part-Blu-ray/dp/B0035LD7WO/) $17.99
Part 2 (http://www.amazon.com/Fullmetal-Alchemist-Brotherhood-Part-Blu-ray/dp/B003NE8B4C/) $17.99
Part 3 (http://www.amazon.com/Fullmetal-Alchemist-Brotherhood-Part-Blu-ray/dp/B0043988IA/) $18.49
Part 4 (http://www.amazon.com/Fullmetal-Alchemist-Brotherhood-Part-Blu-ray/dp/B004GZZGVI/) $18.49
Part 5 (http://www.amazon.com/Fullmetal-Alchemist-Brotherhood-Part-Blu-ray/dp/B004W75BVU/) $28.99

DVD versions can be had for a bit less (except Part 1, which is a few bucks more).

Original Series (DVD):

Season 1 (http://www.amazon.com/Fullmetal-Alchemist-Complete-Viridian-Collection/dp/B003SPDSA8/) $16.99
Season 2 (http://www.amazon.com/Fullmetal-Alchemist-Complete-Viridian-Collection/dp/B003VQO4W0/) $16.99

Conqueror of Shamballa:

Blu-ray (http://www.amazon.com/Fullmetal-Alchemist-Movie-Conqueror-Shamballa/dp/B001GXRVVG/) $10.49, DVD (http://www.amazon.com/Fullmetal-Alchemist-Movie-Conqueror-Shamballa/dp/B000FS2VZO/) $12.97

Darkmatter

12-11-2011, 03:09 PM

I finally got around to watching Panty & Stocking. Pretty crash/funny shit. Except for ep 5, that was gross. :( The end of the last ep made me do a big "WTF..."

Lets see, what else.... I watched Blood-C, which was wayyy to slow for the first half of the show but a lot better in the 2nd half. I also watched Working!! up to s2 ep 4 or 5. Right now I'm trying to d/l Elfen Lied but theres not a lot of seeded torrents for older shows. I generally check to see which subber was considered the best for that show and then try to find that version or the next best one. Unfortunately the older the shows are the harder it is to find it.

I've d/l'd a fair bit of stuff this month so I'm waiting till my new month starts to watch Evangelion.

What have you guys been watching lately? I am saddened that this thread is so quiet considering the number of people on CoG. :( Is there some sort of anti-anime movement that I'm not aware of? For the size of the site there doesn't seem to be that many people interested in this thread. :(

Spigot

12-11-2011, 03:45 PM

I haven't watched anime on a regular basis for years. I love it, but just haven't had the time to keep up with new stuff and even my vow (yearly) to rewatch Last Exile always fizzles out due to lack of time.

But I'm hoping that with my game deluge wrapping up and my having a lot more free time over the winter I will be able to start watching anime again. I also haven't had my rental guys send me anything from the anime pile lately :(

evilgoodwin

12-11-2011, 04:10 PM

My habits just changed. I used to lie in bed watching hours of subtitled new anime and doing nothing else. However, I developed the habit of watching TV while on the laptop, and it's REALLY hard to pay attention to subtitles unless you're actively reading them. Maybe I'll try to start watching again while I eat lunch, like I used to.

Darkmatter

12-11-2011, 04:16 PM

I've actually been giving serious thought to trying to learn the language. Not so much so I can watch shows and do other stuff (although that would be great) but more out of interest. I don't watch a lot of TV anymore so I've been using this chance to catch up on shows I've missed over the years. Maybe I'm a lifer? I'm 35 and I'm still watching this stuff so I doubt I'll change anytime soon. ;)

Edit: I actually plan to buy one of these (http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=66258&vpn=NX-500&manufacture=Nixeus) once some reviews come out for it. Watching show on my TV while sitting on the couch will be a lot more relaxing then in front of the computer. This is suppose to be the first one that can play 10bit video files, which is pretty much what all the subbers are releasing these days. It doesn't come out till the middle of the month so I have a few more days to wait. :)

In case you don't want to click the link, its called the Nixeus Fusion Xs Media Player.

Xydarc

12-12-2011, 05:26 PM

What have you guys been watching lately? I am saddened that this thread is so quiet considering the number of people on CoG. :( Is there some sort of anti-anime movement that I'm not aware of? For the size of the site there doesn't seem to be that many people interested in this thread. :(
Skyrim.

I have started watching Guilty Crown, which seems to be a decent shonen show so far. Alliteration!

Lance Uppercut

12-18-2011, 09:36 PM

I've been watching Gundam AGE, which is the first new animu that I've seen in a long time. It's not bad, maybe a little too derivative, but it's expected since it's meant to be a throwback to old school shonen shows.

I've been waiting for this recent moeblob craze to fizzle out, so we can see some honest to goodness hotblood shonen shows again.

ClannerDelta

12-18-2011, 09:44 PM

I'm curious, if you like hotblood shows, have you watched Tengan Toppa Gurren Lagann?

Lance Uppercut

12-18-2011, 10:00 PM

Seen it, loved it. I used to be pretty current with the anime seasons and all, but for the last several seasons there's been absolutely nothing that I'd want to watch. The last show I followed regularly before AGE was FMA Brotherhood.

bryan

12-18-2011, 10:26 PM

Yeah harem and moeblob stuff are all the rage at the moment. AGE is ok but having just the latest episode of Gundam Unicorn it's hard to reconcile the stylistic differences.

Darkmatter

12-29-2011, 07:14 PM

I just finished EVA TV, End of, 1.11 and 2.22...

WUT?

evilgoodwin

12-29-2011, 07:28 PM

I know, right? :D

The last battle in 2.22 is INSANE.

Darkmatter

12-29-2011, 08:58 PM

Abyssion

12-29-2011, 09:31 PM

Urizen

12-30-2011, 12:21 AM

Watching FMA-Brotherhood for the first time. Halfway through it, and enjoying a lot more than I thought I would. So many forums and posters put in their favorites list, and I'm impressed so far. I have my doubts over whether they can sustain the pace and tension, and give me a satisfying conclusion...maybe that's more to do with how much I'm enjoying it.

Darkmatter

12-30-2011, 12:48 AM

True words. The more you like a show the bigger your expectations.

I just remembered something I wanted to ask. (1 of 10,000 questions)

What was with the end of End of Eva with Shinji strangling an apparently catatonic Asuka?

evilgoodwin

12-30-2011, 02:52 AM

I can't remember a recent show that I've loved as much as FMA: Brotherhood.

Darkmatter: I can not answer your question, because just trying to figure out a logical response is making my brain hurt.

Darkmatter

12-30-2011, 06:12 PM

Oh I also watched Elfen Lied which I enjoyed quite a bit. I just wish there had been more of it since they left quite a few things unanswered.

menage

12-31-2011, 04:09 AM

I don't understand why they changed so much. Throwing in a new girl especially. She doesn't even get any air time. And they add a lot more character dev to Rei, which I really like, but its strange that they're doing it in the movie when they had all that extra time in the TV shows but never used it for her.

The new girl will probably get more airtime in 3.33 and 4.44. The way I see it, these rebuilds pull a FMA to FMA Brotherhood. Matching timeline until a big split and then it just becomes a totally other story. Which I think is great.

Watching FMA-Brotherhood for the first time. Halfway through it, and enjoying a lot more than I thought I would. So many forums and posters put in their favorites list, and I'm impressed so far. I have my doubts over whether they can sustain the pace and tension, and give me a satisfying conclusion...maybe that's more to do with how much I'm enjoying it.

Oh yes they can, damn that series was just too much awesome. Makes a lot of anime lame in comparisson.

I [icked up Lelouch again, I kinda dropped it at the start of R2, but I watched 2 new ones just now. Also one of the best still, especially in it's ways it can still surpise storywise.

Urizen

12-31-2011, 07:12 AM

Oh yes they can, damn that series was just too much awesome. Makes a lot of anime lame in comparisson.

Thanks for that. All I needed to hear.

CES

12-31-2011, 12:24 PM

Everytime I think of Rebuild this comes to mind...

http://i42.tinypic.com/27xi5cg.jpg

The Rebuild stuff is full of not very subtle implications that instead of a retelling it's more of a do-over. Who triggered it isn't very clear yet though if you watch carefully it's probably one of two people.

I tried to watch AGE and the characters are too damn cutesy even by recent Gundam standards.

Abyssion

01-01-2012, 07:33 PM

The Rebuild stuff is full of not very subtle implications that instead of a retelling it's more of a do-over. Who triggered it isn't very clear yet though if you watch carefully it's probably one of two people.

Well I always saw it as more of a sequel to the original series, but so far it is acting like more of a do-over and less of a sequel. I'm hopnig that will all change for the last two movies considering the ending of 2.0.

That said, the last of the new Eva films will be released in 2013!! (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-12-31/final-evangelion-remake-film-to-open-in-2013)

Darkmatter

01-01-2012, 09:48 PM

Shit I should have waited 1 more year before watching any of this.

I find the title of 3 rather ironic.
"You Can (Not) Redo"

I really enjoyed watching it all though. I wish there was more for me to see because I just feel like theres so much more that I need to absorb. After watching all of it (so far) I'm left with a rather empty, depressed feeling that is begging for more. :(

I really enjoyed the song and sequence that played when Rei merged with Lilith. Although returning to Earth at the very end with Asuka but not Rei (or to a lesser extent Misato) is what made it feel empty to me (I think).

So I'm curious, on top of any comments on what I just typed above, what other anime out there has left a strong impression on you? What sort of impression did it leave (taking into account possible spoilers).

menage

01-02-2012, 04:38 AM

The anime that left a big mark with me are generally the classics.

Kenshin was freaking amazing, some of the battles almost made me pump my fist in the air jumping up and down on the couch.

Last Exile was probably the finest of the lot that wasn't that battle oriented. It was just a beautiful experience which really felt like I was watching something special.

Fullmetal Alchemist and Brotherhood (both were really good but brotherhood is superior imo). Evangelion is a given for me as well. Geass is great.

I really enjoyed Scrapped Princess and Rahxephon as well. Bleach is my goto anime and a lot of my friends watched it so it was nice discussing it.

Movie wise. Akira, Venus Wars ( I must have watched that movie 30 times), Project A-ko, Howls Moving Castle, Mononoke, Spirited Away all got repeated viewings

Spigot

01-02-2012, 07:15 AM

Mmm... Last Exile.

Zecon

01-03-2012, 09:25 AM

Went to see Dragon tattoo and saw a poster for the second FMA movie coming to theatres later this month.
looking forward to it

menage

01-04-2012, 02:10 AM

Huh, second movie? Based on Brotherhood?

Urizen

01-04-2012, 02:40 PM

So, the wife and I finished Brotherhood and liked it a lot. I did not enjoy the pacing for the final third of the series. I feel like characters were jumping around a little too much, and then the final battle dragged at times.

That said, the relationship between Ed and Al is one of the richest conceived.

I'd say it's not too far behind Avatar: The Last Airbender, which is damned high praise in my book. Avatar's pacing was flawless and its universe and magic better defined. But it never hit the depth and seriousness Brotherhood hit.

I think Ergo Proxy or Mushishi should be next.

Zecon

01-04-2012, 07:50 PM

Huh, second movie? Based on Brotherhood?

Its called " The sacred star of Milos" and theres a trailer on youtube.
It looks more like a movie departed from the series, maybe taking place before the homunculus show up.
Its showing locally on the 25th at 7, though the trailer just says january, so I dunno if the showings are the same.

Abyssion

01-04-2012, 08:41 PM

Wraith

01-04-2012, 08:58 PM

I probably would have even bought K-On! on blu-ray, if it came out in one set at, say, $50. I mean, Breaking Bad seasons are like $40 retail, I can't really justify 4 x $25+.

And would have preferred Gundam 00 on blu-ray, too, since I watched it originally in HD, but did buy the DVDs.

Abyssion

01-04-2012, 09:04 PM

Thats the thing, even Sentai Filmworks has been releasing complete season/series sets for around 50-60, they have super reasonable prices and some of them seem like quality series (I would defintely get Canaan and Angel Beats). I would've bought K-ON on DVD since I didn't feel it was necessary to have it in HD. But I would have paid more than what I did (their limited editions kinda sucked for G00 and Geass, they only ever came with manga -_-) for my DVDs just to have them in the same format when I downloaded them. It looked damn good.

menage

01-05-2012, 12:24 PM

Its called " The sacred star of Milos" and theres a trailer on youtube.
It looks more like a movie departed from the series, maybe taking place before the homunculus show up.
Its showing locally on the 25th at 7, though the trailer just says january, so I dunno if the showings are the same.

Cool, thanks. I love me some more FMA, even if movies from series usually aren't in the same league.

CES

01-05-2012, 02:21 PM

So is anyone else surprised that Bandai Entertainment is done bringing anime over to the US? I'm not really surprised considering how they were doing things. Really, a bluray release of K-ON and not Gundam 00 or Code Geass? (and let's not forget four 3 episode sets for the whole first season of K-On *eyeroll* dummies...)

Frankly it'll be no great loss. The fansub groups (at least for Gundam) have been kicking ass recently.

Edit: Actually, it's a bit of a shame Turn A won't see a western release.

Darkmatter

01-08-2012, 09:50 PM

Anyone know yet what shows they plan on watching this season?

Mashidar

01-08-2012, 10:26 PM

Anyone know yet what shows they plan on watching this season?

Well for the most part I tend to watch everything on Crunchyroll these days.

Bleach i might follow again, although I really have not kept up with it as of late.

Fairy Tail I've really enjoyed and plan on keeping up with that title.

Fate/Zero I've loved watching and hope it keeps on going.

The new title that I've picked up so far is the final season of zero no tsukaima. It's been a guilty pleasure show the last 3 seasons that it aired so I feel I have to watch the final season.

TheSilentDeath

01-10-2012, 02:22 PM

Just watched the first episode of Mobile Suit Gundam: UC and absolutely loved it. Kinda sad that the end of the series won't make it to the States outside of imports (or torrents), but the prices they were asking for the Blu-rays were ridiculous. I mean, I want to give them my money for it but at $50 an episode well let's just say that I can take that money and put it in other things that give me more bang for the buck.

bryan

01-10-2012, 05:30 PM

Bleach has become an uninspired mess, I gave up on it. Fights take five episodes to resolve, that's way too long. And this isn't Ichigo fighting either.

I really love Gundam UC. The plot is not perfect but the animation and the mecha is fantastic. I'm hoping for some sort of boxed set at the end of the series.

menage

01-14-2012, 03:01 AM

Anyone know yet what shows they plan on watching this season?

I'm still playing catch up from last year. And I'm watching Lelouch 2 now. That has to be finished first.

Brave 10 and Lagrange look allright I guess. But after this it's either Mirai Nikki or Last Exile 2.

Darkmatter

01-14-2012, 04:53 PM

This season seems pretty lacking. I'm currently watching Code G 2 also as well as sampling some other shows. I'll watch this last season of Zero since I watched the other 2 but I'm not all that optimistic. I saw Lagrange and Aquarion as well as Another and Kill me Baby. Out of those I can only say that I'll be watching Another. :( Oh I also saw the "pirate girl" ep 1 and Symphogear or whatever. I still think I'm missing 1 but I can't remember.

BTW I want to vote Kill me Baby as having the most annoying opening song ever.

Stoke

01-15-2012, 01:27 AM

A bit too early to tell for sure for me but I enjoyed the first episodes of Daily Lives of High School Boys and Rinne no Lagrange. I've yet to watch Moretsu Pirates but I'm not hopeful. Already dropped Symphogear, not sure what I thought I was downloading but it sure as hell wasn't that.

I'd trade them all to speed up the next season of Fate/Zero though. It's so much better than Stay/Night.

Xydarc

01-15-2012, 10:12 PM

The last episode of Guilty Crown felt more like a mid-season cliffhanger than a season finale. I need to catch up on Mirai Nikki.

Brave 10 seems...cliched, but could be entertaining.

Darkmatter

01-16-2012, 05:05 PM

Finished Code Geass R2. I really enjoyed the series though I was a bit surprised by the end since I thought I had read somewhere that a season 3 was going to come eventually.

Angie7F

01-20-2012, 09:00 AM

Now watching Aquarion EVOL, just finished reruns of Black Butler.

Dorkandproudofit

01-20-2012, 12:27 PM

Question: If Kenshiro (Fist of the North Star) fought John McClane, Ken would undeniably win. But would John actually die?

Sorry, I just can't get that out of my head.

Xydarc

01-21-2012, 11:29 AM

Finished Code Geass R2. I really enjoyed the series though I was a bit surprised by the end since I thought I had read somewhere that a season 3 was going to come eventually.
Code Geass started slow for me but turned into something great, and I thought the ending was pitch perfect. While I'd like to see other stories in that universe, I'm glad they ended the series before it could jump the shark.

Rinne no Lagrange is the mecha anime I've been waiting for. I like how they got the pilot's "self-doubt" issues out of the way by the 2nd episode.

Darkmatter

01-24-2012, 10:29 AM

I've been enjoying Rinne no Lagrange so far. Another is also turning out pretty interesting. Pirates has been a bit slow but I think that'll turn around now.

Angie7F

01-25-2012, 08:00 PM

I think Horizon in the middle of nowhere has become my one of my favourite series...

Urizen

01-25-2012, 11:29 PM

I think Horizon in the middle of nowhere has become my one of my favourite series...

Ever...? Or currently?

Darkmatter

01-26-2012, 12:32 AM

Xydarc

01-27-2012, 11:24 AM

wait wait wait... isn't that the one where all those crazy people do all those crazy things, in the first episode... lol

What do you like about it? Most of the comments I've read about it says its random and crazy, and not in a good way.
It's random and crazy and not in a good way. I was disappointed in it. Symphogear is pretty fun and the wait for the next ep of Rinne is killing me. Not sure what to think of Another yet, it really hasn't grabbed me.

Angie7F

01-29-2012, 06:01 AM

Ever...? Or currently?

currently.
I dont think anything will ever top my love of Evangelion.
Cant wait for the third movie release this year.

Xydarc

01-31-2012, 04:36 AM

I want to like Another, but damn does this show move slow. Took til the end of ep 3 for someone to die.

Angie7F

02-02-2012, 09:01 AM

I need Aquarion EVOL to speed things up...
I love Zessica though.

Wraith

02-06-2012, 07:48 PM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6833418271_a2fbd5a3f9_b.jpg (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6833418271_8a596e7d8c_o.png)

Source (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=24836790)

Xydarc

02-07-2012, 03:57 PM

what is this i dont even

Darkmatter

02-07-2012, 07:47 PM

what is this i dont even

Seriously?

If you have any shame you won't ever show yourself in this thread again! ;)

Xydarc

02-07-2012, 09:51 PM

So, is it fan art or did they actual make a manga based on the Evas getting a band together?

Abyssion

02-07-2012, 09:55 PM

It's gotta be fan art since it is mimicking K-ON! I thought it was funny...

Wraith

02-07-2012, 10:03 PM

Fan art. Specifically, Eva / K-on! crossover fanart.

Abyssion

02-08-2012, 08:53 AM

Oh, I forgot that Bleach is starting its final Arc this week. It'll probably take a year and a half to finish :p

evilgoodwin

02-08-2012, 01:26 PM

Oh, I forgot that Bleach is starting its final Arc this week. It'll probably take a year and a half to finish :p

Ah, an optimist!

They better bring back Grimmjow. I think he's still alive. Probably number 1 now.

bryan

02-08-2012, 04:52 PM

Final? As in no more after this is done? Where'd you read that?

Abyssion

02-08-2012, 06:01 PM

Final? As in no more after this is done? Where'd you read that?

The place that I read my manga on mentioned it on their facebook deal.

Here's the page stating it. (http://mangastream.com/read/bleach/36615093/6) Of course it is a translation, but I would assume it's accurate. Unless it's a ploy by the author...

Edit: Also an article from anime news network. (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-02-01/tite-kubo-bleach-manga-to-enter-final-arc)

Angie7F

02-09-2012, 08:29 AM

I just totally saved that picture of Gelion! LOL
You made my day!

bryan

02-09-2012, 09:52 AM

Hope so, the guy has ran out of steam, the last arc was boring as heck.

Angie7F

02-11-2012, 12:41 AM

Hope so, the guy has ran out of steam, the last arc was boring as heck.

there is a thread in 2chan called "Settings that authors seem to have been forgotten about in Anime/Manga" and BLEACH, Naruto, and everything Togashi has so many examples its amazing.

But I guess it sucks when there are too many people involved because you work has become too famous, and becaue of that you can't end it even if you wanted to (TV contracts etc)

bryan

02-11-2012, 01:06 AM

Naruto is not too bad tho. The manga is going at a decent clip. It's fights are decent still and any that last beyond a few chapters are the main guys. In Bleach, EVERYONE had a fight in the Fake Karakura Arc and it got old. Seriously the fighting went on for a year straight or something. I was thinking the saving grace would be to see it all animated, but no they skimped on that too.

evilgoodwin

02-11-2012, 01:46 AM

TheSilentDeath

02-11-2012, 02:52 AM

It'll probably take a year and a half to finish :p

The last arc ran about a year whereas the previous either ran for a hell of a lot longer than that. Kubo knows how to pointlessly draw out arcs when he wants to.

Also seeing as this last arc seems to be about a war with Quincies, well that's the current rumor, it could be interesting.

bryan

02-11-2012, 09:57 AM

Yeah I'm hoping this being the final arc we'll see Kenpachi and Kyoraku's bankai. I don't know if Kubo can come up with anything cool tho - the finale to the last arc was just a giant Getsugo.

Darkmatter

02-11-2012, 03:46 PM

So, in the anime, their in the very early stages of the 2nd last arc? Which so far hasn't be all that interesting...

evilgoodwin

02-11-2012, 03:49 PM

So, in the anime, their in the very early stages of the 2nd last arc? Which so far hasn't be all that interesting...

It won't be. :P

Bleach really lost steam quickly after the Soul Society arc. I don't know why, but I never really cared about anything that occurred afterward.

Abyssion

02-11-2012, 10:35 PM

I found out today that the site I go to for manga was asked by Viz to stop posting scanlations of Naruto/Bleach etc. I guess I have to find some place else to check out.

Stoke

02-11-2012, 11:53 PM

I found out today that the site I go to for manga was asked by Viz to stop posting scanlations of Naruto/Bleach etc. I guess I have to find some place else to check out.

It's unfortunate, but I have no doubt there will be several alternatives by the time next week's chapters are out. Most of these places seem to live and die based on the big 3's availability.

So I managed to kick depression in the ass and finally enjoy something once again. This past week I've watched all of Steins;Gate and Mahou Shojo Madoka Magica and both were excellent. I avoided Madoka for a long time because of the way it looks but I'm glad I finally gave it a chance. It's only 12 episodes and it is not your standard magical girl anime. It's...much darker. Well worth a look.

Karmakin

02-12-2012, 12:53 AM

It won't be. :P

Bleach really lost steam quickly after the Soul Society arc. I don't know why, but I never really cared about anything that occurred afterward.

The Soul Society Arc was much much deeper than anything else in the series. Sure, you had Ichigo running around fighting guys and powering up, and that's fine, but there were all these other characters drawing their own lines and doing interesting things, with a murder mystery and a lot of politics going on.

Everything else, well mostly everything else since then has been very one-dimensional. There's been the occasional bit of interest, (mostly in flashbacks) but generally it's a whole lot of nothing. Now, people still read it because there's really enough loose threads to make a VERY interesting story out of, and people want to see them resolved, but again, after all this time there's nothing.

The Aizen arc was way way way way too long. WAY too long. And with little payoff on top of that.

What exactly IS Ichigo? What's with his father? What's with Urahara? Why is Soul Society so worried about Ichigo? What's with the Soul King?

There's a lot there. And there's a good chance that those threads may never be resolved. Just horrible.

evilgoodwin

02-12-2012, 01:00 AM

To be fair, while it is the final arc, there's nothing saying it won't last 5 more years.

menage

02-12-2012, 03:30 AM

What's with Urahara?

I kinda feel they did do that one though.

I enjoyed Bleach a lot, but stopped watching this last year. The worst arc def. was the Bound arc to me. It was so not relevant and ugly. I enjoyed the whole Aizen/Arrancar stuff immensly. I don't care if it took that long, some of the fights were amazing. I loved how they squared up Shinigami with Arrancar and have them pull trick after trick out of their sleave. Kenpachi / Noittra still counts as one of the best fights outside of Kenshin for me.

After that it never became interesting enough again.