At 3/21/07 08:18 PM, Akatsuki321 wrote: Fruits basket? maybe a nice romance manga will do good?

Fruits Basket is garbage, not to mention plenty of bad memories are tied to it.

Screw further suggestions, I don't feel like making a list of stuff I have already read or vastly dislike.

At 3/21/07 08:30 PM, Akatsuki321 wrote: Hmmm. you ever saw the anime Nadia: secret of Blue water? for some reason i really want to see that.

Nope, haven't seen it or even considered it. I know nothing about it other than the title.

At 3/21/07 08:55 PM, Akatsuki321 wrote: I found the opening for it... it looks fantastic, i swear if ever see every episode for it and like it..im going to whore the shit out of it! http://youtube.com/watch?v=otIPYpcyMQA

Oh, fuck me. I REMEMBER NADIA NOW, SCHEISSE!

Must have confused it for something else, God, I'm dense.

It's a damn fine series.

At 3/21/07 08:30 PM, Akatsuki321 wrote: Hmmm. you ever saw the anime Nadia: secret of Blue water? for some reason i really want to see that.

Asides from the filler arc in between this is one series which has actually grown into epic proportions and did not suffer too greatly from Gainax's infamous budget mismanagement streak.

At 3/15/07 06:31 AM, MrTrivia wrote: I recently signed up for NetFlix, and my queue contains more anime than you can shake a stick at. They don't seem to have Sorcerous Stabber Orphen, so I sent a request for it.

Victory is mine! Netflix just added Orphen I and II (although a few volumes are missing), so they're around #275 in my queue.

At 3/21/07 05:53 PM, Akatsuki321 wrote: Has anyone here seen or read GTo or...Great teacher Onizuka?, i saw an episode recently and looks terrific. But a teacher using unorthadox teaching methods.....reminds me of dead poiet's society. Maybe the plot might seem cliched but im still going to give it a watch.

I've heard of GTO, but never watched it before. I just checked NetFlix and they have volumes 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10 right now. The missing volumes are on my save list, and I can't wait to see them, because the trailer kicked ass.
My favorite line is where Onizuka is on his bike, talking to the girl. "There's a name for people like you. I'll give you a hint - it starts with 'bi' and ends with 'atch'."

At 3/22/07 06:23 AM, MrTrivia wrote: Victory is mine! Netflix just added Orphen I and II (although a few volumes are missing), so they're around #275 in my queue.

A WINRAR IS YOU!

My favorite line is where Onizuka is on his bike, talking to the girl.

I managed to get ahold of volumes 1~25 during my stay in Japan, and for only 4000 yen (Roughly $34 USD). Absolute winnage, in terms of both dialogue and art. And there were even cameo appearances from other series as well (parodied or otherwise).

At 3/22/07 03:00 PM, Akatsuki321 wrote: Damn i really should try netflix, i only never thought of trying it because,maybe they have a huge movie collection but i assumed they had absolutly no anime. Boy was i wrong

What a ludicrous assumption, plus, a few users here talk about getting anime from Netflix on a regular basis.

LURK MOAR!

At 3/22/07 03:25 PM, Akatsuki321 wrote: ....Oh silly me, i watched Blood+ last saterday and, wasn't all that impressed. It just seemed the same as hellsing except the main character is some high school girl and not a insane bloodthirsty vamp. The plot might go a bit further or more interesting but, im probably not stick around to watch it. it just doesn't catch my eye.

I greatly dislike Vampire anime for some reason, probably because they all just seem like Vampire Hunter D to me, much like all vampire novels remind me of Dracula.

I initially passed up Hellsing years ago just because Alucard bore too much of a resemblance to D and I thusly assumed it was just a sub-standard ripoff.

I wasn't a fan of the original Blood anyway, so I had no interest in the series.

At 3/22/07 03:47 PM, Akatsuki321 wrote: Meh...i really don't like vampire type anime's,Hellsing is still good of course but the whole vampire buisness just doesn't cut it for me, Even though i can't even describe what type of anime i like right now. just need to watch different type's to find out.

I just all-around was never into vampires, the only vampire related stuff I've ever enjoyed was Dracula (the 1931 film and the original novel) and, of course, Hellsing.

I'd say it's because too many vampire stories are either generic or utter rip-offs of Dracula.

At 3/22/07 03:54 PM, Akatsuki321 wrote: pretty much, and i think anime vampire show's focus to much on the blood and gore for whats truly important to me in an anime,the plot,characters,and music.

Excessive violence is what makes me hate a lot of anime.

Don't get me wrong, I love a bit of the ol' ultraviolence (I love gore flicks and guro), but when brutal content is used to gloss over a dull plot or forgetable characters, it doesn't do anything for me.

Not to mention I dislike humorless violence, probably because real-life killings fucking terrify me. Bloodshedding is best when it's unrealstic, over-the-top and comical.

At 3/22/07 03:50 PM, Gendo wrote: I'd say it's because too many vampire stories are either generic or utter rip-offs of Dracula.

What is a man?

At 3/22/07 04:47 PM, Gendo wrote: Don't get me wrong, I love a bit of the ol' ultraviolence (I love gore flicks and guro), but when brutal content is used to gloss over a dull plot or forgetable characters, it doesn't do anything for me.

I'm not into the gory sex appeal either, partly because I don't like associating violence and sex at the same time. And no; violent sex is completely different.

Not to mention I dislike humorless violence, probably because real-life killings fucking terrify me. Bloodshedding is best when it's unrealstic, over-the-top and comical.

In before PiPiruPiruPiruPiruPiPiruPi.

At 3/22/07 05:29 PM, HaroFreak wrote: I'm not into the gory sex appeal either, partly because I don't like associating violence and sex at the same time.

Elfen Lied (probably my least favorite anime of all time) anyone?

And no; violent sex is completely different.

Oh, of course.The sexualization of violence and sexual violence are related topics, but not be that easily confused.

Further still, I also find real-life sexual violence to be utterly horrifying, so it's something that needs to have either an unrealistic element to it (like with the over-the-top artistic win that is guro) or demonizes the actions of the offender when it comes to it's portrayal in entertainment.

At 3/22/07 05:29 PM, HaroFreak wrote:

At 3/22/07 03:50 PM, Gendo wrote: I'd say it's because too many vampire stories are either generic or utter rip-offs of Dracula.

What is a man?

OH OH! I know this one....
Pile, secrets, miserable, etc.

By the way Haro, you're always listed as "Hired" below your sig... as long as I've know you at least... what's up with that?

Can't wait 'til tomorrow night!

Both Jim and Shane (best/worst combination of houseguests ever) are crashing at my place and we'll have enough money to (as usual) buy an ungodly amount of movies, manga and other shit and then we'll spend a sleepless night enjoying our spoils.

So far Idefinitely plan on buying Serial Experiments Lain, and there's a good chance Shane may be bringing some Azumanga and other stuff.

At 3/22/07 06:07 PM, Gendo wrote: Can't wait 'til tomorrow night!

Both Jim and Shane (best/worst combination of houseguests ever) are crashing at my place and we'll have enough money to (as usual) buy an ungodly amount of movies, manga and other shit and then we'll spend a sleepless night enjoying our spoils.

Don't forget the alcohol... I got wasted for my last class of the week today... God do I ever hate Modern Literature.

Try getting drunk and then sitting through Lain... always a great trip lol

At 3/22/07 06:12 PM, Noctroler wrote: Don't forget the alcohol...

None of us drink, Jim can't stand the taste and I don't do well intoxicated nor do I tolerate the smell of most liquor. Not to mention Shane has never touched alcohol in his life.

Try getting drunk and then sitting through Lain... always a great trip lol

Trust me, if we watch Lain intoxicated, we'll at least watch it on shrooms or something.

Now that would be hilarious.

What do you guys think about the new Bleach arc? Do youl ike all this Arrancar and Vizard stuff?

Also, who do you think has the best Bankai?

I think that its definitely Tousen, but I hate him because he's evil....lawl.

the whole reply to post thingies is getting to confusing for me

ya'know it al stared with the original blood for me , didn't know what anime was , never seen a schoolgirl(uniform ) before ... wow so pure and untainted by many anime we were back then , yes yes

netfix ... i hear it is some , anime generating device ? anyone ? ( sorry to bother you guys like ..al the time >_<)

and wayyy back in thread i heard about epp 'infamous ' epp 26 in exel saga .. my list goes up to 12 , hmm should i laugh at the hearing there is twice as much excel as i knew or cry that it is not yet in my posession ...

anyone red the blod manga btw ? i once opened a few pages and darn ,ugly schoolgirl abuses pretty schoolgirl + lesbian scene's ... like so not blood the last vampire ... beh ugly lesbian sex i'm just SO not into that ... disapointment dissapointment , all is that is left now is to check out the blood + ! an maybe the game ... anyone heard about the game !!

(what a thread about anime? rofl this is gotta see ^^)

At 3/22/07 06:19 PM, KermitTheMuppet wrote: On a side note, I could never find a good deal on the dvds/mangas because of the price inflations and because I keep running into the french versions at stores (as with most anime I come across)...

Don't get me started on high prices....I shelled out $68 for the first Hellsing OVA (got the limited edition) and despite all the awesome extra stuff, it's still only a 50 minute OVA.

50 minutes (no matter how fancy the metal case or included figurine) =/= worth almost $70

Also, I'd kill for some French-translated stuff now. I used to buy French manga way back when I was learning the language and now that I'm fully billingual, I'm dying for a reason to brush up on my listening skills. I'm excellent at speaking French and well-versed in writing it, but I have a hard time following native French speaker, they talk too damn fast.

At 3/22/07 06:26 PM, sepiroth-blade wrote: stuff

Jesus Christ, my eyes!

Please try to make your posts a tad bit easier to read.

At 3/22/07 06:38 PM, KermitTheMuppet wrote: Anyway, at a Chapter's near my house, they had a 50% discount on all french manga plus a 10% discount on all Viz/ Tokyo Pop stuff. I got a few issues of Case Closed, Ranma 1/2 ,Trigun, and other titles.

Fuck, I miss living in a city with a Chapters.

All fucking crappy Sydney has is Coles, and they suck for manga and never have sales....ever.

I need to try and get out of town to shop soon or something, buying on the internet is too maddening. The wait is a bitch, currency conversion and shipping & handling are a bitch and not being able to read a book before buying it is really a pain in the ass.

At 3/22/07 06:49 PM, KermitTheMuppet wrote: I have the same trouble. Usually, most of Chapter's manga is just an overstock of mainstream series,so I have to bust my ass by ordering from online sources.

We only get the most mainstream of mainstream manga, I'm talking strictly FMA, Naruto and Love Hina at most stores.

Fortunately, there's a great import shop with loads of cheap (and old) manga, as well as a few comic dealers.

At 3/22/07 07:13 PM, Akatsuki321 wrote: Wow..must tough trying to get manga in canada, from what iv been hearing,

Hardly, it's just somewhat diffcult to find good stuff when....
A) You live on a crappy island
or
B) You shop at mainstream chain stores

even though i don't think there have an import store here where i live too.... sad.

Hahaha, we used to have a proper comic shop, too. But they switched up to a sportscards and toys dealer, then went out of business.

Now we've got Sydney Games (the import store, it was nameless until about a week ago, which stocks import toys, boardgames and a few DVDs) and my friend Adam's store Collectibles Guild (which specializes in very old comics and mint-in-the-box toys, but also sells damn near everything from vinyl records to porcelain dolls).

Other than those two, got to go to Musicworld (awful music stocks, but great selection of foreign films, plus great prices) or drive out of town to a few of the video boutiques (where hardcores go for their oldschool anime and gashapon fixes).

At 3/22/07 07:28 PM, Gendo wrote: B) You shop at mainstream chain stores

Does the fact that non-mainstream Anime goods don't sell well in your area be one factor why they don't stock it (and therefore no Anime-exclusive stores exist in said area)?

Hahaha, we used to have a proper comic shop, too. But they switched up to a sportscards and toys dealer, then went out of business.

England has a few which I mentioned earlier, but such products are only among the western comics, and that the only 'manga' and 'anime which can be found there are either imported from America or poor quality DVD copies.

Other than those two, got to go to Musicworld (awful music stocks, but great selection of foreign films, plus great prices) or drive out of town to a few of the video boutiques (where hardcores go for their oldschool anime and gashapon fixes).

Well, at least you got the Gashapon; I collected the in-the-box kind and managed to get a full set of the Full Metal Panic Fumoffu Onsen series.

...

Now moving a little off topic: As some of you are aware, I drew all of my avatars. And after looking through the three I have used so far, I compiled a side-by-side comparison of them (image size is smaller than original).

Oh, and Age + 1 to me.

At 3/22/07 08:02 PM, HaroFreak wrote: Does the fact that non-mainstream Anime goods don't sell well in your area be one factor why they don't stock it (and therefore no Anime-exclusive stores exist in said area)?

True, despite our huge otaku community, mainstream stuff is the big thing.

England has a few which I mentioned earlier, but such products are only among the western comics, and that the only 'manga' and 'anime which can be found there are either imported from America or poor quality DVD copies.

Ugh, so that means it's either pricy or utter shit, amirite?

Well, at least you got the Gashapon; I collected the in-the-box kind and managed to get a full set of the Full Metal Panic Fumoffu Onsen series.

I haven't bought Gashapon in years, I prefer boxed stuff. I also buy Kubricks on the rare occassion.

I also have a Gendo Kubrick, go me.

Now moving a little off topic: As some of you are aware, I drew all of my avatars. And after looking through the three I have used so far, I compiled a side-by-side comparison of them (image size is smaller than original).

Oh, and Age + 1 to me.

At 3/22/07 08:20 PM, Gendo wrote: True, despite our huge otaku community, mainstream stuff is the big thing.

Which leaves the fans who know the 'goodstuffs' importing from overseas via online stores or Mail Order at worst.

Ugh, so that means it's either pricy or utter shit, amirite?

Pretty much.
According to store owners, they say that the demand for such has only increased about a year or two ago, which is why they cannot afford to make big investments in importing a wide range of lesser-heard-of series or small character goods.

I haven't bought Gashapon in years, I prefer boxed stuff. I also buy Kubricks on the rare occassion.

I found a photo I took of the collection I managed to buy; its quality is not too high though.

Tessa = <3

At 3/22/07 08:26 PM, HaroFreak wrote: Which leaves the fans who know the 'goodstuffs' importing from overseas via online stores or Mail Order at worst.

That'd be me.

According to store owners, they say that the demand for such has only increased about a year or two ago, which is why they cannot afford to make big investments in importing a wide range of lesser-heard-of series or small character goods.

Oi gewalt, that is pretty mixed news.

I found a photo I took of the collection I managed to buy; its quality is not too high though.

Medium-quality or not, that collection is very win.

At 3/22/07 08:29 PM, Gendo wrote:

I found a photo I took of the collection I managed to buy; its quality is not too high though.

Medium-quality or not, that collection is very win.

During the time they were released (around March 2006), they also had the FMP girls with firearms boxed collection on sale (one random figure per box).

Though given the two options to collect, my choice was an obvious one.

I become 20 today, now give me your Loli! (XD)

At 3/22/07 08:32 PM, HaroFreak wrote: Though given the two options to collect, my choice was an obvious one.

That'd be like taking freeze-dried food over fresh.

Nudity > firearms

I become 20 today, now give me your Loli! (XD)

Hahaha, happy brithday, you awful bastard!

<3

At 3/22/07 08:34 PM, Akatsuki321 wrote:

At 3/22/07 08:26 PM, HaroFreak wrote:

At 3/22/07 08:20 PM, Gendo wrote: True, despite our huge otaku community, mainstream stuff is the big thing.

Which leaves the fans who know the 'goodstuffs' importing from overseas via online stores or Mail Order at worst.

Ugh, so that means it's either pricy or utter shit, amirite?

Pretty much.
According to store owners, they say that the demand for such has only increased about a year or two ago, which is why they cannot afford to make big investments in importing a wide range of lesser-heard-of series or small character goods.

I haven't bought Gashapon in years, I prefer boxed stuff. I also buy Kubricks on the rare occassion.

I found a photo I took of the collection I managed to buy; its quality is not too high though.

Tessa = <3

looks like only mainstream anime available to me, the only way to get lesser known show's but fantastic one's are only the online store's i suppose. can't be that bad, of course the waiting part sucks. not to mention shipping and handling.

I, living in New york half of the year and the bahamas the other half have a blessing and a curse. New york has lots of anime stores, hell even some by genre. The bahamas best source is waldenbooks:[.

Also, great idea for a video game. You play as Detective Conan. You find a murder and figure out the main suspect. You arrest him after some ranma 1/2 stlye fights. Then you play as naruhudo[or hobohudo] and have to prove your client innocent. After that as Naruhodo you have to maintain a girls-house and study hard so you can get into tokyo law. ;D