At 8/6/07 09:26 PM, Sense-Offender wrote: Of course, but he still groped a person without any reaction from the people around him.

It's just how things were back in those days. It wasn't out of place for that sort of thing or to be seen by anyone.

At 8/6/07 10:52 PM, HaroFreak wrote: The Ver. Ka of the Crossbone Gundam series of units are demanding to be animated like the treatment 0083 and Gundam W Endless Waltz had!

We can only hope, we can only hope. *crosses every fiber in his body*

And now: WHAAAT?!

Saw it earlier today. Vomited a bit.

At 8/6/07 11:24 PM, Gendo wrote: Which fifty bucks says won't catch on to the mainstream when it is released in North America and Europe.

Nah, it'll catch on like wildfire seeing how it's licensed now. It's all over /a/ these days which is a real shame, was hoping to see it but all the Ts are dead. Not to mention everything is pretty much spoiled for me.

What, with the four GL threads on the front page every second or so...

At 8/6/07 11:30 PM, Kisuke wrote: Saw it earlier today. Vomited a bit.

So I'm not alone in the repulsion?

Good.

Nah, it'll catch on like wildfire seeing how it's licensed now. It's all over /a/ these days which is a real shame, was hoping to see it but all the Ts are dead. Not to mention everything is pretty much spoiled for me.

I'm doubting the rabid popularity will continue once the dub hits the shelf, the majority DVD buyers are fickle idiots and there's also the chance of a *crosses self* supbar dub.

I'm also trying to avoid /a/ now due to all the TTGL speak, since I want to be able to watch the show with friends without having to resist the urge to spoil everything before it happens.

At 8/6/07 11:30 PM, Kisuke wrote: We can only hope, we can only hope. *crosses every fiber in his body*

That did not sound healthy, but in the name of fandom!

I can't wait for the next Claymore episode, with 24 Claymores against 3 Awakened Male Beings....many will die.

And in Gurren Lagann news:

Bouncy

At 8/7/07 12:15 AM, Dr-HyakuNinGiri wrote: And in Gurren Lagann news:
Bouncy

*Doooooooo*
ROWR! ROWR! FIGHT, DA POWER!!

Just watched Episode 19 of Tengen Toppa. I like where the next eyecatch is going.

Viral: IT'S MARKETING TIME!
Simon: NO VIRAL NO!

At 8/7/07 12:57 AM, Mendou wrote: Even though the show is a hit and it seems to be great so far, just wait until they decide to fuck up the ending.

Not really sure how much of a "hit" the show is. I doubt it will get fucked up. I don't know of any Super Robot shows that didn't have a good ending, be it Universe Reseting, Galaxy Destroying, Black Hole Splitting, or HIKARI NI NARE!!

At 8/7/07 12:57 AM, Mendou wrote: Even though the show is a hit and it seems to be great so far, just wait until they decide to fuck up the ending.

Heheheheh... AAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

What are you mumbling about now Mendou? Even shows with less-than -likable endings have become big hits such as Gundam SEED and Getter Robot (MUUUUUUUSASHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!).

I thought you of all people have grown out of the concept that story means everything, well you've forgotten what a mecha show is all about! There's the technology, the concepts, the hot-blood... And of course, the MECHA!!

Besides, the ending has already been decided since the first episode!

Announcement provided by the spirit of Daicouji Gai (a.k.a Domon Kasshu, Yzak Joule and Touji Suzuhara), pilot of the Nadesico fleet and resident Gekiganger fan.

At 8/7/07 01:07 AM, Mendou wrote:

Well it just seems like the show is getting some good ratings, but either way let us hope the ending turns out good at the least.

The ending was already planned. I have faith in the writers. The ending to episode 15 tells you how much better this other ending will be. I just hope they win and go home.

At 8/7/07 01:16 AM, supyohos123 wrote: The ending was already planned. I have faith in the writers.

Just as planned.

The ending to episode 15 tells you how much better this other ending will be.

That Rosshiu better get it in the end or redeem himself a la Guld Bowman from Macross Plus or Dr. Mikamura of G Gundam.

I just hope they win and go home.

Home? HOME?
Surely they'll aim higher than that!

At 8/7/07 02:04 AM, Mendou wrote: Full proof formulas id say.

It's the spirit of the thing. <_<

My mistake.

Next time, try to do your homework before making blind assumptions like that. It's not hard, and you might even get something good out of it instead of staying inside your casing while watching reruns of your favourite shows.

At 8/7/07 02:11 AM, HaroFreak wrote: It's the spirit of the thing. <_<

Generic repetition is nothing to be proud of.

In fact, endlessly repeating formulas is why I hate the vast majority of anime.

At 8/7/07 02:16 AM, Gendo wrote:

At 8/7/07 02:11 AM, HaroFreak wrote: It's the spirit of the thing. <_<

Generic repetition is nothing to be proud of.

In fact, endlessly repeating formulas is why I hate the vast majority of anime.

It happens in every media.

Shit sells, therefore shit gets sold.

At 8/7/07 02:25 AM, Kuro wrote: It happens in every media.

Sad but true.

Shit sells, therefore shit gets sold.

Thus, some people become jaded hipsters like me.

Not to sound like a holier-than-thou asshole, but I can't even turn on a TV without knowing exactly what to watch and I can't find the will to turn on the radio....ever.

At 8/7/07 02:27 AM, Gendo wrote: but I can't even turn on a TV without knowing exactly what to watch and I can't find the will to turn on the radio....ever.

The only time I ever turn on the TV is to watch a DVD I rented, or something which I asked to be taped is there.

Or possibly the news.

The only time I listen to the radio is when it's on in the senior common room at my school.

And I try to tune it out then anyway.

At 8/7/07 02:33 AM, Kuro wrote: Or possibly the news.

I can't even watch the news anymore.

American news is too sensationalistic, Canadian news is too sedate and Asian news is too inconsistent (sometimes dull, sometimes ridiculously over-the-top).

At 8/7/07 02:33 AM, Mendou wrote: Listening to modern radio is like a punishment and makes you wanna rip your ears off.

Ugh, tell me about it.

I just make a lot of mix CDs (mostly industrial and ambient music) for travel in an effort to avoid having the radio on for anything other than clock-setting (for out of country trips) and the occassional late-night programme.

At 8/7/07 02:16 AM, Gendo wrote: Generic repetition is nothing to be proud of.

As much as I agree with you when it comes to implied and intended interlinked storylines (e.g. Gundam SEED -> Gundam SEED Stargazer -> Gundam SEED Destiny), but judging one unrelated series with another and considering the next in line as a 'generic repetition' is just ignorance to the point that may even be foolish.

Let me tell you a bit more about my thoughts:
Do you think that I am not annoyed at the common formula of a young character getting into the cockpit of a new prototype weapon boring because I am a obsessive fan of mecha? Even I occasionally find it boring but the rest of the story and elements of the series keeps me attentive and more interested in it.

Let's take the first Gundam and Gundam SEED for example. Though the basic formula is intended to be the same from the point the main Gundam stands up all the way to fighting around a massive space fortress. So what keeps me interested you wonder? It's the difference in concepts of explaining how everything works in a better light. Much less 'Plot-Armor' talk that the Gundam series is infamous for, though I cannot exactly say the same for SEED Destiny. I still don't like how the story unfolds to have a similar progression and outcome, but I cannot just ignore the details because it has changed my outlook on it, therefore leaving me to define the two individually.

But yes, Char Aznable is still and always superior to any mask-wearing antagonist.

In fact, endlessly repeating formulas is why I hate the vast majority of anime.

Like typical Harem Series with no twists that you have ranted about so much?

Fuu, sometimes shows like those give me the impression that they are side products of a company to gain more funding for bigger projects, just like how Sunrise made Godannar-related H Doujinshi to fund the second season of the same series.

Similarly, a service-filled series may be used simply as a means of increasing H-Comic and artbook sales made by the same staff but under an alias. Interesting what the 'real business' really is, isn't it. I am pretty sure you're familiar with the formula I mentioned; because you know it reeks of "Gainax" and maybe a hint of "Sunrise", though somewhat diluted due to the sheer size of the latter.

At 8/7/07 02:43 AM, HaroFreak wrote: but judging one unrelated series with another and considering the next in line as a 'generic repetition' is just ignorance to the point that may even be foolish.

Oh joy, more elitist ranting....fun.

Too much /m/ is similar to the point of ridiculousness, it's an undeniable fact.

Even though you're a fan of the genre, I'm sure you've realized that there is a fair deal of generic, crappy, Mazinger/Gundam/Macros/etc-wannabe series.
:: Like typical Harem Series with no twists that you have ranted about so much?
Yes, those are the cancer that's killing the anime industry.

Fuu, sometimes shows like those give me the impression that they are side products of a company to gain more funding for bigger projects, just like how Sunrise made Godannar-related H Doujinshi to fund the second season of the same series.

I doubt every company has plans that elaborate.

Most of this stuff exists to cash in on pre-existing material (Tenchi Muyo's million spin-offs, anyone?) or to make a quick buck (name any harem series made in the past five years).

Plus, the mainstream acceptance of H doujinshi seems to be weakening, hence the (alleged) firing of Mizuno Makoto and deletion from record of the first manga adaptation of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (it is believed MM was doing Haruhi H on the side, so Kadokawa disowned and later scrapped records of the original series).

Similarly, a service-filled series may be used simply as a means of increasing H-Comic and artbook sales made by the same staff but under an alias.

I don't care what the purpose it, money-making does not guarantee quality or give a reason for a useless product's existence.

At 8/7/07 02:56 AM, Gendo wrote: Oh joy, more elitist ranting....fun.

Elitist? It's my own moral opinion, not a hard-known fact.
You expect an explanation? Sure, you'll get one.

Too much /m/ is similar to the point of ridiculousness, it's an undeniable fact.

Which is why I do have less expressed breaks in between like reading romance/comedy (e.g. Futari Ecchi or Midori no Hibi) or the occasional slices of life (e.g. Yotsuba& and Densha Otoko).

Even though you're a fan of the genre, I'm sure you've realized that there is a fair deal of generic, crappy, Mazinger/Gundam/Macros/etc-wannabe series.

Heh, looks like there really is something worth explaining after all.
Though hard to identify because I seem to 'specialise' in it, just because it's /m/ does not mean I worship it all like some religious cult.

There are a few mecha shows that I would not bother going through every episode of, mainly because the by-episode pattern is identical and has no redeeming qualities individually (particularly the Golden Age of Mecha in the 1970s). Unless they are particularly short and appealing like the MazinKaiser OVA (7 episodes + 1 movie-length), then I do not have to worry about wasting too much time on a series only to keep fast-forwarding to more interesting parts like the introduction of new secondary characters, new long-term weapons or a new enemy.

As for bad examples of Mecha, there's the infamous "Space Gundam V" by Korea a long time ago, which I only watch clips of just for laughs but never want to be exposed to for over five minutes.

...

So don't get the wrong idea of me. I am a big mecha fan, but I am not ignorant to other genre or titles worth watching.

I doubt every company has plans that elaborate.

I cannot think of other definite examples off the top of my head either, but I don't think it's too farfetched of a business plan either.

Most of this stuff exists to cash in on pre-existing material (Tenchi Muyo's million spin-offs, anyone?) or to make a quick buck (name any harem series made in the past five years).

With Evangelion toys, figures, games and artbooks coming as a close second or even first?

Plus, the mainstream acceptance of H doujinshi seems to be weakening, hence the (alleged) firing of Mizuno Makoto and deletion from record of the first manga adaptation of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (it is believed MM was doing Haruhi H on the side, so Kadokawa disowned and later scrapped records of the original series).

I see.
I guess they didn't like parallels to ruin their characters' image huh. Maybe the characters are even based on real-life characters but not implied or admitted?

I don't care what the purpose is, money-making does not guarantee quality or give a reason for a useless product's existence.

I never said it has to be of higher-tier or even acceptable quality, though it's not hard to believe that they are usually unpopular amount fans or collectors in general.

I just watched episode 17 of Lucky Star...

Hah!

Take THAT elitists!

I could only find one reference to anime in it, which actually seemed to work in the show without seeming like a "LOOK, ANIME REFERENCE" sort've thing.

And they seemed to spend the majority of this episode not actually trying to be funny at all.

<Lame insult place holder>

Well, aside from the Lucky Channel I guess.

At 8/7/07 03:29 AM, HaroFreak wrote: Which is why I do have less expressed breaks in between like reading romance/comedy (e.g. Futari Ecchi or Midori no Hibi) or the occasional slices of life (e.g. Yotsuba& and Densha Otoko).

That's why I never, ever bother restricting myself to one genre/creator/studio during any given viewing period (as short a s a few days to as long as a few years). Hell, I don't even watch new anime that premiers on TV as part of a themed block (like Geneon's Anime Current) unless I already have interest in it.

Every time I have I've been subjected to nothing but disappointment. I needs mah variety.

Though hard to identify because I seem to 'specialise' in it, just because it's /m/ does not mean I worship it all like some religious cult.

Funny, because your posts can seem to reflect the opposite at times.

That said, I myself am prone to fanboyish rambling.

So don't get the wrong idea of me. I am a big mecha fan, but I am not ignorant to other genre or titles worth watching.

You could stand to show a bit more variety when you , then.

I respect your love of /m/, but I must honestly say I tire of seeing wave after wave of 1,000+ character posts about it.

Maybe a seperate forums site (like the previous attempts) wouldn't be half bad an idea, since the sub-forums and sections would allow for multiple discussions to go on endless without interruption and/or COMBO BREAKERS.

With Evangelion toys, figures, games and artbooks coming as a close second or even first?

Likely first, Eva is overmerchandised to the point of absurdity.

I see.
I guess they didn't like parallels to ruin their characters' image huh.

I'd say, since the manga was aimed at a younger audience than the animation or novels were.

At 8/7/07 03:43 AM, Gendo wrote: Every time I have I've been subjected to nothing but disappointment. I needs mah variety.

I'm sure you have more or as many reasons as I do for liking what we like.

Funny, because your posts can seem to reflect the opposite at times.

I'm just enthusiastic about what I know more about, it helps conversation.

That said, I myself am prone to fanboyish rambling.

It is bound to happen no matter how you try to hold it in, it must be natural. XD

You could stand to show a bit more variety, then.

In due time, since I don't want to make my post too much of a diary without content that people can contribute to in one form or another. And I do that by making long posts.

I respect your love of /m/, but I must honestly say I tire of seeing wave after wave of 1,000+ character posts about it.

Those 1,000+ characters are to explain myself so you and other people who complain have one less person to misinterpret.

Maybe a seperate forums site (like the previous attempts) wouldn't be half bad an idea, since the sub-forums and sections would allow for multiple discussions to go on endless without interruption and/or COMBO BREAKERS.

We are like plants in a pot. The growing need to be transplanted into larger fields or in multiple pots to continue growing. Which is why I agree with you on the concept of a separate forum which provides more freedom.

I have not checked whether I have been actually demoted or not due to five-day absence, and I know that Wonko hates my setup because it seems like me overstepping my former authority, but I cannot just sit there knowing there is a demand for it.

As an active member of NG/A/, I aim for progress and to provide for this club. So if you and some others are willing to use it in the meantime, I would proceed to refit it as appropriate as it is (most likely) out of date after leaving it alone for so long.

Likely first, Eva is overmerchandised to the point of absurdity.

Maybe all part of the plan to bring the Rebuild to reality?
Time will tell.

I'd say, since the manga was aimed at a younger audience than the animation or novels were.

That certainly explains a lot.
Besides, we all know that Rule 34 is stronger when followed and applied by fans. XD

At 8/3/07 04:07 AM, Kuro wrote:

At 8/3/07 04:02 AM, Gendo wrote: Hmmm, relevant to my interests.

It goes well with my folders of yuri loli, cute loli, and a bunch of oddly specifically named folders ("Bandaids" "Feet" "Cheerleaders").

this thread went to weird places .
what is yuri loli ?
how many fetishes are there ? i feel like i'll never understand all off them ..

also can anyone specify tsundere , i'm this close to understanding goona try wiki also ...

gendo said;
elfenlied = worst anime

ah i get it so your not a closet elfen lied fan you hate it , welcome among the living again !
i feel like watching elfen lied is like seeing a horrible car accident when your walking on the street you know you should look away but you can't and before you know your stuck with it in your head

......poor nana ..... ( minor trauma T_T)

also sorry for bringing up old stuff like this at once seein gthat i'm stil way behind all you guys its still gonna take a while to catch up ( finnally made it through naruto shippuuden catching up on bleach and on the lookout for anything that looks like albator )

used to see galaxy express 999 on tv , it was ok when its moring and your sleepy but when you think about it it was pretty bad ...well at least i think so never saw the ending

At 8/7/07 07:20 AM, sepiroth-blade wrote: how many fetishes are there ? i feel like i'll never understand all off them ..

How could you expect to?

I can hardly understand coprophagists, and I don't even try.

what is yuri loli ?

Oh come on.

At 8/7/07 07:32 AM, Kuro wrote:

what is yuri loli ?

Oh come on.

From now on, post a link to the picture with a warning, instead of the actual image. I don't want to see this club go the way of the AAH.

At 8/7/07 07:36 AM, Wonko-the-Sane wrote: From now on, post a link to the picture with a warning, instead of the actual image. I don't want to see this club go the way of the AAH.

I still don't think they'd lock this club because of a few pictures.

I've posted worse in other threads, with no ramifications.

Except in that Ashley thread, and my old sigs.

But those were worth the bans.

At 8/7/07 07:40 AM, Kuro wrote: I still don't think they'd lock this club because of a few pictures.

I am sure as hell that they will if your habit attracts unwanted attention from more malicious members who will start posting non-worksafe material.

I've posted worse in other threads, with no ramifications.

It's a touchy subject. And knowing human nature, it is better off not risking something stupid.

But those were worth the bans.

But if this long-running club does get closed due to bad usage, no self-dignified member here would be laughing now would there, Wonko?

At 8/7/07 07:32 AM, Kuro wrote:

At 8/7/07 07:20 AM, sepiroth-blade wrote: how many fetishes are there ? i feel like i'll never understand all off them ..

How could you expect to?

I can hardly understand coprophagists, and I don't even try.

what is yuri loli ?

Oh come on.

ah .. 'one picture says more than a thousand words' the expression goes

coprophagists .... hmm its sounds to difficult i don't think i wanna know O_O
its just that starting off with otaku and moei things seems to have escalated in loli this loli that and tsundere nekomimi, meganekko .. quite a bottomless subculture

This page delivers.

At 8/7/07 01:14 PM, sepiroth-blade wrote: ah .. 'one picture says more than a thousand words' the expression goes

And a minute of video at 24 FPS means 1440000 words. <.<

At 8/7/07 07:32 AM, Kuro wrote: I can hardly understand coprophagists, and I don't even try.

Same here, they repulse and confuse me.

On a mildly hypocritical note, I'm a urolaginist.

Oh come on.

That one is bloodly obvious to anyone who LURKS MOAR or has a functional Google search.