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Spring 2014 is off to a nice start
Wixoss is definitely worth a few episodes
It's like a much deadlier version of Yu-Gi-Oh with cute girls
Will probably watch the premieres of Captain Earth and Akuma no Riddle tonight
Founder of the Newgrounds Anime Club
space dandy!
guys, i absolutely love space dandy. i dunno 'bout y'all but it was amazing to watch, every episode of it.
Finished Kill la Kill yesterday. It was a bit disappointing but still pretty good.
Now watching Darker than Black. It may have my favorite OP ever.
At 4/6/14 10:57 PM, HeroHeero wrote: I like anime. Can we be friends?
What's your favorite series aside from Gundam Wing?
"As the old saying goes...what was it again?"
At 4/12/14 06:04 AM, Vnzi wrote: Glad to see Kill la Kill is actually appreciated here. Right now I'm hitting JJBA and evangelion, might watch Space Dandy once someone tells me what's it about. For me it looks like Johnny Bravo in space.
Space Dandy is okay. I heard so much hype bout it, but it is average tier.
omg a new chapter of Berserk came out today
and another one is supposed to come out in may!!!
At 4/12/14 04:01 PM, Gobblemeister wrote: omg a new chapter of Berserk came out today
and another one is supposed to come out in may!!!
Maybe the manga might end in ten years from now rather than twenty.
"As the old saying goes...what was it again?"
Hello, haven't posted here but it's an interesting enough topic for me to want to start. Rated out of 10, I've watched:
Baki the Grappler (8.5)
Claymore (7.5)
Cowboy Bebop (7.5)
Elfen Lied (10 WOW)
Ergo Proxy (7)
Hellsing: Ultimate (8)
Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid (7.5)
Karas (OVA, 8)
Shingeki no Kyojin (8.5, extra full point for the art) (Fuck calling it Attack on Titan, it's not dubbed yet)
I just realized that, due to the way I find the anime I'm going to watch, I haven't seen anything past S, haha. Anyway, I'm also interested in Blood+, Deadman Wonderland, and Ookami Kakushki, in addition to now starting Gantz. Based on my list and ratings, could anyone give me some other suggestions?
At 4/13/14 01:55 PM, DM692 wrote: Cowboy Bebop (7.5)
Elfen Lied (10 WOW)
I fear something has gone terribly wrong here
At 4/13/14 02:21 PM, Jackho wrote:At 4/13/14 01:55 PM, DM692 wrote: Cowboy Bebop (7.5)I fear something has gone terribly wrong here
Elfen Lied (10 WOW)
If you figure it's worth the time, I can explain that a little better. Can you tell me what you think is wrong with my opinion?
Also, the fact that I rated Elfen Lied so highly may have something to do with the fact that I read the manga after I finished the anime and might be looking at it more fondly because of that. I really liked the manga.
At 4/12/14 01:01 PM, Vinnyy wrote: I'm currently watching Death Note. The story line and character development are fantastic.
fantastic, yes!
definitely one of my favorites!
there is so much i love about death note; you're on to a good one there vinnyy my man!
At 4/13/14 02:24 PM, DM692 wrote:
If you figure it's worth the time, I can explain that a little better. Can you tell me what you think is wrong with my opinion?
Rating Elfen Lied over Cowboy Bebop isn't going to be something people will tolerate.
Also, the fact that I rated Elfen Lied so highly may have something to do with the fact that I read the manga after I finished the anime and might be looking at it more fondly because of that. I really liked the manga.
There's a difference between the anime and the manga, you can't really put the two together when the anime diverge from the manga storyline.
"As the old saying goes...what was it again?"
At 4/13/14 03:56 PM, Idiot-Finder wrote: Rating Elfen Lied over Cowboy Bebop isn't going to be something people will tolerate.
So I'll explain my opinion if I can get a reason why people don't like it, but I haven't yet.
At 4/13/14 03:56 PM, Idiot-Finder wrote: There's a difference between the anime and the manga, you can't really put the two together when the anime diverge from the manga storyline.
Thinking about this point a little more, I'd probably rate the anime closer to a 9, but I still definitely enjoyed it the most out of any I've watched.
Elfen Lied if pretentious, edgy, entry level trash
Into the wastebasket receptacle it is deposited!
0/3 replies so far have given me any objective problems with Elfen Lied, I've just been told that my opinion is wrong with nothing to back that claim. I'm not sure I'm as interested in posting here as I previously was.
i have a slight objection in that i would rate cowboy bebop 8.5 or 9 even, though i want to know more about elfen lied. a friend of mine has a dvd set and i may want to check it out. what can you tell me about it: storywise, action, all that good stuff.
At 4/13/14 06:28 PM, FRAYDO wrote: i have a slight objection in that i would rate cowboy bebop 8.5 or 9 even, though i want to know more about elfen lied. a friend of mine has a dvd set and i may want to check it out. what can you tell me about it: storywise, action, all that good stuff.
The first two episodes have a ton of nudity and gore (not in a senseless way, mind you), so if you do get into it at least wait until the 3rd or 4th episode before you form any lasting opinions.
In this universe, there are creatures known as diclonius (diclonii?) that are bred in captivity. They have invisible arms they control that give them pseudo-telekinetic powers, and are seen as replacements for inferior humans. All diclonius have an inner voice that tells them they must kill humans to make a place for themselves in this world. The story follows Lucy: the only known female diclonius able to reproduce. In the first episode, she is seen escaping from the facility used to research them, but events that take place cause her to develop a split personality.
These personalities are Lucy and Nyuu. Nyuu has child-like intelligence, but Lucy is invoked whenever Nyuu is in substantial danger. A boy who recently moved into an unused restaurant finds Nyuu on a beach, takes her in, and tries to figure out her origin.
Throughout the series, the organization tries to recapture Lucy through various means. To her, life becomes a balancing act of not going back to the torturous facility, but keeping her adopted family safe.
That's pretty much the story, as far as action goes, it pulls it off rather nicely. Diclonius' arms (Vectors) are shown to have incredible power, being able to seemingly pick and choose what they touch. For example, one subtle method they use to kill is to stick a vector into your brain and touch some nerve to kill you. This is contrasted by the sheer destructive power the Diclonius possess, with the ability to rip apart anything their vectors are able to reach.
As far as inter-character relations go, I believe this is the reason I liked the show so much. Everyone has a clear backstory, and throughout the show, they're all explained and connected in crazy ways you wouldn't even think of the first time you see the characters.
I'm sure this is long winded enough by now, so the bottom line is that if you get the chance to borrow the DVD set, I'd highly recommend it.
At 4/13/14 06:47 PM, DM692 wrote: the bottom line is that if you get the chance to borrow the DVD set, I'd highly recommend it.
will do! sounds amazing, ima definitely have to get to watching elfen lied
thanks, DM my man!
At 4/13/14 07:04 PM, Shadaw wrote: I like ghost in the shells.
Ghost in the Shell is a classic.
Just finished watching "Gundam F91" and I can see why people have problems with this movie. It should have been a series and yes, as a series it wouldn't have been as well animated but with the story being crammed into two hours, anyone can tell how much materials were skipped, even Stevie Wonder could have seen it.
It's a shame, it has so much potential and it would have made a really good series.
I mean, when did Anna Marie defected? How did Seabook and his injured dad escaped from the car crash? You can tell at what point in which the scene could have been a good spot for the episode to end.
Not to mention the buildup being skipped when Seabook decides to pilot the F91.
Even Amuro's first time had more buildup than that!
I liked the movie but it could have been much better as a series, what could have been thanks to the production issue.
"As the old saying goes...what was it again?"
I got Tom to make a sig, bow down to me.
At 4/14/14 01:55 PM, darkjam wrote: So Attack on Titan season 2 is coming this July, anyone else read the manga, or are you going to watch it?
Looking forward to this. I heard about Attack on Titan from a buddy, so I just watched the anime. I was considering starting the manga, but that same day my buddy told me that a 2nd season of the anime was slated for production, so I decided to hold off.
I'm pretty interested in this, because the last season ended off at a really shitty place.
At 4/14/14 02:15 PM, DM692 wrote: I'm pretty interested in this, because the last season ended off at a really shitty place.
I thought it ended well, seeing that titan was pretty interesting, until I read the manga that is.
I got Tom to make a sig, bow down to me.
At 4/14/14 02:38 PM, darkjam wrote:At 4/14/14 02:15 PM, DM692 wrote: I'm pretty interested in this, because the last season ended off at a really shitty place.I thought it ended well, seeing that titan was pretty interesting, until I read the manga that is.
TEETAHNS ARE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"As the old saying goes...what was it again?"
Date A Live Season 2 has started; just in case you didn't know.
hhnnnnngg
At 4/14/14 02:48 PM, Idiot-Finder wrote: TEETAHNS ARE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SPOILER ALERT FOR ATTACK ON TITANThat is not 100% known yet, all we know is that the Beast Titan can turn people into titans, but whether they started as humans is unknown.
step up bitch
I got Tom to make a sig, bow down to me.
