wolfx Posted March 30, 2010 Posted March 30, 2010 Welcome to version 3.0 I finished watching Bakemonogatari TV episodes and was abit perplexed that Tsubasa's story wasn't really completed? Will they explore it further in the OVAs? The show is studio SHAFT at its weirdest with frequent "RED" "BLACK" "BLUE" and "WHITE" screens flashing during action scenes. But the story and dialogues between characters saved the show from otherwise very experimental animation that isn't everyone's cup of tea. Also watched the 2nd OVA of Darker Than Black Gaiden. Its sad that the OVAs are better than the whole 2nd season put together.
Ghost Train Posted March 30, 2010 Posted March 30, 2010 I tried watching Bakemonogatari a while ago, but took a break from it. I got to the third episode I think. Unfortunately, I get the feel that it's one of those shows with the propensity of loosing stuff in translation, as I've been told the wordplay which constitutes 99% of the series is hard to capture. I really like Senjougahara though ... prototypical psycho-girl friend of pure win.
shiroikaze Posted March 30, 2010 Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) Welcome to version 3.0 I finished watching Bakemonogatari TV episodes and was abit perplexed that Tsubasa's story wasn't really completed? Will they explore it further in the OVAs? The show is studio SHAFT at its weirdest with frequent "RED" "BLACK" "BLUE" and "WHITE" screens flashing during action scenes. But the story and dialogues between characters saved the show from otherwise very experimental animation that isn't everyone's cup of tea. I think someone stated "budget and deadline" reasons at first for those red/black/blue/white screens that flash; now I think studio SHAFT decided to run with it. I'm pretty sure there will be more webisodes along the way. Edited March 30, 2010 by shiroikaze
Marzan Posted March 30, 2010 Posted March 30, 2010 Watching "Patlabor: The New Files" and I'm lovin' it.
Bri Posted March 30, 2010 Posted March 30, 2010 I finished watching Bakemonogatari TV episodes and was abit perplexed that Tsubasa's story wasn't really completed? Will they explore it further in the OVAs? The show is studio SHAFT at its weirdest with frequent "RED" "BLACK" "BLUE" and "WHITE" screens flashing during action scenes. But the story and dialogues between characters saved the show from otherwise very experimental animation that isn't everyone's cup of tea. I tried watching Bakemonogatari a while ago, but took a break from it. I got to the third episode I think. Unfortunately, I get the feel that it's one of those shows with the propensity of loosing stuff in translation, as I've been told the wordplay which constitutes 99% of the series is hard to capture. I really like Senjougahara though ... prototypical psycho-girl friend of pure win. I'm very much in two minds about this anime. On the one hand I love the interesting experimental animation, the great soundtrack and impressive VA performance, but on the other hand it's just a harem comedy with very conventional one girl per arch build up, and the supernatural element in high school with monsters, possessions and vampires is very cliche. It tries to hard to be different and cutting edge but kind of fails at it...
mechaninac Posted March 30, 2010 Posted March 30, 2010 I've been following "Monster" on AniMonday, and I'm enjoying it very much. It's a welcome change of pace from the usual anime fare... very much a psychological thriller.
Scream Man Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Watching "Patlabor: The New Files" and I'm lovin' it. I just got the 11 DVD set of the TV series! I'm goign to start over the wekeend if i get time.
SIGHUP Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Naruto! I believe they are finally done with the fillers.
ron5864 Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Yoko is totally fan service in Gurren Lagann. And she sure can snipe like Lockon Stratus.
wolfx Posted March 31, 2010 Author Posted March 31, 2010 I think someone stated "budget and deadline" reasons at first for those red/black/blue/white screens that flash; now I think studio SHAFT decided to run with it. I'm pretty sure there will be more webisodes along the way. It does feel like a "cheat" and easy way out of making an anime... but i doubt SHAFT has budget problems. Btw yeah i watched the webisodes which continued Tsubasa's story. Just abit strange that they dumped her story at 12 and continued with 13 and 14. I'm very much in two minds about this anime. On the one hand I love the interesting experimental animation, the great soundtrack and impressive VA performance, but on the other hand it's just a harem comedy with very conventional one girl per arch build up, and the supernatural element in high school with monsters, possessions and vampires is very cliche. It tries to hard to be different and cutting edge but kind of fails at it... I don't think it tried to be different or cutting edge, and yeah generally its a cliche plot but the presentation is way different. You realise the show doesn't have any other characters except those that participate in the dialogues and very rarely you get to see more than three people talking at the same time. If this show was presented in your typical anime-style, it might probably make less of an impact and even be cliched. The show also sometimes breaks the "Fourth Wall" and pokes fun at itself being an anime and also frequently presents all the usual otaku tropes deliberately.
Scream Man Posted April 1, 2010 Posted April 1, 2010 Anyone seen Noein? It sounds kinda interesting and clips ive seen seem OK.
wolfx Posted April 1, 2010 Author Posted April 1, 2010 Anyone seen Noein? It sounds kinda interesting and clips ive seen seem OK. Animation is strange and experimental. (ugly some might add) Has some interesting quantum mechanics as a plot tool, where some guy from an alternate future visits this girl who is supposed to be saviour of mankind in the alternate future or something..... Story could be slow at times, but I love Noien.
Marzan Posted April 1, 2010 Posted April 1, 2010 Harlock 3D CG movie poster. Cool! I can't believe they're making this!
pato Posted April 1, 2010 Posted April 1, 2010 Anyone seen Noein? It sounds kinda interesting and clips ive seen seem OK. I agree with wolfx the animation is strange but I wouldn't say it is ugly. I watched Noein two weeks ago and in fact I had planned to watch only one episode per day but it was so interesting that I finished the whole series in only two days. From my point of view the best parts of Noein are the love story and the character development. I don't really watch that much anime but Noein is one of my favorites. By the way, I'm currently watching Durarara!
Marzan Posted April 2, 2010 Posted April 2, 2010 Since I'm all alone at home at the moment I had time to finish Patlabor: The New Files. Seriously, one of the funniest anime ever made. 3 or 4 episodes in particular are just pure comedic genius. Much more lighthearted that the OVA or the movies. Just starting to watch Martian Succesor Nadesico. Can't say I was too impressed by the first episode but let's wait and see.
JELEINEN Posted April 2, 2010 Posted April 2, 2010 Seriously, one of the funniest anime ever made. 3 or 4 episodes in particular are just pure comedic genius. Much more lighthearted that the OVA or the movies. The one where Oshii spoofs his own student protest days and the one with the two captains stuck in a love motel because of a typhoon are brilliant. I'm currently watching Durarara!! and Startship Girl Yamamoto Youko while waiting for the new season to get going.
aquilon Posted April 2, 2010 Posted April 2, 2010 Claymores - very dark and bloody. A great respite from giant robots and "Hero" ships. And all the Claymores are smokin' hot!
Scream Man Posted April 2, 2010 Posted April 2, 2010 I'm thinking of trying Claymore when we get it as a box set down here. I hear good things.
aquilon Posted April 2, 2010 Posted April 2, 2010 I'm thinking of trying Claymore when we get it as a box set down here. I hear good things. I Netflixed it long ago and kind of let my qeue go and forgot about it - then it showed up and I said OHWTH and watched the first disk. I was hooked from there!
shiroikaze Posted April 3, 2010 Posted April 3, 2010 Claymores - very dark and bloody. A great respite from giant robots and "Hero" ships. And all the Claymores are smokin' hot! Wait til you get on their bad side.
Scream Man Posted April 3, 2010 Posted April 3, 2010 (edited) Got given Saiyuki today Never seen it, so should be interesting! Edited April 3, 2010 by Scream Man
Marzan Posted April 3, 2010 Posted April 3, 2010 The one where Oshii spoofs his own student protest days and the one with the two captains stuck in a love motel because of a typhoon are brilliant. Wonderful both of them. My personal favourite though is the one of Section 2's males looking for a terrorist in a bath house. Genius!
Ghost Train Posted April 4, 2010 Posted April 4, 2010 Re-watched Voices of a Distant Star. Never has time dilation been explained so tragically and beautifully well (with the exception of Gunbuster lol).
The Shade Posted April 5, 2010 Posted April 5, 2010 Finally got my Bacanno DVD's through the mail (thank you Canada Customs for holding them up at the border). Watched the first 2 eps. I'm confused , but I've heard that that is the reaction you're supposed to have at this point in the series. It's got my interest (what with the, um, very interesting & varied cast), and I'll keep watching.
ron5864 Posted April 5, 2010 Posted April 5, 2010 Finished watching Gurren Lagann. I would say it is good, because it did not have the usual ending. The story was interesting too with the Spiral Being versus Anti-Spiral Being. Too bad Yoko's kiss is more deadlier than a pineapple salad.
regult Posted April 5, 2010 Posted April 5, 2010 (edited) i didn't watch the tv version, only the movies, and I am not sure I liked it or not...maybe I should've watched the series instead? Maybe the movies were too condensed, as typically is the case. One thing I definitely did not like was the character design in the second film, especially the deadly Yoko. Also recently I've avidly watched both seasons of Haruhi Suzumiya after a long time discrediting the series. I was probably misled by the character design (the old seifuku+miniskirt="moe")...but how I changed my mind after watching pieces of "the adventures of Mikuru Asahina" on youtube! now I am impatiently waiting for the movie. Already read the novel and really hope they did a good job animating the story. Shangri-la is in the hard disk but can't get myself to watch it (there is also a schoolgirl!oh wait, there are plenty in Macross F too!)... Edited April 5, 2010 by regult
dreamweaver13 Posted April 5, 2010 Posted April 5, 2010 i didn't watch the tv version, only the movies, and I am not sure I liked it or not...maybe I should've watched the series instead? Maybe the movies were too condensed, as typically is the case. Definitely should have watched the series first. The movie (specially the first one) was a very condensed version, spliced with seemingly random animation sequences in the middle (which almost make no sense if you haven't seen the series). The awesome parts are still in the movie, but without the build-up of the plot and the characters, the awesome parts have less impact somehow. Even the second movie might be too crazy to make sense. If you hadn't seen the series first, the final battle mght just be a tad too absurd. I mean, to see each character in the movie have a mecha the size of a galazy, and then later on merge with each other to form an even bigger mecha, might be too much already. At least, if you've seen the series first, your mind would have had enough time to first register the fact that a mecha was as big as a frickin galaxy, before even becoming bigger in the movie.
Marzan Posted April 5, 2010 Posted April 5, 2010 About halfway through Martian Succesor Nadesico. It's extremely silly and the plot just keeps jumping around all over the place, changing the setting from one episode to another without any explanation. Having said that, it does have some very funny moments and has countless anime references, including several to Macross.
wolfx Posted April 5, 2010 Author Posted April 5, 2010 just watched 1s ep of Angel Beats. Feels very Haruhi + Clannad in the afterlife.
Scream Man Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 By Gods Sayuki sucked! i made it through 1 disk, and i dont think I'll ever go back. When was this made?! Its like it was done with Flash animation! Ugh...
Fortress_Maximus Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 (edited) Full Metal Alchemist is pretty awesome. Edited April 6, 2010 by Fortress_Maximus
dreamweaver13 Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 Full Metal Alchemist is pretty awesome. Are you referring to the new one? Indeed, absolutely awesome. Sadly, i'm stuck at ep39 since i don't have the later episodes yet.
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