BeyondTheGrave Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 watched the fist episode of lvel E. it was different and pretty interesting. Anyone know where a good place is to find old anime?
JELEINEN Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 Anyone know where a good place is to find old anime? Look for specific fansub groups that specialize in older shows, like Anime Classic, Live Evil, Sailor Spork or Doremi.
wolfx Posted January 16, 2011 Author Posted January 16, 2011 Watched Puella Magi Madoka, a mahou shoujo show by SHAFT. Not sure if its a good thing but it feels like Nanoha season 1 again.
Gui Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Watched Arrietty a few days ago: a good movie but not the jewel that a lot of people announced; still a very enjoyable story though...
ron5864 Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 I just finished watching Vandread. That was the best anime I have seen in a long time. I just want more more more! Really interesting story...men and women fighting each other in the far future with giant mecha (like Zentrans and Meltrans). Good action. The CGI animation for the mecha is not that great by today's standards, but the great story and characters really make up for it. Good amounts of comedy and dirty humor. The Pyoro NAVI tempermental robot provided good laughs. The ending was really great, the way Hibiki finally understands the situation. This is like Eureka 7 and Gurren Lagann rolled into one but with a better conclusion to the story.
SkullLeaderVF-X Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Just finished watching Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari. I liked it, but it felt too short to me.I'm hoping for a second season. I love the Tenchi Muyo OVA's, and want to see what happens to Tenchi's little brother.
Greyryder Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 I just finished watching Vandread. That was the best anime I have seen in a long time. I just want more more more! Really interesting story...men and women fighting each other in the far future with giant mecha (like Zentrans and Meltrans). Good action. The CGI animation for the mecha is not that great by today's standards, but the great story and characters really make up for it. Good amounts of comedy and dirty humor. The Pyoro NAVI tempermental robot provided good laughs. The ending was really great, the way Hibiki finally understands the situation. This is like Eureka 7 and Gurren Lagann rolled into one but with a better conclusion to the story. Vandread is one of my favorites. Even the obnoxious pilot guy got some character development. Though, that was kind of sad.
BeyondTheGrave Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Just recently watched Full metal panic series. Didn't really care for it still trying to figure out its appeal. Does That mean something is wrong with me?
ron5864 Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Vandread is one of my favorites. Even the obnoxious pilot guy got some character development. Though, that was kind of sad. Bart, the helmsman, got the short straw in this series. His love interest did not worked out as he had planned. Funny how the cool and calm doctor was able to win over the ladies at the end.
wolfx Posted January 19, 2011 Author Posted January 19, 2011 u guys make me wanna rewatch Vandread. It was campy, sure. But it was fun. XD Little guy sitting on beautiful ladies' laps in the cockpit? Oh yeah!
Ghost Train Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Zombie Desu Ka is shaping up to have the most epic harem of all times. Silent Necromancer Chainsaw Masou Shoujou Vampire Ninja Maido who in an alternate universe is a bass player ...
wolfx Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 Zombie Desu Ka is shaping up to have the most epic harem of all times. Silent Necromancer Chainsaw Masou Shoujou Vampire Ninja Maido who in an alternate universe is a bass player ... I know right? I lol-ed at the beginning of ep 1. Nanaca Crash parody! http://megami.starcreator.com/nanaca-crash/
Vepariga Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 just finished watching a CGI movie called PlanZet. Was OK,story bit weak but the Mecha action was decent and well designed.
ae_productions Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 Just finished Macross Plus the movie. Starting from the beginning with the Robotech Protoculpture box set. Yes, I dig Robotech.
Keith Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 Just finished Macross Plus the movie. Starting from the beginning with the Robotech Protoculpture box set. Yes, I dig Robotech. PROTOCULPTURE!!
Wanzerfan Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) I just finished watching Vandread. That was the best anime I have seen in a long time. I just want more more more! Really interesting story...men and women fighting each other in the far future with giant mecha (like Zentrans and Meltrans). Good action. The CGI animation for the mecha is not that great by today's standards, but the great story and characters really make up for it. Good amounts of comedy and dirty humor. The Pyoro NAVI tempermental robot provided good laughs. The ending was really great, the way Hibiki finally understands the situation. This is like Eureka 7 and Gurren Lagann rolled into one but with a better conclusion to the story. God, how I loved that show. Too bad those bastards over at Comcast decided to drop Encore Wam! from thier channel lineup. Both VanDread and VanDread: The Second Stage had an excellent story (it's a Gonzo show; look what they did with Hellsing). Too bad they didn't get to do a third series (both series together had an episode count of about 26 episodes), because I would love to see a full-blown war between the planets Mejere (I'm spelling the planet's name the way it was pronounced in the English dub) allied with Tarak against the forces of Earth. Edited January 22, 2011 by Wanzerfan
Marzan Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Finished watching Gundam Zeta yesterday. Did a mini marathon with the last 4 chapters. All I can say is wow! What an ending! I mean knowing Tomino's reputation I knew there would be some casualties, but I never expected this kind of death toll. The death of Emma Sheen was particularly gripping. And Kamille Bidan losing his sanity somehow made even more of an impression than if he had died. (I am assuming that he went insane. If anyone know's better please educate me). Might check out Gundam ZZ now.
Gui Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Be careful: ZZ begins very differently than Z, which may disappoints you; things get back to "normal" after around the first half though...
Gubaba Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Be careful: ZZ begins very differently than Z, which may disappoints you; things get back to "normal" after around the first half though... There's nothing disappointing about Bright Noa chasing chickens.
reeoyuy Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 ZZ is intentionally made silly to detoxify your brain from all that dark things on Zeta, But somehow the silliness is overdose sometimes. Anyway, just finished Eureka 7 marathon. Not sure if I want to watch the movie, and haven't decided on next anime on my list. For now I'll just stick to weekly SRW OG: The inspector.
Keith Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Z He didn't go crazy, Scirroco sealed his mind with his last act of spite. watch ZZ to find out what happens next With that said, yeah, ZZ initially feels like Scirroco sealed Tomino's mind, but things quickly balance back out into awesomeness. Well, 10-12 episodes in at least. As for the Eureka Seven movie, go for it. Yeah it recycles some stuff, but it's a great alternate take on the story.
Marzan Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Be careful: ZZ begins very differently than Z, which may disappoints you; things get back to "normal" after around the first half though... ZZ is intentionally made silly to detoxify your brain from all that dark things on Zeta, But somehow the silliness is overdose sometimes. Z He didn't go crazy, Scirroco sealed his mind with his last act of spite. watch ZZ to find out what happens next With that said, yeah, ZZ initially feels like Scirroco sealed Tomino's mind, but things quickly balance back out into awesomeness. Well, 10-12 episodes in at least. Started watching ZZ and yeah, it's like WTF? It's hard to believe that it's the same director working on it straight after Zeta. I appreciate all your comments. I don't think I would have continued without knowing that things get better further than down the line. I'd been afraid to read ZZ reviews because there's so many spoilers in reviews I've read in days past.
reeoyuy Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 As for the Eureka Seven movie, go for it. Yeah it recycles some stuff, but it's a great alternate take on the story. Interesting. I was hoping for continuation but alternate retelling is OK for me.
khyronic Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 watching black lagoon (second barrage)...once i'm done it will be Desert Punk. Also watching Dragon Drive(in English) and Southern Cross/Mospeada on the side to fill my "retro need"
Shaorin Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) "ELEMENTAL GELADE" with my 17 year-old imouto. about 3/4 of the way through my complete collection set, one of PIONEER LDC/GENEON's last products before throwing in their cards. R.I.P. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elemental_Gelade Edited January 28, 2011 by Shaorin
shiroikaze Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 "ELEMENTAL GELADE" That anime was a bit of a disappointment. Another case of "the manga was better".
Shaorin Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) That anime was a bit of a disappointment. Another case of "the manga was better". i haven't seen the manga, so i wouldn't know. my sister, however, has actually read some of it, and she says she feels the Anime storyline is better... diff'ernt strokes for diff'ernt folks, i guess. i just think it's a good show overall, myself... Edited January 29, 2011 by Shaorin
ron5864 Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 After watching Elfen Lied, I have an ambivalent feeling for the ending. While the story is good, the ending left some things open. I got the same feeling after Chrono Crusade. It's bittersweet. And Kouta seemed clueless to his surroundings through out most of the series, even with his traumatic childhood experience factored into the character.
Snail00 Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 Elfen Lied is really rough to watch. Its pretty intense Right now I am watching Samurai Champloo
Robelwell202 Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 I'd have to agree... Elfen Lied is quite intense. I had to take a break from it after a few episodes, since seeing a girl violently losing her limbs has an unsettling effect on me. When I got back to it, I kinda forced myself to watch it, so I could at least finish the story. One of the good things about the show was the musical score. That was damn good. Overall, I'd give it a 6.5 out of 10.
wolfx Posted January 30, 2011 Author Posted January 30, 2011 Elfenlied....my all time favorite. If only because it breaks the moe anime trope and twists it into some dark show. I hope this doesn't reflect my personality somewhat though.
ron5864 Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Elfenlied....my all time favorite. If only because it breaks the moe anime trope and twists it into some dark show. I hope this doesn't reflect my personality somewhat though. With all the limbs getting torn off in graphic gory details, it was definitely not your usual anime. I had to stop eating red meat for a few days after watching this...
Marzan Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 After watching Elfen Lied, I have an ambivalent feeling for the ending. While the story is good, the ending left some things open. I got the same feeling after Chrono Crusade. It's bittersweet. And Kouta seemed clueless to his surroundings through out most of the series, even with his traumatic childhood experience factored into the character. Elfen Lied is one of the few cases were I enjoyed the anime more than the original manga. Brutal study into how cruel children can be. The ending is left somewhat open, yeah, but I didn't think that was too much of a bad thing.
Gui Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 [...] I hope this doesn't reflect my personality somewhat though. Every word a person say reflects something about her personality But not always the first thing some people may think about though...
shiroikaze Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Just watched Steamboy last night on my new TV. Seeing how the movie ended, I thought there would be more followup material but I see nothing of that sort . Didn't really hit me until near the end that the grandfather was voiced by Patrick Stewart.
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