IncendiaryLemon
Captain Karen
I found it a little odd too, although now you point out the pun, I think it is fitting 
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ilmaestro said:
To say it touches on social issues might be bigging it up too much, but from how it develops, I'd actually liken it to the film Secretary, in that it manages some pleasing commentary on people expressing their feelings for one another in unconventional ways.
IncendiaryLemon
Captain Karen
Aiura-Episodes 1-12 (Complete)
Great show. Full thoughts in appropriate thread.
Gundam Seed-Episodes 48-50 (Complete)
Well that was a poor and disappointing ending.
Great show. Full thoughts in appropriate thread.
Gundam Seed-Episodes 48-50 (Complete)
Well that was a poor and disappointing ending.
Buzz201
Mad Scientist
Charlotte - Episode 3 - I originally just watched it because it was there and I was bored, but I think it's now ties for my favourite show of the season so far. Unfortunately it's never quite been excellent, but it hasn't been bad either. I appreciate that it has been consistently good, but hope it can take that final step and become amazing at some point during it's run.
Durarara!!x2 - Episode 15 - Well, it's getting slightly more exciting. Maybe I'd be slightly more excited if it was focussing on characters I gave a crap about instead of various different crime syndicates.
Ushio and Tora - Episode 3 - I enjoyed this, but is essentially just a collection of things you've seen before, and I can't see it trying to push the envelope any time soon. I'm guessing this will just remain a pleasant waste of time, rather than anything to get too excited about.
GATE - Episode 3 - It seems to have recovered from it's boring second episode, but has instead moved on to seeing how many different tropes they cram into 24 episodes, so hopefully they'll be able to get over that and move on fairly quickly.
Durarara!!x2 - Episode 15 - Well, it's getting slightly more exciting. Maybe I'd be slightly more excited if it was focussing on characters I gave a crap about instead of various different crime syndicates.
Ushio and Tora - Episode 3 - I enjoyed this, but is essentially just a collection of things you've seen before, and I can't see it trying to push the envelope any time soon. I'm guessing this will just remain a pleasant waste of time, rather than anything to get too excited about.
GATE - Episode 3 - It seems to have recovered from it's boring second episode, but has instead moved on to seeing how many different tropes they cram into 24 episodes, so hopefully they'll be able to get over that and move on fairly quickly.
Gemsy-chan
Shrine Maiden
Eps 9-14 of Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East
Buzzkillington
Cardcaptor
Tiger & Bunny: 23-25 - That was a pretty fun series with some great and really likeable characters, enjoyed it a lot. I usually wait a bit before watching any sequel series/movies, but think I'm going to break that habit and watch The Rising next as I just want more Tiger & Bunny.
Smeelia
Thousand Master
I watched Episode 5-10 of Hanasaku Iroha.
I'm enjoying this one quite a lot, it's got some pretty good comedy and drama and the characters are great. I like that things generally end on a positive note, although there's at least one storyline that doesn't look like it could have an entirely happy ending. I have mixed feelings about that one because I know how I'd like it to go and there's pretty much no way that'll happen. I'm talking about the Tohru/Ohana/Minchi/Ko love quadrangle, by the way... Could maybe throw in Nako too and possibly others.
I really liked the Tomoe "focus" episode, she hadn't really stood out much before but it was just really great fun. I suppose it was predictable in some ways but it was so well executed that it didn't matter (maybe the predictability even helped).
Probably my favourite episode so far was the one where Ohana has a fever. Apparently I like watching ill girls because I'm also quite fond of the fever episode in Hidamari Sketch. I may not have fully understood the episode (it certainly has a lot of potential to be confusing) but it seemed to be told out of order, with added delusions... a bit like Hidamari Sketch actually. I thought it worked very well and it was also quite a good episode to highlight the developing relationships of the characters (as well as their growth in general). On the downside the "sexy sick Ohana" bit was a little too much for me and I had to have a lie down (not really but I did like that bit, even if it contributed to the storyline I'm most worried about).
So, I guess I could kind of like Ohana's grandmother at this point but only on the basis that she's not really the same character as in the first episode or two. I don't mean that in the "she has changed" sense though, since there's no real indication that she went through any development in that area. It's seems almost like they're not even the same person and she was replaced by the start of episode three (kind of like watching a pilot to a show that went through quite a few changes before proper broadcast). It seems like the incident in the first episode really was more plot than character and that's a shame because the writing has been pretty good otherwise.
Anyway, I hope the show keeps up the quality throughout. I might have to look into buying it, hopefully I won't miss my chance.
I'm enjoying this one quite a lot, it's got some pretty good comedy and drama and the characters are great. I like that things generally end on a positive note, although there's at least one storyline that doesn't look like it could have an entirely happy ending. I have mixed feelings about that one because I know how I'd like it to go and there's pretty much no way that'll happen. I'm talking about the Tohru/Ohana/Minchi/Ko love quadrangle, by the way... Could maybe throw in Nako too and possibly others.
I really liked the Tomoe "focus" episode, she hadn't really stood out much before but it was just really great fun. I suppose it was predictable in some ways but it was so well executed that it didn't matter (maybe the predictability even helped).
Probably my favourite episode so far was the one where Ohana has a fever. Apparently I like watching ill girls because I'm also quite fond of the fever episode in Hidamari Sketch. I may not have fully understood the episode (it certainly has a lot of potential to be confusing) but it seemed to be told out of order, with added delusions... a bit like Hidamari Sketch actually. I thought it worked very well and it was also quite a good episode to highlight the developing relationships of the characters (as well as their growth in general). On the downside the "sexy sick Ohana" bit was a little too much for me and I had to have a lie down (not really but I did like that bit, even if it contributed to the storyline I'm most worried about).
So, I guess I could kind of like Ohana's grandmother at this point but only on the basis that she's not really the same character as in the first episode or two. I don't mean that in the "she has changed" sense though, since there's no real indication that she went through any development in that area. It's seems almost like they're not even the same person and she was replaced by the start of episode three (kind of like watching a pilot to a show that went through quite a few changes before proper broadcast). It seems like the incident in the first episode really was more plot than character and that's a shame because the writing has been pretty good otherwise.
Anyway, I hope the show keeps up the quality throughout. I might have to look into buying it, hopefully I won't miss my chance.
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BanzaiJedi
Pokémon Master
GATE: Thus the JSDF Fought There ep3. Do I sense a harem forming? Even so it's still my favourite show this season.
Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace ep1-2. I'm still not quite sure what to make of this, it has a very weird vibe.
The iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls s2 ep1. More kawaii fluff.
Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace ep1-2. I'm still not quite sure what to make of this, it has a very weird vibe.
The iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls s2 ep1. More kawaii fluff.
Lutga
Mad Scientist
Patlabor - The New Files OVAs (eps 1-16)
I'd enjoyed what I'd seen of Patlabor before via the previous OVA series, but this set really felt it took things to a new level of excellence. That said, I'd definitely have to discount the opening four episodes as they rely so thoroughly on the TV series, which I haven't seen. As a continuous arc too, they don't really fit alongside the episodic, self-contained stories told in the other episodes. And in a way, that's the beauty of these OVAs, the sheer ability to tell a self contained story within 25 minutes - varying vastly in tone and content, with the wider concept of Patlabor as a show merely a backdrop for the writer to tell pretty much whatever kind of story or genre they want. Stuff like Snow Rondo, and the Love Hotel episode are masterpieces in subtle melancholy, unspoken love and the grey, brooding skies of the early 90s. The animation quality is strong for a show of its age, and the backgrounds paint the tone of the series so well, as does Kenji Kawai's fantastic score, which definitely plays out as a forerunner to what he did with the first GITs movie.
Vampire Princess Miyu - eps 1-7
Enjoyable monster of the week fare, with some cute character designs and pretty strong animation work for its time. Miyu herself makes for a fantastic lead - with just the right amount of schoolgirl charm crossed with a bit of quite literal bite. I like how dark the series can get at times, and while sometimes it feels like it's veering off into cheesy 90s battle anime territory with its Cardcaptor Sakura-esque special moves, there's a real poignancy behind some of the stories that means the show benefits from a real, slow-burning chill. Never outright scary, but definitely one that lingers in the memory.
Ergo Proxy - eps 1-14
So after the discussion in the other thread, I sat down to start watching this, and if we are drawing obvious comparisons, I'd probably say on a face value level, this definitely falls closer to Psycho Pass in terms of tone and visuals. But it also falls in line with other dark, psychological stuff like Texnolyze or From The New World in terms of painting an impossibly bleak post-apocalyptic world. I also quite like that the show feels very Western in its tastes, from the OP and ED themes (Radiohead?! In an anime?!), and the general pacing and cinematography of the show. It feels at times like a live-action Scandi thriller or something like that.
Also, the animation quality is incredible in places - considering it was made nearly 10 years ago, it really doesn't feel like it's dated at all - and the quality of the facial expressions is uncannily realistic in places, although said quality varies a lot and in some episodes the faces go really, badly off model. The whole tone and look of the show is probably its greatest strength though - I love how everything is basically varying shades of grey.
I'd enjoyed what I'd seen of Patlabor before via the previous OVA series, but this set really felt it took things to a new level of excellence. That said, I'd definitely have to discount the opening four episodes as they rely so thoroughly on the TV series, which I haven't seen. As a continuous arc too, they don't really fit alongside the episodic, self-contained stories told in the other episodes. And in a way, that's the beauty of these OVAs, the sheer ability to tell a self contained story within 25 minutes - varying vastly in tone and content, with the wider concept of Patlabor as a show merely a backdrop for the writer to tell pretty much whatever kind of story or genre they want. Stuff like Snow Rondo, and the Love Hotel episode are masterpieces in subtle melancholy, unspoken love and the grey, brooding skies of the early 90s. The animation quality is strong for a show of its age, and the backgrounds paint the tone of the series so well, as does Kenji Kawai's fantastic score, which definitely plays out as a forerunner to what he did with the first GITs movie.
Vampire Princess Miyu - eps 1-7
Enjoyable monster of the week fare, with some cute character designs and pretty strong animation work for its time. Miyu herself makes for a fantastic lead - with just the right amount of schoolgirl charm crossed with a bit of quite literal bite. I like how dark the series can get at times, and while sometimes it feels like it's veering off into cheesy 90s battle anime territory with its Cardcaptor Sakura-esque special moves, there's a real poignancy behind some of the stories that means the show benefits from a real, slow-burning chill. Never outright scary, but definitely one that lingers in the memory.
Ergo Proxy - eps 1-14
So after the discussion in the other thread, I sat down to start watching this, and if we are drawing obvious comparisons, I'd probably say on a face value level, this definitely falls closer to Psycho Pass in terms of tone and visuals. But it also falls in line with other dark, psychological stuff like Texnolyze or From The New World in terms of painting an impossibly bleak post-apocalyptic world. I also quite like that the show feels very Western in its tastes, from the OP and ED themes (Radiohead?! In an anime?!), and the general pacing and cinematography of the show. It feels at times like a live-action Scandi thriller or something like that.
Also, the animation quality is incredible in places - considering it was made nearly 10 years ago, it really doesn't feel like it's dated at all - and the quality of the facial expressions is uncannily realistic in places, although said quality varies a lot and in some episodes the faces go really, badly off model. The whole tone and look of the show is probably its greatest strength though - I love how everything is basically varying shades of grey.
IncendiaryLemon
Captain Karen
Charlotte-Episode 3
Another really enjoyable episode. This show is just a blast to watch.
Gintama-Episode 86 and 87
Episode 86: I never thought they would shed any light on why Sougo disliked Hijikata and that it was just a running gag but I'm glad they put some backstory to it.
Episode 87: Gintama is really good at doing everything, it's really quite astonishing and this arc really highlighted that. The comedy parts were laugh out loud funny, the action parts were fast paced and exciting and the sad parts were genuinely emotional.
Another really enjoyable episode. This show is just a blast to watch.
Gintama-Episode 86 and 87
Episode 86: I never thought they would shed any light on why Sougo disliked Hijikata and that it was just a running gag but I'm glad they put some backstory to it.
Episode 87: Gintama is really good at doing everything, it's really quite astonishing and this arc really highlighted that. The comedy parts were laugh out loud funny, the action parts were fast paced and exciting and the sad parts were genuinely emotional.
Orgun
Dragon Knight
Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ - Episodes 9 & 10 (Blu-ray)
Still nothing really happening so far in ZZ.
I saw this in 2003 and I had only seen Wing and the 08th MS Team before hand, I really liked then but I'm not sure how it would stand up now and it's something I want to rewatch in the near future.
Still nothing really happening so far in ZZ.
IncendiaryLemon said:
I saw this in 2003 and I had only seen Wing and the 08th MS Team before hand, I really liked then but I'm not sure how it would stand up now and it's something I want to rewatch in the near future.
Nihon Animator Mihonichi (Japanese Dub) - Episodes 13-24 (Up-to-date for Season 3)
GOD EATER (Japanese Dub) - Episode 02
Jitsu wa Watashi wa (Japanese Dub) - Episode 02
GOD EATER (Japanese Dub) - Episode 02
Jitsu wa Watashi wa (Japanese Dub) - Episode 02
IncendiaryLemon
Captain Karen
Yuyushiki-Episode 1
Wow, this show is actually really funny. I laughed out loud quite a few times. Some pretty unique looking character designs too. I also really like Yuzuko pushing Yuri right from the first episode
Wow, this show is actually really funny. I laughed out loud quite a few times. Some pretty unique looking character designs too. I also really like Yuzuko pushing Yuri right from the first episode
Smeelia
Thousand Master
"Ta"... Classic.IncendiaryLemon said:Yuyushiki-Episode 1
Wow, this show is actually really funny. I laughed out loud quite a few times. Some pretty unique looking character designs too. I also really like Yuzuko pushing Yuri right from the first episode
I'm waiting on the Blu-rays for Yuyushiki and Kinmoza to arrive, looking forward to re-watching both. I'm getting into a habit of re-watching things quite a lot, it's making it difficult to fit new things in (but it's still fun I suppose).
IncendiaryLemon
Captain Karen
I'd love to buy Kinmoza but the price is a little steep for me at the moment. It's become one of my favourite shows in recent memory so I hope the price comes down a little soon. As soon as it's about £20-£25 I'll definitely grab it.