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Posted - 2014.07.14 15:51:00 -
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Anyone else watched Knights of Sidonia on Netflix, yet? Not too bad. Also just finished Welcome to the N.H.K.--really enjoyed it, even if parts of it hit a little too close to home.
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Posted - 2014.07.14 18:24:00 -
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soulreaper73 wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Anyone else watched Knights of Sidonia on Netflix, yet? Not too bad. Also just finished Welcome to the N.H.K.--really enjoyed it, even if parts of it hit a little too close to home. havent seen it yet
Highly recommend it, so long as you're aware that the story in no way, shape or form approaches any sort of conclusion in this season.
Think of it as something akin to Attack on Titan...minus all of the teenage-angst B.S.
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Posted - 2014.07.16 18:13:00 -
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About halfway through Chrome Shelled Regios on Netflix. Good stuff so far.
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Posted - 2014.07.20 19:44:00 -
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soulreaper73 wrote:Heimdallr69 wrote:soulreaper73 wrote:yeah, i got nothing at the moment except for the latest season of Total Drama. It is not anime, but at least it is animated and is entertaining. Onee chan, are you not watching this seasons anime? i just finished kill la kill, and dokkoida, have to watch the latest episode of fairy tail. currently starting infinite stratos.
What did you think of kill la kill? Watched all but the final three or four episodes and it's been a resounding "meh." Wish they had gone with a full-on parody of anime/hentai tropes instead of toeing the line between being serious and being irrelevant.
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Posted - 2014.07.20 22:34:00 -
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Heimdallr69 wrote:I thought it was weird as ****. But it wasn't bad it was a decent anime. If you're into hentai I recommend you watch boku no pico. Hehe jk don't ever fall for that trick! (I did  )
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Posted - 2014.07.23 21:40:00 -
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Heimdallr69 wrote:gbghg wrote:Vordred Knight wrote:Guys! i have sad news to tell you *sad music begins to play* I've been without Netflix for 5 days if i don't get it back soon i think i will die D: who needs netflix when you have multiple anime sites? also, i've started watching nichijou, i'm enjoying it  ^ Animefreak.tv Kiss anime (works wonders on mobile/ps4) Animehere.com
Do you have to pay for any of these channels?
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Posted - 2014.07.23 21:41:00 -
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Just re-watched Girls Bravo. Kuzaharu Fukuyama is my favorite anime character of all time.
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Posted - 2014.07.25 01:23:00 -
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At a crossroads with what to watch on Netflix. Just wasn't able to get into Blood+ and now I'm left with very few "mature" options. I vaguely remember watching some Bubblegum Crisis years ago...should I give it another shot?
Otherwise, I'm left with Samurai Champloo, Eden of the East and Hetalia...
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Posted - 2014.07.25 20:18:00 -
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Heimdallr69 wrote:Everything Dies wrote:At a crossroads with what to watch on Netflix. Just wasn't able to get into Blood+ and now I'm left with very few "mature" options. I vaguely remember watching some Bubblegum Crisis years ago...should I give it another shot?
Otherwise, I'm left with Samurai Champloo, Eden of the East and Hetalia... I couldn't get into blood+ either, haven't seen the others. But some on netflix I liked Kaze no stigma, HVLP, Rosario Vampire, my bride is a mermaid. Ouran high school host club, baka and test.
Liked HVLP, loved Rosario + Vampire and liked MBiaM, haven't seen the rest.
Anyways...was just sitting down to rewatch Hellraiser 2 last night when my youngest daughter came downstairs to sleep in the recliner (she refuses to sleep in her d*mn princess bed for the whole night) so I decided to watch Kite with the sound off. Amazed that it ran for less than 50 minutes. Not great, but not terrible. May give Kite: Liberator a go tonight.
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Posted - 2014.07.25 20:19:00 -
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Immortal John Ripper wrote:I need a sexy anime recommendation.
Anime...or hentai?
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Posted - 2014.07.28 19:24:00 -
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Last night was just...awful. Watched "Blade of the Phantom Master" and gave it a rare one star rating on Netflix. The characters, animation, plot...sucktacular all around.
Sadly, this came just one night after watching "Kite: Liberator." Back-to-back disappointing anime nights for me!
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Posted - 2014.07.29 01:47:00 -
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PoP SoTa wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Last night was just...awful. Watched "Blade of the Phantom Master" and gave it a rare one star rating on Netflix. The characters, animation, plot...sucktacular all around.
Sadly, this came just one night after watching "Kite: Liberator." Back-to-back disappointing anime nights for me! When it comes to movies there are very, very, few good anime ones. One I'd suggest is Eden of the East - spectacular.
Should I watch it before or after the season that's available on Netflix?
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Posted - 2014.07.31 04:00:00 -
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Anybody using Hulu+ to get their anime fix? Just glanced at their offerings and it puts Netflix' to shame.
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Posted - 2014.08.04 16:28:00 -
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Just signed up for the free week trial of Hulu plus and watched King of Thorn last night. Enjoyable, even if it does fall apart by the end (similar to how Final Fantasy games really jump the rails when trying to explain everything.)
Next up is Papillon Rose...a series I recall as one of my first introductions to hentai many years ago. Quite tame by today's standards but I'm hoping to catch a bit more of the parody that I missed the first time around.
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Posted - 2014.08.06 01:43:00 -
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High School DxD. Wow...talk about some fan service! Shame I have to listen to the dubbed version if I want to enjoy any of the good/ridiculous stuff.
Also caught the first episode of To Love-Ru. Hoping it continues to be one of those super-cheesy harem comedies that's more humorous than anything.
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Posted - 2014.08.24 02:55:00 -
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Finished "To Love-Ru" last night. Mixed feelings about this one. On the positive side, the series was focused much more on comedy instead of blatant fan service. That said, the show really begins to drag about halfway through; You get the feeling that you've pretty much seen everything there is by this point and, if you're at all familiar with harem comedies, the resolution will be painfully obvious. Really, this show would have been better off if they had gone with 12 or 13 episodes instead of 26.
Question:
Is "Motto To Love-Ru" the sequel to this, or is "To Love-Ru Darkness"?
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Posted - 2014.08.25 01:54:00 -
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Awwwwwwww yeahhhhhhhhhh...Fist of the North Star, baby! Hulu+ shows it as one season with 150+ episodes!!! Man, I love this show. Hell, I can remember playing the Gameboy version of the game!
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Posted - 2014.08.30 00:54:00 -
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7 episodes of Fist of the North Star down...only 140+ to go!
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Posted - 2014.09.08 02:27:00 -
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Maken-ki. Seriously...even more fan service than Sekirei?! Those poor Japanese gir--err, women--and their decision to wear underwear that's so tight they're practically painted on.
Also made the mistake of having the sound on while trying to watch Fist of the North Star. Dear God, the show is so much better with the sound off!!!
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Posted - 2015.03.02 14:40:00 -
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Just finished the 13 episodes of Mayo Chiki that are available on Hulu+. I love absurd, tongue-in-cheek shows like this.
Now I'm working on Haganai. Four episodes in and I'm decently entertained so far.
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Posted - 2015.03.08 04:41:00 -
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Finished the second season of Haganai. Kinda disappointed at the lack of any sense of resolution being hinted at, but supposedly there's a third season in the works. Have to admit that Yukimura's my favorite, even if the historical Sanada Yukimura was a chump.
Now watching Is This a Zombie? Waiting for things to really get going, but there's plenty of potential for some laughs.
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Posted - 2015.04.21 13:18:00 -
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Well, it's not really an anime, but...I'm currently playing "Let's Meow Meow." Will soon follow that up with "My Girlfriend is the President."
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Posted - 2015.06.27 14:54:00 -
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So tired...so much anime...just watched Freezing Vibration non-stop, followed by the first season of Is This a Zombie? + the OVA and am now on episode two (so episode 0, 1 and 2) of the second season...will I ever sleep again?!
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Posted - 2015.06.28 00:46:00 -
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Have to say, Is This a Zombie? may well be the second-funniest cartoon I've ever watched, trailing only South Park. You know it's funny when you're laughing out loud by yourself!
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Posted - 2015.06.28 22:48:00 -
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Another night of anime bingeing!
Finished the second season of Is This a Zombie? and I have to declare...this is possibly my favorite anime of all time. So damn funny (and yes, this was even the dubbed version!) Why is that my favorite characters are usually the "loser" friends that are regular targets for abuse?
Also watched Nakaimo: My Sister is Among Them! last night. Have to say, the lead character had quite possibly the worst English voice-over in history; imagine David Schwimmer pumped full of Valium and you should get an idea of how flat his delivery is. Was a decent show overall, though the whole Brother/Sister thing is hard to get past. The mystery of the sister's real identity is actually handled pretty well with plenty of red herrings but the ending comes too abruptly, in my opinion. Would have preferred to see the main character actually make the announcement to the world of his sister's existence and confront the people in the company trying to manipulate things but alas, it wasn't meant to be...
Right now I'm finishing up the To Love Ru Darkness OVAs...wow. They're really, really toeing the line with what you can get away with in a non-hentai show!
Have watchcartoononline bookmarked as a favorite and plan on spending my weekends ODing on animated goodness from here on out!
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Posted - 2015.06.30 11:33:00 -
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Just wrapped up watching To Love Ru Darkness and loved it. Momo may well be my favorite character of any anime, ever. Can't wait for the next season to come out!
Also watched the Samurai Girls/Samurai Bride series a little while ago. Was definitely an interesting style of animation and it's always interesting to see how legendary characters of the Sengoku era are portrayed (just don't get me started on Tokugawa Ieyasu's portrayal in Battle Girls Time Paradox!!!)
Now, to find the next good harem comedy...
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Posted - 2015.07.02 12:18:00 -
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Just finished watching Date A Live and...meh. Tohka's English voice was God-awful and the actual plot was just sort of there. Tried too hard to be a harem comedy while failing to make any of the characters truly interesting. Assuming that there'll be a second season in the future as WAY too many plotlines were left unresolved.
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Posted - 2015.07.04 06:06:00 -
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So...second season of Knights of Sidonia is in the bag. Watched all 12 episodes back-to-back with only cigarette breaks every so often. Have to say I'm pretty pleased with how things went; the ending leaves enough plotlines dangling to justify a third season while at the same time answering enough questions to bring closure should a new season never come. Have to admit that it's hard to get past the style of animation used (every character is rather ugly) but the fighting is well done. Show manages to find a suitable amount of romance without falling into the harem trope and adds a few touches of humor here and there.
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Posted - 2015.07.04 07:54:00 -
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Season 2 came out on Netflix today (or rather, yesterday.)
...and now I've wrapped up watching Infinite Stratos. Very slow to get going, started getting good after about six episodes or so. Pretty standard harem comedy that was sorely lacking in nipple shots, but oh, well. Once again the dubbing is hurt by the "main" female character having an annoying voice. Still, there is some decent comedy to be found and I'm strictly team-Charlotte.
Speaking of annoying dubbing almost ruining a show...Queen's Blade Rebellion, aka "let's throw ideas at the wall and use them as an excuse to show gratuitous nudity," has come and gone and left me rather indifferent. Yeah, boobs make everything better (direct correlation between bigger and better, naturally) but my God, the main character sounds like a fifty year-old chain smoker that's coming down with laryngitis. Not hot.
Seeing as to how it's just about 4am, guess I'll go back and re-watch Demon King Daimao.
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Posted - 2015.07.04 12:27:00 -
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*Yawn* Think that's at least 12 straight hours of anime!
Ahh, Demon King Daimao...a great 12-episode run that cuts away the fat from typical harem shows and instead goes from being a light-hearted comedy to action-packed power fantasy in a few short steps. Early T & A gives way to fierce fighting and philosophy, as well as the role responsibility plays in what makes someone "heroic." Highly recommend this series!
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Posted - 2015.07.04 22:56:00 -
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Heimdallr69 wrote:I started with Rosario Vampire..in those days I was still a baseball jock and never heard of anime..thanks a lot Netflix..now I love anime..
Think that may have been like the second or third anime I watched on Netflix. Loved it.
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Posted - 2015.07.04 22:59:00 -
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I-Shayz-I wrote: I don't have a girlfriend anymore, and 2D women are my life.
Same boat. Divorced at the end of May after 19 years together...now I've developed an unhealthy crush on Momo from To Love Ru Darkness.
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Posted - 2015.07.04 23:10:00 -
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Okay, so I'm thinking back on some of the other shows that I've watched and it's quite obvious that I have a thing for harem anime...and that has me thinking: Are there any shows like Shuffle? That series really stands out to me as the only one where there is a clear trajectory with the storyline: boy meets girl, boy meets more girls, girls come together as a harem and then--and this is where Shuffle stands apart--the boy clearly and distinctly makes his "choice" of which girl he wants to take as his partner, even at the risk of upsetting the balance of the harem. Can't think of any other harem series that I've watched where a group of contestants emerges before the "hero" makes his choice; many, such as the To Love Ru series, focus more on the hijinks that happen with a harem and don't really push things towards a decisive conclusion and make it clear that the girls are happy as a harem. Others, such as Rosario Vampire, make it clear that there is a "favorite" girl that story revolves around with the formation of a harem to add humor to the storyline. But Shuffle...that one really sticks out to me. Not only does it have an honest-to-goodness competition amongst the harem members, but the "hero" of the story actually becomes (painfully) aware that that accumulation and enjoyment of a harem will ultimately result in the hurting of the harem members, moreso as his indecisiveness continues. Thank God the hero picks the girl that I liked the most!
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Posted - 2015.07.04 23:20:00 -
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Mom from To Luv Ru is great <3 Season 4 almost here!
and I'm not a fan of Rosario Vampire, the plot line was both rushed and was mostly useless content that didn't progress any plots what so ever.
I'm glad that I watched Rosario when I did. Looking back, it makes for a good "introductory" harem anime--a pretty light-hearted romp that only gets serious at the very end--and I'd equate it with being a "teen flick." The premise behind the show, however, could really have been something special if they'd taken it more seriously.
On a side note, I have to admit that I'm getting tired of the whole "sister as a potential love interest" trope. It's one thing to treat it like My Sister is Among Them! does (as something the hero is actively trying to avoid) but throwing it into something like Infinite Stratos just feels forced. The show is centered around the little brother trying to live up to the legacy of his strong, powerful older sister...so why try and introduce romantic feelings into the scenario?
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Posted - 2015.07.04 23:25:00 -
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Okay, so I'm thinking back on some of the other shows that I've watched and it's quite obvious that I have a thing for harem anime...and that has me thinking: Are there any shows like Shuffle? That series really stands out to me as the only one where there is a clear trajectory with the storyline: boy meets girl, boy meets more girls, girls come together as a harem and then--and this is where Shuffle stands apart--the boy clearly and distinctly makes his "choice" of which girl he wants to take as his partner, even at the risk of upsetting the balance of the harem. Can't think of any other harem series that I've watched where a group of contestants emerges before the "hero" makes his choice; many, such as the To Love Ru series, focus more on the hijinks that happen with a harem and don't really push things towards a decisive conclusion and make it clear that the girls are happy as a harem. Others, such as Rosario Vampire, make it clear that there is a "favorite" girl that story revolves around with the formation of a harem to add humor to the storyline. But Shuffle...that one really sticks out to me. Not only does it have an honest-to-goodness competition amongst the harem members, but the "hero" of the story actually becomes (painfully) aware that that accumulation and enjoyment of a harem will ultimately result in the hurting of the harem members, moreso as his indecisiveness continues. Thank God the hero picks the girl that I liked the most! Harems typically all suck because they either; A) Never finished the damn show B) Picked a stupid ******* girl C) Girls were all stupid to begin with very few harems can even be considered half good. Eden of Grisiaia is probably the only other exception besides Shuffle! to the harem formula not falling flat. but there are a few honorable mentions - http://myanimelist.net/anime/276/Mahoromatichttp://www.anime-planet.com/anime/isekai-no-seikishi-monogatarihttp://www.anime-planet.com/anime/nisekoihttp://www.anime-planet.com/anime/saekano-how-to-raise-a-boring-girlfriendhttp://www.anime-planet.com/anime/tears-to-tiarahttp://www.anime-planet.com/anime/he-is-my-master
Nisekoi was one I had noticed earlier and thought about giving it a try. Just from the description, it seems as though it will be somewhat similar to My Bride is a Mermaid. This may be tonight's pick!
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Posted - 2015.07.04 23:55:00 -
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Mom from To Luv Ru is great <3 Season 4 almost here!
I sincerely hope that Season 4 continues the focus on Momo, and not just for the simple fact that she's my favorite--she's easily the most well-developed (no, not in that way!) character of them all...and it's all for one simple reason: the final episode of season 3. We spend the entire season with her being presented as a generic sex kitten that desires the hero and will do whatever it takes to have him (i.e. creating the harem plan) but in that last episode...damn. The simple scene with her and Rito alone together and the chance to finally achieve her goals reveals more about her character than the entire series did for any other character; Momo is exposed as being an innocent/naive girl that is actually discovering what love really is, and that it's far more complicated than she ever imagined. Too many harem shows focus on the absurd/convenient usage of scenarios to try and force character development, but in this scene we finally see the "true" Momo. A similar thing happens with Risa. Relegated to being little more than the lewd friend of Sairenji, she serves no purpose other than to complicate matters for Rito by constantly embarrassing him and/or making sexual advances. She is, for all purposes, a one-dimensional character and nothing more than a comedic prop to be used at the creator's whim. Until, that is, she is given her one moment to shine...and all it takes to give her some depth is to show her worrying by the phone, hoping that Rito will call her. The viewer is finally being shown--and not told--that there is more to her character than is being let on. Honestly, I think that's why I love the To Love Ru series so much; there's actual character growth happening. Oddly enough, the "main" characters (Lala and Sairenji) are probably in danger of becoming the least-developed characters as the focus remains on the newer characters. Hope to see either a. the two of them be given further chances to develop, or b. remain as they are, and actually remain as more of background characters. What I don't want is to see the creators try and force any storylines to make us care more/less about them.
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Posted - 2015.07.05 00:07:00 -
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Shadowed Cola wrote:Mom from To Luv Ru is great <3 Season 4 almost here! I sincerely hope that Season 4 continues the focus on Momo, and not just for the simple fact that she's my favorite--she's easily the most well-developed (no, not in that way! ) character of them all...and it's all for one simple reason: the final episode of season 3. We spend the entire season with her being presented as a generic sex kitten that desires the hero and will do whatever it takes to have him (i.e. creating the harem plan) but in that last episode...damn. The simple scene with her and Rito alone together and the chance to finally achieve her goals reveals more about her character than the entire series did for any other character; Momo is exposed as being an innocent/naive girl that is actually discovering what love really is, and that it's far more complicated than she ever imagined. Too many harem shows focus on the absurd/convenient usage of scenarios to try and force character development, but in this scene we finally see the "true" Momo. A similar thing happens with Risa. Relegated to being little more than the lewd friend of Sairenji, she serves no purpose other than to complicate matters for Rito by constantly embarrassing him and/or making sexual advances. She is, for all purposes, a one-dimensional character and nothing more than a comedic prop to be used at the creator's whim. Until, that is, she is given her one moment to shine...and all it takes to give her some depth is to show her worrying by the phone, hoping that Rito will call her. The viewer is finally being shown--and not told--that there is more to her character than is being let on. Honestly, I think that's why I love the To Love Ru series so much; there's actual character growth happening. Oddly enough, the "main" characters (Lala and Sairenji) are probably in danger of becoming the least-developed characters as the focus remains on the newer characters. Hope to see either a. the two of them be given further chances to develop, or b. remain as they are, and actually remain as more of background characters. What I don't want is to see the creators try and force any storylines to make us care more/less about them. if i could like this more i would. i completely agree. May i recommend you check out Spice and Wolf, Kimikiss Rogue, or Crest of the Stars?
Man, I'm going to have start writing down all of these recommendations! If only there existed some sort of forum topic that contained a list...a list of anime...but only the good ones.
Going to take a chance and start watching Princess Resurrection tonight. It was under the "you might like" section in one of those shows you linked to earlier. Hoping for a good comedy!
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Shadowed Cola wrote:Mom from To Luv Ru is great <3 Season 4 almost here! I sincerely hope that Season 4 continues the focus on Momo, and not just for the simple fact that she's my favorite--she's easily the most well-developed (no, not in that way! ) character of them all...and it's all for one simple reason: the final episode of season 3. We spend the entire season with her being presented as a generic sex kitten that desires the hero and will do whatever it takes to have him (i.e. creating the harem plan) but in that last episode...damn. The simple scene with her and Rito alone together and the chance to finally achieve her goals reveals more about her character than the entire series did for any other character; Momo is exposed as being an innocent/naive girl that is actually discovering what love really is, and that it's far more complicated than she ever imagined. Too many harem shows focus on the absurd/convenient usage of scenarios to try and force character development, but in this scene we finally see the "true" Momo. A similar thing happens with Risa. Relegated to being little more than the lewd friend of Sairenji, she serves no purpose other than to complicate matters for Rito by constantly embarrassing him and/or making sexual advances. She is, for all purposes, a one-dimensional character and nothing more than a comedic prop to be used at the creator's whim. Until, that is, she is given her one moment to shine...and all it takes to give her some depth is to show her worrying by the phone, hoping that Rito will call her. The viewer is finally being shown--and not told--that there is more to her character than is being let on. Honestly, I think that's why I love the To Love Ru series so much; there's actual character growth happening. Oddly enough, the "main" characters (Lala and Sairenji) are probably in danger of becoming the least-developed characters as the focus remains on the newer characters. Hope to see either a. the two of them be given further chances to develop, or b. remain as they are, and actually remain as more of background characters. What I don't want is to see the creators try and force any storylines to make us care more/less about them. if i could like this more i would. i completely agree. May i recommend you check out Spice and Wolf, Kimikiss Rogue, or Crest of the Stars? Man, I'm going to have start writing down all of these recommendations! If only there existed some sort of forum topic that contained a list...a list of anime...but only the good ones. Going to take a chance and start watching Princess Resurrection tonight. It was under the "you might like" section in one of those shows you linked to earlier. Hoping for a good comedy! Princess Resurrection is one of those shows that could of been amazing - but they didn't finish it, lol.
Well, damn! Have to find something else, then...
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So...apparently my oldest sister is a runaway bride and the wedding was called off. My life is officially an anime now, with me in the role of hikikomori. Fun times.
Anyway, randomly decided to watch The Familiar of Zero. It's...something. Not really good, yet not really bad. On episode 10 right now.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:So...apparently my oldest sister is a runaway bride and the wedding was called off. My life is officially an anime now, with me in the role of hikikomori. Fun times.
Anyway, randomly decided to watch The Familiar of Zero. It's...something. Not really good, yet not really bad. On episode 10 right now. Season 2 is worth the watch. the next 2 seasons after are just romantic fluff. it's like Hayate the Combat Butler, but more reliant on perversion and less on humor.
Couldn't stop watching until I finished season two this morning. Season one was a very slow build up where they seemed to be searching for an identity--was this going to be a drama? Comedy? Harem?--and it doesn't help that Louise isn't really portrayed as a likeable character for a long time. The viewer is almost flat-out told that he/she should be rooting for Saito and Siesta to pair up, but they do a decent job of recovering by the end of season one and making you care about Saito and Louise and the "will they/won't they?"
Season two, though...that first episode hit pretty hard. The storyline about the Prince and Princess...many feels. And the later introduction of the princess as a potential romantic interest was handled rather well. My biggest complaint about season two would be that it ran about five minutes too long. The ending came across as a heavy-fisted attempt at forcing some comedy into a situation that didn't call for it. Would have much rather preferred to see the season end with either Saito's fate still being unknown or the scene where they're running towards each other.
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Fristname Family name wrote:Okay quick poll im gonna take here...
How many of us watch hentai or prefer hentai over normal people person ****? come on you know they got the good story lines :D in fact I got a good story relating to that I might tell later.
Tough call. Too much of hentai is focused on fetishism (BDSM, enemas, etc.) to be enjoyable (much less arousing) but at the same time, real **** isn't really interesting to me, either.
I want to see people that are enjoying themselves and doing things because they're actually interested in each other. Whether that's animated or real...there needs to be some sort of emotional attachment between the participants.
Call me crazy.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:So...apparently my oldest sister is a runaway bride and the wedding was called off. My life is officially an anime now, with me in the role of hikikomori. Fun times.
Anyway, randomly decided to watch The Familiar of Zero. It's...something. Not really good, yet not really bad. On episode 10 right now. Season 2 is worth the watch. the next 2 seasons after are just romantic fluff. it's like Hayate the Combat Butler, but more reliant on perversion and less on humor. Couldn't stop watching until I finished season two this morning. Season one was a very slow build up where they seemed to be searching for an identity--was this going to be a drama? Comedy? Harem?--and it doesn't help that Louise isn't really portrayed as a likeable character for a long time. The viewer is almost flat-out told that he/she should be rooting for Saito and Siesta to pair up, but they do a decent job of recovering by the end of season one and making you care about Saito and Louise and the "will they/won't they?" Season two, though...that first episode hit pretty hard. The storyline about the Prince and Princess...many feels. And the later introduction of the princess as a potential romantic interest was handled rather well. My biggest complaint about season two would be that it ran about five minutes too long. The ending came across as a heavy-fisted attempt at forcing some comedy into a situation that didn't call for it. Would have much rather preferred to see the season end with either Saito's fate still being unknown or the scene where they're running towards each other. Season 2 is the shows high point, sadly. I'd suggest giving Hayate the Combat Butler a shot if you enjoyed it.
Couldn't post until I finished season three this morning after work. Really enjoying this show, even if they're trying to force the whole harem aspect of it. Henrietta is a truly tragic figure, and I thought Tabitha's storyline has been handled pretty well. Tiffania's storyline (to this point) just seems like an excuse to make Louise (more) insecure about the size of her chest.
Having a hard time deciding on whether I like Louise or not. They present her as being so darn unlikeable that I'm like, "Why in the hell would Saito sticking around?" I would have left her a dozen times by now...(hmm, that may explain why I'm divorced!) and yet...the show does just enough to paint her in a sympathetic light that you still find yourself rooting for her at times. Perhaps someone that hasn't had their heart broken and sworn off love can better relate to the growing pains of Saito and Louise's young love.
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Posted - 2015.07.07 18:06:00 -
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Preparing to finish season 4 of the Familiar of Zero tonight...
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Which one should I buy?
Trying to decide between number 5 and number 6. Is $15.99 a good deal for wall scrolls?
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I-Shayz-I wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Which one should I buy?
Trying to decide between number 5 and number 6. Is $15.99 a good deal for wall scrolls? I like the pose in #5 better don't know anything about prices though. $10-$15 is usually what I'd expect for a poster.
Yeah, I like the color contrast on #5 better. The vivid colors on the dark background are very pleasing to the eye and should help it stand out against a wall.
Finished season 4 of Familiar of Zero. Really enjoyed the entire series, which I honestly wasn't expecting given how unlikeable Louise is presented throughout the show. Suppose it's a good sign for a harem anime that you actually feel bad the "losers" of Saito's affection, particularly Henrietta and Tabitha, though it was refreshing to see the main character actually make a decision of who to be with and stick to it.
Have about 3 hours until I head off to work so I guess I'll look for the next series to watch.
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Started watching Majikoi Oh! Samurai Girls! yesterday. Seems as though it'll be a typical harem comedy with lots of fan service, though I'm intrigued by the presentation of the male lead as a strategist and not the typical "I'll protect everyone as a mighty warrior," trope. Already firmly in the Team Miyako camp and not because she's presented as the lewd sex kitten that constantly hounds Yamato; rather, I like her because she is open and honest about her feelings unlike most every other character in harem anime, where they struggle with their emotions and feelings for far too long. Again, this would be a wonderful opportunity to follow in Momo's path and set up a storyline where the people involved in the harem have to discover what love actually is and that it isn't always going to be easy.
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Hmm...Momo versions of Hugging Pillows? Too bad I don't have a bed...
I've decided to go ahead and get these two items:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YGDGDFS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=AZPP1X15UBZYP
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http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JZJZ0HA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A389T1MH5ZHLJ5
Decided against the *ahem* "3d" mouse pad, as well.
It's actually kind of tough finding stuff that I can put up in the house that's appropriate to be seen by a 10 and 4 year-old girl!!!
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Oh my God...episode 6 of Majikoi just might be the funniest thing ever. It centers around the kanamara matsuri...saying anything else would just ruin it.
Do yourself a favor and go watch it!
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-To-LOVE-To-Love-Ru-Darkness-Momo-velia-Deviluke-T-shirt-Size-S-M-L-XL-XXL-/321621715438
I will marry any woman willing to wear this shirt, no questions asked.
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Majikoi Oh! Samurai Girls!
6/10
Pretty standard harem anime. Goes from plenty of fan service in the opening episodes to a more "serious" storyline by the ending of episode 12. Unfortunately, the low episode count means that everything has a rushed feel to it, resulting in the characters all being fairly one-dimensional. Indeed, what could have been a unique and compelling plot point (Yamato's rejection by his love interest twice) ends up being completely glossed-over in favor of the "super-happy ending" where everything seems to work out. Honestly, the only thing that really saves this series is episode 6, which may well be one of the funniest things I've ever seen.
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Posted - 2015.07.09 18:40:00 -
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Aaaaaaand next up is Wanna Be the Strongest in the World.
Pop idols? Check.
Women's Pro Wrestling? Check.
Gratuitous nudity within the first five minutes? CHECK.
12 episodes and 6 OVAs...should have this knocked out by Saturday morning.
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5 episodes down. Damn, this is painful to watch. Gratuitous nudity was a red herring, replaced by listening to a woman scream in pain for 15 minutes of every episode. They're actually treating this like wrestling is real. My God, it's awful...but I will--nay, MUST--persevere for the sake of anime lovers so that I can give a full review in the future! Gods, grant me patience!!!
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Sorry, but I can't do it...Wanna be the Strongest is just soooo damn awful. I need to find something tonight that will cleanse my palate and soul.
Boobs would also be awesome.
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First try was a swing and a miss: watched the first episode of Shining Hearts and just couldn't get into it. Looks to be way too much of a generic story.
Instead, it's time for High School DxD Born. Oddly enough, on watchcartoononline it's the dubbed version that's censored and not the subbed version. This is the first time I've watched the subbed version and I have to admit...I like the dubbed voices better. Especially Rias. There's just so much raw potential for an incredible storyline to emerge in this series (particularly if you've read American Gods by Neil Gaiman or seen the Prophecy movies) that I'd be willing to sacrifice the gratuitous T&A for some real depth. Currently on episode 3 and plan on watching it all tonight!
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Episode 5...damn. As a father, much feelings. Many sads. Damn these allergies!!!
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Just finished season 3 of High School DxD. Good stuff, as usual. There's still so much untapped potential in terms of storylines that this show could go on for years if they wanted it to. That said, changes will need to be made to shake things up if they want us to remain interested--things are still too "happy" in the sense that everything will work out in the end. There just doesn't seem to be enough at risk here other than a schism amongst the harem; Vali, as one of the main antagonists, is presented too sympathetically in this season to be thought of as an outright villain. Indeed, the main characters of the actual conflict (Azazel, Vali, etc.) all come off as being "too cool" and that the impending war is something to be viewed with polite curiosity rather than actual conviction.
That said, the true story of the show should be coming from Issei and the Occult Club; how long can he maintain the status quo? How long can he keep the harem happy? Let's not forget that a new season will likely result in Irina and Rossweisse becoming yet more potential love interests, or (potentially) the "free bishop" of the Phoenix family that only briefly appeared this season. Season 3 continues to make subtle hints at further conflicts down the road; can Issei find peace with the death of Yuuma/Raynare? Will their affection for Issei drive a wedge between Rias and Akeno? And does Issei's ultimate goal of becoming a harem king put him directly at odds with Rias' role as leader of the Occult Club?
Like I said, there's still so much raw potential still lurking in this show that they could take it in a myriad of directions...but first, they need to figure out just what kind of show this will be. Does it remain as more of a harem comedy with plenty of gratuitous fan service? Does it become a hero myth and follow the trials and triumphs of a solitary character (of particular interest would be an exploration of how Rias must come to terms with leading and endangering the lives of those she cares about as she balances the roles of being a woman and a leader) or an examination of the trappings of the male power fantasy (Issei) wherein his choices (or his inability to make them) directly impacts the very people he cares so much about?
Oh, and I'm still with Team Akeno...even though the budding "pure" romance of Asia is posing a serious threat.
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On episode 4 of Ladies versus Butlers! and I'm liking it so far. Nice and light-hearted feel to it and the animation's sharp and colorful.
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Dreis ShadowWeaver wrote:So I'm about to watch the first episode of Elfen Lied.
Assuming that I have no predisposition, is this anime better subbed or dubbed?
NSFW
This is how I first learned of Elfen Lied. Have to say, despite the poor audio quality it's a very fitting pairing (and still one of my favorite songs.)
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:On episode 4 of Ladies versus Butlers! and I'm liking it so far. Nice and light-hearted feel to it and the animation's sharp and colorful. That was my first true 'ecchi' show, and I loved the main character.
Finished the series!
Ladies versus Butlers!
8/10
A nice, humorous story that is only held back by the open ending (which obviously leaves room for more seasons.) Was expecting a rather typical harem comedy and was surprised not to see it really go in that direction (as of yet) by keeping the main focus on a pair of rivals...though even that much doesn't really come into play until the latter half of the show. Liked Saikyo better when she was presented as more of a troublesome prankster than as a (supposed) love interest, while Selenia is your basic tsundere character. Could have done without the loli-but-wait-she's-actually-19 character, but oh well. Akiharu is funny as a protagonist but disappears when the focus shifts to Saikyo v Selenia.
And the T&A flows freely, which is always a plus!
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Another series down.
Date A Live season 2:
7/10
Surprised to find myself enjoying this one as I didn't particularly care for the first season. However, the harem/dating aspects have been toned down for season 2 as the focus shifts instead towards a powerful enemy appearing and the protagonist taking a more active role as a hero. The star of season 2 for me, though, is Kurumi despite her limited screen time. Can she be saved? Does she want to be? Does she want the hero dead? Miku's storyline is also interesting and is given plenty of time to develop, though the sudden change in her character is a bit too extreme for my tastes and appears only to have been added on for comedic purposes.
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Half-way through season 1 of Akikan! Pretty decent so far.
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Finished another show:
Akikan!
6/10
The best way to describe this show would be "fluff piece." Considering the fact that the story revolves around juice cans that sometimes harbor women (Akikan) that emerge when they are drunk...yeah, it should be fairly obvious that this show is chasing after comedy. And yet, aside from the OVA episode, the humor largely falls flat. A better protagonist would have saved the show but instead we're left with someone who isn't particularly funny and/or heroic, which only hurts the ability to care about the supporting cast and their interactions with him. Perhaps the best character on the show is Gigolo, a pathetic loser that serves no point other than to be routinely humiliated in his efforts to declare his love for a lesbian.
Currently watching: So, I Can't Play H! (Odd, Hulu listed this show as being TV-14...hehehe)
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Another show in the bag.
So, I Can't Play H!
9/10
Absolutely loved this show. Some good humor, a light-harem storyline (contest is mainly between two interests, though the winner is obvious) and, best of all, the twist involving the ramifications of the "heroic" actions taken by the protagonist all come together well in a concise run of 12 episodes (not counting the OVA.) As with many other shows, there's a few dangling plotlines that could be expanded upon if future episodes are made, but the show wraps up nicely enough to leave viewers satisfied (though I would argue that the ending is too saccharine-sweet for my tastes.) Animation is beautiful throughout.
My biggest complaint would be how Lisara is presented as anything but a strong character when it comes to actually fighting; seriously, she runs out of energy within ten-twenty seconds and must rely upon Ryosuke to help her win the battle. Yes, this does enable Ryosuke to take on the role of power-fantasy hero but there's no reason that it should be done at the expense of Lisara's strength as a character.
Now I'm off to find the next show to watch before I'm off to work!
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Another day, another show.
Goshuushou-sama Ninomiya-kun (Good luck! Ninomiya)
8/10
A funny, succinct ecchi series that (unfortunately) refrains from actual nudity while telling the story of the love triangle between Ninomiya and his friends, Mayu and Hojou. The wacky premise (Ninomiya is forced to live with and share a room with Mayu to help her overcome her fear of men) steadily gives way to a sentimental, touching story about the bonds of friendship and the weight of promises made in the past. Plenty of moments of humor abound, most notably Mayu's "rampage" across the island, but the best part of the show is how the romantic relationships develop steadily over time and avoids the "singular plot moment that reveals everyone's true feelings" trope. Though the ending is a little simplistic (happy happy joy joy!) it does fit the overall theme of the show that, well, things still aren't going to be any easier for Ninomiya moving forward. Speaking of Ninomiya, it's refreshing that he isn't portrayed as the mopey, dumb-as-a-brick protagonist, even if the amnesia is a bit clich+¬d.
Time to start a new show!!!
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Hagure Yuusha no Estetica (Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero)
9/10
Awesome show. A power fantasy harem anime that skips past all of the "hero grows into his power" by starting with the hero as, essentially, a bad-ass right from the start. So instead of wasting time watching as the hero wrestles with his power, the viewer is treated to a protagonist that is more than happy being a playful jerk while keeping his noble core intact; Akatsuki is the guy we all wish we could be--brave, strong, charming and willing to take on whatever challenges come his way, and doing so with a seemingly care-free approach to it all that hides his commitment to those he cares about.
I use the term "harem" as a generalization for the fact that the hero quickly finds himself surrounded by women; however, in terms of potential love interests the show focuses on Miu (the one Akatsuki has sworn to protect and the only one that he actually displays any real romantic interest in) while also Haruka takes on the role of the tsundere character, who develops feelings for Akatsuki despite her initial animosity towards him. Listy may as well be a romantic interest for Akatsuki, though their past isn't really touched upon in the show (but is strongly hinted at.)
That actually ties into my one major complaint about the show: it isn't finished. Though the initial storyline is completed over the course of 12 episodes, it's quite obvious that it is only a part of a much larger story being told and there's no satisfactory conclusion to be drawn from this one season. Seeing as to how this was made in 2012, I don't have high hopes for more seasons. Bummer.
A minor quibble of mine has to deal with the visuals--something just seems "off" about the female characters. Their bodies are obviously quite well animated (and believe me, you'll see A LOT of their bodies) but the actual faces...ugh. I'm not sure what it is, exactly, but the female character's faces look slightly off, as though they're too round or something. That aside, the rest of the visuals are top-notch, including the battle scenes.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Putting this down on my next to watch
You won't be disappointed (aside from wanting the show to continue.)
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SUBspace overvraper wrote:How fast do you watch animes? Back in my prime I managed to watch and finish 3-4 12 episode animes a week and i even finished hidan no aria over night (started in the evening, finished it in the morning and yes I did sleep). Nowadays I finish 1 12 episode every week and my current watched anime list is exceeding 100. My to watch anime list is several times larger than my have watched list and because of it I have a hard time starting new animes because there are always too many choices but you seem like an adept anime watcher yourself and you put down weekly anime reviews so thank you for that. I just wanted to know some stuff about your anime status and speed but it turned into a paragraph... lol I have a bad habit of going on and on don't I 
For the past week or two, I'm up at about 2 in the afternoon following work. I'll pick up my breakfast/lunch/dinner meal and then eat it while I visit my websites in order; once that is done, I'll start binge watching (now using kissanime.com) until 9:00, then it's off to work. Weekend watching depends on whether or not my daughter(s) are visiting. Basically, if it wasn't for the fact that I have a job and two kids, I'd essentially be a hikikomori.
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Alright, so I made the mistake of watching the first episode of Manyuu Hikenchou yesterday. Ugh. It's a show about boobs. Seriously. Big, bouncy boobs and the women who wield them...in addition to the unfortunate women who lose them or have them taken away. Make no mistake, I can appreciate a nice pair as much as the next guy...but these are terrible. The women are ugly and the boobs so comically oversized that there is zero appeal in watching any further.
On the other hand, I did watch a few episodes of Trinity Seven as well. Not sure what to make of it; the main storyline of the protagonist searching for his cousin could be really powerful, but the characters all seem too generic to keep me interested. I can't tell for certain whether this is supposed to be a parody (the dialogue certainly implies so in certain places) but even then, simply throwing together a collection of tropes isn't really how parody should be pulled off.
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Omamori Himari (Protective Charm Himari)
7/10
A by-the-numbers ecchi/harem/power fantasy anime that, for all of its lack of originality, still manages to entertain. The protagonist, Yuto, is your typical buffoon with memory difficulties that conceals the fact that he is to be a Demon Slayer in the future to protect humans from the ayakashi monsters. The plot kicks off with the introduction of Himari--a samurai that just happens to be a demon cat. Yuto's ancestors, in their role as Demon Slayers, were able to subjugate an ayakashi and now Himari serves as a bodyguard to Yuto. It goes without saying that each of the first half dozen or so episodes introduces a new ayakashi that alternately goes from foe to friend (to willing harem member) and they all generally to stick to stereotypical roles.
Look, it's nothing original...but the animation is quite nice and the female characters are genuinely cute. No actual nudity is a mild bummer. One positive, though, is the music.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:There's a lot of shows just like this one with a cat god theme, and they're all great.
on a side note: Check out Mayo Chiki
Saw Mayo Chiki a couple of months ago. Really enjoyed it. Just the right amount of humor, romance and drama!
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On episode 10 of OniAi. I'm hating this show...but I must finish it for you all, my adoring fans!
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OniAi (As Long as There's Love, It Doesn't Matter if He is My Brother, Right?)
2/10
Awful. Just...awful. A harem anime wherein the main character serves no purpose other than to be the object of sexual desire for a household of females (please note how I avoided the term, "women".) The catalyst for the story is the reunion of Akito and Akiko after having been apart for six years; though Akito is a relatively normal (i.e. bland, generic) guy, his sister has a crush on him and wants nothing more than to take their relationship to the "next level." If that doesn't completely turn you off, don't worry--there's also the introduction of a 12 year-old around the midway point of the series to round out the harem. So, yeah...you'll definitely need to shower after watching this crap.
All that aside, the show commits the one cardinal sin of harem anime: a failure to develop any sort of attachment to any of the harem members (much less the MC.) Akito is presented as little more than the object of the harem's sexual attention with very little sense of any actual romantic feelings involved. Odd, then, that the show would focus so much on sex and yet restrict itself (for the most part) from showing any actual nudity. Then again, the female characters aren't really all that attractive, so no big loss.
I'll give it the two points for 1. providing a few chuckles here and there, and 2. the twist that Akito reveals at the very, very end of the show that actually manages to add some depth to his character. Honestly, at 12 episodes this series is more than twice as long as it needed to be with so much filler content.
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Currently on episode 4 of Princess Lover!
This is going to be a tough watch...already 3 strong harem candidates that you can't help but cheer for. Decisions, decisions!
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Man, I hate it when they sneak those emotional gut-punches into these types of shows. Episode 5 and one character's past = mucho sadness.
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So...episode 6 is your typical fan service/hot springs episode...but with some genuinely hilarious moments.
Episode 7, however, is where one might say, "The plot thickens."
Really liking this show!
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Princess Lover!
7/10
Teppei goes from being an average Joe (with decent sword fighting skills) to the heir of a massive corporation following the murder of his parents. His grandfather sets him up with a personal maid before sending Teppei off to a school for the fabulously wealthy, wherein no short order a harem of beautiful girls all start pining after him. After six episodes of light-hearted fun and ecchi, the plot turns more serious beginning with episode 7 as Teppei finds himself in the middle of a battle involving mega corporations and independent nations, all while pursuing a certain love interest.
I enjoyed the show, though it remained a little too light-hearted throughout (odd attempts at humor are thrown in during what should be tense situations in the latter six episodes, for example) and the ending is yet another "everything works out in the end" trope. The animation seemed oddly jarring for the first five-ten minutes but the harem members are all quite stunning.
Team Yuu all the way!!!
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Patiently waiting for the new season of To Love Ru Darkness to finish so that I can binge watch and OD on Momo's awesomeness.
Bikini Warriors sounds...interesting.
Need to design some t-shirts for work before I sit down and start watching some anime. Got about 15 minutes into R-15 last night but man, it's hard to watch when the "high schoolers" all look like they're 10 years old.
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Cat Merc wrote:You are all weebs and neets.
Were it not for having a job to pay my bills, I'd be dangerously close to hikikomori status.
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Seikoku no Dragonar (Dragonar Academy)
7/10
At an academy for humans that are able to ride dragons, Ash Blake has a bit of a problem--his "Pal" has yet to appear. Oddly enough, however, Ash possesses the unique ability to ride other student's dragons...which only further alienates him from his classmates. His life soon changes when his dragon Pal finally does appear...but in the form of a (young) human girl named Eco! She isn't buying the "master/Pal" scenario and views herself as Ash's master, leading to all sorts of wacky hijinks as a great evil emerges and the threat of war looms...
Dragonar Academy is a pretty standard ecchi power fantasy anime; the MC possesses a unique gift that enables him to grow in power, a setting that combines fantasy (magic/dragons) with technology (airships) and loads of fan service. And tentacles. LOTS of tentacles!
Though not exactly a harem anime, there is definitely a competition for the protagonist's affections between two girls with a few more thrown for more blatant sexual comedic purposes. There is a "forgotten" history between the MC and one of the competitor's (damn that amnesia!) but isn't explained in the 12 episodes offered. In fact, the happy-happy ending leaves the story pretty open for future seasons, so if you're looking for a self-contained story you may end up disappointed.
Animation is sharp and colorful, the women all cute/beautiful and the nudity is quite gratuitous. Hell, when the tentacles come out it's not hard to imagine the show having been a hentai at one point with the explicit scenes being cut for the anime release.
All in all, a guilty pleasure.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:To Luv Ru - You know, Momo really is great, but Mikan is just the best. Out of all of the girls, I think she's the only one who truly understands her love, the why, and where it should go. She's the youngest, but by far the most mature and capable.
Finishing up the OVA's to season 1, I always enjoy re-watchng this show for some reason.
BLASPHEMY!!!
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Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance (Blade Dance of the Elementalers)
6/10
Kamito finds himself enrolled in a spirit academy as the only boy able to form spirit contracts...at least, the only boy in the past 1,000 years to do so since the legendary Demon Lord was defeated. Kamito forms a spirit contract--an incomplete one--with the holy sword, Est, and thus begins his new life as a student, where he encounters all sorts of beautiful girls who (naturally) develop feelings for him. His harem slowly comes together as the looming Blade Dance approaches...and with, it the ability to have any one wish granted.
All told, this was about as generic a fantasy harem anime you can find. That said, Kamito is actually an interesting character (much more so than the stock harem members that fulfill trope roles) in that we aren't watching the typical zero-to-hero progression of a typical power fantasy. Instead, we start off with the fact that, as of three years ago, Kamito was the best blade dancer of them all and won the tournament to have his wish fulfilled; a wish that, apparently, didn't go as planned, as Kamito now finds himself separated from his former spirit contract, Restia, and is much weaker as a result.
At 12 episodes, don't expect anything more than an opening act to a much larger story. As such, resolution is nowhere to be found so be warned before starting to watch.
Fairly standard moments of comedy and ecchi (though no actual nudity) surround the typical harem-style romance while fight scenes are usually quick to be resolved. Animation is good, nothing spectacular.
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Hataraku Maou-sama! (The Devil is a Part-Timer!)
7/10
The Devil King's ultimate victory is at hand...until Hero Emilia shows up and rallies the humans to turn the tide. Defeated, the Devil King retreats through a magic gate, vowing to one day return. On the other side of the gate is modern-day Japan, and the Devil King (along with his trusted general) find themselves in human bodies with limited powers, no money, no food and no place to live. The solution: the Devil King will take on a part-time job working fast food! Working his way up the ladder of success, will the Devil King be able to regain his power? Will he return the affections a human girl has for him? And what will happen when he discovers that Emilia has followed him into our world?
The show's a comedy through and through, with only light sprinkles of harem comedy and ecchi thrown into the mix (no nudity.) As such, it's a pretty painless run of 13 episodes that lightly touches upon the struggles between the angels, demons and humans. The main crux of the show is how immensely powerful beings have to adapt to their new reality as humans in our world, be it from struggling to pay the bills to the emotional complexities of falling in love, and whether or not they'd like to return to their world if given the chance.
The animation is decent, though I found myself disliking Emilia's appearance from the get-go; she's simply not pretty.
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Dreis ShadowWeaver wrote:I-Shayz-I wrote:https://youtu.be/jqD-1cHxE6k
I'm thinking we should start a group in that app.
Maybe
Idk
It seems like a much better place than some random corner of the Dust forums, but I understand that not everyone has a smartphone and stuff.
What do people think? I don't have a smartphone. Personally, I feel that this community is very special because we all come from very similar interests, DUST and anime! I think it would be a shame to let this community, or rather, this thread, die. A lot of people would miss out, if you know what I mean? Edit: Just FYI, I only watched like the first minute of that clip, so forgive me if I'm overlooking something.
Same boat. No smartphone...hell, I don't even have a Facebook account.
I've pretty much retired from Dust (my PS4 is barely even being used thanks to all of the anime bingeing!) but I do enjoy the posters that visit us here. Will be a sad day when the forum shuts down.
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Okay, I'm really getting annoyed...why do harem anime always reveal all of the members in the opening credits!? Sucks when you finally come across a character acting as a villain when you know that they'll end up being a part of the harem at a later date!
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Dreis ShadowWeaver wrote:On average, how many episodes of anime do you guys watch daily? I think I'm on an average of 2. 
Hmm...probably about 10 or so. Actually got off of work about 3 hours early this morning, so instead of messing up my schedule I'm going to watch some anime before my regular sleep time...then I'll wake up and spend three or four more hours watching even more anime.
Yes, I have no life and no, I don't want to change that.
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Campione!
5/10
Godou is visiting Italy to return a stone tablet that was given to him by his grandfather; while there, a woman accosts him and demands that he hand over the tablet. One thing leads to another and Godou suddenly finds himself caught up in a battle between two gods...and after defeating one, Godou gains his powers and becomes a Campione, or God-Slayer. Godou will need to gain more power if he has any hope of defeating the looming darkness that threatens to devour the world--that is, if his harem of beautiful women don't devour him first!
Right off the bat, this is a pretty generic harem/power fantasy anime (and one that is obviously part of a longer story.) What could have been a really cool premise--that of the MC defeating rogue gods and gaining their powers--is left largely as an afterthought in service of a plot that serves only to create the MC's harem and the motivations of each member. Indeed, key points such as the fact that there are six other Campiones out there are mainly glossed over (we meet two others, one of which fought the MC in a fight that is never shown) in favor of attempts at harem comedy.
The harem aspect of the show is decent, nothing more. The women are generally cute but never really develop into full characters. As a power fantasy, however, the show falls flat on its face--for supposedly being all-powerful, the MC spends the majority of each episode relying on his harem members to help him out in battle until he can gain the required knowledge of how to defeat his opponent...which, coincidentally, is only achieved via kissing one of his harem members. Then it's a brief history lesson on the origin of his godly opponent followed by a relatively swift victory. Rinse. Repeat.
Brief moments of ecchi abound, but no actual nudity.
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Watching Grisaia no Kajitsu (The Fruit of Grisaia) right now. Wow. Not at all what I was expecting from a "harem" show...this stuff is dark. DARK.
...and I'm absolutely loving it!!!
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I'll finish up watching episode 10 before I'm off to work...damn, this show rocks. Finally, an MC that's an out-and-out badazz!
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Grisaia no Kajitsu (The Fruit of Grisaia) Season 1:
9/10
Yuuji Kazami had only one request--to live a normal life by attending a normal high school. Yuuji ends up at Mihama Academy, where he discovers that the only other students there are 5 girls. Why are they there? Why was he sent here? And can the sins of the past remain buried, or will they come back to haunt everyone involved?
Right off the bat, let me say that genre descriptions such as "ecchi" and "harem" don't really fit with this show, nor does the expected power-fantasy tropes of an MC surrounded by damsels in distress; you're initially introduced to five of the basic female stereotypes in anime right off the bat--the vixen, the loli, the maid, the ditz and the tsundere. What sets Grisaia apart from other shows is that each girl is given a specific backstory that details why they are the way they are. And believe me...the backstories are very, very dark. Though there are moments of comedy to be found, the overall tone of the story is very mature in handling the impact of psychological trauma suffered at a young age. Maybe I'm just a wuss (I admit that, following the birth of my children, tears are much harder to keep hidden now) but some parts of the show can be very difficult to watch...particularly the story arch of the final four episodes.
Of particular interest to the show is the MC, Yuuji. He isn't a bumbling buffoon that wins over everyone with the sheer size of his heart--rather, he's a cold, calculated individual of immense power/strength and he has no qualms about doing whatever he must to accomplish his job at hand. Though he takes on the role of protector over his "harem," at no point in time is he trying to be a hero. He may not be able to express his feelings properly towards the girls around him (as a result of his character and background and NOT typical harem comedy tropes) but you can clearly sense his desire to help those that he cares about.
My only real complaint about the show would be the episodic nature of it all; namely, the story conveniently jumps from one character's struggles with who they are and on to the next. Instead of a singular story arch that runs from point A to point B with side stories being told as you go along, you instead get story A, followed by story B and so on. I view this as a negative due to the fact that, given that it's just these 6 people attending school together, it seems to treat each person as an entity separate from the group/harem. I would have liked to see how the group responded as a whole to the changes/revelations that are made with each character.
Animation is pretty good throughout, though some characters look odd. The show contains a surprising amount of nudity as well, though it isn't really done for comedic purposes as in most ecchi shows.
Absolutely loved this show and am getting ready to watch the rest of it!
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:I'll finish up watching episode 10 before I'm off to work...damn, this show rocks. Finally, an MC that's an out-and-out badazz!
Edit:
Aw, hell no! Can't call it a night after that! Just...one...more... it only gets more intense after season 1, lol. And how season 1 ends and where the OVA between season 1 and 2 starts off O.O
Just as I was asking myself, "How can this show get any darker and more depressing?"
That OVA...that's some F'd up stuff, man!
Getting ready to watch the "third" season's ten episodes as we speak.
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Grisaia no Meikyuu (The Labyrinth of Grisaia)
Grisaia no Rakuen (The Eden of Grisaia)
7/10
Yuuji's dark, tortured past is brought to light as the main villain plots to take Yuuji under his wing once more; in a role reversal from the first season, can the girls summon the strength necessary to save him?
The 2nd "season" OVA acts as a prequel and serves as the "origin" story of Yuuji, as all of the pain, abuse and heartache he suffered are brought to light in cold, unflinching detail. It's a tough watch but ultimately rewarding (though the deal with him and his sister is a little hard to swallow, for obvious reasons.)
The final season begins by detailing how Yuuji was able to transform from an emotionally-dead killer into the protagonist that we know. Unfortunately, those 3 or 4 episodes are the high point of the season (in my opinion.) As Yuuji finds himself in danger, the focus shifts to the girls (and a couple more harem contenders, of course) and their efforts to save him. It's a bit jarring to watch as the show suddenly bounces around in a light-hearted tone given everything that has already transpired. The ending is satisfying, if not entirely predictable (though the very last scene adds a humorous twist to events.) My biggest complaint is that we only get to briefly experience watching Yuuji in full-on killer mode as he largely takes a backseat for half of the final season.
Interesting to note that actual nudity is concealed in these seasons--including blurring out flashback scenes from the first season--while still keeping the panty shots and other ecchi staples.
I hate to say it, but this is a show that probably would have been better off stopping after the first season. The follow-ups aren't bad at all...they just can't rise to the same level of the incredible first season, and sometimes it's not a bad thing to leave certain questions unanswered instead of trying to fill in every plot hole (while overlooking the simple question of, "How old is this guy, anyway?!")
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10 episodes into Kampfer so far, and things are FINALLY starting to get interesting. Seriously...the MC is so damn clueless that it's infuriating. Lack of nudity sucks and all, but man, this show is really putting my patience with the harem genre to the ultimate test.
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Kampfer
2/10
Kampfers exist only to fight. Girls that possess magical abilities granted to them by colored bracelets, Kampfers are drawn to each other for the sole purpose of battling until one side/color emerges victorious...but why are they here? Why must they fight? And why has the male Natsuru been given the power of a Kampfer? What wackiness can occur when one person has to live the life of both a boy and a girl at the same time?!
This show sucked, plain and simple. An interesting premise that ultimately goes absolutely nowhere, the show is an ecchi-heavy harem comedy that lacks compelling characters and suffers from an infuriating MC; Natsuru is so dense and stubborn that it's all but impossible to find any redeeming qualities about him. Instead of going into detail about Kampfers and their history, the show spends about 90% of its time trying to put Natsuru into compromising positions in feeble attempts at comedy. Honestly, you could watch the first episode or two and then skip to the final three and not missing anything of significance towards the actual "plot."
Animation is somewhat crude by today's standards, but the girls are fairly attractive. Despite the heavy emphasis on ecchi, actual nudity is limited to backsides. Should also note that the female Natsuru's voice becomes grating to listen to quite early on.
Only recommended for masochists.
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The Ambition of Oda Nobuna - A young man is suddenly sent to another world in a familiar setting where two samurai's fight. It's the time of Warring States era Japan, and Nobunaga Oda, is actually the beautiful and charming Nobuna Oda, daughter of the Oda clan. The man takes the role of Monkey, one of Oda's most famous advisors, and the man who goes on to unite japan. Visual are gorgeous. Tags: Action, Romance, Comedy, Moe, Altered History, Drama.
I love Sengoku Era history, but after sitting through Battle Girls Time Paradox, I can't stomach another show that would portray Hideyoshi as the hero. Tokugawa Ieyasu FTW!!!
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Seikon no Qwaser (Qwaser of Stigmata) Season 1
6/10
Adopted sisters find themselves placed smack-dab in the middle of a war between Qwasers--powerful beings that each possess the ability control an element--when they come to the aid of Sasha, the Iron Qwaser. Haunted by his past, Sasha seeks vengeance on those that destroyed his life and marked him as the Martyr. Can he control his rage long enough to protect those around him, or will his desire for vengeance consume him? As various sides draw together in search of a holy icon, who can be trusted?
Let's get this out of the way at the start: this is basically hentai minus any depictions of genitalia. Qwasers happen to draw their strength from the soma of women...in this case, soma just so happens to (basically) be breast milk. So, yeah...expect A LOT of close-ups of breasts/nipples/feeding...and we're not strictly talking male to female, either. Furthermore, breast size = soma quality, so I'm pretty sure you can figure out where much of the focus of this show lies.
Now, as to the story: I gave this season a slightly above-average score due to the fact that, fan service aside (you'll be pretty numb to it after the first couple of episodes, barring the *ahem* fountain scene towards the end of the season) there's an interesting story taking place that doesn't really come into play until the latter half of the 24 episodes. Characters are pretty generic outside of the loli/lesbian/sadist character, but the show does enough to keep things interesting by steadily building the looming threat posed to the main cast as the season builds to climactic finale.
Animation is rather plain and subdued--definitely not as vivid and colorful as more recent shows, but not bad. Quite a bit of bloodshed is spilled throughout the show. And boobs...lots and lots of boobs, of every shape and size (non-existent to grossly large) with the knock-on that many female characters aren't very cute to look at, which dampens things.
Seeing as to how I'm getting ready to start the second season, I have to admit that I'm actually really pleased with how the first season ended. I'm only hoping that the second season doesn't spoil the emotional high point of the season 1 finale, as the show would have had a great ending if a second season never took place.
So...an episode or two of season two and then it's off to dreamland...
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Seikon no Quaser 2 (Qwaser of Stigmata 2)
5/10
Sasha, alongside Hana, find themselves investigating the location of a powerful circuit, the Magdalena of Thunder. Unfortunately for him, the circuit just happens to be located at an all-girls school...so Sasha's going to have to go "undercover," if you will. Meanwhile, a new enemy appears as a prophesied war looms ever closer on the horizon...
Clocking in at just 12 episodes (compared to the original's 24) this season feels far too rushed...which is odd, given that the first six episodes or so (Sasha and Hana at the school) are largely unimportant and the only thing of significance could have easily been explained via a simple flashback in a later episode. Instead we're introduced to a large cast of new characters that are never touched upon again. The season also ends with the full expectation of being continued at a later time, so don't expect any sort of resolution. Sad to say that my fears were confirmed and that the show would have been better off with the ending of the first season, particularly if the show doesn't move towards a third season.
Expect loads of the same breast-focused attention in all things, but now they've decided to throw in some urination, to boot! Yes, this show seems to have been created by fetishists...let's do a quick checklist, shall we?
-lactation (the focus of the entire show, really)
-lesbianism (apparently all Japanese girls can't wait to get down each other's pants)
-incest
-BDSM/humiliation (mainly played up for laughs)
-urination
-religious aspects of sex
Yet despite it all, the underlying story of Sasha and Mafuyu's attraction for each other is still entertaining. Yes, they're basic tsundere clich+¬s towards each other, but it is refreshing to see a romance gradually blossom over time instead of merely being explained away in a single episode.
But still...he's supposed to be 13 years old in this!!!
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Called into work as I try and pass this effen kidney stone, but have no fear!
DanMachi (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?)
7/10
Orario is city known for two things: the huge dungeon located beneath the city that is full of monsters, and the gods who grant their blessings to those adventurers willing to enter the dungeon and defeat them. Enter Bell Cranel, a down-on-his-luck nobody with dreams of becoming a hero. Refused admittance into the Familias of other, well-known gods, he is taken in by the goddess Hestia, who has no Familia of her own. One day in the dungeons, Bell comes across a monster far more powerful than what should normally be encountered at that level. With death staring him in the face, a beautiful woman known as the Sword Princess rushes to his aid and saves his life. Embarrassed (and covered in the monster's blood) Bell runs away before she can speak to him. Thus Bell unlocks his first skill--the ability to grow and gain power rapidly as he attempts to one day rival the Sword Princess in power and confess his feelings for her; this very skill, however, draws the attention of other gods (even as Hestia refuses to tell Bell about his skill) who seek to use Bell toward their own goals...
If I had to describe this show in one word, it would be: Kawaii.
Blending the power fantasy elements with romance and some harem trappings, DanMachi is an entertaining twist on the boy-saves-girl stereotype by flipping the script; the girl saves the boy this time around, serving as the catalyst for Bell's heroic journey. The fantasy elements are a nice blending of traditional fantasy tropes (magic, swords and monsters) and RPGs (stats, levels, dungeons, item drops, etc.) and the battles with monsters are entertaining, particularly Bell's solo battle with a souped-up minotaur. In terms of romance, we have a basic love triangle set up between Bell, who obviously has feelings for the Sword Princess; Hestia, who makes no secret of her feelings towards Bell (who is apparently too dense to pick up on them;) and the Sword Princess herself...at least, that's what the viewer can assume. She is obviously intrigued by Bell--even after their first meeting--but can we say that the feelings are of a romantic nature? The show doesn't give us enough to draw a firm conclusion. As to the harem aspects, it becomes apparent that Bell's good nature allows him to woo women with (unknowing) ease, be it a party member like Lili or the maid, Syr. Fortunately, the show generally refrains from resorting to typical harem comedy outside of a few moments where Hestia is antagonized by the others when she tries to be with Bell.
And so the groundwork is set for a deep, full story...that unfortunately isn't tapped in this small run of 12 episodes. The show ends with the obvious expectation of continuing on in the future, and I certainly hope that it does so. There is a serious danger of having Bell fall into the generic harem hero tropes, but Hestia is a wonderful character that I sincerely hope isn't reduced to love-stricken maiden in the future. The entire premise that Bell will continue to gain power as long as his feelings for the Sword Princess remain is a wonderful source of tension as Hestia is trapped in two worlds--she loves Bell, but if Bell were to return that love would he lose this incredible skill? She isn't highly regarded by the other gods and having a great hero in her Familia would go a long way towards increasing her stature...but is that what she wants?
The animation is wonderful and the music...wow. The opening of the first episode is on par with a full cinematic score. Good stuff.
Oh, and no actual nudity (not counting backsides.)
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No progress on the kidney stone, but at least the pain's finally gone.
Gave me time to watch a show, however!
Akane-iro no Somaru Saka (The Hill Dyed Rose Madder)
6/10
Junichi has a bit of a reputation for being a tough guy, a reputation he lives up to when he comes to the aid of a girl being harassed by two boys. Scaring them off, he parts ways with the girl without giving her his real name...only to find that she is the newest transfer student to his school. After misreading her intentions, Junichi gives her a kiss in front of the class; she doesn't respond very well, to say the least. Things only get more complicated when she arrives at his house later and moves in, explaining that their fathers have arranged for them to be married in the future! Will the two see eye-to-eye long enough to fall in love, or will others get in the way?
A decent harem/romance anime, the show does nothing particularly special on its own. The main love triangle is full of ups and downs while tertiary characters add a hint of harem aspects to the fold. A few genuine moments of comedy are sprinkled here and there, but overall the 13 episodes + OVA are a harmless, enjoyable watch for those looking for a light-hearted way to kill time without having to worry about complex storylines and whatnot.
Animation is decent, if slightly dated. Only one or two characters stand out as being cute, though girls may get a kick out of the teacher.
No nudity to be found (stupid lens flare!)
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:No progress on the kidney stone, but at least the pain's finally gone. Gave me time to watch a show, however! Akane-iro no Somaru Saka (The Hill Dyed Rose Madder) 6/10 Junichi has a bit of a reputation for being a tough guy, a reputation he lives up to when he comes to the aid of a girl being harassed by two boys. Scaring them off, he parts ways with the girl without giving her his real name...only to find that she is the newest transfer student to his school. After misreading her intentions, Junichi gives her a kiss in front of the class; she doesn't respond very well, to say the least. Things only get more complicated when she arrives at his house later and moves in, explaining that their fathers have arranged for them to be married in the future! Will the two see eye-to-eye long enough to fall in love, or will others get in the way? A decent harem/romance anime, the show does nothing particularly special on its own. The main love triangle is full of ups and downs while tertiary characters add a hint of harem aspects to the fold. A few genuine moments of comedy are sprinkled here and there, but overall the 13 episodes + OVA are a harmless, enjoyable watch for those looking for a light-hearted way to kill time without having to worry about complex storylines and whatnot. Animation is decent, if slightly dated. Only one or two characters stand out as being cute, though girls may get a kick out of the teacher. No nudity to be found (stupid lens flare!) There is nudity, actually. At least in 2 different occasions from each of the girls, and many more for the main girl interest.
Was I stuck watching a censored version on kissanime.com?!
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Okay, so I tried to watch Madan no Ou to Vanadis (Lord Marksman and Vanadis) but, after five or six episodes, I just didn't have the interest in continuing on. The show seemed to be covering too much ground too quickly to establish a meaningful plot and the way they cut away during battles to use CGI to explain the movements of the armies was just weird.
But don't lose heart! For I am now on the 12th episode of Nisekoi! Surprised that I've stuck with it, to be honest, as its getting painful with how they keep drawing things out...but there's enough humor to keep things moving. Seriously, though...all of these people had such deep, meaningful relationships when they were 5-6 years old? Really?!
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Nisekoi (Nisekoi: False Love) Season 1
8/10
Yakuza. Gangsters. Police. Shakespeare. All of these come together as a boy suddenly finds himself thrust into the role of having to act as a boyfriend to a girl he's only just met. Can their fake relationship avert the hostilities of two warring families? Or will this fake relationship become the real thing? And what about the other girls that share a mysterious past together with him?
If you saw my previous post, I had just finished the first 11 episodes of the 20-episode first season and I was anything but impressed. The plot was teetering dangerously at testing my patience for the stereotypical tsundere drama...but episode 12 marks a distinct turning point in the show. And the last three episodes? Excellent, with the Shakespeare-inspired finale topping off a wonderful climax. It's a tough slog but it pays off in the end.
Aside from having 6-8 unnecessary episodes that draw the season out, my biggest complaint would be the manner in which the harem aspect of the show is forced onto the viewer. I admit that I originally liked the third harem member upon her introduction, but her storyline ultimately goes nowhere...which still places her above the fourth (and last) member of the harem to join. Yet another mysterious link to the past? Give me a break! A completely unnecessary character that could have been left out entirely without impacting the story in any meaningful way.
Going by other's comments, I don't have high hopes for the second season. Will this be another show that didn't know how to go out on top?
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Shadowed Cola wrote:AoT might not be what you're looking for,
AoT is what you watch if you still find yourself shopping at Hot Topic while mumbling stuff about how no one "understands you."
Waaaaaaaaaaay too much emo running through that show.
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Alright, so I've come across (no pun intended) a "Heimdallr" show:
Yosuga no Sora: In Solitude, Where We Are at Least Alone
7/10
Haruka and Sora, twin sister and brother, have lost their parents and must now live on their own in a small town where they used to spend their summers. Can their lives move forward peacefully, or will the past come back to haunt them?
Yeah, it's a crappy description. I watched the first four episodes and was like, "Wow, the MC's already fallen in love? How does this show move forward?" Then comes the fifth episode and it all clicked into place (that, and a quick visit to the wiki page confirming the origin of the show.) In essence, you have one storyline that has four separate branches. If you're at all familiar with visual novels, you should know how this goes (and that includes the "payoff.")
Alright, so storyline 1:
A basic romance storyline that I thought was setting the grounds up for a harem show. I was quite mistaken! In a word: sweet.
Story 2:
An alternate path of the first story, less romantic but far more emotional. Ending was a little too happy-happy for my tastes.
Story 3:
Ah, wherein the events of the past come charging directly into the present! Romance and rivalry take center stage.
Story 4:
Forget the "darkest timeline"--this is the "Heimdallr timeline." Pretty sure you can figure the workings of this storyline. Can be a bit disturbing to watch.
So, yeah. Good story, okay story, good story and creepy story. The "bonus" story at the end of each episode is good for a chuckle, as well.
Word of note--this goes well beyond ecchi, folks. Talking straight-out hentai (minus the genitalia) at times; this even carries on throughout Heim's story, so be forewarned.
Also, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention how awesome the musical score is. The same melody is repeated quite often, but the impact of hearing it performed solo on a piano or accompanied by a full set of strings makes it wonderful. I gave the show an extra point for the music alone.
Now, to go outside and cleanse myself with a cigarette...
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I'm going to ask you to justify that 7, i gave it a 5. I found half of the girls annoying, the girl with glasses wasn't so bad, but everyone else was just weird, and the different routes highlighted how awkwardly they are when they aren't the focus.
One girl never gets a route, easily the most interesting character, and the show turns her into nothing but a snooping *****. The sister is a sex crazed maniac thinking more of her personal desires then anything realistic, she's nearly a nut case honestly, and most of the characters could be defined in one word.
Let's see...so what makes it above-average in my eyes, outside of the music? To start with, I like the format. I was expecting this to be a harem anime and was surprised to see it instead showcase how the MC could end up with each girl (excluding the one you are referring to, who unfortunately seems to have been forgotten in the show.) In particular, I really enjoyed how the first two stories mirrored each other to give a more complete picture of the people being affected; it was easy to have a negative view of the parents involved in the first story but the second story actually reveals their motivations for why they behave the way they do.
The third story is interesting in how it both establishes a link between the three characters (Heim-, err, Haruka, Nao and Sora) in the past and how those past actions directly tie into their current reality. This isn't a simple matter of being childhood friends--the experience shared by Nao and Haruka was emotionally devastating for all involved and sets the stage for explaining why Sora is the way she is. Reflecting on it, I'd strongly disagree with your dismissing of Sora as a sex-crazed maniac; she is obviously (and painfully) mentally unstable with severe abandonment issues. What's interesting is that she and Akira (from the second story) are two sides of the same coin--both use sex as a means of establishing a connection with Haruka, but each reacts differently to the result. Akira tells Haruka that they can't be together because she's afraid that he'll leave her, just as everyone else she's cared about has left her. Her reaction to the fear of abandonment is to push those around her away in an attempt to avoid being hurt.
Now contrast that with Sora who, as a result of her various illnesses, has only had her brother as her constant in life; she clings desperately to his companionship and views the attention shown to him by others as a potential threat to her happiness. The issue of Nao and Haruka only complicates things, as none of the parties involved quite realized the emotional impact of that one event; in Sora's case, she realizes that this act--despite being "wrong" in so many ways--could be used to as a means of maintaining a relationship with her brother. In the end, that's how I view it--Sora and Haruka's interest isn't in the physical act of sex itself, but rather the shared intimacy of two people who have found themselves lost in the world for so much time that their entire sense of being is based solely on how the other person views them; for Haruka, he must serve as father, brother, guardian, cook, etc. to Sora. He judges his entire self-worth on Sora's well-being. Though he is cognizant of the fact that their actions are wrong, he worries more about the impact of refusing Sora's advances would have on her mental/emotional state. Sora, on the other hand, is entirely dependent upon the care of Haruka; at no point does she take action of her own initiative. Everything she does is in reaction to the events happening around her currently and the experience between Nao and Haruka in the past. Discovering Nao and Haruka together is what guides Sora to using sex as a means of keeping Haruka's attention solely on her.
Any way you look at it, these are all some F'd up people with a lot of emotional issues.
Oh, and I tacked on an extra point for Motoka's "bonus story" at the end of each episode. A. she's hot, and B. they're actually pretty funny.
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Well, crap. Made the mistake of starting Shinmai Maou no Testament before I realized that the uncensored versions won't be complete until the end of August...
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Kenzen Robo Daimidaler (Daimidaler the Sound Robot)
5/10
When the Penguin Empire invades Earth, humanity's only hope rests with the powerful robot, Daimidaler. BUT! There's a catch--Daimidaler can only be piloted by someone with high levels of Hi-Ero particles. Naturally, only the perviest of pervs would be suited for such a role...
Cutting right to the chase, this show exists for two purposes:
1. Social satire of Japan's struggle with what is "sound"/proper/decent/immoral, and
2. Gratuitous ecchi
The plot is intentionally absurd, everything is hyper-sexualized and there is very little emotional growth/development to be found anywhere. Honestly, though, that's the entire point! Fan service can exist for the sole purpose of being fan service, without the need for "art" to give it value or make it acceptable to the public.
As a whole, it was a struggle to watch the entire 12 episodes. Despite the frequent comedic moments, the whole show is basically one long joke about sexuality in modern Japan. As such, it gets tedious pretty quickly.
But you're not watching it for that, are you? No, you're watching it for the frequent nudity and innuendo! In that case, you're in luck--the girls are actually quite pretty (particularly Sonan) and some of the humor is LOL-worthy (particularly the *ahem* "front tails" that all penguins display and routinely point out that that's all they are.)
Overall, fan service/comedy can only carry things so far if nothing else of note happens and that's what happens here. If you can't make it through all 12 episodes you aren't going to miss out on anything. That said, I did enjoy the surprising manner in which the MC of the show is suddenly switched just before the mid-way point of the show.
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Itsuka Tenma no Kuro Usagi (A Dark Rabbit has Seven Lives)
6/10
Taito lives a normal life as a high school student alongside his friend and admirer, Haruka. Once a promising karate student, a leg injury prevents him from strenuous activity and he now finds himself sleeping more and more frequently, wherein he dreams of a girl giving him her "poison," though he can't recall who she is for some reason. His life changes when he survives an accident that should have killed him...and then regains the memories of a past that was taken from him, and of the girl that forever changed his life...
To be honest, I was kind of disappointed with this show. What's here is good, but it never really rises above the initial plateau; an MC discovers that he has the (limited) ability to cheat death, which he utilizes to protect Himea, the main love interest. In reality, this typically results in watching Taito be killed over and over again as he goes through a long, SLOW process of becoming stronger. Early episodes focus on Himea's fragile psyche (a result of being imprisoned and isolated for almost ten years) and the dangers she poses to the world around her. The story then moves into prophecies, other dimensions, new characters, etc.--fairly generic stuff. Any sense of a love triangle doesn't really take hold until the final few episodes. Episodes which, it should be noted, don't really answer any basic questions.
Animation is decent, but I did like how Himea and Haruka were given an ethereal aesthetic to their hair--multiple colors gradually fold into each other giving them a sort of rainbow-like appearance. Aside from that, most characters are pretty generic and the girls are a little too loli-looking for my tastes. Actual nudity is limited to the final episode but is nothing special. In fact, the whole ecchi thing is a rather odd fit for the show. Are the gratuitous panty shots really necessary? Hell, they're not even used for humor...
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Rokujouma no Shinryakusha!? (Invaders of the Rokujyoma!?)
8/10
On his own and entering high school, Satomi finds an apartment to live in for an unbelievably low price...but there's a catch. An accident at work and a chance encounter with a mysterious woman awaken Satomi to the world around him--first off, there just happens to be a ghost that shares his apartment! As if that wasn't enough, aliens, magical cosplayers and subterranean people all descend on his apartment, each with their own plans and reasons for why the apartment has to belong to them. But at a price this low, will Satomi be willing to give up his new home?
As a harem comedy, this show was pretty sweet. I initially watched the first episode before going to work a few days ago and was pretty "meh." I decided to give it another shot and was hooked; the characters are all likeable and not overly-dramatic. You won't find a whole bunch of emotional "Why do I suddenly feel this way/Why is my heart racing?" angst--instead, you get simple storylines in which the girls discover feelings (I'd hesitate to go so far as calling it "romantic feelings") for the MC, all of which hint at an underlying story of how Satomi is linked to each one of them. There's obviously much more at play here but, alas, we don't get to discover that over the course of these 12 episodes.
Satomi, as an MC, is very likeable and relatable. This isn't your standard "boy loves all the girls!" harem show; Satomi has his eyes set on one woman (who also happens to be very likeable) and the actions he takes for the other girls are done out of simple kindness. He wants to be a good person and help the people that he grows to care deeply about.
Animation is solid, the characters are all attractive and there's a decent amount of comedy to keep things light-hearted. No nudity or ecchi, really.
Definitely worth a watch.
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Watched two episodes of the World Only God Knows...ho-hum. Doubt I'll continue it.
In sad news...I'm running out of ecchi shows to watch on kissanime. Waiting for three shows to hurry up and finish their seasons so I can binge watch them...
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Seiken Tsukai no World Break (World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman)
8/10
Haimura finds himself attending an academy for Saviors--individuals who have remembered their previous lives and possess the ability to fight with either their own bodily powers or magic. Haimura is unique, however, in that he can utilize both abilities...something unheard of, even amongst the elite 6 saviors in the world. Almost immediately, Haimura finds himself drawn to two women who share a long history with him. As he awakens to the power that he possesses, women flock to his side and enemies plot against him...but in a world of past lives, can one person break free from fate, or will history repeat itself?
I liked this show. Typical power fantasy/harem comedy blend with the saving grace of having a badass MC. Haimura avoids falling into the oblivious buffoon trope while also proving himself to be as sharp with his wits as he is with a blade. Though the ending of the story will be fairly obvious, it does tie together nicely the theme of inescapable fate and the idea of past lives. Harem members all serve a purpose (though the MC doesn't overly express any romantic desires towards them) and avoid being annoying. Above all, this is an actual beginning-to-end story told over the course of 12 episodes. Could they expand it to another season? Possibly...but the story feels pretty complete as it is.
Animation is superb. Female characters (particularly Shizuno) are gorgeous. No actual nudity but plenty of ecchi to go around and the music, at times, rocks with some crushing guitars. A good enough watch if you're not looking for anything deep or profound...
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Another series down!
Strike the Blood
7/10
In a world where demons/vampires/werewolves/etc. exist alongside humans, an island city is built off the coast of Japan to house the various races and try to promote coexistence among them. There is a delicate balance among the Three Progenitors--all-powerful vampires--that preserves the peace throughout the world and the races inhabiting it. However, a fabled "Fourth Progenitor" appeared on the island city of Itogami and passed her powers onto the human, Kojou Akatsuki, who now finds himself embroiled in twisted schemes of those seeking to destroy the peaceful balance that hangs by a thread...
Yet another power fantasy/ecchi/harem comedy mash-up that I found to be more enjoying than not. The MC is fairly generic (i.e. finds himself surrounded by beautiful women but is completely oblivious to their feelings) and his voice sounds...odd. As though a 40 year-old smoker is trying to sound like a teenager. Anyway, the MC is, in many ways, a secondary character to Himeragi, the main harem candidate; much of the story centers on her finding ways to spur the reluctant hero into action (he makes no secret of the fact that he doesn't want to be the Fourth Progenitor and only wants a normal life) while trying to fulfill her role as an "observer" of Kojou--a role that may require her to kill Kojou should he fail to control his powers. Other harem characters quickly make their appearance--the childhood friend, the head-over-heels-in-love friend, the tsundere, loli, etc. but these mainly come off as attempts at humor instead of character-developing relationships; characters show up, MC declares that he will do anything to protect them, rescues the damsel in distress, character fades away into the background, rinse and repeat.
What saves the show is the constant threat posed to the MC and the world around him. We (oddly) never even see or hear from the other 3 Progenitors that are supposedly all-powerful; all of the challenges that arise are centered mainly on Itogami City with the MC just happening to get caught up in the action. Though this hurts the overall storyline, it does keep things constantly fresh. Unfortunately, much of the underlying mystery surrounding the show (Why was Kujou given these powers?) are never answered while the ending only weakly hints at a continuing story.
Animation is sharp, characters are typically attractive--Himeragi really grows on you over the course of the show--and the music is solid. Plenty of ecchi to go around (Japanese girls are all very concerned about breast size, apparently) though, oddly, actual nudity is limited to two quick scenes if I recall correctly. Weird that the show would go out of its way so often to strategically conceal areola/nipples at every opportunity only to reveal them in these scenes which, to be honest, really serve no purpose. A bit of a head-scratcher, really.
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Crap, did it again...started watching Isuca but all of the uncensored episodes aren't available yet. Have to keep tabs on this and Shinmai Maou no Testament so I can finish them once they've released all of the episodes.
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Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai (Unbreakable Machine-Doll)
6/10
Royal Academy is a school for Puppeteers--powerful humans with the ability control Automatons and lead them in battle. Raishin is accepted into the school and promptly places next-to-last amongst students with his test scores, earning the nickname "Second Last." However, he isn't worried about his grades...Raishin, alongside his Automaton Yaya, has come to this school for one purpose alone--he seeks to kill the top student and avenge the deaths of his parents and little sister.
A pretty decent anime overall. Yet another power fantasy/ecchi/harem blend; as a power fantasy, the results are decidedly mixed. Raishin possesses some unique talents, but you don't really get a sense of any sort of growth from him. As an ecchi show it's far more subdued than more recent shows such as DxD and the like, and as a harem show it does little aside from the throw the protagonist into comedic moments.
That said, the show is saved by the likeable characters. Yaya is constantly amusing (and tragic) with her desire to be closer to Raishin. Charl is a typical tsundere-with-a-past character that develops as the season plays out. Frey and Loki bring out interesting sides of Raishin's personality, and Shouka is presented well as a solid love/hate character whose motivations are always left in mystery.
Unfortunately, the show is only 12 episodes and doesn't tell a complete story. This season is all about introducing characters and getting you to care for them, so if a follow-up season is never released you'll be stuck with no resolution whatsoever. Another way of looking at it would be to view this as high school and we're only seeing the freshman year.
Animation is good. Characters tend to be more cute than attractive, though the older females are basically vixens (with voices that match.) Ecchi is used mainly for comedy--particularly Yaya's desperate attempts at getting closer to Raishin--and actual nudity is exceedingly limited outside of the specials. Ending music is potentially a dangerous ear worm--the cuteness is infectious.
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Majimoji Rurumo
7/10
Shibaki is a high school student that just so happens to be known as the biggest pervert in school. As a member of the Mysterious Discovery Club, he takes part in a ritual to summon a witch and have a wish granted. Flustered, he wishes for girl's underwear--much to his surprise, the ritual works! The witch Rurumo grants his wish, setting off a chain of events that bonds the two of them over the course of several wacky adventures!
I liked this show. A nice, simple ecchi comedy that doesn't take itself seriously or strive to be anything more than it is. The show centers on the slow, awkward growth of Shibaki as he comes to understand the importance of friends and caring for others. Rurumo is a charming--though tragic--character that is reminiscent of "AI" characters due to her lack of expression. I wouldn't quite call this show a romance; though the attraction between Shibaki and Rurumo becomes more obvious as the show goes on, the focus rests more with how the two of them bring together various groups of people and create a circle of friends. As a side note, Shibaki's mom is hilarious.
Animation is decent, if a bit simplistic. Frequent ecchi utilized for comedic purposes though no actual nudity is seen. Music is so-so aside from one notable moment.
Give the show a chance if you're just wanting to chill out and not have to think too hard...just be warned, though--episode 6 hits hard. If you don't tear up a bit by the end, you're a heartless bastard.
Also, if anyone else has seen the show let me know what you think of the final scene with the clock (more precisely, the time it's indicating.)
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Almost time for work, but before I go:
Toradora! (Tiger X Dragon)
9/10
Ryuuji is a run-of-the-mill high schooler with a big problem--his appearance makes everyone assume that he's a delinquent! As luck would have it, he runs into Taiga, aka the "Palmtop Tiger" at school and they get off on the wrong foot. Matters only get worse when Ryuuji discovers a love letter from Taiga that is intended for his friend; a furious Taiga makes Ryuuji act as her servant as he tries to unite the two. At the same time, Taiga agrees to work towards pairing Ryuuji up with her friend, Minori. Things only get more complicated when a beautiful model named Ami transfers into the school and sets her sights on Ryuuji. But with all of the love swirling around the school, will Taiga and Ryuuji find that what they've been looking for has been right in front of them all this time?
Let me just say that I LOVED this show. I have no idea why kissanime has it listed under ecchi--there's actually nothing risqu+¬ about this show. Instead, you're treated to 25 episodes of a wonderful "will they or won't they" romance that does an incredible job of making you care about the various characters as they struggle to overcome the challenges of falling in love and dealing with rejection. Anyone that's finished high school can understand the whirlwind of emotions that comes with growing up and growing apart, and of being trapped in that middle ground of no longer being a child but not quite an adult yet.
I loved the interplay between Ryuuji and Taiga and the show does a wonderful job of putting the ultimate pairings in doubt up to the end. My favorite character of them all is probably Ami, who gradually evolves from being a cold-hearted, two-faced b*tch into a gentle soul that realizes what is happening around her and is honest with her feelings, even if she is powerless to acquire the happiness she seeks.
About my only real complaint with the show is Minori's character--as the object of Ryuuji's affections, her character is rather annoying as the "ditzy/weird friend." Later episodes soften her character up and she becomes a sympathetic figure, but by that point she's clearly the least desirable of the three potential love interests.
Animation is decent and not particularly noteworthy, though it wasn't until the very end of the show when I finally realized why so much attention is paid to Ryuuji's "delinquent" eyes--how quickly did everyone else notice?
If you're looking for a solid romance/"slice of life" show, this is it.
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Saikin, Imouto no Yousu ga Chotto Okashiindo ga (Recently, My Sister is Unusual)
5/10
Yuya, following the remarriage of his father, must welcome Mitsuki into his life as his step-sister. Things quickly become complicated when a ghost named Hiyori informs Mitsuki that she needs Yuya to fall in love with her in order to get to heaven...and to do so, she'll need to use Mitsuki's body!
Yeah...an ecchi romance comedy between step-brother and sister. Though it only clocks in at 12 episodes, it's still a struggle to finish; Mitsuki and Yuya really have no chemistry outside of Yuya trying to act as an actual big brother and the surrounding cast of characters are dull and uninteresting. Brief moments of comedy (usually Mitsuki finding herself in all sorts of degrading positions/actions) keep things moving along but overall, this about as average as you can get.
Animation is colorful and crisp and is very ecchi-oriented...though there's no actual nudity.
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Sankarea
3/10
Furuya is high school boy living at a temple alongside his father, younger sister and senile grandpa. He's also obsessed with zombies. So much so that his ultimate dream is to date one! So he spends his free time working on various potions to reanimate the dead...in doing so, he spies a beautiful girl named Rea shouting disturbing, personal things into a well. Following the death of his cat, Furuya works feverishly towards perfecting his reanimation potion and is soon discovered by Rea; rather than being repulsed, however, Rea takes an interest in his work and begins helping him. As they slowly draw closer, Rea makes Furuya promise her that if she dies he'll bring her back to life as a zombie and "take responsibility for her..."
So, this show pretty much sucked. Failure as a romance, ecchi or even comedy show. Furuya is an unappealing MC and very little actually happens over the course of the show; boy dreams about falling in love with a zombie girl, boy meets girl, girl dies, girl is brought back as a zombie, boy studies her...and that's it. There's no real sense of romance developing between Furuya and Rea after she dies (unlike when she was alive) and both characters suffer as a result. Indeed, the only truly interesting character is the clich+¬d childhood friend/tomboy that just so happens to have matured into a beautiful woman that any man would desire (except for the MC, obviously.)
At 12 episodes plus 1 "special" and 1 OVA, it's a short series and yet it still comes across as being almost entirely "filler." Very little story progression is made over the season...only to have a giant monkey wrench thrown in during the special episode that hints a far bigger (and more dangerous) story on the horizon.
Animation is colorful...but the characters are terrible. Furuya, for one, is drawn to resemble a cat (eye shape, hair looking like ears, etc.) and Rea...well, she's pretty as a human at least. Once she becomes a zombie, however, she loses her attractiveness. Ranko is a babe. Some moments of ecchi and brief nudity (at least they picked the best character to show nude.) Music is decent...which makes it about the best part of the show.
All in all, don't waste your time on this one.
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Good news, everyone! A late night/early morning trip to the ER has revealed that my kidney stone is *only* 6mm, so I may get to have it surgically removed. You know, the same surgery that put my then-wife into a two week coma. Good times!
And now, without further ado:
Trinity Seven
6/10
Arata's quiet life is turned upside-down following a catastrophe that results in his cousin Hijiri disappearing right before his eyes; he soon finds himself enrolled in the Royal Biblia Academy--a school for mages--and discovers that he is a Demon Lord Candidate, a mage with immense power that can create worlds. Arata sets off on a quest to find Hijiri and in so doing, win over the "Trinity Seven"--a collection of beautiful mages that are the strongest magic users in school. But as Arata grows stronger, dangerous foes reveal themselves and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
I actually started and stopped watching this show about three times. The initial drama surrounding Hijiri's disappearance is a great opening...but it quickly gets tossed aside in favor of harem comedy clich+¬s that form the bulk of the show (only to return for the final story arc.) The harem members are typical trope characters that set up predictable, though still amusing, comedic misadventures for the MC. The main problem with the harem is that, for obvious reasons, there are seven members...which means that roughly half of the 12 episode run is your standard "one episode at a time to show why we should care for each harem candidate." The story doesn't really begin to take hold until the final four episodes or so...which leads to my biggest complaint with the show--the MC totally drops the ball. We start out with a young man that loses a beloved family member in front of his eyes, and he vows to do anything and everything to bring her back--a potential badass, if you will, that will let nothing stop him. Yet as soon as he steps foot on campus he becomes a typical perv who focuses only on the beautiful women surrounding him and his uncanny ability to magically remove their clothing. Yeah, deep stuff...
Animation is solid, characters are all attractive (particularly Lilith) and the music is undistinguished. Loads of ecchi but no actual nudity.
Only recommended to harem comedy fans.
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But wait, there's more!
No Game No Life
5/10
Sora and Shiro are a brother/sister hikikomori team that dominates the world of video games. They also happen to hate the world around them. So when a mysterious offer is made to them to leave this world in favor of a new one, they jump at the opportunity. What they find is a world where, after an ancient war destroyed much of the old world, the sixteen sentient races of the planet settle their disputes via games. As luck would have it, the humans are in last place and their continued existence is in question. Can Sora and Shiro unite humanity and win the biggest game of their lives?
I had high hopes for this show based on the comments others have made; I was, to some extent, disappointed with how things turned out. The biggest problem is the simple fact that Sora and Shiro are the same characters at the end of the show as they are at the beginning--there is ZERO character development in either of them. They're the best of the best...and no matter how hard the show tries to throw you off ("Oh, no! Something unexpected happened!) each story concludes with the "our victory was assured before the game even started," throwaway line. Honestly, the main feature of the two that the story is based upon--shut-ins that shun society--is also the biggest handicap to actually liking them or having any interest in what happens to them. They are, put simply, unlikable people. The story tries to soften them up at times and bring out some humanity in them but never seems to follow through. Take Steph, for example--Sora wants her to fall in love with him as he's an 18 year-old virgin. So what happens? They use their power over her to constantly humiliate her in poor attempts at comedy. And the whole 11 year-old sister as a loli character trope is just creepy.
So, what did I actually like about the show? Hmm...I guess the parts would be how they explain the ins-and-outs of how they go about winning the games. This isn't simple "think one step ahead of the enemy" deals--these are finely crafted strategies that show how smarts will always win in the end.
Animation is vivid and colorful throughout. Music is above-average. Frequent moments of ecchi without any actual nudity.
And for f*cks sake...she's 11!!! She should have ZERO sex appeal!!!
Verdict: Pass, unless you're out of stuff to watch (like me.)
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No-Rin
5/10
Hata is a student at the Tomo Agriculture School and has a huge crush on the famous idol, Kusakabe Yuka. Hata's life is shattered with the announcement that Yuka has suddenly retired...only to pick back up when a girl looking just like her transfers to his school!
That's about the only way to describe the show, as trying to say anything further would only sound absurd...without actually conveying just how absurd the show really is. Picture an ecchi comedy combined with Harvest Moon and you'll start to get an idea of what this show is about. As a romance, the show falls flat. As an ecchi comedy it's decidedly so-so. As an educational tool on farming, it's...good? Seriously, it's really hard to describe the wackiness of this show.
The animation is pretty poor--the girls aren't pretty at all and everything has a washed-out look to it. Music is decent. Some moments of ecchi but no nudity.
Verdict: Watch only if you're looking for some chuckles.
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Asobi ni Iku yo! (Cat Planet Cuties)
7/10
Kio is your typical high schooler with no idea of what he wants out of life. He's joined by childhood friend Manami and a quiet girl named Aoi and their lives all appear to be quiet on the island of Okinawa...until a cute girl with cat ears and a tail shows up at a memorial service that Kio is attending. Her name is Eris is she claims to be an alien! Quickly befriending Kio, the two soon find themselves in danger as various groups all seem intent on getting ahold of Eris for their own reasons. As danger approaches from all around, can anyone be trusted?
I was pleasantly surprised by this show. After catching the first two episodes on Hulu awhile back, I figured it was nothing more than a paper-thin ecchi show that never paid off (by actually showing nudity.) Well, I was wrong...the show goes far beyond ecchi and flirts with harem tropes while going all-in with action/adventure. Characters are numerous and generally entertaining, and the love triangle that slowly develops is sweet, even if the MC is your typical oblivious idiot. I won't say anything about Manami and Aoi to avoid spoilers, but I will say that they're definitely an interesting pair of love interests. Eris is cute and innocent without being annoying and the assistaroids are amusing.
I really enjoyed how, after spending most of the series as nothing more than a nuisance, the main villain actually puts together a multi-faceted plan into place that truly ups the stakes for the final arc.
For being several years old, the animation is surprisingly sharp and colorful. Girls are all cute and there's plenty of nudity to go around, particularly with the *ahem* more well-endowed characters. Nothing really stood out to me in terms of the music until episode 9; the song is simply beautiful and leads to many feels. Very well done.
Verdict: By no means a must-watch...but highly entertaining and worth the time. The OVA is actually pretty amusing, as well.
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Mina Longstrike wrote:"Asobi ni iku yo!" actually translates out to "I/We came to play".
It has a lot of star trek type influences because the catians are a post-scarcity intergalactic civilization... so really all they actually have AVAILABLE to do is travel around space and **** around. Plenty of things were amusingly lampshaded "Well we thought aliens would look more alien too, but it turns out you look just like primates".
The mangaka is a big fan of his native okinawa, and used a lot of his manga to highlight how beautiful he feels it is.
I'm also quite fond of its OP for no real reason (it's not the best I've seen, but it's not the worst either)... It's no gundam wing / evangelion op
The title in parentheses is the English version of the title, that's all.
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So, since I'm staying home from work for one more day:
Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi (A Bridge to the Starry Skies)
7/10
Kazuma and his younger brother Ayumu move from the city to the small, rural town of Yamabiko, a place that Kazuma visited once a long time ago. Things get off to a rough start as the two initially take the wrong bus into town; from there, Kazuma gets lost in the woods and manages to fall out of a tree before meeting a pretty girl that offers to show him how to get back to the bus stop. Unfortunately, Kazuma stumbles while crossing a stream and ends up kissing the girl. The two are discovered by the girl's friend and she's more than happy to leave her footprint plastered to Kazuma's face. Finally able to make his way to the inn where he and his brother will be staying, Kazuma prepares for his first day of school...only to find the same two girls are in the same class as him! Will Kazuma be able to work his way out of this, or are his troubles only beginning?
A typical harem comedy/romance that actually ends with the MC deciding on the girl he wants to be with...too bad that, by the time he makes his decision, his choice is probably the least appealing of the candidates. The MC initially starts off as a strong character that is dedicated towards being a great big brother to the frail Ayumu; it's great to see a strong sense of sibling love without any of the loli/incestuous overtones that plague many anime shows. The high point of the show is watching the "harem" come together into a likeable group of friends and watching them have fun together--you actually get the sense that these people have been friends before Kazuma's arrival, which is something that many shows fail to convey. Unfortunately, the show loses steam as the focus shifts more towards the romance aspect of it; I'd honestly rate this higher had the show ended with a candidate from episode 10 or 11. Instead, I had to sit through the final episode shaking my head. The MC, too, becomes less interesting as he goes from a concerned older brother to an oblivious idiot.
Animation is solid, characters are pretty and the ecchi is limited, with actual nudity only appearing in one episode. Music is inoffensive and largely forgettable.
Verdict: Worth a watch for the great "slice of life" story, overall enjoyment depends largely upon how you view the chosen love interest.
For the record: Team Hina, though she isn't really a harem candidate.
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Oretachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai (We Without Wings--Under the Innocent Sky)
7/10
Takashi is a frail high school student that frequently loses himself in a dream world where he's a powerful knight.
Shuusuke is a charming young man that works at a restaurant while freelancing for a men's magazine.
Hayato is a solitary man that takes up odd jobs and has earned the nickname "Dora" (a reference to Dracula) because he only comes out a night.
Three separate lives, each with their own dreams, interests and relationships...yet all our bound by a single fate. What happens when their lives--and those of the people around them--begin to intrude upon each other?
Wow. This was definitely a...weird...show. Not really a harem show...not really a comedy...not really a drama. It's hard to describe. The frequent POV shifts are all a bit confusing for the first four episodes or so, until the truth begins to emerge as to what exactly is going on. Hayato is a great character as the gruff loner with a heart of gold. Shuusuke is constantly entertaining as he constantly finds himself in humorous situations. Takashi, unfortunately, is clearly the weakest and least interesting of the three. Supporting characters are an interesting collection--from an absurdly sexualized loli (who I think is supposed to be like 8 or 9) to goth gangsters--and something's always going on that will make you laugh. Unfortunately, the show suffers from the common "let's spend 10-11 episodes building up to the climax and then tie everything up in one neat episode" trope that always fails to satisfy (considering the fact that it doesn't really answer much of anything.) That said, the story structure is original and the characters presented within are some of the most memorable ones you'll come across.
Animation is solid and stylized. Music is decent. Loads of ecchi and nudity...but to be honest, they're completely out of place. Seriously, do we need a pre-teen showing us that she's wearing "sexy" underwear? I suppose you could argue that it's fitting for such a gonzo show, but it just came off as feeling forced to me.
Verdict: worth a watch, but you may struggle to make it through the first few episodes until you get a better grasp of what's happening.
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soulreaper73 wrote:i finished is this a zombie and i already feel like i lost my best friend. you just can not go wrong with a zombie transvestite magical garment girl, idiot vampire ninjas, including one pervy one, and a cute little necromancer that does not speak.
So much this. Would love to see more episodes...but at the same time, the show ends on a pretty high note and I'd hate to see a third season potentially take a step back.
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Vordred Knight wrote:Hey is there any other anime's similar to is this a zombie? I loved it hopefully they come out with a season 3 10/10 would watch again
I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job is another show that does a great job of mixing in comedy with harem/action aspects.
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Ikkitousen (Battle Vixens)
3/10 (Season 1)
High schools across Japan wage war with one another; the best boys and girls of each school battle it out in no-holds-barred combat for total domination. Each fighter possesses a charm that links their souls--and fate--to a character from the Three Kingdoms era of ancient China. Enter Sonsaku Hakufu, a girl possessing a charm that could see her rise to be the greatest fighter of them all...if it doesn't kill her first.
I'm a huge, HUGE fan of Three Kingdoms history...and this show pisses all over it. It was painful as a history buff to sit through this season (only three more seasons to go!) and as an anime fan...well, it's something. If you've watched Sekirei, you'll know what to expect--girls fighting each other (and having their clothes shredded in the process) in sometimes brutal fights while most of the significant male characters sit back and scheme. Honestly, everything this show does--be it the characters, animation, ecchi, etc.--has been far surpassed by Sekirei. My masochistic tendencies compel me to watch the next season, so I'll update the overall score as I go on.
But seriously...if one of the key points of the show is that Sonsaku is an idiot and that's what holds the key to her destiny...that pretty much says everything about this show.
Animation is dated but not terrible. Characters are particularly attractive, though the focus is more on trying to make them sexy than anything else. Loads of ecchi with nudity only popping up towards the final 1/3 of the season. Music is weak and sounds like something from a late-'90s fighting game.
Verdict: Pass, unless you really, really liked Sekirei and have a thing for watching girls get naked as they fight. Better yet, just watch Sekirei again.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:There's also MM! Okami-san and her 7 companions, B Gata H Kei, Meyo Neko Overrun!
The comedy genre is loaded with good shows, lol.
Watched MM! not too long ago, before I started doing my reviews. Enjoyed it.
B Gata H Kei was something else, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and found the romance to be quite sweet.
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Sorry for the delay, but my parents were visiting from out of town so I haven't had much time for anime. That said,
R-15
5/10
Inspiration Academy is a high school haven for geniuses. Scientists. Mathematicians. Artists. Taketo, a first-year boy, is also a genius...at writing erotic fiction. Looked down upon and shunned by most other students (particularly the girls) Taketo works for the school newspaper as an interviewer, and his attempts at interviewing beautiful girls often place him in uncomfortable, dangerous situations. Can he survive long enough to find love and become the greatest erotic writer in history?
A mediocre ecchi comedy and disappointing harem romance, the show is saved by the fact that it's only 12 episodes long. It makes for a relatively painless weekend watch but don't expect any truly noteworthy characters; Taketo is humorous without being completely oblivious (his focus is centered on one harem candidate) and his pal, Ritsu, is quite amusing for his constant misinterpreting of Taketo's comments. Where the show struggles, however, is the female character side--Fukune is incredibly dull compared to the others and has little development over the course of the show. Utae is given the most development and, as sweet as she is, is a rather generic candidate. Raika, in my opinion, was a HUGE missed opportunity as a potential love interest given A. her constant working contact with Taketo and B. her motivations are never truly "fleshed" out. Unfortunately for the show, I couldn't help but feel as though the "wrong" candidate is chosen in the end...though it was never really much of a choice. The OVA mildly implies that the choice isn't quite final, however.
Artwork is decent, but one major problem is the fact that the characters are drawn to look young--there's no way they're even the magical "16"--so it can make the gratuitous ecchi and nudity somewhat uncomfortable. Music is above-average, with the big musical number of the final story arc being a particular highlight.
Verdict: Pass, unless you're like me and running out of ecchi shows to watch.
For the Record: Team Utae, and it's not even close.
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Kanojo ga Flag wo Oraretara (If Her Flag Breaks)
8/10
Souta is a high school student that recently transferred to a new school. Following a tragic incident in which he was left as the sole survivor of a cruise ship sinking, Souta has withdrawn from the world so that others won't share in his bad luck. However, Souta possesses a gift--the ability to see "flags" on the heads of other people that can warn of impending death or failure, or promises of love and happiness. Nanami, a girl in Souta's class, is rescued by Souta after he "topples" her death flag and saves her from an accident. Drawn to him out of curiosity, Nanami works with Souta to find answers as to what is going on and to force Souta to open up to the world around him; together, the two quickly draw other girls to Souta's side and for once Souta genuinely feels happiness...but what happens when Souta discovers a death flag above his own head and can't topple it? His desperate search for answers leads him towards a dark, inescapable fate...
I loved this show. A harem show that is focused more on friendship (and comedy) than actual romance, the show moves lightning-fast towards Souta's final showdown with his own destiny. Though he amasses quite the collection of girls around him, the show avoids the typical "one episode for each girl" format and instead offers a more organic "drawn together by fate" method of establishing the harem candidates. Characters are generally the standard clich+¬s that litter harem shows, though the removal of most of the romantic overtones allows the viewer to see the character tropes in a new way--a "big sister" character that's actually in love with playing role of a, well, big sister. Or the cross-dressing girl who doesn't understand why no one believes that she's a man. The list goes on. Only a few characters openly harbor feelings of romantic attraction to Souta (which the show is kind enough to point out via the "love" flag) but there's no real progress made in establishing such relationships as the focus rests squarely with Souta rushing headlong towards his fate.
I give the show credit for presenting a cohesive ending and letting the 13 episodes tell a complete story. The mystery surrounding Souta's past and future is constantly developing at a rapid pace, and the revelation of the tie between his fate and an old story only raises the stakes. Souta is a surprisingly likeable MC and the viewer is sympathetic of his struggle to balance personal happiness with the happiness of those around him. He's a good guy and one that you'll be pulling for.
Animation is good. Girls are generally attractive and the MC is a fairly normal guy. Music was nothing special.
Verdict: Definitely watch. The show goes by in a flash and some of the characters are great. Plus, a likeable MC is a huge plus!
For the record: Since it's not really a romance between harem candidates, I'll instead go with "Best flag is Heavy Relationship flag."
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Yamada-kun to Nananin no Majo (Yamada and the Seven Witches)
9/10
Yamada is in his second year in high school. Initially hoping that high school would be the place where he could find meaning in his life, Yamada's fallen back into his old habits of being an anti-social delinquent. While berating Yamada yet again, his teacher points out the beautiful, quiet Shiraishi as someone to admire and look up to. Yamada pays little heed to this advice but finds himself intrigued by her nonetheless. A chance encounter (and accident) on a stairwell results in Yamada awakening in the infirmary...inside Shiraishi's body! Yamada's eyes are opened to the world around him as he experiences the difficulties that Shiraishi struggles with on a daily basis and, after talking over their situation, he and Shiraishi (who was inside Yamada's body) figure out that kissing enables them to switch bodies...a discovery that, unfortunately, doesn't go unnoticed by certain other people. Together, the two must gather friends around them as they search out the truth behind a mysterious school legend...
What an awesome show. Holy crap. A great romantic comedy from beginning to end, it succeeds in achieving that rarified air of having a couple that the viewer actively cheers on; the show avoids the formulaic "boy and girl obviously fall in love, so let's throw a bunch of obstacles at them to keep their future together in question" and instead goes with the subtle approach of having the relationship develop naturally over time. It was refreshing to see--given the plot device that the story focuses on--that the show avoids falling into harem territory. It makes it much more impactful when another character comes to the realization that she, too, loves Yamada...but understands that her love will never be returned in kind.
The comedy flows freely throughout the show and generally succeeds more often than not. Characters are an eclectic mix that are fleshed out just enough to avoid stereotypical tropes.
Let's see...if I had to complain about something, it'd probably have to be the structure of the show. Namely, we're treated to a wonderful six or seven episodes of watching the club come together and generally having a good time. After that, however, the story of the Seven Witches comes into play and the show rushes towards the climax. Unfortunately, this makes it difficult to care for the other witches as characters--their powers, too, are quickly introduced and then basically discarded for the remainder of the show.
Animation is solid and the girls are all attractive. Shiraishi, in particular, may be one of the most beautiful characters I've seen in any show...and yet, for some odd reason, her character almost seems to be "muted" in comparison to the others; she lacks the bold, striking colors used in other characters (particularly their hair) aside from her red eyes. She is, in many ways, drawn to reflect her personality--quiet and unassuming, yet strong and resilient. Music is decent. A few moments of ecchi but no nudity.
Verdict: Must-watch. Perhaps the best romantic comedy I've seen amongst anime shows. Do yourself a favor and watch it!
For the Record: To know Shiraishi is to love Shiraishi. What an unbelievably great character!!!
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Everything dies rated a rushed and incomplete anime 9/10... Maybe the manga deserved 9/10 but definitely not the anime. The anime has a lot of skipped out scenes, like more character development, comedy.. Sure within the 12 episodes there were definitely character development but i still felt like it was missing something, like it needed more fleshing out. If they had made it 25 episodes I would have no problem and with that ending it would be perfect. 25 episodes gives you double the time of 13 which would mean that there would be space for *rainbows appear* everything. This would be perfect for those who wanted more romance and screen time of the 7 witches.
What can I say? I found the romance in Yamada and the Seven Witches to be much more believable...because that's pretty much how it worked out for me when I fell in love. There wasn't a bunch of "Why do I feel this way? Why am I getting jealous? etc." that you commonly see in shows such as Toradora (which, for the record, I loved); my ex-wife was dating my (then)bestfriend and as a result we were constantly around each other. It was a sensation of being comfortable, of being most at ease when I was around her--similar to how Yamada and Shiraiki are constantly seeking out each other without consciously thinking about it. You naturally gravitate towards those people that make you happy. I agree that the show would have benefitted by allowing for more time for the actual mystery of the Seven Witches...but yet, that whole part of the show was secondary to me. The main focus (for me) was the unspoken love that developed between the main characters.
Contrast this with Toradora, which is much more of an anime in it's styling--the constant introspection to explain a character's thoughts, the constant obstacles being thrown up, etc.--as good as the show is, the love between the two comes across as being forced, in a way. It falls into the old adage of "show, don't tell." Yamada is a good example of showing two people falling in love while Toradora basically tells us that the two people are falling in love.
To each their own, I suppose.
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Shukufuku no Campanella (The Blessing of La Campanella)
4/10
Working for an adventurer guild named "Oasis," Leicester spends his days crafting and repairing items that are technologically far superior to what is normally seen in his medieval world. With his guild mates in tow, Leicester takes in the annual meteor shower from atop the roof of a chapel; unfortunately for them, a stray meteor aims right for them and crashes into a section of the chapel that is normally locked up. Leicester investigates the impact site and discovers a young girl...who awakens and immediately calls him, "Papa." She is an automaton--a living doll that is powered by Ale, the magical source of power that flows throughout the world. Her arrival brings together an eclectic group of companions as an impending danger threatens the world around them...
As a whole, this show was pretty unspectacular. Leicester is quite forgettable as an MC and doesn't display any outward signs of interest in the harem that surrounds him. In fact, the whole "romance" part of the harem trope is essentially missing in its entirety. Almost any attempt at developing romance is done entirely for comedic purposes that become (tired)running gags. Nothing of note really happens in the show until the final handful of episodes...with the obligatory "happy-happy" ending the inevitable result. Characters are generally uninteresting, though the Tortilla sisters are quite amusing (along with Golem.)
Animation is bright and colorful and the music is unobtrusive. Frequent comedic uses of ecchi and a fair amount of nudity; the characters are fairly attractive but unspectacular in any way (aside from Leicester's mom.)
Verdict: Pass. Only watch if you're like me and are running out of ecchi/harem shows to watch.
For the Record: Hmm...I guess team Chelsea? Yeah, it's a pretty uninteresting harem...
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Nyan Koi!
7/10
Comedy/Romance/Harem
Junpei is a high school student from a family that loves cats. In fact, most of Junpei's life has revolved around cats--be it his childhood friendship with Kanako or his secret crush--Mizuno's--love for them...but as luck would have it, Junpei is allergic to them. Junpei's luck is so bad that, while trying to kick a can into a garbage bin, he accidentally knocks the head off of a cat statue in a shrine. This unfortunate accident results in a curse being placed on Junpei: he can now communicate with cats directly and must grant the wishes of 100 cats or else he'll turn into a cat himself...which would be fatal due to his allergies!
I enjoyed this show much more than I was expecting. The comedy flows freely and hits more often than it misses. The romance aspect is decent but predictable while the harem tropes only come into play for comedic purposes and not romantic ones. Junpei is great as the down-on-his-luck MC that grudgingly makes the best of his situation, and his reactions to happenings around him are the primary source of humor. Mizuno is your basic "innocent object of affection" character that serves as the main love interest. As a result, her character doesn't really develop over the course of the show so it's hard to see her as anything but generic. Kanako plays the role of old friend/love rival and shows the most growth of any of the harem candidates, though even the show points out the obvious while mentioning "flags" to denote changes in her behavior. Four other girls fill out the harem but are never seriously presented as potential love interests.
Animation is colorful but unexceptional. Music is entirely forgettable. Female characters are average in their cuteness, though Kanako has an oddly masculine appearance to her face at times...perhaps done to contrast with her feminine figure. A few moments of ecchi (typical bath house/hot springs fair) with no actual nudity.
Verdict: Worth a watch if you're looking for a silly comedy. Not recommended for romance/harem fans as the show was obviously intended to run for at least another season.
For the Record: Team Kanako.
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DearS
1/10
Ecchi/Harem/Sci-fi
Aliens have crash-landed on Earth. Known as DearS, the 150 aliens aboard the ship have been adopted into Japanese society and have begun the process of further integrating themselves into the world. Takeya is a high school student that despises aliens--thanks to the sci-fi movies he saw when he was a kid--but his world is thrown for a loop when he rescues a DearS from a speeding truck. She kisses Takeya and later calls him, "Master." Takeya is slowly drawn into an unpleasant reality as he finds himself having to care for an alien he despises and an out-of-this-world danger...
There is crap...and then there is DearS. Just awful. What could have been an interesting story (who the DearS are, and what their purpose is) is completely destroyed by one thing: Takeya is a horrible MC. He's portrayed as the put-upon protagonist that finds himself stumbling from one uncomfortable situation to the next...or at least, that's how he should be portrayed--in reality, he comes across as a petulant, ignorant A-hole whose treatment of the female characters is borderline abusive. He has zero redeeming qualities and completely manages to make himself look worse with every major decision he makes. The fact that I left out "Romance" from the genres should tell you all you need to know about how he handles personal relationships. You wait (and wait) for Takeya to offer some sort of redemption for himself...and in the end, you just want to see him get his @ss kicked. About the only interesting character in the show is the sex-crazed teacher.
Animation is dated, but that doesn't excuse the downright ugliness of the characters. People apparently have freakishly large foreheads in this universe. Seriously, folks...there isn't a single attractive female character in the show. Music is pretty bad, too--just try and listen to the opening theme and you'll understand. Lots of ecchi thrown about (particularly with the teacher) but no actual nudity.
Verdict: Don't. Just...don't. Unless you really, really want to get a better appreciation for shows that are actually good.
For the Record: Umm...the teacher, I guess?
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Unlimited Fafnir
6/10
Action/Sci-fi/Harem
Powerful monsters--known as Dragons--have begun to roam the world, spreading destruction in their wake. A small collection of girls share similar powers to that of the Dragons and are known as Ds. The Ds are brought together at a remote school to train their powers and abilities to aid in the fight against the Dragons...but there's a cost for doing so--each girl bares a mark that correlates to a Dragon, and said Dragon will relentlessly pursue her with the ultimate goal of turning her into a Dragon. It is in this world that Yuu is suddenly cast; a former soldier, he's the only known male to possess the ability of a Dragon. Now Yuu must not only deal with the ever-present threat that the Dragons pose...but he must also learn how to survive the potentially deadlier issue of living in a school surrounded by girls!
This was a bit of a strange show. Let me start with the good: the story is action-centric with a few bits of humor and romance thrown in. There is always a sense of danger hanging over the goings-on of Yuu's school life, and much of the show centers on the actual fighting with Dragons. Fight scenes are good, though the "having each character call out the name of their attack" bit gets repetitive. Yuu, as an MC, is pretty solid. He has just enough badass-ness to make for a strong protagonist without being overpowered. The fact that his power comes with a significant trade-off (the loss of his memories) keeps him in check and allows the female characters a chance to show their own strength. Though the focus on action prevents a sense of development in the female characters, the background storyline of Yuu's sister and the trauma she (and the other girls) went through prior to Yuu's appearance does a good job of running throughout the course of the show.
As far as the bad goes: a bunch of stuff is left unexplained. Namely, why is Yuu referred to as a "Fafnir" by his former commanding officer? He's obviously meant to be a special person, but the show never explains why that is (aside from him being the only male to possess D power.) Though the show has harem aspects (at least three characters openly possess romantic desires towards Yuu, though one is the stereotypical loli character) there isn't much sense of romance actually taking place. Instead, we have Yuu being a general "good guy" that listens to the girls and tries to help them whenever possible and in return, they all start to blush and act shy around him--fairly standard stuff, really. Given that this is a recent show, it'll be interesting to see if a second season is made that expands upon the characters (in particular, the revelation about Yuu and his sister that comes at the end of the show.)
Animation is really good with vivid colors and smooth movements. Girls are cute, though all of them look to be a tad too young to be considered attractive. Music has some good moments with some crunching guitars riffing while the battles play out. A fair amount of ecchi is thrown into the show with no actual nudity.
Verdict: Enjoyable, but forgettable. Think of it as a popcorn flick.
For the Record: Seriously, what is up with Yuu's former commander and all of the "My Fafnir," talk?!
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I-Shayz-I wrote:Shadowed Cola wrote:Rokka -Braves of the Six Flowers -
This is a must watch so far this season. It has turned into a mystery, fantasy, action, thriller show. That man aint goku. Seems he can't beat a single brave honestly in a 1v1.
But the way he adapts and the way the show pans out, albeit slow, is still a wonderful watch. Clue finally got that anime adaptation we were all clammoring about That's about how I feel about the show so far.
Are you referring to Clue, the movie? One of my all-time favorites? And the movie that single-handedly (no pun intended) guided me towards puberty (Colleen Camp is the greatest French maid of all time)?!
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Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai (The World God Only Knows) Season 1
5/10
Comedy/Romance
Keima is a high school student that is obsessed with video games; he's established a reputation as being the single greatest dating sim player in the world. There is no virtual girl he can't seduce...which is why he accepts a mysterious challenge to put his wooing abilities to the ultimate test. Unfortunately for Keima, this challenge has decidedly real-world ramifications--if he doesn't help the Demon Hunter Elsie retrieve runaway souls by charming the girls that they've possessed, both he and Elsie will die!
I can see...the boredom. Honestly, not much really happens in this first season. Yes, Keima woos a handful of girls...but what else? The storyline is basically stuck in neutral with zero character development for Keima or Elsie, and the only characters that are actually developed (the possessed girls) disappear as soon as their stories end. The show can be funny at times, but outside of that there's very little to keep the viewer interested in what's going to happen in the future. Given the praise that other posters have directed towards this show, I expected better. Getting ready to start season two, so hopefully things will pick up.
Animation is pretty much average. None of the female characters are particularly noteworthy, though Keima's mother has a great body. Music is actually the highpoint of the show, particularly during the Shiori episodes. Some ecchi thrown in but no nudity.
Verdict: I'll reserve judgement until I complete the series, but so far it's a pass.
For the Record: I guess the mom's hot...
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Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai (The World God Only Knows) Season 2:
8/10
Comedy/Romance/Harem
Keima and Elsie continue their quest to recapture all of the runaway spirits.
I can see...the entertainment! Season 2 kicks off by addressing one of my complaints from season 1--Kasuga is a gorgeous character (and one that I swear I've seen in at least a dozen other shows) and is probably surpassed by Jun towards the end of the season. Keima still refuses to develop as a character, though the show does a good job of hinting that he's actually beginning to develop feelings for the girls of the "real world." This also coincides with the realization that, though the girls he rescued have had their memories of him erased, there are lingering emotions towards Keima that the girls can't explain (similar to Yamada and the Seven Witches.) The introduction of Harqua offers the glimpses of actual romantic feelings towards Keima that aren't a result of his Conquests, and also serves to bring Elsie's feelings toward Keima more into focus; the groundwork has been laid for an actual harem to come into play in the future, should the show go that route. Humor is also much improved over the first season.
Biggest complaint from the first season remains (lack of character development) but season 2 does move things forward.
Animation, as a whole, seems improved from the first season. Music remains absolutely incredible and earned an extra point for the show. Quite possibly the best in-show music I've heard in an anime.
Verdict: Season 2 does enough to push the show into the "watchable" category. Have high hopes for season 3!
For the Record: In a stunning reversal of season one, I found it quite difficult to pick a favorite girl from season 2. If I had to choose, I'd go with Chihiro.
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SUBspace overvraper wrote:TWGOK favorite waifu, START!!
Mine is probably 1. Ayumi 2. Kasuga 3. Shiori/Kanon
Now that I just finished season 3 (shame about kissanime being down for what looks to be a couple of weeks) I'll stick with my pick from season 2.
So my list would go:
1. Chihiro
2. Jun
3. Kasuga or Ayumi.
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Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai (The World God Only Knows) Season 3
8/10
Romance/Harem/Comedy
Disclaimer: Don't be like me--Make sure to watch the Tenri Arc OVA episodes before watching season 3!!!
Keima must now set his sights on awakening the six Goddesses that had previously sealed away the demons of Old Hell before the forces of Vintage can bring Old Hell to Earth.
I can see...harem trouble! Season three follows up a strong season two and, for the most part, lives up to the lofty standards of the preceding season. Comedy takes a back seat to actual romance as Keima finds himself having to further woo many of his prior conquests; a wrench is thrown into his plans as he must now juggle the fact that his harem candidates have become aware of each other...and the unexpected realization that he can't keep his feelings out of his conquests forever. We finally get to see some actual development in Keima's character as he stops whining about his lack of game time and instead desperately pushes forward towards his "ideal ending," though he (painfully) realizes that ideal endings aren't possible in real life and that people are going to be hurt as a result of his actions.
Surprising to see Elsie be pushed to the side in this season in favor of Haqua, but it's the right choice, in my opinion. Haqua is a much deeper character than Elsie and provides a good source of romantic tension with Keima, which Elsie lacked. Was bummed to see that two of my three favorite candidates didn't feature in this season...made worse by the fact that, having missed the OVAs, I had no idea who some of these new candidates were.
Have mixed feelings on the ending. Something just seemed...lacking. I suppose we could be satisfied with Keima's realization that he can't keep his emotions out of the real world forever, but I want to know what happens going forward. Are the memories permanent now? Is he still obligated to hunt down runaway souls?
Animation continues to be solid following season two. The "new" candidates introduced for season three are less attractive than previous ones, though characters such as Ayumi and Chihiro are given a better chance to shine. Music remains strong. A few moments of ecchi with no nudity.
Verdict: Almost as good as season two. Worth a watch.
For the Record: Team Chihiro.
Series score: 7/10
Season one-5
Season two-8
Season three-8
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SUBspace overvraper wrote:Everything Dies wrote:SUBspace overvraper wrote:TWGOK favorite waifu, START!!
Mine is probably 1. Ayumi 2. Kasuga 3. Shiori/Kanon Now that I just finished season 3 (shame about kissanime being down for what looks to be a couple of weeks) I understand your feeling bro, I can't watch anything anymore. For the past 3 hours I read 30 chapters of TWGOK manga.
Started using gogoanime.tv last night on the PS4. It's a bit slow to load, but it'll hopefully be enough to get me through the next couple of weeks...otherwise, I may have to break down and buy the new Nobunaga's Ambition game...even though I haven't enjoyed any of the releases since Lord of Darkness.
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Haiyore! Nyaruko-san (Nyaruko: Crawling With Love) Season 1
7/10
Comedy/Parody/Sci-fi/Romance/Harem/Ecchi
Poor Mahiro--an average high school boy living a quiet life in an average town--suddenly finds himself being hunted down by a terrifying creature. His call for help is answered as a young girl with silver hair dispatches the creature with ease. Her name is Nyarlathotep...and she's an alien straight out of the Cthulhu mythos!!! Identifying herself as Mahiro's protector (as part of a galactic police agency) she enrolls as a student in Mahiro's school under the name of Nyaruko and poses as a relative of Mahiro. Unfortunately for Mahiro, Nyaruko is head-over-heels in love with him and isn't shy about coming onto him. Things only get more complicated as more aliens show up and start declaring love for others, regardless of gender. Will Mahiro ever find peace in the presence of such insanity?
I enjoyed this show much more than I was expecting; the humor is ridiculously absurd and the lampooning of other shows/movies is never-ending. When the characters find themselves trapped in a dating sim, the only logical outcome is how they can all "see the ending, (The World God Only Knows)." A DeLorean makes an appearance, as does a brief tribute to Fist of the North Star. The whole key to the show is that nothing should be taken seriously, so don't expect a deep show full of character development. Nyaruko, for example, has a suffocating personality that can grow tiresome as she relentlessly pursues Mahiro. However, by the end of the season she begins to soften up (after numerous rejections) and states for a fact that she does truly love Mahiro. Mahiro follows a similar path of wanting nothing more than to be rid of the aliens and return to a quiet life...only to come face-to-face with the consequences of what such a wish would mean to him.
It's hard to really pick out a negative for the show; basically, your enjoyment depends entirely upon how the humor works for you. If you find yourself laughing at the jokes you'll likely blow through the show in a flash. If, however, the jokes don't work for you, you will likely have little reason to continue watching.
Artwork is good. Characters can be best described as cute but not really attractive. Music is forgettable. Some comedic moments of ecchi with no actual nudity. However, much of the humor is rather crude and ecchi-focused.
Verdict: Give it a shot and see how many shows you can spot being parodied.
For the Record: Team Kuuko, for obvious reasons.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:I see Testament to a Sister Devil uncensored is finally all out - time to dive in and see how good this show is! Wish me luck o7
Tried it the other day, episode 9 I think? Subtitles disappeared after the first 5 minutes.
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Haiyore! Nyaruko-san (Nyaruko: Crawling With Love) Season 2 (W) and (F)
5/10
Comedy/Parody/Sci-fi/Harem/Romance
Masahiro's misfortune continues as he finds himself travelling the galaxy to return overdue library books, battle monsters, visit pools/hot springs and pose as the fianc+¬ of Kuuko.
The absurd comedy continues with the second season and stand-alone "final" OVA; unfortunately, very little occurs that separates this from the first season. The introduction of Kuuko as a potential love interest is short-lived and entirely done for comedic purposes. Hell, everything is done for comedic purposes. We once again get to see the occasional moment with Nyaruko and Masahiro developing their relationship...but it's typically too little, too late. Masahiro becomes annoying with his stubborn refusal of the advances of those around him while the other characters never truly develop as characters. It's basically one long running gag that, after the first season, grows tiresome. Another romance is hinted at developing with Kurei, but nothing results from it.
Animation is decent and the music is an improvement over the first season. More ecchi this time around but no actual nudity aside from Kuuko's rear.
Verdict: A disappointing follow-up to the first season, it can be skipped without losing any sense of closure (i.e. there isn't any.)
For the Record: Still going with team Kuuko.
Series score: 6
Season 1 - 7
Season 2/OVA - 5
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soulreaper73 wrote:Shadowed Cola wrote:I see Testament to a Sister Devil uncensored is finally all out - time to dive in and see how good this show is! Wish me luck o7 yeah anime **** is not my thing. never could get into that series. i dont mind ecchi or even fan service as long as it is done in a humorous manner. testament was just straight up perverse.
I can see your point, though I still enjoy testament; there's potential in the storyline if they're willing to go for it and not simply fall back on the comfort of T&A. Isuca does a better job of forcing the nudity to serve the plot and not be the key focus of the show.
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Nisekoi (Nisekoi: False Love) Season 2:
8/10
School Life/Harem/Comedy/Romance
Raku's relationship woes continue as yet more beautiful women enter his social circle.
I remember a previous comment warning me about season 2 so I refrained from watching it. However, with kissanime being down I simply picked a show that I was already familiar with...and I'm glad that I did. I enjoyed this season, perhaps even more so than the first. This season is all about Raku doing what he does best--being a genuinely nice guy that cares about his friends and wants nothing more than to see them smile. So even though the overall plot--that of the locket and Raku's destined love--remains unmoved, this season works to further develop the romantic feelings of each harem candidate while also showing how easy it is for Raku to (unknowingly) gain more love interests.
Yes, the storylines are rather predictable (in that you know Raku's personality is going to win the girls over) but the fact that Raku is able to pull it off with such genuine sincerity cements his place as a great "harem king." The season does a great job of juggling his conscious pursuit of Kosaki with his natural dedication to others, primarily Chitoge; Raku is becoming more and more aware of Chitoge's beauty and the fact that, given their rough start, he's actually enjoying his time with her. It'd be a stretch at this point to say that he's in love with her, but there is definitely a strong undercurrent of romance building between them.
One episode stands out to me: episode 10, "Support." This is Raku at his most basic, yet best--frustrated by the fact that his friend Shu can see all of the confusion surrounding him, Raku realizes that, for all of Shu's enthusiasm for the opposite sex, he has no idea who Shu's crush is. Investigating further, Raku discovers the object of Shu's affection...and realizes that the relationship is doomed to never happen. The episode does a fantastic job of mirroring two simultaneous stories--Shu's struggle with whether or not to declare his love for the teacher and Seishiro's struggle with whether or not to declare her love for Raku. It's a bittersweet look at love that can never be, and the strength it takes to recognize that fact. Yet through it all, Raku does everything in his power to support Shu--it's a rare moment in harem comedies where male friends are treated as anything more than tertiary characters and you get a sense of how Raku's personality enables him to build such strong relationships with those around him.
Animation remains solid. Characters are continually gorgeous, from the understated Kosaki to the voluptuous Seishiro. Music is unobtrusive.
Verdict: An improvement over the first season and a thoroughly enjoyable exploration of Raku's character. The parrot is hilarious.
For the Record: Wow, it's getting really tough to pick a favorite (a sign of a quality harem show.) Still have a soft spot for Kosaki, but Seishiro's interactions with Raku are hilarious.
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Oreshura (My Girlfriend and Childhood Friend Fight Too Much)
6/10
Harem/School/Romance/Comedy
Eita is a first-year high school student that has forgone almost all social relationships to pursue his goals of going to medical school. Bitter over the divorce of his parents (and subsequent abandonment) he shuts himself away from almost everyone around him and identifies himself as "anti-love." In the midst of his normal life comes Masuzu, a gorgeous foreign transfer student, whom Eita promptly displays no interest in. Imagine his surprise when, having spurned dozens of advances from male students, Masuzu makes a public declaration of her love for Eita in the middle of class and demands that he walk home with her from school from now on. Confused and embarrassed, Eita agrees to go with her...only to find her blackmail him (using his old notebook) into posing as her boyfriend! Eita must now survive the jealous boys and girls (particularly his childhood friend, Chiwa) of his school as he desperately searches for a way out of his predicament...and the motives behind Masuzu's antics.
This show was better than I expected. Much of the story is your standard cookie-cutter harem affair...but the one major exception is the character of Masuzu. Though Eita is the protagonist of the show, the actual story is basically that of Masuzu's struggle with mental illness. She chooses Eita for her scheme because she senses a kindred soul in his "anti-love" outlook; however, she frequently goes out of her way (early on) to embarrass/hurt others. For the first four episodes or so, you'll loathe her character...almost to the point of wanting to stop watching. Stick with it, though, and you'll see a fairly unique take on a troubled character that struggles to find happiness (and doesn't know what to do on the occasions that she actually finds it.) When viewed through the focus of Eita, the harem is a pretty bland collection of stereotypes that fails to impress. It's when viewing things from Masuzu's point of view that the harem characters take on a much more important role--though they are potentially rivals, they are also the first real friends that she's ever had. It is during her interactions with the other candidates that her true character is revealed, and this is something that should be praised.
My biggest gripe with the show would be the final story arc--namely, the introduction of Eita's aunt as a character and her job basically serve as a deus ex machina to bring about the resolution of the story. It's a little past the halfway point when the show seemingly becomes self-aware and makes light of the whole harem storyline; we have a supposed climax wherein Eita picks the girl he wants to be with, followed by his aunt suggesting that he needs to turn the other girls against him to avoid further problems moving forward...but wouldn't you know it? His attempts to turn the harem against him backfires and they love him more than ever by the end!
Animation is somewhat below-average with a weird, washed-out color vibe going on...and the girls really aren't all that cute (aside Masuzu.) Music was unremarkable. Some moments of comedic ecchi, but no actual nudity.
Verdict: If you can make it past the first four episodes, Masuzu's story is very interesting.
For the Record: Team Masuzu...though Himeka wields some nice assests.
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Noucome (My Mental Choices are Completely Interfering with my School Romantic Comedy)
4/10
Comedy/Harem
Amakusa, once a popular boy through middle school, now finds himself as a high school pariah due to the "Absolute Choices" that plague him--multiple choice questions that place him in ridiculous situations with a penalty of pain if he doesn't go along. One Choice, however, leads to a beautiful girl falling from the sky and offering to help him break his curse...but are things truly going to get better with her around?
I had high hopes for this show, but it ended up being fairly disappointing. For a show to place so much emphasis on comedy, it really hurts that the humor is often lacking; the comedy is too forced, too reliant upon pratfall humor, to merit more than the occasional chuckle. The harem aspect of the show is decent but never rises above being anything more than average.
Art is solid throughout the show with some very attractive girls. Going hand-in-hand with the comedy, ecchi is a constant presence though actual nudity never makes an appearance. Music doesn't leave any sort of impression.
Verdict: Pass. A comedy that isn't funny just isn't worth the time.
For the Record: Team Youji.
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Was killing some time last night and decided to watch six or seven episodes of Monster Musume; this must set a record of some sort for highest amounts of ecchi without actual nudity being shown. Animation was surprisingly below average for being a new show but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Fairly standard harem stuff (with the obvious twist of being monsters) but the characters are quirky enough to be interesting. Will probably wait for the season to finish before I watch the remaining episodes. Agent Smith, ftw!
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Kimi ga Aruji de Shitsuji ga Ore de (They Are My Noble Masters)
4/10
Harem/Comedy/Drama
Ren and his older sister Mihato have abandoned their abusive father and seek a new life in the city. A chance encounter results in them living and working at the massive Kuonji residence as servants to the three Kuonji sisters. As the pair goes about establishing a new life for themselves, Ren finds himself at the center of a tug-of-war amongst the sisters, friends and staff. But in the distance, a menacing shadow from the past slowly makes his way towards the siblings...
Yeah, so this show pretty much sucked. Yet another harem show that spends 75% of the time relying upon comedy/parody and then trying to get all serious for the final quarter of the show; the harem aspect is the strongest part of the show...but that isn't really saying much. The actual romance aspect is downplayed for all but one character, but even that romance is restricted mainly to the final two episodes and doesn't reach any sort of definitive conclusion. The other candidates primarily serve comedic or ecchi-related purposes. Surprisingly, much of the show is predicated on the very close relationship between Ren and Mihato and the implications that Mihato has romantic feelings for Ren; however, Mihato is almost immediately relegated to bit-player status as soon as the two begin their new lives.
The comedy aspects are hit-or-miss: some of the parody scenes are worth a chuckle (Fist of the North Star is pretty much a parody staple for every show by this point) while other comedic angles come across as being too forced.
As far as the drama goes, it only really comes into play over the final three episodes and is completely wrapped up by the end of the show in the customary "everything is awesome" climax. What SHOULD have been the main focus of the show (the relationship between Ren, Mihato and their father) is just sort of glossed over...and yet manages to only obscure the past. Early on, the residents of the Kuonji estate are made aware of the reasons for Ren and Mihato's struggles in escaping their abusive father; later in the show, however later in the show Mihato confides in Miyu that she, too, understands what it's like to have lost both parents (which Miyu even makes note of.) And then there is the conversation between father and son wherein the father blames Ren for the death of his mother...but no further information is provided. This could have been an interesting show about sibling relationships and abusive households, grief, anger, mental illness, addiction, etc.--instead, it tries to be two things at once (comedy and drama) to the detriment of both.
Animation is dated and the female characters aren't really all that attractive (though Miyu can be described as cute.) Music is largely unimportant aside from the orchestra performances of actual classical music. Loads of ecchi throughout the show and plenty of nudity, though much of it is slightly obscured. Honestly, though, you wouldn't be missing much.
Verdict: Pass. Never rises above average at any one thing and is hurt by the sudden shift in tone towards the end. Could have been a decent harem comedy or a good drama, but fails at trying to mash the two together.
For the Record: Team Miyu, though that's pretty much because she's the only candidate with any sense of personality.
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What's this? Another review before anyone has posted? Slackers!!!
Walkure Romanze
7/10
Friendship/Ecchi/Comedy/Harem
In a land where jousting is the pinnacle of sport, Takahiro is a student of the local academy. Once a highly-regarded knight, an injury forced him to retire from jousting. He now seeks to serve as a Begleiter; basically, a squire to jousting knights. Takahiro finds himself courted by a handful of beautiful female knights who all want him to serve as their Begleiter for the upcoming tournament...
This is a tough one to review. I was ready to bail on the show after the first four episodes or so, but stuck with it and was pleasantly surprised to see how it all turned out. So let's start from the beginning: this show is loaded with ecchi for the first 75% or so of the show and gives the impression of being little more than a fantasy harem comedy. However, as I reached the end of the show I realized how deftly the series makes a subtle transition from the standard male harem fantasy and into a show about the friendship established between the female knights of the show; after the initial story arc of Takahiro acting as Begleiter for friend Mio in a duel, the show goes into full-ecchi mode by throwing in hot spring/swimsuit episodes...and that's when you notice that Takahiro almost disappears as the protagonist. For all the ridiculous ecchi occurring it's easy to overlook the fact that the bulk of these episodes focus almost entirely on the girls interacting with each other: they are rivals that will be competing against each other in the tournament and yet they're spending the majority of their time establishing friendships, supporting each other and spurring everyone on to improve themselves (both as knights and as people.) This is a great way of turning the original plot (that of Takahiro's ability as a Beigleiter all but guaranteeing his chosen knight victory) on it's head as Takahiro becomes incapable of making a decision, due to each character having their motivations for competing revealed. The final arc deals with the actual tournament and the fallout that results.
I have to admit, the ending was handled wonderfully. The winner of the tournament is the correct one, but more importantly the focus moves away from the winners/losers and instead shows what each competitor has gained from competing. Rather than end the show there, however, they push on with a closing scene of the girls coming together in celebration: this isn't your typical super happy ending that tries to wrap everything up with a neat little bow. Rather, it further reinforces the importance the tournament has had on the group as a whole over the course of the second half of the show. The final scene--that of the girls questioning Takahiro as to which harem candidate he would have supported as Begleiter--is a cute way to acknowledge the harem aspects of the first half of the show with a humorous wink.
The art is absolutely gorgeous. Colors are vivid and sharp. Music is solid, particularly in the tournament episodes. Loads upon loads of ecchi thrown about with no actual nudity aside from the occasional rear end. Girls are all attractive with Celia and post-haircut Mio standing out.
Verdict: Refreshing. If you can make it through the initial harem/ecchi story arc, you'll be rewarded with a wonderful ending.
For the Record: Team Noel.
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Okay...so I've slept a total of six hours since Thursday afternoon and I'm pretty sure I'm beginning to hallucinate...but I'm half-way through Gokukoku no Brynhildr and damn...this show makes Elfenleid look like something off of Playhouse Disney...
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Gokukoku no Brynhildr (Brynhildr in the the Darkness)
7/10
Sci-fi/Supernatural/Harem
Ten years ago, while looking for an alien that his friend Kuroneko swears she saw, Ryouta falls from a dam and ends up being hospitalized. Upon his release, he learns that Kuroneko was killed during the fall after she tried to save him. Ryouta, now in the 11th grade, spends his free time at a local observatory, wherein he continues to look for alien life. One day, a transfer student named Neko shows up at his school...and she bears a striking resemblance to Kuroneko. However, she tells Ryouta that he's mistaken as they've never met before. Soon enough, she informs Ryouta that she's here to save him as her friend has forecasted Ryouta's impending death; in doing so, Neko displays amazing powers that exceed that of any human. Refusing to accept that Neko and Kuroneko are not the same person, Ryouta journeys with her in a heartbreaking tale of aliens, magic, experiments and love...
Look folks, this show is dark. Very dark. Death is unexpected and frequent and occasionally, soul-crushing. Ryouta is a fairly typical MC with one special ability (a photographic memory.) What sets him apart from typical MCs is that his greatest strength is his mind--when dealing with beings far more powerful than he, Ryouta must rely on his wits to save the day. The girls that come into his life are all tragic figures and it's damn near impossible not to develop an attachment to them...bring some tissues, people.
I watched the uncensored version of the show, which delivers more gore/nudity. The whole harem/ecchi aspects of the show seem like an odd fit with the dark tone...and yet, looking back on it, it's entirely appropriate. The harem aspect isn't played up for comedy and the nudity isn't served up for fanservice; these are teenage kids coming together and, in the case of the girls, their first experience with building any sort of lasting relationship with other people, human or not. For some characters, the sensation of falling in love is alien (no pun intended) to them and they don't understand their own feelings, or why they're experiencing them. Other characters--including my favorite--recognize love for what it is and want to act on it while they have the chance. After all, how reserved would you be around the person you care about if you knew that your life will come to end sooner (much, much sooner) rather than later? It helps in this case that Ryouta is immensely dedicated to helping those around him--he repeatedly puts himself in harm's way for the sake of the girls for no reason other than the fact that he treasures their lives and wants to help them in any way that he can.
Where the show struggles is in pacing--honestly, the entire school scenario is an unnecessary waste of time. Yes, I understand why the girls would dream of attending school...but given their health status and the ever-present threat of death, it's hard to picture them finding time to actually live such a life. That time would have been better served developing the plot and pushing forward major plot developments that are otherwise crammed into the final episodes. That said, it does make sense that the girls dream of experiencing a normal life as best they can. Of course, I could just be bitter about the fact that these episodes focus so much on developing attachments to characters that won't all survive to the end... The final story arc comes across as being rushed due to many revelations being made in such a short period of time, and several questions are left unanswered.
Animation is solid, if not spectacular. Music can be pretty epic at times (particularly the second opening theme song.) Girls are attractive without being beautiful. Frequent nudity to be found while ecchi used for comedic purposes pops up on occasion.
Verdict: If you can make it through the dark tone (think Elfenleid) it's worth a watch. Try your best not to get too fond of the characters...or else bring some tissues. Seriously, this show hits hard and doesn't pull any punches.
For the Record: Team Kazumi, hands-down. Cast into the vixen role, she's the most outgoing and isn't shy about her desire for Ryouta. Though the show mostly plays up her sexual advances as a joke, she's obviously terrified about dying without experiencing true love and, being the constant butt of the joke, is insecure about her own body. Mucho kawaii!!!!
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Rail Wars!
7/10
Action/Ecchi/Harem/Train Infomercial
Naoto wants to drive trains for a living. With this goal in mind, he enters the training program for the Japanese National Railway system, but is dismayed to discover that he has been assigned to serve in the public safety division of the JNR. Fortunately for him, he quickly finds himself by a bevy of gorgeous women to help him as his training group must deal with bomb threats, runaway cars and assassination attempts.
To be honest, this show was WAY better than it had any right to be. Seriously...the show treats the men and women (and vehicles) of the Japanese train industry as heroes. And yet I found myself unable to stop watching!
Action: Pretty much every episode has some sort of mad-cap event occurring that throws Naoto and company into danger. Why a group of 4 trainees is assigned to all of these assignments is beyond me.
Ecchi: The show is, shall we say, VERY fond of the uniforms worn by those involved in the train industry. Skirts that end six inches above the knee, tight tops, frequent removal of pantyhose, etc.--you get the picture.
Harem: Checklist time!
-Tsundere? Check.
-Curvaceous klutz? Check.
-School friend? Check.
-Famous Idol? Check.
-Cute sensei? Check.
-Cross dresser? Check.
Train Infomercial: Yes, you will learn all about Japanese trains and the routes they take!
Through it all, the show constantly moves forward at a brisk pace in a series of self-contained storylines. Mad bombers. Organ transplant deliveries following a mudslide. Security for a concert. Escorting royalty. Yeah, it all happens to this group of 4 people (and their supervisor.) All the while, poor Naoto lucks his way into wooing the hearts of most every woman he meets, with the tsundere character being the best.
As to the negatives, well...it's a show about trains.
Animation is solid and the music is actually quite good, particularly during the action scenes. The ending theme is an interesting mix or rap and dubstep performed by a female singer. Interesting. Characters are cute enough, I suppose, though most of the attention is placed on their shapely bodies. Naoto has a weird habit of looking strange when the show focuses on his face. Ecchi runs rampant with actual nudity being limited to a handful of episodes, though the girls are all rather impressive.
Verdict: It's watchable, I'll give it that. Doesn't really kick off until about the third episode, but if you make it that far you'll probably see it through to the end.
For the Record: Team Aoi--the tsundere candidate you can support!
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Radiant Pancake3 wrote:School sucks... anyone wanna recommend me some funny but short but not too short animes? Please... Is it wrong to Pick Up Girls In a Dungeon or Scrapped Princess.
I'd also add the Devil is a Part-Timer and I Couldn't Become a Hero.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Bikini Warriors:
Excuses to see cute girls being fondled by monsters.
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Why would I need an excuse to see such a thing?
Just for the lols, I'm re-watching Maken-Ki, this time without the dubs. The voice of the nurse is pure sex.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Some of you didn't like the anime empire Skype group because of too many people, not enough discussion of just anime, etc.
So what do you guys think of just making a Skype group for this thread? i still plan on writing reviews on the shows i watch and putting them here - but it would be cool to talk in real time too.
Don't have Skype, unfortunately. Also, too shy.
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Re-watching some shows now while I wait for the new shows to wrap up.
Maken-Ki (Season 1 & 2) -- 5/10
Pure fan service with outrageously proportioned women, you can see its influence on shows such as DxD. Show oddly flips the script on typical harem by having (some) plot develop during the first season and then using the second season for the "one episode per girl" background info (though this hurts the show, in my eyes.) Kodama is an awesome character.
Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero -- 8/10
Really enjoyed this show, perhaps even more so the second time around. Akitsuki is simply awesome as the bad-ass protagonist with a heart of gold; what's even better is his propensity to ignore embarrassing situations (particularly those that he causes for the girls around him) while keeping his calm demeanor, and with just a hint of playfulness. Really, really hoping to see a second season that deals with the group going to Miu's world.
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Continuing with the re-watches:
So, I can't Play H! -- 5/10
May have scored this one higher the first time around, but upon further review I just didn't get any real sense of connection between Ryusoke and Lisara. In fact, none of the characters really stand out to me. Show does a great job with the childhood friend/romantic interest resolution at the end, however.
I Couldn't Become a Hero... -- 8/10
This show goes by in a flash. A solid blend of action, humor, ecchi and romance. Phino may very well be the cutest anime character I've ever seen; physical beauty, innocence, determination and kindness...the total package. Does a good job of building rival love interests without falling into harem trappings. Raul is pretty entertaining as an MC.
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Spent the weekend re-watching yet more shows.
High School DxD -- 7/10
Animation has a muted look to it and Issei's voice sounds odd. Show is a bit formulaic in terms of the harem aspects but the overall plot moves forward at a rapid pace. Also does a good job of hinting at the potential larger conflicts looming on the horizon.
High School DxD Next -- 8/10
Animation is much sharper/colorful this time around. The danger is ever-present this time around with less time having to be spent on character backstories. It's interesting to go back and see just how this show has introduced the underlying friction that Issei's presence is causing and how it will continue to play out in the future. Re-watching it you also get a greater sense of what drives Issei as a character: for all the talk of becoming a harem king and enjoying the attention of so many beautiful (and willing) women around him, it becomes more and more apparent how deeply he's been traumatized by Yuma, his first love. The show manages to maintain a lighthearted tone on the surface while steadily growing darker and darker underneath. A definite improvement over a strong first season.
I Don't Have Many Friends (Both seasons) -- 7/10
An entertaining look at the complicated relationships that develop amongst people without friends. Enjoyed Sena's character again but Rika's character really stood out to me this time around; initially presented as the sex-crazed comic relief, the show subtly presents her as the heart and soul of the club and, most importantly, the one most aware of what's transpiring around her as the competition for Kodaka's affection comes to the forefront...and why Kodaka responds the way he does. A bit too many throw-away episodes for my liking, but I've come to appreciate the ending. Whereas I previously criticized the open-endedness in my initial review, I've changed my mind about it and praise it as a satisfying closure. The ending hints at Kodaka responding to Sena's confession while also showing that Rika and Yukimori have accepted this fact and seek to keep the club going out of their love for the friendships that the club has created. It is fitting, then, that Yozura takes her leave as she never shows that she has moved on from the events of ten years prior...while also hinting that she's maturing into a person that is capable of trusting others, and may return to the club in the future.
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High School DxD Born -- 8/10
Another strong showing. Asia steals the spotlight in this season as she becomes the heart and soul of the team; Loki emerges as an incredible villain thanks to his scheming in the face of defeat and ability to cause trouble while imprisoned. This season continues to play up the inevitable break-up of the group as Rias and Akeno become more aggressive in their pursuit of Issei, while the viewer is told flat-out that Issei intends to break free from his servant role in the future, and will be followed by Asia and Xenovia. Plenty of potential storylines are left open (particularly with Vali's group) so there is the potential for the show to continue in the future. Should this happen, the show should shift the focus away from Issei and instead focus on Rias' attempts to keep her household together as that's where the true drama lies.
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Ladies vs Butlers! -- 3/10
It's really hard to get used to the animation in this show; the characters really aren't attractive due to the fact that they all look like aliens (a result of weirdly colored eyes and the fact that their noses aren't drawn unless they turn their heads.) The show spends almost all of its time building up a harem for the MC, but he remains oblivious to it all up through the end. The show centers around the rivalry between two girls, one of whom is your stereotypical tsundere while the other is practically unlikeable. Show is also packed with gratuitous ecchi/nudity that serves no purpose.
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Seitokai Yakuindomo (Season 1)
8/10
Comedy/Ecchi/School Life
Takatoshi is a first year high school student at Osai Academy, becoming a member of the first group of boys to enroll in the school following the decision to make the academy co-ed. Takatoshi, however, only chose the school due to it being located close to the house he shares with his younger sister, Kotomi. His new life at school takes on an interesting twist the very first day of class as he finds himself suddenly named as the Vice President of the Student Council, serving alongside three girls--the beautiful and studious Shino, the rich and glamourous Aria and the pint-sized genius, Suzu. Though the girls of the school are apprehensive of the new boys, Takatoshi quickly finds out that it's the girls that are the perverted ones!
Comedy: Take Seinfeld's "a show about nothing" approach and mix in South Park's crude humor and you'll start to get an idea of how the show goes. Episodes are basically non-stop gag segments that detail Takatoshi's struggle to control the lewd and graphic conversations of Shino and Aria; he humbly takes everything in stride and resigns himself to the fact that girls (and women) can be far, far dirtier than any boy. One problem is that the jokes come at you so fast you'll have trouble reading the explanations/notes on screen before the next gag arrives. That said, plenty of lol-worthy moments abound.
Ecchi: Considering the fact that one character references anal ************ early in the very first episode, you should realize what level of ecchi-style humor you can expect. Most everything in the show relates to sex (mainly as a result of Shino and Aria's double entendre-heavy dialog) and is done entirely for comedic effect. Actual ecchi is limited and no nudity is shown.
School Life: Season 1 covers Takatoshi's first year of high school. Expect the usual summer vacation at the beach/holiday/festival episodes to go along with day-to-day life as a student. Surprisingly, the show only mildly hints at any sort of romantic relationships developing for Takatoshi over the course of the year.
Overall, a surprisingly funny show that you'll be afraid to take your eyes off of for fear of missing a joke. Pretty much nothing is taboo.
Verdict: A great comedy if you aren't easily offended (the anal ************ joke is relatively mild by the standards of the show.) Highly recommended.
For the Record: Not really a harem show, but Shino is an awesome character.
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Seitokai Yakuindomo (Season 2)
6/10
Comedy/Ecchi/School Life/Romance
Basically more of the same: non-stop gags thrown together with very little happening in terms of actual plot. Time seems to jump around in the second season and nothing is mentioned of the fact that, following their second year together, Shino and Aria will be graduating and leaving Takatoshi and Suzu behind. Instead, the show continues the very, very slow introduction of romance into the picture as Takatoshi finds himself with several admirers.
Verdict: Watchable, but a bit tiring after watching the first season.
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Re-wind reviews:
Seikoku no Dragonar -- 7/10
One of those rare shows that can tell a complete story in twelve episodes. Eco is still too loli for my tastes, but the relationship she builds with Ash is pure tsundere goodness. Leaves just enough open questions to merit a second season while still being a satisfying conclusion in its own right.
B Gata H Kei -- 4/10
This one hurt. I remember enjoying it (one of the fist multi-episode shows that I watched) the first time around, but from that time to now my tastes have changed; the "romance" between Yamada and Kusoda is basically non-existent, which robs my enjoyment of the show. There's plenty of humorous moments to justify an initial watching, but once you know all of the jokes there really isn't much reason to go through it all again. Should also point out that the characters on this show are all quite ugly. Perhaps they went for a more "realistic" approach? I understand Kusoda is supposed to be rather plain (and it works) but Yamada isn't anything special, particularly for an "idol" of the school.
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Also, upcoming (ecchi) shows that I've bookmarked:
-Gakusen Toshi Asterisk
-Ore ga Ojousama Gakkou ni "Shomin Sample" Toshite Gets(heart symbol)Sareta Ken
-Taimadou Gakuen 35 Shiken Shoutai
-Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid
Going to have to re-watch all ten episodes of Isuca now that all of the uncensored versions are out. Can't say that I was overly impressed, but I'll hold off my final judgement until I do my proper review. Also can't wait for the final uncensored episodes of Sister New Devil to come out...
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Kimi no Iru Machi (A Town Where You Live)
9/10
Romance/Drama
Haruto leaves his rural life in Hiroshima during his second year of high school to pursue Yuzuki, a girl he fell in love with when she lived with his family the previous year. Moving in with his sister in Tokyo, Haruto begins his school life anew as he seeks out Yuzuki and learn what her true feelings for him are.
Wow. Anilinkz had this listed under ecchi so I thought I'd give it a shot...I certainly wasn't expecting something like this. At times heart-warming and devastating, you can sum up the show with one question: Is it better to love then lose, than to never love at all?
Romance: The strongest aspect of the show. The story centers around Haruto's journey into adulthood and the relationships he builds along the way; the show doesn't shy away from both the highs and lows of falling in love and how it affects both friends and lovers.
Drama: Haruto's life is constantly thrown for a loop as he pursues Yuzuki. Be it the mystery of her refusal to see/speak with him, the health of his best friend or the growing affections of others around him, Haruto has to try and find his way through a tangled web of relationships as tries to discover true love.
Animation is odd; it's a relatively recent show, but the colors have a muted look to them that makes the animation seem dated. That said, many of the characters are gorgeous. Music is unremarkable. Very little ecchi and no nudity.
Verdict: I'm trying to rush through this review before going to work, so if nothing else focus on this part--watch this show. It truly captures the joys and sorrows of falling in love. It becomes downright uncomfortable to watch in certain places because you know that Haruto's choices are going to result in heartbreak for someone. It's incredible how the viewer can constantly alternate between liking/hating characters (particularly Haruto and Yuzuki) as more and more details about their lives emerge.
For the Record: Team Asuka *sob*
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Re-wind Review:
The Devil is a Part-Timer! -- 8/10
A great show that tells a complete story in just one season. Remember being turned off by the female characters' appearance, but I have to admit that Chiho ends up looking pretty cute when she goes with the short hair. Plenty of comedy to make up for the predictable plot, and the interplay of Emi and Sadao is great. Ashiya really steals the show as the oft put-upon faithful servant.
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Kail Mako wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Re-wind Review:
The Devil is a Part-Timer! -- 8/10
A great show that tells a complete story in just one season. Remember being turned off by the female characters' appearance, but I have to admit that Chiho ends up looking pretty cute when she goes with the short hair. Plenty of comedy to make up for the predictable plot, and the interplay of Emi and Sadao is great. Ashiya really steals the show as the oft put-upon faithful servant. I liked this show, but I wasn't really satisfied with the ending. It's like, okay so.... Nothing gets resolved? You're all just going to continue doing the exact same thing you've been doing for the entire show?
What, specifically, didn't get resolved? Sadao and co. have made it quite clear that they're happy living on Earth (Lucifer even going so far as to mention that Heaven is a small apartment.) The show heavily implies that Sadao is inadvertently establishing a nice little harem for himself as all three girls are clearly interested in him romantically...
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Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? -- 8/10
A by-the-numbers power fantasy that boasts a wonderful collection of characters to go along with gorgeous visuals and solid music. Bell is a charming fool of an MC that stumbles head-first into a harem of beautiful women. Hestia takes center stage as the overly-protective/affectionate Goddess that guides him and serves as the source for much of the show's comedic moments. Upon a second viewing, though, I really came to appreciate Aiz' character--she is completely na+»ve when it comes to romance and matters of the heart but finds herself drawn to Bell regardless. She isn't tsundere, yandere or any other generic stereotype; she is, in effect, a blank slate--strong yet feminine, innocent but not stupid...her fascination and curiosity with Bell is both sweet and amusing. Show moves by at a lightning-quick pace with an open-ended finale that presumes a second season will come in the future.
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Guess what? Passed my kidney stone this morning! Picture a pea with lots and lots of jagged edges...
*ahem*
Isuca
4/10
Ecchi/Supernatural/Harem
The Plot (what happens): High school student Shinichiro encounters a mysterious woman one night. She reveals herself to be a flasher...right before revealing herself to actually be a terrifying monster that wants to feed on Shinichiro's life force. He is saved by a mysterious bow-wielding girl, who he later discovers is a fellow student at his school named Sakuya. Sakuya is the current head of the Shimazu clan, a powerful group of magicians/warriors that hunt down monsters. Before long, Shinichiro is revealed to possess amazing abilities of his own as he aids Sakuya in both fighting off monsters and the intrigue surrounding her position as head of the Shimazu clan...
The Theme (what it all means): Women--no matter how powerful they may be--are completely dependent upon men in all aspects of their life. Sakuya, despite being the head of the Shimazu clan, is completely unable to care for herself and is totally reliant upon Shinichiro's help in times of battle. Ditto for her sister, Suseri. A male power fantasy in which women can only obtain power via physical contact with a man, coupled with frequent humiliation/embarrassment as their bodies are frequently exposed.
So...a very disappointing show. Commits the cardinal sin of combining an annoying MC, an overly-dramatic, obnoxious tsundere love interest and a villain that is so laughably evil that it's almost parodic. Tamako aside, the first seven episodes or so will leave you cursing at most every character for being nigh-unlikeable. It's only in the final three episodes that you feel as though any real movement (in terms of plot) actually takes place; the rest of the show is wasted trying to pile on emotional drama to force the viewer to care about the characters (the opposite effect is achieved, unfortunately.)
Animation is average. Characters are largely forgettable with only Tamako rising to cute levels. Music is forgettable. Loads of ecchi (if a girl falls, you better believe she'll end up sitting on Shinichiro's face) and frequent nudity.
Verdict: Pass. A short ten episodes that should only be watched if you can't find something better.
For the Record: Team Tamako. Duh.
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Kail Mako wrote:Some things I felt weren't resolved:
What are Emi, and Sadao going to do? Is she just going to watch him for now until the end of days? Are they going to get into a relationship? Is Emi actually going to do her job and kill him?
The show explains everything you need to know about Emi and Sadao's relationship: it's no mistake that other women routinely pepper the two with questions about their relationship. And how many times do we have to see Emi blush and/or get defensive whenever the subject of Sadao is brought up? It's a typical harem ending, though the final scene with Emi giving Sadao a replacement umbrella should clue you in as to what their future holds. It's also rather obvious that the whole monitoring of Sadao/fulfilling her role as Hero are excuses for Emi to be close to him (how many times does she ask herself if she's behaving more like a stalker than a monitor?)
Kail Mako wrote:What about Ente Isla? The church or whatever was highly corrupt. Are they going to overhaul it? What about the demons? Where are they going to live? What are the humans going to do now that what was basically their leader is gone?
Ente Isla is no longer important to the story. Do you honestly see any character--even Suzuno--openly state their desire to return there by the end of the show? No...they all want to remain on Earth and enjoy living as humans, as they can actually be friends there and not worry about having to abide by certain roles/destinies.
Kail Mako wrote:What about whether or not Sadao is even a badguy? He says a line in one of the episodes about how he never really knew that he was making people suffer, and he just wanted to give the demons a place to live? Will the demons and humans ever find peace?
Come on now...the entire point of the show is how Sadao (and everyone else--even the main bad guy) finds happiness in living on Earth as a human; the show points out each and every time how Sadao chooses to use his powers to help and protect the people around him instead of using them for personal gain. When does Sadao ever act as the bad guy?
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Woot woot! Final two uncensored episodes of Shimai Maou no Testament are out!!!
Shinmai Maou no Testament (Testament of Sister New Devil)
8/10
Power Fantasy/Ecchi/Harem
Plot: Basara's life is turned upside-down when his father informs him that he'll be getting a new family--namely, two cute sisters. Things get off to a rough start for Basara as a result of some unfortunate ecchi accidents...and only get worse when the sisters reveal themselves to be demons! Entrusted with caring for his new family in his father's stead, Basara must protect them from outside forces while coming to grips with his own tragic past...and learn how to survive the complicated reality of juggling a harem full of beautiful women.
Theme: Pure male power fantasy: Basara is the unyielding hero who will do anything to protect those around him. Coincidentally, such bravery naturally results in women swooning for him at nearly every pass. Women who also just so happen to become sexual slaves of his. Also, the incest taboo is a major aspect of the show, along with domination. Revenge is a recurring theme throughout the show, as well.
Okay, so the show is entirely predictable in that events play out pretty much exactly as predicted; fortunately, the show is strong enough to remain entertaining. Basara is a solid--if generic--MC. Mio serves as a good damsel-in-distress and Maria is the driving force behind much of the show, including the comedy moments. Yuki adds the requisite childhood friend/romantic rival and Yahiro serves the role of friend/foe to Basara. All fairly standard stuff.
With a second season preparing to start next month, I'm interested to see which direction the show will go in--namely, do we dig deeper into the conflict amongst the rival factions of demons/heroes, or do we focus on building up Basara's harem? I'm hoping for the former as it would provide (potentially) more character development and hopefully include some twists to break up the storyline (the final scene of this season definitely brings up some interesting questions.)
Animation is standard fare. Mio and Yuki are pretty enough but not truly noteworthy. Music is forgettable. Loads of ecchi/nudity abound.
Verdict: Definitely watchable if you're a fan of power fantasy/harem shows.
For the Record: Team Maria, purely for the entertainment value.
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To Love-Ru Darkness -- 10/10
Look at my corp name. Was there any question as to what the show's score would be? Honestly, I'm amazed at how this show can throw in so many harem candidates and yet still find a way of making you feel as though any one of them would be the "correct" one. This third season focuses mainly on the emergence of Momo and Yami as true characters, with the plot mainly revolving around Momo's implementation of the Harem Plan and Yami's struggle to accept her newfound happiness. Truth be told, I think what makes this show succeed to the extent that it does is the fact that Rito is never truly the MC; rather, it is the various harem candidates that move the story along with Rito serving as the common bond between them. Dying to catch the new season once it's finished (and uncensored.)
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Shadowed Cola wrote:finally they're out? Great - that shows ecchi is by far the best, hehe. :3
Not much ecchi in episode 11, but some decent (and humorous) stuff in 12.
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Has anyone watched Aria the Scarlet Ammo? Caught the first episode but it didn't really excite me.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Re-wind Review: To Love-Ru Darkness -- 10/10 Look at my corp name. Was there any question as to what the show's score would be? Honestly, I'm amazed at how this show can throw in so many harem candidates and yet still find a way of making you feel as though any one of them would be the "correct" one. This third season focuses mainly on the emergence of Momo and Yami as true characters, with the plot mainly revolving around Momo's implementation of the Harem Plan and Yami's struggle to accept her newfound happiness. Truth be told, I think what makes this show succeed to the extent that it does is the fact that Rito is never truly the MC; rather, it is the various harem candidates that move the story along with Rito serving as the common bond between them. Dying to catch the new season once it's finished (and uncensored .) You have the best corp. But I'd make a Mikan corp, personally. Momo is my second favorite, by centimeter she lost, millimeters, probably.
For some reason I keep coming back to Kotegawa...I don't know if it's because of how much she struggles with her feelings towards Rito or the simple fact that she's gorgeous.
Side note...what does Sairenji's future hold? She almost disappears as a character in the third season, despite being one of the two "leading" candidates.
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Kail Mako wrote:Does anyone on this thread even play Dust anymore? I myself have massively cut down on playtime to where I'll only play once every few days, and I've never seen any of you in a match.
Not anime, but manga so it's close enough. I've been reading manga on Kissmanga, and I've found just the most awesome one. Love/Death. It's written by Kuzushiro who made Inugami-San to Nekoyama-San. I think I can sell you on Love/Death with 2 words: Yuri, Yanderes.
My PS3 is pretty much dead; can't even use it to browse the web or anything as it crashes every time. May get adventurous and replace the thermal paste and pads again to see if it'll work.
Bought a PS4 for Father's Day along with FIFA 15 and Far Cry 4. Played about 70 games of FIFA and haven't even tried FC4...anime has completely taken over my life. Getting sick of all the "not enough free system memory" errors when I watch via the PS4 browser.
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Is This A Zombie? (Season 1) -- 8/10
Hilarious show. Didn't like the subs as much this time around as he's gone from being a "Magic Garment Girl" to a "Magiclad Girl." Sera's put-downs of him, however, have gone from "filthy maggot" to "vile piece of sh*t," so I guess it's a wash. Eu is such a fascinating, tragic character that you can't help but hope for things to go well for her. I also really like Tomonori and her struggle to become the best wife she can be by forcing herself to like the MC. Main villain is also a wonderfully tragic figure, and the show does a great job of explaining why Eu is so reluctant to grant him his wish.
Am I the only person that thinks the theme of this first season is centered around gender identity?
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Kail Mako wrote:Does anyone on this thread even play Dust anymore? I myself have massively cut down on playtime to where I'll only play once every few days, and I've never seen any of you in a match.
Not anime, but manga so it's close enough. I've been reading manga on Kissmanga, and I've found just the most awesome one. Love/Death. It's written by Kuzushiro who made Inugami-San to Nekoyama-San. I think I can sell you on Love/Death with 2 words: Yuri, Yanderes. My PS3 is pretty much dead; can't even use it to browse the web or anything as it crashes every time. May get adventurous and replace the thermal paste and pads again to see if it'll work. Bought a PS4 for Father's Day along with FIFA 15 and Far Cry 4. Played about 70 games of FIFA and haven't even tried FC4...anime has completely taken over my life. Getting sick of all the "not enough free system memory" errors when I watch via the PS4 browser. It happens a lot when you don't delete your history in browser or have too many tabs open. To those who use PS4 browser: Moetube.net has been the best site so far, and then there's several european dub sites that have Dubs I didn't even knew existed, which is where I found Hayate the Combat Butlers all 4 seasons dubbed (9/10) I still need to prepare a review for that show - it's just, really hard. There's way too much to say.
Spend my time switching between Kissanime and Anilinkz. I think Anilinkz has something like 96 episodes of Hayate dubbed and 104 subbed. Problem with Anilinkz is that some shows are given separate links for the censored/uncensored versions while others only inform you that you're watching the uncensored version when you actually go to watch an episode. Was thinking of giving Pupa a shot but Anilinkz has the uncensored version as one giant file that runs like a movie...
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Okusama ga Seito Kaichou! (My Wife is the Student Council President)
9/10
Comedy/Ecchi
Plot: Hayato runs for the Student Council President but is defeated by Ui, a wild girl who throws condoms into the crowd and starts the Love Liberation movement at the strict school. Sound bad? Things get worse when Ui shows up at Hayato's apartment--belongings in tow--and informs him that they're to be married as a result of a promise made between their fathers when they were 3. Hayato now finds himself trying to hide his social life from the prying eyes of the Discipline Committee and struggling with Ui's constant advances...
Theme: Honesty. Being honest--and the results of what happens when the truth is concealed--drives the show and serves as the basis for conflict.
Hilarious, sexy and just a bit sweet...the 12 episodes of this short show (each episode is only 7 minutes or so) are an incredibly entertaining watch. Hayato is amusing as the put-upon MC that finds himself in countless (so very enviable) disasters, while Ui is a wonderfully sweet (and gorgeous) character that you can't help but fall for. Rin plays the tsundere vixen that will melt your heart and the cast is rounded out by a handful of comedic personalities.
Only negative is the fact that the show ends just as it's getting good. Show has massive harem potential but at the same time, you really want to cheer for Hayato and Ui to get together. Sincerely hope to see more of this show in the future.
Animation is impressive and the main characters are gorgeous. Music is largely unimportant. Loads of ecchi/nudity that can be both scintillating and surprisingly romantic in turn.
Verdict: If you can spare 90 minutes or so, you owe it to yourself to watch this show. It's funny. It's hot. It's sweet. It's awesome.
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Is there any real difference between the censored and uncensored versions of "A Boring World..."? Caught the first four episodes yesterday but kissanime only has the first 8 uncensored.
Show so far is decidedly "meh" but I think that's because I just watched Seitokai Yakuindomo, so the humor isn't nearly as risqu+¬.
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Fortune Arterial
6/10
School Life/Romance/Vampire
Plot: Kohei transfers to Shuchikan Academy, yet another school on the long list that he's transferred in and out of as a result of his father's job. Having spent a year living on the island six years prior, Kohei runs into a pair of old friends--the sisters Kanade and Haruna. They do their best to help him adjust to his new life in school, but nothing can prepare him for when the Student Council--and the beautiful Vice President, Erika--set their sights on him. Kohei's life is forever changed as he discovers monsters truly exist...
Theme: Fate. It's no coincidence that Erika's main fashion accessory is a pair of red ribbons; they are representative of the Red String of Fate. The story is told primarily through the means of characters either A. accepting fate (as when it reunites Kohei, Kanade and Haruna) or B. defying it (as one character tries desperately to avoid living as a vampire "should.")
A decent show. Was surprised to see how the show avoids falling into harem trappings, given its history as a visual novel. Instead, you have a show centered Kohei as he attempts to establish true friendships in his life without worrying about having to pack up and move in the future; though the show hints at possible romantic relationships developing (perhaps in acknowledgement of the visual novel) from several possible candidates, these are dismissed in favor of telling the story of Kohei and Erika's coming together, two people representing exactly what the other is searching for in life.
Animation is unexceptional and none of the characters really rise above "cute" levels. Music is above average, however. No ecchi/nudity to be found (I know, you're all shocked that I watched a show without either of those!)
Verdict: Nothing special, but the twelve episodes pass by fairly quickly. Worth bookmarking if you're running out of shows to watch.
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Second time watching, but first time writing a review:
Dance in the Vampire Bund
8/10
Vampire/Romance/Supernatural
Plot: Vampires reveal their presence to the world as the Queen of Vampires, Mina, announces her intention to build a vampire safe-haven off the coast of Japan. She seeks out a young man named Akira, who has lost his memories after an accident the previous year; it is revealed that Akira is a werewolf and the sworn protector of Mina and that the two have strong feelings for each other. Those feelings are put to the test as Akira's fellow students at school (who are all human) become the targets of renegade vampires as the seeds of a larger conflict begin coming to fruition. Can Akira trust his love, Mina, and also protect those that he holds dear?
Theme: Humanity. Basically any story about vampires/monsters/etc. are critiques of what it means to be human; the catalyst for the show--the notion of promises made and promises kept--is an idyllic virtue symbolic of humanity in the heroic sense. It is also the "human" emotions of love, hate, jealousy, etc. that guide the motivations of all characters involved.
I remember coming away from my first watching being disappointed with ending, and likely wouldn't have rated it so highly. This time around, however, I was able to pick up on many more subtle references/clues that explained events and I can honestly say that I was satisfied with ending. Akira is fairly generic MC but his refusal to admit defeat in order to protect those that he cares about is praiseworthy. Mina is an interesting character--she possesses a child's body but is clearly quite old; her character can fluctuate between being a cold, calculated leader and a clumsy child with surprising ease. The show also does a good job with the whole "promises made between kids that leads to love in the future" spiel by emphasizing the importance of how a singular emotion/memory can sustain a vampire; for example, Nanami's storyline was initially a turn-off my first time watching (that "little brother" is obviously underage) but this time around I caught the references made in the story about how such emotions become obsessions to vampires.
For the most part, the show is hit-or-miss for the first 9 episodes, but really picks up for the climactic final 3 episodes.
Animation is...weird. Colors are vivid but the characters all look slightly "off" and there's this weird habit of blank/red screens popping up, along with scenes that pan into a wider view. Music isn't noteworthy. No ecchi, but there is nudity. Fair warning--Mina is obviously supposed to be an vampire of many years but her body is that of a tween/early teenager, and you will see it naked. It's understandable why there was a bit of concern over child pornography when the show was released.
Verdict: Definitely watchable and surprisingly much more enjoyable upon a second viewing.
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Kail Mako wrote:Since I've been enjoying it so much recently, I want to know if there are any places you know of that I can read manga online legally. I've been reading on Kissmanga, but I don't think that's actually on the up and up. Also, is Kissanime legal? I know that all of the other sites I use to watch anime are, but I've been hearing bad things about the Kiss sites.
Honestly, I doubt kissanime or any other streaming site is on the up-and-up from an American legal standpoint--how many video streaming services (ala Netflix or Hulu) do you see that are based in America and are free to use?
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Time to revisit a personal favorite!
Shuffle!
9/10
Romance/Harem/Drama/Comedy/School Life
Plot: Rin is your typical high school student whose life is turned upside down when both the King of Gods and the King of Devils show up in his class and declare that Rin will be watching over their daughters--who are entering the class as transfer students--with the intention of having Rin decide which one he'll marry. This proclamation only makes Rin's life more difficult as he must already deal with the obsessive fans of Kaede, a beautiful girl that he has been living with following the death of his parents. As Rin tries his best to juggle school life with these new friends, yet more girls show up to further complicate his life...
Theme: Truth and Consequences. The concept of being honest--with yourself and with others--is at the heart of the show.
One of the first anime series I watched, this show holds a special place in my heart. It was the first time I truly understood the concept of a harem show (Rosario + Vampire being my first experience) and the first time I openly cheered for one candidate; fortunately for me, my choice was the "correct" one. I'm pleased to say that, upon a second viewing of the show, my fondness isn't diminished.
The first 11 episodes are your fairly generic harem comedy staples (boy meets girl...and another girl...and another girl) and aren't anything special. I'd rate them at a 6 or 7, at best. But once episode 12 hits...man, the show drops almost all of the comedy pretext and dives straight into the dramatic fallout of actually choosing one candidate for the MC. Episode 19 is one of my all-time favorite episodes of any anime and completely shatters the stereotypical "let's all be happy-happy together" trope of most harem shows: Rin's choices aren't to be taken lightly...and not everyone is going to be happy about being rejected. Also of note is the "false climax" that ends episode 21, wherein Rin makes his confession. Many shows would have ended right there...but Shuffle! still has one major curve to throw at the viewer.
What really stood out to me upon this second viewing was the amount of foreshadowing that runs throughout the show; be it Rin's friend making a comment about not being able to make and keep everyone happy in an early episode, the prominence of box cutters, Rin's model ship or even the small detail of what Rin does with the ribbon given to him...all of these clue the viewer in to what the future holds...
Animation is pretty poor, all things considered. Some characters are cute but nothing more than that. This was my first time watching the subbed version and damn...the girl's voices are atrocious. Music is decent. Some ecchi/nudity scattered about throughout the show.
Verdict: A great show made all the better if you're already familiar with harem comedies, just to see how much the show toys with the stereotypical tropes of the genre.
For the Record: I won't spoil the MC's choice by naming her, but yeah...stuck with her even through the second viewing.
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Has anyone finished "In a Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn't Exist"? I've made it to episode 7...but I don't know if I can go any further. For a show so reliant upon humor, I just don't find it very amusing/interesting.
Thinking I'll go ahead and finish up the monster girl show before re-watching it when the nippled version is released.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Prison School Wrap up - 8.5/10
It's everything the other ecchi show claimed to be with the perfect sort of plot to go with it. It's a bit awkward how the MC has tendencies to be a lying pos, but everything else is just funny as hell.
The show has great pacing, set up by the Underground Student Council and there plot against the inmates. The show is like some twist on a murder mystery, but instead of figuring out how they did it, they're trying to figure out how to make it work.
Throw in sex jokes galore and borderline hentai scenes - you got one of the best show this season.
And the last 2 minutes after the last episode credits - I WANT TO SEE THAT !!! :3
Guess this'll be my next watch for today. I'll be sure to give my review in seven hours or so.
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Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou (Everyday Life with Monster Girls)
10/10
Ecchi/Comedy/Harem/Ecchi/Ecchi/Ecchi/Ecchi
Plot: Three years prior to the start of the show, Japan was introduced to the fact that various monster species are real. Kimihito is a Regular Joe that suddenly finds himself participating in the Cultural Exchange program by accident: the beautiful Agent Smith shows up at his residence one day alongside the shy Miia, a Lamia (half woman/half snake) and puts her under his care to help foster understanding between humans and monsters. Taken by his kindness towards her, Miia falls in love with Kimihito and wants nothing more than to take to their relationship to the "next level." Unfortunately for the pair, such an act would violate the law and would result in his arrest and her deportation. Miia's frustration only builds as it's not long before a Harpy, Centaur and other various female monsters soon find their way into Kimihito's home...and heart! Can Kimihito survive their constant advances, or will he give in to temptation and break the law?
Theme: Humanity, and what it means to be a "human." As I stated elsewhere, any story that involves monsters is actually a critique on the human condition. Scarily, you can also draw parallels to racism and the Civil Rights movement of the '60s.
This show was a total blast. Even with the censored version, the ecchi is over-the-top ridiculous; in this case, though, it actually serves as a function of the plot--poor Kimihito constantly finds himself in highly-charged erotic situations but is powerless to take action, lest he harm the girls (watch the show and you'll understand why I'm referring to them as girls and not monsters) and put the Cultural Exchange program in jeopardy. The comedy comes fast and furious and is surprisingly intelligent at times. A lot of thought was given to the characters; for example, Miia has to deal with shedding her skin. Centaurs must deal with the fact that they're rather large (and not just the horse part of their body) making it difficult to move around in confined areas. Or how harpies lay eggs. The most interesting one, though, is the mermaid character and how the tale of The Little Mermaid has shaped her outlook on love (we're not talking about the Disney movie, but the actual fairy tale.) Each major character comes to the show with a sense of innocence and it's interesting to watch as they interact with the world around them, even as "humans" constantly belittle and try to take advantage of them. This show makes it very clear who the true "monsters" really are.
Like any good harem comedy, Kimihito finds himself surrounded by beautiful women with surprising ease...though the girls of this show are far more aggressive in their pursuits than in any other show I've watched. And when the prospect of a marriage is dangled before them...poor Kimihito, he may not survive to see his own wedding day.
Animation is excellent and the characters are surprisingly cute (as far as faces go.) Music isn't of particular note. Loads upon loads of ecchi, and the uncensored version promises plenty of nudity in the future.
Verdict: One of the best shows I've seen. Ecchi that is put to good use, plenty of lol moments and just the right amount of sweetness all come together in a great 12 episode run. Definitely hope for more in the future!
For the Record: Agent Smith. My God, her voice alone...
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Going to wait for the uncensored version of Prison School; I can't stand so much "lens flare" action.
Re-wind Review:
Kono Naka ni Hitori, Imouto ga Iru! (My Little Sister is Among Them!) Uncensored version
Updated score: 8/10
Original score: N/A (I called it "decent")
Surprised at how much I liked this show the second time around, much more than the first time. I didn't enjoy the whole "let's make everyone act like a little sister" spiel the first time I watched it...but watching it again, I can honestly state that this was done more tongue-in-cheek as a pointed jab at the whole brother/sister complex genre of anime. I couldn't stand the MC originally, but I've changed my opinion of him. He's actually pretty sharp at picking up what's going on around him but chooses to play his cards close to the vest for the most part. Much of my enjoyment from this watching stems from knowing all of the plot twists beforehand and appreciating how the story tellers manage to constantly keep you guessing, while at the same time picking up on all of the little clues that hint at the big reveal. Also, the added nipples in the uncensored version are a nice bonus.
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Kuusen Madoushi Kouhosei no Kyokan (Sky Wizards Academy)
4/10
Fantasy/Action
Plot: Humanity has succumbed to an infestation of Devil Beetles and now takes refuge on floating cities in the sky. Powerful warriors known as Sky Wizards protect these cities from the encroaching magical insects. Kanata is a 16 year-old student at the local academy and once regarded as being an elite Sky Wizard, but now lives as an outcast with the nickname of "traitor" due to his refusal to take part in any more battles. One day, a former squad mate of his puts forth Kanata's name to serve as an instructor to the three 14 year-old girls that comprise team E601...a team that has lost every match it's participated in and is at risk of being expelled from the academy. Can Kanata teach the importance of working together as a team and overcoming their personal weaknesses, or will the losing streak continue? And will he ever answer why he no longer fights?
Theme: Women without a man = worthless.
An interesting premise for a show that ultimately goes nowhere. Kanata makes for an interesting MC in that he remains the cocky, self-assured protagonist that's always one step ahead of everyone else, even if he can no longer fight like he used to. The supporting cast, however, is rather bland and devoid of any truly interesting characters. For spending so much of the show focusing on E601 coming together as a team, there really doesn't seem to be much character growth. Most damning of all is the simple fact that the plot is entirely predictable.
Animation is above average. Characters aren't particularly attractive. Music is weird and unpleasant. A few ecchi moments with no actual nudity.
Verdict: Pass. If you want to see a badass protagonist, go watch Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero. Same voice actor. Hell, basically the same character!
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11eyes
6/10 (If you stop after episode 11)
4/10 (if you finish episode 12)
Supernatural/Psychological
Plot: Kakeru and his childhood friend, Yuka, are now high school students and trying to live regular lives, though Kakeru still struggles with the suicide of his older sister ten years ago. One night, as the pair are making their way into town to go shopping, they suddenly find themselves transported to a new world where the sky is red and a black moon hangs ominously above them. Upon returning to the real world, the friends dismiss the strange event as a bad dream...until they're forced backed into the "Red Night" and find themselves being chased by monsters. As their travels to and from the Red Night increase in frequency, the pair seeks out help from the few other people they meet in this terrifying reality and try to unravel the mystery of what is happening...
Theme: Sacrifice and what you're willing to give up in the name of happiness.
This review's going to be tricky, so I'll try to avoid as many spoilers as possible. A perfect case study of how a poor finale can really hurt the overall impact of a show, this show had the chance to take a vaunted place alongside Elfen Leid and Fruit of Grisaia as one of darkest shows around. Unfortunately for the viewer, they threw on a twelfth episode that tries to play too nice. Show also has a weird habit of trying to throw in some weak humor at times.
To be perfectly blunt, the characters pretty much suck. I couldn't stand Yuka by the end of the show and Kakeru isn't particularly interesting. This show is all about the plot twists and turns, and the steady progression into very dark themes as everything you think you know gets turned upside-down a little bit past the halfway point of the show.
Animation is fairly average, though some parts can get pretty gory (even by censored standards.) Girls are NOT cute at all, and Yuka is rather ugly. Music is exceptional. Scattered moments of ecchi (panty shots, mainly) with no actual nudity.
Verdict: If the dark tones don't scare you off, it's worth a watch as the mystery of what's going on is pretty interesting. However, I strongly advise pausing after episode 11 and asking yourself if you're satisfied with the story ending there; if you're not satisfied or find it too depressing, watch episode 12.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:I need your help, guys!
Within a week I will begin recording my first episode of SoTa PoP's Review, code named, Angry Anime Review *Name still in construction*
I need writers, graphic designers, movie makers, commentaries, opinions, I need it all. General John Ripper will likely be co-hosting this with me, and we'll be inviting guests to come give there opinions about shows, and guide dialogue a long to cover all the important basis in an anime review.
But passion is what will define us. I love anime, and my shows will ooze that love. So if anyone is willing to help, I could use it!
The first show I'll probably review is Six Flowers, but I'm undecided on how to start this all. Any ideas would be appreciated! :3
Episode idea:
Rank the girls of To Love Ru from awesome to awesome-est.
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Started watching Charlotte yesterday, seven episodes in and wow...that was quite the unexpected development. Will finish it up tonight.
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Charlotte
8/10
Super Power/Romance/School Life
Plot: 15 year-old Yu possesses the unique ability to control someone else's body for five seconds at a time. Taking advantage of this fact, he cheats his way through testing to get the best scores and enter a prestigious high school; unfortunately for Yu, his tactics are exposed by Nao, the student council president of another school, who then forces Yu (and his little sister, Ayumi) to enroll at her school, where they will be surrounded and protected by others students that have or will possess unique abilities in the future. As Yu learns more about how and why the abilities appear, he must confront danger, tragedy and the reawakening of a forgotten past...
Theme: With great power comes great responsibility.
This show was a delightful surprise. Yu was a surprisingly likeable MC that starts off as a bit of a pretentious d*ck until he meets (and is one-upped) by Nao. The first five episodes are fairly light-hearted and you get a sense of the show being little more than a high school romance show...but all of that changes with episode six. It's at this point that the show drops the pretense of "normal everyday life with super powers thrown in" and starts to tackle the issue of the consequences for using such abilities, and things can get very dark at times. Through it all, however, Yu is surrounded by a wonderful cast of characters: Nao is a wonderful female lead that is both strong and vulnerable, beautiful but never treated as a sex object, intelligent and witty. She is the heart of the show. Jojiro is the dependable male comic relief, and Yusa is a wonderfully tragic idol. Ayumi makes for a great little sister without all of the brother complex issues that typically pop up in anime.
My only real complaint with the show is the final episode: way too much happens in such a short period of time as to be unbelievable, and serves as too much of a Deus Ex Machina to force an ending to the story. Honestly, the happenings of episode 13 easily could have been used to cover an entire second season of the show.
Animation is solid and Nao makes for a beautiful character. Yu's actually a pretty handsome MC (as the show points out several times.) Music is great and plays a major part in the show. No real ecchi moments in the show aside from one bath tub scene, but even then no nudity is shown.
Verdict: Definitely watch. Yu and Nao have a wonderful chemistry between them that develops steadily over the course of the first half of the show, and the second half is all about trying to figure out what's going on as Yu tries to protect those around him.
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Just watched the first four episodes of Bakemonogatari...does this show actually get good at some point, or should I find something else?
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Shadowed Cola wrote:
Show gets super pervy later on :)
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chill penguin wrote:True, it is old, but a lot of these youngsters today don't appreciate the classics. All they care for is boobs and ass and fanservice.
I can't help it if I like my plot to be big and bouncy.
Count me as one of those that hasn't seen Cowboy Bebop...but I have watched Fist of the North Star, so give me some credit.
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Bakemonogatari
6/10
Supernatural/Romance/Harem/Ecchi/Comedy
Plot: Araragi is a high schooler that had the bad luck of running into a vampire. Though now mostly cured of his own vampirism, he finds himself walking the line between the "real" world and the world of spirits as he helps the mysterious Meme handle cases involving apparitions. One day at school, Araragi catches sight of a beautiful girl named Senjogahara falling down the stairs; he catches her...and is amazed at how light she is. After Senjogahara threatens him to keep her secret to himself, he persists in helping her, thus setting the stage for a story involving various animal spirits, curses and the people affected by them.
Theme: Being nice = panty-dropping power.
So as I stated before, I wasn't overly impressed by the first four episodes. Looking back, the main issue was with Senjogahara's character as a full-blown tsundere coupled with the style of conversation she and Araragi have. Very reminiscent of Gilmore Girls "nobody talks that quickly while still being intelligent and witty." However, once her storyline ends and the next one begins, the show starts to hit its stride and can be quite amusing at times (Senjogahara included.) It's rather interesting to see the explanation between the spirits/apparitions and Meme makes for an awesomely cool/mysterious character.
That said, the style of the show takes some getting used to. Frequent cutaways and blank screens or real life imagery are the norm and you always feel as though you're only a minute or two away from a full blown seizure. Interesting to see how the opening song/movie changes with the main character of each episode.
Animation is certainly...interesting. Very stylized, though many scenes appear to be too "bright." Characters aren't particularly attractive but certainly aren't ugly by any means. Music isn't bad. Frequent ecchi humor but no actual nudity.
Verdict: A slow burn that gets interesting if you can stick with it. It's hard to get past the animation style, however.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Next you guys are going to say you haven't seen Trigun, Baccano, Black Lagoon, and Trinity Blood.
I've seen Trinity Blood...
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Nisemonogatari (Second part of Bakemonogatari by release)
7/10
Supernatural/Ecchi/Comedy/Harem
Plot: The two storylines of this season focus on Koyomi's younger sisters, Karen and Tsukihi, as they find themselves caught up in supernatural events. But Koyomi can no longer count on Meme's help in dealing with the situation...
Theme: If loving my sister is wrong, I don't wanna be right -- Heimdallr
An improvement over the first season, the second season continues Koyomi's incredible luck with women as he battles the supernatural. Kaiki takes a prominent role as the main villain and is excellent in his role; his motives are entirely simple but also entirely human. Various other storylines are interwoven throughout the season (hinting at what's to come into the future) to great effect as it further fleshes out the myriad characters while avoiding the "one episode per character" clich+¬.
Karen's storyline is amusing, even as it toys with the whole incest fetish that is so popular in anime. The toothbrush scene is downright hilarious (and a little bit sexy.)
Tsukihi's storyline is, by contrast, much more sentimental and really allows for Koyomi's true nature shine through as he defends his youngest sister. The story of her apparition is perhaps the most fascinating yet (particularly if you already have knowledge of cuckoo birds.)
Animation continues to be the focal point of the show and remains highly stylized. Perhaps the thing that stands out most is that female characters actually change their appearance as the story is told, with Hanekawa's transformation being the most noteworthy. Music remains solid. Expect loads of ecchi humor.
Verdict: A strong second season.
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Nekomonogatari: Kuro (3rd Bakemonogatari)
8/10
Supernatural/Ecchi/Harem/Comedy
Plot: Four episodes that center on Hanekawa's struggle with her own inner demons.
Theme: Neko girls can be really, really hot.
A brief storyline that further develops Hanekawa's character and her tragic background that serves as a prequel to events in Bakemonogatari; the four episodes pass by in a flash and are highly entertaining while also expanding upon the relationship between Koyomi and Hanekawa. You won't find many neko girls hotter than this.
Verdict: If you've already seen the first two seasons, there's no reason to stop here.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Here's the first video. It's not a review more then just a test of the editor and recording value.
Not at all what I imagined you sounding like
I was expecting an older, troll-ier voice.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Here's the first video. It's not a review more then just a test of the editor and recording value.
Here's the channel I have made thus far for this. If anyone is good with images, I want Anime Empire placed next to her to complete the look.
I created a YouTube/Google account just to subscribe and comment. You should feel honored!
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Shadowed Cola wrote:Here's the first video. It's not a review more then just a test of the editor and recording value. Not at all what I imagined you sounding like I was expecting an older, troll-ier voice. lol, I'm unique sounding imo :3 I'm trying to stay away from a completely mature tone since i'm not pandering to a mature crowd to begin with, so I'll be sprinkling in rage and tea - I mean criticism in a very Dust-like fashion. :3
*Sigh* I miss playing Dust...just watched DanMachi for the third time and am now watching I Couldn't Become a Hero for the third time. I'm also pretty stoned on OxyContin right now. Apparently my left kidney was feeling left out with the whole kidney stone thing...
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Here's the channel I have made thus far for this. If anyone is good with images, I want Anime Empire placed next to her to complete the look.
So shall we introduce ourselves in the discussion section of your AE channel?
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I'm in the same boat. Sink or swim time!
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Episode suggestion:
Re-visit our discussion about The Devil is a Part-Timer. Does the ending work? Does their old world matter anymore? Will the Hero kill the Devil?
Short enough for most people to watch in one or two days...
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:I'm in the same boat. Sink or swim time! I attempt to swim my way into the olympics.
I'd be happy with making it out of the kiddy pool.
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Monogatari Second Season (4th part of the Monogatari series)
8/10
Supernatural/Romance/Ecchi/Comedy
Plot: Koyomi's troubles continue to mount as finds himself facing against more apparitions...but now with time travel!
Theme: It's so hard to say goodbye.
Monogatari Second Season consists of 5 separate stories, of which two really stood out to me: Kabukimonogatari, on the surface, deals with Koyomi's attempts to change the past to save the life of Mayoi before she is killed and becomes a ghost...only to discover the tragic events that result from his actions. The actual story, however, is Koyomi's relationship with Shinobu and how important they are to each other. Shinobu, the proud former vampire that was once nigh-invincible but is now confined to living inside of Koyomi's shadow; her story is a sad one, and yet you can sense that she's not actually upset by her current situation. I'm not sure I'd go so far as to say that she loves Koyomi, but there is definitely a strong emotional attachment that exists between the two.
The second story that stands out to me is Koimonogatari, the final story of this season. Kaiki takes on the central role after Hitagi begs him for help. The story is carefully constructed to keep Kaiki's true motives in constant question while at the same time, offering glimpses of where his true heart lies and his feelings for Hitagi.
A common theme throughout this season is the sense of loss that permeates everything--not only is Koyomi's high school life coming to end, but he must come face-to-face with the realization that he can't hold onto all of those around him. Mayoi's storyline is truly heartbreaking, as is Koyomi and Shinobu's confrontation with a Shinobu from an alternate reality. If the previous three releases were about Koyomi amassing a harem around him, this season is all about the dissolution of said harem.
Verdict: The best of the series, but VERY bittersweet.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Episode suggestion:
Re-visit our discussion about The Devil is a Part-Timer. Does the ending work? Does their old world matter anymore? Will the Hero kill the Devil?
Short enough for most people to watch in one or two days... Not a bad idea. "Today in No Friggin' Clue Review, The Devil Is a Part - Timer, satisfying ending, or an ending to a great beginning? Let's find out! * enter shows logo, if I ever get one, hehe* Many in the land of anime has asked the age old question time and time again, can an ending ruin a good show? Does the last few moments hold enough edge over the rest of the show that it brings it toppling down? Well, let's take a look at a show who almost didn't even try to have an ending, and ask ourselves: Did it ruin the experience? Is the show better off with an open-ended ending, or does it frustrate the viewer? And then I will start talking about the show itself, explaining the characters, background, and how everything ties together. Then we get closer to how the show ends we begin to really take a look at how how that show handled the ending effected everything before it.
Basically, it boils down to the simple "Lady or the Tiger?" test: Do you need to be told what the ending will be?
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Hanamonogatari (5th release) and Tsukimonogatari (6th release)
5/10
Supernatural/Ecchi
Plot: Kanbaru must confront the ghosts of her past while Koyomi must face the reality that he's become too dependent upon his lingering vampiric powers.
Them: All good things come to end.
Totaling just nine episodes in all, the two stories are perhaps the weakest of the series. Kanbaru's story, in particular, felt rather aimless and amounts to little more than "she really misses Koyomi and Hitagi." Tsukimonogatari fares a bit better, but still pales in comparison to previous seasons.
Verdict: Rather disappointing, but does lay the groundwork for future storylines.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:
I'll have to re-watch the show, honestly, I just rmember the ending resolving pretty much nothing but the new villain, lol.
That's why I argued that you two were missing the point of the ending--it was never an attempt to "resolve" anything. Rather, it stood as confirmation of what the show had been stressing all along; that, if given a clean slate, Mao would prove himself not to be inherently evil and that the Hero could find compassion towards her mortal enemies.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Shadowed Cola wrote:
I'll have to re-watch the show, honestly, I just rmember the ending resolving pretty much nothing but the new villain, lol.
That's why I argued that you two were missing the point of the ending--it was never an attempt to "resolve" anything. Rather, it stood as confirmation of what the show had been stressing all along; that, if given a clean slate, Mao would prove himself not to be inherently evil and that the Hero could find compassion towards her mortal enemies. I recall it having a lot more going on then just Mao proving he's more then just a typical anime trope. It basically themed the 'don't judge a book by it's cover' the entire show with how each character is introduced then explained. They even work it in in layers, from how they perceive our world, to how they perceive there own. More I talk about it the more I look forward to the re-wtch. I'll make it Dub this time :3
Honestly, I thought the show missed a major plot point with Emi and Lucifer--wasn't it his army that killed her father? I understand that, by the time he shows up in the story, Emi has already realized that the devils are far different than they were in their world...but she doesn't really seem to have any sort of reaction to Lucifer being there. No confrontation or anything...
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Watched the first two uncensored episodes of To Love Ru Darkness 2nd season...damn, Yuuki's one lucky dude. It's amazing to come back to this show and re-discover just how many girls he's juggling at one time...and just how far they can take things before becoming a full-blown hentai show.
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Getting to ready to watch some anime. Guess I'll finish "I Couldn't Become a Hero..." as I love Phino's character (and she has a nice pair of...eyes.) Is Overlord worth watching? Does it suffer from censorship? That may be my next series to watch...
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Watched the first two uncensored episodes of To Love Ru Darkness 2nd season...damn, Yuuki's one lucky dude. It's amazing to come back to this show and re-discover just how many girls he's juggling at one time...and just how far they can take things before becoming a full-blown hentai show. Never far enough. Kiss x Sis still has gone further. 
Is that show any good? Think I've tried watching it once or twice...Which version is better? Or should I watch both?
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Shadowed Cola wrote:Since you're my first viewer and subscriber, Everything, I'm going to go ahead with your suggestion.
I've fired up episode one and have begun gathering images for the video. I'd forgotten how great this show was.
It's one of those shows like DanMachi, I Couldn't Become a Hero... and Sister New Devil that I can sit and watch straight through on any given day.
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Just watched the OVA for Sister New Devil...first part was silly but tame, whereas that second part...hot. Why do the "older" female characters always sound so damn sexy??? And what are we supposed to make of Sensei...is she actually his mother (ewww) or is she a succubus?
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Overlord
3/10
Fantasy/Comedy
Plot: Going by the username Momonga, one boy rose to the top in a MMORPG named Yggdrasil; as guild leader, he and 40 other players established a fortress and filled it with NPCs to act in their stead. As time went on, members of the guild gradually left until Momonga finds himself alone as the server is finally taken offline...but Momonga remains inside the game. He is now living as the undead character that he created, surrounded by the NPCs that he helped to create, though they all now have wills of their own. Together, they find themselves in an unfamiliar world. Thinking that it must be another game world, Momonga sets off on a quest to spread his guild's name in the hopes of being recognized by other players...
Theme: Humanity and the nature of free will.
A run-of-the-mill series that follows in the footsteps of No Game No Life by introducing an MC that is vastly superior to those around him...and then giving the viewer little reason to care about him as a person. The show points out that Momonga is no longer capable of expressing emotion, but what he has really lost is his humanity--his actions are entirely self-serving and views everything in the perspective of whether or not it will aid his plans. Most every other character in the show is flat, one-sided and utterly forgettable.
Worst of all, however, is that very little actually happens during the 13 episodes. Everything serves to hint at or set up a larger story, but that's as far as it goes; there are no major revelations or main villains.
Comedy is generally poor and worth little more than the occasional chuckle.
Art is solid and the MC looks like a souped-up Skeletor. Female characters are generally mediocre and none are memorable. Music is good.
Verdict: A waste of time. Considerable potential that is spoiled by an uninteresting MC and a lack of any real story progression.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:I think there was a miscommunication between you and this show.
Firstly, the MC is anything but self serving, he makes up excuses to his selfless actions to make them seem selfish to his comrades to put up a front, he still has his human heart, including the thoughts and emotions., which makes him very human still, it's just he's not allowed to act upon these emotions. So when he feels them, they're nullified. But it doesn't change the fact the feelings have to be eliminated as they occur, and the thought process and person behind the feelings is very much there. And shows this time and time again by caring about the frail humans, sometimes gifting them beyond reason. *Remember that wall around the village?*
Secondly, the entire cast is almost made up of NPC's, they're specifically designed to be one dimensional, with tidbits of more in there description to be used as a plot device.
The humans in this world aren't as one dimensional, showing regret and confusion, and showing them at times making tough choices, or choices they don't like. The plot sort of forces the humans to be more realistic then the demons, trying to create a link between us and them so we can feel compassion for there plight, while creating a bond between gamer and anime viewer.
The show definitely goes NO WHERE fast. 13 episodes felt more like 6. And the shows director decision to focus more on the adventure side of thing instead of finishing fleshing out the world was a horrible decision that'll likely lead to a future remake. Potential is definitely there.
I disagree. The show points out the instances wherein his humanity is suppressed with that flicker-type deal. How often do you see that occur?
Times he acts out of kindness:
-saves the girl and her little sister and gives them a healing potion + goblin horns
-???
Times he acts out of his own interests:
-sends the warrior out to do battle and lets his allies be slaughtered before swapping places with him to learn more about the enemy
-demands that granny give him everything as payment to rescue her grandson
-admits that he would do the same thing as the insane Clementine
-plans to kill/maim the King of the Forest to increase his fame, even at the risk of increasing monster attacks upon the nearby village
-kills the other adventurer that wants to hunt the vampire
And that says nothing of the fact that he admits to himself that the deaths of those humans around him do nothing to him (note the lack of flicker effect as he states this.) He is, in fact, still treating everything around him as nothing more than a video game and therefor operates without fear of consequences.
As for the characters, can you name one unique personality, outside of the MC? They are all generic stock characters indistinguishable from most any other anime that shares similar genres.
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Kiss x Sis (TV)
2/10
Incest/Ecchi/Harem/Comedy
Plot: Keita is in his final year of middle school and will soon be taking the entrance exam to attend the same high school as his older twin step-sisters, Ako and Riko. The girls are extremely supportive of his studies as they both harbor romantic feelings towards Keita...and they'll do pretty much anything to help him out with his studies. Can Keita fend off their advances (and his own hormones) long enough to pass the test?
Theme: It's okay if you're not related by blood, right?
So...I believe this is the second-worst series I've watched, with only DearS taking the crown as King of Crap. The voice actor for the MC is, without a doubt, the worst Japanese VA I've ever heard--it sounds as though he's holding his nose as he reads his lines. What else can I say? How about the fact that a running gag for the show is the girl who urinates on the MC's head once, then has the urge to urinate every time she sees him after that? Or the parents openly supporting the whole incest angle?
Of course, there's also the fact that the MC is one your typical oblivious/indecisive morons--start off with the whole "gross, you're my sister!" bit before shifting to getting REAL hot and heavy with his sisters (the chocolate lipstick scene was actually pretty hot) and then suddenly reverting back to his original mindset...yeah, the whole show is basically him spinning his tires.
Every character on the show pretty much sucks. The sisters never evolve past the love-struck incestuous nymphos stage. Honestly, I can't think of a single character that changes over the course of the show. Shame, really, as the teacher was the only decent-looking character on the show but was saddled with being a closeted-perv comedic character.
Animation is pretty awful for having been made in the past ten years. The Urinator is absolutely hideous in the face and the MC has an absolutely massive head when viewed from the side. Music isn't noteworthy. Ecchi is everywhere in the show, with a few moments that are worth a chuckle (particularly the secret ingredient for Keita's good luck charm) and the show doesn't shy away from over-the-clothes genital stimulation...and yet there's no real nudity. Weird.
Verdict: Not even "so bad it's good," this show sucks. Plain and simple. I'll never get those 5 hours or so of my life back...
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Just re-watched Shinmai Maou no Testament for the third time. Sexiest show of the year, hands-down. Have high hopes for season 2!
Guess it's time to re-watch The Devil is a Part-Timer for the third time as well.
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PSN ID is unolibby, feel free to send a friend request. Seriously debating going out and buying the new Disgaea game tomorrow. Has anyone seen the anime version?
SoTa:
Having re-watched The Devil is a Part-Timer, would you agree that Chiho is actually the main character of the show? Mao is obviously the protagonist, but I get the sense that what the show is actually "about" is Chiho--as the only human starring character--and how she acts as the fulcrum for many of the events.
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Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance (Blade Dance of the Elementalers)
Original Score -- 6/10
Updated Score -- 7/10
Twelve episodes of cute girls in short skirts fighting with each other, connected by a male MC who is rather likeable. Still an interesting twist in having the MC go from being the best elemntaler in the world three years ago to a shadow of his former self at the start of the show. What the show does a good job in doing is establishing the fact that, for the most part, you get a sense that the MC is coming into a pre-existing world and not simply acting as a focal point to bring a bunch of people together; Claire and Rinslet make for a great pair of friends that would never admit to being so (playing off of the fire/ice theme) and Ellis is burdened by weight of expectations in trying to live up to her sister's shadow. The show hints at a much larger story lurking in the background involving the Dusk Witch but, at just 12 episodes, the show is far from complete. There's a whole bunch more to this story and I'd love to see it expanded upon in the future. As it is, it's an entertaining (if predictable) harem power fantasy.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:This is the first real review test.
Good stuff. You should have a monthly "round-up" show where you address viewer comments of previous episodes. For example, I still disagree that the ending is left open; the show answers the most important questions (Mao is not inherently "evil") while also strongly implying the answers to others (things aren't going to get better in the other world even with Mao gone, Emi and Mao do share a bond that will likely lead to romance in the future.)
Given the information we're presented with in the show, I think it's fair to say that the immediate future for all involved will be a continuation of a fairly regular human life: Emi is always finding excuses to "monitor" Mao while at the same time openly stating that she doubts he's using his position at work to begin his next conquest; Mao will continue to pursue his climb of the corporate ladder to actually help others (he also openly states his affection for this world and his desire not to see it harmed) and poor Chiho will continue being adorable as Mao doesn't return her affections.
Thinking about it further, I think the show is intentionally toying with the idea of a romantic comedy; Mao doesn't really express any sort of interest in romantic relations over the course of the show (despite Chiho's intentions) and you can't really say that his relationship with Emi carries any romantic overtones...and yet, the show goes to great lengths to point out how onlookers all comment about the relationship the two share. I think it's fair to say that the two are inherently drawn to each other (perhaps as a matter of fate, being the Hero and Dark Lord) but there's also something to be said about the fact that the two have essentially had their lives "reset." The show flirts with going deeper into their relationship with the scene you allude to in the video (Emi breaking down in confusion, demanding to know why he's so nice to her here after everything that happened in their world) only to pull back. Though they may not have reached the point of actually forgiving each other by the end of the show, it's quite obvious that there is explicit level of trust between the two and that their relationship will deepen over time.
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Akatsuki of Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero: Best badass MC of all time?
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So I made the mistake of trying to re-watch Heaven's Lost Property, this time with subtitles; couldn't even make it through the second episode due to the MC's voice. Ugh.
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Kail Mako wrote:I continue to disagree. I think that Ente Isla is just as, if not more important than every character in the show except for Mao, and Emi. The fact that it really doesn't get it's own closure is a big killer for me. I can live with open endings, but the ending for Devil is a Part Timer was too open.
How important is Ente Isla, though? Hell, it's only episode 2 and Emi asks Mao straight-out if he'd be willing to simply stay on Earth and keep living his simple life. Actually, is there a single character from Ente Isla that comes to Earth and expresses a desire to ever go back? Look at Lucifer--he's basically an outcast on Earth and spends his days as a NEET...and in the end, he likens his current situation to that of returning to Heaven. Given the intrigue surrounding the church in the story, I think it's fair to say that the corruption and evils of Enta Isla had far less to do with Mao and his army, and that each character recognizes the fact that they're happier on Earth.
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Couldn't find anything to watch as I'm waiting for all of the summer's shows to release their uncensored versions, so I decided to go back and re-watch the DxD series. My God, there's so much raw potential there that they could take the story in pretty much any direction; honestly would love to see Issei stumble a bit into the "dark side" as he seeks closure over the whole Yuuma incident.
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SUBspace overvraper wrote:I-Shayz-I wrote:SUBspace overvraper wrote:
I see that My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU gets no love. Not even mentioned once in my experience here, I don't think. No code geass either :o
I am 3 episodes into Code Geass and loving it so far but... It's the only show that isn't on Crunchyroll, Funimation, or Netflix, and that makes it difficult to remember to watch it lol So I'll get around to it eventually As for SNAFU, I really don't find the appeal that other people seem to have for it. Maybe it's because of how realistic it is? Most slice of life shows have some unique aspect about them, at least. If it was actually a romantic comedy like Toradora I'd have more positive things to say about it, but I felt dissatisfied after two seasons of "school life" with a final episode of things finally getting interesting :/ Different tastes, like how Everything Dies gave No Game No Life a 6/10... Quote:Everything Dies did such a thing? Blasphemy. Kawaii is justice so that means Loli is love, Loli is life. How can you even consider rating NGNL 6/10 and rate monster musume 10/10?! This was basically my reaction after I read that. Much fanboy, so doge, very lol.
Can't help it; I found Monster Musume to actually be interesting, whereas in No Game No Life I just sat waiting for something to happen to actually make me care about the characters. It never did...hence, a show wherein I actively supported any and every antagonist, just because I couldn't stand the two.
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I'd recommend starting out with something much simpler and going with a top 3 list to start.
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Grisaia no Kajitsu (Fruit of Grisaia)
Original score -- 9/10
Updated score -- 8/10
A wonderfully dark anime that loves to toy with the viewer's expectations, the final five minutes or so of the very first episode are one of my favorite "That escalated quickly" moments of any show, period. What originally seemed to be a bit of a light-hearted school-life/harem show takes a huge swerve with a quick montage of the various female characters that hints at the dark tone the show will be following. The MC is an awesome character (think Jason Bourne) but is emotionally handicapped (as explained in later movie/seasons) which leaves him as being cold and detached. The show handles his situation quite well as you can see only brief glimpses of his humanity come to the surface, with the majority of his time spent making calculated observations. The female characters are an interesting bunch (no spoilers) but of particular note is Amane, who is introduced as something of a ditzy vixen that tries to seduce the MC; her storyline (the final part of the season) is amazing and puts her earlier actions into context. The four or so episodes that center on Amane stand tall as some of the finest work in any anime that I've seen.
Complaints are mainly restricted to the fact that the show has an odd habit of throwing in silly moments of humor/nudity at random times. Don't get me wrong, the girls are all cute and it's certainly not a bad thing to see them naked...but such moments seem to be at odds with the overall dark tone of the show. Also, one character gets overlooked quite easily with a bit of a throw-away storyline, despite the fact that she actually has met the MC before.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:I think my first topic of discussion will have to be one that relates directly to me:
Why I like Ecchi and Tsdunere's :3
When done well, ecchi is a great thing and can truly benefit a show-- B Gata H Kei does a great job of using ecchi for humorous purposes while refraining from showing actually nudity until the very end. I Couldn't Become a Hero... uses ecchi for humor, as well, but is surprisingly smart about using Phino's nudity to underline the developing bond between her and Raul (Phino is at first unconcerned with letting Raul see her body, but becomes more embarrassed/reserved as they develop feelings for each other.) Manyuu Hikenchou, on the other hand, uses ecchi as an excuse to show comically oversized (and disgusting) breasts for little purpose other than titillation (no pun intended.) High School DxD toes a fine line with utilizing ecchi as the driving force behind the show and throwing in gratuitous amounts of nudity.
Tsundere's can be wonderfully entertaining, so long as the character has enough redeeming qualities to keep you interested in them until they're finally honest with their feelings. Taiga of Toradora! is possibly my favorite tsundere because there's not only a considerable amount of friction between her and Ryuuji at first, but the two actually become friends before heading towards the romance angle; actual character growth/development.
There's two major pitfalls with potential tsundere characters:
1. The character is simply so unlikeable that the viewer loses interest in her, and
2. The character's change from enemy to love interest is too sudden to be believable, failing to rise beyond anything other than a trope.
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Jitsu wa Watashi wa (Actually, I Am...)
6/10
Comedy/Supernatural/Romance/Harem
Plot: Asahi is a high school student that has earned the nickname "Leaky Basket" due to his inability to hide things from others. Unlucky in love up to this point in life--memorably being "pre-rejected" before he could confess his love to a girl the previous year--Asahi works up the courage to make a confession to Yuoko, a mysterious classmate that always gets to school early and leaves late and rarely talks to other people. As luck would have it, when Asahi goes to talk to Yuoko he stumbles upon her amazing secret...a secret that, if it was ever revealed, would mean that Yuoko's school life would be over. Begging Yuoko to stay in school, Asahi promises to keep her secret safe...and asks if Yuoko would like to be his friend. From here on out, Asahi's life spins wildly out of control as monsters, aliens, gods and demons all begin to meddle in his affairs...and his love life!
Theme: Truth and consequences.
A decent little show, clocking in at 13 episodes. It's a romantic comedy at heart, so it shouldn't be taken very seriously; Asahi is a loveable loser that finds himself caught up in all of the madness going on around him while trying desperately to establish a relationship with Yuoko. The show clings to the genre character trope checklist (innocent damsel-in-distress, tsundere, childhood friend and vixen) while at the same time giving them each a "secret" that makes them unique and serves as the catalyst for drawing them to Asahi. Again, it's fairly basic stuff but by no means bad.
Where the show stumbles is the "winning" candidate; though it's no secret who Asahi is pining for, the show falls into the trap of having the featured pair remain oblivious to the other's feelings until the very end. Unfortunately, this leads to the other characters getting the chance to realize their own feelings for Asahi first and the viewer can't help but be sympathetic towards them. So even though you have the clich+¬d "open ending" staple of harem shows, it's fairly obvious that Asahi has made his choice and you can't help but feel as though it was the wrong one.
Animation is poor. Rather, the characters look down-right odd: the eyes are very weird and at times it looks as though characters are looking in different directions than who they're talking to. That being the case, I can't really go so far as to say that any of the characters rise above "cute" status and even then, only a couple can reach that standard. Music is dull and the opening/ending themes are total crap.
Verdict: A decent romantic comedy, but nothing more. Worth adding to your queue if you're running out of stuff to watch.
For the Record: Team Nagisa.
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Rokujouma no Shinryakusha!? (Invaders of the Rokujouma)
Original score -- 8/10
Updated score --7/10
When is a harem anime NOT a harem anime? I think it's a bit of a stretch to call this one a harem show, if for no reason other than the fact that the MC only expresses a romantic interest in one girl; a girl that can't even be counted as a member of the harem. Also bucking the norm, it isn't the MC that brings the harem together, but rather the main plot point of the show (the apartment) that does so. It's also refreshing to see the MC reflect back on the events that have lead to his current reality with a sense of warm nostalgia, as he's truly glad to have met the girls that now dominate his life and honestly cares about them as friends and not sex objects.
Watching it again, I'm actually satisfied with the relatively open ending; though the issue of who will get control over the apartment isn't decided, it doesn't need to be. Sanae has found acceptance as a ghost and enjoys sharing the apartment with Koutarou and company; Koutarou hints that he'd be willing to become a servant of Tulip (which is a requirement for her to control the apartment) while she clearly wants to spend more time around her "knight"; Yurika has been recognized as being something more than a cosplayer (even if Koutarou can't remember why) and Kiriha has discovered a peaceful means of completing her mission of invasion. In effect, all characters involved are generally happy with the impasse as it means they can all remain together.
Where the show stumbles is the stereotypical handling of "each character gets a storyline to show why you should care about them" and the fact that the show only hints at what makes Koutarou special--he obviously possesses some sort of unique abilities and, judging by what happens with the girls/the comments they make, it seems as though it's no coincidence that they've all come together around him...and this says nothing of the mysterious woman that Koutarou meets at the start of the show (and her link to Harumi.)
All in all, it's no classic by any means but it does remain highly entertaining and is refreshing take on the harem genre. Have to admit that Sanae became my favorite character with the second viewing.
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Mayo Chiki!
Original score -- n/a
Updated score -- 6/10
Plot: Sakamachi is your typical high school guy that, as a result of years of being a human punching/training bag for his Pro Wrestler mother and martial arts-obsessed little sister, has developed a severe case of gynophobia. Consequently, physical contact with girls causes severe nose bleeds and prolonged exposure can lead to fainting...or worse! Unfortunately for Sakamachi, a trip to a little-used bathroom at school results in him discovering a massive secret: the immensely popular butler Subaru Konoe is actually a woman in disguise! If Konoe's secret is revealed she'll no longer be able to serve as her dear friend Suzutsuki's butler, so Suzutsuki makes a deal with Sakamachi (that he can't refuse): she'll help cure him of his gynophobia in exchange for keeping Konoe's secret...
Theme: Homosexuality and gender identity.
This one hurt. I remember greatly enjoying this show almost a year ago when I was still relatively inexperienced with anime. But this time around, my enjoyment of the show fizzled out towards the end. The first half of the show shines as Sakamachi plays the role of oft put-upon MC that is constantly tormented by Suzutsuki's schemes that invariably place him and Konoe in potentially embarrassing situations...and yet you can sense the underlying potential of Sakamachi's and Konoe's relationship developing into a great romance story. Unfortunately, the second half of the show takes a nosedive as the show makes a shift towards a more generic harem comedy as Sakamachi finds himself involved with more and more girls (along with all of the requisite misunderstandings/accidents that interfere with his relationship with Konoe) and he becomes little more than an oblivious idiot that can't take advantage of the situations presented to him.
It was during my second viewing that I identified the problem: Suzutsuki. For the first half of the show, she's presented as something of a benevolent antagonist that's constantly stirring up trouble for her own amusement (while also showing how much she cares for Konoe.) It's when the story begins to imply that she might be developing feelings for Sakamachi that she loses interest as a character and moves closer to becoming more of a tsundere trope character. As long as her motives are in doubt, she's wonderful; take that aspect away from her (and make her more one-dimensional) and she becomes little more than a tool to advance the plot.
The show ends on a rather flat note. Actually, let me rephrase that. The final storyline falls flat; the actual show throws in a completely unnecessary thirteenth episode that serves no purpose other than to convert one recurring character into a potential love interest. The culmination of Sakamachi and Konoe's feelings for each other amounts to little more than, "we actually like each other, so let's maybe be together in the future." Even worse, the climax of their story feels incredibly rushed.
Animation is average. Konoe is pretty cute but there's no standout characters. Music is non-distinct. Tons of ecchi humor thrown about while the show follows in the footsteps of B Gata H Kei by restricting actual nudity to a brief glimpse (thankfully, she's cute) towards the end of the show.
Verdict: Watchable. A great first half of the show is nearly ruined by a generic decent into harem-ness in the second half. A shame, really, as this had the potential to be a truly great romance story.
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Another week, another kidney stone on the move.
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Kanojo ga Flag wo Oraretara (If Her Flag Breaks)
Original score -- 8/10
Updated score -- 7/10
Despite the overall poor quality of the animation and the ugly characters, I still enjoyed this show. Score is slightly lower this time around as I realized just how much of the first half of the show is basic filler (i.e. the coming together of the harem.) The second half, however, does an excellent job of tying everything together and pulling off the "What would happen if you crossed a harem show with the Matrix?" It's still a great concept at heart, and a few characters (particularly Megumu) are highly entertaining. Comedy attempts remain largely hit-or-miss.
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Mashiroiro Symphony: The Color of Lovers
8/10
Romance/Harem/School Life
Plot: Shingo is in his second year of high school and finds himself as part of an experiment--the integration of his old school with that of a prestigious all-girls academy. Things get off to a rocky start as the most popular girl in school--whom Shingo and his younger sister previously met the day before--publicly declares her opposition to the new students (particularly the boys.) As Shingo works diligently at trying to win support for his fellow students taking part in the experiment, he gradually surrounds himself with a group of girls and dives head-first into matters of school, clubs and love...
Theme: Loving and letting go.
A surprisingly good anime based on an eroge, MS:TCoL does a solid job of actually telling a story without breaking it down into the usual "focus on one character at a time" pacing; you get the sense that time is flowing in one direction and that the various events are running in concert. Shingo is a fairly generic MC in that he is, by nature, a good person and only wants to help those around him. It's for this very reason that his harem is created. What's interesting about this show is that his harem comes together without any initial romantic overtones (indeed, two characters can be described as tsundere) and allows the relationships to develop as a result of Shingo's actions in a gradual (if predictable) process.
A highlight of the show is the fact that Shingo makes his decision of who he wants to be with in episode 10, which allows for two episodes of closure. The show does an incredible job of showing the impact his decision has on the other candidates, with one in particular being absolutely devasted (a shame as she became my favorite candidate.) Not only that, the final episodes also allow for the girls to further come together as a group of friends to comfort and console each other as they try to move forward with their lives (see: Theme.)
Main criticism would be the slow start, as things don't really pick up until the fourth episode when the first potential romantic relationship kicks off. It's also curious to see how one character grows closer to Shingo but then seems to hit a brick wall, with no further advancement in her feelings as the story turns it's attention to others.
Animation is decent with generally cute characters but no one really stands out. Music is functional. Light ecchi humor sprinkled here and there and a few nipples pop up/out, but it's not a dirty show by any means.
Verdict: A rare harem show that not only has the MC make a clear choice but also stays away from comedy. Instead, you have a harem romance that is alternately heartwarming and bittersweet. Make it through the slow start and you'll be well rewarded.
For the Record: Team *heartbroken harem candidate*
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I vote for the World Only God Knows. Is it fair to call it a harem show? I'd argue no...
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Kail Mako wrote:You should do top X anime that desperately need another season. Here's an incomplete list from me:
1: A Certain Magical Index
2: Engaged to the Unidentified
3: Saki
4: Love, Chuunibyou, and Other Delusions
5: Non Non Biyori
Ones that I personally want to see:
1. Is It Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
2. Aesthetica of a Rouge Hero
3. Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:I vote for the World Only God Knows. Is it fair to call it a harem show? I'd argue no... It is fair, because of season 3 revealing they could still know about him and just have there memories locked away. If not for that season the debate would of gone on for me.
For me, though, the key point of a harem would be having the MC express an interest/desire in pursuing at least one girl; TWGK only briefly touches upon that fact when he discovers a. that one girl already liked him outside of his "conquest" and b. he recognizes that the lingering feelings inside each girl may lead to trouble down the road. That said, he doesn't really express any interest in establish a relationship in the real world and never seems to truly care about the girls that he woos as part of his conquests.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:And that's my completed script so far.
EDIT: Only part I see missing is the talk about the ending, you guys see any points missing?
The main thing that stands out to me is the lack of an overall plot summary to kick things off. For example, I have absolutely no idea what's going on in the show you're reviewing; the basis of your summary should be the assumption that the viewer/listener is unfamiliar with the show and proceed from there. Give us the relevant names/places/etc. (while avoiding spoilers, if possible) and a rough outline of where the show is, what came before it and where the plot is heading. So for a show such as DxD, you'd talk about who Issei is and what his motivations are as an MC. Then you could briefly touch upon the outside forces that have been at work prior to the start of the show (mentioning that angels/demons/monsters/etc. exist and have waged war for countless years) before going into what generally happens over the course of the show (you could say that after Issei's betrayed--to avoid spoilers--he makes a deal with a powerful devil that happens to attend his school and finds himself battling the forces of heaven, hell and all points in between as he seeks to become the Harem King.)
From that point, you can move into a more detailed criticism of how the plot holds up over the course of the show (it's up to you how far you're willing to go into spoiler territory) and then discuss various other topics that you believe are noteworthy (characters/personalities are obviously going to pretty important, animation/music if there is something that stands out, etc.) Be sure to point both the good and bad aspects of the show as you go along and try to cite as many specific examples as possible to support your opinions.
Finally, let your review wrap up with a summary of your main points by pointing the best/worst features of the show before giving your final verdict. Be sure to avoid conflicting statements such as "Over-all, I rather enjoyed the watch..." followed in the next paragraph by "This show sucked."
Try to establish a format and stick with it for a little while before making any necessary tweaks (I still haven't completely settled on my review format) so that it becomes second nature for both you and your audience. This should help in both the script writing process and the actual narration when it comes to the videos.
Also, you should probably look into having an episode format: how many shows do you plan on doing per week/month? Will they be episode commentaries/live watches? New episode reviews? Series reviews? Let your audience know what to expect (for example, Mondays could be a review day for select shows that just aired the previous weekend and series reviews could be on Friday or something.) Hell, you could even do a monthly "viewer mail" show to discuss viewer opinions of why you're right/wrong in your valuation of a show.
Just spit-balling some ideas, here. Hope some of this is helpful!
Edit: Also, I'd try to avoid using profanity if you want to maximize your potential audience; however, if your target audience is older then go with what comes naturally to you and let your personality shine.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Whoa, I do not remember Ladies vs Butlers having THIS much nudity.
Dub's excellent so far, too.
But, again, ALL THAT PLOT! :O
Be sure to watch the specials, then. Lots o' plot!
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:I vote for the World Only God Knows. Is it fair to call it a harem show? I'd argue no... It is fair, because of season 3 revealing they could still know about him and just have there memories locked away. If not for that season the debate would of gone on for me. For me, though, the key point of a harem would be having the MC express an interest/desire in pursuing at least one girl; TWGK only briefly touches upon that fact when he discovers a. that one girl already liked him outside of his "conquest" and b. he recognizes that the lingering feelings inside each girl may lead to trouble down the road. That said, he doesn't really express any interest in establish a relationship in the real world and never seems to truly care about the girls that he woos as part of his conquests. Not all harems have an obvious pick, remember Shuffle? There's also one about a town filled with Twins that spawned one of my favorite side stories. There's a few other examples of this being the case, Ladies vs Butlers, etc, where the MC just doesn't care to choose. That's pretty much the same boat with The World Only God Knows, which leads everyone to pick fan favorites and hope it works out - any pick is reasonable because the MC hasn't made any obvious advancements. That's why, to me, TWOGK is a bit better then other harems.
1. Shuffle? He clearly makes a pick in that one (the right one, might I add.)
2. Going by what happens in Ladies vs Butlers, I think it's safe to say that he's made his choice as he doesn't particularly enjoy his date with the other candidate, due to their history together, whereas he does share an intimate moment with the Drill.
3. The problem with TWOGK is that he actively rejects any and all advances made his way, giving no indication that he'd ever pick any of the candidates; that's why I hesitate to call it a harem show as he isn't actively pursuing any one girl, much less a dozen or so. Hell, the whole point of the show is how he prefers virtual girls to the real thing!
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Shadowed Cola wrote:I...
am enjoying Ladies vs Butlers way more then I should, lmao.
I love this MC, he's awesome.
I enjoyed it right up until the final two episodes or so, when they try to turn it into a love triangle instead of keeping the focus on the MC and the Drill. I LOATHE the childhood "friend" character as she spends 90% of the show acting maliciously to those around her and the final 10% trying to win over the MC.
Side question: If you've seen I Don't Have Many Friends, what do you make of Sora's relationship with Kodaka? The more I think about it, the less inclined I am to say that she has a romantic interest in him so much as she's suffering from arrested development, and wants their old friendship back (to the exclusion of the others.) I think that's why you see the ending with her leaving and telling everyone not to look for her; she's trying to come to terms with the fact that while all of the other girls accept (and possibly love) Kodaka for who he is, she's still living in the past and clinging to what they used to be. Thoughts?
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About halfway through with The Irregular at Magic High School. Have pretty much run out of ecchi/harem shows to watch for the time being, so I took a chance and looked at the "most popular" list at kissanime. This was pretty much the first show that wasn't Naruto/Bleach/etc.
Enjoying it so far, so I'll hopefully have a review sometime tomorrow.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Shadowed Cola wrote:I...
am enjoying Ladies vs Butlers way more then I should, lmao.
I love this MC, he's awesome. I enjoyed it right up until the final two episodes or so, when they try to turn it into a love triangle instead of keeping the focus on the MC and the Drill. I LOATHE the childhood "friend" character as she spends 90% of the show acting maliciously to those around her and the final 10% trying to win over the MC. Side question: If you've seen I Don't Have Many Friends, what do you make of Sora's relationship with Kodaka? The more I think about it, the less inclined I am to say that she has a romantic interest in him so much as she's suffering from arrested development, and wants their old friendship back (to the exclusion of the others.) I think that's why you see the ending with her leaving and telling everyone not to look for her; she's trying to come to terms with the fact that while all of the other girls accept (and possibly love) Kodaka for who he is, she's still living in the past and clinging to what they used to be. Thoughts? :O I think you're right, actually. She doesn't seem to have a romantically developed interest in him more so then she just wants her friend back. It's everyone but those 2 who thinks of the romance. I really hate how season 2 ends, she just runs away, where's the ******* rest? :(
Yeah, the season does end rather abruptly...but I'm actually satisfied with Sora's running away; she recognizes her problem and is taking the time to sort out her own feelings (and avoid antagonizing the other members.) I think it's safe to say that she'll return to the club in the future when she allows herself the chance to actually make friends and trust others. Honestly, the show could really use an hour-long OVA or something similar to address Kodaka's confrontation with Rika after she called him out for running away from Sena's confession and the affections of the other members. Unless something major changes, a third season would likely be too much of the "same old same old" with forced drama trying to keep the harem in play whereas a simple episode or two as a prologue could really bring a proper conclusion into better focus (i.e. his ass had better end up with Sena)
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Strike the Blood
Original score -- 7/10
Updated score -- 5/10
Himeragi is such a wonderful character. Absolutely gorgeous, strong, innocent and wears her heart on her sleeve. Too bad the show makes her so young. The MC is actually entertaining as the "good guy who'd do anything for his friends but honestly just wants to be left alone." His relationship with Himeragi develops quite organically (in part due to her age) though it is interesting to point out the fact that her handlers deliberately put her in such a position, knowing full well that both she and the MC would likely take a romantic interest in each other.
Where the show really struggles is the fact that it falls into all of the genre stereotypes; the additional harem characters are all one-dimensional tropes (tsundere, childhood friend, etc.) and the fact that each additional candidate acts as a Deus Ex Machina to bring out a convenient power in the MC just at the right time. Too much of the show is utilized as a means of servicing the plot (i.e. "let's make something happen") that everything becomes tiredly predictable rather quickly. The real heart of the show (the MC's relationship with others) gets thrown to the side in favor of forced confrontations that exist to draw out more of his power. Could have been a really, really good show...
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Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei (The Irregular at Magic High School)
8/10
Action/Magic/School/Romance
Plot: Tatsuya and his younger sister, Miyuki, begin their new life as first-years at First High School, a high school dedicated to those that can utilize magic (which has become a form of technology.) Miyuki's high test scores place her in class alongside other "Bloom"--those that have displayed the highest aptitudes for using magic--while Tatsuya's practical scores place him in the "Weed" class. Beneath the surface of the school, however, a growing confrontation brews between the two classes of magic users and threatens to spill over into open conflict; outside of school, the usage of magic remains a flashpoint amongst the people as outside powers quietly manipulate affairs from the shadows. It is in this world that Tatsuya and Miyuki must find their way, all the while keeping their true identities secret, as well as Tatsuya's true powers...
Theme: The delicate balance of power and humanity.
A solid, action-packed show that stars a badass MC in Tatsuya. He is a man of immense power that clings desperately to a sole piece of humanity--his love for and desire to protect his sister--in the light of terrible burdens that he bears with quiet stoicism. He is cold and calculating while at the same time avoiding falling into the "good guy at heart" trope. Miyuki's over-affection for her brother is quite the turn-off at first as it appears to be little more than the stereotypical "let's give the main female character a brocon issue." As the show continues, however, you begin to understand just why she cares so much for him and what he means to her.
Numerous other characters fill out the show, so much so that it can be hard to keep track of them all. What I found to be interesting was the fact that the show initially appears to be setting things up as a harem for Tatsuya...only to slowly pair off many of the characters while Tatsuya keeps his distance.
One problem with the show is that Tatsuya is simply too much of a badass--you never really get the feeling that he's in danger of losing, or worse yet, that those around him are in much danger. In fact, it isn't until the very last episodes that Tatsuya needs to bring out his true power, and the explanation for why doesn't really use it before is just sort of thrown out there in a feeble attempt to force the plot to fit. It's as though show decided to head towards a darker tone at the end only to back away at the last moment.
Animation is sharp and several of the characters are pretty (without quite being beautiful) while Tatsuya actually looks like a cool guy. Music is solid. A few ecchi moments are sprinkled in here and there without any real nudity (though Erika's backside is plenty nice.)
Verdict: Watch. The plot can drag at times over the 26 episodes, but Tatsuya shines time and again with both his brain and brawn.
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Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU)
5/10
School/Romance/Comedy
Plot: Hachiman is a bitter antisocial high school student with no friends and "dead" eyes; he spends his days brooding over society's shortcomings an avoid most any and all conversation with other people. After getting into trouble at school yet again, Hachiman is forced by his teacher to join the Service Club--a club dedicated to helping others out with their problems--that consists of one other member, the beautiful and intelligent Yukino...who happens to have a personality that's as caustic as Hachiman's. Can the two overcome their mutual dislike long enough to actually help others? And can they help themselves?
Theme: No man is an island unto himself.
*Sigh* A show that starts off promising but ultimately goes nowhere. Hachiman is an interesting MC given his nihilistic outlook on life (and youth in particular) and is, in many ways, someone that I can personally relate to. Yukino is great as the "Ice-cold Beauty" and would likely be among the great tsundere characters in anime...if she ever moved past the "tsund-" phase, that is. Instead, she, Hachiman and Yui (the eventual third member of the club) are generally stuck in a holding pattern over the course of the show. It's frustrating to watch as the characters come together and begin to learn about each other (and themselves) and start to grow...only to revert back pretty much to their starting personalities by the end of the show.
The best character, in my opinion, is Shizuka. She's is Hachiman's teacher and acts as advisor to the Service Club. Though saddled with the stereotypical trope of "young and single and desperately searching for a husband despite being so incredibly gorgeous" she is, in many ways, the heart of the show; she guides things generally from behind the scenes but is willing to step in and give the others a push if they're struggling. She is genuinely concerned for Hachiman's future and is trying her best to have him emerge from the shell he's put up around himself, going so far as to tell Hachiman that hurting himself to help others can be heartbreaking to those watching him. The show likes to flirt with the idea of Shizuka having a romantic interest in Hachiman but never commits to it.
In fact, the show doesn't really commit to anything. It just sort of...ends. There's no sense of closure, and that's a direct result of the show's inability to flesh out the characters enough for the viewer to draw conclusions from. Hell, it's a very misleading title as there's very little romance and much of the comedy falls flat.
Animation is solid with plenty of attractive characters (Yukino and Shizuka are particularly beautiful) and a running gag is how pretty Saika is...despite being an actual boy and not a cross-dressing girl. Music is largely forgettable. No real ecchi humor and no nudity.
Verdict: Pass.
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Another
8/10
Horror/Mystery/Psychological
Plot: In 1998, 15 year-old student Koichi transfers into Yomiyama North Middle School and is immediately struck by the uneasy feeling that envelops his class. There is one girl in his class named Mei that wears an eyepatch over her left eye...and who no one else in the class will even acknowledge. Koichi repeatedly ignores her warnings to stay away from her, but in the end he and Mei strike up a friendship...which places him in the middle of a horrifying school secret that ties into the mysterious death of a student in 1972 and the terrifying curse that follows the students of class 3-3 each year...
Theme: Japan's xenophobia and the fear of the "other"
Man, what a show. Dark. Brutal. Inhuman. It's a terrifying look into the fragility of the human psyche and the extraordinary lengths people will go to, to protect themselves and those that they care about. From about the third episode on, there's a definite sense of watching Final Destination as each moment constantly plays with your sense of dread. There isn't much I can say without stumbling into spoiler territory, so let me just say that a. don't get too attached to any one character, and b. know that the story doesn't answer the true question of what the curse is and why it happens.
Animation is solid and deaths happen in often sudden, brutal and graphic ways. Characters are pretty subdued in terms of appearance. Music can be excellent at times, but to really watch the show you need a good sound system that can pump out the ominous bass tones.
Verdict: Watch. If you're a fan of horror films--particularly a more mature take on Final Destination--you'll love this. Some plot holes are to be expected, but man...a trippy show that fills you with dread as you watch (and hope that your favorite characters survive.)
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I-Shayz-I wrote:NSFW
Have you ever climaxed so hard you turned into a sword?
I see I made the correct the decision in bookmarking that show before it started.
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Toradora! (Tiger X Dragon)
Original score -- 9/10
Updated score -- 10/10
After a second viewing, I can say without a doubt that this is one of the best shows I've seen. Ryuuji and Taiga's love story is simply awesome; heartwarming, heartbreaking, funny, sad, moving...you name it. It's truly amazing that, right from the first episode, you know the two will pair up by the end of the story...and yet the show constantly throws twists and turns at the viewer to keep a lingering sense of doubt beneath the surface.
What really stands out are the numerous supporting characters; in most other shows, a character such as Ami would have been thrown in as a one-dimensional romantic rival. In Toradora, however, she becomes a key component of the show through her actions while at the same time developing on her own as a person; she's still my favorite character after watching the show again. I initially was put off by Minori's character the first time around, but I really liked her this time. Much like Ami, she is of a duplicitous nature--the character she projects to everyone else and the tragic character she truly is. She sacrifices more than any other character in the show and honestly receives reward for doing so. If Ryuuji and Taiga represent the joy that comes with falling in love, Minori represents the heartache that comes with being passed over. It's in the final four episodes or so that her character is finally laid bare and you can't help but sympathize with her.
I can't think of a single show that does a better job of portraying the importance of love and family...and how truly na+»ve young people are when it comes to such matters. If you haven't seen this show, do so now. If you already have...then go and watch it again.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:welp, one of the things I need to do to improve my videos is find clips, so I've decided to RE-WATCH EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Starting with Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan.
brief reviews as always will be posted for clip notes and such for future references.
And with permission, and credit given, I'd like to use some of your opinions found here in the reviews you guys write up.
Have at it. Also feel free to debate any of the things that I mention in my reviews, particularly things such as Theme. Or go with something like a debate about a harem existing in TWOGK, Sora's romance in Haganai, etc.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Hylian11 wrote:Make him insane. That's the cool part of this idea, I can make several characters who all "specialize" in different fields, or maybe something else entirely. It doesn't just have to be one character. Let's say Ghost really wants to do VN reviews, he can submit a script to me with the content he wants in the video, then I'll send him information how to construct his own character, and using a voice change modifier, create a character specifically to get Ghost's reviews and commentaries out there. Other things become possible too, but mainly this creates an identity while allowing me complete freedom to experiment and explore.
If you ever find yourself pressed for time and in need of some material, feel free to use some of my reviews/re-wind reviews. Given my fondness for ecchi/harem comedies I'll let you decide on a character to present them as.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:
I can see why you don't like the show. The heart of the show isn't the teacher, or Hachiman as you may of guessed, but that orange hair girl. She's the symbol of everyone else's growth, the thing they lack, she has it, wants to share it, but doesn't understand what she has to offer and thus handles things insecurely compared to the confident yet no right answer MC's.
And through this that the show shines like a dull bulb, admittedly. But you're forgetting the rest of the cast that turns that dull bulb into a florescent beauty.
From the 2 blonde male and female side characters, who are honestly more built to be MC's then the actual MC's, to the gay hentai loving girl, to the student council president, each of them are very well devoloped. In the beginning of season 2, when the perv girl was on the roof and explained why she can't hook up with anyone my heart fluttered. That's a such a REAL reason to not wanting to fall in love, "I'm broken." Gah. When the Blonde guy trys to show others how evil he can be through his kindness but no one understands - good stuff. When the student council president starts unconsciously handing her bag to Hachiman before meetings,more good stuff. Tiny, simple moments that turn these character from one dimensional into very real people is what distinguishes this show from all the rest.
Season 1 'feel's like anime compared to the very real atmosphere of season 2, these people are dealing with issues that make or break there personality, it shouldn't be light hearted, this show was designed for a deep inside view of a guy who thinks himself broken and torn a part, and how he's not the only one, and you don't have to be alone in the pain. And that's a beautiful message.
The only other show that came close to creating such unique, real people, was Toradora. Actually, just Ami from Toradora, without her Toradora would of been very anime feeling. She brought that show up to mature levels. SNAFU does this through there entire cast.
There's a season 2?! How'd I miss that? I'll give it a go. Currently halfway through Akame ga Kill...and I'm not sure if I'm going to bother with the rest. Knew I was in trouble when they started killing off characters and I didn't feel anything...show seems entirely plot-driven with paper-thin characters that don't interest me.
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Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Zoku (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Too!)
9/10
Drama/School Life/Romance/Harem/Comedy
Plot: Hachiman, Yukino and Yui struggle to keep the Service Club going as their relationships with their friends--and each other--are put through the wringer of high school love.
Theme: Nothing lasts forever/is your happiness more important than the happiness of those you care about?
Wow. This season b*tch-slapped me right across the face as it kicked all of my complaints from the first season to the curb. Too! is all about character development; Hachiman finds himself (uncomfortably) becoming the center of competing affections from no fewer than two (and possibly as many as six) girls, and by the end of the 13th episode the sense of dread is palpable. Someone--and likely several more--is going to end up with a broken heart when the dust finally settles. Comedy takes a backseat this season if favor of the drama surrounding high school life and romance, and one thing becomes painfully clear over the course of the season: when it comes to love, there're far more losers than winners. Hachiman isn't the only one facing trouble, however, as Hayama finds himself in a similar situation of trying to find a way to keep everyone happy, even at the expense of his own happiness (should also note how the show plays up the mystery of who he likes by mentioning that the girl in question has an initial of "Y," which leaves no less than four possibilities.)
Hachiman remains the brains of the show, Yui the heart and Yukino the soul, while Shizuka continues as the driving force that constantly pushes everyone forward; it is Shizuka that constantly challenges Hachiman to face reality and decide what, exactly, the Service Club means to him, while at the same time using he and Yui to break Yukino out of her shell. Iroha emerges as a wonderful addition to the cast and her blossoming relationship with Hachiman adds a welcome amount of believable tension to the show. At the same time, their relationship demonstrates just what it is that's drawing people towards him (and not just the girls.) Haruno remains a wonderfully loathsome troublemaker that's constantly stirring the pot.
Animation remains strong with plenty of cute characters. Music is decent stuff but I'm getting tired of Hachiman's weird voice.
Verdict: Perhaps the biggest improvement from one season to the next of any show that I've seen. Makes suffering through the first season totally worth it.
Season 1 -- 5/10
Season 2 -- 9/10
Series -- 7/10
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Also watched the first two episodes of Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry and two things are clear:
1. This show is likely going to end up as disappointing (and shallow) as Isuca, and
2. The opening theme music may be the worst thing I've ever heard. Ever.
And for you ecchi fans, be sure to keep an eye on fapservice (site is obviously NSFW) as it keeps you up-to-date on all things fanservice amongst the new shows, in addition to all of the goodies you can expect to see on the uncensored BluRay releases each month.
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Kail Mako wrote:Everything Dies, you have to watch Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid. That's how you do ecchi. I'm sorta hoping it's going to be Queen's Blade, but with more yuri, and not bad. Whoops, looks like I just gave away my opinion on Queen's Blade.
In other new, I started Strawberry Panic! Yaaaay! Four episodes in, and I'm bored..... Save me? Actually, I'm only bored by the fourth episode that focused on a random side character. I hope the plot starts moving forward soon.
I've had it bookmarked before it even started. Waiting for the season to finish before I watch it one sitting.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Give Nura:Rise of the Yokai a watch for me next, then let's find somewhere we can speak in person.
Caught the first two episodes before I picked up my girls. May have trouble with this show as I hate it when the male MC is a kid (can't watch Kanokon for the same reason.)
Technically, I only made it about halfway through episode 2 before dozing off...I'd been up 26 hours straight, after all.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Example: Take Momo out of episide 2 in bed, and put her in the bed with the snake of the monster girl, waking up next to her with the sexy look in her eyes, staring right at the snake.
but after hours of digging i've yet to find out how.
How does the song go? Oh, right...
"Get outta' my dreams..."
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Shadowed Cola wrote:*Intro* Welcome to another SoTa PoP Review! ItGÇÖs late October right now, and HolloweenGÇÖs around the corner. A time where dreams meet reality, and our scariest stories are given life once again; reminding us of all the spooks that once went bump in the night. But if what they never left, only organized and blended in?
Meet Nura: Rise of the Yokai. A coming of age story about Rikuo Nura, third heir to the powerful Nura Clan, that controls 72 clans of 10,000+ demons. HeGÇÖs a normal boy with normal dreams, but his grandfather, Supreme Commander of the Yokai, wants him to succeed him sooner, rather then later. HeGÇÖs getting old, with retirement around the corner, itGÇÖs time Rikuo came to terms with his 1/4 yokai blood, and help the clan move forward.
But what is forward to a clan of Yokai in the modern era?
ThatGÇÖs the question our protagonist faces.
Or would of been had the show taken itself seriously. Instead, we have a reluctant hero, whose only goal in life seems to protect his friends who have about as much depth in character as a horse shoe. Luckily, the Yokai, who comprise of much more of the cast, are all interesting and fun, to counter-part the annoying humans.
from episode 1 - 3, the show sets up the MCGÇÖs personality, reasoning, and the foundation of logic and motivations that drives the show forward.
GǪ or not. The first few episodes leave you confused who the MC even is and if the plot setting told us everything, but iGÇÖll get to the setting later, letGÇÖs look at the MC. HeGÇÖs kinda a prick to his fellow yokai, who are only looking out for the MCGÇÖs well being, and each others. Often coming in the nick of time, or helping him our of a situation, or just doing nothing wrong at all, and heGÇÖll get mad at them, for existing and being there. While treating his completely useless, annoying, 1 dimensional friends like glass that may break if they found out who he is.
And to drive the confusion further down a trail of huh, Rikuo, at GÇÿnightGÇÖ and I put emphasis on this as it seems completely contrived and not an honest part of the story, turns into a Yokai. Who, in all honesty, is a completely different person all together.
from mannerism, to looks, to ideals, they are, in every sense of the idea, two different characters. And this wouldnGÇÖt of been a problem, had they fleshed out the differences more and why. As it stands, I can only guess his Yokai blood has a mind of itGÇÖs own. But, that doesnGÇÖt explain why his Yokai form is so adamantly on the boys side concerning morales. Thus, weGÇÖre forced to assume they really are the same person. If theyGÇÖd of just taken a moment to explain it, it would of gone over a lot better. Instead, we get, from the MCGÇÖs own mouth, a bunch of mabyes *episode 5 clip*
But itGÇÖs not all bad with him, many reviewers comment on him calling him bland, uninteresting, underdeveloped, and dull, but thatGÇÖs not true. For an MC, at the start, he is pretty underwhelming, and like stated earlier, confusing, but as time goes by, he gains confidence, and becomes less of a prick to his fellow yokai, treating them more like brothers rather then annoying family members. He slowly comes to terms with his Yokai self, and even in his human form, he begins showing more confidence in himself.
This is just what I have now, the AZ script as well has changed quite a bit, but it's on back burner with Devil is a Part Timer.
6 days left to finish this for the contest. Mmm, i sound too negative, need to re-work this. And this is only 1/4 of the review, lol
This...does not make me want to finish the show.
Actually started re-watching Akane-Iro ni Somaru Saka last night as the uncensored version is available on Anilinkz (but only as Flash, so I can't watch it on my PS4.) Funnier than I remember...
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:This...does not make me want to finish the show. I've been thinking about this statement, and realize, for any show I do, good or bad, I should give people a reason to check out the show for themselves. It was animated, which is costly for production, so I'll find out why, and present it amicably. But, trying not to troll... is hard.
Going to give it two or three more episodes to see if it draws me into the story. Otherwise, it's high time I went back and re-watched Motto To Love-Ru.
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Nurarihyon no Mago (Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan)
7/10
Supernatural/Action/Comedy
Plot: Rikuo is a typical 13 year-old boy that enjoys spending time with his friends in school. Of course, he also enjoys spending time with his demon friends that make up his household! Being part demon, Rikuo is the heir apparent to command a force of 10,000 demons once his grandfather retires as Supreme Commander...but Rikuo would much rather live a normal everyday life as a human, a preference that doesn't sit well with the other powerful members of the Nura clan. Unfortunately for Rikuo, his carefree life during the daytime is turned upside down whenever night falls, as the demon part of his existence comes out makes it known that he will be the one to succeed his grandfather. How long can Rikuo keep his human friends in the dark about who he really is, and how long can he avoid the turmoil of demon politics?
Theme: Friendship is magic.
The show starts off slow, but I persevered as a favor to SoTa. Have to say that I came away from the show relatively pleased; the comedic focus of the first three episodes or so (dealing with Rikuo's interactions with his human friends) transitions smoothly into the drama and subterfuge surrounding the leadership of the Nura clan, followed thereafter by the battles that must be fought to protect those that Rikuo cares about.
I was initially put off by Rikuo as an MC primarily due to his age and the impression that he was going to play the "fish out of water" role over the course of the show. I'm happy to say that Rikuo quickly grows on the viewer in much the same way that he grows as a person; his struggle for identity is at the heart of the show and it's entertaining to watch him develop emotionally. He isn't the clich+¬d "I'll do anything I can to help others 'cuz I'm a good guy" MC trope and struggles with the weight of his decisions: he is genuinely afraid of taking on the responsibility of leading his clan and lacks the confidence to assert himself in front of those that are relying upon his leadership. However, he is able to come to terms with his position in life as he gradually accepts the demonic side of his existence, while at the same time emphasizing his "human" nature and desire to help others.
The reason Rikuo is able to develop so much is the strong cast of characters surrounding him, be they human or demon. Keeping with the dual nature of the show, Rikuo finds himself garnering the affections of both a demon and human. In a clever twist, the human character appears to be drawn more to his demonic side, whereas the demon is rather fond of his human side. Though the show never goes so far as to really imply a romantic relationship developing, it is humorous to watch as Tsurara (best character) and Kana develop a rivalry when it comes to getting Rikuo's attention.
Another strong feature of the show is the amount of intrigue that surrounds life in the Nura clan. Internal conflicts gradually give way to the major story arch that comprises much of the second half of the show, wherein a rival demon clan sets their sights on overthrowing the Nura.
Animation is weird. The various members of the Nura clan are all interesting to look at (and are based on Japanese mythology) while many of the human characters (particularly the girls) look strange. Kejoro, Tsurara and Kana are the only attractive characters. Music was fairly standard, though the original ending theme (first half of the show) is a highlight.
Verdict: Slow to build up steam but becomes enjoyable once the intrigue surrounding the Nura clan really comes into play. Definitely watchable.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:who did you consider a strong human cast member?
There was that omniyoji girl, but as competent of a fight as she was... she wasn't competent at anything else, lol. xD
Hmm...if you're going with strong as in "willing to face their fears" then I'd go with Yura and Kana; though Yura is willing to fight the demons, by the end of the show the two reach a point where they're able to accept the fact that not all demons are bad. That said, the human characters are deliberately kept to the sidelines as a means of forcing Rukio's growth as a leader.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:also, you're a better reviewer then I am, lol.
Like I said, find a format that works for you. Particularly if you're using rough drafts as a brain storming session--just make a generic template in a word document that covers the topics you want to discuss, then add the ideas you want to discuss under each topic without worrying about sentence structure/etc.
For example, for Nura you may have a topic for the discussion of animation: you could note down monster appearance, human appearance, usage of CG in some scenes, etc. and then, once you're satisfied with the amount of topics you want to discuss you can flesh out your thoughts in your rough draft.
Side question--does the animation style suddenly change for the final four episodes or so? As in the characters taking on a "cell-shaded" look with dark black outlines?
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Nura question/discussion:
Does the age of the characters help or hurt the show? In my opinion, having the characters be 13 is just too young; first off, it severely hurts the romantic side of the show as you can't really believe that a serious pairing is going to occur in the near future. This is a shame as one of the best parts of the show was the growing rivalry between Tsurara and Kana. Secondly, it's to hard to suspend your disbelief enough to think that a 7th-grader would really be able to recognize and come to terms with his place in the world at such a young age.
Honestly, if they had made the characters two or three years older--wherein they're rapidly approaching becoming actual adults--it would have made things much easier to accept.
Side question--having watched the OVAs, am I the only one getting a sense of dread that Tsurara isn't going to find a happy ending, just like her mother?
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Shadowed Cola wrote:I brain farted what some of those additions were, I have a note here to remind me, but I forgot to detail what it was, useless damn note.
So I sent you what I have, whatever I forgot, it was nothing but details and a few lines.
OH IT WAS THE YOKAI LOVE INTEREST! I FORGOT TO MENTION HER! >,<
Tsurara = best character.
Too bad things will likely go for her the same way they did for her mother...
Actually gave up on the second season after five episodes as it just seemed too repetitive; much of those focused on Rikuo's grandfather and the formation of the Nura clan...but the three leader's of the Nura clan are all pretty much indistinguishable in terms of appearance and power. Also thrown off by how characters age--or don't--in the show. In the OVA, for example, we see Tsurara join up with Rikuo's father as a young child, while the rest of Rikuo's supporting cast don't look much different as compared to now. Yet by the start of the show she looks to be roughly the same age/size as Rikuo while the other guardians look no different.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Nura question/discussion:
Does the age of the characters help or hurt the show? In my opinion, having the characters be 13 is just too young; first off, it severely hurts the romantic side of the show as you can't really believe that a serious pairing is going to occur in the near future. This is a shame as one of the best parts of the show was the growing rivalry between Tsurara and Kana. Secondly, it's to hard to suspend your disbelief enough to think that a 7th-grader would really be able to recognize and come to terms with his place in the world at such a young age.
Honestly, if they had made the characters two or three years older--wherein they're rapidly approaching becoming actual adults--it would have made things much easier to accept.
Side question--having watched the OVAs, am I the only one getting a sense of dread that Tsurara isn't going to find a happy ending, just like her mother? i'll re-watch the last episode for your first post, I think it just uses a ton of CG, a lot of budget went into this episode. And this post though, the show says it itself: You're an adult at 13 in the Yokai world. How well he's adapting is indeed strange, but it's answerable because his Yokai half seems to have his own will and understanding, and through him he gets most of his growth.
I figured you'd mention the age of adulthood thing. Let me ask this way, then--would the show have been better off if the age of adulthood had been changed to 16?
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Going back and re-watching the entire To Love Ru series while (impatiently) wait for all of the fourth season to be released uncensored. Surprised at how much of a d*ck Rito was at the start of the show. It's also amazing at how subdued the nudity was in the first season--you can tell the nipples were all added post-production and the nudity, as a whole, had a much more playful/teasing vibe than the borderline-hentai of the following seasons.
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Time to try something new: Predicting the End! Ignoring the manga source material (if applicable) I'm going to predict how a show SHOULD end. So first up will be...
High School DxD
I predict that the show will end with the death of either Issei or Rias. Though they could always go in the direction of the super happy joy-joy ending, I don't think they should...because its heart, there is a very strong undercurrent of tragedy guiding the show. Issei, in particular, is a character teetering on the edge of losing control--his powers continue to grow, which (as evidenced in Born) potentially makes him a danger to those around him. Over the course of the show, much has been made of the fact that misfortune follows the Red/White Dragon Emperors and those around them, while at the same time pointing out the fact that dragons seek only to fight against each other without concern for others (which was the reason the angels/demons had to come together to defeat them.) We already know that Issei plans on leaving Rias in the future so that he can be viewed as being her "equal" and to establish himself as a Harem King, and we also know that several other members of the group will follow him when he does so. The show also mentions how people--particularly women--will be drawn to his power as the Red Dragon Emperor, resulting in the double-edged sword of the more Issei's power grows, the more he subverts Rias' ability to lead her family. The show points out several times that it is Issei's doings that have drawn the members together as a family (and not just as servants.)
And this mentions nothing of the fact that Issei still hasn't found peace following Yuma's betrayal. He genuinely loved her; her betrayal has scarred him so deeply to the point that it explains all of his motivations: his desire to form a harem--which satisfies his lustful intentions--allows him to surround himself with pleasurable women while at the same time frees him from having to truly commit (i.e. fall in love) with one person. Asia is probably the closest to Issei on an emotional level, but even their relationship is slightly off. His attitude towards her is driven much more by the desire to protect her (and her innocence) so even though there is a physical attraction between them, Issei is subconsciously taking on more of an "older brother" role as a means of being close to her without having to fall "in love" with her.
As for Rias, the show tells us again and again about how the greatest feature of the Gremory family is the close relationship that they foster with their servants. Rias, in particular, dotes excessively on her family and views all of them as irreplaceable; she has taken on the role of "mother" to every member except for Issei, whom she is obviously in love with. That love, as the last season makes clear, is also a source of great anxiety for Rias as she is resentful of the fact that Issei seemingly only recognizes her as "President" while he constantly draws the attention of the other members. In fact, that anxiety has come to the surface several times already as she and Akeno have openly engaged in battle over Issei's affections, with each skirmish growing more fierce than the previous one. Remember, these two are supposed to be the best of friends and have been together for a long time, but Issei's inclusion has begun to unravel that bond.
In the end, I think one of two things will happen:
1. Issei dies after trying to protect too many people at once or is killed by his fellow Club members after losing control/becoming the Red Dragon Emperor, or
2. Rias will sacrifice herself for one of her club members.
Either way, there SHOULDN'T be a happy ending here.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Going back and re-watching the entire To Love Ru series while (impatiently) wait for all of the fourth season to be released uncensored. Surprised at how much of a d*ck Rito was at the start of the show. It's also amazing at how subdued the nudity was in the first season--you can tell the nipples were all added post-production and the nudity, as a whole, had a much more playful/teasing vibe than the borderline-hentai of the following seasons. It didn't turn hentai until Momo got on board with all her lusts and cravings, and she wants all the other girls to feel as she does and get with Rico- probably all at the same time. And who could forget seasons 3 yuri/**** scenes between Mikan and Blonde Darkness xD
It's really strange watching some of these characters in the first season, particularly Golden Darkness--her mannerisms and voice are noticeably different from later seasons. Even though she's supposed to be the heartless killing machine, she ends up being used in comedy spots and displays some emotion.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:
Before I jump to editing let me respond to this:
Did you marathon all 3 seasons back to back? Because, you're right tragedy is the under-tone, but over-coming that tragedy is the theme. In every instance of some kind of peril, they come together to solve it. They've never once came to a conclusion without involving the entire cast in the struggle, even the Pheonix vs Dragon thing was made possible through the others helping back him up in the party.
The golden theme here, and much to my dismay in Nora, is friendship, family, and love. How caring for another gives you the passion and energy to keep going. Pretty basic stuff for a shojo.
The show never dares goes too far into reality, even end of season 3 with Rias you can out guess the ending easily. And in this regard I can confidently say High School DxD will have a happy ending, we won, and our way of thinking is better then everyone else's because everyone else were bitter vets from the past war not thinking clearly.
It's a puke worthy progression, and I always kinda look at people strange when they say they think High School DxD has a strong story to back the ecchi - it doesn't not even close. The only praise I give it is amazing pacing, but season 2 has it's up and downs even in that regard.
ISsei wasn't in love with Yuna, either. The reason he's hurt is because for the first time, a girl talked to him. His first experience with a woman that felt so warm and kind, was only given to him to hurt and use him. Before she met him, it was already his dream to have a harem, and it's my opinion Yuna made him rethink that, that maybe one girl is enough if she's special. So you made a good connection here, I just see it differently. It emboldened his desires, made them more clear to him, but most importantly, made him realize it was impossible. That he was a nobody. And Rias gave him back his sense of self-worth.
And I'll assume someone in the cast does die based on your last paragraph - the show will have tragedy, and the ending will have it's highest tragedy, probably the death of the neko girl, the kitten, or all of the above. Rias and our heroes hearts then unite, combining dragon with demon.
Go back and re-watch the scene with Yuma (after she removes Asia's Sacred Gear)--Issei clearly states that he truly loved her and, given the entire focus of the third season, it's quite obvious that he hasn't been able to move past her betrayal (note the very opening scene of the season, even before Loki's curse.)
I agree that the show will likely shoot for the happy ending, but that would be a shame. Yes, I've binged all three seasons and it's amazing to see how subtly the show has set the potential up to pull the rug out from under the viewer and go with a much darker tone...I just don't think they'll do it, unfortunately. So far, Issei has managed to escape without suffering any real consequences for his actions, which is severely limiting his character's development. It's one thing to want to protect everyone...and another thing entirely if doing so will actually put someone at risk. That's why I'm hoping we haven't seen the last of Loki: the show desperately needs a villain that utilizes his brains instead of pure strength to pose a threat to the chemistry of the group. Someone that can actually force Issei to mature as a character...
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Finished all 26 episodes of To Love Ru and should finish up Motto tonight; the difference in animation quality between the two seasons is amazing. Don't think I've done a review of those two seasons but I'll probably throw together a series Re-wind Review after I watch/fap to the third season (yet again.)
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Just watched Motto To Love Ru #29...still my favorite episode (Rito's "date" with Risa.)
Question: The final scene is of Risa sitting alone on her bed in the dark, with her back turned to the camera, when she lets out a sound. What do you take the sound to be? Is it Risa laughing at herself (in keeping with her jokester attitude) or is it actually the start of her crying, now that she realizes she has (seemingly unrequited) feelings for Rito?
Amazing how one little scene can add so much to a character that's largely used as little more than comedic relief...
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Re-wind Review:
To Love Ru
Original score -- n/a
Updated score -- 6/10
Hmm...this season did not age well. The animation is rather plain and the colors have a washed-out look to them, though that could just be a result of the gratuitous "lens flare" effect to conceal most of the nudity. I hate to say it, but for almost the entire season Rito is a basically a whiny b*tch that fails to endear himself to the viewer. Worse, Lala is downright annoying as the effervescent ditz that constantly causes trouble for Rito. 80% of the season is basically Lala causing problems for Rito with the inevitable result being that he falls onto a female character in an embarrassing position.
What saves the season is the fact that, right around the eighth or ninth episode, you start to see the other characters enter the picture. Things start off with Kotegawa (by far the prettiest of the harem candidates) trying to uphold the school's morals in light of the chaos that constantly surrounds Rito, followed shortly thereafter by the appearance of Golden Darkness. Both characters bring an interesting dynamic to the show and mark the starting point of Rito's legendary harem; it is Rito's interactions with the two that you can start to see an actual character begin to develop and take hold (even if it is the generic "good guy" persona.)
Fortunately, the final two episodes are great and allow for Rito to stand out, though at the same time it also brings into focus the power his personality holds over those around him and you begin to get the sense of true friendship beginning to build amongst the characters. It's also one of the rare times that you can sense an overall story coming into play, as much of the season exists to thrust Rito into one comedic scenario after another with little concern for telling an actual story.
Motto To Love Ru
Original Score -- n/a
Updated Score --7/10
It takes a while to get used to this season's format: each episode generally consists of three separate short stories. Also, characters such as Celine, Momo and Nana suddenly appear on the show without explanation (and Oshizu is now in possession of an actual body.) The animation is much, much improved over the first season (hooray for actual nipples!!!) with bright, vivid colors and much sharper characters.
Rito begins to grow as a character (though his constant shouting when he's embarrassed gets tiresome) as he struggles to come to terms with the fact that he's grown to care for Lala despite still viewing Haruna as the love of his life. Haruna finally gets the chance to stand as her own character and not just serve as the object of Rito's affections, and Lala steadily grows into a genuinely kind-hearted person instead of the ditz from season one. Much of this season actually centers around the growing friendship between Lala and Haruna, which in turn sets the wheels in motion for the third season.
Once again, it is Kotegawa's character that stands out as she best epitomizes the show's delicate balance of humor and emotional development: she is the first of the harem candidates (outside of Lala and Haruna) to realize how deeply she cares about--and loves--Rito. Though her visions of the two of them existing as a married couple raising a family are presented as a joke, it also shows that Kotegawa is thinking much more maturely about what the future holds; whereas the other characters have a short-sighted vision of being romantic with Rito, she is actually imagining a long-term future with him.
Momo and Nana play off of each other wonderfully as constantly sparring sisters, while at the same time serving as great tools to further expand upon Rito's popularity: right from the start, Momo has her eyes set on Rito and she's constantly vying for his attention. Nana, on the other hand, doesn't understand what all of the fuss is about and wants Rito to prove why everyone's not crazy for liking him.
This season also marks the emergence of Golden Darkness as an actual character and not a comedic prop. She is, in many ways, the ultimate test of Rito's kindness and acceptance of others; his "winning over" of her comes about slowly and it is interesting watching her struggle with her own (newly-discovered) feelings . A standout moment of the season is when she asks Rito to kiss her--his response is both sweet and disappointing. It's Rito, in a nutshell.
Once again, the season finishes on a high note as Haruna and Lala come to terms with their feelings for Rito and what that means for their friendship.
SoTa--I remember you mentioning that Mikan is your favorite character: I'm amazed at how little she actually seems to impact these first two seasons. She's seemingly always on the periphery of the show but never the true focus (aside from a short episode that hints at the possibility of her becoming a harem candidate in the future.)
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Ayuzawa wrote:I was browsing around on Kissanime and saw this new anime:
http://aoh.fastcache.me/media/thumbs/massets/1349747996_76.jpg
Is it me or does it not look exactly like Rumbling Hearts...
http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/23900000/rumbling-hearts-rumbling-hearts-23934602-630-473.jpg
http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Rumbling_Hearts_5220.jpg
http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/5/10227.jpg
O.o Because it is, sorta. It's one of the worst shows in anime, lol.
Cough cough *DearS* cough cough *Kampfer* cough cough
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So, did anyone catch this week's episode of South Park? Hilarious (but loving) take-down of the yaoi genre!
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Re-wind Review:
Nisekoi: False Love
Original score -- 8/10
Updated score -- 9/10
Man, what a great show. Having watched the Monogatari series, I can say that I "get" the animation style now, and found the characters to be quite beautiful this time around. Still have a soft spot for poor Seishiro but man, Chitoge really grew on me this viewing; a truly epic tsundere character that rivals Taiga in terms of going from "loathsome character" to "damn, I hope everything works out for her."
Still an amazing feat to not only pull off the Romeo and Juliet theme with characters that initially despise each other, but to do so by throwing in a harem angle, to boot. Much like in Toradora!, it's fun watching a fire and ice combo come together as a result of actually being around each other and letting their relationship develop over time and it serves as a wonderful contrast to the other relationship tropes that the series plays with (i.e. the crush, the swooning maiden and the obsessive lover.)
Ruri and Shuu make for wonderful supporting characters that do a solid job of driving much of the plot forward while serving as tools for comedic relief.
One of those rare shows that gets better the second time around, I'm getting ready to binge through season two and see if it stands up to my lofty review after a second viewing.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:So, did anyone catch this week's episode of South Park? Hilarious (but loving) take-down of the yaoi genre! I watched it, and laughed. Wonder what else will pop up, I've been waiting for a south park attack on titan parody.
I'm amazed at how they've managed to keep an actual storyline running throughout the season and somehow find a way to tie it all together.
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Nisekoi: (Second season of Nisekoi: False Love)
Original score -- 8/10
Updated score -- 8/10
Whereas the first season was all about building up the love triangle between Raku, Chitoge and Kosaki, this season takes a much more light-hearted, comedic approach and focuses mainly on how Raku is able to collect a harem. At the same time, we also see the deepening of his relationship with Chitoge and a glimpse into Raku's and Kosaki's past. For me, though, the highlight is still episode ten in which Raku desperately tries to find a way of helping his best friend, Shu, come to terms with the fact that Shu's love interest is getting married; not only does it show that Raku's kindness isn't limited to just girls, it also highlights the reality facing Seishiro and her interest in Raku. Whereas every other episode in the season is a reaffirmation of the power of love and the happiness it can bring, episode ten confronts the bittersweet sting of learning that your love may go unanswered. It's best to view this season as somewhat of a side-story to the main plot (the locket and keys) otherwise you'll likely feel frustrated at the lack of real story development; this season is all about further exploring the interpersonal relationships of the group and not with telling a singular story.
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So, fapservice has a collection of pics from the next uncensored volume of TLR: Darkness 2nd. Hot damn, the show just keeps pushing the limits further and further.
Also, naked Nemesis = smoking hot.
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Kail Mako wrote:Yo Everything Dies, do you have a MAL? You should post some of your reviews on there. Some real top tier stuff.
MAL?
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I-Shayz-I wrote:So I just watched Overlord from last season and omg they actually managed to get a MMO anime right for once.
The "I'm gonna need to cast all my buffs before we start the battle" scene was what drew me in to the show.
https://youtu.be/6dxICJHd518
My favorite part is just how overpowered he is compared to everything
There's another scene where the enemy uses an 8th tier god crystal on him, and he simply remarks "Ah yes, so this is what it feels like to take damage!"
Be sure to go back and read through the debate that SoTa and I were having about the show (probably 10-15 pages ago) and give us your take.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:R
SoTa--I remember you mentioning that Mikan is your favorite character: I'm amazed at how little she actually seems to impact these first two seasons. She's seemingly always on the periphery of the show but never the true focus (aside from a short episode that hints at the possibility of her becoming a harem candidate in the future.) I would go as far to say they weren't sure themselves in season 1 how far to include her in screen time. They eventually give her a single episode giving her some depth in season 1, and another in season 2, and then plays bestie to Blonde Darkness as her main role. Mom turns her into her own character.. Once she starts branching off and discovering herself more like we originally thought would happen when in season 1 she rejects a boy who asks her out, she really comes out as being more mature and dependable then pretty much all of the other girls. She has a clear mind and resolve, where a lot of the other characters of the show actually often annoy me *Run, dammit, Run, I want to like you, but the show itself doesn't.* Even Momo and Nana with some of there stupid antics and wait for fans service to happen first solutions. it's painful watching contrived scenes that make great character seem like idiots. And thankfully Mikan's lack of screen time means lack of that non-sense, but she's likely to take a greater and greater role, she's been concreted as the single most important person in Rito's life, so even if she does go with someone else, she's already won, lol. Mikan is best girl. Deserves way more air time.
I think it was fapservice that mentioned Mikan is the only female character you never actually see naked (i.e. nipples) in the show.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Because she's in elementary.
She acts like a senior in high school, but yea....
Also I think i fixed team speak, what devices do you guys use?
Thinking that this year's Christmas present to myself may just be everything I need to Skype...
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Shadowed Cola wrote:This is where most people draw the line of difference between Anime and more mature content, like whatGÇÖs typically found on HBO.
I wish HBO would get back into animation (well, anime.) I remember when the Spawn cartoon was shown--such a badass show that didn't shy away from the violence and nudity.
*sigh*
Haven't found any interesting shows to watch for now, so I just re-watched Is it Wrong to Pick up Girls... and am about halfway through Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero; it's absolutely amazing how you can have two genuinely "good" MCs be so totally different. Bell exemplifies childhood innocence and hard work while Akki exemplifies the opposite: jaded and cocky. Yet they both have that kindhearted inner core that compels them to help others.
Come to think of it...how awesome would it be if Akki started showing up in other anime shows, given his ability to visit other worlds?
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Not-so-patiently waiting for this season's shows to conclude so that I can binge watch them. Can't stand the thought of juggling 4/5 shows each week and trying to keep track of what was happening.
Did watch the first episode of Seven Deadly Sins yesterday. OMG...the show is absolutely f*cking terrible. Everything--the horrible animation style, lame attempts at humor, etc.--is simply awful.
I need to find something to watch and fast...I'm doing all of my exercises while watching anime and I've managed to drop about four inches from my waist since May...
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Episodes 3 & 4 of TLR: Darkness 2nd are finally uncensored.
Yup...Nemesis is pretty damn sexy:)
But it's still all about Momo!!!
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Kail Mako wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Not-so-patiently waiting for this season's shows to conclude so that I can binge watch them. Can't stand the thought of juggling 4/5 shows each week and trying to keep track of what was happening.
Did watch the first episode of Seven Deadly Sins yesterday. OMG...the show is absolutely f*cking terrible. Everything--the horrible animation style, lame attempts at humor, etc.--is simply awful.
I need to find something to watch and fast...I'm doing all of my exercises while watching anime and I've managed to drop about four inches from my waist since May... Anime De Training Ex!
Seriously...if I'm just going to be sitting on my @ss while I watch anime for hours on end I figured I might as well do something useful. Top of the hour means it's time for a smoke, followed by a set on the rowing machine (125 today, adding 5 to each set per day from here on out) while I watch. Repeat each hour on the hour.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Anime should do more crops-over, period. xxxHolic and Tsubasa's cross overs were some of the best moments, and both shows should seriously continue.
In fact, I should re-watch Tsubasa and xxxHolic.
Is it just me, or do the floor bosses in DanMachi look an awful lot like the Titans in AoT? Not to mention the giant wall that surrounds the town...
The anime Megaverse exists!
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Just watched the first two episodes of Sword Art Online. So far I'm unimpressed, but I'll give it another couple of episodes to catch my interest.
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Aww, yeah...just got my DanMachi wall scroll to go along with my two Momo ones. Still have space (and a nail) on the wall to hang one last scroll. I'll post links to the possibilities later.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:I also finished Testament of a Sister Devi s1l:
I do love it, really, I do, but if you took out the ecchi, would it still be a good show?
I wouldn't think so, and that blue hair chick mimic personality annoys me endlessly.
I'm actually re-watching it right now. Love this show (and it doesn't hurt that it's sexy as hell.) I actually enjoy the story and have high hopes for the second season; hopefully they don't try and bring in too many characters and go for the grand harem trope and instead focus on developing the characters they already have. Maria is hands-down the best character.
And it looks as though the Wiki page explains who the nurse actually is, so I'm assuming that this gets addressed in season 2. Hope you watched the OVA, because she steals the show.
Still my favorite ending scene to a show (when Jin makes his displeasure known to the Demon Lord for targeting his son.)
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Shadowed Cola wrote:
Testament story has too many convenient quirks in the good guys favors, just so they can keep the school-life living together scenario.
True, but it's necessary for the harem aspect of the show. It also allows for the "strengthening of the bonds" to happen with regularity (and in privacy.)
Shadowed Cola wrote:That demon could of just put a ice shard while they pee'd in the school at any time, and Maria was supposedly working for the bad guys, but how does that make sense? How did the red head get away in the first place then? Wasn't it the demon who attacked her Maria was working for? Why did she run instead of handing her over and protecting her mother?
My understanding was that the villain kidnapped Maria's mother after she saved Mio. Either way, Zolgear is now directly threatening her mother's life, hence Maria's decision to betray Mio. That said, her intervention prevents Zolgear from having his way with Mio, which would have killed her due to the curse.
Shadowed Cola wrote:And then we found out those two parents actually ran an orphanage - where the **** did those kids go, lol.
Considering that Mio doesn't recognize Lars despite their being classmates, I think it's safe to assume that the parents were no longer running an orphanage when they were entrusted with caring for Mio.
Shadowed Cola wrote:which makes kinda sense, look at the blue hair girl, she's as stupid as they come. She just mimics and wants what the other girls have already done, her only real identity trait is stealing everyone else's, and she's ******* useless in a fight.
She's had feelings for Basara longer than anyone. She isn't trying to "steal" him--she's trying to get close to him again after having been separated. She also realizes that the master-servant pact enables Basara to grow stronger in power, which is why she demands to follow through with the same routine as Mio. She isn't mimicking so much as trying to do what she can to help the others out. I'd also argue that she's anything but useless in a fight, seeing as to how she's up against vastly stronger enemies most of the time (Takashi and his special spear, Zolgear and Lars.)
Shadowed Cola wrote:Maria is apparently OP as ****, but has been hiding this fact until now because apparently she always worked for the bad guys.
And the show confuses what the neutral faction in the demons is or who they are. The last boss guy was apparently a member, so can you really trust the rest? What if they only fell in line because of the immense power of the previous king?
They blur the lines, never really throwing us a bone on what's going on around them, because they're too busy getting naked or talking random crap.
Maria's ability was supposedly limited in its usage, as I recall, and was also supposed to be her trump card against Zolgear.
The show also mentions that it was Wilbert's power that kept the radical demons (I don't believe Zolgear was mentioned as a moderate) in line; once he died, the moderates were removed from power in favor of the current Demon Lord and people such as Zolgear, who wants power for himself.
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Prison School has the first two uncensored episodes out. Definitely didn't expect to see a girl's backdoor...NTTAWWT.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Fair points, Everything.
But the Blue Hair girl, there's no defending her character. It's because of her background with the hero that she makes no sense. Even if she was feeling left behind even though she feels a strong bond, you don't replicate what others are already doing.
And it's not just something she does once, or even twice. But time and time again, she sees another girl do something, and now she wants too. She lacks any real independent thought, and her only rebellious actions shouldn't of needed time to occur - the entire reason she became strong was to help him. Here's her opportunity, and she didn't know what to do. Because she's borderline the worst childhood friend I have ever seen.
Poorly designed, fleshed, and her motivations don't actually motivate her. Originally they do when she confronted Mio at the start - then goes downhill quick the more she's explained.
I love every other character, I really do, even the Demon is awesome, but the blue hair chick ruins the show with her presence.
Again, I'll disagree. Where she shows initiative:
-hugging Basara in front of the class after he introduces himself
-taking him to the coffee shop
-coming to Mio's aid after she runs away
-asking Basara out on a date
-using the sleeping powder on Basara
-going against the Hero clan and trying to protect Mio and Maria
-wanting to form a contract with Basara
-demanding that her contract by the same type as Mio
-staying behind to help their escape from the monster
I think what you're focusing on are almost exclusively her inter-personal relationships. It's clear that the show intends for her to be something of a "blank slate" character (think most any AI girl in an anime) that doesn't know how to express her feelings; however, I'd argue that she's much closer to Maria in terms of personality--she clearly has the hots for Basara (even mentioning that their hugs in the past were little more than an excuse to have Basara fondle her rear) and seems to take enjoyment out of teasing Mio with that fact. So whereas you dismiss her actions as mimicry, I see them as devious attempts at "one-upmanship" to woo Basara over to her. Look no further than when she finds out about Mio's contract--Mio is obviously embarrassed by the situation while Yuki gets excited and looks forward to such an interaction...and doesn't hesitate to let Mio know how eager she is to be doing that sort of thing with Basara.
Honestly, I think the problem stems from the fact that Yuki just isn't given a clear personality of her own. The show treats her as little more than the rival lover when it comes to dealing with the other members of the harem (though Maria is more than happy to encourage her.) In the end, the biggest problem may be the simple fact that Maria already owns the "sexy troublemaker" role and Yuki is left with the scraps.
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Review Time!
Owari no Seraph (Seraph of the End)
6/10
Vampires/Demons/Fantasy/Action
Plot: Disaster strikes the Earth as a virus wipes out almost everyone over the age of 13. Those (un)lucky enough to survive find themselves thrust into a new world in which they're hunted by terrifying monsters...in addition to vampires! Yuichiro, an orphan at the time the virus struck, spent four years alongside his fellow orphans living as "cattle" to feed vampires; along with his best friend Mikaela, the two led their friends in a desperate attempt to escape the vampires but are caught. Only Yuichiro escapes. Finally free of the vampire city, Yuichiro is taken in by the human survivors and joins up with Japan's Imperial Demon Army. For four years he trains and attends school and now, at the age of 16, his dream is finally at hand--to take revenge on all of the vampires of the world.
Theme: The inherent cruelty and kindness of humanity.
Finally, a show that matches the emo-ness of Attack on Titan. It centers on Yuichiro's never-ending desire for vengeance against those that oppressed him and killed his "family." Unfortunately, much of the show focuses on the exact opposite of that: the army's attempts at turning Yuichiro from a loose cannon into a reliable teammate. As such, you can expect to see the requisite fellow teammates (that all carry some sort of tragic past designed to elicit sympathy from the viewer) introduced over time, and almost always finding themselves butting heads with the stubborn Yuichiro.
The vampires make for great enemies in that they're far stronger than the humans. Not only that, the show briefly touches upon brief moments of vampire society in effort to "humanize" them; you get the strong sense that not everything is right in the vampire world and that their actions may well be driven by survival more than anything. That said, the overwhelming arrogance they typically display leaves them a bit flat in terms of characterization.
The show is fortunate enough to end strongly. Though the "ending" is wide-open, it does enough to hint at a larger storyline that is hopefully being addressed in the second season (currently airing) and promises plenty of intrigue and the further obfuscation of which side is truly "good" or "evil."
Unfortunately, the show largely ignores the most intriguing character of them all-- Asuramaru, the demon that inhabits Yuichiro's sword. She is, in many ways, the personification of Yuichiro's desire for revenge: a being opposed to love and fond of desire, she frequently visits Yuichiro in his dreams to communicate with him (and possibly convince him to allow her to take over his body.) However, as the show goes on you can sense that Asuramaru may actually have a fondness for Yuichiro...despite the late revelation that she is, in fact, frightened of the power lurking inside of him.
And no review of this show would be complete without the heavily implied yaoi relationship happening between Yuichiro and Mikaela. If the show was aiming for a "best friends/brothers forever" vibe, they completely whiffed. Their relationship comes across more as "Will the separated lovers ever be reunited?" Make of that what you will.
Art is decent and at times gory. Characters are generally cute but by no means attractive (though a few of the vampires are noteworthy.) Music is largely forgettable. No actual nudity is shown and only the slightest bit of ecchi humor.
Verdict: Watchable if you're out of shows to watch (like me.) Worth throwing onto the bottom of your queue.
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Kail Mako wrote:
Dude, didn't you hear? Kill La Kill saved anime. It saved it.
As for the Monogatari series? I want to watch it, but there's just so much to go through, and I don't really have the time for that.
Was I the only person that didn't enjoy Kill La Kill?
As for Monogatari...give it a shot. It took me about five or six episodes to really get into it...and then I went watched the rest of the series. Some really great characters and the ultimate "sexy teeth brushing" scene!
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Well, today just got real sh*tty. Going to have to take my dog to the vet tomorrow morning and have her put down. Had her for 15 years...but she just fell down the stairs. Pretty sure she had a stroke/seizure as she's completely disoriented and I don't think she can see at all anymore.
Manly tears are being shed, I assure you.
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Just got home from work. Am I a bad person for wishing that my dog had died while I was gone? Now I'm just waiting for my ex to drop off a leash so I can take her up to the vet. Too much of a puss to be in the room with her when she's euthanized. Was planning on burying her in the backyard but it's too cold and the ground's too hard to do it, so I'm just having her cremated and I'll take the ashes.
Started re-watching Yamada-kun and the 7 Witches to try and cheer myself up. Have to be strong when I pick up my girls tonight...
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Back home. Never got the leash so I had to carry her like a baby. Just barely made it through paying the bill without bawling.
...you know, in my 35 years of life...this is the first time I've actually truly been "alone."
Think I need to re-watch TLR:Darkness and let Momo lift my spirits.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Back home. Never got the leash so I had to carry her like a baby. Just barely made it through paying the bill without bawling.
...you know, in my 35 years of life...this is the first time I've actually truly been "alone."
Think I need to re-watch TLR:Darkness and let Momo lift my spirits. You aren't alone, we're just too far away, lol. get Skype damn you!
Christmas, man.
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Shadowed Cola wrote:Did several green screen tests - all successes! Green screening really adds to the videos, I'm really looking forward to adding this into the projects
I'm now looking into stop-motion pictures as a cheaper way to add animations. But won't be exploring this too deeply.
What I want from you guys is a list of shows you'd like to see my 'opinion' on, and a list of shows you'd like to see critically done.
Obvious shows for opinions:
To Love Ru
High School DxD
Shuffle!
Rosario+Vampire
Queen's Blade
Toradora!
Mayo Chiki
Maken-ki
Familiar of Zero
(Basically, anything ecchi-related)
Critical reviews:
Monogatari series
Attack on Titan
Ladies vs. Butlers
Haganai
I Couldn't Become a Hero...
Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls...
Knights of Sidonia
No Game No Life
Welcome to the NHK
11 Eyes
Charlotte
Music video ideas:
"Mein Blut" for vampire shows such as Owari no Seraph/Strike the Blood/etc.
"Kann denn Liebe Sunde sein?" for any and all loli characters
"Whose Fist is this Anyway?" for One Punch Man/Fist of the North Star
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SoTa PoP wrote:Downloading To Luv Ru S1 for review/commentary :3
And with this new editor - I'm kinda drooling.
It...doesn't hold up very well.
You'll be amazed at how different Golden Darkness was originally compared to now.
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SoTa PoP wrote:Everything, hurry and get a voice app or something so we can watch a show together xD
I've been watching random movies with John instead of watching anime with you guys <\3
Just splurged and bought Fallout 4. Too bad the installation is taking like an hour...
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SoTa PoP wrote:Everything Dies wrote:SoTa PoP wrote:Everything, hurry and get a voice app or something so we can watch a show together xD
I've been watching random movies with John instead of watching anime with you guys <\3 Just splurged and bought Fallout 4. Too bad the installation is taking like an hour... If you had a PS4 we could of hooked up there Q.Q I just got BO3 and Tales of Z. Tales of Z is damn good, the cast, a bit cliched, is still very enjoyable, and you can see all the western influence stories effecting this one.
I do have a PS4. I just don't have a headset/camera...
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Kaze Eyrou wrote:Kail Mako wrote:Anyway, I still have a PS3. Since both the PS3, and the PS4 use the PSN, I'm fairly certain we should be able to connect over that. I mean, I do have you on my friends list. Though, something that's interesting is that it doesn't alert me to when you're online. I don't know if the same is true for you, but if you ever notice I'm on go ahead and message me, and we'll see if we can set up a chatroom. I don't have your guy's PSNs. Send me friend requests? EDIT: Oh derp, I can look you guys up.
My PSN is: unolibby
*sniff* They were such great dogs.
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Ghost Kaisar wrote:Shadowed Cola wrote:
What I want from you guys is a list of shows you'd like to see my 'opinion' on, and a list of shows you'd like to see critically done.
*ahem* Lets have you do some of the off beat ones. Kara no Kyoukai (All of the episodes must be watched in AIRING order). CANAAN Jyu-oh-Sei Speed Grapher Samurai Champloo Blood+ Legend of Legendary Heroes (Ryner is my spirit animal) And some non-off beat ones Elfen Lied Fate/Zero Fate/Stay-Night UBW Noragami Trigun Darker than Black Oh, and I want both opinion and critically done. Remain unbiased if possible.
Man, I remember watching Speed Grapher when it was showing on IFC. Hell Girl was the next anime that they showed.
And Elfen Lied, man...that show was brutal. First time watching an anime and thinking, "Holy sh*t! I can't believe they show that!"
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SoTa PoP wrote:Cute girls being massacred for no reason - why don't we get more of this?
Have you watched Another? Basically sums up the plot!
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Re-watched TLR:Darkness and the first four uncensored episodes of Second; it's amazing to see how the show got it "right" and made Rito the fulcrum of events--BUT NOT THE MAIN CHARACTER. The ever-increasing harem candidates are the focus of the show and I have to admit, they're a fascinating group. Rito finally gets some depth when given the chance to actually spend some one-on-one time with the girls (and not simply stumble blindly from one sexy moment to the next) and it greatly helps to "humanize" the characters. Really interested to see how his relationship with Nana develops moving forward...
Unofficial counter--no less than five candidates have realized that they love Rito by this point.
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Toradora #1...though I haven't seen the four above it.
Would add Kimi no Iru Machi (A Town Where You Live) to the list. It's a take-no-prisoners look at the highs and lows of being in love.
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Posted - 2015.11.22 00:38:00 -
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Fristname Family name wrote:just finished first season for boku wa tomodachi ga sukunai (neighbors club, the one where they are trying to make friends) gonna watch the next season in the next week i think cause from now till late January i'm off school :D
As soon as you finish let us know what you think Sora's true feelings/intentions are; SoTa and I had a nice little conversation about whether her intentions are romantic or not.
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Posted - 2015.11.22 00:42:00 -
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So...between Disgaea 5 (just beat the main storyline, meaning I'm only just scratching the surface of the game) and Fallout 4 (Skyrim...in the future!!!) I haven't been watching much anime. Will turn on an episode while I exercise so right now I'm re-watching the uncensored episodes of Monster Musume.
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Kail Mako wrote:Episode 7 of Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid airs, and collectively the world goes, I ******* KNEW IT!
Waiting for the season to finish before I watch it. Fapservice has been doing a review of each episode and things certainly look bouncy--err, interesting.
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Fristname Family name wrote:SoTa PoP wrote:Everything Dies wrote:Kail Mako wrote:Episode 7 of Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid airs, and collectively the world goes, I ******* KNEW IT! Waiting for the season to finish before I watch it. Fapservice has been doing a review of each episode and things certainly look bouncy--err, interesting. Same here on this one. Checked out episode one, dropped it for later. Echo's need to be enjoyed.... fully. wait is it worth? i saw it on kiss anime when randomly going through the lists of anime there and thought about it, should i got add it?
If you're not at work/in public, go to fapservice.com and take a quick peek. Did I mention the (actual) giant boobs?
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Planning on watching the uncensored Triage X episodes to celebrate Turkey Day. Before that, though, I'm re-watching one of the most blatantly ecchi shows of them all--Maken-Ki! Oh, the things I would do to that nurse...
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Posted - 2015.11.26 20:22:00 -
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Kissanime is down again...
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Radiant Pancake3 wrote:Yay!... Currently finishing my 300th Anime....it was going to be Death Note (For as long as I put that off (3 years))
But then someone got me into Rosario + Vampire... So, I'm finishing that...
Rosario + Vampire was one of my first animes, and the first harem comedy that I watched. Sad to say that it doesn't hold up well, but damn...that succubus.
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Ghost Kaisar wrote:I-Shayz-I wrote:
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou (this surprised me)
Not gonna lie, this anime hit me the hardest out of any I've watched. I watched this show during my second semester freshman year in college, when I damn near almost failed out due to taking on too much at once along with other problems. Jesus Christ this show hit home. I also credit it with giving me a large push to where I am today. Life sucks and doesn't work out every now and then. Even if you try hard. Even if you want it bad. All you can do is nut up, stand up, and try again.
Watched four or five episodes before bailing. People in the comments section were very emotional about the show and I just didn't have it in me to go on an emotional rollercoaster; just give me big, bouncy laughs.
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Posted - 2015.12.03 22:09:00 -
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Strike the Blood OVA is out and damn, does it deliver! Oh, and it actually kicks off a story that should continue in the second OVA.
How great is it to have a princess that's down with a threesome?
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Posted - 2015.12.06 00:31:00 -
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Kissanime is back (and has now moved to .to, as in Tonga) so I checked out next season's upcoming shows to bookmark. So far:
Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! (Seems to be in a similar vein as DanMachi)
Musaigen no Phantom World (Cute girls = possible harem situation?)
Sadly, the only "new" ecchi series announced appears to be Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut but hey, it's got the awesome ecchi + harem combo going for it.
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Posted - 2015.12.07 21:48:00 -
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Kail Mako wrote:Do you guys watch shows as they air, or do you prefer to wait until they've finished airing, and marathon them?
Wait and marathon. Can't juggle a bunch of shows at one time and hope to keep the characters straight.
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TLR:D2 is being awfully nice and releasing two BluRays this month. Just caught episodes 5 & 6 uncensored and damn, with Nemesis they finally have a true adversary for Momo. Their battles for Rito's attention should be epic!
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Enlightened Cola wrote:Everything Dies wrote:TLR:D2 is being awfully nice and releasing two BluRays this month. Just caught episodes 5 & 6 uncensored and damn, with Nemesis they finally have a true adversary for Momo. Their battles for Rito's attention should be epic! 6 episodes out? Guess it's time to give it a look. Waiting on S2 Testament uncensored before watching, as well. And Valkyrie or w/e it's called that Funimation picked up, it's worse then queens blade, isn't it? I may just skip it.
Nemesis is freakin' awesome as a "villain" and the perfect foil for Momo. You'll definitely enjoy episode 6 as Momo's antics lead to a Rito/Mikan bath scene (no Mikan nips, unlike the manga) and you finally get the clear sense that Mikan is jealous of the other girls (particularly Momo) getting all of the attention from Rito.
Can't wait for Burst, either--I'm actually re-watching the first season as I do my exercises. Goal was to be down to 250 by the end of the year and I'm already at 246 after losing three pounds last week. Anime is saving my life
As for Valkyrie...just glance at the fapservice compilations and decide if you want to watch it. I'm definitely going to give a go!
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Kail Mako wrote:Fristname Family name wrote:;-; not actually crying, but i really want to honestly. Just wont come out (go ahead make a joke if you want :P)
gotta watch
He is my master
Yuri Yuri season 2
Non Non Biyori
1 more of the garden of sinners movies, or 2 i don't know, but man that 2 hour one was the death of me _-_ recently ive been too fidgety to sit still and watch a few hours of anime at a time, like with kimi i watched a ep or 2 a day amazingly, rather than 4-6eps a day. Take your list, throw it out a window, and just watch Non Non Biyori 4 times. There's a reason it sits at the top of every anime I've ever seen. Well, you can watch Yuru Yuri as well. That was good too. Gekkan Shojo Nozaki-Kun (Monthly Girls Nozaki-Kun) A shoujo comedy about a girl who tries to confess to a mangaka. She totally screws up, and ends up becoming his assistant. This one was absolutely hilarious. A shoujo about a guy who writes shoujo mangas, means that this anime is basically just a huge parody of the genre. Taking conventional tropes, and turning them on their sides. Honestly, I was skeptical when my brother recommended this one, but I ended up liking it. With a charming cast of characters, very well done art, and an OP that is funkier than any OP should legally be allowed to be, I'd say that this should definitely go on your list of anime to watch if you haven't seen it already.
Thought about watching Gekkan but wasn't sure what to expect. Guess I'll give it a try after such a glowing review.
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Posted - 2015.12.11 12:03:00 -
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Couple more shows that I've bookmarked for the winter season:
Dagashi Kashi
Koukaku no Pandora
Luck & Logic
Shoujo-tachi wa Kouya wo Mezasu
Still a notable lack of ecchi series...
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Re-watching Irregular at Magic High School (watched 19 episodes yesterday) and two things still stand out to me about this show:
1. The MC is a certifiable badazz. Form his incredible combat skills to his amazing intellect, he is so awesomely OP that it's amazing the show is able to keep you in suspense at all...and yet, when you combine his qualities with his emotional detachment from everything (aside from his insane dedication to his sister) you end up with a character that you're dying to see go b*lls-out in an actual fight, even though you know he's going to win in the end. Best badazz MC alongside the MC of Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero and Grisaia.
2. This is a harem show...that lacks an actual harem. I'm still amazed at how easily the show introduces potential love interests for the MC and then quietly pairs them off with other characters. My God, girls are actually attracted to more than one guy in the entire school! Shocking! I just love how an emotionally distant/crippled MC is somehow able to serve as the focal point that an impressively large cast of characters revolves around without it feeling as though relationships are being "forced" onto the viewer for the sake of plot points.
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Kail Mako wrote: Is it that good? I considered watching Irregular, but didn't know if it was any good. I was especially turned off because I hate harems.
I'd give it a solid 8/10 after re-watching it. Don't let the harem aspects fool you--romance isn't a major feature for the MC (and is generally left to the massive supporting cast.) The main focus is the relationship between the MC and his sister; I admit to being turned off by her "smitten" attitude towards him at first, but as the show goes on you begin to understand the reasons for why she's fond/protective of him, even if the full/"main" story is kept largely secret (maybe there'll be a second season?) Either way, it's a blast to watch an MC that's clearly stronger than everyone else tries his hardest to keep his abilities (and identity) secret from everyone else, while at the same time dedicating his life to the sole duty of protecting his sister.
Honestly, I'd love to have convo with people that have seen the show and discuss Tatsuya's relationship with his sister.
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Episodes 7 & 8 of Darkness 2nd are out. A bit silly, to be honest, but we finally see some progress made with Rin as a potential harem candidate. Show really seems to be struggling with an identity at this point--do they go with the blatant harem silliness of the first two seasons, or do they go with the sexy, sexy darker tone of the third season?
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Enlightened Cola wrote:Toradora christmas episodes would be my top choice, Atiim.
None of the other shows really come to memory besides the one's I listed earlier. I just know they did do a christmas episode. Heck, even Kiss x Sis had a christmas episode, lol.
Invaders of the Rokujyoma also has a sweet Christmas episode; think it was the final episode.
So...the DxD Born OVA is out. Finally get to see the reappearance of Riser and find out what's been happening to him in the six months after he was defeated by Issei. But you don't care about that, do you? No, what's more important is the massive amount of bouncing plot: well fear not, not only do you see the usual suspects (i.e. Issei's entire harem) go topless, you also get the bonus of Ravel (Riser's little sister) and the *ahem* well-developed Rossweisse. It's a silly, predictable episode that's gratuitous for the point of being gratuitous...but it's also nice to see that they haven't forgotten events from the beginning of the show.
December's only half-over and there's still so much more uncensored goodness to look forward to!
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Enlightened Cola wrote:I'm getting ready to marathon To Luv Ru all over again, but first, to catch up on this season!
And I seriously need to finish Your Lie In April someday....
It pains me to say it...but you can probably skip the first two seasons of TLR and just start with the OVAs of the second season.
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Man, what a (fun? strange? entertaining?) trip this has been with all of you Dust/anime lovers. Hopefully SoTa will get Anime Grinder back up and running in the near future so that I can once again tout the virtues of MonMusu, proclaim that the Devil is a Part-Timer doesn't need a second season to tell a complete story, lament that DearS was the single-worst piece of crap ever made and continue to crush on Momo, aka the best character EVER. Hope to see many of you there...if not, chances are if you find someone with the name Everything Dies or Looknohands in a forum it'll be me, so holler at me if you want!
unolibby on PS4.
Farewell, and may we meet further on up the road!
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