So...Anime Thread

[Skath]

Discuss anything anime related.

Manga, anime, Touhou, Vocaloids, or whatever you like.

I'll get this ball rolling with Umineko no Naku Koro Ni. Only two episodes in but it's already got me hooked. It's a bit* more tame than the manga, but I still love it.

*read: A LOT

[S Carver Orne]

I used to like Ranma 1/2 (sub, not dub). I've seen a bunch of DBZ, like the Frieza (sp?) saga, the Cel (sp?) saga and the stuff with Majin Bu. Saw some original Dragonball. My high school girlfriend made me watch Pokemans with her. Saw Kenshin once or twice. And the movie Oni Tensei is pretty whacked out but good. Oh, and of course Akira.

[Carnage]

Good thread, sticky for now.

I haven't read any manga or watched any anime in the longest time, I really should get around to it more.

[Skath]

I used to like Ranma 1/2 (sub, not dub). I've seen a bunch of DBZ, like the Frieza (sp?) saga, the Cel (sp?) saga and the stuff with Majin Bu. Saw some original Dragonball. My high school girlfriend made me watch Pokemans with her. Saw Kenshin once or twice. And the movie Oni Tensei is pretty whacked out but good. Oh, and of course Akira.

I never got into Ranma 1/2 but I loved DB and DBZ. Loved Akira too, hoping the live action US version does it justice.

[Carnage]

On the note of DBZ, I actually have been watching the remakes (Dragonball Kai) as well as playing the 2006 game (DBZ:BT2)

[Skath]

On the note of DBZ, I actually have been watching the remakes (Dragonball Kai) as well as playing the 2006 game (DBZ:BT2)

I'm not watching Kai since it's just a HD remake of the series. Don't feel like watching something I've seen already.

[Tonus]

(sub, not dub)
Whenever possible I much prefer to watch an anime that is in the original Japanese with English subtitles. The Slayers OVA just isn't the same without the energetic (to say the least!) original voice of Lina Inverse, for example.

Same with Godzilla movies, in part because the subtitled versions often include the footage that was hacked out of the original in order to better suit the strange changes they make for the subtitled versions. It's particularly fun to see how the polite-to-a-fault Japanese personal code of conduct affects some of the dialogue throughout the original 1954 film.

Plus... no Raymond Burr. :p

[maggotface]

i decided to watch school days again

and part of me doesnt want to.

[Agent Cay]

Okay, anime only, or manga as well?

[Luger]

Just started watching zoids again. Nostalgia

[Dr. L]

My favorite anime of all time is Yu Yu Hakusho. I've seen the whole series three times through now, the last with my girlmate.

[Demented]

I'm a huge fan of Deathnote. In fact my better half has a Deathnote tattoo on her left shoulder of three of the main characters and she wants to add more to it.

[Skath]

Okay, anime only, or manga as well?
Anything anime related. That includes manga.

Just started watching zoids again. Nostalgia
Which season? I only liked the one with Bit Cloud and Liger Zero

My favorite anime of all time is Yu Yu Hakusho. I've seen the whole series three times through now, the last with my girlmate.

What did you think of the last arc? It didn't feel the same as the rest of the series and didn't live up to previous arcs.

[Luger]

Anything anime related. That includes manga.


Which season? I only liked the one with Bit Cloud and Liger Zero

Same here, it's called New Century Zero.

[JägerMeister]

My favorite series of all time has to be Clannad: After Story. What a simply amazing anime.

By the way, if you want to keep track of how much anime you have watched or even find new ones to watch, check out www.myanimelist.net. This is my profile, so if you make an account just friend request me. (http://myanimelist.net/profile/Benj-san)

[Skath]

My favorite series of all time has to be Clannad: After Story. What a simply amazing anime.

By the way, if you want to keep track of how much anime you have watched or even find new ones to watch, check out www.myanimelist.net. This is my profile, so if you make an account just friend request me. (http://myanimelist.net/profile/Benj-san)

Why haven't a signed up for this yet? -signs up-

[Dr. L]

The last arc of Yu Yu was good, but it could've been longer. There was an opportunity to really expand on all of the introduced characters which they just kinda' skimmed through.

Otherwise, I was pleased. Though I wanted to see a bit more of Sakyo, he was my favorite character.

[Skath]

The last arc of Yu Yu was good, but it could've been longer. There was an opportunity to really expand on all of the introduced characters which they just kinda' skimmed through.

Otherwise, I was pleased. Though I wanted to see a bit more of Sakyo, he was my favorite character.

I heard that the author was being pressured to make it more Dragonball Z like, but he didn't want to so he rushed to finish it.

[maggotface]

Just started watching zoids again. Nostalgia

chaotic century or just zoids?

[Mechwarrior3]

I am a very big fan of Gundam Wing (including Endless Waltz). Ooh, and Berserker and Record of Lodoss War (both series). Ooh, and Kenshin. Boy it's been a while since I've seen some of these.

And I did like both Appleseed movies. The second one was way better than the first.

Oh, and for anyone that likes DBZ, check this out (it's hilarious):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZNza6-XDtc&feature=PlayList&p=6EC7B047181AD013&index=0&playnext=1

It's the whole first season of DBZ in about an hour. Might be some NSFW language depending on where you work.

[Luger]

chaotic century or just zoids?

New century zero

[Dr. L]

I heard that the author was being pressured to make it more Dragonball Z like, but he didn't want to so he rushed to finish it.

If that's true, then somebody up high deserves a swift kick in the testiculars.

[Edmaster]

As of right now I've seen Dragonball, Dragonball Z, some GT, Full Metal Alchemist, Ranma 1/2, Kenshin, Gundam Seed, Gundam Wing, Haruhi, Code Geass (gay ass lol), and Neon Genesis Evangelion. Some dubbed, some subbed, not sure which were which anymore.

My brother tried to get me into Bleach, but I only saw a few episodes and wasn't too impressed. Same with Naruto.

Saw the first episode of Deathnote and stopped watching immediately. Couldn't take the angsty teen bullshit.

[Skath]

As of right now I've seen Dragonball, Dragonball Z, some GT, Full Metal Alchemist, Ranma 1/2, Kenshin, Gundam Seed, Gundam Wing, Haruhi, Code Geass (gay ass lol), and Neon Genesis Evangelion. Some dubbed, some subbed, not sure which were which anymore.

My brother tried to get me into Bleach, but I only saw a few episodes and wasn't too impressed. Same with Naruto.

Saw the first episode of Deathnote and stopped watching immediately. Couldn't take the angsty teen bullshit.

Death Note gets better. Give it a few episodes.

As for Bleach, it doesn't really pick up until the Soul Society arc, which is 20 episodes in. Then it has filler. Then it kinda picks up again, but Soul Society arc is still the best IMO.

[S Carver Orne]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/profmgmiller/nerds.jpg

Sorry. I'm done.

[Skath]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/profmgmiller/nerds.jpg

Sorry. I'm done.

I lol'd.

[JägerMeister]

I'm 3 episodes away from finishing the second season of School Rumble, School Rumbe Ni Gakki. Oh my god, I don't think there is a better comedy than this show, with the exception of Cromartie High School.

[Dr. L]

Fullmetal Alchemist is another classic, even if it is depressing as hell sometimes. First episode, freaky mom thing with empty, freaky-ass eyes. And it appeared on TV while kids were watching. It was off the wall at times, but it was still pretty good.

[JägerMeister]

Fullmetal Alchemist is another classic, even if it is depressing as hell sometimes. First episode, freaky mom thing with empty, freaky-ass eyes. And it appeared on TV while kids were watching. It was off the wall at times, but it was still pretty good.

The new season, FMA: Brotherhood, is just as perfect. Granted it's moving at a more rapid pace only to catch up with the manga, but it still revisits some of the scenes of the original FMA.

[superfan1]

Fullmetal Alchemist is another classic, even if it is depressing as hell sometimes. First episode, freaky mom thing with empty, freaky-ass eyes. And it appeared on TV while kids were watching. It was off the wall at times, but it was still pretty good.

I agree with that one. it was weird but great.

[Carnage]

Can anybody get me a ton of episodes/seasons of Haruhi Suzumiya and/or Card Captor Sakura in mp4 format (torrent or individual download, I don't mind)? I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

[JägerMeister]

Can anybody get me a ton of episodes/seasons of Haruhi Suzumiya and/or Card Captor Sakura in mp4 format (torrent or individual download, I don't mind)? I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

Try Mininova or Boxtorrents for anime. However, Boxtorrents can be a pain if you don't upload torrents as well cause then you'll be IP banned from the site.

[Carnage]

Try Mininova or Boxtorrents for anime. However, Boxtorrents can be a pain if you don't upload torrents as well cause then you'll be IP banned from the site.

Mininova doesn't have anything, haven't checked BoxTorrents.

[JägerMeister]

Mininova doesn't have anything, haven't checked BoxTorrents.

Ah okay. Also for individual downloads go to AnimeEden. Great website imo.

So I just started watching Soul Eater. This show seems to have a fun basis to it, let's hope it stays that way. Also, School Rumble Ni Gakki was amazing, the OVA, School Rumble San Gakki, not so much but still worth a watch if you're a fan of the series.

[S Carver Orne]

Demonoid would have it. Demonoid has everything. :lol:

[Carnage]

Demonoid would have it. Demonoid has everything. :lol:

Its too bad they won't let me register on their site.

[S Carver Orne]

Check your PMs for invite code.

[Carnage]

Demonoid would have it. Demonoid has everything. :lol:

Demonoid really does have everything. I just found CCS season 1 in blu-ray which I'll easily convert to mp4. <3

[Carnage]

About 40% done downloading CardCaptor Season 1 and 0.5% through Haruhi Suzumiya. Hopefully they get finished tomorrow or something.

[maggotface]

me and my friend have been watching speed racer for the ast few weeks.

i never realized how unintentionally funny that show is.

[Carnage]

(as you can tell from my avatar), I am definitely enjoying this anime.

[JägerMeister]

(as you can tell from my avatar), I am definitely enjoying this anime.

I'm tempted, and I mean really tempted, to get a Mikuru avatar and start some Haruhi trend.

[Carnage]

I'm tempted, and I mean really tempted, to get a Mikuru avatar and start some Haruhi trend.

For great justice!

But expect to be sexually harassed frequently. (just kidding)

[JägerMeister]

For great justice!

But expect to be sexually harassed frequently. (just kidding)

Justice has prevailed!

[Skath]

(as you can tell from my avatar), I am definitely enjoying this anime.

You love it now, but just wait until you get to the Endless Eight in season 2. This shit sucks so much. D:

Also, My Haruhi Avatar > Everyone else's Haruhi avatar

[Tonus]

I'm getting a creepy StevenIV vibe from the avatars in this thread, all of a sudden.

[Carnage]

I'm getting a creepy StevenIV vibe from the avatars in this thread, all of a sudden.

Coincidentally enough I've been trying to contact him on AIM. He must've disappeared from the internet.

[DDjerk]

I will strongly recommend Claymore to anyone who hasn't seen it yet. The ending is lame just because they stopped following the manga just so they could finish it. I can only hope they throw out the last 2 episodes or so and continue from there.

I also enjoy the Hellsing Ultimate episodes. I hope they don't get any worse since the change in studios.

[Agent Cay]

I'm getting a creepy StevenIV vibe from the avatars in this thread, all of a sudden.

Who be Stevie?

[Grunthos]

Anime...feh.

[Skath]

Goddammit! Another Endless 8 episode.

[Carnage]

Goddammit! Another Endless 8 episode.

I've actually just gotten to that point. This is fucking ridiculous.

[Skath]

I've actually just gotten to that point. This is fucking ridiculous.

Especially since I heard this season is only 14 eps long. Half of it will be Endless 8.

[JägerMeister]

So I've officially dropped The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 2 after episode 5. What a fucking waste of time.

[Skath]

Seriously. I'm still going to check the new episodes to see when this is finally over.

[JägerMeister]

Seriously. I'm still going to check the new episodes to see when this is finally over.

Even then, I read up on the ending in the novel, holy shit it's terrible.

Click at your own risk.

So pretty much the only thing that would've stopped the time warping is when Kyon finally asks Haruhi if they can all do their homework together and that stops the EE. What a shitty ending. KyoAni really fucked up this time.

[Carnage]

Even then, I read up on the ending in the novel, holy shit it's terrible.

Click at your own risk.

So pretty much the only thing that would've stopped the time warping is when Kyon finally asks Haruhi if they can all do their homework together and that stops the EE. What a shitty ending. KyoAni really fucked up this time.

Are you serious? God dammit. Fucking terrible ending.

[JägerMeister]

Are you serious? God dammit. Fucking terrible ending.

Yeah I mean, the first episode was like "Sweet this may be pretty good" then episode 2 came around the the reaction is "Uh huh, interesting". Then episode 3 and "Wait, didn't I just see this?" and episode 4 on is "Fuck my life".

[Skath]

Goddamn. I was not expecting that, but it's not a good thing. Bullcrap ending. I demand a better season.

[JägerMeister]

Goddamn. I was not expecting that, but it's not a good thing. Bullcrap ending. I demand a better season.

I think anyone who isn't a mindless Haruhi fanboy demands it too.

Anyway, I'm halfway through the first season of Shakugan no Shana. Pretty awesome show if I do say so myself.

[Carnage]

I think anyone who isn't a mindless Haruhi fanboy demands it too.

Anyway, I'm halfway through the first season of Shakugan no Shana. Pretty awesome show if I do say so myself.

The rest of the season better make up for this marathon of bullshit.

[JägerMeister]

The rest of the season better make up for this marathon of bullshit.

Well since it's only going to be 14 episodes, that's pretty much going to be it for the season I would assume.

[Carnage]

Well since it's only going to be 14 episodes, that's pretty much going to be it for the season I would assume.

My current source for videos may be screwed up.

I had one episode in between the Remote Island episodes. As well, there was one episode before the Endless Eight, and so far it's lasted through episodes 2-5 of what I currently have.

[JägerMeister]

My current source for videos may be screwed up.

I had one episode in between the Remote Island episodes. As well, there was one episode before the Endless Eight, and so far it's lasted through episodes 2-5 of what I currently have.

I think there are 7 episodes that were released so far. 2-7 all being EE and I don't think it's ending just yet.

[Carnage]

I think there are 7 episodes that were released so far. 2-7 all being EE and I don't think it's ending just yet.

In the meantime then, any chance you can link me/refer me an anime to watch?

[Skath]

I think anyone who isn't a mindless Haruhi fanboy demands it too.

Anyway, I'm halfway through the first season of Shakugan no Shana. Pretty awesome show if I do say so myself.

I loved Shakugan no Shana. I still have to watch the second season.

I'm still watching Umineko No Naku Koro ni. People are dying off fast in this show. I also watched Princess Lover. Pretty typical harem anime, but I love it.

[JägerMeister]

In the meantime then, any chance you can link me/refer me an anime to watch?

Hrm...I'd recommend Higurashi no Naku Koro ni if you haven't already seen it. This website (http://www.animetip.com/) is pretty good for anime.

Yeah Skath I have Umineko No Naku Koro ni on my play to watch. Looks pretty intense. Wasn't it made by the same guy who made Higurashi?

[Skath]

Hrm...I'd recommend Higurashi no Naku Koro ni if you haven't already seen it. This website (http://www.animetip.com/) is pretty good for anime.

Yeah Skath I have Umineko No Naku Koro ni on my play to watch. Looks pretty intense. Wasn't it made by the same guy who made Higurashi?

Not really sure, but at episode 5, I officially have no idea what the hell is going on anymore.

[maggotface]

ok, so i tried out 2 craptastic animes that i stopped watching after the 2nd episode (almost every 1st episode of anime is either boring or just sucks).


so now im gonna try out umineko. since it's the same dudes who made higurashi, it should be good.

[JägerMeister]

ok, so i tried out 2 craptastic animes that i stopped watching after the 2nd episode (almost every 1st episode of anime is either boring or just sucks).


so now im gonna try out umineko. since it's the same dudes who made higurashi, it should be good.

Which animes?

[maggotface]

Which animes?

elemental gelade and sola.

elemental gelade i stopped watching because in the first episode, there is a ninja invasion of the dude's ship. No, i still kept watching. then, he's facing a ninja and gets beaten to a pulp and cornered. then a magical girl he found has a five minute conversation with him, as he's cornered, with the ninja closing in. i thought ninjas were fast killers, unless he was picking his nose during the entire conversation. i stopped then.

the other one was boring for the first two episodes, i read the plot synopsis and saw that the main character is dead, and is actually a copy of himself made out of paper.
thats when i stopped

[JägerMeister]

elemental gelade and sola.

elemental gelade i stopped watching because in the first episode, there is a ninja invasion of the dude's ship. No, i still kept watching. then, he's facing a ninja and gets beaten to a pulp and cornered. then a magical girl he found has a five minute conversation with him, as he's cornered, with the ninja closing in. i thought ninjas were fast killers, unless he was picking his nose during the entire conversation. i stopped then.

the other one was boring for the first two episodes, i read the plot synopsis and saw that the main character is dead, and is actually a copy of himself made out of paper.
thats when i stopped

I've actually never heard of either one but they sound terrible. I mean, the guy is dead but he's made out of paper? Really?

If you're into anime like Umineko and Higurashi, I'd also recommend Ghost Hunt. Minus the violence but the creepiness adds on.

[Carnage]

Apparently the Endless Eight ends tomorrow. Salvation at long last?

[JägerMeister]

Apparently the Endless Eight ends tomorrow. Salvation at long last?

Or so we think D:

[Skath]

Apparently the Endless Eight ends tomorrow. Salvation at long last?

Even it ends, it'll still be the same episode. Just a different ending. I'll watch next week.

[maggotface]

forget umineko ATM, im watching taisho baseball girls

it's one of those emasculating k-on esque shows, but this scene (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VboQYicCa-M) got me so charmed by it. it's like that song could have been ripped right out of singing in the rain

that, and im pretty sure it's forbidden to make an anime who's setting is not ancient time, modern day, or futuristic slums.
and it's interesting since the plot isnt original (cough, league of their own with teenagers, cough) but there are like, 3 animes that exist that have the 1920's as the setting.

[Skath]

HOT DAMN ENDLESS EIGHT IS OVER

[JägerMeister]

Just finished Eden of the East. Pretty good anime but it's coming out with two movies as sequels, one being released on November 28 of this year and the other January 9, 2010. So if you're into that anime, those are the release dates for the movies. Overall, Eden of the East was brilliant. It offers what most anime doesn't, a plot line that it actually sticks to. I'd recommend checking it out.

[Nepharski]

Let's see, I'm currently being different degress of disappointed by FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Umineko no Naku Koro ni, both of which read like the cliff notes versions of their respective source material, though at least entertainingly so. Rosa is amazingly more hilarious as a randomly abusive bipolar parent than when she was an even-keeled, well-intentioned abusive bipolar parent.

Is this also the Manga thread, or am I going to have to go out on a limb here?

[JägerMeister]

Let's see, I'm currently being different degress of disappointed by FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Umineko no Naku Koro ni, both of which read like the cliff notes versions of their respective source material, though at least entertainingly so. Rosa is amazingly more hilarious as a randomly abusive bipolar parent than when she was an even-keeled, well-intentioned abusive bipolar parent.

Is this also the Manga thread, or am I going to have to go out on a limb here?

I need to start watching that soon.

And yeah, this thread goes hand in hand with manga too. Speaking of manga, I need the 2nd volume of 20th Century Boys. The first was amazing. I have a feeling this manga is going to be good.

[Nepharski]

I need to start watching that soon.

And yeah, this thread goes hand in hand with manga too. Speaking of manga, I need the 2nd volume of 20th Century Boys. The first was amazing. I have a feeling this manga is going to be good.I finished it a while back. It's definitely one of the best Manga I've ever had the fortune to read, though it loses just a bit of steam near the end. But now Urasawa's working on Billy Bat so who knows what evil plot he's embroiled us in now.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure vol. 12 and FullMetal Alchemist vol. 20 come out in the next couple months. I should probably get around to picking them up.

[sdhonda]

Finally been getting around to the FMA manga, 16 volumes in.

Most recent anime watched would be Scrapped Princess.

Do not let the title fool you, this is quite a show. Excellent magitek system, world and plot (also happens to have alien beings and such constructs that are very similar to the ones in Haruhi). Characters are a bit weak and uninteresting, but it still holds up.

Yes, if your looking for an anime that most people havent heard of, check out Scrapped Princess. 24 episodes, btw. A shorty but a goody.

[Nepharski]

I've also been rewatching the Giant Robo OVA, because if ever there was a series that deserved rewatching, it's Giant Robo.

[JägerMeister]

I actually plan to watch Scrapped Princess. I just heard about it on a whim and thought it sounded interesting. Yeah, I'm lacking on the FMA manga, I have vol. 15-18 which need read, but I absolutely love FMA: Brotherhood. The animation is crisp and the OPs and EDs are still rather impressive. Also, I've been watching Spice and Wolf. Only three episodes into it, but it's a rather different anime. It's great cause every episode is something different and I love that about an anime, enter Mushishi, which was a masterpiece.

Also, Nepharski, how many volumes of 20th Century Boys are there?

[Nepharski]

I never really watched Mushishi outside of two episodes, but I've kept up with the Manga. Shame it's expensive (by Manga standards anyway), or I'd own more of it. It really does read like a collection of biological fairy tales for adults.

I want to like FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, but they keep cutting scenes and rushing episodes, which annoys me. I still watch it for the fluidly animated fight scenes though. Should be something special when they reach the current Manga arc.

[JägerMeister]

I never really watched Mushishi outside of two episodes, but I've kept up with the Manga. Shame it's expensive (by Manga standards anyway), or I'd own more of it. It really does read like a collection of biological fairy tales for adults.

I want to like FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, but they keep cutting scenes and rushing episodes, which annoys me. I still watch it for the fluidly animated fight scenes though. Should be something special when they reach the current Manga arc.

Yeah, Mushishi is rather expensive at Borders and such. Still, get what you can though cause the flow of the story is just different (in a good way) from any other manga/anime I've taken the time into.

Granted in Brotherhood, they've gotten to the newer content with Lin and company but they did cut a lot of the more comical parts out. I'm gonna miss the episode with Havoc trying to date Armstrong's sister.

[Nepharski]

Yeah, Mushishi is rather expensive at Borders and such. Still, get what you can though cause the flow of the story is just different (in a good way) from any other manga/anime I've taken the time into.My problem is I follow a lot of expensive series, whether by cover price of sheer number of volumes. I'd get a headache just tallying them all. So while Mushishi is a solid title, it takes the backburner to some of my other series.Granted in Brotherhood, they've gotten to the newer content with Lin and company but they did cut a lot of the more comical parts out. I'm gonna miss the episode with Havoc trying to date Armstrong's sister.I could understand Brotherhood if they were just skipping past the old material to get to new Manga content, but even now they seem to be going at a fast clip. It's more reasonable now, but still irks me.

[GuitarFreak]

Well, I just finished watching FMA again. I forgot how good that was. I might even need to get the manga. How much does it cost, and where can I get it?

[JägerMeister]

Well, I just finished watching FMA again. I forgot how good that was. I might even need to get the manga. How much does it cost, and where can I get it?

The FMA manga costs $10 and you can find it at Borders, Waldenbooks, Amazon.com, etc.

[GuitarFreak]

Guess I'll have to save up some money then...

[JägerMeister]

Yeah, unfortunately a lot of your good manga (FMA, Hellsing, 20th Century Boys) cost a lot. Hellsing is $14 a manga D:

[Skath]

Yeah, unfortunately a lot of your good manga (FMA, Hellsing, 20th Century Boys) cost a lot. Hellsing is $14 a manga D:

I don't mind it being $14 when I pay it once every 2 years.

[Nepharski]

FMA isn't that expensive, really, just that Shounen Jump titles are comparatively cheaper. 20th Century Boys and Hellsing are up there though, along with Berserk and whoever decided that later volumes of Blade of the Immortal should be $20 a piece.

Manga's even cheaper in Japan (one of the reasons it became so popular), but tends to get printed on lower quality paper, so it's more susceptible to wear and tear. The dust jackets are nice though.

[GuitarFreak]

I just finished reading the manga too. Found it online.

[Carnage]

I've recently been watching Lucky Star. I am loving it right now. Currently on Episode 10.

[Skath]

Just got back from a con. For some reason the voice of John Redcorn from King of the Hill was there. He's a funny guy.

I watched Shin Chan with the voices of Action Bastard and Shin too. I love cons.

[Edmaster]

Finished the two Soul Society arcs in Bleach. Meh. The show is alright, pretty much typical anime nonsense with DBZ-style pacing.

"You have a GIANT SWORD? THAT'S COOL I have a SWORD THAT CUTS YOU A THOUSAND TIMES AT ONCE LOL. Now I'm going to talk about my awesome finishing move some more before I actually attack you... BUT BEFORE THAT I need to backtrack the story a bit to talk about my CHILDHOOOOOOOOOD."

*flashback*

[Nepharski]

Caught some Sword of the Stranger this evening. For all the complaints about Anime fight scenes being guys talking at each other, this is the one that dares to get stuff done.Finished the two Soul Society arcs in Bleach. Meh. The show is alright, pretty much typical anime nonsense with DBZ-style pacing.

"You have a GIANT SWORD? THAT'S COOL I have a SWORD THAT CUTS YOU A THOUSAND TIMES AT ONCE LOL. Now I'm going to talk about my awesome finishing move some more before I actually attack you... BUT BEFORE THAT I need to backtrack the story a bit to talk about my CHILDHOOOOOOOOOD."

*flashback*Ichigo got a 1UP. Ichigo is now stronger. Ichigo can now take on higher level enemies.

The rest of the cast meets in the break room for coffee.

[sdhonda]

Re-watching one of the few infinitly re-watchable animes out there: Cowboy Bebop

[maggotface]

Re-watching one of the few infinitly re-watchable animes out there: Cowboy Bebop

spike is the reason why i took up smoking

A NEGATIVE ROLE MODEL

but he's so badass...

[Dr. L]

Probably going to rewatch the Yu Yu Hakusho series a fourth time through in the near future.

[Skath]

Probably going to rewatch the Yu Yu Hakusho series a fourth time through in the near future.

I have every episode on DVD. :3

[Skath]

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So there's going to be a Haruhi movie coming out in February called The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya.

After Endless Eight, I don't know if I'm excited for this movie or not.

[maggotface]

fuck you kampfer, you made me despise anime again.

[Skath]

You hate it so much it kinda makes me want to watch it...

[maggotface]

You hate it so much it kinda makes me want to watch it...

if you want to watch 10 episodes of nothing but generic harem fanservice then go ahead.

im not even making it up, the first two episodes make you think this is going to be an action anime (even though the action is in the last 5 minutes of those episodes). then the next 8 episodes are nothing but stupid highschool shit with 20 seconds of action in each one.

nothing plot related happens until the end of episode 10

THE SECOND TO LAST FUCKING EPISODE

oh, and the show has the most cliche ending ever.

uhg, im gonna go watch kurenai again to restore my faith in anime

[Dr. L]

I just watched Hellsing OVA VII.


All I can say is...

Holy Shit.

[Nyarlathotep]

--- snip ---

Yes, if your looking for an anime that most people havent heard of, check out Scrapped Princess. 24 episodes, btw. A shorty but a goody.

That was clever in a lot of ways. Wrapped a bit fast for my taste.



Finished the two Soul Society arcs in Bleach. Meh. The show is alright, pretty much typical anime nonsense with DBZ-style pacing.

--- snip ---

Keep watching that series. A lot of hit & miss with arcs. Have a feeling it is going to come together somehow. They are at 260 episodes & ~6 movies, and might be halfway through the life of the series.



I just watched Hellsing OVA VII.


All I can say is...

Holy Shit.

That was badass!

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Mayhap a bit off topic, but Dante’s Inferno (http://www.amazon.com/Dantes-Inferno-Animated-Epic-Blu-ray/dp/B002XMGGHO) (imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1401113/)) is making it rounds. Not at all canon & watching will ruin the plot of the game, but cool to watch.

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[JägerMeister]

I just watched a ton of stuff last night:

Eden of the East Movie 2: Paradise Lost
Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works
Railgun (which I finished last night)

Overall, it was a pretty good night. EotE 2 was a pretty solid conclusion to the previous series and movie, gets a 9/10. FSN:UBW had amazing animation and the battle sequences were intense. I've never played the VN of FSN, but UBW takes the Tohsaka Rin route (though I did watch the anime which took the Saber route). Regardless, there were some similarities and it gets 9/10. Railgun was a solid series IMO, granted I still need to watch Index. What I liked about Railgun a lot though was its music. The blend of techno was pretty fitting and overall, Railgun gets 8/10.

[Agent Cay]

I'm cruising through Sengoku Basara.

God DAMN Toyotomi is a badass.

[JägerMeister]

I'm cruising through Sengoku Basara.

God DAMN Toyotomi is a badass.

Basara was amazing.

ARE YOU READY GUYS? Though I have to admit, I was disappointed at the lack of "PUT YA GUNS ON" in Season 2.

Baka to Test Shoukanjuu is probably one of the funniest shows I've watched this year. It had me rolling in laughter quite a lot. Shinrei Tantei Yakumo (Police Detective Yakumo) is also a pretty good show. A lot of supernatural elements in that anime. I still say though that Durarara!! was the best anime of 2010.

[Kas]

Baka to Test Shoukanjuu is probably one of the funniest shows I've watched this year. It had me rolling in laughter quite a lot.

I still say though that Durarara!! was the best anime of 2010.
Those two were really good.

Katanagatari was amazing as well.

[Dr. L]

Black Butler is turning out pretty amusing. I do like the odd old fellow, and the plot is engaging enough to watch the series through. Sebastian is like a mix between Alucard and Walter from Hellsing, which isn't a bad combination. Though for good reasons, he leans a little closer to Alucard. With his own flare.

[Agent Cay]

Warning: The plot gets REALLY weird near the end of season 1, and doesn't really recover as it goes into season 2.

[Dr. L]

Well, if I can find them again, the videos were made private. The bastards.

[JägerMeister]

Black Butler is turning out pretty amusing. I do like the odd old fellow, and the plot is engaging enough to watch the series through. Sebastian is like a mix between Alucard and Walter from Hellsing, which isn't a bad combination. Though for good reasons, he leans a little closer to Alucard. With his own flare.

I've been curious as to what Black Butler is like. From what I had previously heard, it was somewhat shounen-ai bait, but looking at it, and seeing the main genre as shounen, I don't think there's a problem.

[Dr. L]

It's certainly entertaining, there's no shortage of that. I haven't seen the shounen-ai stuff yet, other than the speculations of the odd British fangirl character. He's one hell of a butler.

[Agent Cay]

I'm watching Oh! Edo Rocket. Dunno why, it kinda sucks- at least the English dub does.

[Srsly Niipah]

I'm watching Ika Musume, and i'm just like ^________________________^ and i just keep gigglin & gigglin.

[Srsly Niipah]

If anyone still reads this, you absolutely need to watch gosick. It's so goddamn good.

[Dr. L]

The one with that young lady you posted in OT? It did look funny. Definitely looked worth checking out.

Watching Ranma 1/2 now though with the lady, one of the odd ones. Wondering what exactly they can do for 160 episodes.

[Srsly Niipah]

The one with that young lady you posted in OT? It did look funny. Definitely looked worth checking out.

Watching Ranma 1/2 now though with the lady, one of the odd ones. Wondering what exactly they can do for 160 episodes.

Yeah it's really really good, like the main character the girl is really compelling. She's pretty much a genius and is always condescending, and sarcastic; but then she'll do things that are hilarious and adorable as well. I was expecting a really light-hearted series but some of the mysteries they try to solve are pretty dark. Like the second episode involves a bunch of kids that murdered each other on a boat. It's really neat. Has a lot of old detective cliches but it's good.vlHtCjWD660

[Dr. L]

That works for me, it's next on my list.

[Srsly Niipah]

I'd heard baccano was really good in the past and I wasn't really that interested in watching it after reading the plot outline; but I was bored and wasn't sure what to check out next so I thought I'd give it a shot today. And holy crap I was not expecting it to be this good. The characters, the way the story is told, the violence, and the humor is all perfect. O m g.

[Srsly Niipah]

Gosick is over :( My life is ruined . 24 episodes was not enough. I'd probably just kill myself if I didn't have ika musume season 2 to look forward to.

[GuitarFreak]

So I just finished watching Death Note, and it was fucking awesome. I'm going to check out Cowboy Bebop tomorrow. Any other recommendations? I've already watched FMA (got me started in to anime actually) and I still think it's my favorite, so something along those lines would be nice.

[Agent Cay]

None Piece. Abridged series of take-a-guess.

And GOD I love it.
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WHERE HAS IT BEEN THESE LONG AND BORING MONTHS.

[Srsly Niipah]

Not sure if anyone here has heard of/watched Kamisama no Memo-chou; but it's kind of along the lines of gosick (the loli detective anime I linked a few posts up), although it's a lot more matured themed. It's really great and I've enjoyed every episode so far. But like starting at episode 10 something happens that has shook me more emotionally than any series I've watched so far. I can't tell whether or not this is a good thing or a bad thing yet but I'm sure I'll remember the series for a long time ;(

[Agent Cay]

http://comic.naver.com/webtoon/detail.nhn?titleId=350217&no=31&weekday=thu

Scroll down... slowly.

[JägerMeister]

So Steins;Gate was one of the best anime I've seen awhile.

[Purity]

Yo, I'm probably going to sound like some fuck who is completely ignorant of the anime scene(which I am) but I'm rewatching Death Note because I watched it when I was younger and I really enjoyed it. I'm just curious of you guys have any other suggestions for like, Dark themed/Thriller type shows.

I've watched Death Note as I've said before. I've watched like 10 episodes of "Monster" a long time ago which seemed pretty good but I don't remember it much. There is a lot of praise about Code Geass which I'll probably watch. Another one my buddy told me about was "Hellsing" which sounded cool but I didn't really research it or watch it all. Anyways. Yeah. My question in the first paragraph.

[Srsly Niipah]

Shiki, canaan, baccanno (isn't really dark per-say but it's gritty action packed and hilarious), black lagoon (my personal favourite).

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[JägerMeister]

Yo, I'm probably going to sound like some fuck who is completely ignorant of the anime scene(which I am) but I'm rewatching Death Note because I watched it when I was younger and I really enjoyed it. I'm just curious of you guys have any other suggestions for like, Dark themed/Thriller type shows.

Higurashi (it might not seem like it at first)
Madoka (I'm only 3 episodes in though)
Steins;Gate
Rainbow

[Srsly Niipah]

Ooooo, if you like death note watch darker than black. Everyone loves darker than black.

[Purity]

Thanks for the suggestion. Is there anywhere to watch these online? Or will I have to torrent them? I'm just asking because it took a little while to find a decent version of Death Note. I prefer Japanese voice acting(cause english dubbed is garbage), but obviously English subtitles.

[Srsly Niipah]

http://www.nyaa.eu

[Purity]

Dayum. Lots of content there. Holy fuck.


Also, I need to get a life. 26 episodes of Death Note in two days.

/depressed


EDIT- Torrented Baccano, Darker Than Black, and Black Lagoon. I don't know which one I should watch. I'm just going to go to sleep I guess..

[Srsly Niipah]

I marathon anime all the time don't feel bad. I'd recommend starting with baccanno it's short and good. It's hard to follow at first which is why it's neat, but the story unfolds in such a way that everything pieces together in a way where you will be familiar with all the characters and exactly what is going on eventually; so don't feel bad if you are lost the first few episodes.

[Purity]

I marathon anime all the time don't feel bad. I'd recommend starting with baccanno it's short and good. It's hard to follow at first which is why it's neat, but the story unfolds in such a way that everything pieces together in a way where you will be familiar with all the characters and exactly what is going on eventually; so don't feel bad if you are lost the first few episodes.


I actually started Black Lagoon first, since it was the torrent that finished first. I'll probably watch it up to 14, or whenever the season ends, then maybe watch something else and then come back to it. Depending on how good Black Lagoon gets, and how much I enjoy it.

[JägerMeister]

I actually started Black Lagoon first, since it was the torrent that finished first. I'll probably watch it up to 14, or whenever the season ends, then maybe watch something else and then come back to it. Depending on how good Black Lagoon gets, and how much I enjoy it.

All of Black Lagoon is great, even the OVA.

But yes, Baccano is personally my favorite anime. It does skip around a lot, but after awhile, you'll become really used to it. Also, after watching that, I'd recommend Durarara!!. They made Baccano.

[Purity]

All of Black Lagoon is great, even the OVA.

But yes, Baccano is personally my favorite anime. It does skip around a lot, but after awhile, you'll become really used to it. Also, after watching that, I'd recommend Durarara!!. They made Baccano.


Yeah, I'm really enjoying it. Lots of action, interesting characters, sexual innuendos. All in all, pretty good so far. Also oddly enough, I was looking at the trailers and stuff, and I was most interested in watching Baccano but the torrent took forever so I ended up not watching it first.

Thanks for the suggestions though. If you have any more keep posting them.

[Srsly Niipah]

So pretty much everyone who hasn't seen it needs to watch Tiger and Bunny; seriously and don't be faggots who don't want to give it a shot because you think the name is stupid. It reminds me of gurrenn lagann with the tongue in cheek nature, but it has a fairly serious plot, and the character development is amazing on all the characters in the show.

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[Srsly Niipah]

man you faggots need to post in this thread more ive been watching a lot of anime lately :<

[JägerMeister]

Guilty Crown...holy shit.

That is all.

[Srsly Niipah]

wats it about

[JägerMeister]

The story takes place in Tokyo in 2039. After the outbreak of the unidentified virus "Lost Christmas" in 2029, Japan has been under the control of a multinational organization called GHQ. Ouma Shu is a 17-year-old boy who has a psychic power in his right hand. He can use the power "Ability of King" to extract tools or weapons from his friends. He has been avoiding making trouble for others but his life changes when he meets a girl named Yuzuriha Inori, a member of a resistance guerrilla group called "Funeral Parlor" (a.k.a. "Undertaker"), whose members pilot mecha weapons to fight against the government.

^From MAL's page on Guilty Crown

[Agent Cay]

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Trigun movie.

TRIGUN MOVIE.

WHY THE FUCK DIDN'T YOU GUYS TELL ME ABOUT THIS.