Author Topic: The Anime Thread V. Bebop (Read 232008 times)

Genowyn · « **Reply #1470 on:** June 27, 2016, 07:37:57 PM »

Really excited for next season. Diamond is Unbreakable and Ace Attorney continue, Berserk, Rewrite, not one but TWO Danganronpa animes.

Edit: Also I was so into Hero Academia that I am now fully caught up on the manga

Randaran · « **Reply #1471 on:** July 01, 2016, 05:03:26 PM »

It looks as though my decision not to bother with the new Berserk adaptation is a good one. The above image is apparently one of the better looking shots from the first episode. I've heard that the story was butchered as well, but there's no need to find out for myself.

In other news, I have a new favorite JoJo's side character.

Genowyn · « **Reply #1472 on:** July 01, 2016, 05:36:16 PM »

wtaf

How is more care not put into adapting the best manga ever written...

SIGH AT LEAST THERE ARE NEW CHAPTERS FOR A BIT

WHEN DOES HIATUS X HIATUS COME BACK

SuperTaco · « **Reply #1473 on:** July 03, 2016, 07:35:46 AM »

Quote from: Genowyn on July 01, 2016, 05:36:16 PM

WHEN DOES HIATUS X HIATUS COME BACK

Give it 9 months. We'll have another 12 chapters.

The guy should just write the story and let someone else draw.

Randaran · « **Reply #1474 on:** July 03, 2016, 04:29:35 PM »

Quote from: SuperTaco on July 03, 2016, 07:35:46 AM

Quote from: Genowyn on July 01, 2016, 05:36:16 PM

WHEN DOES HIATUS X HIATUS COME BACK

Give it 9 months. We'll have another 12 chapters.

The guy should just write the story and let someone else draw.

Though I would like to see resolution to some of HxH's numerous hanging sideplots, the overall resolution of the anime was satisfying enough that I'm happy to pretend that everything after the Hunter Election arc doesn't exist.

Genowyn · « **Reply #1475 on:** July 03, 2016, 07:05:38 PM »

Aw shit it's Rewrite time

My goal of finishing the game before the game came out was a nope

Genowyn · « **Reply #1476 on:** July 03, 2016, 07:58:31 PM »

WELL

Apparently having finished the common route was not enough to avoid having things spoiled in the first goddamn episode.

Randaran · « **Reply #1477 on:** July 12, 2016, 07:32:32 AM »

One episode in, and I already like Mob Psycho 100 a lot more than I ever liked One Punch Man.

Aside from that and Orange, the only show I've already dropped, my expectations of this season have been surprisingly accurate. Let's see how much that changes by the end of the Summer.

Genowyn · « **Reply #1478 on:** July 12, 2016, 02:43:01 PM »

Farnese has the unique genetic mutation of being born with no nipples.

Also Danganronpa 3 is much better than the original Danganronpa anime so far, and since it's not an adaptation I don't have to be worried about getting pissed off.

Looking forward to Despair-side when it starts later this werk too.

Outcrier · « **Reply #1479 on:** July 12, 2016, 05:08:28 PM »

Quote from: Randaran on July 12, 2016, 07:32:32 AM

Aside from that and Orange, the only show I've already dropped

Hm, i read that manga because it was short, very praised and i thought the synopsis was very interesting too. Ended up it didn't resonate with me not even a bit $:-\$

Randaran · « **Reply #1480 on:** July 12, 2016, 05:22:02 PM »

Quote from: Outcrier on July 12, 2016, 05:08:28 PM

Quote from: Randaran on July 12, 2016, 07:32:32 AM
Aside from that and Orange, the only show I've already dropped

Hm, i read that manga because it was short, very praised and i thought the synopsis was very interesting too. Ended up it didn't resonate with me not even a bit $:-\$

I actually read the first chapter a few weeks back. It utterly failed to sell me on the characters and their interactions, which are arguably the most important part of a drama such as Orange. There is a scene where the characters are walking home and delivering what is supposed to be banter. I say "supposed", as it fell entirely flat. At the time, I hoped that voice acting, music, and animation would bring the scene to life, but it was just as boring in the anime adaptation. I guess the staff decided to stay true to the source.

ozzy554 · « **Reply #1481 on:** July 12, 2016, 06:40:46 PM »

I just finished watching Death Note the other week, Loved it.

Right now I'm about 5 episodes into Kill La Kill

Randaran · « **Reply #1482 on:** July 14, 2016, 01:01:10 PM »

Quote from: Randaran on June 01, 2016, 02:27:33 PM

Time to start Aria! I usually try to enter each show I watch with the same, moderately low, expectations, but have high hopes for this one. It's generally considered to be one of the best examples of my favorite genre, and I am curious to see if it lives up to its reputation.

Six weeks and 54 episodes later, and I'm done. I don't want to go into specifics, but it more than lived up to its reputation. In fact, I highly doubt that another Slice of Life will ever be able to surpass it. Everything - the characters, their interactions, their growth, the atmosphere, the setting, the soundtrack, the overall sound design, the voice acting, the art (especially the gorgeous water and detailed backgrounds), the themes, and especially the ending... it was all on point. Other SoL titles did some of these aspects better, but none have executed all of them so well.

Aria has usurped the position of my favorite Slice of Life from So Ra No Wo To, and is a contender for my favorite anime of all time. I cannot praise it enough.

Genowyn · « **Reply #1483 on:** July 14, 2016, 04:54:04 PM »

Ooh the second Danganronpa is even more interesting than the first.

No point watching it if you haven't played both games (not even watching the first anime will get you what you need to know) but damn if you have and liked it you will be into it.

On a side note, play Danganronpa. Both of em. You can skip Ultra Despair Girls.

Outcrier · « **Reply #1484 on:** July 14, 2016, 07:31:21 PM »

Quote from: Randaran on July 12, 2016, 05:22:02 PM

I actually read the first chapter a few weeks back. It utterly failed to sell me on the characters and their interactions, which are arguably the most important part of a drama such as Orange

Yeah, the characters were the main problem for me too.

Quote from: Randaran on July 12, 2016, 05:22:02 PM

I say "supposed", as it fell entirely flat.

It felt flat for me too. I never cared about any of the characters at all.

Skeever · « **Reply #1485 on:** July 21, 2016, 09:06:11 AM »

Quote from: Randaran on July 12, 2016, 07:32:32 AM

One episode in, and I already like Mob Psycho 100 a lot more than I ever liked One Punch Man.

Aside from that and Orange, the only show I've already dropped, my expectations of this season have been surprisingly accurate. Let's see how much that changes by the end of the Summer.

What's wrong with Orange? I'm loving it! That and Sweetness & Lightning are my top 2 shows the season, hands down.

Also - finally started to see what all the fuss is with Re:Zero. It doesn't start great IMO but gets really strong a few more episodes in. Still need to catch up to where the show is currently at.

Finally - what's with people hating on the new Beserk? I really enjoy it a lot so far.

Randaran · « **Reply #1486 on:** July 21, 2016, 05:59:09 PM »

Quote from: Skeever on July 21, 2016, 09:06:11 AM

That and Sweetness & Lightning are my top 2 shows the season, hands down.

S&L is the one show I've been hesitant on trying. I dislike children in real life, and anime is no different.

Quote from: Skeever on July 21, 2016, 09:06:11 AM

Also - finally started to see what all the fuss is with Re:Zero. It doesn't start great IMO but gets really strong a few more episodes in. Still need to catch up to where the show is currently at.

Even now, my feelings are mixed. The most recent episode, 16, was arguably the best one yet. Last week's was impossible to take seriously. Re:Zero has gotten better over its run, but I still wouldn't call it "great".

Skeever · « **Reply #1487 on:** July 22, 2016, 06:09:14 AM »

If you don't like children I wouldn't bother, but this is at least pretty realistic.

Genowyn · « **Reply #1488 on:** July 22, 2016, 07:01:08 AM »

Quote from: Randaran on July 21, 2016, 05:59:09 PM

Quote from: Skeever on July 21, 2016, 09:06:11 AM
That and Sweetness & Lightning are my top 2 shows the season, hands down.

S&L is the one show I've been hesitant on trying. I dislike children in real life, and anime is no different.

I haven't seen Sweetness and Lightning, but did you like Usagi Drop?

Randaran · « **Reply #1489 on:** July 23, 2016, 11:24:07 AM »

Well, Tsumugi isn't nearly as annoying as any of the children from Barakamon. This is a good sign.

Randaran · « **Reply #1490 on:** July 26, 2016, 07:41:28 PM »

It took almost two years of on and off watching, but I finally finished LoGH. I can finally justify my Yang Wenli avatar.

I wouldn't call the show itself one of my all time favorites (the space battles were never all that interesting, and the quality of the writing took a small hit in the last arc), but there are several characters among my favorites and numerous memorable moments. It also fully justifies its epic length. There are so many ideas and events packed into each episode, almost to the point that I wished it slowed down.

Skeever · « **Reply #1491 on:** July 27, 2016, 10:27:24 AM »

4 episodes into sweetness and lightning. It's good, but I feel like it's time for the plot to go somewhere. Feel like there is something greater for this show to get into, it just hasn't happened yet.

Randaran · « **Reply #1492 on:** July 27, 2016, 01:45:22 PM »

Same here. I'm not sure how much longer this show can hold my attention by following a similar structure each episode. It's been enjoyable so far, but most of that comes from the cooking scenes and Inuzuka's character. The character relationships can go in many interesting directions, and I hope S&L begins exploring them soon.

Skeever · « **Reply #1493 on:** July 30, 2016, 10:11:14 AM »

Finally caught up with Re:Zero.

I'm so confused as to what this show is even about

Genowyn · « **Reply #1494 on:** July 31, 2016, 08:32:13 AM »

I keep hearing Diamond is Unbreakable is about a serial killer and wondering when it will focus on that instead of this stand of the week stuff.

Mister Gold · « **Reply #1495 on:** July 31, 2016, 10:58:30 AM »

Quote from: Randaran on July 23, 2016, 11:24:07 AM

Well, Tsumugi isn't nearly as annoying as any of the children from Barakamon. This is a good sign.

As someone who's a fan of Rooster Teeth's anime-esque online series, RWBY, I've actually really taken a liking to Tsumugi in Sweetness & Lightning. She's like a kid version of Yang, which is amazing.

BTW, speaking of RWBY, I gotta say this for anyone who bothers to check it out: The first season is pretty generic. Season two starts to improve things, but kinda ends on the wrong note imo. But if you stick with it to Season Three, you will be rewarded for your patience.

Skeever · « **Reply #1496 on:** July 31, 2016, 04:08:16 PM »

Latest Re:Zero episode, damn. That was really good.

***Spoilers***

Could Subaru really have run away with Rem? Given his luck, I totally doubt it. Something awful is going to happen to him no matter which direction he goes in... I can just feel it.

Randaran · « **Reply #1497 on:** July 31, 2016, 08:58:09 PM »

Agreed. I haven't seen a 20 minute conversation in a single setting done so well outside of Monogatari, though this one relied more on cool directorial touches than surreal imagery. I'm still iffy on the show as a whole, but segments like this make it worthwhile.

As for your spoiler, Subaru would have been fucked either way. His connection to Satella seems to get stronger with every reset.

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #1498 on:** August 01, 2016, 03:46:30 PM »

I've been checking out Soul Eater. Other than the childishness it's still a pretty good story.

Super Dude · « **Reply #1499 on:** August 13, 2016, 06:54:01 AM »

This guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy0E-1MD0bw&list=PLO6Uy5ZP5JdkxWMQzSLAgAOCU_Qs2Si0t

Skeever · « **Reply #1500 on:** August 13, 2016, 08:05:30 AM »

Read the rest of the Orange manga in a bookstore.

Still gonna watch the show, but a bit disappointed that some of the more interesting plotlines never get explored. Still a great story though.

Genowyn · « **Reply #1501 on:** August 14, 2016, 09:38:15 AM »

Quote from: Super Dude on August 13, 2016, 06:54:01 AM

This guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy0E-1MD0bw&list=PLO6Uy5ZP5JdkxWMQzSLAgAOCU_Qs2Si0t

no this guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ-g0BdpbDM

Super Dude · « **Reply #1502 on:** August 14, 2016, 02:26:25 PM »

Quote from: Genowyn on August 14, 2016, 09:38:15 AM

Quote from: Super Dude on August 13, 2016, 06:54:01 AM
This guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy0E-1MD0bw&list=PLO6Uy5ZP5JdkxWMQzSLAgAOCU_Qs2Si0t

no this guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ-g0BdpbDM

Touché. But seriously, I fucking love Trigger.

Skeever · « **Reply #1503 on:** August 22, 2016, 05:29:47 AM »

More Re:Zero spoilers...

Loved the last episode for the most part, but is anyone else getting slightly annoyed by how little agency Rem displays? She's just perfect to Subaru in every way, almost seemingly like she exists to serve him. Something's gotta give there, right?

Super Dude · « **Reply #1504 on:** August 22, 2016, 12:17:47 PM »

Is anybody else watching the Brotherhood FFXV series? While probably not a great show in its own right, I do like it for the purpose it serves.

News: Paralyzed official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7m7l8iqGAk

Author Topic: The Anime Thread V. Bebop (Read 232008 times)