Teh Annie-May Thread (Super Turbo Revival)

[Maxine MagicFox]

Hm, though it is a sticky subject, this is how my friends and I define "gaijin anime" (as in, what people outside of Japan consider anime):

Anime has to be created by someone who's been brought up in the Japanese culture for the majority of their life so that said culture is their main culture. Theoretically, a white guy who was born and raised in Japan proper (not a US military base or something) could create anime as the spirit of Japan runs through his veins (sounds cheesy, but you get the point, right?). Conversely, a Japanese person born and raised in an American fashion can't really create anime. There's something so, well, *Japanese* about anime that one has to be born of Japan to create it. Not just the art, but the way emotions are shown and how people react and relate to each other, and even the motivation for creating a particular story — these all make up anime. In this case, Teen Titans and Avatar are not anime. I'm not sure how Transformers or IGPX works since I don't know who created/directed the bulk of it.

eh. . . that went longer then I thought it would. This is just the view of my friends and I, and I'm not looking to pick a fight so sorry if you don't agree!

*Stamped with Maxine MagicFox seal of approval!* :3 Totally agree!!

[Kakizaki]

:3 So now instead of arguing about TT, I've somehow managed to bump us onto the track of Transformers.

See how complicated this gets, Sayck.

If I had to take the arguing side, the only thing from what I know that I could come up with is that the inspirations came off of Japanese models and designs, the show sometimes displaying models before their release.


We could play this game from all over the place. Inspirations do not equate to making the finished product native their inspirations place of origin.

[Maxine MagicFox]

Well im hooked now :P . Finished ep9 yesterday. Im just gonna wait for Ep11 before i watch 10
That's a good idea to wait, I just saw episode 10 and I'm suffering after this cliffhanger >< Lawrence got his ass handed to him and I knew it was coming.

XD I'm assuming you are talkinag about Spice and Wolf!

I can't wait, either! The last episode was great! I, too, could see something coming as easy as he got the armour and all, but more to the point, I was wondering when he was going to start being persecuted for traveling with Horo! Lawrence has started to get a bit of an ego and this is really going to pull his reigns in now.

[Sayckeone]

*Stamped with Maxine MagicFox seal of approval!* :3 Totally agree!!
I may be mistaken, but weren't you saying the opposite earlier?

[Maxine MagicFox]

:3 So now instead of arguing about TT, I've somehow managed to bump us onto the track of Transformers.

See how complicated this gets, Sayck.

If I had to take the arguing side, the only thing from what I know that I could come up with is that the inspirations came off of Japanese models and designs, the show sometimes displaying models before their release.


We could play this game from all over the place. Inspirations do not equate to making the finished product native their inspirations place of origin.

And I totally agree. Look, LOL, Kakizaki, if you want to fight this, I'm the wrong person to do that with. Never watched the show, know nothing about it, and I don't favor old school anime too much. ^_^ Normally I don't mind playing devil's advocate but I'm afraid my knowledge is too limited this time. Sorry.

[Maxine MagicFox]

*Stamped with Maxine MagicFox seal of approval!* :3 Totally agree!!
I may be mistaken, but weren't you saying the opposite earlier?

?? No. Re-read my posts. I've only repeatedly stated that "this is what others have said" and what otaku declare but "I have too much self-respect for that".

I never stated until now what my opinion is. I've only been stating general facts.

:roll: Don't even get me started on manga: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_to_Labyrinth - this makes me sick three times over. >_<

[Saishu]

Lawrence should have never done extortion in Spice and Wolf :(

Since the cover to the labyrinth manga is done separately by another artist, how is the interior art?

[Tari]

Bleach died. Though, people have been saying it's made a comeback. Who knows.

Hang on, Bleach is over? I hear it's still going on.

... I didn't say anything about DBZ for kids :wink: But you're still wrong.

DBZ for angsty goth teenagers (what I originally said/meant) = Bleach
DBZ for kids = DBZ is already for 8 year olds
Worse than either show could ever be = Naruto

Not over, no, but it might as well be dead. And yes, Bleach is much, much more worthwhile than Naruto. If I recall rightly, there was a long section in the Naruto manga about Sasuke sitting in a barrel, half naked. I never got there, and I'm glad I didn't.

Original story arcs for Bleach and DBZ were both good, from my understanding. I actually liked the Bleach one, and I can't say much about the DBZ one, as I've only seen the randomly played episodes that Cartoon Network used to air (which subsequently made me hate the show with a vigour).

Naruto... does it actually have a plot? Or just a bunch of random mini-arcs that don't even tie together?




And what's IGPX, then? A Cartoon Network original show that was animated by Production I.G.

That did nothing in regards to explaining why TT is considered Japanese animation.

TT and IGPX were both produced in similar manners, from my understanding. Both were ideas that came from American companies, and both were produced by self-same companies. Both were animated by Japanese animation studios.

I get the feeling that TT isn't typically considered anime by the hardcore otaku crowd, while IGPX is (possibly because it's been dubbed back into Japanese, I think).




Unrelated to anything at all: Sometimes, western companies make the best superheroes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Mapleleaf).

[Maxine MagicFox]

Lawrence should have never done extortion in Spice and Wolf :(

Since the cover to the labyrinth manga is done separately by another artist, how is the interior art?

http://www.newsarama.com/tokyopop/Henson/RTL6.jpg - randomly googled

Haha, or at least if he was going to do extortion he should have really checked his ass to be sure of the market. It was incredibly careless of him, I felt. With as many *gasps* as he was getting as he pulled into town, a little research woulda probably dredged something up.

[Saishu]

Well the eyes don't resemble manga much, but it's a nice try.

Lawrence was just trying too hard to impress Horo. And then he has the nerve to talk #### to her >_>

[Maxine MagicFox]

Well the eyes don't resemble manga much, but it's a nice try.

Lawrence was just trying too hard to impress Horo. And then he has the nerve to talk #### to her >_>

Personal bias: I hate Tokyopop. Since that and the Dark Crystal manga was released, I just hate them even more.


Grrr, I can't believe he said that to her! And even knowing deep down that no matter what happens, she'll do her damnest to get him out of it! Tch, she should just leave him and travel north on her own. He doesn't deserver her now!! And after their cute scenes in eppy 8!! :(

[CSXLoser]

From the sound of it....i think i made a good choice not to watch EP10 lol...

[Maxine MagicFox]

^_^ Ep 10 was good, but I think they are once again putting too much into this one plan and I can see SO much going wrong with it. Waaah, I hope they wrap the series up in a decent manner, though. I know nothing is done, but to at least give it a good conclusion but to keep things open for a season 2.

On another note, is there any anime series you guys are looking forward to seeing next month? Here's mine. (http://maxine-magicfox.livejournal.com/194652.html?mode=reply) My top choices are Vampire Knight and Special A-class.

[Saishu]

I have no idea what anime I'll be watching next. I just go along with whatever my university's club is watching (right now it's Moyashimon, Dennou Coil, and some other stuff). But right now I only go to the club to see Spice and Wolf and other weird stuff during random hour.

Super Kuma San!

I saw Street Fighter Alpha last night on Sci-Fi channel, and now I'm convinced to buy it again on DVD. I have the VHS tape at home, but we got rid of the VCR last year.

[ViolenceJack]

I'm still yet to finish Negima, Gokudo, Mahoromatic Maiden, and Heroic Age.

Heroic Age is pretty nice makes me think of a Hybrid between Vandread and Generator Gawl.

[Maxine MagicFox]

-_- why do I get the feeling I'm the only one that keeps up with current releases and waits patiently each and every week for the next episode of whatever series in order to launch it in torrent and an hour later have a 30min anime fix.

Meh, I thought about watching Dennou Coil but chose Claymore over it. Damn was I ever sorry that I did that. -_-; Claymore was so fuggin' sucky and disappointing! They couldn't even make the demons look kewl while eating guts.

Grr, Saishu! You're a year behind! That was last spring's anime release! :P
LOL.

[Kakizaki]

-_- why do I get the feeling I'm the only one that keeps up with current releases and waits patiently each and every week for the next episode of whatever series in order to launch it in torrent and an hour later have a 30min anime fix.


I don't know. Maybe some of us can't stand most of the anime that is coming out in Japan these days -- that and we don't have time for it.

[Futomimi]

I barely have time to keep up with the few shows that I watch, and those are from the US..

[Maxine MagicFox]

And yet I'm a college girl who works on websites and at a crappy fast food job. :P Don't give me that!

I'll agree with Kaki, though. Anime really seems to be less these days. -_-; We need something with some sparkle! And Suzumiya almost made me want to throw up. I don't get why people were so into it. Still... I love my stories... even cruddy ones.

[Sayckeone]

LOST > all anime.

[Maxine MagicFox]

What is LOST?

[Kakizaki]

^I'm in grad school, work in an archive, have nearly 2 hours of drive time a day, go to the gym or jog everyday for nearly 2 hours, and have to find time to cook my food (won't eat fast food anymore). I know Futo is also in school.

[Futomimi]

And yet I'm a college girl who works on websites and at a crappy fast food job. :P Don't give me that!

How many hours are you taking? Is your school accredited? How does your college rank among the others in your state? What's your cumulative GPA?

Just asking because Kakizaki is a grad student and I'm also a college student.. I'm working on getting as many scholarships as I can right now and just finished with midterms.

and boom simulpost :P

[Sayckeone]

What is LOST?
It's only the best ####ing TV show ever.

[Maxine MagicFox]

Oh, no doubt, you guys beat me in that part. I'm only in a community college. I have no interest in going to uni. And :\ I guess I am kinda lieing about time. I actually have two hours "free" 'cause I'm suppose to be doing my intern/practicum assignment in order to get my degree. The last three fuggin' semesters were bloody brutal though. I get up at 5:30 every morning to get my younger sister off to school and it was 30 min commune to classes which started at 8 and stayed until 2 and drove back to start work at 3 to 8. Came home, ate, showered, homeworked, -_- and went to bed.

I'm actually ENJOYING this semester. *Phew* Especially when my practicum assignment is the EO website.

My GPA is about a 3.8 (yeah, whatever, I don't give a #### anyhow. I just want the fuggin' diploma).

It sucks as next fall things start up hectic again as I will be going for my associates in web programming.

[RayFoxSith]

What is LOST?

I haven't watched t.v. in months and even I know what LOST is.

[Maxine MagicFox]

:oops: ... ummm... well... I only learned what American Idol was like last season and that was just 'cause it went off just before House M.D. came on.

[Kakizaki]

^BS....I hardly watch television, but it is impossible to not hear about something regarding American Idol somewhere.

[Sayckeone]

^Truth.

[Maxine MagicFox]

:roll: I'm not going to argue this. Maybe you're right. Maybe I did hear about it or something before, but the question then becomes if I was listening and if I cared enough to bother to listen to what might have sounded like a celebrity pageant to me. I don't watch reality shows, I dislike reality shows, and lord knows that half of the shows the people that within my surroundings watch don't interest me in the least.

I've never heard of your LOST, I've never watched an episode of your Survival, Apprenticeship, or American Idol. I don't care to watch them. You could come up to me tomorrow and tell me that the newest latest fad is "Joe lives in a square house" and I'd pay it as much mind as the 100 or so customers who come up to the counter complaining to me every day about there not being enough mayo on their chicken sandwhiches or the cheese not being melted enough on their burger. I'll listen, I'll interact, but once I'm done with the conversation, what transpired is lost forever as another pointless activity in my day.

[Arjuna]

Just STFU already.

[Maxine MagicFox]

On another note, is there any anime series you guys are looking forward to seeing next month? Here's mine. (http://maxine-magicfox.livejournal.com/194652.html?mode=reply) My top choices are Vampire Knight and Special A-class.

Back on topic. We were discussing anime.

[Arjuna]

Sadly only thing left that I want to watch Animu related is the Rebuild of Evangelion.

[Maxine MagicFox]

SAME HERE!! *Hugs her Eva boxset* I'm so in love with this anime and just to see it redone and touched up. Mostly though I want to see if they screwed anything up and/or gave a little bit more info on some things.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Yif6fvmRamM

And this trailer is just kick ass. *Sigh* I wonder if I'll ever get to see it.

[Arjuna]

I downloaded a cam version from the theatre with english fan subs, it was really nice quality. I can't wait for the actual DVD to get fan subbed. I hope ADV picks this up here in the US later so I can watch it in HD.

[Maxine MagicFox]

Ugg, I'm praying that ADV picks up Geneon's slack, too. -_-; Dammit! Geneon really ####ed up. I'm still waiting for last disc of Rozen Maiden Traumend and for them to finish up Higurashi. I bought my boxset the day that I heard Geneon was pulling out. I didn't have the money for it at all at the time but I didn't want to lose out o_o;.

[Mungo]

I just recently finished watching SAC, Samurai Champloo and Texhnolyze and loved all three. Could you recommend something in the same vein? I've already seen Cowboy Bebop and Lain.

Does anyone know if Genshiken's second season is getting an R1 release?

[Maxine MagicFox]

OMG I wanna see Texhnolyze SO bad! Gah! Yo####oshi ABe is just AWESOME!

Now when you say in the same vein, what are you looking for exactly? Something mysterious and dark or just something that's impactful. Anyhow, Yo####oshi ABe did an anime called Haibane Renmei which is really awesome but is not "dark" like Lain is. Well, it features people with tiny wings, LOL. That should give you an idea. I've not watched the others you mentioned so I can't really tell what kind of anime they are. Sorry. LOL

[Mungo]

OMG I wanna see Texhnolyze SO bad! Gah! Yo####oshi ABe is just AWESOME!

Definetily one of the best series I've seen. Very dark and violent and one of the few series that could actually be called mature. Probably the best ending I've seen too (sans Planetes).

Now when you say in the same vein, what are you looking for exactly? Something mysterious and dark or just something that's impactful.

Something along those lines. Likeable characters and some degree of maturity would be great too. I've been hearing good things about Kurau, is it worthwhile?

Haibane was great too.

[Maxine MagicFox]

I was unable to try Kurau since ADV swept it up so fast and I haven't had money to purchase anime recently. However, it's a BONES production and they've got a decent track record.

I'm wanting to hit up Elfen Lied which they say is dark and very mature. Haha, I typically don't go for the dark stuff which is why it's all on a "put on hold" status. Boogiebop Phantom is another I've wanted to try.

Himitsu: Top Secret (April 8) and Golgo 13 (April 11) look like they might have that dark atmosphere you are looking for but it's hard to tell.

"R1 release"? That's the first time I've heard that term. What is that? And I fear that this is somehow a stupid question that I shoud know the answer to, but I never keep up on terminology. :\ I've probably embarrased myself again.

[Tenbatsu]

"R1 release"? That's the first time I've heard that term. What is that?

https://www.dvdscene.com.au/shop/skin1/images/region_map.gif

[Tenbatsu]

I just recently finished watching SAC, Samurai Champloo and Texhnolyze and loved all three. Could you recommend something in the same vein? I've already seen Cowboy Bebop and Lain.

Does anyone know if Genshiken's second season is getting an R1 release?

Based on the titles you listed you might want to look into Gantz, Kite, Gun Sword, and Hellsing.

[Sayckeone]

Holy ####. This girl lives under a rock. A really big one, at that.

[Olethros]

^ LOL

[Flußkönig]

Something along those lines. Likeable characters and some degree of maturity would be great too. I've been hearing good things about Kurau, is it worthwhile?

Haibane was great too.

Kurau: Phantom Memory was pretty good. I would definitely recommend watching the series.

The animation is really nice and the story (unlike most anime) is consistently good throughout the breadth of the series.

[Maxine MagicFox]

Holy ####. This girl lives under a rock. A really big one, at that.

Is that my excuse? You're giving me THAT much credit? BTW, was that a poor attempt at another fat joke? I'm 256. Get over it and move on. If you think it's embarrasing me, I don't give a ####. *Pops a chocolate bar in her mouth.* Currently working on 300. :wink: There IS one VERY nice thing to being fat. No skinny girl's boobs are as big as mine <3.

But, no, see, I told you it was probably a stupid question, and it was. See, when I talk about R1 releases I just type it out as "bringing it over to American shores for the first time" OR even better "getting licensed." But, I like R1. It's more succint. Either way, is this what you were looking for?

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-12-08/media-blasters-goes-with-more-genshiken

[Kakizaki]

I've never heard of your LOST, I've never watched an episode of your Survival, Apprenticeship, or American Idol. I don't care to watch them.


I don't care to watch them either, but I am still quite aware of what they are. If you spend time on the internet or on message boards, you know what they are. I get the feeling you are one of those people that feels that since these shows are not in your realm of interest, and since they are part of mainstream pop culture, you feel the need to over validate or over qualify your disdain for them by pretending to not be aware of them.

[Maxine MagicFox]

That's a little bit about what you have to understand about me. I told you, I'm not like other people. It's not that I have any disdane. I've never watched them. They just don't interest me so if I read or heard, I blocked it out or quickly forgot about it. I don't spent as much time on messages boards as you think and the only websites I typically visit are Zelda websites and even then I soon leave those. You're right, it was probably right there in front of me. I just didn't look at or cared until I saw it every Tuesday as it was going off and House was coming on. I know Apprenticeship 'cause my sister would snag the tv to watch it since her marketing class was really into it.

*Shrug* It's your call though. I didn't even know what survival was for a long time 'cause I didn't have a tv the entire time that it was airing.

Honestly, though, you really can't pit me in with everyone else. I'm not that sort of person.

[Kakizaki]

^You are also assuming, by those statements, that other people do read threads or watch stuff they aren't interested in. I couldn't even tell you what night Lost or AI is on. I don't read the Lost thread -- but just by observation without intending it, I am aware of it.

[Maxine MagicFox]

*shrugs* Well, I've not. I have no concept. And I don't really care. I watch House, Law and Order: SVU, Without a Trace, and Mythbusters. All of which my family also watches except Mythbusters which I have it set up on DDR to record only new eps so I can come and watch it whenever they are in bed and I've got the tv to myself.

[Gillian Seed]

Its SURVIVOR and THE APPRENTICE. You have to of heard of them, lame reality TV shows.



There IS one VERY nice thing to being fat. No skinny girl's boobs are as big as mine <3


They are better looking, and more useful.

[Olethros]

Gillian Seed speaks TRUTH

[Maxine MagicFox]

Its SURVIVOR and THE APPRENTICE. You have to of heard of them, lame reality TV shows.

*Throws her hands up* :roll: It's like talking to brick walls. You've hears of it so therefore it can't possibly have escaped anyone else's attention!

[Gillian Seed]

*doesn't know how to respond*

:!:

[Kakizaki]

How long has Survivor been on the air? 9-10 years? Yeah..........

[Gillian Seed]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivor_%28U.S._TV_series%29

The second season premier episode aired after the super bowl. Is it safe to assume you've heard of that?

[Kakizaki]

Is that a big bowl of cereal?

[Maxine MagicFox]

Then that puts me about about age 14. At that time I was going through some depression problems and went through a move. I started up a class where I learned how to do HTML coding and started what would end up now being my eight year old site MCLoZ. TV did not interest me and it was at this point that I heard about and started watching Sailor Moon and DBZ on Cartoon Network.

Three years after that, my Dad (Navy) moved us to GA. We were three months without a house and then once we're in we do not have cable or the net for at least a year. I graduated 2002, so I just stayed at home writing, working on my site offline, and reading. When I do get the net I was introduced to unlicensed anime and enjoyed watching that. Nope. No tv. I was also only involved heavily in one forums community - and they didn't talk about that stuff.

Three years later, dad retires, we move again, without a house for a few months again, no tv, no net.

*Nods* That about sums it up. You guys satisfied? I only recently started watching basic television. Do NOT ask me to relate to you the years before this because I'm not interested in proceeding down that little memory lane.

[Maxine MagicFox]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivor_%28U.S._TV_series%29

The second season premier episode aired after the super bowl. Is it safe to assume you've heard of that?

I don't watch sports. And seeing as how I was calling it Survivalist not too long before - no. But, that's interesting. Doubt I'll watch it. No, actually, I think that night I was up in my room working on homework for my PR class.

[Gillian Seed]

*Nods* That about sums it up. You guys satisfied? I only recently started watching basic television. Do NOT ask me to relate to you the years before this because I'm not interested in proceeding down that little memory lane.


we didnt ask for that or more pushing of that McDonalds fan site, sorry. *settles*

[Maxine MagicFox]

we didnt ask for that or more pushing of that McDonalds fan site, sorry. *settles*

What are you talking about??

[Kakizaki]

That's cool and all, but again, it makes assumptions about having to watch tv to know what Idol and Lost are.

[Tenbatsu]

http://www.atlus.com/new_forum/viewtopic.php?t=470

[Maxine MagicFox]

What aren't you getting about the months at a time WITHOUT cable or internet and being out of school? My McD job of the past three years is my first job and I don't have a license. ^_^ Not yet. I'm working on it.

Either way, aren't we seriously going off topic. Who cares about this already? I'm more interested in talking about anime!! :P

[Kakizaki]

http://www.atlus.com/new_forum/viewtopic.php?t=470

This isn't much of an argument. Besides, this thread goes weeks without activity.

[Maxine MagicFox]

I never called it an argument, did you? ^_^ I considered it just a discussion, rather annoying since it focused on me trying to prove knowledge I didn't have, but... no, not an argument. :P It takes a LOT to get me into an argument and even then I'm just prone to obsurdly long rants. -_- I was kicked out of the Debate section of my one forum, though, because I was getting too insulting, and for that reason I don't wander into the Debate section of even my own forum. When I start swearing, insulting, and... o_O acting like Sayc x3 THAT'S when you know I'm arguing.

[Futomimi]

There IS one VERY nice thing to being fat. No skinny girl's boobs are as big as mine <3


They are better looking, and more useful.

lol. You're awesome, Darren.

[Sayckeone]

There IS one VERY nice thing to being fat. No skinny girl's boobs are as big as mine <3.No skinny girl's sag as much as yours either.

[Kakizaki]

^Ever see Jodie Foster naked? Yeeeeuck.

[Sanctine]

There IS one VERY nice thing to being fat. No skinny girl's boobs are as big as mine <3.

I don't mean to be rude, but guys don't care about the size of a girl's breasts. You may think I'm crazy, but I'm not.

We care about the size contrast to the rest of the figure.

[Kakizaki]

We care about the size contrast to the rest of the figure.


Oh, that is a very good way of putting it.

[Arjuna]

I think I vomited inside my mouth more than once reading this thread.

[Kakizaki]

Wanna pillow(s) to lay your head on?

[Arjuna]

Might as well lay my head on sacks of potatoes.

[Futomimi]

Might as well lay my head on flapjacks.

fixed.

[Kakizaki]

Pour syrup on'em.

[Futomimi]

Goddamn it Kaki, I just ate.
(mods we need a barf smiley)

[Voodoo]

Max do you listen to the radio? Seriously if you listen to the radio you have to have heard of american idol since basically ever other song is from one of their contestants these days. You really remind me of my sister in law. She's anime obsessed and completely hooked on Japanesse culture to the point where she denies knowing anything about american shows and such just like you.

[Maxine MagicFox]

Nah, don't listen to the radio. Actually, even with downloaded stuff, anime openings and such included, I only have 100 or so files. ^_^ I like oldies!! But, I really am not much for listening to music.

And, I never said that I replaced anime culture to as far as much as denying my own. On the contrary. I'M FUGGIN' HAPPY TO BE AMERICAN!! Don't get me confused with some wapanese idiot! I'm not. I just enjoy Japanese animation, but I enjoy it as much as I enjoy Pixar or Disney animations. As for Japanese, the only reason I wish to learn the language more than others is because I might need it to get ahead in my job. Personally, though, I'd much rather visit Ireland or Scottland (no matter how much it rains).

By the by, aren't you guys carrying the breast joke a little too far now? *sigh* I didn't think it would start this big a thing. I'll watch what I say from now on like that.

[Saishu]

Grr, Saishu! You're a year behind! That was last spring's anime release! :P
LOL.
I didn't start torrenting until Spice and Wolf :D I love that show. Since then I've picked up Mononoke and haven't gotten anything else. (Mononoke was cool too)

[Flußkönig]

Since then I've picked up Mononoke and haven't gotten anything else. (Mononoke was cool too)

Mononoke is pretty much my favorite show ever. I loved the art style and most of the horror stories were intense/intriguing.

Kinda weird how many of my favorite (mushishi) shows all star medicine sellers.

[Maxine MagicFox]

All Miyazaki films are totally awesome! Howl's Moving Castle is definitely my favorite.

Hehe, Saishu. Then you should get into torrenting others!!

[Kakizaki]

^Are you sure they are talking about the same thing?



On a side note -- I don't think I would comment on torrenting something that is available and cheap in the U.S. legitimately.

[Mungo]

Kinda weird how many of my favorite (mushishi) shows all star medicine sellers.

Mushishi was great, so much so that I pretty much instantly ordered the rest of the DVDs after watching the first one. Now, if only our customs office would actually let me have them...

Thanks for your suggestions. I'll look into Kurau and Boogiepop, they seem the most promising. Seen most of the others.

Maxine, I'd seriously advice passing up on Elfen Lied. It's a horrible piece of crap (well, the first five episodes anyway).

[Futomimi]

Flußkönig means the TV Mononoke..

[Flußkönig]

Flußkönig means the TV Mononoke..


Yes exactly.

I haven't seen Princess Mononoke, but Howl's Moving Castle wasn't bad when I saw it at the theater.

Here are some links.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7890
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mononoke_(anime)



Mushishi was great, so much so that I pretty much instantly ordered the rest of the DVDs after watching the first one. Now, if only our customs office would actually let me have them...



You should also check out the mushishi manga if you have the chance. It is going to be five volumes, three of which are already out in english. The anime follows the manga fairly closely, but the illustrations are really nice.

[Maxine MagicFox]

Oh, whoops, sorry! ^_^; No, I'm posting in between classes right now, so I wasn't thinking.

Aw! Someone else besides me likes Mushishi?! *Squee* Ginko is the greatest!! I'm wanting to collect the manga but all I have is the first one, was there more released?

[Flußkönig]

Oh, whoops, sorry! ^_^; No, I'm posting in between classes right now, so I wasn't thinking.

Aw! Someone else besides me likes Mushishi?! *Squee* Ginko is the greatest!! I'm wanting to collect the manga but all I have is the first one, was there more released?

Yeah, volume two and three are both available for purchase.

[Maxine MagicFox]

I really wish I had more money. I never have enough money for that sort of thing. *Sigh* Though, personally, I think I want to save my money to buy all the DVDs more than the manga. There's just a beauty about the anime that the manga (though I realize it was first) doesn't have. I also like the fact that the anime features a much more older and matured Ginko. The manga seemed like a young kid who was just unsocial while Ginko in the anime seems "wizened" and keeps his mouth shut because... well because half the time it seems like he's listening for something.

[iammako3]

Maxine, I'd seriously advice passing up on Elfen Lied. It's a horrible piece of crap (well, the first five episodes anyway).

However, the theme song is pretty darn cool. ^_^

[ViolenceJack]

-_- why do I get the feeling I'm the only one that keeps up with current releases

Well there's a lot of anime I havent seen old and new.

[RayFoxSith]

Mushishi is a great departure of traditional anime. Very light, non stereotypical, and easy to get into. Kudos to the art direction, also.

[Maxine MagicFox]

Kinda weird how many of my favorite (mushishi) shows all star medicine sellers.

Mushishi was great, so much so that I pretty much instantly ordered the rest of the DVDs after watching the first one. Now, if only our customs office would actually let me have them...

Thanks for your suggestions. I'll look into Kurau and Boogiepop, they seem the most promising. Seen most of the others.

Maxine, I'd seriously advice passing up on Elfen Lied. It's a horrible piece of crap (well, the first five episodes anyway).

Just warning you, I haven't seen Boogiepop for my ownself ... I dunno why. I keep hearing that it's awesome and as crazy as Lain. I'm sure I'll hit it up one of these days.

You didn't like Elfen Lied? That's weird. It's such a highly recommended anime. Hrrrm. ^_^ I thank you for the advice and not put my expectations too high when I do finally go to watch it, but I think I'll form my own conclusions, hehe.

@Ray - ABSOLUTELY! It goes on its own pace and the concepts are just SO FUGGIN' UNIQUE! The episodes with the dreams that come true and the one where the "mailgirl"'s sister disappears are just my absolute favorites. The one with the girl locked up in the room of scrolls also sticks out in my mind. Ugg, saddly, I never got to finish watching the series. I'm waiting patiently for all the DVDs to be released and I'm going to snatch them up. Just one more to go! I wish they could have a second season. There's just so much they can do with these ideas!

[RayFoxSith]

Well, I didn't particularly care for Elfen Lied. We should get the manga over here. The anime ended with too many loose ends and made numerous changes (mostly bad) to the plot and characters.
I will give it props for being the first anime I have ever seen where nearly 50+ guys die horrible, painful deaths within the first 10 minutes of the first episode.

[Maxine MagicFox]

:? You guys are dashing my hopes of a great anime experience. Still, better I hear this now than end up watching and be like "the ####?! that's what all the hype was about!?"

[RayFoxSith]

If you watch torrents or watch your anime for free, watch it. But if you're gonna be giving your hard earned cash for it (like I did, stupid me), your money is better spent elsewhere.

[Maxine MagicFox]

Nah, I was planning on youtube or veoh. Only time I buy anime is when it has earned it - such as in the case of Fruits Basket, Lain, Evangelion, Saikano, Kino, and Azumanga Daioh. I already watched them all, but there's just something beautiful about being able to HOLD that CD and know that you supported the developers for their work <3.

[Saishu]

I saw episodes 11 and 12 of Spice and Wolf today. Lawrence was acting like a real wimp in 11. Horo pretty much summed it up by saying he wasn't man enough for her, but of course she's still hooked on him.

The show's going in a weird direction now. 'Screw trade, let's become organized criminals.' I wonder how episode 13 is going to wrap up the series.

[Maxine MagicFox]

A merchant is only one step up from being a criminal, didn't you know that? The end of ep 12 pretty much summed that up. Merchants, pirates, criminals, politicians... they are all the same.

:cry: For the end of eppy 12.

I hope Horo kicked that kid-wolf's ass!!

[Saishu]

No it's not. Lawrence is just moving on up from his crime of extortion.

"Bender does not approve the cool crime of stealing."

I can imagine the younger wolf saying, "Bring it on Grandma."

[Maxine MagicFox]

Damn but didn't Horo look awesome in that last screen!! Surrounded by all them wolves in human form with that one wolf towering high above her, she STILL looked like the strongest bitch there!!

T-T Why! Why can't they show that fight scene?!

[noloe4]

Finished reading Eerie Queerie! a few days ago. It was OK. It's only 4 volumes long and the ending was rather disappointing. There are a few likeable characters throughout the series,but I felt that another volume or two could have helped out cuz there were a lot of characters that could have been developed more..seems like they just threw everything together at the end. Anyways...I'm gonna read The Cain Saga next once I acquire the first two volumes. I already have Vols.3,4 Part 1&2. After that on to Godchild which is a sequel it. I already got all 8 volumes of that one.

[Maxine MagicFox]

Kaori Yuki-sama is the greatest <3 Have you read her Angel Sanctuary series? *squee*

I'm wanting to get The Cain Saga next myself. I purchased vol 1 of Godchild which was released first and it looks SO delicious. What is it about Kaori's art that can make something dark look so damn sexy?

[R315razor]

Well, I didn't particularly care for Elfen Lied. We should get the manga over here. The anime ended with too many loose ends and made numerous changes (mostly bad) to the plot and characters.
I heard that the manga was horrible with random pointless fetishy crap thrown in, and that the anime was exponentially better.

I personally never read the manga (in fact I don't even read manga...).

However what I find that makes Elfin Lied such a good anime is the fact that they left it with so many loose ends and yet still managed to get that "completed" feeling. Of every single Anime that I have seen, the ending of Elfin Lied comes in a close second place.

The first being the ending of The End of Evangelion movie. You can't beat pure genius.

[RayFoxSith]

But see, Eva did it in a much more subtle way, and didn't necessarily leave any loose ends. Lied did. It put itself in a situation where #### needed to be explained, and I loathe it because of that.

[Mungo]

Personally, I thought that the worst part about Elfen Lied was the characters. They were just so unbearable that by the end of episode five I wanted to strangle each and every one of them, especially Nyu (I liked Lucy though). I still have the box set, but I don't see myself giving it a second chance anytime soon.

[The Liztress]

Kaori Yuki-sama is the greatest <3 Have you read her Angel Sanctuary series? *squee*

I'm wanting to get The Cain Saga next myself. I purchased vol 1 of Godchild which was released first and it looks SO delicious. What is it about Kaori's art that can make something dark look so damn sexy?Angel Sanctuary is one of the series I love to read. And, noloe4, I liked Eerie Queerie myself but it wasn't one that really hooked me. I like the Chibi Vampire series, Vampire Knight (actually I love this series a lot), the Sailor Moon series (it was my first anime and I liked the manga too), and Ouran Host Club.

[RayFoxSith]

Personally, I thought that the worst part about Elfen Lied was the characters.

That was another thing too. I couldn't stand how low 'Ms. Armless' had and Nyu got annoying in the first 15 minutes you see her. For Christ sake, girl, keep your voice down....

[Maxine MagicFox]

Kaori Yuki-sama is the greatest <3 Have you read her Angel Sanctuary series? *squee*

I'm wanting to get The Cain Saga next myself. I purchased vol 1 of Godchild which was released first and it looks SO delicious. What is it about Kaori's art that can make something dark look so damn sexy?Angel Sanctuary is one of the series I love to read. And, noloe4, I liked Eerie Queerie myself but it wasn't one that really hooked me. I like the Chibi Vampire series, Vampire Knight (actually I love this series a lot), the Sailor Moon series (it was my first anime and I liked the manga too), and Ouran Host Club.

I haven't heard of noloe4 or Eerie Queerie to my knowledge. Chibi Vampire ? Isn't this that Karin vampire series or something where she bites their neck and "gives" blood instead of taking it. I want to read that manga, but it's tokyopop and -_-; I usually loathe picking up that company's products.

Ouran Host Club is just awesome with the manga. The anime was good and was what got me into it, but I thought that in comparison with the manga, it cut out too many of the serious/bishi parts.

The Sailor Moon anime was what got me into it as well, but never looked at the manga and never got totally involved with it since once Gundam Wing aired I was sucked into that instead.

As for Vampire Knight - I've WANTED to pick up the manga SO BAD, but haven't. But, I think that's all for the better since this April the anime is being released. ^_^ We can watch it together and you can tell me if I should still pick up the manga or if the anime turns out as awesome.

[ViolenceJack]

I should be getting, and this is despite Ray's suggestion (Sorry Ray).

Iria Zeriam Set

What else..
Ah.

Gun Parade March (Season 1)
Y's Book 1
Y's Book 2
And the 5'th title I'll just not mention >.>

[The Liztress]

Kaori Yuki-sama is the greatest <3 Have you read her Angel Sanctuary series? *squee*

I'm wanting to get The Cain Saga next myself. I purchased vol 1 of Godchild which was released first and it looks SO delicious. What is it about Kaori's art that can make something dark look so damn sexy?Angel Sanctuary is one of the series I love to read. And, noloe4, I liked Eerie Queerie myself but it wasn't one that really hooked me. I like the Chibi Vampire series, Vampire Knight (actually I love this series a lot), the Sailor Moon series (it was my first anime and I liked the manga too), and Ouran Host Club.

I haven't heard of noloe4 or Eerie Queerie to my knowledge. Chibi Vampire ? Isn't this that Karin vampire series or something where she bites their neck and "gives" blood instead of taking it. I want to read that manga, but it's tokyopop and -_-; I usually loathe picking up that company's products.

Ouran Host Club is just awesome with the manga. The anime was good and was what got me into it, but I thought that in comparison with the manga, it cut out too many of the serious/bishi parts.

The Sailor Moon anime was what got me into it as well, but never looked at the manga and never got totally involved with it since once Gundam Wing aired I was sucked into that instead.

As for Vampire Knight - I've WANTED to pick up the manga SO BAD, but haven't. But, I think that's all for the better since this April the anime is being released. ^_^ We can watch it together and you can tell me if I should still pick up the manga or if the anime turns out as awesome.Alright. I want to see the Vampire Knight anime a lot. I don't have the books but I have looked up scans online and is how I read some of my manga. Gundam Wing was pure awesome as well. It's my favorite Gundam series. I found the Ouran Host club anime to be decent but no where as good as the books. And Chibi Vampire is the Karin vampire series. I haven't seen the anime but I like the storyline.

[Maxine MagicFox]

You looking forward to any other spring animes? Here's my list: http://maxine-magicfox.livejournal.com/194652.html - and you'll even see my memory of Vampire Knight is questionable. I'm leaning more towards that I did pick it up in stores as I said, but, my memory of it is fuzzy, LOL.

Gundam Wing has ended up being my favorite and after watching a few other fails, and, after learning that it was produced by another team different from the regular Gudam producers, have given up watching other Gundams. A real shame, honestly.

I've been told not to watch the Karin anime since it differs quite a bit from the manga which is fantastic. :? I'll probably pick the Tokyopop-rendition up someday.

I was such a loyalist of Angel Sanctuary, after purchasing nearly every volume the day of release. It has a left a big hole in my heart and I haven't found anything to fill it with. It and Saikano were my true loves. I'm praying that when I pick up Cain Saga that it will fill that hole, but... I'm so afraid it won't that I haven't picked it up yet (well, that and lack of funds).

[noloe4]

Have you read her Angel Sanctuary series?

No not yet. It's a hard series to get a hold of. It's 20 volumes I believe and people want well over 100 bucks for them all and I just can't pay that much for some books. I'll get lucky one day...I always do.

[RayFoxSith]

I take back what I said about Elfen Lied having left loose ends when I remembered one that did it so horribly, I could gag.

http://www.temp.sfbok.se/kat/img/14370.jpg

Anime fans, beware.

[Maxine MagicFox]

Have you read her Angel Sanctuary series?

No not yet. It's a hard series to get a hold of. It's 20 volumes I believe and people want well over 100 bucks for them all and I just can't pay that much for some books. I'll get lucky one day...I always do.

:roll: 20 volumes at $10 - how much do you think "I" spent on them? Just collect them one at a time. :3 I also have the two $20 gorgeous artbooks!

And are they hard to get ahold of? I still see the complete set at my Walden bookstore and I think Barnes & Nobles still has a few volumes, though they don't keep them as well stocked. I know the later volumes are in stock on the VIZ Online store.

[Mungo]

I take back what I said about Elfen Lied having left loose ends when I remembered one that did it so horribly, I could gag.

I don't think that everything always needs to be explained and resolved. Haibane Renmei, for an example, managed to have a very satisfying ending even though it left a lot of questions unanswered. Haven't seen Dark Side Blues, though.

[Maxine MagicFox]

Nah, there's a limit, though. There's a difference between things that shouldn't be explained - that deal with your own conclusions - and things that aren't explained.

Haibane Renmei was such a spiritual anime in its telling. What they were there for and how they got to be there... we were given just enough hints and then sort of pushed out to form our basis of belief.

Serial Experiments Lain, even, you get the feeling that everything is there in the anime, and it is, but you just have to piece things together.

But, just purposely not dealing with things isn't the same idea at all.

[RayFoxSith]

Haven't seen Dark Side Blues, though.

Good, don't.

[Snooze]

I like teh annie-mays.

[Camanche]

Congrats, Snooze.

I've got to lay myself out to the experts on this. I need a recommendation.

I'm not a big anime fan. I like stuff that isn't ridiculously cutesy, or made for 15 year olds. I dig #### like Serial Experiments Lain just because all the trippiness is fun, Ergo Proxy was kind of cool, and I liked Cowboy Bebop and as for old stuff, Akira, PRINCESS MONONOKE, Grave of the Fireflies, stuff in that vein. I'm VERY picky about what I watch. I'm looking for something different, instead of the usual Japanese-culture hosh posh that I just have a hard time getting into. It's not that I don't get it, I just don't like it.

Any tips?

[RayFoxSith]

Cammy, if you like the trippy, crazy animes watch Boogiepop Phantom and Paranoia Agent.

[Snooze]

I've got to lay myself out to the experts on this. I need a recommendation.


Baccano (Sci-fi/Italian Mafia.), Mushishi (Maybe too japanese for your tastes, but is based more on ancient folklore. Very serious cartoon.), Guardian of the Sacred Spirit/Seirei no Moribito (Crazy feudal war ####, about some spearwoman in her 30s), Bokurano (Sci-fi, death game involving large robots and children).

[Camanche]

I like how Paranoia Agent started but it degraded at the end. I thought they could have done better with how they tied everything together.

I'll take you guys up on all the rest of those recommendations though, so thanks.

[Mungo]

In addition to those mentioned, I'd recommend Planetes, Samurai Champloo, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Kino's Journey and Texhnolyze.

[The Liztress]

You looking forward to any other spring animes? Here's my list: http://maxine-magicfox.livejournal.com/194652.html - and you'll even see my memory of Vampire Knight is questionable. I'm leaning more towards that I did pick it up in stores as I said, but, my memory of it is fuzzy, LOL.

Gundam Wing has ended up being my favorite and after watching a few other fails, and, after learning that it was produced by another team different from the regular Gudam producers, have given up watching other Gundams. A real shame, honestly.

I've been told not to watch the Karin anime since it differs quite a bit from the manga which is fantastic. :? I'll probably pick the Tokyopop-rendition up someday.

I was such a loyalist of Angel Sanctuary, after purchasing nearly every volume the day of release. It has a left a big hole in my heart and I haven't found anything to fill it with. It and Saikano were my true loves. I'm praying that when I pick up Cain Saga that it will fill that hole, but... I'm so afraid it won't that I haven't picked it up yet (well, that and lack of funds).That's quite the list you got there. I wouldn't mind reading/watching some of those myself. Have you heard of Rosario Vampire? I read a couple of the scans for it and I thought it was decent.

[Snooze]

^ Code Geass Season 2 for spring season. #### yes.

[Maxine MagicFox]

You looking forward to any other spring animes? Here's my list: http://maxine-magicfox.livejournal.com/194652.html - and you'll even see my memory of Vampire Knight is questionable. I'm leaning more towards that I did pick it up in stores as I said, but, my memory of it is fuzzy, LOL.

Gundam Wing has ended up being my favorite and after watching a few other fails, and, after learning that it was produced by another team different from the regular Gudam producers, have given up watching other Gundams. A real shame, honestly.

I've been told not to watch the Karin anime since it differs quite a bit from the manga which is fantastic. :? I'll probably pick the Tokyopop-rendition up someday.

I was such a loyalist of Angel Sanctuary, after purchasing nearly every volume the day of release. It has a left a big hole in my heart and I haven't found anything to fill it with. It and Saikano were my true loves. I'm praying that when I pick up Cain Saga that it will fill that hole, but... I'm so afraid it won't that I haven't picked it up yet (well, that and lack of funds).That's quite the list you got there. I wouldn't mind reading/watching some of those myself. Have you heard of Rosario Vampire? I read a couple of the scans for it and I thought it was decent.

Rosario+ Vampire I think it is. Yeah, heard of it. Meh, heard it was just another excuse to put flouncing boobs and lots of fan service into an anime. But, honestly, I don't know anything about it. ^_^;

And that's not really that big of a list. I'm famous for watching a lot and then dropping them five or more eppies in if they have not pleased me. Here's my full watched list btw: http://mcloz.net/animelist.txt

[Futomimi]

I can't believe the amount of money and time that some of you guys have to put into this. No offense (to most of you).

[s1mpleHUmar]

Cammy, if you like the trippy, crazy animes watch Boogiepop Phantom and Paranoia Agent.

Boogiepop kills.

[Camanche]

Like, it's bad? I've always heard a lot of mixed stuff about it, which is why I never bothered to watch it.

[Tenbatsu]

It's one of those shows that you will have to watch more than once to really get. If you liked lain you will like this to a degree, however it's much more convoluted than lain.

[Camanche]

MORE convoluted than Lain? Pah! I thought Lain was a kind of touching story when you were able to step back and look at it as a whole, even though it could be confusing as ####.

[Snooze]

To be honest, Boogiepop made me laugh more than it did weird me out. It was just utterly nonsensical.

[RayFoxSith]

Either that, or you didn't get it at all.

[Snooze]

Probably True.

[Maxine MagicFox]

I can't believe the amount of money and time that some of you guys have to put into this. No offense (to most of you).

Time... I do it in between working on my sites. *shrugs* Something has to break the monotony of html coding.

As for money, if you notice, most of the titles on my list aren't licensed or WEREN'T at the time that I watched them.


Anyways - all those reasons are why I wanna watch Boogiepop.

[ViolenceJack]

So, either of you seen Black Blood Brothers? I was wondering about that one.

[noloe4]

Just finished Kaleido Star(Season 1). It was pretty good as a whole and the ending was fitting and a lot more satisfying than most endings. I haven't acquired the next season yet,but will definitely get it eventually. Next I'm gonna watch Bastard! which I reckon from hearsay is a lot of fun.

[ViolenceJack]

Bastard! was fun, wish it had been longer than 6 episodes though.
Another goodie is Golden Boy.

[RayFoxSith]

Golden Boy's funny as hell.

[Flußkönig]

Just in case anyone is interested, the first episode of the Blue Dragon anime aired on cartoon network this morning. CN will be airing the episode again tomorrow night at 10.

[iammako3]

, Bokurano (Sci-fi, death game involving large robots and children).

All right! Finally I know another person who's seen this! I don't think enough people give it a chance once they learn the big spoiler. I'd like to find the manga translated somewhere since I hear the anime deviated from the manga storyline quite a bit.

[Saishu]

Just in case anyone is interested, the first episode of the Blue Dragon anime aired on cartoon network this morning. CN will be airing the episode again tomorrow night at 10.
It was better than Trinity Soul. That's funny.

[Flußkönig]

, Bokurano (Sci-fi, death game involving large robots and children).

All right! Finally I know another person who's seen this! I don't think enough people give it a chance once they learn the big spoiler. I'd like to find the manga translated somewhere since I hear the anime deviated from the manga storyline quite a bit.

I thought the Bokurano anime was horribly boring. Absolutely zero appeal. The manga might be better since the storyline is different.

Just in case anyone is interested, the first episode of the Blue Dragon anime aired on cartoon network this morning. CN will be airing the episode again tomorrow night at 10.
It was better than Trinity Soul. That's funny.

How is that funny?

[Saishu]

With such similar concepts (shadows/personae), you'd think that the better game would have the better anime. My opinion.

[Snooze]

Just in case anyone is interested, the first episode of the Blue Dragon anime aired on cartoon network this morning. CN will be airing the episode again tomorrow night at 10.

Cartoon Network. :roll:

[ZoraGenin]

HUNTER X HUNTER!

Seriously. Its pretty good except for a couple parts of . . . idiocy.

[Flußkönig]

Just in case anyone is interested, the first episode of the Blue Dragon anime aired on cartoon network this morning. CN will be airing the episode again tomorrow night at 10.

Cartoon Network. :roll:

Is there something wrong with Cartoon Network?

[Camanche]

It's the Cartoon Network. We all know it plays a lot of garbage, but most cartoons these days are all awful.

Is Peprika any good?

[unknown]

Just in case anyone is interested, the first episode of the Blue Dragon anime aired on cartoon network this morning. CN will be airing the episode again tomorrow night at 10.
It was better than Trinity Soul. That's funny.

That's not funny (ok maybe a little...), that's very, very, very sad.

[Zachalmighty]

Time to revive this thread!

I hope you've all been watching Persona Trinity Soul, Gundam 00, Wolf and Spice, Kaiji Ultimate Pariah, and Ghost hound. They are by far the best of the Fall-winter season of anime.

[Maxine MagicFox]

Time to revive this thread!

I hope you've all been watching Persona Trinity Soul, Gundam 00, Wolf and Spice, Kaiji Ultimate Pariah, and Ghost hound. They are by far the best of the Fall-winter season of anime.

That's weird. Aside from Gundam 00 and SPICE and WOLF (aka SaW), the rest of your post is very inaccurate according to public opinion. And the fall-winter season was considered a FAIL.

T-T Btw, Spice and Wolf ended!! *Cries* OMG, I was so disappointed when I heard what Horo did at the beginning of the eppy to that kid-wolf. :( She just wanted to get back with Lawrence! :3 But, she totally regained my confidence by the end.

... I wonder whose name Lawrence did call during that fight. I'm sorry, but knowing him... I think he called out for Nora. He's terrified of wolves, you know, and he is at a constant inner-struggle with himself and her other form.

.... :evil: I want season 2 now!!

I want season 2 of Clannad, too, even though I think I have a VERY good idea of what's coming. :roll: The anime is just too predictable. Still, I wanna see what happens after, especially when so many people are hung up on get the after story material.

[Zachalmighty]

Time to revive this thread!

I hope you've all been watching Persona Trinity Soul, Gundam 00, Wolf and Spice, Kaiji Ultimate Pariah, and Ghost hound. They are by far the best of the Fall-winter season of anime.

That's weird. Aside from Gundam 00 and SPICE and WOLF (aka SaW), the rest of your post is very inaccurate according to public opinion. And the fall-winter season was considered a FAIL.

T-T Btw, Spice and Wolf ended!! *Cries* OMG, I was so disappointed when I heard what Horo did at the beginning of the eppy to that kid-wolf. :( She just wanted to get back with Lawrence! :3 But, she totally regained my confidence by the end.

... I wonder whose name Lawrence did call during that fight. I'm sorry, but knowing him... I think he called out for Nora. He's terrified of wolves, you know, and he is at a constant inner-struggle with himself and her other form.

.... :evil: I want season 2 now!!

I want season 2 of Clannad, too, even though I think I have a VERY good idea of what's coming. :roll: The anime is just too predictable. Still, I wanna see what happens after, especially when so many people are hung up on get the after story material.You even seen Kaji and Ghost hound?

Next season is Code Gaess and XXXholic. Cannot wait!

[Flußkönig]

^ So the new season of xxxholic is starting soon? Good news!

[Zachalmighty]

^ So the new season of xxxholic is starting soon? Good news!Yeh its the spring anime season! Woootttttts. I wonder if the Summer Anime season will trump us even more.


*Waits patiently for S2 Gundam 00*

[RayFoxSith]

Puni Puni Poemy is the new 'WTF' anime of all time, and that's a major understatement.

[Sakubo]

Just in case anyone is interested, the first episode of the Blue Dragon anime aired on cartoon network this morning. CN will be airing the episode again tomorrow night at 10.

I watched about 20 or so episodes of this in japanese and didnt really enjoy it. Im guessing the dubbed verison is worse since its aimed at a younger audience.

The new season of xxxholic airs friday, I believe shinsen subs is subing it so it will probably be out over the weekend or early next week.

Shows I want to see this spring are Season 2 of Code Geass, xxxHOLiC: Kei, Soul Eater, Vampire Knight. The others im going to watch the first episode or 2 and see if I like them.

Time to revive this thread!

I hope you've all been watching Persona Trinity Soul, Gundam 00, Wolf and Spice, Kaiji Ultimate Pariah, and Ghost hound. They are by far the best of the Fall-winter season of anime.

Personally I think the Persona anime has been bad. Gundam 00 was really good. Spice and Wolf wasnt bad, it was sorta cute, to short though. I also liked True Tears and Clannad which just finished up. I didnt watch Kaiji, i didnt really like the first episode so i decided to wait until it finished. Ghost Hound is another one that im waiting until it finishes to watch it.

[Zachalmighty]

Just in case anyone is interested, the first episode of the Blue Dragon anime aired on cartoon network this morning. CN will be airing the episode again tomorrow night at 10.

I watched about 20 or so episodes of this in japanese and didnt really enjoy it. Im guessing the dubbed verison is worse since its aimed at a younger audience.

The new season of xxxholic airs friday, I believe shinsen subs is subing it so it will probably be out over the weekend or early next week.

Shows I want to see this spring are Season 2 of Code Geass, xxxHOLiC: Kei, Soul Eater, Vampire Knight. The others im going to watch the first episode or 2 and see if I like them.

Time to revive this thread!

I hope you've all been watching Persona Trinity Soul, Gundam 00, Wolf and Spice, Kaiji Ultimate Pariah, and Ghost hound. They are by far the best of the Fall-winter season of anime.

Personally I think the Persona anime has been bad. Gundam 00 was really good. Spice and Wolf wasnt bad, it was sorta cute, to short though. I also liked True Tears and Clannad which just finished up. I didnt watch Kaiji, i didnt really like the first episode so i decided to wait until it finished. Ghost Hound is another one that im waiting until it finishes to watch it.ghost hound has actually sent shivers down my spine twice.

[ViolenceJack]

It's the Cartoon Network. We all know it plays a lot of garbage, but most cartoons these days are all awful.

Is Peprika any good?

Yeah Paprika was pretty good.

Ah Puni Puni Poemy, I recall telling Sanctine about that one. Pretty funny stuff.

[SlaughterX]

So is Elfen Lied any good? I was thinking about picking it up since it's only $16 @ best Buy this week...

[RayFoxSith]

For the box set, Slaughter? If it is, I'd get it even if the series isn't that great.

[SlaughterX]

Well it's only like 3 discs, can't be that long...

[R315razor]

There are 14 episodes. However only 13 where localized. There is a filler episode that was cut from the localization, you can youtube it though.

I rather enjoyed the series, it is in my top 5 favorites. However it is like ... explicit ... for lack of a better word.

It is one of those shows that mix the rolls of the protagonist and antagonist and also play a bit in the way of psychology, emotions and crap like that.

Like, "You got upset from that? Wait till you see this" sorta thing. :D

[Sakubo]

So is Elfen Lied any good? I was thinking about picking it up since it's only $16 @ best Buy this week...

The story was really meh imo. Basically the thing it has going for it is the violence. If you like lots of blood in anime then this is a good buy. If your looking for an anime with a good story then this isnt it.

Although 16 bucks for a whole season is a good price.

[Arjuna]

Get FMA instead or EVA platinum.

[SlaughterX]

Nah, I already own Eva and I think it's the most over rated and meh anime ever... Dragon Ball might have it beat.

[Zachalmighty]

Just wait for Rebuild of Evangelion.

[ViolenceJack]

Slaughter why dont you try Full Metal Panic: FUMOFFU.

:D

[ZoraGenin]

So is Elfen Lied any good? I was thinking about picking it up since it's only $16 @ best Buy this week...

The story was really meh imo. Basically the thing it has going for it is the violence. If you like lots of blood in anime then this is a good buy. If your looking for an anime with a good story then this isnt it.

Although 16 bucks for a whole season is a good price.

Elfen Lied is alot like Love Hina. No good.

However in other news, FMA is one of my favourite manga of all time. Although it gets tricky. The manga is good, however the anime is just stupid. The stories are totally different and the anime is jsut a watered down version of the manga.

[RayFoxSith]

I've been wondering, what are the different plot points between the FMA manga and anime? I've caught all the anime including the movie, but I always knew the anime ran ahead of the manga (which it was adapted from).

[SlaughterX]

Slaughter why dont you try Full Metal Panic: FUMOFFU.

:D

I've actually seen a good part of the first FMP series and thought it was pretty entertaining, more so than Eva...

[Arjuna]

FMP and EVA are nothing alike minus having Mecha crap. I love the first season of Full Metal Panic but the rest look ####ing retarded.

[ViolenceJack]

FUMOFFU is more.. humorous.

I havent seen 2nd Raid yet.

[Sakubo]

I want season 2 of Clannad, too, even though I think I have a VERY good idea of what's coming. :roll: The anime is just too predictable. Still, I wanna see what happens after, especially when so many people are hung up on get the after story material.

They actually annouced the second season of Clannad. Its called After Story, wow big surprise there. If you watch the end of episode 23 there is a small teaser for it.
FUMOFFU is more.. humorous.

I havent seen 2nd Raid yet.

If you like the characters from Full Metal Panic and you have a good sense of humar then FUMOFFU is great. I really like it. Its much more like a romantic comedy though, as it really doesnt follow the main plot. It just has the characters spending time together. Second Raid is pretty good. I think the first season or Fumoffu were better. Also second raid is short, only 13 episodes so it seems like there wasnt enough time spent on the story.

I didnt see it posted earlier http://randomc.animeblogger.net/2008/03/31/spring-2008-preview/
This is a list of the anime starting this season, most what starts over the next month, it has decent discriptions etc if you havent read about whats going to be on yet.

[Maxine MagicFox]

[quote=Maxine MagicFox]
I want season 2 of Clannad, too, even though I think I have a VERY good idea of what's coming. :roll: The anime is just too predictable. Still, I wanna see what happens after, especially when so many people are hung up on get the after story material.

They actually annouced the second season of Clannad. Its called After Story, wow big surprise there. If you watch the end of episode 23 there is a small teaser for it.

Thanks. Yep. I had already finished watching Clannad at the time I posted this and was alluding to that. ^_^ But, thanks. I appreciate you trying to give me the heads up anyway.

[Saishu]

Damn. I watched the last episode of Spice and Wolf today and now it's over. Someone should release everything in English so I can buy it and not have to read the manga online.

I'm done with anime for now... Just going to go to the club meetings and hang out with my friends.

[ViolenceJack]

Here's what I'm planning on getting later in the month.

Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA Ultra DVD BoxSet (Limited Ed.)
Blue Gender TV + Movie DVD Complete Series Collection Box - Viridian Collection
Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars Complete DVD Boxset
Great Teacher Onizuka (GTO) Complete TV Series (Live Action)
GTO Original Soundtrack 2
Argento Soma Complete Set

[Flußkönig]

I have heard that a Golgo 13 anime will be playing this spring. I really hope that a group decides to sub it. Man I loved those games.

[Sakubo]

gg Subbed the first episode of Code Geass already with english subs if anyone was waiting for it. Can find it on http://www.tokyotosho.com/

[CSXLoser]

Season season first ep of Code geass is pretty similiar to first season's. The chess...the killings..."Nihon BANZAI"....and what happens at the end :lol:

[Zachalmighty]

Yeh I was dissapointed. I wanted to see what happened to Lelouch.

[CSXLoser]

Yeh I was dissapointed. I wanted to see what happened to Lelouch. kinda hinted that they will tell you that in the later episodes which is good :) . I want to see what the Chinese Union is gonna do. Supposely, they are trying to obtain Area 11 (Japan) without starting a war.

[Zachalmighty]

Yeh I was dissapointed. I wanted to see what happened to Lelouch. kinda hinted that they will tell you that in the later episodes which is good :) . I want to see what the Chinese Union is gonna do. Supposely, they are trying to obtain Area 11 (Japan) without starting a war.Knowing modern day China's stance, obtaining an area without a war is next to impossible!

But yeh I was just hoping they would tell you right off the bat instead of going from the climax of episode 26 to a duller starting point of 27.

[Hitoshura]

Watched 22 episodes of Darker than Black today (I had already seen up through ep 8 but my friend and I started watching it together). Going to finish it up tomorrow, easily one of the best animes of 2007.

Hei is ####ing badass.

[SlaughterX]

Posted this in the deals thread but I figure it's worth posting here too.

If you've ever liked any type of shonen anime then you owe it to yourself to own this series, and at this price it's a steal...

http://www.rightstuf.com/catalog/browse/link/t=item,c=right-stuf,v=right-stuf,i=bundle0803,a=1upcom

[Zachalmighty]

Soul eater is looking pretty good, its definitely got good production.

[CSXLoser]

Yeh I was dissapointed. I wanted to see what happened to Lelouch. kinda hinted that they will tell you that in the later episodes which is good :) . I want to see what the Chinese Union is gonna do. Supposely, they are trying to obtain Area 11 (Japan) without starting a war.Knowing modern day China's stance, obtaining an area without a war is next to impossible!

But yeh I was just hoping they would tell you right off the bat instead of going from the climax of episode 26 to a duller starting point of 27. well episode 2 answers your questions zach ;).
And is it just me or is everyone getting geass :?

[R315razor]

FMP and EVA are nothing alike minus having Mecha crap. I love the first season of Full Metal Panic but the rest look ####ing retarded.
I don't know about that. Eva and FMP are both in my top 5 favorites (Eva being 1, and FMP being in like 4 or 5 or something <_<)
Eva isn't really a mecha though... sorta. I mean, the "mechs" are biological... but I don't know if that is worth anything.

But about FMP, I love all the series'. TSR is my favorite, and FUMOFFU was hilarious. But the original FMP was awesome as well.

[RayFoxSith]

Eva is most definetly a mech anime. It's my most favorite anime ever, but I'll agree with Al in saying it's chock full of it. I'm itching to rewatch the series for the umpteenth time, now....

[iammako3]

Posted this in the deals thread but I figure it's worth posting here too.

If you've ever liked any type of shonen anime then you owe it to yourself to own this series, and at this price it's a steal...

http://www.rightstuf.com/catalog/browse/link/t=item,c=right-stuf,v=right-stuf,i=bundle0803,a=1upcom

Dude, $60 for 13 episodes is not a steal, even if it was originally $200. I'm interested in Jojo, but I only spend $60 on anime if it's at *least* a full 26 episode season. And even then. . . it's got to be a really awesome series.

Maybe I'm reading things wrong though. If the Jojo set is more episodes, then it might be worth it.

[Saishu]

I finished watching the last half of the series Noein. It was kinda confusing and weird for a while, but I liked how it came together in the end.

The most enjoyable part of the series was how bad the main characters' alternate futures were. This show had a lot of bad animation.

[Neveryll]

LOL. Posted my anime over on the movie thread. DOH! Future ones to be posted here hehe....

[Arjuna]

LOL Anime is so kawaii. Only true Persona 3 FES fans LUV it.

[Zachalmighty]

^lol wut

[Voodoo]

Watching Hell Girl, Not bad so far.

[RayFoxSith]

I'm getting back into Tokyo Babylon after almost a year of getting the first volume.

[syl]

Is there a domestic distributor that has the rights for the Eva movies that came in the Renewal of Evangelion DVD set?

http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/2386.php

Looking forward to the 2nd Rebuild of Evangelion movie, apparently we'll get to see Eva# 5 and its pilot. Apparently, it's supposed to be similar to a traditional Eva than the mass production series. God, those things are the creepiest mechs I've ever seen.

[unknown]

I need Maya and the Girlfriend of Steel Arc to be in the Eva Rebuild movies.

[noloe4]

I'm getting back into Tokyo Babylon after almost a year of getting the first volume.

I just got Vols.1-7 about two weeks ago. I'm reading Descendants of Darkness now,but plan on going through Tokyo Babylon next. Then I'll watch the OAV. I've had for it like 3 months now.

[RayFoxSith]

^I know TB takes place in the same world as X, but wasn't there another one?

[syl]

^I know TB takes place in the same world as X, but wasn't there another one?

I think the other series is Clamp School Detectives, since those characters appear in X right before Kamui makes his decision.
The X TV series was better than the movie.

[RayFoxSith]

That's the one. I always forget the name of it. Thanks.

[massaker]

Hellsing Ultimate III is finally being released here. I'm going to be like 93 when I watch the last episode at this rate, but I dont care. :D

http://shop.jpopexpress.com/images/shop-med/hellsing-ultimate-dvd3-hyb-med.jpg

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[Voodoo]

wait is the ultimate series of hellsing a different story from the normal hellsing? and isn't it the Tsubasa Chronicles that has a 3 part ova in the X universe?

[syl]

Hellsing Ultimate III is finally being released here. I'm going to be like 93 when I watch the last episode at this rate, but I dont care. :D


Yeah, it's a pretty cool series. If Geneon USA is no longer publishing any anime, who's releasing Hellsing Ultimate?
Regarding the Tsubasa OVA, it deals w/an alternate reality of the X universe. Come to think of it, Tsubasa pretty much connects all Clamp creations through the multiverse/alternate reality plot device.

[massaker]

wait is the ultimate series of hellsing a different story from the normal hellsing? and isn't it the Tsubasa Chronicles that has a 3 part ova in the X universe?

Na. Thats what I originally thought, it's the same story just re-done with a much higher budget. Something like 3 episodes to one Ultimate.

It's published by Madman here.

[Flußkönig]

wait is the ultimate series of hellsing a different story from the normal hellsing? and isn't it the Tsubasa Chronicles that has a 3 part ova in the X universe?

Yes it is different. Ultimate Hellsing follows the manga storyline fairly closely while the tv series follows the manga to a point then does its own thing.

[massaker]

O.o

[Sei]

Just watched MS Igloo, it is truly awesome if into Gundam.

[ViolenceJack]

I began watching Argento Soma this morning, stayed up til 7am watching eps 1-9.. Pretty good series.

Then around noon I watched Shingu eps 1-10 another good series, I just didnt want to stop watching it.

[thinkfreemind]

I got my latest order in the mail today. It included:

Death Note Vol. 4 Limited Edition
Hikaru No Go Vols. 3-11
Negima! Vols. 6-9

[ViolenceJack]

Negima was pretty good. Wish it had been longer.

[thinkfreemind]

Negima was pretty good. Wish it had been longer.
Oops. Sorry. I meant to say that Negima and Hikaru are the manga.

[Neveryll]

I recently rented Ufo Ultramaiden Valkyrie. Its overal a cute series with some mild nudity and a little love story rolled into it. It has a Tenchi Muyo feel with a number of the female characters all looking for the main male characters attention. There is a small amount of fan service but overal a cute anime. On a scale of 1 to 10 I'd give it a 6.5. I'll probably watch all three discs but I wouldn't go out of my way to own it unless I see it in the bargain bin.

[noloe4]

Finished watching Mirage of Blaze last night. It was pretty good,but a bit confusing at times. I wouldn't mind gettin the manga for it(if there is one) so I could get a better understanding of the story. I know theres a OAV called Rebels River or something that I'll check out eventually. Next I'm gonna watch Twelve Kingdoms:Season 1.

[RayFoxSith]

I'm gonna watch the whole Evangelion series again tonight.

[Saishu]

They started showing Code Geass on Cartoon Network. After seeing the second episode, I like it.

Edit: Forgot that everybody else already knows about it, so I've removed my story synopsis.

[Mungo]

Is Kujibiki Unbalance worth buying just for the Genshiken OVAs?

[noloe4]

Justed finished reading Descendants of Darkness. I enjoyed the read a lot. I was pleased with the character development of most of characters and the stories all were unique and pretty captivating. My favorite character from the series hands down is Tsuzuki and I can't wait to watch him in the anime version I picked up a while back. Next I'm undecided on what I'll read next. It's between The Cain Saga followed by Godchild or maybe I'll read Yellow first before them.

[Camanche]

I'm smack in the middle of Angel's Egg...




.......







??????????????


I'm really hoping someone else has seen this and thought about WTF is going on, because I know it's mostly artsy/existentialism or what not happening, but I don't think that can explain away everything. That, and the characters being melancholic to the point of comatose.

Regardless, moving Amano art!

[RayFoxSith]

Regardless, moving Amano art!


You have just piqued my interest.

[Camanche]

Just go download it, or watch on youtube now. It's worth it just so you can look at the art, when it was released (1980s), then point and laugh at some of the new anime coming out.

[noloe4]

I decided to read Yellow since it's only 4 volumes long. I wish there was more volumes of Descendants of Darkness coming out since it ends on a cliffhanger,but that's NOT gonna happen cuz I believe the mangaka passed away some years ago unfortunately. I've only read about 20 pages of Yellow so far so I don't really have much of an impression yet.

[Sei]

^ Interested, getting (Angel's Egg)

[Camanche]

Wow, thank god the ending didn't bring up more questions then it answered.. -_-

[Neveryll]

Do we have any Anime Music Video (AMV) fans here at all? I was always a big fan of the music videos from the 80s and have been rather disappointed with most videos I see these days. A while back I got introduced to them and have found that the usage of anime or game cut scenes seems more dramatic and sometimes more fitting than the original videos out there.

Here are a couple links to some ones I like currently....

Song: Sail On
Video Source: One Piece

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=901432

Song: Bad Boy - Cascada
Video Source: Gravitation

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=2248536

Song :Push It- Garbage
Video: Final Fantasy Advent Children

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=11044690

Music: Kissy Kissy - Smile.dk
Video : Galaxy Angel

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=5815057

[Camanche]

I remember someone sent me a FMA AMV that I was simply impressed by the job done on the actual video. I'm sure everyone's seen this?

[Arjuna]

Re-downloading Eureka Seven, I really want to get back into Animu after Lost is over since I will have almost an entire year without it. :cry:

[Voodoo]

Started watching that Nabari No Ou

[Camanche]

I could never finish Eureka Seven. I think I got halfway through. Worth it?

[Hitoshura]

I could never finish Eureka Seven. I think I got halfway through. Worth it?

YES. Eureka Seven was amazing. I ended up watching the entire thing in 3 sittings. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is also amazing, along those same lines.

Re-downloading Eureka Seven, I really want to get back into Animu after Lost is over since I will have almost an entire year without it. :cry:

CODE ####ING GEASS

I would almost rather you watch Code Geass over E7 tbh. CG is fantastic.

[Sei]

Gundam 00 !.

Code Geass is fun but we call it Death Gundam due to the influences by both Death Note and Gundam.

Btw Soul Eater is pretty sweet

[Dual]

I really couldn't stand Eureka Seven, Renton Thurston is one of the most awful protagonists ever and the entire series felt filled to the brim with his incessant whining. I also can't stand Johnny Yong Bosch's performance as Renton in the dub, either, which is a little strange considering I normally like him. In all honesty, I dislike most dubbed children, they consistently sound very annoying. Especially ones voiced by this guy - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Dismuke I did enjoy TTGL quite a bit, however, and will definitely admit it's greatness.

As far as Code Geass goes, I've only watched the couple of episodes that have been on Adult Swim so far, but it's been so pretentious I'm almost already fed up with it. Chess is so frequently made a focal point in annoyingly pseudo-intellectual fiction :/ I might just be too quick to judge here, it could turn around or something

[unknown]

^I agree, main character was one of the reasons I never watched E7.

[Flußkönig]

I felt conflicted about E7. I couldn't stand the beginning, sorta warmed up to it and then ended up thinking it had a meh ending. There is definitely worse stuff to watch out there.


As far as Code Geass goes, I've only watched the couple of episodes that have been on Adult Swim so far, but it's been so pretentious I'm almost already fed up with it. Chess is so frequently made a focal point in annoyingly pseudo-intellectual fiction :/ I might just be too quick to judge here, it could turn around or something

That is pretty much verbatim how I feel about Code Geass after watching the first two episodes. I am willing to watch a few more at this point though and am hoping it will get better. It doesn't help that I am done with Bleach for awhile (next 50 episodes or something) as the Bount arc seriously sucks.

[Voodoo]

So far I recommend Nabari No Ou

[Arjuna]

I could never finish Eureka Seven. I think I got halfway through. Worth it?

YES. Eureka Seven was amazing. I ended up watching the entire thing in 3 sittings. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is also amazing, along those same lines.

Re-downloading Eureka Seven, I really want to get back into Animu after Lost is over since I will have almost an entire year without it. :cry:

CODE ####ING GEASS

I would almost rather you watch Code Geass over E7 tbh. CG is fantastic.

I'll pass on Pizza Hut. Anything Japan related is the most fantastic thing to you. :p

[Hitoshura]

^ Hardly. :/ Just because it's Japanese and I like it doesn't mean I just like anything Japanese. D: Seriously, Code Geass is awesome, I'm not really sure why you seem so against watching it. You liked Death Note which was fairly similar, and CG is better than DN so...


Flußkönig, you didn't like the ending to E7?! I thought it was pretty epic myself. Almost TTGL ending epic.

Chess is so frequently made a focal point in annoyingly pseudo-intellectual fiction :/ I might just be too quick to judge here, it could turn around or something

The Chess only has to do with the first few episodes. IIRC, there really weren't any other chess related events until R2.

[Flußkönig]

Flußkönig, you didn't like the ending to E7?! I thought it was pretty epic myself. Almost TTGL ending epic.



I just watched episode 24 of TTGL tonight, so I am not quite there yet. As for E7's ending, I just thought most of the oh #### moments were a little to convoluted. I found many of Dewey's reasons for stuff to be especially ridiculous and nonsensical.

I was also sick of Eureka and all the children by that point. I was hoping that she and Renton (and the kids) would die and Dominic and his ho would end up being the hero's.

The third episode of Code Geass was a little more interesting as it actually explained the main guy claiming he was a prince in the previous episodes. The blurred out tits were not interesting at all though. :?

[R315razor]

You liked Death Note which was fairly similar, and CG is better than DN so...
Lies! LIES AND SLANDER!

Code Geass is good, but it takes a back seat to Death Note easily. Simply because Code Geass IS Death Note... just simply more deadly and without the notebook... and is also a mecha.

The third episode of Code Geass was a little more interesting as it actually explained the main guy claiming he was a prince in the previous episodes. The blurred out tits were not interesting at all though.
I just figured that was the water from the shower acting as a censor. But episode 3 was epic because I finally learned how to pronounce the name of the show!

I was saying it like "Gee-ous" when it is really pronounced like "Gouss."

[Flußkönig]

^I checked it out on youtube and it was definitely blurred. Kinda cheap to blur stuff rather than get the company to edit the scene.

[iammako3]

^I checked it out on youtube and it was definitely blurred. Kinda cheap to blur stuff rather than get the company to edit the scene.

I don't know, I prefer blurred to "digital underwear". At least blurred you know that they didn't cut out any of the scene and that, yes, there were boobs there, lol.

[Flußkönig]

I just think blurring stuff out looks tacky. It is like the don't care the least bit about the aesthetic quality of the scene.

[Maxine MagicFox]

I just think blurring stuff out looks tacky. It is like the don't care the least bit about the aesthetic quality of the scene.

And yet... having her wear a digitally drawn bra while taking a shower just reeks of an edit. I do agree at some points like adding towels when girls are in a hotspring or stuff like that. Still, I think blurring is the better way to go.

[Camanche]

E7 seemed like an anime that's definitely for kids when it comes down to it. Maybe not. I didn't watch the whole thing.

[Hitoshura]

^hohohohohohohohohohohoho

definitely not for kids. I'm not sure why you guys think so. D:

Watching Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei. This has got to be the funniest anime I have seen.

When Kikoku Inoue showed up in Episode 4? I lost it. That was ####ing fantastic, and well played.

[iammako3]

Watching Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei. This has got to be the funniest anime I have seen.
Yes! I love that anime (and the first season too). I'm actually cosplaying as Itoshiki-sensei for Anime Central. . . with a noose around my neck, of course! ^_^

[Dual]

^hohohohohohohohohohohoho

definitely not for kids. I'm not sure why you guys think so. D:

1. Bright and colorful.
2. Childish central characters.
3. It's classified as a shonen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sh%C5%8Dnen). Meaning it's literally intended for boys.

It does have some elements that American audiences would find too mature for kids, however, but the majority of shonen does. The age range is kind of arguable, but Eureka 7 was pointed at kids still in school, to say the least. Not trying to demean it or anything because of this, plenty of stuff classified as shonen is great, but just pointing that out.

[Hitoshura]

Erm... considering how gory the series gets, I cannot possibly agree with you on that. Especially considering the Ray/Charles thing. Shonen seems to be a genre that applies to "young adult males" as well. Also, IMO Renton is only childish because of the MASSIVE character development he receives throughout the show.

[Dual]

Erm... considering how gory the series gets, I cannot possibly agree with you on that. Especially considering the Ray/Charles thing. Shonen seems to be a genre that applies to "young adult males" as well. Also, IMO Renton is only childish because of the MASSIVE character development he receives throughout the show.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eureka_seven

Shonen demographic and the manga was serialized in a Shonen magazine. Seinen is directed at "young adult males," that specific phrase being used here (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/lexicon.php?id=19) when defining it. While I'm not saying that adults can't enjoy things like Eureka Seven, I am saying it's directed at an age group many would consider "kids" (i.e. below 18 ). The Japanese have lower moral standards than Americans and don't shield their children from the types of things we do.