Teh Annie-May Thread (Super Turbo Revival)

[SlaughterX]

I haven't bought any new anime in a while... so suggest some stuff. How is Gantz? I noticed this cool lookin' box set for the low...

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[RayFoxSith]

Death Note reigns over all!
I got the Vol. 1 dub yesterday and it's pretty cool. They seriously need to tell us when they are releasing the new Eva movies.

[Tenbatsu]

Gantz was great in my opinion. It's not everyones cup of tea, however.

[HellaJera]

Gorrammit. I need new anime. And bad. I haven't purchased anime since April.

[Arjuna]

Last series I watched was 2 weeks ago. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.. I actually liked it minus the way it ended on a huge WTF cliffhanger. Was glad to hear a 2nd season is coming.

[Sanctine]

Holy ass! I need that Gantz box!

[RayFoxSith]

Last series I watched was 2 weeks ago. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.. I actually liked it minus the way it ended on a huge WTF cliffhanger. Was glad to hear a 2nd season is coming.

That looks like a good one. The animation looks nice.

[Flußkönig]

I haven't bought any new anime in a while... so suggest some stuff. How is Gantz? I noticed this cool lookin' box set for the low...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41fyJKfmYVL._SS500_.jpg

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The first season is pretty good, especially if you like lots of action/ gore and don't mind nonsensical teen angst. The second season started out okay, but quickly degenerated into a poor attempt to end the series in as few episodes as possible.

[iammako3]

Gankutsuou (The Count of Monte Cristo) is amazing. My favorite anime right now. It's a tad expensive though.

Super GALS season 1 is hilarious girly fluff, and season 2 is out now as well.

Twelve Kingdoms is very epic, though it tragically cuts off before all the loose ends are tied up.

Saiyuki is always fun and there are like, 4 seasons out.

Other then that, give me some genres and I can suggest things closer to your interests! ^_^

[noloe4]

Gankutsuou (The Count of Monte Cristo) is amazing. My favorite anime right now. It's a tad expensive though.

Super GALS season 1 is hilarious girly fluff, and season 2 is out now as well.

Twelve Kingdoms is very epic, though it tragically cuts off before all the loose ends are tied up.

Saiyuki is always fun and there are like, 4 seasons out.

Other then that, give me some genres and I can suggest things closer to your interests! ^_^

How about some fantasy and shounen-ai/yaoi suggestions. I already have Twelve Kingdoms and a few other fantasy series,but don't have any shounen-ai or yaoi anime at the moment. Any recommendations in those genres would be swell.

[iammako3]

Gravitation is probably the most famous shounen-ai one.

Loveless is fantastic, but it involves a 12 year old and a 20-some year old (they don't do more then kiss).

Sensitive Pornograph is the most graphic yaoi I've seen. Delicious. ^_^ It's short though, clocking in at only 30 minutes.

Kyo Kara Maoh kind of fits both fantasy and shounen-ai bills. It's hilarious at times and very serious at others. There isn't much "action" (winkwinknudgenudge), but it's got 5-6 main male characters and men marrying men in the fantasy world is pretty normal.

Revolutionary Girl Utena has a bit of everything in it, relationship-wise (het, yuri, yaoi, incest). And it's a crazy ride.

Hope that helps!

[Ryusui]

They seriously need to tell us when they are releasing the new Eva movies.

Ditto here. I just hope Bandai Visual doesn't get its filthy mitts on the license, though...

[RayFoxSith]

I highly doubt Bandai Namco could lay their hands on the new Eva. Most likely ADV will do it again.

[LuminousFaery]

Lately I've been watching a lot of strange anime.

Romeo X Juliet
Goshuushosama Ninomiya-kun
Kasimashi: Girl Meets Girl
Le Portrait de Petit Cosette
Les Miserables - Shojo Cosette

There's so much. Not a fan of yaoi, however. I really liked Kasimashi: Girl Meets Girl which is obviously shoujo-ai. ^.^;

[dragonlife29]

Death Note reigns over all!
I got the Vol. 1 dub yesterday and it's pretty cool. They seriously need to tell us when they are releasing the new Eva movies.Yeah, it does...! In manga form, though. For some reason the anime just isn't as cool to me. I don't know why. And, agreed on the Eva movies.

[dragonlife29]

Lately I've been watching a lot of strange anime.

Romeo X Juliet
Goshuushosama Ninomiya-kun
Kasimashi: Girl Meets Girl
Le Portrait de Petit Cosette
Les Miserables - Shojo Cosette

There's so much. Not a fan of yaoi, however. I really liked Kasimashi: Girl Meets Girl which is obviously shoujo-ai. ^.^;Good thing. Yaoi is very "Meh." The damn guys might as well be chicks.

[Hayato]

There's no such thing as good yaoi. There just... isn't. :U Other than Loveless, I guess, but the ending to it kinda made it less awesome. D: KKM isn't particularly shounen-ai, but they do make a few cracks with that as the subject, haha.

There's Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabibito if you like/don't mind yuri. Original character design was done by Carnelian, so A++ lol

The only things I've been watching recently are CLANNAD and Saiunkoku Monogatari. A little while before that was Code Geass, though. Love that stuff.

If you're really intent on getting some shounen ai, why don't you check out aarinfantasy? They fansub a lot of that sort of stuff.

[RayFoxSith]

Yeah, it does...! In manga form, though. For some reason the anime just isn't as cool to me. I don't know why. And, agreed on the Eva movies.

Because in the anime, the drawing style is changed. They did the exact same thing with BLEACH and I hate them for doing that. And on the subject of yaoi, isn't Gravitation a pretty popular one?

[Futomimi]

And on the subject of yaoi, isn't Gravitation a pretty popular one?

Haha, outed.

[RayFoxSith]

LOL, looks like it.

[dragonlife29]

Yeah, it does...! In manga form, though. For some reason the anime just isn't as cool to me. I don't know why. And, agreed on the Eva movies.

Because in the anime, the drawing style is changed. They did the exact same thing with BLEACH and I hate them for doing that. And on the subject of yaoi, isn't Gravitation a pretty popular one?Gravitation is popular. I actually read it myself. Regardless, I still am not a fan of yaoi.

[SlaughterX]

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I can get this entire series for $60 @ Best Buy. Has anyone seen it, opinions?

[System_Error]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41G4bL018oL._SS500_.jpg

I can get this entire series for $60 @ Best Buy. Has anyone seen it, opinions?

you fail at images Slaughter

[RayFoxSith]

I've seen previews for it countless times, but I never really got into it. Any good, Slaughter?

[Camanche]

Has anyone seen Ergo Proxy?

[Flußkönig]

Has anyone seen Ergo Proxy?

I have seen it. It start out pretty good and the design and animation is top notch.

Unfortunately Ergo Proxy degenerates into complete nonsense by the end of the show. But I guess that is the norm for anime that attempts to be philosophical/ deep.

[Camanche]

I'm just at the first two episodes and like it so far. Hope it doesn't let me down.

[RayFoxSith]

Well I went to a con there past few days and made out with some killer spoils. A Pen-Pen plushie, a cell of Chun-Lee's face (She's looking up at something) from Street Fighter, some inking pens, manga submission paper, and autographs! Got some sigs from the guys that do Master Shake and Frylock from Aqua Teen Hunger Force, I got the girl that did Asuka's voice (she lurvs Hello Kitty), and I met Brittney Karbowski WHO IS THE BEST VOICE ACTRESS EVAR.

[ViolenceJack]

Slaughter X, that's actually a good price, is that just the first set, or the whole series though?

This is what I plan on getting soon:
ORIGIN Spirits Of The Past
Gokudo
Naruto OVA: The Lost Story (DVD/Manga Pack)
Get Backers Complete Season 2 (Thin-Pac)
Elemental Gelade TV Series

And in Jan:
Chrono Cross OST
Midori Days
Negima
Sadamitsu the Destroyer

[Arjuna]

Going to watch Eureka 7 soon.

[Tenbatsu]

I picked up Gilgamesh and Serial Experiments Lain. Here's hoping they don't suck.

[RayFoxSith]

Lain does not suck. I've yet to see Gilgamesh, but I hear good things about it.
Oh, BTW, Anime Insider ranked Cowboy Bebop the #1 anime of all timein their latest issue.

[SlaughterX]

I thought Lain sucked...but a lot of people like it for some reason.

[RayFoxSith]

^WTF? Lain was awesome, man. You need to pay attention to everything that happens in that series. But I guess not a lot of people like those mind####ing animes like Boogiepop Phantom or Paranoia Agent.

[LuminousFaery]

I know this is rather late in response but...

Not saying that Yaoi is all bad. I mean, it could be good, it simply doesn't appeal to me. My best friend is in love with Gravitation, so I believe it is really popular. Yaoi fangirls scare me.

While ranting, I'm really sick of harem anime. Girls are real b****es to whatever one poor, misunderstood guy. And also, teasing in that context doesn't appeal to me. I think it's the repetitiveness of the abuse and lack of character development that turns me off. Namely, I'm thinking of Love Hina.

[noloe4]

I picked up Gilgamesh and Serial Experiments Lain. Here's hoping they don't suck.

You're in for an awesome time with Gilgamesh. I just finished the series recently and though it takes a bit to get going it's worth it in the end. The characters are well written and ooze personality. It's my favorite series currently :D .

[Hitoshura]

Going to watch Eureka 7 soon.

YES. Good man. Eureka 7 was fantastic. I'm pretty sure I binged the whole thing in 3 sittings.

Watching Trinity Blood and Death Note on my own, and watching (finally) Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann with a friend. Who the hell do you think I am?

[Arjuna]

Going to watch Eureka 7 soon.

YES. Good man. Eureka 7 was fantastic. I'm pretty sure I binged the whole thing in 3 sittings.

Watching Trinity Blood and Death Note on my own, and watching (finally) Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann with a friend. Who the hell do you think I am?

It's about time noob.

[SlaughterX]

If you don't already own the Cowboy Bebop box set, I have good new!

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[JMAN]

Love this!

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[Hitoshura]

Just finished watching both Ys OVAs. Pretty good, probably one of the better VG to Animes in existence. And the outtakes were spectacular.

[ViolenceJack]

Ah I need to get those Ys movies.

I'll be ordering Negima in Jan.

[RayFoxSith]

Damn, I totally forgot Ys had an anime....

[Tenbatsu]

Just finished Gilgamesh, and, my god, what an ending.

I definitely didn't see that coming.

Highly recommended.

[ViolenceJack]

I was thinking, anyone got any impressions on Neo Ragna?

[noloe4]

Just finished Gilgamesh, and, my god, what an ending.

I definitely didn't see that coming.

Highly recommended.

Ya. The ending took me by surprise to,but what a ride that series is. I wonder if they'll have a season two of Gilgamesh? Cuz there is a least a slight possibility.

[ViolenceJack]

Finished watching Get Backers Season 2 and Elemental Gelade.

[noloe4]

Finished watching Get Backers Season 2 and Elemental Gelade.

How is the Get Backers series? I was thinking of getting the Season 1 and 2 Box Set that is coming out later this year. Is it more fantasy,suspense,comedy? Is it worth checking out? Thanks for anyone who replies....HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!....I'm feelin pretty good right now :D .

[ViolenceJack]

Season 1 was pretty good, Season 2.. well I didn't enjoy it much since thy abuse the use of Chibi Ginji, and made quite a few 'comedy' episodes. Though you do get to see Ban and Ginji fight more seriously in some of the better episodes.

I wonder if Best Buy knew that the Green Green series contains a lot of frontal nudity..

[ViolenceJack]

Has anyone watched Solty Rei?

[RayFoxSith]

^Solty Rey I hear is pretty good. If you can get passed some of the stereotype sci-fi stuff, you'll have a ride with it.

[ViolenceJack]

Thanks, then I might get that if the Negima import isnt restocked soon.
Both are about $30.

[Jack Frost]

I watched the entire series of "Welcome to the NHK" on YouTube over the weekend (and will buy the DVDs as they
come out). It's a dark comedy about a lonely girl who tries to steer a socially reclusive guy away from everything to
which he is susceptible: gal games, group suicide pacts, MMORPGs, and pyramid marketing schemes. :twisted:
Highly recommended.

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[Hitoshura]

I recently snagged one of those metal tin limited edition Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society DVDs at Best Buy the other day. Finally got around to watching it, and wow. Best GITS movie ever. Yoko Kanno is ####ing excellent.

[Tenbatsu]

I tired getting into the Ghost in the Shell SAC series but I just couldn't relate to the characters at all. Plus it was hard for me to keep track of everything that went on during an episode, things moved really fast and they didn't really stop to explain anything. I put it down after the first 6 episodes.

Does it get better? Or is Solid State Society just a good movie?

[Esoteric]

^I personally think it gets ALOT better. I mean, the whole GinS series, to me, is at home being fast paced and confusing, kind of like an Aaron Sorkin comedy, only not funny.

I watched the SAC series first on Adult Swim, so I couldn't rewatch episodes or whatever, so anything that confused me I just looked up online. It's a very intellegent show, it just tends to take itself a bit too seriously sometimes. But yes, I think SAC, especially 2nd Gig, gets much better as you progress. It's one huge drama arc, finishing brilliantly.

[Flußkönig]

I tired getting into the Ghost in the Shell SAC series but I just couldn't relate to the characters at all. Plus it was hard for me to keep track of everything that went on during an episode, things moved really fast and they didn't really stop to explain anything. I put it down after the first 6 episodes.

Does it get better? Or is Solid State Society just a good movie?

I really loved the first season of GitS:SAC. I thought the characters were fairly well written and that the plot was great. I guess the fact that Batou is one of my favorite anime characters may have helped a bit with that sentiment though.

I actually had to watch the second season twice before I really started to appreciate the plot.

Adult Swim has aired both seasons of GitS a few times now, and will probably continue to show it in the future. So you should be able to check it out again if you feel like it.

[ViolenceJack]

Pretty old news but figure'd I'd still post it.

Without a doubt, the thing that is on everyone's mind this week is the sudden announcement Tuesday from Geneon that they will cease DVD sales operations as today (Friday) at 5pm. This comes on the heels of last weeks revelation that their distribution deal with ADV had fallen apart, leaving them no viable distribution channel after the end of this month. While Geneon is exiting the DVD distribution business, they have not revealed any of their other plans going forward - which has created a lot of rampant speculation regarding the future availability of their existing catalog, titles in current release, and future licenses. Let's leave that discussion (and the idol panic) to the Anime forums and blogs and talk about what we do know as of right now:

1) All Geneon DVD's will no longer be available for us to order from them after today. This means that availability of ALL Geneon produced titles will be limited to what is currently in our warehouse and what we have on order or in transit from them as of today. This situation will require a massive update across our entire catalog, so please be patient with us as we update the store site on a daily basis.

2) All Geneon scheduled releases up to Nov 4th will still be pressed and released. That means we do expect to the be able to fill pre-order for these titles:

Tenjho Tenge Complete Collection DVD Set
Fate/Stay Night, Vol #6 DVD Limited Edition
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Christo Complete DVD Boxed Set
Hakkenden Legend of the Dog Warriors Vol #3 DVD
Hellsing Ultimate, Vol #3 DVD
Hellsing Ultimate, Vol #3 DVD Limited Edition
Kyo Kara Maoh Season 1 Complete Collection DVD Set
Rozen Maiden Traumend, Vol #1, Puppet Show DVD
Story of Saiunkoku, Vol #2 DVD
Zipang, Vol #7 DVD

AnimeCornerStore.com

[RayFoxSith]

The only anime I see from them I care about are Hellsing and Gankutsuou.

[Jack Frost]

Pretty old news but figure'd I'd still post it.

Without a doubt, the thing that is on everyone's mind this week is the sudden announcement Tuesday from Geneon that they will cease DVD sales operations as today (Friday) at 5pm. This comes on the heels of last weeks revelation that their distribution deal with ADV had fallen apart, leaving them no viable distribution channel after the end of this month. While Geneon is exiting the DVD distribution business, they have not revealed any of their other plans going forward - which has created a lot of rampant speculation regarding the future availability of their existing catalog, titles in current release, and future licenses. Let's leave that discussion (and the idol panic) to the Anime forums and blogs and talk about what we do know as of right now:

1) All Geneon DVD's will no longer be available for us to order from them after today. This means that availability of ALL Geneon produced titles will be limited to what is currently in our warehouse and what we have on order or in transit from them as of today. This situation will require a massive update across our entire catalog, so please be patient with us as we update the store site on a daily basis.

2) All Geneon scheduled releases up to Nov 4th will still be pressed and released. That means we do expect to the be able to fill pre-order for these titles:

Tenjho Tenge Complete Collection DVD Set
Fate/Stay Night, Vol #6 DVD Limited Edition
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Christo Complete DVD Boxed Set
Hakkenden Legend of the Dog Warriors Vol #3 DVD
Hellsing Ultimate, Vol #3 DVD
Hellsing Ultimate, Vol #3 DVD Limited Edition
Kyo Kara Maoh Season 1 Complete Collection DVD Set
Rozen Maiden Traumend, Vol #1, Puppet Show DVD
Story of Saiunkoku, Vol #2 DVD
Zipang, Vol #7 DVD

AnimeCornerStore.com

It sucks that Karin was cancelled, too. :(

[Camanche]

Dude... Lain rules.

[Starblayze]

Any Gensomaden Saiyuki fans out there? (Not Saiyuki-Crap Reload: worst voice team ever, and the storyline sucks IMHO)

I've watched all the 12 DVD's of the original series, and became a fan after the first one. The original Gensomaden is where it's at. I mean, who can't <3 a jeep that transforms into a dragon. If you're looking for a good story with a lighter touch, check it out. However, when called on, Cho Hakkai's alter demon ego rawks. It gets a bad rap as a 'bishounen' series, but, I dunno, all things considered, I think not. It's more than that to me anyway. It's not for everyone, but if you get bored, you should give it a look see.

There is also a Saiyuki movie. Saiyuki: Requium. It was -meh-, and if you haven't watched the series from the get go, it would be hard for to get into.

[ViolenceJack]

I've been wanting to see what Saiyuki is like a block buster around here has vol 1, but its always checked out. The trailers for it dont really give you any clue as it what its about..

Here's something that sounded good to me, though its only avail. subbed atm.

Heroic Age

Description:
Answering the call of the “Gold Race”, all the sentient races launch into space. The human race is the last to launch, and are thus known as the “Iron Race”. Much time has passed since then, and humanity is threatened with extinction at the hands of the more dominant “Silver Race”. In order to save her people, Princess Deianeira sets out on a journey to a galaxy far away, following the prophecies of the Gold Race handed down by the royal family. Then, she meets a boy named Age. Their encounter will change the fate of the universe...

Genre: Adventure, Mecha, Romance, Science Fiction

Length: 325min (Season 1)
Language: Japanese
Subs: English, Chinese

Kinda made me think of Vandread.

[RayFoxSith]

My friend keeps talking about Saiyuki. She loves it, but I don;t think I could ever get into a series like that.

[Flußkönig]

My friend keeps talking about Saiyuki. She loves it, but I don;t think I could ever get into a series like that.

I watched around 9 - 10 episodes from the first season before I gave up on the series. It did seem like it was geared more towards the ladies.

[Delition]

Despite being geared towards females, I didn't mind much of Saiyuki. The biggest problem I had with it, aside from the overly feminine parts, was the fact that every episode was pretty much the same. I thought Yaone was attractive, despite her dressing like a slut.

EDIT: I forgot to add in that I'm watching Hellsing again. Also, can anyone here suggest I watch Appleseed? I own it, as I thought $5 for the collectors edition was a good deal, I've just never watched it.

[Kakizaki]

Also, can anyone here suggest I watch Appleseed? I own it, as I thought $5 for the collectors edition was a good deal, I've just never watched it.

It is alright -- better than the OVA release from the late 80's/early 90's. Read the Appleseed manga instead. It is much better.

[Starblayze]

I've been wanting to see what Saiyuki is like a block buster around here has vol 1, but its always checked out. The trailers for it dont really give you any clue as it what its about..


It is, well, unique to what it is actually about. There is one thing that I don't like about it as how they totally switched storylines halfway through (that were very good) for a new -meh- one to finish the Gensomaden series. THEN they decided to go back to finish the original storyline in a new series, Saiyuki: Reload. (which sucks, they even got a new voiceover team who's suckiness didn't help matters)

Anyway, I don't know if I am doing this right but I scanned the back of the 1st one to give you an idea of what it entails somewhat. (I tapered it off) If there's no pic showing, call me a noob, I won't mind.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj256/WeskersBytch/saiyukicover.jpg

[Tenbatsu]

You lost me at, "Where Dragons can transform into jeeps."

[RayFoxSith]

Aren't the characters supposed to be incarnations or like 1,000 years old, or something?

[Arjuna]

Persona Trinity Soul.

[Flußkönig]

Aren't the characters supposed to be incarnations or like 1,000 years old, or something?

Saiyuki is an adaptation of the classical Chinese story Journey to the West.

It seems as though the main characters from the show are all based (some loosely) on the characters from that story.

[CSXLoser]

Just got Tsukihime....really good but i heard that the manga and the visual novel are much better. Time to go to my barnes and noble XD

[Starblayze]

Aren't the characters supposed to be incarnations or like 1,000 years old, or something?

Saiyuki is an adaptation of the classical Chinese story Journey to the West.

It seems as though the main characters from the show are all based (some loosely) on the characters from that story.

Son Goku also known as the monkey king wasn't a reincarnation, he had lived in captivity forever until Sanzo for some odd reason heard his call and released him. So in a way he wasn't however isn't a "recurring" spirit as the rest. He gets compared to the story of Dragon Ball Z's Goku. Thing about the reincarnations, when they changed the story halfway, they lost that part. I hope they recaptured the original story in Saiyuki: Reload. Too bad I won't ever see it. The voice acting grates my nerves, where as Gensomaden had the best.,

Good call Konig! I forgot about the adaptation. Yeah, in comparison, Son Goku is the Monkey King. Interesting correlation between Journey To The West and Saiyuki.

Saiyuki for interesting half lighthearted, half involving, but when I want something different I do some Hellsing. Something about it never ages. Classic.

[ViolenceJack]

The anime I ordered on the 5th is taking forever to get here.. thats it from now on I'm using priority over free shipping, after all it's only $6 more.
[Edit] Seems it came yesterday >.<
Free Shipping : 10 days.
Priority: 4-5 days.

[EvilHero]

I'm watching Slayers Season 1 and really enjoying it. Its kinda old and a little cliche, but its already becoming one of my favorite animes. Anybody else watch this before? How are the other seasons?

Aside from Saycke, can anyone throw out their 2 cents on the Magic Knight Rayearth series? I'm contemplating on purchasing it.

[Sanctine]

Aside from Saycke, can anyone throw out their 2 cents on the Magic Knight Rayearth series? I'm contemplating on purchasing it.

I own the first book, and while I don't even remember most of it, I remember liking it. Sorry, haha. That's awfully vague.

[Starblayze]

Aside from Saycke, can anyone throw out their 2 cents on the Magic Knight Rayearth series? I'm contemplating on purchasing it.

I don't know about the manga, but if you have a Sega Saturn, you can hook yourself up with a Rayearth game. I did see that Ebay has some. I miss my Saturn :( Need. Panzer. Dragoon. Now.

New Magic Knight Rayearth (http://cgi.ebay.com/Magic-Knight-RayEarth-Sega-Saturn-BRAND-NEW-SEALED_W0QQitemZ150203807865QQihZ005QQcategoryZ620 53QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[ViolenceJack]

Rayearth was a chore to watch. But you should be able to get both seasons for under $50.. still I couldnt wait til it was over so I could watch something else..

Slayers, I've seen the movies, want the series.

Also, has anyone seen Iria Zeiram?

[Kakizaki]

Also, has anyone seen Iria Zeiram?


Yeah, it is seriously dumb. So is the live action version.

[EvilHero]

Aside from Saycke, can anyone throw out their 2 cents on the Magic Knight Rayearth series? I'm contemplating on purchasing it.

I don't know about the manga, but if you have a Sega Saturn, you can hook yourself up with a Rayearth game. I did see that Ebay has some. I miss my Saturn :( Need. Panzer. Dragoon. Now.

New Magic Knight Rayearth (http://cgi.ebay.com/Magic-Knight-RayEarth-Sega-Saturn-BRAND-NEW-SEALED_W0QQitemZ150203807865QQihZ005QQcategoryZ620 53QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Already own it, thats why I was contemplating on purchasing the anime.

[SlaughterX]

BOGO Manga sale @ DD. Everyone should own the Highlander anime, and SF2 The Animated Movie, and Ninja Scroll, both GitS series, and...

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[Flußkönig]

Nice find Slaughter. I had been waiting on picking up Solid State Society till I found a good deal.

[Tenbatsu]

I picked up Blue Gender a few days ago, I'm about half way through and it's pretty good so far. It has some decent character development which is the most important thing in any anime, imo.

The only thing that is weird is that all the bug creatures that have taken over earth look like giant vaginas. I mean, it was funny at first but now its novelty has worn off to say the least.

Regardless it looks like Blue Gender is going to finish strong in the end.

[Gillian Seed]

"Graphic Novels" or Trades dont count as anime do they? Comic books, under novels or anime?

I just read the last Y the Last Man issue, awesome. For all you people not in the know on the series there is going to be a film version so you'll thenk me then for letting you know to see it and read it.

Ex Machina, Invincible, Walking Dead, New Avengers, Wolverine, Wolverine Origins, Amazing Spider-Man, Mighty Avengers, X-Men First Class and I think a few others on a monthly basis.

I also just finished Dr Strange: The Oath trade, very cool. My favorite Comic character in a really good story by Brian K Vaughn (Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina).

[Kakizaki]

Hi, look at me. I've been here for a while now, and I am used frequently.

[Pixel]

Hey, whaddya know? And here I thought this was a thread about affordable housing.

Haruhi Suzumiya
Welcome to the NHK

[R315razor]

I just finished watching Air, which is kind of a confusing concept.. but I think I got it now..

I am in the middle of watching The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye which is getting worse and worse with each episode.

I am also halfway though My Otome, and that is pretty good... better than I thought it would be anyway.

As for others I got that I haven't started yet:
Disgaea
Kanon

And don't even get me started on how many I have seen. :P

[ZoraGenin]

Afro Samurai. Seriously whats better than Samuel L. Jackson playing a moody samurai with wavy hair. Or on a more serious note, Suzuka. Its sappy and quite shojo but what ever. Or Crying Freeman if your a gekiga like me.

[R315razor]

I just finished Suzuka. It is actually really good. :)

[ZoraGenin]

Im at episode 15, I think? The site I used for watching it died, and YouTube is useless, so ive suspended it for a while, till I can find another site or buy it.

[Flußkönig]

I just finished watching Air, which is kind of a confusing concept.. but I think I got it now..



I guess you are talking about the Air TV series rather than the movie. If so then you should definitely check out the Air movie.

Basically it tells the story in a much clearer way without all the additional useless crap that was added as filler (the possessed girl, and the other one with the imaginary friend/daughter whatever) so the series would be 13 episodes.

Not to mention that the art and art direction are both way better.

[R315razor]

Im at episode 15, I think? The site I used for watching it died, and YouTube is useless, so ive suspended it for a while, till I can find another site or buy it.

Try http://www.veoh.com/

It is similar to Youtube. (In that matter, it is legal, so I believe I am safe for posting that link?)

[GreyFox]

Veoh can be a pain in the ass. Last time I went there you could only watch videos by installing the VeohTV program on your computer, and then downloading the videos you want to watch.
I felt that was a hassle in its own right, and often times the videos I downloaded didn't even work properly.

[Master Zombots]

Just wondering, how's the Dragon Quest anime? I read about it in that "History of Dragon Quest" article. Has anyone seen it?

[Kakizaki]

Only part of it was released in English. From what I saw, it was okay. There might have been some fan group working on the remainder, but I'm not sure.

[Master Zombots]

Only part of it was released in English. From what I saw, it was okay. There might have been some fan group working on the remainder, but I'm not sure. Alright, thanks. I'll see how I like the series after I read the remainder of the article, and I'll be sure to keep the anime in mind.

[ViolenceJack]

Ah I didn't know there was a DQ anime, now I gotta look into that.

[Hitoshura]

I just finished watching Air, which is kind of a confusing concept.. but I think I got it now..



I guess you are talking about the Air TV series rather than the movie. If so then you should definitely check out the Air movie.

Basically it tells the story in a much clearer way without all the additional useless crap that was added as filler (the possessed girl, and the other one with the imaginary friend/daughter whatever) so the series would be 13 episodes.

Not to mention that the art and art direction are both way better.

Haaaaa, that wasn't filler. I'm pretty sure it was in the game, though I only got up to around where episode 2 is.

[Flußkönig]

Ah I didn't know there was a DQ anime, now I gotta look into that.

There are a few DQ anime out there, but most of them seem to be childrens shows. A DQ anime aired early Saturday morning in America when I was 11 or 12. I think they only ended up showing the first season thought.

Haaaaa, that wasn't filler. I'm pretty sure it was in the game, though I only got up to around where episode 2 is.

I don't really know anything about the game. But what happened to the other girls is only marginally connected to the main girls plot. I thought their subplots were pretty stupid though, so I just assumed that someone made it up as filler for the main plot.

[Kakizaki]

There are a few DQ anime out there, but most of them seem to be childrens shows. A DQ anime aired early Saturday morning in America when I was 11 or 12. I think they only ended up showing the first season thought.

They only aired half of the season.

[Hayato]

Hmm... The anime I've been enjoying recently (which is kinda hard, considering how most of the anime this season don't particularly interest me) is Moyashimon. It's a great anime; it's got comedy with a bit of geekyness spread all over it.

It's basically about this kid who goes to an agricultural university in Tokyo and this kid has the special ability to see microbes.

...Yeah, it doesn 't sound very exciting like that. I know. :\ It's not a long watch, though - just 11 episodes, as far as I know.

[Kakizaki]

.....Still waiting for Orguss to ship.......

[Hayato]

What's that about? I've been looking for stuff to watch recently, since this season seems to be a bit quiet.

[Kakizaki]

Early 80's mecha based television show. Rather than try to explain it, here is a link with very basic info:


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

[Hayato]

Cool. I'm not much into mecha anime (aside from Code Geass, I guess), but it's nice to see interest in stuff outside of Sunrise. I've heard a lot of wank about their more recent stuff, too. ("Kouga Yun as the character designer? What??")

But I suppose I should try Orguss anyway. There's not an awful lot of sci-fi out there, and I've had relatively good experiences with the past few that I've watched.

[sushihane]

I watched Toward the Terra yesterday and it was okay. It was interesting enough to keep me watching but looking back on it, the first 13 episodes were a total bore.

I also re-watched season 1 of Ranma 1/2 for kicks and The Weathering Continent which was decent, kinda reminded me of Arslan. I'm probably going to re-watch Slayers season 1 soon too.

[Sayckeone]

Watch Ogenki Clinic, sush.

[RayFoxSith]

Saw the first episode of Gantz. Very strange anime, nice dialog, and I'm really digging the intro song.

[SlaughterX]

Afro Samurai. Seriously whats better than Samuel L. Jackson playing a moody samurai with wavy hair. Or on a more serious note, Suzuka. Its sappy and quite shojo but what ever. Or Crying Freeman if your a gekiga like me.

Crying Freeman is the ####, hence my Live tag... ;)

I really need to buy a new series...

[noloe4]

Just finished reading the Gravitation manga. It's the first manga I've read all the volumes of it and it's actually really good. It's got a heavy dose of comedy and romance throughout the whole series. The shonen-ai/BL aspects of the series is displayed well and is NOT graphic at all. If your're looking for something light hearted and some crazy fun then you should check it out. I'll probably get the 2 other novels and Gravitation:EX eventually. I just saw the the OVA(Gravitation:Lyrics of Love) also and it was decent. Next up I'm gonna gonna read the 7 volumes of the FAKE manga(whenever it comes in) and have no idea what anime to watch next.

[Kakizaki]

Or Crying Freeman if your a gekiga like me.

Huh? I've never heard this applied to personal description. Unless I'm missing something, I don't get how it could be.

[Sanctine]

Saw the first episode of Gantz. Very strange anime, nice dialog, and I'm really digging the intro song.

I bought the first DVD when it first came out. I have yet to see the rest of the series, but I'll probably pick up the first season once I have money.

[Tenbatsu]

Finished Blue Gender. It didn't finish as strong as I thought but it was a great series overall. The last two episodes were rushed to finish the story but the rest of the anime fit together well.

There is also a full length movie that was made but I have not watched it yet. From what I've heard though it has a completely different ending from the anime. It will be interesting to see how that plays out.

If you're into mecha, sci-fi anime this is a must. If you're just looking for a good story with good character development you should also check it out or at least "try before you buy".

[RayFoxSith]

^I need to see that and Paprika.

[Kakizaki]

If you're into mecha, sci-fi anime this is a must. If you're just looking for a good story with good character development you should also check it out or at least "try before you buy".

I kind of have to disagree with you. Mecha anime is probably my favorite genre. It has been years since I watched it, but I thought Blue Gender was really weak.

[Tenbatsu]

Where was it weak? Besides the ending of course and the bug designs.

The mecha action was not as in your face as most other series but that was mainly because the mechs were limited in their mobility. The characters were more realistic and less "angsty" compared to most other mecha animes as well.

But to each his own as always.

[Sayckeone]

GaoGaiGar is better than Blue Gender.

[Tenbatsu]

Well since my anime slate is clear at the moment, I might pick it up. Here's hoping there is a boxset somewhere.

Edit: Well, it looks like there are only singles available at ~$25.00 a piece. That's a little too expensive for picking a series up on a whim.

[Sayckeone]

DL, imo.

[Flußkönig]

I kind of have to disagree with you. Mecha anime is probably my favorite genre. It has been years since I watched it, but I thought Blue Gender was really weak.

I agree. I saw Blue Gender on Adult Swim a few years back and thought it was pretty bad.

I generally find the whole angsty teen protagonist thing to be really annoying and end up hating the shows that use them.

[Kakizaki]

Where was it weak? Besides the ending of course and the bug designs.

The mecha action was not as in your face as most other series but that was mainly because the mechs were limited in their mobility. The characters were more realistic and less "angsty" compared to most other mecha animes as well.

But to each his own as always.

Most of the mecha shows I like don't have 'in your face action' or angst ridden teens.

[Hello Hello]

Most of the mecha shows I like don't have 'in your face action' or angst ridden teens.

Jinki:EXTEND maybe? I like that one too.

[Hitoshura]

"Angst" is a term far overused and misused these days.

Anyway, Blue Gender was alright I thought, thought it was kinda funny that Yuji pissed himself in the beginning, not exactly something you see in most anime. I thought the ending and overall storyline of the show were excellent, and ah dammit we don't have spoiler tags here. Anyway, I like the "overall concept" that shows like Blue Gender have, if you've seen it you should know what I'm talking about.

[Kakizaki]

Aren't the pilots young girls in Jinki:EXTEND?

I have weird standards for mecha shows. I generally don't usually like giant/super one-of-a-kind mechs. I like standardized units -- kind of like how the military has multiple units of the same pieces of equipment if that makes sense. I like stuff that looks and moves like it could be somewhat plausible. I like a gritty military look. I don't like crazy over the top stuff. I do make some exceptions to these rules from time to time. My favorites are Armored Trooper Votoms, Patlabor, and SDF Macross/Macross DYRL. Unfortunately, I haven't seen anything relatively new aside from the new Votoms stuff, which we will most likely will never see, that I like.

[Tenbatsu]

Gotcha, yeah, I can see why Blue Gender would be a hard sell for you. The old school stuff is hard to top on those terms.

Edit: And Yuji pissing his pants was hilarious. It took a long time for him to redeem himself after that imo.

[ZoraGenin]

Or Crying Freeman if your a gekiga like me.

Huh? I've never heard this applied to personal description. Unless I'm missing something, I don't get how it could be.

As you all know I have a tendency, to apply genres to myself and call myself that, i guess? (see dungeon crawler).

[Kakizaki]

So you are a dramatic picture? Weird.

[ZoraGenin]

You know it. My entire life is comprised of dramatic pictures with words attached.

[Sayckeone]

LMAO You're an imbecile.

[ZoraGenin]

Yet another confidence booster right there.

[Kakizaki]

Well..................

[R315razor]

Disgaea is really stupid. :S

[Arjuna]

Common knowledge.

[Kakizaki]

Even though it is CG laden (which I usually dislike, but it is hard to avoid with new stuff), this is an excellent example of the type of mecha anime I like. Votoms Pailsen Files:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlW2s4UZcpA


The first sequence is a blatant rip off of the Normandy landings, but hey, if you are going to copy something, copy something cool. I wish this would come out here, but I doubt it will.

[R315razor]

I just started watching This Ugly yet Beautiful World, I have only seen the first episode, but from what I have seen so far, I really like it. :D

Veoh can be a pain in the ass. Last time I went there you could only watch videos by installing the VeohTV program on your computer, and then downloading the videos you want to watch.
I felt that was a hassle in its own right, and often times the videos I downloaded didn't even work properly.
There is actually an up side to downloading VeohTV. Because when you have it, you can use it to search through videos on websites like Veoh.com, Google, Yahoo, ect, and it collects them into a set list that you simply click and play. If you like them, you can download them into your library.

And something else that is good about it is that they give you the option to install this toolbar that sits in your internet browser. When you go onto a web page that has a video, it will count how many videos there on on the page and if you click on it, you are able to download them. It actually does come in handy sometimes.

[R315razor]

No message body (Sorry for double post)

[RayFoxSith]

I totally did not realize Panzer Dragoon had an anime and that I downloaded it on my laptop. Gonna hit it up whenever I get the chance.

[Kakizaki]

^It is a short OVA. It sucks.

[RayFoxSith]

LOL, figured as much. Still gonna watch it for kicks, though.

[ViolenceJack]

Been watching Solty Rei and Heroic Age, I love how Adorable Solty is, she's so cute.

And Heroic Age, really reminds me a lot of Vandread.

[CSXLoser]

started reading Detective Conan...holy crap they are still watching it :shock: :shock:

[Gillian Seed]

im going to stop reading this thread until some other loser starts reading comic books...

assholes.

[RayFoxSith]

Oh, GS, did I mention I was reading Watchmen?

[Gillian Seed]

ok, that counts... but still.

#### you guys

[noloe4]

Just finished reading the manga FAKE Vols.1-7(Complete). It was a good read and the relationship between Dee and Ryo was believable and ultra sweet. Their relationship had a great dynamic and it was good to see the romance between them written and illustrated in a mature and serious manner instead of falling into some stereotypical homosexual poo. It's a cop drama that's intertwined throughout the manga that had some interesting cases and surprises. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that likes a more adult oriented read. Next I'm gonna read Mahoromantic Vols.1-8(Complete).

[R315razor]

I can't read!

That is why I am going to go watch Fate/Stay Night.

[iammako3]

im going to stop reading this thread until some other loser starts reading comic books...

assholes.
Er, why are you reading/posting in an anime topic if you want to talk about comic books? Make a comic book topic!

As for anime, I just got Planetes, which is really good so far! Quirky with serious moments is generally a win with me. (FYI, Planetes is about a group of. . . space garbage men, I guess. Debris in space is becoming a problem so they get a group of people to clean it up. . . but all the people in the group are kind of off. Still, they have dramatic backstories and all sorts of stuff. ^_^)

[Sayckeone]

Er, why are you reading/posting in an anime topic if you want to talk about comic books? Make a comic book topic!
Jesus can talk about whatever he wants, where ever he wants.

[Pixel]

Just found out today that ADV Films pulled down websites and listings to many of its titles after having recently announced the cancellations of Newtype USA and Anime Network. First Geneon, now ADV... Who's next?

[Flußkönig]

im going to stop reading this thread until some other loser starts reading comic books...

assholes.

I am pretty sure you wouldn't count this, but I used to read Ninja High School (I know it is lame but I was 14 when I started), Lum, Ranma 1/2, Oh My Goddess, Outlanders, Carvan Kidd and Spawn. I haven't been into a comic book store in the past 11 years though. I usually just get manga/ graphic novels from the bookstore now.

Speaking of manga. RayFox, Mushishi volume 3 should be out either tomorrow or Wednesday.

[Futanari]

Death Note reigns over all!
I got the Vol. 1 dub yesterday and it's pretty cool. They seriously need to tell us when they are releasing the new Eva movies.

Death Note is overrated. The Higuchi arc makes Naruto filler look good.

I really enjoyed the live-action DN movies, though. The pacing was much better and they didn't repeat themselves a thousand times.

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[unknown]

Death Note was good until the second arc.

[Futanari]

Just found out today that ADV Films pulled down websites and listings to many of its titles after having recently announced the cancellations of Newtype USA and Anime Network. First Geneon, now ADV... Who's next?

Not Atlus, that's for sure. ;)

Which reminds me - someone *HINT HINT NUDGE NUDGE* should release Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage.

[ZoraGenin]

Death Note was good until the second arc.

Death Note was good for the first 7ish volumes, then everything just started to repeat. Also once Shido left the series fell apart.

[RayFoxSith]

Death Note is overrated.

LOL, wut?
Naruto is overrated. Every con I've been to so far, I found hundreds of 12 year old kids (at least that's how they were acting) were running around wearing the Goddamned head bands for no reason. There are probably more overrated animes I know of, but am not in liberty to list them all. DN is the best thing I've read in a long time, and while I will agree it has been getting hyped a lot lately, it is most certainly not overrated. Even if it was, it deserves it IMO.

[iammako3]

Death Note (I only read the manga) was great. . . until the second half of volume 12. The ending greatly disappointed me. :( But up until then I loved it!

[Futanari]

Death Note is overrated.

LOL, wut?
Naruto is overrated. Every con I've been to so far, I found hundreds of 12 year old kids (at least that's how they were acting) were running around wearing the Goddamned head bands for no reason. There are probably more overrated animes I know of, but am not in liberty to list them all. DN is the best thing I've read in a long time, and while I will agree it has been getting hyped a lot lately, it is most certainly not overrated. Even if it was, it deserves it IMO.

Naruto is overrated, I agree. But so is Death Note, c'mon. Both series have filler.

Naruto also committed the unpardonable crime of plagiarising ideas from another series, in this case Hunter x Hunter.

Also "deserves being overrated" is an oxymoron. ;)

[Tari]

Unrelated to anything at all: Monster is a pretty good series.

Just found out today that ADV Films pulled down websites and listings to many of its titles after having recently announced the cancellations of Newtype USA and Anime Network. First Geneon, now ADV... Who's next?

Not Atlus, that's for sure. ;)

Which reminds me - someone *HINT HINT NUDGE NUDGE* should release Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage.

I don't think we'll be seeing a Black Lagoon release anymore. Geneon licensed it, and they still have rights to its stateside release, even if they aren't planning to ever release it. =/

[R315razor]

Naruto is overrated, I agree. But so is Death Note, c'mon. Both series have filler.
Every single television program, anime or not, has filler.

Naruto is only popular for the same reason that DBZ is popular. They prolong the action in a heightened state and keep the viewer wanting more with a mix of suspense and "Wow."

Not to mention I hate Naruto, believe it.


However, comparing it with Death Note... I have to say it is out of eachother's league. I don't want to say it is overrated or not, all I know is that I didn't hear much about Death Note besides a few bits of info here and there until it actually started airing on TV. I swear I get goosebumps watching that show because of the suspense. I don't think I have ever actually spoken out during a TV show and said something relating to a character like "Don't go in there" or "You got owned!"

I have with Death Note...

[deus-ex-machina]

Agrees that Naruto and Deathnote is overrated...

Anyhows my favorites are as follows

- Akira
- Serial Experiments Lain
- Blue Sub. 6
- Paranoia Agent
- Perfect Blue
- Paprika
- Ergo Proxy
- KaKuRenBo

[Hitoshura]

Everything is overrated.

[Sayckeone]

Hitoshura isn't over rated

[Tari]

Soul Link wasn't overrated. It was a bad show, and it got bad ratings.

Still fun to watch, though, if only because it sucked that badly.

[Kakizaki]

However, comparing it with Death Note... I have to say it is out of eachother's league. I don't want to say it is overrated or not, all I know is that I didn't hear much about Death Note besides a few bits of info here and there until it actually started airing on TV. I swear I get goosebumps watching that show because of the suspense. I don't think I have ever actually spoken out during a TV show and said something relating to a character like "Don't go in there" or "You got owned!"

I have with Death Note...

You should not have admitted that.

[Pixel]

Update on ADV Films:
http://animecornerstore.blogspot.com/2008/02/good-news-from-adv-films.html
We received some good news from ADV Films late this afternoon. Most of the February releases that had been put on hold have been rescheduled and will ship shortly.

[Flußkönig]

^ Why are you happy about getting ripped off by NA anime companies.

[Greyhawk]

^ Why are you happy about getting ripped off by NA anime companies.

Idealism? Desire to see the R1 anime market recover?

Meh... Geneon dug its own hole and ADV came perilously close to doing the same. Seems like Viz and Bandai were the only ones with any good common sense.

[Sayckeone]

Wait, Viz is a good company now? Back when I watched this #### a good seven plus years ago, Viz was one of the most hated, if not the most hated company out there.

[RayFoxSith]

Viz is perhaps the monopoly of anime/manga here. If you look on the book shelves in stores, you'll find manga from Viz and their other branches. Especially from Shonen Jump, whose volumes of advancing manga almost take up and entire row of a case (like Bleach).

[Kakizaki]

^ Why are you happy about getting ripped off by NA anime companies.

I guess since getting ripped off now means paying $50-100 for a boxset here that cost $400-500 dollars in Japan? You're right. We are frequently screwed these days.

[Hitoshura]

Well, I have to agree, even if they pay more for them in Japan, it's still really getting ripped off either way. I pretty much only buy slimpacks, because they're reasonably priced at 30-60 bucks usually. The only exceptions to this are the entire Robotech series (which I snagged for 10 bucks apiece during an ADV sale) and Air, which was just so good I had to buy it.

[RayFoxSith]

I should really consider getting one of the Gundam Wing box sets now....

[Futomimi]

They charge that much because you geeks will pay that much. :wink:

[Kakizaki]

Well, I have to agree, even if they pay more for them in Japan, it's still really getting ripped off either way.


I guess I am confused. For the price you pay you think you are getting ripped off? I guess I buy a lot of stuff from Deep Discount and it is generally pretty damn cheap even when it first comes out. I also had amassed a rather large VHS (2 episodes per tape was usually the norm, and subs cost more than dubs) collection. So to me, DVDs are crazy cheap compared to buying an entire collection on VHS.

Some Animeigo stuff can be pretty pricey, but they are usually titles that are tough to come by otherwise.

[Hitoshura]

Oh nonono, I'm not saying the 30-60 bucks is getting ripped off, I think that's a good price for anime, I'm talking about the 200 dollar boxsets where they put 3 episodes on one disc when they could fit a good 8 episodes or so with bonus content, just to stretch the price. I think even 100 dollars is a bit much for a 26 episode boxset, much less a 13 episode one.

[Kakizaki]

^Ah. I see. I still don't mind some higher prices for stuff I really want. I was glad to pay a decent amount when Animeigo released Macross quite a few years ago.

[Flußkönig]

I agree with Hitoshura. Back in the day I could understand those higher prices, but now it just seems ridiculous.

Honestly all I even want is the Japanese show in DVD quality with good subtitles. If it isn't a mainstream show alot of times you just end up with a C class porno dub anyway.

I could care less about the dub or special packaging and I don't think I have ever watched the bonus content for any movie. I don't really want to pay a higher price for features that I didn't want in the first place.

Usually I just end up waiting a few years until I feel that the shows I like have dropped to a reasonable price.

[Kakizaki]

If it isn't a mainstream show alot of times you just end up with a C class porno dub anyway.

But you are happy with dubs in most video games?

I understand the pricing can be annoying, but I look at from a niche product view. These titles aren't going to sell like a mainstream title. they need to recoup their costs -- of course how much can subtitles cost...

As for the extras, I'm usually not too big on them either. I have enjoyed the art books from the Patlabor movies and GunBuster...and a few of the GitS SAC gashapon pack ins.

[Arjuna]

I see classics like Escaflowne and Sorcerer Hunters on sale for about 30 bucks. That's a great deal IMO. I haven't seen many other series follow it's example though.

[Flußkönig]

But you are happy with dubs in most video games?

It is definitely a mixed bag. I like some and can't stand others.

I think it is a little different for anime though. I am so used to reading subs now that I don't even notice the characters in the show are talking in a different language.

Games are a whole different thing. For whatever reason the Japanese VA just feels disjointed and unnatural.


I understand the pricing can be annoying, but I look at from a niche product view. These titles aren't going to sell like a mainstream title. they need to recoup their costs -- of course how much can subtitles cost...

I was under the impression that the anime wasn't that much of a niche market anymore. It is to some extent, but no more so than video games from Japan. I don't think the prices reflect that though.

[Kakizaki]

I was under the impression that the anime wasn't that much of a niche market anymore. It is to some extent, but no more so than video games from Japan. I don't think the prices reflect that though.

I guess I would be curious to see overall sales charts. Don't get me wrong, anime has grown considerably from when I first started collecting it, but I still think that sales wise, it is a pretty small demographic. I could be wrong though.


I think it is a little different for anime though. I am so used to reading subs now that I don't even notice the characters in the show are talking in a different language.

I guess I treat games differently. Even if the language of the VA is in English, I am still reading the text. I guess I am conditioned that way. I also feel that games, due to their nature, are paced much more slowly and lend themselves to being able to read subs much easier than films.

[Hitoshura]

Yeah, it's a small demographic to be sure, but (and this is pure conjecture) I'm sure that most folks who want to buy anime end up not because it's simply too expensive for something you're probably only going to watch one or two times at best. Somehow I think if they lowered the price to a reasonable amount like the slim packs, more people would buy them and everything would even itself out.

[Kakizaki]

^Yeah, I wouldn't deny that.

[Tenbatsu]

True that, collectors sets or bust for me.

There's no way in hell I'm going to pay $20-$25 for a single.

[Sayckeone]

Back in my day, the only way to get anime was ordering it from fansubbers over the internet for $3-$5 a VHS cassette with 3-4 eps a tape. A week later, they were sitting on your front step. Quality ranged from ####ty, to decent if you got a copy of a master. None of this DVD quality #### and entire aisles dedicated to anime that you fruits enjoy now a days.

[RayFoxSith]

Escaflowne

Shame on anyone who hasn't seen this yet.

[Kakizaki]

Escaflowne

Shame on anyone who hasn't seen this yet.


Bleh.

[Arjuna]

Escaflowne

Shame on anyone who hasn't seen this yet.

I don't agree with that. Escaflowne isn't for everyone, I absolutely hated it for a long time until I saw the movie which I really liked. Since it excluded all of Hitomi's fagging up. I couldn't stand her.

[EvilHero]

I watched the movie and fell asleep within the first half hour.

I heard the series was far more interesting.

[Arjuna]

No, it really isn't. Escaflowne movie is really the pinnacle of it all IMO. Throughout the series you just hear Hitomi BAWWWW.

[Danakir]

For one, I prefered the series.

[iammako3]

Romance, sci-fi, fantasy, mecha, cat-girls, bishounen, action. . . Escaflowne has something for everyone! I liked the series better mostly because of all the character backgrounds the movie couldn't fit. Plus there was a lot more with Dilandau and I like that psycho. ^_^

Also:Back in my day, the only way to get anime was ordering it from fansubbers over the internet for $3-$5 a VHS cassette with 3-4 eps a tape. A week later, they were sitting on your front step. Quality ranged from ####ty, to decent if you got a copy of a master. None of this DVD quality #### and entire aisles dedicated to anime that you fruits enjoy now a days.

lol, I still have some of those purple "Barney" tapes from back then (and even more from before they started using the Barney tapes). Ah, the good old days of sending concealed cash in an envelope and hoping what you ordered was any good.

[RayFoxSith]

For one, I prefered the series.

I heard some of the #### that happened at the end of the anime were.....weird....
Also, the manga didn't make things any better. I put it back on the shelf after I read the first three pages.

[SlaughterX]

http://i31.tinypic.com/awdi8n.jpg

Comes out 5/27, Amazon has it listed for $24...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fexec%2Fobid os%2Ftg%2Fdetail%2F-%2FB0014567VQ%3F%255Fencoding%3DUTF8%26m%3DATVPDKI KX0DER%26v%3Dglance&tag=1upcom0f-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
I will be buying this... if only they had thrown in Tree of Might, then it would have all the good DB movies on one disc...

[Ridley-X4]

My favorite animes:

Aim for the Top! Gunbuster (1988)
King of Braves GaoGaiGar (1997)
Trigun (1998)
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (2007)
Outlaw Star (1997?)

So yeah, I'm a real Super Robot and Sci-fi nut.

[ViolenceJack]

True that, collectors sets or bust for me.

There's no way in hell I'm going to pay $20-$25 for a single.

Never really bought singles, I also tend to lean towards collections, but more because I dislike waiting for new episoodes to come out.

I lean towards imports (which are usually $29 for sets of 24-26eps, and $19 for sets of 10-13eps), but if the Domectic release is as cheap or only $10 more I may pink it instead, but only because Domestic releases have trailers, basicly I'm only paying extra for the trailers.. even if there are other extras.

[Kakizaki]

True that, collectors sets or bust for me.

There's no way in hell I'm going to pay $20-$25 for a single.

Never really bought singles, I also tend to lean towards collections, but more because I dislike waiting for new episoodes to come out.

I lean towards imports (which are usually $29 for sets of 24-26eps, and $19 for sets of 10-13eps), but if the Domectic release is as cheap or only $10 more I may pink it instead, but only because Domestic releases have trailers, basicly I'm only paying extra for the trailers.. even if there are other extras.

Those aren't legit imports. Those are boots dude. Region 2 import box sets cost a #### load.

Case in point. Special Edition Votoms box:

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-a7-77-7-49-en-15-votoms-70-102v.html

[RayFoxSith]

Holy ####ing cow. Just saw episode 8 of Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann.
No ####ing way, man....

[Arjuna]

Just going to say this now. Yoko = kiss of death.

[RayFoxSith]

Srsly. I couldn't believe it when I first saw it. Especially the kissing scene. Felt bad for Simon.

[Arjuna]

Gurren Lagann is the best Anime series of all time IMO.

[Tenbatsu]

I picked up Gasaraki last weekend after hearing some good things about it. The entire set was $30.00, not bad for 26 episodes.

[R315razor]

I just finished watching the 4 OVA episodes for Tales of Symphonia the animation.

What a load of crap!

I honestly think there was no point of them even making it...

First of all the only few things that they kept the same from the game where the Characters and their personality traits, village layouts, some village names, and the basic overall story plot. (And when I say basic, I mean basic)

They changed every single event that happened in the game to a point where it arose the question of "Why?!" I mean, the story goes along the same time frame and plot theme, but every single event in that plot theme was either totally different or really out of place than what happened in the game!

And further more, I don't think I would of understood what it was about had I not played the game, so that leads me to believe that the OVA was in fact a recap of what the game was about. But obviously they did a horrible job at doing so. And they barely even got that far into the story too! Not even halfway and the OVA series ends.

..I can't believe I wasted 2 hours of my life watching that. Word of advice to anyone who played the game and hasn't seen the OVA... DON'T. And for the people who want to know what the series is about... play the game, the OVA wont tell you crap and it avoids all the epic plot twists by removing them from the story.

[sushihane]

Back in my day, the only way to get anime was ordering it from fansubbers over the internet for $3-$5 a VHS cassette with 3-4 eps a tape. A week later, they were sitting on your front step. Quality ranged from ####ty, to decent if you got a copy of a master. None of this DVD quality #### and entire aisles dedicated to anime that you fruits enjoy now a days.

I used to get mine from Soyokaze Fansubs :D

and lol at the Ogenki Clinic suggestion you made months ago.

[SlaughterX]

I picked up Gasaraki last weekend after hearing some good things about it. The entire set was $30.00, not bad for 26 episodes.

I used to have that series, thought it was pretty damn boring.

[Kakizaki]

I picked up Gasaraki last weekend after hearing some good things about it. The entire set was $30.00, not bad for 26 episodes.

I used to have that series, thought it was pretty damn boring.

Yeah, it starts out alright and goes way downhill. I was hoping for more from the creator of Votoms.

[Tenbatsu]

That doesn't sound very promising, I haven't started watching it yet but I should get around to it this weekend, hopefully.

[Kakizaki]

Gah, sorry. I was hoping you had already watched it. The mecha design is cool imo, but the story is too out there for me. It was decent for the first third of the series iirc.

[unknown]

Gurren Lagann is the best Anime series of all time IMO.

It was good until the Time Skip, most of the stuff after that was crap IMO.

[Greyhawk]

Wait, Viz is a good company now? Back when I watched this #### a good seven plus years ago, Viz was one of the most hated, if not the most hated company out there.

By 'good common sense', I meant that both companies had the good judgement to bring over titles that stood a reasonable chance of selling well in the NA market. Sure alot of people hate Viz, but you can't deny that they've picked some commercial winners of late.

[Futanari]

Wait, Viz is a good company now? Back when I watched this #### a good seven plus years ago, Viz was one of the most hated, if not the most hated company out there.

By 'good common sense', I meant that both companies had the good judgement to bring over titles that stood a reasonable chance of selling well in the NA market. Sure alot of people hate Viz, but you can't deny that they've picked some commercial winners of late.

I agree with your Viz comment. One can only hope that they license the Hunter x Hunter anime. Then everyone can see Naruto for the plagiarism that runs rife through it.

[RayFoxSith]

Saw a weird one today.
Haibane Renmei was the name. It was very lighthearted from what I saw. It's one of those animes where #### happens, and you have no idea why. One word: Angels.

[Flußkönig]

I love Haibane Renmei.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Funkygish/HR1.jpg

I have actually been re-watching the series over the past few weeks.

[noloe4]

Finished watching Fuyu no Semi(Winter Cicada) today and it was brilliant. It's about two men from opposing clans in Japan's warring eras and their relationship throughout the years there and after. It was pretty much a masterpiece from beginning to end. They actually showed there relationship develop from friendship to lovers and it all came together perfectly. Out of all the anime I've watched thus far this has to be my favorite because everything was so believable and felt genuine. I recommend this to anyone regardless of your preferred genre of film...it's only 3 episodes long so it can easily be watched in one sitting. Now I'm back to watching Kaleido Star and I'm about halfway through and it's just some good lighthearted fun.

[CSXLoser]

Watching something called Spice and Wolf
Im on EP4 now. Its got to get me interested sooner or later right
:roll:

[massaker]

Meh, waiting for Hellsing Ultimate III.

Watching a few episodes of zomg haters Naruto and playing Rise of a Ninja.

Trying to get hold of Full Metal Alchemist 1.

[RayFoxSith]

FMA's a good series, but I don't care for it as much anymore. I think it's because the way it ended, it was one of those few instances (like with Trigun) when you actually felt there was nothing more the series can do. Now if only Bleach had the same logic....

[Saishu]

Watching something called Spice and Wolf
Im on EP4 now. Its got to get me interested sooner or later right
:roll:
Uhh... I think it's episode 5 where it picks up. If you don't like that episode then drop it. If you don't like the characters already after the first two episodes then definitely drop it.

[CSXLoser]

Watching something called Spice and Wolf
Im on EP4 now. Its got to get me interested sooner or later right
:roll:
Uhh... I think it's episode 5 where it picks up. If you don't like that episode then drop it. If you don't like the characters already after the first two episodes then definitely drop it. Well im hooked now :P . Finished ep9 yesterday. Im just gonna wait for Ep11 before i watch 10

[iammako3]

Finished watching Fuyu no Semi(Winter Cicada) today and it was brilliant. It's about two men from opposing clans in Japan's warring eras and their relationship throughout the years there and after. It was pretty much a masterpiece from beginning to end. They actually showed there relationship develop from friendship to lovers and it all came together perfectly. Out of all the anime I've watched thus far this has to be my favorite because everything was so believable and felt genuine. I recommend this to anyone regardless of your preferred genre of film...it's only 3 episodes long so it can easily be watched in one sitting. Now I'm back to watching Kaleido Star and I'm about halfway through and it's just some good lighthearted fun.

Ah! This is the movie that the charactors from Haru wo Daiteita were working on in the manga series. Haha, that's cool. I heard they were going to actually make a movie (or OAVs, I guess). The Kiss of Fire artbook (for Haru wo Daiteita) has spoilers for this movie. Looking at the artbook I was all "when were they samurai?". Now I know.

Also, where did you find this? Is it licensed?

[noloe4]

Finished watching Fuyu no Semi(Winter Cicada) today and it was brilliant. It's about two men from opposing clans in Japan's warring eras and their relationship throughout the years there and after. It was pretty much a masterpiece from beginning to end. They actually showed there relationship develop from friendship to lovers and it all came together perfectly. Out of all the anime I've watched thus far this has to be my favorite because everything was so believable and felt genuine. I recommend this to anyone regardless of your preferred genre of film...it's only 3 episodes long so it can easily be watched in one sitting. Now I'm back to watching Kaleido Star and I'm about halfway through and it's just some good lighthearted fun.

Ah! This is the movie that the charactors from Haru wo Daiteita were working on in the manga series. Haha, that's cool. I heard they were going to actually make a movie (or OAVs, I guess). The Kiss of Fire artbook (for Haru wo Daiteita) has spoilers for this movie. Looking at the artbook I was all "when were they samurai?". Now I know.

Also, where did you find this? Is it licensed?

Unfortunately..No it's not licensed. I got it off this fan subbed site called Aarinfantasy (http://aarinfantasy.com/forum/). Mostly a lot of yaoi fan subs here even though they have a decent selection of other anime,movies,etc. I can link a site like this....right?:?

[R315razor]

Unreleated to whatever you guys are talking about now:

Would you guys consider the show Teen Titans an anime? I have seen so many debates on what to categorize it as..

If so, why? If not, why not?

[RayFoxSith]

I really wouldn't call Teen Titans an anime.
If anything would make it qualify into that field, it would be some resemblances to the style. Other than that, it falls under the American cartoon category (according to Wikipedia, at least), so that's pretty much a given.

[Arjuna]

I consider Teen Titans as garbage, only good DC cartoon was Batman Beyond.

[Maxine MagicFox]

Unreleated to whatever you guys are talking about now:

Would you guys consider the show Teen Titans an anime? I have seen so many debates on what to categorize it as..

If so, why? If not, why not?

It MIGHT be anime in the sense that it is a Japanese created animation, but the material is that of comic books and reeks of American pop culture.

[Kakizaki]

^I don't get why someone would consider it anime. If it is because it has some animation outsourced, big deal. A lot of cartoons have had that, and not too many people consider those to be anime. Then again, I don't know anything about TT.

[Tari]

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


Does it even matter what Teen Titans is classified as? I mean, it's a super-hero show based on American comics and full of bad Japanese (during that Tokyo episode thing). Can we just call it a cartoon and be happy with it? It's not like there's an actual dictionary-specific difference between "anime" and American "animation."


FMA's a good series, but I don't care for it as much anymore. I think it's because the way it ended, it was one of those few instances (like with Trigun) when you actually felt there was nothing more the series can do. Now if only Bleach had the same logic....

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

[Sayckeone]

In Japan, isn't anime just the general term for all animation? If so, wouldn't TT be anime?

[Maxine MagicFox]

That's where the argument begins:

If you are gaijin - anime can be A) Japanese animation B) anything with the Japanese animation characteristics which include the small mouth, big eyes, striking color pallettes, opening animation, and ending animation. Must have most or all of these.

If you are native, then anime is just them using the american word "animation" but shortening it and includes anything.

You can see how complicated these arguments can get REALLY fast.

[Sayckeone]

Does anyone consider the original Transformers cartoon from the 80's to be anime?

[Maxine MagicFox]

Classic, original anime, yes. You aren't a proper anime fan if you don't have at least a nodding respect for original Transformers and Megaman!! (neither of which I've watched but have a basic understanding)

[Sayckeone]

Even though it's an American creation outsourced to Japan?

[Futomimi]

I have no opinion as to whether TT is anime or not, but I do know that it's a festering pile of crap.

[RayFoxSith]

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.

[Futomimi]

Bleach is DBZ for angsty teenagers... therefore it will never die.
And yes, it is still going on. They're continuing with filler. (source: roommate)

[Maxine MagicFox]

Even though it's an American creation outsourced to Japan?

I don't question the fans, I just go with it (it avoids bullying which "otaku" are bloody bastards), but I thought I read or heard somewhere that there were Japanese developers involved somewhere. However, I'll step away from the topic as I have no knowledge about it - never watched, never cared.

I wish Bleach would die... and Naruto, too. -_-;
But he was probably talking about its popularity.

Edit:
No, DBZ for kids is Naruto.

[RayFoxSith]

I favor Bleach over Naruto, but if it gets up to 40 volumes in manga, I'm finished with it. I've already got up to Volume 16 in my collection.

[Maxine MagicFox]

I thought they were both a waste of my time, though I liked the character of Naruto. Meh, fighting anime isn't my thing. XD I kinda like the soft stuff like Mushishi, Spice and Wolf, Haibane Renmei. Saikano, Fruits Basket, and Serial Experiments Lain are my top picks.

[Futomimi]

... 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

[Maxine MagicFox]

... 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

Oh, sorry. Either way, though, you're my new best friend XD LOL

[Thunder-Slash]

Classic, original anime, yes. You aren't a proper anime fan if you don't have at least a nodding respect for original Transformers and Megaman!! (neither of which I've watched but have a basic understanding)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akJygsSXcjw

BEST OP EVAR! :lol:

[Maxine MagicFox]

Classic, original anime, yes. You aren't a proper anime fan if you don't have at least a nodding respect for original Transformers and Megaman!! (neither of which I've watched but have a basic understanding)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akJygsSXcjw

BEST OP EVAR! :lol:

LOL, I dunno. I prefer the original Gundam's myself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBbDQ2jQSM8

[Kakizaki]

In Japan, isn't anime just the general term for all animation? If so, wouldn't TT be anime?


I was going to use this, but I think we all know what is trying to be defined here.

[Kakizaki]

Classic, original anime, yes. You aren't a proper anime fan if you don't have at least a nodding respect for original Transformers and Megaman!! (neither of which I've watched but have a basic understanding)


I hope you are joking.


I have no opinion as to whether TT is anime or not, but I do know that it's a festering pile of crap.


QFT.

anime can be A) Japanese animation B) anything with the Japanese animation characteristics which include the small mouth, big eyes, striking color pallettes, opening animation, and ending animation. Must have most or all of these.

That is really kind of a silly template.

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.

[Maxine MagicFox]

Classic, original anime, yes. You aren't a proper anime fan if you don't have at least a nodding respect for original Transformers and Megaman!! (neither of which I've watched but have a basic understanding)


I hope you are joking.

I wish I was. I've been mauled for less -_-. Let me reinterate, your basic otaku is a fuggin' bastard. I don't question and I just go with it. I know what I've been told but I totally agree with you.

But I speak without any kind of authority on the subject! I don't watch old school anime. Totally new stuff. That's me. And I don't claim to be an expert. I have too much self-respect for that.


QFT.

[quote]anime can be A) Japanese animation B) anything with the Japanese animation characteristics which include the small mouth, big eyes, striking color pallettes, opening animation, and ending animation. Must have most or all of these.

I typed it up in two seconds. Spare me. It's not perfect.

[Kakizaki]

^I loved Transformers as a kid, but it is about as relevant to being a defining example of Japanese animation as Thunder Cats is. Yeah the Transformer toys have Japanese source material, Diaclones and more, but the story is cobbled together by Americans, and it is just more outsourced animation just like the Thunder Cats and many others.

Should the Simpsons be considered Korean animation?

[iammako3]

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!

[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.

[Saishu]

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.