Topic: Anime Discussion Thread (Read 16317 times)

Maxvla · « **Reply #160 on:** August 02, 2014, 05:57:18 AM »

Just finished season one of Knights of Sidonia. Looking forward to season 2 later this year. It's a well done return to old style Japanese anime. The start is pretty darn fast, and you only catch up right at the end, so be ready to absorb like crazy. There's lots of cliches, but I didn't mind. The story is compelling and I ended up caring about most of the characters in a way that is usually impossible for a 12 episode run. It's sort of a mashup of Gundam (space combat robots), Macross (seed ships), and NGE (monster a week).

There is certainly room for improvement, but I'll give it a generous 8/10 so far.

jGray91 · « **Reply #161 on:** August 02, 2014, 08:56:01 AM »

Quote from: hiyu64 on July 30, 2014, 02:12:47 AM

Currently watching Aldnoah Zero, first couple episodes are pretty good so far. I'm just waiting for the urobutcher to go full force.

I still need to go finish watching Suisei no Garugantia

Do you like Gargantia? IMO that's one of urobutcher's worst, or at least mismanaged. I don't really know what I was hoping out of it, back then, TBH, but whatever I got I am disappointed with it. This was coming from the highs I got from Madoka, Saya no Uta, then Psycho-Pass, an anime where a soldier is flung into a far off peaceful land is an intriguing premise, so I had high hopes. I should watch the final episode just so I can say I finished it and bury it.

On the other hand, fresh from the massive disappointment of that, I have low expectations of Aldnoah, but Episode 2 really convinced me that urobutcher is fully into it this time.

Really need to finish Sidonia and see what happens to Izana (best girl).

Deep Funk · « **Reply #162 on:** August 02, 2014, 01:20:06 PM »

Quote from: firev1 on July 31, 2014, 03:58:28 PM

Watched 2 episodes of Unicorn Gundam, really liking the plot so far, although I think the way he was given the RX-0 was way too ridiculous. Noragami was a nice watch like the concept of it despite the plot. Aldnoah Zero is pretty nice but nothing special so far...

I'm also enjoying Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki kun, pretty darn humorous, laughed my ass off.

Can you recommend Gundam Unicorn? The mecha samurai warriors in space still hold a special place in my heart.

jGray91 · « **Reply #163 on:** August 02, 2014, 04:14:52 PM »

Not firev, but I recommend Unicorn. But then again, I love UC Gundam more for the "serious war" theme than say, Gundam 00 or SEED. Currently waiting for someone to translate Ep 7, or maybe someone already did...

And FWIW, Unicorn has some very awesomazing battle OST.

firev1 · « **Reply #164 on:** August 02, 2014, 05:05:52 PM »

*_* finished all 7 episodes last night, yeah someone already did, good ending although I wish there were more funnels :#

Its indeed refreshing to see the protagonist take killing and war more seriously then the other protagonist in 00 and SEED indeed which makes it more "realistic?"(heck its anime). I'm just sad about the best girl though.

Think of Unicorn as a mix of 00 and SEED but much more well executed.

On another note, the OST is available in HD on e-onkyo and ototoy.

Sidonia is indeed nice, the lyrics for its opening sequence means a lot to me as well. For episode 5 of Psycho Pass New Edit, sad they ain't gonna screen on tele the student killings episode since that was one of the best murder plots in the show in light of what happened to the japanese students(a student killed her friend with a blunt object and decapitated her).

Deep Funk · « **Reply #165 on:** August 02, 2014, 06:03:14 PM »

I learned of Gundam via the Gundam Wing series. Of all the series I have seen I still like Gundam Wing the most. The Endless Waltz special was a rewarding special. The open ending was well told.

If Unicorn is indeed more serious about the war aspect then I think I will like it. Thing is, after Sha or Char and Zechs Marquise the villains became a bit bland. In Gundam 00 the villains did not have the back story of the Zabi and the Peacecraft family.

I recently re-watched the first two M.D. Geist films again. I like the art style, uncensored gore and violence. There is somewhat exaggerated honesty to those "violent" animes.

jGray91 · « **Reply #166 on:** August 02, 2014, 07:29:33 PM »

There's a Psycho Pass New Edit? There's a similar real life case on that Episode 5 case??

Hmm, time to make time for tomorrow and finish Unicorn.

insidious meme · « **Reply #167 on:** August 02, 2014, 07:47:20 PM »

Barely started the original Psycho Pass run. Will I have to mix and match when I do the New Edit on ep 5?

Byrnie · « **Reply #168 on:** August 10, 2014, 01:53:04 AM »

Quote from: Deep Funk on July 31, 2014, 03:25:02 AM

If you are in need of a laugh because of random humour, I recently watched "The Ultimate Teacher" from 1988. A cockroach, a spider and underwear...

I've never heard of Ultimate Teacher, are you perhaps referring to GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka)? If not, is it as good as GTO?

Deep Funk · « **Reply #169 on:** August 10, 2014, 06:13:26 AM »

Quote from: Byrnie on August 10, 2014, 01:53:04 AM

Quote from: Deep Funk on July 31, 2014, 03:25:02 AM
If you are in need of a laugh because of random humour, I recently watched "The Ultimate Teacher" from 1988. A cockroach, a spider and underwear...
I've never heard of Ultimate Teacher, are you perhaps referring to GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka)? If not, is it as good as GTO?

The English Dub with subtitles on Youtube

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