Rbstr Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 NHK is awesome too. It's about the most awesome tragicomedy thing I've seen (I'm watching the anime, apperently there are some fairly substantial differences, if not in story in character portrayal, from the novel and manga). That Offline Gathering 'arc' was some bit of a tearjerker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamweaver13 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I've only watched the anime and thought it was awesome. Differences with manga reported to be minimal as well. Oh this.....so moe i died. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqb6PMyAy84...player_embedded cool. i loved NHK as well. it's depressing, it's morbid, it's dark, but hell, it works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Yes, apparently there is : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo_x_Juliet ... though loosely (very loosely) based, been wanting to watch it myself. I am personally waiting for an animu version of Hamlet with lots of mecha, nekkomaidos, moe, and a tsundere Ophelia. I've been thinking the same thing, come on Gonzo, jump on it! I'm really liking their "interpretations" of the classics, are there any others out now aside from Samurai 7, Count of Monte Cristo, & Romeo x Juliet? One interesting thing I've noticed, in a lot of shots, Romeo & Juliet bear a striking resemblance to the DYRL designs of Hikaru & Misa, so much so that I had to check to make sure Mikimoto wasn't on the character design staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 There's Le Chevalier Deon....but not by Gonzo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamweaver13 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 There's Le Chevalier Deon....but not by Gonzo. ah. one of the best depiction of zombies in anime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBird4 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 So far behind... just catching up on Macross F and Gundam 00 (have only watched S1, not sure I want to get into S2) and re-watching Onegai Sensei. Enjoying being able to watch a few episodes of MF at a time, on my pace, but going to catch up to the fansubbers soon. :-) Lined up: Hikaru No Go Strike Witches Bakuretsu Tenshi (too busy to catch it a while back) Reading: Battle Royale novel. Contemplating re-visiting a load of '80s and early '90s when my CW contract ends (if I don't get over to Singapore) So that'd be: some Yamato Urusei Yatsura fight iczer-one and more recent titles too.. anyone have any 'must-sees of the last five years or so? Work really got me down to only catching a couple of series a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiroikaze Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) I think Shikabane Hime Aka and Kuro by Gainax are pretty good. It may look like a stereotypical "shinigami" anime but I think the story is really well done so far. and then there's the two Tower of Druaga seasons, Kara no Kyoukai, Utawarerumono, and Toaru no Majutsu Index. Those are the ones I can think of at the top of my mind. I think these titles might be worth your time. Edited June 26, 2009 by shiroikaze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I think Shikabane Hime Aka and Kuro by Gainax are pretty good. It may look like a stereotypical "shinigami" anime but I think the story is really well done so far. and then there's the two Tower of Druaga seasons, Kara no Kyoukai, Utawarerumono, and Toaru no Majutsu Index. Those are the ones I can think of at the top of my mind. I think these titles might be worth your time. I'm waiting on Shikabane Hime until it's got a home release. Love Gainax, love the designs, and enjoyed the first 2 episodes I watched streaming, but it's definately something I'd rather watch on my television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiroikaze Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I raise your nyan nyan moe with ... er... another form of nyan nyan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WUcRcuqQKM...lated&pos=5 Late but, I raise your moe with another Mio~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpScnZsaPzg&fmt=18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Focker Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 er... anyone know where i can get nodame cantabile english dub? girlfriend doesn't like reading subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gui Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Several solutions to your problem : - change of girl friend - don't make her watch animes: it's violent and perverted, she'll think you are too and will leave you - explain to her that culture deserves efforts (good luck to make a girl get this...) - tell her that 50% of the interest of animes resides in the original voice acting (girls being very sensitive to sounds/voices/musics, this may work, except if she listens to sh!tty music which is probably the case because girls usually have bad taste: see right above...) - bring her to bed instead of watching animes with her, you stupid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Just finished Clannad. I was sort of expecting a kind of Kanon. It's somewhat similar but different, more subtle, more humor and warmer. The animation, atmosphere, directing and voice acting is top of the line. Yes, the plot is a standard crying game, but who cares, it still manages to enchant. The bonus alternate ending with Tomoyo was sweet directing, with a few color changes and expressions, it all went from bright and hopefull to dark, grim and desperate. First time the male lead actually had an easier time then me to pick a favourite. They are all so damn cute and lovable characters. Although Nagisa's parents absolutly steal the show. Amazing to see that all the voice actors who did the major Kyoani series ended up in Frontier. I didn't realise before that Frontier had an absolute all-star seiyuu cast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiroikaze Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) Just finished Clannad. I was sort of expecting a kind of Kanon. It's somewhat similar but different, more subtle, more humor and warmer. The animation, atmosphere, directing and voice acting is top of the line. Yes, the plot is a standard crying game, but who cares, it still manages to enchant. The bonus alternate ending with Tomoyo was sweet directing, with a few color changes and expressions, it all went from bright and hopefull to dark, grim and desperate. First time the male lead actually had an easier time then me to pick a favourite. They are all so damn cute and lovable characters. Although Nagisa's parents absolutly steal the show. Amazing to see that all the voice actors who did the major Kyoani series ended up in Frontier. I didn't realise before that Frontier had an absolute all-star seiyuu cast. You should watch the sequel, "After Story". It pretty much finishes up the latter half of the game. Also, with Tomoyo's story, it's alot more grim than it shows it to be... Edited June 28, 2009 by shiroikaze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Several solutions to your problem : - change of girl friend - don't make her watch animes: it's violent and perverted, she'll think you are too and will leave you - explain to her that culture deserves efforts (good luck to make a girl get this...) - tell her that 50% of the interest of animes resides in the original voice acting (girls being very sensitive to sounds/voices/musics, this may work, except if she listens to sh!tty music which is probably the case because girls usually have bad taste: see right above...) - bring her to bed instead of watching animes with her, you stupid! All of the above suggestiosn work, never bend to the will of a loved one by sitting through a dub, it's your way or the highway. And really, 10 out of 10 girlfriends prefer for you to actualy sleep with them than watch anime late at night, crazy girls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 You should watch the sequel, "After Story". It pretty much finishes up the latter half of the game. Also, with Tomoyo's story, it's alot more grim than it shows it to be... Made me cry manly tears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbstr Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I want to watch clannad...but I'm having hard time acquiring it. Got After Story easily enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I've started on AS, can't really wait after seeing the first series. As for finding the first series, it's licensed so very few are still uploading it. I just bought the ADV boxes, they are dirt cheap atm. Kind of tempted to splash out on the Japanese DVD LE versions, anyone know if a Blu-ray release is likely anytime soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 just watched all of My Otome in th last few days. i didnt mind My Hime (Though the end sucked) but otome was great! i love a good magic armour type show, and this had that. cool characters, cool powers and a decent ending! Nott he best anime ever by any means, and a bit slow at times, but overall i dug it Now Ill have to import My Otome Zwei... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 just watched all of My Otome in th last few days. i didnt mind My Hime (Though the end sucked) but otome was great! i love a good magic armour type show, and this had that. cool characters, cool powers and a decent ending! Nott he best anime ever by any means, and a bit slow at times, but overall i dug it Now Ill have to import My Otome Zwei... Zwei....was sadly disappointing that it was a rushed and contrived story arc which culminates into Otomes saving the world from a global catastrophe. Sifr was kind of disappointing that it sort of promises to reveal the Otomes' pasts but in fact it does nothing but raise more questions..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grss1982 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 (edited) just watched all of My Otome in th last few days. i didnt mind My Hime (Though the end sucked) but otome was great! i love a good magic armour type show, and this had that. cool characters, cool powers and a decent ending! Nott he best anime ever by any means, and a bit slow at times, but overall i dug it Now Ill have to import My Otome Zwei... I'm assuming that since My Otome and My Hime are animes with a huge female cast...you might wanna try Claymore? Its shounen-like but its quite awesome although a bit on the violent side. Zwei....was sadly disappointing that it was a rushed and contrived story arc which culminates into Otomes saving the world from a global catastrophe. Sifr was kind of disappointing that it sort of promises to reveal the Otomes' pasts but in fact it does nothing but raise more questions..... Plus its been months since episode 3. And supposedly there is still an episode 4. Watched Otome myself back in 2007. Anyways...any news yet on the third installment of Black Lagoon? Edited July 1, 2009 by grss1982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechuck Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I watched Blue Gender recently and found it to be a solid to good anime. Am I the only one that feels disturbed at the way sexual intimacy is practiced from those that fled to space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Blue Gender was definately a great series, still not quite up to Votoms standards, but not anywhere near as weak as Gasaraki. And the ending was just shy of heavy handed, what more can you ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamweaver13 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I'm assuming that since My Otome and My Hime are animes with a huge female cast...you might wanna try Claymore? Its shounen-like but its quite awesome although a bit on the violent side. i LOVED Claymore. the anime was just too short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Plus its been months since episode 3. And supposedly there is still an episode 4. Actually, there will be a 2nd season of SIFR.....1st season is over and done with at ep 3, and the 2nd season has no release confirmation. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encycloped...ime.php?id=8764 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I'm assuming that since My Otome and My Hime are animes with a huge female cast...you might wanna try Claymore? Its shounen-like but its quite awesome although a bit on the violent side. Watched Otome myself back in 2007. Actually, i grabbed my Hime because it looked as close to a superhero show as i could get in anime. I was at a con, saw the box...i dunno it appealed. Of course its not really a superhero show at all, but thats ok. My otome has magic armour and transform sequences. I LOVE magic armour and transform sequences. HUGE Saint Seiya fan (though it didnt have any transforms really) used to love the Sailor Moon tranforms, loved it in Guyver and Tekkaman. So thats why I got Otome. I ended up liking it more than i thought i would actually, but it was initially because of the magic armour stuff. claymore doesnt grab me. I read the Wiki plot and it sounds sorta like Berserk with chicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Finished Clannad After Story as well now. Well what to say...it's brilliant. Yes, it's a bit cliched at times... and yes, it is a tear jerker ... and well, you know, it's what Kyoani's best at. The second half of the show, the gloves are off and Tomoyo dragging himself to hell is impressive. This show knows how to play on the fears of people my age. Episode 18 is well...emotional Some fun details: Akiko's (Kanon) Jam meets Sanae's bread Sanae's seiyuu: Kikoku Inoue got to do her I'm 17 routine. Akio doing a Gurren Lagan, Kamina homage. This hot blooded maniac deserves his own mecha show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gui Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Finished .Hack//Liminality yesterday: I thought it was rather interesting but very slow and sometimes difficult to follow; fortunately, it is only 4 eps long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiroikaze Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Sanae's seiyuu: Kikoku Inoue got to do her I'm 17 routine. What? Also, Kyou's Story is out. :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 What? Also, Kyou's Story is out. :'( In real life she is famous for introducing herself to her fans with "I'm Kikoku Inoue and I'm 17 years old" while he is in her mid 40s. Sanae gets to say the same lines as her real life counterpart when she dresses up as yuhei's girlfriend. yea, really looking forward to see the Kyou story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiroikaze Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Oh I see now. while he is in her mid 40s. I damn hope that's a typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Oh I see now. I damn hope that's a typo Whoops, sure is Just saw the Kyou alternate world story, one episode is really to little to do it justice but it was so cute. And after two friggin' seasons we finally get to see a kiss in Clannad. All it takes is a tsundere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Just out of interest, Alteir Sai made some Mai otome figures. ANyone know if they're any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangard Ace Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Found the entire KOR series at CEX Boston thursday! Yay! Time to relive high school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbstr Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 (edited) I'm watching Abenobashi Mahou Shoutengai It's awesome. It's got a little FLCL wtf, TTGL mecha with chest-faces(in fact the giant mecha episode has TONS of TTGL designs including the cathedral Terra ship and a Chick dressed up like Simon from the opening scene...and it's from 2002), and 2001: A Space Odyssey mixed in (Complete with monoliths and star babies) and just-similar-enough-to-not-get-sued Star Wars Imperial march. And one chick is a dead ringer for Mari in Eva 2.0. and a Rubber sword that makes your boobs expand until they explode. Edited July 5, 2009 by Rbstr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I'm watching Abenobashi Mahou Shoutengai It's awesome. It's got a little FLCL wtf, TTGL mecha with chest-faces(in fact the giant mecha episode has TONS of TTGL designs including the cathedral Terra ship and a Chick dressed up like Simon from the opening scene...and it's from 2002), and 2001: A Space Odyssey mixed in (Complete with monoliths and star babies) and just-similar-enough-to-not-get-sued Star Wars Imperial march. And one chick is a dead ringer for Mari in Eva 2.0. and a Rubber sword that makes your boobs expand until they explode. Wasn't the space episode a homage to classic sci fi shows including macross and space battleship yamato rather than TTGL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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