It's been a while since I tried pushing the show, but the question remains: Why have like none of you seen 'Flag' yet?
I got the first DVD, and it was definitely a very good series. Probably could have done without the mecha, but that's a minor point. As a journalist, the series is even more special to me. Embedded frontline journalism is a hard thing, and my friends who do it always say it's one of the best experiences a journalist could have.
Sadly, I couldn't get the rest of the DVDs since the I lost contact with the friend who was sending them to me from the US. But if I find it, it's definitely an instant purchase.
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Tvtropes isn't something for citing. And you haven't explained why chapters aren't bad structure.
It depends on whather it's something that's easy to recall rather than something that's hard to recall. like how many details there are and such between chapters. Lord of the RIngs was particularly bad with this, as Tolkien would often go for upwards of 9 pages describing a building or environment.
So basically what you actually mean to say instead of having to remember things for a story to make sense is bad structure is you personally don't like having to try especially hard to remember things.
And then they shunted all the post-credit epilouge scenes off to the side, so they could show more promos. SCIIIIIIII-FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! ::angry fist waving::
Too much fanservice ruined the quality of the entire piece.
Zettai ryouiki :winky:
I stuck everyone's recs in the OP. If anyone has anything to add I'll continue to add them in until it hits the limit.
Some things I didn't see mentioned in alphabetical order:
Bounen no Xam'd: Lost Memories (Mecha/Sci-fi/Fantasy)
Kara no Kyoukai: Garden of Sinners (Action/Horror/Drama)
Kannagi (Rom-com/Drama)
Michiko to Hatchin (Action/Drama)
Minami-ke 1st and 3rd seasons, skip the 2nd one (Comedy/Slice-of-life)
Rideback (Mecha/Action)
Sketchbook ~full Color'S~ (Slice-of-life/...erm... it's good, just watch it)
To Aru Majutsu no Index (Action/Comedy)
Toradora (Rom-com/Drama)
Well, there are already two sketchbook recommendations in the OP, might as well have a third in there.
(Don't think anyone would protest that show getting more praise.)
Though if we're going to start doubling up based on merit, we'll need Denno Coil up there at least 41 more times, for good measure.
G Gundam seriously has an all time great dub. It's maybe the best dub ever done.
See Olivaw, we don't always need to fight.
I can't listen to G Gundam's dub anymore. Especially due to the name changes (God becomes Burning). I originally watched it dubbed on Toonami but after watching it subbed I can't go back.
But, I also think Big O is better in Japanese. I like the way Roger talks in Japanese.
To be fair, the censorship is a tad annoying, and in some cases a bit weird.
VA though I prefer the dub.
Big O is good both ways, though a buddy of mine reached a startling conclusion. The giant robot parts are the worst part of the show, the Bruce Wayne parts however are fantastic.
I can't listen to G Gundam in Japanese after watching the dub. I usually prefer subs, but there's something about that show that's better in English. Also, the audio quality is better in the dub because it was recorded much more recently. Maybe that's it *shrug*
I prefer Big O in English, but only because there's less gratuitous English and the Latin and French stand out less. That show still needs a real ending, goddamnit
SO GUYS, HOW ABOUT THAT MARIA HOLIC EH? I HEAR IT HAS LESBIANS AND STUFF.
I find it a funny little show. Very fast-paced, and filled with all manner of 1-second "pause the damn video" gags. I usually don't watch flowery romance shows, but this has some great comedy that makes it a keeper. And it's nice to hear the voice work keeping up with it. The voice actor for the main heroine in particular is very funny to listen to.
The Virtual Boy gag in the latest episode was pretty great.
As was the main character having trouble saying goodbye to the tentacle monster in her messenger bag.
the best thing about the original Big O is Schwarzvald
Oh god, he said something that I agree with. Kill me now.
Anyways, some recommendations:
Mystery, Fantasy: Kara no Kyoukai (incomplete, but whatever)
Magical Girl: Princess Tutu
Comedy: Kannagi, Detroit Metal City, Toradora
Slice-of-life: Hidamari Sketch
I still can't get over how bad the Digimon dub is. Jetix makes me despair. hopefully ryuu_rogue cranks out the last few episodes of Adventure before too long. the original version of the Dark Masters has been like......beyond epic.
especially considering RyRo is subbing 02 next. and they won't be slowpokes about it like WPP. because Splash and crew are better at what they do than the WPP people, to be honest.
In other news, my 12 year old brother was watching Death Note.
For a moment I wondered whether he should be watching it, then I remembered that it's a Shonen Jump series.
He's their target audience.
Should I feel bad for really liking it then? I'm um... not in that demographic, but I've been watching and loving DN.
Really makes me wonder about my childhood, since the relative depth of DN compared to what I was watching at that age makes me feel mildly retarded by comparison.
In other news, my 12 year old brother was watching Death Note.
For a moment I wondered whether he should be watching it, then I remembered that it's a Shonen Jump series.
He's their target audience.
Should I feel bad for really liking it then? I'm um... not in that demographic, but I've been watching and loving DN.
Really makes me wonder about my childhood, since the relative depth of DN compared to what I was watching at that age makes me feel mildly retarded by comparison.
No, Death Note is good so don't feel bad for liking it. I mean they made a show about writing in a notebook that is super popular, they had to do something right.
It's been a while since I tried pushing the show, but the question remains: Why have like none of you seen 'Flag' yet?
I got the first DVD, and it was definitely a very good series. Probably could have done without the mecha, but that's a minor point. As a journalist, the series is even more special to me. Embedded frontline journalism is a hard thing, and my friends who do it always say it's one of the best experiences a journalist could have.
Sadly, I couldn't get the rest of the DVDs since the I lost contact with the friend who was sending them to me from the US. But if I find it, it's definitely an instant purchase.
It definitely gets better as the series progresses. And also it is intriguing in that your two main characters(Akagi and Shirasu) are concurrently telling the story from very different angles. Even odder in that you barely actually see your two storytellers. Plus, the ending is one of the best I have seen in a very long time.
Have you tried eBay? Or possible see if Amazon will ship it to you?
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"I was there, I was there, the day Horus slew the Emperor." -Cpt Garviel Loken
In other news, my 12 year old brother was watching Death Note.
For a moment I wondered whether he should be watching it, then I remembered that it's a Shonen Jump series.
He's their target audience.
Should I feel bad for really liking it then? I'm um... not in that demographic, but I've been watching and loving DN.
Really makes me wonder about my childhood, since the relative depth of DN compared to what I was watching at that age makes me feel mildly retarded by comparison.
I'm sure you didn't try to stick your fingers up other people's butts as a form of prank, so I imagine it all balances out.
Really, the writer once said in an interview something about how one of the reasons he is happy it was published in a shounen magazine is because the younger audience would just enjoy the series without feeling the need to delve psychological or moral aspects.
Or something. I really don't remember it very well, but that was the gist. Anyway, the point is, it supposedly wasn't written to be read into with all that much depth, and it's not like it was around back when you were growing up, so no reason to look upon our childhoods' entertainment too harshly.
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Olivawgood name, isn't it?the foot of mt fujiRegistered Userregular
In other news, my 12 year old brother was watching Death Note.
For a moment I wondered whether he should be watching it, then I remembered that it's a Shonen Jump series.
He's their target audience.
Should I feel bad for really liking it then? I'm um... not in that demographic, but I've been watching and loving DN.
Really makes me wonder about my childhood, since the relative depth of DN compared to what I was watching at that age makes me feel mildly retarded by comparison.
No, Death Note is good so don't feel bad for liking it. I mean they made a show about writing in a notebook that is super popular, they had to do something right.
You should feel bad if you like Death Note after a certain point, because there is really no reason for the show to exist after it
And hey guys, is Macross Plus any good? Because it's on instant and I just got my Roku box thingy so I can watch Netflix streaming stuff on my bigass HDTV and I can never remember which of the Macross/Robotech shows are good and which ones everyone hates
In other news, my 12 year old brother was watching Death Note.
For a moment I wondered whether he should be watching it, then I remembered that it's a Shonen Jump series.
He's their target audience.
Should I feel bad for really liking it then? I'm um... not in that demographic, but I've been watching and loving DN.
Really makes me wonder about my childhood, since the relative depth of DN compared to what I was watching at that age makes me feel mildly retarded by comparison.
No, Death Note is good so don't feel bad for liking it. I mean they made a show about writing in a notebook that is super popular, they had to do something right.
You should feel bad if you like Death Note after a certain point, because there is really no reason for the show to exist after it
And hey guys, is Macross Plus any good? Because it's on instant and I just got my Roku box thingy so I can watch Netflix streaming stuff on my bigass HDTV and I can never remember which of the Macross/Robotech shows are good and which ones everyone hates
Everyong that was made before Zero is extremely good.
And for the love of god watch 7. it's their answer to G Gundam.
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OtakuD00DCan I hit the exploding rocks?San DiegoRegistered Userregular
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Fucking... SHRIMPSPLOSION!
Yeah. Macross Plus is fun. It's less music-centric than the rest of Macross, but it's still quite good. Both versions are good, but a few things are fleshed out better in the Movie version.
Hey, that reminds me, is anyone else reading Deadman Wonderland? It's pretty good so far, glad it didn't end up being a standard "tournament arc!" storyline.
Little Girls in an inapropriate setting (war): Strike Witches
Little Girls kissing a more little boy (also magical action): Negima
Little Girls being adorable little girls + 1 fucking bitch (slice of life): Straberry Marshmellow
Must watch for fans of Harem Anime (Drama): School Days
Magical Gril Drama (Not Anime): Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon
I love fapping to h-games that I skip the story, but the story was pretty good and I want to know what happened: Clannad+Clannad After Story, Kannon, or Air
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Yeah. Macross Plus is fun. It's less music-centric than the rest of Macross, but
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FFFFFFFFFF but that's fine, I guess.
Seriously. What the fuck. I'm gone all day and there's an 8 page shrimpsplosion. Please. If you're going to talk to him QUOTE HIM at least so the script kicks in and people aren't tempted to turn it off to see what the fuck's going on.
Giant Robots with charm, space bugs, a perfect ending and great animation: Gunbuster
Giant Robots with music and love triangles and missile spam: Macross
FABULOUS with giant robots: Code Geass
Giant Robots with PIERCE THE HEAVENS: Gurren Lagann
I AM GUNDAM: Gundam 00.
Slice of life (The only entry I'll ever put on), charming cast of characters: Azumanga Daioh
Sheer hilarity and randomness: Pani Poni Dash!
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It's also hilarious and absolutely random.
For a moment I wondered whether he should be watching it, then I remembered that it's a Shonen Jump series.
He's their target audience.
I enjoy how it keeps subtlety changing.
I got the first DVD, and it was definitely a very good series. Probably could have done without the mecha, but that's a minor point. As a journalist, the series is even more special to me. Embedded frontline journalism is a hard thing, and my friends who do it always say it's one of the best experiences a journalist could have.
Sadly, I couldn't get the rest of the DVDs since the I lost contact with the friend who was sending them to me from the US. But if I find it, it's definitely an instant purchase.
"RiiiiBONS!"
You should stop saying things the wrong way.
You're a sorceress from the ultimate future who Kan't begin words with a C.
To be fair, crazy yaoi fangirls are now a signfigant side demographic for them :P
Some things I didn't see mentioned in alphabetical order:
Bounen no Xam'd: Lost Memories (Mecha/Sci-fi/Fantasy)
Kara no Kyoukai: Garden of Sinners (Action/Horror/Drama)
Kannagi (Rom-com/Drama)
Michiko to Hatchin (Action/Drama)
Minami-ke 1st and 3rd seasons, skip the 2nd one (Comedy/Slice-of-life)
Rideback (Mecha/Action)
Sketchbook ~full Color'S~ (Slice-of-life/...erm... it's good, just watch it)
To Aru Majutsu no Index (Action/Comedy)
Toradora (Rom-com/Drama)
STEAM
(Don't think anyone would protest that show getting more praise.)
Though if we're going to start doubling up based on merit, we'll need Denno Coil up there at least 41 more times, for good measure.
I can't listen to G Gundam in Japanese after watching the dub. I usually prefer subs, but there's something about that show that's better in English. Also, the audio quality is better in the dub because it was recorded much more recently. Maybe that's it *shrug*
I prefer Big O in English, but only because there's less gratuitous English and the Latin and French stand out less. That show still needs a real ending, goddamnit
I daresay this is the best post you've ever made.
The Virtual Boy gag in the latest episode was pretty great.
As was the main character having trouble saying goodbye to the tentacle monster in her messenger bag.
Anyways, some recommendations:
Mystery, Fantasy: Kara no Kyoukai (incomplete, but whatever)
Magical Girl: Princess Tutu
Comedy: Kannagi, Detroit Metal City, Toradora
Slice-of-life: Hidamari Sketch
especially considering RyRo is subbing 02 next. and they won't be slowpokes about it like WPP. because Splash and crew are better at what they do than the WPP people, to be honest.
Should I feel bad for really liking it then? I'm um... not in that demographic, but I've been watching and loving DN.
Really makes me wonder about my childhood, since the relative depth of DN compared to what I was watching at that age makes me feel mildly retarded by comparison.
LoL: BunyipAristocrat
No, Death Note is good so don't feel bad for liking it. I mean they made a show about writing in a notebook that is super popular, they had to do something right.
It definitely gets better as the series progresses. And also it is intriguing in that your two main characters(Akagi and Shirasu) are concurrently telling the story from very different angles. Even odder in that you barely actually see your two storytellers. Plus, the ending is one of the best I have seen in a very long time.
Have you tried eBay? Or possible see if Amazon will ship it to you?
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Doesn't compare to the original version of the ED.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HTyPPELmY0
Really, the writer once said in an interview something about how one of the reasons he is happy it was published in a shounen magazine is because the younger audience would just enjoy the series without feeling the need to delve psychological or moral aspects.
Or something. I really don't remember it very well, but that was the gist. Anyway, the point is, it supposedly wasn't written to be read into with all that much depth, and it's not like it was around back when you were growing up, so no reason to look upon our childhoods' entertainment too harshly.
You should feel bad if you like Death Note after a certain point, because there is really no reason for the show to exist after it
And hey guys, is Macross Plus any good? Because it's on instant and I just got my Roku box thingy so I can watch Netflix streaming stuff on my bigass HDTV and I can never remember which of the Macross/Robotech shows are good and which ones everyone hates
PSN ID : DetectiveOlivaw | TWITTER | STEAM ID | NEVER FORGET
And for the love of god watch 7. it's their answer to G Gundam.
PSN ID : DetectiveOlivaw | TWITTER | STEAM ID | NEVER FORGET
Yeah. Macross Plus is fun. It's less music-centric than the rest of Macross, but it's still quite good. Both versions are good, but a few things are fleshed out better in the Movie version.
Macross Plus is like an anime version of Top Gun with singing.
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FIRE!
Except Zero. There is no reason at all for anyone ever to like Zero.
Especially if you were watching it while it was being released thanks to the Worst OVA Schedule Ever.
YOU REALIZE THAT I LIKE 7 LESS EVERY TIME YOU DO THIS RIGHT
Christ on a shitter!
Because you're obsessed with forcing your ridiculous opinions in other people's faces.
People do not like having things shoved into their faces. Especially by you. It results in them hating that thing even more.
I used to really like Digimon! Now I can't even play one of the games without thinking about your bullshit.
Also,
Little Girls kissing a more little boy (also magical action): Negima
Little Girls being adorable little girls + 1 fucking bitch (slice of life): Straberry Marshmellow
Must watch for fans of Harem Anime (Drama): School Days
Magical Gril Drama (Not Anime): Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon
I love fapping to h-games that I skip the story, but the story was pretty good and I want to know what happened: Clannad+Clannad After Story, Kannon, or Air
FFFFFFFFFF but that's fine, I guess.
Seriously. What the fuck. I'm gone all day and there's an 8 page shrimpsplosion. Please. If you're going to talk to him QUOTE HIM at least so the script kicks in and people aren't tempted to turn it off to see what the fuck's going on.
Giant Robots with charm, space bugs, a perfect ending and great animation: Gunbuster
Giant Robots with music and love triangles and missile spam: Macross
FABULOUS with giant robots: Code Geass
Giant Robots with PIERCE THE HEAVENS: Gurren Lagann
I AM GUNDAM: Gundam 00.
Slice of life (The only entry I'll ever put on), charming cast of characters: Azumanga Daioh
Sheer hilarity and randomness: Pani Poni Dash!