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  • TNTrooperTNTrooper Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    Gundi wrote: »
    I stand by the statement I made in like episode 2 or 3 that Catarina has a problem.

    Not yet but when her metabolism slows down her waistline will be in trouble and she should double check figure out if that fantasy world knows how to treat diabetes.

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  • BahamutZEROBahamutZERO Registered User regular
    edited April 22
    Gundi wrote: »
    I stand by the statement I made in like episode 2 or 3 that Catarina has a problem.

    what kind of problem

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  • GundiGundi Serious Bismuth Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    A sugar problem.

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  • TcheldorTcheldor Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    Mysst wrote: »

    So take warning if you decide to look this up and watch it, there is some straight up hardcore fuckin

    but is the show any good?

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  • chocoboliciouschocobolicious Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    Tcheldor wrote: »
    Mysst wrote: »

    So take warning if you decide to look this up and watch it, there is some straight up hardcore fuckin

    but is the show any good?

    It's very of it's time. I think it's solid, but there is some problems with it.


    Speaking of being of it's time. Since someone mentioned Slayers I've gone back and started watching it again. This is a good show I'm not sure I could suggest to people who didn't grow up with it. Like I think it's amazing, the pacing and delivery are exceptional and the characters are great but I feel it's probably too slow compared to the 5s scene style of modern shows people consider normal.


    On a slightly newer series: Wagnaria/Working! is still the best damn show. Inami is GOAT. The chemistry between the characters is so good.

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  • P10P10 An Idiot With Low IQ Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    ok i finished watching all 3 seasons of chihayafuru
    verdict: i don't think i like sports anime, but maybe I should rewatch Ping Pong ,March Comes in Like a Lion, and Yuri on Ice since i remembered liking those to be sure. or maybe there was just too much sports in this anime. shame that it took them 3 seasons to get to a bit of compelling emotional drama and then there will never be a fourth season and i'm not going to read the manga! should have spent less time playing sports

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  • DrascinDrascin Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    Lanz wrote: »
    I haven't gotten to play them but my understanding with how those SRWs (I think it's the Alpha trilogy/Quadrilogy**) like had a team of peers who weren't struggling with severe emotional trauma* and were actually able to form friendships that help Shinji to recover from his alienation and allow him to form a somewhat healthier sense of self and understanding of the world and those around him. Or at least as much as one can during the midst of a giant crossover robot story RPG. Does it do the Bright slap stuff instead?

    also for Amuro I think at least for Japan it's a lot to do with Toru Furuya's delivery on the follow up line of "My father didn't even hit me!" (which seems to be more iconic at times than the slap itself?)
    *or were alien god beings placed in a mom-shaped human shell
    **Does it stay a Trilogy or does Gaiden make it a Quadrilogy even though its title would infer its a side story?

    I think it happened once in a SRW, actually. But mostly I'm referring to how many fans apparently believe getting slapped by Bright "turns wimps into Men Of Destiny", in those exact words, and Shinji should get into SRW so he could get slapped. Which, like, if memory serves (it HAS been a dog's age), Bright slapping Amuro only made things worse for a while, and the turnaround came elsewhere.

    Mostly the advantage is that, yes, the kids from the horrible series get an actual support structure. Dealing with stuff is easier when you have Tobia Arronax and Koji Kabuto and adult Amuro on your corner instead of, like, Gendo Ikari. As said, SRWX manages to make Ange into an enjoyable character (whenever the actual Cross Ange plot is not on screen, because christ on a biscuit that entire thing is tasteless and stupid), because she builds relationships with people like Nadia and Wataru and Kallen, and gets to have fun dunking on the likes of Lelouch.

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    edited April 24
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  • YaYaYaYa Decent. Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    I feel like this question is about to open up can of worms, but

    the Naruto Ninja Storm trilogy is on sale on Switch right now

    is this a decent way of experiencing the Naruto story if I have very little knowledge of Naruto

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  • simulacrumsimulacrum She/herRegistered User regular
    edited April 24
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  • ph blakeph blake Registered User regular
    edited April 22
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mr0guGrIgA

    This is probably the best clip to sell someone on Princess Connect, I think.

    Really only the first 30 seconds or so are needed imo

    Edit: even better, just look at the thumbnail

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  • AnzekayAnzekay Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited April 24
    why does the dude in that show look like the fucking SAO protag

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  • PiptheFairPiptheFair Frequently not in boats. Registered User regular
    edited April 22
    YaYa wrote: »
    I feel like this question is about to open up can of worms, but

    the Naruto Ninja Storm trilogy is on sale on Switch right now

    is this a decent way of experiencing the Naruto story if I have very little knowledge of Naruto

    short answer is yes

    they're basically dbz kai for naruto

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  • miscellaneousinsanitymiscellaneousinsanity grass grows, birds fly, sun shines, and brother, i hurt peopleRegistered User regular
    edited April 24
    YaYa wrote: »
    I feel like this question is about to open up can of worms, but

    the Naruto Ninja Storm trilogy is on sale on Switch right now

    is this a decent way of experiencing the Naruto story if I have very little knowledge of Naruto

    alternatively, you can experience the naruto story by watching woolie experience the naruto story through the NUNS trilogy(quadrilogy?)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrfecJkd5is

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  • Bluedude152Bluedude152 Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    YaYa wrote: »
    I feel like this question is about to open up can of worms, but

    the Naruto Ninja Storm trilogy is on sale on Switch right now

    is this a decent way of experiencing the Naruto story if I have very little knowledge of Naruto

    They start halfway through the story
    Whichll be a issue

    And the earlier the game the more it doesnt explain

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  • ph blakeph blake Registered User regular
    edited April 22
    Anzekay wrote: »
    why does the dude in that show look like the fucking SAO protag

    It's based on a mobage where the dude is a silent, faceless, player insert. In fact, I can't remember if they ever actually show his full design in the game, or if he's just always slightly out of frame or only the back of his head is visible or whatever.

    The anime adaptation has basically played up his generic nature for maximum comedy value. So you get a kirito clone that suffers from crippling amnesia and needs to be babysat 100% of the time, otherwise he'll try to eat a coin or wander off and get murdered by wolves or whatever

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  • AnzekayAnzekay Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited April 24
    Tcheldor wrote: »
    Mysst wrote: »

    So take warning if you decide to look this up and watch it, there is some straight up hardcore fuckin

    but is the show any good?

    It's very of it's time. I think it's solid, but there is some problems with it.


    Speaking of being of it's time. Since someone mentioned Slayers I've gone back and started watching it again. This is a good show I'm not sure I could suggest to people who didn't grow up with it. Like I think it's amazing, the pacing and delivery are exceptional and the characters are great but I feel it's probably too slow compared to the 5s scene style of modern shows people consider normal.


    On a slightly newer series: Wagnaria/Working! is still the best damn show. Inami is GOAT. The chemistry between the characters is so good.

    "some problems" doesn't at all represent some of the really awful crap in it

    Kite is not good. Do not watch it.

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  • StiltsStilts Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    Anzekay wrote: »
    Tcheldor wrote: »
    Mysst wrote: »

    So take warning if you decide to look this up and watch it, there is some straight up hardcore fuckin

    but is the show any good?

    It's very of it's time. I think it's solid, but there is some problems with it.


    Speaking of being of it's time. Since someone mentioned Slayers I've gone back and started watching it again. This is a good show I'm not sure I could suggest to people who didn't grow up with it. Like I think it's amazing, the pacing and delivery are exceptional and the characters are great but I feel it's probably too slow compared to the 5s scene style of modern shows people consider normal.


    On a slightly newer series: Wagnaria/Working! is still the best damn show. Inami is GOAT. The chemistry between the characters is so good.

    "some problems" doesn't at all represent some of the really awful crap in it

    Kite is not good. Do not watch it.

    To be extremely clear here (content warning for the spoiler)
    the uncensored cuts of Kite depict graphic rape of an underage girl.

    So yeah, there are other anime more worth your time.

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  • BahamutZEROBahamutZERO Registered User regular
    edited April 22
    jesus ok so yeah don't watch Kite

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited April 22
    Kite is a terrible film with the occasional great action sequence. Heck, that clip might be the highlight of it.


    Up to Episode 12 of LotGH, and I disagree with my friend's assessment that all the best characters are Alliance(though most of them are), Empire has some heavy hitters too.

    A lot more jerks, though.



    I glanced at the remake's previews, and it looks like an IG Production show. Very high budget. Has anyone watched it?

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  • PeasPeas Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    The Most Creative Anime: A Limitless Wonderland 11:19
    https://youtu.be/s8wEKfqMDJw
    Flip Flappers

    I have never seen this before or known of its existence
    Any thoughts?

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  • StiltsStilts Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    Flip Flappers is pretty fun! Also very gay.

    Papika could get a little grating from time to time, but overall I enjoyed it quite a bit.

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  • LarsLars Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    Not quite sure where this poll is from, but saw it posted somewhere, and...damn Catarina.

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    Every possible pairing for her made the list (with all the girls outranking the guys, and her adopted brother being the highest ranked guy), and she's not aware of a damn thing.

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    edited April 24
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  • miscellaneousinsanitymiscellaneousinsanity grass grows, birds fly, sun shines, and brother, i hurt peopleRegistered User regular
    edited April 24
  • silence1186silence1186 Character shields down! As a wingmanRegistered User regular
    edited April 24
    Chainsawman this week:
    Truce is over.

    *slice*

    Sometimes things are hard to follow, but the jarring panel shifts work really well a lot of the time.

    Also, Makima is definitely the big bad/final boss. Everyone is terrified of her.

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  • KanaKana Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    Kite comes from that weird lingering-into-the-90s 80s cocaine / pre-crash era of anime in which the porn thought it was prestige and regular movies would just randomly throw in porn scenes as dvd extras.

    it was a weird time

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  • ArcTangentArcTangent Registered User regular
    edited April 24
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    Peas wrote: »
    The Most Creative Anime: A Limitless Wonderland 11:19
    https://youtu.be/s8wEKfqMDJw
    Flip Flappers

    I have never seen this before or known of its existence
    Any thoughts?

    Flip Flappers is pretty bad. It has some really neat animation, especially in a few early episodes, but the plot is incomprehensible nonsense. It's like... they had three teams writing it. One that wanted to be Dragonball with girls screaming about friendship, one who wanted to do crazy experimental artsy surrealism, and one that wanted it to be a super melodramatic thing about families suffering, and never do the three of them ever communicate. Like one week, it'll just be a silly over the top Star Wars parody, and the next week, it's about a girl being abused by her parents while dealing with her grandmother dying of Alzheimers. It introduces a ton of characters and keeps focusing on them, only to just straight up drop them without having really interacted with the story or main characters in any way, have a different antagonist swoop in at the last second and make it all about something else entirely.

    It's interesting enough for the visuals, and animation, and some of the earlier episodes are pretty cool, but the story is a complete disaster, and it has no character arcs for anybody, just a connect the dots between "friendship" and "magic."

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  • BahamutZEROBahamutZERO Registered User regular
    edited April 22
    I liked flip flappers, surreal stuff in that vein is my jam

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  • ph blakeph blake Registered User regular
    edited April 22
    I don't think the plot of Flip Flappers is any more confusing or out there than something like, say, Kill la Kill.

    It's just that Flip Flappers is 1) half the episodes and 2) not interested at all in pausing for a single moment to explain anything, preferring to just kinda keep going and let the visuals do the talking.

    It's a good show if you enjoy surreal animation + gay magical girls, and don't mind the occasional breakneck pace and plot whiplash.

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  • Bluedude152Bluedude152 Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    Chainsawman this week:
    Truce is over.

    *slice*

    Sometimes things are hard to follow, but the jarring panel shifts work really well a lot of the time.

    Also, Makima is definitely the big bad/final boss. Everyone is terrified of her.
    Halloween....

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  • PeasPeas Registered User regular
    edited April 24
  • EnlongEnlong Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    ph blake wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mr0guGrIgA

    This is probably the best clip to sell someone on Princess Connect, I think.

    Really only the first 30 seconds or so are needed imo

    Edit: even better, just look at the thumbnail

    Oof, that last line hits too close to home.

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  • PiptheFairPiptheFair Frequently not in boats. Registered User regular
    edited April 22
    I liked flip flappers, surreal stuff in that vein is my jam

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTQ6UOLaQek

    watch Mononoke!

    it's all on youtube

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  • Bluedude152Bluedude152 Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    Promised Neverland seems to be ending on a copout

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  • Shenl742Shenl742 Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    Promised Neverland seems to be ending on a copout

    I haven't been following for the past couple months, but man, late-game TPN is messing with some really spicy concepts which I honestly don't think the series has the right tone and structure to deal with then with as much nuance that it thinks its actually doing.

    I'm really not sure how I'm suppose to feel about (Big Spoilers)
    Sympathetically genocidal Norman

    So I'm honestly not surprised at all that it's going to end way too cleanly.

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  • silence1186silence1186 Character shields down! As a wingmanRegistered User regular
    edited April 24
    Promised Neverland seems to be ending on a copout
    It's only a twist in that everyone expected some horrible price like Emma dying, and nope, everyone is fine.

    Nothing since the first arc has captured the terror of the beginning.

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  • DaypigeonDaypigeon Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    the overall trajectory of TPN is kind of fascinating

    you can just see the author's political philosophy constantly butting headfirst into shonen jump manga structure (i'm being specific here but really i think a lot of fiction formats would have the same issue), with extremely mixed results

    i kind of love it, it's really good at just emotionally devastating me, but at this point i'm honestly a lot more interested in the creative team's next project, which i hope takes some lessons away from how things shook out

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  • KanaKana Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    Flip Flappers
    ph blake wrote: »
    I don't think the plot of Flip Flappers is any more confusing or out there than something like, say, Kill la Kill.

    It's just that Flip Flappers is 1) half the episodes and 2) not interested at all in pausing for a single moment to explain anything, preferring to just kinda keep going and let the visuals do the talking.

    It's a good show if you enjoy surreal animation + gay magical girls, and don't mind the occasional breakneck pace and plot whiplash.

    It's also just a matter of like what matters to the show

    Does The Big Plot ever really get explained? Eh... Barely? There's this org and they're doing their weird dream dives and there's kinda more to it but it really just doesn't matter.

    What matters is the relationship and development between our two main characters. That's what the show is actually about and what it cares about, and it's good at that. Like the text - especially in the first half or so - is pretty much just a framework to hang the subtext onto, with the subtext being a gay girl coming of age and trying to find self acceptance.

    It's also assuming a degree of familiarity with its references. Like episode 5 is assuming a good knowledge of the yuri genre, its a major thematic statement. What exactly the jewel is that they end up looting at the end of the episode doesn't matter, because it's not meant to be read literally anyway. Why there's an evil tower trapping them doesn't matter in a literal sense, but it does matter in that it's a giant phallus policing their sexuality and killing anyone that tries to escape their yuri genre schoolgirl prison.

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  • TNTrooperTNTrooper Registered User regular
    edited April 24
    simulacrum wrote: »
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    Pecorine deserves better then being lumped together with [insert player name]

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