Anime: Discuss!

[DaniNomsYou]

So after having not really watched anime or read manga in maybe like 3 years, Free! got me back into it and now there's no going back (thanks, Tumblr). Right now I've been keeping up with Free! and Attack on Titan (I also found the manga so I decided to read it), and then this summer I've also watched Ouran HSHC (and read the manga), Black Butler (which I'd like to read the manga for since apparently the anime goes on a completely different story path from the manga fairly early on?) and Hyouka (which has novels AND a manga both of which I want to read blugh) and I just really love all of it okay ;n;
I'm considering re-reading all of the volumes of Shugo Chara! that I have since I remember enjoying that, and then looking into watching the anime if I like it (I remember making attempts to watch it when I was still actively reading/liking it, but I wanted to watch a dub and I could only find fandubs so I was just like nope).
But other than that I don't know if I really want to start watching any other stuff right now since I start school on Friday and iunno how busy I'll be and how re-adjusting to being in school will go and all that jazz.

 

[K1ngHoward]

News:
My Anime List (MAL) is currently down due to hackers and will hopefully be up later when they fix the servers. I hope everything is okay.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130903135417AAY4T4c
http://www.isitdownrightnow.com/myanimelist.net.html

 

[Jayfeather]

I keep wikipediaing Cowboy Beepity Boppity but I don't think I'm getting why its such a good thing? Is it just one of those watch it and see things?

 

[Natsu]

OnePiece, anyone? No? Okay, I'll just walk away now..

 

[Vatowski]

OnePiece, anyone? No? Okay, I'll just walk away now..

ITS AMAZING, but I put it on hold since I didn't like waiting for the episodes too come out

 

[FrenchSanta12]

Spirited Away.

 

[Jayfeather]

OnePiece, anyone? No? Okay, I'll just walk away now..

ITS AMAZING, but I put it on hold since I didn't like waiting for the episodes too come out

THEY'RE NOT DONE???
WHY DO BLEACHA ND ONE PICE HAVE LIKE 11111111 EPISODES WHY DO THEY FEE THE NEED TO DOOT HAT

 

[Pokemon365]

The only anime above 60 episodes that I'm probably going to watch is Inuyasha because I was watching scattered episodes in the series like in 3rd grade (first anime I ever watched, not including Pokemon), and recently remembered it.

 

[K1ngHoward]

OnePiece, anyone? No? Okay, I'll just walk away now..

ITS AMAZING, but I put it on hold since I didn't like waiting for the episodes too come out

THEY'RE NOT DONE???
WHY DO BLEACHA ND ONE PICE HAVE LIKE 11111111 EPISODES WHY DO THEY FEE THE NEED TO DOOT HAT

>>>>Personally i think Bleach should have ended after Aizen was defeated, but the creator is still making arcs (Some pretty good arcs [Fullbringer Arc]). Bleach is on hiatus now and may be brought back in the future. One Piece still has an adventure going on and only just recently passed it's "halfway point" (which is the two year time skip). Out of the "Big 3" (One Piece, Naruto, Bleach) One Piece is the only one that hasn't reached it's goal or is not about to reach it and still has a reason to be around. "One Piece"'s goal is about the adventure like the old saying goes, "It is not about the destination, but the journey.", but its goal for the characters is to reach One Piece and claim the treasure to become the Pirate King. The goal is pretty vague and doesn't really point in any easy direction since Oda could just add more islands between the goal and story to make the show continue on for eternity.

Bleach Episode #: 366
One Piece Episode #: 610+
Naruto Shippuden Episode #: 326+

 

[Superchops]

I keep wikipediaing Cowboy Beepity Boppity but I don't think I'm getting why its such a good thing? Is it just one of those watch it and see things?

It is. I would go as far as to say that anyone who remotely gives a shit about anime should see it.
That said, anyone who starts it should finish it, as it starts off average, gets increasingly better and finishes on a bombshell. It's only 26 episodes, though, so it's not too much to watch.

 

[Jayfeather]

ITS AMAZING, but I put it on hold since I didn't like waiting for the episodes too come out

THEY'RE NOT DONE???
WHY DO BLEACHA ND ONE PICE HAVE LIKE 11111111 EPISODES WHY DO THEY FEE THE NEED TO DOOT HAT

>>>>Personally i think Bleach should have ended after Aizen was defeated, but the creator is still making arcs (Some pretty good arcs [Fullbringer Arc]). Bleach is on hiatus now and may be brought back in the future. One Piece still has an adventure going on and only just recently passed it's "halfway point" (which is the two year time skip). Out of the "Big 3" (One Piece, Naruto, Bleach) One Piece is the only one that hasn't reached it's goal or is not about to reach it and still has a reason to be around. "One Piece"'s goal is about the adventure like the old saying goes, "It is not about the destination, but the journey.", but its goal for the characters is to reach One Piece and claim the treasure to become the Pirate King. The goal is pretty vague and doesn't really point in any easy direction since Oda could just add more islands between the goal and story to make the show continue on for eternity.

Bleach Episode #: 366
One Piece Episode #: 610+
Naruto Shippuden Episode #: 326+

I thought One Piece was like
find the treasure
(Can someone tell me what happens to the girl when she dives into the crocodile tank to get a key or something? That was the last episode I watched a few years back and I was curious)

 

[Vatowski]

MAL back up and running :)

 

[K1ngHoward]

I thought One Piece was like
find the treasure
(Can someone tell me what happens to the girl when she dives into the crocodile tank to get a key or something? That was the last episode I watched a few years back and I was curious)

>>>>They know where the treasure is, but they need to get to the destination first since it is all the way at the end of the Grandline on Raftel (It is misspelled in this picture as "Rought Tell"). Right now they are in the "New World" which is past the halfway point.

>>>>The Only Crocodiles and Keys that strikes me is episode 109 when Sanji, aka Mr. Prince (not a girl btw), jumps into the water to rescue Luffy, Zoro, and Smoker from a watery grave. Sanji kicks the crocodile in the gut that contains the key and Mr. 3. Mr. 3 seeing our heroes in peril and remembering the beating he got from them before decides to chuck the key back into the water. Thinking that all is lost without the key, Vivi tells Sanji that Mr. 3 can use his "Candle Candle" powers to forge a new key. Smacking some sense into Mr. 3 to allow for some cooperation, Sanji is able to open the door to the cage and get everyone out into a room that is quickly filling up with water and a Warlord quickly heading to Alubarna.
>>>> The episode before this also had Vivi (a girl) jumping into the crocodile pit to get the key, but was unable to even defeat one crocodile and is captured.

 

[trngl3087]

 

[Jayfeather]

WAIT SO THIS IS THE OP TO ACCEL WORLD

AND THIS IS THE ED


DON'T CARE WHAT ITS ABOUT THIS NEEDS TO BE WATCHED

 

[K1ngHoward]

Finished "Black Rock Shooter"
>>>>This is actually the first anime i watched with another person(my roommate) which made the enjoyment of the anime even more as we got to discuss the anime as it was airing and talk about our reactions to certain scenes.
>>>> This is such a great anime that uses symbolism exceptionally well. The animation was truly beautiful especially in the fight scenes and paired with the fighting choreography i was gushing with enthusiasm for every new episode. Another point that made this anime exceptional was the different weapons that they used in fights that wanted me to add those weapons to my Christmas list. For 8 episodes, this anime is action packed and will not disappoint any action lovers out there, with every episode containing a fight that will leave you amazed.
>>>>The anime that most resembles "Black Rock Shooter" in a way is "Puella Magi Madoka Magica", in my opinion.

Going to watch "Blue Exorcist" aka "Ao no Exorcist"

[Action Supernatural]

Jayfeather21 I want a second season for "Accel World" D:

 

[Jeercrul]

Going to watch "Blue Exorcist" aka "Ao no Exorcist"

[Action Supernatural]

They really ruined the anime by not sticking with the manga.

 

[Jayfeather]

YOU'RE RIGHT ATTACK ON TITAN
I HAVEN'T FILLED THE QUOTA FOR CRYING THIS WEEK LETS JUST WATCH THE NEW EPISODE

 

[K1ngHoward]

They really ruined the anime by not sticking with the manga.

>>>>The ending did feel out of place, but it was still good. I think (now this is speculation, i haven't read the manga) the manga may not have been at a good point where you could "end" it in the anime. Some animes have bad endings because they don't tie up any loose ends and just leave them hanging for another season to hook on. This is most prominent in the anime "The World God Only Knows." Going off on that logic i can assume that the studio only gave them one season for the anime and nothing more so they felt the need to give the viewer a sense of closure rather than leave the anime off in an awkward spot that didn't accomplish anything. Sort of like how the first Full Metal Alchemist took a turn away from the manga because they caught up to it. The ending was also weird in a sense that it felt rushed and different from the first half where they felt they needed a villain to ostracize by the end when there wasn't one other than "Satan" (who is still an enigma).
>>>>The anime overall was pretty nice, but slid into [Slice of Life] territory at times which left me bored since I loathe Slice of Life that focuses just around school with no other themes. The Slice of Life did add its own unique setting being a magical school, learn about magic, and the power of friendship. The fighting and morals will probably be the best experience since the show focuses on Rin who has awakened his inner demon with an order that "shoots demons asks questions later." The whole story revolves around learning to live with the demons that mirrors our world instead of trying to remove them completely. Even the order that boasts the killing policy of demons is seen using demon weapons, familiars, and other demons to eliminate their evil demon problems.

Anime Updates:
Finished "Blue Exorcist" aka "Ao no Exorcist"
Going to watch "Anohana: the Flower We Saw that Day". I haven't watched enough dramas this summer so I heard this is a real tearjerker.

[Drama S.of.L. Supernatural Tragedy]

 

[Vatowski]

I am currently watching Kyoukaisenjou no Horizon and Kyoukaisenjou no Horizon II

(action fantasy)

If you watch the first 4 episodes of the first season you will probably instantly drop it cause it is too confusing. The beginning of the first season is pretty much setting up the story. But they set it up really badly. I barely managed to finish the first season. Started the second season (which begins the same time the first season ends) and I love it!. It's much more enjoyable.

13 episodes each season for a total of 26 episodes for both seasons no OVA's

Here is the OP for the second season

 

[K1ngHoward]

Winter Animes are coming :3
http://anichart.net/winter

The one that stands out the most to me that i may watch is "Space Dandy." It is being made by the same studio who made "FMA", "FMAB", and "Soul Eater." It also being a space sci-fi show reminds me of "Cowboy Bebop."
Other than that, I may just choose one of the 5 random comedies that season.

Going to put "Anohana" off for tomorrow night since i don't want to sink my teeth into a supposedly good series and find myself enjoying and marathon'ing it on a school night. >_>

Edit:
Pshhh me worrying about winter when Fall is not even out yet.
http://anichart.net/fall

 

[Vatowski]

Winter Animes are coming :3
http://anichart.net/winter

The one that stands out the most to me that i may watch is "Space Dandy." It is being made by the same studio who made "FMA", "FMAB", and "Soul Eater." It also being a space sci-fi show reminds me of "Cowboy Bebop."
Other than that, I may just choose one of the 5 random comedies that season.

Going to put "Anohana" off for tomorrow night since i don't want to sink my teeth into a supposedly good series and find myself enjoying and marathon'ing it on a school night. >_>

Edit:
Pshhh me worrying about winter when Fall is not even out yet.
http://anichart.net/fall

What I am really excited for:

Infinite Stratos 2

and

Log Horizon

 

[K1ngHoward]

Completed "Anohana: The Flower We Saw that Day"
>>>>It focuses around Jinta Yadomi who was in love with a girl called Menma who died in a tragic accident 10 years ago. She has now returned to Jinta in the form of a ghost that only he can see. Menma explains to Jinta that the only way she can move on is for her to have her final wish granted. The only way for Jinta to do this is to first bring all of his old friends back together to help discover Menma's wish and fulfill it so she can move on.

Spoiler: Opinions

>>>> Now opinions. Truthfully i didn't feel anything for this anime, i mean i marathon'ed it and never felt bored, but it didn't strike any chords with me. The amount of crying was used a bit too much where they can't go a single episode with a tear shed from a few characters. A few characters felt they were not fleshed out enough or were ignored for most of the anime until the end. It was sad at times, but didn't feel sad to the point where i should care. I felt like that awkward friend who rubs a mourning friend's back saying "it's okay it will get better" while the wailing friend tells me "Shut Up! It will never be okay" constantly. Maybe i am just an emotionless stubborn rock when it comes to expressing my emotions, but my heart strings have been struck by many other animes out there like "Fate/Zero", "Lucky Star" "SAO" "Clannad" and "Angel Beats." Talking about "Angel Beats", what "Anohana" does have over "Angel Beats" is the fact that it has a smaller cast so that it can flesh all of them out more, but falls short at the emotional impact.
>>>>It is still good and should be watched since it may affect you more than it has me since I am an emotionless stubborn rock and nothing affects me (except "Clannad")

Going to watch "Humanity has Declined" aka "Jinrui wa Sutai Shimashita"

[Absurdist Fantasy Satire]

Spoiler: Reason

Saw this gif and read the comment below it and could not stop laughing.

Nice disguise Yuno! (Poor little dwarfs are all going to die)
-Lars Muller

 

[Superchops]

So you guys like anime, right? I have a little review show for y'all that you might like: a Southern lady who goes by the name JesuOtaku has been analysing and critiquing anime for around 3 years now, and she has some damn good reviews. So far it's the only anime review show that I actually like.
Right now she's watching every anime series that's airing this series and then talking about them. It's a pretty fun watch.

http://blip.tv/jesuotaku/anime-derby-summer-season-2013-r1p1-6637025

 

[K1ngHoward]

So you guys like anime, right? I have a little review show for y'all that you might like: a Southern lady who goes by the name JesuOtaku has been analysing and critiquing anime for around 3 years now, and she has some damn good reviews. So far it's the only anime review show that I actually like.
Right now she's watching every anime series that's airing this series and then talking about them. It's a pretty fun watch.

http://blip.tv/jesuotaku/anime-derby-summer-season-2013-r1p1-6637025

I should check her out. My favorite reviewer i have is Gigguk with "The Anime Zone." He does anime reviews, rants, and reaction videos. I love his way of thinking through an anime and the comedy he uses to spice his reviews and rants up.
http://www.youtube.com/gigguk