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- June 25, 2015 at 1:14 pm #16811
  Teezy
  Wishian
  This thread is about exactly what the title says. What are your favorites? What are you watching/reading right now? What genres do you tend to like?
  
  So for my favorites…
  Puella Magi Madoka Magica (I loved the pacing, I loved the characters, I loved the soundtrack, I loved the with designs. All in all a wild ride I thoroughly enjoyed.)
  Serial Experiments Lain (Lovely and surreal, strikes a chord with me because of its themes of internet identity vs 'real life' etc.)
  Mushi-shi (So so so relaxing. It gives me the feeling I get after a walk in the forest.)
  Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (especially Part 4, Josuke is easily my favorite character in the series and reading it always brings back so many happy memories of getting into shenanigans with my friends. Also the series makes me surprisingly emotional for something so goofy.)
  Shinsekai Yori (This one isn't especially well known but I really recommend it if you haven't seen it. There's some really interesting world building and it explores grey morality very nicely.)
  
  I'm currently watching Rose of Versailles. I've only seen the first two episodes so it's hard for me to judge but I'm liking it so far.
  
  As for stuff I usually like… I like darker themes in more mystical, fantasy style settings. I mean I do love goofy romps like Jojo and KLK but things like Shinsekai tend to be what makes it into my top favorites.
- June 25, 2015 at 3:49 pm #21069
  moss
  Wishian
  hell yeah weeb time
  
  my favorite anime for the past nearly 11 years has been Detective Conan. there's plenty you can complain about but i just love it. i love the characters and it's so much fun and i literally never get tired of rewatching old episodes.
  
  my favorite as far as… not nearly 800 episodes anime goes is Hourou Musuko/Wandering Son. it's so cute and precious. i want to finish reading the manga at some point.
  
  also i'm big sports anime trash. i love Ookiku Furikabutte a whole lot and also Free!, Kuroko no Basuke and Haikyuu!! lol
  
  some other ones are Angel Beats!, Death Note, Madoka, Psycho-Pass, Steins;Gate and Tsuritama
  
  in general even outside of anime stuff i tend to really like mystery/investigative/conspiracy type stuff so detective conan's main plot and steins;gate are kind of my aesthetic
  
  also Serial Experiments Lain has been burning a hole in my harddrive for over a year and i had tried to watch it once in like 2010/11 or something but never got very far because i just kept being like “it's not the right time” gosh
- June 25, 2015 at 5:10 pm #21070
  Teezy
  Wishian
  some other ones are Angel Beats!, Death Note, Madoka, Psycho-Pass, Steins;Gate and Tsuritama
  
  Oh god how could I forget about Death Note. I adore Death Note, and it's how I met my bff. (Well, one of my bffs. My heart is large.)
  
  I loved Tsuritama, too. It was such a pleasant mix of down to earth and otherworldly stuff. Really, really liked Psycho Pass, too. Akane's one of my favorite protagonists of all time.
- June 25, 2015 at 5:50 pm #21071
  Pantherstrike
  Wishian
  I've sorta been slacking on my animu watching lately…I blame my extremely fickle attention span. But I'm still weeb trash all the same.
  
  My absolute favorite is the Evangelion series (including Rebuild), it means a lot to me and I could probably talk about why for days. Kaworu is my favorite fictional character of all time and Shinji's close behind. End of Evangelion is probably my favorite film. Evangelion everything is my favorite everything.
  
  I also have a special place in my heart for the To Aru/Raildex franchise, which includes anime, manga, and light novels. I'm mostly into the Index light novels but I've fallen behind on them. I just really love the worldbuilding and the characters are great and I just have so much fun being immersed in the world of Raildex. Science side 4life.
  
  And of course there's Death Note, which got me into anime and manga back when I was an elitist know-it-all who thought western cartoons and comics were universally better. You never forget your first. I've been meaning to reread the manga for a while and I have no doubt it'll stay one of my favorites. Also, I still love Mello. I will ALWAYS love Mello.
- June 25, 2015 at 8:20 pm #21072
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  YEAHH
  I think my favourite anime of all time is madoka, even though I've really only watched it once. It was just so amazing, and completely drew me in. I haven't watched rebellion yet though. I need to
  I just finished the first season of Owari no Seraph, which was an absolutely fantastic anime. I also picked up the first book while I was in Japan, but bc my japanese is so shit I'm having some trouble reading it.
  I also have a really special place in my heart for SAO, just because it was the first anime other than pretty cure that I got into. SnK as well.
  
  I'm like TZ, with my favourite anime being more scifi/fantasy with darker settings. I've watched lighter ones, but they generally don't interest me as much as the fantasy ones do.
- June 25, 2015 at 8:22 pm #21073
  moss
  Wishian
  bc my japanese is so mandarin
  
  bless the fruit censors
- June 25, 2015 at 8:24 pm #21074
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  bc my japanese is so mandarin
  
  bless the fruit censors
  
  I was very happy when I saw that they were still here
- June 25, 2015 at 8:40 pm #21075
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  I've been watching like… one anime a year recently, but Back In The Day (when I read/watched tv more in general) I had a real list:
  – Rurouni Kenshin was my fave (all of the manga, first season of the anime)
  – Busou Renkin (manga and anime)
  – Wolf's Rain (+ manga adaptation)
  – a long long time ago I watched Evangelion (none of the movies I don't think), Trigun, and the original FMA, but I barely remember most of them
  – Madoka Magica I watched only a year or two ago actually
  – and of course bits of things like Inuyasha and Bleach and Naruto that used to be on tv, but I didn't seriously keep up with them
  – also for manga-only, I collected all of +Anima years ago, again don't remember a lot of it
  – and I used to follow Kaze Hikaru but they've gotten so difficult to find I don't know if I'll ever finish it
  
  I really need to rewatch/reread a lot of this stuff (Wolf's Rain and Busou Renkin especially) and watch Brotherhood someday but I'm terrible at starting things
  
  the only thing I've been into recently is Noragami… I watched it over the course of several months last fall, then picked up a manga volume a month ago just for kicks and got sucked in because it's so much more detailed than the anime. I'm probably going to look for the rest of the volumes as they come out so hopefully I'll be relatively caught up when the second season airs (it focuses on my favorite characters this time!!)
  
  other than that, most of what I follow nowadays is video game adaptations. a lot of the big Tales Of games get a short manga series or OVA, and Tales of the Abyss even got a full 26ep anime. unfortunately the anime generally get only subs, and the manga haven't been localized at all, so they're kind of hard to find…
- June 25, 2015 at 11:19 pm #21076
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (especially Part 4, Josuke is easily my favorite character in the series and reading it always brings back so many happy memories of getting into shenanigans with my friends. Also the series makes me surprisingly emotional for something so goofy.)
  
  Part 4 is one of my favourites too, but I slightly prefer Part 7. Both the art and Johnny's character development are just amazing.
  
  Puella Magi Madoka Magica (I loved the pacing, I loved the characters, I loved the soundtrack, I loved the with designs. All in all a wild ride I thoroughly enjoyed.)
  
  Seconding this too. I could just ramble on about all the things I love about Madoka, but I don't want to bore people.
  
  Outside of those, I would have to say that my favourite anime is Welcome to the NHK because I can relate to the main character to an embarrassing degree (see: my avatar), and it's just a really funny and really depressing series that means a lot to me. I also love everything Satoshi Kon ever directed, especially Paranoia Agent. Oh, and Spice and Wolf.
  
  Other than JoJo, the only long-running manga I read are Hunter x Hunter (I'm actually watching the 2011 anime right now) and Berserk.
- June 25, 2015 at 11:27 pm #21077
  Gingey
  Wishian
  I like way too much shit to list but I'm really into To Aru Majutsu no Index/Raildex(like I…was back on the forum days OH MY GOD I'VE BEEN OBSESSED WITH THIS SERIES FOR SEVEN YEARS), Neon Genesis Evangelion, Kagerou Project, Revolutionary Girl Utena, and various Gundam series. In general I really like the mecha and magical girl genres.
- June 26, 2015 at 12:14 am #21078
  shadeflight
  Wishian
  I like way too much mandarin to list but I'm really into To Aru Majutsu no Index/Raildex(like I…was back on the forum days OH MY GOD I'VE BEEN OBSESSED WITH THIS SERIES FOR SEVEN YEARS), Neon Genesis Evangelion, Kagerou Project, Revolutionary Girl Utena, and various Gundam series. In general I really like the mecha and magical girl genres.
  
  KAGEPRO MY HOME. i own all the original kagepro songs, the first english manga + light novel volumes, the dvd that was released last year… i was even going to use a kido or shintaro icon here at first, but nothing was working how i wanted it to.
  
  that said, i'm currently collecting the kagerou project light novels as they release and am finally reading them. and the manga as well (though i've already read some 20+ chapters that've been released online).
  
  and if my icon doesn't give it away, steins;gate is my favorite series (good aesthetics, moss). i have yet to actually play its visual novel…
  tsuritama is another good one! kuroko no basuke and haikyuu too, and i've been wanting to rewatch busou renkin for some time. and i've been meaning to also watch nge.
  
  i've watched a ton more animes that i'll probably know if they're mentioned, but those are the main ones that stick out to me right now or that i consider favorites.
- June 26, 2015 at 12:20 am #21079
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  I think I only watched about 5 episodes of steins;gate, before I got busy and had to study for exams. I rly liked the red haired girl… whatever her name was
  I either marathon anime or I just watch the first few episodes… It's so bad. I'm only 14 episodes into JoJo. I should finish it tbh
- June 26, 2015 at 12:21 am #21080
  moss
  Wishian
  and if my icon doesn't give it away, steins;gate is my favorite series (good aesthetics, moss).
  
  steins;gate was so exciting i loved it. anime nerds keep being like “oh it's really boring until episode 12” but basically as soon as the first mysterious thing happened i was like yoOOoOoOo. i loved all the stupid jokes and memes too lmao oh funimation.
  
  the gross jokes with rukako's gender stuff annoyed me but i guess what can you expect with anime ):
  
  (i mean obviously you can expect better because look at Wandering Son <3333)
- June 26, 2015 at 12:23 am #21081
  Heron
  Wishian
  YEAH MORE JOJO FANS
  
  Really, though, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is definitely my favorite. Hopefully, the Diamond is Unbreakable anime will be announced soon. I really want to see Highway Star animated. ~~Also you guys should all play the 7th Stand User fangame~~
  
  There's not really any anime I'm terribly interested in this season, so I'm finally getting around to finishing Persona 4 The Animation. I also plan on reading Baoh and possibly Fist of the North Star soon.
- June 26, 2015 at 12:50 am #21082
  shadeflight
  Wishian
  and if my icon doesn't give it away, steins;gate is my favorite series (good aesthetics, moss).
  
  steins;gate was so exciting i loved it. anime nerds keep being like “oh it's really boring until episode 12” but basically as soon as the first mysterious thing happened i was like yoOOoOoOo. i loved all the stupid jokes and memes too lmao oh funimation.
  
  the gross jokes with rukako's gender stuff annoyed me but i guess what can you expect with anime ):
  
  (i mean obviously you can expect better because look at Wandering Son <3333)
  
  right? honestly i was really into it even by the first episode, because i could instantly feel the atmosphere of the whole thing. i connected very closely with makise right away. it bugged me to hear everyone saying the first half was boring in comments i see about it when that's literally the build-up to the points that got “””mysterious”””, and also what's supposed to get you to know the characters. and the mysterious things happened first as soon as the crowd disappeared in episode one anyway lmao. unless you're observant, then they happened even before that!
  
  also agreed with rukako mostly gross, but you could at least tell what they wanted to be in the end i guess.
  
  i forgot a series earlier, also: kimi to boku. please watch kimi to boku it's so peaceful (like tsuritama is, but without real plots) and i love it.
- June 26, 2015 at 12:58 am #21083
  Dawnwing
  Wishian
  My favorites are Spice and Wolf and Fullmetal Alchemist (both original and Brotherhood), and Death Note is also pretty high up there.
  
  I've been watching a lot more since picking up Netflix; also the library in the town I moved to has quite a respectable-sized manga section (two actually – a YA section and an adult section) so I can start reading more. I just read volume 1 of Claymore.
  
  Currently I'm watching Naruto; I'm about at the point I once read up to in the manga (the chunin exams) and farther than I'd previously gotten in the anime. Also Pokemon; I'd watched up to Johto Journeys when I was a kid and am now re-watching, in order, as they become available on the Pokemon site.
- June 26, 2015 at 3:07 am #21084
  Teezy
  Wishian
  YEAH MORE JOJO FANS
  
  Really, though, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is definitely my favorite. Hopefully, the Diamond is Unbreakable anime will be announced soon. I really want to see Highway Star animated. ~~Also you guys should all play the 7th Stand User fangame~~
  
  I really really want to see Highway Star in motion, too. Highway Star might be my favorite stand. (But I also really, really like Killer Queen and Purple Haze. Even if we only ever see Purple Haze once.)
- June 26, 2015 at 2:28 pm #21085
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  YEAH MORE JOJO FANS
  
  Really, though, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is definitely my favorite. Hopefully, the Diamond is Unbreakable anime will be announced soon. I really want to see Highway Star animated. ~~Also you guys should all play the 7th Stand User fangame~~
  
  I really really want to see Highway Star in motion, too. Highway Star might be my favorite stand. (But I also really, really like Killer Queen and Purple Haze. Even if we only ever see Purple Haze once.)
  
  Highway Star is also right at the top of my list of things I want to see done with really high quality animation. Especially the part where Josuke flips over the baby carriage.
  
  Other Part 4 things I really want to see animated are Tonio, the Sheer Heart Attack fight (I really like Kira and Koichi so I got incredibly hyped multiple times while reading those chapters), and everything with Mikitaka. Honestly, just everything in Part 4, really.
- June 27, 2015 at 6:59 am #21086
  Lightning
  Wishian
  Anime/manga thread hello Death Note is one of the best things I've ever seen and to this day remains one of my favorites.
  
  Okay for anime, we have things like Space Dandy, Hellsing Ultimate (I do not consider that first anime even legit anymore), Fullmetal Alchemist (Brotherhood only; I don't like the original anime), Digimon, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Sailor Moon, Kill la Kill, the Fate series (Fate/Stay Night being my favorite), and so many others that I could make an entire page listing.
  
  The anime list is slightly more exclusive, but Death Note is still on there (I read the manga long before the anime), and I also really like Vampire Knight, Kamikazi Kaitou Jeanne, Hellsing, and basically anything else by Arina Tanemura.
  
  I also adore the Death Note novels and read them all the time. If it's not obvious which one is my favorite, you're not paying attention. (jk)
- June 27, 2015 at 7:14 am #21087
  fireheart
  Wishian
  Ooooh hello anime/manga thread!! I'm actually in the middle of pulling back from both of these but I'm always down to talk about the stuff I've already seen!
  
  Hunter x Hunter (2011) and Princess Tutu are probably my two favorite series of all time, with Death Note and Madoka Magica being close behind, but some other things I've watched/read and really enjoyed are Tiger and Bunny, Tokyo Ghoul, From the New World, and Evangelion. (Little Witch Academia is fantastic too!)
- June 27, 2015 at 7:20 am #21088
  Lightning
  Wishian
  What is Tokyo Ghoul?? I keep seeing it on tumblr, but I'm still not sure what it is. It looks interesting, but I'm not sure if I'd like it. I'm picky about what I watch.
  
  I also like Deadman Wonderland. lol I forgot to mention that. And Trigun, and pretty much all anime that Adult Swim has aired over the years, except for Attack on Titan/SNK. I really can't get into that and I've started to really despise it because of the fandom.
- June 27, 2015 at 7:38 am #21089
  fireheart
  Wishian
  What is Tokyo Ghoul?? I keep seeing it on tumblr, but I'm still not sure what it is. It looks interesting, but I'm not sure if I'd like it. I'm picky about what I watch.
  
  I also like Deadman Wonderland. lol I forgot to mention that. And Trigun, and pretty much all anime that Adult Swim has aired over the years, except for Attack on Titan/SNK. I really can't get into that and I've started to really despise it because of the fandom.
  
  Tokyo Ghoul is sort of a mix of horror and tragedy; I watched the anime before reading the manga, but to be honest I'd recommend the latter over the former. The first several episodes have some lovely animation, and the opening and ending theme songs are some of my favorite in recent memory, but the pacing was somewhat unsteady imo. It also suffered a lot from heavy censoring while it was airing, but now that the blu-rays are out, that shouldn't be an issue. If you're into reading manga, I really can't recommend the manga enough though!
  
  (Also I've only seen the first season, but Space Dandy is A+++)
- June 27, 2015 at 7:46 am #21090
  Lightning
  Wishian
  What is Tokyo Ghoul?? I keep seeing it on tumblr, but I'm still not sure what it is. It looks interesting, but I'm not sure if I'd like it. I'm picky about what I watch.
  
  I also like Deadman Wonderland. lol I forgot to mention that. And Trigun, and pretty much all anime that Adult Swim has aired over the years, except for Attack on Titan/SNK. I really can't get into that and I've started to really despise it because of the fandom.
  
  Tokyo Ghoul is sort of a mix of horror and tragedy; I watched the anime before reading the manga, but to be honest I'd recommend the latter over the former. The first several episodes have some lovely animation, and the opening and ending theme songs are some of my favorite in recent memory, but the pacing was somewhat unsteady imo. It also suffered a lot from heavy censoring while it was airing, but now that the blu-rays are out, that shouldn't be an issue. If you're into reading manga, I really can't recommend the manga enough though!
  
  (Also I've only seen the first season, but Space Dandy is A+++)
  
  I'll need to take a look into it, then! I don't mind horror as much since it's anime… actual movies, though? No. Censoring is boring, but I suppose I can find the blu-rays instead.
  
  Also Space Dandy is amazing please keep watching it.
- June 27, 2015 at 8:20 am #21091
  rowan
  Wishian
  Oh! Anime, anime. I really love Revolutionary Girl Utena, for one. I used to be a big fan of Tokyo Mew Mew and a super huge fan of Magical Do Re Mi / Ojamajo Doremi (though I… really need to watch that again? but not the 4kids dub. it's so hard to find the first series anywhere, i cry).
- June 27, 2015 at 8:29 am #21092
  moss
  Wishian
  i can't believe the last episode of knb ever is tomorrow *sobs*
  
  last week's episode was sooooo cool
  
  it was literally space jam in there
- June 27, 2015 at 8:29 am #21093
  Lightning
  Wishian
  Tokyo Mew Mew oh my god it's been years since I've seen that.
  
  I didn't know anyone here even watched that. I should binge watch that the next time I'm off work.
- June 27, 2015 at 8:31 am #21094
  rowan
  Wishian
  It's been soooo long. I don't think I watched it all the way, but I did read the manga all the way once… I really need to do it again, though. It was the best thing ever, haha. (If you need a bingewatch buddy hmu)
- June 27, 2015 at 9:13 am #21095
  shadeflight
  Wishian
  i can't believe the last episode of knb ever is tomorrow *sobs*
  
  last week's episode was sooooo cool
  
  it was literally space jam in there
  
  i'm really sad about this too tbh
  
  i think i still have to watch the last two most recent episodes. this anime is absolutely ridiculous but it's so strangely entertaining
- June 27, 2015 at 1:19 pm #21096
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  Yoooo Tokyo ghoul is so good it's one of my faves that I keep forgetting about
  
  Also the last ep of danmachi came out yesterday so I need to watch that. Oh my god it's such a fluffy anime. Speaking of fluffy amines, I actually rly don't like sports anime. I find them so boring
  But I also hate sports to begin with so you know
- June 27, 2015 at 2:44 pm #21097
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Hunter x Hunter (2011)
  
  Nice. I read the manga last summer and loved it, and now for this summer I'm watching the anime and am currently at the dodge-ball game near the end of Greed Island. Can't wait to be emotionally destroyed by the Chimera Ant arc again.
  
  (Also I've only seen the first season, but Space Dandy is A+++)
  
  Also Space Dandy is amazing please keep watching it.
  
  I still need to finish Space Dandy… I was watching it while it was airing, but I missed an episode at one point and it just kind of snowballed from there. It was a bit hit-or-miss for me, but I still really enjoyed it because even the misses were still pretty cool and the hits were absolutely brilliant. (i.e., the zombie episode holy mandarin)
  
  Also, I just love Meow so much. I love all of the main three, but Meow especially.
- June 27, 2015 at 11:46 pm #21098
  moss
  Wishian
  i can't believe the last episode of knb ever is tomorrow *sobs*
  
  last week's episode was sooooo cool
  
  it was literally space jam in there
  
  i'm really sad about this too tbh
  
  i think i still have to watch the last two most recent episodes. this anime is absolutely ridiculous but it's so strangely entertaining
  
  it's SO ridiculous it's like dragon ball z with basketballs…. they call out names of their super power basketball moves and the ball has streaks of light going behind it god bless. but i love it it's so much fun and all the friendship and teamwork!!!
  
  and i love midorima what a nerd
- June 28, 2015 at 2:50 am #21099
  Heron
  Wishian
  The new Jojolion chapter is translated!
  
  Looks like Josuke's true name is Josefumi Kujo, and apparently he was hanging around a guy who looks suspiciously similar to Part 4 Josuke. As usual, every answer we get raises a dozen new questions.
- June 28, 2015 at 4:59 am #21100
  glimmer
  Wishian
  i'm rly into sports anime r/n, just caught up with daiya no ace a little over a month ago so that's the one i'm currently the most invested in. and it's airing right now, which is great!
  
  i really need to catch up on knb – the last episode i watched was the one where furihata plays in the rakuzan match, so i'm a lil behind. i wanna catch up before the last episode airs though. i started liking anime when i was 12ish and then there was a lull in my enthusiasm for a couple of years, but knb was the show that picked it back up again, so i definitely want to finish it.
- June 28, 2015 at 5:10 am #21101
  shadeflight
  Wishian
  it's SO ridiculous it's like dragon ball z with basketballs…. they call out names of their super power basketball moves and the ball has streaks of light going behind it god bless. but i love it it's so much fun and all the friendship and teamwork!!!
  
  and i love midorima what a nerd
  
  midorima is great he thinks he can hide from people who know him by wearing big black glasses. dude you've got green anime hair it doesn't matter
  
  aomine's probably my favorite of that team, though. at least, once he stops constantly repeating his famous one-liner.
  
  i'm rly into sports anime r/n, just caught up with daiya no ace a little over a month ago so that's the one i'm currently the most invested in. and it's airing right now, which is great!
  
  i really need to catch up on knb – the last episode i watched was the one where furihata plays in the rakuzan match, so i'm a lil behind. i wanna catch up before the last episode airs though. i started liking anime when i was 12ish and then there was a lull in my enthusiasm for a couple of years, but knb was the show that picked it back up again, so i definitely want to finish it.
  
  scenes with furihata were so good, it'd be fun to have side-stories to explore others like him after kuroko's story.
- June 28, 2015 at 1:41 pm #21102
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  The new Jojolion chapter is translated!
  
  Looks like Josuke's true name is Josefumi Kujo, and apparently he was hanging around a guy who looks suspiciously similar to Part 4 Josuke. As usual, every answer we get raises a dozen new questions.
  
  I actually thought the guy that looked like Josuke was Josefumi, and the guy in the sailor suit was Kira. Karera even mentions that he looks really different and assumes he's hiding from someone.
  
  But yeah, basically Josefumi looks like Josuke, and his name matches with Jotaro (Kujo) and Joseph (Josefumi). And Kira is of course Kira, and arguably Jotaro since he's Holly's son… So Gappy is, to varying degrees, an alternate version of four different characters. My brain hurts.
  
  I really like the new stand we saw at the end of the chapter. I'm assuming these new villains are rock humans and the reason they're after Karera somehow relates to the fruit or whatever it is that Josefumi/Kira knows.
- June 28, 2015 at 7:11 pm #21103
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  Guys the last episode of danmachi came out a few days ago I'm gonna watch it when I get back from work wooo
  Do you ever like, start watching an anime and you know you shouldn't but you just
  can't
  stop watching??
  like it's a god damn harem anime like oh my god
- June 30, 2015 at 8:38 pm #21104
  moss
  Wishian
  kay so i know no one cares but oh my god detective conan today…. 782 was so goooood
  
  AND knb. im emotional.
- July 1, 2015 at 12:48 pm #21105
  shadeflight
  Wishian
  moss wrote:
  
  kay so i know no one cares but oh my god detective conan today…. 782 was so goooood
  
  AND knb. im emotional.
  i know nothing about detective conan but i do still need to catch up with the last few recent episodes of knb. then we can be emotional over it together
- July 6, 2015 at 8:12 pm #21106
  Heron
  Wishian
  So they released clips of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English dub, and it's actually pretty good.
  https://youtu.be/Lghg0-H1-CM
  
  I love the voice they picked for Speedwagon.
- July 6, 2015 at 8:14 pm #21107
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  Guys the last episode of danmachi came out a few days ago I'm gonna watch it when I get back from work wooo
  Do you ever like, start watching an anime and you know you shouldn't but you just
  can't
  stop watching??
  like it's a god damn harem anime like oh my god
  
  WHAT TH FUCK HAVE I BEEN DOING I STILL HAVENT WATCHED IT??
- July 6, 2015 at 8:29 pm #21108
  Teezy
  Wishian
  So they released clips of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English dub, and it's actually pretty good.
  https://youtu.be/Lghg0-H1-CM
  
  I love the voice they picked for Speedwagon.
  
  Thank god they have the English accents. I'm really looking forward to hearing Stroheim. It's definitely a notch above most anime dubs in quality.
  
  (also I completely forgo this thread existed oops)
- July 8, 2015 at 1:25 pm #21109
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I'm not particularly blown away by the dub, but it's pretty good. I've seen better, but I'm generally more pro-dub than most people so I'm certainly not complaining.
  
  I do really like that they're using English accents, but they feel a bit forced at times. Other than that, yeah, I really like Speedwagon's voice actor and hope this gets the series even more attention. More JoJo in English is always a good thing.
- July 10, 2015 at 2:50 am #21110
  moss
  Wishian
  i said this before… i know no one cares about detective conan but i HAVE to express this somewhere oh my god
  
  so okay you know how in japanese there are different registers and speech styles and stuff that anime might make use of and then how if it gets adapted to english they have to come up with something to put in its place….
  
  WELL. In one case in detective conan, one of the crucial clues is the culprit's “odd accent” which is him using an archaic pronoun to refer to himself and APPARENTLY in the english version of this case in the manga how do they have him speak…… IN INTERNET SPEAK!!!! HE SAYS STUFF LIKE NOOB AND PWN AND WEAK SAUCE O RLY AND IMHO…. SPEAKING OUT LOUD
  
  im so
  
  i can't handle this oh my god…………. viz pls;;;;;
- July 10, 2015 at 3:10 am #21111
  Pantherstrike
  Wishian
  i said this before… i know no one cares about detective conan but i HAVE to express this somewhere oh my god
  
  so okay you know how in japanese there are different registers and speech styles and stuff that anime might make use of and then how if it gets adapted to english they have to come up with something to put in its place….
  
  WELL. In one case in detective conan, one of the crucial clues is the culprit's “odd accent” which is him using an archaic pronoun to refer to himself and APPARENTLY in the english version of this case in the manga how do they have him speak…… IN INTERNET SPEAK!!!! HE SAYS STUFF LIKE NOOB AND PWN AND WEAK SAUCE O RLY AND IMHO…. SPEAKING OUT LOUD
  
  im so
  
  i can't handle this oh my god…………. viz pls;;;;;
  
  I DIE WHEN STUFF LIKE THIS HAPPENS, GOD, and it's almost always viz that does it?? why, viz??! why can I count more than one manga where the word “pwn” has found its way into the official translation this should have never happened.
- July 10, 2015 at 7:56 am #21112
  Tom
  Wishian
  i was just gonna lurk this thread because i mainly do manga and tend to only read trashy horror and other stuff nobody likes but
  
  Puella Magi Madoka Magica (I loved the pacing, I loved the characters, I loved the soundtrack, I loved the with designs. All in all a wild ride I thoroughly enjoyed.)
  
  [member=13]Teezy[/member] omg yes couldn't have said it better myself <33
- July 11, 2015 at 12:07 am #21113
  Heron
  Wishian
  Wow, i'm usually not picky when it comes to dubs (case in point: I like the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OVA dub), but the Free! Eternal Summer dub is, uh… wow. That's not really very good.
- July 11, 2015 at 12:22 am #21114
  moss
  Wishian
  the free dub is so bad i can't believe this exists
  
  i can't believe i had to hear jimmy kudo's voice say “daddy's gotta get his freak on”
  
  what does backstroke for days even mean
  
  why do they keep calling each other man and dude
  
  why would you pick todd haberkorn to voice haru
- July 11, 2015 at 12:23 am #21115
  Heron
  Wishian
  why would you pick todd haberkorn to voice haru
  
  more like why would you pick vic mcfiletmignon to be in this series at all
- July 11, 2015 at 12:24 am #21116
  moss
  Wishian
  that is also very true…..
- July 11, 2015 at 12:46 am #21117
  Pantherstrike
  Wishian
  I've avoided any clips of the Free dub so far but I'm gonna give in and subject myself to that video. Wish me luck.
  
  …
  
  I HEARD BOTH “REEN” AND “RAIN” KILL ME
  
  ALSO VIC VOICING RIN IS SOMETHING I'LL NEVER GET OVER…MY POOR SON….
- July 13, 2015 at 7:09 am #21118
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  I'm never sure anymore if my problem with dubs is that they're actually bad or just that hearing the japanese first ruined me?? I didn't mind the dubs I watched as a kid but now sometimes even if a dub isn't badly done, something about it just sounds… fake to me. when sunneth and I watched the tales of vesperia movie a few weeks ago, we put the audio in japanese first because we played the game in japanese, but skimming it in english afterwards, it's so hard to get used to their voices
  
  today I accidentally found the noragami english dub on youtube and I have some minor complaints but it's… better than I expected? all the characters have very japanese names so I was worried they'd get butchered (I keep thinking about kuhZOOki in the busou renkin dub that I… never actually watched…), but from what I heard from skipping through several episodes they actually pronounce them like japanese words. u go voice acting team
  now if only they'd add the dub to netflix so I don't have to watch this in youtube quality
  
  q: subs or dub for Brotherhood?? I watched the original FMA in english but I watch more stuff in japanese nowadays so I'm not sure where to start
- July 13, 2015 at 8:07 am #21119
  Tom
  Wishian
  subs for brotherhood imo c:
- July 13, 2015 at 2:28 pm #21120
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  I hate to be rly elitist but I REALLY hate dubs. I don't really know what happened, but whenever I hear an English sounding voice from an anime, I want to die. I remember watching an episode of the SAO dub and wanting to cry bc I hated it so much lmao
  Tbh though the SAO dub was probably just rly bad. It's SAO after all
- July 13, 2015 at 3:57 pm #21121
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I am still really okay with most dubs, and I will defend Welcome to the NHK as a great example of a really good dub. Beyond how good a lot of the performances are (especially Chris Patton's), the tendency for dubbers to be very liberal with the script and insert stupid jokes actually helps the show. The actors' sense of humour seems pretty in line with the show's, and their improvisations are often an improvement on the original dialogue. Like, quite a few of my favourite lines are just not in the subbed version. Also bonus points for using profanity sparingly and saving most of the f-bombs for moments that were genuinely funny or dramatically appropriate.
  
  Spice and Wolf also has a really good dub. Well, mainly Holo and Lawrence, and them talking is 90% of the show so that's all that matters.
  
  But yeah, I agree that some dubs can be of poor quality, but there are some good ones out there. It's just a consequence of anime dubbing being seen as not as lucrative as other forms of voice acting.
- July 13, 2015 at 4:10 pm #21122
  moss
  Wishian
  dubs are just hit or miss i guess. i think overall i prefer subs or at least as a default they're always fine. but i've liked some dubs. i watched psycho-pass, tsuritama, steins;gate and death note dubbed. and i have a nostalgic soft spot for case closed even though they changed the names….. (jimmy…. HARLEY HARTWELL. why). but it's definitely easy for a dub to be like. idk. cringey or something. i didn't like what i heard of the ookiku furikabutte/big windup dub or the madoka dub really. i also tried watching the first episode of fma:b dubbed but then there was just too much vic mignogna and i was like…. nah… *switches to japanese audio track* i still never watched more than the first episode though. (im bein so lazy the only anime i've watched so far this summer is just yuyuyu and more detective conan lol i've got a whole list…..)
- July 13, 2015 at 6:31 pm #21123
  Pantherstrike
  Wishian
  I think the reason I generally dislike dubs is mostly because I don't like most of the standard anime dub voice actors. There are a pool of a couple dozen, and they all can do one or maybe two voices, and they're not voices I like listening to most of the time. I wish voice actors in other areas would branch out to anime, then I would enjoy dubs…John Dimaggio as a bumbling anime villain pls
- July 14, 2015 at 2:48 pm #21124
  Lightning
  Wishian
  I actually like dubs and subs. For certain things, I prefer subs (original Fullmetal Alchemist, Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne, Hellsing, Gurren Lagann), and for others, I prefer the dubs (Space Dandy, Brotherhood, Sailor Moon, Ranma 1/2). Actually, the main reason I like the dubs is because I do really like Vic Mignogna (there were things floating around tumblr about him being bad and I never actually saw any sourced posts on it that weren't twitter screenshots..and those can be faked) and have since the original FMA was released and that's not something I can easily ignore.
  
  And then we have Death Note, where I love both the dub and the sub. Each version has its own things that I like and dislike about it…and Light's laugh might be part of the reason I love the dub. lmao
- July 14, 2015 at 3:30 pm #21125
  Teezy
  Wishian
  My problem with most dubs is that a lot of times they just have this very odd and unnatural sound to them. It's almost asif they're trying to emulate certain elements of the cadence Japanese has and it just don't translate well into English voice acting.
  
  I love the Kino's Journey dub largely cause the actors don't do that.
- July 26, 2015 at 3:59 pm #21126
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Oh hey, new chapters of JoJo and Berserk translated on the same day.
  
  For the first time in Part 8, I'm starting to feel like all of the pieces are coming together… The revelation that Kira had a Rokakaka tree this whole time and that Karera is being targeted by the Rock Humans is starting to give me some ideas about what is going on with the villains.
  
  My idea for what's been happening: the Rock Humans have collectively formed some kind of “mafia” around illegally selling the Rokakaka fruits to anyone willing to pay for them. While trying to find a cure for Holly, Kira managed to come across a tree, either by stealing it from the organization or by other means, and that marked him, as well as his friends who might have been in on it, as people they needed to “get rid of”.
  
  That would explain how Kira and Josefumi ended up buried in the Wall Eyes: a hit gone wrong. Not to mention we now know Karera is being pursued as well, and has reason to believe Josuke/Josefumi changed his appearance to go into hiding. Plus, her first thought on hearing that Kira is dead is that he was murdered. This would also explain Yagiyama attacking Josuke, although I'll need to re-read those chapters to refresh my memory on certain parts.
  
  And of course, the Higashikatas, mainly Joubin, got involved with this as way to deal with the family disease. This explanation seems to fit with most of the unanswered questions that have been flying around, and other than some more backstory on the Higashkatas, Kira and his gang, and the Rock Humans, it seems like there aren't many more secrets out there.
  
  Then again, I could be completely wrong. I still have the feeling that we're getting close to something, though…
  
  Berserk was also pretty good, but very uneventful considering how long the wait for this chapter was. Thankfully, Miura seems to have committed to a monthly schedule, so hopefully things will start moving soon. They might even get off the boat before the end of this decade.
  
  ~~Now what about Hiatus x Hiatus?~~
- August 1, 2015 at 6:34 am #21127
  Wryfinch
  Wishian
  If my opinion counts, I like both dubs and subs. I have a preference for dubs, though, as the subs occasionally look too literal. And I usually care more about the graphics than the voices when watching an animated show, so I can't really detect passionate voice actors. Sorry.
  
  I've only ever watched/read Death Note and, when I was about 8 years old, two seasons of the dubbed version of Dinosaur King. I still watch it occasionally for the sheer comic relief factor (and the awesome chibi dinosaurs).
- August 1, 2015 at 9:17 am #21128
  thunderpetal
  Wishian
  i dont really watch any anime or read manga, but i happen to really like dangan ronpa! junko is my fav<33
- August 1, 2015 at 12:38 pm #21129
  lavender
  Wishian
  I'm trying to watch all of One Piece for the first time with a really short attention span
  I like it so far tbh
  just finished Alabasta
- August 1, 2015 at 1:30 pm #21130
  Tom
  Wishian
  Congrats on finishing Alabasta. it's a crazy long arc.
  One Piece is so much fun tbh
- August 2, 2015 at 8:58 pm #21131
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I really feel like I should have started reading One Piece at some point… From what I've heard, it's the only one of the Big Three that didn't go to shit at some point. It's also the only one that hasn't ended already or isn't on it's last legs, so the longer I procrastinate the more I have to catch up on.
  
  It's not as long as JoJo, but that's still a lot of stuff to read. Especially since there are other shorter manga I'm interested in too…
- August 2, 2015 at 9:13 pm #21132
  moss
  Wishian
  I've been rewatching Ookiku Furikabutte with my friends this week and when I watched it initially last year I almost started reading the manga from where the anime left off but I never did but THIS YEAR… I will do it… I love this baseball anime so much
- August 11, 2015 at 3:15 am #21133
  Heron
  Wishian
  SO HOW 'BOUT THAT JOJO DUB
- August 11, 2015 at 1:13 pm #21134
  Teezy
  Wishian
  My Jojo obsession is just so, so bad. I feel like I'm a 14 year old weeaboo again. It gives me that same level of giddiness and it's become like Silent Hill where it's just this permanent resident in my mind that my brain somehow manages to connect everything to.
  Went to the natural history museum the other day and like… Umbrella bird mount? It's Josuke as a bird. Gyrolite? Gyro Zeppeli.
  
  I know there's a lot of things on my to watch/read list but for now I'm just rereading Jojo until the next Jojolion chapter comes out.
  
  And speaking of Jojolion tfw every character in Jojolion reminds you of someone you know. Jobin especially. Good god.
  
  (Also my Narancia figure finally arrived. God bless my small son.)
- August 12, 2015 at 4:06 pm #21135
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  SO HOW 'BOUT THAT JOJO DUB
  
  My feelings on it vary from character to character (What the hell did they do to Caesar?), but I've been consistently impressed by whoever they got to voice Kars.
  
  And speaking of Jojolion tfw every character in Jojolion reminds you of someone you know. Jobin especially. Good god.
  
  Does that mean you know someone like Joshuu? I'm sorry…
  
  ~~I actually really like Joshuu, but that's just because he's such a douchebag that he loops back around and becomes weirdly endearing in a pathetic kind of way.~~
  
  Also, I'm still slowly watching through Hunter x Hunter and I recently finished the Chimera Ant arc and I still can't get over how good it is. I feel like the anime messed up some parts (The pacing during the palace invasion was a bit slower than I feel it should have been. I know that the animated format kind of works against the incredibly long-winded and chaotic exposition-filled action from the manga, but I feel like they were deliberately dragging their feet more than they had to at some points.), but they did so well on so many other parts and this whole arc is just so incredible. Like, I love the rest of HxH, but I feel like the Chimera Ant arc just takes the series to a new level, and the ending gets me so emotional.
  
  And Netero. I just… Even seeing all of that for the second time I'm still blown away at how batshit insane he is. Like, the “Incredibly Powerful Old Man” trope has been around for a while, but people should just… stop. This is pinnacle. You will never be able to do a version of that character that surpasses Isaac Netero in sheer balls-to-the-wall “we have clearly reached a point where we have gone too far, but let's keep going anyway” intensity. The anime did a really good job with his fight against Meruem and I got just as hype as I did when I was reading it for the first time.
- August 12, 2015 at 4:07 pm #21136
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  real talk though, what is HxH really about? I've seen so much of it everywhere, but it seems a bit long to get into
- August 12, 2015 at 9:44 pm #21137
  Lightning
  Wishian
  I tried to watch Ranma 1/2 again, got to about… hmm, season two, and then got distracted. I also started Bleach, and I have a feeling I'm going to be in for a lot of filler episodes… I like it so far. I used to watch it every now and again during the arc where they try and save Rukia, but other than that, I didn't get a chance to watch anything more. I'm glad I can finally sit down and watch the series.
- August 12, 2015 at 10:01 pm #21138
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  people on my dash are always talking about hunter x hunter and psycho pass and it makes me curious but I still have 0 idea what they're about
  
  also is anyone here a fan of durarara?? I suddenly kind of want to watch it even though my knowledge of it amounts to a few names and “motorcycles” ~~lbr it's because milla maxwell's voice actress is in it and her character is shipped with a doctor~~
  
  (speaking of her voice actress I know it's not anime but I just listened to the first episode of MLP: FIM in japanese (tomodachi wa mahou~) because miyuki sawashiro is in it… she doesn't sound like her Mature Young Woman roles but i'm still not over the fact that milla maxwell and twilight sparkle are the same person)
- August 12, 2015 at 10:20 pm #21139
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  link=topic=28.msg16481#msg16481 date=1439395653]
  real talk though, what is HxH really about? I've seen so much of it everywhere, but it seems a bit long to get into
  
  Hunter x Hunter actually doesn't take too long to get into compared to other long running series. It's been around for a while, but it's pretty much always on hiatus so there isn't that much material to catch up on. (In the past three years only nine new chapters have been published. I am not making this up.)
  
  It's basically just about this kid named Gon who wants to become a Hunter and track down his long lost dad, and all the stuff that happens to him and his friends along the way. So far there are four major completed arcs (Hunter Exam, Yorknew City/Phantom Troupe, Greed Island, Chimera Ants), with some minor arcs bridging the gaps between others and a fifth one sort-of in-progress. It starts out like a typical Shonen series, mostly noticeable for all the really great characters and the complex action and plotting, but slowly starts to become a somewhat darker take on the genre with more focus on psychological realism and the less than pleasant aspects of the world.
  
  It's incredibly well-written for what it is, and it still manages to pretty fun and unique. And again, there are a lot of really great characters.
- August 12, 2015 at 10:47 pm #21140
  moss
  Wishian
  people on my dash are always talking about hunter x hunter and psycho pass and it makes me curious but I still have 0 idea what they're about
  
  psycho-pass is like a future cyberpunk crime show. the premise is like there's this technology that can analyze people's psyches/likeliness to commit crime. i really liked it although i didn't end up caring much for the second season (which seems to be the general consensus).
- August 13, 2015 at 3:57 pm #21141
  Tom
  Wishian
  link=topic=28.msg16481#msg16481 date=1439395653]
  real talk though, what is HxH really about? I've seen so much of it everywhere, but it seems a bit long to get into
  
  Hunter x Hunter actually doesn't take too long to get into compared to other long running series. It's been around for a while, but it's pretty much always on hiatus so there isn't that much material to catch up on. (In the past three years only nine new chapters have been published. I am not making this up.)
  
  It's basically just about this kid named Gon who wants to become a Hunter and track down his long lost dad, and all the stuff that happens to him and his friends along the way. So far there are four major completed arcs (Hunter Exam, Yorknew City/Phantom Troupe, Greed Island, Chimera Ants), with some minor arcs bridging the gaps between others and a fifth one sort-of in-progress. It starts out like a typical Shonen series, mostly noticeable for all the really great characters and the complex action and plotting, but slowly starts to become a somewhat darker take on the genre with more focus on psychological realism and the less than pleasant aspects of the world.
  
  It's incredibly well-written for what it is, and it still manages to pretty fun and unique. And again, there are a lot of really great characters.
  
  ^^^^ this 100%. The day Hunter x Hunter become Hiatus x Hiatus again during the 'mysterious 5th major arc', I died a little inside.
  
  Honestly, my favourite part of HxH is the brilliant duality in everything. It's presented as a very straight forward fun shounen to start with, but the more the world expands, the more you start to question the basic principles you assumed… idk
  
  Also Hisoka. Everything about Hisoka is right. Yet… so very, very, very wrong….
- August 13, 2015 at 7:25 pm #21142
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  ^^^^ this 100%. The day Hunter x Hunter become Hiatus x Hiatus again during the 'mysterious 5th major arc', I died a little inside.
  
  Tell me about it. It came back just long enough to get me interested in what was going on, and then went on hiatus again before anything actually happened…
  
  I can't wait until they actually start the expedition to the Dark Continent, because then when I say “I wonder when they're going to get off the boat” it will be unclear whether I'm talking about HxH or Berserk.
  
  Honestly, my favourite part of HxH is the brilliant duality in everything. It's presented as a very straight forward fun shounen to start with, but the more the world expands, the more you start to question the basic principles you assumed… idk
  
  Yeah, I really like the way it expands on its deceptively simple world until you end up with something a lot less straightforward than what you were expecting. It really makes sense too, since we're seeing it all from the perspective of a child going out into the world for the first time, so we're going into it with his own naive preconceptions. As the story goes on, we slowly start to become aware of the darker aspects lurking behind the scenes.
  
  Also Hisoka. Everything about Hisoka is right. Yet… so very, very, very wrong….
  
  Hisoka is just… I'm honestly kind of amazed that Hisoka exists. How was this allowed? I've got to say that I enjoyed him more in the anime, because actually being able to hear him moan through half of his dialogue just makes it even better.
- August 16, 2015 at 3:54 am #21143
  Tom
  Wishian
  Is Berserk good? It sounds awesome and a few people I know have hyped it, but it's such a formiddible series to get into at this late stage, lol.
  
  Honestly I can just watch Hisoka's fights forever. His abilities are so, so cool, and he's so entertaining. Especially this.
  
  and this. less on the awesome fight side of things, just more on the 'oh my god no please no' side of things…
  
  I need to stop thinking about Hiatus x Hiatus honestly. I have so many theories about the Dark Continent and the succession war and I neeeeed to know what Ging is doing. Also, the Hisoka/Illumi presence is so low right now and they're my favourites. xD
- August 16, 2015 at 4:43 am #21144
  fireheart
  Wishian
  Is Berserk good? It sounds awesome and a few people I know have hyped it, but it's such a formiddible series to get into at this late stage, lol.
  
  Honestly I can just watch Hisoka's fights forever. His abilities are so, so cool, and he's so entertaining. Especially this.
  
  and this. less on the awesome fight side of things, just more on the 'oh my god no please no' side of things…
  
  I need to stop thinking about Hiatus x Hiatus honestly. I have so many theories about the Dark Continent and the succession war and I neeeeed to know what Ging is doing. Also, the Hisoka/Illumi presence is so low right now and they're my favourites. xD
  
  DID SOMEONE SAY HISOILLU THATS MY HAM (even if ur just talkin about the characters haha they're some of my favorites as well)
  
  i still need to read HxH tbh but ohhh man it's been my obsession for the past year basically, all I know is that I really want to see more of Pariston because i was really starting to get intrigued by his character in the anime and what i saw from the manga, but i guess it's going to be a while before we see any more of the Dark Continent arc :[
- August 16, 2015 at 5:00 am #21145
  Tom
  Wishian
  Oh yeah, Pariston is really interesting. He makes such a neat opponent for Ging imo, they're both as dangerous and confusing and intriguing as each other.
- August 16, 2015 at 4:13 pm #21146
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I'm really excited for the Dark Continent arc too. I've just finished watching the anime, so I'm going to re-read the most recent chapters just as a refresher because there was a lot of political maneuvering going on and I don't think I fully wrapped my head around all of it the first time around.
  
  I'm also really interested in seeing more of Pariston and Ging, too. They're both such interesting characters, and seeing them face off in mind-games is great. I also kind of ship them because wow, there's some weird sexual tension going on there.
  
  It's also great to have Leoria and Kurapika actually doing things again. Especially Leorio. I'm kind of wondering if he will continue being useless, or if him having developed his own Nen ability means he's now a competent fighter. Either way, I'm sure he'll be trying his best.
  
  ~~I also want to see Cheadle do stuff. Don't ignore her now that she's chairman.~~
  
  Is Berserk good? It sounds awesome and a few people I know have hyped it, but it's such a formiddible series to get into at this late stage, lol.
  
  Berserk is really good, but it's certainly not for the faint of heart. It's got all sorts of nasty things portrayed in very graphic detail, but it's actually got really good writing propping up all the sex and gore and manages to not feel gratuitous. Even though the plot has slowed down a bit recently, it still retains my interest on the strength of the characters and the really detailed artwork (and wanting to see Griffith get what has coming to him).
  
  It's not that formidable to get into since, like Hunter x Hunter, it's been around forever but isn't very long due to constant hiatuses (37 volumes long right now).
- August 16, 2015 at 9:00 pm #21147
  Tom
  Wishian
  Ohh I haven't even thought of shipping Ging and Pariston before. But now that the idea is in my head I can totally see that, even without re-reading.
  
  Something else I found really neat about the plot is the changes in Leorio and Kurapika. Leorio has mellowed out a bit (without becoming boring ) and seems to be putting his head towards good things. I'm also totally supporting his campaign to become Chairman until the day I die.
  
  Kurapika probably hasn't powered up all that much, and appears to have as little chill as Bluestar (as usual). I have to admit, I found it hard to remain warmed to his character in the last few chapters. I feel like maybe the author's heart wasn't exactly in the characters with the setup for the Dark Continent arc, but the plot is still totally amazing. I am kinda digressing. Anyway what I'm getting at, is that I love the fact that Kurapika had gone from being one of the token secondary protags to becoming an extremely dangerous potential wild card in the succession war. the machinations of the major plotlines are real.
- August 17, 2015 at 3:10 pm #21148
  moss
  Wishian
  hunterxhunter was one of the animes i went into the summer planning to watch but then i didn't actually end up watching any of them really oops….
  
  i'm still interested though. maybe i'll get into it during the school year and can like watch it at a steady pace.
- August 17, 2015 at 3:47 pm #21149
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  has there been any good anime from this season? tbh I haven't heard of any from the people I follow on tumblr soo….
  
  guess I should start watching Jojo. I only got up to episode 14 of the first season, but it wasn't that bad tbh
- August 17, 2015 at 5:21 pm #21150
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Ohh I haven't even thought of shipping Ging and Pariston before. But now that the idea is in my head I can totally see that, even without re-reading.
  
  “I'll keep playing with you until you beg me to stop.”
  
  I don't know if that's the exact line, but I remember Ging saying something like that to Pariston, and damn. These two jerks deserve each other, and my money is on Pariston being one of the main villains.
  
  Kurapika probably hasn't powered up all that much, and appears to have as little chill as Bluestar (as usual). I have to admit, I found it hard to remain warmed to his character in the last few chapters. I feel like maybe the author's heart wasn't exactly in the characters with the setup for the Dark Continent arc, but the plot is still totally amazing. I am kinda digressing. Anyway what I'm getting at, is that I love the fact that Kurapika had gone from being one of the token secondary protags to becoming an extremely dangerous potential wild card in the succession war. the machinations of the major plotlines are real.
  
  Kurapika was already pretty OP, so I guess it's fine if he hasn't powered up (Although he can only use his most broken abilities against the Phantom Troupe, so…).
  
  I wouldn't say his heart isn't in the characters, but I do think he has kind of written himself into a corner with them a bit. The plot is definitely all there, but the main characters don't have much reason to get very involved. Leorio was just leveraging his status with the Zodiacs to get in touch with Kurapika again, Kurapika only sees the expedition as a secondary part of his main goal, and Gon and Killua are just not around.
  
  Even though Killua is my favourite character, I actually wouldn't mind if he sat this one out, like how Leorio and Kurapika were absent for Greed Island and the Chimera Ant arc. Much like them during those story-lines, Killua doesn't have much stake in what's going on, unless you count theories about Alluka being connected to the Dark Continent. Gon also still has some stuff he has to work out, so I'm not sure what's going to happen to him.
  
  link=topic=28.msg17738#msg17738 date=1439826470]
  has there been any good anime from this season? tbh I haven't heard of any from the people I follow on tumblr soo….
  
  Ushio and Tora is pretty good. Other than that, all I'm watching right now is Gangsta.
  
  link=topic=28.msg17738#msg17738 date=1439826470]
  guess I should start watching Jojo. I only got up to episode 14 of the first season, but it wasn't that bad tbh
  
  Yes, you should.
- August 18, 2015 at 12:41 pm #21151
  Tom
  Wishian
  Oh, good points. I would never suggest HxH is anywhere near the stage of bad, just that I'm feeling the movements of the greater plotline a lot more than I'm feeling the characters, which isn't something I've been used to with the story so far. Also Ging/Pariston new OTP.
  
  Admittedly I feel the exact opposite about Killua's role in the show. I can see why Gon has the main character role and will probably keep it for the Dark Continent Arc.. You can just see exactly where Gon's character development is going to go. He needs to get stronger to protect what he wants to protect (like 99% of shounen main characters…), but in that process he desperately needs to learn to chill out and assess situations. I love the serving Hisoka delivers to Gon after he wipes him at the Heaven Arena, simply because Gon needs to develop in a way which is totally contrary to every part of his personality.
  
  But if this kamikaze Nen powerhouse skill is going to be a 'major thing' going forward, it will be interesting to see if Gon does turn around. Because otherwise he's so rip. /
  
  Anyway I find Killua interesting in the major story for the same reason I'm growing to like Kurapika in the Dark Continent arc – because of the political intrigue. I can't help but shake the idea that the Zoldyck family has more politics in it than meets the eye, and Killua serves as a gloriously flawed narrator for that part of the story. He's extremely switched on, but there just seems to be a high level of vagueness and tolerance when it comes to family matters.
  
  Otherwise maybe I'm just super paranoid about the Zoldycks and reading into things too far. It's totally possible there's really nothing there. But I refuse to let anything in HxH slide which could potentially be a thing… xD
- August 18, 2015 at 6:45 pm #21152
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I agree that the Zoldycks probably have a lot of influence in global politics (Political assassinations, the fact that they seem to have loads of money, etc.), but that doesn't necessarily mean that Killua is up to speed on all of that. I'd say that by now he doesn't really want anything to do with his family anymore. We might see his father or Zeno again, though.
  
  But yeah, I love how Killua contrasts with Gon. Whereas Gon is the naive kid who always charges headfirst into things without thinking, Killua is the trained professional who calmly assesses the situation and tends to act more cautiously (Although that's mostly Illumi's influence.). He's really good at reigning Gon in, and they compliment each other very well… until the Chimera Ant arc at least. For me, they are The OTP.
  
  As far as Gon's recklessness goes, I really love the way they deal with it as a character flaw. I mean, that kind of thing is common for a lot of shonen characters, but with Gon it's made clear that a lot of the things he does are incredibly dangerous, and it almost seems like he has no regard for his own safety. Between that and various characters commenting on his potential or describing him as a “monster”, it's like they were foreshadowing his fight with Pitou from the very beginning.
  
  Speaking of Killua and his family, one thing that always bugged me is that they never taught him about Nen. Not just that he was never trained, but that he hadn't even heard of it at first. Considering they put so much faith into him to become head of the family and Kalluto is already an experienced Nen user, it's weird that they kept him in the dark. Mastering darts was a higher priority, I guess.
- August 18, 2015 at 9:03 pm #21153
  Tom
  Wishian
  Re the Zoldycks that's what I'm thinking too. In fact I feel like Killua seems to be totally in the dark on anything his family has been doing. And there's something about shafting Illumi as the heir and then sending him to take care of Killua in his travels which makes my stomach turn. Especially considering is damned Illumi were talking about, omg. His methods are so whack, and totally unfair for someone without Nen training.
  
  I'd wager we will see a lot of Silva and Zeno in the future… especially if they make this Dark Continent arc the big one. There's just too much about the Zoldycks that I want to see. :'(
  
  The other thing is establishing Isaac Netero and Zeno Zoldycks as basically ultimate Nen badasses and then leaving only one of them alive for the balance of the story…. Something more has to come from it. There's no way you'd build up Zeno so much just to put him in the corner.
  
  At risk of being creepy, Netero and Zeno are also the OTP but not quite as much. Although I am inclined to agree with you, Gon/Killua forever.
- August 18, 2015 at 9:56 pm #21154
  Lightning
  Wishian
  I've recently made some new purchases in the world of manga lmao
  
  I got volumes two and three of Hellsing, and volumes three and four of Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura. I have plans to buy the rest of Hellsing over the next couple weeks, along with Sakura Hime. I also want to eventually get the reprints of Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne (originally known as Phantom Thief Jeanne in Japan), and I might start collecting some of the early volumes of Naruto… I used to enjoy reading those.
- August 19, 2015 at 2:04 pm #21155
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Re the Zoldycks that's what I'm thinking too. In fact I feel like Killua seems to be totally in the dark on anything his family has been doing. And there's something about shafting Illumi as the heir and then sending him to take care of Killua in his travels which makes my stomach turn. Especially considering is damned Illumi were talking about, omg. His methods are so whack, and totally unfair for someone without Nen training.
  
  I suppose it's true that Killua's lack of training could be a result of deliberately keeping him in the dark and Illumi's over-protectiveness. I mean, even before he learned Nen he was significantly stronger than like 99% of the population. He was definitely fit to assassinate anyone who wasn't a Nen user.
  
  The other thing is establishing Isaac Netero and Zeno Zoldycks as basically ultimate Nen badasses and then leaving only one of them alive for the balance of the story…. Something more has to come from it. There's no way you'd build up Zeno so much just to put him in the corner.
  
  I'd actually kind of like it if they were established as not the absolute strongest (But still at least on the top tier.). Earlier in the Chimera Ant arc, Netero mentions that he's out of practice and was in his prime decades ago, and even though he spends all of the time between then and his fight with Meruem training to get his strength back I like to believe that he still wasn't quite back in peak physical form. Not to mention he still got his ass handed to him anyway, so I'm definitely open to the possibility of even stronger things being out there. The whole idea of the Dark Continent is that the world is much bigger than what you originally expected, so I wouldn't be surprised if we started seeing people who are somehow even stronger.
- August 25, 2015 at 1:25 pm #21156
  Teezy
  Wishian
  So how about that new JJL?
  
  I'm very fond of that little bit of rock-dude lore we got at the beginning and Karera has grown on me very, very fast.
  Will we have Rohan made of rocks this arc?
- August 25, 2015 at 8:36 pm #21157
  Tom
  Wishian
  Sorry to be that guy. Google has failed me. JJL?
- August 25, 2015 at 9:09 pm #21158
  Teezy
  Wishian
  Jojolion/Jojo Part 8
- August 25, 2015 at 9:40 pm #21159
  Tom
  Wishian
  I've always wanted to give Jojo a try. It's just so formidable haha…
- August 25, 2015 at 11:20 pm #21160
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  So how about that new JJL?
  
  I'm very fond of that little bit of rock-dude lore we got at the beginning and Karera has grown on me very, very fast.
  Will we have Rohan made of rocks this arc?
  
  That was a really good chapter. It was almost over too fast, but I guess that's just because of how fast-paced it was. I really liked the Rock Human infodump, too.
  
  I had assumed that remark about mangaka was more to say “A Rock Human would never become a mangaka because they would miss so many deadlines” than hinting at a Rock Rohan. But regardless, I would still love to see JJL Rohan, Rock Human or not.
  
  I've always wanted to give Jojo a try. It's just so formidable haha…
  
  It is pretty intimidating at first, but after I got into it I kind of wanted it to never end.
- August 26, 2015 at 10:21 pm #21161
  Tom
  Wishian
  Alright sold. Next time I finally catch up on all of my usual manga, I'll start reading Jojo.
- August 27, 2015 at 3:21 am #21162
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Alright sold. Next time I finally catch up on all of my usual manga, I'll start reading Jojo.
  
  EXCELLENT.
  
  In all honesty, once you get into it JoJo isn't that scary despite it's length. Rather than a single continuous story, it's made of up multiple connected “parts” that can each essentially stand on their own, so you don't need to worry about getting lost in an incredibly long and convoluted story. Binge reading isn't entirely necessary. It actually took me about a year to get fully up-to-date, and that didn't dampen the experience at all.
- August 28, 2015 at 6:35 am #21163
  Lightning
  Wishian
  Pros of owning your own manga: if the internet dies, you don't have to stop reading your books
  
  Cons: IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE
- September 5, 2015 at 4:42 am #21164
  lavender
  Wishian
  Sailor Moon Crystal giving me all these fuzzy feelings
- September 5, 2015 at 5:28 am #21165
  Tom
  Wishian
  Finally up to date on all the manga I want to be up to date on. I'll probably start reading Jojo next week.
- September 6, 2015 at 1:21 am #21166
  lavender
  Wishian
  - currently watching: Sailor Moon Crystal (I'm on episode 15), One Piece (episode 174)
  - next to watch: catching up on Attack On Titan because I stopped when it was temporarily unavailable on Crunchyroll (I have it bookmarked to my computer still… I was at episode 21), also going to tackle Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood (I've watched the first one but I've been meaning to start brotherhood for the longest woops)
  - considering: Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Hunter x Hunter, Kill La Kill, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, and Space Dandy
  - have previously watched: FMA, Fruits Basket, Hetalia (stopped a little after the dub came out), Bleach (I was like nearly 200 episodes in I think??? But yeah I probably won't pick that back up again in the near future), D.N. Angel (I really couldn't tell you what happened in it because I watched it so long ago… except that With is adorable), and Soul Eater (IT WAS GREAT I LOVED IT)
- September 6, 2015 at 1:57 am #21167
  Tom
  Wishian
  considering: Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Hunter x Hunter, Kill La Kill, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, and Space Dandy
  
  my 5 cents whether it's wanted or not c:
  
  Puella Magi Madoka Magica is an absolute must. It's only 12 episodes of 25 minutes long long, I've marathoned it a few times with friends in one night before. (it hurt but it was possible)
  
  Hunter x Hunter (especially the manga or 2011 anime) is also absolutely fantastic and it's a lot longer, but possibly the best anime/manga series in human history.
  
  Kill La Kill didn't grip me but I hear a lot of good things.
  
  I have just started the Jojo manga and so far it's totally odd and absolutely glorious. I don't know much about Space Dandy. ;c
- September 6, 2015 at 4:43 am #21168
  Heron
  Wishian
  [member=39]lavender[/member] PLEASE READ JOJO. Honestly, that goes for basically everyone. JoJo is by far my favorite manga, and the anime adaptation is excellent.
  [member=75]Scary[/member] MORE JOJOS! Which part are you on?
- September 6, 2015 at 4:54 am #21169
  lavender
  Wishian
  do I have to read it? :'V
  I'm usually not good at focusing on manga… it's… hard for me to read comics sometimes too
- September 6, 2015 at 5:00 am #21170
  Heron
  Wishian
  [member=39]lavender[/member] Nope, there's a really good anime of the first three parts that's really faithful to the manga if you prefer watching it. I just tend to think of the manga first, haha.
- September 6, 2015 at 6:52 am #21171
  Tom
  Wishian
  [member=75]Scary[/member] MORE JOJOS! Which part are you on?
  
  [member=35]Heron[/member] literally just starting out haha. but so far I love Dio. He's totally mad.
  I'll probably do a bit more reading on the bus over the next few days. I'll report back. :p
- September 6, 2015 at 1:56 pm #21172
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  considering: Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Hunter x Hunter, Kill La Kill, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, and Space Dandy
  
  [/list]
  These are all really really good choices. Madoka Magica will destroy you, but it's probably one of the most perfect 12 episode animes out there. Great plot, music, characters, and visuals, and a whole bunch of very sad things happening in a short period of time.
  
  I'm also going to second all of the praise for JoJo. It's easily my favourite manga, and one of my favourite things period. It's hugely influential, yet at the same time I can't think of anything else that has perfectly captured the unique creativity and weirdness of JoJo. If you're not sure about reading the manga, you could try watching the anime and then picking up the manga from that point onward if it interests you. The issue with manga vs. anime is that the manga has been around forever, whereas the anime is more recent, so the manga is much further ahead.
  
  Hunter x Hunter would have to be my second favourite manga, and the anime is a must-watch too. It's much closer to your typical shonen series than JoJo, but it stands out with the quality of its writing as well as a few twists thrown into the usual formula.
- September 6, 2015 at 8:58 pm #21173
  Tom
  Wishian
  considering: Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Hunter x Hunter, Kill La Kill, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, and Space Dandy
  
  [/list]
  
  These are all really really good choices. Madoka Magica will destroy you, but it's probably one of the most perfect 12 episode animes out there.
  I sneakily omitted the sheer psychological torment from my post to make the series sound friendlier. But this is a really good summary of PMMM.
  
  It's actually a triumph how much development they managed to squeeze into about 5 hours' worth of viewing. The art and music and just… like… ambiance and general vibe are also beautiful.
  
  *cries forever*
- September 6, 2015 at 10:34 pm #21174
  lavender
  Wishian
  I like the art style :0
  
  I accidentally started watching it like right now
- September 6, 2015 at 10:36 pm #21175
  Tom
  Wishian
  You're literally the best.
  I hope you love it.
- September 10, 2015 at 2:26 am #21176
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  I really need to rewatch madoka because I think watching it over several months kind of… ruined the experience?? tbh it's not exactly my genre so I'm not sure how much I would have gotten into it anyway, but everyone around me is always crying about it and I was just like “okay cool” so I feel like I watched it wrong 😡
  I never watched any of the movies either though, I should do that someday
  
  meanwhile, the latest english volume of noragami… i will cry over that
  I don't know anyone else who reads it but I need a place to talk about it because I totally called half of this before it happened
  I mean I knew some spoilers for this and the last volume before I read them (which was actually fortunate because the vol. 5 cliffhanger was brutal) but I correctly guessed that aiha would regret going along with this plan and free kazuma, and that kazuma would somehow throw himself in danger
  I've been wondering this whole time if bishamon knew about kazuma's involvement in the slaughter, but wow… wow……
  the “a god is never wrong” thing is pretty bold, but the question of who's to “blame” for the whole mess is something I've been thinking about a lot, and I'm really glad they've ALL been vindicated, or at least aren't holding it against each other
  ~~I shamelessly ship kazuma with bishamon though so I'm not sure how to feel about toma~~
  
  this is exciting because I no longer know any (important) spoilers for future chapters, but also kind of disappointing because I get the feeling the story is going to shift away from my favorite characters now
- September 17, 2015 at 2:44 pm #21177
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  YOOOOOO HOLY SHIT APPARENTLY THEY'RE FINALLY MAKING AN ACE ATTORNEY ANIME
  
  It's airing spring 2016. No idea how it will turn out (I actually thought the animated cutscenes in Dual Destinies weren't that impressive), but I'll definitely be watching it.
  
  ~~I don't know if this belongs in the anime or video games thread, but I guess I'll put it here to avoid double posting.~~
- September 17, 2015 at 2:52 pm #21178
  moss
  Wishian
  WHAAAAAAAAAAAT!!!!! I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT HOW GREAT THAT WOULD BE FOR FOREVER
  
  I hope it is good omg…
- September 17, 2015 at 9:35 pm #21179
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  It's almost like they deliberately waited to release the anime the same year the first game takes place.
  
  The character designs that they've shown look kind of weird, but it might end up looking better in motion. I thought the same thing about the JoJo anime at first, but it turned out great. Not much to go on right now, but I look forward to all the news and PVs we'll be getting over the next 6 months.
  
  But man, if a Diamond is Unbreakable anime gets confirmed too (fingers crossed), there will be no words to describe how hyped I will be for 2016.
- September 25, 2015 at 5:33 pm #21180
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  So over the summer I got really into anime, it's one of the biggest things I spent my summer free time doing.
  
  Before this summer, I'd only seen some Hayao Miyazaki films, about half of Death Note and some stray episodes here and there. Now… I've seen a lot more than that.
  
  My top five so far would have to be this:
  
  1. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood: Not only the best anime I've seen yet, but one of the best shows of any kind I've seen ever. I loved almost every minute of this; the storyline was gripping and mind-blowing, and thematically deep, the characters were lovable and memorable, the animation was great, the action scenes were phenomenal, and even the humor was good. I do have some issues with it, and I felt it ended a little too happily, but nothing's perfect, and most of them are pretty minimal. This is one of the two anime series I've seen that I'd give a perfect 10/10 to, the other one being…
  
  2. Steins;gate: I see this has already been talked about on this thread, and I agree with almost everything that's been said. It starts off slow, but even when it's slow it's still good, introducing concepts and building characters and plotlines that more than pay off in the end. Starting at episode 12, things really pick off, and we see a time-loop plot line done right (take notes Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya). The plotline and world mechanics are amazingly well developed, the concepts are fascinating and mind-blowing, and the characters are amazing and have amazing chemistry with each other. Seriously, this is one of the only romances in a show that I've ever gotten truly invested in. The only complaint I have is also the complaint that's been brought up in this thread; the jokes about Rukako's gender. But other than that, 10/10. This is also the most recent anime I've completed.
  
  3. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion: Also known as Deus Ex Machina: The Series. Like seriously, I've never seen a show with this much deus ex machinas that I liked this much. In all seriousness, though, this show is ridiculous and over the top, but also totally awesome. It's incredibly idealistic, but it revels in that and makes the best of it as it can, with a gripping plotline that explores some really deep and thought-provoking concepts and morally grey areas that a lot of shows don't dare to go to. The characters are also very well developed, and some of them even tragic. It also has my favorite anime ending thus far.
  
  4. Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day: This is so far the only story that's ever made me legit cry in my teenage/young adult years. Though it's a little shaky at times, overall the story is captivating and emotional the entire step of the way, with some of the most realistic, three-dimensional characters I've ever seen in anime going through real tragedy. I also found it very relatable, as someone who had an incredibly close group of friends growing up, and has one now.
  
  5. Nichijou: Hands down the funniest anime I've seen yet, and the most relaxing as well. I honestly can't find anything wrong with this one objectively; only that sometimes I don't find it all that funny as other times. The animation is gorgeous, the characters are lovable, and it's absolutely hilarious, with some of the most ridiculous situations I've ever seen in a comedy show.
  
  I also watched Tokyo Ghoul, which was good during the first season and meh during the second, Ao No Exorcist, which was okay, Soul Eater, which barely missed the top five list (I really liked it except for the ending), No. 6, which is pretty good and has a really well-written romance in it, both Little Witch Academia films which I LOVED, and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, which had a pretty good first season, a meh second season which was dominated by the boring Endless Eight arc and then a final plot arc that made me annoyed at everything in the show, and a fantastic movie that's better than the series in my opinion.
  
  Also, as far as movies go, my favorite anime film is Princess Mononoke.
  
  Right now, I'm watching One Piece. I'm only 79 episodes in, so I have a LOOOONG way to go, but so far I love it. Sure it's got a ton of flaws, but I really like the characters and the story is a TON of fun.
  
  I'm also reading Tokyo Ghoul the manga. I really like it so far, but I'm not that far into it.
  
  For more stuff, here's my MAL account:
  
  http://myanimelist.net/animelist/shade52
- September 27, 2015 at 6:10 pm #21181
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  http://myanimelist.net/animelist/shade52
  
  *Sees Satoshi Kon's entire filmography on your Plan to Watch list*
  Nice.
  
  A lot of other good choices on there, too.
  
  Also, I recently discovered that decent raws of every currently released chapter of the Spice and Wolf manga are totally out there on the internet and not too hard to find, but nobody is doing anything about it. That makes me sad.
- September 27, 2015 at 6:22 pm #21182
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  http://myanimelist.net/animelist/shade52
  
  *Sees Satoshi Kon's entire filmography on your Plan to Watch list*
  Nice.
  
  A lot of other good choices on there, too.
  
  Yes, I discovered Satoshi Kon and his movies seemed very interesting to me. I'm probably going to watch them at some point.
  
  What other choices on there do you see and like?
  
  Also, I'd like to direct all of your attention to the greatest anime ever made.
- September 27, 2015 at 6:42 pm #21183
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  What other choices on there do you see and like?
  
  Puella Magi Madoka Magica (I've already gushed about it in this thread), Baccano!, Parasyte, Kill la Kill, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Space Dandy.
  
  Also, I'd like to direct all of your attention to the greatest anime ever made.
  
  What's the point of continuing after that? It's all downhill from here.
- September 27, 2015 at 7:51 pm #21184
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  What other choices on there do you see and like?
  
  Puella Magi Madoka Magica (I've already gushed about it in this thread), Baccano!, Parasyte, Kill la Kill, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Space Dandy.
  
  Also, I'd like to direct all of your attention to the greatest anime ever made.
  
  What's the point of continuing after that? It's all downhill from here.
  
  I'm actually gonna start watching Madoka Magica this week.
  
  And did you watch all four episodes of that masterpiece?
- September 27, 2015 at 9:10 pm #21185
  Tom
  Wishian
  Did someone say Baccano!???
  
  More gushing is in order, that anime is amazing. I am totally in love with the storytelling..Even though it is so confusing it destroys your brain at first, it is amazing how massive the story's scope is, and how effectively it's done.
  
  Actually it's hard to talk about Baccano! without mad ending spoilers. I feel bad. xD
- September 27, 2015 at 9:18 pm #21186
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  Did someone say Baccano!???
  
  More gushing is in order, that anime is amazing. I am totally in love with the storytelling..Even though it is so confusing it destroys your brain at first, it is amazing how massive the story's scope is, and how effectively it's done.
  
  Actually it's hard to talk about Baccano! without mad ending spoilers. I feel bad. xD
  
  I have not yet seen Baccano! but it's on my list!
- September 27, 2015 at 9:32 pm #21187
  Tom
  Wishian
  Did someone say Baccano!???
  
  More gushing is in order, that anime is amazing. I am totally in love with the storytelling..Even though it is so confusing it destroys your brain at first, it is amazing how massive the story's scope is, and how effectively it's done.
  
  Actually it's hard to talk about Baccano! without mad ending spoilers. I feel bad. xD
  
  I have not yet seen Baccano! but it's on my list!
  
  I knowww that's why I want to spruik it :'(
  Actually from the vibe I get from you (having known you for like 3 days xD) I think Baccano! is up your alley.
  
  That said I think everyone should watch and love it so maybe it's my obsessiveness
- September 27, 2015 at 9:38 pm #21188
  Raintalon
  Wishian
  Also, I'd like to direct all of your attention to the greatest anime ever made.
  
  Good sir, your throne has been usurped.
  
  (I'm sure nobody cares, but as I remember there is some cursing in this– you have been warned)
  
  Also, yes. I do watch some anime. DN Angel is probably my all-time favorite (I've read a fair portion of the manga, too), but I used to be a total Hetalia nerd a few years back. I also greatly enjoyed Death Note, and while I've only seen the first two episodes I must say that Puella Magi Madoka Magica I have to admit that everything about it is fabulous.
  
  When I was several years younger, I am ashamed/proud to say that my anime of choice was probably Bakugan of all things. I even had some figures. Heck, if you don't count good ole Pokemon, Bakugan could be considered my 'gateway anime' (though let's be honest here, it was probably mostly DN Angel). Monsuno is also great IMO.
  
  (TBH I don't watch a ton and when I do, I usually end up watching the first few episodes of something and deciding I don't like it enough to continue. That or it's several hundred episodes long and the mere idea of attempting to watch it all makes my eyes water.)
  
  There's some others that I want to watch (I think Durarara and Danganronpa caught my eye) but I haven't gotten around to watching them yet.
  
  In terms of just plain manga, I used to really like +Anima.
- September 27, 2015 at 9:55 pm #21189
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  Did someone say Baccano!???
  
  More gushing is in order, that anime is amazing. I am totally in love with the storytelling..Even though it is so confusing it destroys your brain at first, it is amazing how massive the story's scope is, and how effectively it's done.
  
  Actually it's hard to talk about Baccano! without mad ending spoilers. I feel bad. xD
  
  I actually don't really know anything about it.
  
  I have not yet seen Baccano! but it's on my list!
  
  I knowww that's why I want to spruik it :'(
  Actually from the vibe I get from you (having known you for like 3 days xD) I think Baccano! is up your alley.
  
  That said I think everyone should watch and love it so maybe it's my obsessiveness
- September 27, 2015 at 10:04 pm #21190
  Tom
  Wishian
  In terms of just plain manga, I used to really like +Anima.
  
  It's so vanilla, but +Anima was like my childhood. Did they finish it?
  
  Gray I disagree with everything in your post
- September 27, 2015 at 10:05 pm #21191
  Raintalon
  Wishian
  In terms of just plain manga, I used to really like +Anima.
  
  It's so vanilla, but +Anima was like my childhood. Did they finish it?
  
  Gray I disagree with everything in your post
  
  I have to say that I don't remember! Let me google it.
  
  …Aaaand no, hasn't been updated since '05.
- September 27, 2015 at 10:07 pm #21192
  Tom
  Wishian
  ….that's about the time I was a child, yeah.
  
  Ah well.. I can only sort of remember it now. It's a shame we'll never know though. I hate things that get discontinued / never get an ending.
- September 27, 2015 at 11:12 pm #21193
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  Also, I'd like to direct all of your attention to the greatest anime ever made.
  
  Good sir, your throne has been usurped.
  
  I didn't see this earlier for some reason but I must watch this now.
- September 28, 2015 at 2:32 pm #21194
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I've only seen the first two episodes I must say that Puella Magi Madoka Magica I have to admit that everything about it is fabulous.
  
  I've only seen the first two episodes
  
  I've only seen the first two episodes
  
  Oh jeez, I don't know what to say to that… I would recommend that you keep watching, because you'll be in for a treat.
  
  Some people say it doesn't get good until episode 3, and while I respectfully disagree they are right that that is the point where things start to notably escalate. One of the best things about this series is how it's able to go in so many different directions in such a short amount of time. I can almost guarantee that your impression of the show by the end will be completely different from what it is now.
  
  Also seconding the love for Baccano! (I mean, I already mentioned it but still). I haven't seen it in a while though, and I've been planning to re-watch it. It's certainly a good gateway anime, and the comparisons to Quentin Tarantino movies aren't entirely unfounded.
- September 28, 2015 at 10:29 pm #21195
  Raintalon
  Wishian
  I've only seen the first two episodes I must say that Puella Magi Madoka Magica I have to admit that everything about it is fabulous.
  
  I've only seen the first two episodes
  
  I've only seen the first two episodes
  
  Oh jeez, I don't know what to say to that… I would recommend that you keep watching, because you'll be in for a treat.
  
  Some people say it doesn't get good until episode 3, and while I respectfully disagree they are right that that is the point where things start to notably escalate. One of the best things about this series is how it's able to go in so many different directions in such a short amount of time. I can almost guarantee that your impression of the show by the end will be completely different from what it is now.
  
  Yeah. I do intend to keep watching it, but I haven't really gotten around to it yet.
- September 28, 2015 at 10:30 pm #21196
  Tom
  Wishian
  ……would anyone else be interested in a PMMMarathon as a group sometime? I understand uni schedules could make this crazy.
  
  If I ever get a chance to host a mafia I fully plan to do a PMMM one
- September 28, 2015 at 10:33 pm #21197
  Raintalon
  Wishian
  ……would anyone else be interested in a PMMMarathon as a group sometime? I understand uni schedules could make this crazy.
  
  If I ever get a chance to host a mafia I fully plan to do a PMMM one
  
  I'd be interested!
  
  (Browser circumstances providing)
- September 28, 2015 at 10:39 pm #21198
  Tom
  Wishian
  ……would anyone else be interested in a PMMMarathon as a group sometime? I understand uni schedules could make this crazy.
  
  If I ever get a chance to host a mafia I fully plan to do a PMMM one
  
  I'd be interested!
  
  (Browser circumstances providing)
  
  I've marathon'd this series so many times… even if it's just us I'm in lol.
- September 28, 2015 at 10:42 pm #21199
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  ……would anyone else be interested in a PMMMarathon as a group sometime? I understand uni schedules could make this crazy.
  
  If I ever get a chance to host a mafia I fully plan to do a PMMM one
  
  I'd be interested!
  
  (Browser circumstances providing)
  
  I've marathon'd this series so many times… even if it's just us I'm in lol.
  
  Possibly
  
  I do plan to watch it this week though.
  
  Off topic but related to something you said, how does one actually host a mafia game?
- September 29, 2015 at 12:09 am #21200
  Tom
  Wishian
  If you want a run through hit me up on Skype lol, its a bit complicated and off-topic.
  
  I'm definitely down for a marathon this week if I'm not at work. Even if I have to stay up at night what time/s suit people?
- September 29, 2015 at 12:33 am #21201
  glimmer
  Wishian
  Scary wrote:
  
  If I ever get a chance to host a mafia I fully plan to do a PMMM one
  OH MY GOD if you do i will 100% join that sounds amazing
  
  i love pmmm and basically anything that involves girls beating stuff up/being magical (but finding stuff like that which does't have fanservice is hard…)
  
  other than that i am very into sports anime, mainly diamond no ace and haikyuu r/n but also others. other favourites of mine include: black rock shooter, gekkan shoujo nozaki-kun, hunter x hunter (2011), pmmm (as stated above), psycho pass and gurren lagann. i also have a myanimelist with a bunch of other stuff i've watched (the stuff i've put here is basically everything with a rating of 10)
  
  the first anime i watched was ginga densetsu weed when i was like… 10 or so lmao i found 3 episodes on the internet somewhere and watched them in the wrong order, then realised my mistake. then i forgot about anime for a couple of years until a couple of people (now my best friends) told me to watch hetalia. that was a time
- September 29, 2015 at 12:45 am #21202
  Tom
  Wishian
  black rock shooter
  
  YOU'RE AWSSOME
  Black Rock Shooter was so much fun. But such a mindscrew. I have so many crackpot unprovable theories about this series. :V
  
  Ngl I rly rly wanna run a mafia game and a PMMM based one has the potential to be a glorious mess. I've written a lot of stuff up and I'm so in love with the idea. ;-;
- September 29, 2015 at 2:22 am #21203
  Heron
  Wishian
  I'd be down for running a JoJo mafia sometime in the future, but only after I play a couple mafia games on here.
  
  PMMM was really good. Haven't watched it in a while, though.
- September 29, 2015 at 4:47 pm #21204
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  I'd be down for running a JoJo mafia sometime in the future, but only after I play a couple mafia games on here.
  
  PMMM was really good. Haven't watched it in a while, though.
  
  play mafiaaaa!!!!!
  
  ALSO DID SOMEONE SAY PMMM
  
  I think pmmm is one of the anime's that has stayed with me after all this time tbh. I've never rewatched it but I loved it SO MUCH i honestly just don't know how to describe it. I loved the pacing, the emotions, and how real and raw everyone was. All their motivations were so well written out and the graphics are amazing… anyways.
  I'd definitely say that while ep 1-2 are really good, It doesn't really captivate you until the end of the third ep. I think that's the moment where everyone just has that realization that this anime is so much more than what they were expecting.
  
  Also on the topic of other animes, i've seen klk brought up a few times. Overall, I like the series, but I do find the beginning especially weak; I really felt like I had to force myself to watch the first 10 or so episodes. The second half gets really good, but there were some parts that I felt could have been taken more seriously.
  
  Have I ever done my top 5 anime on this thread?
- September 29, 2015 at 5:14 pm #21205
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I'd be down for running a JoJo mafia sometime in the future, but only after I play a couple mafia games on here.
  
  I think a JoJo mafia would be really cool too, the only question is whether enough people will be interested…
- September 29, 2015 at 8:18 pm #21206
  Tom
  Wishian
  Have I ever done my top 5 anime on this thread?
  
  I don't think so and if you have I forgot so let's here them
  
  A community PMMMMarathon is such a good idea tbh. It's gotta be sometime we can all stay up for a few hours though. Maybe if we start a little earlier than the last movie night? (I'll wake myself up)
- September 30, 2015 at 5:23 am #21207
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  It's so vanilla, but +Anima was like my childhood. Did they finish it?
  
  I have to say that I don't remember! Let me google it.
  
  …Aaaand no, hasn't been updated since '05.
  
  wait, was that not the end of it? the back of the tenth book (the latest one, released in '05) says it's the final volume…
  I haven't read it in forever though so I can't remember what was going on, much less if/how it was wrapped up but I kind of want to revisit it because I love half-animal/transforming characters…
  
  what sites do you guys use to watch anime that's currently airing?? except for the old dubs they used to show on tv, I've never actually kept up with an anime as it comes out… all the subs I've watched have been on dvd/netflix/hulu (and those three-part youtube videos in the good ol' days) so I have no idea which sites are available or reliable or going to require me to do weird torrenting things I don't understand if I want to watch this before the season is over
- September 30, 2015 at 6:07 am #21208
  Tom
  Wishian
  It's basically drowning in ads and not super great, but I've actually always found everything I've wanted to watch on Anime Freak. I can link later.
- September 30, 2015 at 6:44 am #21209
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  Kissanime is the best anime site.
- September 30, 2015 at 12:39 pm #21210
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  Yeah, I use kissanime. I used to use gogoanime, but it kept shutting down and giving me viruses so u know
- October 5, 2015 at 9:43 pm #21211
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  apparently animefreak is where I watched the tales of the abyss anime, and I seem to remember it being okay (except for some episodes randomly not working at certain times), but the amount of ads it's giving me now is disconcerting… also how totally inaccurate the plot description for this show is ?_?
  
  but since I had an easy link I found what I was looking for and watched it there and then switched to kissanime and wow you're right the quality is so much better
  
  in entirely related news, the second season of noragami has started, so I will be screaming into the void all month
  
  I've also saved a link to durarara but I don't know when I'm going to start it… I intended to watch rwby and fma first but those might take me forever and I'm not sure I want to wait an entire forever
- October 5, 2015 at 10:37 pm #21212
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  I liked noragami, but ultimately I feel it would have been better if hiyori fought as well
  
  there were a lot of humour in it that I wasn't rly expecting, so that was nice…but some parts i felt were really bland and the ending did feel sorta tacked on… overall good though.
  
  I watched K: project! The animation wasn't the best, but I still really liked some of the fights, and there were some good characters. Excited for the sequel, K: RoK tho its gonna be hype. animation looks way better.
  
  Also owari is starting again hypee
- October 5, 2015 at 10:40 pm #21213
  Heron
  Wishian
  I've been thinking about watching Cowboy Bebop. I've heard good things about it.
- October 6, 2015 at 1:39 am #21214
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  I swear that tomorrow is the day I start Madoka Magica.
- October 6, 2015 at 1:41 am #21215
  Tom
  Wishian
  I swear that tomorrow is the day I start Madoka Magica.
  
  Can you please sign that in blood?
  (Or make a contract? *sways tail slowly*)
- October 6, 2015 at 1:44 am #21216
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  I swear that tomorrow is the day I start Madoka Magica.
  
  Can you please sign that in blood?
  (Or make a contract? *sways tail slowly*)
  
  …no
- October 6, 2015 at 1:46 am #21217
  Tom
  Wishian
  I swear that tomorrow is the day I start Madoka Magica.
  
  Can you please sign that in blood?
  (Or make a contract? *sways tail slowly*)
  
  …no
  
  You won't watch it.
- October 6, 2015 at 1:49 am #21218
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  I swear that tomorrow is the day I start Madoka Magica.
  
  ʷʰʸ ᵗʰᵉ fᵘͨᵏ ʸoᵘ ˡʸʸʸ'ⁿ, ʷʰʸ ʸoᵘ ᵃˡʷᵃʸˢ ˡʸʸʸ'ⁿ, ᵐᵐᵐᵐᵐᵐ oʰ ᵐʸ ᵍoᵈ ˢᵗop fᵘͨᵏ'ⁿ ˡʸʸʸ'ⁿ
- October 6, 2015 at 1:49 am #21219
  Tom
  Wishian
  ^ he raises a good point
- October 6, 2015 at 6:00 am #21220
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  I liked noragami, but ultimately I feel it would have been better if hiyori fought as well
  
  there were a lot of humour in it that I wasn't rly expecting, so that was nice…but some parts i felt were really bland and the ending did feel sorta tacked on… overall good though.
  
  I have to be That Guy who always pops up to say the manga is better, because the anime is one of those adaptations where they veered off from the manga's plot and made up a temporary ending (with the creator's input, but still). so it kind of was tacked on tbh, the anime timeline got rushed and partially messed up. when I finished it I was a little surprised that that was really the end (and then more surprised to see that that “end” wasn't in the manga at all)
  
  I wish hiyori could do more sux being the only human character. at least she gets to kick phantoms sometimes ~~and constantly beat yato up. once she suplexed him into the river for ignoring her. classic~~
- October 6, 2015 at 3:50 pm #21221
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  I ended up lying after all. I decided I'm gonna take the week off of anime and then watch PMMM this weekend when my friend who wants to watch at least a bit of it with me actually has time to.
- October 6, 2015 at 5:05 pm #21222
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  I ended up lying after all. I decided I'm gonna take the week off of anime and then watch PMMM this weekend when my friend who wants to watch at least a bit of it with me actually has time to.
- October 6, 2015 at 8:45 pm #21223
  Tom
  Wishian
  I ended up lying after all. I decided I'm gonna take the week off of anime and then watch PMMM this weekend when my friend who wants to watch at least a bit of it with me actually has time to.
  
  I totally called it .-.
  
  Anyone else considering jumping back on the group marathon bandwagon?
- October 7, 2015 at 1:42 am #21224
  lavender
  Wishian
  pmmm was good pls watch the rest of it it will make you cry maybe if you have emotions I mean I don't know you that well lmao
- October 7, 2015 at 4:03 am #21225
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I'm still hesitant about a group marathon, both because I'm super busy this week (and during the weekend because Thanksgiving) and because I feel like watching something I have so many feelings about with a bunch of people would be awkward and probably just descend into me screeching about Homura.
  
  As far as this season goes, I'll probably start watching One-Punch Man once I have the time. I've been interested in it for a while, and when the anime was first announced I was like “Oh, I should start reading the manga, and then hopefully I'll be up-to-date once the anime starts” but then I never got around to it. I guess instead I'll just watch the anime and then read the manga after it ends.
- October 7, 2015 at 5:41 am #21226
  Tom
  Wishian
  One-Punch Man is great. Unfortunately I've fallen quite far behind, because I've had great difficulty in finding a decent supplier online.
- October 7, 2015 at 5:29 pm #21227
  Teezy
  Wishian
  feel ball run
- October 7, 2015 at 6:57 pm #21228
  Heron
  Wishian
  feel ball run
  
  a relatable post
  gyro was the single most emotional death I've come across for any fictional character
  good job at making everyone cry araki
- October 7, 2015 at 10:05 pm #21229
  Teezy
  Wishian
  feel ball run
  
  a relatable post
  gyro was the single most emotional death I've come across for any fictional character
  good job at everyone cry araki
  
  Oh god yeah. Certainly didn't help that there was a certain somberness that pervaded throughout the entire of SBR.
  
  Though I think the part in Jojo that got to me the most was in part 6
  At the end when Emporio sees them. Jeez.
  
  Also the whole thing about 'a girl who feels betrayed by her father' and such
  That ruined me
  
  Also I was wondering what happened to Lucy after the events of part 7 and I guess she became a stuntwoman
- October 8, 2015 at 2:24 am #21230
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  feel ball run
  
  tfw no corpse parts
  
  Also I was wondering what happened to Lucy after the events of part 7 and I guess she became a stuntwoman
  
  Honestly, the only thing that could have improved Steel Ball Run is Lucy doing more sick parkour.
- October 11, 2015 at 2:43 am #21231
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  I've also saved a link to durarara but I don't know when I'm going to start it… I intended to watch rwby and fma first but those might take me forever and I'm not sure I want to wait an entire forever
  
  see the link I had saved was for hulu, because two weeks ago I searched netflix for durarara and they correctly stylized the name on the results page but didn't have the show… but now they just added it
  
  they knew I wanted it so they made it available. you're welcome guys
  
  anyway I'm gonna watch it in japanese (eventually) but I looked through the cast list and I know half the english VAs too… another one for the pile of dubs I want to check out just because of the voices but will take me forever to get to because I watch things so slowly ;;
- October 11, 2015 at 4:18 am #21232
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  Started watching Madoka Magica!
  
  …Unfortunately I can't continue past episode 3 tonight because my friend who really wants to watch episode 3 with me is making me wait.
  
  But the first two episodes were good!
- October 11, 2015 at 4:28 am #21233
  Tom
  Wishian
  Started watching Madoka Magica!
  
  …Unfortunately I can't continue past episode 3 tonight because my friend who really wants to watch episode 3 with me is making me wait.
  
  But the first two episodes were good!
  
  Hype hype hype!!!
  I hope you love episode 3 it's great.
- October 11, 2015 at 6:40 pm #21234
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  Started watching Madoka Magica!
  
  …Unfortunately I can't continue past episode 3 tonight because my friend who really wants to watch episode 3 with me is making me wait.
  
  But the first two episodes were good!
  
  Hype hype hype!!!
  I hope you love episode 3 it's great.
  
  DID SHE JUST FUCKING GET HER HEAD EATEN OFF?!
- October 11, 2015 at 6:45 pm #21235
  Lightning
  Wishian
  Started watching Madoka Magica!
  
  …Unfortunately I can't continue past episode 3 tonight because my friend who really wants to watch episode 3 with me is making me wait.
  
  But the first two episodes were good!
  
  Hype hype hype!!!
  I hope you love episode 3 it's great.
  
  DID SHE JUST FUCKING GET HER HEAD EATEN OFF?!
  
  Yes, she did.
  
  Enjoy the rest of the series.
- October 11, 2015 at 8:00 pm #21236
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  Started watching Madoka Magica!
  
  …Unfortunately I can't continue past episode 3 tonight because my friend who really wants to watch episode 3 with me is making me wait.
  
  But the first two episodes were good!
  
  Hype hype hype!!!
  I hope you love episode 3 it's great.
  
  DID SHE JUST FUCKING GET HER HEAD EATEN OFF?!
  
  Yes, she did.
  
  Enjoy the rest of the series.
  
  Wow this show got dark fast.
- October 11, 2015 at 8:12 pm #21237
  Tom
  Wishian
  Started watching Madoka Magica!
  
  …Unfortunately I can't continue past episode 3 tonight because my friend who really wants to watch episode 3 with me is making me wait.
  
  But the first two episodes were good!
  
  Hype hype hype!!!
  I hope you love episode 3 it's great.
  
  DID SHE JUST grapefruiting GET HER HEAD EATEN OFF?!
  
  Yes, she did.
  
  Enjoy the rest of the series.
  
  Lightning like, got my sentiment down-pat. This series is amazing.
- October 11, 2015 at 9:03 pm #21238
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Started watching Madoka Magica!
  
  …Unfortunately I can't continue past episode 3 tonight because my friend who really wants to watch episode 3 with me is making me wait.
  
  But the first two episodes were good!
  
  Hype hype hype!!!
  I hope you love episode 3 it's great.
  
  DID SHE JUST grapefruiting GET HER HEAD EATEN OFF?!
  
  Yes, she did.
  
  Enjoy the rest of the series.
  
  Lightning like, got my sentiment down-pat. This series is amazing.
  
  In all honesty, although the scene in question is often cited as a turning point in people's views on the series, I really don't see it as such. I mean, let's face it: character death is pretty vanilla. It's something we've all seen before. The parts of the show that are really soul-crushing come afterwards. I was actually spoiled for that scene going in, and it didn't impair my enjoyment at all because episode 3 is just the tip of the iceberg.
- October 11, 2015 at 9:19 pm #21239
  Tom
  Wishian
  Started watching Madoka Magica!
  
  …Unfortunately I can't continue past episode 3 tonight because my friend who really wants to watch episode 3 with me is making me wait.
  
  But the first two episodes were good!
  
  Hype hype hype!!!
  I hope you love episode 3 it's great.
  
  DID SHE JUST grapefruiting GET HER HEAD EATEN OFF?!
  
  Yes, she did.
  
  Enjoy the rest of the series.
  
  Lightning like, got my sentiment down-pat. This series is amazing.
  
  In all honesty, although the scene in question is often cited as a turning point in people's views on the series, I really don't see it as such. I mean, let's face it: character death is pretty vanilla. It's something we've all seen before. The parts of the show that are really soul-crushing come afterwards. I was actually spoiled for that scene going in, and it didn't impair my enjoyment at all because episode 3 is just the tip of the iceberg.
  
  I definitely agree with this to a point. There's a lot of heartbreak yet to come. I think much of the impact from episode 3 is just the suddenness and brutality of it. Mami is an extremely undeveloped main character of the series, who is written off in such a brutal way. Also when the series was being aired it was like, promoted as a 5 man band mahou shoujo anime. Before the deconstructive phase, having one of the 5 man band killed off 3 episodes in with virtually no character development was basically unheard of. From a mahou shoujo culture point of view this episode rocked my socks.
- October 12, 2015 at 3:51 am #21240
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I definitely agree with this to a point. There's a lot of heartbreak yet to come. I think much of the impact from episode 3 is just the suddenness and brutality of it. Mami is an extremely undeveloped main character of the series, who is written off in such a brutal way. Also when the series was being aired it was like, promoted as a 5 man band mahou shoujo anime. Before the deconstructive phase, having one of the 5 man band killed off 3 episodes in with virtually no character development was basically unheard of. From a mahou shoujo culture point of view this episode rocked my socks.
  
  That is true. I mean, I wasn't there when it originally aired, so I wouldn't know what it was like. I watched it the summer immediately after it finished, and I already knew enough by reputation that a death wasn't the most shocking thing to me.
  
  I still do think that an abrupt death is a very simple way to be “dark”, though. There are tons of other things, even within the first two episodes, that I would rather point out as what makes Madoka so unique and well-done.
- October 12, 2015 at 8:33 am #21241
  Tom
  Wishian
  I definitely agree with this to a point. There's a lot of heartbreak yet to come. I think much of the impact from episode 3 is just the suddenness and brutality of it. Mami is an extremely undeveloped main character of the series, who is written off in such a brutal way. Also when the series was being aired it was like, promoted as a 5 man band mahou shoujo anime. Before the deconstructive phase, having one of the 5 man band killed off 3 episodes in with virtually no character development was basically unheard of. From a mahou shoujo culture point of view this episode rocked my socks.
  
  That is true. I mean, I wasn't there when it originally aired, so I wouldn't know what it was like. I watched it the summer immediately after it finished, and I already knew enough by reputation that a death wasn't the most shocking thing to me.
  
  I still do think that an abrupt death is a very simple way to be “dark”, though. There are tons of other things, even within the first two episodes, that I would rather point out as what makes Madoka so unique and well-done.
  
  I totally agree in retrospect, there are elements of the first three episodes which are much more disturbing or dark or just downright brilliant than Mami's death. Personally, every single Madoka/Homura scene tugs at my heartstrings fiercely, every time I rewatch the series. There is a lot of depth in a lot of areas in the anime, which is what makes it so amazing.
  
  But with Mami's death, it wasn't the suddenness which got to me so much. It was how totally flawed Mami's character was. As soon as they established the positive and negative parts of her life, and only moments after we got an insight into how truly lonely she was, and how willing to help others just for the sake of helping them, she was gone. 5 man band shows are bordering on infamous for forcing character development onto every single one of the MCs, regardless of their ultimate fate. Irrespective of the shock value of Mami's death, and the fact that she died on principle, I was really shaken up by how under-developed she was. 😡
  
  Compare for example, the development of Sayaka and of Kyoko. I'm liable to fanboy for the rest of time, so I'll refrain from ranting about how much I love them, both individually and together. Sure, the conclusion of episode 9 is a horrific combo of everything that could possibly be heartbreaking (not just with Sayaka and Kyoko, but also Homura/Madoka, Kyubey being the biggest turd ever, the impending Walpurgisnacht, etc.). But I don't feel as though the deaths of Sayaka and Kyoko are as shocking. Despite the fact we're already expecting more bloodshed in the series, this episode left a massive hole in my heart. But actually, after the original heartbreak wore off, I found the deaths oddly satisfying. They had both reached the point in their character development which I was totally waiting for them to reach. It's a heaps poetic ending for them both and I loved it.
  
  am i just a terrible person
- October 12, 2015 at 2:02 pm #21242
  Teezy
  Wishian
  The part of Madoka that gets to me the most is
  the end with the space hug
  
  my tears
  
  I think ending was absolutely perfect. Had it ended on a straight up sad note it would've been just another grimdark series I think, though a very well written one. But ending on such a bittersweet and hopeful note really made the show something quite beautiful and special (and why I have two Madoka wallscrolls in my room a poster, I need more animu wall decoration diversity)
  
  Also tfw a very close friend of yours gets the two of you matching Homura and Madoka soul gem necklaces for your bday and it gets you all weepy.
  
  Also on a kind of related note:
  Watching Shin Sekai Yori again.
  Oh my god I really love that show, it's very, very interesting and a pleasant break from most dystopia shows in that the oppressive horrible government has very valid moral reasons for what they do. I'd really recommend giving it a watch, though bare in mind while watching that practically everything in the show is foreshadowing something and the monster rat episode that seems kinda fillery really isn't.
- October 12, 2015 at 3:00 pm #21243
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I totally agree in retrospect, there are elements of the first three episodes which are much more disturbing or dark or just downright brilliant than Mami's death. Personally, every single Madoka/Homura scene tugs at my heartstrings fiercely, every time I rewatch the series. There is a lot of depth in a lot of areas in the anime, which is what makes it so amazing.
  
  But with Mami's death, it wasn't the suddenness which got to me so much. It was how totally flawed Mami's character was. As soon as they established the positive and negative parts of her life, and only moments after we got an insight into how truly lonely she was, and how willing to help others just for the sake of helping them, she was gone. 5 man band shows are bordering on infamous for forcing character development onto every single one of the MCs, regardless of their ultimate fate. Irrespective of the shock value of Mami's death, and the fact that she died on principle, I was really shaken up by how under-developed she was. 😡
  
  Compare for example, the development of Sayaka and of Kyoko. I'm liable to fanboy for the rest of time, so I'll refrain from ranting about how much I love them, both individually and together. Sure, the conclusion of episode 9 is a horrific combo of everything that could possibly be heartbreaking (not just with Sayaka and Kyoko, but also Homura/Madoka, Kyubey being the biggest turd ever, the impending Walpurgisnacht, etc.). But I don't feel as though the deaths of Sayaka and Kyoko are as shocking. Despite the fact we're already expecting more bloodshed in the series, this episode left a massive hole in my heart. But actually, after the original heartbreak wore off, I found the deaths oddly satisfying. They had both reached the point in their character development which I was totally waiting for them to reach. It's a heaps poetic ending for them both and I loved it.
  
  am i just a terrible person
  
  I totally agree about every scene with Homura. It's more something you realize in retrospect, but there's so much there once you start to see it. Homura is my favourite character and I ship Madoka/Homura aggressively, so I always find something to be sad about whenever Homura is onscreen. And let's not forget the opening, which was foreshadowing episode 10 the entire time.
  
  I also really agree with you about Sayaka and Kyoko. I mean, “deconstruction” has kind of become a cliche in anime, so going in I was kind of expecting another good-but-not-great grimdark series, but the way it handled these things was so much better. The deaths aren't just there for shock value, or to show off how “dark” the show is. There is an element is genuine tragedy in them, since every character has a role in their own fates and they all feel so appropriate. That's part of why it succeeds at being so sad. Even Mami, who admittedly does fall a bit into the shock value category, gets a meaningful death showing off her loneliness and vulnerability.
  
  What I also like is how the deaths aren't just a “rocks fall, everyone dies” type situation. The characters are completely trapped from the second they form a contract. There's a sense of dread involved knowing that you're stuck in a situation where there is little to no chance for a happy ending (or in Madoka's case, that terrible things are happening to your friends and that you're powerless to stop them).
  
  The part of Madoka that gets to me the most is
  the end with the space hug
  
  my tears
  
  I think ending was absolutely perfect. Had it ended on a straight up sad note it would've been just another grimdark series I think, though a very well written one. But ending on such a bittersweet and hopeful note really made the show something quite beautiful and special (and why I have two Madoka wallscrolls in my room a poster, I need more animu wall decoration diversity)
  
  I agree with this too. The way it ends is another really good example of what I was saying above. It's not just dark for the sake of dark, but a really beautiful show that just happens to have dark elements.
- October 12, 2015 at 6:42 pm #21244
  Tom
  Wishian
  Adam you just said everything I wanted to say so eloquently. I think I'm going to print and frame your post so I can read it out every time I get excited about PMMM.
  
  The part of Madoka that gets to me the most is
  the end with the space hug
  
  my tears
  
  I think ending was absolutely perfect. Had it ended on a straight up sad note it would've been just another grimdark series I think, though a very well written one. But ending on such a bittersweet and hopeful note really made the show something quite beautiful and special (and why I have two Madoka wallscrolls in my room a poster, I need more animu wall decoration diversity)
  
  Also tfw a very close friend of yours gets the two of you matching Homura and Madoka soul gem necklaces for your bday and it gets you all weepy.
  
  Omg that present is totally amazing.
  
  Same here tbh. The space hug gets me every singe time, irrespective of how cheesy it is. Also in the new timeline, with the suggestions that Madoka is still watching over them… I am a massive crybaby for this show. It's really just too amazing. xD
  
  You're so right about this, as well…. it's so interesting how all of the MC endings have a tendency to be in twos except for Mami. Kyoko and Sakurai complement each other, as Homura and Madoka do. Mami is the only one who lacks that completion.
- October 12, 2015 at 10:55 pm #21245
  luna
  Wishian
  to jump right into the discussion
  
  i personally find pmmm as a tragedy more than a “grim dark spin on a classic anime trope”. all of the characters are doomed to death or almost scarring misfortune, and even when the protagonist changes it for good there's still an air of the story being unfinished and fake and even depressing at some times. pmmm left me very unsettled when i finished rebellion.
- October 12, 2015 at 11:03 pm #21246
  Heron
  Wishian
  I haven't watched PMMM in a few years, but I did think it was a very well-made series. I loved all the different animation styles they used for the witch barriers.
  
  I actually liked the ending a lot. I've read about Rebellion, but I haven't watched it yet. I know a lot of people were really upset about its effects on the overarching plot, and from the spoilers I've read, I'm not really sure how to feel about it.
- October 13, 2015 at 12:00 am #21247
  luna
  Wishian
  the animation for the witches' labyrinths are definitely very unique, i enjoyed them a lot. it felt nostalgic, but at the same time unfamiliar and uninviting.
- October 13, 2015 at 3:06 am #21248
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  I CRIED LIKE A TODDLER WHO JUST FELL OFF A 20 FOOT CLIFF WHEN I WATCHED THE ENDING OF PMMM
  
  cough what
- October 13, 2015 at 3:40 am #21249
  Tom
  Wishian
  I CRIED LIKE A TODDLER WHO JUST FELL OFF A 20 FOOT CLIFF WHEN I WATCHED THE ENDING OF PMMM
  
  cough what
  
  Me
  So so so me
  (Except better worded)
- October 13, 2015 at 3:44 am #21250
  Heron
  Wishian
  ~~I didn't cry at the PMMM ending.~~
  
  You guys know what other series is really, really good? Fullmetal Alchemist.
  One of these days, I'll get around to watching Brotherhood.
- October 13, 2015 at 3:45 am #21251
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I absolutely love the art style they use for the witches, too. It's very unique and absolutely gorgeous.
  
  Adam you just said everything I wanted to say so eloquently. I think I'm going to print and frame your post so I can read it out every time I get excited about PMMM.
  
  It's an honour. I spend a lot of time thinking of ways to arrange my gushing into more coherent formats.
  
  I actually liked the ending a lot. I've read about Rebellion, but I haven't watched it yet. I know a lot of people were really upset about its effects on the overarching plot, and from the spoilers I've read, I'm not really sure how to feel about it.
  
  I actually went to see Rebellion in the theatre and I have very mixed feelings about it. I really like the fundamental idea of what they were trying to do, but I have issues with the execution and the fact that they re-opened a story with a lot of closure. I really like that they focused on the more selfish aspects of Homura's personality, and how she's blinded by her devotion to Madoka and truly believes that what she wants is what Madoka wants (There's even a scene where she has a conversation with a version of Madoka that she made up in her head, and uses that to justify what she's doing), but it feels like they rushed that development and tried to make her too overtly villainous.
  
  I could go on and on about how Homura is a genuinely flawed character, but her heel turn is just a bit too much and makes too little sense. If it had just ended with Homura dying and finally being able to be with Madoka, and stayed as a standalone epilogue instead of an extention of the story, I would have liked it a lot better. The climax was like 10 minutes too long, too.
  
  But it's really gorgeous, too. Like, we've talked about how great the witches' labyrinths look, and those kind of visuals are just all over Rebellion. Really nice action scenes, too.
- October 13, 2015 at 3:53 am #21252
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  I haven't seen rebellion but i will.
  someday
  
  also i have to catch up on episodes 2 of so many animes right now lmao
- October 13, 2015 at 4:11 pm #21253
  luna
  Wishian
  tfw you completely forgot you weren't logged in and try to post a reply as a guest
  
  but i really recommend brotherhood, it's a masterpiece
- October 13, 2015 at 5:59 pm #21254
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  tfw you completely forgot you weren't logged in and try to post a reply as a guest
  
  but i really recommend brotherhood, it's a masterpiece
  
  Brotherhood is my favorite anime. I haven't seen the original yet though but I really want to.
  
  I'm exactly halfway between PMMM, I might finish it today, if not today then definitely tomorrow or Thursday.
- October 13, 2015 at 6:57 pm #21255
  Tom
  Wishian
  I'm exactly halfway between PMMM, I might finish it today, if not today then definitely tomorrow or Thursday.
  
  Yesssss then we can discuss the endless wall of spoilers stuff. xD
  I'm excited. :')
  
  tfw you completely forgot you weren't logged in and try to post a reply as a guest
  
  but i really recommend brotherhood, it's a masterpiece
  
  Brotherhood is so good I wasn't very keen on the original but they really pulled Brotherhood off beautifully.
- October 13, 2015 at 9:31 pm #21256
  luna
  Wishian
  brotherhood was the first anime i watched this year, then i started watching tons of other stuff right after. i don't think i've ever been this weebish since my attack on titan phase..
- October 13, 2015 at 11:47 pm #21257
  Addeh
  Wishian
  Bae and I recently watched all of Brotherhood…it's awesome a store in town just got a shipment of new things and they have keychains now!! not just brotherhood but a lot of anime. attack on titan, death note, fairy tail, and naruto. pretty awesome
- October 13, 2015 at 11:58 pm #21258
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  i don't think i've ever been this weebish since my attack on titan phase..
  
  we don't talk about that
- October 14, 2015 at 12:17 am #21259
  luna
  Wishian
  i don't think i've ever been this weebish since my attack on titan phase..
  
  we don't talk about that
  
  war flashbacks
- October 14, 2015 at 12:26 am #21260
  Heron
  Wishian
  I keep meaning to get caught up on the Attack on Titan manga, but I felt like
  the government takeover arc
  dragged on way too long, and I kind of lost interest after that.
- October 14, 2015 at 12:32 am #21261
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  I keep meaning to get caught up on the Attack on Titan manga, but I felt like
  the government takeover arc
  dragged on way too long, and I kind of lost interest after that.
  
  I stopped reading halfway through that, but apparently theyre back to fighting titans again
- October 14, 2015 at 12:34 am #21262
  Tom
  Wishian
  I keep meaning to get caught up on the Attack on Titan manga, but I felt like
  the government takeover arc
  dragged on way too long, and I kind of lost interest after that.
  
  It does drag on a bit, but the world building is worth it!! The ending of that arc is fantastic imo.
- October 14, 2015 at 12:35 am #21263
  Heron
  Wishian
  I keep meaning to get caught up on the Attack on Titan manga, but I felt like
  the government takeover arc
  dragged on way too long, and I kind of lost interest after that.
  
  I stopped reading halfway through that, but apparently theyre back to fighting titans again
  
  Huh. Might have to try picking it back up when I have time.
  
  I also want to start Fist of the North Star one of these days. I keep saying that I will, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. Same with Baoh, but that one's a lot shorter, so hopefully I'll be able to get to it soon.
- October 14, 2015 at 12:40 am #21264
  luna
  Wishian
  am i the only one who doesn't read the mangas, then watch the anime? i feel like it's “stick with one” for me. and i usually stick with watching because i pay attention way better.
  
  aka i've only watched the aot anime, and even then it's been like two-three years?
  
  and i also get ticked as heck to see almost unbelievable differences between the anime and the manga. blue exorcist, i'm looking at you
- October 14, 2015 at 1:02 am #21265
  Heron
  Wishian
  I haven't read Blue Exorcist since before the anime started. Is the anime any good?
- October 14, 2015 at 1:15 am #21266
  luna
  Wishian
  it is good, to be fair. i didn't read the manga, but from what i've read, blue exorcist branches off and ends WAY more differently. i'm not going to spoil it if any of you do plan to watch it, but like i said, it wraps up everything nicely?
- October 14, 2015 at 1:32 am #21267
  moss
  Wishian
  the only manga i read is detective conan. i'll read the chapters as they come out and then watch the anime episodes as they come out. for everything else i'll just watch something i'm interested in and then occasionally go and read the manga afterwards to continue the story (e.g. Wandering Son and Kuroko no Basuke. i intend to do this with Ookiku Furikabutte when i get around to it lmao)
  
  i also attempted to read the attack on titan manga after the anime and was still into it for a while but i also got tired & over it through that aforementioned arc. i think i dropped it after the chapter that revealed levi's real name
  
  … either that or i just heard that that happened and decided to read it and i had already dropped it? i actually don't remember anymore
- October 14, 2015 at 2:58 am #21268
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  I tend to watch the anime first and then read the manga. Mostly because I prefer visual mediums to written ones.
  
  So far the only one I've actually done that with is Tokyo Ghoul, but I'm planning on doing more in the future.
  
  Also PMMM didn't happen today.
- October 14, 2015 at 4:17 am #21269
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  i don't think i've ever been this weebish since my attack on titan phase..
  
  we don't talk about that
  
  war flashbacks
  
  I find it funny how “Attack on Titan phase” is now a thing. Like, the anime is now two years old and people are already looking back on it like that. It's weird seeing things progress like that.
  
  RE: Brotherhood vs. original FMA:
  The 2003 series was one of my first anime, so I'm pretty nostalgic for it, but I will admit that Brotherhood is the better series. I do think that there are a few scenes early on that the first series does better than Brotherhood, but since it's essentially incomplete Brotherhood wins due to just how much more fleshed out everything is. I actually only watched Brotherhood this past summer, since I had already read the manga and never got around to the anime, and I will admit I liked the ending a lot better when I didn't have to wait a month in between chapters.
  
  RE: Anime vs. Manga:
  I used to primarily watch anime, but nowadays I'm trying to get more into reading manga. I dunno, I guess I'm just picky about being familiar with the source material rather than just an adaptation, and I am getting much more comfortable with the difference in format. Obviously, there are cases where I end up watching the anime first, but I always try to make an effort to read the manga from the beginning.
  
  Plus, if you only follow anime you end up missing out on a lot of good stuff that just might not get animated, like post-Golden Age Berserk, JoJo beyond Part 3 ~~please prove me wrong, based David~~, 20th Century Boys, etc. etc. There's also the possibility of a bad adaptation, or long-running series that suffer from filler and inconsistent animation.
- October 14, 2015 at 6:39 am #21270
  Tom
  Wishian
  I haven't read Blue Exorcist since before the anime started. Is the anime any good?
  
  It does the usual anime thing. It's good fun but kind of trash, then it veers off in weird directions.
  
  Now the manga on the other hand. Omg the Ao no Exorcist manga. There is one reason to keep up with it but I have to spoiler it. xD
  
  True Cross Order vs. the Illuminati.
  
  I'm more of a manga enthusiast than anime enthusiast. I find with manga I kinda force myself to really get invested into a story. Whereas with anime, if the story slows down at all (which unfortunately a lot of manga adaptions do), I lose interest.
- October 14, 2015 at 1:38 pm #21271
  Teezy
  Wishian
  AoT's shoddy pacing really bums me out. I really enjoyed early AoT where the fundamental world building stuff is getting laid out, and I think the titans themselves are genuinely quite creepy as monsters and their designs play off the Uncanny Valley thing very nicely. But that pacing just kills it for me.
  
  re: Anime vs Manga
  I used to read a lot more manga than I do now, (Where I mostly watch anime) though I'm trying to get back into reading more manga. At the moment, however, JoJo's the only manga I keep up with.
  
  re: Weeb Phases
  I'm not sure how many of you are familiar with Elder Scrolls lore but I think weebery works very similar to how lycanthropy works in TES. That being:
  -You have a beast spirit living within you alongside your regular old human spirit
  -Barring an extremely obscure and difficult arcane ritual, you're not going to be able to rid yourself of your beast spirit
  -You have to learn how to walk the thin line between indulging the beast spirit too much and suppressing it too much.
  -If you indulge your beast too much it'll overtake you and you'll go completely feral and basically live your life as an animal.
  -If you suppress your beast too much it'll go on a horrible rampage when it manages to break free and will likely be able to overtake your human spirit
  -Once you die your beast spirit will literally drag you to the hunting grounds of the god of the hunt where you will spend eternity as one of his hounds
  
  After my middle school anime phase I was deeply, deeply ashamed and wanted to distance myself from it as much as possible. So for almost the entirety of my later adolescence I did a lot of, “I mean I like Serial Experiments Lain but overall I'm not crazy about anime…”
  And then I watched PMMM and the beast broke free. Now I cant get it under control at all. I've become a feral weeb.
  
  When I pass the catgirl inside me will come drag my spirit off to the Great Anime Con Beyond where I will carmeldance for eternity.
- October 14, 2015 at 3:14 pm #21272
  luna
  Wishian
  also aot's “dark gritty grim reality” view on life really genuinely overwhelmed me when i tried to rewatch it a couple of weeks ago. i guess i changed a lot and my taste in anime changed.
  
  but thumbs up to the fact none of the women are sexualized or remained flat and static in aot. keep up the good work, i guess
- October 14, 2015 at 7:52 pm #21273
  Tom
  Wishian
  AoT's shoddy pacing really bums me out. I really enjoyed early AoT where the fundamental world building stuff is getting laid out, and I think the titans themselves are genuinely quite creepy as monsters and their designs play off the Uncanny Valley thing very nicely. But that pacing just kills it for me.
  
  Oh man, this is so true. I'm a bit in love with the AoT world which is probably why I keep up with the manga loosely, but you're right, it's been a bit of a mess. It's a real shame that a monthly manga can't seem to keep on track. But oh well, I can hardly judge considering I'm still adddicted. xD
  
  And you're so right about the uncanny valley titan thing. I hadn't even thought about titans since learning what the uncanny valley is, but they're a really neat example of how to break it to your own advantage.
- October 14, 2015 at 11:43 pm #21274
  Teezy
  Wishian
  I've been rewatching Serial Experiments Lain.
  Still one of my favorites after all these years, I'd really recommend it. It's broody and surreal and the way it examines online identity is something I'm sure a lot of people here would be able to connect with.
- October 15, 2015 at 3:15 am #21275
  Heron
  Wishian
  Finally got around to reading Baoh!
  
  I thought it was pretty good, but how short it is really hurt it. It had a lot of potential, but just not enough time to develop the characters or really go much of anywhere with the plot. There's not much you can really do in only two volumes, but I enjoyed what it did accomplish.
  The similarities to JoJo are everywhere. The fights seemed like they'd fit right in with older JoJo. There was also a character whose facial expressions were REALLY reminiscent of Speedwagon's in Phantom Blood. You can definitely see the stage being set for Araki's later work.
  All in all, a pretty decent quick read, especially for Araki fans.
  
  Now to watch the OVA sometime soon…
- October 15, 2015 at 4:41 pm #21276
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  Are any of you guys watching anime this season? Theres actually quite a few good ones it looks like… and not just the popular ones like noragami and Owari
  
  idk right now I'm really enjoying K: return of Kings and Sakurako you guys should all watch them its fantastic
- October 15, 2015 at 5:25 pm #21277
  luna
  Wishian
  does fairy tail count? i'll be honest, i've only been watching aragoto and nagoya kessen-hen since both started this month. i've also been trying to catch up with kyoukai no kanata's movie.
- October 15, 2015 at 9:58 pm #21278
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  aragoto… might actually be the first anime I've ever watched as it airs? no dubs, no year-later english releases, no marathoning dvds or youtube videos, ~~just the cruel pain of waiting~~… weird
  
  anyway got the next manga volume (7), the contents of the noragami ovas make so much more sense when you put them where they belong in the timeline…… and it looks like I was right about my favorite characters getting sidelined again from here on out but the five pages of God Court made up for it omg (also the guide training scene, I really wanted them to get to talk more and now here we are. so proud)
  
  also on the anime vs. manga topic, I generally will stick with whichever format I discovered it in and only pick up the other if I'm really into it. though now that I think about it, a lot of the manga-only things I used to follow just didn't have anime adaptations, whereas I did check out (or start with) the anime for almost everything else I read, so I guess you could say I'm a little more into anime? if only because I feel like it's more accessible (what with so much of it being on tv/the internet and perhaps less of a niche thing… unless I'm just biased because I almost never read things online *shrug*)
- October 16, 2015 at 1:05 am #21279
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  IM FINALLY WATCHING THE REBELLION STORY I WILL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT
- October 16, 2015 at 2:15 am #21280
  Tom
  Wishian
  IM FINALLY WATCHING THE REBELLION STORY I WILL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT
  
  Hells yes I wanna see what you think
- October 16, 2015 at 3:29 am #21281
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  WHAT THE FUCK SLUHU WHAT WJAT WHAT THE FCKA WH AT WHTATA
- October 16, 2015 at 3:45 am #21282
  Tom
  Wishian
  WHAT THE grapefruit SLUHU WHAT WJAT WHAT THE FCKA WH AT WHTATA
  
  So…you..liked it?
- October 16, 2015 at 11:21 am #21283
  luna
  Wishian
  WHAT THE grapefruit SLUHU WHAT WJAT WHAT THE FCKA WH AT WHTATA
  
  So…you..liked it?
  
  i think that means yes
- October 16, 2015 at 11:29 am #21284
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  AKEMI HOMURAAAAA
- October 16, 2015 at 3:00 pm #21285
  luna
  Wishian
  thats definitely a yes
- October 16, 2015 at 7:35 pm #21286
  Tom
  Wishian
  WHAT THE grapefruit SLUHU WHAT WJAT WHAT THE FCKA WH AT WHTATA
  
  So…you..liked it?
  
  i think that means yes
  
  I actually had a very similar reaction. It's a combination of “yes”, and the feeling of one's heart exploding into a billion pieces..
- October 16, 2015 at 8:26 pm #21287
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  my twitter name is now Akuma Homura I loved it
- October 16, 2015 at 8:32 pm #21288
  Tom
  Wishian
  I can't think of anything mean to say. that is so so fantastic <333
- October 16, 2015 at 8:49 pm #21289
  Teezy
  Wishian
- October 16, 2015 at 8:55 pm #21290
  Heron
  Wishian
  this is the best post on warrior's wish
  
  Anyways, I'm probably going to finish watching the Persona 4 anime this month, if I have enough time.
- October 16, 2015 at 9:43 pm #21291
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Homura Did Nothing Wrong
  
  this is the best post on warrior's wish
  
  Yes. This day should be a national holiday.
  
  As for what I'm watching now… Well, I've fallen a bit behind on Ushio and Tora, but I'm planning on getting caught up today. I should also be able to get up-to-date on One-Punch Man this weekend. Those are the only two shows I'm watching this season so far, but I'm open to picking up more.
- October 17, 2015 at 8:17 pm #21292
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  I'm doing it. I'm finishing Madoka Magica today.
- October 17, 2015 at 8:22 pm #21293
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  how have you not finished it yet
- October 17, 2015 at 8:31 pm #21294
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  how have you not finished it yet
  
  Homework is a jerk
- October 17, 2015 at 8:39 pm #21295
  Tom
  Wishian
  I did literally nothing with my life if there was a new episode of PMMM… I stayed up all night for (and after) episode 12.
- October 17, 2015 at 9:05 pm #21296
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  I did literally nothing with my life if there was a new episode of PMMM… I stayed up all night for (and after) episode 12.
  
  That's dedication lol
  
  I feel like I don't like this series quite as much as you do… Don't get me wrong I like it a lot though.
- October 17, 2015 at 9:45 pm #21297
  Tom
  Wishian
  I did literally nothing with my life if there was a new episode of PMMM… I stayed up all night for (and after) episode 12.
  
  That's dedication lol
  
  I feel like I don't like this series quite as much as you do… Don't get me wrong I like it a lot though.
  
  I'll fight you :U
- October 17, 2015 at 10:24 pm #21298
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  …Now I'm crying
  
  I did literally nothing with my life if there was a new episode of PMMM… I stayed up all night for (and after) episode 12.
  
  That's dedication lol
  
  I feel like I don't like this series quite as much as you do… Don't get me wrong I like it a lot though.
  
  I'll fight you :U
  
  By like it a lot I mean like probably my third favorite anime now. There's no need to fight if we're all on the same side.
- October 17, 2015 at 11:00 pm #21299
  Tom
  Wishian
  …Now I'm crying
  
  I did literally nothing with my life if there was a new episode of PMMM… I stayed up all night for (and after) episode 12.
  
  That's dedication lol
  
  I feel like I don't like this series quite as much as you do… Don't get me wrong I like it a lot though.
  
  I'll fight you :U
  
  By like it a lot I mean like probably my third favorite anime now. There's no need to fight if we're all on the same side.
  
  Favourite or nothing bro
  
  Naw I'm glad you liked it a lot. xD
- October 18, 2015 at 5:06 pm #21300
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  link=topic=28.msg40777#msg40777 date=1445122804]
  
  …Now I'm crying
  
  I did literally nothing with my life if there was a new episode of PMMM… I stayed up all night for (and after) episode 12.
  
  That's dedication lol
  
  I feel like I don't like this series quite as much as you do… Don't get me wrong I like it a lot though.
  
  I'll fight you :U
  
  By like it a lot I mean like probably my third favorite anime now. There's no need to fight if we're all on the same side.
  
  Favourite or nothing bro
  
  Naw I'm glad you liked it a lot. xD
  
  I loved it. I'm gonna watch Rebellion today to finish it.
  
  I've heard mixed things about it from different people. My RL friends love the hell out of it, some of them like it even more than the series, but a lot of people I talk to online have more middle-ground opinions of it, so we'll see where I fall…
- October 18, 2015 at 5:16 pm #21301
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I feel like I don't like this series quite as much as you do… Don't get me wrong I like it a lot though.
  
  I'll fight you :U
  
  By like it a lot I mean like probably my third favorite anime now. There's no need to fight if we're all on the same side.
  
  As long as it's in your top five, we won't have to beat you up.
  
  ~~It's actually my third or fourth favourite, too.~~
  
  I loved it. I'm gonna watch Rebellion today to finish it.
  
  I've heard mixed things about it from different people. My RL friends love the hell out of it, some of them like it even more than the series, but a lot of people I talk to online have more middle-ground opinions of it, so we'll see where I fall…
  
  I'm very much one of those people in the middle. It's got tons of really great, very gorgeous scenes, and I really like the idea of what they were trying to do, but it's certain aspects of the execution/the third act that I have issues with.
  
  Also, One-Punch Man is somehow even better than I thought it would be.
- October 18, 2015 at 7:41 pm #21302
  Tom
  Wishian
  One-Punch Man is ridiculously good to start with!! Saitama and Genos are fantastic. Also the low-grade superheroes are consistently heaps entertaining. License-less Rider ftw.
  
  One thing I really love about OPM is that there isn't a crazy host of people with mad superpowers wandering around just 'cause. Even though it's completely over the top and satirical, most of the heroes have achieved their strength in an explainable way. Even though the explanations rarely line up with the powers. xD I don't know what I'm talking about. I just like it.
- October 18, 2015 at 8:53 pm #21303
  Teezy
  Wishian
  Ok ok re: Jojo
  There's this post I've seen going around that's like 'life lessons from each JoJo' and for Johnny they just put 'Don't be Johnny'
  
  Oh god it's making me so mad. Like Part 7 easily explores its themes the most in depth of any part and Johnny arguably had the most character development of the JoJos and just 'Don't be Johnny'
  Not 'You're capable of more than you think' or anything. Just 'Don't be Johnny.'
  
  It's gettin me in such a fightin mood
- October 18, 2015 at 9:18 pm #21304
  Heron
  Wishian
  I'm on mobile, so I can't quote right now, but Johnny is honestly one of my absolute favorite JoJo characters, and I like tons of characters from that series. I found him to be a super relatable character. Steel Ball Run in general really made me think about things differently, and had a pretty big impact on my life. I still try to re-read it every year. It feels like a lot of people I see on tumblr these days ignore the story, which is too bad, because I personally think SBR definitely had the strongest story out of all of JoJo so far.
  I also see a lot of hate for Giorno, which I really don't get. He's one of my favorite JoJos, but a lot of people seem to really hate him for some reason.
- October 18, 2015 at 9:37 pm #21305
  Teezy
  Wishian
  SBR's amazing. I'd say easily the most well-written part of JoJo. The only reason DiU is my fav rather than SBR is cause the interactions between Okuyasu, Josuke and Koichi reminded me a lot of my BFFs and me.
  
  Part 7's one of those works that leaves me with a certain sort of feeling in my chest when I finish it. I'm not quite sure how to describe the sensation but it's that feeling you get after you feel a lot of emotions. It's really very beautiful.
  The core cast of characters are all so well-written, Johnny's character development is very believable and well-done, and Gyro and Johnny's friendship is very, very poignant.
  Also Lucy Steel is probably my fav character in Jojo. Her or Josuke, it's a hard pick.
  
  Also re: Giorno
  I think people's issue with Giorno is that his character is more subtle than the other JoJos. Like Jonathan's so extremely noble, Joseph has that really lively trickster archetype thing going, Jotaro plays up the bad boy trope to an extreme degree (Though I love him most when I interpret him as a kid trying really hard to look cool, esp with how he mellows out after part 3), etc.
  Giorno is a relatively understated character, particularly with how he contrasts to the other chars in part 5. I mean the Passione introduction we get involves a man screaming about there being 4 cakes, some kid being godawful at math, a guy stabbing this kid in the face for being so bad at math, and another guy peeing in a teacup. All of this in the span of like 15 minutes. I think all this makes Giorno work very well as a character, though, since he so often plays the polite voice of reason in all this chaos.
- October 19, 2015 at 1:34 am #21306
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  RE: Johnny and SBR:
  I feel like the point of posts like that is be funny by seriously oversimplifying things, but it sounds like that person didn't even try. If I had to reduce Johnny's character development to a single lesson, I would go with “The journey is often more rewarding than the destination.”
  
  But yeah, I agree that Johnny's character arc is really well-written. Joseph is still my favourite JoJo because of how endlessly entertaining he is, but Johnny is definitely one of the best written characters in the series. I'm honestly kind of amazed at how good the writing in SBR is. It's incredible how Araki was able to put together such a serious and emotional story with mature themes, and still make it work with the general craziness of JoJo. Like, the main villain is the President of the United States and he explains his motives through talking about napkins, and this all makes complete sense and is actually one of my favourite villain monologues ever. I love it.
  
  Lucy also is another one of my favourite characters. Just behind Joseph/tied with Kira.
  
  RE: Giorno:
  I am admittedly one of those people that doesn't care for Giorno, but I certainly don't hate him. I just can't think of anything to say about him, really. With all of the other JoJos there's something about them that stands out to me or that I react very strongly to, but Giorno just feels like he gets overshadowed by the rest of the gang.
  
  I did kind of like him a bit early on, but it almost feels like Araki changed his mind about what he wanted to do with Part 5. After a certain point, it starts to feel like Buccellati is the protagonist and Giorno is just some guy who's tagging along because their goals coincide. I don't mind it, since I really like Buccellati, but it does kind of rob Giorno of opportunities for character development.
- October 19, 2015 at 2:13 am #21307
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  I absolutely love the art style they use for the witches, too. It's very unique and absolutely gorgeous.
  
  Adam you just said everything I wanted to say so eloquently. I think I'm going to print and frame your post so I can read it out every time I get excited about PMMM.
  
  It's an honour. I spend a lot of time thinking of ways to arrange my gushing into more coherent formats.
  
  I actually liked the ending a lot. I've read about Rebellion, but I haven't watched it yet. I know a lot of people were really upset about its effects on the overarching plot, and from the spoilers I've read, I'm not really sure how to feel about it.
  
  I actually went to see Rebellion in the theatre and I have very mixed feelings about it. I really like the fundamental idea of what they were trying to do, but I have issues with the execution and the fact that they re-opened a story with a lot of closure. I really like that they focused on the more selfish aspects of Homura's personality, and how she's blinded by her devotion to Madoka and truly believes that what she wants is what Madoka wants (There's even a scene where she has a conversation with a version of Madoka that she made up in her head, and uses that to justify what she's doing), but it feels like they rushed that development and tried to make her too overtly villainous.
  
  I could go on and on about how Homura is a genuinely flawed character, but her heel turn is just a bit too much and makes too little sense. If it had just ended with Homura dying and finally being able to be with Madoka, and stayed as a standalone epilogue instead of an extention of the story, I would have liked it a lot better. The climax was like 10 minutes too long, too.
  
  But it's really gorgeous, too. Like, we've talked about how great the witches' labyrinths look, and those kind of visuals are just all over Rebellion. Really nice action scenes, too.
  
  These were literally my exact thoughts. I just watched it now btw.
  
  I will say that the “cake” scene and the fight before it as well as the time fight scene are possibly my two favorite stand-alone scenes of the entire franchise though.
  
  If I were to rate the series a 9 or 10, the movie would probably be a 7 or 8.
- October 19, 2015 at 3:21 am #21308
  Tom
  Wishian
  If I were to rate the series a 9 or 10, the movie would probably be a 7 or 8.
  
  same tbh
  10 for the series, 8 for the movie
  Cool and very aesthetic but the execution wasn't as good
- October 19, 2015 at 4:00 am #21310
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  Nothing in the entire franchise made me happier than seeing all five of them fight together for once though.
- October 19, 2015 at 5:09 pm #21309
  luna
  Wishian
  a question i've been wanting to ask; what is your favorite genre of anime or manga?
- October 20, 2015 at 6:16 pm #21311
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  Today I am going to continue watching One Piece and start reading Mahou Tsukai no Yome.
- October 23, 2015 at 2:59 am #21312
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  to answer the genre question, I don't know if I have a favorite… though that might just be because I'm not into enough things for there to be a real pattern, or I just don't know what it's called
  
  but I have noticed that I rarely get invested in stories (anime, manga, or otherwise) that don't have some sort of fantasy or supernatural element to them? and I feel like most of the series I like would fall somewhere in between the typical shounen and shoujo labels, i.e. they include significant action/fight scenes but not ones that are 300 years long, and focus on character relationships/emotions/possibly romance but not to the exclusion of everything else (I think there is a word for this but I can't remember it)
  
  …I just realized why I love noragami so much
  
  anyway between those two I usually fall more on the shounen side of things, beyond that I'm too genre-illiterate to say lol
- October 23, 2015 at 3:02 am #21313
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  but I have noticed that I rarely get invested in stories (anime, manga, or otherwise) that don't have some sort of fantasy or supernatural element to them? and I feel like most of the series I like would fall somewhere in between the typical shounen and shoujo labels, i.e. they include significant action/fight scenes but not ones that are 300 years long, and focus on character relationships/emotions/possibly romance but not to the exclusion of everything else (I think there is a word for this but I can't remember it)
  
  this is literally me this is 100% like same this is me
- October 24, 2015 at 1:59 pm #21314
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
  
  JOJO PART 4 CONFIRMED
  
  Probably the best news to wake up to.
- October 24, 2015 at 2:13 pm #21315
  Teezy
  Wishian
  YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
  
  JOJO PART 4 CONFIRMED
  
  Probably the best news to wake up to.
  
  I've actually been crying like
  There are honest to god tears streaming down my face right now
  I feel like I have been scooped up and rescued from all the evils of the world
- October 24, 2015 at 4:50 pm #21316
  Heron
  Wishian
  YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
  
  JOJO PART 4 CONFIRMED
  
  Probably the best news to wake up to.
  
  HELL YEAH I AM SO HYPED RIGHT NOW
- October 24, 2015 at 10:22 pm #21317
  Tom
  Wishian
  Everyone who likes Hayao Miyazaki (read: everyone ever) should have a look at this quiz. I'll be so interested to see how you all go.
  
  [member=239]Graystripe[/member] for good measure
- October 25, 2015 at 4:21 am #21318
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  link=topic=28.msg43085#msg43085 date=1445725341]
  Everyone who likes Hayao Miyazaki (read: everyone ever) should have a look at this quiz. I'll be so interested to see how you all go.
  
  [member=239]Graystripe[/member] for good measure
  
  What is this
- October 25, 2015 at 4:25 am #21319
  Tom
  Wishian
  link=topic=28.msg43085#msg43085 date=1445725341]
  Everyone who likes Hayao Miyazaki (read: everyone ever) should have a look at this quiz. I'll be so interested to see how you all go.
  
  [member=239]Graystripe[/member] for good measure
  
  What is this
  
  How did you go? How many Miyazaki films have you really soon?
- October 25, 2015 at 7:01 am #21320
  Howl
  Wishian
  link=topic=28.msg43085#msg43085 date=1445725341]
  Everyone who likes Hayao Miyazaki (read: everyone ever) should have a look at this quiz. I'll be so interested to see how you all go.
  
  [member=239]Graystripe[/member] for good measure
  
  i feel like such a scrub
  
  [member=250]rudy[/member] your av and sig make me so happy
  
  anyways um. out of the currently running stuff i've been watching noragami, owari no seraph and one punch man
  
  they're pretty good
- October 25, 2015 at 7:08 am #21321
  Tom
  Wishian
  link=topic=28.msg43085#msg43085 date=1445725341]
  Everyone who likes Hayao Miyazaki (read: everyone ever) should have a look at this quiz. I'll be so interested to see how you all go.
  
  [member=239]Graystripe[/member] for good measure
  
  i feel like such a scrub
  
  [member=250]rudy[/member] your av and sig make me so happy
  
  anyways um. out of the currently running stuff i've been watching noragami, owari no seraph and one punch man
  
  they're pretty good
  
  I probably should have posted somewhere, lmao xD
  
  all of them are fake titles. they're either titles inspired by actual Miyazaki films, or just titles in the style of Miyazaki film titles. x3
  
  are you enjoying One-punch Man!?
- October 25, 2015 at 8:12 am #21322
  Howl
  Wishian
  link=topic=28.msg43259#msg43259 date=1445756889]I probably should have posted somewhere, lmao xD
  
  all of them are fake titles. they're either titles inspired by actual Miyazaki films, or just titles in the style of Miyazaki film titles. x3
  
  are you enjoying One-punch Man!?
  
  i know lol it was a joke mostly… tho i couldn't even figure out what most of the names were a play on
  
  it is very. unique. i don't know anything about the original comic so i went into it blind. the animation is very good, which is… surprising considering it doesn't seem to be very serious most of the time. overall it's not the kind of thing i would normally watch but it's certainly well done
- October 25, 2015 at 8:16 am #21323
  Tom
  Wishian
  i know lol it was a joke mostly… tho i couldn't even figure out what most of the names were a play on
  
  it is very. unique. i don't know anything about the original comic so i went into it blind. the animation is very good, which is… surprising considering it doesn't seem to be very serious most of the time. overall it's not the kind of thing i would normally watch but it's certainly well done
  
  That's awesome
  I read the manga for a while, but it became really hard to find a reliable source for a while so I ended up phasing out of it a bit.. It's really fantastic, but the story is a little messy. It'd be nice whether the anime makes changes to keep it a bit more straight-forward.
  
  You're so right though, for what it is (satirical shounen series I guess), it's so much better than you'd expect at a first glance.
- October 26, 2015 at 5:49 pm #21324
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  I'm going to watch K-on! soon I've decided
  
  試験の後で、僕はK-On!を見ようと思っているよ
- October 27, 2015 at 10:53 am #21325
  Wolfie
  Wishian
  I'm going to watch K-on! soon I've decided
  
  試験の後で、僕はK-On!を見ようと思っているよ
  
  I watched a few episodes and it's a pretty cute anime, it reminds me of lucky star in that sort of cuteness, which also means that I can only watch so much of it at a time. I never did finish watching it
  
  I can never remember their names for the life of me though. It ends of being Mio, eyebrows chick, main character, pushy girl that looks like the main character with a headband.
- October 28, 2015 at 12:27 pm #21326
  luna
  Wishian
  link=topic=28.msg43085#msg43085 date=1445725341]
  Everyone who likes Hayao Miyazaki (read: everyone ever) should have a look at this quiz. I'll be so interested to see how you all go.
  
  [member=239]Graystripe[/member] for good measure
  
  i feel like such a scrub
  
  [member=250]rudy[/member] your av and sig make me so happy
  
  anyways um. out of the currently running stuff i've been watching noragami, owari no seraph and one punch man
  
  they're pretty good
  
  super late but.. yuu is my son
- October 30, 2015 at 11:46 am #21327
  Tom
  Wishian
  Tfw your friend is flicking through TV channels and one of them is randomly playing episode 9 of Puella Magi Madoka Magica and he's like what the fuck and you're like ye
- October 30, 2015 at 2:23 pm #21328
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  K-On! was great i love it so cute
- October 31, 2015 at 3:48 am #21329
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  hello its me again im watching a weird anime its kind of loli and not what i was expecting there are also many tits everywhere i don't like this kind of anime
- October 31, 2015 at 3:50 am #21330
  Tom
  Wishian
  euck that sounds kinda awful ._ what's the name?
- October 31, 2015 at 3:50 am #21331
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  mahou sensou
- October 31, 2015 at 4:03 am #21332
  Tom
  Wishian
  ~~brb watching it~~
- October 31, 2015 at 6:07 am #21333
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  there are too many sister complexes this is weird
- October 31, 2015 at 6:08 am #21334
  Tom
  Wishian
  Are you still watching mahou sensou?
- October 31, 2015 at 3:00 pm #21335
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Honestly, he could be watching any number of animes.
- October 31, 2015 at 3:04 pm #21336
  Heron
  Wishian
  Finished watching Persona 4 The Animation. It was actually really good! I really enjoyed it.
- October 31, 2015 at 3:35 pm #21337
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  I have two episodes left lmao
- October 31, 2015 at 4:18 pm #21338
  Teezy
  Wishian
  Hey in the spirit of Halloween I recommend Boogiepop Phantom to all of you.
  Plot:
  I don't want to give too much away but basically a pillar of light suddenly appears in the night and the series follows the strange stuff that starts to happen to the high school kids who saw the light, as well as mysterious disappearances which are being blamed on an urban legend called Boogiepop.
  It reminds me of Paranoia Agent in a lot of ways and I quite enjoyed it.
  
  Also I really like the OP.
  
  Serial Experiments Lain and Shin Sekai Yori also both have a decent deal of spookiness to them, but I've recommended them before.
- October 31, 2015 at 4:20 pm #21339
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  that was the weirdest ending wtf
- October 31, 2015 at 4:34 pm #21340
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Hey in the spirit of Halloween I recommend Boogiepop Phantom to all of you.
  
  This has been on my radar for a while now, but I never got around to it. This might be the push I needed to get started on it… eventually. I'm bad at organizing my free time.
  
  It reminds me of Paranoia Agent in a lot of ways and I quite enjoyed it.
  
  I'm just going to hijack this and say that Paranoia Agent gets an incredibly strong recommendation from me. It's one of my absolute favourites. Really disturbing and intriguing with a very strong central message. It's a bit uneven, but the best episodes are absolutely fantastic, and even the weaker ones are still worth watching.
- October 31, 2015 at 8:12 pm #21341
  Tom
  Wishian
  link=topic=28.msg45282#msg45282 date=1446303657]
  Honestly, he could be watching any number of animes.
  
  This is a very good point.. xD
- October 31, 2015 at 8:47 pm #21342
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  I WATCH TOO MUCH ANIME OK
  mahou sensou was terrible dont watch it
- October 31, 2015 at 8:57 pm #21343
  Tom
  Wishian
  movie night = mahou sensou
- October 31, 2015 at 9:05 pm #21344
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  please don't I'll give you way better anime to watch
- October 31, 2015 at 9:16 pm #21345
  Tom
  Wishian
  Slanderman (Scary) wrote:
  
  movie night = mahou sensousorry it's locked in (:
  
  nah we should have anime nights sometime and watch good anime (like w/ jojo last week)
- October 31, 2015 at 11:07 pm #21346
  Howl
  Wishian
  i missed an anime night?
  
  ((
- October 31, 2015 at 11:48 pm #21347
  Tom
  Wishian
  it was kinda an impromptu thing :ccc
  plan is superhero movie night next week
  how aboutttt on the 14th we do anime?
- November 1, 2015 at 4:21 pm #21348
  moss
  Wishian
  im dyinggggg the detective conan scanlation scene is literally dead and apparently one of my favorite characters who hasn't appeared for over a year is in the new case!!!! and i still don't even know what the solution to the previous case is bc there hasn't been an english translated chapter in weeks and it stopped in the middle //
- November 1, 2015 at 11:37 pm #21349
  lavender
  Wishian
  WATCHING COWBOY BEBOP FOR THE FIRST TIME
  I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS
- November 2, 2015 at 1:39 am #21350
  Tom
  Wishian
  I love cheetah!
  
  Just casually annoying everyone (: (:
  
  How would an anime night on the 14th go?? Probably at 6pm EST if that's ok
- November 3, 2015 at 9:27 pm #21351
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  I started watching One Piece again. I'm almost done with the Arabasta arc.
  
  Also I gave One Punch Man a second chance. I'm only three episodes in, so not quite up to date, but I like it so far!
- November 4, 2015 at 2:44 am #21352
  Wolfie
  Wishian
  Serial Experiments Lain
  
  Oh I watched this one, but when describing it to others, I always say it's like the script of a news ancor, a religious fanatic tv show, a horror show and a “deep” anime were all walking down the hallway, and they collided at the four way intersection. Instead of figuring out who's is who's, they just went “let's just write an anime out of this!” and Serial Experiments Lain was born. Or at least, that's the vibe it gets from me haha.
  
  This summer I was actually able to sit down and wach a lot of anime since I had my wisdom teeth removed. I took a few days off work and didn't feel up to doing much else. Plus I planned to do not much else but eat pudding and watch anime for a whole month before the ordeal. Even after I still watch more and actually finished some things.
  I finished
  -Soul Eater
  -OHSHC
  -Claymore
  -Magica Madoka to episode nine
  -First 24 episodes of Fairy Tail
  I end up reading a lot more manga than watching anime
  
  WATCHING COWBOY BEBOP FOR THE FIRST TIME
  I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS
  
  Ahh I love this anime! It's been so long since I watched it though. I think the last time I saw it was five years ago. It seems to be enjoying a slight revival with people for some reason though which makes me happy.
  
  im dyinggggg the detective conan scanlation scene is literally dead and apparently one of my favorite characters who hasn't appeared for over a year is in the new case!!!! and i still don't even know what the solution to the previous case is bc there hasn't been an english translated chapter in weeks and it stopped in the middle //
  
  Do you know whether or not they're still making the books. I am more of a book reader than a scanlation reader, but I only buy the books if they are on sale and need more books for the deal or else they would cost my sister and I a small fortune there is so many of them. The most recent one I have in the 50's so I'm way out of the loop.
- November 4, 2015 at 3:23 am #21353
  moss
  Wishian
  im dyinggggg the detective conan scanlation scene is literally dead and apparently one of my favorite characters who hasn't appeared for over a year is in the new case!!!! and i still don't even know what the solution to the previous case is bc there hasn't been an english translated chapter in weeks and it stopped in the middle //
  
  Do you know whether or not they're still making the books. I am more of a book reader than a scanlation reader, but I only buy the books if they are on sale and need more books for the deal or else they would cost my sister and I a small fortune there is so many of them. The most recent one I have in the 50's so I'm way out of the loop.
  
  viz is still publishing the manga but they are wayyy behind. 56 is the most recent one published in english but japan is up to 88 volumes
  
  i decided to look at the spoilers for the new case anyway since there's some plot related details in it and i love amuro tooru a Lot
  me: *makes quiet screaming noise*
- November 4, 2015 at 7:44 am #21354
  Tom
  Wishian
  I started watching One Piece again. I'm almost done with the Arabasta arc.
  
  Also I gave One Punch Man a second chance. I'm only three episodes in, so not quite up to date, but I like it so far!
  
  i love cheetah !!
  
  lmk once you finish alabasta. i wanna see what you think.
- November 4, 2015 at 6:08 pm #21355
  amberstripe
  Wishian
  I just recently finished watching Kill la Kill, and am once again sad that I waited so long to watch it. Wow, that's a good anime.
  
  Now I'm diving headfirst into sports anime hell, starting with Haikyuu!!
- November 4, 2015 at 10:02 pm #21356
  moss
  Wishian
  yesssss sports anime hell
  
  actually i need to watch the last couple episodes of haikyuu still
  
  as for other sports anime if you continue in this hell i definitely recommend Ookiku Furikabutte it's my fave
- November 5, 2015 at 1:03 am #21357
  amberstripe
  Wishian
  yesssss sports anime hell
  
  actually i need to watch the last couple episodes of haikyuu still
  
  as for other sports anime if you continue in this hell i definitely recommend Ookiku Furikabutte it's my fave
  
  I'll note it down! Right now I've also promised people I'll watch Kurokoro no Basuke and Yowamushi Pedal, so that'll keep me busy a while @.@
- November 5, 2015 at 1:17 am #21358
  moss
  Wishian
  so many sport anime so little time
  
  also
  
  [tumblr]http://mathicorn.tumblr.com/post/89914272243/furyfur-the-knoxious-what-the-fuck-is-sports[/tumblr]
- November 5, 2015 at 2:06 pm #21359
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  The One Piece Arabasta Arc was great.
- November 5, 2015 at 6:12 pm #21360
  Tom
  Wishian
  The One Piece Arabasta Arc was great.
  
  i love cheetah
  WOOO! i'my glad you liked it
- November 6, 2015 at 3:04 am #21361
  lavender
  Wishian
  The One Piece Arabasta Arc was great.
  
  indeed ;0;
- November 6, 2015 at 7:46 am #21362
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  I finally started durarara, this ending song transports me directly back to the 90s
  
  but omg I'm only two episodes in and I already dig it. even if I can only keep about four of the characters straight
  
  also the other night I searched out the busou renkin anime… I think I watched it a long time ago, but now that I'm older and ~~nerdier~~ wiser I recognize most of the VAs and wanted to hear what it sounded like
  conclusion 1: jun fukuyama is in everything and I don't know how I'd never heard his name until this year
  conclusion 2: please never watch the busou renkin dub. my amusement at hearing hubert oswell's voice in an anime did not make the rest of it worthwhile. it cannot be made worthwhile
- November 6, 2015 at 7:53 am #21363
  Tom
  Wishian
  I finally started durarara, this ending song transports me directly back to the 90s
  
  but omg I'm only two episodes in and I already dig it. even if I can only keep about four of the characters straight
  
  durarara!! is flawless, and so stylish!! imo it's hard not to get drawn into it, even though the storytelling is a little confusing. trust me, it gets easier over time…
  and the whole thing is set up in a way that if you fully understand the characters fully at the start, there are things that could be spoiled :0
- November 6, 2015 at 5:53 pm #21364
  amberstripe
  Wishian
  Durarara is amazing!! I don't honestly remember a huge amount of it cause I binge watched it in the middle of a depressive episode, so I should probably re-watch it.
  
  Side note, I'm actually going to Japan and being a total nerd there in June. So people should give me anime reccs to watch before I go .3.
- November 6, 2015 at 7:44 pm #21365
  Tom
  Wishian
  have you seen Baccano! as well, amber?
- November 6, 2015 at 8:46 pm #21366
  Howl
  Wishian
  durarara is my jam… unfortunately i haven't been caught up on the newest season because of reasons but it's a series i would recommend to anyone
  
  also i have yet to finish any sports anime but yowamushi pedal is my favorite of the bunch out of what i have seen
- November 6, 2015 at 8:59 pm #21367
  amberstripe
  Wishian
  have you seen Baccano! as well, amber?
  
  I have not! o3o
- November 6, 2015 at 9:02 pm #21368
  Tom
  Wishian
  have you seen Baccano! as well, amber?
  
  I have not! o3o
  
  check it out!!!! anyone who likes durarara!! will probably like baccano!. and everyone likes durarara!!, ergo everyone loves baccano!
- November 6, 2015 at 11:31 pm #21369
  Teezy
  Wishian
  I loved Baccano!
  I should rewatch it. It's been so long.
- November 6, 2015 at 11:53 pm #21370
  Tom
  Wishian
  I loved Baccano!
  I should rewatch it. It's been so long.
  
  same here actually…
  
  i'm kinda wondering if we could do a group anime session and start up baccano!
- November 7, 2015 at 12:24 am #21371
  Teezy
  Wishian
  I loved Baccano!
  I should rewatch it. It's been so long.
  
  same here actually…
  
  i'm kinda wondering if we could do a group anime session and start up baccano!
  
  I don't think I can do one tonight but I might be able to do tomm. (Depending if I get an innawoods venture going or not.)
- November 7, 2015 at 12:28 am #21372
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  also the other night I searched out the busou renkin anime… I think I watched it a long time ago, but now that I'm older and ~~nerdier~~ wiser I recognize most of the VAs and wanted to hear what it sounded like
  conclusion 1: jun fukuyama is in everything and I don't know how I'd never heard his name until this year
  conclusion 2: please never watch the busou renkin dub. my amusement at hearing hubert oswell's voice in an anime did not make the rest of it worthwhile. it cannot be made worthwhile
  
  I'm getting to the point where I'm starting to recognize a lot of VAs in stuff, too. I probably should have brought this up earlier, but I'm definitely recognizing a lot of voices in One-Punch Man, especially VAs who have also been in JoJo. Like, Carnage Kabuto is voiced by old Joseph, Hammerhead is voiced by Okuyasu (Who also voiced Knuckle in HxH), and the mosquito girl from episode 2 was Jolyne. I didn't notice at first, but it also looks like Sonic has the same voice actor as Johnny.
  
  i'm kinda wondering if we could do a group anime session and start up baccano!
  
  I'm down. If we ever do get around to anime night, Baccano! is a great place to start.
- November 7, 2015 at 12:34 am #21373
  Tom
  Wishian
  maybe tomorrow, depending on how the interest swings? otherwise the 14th is kinda taken, but we could look at the 21st?
- November 7, 2015 at 5:19 am #21374
  moss
  Wishian
  i was just gonna make a quick lil post of a video of an anime opening and make you all watch it but apparently there is not a SINGLE video of it out there on the internet?? i can find multiple sources for like the catalan and german versions of it but not the original?? life is so sad this opening is so good i wanted to be Funny
- November 8, 2015 at 7:58 am #21375
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  I'm glad for how closely aragoto has been following the manga but?? they left out half of kazuma's backstory??? this is exactly what I was worried they'd do I feel so betrayed
  
  durarara!! is flawless, and so stylish!! imo it's hard not to get drawn into it, even though the storytelling is a little confusing. trust me, it gets easier over time…
  and the whole thing is set up in a way that if you fully understand the characters fully at the start, there are things that could be spoiled :0
  
  I'm already curious about the structure because it's like
  episode 1: some weird stuff happens
  episode 2: episode 1, but with explanatory narration!
  
  mostly it's a little odd for me because I think everything else I've been into lately has a pretty small cast, and then drrr already has a bunch of characters in the first two episodes… I trust I will learn them all in due time but for now I've already forgotten all but three names lol
  
  I'm getting to the point where I'm starting to recognize a lot of VAs in stuff, too. I probably should have brought this up earlier, but I'm definitely recognizing a lot of voices in One-Punch Man, especially VAs who have also been in JoJo. Like, Carnage Kabuto is voiced by old Joseph, Hammerhead is voiced by Okuyasu (Who also voiced Knuckle in HxH), and the mosquito girl from episode 2 was Jolyne. I didn't notice at first, but it also looks like Sonic has the same voice actor as Johnny.
  
  it's just so strange and slightly miraculous to get to this point and look something up and realize you've actually been listening to a voice you know??
  
  the more I listen around, I'm not surprised I never recognize jun fukuyama because I know him mostly from noragami and I guess that role is just a deeper voice than he usually plays, but then like… I got halfway through tales of hearts before I realized hiroshi kamiya is in it and he doesn't even sound any different ;(
  ~~durarara is just the continuation of me half-accidentally watching everything miyuki sawashiro is in~~
- November 8, 2015 at 8:34 am #21376
  Tom
  Wishian
  durarara!! is flawless, and so stylish!! imo it's hard not to get drawn into it, even though the storytelling is a little confusing. trust me, it gets easier over time…
  and the whole thing is set up in a way that if you fully understand the characters fully at the start, there are things that could be spoiled :0
  
  I'm already curious about the structure because it's like
  episode 1: some weird stuff happens
  episode 2: episode 1, but with explanatory narration!
  
  mostly it's a little odd for me because I think everything else I've been into lately has a pretty small cast, and then drrr already has a bunch of characters in the first two episodes… I trust I will learn them all in due time but for now I've already forgotten all but three names lol
  
  exactly, yeah xD
  it's really odd but it picks up later on, too.
  
  and the great thing about durarara!! is that you can get away with only really focusing on a few major characters, and taking them at face value. reading into what's going on and getting to know the more minor characters is helpful and all, but it's really fun just going along with the ride. x3
- November 10, 2015 at 7:19 pm #21377
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  Alright!
  
  I got to episode 152 of One Piece before taking another break. Wow, this show is really getting interesting. The world building is getting incredible. There are a crap load of flaws in this show but the good parts are so good that it's still one of my favorite anime series.
  
  Anyway, I'm watching Durarara!! now. I'm only five episodes in, but I really like it so far! It's incredibly intriguing.
- November 12, 2015 at 3:24 am #21378
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Well, I finished Franken Fran. It took me a while, since I was only reading one or two chapter at a time, and I actually stopped reading for a while and only picked it up again in the weeks leading up to Halloween. I find it kind of odd that it ended where it did, since it seemed like the author was kind of on roll when she decided to stop. It didn't really seem to be winding down at all, although I guess that's probably because it's completely episodic.
  
  I have to say, the Sentinel chapters were probably one of my favourite takes on superheroes in any media. Each chapter takes the concept in such a weird and unexpected direction, and I kind of wish there was more.
  
  As for what manga I'm going to be reading next, I'll probably start My Hero Academia at some point, since I've heard it's good and it's apparently going to be getting an anime next year. Might as well get started before there's too much of a backlog.
  
  By the time I'm done with that, the One-Punch Man anime will probably have finished, so I'll move on to the manga. And then after that, it will probably be either Kaiji or Monster.
- November 20, 2015 at 10:29 pm #21379
  moss
  Wishian
  the new digimon adventure tri is on crunchyroll today o: i wonder if it's good omg… i'll probably watch it later
  
  i also started watching hunter x hunter (finally) the past couple of days
- November 20, 2015 at 10:48 pm #21380
  Tom
  Wishian
  the new digimon adventure tri is on crunchyroll today o: i wonder if it's good omg… i'll probably watch it later
  
  i also started watching hunter x hunter (finally) the past couple of days
  
  i love this post so much
  must watch tri….
  
  also welcome to hxh fan-ness, how are you enjoying it so far? ^^
- November 21, 2015 at 8:00 pm #21381
  moss
  Wishian
  T.K. is wearing a fedora in tri…… who is responsible for this
  
  why
  
  he's a hipster lmao
  
  also welcome to hxh fan-ness, how are you enjoying it so far? ^^
  
  i've watched like… 3 or 4 episodes i think but it's enjoyable so far i guess lol
- November 21, 2015 at 8:11 pm #21382
  Tom
  Wishian
  oh no.. t.k. used to be so cool i wonder if i could like, hold a piece of paper over the fedora the entire time maybe? xD
- November 25, 2015 at 5:01 am #21383
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  YOOOOOO apparently in the newest chapter of Berserk, they finally get off the boat. This is actually a big deal, it's literally been years. Almost a decade, I think.
  
  Miura seems to have fully committed to a regular schedule, and things are slowly but surely moving forward. I'm happy.
  
  ~~Your move, Togashi.~~
- November 25, 2015 at 5:18 am #21384
  Tom
  Wishian
  ~~Your move, Togashi.~~
  
  ~~same~~
  
  that's great for berserk!! i remember you mentioning the frustratingly long boating previously, lol. hope the pace picks up
- November 25, 2015 at 6:21 am #21385
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  ~~Your move, Togashi.~~
  
  ~~same~~
  
  ~~If Miura can stop playing Idolm@ster long enough to get his characters off a boat, you can stop playing Dragon Quest long enough to get yours on one.~~
  
  that's great for berserk!! i remember you mentioning the frustratingly long boating previously, lol. hope the pace picks up
  
  Honestly, although I like boat jokes as much as the next guy, I don't really find it as egregious as some people do. Sure, when you look at how long ago the chapter where they get on the boat was published it sounds ridiculous, but people act like we were treated to 30 volumes of Guts sitting on a boat. The reality was more like ~70 chapters, the majority of which focused on characters that weren't on the boat. Even the chapters on the boat tended to involve character development or fighting sea monsters. Although maybe that's because I only got into Berserk like two years ago, instead of before they got on the boat…
  
  That being said, the pinnacle of the series is still the Golden Age and Conviction arcs, and I can't see that changing soon.
- November 25, 2015 at 11:17 am #21386
  Tom
  Wishian
  It should be interesting.. to use hxh as a comparison, i think the chimera ant arc is an absolute masterpiece.. but i feel like if it came out of hiatus and really got going again, the future plots have at least enough potential (at least enough world-building) to blow the chimera ant arc out of the water.
  
  it would be hard to make a series float with just boat puns… but oh buoy. i woodn't go there. that said, if i was writing a story about people on a boat i would still seas the opportunity. especially if my fans wanted it. more often than knot, i drown under pier pressure…
- November 26, 2015 at 2:28 am #21387
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  It should be interesting.. to use hxh as a comparison, i think the chimera ant arc is an absolute masterpiece.. but i feel like if it came out of hiatus and really got going again, the future plots have at least enough potential (at least enough world-building) to blow the chimera ant arc out of the water.
  
  Yeah… honestly Hunter x Hunter manages to get better with each arc, and although I think the Chimera Ant arc is pretty much perfect in almost every way, I do think the Dark Continent arc has the potential to be even better with all of the tantalizing plot threads that have been set up.
  
  That being said, I believe the Chimera Ant arc was around where the hiatuses started happening. I suppose you could argue that Togashi needed more time to plan out the story, and that it wouldn't have turned out as well as it did if he was turning in chapters on a weekly basis.
  
  ~~Nine chapters in three years leaves a lot of time for brainstorming, though…~~
  
  it would be hard to make a series float with just boat puns… but oh buoy. i woodn't go there. that said, if i was writing a story about people on a boat i would still seas the opportunity. especially if my fans wanted it. more often than knot, i drown under pier pressure…
  
  I am actually kind of surprised that (to my knowledge) no one has made any Berserk videos using “I'm on a Boat”. Like, not even editing the characters faces into the music video or anything.
- November 26, 2015 at 5:23 am #21388
  Tom
  Wishian
  Nobody at all? That sounds like a challenge. Let's do it.
  
  You see similar patterns in other shounen manga too actually…. there have been several stages where One Piece has gone on a planning break right in the middle of a major climactic part. Much to the fans' disdain, but ultimately for the better of the series.
  
  HxH is so frustrating, and I know I vent my frustrations too often lol. but the quality of plot development and world building during that brief period was so, so good. All its done is make me want more. Arrgghh
- November 28, 2015 at 3:41 pm #21389
  Teezy
  Wishian
  ok ok the cake my friends got me for my birthday yesterday
  it has to be shared
- November 29, 2015 at 2:57 am #21392
  Tom
  Wishian
  this is possibly the best thing i've ever seen……
- November 29, 2015 at 2:58 am #21390
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  It looks WRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYlly good.
- November 29, 2015 at 3:00 am #21391
  Heron
  Wishian
  ok ok the cake my friends got me for my birthday yesterday
  it has to be shared
  
  that is glorious
- November 29, 2015 at 4:15 pm #21393
  Teezy
  Wishian
  I think the Ernie cake topper really completes it.
- November 29, 2015 at 8:56 pm #21394
  Tom
  Wishian
  I think the Ernie cake topper really completes it.
  
  I was so distracted by the awesomeness I didn't even see Ernie. I just looked again to verify and cackled in public.
- December 4, 2015 at 11:24 pm #21395
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  NORAGAMI OAD#3 !?!
  I am so weak to the “full cast on vacation together” trope someone save me
  
  I've been limiting how much I watch because I don't want to rush through things too fast but durarara is sure trying me… who authorized the end of episode 10…
  it's nice that netflix gives you a summary of the next episode but it's also destroying me
- December 6, 2015 at 2:22 am #21396
  Sorrel
  Wishian
  has anyone watched the new sailor moon series?
- December 15, 2015 at 2:18 am #21397
  moss
  Wishian
  thinks back to that time when i was in like middle school and my brother was watching naruto and i made a crack about his japanese cartoon shows with 800 episodes
  
  but naruto definitely didn't have 800 episodes
  
  detective conan now has over 800 episodes
  
  Well;
- December 15, 2015 at 2:45 am #21398
  Jingle
  Wishian
  has anyone watched the new sailor moon series?
  
  I want to! I just haven't gotten around to it yet. I'm so into Sailor Moon in general though, do you know if the reboot is good? Like I feel like I heard a lot more about it before it came out and then like nothing once it actually did…
  
  lol today my roommate danced around our apartment while playing the SNK theme song it was a beautiful experience :')
- December 15, 2015 at 8:50 pm #21399
  Tom
  Wishian
  has anyone watched the new sailor moon series?
  
  I want to! I just haven't gotten around to it yet. I'm so into Sailor Moon in general though, do you know if the reboot is good? Like I feel like I heard a lot more about it before it came out and then like nothing once it actually did…
  
  lol today my roommate danced around our apartment while playing the SNK theme song it was a beautiful experience :')
  
  so much same… I swear I've danced around to guren no yumiya like a thousand times… orz
  
  i'd be really curious to hear more about the sailor moon reboot as well. that show was my childhood.
- December 16, 2015 at 9:11 pm #21400
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  Almost caught up with Durarara!!. I really loved the first season, have mixed feelings on the second. I'll talk about that more once I'm done.
  
  I also started watching Serial Experiments Lain and I love it so far.
- December 17, 2015 at 4:06 pm #21401
  luna
  Wishian
  i haven't been on here for a while but just checking into say owari no seraph is still life. alright good talk
- December 18, 2015 at 7:31 am #21402
  amberstripe
  Wishian
  Oh man, I'd really love to hear some spoiler-free opinions about the second season of durarara, i haven't watched it yet!
  If I was going to I'd re-watch the first season, I watched that in the middle of a depressive episode and i forget soooooooooo much from that time
- December 19, 2015 at 2:01 am #21403
  taeh
  Wishian
  soul eater is pretty good
- December 21, 2015 at 10:08 pm #21404
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Wow, so much good anime news lately.
  
  Obviously, there was the awesome Diamond is Unbreakable PV this weekend, which is honestly more than I was expecting considering how short and simple the Stardust Crusaders's Jump Festa PV was. I almost can't wait for April, because I keep thinking of all the great parts I want to see animated.
  
  And we also got confirmation that the Ace Attorney anime will be covering the first two games, which means we'll get to see Pearl and Franziska animated awww yeah.
  
  And now it turns out there's another Berserk anime project in the works (unfortunately, this means the manga is going back on hiatus again…). They've even specified that it will involve Guts as “the black swordsman”, which means we're not just going to get the Golden Age arc animated again. Like, I love the Golden Age arc too, but I might actually love the Conviction arc even more and I'm really really hoping that that's what they're hinting at.
  
  They might be talking about the Black Swordsman arc, but it seems kind of… unnecessary at this point. It's very short, and mostly serves the purpose of introducing Guts. Doing it after Golden Age is also kind of a dumb idea, since a lot of it hinges on Guts leaving a strong first impression and leaving us wanting to know about the mysteries of his past, which you can't do anymore because they've already adapted his backstory twice. Other than needing to properly introduce Puck, I don't see why they would need to devote much time to it.
  
  I really hope that they are planning on doing the Conviction arc, and not just the Lost Children portion, because as good as that part is what really pushes it over the top for me is everything after it. Like, I just really really love Farnese, and I want to finally see her animated beyond that like two second cameo in one of the movies.
  
  I've been saying this a lot but I think 2016 is going to be a pretty great year. All we need is for Hiatus x Hiatus to come off hunter and it will pretty much be perfect.
- December 24, 2015 at 6:07 am #21405
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  Comet lucifer was disappointing
- December 27, 2015 at 3:23 am #21406
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  New chapter of JoJolion was really good.
  
  My theories about the Rock Humans being involved in some kind smuggling operation involving the Rokakaka, as well as whatever happened to Kira and Josefumi possibly being a result of them knowing too much, are just about confirmed. I'm still unsure about how the Higashikatas are involved, though. I can understand why they would want some fruit for the sake of curing the disease, but they seem to be at the centre of this business.
  
  I'm really eager to learn more about Josefumi and how he gets involved in all of this, as well as his potential past connection with Kira. I'm also really curious about Damo, since he's only explained one of his three motives. In terms of his Stand, the fact that they're now explicitly describing its ability as making things “soft” makes me think it's in some way connected to Spice Girl.
  
  Still waiting on the new chapter of Berserk to be translated.
- December 27, 2015 at 4:28 am #21407
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  IF FUCKING ONS DOESNT GET ANOTHER SEASON I WILL DIE BC THAT WAS NOT A FULFILLING ENDING
- December 27, 2015 at 4:36 am #21408
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  IF FUCKING ONS DOESNT GET ANOTHER SEASON I WILL DIE BC THAT WAS NOT A FULFILLING ENDING
  
  [Muffled Spice and Wolf fandom waiting six years after an ending with no closure in the distance]
- December 29, 2015 at 11:20 pm #21409
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  is it me or did noragami just set itself up for a third season
  [premature excitement intensifies]
  maybe by then I'll finally be caught up with the manga… the ebisu arc feels like it goes on forever
  
  I can't even really be sad that it's over because I have several manga volumes to catch up on, plus the bonus chapters just got officially released (I skimmed the whole thing immediately because I have no self-control), and now maybe I can finally make real progress on drrr ~~or watch all of aragoto again~~
- December 30, 2015 at 12:35 am #21410
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  im pretty sure after ebisu arc theres another arc with yatos father or something
  
  idk i stopped my friend b4 she could spoil me
- December 30, 2015 at 1:36 am #21411
  Rayne
  Wishian
  IF fruitcaking ONS DOESNT GET ANOTHER SEASON I WILL DIE BC THAT WAS NOT A FULFILLING ENDING
  
  [Muffled Spice and Wolf fandom waiting six years after an ending with no closure in the distance]
  
  T^T These feelings and sentiments right here.
  
  But yeah, I'm excited for lots of this seasons anime under the sun, including a bunch while I've been absent here.
  
  We've got those magical boys – Cute High Earth Defense Club Love!
  My outdoor passion, the bike anime! Yowepeda!
  My Love Story really pulls at the heartstrings
  And then you've got your shonen like One Punch Man
  And I'm really excited for the Digimon Tri follow up.
- December 30, 2015 at 4:22 am #21412
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  IF fruitcaking ONS DOESNT GET ANOTHER SEASON I WILL DIE BC THAT WAS NOT A FULFILLING ENDING
  
  [Muffled Spice and Wolf fandom waiting six years after an ending with no closure in the distance]
  
  T^T These feelings and sentiments right here.
  
  The worst part is they actually skipped one of the novels, so they went out of their way to end it in the middle of an arc…
  
  I really need to watch Spice and Wolf again, it's been too long.
- December 31, 2015 at 3:33 pm #21413
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  One Punch Man is a good but overrated anime IMO.
- January 8, 2016 at 6:25 pm #21414
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  LET SHIRAYUKI MAKE HER GODDAMN MEDICINE SHIT IN PEACE WHY ALL THE HATERS OUT THERE???
- January 13, 2016 at 4:49 pm #21415
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  http://shadethenightfury.tumblr.com/post/137095400344/top-ten-anime
  
  I made a thing
- January 13, 2016 at 7:09 pm #21416
  amberstripe
  Wishian
  Nice graystripe! I always love seeing other people's recommendations, even though it takes me forever to actually get around to watching things
  
  Speaking of taking forever, I've finally made my way through like 8 episodes of Haikyuu! Definitely enjoy it, I've just been so lazy about actually watching eps cause I almost always am. Gonna try to pick up the pace tho, since I'm going to an anime convention in almost exactly a month. Sooo, yeah, time to get going and watch lots of animu before I go
- January 14, 2016 at 3:53 pm #21417
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  PMMM is not #1 which means ur list is… wrong
- January 16, 2016 at 2:35 am #21418
  glimmer
  Wishian
  has anyone here played/watched love live…
- January 16, 2016 at 11:28 pm #21419
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  finished the first season of durarara, was as good as expected
  I have to say that I liked the beginning more than the end, but I'm pretty sure that's mostly because celty and shinra are by far my favorite characters (surprise!!) and it felt like they showed up a lot less in the second half
  ~~i don't know whether i want to ship anri with celty or have celty and shinra adopt her~~
  
  I was considering a rewatch to get a better grip on everything but I'm impatient and will probably go right on to the next season, after I go back and watch the bonus episodes
  though tbh when I rewatch it I might watch the dub, I've listened to some clips of it just for fun and it didn't sound terrible… just harder to take seriously because almost all of the voice actors have been in Tales Of games and I can't stop comparing them
- January 17, 2016 at 6:45 pm #21420
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Well, I'm finally up-to-date on My Hero Academia. It's pretty good. Really good character development, and a nice cast of characters with a lot of cool designs. As great as it is waiting for new JoJo every month, it's nice to be following a weekly shonen series again.
  
  The competition for Best Girl is amazingly fierce, and although Tsuyu seems to be the most popular, I'm going to come out and say that Ashido is seriously underrated. Iida is still best overall character, though.
  
  Also, God bless Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu for existing. His entire character is just a punchline, and his name is intentionally as stupidly literal as physically possible. It's amazing.
  
  I'll probably be following the anime once it starts airing. It's weird, I'm not watching anything this season, but I've already got three shows on my list for Spring (JoJo, Ace Attorney adaptation, and this).
  
  has anyone here played/watched love live…
  
  My friend started playing the game recently. She already seems pretty into it.
- January 24, 2016 at 6:54 pm #21421
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  PMMM is not #1 which means ur list is… wrong
  
  Fite me
  
  I need to get back into watching anime.
- January 25, 2016 at 7:04 pm #21422
  moss
  Wishian
  i just watched the first 3 episodes of erased / boku dake ga inai machi. it was really good i am intrigued now.
  
  ah yes, another mystery anime for me to watch where the main character has the mind of an adult in the body of a child.
- January 29, 2016 at 9:33 am #21423
  Tom
  Wishian
  finally resumed watching noragami (i'm very lazy)
  
  it's still amazing, and i think i will send this to everyone who i don't like
- January 29, 2016 at 5:58 pm #21424
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  oh my post was never approved here but w/e I'll just say it again
  
  moss, boku dake is easily one of the best anime this season. along with divine gate and grimgar
- January 30, 2016 at 10:53 pm #21425
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  oooh noragami gifs
  a picture of me:
  
  well I wasn't wrong, the ebisu arc does go on forever… I just want to know what happens afterrrrr
  felt so dumb at the japanese bookstore yesterday when I had to have stuff pointed out to me :^) I looked up and down the publisher's section so many times, but never managed to just turn around and look down at the Now A Popular Anime shelves… drrr was over there too and it distracted me
  
  speaking of drrr, I'm only 4 episodes into the second season and shipping already killed me. rip it was a good way to go
- January 31, 2016 at 8:44 pm #21426
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  grimgar y u do me like dis
- February 5, 2016 at 3:48 am #21427
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I've basically managed to arrange my morning schedule so that I can read two chapters of manga before I go to school each day. Right now I'm reading Monster, and it's really good. I'm at the part where there's a guy named “The Baby” and the main villain is compared to both Hitler and Jesus in a single chapter.
  
  I don't like it quite as much as 20th Century Boys, though. It might be because I'm crawling through it at a snail's pace, whereas with 20CB I had enough free time to read a volume a day, but it still hasn't quite grabbed me as much. There's still a lot left for me to read though. Inspector Lunge is a great character too.
- February 14, 2016 at 3:40 am #21428
  moss
  Wishian
  one of the other pages at the library gave me a thing of pocky today and i decided to snack on it and also watch the last episode of boku dake ga inai machi and i took the first bite and was just like “oh my god i'm eating pocky and watching anime………………”
- February 21, 2016 at 6:16 am #21429
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  I just finished the… first chapter of the second season of durarara?? the x2 one that I didn't know was called shou until just now. initial reaction: mikado wtf
  sure hope I wasn't supposed to understand all that yakuza stuff because I'm still ??¿?
  
  you know a show is getting intense when it takes you a good ten minutes to sort out what order you're supposed to watch everything in. 2 many x2s
- February 27, 2016 at 3:41 pm #21430
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Scans of the new chapter of JoJolion are very late this month.
  
  On the bright side, the more we wait this month, the less we have to wait until next month's chapter.
  
  I haven't actually been watching much anime lately, but whenever I get around to starting up again I'm planning on watching Cardcaptor Sakura (For nostalgia reasons. Plus, I only ever watched the dub before) and giving the Monogatari series a try (I've always been vaguelly aware that it existed, and what little I know about it seems interesting). In addition to that, there are at least 3 new shows that I'm going to be following next season so…
- March 10, 2016 at 6:16 am #21431
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  tokyo ghoul re: is a blessing on this earth
- March 15, 2016 at 2:27 am #21432
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  It's been like three months since they got off the boat in Berserk, but this is still one of my favourite videos for reasons I can't properly articulate.
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VnLY_iQxGU
  
  But seriously, I forgot that Berserk might be coming off hiatus again in a few months. Apparently Hunter x Hunter will be coming off hiatus sometime soon as well (not sure if I should trust this, but apparently there will be more details in the next Shonen Jump). Also, Diamond in Unbreakable PV in about a week, and then the anime premiers less than two weeks after that. There's a lot to look forward to.
- March 31, 2016 at 9:15 pm #21433
  Heron
  Wishian
  The anime of part 4 of JoJo starts tomorrow! I'm hyped.
- April 2, 2016 at 11:52 am #21434
  moss
  Wishian
  ACE ATTORNEY ANIME TODAY…… i feel like my entire life since 2008 has been leading up to this
  
  i downloaded it but i can't watch it until i get back from work since they asked me to work in the morning instead of the afternoon today aaa
  
  i watched up through the opening though which is…. omg…….
- April 2, 2016 at 9:25 pm #21435
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  The anime of part 4 of JoJo starts tomorrow! I'm hyped.
  
  AWWWW YEAH
  
  The first episode was great. I especially liked the first scene with the sort-of early Kira cameo, as well as the way they added silhouettes of some of the characters into the crowd at the end. I've persuaded some of my friends into watching JoJo, and I'm going to be watching the episode again with them tonight.
  
  The Ace Attorney anime was also pretty good. So far I wouldn't say it's a good substitute for the games, but it's really fun seeing everything animated. I really can't wait to see more.
  
  The opening was pretty meh, but the ending with Maya was really good and really cute.
- April 2, 2016 at 9:59 pm #21436
  moss
  Wishian
  yeah i loved the ending
  
  phoenix just needed some toast at the beginning tho like “my name is naruhodo ryuichi and today is my first day as a lawyer!!!!! *bikes to courthouse with toast in mouth*”
- April 2, 2016 at 10:08 pm #21437
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  phoenix just needed some toast at the beginning tho like “my name is naruhodo ryuichi and today is my first day as a lawyer!!!!! *bikes to courthouse with toast in mouth*”
  
  THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING
  
  I am glad they remembered that Phoenix does not have a driver's license, and took advantage of that fact to show him awkwardly riding a bike as much as possible.
  
  Also, Dahlia's sweater showing up in the first scene.
  
  And most importantly, Gumshoe next week.
- April 2, 2016 at 10:30 pm #21438
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  I feel like I should be watching the ace attorney anime, but I'm really good at putting off watching things for actual years…
  
  man I picked the exact right time to watch drrr though, I'm starting x2 Ketsu just as it ended
  and starting to regret waiting until the end of the season to take a break and catch up with other things, I should have known the finale would be a bigger cliffhanger than any other episode
  
  I've never been anxious about where this story is going before but suddenly I'm worried that it won't resolve as nicely this time… whatever happens I just hope celty gets a happy ending ;_; ~~preferably without leaving shinra tbh~~
- April 6, 2016 at 3:42 pm #21439
  luna
  Wishian
  i don't understand the hype over osomatsu-san? my friend is head over heels in love with it and i watched a few skits and i still don't understand
- April 9, 2016 at 4:38 am #21440
  thunderpetal
  Wishian
  Yamada's First Time is hilarious idk
  Ten Count is amazing for all the yaoi
- April 9, 2016 at 5:43 am #21441
  Lightning
  Wishian
  Yamada's First Time is hilarious idk
  
  I saw this a couple months ago, and I totally agree. I binge watched the entire thing and I think I need to go and watch it again.
  
  I'm also watching Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works], (Can't get enough of Rin tbh) and now I'm really really impatient and I can't wait for Heaven's Feel. I am Fate trash and will very much be obsessed with this for years, probably. One of my old friends got me into it back when Fate/stay night was released, and I still think that Rin Tohsaka is welcome to beat me senseless.
- April 9, 2016 at 5:39 pm #21442
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  So how about yesterday's new JoJo episode? It was really good, but I was mostly excited about seeing the opening. I really liked it and it got me super excited for all the characters that I can't wait to see. Based on my estimates, we're only about two months away from Tonio. Can't wait!
  
  Seeing these early episodes also reminds me of how… weirdly dark early Part 4 is. People talk a lot about the drastic art shift, but the change from villains like Angelo and Hazamada to plots about invisible babies and rock paper scissors is pretty weird as well, Kira notwithstanding.
  
  I really liked the new Ace Attorney episode as well. I like how they're not sticking too rigidly to the source material and are actually doing their own thing in some parts, like trying to contrast Phoenix and Edgeworth right off the bat. I especially liked the scene where Maya agrees to let Phoenix defend her. Just seeing the massive list of names he's crossed out as well as how wet and dirty he is from going around all day trying to find another attorney makes her realize just how much he cares… And then them both being massive dorks about it. It's so good. That and Phoenix ungracefully sneaking into April's hotel room.
  
  Also whoops, I forgot to watch the new episodes of Ushio and Tora and the first episode of My Hero Academia. I should get on that.
  
  As for manga, I finished reading Monster about a week ago and am now reading Kaiji. It's really good so far.
- April 9, 2016 at 6:12 pm #21443
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  shounen maid is way better than i thought it would be
  im gonna enjoy it i think
- April 21, 2016 at 9:37 pm #21444
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Yo, Hunter x Hunter has been back for two weeks and its pretty good so far. First chapter continued on from where it last left off, but was really just more and more set-up. I really like a lot of the stuff that's going on, and the plot is getting very interestingly complex, but it does feel like things need to get moving a bit. I can't wait for the expedition to actually start.
  
  But the new chapter is where all my hype comes from. Chrollo vs. Hisoka right off the bat. Out of nowhere. I mean, this fight has been in the making for years, but I wasn't expecting it to just happen like that. Can't wait to see more.
- May 10, 2016 at 4:02 am #21445
  Heron
  Wishian
  The JoJo Part 4 anime continues to be amazing. I'm really loving it so far.
  
  I also started watching Sakamoto desu ga? It's hilarious and I totally reccomend it.
- May 12, 2016 at 11:07 pm #21446
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  I finished durarara ;w; so I can safely say I love the whole thing. even if the final season's 10-episode Hell Climax did threaten to kill me
  apparently there's actually another story (more like a spinoff I think?) set another two years in the future?? I want to look into that but I haven't had a lot of luck finding stuff out about the recent light novels/manga, since the english translations are so far behind…
  
  so now I need something else to watch, even though I would like to revel in drrr a little longer… I guess I could finally start Brotherhood? I can also finally start catching up with noragami, it turns out the ebisu arc wasn't quite the same in the manga as the anime so I have an actual incentive to continue it (besides the three volumes of the next arc that I've bought and haven't even opened,,,)
- May 22, 2016 at 12:19 am #21447
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I'm really enjoying the new chapters of Hunter x Hunter. Like, I never knew that I needed Hisoka using a severed head as a weapon before, but now that I have it I'm so glad it exists. I'll probably have to read all of this fight again once it's over, because there's so much to keep track of that it's hard to follow with a week in between each chapter.
  
  Now that I've actually got lots of free time, I'll be able to actually watch those shows I've been saying I'll watch for a while now. First though, my priority is to watch the 97 Berserk anime. I haven't actually seen it before, but I thought it would be a good refresher on the Golden Age arc since the anime of the Conviction arc is starting in July. ~~I CAN'T WAIT THIS IS MY FAVOURITE ARC FARNESE CAN SET ME ON FIRE~~
  
  I also recently watched the Trails in the Sky OVA and it was… kind of a mixed bag. I mean, the most obvious handicap is that there is simply no way to compress 80 hours worth of story into 80 minutes, but beyond that there are some pretty good individual scenes. Like, the fight against Bleublanc was great. They captured pretty much everything about Olivier perfectly. I think Loewe telling Estelle about Hamel was handled pretty well too. Also, Agate throwing Tita like 20 feet in the air to get her to safety.
  
  But even beyond the understandable timing limitations, some of the omissions are pretty bad. Like, the removal of Weissmann pretty much makes Joshua's entire character not make any sense. The way Renne was written also seemed odd to me, like even beyond the complete absence of her more sadistic dialogue the way she reacts to Estelle seemed off. Estelle's speeches were also quite a bit weaker than they were in the games.
  
  It's kind of one of those things where I guess I recommend it as light fanservice for people who have already played the games, but not even remotely adequate as a substitute for the games themselves.
- May 26, 2016 at 4:07 pm #21448
  moss
  Wishian
  ughhhh im so upset
  
  i really like wandering son so i decided i wanted to buy the english versions since they're really pretty nice hardcovers but apparently it didn't sell well enough so they're probably not going to finish publishing them and volumes 2 and 3 are going to be out of stock forever ): ): ): i bought volume one last year and was just like “lol i'll buy them gradually” then recently i noticed the deal with volumes 2 and 3 so i decided to go ahead and get 4 and 5 from the publisher and hope for a restock of 2 and 3 at some point in the future not knowing about this…….. so pretty much all i can get are 1 and 4-8 and that'll be it ):
- May 27, 2016 at 8:36 pm #21449
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Today's episode of JoJo was great, even better than I was expecting, but I'm even more excited for next week. I feel like my entire life has been building up to this episode. Man, there's so much great stuff in Part 4 that I still can't wait to see…
  
  Also, I'm still reading Kaiji, and I have never before seen a fictional character get as thoroughly demolished as Ootsuki. Holy shit, that was incredible.
  Probably the best part was that Kaiji made the fake dice out of the bone from the steak that Ootsuki gave him. Even the most minor thing came back to bite him in the ass, I love it.
- June 3, 2016 at 4:28 am #21450
  Heron
  Wishian
  ITALIAN RESTAURANT EPISODE OF JOJO TOMORROW
  
  finally I will get to see Josuke punching a plate of spaghetti gloriously animated
- June 3, 2016 at 10:56 pm #21451
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  ITALIAN RESTAURANT EPISODE OF JOJO TOMORROW
  
  finally I will get to see Josuke punching a plate of spaghetti gloriously animated
  
  The day has finally come and it was beautiful. I really don't know what else I can say, that episode was perfect.
  
  I also finished the second series of Kaiji and wow. It kind of felt like it was really really dragged out (he was playing pachinko for what, forty straight chapters?), but there were so many twists thrown into just a single game that it was ridiculously suspenseful throughout. Like, you're constantly thinking, “It has to be over soon, right?” but then nope. It was really intense, and I look forward to the third series.
  
  HE TILTED AN ENTIRE BUILDING JUST TO WIN AT PACHINKO
  
  T W E N T Y T O N N E S O F B A G G E D W A T E R
  
  HE GOT TORTURED AS PART OF A DISTRACTION
  
  HE ONLY WON BECAUSE HE FILLED THE MACHINE WITH SO MANY BALLS THAT THEY PHYSICALLY COULDN'T GO ANYWHERE ELSE OTHER THAN THE JACKPOT
  
  WHAT A GUY
- July 10, 2016 at 12:51 am #21452
  Heron
  Wishian
  I know I say this about basically every episode, but the Rohan Kishibe episodes of JoJo were SO GOOD. I'm loving the new opening, too.
  
  Also, Sakamoto Desu Ga ended, so now we have to pick a new anime to watch (in addition to JoJo). I'm thinking that I'll probably finally watch Cowboy Bebop.
- July 10, 2016 at 7:59 pm #21453
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I know I say this about basically every episode, but the Rohan Kishibe episodes of JoJo were SO GOOD. I'm loving the new opening, too.
  
  Agreed. Every time there's an episode I've been excited for, it's managed to exceed my expectations. The new OP was also a nice surprise, since I wasn't expecting one until Kira shows up.
  
  And honestly, although I am excited that Rohan is here and I can't wait for pretty much every fight he's involved in, I'm even more excited about Kira because all the visuals in the new OP keep reminding me that it's almost time.
  
  In other happy news, Pearl has finally appeared in the Ace Attorney anime and she's probably even more adorable than I was anticipating. And then Franziska next week, aww yiss.
  
  Less positively, the new Berserk anime has been kind of disappointing so far. I don't seem to hate it as much as most people do, but I will admit it's not great. It's really frustrating too, because a lot of the traditionally animated stuff looks really good and it just makes the CGI that much more jarring by comparison. Also, from the looks of the next episode preview, it's going to be branching out a bit into some original content, and some people speculate that it's to work around two upcoming scenes that wouldn't fly on television. I was expecting less censorship since iirc this is airing on WOWOW, but so far that doesn't seem to be the case. I still kind of like it though, there are good parts, and I guess bad CGI PG-13 Farnese is better than no Farnese…
- July 13, 2016 at 4:59 am #21454
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  why does netflix keep suddenly taking down anime I want to watch
  I was only a quarter of the way through Brotherhood and it disappeared… I have found somewhere else to watch it of course but it doesn't have the ops/eds on every episode
  
  I'd really forgotten most of the first anime, the characters and general plot stuck with me but the rest of it all feels new. the beginning felt very fast too, but I guess maybe it's aimed at people already familiar with the material?
  I'm enjoying it well enough though, the classically-anime over-the-top humor and drama has never appealed to me much on a personal level but I still like the characters a lot ~~and I'm ready to be thrown in roy/riza hell~~
  
  I'm also getting a lot closer to being caught up with noragami, which I really hope will happen soon because Vague Spoilers are killing me
  I know I said I wanted my favorite characters to be relevant again but NOT LIKE THIS
  never like this
  (i don't actually know what's happening but i have a Bad Feeling)
- July 13, 2016 at 2:53 pm #21455
  Darkforestwarrior
  Wishian
  Netflix didn't even have the entirety of Brotherhood when the bf and I watched it last…got through season 4 and it was like “welp that's it y'all hope you didn't want to watch the entire last season”
- July 19, 2016 at 6:31 pm #21456
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  PG-13 Farnese
  
  I TAKE THIS BACK THEY ACTUALLY KEPT IN ALMOST ALL OF THE STUFF PEOPLE THOUGHT THEY MIGHT CUT
  THE ABSOLUTE MADMEN
  
  ~~Still a bit disappointed about how rushed certain parts of that episode were. Though I love Farnese's character regardless.~~
  
  Also, I finished series 3 of Kaiji a while ago and only recently got around to starting series 4 and I'm freaking out about Kazuya. Like, I was expecting him to be a sadistic bastard, considering who his father is and that “repayment” plan he had for Kaiji, but its so much worse than I thought. Like, just right off the bat he starts with this stuff, it threw me off guard. They haven't even started the game yet, and he's already escalated it to this point…
  
  For a series about gambling, it has incredibly good villains. I really liked Muraoka, too.
  
  Also also, Sweetness and Lightning is really cute.
- July 19, 2016 at 8:36 pm #21457
  Wolfie
  Wishian
  As a fyi, if anyone want to buy an actual copy of fma, I would suggest doing it soon. Funimation's contract for that one is about to expire.
- July 26, 2016 at 4:13 am #21458
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  I passed episode ~20 of brotherhood and I am a little confused about all of these “revelations”
  maybe I'm confusing facts here/remembering stuff wrong (from this show or the last one) but I don't get why they're so concerned about the human transmutation not working? I thought it was a given that it did not recreate their mother… I know it's kind of weird that what they did create was so far off, but like, not an earth-shattering weird, we already knew it failed
  and ed's sudden insistence that he can pull al's body back from the gate… where did that come from
  
  I also feel like al latches on to other people's suppositions awfully quickly… when barry was talking about souls not sticking to bodies I thought he meant in cases like his own body, which is obviously pretty messed up, not that ALL soul transfers (even onto inanimate objects) would eventually go wrong. but they're all accepting it as true facts so idk if I'm just being too skeptical…
  
  Netflix didn't even have the entirety of Brotherhood when the bf and I watched it last…got through season 4 and it was like “welp that's it y'all hope you didn't want to watch the entire last season”
  
  huh, I wonder if they ever put it up then… I noticed it said multiple parts but I never checked to see if it was all of them. they do roll some seasons out pretty slowly but fma was up forever
  but at least when they took noragami off they put up a date for it. I never saw one on brotherhood, it just disappeared #rude
  
  speaking of noragami, the manga killed me. bye everyone
- July 26, 2016 at 2:43 pm #21459
  Lightning
  Wishian
  Brotherhood stopped around episode 54 on Netflix. They haven't had the rest of that up for a long time now. I remember discovering that when I binge watched the series like… a year and a half ago. Not sure why.
- July 27, 2016 at 2:33 pm #21460
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Yeah, Netflix is kind of weird about that. iirc, at one point they had the second season of Spice and Wolf but not the first season. At the very least there are… other means for watching the episodes you're missing.
- August 26, 2016 at 6:33 pm #21461
  Heron
  Wishian
  Still watching JoJo, and it's still great. The episodes so far have been awesome, as usual, and I'm really excited to see some of the stuff coming up. I'm hyped for Sheer Heart Attack next week.
- August 26, 2016 at 11:31 pm #21462
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I'm really excited for Sheer Heart Attack too. It might just be my favourite fight in all of JoJo, not so much for the fight itself but all the character moments. Jotaro, Koichi, and Kira all have really great scenes that I can't wait to see animated.
  
  I also started watching Bakemonogatari, and I really like it so far. I've finished the first three stories and I already have a hard time choosing a favourite character. I like the direction too, it adds a lot since most of this show is people talking in circles. That's not to say the writing doesn't keep these conversations interesting, but the weird visual stuff helps too.
- September 30, 2016 at 6:40 pm #21463
  Heron
  Wishian
  HIGHWAY STAR ARC OF JOJO STARTS NEXT WEEK
  
  I'M SO HYPED.
  
  Also, man, they're doing a really good job making every scene with Kira in it super uncomfortable, especially this week's one. The anime is so good at depicting his really creepy side.
- October 4, 2016 at 6:44 am #21464
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  the closer I get to the end of brotherhood the more I like it… episode 45 was so good. now I don't want it to end
  lately I'm disappointed anew that this site cuts off the openings and credits except where they're actually part of the show, because I really like most of the music. nothing has beat the first op but I think I'd like all of the songs if I got to hear them every episode
  
  also noragami is about to update again. I'm not ready to die yet
- October 7, 2016 at 7:09 pm #21465
  Heron
  Wishian
  The Highway Star arc of JoJo is finally here! I've been waiting years for this.
  This week's episode was SO GOOD. I loved it. Rohan is one of my favorite characters, and there were so many great Rohan moments this time. I'm really looking forward to next week's episode.
- October 21, 2016 at 11:03 pm #21466
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  This week's episode of JoJo was really good, as usual. Stray Cat was a lot cuter in motion than I was expecting.
  
  I'm really confused about the title of the next episode though. I have no idea what it could be referring to… It's at least a two-parter too, which is even more baffling. My first thought was anime-original filler, but based on how many episodes are left and the pacing of the past few episodes that doesn't sound possible.
  
  Also holy shit, what little I've seen of the Blu Rays for the new Berserk anime already looks so much better. I mean, they don't look amazing, but its incredible how much of a difference a just little bit can make. I didn't even finish it, but I might watch through it all once it's been “fixed”.
- October 22, 2016 at 3:36 am #21467
  Heron
  Wishian
  I'm really confused about the title of the next episode though. I have no idea what it could be referring to… It's at least a two-parter too, which is even more baffling. My first thought was anime-original filler, but based on how many episodes are left and the pacing of the past few episodes that doesn't sound possible.
  
  I checked, and it looks like it's going to cover both Super Fly (the broadcast tower Stand) and Enigma. The episode name is because apparently they both take place on the same day.
- October 22, 2016 at 1:37 pm #21468
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I checked, and it looks like it's going to cover both Super Fly (the broadcast tower Stand) and Enigma. The episode name is because apparently they both take place on the same day.
  
  I guess that makes sense… I had completely forgotten that they took place on the same day. I just didn't want to believe it, because that must have been one rough day for Josuke. It seems weird to me though, since I Am an Alien and Highway Star ended up overlapping but they were still titled separately. Maybe they'll try to fit in My Dad Is Not My Dad too, since it's way to short to be its own episode.
- November 28, 2016 at 11:50 pm #21469
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  I finished brotherhood ;_;
  my one criticism of the ending:
  mustang's mustache. shave that off right now
  I'm a little salty that olivier didn't appear in the credits, and that winry didn't get to do anything for the final battle. but I already had a pretty good idea of where it would end up so it was about what I expected. it was nice to not have to worry about everyone dying for once
  
  I guess the next thing to do is watch the movies/other materials… is there a recommended order for that or anything?? I have no idea what any of them are about or how they're related
- November 30, 2016 at 9:42 pm #21470
  Darkforestwarrior
  Wishian
  I finished brotherhood ;_;
  my one criticism of the ending:
  mustang's mustache. shave that off right now
  I'm a little salty that olivier didn't appear in the credits, and that winry didn't get to do anything for the final battle. but I already had a pretty good idea of where it would end up so it was about what I expected. it was nice to not have to worry about everyone dying for once
  
  I guess the next thing to do is watch the movies/other materials… is there a recommended order for that or anything?? I have no idea what any of them are about or how they're related
  
  As far as I understand it all of the other material can be considered AU so it can be consumed in any order you wish….I haven't touched really any of it myself though.
- December 2, 2016 at 8:32 pm #21471
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I guess the next thing to do is watch the movies/other materials… is there a recommended order for that or anything?? I have no idea what any of them are about or how they're related
  
  As far as I understand it all of the other material can be considered AU so it can be consumed in any order you wish….I haven't touched really any of it myself though.
  
  I don't know about the rest of the other stuff, but the first movie is a direct sequel to the 2003 series so it has nothing to do with Brotherhood. It's also not very good.
- January 8, 2017 at 7:25 am #21472
  Heron
  Wishian
  Well, the anime of JoJo Part 4 wrapped up. It really was pretty great! I didn't expect it to be quite this good before it started airing. I'm really hoping that they'll announce the anime of Vento Aureo pretty soon, because I'm really looking forward to that.
  Probably going to (finally) watch Cowboy Bebop in the meantime.
- January 22, 2017 at 2:14 am #21473
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Well, the anime of JoJo Part 4 wrapped up. It really was pretty great! I didn't expect it to be quite this good before it started airing. I'm really hoping that they'll announce the anime of Vento Aureo pretty soon, because I'm really looking forward to that.
  
  Although Parts 5 and 6 tend to be kind of low on my rankings, meaning with Part 4 done I'm mostly just praying for Steel Ball Run within the next decade, I'm actually kind of interested in the possibility of a Vento Aureo anime. Obviously the issue with Part 5 is the quality of the English translation, so I'm really interested in an opportunity to experience it fresh. I don't know if a new translation will significantly boost my opinion of it, but I've read a lot of interesting commentary on it and there are definitely times when I read it where I was thinking “Man, this would probably be really cool if I could understand what he's trying to say.”
  
  Now that I've checked actually, the re-translation effort is a lot further along than I thought it was. I don't know if I'll get around to re-reading it, or will just sit around hoping for an anime to happen.
  
  As for what I'm watching now… I still haven't picked up any shows for this season yet, but I've been planning to start watching the Monogatari series again. After starting it in September and picking it up again during the Christmas break, I've been meaning to continue after finally figuring out which season to watch when, but since most of my free time now is going towards video games I just can't find an opportunity. I was able to finish Nekomonogatari (Black), and I'm definitely looking forward to more Hanekawa. It looks like a Hachikuji-centered arc is coming up too, which great because she's my favourite character.
  
  Also damn, those new chapters of Kaiji…
  I mean, I guess he was due for a loss, but I genuinely thought he was going to pull it off. One of the things I love with this series is that its one of the very few where things could genuinely go either way. Like, Kaiji pulling a ridiculous victory out of his ass and an absolute crushing defeat are both equally likely outcomes at any given moment, and its so nerve-wracking.
  
  But what I'm concerned about is where does it go from here? It's not just a matter of Kaiji being broke, its that we're only four volumes into an arc. It's still too early for a conclusion. From what I understand, the scans are still quite a bit behind, and new arc hasn't started yet, so I have no idea what could happen to keep this arc going.
- February 5, 2017 at 4:18 am #21474
  Heron
  Wishian
  I read Steel Ball Run (part 7 of JoJo) again every year around my birthday, so I just started for this year. It's still absolutely fantastic. I really love it.
- February 28, 2017 at 10:38 pm #21475
  Arcade Heat
  Wishian
  anime is the devils programming
- April 23, 2017 at 11:34 pm #21476
  Spellmaster
  Wishian
  at the convention this year I traded some old volumes of naruto I almost forgot I had for some old volumes of fma. unfortunately the lowest one I got was 4, so I probably won't actually read them until I can start at the beginning…
  my crowning achievement though is that I got the 5th volume signed by caitlin glass I actually had kind of forgotten she was winry, since I was there to see her for her other roles, but it was a marvelous coincidence that I had my new fma books on me at the time. so I got it basically for free and already increased its value by like 500% >:3c
  
  I also picked up the first couple durarara light novels, but I'm still very slowly working through the manga, so that might take me a while to start too
- May 25, 2017 at 7:11 pm #21477
  Heron
  Wishian
  I finally got around to watching Gurren Lagann, and I just finished the first season. It was pretty decent, but apparently the second half of the series is when it starts to really get good, so I'm looking forward to that.
  
  Also, the trailer for the new Castlevania anime looks really cool. I might have to watch that.
- May 25, 2017 at 11:11 pm #21478
  moss
  Wishian
  APPARENTLY season two of attack on titan is actually a real thing that is existing now lol i don't know what to think because i stopped caring and dropped the manga a long time ago but also i did really like it at the time so like ??? do i want to know where it goes now ??? mysteries
- May 26, 2017 at 1:04 am #21479
  Lightning
  Wishian
  I finally got around to watching Gurren Lagann, and I just finished the first season. It was pretty decent, but apparently the second half of the series is when it starts to really get good, so I'm looking forward to that.
  
  Can confirm. Been watching this since the original Japanese release, and the second season is even better than the first. That's not saying the first season isn't good, but the second is even better.
- May 26, 2017 at 6:22 pm #21480
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I've been meaning to watch Gurren Lagann for a while. I've also been thinking of trying to get into some mecha series, so I guess I'll get around to that sooner rather than later.
  
  I actually don't have too big of a backlog right now, but I've been spending all of my time working on my video game backlog, ha ha… Case in point, I've been about halfway through the second season of the Monogatari series for months now. Both parts of Nekomonogatari were great, Kabukimonogatari was kinda eh (nowhere near enough Hachikuji), and Otorimonogatari was really good. At first it kind of seemed like they were rehashing parts of Hanekawa's arc with Nadeko, but then it went in a completely different direction in a way that surprised me. I'm actually kind of happy about how it played out, because before this she had easily the least development out of all the girls. Ideally I can get mostly caught up before the new season starts.
  
  Beyond that, I've really enjoyed the last few chapters of JoJolion. I do kind of miss the earlier days back when everything was enjoyably cryptic and every weird reveal just led to even further questions that just kept you guessing, but it is nice that we now have a much more clear path towards how this is going to wrap up. My money is on Kaato as the main villain… her or some higher ranking Rock Human we haven't met yet. I already really like the plant appraiser, very few characters can make such a good first impression. I am kind of upset that we're dealing with everyone running away from a long-range remote stand again, though. It was kind of refreshing at first, but now almost every fight is like that.
  
  Berserk is also on a consistent schedule and the recent chapters have been fantastic, and Hunter x Hunter is apparently coming back next month. Nice.
- June 25, 2017 at 5:09 am #21481
  Heron
  Wishian
  I finished watching Gurren Lagann.
  
  I really enjoyed it. The second season was definitely my favorite, and the character development was great. My one complaint was that the ending was a little disappointing for me, but overall, I'd totally recommend it.
- August 1, 2017 at 10:59 pm #21482
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  I watched Gunbuster this past weekend, and it was great. It genuinely gets better with each episode. Like, the first two episodes were kind of eh, the next two episodes were really good, and then the last two episodes were incredible.
  
  My only complaints are that weaker beginning and that they could have set some stuff up more. It's not even like the first episodes aren't as good because they're build up for the fantastic back half, since they really don't feed into each other that much, even as starter episodes they weren't as strong as they could have been. They also could have spent more time setting stuff up and adding more details. It feels like they gloss over a lot of things, especially concerning Gunbuster itself.
  
  Still, despite that the series' high points are just so damn good (like holy shit) and it ends on such a satisfying note. I really enjoyed it.
  
  I also really liked their attempts to bring some hard science in to it. I can't exactly vouch for the accuracy of all of it since some of it is either fictional science or outside my expertise, but it all feels real and convincing and they invoke a lot of real concepts. The use of time dilation in particular is accurate and really well integrated into the story.
  
  ~~Since I know Falcom apparently puts a lot of mecha references that go completely over my head into Trails, I'm starting to wonder if Double Buster Cannon is named after Double Buster Collider…~~
  
  I'm planning on following it up with Diebuster next weekend, and then from there I'll move on to Gurren Lagann at some point. I also eventually need to get around to watching the Kizumonogatari movies.
- September 22, 2017 at 2:16 am #21483
  Graystripe
  Wishian
  Did I mention I'm now current with Berserk? The manga, not the anime. God damn this manga is good.
  
  I've also been watching KonoSuba as of late. I'm enjoying it quite a bit!
  
  In the spring and summer I've also watched all of the Monogatari series, and I'm absolutely in love with it. The last couple of seasons were starting to drag a bit after the Sodachi arc, but the ending made up for all of it, it was incredible. Also, Monogatari Second Season when taken alone might just be in my top three anime of all time; it's that good.
- September 23, 2017 at 10:44 am #21484
  Darkforestwarrior
  Wishian
  Is Berserk extremely long? I've heard good thing and wanna check it out, but it would be cool to know what sort of time investment I need to prepare for xD
- September 23, 2017 at 7:59 pm #21485
  hyperadam
  Wishian
  Is Berserk extremely long? I've heard good thing and wanna check it out, but it would be cool to know what sort of time investment I need to prepare for xD
  
  It's not too long, about 39 volumes right now. Berserk has been around for nearly thirty years, but it goes on hiatus a lot so its not hard to get caught up. Definitely read the manga rather than watch the anime, since the manga has incredible art whereas the recent anime series is plagued by really cheap CGI.
  
  I've also been watching KonoSuba as of late. I'm enjoying it quite a bit!
  
  I love KonoSuba too!
  
  In the spring and summer I've also watched all of the Monogatari series, and I'm absolutely in love with it. The last couple of seasons were starting to drag a bit after the Sodachi arc, but the ending made up for all of it, it was incredible. Also, Monogatari Second Season when taken alone might just be in my top three anime of all time; it's that good.
  
  I actually picked up the series around the same time and I really enjoyed it too. I thought the ending was fantastic as well. Apparently the novels continue on, but I honestly thought Owarimonogatari ends on such a perfect note both narratively and thematically that I don't know where you could go from there.
  
  Which arc in Second Season was your favourite? I really liked both parts of Nekomonogatari and the twist in Otorimonogatari, but I think Koimonogatari might be my favourite section of the series.
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