The State of Anime Today - Page 9

phil_ · 01-29-2016, 03:07 PM

It's 24 episodes of Takeo and Yamada being adorable at each other. There are other characters, they do other things.

Maybe you could balance it out with something bitter and hateful? Narutaru is worth a read if you're up for some tragedy and violence ending pointlessly (the anime is ok, but ends at the beginning of the story). Or Koe no Katachi if you want something more grounded and a bit less purely nihilistic. … Ah, what's something with an anime worth watching that's intentionally bleak? I've heard sad things about Saikano, but haven't watched it myself. Google seems to think Shin Sekai Yori is a relevant result for "bleak anime," and I'd say its occasional violence and moments where you can put on your thinking cap if you want to would make it an excellent pairing with the pure lightheartedness of Ore Monogatari. Yeah, go with Shin Sekai Yori, it has cats.

BB · 02-05-2016, 08:44 PM

So! We knew Love Live was getting a dub. What we didn't know was that it was being broadcast on TV today, because they only gave us about 12 hours notice of it. It was on Mnet America, which no one I know has access to apparently (and they don't have an online service for us Brits either). Curious and frustrated!

Gregness · 02-28-2016, 11:12 PM

Symphogear's fourth season just got the green light.

As long as they keep on suplexing space shuttles to rockin' soundtracks, they can keep making this shit forever as far as I care.

RobinStarwing · 03-03-2016, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregness

Symphogear's fourth season just got the green light.

As long as they keep on suplexing space shuttles to rockin' soundtracks, they can keep making this shit forever as far as I care.

Symphogear...

Magical Girl x Macross

Solid Snake · 03-07-2016, 06:04 AM

I love you all, because THERE IS GOING TO BE A PHOENIX WRIGHT ACE ATTORNEY ANIME

Tev · 03-31-2016, 03:44 PM

What is this?

phil_ · 03-31-2016, 11:47 PM

That would be gay ice-skating horse idols, Tev.

Best Mike could figure going on the website is that it's a promo for a TV anime (with no release window, staff, or sponsors) to promote a cellphone card game by Cygames (which doesn't exist yet). Personally, I'm satisfied with the cartoon we already have, but would probably watch this strange thing if it really does air.

Speaking of things that will air, My Hero Academia's first episode airs soon. It's based on one of them Weekly Shonen Jump comics, but I actually look forward to reading it every week (as opposed to Bleach, where my feelings are of resignation). The anime probably won't capture a lot of what I like (because TV isn't drawn in panels on pages), but I think the story and characters will make good TV. Try to watch it.

Oh, and more Jojo starts this week. If you thought Stardust Crusaders had too much brawling and not enough goofing off with punch ghosts, you'll like this better.

Kyanbu The Legend · 03-31-2016, 11:52 PM

I see, Was wondering what this was after bumping into a meme on FB.

***Fenris*** · 04-10-2016, 02:37 PM

The Ace Attorney anime is made simultaneously much better and much worse by associating all the characters primarily with that Nuklear Wright thing we did 7 years ago or whatever.

POS, you're such a villain!

Sithdarth · 04-25-2016, 07:57 PM

I started watching the Ace Attorney anime out of curiosity. Having absolutely no experience with the game at all I still somehow find it equal parts hilarious and engaging. Even if I had no idea the game existed it would still be very clear there was a pretty strong underlying game theme. The first episode pretty much screamed tutorial. The only thing missing was the prompts telling you which buttons to push.

01-29-2016, 03:07 PM	#81
phil_ Just sleeping Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: At home, probably in bed. Posts: 6,482	It's 24 episodes of Takeo and Yamada being adorable at each other. There are other characters, they do other things. Maybe you could balance it out with something bitter and hateful? Narutaru is worth a read if you're up for some tragedy and violence ending pointlessly (the anime is ok, but ends at the beginning of the story). Or Koe no Katachi if you want something more grounded and a bit less purely nihilistic. … Ah, what's something with an anime worth watching that's intentionally bleak? I've heard sad things about Saikano, but haven't watched it myself. Google seems to think Shin Sekai Yori is a relevant result for "bleak anime," and I'd say its occasional violence and moments where you can put on your thinking cap if you want to would make it an excellent pairing with the pure lightheartedness of Ore Monogatari. Yeah, go with Shin Sekai Yori, it has cats. __________________ Be T-Rexcellent to each other, tako.

02-05-2016, 08:44 PM	#82
BB >-❥ Love Arrow, Shoot! ~💖 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 675	So! We knew Love Live was getting a dub. What we didn't know was that it was being broadcast on TV today, because they only gave us about 12 hours notice of it. It was on Mnet America, which no one I know has access to apparently (and they don't have an online service for us Brits either). Curious and frustrated! __________________ Twit - Tumbl - T...Steam

02-28-2016, 11:12 PM	#83
Gregness Never give up. Never give in. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,034	Symphogear's fourth season just got the green light. As long as they keep on suplexing space shuttles to rockin' soundtracks, they can keep making this shit forever as far as I care. __________________ A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. - Robert Heinlein

03-07-2016, 06:04 AM	#85
Solid Snake Erotic Esquire Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,563	I love you all, because *THERE IS GOING TO BE A PHOENIX WRIGHT ACE ATTORNEY ANIME* __________________ *WARNING:* Snek's all up in this thread. Be prepared to read massive walls of text.

03-31-2016, 11:47 PM	#87
phil_ Just sleeping Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: At home, probably in bed. Posts: 6,482	That would be gay ice-skating horse idols, Tev. Best Mike could figure going on the website is that it's a promo for a TV anime (with no release window, staff, or sponsors) to promote a cellphone card game by Cygames (which doesn't exist yet). Personally, I'm satisfied with the cartoon we already have, but would probably watch this strange thing if it really does air. Speaking of things that will air, My Hero Academia's first episode airs soon. It's based on one of them Weekly Shonen Jump comics, but I actually look forward to reading it every week (as opposed to Bleach, where my feelings are of resignation). The anime probably won't capture a lot of what I like (because TV isn't drawn in panels on pages), but I think the story and characters will make good TV. Try to watch it. Oh, and more Jojo starts this week. If you thought Stardust Crusaders had too much brawling and not enough goofing off with punch ghosts, you'll like this better. __________________ Be T-Rexcellent to each other, tako. Last edited by phil_; 03-31-2016 at 11:54 PM.

03-31-2016, 11:52 PM	#88
Kyanbu The Legend Local Rookie Indie Dev Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,497	I see, Was wondering what this was after bumping into a meme on FB. __________________

04-10-2016, 02:37 PM	#89
*Fenris* Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Coast Posts: 6,806	The Ace Attorney anime is made simultaneously much better and much worse by associating all the characters primarily with that Nuklear Wright thing we did 7 years ago or whatever. POS, you're such a villain! __________________ "FENRIS IS AN ASSHOLE" - shiney

04-25-2016, 07:57 PM	#90
Sithdarth Friendly Neighborhood Quantum Hobo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Outside the M-brane look'n in Posts: 5,403	I started watching the Ace Attorney anime out of curiosity. Having absolutely no experience with the game at all I still somehow find it equal parts hilarious and engaging. Even if I had no idea the game existed it would still be very clear there was a pretty strong underlying game theme. The first episode pretty much screamed tutorial. The only thing missing was the prompts telling you which buttons to push.