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Iwatch2muchanime
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Ya, I was thinking and thinking about it and that's what I came up with, but I got some names messed up and their roles changed slightly in ep.3 so.....I can't say. I will agree with you on Ikki Tousen. I'm loving this one so far, more than the last anyway, and I'm loving this, all but the goth loli girl in episode 5. Introduced, winning, oneshotted, winning again, then beat down....I was disappointed in that. |
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Elves
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I love that line. It so describes this column perfectly, and thanks goes to all of the contributers. I'll jump on the bandwagon promoting Claymore. I watched the first episode and it's got the fantasy world down pact - I can't wait to watch more. 
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shirokiryuu
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Here are the ones I've seen:
Darker than BLACK: Probably my favorite out of the season, since I love these type of mystery/action type of shows. The animation was great, and I wanted more after it was done. Although some people say Hei is bland, I personally like him and find him interesting. Seirei no Moribito: I initially watched it to satisfy my L'Arc obsession, but it was a great series on it's own. The animation was breath taking. I'm curious how this show will turn out. Claymore: I had fun watching this show, and I'm curious about Clare's background. I'm happy that people have said it gets better. Hayate no Gotoku!: A good comedy anime with a lot of references to other animes. I noticed I watching so many action shows. I still need more comedy. haha |
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wings of words
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What's wrong with Lucky Star is that it's really targeted toward Japanese people. All the jokes are for a Japanese sense of humor, and I doubt anyone outside of Japan will really get the whole ED Karaoke. (until episode 3, with an FMP song)
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teferi
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I think he was talking about time between airings (i.e. A's was in 2005 strikers is 2007).
it's probably missing from the review since aside from a bump to the visuals (especially the ED ;D ) there isn't much new to the series. Whereas people can argue about Nanoha being a different, Ikkitousen ... Well girls fighting and having their clothing explode is the same no matter how many different shirts they blow up. It's fun to watch for the right crowd (which I'll admit I'm in), but it's not like its changed enough to merit mentioning. Altho' I have to admit I'm sick of Gakshu getting thrashed by tiny girls. it's somethign that comes with the show .. but you know... He's got arms like tree trunks and probably eats steroid for breakfast.
Eh? I loved seeing her get own'd after being so arrogant while throwing around all that fanatical trash talk. There have always been oneshot characters in this series tho' It's just the nature of things when they have to pit non-,main characters against main characters (what with the whole toushi ranking system). |
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ximpalullaorg
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First of all I was talking about airing interval, not in-anime time, and it was quite obvious from my post. AS for the rest, well that's actually not true giving the amount of screen time the "old" characters get, something that is reinforced by later episodes. |
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Neuroretardant
Posts: 16 Location: Canada |
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The only thing I have to add to the discussion is that if you're following Gurren-Lagann in real-time as the episodes come out each week, do yourself a favor and pretend that Episode 4 never existed. Move directly from episode 3 to 5: I repeat, directly from 3 to 5. I won't really delve too much into the continuity issues (plot, character mindset), mouths moving with no sound, questionable animation, bad jokes, etc, but if this image is any cause for concern to you, I would strongly recommend taking a pass on ep4.
The series itself, though, is proving to be fairly entertaining so far. |
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Ai no Kareshi
 Posts: 561 Location: South Africa |
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Thank you for the Preview Guide, ANN! I found it very useful. There are so many shows that look interesting! And by the way, I agree that the previews, whether positive or negative, are all generally good enough to provide enough information to help readers make their own decision.
Anime on the list that I will likely be checking out: Claymore - From what I've seen, I don't like the character designs so much, but for some reason (maybe it's that screenshot in the preview) I'm drawn to the action. Hayate the Combat Butler - Maybe. I like the basic setup and the art looks nice. I just hope the humour isn't too maniacal. Heroic Age - Won over by the art. Or at least, the screenshot provided coupled with the fact that Hisashi Hirai is the character designer. Also, the story sounds like it could turn out to be exciting. Idolmaster Xenoglossia - Pretty girls with pretty voices (and Akira Ishida to boot). It might turn out to be a big bore, but I'm going to give it a chance nonetheless. Kamichama Karin - I'm just going to have a quick peek at it. Promise. (If only the official site had better pictures of the characters – my personal database loves 50x50 portraits!) Lucky Star - Maybe. Just maybe. Romeo × Juliet - I can't wait to check out this one. I never was too fervent a fan of the play itself, but I've always wondered what it would be like in anime. The art looks great, the character tweaks sound interesting and the cast looks promising. Count me in. Last edited by Ai no Kareshi on Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:58 am; edited 1 time in total |
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teferi
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Nah. The character designs can get pretty fugly-- but they're a lot more polished than the manga where they have the tendency to make some people look like they have Down Syndrome.
I'd go with Gigantic formula over it-- the animation is better, the mecha designs more interesting, and the G gundam premise (especially with the UN involved  ) is more interesting than the idol school thing. That and as mentioned the animation is done by the people that did Kamichu! so it looks great (altho' some of the lines aroudn the eyes irk me).
The real problem is that some of the humor is has random references to anime. I picked up on some One Piece, Black Lagoon, and NGE references in earlier episodes. But in episode 04 I couldn't figure out what they were parodying (Fist of the North Star or saint seiya I think, but I'm probably wrong). |
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Ai no Kareshi
Posts: 561 Location: South Africa |
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Oh, but the idol school thing is part of the attraction for me. I'm not exactly a mecha junkie, you see.
That's what I was afraid of. I've watched anime before that parody others, and I usually end up feeling completely lost. I guess I'll put Hayate at the bottom of my wish list, then. And, wait… you don't happen to be the teferi from Baka Neko Community, do you? 
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Zilveari
Posts: 14 Location: Baltimore, MD, |
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No Nanoha makes Zilveari a saaaaaad paaaanda.
Other than that, looks like a subpar season. Thank god I bought FF12 and Ar Tonelico to get me through. |
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omar235
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Oh I know why it wan't on there teferi
  Mostly because it was a second season, and it only presented the same theme as the first one...I mean it is to say there isn't much to say about it that wasn't said for the last season.
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kolibri
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My friend, that sweet voiced angel of a boy is the only reason I'm thinking of watching this anime  If it's too terrible, I can always just close my eyes...
So far I've seen Claymore and Darker than BLACK and I'm liking both, with the latter one winning by a thin margin right now... but I've voiced my opinions in the appropriate threads. I have Romeo x Juliet waiting for me and I do intend to watch it... I have a feeling this one will be one of those titles that suffers fansubbed, Gonzo means it needs to be DVD quality to get the full audiovisual experience. And I have no doubt it'll be licensed sooner rather than later. |
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Ari-chan
Posts: 215 Location: Florida |
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I personally think this season looks fairly decent. There are a lot of series I want to check out and follow.
Lucky Star: I am in love with it opening, both the song and animation. I really do not understand these attacks on it animation being bad, as it is defenatly not true. While it may not be Kanon, Air, or Haruhi, it is still better then it should be for a 4-koma anime. It's animation flows incredibally well when it is not being still. As for the humor, I can see where many would dislike it. It is not anything incredibally laugh out loud like Pani Poni Dash, but mostly slice-of-life, which doesn't nessasary require humor. Lucky Star doesn't stand out as a humoress show, but more of a moe fix show. I found the show cute, but I don't think I will be watching this soley for its humor (except for Lucky Channel). Kamichama Karin:
I really would not put the blame soley on Koge Donbo for the mess, but more into the hands of the anime's producers. That scene was related to "Kamichama Karin Chu", which doesn't happen until later in the story, and of course the anime has to make the scene more "maho shoujo" buy giving them transformation-type scenes. It really is an out of place moment for the series that even fans of the manga didn't understand or care for. Being a huge fan of the manga however, I will be watching this series. It certainly isn't as great as the manga, but it is still fun and cute, just as it should be. At first I hated the Ali Project opening, but by episode three I have warmed up to it, and actually kind of like it now. It may not be ground-breaking mahou shoujo classic, but it is a good romp if your into that type of genre. El Calador de la Bruja: I watched the first episode I am actually liking this so far. It may not be Noir or Madlax, but I actually like it more. Noir bore since the first episode, with it's saving grace being Chloe and a few episodes. Madlax wasn't as fortunate for me, since I could not find a saving grace. El Calzador however, being more light and having characters that I find particularly interesting, has managed to make me want to continue it. Hayate the Combat Butler: I like the manga, and the anime is just a appealling to me so far. This is defenitly a keeper for me. RomeoxJuliet: This is the one Shakesphear story that I know by heart and even really like. The first episode was a good enough deviation from the origional while also being faithful to it. So far I am greatly liking its take on the story, so I will be following this no doubt. Plus the animation is just great. Guren Lagann: I have a thing for Gainax anime, so Gurren Lagann is right up my alley. So far I really like a characters. Unorigional be damned, I don't mind it as long as it makes up for it in some sort of way. So far Gurren Lagann has made up for that in energy and animation. I really like where this show is going, and I plan to stick with it. As for the series I haven't seen yet but want to check out, I would really like to see Darker then Black, Claymore, Heroic Age, and Lovely Complex. |
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Neverwhere
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*laughs* Same here. I'm fairly interested in the whole 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' twist and the seiyuu involved are of course making it more appealing. Even if it probably is the silliest sort of garbage. Bweee.
You like Claymore too? Hmmm. I wasn't going to watch this but now it seems to be fairly popular among People With Good Taste so I might watch an episode or two.
...I still can't get over the fact that the same person who voices such sweet seduction in anime once sang onstage with a tennis racket as a dancing partner. While wearing a towel on his head. *laughs* Of course, it makes more sense when you know that in real life Mamoru is a total SPAZ. Hehehehehehe. 
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I am really liking it so far, the story is being excuted nicly and I love the characters...no not just the female ones. 
But yes the new characters bring alot of action into the fold. I anticipate every episode and every time I download it I make a quick chuckle of joy...seriously I don't but it is very enjoyable. 
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