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Summer 2013 Anime |10th Dimensional OT| the first ignoble truth: all of life is anime
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Aoi Bungaku - No Longer Human 3
I might like the introductory narration to each episode more than the anime itself. Even if it's trading one sort of experience of soul-destroying social anxiety for another, it's more comfortable to face that in a less-intimate way. Better to hear about Dazai Osamu drinking himself stupid because he doesn't know what to say to the guy fixing his electrical outlets than to watch Yozo drinking himself stupid for 10 minutes.
I brought up how women are treated in this story in my last post, and it's still kind of weird. None of them seem to have any agency beyond wanting to take pity on and care for our tortured hero. Maybe they have their reasons because of some ambiguous sort of loneliness that they need to fill by mothering him, but it does make those relationships feel more vacuous than they otherwise would. At least his asshole friend has the motivation of being a greedy asshole.
Something I've found interesting, as a student of this era of Japanese history, is how Japan's imperialist expansion into Manchuria has taken place in the background of this story. It started in 1929, when Japan was already trying to make its presence felt, and in the intervening years, the nation reached full war footing and seized control of Manchuria. The protagonist could hardly be less connected to it, which seems to be the point. Society takes its men and sends them to fight without caring about their fate.
Only one episode left for this technically-proficient joyless exercise in narrative.
I might like the introductory narration to each episode more than the anime itself. Even if it's trading one sort of experience of soul-destroying social anxiety for another, it's more comfortable to face that in a less-intimate way. Better to hear about Dazai Osamu drinking himself stupid because he doesn't know what to say to the guy fixing his electrical outlets than to watch Yozo drinking himself stupid for 10 minutes.
You know, that's a great question.
I brought up how women are treated in this story in my last post, and it's still kind of weird. None of them seem to have any agency beyond wanting to take pity on and care for our tortured hero. Maybe they have their reasons because of some ambiguous sort of loneliness that they need to fill by mothering him, but it does make those relationships feel more vacuous than they otherwise would. At least his asshole friend has the motivation of being a greedy asshole.
Film cameras in 1933 sucked, apparently.
Something I've found interesting, as a student of this era of Japanese history, is how Japan's imperialist expansion into Manchuria has taken place in the background of this story. It started in 1929, when Japan was already trying to make its presence felt, and in the intervening years, the nation reached full war footing and seized control of Manchuria. The protagonist could hardly be less connected to it, which seems to be the point. Society takes its men and sends them to fight without caring about their fate.
Only one episode left for this technically-proficient joyless exercise in narrative.
Deputy Dangle
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New thread already? Time certainly flies and makes things worse for me because I'm three weeks behind on shows! I need to catch up, especially with Uchouten and Rozen Maiden.
Also, happy birthday, Corvo!
Also, happy birthday, Corvo!
Working is definitely better and in a more fun environment, but S x S has its moments.
The endgame is coming :O
Psycho_Mantis
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hohoho things are about to become crazy.
Dedication Through Light
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Hurts so much.
Today is my birthday!
Happy Bday!!!
Psycho_Mantis
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Servant x Service is a pretty funny SoL anime. Wow this could be the Maou Sama of the season. The name made it seem like it was one of those weird maid anime's where they serve some teenage kid but its not. Its a SoL set in the workplace.
I was surprised how funny some of the episodes were.
I was surprised how funny some of the episodes were.
Dedication Through Light
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Naruto Shippuden Episode 329 Two-Man Team
Kurama will never let Naruto forget, and even funnier was when Yagura asked Naruto how it was like to kiss Sasuke. Laughed at that whole scene with him, easily best Jinchuriki and most underrated. Unfortunately, Im not an armchair animator, but I think it looked a bit better than the usual Shippuden episodes especially
Kurama will never let Naruto forget, and even funnier was when Yagura asked Naruto how it was like to kiss Sasuke. Laughed at that whole scene with him, easily best Jinchuriki and most underrated. Unfortunately, Im not an armchair animator, but I think it looked a bit better than the usual Shippuden episodes especially
when he accessed Kuramas power
Theonik
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About to?
Well yeah its slice of life. Its very similar in feel to Working, except no Yamada.
Psycho_Mantis
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Working had a crazy cast for sure. The cast here are a bit more normal.
Soon.
Yeah they are. I think thats why Im not having quite as much fun. Yamada, Poplar, Inami, samurai sword girl, Manager...such an incredible cast.
Today is my birthday!
Happy Bday.
Indeed.
firehawk12
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Happy Birthday Corvo
Dedication Through Light
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Theonik
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Paranoia Agent 13
I don't know what to think about the series as a whole. Some episodes were good others not so good, parts of it were good looking others butt ugly. Overally I'd say it was OK?
That's one way to end this show I suppose. I feel like it jumped the shark big time.
I don't know what to think about the series as a whole. Some episodes were good others not so good, parts of it were good looking others butt ugly. Overally I'd say it was OK?
hosannainexcelsis
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I don't remember the show strongly enough to comment on its production values (though if memory serves I think some moments of ugliness were entirely intentional to portray psychological states instead of reality), but I do agree with you that the ending was a mess. This show marks the moment where Kon's obsession with illusions began to overpower his good artistic sense.
Episode 8 was both the best and the best-looking, rite?
Theonik
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I was going to add to my impression post that this felt like a sort of precursor to Paprica in a way with regards to how it seems to play illusions for illusion's sake. Kind of disappointing considering the praise I've heard about the series.
Mostly talking about some instances of bad backgrounds and such. They weren't frequent and I forgot to take screens so I don't have specific examples to post. It was the least of the show's issues I think.
Theonik
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He should at least wait for subs for the movie and save himself from much pain.
Jex
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I do apologise but I've been rather busy as of late!
Dedication Through Light
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Samurai Flamenco had a nice site update with new visual and tv spot and op ed song names (msg to viewers).
ED: Mineral★Miracle★Muse idol group (Mari Maya, Moe Marita and Mizuki Misawa (voiced by Haruka Tomatsu, MAO and Erii Yamazaki)) - "Romantic TIME"
Cast:
Masayoshi Hazama: Toshiki Masuda
Hidenori Goto: Tomokazu Sugita
Mari Maya: Haruka Tomatsu
Mizuki Misawa: MAO
Moe Morita: Erii Yamazaki
Joji Kaname: Juurouta Kosugi
Jun Harazuka: Toru Ohkawa
Sumi Ishihara: Chie Nakamura
Akira Konno: Satoshi Mikami
OP: Spyair - Just One Life
ED: Mineral★Miracle★Muse idol group (Mari Maya, Moe Marita and Mizuki Misawa (voiced by Haruka Tomatsu, MAO and Erii Yamazaki)) - "Romantic TIME"
Cast:
Masayoshi Hazama: Toshiki Masuda
Hidenori Goto: Tomokazu Sugita
Mari Maya: Haruka Tomatsu
Mizuki Misawa: MAO
Moe Morita: Erii Yamazaki
Joji Kaname: Juurouta Kosugi
Jun Harazuka: Toru Ohkawa
Sumi Ishihara: Chie Nakamura
Akira Konno: Satoshi Mikami
That's... actually pretty okay. I thought the show would be more colorful and FABULOUS from the first visual, but the palette and composition there are surprisingly subdued.
Jex
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That's the inconsistency of television anime for you! I think it was pretty interesting to see a movie director come down and make a TV series in the middle of their film series. You don't see that very often.
It's also worth noting that the TV spot is half for for Galileidonna - I can't do the whole art extraction thing but the new key art showcased therein is also on said show's website, with the promise of a PV on the 19th (so two weeks from now).
I'm looking forward to both shows. I am slightly spooked by the Fractale-esque vibes I get from Galileidonna - the plot sounds like a fun adventure, and this new TV spot has great music and an interesting vibe, but the character designs for the sisters make me jump to unwelcome conclusions about their characters.
Samumenco, on the other hand, just sounds different. I wasn't expecting that very muted colour palette either - it reminds me of B-tier shows like Rescue Wings, unfortunately - but I think the show has a lot of potential to surprise.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FELIX ORION!
It had already been my birthday for 15 minutes when I said that!
My tomato crop did not fare well this year,
:lol
Happy Birthday!
Thank you for the birthday wishes everyone!!
I haven't heard of Zegapain yet. What's that about?
Theonik
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I guess, it was interesting to see how a director used to working on OVA episodes and Movies handles a TV production. Especially one of Kon's calibre though, the result was mostly unimpressive though expected given these facts. If Kon was still alive it would also be interesting to see how a second series from him would have turned out, though I think many of the problems with the series carried over to his later films. (sans the weird pacing of course)
nintendoman58
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This. Watching a bunch of people screaming at the many awesome moments in that show for the first time would be like a dream come true.
Also, a happy birthday to CorvoSol!
Psycho_Mantis
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What os this show about? Genre?
Dedication Through Light
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Action, from Baccano Director, Takahiro Omori,.
The tagline for the show reads: To those adults who dont want to become adults and Hero will never give up, never hide, never be defeated, never accept evil.
Lead: Masayoshi Hazama: 19 years old. A model for a male fashion magazine. His grandfather loved tokusatsu (special effects) hero shows, and that love rubbed off onto him, and he has longed to be a hero since he was a child. At long last due to his grandfathers invention he debuts as the new hero Samurai Flamenco. Will he be the one to bring down the hammer of justice on the evil of the world?
cosmicblizzard
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Oh hey corvo. Happy birthdad!
jediyoshi
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Thanks, I'll check em out. I was pointed towards love lab and that seems to be filling the void in my life for now
Dedication Through Light
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Sentai has licensed Gatchaman Crowds for release in 2014.
KirbYuuYuu
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BassForever
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This means we'll get a dub next year or just a dvd release of the series with official English subs?
Yeah. I really like it. Though I don't know if I'd call it a SoL. Its a sitcom.
To LOVE-ru Darkness: 01
I had to start it sometime.... Anyway, we begin with Momo waking Rito up in bed (NSFW), followed by Everybody's first, second or third Deviluke Princess, Lala (NSFW) making her episode appearance. The rest of the episode was spent recapping what went on at the end of Motto/the manga, until brainwashed schoolkids attacked Yami. Yes. She held her own, and Momo protected Rito (NSFW), leading to the series plot. Oh yeah, and the Harem plan.
I had to start it sometime.... Anyway, we begin with Momo waking Rito up in bed (NSFW), followed by Everybody's first, second or third Deviluke Princess, Lala (NSFW) making her episode appearance. The rest of the episode was spent recapping what went on at the end of Motto/the manga, until brainwashed schoolkids attacked Yami. Yes. She held her own, and Momo protected Rito (NSFW), leading to the series plot. Oh yeah, and the Harem plan.
KirbYuuYuu
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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon 17
Usagi is in thoughts about Mamories Chiba, and actually ran into him when she was running, ALL THIS DRAMA FOR THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
And Rei found out who Venus was, only to have her disappointed in Mars.
I like how they got called to assist Sailor Mars, but everyone was still dicking around with DRAMA!
Usagi is in thoughts about Mamories Chiba, and actually ran into him when she was running, ALL THIS DRAMA FOR THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
And Rei found out who Venus was, only to have her disappointed in Mars.
I like how they got called to assist Sailor Mars, but everyone was still dicking around with DRAMA!
Guy is forced to pilot a mecha, fights aliens, enthers the matrix, maybe.
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