McCheese
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ROCK!
Aside from that, the only thing I'm really looking forward to is FMA Season 2 and I might check out Shangri-La and Senjou no Valkyria.
Aside from that, the only thing I'm really looking forward to is FMA Season 2 and I might check out Shangri-La and Senjou no Valkyria.
Iceshadow
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Same here, though I'll probably check out Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom, and Basquash! too.
Iceshadow
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So here's my thoughts on some of the new anime starting to air right now that I've watched:
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood- Awesome first episode, the Ice Alchemist was really inventive with his abilities. If you like the original, then you'll most probably like this version. This will probably be the best anime this season. 4.5/5
Basquash!- It's mechs playing basketball, and and the main character hates them because they crippled his sister. While it's too early to judge the story, I've gotta say that the art is ****ing gorgeous. Seriously this is the best looking anime I've seen this year, everyone should at least check it out. 4/5
Shangri-La- Another pretty anime, Tokyo is covered in jungle/forest because the world uses Carbon Credits, and you get penalized for emitting too much (or something like that). The main heroine is just finishing her sentence at girl prison, then she goes back to her home and we find out she is the heir to the Metal Age (an anti-government) organization. She hangs out with some transvestites then fights the military with her big boomerang. I'm digging it so far. 4/5
Valkyria Chronicles- Apparently it's based on an RPG, but it presents itself well enough, and I personally love 1920's style settings. The characters are likable and the story has potential, so I say give it a shot. I just hope the war aspect doesn't get sidelined later. 3.5/5
Segoku Basara- Is ridiculously stupid, though they might have been going for that, I'm not sure. 1/5
Saki- It was about Mahjong so I had no idea what was going on. 2/5
Asura Cryin'- This is pretty bad too, it tries to be cool but fails. There's ghosts, mysterious chicks, quasi religious organizations, and mechs in briefcases, but it never really comes together. 1.5/5
Queen's Blade- I almost stopped watching this when the Demon Bunny girl showed up and her hair that fell over her boobs looked like hands grabbing them. I did stop watching when said hair hands grabbed the side of her boobs and started shooting acid milk from them. 0/5
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood- Awesome first episode, the Ice Alchemist was really inventive with his abilities. If you like the original, then you'll most probably like this version. This will probably be the best anime this season. 4.5/5
Basquash!- It's mechs playing basketball, and and the main character hates them because they crippled his sister. While it's too early to judge the story, I've gotta say that the art is ****ing gorgeous. Seriously this is the best looking anime I've seen this year, everyone should at least check it out. 4/5
Shangri-La- Another pretty anime, Tokyo is covered in jungle/forest because the world uses Carbon Credits, and you get penalized for emitting too much (or something like that). The main heroine is just finishing her sentence at girl prison, then she goes back to her home and we find out she is the heir to the Metal Age (an anti-government) organization. She hangs out with some transvestites then fights the military with her big boomerang. I'm digging it so far. 4/5
Valkyria Chronicles- Apparently it's based on an RPG, but it presents itself well enough, and I personally love 1920's style settings. The characters are likable and the story has potential, so I say give it a shot. I just hope the war aspect doesn't get sidelined later. 3.5/5
Segoku Basara- Is ridiculously stupid, though they might have been going for that, I'm not sure. 1/5
Saki- It was about Mahjong so I had no idea what was going on. 2/5
Asura Cryin'- This is pretty bad too, it tries to be cool but fails. There's ghosts, mysterious chicks, quasi religious organizations, and mechs in briefcases, but it never really comes together. 1.5/5
Queen's Blade- I almost stopped watching this when the Demon Bunny girl showed up and her hair that fell over her boobs looked like hands grabbing them. I did stop watching when said hair hands grabbed the side of her boobs and started shooting acid milk from them. 0/5
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thee great one
Master of TOG-fu.
I need to get into anime. I know who to ask when I get to it.
Iceshadow
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Houde will be glad to know that none of the ones I recommended this time had anyone late for school.
It's a nice niche I carved out for myself.
It's a nice niche I carved out for myself.
Ultimate Houde
UC's Resident Genetic Recombinator
Yes I am, and where do you watch these?
Iceshadow
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zomganime or animeblogz. Usually one or the other or both with have the episodes.
ProjectX2
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Anime update!
TOG and I have been watching Fullmetal Alchemist again. I've forgotten so much of what happened that it feels like I'm almost watching it for the first time. Afterwards, I'm going to try and finish Samurai Champloo.
At the moment, I'm trying to obtain the complete Cowboy Bebop and Neon Genesis Evangelion volumes so I can watch them completely. I've seen the first disc of both and liked them a lot so I'm really excited to see the rest.
Also picked up the first volumes of Ergo Proxy and Serial Experiments Lain but haven't watched them yet.
I just watched Grave of the Fireflies and it really is as sad as everyone says it is.
TOG and I have been watching Fullmetal Alchemist again. I've forgotten so much of what happened that it feels like I'm almost watching it for the first time. Afterwards, I'm going to try and finish Samurai Champloo.
At the moment, I'm trying to obtain the complete Cowboy Bebop and Neon Genesis Evangelion volumes so I can watch them completely. I've seen the first disc of both and liked them a lot so I'm really excited to see the rest.
Also picked up the first volumes of Ergo Proxy and Serial Experiments Lain but haven't watched them yet.
I just watched Grave of the Fireflies and it really is as sad as everyone says it is.
Iceshadow
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I thought this was a pretty good promotion video for Funimation's dub of Kenichi.
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Ultimate Houde
UC's Resident Genetic Recombinator
That is pretty good trailer for it.
So in anime club at school we watched the first part of Karas. The style was really cool, and made me think that is how Beast Wars would look if it was made today. The animation was really well-done.
The story is kinda confusing, because it just starts without any kind of explanation. Their are lots of Karases (Karasi?). They protect their city, and they can transform into a car, a plane, or an armored guy with a sword. They have something to do with a spirit world, but other than that I have no idea what happened, and am just enjoying it for the cool fight scenes. On the box, someone compared it to Batman Begins, but I have no idea why.
The story is kinda confusing, because it just starts without any kind of explanation. Their are lots of Karases (Karasi?). They protect their city, and they can transform into a car, a plane, or an armored guy with a sword. They have something to do with a spirit world, but other than that I have no idea what happened, and am just enjoying it for the cool fight scenes. On the box, someone compared it to Batman Begins, but I have no idea why.
Iceshadow
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Haven't seen Karas though I do remember it being advertised on the Sci-Fi channel.
Iceshadow
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I thought these Gintama clips were funny.
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J. Agamemnon
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SO i just saw the first episode of Gundam 00. Pretty good so far and it's showing on youtube.
So love Gundam 00. It slows down a little towards the middle, but the end of Season 1 is amazing. I'm about half way through season 2 now.
J. Agamemnon
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sweet. I thought it wasn't renewed. Must have read a bs posting. I like it because it reminds me of gundam wing which was my gateway into anime.
I really need to get back into Season 2.
In fact, I will! Right after I mow the lawn.
McCheese
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I watched it a couple of weeks ago.
The first season was really good, but a few things about the second season ticked me off. Especially as it drew to a close. Let me know what you guys think when you finish up.
Iceshadow
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I enjoyed Gundam 00 though, like McCheese said, there were a few annoying things about season 2. Still enjoyable overall, and I am excited about what direction the movie will take .
J. Agamemnon
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Yeah this is pretty awesome. I wasn't a huge fan of SEED and now I'm wishing these mech were in Musou 2 instead of the SEED one. or even the crappy Butterfly Gundam. That thing was fugly.
