The "What anime are you watching" thread

ZeoRangerV · 08-20-2013, 03:18 PM

So, those last three episodes of Oriemo. They sure happened.

Really didn't expect it to go that far. Certainly brought the drama that's for sure.

Manami was the perfect choice to react like that.

Blade Raider · 08-20-2013, 03:19 PM

Anime is a wibbly wobbly word. In Japan, it's simply shorthand for animation and is interchangeable with with cartoon. The typical, and very flawed, definition outside of Japan is "animation made in Japan." This is very flawed as half the American cartoons made in the 80's and 90's were animated in Japan making things like Ducktales and Animaniacs into anime.

The best definition I've come across is "animation intended for a Japanese audiences." There's still exceptions to this definition as sometimes it's intended for a different country. As I said, anime is a wibbly wobbly word that's hard to define outside of Japan.

ANYWAYS, been watching on Blassreiter. I wanted to see some of Gen the Butcher's work before Gaim started and this is what Netflix had. I'm 9 episodes in and 3 major characters are already dead. I'm glad to see the nickname doesn't lie. It's a Local/Henshin Hero show that's similar to Kamen Rider, but closer to Garo for it's adult content.

Matrixbeast · 08-20-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade Raider

Anime is a wibbly wobbly word. In Japan, it's simply shorthand for animation and is interchangeable with with cartoon. The typical, and very flawed, definition outside of Japan is "animation made in Japan." This is very flawed as half the American cartoons made in the 80's and 90's were animated in Japan making things like Ducktales and Animaniacs into anime.

The best definition I've come across is "animation intended for a Japanese audiences." There's still exceptions to this definition as sometimes it's intended for a different country. As I said, anime is a wibbly wobbly word that's hard to define outside of Japan.

The biggest problem is when a non-Japanese show uses the very anime-esque designs, such as Avatar and RWBY, leading to the "Yes it is" "No it isn't" arguments.
It's a very annoying dilemma.

Electric Turahk · 08-20-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV

So, those last three episodes of Oriemo. They sure happened.

Really didn't expect it to go that far. Certainly brought the drama that's for sure.

Manami was the perfect choice to react like that.

Yep... When they actually went through with it... Well, at least they had that bit in the last episode to clear it up. Still should've told Manami that, seeing as almost immediately after their fight they did what she was saying anyways.

Also kind of wish there were alternate endings, just like an eroge, so I can have one where he ends up with Ayase.

ZeoRangerV · 08-20-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Electric Turahk

Also kind of wish there were alternate endings, just like an eroge, so I can have one where he ends up with Ayase.

Pah. Kuroneko or GTFO

HenshinTension · 08-20-2013, 04:02 PM

Caught up on Attack on Titan last night. Now I have to deal with waiting week to week for the next episode *sigh*. Think I'll try out that Puella Magi Madoka Magica guncannon109 and ZeoRangerV recommended tonight.

Electric Turahk · 08-20-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV

Pah. Kuroneko or GTFO

I'd be okay with that...

But Ayase would be perfect.

Brainchild · 08-20-2013, 04:34 PM

I've been watching Bakemonogatari season 2. Man, this show takes so much of my attention. I'm surprised at how (relatively) little ecchi there was in the first two episodes.

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Originally Posted by Electric Turahk

But Ayase would be perfect.

But Manami is perfect.

algo448 · 08-20-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Brainchild

I've been watching Bakemonogatari season 2. Man, this show takes so much of my attention. I'm surprised at how (relatively) little ecchi there was in the first two episodes.

Underwear scene: check
Shower scene: check
Black hanekawa going around semi-naked: actually avoided, that's an improvement.

So I guess there's more fanservice but at the same time there's less fanservice.

ZeoRangerV · 08-20-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Electric Turahk

I'd be okay with that...

But Ayase would be perfect.

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Originally Posted by Brainchild

But Manami is perfect.

I believe we have a 3-way standoff here

08-20-2013, 03:18 PM	#1441
ZeoRangerV Kawaii 5-0 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Posts: 12,851	So, those last three episodes of Oriemo. They sure happened. Really didn't expect it to go that far. Certainly brought the drama that's for sure. Manami was the perfect choice to react like that. __________________ My Shiny Toy Robots: Toku, Anime & Toy Reviews

08-20-2013, 03:19 PM	#1442
Blade Raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,416	Anime is a wibbly wobbly word. In Japan, it's simply shorthand for animation and is interchangeable with with cartoon. The typical, and very flawed, definition outside of Japan is "animation made in Japan." This is very flawed as half the American cartoons made in the 80's and 90's were animated in Japan making things like Ducktales and Animaniacs into anime. The best definition I've come across is "animation intended for a Japanese audiences." There's still exceptions to this definition as sometimes it's intended for a different country. As I said, anime is a wibbly wobbly word that's hard to define outside of Japan. ANYWAYS, been watching on Blassreiter. I wanted to see some of Gen the Butcher's work before Gaim started and this is what Netflix had. I'm 9 episodes in and 3 major characters are already dead. I'm glad to see the nickname doesn't lie. It's a Local/Henshin Hero show that's similar to Kamen Rider, but closer to Garo for it's adult content. __________________ My Customs - Updated 7/15/12. TMNT Customs

08-20-2013, 03:25 PM	#1443
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,466	Quote: Originally Posted by Blade Raider Anime is a wibbly wobbly word. In Japan, it's simply shorthand for animation and is interchangeable with with cartoon. The typical, and very flawed, definition outside of Japan is "animation made in Japan." This is very flawed as half the American cartoons made in the 80's and 90's were animated in Japan making things like Ducktales and Animaniacs into anime. The best definition I've come across is "animation intended for a Japanese audiences." There's still exceptions to this definition as sometimes it's intended for a different country. As I said, anime is a wibbly wobbly word that's hard to define outside of Japan. The biggest problem is when a non-Japanese show uses the very anime-esque designs, such as Avatar and RWBY, leading to the "Yes it is" "No it isn't" arguments. It's a very annoying dilemma. __________________

08-20-2013, 04:00 PM	#1444
Electric Turahk Tokusatsu Hero Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,525	Quote: Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV So, those last three episodes of Oriemo. They sure happened. Really didn't expect it to go that far. Certainly brought the drama that's for sure. Manami was the perfect choice to react like that. Yep... When they actually went through with it... Well, at least they had that bit in the last episode to clear it up. Still should've told Manami that, seeing as almost immediately after their fight they did what she was saying anyways. Also kind of wish there were alternate endings, just like an eroge, so I can have one where he ends up with Ayase. __________________

08-20-2013, 04:02 PM	#1445
ZeoRangerV Kawaii 5-0 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Posts: 12,851	Quote: Originally Posted by Electric Turahk Also kind of wish there were alternate endings, just like an eroge, so I can have one where he ends up with Ayase. Pah. Kuroneko or GTFO __________________ My Shiny Toy Robots: Toku, Anime & Toy Reviews