The "What anime are you watching" thread

Powerman293 · 03-17-2014, 12:05 AM

Mobile Suit Gundam compilation movie 1.

So this is the fabled Universal Century huh? I'm not impressed quite yet. LOL.

But seriously though, I kinda like series so far. Granted, the story is super slowly paced, but it was '79/'81 when this movie was made came and it was setting up the whole Gundam thing for future series. Modern shows and movies have defiantly upped the pacing a lot but this is fine as it is.

I kinda like Amuro Ray? I say that with a question mark because while he's pretty good at piloting this Gundam I'm not quite sure why I should like him from a character aspect. I think the only reason why I have any attachment to him outside of me by default having to like Gundam pilots is that he's around my age and he has a cute girlfriend/childhood friend.

Fraw Bow is the obligatory female supporting character to the main hero that always appears in the Japanese action show meta franchises and she's.... fine. She contributes to the ship, helps Amuro out, she is loving and accepting, sort of standard stuff for that type of character. What I really find different is how much time they spend on deck with the main crew of the white base.Hell, Amuro isn't even present at most of these scenes and its strong unique characters for this area that take the spotlight. Really gives it a lot more of a Star Trek vibe.

I'm not too keen on this Char guy. He hasn't done too much and his claim to fame so far is getting Amuro while he was still inexperienced. I understand from a plot point of view how having this rival guy is such an easy way to create an arc and give reasons for battle and drama, but this is the guy that started it all? He'd better kick some ass next time I see him.

I thought this movie was going to look horrible from an animation standpoint, but it doesn't look half bad. I've actually grown to like the Guntank and Guncannon. I still don't like the RX-78 Gundam design though. However, they really do emphasize how much of a beast this thing is by pointing out shocking new features and how powerful it is.

I like the action during fight scenes. I mean its not super fast action but theres enough happening to satisfy my taste. I'm fine with the small scale battles since they're done so well and so tense.

Locke · 03-17-2014, 10:15 PM

Kill la Kill 14.

Well that was silly, I think this shows charms are running out for me a little. I dunno, the fact that NONE of the other schools even put up a fight kinda summed up all the problems in this show. The complete lack of tangible threats, makes this show really kinda boring at times.

I get the sliding scale is just as problematic in otherways but this isn't a long show, but out of the 14 episodes I've watched pretty much all of the crucial battles have been rubbish, and the more fillerly ones have been much more entertaining. This episode also had some of the cheapest animation of the whole series. Which obviously didn't help.

SideswipePrime · 03-18-2014, 12:21 AM

HeartCatch Precure episode 5:

It was alright. It seems to be following the standard Sentai MOTW formula. I know it's pretty early on, but would it kill these two to follow the person whose Heart Flower is wilting? Especially when Chypre said "Hey, his Heart Flower isn't looking too well"? It would save these two a lot of trouble. Anyway, since I'm watching this in HD now...I'm noticing how rough the backgrounds look. I don't know if this is and intentional design choice, or if there wasn't enough money in the animation budget to refine them. Also, Cobraja is kind of funny. He's also voiced by the same guy who voiced Walz Gill, which is cool.

algo448 · 03-18-2014, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SideswipePrime

HeartCatch Precure episode 5:

It was alright. It seems to be following the standard Sentai MOTW formula. I know it's pretty early on, but would it kill these two to follow the person whose Heart Flower is wilting? Especially when Chypre said "Hey, his Heart Flower isn't looking too well"? It would save these two a lot of trouble. Anyway, since I'm watching this in HD now...I'm noticing how rough the backgrounds look. I don't know if this is and intentional design choice, or if there wasn't enough money in the animation budget to refine them. Also, Cobraja is kind of funny. He's also voiced by the same guy who voiced Walz Gill, which is cool.

I knew I had heard his voice before!

Cobraja is awesome, and all the stuff he forces the mooks to do is simply hilarious.

losondro · 03-18-2014, 11:57 AM

So while I wait for the next episode of Kill La Kill, I shall be watching Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic.

SideswipePrime · 03-18-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by algo448

I knew I had heard his voice before!

Cobraja is awesome, and all the stuff he forces the mooks to do is simply hilarious.

Yeah.

Also, episode 6...Butt Punch...

Locke · 03-18-2014, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by losondro

So while I wait for the next episode of Kill La Kill, I shall be watching Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic.

That show's kinda great, the animation isn't great and it's kinda slow moving, but I always love it when I get epic action out of a show I never expect to get it from. Sorta reminded me of One Piece, in a way, with the way that show flips between Dragonball Z and some relaxed, fantasy adventure show.

The only reason I stopped watching it is I caught up the show and I'm really impatient with weekly anime. If it's now finished I might grab a batch torrent and smash it out.

SideswipePrime · 03-18-2014, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Locke

That show's kinda great, the animation isn't great and it's kinda slow moving, but I always love it when I get epic action out of a show I never expect to get it from. Sorta reminded me of One Piece, in a way, with the way that show flips between Dragonball Z and some relaxed, fantasy adventure show.

The only reason I stopped watching it is I caught up the show and I'm really impatient with weekly anime. If it's now finished I might grab a batch torrent and smash it out.

But it's available for legal streaming on Crunchyroll...

Locke · 03-18-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SideswipePrime

But it's available for legal streaming on Crunchyroll...

My internet is way too slow to stream.

SideswipePrime · 03-18-2014, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Locke

My internet is way too slow to stream.

Oh...well then carry on.

03-17-2014, 12:05 AM	#2931
Powerman293 Man with a plan Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,297	Mobile Suit Gundam compilation movie 1. So this is the fabled Universal Century huh? I'm not impressed quite yet. LOL. But seriously though, I kinda like series so far. Granted, the story is super slowly paced, but it was '79/'81 when this movie was made came and it was setting up the whole Gundam thing for future series. Modern shows and movies have defiantly upped the pacing a lot but this is fine as it is. I kinda like Amuro Ray? I say that with a question mark because while he's pretty good at piloting this Gundam I'm not quite sure why I should like him from a character aspect. I think the only reason why I have any attachment to him outside of me by default having to like Gundam pilots is that he's around my age and he has a cute girlfriend/childhood friend. Fraw Bow is the obligatory female supporting character to the main hero that always appears in the Japanese action show meta franchises and she's.... fine. She contributes to the ship, helps Amuro out, she is loving and accepting, sort of standard stuff for that type of character. What I really find different is how much time they spend on deck with the main crew of the white base.Hell, Amuro isn't even present at most of these scenes and its strong unique characters for this area that take the spotlight. Really gives it a lot more of a Star Trek vibe. I'm not too keen on this Char guy. He hasn't done too much and his claim to fame so far is getting Amuro while he was still inexperienced. I understand from a plot point of view how having this rival guy is such an easy way to create an arc and give reasons for battle and drama, but this is the guy that started it all? He'd better kick some ass next time I see him. I thought this movie was going to look horrible from an animation standpoint, but it doesn't look half bad. I've actually grown to like the Guntank and Guncannon. I still don't like the RX-78 Gundam design though. However, they really do emphasize how much of a beast this thing is by pointing out shocking new features and how powerful it is. I like the action during fight scenes. I mean its not super fast action but theres enough happening to satisfy my taste. I'm fine with the small scale battles since they're done so well and so tense. __________________ My Twitter Last edited by Powerman293; 03-17-2014 at 10:39 PM..

03-17-2014, 10:15 PM	#2932
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Kill la Kill 14. Well that was silly, I think this shows charms are running out for me a little. I dunno, the fact that NONE of the other schools even put up a fight kinda summed up all the problems in this show. The complete lack of tangible threats, makes this show really kinda boring at times. I get the sliding scale is just as problematic in otherways but this isn't a long show, but out of the 14 episodes I've watched pretty much all of the crucial battles have been rubbish, and the more fillerly ones have been much more entertaining. This episode also had some of the cheapest animation of the whole series. Which obviously didn't help. __________________

03-18-2014, 12:21 AM	#2933
SideswipePrime Go beyond...PLUS ULTRA!!! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Higher than you'd think, but lower than you'd hope. Posts: 7,044	HeartCatch Precure episode 5: It was alright. It seems to be following the standard Sentai MOTW formula. I know it's pretty early on, but would it kill these two to follow the person whose Heart Flower is wilting? Especially when Chypre said "Hey, his Heart Flower isn't looking too well"? It would save these two a lot of trouble. Anyway, since I'm watching this in HD now...I'm noticing how rough the backgrounds look. I don't know if this is and intentional design choice, or if there wasn't enough money in the animation budget to refine them. Also, Cobraja is kind of funny. He's also voiced by the same guy who voiced Walz Gill, which is cool. __________________

03-18-2014, 11:47 AM	#2934
algo448 Amateur Procrastinator Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Colombia Posts: 7,491	Quote: Originally Posted by SideswipePrime HeartCatch Precure episode 5: It was alright. It seems to be following the standard Sentai MOTW formula. I know it's pretty early on, but would it kill these two to follow the person whose Heart Flower is wilting? Especially when Chypre said "Hey, his Heart Flower isn't looking too well"? It would save these two a lot of trouble. Anyway, since I'm watching this in HD now...I'm noticing how rough the backgrounds look. I don't know if this is and intentional design choice, or if there wasn't enough money in the animation budget to refine them. Also, Cobraja is kind of funny. He's also voiced by the same guy who voiced Walz Gill, which is cool. I knew I had heard his voice before! Cobraja is awesome, and all the stuff he forces the mooks to do is simply hilarious. __________________ *DA // Tumblr // Youtube*

03-18-2014, 11:57 AM	#2935
losondro Resident priest of Godoka Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,176	So while I wait for the next episode of Kill La Kill, I shall be watching Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic. __________________ Necrozma, thirsts for your light!