[EpsilonX]

Got up to episode 4 of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure last night. I didn't really enjoy the first episode, but the other three were good. It's pretty clear how old the story is, but it manages to stay interesting. I can't help but wonder how the show would have turned out had it received a full anime adaptation back in the day. Of course, each part would likely have had to been a separate series, since the manga is still going...

[Guyver Spawn]

If we had a Jojo anime in the 80's, they would have likely censorship down the violence similar what Fist of the North Star did. We also did a 1993-2000 OVA series of Part 3 which only cover like the first part of Stardust Crusaders from what I can remember.

Seeing that you are enjoying Jojo, I suggest to check out Baoh seeing they are both are created by Hirohiko Araki. Hirohiko Araki created Baoh a few years before Jojo (Manga in 1984 and anime in 1989). Baoh also has a somewhat Toku feel to it in my opinion seeing that the main protagonist that is kidnapped by an evil organization to turn them into the ultimate weapon and escapes just before their final brainwashing before able to transform into a powerful monster. It's also a short OVA being around 50 minutes.

[Guyver Spawn]

I'm watching Record of Lodoss War (1990-1991 OVA) at the moment and I'm personally really enjoying it. The anime feels very similar to classic fantasy series like Lord of the Rings and D&D. Not to mention the animation from Mad House is great for something from 1990. I never saw this anime and only remember seeing a VHS copy of it at my local video store back in the late 1990's.

Other anime I finish watching recently:

Otaku No Video - I haven't seen this anime in almost a decade and I'm glad that I rewatch it. The humor is funny and the anime is filled with awesome pop culture references from the 60's-80's. Not a fan of the live action parts, but they are interesting. Otaku No Video is a lot of fun and can be rather educational seeing that it explores the realm of Japanese nerd culture. Modern anime day fans may view this anime as nothing special seeing that we have anime like Genshiken now. I suggest checking this anime out for any old school anime fan. Grade: B

Strait Jacket - Personally I really enjoy this anime a lot. Strait Jacket is no masterpiece, but I felt like the story and action are pretty well done. Reiott Steinberg is a very cool main character and Steven Blum's voice really work for his character. I feel the other supporting cast could have been better and I wish the back story was handle better. This anime has a lot of back story and it was hardly talk about. The animation still looks great after nearly a decade later when it was release in Japan. I also love the world that they created in the anime and the action was top-notch. Overall, I really like Strait Jacket and I recommended checking it out for any action anime fan. Grade: B+

Twilight Of The Dark Master - I thought this anime would be bad and I end up liking it. I love the dark, gritty and gothic art style that this anime has. I really miss the animation style that Mad House use to have with their older anime from the late 80's and 90's with their horror and darker action anime like with Wicked City, Ninja Scroll and several others. I also love how surreal that this anime can be at times too. I admit that the plot is pretty messy and somethings didn't make much sense, but the action is pretty awesome though. This anime has become a new guilty pleasure of mine and I won't mind seeing it again. Grade: B-

Wild 7 (1994 OVA) - This anime was a very fun anime to watch. This anime is not a great or good anime, but it is filled with great action from start to finish. This anime is very cheesy and over the top which reminds me of old exploitation outlaw biker films with the high levels of violence and cheesy dialogue. I also like that they try to have a social commentary with police brutality, the rise of militant student activists and political corruption. While the characters and story may be weak, Hiba is a fun action hero and I did enjoy the other 7 wild gang members. The music in this anime kicks ass too. I recommended watching this anime if you want something that is plain dumb fun. Grade: B+

[Sunred]

I just learned that Handa Kun is a spin-off of Barakamon.
So I am watching Barakamon.

[Guyver Spawn]

I watch Golgo 13: Queen Bee a few weeks ago and I found it to be okay. The action was good, but the story was pretty weak. Duke Togo felt like a plot device and it didn't feel like he was written in the story very well. Queen Bee was pretty lame to. Sure we got a backstory on what happen to her, but I felt like she was another bad chick with guns. If we got Queen Bee being a fully fleshed out villain, I would like her much better.

I did like the animation even though some frames are repeated. It was a not bad movie, it could have been much better. I like the first movie from the 80's (Golgo 13: The Professional) to be a better movie because it had more interesting villains and a better plot. Grade: B-

[Electric Turahk]

The few shows I watched this past season are now all finally done.

Berserk told a story well enough - and seeing the continuation of said story is the only reason I'm looking forward to the next season next year - but its subpar visuals just brought the whole show down. When the show looks bad it's just hard to stay invested at times.

Re:Zero continued to exceed my expectations and I loved it the whole way through. The half in this season saw some pretty good character development, though the main plot felt like it was really only beginning at the very end. That has me hoping we won't have to wait too many years for a season 2, but the ending was written in such a way (and cutting out a pretty important scene from the novel I've heard) to imply not to expect one. Since we sort of got a happy ending and can just assume from what we were shown that things continue to be happy from there. Obviously they won't though because suffering is Subaru.

Oh yeah. Re:Petit was a thing.

But 91 Days was one hell of a thing. Loved every second of it as well. These were some fun characters to watch and it about ended how expected, open as it was.

Don't think I have anything new lined up at all for this new season though.

[Angel]

I just finished 'Amaama To Inazuma' not too long ago. It was... Okay? The whole cooking thing was a welcome change of pace from what I usually watch, but I don't think anything about it particularly stood out at all. I'd totally watch S2 (if it gets one), but you know... Just *shrug* If you want something that'll tug at your heartstrings, I'd recommend 'Usagi Drop' instead.

Another one I'm watching (though it's currently on hold since I'm going on a trip) is 'Urusei Yatsura'. It's aged VERY well, and it's a 'must watch' if you truly consider yourself an anime fan. Despite how illustrious it is, I don't know anyone else who's seen it which sucks. :\

Is 'New Game' as good as people say it is?

[Guyver Spawn]

I seen a few episodes of Urusei Yatsura and I like them. It seems to be Rumiko Takahashi's best work.

[Sunred]

Finished Danganronpa 3. What a ride.
Little tidbit for the full chronological experience:
1. Watch Danganronpa 3 Despair Arc
2. Play Danganronpa 1
3. Play Danganronpa 2
4. Play Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls
5. Watch Danganronpa Future Arc
6. Watch Danganronpa Hope Arc

If you do not have a lot of time to play the games just watch the perfect run walkthroughs for the narrative.

And finished Handa-kun, still on Barakamon.

[barnstenchfartface]

Ultra Despair Girls takes place between DR1 and SDR2. Also watching a mystery series like this is a terrible idea. Knowing things totally kills the experience.

One should only watch things chronologically if they've already experienced them properly first imo.