The "What anime are you watching" thread

Dr Kain · 09-01-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Electric Turahk

The last episode aired was 221, part of movie-related filler.

Movie related filler? What do you mean by that? 220 starts the Lost Memories 5 parter.

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So that's 7 more episodes (and a movie they probably won't air) until we get to the Water 7 arc.

Edit: Although I just double checked and apparently the 2 episodes immediately before the recognized started of that arc also aren't filler; they're the ones where they meet Aokiji. So I guess it's only 5 more.

Actually, only 3 episodes technically. Even though the Foxy stuff in 225 and 226 are filler, everything that occurs leads directly into the confrontation with Aokiji.

Electric Turahk · 09-01-2013, 10:43 AM

Meh, I know nothing about the older movies and assumed the filler around its release date was related to it, as they do now. Still, what has aired of this Lost Memories 5 parter has bored me to death.

And just because they changed it in the anime so it leads into Aokiji's appearance doesn't mean I want to see Foxy again. Hate him. It's just pure filler.

Powerman293 · 09-01-2013, 10:22 PM

Toriko episodes 8-13

About half way through this disc, I realized the pacing slowed down a hell of a lot, and became the slow shonen format people talk about when they talk about stuff like Naruto and One Piece. I like the Regeal Mamaoth arc so far, but I think Toriko is too way obsessed with scale and its only the first 13 episodes. its like its trying to compete with stuff like Bleach and Naruto's scale, despite the fact that its only beginning right now. The Regeal Mammoth is fucking huge and I can't imagine what the hell the next story arc is going to focus on.

My favorite parts of Toriko so far are the GT robots, Battle Wolf and Sonny's little sister. I think that the show is hinting that she wants to bang Toriko, by the way she talks about him in her monologues. After seeing what Toriko's charge up for his 5 spike punch did to his arm, I can't imagine what the hell could happen to his penis. The Battle wolf is interesting, and I want to understand the specifics of his instincts and what his gripe is with the black GT robot.

The giant pink GT robot was badass, and I want to draw that. I love the explanation on how Coco defeated it, a little too complicated, but it was a really cool fight.

Kiryu · 09-01-2013, 11:11 PM

Six episodes into Vanguard..I think I can officially call this my guilty pleasure show. As stated before I don't know what it is about the anime that I find so enjoyable to watch…well I guess the fact that loosing a god damned card game isn't the end of the world has something to do with it.

Locke · 09-02-2013, 06:56 AM

HOTD 2. I love the way they can cause a sense of real chaos and panic, by concentrating on a localised area. That sense of pure hopelessness and terror as the enemy is everyone, everywhere. Although that might just be a cost saving measure... The show is surprisingly dark as well, with the way it introduces just enough of the victims for a painful kick in the gut, as they are quickly eaten.

I also like that we have a fairly localised set of characters, and the show explores the interesting ways they deal with the pressure and stress. Hirano especially is just awesome, but so is Takashi. God the girls in this show are so annoying though, well everyone but that Bushido chick who is awesome.

And they still left enough room in there to explore the zombies themselves, deducing that they largely react to body heat and most importantly - sound, they themselves cannot see or feel.

The action also remains surprisingly epic, I loved seeing everyone converge on the same spot and bust out their moves. It manages to be very violent, very dark and very emotionally poignant in one moment, then the next it throws it to the wind and just goes nuts with the crazy awesome.

guncannon109 · 09-02-2013, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Locke

HOTD 2. I love the way they can cause a sense of real chaos and panic, by concentrating on a localised area. That sense of pure hopelessness and terror as the enemy is everyone, everywhere. Although that might just be a cost saving measure... The show is surprisingly dark as well, with the way it introduces just enough of the victims for a painful kick in the gut, as they are quickly eaten.

I also like that we have a fairly localised set of characters, and the show explores the interesting ways they deal with the pressure and stress. Hirano especially is just awesome, but so is Takashi. God the girls in this show are so annoying though, well everyone but that Bushido chick who is awesome.

And they still left enough room in there to explore the zombies themselves, deducing that they largely react to body heat and most importantly - sound, they themselves cannot see or feel.

The action also remains surprisingly epic, I loved seeing everyone converge on the same spot and bust out their moves. It manages to be very violent, very dark and very emotionally poignant in one moment, then the next it throws it to the wind and just goes nuts with the crazy awesome.

Glad to hear you liked it!

For me personally, the first episode was possibly the hardest to sit through... but if you can make it through that I'm sure you'll be fine with the rest!

and yes, Saeko Busujima is awesome! Don't worry, I'm sure you'll grow to like Saya as well.

ZeoRangerV · 09-02-2013, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by guncannon109

Glad to hear you liked it!

For me personally, the first episode was possibly the hardest to sit through... but if you can make it through that I'm sure you'll be fine with the rest!

Did you watch the OVA? That was PAINFUL to watch.

Loved the series itself though!

guncannon109 · 09-02-2013, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV

Did you watch the OVA? That was PAINFUL to watch.

Loved the series itself though!

Oh I did... sadly. I put it on thinking "AWESOME! More Highschool of the Dead!" Then as it played on I began thinking "What the fuck...? Not even the series was THIS shameless!"

Though it was kind of funny.

Locke · 09-02-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by guncannon109

Glad to hear you liked it!

For me personally, the first episode was possibly the hardest to sit through... but if you can make it through that I'm sure you'll be fine with the rest!

and yes, Saeko Busujima is awesome! Don't worry, I'm sure you'll grow to like Saya as well.

Really? I enjoyed the first episode as well, my thoughts are on the other page!

guncannon109 · 09-02-2013, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Locke

Really? I enjoyed the first episode as well, my thoughts are on the other page!

Maybe I should be clarify on what I meant by "hard to sit through". I didn't find the episode bad, quite the opposite actually I thought it was awesome. What I meant was that what was happening in the episode was rather unsettling and hard to watch at times.

09-01-2013, 10:43 AM	#1542
Electric Turahk Tokusatsu Hero Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,525	Meh, I know nothing about the older movies and assumed the filler around its release date was related to it, as they do now. Still, what has aired of this Lost Memories 5 parter has bored me to death. And just because they changed it in the anime so it leads into Aokiji's appearance doesn't mean I want to see Foxy again. Hate him. It's just pure filler. __________________

09-01-2013, 10:22 PM	#1543
Powerman293 Man with a plan Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,297	Toriko episodes 8-13 About half way through this disc, I realized the pacing slowed down a hell of a lot, and became the slow shonen format people talk about when they talk about stuff like Naruto and One Piece. I like the Regeal Mamaoth arc so far, but I think Toriko is too way obsessed with scale and its only the first 13 episodes. its like its trying to compete with stuff like Bleach and Naruto's scale, despite the fact that its only beginning right now. The Regeal Mammoth is fucking huge and I can't imagine what the hell the next story arc is going to focus on. My favorite parts of Toriko so far are the GT robots, Battle Wolf and Sonny's little sister. I think that the show is hinting that she wants to bang Toriko, by the way she talks about him in her monologues. After seeing what Toriko's charge up for his 5 spike punch did to his arm, I can't imagine what the hell could happen to his penis. The Battle wolf is interesting, and I want to understand the specifics of his instincts and what his gripe is with the black GT robot. The giant pink GT robot was badass, and I want to draw that. I love the explanation on how Coco defeated it, a little too complicated, but it was a really cool fight. __________________ My Twitter

09-01-2013, 11:11 PM	#1544
Kiryu TN's Resident Gunpla Nut Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8,955	Six episodes into Vanguard..I think I can officially call this my guilty pleasure show. As stated before I don't know what it is about the anime that I find so enjoyable to watch…well I guess the fact that loosing a god damned card game isn't the end of the world has something to do with it. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV And Toei couldn't care less. You aren't the target audience, get over it. Twitter: @KiryuDX

09-02-2013, 06:56 AM	#1545
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	HOTD 2. I love the way they can cause a sense of real chaos and panic, by concentrating on a localised area. That sense of pure hopelessness and terror as the enemy is everyone, everywhere. Although that might just be a cost saving measure... The show is surprisingly dark as well, with the way it introduces just enough of the victims for a painful kick in the gut, as they are quickly eaten. I also like that we have a fairly localised set of characters, and the show explores the interesting ways they deal with the pressure and stress. Hirano especially is just awesome, but so is Takashi. God the girls in this show are so annoying though, well everyone but that Bushido chick who is awesome. And they still left enough room in there to explore the zombies themselves, deducing that they largely react to body heat and most importantly - sound, they themselves cannot see or feel. The action also remains surprisingly epic, I loved seeing everyone converge on the same spot and bust out their moves. It manages to be very violent, very dark and very emotionally poignant in one moment, then the next it throws it to the wind and just goes nuts with the crazy awesome. __________________

09-02-2013, 06:57 AM	#1546
guncannon109 Gathering Rangers for D&D Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orgrimmar Posts: 7,949	Quote: Originally Posted by Locke HOTD 2. I love the way they can cause a sense of real chaos and panic, by concentrating on a localised area. That sense of pure hopelessness and terror as the enemy is everyone, everywhere. Although that might just be a cost saving measure... The show is surprisingly dark as well, with the way it introduces just enough of the victims for a painful kick in the gut, as they are quickly eaten. I also like that we have a fairly localised set of characters, and the show explores the interesting ways they deal with the pressure and stress. Hirano especially is just awesome, but so is Takashi. God the girls in this show are so annoying though, well everyone but that Bushido chick who is awesome. And they still left enough room in there to explore the zombies themselves, deducing that they largely react to body heat and most importantly - sound, they themselves cannot see or feel. The action also remains surprisingly epic, I loved seeing everyone converge on the same spot and bust out their moves. It manages to be very violent, very dark and very emotionally poignant in one moment, then the next it throws it to the wind and just goes nuts with the crazy awesome. Glad to hear you liked it! For me personally, the first episode was possibly the hardest to sit through... but if you can make it through that I'm sure you'll be fine with the rest! and yes, Saeko Busujima is awesome! Don't worry, I'm sure you'll grow to like Saya as well. Last edited by guncannon109; 09-02-2013 at 07:02 AM..