What Anime are you watching now?

[Turnip Sensei]

I just watched Suisei no Gargantia and I enjoyed it a lot. I was kinda expecting ocean punk mecha action, and dark one at that, because I heard that Urobuchi was part of the production. Instead I got really good coming of a age story, which tackled all kinds of subjects, from immigration to social Darwinism. The characters were for the most part really good, even the mechas had awesome personalities.

It also has the cutest thing ever, Amy.

[XReaper]

started re-watching bakuman

[GetterEmperor]

Started Parasyte today and instantly fell in love with the show on the first episode. I've been watching it all day.

[Fred the Barber]

I just watched Suisei no Gargantia and I enjoyed it a lot. I was kinda expecting ocean punk mecha action, and dark one at that, because I heard that Urobuchi was part of the production. Instead I got really good coming of a age story, which tackled all kinds of subjects, from immigration to social Darwinism. The characters were for the most part really good, even the mechas had awesome personalities.

It also has the cutest thing ever, Amy.

[Eclipsed]

(Finished) S4 Zero no Tsukaima.

Hoh boy where should I start...

Why the hell couldn't S2 & S3 be like this?! >.>

 

S4 was a blast!!!

Misc. Thoughts/Ramblings(spoilers) (IMG heavy; but dw I nerfed them all to be 50~100KB each)

Void Magic + Familiar lore utilized more. I like lore

• Julius x Saito are the Zero no Tsukaime version of Rewrite's Sakuya x Kotarou >.> I totally didn't even foreshadow the revelation of Julius also being a legendary familiar.
• Was obvious that Tiffa was a Void Mage. But I HATED the plot twist of her making Saito her familiar.
• I liked the direction the show was going setting up Void Mages and their importance in the upcoming grand conflict; unfortunately King Joseph's role as main antagonist ends by episode 3 and so they have to asspull a random dragon to be the final big baddie.
• Why the fk didn't the pope just jump with Julius instead of pushing Julius off and staying there to be eaten. Because plot, I know. But that was so stupid >.>.
• Apparently the whole Ancient Dragon + Void Mages relationship is anime-only, but I think they did a decent job overall of hyping it up and creating a sense of dread.

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Saito & Louise are finally able to actually develop their relationship properly instead of doing the whole 'one step forward, two steps back' BS from previous seasons. Well, they still kind of do that every now and then, but the drama was handled quite well and felt meaningful compared to previous seasons~

 

Saito x Louise (some favorite moments)

   

There's PLENTY of S&L moments in every episode this time around and they just make me go 

 

Beginnings

Remember, this was how it was in the beginning S1 >.>

I miss S1's robotic Louise >.>

 

 

Just wait a few seasons.

 

 

"You're just a familiar"  -> "Because you're my familiar" -> "Because I love you"

 

Little Kitty

Little Kitty wants to be bullied by Big Kitty~

 

 

 

 

HHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

 

Lemon-chan

Hey look, it's 

Index Lemon-chan!

 

 

HHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

 

LOL

 

 

THIS is how cockblocking moments should be xD

 

 

 

Siesta (comments)

She finally cuts down (a bit) on the obnoxious man-stealing attempts and redeems herself a bit. It takes ALOT to reverse my opinion of an annoying character, so props to her 

 

+1 Wingwoman

Yup.

 

 

MHMMM. Saito Baka.

 

For realz, this girl deserves some respect for choosing to help Louise x Saito relationship instead of trying to take advantage of the situation (She totally would try to steal Saito if this was S3 I bet >.>)

+100 pep talk

 

 

I'll admit, throughout the show I kept going 'WHY IS THIS F@#% MAID HERE' but this comment just made me feel all fuzzy and nostalgic thinking about them all growing old together ^^;

 

 

Like sure she annoyed my ass off for a long time, but in the end, I'm still fond of Sestia. Somewhat.

 

 

 

 

 

Tabitha & Tiffa (comments)

Annnnd to replace Sestia's man-stealing role, we have Tabitha & Tiffa (and Henrietta, but she'll get her own section so I can rant 

)

 

Tabitha

Tabitha was fine- she at least knew her place so she never really crossed any lines. And with her cold-upfrontness she was able to take advantage of Louise's tsun personality and reverse-psychology her into not giving up on Saito.

No words needed to capture the emotion in this scene. 10/10

 

 

Translation: I will bring Saito happiness by bringing you to your senses and making you go back to him.

 

 

OH IT'S ONNNN xD

 

 

 

Tiffa

Tiffa was also alright... She's the typical innocent naive type so I can't really fault her (and she gets a huge get-out-of-jail free card from Eclipsed's Hate Train for being the sole reason Saito is still alive after his glorious one man stand against 70,000 troops back in S2).

It was interesting to see how Louise would deal with having to 'share' Saito as a familiar >.>

^Ah, that brings back memories...

 

Sorry Fuwa no longer hosts torrents

 

 

Random comment: I wonder how many girls did Louise kiss throughout the series >.>

 

 

Honestly though I think the show seriously overstepped its boundaries. Like it ruined the sacredness between Saito and Louise by making Saito someone else's familiar as well -.-

 

 

ATTA BOY SAITO. NOW IF YOU CAN JUST STOP KISSING OTHER GIRLS YOU HAVE 100% MY RESPECT.

 

But yeah in general the distinction between whether Louise and Saito's relationship was one of 'Master & Familiar' (S1) or 'Lover & Lover' (S4) is an important distinction to realize (S2 & S3 they were in between which was why everything was so stagnant) yada yada.

 

 

Derflinger

...You're not going to make fun of me if I confess that I cried when the sword died, right? >.>

 

 

I totally didn't see that coming and after 4 seasons of Saito having his trusty Derflinger only for it to die just like that was friggen' heartbreaking.

[Eclipsed]

cont' from prev. post cuz 25 image limit too stronk

Henrietta (rant)

Okay I was about to rant about Henrietta but it would probably be an essay longer than my 

2000 post celebration thingy and I'm tired already so >.>

TL;DR

 
 

 
Like seriously? I was having a blast with Episodes 1~4 cherishing the Saito x Louise moments and then Saito goes and pulls this BS -_____________________-
It's like man, this guy just doesn't learn!@#
 
TLSR (Too Long, Still Reading)

Continuing from the above, F#$% Saito. I lost SOO much respect for the guy because this time he REALLY messed up. Like omfg how many times are you gonna etjioegjlkdnfksn I don't even JKAJRGJSJKLGHSJKGWEKSLSDKLF

Sestia was annoying, but I don't think I ever hated her. I HATED Henrietta after this. Her shamelessness about it doesn't help either. Rebounding after Prince Wales died, much? 

/end rant. That wasn't too bad . Anyways moving on.
 
I outright cheered Louise on as she left Saito's ass but omg I felt sooo bad for her. I mean just look at her ;-;

;-;
 
Saito is clearly remorseful for his actions though and his following statement really does prove that Louise is the one and only one for him. But it's overall value is kinda diminished because by now you just can't trust the guy anymore >.>

THEN WHY DO YOU ALWAYS FKING CHEAT YOU MOTHER F#$^%$&32%^$^%#@
 
Alas, good ol' Louise is mature now & after some pep talk from Talbitha + Kirche she can learn to forgive. Now If Saito can learn to reject the others & be more faithful in return >.>

 
 

 
 

Try not to screw up ever again, Saito.
 
Bonus

YEAHHH B!#@$ SLAP THAT PRINCESS GOGO LOUISE!!!
 
Was kinda nice to see these supposed childhood friends burn some steam but overall I still dislike Henrietta's attitude. Even when Saito rejects her she does the whole 'my feelings won't ever change'. Okay cool, but stop trying to make advances on him when he's already taken and has no interest in you -.-

All in all though this was probably my favorite Louise x Saito drama episode. It really pushed their relationship to the limits


 
Ending

I agree, Nosebleed. The ending was definitely icing on the cake! Definitely one of the better feel-good endings I've had from an anime in a while

 
 

 
 

 
 


 
And they visit Japan kyaaa!@#

 
 

 
 

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My Ratings on MAL (based heavily on enjoyment factor)

• S1: 8
• S2: 7
• S3: 7
• S4: 9

S4 did the series justice

[Turnip Sensei]

 It certainly helps with enjoyment that all of the girls in Gargantia are ridiculously cute, though; something about the art style in that show really works for me, I guess. If I had to pick one (and of course I have to pick one), I'd definitely say Bellows, though; long red ponytail is basically all my favorite hair qualities at once.

 

The combination of natural blush and slightly tanned skin is almost illegally cute. Why isn't it used more often? So much wasted potential... 

[Abyssal Monkey]

S4 Zero no Tsukaima.

 

Derflinger

...You're not going to make fun of me if I confess that I cried when the sword died, right? >.>

 

 

I totally didn't see that coming and after 4 seasons of Saito having his trusty Derflinger only for it to die just like that was friggen' heartbreaking.

DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRF!!!  (I was actually going to rage if you didn't mention him)

This was actually the saddest part of the entire series when I was reading the LN for me.  It's always the sentient inanimate objects that make you the saddest when they leave.  It's because you know they didn't have a choice to do it, yet they did it anyway.  Also, because they are inanimate, it actually highlights how much character and personality they actually had compared to some of the other less agreeable characters.

 

Now on to Shakugan no Shana sans season 3.  I'm afraid you will just stop if you try to watch season 3.  You didn't like Saito being a dick? Yuuji's logic in season 3 makes me want to murder the author. Just take the hint at season 2 as canon and leave it at that.  You gotta keep the TsundeRie LN anime adaptation train moving!

[Fred the Barber]

The combination of natural blush and slightly tanned skin is almost illegally cute. Why isn't it used more often? So much wasted potential... 

[Turnip Sensei]

I have never seen the glowy sunburned shoulders anywhere else, either, and it adds a lot; but, yeah, I think it's mostly the blush. I suppose the environment of the show is relevant, since it explains the tanned/burned look, but there are other other anime with settings that would explain a well-tanned look, but which go for completely pale - Magi, for instance. I wonder if nobody usually uses those touches because of the strong cultural aesthetic preference for very pale skin.

 

The preference for pale skin might be the reason for it, or it just might be the general way doing things in the industry. Anime characters tend to have very unicolor faces, with exception of turning red when embarrassed. That's why the lively colored faces stand out so much. I tried to look if I could find anything else with same style of facial drawing, but I couldn't. The character designer for Gargantia had some examples in his other works, but he's a H-manga author, so that's hardly a good reference point.

I want more natural blush in my anime... 

[Nosebleed]

Eclipsed, I'm glad to know you also enjoyed the last season of ZnT despite the shakey moments and all the harem BS. I think season 4's ending was really "aww" worthy. Louise is one of the tsunderes I'll always respect.

 

ZnT was the first more "serious" romance-ish show I watched that progressed the relationship of the MCs until the end and it always has a special place in my heart because of it.

 

Now if I were to make a comparison to Shakugan no Shana based on this, Imagine all the good things happen in season 1 and 2 and then season 3 is just a huge fucking mess that basically destroys everything the previous seasons built up too and you're always wishing it would just end, although in the end you still get the ending they deserve.

If you're ready for that, feel free to dive into Shakugan no Shana.

 

Shana is voiced by Rie, just like Louise, and they're both tsunderes so at least you got that going for it.

[Eclipsed]

DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRF!!!  (I was actually going to rage if you didn't mention him)

This was actually the saddest part of the entire series when I was reading the LN for me.  It's always the sentient inanimate objects that make you the saddest when they leave.  It's because you know they didn't have a choice to do it, yet they did it anyway.  Also, because they are inanimate, it actually highlights how much character and personality they actually had compared to some of the other less agreeable characters.

 

Now on to Shakugan no Shana sans season 3.  I'm afraid you will just stop if you try to watch season 3.  You didn't like Saito being a dick? Yuuji's logic in season 3 makes me want to murder the author. Just take the hint at season 2 as canon and leave it at that.  You gotta keep the TsundeRie LN anime adaptation train moving!

S3's that bad huh >.>

edit: well damn. Do you think S3 is skippable-worthy like Abyssal suggested, Nosebleed? xD

[Ceris]

S3's that bad huh >.>

edit: well damn. Do you think S3 is skippable-worthy like Abyssal suggested, Nosebleed? xD

Not with the cliffhanger at the end of S2.

[Nosebleed]

Yeah definitely not skippable because S2 sets everything up for a S3.

 

They could have ended it so perfectly in S2... but they didn't.

 

If you skip S3 you'll basically question what the hell happens next for the rest of your life.

[Eclipsed]

Alright thanks guys

I shall brace myself for the inevitable S3

[Ceris]

You can watch Shakugan no Shana S (the OVAs) after S2.

[Abyssal Monkey]

Yeah definitely not skippable because S2 sets everything up for a S3.

 

They could have ended it so perfectly in S2... but they didn't.

 

If you skip S3 you'll basically question what the hell happens next for the rest of your life.

[Pyonnu]

I just started watching Saenai Heroine No Sodatekata, and i'm really enjoying it so far.

 

I also recently started watching Isuca. I'm 6 episodes in, and I think I'm just going to drop it.

[Kosakyun]

Downloading Nisekoi, and will finally watch the thing.

 

Then I'll probably download Zero no Tsukaima or Parasyte.

Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso is also a good contender.

Same with Nichijou.

 

Which do you think I should download first?

[bogdankl]

just finished inu x boku ss, and i have to recommend it to any one who wants a warm, funny, and very entertaining love story in anime form and that can bear with the age difference, honestly i have 0 problems with it but i know most people probably will not,

 

also if you ever need a good laugh watch kiss x sis that anime is retarded in the best possible way, it's like watching a very beautiful train wreck in slow motion

but why the fuck did the ending suck so much, you had one job anime, on fapping job, sister on brother on sister action, YOU PROMISED IT IN THE THIRD EPISODE and then you flopped in the end like a flacid dick at the end of an unsuccessful run,  you are such a letdown sometimes

[Mr Poltroon]

Currently watching Seto No Hanayome (My Bride is a Mermaid) and I swear, there isn't a moments rest on this. It's always so full of action comedy and antics.

I'm still unsure if they plan on developing the romance at all or if they just want to keep it a comedy.

[GetterEmperor]

Currently watching Seto No Hanayome (My Bride is a Mermaid) and I swear, there isn't a moments rest on this. It's always so full of action comedy and antics.

I'm still unsure if they plan on developing the romance at all or if they just want to keep it a comedy.

This one is pretty great. I forgot a lot of the later moments, but it does develops the romance later and it's funny the entire way through so that's nice. One of my favorite romcoms.

[Nosebleed]

Currently watching Seto No Hanayome (My Bride is a Mermaid) and I swear, there isn't a moments rest on this. It's always so full of action comedy and antics.

I'm still unsure if they plan on developing the romance at all or if they just want to keep it a comedy.

In my opinion Seto no Hanayome is a masterpiece of romcoms, being able to provide great comedy which is an aspect a lot of romcoms fail to deliver.

In terms of the romance itself, it does develop it to some extent and the conclusion really hints at how the characters feel about each other, but don't expect some Itazura na Kiss.

Just enjoy the hilariously fun ride that is this show.

[SoulJustIn]

Seto No Hanayome

not enough .........

not enough.......

 

ova not enough too ............

 

anime not enough...... maybe i should go read manga...... (just like School rumble too)

[Eclipsed]

k I got my hw and studying done for the weekend and now dove into episodes 1&2 for Shakugan no Shana

Impressions(spoilers)

Misc. 

• Seems to be a good amount of interesting supernatural lore to go around with the Torches and whatnot so I'm looking forward to it  (i lik lore)
• Good thing Hirai-san wasn't given much character development. I'm HORRIBLE with character deaths, especially for characters I grow fond of (I get depressed-ish for a day or two >.>)

Comparisons with Zero no Tsukaima (cuz we all love doing comparisons)

• OMFG THE VOICES ARE THE SAME!@# Like I know you guys already told me Shana would = Louise, but you didn't say that Yuuji would = Saito also LOL!!! It friggen' gave me goosebumps. Feels like I'm just watching an alternate dimension storyline involving these two or something.
• Shana is like a more cold Louise; her voice is a bit deeper when in Flame Haze mode (though obviously she has the exact same 'cute' voice when in 'dere mode)
• Yuuji sounds the same as Saito pretty much... then there's the Familiar vs. Torch comparison yada yada... there's no ecchi tag for SnS soo I'll be spared any nonsense relationship drama involving perversion with other females right? >.>
• Question: Going off of the ecchi thing, I actually really liked the 'adult' flirting going on b/w Saito & Louise (ie. he would grope her and get her to say naughty things and she would go along with it). Will Yuuji & Shana's relationship include these 'adult' elements or will they just be 'casual' (have no perverted moments together)?
• Question: Do you like red Shana or black Shana >.>

Pretty hyped so far