Fred the Barber Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 I just finished two shows:- Bunny Drop was borderline life-changing. Every episode brought little tears of happiness to my eyes, and as I was watching the closing moments of the last episode (not realizing it was the last episode), I thought to myself, "it could end right now and I would be perfectly happy with that." And then, lo and behold, it did. I can't deny I felt a stab of disappointment, but I know there's no way I could be happier with the show. It didn't come to some grand close, or wrap everything up in a neat little bow; some rare shows pull that off, and my hat goes off to them. In the case of Bunny Drop, in fact, there were many important loose ends left behind; but it was nonetheless just right. The most important things had been well and truly settled, and I can imagine the future for myself if I want to carry through on the promises the show left behind.- Yona of the Dawn was also, frankly, amazing. I dearly hope this show gets picked up for another season; I really respect that they managed to gradually build a large and interesting cast while still telling engaging stories along the way, and I'd like to see them get another season to really capitalize on that cast they built up. I also absolutely love the villain - 10/10, best villain ever. I'm still not even sure if he is a villain. This show, at times, reminds me a lot of Avatar: The Last Airbender (which is high praise from me, by the way). I realize it comes from a shoujo manga, but it has a lot of the hallmarks and charm of a typical shounen (many of which are also in Avatar), while also stepping things up a notch in many areas vs. a typical shounen: it's a classic bildungsroman, both literally and figuratively, anchored by a loveable but initially weak person who we watch become stronger, mentally and physically; it surrounds that person with reliable, likeable friends with interesting backstories; but it also gives off a much stronger sense of purpose and a more consistent direction, right from the start, than any shounen anime I've ever seen; and it occasionally shows off a pretty delightful romance (I can't get enough of love polygons, and this show's love triangle is excellent). I wouldn't be surprised if the love story in particular never goes anywhere (except maybe if the show gets picked up strongly enough to go all the way to completion, and we get some nice resolution in a final episode), but otherwise the show hits on all those cylinders and makes real progress pretty regularly. Above all, I love Yona. I can't even handle how awesome she is. As soon as you start to forget how much she can accomplish on the strength of her will alone, she steps up again in some impossible situation and proves, once again, why she's the main character. I totally get why all these dudes are following her around like lapdogs; I'd be right there with them. Quote
GetterEmperor Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 About to start Urusei Yatsura. 195 episodes, 6 movies, and 12 OVAs. It's been a while since I've tackled anything this big so looking forward to it. Monmon 1 Quote
Kosakyun Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 Started watching Parasyte because why not watch more shows?Currently at Episode 13. This shit's good.It makes me really sad though. Quote
LightBladeNova Posted December 24, 2015 Posted December 24, 2015 It upsets me to see Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso so beloved by so many people, because one of the messages the show conveys to its audience is insensitive and downright offensive. Comments #10, 11, 12, and 14 summarize my point well (though they're mostly repeating information):http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1364128 Quote
Dergonu Posted December 24, 2015 Posted December 24, 2015 So I've finished inu x boku SS. Loved the ending. The show is goofy as all hell, but the ending wraps up the show on a serious and really nice note, which was wonderful. Seriously hilarious and awesome show.Gonna go ahead and watch black bullet and then Attack on titan. Those two have been on my watch list for too long. Ugh ... but I do kinda want more slice of life comedy and less shounen action .... Oh well. I'll do it so people will stop annoying me with the same question "Have you watched attack on titan yet?!"I'm so close to punching them in the face each time they do it This show better be worth it. Quote
jaxter0987 Posted December 25, 2015 Posted December 25, 2015 It upsets me to see Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso so beloved by so many people, because one of the messages the show conveys to its audience is insensitive and downright offensive. Comments #10, 11, 12, and 14 summarize my point well (though they're mostly repeating information):http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1364128I glanced over the thread, since a lot of repetitive information was being thrown around and there were a lot of "10/10 just because" and "1/10 why was this liked" posts littered throughout the thread.http://www.anime-evo.net/2014/11/07/in-defence-of-shigatsu-wa-kimi-no-uso/As stated in that piece "The fact of the matter is that Shigatsu is series that’s ridden with faults and issues, and your enjoyment and mileage of the show will depend on how glaring those issues are to you."None of the issues he's brought up mattered that much to me.Slap stick comedy? A little jarring at times but doesn't hurt the overall series' point at all. "Bullying"? Mostly light hearted jabbing between friends, emphasis on mostly. Middle Schoolers thinking at a higher level than their age? Suspension of disbelief. The fact is that different people obviously led different lives in middle school. You may think its crazy that they're even having these kinds of thoughts but I don't. Kaori being less than perfect? Go figure Kousei is blinded by love, and a character has flaws and imperfections despite being idolized as an ideal...In other news, I finally got around to watching Monster Musume like I've been meaning to, and recently got back into Umaru after a random hiatus. Monmusu was the light hearted piece I needed after Owarimonogatari. Quote
B0X0R Posted December 25, 2015 Posted December 25, 2015 It's a very rare occurrence that I specifically try to keep up with an anime. I've been watching Utawata... Utawarata... I've been watching Utty Wutty and have been enjoying it quite a lot. Monmon 1 Quote
Kosakyun Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 It's a very rare occurrence that I specifically try to keep up with an anime. I've been watching Utawata... Utawarata... I've been watching Utty Wutty and have been enjoying it quite a lot.Utawarerumono, fag. :TAlso finished Parasyte a few days ago. It was good.I love the point that it was trying to make, namely the being natural of everything that's being happening and the benefits that it gives to the environment. It's like at the end, the show was trying to make us see what Hirokawa saw, making him help the parasites out in fitting in with human society. Of course, every benefit that the world can possibly get from the natural predators of humans is overruled by the fact that humans being killed is wrong in the eyes of human society, and therefore is wrong in all aspects. The clash of humanism (I'm using it in a context where humans are given importance) against preserving the natural balance in the ecosystem is very evident in the show, which I really liked. In the end, humans still triumphed. Now humans will have to solve the problem in an alternative way which doesn't involve slowly whittling our numbers to lessen the damage on the world.Also started on Comet Lucifer. I'm at Episode 7.Nothing's making sense, but at least Felia's a qt.I also love Kuon's clothes. RIP if I got her name wrong. Quote
Nosebleed Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 And so airs the last episode of Working.Perfection isn't enough to describe it, it was literal porn for anyone who's watched the series from the beginning.This show is a prime example of how you handle slice of life, comedy and romance and I avidly recommend anyone to watch it. Fred the Barber, Suzu Fanatic and AaronIsCrunchy 3 Quote
Fred the Barber Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 I've still only seen Season 1 of Working!, but it remains the #1 comedy I've ever seen. I keep putting off watching Season 2 so I have something to look forward to. I'm glad to hear it stays true to form to the end! Quote
jaxter0987 Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 And so airs the last episode of Working.Perfection isn't enough to describe it, it was literal porn for anyone who's watched the series from the beginning.This show is a prime example of how you handle slice of life, comedy and romance and I avidly recommend anyone to watch it.Oh my god, I'm ashamed that I didn't realized it aired until I saw your post just now. Time to orgasm over this ending. Quote
AaronIsCrunchy Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 Checking out Working! now - I'd never heard of it prior to your post yesterday. I'm already in love with it; just a shame that I don't have anything extra to look forward to once I finish. Quote
jaxter0987 Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 Perfection isn't enough to describe it, it was literal porn for anyone who's watched the series from the beginning.I couldn't have said it better myself. To put it crudely, I came multiple times during that episode. And what REALLY killed it for me, was the ED sequence. Seeing the past 3 seasons in quick review brought up so much nostalgia that I couldn't help but grin even harder than I already was throughout the episode. It's sad that Working is over but man, what a way to end it. Quote
Nosebleed Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 Perfection isn't enough to describe it, it was literal porn for anyone who's watched the series from the beginning.I couldn't have said it better myself. To put it crudely, I came multiple times during that episode. And what REALLY killed it for me, was the ED sequence. Seeing the past 3 seasons in quick review brought up so much nostalgia that I couldn't help but grin even harder than I already was throughout the episode. It's sad that Working is over but man, what a way to end it.I was really scared they'd just shrug everything off and have an open ending, but I'm really happy to know they tied everything together properly, and they did so in a way that it still feels like we're watching Working, and that's what I loved the most about it, they didn't try to go all melodramatic and serious, they just did what Working does best. When I heard the opening song from season 1 play at the end I couldn't help but shed a tear, what a great 50 minutes. Quote
Mr Poltroon Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 Perfection isn't enough to describe it, it was literal porn for anyone who's watched the series from the beginning.I couldn't have said it better myself. To put it crudely, I came multiple times during that episode. And what REALLY killed it for me, was the ED sequence. Seeing the past 3 seasons in quick review brought up so much nostalgia that I couldn't help but grin even harder than I already was throughout the episode. It's sad that Working is over but man, what a way to end it.I was really scared they'd just shrug everything off and have an open ending, but I'm really happy to know they tied everything together properly, and they did so in a way that it still feels like we're watching Working, and that's what I loved the most about it, they didn't try to go all melodramatic and serious, they just did what Working does best. When I heard the opening song from season 1 play at the end I couldn't help but shed a tear, what a great 50 minutes.This is a good opportunity. It seems to focus on Comedy; do you think I'd like Working? Quote
Nosebleed Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 Perfection isn't enough to describe it, it was literal porn for anyone who's watched the series from the beginning.I couldn't have said it better myself. To put it crudely, I came multiple times during that episode. And what REALLY killed it for me, was the ED sequence. Seeing the past 3 seasons in quick review brought up so much nostalgia that I couldn't help but grin even harder than I already was throughout the episode. It's sad that Working is over but man, what a way to end it.I was really scared they'd just shrug everything off and have an open ending, but I'm really happy to know they tied everything together properly, and they did so in a way that it still feels like we're watching Working, and that's what I loved the most about it, they didn't try to go all melodramatic and serious, they just did what Working does best. When I heard the opening song from season 1 play at the end I couldn't help but shed a tear, what a great 50 minutes.This is a good opportunity. It seems to focus on Comedy; do you think I'd like Working?Yes. I feel like I've recommended Working to you before? Either way I do believe it's a series you'd really enjoy. Quote
nohman Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 Finished Haganai, which was amusing. Started on Jormungand and looking to start either S2 of Ace of Diamond or S2 of Haikyu today. Quote
Seth Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 So I watched all 3 seasons of Working now and I can only say: I didn't want it to end, but the ending was so good And more Yamada plz Spoiler Mr Poltroon and Fred the Barber 2 Quote
Nosebleed Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Started watching Asobi ni Iku yo. Sometimes it feels good to just sit back and watch pointless fanservice harem romcoms. These are the kind of shows that initially got me into anime when I was a teen so even though I think they're silly now they do provide some nostalgia value, and even if they're stupid in terms of plot, they're still usually fun enough to sit through, and this one is no exception, and it also does have proper ecchi and not that PG crap, so I appreciate it for that. Probably won't be a great anime, but it's good enough to pass time and get some chuckles out of for how ridiculous it is. Quote
jaxter0987 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Between AGDQ and getting back into MH4U, I haven't been watching as much as I wanted to. So I'm posting this to "force" myself to start watching Tatami Galaxy like I've been meaning to. Quote
nohman Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Ended up watching all of One Punch Man today. Here comes the postpartum anime depression. Quote
Thomas Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 watching the first episode of Aokana and Yuru Yuri Quote
krill Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 i decided to finally watch k-on,and its movie. so far im loving it, mio = best girl case closed. Quote
Jibril Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Finished all of Yuru Yuri. Is there more? I need more. I just noticed they have a spin-off manga for the Oomuro family. God why can't more moe series do this? I desperately need more... Dergonu 1 Quote
Dergonu Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Alright, half way through strawberry panic. Really like it so far. Spoiler Kind of want to stab those two bitches from Spica´s student council though Quote
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