Author Topic: Anime Anyone? (Read 79440 times)

tubby · « **Reply #440 on:** April 26, 2017, 10:00:32 am »

Saw that the second season is starting to drop on Crunchy Roll, but I'll wait till it's all done so I can blitz the whole season in one big chunk. In the meantime I'm re-watching GTO, which is as funny as I remember.

Redcap · « **Reply #441 on:** April 26, 2017, 11:04:30 pm »

Quote from: macca007 on April 26, 2017, 06:43:13 am

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.polygon.com/platform/amp/2017/3/31/15139898/attack-on-titan-season-2-episodes

Oh sorry I misread. I thought you were asking a question if the second season also had 12 episodes.

Yeah, like I said, just read the manga.

I think the reason for the number of episodes is they don't want the anime to overtake the manga, which is a fairly slow moving beast itself. Currently that's churning out at the rate of 3 volumes a year. That isn't fast compared to some other manga, like One Piece, which came out at the rate of about 6 volumes a year. The first season, with 25 episodes, I think captured everything that had been written up to that point, which was 8 volumes. That means it takes about 32 months to do about a 25 episode season. So rather than lurch forward at the rate of one big season every few years, this speed allows the studio to keep up with the pace of about 1 short season a year, with some room to spare. That's my theory anyway.

Mind you, the second season has still been very slow in production, even by the production schedule I set out.

macca007 · « **Reply #442 on:** July 7, 2017, 03:32:24 pm »

Attack on titan season 2 has finished anyway in case anyone wants to start. Also managed to watch another along with a few other shorter series.

Ken-Obi · « **Reply #443 on:** July 7, 2017, 04:37:26 pm »

Just finished the complete first season of... Himouto! Umaru-chan.

I'm a sucker for wacky slice-of-life anime.

PhilV · « **Reply #444 on:** July 7, 2017, 04:52:23 pm »

New Anime Season

Kakegurui reads like something Donald Trump might watch - not sure if it will be up my street but will check it out.

Fate/Apocrypha is self explanatory, a new chapter in the FATE series, normally always a solid watch!

Knight's & Magic looks like fun, a software developer seems to die but wakes up in a fantasy world, decides to build robot like machine... no one knows what he's on about but he is a genius in this world due to his unique mind blah blah blah, first episode was fun!

Keppeki Danshi! Aoyama-kun is a Football anime with a twist, protagonist is a germaphobe so doesn't like getting touched or dirty...in football, bit weird burt first episode seemed okay...

Hero Academia is continuing and I've enjoyed that one a lot

macca007 · « **Reply #445 on:** August 3, 2017, 06:35:07 pm »

Anyone ever watched God Eater? and if so any good?

OsirisMVZ · « **Reply #446 on:** October 3, 2017, 03:25:25 pm »

Not sure what everyone's been watching lately but My Hero Academia has taken the internet fandom by storm and is a cute little shounen story about a pathetic loser wanting to be a hero.

Today Black Clover started which is basically a Harry Potter version of Naruto. In a world of magic, a kid with no magical powers wants to be the grand wizard. It's got a big budget and is by the same studio that did Naruto, Bleach and Tokyo Ghoul, so you should know what to expect from the story!

PhilV · « **Reply #447 on:** October 3, 2017, 04:02:50 pm »

Quote from: macca007 on August 3, 2017, 06:35:07 pm

Anyone ever watched God Eater? and if so any good?

I enjoyed it, the art style is a little bit off putting (for me) though, it's a bit... digital.

Quote from: OsirisMVZ on October 3, 2017, 03:25:25 pm

Not sure what everyone's been watching lately but My Hero Academia has taken the internet fandom by storm and is a cute little shounen story about a pathetic loser wanting to be a hero.

Today Black Clover started which is basically a Harry Potter version of Naruto. In a world of magic, a kid with no magical powers wants to be the grand wizard. It's got a big budget and is by the same studio that did Naruto, Bleach and Tokyo Ghoul, so you should know what to expect from the story!

It's awesome, the main character can be annoying at times as he has a lot of potential but is a wimp at times also so it can be frustrating but that's what it's all about, it's pretty fun so far!

Yokai Apartment is quite a fun one as well.

Will check out Black Clover, saw the OVA or whatever it was earlier in the yr, looked awesome, some other new one about Magic and stuff started, saw the first episode, it seems possibly interesting, it's called UQ Holder

Anyway heres a list of the new seasons shows that are starting this week and onwards: https://myanimelist.net/anime/season

red mongoose · « **Reply #448 on:** October 3, 2017, 04:03:14 pm »

Quote from: OsirisMVZ on October 3, 2017, 03:25:25 pm

Not sure what everyone's been watching lately but My Hero Academia has taken the internet fandom by storm and is a cute little shounen story about a pathetic loser wanting to be a hero.

Today Black Clover started which is basically a Harry Potter version of Naruto. In a world of magic, a kid with no magical powers wants to be the grand wizard. It's got a big budget and is by the same studio that did Naruto, Bleach and Tokyo Ghoul, so you should know what to expect from the story!

Cheers for the head's up, I might dig into those. I've been sort of addicted to this videogame all summer, so I've just been setting the TV to run crap in the background, but I really need to catch up. I've got a nice stockpile of around 50 One Piece episodes to gnaw on first, though

Ken-Obi · « **Reply #449 on:** November 17, 2017, 05:59:32 am »

Dragon Ball's Hiromi Tsuru Passes Away At 57

I'm sure the logical step for Toei is to cast for a replacement ASAP - the production for Super should not be affected as they are almost always months ahead in schedule and the arc present arc is nowhere near ending.

RIP Bulma

tubby · « **Reply #450 on:** January 19, 2018, 01:00:11 am »

Devilman on Netflix was fucking weird as hell. Can't tell if I liked it or not.

OsirisMVZ · « **Reply #451 on:** May 15, 2020, 01:44:47 am »

Incredible 2 year necrobump here... but has anyone spent their quarantine watching shitloads of anime? It can't have been just me!

I've watched all of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure on UK Netflix, which was some 75ish episodes. Absolutely brilliant and basically wrote the rulebook for shounen fight anime along with DBZ in the 80s/90s. I can't believe it took an animation studio up until about 5-6 years ago to commit to making this as its a total classic. The heroes are just so fucking heroic and the villains are so dastardly. You want to see them get their asses whooped every episode. There's a refreshing feel to how old school it is.

I'm now halfway into part 4 (Diamond is Unbreakable) which goes beyond what Netflix has here. Come on, what's everyone been watching?

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #452 on:** May 15, 2020, 01:49:59 am »

FMA brotherhood I can watch repeatedly without ever getting bored.

The 1989 Brit Awards · « **Reply #453 on:** June 2, 2020, 07:50:03 am »

Rewatched all the Rebuild of Evangelion movies thinking the last one would come sometime this year. Just got confirmed it's delayed but, as with anything to do wit Hideaki Anno, that could well mean another 3 years

tubby · « **Reply #454 on:** June 2, 2020, 09:22:02 am »

Only really watched Castlevania, but is that really a proper anime? Good stuff though, that third series was really fun.

Stevie-A · « **Reply #455 on:** June 8, 2020, 01:02:56 pm »

My eldest is a massive anime fan. After a few weeks of watching appalling movies, she managed to sit me down to watch 'Your Name' the other night on Netflix. Bloody hell, what a superb movie. The animation style was staggering. 'Silent Voice' next, I am told.

OsirisMVZ · « **Reply #456 on:** June 8, 2020, 01:18:55 pm »

Your Name is brilliant! The director released a new one this year called Weathering With You, which I was able to go and see just before the lockdown. Another one of his movies called Garden of Words is on Netflix too, that one is a bit shorter at 45 mins so its easier to watch.

Hendollama · « **Reply #457 on:** June 8, 2020, 04:37:02 pm »

Quote from: Stevie-A on June 8, 2020, 01:02:56 pm

My eldest is a massive anime fan. After a few weeks of watching appalling movies, she managed to sit me down to watch 'Your Name' the other night on Netflix. Bloody hell, what a superb movie. The animation style was staggering. 'Silent Voice' next, I am told.

Yeah, Your Name is brilliant. I will also recommend A Silent Voice and Wolf Children.

red mongoose · « **Reply #458 on:** June 8, 2020, 04:49:08 pm »

Quote from: Stevie-A on June 8, 2020, 01:02:56 pm

My eldest is a massive anime fan. After a few weeks of watching appalling movies, she managed to sit me down to watch 'Your Name' the other night on Netflix. Bloody hell, what a superb movie. The animation style was staggering. 'Silent Voice' next, I am told.

It's one of the most romantic movies you will ever see. It really hit me straight in the gut. It's absolutely brilliant.

red mongoose · « **Reply #459 on:** June 8, 2020, 04:51:02 pm »

Quote from: OsirisMVZ on June 8, 2020, 01:18:55 pm

Your Name is brilliant! The director released a new one this year called Weathering With You, which I was able to go and see just before the lockdown. Another one of his movies called Garden of Words is on Netflix too, that one is a bit shorter at 45 mins so its easier to watch.

"Garden of Words" is nice too - it's not up to the standards of "Your Name," but I'd argue that hardly anything is

macca007 · « **Reply #460 on:** June 8, 2020, 09:15:24 pm »

Finally managed to get a copy of sword of the stranger. Been waiting to watch it for years.

Sangria · « **Reply #461 on:** June 8, 2020, 09:24:10 pm »

Quote from: Stevie-A on June 8, 2020, 01:02:56 pm

My eldest is a massive anime fan. After a few weeks of watching appalling movies, she managed to sit me down to watch 'Your Name' the other night on Netflix. Bloody hell, what a superb movie. The animation style was staggering. 'Silent Voice' next, I am told.

Have you seen any Studio Ghibli films?

macca007 · « **Reply #462 on:** June 8, 2020, 09:29:14 pm »

Quote from: OsirisMVZ on May 15, 2020, 01:44:47 am

Incredible 2 year necrobump here... but has anyone spent their quarantine watching shitloads of anime? It can't have been just me!

I've watched all of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure on UK Netflix, which was some 75ish episodes. Absolutely brilliant and basically wrote the rulebook for shounen fight anime along with DBZ in the 80s/90s. I can't believe it took an animation studio up until about 5-6 years ago to commit to making this as its a total classic. The heroes are just so fucking heroic and the villains are so dastardly. You want to see them get their asses whooped every episode. There's a refreshing feel to how old school it is.

I'm now halfway into part 4 (Diamond is Unbreakable) which goes beyond what Netflix has here. Come on, what's everyone been watching?

I'm just gutted I've caught up with one piece and have to leave it a few months and then binge for a bit again. Rewatching akame ga kill and watching parasyte for the 1st time. Will have to get on the latest my hero academia soon

Stevie-A · « **Reply #463 on:** June 8, 2020, 09:56:24 pm »

Quote from: Sangria on June 8, 2020, 09:24:10 pm

Have you seen any Studio Ghibli films?

I did many years ago. I remember Princess Mononoke being stunning. Looks like a new avenue to pursue regarding my watching! Plus, whilst not anime as such, I did find the live action Space Battleship Yamato online. I'd forgot how awesome Star Blazers was, as a kid.

Sangria · « **Reply #464 on:** June 8, 2020, 10:19:22 pm »

Quote from: Stevie-A on June 8, 2020, 09:56:24 pm

I did many years ago. I remember Princess Mononoke being stunning. Looks like a new avenue to pursue regarding my watching! Plus, whilst not anime as such, I did find the live action Space Battleship Yamato online. I'd forgot how awesome Star Blazers was, as a kid.

If you can find it, try the Nausicaa manga (graphical novel). It's commonly regarded as the best thing Hayao Miyazaki has done, which is quite something considering his filmography.

However, do it after you've seen the film version of Nausicaa. Once you've read the manga, the film won't be as satisfying.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1oxjg

Sangria · « **Reply #465 on:** June 8, 2020, 10:24:40 pm »

Just watched the coolest thing ever. A real life recreation of the Mehve glider from Nausicaa, jet powered, takes off and flies a circuit before landing.

Hendollama · « **Reply #466 on:** June 9, 2020, 08:22:39 am »

Quote from: Sangria on June 8, 2020, 10:24:40 pm

Just watched the coolest thing ever. A real life recreation of the Mehve glider from Nausicaa, jet powered, takes off and flies a circuit before landing.

Just searched for this after seeing your post and my god, it is the coolest thing ever!

Stevie-A · « **Reply #467 on:** June 9, 2020, 09:01:12 am »

Quote from: Sangria on June 8, 2020, 10:19:22 pm

If you can find it, try the Nausicaa manga (graphical novel). It's commonly regarded as the best thing Hayao Miyazaki has done, which is quite something considering his filmography.

However, do it after you've seen the film version of Nausicaa. Once you've read the manga, the film won't be as satisfying.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1oxjg

Thanks so much. Will certainly take a look.

Sangria · « **Reply #468 on:** June 9, 2020, 10:07:02 am »

Quote from: Hendollama on June 9, 2020, 08:22:39 am

Just searched for this after seeing your post and my god, it is the coolest thing ever!

If you saw it on youtube, it's the glider circa 2006. There's a video on nico from 2016 where they've got it working with a jet engine, taking off and landing under its own power.

https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm29521903

Flight time: 2 mins 32 sec
Peak altitude: 72 metres

Hendollama · « **Reply #469 on:** June 10, 2020, 11:28:31 am »

Quote from: Sangria on June 9, 2020, 10:07:02 am

If you saw it on youtube, it's the glider circa 2006. There's a video on nico from 2016 where they've got it working with a jet engine, taking off and landing under its own power.

https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm29521903

Flight time: 2 mins 32 sec
Peak altitude: 72 metres

That is wonderful.

Saw this on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5ftsTVwTfs
Wonder if something like this can become mainstream in the future.

F-T-9 · « **Reply #470 on:** June 11, 2020, 10:18:06 am »

Anyone have any recommendations for some dark, gritty anime? I haven't seen a lot of anime but I'm a huge fan of Death Note, also really enjoyed Monster, Steins Gate, Attack on Titan and ofcourse Full Metal Alchemist.

tubby · « **Reply #471 on:** June 11, 2020, 03:33:58 pm »

Quote from: F-T-9 on June 11, 2020, 10:18:06 am

Anyone have any recommendations for some dark, gritty anime? I haven't seen a lot of anime but I'm a huge fan of Death Note, also really enjoyed Monster, Steins Gate, Attack on Titan and ofcourse Full Metal Alchemist.

You tried Hellsing?

red mongoose · « **Reply #472 on:** June 11, 2020, 04:51:08 pm »

Quote from: F-T-9 on June 11, 2020, 10:18:06 am

Anyone have any recommendations for some dark, gritty anime? I haven't seen a lot of anime but I'm a huge fan of Death Note, also really enjoyed Monster, Steins Gate, Attack on Titan and ofcourse Full Metal Alchemist.

I have only seen one season of "Tokyo Ghoul," but that fits the description and is good.

The 1989 Brit Awards · « **Reply #473 on:** June 11, 2020, 05:58:54 pm »

Quote from: F-T-9 on June 11, 2020, 10:18:06 am

Anyone have any recommendations for some dark, gritty anime? I haven't seen a lot of anime but I'm a huge fan of Death Note, also really enjoyed Monster, Steins Gate, Attack on Titan and ofcourse Full Metal Alchemist.

Psycho Pass (only first season though)

macca007 · « **Reply #474 on:** June 11, 2020, 06:04:44 pm »

Quote from: F-T-9 on June 11, 2020, 10:18:06 am

Anyone have any recommendations for some dark, gritty anime? I haven't seen a lot of anime but I'm a huge fan of Death Note, also really enjoyed Monster, Steins Gate, Attack on Titan and ofcourse Full Metal Alchemist.

Try parasyte, on netflix. Got recommended to watch 'another' on here and that was decent

Few others like psycho pass (above) and I'd say only 1st season aswell. Elfen lied, Claymore

Sangria · « **Reply #475 on:** June 11, 2020, 07:34:41 pm »

Anyone here watched Patlabor?

F-T-9 · « **Reply #476 on:** June 14, 2020, 11:33:45 am »

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, looking forward to these.

leinad · « **Reply #477 on:** December 28, 2020, 04:00:36 am »

Is anyone watching the last season of Attack on Titan?

Hendollama · « **Reply #478 on:** December 28, 2020, 07:31:47 am »

Quote from: leinad on December 28, 2020, 04:00:36 am

Is anyone watching the last season of Attack on Titan?

Have been watching. The first episode of the new season confused me in the beginning, but it's been brilliant. Probably the best show (anime or non-anime) I have ever watched in terms of story, world-building and character development.

The weekly release is not ideal for this show though. Thinking of picking it back up before the last episode.

Kashinoda · « **Reply #479 on:** February 10, 2021, 02:41:19 am »

Hammered podcasts so much so fancied a change whilst working. Gave DBZ a revisit for the first time in 20 years and have done it all within 2 weeks or so

Obviously some crap filler in there but it really holds up well for the most part, really nails the charm whilst having those crazy high Infinity War level stakes.

Is Dragonball Super worth a go? Never really watched much Anime outside Bebop and DBZ.