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[quote name='aoi-chan']hey i love naruto!!! it is one of the best anime i have ever read/ watched and all of my friends agree. I am new to this site.. (i kno wierd) but i am getting the hang of it :catgirl:[/quote] abuhhhh, so yeah Lunox wasn't bashing naruto as a whole...only the current filler arc in the anime which [I]is[/I] pointless and boring...(yawnfest!)... and for Lunox...[spoiler]why didn't Jiraiya just lay the smack down on those body guards?? I assumed it was so he didnt draw unnecessary attention to himself but my theory was blown out of the water when they began chasing him through the town...*shrugtastic*[/spoiler] I guess I'm done now XD

[QUOTE=r2vq]The Anime has almost caught up with the Manga. Episode 135 is the first Filler Episode after the [spoiler]Rasengan vs Chidori[/spoiler] battle. Apparently there'll be a few of these before the Anime continues on with the Kakashi Gaiden and current plot arcs. Is anybody watching these? Is it worth downloading? I usually only get the Manga and I was considering getting these episodes since they're side stories that never happened in the manga. Edit: I read the update wrong. >.< 136 is the first Filler Episode. If anyone watches it, it'd be great if they would report here on it. -ArV[/QUOTE] Uhh, I dunno how promising these new fillers look...it will most likely turn out to be subpar in the fighting department but Jiraiya's antics are always top-knotch so that will even it out.

Naruto: Sasuke [spoiler]going to Orochimaru.[/spoiler] Third Hokage [spoiler]dying.[/spoiler] Full Metal Alchemist: Ingredients of the stone...once again FLCL: *agrees* The Guyver: [spoiler]Guyver 1 coming back after being demolished by Enzyme.[/spoiler]

[QUOTE=Lunox]*dies* Anything I ever said about an anime having good fight scenes? Anything? CROSS IT OUT AND REPLACE IT WITH NARUTO EPISODE 133. The animation was effing [i]gorgeous[/i]. My respect for the animators of Naruto just got multiplied tenfold. *0* So...wonderful...*drools* [/QUOTE] I still think the show had some other good fight scenes...like when Sasuke was fighting the two random Mist-nin early on in the series as well as Kakashi's fights with Zabuza. Also, the fight between Lee and Gaara was fantastic. As for episode 133 [spoiler]it was AMAZING!!! one of my absolute favorite parts was the Naruto missiles and/or the rope of Narutos...that was definitely the best fight scene in the whole series.[/spoiler]

[quote name='Lunox][spoiler']*sigh* I wish there was more of Gaara. >_>[/spoiler][/quote] I totally agree with you. [spoiler]I was so excited about him being the Kazekage and his fight with Deidara was awesome. But he got demolished so quickly and now he looks all helpless getting Shukaku sucked out of him.[/spoiler] Makes me want to cry...almost...

[QUOTE=Dagger]According to a recent [url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/columns/sunday.php?id=35][u]interview[/u][/url] with the CEO of 4Kids, the company "[expects] every series we license to be released in its original form." Apparently this includes One Piece, although it seems that an uncut version of the show is still pretty far off. Keep hope alive! :animesmil ~Dagger~[/QUOTE] HURRAY!!! I was really hoping they'd at least [I]make[/I] an uncut one *phwew* A while back I got some DVDs of the anime but the subtitles where so dodgy I couldn't sit down and actually watch it all...[I]SO[/I] that means I still have hope in these so called uncut DVDs.

I also am excited in the direction of the scanlations...[spoiler]I figure Naruto and the crew will fight Itachi for a while and then we'll get a guest appearance by SASUKE!!! I really wanna see how he's changed. I never was a big Sasuke fan but I'm really interested to see his new outfit/jutsus.[/spoiler] And on the topic of the dub, the June issue of [I]Shonen Jump[/I] has announced that it will be release in September '05 on Cartoon Network. I don't know how old this news is but noone seems to have posted about it so, there ya go.

[I][B]1. Age:-[/B][/I] □ 13-18 (16 to be exact) [I][B]2. Gender:-[/B][/I] □ male [I][B] 3. Where are u from? [/B][/I] Born in US, live in US...i have too many nationalities to count [I][B]4. How did u come across anime?[/B][/I] I got real interested in Pokemon in about 5th grade and i was real into mainstream stuff...then i started watching Outlaw Star and Cowboy Bebop on Cartoon Network and after that i was hooked to everything anime. [I][B]5. Do you think Anime influences u as a person?[/B][/I] Anime is definitely reflected in my mannerisms and sense of humor. I also became very interested in Japanese culture because of it. [I][B] 6. Research shows that anime is increasingly popular with the western world. Why do you think this is so?[/B][/I] I think, because its animated and people like the fact that something animated can affect them as much as any real life movie or television show. In japan its second nature but its so unique in western culture that many people immediately latch onto it and want more. [I][B]7. What attracts you to anime?[/B][/I] Well...I do loves me a good fight scene now and again, but I really love how characters are developed so well its like reading a really good book or watching a really captivating movie. [I] [B]8. Is your interest in Anime, in any way related to an interest in Japan or to learn about Japenese society?[/B][/I] Of course it is. I would directly attribute my love of japan and japanese culture to anime since anime introduced it all to me. [I][B] 9. Have you taken a Japanese language class or been to Japan?[/B][/I] I've taught myself Hiragana and am currently learning japanese in private lessons/computer programs [I][B]10. Have you learned anything about Japanese culture, and if so, give 3 specific examples?[/B][/I] God i've learned a ton about Japanese culture...ok 3 examples you say? Although there have been a multitude of technological advancements over the years, many ancient traditions are still upheld, such as tea ceremonies, strong family values, and uhh i'unno, lets say chopsticks XD Good luck on your paper/project thingy! Hope this helps >.<

uh oh guys! the Poll's almost over and there isn't a clear winner!! Let's step up the votes so we can see who wins? If it's still a tie after the poll closes, I'll announce the winner based on some other type of something...ok go!!

You bring up a lot of good points but I think that, even though he has just causes, he's still pretty ruthless and whatnot. At least he's more of a villain than Sesshomaru...I mean, he is only ever a rival at a point...[spoiler]and he has never been a major antagonist ever since he met Rin.[/spoiler] I don't care how cool he may be. XD Plus, since no one really complained in the old thread...I just used my best judgement. :animeswea

[QUOTE=ReFlux][color=darkred][size=1] For one thing... Where's the Knives?! I would have voted for Scar, but he's actually not a villain, but more of an antagonist.[/color][/size][/QUOTE] First off, If you wanted Knives on the list...then you should've voted for him back in the nominations thread (which is now closed). Though I think he's a great villain as well, no one voted for him, therefore no Knives. Second, Scar [I]is[/I] more of an antagonist but he's a pretty crazy antagonist...and he [spoiler]blows a piece off Al. That's an impressive feat so he gets to be a villain.[/spoiler]

I think you should go as Yuko simply because, as you said, everyone is gonna be going as Ed. Since FMA premiered on Adult Swim, its fanbase has increased tenfold. Go as Yuko so people don't say "Oh...another Edward Elric...*scoff*". That is, unless you like going with the grain. Then by all means, go as Ed.

Ok everyone, if you wanted to see...I'll break down the original nomination votes for you and you can use those to choose your final vote. The poll will end in 5 days and we can see who wins!! Legato Bluesummer (Trigun): 8 Votes Vicious (Cowboy Bebop): 5 Votes Orochimaru (Naruto): 4 Votes 7 Deadly Sins (Full Metal Alchemist): 4 Votes Captain Kuro (One Piece): 3 Votes Sensui Shinobu (Yu Yu Hakusho): 3 Votes Scar (Full Metal Alchemist): 3 Votes Skurai (Ragnarok): 2 Votes Seishirou Sakurazuka (X): 2 Votes Kuroro Lucifer (Hunter x Hunter): 2 Votes Seta Sojirou (Rurouni Kenshin): 2 Votes Happy Voting!

Ok everyone! Thanks to all you who voted. The nomination round is officially over. Soon I'll post the top 10 or 11 villains, since there were some ties and whatnot, in a poll format thread. If Dagger or some other mod could please lock this topic, since it serves no other purpose, that would be [I]fan[/I]tastic. If anyone does vote before the thread is locked, your vote [B][I]will not[/I][/B] count. Thanks again everyone!

I just wanted to remind everyone that there is pretty much one day left to post your choices. Also, I specifically stated that Sesshoumaru [B][I]doesn't[/I][/B] count. So stop posting him cuz it is a wasted vote. That and, the rules also state that you can put a maximum of 5 picks. I only re-state this because there have been a number of 6s. Luckily everyone who picks 6 has a Sesshoumaru. Coincidence? Who knows. Thanks for voting everyone and keep up your picks Btw, nice call on that one Dagger...try and say why you picked your villains since it's sort of against the rules just to post a quick list of random badguys.