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[quote name='Premonition'][COLOR="77656"]It's on right now, where I live anyways. All three episodes.[/COLOR][/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]yeah, I saw that it was on, but already into episode 2. I've set it to record them on the next airing, and I'll watch it then too. So you know, Prem, you are officially tasting my favorite director of all time Akiyuki Shinbo. [/COLOR]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]It's on fuse?! The masses will get a taste of the great Akiyuki Shinbo!?!?!! I'm excited!!!![/COLOR]

[quote name='Avenged666fold']Well it doesn't make a difference to me but since I started in chronological order I am gonna keep going in chronological order. I am gonna see all the episodes anyway. Arguing over which one is "better" seems dumb to me.[/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]See, chronologically, the first 6 eps or so are all linear and plot-drven. The rest is all episodic. When they are mixed up, it's like you get glimpses of the plot mixed in with the other zany fun stuff. however, the most important thing is the ending. Chronologically, episode 14 is the most boring episode and is supposed to be a calm way to easy out the story, sort of. However, in broadcast order, the final episode is epic, moving, and beautiful (there's one part where oth in the original AND in the dub I got chills from the awesomeness). But in the dub, that's episode 6. My bro, who's watching it dubbed the first time, even said "wow, I really wished I'd watcehd it the original way because that was amazing." So yah. Boadcast order FTW. And I stand by the theory that dubs suck. Haruhi dub is one of the better dubs out there for sure, but the original vocal cast is LEGENDARY. no matter how good they are, the japanese Kyon and Haruhi are PERFECT. . [/COLOR]

[quote name='Avenged666fold']I'm just watching it in the order that the dvd has it in. I don't know why I would watch it any other way.[/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]Congrats, you're being robbed XD then again, you get robbed every time you watch a dub anyway, so whatever. Starwind, I'm so glad you like NHK, it's one of the most unique and awesome series around. I highly suggest you read the (now translated by tokyopop) novel it's based on because it's much better, though far far less silly. [/COLOR]

[quote name='Avenged666fold']Thats true but some guy kept comparing them and now so am I... Whats really cool about it was how they added a little sci fi to it.(well so far it's a little as it goes on it might add more). Everything in the first episode was so true though. Which is why it was so funny.[/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]If you're watching in broadcast order (you should be) then yes, there are heavy sci-fi and psychological/philosophical elements which are what make it so great for me. [/COLOR]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]Well, they made one in the music and video games section... so why not make one here, too? Review thread FTW. Purpose? Really getting a thorough opinion out on a show/dvd/manga/light novel. You can be as brief as you want and use whatever format you want, just make sure to give a definite 10-scale score. Here's one I did recently hoping it gets accepted over at AniRec. [B][SIZE="3"]Baccano![/SIZE][/B] [B]Story: 10[/B] Wow. To say I was completely blown away by Baccano! might be a huge understatement. Gathering it's charm from the wild antics of cramming 3 novels into 13 episodes, Baccano! is one of the most intense, unique, and downright fun shows to ever come into existence. Comparing the plot to any other anime would be impossible; between cannibalistic immortals, New York gang violence of the late 20s, a clash of forces on the Transcontinental Railroad, a dubiously fortunate pair of thieves, and much more, one's mind can only be boggled by how all of it is fitted together naturally. Linearity is non-existant in either the timeline or presentation of the show itself, which opts instead for throwing out pieces of the story and letting the viewer put everything together. In addition, there is a massive cast, and all of the characters are equally important. Despite the number, though, all of them have refreshingly unique personalities - both from each other and from convention. Using this combination of crazy characters and wacky storytelling, Baccano! never looses it's energy over the course of it's 13 episodes. Every moment succeeds in shocking, wowing, and bringing a smile to the face of the audience, be it through an exchange of witty dialogue, an electrifying battle, or a mysterious, dramatic occurrence. More importantly, though, is that despite all the madness going on, everything comes together seamlessly by the end of the series. Backing up all that energy is the uber-badassery that oozes out of every second of every episode. Baccano! is incredibly violent and unpredictable, crating scenarios of totally unforeseeable outcomes and holding no life sacred. Blatant usage of plot devices such as deus ex machina help give the feeling that the show really does whatever it wants. By accomplishing a sort of completion in which every moment has to be taken into account to appreciate the whole while making every moment thoroughly enjoyable, the series could be considered structurally perfect. [B]Visuals: 9[/B] Combining western pulp styles with seinen-anime designs paints a thick layer of style all over Bacano!. 30s New York and the massive train The Flying Pussyfoot are beautiful and intriguing, besides being carefully crafted (especially the train which is an environment that anime often does wrong or blandly). Heavy emphasis on color also livens up and deepens the overall atmosphere. Thanks to some great directorial decisions and intense cinematography, the fight scenes are always a joy to behold and well-animated. Because most of the cast is immortal, there are quite a few scenes with heavy gore and dismemberment, often proceeded by the re-attachment of a limb and culmination of blood as it re-enters the body. These scenes feature the coolest effects; the first time a character gets his finger severed and the blood and limb float through the air and re-attach themselves, I remember saying aloud, "that's freaking awesome." Talking scenes get less treatment, naturally, but they are rather infrequent. Character designs in Baccano! are all wonderful, featuring a wide range of age groups that are all given equal treatment to look as cool as possible. Admittedly, there is a disturbing number of blondes which confused me at first, but once past the initial who's-who the unique designs are greatly appreciated. [B]Audio: 9.5[/B] "Guns and Roses," the thickly stylish jazz opening is probably the most well-known feature of Baccano!. Hearing it, you know immediately that something great and fun is about to begin. During battle, the energy-filled themes are immersive and add another layer to the fun. Like the visuals, care is taken to make everything ooze with the stye of fast-paced and exciting pulp. [B]Characters: 10[/B] Rather than selecting a main character, Baccano! features a self-proclaimed ensemble cast full of equally important and developed characters. Admittedly, there are certain characters who deserved more screen time (especially eye-patch-and-glasses-wearing girl Nice holystone) however, there is still a thoroughly impressive effort to connect the viewer with every character. One of the most difficult things is just picking a favorite. Isaac and Maria, the energetic, idiotic thieves always bring a smile along with their hilarious antics and lovable dumb luck. Jacuzzi Splat, who begins a hopeless crybaby but develops into a brave hero as well as his partner, the voluptuous Nice Holystone bring in the rebellious do-gooder spirit. The young mafia boss, Firo, has the most main-character personality and gentlemanly attitude. His relationship with a certain homunculus is one of the most involving plots. And those are just the nice guys. Szilard, the show's most prominent villain, is utterly hate-able and really evokes a deep rage, to the point that you're just begging for him to get his *** kicked. Next we have a cult full of masochists who's psycho leader is obsessed with killing people 'who think they are safe'. His is one of the most delightfully demented personalities I've had the pleasure of enjoying. However, my personal favorite had to be the man with the powers of god; the inhuman Rail Tracer. Even now, I haven't covered all of the major characters, so you can get an idea of how crazy it is. Characterization is definitely the strong point of Baccano!. [B]Overall: 9.75[/B] Baccano! is as close to perfection as I have ever seen in an anime. Stylistically thorough, interesting and entertaining for every last minute, and with my personal choice of the greatest characters ever, it doesn't do a single thing wrong and presses all of the right buttons. No other series maintains such a balance of fun, thrills, and nonstop badassery like Baccano![/COLOR]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]@ Goodbye, Face: That picture alone helped me become a fan of Ensiferum XD. You gotta love viking metal - the genre where the people playing are as cheesy as those listening. And let me tell you, I have many times had sword fights with my brother to a background of Ensiferum. @ jake: This harkens how I've been lately towards naruto fans. I guess elitists are alike regardless of profession XD. [/COLOR]

[quote name='Avenged666fold'][B]The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 0-3[/B] Excellent. I don't like it as much as I like Kamichu so far but it's really awesome. I got a question for Dues Ex though. Since you were relatively new to anime when you saw episode zero how did you feel about it? Did it confuse you a little bit? It seemed as if it was aimed at the more seasoned anime fan.[/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]I thought it was hilarious, though when I rewatched it and really got it, I found it FREAKING HILARIOUS, heh. And saying you don't like it as much as Kamichu... they're two very different genres...[/COLOR]

[quote name='dragoonreaper']Ok Deus. First of all, if your going to continue to post spam in here. Im going to ask a Moderator to remove you. Watch your language and your grammer in here. I appreciate the little jokes like Aceburner posted. But sayin what you said is not approved by me. That post is not necessary and not wanted. Don't post anything like this again Deus and anone else who sees that post.[/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]Okay, so answering the prompt is against the rules? I gave you the truth the whole rtuth and nothing but it. I think I even did better than diong 'your mom' lol. Seriously, I'm taking offense to this post. I say YOU shouldn't be allowed to post anymore lame questionairres in the lounge. Since it doesn't promote discussion, IT'S not necessary nor wanted. [/COLOR]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]Otakuboards taught me how to type.[/COLOR]

[quote name='Desbreko'][color=#4B0082]DB, I'm surprised you didn't list the curse of the [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locations_in_Ranma_%C2%BD#Jusenkyo][u]Spring of Drowned Girl[/u][/url]. :p[/color][/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]lol, that brings back memories. Back when I was hug monster I'd always put Rama as the character I want to be. Yeah, well, no thanks. I'd MUCH rather be crashed into by the aliens from Kashimashi XDDDDDDD[/COLOR]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]I want Lain's Busiko Modulator (or whatever it was callled). Transcendence FTW. Other than that, I guess I'll take the casts of Hidamari Sketch, Manabi Straigt, and Ichigo Mashimaro and make my own harem? NVM, forget you read that... third thing... the Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. If you've seen the last episode YOU KNOW WHY. [/COLOR]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]I never saw any horror element to Elfen Lied. I saw a decent romantic drama spliced with lots of blood. It was just doing what it did - no need to go looking for deep meanings. It had morals, but like... every show does. Even Uta Kata XDDD (BTW Dagger I want a detailed synopsys of how you enjoyed that crap, and then I want you to read my review of it when I'm done O_O_o_O *FULL OF HATE*) EDIT: Oh, and there is an Elfen Lied thread, too.[/COLOR]

[quote name='Avenged666fold']Well we will see once I finish GTO now won't we? I can't help that I hate it...and to be fair the love it too damn much section is larger.[/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]Only because the camp of people who've seen nothing but popular **** is larger, XD. Although some like me are just on the 'it's okay' side (I belive Dagger stands there?) however I've usually seen people either hating it for no reason (YOU) or people who treat it like the holy grail. [/COLOR]

[quote name='Avenged666fold']What could live up to the hype? and I guess even though things have a lot of fans and hype they can still suck(to me at least). I mean look at Elfen Lied...I hate that and it has thousands of fanboys and girls.[/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]Elfen Lied has THE most divergent opinion I've ever seen. It's like two camps of 'hate it utterly' and 'love it too damn much.' Anyway, I watched Haruhi before I really became an otaku, and so it sat very high on my list for a loooong time just cuz I remembered it like that. however, now that I've seen much much more, it's become less of a 'ZOMg favorite' and more 'well, that's a really good show.' Definitely been booted from my top 5. [/COLOR]

[quote name='Hybrid Ninja']Hahh sure I can add it in. Sorry it's taking longer than I thought it would. It's getting to the end of the semester and everybody is going crazy over here. I've been having to cram work in like nuts. Buuut..no worries. I'll have this to you sooner than later. : ][/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]Lol, that's the case for a lot of people right now it seems, and all the sites I frequent have people running around XD. I still have 4 1/2 weeks till the semester ends =_= Anywho, take your time, slow and steady... makes the awesome banner XD[/COLOR]

[quote name='Dagger']Not manga, but anime-related: currently reading [b]Seirei no Moribito[/b] (it's the first book in the series, and the only one covered by the anime of the same name; the second book is called Yami no Moribito). Because it's a children's novel, it's relatively clear & easy to follow despite the fantasy setting. So far it's exactly the same as the anime, but I hear that they get pretty different later on. For whatever it's worth, Arthur A. Levine Books (the Scholastic imprint that originally brought Harry Potter over from the UK) has the rights to release the Moribito series in English. There's no release date yet, but one of the editors who helped with HP mentioned it on her blog, which was exciting. ~Dagger~[/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]Oooohhh.... interesting! I was never interested in the series because I heard it was really boring, but your endorsement has always interested me, and it's one of the highest rated shows on AniDB (their rating system is ***, though). Either way, now I'm more tempted. [/COLOR]

[quote name='Avenged666fold']Meh I chose GTO and It was worth it...keeps getting smexier and smexier(btw I do that offline tooo...). Haruhi looks OK doubt I doubt it will be as good as Kamichu. Oh and the Shrine set is well worth it. [B]GTO 36-29[/B] Wow Onizuka is the most resilient character ever.[/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]Kamichu is a rare gem of a show, but Haruhi is an equally rare gem of a show. Both are worthy of mega-praise though Haruhi gets extra points for energy. Also, i'm currently watching Uchuu no Stellvia, which get win points for a main character who's a hacker girl.[/COLOR]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]1: Why does this site exist? To be the single most smug place on the internet. We take pride in our graymer. 2: What does this site do? It talks. It also eats newbies like there's no tomorrow. be warned! 3: Who post here? (Eamples: Gamers, Anime and Manga fans, etc.) Old people. And teenagers, but a lot more old people than you'd expect. 4: How did this site become this? Years and years of tightening, loosening, changes, and cming together as brothers and sisters! 5: Do you beleive that this site is the best forum site around? No. 6: Do you have fun? Occasionally. I'm here so often, I have to be taking soem sick pleasure in it. [/COLOR]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]MY impressions of Uta Kata while watching... Five episodes into Uta Kata all I can think of 'is this really supposed to get good?' I'm thinking this, because the reviews I read insinuated that the show begins seeming cutesy, but gets darker quickly. I also read that the first 3 episodes were really slow, but that thinks speed up soon. However, I'm bored out of my goddamn mind. The first 3 episodes were boring, the fourth episode was boring, and halfway through the fifth episode, it's still ****ing boring. All I've gotten out of this show is an erection, and even that was only mildly exciting while it lasted. However, i did learn one very, very important lesson from these first 4 and a half episodes. I learned that, while watching anime, I can, in fact, listen to music, type, and watch at the same time. because the shows soundtrack is lame and slow, I'm actually watching the show with sound and everything whilst playing a CD over it. And typing this, too. Am I catching everything? probably not. I can tell what's going on, and I'm reading every line, but it's so painfully uninteresting that I can't place my full attention on it. In fact, right no, the reason I'm typing this right now is because Megatokyo forums keep screwing up on my comp, and the others I frequent are pretty much dead at this hour. I'm writing this for the sole reason that this show is so insanely boring, it'd be impossible to watch without something to do on the side. If it weren't for the fact that I'm trying to watch a 'U' show, and that I'm looking for an excuse to stay up late, I would have dropped this show 10 minutes ago. Right about the moment I realized that not only were the first 4 episodes uninteresting on the highest level, but that episode 5 was ANOTHER beach episode only 2 EPS LATER. Yeah. Even for a lame fanservice show, it's pretty phail. I sincerely hope Uchuu no Stellvia is done DLing by the time I get home from school. ep 6: Switched over to an epic metal album to provide enough excitement not to have to type as well. I've developed the theory that the white side of the yin yang will have all good djinns and the dark side will have bad ones. Hoping to god that spices things up if it's true. I'm actually glad I'm watching this, though, because I can get the opportunity to write a bad review, hehehe.... ep 8: OMG she's thinking about killin that sick girl XDD SHE KILLED THE SICK GIRL!!!! XD And what's more, we got Dying Girl Fanservice XD oh dammit, she's alive... lame... I really, really can't stand the i-can't-control-my-actions shtick almost as much as I hate the mystery-mentioned-but-not-revealed till later stereotype. It's like this show wanted to do as much wrong as humanly possible... ep 10: the parent dream is officially THE tackiest thing EVEEEEEEEER. ep 11: 7 djinn 7 sins theory is such ****... there was no representation at all. BTW i can't believe they're in their swimsuits AGAIN. ep 12: What a boring, dumb, illogical anitclimax. Conclusion: It would be a lie to say I hated everything about Uta Kata. I love the character designs. I also enjoyed the yuri and yaoi for what it was - that being yuri and yaoi. Basically, I liked fapping my way through half the show. Other than that, this was the most boring, stupid tripe I've seen in a long time. I doubt I'll even remember this **** a week from now. At least I got a 'u'. can i go home now?[/COLOR]

[quote name='Avenged666fold'][B]Kamichu 15-16 [/B] Oh man that was such a damn smexy ending. This is my new second favorite anime evar. It makes me really sad that Geneon got canned...Bah now it's time to finish onizuka and watch Haruhi...wonder which one I should do first.[/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]Haruhi is short, so it should be easy. I, too, am looking forward to watching GTO. Anyway, yeah, Kamichu is great, though I really wich you's stop overusing the word 'sex' and 'smexy'. In any event, I'll be getting the Shrine Box for Xmas ^_^ Anywho, earlier today I realized that I have never eve seen an anime who's name starts with the letter 'U'. I started Uchuu no Stellvia but because (website) had poor quality, I'm waiting for the (action) to finish. In the meantime, I'm watching uta Kata which (website) has much better quality.[/COLOR]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]So, I've heard Waiter: "You Vultures!" by Portugal. The Man enough times to appreciate it. ****ing great. The album oozes with style, and vocals are so awesome, the groovy feel is too much fun. Some of the songs, though, have really great verses and not-so-great choruses or vice-versa but everything has something good. Certain songs are just extra-special (Elephants, Chicago, Kill Me. The King, and Horse Warming Party come to mind.) Burn this burn this burn this ****er down, burn, burn this motha ****er down![/COLOR]

[quote name='Jakehammaren']You're extremely, extremely off in your comparisons (mainly the Tool one, even after a detailed listen). You must be mistaking Primordial's rhythmic stylings with Tool's simply because there's a lot of tom work. Primordial's riffs have far more in common with black metal than they do Isis (which is kind of an odd band to bring up as well...), which makes sense seeing as they started off as a black metal band to begin with. Agalloch is a very far-fetched comparison as well. Although I will cut you some slack simply because, based on what I've observed of your taste in music, you don't really have anything to compare Primordial to so you just went with what you knew that seemed close. But seriously, never, ever compare them to Tool.[/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]Well, I heard a certain minute or so of As Rom Burns which sounded like it was stripped straight from Lateraus, so whatever. I don't think my Isis comparison is too far off - no they aren't annywhere near the same genre or anything, but they both have the sort of long-riff-passage thing going on, and the way it feels when listening is similar in some cases. And Agalloch was only the emotion. The EMOTION. [B]THE EMOTION. [/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"][B]Eureka Seven[/B] probably takes my vote for best music in an anime series, period. not to metion the third opening theme, [B]taiyou no mannaka e[/B], haas got to be one of the most awesome, heartfelt openings ever. I could listen to this song all day

[quote name='Avenged666fold']I spend a majority of my time at T.H.E.M. I occasionally post at ANN and Gaia(gaia sucks btw). Anyway as long as the people at these forums aren't elitist snobs go ahead.[/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]I've never heard of a site with elitist snobs unless the were all actually dumbasses XD Gaia = phail BTW. never heard of T.H.E.M. I mostly camp the Megatokyo anime forum and AnimeSuki forums. Anyway, i'm way too lazy and busy to go on a link hunt, so I'll just give you [url=http://newunbalance.wordpress.com/2007/09/09/discourse-on-moe-with-brief-pictorial-interludes-of-the-cute-variety/]this[/url] one for now which links to another, I'll edit this post if I grab more. [/COLOR]