The Anime Thread

[steele]

I started watching an anime on Netflix called "Hero Mask"-- it's ok so far. Animation is good but I have a pet peeve.
Like, when the characters names are in English (James Blood) and they are clearly not supposed to be in Japan I don't mind watching the dub instead of sub. But my husband only watches subs and it drives me crazy to have 20% of the script in that weird Japanese-English mix when you know that it's supposed to sound fluently English. Oh well.

 

[LadyDestani]

I am currently keeping up with the newest seasons of Fairy Tail and Sword Art Online as they become available on Crunchroll.

I also try to watch at least one older or completed anime that I didn't get a chance to watch when it first came out. So I just started Akame ga Kill and it's been good so far. It was highly recommended to me by my husband.

 

[steele]

I am currently keeping up with the newest seasons of Fairy Tail and Sword Art Online as they become available on Crunchroll.

I also try to watch at least one older or completed anime that I didn't get a chance to watch when it first came out. So I just started Akame ga Kill and it's been good so far. It was highly recommended to me by my husband.

Akame ga Kill.... get ready to be hreatbroken every episode! haha. I wish sometimes you could re-experience anime's for the first time. That is one that wouldn't hit as hard the second time but had me hooked the first time!!

 

[LadyDestani]

Akame ga Kill.... get ready to be hreatbroken every episode! haha. I wish sometimes you could re-experience anime's for the first time. That is one that wouldn't hit as hard the second time but had me hooked the first time!!

I can already see that it's heading to some dark places just from the first episode or two. The part about Tatsumi's friends and the wealthy family that took them in...wow.

 

[Midoriya]

BUMP.

Watched the most recent episodes of Black Clover and RWBY.

Black Clover episode 62:

Spoiler

So it turns out Ladros wasn?t defeated, but Asta managed to launch his anti-magic sword at him and it stuck in a non-vital part of Ladros, draining his magic but not killing him. However, using reinforcement magic Ladros managed to get it out, took Fana hostage, and got her to use her salamander spirit magic by threatening to kill Mars. He then absorbed the magic and now has magic more powerful than spirit magic, but the Witch Queen, who is watching from afar, is awakening the true power in Asta and his grimoire, which remains to be seen next episode. Looking forward to the coming episodes.

RWBY volume six, chapter eight:

Spoiler

So team RWBY, Qrow, Oscar/Ozpin, and Maria were rejected transportation to Atlas by the guards and commander at Argus, and now have to find a different way to Atlas with the Relic of Knowledge in hand. Meanwhile, they told Jaune, Nora, and Ren everything that Jinn told them about how humanity for Remnant is in its second go and how Salem cannot be killed. Jaune pushed Oscar against the wall hoping to get answers from Ozpin and angrily stormed off. Ruby went outside later while everyone was going to get food and talked to Maria, who began explaining her silver eye powers to her. Looking forward to the coming episodes.

 

[Ditz]

I just re-watched Evangelion, and it totally reignited my love for the series. Welp, time to read the manga again. This year during the holiday season I find myself re-watching older anime that I've seen or just absolute favorites. I think I might re-watch some movies like Akira and Vampire Hunter D.

 

[LadyDestani]

I just re-watched Evangelion, and it totally reignited my love for the series. Welp, time to read the manga again. This year during the holiday season I find myself re-watching older anime that I've seen or just absolute favorites. I think I might re-watch some movies like Akira and Vampire Hunter D.

Vampire Hunter D was one of the first anime movies that I watched and really helped get me into anime in general. It's still one of my favorites.

 

[Midoriya]

Bump.

So RWBY didn’t have an episode this week because they’re off for Christmas I presume, but I watched the most recent episode of Black Clover, and boy are things getting intense!

Black Clover episode 63:

Spoiler

The Witch Queen awakened the hidden power within Asta which turns out to be a demon since his grimoire has the five-leaf clover on it. Asta immediately unleashes a hidden dark power that turns into wings and one of his eyes turns red while he wields his sword, but only after he beats the demon within him while being unconscious. He and the powered up Ladros fly into the air and go on a wild battle, exchanging blows while damaging and affecting the environment around them. Finally, Asta knocks Ladros to the ground, but thankfully manages to stay in control and doesn’t kill Ladros. The dark anti-magic power he’s emitting disappears, and everything seems fine, but then suddenly the Witch Queen traps Asta’s friends in a blood magic spell where they can’t get away, and using the same type of magic commands a demon-crazed Asta to kill them. Hopefully Asta’s friends can find a way to help him regain control. Looking forward to the coming episode(s).

 

[Kalle]

Currently I'm up to date with Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, Goblin Slayer, and Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san. Of these three Rascal is my favorite so far, though I still have to check out That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Nothing I've watched from the current season has ranked higher than an 8/10, which is actually a good score in my book, but don't put any stock in that score as I'll reserve final judgment for each series' finale.

 

[lowaltitude]

Anybody watched Zombieland Saga? It's not really festive but dang I thoroughly enjoyed watching that one every week. I really hope they're going to make a second season!

I also watched Netflix's Aggretsuko: We wish you a Metal Christmas, and tbh I thought it was going to be a movie so when it turned out to be the normal length of an episode I was a bit surprised. They wrapped things up (hah) nicely with a christmas theme and I really liked it. Can't wait for that show to continue as well!!

 

[Psydye]

I'm not HUGE into anime but I do appreciate it! Some of the shows I've watched and enjoyed are:

Paranoia Agent
Excel Saga
FLCL/Fooly Cooly
The Slayers
Gantz(this one's pretty messed up)
Trigun
Dragon Ball(almost all series)
Cowboy Bebop
Berserk
Bleach
Gurren Lagann
Samurai Pizza Cats

Ones I still want to check out:

Space Dandy
..and probably many more!

 

[LadyDestani]

Anybody watched Zombieland Saga? It's not really festive but dang I thoroughly enjoyed watching that one every week. I really hope they're going to make a second season!

I also watched Netflix's Aggretsuko: We wish you a Metal Christmas, and tbh I thought it was going to be a movie so when it turned out to be the normal length of an episode I was a bit surprised. They wrapped things up (hah) nicely with a christmas theme and I really liked it. Can't wait for that show to continue as well!!

I haven't watched Zombieland Saga yet, but my husband has been enjoying it (he's a few episodes behind). I'm pretty sure I'll watch it at some point.

I did see the Aggretsuko Christmas special on Netflix this weekend and got so excited I watched it right away. I love that series so much. Retsuko is almost an exactly copy of myself so I can't help but love it. LOL

 

[Darby]

Divine Gate was like putting my brain in a blender... and that?s probably why I watched the entire thing, I was too frappe to snap out of it. I knew it was awful but was compelled to finish it just to find out how truly dreadful it could get. Seriously, just when you think oh no way, they did NOT just put three teenagers with severe psychological issues, Loki, six or seven Norse gods, God, King Arthur, Lancelot and an assortment of others I can?t spell the names of even if I could remember in the same anime WITH FREAKING SANTA... Well, that?s when you realize that you?re watching the whole thing in Japanese and kind of give up and sit back and enjoy the lobotomy because at least it was pretty. I forgot all about Oz, as in The Wizard Of... was in it too. Yes, this is one mind blowing anime.

 

[Lady Timpani]

Not anime, but I finished the Princess Jellyfish manga today! It was a really fun read.

 

[Reginald Fairfield]

Just got a good deal on some of Uta no Prince Sama. I don't know what to expect. Only 7 bucks for season 1 on dvd, holiday sale of course.

 

[Midoriya]

Watched the most recent episodes of Black Clover and RWBY.

Black Clover episode 64:

Spoiler

So a demon-crazed Asta controlled by the Witch Queen was about to kill his friends, but Vanessa unlocked a new spell from her grimoire, “the red thread of fate” magic. A red cat popped out and latched onto Asta each time he was about to kill someone in order to prevent it from happening and make him miss. Then Asta undid the blood magic that the Witch Queen was using to control him by hitting himself with his anti-magic sword, and everyone was freed from the blood magic trap spell. The Diamond Kingdom and Eye of the Midnight Sun’s attacks have been dwindled to nothing with the help of defecting members (like Mars, Ladros, and Fana), and the Witch Queen is at a disadvantage now with Asta’s anti-magic and Vanessa’s fate magic. Looking forward to the coming episode(s).

RWBY volume six, chapter nine:

Spoiler

The episode started with Emerald having doubts about following Salem since Cinder is gone, but Mercury fought with her to make sure they still plan on following Salem. Then it was revealed that Tyrian and Dr. Watts are headed to Atlas. While Jaune, Nora, and Ren were out looking for Oscar, Nora and Ren went to a cafe while Jaune was feeling depressed. He then found a statue dedicated to Pyrrha at the Argus park, where another lady was and it helped Jaune to move on a little after hearing from the lady about Pyrrha’s training. Jaune, Nora, and Ren then reunited with team RWBY and Maria, who found Qrow passed out on the stairs to Jaune’s sister’s house. They then heard the door open to find out Oscar was inside cooking food for them, and he’s wearing different battle attire now that looks really cool. Jaune came up with an idea to steal an Altesian airship to get to Atlas, and Ruby is in support of it, so now the group is plotting how they’re going to get to Atlas. Looking forward to the coming episode(s).

 

[Bread Kennedys]

Whew, it's been awhile, hasn't it? Well, I never gave my conclusive thoughts on Attack on Titan. I've been a very busy fella these past few months, but allow me to do that now.

Spoiler: Attack on Titan Seasons 1-3 Spoilers

I actually watched Attack on Titan years ago when it was new but I never got very far into watching it. I only decided to finally finish it nearly 2 months ago, and I don't regret it. I don't think I need to tell you at this point that Attack on Titan is an amazing anime. I know there's a group of people who like to trash talk it because it's popular, but don't listen to them. Attack on Titan is an insanely popular show for a reason. Anyway, it's got a simple yet very effective concept going on, which I don't really need to explain because pretty much everyone knows it at this point. It's got great characters, Levi and Mikasa in particular are my favorites. As cool as the rest of the characters in this series are though, I don't really like the main character, Eren. He's not like harem protagonist levels of bad, he's just more or less a generic shonen protagonist. He's not remarkable, he's not terrible either. Just okay. As for the seasons themselves, Season 1 is the greatest. The Battle for Trost arc and the Female Titan arc are all extremely good. Season 2 is very good too, the plot twist there and the final battle was extremely interesting. I liked the first half of Season 3 as well since the second half has yet to air. It wasn't as filled with action as the other seasons, but interesting nonetheless since it was more based around the human characters and less based around the Titans. I know to some it would be less interesting, but to each their own. Anyway, TL;DR: is good anime, go watch it if you haven't already.

I also finished watching Goblin Slayer, since that ended yesterday.

Spoiler: Goblin Slayer

That ending was a lot less bloody than I imagined. Also, wholesome big chested farm girl is fine. And Priestess is fine as well. Her innocence isn't, but that died Episode 1, to be fair. At least she's still adorable. And she deserves a promotion. And we know Goblin Slayer will be back, so overall, good ending. They didn't show Goblin Slayer's full face though. 0/10, worst anime ever. /s

Nah, but an easy 8/10 for me, in all seriousness.

 

[Milleram]

Just got a good deal on some of Uta no Prince Sama. I don't know what to expect. Only 7 bucks for season 1 on dvd, holiday sale of course.

I'm not sure if you're into reverse harem series, but overall, I find it to be pretty enjoyable. Some parts are kinda cheesy, especially the songs, but I think you'll grow to like most of the characters.

 

[Reginald Fairfield]

I'm not sure if you're into reverse harem series, but overall, I find it to be pretty enjoyable. Some parts are kinda cheesy, especially the songs, but I think you'll grow to like most of the characters.

I liked Ouran Host Club. Does that count?

 

[LadyDestani]

Today I watched the Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple movie. It's been a while since I finished the series so I really should have brushed up on where the story left off before watching the movie. But with that said, it was still quite enjoyable.

I also watched the special Steins;Gate 0 Valentine's Day episode. It was cute.