The Anime Thread

[solace]

Just finished Eureka 7 which is a highly underrated anime. Storyline is brilliant, whole cast is amazing and the soundtrack is everything. I grew up on Evagelion, so I thought I was good on the mecha genre. I was so wrong! Took my husband nearly a decade of dating, being engaged and now married to finally get me watch it. Can't recommend it enough. It's on Funimation and only 50 episodes. Check it out!

 

[Reginald Fairfield]

I was able to get all the Tiger and Bunny stuff on DVD. Not really a super difficult accomplishment with 2 movies and 2 episode sets at a decent price. I do see a WB logo on the back, and that company did sell to Discovery. Of course there's a WB logo on my Food Wars sets, which was released by Sentai Filmworks, and that was sold to AMC.

 

[StarlitGlitch]

Anyone else sign up for the MAL anime watch challenge this year and never complete it? It's a bit easier this year so I might actually complete it for the first time!

Also I'm considering paying for an online manga site to try it out. There are some manga I'm interested but I don't think they're in most manga cafes. I'll check first though. It'd be nice to get back into manga. They're not on MAL for the most part so I could add them to the queue #justhipsterthings (jk) The ones I'm interested in are typically about people working in offices. They're in a bunch of Japanese ads.

 

[Reginald Fairfield]

Anyone else sign up for the MAL anime watch challenge this year and never complete it? It's a bit easier this year so I might actually complete it for the first time!

Also I'm considering paying for an online manga site to try it out. There are some manga I'm interested but I don't think they're in most manga cafes. I'll check first though. It'd be nice to get back into manga. They're not on MAL for the most part so I could add them to the queue #justhipsterthings (jk) The ones I'm interested in are typically about people working in offices. They're in a bunch of Japanese ads.

I'm more interested in the stuff they don't want you to watch.

 

[StarlitGlitch]

I'm more interested in the stuff they don't want you to watch.

Meaning things that wouldn't fit any of the categories?

 

[Reginald Fairfield]

Meaning things that wouldn't fit any of the categories?

That too. At one point a youtuber got a bunch of his followers to vote a certain spicy title to the top after Funimation dubbed 3 episodes, then had to make a statement saying they are going to cancel the dub because it falls outside of their standards. MAL didn't like the youtuber raid, had a hissy.

 

[StarlitGlitch]

That too. At one point a youtuber got a bunch of his followers to vote a certain spicy title to the top after Funimation dubbed 3 episodes, then had to make a statement saying they are going to cancel the dub because it falls outside of their standards. MAL didn't like the youtuber raid, had a hissy.

I see. I guess I'm still unsure what you mean by stuff they don't want you to watch lol.

Even Reddit has anti-raid measures in place so I could see why MAL might want to discourage that.

 

[CrankyCupcake]

OMG. IS THIS... WHAT I THINK IT IS?!?

 

[Midoriya]

OMG. IS THIS... WHAT I THINK IT IS?!?

Yep! Really looking forward to it.

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In other news I just finished watching the battle between Deidara and Sasuke in season six of Naruto Shippuden. Have to say that Deidara was a pretty crazy man devoted to art…

 

[CrankyCupcake]

@Midoriya

I can't watch the video you posted. It says it's not available. Probably because I'm not in the U.S.A.

AAAH. Can't wait for the movie! I'm going as the shameless elderly fangirl that I am because I've bought one of the movie tshirts from a Uniqlo store just last week and that's what I'll wear to the cinema.

 

[Midoriya]

@Midoriya

I can't watch the video you posted. It says it's not available. Probably because I'm not in the U.S.A.

AAAH. Can't wait for the movie! I'm going as the shameless elderly fangirl that I am because I've bought one of the movie tshirts from a Uniqlo store just last week and that's what I'll wear to the cinema.

Ah, alright. It was just the first ending for Jujutsu Kaisen.

Ahhhhh, that shirt looks SO cool!! I can’t wait for this movie. For real.

 

[Autumn247]

I'm watching Pokemon Sun and Moon Ultra Legends, enjoying it! I'm just in Pokemon kind of mood lately with the release of the new games, so I've been watching a lot of the anime again the past few days

 

[Midoriya]

Get ready to transform! Attack on Titan the final season part two episode four is here.

Spoiler: for Attack on Titan episode 79

Zeke continues to show Eren memories of his past. He thinks that by doing so, he will see that he was brainwashed. Instead, Eren goes to the memory of his father facing off against the royal family. He changes the memory and has his father kill them. Zeke is surprised by this. Eren then knocks Zeke out of his memories and back into the Founder’s world, ready to take control.

Next time on Attack on Titan, episode 80. “From You, 2,000 Years Ago”. You won’t want to miss it!

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Get ready to slay some demons! Demon Slayer season two episode 16 is here.

Spoiler: for Demon Slayer season two episode 16

Tanjiro and Uzui both strike at Gyutaro at the same time. Gyutaro counters and turns his head to counter Uzui’s other attack. They continue to fight, but it doesn’t seem to be working out. Meanwhile, Inosuke and Zenitsu are having a tough time with Daki. Tanjiro goes to assist them, and all three of them unleash their ultimate moves in order to decapitate Daki. Unfortunately it seems as though Gyutaro has finished off Uzui… he catches up with Inosuke and stabs him where it hurts the most. Zenitsu pushes Tanjiro out of the way as another attack comes. Is this the end for our heroes?

Next time on Demon Slayer season two, episode 17. “Never Give Up!” You won’t want to miss it!

 

[Midoriya]

Just watched the episode of Naruto Shippuden where

Spoiler

Jiraiya dies.

I have to say I wasn’t expecting him to get back up and deliver the message to head towards Naruto. I already knew in the past that this character would die, but it’s still sad.

 

[Mr_Keroppi]

Why do people like Anime? It kind of hurts my eyes and it to me looks poorly drawn. Also too many people die. I am confused why some people want to marry fake characters? If this does not go here than just tell me and I will replace it I do not want to hurt anyones feelings I am just asking a question to all of you anime lovers so that I can understand the likability!! <3

 

[skarmoury]

Also too many people die.

Sorry this was too funny not to comment on LOL. Obviously, character death depends on the anime you watch. I like watching dumb high school romance animes from time to time and no one dies haha. Character death is a good plot device to instill emotion and stuff. Definitely overused in a lot of longer-running animes, but it's okay as long as it's necessary to the plot.

What do you mean it hurts your eyes? Do you mean that sometimes it's too bright? :0 I think all shows have some like... brightness to them. Not sure how animes specific hurt your eyes haha.

Poorly drawn is such a heavy comment, whew. I don't think I've seen an anime that was "poorly drawn"; if you mean the old animes with large eyes and different art style in general compared to the popular animes nowadays, then yeah maybe I can see that as kind of weird if you're not used to them (though I do find old animes quite nostalgic despite the different art style). But I wouldn't say majority of the animes are poorly drawn; in fact, I think they're absolutely gorgeous.

Gonna go on a tangent, but I personally love high school animes and mangas. I love the drama without character death, I love the characters running around trying to figure out life for themselves as they grow up, yknow, slice of life stuff. I think some even have really pretty designs and really good artists! Here are a few that popped right into my mind.

I really love the art style of Hyouka! Idk, I'm drawn to all the characters, and it's so nice to finally see anime characters that have realistic hair (in contrast to the many other anime characters to have natural pink/blue/purple hair or something LOL). Their EDs are also really cute!

The only manga I was ever fully updated with is Love is War, because I think the story is really cute and interesting. Aka definitely grew as an artist with this series; I looked back at the older chapters and there is definitely a stark contrast in his art style then and now. I'm really proud of Aka! This was one of the later panels in the manga, I think it was really well-drawn and I'm happy it's Miko Iino.

 

[Mr_Keroppi]

Sorry this was too funny not to comment on LOL. Obviously, character death depends on the anime you watch. I like watching dumb high school romance animes from time to time and no one dies haha. Character death is a good plot device to instill emotion and stuff. Definitely overused in a lot of longer-running animes, but it's okay as long as it's necessary to the plot.

What do you mean it hurts your eyes? Do you mean that sometimes it's too bright? :0 I think all shows have some like... brightness to them. Not sure how animes specific hurt your eyes haha.

Poorly drawn is such a heavy comment, whew. I don't think I've seen an anime that was "poorly drawn"; if you mean the old animes with large eyes and different art style in general compared to the popular animes nowadays, then yeah maybe I can see that as kind of weird if you're not used to them (though I do find old animes quite nostalgic despite the different art style). But I wouldn't say majority of the animes are poorly drawn; in fact, I think they're absolutely gorgeous.

Gonna go on a tangent, but I personally love high school animes and mangas. I love the drama without character death, I love the characters running around trying to figure out life for themselves as they grow up, yknow, slice of life stuff. I think some even have really pretty designs and really good artists! Here are a few that popped right into my mind.

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I really love the art style of Hyouka! Idk, I'm drawn to all the characters, and it's so nice to finally see anime characters that have realistic hair (in contrast to the many other anime characters to have natural pink/blue/purple hair or something LOL). Their EDs are also really cute!

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The only manga I was ever fully updated with is Love is War, because I think the story is really cute and interesting. Aka definitely grew as an artist with this series; I looked back at the older chapters and there is definitely a stark contrast in his art style then and now. I'm really proud of Aka! This was one of the later panels in the manga, I think it was really well-drawn and I'm happy it's Miko Iino.

Well I am happy you enjoy it!! I said it hurts my eyes because I think unlike the Sanrio and CGI shows I watch since Anime is drawn its to much movement. Also I know its funny but I hate how they try to make it emotional but I just cant with characters that look like this. I say poorly drawn as I PERSONALLY think the anime artstyle is uggo. Am I biased because I like Hatsune Miku? I dont think she is poorly drawn. I love Project Diva, Project Sekai, and especially Project Mirai. I also feel like that artstyle is more suited for comic thingies so I understand a little more about peoples love of those anime comics. I never tried them after um. SEEING SOME INNAPROPRIATE STUFF ON GOOGLE LIKE EXCUSE ME. I wont personally like it or watch it but I am very happy that you have found stuff that brings you so much joy and love! I hope you next show is fun!!

 

[LadyDestani]

Why do people like Anime? It kind of hurts my eyes and it to me looks poorly drawn. Also too many people die. I am confused why some people want to marry fake characters? If this does not go here than just tell me and I will replace it I do not want to hurt anyones feelings I am just asking a question to all of you anime lovers so that I can understand the likability!! <3

I personally view anime as just another medium for storytelling and I will watch or read any story that captures my interest. However, anime tells a lot of stories that I like because I am drawn to the more tragic and heart-wrenching tales. There are plenty of cute and happy stories in anime too, though, if tragedy isn't your thing. Anime is a mixed bag, like any other form of media. You can find things in any genre if you look for it.

I also happen to like a lot of the artwork. Not all of it. Again, it's a mixture because different artists and different eras have different styles. I prioritize the story over the artwork, though. I can watch a somewhat poorly animated show as long as the story is good, but not so much the other way around.

But it's also cool if anime just isn't your thing. Not everybody will like the same things but asking questions to understand other people never hurts.

 

[Mr_Keroppi]

I personally view anime as just another medium for storytelling and I will watch or read any story that captures my interest. However, anime tells a lot of stories that I like because I am drawn to the more tragic and heart-wrenching tales. There are plenty of cute and happy stories in anime too, though, if tragedy isn't your thing. Anime is a mixed bag, like any other form of media. You can find things in any genre if you look for it.

I also happen to like a lot of the artwork. Not all of it. Again, it's a mixture because different artists and different eras have different styles. I prioritize the story over the artwork, though. I can watch a somewhat poorly animated show as long as the story is good, but not so much the other way around.

But it's also cool if anime just isn't your thing. Not everybody will like the same things but asking questions to understand other people never hurts.

Yay! I am happy that you enjoy that kind of stuff!! I agree, its always fine to ask questions! Its nice to be able to hear everyones opinions so far

 

[Midoriya]

Anime art styles can be a mixed bag depending on what you’re watching and your preferences as well. You’ll find some that are good and some that aren’t so good depending on what your tastes are. Like LadyDestani explained, it’s really just another medium for telling stories, and I find that I’m way more enthralled and interested in stories from anime than the subpar ones western cartoons try to put out. Anime isn’t for everyone though, and that’s A okay.