The Anime Thread

[CrankyCupcake]

I saw the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie today!

Had a blast. This is a prequel to the tv series but I'm a manga reader so I already knew what to expect. And I loved it. This story arc primarily introduces the origin story of Okkotsu Yuta, a special grade sorcerer. His seiyuu, Ogata Megumi, did an amazing job. She's put so much emotion and life into the role. I think it's perfection.

Also, this flashed on the screen before the movie started.

(Not my picture. A fan had uploaded it to Twitter.)

 

[Reginald Fairfield]

There's going to be a live action Beyblade movie?

 

[-Blue-]

There's going to be a live action Beyblade movie?

Why not. They have a surplus of fidget spinners to use.

I've been watching the 1st season of Pokemon. At first I started with the dub, wanted to see how the sub/original fared, and then went right back to the dub since the dialogue is hilarious.

 

[Autumn247]

There's a cute new anime on Netflix called Kotaro Lives Alone, I'm about to start watching the 1st episode, it looks really good

 

[fuzzybug]

There's a cute new anime on Netflix called Kotaro Lives Alone, I'm about to start watching the 1st episode, it looks really good

Omg yes, i watched a few episodes of that it's really unique and comical I can't wait to binge the rest

 

[-Blue-]

I finished the first season of Pokemon. I don't know what those meddling executives were thinking, but if they wanted Ash to lose the battle they could had done it in such a better way. After watching all those episodes to see his journey, it's very anti-climatic. I remember seeing that episode years ago and I felt the same way. It turned me off from wanting to watch the following season(s) Maybe I'll give it a try this time lol.

 

[Xeleron]

Update on my previous post

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After talking to @/LadyDestani I decided to recheck Funimation to see if Princess Jellyfish was still listed and it finally showed up there! My guess is that they're having a few issues with the merger and some titles become "invisible/unavailable" from time to time

**Important info for those of you who have a Crunchyroll account**
I also ran across this article from Crunchyroll where they'll be updating what Funimation shows have been added to their library https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2022/03/01/funimation-titles-now-available-on-crunchyroll this is a HUGE help, that way I don't have to do a daily PJ search on Crunchyroll lol

I also ended up finishing Kotaro Lives Alone, and although it didn't have any tearjerker episodes like I was previously thinking, it still had many endearing moments and several heavy felt scenes.

Edit: Removed a title because I found out that the source material has an absolutely horrible ending.

I've been meaning to pick up Princess Jellyfish. I'm going to take this as a "would recommend". Hopefully it isn't as expensive as the forgotten Gainax title "Petite Princess Yucie".

Although I did enjoy watching Princess Jellyfish years ago, I do have to warn you, it's open ended with no real resolution at the end and with no second season in sight, you may need to pick up the manga if you want to finish the story. I do love the animation and story, (that's why I've been searching for it) but I can't in good conscience recommend something that doesn't have a real ending without warning you first.

I also did some research on Petite Princess Yucie and it looks like it was once licensed by AVD Films but the company went defunct in 2009. I know Funimation picked up a few of AVD's titles, but it seems like some of them where never picked up by anyone, this being the case for the title you mentioned :/ I can only imagine how expensive the few remaining DVD's must be

I saw the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie today!

Oh gosh! This makes me so excited for the film!! It's not going to release until the 18th here in North America and I can't wait! Also, random question about the manga, but how faithful would you say the anime is to the manga? I've been thinking about getting it, but if it's pretty much the same as the anime, then I think I'm going to pass

 

[CrankyCupcake]

Oh gosh! This makes me so excited for the film!! It's not going to release until the 18th here in North America and I can't wait! Also, random question about the manga, but how faithful would you say the anime is to the manga? I've been thinking about getting it, but if it's pretty much the same as the anime, then I think I'm going to pass

Very faithful! MAPPA did a fantastic job with both the first season and the movie. I'm up to date with the manga (buying and reading it on viz.com) and I love Akutami-sensei's art style. It has a very organic, dynamic feel. I'd actually say the anime is prettifying.

Can't wait for the second season next year. Jaws will drop. Even though I know what will happen, I'm still overly excited about it!

 

[Reginald Fairfield]

Although I did enjoy watching Princess Jellyfish years ago, I do have to warn you, it's open ended with no real resolution at the end and with no second season in sight, you may need to pick up the manga if you want to finish the story. I do love the animation and story, (that's why I've been searching for it) but I can't in good conscience recommend something that doesn't have a real ending without warning you first.

I also did some research on Petite Princess Yucie and it looks like it was once licensed by AVD Films but the company went defunct in 2009. I know Funimation picked up a few of AVD's titles, but it seems like some of them where never picked up by anyone, this being the case for the title you mentioned :/ I can only imagine how expensive the few remaining DVD's must be

Not as much as Zoids: Chaotic Century. Some 4 episode volumes is still around at least $80 new.

Here's something old that I'm only seeing for $40 used.

 

[Midoriya]

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

Spoiler: for Attack on Titan episode 85

The group decides on their strategy to invade the port and take the flying airship. Armin and Conny try to get two of their old friends who are now Jaegerists to stop the airship from getting blown up. Armin gets shot . Floch gets upset and calls for reinforcements. Annie and Reiner turn into Titans and begin destroying the Jaegerists together. In a fit of desperation, and with no other options, Conny kills the two old friends and sits on the ground crying (what a random episode). With Floch on the move, what will happen to our heroes, and will they be able to stop Eren from destroying the world?

Next time on Attack on Titan the final season, episode 86. "Retrospective." You won't want to miss it!

 

[p e p p e r]

Watched Jujutsu Kaisen 0 today at the theaters, it was awesome!

 

[Midoriya]

Watched Jujutsu Kaisen 0 today at the theaters, it was awesome!

I need to see it! I've heard from a friend (or more specifically, @EchoNyx ) that it's really good!!

 

[Reginald Fairfield]

This guy is relatable.

 

[Midoriya]

This guy is relatable.

LMAOOOOO, this was so random and hilarious that I couldn't stop laughing. He doesn't want attention from anyone.

 

[Midoriya]

I'm about halfway through season nine of Naruto Shippuden. The filler is getting less and less interesting, but I'm putting up with it...

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Related to anime, about a week ago when I had bad allergies, the bad allergies I had caused my voice to sound like Rock Lee and Might Guy's VAs. I'm not even kidding. I wish I had recorded it. I started saying things like,

Might Guy: "LEE, what are you doing, LEE?"
Rock Lee: "I'm sorry, Guy-sensei, I didn't mean to do that!"
Might Guy: "5,000 laps around the village, LEE!"

They're my two favorite characters in the show, probably because they have good hearts, are goofy, and are strong as well, but are utterly stupid and just as stupid, if not more stupid, than Naruto. Sadly, my allergies have left since then, so I no longer sound like the green jumpsuit bowlcut characters.

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[p e p p e r]

They're my two favorite characters in the show, probably because they have good hearts, are goofy, and are strong as well, but are utterly stupid and just as stupid, if not more stupid, than Naruto. Sadly, my allergies have left since then, so I no longer sound like the green jumpsuit bowlcut characters.

love them both too, such funny characters. you'll love might guy even more towards the end of the series

 

[-Blue-]

@Midoriya Guy and Lee are the best. Did you see the episode where he challenges Kakashi to a race all across the town? That one is the best.

Also him racing with 'dead' Kakashi on his back and beating everyone back from the Sand village.

 

[Midoriya]

@Midoriya Guy and Lee are the best. Did you see the episode where he challenges Kakashi to a race all across the town? That one is the best.

Also him racing with 'dead' Kakashi on his back and beating everyone back from the Sand village.

Yes I did, those are the best!

 

[Midoriya]

With Attack on Titan coming to an end, I'm probably going to start watching season five of My Hero Academia, but in the dub. I've watched all five seasons in the sub, but only through season four of the dub. It'll be interesting for sure. Still binging Naruto Shippuden as well. I'll post about AOT's penultimate episode sometime this week. I can already tell it's going to be a doozy.

 

[tessa grace]

I recently picked up Love is Hard for an Otaku and I must say its pretty funny, the energy reminds me when I was first getting into anime and I would watch all the good slice of life shows. The intro is also adorable, as an artist I am intimidated by the incredible hand animation lol

I never actually finished HunterxHunter when the last two seasons came out on Netflix and I'm still in the middle (more like 12 episodes in) of the Chimera Ant arc. Everyone says its an excellent arc but why does it have to be so long?

Same goes for Naruto Shippuden, but I stopped at season 2. It might be a while before I can start watching it again.

In other anime news, Fruits Basket: Prelude has been released in Japan with no announcement yet towards english audiences. The trailer looks excellent, though!

Part of me has conflicted feelings because Tohru's parents have a very large age gap in the movie and manga, but at the same time, it's Fruits Basket. A masterpiece. I just try to accept it as a difference of culture and even Natsuki Tayaka's experience while growing up in Japan in the 70's-80's and move on. Plus fiction does NOT equal reality, so I keep that in mind as well.