Anime and manga discussion

[craig]

Just thought I kick off an anime thread. All stuff anime related, fav anime new releases, where to buy etc etc.

Who has watched Samurai Chamloo yet ?

[kopo]

Haven't seen that. I'm currently watching FMP:TSR and Trinity Blood and Speed Grapher.

[craig]

Its great, I really enjoyed it. Just finished watching Gantz which was average.
The review in Neo said it was great but I was dissapointed.

[zaraki]

Finished Smaurai Champloo a long time ago. Great serie.
And Im curently watching: Get Backers, Hellsing, GunGrave, Bleach and Naruto

[Cheapshot]

Watching Bleach at the moment, It's REALLY addictive.

Can somebody tell me what's so good about Naruto? I can't really get into it though i've only seen 3 episodes - I don't understand why it's so popular at the moment.

[Dieter]

Currently watching One Piece (220 eps to go till I'm up-to-date, but I'm looking forward to watching them, not the feeling I had when told how many Naruto's there were), FMP, Chobits (still gotta finish that :happy: ), Onegai Teacher.

Going to start Elfen Lied and Chrno Crusade later :)

[Herr Dark Wolf]

I watched Porco Rosso for the second time last night. Awsome film. and I've also pre-ordered the Howl's Moving Castle with Ghibli shorts and CD boxset for £34. Is any here going to see Howl's Moving Castle when it comes out next week?

[Dieter]

Is any here going to see Howl's Moving Castle when it comes out next week?

Seen it in the movie theatre in Antwerp :p

[Jordan]

Currently Watching:
Ichigo 100% OVA's
http://www.tiendapanini.com/imagenes/46078.jpg

Initial D - 4th Stage
http://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/uploads/post-22-1082297539.jpg

Full Metal Panic - The Second Raid
http://trom.roy.free.fr/sign%20full%20metal%20panic%20the%20second%20raid. jpg

Soon to be watching:
Mai Otome (Sequal to Mai HiME)
http://www.my-zhime.net/ (No pics out yet >.>)

[craig]

I have only started watching a few months back so I have been watching the most popular (Bebop, Champloo, Akira etc). I used to watch Robotech as a kid and loved. Bought the boxed set and started getting into anime.

Anyone recommend a series with a good story and decent animation ?

[Jordan]

I have only started watching a few months back so I have been watching the most popular (Bebop, Champloo, Akira etc). I used to watch Robotech as a kid and loved. Bought the boxed set and started getting into anime.

Anyone recommend a series with a good story and decent animation ?

Recommended -

Mai HiME is fantastic it'll be out here within the next few months... really cut and badly dubbed. I saw the first episode, its quite terrible. Mai HiME is basically by the director of Bebop. I can't recommend it enough, it starts off light and comedic and ends up SUPER dark with quite a few nice plot twists. Memorable characters and plot lines too.

[Bluejay]

Up to ep. 12 on Samurai Champloo, tis most excellent.Up to ep 109 on Naruto which is also great. Bleach looks good but I have only seen 5 or 6 eps. I have read the manga of FMA which is great too, want ot but vol. 3 but amazon is sold out.

[kopo]

Mai Hime is indeed fantastic, but the ending is absolute crap. FMA is brilliant, and the ending made me feel so... soft and dunno, it's hard to describe. It's easily one of my fav series. Gotta watch the movie, but haven't found it yet.

[zaraki]

Watching Bleach at the moment, It's REALLY addictive.

Can somebody tell me what's so good about Naruto? I can't really get into it though i've only seen 3 episodes - I don't understand why it's so popular at the moment.


thats the problem, youve only seen 3 episodes. Watch more episodes and see if you like it then.
The beginning is nothing compared to the stuff that happens later on.

[Twozzok]

Got 3 more eps to watch of FMA, just watched Initial D 1st Stage, about to start on the 2nd Stage. Somewhere in the middle of Mai HiME (really need to get the rest of that).

Last night i watched Princess Mononoke.

Everything i've watched has been bloody fantastic.

Fake Edit: Oh, and i've watched the first ep of Prince of Tennis, and the first few of the Zelda series ^_^

[Tilim]

I watch Naruto atm.. :3
I know there are a lot of people who talk about Narutards and stuff like that, but I don't really care, as long as I like the series.

[Android18a]

I'm currently watching Elfen Lied passingly.

For any real otaku here who fancy importing or torrenting, I'd suggest the following anime:

-Kare Kano (otherwise known as His and Her Circumstances - interestingly the main character's voice in the dubbed DVD version is done by the girl who played Ash in the Western version of Pokemon, but she's much better here, not least because she's not having to pretend to be a preteen lad...)

-Ranma 1/2 series... not as fun as the manga though.

-I, My, Me! Strawberry Eggs! (Fantastic anime featuring schoolgirls, crossdressers and a cute lil' doggie).

-Ai Yori Aoshi (Stunning)

-Mahoraba: Heartful Days (funny and cute... well worth a look)

Some of these might already be out here, released when I wasn't looking, but I'd still heartedly reccommend them. I can't be doing with all this fighting anime like Naruto though. I prefer more comedy/romance type anime.

[Bionic Commando]

I'm currently watching Berserk. And i'm about to move on to the full series of Full Metal Alchemist.

[craig]

I am grabbing Mai Hime at the moment, thanks to those that suggested it.
Also is Triggan any good ? I have heard mixed opions about it.

[arnold]

I'm currently watching:

Yakitate Japan - It's about Bread..yet it's the best Anime 've seen n ages I love it

Maho Sensei Negima - Stalling n Ep 23, Anime Council are a littel slow at the moment with personal things in the way, but i'm waiting as everyone else is.

Futakoi Alternative - Brilliant OP, I like the story, a alternate to Futakoi that I jsut finished watching about a Town that is famed for the Twins that are born and raised there.

Shuffle - From the Hentai game of the same name (But no hentai in it only echhi stuff) But it's a good one, same with Futakoi a brilliant OP

Tsubusa Chronicles - The Clamp Anime, some say it's a load of Crap..I like it, has Charcters from all the Clamp animes, always nice to see one you know pop up as a side character.

Suzuka - About a Boy who fals in love with a High jumper girl, she rejects him yet he carries on to gain her love, joins the track team to get closer to her, not my fav of the lot but I enjoy it.

Da capo Second Season - Finished the 1st one a while back and loved it, Second one is getting better, think a third one has been announced as well.

Okusama wa Joshikousei (my Wife is a Highschool girl)- Just Fanservice every two minutes, about a 16 year old girl whos married to her teacher..no ide awhy o0 something to do with her dad wanting it or something, but it's alright.

and thats it at the minute >>

[Jordan]

I'm currently watching:
Tsubusa Chronicles - The Clamp Anime, some say it's a load of Crap..I like it, has Charcters from all the Clamp animes, always nice to see one you know pop up as a side character.


Urgh, you're kidding right? Why didn't they just make a sequal to card captor sakura instead of making a dodgy crappy spin off with randomassed characters with annoying new voice actors.

[Grebe]

Berserk is the best ever.

Cowboy Bebop, Bleach, One Piece (awesome), Hunter x Hunter, Samurai Champloo, Fruit Baskets, Full Metal Panic, Yakitate Japan, Prince of Tennis, Kokoro Library, Tsubasa Chronicles, DearS (good shit), Gundam, Dragon Ball, Monster, Shuffle, Soukyuu no Fafner, Mai-HiME, Macross, Azumanga Daioh, Slayers, Great Teacher Onizuka, Honey and Clover, Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X), Trigun, Vampire Hunter D, .Hack/sign, RahXephon, Air, Mahoraba, School Rumble, Full Moon o Sagashite

Theres something here for everyone! The ones towards the end are romance because i saw someone mention that. Theres action adventure, violence, romance, comedy tec.

I recommend all of these and if you need info on any of the series' got to animenfo.com - good site

[The3rdChildren]

I command you all to experience Neon Genesis Evangelion. You will not regret it.

[Jordan]

I've seen/got:
Movies/OVA's
Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 1, Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2 - The Sealed Card, Cowboy Bebop (with a great English dub!), Final Fantasy 7 - Advent Children + Last Order, Ghost in the Shell, Ichigo 100% OVA1,2 and 3, Initial D - Battle Stage, Initial D - Extra Stage, Initial D - Third Stage, Pokémon - The First Movie, Pokémon - Metwo Strikes Back, Pokémon The Movie 2000 (The Power of One), Pokémon 3 - Spell of the Unknown, Pokémon 4ever, Pokémon Heroes, Pokémon - Jirachi Wish Maker, Pokémon - Destiny Deoxys, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Steam boy, Street Fighter 2 - The Animated Movie, Zone of the Enders - Idolo.

Series
Cardcaptor Sakura, Chobits, Cowboy Bebop, DN Angel, Full Metal Panic!, Full Metal Panic? - Fumoffu!, Full Metal Panic! - The Second Raid, Ichigo 100% TV, Initial D - First Stage, Initial D - Second Stage, Initial D - Fourth Stage (Project D), Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien (incredibly powerful drama), Love Hina (including the specials), Lova Hina Again, Mai HiME, Neon Genesis Evangelion (including End of), Sonic X, Street Fighter 2V, Tsubasa Chronicle and Zone of the Enders Dolores.

Quite abit...

[arnold]

Urgh, you're kidding right? Why didn't they just make a sequal to card captor sakura instead of making a dodgy crappy spin off with randomassed characters with annoying new voice actors.


Nah, they have, Story is Sakura's Soul has shattered into Feathers and Crossed over Diffrent dimensions, Syoran gets sent to the Time Queen ( think it's her name) And she sneds Syoran, Sakura, Fai and Kurogane have to travel to Diffrent dimensions to get the feathers and for Fai escape from a king whos after him and Kurogane to get seek oponents who can match his strength. But I think they have the same VA's, I never watched the japanese version of CCS but when I heard Chii's voice it was the same as on Chobbits

[Jack]

I'm currently watching Gundam SEED Destiny, but I'm unhappy with where the ending is going. It's like the director thought at the beginning of the series that Durandal has to be evil, but he didn't figure out how to make him look bad until about 40 episodes in, hence the rushed ending.

I command you all to experience Neon Genesis Evangelion. You will not regret it.
I bloody did. It's utter shite.

[The3rdChildren]

I bloody did. It's utter shite.

Any reasons? Something can't just be shite. I'm certain you have perfectly valid reasons for hating on it, like the decline in the animation quality, the complexity of the storyline and themes it supports... so why not share exactly what you disliked? Maybe I'm rose-tinting Evangelion... but you'll be hard-pressed to find a story with more scope, more detail and more mystery surrounding it. Especially in anime. Eva was a landmark for it's time and remains so today.

Man, anime fans sure do have a lot of angry opinions. How many of us cry ourselves to sleep when our favourite show is dubbed with EDITS? Jesus, suicide time.

[Grebe]

I command you all to experience Neon Genesis Evangelion. You will not regret it.

Tad overrated

Some good recomendations from Jordan. If anyone can check out Tsubasa Chronicles, thats decent. Quite dark at times.

[Jordan]

I bloody did. It's utter shite.

I'm sorry, but if you wanna sit through 30 minutes of random violence (aka Gundam seed) then go ahead. But NGE was groundbreaking for its time. It has an amazing complex story, some incredible characters and a look so advanced for its day.

The ending few episodes were like a mind trip. If you think NGE is shite, then you obviously need to rethink what you...think.

[Grebe]

NGE was groundbreaking

I wouldnt say that at all. before NGE, there was Sailor Moon, Lupin, Dragon Ball, macross,Endless Road SSX, Galaxy Express 999.

Im sorry but all these shaped anime much further (especially in Japan) than NGE however popular it is.

[masaki86]

Hehe; bit of an anime fanboy myself. At the moment, I'm only watching one fansub series, that being bleach...episode 49 rocks!! Can't wait for it to be licensed, I want some R1 dvds to go alongisde my R2's.

My fave series have to be Tenchi Muyo, Fullmetal Alchemist and .Hack//SIGN.

Gunslinger Girl and Genshiken are two of the best shows to be released this year on R1, and I reccomend everyone should buy them.

Heres a list of my evergrowing anime collection; http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&id=masaki86

Oh, and check the trade/sale forum as I'm selling off a few titles.

[The3rdChildren]

I wouldnt say that at all. before NGE, there was Sailor Moon, Lupin, Dragon Ball, macross,Endless Road SSX, Galaxy Express 999.

Im sorry but all these shaped anime much further (especially in Japan) than NGE however popular it is.

Because these shows are all the epitome of plot and character exploration. Evangelion started out very simple, monster of the week with nice animation and some hints toward something more. What we ended up with was a complex analysis of mankind, and several brilliant ideas. To call it the greatest anime of all time would be an understatement, in my humble opinion. It changed my expectations of anime altogether.

So many themes were going in the background it's easy to just take Eva at face value, but you can really develop a greater understanding of just how complex and intriguing it is if it catches you. Guess it didn't catch you. No matter, there are plenty who dislike it. They usually pin it down to the lack of animation in later episodes, the storyline seeming to mindfuck them, and the brutality of the final two episodes. Regardless of how you view Evangelion, there really is nothing else out there quite like it. RahXephon comes close, and I think VERY highly of it, but Evangelion is still my favourite of the two simply for the impact it elicted in me first time watching.

The only time I really felt any kind of emotional attachment to Rah was later in the series, when a certain character was killed unknowing to Kamina Ayato. Evangelion was just... wow. The things that it all led to, the final result. The final scenes in that movie are an unsurpassed art. Opinon.

I'm cool with DragonBall, but the rest of those shows aren't groundbreaking. As enjoyable as they all are to their respective fans, I like to look for a little something more in the animation I watch. As I said before, I'm probably rose-tinting Evangelion to hell but I simply adore the characters, the concept and above all the drama filling all of the last episodes. As long as anime gives everyone something it doesn't matter.

Maybe it's just cool now to hate Evangelion.

[Grebe]

I'm cool with DragonBall, but the rest of those shows aren't groundbreaking. As enjoyable as they all are to their respective fans, I like to look for a little something more in the animation I watch. As I said before, I'm probably rose-tinting Evangelion to hell but I simply adore the characters, the concept and above all the drama filling all of the last episodes. As long as anime gives everyone something it doesn't matter.

I take everyting you said in, but to say macross wasnt groundbreaking when it was released in like the 70's or something.

"Yeah take your NGE tinted shades off" :grin:

I think imo NGE is a little similar to Naruto in its fanbase as it is something that alot new people to anime watch. Just my view on things. Probably wrong on that point but still.

[The3rdChildren]

I take everyting you said in, but to say macross wasnt groundbreaking when it was released in like the 70's or something.

"Yeah take your NGE tinted shades off" :grin:

I think imo NGE is a little similar to Naruto in its fanbase as it is something that alot new people to anime watch. Just my view on things. Probably wrong on that point but still.

*Keeps them on* I think Evangelion redefined the robot anime genre, regardless of what Macross did. I've only seen Macross Plus and to be honest it was kind of shitty, didn't do anything to retain my interest due to some horribly boring character love triangle nonsense. You can have the Macross thing, since it is rather popular for some weird reason... but my point remains on the others. You can 't just list a load of classic anime shows and say they were groundbreaking.

Any anime fanbase is akin to another, because people will defend their beloved series to the death. Naruto is essentially a revamped DragonBall... which is the reason I like it so much, and maybe Evangelion was a revamped Macross or Gundam, I don't know. I don't care about those shows.

*Polishes the NGE shades* It's worthless to argue about this further, isn't it. We aren't going to get anywhere.

[Grebe]

I dont see it as pointless. Quite enjoying it tbh. Nothing personal, just a good discussion.

I wasnt listing them for any reason other than to show that Evangelion was NOTHING NEW. However good it was, it wasnt groundbreaking, it wasnt anything largely innovative. You even admitted it was a revamped Macross showing that it had been done before, and it will be done again.

[The3rdChildren]

I dont see it as pointless. Quite enjoying it tbh. Nothing personal, just a good discussion.

I wasnt listing them for any reason other than to show that Evangelion was NOTHING NEW. However good it was, it wasnt groundbreaking, it wasnt anything largely innovative. You even admitted it was a revamped Macross showing that it had been done before, and it will be done again.

I said maybe it was as I haven't really seen a lot of it to judge. The actual robots weren't even robots in the end... the entire robot anime genre (if Eva even really falls into one single category) was redefined. An anime was created that all other anime could aspire toward. Evangelion really -was- something new when it was released. You're saying it wasn't, and it wasn't particularly innovative... have you watched the entire series/movies? The very concept itself was quite innovative, it's simply full of hidden depth and other nonsense nerds like me can really look into when they're bored. The final movie as I mentioned above is simply amazing. I mean, check this out if you don't believe me:

Evangelion Commentary Project (http://www.evacommentary.org/op/op_1.html)

Some of this is speculative, but as that shows... a tremendous about of stuff is going on there. I don't feel I can argue about this much longer, I have some work to be getting on with and my opinions are quite biased, as well as ill-informed. I don't feel it would be wise to continue this much longer, if only because it would disrupt the harmony this forum has at the moment.

So hey, I'll be the mature guy here. You win and I lose. Eva wasn't groundbreaking, nor was it actually as good as people like me say it is. Rose tint-me-doo.

*White flag*

[RoadKill]

I'm watching Elfen Lied currently.

[chrizkerr2]

At the moment, iam currently watching Suzuka, He Is My Master and Ai Yori Aoshi, all of which are ofcourse Comedy Anime :heh:

Oh and my collection http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/chrizkerr2/DSCF0245.jpg although i have added a few new ones since then.

[Grebe]

Wasnt it Jordan who said it was grounbreaking at first? Hes the one i should be arguing with harhar

[The3rdChildren]

Wasnt it Jordan who said it was grounbreaking at first? Hes the one i should be arguing with harhar

I dunno who said what, but oh well. Let's just resume our lives.

[masaki86]

Here's my anime collection; sorry about the grainy pics-they were taken on a 2 MP camera phone.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/masaki86/DSC00135.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/masaki86/DSC00136.jpg

[Herr Dark Wolf]

I've never really got into anyother anime except for Studio Ghibli which I love. I watched Tokyo Godfathers but it was no way as good as Ghibli films. I mgiht buy Akira, I've heard good things about it.

[Shorty]

I command you all to experience Neon Genesis Evangelion. You will not regret it.

Mmmm. Asuka Langley Sohryu.

[Jordan]

Mmmm. Asuka Langley Sohryu.

Heheheh yes
http://db.cs.helsinki.fi/~hmaksima/lilith.eu.org/langley-asuka-08.jpg

[The3rdChildren]

Heheheh yes
http://db.cs.helsinki.fi/~hmaksima/lilith.eu.org/langley-asuka-08.jpg

Suddenly I'm... happy.

[Blackfox]

It's a cartoon... O_o

[Herr Dark Wolf]

It's called anime... Anyway, do you guys reckon I should buy Akira?

[Bionic Commando]

I am grabbing Mai Hime at the moment, thanks to those that suggested it.
Also is Triggan any good ? I have heard mixed opions about it.

Trigun is excellent. I just watched the full collection of TV episodes. Really funny, but at times gripping stuff. Not exactly treading on any new water, but interesting to watch. Recommended.

I've been trying to get the Samurai X boxset (full collection) for a decent price. Anyone know where to look? Best I got was like £25, but the seller pulled out.

NGE i've yet to watch. I dunno why I haven't watched it. I guess since everyone always goes on about it, I try to steer away. I generally appreciate things more when people start to forget about it. Might be a while still.

[The3rdChildren]

It's a cartoon... O_o

Yeah, I know. If only she were real...

[Grebe]

Dudes who watch Hentai are lame

[elniro]

wahay an anime thread. :geek:

My favourite anime is full metal panic, shame the current series is apparently only 13 episodes long

Oh yea this is my meagre collection of anime DVDs:
http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&id=elniro

[Jordan]

Dudes who watch Hentai are lame

Thats your opinion ;)

[RoadKill]

Thats your opinion ;)

No shit, he said it and didn't say it was someone elses', so naturally it's his opinion ¬_¬

[Jack]

Any reasons? Something can't just be shite. I'm certain you have perfectly valid reasons for hating on it, like the decline in the animation quality, the complexity of the storyline and themes it supports... so why not share exactly what you disliked? Maybe I'm rose-tinting Evangelion... but you'll be hard-pressed to find a story with more scope, more detail and more mystery surrounding it. Especially in anime. Eva was a landmark for it's time and remains so today.

Man, anime fans sure do have a lot of angry opinions. How many of us cry ourselves to sleep when our favourite show is dubbed with EDITS? Jesus, suicide time.

I just didn't enjoy it. The story didn't grab me, and I didn't like the characters. It didn't appeal to me that much, nothing more.

I'm sorry, but if you wanna sit through 30 minutes of random violence (aka Gundam seed) then go ahead. But NGE was groundbreaking for its time. It has an amazing complex story, some incredible characters and a look so advanced for its day.

The ending few episodes were like a mind trip. If you think NGE is shite, then you obviously need to rethink what you...think.

oh noes i like a different cartoon woamfg

[craig]

I've been trying to get the Samurai X boxset (full collection) for a decent price. Anyone know where to look? Best I got was like £25, but the seller pulled out.



I enjoyed the first two Samurai X and was going to get the box set. I then watched the third one and decided to spend my money on something else.

[RATM_4_EVA]

Watching Bleach at the moment, It's REALLY addictive.

Can somebody tell me what's so good about Naruto? I can't really get into it though i've only seen 3 episodes - I don't understand why it's so popular at the moment.
the mangas are the best, IMO. The anime seems so cheesy. :hmm:

[Shorty]

It's ok to think hentai and fanservice is cool if you have lost your virginity.

[elniro]

the mangas are the best, IMO. The anime seems so cheesy. :hmm:

im reading the manga now, and its like the anime is nearly an exact copy of the manga, its like watching the anime all over again lol.

[Cheapshot]

thats the problem, youve only seen 3 episodes. Watch more episodes and see if you like it then.
The beginning is nothing compared to the stuff that happens later on.

I'd say 3 episodes is enough, you don't want to be watching 20 episodes of something you don't enjoy to try to get into it.

I think it's because I downloaded 3 of the latest episodes so I didn't really know what the hell was going on. I can't find the first episodes.

[masaki86]

I'd say 3 episodes is enough, you don't want to be watching 20 episodes of something you don't enjoy to try to get into it.

I think it's because I downloaded 3 of the latest episodes so I didn't really know what the hell was going on. I can't find the first episodes.

Yeah, I've been dl'ing Bleach since it was first released(bought a few R2's and will be buying the R1's when they get a release) but I lost the first 10 episodes in a HardDrive related incident.....ah well, it can't be that long until I get to see the Kon episodes again...I could re-dl but tbh, i can't be arsed, as the download speeds are a pain for older episodes

[Dr Kong]

Cow Bepop pawns all. Also, anyone like Full Metal Alchemist?

[RoadKill]

It's ok to think hentai and fanservice is cool if you have lost your virginity.

I'm in that club in the that case.

[RATM_4_EVA]

im reading the manga now, and its like the anime is nearly an exact copy of the manga, its like watching the anime all over again lol.
yeah because i read the manga first, then i saw the anime...it followed so closly it was scary :doh:

[Cheapshot]

Yeah, I've been dl'ing Bleach since it was first released(bought a few R2's and will be buying the R1's when they get a release) but I lost the first 10 episodes in a HardDrive related incident.....ah well, it can't be that long until I get to see the Kon episodes again...I could re-dl but tbh, i can't be arsed, as the download speeds are a pain for older episodes

I would download them again if I were you - the first episodes are so awesome becase of Kon alone! :bow:

I hope you can find a decent download for them.

[elniro]

I actually thought the first 10 or so eps of bleach were just above average, i guess i kept watching because i was bored and it was a bit interesting. But afterwards it really got good, and keeps me wanting to see the next episode

[Cheapshot]

I actually thought the first 10 or so eps of bleach were just above average, i guess i kept watching because i was bored and it was a bit interesting. But afterwards it really got good, and keeps me wanting to see the next episode

It does get a lot better when Ichigo gets to the Soul Society but I still found the first episode's great!

I liked the school setting; it's nice and light-heated at the start - and Ichigo shit-kicking his dad is pretty funny. :D

[masaki86]

You watched episode 49 cheapshot. Brilliant describes it in one word!

Dr Kong; Fullmetal Alchemist is one of my favourite shows, even though I only bought the first two volumes last month(and thus the first 8 episodes). Volumes 3-5 will be coming next week in my monthly anime order, so I should have more to say about it then. All I have to say is that I very nearly cried during episode 7; The Chimera's Cry

[Cheapshot]

You watched episode 49 cheapshot. Brilliant describes it in one word!


Nope not yet; i'm up to episode 41, can't wait to watch 49 now! :happy:

This thread should be stickied, who's with me?

[Bluejay]

This thread should be stickied, who's with me?
I'm with you, sticky this thread.

[elniro]

I'm with you, sticky this thread.

I 3rd that request

[Grebe]

I dont think its important enough to be stickied, and there isnt enough going on for regular imput.

[The3rdChildren]

This thread should be stickied, who's with me?

I thought we were doing away with the masturbation stuff on Revolution-Europe. BUH-ZING.

[Largo]

Elfen Lied FTW!

[Blackfox]

I thought we were doing away with the masturbation stuff on Revolution-Europe. BUH-ZING.

:lmao:

got.to.fill.up.some.more.characters

[kopo]

Hentai is cool, it's not for patethic people or sad persons, it's just porn in anime form, so if you're okay with porn hentai shouldn't be that bad.

Am i the only one who always cries when he hears the introsong from the last FMA episodes. So ........ dunno, makes me soft.

Oh and btw, where the fuck is Trinity Blood going? It's just... going... nowhere.

[elniro]

lol trinity blood.
Damn bastards licensed it just before last episode was going to be aired, slick corporate tossers. Anyway cos of exams i had only watched up to ep4 and when i heard it was licensed i couldnt be bothered to watch the rest. It didnt really keep me wanting for more.

[Dieter]

Dunno if this counts as anime, but I'll post it anyway seeing as it's a bit related.

Just finished watching Final Fantasy Advent Chlidren. It's really spectacular, story is a bit weak but the fighting is awesome. I've never played FF7 ( but know some like Cloud, Tifa and Sephiroth... the usual ) and could follow the story fine though :)

Definate recommendation by me :D

[masaki86]

Btw; a quick show of hands; how many of you only watch fansubs/bootlegged dvds?

I get the impression that this is the trend for most in this thread. I shy away from fansubs/copies for the most part, which is why I haven't seen the likes of Trinity Blood(can't wait for the R1 release) Speed Grapher, the end of FMA....

[Jack]

Btw; a quick show of hands; how many of you only watch fansubs/bootlegged dvds?
I watch both. I prefer fansubs to keep up to date on new series or stuff that isn't likely to be licenced (Unless I've missed something, BECK's never going to be dubbed), but I also appreciate a good dub job. I just bought the Gundam 0080 boxset today.

[masaki86]

(Unless I've missed something, BECK's never going to be dubbed)

Just thought I'd let you know the license has been aquired(thanks TokyoPop Manga for telling us!) but it has yet to be formally announced.

[Jack]

Colour me surprised!

[elniro]

I like to get fansubs to keep up to date and see what new anime series are like, and if i really like the series i'll note it down for me to buy it on dvd when i start earning money.

I've only bought 2 bootlegged volumes for One Piece because it was a big series that was already licensed and wanted to see what it was like.

[dZION]

I don't really watch anime's, I have some on VHS I bought but apart from that I couldn't really be bothere with the whole thing.

I prefer reading manga's though, because not every good manga get's an animated series.

Some good ones I started collecting:

- Lyn3
I haven't gotten far enough to tell something about the story but it seems very promising and the artwork is stunning.

- Exaxxion (or gun/cannon god exaxxion I believe)
An alien race has made contact with us humans, and under the pretence of living together in harmony and sharing technology they live among us. On the tenth aniversary of their arrival they claim the earth as theirs and thus rule our planet. One man, a scientist who discovered alien technology that was burried somewhere on earth is standing up to them with technology at least as advanced as theirs.
I really love this one, the artwork is amazing, as is the story (allthough it's a bit cliché). It's from the same guy that did gunsmith cats.

I could go on, but these are the ones I enjoy the most for now.

[WOOP]

Im watching Bleach and naruto at the moment.

Looking for other animes to get into.

Bleach is my fav so far. And yea it started off average but then got really good all of a sudden and just gets better and better.

Is the new mai hime out?

[Shenlong]

Ah quite a few animes animes i've watched have been mentioned but as we speak the ones i'm actively watching are; Rurouni Kenshin, Naruto, Gundam Seed Destiny and Gundam X.

I've nearly ended Kenshin now, been watching it for a while since a friend fell in love with the series, and i must admit i've quite liked the often light hearted show, the fights kick ass and the historical setting seems so thoroughly researched you can't help but admire it. Naruto is same as most people really loving the show, and the game even more.

Most the animes i have watched have been mentioned already, Mai Hime, Cowboy Bebop, not sure if Escaflowne was mentioned though loved that show too. After i finish Gundam X (something i started watching ages ago but never finished) i plan on freeing up space and getting either Bleach or FMA.

[Dieter]

Is the new mai hime out?

If I was Jordan I'd throw a few links at you, but I'm not :)

I heard that it'd be out in spring 2006 (I might be mistaken, my memory is shoddy for certain things (especially dates :red: ))

[elniro]

If I was Jordan I'd throw a few links at you, but I'm not :)

I heard that it'd be out in spring 2006 (I might be mistaken, my memory is shoddy for certain things (especially dates :red: ))

yea i heard spring 2006 as well, what we can definitely say is that its not out NOW :grin:

[Jordan]

I heard next month. Although its probably gunna be delayed...

[masaki86]

Mai-Otome(or mai-Zhime), as it'll be called, is due for release on Japanese screens on 6th October. Sunrise are pretty good at sticking to release dates, so I would take this as more or likely the definitive date.

The DVDs will probably start showing up in Japan aroun January 2006(but I doubt anyone actually cares).

Only one response to my 'is bootlegging your main form of anime exposure' question....

[Jack]

Ah quite a few animes animes i've watched have been mentioned but as we speak the ones i'm actively watching are; Rurouni Kenshin, Naruto, Gundam Seed Destiny and Gundam X.

I've nearly ended Kenshin now, been watching it for a while since a friend fell in love with the series, and i must admit i've quite liked the often light hearted show, the fights kick ass and the historical setting seems so thoroughly researched you can't help but admire it. Naruto is same as most people really loving the show, and the game even more.

Most the animes i have watched have been mentioned already, Mai Hime, Cowboy Bebop, not sure if Escaflowne was mentioned though loved that show too. After i finish Gundam X (something i started watching ages ago but never finished) i plan on freeing up space and getting either Bleach or FMA.
Gundam X is easily my favourite series of anything ever. I just think it's a shame it was cut short by 11 episodes.

[Jordan]

Mai-Otome(or mai-Zhime), as it'll be called, is due for release on Japanese screens on 6th October. Sunrise are pretty good at sticking to release dates, so I would take this as more or likely the definitive date.

The DVDs will probably start showing up in Japan aroun January 2006(but I doubt anyone actually cares).

Only one response to my 'is bootlegging your main form of anime exposure' question....

Indeed, i have no idea why its being called Mai-Otome. Mai probably isn't going to appear in it at all. The new main character is called Akira, just like that girl from the last season. Mikoto is now a cat (for some strange reason) and Tate is now a girl if i remember rightly. In terms of the manga, it seems alot more ecchi but i doubt that will make it over the the anime since the story is totally different in terms of Mai-HiME's manga and anime.

But we shall see.

[masaki86]

I'm actually looking forward to it; but I think I'll wait for the R1 dvd releases of Mai-Hime and watch them, then get the fansubs.

[The3rdChildren]

The anime rule is usually sequels suck, just like movies.

[masaki86]

I disagree; GitS:SAC 2nd GIG is a awesom show, and just as good as the first series.

[The3rdChildren]

I said usually. The general rule is that most will be pretty bad compared to the original, simply because the original was rose-tinted to fuck and of course because they changed aspects fans would have preferred left alone.

Hell, I pretty much know an Evangelion sequel would most likely suck, but I'd still lap every drop up if GAiNAX saw fit to milk the cash cow a little more. I want few things more than some form of new Evangelion. Make it so, GAiNAX, make it so.

[masaki86]

hehe; toucé! Tbh, I agree.

[The3rdChildren]

Whilst we're on the subject, which anime do we all think has the best background music? Tsubasa Chronicle has some amazing background themes, and Evangelion is of course full of memorable, upbeat and downright chilling instrumental and vocal tracks. I'll always hold a soft spot for DragonBall Z's catchy battle themes and jingles, and who could forget the excellent Tenchi Muyo Ryoko theme? NOBOOOODDDDDY!!

I think the Pokémon series has some great music, partly because they lifted the majority of it straight from the GameBoy games and gave it a bit of an overhaul. Naruto? Check. Some amazing pieces of music in Naruto. CardCaptor Sakura had great intro songs as well as some very nice "captured card" music in the earlier part of the series... wow, I can find something I like in most anime, but music plays a big part.

So which anime can you recommend me some music from?

[Dr Kong]

You watched episode 49 cheapshot. Brilliant describes it in one word!

Dr Kong; Fullmetal Alchemist is one of my favourite shows, even though I only bought the first two volumes last month(and thus the first 8 episodes). Volumes 3-5 will be coming next week in my monthly anime order, so I should have more to say about it then. All I have to say is that I very nearly cried during episode 7; The Chimera's Cry

Aww :aww:

Yeah, its quite emotional!

[masaki86]

Best Background Music award for me goes to either Tsubasa Resevoir chronicle, or .hack//SIGN.

Music done by the same people, so makes sense that they are both on top of my list.

[kellett03]

currently watching bleach initial d second stage. going to watch mai hime soon

Kopo i also agree that the fourth intro to FMA is one of the best ever, the music and animation is just to damm good. FMA also my favourite series with Evanglion.

[Hellfire]

Yeah the fourth FMA opening rules, like most Asian Kung Fu generation musics do. I'm currently watching Samurai Champloo, Bleach and Naruto. Samurai Champloo is really awesome and the soundtrack rules.

[Zelda_Rulez]

I'm currently watching Full Metal Alchemist and Naruto. I'm almost finished with FMA and I have to say it's a really good anime. And I have to agree the fourth opening is great. I also like their song on the second*?I think* opening of Naruto. Haruka Kanata.

[DiemetriX]

IS FMA licensed? i cant seem the find the movie anywhere.

[zaraki]

Naruto 152 is ready to download. Its a filler where Naruto is assigned a mission with Team-Gai.

[elniro]

Naruto 152 is ready to download. Its a filler where Naruto is assigned a mission with Team-Gai.

i think most of them now will be fillers, like trying to expand on other characters and show what happened inbetween that 2 and half yr timeskip in the manga, because before then the anime followed the manga exactly until that timeskip occured then its become totally different. If the anime is bridgin that timeskip im glad.

[entropy]

I'm currently watching Hajime No Ippo & Berserk. Hajime No Ippo is surprisingly entertaining and Berserk seems overrated at the moment (on episode 6). Stopped watching Naruto around 80 something because my friend lost his cds, so got to wait for him to re-download them :weep:

[Dieter]

Just started Elfen Lied and Hellsing. Elfen Lied is the best mind-fuck I've ever had so far :)

My current award to best music would be Hellsing (only seen one ep atm), the music is so stylish and..dunno...jazzy or something, you'd think it wouldn't fit but it does, very nicely in fact :)

[elniro]

I just remembered the best music i've heard is definitely in Initial D, the initial d soundtracks are amazing.
Also the GTO opening and ending themes are all damn good

[EEVILMURRAY]

I tried watching Metropolis again today. First time I watched it I thought it was boring as fuck, but I thought this time would be different. I didn't make it past 30 minutes before I got bored and slammed Spirited Away in again

[craig]

Where do most of you buy from ? Do you import or wait for a UK release ?
Or are you just cheapskates and just download.

I am off to watch My Neighbor Totoro.

[EEVILMURRAY]

I normally buy stuff on DVD. Hence why I don't have much.

[Dieter]

I usually get fansubs, but now that I've got a steady income I'm going to try and buy more series, and buy series that I loved even though I've seen them anyway :)

Most of the stuff you find in stores (that are far from my house btw) is French :( Because there's a french manga/anime company that translates. And I'm not going to buy french manga or anime, not even if it's cheaper by half.

Going to FACTS (animecon) the 15-16 of october, hoping to score a few posters and/or wallscrolls and meet up with fellow games.telenet.be otaku's. Should be a blast :grin:

-edit-

Why did I quote Eevil? :woops:

[elniro]

Where do most of you buy from ? Do you import or wait for a UK release ?
Or are you just cheapskates and just download.

I am off to watch My Neighbor Totoro.

I download fansubs, but if i really like it i plan to buy it wen i earn money.
I've got a little collection of bout 20 anime DVDs, which are half play.com sale ones and US imports.
If i cant them at sale price at play.com i import because its much cheaper. I've only once bought an anime DVD at full price of £19.99 in the stores

[masaki86]

I import the vast majority of my DVDs from teh US. However, for shows which I missed out on buying, because I didn't want them yet(such as Paranoia Agent and Samurai Champloo) I buy the R2 version.

[Jordan]

If you guys are still talking about theme tunes. Initial D stage 4 intro's (yes theres 2), Mai HiME's (i always get goose bumps when the ending bit comes on :)) and Card captor sakura final season(that "I am a dreamer" one) stand out for me.

Also Sonic X (in Japan atleast, the American and English ones are bollocks destroying) is pretty damn good. S, O, N, I, C, GO! :D

[Dieter]

If you guys are still talking about theme tunes. Initial D stage 4 intro's (yes theres 2), Mai HiME's (i always get goose bumps when the ending bit comes on :))

Mai HiME's ending theme always brings a tear to my eye :aww:

[Marshmellow]

im watching Samurai Shamploo myself

[Bluejay]

im watching Samurai Shamploo myself
he he, its Champloo. Its good though isn't it. Up to episode 15 myself.

Also has anyone seen Gunslinger Girl? Is it any good? It mean't to be really sad.

[Twozzok]

Ok, i wanna start watching a new Anime series, Reccomend me one!

[elniro]

Ok, i wanna start watching a new Anime series, Reccomend me one!

lol i expect a wave of people just shouting out their favourite series.
What sort of stuff are you into? so people can recommend you series that u would like not what they like

[masaki86]

Also has anyone seen Gunslinger Girl? Is it any good? It mean't to be really sad.

IMO; Gunslinger Girl is up there with Gilgamesh as one of the best R1 anime DVD releases of 2005. It is a brilliant series(if a little short) and there are so many positives; great plot, characters, designs, OST...the list could go on. The final volume will be in my hands on wednesday; I can't wait!

[Twozzok]

screw it, i'm going for Prince of Tennis, already got the first few eps, and am thouroughly enjoying it :)

[Cheapshot]

BUMP!

Has anyone seen He is my Master? It's one of the damn funniest thing's i've ever seen in my life.

I was literally crying with laughter on the fouth episode.

[masaki86]

N'ah, never watched it; heard good things about it, so will tak e a look upon R1 release.

The mother load came today; I've been waiting for this to ship for 7 days; well worth the wait:


Ah! My Goddess, Vol. 1: Always and Forever w/Box
Elfen Lied: Vector 3
Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU: Full Metal Fracas! - Volume 2
Fullmetal Alchemist: Equivalent Exchange - Volume 3
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Fall Of Ishbal - Volume 4
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Cost Of Living - Volume 5
Genshiken: Model Citizens - Volume 2
Girls Bravo: Volume 2
Grenadier: Holy Handgrenades - Vol. 2
Gunslinger Girl: The Silence Of The Stars - Volume 3
Megaman: NT Warrior - Log On! (V.2)


Man; the A!MG box is so sweet. I'll post some pics of it tomorrow, but I can honestly say, it is the best box I have ever had the pleasure of unwrapping. It is made up of three parts, a see through slip cover, and an artbox that splits into two(lift half off to uncover the storgae space plus the mobile phone strap). Can't wait to start watching the show again-watched a few eps on fansub; great stuff!

i'm happy to have finished Gunslinger Girls as well-such a cool little series. I think I'll watch this final volume now actually.

[kellett03]

i dl final fantasy 7 advent children omg omg the best 3d animation i have ever seen
i advise all to download asap, you will not be disapointed

[elniro]

wow away for a week and this thread still going strong which is good

and looks like lot of people taking that bleach quiz :D

[Lox13]

Currently i'm still an active Naruto fan, up to the latest and im getting Rurouni kenshin, Gundam seed, Seed destiny and Full metal alchemist....

[darkcloud]

i dl final fantasy 7 advent children omg omg the best 3d animation i have ever seen

Apart from you know, Spirits Within which easilly destroys Advent Children graphically.......... ^^;

[craig]

Anyone watched Last Exile ? I thought it was good but have only seen up to vol 4.

[MonkeyPunch]

I recently purchased Katsuhiro Otomo's Steamboy, thought it might be good, but was sadly and utterly dissapointed. What was he thinking ?!?

Anyway...I may get Millenium actress soon, I heard nothing but good about it. I also can't wait for the Disney release (region 1) of Howl's moving castle and My neighbour Totoro, which is long overdue for release (thanks Disney!:mad: ). These last two aren't released untill early next year though.

[WOOP]

I recently purchased Katsuhiro Otomo's Steamboy, thought it might be good, but was sadly and utterly dissapointed. What was he thinking ?!?




I thaught it was good. Nice music, animation and intresting story

[masaki86]

Anyone watched Last Exile ? I thought it was good but have only seen up to vol 4.

Good man; Last Exile is one of GONZO's masterpieces, and is a brilliant show all round. It is definitley in my top 5 shows ever, but as with you, I have only seen up to volume 4- 5 is on its way.

[MonkeyPunch]

I thaught it was good. Nice music, animation and intresting story

Nope, sorry I really didn't like it.
Flat, boring characters you don't care about, zero character developement and a very boring, cliched story that has been done a thousand times before. That basickly sums up Steamboy, oh I forgot: it really drags too.

But yes the music and animation were quite good...comparatively.
I can't believe the same guy did Akira too, have you seen that? A much better film imho.

[masaki86]

Imho; Akira is exceptionally overrated. I enjoyed it, but I doubt I'll ever watch it again; there are a vast ammount of titles available, that I believe to be better;

Ghost in the Shell is pure brilliance, just like Standalone Complex.
Tokyo Godfathers
Macross Plus

They are only a few films I will post, but all are equal, if not better than Akira(in my eyes).

[elniro]

yea akira is overated, people go on and on about it... but it doesnt really stand out for me. At the time it probably was the best anime out there.

I would have liked Akira a lot more if the ending was well more understandable and less confusing

[masaki86]

It's the same with most things; say rock music for example-everyone harps on about how good nirvana were, but in all honesty, they weren't that good; just that no-one else was around at that moment in time to challenge/compare them too.

[MonkeyPunch]

Well, because they're both made by Otomo I metioned Akira as being a much better film than Steamboy, which really is not saying much though.

It's not my favorite film (or animé for that matter) either and yes, it's overrated.

[Cheapshot]

It's the same with most things; say rock music for example-everyone harps on about how good nirvana were, but in all honesty, they weren't that good; just that no-one else was around at that moment in time to challenge/compare them too.

That's a little pretentious, I find Nivarna quite good.

Pretty much the only rock music I enjoy. But I get you're point at least. :p

[kellett03]

when did everyone start bashing akira still one outstanding anime film and movie.
maybe a bit overrated but still holds the key to masterpiece film.

[darkcloud]

Yah, Akira used to be my fav anime of all time, but, then again that was when I hadn't seen all that much anime... Now it's not at the top of the list, but, it's still up there..... Great film. :)

Hmmmm just took that bleach test.... I'm Chad... Yayz. ^^;

[yo yo]

my favourite is dextors laboratory!

[elniro]

my favourite is dextors laboratory!

-_^

thats not anime, tis an american cartoon

[killer kirby]

i had a chance to watch the whole series of ikki tousen.......... i think i will never call anybody stupid again. people that have watched it will understand. but right now i am wacthing Madlax man it's confusing.

[Jordan]

Initial D fans, ep 17 and 18 came out last night from L-E Idology. Wee, great eps ;)

[Blackfox]

my favourite is dextors laboratory!

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Seems my LOLo'riffic smilies aren't working....

[clearacell]

I made this :wink: (http://snowballofdeath.ytmnd.com/)

Azumanga Daioh is pretty much the only anime I've ever tolerated. It's just too funny

[Mike]

I made this :wink: (http://snowballofdeath.ytmnd.com/)

Azumanga Daioh is pretty much the only anime I've ever tolerated. It's just too funny

I LOVE Azumanga Daioh. Shame it's so underrated.

[craig]

I love Azumanga Daioh too, rented most of them from Screenselect.
Does anyone know if there is a dvd box set ?

Nevermind, just found it on google. Off to buy it now.

[Grebe]

I watched the first few episodes and wasnt to impressed. Maybe I will try and get back into it.

[killer kirby]

Azumanga Daioh nearly made me run out of my room screaming. but still it is funny.

[Waylander]

Azumanga is great. I've seen the first 2 DVDs and read the first part of the manga.

[masaki86]

I LOVE Azumanga Daioh. Shame it's so underrated.

Do you mean over here in the UK? Azumanga is critically acclaimed across the pond in the US, and was a sales smask. I love the show!

[Cheapshot]

Could someone explain Azumanga Daioh? - I think I might look into it.

[faz99]

Good man; Last Exile is one of GONZO's masterpieces, and is a brilliant show all round. It is definitley in my top 5 shows ever, but as with you, I have only seen up to volume 4- 5 is on its way.

I might start watching it, whats it about anyway.

[craig]

Could someone explain Azumanga Daioh? - I think I might look into it.

Not much to explain really, no story/plot just some high school girls and the everyday things they get up to. Sort of like a Japanese Seinfield, not as funny though but still great.

The pervy male teacher and the cat Kamineko always make me laugh.

http://webpages.csus.edu/~sac13453/kamineko.gif

[Jack]

Azumanga Daioh's alright. The paedophile teacher, Kimura, is easily the best character.

http://inferno.slug.org/azumanga-daioh/Kimura.jpg

Legend.

[faz99]

He looks like a crack addict who likes little boys.

[Jack]

He's more or less a crack addict who likes little girls.

[arnold]

Dunno if these have been posted or not, but i've just found them and it's..well just watch it's about this guy wgho goes to the Fanime convention and talks to a few Cosplayers, just look at his face while they're explaining what they are XD

http://thekwoon.com/theater/FanimeCon.mov
http://thekwoon.com/theater/Fanime2005a.mov
http://thekwoon.com/theater/Fanime2005b.mov

[Grebe]

How bullshit is the latest naruto anime arc? I thought it was abit daft when they went hunting for the scarab beetle, but this one is just so repetitive and silly. I cant believe theyve even considered bringing back Zabuza. What a lame idea. It was a good fight at first with Haku but after Sasuke - Naruto, it has to be something good to keep interest.


Get with it

[Sanchez]

Full metal Alchemist. (Best. Ever.)
FLCL (Overrated imo.)
Dokuru! The beating to death angel! (2 episodes to go, should be released soon)
.hack //Dusk (this was ok, i liked the whole virtual world thing)
Neon Genesis Evangeilon (I liked, for some reason. I have a hate of everything old. Music, anime, games. Whatever.
Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu (funny)
Elfen Lied ( This was great. Dark and bloody, the storyline was pretty powerful as well.)
Air (this made me cry.) :embarrased:
Hellsing. (very cool, i felt let down by lazy animation sometimes, still looking forward to the new series.)


Am Currently watching
Bleach. Awesome.
Pani Poni Dash! (comedy. funny show that's all over the place.)
Eureka SeveN (this is fantastic, by the makers of FMA as well. too bad the subbers can't be any slower)
Ichigo Mashimaro (yes, it can't get any cuter)
Suzuka (yes, i know, its a romance but i like it.)

I'm going to get Azumanga Diaoh, I've wanted to for a while. Based on what I like, what else should I see?

EDIT: Movies.
I've seen a GITS.
Spirited away
The FMA movie.
I think thats it.

[Dieter]

Dunno if these have been posted or not, but i've just found them and it's..well just watch it's about this guy wgho goes to the Fanime convention and talks to a few Cosplayers, just look at his face while they're explaining what they are XD

http://thekwoon.com/theater/FanimeCon.mov
http://thekwoon.com/theater/Fanime2005a.mov
http://thekwoon.com/theater/Fanime2005b.mov


That is just plain awesome :grin:

[Jordan]

To those who are Mai HiME fans. I watched the Mai ZHiME (Mai-Otome pronounced "Oto-he-may") first episode raw. And i think i can say its going to be another great series.

[Alterego]

I woudl like to start watching this Azumanga Diaoh too, will have to see what its like sounds good!

seen already
Berserk: finished after 25 eps and in the most anoying place ARG! oh well.

im watching at the moment

Bleach: Best anime EVER!.
Naruto: cool but like people have said before its getting repetative.
tsubasa Chronicls: Awsom! even rivals Bleach i think.
Air: revry how can i say.. hart moving :sad:
Sasuka: i also like this it is a romance but it is good.
uta-kata: okay.

[Grebe]

Haha card captor is on at about 6am on itv2 if anyone is interested.

[Lox13]

Watching: -

Naruto
Gundam seed Destiny
Rurouni kenshin
One piece
Full metal alchemist (soon)
School rumble (soon)
Gundam seed (soon)
Trigun (soon)

I want to watch:-

Full metal panic
Neon genesis Evangelion
Bleach
Inuyasha
Maburaho
.//hack sign
bo-bo-bo-bo-bo bo-bo

Other stuff i've seen bfore: -

Dragonball Z
Dragonball GT
Dragonball
Escaflowne
Yu Yu Hakusho
Tenchi Muyo
Cowboy Be bop
Outlaw star

[WOOP]

The raw to the new mai hime is out. I havent seen it but supposdly the action is ok and they dont realie as heavly on thier childs.

[Jordan]

To those who are Mai HiME fans. I watched the Mai ZHiME (Mai-Otome pronounced "Oto-he-may") first episode raw. And i think i can say its going to be another great series.


Did you not read that ^? :P

[WOOP]

Did you not read that ^? :P

I had a feeling someone would have said it

Oh well <_<

Sorry ;(

Edit:

Just incasr I dont pick up on it. Someone give the heads up whent he subs out. thanks

[Jordan]

Apparently, so many people enjoyed the first series that theres like 4 or 5 subbers doing it. Not bad eh? Expect the first episode within a week or so.

[zaraki]

Is second season filled with hot teenage girls too?!

[Jordan]

Yes, yes it is. And the first sub is out:
http://weedy.1.vg:8394/torrents/%5BDoremi-OTOME%5D.Mai.Otome.01.avi.torrent?info_hash=13c65a eb4cf49baa5af2b59ac6e684d01e35f4bb

Enjoy!

[zaraki]

Oh yeah. Thanks.

[elniro]

How bullshit is the latest naruto anime arc? I thought it was abit daft when they went hunting for the scarab beetle, but this one is just so repetitive and silly. I cant believe theyve even considered bringing back Zabuza. What a lame idea. It was a good fight at first with Haku but after Sasuke - Naruto, it has to be something good to keep interest.


Get with it

When did they consider bringing back zabuza?

And yes the current fillers are quite boring, its just something to increase the length of the series and my guess an attempt at bridging the 3 year time skip in the manga

[WOOP]

Yes, yes it is. And the first sub is out:
http://weedy.1.vg:8394/torrents/%5BDoremi-OTOME%5D.Mai.Otome.01.avi.torrent?info_hash=13c65a eb4cf49baa5af2b59ac6e684d01e35f4bb

Enjoy!


Thanks. Downloading bleach at the moment.Is it good quality?

[Shenlong]

Yes, yes it is. And the first sub is out:
http://weedy.1.vg:8394/torrents/%5BDoremi-OTOME%5D.Mai.Otome.01.avi.torrent?info_hash=13c65a eb4cf49baa5af2b59ac6e684d01e35f4bb

Enjoy!

Dude i love you, also has anyone seen Final Fantasy: Last Order? If not check that out, the animation is just beautiful....and screw Cloud or Sephiroth - i love Zack now...the game didn't do him any justice...

And i dunno even though Naruto's full of fillers right now, i can't help but enjoy the episodes probably the wide array of cast and just the stupidity of some of the characters, most notably Jiraiya but to be fair i'm still on episode 146 or somethin so i dunno how many other fillers there are that follow.

[Jordan]

RSS feed to animesuki.com for the win!
As for the quality, its not great.

Its all just plain black text and theres no karaoke on the intro/outro at all. Although it was done in like 2 days, so not half bad. I'll get a better known subber groups asap.

[Supergrunch]

Ok... after watching that first episode of the new series, it makes very little sense to me. Is it supposed to have any connection with the original series?

[Jordan]

To be honest, bar the characters: (white haired princess girl), Natsuki (blue haired girl, headmaster), Shizuru (one who beat the shit out of the slave monster) and Tate (new name, father of the younger blue hair girl).

Its all new.

[Supergrunch]

Ok, because I was trying to work out some kind of connection and wondering why Shizuru and Natsuki were it otome etc.

Another character that they had from the last one was akane, and that weird teacher/gardner guy from the last one had some job at the castle.

This series doen't seem as good as the last one, although its hard to judge form the first episode; the first episode of the original series wasn't that good either.

Also, all the otome seemed to refer to each other as "onee-sama". I wonder if they're actually supposed to be sisters, or if it's just some kind of title (the -sama suggests this).

[WOOP]

Anyone like the new bleach intro? I think its scary.
Ichigo needs to hurry up with the bankai. Its getting annoying now. No ep next week -_-

Lime anime just released thier version of Mai Otome. Ill download that and tell you guys what I think :D

[masaki86]

The new intro is awesome. I love the song and the video is also great!!!

Roll on episode 54.

[Jordan]

Anyone like the new bleach intro? I think its scary.
Ichigo needs to hurry up with the bankai. Its getting annoying now. No ep next week -_-

Lime anime just released thier version of Mai Otome. Ill download that and tell you guys what I think :D

Lime = good intro/outro subs and also theres hair coloured subs. Very nice.

[WOOP]

wow wow wow first epeisode was good. I liked it.


Is Sergey meant to be Tate? Looks like him. And it seems Mai is gonna be this mysterious person they all are looking for or something.


And Arika has same rings as Mai. Mais daughter? hmmm. She is a little annoying. I miss mai with the big boobs :(

Creators are still perverts it seems also :P

And limes subs were all blue for me not hair coloured

[Jordan]

Arika is the original Otome's daughter... i think. That or its the girl that used to be the principle (the winner of the last HiME festival in Mai HiME).

The plot could get rather complex, can't wait till next ep. Teenage girls in showers ;)

[Sanchez]

The new intro is awesome. I love the song and the video is also great!!!

Roll on episode 54.
I agree.

And no bleach next week? what was the point in a double if they don't ... bah! :mad:

[craig]

Just starting to get into Bleach, got all 53 episodes but have only watched up to ep 12 or 13. The action is ok but I really enjoy the humour. The episode with the tv medium was fantastic.

bwawahahaha

[masaki86]

Just starting to get into Bleach, got all 53 episodes but have only watched up to ep 12 or 13. The action is ok but I really enjoy the humour. The episode with the tv medium was fantastic.

bwawahahaha

Yeah, he shows up quite often in the show. Don Kanoji is GOD!!

[craig]

The father is my favourite character.

[masaki86]

Lol, he is great isn't he!! My fave at the mo has to be a Soul Society Captain called Zaraki Kenpachi(not sure if most will know him). He's such a crazy basatrd.

However, my fave character of all has to be Kuchiki Byakuya. He is downright the sex(my sig lies btw, Renji does not deserve that title!)

[WOOP]

OK im going to whore this thread.

What is everyones current favourtie intro/outro music song?


Mine is the final one used in full metal alchemist. Its so good. Sounds like the people who did the naruto second season one ( also good)

[Jordan]

Hmmm...
Initial D stage 4. Both intros are great on that. Mai HiME had a great intro i thought, always gave me goosepimples :D! As for outros? The one on FMP - TSR is great i think.

[masaki86]

Hmm; Fave intro has to be either Bleach 2nd Intro(3rd will probably take over soon) and I love the Chobits opening. Twin Spica is also great for that matter.

Can't think of a good outro...scurries off to find one...

[killer kirby]

you thought the Chobits opening was good. when i first saw the opening i thought it was wierd.... But then I think everything is weird.

[Android18a]

Elfen Lied has a great opening - both visuals and sound.

[arnold]

Oenings, I got a few >>;

Mahou sensei negima, it has diffrent versions of the song thats sung by diffrent girls from the class it's weird in a cool way.

Futakoi Alternative

Elfen Lied, amazing intro

Shuffle intro, think from ep 11 they havea new outro but not seen it yet I shut itoff as it was going to start >>

Only Outro I like is Yakitates 2nd one.

[Grebe]

I just watched the dubbed version of one piece and Sanji has the broadest New York accent. So funny.

[Android18a]

*adds a few other faves*

Mahoraba - Daijin (OP)
I My Me, Strawberry Eggs - Dearest (OP) and White Station (ED)
Sakura Dairies - OP (I forget the name of that one XD)

[Supergrunch]

Off the subject of intros, I got volume 1 of Samurai Champloo in the post today. I've seen the first episode, which I found hilarious.

[craig]

Champloo is amazing, I loved the ending. Great series and hopefully they could do another. Will buy the box set when it comes out.

[elniro]

yea champloo is pretty good, i liked the idea of mixing fighting with hip hop stylee.
I didnt like it as much when they continued airing it after few months, wen there was that break after a certain number of eps, i dunno why i didnt

[Jordan]

Just a random thing for Mai Otome... Mai will appear in the series. Just probably not as a good person...

[kellett03]

have not watch anime in the last month capped the net (woops) so back to 56k it is aaaarrrrrr but as soon as it back up i download 6 ep of bleach, 3 inital d stage 4, start Mai Otome and get season three of red vs blue (not anime)

i feel annoyed that i capped my net 12gig will not be making the same mistake (what ever)

[Dieter]

Still need to watch Mai Otome episode 1 :( But I'm sick atm so yay! have time to watch it.

*runs off*

[WOOP]

Just a random thing for Mai Otome... Mai will appear in the series. Just probably not as a good person...

Thast a nice twist but I hope its not true.

I wanted Mai to be like the gold ranger in power rangers. Comes in from time to time to save the day but nobody noes the identity :P

I dont want mai to be evil unless she is cool evil and still has large boobs then its OK :D

[darkcloud]

Hmmm just a little random post here........ Ermmmm to all those who think that English dubs aren't all that bad or even *gulp* preferes them, please go and watch the first Brolli movie (DBZ incase you didn't know) that was shown today on Toonami...... I didn't know it could get this bad to be honest......... "The legendary super space warrior" I mean wtf? :-/ They completely disregarded the story in this thing.... It really was horrid. ;_; As if that wasn't bad enough, they probably picked the worst voice actors I've ever seen........ This really is the best example of why anime should be left as it is. ;_;

[Ten10]

I don't get the DBZ movies. They have the weirdest voices. And the story is lame and full of plot holes. I only saw the middle really and got bored by the time it was dinner. They need to bring back Tenchi, Gundam and Big O. Those where the only good ones. Well There was outlaw star.

Also Martian Successor Nadesico should show on toonami as it isn't that bad. Or evangelion.

[darkcloud]

Ahhh, Nadesico and Evangelion........... Reminds me of the days of anime on the sci-fi channel...... Best it's ever been in the UK for anime. ;_;

Yah, I had to force myself to watch the movie today as I love the one scene where Vegeta gets his head slammed into the boulder. hehe Anyway, that wasn't really worth the torture I put myself through........

Tenchi was also amazing, although, I missed a couple of episodes once and I was SO confused due to the whole other dimension type thing they do........ *shrug* Never really did work out what was going on.... Maybe one day I'll download it. XD Gundam Wing was always nice to have available to watch a lot better the One Piece anyway, and I've never even seen Big O. =P

But yeah, my point is, dubs should die, if only to get rid of these shitty DBZ movie dubs....... If that was the first anime I ever watched it would have been my last.... Seriously, so glad I saw the Japanese version as well........ And that it was no where near my first anime that goes to like transformers or something hehe. =P

[Ten10]

I forgot to mention Bubblegum crisis tokyo 2040 and gasaraki. I don't think I can think of anymore good ones.

[kellett03]

I forgot to mention Bubblegum crisis tokyo 2040 and gasaraki. I don't think I can think of anymore good ones.

bubblegum is great to watch no matter how many times i see it i find it entertaining, gasaraki got through the first volume and that was enough for me, way to political with way to much random stuff happening in not my cup of tea.

[The-Ironflame]

Fullmetal Alchemist and Cowboy bebop are by far the best I've seen by far. FMA suprised me and amazed me as I started downloading some eps after seeing it in a anime mag, it's rich story and brilliant character development made it addictive as heck for me :p Not a single episode episode was wasted and it mixed so many different styles without overcomplicating things.
Cowboy Bebop was my fave at first but then I watched FMA Ein is probably my fave character :D it's so cute.

Those two are my favourites but I also like Gits:SAC, Samurai Champloo (I watched Episode 23 in the middle of the night and I laughed out loud like I've never done before), Love Hina, Gundam SEED and Mahoromatic.
Champloo gets a special mention as the action scenes in this was class! I loved the hip hop style and Shinichiro Watanabe's works are simply brilliant.

I found DBZ too long and way too tedious.

[killer kirby]

just watched peace maker, it's really good i am looking forward to watching the next couple of episodes, also watched Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU i just couldn't stop myself laughing for 30 minutes it's really funny. i found out that DBZ is way better in japanese, they swear a lot it's like it's an adult show but once it went into english they made it really childish.

[elniro]

Hmmm just a little random post here........ Ermmmm to all those who think that English dubs aren't all that bad or even *gulp* preferes them, please go and watch the first Brolli movie (DBZ incase you didn't know) that was shown today on Toonami...... I didn't know it could get this bad to be honest......... "The legendary super space warrior" I mean wtf? :-/ They completely disregarded the story in this thing.... It really was horrid. ;_; As if that wasn't bad enough, they probably picked the worst voice actors I've ever seen........ This really is the best example of why anime should be left as it is. ;_;

man so true so true

i got really excited that i could watch the DBZ films but i had feeling that they wouldnt be the good american dub. But i didnt think the english dub would be so frickin crap.
It was the worsst dub of anything i had heard and i couldnt stand to watch the movie for longer than 5 minutes.

[WOOP]

Mai Otome 2 has been relased by Doremi Fansubs. Dont know about thier quality

[Jordan]

Doremi aren't half bad. Great episode, next week though! Nina versus Arika 1 on 1. Winner stays, loser goes.

Can't wait! :D

[Herr Dark Wolf]

Just started watching Naruto. I got the first 25 episodes in Japanese and with English subtitles from bittorrent. Awsome, I've watched about 9 episodes, love it, great quality video too.

[elniro]

Just started watching Naruto. I got the first 25 episodes in Japanese and with English subtitles from bittorrent. Awsome, I've watched about 9 episodes, love it, great quality video too.

That first story arc in Naruto (up to ep 20 i think), especially in the ending episodes, are some of the best Naruto eps in the series in my opinion anyway.



Man the current boring filler eps is still going strong, and they've extended the current little filler story by another ep :(

[Herr Dark Wolf]

How long have the "filler" episodes being going on for? I'm also planning to download Bleach and Full Metal Alchemist.

[elniro]

About 8 or 9 episodes now i think, probably for bout 20 but i didnt feel those were fillers really.

Yea bleach like many people will tell you is awesome and is much better than naruto currently.

[zaraki]

How long have the "filler" episodes being going on for? I'm also planning to download Bleach and Full Metal Alchemist.

FRom ep 136, when Sakura, Naruto and Jiraya went to rice country.
Ive heard the fillers are continuing to 2006? true?

[WOOP]

About Mai Otome

What was sausage head on about with the voodo doll?

And judging from that flsahsback that blonde guy cant be Tate I thaught he was.

[Jordan]

It isn't Tate. Most of the characters look the same and have the same names. It's set in a totally different time and place. But they kept the characters. Some ways it works, others it doesn't.

[WOOP]

wow thats....confusing

But isnt the incidnet that happend 14 years ago the battle from season one

[Jordan]

Season 1 has NOTHING to do with season 2. It's more of a spin off show. Just think of it like that.

All i can tell is, all the HiME's from season one are Otome's. Thats basically all there is too it.

[Supergrunch]

I wish it was a continuation of the first series. And that the first series didn't have such and anti-climatic ending...

[Dieter]

I just watched ep 2 of Hanaukyo Maids, very very funny (and sexy) anime :)

You'd think it was standard 'boy lands in huge group of hot girls' anime, and in a way it is, but the expressions and word plays are priceless :D

[WOOP]

OMG BLeach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finaly

HIs got a new cape :D
*cries

[Jordan]

Full Metal Panic - The Second Raid ended fantastically and gave us what we all FINALLY wanted to see.

Unforch, i've only seen the raw. Have to wait a few days till I find out what was actually said :P

[Cheapshot]

Did anyone see Bleach 54? That Nii-Sama mofo is going down! :grin:

Ichigo looks pretty damn cool now eh?

[elniro]

Full Metal Panic - The Second Raid ended fantastically and gave us what we all FINALLY wanted to see.

Unforch, i've only seen the raw. Have to wait a few days till I find out what was actually said :P

I'm coming home from uni any way i can just to see that episode, FMP to the core!

[elniro]

sry about the double-post! But this is big news, well sort of, seeing as lot of people watch naruto.

Studio Pierrot (studio behind naruto anime) have said in a interview that the filler eps will continue to the end of the season, which means another 23 OR SO MORE FILLER EPS!!

so by end of that, it'll b nearly 50 episodes of naruto filler frickin eps, how exciting :sad:

[zaraki]

sry about the double-post! But this is big news, well sort of, seeing as lot of people watch naruto.

Studio Pierrot (studio behind naruto anime) have said in a interview that the filler eps will continue to the end of the season, which means another 23 OR SO MORE FILLER EPS!!

so by end of that, it'll b nearly 50 episodes of naruto filler frickin eps, how exciting :sad:

Oh my god! Thats just awful.
Atleast give us some descent fillers and not some fucking boring ones.

[BlackMesa]

Anyone watch Black Cat?

[uəʌəsʎɐɾ]

uh... Ok so i just searched the forum for posts on Final Fantasy: Advent Children and after this thread came up, read it and found that little had been said about it..

BUT i'll add to it anyway.

Someone mentioned a lack of story line.. The way I see it (after watching the film several unsober times) is that it's not so much a lack of story, more a lack of convention. Each time i've watched it i've understood something better. There's such beauty in teh presentation, in the interaction of colour elements - something I never noticed in teh game. The subtitles weren't the best in teh world which couldn't have helped understanding, but the film is pretty cool. The first time I watched it I didn't think much but now.. now I just love it.

Mainly I;m just wondering if many people have seen it? I love how the limit breaks and levelling-up are apparant, how clearly the character's moves are getting better each time.. awesome. I wish I could play the game now, as I never really got into it the first time around.

[Shenlong]

I hated how Mai Hime ended everything was set to go out nicely but i won't ruin anything for those who haven't seen it. Am i the only one who liked the latest naruto episode - i mean as long as the episodes make me laugh i don't mind too much, rock lee is hilarious and an excellent fighters - you got to love him!

[Sanchez]

Anyone watch Black Cat?


yup, as you would know if you saw my previous signature.

[zaraki]

Am i the only one who liked the latest naruto episode - i mean as long as the episodes make me laugh i don't mind too much, rock lee is hilarious and an excellent fighters - you got to love him!

Hey I liked it to. I expected the same old super-boring fights and terrible animations, but this was the best filler yet.

[Ten10]

I need to watch naruto some day. I'm currently rewatching the Tenchi Muyo OVA

[Herr Dark Wolf]

*bump*

Just got this through the post. Great film (Howl's Moving Castle):

http://www.ghibliworld.com/images/howlsshort1a.jpg

and a film cell:

http://www.ghibliworld.com/images/24-4a.jpg

[elniro]

oh kool you got a film cell, from where and how and much?

[Herr Dark Wolf]

Limited pressing with the DVD.

[MasterYoda]

Nice to see that there are so many anime fans.Makes me wanna watch my anime series/movies :D
Just to make you all fell better...Here in Serbia people have 1,5 terabites of downloaded anime.Yeah.And you just need to ask,and they burn you as much as you want.LONG LIVE SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO ^__^
BTW. i watched only: Full Metal Alchemist(AWSOME!),Excel Saga(very funny and fast talking :)),AppleSeed 2004(it's a very cool movie),Dragon Ball Z(up to the 108 episode,waiting for the people here to download the rest and then get it from them),first 15 episodes of Naruto,Rouruoni Kenshin(something like that) OVA.All these japanise dub,english sub.And Yu-Gi-Oh the Movie with english dub.I think i'm gonna watch Naruto from the beggining until 143 coz that's the last episode i got(will get more soon :))

[Maverick]

Its long to go all the way back through this thread but is anyone watching the new guyver series? it is f'ing amazing and im loving it!

[elniro]

i read that few people follow black cat, well i download 7 eps but didnt watch it, but now apparently its been licensed (in a strange way).

So whoever did watch it, is it worth gettin rest off episodes from other places?

[skarmachild]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/skarmachild/ddc.jpg

Anyone like?

[chrizkerr2]

i read that few people follow black cat, well i download 7 eps but didnt watch it, but now apparently its been licensed (in a strange way).

So whoever did watch it, is it worth gettin rest off episodes from other places?

Black Cat is defianlty worth the download, up to episode nine now if i'am not mistaken, and the torrents for the episodes can still be found on the fan-subbers websites ;)

And very nice pic Skarma :yay:

[Shorty]

uh... Ok so i just searched the forum for posts on Final Fantasy: Advent Children and after this thread came up, read it and found that little had been said about it..

BUT i'll add to it anyway.

Someone mentioned a lack of story line.. The way I see it (after watching the film several unsober times) is that it's not so much a lack of story, more a lack of convention. Each time i've watched it i've understood something better. There's such beauty in teh presentation, in the interaction of colour elements - something I never noticed in teh game. The subtitles weren't the best in teh world which couldn't have helped understanding, but the film is pretty cool. The first time I watched it I didn't think much but now.. now I just love it.

Mainly I;m just wondering if many people have seen it? I love how the limit breaks and levelling-up are apparant, how clearly the character's moves are getting better each time.. awesome. I wish I could play the game now, as I never really got into it the first time around.

I've seen it, I... got hold of it recently. I love it, especially as a big fan of the game. I would've preferred it though if they had used more materia. I've not followed fan reactions, so thats probably the one thing that so many people have said that its attributed to being a noob thing to say - but thats simply something I feel would've made it better. I didn't really find the story confusing, but maybe that's because I played the playstation game through enough times to finally understand it.

I recently rewatched Trigun. Who else loves Trigun, I mean, c'mon, I wanna see some raised hands. One of my favourite parts about it is the wholesome ending, this is no Lain, no Evangelion - the ending makes sense and doesn't leave you hanging. I didn't want a show like Trigun to end with optional speculation and dripping questions - I wanted to know what happened and see it fulfilled in action packed sequences, and thats what I got :)

[Mr. Bananagrabber]

Has anyone ever seen Azumanga Daioh?

[Mike]

Has anyone ever seen Azumanga Daioh?

It's my favourite anime of all time. :grin:

[Android18a]

I've been watching Onegai Sensei lately. It's beautiful, I'm about halfway there. The last series I finished in full was School Rumble. VERY funny series, and really great characters. Tenma is adorable :D