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On December 19 2011 06:30 EchOne wrote: The Little Busters! English translation is complete (as I learned on IRC from Southlight, who apparently learned so from Ecael). For anyone who's been waiting, or anyone who simply needs a top VN to read, now is the time! ...shameless plug of my review of it too, for anyone interested.
Is there too much difference between EX version and normal one? I'm not sure which one to get, since it seems EX has improvements over the original, but the patch isn't completely working with it. Am I missing to much if I play the normal version, or does EX only have H-scenes as an extra?
Well, since there's all this talk about VNs, I'm currently looking for more to play, since my vacations are coming and I'll have way too much free time for my own good. I think I'm going to play Tsukihime, Little Busters, Demonbane and Fate/Hollow Ataraxia (once its full patch comes out). The ones I have played that I've enjoyed (in no particular order) are utawarerumono, Tears to tiara, edelweiss, kira kira, Ef - a fairy tale of the two, Canvas 2, sharin no kuni, Da Capo, Da Capo II and Fate/Stay Night. I don't really mind lenght, and I'm not that bothered about it being old or having no voices, but I'm not very fond of extreme guro stuff. If any of you know any good VN similar to one of those that has an english translation, please share your knowledge with me :D
And because this is supposedly an anime discussion thread, just sharing my thoughts (even though they're quite shallow) on some I'm watching this season:
Episode 10 was just a boring recap. Is anyone watching this? I don't think it's bad, but I also don't think it's good. I just keep watching for the sake of finishing it and because it can be a bit entertaining once in a while.
I thought it was kinda interesting, some guys go solving puzzles and get prizes. It's still just kinda interesting. Last episode I watched was 11, and that guy with the white hair (Rook?) finally returned, I liked the show better when he was the boss, so now it should get a bit better, a bit too late since I think it's ending (or has already ended and the subber I was following is just delayed this week).
I think this show is just awesome. I love the twins and Yarizui. Such a shame that it's just 12 episodes long, I want more ): Is it just me or does that guy with the red cap look a bit like Sato? Maybe it's not intended though.
I'm also disappointed because they didn't make Airi's route. Such a shame. It's nice, but I'm positive Airi's route would've been nicer.
I was going to write a bit about all the others I'm watching, but I've realized I don't really have anything interesting to say. This post was supposed to be only the question about little busters, but I guess I got a little excited >.< I don't blame anyone for not reading it, I know I probably wouldn't xD
its shit...... No matter how many times I keep telling myself that it might be worth it, I'm just not liking the majority of the characters a whole a lot... And I don't get why we would want a recap episode.. probably GONZO getting lazy. Fuck you GONZO. Still I'm going to watch it until the end.
For winter, I'm probably just look forward to Gundam SEED, because I missed out, and Brave 10, I read the manga before.
Also, I haven't keep up with Gundam AGE. Is it still worth watching?
On December 19 2011 06:30 EchOne wrote: The Little Busters! English translation is complete (as I learned on IRC from Southlight, who apparently learned so from Ecael). For anyone who's been waiting, or anyone who simply needs a top VN to read, now is the time! ...shameless plug of my review of it too, for anyone interested.
Is there too much difference between EX version and normal one? I'm not sure which one to get, since it seems EX has improvements over the original, but the patch isn't completely working with it. Am I missing to much if I play the normal version, or does EX only have H-scenes as an extra?
Well, since there's all this talk about VNs, I'm currently looking for more to play, since my vacations are coming and I'll have way too much free time for my own good. I think I'm going to play Tsukihime, Little Busters, Demonbane and Fate/Hollow Ataraxia (once its full patch comes out). The ones I have played that I've enjoyed (in no particular order) are utawarerumono, Tears to tiara, edelweiss, kira kira, Ef - a fairy tale of the two, Canvas 2, sharin no kuni, Da Capo, Da Capo II and Fate/Stay Night. I don't really mind lenght, and I'm not that bothered about it being old or having no voices, but I'm not very fond of extreme guro stuff. If any of you know any good VN similar to one of those that has an english translation, please share your knowledge with me :D
And because this is supposedly an anime discussion thread, just sharing my thoughts (even though they're quite shallow) on some I'm watching this season:
Episode 10 was just a boring recap. Is anyone watching this? I don't think it's bad, but I also don't think it's good. I just keep watching for the sake of finishing it and because it can be a bit entertaining once in a while.
I thought it was kinda interesting, some guys go solving puzzles and get prizes. It's still just kinda interesting. Last episode I watched was 11, and that guy with the white hair (Rook?) finally returned, I liked the show better when he was the boss, so now it should get a bit better, a bit too late since I think it's ending (or has already ended and the subber I was following is just delayed this week).
I think this show is just awesome. I love the twins and Yarizui. Such a shame that it's just 12 episodes long, I want more ): Is it just me or does that guy with the red cap look a bit like Sato? Maybe it's not intended though.
I'm also disappointed because they didn't make Airi's route. Such a shame. It's nice, but I'm positive Airi's route would've been nicer.
I was going to write a bit about all the others I'm watching, but I've realized I don't really have anything interesting to say. This post was supposed to be only the question about little busters, but I guess I got a little excited >.< I don't blame anyone for not reading it, I know I probably wouldn't xD
its shit...... No matter how many times I keep telling myself that it might be worth it, I'm just not liking the majority of the characters a whole a lot... And I don't get why we would want a recap episode.. probably GONZO getting lazy. Fuck you GONZO. Still I'm going to watch it until the end.
For winter, I'm probably just look forward to Gundam SEED, because I missed out, and Brave 10, I read the manga before.
Also, I haven't keep up with Gundam AGE. Is it still worth watching?
AGE isn't good and it isn't bad, kinda just meh right now. That may all change when we get to Generation 2, but who knows.
which reminds me how many Key Sound Live singers are there? like 4 right? Lia Rita Lisa Eufonius
I know Rita did Over for clannad and most of the LB songs, Lisa did Yui cover for AB, Eufonius did the original Megumeru for Clannad and had a Over cover too. Lia is pretty much Air.
Other animes Ill try out are Rinne no Lagrange and High School DxD.
I think 4 animes should suffice me for the time being.
Is it a remake of Amagami or additional stories?
Adding additional development to the original 6 girls.
Also, my sister is watching Ika Musume S1 right now and shes enjoying it very much. Somehow I feel like I accomplished something...
The more Haruka Morishima the better
More like more Nanasaki, Ayatsuji and Miya!!!
Will definitely be watching Gundam SEED! Nisemonogatari, Amagami, ZnT. Maybe pick up BRS and Symphogear because Hanazawa Kana and Mizuki Nana are voicing the main characters.
Hope Gundam SEED doesn't turn out to be like Dragonball Kai though. =\
Other animes Ill try out are Rinne no Lagrange and High School DxD.
I think 4 animes should suffice me for the time being.
Is it a remake of Amagami or additional stories?
Adding additional development to the original 6 girls.
Also, my sister is watching Ika Musume S1 right now and shes enjoying it very much. Somehow I feel like I accomplished something...
The more Haruka Morishima the better
More like more Nanasaki, Ayatsuji and Miya!!!
Will definitely be watching Gundam SEED! Nisemonogatari, Amagami, ZnT. Maybe pick up BRS and Symphogear because Hanazawa Kana and Mizuki Nana are voicing the main characters.
Hope Gundam SEED doesn't turn out to be like Dragonball Kai though. =\
IIRC the Gundam SEED special editions way back just cut off the tops and bottoms of the video like Dragonball Kai. I don't think there will be a repeat of that.
Other animes Ill try out are Rinne no Lagrange and High School DxD.
I think 4 animes should suffice me for the time being.
Is it a remake of Amagami or additional stories?
Adding additional development to the original 6 girls.
Also, my sister is watching Ika Musume S1 right now and shes enjoying it very much. Somehow I feel like I accomplished something...
The more Haruka Morishima the better
More like more Nanasaki, Ayatsuji and Miya!!!
Will definitely be watching Gundam SEED! Nisemonogatari, Amagami, ZnT. Maybe pick up BRS and Symphogear because Hanazawa Kana and Mizuki Nana are voicing the main characters.
Hope Gundam SEED doesn't turn out to be like Dragonball Kai though. =\
Ayatsuji is the best. She's just that much more awesome compared to the other characters
guys who saw fate zero 11, Iskanders 2nd Noble phantasm Ionioi Hetairoi rated as powerful as Gilgamesh's Gate, this just keeps getting better and better, to bad there's going to be a break.
Who else literally laughed out loud when Sanji's nose in the recent "One Piece" exploded into a giant fountain, I almost died .
Fate zero has literally pulled me into it so much, I really enjoy all of the characters besides Kerei and Gilgamesh they both are so evil but Rider is definetly my favorite, if anyone else is watching this what is your opnion? I easily rank this #1 on my rating anime of 2011 a, also I have run out of things to watch I have seen almost all the mainstream ones and am looking for some more if anyone can suggest any to me, I just downloaded Gintama so going to start that but maybe some of you could list recent or your favorite animes for me I just need more idea's thanks!
guys who saw fate zero 11, Iskanders 2nd Noble phantasm Ionioi Hetairoi rated as powerful as Gilgamesh's Gate, this just keeps getting better and better, to bad there's going to be a break.
Who else literally laughed out loud when Sanji's nose in the recent "One Piece" exploded into a giant fountain, I almost died .
Fate zero has literally pulled me into it so much, I really enjoy all of the characters besides Kerei and Gilgamesh they both are so evil but Rider is definetly my favorite, if anyone else is watching this what is your opnion? I easily rank this #1 on my rating anime of 2011 a, also I have run out of things to watch I have seen almost all the mainstream ones and am looking for some more if anyone can suggest any to me, I just downloaded Gintama so going to start that but maybe some of you could list recent or your favorite animes for me I just need more idea's thanks!
So that means you are a fan of Ryuunosuke and Caster?
On December 20 2011 16:01 grimmjowxbcx wrote: guys who saw fate zero 11, Iskanders 2nd Noble phantasm Ionioi Hetairoi rated as powerful as Gilgamesh's Gate, this just keeps getting better and better, to bad there's going to be a break.
Who else literally laughed out loud when Sanji's nose in the recent "One Piece" exploded into a giant fountain, I almost died .
Fate zero has literally pulled me into it so much, I really enjoy all of the characters besides Kerei and Gilgamesh they both are so evil but Rider is definetly my favorite, if anyone else is watching this what is your opnion? I easily rank this #1 on my rating anime of 2011 a, also I have run out of things to watch I have seen almost all the mainstream ones and am looking for some more if anyone can suggest any to me, I just downloaded Gintama so going to start that but maybe some of you could list recent or your favorite animes for me I just need more idea's thanks!
Kidnapping and murdering little children isn't evil to you?
I just finished reading the Refrain route of Little Busters!, and I have to say I have not read a VN with a more powerful epilogue than LB!. The refrain route pushes LB! into my top 5 VNs that I've read.
The scene near the end, at the baseball field. Just...
I have never cried for a VN except for Clannad, before this.
On December 20 2011 18:07 Kaal wrote: I just finished reading the Refrain route of Little Busters!, and I have to say I have not read a VN with a more powerful epilogue than LB!. The refrain route pushes LB! into my top 5 VNs that I've read.
The scene near the end, at the baseball field. Just...
I have never cried for a VN except for Clannad, before this.
guys who saw fate zero 11, Iskanders 2nd Noble phantasm Ionioi Hetairoi rated as powerful as Gilgamesh's Gate, this just keeps getting better and better, to bad there's going to be a break.
Who else literally laughed out loud when Sanji's nose in the recent "One Piece" exploded into a giant fountain, I almost died .
Fate zero has literally pulled me into it so much, I really enjoy all of the characters besides Kerei and Gilgamesh they both are so evil but Rider is definetly my favorite, if anyone else is watching this what is your opnion? I easily rank this #1 on my rating anime of 2011 a, also I have run out of things to watch I have seen almost all the mainstream ones and am looking for some more if anyone can suggest any to me, I just downloaded Gintama so going to start that but maybe some of you could list recent or your favorite animes for me I just need more idea's thanks!
Holy spoilers batman, seriously learn to use the spoiler button, its not that hard. + Show Spoiler +
On December 20 2011 16:01 grimmjowxbcx wrote: guys who saw fate zero 11, Iskanders 2nd Noble phantasm Ionioi Hetairoi rated as powerful as Gilgamesh's Gate, this just keeps getting better and better, to bad there's going to be a break.
Who else literally laughed out loud when Sanji's nose in the recent "One Piece" exploded into a giant fountain, I almost died .
Fate zero has literally pulled me into it so much, I really enjoy all of the characters besides Kerei and Gilgamesh they both are so evil but Rider is definetly my favorite, if anyone else is watching this what is your opnion? I easily rank this #1 on my rating anime of 2011 a, also I have run out of things to watch I have seen almost all the mainstream ones and am looking for some more if anyone can suggest any to me, I just downloaded Gintama so going to start that but maybe some of you could list recent or your favorite animes for me I just need more idea's thanks!
It's kinda funny that you think Caster and his master are good ones while you think Kirei and Gilgamesh are "evil" even though Gilgamesh is probably just bored
School Days is pretty mainstream here in this thread.
I don't know that I'd call him evil during Fate/Zero. He's just a megalomaniac who's very honest with himself. He has been summoned to fight, but he considers the Grail War nothing more than a vulgar, primal gladiatorial match, one in which the true King of Kings is totally out of place. So he does what you would expect from someone who considers him above such pithy combat: he sits atop the Colosseum, looking down on the pitiful fighters, deriving pleasure from watching their combat and savoring their backstories. Ultimately he has no doubt whatsoever that he will reign supreme, emerging victorious with that which already belongs to him anyways. + Show Spoiler [on his fate] +
Which we know to be a fairly correct assessment. As a full servant in F/Z he is never felled in combat; arguably he's going to defeat Saber (or rather, Saber cannot defeat Gilgamesh, as we know from F/SN), except he's stymied by Kiritsugu defeating Kirei and then the Grail being destroyed. In F/SN he's only defeated because in order of 1+2) he's accidentally hard-countered via sheer luck and 3) he just gets owned by the Grail. Not having a consistent source of prana due to being a standalone servant didn't help his case in 1 and 2.
Part of the allure of F/Z is his fascination with Kirei, one that the reader(viewer) also begins to share. Such that the protagonist of F/Z is arguably Kirei, not Kiritsugu, despite how it may look initially.