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SockArms

United States591 Posts

May 07 2012 04:28 GMT

#41221

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wait what the person they took captive was mix??? He opened her shirt and I didn't see any massive tits wtf is going on O_O

Ecael

United States6703 Posts

May 07 2012 04:46 GMT

#41222

Revisiting some slightly older posts since for whatever reason I didn't get to them.

On May 05 2012 16:42 Emnjay808 wrote:

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Bakemonogatari.

Dont watch Nisemonogatari (sequel), its just not as good.

Or you are just not used to things not being spoonfed to you, looked at fan service, and called it bad. Particularly amusing since you thrive on service.

On May 04 2012 11:25 KazeHydra wrote:

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On May 04 2012 09:32 Nagisama wrote:

On May 04 2012 04:31 KazeHydra wrote:

On May 04 2012 02:40 Nagisama wrote:

On May 04 2012 00:47 KazeHydra wrote:

On May 04 2012 00:26 Akash wrote:

On May 04 2012 00:17 KazeHydra wrote:

On May 03 2012 23:58 Akash wrote:

And ultimately they realize the purpose that they have been fighting for,a better world for Lelouch and being the Emperor for Paul.

No, Paul never does achieve his final goal, at least not himself. Becoming emperor is only a step to set up the requirements. The first book of Dune is an introduction; all the sequels can be seen as consequences of his actions. The prequels are a whole other thing to deal with. Afaik, we never come to know what Paul's true goal was. We know he wanted to turn Dune into a planet of life. This does happen eventually, I think book 5. However, in regards to the Bene Gesserit, we do not know whether he wanted to destroy them completely for revenge (most likely wanted to but understood the insane consequences this would have on the political and religious world) or if halting their goals sufficed. Also, while he may have achieved his goals or not, they came with many underlying consequences that he may or may not have predicted, such as the gholas of Duncan Idaho and the roles he would play or the fact that the Bene Gesserit took advantage of the Atreides bloodline which had created powerful genes they did not originally expect.

From what i remember,Paul wanted to escape the curse of his foresight.Everytime he saw the future,the timelines were altered.It was something similar to Heisenberg's principle.Everytime he looked into the future, the future was already modified compared to the future in which he didn't used his power.
That's why,after the failed Bene Tleilaxu coup d'etat which caused him to go blind and entrusting regency and his children to his sister,Alia,he dissapeared into the desert.

But enough about Dune

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I didn't mean to say that CG is comparable to Dune.It's like comparing one of those shitty 1 million $ budget fantasy movies to Lord of the Rings.But it has some similarities.That was just what i was trying to say.

Also , gz Mr KazeHydra for such a in-depth analysis of my post. I tip my hat to you

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Also i'll go watch Gundam next,as previous people strongly recommended.

hehe yeah I overreacted but it sounded like you thought they were more similar than just a couple comparisons.

Anyway, if you want to watch Gundam, you should read this if you haven't already. Probably would want to start with either 0079 (you may not like it due to old animation) or SEED, but as Sent mentions, you can choose any AU gundam as a first and you won't be lost as far as story goes.

The million dollar question. Does it have any romance in any of them ? Doesn't matter if it's the original Gundam or Alternate Universe.

First of all, I'm kind of like you in liking romance in my anime regardless of genre; I don't need it but it will always be a plus to me. so yes, actually most (from what I've seen) have some amount of romance though it varies from just "being there" to actually being developed. For example, I got completely baited into thinking AGE had romance when really the girls are just there to make babies. Not joking at all. Series is still really good though. SEED, however, is my favorite (again, from what I've seen) as far as romance in Gundam series. Actually, it's my favorite Gundam series period and the romance is just another plus. Sent can give a better answer though; I know he has a favorite couple but I forget which series it's from.

Well, the first arc of AGE had some romantic elements in it + Show Spoiler +

TIL THEY KILLED HER OFF!

Speaking of romance, ecael recently recommended I watch Bungaku Shoujo. So I did, eventually, and it's SOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOD!!! Parts of it gives me that same warm, fuzzy and sad feeling I got after watching 5cm/s.

It could also be that I'm horribly biased because HanaKana voices the main girl (Amano Touko, or Tooko/Tohko, however you want to spell it). But, the rest of the voice actor cast is pretty all star too! Notable names include Nana Mizuki, Daisuke Ono, Aki Toyosaki, and Aya Hirano (say what you want about her, but I consider her "notable" anyways since she voices Haruhi). Chiwa Saito is also credited to voicing Inoue Konoha, but I didn't recognize her voice in either the flashbacks or present time.

The premise is about Inoue Konoha, our MC, meeting this girl, Amano Touko, who eats paper as if it was food. There's more to it obviously, but the rest can be wiki'd.

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According to ecael, the movie was based on the 5th novel and since I didn't watch any of the OVA prequels to the movie, or read the novels, there were some parts that were initially confusing. The main one that stood out for me was when Nanase (Nana Mizuki) was confronting Miu (Aya Hirano) in the hospital. Prior to that, I didn't even know Nanase knew Miu.

The ending kind of also made the MC a bit of a two-timer. + Show Spoiler [if you want detail] +

After the MC says he lovesd Miu, he leaves the planetarium and chases after Touko, meets up with her, and kisses her before her train leaves. KYAAAA! (I loved that scene, I just ignored that fact that the MC confessed his love to Miu just minutes before).

But I believe that was movie original, and didn't actually happen in the novels.

I felt Aya Hirano actually did a pretty good job voicing Miu and showing her to be a true psychotic bitch. + Show Spoiler [more miu spoilers] +

Miu had some pretty sick plot armor to be able to survive jumping off the school roof and jumping in front of a truck with little to no visible damage.

As some on IRC can vouch for me, I got pretty into the movie as I was watching, and was really sad the MC would, even for a second, pick Miu over Touko. But, I'll just blindly believe he confessed to Miu just so that she won't go suicidal on him, and really loves Touko instead.

Sadly, Nanase's character felt almost negligible and could've been ignored for most of the movie save one scene (that scene was pretty sick too). She's was a pretty cute tsundere for some of the screen time she did get though.

All in all, I loved it, and now just waiting for the novels to be delivered to me :D.

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Yurinnnnnnnnnn

Regarding Touko-senpai

On October 12 2011 00:37 KazeHydra wrote:
Touko-senpai was amazing. I usually don't care much for Kana Hanazawa's voice, but damn, it fit so perfectly with her personality. She definitely is one of my favorite main heroines.

I thought I praised her more than that...anyway, this was when I actually started to appreciate HanaKana as a seiyuu when previously I was giving her a lot of flak for all the copy paste moe voices. Even now, I wish she did more diversity, but what can I say? Touko was too good and is by far my favorite character that she's done. Don't know why I never mentioned this to you before, despite knowing how big of a HanaKana fan you are.

Yes, I've read all the English translated novels and they're great. It really helps to know about the work of literature being referenced beforehand in terms of enjoyment and interest but not needed. ZNF has also read 3 of the 4 unless he recently got his hands on the newest one. They also make you see the movie in a different light because you see the true relationships between all the characters. It's a lot more interesting than the movie lets on. Nanase is amazing tsundere and I read all her lines in Nana's voice. Eagerly awaiting book 5 in July :D Also, you should watch the OVA's featuring each different heroine if you haven't already. Nanase is sooooo cute in hers but Touko was great as always too. Miu was...well, Miu.

One of my many favourite Touko moments.

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She's so cute to watch when describing her "food".

haha yeah she's soooo adorable. just wait til you read the novels. even if it's just words, still so cute. My favorites are when her braids are always described as bouncing cat tails <3 and her catchphrase "As you can see, I'm a book girl!" it makes no sense but she says it with such confidence as she puffs out her flat chest haha. Yeah, I love her.

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th-that doesn't make happy at all! D-d-don't misunderstand! I didn't buy them for you or anything. I just wanted more people to enjoy Touko-senpai's awesomeness. That's all. znf no baka!

It makes no sense because book girl isn't a word in English, it made both more and less sense in Jap because she was describing what vibe she gave off to people, except it has nothing to do with the situation at hand. Then she makes it work because literature.

And yes, flat chest, no vols go without mentioning how flat it is. Even the gaidens where she doesn't even show up will have it.

On May 04 2012 18:03 Southlight wrote:
Eca, since you actually read this thread and I have trouble reaching you with IMs left overnight: should I fraps Alice' fight from the Archive?

Edit:

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It's about growing up and wanking.

Replying here because it is funny that you didn't reach me on im, nor did I read the thread, but finally you caught me sitting on irc at work. zz

Now get reading more.

On May 06 2012 23:28 Ushio wrote:
watched ep 1 of accel world, whats up with the male lead -.- ugh

really hate his character design its just really ridiculous

On April 04 2012 02:16 Ecael wrote:
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EDIT - I was supposed to rant about AW too but frankly, who gives a fuck. Let's just give a pig looking otaku a harem and make everyone happy, while we are at it let's let him transform in an alternative reality so we can have cool fighting scenes. Oh and did I mention a harem?

Southlight

United States11768 Posts

May 07 2012 05:04 GMT

#41223

Like I said, the AW spin-off manga is so much better. Which is sad.

That novel (series) got soooooooo much hype when it started being published but jesus christ it was a huge letdown. I preferred SAO over it, and I make fun of SAO.

Ecael

United States6703 Posts

May 07 2012 05:10 GMT

#41224

On May 07 2012 14:04 Southlight wrote:
Like I said, the AW spin-off manga is so much better. Which is sad.

That novel (series) got soooooooo much hype when it started being published but jesus christ it was a huge letdown. I preferred SAO over it, and I make fun of SAO.

Scary thing is how people seem to like both, well SAO took a fair bit of flak for a while before supposedly getting good again. It is kind of funny to see subsequent vols being compared as "almost as good as the first book".

Southlight

United States11768 Posts

May 07 2012 05:13 GMT

#41225

Main character of the AW spinoff
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"beginning today, beginning now
I am taking over this school
challenge me whenever you want!"

and her incredible avatar-selection sense
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Southlight

United States11768 Posts

May 07 2012 05:14 GMT

#41226

On May 07 2012 14:10 Ecael wrote:

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I liked the first SAO volume but the reality is that it's going into .hack// territory with everything and the entirety of the .hack// story and world was much, much better. It's not even close. And so no matter what I think the books suck.

I think he legitimately made me look down on so-called web novels, even though that's an unfair prejudice given that there are plenty of super talented writers like Nasu who (at least used to) do them.

KazeHydra

Japan2788 Posts

May 07 2012 05:19 GMT

#41227

On May 07 2012 13:46 Ecael wrote:
It makes no sense because book girl isn't a word in English, it made both more and less sense in Jap because she was describing what vibe she gave off to people, except it has nothing to do with the situation at hand. Then she makes it work because literature.

And yes, flat chest, no vols go without mentioning how flat it is. Even the gaidens where she doesn't even show up will have it.

yeah I was referring to that part of it not making any sense given the situation. But "book girl" does somewhat make sense in English as a term. A gender version of bookworm, basically. At the very least, people would get it based on the context of her character.

Sentenal

United States12398 Posts

May 07 2012 07:16 GMT

#41228

Aquarion:
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If what just happened is what I think is what just happened, then I'm gonna be mad. I don't think women died out on Altair. I'm thinking that the planet turns women into men. RIP Mix's tits! This would mean that the longer that Zessica and Yunoha stay on the planet, they are in danger too!

MSN conversation-reaction with a friend of mine:

Sentenal says:
yo... dont tell me this is mix........
Feez says:
im watching atm...
wtf
wtf
wtf
Sentenal says:
yo......
Feez says:
are you telling me they turned mix into a guy
or something
WTF
Sentenal says:
what the fuck.....
Feez says:
FUCK THIS SHOW
I QUIT AQUARION
Feez says:
dropped
dropped like the fist of the north star or whatever the fuck the saying is
fucking dropppppped
Sentenal says:
dude i feel really really bad for andy now
wtf is he gonna do?!?!?
Feez says:
hes just gonna fukin kill himself
thats what id do
what the fuck are u gonna do, turn gay?!?!
no u just fukin kill yourself
end ur misery

Owned Noob

United States731 Posts

May 07 2012 08:10 GMT

#41229

next weeks aquarion title is fucking glorious
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mi-xy how do you come up with this shit kawamori

Southlight

United States11768 Posts

May 07 2012 08:12 GMT

#41230

Monokeros

United States2493 Posts

May 07 2012 09:06 GMT

#41231

On May 07 2012 16:16 Sentenal wrote:
Aquarion:
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Seriously what the ffffucckkk aquarion.

Perguvious

United States1783 Posts

May 07 2012 09:29 GMT

#41232

the episode title of the next aquarion episode is fucking brilliant.
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IF THEY ALL TURN INTO GUYS. FUCK.

Emnjay808

United States10666 Posts

May 07 2012 12:36 GMT

#41233

+ Show Spoiler [Aquarion EVOL 19] +

Well I was extremely confused till I read what Sent posted.

Thinking about it, having Zessica and Yunoha point out that their throat (adams apple) and belly (uterus) started to feel funny pretty much confirms this.

I am speechless, this is definitely one to way ruin the series for me. Just idk... What are we supposed to say to that?

Andy never got to touch Mix's big bangs and he never got to union with her too. T_T Andy!!! I feel for you bro!

Edit:
Can someone plz elaborate what the significance of "MI-XY" is?

Edit 2:
Omfg. My jaw literally dropped when I figured out what "MI-XY" means.

Edit 3:
Wait, theres still hope guys! Remember Alicia? She didnt go all XY chromosome on us. So maybe this thing is reversable? Or... Wait. Idk. OMFG. Even if Mix was turned back, isnt that like... Doesnt that still make her a tranny? No wait. what... FUCK YOU AQUARION, FUCK YOU!!! HOW DARE YOU GIVE US BEAUTIFUL WOMEN AND TURN THEM INTO GUYS, TROLL ASS MOTHERFCKERS!!!

+ Show Spoiler [Fairy Tail 129] +

Is it just me or did anyone else notice how skinny Laxus got?

Either its just a decrease in artwork quality and the drawers are too lazy to get the proportions right. Or they wanted to signify how being "exiled" has gotten him skinnier, not that it had any effect on his strength, as seen when he one-hits Natsu.

Maxie

Sweden2653 Posts

May 07 2012 14:06 GMT

#41234

So, i just watched Pandora Hearts...

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I have to say that I really liked it, the ending was pretty good though it's a shame there aren't more seasons of it since it's really a "to be continued in the next season" ending. I guess I'll start reading the manga.

Chiharu Harukaze

12112 Posts

May 07 2012 14:27 GMT

#41235

+ Show Spoiler [Hayate no Gotoku Chapter 361] +

So much Maria fanservice. Still hard to believe she's only 17 at times. So caring of Nagi. Of course, only Haruharu mattered this chapter to me~

Ecael

United States6703 Posts

May 07 2012 14:47 GMT

#41236

On May 07 2012 23:27 Chiharu Harukaze wrote:
+ Show Spoiler [Hayate no Gotoku Chapter 361] +

So much Maria fanservice. Still hard to believe she's only 17 at times. So caring of Nagi. Of course, only Haruharu mattered this chapter to me~

Silly Moonbear not recognizing the greatness of the meido.

Isator

Germany57 Posts

May 07 2012 15:39 GMT

#41237

So, i just watched Pandora Hearts...

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the manga is 1000 times better than the anime

Maxie

Sweden2653 Posts

May 07 2012 16:22 GMT

#41238

On May 08 2012 00:39 Isator wrote:

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the manga is 1000 times better than the anime

I guess I have something to look forward to then, though I won't be reading the content that was already covered in the anime.

Nagisama

Canada4481 Posts

May 07 2012 17:38 GMT

#41239

Aquarion 19
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My waifu just turned into my husbando! As long as nothing changed down below, I won't call her a tranny. But if that does happen, it sucks to be Andy.

RIP Big bangs.

Hopefully the air on Vega will changed them back?

AND HANAKANA TOO?! WTF? NOOOO LEAVE ALTAIR NOW!!!!!!!!

Also, AKB0048
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Judging by the OP, I'm going to take a stab that before this series is over, a relatively important character will die, and make this show epic.