EPTAnime Discussion Thread - Page 446
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Blobskillz
Germany548 Posts
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Southlight
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Ecael
United States6703 Posts
On November 09 2010 08:59 Southlight wrote: Can't get it done because she's useless. Goes both ways Pretty much the case really, he started her out by kind of setting her as a foil against Kirino and isolated her from the events involving Kirino for that reason. However, the focus of the first 3 vols was on Kirino and her relationship with her family and peers. So while jimiko got some time in those vols, they were extremely brief and she was only allowed to interact with Kyousuke. The only tie-in she managed to get in early on was a random one with Ayase at some point. (Now that I think about it, that wasn't even meant for jimiko, that was for Ayase-Kyousuke relationship) Then, compound that with how as the foil to Kirino and representation of that 'quiet life' Kyousuke wants, her character is extremely flat and have very little development over time. The usual osananajimi bs of liking someone but can't confess out of fear of changing the status quo. So by vol 4 and 5 it is like...we've seen everything that she can do, and it isn't much. The author probably realizes that and tries to put her in a bit more in relation to other characters, especially with the whole massive update on setting in vol 5, but the focus is on another character because she simply catches everyone's eyes more. By 6 and 7 every time I see jimiko show up instead of Ayase, Saori or Kuroneko, I am like baaah more of the same bs. So here we have a character with about 0 development from vol 1 to 7 and is plain by character design. That doesn't bade well for the character. We are left with the only way of salvaging the whole affair, random pointless moe. Just as well for jimiko that such things sell and the meganekko/osananajimi niche is apparently necessary, or else she would probably get axed. EDIT - lol jimiko's sole function in vol 7 was like to call Ayase and tell her something. That's all she did. Amazing. | ||
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ace246
Australia360 Posts
On November 09 2010 07:33 Monkies wrote: I'm trying to find a new anime to watch. I'm a big fan of anime's such as FMA, Trigun, NGE, Naruto, Bleach, Death note, and many other anime's that focus around action/adventure. Anyone have any recommendations? Naruto is in fillers so I need a new one to occupy my time  Bakuman is a manga/anime from the creator of Death Note, so you might like watching, although not as good as Death Note. | ||
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Kleinmuuhg
Vanuatu4091 Posts
On November 09 2010 15:05 ace246 wrote: Bakuman is a manga/anime from the creator of Death Note, so you might like watching, although not as good as Death Note. Was really awfull in my opinion, at least when you saw Death Note before.. huge disappointment, but thats me. | ||
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Blobskillz
Germany548 Posts
On November 09 2010 07:33 Monkies wrote: I'm trying to find a new anime to watch. I'm a big fan of anime's such as FMA, Trigun, NGE, Naruto, Bleach, Death note, and many other anime's that focus around action/adventure. Anyone have any recommendations? Naruto is in fillers so I need a new one to occupy my time go watch Ga-Rei Zero great anime lots of action should fit your taste | ||
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shannn
Netherlands2891 Posts
Anime that I have watched or still currently watching: - Naruto (pre-shippuuden awesome except fillers) - Bleach (meh) - Death Note (probably one of best ever) - FMA (the old one still watching the new ones) - Gundam series - One Piece (who in their damn minds doesn't watch this ><) Those are the ones that stick out but since I've been re-discovering my passion for anime I want to watch some more exciting anime like the above :D | ||
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Blobskillz
Germany548 Posts
no joke, just watch it it's good | ||
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potchip
Australia260 Posts
On November 09 2010 08:53 Blobskillz wrote: ok misudnerstood you then, but really that's more like the authors inability to get some characterdevelopment done instead of the characters fault ^^ Some spoilers below so those who follow anime only beware! Being one of the only character that hasn't really changed from the initial personality protrayed, there's always this tension that...maybe Mamami is someone scary! The anime/manga depictions are pure cuteness but I found a couple pictures of Manami in the LN absolutely terrifying..her eyes are like 90% black with this dense dark look...creature of the Abyss... Didn't help when Kuroneko modeled her as the final boss (and since Kuroneko was spot on with Kirino IMO, she may be very well be the final boss!). But yeah...when the type of death traps set by Kirino in Vol4 on Kyosuke and Manami didn't quite get ANY drama worthy response, Manami's stock as a major character has fallen significantly. | ||
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Blobskillz
Germany548 Posts
 I am allready depressed that Spice and Wolf gets released so slowly | ||
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Ecael
United States6703 Posts
On November 10 2010 08:44 potchip wrote: Some spoilers below so those who follow anime only beware! Being one of the only character that hasn't really changed from the initial personality protrayed, there's always this tension that...maybe Mamami is someone scary! The anime/manga depictions are pure cuteness but I found a couple pictures of Manami in the LN absolutely terrifying..her eyes are like 90% black with this dense dark look...creature of the Abyss... Didn't help when Kuroneko modeled her as the final boss (and since Kuroneko was spot on with Kirino IMO, she may be very well be the final boss!). But yeah...when the type of death traps set by Kirino in Vol4 on Kyosuke and Manami didn't quite get ANY drama worthy response, Manami's stock as a major character has fallen significantly. Considering events in vol 7, even the author recognizes that if we needed a yandere, Ayase fits the bill better. By being manipulative on top of yandere and capable of flirting with Kyousuke, jimiko just fades out of the picture completely. So what happens? Events happen, jimiko is on scene, doesn't do anything, calls Ayase instead. How far one can fall from what was originally major character status. | ||
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potchip
Australia260 Posts
Recently check up on LN sales in Japan, apparently things like spice and wolf, oreimo etc are really just the 'flavour' of the month with between 1-3m copies sold total to date. Of the top 10 I've only read Juuni Kokki, which is pretty good I must say. Some of the top 10s sold 10s of millions. That does say though there's a pretty big LN market in Japan with popular authors earning multi-millions easily. | ||
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ace246
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aers
United States1210 Posts
On November 10 2010 09:19 potchip wrote: I started Spice and Wolf but by vol 3ish I just kinda felt it goes around and around..same stuff..The economy aspect is not as gripping as say mystery/detective genre and the the emotion part, when only dealing with 2 characters get old quickly. Recently check up on LN sales in Japan, apparently things like spice and wolf, oreimo etc are really just the 'flavour' of the month with between 1-3m copies sold total to date. Of the top 10 I've only read Juuni Kokki, which is pretty good I must say. Some of the top 10s sold 10s of millions. That does say though there's a pretty big LN market in Japan with popular authors earning multi-millions easily. Out of curiosity, what's the top 10? I'd look it up myself but I'm a lazy son of a bitch. | ||
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Zergneedsfood
United States10671 Posts
On November 10 2010 01:26 Blobskillz wrote: Ga Rei Zero no joke, just watch it it's good Hmm....deja vu..... I've been playing the OP for that Anime on Osu for the last couple of hours.....I fail so hard at it. Maybe I'll try watching. Is it worth it guys? | ||
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Satire
Canada295 Posts
Clannad: After Story comes in a close second for me, but I haven't seen much talk of that in this thread either. | ||
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synapse
China13814 Posts
On November 10 2010 12:55 ace246 wrote: I also recommend Highschool of the Dead. Its a must-see anime/manga. If you're into constant fanservice (  ) then YES! | ||
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SK.Testie
Canada11084 Posts
On November 10 2010 14:07 Satire wrote: This thread needs more Kanon (2006)! This is far and away my favourite show, let alone favourite anime. The way the entire story ties together is nothing short of absolutely brilliant. It was also the first TV show that brought a tear to my eye. Clannad: After Story comes in a close second for me, but I haven't seen much talk of that in this thread either.Clannad / Kanon have been recommended a tonne in this thread. Just not recently. | ||
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Sentenal
United States12398 Posts
On November 10 2010 13:42 Zergneedsfood wrote: Hmm....deja vu..... I've been playing the OP for that Anime on Osu for the last couple of hours.....I fail so hard at it. Maybe I'll try watching. Is it worth it guys? Ga Rei Zero is really good. Don't read anything about how the series starts before you watch it, though!!! Anything | ||
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ace246
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