Anime/IMPORTS you've been watching lately?

[IBUKI-town]

Just watched Hokuto no Ken: Raoh Gaiden. Realized I had forgotten how awesome HnK is.

[Zazzarius]

well after laying off anime for a while i decided to try out busou renkin

i ♥ tokiko and her leg swords

and the fact the manga run is over certainly indicates to me that there ain't gonna be any filler. delight!

[Hit Parade]

Just watched Hokuto no Ken: Raoh Gaiden. Realized I had forgotten how awesome HnK is.
Torrent plz.

[IBUKI-town]

Torrent plz.
http://a.scarywater.net/hom/HoM_Raoh_Den_Junai_no_Sho_Directors_Cut_Edition_H2 64_AAC_5EA91F26.mkv.torrent

[Shin ATproof]

Just watched Hokuto no Ken: Raoh Gaiden. Realized I had forgotten how awesome HnK is.

LOL Yeah, the first True Saviour Legend movie was pretty damn good...can't wait to see the others.
I also like how they took a DYRL-ish approach with the story rather than just simply retelling the first Hokuto series with new visuals.

My only complaint is that they STILL cannot find a suitable VA to replace Akira Kamiya, he will always have the perfect voice for Kenshiro.


well after laying off anime for a while i decided to try out busou renkin

i ♥ tokiko and her leg swords

and the fact the manga run is over certainly indicates to me that there ain't gonna be any filler. delight!

Yeah, I like Tokiko as well, then again I have a thing for angry Anime chicks with scars. Also I heard that one of the requests that Watsuki made was that there be no Anime adaption of the series until he finished the Manga...I guess he didn't want what happened to Rurouni Kenshin happen to Busou Renkin.

Just finished Episode 17 and Papillon is still the most awesome character in that series.

[Gougetsu00]

I've watched the sneak preview of the Reideen remake, & it doesn't have the aspects of the original.
The mech itself changed it's characteristics, like the gold armor painting & a cockpit similar to G Gundam & RayEarth.

[Hiryu no Ken]

Didn't Akira manipulate Raideen partly with some thingies that attached to his arms and mimicked his movement? It seems like that would be the natural path to go down, then.

What are they fighting against in this version, anyhow?

[Vincent]

Some scans of Hellsing OVA III info.

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/238/hellsingovaiiiinfo1rh5.jpg
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/9223/hellsingovaiiiinfo2he5.jpg
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/5673/hellsingovaiiiinfo3vn3.jpg
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/12/hellsingovaiiiinfo4xi3.jpg

Damn, I want that relief figure of Alexander.

[Shin ATproof]

Has it ever been announced how many Hellsing OVAs we can expect?

BTW nice AV....I did try making that face.

[ninjuichi]

As long as it takes to finish the series and make enough profits, is what I heard.

[Puar]

Anyone watch BLOOD+ or know if it's decent? I remember liking the Blood: The Last Vampire movie.

[Viewtiful]

Blood+ is less visceral than Blood the Last Vampire, it is heavy on character development and generally has good pacing (it does drag at times).

Don't go into it expecting it to be like the movie, Saya in the series is a mere schoolgirl who has to come to grips with who she really is. versus the all out killing machine portrayed in the movie.

It's a good watch, but the ending kinda sucks (wrapped up too quickly).

[IBUKI-town]

For me, the show fell apart around episode 36, and pretty much floundered at that point - it didn't really know where to go, and I think the writers got bored with it too.

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

Tried watching Planet Survival, Twin Spica and other shit that just got premiered at Animax.

They suck.


Also, waiting for Count of Montecristo to be transmitted at Animax, too.

[Caj]

Anyone watch BLOOD+ or know if it's decent? I remember liking the Blood: The Last Vampire movie.

First half of the series has some decent character development and nice build up. . . .but the second half takes all of the potential to be a great series and throws it in the trash.Watch the first couple of episodes to see how you like it but if you continue past episode 32+ prepare to be disappointed until the end.

[Rad McAwesome]

Also Blood+ Saya doesn't have the lips or the braids of the movie version.

[EvilNeil]

And considering those were the two main draws of the original - *qeh*

[Hayabusa]

Busou Renkin, in the house. Stayed up all night and worked two shifts without sleep for it.

Le Chevalier D'Eon up next. Should really start watching it, but time is limited.

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

Guys, is Twelve Kingdoms good?

[Hayabusa]

Juuni Kouki or whatever it's called? Good feedback, I thought it was okay but stopped watching after a while.

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

Then guess it'll be worth watching when Animax transmits it here :3

[Zazzarius]

so i've been trying to get going with the SRW anime and been hitting a wall.

i got the newest cccp pack and everything and the first episode i got still ain't working. and all my other .mkv files work fine so i got no idea what's wrong with it. (using media player classic)

any ideas?

edit: oh yeah the sound comes in fine just no picture. i friggin hate .mkv files

[Onimaru]

I like Code Geass in spite of how gay it is (or perhaps because of? It's a weirdly self-contradictory show)

[Shin ATproof]

so i've been trying to get going with the SRW anime and been hitting a wall.

i got the newest cccp pack and everything and the first episode i got still ain't working. and all my other .mkv files work fine so i got no idea what's wrong with it. (using media player classic)

any ideas?

edit: oh yeah the sound comes in fine just no picture. i friggin hate .mkv files

Sounds like the file is just screwed up but...
Have you tried deleting all your codecs and then install CCCP again?

If it isn't the player, then have you checked to see if the MKV file in question is corrupted or unfinished/incomplete?

I like Code Geass in spite of how gay it is (or perhaps because of? It's a weirdly self-contradictory show)

I find that I'm a pretty big fan of any giant robot show with Shojo themes/character designs.

[Onimaru]

...That's basically just Rayearth and that one lesbian robot show, isn't it?

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

Yeah, but Rayearth doesn't suck royally, like Kannazuki no Miko :smalltran

[Shin ATproof]

...That's basically just Rayearth and that one lesbian robot show, isn't it?

Never watched Rayearth but I thought that was just magical girl series (the more you know..:::*)?

I was thinking more on the lines of Gundam Wing/Seed or Escaflowne.

Wait...lesbian robot show? LESBIAN ROBOT SHOW!? I need to see this! Try to remember what its called!

Edit: [read Kyosuke's post]
"Kannazuki no Miko"? Okay! I need to check this out!

[Hiryu no Ken]

Hahaha, don't get too excited, it's shit from top to bottom.

Godannar's lesbians > The entirety of KnM

[Gougetsu00]

SKULL MAN
LBIUHLh1ne4

[Shin ATproof]

Damn! Was there anything that Shotaro Ishinomori did that wasn't awesome!?

[Gougetsu00]

Windaria (Once Upon A Time) a Romeo & Juliet-themed anime & also good to watched. I didn't know that Harmony Gold was the producer too.

http://kage.newhost.ru/gif/windaria.jpg
We rented the old version, a few months back.

[Zazzarius]

Sounds like the file is just screwed up but...
Have you tried deleting all your codecs and then install CCCP again?

you are my friggin' hero :^_^:

[Hit Parade]

SKULL MAN
LBIUHLh1ne4
Mmm, Light Jazz and an awesome character desgin. S'all I need.

[Mr.Flibble]

I just finished Azumanga Daioh and now I am sad because it's over, Oh sure I can watch it again (and I will!) but nothing beats the first time when you don't know what will happen next.
This is one of the best Anime that I have ever had the pleasure of watching!.
Well at least there's the manga, I havn't read them yet and ofcourse I have to buy them now.

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

Watched the first HnK chapter yesterday.

... I need more.

[Rad McAwesome]

I just finished Azumanga Daioh and now I am sad because it's over, Oh sure I can watch it again (and I will!) but nothing beats the first time when you don't know what will happen next.
This is one of the best Anime that I have ever had the pleasure of watching!.
Well at least there's the manga, I havn't read them yet and ofcourse I have to buy them now.

The manga is not as good and basically contains the same jokes as the tv series, just in four panel comic strip format.

[ninjuichi]

The manga pulled off the exit exam scores scene off much better, though...

But that was the only one that made me laugh.

[Onimaru]

I liked the manga better because...well...the TV series was a kind of awkward adaption of 4 panel comics into a somewhat normal show

Plus what's with all the pink, jeez

[Shin ATproof]

I like Azumanga Daioh but I think Yotsuba& is funnier...and I pray to god that there will be an Anime adaption of the series.

Those that like AzuDai, I suggest checking out Pani Poni Dash if you haven't already. Its kinda like AzuDai but with slapstick comedy.

[Kenji]

At the insistent proding of a friend, I picked up and watched Rozen Maiden. That was a fun little mind trip. I sense it will only get worse, somehow.

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

I like Azumanga Daioh but I think Yotsuba& is funnier...and I pray to god that there will be an Anime adaption of the series.
I once heard the author mentioned that Yotsuba won't ever be animated :(

[Shin ATproof]

Well it certainly won't be animated anytime soon since I think with Yotsuba& Azuma only does like one chapter a month and one book a year...

[ninjuichi]

http://img456.imageshack.us/img456/8678/1172799742063kl4.th.jpg (http://img456.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1172799742063kl4.jpg)

It's that time again. What's your picks and what couldn't you care less about?

[Rad McAwesome]

What's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles doing there?

[ritalman]

I'm curious on how Devil May Cry will be. When does it start?

[EvilNeil]

I spy a new Agent Aika spin-off. :D

[Shin ATproof]

From that list I'm looking forward to seeing:
Gurenlagan, Koutetsu Jeeg, Blue Dragon, Skull Man, Claymore and Devil May Cry.

Btw the new Ikkitousen (with the subtitle of 'Dragon Destiny') is great. If you liked the previous series, you'll love it even more...

[Shin ATproof]

Dunno if its been mentioned in the thread yet but in terms of (awesome) news:

-Currently there is voice casting going on for a new Macross.
-Dokuro-chan gets a sequel
-Code Geass gets another season

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

lol macross

[Shin ATproof]

Whats "lol" about Macross?

[Gougetsu00]

(THE POST WAS HAULED SOMEWHERE ELSE)

[Mr. Pointy]

Wrong thread, gougetsu.

[Shin ATproof]

What!?

[Gougetsu00]

Dead loading time, my bad.

Rocket Girls, a spin-off of STRATUS 4.
Clearly, we don't see any of those penis-shaped rockets that Dr. Evil used in "The Spy Who Shagged Me".

[stone05]

I'll mark out for any dating sims adaptations and Code Geass season 2. I'll give Blue Dragon and DMC a try. Microsoft must be putting some money into Japan. A couple of series have been showing 360 like consoles in them.

[ryucross]

Toward the Terra should be interesting, simply because I'm starving for anything that might be a good Sci-Fi anime.

Also, yay at new Macross news.

[Shin ATproof]

Holy hell! Anyone seen/heard the second opening to Death Note? Gnarly deaththrash metal.
Totally hardcore and rather original for an Anime, check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh6xKGZnYuY

[StriderM]

yeah, Maximum the Hormone.

They did an ending for Airmaster but the sound was a bit different.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mRZKHfa8nvA

[Shin ATproof]

Oh yeah "Rolling 1000 t00N". Wow, yeah that is a totally different sound. Gotta get a couple of CDs of Maximum the Hormone then.

Speaking of Airmaster I wish they did another season or an OVA since the series just...ended.

[StriderM]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-069aujgvs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC5r7GLGeuQ

I like the variety of music these guys put out.

[Shin ATproof]

LOL awesome. I'm ordering some Maximum the Hormone CDs right now.

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

... am I the only person in this universe who's watching Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora and actually ENJOYING it?

Chapter 9 and 10 were too shocking. Too bad, it'll end soon ;___; Way better than its "spiritual" sister Kannazuki no Miko, indeed :o


Oh, and can someone tell me WHY Kuu, Setsuna and Kaon are so freakingly HOT? :3

[Kei]

Holy hell! Anyone seen/heard the second opening to Death Note? Gnarly deaththrash metal.
Totally hardcore and rather original for an Anime, check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh6xKGZnYuY


They also did the first ending for Akagi

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HWWmAZph-v0

[ninjuichi]

Trailers of upcoming anime courtesy of the International Anime Fair. (http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=saxeki)

Devil May Cry and Claymore are some notable titles around here but don't pass on Hell's Angel, Oh Edo Rocket, Valerian and Laureline and Wellber Story. Those looked interesting.

[StriderM]

Blame! CG/anime movie being produced by the same people that did the newer Appleseed movie. Take that info as you will.

[Destroyman]

It's true (http://www.animangaweb.com/noticias.php?idn=5239). It'll be 2 movies, one short length straight to dvd the other one on theaters in summer.

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

... can someone tell me why Super Milk Chan is shit? :o


Oh, also just downloaded Les Miserables. For some reason it called my attention.

[Destroyman]

I like Super Milk Chan but I can tell why not everyone would sit through it, it's not the same brand of humor as Cromartie High School or even Bobobo.

You want even weirder shit, check out manga done by Hideki Oowada. Dosperado and National Police Dead Agency 24h are the most senseless shit I've looked at ( it doesn't help that nobody scanlates them ).

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

Maybe the fact that I watched it in Hugo Chavez' language (AKA dubbed in shitty venezolan spanish) didn't help me like it.

Opposite case of Shin Chan. It's the americanized version, but with a mexican dub filled with double-sense sentences and a lot of regional shit that makes me ROFL like heck, plus all the in-house randomness from the show.

[Onimaru]

Alright...

Seriously you guys
Watch Code Geass

C'mon now

I'm talking at you, Rad

[IBUKI-town]

Alright...

Seriously you guys
Watch Code Geass

C'mon now


the wait for episode 24 and 25 will be killer...not airing until the summer!

[Rad McAwesome]

Alright...

Seriously you guys
Watch Code Geass

C'mon now

I'm talking at you, Rad

Buh? Any specific reason for this?

[Onimaru]

Because I value and respect your opinion, godammit

[Zazzarius]

the wait for episode 24 and 25 will be killer...not airing until the summer!
its got me waiting

MISTAKES WERE MADE. LIVES WERE LOST.

[Onimaru]

Hopefully having 24+25 later in the year will make sure that wait for the second season less brutalllllllll

[Zazzarius]

United States of Japan

wut :wut:

[Furix]

Okay, code geass just owned me.. I watched the last episode today... and SHIT! It wasn't the last one (yay!)... but SHIT! We don't get to see episode 24 and 25 but until SUMMER! WTF


Great episode, great anime... but I am sad that I have to wait 2 months to watch the last episode...

[Furix]

I've been thinking... I think that Geass summer thing is an April Fools joke, which I really hope it is jaja.

[stone05]

I hope so too. But I doubt it. A lot of speculation over Suzaku using Euphie's cellphone.

[Onimaru]

First episode of Guren Lagan aired
http://i7.tinypic.com/3yzkcr5.jpg
I liked it. It reminded me a lot of Re:Cutie Honey in that it's oldschool. Straight up action adventure with a modern sensiblity. And a (currently) dwarf mech. HOpe it stays good~

[ryucross]

Okay, code geass just owned me.. I watched the last episode today... and SHIT! It wasn't the last one (yay!)... but SHIT! We don't get to see episode 24 and 25 but until SUMMER! WTF


Great episode, great anime... but I am sad that I have to wait 2 months to watch the last episode...
I'm disappointed that they had to resort to such a deus ex machina plot twist to keep the series going. The writer(s) shouldn't have painted themselves into that corner in the first place.

[stone05]

Long before the episode aired the title of the 22nd episode was already released and the whole Mao incident acted as a lead up. It isn't like crap, where do we go from here. If they give Lelouch new abilities or forget that he needs direct eye contact (ie. he can wear shades like Cyclops) then I could see some cause for concern.

Seeing as Kanon lost a lot of steam toward the end, Code Geass was probably the best anime of the recently ended season.

As for Kyoshiro no Sora. Sorry I need lesbians as the centerpiece. Kannazuki no Miko felt kind of different because I hadn't seen such a "so bad that it is good" series recently. But having seen that, the poor animation of Kyoshiro grew tiresome as did the female lead. Kyoshiro was great for about two episodes and his constant praising of himself grew old.

Busou Renkin was also pretty entertaining for a typical shonen series until it turned into one. 2-3 episodes in a row of watching good guys job to the villain. I knew it was a bad sign when the male lead transformed.

[Onimaru]

I'm disappointed that they had to resort to such a deus ex machina plot twist to keep the series going. The writer(s) shouldn't have painted themselves into that corner in the first place.

I don't really think it's a case of trapping themselves in a corner. They had already had hints of the Geass becoming unreliable/out of control over time.

And as a caring, compassionate member of Britannia noblity Euphemia was ALWAYS the biggest roadblock Lelouch could potentially run into. When you're trying to overthrow the old order, the last thing you need is someone offering you the olive branch.

And if they wanted to they could've just avoided the whole situation entirely, with a gradually escalating conflict between the Black Knights and the Empire....
.

So you should think of it as a way of injecting the plot with a heroin/crack cocaine mix that got it running like a bat out of hell so that the conclusion would be dramatic and action packed.

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

As for Kyoshiro no Sora. Sorry I need lesbians as the centerpiece. Kannazuki no Miko felt kind of different because I hadn't seen such a "so bad that it is good" series recently.
Shit no. KnM touched my nerves a lot of times. If I watched it, it was because of Chikane :/

But having seen that, the poor animation of Kyoshiro grew tiresome as did the female lead. Kyoshiro was great for about two episodes and his constant praising of himself grew old.
I thought Kyoshiro was a nice char :x As well as Kuu, Kaon (lol) and Setsuna.

Not a brilliant show, but at least I thought it's better than KnM.

[dojikyo]

My mistake. I was thinking of Kyoshiro's older brother. The first few times he praised himself it was kind of funny but it grew old. That and the vines and steel angels were really poorly animated.

To be fair Kyoshiro is better than KnM.

[Furix]

I cried a bit in pieces of the last episodes of Code Geass, but at the same time I laughed.

Am I fucked up?

Also: Onimaru, I wanna download that anime you just posted about a bit earlier, where can I get? :3

[Furix]

Also, anyone else gonna be watching Zero no Tsukaima 2 and Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS?

[Shin ATproof]

Definitely going to watch ZeTsukai2, that was one of my favorite series last year.

[Furix]

That was one year ago already? Wow, I remember posting about it here when episode 1 came out, and people flamed me for it or some crap. :|

EDIT: Oh yeah, here http://www.highervoltage.net/mb/showpost.php?p=636901&postcount=1923

Lol, yeah, it's been almost a year, well I am glad they decided to do the sequel. I thought they were not gonna go for the sequel seeing as how they did some changes between the anime and the novel.

Also, anyone here buying the Shakugan no Shana novel volume one and the manga volume 1 later this month? I know I am hyped for it.

[Onimaru]

Am I fucked up?

Also: Onimaru, I wanna download that anime you just posted about a bit earlier, where can I get? :3

yes

and

http://www.tokyotosho.com/details.php?id=63404

but i watched the raw so i cant account for whether or not the subs are quality

[Shin ATproof]

Busou Renkin Anime is over and it was a fun ride while it lasted. Watsuki outdid himself with this series. For those that have seen the Anime, you should still checkout/buy the Manga. Some of the Author's notes are really interesting and/or funny.

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

Also, anyone else gonna be watching Zero no Tsukaima 2 and Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS?
I'll watch Nanoha Strikers next saturday :3

[Izanami]

Tch, I forgot anime groups can be fussy about their codecs.

Matroska... ~_~

[Furix]

Busou Renkin Anime is over and it was a fun ride while it lasted. Watsuki outdid himself with this series. For those that have seen the Anime, you should still checkout/buy the Manga. Some of the Author's notes are really interesting and/or funny.

I really really liked Busou Renkin, I think the relationship the main character had with Tokiko was cute. I blushed at the end of episode 23 and almost again during episode 24~

[bungiefan]

What's wrong with Matroska? Nearly every media player worth its salt nowadays can play the format. I've just had to tweak Media Player Classic a little the first time I've played one to make the embedded subtitles display, if they're softsubs. The only problem I have with it is I don't have a program that can burn a video DVD from them without having to use another program to convert them to AVI files first. Nero Vision only recognizes AVI and a few other formats for making video DVDs.

[Izanami]

I just hate adding additional codecs just to watch something (esp. avi codecs!), that's all :)

[bungiefan]

That's not a problem if you use VLC, or the installer for the media player you use installs all the codecs at the time...

[Vincent]

I just use the CCCP and the included Media Player Classic to keep Audio/Video-related frustration to a minimum.

[Furix]

A bit off topic, but I approve of Vinny's avatar.

Shin rocks

[Shin ATproof]

I just use the CCCP and the included Media Player Classic to keep Audio/Video-related frustration to a minimum.


I also use CCCP but in order for me to play MKVs with minimal frustration (like slowdown, freezeframes, subtitle delay, etc) I have to shut down damn near everything on my computer and then play the video through Windows Media Player.

A bit off topic, but I approve of Vinny's avatar.

I try my hardest to imitate that face everytime I see it.

[StriderM]

3rd Hellsing OVA is finally out.

[Vincent]

I also use CCCP but in order for me to play MKVs with minimal frustration (like slowdown, freezeframes, subtitle delay, etc) I have to shut down damn near everything on my computer and then play the video through Windows Media Player.

Hmm. I've never had problems with MPC to that extent (a rare crash or two, but that's about it). But yeah, I usually end up switching between players when I watch anime, and it's usually the MKV format that gives me trouble in both.

A bit off topic, but I approve of Vinny's avatar.
I try my hardest to imitate that face everytime I see it.

Thanks. Shin's great, isn't he? PM me for a larger version, if you wish.

3rd Hellsing OVA is finally out.
Dammit. *Adds to list of anime to download when out for Summer break*

[Furix]

Yeah, Shin IS great. My favorite Hokuto no Ken character.

Also, I got a new anime... It's weird and funny, the only reason I got it at first was cuz Rie Kugimiya is the voice actor for one of the main characters. And well I am a fan of her voice. :s

The anime is called Hayate no Gotoku!, or "Hayate! The combat Butler!". The story line is really fucked up, it's about a boy who was really poor, both his parents didn't work, so the boy had to work himself to buy shit, even santa won't bring him presents cuz he says Hayate is too poor! XD

Funny story, likable characters, good animation, overall it seems like it's going to be a funny series for this season.

More info here:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7490

Currently there is only one episode, and SS-Eclipse are subbing it.

[Mr. Pointy]

Checking out Moonlight Mile and Gurren-Lagann at the moment. Also, my MPC is being a cunt and VLC is shitting me with no subtitle playback on specific MKVs.

[Furix]

I'll ask again, (I know Onimaru watched it raw). Did.. Gurren-Lagann get subbed? :o

Sorry, I am just hoping someone picks it up for fansubbing lol.

[IBUKI-town]

It did by ADTRW - currently downloading it.

First episode of Claymore was surprisingly above average. Definitely going to keep an eye on that one.

[Cherrn]

So has anyone seen Ergo Proxy? I discovered it totally by accident and it looks/sounds awesome. Anyone know if it's good?

I mean, the premise

"It is set in the future. A group of robots become infected with something called the Cogito virus, and become aware of their own existence. So these robots, which had been tools of humans, decide to go on an adventure to search for themselves. They have to decide whether the virus that infected them created their identity, or whether they gained their identity through their travels. This question is meant to represent our own debate over whether we become who we are because of our environment, or because of things that are inherent in us. The robots are all named after philosophers: Derrida and Lacan and Husserl."

HOW COOL IS THAT

[Top Tier Neckbreaker!]

It's an awesome mindfuck. It gets more and more surreal as the story progresses, and while there are some mediocre fillers from chapter 15 onwards, it's overall a great anime.

Just be aware that the story eventually focuses more on the character's backgrounds and their quest to know who they really are more than the premise from the initial chapters.

It's hard to be dissapointed with Ergo Proxy, give it a try.

[Cherrn]

Thanks, I'll give it a go, I suppose. It's so hard for me to find anime I enjoy these days, so my interest is peeked whenever something like this pops up.

I usually end up disappointed, but we'll see.

[Top Tier Neckbreaker!]

I'm in your same situation. Anime generally doesn't interest me or bores me after some episodes. This is the first anime I really like since Boogiepop Phantom (another great mindfuck I'd recommend you if you haven't watched it yet), and that's quite a lot of time.

[Shin ATproof]

Finally, we get a proper continuation to the Genshiken Anime!
http://www.genshiken.info/

[Orphen]

I'm in your same situation. Anime generally doesn't interest me or bores me after some episodes. This is the first anime I really like since Boogiepop Phantom (another great mindfuck I'd recommend you if you haven't watched it yet), and that's quite a lot of time.

I've had Boogiepop for afew years now but still haven't watched it all. I think its due to the fact that the creepy blond guy with the loli fetish in the third episode looked and kinda acted far too much like a guy I know.

[Cherrn]

Does anyone know if the Monster anime will ever get a US release? I tried searching for any news, but it's quite difficult to find anything.

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

1.- Guyz, is buyDVD a reliable site? I wanna buy a brick boxset from there.

2.- Is it me, or no one cares about Les Miserables? :(

[Top Tier Neckbreaker!]

I think its due to the fact that the creepy blond guy with the loli fetish in the third episode looked and kinda acted far too much like a guy I know.

LMAO, poor GEL.

Watch it all. Then, since you won't understand what the fuck is going on, watch it again a couple of times. It's awesome.

[Kenji]

Okay. Seen all but three pieces of Rozen Maiden. I take back every mean thing I've ever mumbled about Peach Pit due to DearS. This is actually damned amazing. Japan needs to pull the stick out their ass and let those girls finish this series--only good things can result.

*Preorders.*

[Shin ATproof]

1.- Guyz, is buyDVD a reliable site? I wanna buy a brick boxset from there.

Never bought from them. Most of my online Anime purchases come from rightstuf.com. Their specials and service have been excellent so I really haven't bothered with anywhere else.
"Brick boxset"? As in the "Berserk Complete Collection Brick"?
Couple of days ago rightstuf had a special sale of that thing for about $50-60. Dunno if its still there but if it isn't and the money isn't burning a hole in your pocket, wait till they get a sale on Media Blasters stuff, they usually knock off like 40%.

2.- Is it me, or no one cares about Les Miserables? :(
Like to check it out but there have been other shows that have been eating up my harddrive space. How is it?

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

Les Miserables is a "you don't need fucking big guns, giant robots, lolicon shit, tits, fanservice, stupid randomness, or even pseudo-mind-fuck to be good" case, like Nadja (watched it on Cartoon Network) or, being more old-school, Remy :smalltran

Brick I wanna buy is Ai Yori Aoshi Brickset, which includes both seasons, with their respective extras and shit... for 42 dollars.


Oh, also waiting for lol Knights of Zodiac Hades Saga: Inferno to be released here. I already have the 5 Sanctuary DVDs... and seriously, fuck its original japanese voice acting. With some exceptions (Dohko :bigtran:, Shion, Muu), all the chars speak like shit. Heck, I couldn't even stand Seiya's "RYUSEIKSANDKJSAHDJAGH", Shun's "ZOMG LOOK I'M A HOMO" and Saga's "I CAN'T SAY SHIT" voices.

[blockhead]

Okay. Seen all but three pieces of Rozen Maiden. I take back every mean thing I've ever mumbled about Peach Pit due to DearS. This is actually damned amazing. Japan needs to pull the stick out their ass and let those girls finish this series--only good things can result.

*Preorders.*

I finally caved in and started watching this too, after seeing it pop up all over 4chan all the time for like the last year. I'm about halfway through Traumend at the moment.

It's stupid, but strangely addictive, and the serious moments are made all the more touching because they stand out so much. I approve.

Oh hey, Geneon liscenced it! I might have to buy it too. :3

[Mr. Pointy]

Moonlight Mile is quite cool. Sort of like Planetes, but bigger in scope. Also has tits and fucking. It's very dry and the character designs are not pretty, but it's a good show if you like more thoughtful anime.

Claymore is kind of blah, but strangely watchable. I think it will have a plot worth a damn, but right now it's just Clare killing shit.

Lucky Star is strangely amusing. 1st ep was shit, next 2 were funny-ish. It's addicting.

iDOLM@STER Xenoglossia could be good in a Mai-Hime/Eva lovechild kind of way. Ep3 was lacking though.

[ritalman]

Erf I think I don't understand Lucky Star then. I found ep1 to be the funniest, ep2 was nice but I didn't lol'd once during ep3...

:/

[Shin ATproof]

Claymore is kind of blah, but strangely watchable. I think it will have a plot worth a damn, but right now it's just Clare killing shit.

Lucky Star is strangely amusing. 1st ep was shit, next 2 were funny-ish. It's addicting.

iDOLM@STER Xenoglossia could be good in a Mai-Hime/Eva lovechild kind of way. Ep3 was lacking though.

I feel that Claymore is basically Berserk with chicks and instead of the main character being hunted, they do the hunting.

Lucky Star is currently my favorite new comedy of the year. I love everything about it.

I also get a Mai Hime vibe watching iDOLM@STER Xenoglossia...I still kinda wish they just did an Anime based on the game...but eh, its got giant robots so I'm not complaining.

In semi-related news:
Y'all should check out Heroic Age its a rather interesting sci-fi series. How can I explain it...its like they took Tarzan, put him in space and a protoculture-ish race raised him. Then you have an intergalactic war between humans and aliens and Tarzan is the last hope for humanity. The reason? He can turn into a giant monster that rapes the badguys. Its a rather interesting story, great animation, decent helping of real-type robots and mysticism. Check it out guys!

[Shin ATproof]

Gaogaigar Hits Hiatus (11:01 AM EDT): Over the weekend, a post showed up at Toon Zone that indicated that NYAV Post was done with dub work on Gaogaigar. In contacting Media Blasters about it, we've learned that the series will be going on hiatus after the 06/05/2007 release of Gaogaigar Vol. #5 (of 10). Their Voltron project is simply taking up the bulk of their time and Gaogaigar is taking a back seat during it. Release dates for subsequent volumes will be coming at a later date but they did indicate that at this time the decision regarding the English language dub has not been determined.

...
So apparently Media Blasters thinks GoLion/Voltron > GaoGaiGar.
They need to realize that giant robot genre is not popular in America.
My question is:
Why bother acquiring a giant robot series like GaGaGa if they are not going to fully commit to the DVDs?
Not only is it being put on the backburner they may stop dubbing it all together! What the hell!? It was a pretty good dub, even if it had quite a few US Yugioh voices.

I freak'n bought all 4 current GaGaGa DVDs when they came out, I haven't even watched all of them but I HAD to have all of them because its my favorite super robot series. The only reason GoLion/Voltron will potentially sell better than GaGaGa is because Media Blasters is banking on the fact that guys like me who grew up watching the show will undoubtedly buy a proper release of the series and that is primarily due to nostalgia and little else. Its the same deal with Harmony Gold and Macross/Robotech.

Media Blasters is working on two shows that are primarily aimed towards a minority of US Anime fans. I'm in the that minority because I can actually remember watching Anime from the 80s because I was a child of the early 80s. I don't mind watching Anime from the 80's and 70's. However, that is very unusual...I recall a representative from ADV last year at an AX panel bluntly stated "It is hard to sell an Anime series from say, the 80s' because we've learned that the majority of fans think that Anime from before 2002 is "old" and most people don't normally buy old shows." There is a reason GaoGaiGar isn't selling and won't sell as well as GoLion/Voltron. 1)Its "old" and 2)It doesn't have a nostalgia factor that boosts sales.

What my problem with Media Blasters is that this decision has made them untrustworthy. What is the point on buying half a series with only half of the production value? If the last half of the DVDs are sub-only (which I don't mind since I can watch the whole thing raw) its not like its a remaster so I'm basically just buying what I've already seen before on TV or fansubs...oh but now I'm paying for it! GREAT! Which brings me to another point: I'm also a part of another minority in the Anime community because I actually love to buy my Anime when it become available in my native country. However, when companies like Media Blasters and ADV pull shit like this, its no wonder the Anime industry is considered a failing market; those that actually buy their Anime get screwed with brick&mortar traps.

FUCK!

[Cherrn]

Does anyone know if the Monster anime will ever get a US release? I tried searching for any news, but it's quite difficult to find anything.

No one? :(

[Shin ATproof]

Well since Viz owns the rights to the manga, maybe they'll acquire the rights to the anime. I'd wait for an announcement at a big Con this year.

[stone05]

...
So apparently Media Blasters thinks GoLion/Voltron > GaoGaiGar.
They need to realize that giant robot genre is not popular in America.
My question is:
Why bother acquiring a giant robot series like GaGaGa if they are not going to fully commit to the DVDs?
Not only is it being put on the backburner they may stop dubbing it all together! What the hell!? It was a pretty good dub, even if it had quite a few US Yugioh voices.

I freak'n bought all 4 current GaGaGa DVDs when they came out, I haven't even watched all of them but I HAD to have all of them because its my favorite super robot series. The only reason GoLion/Voltron will potentially sell better than GaGaGa is because Media Blasters is banking on the fact that guys like me who grew up watching the show will undoubtedly buy a proper release of the series and that is primarily due to nostalgia and little else. Its the same deal with Harmony Gold and Macross/Robotech.

Media Blasters is working on two shows that are primarily aimed towards a minority of US Anime fans. I'm in the that minority because I can actually remember watching Anime from the 80s because I was a child of the early 80s. I don't mind watching Anime from the 80's and 70's. However, that is very unusual...I recall a representative from ADV last year at an AX panel bluntly stated "It is hard to sell an Anime series from say, the 80s' because we've learned that the majority of fans think that Anime from before 2002 is "old" and most people don't normally buy old shows." There is a reason GaoGaiGar isn't selling and won't sell as well as GoLion/Voltron. 1)Its "old" and 2)It doesn't have a nostalgia factor that boosts sales.

What my problem with Media Blasters is that this decision has made them untrustworthy. What is the point on buying half a series with only half of the production value? If the last half of the DVDs are sub-only (which I don't mind since I can watch the whole thing raw) its not like its a remaster so I'm basically just buying what I've already seen before on TV or fansubs...oh but now I'm paying for it! GREAT! Which brings me to another point: I'm also a part of another minority in the Anime community because I actually love to buy my Anime when it become available in my native country. However, when companies like Media Blasters and ADV pull shit like this, its no wonder the Anime industry is considered a failing market; those that actually buy their Anime get screwed with brick&mortar traps.

FUCK!

Pretty sums up why I don't touch ADV manga. I would hate to get into a series and find out that it wasn't profitable enough to continue. Obviously, business wise it is understander able to stop money losing projects but it sort of puts potential readers. Funimation's Tsukuyomi (dvds) is great so far. Basically contains the dvd transfer which fixed at lot of the problems with broadcast art. 3 postcards by the original artist. Just a solid package overall. Oh and 4-5 episodes per disc.

[Rad McAwesome]

No one? :(

Well if it never gets released you will at least get to enjoy the US made live action movie set for 2009 (http://imdb.com/title/tt0469469/)!

[Kei]

Theres now the rumor floating around that GGG will continue, but without any dub track. I am fine with this. The only dub voices I cared for were Taiga's and Guy's. I also hope that GGG does good enough for them to do FINAL. I'd love to have good quality copies of that.

[ninjuichi]

I'll be fine with that if the price drops.

[Shin ATproof]

Anyone else watching Hayate the Combat Butler!? Really funny show, I only read a bit of the manga but its every bit as funny...no...let me take that back, its funnier than the manga! Nobody told me that Norio Wakamoto worked on the show! He's once again doing narration work and its bloody marvelous. He's like a sarcastic god telling a story. On a similar note, the voice work is really topnotch. Especially Rie Kugimiya, I love her work too. Its going to be a busy season for her since she's doing this and the second season of Zero no Tsukaima (WA! LOVE! LOVE!).

[Shin ATproof]

I also hope that GGG does good enough for them to do FINAL. I'd love to have good quality copies of that.
I'll be fine with that if the price drops.
Knowing the problems facing GaGaGa right now, my hopes of US release of Final (especially GGGFinal) start to fade.
Seriously though, I really hope that if the dub track is dropped that does mean there will be a pricedrop. Its not like the DVDs are remastered or anything since there are visible flaws in the footage because its a pretty old series. So if they do drop half of the production it will also affect the price accordingly.

I just wish that for once a US distributor would fully commit to releasing a favorite series of mine. ADV fucked up with Saint Seiya and Dunbine, Bandai with First and Zeta and Manga with Fist of the Northstar.

[Kenji]

...
They need to realize that giant robot genre is not popular in America.


Thousands of nostalgic Raideen and millions of SEED fangirls say otherwise.

[Hiryu no Ken]

I'm sure those SEED fangirls are watching for the intense robot battles and look for other shows based on that factor.

[bontakun]

Anyone else watching Hayate the Combat Butler!? Really funny show, I only read a bit of the manga but its every bit as funny...no...let me take that back, its funnier than the manga! Nobody told me that Norio Wakamoto worked on the show! He's once again doing narration work and its bloody marvelous. He's like a sarcastic god telling a story. On a similar note, the voice work is really topnotch. Especially Rie Kugimiya, I love her work too. Its going to be a busy season for her since she's doing this and the second season of Zero no Tsukaima (WA! LOVE! LOVE!).

Yep I do.Jurota Kosugi also voices Tama the tiger so both Nobunaga's are in one anime lol.

[blockhead]

So I just finished watching Toki o Kakeru Shōjo (The Girl Who Leapt Through Time), and it's a pretty awesome movie. Great animation and music, and a really charming story. After I finished I got that warm and fuzzy feeling I usually get from watching Miyazaki films, except this time there weren't any epic wars or huge monsters or crazy stuff like that involved. I highly recommend it!

Here's what it's about:
Makoto Konno, a girl attending high school in Tokyo's shitamachi, gains the power to go back in time and re-do things (the time-leap) when she gets involved in an accident at a train crossing one day.

A little bewildered with her new powers at first, Makoto uses them extravagantly to not be late and get perfect grades on tests, but soon things begin to turn bad as she discovers how her actions adversely affect others.

There's a torrent of it here (http://sinbios.org/Toki%20wo%20Kakeru%20Shoujo[H264%20768x416%20AC3%205.1ch%20DualAudio%20SubEng].mkv.torrent), if anyone's interested.

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

I just wish that for once a US distributor would fully commit to releasing a favorite series of mine. ADV fucked up with Saint Seiya
How would they fuck up lol Knights of Zodiac? :smalltran

[Langknow]

Been watching Romeo X Juliet, Gonzo's adaptation of Whilliam Shakespears work. I can't believe they spelled his name wrong in the first 4 episodes. You'd think they check , especially since it's a official, or maybe they did it on purpose ...

Anyways, it's pretty good, and actually I like it. The opening song is pretty good it's the first ever You Raise Me Up in japanese ...

[Kei]

Gurren-Lagann is still awesome and hot-blooded.

[ninjuichi]

If only AIA would release the latest episodes.
I want to get Kamina but my computer sucks at playing hi-def stuff. Does anon release a standard definition version?

[Rad McAwesome]

Been watching Romeo X Juliet, Gonzo's adaptation of Whilliam Shakespears work. I can't believe they spelled his name wrong in the first 4 episodes. You'd think they check , especially since it's a official, or maybe they did it on purpose ...

hahahahahahahaha

[Kei]

If only AIA would release the latest episodes.
I want to get Kamina but my computer sucks at playing hi-def stuff. Does anon release a standard definition version?


Honestly, after the debacle with the first few episodes, Nyoro~n got on the ball and started doing some decent subs. You can always try them. They're pretty fast about it too. I haven't tried Anon subs yet.

[ninjuichi]

Heh, just as I check TT, AIA posts episode five. I'll check out Nyoro~n though. Thanks.

[Rad McAwesome]

nyoro~n

[stone05]

Kamina does release a standard definition as well.

[Shin ATproof]

How would they fuck up lol Knights of Zodiac? :smalltran

Hey, ADV did a really good job with their unedited versions of Saint Seiya. How they managed to fuck up the domestic release was only acquiring 60 episodes (why only get 60 from series with over 100 episodes?) of the series which stops 13 episodes short of the Sanctuary Saga. Then ADV makes the excuse that Toei isn't allowing them to license the remaining episodes.

Honestly, after the debacle with the first few episodes, Nyoro~n got on the ball and started doing some decent subs. You can always try them. They're pretty fast about it too. I haven't tried Anon subs yet.

The best thing I can say about Nyoro~n is that they do decent speedsubs. They are not my favorite group doing the series but because they do it fast and on a formats that don't stress out my over-the-hill computer, I go with them.

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

Hey, ADV did a really good job with their unedited versions of Saint Seiya. How they managed to fuck up the domestic release was only acquiring 60 episodes (why only get 60 from series with over 100 episodes?) of the series which stops 13 episodes short of the Sanctuary Saga. Then ADV makes the excuse that Toei isn't allowing them to license the remaining episodes.
Because US doesn't care about lol Knights of Zodiac, like Mexico and LA does.

And what the fucking hell do you mean with edited and uncensored? In what kind of sad horrible alternate universe do you live D:? Coz I watched that shit totally uncensored when I was like... 9 or 8 years old D: And I still remember shit like:

You evil Shiryu! You burned my hand!

I'm a divine being, from heavens to hell and viceversa.

Aioria, brother, how could you dare to turn your fist against Athena? You seem like you can't tell the difference between good and evil! And do you call yourself a golden knight? You're such an idiot!


And yes, I know the chars from that show as "knights". The "saint" term always sounded SO gay and not appropiate for FUCKING GUYS WITH ARMORS.

But yeah, the US can accept crap like DBZ but they refuse SUPERIOR stuff like SS / KoZ? |:


*hugs his Hades DVDs*

[Shin ATproof]

Because US doesn't care about lol Knights of Zodiac, like Mexico and LA does.

Well from the argument ADV is making, the unedited DVDs were selling; they're making the argument that Toei won't let them have any more episodes.

And what the fucking hell do you mean with edited and uncensored? In what kind of sad horrible alternate universe do you live D:?

The crap from DiC was censored and butchered. ADV released unedited versions of the Anime.

Coz I watched that shit totally uncensored when I was like... 9 or 8 years old
[...]
And yes, I know the chars from that show as "knights". The "saint" term always sounded SO gay and not appropiate for FUCKING GUYS WITH ARMORS.

But yeah, the US can accept crap like DBZ but they refuse SUPERIOR stuff like SS / KoZ?

Tangent?

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

No, I simply stated that the US fails at appreciating Seiya & Co. D:

Specially because the fucking thing was broadcasted totally uncensored in other countries D: And with a very awesome (in terms of shittiness) new intro :smalltran

I did hear about the show being censored in the US and I was like lol.


And if your first statement was true, how do you explain that ALL the seasons were already released here in DVD, in special metallic box cases resembling the boxes of the armors with their respective symbols (pegasus, dragon, cygnus, andromeda, phoenix and Athena) while the US doesn't get any more of that shit? Heck, it seems we're getting Overture to the Sacred Saga and Hades: Inferno before the year ends (Hades Sanctuary is already available).

Most of my friends from the US told me KoZ / SS is a failure in the US :(

[Hiryu no Ken]

Toei is letting companies in countries where Saint Seiya was successful (and thus has the nostalgia to back it up) release kickass DVDs, sure, but Shin is talking about the US specifically. This is the reason ADV has given us as to why they haven't acquired the rest - true or not, it's pretty much all we have to go by. I'm willing to give ADV the benefit of the doubt and take their word for it, though, if only because they've always been cool about releasing old anime that nobody else touches (Megazone, Area 88, Shadow Skill, Hakugei, etc). I believe this was also around the time that Toei started doing their own DVD releases directly in the US market, so it makes sense that they'd want to sit on one of their major franchises (regardless of whether or not it's actually major here). Of course, Toei's own North American releases sucked in terms of DVD quality (see: Air Master, Slam Dunk, etc) and they're back to licensing out their stuff to other groups, but it's impossible for us to say whether or not ADV has tried again since then or if Toei is still being silly about it or what.

I don't think anyone's denying that there's certainly less appreciation for Saint Seiya over here. When it finally started airing over here, it was a few years too late and being handled by DiC, of all companies. With that in mind, it's pretty damn good ADV got as much out as they did on uncut DVD.

The manga is still coming out, though, and that's great. Once Viz starts publishing something these days, there's no stopping them. :o

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

I'd be happy about the manga if Viz' edition didn't suck ballz :( At least I didn't like it. Specially because of that horrible translation.

Now that I think about it, in which episode did ADV get stuck? A bit before the Golden Knights arc? If that's so, then that's... fuck :( Then that means you still don't get the second best SS TV arc, Asgard (and fuck all people who dismiss it because "lol filler"... filler and whatever you want, but it's SUPERIOR to Poseidon arc).

[El Fuerte's #1 Fan]

Just found a youtube video of the edited version of SS... :( WHAT THE FUCK DID THEY DO WITH THE MUSIC?

[ninjuichi]

Does anyone have any of those collages that show the shows that will be playing during the summer/spring season? Specifically I'm looking for any from last year (or this spring.)

I'm just looking for some anime to watch, and I figured that'd be the best way to find some.

[Utils]

ADV sent me this link to free episode one. I don't know if cookies are at work so I'll link to the ADV page and you can follow the breadcrumbs from there.

http://www.advfilms.com/newsletter/200705/amgign/index.html

[stone05]

I only have the spring 2007 torrent still on my desktop. Most of which are on youtube anyway.

http://www.andrewlb.com/fansub/pukiwiki.php?Spring%202006

This is what I use to see what is coming up. And more importantly as someone who doesn't speak Japanese, which titles are probably going to get fansubbed.

[Viewtiful]

KAMINAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Gurren Lagann made me emo.

[Shin ATproof]

Don't be sad. Now we'll see how Simon grows up and becomes Captain GARlock

[Viewtiful]

The great part about him is that he made himself seem invincible, and everyone was inclined to believe him.

[ninjuichi]

Does anyone know where I can find the Haruhi OST? With the BGM and stuff?

[Kei]

Don't be sad. Now we'll see how Simon grows up and becomes Captain GARlock


And now, an interlude of Simon being completely batshit insane.


I like it!

[Shin ATproof]

Does anyone know where I can find the Haruhi OST? With the BGM and stuff?

Have you tried boxtorrents.com?
I downloaded a pack long time ago, not sure if it has all the soundtracks but I'm pretty sure it was most of them.

And now, an interlude of Simon being completely batshit insane.


I like it!

OH~!
I've had the video for some time now. I have to hang up Odin Sphere to watch it!

[Hit Parade]

Watched the first episode of Skull Man. It was okay. Skull Man's VA sounds satisfyingly dark. Guess I'll watch the next one tonight after work.

[TODE]

Is The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya any good?

[Vincent]

TMoHS is a good show with plenty of genuinely funny moments, and much of the humor is easy to understand. Though, I'd recommend that you watch the episodes in the order they were aired (they should already be set up that way depending on where you've downloaded obtained them from) to get the most enjoyment out of it. The episodes will be out of chronological order when watching them in that fashion, but you shouldn't have trouble putting everything together towards the end.

Also, Tsuruya is great.

[TODE]

It seems that for the English dub they got Wendee "I'm in every American dub since Bebop" Lee for Haruhi... man I get tired of hearing her.

[Frankie Foster]

I'd recommend that you watch the episodes in the order they were aired (they should already be set up that way depending on where you've downloaded obtained them from) to get the most enjoyment out of it. The episodes will be out of chronological order when watching them in that fashion, but you shouldn't have trouble putting everything together towards the end.

That just reeks of bull and shit. Watching shows out of order is just... gah! :wut: :mad:

[blockhead]

It seems that for the English dub they got Wendee "I'm in every American dub since Bebop" Lee for Haruhi... man I get tired of hearing her.

Steve Blum and Wendee Lee are the reason I don't watch dubs anymore. :(

Anyway, I'll second the recommendation for MoHS, if you haven't picked it up already. It's a pretty interesting show, and Japan/4chan went totally crazy over it while it was airing.

That just reeks of bull and shit. Watching shows out of order is just... gah! :wut: :mad:

nm u

[Vincent]

That just reeks of bull and shit. Watching shows out of order is just... gah! :wut: :mad:
...The way this particular show was presented when it first aired? Shit man, it's not just my recommendation, that's the order preferred by a majority of people who have seen the show from beginning to end.

I haven't heard the dub yet, but I am curious to know what's been done with that "God knows..." song.

[Frankie Foster]

Hopefully, it's been left untouched. I've long gotten used to English dialogue and Japanese singing side by side, and it should stay that way.

And I still can't wrap my head around the chaotic episode order. Why did they do it like that, and why do people like it? Maybe I should start watching other anime in a similar fashion: Middle first, ending somewhere in the middle, middle last, beginning somewhere stuffed in there :S

[TODE]

Anyway, I'll second the recommendation for MoHS, if you haven't picked it up already. It's a pretty interesting show, and Japan/4chan went totally crazy over it while it was airing.What's the hook? I've seen the neat little dance song over on Youtube (some fan put up a decent English version of it, too). Is it like Azumanga Daioh?

[Shin ATproof]

Is it like AzuDai? Not really...it does have a school setting and over half of the material in the series is comedic, which is a formula that automatically makes it popular in Japan.

I find the series to be great because of the clever use in nonlinear narration of the story (the episodes were aired in an anachronic order)*. Its a drama/slice of life series and that seamlessly inserted popculture references for comedy touched with a generous amount of symbolism. To me, it managed to keep the pacing of the series interesting from start to finish. There really isn't a series quite it, so its worth a look.

*it symbolizes Haruhi's chaotic mind...there is a reason for that.

[blockhead]

What's the hook? I've seen the neat little dance song over on Youtube (some fan put up a decent English version of it, too). Is it like Azumanga Daioh?

Not at all, really.

It's mostly a slice of life comedy, but there are some fantasy/scifi elements that come into play a few episodes into the show. There really aren't any other shows out right now you could compare it to.

If the DVD's are in chronological order instead of broadcast order, as I've heard, I'd actually recommend d/ling the series instead. The story wouldn't suffer much from being in the proper order, but it's fun trying to piece everything together as you go along.

[Shin ATproof]

I heard the special edition sets have an extra DVD for those who want to see the series in its original broadcast order (subtitles only).

[TODE]

I checked Amazon.com and it looks like it they just come with music CDs, a series box, and cosplay stuff, among other things.

1-SE is like 65 bucks 0_o

[Shin ATproof]

Apparently the original broadcast DVDs will start with the second special edition set; it will be 5 episodes English subs only.
IIRC all the Haruhi DVDs (that includes Japan) have the episodes in chronological order. What makes the US "special edition" so special (beyond the cool case, Music CDs and various collectable junk) is that from Vol.2 and on they'll include DVDs of the original broadcast. Depending on where you buy your Anime, the Vol.1 SE should be about $60 and Vol.2 around $50-60. I assume later volumes should be around the same price as Vol.2. This will be the first time in nearly 7 years I'll actually buy Bandai DVDs without a sale/coupon.

As others like myself have mentioned, its required that you see the series in its original broadcast format. A good example is how the the first episode that aired symbolized and foreshadowed later events and characters in the story and basically explains why the episodes are supposed to be anachronic.

[Vic Viper]

I checked Amazon.com and it looks like it they just come with music CDs, a series box, and cosplay stuff, among other things.

1-SE is like 65 bucks 0_o

Its 50 bucks at Best Buy.

Also, are sub only DVDs usually this expensive:

DVD 1 (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/releases.php?id=8890)
DVD 2 (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/releases.php?id=8891)
DVD 3 (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/releases.php?id=8892)
DVD 4 (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/releases.php?id=8893)

I think Bandai should of wait till Galaxy Angel X got done dubbing before releasing Galaxy Angel Rune.

[blockhead]

I don't know about the average price of a subs-only release (on account of nobody makes them anymore), but Honneamise overprices the shit out of everything they release.

Screw them for getting the rights to Gunbuster when some other studio had supposedly liscenced it. I'm not paying $60+ for a three episode series. :/

[Shin ATproof]

Actually, wasn't Gunbuster a 6 episode series? Also IIRC Honneamise is basically Bandai visual, therefore it explains the high price. Call me crazy but I'd willingly pay $60 for remastered Aim for the Top! on DVD...

[Hiryu no Ken]

when some other studio had supposedly liscenced it
I'm assuming you mean Manga Entertainment, who had the rights before? They sat on it for years and did nothing with the license, so fuck them.

As for Bandai Visual's pricing, for the Gunbuster set, it actually makes some kind of sense, as it's a fuck-all absolute top notch release. Galaxy Angel Rune, however, is the result of bizarre Japanese interpretation of what US anime fans want and desperation to make more from increasingly expensive productions. You might be glad to know, however, that fans have brought this to the attention of Bandai Visual USA's CEO directly. (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-04-10/fans-confront-bandai-visual-about-pricing) Whether or not that makes a difference, I guess we'll see - surely the sales figures will say something if that didn't get through.

[TODE]

Screw them for getting the rights to Gunbuster when some other studio had supposedly liscenced it. I'm not paying $60+ for a three episode series. :/GB was 6 eps, the packaging is REALLY nice, and I found it for under $40. And you can't complain about it not having a dub because you don't even watch dubs :p

I have Gunbuster 2 (Diebuster) vol.1 which I found for $30 and that's an hour long. I figure that it's what I paid for volumes of FLCL (which shares staff with G2) so I'm okay with it.

[ninjuichi]

But FLCL had a (well done) dub, and the extra insert (assuming you bought it when it first came out.) with the manga from the 1st and last episode, and other stuff.

[blockhead]

GB was 6 eps, the packaging is REALLY nice, and I found it for under $40. And you can't complain about it not having a dub because you don't even watch dubs :p

There isn't anyone around here selling it at that kind of price. :(

I have Gunbuster 2 (Diebuster) vol.1 which I found for $30 and that's an hour long. I figure that it's what I paid for volumes of FLCL (which shares staff with G2) so I'm okay with it.

Eh, I dunno. Nowadays most anime DVD's offer 4-5 episodes a disc for $20-30. I'm already finicky enough about buying anime as it is; I'm not too keen on the idea of paying even more for less.

[Kei]

I love this show so goddamned much.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y89/kei_neko/1181433201642.jpg

[Shin ATproof]

LOL
Tengen Top o Nerae! Gurren Lagann

Yeah, this show is awesome.

[Onimaru]

its way too good
i mean gainax always has strong showings but they usually gets all retarded it at some point

I'M NOT CONVINCED IT WON'T SELF DESTRUCT EVENTUALLY

YOU CAN'T FOOL ME WITH ALL YOUR AWESOME, YOU STUPID SHOW

[Shin ATproof]

At this point, I don't see how GuLa can truly fail unless Gainax manages to take the Eva route with the story instead of the traditional route, which is what makes this series so enjoyable.

We're at like episode 11 and its filled with almost nothing but win. Awesome gattai action, crazy super attacks (Giga Drill Breaker is like the new Goldion Hammer), Kamina, GAR Simon, Yoko (My wife), Nia (love!), Noboyuki Himayama (greatest VA for any super robot series)...this is easily my favorite Super robot show since Godannar. The only way this can get better is if GARlock Simon really does take on the whole universe and win.

[Zazzarius]

i best not forget to remind all you guys to catch Solid State Society tonight on Sci-Fi (11pm EST)

i missed Sci-Fi's anime line up

[Izanami]

I think I'll keep my anime watching to a minimum now. I can't watch 63249032528425 things at once like most people can.

Started watching Claymore and Death Note will be finished soon, so I'll be looking to replace that void when it finishes. There haven't been too many bad releases so far I think...so I have quite a choice.

[Vincent]

I think I'll keep my anime watching to a minimum now. I can't watch 63249032528425 things at once like most people can.
I know what you mean. Until recently, I had around 25 GB of Anime stored on my HD. Some old series (G Gundam, Hokuto no Ken, Nadesico) some new series (Lucky Star and Muteki Kanban Musume) and the two Golgo 13 movies that I thought I could completely watch by the end of May.

Out of all of that, those two movies and MKM were the only ones that watched. I ended up stalling in the middle of HnK, deleted G Gundam when I wasn't even halfway through (seen it before, anyway), and I've still got Nadesico to actually start & Hellsing Ultimate 3 to watch.

Never again will I attempt watching so much at one time. I have the tendency to place focus on one, steadily care less about the others, and when it's time to watch a different series/set of movies, I can't find the urge to go through with it. :/
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Anyway, I'll probably track down Death Note & Claymore somewhere down the line, but in the meantime I'm sticking with Wangan Midnight & Lucky Star. Wangan Midnight is centered around highway racing and is produced by OB Planning, the same studio behind Initial D, so I've got high expectations for that. Lucky Star is as cute and as random as you've heard from anyone, but it's hearing Bitter Akira at the end of every episode that seals the deal for me. Devil May Cry 01 seems to be subbed (apparently not that well), so I might check that out as well.