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Robazoid
05/27/18 6:06:10 PM
#301:


I just finished watching Wandering Son. I was impressed at how it explored its subject matter with such finesse. Even beyond that, though, the characters and slice-of-life moments were all pretty good on their own too. I've since read more about what was in the manga and it would've been nice if this was a more complete adaptation (my imagination for a lot of stuff that wasn't covered makes it seem great) but I'm still glad I watched this.
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swordz9
05/27/18 6:21:32 PM
#302:


Oh my god this Shigechi character looks so weird.
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swordz9
05/27/18 7:03:22 PM
#303:


I sure am glad to be done with Shigechi
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KokoroAkechi
05/27/18 7:07:21 PM
#304:


~Midway thoughts on everything I'm still watching.

Uma Musume: Pretty Derby
This is fine for what it is but it doesn't really make it as a sports type show and also doesn't make it as like a cute girl type show either. There's nothing really bad about it but I find it hard to root for anyone except like "she's the main character" or something. A show I don't regret watching but one where I probably could have lived without.

Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi
I really like this show right now. It's kind of a cross between Natsume's book of friends and Kamisama Kiss in terms of like the feel of the show. It has the kind of same easy going feeling as Natsume, but with some of the more the dramatic flair Kamisama Kiss had. It's unfortunately (or fortunately depending on your point of view) not a romance and instead focuses on how Aoi tries to solve problems using her cooking... basically. Really glad this one barely snuck by the one episode drop.

Comic Girls
Kind of mixed on this one. I mean I really have to compare this to like New Game with maybe some Slow Start or Hinako Note tossed in there. While I like the characters, I don't feel like their interactions are nearly as good as they are in Slow Start. And the overall "drawing comics thing" is not nearly as good as how they handle Aoba trying to be a game artist. I don't think this is a bad show by any means but this is a pretty cluttered genre and much better offerings have aired with stronger showings in any given niche. This is like "pretty good" in all areas in a genre that really needs to excel at something to stand out.

Megalo Box
Stylistically this is one of the best looking shows of the season. Maybe not best looking because we have some pretty big hitters in that department, but it's close. The music is wonderful and you can't help but get behind an underdog. I think my complaint would be how they just introduced a certain character in the middle of the show but we'll see how things develop. This remains to be the best new IP that has aired this season.

Hinamatsuri
This is the best comedy of the season. I find that how the show plays off each characters personal flaws for the comedy is pretty good.

Amanchu! Advance
I really like this for the atmosphere and I think Pikari is a fun character. However, some of the recent episodes have been... weird where it like feels like a different show.

My Hero Academia S3
I think that this show got off to a slower start than it really needed to, I don't think that would be much of an issue most of the time but this season is packed with great shows. Right now though the show is really starting to come into its own. I am getting somewhat annoyed at Deku though as he seems to be going through shounen main character syndrome for way too long.

Gun Gale Online
I think the gun play segments and the overall character of Llenn and such is great. The narrative of how she finds the game as an outlet, while simple, is important imo. Now, as for like Pitoh and how she factors in. When I went into it without stakes I was like "I'm not sure just winning an online game tournament is enough" and then I get the thing with Pitoh and it's like "this is dumb" but in a way I do feel like the show needs something like it. I wish it was like implemented into the show better. This is actually probably a 12 episode issue more than anything else. I still would not be surprised if like a Pitoh backstory episode is shown.
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KokoroAkechi
05/27/18 7:07:30 PM
#305:


Food Wars Season 3-2
IMO, the start of Shokugeki during the promotion exam arc is the best part of it until it like goes on forever. This is the only show where I have actively followed the manga. This is where Erina really starts to shine as best girl of the show.

Golden Kamuy
This is a pretty good show with some questionable animation choices. Sugimoto is a fucking badass though. However, I do find that there is seemingly very little progress being made to achieve their goals overall.

Steins;Gate 0
This is hands down the best show of the season. However, I will say that it's still lacking that like scifi/thriller thing that the original had going for it... so far. I guess they like kind of flipped how they were doing things because this version is clearly cashing in on emotional tugs early on because of viewer hindsight. A smart move. But now that we are veering into the meat of the series I think things are going to start to change.

Last Period
This show is pretty dumb. Like the show itself even knows how dumb it is. Still it's pretty entertaining. I like the Wiseman and how they appear doing their routine. I also like the ED.

Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory
Not much to say here except that this is a really good show. It looks great and I think it was worth the wait.

Hisone to Maso-tan
I don't quite like this as much as I did at the start. I think the whole thing with the dragon that stayed as a fighter was too drawn out and the entire thing about the general and the connection between the dragons and stuff is just so poorly put into the show, because it's like not. They just mention stuff like it in passing at the end of each episode.

High School DxD Hero
I think some of the non fight parts of this season have been very good. Rossweisse is like a top tier girl. But I do feel like the action fights have been kind of meh right now.

Grancrest Senki
On paper this is a pretty good story overall. Like it plays out similar to a dynasty warriors game or something. But in execution this is one of the most boring shows I'm watching. Everyone is basically cut down to their most basic parts which leaves any changes to be uncharacteristic and any real way for something to be exciting eliminated.

Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card
This is one of the best looking shows airing right now. A lot of the battles for the cards are pretty creative and the show is a nice break from all of these edgy magical girl shows that have been all the rage.

Darling in the FranXX
So right now I'm leaning towards this being a bad show. They just spent way too long on character development when they needed to be focusing on the bigger story elements. Not only that but the characters are not really that interesting (or likable) for that matter either. Action scenes are just okay and they don't even really spend a lot of time with world building. KLK had better characters with personalities you could attach it. Story was heavily integrated with character goals. The fights were better. Not only was the music better, but the use of the music too.
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swordz9
05/27/18 7:32:55 PM
#306:


I dunno how many episodes part 4 has, but I gotta be around halfway through it by now. Its been good, but I feel like part 2 and 3 are quite a bit better still
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Robazoid
05/27/18 7:40:44 PM
#307:


KokoroAkechi posted...
~Midway thoughts on everything I'm still watching.

I agree with most of your thoughts, especially about Amanchu (these last few episodes simply aren't Amanchu) and Last Period (it's so dumb but in the best way). I'm also glad someone feels mostly the same way about FranXX being bad as I do. Maybe I should watch KLK and see if I like it too.
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ShatteredElysium
05/27/18 8:16:14 PM
#308:


Madoka was really enjoyable. I don't think it was shocking or anything but I don't think it was trying to be, it was pretty up front about it and the subversion of the trope was nice.

Sticking by Homura best girl and Kyubey was great too

The girlfriend enjoyed it too but I think I've shown her too many sad anime shows as she was a cynic about character motives from the very start. I also instantly looked up memes afterwards because obviously there's going to be a ton of troll ones for that show

Will probably watch the movies later this week
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GranzonEx
05/27/18 8:19:45 PM
#309:


Mami best meguca
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th3l3fty
05/27/18 8:20:24 PM
#310:


should watch Rebellion before looking up memes tbqh
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LapisLazuli
05/27/18 8:26:05 PM
#311:


Neverland chapter 32.

This is the shit I've been waiting for, lol.
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swordz9
05/27/18 9:03:11 PM
#312:


Oh only 39 episodes for part 4 and Ive seen 19 so Im just barely over halfway. Should be introducing another plot focus soon with whoever the big bad of this part is gonna be.
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swordz9
05/27/18 10:16:34 PM
#313:


Somehow I feel like stuff is being skipped. Like Yukako never named her stand and Koichi or Okuyasu used the name for it as if she had already named it and told them or something. Maybe it was like that in the manga too, but it was a detail that stood out. Maybe it will say in this next episode since its apparently a Yukako one
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Sceptilesolar
05/27/18 10:25:21 PM
#314:


You'll indeed be getting to the next plot element very soon, and I do think DiU really improves after that point.
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Reg
05/27/18 10:36:19 PM
#315:


swordz9 posted...
Somehow I feel like stuff is being skipped. Like Yukako never named her stand and Koichi or Okuyasu used the name for it as if she had already named it and told them or something. Maybe it was like that in the manga too, but it was a detail that stood out. Maybe it will say in this next episode since its apparently a Yukako one

Glancing through the manga, it looks like the same thing happened there.

The stand was named on one of the chapter title pages (Which also says that Josuke and Okuyasu figured that out while trying to help Koichi), but I don't see it ever actually named/called out in a chapter.

So nah that's just Araki being Araki or something
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Popcorn_Fairy
05/27/18 10:45:29 PM
#316:


As a massive JoJo fan, Araki forgets and isn't the most consistent. But it's all part of JoJo's charm.
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swordz9
05/27/18 11:05:14 PM
#317:


Some Stand users just surprise me in this series by not being what I expected at all. Think Ill stop for the night after I watch this 2-parter about a guy named Kira
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Popcorn_Fairy
05/27/18 11:25:32 PM
#318:


swordz9 posted...
after I watch this 2-parter about a guy named Kira


Awwwww yeah
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Tokoyami
05/27/18 11:27:32 PM
#319:


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Bane
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Tokoyami
05/27/18 11:27:52 PM
#320:


He just wants a quiet life you see
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swordz9
05/27/18 11:58:34 PM
#321:


Fuck I cant stop at a part like that. Guess Im watching more
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Popcorn_Fairy
05/28/18 12:07:08 AM
#322:


Kira is so great.
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Tokoyami
05/28/18 12:07:24 AM
#323:


Popcorn_Fairy posted...
Kira is so great.

One of the best
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Popcorn_Fairy
05/28/18 12:14:01 AM
#324:


A favorite of mine. One of the most fun antagonists in JoJo.

Although Funny Valentine from Part 7 is my favorite JoJo antagonist.
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LapisLazuli
05/28/18 12:37:30 AM
#325:


Kira is at worst the second best JoJo villain, with Part 7's being his rival.

Dojaaaaaaan~
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Mac Arrowny
05/28/18 12:54:22 AM
#326:


I like part 1 Dio a lot.

Roba: Wandering Son manga is basically three parts, with the manga adapting the second. The first part is my favorite. The third part isn't as good, IMO.

ShatteredElysium posted...

Will probably watch the movies later this week


Movie 1 and 2 are basically just recaps of the series. I wouldn't watch them unless you feel like rewatching the show. Movie 3 is a sequel though.
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swordz9
05/28/18 1:22:46 AM
#327:


Another weird thing is Kira asking Shigechi about all the Stand users and then later somehow knowing all of them even though Shigechi never told him on screen. Like he even knew what Aya could do with her Stand somehow. Doesnt bother me, but its just stuff I notice. Ended up watching way more than I planned to. Next episode is something about Janken Boy, but Im done for now
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Popcorn_Fairy
05/28/18 1:42:38 AM
#328:


swordz9 posted...
Next episode is something about Janken Boy, but Im done for now


Bad spot to call it. Fantastic Rohan episode it is.
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Bane_Of_Despair
05/28/18 1:51:02 AM
#329:


The best part about Rohan is how Araki says he isn't his favorite character but he totally is
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Robazoid
05/28/18 6:51:55 AM
#330:


I just finished Hanasaku Iroha (after going back to it since Granzon said the problems that originally made me drop it wouldn't linger for too long). I'm glad I finished it, too. A lot of parts still bothered me (Minko was always the absolute worst) but I'm enough of a fan for this type of story that it managed to pull me in regardless. Even though Ohana often got on my nerves by always charging forward despite never having a plan, it was still fun watching her find her place at that inn.
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swordz9
05/28/18 11:43:29 AM
#331:


I dunno who Id say is best part 4 character. None of them are really terrible, but Im not sure I love any of them yet either.
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Mac Arrowny
05/28/18 12:01:45 PM
#332:


Rohan definitely my favorite of the good guys.
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TexasZea
05/28/18 12:02:18 PM
#333:


Mac Arrowny posted...
Rohan definitely my favorite of the good guys.

this but kira is probably the best character imo
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Tokoyami
05/28/18 12:03:54 PM
#334:


TexasZea posted...
Mac Arrowny posted...
Rohan definitely my favorite of the good guys.

this but kira is probably the best character imo


Both of these
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GranzonEx
05/28/18 12:05:49 PM
#335:


Robazoid posted...
I just finished Hanasaku Iroha (after going back to it since Granzon said the problems that originally made me drop it wouldn't linger for too long). I'm glad I finished it, too. A lot of parts still bothered me (Minko was always the absolute worst) but I'm enough of a fan for this type of story that it managed to pull me in regardless. Even though Ohana often got on my nerves by always charging forward despite never having a plan, it was still fun watching her find her place at that inn.

yes Minko was a bitch

Ohana x Ko was infuriating at the end though
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swordz9
05/28/18 12:32:40 PM
#336:


Thoughts on some/most of the characters so far I guess

Josuke - hes pretty decent I guess. His power can be used in interesting ways, but he still sorta feels like hes just tagging along

Koichi - neat how his power keeps transforming and he feels like the actual main character.

Okuyasu - man this guy just doesnt get to really do anything. Still waiting for him to have an awesome moment. His best episode was him eating Tonios food.

Rohan - has a cool power, but I dont really think too much of him yet.

Joseph - still pretty funny and I guess now hes babysitting an invisible baby for who knows how long since he keeps showing up in the background with it every now and then

Jotaro - I feel like hes more likable in this than part 3 even though hes probably the same.

Kira - best villain of the part, but its not like he has any actual competition there. Hes weird as fuck and I havent really gotten to what makes him tick yet.

Yukako - lmao
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voltch
05/28/18 1:05:29 PM
#337:


LOGH - Ep 69

At this point a lot of the upcoming battles are foregone conclusions, but they've also built up solid reasoning explaining as to why this will happen. The Alliance fleet is about to get destroyed, but they have clearly shown for a few episodes that this is but a token resistance, while Yang's forces continue to grow. The Iselorhn capture is also something that's been shown as inevitable. There's been very few plot twists, mostly because the whole though process gets shown from both sides. The biggest twist so far being how the Alliance was defeated in the first place. But even then machinations were hinted at to protect the Kaiser from himself. Looks like Julian won't be the only young gun making a name for himself in the second half of this show. Katerose's role is starting to get built up and you need competent backup talent, since so many frontline guys die.

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pjbasis
05/28/18 2:15:38 PM
#338:


New Mashima series about black haired natsu and lucy
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pjbasis
05/28/18 2:20:42 PM
#339:


LapisLazuli posted...
Neverland chapter 32.

This is the shit I've been waiting for, lol.


look what just got an anime announced!
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Mac Arrowny
05/28/18 2:48:45 PM
#340:


I've always been interested in it due to the fun premise, so I went and read Pupa. It was...okay? The premise was good and the stuff based around that was generally entertaining. All the jokes and euphemisms about the sister eating her brother's meat were fun times (especially since the series somehow never implied any sexual attraction between the two). But other than the main two characters I wasn't really that interested in the cast. The dad is pretty annoying and sticks around way too long (quite often series like this would have characters like him killed in the second chapter or something, but this one...doesn't). There isn't much focus on the rest of the cast - Maria was pretty cool, but I think she would've benefited from more screentime. The writing and flow of the series wasn't that good. Things kinda felt unplanned sometimes. There was a pretty excellent plot twist at one point, but it wasn't delivered with the impact it should've had. Whole series kinda had the feeling of being amateurish. Wouldn't be surprised if it was her first manga.
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LapisLazuli
05/28/18 3:18:27 PM
#341:


pjbasis posted...
LapisLazuli posted...
Neverland chapter 32.

This is the shit I've been waiting for, lol.


look what just got an anime announced!


It got leaked a week or two ago which got me interested.

Caught up all the way to the new chapter from this morning and it's quite the excellent series.
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LapisLazuli
05/28/18 3:19:21 PM
#342:


Now you gotta watch Pupa Mac.

The show I have in last place for all time.
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NowItsAngeTime
05/28/18 3:23:19 PM
#343:


MyAnimelist is down what do I do with my life
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swordz9
05/28/18 3:29:16 PM
#344:


Janken Boy Ep- Kid was pretty annoying, but the janken fight was pretty fun. Rohans Stand effect is just cool to see every time.

Im An Alien Ep - this dude looks like an elf. XD Josuke and Okuyasu laughing at the prank then bailing. What a weird/fun episode. Man Josuke is almost a criminal >_>
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Mac Arrowny
05/28/18 3:30:03 PM
#345:


LapisLazuli posted...
Now you gotta watch Pupa Mac.

The show I have in last place for all time.


pretty sure I haven't heard a single positive thing about the adaptation
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GranzonEx
05/28/18 3:36:51 PM
#346:


NowItsAngeTime posted...
MyAnimelist is down what do I do with my life

I thought you don't use it as much as the alternatives

I've started slowly moving my list over to a google spreadsheet

no more getting bamboozled by shitty Japanese companies
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NowItsAngeTime
05/28/18 3:38:15 PM
#347:


I deck out my profile and change my favorites like every 1-2 months I pretty much have never moved away from MAL even if I've imported my lists to try other ones
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swordz9
05/28/18 3:55:43 PM
#348:


Ok you guys were right Rohan is the best good guy in this group
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swordz9
05/28/18 4:11:54 PM
#349:


Act 3 is pretty funny. Ok Master. Lets kill da ho. Beeeeeetch
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Popcorn_Fairy
05/28/18 4:13:28 PM
#350:


swordz9 posted...
Ok you guys were right Rohan is the best good guy in this group


Goddamn right he is. Rohan is the man.
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