Current Events > Anime and Other Stuff General v174: "Break it down!"

(+) Yeah! (+)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snW-5AHxYTA" data-time="&start=26

Seasonal Charts:

http://anichart.net/fall-2018

Image Galleries:

"Sexy anime girls" galleries (created/maintained by Mormaurd)
http://imgur.com/a/pBaod - NSFW, don't click in public

"Confused-looking anime girls with question marks above their heads" gallery (created/maintained by Calwyn)
http://imgur.com/a/C5btF

"Panicked-looking anime girls with alarmed expressions on their faces" gallery (created/maintained by Calwyn)
http://imgur.com/a/LBQGL

"Smug-looking anime girls with condescending looks on their faces" galleries (created/maintained by Calwyn) *UPDATED*
https://imgur.com/a/4fb55xW
https://imgur.com/a/jJGyx6h

"Amused-looking anime girls laughing at you" gallery (created/maintained by Calwyn)
https://imgur.com/a/4fiEC

Topic Reserve List:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y22zWBnoacLvLs-2aRZmRSrWAznWM9e5Tp-chi4YlWE/edit?usp=sharing

V174: Calwyn
V175: Popcorn_Fairy
V176: Tropicalwood
V177: Calwyn
V178: Juhanor
V179: Jeff AKA Snoopy
V180: Calwyn
V181:
V182: Juhanor
V183:
V184: Calwyn
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V187: Calwyn
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V190: Calwyn

Now, post anime girls who you would consider rebels... whether they're rebelling against family, authority, society, or if they're just telling the entire world to suck it.





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Pics later
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Poast.
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Goblin Slayer manga version artist just posted a new artwork to celebrate the anime's airing. Hmm...

https://twitter.com/kuroseP/status/1047790159427592192

Re: the brackets, I'd say everyone so far has picked more likely finalists than me. Good job people! I have high hopes for you all.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65SWesJjpq8" data-time="

They keep teasing Asta's transformation. I wanna see it already!
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Cromartie High is getting a "spinoff sequel" manga about the school's staff. By the original author. First chapter coming in November's issue of Shonen Magazine.

https://www.asahi.com/and_w/interest/entertainment/CORI2120881.html

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Are vidya games allowed under the umbrella "Other Stuff".
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Zombieland Saga is a masterpiece.
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The_Theorum posted...

Are vidya games allowed under the umbrella "Other Stuff".

I'd say yes as long as they at least have a small connection to anime or the Japanese style of games, which may or may not include anime-style character designs. So stuff like Monster Hunter, Soul Calibur, or Pokemon would be totally fine. Stuff like Call of Duty or Madden, not so much.
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I mean, there are American Football based anime, so discussing how they are similar and different from Madden....

.... hmmm
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Jeff AKA Snoopy posted...

I mean, there are American Football based anime, so discussing how they are similar and different from Madden....

.... hmmm

That's still making it related to anime in some way, which is the entire point of what I was saying.
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Calwings posted...

I'd say yes as long as they at least have a small connection to anime or the Japanese style of games, which may or may not include anime-style character designs. So stuff like Monster Hunter, Soul Calibur, or Pokemon would be totally fine. Stuff like Call of Duty or Madden, not so much.

Can I make a thread (V181) and have its theme be related to video games with anime/japanese art style?
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https://myanimelist.net/anime/37561/Akanesasu_Shoujo

Are any of you planning on watching, or already started, The Girl In Twilight? This show flew under my radar when I was looking at shows for this season, but an /a/ thread about it piqued my interest. I just want say that HOLY SHIT there was absolutely nothing about that MyAnimeList description that would lead me to expect something like this happening.

*spoilers in clip*
https://streamable.com/0mzwi

After watching the first episode, and that scene in particular, I'm in absolute shock. Between the girls ending up in an alternate world and the "other self" that Asuka meets in that world, I'm getting some serious Black Rock Shooter vibes from this show. I'm guessing the other four girls in the group will have "other selves" show up later. I went from not knowing this show existed to being hyped as fuck for the next episode within a span of 18 hours... this could be the "awesome but criminally underwatched" show of this season.

The_Theorum posted...

Calwings posted...

I'd say yes as long as they at least have a small connection to anime or the Japanese style of games, which may or may not include anime-style character designs. So stuff like Monster Hunter, Soul Calibur, or Pokemon would be totally fine. Stuff like Call of Duty or Madden, not so much.

Can I make a thread (V181) and have its theme be related to video games with anime/japanese art style?

Sure thing, I'll pencil you into that spot.
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Yeah I watched it on monday
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Spidey5 posted...

Yeah I watched it on monday

What did you think of it? Did you see the same similarity to Black Rock Shooter that I did?
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Calwings posted...

Sure thing, I'll pencil you into that spot.

Awesome! Many thanks.
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Zombieland saga is the best thing i've seen in ages.
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Calwings posted...

https://myanimelist.net/anime/37561/Akanesasu_Shoujo

Are any of you planning on watching, or already started, The Girl In Twilight? This show flew under my radar when I was looking at shows for this season, but an /a/ thread about it piqued my interest. I just want say that HOLY SHIT there was absolutely nothing about that MyAnimeList description that would lead me to expect something like this happening.

*spoilers in clip*
https://streamable.com/0mzwi

After watching the first episode, and that scene in particular, I'm in absolute shock. Between the girls ending up in an alternate world and the "other self" that Asuka meets in that world, I'm getting some serious Black Rock Shooter vibes from this show. I'm guessing the other four girls in the group will have "other selves" show up later. I went from not knowing this show existed to being hyped as fuck for the next episode within a span of 18 hours... this could be the "awesome but criminally underwatched" show of this season.

The_Theorum posted...

Calwings posted...

I'd say yes as long as they at least have a small connection to anime or the Japanese style of games, which may or may not include anime-style character designs. So stuff like Monster Hunter, Soul Calibur, or Pokemon would be totally fine. Stuff like Call of Duty or Madden, not so much.

Can I make a thread (V181) and have its theme be related to video games with anime/japanese art style?

Sure thing, I'll pencil you into that spot.

I suppose in a way. But I have to see more to make sure it isn't Battle Girl High School and Schoolgirl Strikers tier. They are similar battle school girl shows and very low tier. The first episode was good, but if its like those two shows I dont expect the battles and story to be anywhere near Black Rock Shooter.
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Spidey5 posted...

But I have to see more to make sure it isn't Battle Girl High School and Schoolgirl Strikers tier. They are similar battle school girl shows and very low tier.

Never heard of either one of those. But you're right, we have to give it a couple more episodes to see if it can stay at least close to the quality we saw in the first. I hope it can.
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Cookie Bag posted...

Zombieland saga is the best thing i've seen in ages.

This. A true masterpiece for the ages.
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It's the Anniversary of the Rokkenjima Massacre. Make sure to praise the noble name of The Golden Witch.
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I only celebrate the witch of miracles.
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barnnn posted...

Cromartie High is getting a "spinoff sequel" manga about the school's staff. By the original author. First chapter coming in November's issue of Shonen Magazine.

https://www.asahi.com/and_w/interest/entertainment/CORI2120881.html

Exciting news, I hope its as intense as the OG.
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Calwings posted...

In other anime-related news, Hugtto Precure is slowly turning into the magical girl equivalent of Avengers: Infinity War.
*HUGE SPOILERS!*

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-10-02/past-precures-join-forces-to-appear-in-hugtto-precure-anime/.137558

Well Toei, who make Pretty Cure have been pretty much doing that already with Kamen Rider and Super Sentai. In fact the latest Kamen Rider show Zi-O is a crossover between the new Kamen Rider and the past ones.
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Popcorn_Fairy posted...

Rokkenjima Massacre

Man, I need to play that series of games so badly.
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I smelled someone interested in Umineko. Yes, do et. Umineko is enlightenment. Join the witches.
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Calwings posted...

Stuff like Call of Duty or Madden, not so much.

but what about the Call of Duty Neptunia mod
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@Spidey5 posted...

I smelled someone interested in Umineko. Yes, do et. Umineko is enlightenment. Join the witches.

Is the best way to play it the normal way to play VNs?
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Yes, the anime is unmitigated sewage.
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I have tomorrow off so the wife and I are gonna make it an anime day.
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The_Theorum posted...

Spidey5 posted...

I smelled someone interested in Umineko. Yes, do et. Umineko is enlightenment. Join the witches.

Is the best way to play it the normal way to play VNs?

Yep, play the VNs, they're both available on Steam.

Spidey5 posted...

Yes, the anime is unmitigated sewage.

I watched the anime before reading the VNs, and I can say, don't do that. Just stick with the VN. It's a long read, but soooooo good.
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On the topic of video games:
Finished Mother
Finished R-Type
Finished Kid Dracula
Finished Wario Land

What ought I play next?
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Dragon Quest 11
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What about Mother 2 (aka Earthbound) and 3?

The season only started and Zombieland is already the best show of the season.

Probably.

Juhanor posted...

On the topic of video games:
Finished Mother
Finished R-Type
Finished Kid Dracula
Finished Wario Land

What ought I play next?

The next wario land
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Warioland 2 is really fun and has a lot of replay value.
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Spidey5 posted...

The season only started and Zombieland is already the best show of the season.

Seriously. I'm trying to get @Cartridge88 to watch it, but he refuses. @Calwings might also enjoy it.
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SDBZ posted...

Well Toei, who make Pretty Cure have been pretty much doing that already with Kamen Rider and Super Sentai. In fact the latest Kamen Rider show Zi-O is a crossover between the new Kamen Rider and the past ones.

That's cool. I guess they wanted to wait until Precure's 15th anniversary to do something like this. It helps that Hugtto has been the most popular Precure series in years.

FL81 posted...

but what about the Call of Duty Neptunia mod

That would be acceptable.
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The light novel "AURA: Maryuuin Kouga Saigo no Tatakai" is finally being fan-translated. They're a bit less than 20% done so far, going from the page count.

This novel is one of my favorites, really. Still haven't checked out how this translation holds up though.
The anime movie adaptation is also competent, but not quite as good as the novel, what with its cut content and all.

https://yoraikun.wordpress.com/aura/

Oh cool, Yorai-kun is the one fan translating it huh? I guess I generally liked his shieldbro translation, though it bordered on iffy sometimes.

Also when somebody says Aura I always think of the .hack games. As a kid playing the first game, I thought she was cute as hell, but an in-game email from her has a static-y pic of her in the corner which really freaked me out back then. I guess I don't do well with distorted faces
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Jeff AKA Snoopy posted...

Dragon Quest 11

Gotta grab+stumble through the JP version for 3DS. Love me some DQ.

barnnn posted...

What about Mother 2 (aka Earthbound) and 3?

Definitely planning to continue, just fortifying with platformers and the like to prevent JRPG burn out. So I suppose I'll start Earthbound after

Spidey5 posted...

The next wario land

Cookie Bag posted...

Warioland 2

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I was wondering why the topic wasn't updating in my AMP... and then I realized it was full lol

Calwings posted...

Now, post anime girls who you would consider rebels... whether they're rebelling against family, authority, society, or if they're just telling the entire world to suck it.

https://files.catbox.moe/kzwyhi.jpg (yes, even the guys)
https://files.catbox.moe/lw4v8s.png

punk(?) rock band feels very fitting for this topic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzig-r5EANE" data-time="

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLqcyo5K6ok" data-time="
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legendarylemur posted...

Oh cool, Yorai-kun is the one fan translating it huh? I guess I generally liked his shieldbro translation, though it bordered on iffy sometimes.

Also when somebody says Aura I always think of the .hack games. As a kid playing the first game, I thought she was cute as hell, but an in-game email from her has a static-y pic of her in the corner which really freaked me out back then. I guess I don't do well with distorted faces

Heh, happened to me with basic Japanese vocabulary, too. Lots of words make me think of some anime because they're used in catchphrases and stuff...

For English though, the word "ember" makes me think of Pokemon. I loved to spam that move in Yellow and FR/LG for some reason.
And then there's "tomorrow," which I somehow caught from an abridged version of Macbeth I read in third grade...

I didn't think the Umineko anime was that bad

I mean, at least it wasn't the Chaos;Head anime
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FL81 posted...

I didn't think the Umineko anime was that bad

I mean, at least it wasn't the Chaos;Head anime

When I watched it, I didn't think it was bad. I had a fun time. But after getting into the VN, looking back and rewatching parts, it was a terrible adaptation.
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