SAACHU ANDO DESUTOROI!! Anime & Manga Thread Lives Again

[Chacrana]

Title is a reference to....?


Anyway, I'm going to go watch 2nd gig, kthx.

[Chuplayer]

I thought it was a reference to Metallica.

Anyway, I've got to finish watching Kashimashi.

[Apossum]

the japanese Iggy pop?

[Punk_Raven]

frist?

[Chacrana]

Damn you people are uncultured.

[Chacrana]

On teh phone wit gamestop.... on hold. This guy sounds Mexican, so he prolly bought all the copies of KOF... Mexicans luv dat SNK.

But stereotypes are wrong.

[Punk_Raven]

My old latino friend said that they loved to play king of fighters when he went over to Mexico.

[GuilewasNK]

I thought it was a reference to Metallica.

Anyway, I've got to finish watching Kashimashi.

Kashimashi was an interesting show. I enjoyed it. Are you watching the DVDS or fansubs? I saw the fansubs. Last fansub show I have seen IIRC.

[lokizz]

i just started initial d its pretty cool so far. ive got alot of anime ive "collected" that i need to watch. still need to finish trigun as well as devil may cry. wish i could find the zoids series as well as find love hina again in japanese with english subtitles.

[Liquid 2]

You forgot the "and manga" part. [-(

[Chacrana]

Huh, what you talkin' bout, boy?

[Theduck]

Anime sucks. :x

[Brak]

Can someone link me to an Akira DVD that isn't fucked up / doesn't suck dog dick?

thnz

[zewone]

Can someone link me to an Akira DVD that isn't fucked up / doesn't suck dog dick?

thnz
Wait for the Blu-Ray release.

[Chacrana]

Can someone link me to an Akira DVD that isn't fucked up / doesn't suck dog dick?

thnz

What was wrong with the DTS disc?

[Brak]

What was wrong with the DTS disc?
I don't know anything about the Akira DVDs available.

I heard some were cut, I heard that the dubbed version sucks, etc., etc.

Just wanted to know which one has the truest experience.

I'll just wait for the Blu-Cheese one.

[Liquid 2]

Can someone link me to an Akira DVD that isn't fucked up / doesn't suck dog dick?

thnz
Unpossible.

Akira is AIDS.

[zewone]

Unpossible.

Akira is AIDS.
Fuck off.

[GuilewasNK]

Akira is cool. I'm glad I got the DVD because the VHS is nothing compared to it.

[Chacrana]

I don't know anything about the Akira DVDs available.

I heard some were cut, I heard that the dubbed version sucks, etc., etc.

Just wanted to know which one has the truest experience.

I'll just wait for the Blu-Cheese one.

The Blu-Cheese one might not be the best option, honestly. The release date's up in the air in Japan and there's no release date for the US right now, but more importantly, the company handling the Blu-Cheese is Bandai Visual, who is charing $80 for Blu Ray anime movies. Yeah, $80. By comparison, you can get the DTS DVD for like... $15 probably. And the DTS edition is excellent -- the sound is really good (provided that you're listening to the Japanese DTS track), the video quality is really good, and there's no cuts or anything.

[GuilewasNK]

The Blu-Cheese one might not be the best option, honestly. The release date's up in the air in Japan and there's no release date for the US right now, but more importantly, the company handling the Blu-Cheese is Bandai Visual, who is charing $80 for Blu Ray anime movies. Yeah, $80. By comparison, you can get the DTS DVD for like... $15 probably. And the DTS edition is excellent -- the sound is really good (provided that you're listening to the Japanese DTS track), the video quality is really good, and there's no cuts or anything.

Wow.

Bandai Visual must think their shit doesn't stink.

[FriskyTanuki]

Liquid, jaykrue, I've got great news. The episode 8 torrent of Moonlight Mile has finally finished downloading, so I can finally work on sending the 12 episodes over to you guys. Before I do that, does anybody know of a good site for sending large files to other people?

[Liquid 2]

Liquid, jaykrue, I've got great news. The episode 8 torrent of Moonlight Mile has finally finished downloading, so I can finally work on sending the 12 episodes over to you guys. Before I do that, does anybody know of a good site for sending large files to other people?
Bittorrent would be the best way for something as large as a series. (It's a couple of gbs, right?)

[Kirin Lemon]

Wow, the Romaji in the thread title sucks. It should be...

"SAACHU ANDO DESUTOROI!!"

n00b.

[FriskyTanuki]

Bittorrent would be the best way for something as large as a series. (It's a couple of gbs, right?)
About 2 GBs. I haven't uploaded any torrents before, so is there a way I could do that without going through a website?

[jaykrue]

It's been about 2 years since I've seen it, but it wasn't that kid in the...mental hospital, was it? or was it an orphan home...something different? :lol: The one who they offered work to...

doesn't matter so much though. What I liked was how he was a mythological figure to the public, complete with copy cats, rumors etc. It really took the show outside of that insulated special ops setting and made it feel like Section 9 was part of the world they were in.
No, it wasn't either of them. The one they offered work to was the one that made the Laughing Man popular in the first place as he was the first copycat but the originator was never found.

About 2 GBs. I haven't uploaded any torrents before, so is there a way I could do that without going through a website?

Hmmm, I don't know any sites that would be willing to transfer something that big for free other than bittorrent or other p2p. Deadfrog is a decent tracker & I have a speedy connection so if you don't mind seeding for a bit, that's cool. It's not as high priority a priority anymore as I'm a bit backlogged so I don't mind waiting for it to come out on r1 dvds if seeding isn't an option for you.

[linkpwns]

About 2 GBs. I haven't uploaded any torrents before, so is there a way I could do that without going through a website?

Maybe you could try megaupload?

[FriskyTanuki]

Hmmm, I don't know any sites that would be willing to transfer something that big for free other than bittorrent or other p2p. Deadfrog is a decent tracker & I have a speedy connection so if you don't mind seeding for a bit, that's cool. It's not as high priority a priority anymore as I'm a bit backlogged so I don't mind waiting for it to come out on r1 dvds if seeding isn't an option for you.
That's why I was thinking of a using a file transfer site like I did for an episode of Bleach I sent to you before. I don't need to do it all in one group if you guys are up for it.

It's not that I don't want to seed, it's just that I'd rather give it to you guys directly than just upload it to a site and seed it if there aren't other options. If I'm going to seed it, I'll need a site that doesn't require me to do anything fancy with it and doesn't restrict membership.

[jaykrue]

That's why I was thinking of a using a file transfer site like I did for an episode of Bleach I sent to you before. I don't need to do it all in one group if you guys are up for it.

It's not that I don't want to seed, it's just that I'd rather give it to you guys directly than just upload it to a site and seed it if there aren't other options. If I'm going to seed it, I'll need a site that doesn't require me to do anything fancy with it and doesn't restrict membership.

hmm, that's fine too. Sendspace maybe? I think rapidshare & megaupload have size restrictions if you don't have a membership (though I don't know if sendspace has restrictions as well).

[Chacrana]

Watched 12 episodes of 2nd Gig today... so far. This show benefits from marathoning even more than I originally thought. This is definitely one of the best shows I've seen in a long time.

[Chuplayer]

Kashimashi was an interesting show. I enjoyed it. Are you watching the DVDS or fansubs? I saw the fansubs. Last fansub show I have seen IIRC.

I'm watching the DVDs. At 15 bucks each, I just had to get them. Especially since I love the manga so much.

[Chuplayer]

Wow.

Bandai Visual must think their shit doesn't stink.

I was once so pissed off at BV that I almost got myself banned on the animeondvd.com forums. Long story short, (spoiler is very offensive) I wished Osama Bin Laden would've flown a plane into the BV headquarters. Then I edited out the stuff and said I was a bad person. Mod was like "LULZ, I can still see your original post. Shame on you."

I'm still pissed that BV is handling the new UC CGI Gundam OAVs. That's 100 bucks for six episodes. WTF.

[Apossum]

The Blu-Cheese one might not be the best option, honestly. The release date's up in the air in Japan and there's no release date for the US right now, but more importantly, the company handling the Blu-Cheese is Bandai Visual, who is charing $80 for Blu Ray anime movies. Yeah, $80. By comparison, you can get the DTS DVD for like... $15 probably. And the DTS edition is excellent -- the sound is really good (provided that you're listening to the Japanese DTS track), the video quality is really good, and there's no cuts or anything.



wat

$80? i mean...how much can animation really benefit from high definition, besides being a little sharper/more colorful? (which is cool, but not $80 cool.)

[Chacrana]

BV is the same company that's been releasing those 60 minute Gunbuster 2 DVDs for $40 a pop, so... yeah.

That's why I'm tempted to get GITS on Blu Ray, but I can't quite justify buying it yet.

[Liquid 2]

wat

$80? i mean...how much can animation really benefit from high definition, besides being a little sharper/more colorful? (which is cool, but not $80 cool.)
Anime in HD looks fuckin' great.

Definitely not worth $80 though.

[Apossum]

Anime in HD looks fuckin' great.

Definitely not worth $80 though.


i'm sure it does, but you aren't going to see new details or anything like you would with a live action flick.

[Liquid 2]

i'm sure it does, but you aren't going to see new details or anything like you would with a live action flick.
Incorrect.

The difference is even more obvious, I'd say.

[Chacrana]

Incorrect.

The difference is even more obvious, I'd say.

Yeah, even in the case of GITS which doesn't benefit particularly much from HD, there's an obscene amount of new detail you can see. Now, with most older TV shows and a lot of newer ones as well, you probably wouldn't see anything new, but movies seem to have a lot of shit to be discovered.

It's like a treasure hunt!

[Apossum]

interesting. seemed logical that with animation, what's there is there.

[Chacrana]

interesting. seemed logical that with animation, what's there is there.

Yeah, I was pretty surprised. But then I thought about how much detailed shit goes into older cel animation and then it sorta made sense.

[Punk_Raven]

Who'd have thought HD would make a difference in anime ?

Actually I think Cartoon Network is going HD on DTV soon.

[Bezerker]

Whats even more sad is that we are lucky compared to japan. One Bandai Visual OVA over there is $92.63. Even the Sony ones are $73.73 (compared to $40 here).

Boxsets are even worse, the Air TV Blu-ray set costs $268.25. The Utawarerumono Box Set costs $450. Maybe if it was Blood+ or Monster, but $450 for a shitty show like Uta?

HD does make a huge difference for anime. I watched a 1080p rip of Howl's Moving Castle and there was so much more detail compared to the dvd version. The backgrounds in the Shinkai OVA's (Place Promised In Our Early Days, Voices of a Distant Star, 5 cm per second) look almost real in high def.

[GuilewasNK]

It will be a while before I gt an HDTV. I want one, but I have other things I need to spend money on right now. I just hate that there are competing formats in HD-DVD and Blu-Ray because that contributes to higher costs.

[Bezerker]

I just hate that there are competing formats in HD-DVD and Blu-Ray because that contributes to higher costs.

Someone didnt pay attention in economics class...

The only time you have something being of a higher cost is when its a monopoly. DVD's were a monopoly, they could've charged $100 a disc and you'd have to pay because there was no other format you could get it on (uness for whatever reason it was on VHS).

With Blu-Ray and HD-DVD at war, the only way they can truly beat eachother is with better catalouges and lower prices. Now, when Blu-Ray win the war, or TotalHD's go into mass production, the prices will most likely go up since they'll be the only choice.

[Kuroi Kaze]

I agree with the Akira is AIDS guy.

I didn't even like that back in the 90's when I first watched it.

[Chacrana]

Finished 2nd Gig last night. Man, what a great show. Definitely a worthy weekend marathon show.

[crystalklear64]

Anyone know anything about Blame! ? Read some stuff about it and it sounds to be one of those gritty animus.

[Chacrana]

It sucks

[Apossum]

Finished 2nd Gig last night. Man, what a great show. Definitely a worthy weekend marathon show.


I think you'll like Solid State Society a lot too. Great stuff!

[Chacrana]

Yeah, I'll prolly pick up SSS tomorrow. Deepdiscount's retail store has that for like $20 (the LE version), so I'll use the 20% off shit there and... whuzzat add up to? Like 16?

Can't complain for something that's guaranteed legitimacy.

[crystalklear64]

It sucks
Well, I have to ask why. Difference in tastes and all that.

[Chacrana]

Well, I have to ask why. Difference in tastes and all that.

Name anything. animation? Story? Characters? Blech.

[crystalklear64]

Name anything. animation? Story? Characters? Blech.
Fair enough.

[GuilewasNK]

Someone didnt pay attention in economics class...

The only time you have something being of a higher cost is when its a monopoly. DVD's were a monopoly, they could've charged $100 a disc and you'd have to pay because there was no other format you could get it on (uness for whatever reason it was on VHS).



The Blu-Ray and HD-DVD version of the same movie still costs a lot more than standard DVD.

[Chacrana]

Someone didnt pay attention in economics class...

The only time you have something being of a higher cost is when its a monopoly. DVD's were a monopoly, they could've charged $100 a disc and you'd have to pay because there was no other format you could get it on (uness for whatever reason it was on VHS).

With Blu-Ray and HD-DVD at war, the only way they can truly beat eachother is with better catalouges and lower prices. Now, when Blu-Ray win the war, or TotalHD's go into mass production, the prices will most likely go up since they'll be the only choice.

Collusive agreements in ologopolies raise prices as well, but that's just getting nitpicky.

[Mookyjooky]

I personally liked the dub on the VHS tape from Orion (remember them?) of Akira better than the later version... so what if they say Kanada right? It sounded better "Ken-ada"

[Kirin Lemon]

I personally liked the dub on the VHS tape from Orion (remember them?) of Akira better than the later version... so what if they say Kanada right? It sounded better "Ken-ada"
Kaneda. Pronunciation difference being the old "Kah-NE-dah" versus the new "KAH-ne-dah." The latter being the proper way.

This thread title still bugs the hell out of me.

[Chacrana]

lol alright alright, I changed it. I had it more Engrish before so it wouldn't be completely over people's heads. But accuracy seems to be important...

[Apossum]

lol alright alright, I changed it. I had it more Engrish before so it wouldn't be completely over people's heads. But accuracy seems to be important...


Great, now only Kirin can read it.

[Chacrana]

It's somewhat more 1337 now, though. I make up for the change by walking down my hall yelling search and destroy in Engrish. YELLING. Loud.

Between this and my Terry Bogardisms, nobody knows what to think.

OKAY

[Kirin Lemon]

lol alright alright, I changed it. I had it more Engrish before so it wouldn't be completely over people's heads. But accuracy seems to be important...
Hooray!

You spoil me. :mrgreen:

[tehweezner]

i'm watching 2nd Gig right now, the action sequence in ep4 was very nice (sniper rifle, lift the front). GITS never has a lot of action but it's always quality stuff.

[Inf^Shini]

Late to the thread as usual.

Is the Tenjho Tenge manga still being continued or has it been finished for awhile?:/

I always wanted to know what the hell happened after the 2nd OVA

[Bezerker]

The Blu-Ray and HD-DVD version of the same movie still costs a lot more than standard DVD.

Well thats another 'no shit' thing right there. Would you pay more for a VHS than a DVD?

[GuilewasNK]

Well thats another 'no shit' thing right there. Would you pay more for a VHS than a DVD?

The difference between VHS and DVD is a lot larger than HD-DVD/Blu-Ray and DVD. The average consumer cannot tell the difference in quality because either their TV sets aren't large enough or it just isn't the quantum leap in quality that VHS to DVD provided. So instead of a price war, you have HD-DVD and Blu-Ray discs coming in at the same price and neither has really grabbed the average consumer away from standard DVDs. There is no monopoly yet, but the cost of next gen discs are still high.

[jaykrue]

The difference between VHS and DVD is a lot larger than HD-DVD/Blu-Ray and DVD. The average consumer cannot tell the difference in quality because either their TV sets aren't large enough or it just isn't the quantum leap in quality that VHS to DVD provided. So instead of a price war, you have HD-DVD and Blu-Ray discs coming in at the same price and neither has really grabbed the average consumer away from standard DVDs. There is no monopoly yet, but the cost of next gen discs are still high.

It's not just that. In the VHS vs. DVD fight, there was clear noticable difference in picture quality on a standard tv. Now, in the DVD vs. HD-DVD & BR, the difference is only noticable on a high def tv. Although hdtvs have come down a lot in price, there's still a lot of people who, for one reason or another won't or can't make the switch from standard to hi-def.

I've been trying to get my own mom to switch to a cheap visio but she says it's unnecessary because "her old eyes don't see the difference" even when I tricked her into going to Best Buy to browse the tv section. Even when I offered to pay for it completely she flat out refused since it would be wasted on her. She told me not to do it anyway as she'll throw it away if I do. She told me she hates condescending pity (which I think it's not but I know better than to argue w/ her stubbornness).:bomb::-# I'm sure she'll give in one day. But, knowing my mom, she'll change her mind on her deathbed. :roll:

So you not only have the marginal quality between formats but the practicality of it as well. DVDs made a lot of practical sense due to its apparent quality difference from VHS as well as archival storage size (VHS tapes vs. DVD discs). HD-DVD & BR? Not so much.

[dcfox]

Just a random thought, I love it when animes crossover. I was watching Hayate no Gotoku yesterday and they had Nabeshin from Excel Saga in it. I really like Excel Saga so it was like two great tastes that go great together.

[jaykrue]

Just a random thought, I love it when animes crossover. I was watching Hayate no Gotoku yesterday and they had Nabeshin from Excel Saga in it. I really like Excel Saga so it was like two great tastes that go great together.

Same here (although I haven't seen the latest Hayate no Gotoku). That's why I thoroughly enjoyed shows like Lucky Star, Genshiken, and xxxHolic (despite having no interest whatsoever in Tsubasa Chronicle).

[dcfox]

Same here (although I haven't seen the latest Hayate no Gotoku). That's why I thoroughly enjoyed shows like Lucky Star, Genshiken, and xxxHolic (despite having no interest whatsoever in Tsubasa Chronicle).
It wasn't the latest episode. It was the one from last week. I'm still catching up. I just started watching the first season of Genshiken and I'm really liking it as well. And they really do reference a lot of different animes and manga. Now is the cooking show with the girl and the mushrooms, that the characters in Genshiken watch, a real show?

[jaykrue]

It wasn't the latest episode. It was the one from last week. I'm still catching up. I just started watching the first season of Genshiken and I'm really liking it as well. And they really do reference a lot of different animes and manga. Now is the cooking show with the girl and the mushrooms, that the characters in Genshiken watch, a real show?
Ok, well, I'm behind by 7 episodes on Gotoku. The show you're talking about is Kujibiki Unbalance (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kujibiki_Unbalance). And it's not really about cooking. It's about a prestigious school where its graduates almost always become Japan's future leaders (CEOs, politicians, superintendents, etc.). Somehow this boy Chihiro Enomoto gets in and it goes on to detail his school life. I don't think they made a full series of it but I've seen a few episodes.

If you want to check out some full series that really reference each other, check out Smash Hit!, Cosprayers, & Love Love. Smash Hit! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hit_wo_Nerae%21) is basically an anime about making an anime, specifically, Cosprayers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosprayers). Cosprayers is your typical bishoujo magical school girl anime. And Love Love (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Love%3F) is basically a love story hentai between the writer & female seiyuus of Cosprayers (who all happen to coincidentally attend or pass by the same high school).

[dcfox]

Ok, well, I'm behind by 7 episodes on Gotoku. The show you're talking about is Kujibiki Unbalance (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kujibiki_Unbalance). And it's not really about cooking. It's about a prestigious school where its graduates almost always become Japan's future leaders (CEOs, politicians, superintendents, etc.). Somehow this boy Chihiro Enomoto gets in and it goes on to detail his school life. I don't think they made a full series of it but I've seen a few episodes.

If you want to check out some full series that really reference each other, check out Smash Hit!, Cosprayers, & Love Love. Smash Hit! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hit_wo_Nerae%21) is basically an anime about making an anime, specifically, Cosprayers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosprayers). Cosprayers is your typical bishoujo magical school girl anime. And Love Love (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Love%3F) is basically a love story hentai between the writer & female seiyuus of Cosprayers (who all happen to coincidentally attend or pass by the same high school).
Thanks for the info on Kujibiki Unbalance. I might check it out.

I've seen Smash Hit. It was alright but from what I've seen of Cosprayers in Smash Hit, I'm not sure if it's something I'll like.

[jaykrue]

Thanks for the info on Kujibiki Unbalance. I might check it out.

I've seen Smash Hit. It was alright but from what I've seen of Cosprayers in Smash Hit, I'm not sure if it's something I'll like.

I didn't say they were good... just that they reference each other. :lol: Of the 3, Smash Hit is probably the most tolerable. Kujibiki Unbalance could be good but I've never seen a full series of it, which is strange since, according to the 2nd season of Genshiken, the animation studio did a remake of it. #-o I did see the first remake eps. of Kujibiki Unbalance but haven't heard anything since so I don't know if it's a full series or just like the original - just random episodes.

[Liquid 2]

Started watching Darker Than Black, due to Jaykrue's rec and the fact that I stumbled upon it in 720p.

It has potential.

[Liquid 2]

Just finished Darker Than Black. Pretty good overall.
The ending was...okay. Seemed like it was kind of a cop out.
Some questions: did they ever explain why Li had no need to do a remuneration? Was it because he somehow got Bai's powers?


Man, I haven't marathoned a show forever.

[Bezerker]

I've had Darker than Black on my harddrive for a while. I guess i can give it a watch tomorrow, see if its any good.

I've started watching Bleach on my lunch breaks. I'm only on episode 6 but the series seems good so far. Looks like there are 149 episodes so far (and an ova), I hope its not another one of those 'demon of the week' shows. Does it hold up well throughout the series?

[Inf^Shini]

Okaaay dudes, I have a number of questions due to the DDD sale and I'm contemplating picking up some anime stuff.

How good is the Samurai X complete collection? (http://www.deepdiscount.com/Samurai-X---The-Complete-Collection-Anime_stcVVproductId5736655VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)

GITS:SAC Season 1, how good was it? I'm assuming it was better than Season 2??? (http://www.deepdiscount.com/Ghost-in-the-Shell--Stand-Alone-Complex---Season-One-Complete-Box-Set-Anime_stcVVproductId5736387VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)

I know about the second movie in this collection, but does anyone have opinions on "Voices Of A Distant Start"? (http://www.deepdiscount.com/The-Shinkai-Collection---Voices-of-a-Distant-Start-The-Place-Promised-in-Our-Early-Days-Anime_stcVVproductId5736670VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)

Saiyuki, I've been eyeing it for awhile, take it or leave it at this price? (With the 20% off of course) (http://www.deepdiscount.com/Saiyuki---Complete-Seasons-1---2-Anime_stcVVproductId5736711VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)

[Inf^Shini]

I've had Darker than Black on my harddrive for a while. I guess i can give it a watch tomorrow, see if its any good.

I've started watching Bleach on my lunch breaks. I'm only on episode 6 but the series seems good so far. Looks like there are 149 episodes so far (and an ova), I hope its not another one of those 'demon of the week' shows. Does it hold up well throughout the series?

Well, all I can say is you'll know when you've hit the filler episodes and arc ;)

I love the series, and seeing how the manga is going, I can't wait to see some parts animated, despite the cliche it just reached.

My favorite arc is still the first one.

[crystalklear64]

Okaaay dudes, I have a number of questions due to the DDD sale and I'm contemplating picking up some anime stuff.

How good is the Samurai X complete collection? (http://www.deepdiscount.com/Samurai-X---The-Complete-Collection-Anime_stcVVproductId5736655VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)

GITS:SAC Season 1, how good was it? I'm assuming it was better than Season 2??? (http://www.deepdiscount.com/Ghost-in-the-Shell--Stand-Alone-Complex---Season-One-Complete-Box-Set-Anime_stcVVproductId5736387VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)

I know about the second movie in this collection, but does anyone have opinions on "Voices Of A Distant Start"? (http://www.deepdiscount.com/The-Shinkai-Collection---Voices-of-a-Distant-Start-The-Place-Promised-in-Our-Early-Days-Anime_stcVVproductId5736670VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)

Saiyuki, I've been eyeing it for awhile, take it or leave it at this price? (With the 20% off of course) (http://www.deepdiscount.com/Saiyuki---Complete-Seasons-1---2-Anime_stcVVproductId5736711VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)
Samurai X is amazing.

GIT is awright. Quite a few entertaining episodes. Laughing man made a better "character" than the sword guy from 2nd season. I'd say 1st is better.

No clue.

Saiyuki is garbage.

[GuilewasNK]

How long does that DDD sale last anyway?

BTW, it is 30% off retail prices on everything at Rightstuf now.

[Chacrana]

Okaaay dudes, I have a number of questions due to the DDD sale and I'm contemplating picking up some anime stuff.

How good is the Samurai X complete collection? (http://www.deepdiscount.com/Samurai-X---The-Complete-Collection-Anime_stcVVproductId5736655VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)

GITS:SAC Season 1, how good was it? I'm assuming it was better than Season 2??? (http://www.deepdiscount.com/Ghost-in-the-Shell--Stand-Alone-Complex---Season-One-Complete-Box-Set-Anime_stcVVproductId5736387VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)

I know about the second movie in this collection, but does anyone have opinions on "Voices Of A Distant Start"? (http://www.deepdiscount.com/The-Shinkai-Collection---Voices-of-a-Distant-Start-The-Place-Promised-in-Our-Early-Days-Anime_stcVVproductId5736670VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)

Saiyuki, I've been eyeing it for awhile, take it or leave it at this price? (With the 20% off of course) (http://www.deepdiscount.com/Saiyuki---Complete-Seasons-1---2-Anime_stcVVproductId5736711VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)

GITS Season 1 wasn't as good as season 2.

[jaykrue]

Okaaay dudes, I have a number of questions due to the DDD sale and I'm contemplating picking up some anime stuff.

How good is the Samurai X complete collection? (http://www.deepdiscount.com/Samurai-X---The-Complete-Collection-Anime_stcVVproductId5736655VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)

GITS:SAC Season 1, how good was it? I'm assuming it was better than Season 2??? (http://www.deepdiscount.com/Ghost-in-the-Shell--Stand-Alone-Complex---Season-One-Complete-Box-Set-Anime_stcVVproductId5736387VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)

I know about the second movie in this collection, but does anyone have opinions on "Voices Of A Distant Start"? (http://www.deepdiscount.com/The-Shinkai-Collection---Voices-of-a-Distant-Start-The-Place-Promised-in-Our-Early-Days-Anime_stcVVproductId5736670VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)

Saiyuki, I've been eyeing it for awhile, take it or leave it at this price? (With the 20% off of course) (http://www.deepdiscount.com/Saiyuki---Complete-Seasons-1---2-Anime_stcVVproductId5736711VVcatId481367VVviewprod .htm)

Hmmm, dunno if they've made any cuts to Kenshin but I liked the series.

I think GITS:SAC Season 1 was better than Season 2 but only by a tiny margin. The Laughing Man beats the pants of the Individualist Eleven and Kuze.

Voices of a Distant Star is a good tragic long distance, short love story.

Saiyuki is complete ass. You're better off watching DBZ.

I've started watching Bleach on my lunch breaks. I'm only on episode 6 but the series seems good so far. Looks like there are 149 episodes so far (and an ova), I hope its not another one of those 'demon of the week' shows. Does it hold up well throughout the series?

Yes and no. It's not demon of the week but you do have villain of the story arc and it can be excruciating to watch if it's not part of the main story. That said, its filler, for what it's worth, is infinitely better than Naruto's.

[Bezerker]

Man. I got all excited when i went on Wikipedia and saw a dvd cover for Blood+. Unfortunately, it was for the R2 versions. I really feel sorry for the japanese. The SRP on the Blood+ discs (4 episodes each) is $58.18 a disc.

I really dont understand how its cheaper to have anime in America. R1's have a lot more to them (translation, dubbing, etc).

[Inf^Shini]

Cool, thanks for the input guys.

One more thing, Full Metal Panic! or The Second Raid?

[Liquid 2]

FMP is super average, but TSR was great.

You need FMP to give you background/introduce you to the characters though.

[Chacrana]

Seriously, just get all of FMP. Unlike Liquid, I really, really enjoyed the first series. It's not particularly complex, but both the action bits and the comedy are damn enjoyable. I loved Fumoffu as well, despite that being comedy the entire time... I typically don't like comedy anime, but this is an exception.

TSR though. Now that's a show. Damn is it good. Definitely the best the series has to offer.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Yeah FMP was pretty fun. I can't really speak about TSR, since I have only read the novel it was based on (The End of Day by Day). Now if they just make a series based off of Continuing On My Own...

[dcfox]

Love FMP. I thought FUMOFFU was pretty good too but different from the rest of the series.

[Apossum]

got the melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya through netflix for the hell of it, watched an episode...yeah, I don't think I'm the target audience...

[Chacrana]

The first episode that's like... not funny at all? Like, the one that's "filmed" on a handheld camera? That's not really an episode. The show does get better, though the first disc is hardly as entertaining as people would have you believe. I still can't quite justify buying the second disc...

[GuilewasNK]

I honestly think the broadcast order is more entertaining than that of the DVD releases.

[jaykrue]

got the melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya through netflix for the hell of it, watched an episode...yeah, I don't think I'm the target audience...

Which episode did you see? If it was the first broadcast eps., you can't base it off that because that was intentionally made to be crappy as they were trying to present it as an amateur movie made by high schoolers. Watch a bit more of it.

I liked all of the FMPs even though Fumoffu & Tessa's Day Off OVA were comedy oriented. That said, I prefer TSR over the original.

[Apossum]

I watched ep01, not 00.

[jaykrue]

I watched ep01, not 00.

Ok, which order (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Melancholy_of_Haruhi_Suzumiya_episodes ) do you plan on seeing it? Eps. 01 is a so-so eps. I recommend the broadcast order which builds up around Eps. 05 (Eps. 04 chronologically).

[Apossum]

Ok, which order (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Melancholy_of_Haruhi_Suzumiya_episodes ) do you plan on seeing it? Eps. 01 is a so-so eps. I recommend the broadcast order which builds up around Eps. 05 (Eps. 04 chronologically).


I dunno, the whole vibe was just weird. I think it might be too Japanese for my tastes. it just seems very strictly targeted at teens/junior high kids/otakus...usually the shows I watch have elements that "cross the ocean" so-to-speak. I got the same feeling from Azumanga, but that show wasn't as over the top, and lets face it, you have to keep watching it to see what Osaka says :lol:

[GuilewasNK]

I dunno, the whole vibe was just weird. I think it might be too Japanese for my tastes. it just seems very strictly targeted at teens/junior high kids/otakus...usually the shows I watch have elements that "cross the ocean" so-to-speak. I got the same feeling from Azumanga, but that show wasn't as over the top, and lets face it, you have to keep watching it to see what Osaka says :lol:

Dude, at least watch the baseball episode of Haruhi. That episode kicks ass.

[jaykrue]

I dunno, the whole vibe was just weird. I think it might be too Japanese for my tastes. it just seems very strictly targeted at teens/junior high kids/otakus...usually the shows I watch have elements that "cross the ocean" so-to-speak. I got the same feeling from Azumanga, but that show wasn't as over the top, and lets face it, you have to keep watching it to see what Osaka says :lol:

I disagree. While not as deep as something like, say, Ergo Proxy, I thought it was actually quite thought provoking and made you think about the idea of existence under the standard anime antics. Kind of a light-hearted treatise on "I think. Therefore, I am." I won't deny you on Azumanga though. :lol:

[Inf^Shini]

Ey, Rurouni Kenshin is the one with that mummy dude that's on fire? Kenshin and a couple of his buds take em' on right? I remember seeing that on Adult Swim and I was like fuuuuuuuuuck, especially with how that ends.

Gah, the DD 20% sale is gonna rip a hole in my pockets, wallet, bank account, you name it, that's what I'm destroying >.>

[Bezerker]

Sounds more like that one episode of Samurai Champloo. I dont remember Kenshin being on AS.

[GuilewasNK]

Sounds more like that one episode of Samurai Champloo. I dont remember Kenshin being on AS.

It was on Toonami on Saturdays the last time I saw it.

[Inf^Shini]

It was on Toonami on Saturdays the last time I saw it.

It was probably about a year or two ago, so it has been awhile.

[Kuroi Kaze]

It was probably about a year or two ago, so it has been awhile.

Yeah the Shi-Shi-O arc is pretty good. It's all FAIL from there out, though.

[Inf^Shini]

Yeah the Shi-Shi-O arc is pretty good. It's all FAIL from there out, though.

I decided to check it out on Wiki and yea, they said that about the filler episodes as well. It ended up being cancelled before they could get to the next arc :/

[jaykrue]

Bleh, the Bleach manga is stuck in DBZ syndrome. Finish the damn fight already!

[Inf^Shini]

Bleh, the Bleach manga is stuck in DBZ syndrome. Finish the damn fight already!

Not til' he goes friggin' Super Bankai 4 on his ass!!!

[Callandor]

Not til' he goes friggin' Super Bankai 4 on his ass!!!

Ooh, ooh, and he has to the fusion dance with Kenpachi! :D

[Liquid 2]

Bleach manga has been mostly AIDS since after the SS arc ended.
Some of the stuff with the vaizards was cool, but the rest? Ugh.

The Kenshin manga was great. The anime has nothing on it, as usual.
It had a very satisfying conclusion as well.

[Inf^Shini]

Ooh, ooh, and he has to the fusion dance with Kenpachi! :D
Haha, Kenpachi by himself is like Broli XD

Those two fused would be off the charts, hell I bet Aizen himself would just say "All right dammit, I give up :bow:"

Hey Liquid, whaddya mean by AIDS?

[Liquid 2]

Tell me, is AIDS a good thing or is it a terrible thing?

[Kirin Lemon]

Tell me, is AIDS a good thing or is it a terrible thing?
That depends - have Bush or Cheney contracted it? SIDS is funnier, though! Don't believe me? Check this out:

Q: "What's a foot long, stiff, and gives you a surprise in the morning?"

A: "SIDS!"

... Yay, I'm going to hell.

[jaykrue]

Tell me, is AIDS a good thing or is it a terrible thing?
I think it's contextually driven, like the word 'f.u.c.k'. It be both good & bad.

[Liquid 2]

That depends - have Bush or Cheney contracted it? SIDS is funnier, though! Don't believe me? Check this out:

Q: "What's a foot long, stiff, and gives you a surprise in the morning?"

A: "SIDS!"

... Yay, I'm going to hell.:rofl:


I think it's contextually driven, like the word 'f.u.c.k'. It be both good & bad.I don't think I've ever seen AIDS be used in a positive light...

[jaykrue]

:rofl:


I don't think I've ever seen AIDS be used in a positive light...

They used to say that about 'bad' and '$$$$a'.

[Inf^Shini]

Tell me, is AIDS a good thing or is it a terrible thing?

Well I figured in the context you were using it, the word was an acronym of sorts that I didn't know of yet ;O

[danito]

I need to get into a good anime. Recommend away!

[crystalklear64]

:rofl:


I don't think I've ever seen AIDS be used in a positive light...
You got mad AIDS yo!

Yo, you see the skills on that balla'? He's got more AIDS than he knows what to do with, Magic style!

I wouldn't mind giving her AIDS, if you know what I mean.

[crystalklear64]

I need to get into a good anime. Recommend away!
Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto

[Inf^Shini]

Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto

Say that three times fast, I dare ya!

[Kirin Lemon]

I need to get into a good anime. Recommend away!
Monster. Forsake all others.

[Liquid 2]

I wouldn't mind giving her AIDS, if you know what I mean.:rofl:

[Bezerker]

I've got AIDS. They do my taxes, and balance my checkbook.

Jeez, is this the ott? lol.

[GuilewasNK]

Less AIDS talk, more anime talk. Take that other stuff to the OTT.

This thread needs more girls with swords. Since I am currently wathcing Jubei-Chan, here you go...

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6205/jbc009yn3.jpg

[Kirin Lemon]

Less AIDS talk, more anime talk. Take that other stuff to the OTT.

This thread needs more girls with swords. Since I am currently wathcing Jubei-Chan, here you go...

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6205/jbc009yn3.jpg
Wow, that's an awesome piece of art for the show that I've never seen. I'm quoting this so it gets displayed *twice*! I love Jubei-chan!

[GuilewasNK]

Wow, that's an awesome piece of art for the show that I've never seen. I'm quoting this so it gets displayed *twice*! I love Jubei-chan!

If I see any other cool Jubei-Chan art, I'll post it.

[GuilewasNK]

First episode of Ninja Nonsense for free at IGN.

http://anime.ign.com/articles/838/838930p1.html

[meerkatgamer]

I just bought the Princess tutu complete set and I'm wondering does this set comes with all the extra stuff the single dvds that first came out? I'm kinda worried they'd take some stuff out or something like that if it's something minor that's fine, but it'd be nice to know..

I'm really getting interested in that deathnote anime and manga I'm really liking it so far also I just bought this and Princess tutu today I got both for 61.49 including tax plus a $10 gift card for buying two anime dvd at fye and they also had buy one get half off because of a small anime event so it worked with both the GC and B1half off.

The event was pretty fun the person who organized it had some anime Trivia set up with prizes of Mokona hats, pocky, and kiwi flavored candy I was able to answer one question and got me a free hat.

[Kirin Lemon]

I just bought the Princess tutu complete set and I'm wondering does this set comes with all the extra stuff the single dvds that first came out? I'm kinda worried they'd take some stuff out or something like that if it's something minor that's fine, but it'd be nice to know.
Yep, you're in luck, Princess Tutu is one of the few ADV thinpak releases that contains all the extras of the original discs!

Also, you ROCK for buying Tutu. It's probably my second-favorite anime ever. I can only imagine how many prospective viewers are turned off by the double-whammy title combination of both "Princess" and "Tutu," which is really too bad - the show is abso-fucking-lutely amazing!

[meerkatgamer]

Thanks alot for the reply Kirin Lemon, I agree with you Princess Tutu is amazing and the story is pretty nice I'll be watching this with my mom she really likes anime like this I can't wait to see it.

I'm happy it comes with everything I got into it when I saw the trailer on one of my anime looked great since I'm kinda into things like the nutcracker, ballet, and the story seemed nice, but sadly didn't have the money to get them though luckily the library had Princess tutu DVD 2-6 though I watched them out of order since they'd get checked out alot and they didn't have the first DVD so I didn't see how it started out.

[Chacrana]

Hmm... so here's the dilemma:

This weekend, do I pick up Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society or GTO Box Set 2? I'll get both eventually, no doubt, but I dunno which to get right now...


Also, I'm hella excited for Yu Yu Hakusho Vol. 8. Yeah, I realize that Shonen Jump shows don't have a whole lot of depth, but YYH has been ridiculously fun to watch for the last 98 episodes. Ill finally be seeing the conclusion after almost 6 years of watching this show (started watching it on CN back when it first aired, then neglected it...)

[Kirin Lemon]

Hmm... so here's the dilemma:

This weekend, do I pick up Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society or GTO Box Set 2? I'll get both eventually, no doubt, but I dunno which to get right now...
GTO, no question. That's a whole lot of entertainment for a reasonable price.

[Chacrana]

GTO, no question. That's a whole lot of entertainment for a reasonable price.

Actually yeah... what am I thinking? That's like 20 some episodes of GTO for $30. I had it on order during the DDD sale, but those cocks decided to cancel my order for whatever reason. I really love that show... so yeah, that's gonna be it.

[Inf^Shini]

The previews for the new Bleach Movie "The Diamond Dust Rebellion" look pretty interesting, and so does the animation quality. I hope that's how good it looks when it premiers :D

I also hope that's the reason why the quality of the series has suffered recently >.>

[jaykrue]

The previews for the new Bleach Movie "The Diamond Dust Rebellion" look pretty interesting, and so does the animation quality. I hope that's how good it looks when it premiers :D

I also hope that's the reason why the quality of the series has suffered recently >.>

Are you talkin' animation-wise or story-wise? Because other than that recent 3-eps. or so filler, it's been following the manga.

[linkpwns]

Hey, is Big O any good? I'm not a mecha fan AT ALL though...

The big robot on the cover turns me off

[Inf^Shini]

Are you talkin' animation-wise or story-wise? Because other than that recent 3-eps. or so filler, it's been following the manga.

I'm talkin' animation-wise, it's just a guess but also to be expected from a long series.

I was spoiled by fights like the ones in Tenjho Tenge ^^;;

[jaykrue]

I'm talkin' animation-wise, it's just a guess but also to be expected from a long series.

I was spoiled by fights like the ones in Tenjho Tenge ^^;;

That's understandable. It does look like the animation's been cut down a bit.

Hey, is Big O any good? I'm not a mecha fan AT ALL though...

The big robot on the cover turns me off

Big O is essentially Bruce Wayne if he decided to use a giant robot instead of a batsuit to fight crime. It's not a bad series but if you don't like giant robots then you probably won't like it.

[Chacrana]

I'm talkin' animation-wise, it's just a guess but also to be expected from a long series.

I was spoiled by fights like the ones in Tenjho Tenge ^^;;

Was Tenjho Tenge actually good?

...stupid question, right?... I still wanna know.


Anyway, I picked up Paprika on Blu Ray a couple days ago. Have to watch it sometime, but I'm in the middle of Ergo Proxy right now so who knows when I'll get around to it.

[FriskyTanuki]

Hey, is Big O any good? I'm not a mecha fan AT ALL though...

The big robot on the cover turns me off
Probably not. Besides the mech, it tends to get really boring at times and the story's a mess.

[Inf^Shini]

Was Tenjho Tenge actually good?

...stupid question, right?... I still wanna know.


Anyway, I picked up Paprika on Blu Ray a couple days ago. Have to watch it sometime, but I'm in the middle of Ergo Proxy right now so who knows when I'll get around to it.
I really enjoyed Tenjho Tenge, but my only gripe is that they never wrapped up the story. I do believe the manga continues, but they stopped at 2 OVA's and never continued the anime ~:/

Well, that plus the flashback sequence kinda turned into a series all on its own..

[Kirin Lemon]

Was Tenjho Tenge actually good?

...stupid question, right?... I still wanna know.
The entire anime is based around the concepts of fighting and huge tits. So... no, it isn't.

Hey, is Big O any good? I'm not a mecha fan AT ALL though...

The big robot on the cover turns me off
If you're not a mech fan, I'd say pass on Big O. Though it has an excellent, intriguing storyline going for it (especially in the second half), and an amazing soundtrack. It's sort of the Utena of mech shows, which I dig.

[Chacrana]

The entire anime is based around the concepts of fighting and huge tits. So... no, it isn't.


Well you see, that statement is entirely contradictory.

But yeah, I prolly won't get it. There's enough shows out there with tits and violence that are still somehow halfway decent so...

Edit: Oh, and would anyone recommend Rumbling Hearts? I remember Rei hated one of the characters, but the average review score on meta sites seems... ridiculously good. And the whole series is $20 from Rightstuf right now... I usually don't go for the romance/slice of life shows, but if it's really good I'll give it a shot.

[Kirin Lemon]

Edit: Oh, and would anyone recommend Rumbling Hearts? I remember Rei hated one of the characters, but the average review score on meta sites seems... ridiculously good. And the whole series is $20 from Rightstuf right now... I usually don't go for the romance/slice of life shows, but if it's really good I'll give it a shot.
GOOD GOD YES. What a fantastic emotional rollercoaster this show is. Though if it makes a difference to you, Amazon has the complete series *with* the box for $5 more.

[tehweezner]

GOOD GOD YES. What a fantastic emotional rollercoaster this show is. Though if it makes a difference to you, Amazon has the complete series *with* the box for $5 more.

gonna have to completely contradict your recommendation... i saw the first few episodes of this due to its #2 rank on animenfo (at the time)

it's basically an ultra "dramatic" soap opera where everyone is emotional or crying and there is lots of feelings being expressed.

i felt nothing for the characters or story because the whole thing felt so contrived and fake. lots of people like it though :???:

[crystalklear64]

Better have amnesia..

[Inf^Shini]

Da fuuuu...?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO26Jn_bFkI

[jaykrue]

Da fuuuu...?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO26Jn_bFkI

That's pretty old actually. PPG-Japan has been around since last year, I think. Maybe even earlier.

[GuilewasNK]

That's pretty old actually. PPG-Japan has been around since last year, I think. Maybe even earlier.

Yeah. If nothing else it shows Japanese cartoons tend to have superior aesthetic designs. A lot of american toons just look like crap. The american PPG is a good example. Other than Boondocks, Avatar, JLU, Batman Beyond, Superman, and Batman:TAS most look like trash.

[crystalklear64]

Yeah. If nothing else it shows Japanese cartoons tend to have superior aesthetic designs. A lot of american toons just look like crap. The american PPG is a good example. Other than Boondocks, Avatar, JLU, Batman Beyond, Superman, and Batman:TAS most look like trash.
Hmm.. I like anime and all, but I dunno. Almost all anime has the same style. Theres a very specific way its drawn that lets you know its anime.

American style art has some crazy awesome stuff in it that I haven't seen in anime.

Animaniacs, Samurai Jack, Looney Toons, Gargoyles, Spawn animated series, all that stuff looks great.

For the awesome/non-standard stuff, you have Ren and Stimpy, Dr. Katz, Ed, Edd, and Eddy, Rocko's Modern Life, Cow and Chicken, etc.
I think Spongebob gives a good example of the "freak out" kind of thing:
http://happycarpenter.blogs.com/the_happy_carpenter/images/squidward-thumb.jpg

It seems to me there is a lot more diversity in american cartoons, far more shows have their own style. Where as in anime, from what I've seen, you have: Hardboiled style, hard-soft mix, and super cutesy.

[Chacrana]

All of that non-standard stuff looks completely ridiculous. It's just... stupid. It's not so much a conscious design choice as it is the result of a marathon pot-smoking session.

I really can't allow anyone to say anything good about Ed Edd and Eddy... Christ do I fear for this country.

[Chacrana]

What'd you guys think of the second Ghost in the Shell movie? I loved the first one and the TV series... but I remember disliking the second movie when I saw it a few years back. Of course, that's back when I was half-retarded and really just wanted to see action scenes rather than the philosophical shit that GITS is actually known for. So, is it worth a second look, or is it really just crap?

[jaykrue]

What'd you guys think of the second Ghost in the Shell movie? I loved the first one and the TV series... but I remember disliking the second movie when I saw it a few years back. Of course, that's back when I was half-retarded and really just wanted to see action scenes rather than the philosophical shit that GITS is actually known for. So, is it worth a second look, or is it really just crap?

Depends. Are you still looking for action scenes or are you willing to watch existentialism and what defines or constitutes 'life'? GITS: Innocence is pretty deep into the navel gazing (though I think that's partly why I like it). If you want a more balanced film, try GITS: Solid State Society.

[Kirin Lemon]

All of that non-standard stuff looks completely ridiculous. It's just... stupid. It's not so much a conscious design choice as it is the result of a marathon pot-smoking session.
As an artist, this is somewhat disappointing for me to read. You may not care for it, but I think it's refreshing to see diverse animation styles, and I welcome it wholeheartedly. Creativity and diversity in animation is paramount to keeping the art form from becoming old and stale. Japanese animation may still look cutting-edge to you, but I'm getting pretty sick of the same, cookie-cutter look that most shows have. At least American animation has the balls to try a variety of visual styles.

What'd you guys think of the second Ghost in the Shell movie? I loved the first one and the TV series... but I remember disliking the second movie when I saw it a few years back. Of course, that's back when I was half-retarded and really just wanted to see action scenes rather than the philosophical shit that GITS is actually known for. So, is it worth a second look, or is it really just crap?
The second GitS film is a storytelling train wreck that gets lost in its own fake, meaningless "depth." One of the worst movies I've ever seen.

[Chacrana]

As an artist, this is somewhat disappointing for me to read. You may not care for it, but I think it's refreshing to see diverse animation styles, and I welcome it wholeheartedly. Creativity and diversity in animation is paramount to keeping the art form from becoming old and stale. Japanese animation may still look cutting-edge to you, but I'm getting pretty sick of the same, cookie-cutter look that most shows have. At least American animation has the balls to try a variety of visual styles.


It's not so much that I think everything needs to stick to an established style... it's just that the vast majority of shows that try to look unique seem to fail utterly. I mean, Ed Edd and Eddy's major contribution was... squiggly outlines. It doesn't look good and it doesn't add anything to the show.

And before somebody says that I just hate America, I want to say that the worst art style of all time belongs to Reign. Ugh.

[Kirin Lemon]

It's not so much that I think everything needs to stick to an established style... it's just that the vast majority of shows that try to look unique seem to fail utterly. I mean, Ed Edd and Eddy's major contribution was... squiggly outlines. It doesn't look good and it doesn't add anything to the show.

And before somebody says that I just hate America, I want to say that the worst art style of all time belongs to Reign. Ugh.
I'd say the most valid beef with Ed, Edd, and Eddy would be the writing quality, but you're right, I don't care much for the animation style either. Still, that doesn't make all unique shows bad.

Actually, Reign's look is from Korean-born Peter Chung, who studied animation at a university in California. Surprisingly, he's also responsible for co-designing the characters in Rugrats. I think he's quite talented, with great artistic sensibilities, even if his art sometimes doesn't translate well to animation.

[GuilewasNK]

All of that non-standard stuff looks completely ridiculous. It's just... stupid. It's not so much a conscious design choice as it is the result of a marathon pot-smoking session.



I agree with that.

BTW, who is that in your new avatar?

[Chacrana]

I'd say the most valid beef with Ed, Edd, and Eddy would be the writing quality, but you're right, I don't care much for the animation style either. Still, that doesn't make all unique shows bad.

Actually, Reign's look is from Korean-born Peter Chung, who studied animation at a university in California. Surprisingly, he's also responsible for co-designing the characters in Rugrats. I think he's quite talented, with great artistic sensibilities, even if his art sometimes doesn't translate well to animation.

He had a hand in Rugrats? hmm... never knew that. I just know that he was involved in Reign and (unless I'm mistaken) Aeon Flux, neither of which were particularly compelling.


and Guile, my avatar is some ho from Ikki Tousen.

[GuilewasNK]

and Guile, my avatar is some ho from Ikki Tousen.

I need to open up those discs I have of that show. I've been meaning to watch it since I got them, but lately all I have watched is the dub Haruhi and Black Lagoon.

[Inf^Shini]

Instead of that girl Chacrana, put up some Maya Natsume ;O

And for the record, I enjoy watching Ed, Edd n' Eddy, it's funny :D

[Bezerker]

Enough american cartoon talk, lets talk about some real japanese stuff, like Avatar.

... Gwahahaha.

I watched nearly all of Haibane Renmei today. I've got two episodes to go. Its a real letdown in comparison to Texhnolyze & Lain. Just seems like another slice-of-life anime with a little twist.

I'm also halfway through Get Backers, which is a lot more entertaining. Nothing spectacular, but its got a good ratio of comedy & action. I'll probably finish it up in the next day or two. After that, i think i'm gonna give Last Exile a watch.

[Chacrana]

Instead of that girl Chacrana, put up some Maya Natsume ;O

And for the record, I enjoy watching Ed, Edd n' Eddy, it's funny :D

I did not comply with your request, but I am satisfied with the less recognizable, more objectionable content I now have.

[Kirin Lemon]

I watched nearly all of Haibane Renmei today. I've got two episodes to go. Its a real letdown in comparison to Texhnolyze & Lain.
This makes me sad enough, but...

I'm also halfway through Get Backers, which is a lot more entertaining.
... this makes the sadness ten times stronger.

[crystalklear64]

Anime is sucking right now. Can't find anything new or entertaining, any new series or movies coming out any time soon?

[Inf^Shini]

Anime is sucking right now. Can't find anything new or entertaining, any new series or movies coming out any time soon?
I'm looking forward to the new Bleach Movie - "The Diamond Dust Rebellion"

Looks promising :D

[Bezerker]

... this makes the sadness ten times stronger.
I think im watching it more for the storyline (which isnt that great, but ive seen worse) and the comedy. The fighting is very repetitive. Even if its something i dont think i'll like, i usually try to stick it out til the end. I loved the first Saiyuki series (one of ADV's best dubs). But halfway through Reload, I wanted to claw my eyes out. I somehow managed to get all the way through Gunlock.

I know were not supposed to talk about deals in here, but FYE's got a really good one going on for anime. YMMV on combining the B2 offers, it really depends on who is on the register.

B2G1F all anime
B2G $10 gift card (1 per transaction)
50% off Select Geneon
50% off Select Funimation

That would make the complete Gankutsuou series $44 and you have a $10 gift card left over afterwards. Pretty tempting deal.

[bigl523]

I'm looking forward to the new Bleach Movie - "The Diamond Dust Rebellion"

Looks promising :D

Hooray, 1.5 hours of MORE filler...am I the only one that thinks that the majority of the tv series movies are just crap?

[Inf^Shini]

Hooray, 1.5 hours of MORE filler...am I the only one that thinks that the majority of the tv series movies are just crap?

:roll:

[Kirin Lemon]

Hooray, 1.5 hours of MORE filler...am I the only one that thinks that the majority of the tv series movies are just crap?
Nope, I'm with you there.

[Rei no Otaku]

Edit: Oh, and would anyone recommend Rumbling Hearts? I remember Rei hated one of the characters, but the average review score on meta sites seems... ridiculously good. And the whole series is $20 from Rightstuf right now... I usually don't go for the romance/slice of life shows, but if it's really good I'll give it a shot.
The show sucks balls, and I'm pretty sure it gave me cancer. If you want a good emotional show then go watch Saikano.

What sucked the most about it was that it was close to being good. If it weren't for that one character (Who is normally the shitty girlfriend the main character is dating at the beginning of a show then boots to the curb when he finds someone decent. In this show he actually stays with her.) and a couple other absolutely ridiculous things (I'm going to beat you up because I felt the need to fuck your girlfriend!) it would have been a good show.

[bigl523]

You must have eaten up the Bountou arc too then am I right?

:roll:

[Inf^Shini]

You must have eaten up the Bountou arc too then am I right?
:roll:
*Bzzzztttt* Wrong

[jaykrue]

It's true that there haven't been any standout shows lately. Though, true be told, since I'm quite backlogged on US, UK, Japanese live tv shows, I'm not hurtin' too much.

[Kuroi Kaze]

I'm about 2 eps away from the "end" of the Welcome to the NHK series (as far as I know at least).

It's still the best thing I've seen in years.
It makes Haruhi look completely amaturish by comparison.

[cletus]

I'm still trying to find time to read the NHK manga. The translation was finished a while ago but there always seems to be something else needing my attention. I haven't even watched any new animes since NHK except for a few episodes of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and a few movie animes.

[jaykrue]

I have to ask. Am I the only one watching Dennou Coil? Although it seems to be a kiddie story, it's a got a real mature overall story arc. If I had to describe I'd say it's Ghost in the Shell minus the spy intrigue meets Ergo Proxy minus the action & apocalyptic future meets traditional slice-of-life kiddie anime. I'm really diggin' it.

[Kirin Lemon]

I have to ask. Am I the only one watching Dennou Coil? Although it seems to be a kiddie story, it's a got a real mature overall story arc. If I had to describe I'd say it's Ghost in the Shell minus the spy intrigue meets Ergo Proxy minus the action & apocalyptic future meets traditional slice-of-life kiddie anime. I'm really diggin' it.
Nope, I'm watching it too. It's a great show.

[Chacrana]

I have to ask. Am I the only one watching Dennou Coil? Although it seems to be a kiddie story, it's a got a real mature overall story arc. If I had to describe I'd say it's Ghost in the Shell minus the spy intrigue meets Ergo Proxy minus the action & apocalyptic future meets traditional slice-of-life kiddie anime. I'm really diggin' it.

Wait, what?! That... I can't even comprehend what that description is telling me :cry:

[cletus]

Was that the one where the characters all wear VR glasses and they have to take it off to verify if something is real or not? If so it seemed interesting from the little I've seen. I'll probably get around to it after Higurashi, Honey and Clover, Beck, Sayonara Zetsubou, Kino's Journey... hmm. I really need to catch up with the rest of you guys or else I wouldn't be able to post in here anymore. Maybe I should post my list of animes-to-watch and you all can tell me which one's are worth my time.

[linkpwns]

I really fell into a ditch as far as anime goes. I need to watch something new

[jaykrue]

Was that the one where the characters all wear VR glasses and they have to take it off to verify if something is real or not? If so it seemed interesting from the little I've seen. I'll probably get around to it after Higurashi, Honey and Clover, Beck, Sayonara Zetsubou, Kino's Journey... hmm. I really need to catch up with the rest of you guys or else I wouldn't be able to post in here anymore. Maybe I should post my list of animes-to-watch and you all can tell me which one's are worth my time.

Yup. As for the anime you mentioned, I liked all of them except Kino's Journey & Beck. I here Beck is pretty good (at least that's what FriskyTanuki sez) and Kino's Journey would've been good... if they didn't take forever to move the story so I gave up on it.

Wait, what?! That... I can't even comprehend what that description is telling me :cry:

Well, Ghost in the Shell is set in the future where you've got virtual reality and other future tech but it's also got a lot of spy stuff (which Dennou Coil does not). Ergo Proxy is also set in the future but a bleak Mad Max-style future. Dennou Coil is in the future but it seems like life now... but w/ cool VR glasses and no apocalyse. Both GitS and Ergo Proxy discuss (on varying levels) the philosophies of existentialism and the nature of human consciousness; the whole idea can be summed up by the maxim: "I think, therefore I Am." Dennou Coil also explores this topic. It's also a slice-of-life kiddie anime like Kiki's Delivery Service or Ichigo Mashimaro (minus the lolis).

Nope, I'm watching it too. It's a great show.

Good. I thought I was alone in this. :bouncy:

[Kuroi Kaze]

Just finished NHK ni Youkoso...fantastic show.

[MarkMan]

I've been reading a bunch of Manga lately...

Yotsuba& and 20th Century Boys are wonderful...

[Rei no Otaku]

Been watching Blood+. I didn't like the show at first, but it grew on me. Hopefully Sony will release some DVDs, or even better, BRs.

[ekavilanz]

Dennou Coil is a great series, I'm only up to episode 9 or 10 so far. Aside from a good story and setting, I feel the animation style has the differentiation that some were saying anime is lacking in.

I haven't heard anyone mention Gurren Lagann, I recommend that show. At first I wasn't liking the character/mech designs but everything grew on me after the first 3 episodes.

[Chacrana]

Finally finished up Yu Yu Hakusho. Got the last disc yesterday and watched 10 episodes last night and four today. Such a good show... easily one of my favorite Shonen Jump series. It's a shame that something like DBZ managed to become far more popular. Anyway, the conclusion was satisfying and I really don't feel like I need more resolution... which is good.

[jaykrue]

Dennou Coil is a great series, I'm only up to episode 9 or 10 so far. Aside from a good story and setting, I feel the animation style has the differentiation that some were saying anime is lacking in.

I haven't heard anyone mention Gurren Lagann, I recommend that show. At first I wasn't liking the character/mech designs but everything grew on me after the first 3 episodes.

It's been mentioned a while back. :-P :lol:;) It's by the same guy that directed Dead Leaves (a series I liked as well).

[tehweezner]

where's a good place besides ebay to buy anime-related merch? plushies nad shit like that..

[linkpwns]

Finally finished up Yu Yu Hakusho. Got the last disc yesterday and watched 10 episodes last night and four today. Such a good show... easily one of my favorite Shonen Jump series. It's a shame that something like DBZ managed to become far more popular. Anyway, the conclusion was satisfying and I really don't feel like I need more resolution... which is good.
Chac, my sister just wtfuxored at your sig. Lawl.

If you weren't so against fansubs, I'd reccommend watchin HunterxHunter, as it is made by the same person. However, the animation never finished, so you really won't get any resolution at the end.

Oh, and at tehweezner:
Try animecornerstore.com or rightstuf.com

[Chacrana]

Picked up Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society LE at Best Buy today since it was only $15. Definitely couldn't pass it up at that kind of price. S'pose I'll give that a shot tonight and see how it is.

Paprika sucked though. Wow. Just random nonsense and nothing particularly interesting.

[cletus]

So am I the last person to find out about this? I've seen both of these scenes years ago but never made the connection.

http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/5/12/20/f_cowboynarutm_44a6486.gif (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/5/12/20/f_cowboynarutm_44a6486.gif&srv=img37)

[Liquid 2]

Dennou Coil is interesting.

Paprika sucked though. Wow. Just random nonsense and nothing particularly interesting.
You suck.

[linkpwns]

So am I the last person to find out about this? I've seen both of these scenes years ago but never made the connection.

http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/5/12/20/f_cowboynarutm_44a6486.gif (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/5/12/20/f_cowboynarutm_44a6486.gif&srv=img37)

For the last year or so, it seemed like Naruto has been copying so much from other animes. Watch HunterxHunter, then watch Naruto. You'll see.

[Chacrana]

Dennou Coil is interesting.


You suck.

Contrary to popular belief, I do not suck.

Paprika felt like a case of good ideas, bad execution. I liked some of the stuff the movie did, but it's not something I'd ever watch again.

[Chacrana]

Just finished Solid State Society. I liked it a lot... it was kinda interesting, because it felt a lot like the first movie at certain moments. Almost as if they were retelling the first movie within the context of the TV series.

[Bezerker]

Just got done with Get Backers. It was an average show, ive seen better, ive seen worse.

I'll be starting Last Exile today. Having a video player (Zune) at work helps big time with getting rid of the backlog.

[Kuroi Kaze]

Just got done with Get Backers. It was an average show, ive seen better, ive seen worse.

I'll be starting Last Exile today. Having a video player (Zune) at work helps big time with getting rid of the backlog.

Getbackers started so strong and then it just totally kinda falls apart.

This saddened me as Dr. Jackal is the greatest character ever.

[Killer Rabbit]

Finally finished up Yu Yu Hakusho. Got the last disc yesterday and watched 10 episodes last night and four today. Such a good show... easily one of my favorite Shonen Jump series. It's a shame that something like DBZ managed to become far more popular. Anyway, the conclusion was satisfying and I really don't feel like I need more resolution... which is good.

Ah yes, Yu Yu Hakusho has been one of my favorites since it first aired on Cartoon Network back when they still had "Toonami." The first five or six episodes are fantastic. It's really like DBZ done right.

[Bezerker]

VICTORY!!!!

The AAA Anime site has posted a number of new title solicitations from Sony. Including the following:

# Blood+ Vol. 1 - 120 minutes? - $24.99 - 03/4/2008
# Blood+ Vol. Part 1 (Special Edition) (6 Disc) - 600 minutes? - $119.95 - 03/4/2008

I almost fell out of my chair when i read this. While its not a Blu-Ray release, i'm excited that were getting the series finally on dvd. I'm wondering what all is going to be in the Special Edition version. Only 2 and a half months to go.

[Rei no Otaku]

Yes!! Thank you Sony. Though I also was hoping for that blu-ray release.

6 disc special edition!? What the hell is in that?

[zewone]

So am I the last person to find out about this? I've seen both of these scenes years ago but never made the connection.

http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/5/12/20/f_cowboynarutm_44a6486.gif (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/5/12/20/f_cowboynarutm_44a6486.gif&srv=img37)
Just paying homage; I don't see what the big deal is.

http://www.image4you.org/images/65959168.gif

Rei,

Have you heard or seen a way for us folks in America to catch the first Evangelion Rebuild movie yet?

[Rei no Otaku]

Rei,

Have you heard or seen a way for us folks in America to catch the first Evangelion Rebuild movie yet?
Have to wait until the release of the DVD in Japan at the earliest. Sucks for me because I don't watch fansubs, so I have to wait until the US release...

It is Eva though... I may have to go against my own rules just this once.

[Bezerker]

6 disc special edition!? What the hell is in that?

Judging that the title says "part 1", I can only assume that they will be doing two runs of the series in individual volume format, and two boxes containing half of the series in each box.

If that is what they are doing, it sounds kind of stupid. I'd much rather just have the two boxes than wait for 10-11 more volumes to be released. But, with Sony's track record for anime series (nearly every series they licensed has been put on permanent hiatus before completion) i'd accept any release we can get.

[Rei no Otaku]

It kind of makes sense, and frankly I'd rather have a box now than the usual waiting period before a box comes out.

[ValkyrieVF-1S]

Just finished watching the first episode of Macross F. Looks promising so far from what I have seen. Just hope it is better than Macross Zero.

[Kuroi Kaze]

I'm currently enjoying XXXHolic & Tsubasa Chronicles.

Word.

[tehweezner]

anyone seen gundam seed? i watched the first seven eps or so and i haven't watched any since as i grew bored of it.

does it get any better?

[Chuplayer]

anyone seen gundam seed? i watched the first seven eps or so and i haven't watched any since as i grew bored of it.

does it get any better?

I watched the first 25 or so episodes on Toonami before they moved it to 2AM Saturday morning and didn't tell anybody, and I liked it. I can't wait for the Anime Legends sets to come out so I can finally finish watching the series.

[Rei no Otaku]

anyone seen gundam seed? i watched the first seven eps or so and i haven't watched any since as i grew bored of it.

does it get any better?
No, it sucks all the way through.

Not sure if you watch REAL Gundam, but if you don't I highly suggest checking out the original Mobile Suit Gundam, Zeta Gundam, Gundam 0080, 8th MS Team, and Char's Counterattack.

[-Never4ever-]

Can't forget about good ole Gundam Wing . . .

[Rei no Otaku]

Can't forget about good ole Gundam Wing . . .
Unfortunately...

[Liquid 2]

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

Is this a serious advertisement?

[FriskyTanuki]

Finally got around to watching Detective Academy Q, which I got from Anime Otaku a long time ago, and I like it a lot. I'd say Case Closed is a bit better, but both are very good mystery anime.

[jaykrue]

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

Is this a serious advertisement?

It is and it just goes to show how stupid some marketing is. The name of the show is yamato nadeshiko shinge henge and my japanese is horrible but I'm fairly sure that roughly translates into Ideal Japanese Woman Transformation. That sounds pretty shitty but they could've come up w/ something close instead of the Wallflower. They could've even truncated it into Ideal Woman or Perfect Woman and it would've fit the series more closely. Too bad. I enjoyed it despite it being a shoujo title.

[Kirin Lemon]

It is and it just goes to show how stupid some marketing is. The name of the show is yamato nadeshiko shinge henge and my japanese is horrible but I'm fairly sure that roughly translates into Ideal Japanese Woman Transformation. That sounds pretty shitty but they could've come up w/ something close instead of the Wallflower. They could've even truncated it into Ideal Woman or Perfect Woman and it would've fit the series more closely. Too bad. I enjoyed it despite it being a shoujo title.
More accurate might be "The Seven Transformations of the Perfect Girl." A shichihenge is a dance in kabuki where the performer quickly changes his clothes seven times.

And I think you're both missing the point that the advertisement was *supposed* to be ridiculous.

[jaykrue]

More accurate might be "The Seven Transformations of the Perfect Girl." A shichihenge is a dance in kabuki where the performer quickly changes his clothes seven times.

And I think you're both missing the point that the advertisement was *supposed* to be ridiculous.

My issue isn't w/ the advertising. It's the name. It's a pet peeve of mine when they rename a series to 'better assimilate' it to another culture and then completely fail. I was actually surprised Naruto didn't change into Spiral Ninja or some other stupid crap like that. Really, they could've gone w/ something closer to the original title. The Wallflower in the US translated into a socially inept person at parties. While Sunako is definitely that, that's really only one small aspect of the show. The Japanese title makes more sense as it's more about the makeover ('transformation') than the fact that she's socially inept.

[crystalklear64]

Either way, it doesn't look good.

[tehweezner]

does code geass season 1 have two recap episodes? i see 23 eps but some lists have 25

nvm, two recaps and 24-25.. so really it has 27 total episodes.. so confusing :/

[linkpwns]

I got Le Chevalier D'Eon volume 2 today... ohrah!

[Bezerker]

I guess this announcement would've been better for the 20th CB thread, but since that ones done.

One of Viz's newest licences....

....

...

Naoki Urasawa's Monster!!!!

http://www.natpe.org/conference/exhibitorlist/details/index.jsp?id_string=4276:03QlQZ1Zv0jhoMK$$7YmVw**

Nothing has been officially confirmed yet, from what i'm hearing, in the past, Viz has taken up to a two years after licensing a series before they make an official announcement. The manga finishes in December, and the americanized movie should be happening sometime within the next year or so (i think), so hopefully an announcement will come real soon.

Searching around on Amazon, I came accross a live action Devilman movie. I downloaded it and watched it today. The CG was really good looking (Devilman looked badass, and even some of the other demons were really well done). Unfortunately, the story, and acting couldnt save it. Of course, I plan on following up this movie with "Crystal Triangle"; from what I heard on the anime world order, is one of the worst anime OAV's ever made. Should be an interesting watch, unfortunately it seems like none of the good torrent sites have it up. Current download will take 104 hours to complete... If anyone knows where I can find this on a good tracker, or direct download, please let me know.

[Kirin Lemon]

I guess this announcement would've been better for the 20th CB thread, but since that ones done.

One of Viz's newest licences....

....

...

Naoki Urasawa's Monster!!!!

http://www.natpe.org/conference/exhibitorlist/details/index.jsp?id_string=4276:03QlQZ1Zv0jhoMK$$7YmVw**

Sorry, this doesn't mean Monster is licensed. And the news that Viz is shopping Monster around is at least a month old already. Basically, this amounts to a "Hey, here's this unlicensed show that nobody has the rights to! Any takers?" Viz has done this previous years with other shows that never got picked up, too.

[Liquid 2]

Dennou Coil is really, really good.

[Kirin Lemon]

Dennou Coil is really, really good.
Yup!

[jaykrue]

Dennou Coil is really, really good.

I concur.

[Liquid 2]

Gotta thank you for that recommendation, Jaykrue.

~9 episodes in.

[jaykrue]

Gotta thank you for that recommendation, Jaykrue.

~9 episodes in.

No problem. I was worried that people thought it sucked since no one seemed to particularly talk about it until I brought it up but I'm glad some ppl enjoyed. I think it ties for my fav of 2007 alongside Lucky Star.

[Kirin Lemon]

No problem. I was worried that people thought it sucked since no one seemed to particularly talk about it until I brought it up but I'm glad some ppl enjoyed. I think it ties for my fav of 2007 alongside Lucky Star.
That's a *severe* insult to Dennou Coil.

[jaykrue]

That's a *severe* insult to Dennou Coil.

That's ok. I don't mind insulting non-sentient objects.

[Liquid 2]

Anyone know Ureshii's IRC channel off the top of their heads? I need to track down the last six eps of Dennou Coil in 720p.

[jaykrue]

Anyone know Ureshii's IRC channel off the top of their heads? I need to track down the last six eps of Dennou Coil in 720p.

Are they even out? I've been waiting for them to finish the hi-rez versions.

[Liquid 2]

I just checked their site, and yes they are. Since the 22 of December, actually. Time to go snag them.

#ureshii@Rizon, by the way.

edit: ugh@slow bots. Not even breaking 100 kbps on Ureshii|Aniserv.

[Liquid 2]

Just finished Dennou Coil. Best anime I've seen in a long fuckin' time.

I <3 Yasako. That always worried look she has is a killer.


Someone recommend me another show plz.

[zewone]

Just finished Dennou Coil. Best anime I've seen in a long fuckin' time.

I <3 Yasako. That always worried look she has is a killer.


Someone recommend me another show plz.
Where's a good place to grab it?

[Liquid 2]

Where's a good place to grab it?
Bit-HDTV has eps 1-20 in 720p. I'm gonna UL the last 6 this weekend.

It starts out a bit slow, but give it a chance. It gets really damn good towards the end.

[Liquid 2]

In case you miss it in the OTT, zew: http://www.bit-hdtv.com/details.php?id=12859


Someone recommend me another series to watch, now that I'm done with Dennou Coil.

[GuilewasNK]

Ok, I got a sweet digital camera for Christmas and I figured this is a good way to break it in. I took some pics of all my anime DVDs. I actaully don't have room to display them all, so the pics have some in there twice. I think I forgot to set the auto-focus because one of the pics looks a little fuzzt on one side to me.

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/4953/img0019gv8.th.jpg (http://img86.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0019gv8.jpg)

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/80/img0020pc2.th.jpg (http://img131.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0020pc2.jpg)

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/93/img0022zr8.th.jpg (http://img99.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0022zr8.jpg)

I'm not going to bother dragging out my VHS right now.

[Bezerker]

I was just wondering, why does anime get cheaper when its brought to the US but manga gets more expensive?

With anime, you've gotta get someone to translate for both the vocals and subs, time the subs, then you've gotta find voice actors to do the dub. But with manga, two people could basically do it (one if you wanna get technical). It just needs to be translated, cleaned, and the translated text placed in the right area (which photocopiers are able to do with the touch of a button nowadays).

One really good example (all prices are SRP):

R2 Gantz is 11 discs at $55.18 a disc.
R1 Gantz is 10 discs at $17.98-$29.98 a disc

R2 Gantz manga is $5.59 a volume
R1 Gantz manga is $13.95 a volume.

I may have picked a bad example as Gantz was infamous in japan, but the price trend is about the same with nearly all other series. I really find it weird that the medium that requires more effort is the one we get for cheaper.

[FriskyTanuki]

Picked up the last four volumes (II through V) of Beck on DVD today, so I just have the one (or is it two) volume left to go before my amp boxset is full.

[MarkMan]

I bought a crapload of anime DVDs at my local Big Lots! stores... couldn't pass em' up for $3 a pop...

Just watched the first episode of the Persona anime the other night... I'm liking it so far! Was pleased to hear a familiar tune or two from the games as well...

[GuilewasNK]

I was just wondering, why does anime get cheaper when its brought to the US but manga gets more expensive?

With anime, you've gotta get someone to translate for both the vocals and subs, time the subs, then you've gotta find voice actors to do the dub. But with manga, two people could basically do it (one if you wanna get technical). It just needs to be translated, cleaned, and the translated text placed in the right area (which photocopiers are able to do with the touch of a button nowadays).

One really good example (all prices are SRP):

R2 Gantz is 11 discs at $55.18 a disc.
R1 Gantz is 10 discs at $17.98-$29.98 a disc

R2 Gantz manga is $5.59 a volume
R1 Gantz manga is $13.95 a volume.

I may have picked a bad example as Gantz was infamous in japan, but the price trend is about the same with nearly all other series. I really find it weird that the medium that requires more effort is the one we get for cheaper.

I can only think of two things.

The DVD media is cheaper to make than binding paper in a book.

DVDs have more sales than manga so DVDs can be sold at lower cost. Also, shows that get airplay on Cartoon Network get more airplay and might reduce costs.

Neither may be true, but that is all I can think of.

[Kuroi Kaze]

So yeah I just watched 9 hours of Death Note and finished it.

Some of the most clever writing ever put in an anime.
For once you're not sitting there feeling a lot smarter than the characters in the show.

[Callandor]

Full Metal Alchemist 79 is out: Marcoh beats Envy! Or at least is seems so...

[Liquid 2]

Seems so? There's no doubt about it.

It seems as though the tides are turning in the war though.

[Callandor]

Technically, it's not dead yet, hence the "seems so."

[Liquid 2]

Defeat is defeat. Nothing uncertain if you ask me.

[Bezerker]

Regarding FMA 79

Ugh, that was crap, my favorite homunculi defeated by an old fart. Sadly, being turned into a gate to amestris doesnt seem like that bad of a death now.

I wonder if "Father" will create a new Envy, like he did with Greed. IIRC, doesnt he still need to give Gluttony a new body?

I really wish Arakawa would get FMA serialized in a weekly magazine. With as many different plot lines she has going, it seems like it wont be done for another 10 years at a monthly release.

[Liquid 2]

Regarding FMA 79

Ugh, that was crap, my favorite homunculi defeated by an old fart. Sadly, being turned into a gate to amestris doesnt seem like that bad of a death now.

I wonder if "Father" will create a new Envy, like he did with Greed. IIRC, doesnt he still need to give Gluttony a new body?

I really wish Arakawa would get FMA serialized in a weekly magazine. With as many different plot lines she has going, it seems like it wont be done for another 10 years at a monthly release.
The father was able to reabsorb greed though. Envy has been destroyed entirely, so I can see father getting real angry, real quick.

And I disagree with your sentiments about the series. Arakawa would most likely not be able to put out a 50+ page quality chapter a week, not to mention that there really aren't too many story lines in the first place. Furthermore, the end is already in sight. I don't see it lasting more than another year or two, at this pace.

[GuilewasNK]

Hey, does anyone happen to have a legit, mint copy of Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture on DVD they would like to sell or trade? I was going to look for it with the curent Rightstuf sale and it is gone.

[crystalklear64]

Heh, I do.. on VHS :' (

[Rei no Otaku]

Hey, does anyone happen to have a legit, mint copy of Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture on DVD they would like to sell or trade? I was going to look for it with the curent Rightstuf sale and it is gone.
I own it on DVD. Found it years ago at Suncoast. Unfortunately, I love the movie and will most definitely not be parting with it.

[Mr. Beef]

Just curious, is it worth it to try and finish up the rest of D-Grey.Man? I stopped watching around episode 20-24, and I forgot why, and what heppened around those episodes.

So yeah I just watched 9 hours of Death Note and finished it.

Some of the most clever writing ever put in an anime.
For once you're not sitting there feeling a lot smarter than the characters in the show.The episode with the tennis match alone made me feel stupid.

[jaykrue]

Just curious, is it worth it to try and finish up the rest of D-Grey.Man? I stopped watching around episode 20-24, and I forgot why, and what heppened around those episodes.

Depends. Do you like Naruto, Bleach, DBZ type power one-upping:

Person 1: "Ha! My power level is 1000!"

Person 2: "Oh yeah? Well I learned a new jutsu and my power level is 3000!"

Person 3: "I got both you bitches in check. My zanpakatou just evolved! My power level is over 9000!"

That's pretty much the latter episodes though, admittedly, the exorcists are getting their asses handed to them pretty bad right now so I expect one of them to 'power up'

[Mr. Beef]

Depends. Do you like Naruto, Bleach, DBZ type power one-upping:

Person 1: "Ha! My power level is 1000!"

Person 2: "Oh yeah? Well I learned a new jutsu and my power level is 3000!"

Person 3: "I got both you bitches in check. My zanpakatou just evolved! My power level is over 9000!"

That's pretty much the latter episodes though, admittedly, the exorcists are getting their asses handed to them pretty bad right now so I expect one of them to 'power up'Aw, really? Well, I was a big DBZ fan, and I'm somewhat into Naruto, but I was hoping that the later parts of DGM wouldn't be that bad.