Anime Thread Sky Sapphire. Materialise. Start!

[karsh]

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Figure since Naruto and Bleach and FMP have all had their own Anime Topic, might as well give Mai-Otome it's own. Prolly not the best title, but I liked it at the time.

[FriskyTanuki]

:-s

[karsh]

:-s

And that's why you should watch Mai-Otome. It's easily THE best anime series this year.

[jmcc]

Oh good, a new one. Now we can all consider the question: jung sbez jvyy Ubyybj Vpuvtb'f Mnacnxhgb gnxr?

[jaykrue]

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Figure since Naruto and Bleach and FMP have all had their own Anime Topic, might as well give Mai-Otome it's own. Prolly not the best title, but I liked it at the time.

Bastard. :bomb::lol:;):applause: I was thinking of something similar to this. But I was going to put her special attack w/ the countdown. Too bad I didn't think the last thread would finish before I got back.

[karsh]

Bastard. :bomb::lol:;):applause: I was thinking of something similar to this. But I was going to put her special attack w/ the countdown. Too bad I didn't think the last thread would finish before I got back.

LOL

Yeah. That might have been a better title, but for some reason when I kept thinking of an Otome title, the word materialise kept coming up so this was what came out. I almost went the FMA route, but I've done that as an OTT before.

[Liquid 2]

And that's why you should watch Mai-Otome. It's easily THE best anime series this year.isnt Mai-Otome the sequel/second season to some other series?

Oh good, a new one. Now we can all consider the question: jung sbez jvyy Ubyybj Vpuvtb'f Mnacnxhgb gnxr? I think it stays the same, although I do believe his actual body will change in some way

I think SS may have just had her confined, spirit pressure wise. As far as I know, the gigai was the only thing [from Urahara] sapping her power. I think that the tower that Rukia was confined in was made of some material that sapped spirit power, was it not?

[karsh]

isnt Mai-Otome the sequel/second season to some other series?

It's the sequel in spirit to Mai-HiME. It uses the same characters (plus some new ones) but recasts them in new roles.

[jaykrue]

It's the sequel in spirit to Mai-HiME. It uses the same characters (plus some new ones) but recasts them in new roles.

That's why I wouldn't call it a sequel per se. It's more akin to a 'remake'. Kinda like how old skool movies are remade to suit modern 21st century audiences... only Mai Otome doesn't suck. :lol:

[jmcc]

I think it stays the same, although I do believe his actual body will change in some way
Yeah, I'm tending to think that, too, but he's weird in most other ways. Who knows what it will turn out to be?
I think that the tower that Rukia was confined in was made of some material that sapped spirit power, was it not?
It was, but she was outside to be shuffled around at a few points, so I think that collar thing she's got on serves some similar function.

[Kirin Lemon]

And that's why you should watch Mai-Otome. It's easily THE best anime series this year.
Unless, of course, you count Honey and Clover, Paradise Kiss, Kamichu!, Air, Ah! My Goddes, Glass Mask, or Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid.

Oh, and Monster and Gankutsuou, if you want to include shows that spent the majority of their run in 2005. Those two are the real winners of the past year, by far.

[2poor]

has anyone ever heard of tree of palm?

[Kirin Lemon]

has anyone ever heard of tree of palm?
A Tree of Palme, you mean. Not great, not terrible.

More info at ANN: http://animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=928

[2poor]

its not even about a tree? it sounded interesting when it was mentioned at AX.

[karsh]

Unless, of course, you count Honey and Clover, Paradise Kiss, Kamichu!, Air, Ah! My Goddes, Glass Mask, or Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid.

Oh, and Monster and Gankutsuou, if you want to include shows that spent the majority of their run in 2005. Those two are the real winners of the past year, by far.


Never saw most of those and quite frankly, they don't appeal to me. Can't count FMP!TSR cause it really is just a continuation of FMP, so I don't consider it a new series, just a new season of FMP. The only thing there I really want to watch is Monster, but no one at my college has it and BT won't work on campus. So I haven't been able to watch it.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Never saw most of those and quite frankly, they don't appeal to me. Can't count FMP!TSR cause it really is just a continuation of FMP, so I don't consider it a new series, just a new season of FMP. The only thing there I really want to watch is Monster, but no one at my college has it and BT won't work on campus. So I haven't been able to watch it.You can't just change the port settings? Or is it more devious than that?

[karsh]

You can't just change the port settings? Or is it more devious than that?


I've tried changing the port settings, but I think the school has managed to come up with some other way to block torrents, cause it was working for awhile but now it won't and changing the ports doesn't really do anything at all. I'll have to see if I changing the ports to something else can get it to work again. The other problem is that they'll notice if I start taking up bandwidth enough to download some of Monster, and I'm not sure how they'll react to seeing a chunk of their bandwidth going to one place.

[karsh]

Well what do ya know...BitComet is working again. That's always nice to know. Time to find me somewhere to get Monster.

[jaykrue]

Well what do ya know...BitComet is working again. That's always nice to know. Time to find me somewhere to get Monster.

School networks typically blacklist certain ports so you might want to change them to more obscure ones. Choose an uncommon port within the range of 10000-65535 as anything under is most likely either used for other protocols (like 80 for http) or is blacklisted by most schools (like 6881-6891).

[Ikohn4ever]

new bleach 205 images and psudo summary are out....BANKAI!

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Well what do ya know...BitComet is working again. That's always nice to know. Time to find me somewhere to get Monster.I've been getting them from soldats (http://a.scarywater.net/soldats/), but they're only up to 63 (and that one just came out).

[Liquid 2]

new bleach 205 images and psudo summary are out....BANKAI!Its chapter 206 and you can see it here:
http://www.bleachforums.com/showthread.php?t=10481&page=2&pp=30

there's a better summary by Djudge (he does the informal speed translations for the people on the forums) on page 2 of the thread

[jaykrue]

DB's 'bleach 60' is hilarious! :lol:

"Please, $$$$a!"

[FriskyTanuki]

And that's why you should watch Mai-Otome. It's easily THE best anime series this year.
You still haven't learned yet. My taste =/= your taste. :lol: ;)

[sblymnlcrymnl]

DB's 'bleach 60' is hilarious! :lol:

"Please, $$$$a!"For a second I thought "how did I miss that?" and then I remembered that 60 isn't out 'til next week and it's probably a joke. :lol:

And there are 2 versions now ...

[jaykrue]

For a second I thought "how did I miss that?" and then I remembered that 60 isn't out 'til next week and it's probably a joke. :lol:

And there are 2 versions now ...

hence the quotes around bleach 60.:lol:;)

[BigSpoonyBard]

All I gots to say is

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/7404/wtf8mw.jpg

[Ikohn4ever]

New Naruto manga is out

[sblymnlcrymnl]

New Naruto manga is outNot much going on this week. :-(

[Ikohn4ever]

Not much going on this week. :-(


you kinda had to expect that I mean we are about to start a most likely huge arc, because Sasuke comes before everything else since they are working with a DEADline, also its nice to have a lil humor it is sort of the calm before the storm.

[FriskyTanuki]

:-s Why did Studio Pierrot mix up my Naruto with some japanese Scooby-Doo? :lol:

[Ikohn4ever]

:-s Why did Studio Pierrot mix up my Naruto with some japanese Scooby-Doo? :lol:

haha, all they need is Pakkun. I am sure next week's ep will take place at the old broken down ninja amusement park

[karsh]

Well, after a nice 42 hour download, I finally finished downloading the first 26 episodes of Monster, so that should prove interesting to watch later on.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I've been getting them from soldats (http://a.scarywater.net/soldats/), but they're only up to 63 (and that one just came out).64 and 65 are out now. Weeks of nothing, and then 3 at once? I guess I shouldn't complain. :lol:

[jmcc]

Why was anyone ever surprised by Naruto filler? Under 15 episodes in and they waste a third of an episode with pointless recap and the other two thirds with DBZ-level pacing.

[jaykrue]

Hmmm, with eps. 9, I'm starting to think Mai Otome is more and more ecchi than its earlier incarnation. :rofl:

[FriskyTanuki]

Why was anyone ever surprised by Naruto filler? Under 15 episodes in and they waste a third of an episode with pointless recap and the other two thirds with DBZ-level pacing.
What recap? I watched it again and it's pretty much an Naruto-themed episode of Scooby Do without the talking dog, and it was a shame that Pakkun didn't appear and complete the picture.

[Ikohn4ever]

What recap? I watched it again and it's pretty much an Naruto-themed episode of Scooby Do without the talking dog, and it was a shame that Pakkun didn't appear and complete the picture.


well obviously Kakashi is going to show up so u never know if he will bring out his cute ninja dogs

[FriskyTanuki]

well obviously Kakashi is going to show up so u never know if he will bring out his cute ninja dogs
Maybe, though Pakkun is the only talking one from what I remember unless Kiba shows up and he gets high in the process.

[jmcc]

What recap? I watched it again and it's pretty much an Naruto-themed episode of Scooby Do without the talking dog, and it was a shame that Pakkun didn't appear and complete the picture.
No, I mean the Cartoon Network showing. They had like 8 minutes of recap in episode 14. And then a bunch of talking. How did this show sustain itself, assuming it gets good later?

[FriskyTanuki]

No, I mean the Cartoon Network showing. They had like 8 minutes of recap in episode 14. And then a bunch of talking. How did this show sustain itself, assuming it gets good later?
There's only 5 more episodes until this arc is over and then the chuunin exam is up next. While these episodes are a little slow, the suspense is pretty high and I think the shock of Haku being a male is still prevalent.

[jmcc]

There's only 5 more episodes until this arc is over and then the chuunin exam is up next. While these episodes are a little slow, the suspense is pretty high and I think the shock of Haku being a male is still prevalent.
I just don't recall the manga having this much dead air. Get to fighting, you're a shonen series!

[FriskyTanuki]

I just don't recall the manga having this much dead air. Get to fighting, you're a shonen series!
Actually, the pacing is pretty much the same at this point.

[dcfox]

I just downloaded Bleach 60 from dattebayo and its been urbanized, for a lack of a better word. What the hell is up with that, is it a new thing they're doing?

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Why was anyone ever surprised by Naruto filler? Under 15 episodes in and they waste a third of an episode with pointless recap and the other two thirds with DBZ-level pacing.I don't see how they're going to keep from having a shit-ton of filler once part 2 starts, given that the average manga chapter now translates to roughly 3 minutes of screen time.

[jmcc]

I just downloaded Bleach 60 from dattebayo and its been urbanized, for a lack of a better word. What the hell is up with that, is it a new thing they're doing?
This wasn't the episode you're looking for. Move along.

[Admiral Ackbar]

http://www.bandai-ent.com/ebay/GH01.jpg (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6019829341)

[Ikohn4ever]

Bleach 60 out

[Mouse]

I normally avoid the anime threads, because you guys scare me.

However, I was in Hot Topic yesterday, and found something really cool.
They've got Vash the Stampede jackets for sale.

But at $90 for what's essentially a costume (it was crappy quality) there was no way I'd buy it.

I did get a picture of me in it though.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v133/TwigBoy/th_Ben-VtS-01.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/v133/TwigBoy/Ben-VtS-01.jpg)

Edit: Thumbnailed

[sblymnlcrymnl]

You got them crazy eyes. Reminds me of Samuel L. in Unbreakable. :lol:

[karsh]

Bleach 60 was definitely awesome. I forgot how much I loved a certain character's entrance, or re-entrance.

[Ikohn4ever]

Bleach 60 was definitely awesome. I forgot how much I loved a certain character's entrance, or re-entrance.

it kinda goes down hill from there unless you like to see that favorite character in action to be followed by a buttttttttttttttttttttload of filler

[FriskyTanuki]

I normally avoid the anime threads, because you guys scare me.

However, I was in Hot Topic yesterday, and found something really cool.
They've got Vash the Stampede jackets for sale.

But at $90 for what's essentially a costume (it was crappy quality) there was no way I'd buy it.

I did get a picture of me in it though.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v133/TwigBoy/th_Ben-VtS-01.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/v133/TwigBoy/Ben-VtS-01.jpg)

Edit: Thumbnailed
Is that leather, plastic, or some other shiny material?

[karsh]

Yeah, Bleach is most likely gonna go into a filler arc soon, but who knows...It may actually prove to be a decent filler arc. So far, I've enjoyed the filler in Bleach. They've been entertaining, which is all I ask from filler. And since it most likely will deal with Ichigo and Shinigamis instead of Don Kannoji, I think there's potential for this to be an awesoe filler arc.

[jmcc]

God, I'd forgotten what a terrible villain Nvmra is. He's to the series what Ghalleon was to Lunar: a chatty bitch who was invincible until the final battle of the game.

edit: redacted spoiler

[karsh]

God, I'd forgotten what a terrible villain Nvmra is. He's to the series what Ghalleon was to Lunar: a chatty bitch who was invincible until the final battle of the game.

edit: redacted spoiler


Ghaleon is awesome. Where else do you find a villain who really does think he's doing good things by harnessing the powers of the ancient dragons and the goddess of the world and trying to destroy the world? I mean, his reasoning is one of the few villains in a game I can see why they're doing it. After all the sacrifices that he and his friends made trying to protect Althena were just being thrown aside by society, so he had to do something, and the only thing that came to his mind was to destroy this world and start again. Ghaleon is easily one of my favorite video game villains, right up there with the ultimate psycho, Luca Blight.

[jmcc]

Ghaleon is awesome. Where else do you find a villain who really does think he's doing good things by harnessing the powers of the ancient dragons and the goddess of the world and trying to destroy the world? I mean, his reasoning is one of the few villains in a game I can see why they're doing it. After all the sacrifices that he and his friends made trying to protect Althena were just being thrown aside by society, so he had to do something, and the only thing that came to his mind was to destroy this world and start again. Ghaleon is easily one of my favorite video game villains, right up there with the ultimate psycho, Luca Blight.
Counterpoint: all three long to consume their own farts. It's so pathetic.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

So the 287 raw is out, and it seems someone has chinpo on the brain (as usual). :roll: :lol:

[Liquid 2]

Bleach ch207's title is Mode: Genocide
the raw is out at the link I posted below,

and damn, Heheh (thats rot13, not laughter) kicks ass,
it makes you wonder if she's actually real or created from the way she speaks,
there is a very quick sloppy translation on the 2nd page of the thread, 2nd post posted by Hiken

http://bleachforums.com/showthread.php?t=10784

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Bleach ch207's title is Mode: Genocide
the raw is out at the link I posted below,

and damn, Heheh (thats rot13, not laughter) kicks ass,
it makes you wonder if she's actually real or created from the way she speaks,
there is a very quick sloppy translation on the 2nd page of the thread, 2nd post posted by Hiken

http://bleachforums.com/showthread.php?t=10784Hot damn. :hot: 8-)

[Ikohn4ever]

Bleach ch207's title is Mode: Genocide
the raw is out at the link I posted below,

and damn, Heheh (thats rot13, not laughter) kicks ass,
it makes you wonder if she's actually real or created from the way she speaks,
there is a very quick sloppy translation on the 2nd page of the thread, 2nd post posted by Hiken

http://bleachforums.com/showthread.php?t=10784


holy crap she always made me laugh but wow, though she really got the bull by the horns.

[FriskyTanuki]

It looks like those of you that've been missing dubbed Naruto have gotten the chance to catch up. For New Year's Eve, there will be a 17 episode marathon starting at 2:30 PM on CN.

[kakomu]

It looks like those of you that've been missing dubbed Naruto have gotten the chance to catch up. For New Year's Eve, there will be a 17 episode marathon starting at 2:30 PM on CN.

That's more episodes than I could ever stand of Naruto.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

It looks like those of you that've been missing dubbed Naruto have gotten the chance to catch up. For New Year's Eve, there will be a 17 episode marathon starting at 2:30 PM on CN.That sounds good and all, but a few days ago I actually caught about 5 minutes of a dubbed episode. Fucking horrible. :cry:

[Ikohn4ever]

That sounds good and all, but a few days ago I actually caught about 5 minutes of a dubbed episode. Fucking horrible. :cry:



believe it!

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I've got the current Bleach opening stuck in my head. Well actually, only the last 10 seconds, as that's all I ever hear. Still, not bad.believe it!And I only had to hear that shit once! :lol:

[Ikohn4ever]

Yamato has the craziest jutsus, I guess its because most of Kakashi's skills have either already been seen or since we have seen him since the begining, but he seems to be not as great in my eyes as of late. Sure he has his new jutsu, but he always seems to be getting hurt Goku style. I am sure we will see Kakashi go all out soon against someone. Oh and who do you think the cloaked stranger in the pale moonlight is.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Yamato has the craziest jutsus, I guess its because most of Kakashi's skills have either already been seen or since we have seen him since the begining, but he seems to be not as great in my eyes as of late. Sure he has his new jutsu, but he always seems to be getting hurt Goku style. I am sure we will see Kakashi go all out soon against someone. Oh and who do you think the cloaked stranger in the pale moonlight is.Summoning (well, not technically) a house is nifty, but how useful is that in battle, really? :lol:

[Ikohn4ever]

Summoning (well, not technically) a house is nifty, but how useful is that in battle, really? :lol:


I dont think it got summoned, he created a house. Imagine you kept gettin put in houses, pretty annoying. Kakashi has been in 4 major fights, Zab, Itac, Rock Nins, Deidra, he has not won all of them but he hasnt lost either, but the end of each fight we see him knocked out and in need of medical treatment. I think hes great but his new technique he used 3 times and hes been out for over a week. Imagine he missed with it he would have been crushed. Also he nor anyone else sensed that He/She was still alive. He has been fooled twice by that now.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I dont think it got summoned, he created a house. Imagine you kept gettin put in houses, pretty annoying. Kakashi has been in 4 major fights, Zab, Itac, Rock Nins, Deidra, he has not won all of them but he hasnt lost either, but the end of each fight we see him knocked out and in need of medical treatment. I think hes great but his new technique he used 3 times and hes been out for over a week. Imagine he missed with it he would have been crushed. Also he nor anyone else sensed that He/She was still alive. He has been fooled twice by that now.I know it wasn't actually summoned, and I acknowledged that in my post. :-P

Getting put in a house would be annoying, but you can just walk out the door. Unless one of the beams ends up through the middle of your chest. :lol:

[Ikohn4ever]

I know it wasn't actually summoned, and I acknowledged that in my post. :-P

Getting put in a house would be annoying, but you can just walk out the door. Unless one of the beams ends up through the middle of your chest. :lol:


what if he can put you in a house and then it collapses or maybe it shrinks on you or even he sends a shower of wooden toothpicks at you while stuck in the house. Space Time jutsus are nothing compared to house of flying toothpicks

[jmcc]

Wow. New chapter of FMA is out. The manga is superior to the anime by far, for reference, people.

[Zen Davis]

Is this the same as My-Hime?

[Duo_Maxwell]

Wow. New chapter of FMA is out. The manga is superior to the anime by far, for reference, people.

No joke, the manga keeps getting better and better and the series is just taking a huge downward spiral IMO, it's not doing it at all for me lately. I'm hoping the series takes an upswing soon though as it looks like they got some of that pointless filler out of the way.

[Ikohn4ever]

Wow. New chapter of FMA is out. The manga is superior to the anime by far, for reference, people.


boo to you if you are talkin about 53, its been out for awhile and you really made me sad :(, but if its 54 u gave me something to look forward too.

[karsh]

Yeah. 54 was just insane. And to the person earlier, Mai-Otome is the pseudo-sequel to Mai-HiME. It features the same characters sort of recast into new roles sort of. It's hard to explain, but so far through 10 episodes, it's better than HiME, and I loved HiME.

[jmcc]

boo to you if you are talkin about 53, its been out for awhile and you really made me sad :(, but if its 54 u gave me something to look forward too.
It's 54, don't worry. Evil Santa shows off his badasserousness.

[Ikohn4ever]

It's 54, don't worry. Evil Santa shows off his badasserousness.

care to share the love of where you got it, the site I go to only has 53

[jmcc]

care to share the love of where you got it, the site I go to only has 53
I got it off usenet. Alt.binaries.pictures.manga

[Ikohn4ever]

Bleach 61 us out

[ElfAngel7]

It's funny. Mai HiME was known for it's bouncy and loli-bait characters, not for it's action or animation. With Mai Otome, its like they decided to abandon any pretense and just go for pure titilation. I'm not arguing, since it was yet to not make me laugh, but it's interesting none the less.

BTW, am I the only one hating on a certain Mid-riff bearing character in recent naruto manga chapters? Feels like the manga-ka had to replace the androgenous male with one that actually dresses in women like clothing. I don't know, maybe it's just finals catching up to me...

[sblymnlcrymnl]

BTW, am I the only one hating on a certain Mid-riff bearing character in recent naruto manga chapters? Feels like the manga-ka had to replace the androgenous male with one that actually dresses in women like clothing. I don't know, maybe it's just finals catching up to me...Yeah, he's a little cock-loving bastard.

[Ikohn4ever]

Yeah, he's a little cock-loving bastard.


but he has a strange and mysterious past, like every other character in Naruto or anime to be more exact. What if he really is a she and took over the role of a boy after his brothers' death or after watching some sort of bad 80s comedy.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

but he has a strange and mysterious past, like every other character in Naruto or anime to be more exact. What if he really is a she and took over the role of a boy after his brothers' death or after watching some sort of bad 80s comedy.That doesn't make "him" any less of an asshole. :lol:

[Liquid 2]

A summary of Bleach chapter 208 can be found here:
http://www.bleachforums.com/showthread.php?t=11051

We get to see Shawlong's release this chapter,
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[GuilewasNK]

I finally finished watching my Steel Angel Kurumi Complete Collection. I enjoyed it a great deal. The second season seemed like it was just filler but it was still ok. The first season and OVAs were a lot of fun though.

It reminded me a lot of Project A-Ko with the love triangles and the superpowered girls.

I wonder who would win in fight between A-Ko and Kurumi? They both hand out some serious ass-whuppin'.

[FriskyTanuki]

Wow. Naruto took an interesting turn in 164.

[Ikohn4ever]

Wow. Naruto took an interesting turn in 164.


I enjoy frogs so that episode kept my interest, I cant wait to see them grown up a lil in the manga. Also apprently Sagi is a state alchemist because of his pocket watch, and the arrows scene reminded me of Hero.

[Ikohn4ever]

Naruto and Bleach raws are out, the drama continues and someone gets Fooked up

[GuilewasNK]

I just picked up Love Hina Spring Movie for $3.99 from Big Lots. Is it necessary to see the series before I view this movie? I have never seen any of the show before.

[ElfAngel7]

I just picked up Love Hina Spring Movie for $3.99 from Big Lots. Is it necessary to see the series before I view this movie? I have never seen any of the show before.

Helps if you know the story, as it continues where the show left off.

I warn you though, it's not nearly as good as the manga, though i figure if you don't know anything about the series, you wouldn't see the difference. Read the manga though, it'll amuse you.

[GuilewasNK]

Helps if you know the story, as it continues where the show left off.

I warn you though, it's not nearly as good as the manga, though i figure if you don't know anything about the series, you wouldn't see the difference. Read the manga though, it'll amuse you.

Ok, I'll see if I can check it out some time.

I also watched Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan the other day and was underwhelmed. I know DBZ isn't highly regarded by some but I can at least enjoy the fight scenes which are usually awesome. I had seen plenty of anime music vids with footage from the movie which got me hyped for it but the fight scenes were weak as water.

[karsh]

Looks like after this week's Bleach, we get a two week break followed by a 1 hour special to finish up SS. Then the filler arc begins.

Mai-Otome 11 was pretty interesting. Akira and Takumi showing up was cool. Though Nina's whole "I love Sergey" thing is kinda weird...

[jaykrue]

Looks like after this week's Bleach, we get a two week break followed by a 1 hour special to finish up SS. Then the filler arc begins.

Mai-Otome 11 was pretty interesting. Akira and Takumi showing up was cool. Though Nina's whole "I love Sergey" thing is kinda weird...

What's so weird? It's not like he's her real father & all. :lol:;)

[karsh]

I gotta say, through five episodes, I'm really liking Monster. It's a nice change of pace from the typical shonen action fests I watch. I'll have to make sure to torrent the rest of it later on, since I only have through 26.

[Liquid 2]

I gotta say, through five episodes, I'm really liking Monster. It's a nice change of pace from the typical shonen action fests I watch. I'll have to make sure to torrent the rest of it later on, since I only have through 26.I loved the manga of Monster, do you think the anime is worth DL'ing?

[Kirin Lemon]

I loved the manga of Monster, do you think the anime is worth DL'ing?
The anime is virtually identical to the manga, but... animated, making a more immersive experience. If you like the manga, yes, download it. By far the best anime to come out of the last few years.

[jaykrue]

And so doth the Soul Society Arc ends... and according to the previews, it seems they're gonna jump straight into the next storyline (if they're following the manga).

Plus, Pani Poni Dash is still currently my favorite anime. Random hilarity ensues. :rofl:

[karsh]

And so doth the Soul Society Arc ends... and according to the previews, it seems they're gonna jump straight into the next storyline (if they're following the manga).

Actually, next episode will be the end of the Soul Society arc, with the randomness that ensues now that everyone's favorite now-emo-glassesless villain has left. From some of the rumors I've heard, a lot of the filler arc is gonna be filling in what happened between Ichigo and Company's return from SS and the start of the school year. There's a decent amount of the summer I believe left when they return, yet it went right into the school year. So I'm imagining we'll have a sort of filler but not a filler arc coming up. But we'll see in a couple weeks.

[Liquid 2]

Bleach ch 209 summary is out and can be found here:
http://www.bleachforums.com/showthread.php?t=11353

I was really hoping for someone to die (Renji, because he never seems to win, or Hitsugaya because I'd just love the fan boys/girls' reactions), but the chances of that seem to be slipping away,
we also get some background on the Allankar this chapter about their numbers and ranks relative to those

[jmcc]

Bleach ch 209 summary is out and can be found here:
http://www.bleachforums.com/showthread.php?t=11353

I was really hoping for someone to die (Renji, because he never seems to win, or Hitsugaya because I'd just love the fan boys/girls' reactions), but the chances of that seem to be slipping away,
we also get some background on the Allankar this chapter about their numbers and ranks relative to those
Well, that explains why they've been getting whomped so far.

[Ikohn4ever]

Bleach ch 209 summary is out and can be found here:
http://www.bleachforums.com/showthread.php?t=11353

I was really hoping for someone to die (Renji, because he never seems to win, or Hitsugaya because I'd just love the fan boys/girls' reactions), but the chances of that seem to be slipping away,
we also get some background on the Allankar this chapter about their numbers and ranks relative to those

well the whole power things makes sense, it was mentioned in the 2nd fight between Ichi and Renji, though Ichigo will prob get his ass handed to him and prob need a certain archer to pop up.

[jmcc]

well the whole power things makes sense, it was mentioned in the 2nd fight between Ichi and Renji, though Ichigo will prob get his ass handed to him and prob need a certain archer to pop up.
God, I hope so. All these shinigami strutting around need a Quincy to take them down a peg.

[Ikohn4ever]

God, I hope so. All these shinigami strutting around need a Quincy to take them down a peg.


Yeah I mean I like seein shinigami fight, and I usually like seein them win, but they need to lose too. They need to struggle too, not just be allowed to use their full powers and then win. Having them powerup and win effortlessly makes me care much less for the characters.

[Ikohn4ever]

New naruto manga has been out for a lil bit and all I can say is !!!!!!!

[karsh]

I gotta say, in continuing my ability to start way too many animes and not finish them, I've started watching Elfen Lied in addition to Monster and some others, and I gotta say, Elfen Lied is greatly exaggerated in how good it is. It's decidedly meh through five episodes. It so far has me caring more for the "side" main characters (mainly Mayu) more than anyone else in the show. We'll see how it changes as I watch the rest, but so far it's nowhere near as good as some people make it out to be. Monster easily blows it away quality-wise.

[Liquid 2]

I gotta say, in continuing my ability to start way too many animes and not finish them
I'm exactly the same way
I've started watching Elfen Lied in addition to Monster and some others, and I gotta say, Elfen Lied is greatly exaggerated in how good it is. It's decidedly meh through five episodes. It so far has me caring more for the "side" main characters (mainly Mayu) more than anyone else in the show. We'll see how it changes as I watch the rest, but so far it's nowhere near as good as some people make it out to be. Monster easily blows it away quality-wise. personally, I really enjoyed Elfen Lied, but I can see how the first few episodes would be meh,
I'm 72.8% through the first batch of monster and I'll be able to see which I like more then, although I loved the monster manga

[Kirin Lemon]

I gotta say, in continuing my ability to start way too many animes and not finish them, I've started watching Elfen Lied in addition to Monster and some others, and I gotta say, Elfen Lied is greatly exaggerated in how good it is. It's decidedly meh through five episodes. It so far has me caring more for the "side" main characters (mainly Mayu) more than anyone else in the show. We'll see how it changes as I watch the rest, but so far it's nowhere near as good as some people make it out to be. Monster easily blows it away quality-wise.
I've been saying the same thing about Elfen Lied for over a year now. Very, very average... don't expect it to improve much.

I'm happy you're enjoying Monster, though!

[Liquid 2]

Bleach ch 209 raw and speed script are now out and you can get them here:
http://bleachforums.com/showthread.php?t=11392

I'm still hoping someone dies, but Kubo seems very reluctant to kill off his characters,
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[karsh]

Okay..I'm up to the last episode of Elfen Lied, and it at least got a little bit better. Still not as great as some people make it out to be, but definitely better than average. It started getting at least somewhat better when it started going into the past of Kouta and Lucy. Time to see if this last episode can make this anime into something "great" like most people make it out to be, or if I'll just be disappointed.

[Duo_Maxwell]

Okay..I'm up to the last episode of Elfen Lied, and it at least got a little bit better. Still not as great as some people make it out to be, but definitely better than average. It started getting at least somewhat better when it started going into the past of Kouta and Lucy. Time to see if this last episode can make this anime into something "great" like most people make it out to be, or if I'll just be disappointed.

You'll probably be disappointed, my feelings are pretty similar to Kirin's, I think the show is all style and no substance. I didn't think it was any better than average at all At first I thought I was alone with a select handful in not liking it, but since the DVDs have come out they've achieved some less than impressive reviews, IIRC even AoD.com rated most of the series' content in the C range, which for them is not that great.

[karsh]

Okay. It's definitely not one of my favorite animes, but it isn't horrible. I'd probably give it like a C+ if we were going on a scale like that. At first it came off as all style with little substance, but that seemed to grow a bit as the show went on, as the backstory came out. I just don't know what to think about the show. My only question is, are we left to just assume who that was at the end at the door, or can I make a safe assumption it's who I think it is?

EDIT: Okay. After reading a small bit about the manga, I'm gonna say it was Lucy at the end, since apparently in the manga, when a diclonius loses both of their horns, they lose the ability to use their vectors and lose their drive to kill. Since we saw the second horn come flying off in that last scene before the "epilogue" type ending, I think it had to be Lucy at the door in the epilogue.

[Liquid 2]

EDIT: Okay. After reading a small bit about the manga, I'm gonna say it was Lucy at the end, since apparently in the manga, when a diclonius loses both of their horns, they lose the ability to use their vectors and lose their drive to kill. Since we saw the second horn come flying off in that last scene before the "epilogue" type ending, I think it had to be Lucy at the door in the epilogue.but if she lost the 2nd horn, she'd be dead, because if I remember correctly, she lost the 2nd one to the sound of gunshots, correct?

anyways, I got Monster and I just cant stop watching it,
almost as good as the manga, its very well done

[karsh]

but if she lost the 2nd horn, she'd be dead, because if I remember correctly, she lost the 2nd one to the sound of gunshots, correct?

anyways, I got Monster and I just cant stop watching it,
almost as good as the manga, its very well done

True. And I know I shouldn't be comparing directly to the manga, but she loses the second horn there to some ballistic cruise missiles from what I've been told. So I'd imagine if she can live through that, she might just be able to live through some machine gun fire.

[FriskyTanuki]

I'm doing it, I'm going to order this (http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PRODUCT&PROD_ID=393850&cid=80488&fp=F) because I have to. Just reading the description is too much fun.

[jaykrue]

I'm doing it, I'm going to order this (http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PRODUCT&PROD_ID=393850&cid=80488&fp=F) because I have to. Just reading the description is too much fun.

I thought that once as well. Sadly, the juice was not worth the squeeze. :cry:

[FriskyTanuki]

I thought that once as well. Sadly, the juice was not worth the squeeze. :cry:
I know it's shit, but that's why I'm getting it.

[GuilewasNK]

Ok, I am giving in and downloading the first episode of Bleach. Since these topics are pretty much Bleach and Naruto oriented I figured it would be worth trying at least one. My Bittorent connection on my XP machine seems slow as hell though. I had much faster results on my ME machine. I wonder why that is. I configured Kerio to let Bittorrent connect and there shouldn't be anything else I need to do. 4kb downloads suck...

[Over easy]

I'll eventually give Bleach and Naruto a try when they finish with the whole series (which is probably a long time from now). Until then, I got Mai Otome, Black Cat, and some random series (right now, Gundam Seed Destiny) to hold me over.

Unforunately, no Mai Otome until next weekend and Black Cat three weeks from now. :(

[jmcc]

Ok, I am giving in and downloading the first episode of Bleach. Since these topics are pretty much Bleach and Naruto oriented I figured it would be worth trying at least one. My Bittorent connection on my XP machine seems slow as hell though. I had much faster results on my ME machine. I wonder why that is. I configured Kerio to let Bittorrent connect and there shouldn't be anything else I need to do. 4kb downloads suck...
Windows' own fruity firewall is off, right?

[karsh]

Bleach is definitely worth watching. Naruto, I'm becoming meh about. Not just because of the filler, but because Bleach definitely passed it a LONG time ago as far as quality went. I'd go as far as to say that the best parts of Bleach blow the best parts of Naruto out of the water. I can't wait till the next new Mai-Otome though. It looks like things are finally starting to get to the really good part of the show, much like what happened with HiME. Especially since they've now actually stated that Mai actually exists in Otome's world.

[GuilewasNK]

Windows' own fruity firewall is off, right?

I think so. I can't tell half the time.

*edit* Yeah, its off.

[GuilewasNK]

Been downloading since 12:45. 40.7% complete... 5 hours remaining....

I'm gonna try that Live action Sailor Moon but it will probably take a month of downloading at this rate.

[jaykrue]

Been downloading since 12:45. 40.7% complete... 5 hours remaining....

I'm gonna try that Live action Sailor Moon but it will probably take a month of downloading at this rate.

Well, I hope you're not expecting much from the Sailor Moon LA. It's just about as cheesy as the cartoon (if not moreso). The girls are cute but total jailbait as such only someone like subbie would approve. :lol: Bleach will be good though. The first episode starts off w/ a bang.

[GuilewasNK]

Well, I hope you're not expecting much from the Sailor Moon LA. It's just about as cheesy as the cartoon (if not moreso). The girls are cute but total jailbait as such only someone like subbie would approve. :lol: Bleach will be good though. The first episode starts off w/ a bang.

Sailor Moon was one of the first anime I remember seeing on local TV (UHF reception no less) where I live so I had to watch it. There was nothing else. The cartoon is cheesy but I liked it. I have been surious about the live action ever since I heard about it.

[Liquid 2]

Been downloading since 12:45. 40.7% complete... 5 hours remaining....If you're having too much trouble getting good speeds for the anime, then I recommend the manga, which is, IMO, better than the anime

[FriskyTanuki]

New Beet to download tonight. :) I guess I'm the only one here that watches it. :-( I'm loving it though.

I'm going to catch up on my Bleach episodes while 61 and 62 download. 52-53 is up first, the intro seems new from the last time I watched the show.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Bleach is definitely worth watching. Naruto, I'm becoming meh about. Not just because of the filler, but because Bleach definitely passed it a LONG time ago as far as quality went. I'd go as far as to say that the best parts of Bleach blow the best parts of Naruto out of the water.The only place where Bleach is superior IMO is the humor.

[karsh]

Bah...I've already discarded all your opinions most of the time Subbie. Naruto's been just meh overall. It was good during the Chuunin Exam, but I think it went downhill with the Save Sasuke arc. Mainly because there were so many dips in animation it wasn't even funny throughout that arc. One fight would look amazing and the next five would be so horribly animated it wasn't even funny. And we won't start on the whole filler arcs in comparison. The fights are definitely a lot more entertaining in Bleach.

[Ikohn4ever]

The only place where Bleach is superior IMO is the humor.


I think the character development is better in Bleach, we really know nothing about anybody in Naruto cept for a few. I guess you could pull the old they are ninjas hence mysterious, but a thing that helps drive a show in my opinion is if u care if the main characters do well. In Naruto I only really care about Shino, Jiraiya, Gaara, and Naruto when he doesnt annoy me. Most of those characters arent even in the show that often. I guess when it all comes down to it I hate Sasuke.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Bah...I've already discarded all your opinions most of the time Subbie. Naruto's been just meh overall. It was good during the Chuunin Exam, but I think it went downhill with the Save Sasuke arc. Mainly because there were so many dips in animation it wasn't even funny throughout that arc. One fight would look amazing and the next five would be so horribly animated it wasn't even funny. And we won't start on the whole filler arcs in comparison. The fights are definitely a lot more entertaining in Bleach.Actually I haven´t liked the Bleach fights in general. They just aren´t as interesting to me, and the overall quality seems to be lower. Yoru/Soi was good, but it was so much better in my mind. Filler is another thing altogether.

[karsh]

Then you're a fucked up child molesting pedophile.

[FriskyTanuki]

I think the character development is better in Bleach, we really know nothing about anybody in Naruto cept for a few. I guess you could pull the old they are ninjas hence mysterious, but a thing that helps drive a show in my opinion is if u care if the main characters do well. In Naruto I only really care about Shino, Jiraiya, Gaara, and Naruto when he doesnt annoy me. Most of those characters arent even in the show that often. I guess when it all comes down to it I hate Sasuke.

A few? We've learned about Sakura and Ino's relationship and past, Naruto's whole history, Sasuke's whole history, the story of Shikamaru and Chouji's friendship, Hinata and Neji's troubles and differences as a result of their bloodlines, Rock Lee's determination to improve himself despite his weeknesses, Gaara's troubled past and his move to being a good guy, the whole growth and relationship between the Konoha ninja, Naruto's relationship with Tsunade, and much more. The only people I could see being "mysterious" is Shino, Tenten, Kankuro, Temari, and most of the sensei's (at least before the time jump). The story keeps many of these ninjas from appearing all that often as it's unnecessary to just throw them in when there's no need for them to be there.

[Kirin Lemon]

Actually I haven´t liked the Bleach fights in general. They just aren´t as interesting to me, and the overall quality seems to be lower. Yoru/Soi was good, but it was so much better in my mind. Filler is another thing altogether.
Hell, both Bleach *and* Naruto have been seemingly beaten relentlessly with the mediocrity stick. Too bad that hasn't stopped anyone from talking about them like they're something greater than what they are.

Even when some really terrific stuff goes on sale at Amazon, like Gankutsuou, what do people zero in on? Tenjou Tenge! UGH!! You people should be ashamed...

There, I said it. I feel better.

[GuilewasNK]

Even when some really terrific stuff goes on sale at Amazon, like Gankutsuou, what do people zero in on? Tenjou Tenge! UGH!! You people should be ashamed...



Sorry. :oops: :lol:

I actually hadn't heard of Gankutsuou yet but I had been reading the Tenjho Tenge manga and liked it.

[GuilewasNK]

Well heck, they have episodes of Bleach on Youtube. I could have saved myself a lot of trouble by just watching them there.

Kirin Lemon, is R.O.D. the TV better than the movie they showed on Cartoon Network? I loved that movie.

[jmcc]

Hell, both Bleach *and* Naruto have been seemingly beaten relentlessly with the mediocrity stick. Too bad that hasn't stopped anyone from talking about them like they're something greater than what they are.

Even when some really terrific stuff goes on sale at Amazon, like Gankutsuou, what do people zero in on? Tenjou Tenge! UGH!! You people should be ashamed...

There, I said it. I feel better.
Look at it like this: Bleach and Naruto and Tenjou Tenge are the sports of the anime world. Baseball, football and...uh...beach volleyball I suppose, respectively. The series you like to watch are the poetry slams and interpretive dance recitals of the anime world. So you can't really expect them to be as popular.

[JSweeney]

Look at it like this: Bleach and Naruto and Tenjou Tenge are the sports of the anime world. Baseball, football and...uh...beach volleyball I suppose, respectively. The series you like to watch are the poetry slams and interpretive dance recitals of the anime world. So you can't really expect them to be as popular.

I'm guess Azumanga Diaoh would be the "Calvinball" of the anime world, then?

[jmcc]

I'm guess Azumanga Diaoh would be the "Calvinball" of the anime world, then?
I suppose so, though it's not exclusive to that series.

[Kirin Lemon]

Kirin Lemon, is R.O.D. the TV better than the movie they showed on Cartoon Network? I loved that movie.
In my opinion, yes. At first I didn't think so, because the TV series started out much slower and has much less action in the first half. As it continued, thanks to those "slower" episodes, I found myself really falling in love with the characters, and now I much prefer those character-based episodes to the all-out action ones. The main cast are some of my most favorite anime characters ever, now.

Look at it like this: Bleach and Naruto and Tenjou Tenge are the sports of the anime world. Baseball, football and...uh...beach volleyball I suppose, respectively. The series you like to watch are the poetry slams and interpretive dance recitals of the anime world. So you can't really expect them to be as popular.
I agree with that to a point. It's truly unfortunate that shows with better storytelling and production values go ignored (Monster, Gankutsuou, R.O.D, Princess Tutu) in lieu of these vapid action-fests. Don't get me wrong, I think there's still a place for stuff like Naruto and InuYasha - I've been known to watch them when I need a quick fix and don't feel like watching anything deeper - but people are *really* missing out on some of the finer stuff out there because they're not broadening their horizons. But hey, at least I got a few people to check out Monster, so I'm happy for that.

[jmcc]

I agree with that to a point. It's truly unfortunate that shows with better storytelling and production values go ignored (Monster, Gankutsuou, R.O.D, Princess Tutu) in lieu of these vapid action-fests. Don't get me wrong, I think there's still a place for stuff like Naruto and InuYasha - I've been known to watch them when I need a quick fix and don't feel like watching anything deeper - but people are *really* missing out on some of the finer stuff out there because they're not broadening their horizons. But hey, at least I got a few people to check out Monster, so I'm happy for that.
Paranoia Agent taught me to never trust "deep" series, nor any recommendations of such, ever again.

[Kirin Lemon]

Paranoia Agent taught me to never trust "deep" series, nor any recommendations of such, ever again.
I enjoy Paranoia Agent, but not nearly as much as some other people. The final episodes really didn't bring it to a satisfying end, in my opinion. Satoshi Kon has put out some great stuff, though, my favorite being Perfect Blue. "Deep" doesn't always equal quality, especially if done poorly.

I think "smart" would be a better word to describe the shows I like. Gankutsuou and Monster are smart. There's all sorts of stuff I enjoy that aren't all serious, too - for example, Azumanga Daioh is probably my third-favorite anime of all time, because it's just so damn *good*.

[Duo_Maxwell]

I think anime is probably one of the most subjective genres out there. It depends on just who you are, everyone will like something a little different. While I tend to agree with Kirin that Naruto and to some degree Bleach are two of the most overhyped shows ever, action shows are the only ones some people like and therefore they have their merits. To be honest, with the exception of a few series I never cared too much for any comedy series, and that's just how I am. I feel like I can get much more interested in a show that has more action or drama than say comedy. I'm particularly partial to good storytelling and character development, if something doesn't have those I lose interest pretty quick.

Sure it's a shame that some great series never got much buzz (we all have out favorites), then again it gives us the chance to suggest those shows to people and get the word out.

[jmcc]

Sure it's a shame that some great series never got much buzz (we all have out favorites), then again it gives us the chance to suggest those shows to people and get the word out.
Plus, there's always the wonderful feeling of elitism from watching something that everyone else is too dumb to enjoy.

[Duo_Maxwell]

Plus, there's always the wonderful feeling of elitism from watching something that everyone else is too dumb to enjoy.

:lol:

Well I guess so. But honestly, I find some of the "deep" shows unwatchable simply because they seem confusing for the sake of being confusing. All style, no real substance behind it and that will hardly ever hold my attention. I mean I too disliked Paranoia Agent, Elfen Lied is hack work IMO, I wasn't a fan of Excel Saga, .Hack was an interesting concept that got way too intellectual. Hell I don't even care for FLCL hardly at all (though I admit the comedy is occasionally funny) because I thought it was too hard to understand the story and characters.

I suppose you sort of have to know what people are like too, whenever people ask for a recommendation I'm not going to tell them to start watching something "deep" like Ghost in the Shell, Lain (another I didn't care for too much), or Wolf's Rain if your favorite anime is Naruto. If something doesn't have the plot or characters to grab me early in the series/film it's hard for me to stay interested.

[jaykrue]

I suppose I'm in the minority here as I enjoy a wide selection of anime genres instead of being particular. I've enjoyed the actionfest of Naruto/Bleach as well as plotless but funny shows like Azumanga Daioh/Pani Poni Dash & switching gears to watch sports anime such as Prince of Tennis/Eyeshield 21 or artsy life-imitates-art-imitates-life shoujo fare like Honey & Clover or Paradise Kiss. The way I see it is that anime should be judged solely on its individual merits & not because it belongs to any single genre.

[GuilewasNK]

Oh yeah, I am only on episode 5 of Honey and Clover right now but I am liking it so far.

I like seeing a wide variety of anime. The beauty of animation is that the only limit to what you can show is in the imagination of the creators. I like comedy, action, even a little bit of drama now. I am pretty sure I am one of the few people with GoldenBoy and Saint Tail (which I haven't seen yet) in their collections :lol: . I don't care if it is cute, deadly serious, or bizarre. When it comes to anime I'm very open-minded.

[jmcc]

I guess the point is: Bleach would be awesome if the whole cast were dogs:
http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/1135767074874.jpg (http://www.supload.com/free/1135767074874.jpg/view/)

[jaykrue]

I guess the point is: Bleach would be awesome if the whole cast were dogs:
http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/1135767074874.jpg (http://www.supload.com/free/1135767074874.jpg/view/)

Mind filling me on who's who?

I can guess the 1st 2 in the top row are Ichigo & Ishida

2nd dog from the left in the 2nd row is probably renji & the 1st dog from the right is chad-o

2 dogs on the left in the 3rd row are probably rangiku & the boy genius

2nd dog from the left in the 4th row is Gen while the last 2 are Kenpachi & his loli-chan.

2 middle dogs on the bottom row are Jinta & quiet girl from the shop & the 2nd dog from the right is Yoroichi.

[karsh]

First Row: Ichigo, Ishida, Orihime, Tatsuki
Second Row: Byakuya, Renji, Rukia, Sado
Third Row: Matsumoto, Hitsugaya, not sure, Aizen?, Hinamori?
Fourth Row: Kira, Gin, Yachiru, Kenpachi
Fifth Row: Kon, Isshin, Isane?, Unohana?
Bottom Row: Mayuri, Nemu, Ururu, Jinta, Yoruichi, Urahara

That's what I think.

[jmcc]

Mind filling me on who's who?

I can guess the 1st 2 in the top row are Ichigo & Ishida

2nd dog from the left in the 2nd row is probably renji & the 1st dog from the right is chad-o

2 dogs on the left in the 3rd row are probably rangiku & the boy genius

2nd dog from the left in the 4th row is Gen while the last 2 are Kenpachi & his loli-chan.

2 middle dogs on the bottom row are Jinta & quiet girl from the shop & the 2nd dog from the right is Yoroichi.
1st row: Ichigo, Ishida, Orihime, Tatsuki
2nd row: Byakuya, Renji, Rukia, Chad (w/Shibata)
3rd row: Matsumoto, Hitsugaya, Yumichika, Ikakku, Hanataro
4th row: Kon, Ishin, Isane, Unohana
5th row: Kira, Gin, Yachiru, Kenpachi
6th row: Mayuri, Nemu, Ururu, Jinta, Yoruichi, Urahara

[karsh]

Damn. Got three wrong. I thought that stick meant something that Ikkaku was holding, but my friend convinced me it was an Aizen doggie.

[jmcc]

Damn. Got three wrong. I thought that stick meant something that Ikkaku was holding, but my friend convinced me it was an Aizen doggie.
I think the stick is for the wooden sword he brought with him in the last few chapters.

[karsh]

Regardless, Hitsugaya doggie is probably my favorite.

[jaykrue]

Regardless, Hitsugaya doggie is probably my favorite.

I agree because it fits the image I have of him perfectly - the tiny dog that thinks it's badass and tries to outbark anyone who says otherwise. Except in this case, the tiny dog has some bite.:lol:

[Ikohn4ever]

First Row: Ichigo, Ishida, Orihime, Tatsuki
Second Row: Byakuya, Renji, Rukia, Sado
Third Row: Matsumoto, Hitsugaya, not sure, Aizen?, Hinamori?
Fourth Row: Kira, Gin, Yachiru, Kenpachi
Fifth Row: Kon, Isshin, Isane?, Unohana?
Bottom Row: Mayuri, Nemu, Ururu, Jinta, Yoruichi, Urahara

That's what I think.


I think you go your rows mixed

First Row: Ichigo, Ishida, Orihime, Tatsuki
Second Row: Byakuya, Renji, Rukia, Sado
Third Row: Matsumoto, Hitsugaya, Yumichika, Ikkaku, The lil med guy from the 4th
Fourth Row: Kon, Isshin, Isane, Unohana
Fifth Row: Kira, Gin, Yachiru, Kenpachi
Bottom Row: Mayuri, Nemu, Ururu, Jinta, Yoruichi, Urahara


couple semi important characters arent in dog for, but cool none the less

[Ikohn4ever]

ohh and the new bleach manga is out, everyone thought there wasnt goin to be one, but apparently everyone was wrong.

[jmcc]

ohh and the new bleach manga is out, everyone thought there wasnt goin to be one, but apparently everyone was wrong.
And the HQ 209, finally. Thanks for he heads-up, Ikohn.

[Ikohn4ever]

And the HQ 209, finally. Thanks for he heads-up, Ikohn.


no prob, thanx for all the dogs, Urahara is great as the shaggy mut

[jmcc]

no prob, thanx for all the dogs, Urahara is great as the shaggy mut
Re ch210: Pwnd!

[Ikohn4ever]

Re ch210: Pwnd!


Pwnd! x 5

[karsh]

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[GuilewasNK]

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[jmcc]

???
rot13.com or if you have Firefox: http://leetkey.mozdev.org/installation.html

[Ikohn4ever]

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yeah seriously he had become the resident bleach whipping boy

[Liquid 2]

God dammit, someone in Bleach really needs to die...I dont care who, just anyone.
Ch 210 pissed me off in that the power up that the characters recieved was just fucking ridiculous.

I suppose I'm in the minority here as I enjoy a wide selection of anime genres instead of being particular... The way I see it is that anime should be judged solely on its individual merits & not because it belongs to any single genre.:applause: Well Said
I'm the same way in that I wont avoid a series for being in a genre,
I'll watch anything and whether I finish it or not depends on if I liked what I saw

[jmcc]

God dammit, someone in Bleach really needs to die...I dont care who, just anyone.
Ch 210 pissed me off in that the power up that the characters recieved was just fucking ridiculous.
Why? It was well established over 100 chapters ago.

[karsh]

:applause: Well Said
I'm the same way in that I wont avoid a series for being in a genre,
I'll watch anything and whether I finish it or not depends on if I liked what I saw

I'm basically the same way, except I will rule out most of one genre, mecha anime. I've yet to see an anime based around the mecha that I've actually liked. You could say FMP is a mecha series, but I didn't watch it that way. The mechs are barely used except for the every-so-often fight, which wasn't really the focus of the story. But besides mecha, I'll watch just about anything from Azumanga Daioh to Monster to Fruits Basket to Bleach to FMA to Elfen Lied.

[Liquid 2]

Why? It was well established over 100 chapters ago.Yeah, I know, but I still think that is was too much.
They didnt even have to try to win after gur yvzvg jnf eryrnfrq. If the Neenaxne ner Nvmra'f fbyqvref naq gurl frrz gb or fhpu n guerng, gura gurl znva punenpgref fubhyq ngyrnfg jbex sbe n jva yvxr Vxxnxh. V zrna pbzr ba, rira Zngfhzbgb unq ab ceboyrz qrnyvat jvgu ure Neenaxne ng nyy, naq fur'f whfg n IP.

btw, is anyone else having trouble dl'ing off of boxtorrents?

[JSweeney]

I'm basically the same way, except I will rule out most of one genre, mecha anime. I've yet to see an anime based around the mecha that I've actually liked. You could say FMP is a mecha series, but I didn't watch it that way. The mechs are barely used except for the every-so-often fight, which wasn't really the focus of the story. But besides mecha, I'll watch just about anything from Azumanga Daioh to Monster to Fruits Basket to Bleach to FMA to Elfen Lied.

So there really isn't a Gundam series, out of all the multiple iterations and places it goes that you care for?

I mean, I could see someone despising Wing or G, or SD, but very often they may find they like 0079, 0080, 0083, etc.

[jmcc]

So there really isn't a Gundam series, out of all the multiple iterations and places it goes that you care for?

I mean, I could see someone despising Wing or G, or SD, but very often they may find they like 0079, 0080, 0083, etc.
No one can despise G Gundam, JSweeney, quit being silly.

[karsh]

If someone can find me a way to see a Gundam series that's cheap, and doesn't involve that group of characters I dislike (Heero, Chang, Zechs, Duo, etc), then I'll definitely give it another chance. It may just be a bad reaction to watching Gundam in the past, but I really don't like that group of characters. Though I really didn't like Seed and Seed Destiny from the bit I've seen. I am willing to give that first group a second chance though, cause I don't consider them up there with Shinji in the group of characters I dislike so much I can't watch anything with them. Char has always seemed like an interesting character, or at least one that lots of people like.

[Duo_Maxwell]

If someone can find me a way to see a Gundam series that's cheap, and doesn't involve that group of characters I dislike (Heero, Chang, Zechs, Duo, etc), then I'll definitely give it another chance. It may just be a bad reaction to watching Gundam in the past, but I really don't like that group of characters. Though I really didn't like Seed and Seed Destiny from the bit I've seen. I am willing to give that first group a second chance though, cause I don't consider them up there with Shinji in the group of characters I dislike so much I can't watch anything with them. Char has always seemed like an interesting character, or at least one that lots of people like.

Two words: Zeta Gundam, though it's not really cheap and you may have wanted to watch the original series to get everything they talk about early on.

For a cheaper alternative try out some of the shorter UC series they've put in box sets now (08th MS Team, 0080, 0083, etc.)

[Ikohn4ever]

Yeah, I know, but I still think that is was too much.
They didnt even have to try to win after gur yvzvg jnf eryrnfrq. If the Neenaxne ner Nvmra'f fbyqvref naq gurl frrz gb or fhpu n guerng, gura gurl znva punenpgref fubhyq ngyrnfg jbex sbe n jva yvxr Vxxnxh. V zrna pbzr ba, rira Zngfhzbgb unq ab ceboyrz qrnyvat jvgu ure Neenaxne ng nyy, naq fur'f whfg n IP.

btw, is anyone else having trouble dl'ing off of boxtorrents?



Jryy V guvax Vpuv jvyy unir na rkgerzryl vs abg vzcbffvoyr gvzr evtug abj jvgu tbbq by ahzore 6. Gur thl ehxvn orng jnf gur ehag bs nyy bs gurz gung pnzr gb svtug, naq V oryvrir gur ahzoref znxr nyy gur bguref vagb ehagf nf jryy. V nz whfg phevbhf ubj cbjreshy ner gur Invmneqf fvapr V ernyyl frr gurz naq Vpuv/fbhy fbpvrgl wbvavat gbtrgure.

[Rocko]

So, Amazon is having an anime sale.

I have a question. I've seen various episodes from the older Astro Boy series (1980s I believe). On Amazon, they have the complete 2003 series that I'm considering picking up. Will I be disappointed in this series having seen the older remake before this?

[Liquid 2]

Jryy V guvax Vpuv jvyy unir na rkgerzryl vs abg vzcbffvoyr gvzr evtug abj jvgu tbbq by ahzore 6. Gur thl ehxvn orng jnf gur ehag bs nyy bs gurz gung pnzr gb svtug, naq V oryvrir gur ahzoref znxr nyy gur bguref vagb ehagf nf jryy. V nz whfg phevbhf ubj cbjreshy ner gur Invmneqf fvapr V ernyyl frr gurz naq Vpuv/fbhy fbpvrgl wbvavat gbtrgure.Uru, lrn, V nz ybbxvat sbejneq gb gung, nygubhtu V ubcr gung Ubyybj-Vpuv pbzrf bhg naq sbeprf Tevzzwbj gb ergerng (ohg ur'yy or onpx sbe zber), naq gura gur invmneqf pbzr naq gnxr Vpuv (jub unf abj orra gnxra bire ol Ubyybj-Vpuv) jvgu gurz

[jmcc]

Uru, lrn, V nz ybbxvat sbejneq gb gung, nygubhtu V ubcr gung Ubyybj-Vpuv pbzrf bhg naq sbeprf Tevzzwbj gb ergerng (ohg ur'yy or onpx sbe zber), naq gura gur invmneqf pbzr naq gnxr Vpuv (jub unf abj orra gnxra bire ol Ubyybj-Vpuv) jvgu gurz
I don't know. V fgnaq ol zl thrff gung Henunen vf n uloevq, gbb.

[Liquid 2]

I don't know. V fgnaq ol zl thrff gung Henunen vf n uloevq, gbb.I wouldnt be surprised, he is one tricksy bastard

[jmcc]

I wouldnt be surprised, he is one tricksy bastard
He knew his artifact dealie worked and I don't believe he'd test it out on anyone else before he knew if there were side-effects.

[Ikohn4ever]

I don't know. V fgnaq ol zl thrff gung Henunen vf n uloevq, gbb.


V pbhyq qrs frr gung, ohg V nz phevbhf jvgu Vffuva pbzrf vagb vg. Uvf onpx fgbel fubhyq or vagrefgvat. V jnf guvaxvat gung Punq zvtug trg fbzr rivy neenapne cbjref. V zrna ur unf zrkvpna naprfgbel, naq ur unf n fvzvyne nggnpx nf ibypnab be jungrire uvf anzr jnf. V nz abg fnlvat Punq jvyy or rivy, ohg ur jbag ghea vagb n Xevyyva. Fbzrobql vf tbva gb fnir Vpuv naq Ehxvn sebz Tevzz, ur vf whfg gbb cbjreshy naq Vpu v$$$ va pbageby. V guvax gur Ivnmneqf jvyy qb vg gurl arrq gurve fvqr bs gur fgbel gbyq naq V guvax vgf gur cresrpg gvzr. V jbaqre jung Hyd'f ahzore vf gbb. Zhfg or fbzrjurer orgjrra 7-10 vs ur vf ahzorerq ng nyy.

[Liquid 2]

He knew his artifact dealie worked and I don't believe he'd test it out on anyone else before he knew if there were side-effects.Actually, I think he'd have tested it out on hollows before himself, and as we've seen with the Arrankar that Rukia fought, Arrankars can be pretty weak, so if he tested on very low level hollows, he'd have no problem containing them if he was successful

[Ikohn4ever]

Actually, I think he'd have tested it out on hollows before himself, and as we've seen with the Arrankar that Rukia fought, Arrankars can be pretty weak, so if he tested on very low level hollows, he'd have no problem containing them if he was successful


i doubt hollows, he doesnt seem like that type of guy. Maybe a certain father was used as a test subject for an exchange of a human body...

[GuilewasNK]

Sailor Moon Live Action download...

29.9% I started it Wed. night. 3 days remaining...

I have hit 50 kb download once in awhile but it is usually at 25-35. My upload has been steady at 26 kb though.

[Kirin Lemon]

Sailor Moon Live Action download...

29.9% I started it Wed. night. 3 days remaining...

I have hit 50 kb download once in awhile but it is usually at 25-35. My upload has been steady at 26 kb though.
Boy, are you in for a treat. Not necessarily the good kind, though. Luna and Artemis are STUFFED ANIMALS!!

[GuilewasNK]

Boy, are you in for a treat. Not necessarily the good kind, though. Luna and Artemis are STUFFED ANIMALS!!

:lol:

It will at least be a good chance to test my DVD burner on this PC I have now.

[karsh]

Gotta see if Suzuka was worth downloading. I got the first 13 episodes to test it out.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I just finished reading the first two volumes of Death Note, and I need more. Anyone care to show me the way?

[Kirin Lemon]

Gotta see if Suzuka was worth downloading. I got the first 13 episodes to test it out.
Pretty standard comedy/romance show, with an extremely unlikeable cast.

[Liquid 2]

I just finished reading the first two volumes of Death Note, and I need more. Anyone care to show me the way?#lurk@IRCHighway, gotlurk.net, if you know how to use IRC for your manga needs,
or here's (http://www.mangadownload.net/manga.php?a=series&sid=1) a direct DL (you have to register, I have no idea about how well their servers work),
I highly recommend the IRC route, as its much much faster and has way more selection overall

[GuilewasNK]

Eleven more hours and I can finally see Sailor Moon Live action! (that sounded a lot more overt than it should have) :roll:

Anyway, it gives me reason to bump this thread.

[FriskyTanuki]

New double Naruto tomorrow, though I might as well just wait until I get home since the connection here is too slow. :)

[jaykrue]

Eleven more hours and I can finally see Sailor Moon Live action! (that sounded a lot more overt than it should have) :roll:

Anyway, it gives me reason to bump this thread.

You should've given priority to the 1st episode so that your torrent client would've DL'd it first so you could at least watch it to partially satiate your sailor girl fetish.:lol:;) (I'm partial to Mercury myself :drool: )

[GuilewasNK]

I rather enjoyed the first episode of Sialor Moon Live. The stuffed animal route mixed with CG actually works pretty well IMO.

[GuilewasNK]

My copies of Miami Guns vol. 1-4 and Tsukikage Ran vol. 1-4 came in today too. Hopefully I can watch them this weekend.

[FriskyTanuki]

I can't wait until tomorrow, when I get home I'm going to head to Fry's to get as many of the Dragon Ball DVD's that they have, which is hopefully all of them but the Saga of Goku (no Funimation version :-() and the Tournament Saga (already own it). :D

Is there any news on why Funimation hasn't released their version of the Saga of Goku on DVD yet?

[sblymnlcrymnl]

#lurk@IRCHighway, gotlurk.net, if you know how to use IRC for your manga needs,
or here's (http://www.mangadownload.net/manga.php?a=series&sid=1) a direct DL (you have to register, I have no idea about how well their servers work),
I highly recommend the IRC route, as its much much faster and has way more selection overallThanks, I finished reading through 90 just yesterday. 8-)

[GuilewasNK]

I watched the first volume of Tsukikage Ran last night and really enjoyed it. I especially liked the first and third episodes.

[FriskyTanuki]

Nice. I picked up three sagas of DB, Tien Shinhan, General Blue, and Fortuneteller Baba for $29.99 each at Fry's today. I would've gotten the other sagas they had, but I wanted to stop at Suncoast to see if they've got the ones that Fry's didn't have and some of the others for $29.99 or less. If not, I'll just head back to Fry's tomorrow.

I also picked up some other anime, as well. I got the first two discs of Jubei-Chan for $6.99 each, I loved the few episodes I saw before, and Lupin III The Castle of Cagliostro for $16.99. Can't wait to get some time to watch these. :D

[GuilewasNK]

Man, I want some Lupin in my collection.

[Kirin Lemon]

Man, I want some Lupin in my collection.
The best Lupin film ever, Castle of Cagliostro, is on sale right now at Amazon.com for slightly under $13.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000JL3V/ref=bfl_ref=amb_right-1_139415301_3/102-4985486-0083305?v=glance&n=130

[Liquid 2]

The best Lupin film ever, Castle of Cagliostro, is on sale right now at Amazon.com for slightly under $13.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000JL3V/ref=bfl_ref=amb_right-1_139415301_3/102-4985486-0083305?v=glance&n=130
I really need to get around to watching Castle of Cagliostro, I have it downloaded, and if I like it enough, I'll buy it (as a high schooler, I dont have the money to go out and buy on a whim),

Anyways Kirin Lemon, you mentioned Gankutsuou a while back, so I went and looked it up, and the summary caught my attention, so I downloaded it, and damn, am I glad I did,
while some people would be put off by the animation style, I actually really enjoy it, its something different.

[GuilewasNK]

The best Lupin film ever, Castle of Cagliostro, is on sale right now at Amazon.com for slightly under $13.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000JL3V/ref=bfl_ref=amb_right-1_139415301_3/102-4985486-0083305?v=glance&n=130

Man, I hope they have this sale for awhile. I have to hold off on anymore anime purchases for a bit. I still have to wait for Witch Hunter Robin and Masion Ikkoku from the Rightstuf holiday sale. Plus, I took advantage of their year end clearance and ordered ex-Driver vol. 1-2, Tenjho Tengo vol. 1, R.O.D. the Movie, and Voogie's Angels.

Oh, Lord. I just saw the Geneon sale on RightStuf too. Lupin stuff on sale.... Damn......I need more money.:bomb:

DuelLadyS, I saw that all four volumes of Strawberry Eggs are part of the sale. I think you said you were looking for deals on that in the past.

[jaykrue]

Naruto 166-167 is out for you Narutards (myself included). In other news, though it's based on a shoujo manga, Paradise Kiss continues to interest me w/ its compelling storyline. Oh those crazy japanese! There's anime for everything even fashion. :lol:

[Over easy]

Reading this topic's title reminds me: Mai Otome is back this week! After the last episode, I can't wait to see this one, although it seems to be about Akane this time around (is something going to happen to her?).

[Kirin Lemon]

Man, I hope they have this sale for awhile. I have to hold off on anymore anime purchases for a bit. I still have to wait for Witch Hunter Robin and Masion Ikkoku from the Rightstuf holiday sale. Plus, I took advantage of their year end clearance and ordered ex-Driver vol. 1-2, Tenjho Tengo vol. 1, R.O.D. the Movie, and Voogie's Angels.

Oh, Lord. I just saw the Geneon sale on RightStuf too. Lupin stuff on sale.... Damn......I need more money.:bomb:

DuelLadyS, I saw that all four volumes of Strawberry Eggs are part of the sale. I think you said you were looking for deals on that in the past.
The sad thing about the Rightstuf sale is that, even after the 33% off (off the RETAIL prices, not theirs, keep in mind), the stuff can be found cheaper elsewhere, especially during a DDD sale.

Focus on Castle of Cagliostro. While the other Lupin films may be entertaining, Cagliostro is a Miyazaki masterpiece.

[karsh]

Reading this topic's title reminds me: Mai Otome is back this week! After the last episode, I can't wait to see this one, although it seems to be about Akane this time around (is something going to happen to her?).

*Semi-spoilers for next episode of Mai-Otome*



















From what I've heard, Akane is picked by a kingdom pretty far away to become that king's Otome. Unfortunately, she's unsure if she really wants this as it would mean leaving her love (Kazu I think?) behind. So it's about her decision. I just hope this doesn't end up like HiME where Akane is the first to...you know. That would really suck. Always picking on poor Akane.











*End semi-spoilers*

[Ikohn4ever]

just finished deathnote up to 90, it can get pretty intense sometimes with the battle of wits. I dont really like Raito that much he's seems like an ass and I feel bad for Misa, she has such a short life for Kira who really couldnt give a damn.

[FriskyTanuki]

I picked up some new anime today at Fry's. I picked up two more sagas of DB, the second parts of King Piccolo and Piccolo Jr. sagas and the Kaleido Star Amazing Collection. I think I'll be ordering the rest of the DB sagas tomorrow from DDD for about $25 each w/free shipping. I can't wait to have all of the DB sagas (besides Saga of Goku). :D

[karsh]

just finished deathnote up to 90, it can get pretty intense sometimes with the battle of wits. I dont really like Raito that much he's seems like an ass and I feel bad for Misa, she has such a short life for Kira who really couldnt give a damn.

Has Misa died yet? I stopped reading awhile ago, and I know she was down to a quarter of her lifespan cause of assface....I mean Light. The site I was reading it at stopped hosting it so I haven't read it in awhile.

[Ikohn4ever]

Has Misa died yet? I stopped reading awhile ago, and I know she was down to a quarter of her lifespan cause of assface....I mean Light. The site I was reading it at stopped hosting it so I haven't read it in awhile.


naw shes still cute and kickin, liquid posted a link to all 90 so far on page 4 if u are still interested in reading it.

[GuilewasNK]

About to start volume 4 of Tsukikage Ran. I really enjoy the show. The interaction between Meow and Ran is great. I think Ran is a great lead character. You don't see a female playing the "strong but silent" role quite like she does. She's becoming of my favorite characters.

Still have to finish Honey and Clover and Sailor Moon Live, but I have Cinderella Boy in my "to view queue". I found out about that by accident while doing some searched on Ranma yesterday. Sounds like an interesting show.

[jaykrue]

Crap, I completely forgot about Death Note. I'll be sure to check out Liquidnight's link later. On another note, I thought most of the new Mai Otome episode was ...meh. It was underwhelming. The only part I was really interested in was the teaser ending. Looks like the shit has officially hit the fan if the look on Shizuru's face is any indication.

On a side note, anyone know if anyone is subbing the Pani Poni Dash manga or if it's heading to the US in some form? I need this manga.

[jmcc]

Crap, I completely forgot about Death Note. I'll be sure to check out Liquidnight's link later. On another note, I thought most of the new Mai Otome episode was ...meh. It was underwhelming. The only part I was really interested in was the teaser ending. Looks like the shit has officially hit the fan if the look on Shizuru's face is any indication.

On a side note, anyone know if anyone is subbing the Pani Poni Dash manga or if it's heading to the US in some form? I need this manga.
Chapters 1 and 2 are out, I believe.

[jaykrue]

Chapters 1 and 2 are out, I believe.

Do you know who's subbing them? So I can look for it as I've tried doing a Google search but none were translated.:cry:

[jmcc]

Do you know who's subbing them? So I can look for it as I've tried doing a Google search but none were translated.:cry:
www.thewafflehouse.net I think.

edit: also, tokyotosho has torrents for them, if you hate IRC.

[jaykrue]

www.thewafflehouse.net (http://www.thewafflehouse.net) I think.

edit: also, tokyotosho has torrents for them, if you hate IRC.

You are a fcuking god!!!! :bow: Thank you sir!:bouncy:

[karsh]

Okay...Here's a question I'm wondering about as far as Naruto goes. Does the cursed seal itself that Orochimaru gives you determine what your second level form is going to be or is it based on the actual person? Because if it's just based on the seal, if they locked Anko away in the barrel that Sasuke was in, and she conceivably survived, would she have the same form as Sasuke due to having the same Cursed Seal placed upon her?

[Ikohn4ever]

Okay...Here's a question I'm wondering about as far as Naruto goes. Does the cursed seal itself that Orochimaru gives you determine what your second level form is going to be or is it based on the actual person? Because if it's just based on the seal, if they locked Anko away in the barrel that Sasuke was in, and she conceivably survived, would she have the same form as Sasuke due to having the same Cursed Seal placed upon her?


thats a really good question, they go pretty in depth here http://leafninja.com/cursed-seals.php but it doesnt seem to mention your question.


I have an even better question, does anybody have a count of how many more filler eps before Gaiden. I remember at one point it was 20 something, but in my boredom I lost count of how much crap was left. Anybody have any clue till the Yellow Flash?

[karsh]

Yeah. I think we can say the shit has officially hit the fan in Otome now. I liked the episode, but I've always liked Akane, so that might explain it. I really hope this doesn't pull a HiME and we never really see Akane again, since I can assume at the end of this episode, she's not gonna be an Otome anymore. Though I could be entirely wrong.

EDIT: On a completely unrelated note, as much as I hate Gundam and as much as you all tell me Seed and Seed Destiny suck, wow do they have good OPs and EDs.

[JSweeney]

Damned Media Play liquidations... It's gotten me to buy and start watching Gundam again.

[karsh]

Words cannot express how crack-inspired that episode of Fumoffu I just watched was, where Kaname went on a date at the amusement park and Sousuke followed and saved her in the Bonta costume. So crack-inspired...

[GuilewasNK]

Just got Tenjho Tenge vol. 1 w/box, ex-Driver vol.1 and 2, R.O.D (yes! :D ), and Voogie's Angels from Rightstuf.

[FriskyTanuki]

Just got Tenjho Tenge vol. 1 w/box, ex-Driver vol.1 and 2, R.O.D (yes! :D ), and Voogie's Angels from Rightstuf.
Tenjho Tenge was pretty good from what I've seen of the first volume.

[GuilewasNK]

Tenjho Tenge was pretty good from what I've seen of the first volume.

I have the first three volumes of the manga and I enjoyed it so far. I heard it was heavily censored though.

I've been wanting to see the anime for awhile now.

[FriskyTanuki]

I have the first three volumes of the manga and I enjoyed it so far. I heard it was heavily censored though.

I've been wanting to see the anime for awhile now.
Never read the manga so I don't know of any changes, but I'm guessing the shower scenes in the first episode is what you'd be refering to.

My roommate just picked it up at Fry's when I was getting some stuff, and we watched a few episodes of that along with others.

[GuilewasNK]

Never read the manga so I don't know of any changes, but I'm guessing the shower scenes in the first episode is what you'd be refering to.

My roommate just picked it up at Fry's when I was getting some stuff, and we watched a few episodes of that along with others.

I don't mind cosmetic changes. I actually haven't read enough manga to where it would matter to me. I only have Initial D vol. 1 -3, Tenjho Tenge vol. 1-3 and Ranma 1/2 vol. 1-9, 11-12, 14, 16, 20, 22-23, 30-31. The reason I have the Ranma out of order is because I took advantage of a sale at Wldenbooks and just bought what they had.

[karsh]

The changes in Tenjo Tenge are so retarded at times. It takes away a lot from the feel of the manga. The biggest situation where there were changes was when the black guy's girlfriend is raped. In the english version, it was censored to the point where you almost can't tell she's being raped. Not that it needs to be hentai level, but the censoring was a bit overboard. They also do stupid ones, like slapping some kind of sticker over dumb white guy giving the finger. As for the actual show and manga itself, it's pretty decent, until it goes OVERBOARD itself with the world's longest flashback. I'm pretty sure at least 13 episodes of the show are devoted to the flashback. It's important, but they could have trimmed it. I literally think I read 50 chapters worth of flashback before I got sick of it.

[Kapwanil]

As for the actual show and manga itself, it's pretty decent, until it goes OVERBOARD itself with the world's longest flashback. I'm pretty sure at least 13 episodes of the show are devoted to the flashback. It's important, but they could have trimmed it. I literally think I read 50 chapters worth of flashback before I got sick of it.

That's the problems my friends had with the series. I caught about the first half, along with some of the excellent resolutions and battles and whatnot and was thrilled. It was interesting and outlandish enough to at least keep my attention (I usually switch off most of these types of shows immediately) and I wanted to see where they would go with it. Then they did nothing but flashbacks. Nothing but flashbacks. And the OVAs that eventually came out afterwards were supposedly lackluster. What a shame.

I really want to get into the series since it was a little bit more interesting than the typical dreck but the handling of the manga has me thinking otherwise. I guess I'll just stick to catching up on my backlog...

[jmcc]

TenTen is all about ass and titties. If you remove those, you're not left with much.

[karsh]

TenTen is all about ass and titties. If you remove those, you're not left with much.


Pretty much, lol.

[jmcc]

Pretty much, lol.
Don't get me wrong. I like Oh! Great's art. But he's a hentai artist that made it to the bigs, so to speak. Personally, I'd recommend Silky Whip over TenTen. Why cheat yourself out of the full Oh! Great experience?

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Tenjho Tenge was pretty good from what I've seen of the first volume.I'm pretty sure it's the worst anime I've ever seen. Though I tend to stay away from the truly awful stuff.

[FriskyTanuki]

I'm pretty sure it's the worst anime I've ever seen. Though I tend to stay away from the truly awful stuff.
Damn, you must do a lot of research to not see any turds worse than this. Things like Reign, Blue Gender, most of the Gundam animes, and others that I've mentioned to be crap, boring, and stuff I avoid whereever possible. TT isn't anywhere near that at the moment.

[karsh]

I take back what I said about that episode of FMP:Fumoffu. The whole series must have been done with a shit-ton of crack. Yet I'm really loving this series. I like the original FMP better, but this one is still great. I really think it's due to Sagara and Kaname being so likeable.

[GuilewasNK]

I'm pretty sure it's the worst anime I've ever seen. Though I tend to stay away from the truly awful stuff.

You must not have seen Tekken.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=645

[Ikohn4ever]

Bleach 63 is out for those conformists who only like 2 anime :P

[Kirin Lemon]

Damn, you must do a lot of research to not see any turds worse than this. Things like Reign, Blue Gender, most of the Gundam animes, and others that I've mentioned to be crap, boring, and stuff I avoid whereever possible. TT isn't anywhere near that at the moment.
If that's the worst you can come up with, you've not seen a *truly* bad show yet. Two words for you:

Weiss Kreuz.

[jmcc]

Bleach 63 is out for those conformists who only like 2 anime :P
I'm just glad there's 4 groups subbing Bleach and none working on, say, Keroro Gunso. Yep, that's a good state of affairs.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Damn, you must do a lot of research to not see any turds worse than this. Things like Reign, Blue Gender, most of the Gundam animes, and others that I've mentioned to be crap, boring, and stuff I avoid whereever possible. TT isn't anywhere near that at the moment.You must not have seen Tekken.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=645You're both right, I haven't seen any of that stuff. For the most part I've only seen what I own (or downloaded), and even then I haven't seen half of it.

[jmcc]

Well, Bleach 63-64 made watching pretty much the whole SS arc a waste of time.

[FriskyTanuki]

You're both right, I haven't seen any of that stuff. For the most part I've only seen what I own (or downloaded), and even then I haven't seen half of it.
Me neither, I've got some stuff I need to watch, and I may take advantage of it with the usual slow starts to the semester I've got here. Plus, I've got a 5 day weekend coming up, so I may knock off some of the shorter