Rented the Mass Effect anime on PSN, wow that was terrible. Also really distracting that one of the main characters is the same voice as Edward Elric but still very bad.

Finished Brotherhood and the movie, main series was incredible. Movie was surprisingly good considering how the TV series ends.

Also got the Haruhi movie in the mail, not sure what to expect on that. First season was really great, second was decent, and now a movie? Hmm. Still waiting on a season 3 announcement too, considering how big the series is in Japan I'm surprised nothing's been announced yet.

Originally Posted by the_punisher Also got the Haruhi movie in the mail, not sure what to expect on that. First season was really great, second was decent, and now a movie? Hmm. Still waiting on a season 3 announcement too, considering how big the series is in Japan I'm surprised nothing's been announced yet.

Movie is pretty good, but the part with only Kyon and Nagato drags on for a while. Probably could be a little shorter though.

I've just started watching Higurashi no Naku Kori ni. I'm on episode three right now, but I have to know if this show is worth watching. I mean, does Keiichi develop a set of balls? He's not being completely passive about everyone trying to kill him and his friends watching everything he does with their demon eyes, but come on, it's submissive to not confront them. I know there's a twist in here (finished watching Another a few months ago) but is it worth it? Do they stagnate through the whole series with this questionable character growth? :(

And FYI, it doesn't matter how young you are, or how close you are; if someone follows you, threatens you, and gives you food with needles in it as a "get well soon" package in reality, you tell them to right off. And if they're the same sex, you punch them right in the throat. This level of stoicism if unacceptable for any semi-realistic anime...

Originally Posted by the_punisher Also got the Haruhi movie in the mail, not sure what to expect on that.

I really enjoyed the Haruhi movie, it made up for that 8-parter in season 2.

Just got finished watching Angel Beats. Wow. That was some show.

Originally Posted by DNukem170 Movie is pretty good, but the part with only Kyon and Nagato drags on for a while. Probably could be a little shorter though.

A little shorter? That movie was ing long. Not that it's bad or anything.

Just picked up Oyasumi Punpun and man do I regret not picking it up earlier. Really makes me feel like shit sometimes.

Originally Posted by SolidSnake86 I really enjoyed the Haruhi movie, it made up for that 8-parter in season 2.

Definitely, I don't know how Kyoani thought it was acceptable to make 8 episodes that were virtually the same. I've heard that the E8 arc in the light novel didn't even last that long either.

Originally Posted by DNukem170 FLCL didn't register at all in Japan, but in the US it was one of the first "batshit insane" anime to appear. Remember, this was before shows like Excel Saga and Bobobo.

I saw and had the box set of excel saga years before I'd even heard of flcl. that doesn't mean everything I know, but I tend to think excel saga was over here way before flcl.

I found flcl massively over-rated. mostly by those who liked the subject matter and/or wanted to sound pretentious by saying, 'you just don't get it.' I got it. I wasn't afraid to say it was crap even though I was (may still be) ostracized for saying it.

OK, Excel Saga's first DVD was released 3 months before FLCL's first DVD, but Excel Saga never aired on TV, so not as many anime fans watched it.

I had no idea.

Originally Posted by Blade I've just started watching Higurashi no Naku Kori ni. I'm on episode three right now, but I have to know if this show is worth watching. I mean, does Keiichi develop a set of balls? He's not being completely passive about everyone trying to kill him and his friends watching everything he does with their demon eyes, but come on, it's submissive to not confront them. I know there's a twist in here (finished watching Another a few months ago) but is it worth it? Do they stagnate through the whole series with this questionable character growth? :( And FYI, it doesn't matter how young you are, or how close you are; if someone follows you, threatens you, and gives you food with needles in it as a "get well soon" package in reality, you tell them to right off. And if they're the same sex, you punch them right in the throat. This level of stoicism if unacceptable for any semi-realistic anime...

Yes, there's a twist to it. The show is being presented to you like viewing all of a visual novel's multiple endings, except each route provides more information for solving the overall mystery. You're not watching the whole deal with one story arc or even one season. I'm not sure Higurashi is that strong in character growth, as it is in story development, but you do learn a lot about each of them as it goes on. I think it's a great show but if the mystery and runaway paranoia isn't hooking you then this show may not be for you.

Hay friends.I'm thinking about getting the Hellsing Ultimate OVA series on blu-ray with the latest price drop to about 30$.I'm curious though and was hoping you guys could inform me here.Does the OVA series end at Episode 8 or is there more to come?

Edit : Nvm lol.Went and looked it up and theres at least two more episodes that haven't came to the states yet.

Deadman Wonderland has started back up again and the new chapter is out if anyone's interested.

And then there's going to be a 1-hour Toriko/One Piece/DBZ anime special in Japan to promote the upcoming Project Versus J game. The casts of each anime involved have also been released.

I would be more interested if it was another OP/DBZ only crossover.

Originally Posted by DNukem170 I would be more interested if it was another OP/DBZ only crossover.

This, please. The manga One Piece/DBZ crossover was awesome. Zoro and Piccolo all day, every day.

Black Lagoon has recently returned after being on hiatus for 2 years.

Digimon Tamers is coming to NA on DVD.

Finally watching through Katekyo Hitman Reborn fully. I absolutely loving it, finishing through episodes pretty fast. Hoping to have my Tsuna cosplay ready for Katsucon this weekend (I'm currently trying to style the wig w/ spikes).

I finally saw and finished Serial Experiments Lain on Sunday (marathon it). Very interesting....

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I was just in Target and Nintendo is apparently repackaging the Japanese Pokemon figures again instead of making their own. Considering they have gone up in price, these new packs are kind of nice.

I was really excited to hear this news: the new Hunter x Hunter anime will continue to air through the Chimera Ant Arc.

Here you can see Kite and sketches of other characters:

New trailer for Pokemon Movie 16. A squad of Genesect terrorize the land and are about to kill Ash & company until Mewtwo shows up all pissed-off. Best part? Ash recognizes him, meaning it is, in fact, the same Mewtwo from 15 years ago.

Oh, and Team Rocket appear and once again act like their old selves instead of the fake-badass selves in the series.