Anime & Manga Thread Vol. 2: Za Warudo!!!

So I got Kyo Kara Maoh!: Season 1 Box Set off of Goozex. I got it for its relative low point value and the fact it is a 9 disc set. The critic quote from AnimeonDVD.com says, "A Delightfully Offbeat sense of humor and plenty of pretty boys."

I didn't get one... of those animes did I?
 
I thought about getting it one time when rightstuf had it on sell,sounded interesting until reading a part of a review where all the guys wanted to date the main character(male) or something like that.I'm afarid it sounds like you did :( although haven't seen it myself so can't verify.

I almost bought Saiyuki one time thinking at what seemed like a good deal with all two seasons of the first show for 20$ but after reading some reviews of it I found out it was apparently more for girls.
 
[quote name='Friend of Sonic']So I got Kyo Kara Maoh!: Season 1 Box Set off of Goozex. I got it for its relative low point value and the fact it is a 9 disc set. The critic quote from AnimeonDVD.com says, "A Delightfully Offbeat sense of humor and plenty of pretty boys."

I didn't get one... of those animes did I?[/QUOTE]

Not offically, no- but you're toeing the line with that one. :lol:

As for Saiyuki, I consider that to be a mis-directed Shonen. Meaning, lots of fighting, lots of swearing, lots of stuff guys like- but done with attractive enough men to pull the fujoshi out of the woodwork. (Kind of like Getbackers.) I personally don't get it- I think the characters in Saiyuki are ugly as sin- but I friends have who dig it.
 
[quote name='Indecisive Rattle']Soooo... is anyone going to be buying the Kara no Kyoukai collection? heh...[/QUOTE]

What's up with Aniplex of America's insane prices? I kind of want to check that out... but $400 for it?
 
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Took a few months but I'm up to episode #158 of One Piece. I'm really glad I started watching this, I feel like I have an endless supple of entertainment. Any suggestions for One Piece video games? The only one I have is One Piece: Grand Adventure for the PS2.
 
good choice in series rodimus...one piece never really starts being crappy.

the water 7 arc and the part after it are true greatness in the shonen genre.

as for video games...Jump Ultimate Stars is the only One Piece gaming I do.
 
I picked up Moon Phase and Kanon for my wife for Christmas without ever having seen them... They weren't expensive, so I don't think i'll regret the purchase even if she doesn't care for them much.

From what I've read, I think she'll enjoy them, as she likes things with a (supposedly) similar vibe. She loves Paniponi Dash, Best Student Council, Ouran Host Club, and Azumanga Daioh and will often re-watch them because those shows make her happy.

If anyone has some other suggestions for Anime gifts based on her preferences, please post them!
 
[quote name='BattleChicken']If anyone has some other suggestions for Anime gifts based on her preferences, please post them![/QUOTE]
Ichigo Mashimaro, School Rumble, and Lucky Star should be safe bets for her.
 
[quote name='lilman']Ichigo Mashimaro, School Rumble, and Lucky Star should be safe bets for her.[/QUOTE]

Reading up on School Rumble, I'm buying that right now, as it's also on sale on Amazon and seems to have exactly what she likes out of an anime.

Thank you for the input!

I'm just trying to decide if i should get the stripped down SAVE collection ones, or the more expensive box set...
 
[quote name='Kuroi Kaze']good choice in series rodimus...one piece never really starts being crappy.

the water 7 arc and the part after it are true greatness in the shonen genre.

as for video games...Jump Ultimate Stars is the only One Piece gaming I do.[/QUOTE]

Good to know that the series remains epic throughout, I've read similar comments which is why I decided to start watching it. I've always been interested in series and tried watching it when 4Kids stared airing it years ago. I stopped watching after 2 episodes. That opening theme still makes me want to barf. I look at it now and it seems like a joke.

I'm currently in the Skypiea arc. I'm even enjoying the fillers.
 
[quote name='BattleChicken']Reading up on School Rumble, I'm buying that right now, as it's also on sale on Amazon and seems to have exactly what she likes out of an anime.

Thank you for the input!

I'm just trying to decide if i should get the stripped down SAVE collection ones, or the more expensive box set...[/QUOTE]
Get whichever is cheaper. I have the complete box set ("most awesomest collection") and other than having all dvds stored nicely in one place, there is no difference in content between it and the cheaper sets. Note though that the complete box set also includes the ova. The ova is to be watched between S1 and S2 and includes some scenes that were cut from S1, along with an important plot scene that will help you better understand the end of S2.
 
[quote name='lilman']Get whichever is cheaper. I have the complete box set ("most awesomest collection") and other than having all dvds stored nicely in one place, there is no difference in content between it and the cheaper sets. Note though that the complete box set also includes the ova. The ova is to be watched between S1 and S2 and includes some scenes that were cut from S1, along with an important plot scene that will help you better understand the end of S2.[/QUOTE]

I wound up spending $15 more to get the bigger box. there was a 50 minute difference in total length, that I assume are bonus features.

My wife really likes the bonus features. I don't know why.. but she does. Since it's a gift I paid the premium to get the extra content, since I know she'll lament over the lack of bonus content if it isn't there.
 
Finished Black Cat. I enjoyed it overall but I felt like they cut some corners in story development. Maybe an extra episode or two would have helped them flush out the story better, especially
Train's transformation from wordless assassin to chatty friend, as well as the final action sequence in which way too many things happen at once
. Other than that I liked the story, plenty of action, good artwork, and some interesting characters.

[quote name='BattleChicken']I wound up spending $15 more to get the bigger box. there was a 50 minute difference in total length, that I assume are bonus features.

My wife really likes the bonus features. I don't know why.. but she does. Since it's a gift I paid the premium to get the extra content, since I know she'll lament over the lack of bonus content if it isn't there.[/QUOTE]
I think the 50 minute difference in length is the inclusion of the ova (which is two full-length episodes). The box set is nice (
 
i agree with your opinions of black cat. fun but not excellent.

i'm currently rewatching one of my favorite shows of all time (and guilty pleasure) Fushigi Yuugi. man what a cleverly written antagonist.
 
I was able to watch Death Note over the weekend. The show is friggin' awesome, although I agree with the sentiment that the latter part of the show doesn't live up to how awesome the first part of the show was.
 
My geekiness has taken a turn for the worst... got my first anime figure (Revoltech's Vash the Stampede) and two more are on the way (Good Smile Company's Tsukamoto Yakumo and Sawachika Eri). This is dangerous territory (the danger I'm referring to is to my wallet). I'm hoping I can stop here and not collect figures of all my favorite characters.

Anyone else collect anime/manga related items?
 
[quote name='lilman']My geekiness has taken a turn for the worst... got my first anime figure (Revoltech's Vash the Stampede) and two more are on the way (Good Smile Company's Tsukamoto Yakumo and Sawachika Eri). This is dangerous territory (the danger I'm referring to is to my wallet). I'm hoping I can stop here and not collect figures of all my favorite characters.

Anyone else collect anime/manga related items?[/QUOTE]

I used to. I'd buy gashapon sets from eBay or a con's dealers' room. I have a few larger statues too (Like Etna from Disgaea). Aside from a few CCS gashapon, everything's packed up in a box somewhere.
 
[quote name='lilman']
Anyone else collect anime/manga related items?[/QUOTE]

in a few years you'll probably wonder why you bought any of it and try to sell it. that's what happened with myself and most every other anime fan i know.
 
[quote name='Kuroi Kaze']in a few years you'll probably wonder why you bought any of it and try to sell it. that's what happened with myself and most every other anime fan i know.[/QUOTE]
Why, you didn't like the same characters anymore?
 
[quote name='lilman']Why, you didn't like the same characters anymore?[/QUOTE]

It's a three-fold issue... firstly, at some point you might just not want to look like a toy-collecting weirdo. You can't exactly pretend 'it's no big deal' when your space is littered with statues and figures with girls whose tops come off. It can become unappealing.

Secondly, cost. Figures are bloody expensive- good ones can go for several hundred dollars. It's not hard to be pining for a game system or needing to make a car payment and realizing a couple anime statues could've covered that easy.

Third, space. Quite simply, it gets tricky to balance figures, DVDs, systems, games, posters, wallscrolls, with things like chairs and other functional furniture. Since most merch is just decorative, it's easier to dump that than anything else.

Anyway- I buy merch, but not figures. I decided awhile ago I'd rather use my space for media than statues. I do collect shitajiki (pencil boards- plastic things you're supposed between notebook pages and on rough surfaces for easier writing). I keep them in scrapbooks, so storage is easy, and they aren't terribly expensive. Selection is really the tricker thing- there's tons online, but con pickings are slim. I also intend to start picking up prints at Artist Alley and keeping them in a portfolio- I really prefer the fanmade things to the offical stuff. Anyone can get a plushie of Kyo from Fruits Basket- how many people have a Ukrainian dyed egg? ;)
 
Okay, after watching Clannad and Princess Tutu I am in dire need of a decent new anime either involving horror or psychological mystery.

The less moe, the better (unless the Moe are the one getting killed in the horror anime). I think the newest thing i've seen is Highschool of the Dead, so its been a decent gap since I last kept up on what was airing out there (and what is good).
 
When I was in high school I collected a bunch of anime stuff. Now I look back thinking it was all a waste of money. Having a couple nice pieces in a well organized space is much nicer than having a cluster fuck of a display.
 
i don't know where my hate of all things mecha came from but i was reminded at how much i liked the original gundam series at least at some point in my life. found a bunch of figures and popped in journey to jaburo. its really weird and a little unsettling, it was the first time i had realized i had forgotten something i used to enjoy. if you would have asked me two days ago if i liked mecha i would have told you to eat 3 dicks. now, i'd probably tell you to eat just 1.

so in light of that i'm watching/rewatching the original gundam series and really enjoying it. its got the same sort of appeal to me as watching fist of the north star. its ridiculously cheesy and so overdramatic and the dub is awful but all that has its merits and still finds a way to entertain me. this is one of those things where i know watching it subbed would ruin the experience i'm having with it.
 
Is a sealed Ergo Proxy box set worth a lot? I ask because I found the same set I have sealed, but opened and mint at a pawn shop for 5.00. I picked it up because I figured a friend may want it, but now I'm curious if I should sell my sealed set. I'm having trouble finding a sealed one online to determine how much it could sell for.
 
They were going for $20 new on amazon in october, I was very tempted but it seems they sold out a while ago. Now you can't find them for a reasonable price anywhere.

It just seemed like it'd look so great on blu that I figured I'd wait if that ever became a reality =D

Who knows, you should probably hold onto it.


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On the topic of mecha, I too just rekindled my interest in the gundam franchise. I was hooked on Gundam Wing during the toonami days as a kid, and I now look back on those shows as fairly trashy. 08th MS Team and Unicorn however, are pretty amazing shows that I've been enjoying recently.
 
[quote name='Bezerker']Okay, after watching Clannad and Princess Tutu I am in dire need of a decent new anime either involving horror or psychological mystery.

The less moe, the better (unless the Moe are the one getting killed in the horror anime). I think the newest thing i've seen is Highschool of the Dead, so its been a decent gap since I last kept up on what was airing out there (and what is good).[/QUOTE]

Have you watched When They Cry? It's about 3 years old, but is really disturbing. It's got moe in it, but some really horrible murders too.

[quote name='panzerfaust']On the topic of mecha, I too just rekindled my interest in the gundam franchise. I was hooked on Gundam Wing during the toonami days as a kid, and I now look back on those shows as fairly trashy. 08th MS Team and Unicorn however, are pretty amazing shows that I've been enjoying recently.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I recently looked back on the Gundam franchise too. The shows set in the universal century era are the only ones I can put up with anymore. I don't know if it's cause they kept the story basic. It could also be the fact that the characters weren't whiny like some of the newer ones(especially Seed Destiny).
 
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I just finished watching Zeta the other day after watching the compilation movies of the original series and Char's Counter Attack some months ago.I grew up on Gundam Wing like most did first catching Gundam in the U.S. and rewatched that too not that long ago and while at first I regreted getting it but did get better after the first ten episodes or so.I really hate the character of Relena in that series since she makes no sense with her stalking of someone that says he'll kill her next time he sees her and in no way shape or form has done anything to make her stalk so obsessively.

I agree though that the U.C. era has to easily be the best of the bunch.Other then some Gundam series not a fan of most mecha shows.
 
Started D.N.Angel the other day, watched two episodes, and couldn't figure out why it seemed so bad to me. Then I found out it is shoujo... I'm thinking that's the problem, or is D.N.Angel just a bad series?

[quote name='DuelLadyS']It's a three-fold issue...[/QUOTE]
I agree figures are really expensive, but your other two points don't apply to me. I know I'm a weirdo (as many in this thread probably are) so I don't care if people think I'm weirder for having a few figures (and none of them will be pervy, these are figures of my favorite characters). Also I don't have any other anime stuff in my room (no posters, le sets, etc.) so I just want a few figures as decoration for when I finally put up a proper anime bookshelf (right now I have anime sets all around my room in random piles).
 
[quote name='lilman'] your other two points don't apply to me. I know I'm a weirdo (as many in this thread probably are) so I don't care if people think I'm weirder [/QUOTE]

How old are you? I'm going to assume that since you keep refering to "your room", you still live with your parents which hopefully means you're still a teenager. If so, then that'll probably change once you get older, move out and have a place of your own.

The only things that are around in my apartment are the Fallout bobblehead, the Mario statue thing that was free with this year's platinum club members and a few game CEs. The majority of my games are locked up in a cabinet and all of my anime is closed off in a closet. My manga is on a bookcase in my bedroom so most people don't see that either.
 
[quote name='ChibiJosh']How old are you? I'm going to assume that since you keep refering to "your room", you still live with your parents which hopefully means you're still a teenager. If so, then that'll probably change once you get older, move out and have a place of your own.

The only things that are around in my apartment are the Fallout bobblehead, the Mario statue thing that was free with this year's platinum club members and a few game CEs. The majority of my games are locked up in a cabinet and all of my anime is closed off in a closet. My manga is on a bookcase in my bedroom so most people don't see that either.[/QUOTE]
Bad assumption. Old enough to be living on my own (master's degree), but serious illness so I'm living at my parents. If by some chance I got healthy again and can survive living on my own I would still like a bookshelf with all my anime/manga in my room... no need to keep it hidden, I'm not ashamed of liking anime.

When I was healthy enough to live on my own my anime collection was still too small to need storage (funny how much anime you collect when you can't leave your room). Bah, this turned into a bummer post, sorry about that.

Anyway I think I'm going to try Kiddy Grade next. Also I'm about 20 episodes into Law of Ueki, so far it is mindless but fun.
 
I forewarn you Lilman Kiddy grade is ummmm.... bad. I'd really give it more of a description, but that's about the most succinct way you can put it, its bad.
 
[quote name='Gden']I forewarn you Lilman Kiddy grade is ummmm.... bad. I'd really give it more of a description, but that's about the most succinct way you can put it, its bad.[/QUOTE]
Thanks, I didn't start it last night since I figured it would be bad. I have a big backlog so I'm sure I can find something better...
 
http://myanimelist.net/animelist/lilman
Everything in the on-hold section I should have the complete dvd set, probably have more but haven't updated in a while. I can only watch non-depressing (so no death of main character or illness), English dub (can't read subs at night), and it can't have crazy camera shots (how live action shows/movies are nowadays, like the shaky camera when someone is running).

Should Kurau Phantom Memory be safe for me? Or maybe Gun Sword. I started D.Gray-man a while ago but was too busy to finish, I could always continue watching that.
 
[quote name='lilman']http://myanimelist.net/animelist/lilman
Everything in the on-hold section I should have the complete dvd set, probably have more but haven't updated in a while. I can only watch non-depressing (so no death of main character or illness), English dub (can't read subs at night), and it can't have crazy camera shots (how live action shows/movies are nowadays, like the shaky camera when someone is running).

Should Kurau Phantom Memory be safe for me? Or maybe Gun Sword. I started D.Gray-man a while ago but was too busy to finish, I could always continue watching that.[/QUOTE]

Mahou Tsukai Taisetsu na Koto is amazing and you should watch it immediately. It's very warm hearted.

Also, Cromartie High School and Mahou Tsukai Tai! are a couple good comedy series.
 
[quote name='ChibiJosh']Mahou Tsukai Taisetsu na Koto is amazing and you should watch it immediately. It's very warm hearted.[/QUOTE]
Thanks, I completely forgot I had that. I'll start it tonight :)
 
Yeah, someday's dream is really good, but forewarning, it is VERRRRRRYYYYYYY SLLLOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWW. Personally, i suggest fruits basket, abenobashi, Pani Poni Dash, Princess Tutu, or this ugly yet beautiful world. (especially fruits basket since I'm pretty sure this isn't the first time I've told you to start it)
 
[quote name='Gden']Yeah, someday's dream is really good, but forewarning, it is VERRRRRRYYYYYYY SLLLOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWW. [/QUOTE]
I watched the first episode last night and liked it. I'm fine with slow (and yes, it is very slow) as long as it meets the other criteria I mentioned above (not depressing, English dub, no fancy camera tricks).

[quote name='Gden']Personally, i suggest fruits basket, abenobashi, Pani Poni Dash, Princess Tutu, or this ugly yet beautiful world. (especially fruits basket since I'm pretty sure this isn't the first time I've told you to start it)[/QUOTE]
I read Fruits Basket is shoujo, so would I still find it enjoyable? I tried DNAngel the other day (also shoujo) and didn't care for it.
 
So the first 20 episodes of FMA Brotherhood weren't that great, seemed like a deleted scenes section of the first series, after 20 though, I'm starting to like!
 
Fruits basket is on a different level from 90% of other shoujo, its one that everyone can enjoy (almost everyone), let's put it this way, watch the first two episodes, you will be able to figure out by that point if you want to watch more.
 
[quote name='Gden']Fruits basket is on a different level from 90% of other shoujo, its one that everyone can enjoy (almost everyone), let's put it this way, watch the first two episodes, you will be able to figure out by that point if you want to watch more.[/QUOTE]
That's good to hear, I'll give it a try when I finish Someday's Dreamers.

Tried to watch xxxHolic the other day, and the lanky character models creeped me out :/ Seemed like the story would be interesting but I couldn't get past the art style.
 
[quote name='Friend of Sonic']Is a sealed Ergo Proxy box set worth a lot? I ask because I found the same set I have sealed, but opened and mint at a pawn shop for 5.00. I picked it up because I figured a friend may want it, but now I'm curious if I should sell my sealed set. I'm having trouble finding a sealed one online to determine how much it could sell for.[/QUOTE]

Several of Funi's Geneon rescues have been temporarily discontinued. Fortunately I've already picked up most of the ones I wanted, besides When They Cry... I was hoping for a S.A.V.E. edition for that.
 
[quote name='lilman']Why, you didn't like the same characters anymore?[/QUOTE]

You don't like them as much. I thought Vegeta, Ryoga, Megaman, and other stuff like that was soooo awesome back in the day but now I've changed a bit. I can't think of any character I like so much I need to see them in 3D every day of my life.

Anyway stopped Fairy Tale at 42 for the moment (I'll come back when more eps are made) and started Kurau. The first couple eps really have me intrigued and I know it's one of Raz's favs ever...then again so is everything.

Also I'm throwing out a big NEGATIVE review to Fruit's Basket the anime. It just ends and resolves nothing. I was at a big anime house party the other night and we were all discussing how crappy the anime for FB is. Don't waste a second of your life watching it because there's no payoff.
 
I don't really "collect" anything but when I was younger I did get a few dbz figurines which I have stored away for a long time now.Now I don't really buy so much anime/manga merchantdice although this year I did find the GunGrave Archives for the really cheap price of 2$ so I felt compelled to get that for the price.At this point I'm now a bit more concerned with shelf space then collecting anything else.

I have a bit mixed feelings on Kurau.Overall I'd still say its good,the first episode was one of the better first episodes out there.I didn't really have a problem with the english dub, kept flipping back and fourth between the it and the japanese testing it out but the english seemed good enough just to go with it.To me it seemed like they tried forcing an emotional moment every episode or every other episode,sometimes it works and sometimes it didn't.If I was going to try to get a girl or a girlfriend to watch anime,this might be a show I'd be pretty tempted to show her.
 
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