Commander Amarao's eyebrow raising Anime thread.

Got my Gunbuster 2 DVD today, and I liked it. It was interesting because the show has elements from all the major Gainax shows in there. Though it seems to be most heavily influenced by FLCL. Whether it's just the look that makes me feel that way or not, I'm not sure. Either way it definitely has a different feel than the old show. Glad there isn't a long wait for the rest of the series.

And I love that opening:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVlqwJjoDkw[/media]
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']Got my Gunbuster 2 DVD today, and I liked it. It was interesting because the show has elements from all the major Gainax shows in there. Though it seems to be most heavily influenced by FLCL. Whether it's just the look that makes me feel that way or not, I'm not sure. Either way it definitely has a different feel than the old show. Glad there isn't a long wait for the rest of the series.

And I love that opening:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVlqwJjoDkw[/quote]

That certainly is a catchy song!
 
[quote name='Chacrana']Alright, well you guys win. I ordered teh Haruhi LE from DDD. It wasn't even $32, so I figured I might as well.[/quote]

Yes!! I win!! :D
 
[quote name='Chacrana']Alright, well you guys win. I ordered teh Haruhi LE from DDD. It wasn't even $32, so I figured I might as well.[/QUOTE]
I ordered it too. If this show isn't good I'm going to have sacrifice Guile to Rei... And Rei is always looking for fresh souls to turn into LCL.
 
[quote name='dcfox']Watched Paprika last night. I highly recommend it.[/QUOTE]
Yep, Paprika is great. Satoshi Kon has yet to disappoint me.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']I ordered it too. If this show isn't good I'm going to have sacrifice Guile to Rei... And Rei is always looking for fresh souls to turn into LCL.[/quote]It's definitely a terrific show, but you might be disappointed with this particular batch. It by no means sucks, but if you had to pick the least interesting/action-packed (and slower, dialogue heavy) part of the show, it would definitely be the first four or five episodes. The rest of the series is absolutely fantastic.

You'll also be left anxiously waiting for the rest of the series to come out ASAP. Heck, I've watched the fansubs a ton, and I'm still counting the days.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']I ordered it too. If this show isn't good I'm going to have sacrifice Guile to Rei... And Rei is always looking for fresh souls to turn into LCL.[/quote]

The heck is LCL?
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']Thanks. My Eva fanboyishness slips out from time to time. Though that link is incorrect. All living beings are not made from LCL. Only humans.[/quote]I actually just started watching Eva for the first time a couple weeks ago. I'm almost halfway through.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']Thanks. My Eva fanboyishness slips out from time to time. Though that link is incorrect. All living beings are not made from LCL. Only humans.[/quote]

Oh I see, it reminds me of the liquid the guy breathes through from The Abyss, when he's about to go all the way down. He starts freaking out when it fills up his helmet, that always intrigued me.
 
[quote name='Z-Saber']I have no beefs with the thinpaks since I rarely even bother with anything other than the episodes. Don't care too much for inserts, sticker sets, and commentaries.[/QUOTE]

I'm currently watching Azumanga Daioh, watching one episode per day. I have the original dvds that came with the pins and translator notes that I don't think are included with the Class Album thinpack. I love reading the notes after every episode that explain the cultural references.

On a side note, this may be a loaded question but I'm going to ask anyways. I want to get a bunch of manga with the DeepDiscount sale going on, and I've narrowed my choices down to two of the more popular series. It's either Bleach or Naurto (I already have the first three volumes). Which should I get and why?
 
[quote name='Sway']I'm currently watching Azumanga Daioh, watching one episode per day. I have the original dvds that came with the pins and translator notes that I don't think are included with the Class Album thinpack. I love reading the notes after every episode that explain the cultural references.

On a side note, this may be a loaded question but I'm going to ask anyways. I want to get a bunch of manga with the DeepDiscount sale going on, and I've narrowed my choices down to two of the more popular series. It's either Bleach or Naurto (I already have the first three volumes). Which should I get and why?[/quote]

Awesome! I'm on the third DVD myself now. I love reading those references also. It really enriches the viewing.
 
[quote name='Sway']On a side note, this may be a loaded question but I'm going to ask anyways. I want to get a bunch of manga with the DeepDiscount sale going on, and I've narrowed my choices down to two of the more popular series. It's either Bleach or Naurto (I already have the first three volumes). Which should I get and why?[/quote]
I'd say Bleach, though you can't really go wrong with either. I've read all the Naruto manga in Shonen Jump, though I think the anime's a little better for the action, and caught the first few volumes of Bleach and I enjoy both a lot.
 
[quote name='GuilewasNK']Awesome! I'm on the third DVD myself now. I love reading those references also. It really enriches the viewing.[/QUOTE]

Osaka rocks! She's such an airhead but an awesome one. I just started the fifth dvd and I'm sad that I'm nearly done with it. Know of any other series that's similar to Azumanga?
 
[quote name='Sway']On a side note, this may be a loaded question but I'm going to ask anyways. I want to get a bunch of manga with the DeepDiscount sale going on, and I've narrowed my choices down to two of the more popular series. It's either Bleach or Naurto (I already have the first three volumes). Which should I get and why?[/quote]
Bleach because Naruto isn't good. Pretty simple answer XD
[quote name='Z-Saber']I actually just started watching Eva for the first time a couple weeks ago. I'm almost halfway through.[/quote]
I love the show so much I try not to talk about it. Because it quickly becomes obvious I like it way more than any person should like anything. All I'm going to say is I paid over $1000 for a life size statue of Rei Ayanami and leave it at that.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']I'd say Bleach, though you can't really go wrong with either. I've read all the Naruto manga in Shonen Jump, though I think the anime's a little better for the action, and caught the first few volumes of Bleach and I enjoy both a lot.[/QUOTE]

Hmmm. If I can't go wrong with either one, I might pick up a bunch of each. It's hard to argue against manga at less than $4 each.
 
[quote name='Sway']Osaka rocks! She's such an airhead but an awesome one. I just started the fifth dvd and I'm sad that I'm nearly done with it. Know of any other series that's similar to Azumanga?[/quote]

Heh, she is indeed awesome! I loved it when she said Sakaki was an "American" and Tomo was "Japanese". :lol:
 
[quote name='Sway']I'm currently watching Azumanga Daioh, watching one episode per day. I have the original dvds that came with the pins and translator notes that I don't think are included with the Class Album thinpack. I love reading the notes after every episode that explain the cultural references.

On a side note, this may be a loaded question but I'm going to ask anyways. I want to get a bunch of manga with the DeepDiscount sale going on, and I've narrowed my choices down to two of the more popular series. It's either Bleach or Naurto (I already have the first three volumes). Which should I get and why?[/quote]
I believe the manga choice would primarily lean on your age. I'd say 16 or lower and your better off with Naruto. If your older, like me, go with Bleach. I love bleach, its an awesome series and with more mature/likeable characters than Naruto, although Naruto does have some interesting/entertaining segments (i.e. The Preliminary Matches) or the Land Of Waves Arc.

The only main beef Bleach fans had was how everyone started powering up and they likened it to Dragonball Z. The main protagonist, Kurosaki Ichigo, is much better in terms of personality and is not as annoying as Naruto. The plethora of characters are very unique and could probably have a series revolve around of each of them if they went deep enough. The moves are neat and their Zanpaktou's are very cool in their own right. The story is very involving and can stir up a lot of sentiment at times, the characters' personalities always stay true (at least so far) to who you remember them to be, oh, and most importantly, Rukia's Drawings. Her drawings are an immense contribution to the series for your all-purpose needs ;)


^^
I'm used to so many damn questions that end with "and why?" (i.e. College English essays, critical thinking questions, Forum inquiries, etc..) that I end up typing/writing way too much, but I enjoy it all the same :)
 
[quote name='Sway']I'm currently watching Azumanga Daioh, watching one episode per day. I have the original dvds that came with the pins and translator notes that I don't think are included with the Class Album thinpack. I love reading the notes after every episode that explain the cultural references.

On a side note, this may be a loaded question but I'm going to ask anyways. I want to get a bunch of manga with the DeepDiscount sale going on, and I've narrowed my choices down to two of the more popular series. It's either Bleach or Naurto (I already have the first three volumes). Which should I get and why?[/QUOTE]


Personally I would go with neither and get Berserk which is much more engrossing, but between what you've narrowed down I would go with Naruto. The anime has watered down some scenes to the point where they barely resemble the manga counterparts , some small changes, others were pretty big.
 
[quote name='Sway']Hmmm. If I can't go wrong with either one, I might pick up a bunch of each. It's hard to argue against manga at less than $4 each.[/quote]
You sure can't, it's a nice, cheap way to see if you like one over the other and pick up more volumes based on what you like.

Naruto may be a little slow at first, but it gets really good once you get out of the first arc. Bleach has a really nice pace from the beginning that keeps you reading it until you're out of material.
 
[quote name='coolsteel']Personally I would go with neither and get Berserk which is much more engrossing, but between what you've narrowed down I would go with Naruto. The anime has watered down some scenes to the point where they barely resemble the manga counterparts , some small changes, others were pretty big.[/QUOTE]

Well I only chose those two because I'm not that knowledgeable about which manga series are good or not. I only know that Naruto and Bleach are popular and I can talk to my co-workers/friends about them.
 
I envy anyone that's watching Azumanga Daioh for the first time. I loved all the characters and every episode made me laugh.

For those of you looking for something similar, you might want to check out Lucky Star. I haven't had a chance to watch it but well, just read that Wikipedia article and you'll see what I mean.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']All I'm going to say is I paid over $1000 for a life size statue of Rei Ayanami and leave it at that.[/quote]Is it a nice looking statue type thing? Or is it one of those dolls? :lol:
 
[quote name='Z-Saber']Is it a nice looking statue type thing? Or is it one of those dolls? :lol:[/QUOTE]
It's really nice. I had to import it. I got it from this place that makes them for almost every anime character.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']It's really nice. I had to import it. I got it from this place that makes them for almost every anime character.[/QUOTE] How much of that $1000+ was shipping?
 
[quote name='sblymnlcrymnl']How much of that $1000+ was shipping?[/quote]

Probably $995 for shipping and $15 for the life size cardboard stand up :lol:

Haha j/k, do they have a site?
 
watched the first 3 episodes of Samurai 7, great stuff so far.

I was very skeptical when the opening scene of the first episode was a fucking mech fight, but it's doing a nice job of blending futuristic and futile times.
 
I got through 2 episodes and couldn't stomach anymore. Does it really get better? I was bored as fuck with those.

Hmm... Hellsing Ultimate Vol. 2 should be shipping out soon.
 
man does any1 remember the days when fansubs were all on bootleg VHS tapes??

those were sum good times.

bringin the obscurities back to all yallz~!!

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBGuQO_EIKo[/media]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUuQgAD8fBk[/media]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCHsdy9JjB8[/media]
 
[quote name='Chacrana']I got through 2 episodes and couldn't stomach anymore. Does it really get better? I was bored as fuck with those.

Hmm... Hellsing Ultimate Vol. 2 should be shipping out soon.[/quote]

And what is the origin of your sig pic? :lol:
 
So Gunbuster does look freakin' cool... but is there any way I can get it (legally) without forking over $30-$40 per two episodes?
 
[quote name='GuilewasNK']And what is the origin of your sig pic? :lol:[/QUOTE]

I do not reveal my secrets, but I will offer you a lovely gift:

happobigoodness.jpg
 
[quote name='Inf^Shinji']Probably $995 for shipping and $15 for the life size cardboard stand up

Haha j/k, do they have a site?[/quote]
Yup, they have a site. That's how I learned about it. They had like every character you could think of. I bought it about 4 years ago, and I'm sorry to say I do not remember the site. The shipping wasn't too bad at all because my wife's family shipped it for me. Plus Rei isn't that tall. She was only like 4'10.
[quote name='Chacrana']Hmm... Hellsing Ultimate Vol. 2 should be shipping out soon.[/quote]
Can't wait for that one. Gotta love the Valentines.
[quote name='Z-Saber']So Gunbuster does look freakin' cool... but is there any way I can get it (legally) without forking over $30-$40 per two episodes?[/quote]
Yeah, it is a lot. I was just complaining about it to a friend the other day when I ordered the DVD. I will say it is a very nice release. It's probably the best looking transfer I've seen on a DVD. The show looks amazing, and it comes with a thick booklet featuring interviews and artwork from the show. It's also a fast release. The other two volumes will be out before the end of the month. But yeah, it makes the show a hard sell when it's so expensive.

You could check out the original first. It's older, but it's an amazing show. Was directed by Hideaki Anno (creator and director of Evangelion) and it's cheaper than Gunbuster 2. I think it's like $50 for the whole series. So that way you can kind of see if you want to spend the money on the second series.
 
We are have a winner!!?

Yep, it's Meg from Burst Angel. You have no idea how many times I get asked "Gee Chacranajxy, wuts ur avatar!?" The worst is this guy who IMed me a couple days ago about my avatar. He's like "where's it from?" and I told him. Then he asked "what character?" and I got a little annoyed 'coz anyone should be able to figure it out by that point. Then yesterday, he tried to get me to join something or do some referral thing for him. I blocked him coz I'm an asshole and because I'm cool.
 
[quote name='Chacrana']We are have a winner!!?

Yep, it's Meg from Burst Angel. You have no idea how many times I get asked "Gee Chacranajxy, wuts ur avatar!?" The worst is this guy who IMed me a couple days ago about my avatar. He's like "where's it from?" and I told him. Then he asked "what character?" and I got a little annoyed 'coz anyone should be able to figure it out by that point. Then yesterday, he tried to get me to join something or do some referral thing for him. I blocked him coz I'm an asshole and because I'm cool.[/quote] Ahhh hahaha

It kinda clicked after I saw your avatar and I looked up some Burst Angel wallpapers. Then it dawned on me it could be her...

Haha, did anyone else ever figure it out?
 
Nobody else figured it out. Although... lotsa people asked, and I don't particularly mind people asking if I think they're legitimate people, but when people start asking for referrals and shit... ugh.
 
[quote name='Chacrana']I do not reveal my secrets, but I will offer you a lovely gift:
*nice pic*
[/quote]

Heh, I know the source now. ;)

I should have known from your location in your Xbox Live profile. :lol:

Nice wallpaper Inf^Shini. I have been wanting some nice Big O wallpaper, but it's hard to find any in 1440x900.
 
That huge wallpaper pic is screwing up the thread

[quote name='Chacrana']I got through 2 episodes and couldn't stomach anymore. Does it really get better? I was bored as fuck with those.

Hmm... Hellsing Ultimate Vol. 2 should be shipping out soon.[/QUOTE]



I'm not sure what to tell ya. I enjoyed the first two episodes, but things are getting more interesting.
 
[quote name='Apossum']That huge wallpaper pic is screwing up the thread
[/quote]

That's what I figured, I just wanted to share it quickly.

I'mma delete it now and post it back as a thumbnail later.
 
Man, I hope Rightstuf next sale is a good one. The last few have been less than epic.

In a way that is good though since it gave me a chance to get a Xbox 360.

Speaking of the 360, has any got the anime girl theme (by Corbis) yet? I want to get it, but it doesn't really have a preview or anything.
 
[quote name='GuilewasNK']Heh, I know the source now. ;)

I should have known from your location in your Xbox Live profile. :lol:

Nice wallpaper Inf^Shini. I have been wanting some nice Big O wallpaper, but it's hard to find any in 1440x900.[/quote]

Do you have a widescreen LCD? o_O

My two preferred WP res would be 1280x1024 and 1600x1200

They fit right in with my screen :D
 
[quote name='Inf^Shini']That's what I figured, I just wanted to share it quickly.

I'mma delete it now and post it back as a thumbnail later.[/quote]

Here you go bro. I upped it to imageshack for you.



Yep, I got a widescreen LCD about two months ago. It's friggin' sweet. :)
 
[quote name='GuilewasNK']Here you go bro. I upped it to imageshack for you.



Yep, I got a widescreen LCD about two months ago. It's friggin' sweet. :)[/quote]
haha, quick to save the image, no? Thnx for the thumbnail.

I've seen the widescreen LCD, and just thought it would be cool for movies n such.
How do games look on it? I play mainly FPS like CS Source, COD2, and F.E.A.R.
Only RTS I'll think about trying is Company Of Heroes. My bro got it as a gift and that game looks frikkin' sweet.
 
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