Run with the Wind 8
Kurahara doesn't merely look like Kageyama.
He is straight up Kageyama.
Also, Haiji rocks.
Kurahara doesn't merely look like Kageyama.
He is straight up Kageyama.
Also, Haiji rocks.
Anime |OT| Fall 2021 - Komi's Bizarre Adventure
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Run with the Wind 9
Having a cast where most of the members aren't living and breathing for the sport makes achievements and tangible improvements hit harder, at least in this particular case.
Also, Haiji is getting more interesting by the minute. That brief flashback scene showing him during the recovery of his old injury really kinda explains his outlook on the whole endeavor and why he is the way he is.
Having a cast where most of the members aren't living and breathing for the sport makes achievements and tangible improvements hit harder, at least in this particular case.
Also, Haiji is getting more interesting by the minute. That brief flashback scene showing him during the recovery of his old injury really kinda explains his outlook on the whole endeavor and why he is the way he is.
Sakugan 12 END?
That was a solid ending to the season with enough teases about the larger world and this ongoing conflict that I hope we get a second season. The stuff between Memempu and Gagamba was great and the right level of emotional, the nod to the role of the Princesses was nice, and the overall tone was just great.
The big issue I think I have right now is what is actually going on with Shibito and their whole ideals business. It would have been great to get more actual info as they are central to the story, but the breadcrumbs just aren't enough. Why they are fighting the bureau, hunting down these Rainbow Children, and how all these old technologies play into it needed a bit more fleshing out.
Here's hoping for a S2, as I found this entertaining, even if it felt all over the place in the first season
Platinum End 12
Another strong episode, though Mirai totally should just use his White Arrow. He was almost there when deciding between the happiness of millions vs the life of one person...but I guess he's chosen his path. It does at least make him seem more god-like in the face of everything. Looks like next week is the end of the anime...
Also, I'm sure the scene where Hajime melts is far more graphic in the manga. What a horrid way to go, even if he was a fairly shit character.
That was a solid ending to the season with enough teases about the larger world and this ongoing conflict that I hope we get a second season. The stuff between Memempu and Gagamba was great and the right level of emotional, the nod to the role of the Princesses was nice, and the overall tone was just great.
The big issue I think I have right now is what is actually going on with Shibito and their whole ideals business. It would have been great to get more actual info as they are central to the story, but the breadcrumbs just aren't enough. Why they are fighting the bureau, hunting down these Rainbow Children, and how all these old technologies play into it needed a bit more fleshing out.
Here's hoping for a S2, as I found this entertaining, even if it felt all over the place in the first season
Platinum End 12
Another strong episode, though Mirai totally should just use his White Arrow. He was almost there when deciding between the happiness of millions vs the life of one person...but I guess he's chosen his path. It does at least make him seem more god-like in the face of everything. Looks like next week is the end of the anime...
Also, I'm sure the scene where Hajime melts is far more graphic in the manga. What a horrid way to go, even if he was a fairly shit character.
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yeah just watched the Hanajima episode. As far as I'm concerned the friends are the best part of this show, the zodiac family stuff is sorta meh by comparison. not really sure why - i thought it was the unrelatability of the supernatural stuff, but a lot of Hanajima's stuff is based around her basically being psychic, so idk
So I think the issue is not the production but the fact that they decided to adapt all of it in 12 episodes. It actually ended up being pretty interesting thematically, but it is clear the production is a shoestring. Having said that the first few episodes have some problematic stuff that is only addressed later :D. I still would not recommend it over just reading the source material, but at least I can say it is not just some shitty BL.
Oh you sweet summer child, you do not yet know true depth of despair. Please let us know when you finish and I am sure we can talk through it :D.
Kakeru is so much better than Kageyama. (is what I tell myself)
Believe me the payoff at the end of this show makes it all hit like a truck. Almost a religious experience for me.
Haiji is so good, he's probably my favorite anime character in years. like hot damn does he knows what it means to have PURPOSE.
As others have mentioned the OST is incredible and probably the best work the composer has done in my book.
I have not seen that, so I wouldn't know. All I do know is that every episode of Komi has left me laughing and filled with all the best kind of warm fuzzies.
Ranking of Kings 11
Quite a deal of setup for the next episode, but it seems like all the players are finally coming together. I wonder if Bosse is planning on saving the real Miranjo (if that is her) or whatever the deal really is with that whole section with Daida.
Whatever happens, looking forward to how things play out in the next few weeks.
Quite a deal of setup for the next episode, but it seems like all the players are finally coming together. I wonder if Bosse is planning on saving the real Miranjo (if that is her) or whatever the deal really is with that whole section with Daida.
Whatever happens, looking forward to how things play out in the next few weeks.
Ranking of Kings 11
I thought I had a fair idea what where things were heading but this has thrown a spanner in the works. Miranjo is quite the interesting character. I have a mighty need to know what happens next.
Kimi Ni Todoke S2 8
9
*Literally hug and almost kiss after she confesses*
This dumb bitch: "Oh no, he rejected me again"
10
I feel nothing. I am numb
Kimi Ni Todoke S2 11, 12 END
I thought I had a fair idea what where things were heading but this has thrown a spanner in the works. Miranjo is quite the interesting character. I have a mighty need to know what happens next.
Kimi Ni Todoke S2 8
9
*Literally hug and almost kiss after she confesses*
This dumb bitch: "Oh no, he rejected me again"
10
I feel nothing. I am numb
Kimi Ni Todoke S2 11, 12 END
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Komi No Communication END
Oh man, that was the best one! Her voice at the end was so heaven. Look forward get to see the S2 next year! 10/10
Oh man, that was the best one! Her voice at the end was so heaven. Look forward get to see the S2 next year! 10/10
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Ranking of Kings 11
I thought I had a fair idea what where things were heading but this has thrown a spanner in the works. Miranjo is quite the interesting character. I have a mighty need to know what happens next.
Kimi Ni Todoke S2 8
9
*Literally hug and almost kiss after she confesses*
This dumb bitch: "Oh no, he rejected me again"
10
I feel nothing. I am numb
Kimi Ni Todoke S2 11, 12 END
So uhhh... should I bother with KnT? People did warn that season 2 is kinda weak, I guess.
Kimi ni Todoke is quite possibly the epitome of shoujo romance pacing. I still think fondly of the first season because it was a well animated shoujo romance adaptation, and those are so rare.
For what it's worth, I really liked Kimi no Todoke. It's very sweet and I found it comforting.
However, it does reach Twin Peaks levels of season 2 rubbish though. The end of season 2 is still quite nice, but man what a slog to get there. (Thanks for adding some context on how it ended up that way pbayne, I had no idea)
Now I want to know why they tried to adapt this accurately for the anime, surely they could've just skipped it or something, it really does drag the whole series down.
However, it does reach Twin Peaks levels of season 2 rubbish though. The end of season 2 is still quite nice, but man what a slog to get there. (Thanks for adding some context on how it ended up that way pbayne, I had no idea)
Now I want to know why they tried to adapt this accurately for the anime, surely they could've just skipped it or something, it really does drag the whole series down.
Perhaps I should watch season 1 and then switch to manga.
Even if that stretch of material has the same pacing in the source material, it will be much more expedient to read it, rather than watch it.
Run with the Wind 10
Still a long way to go, but Kurahara be like:
Even if that stretch of material has the same pacing in the source material, it will be much more expedient to read it, rather than watch it.
Run with the Wind 10
Still a long way to go, but Kurahara be like:
Its a good question why they didnt try to condense it a bit. I think maybe it was too popular at the time and they didnt want fans to cry foul at any slight change, like i know fruits basket original anime gets a bit of stick for changing things. Also the characters they introduce like Kento go on to be far more important too, whereas in that arc he just feels like a last minute love rival, so you're only really seeing the start of some arcs there. So a lot of stuff is too integral for other stuff in the manga moving forward so its hard to really cut any of it.
I think character wise it makes more sense than people give it credit for. Like only a few months previous Sawako had zero friends and basically no communication with people her age. So she understnadly gets a bit scared to open up about her feelings. Its also the result of two people putting each other on too high a pedestal. Like Sawako thinks that Kazehaya is too good for her, but he thinks the exact same. Like if you imagine yourself in Kazehayas shoes after all the time they spent together, the girl you have a crush on suddenly becomes distant and starts giving you mixed messages and starts hanging out with another guy, he would start to wonder that maybe she not as into him as he thought. (Later on they do show Kazehaya's perspective during that time, so it makes more sense why he acts the way he does too.)
As i said before that i think the author knew it had gotten too deep with the miscommunication(even if that is a core theme of the manga) so Kazehaya and Sawako basically just explain to one another face to face every misunderstanding they had about one another shortly after the events of season 2. And they go on to be a couple for the rest of the manga after that. Lol it is funny that Knt is described as sloujo but i honestly think thats the only part where the manga drags its heels, its pretty well paced apart from that and Kazehaya and Sawako they spend more time as a couple than they do not as one.
Midway through episode 13 and I think I agree with you there.
Something to remember that the actual official announcement for the Odd Taxi countdown is today! We don't actually know yet if it's a new movie with new content or just a recap movie with a bit of new content here and there. The former would be really cool but again, we'll find out soon.
In other news The JJK prequel movie is unsurprisingly doing gang busters at the JP box office:
animegalaxyofficial.com
'Jujutsu Kaisen 0' Grossed Over 1 Billion Yen To Become Highest Opening Anime Movie In 2021
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 has become the highest opening anime movie in 2021 with an estimated box-office collection of 1 billion yen on its first day
animegalaxyofficial.com
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Good lord was the first part of this painful in so many ways. The mom's mental break, the dad holding on to hope he'd find his son and breaking down, Qiao holding that guilt for so long...but ending with Cheng potentially fucking things hard. But that second half, I kid you know I broke down in tears of joy seeing them being reunited at the end.
So absolutely goddamn powerful. I am not ready for the next batch of episodes...
Good lord was the first part of this painful in so many ways. The mom's mental break, the dad holding on to hope he'd find his son and breaking down, Qiao holding that guilt for so long...but ending with Cheng potentially fucking things hard. But that second half, I kid you know I broke down in tears of joy seeing them being reunited at the end.
So absolutely goddamn powerful. I am not ready for the next batch of episodes...
In other news The JJK prequel movie is unsurprisingly doing gang busters at the JP box office:
'Jujutsu Kaisen 0' Grossed Over 1 Billion Yen To Become Highest Opening Anime Movie In 2021
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 has become the highest opening anime movie in 2021 with an estimated box-office collection of 1 billion yen on its first day
Not surprising with how popular the series is and the fact it doesn't have a ton of competition till Spidey comes out in January.
Sometimes, when I'm watching an anime and there is a character voiced by Tosh, I like to close my eyes to pretend Haiji is talking.
I literally check every season to see what he's in for this reason lololol. I'm hopeless.
Link Click 10
Whoever is storyboarding and directing these episodes Iknows what the fuck they are doing, lord.
Link Click 11 END
This is probably the most tightly directed anime I've seen in a long time. The pacing, the structure, and beats, everything works in concert together to make something truly amazing. All the emotional beats hit hard, the characters are endearing from the start, and the through line build tension expertly. I would say the only negative I have is this story is far from over with the "reveal" of the killer.
This is easily in my top 3 of the year and one of the best I've ever seen in general. What an absolutely amazing ride and I definitely need and look forward to more.
You can't just end the season like that. It's not right. It's not fair. I NEED to know what happens next. GAH
This is easily in my top 3 of the year and one of the best I've ever seen in general. What an absolutely amazing ride and I definitely need and look forward to more.
Just finished the Chimera Ant arc of HxH and I'm curious how the Dark Continent arc in the manga compares to it? I know it's unfinished but so far at least, opinions?
Really like this show.
I know the creator has been struggling with his mental health, and I'll happily wait as long as it takes for him, but I'm curious how the next arc is as this one was one of the best I've seen and the show has such a great build up to this point.
No spoilers please, just impressions. If this is more suited to the manga thread let me know and I'll ask there..
Really like this show.
I know the creator has been struggling with his mental health, and I'll happily wait as long as it takes for him, but I'm curious how the next arc is as this one was one of the best I've seen and the show has such a great build up to this point.
No spoilers please, just impressions. If this is more suited to the manga thread let me know and I'll ask there..
Lol, ok. I didn't want to Google too much in case I read some kind of spoiler. Thanks!
I just finished it, those last few episodes were a trip. Still got a lot of questions, and it 'feels' like the final arc didn't even end? Confused on that front, but I do love the overall message of the final episode. Very touching!
#Congraulations! 👏 👏 👏
I personally like the ending of the show over End of Evangelion's , but you should watch it to make your mind up :D.
Nowhere near as good at this point in time, it's suffering from a lot of character bloat and is probably his most "wordy" arc yet. But the Chimera Ant arc has garnered so much eternal goodwill from me that on the extremely, extremely low chance the arc is ever completed (No seriously, it'll take a miracle for the arc to be completed unless Togashi lets someone else draw or something) my opinion could change after a full reread. One thing I'll admit is that the pieces are there for the arc to become much more interesting.
i had to take a break reading this, don't recall a more complicated arc in Shonen than this one lol
jojo part 6 part 1 done this was very tense and fun love me some jojo
and selection Project 12 this was a weaker plot than idoly Pride but made up with everything else the CGI and music were so damn good
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