Ohayotaku Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 In/Spectre season 2 Kotoko’s back, smug as ever The series isn’t for everyone, as a lot of time is spent on her talent for verbally & intellectually playing devil’s advocate, but I do hope Yuki-Onna & Masayuki get their happy ending. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I've started watching Bocchi the Rock. The basic story is about a group of high school students who decide to form a band, OK so I've seen this scenario before, and to be honest I've seen it done better- but it's early episodes so far and perhaps it will improve. The Unique Selling Point for this one is that the main character is an excellent guitarist and has a huge following on her, anonymous, social media account but is terminally shy and introverted when around people, so much so that she plays her first gig sitting inside a cardboard box on stage! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soramee_ Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 3 hours ago, Animedragon said: I've started watching Bocchi the Rock. The basic story is about a group of high school students who decide to form a band, OK so I've seen this scenario before, and to be honest I've seen it done better- but it's early episodes so far and perhaps it will improve. The Unique Selling Point for this one is that the main character is an excellent guitarist and has a huge following on her, anonymous, social media account but is terminally shy and introverted when around people, so much so that she plays her first gig sitting inside a cardboard box on stage! no worries... it will be better. this is my favourite anime of the year 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohayotaku Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) Watched the first 3 episodes of Trigun Stampede It’s impossible not to be impressed by what they’ve accomplished as far as animation, music & style. But it’s equally impossible not to feel salty about the liberties that have been taken with the characters (Meryl in particular) & story ( the reveals that completely changed the tone of the OG at it’s halfway point are all disclosed in the very first episode in this new version) Edited January 24, 2023 by Ohayotaku 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Ohayotaku said: Watched the first 3 episodes of Trigun Stampede It’s impossible not to be impressed by what they’ve accomplished as far as animation, music & style. But it’s equally impossible not to feel salty about the liberties that have been taken with the characters (Meryl in particular) & story ( the reveals that completely changed the tone of the OG at it’s halfway point are all disclosed in the very first episode in this new version) That's the overall sentiment I have about this show so far, but I didn't exactly know how to word it. After I watched episode 1, I was pretty much thinking Spoiler "Wait... they're going to reveal Millions Knives this early on?". As for Meryl, I'm not too clear on whether this story takes place years before the events of the OG or if it's a completely different timeline. As such, I can't tell if it's the same Meryl from the original show, only younger (with more of an air of naivety), or if this is another, completely different person who happens to have the same name and similar appearance (still with the naive aura). Maybe I'm not looking at it through the right lens here, but it's kinda hard not to compare it to the original. Hopefully all that doesn't sound like a load of BS. I'm really not sure how I feel about it entirely yet, but overall, it seems to be heading in a negative direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohayotaku Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 @viruxx My first impression from the trailers was that it might be a prequel, but I’m fairly certainly now that it’s intended as a completely different storyline/reality that borrows characteristics from the original. For one thing Papa Nebraska & Geofsef both die here, so seems unlikely they would show up again later in the story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I've now finished watching Bocchi the Rock. And I have to say I'm a bit disappointed with the series, most of it seemed to revolve around Hitori/Bocchi's insecurity which resulted in her zoning out for a while which was shown using a very cartoony sequence, this was OK at first but by episode 10 the gag had gotten rather old and tedious and I kept wishing that they'd stop wasting screen time on it and got on with the story. I felt that Hitori/Bocchi's 'zone outs' cost character development for the other 3 girls. Overall, I thought it a bit of fun to watch, but ultimately disappointing. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 6 hours ago, Animedragon said: I've now finished watching Bocchi the Rock. And I have to say I'm a bit disappointed with the series, most of it seemed to revolve around Hitori/Bocchi's insecurity which resulted in her zoning out for a while which was shown using a very cartoony sequence, this was OK at first but by episode 10 the gag had gotten rather old and tedious and I kept wishing that they'd stop wasting screen time on it and got on with the story. I felt that Hitori/Bocchi's 'zone outs' cost character development for the other 3 girls. Overall, I thought it a bit of fun to watch, but ultimately disappointing. I honestly think Bocchi The Rock is just decent at best. A lot of people hype it up to be among the best of what the genre offers, but I disagree. The events that happen in the show just aren't that interesting and most of the characters are quite forgettable. I vastly prefer Yuru Camp and Non Non Biyori. One of the anime I picked back up is Kimagure Orange Road. The protagonist is an immature sleaze, but the animation is quite nice and the soundtrack is corny in the best way. I can see exactly how this show ends though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animechat Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Watched again Ani ni Tsukeru Kusuri wa Nai was short and nice comedy anime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Lancer Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) On 1/25/2023 at 9:28 PM, Neb said: I honestly think Bocchi The Rock is just decent at best. A lot of people hype it up to be among the best of what the genre offers, but I disagree. The events that happen in the show just aren't that interesting and most of the characters are quite forgettable. I vastly prefer Yuru Camp and Non Non Biyori. One of the anime I picked back up is Kimagure Orange Road. The protagonist is an immature sleaze, but the animation is quite nice and the soundtrack is corny in the best way. I can see exactly how this show ends though. Yuru Camp is great, I cannot comment on Non Non Biyori. You think the protagonist of Kimagure Orange Road is a sleaze? That seems a bit harsh though he is sort of a punching bag for the other characters. Considering that he and his sisters had powers comparable to Samantha from "Bewitched", it is a wonder that anyone was even able to touch him. I think the way he kept his true feelings hidden for all that time was kinda pathetic to be honest. Ayukawa was good looking but very rough around the edges. They also made Ayukawa unrealistically tough like she could knock out Ronda Rousey or Brock Lesnar with minimal effort ( if she were real ). I think I would have avoided Ayukawa if I were that guy - she was trouble, and so was her younger friend with the bowl cut. I'm not saying that the girls didn't have their own endearing qualities about them, just that they would be too much trouble for me to want to deal with. Although your use of the term "corny" in regards to the soundtrack of KOR was meant to be affectionate, let's just be honest and say that it was legit. There was nothing 'trite' or 'kitschy' about the music, it was simply incredibly good - albeit the lyrics may have been a tad cliché ( there, I admit it ). Was the plot of KOR predictable? Well...yes. I can meet you on that. Edited January 28, 2023 by Kōyamaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 6 hours ago, Neb said: I honestly think Bocchi The Rock is just decent at best. A lot of people hype it up to be among the best of what the genre offers, but I disagree. The events that happen in the show just aren't that interesting and most of the characters are quite forgettable. I vastly prefer Yuru Camp and Non Non Biyori. Yuru Camp and Bocchi The Rock are worlds apart. Yuru Camp is and excellent series and highly re-watchable, and I plan to re-watch it, Bocchi The Rock on the other hand is totally forgettable. I've not seen Non Non Biyori, but I note that it's available on CR so as I want a new series to start watching while I have my meals I'll give it a watch from today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Today, as mentioned earlier, I started watching Non Non Biyori. While the series doesn't have much of a continuing overall storyline each episode is not entirely a stand-alone event but often references or continues events from previous episodes. Overall I'm finding the series great fun to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 This evening I finished Non Non Biyori. An interesting and entertaining little series, most of the humour comes from the dialogue and expressions of the characters so it's good fun to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEXAMURAI Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Swallowed Star Eps 70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efaardvark Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) Just going through my usual routine 3 episodes into a new season to see which shows I want to put on my to-watch list and noticed Fruit of Evolution got a second season? Really? I was pretty underwhelmed with the first season. I tried to watch it but tbh I don't even remember if I finished it or dropped it. I don't remember the ending at any rate. I don't think I'll put this season on my list either... maybe a rewatch of Shangri-La instead. Edited January 28, 2023 by efaardvark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soramee_ Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Since I didn’t watch a lot of anime from the last season I made my mind to finish all the one I’m interested in from this season and the last one… it’s gonna take a while. Beside that I’m also watching the misfit of the demon king academy since the second season is airing right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohayotaku Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, efaardvark said: Just going through my usual routine 3 episodes into a new season to see which shows I want to put on my to-watch list and noticed Fruit of Evolution got a second season? Really? I was pretty underwhelmed with the first season. I tried to watch it but tbh I don't even remember if I finished it or dropped it. I don't remember the ending at any rate. I did finish the first season, but honestly should’ve dropped & not even going to attempt the 2nd season. Felt like it was purposefully bad, hoping people would think it funny. i’ve listed my faves from what I’m watching in my signature Edited January 28, 2023 by Ohayotaku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 I started watching Holmes of Kyoto this evening. It's a curious series about a guy who works as an assessor in an antiques shop and his female high school student assistant who go around solving mysteries. He's called "Holmes" not because it's his name but because it's a way of reading the kanji that form part of his name. It's an interesting and entertaining series, but "Holmes" is far too smart to be believable as a detective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphonae Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 12 hours ago, Soramee_ said: Since I didn’t watch a lot of anime from the last season I made my mind to finish all the one I’m interested in from this season and the last one… it’s gonna take a while. Beside that I’m also watching the misfit of the demon king academy since the second season is airing right now Is season 2 as good as season 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral_Fall Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Stayed up late finishing up GunXSword, (cause I finally got the last dvd in the set) really liked it. Ending was satisfying, story was great, music was great, really everything was pretty good. Going to move onto some classics I need to finish up, might watch some movies I've had on my watch list tomorrow or start another series up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soramee_ Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 9 hours ago, Alphonae said: Is season 2 as good as season 1? I’m still watching season 1 so I don’t really know but I guess it’s as good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animechat Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I thinking of rewatch Serial Experiments Lain. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiyaSaysHaiya Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I started watching Monster today! It's very good. I love how it gets straight to the story and every episode has been interesting so far. Although the 9 year time skip did feel very sudden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animedragon Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I finished watching Holmes of Kyoto this evening. It's bit of a strange series. It features an artwork assessor named Kiyotaka Yagashira, who is called "Holmes" because it's a word play on his name, and a third year high school girl named Aoi Mashiro who he employs as an assistant in the shop he manages. At first it appears to be a mystery detective series with Holmes solving cases with Aoi's help, but we the viewer never get all the information we need to make a guess as to the answers, Holmes being a uncannily perceptive person who solves the case in minutes. Then it moves on to being about a series of tests or contests about assessing if an object or artwork is genuine or fake. After a while I came to the view that all the situations the pair find themselves in are just a device to tell the story of Holmes and Aoi's relationship and how it grows and develops over time. But there's really no resolution of this aspect. Overall it's an interesting series to watch with good artwork and animation, but ultimately the series is something and nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otaking66lives Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Started re-watching Maison Ikkoku today. One of Rumiko Takahashi's lesser known masterpieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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