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Am I allowed to do a giveaway or something on here? I have 2 anime DVD boxsets I can't be bothered to sell on ebay. Rather give them to someone who has more passion for anime than me.

What's the anime?

Reply 1421

ColossalAtom

Original post by Za_Warudo420

What's the anime?

Original post by AngryJellyfish

You can always say what they are, and ask anyone interested to PM you for more info. :dontknow:

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Reply 1422

Aiko

I found the collaboration between Porter Robinson and A1 Pictures very cool, especially because I quite like his music and the exposure he'll bring to anime as a mainstream DJ/artist can only be a good thing. Has racked up nearly 3m views already on YouTube in a matter of days. I had no idea that anime and Japanese culture had an influence on his music either. Admittedly, it's not something I would have gleaned from listening to his music alone (unlike something like she).

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Reply 1423

Aiko

Original post by AngryJellyfish

And Ginban Kaleidoscope. And the Pretty Rhythm franchise. :flute:

Aha, trust you to call me out on that. :redface:

For some reason, despite the fact the first episode had a lot going for it (great animation and music, amusing characters etc), it didn't win me over. Couldn't put my finger on it, but it felt like something was missing. Whatever the issue was though, it didn't affect the second episode, which I thought was amazing. :biggrin:

Yeah, although the third episode was pretty good, I prefer the three Japanese warriors more. I'm sure we'll see them again next episode.

This series would be topping my weekly rankings by a long shot, if it weren't for the lack of reliable, timely subs. Seems likely that will always be the case with Polygon shows, as long as Netflix keep snapping them up and refusing to offer simulcasts...

Ah, I was unaware of this. That's annoying. This is why you need to learn to speak Japanese, AJ! It's not even necessary to learn how to read and write. This way you can do away with subtitles. I did this for Korean dramas. :tongue:

Ajia-do have been around forever, but mostly producing OVAs (I enjoyed Spirit of Wonder and Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou; Dark Myth, not so much :p:

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That would explain why I haven't seen much (or any) of their stuff. I seldom watch OVAs, unless it's something particularly noteworthy. :yes:

I don't seem to have the patience for slice of life series that I once had, a downside of my blog's weekly rankings perhaps, as it's hard to rate a show where little happens on the same level as Drifters or Izetta. Still, I'm also a fan of the director, and it does seem to be well written. I like the cats as well. :p:

That makes sense, from a blogging perspective.

On another note, I did start preparing another video edition of the Identify the Anime threads, but it's quite a bit of work and the activity here has been really dead lately, so I ultimately ditched the idea after an hour or so. I mean, it was hardly rocking here the last time I did one, but it seems even less active, so I felt it didn't really justify the means. Even sticking to the standard pictures would seem like a lot of work for a very small audience. :redface:

Reply 1424

AngryJellyfish

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Original post by Aiko

Aha, trust you to call me out on that.

Original post by Aiko

Yeah, although the third episode was pretty good, I prefer the three Japanese warriors more. I'm sure we'll see them again next episode.

My quote was referring to Yuri!!! on Ice, while your reply seems to be referring to Drifters. :p:

I agree though, the sudden change of focus was good for building up an overall picture of what's going on in their weird fantasy world, but I do like our three main characters more than any others we've met so far.

Original post by Aiko

I managed this relatively well with Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino, 8 years ago when nobody was subbing it. Though I did have existing knowledge of what was going on from the manga, which surely helped. :giggle:

There are enough good series this season that I'm spoiled for choice though, so I'm happy to watch Ajin as and when the subs arise, and give something else a slot in my blog's weekly rankings. :yes:

Original post by Aiko

On another note, I did start preparing another video edition of the Identify the Anime threads, but it's quite a bit of work and the activity here has been really dead lately, so I ultimately ditched the idea after an hour or so. I mean, it was hardly rocking here the last time I did one, but it seems even less active, so I felt it didn't really justify the means. Even sticking to the standard pictures would seem like a lot of work for a very small audience. :redface:

People keep doing this to me. :moon:

No worries if you don't have the time, but if it's demand that's the issue, I can always use my ST connections to get worthwhile threads featured on the front page banner or 'Today on TSR' widget. :deal:

My most recent Identify the Anime thread got about 12-13 players, and my Best Summer Anime Poll went up from ~9 votes to 29 from being in the poll widget on the side. There does still seem to be fans out there, they just don't post in this thread...

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Reply 1425

AngryJellyfish

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I made a thread about visual novels. :blow:

Not really my specialist subject, I'll be honest, so any comments or recommendations from people who've played (read?) more than one or two would be greatly appreciated. :p:

Reply 1426

tamil fever

am I allowed to speak about K-pop over here?Especially EXO? :colondollar:

Reply 1427

AngryJellyfish

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Original post by tamil fever

am I allowed to speak about K-pop over here?Especially EXO? :colondollar:

I don't see why not, though there's already a K-Pop chat thread over in music, you may find more fellow fans over there. :smile:

Reply 1428

eugenius 8

Original post by AngryJellyfish

Just a little bit late. :p:

But good to hear from you again! :yes:

Sorry to hear you got spoilered for Re:Zero, I'd have hated that. :s:

Worth watching regardless though, I guarantee it.

I ended up re-watching ep 13 then finished at 18 last night. In the end it wasn't really a spoiler (ep15) :colondollar:

I should have known better with the way things happen in this anime :p:

Ep 18 was so so good :bawling:

Rem!!

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Reply 1429

username851717

So whilst in a random non-anime related shop I found a random copy of some original Desert Punk Manga... in French!!!!!! Perhaps I should buy it :tongue:

On a separate note, i'm thinking that perhaps I should run the annual anime secret santa again (after I bailed last year!). I think i'll have more time this year.

Original post by ColossalAtom

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My you generous chap! :lol:

Original post by AngryJellyfish

I made a thread about visual novels. :blow:

Not really my specialist subject, I'll be honest, so any comments or recommendations from people who've played (read?) more than one or two would be greatly appreciated. :p:

I may have to have a look :colone:

Not that I know much about VNs seeing as I still haven't got through the 1st Clannad arc which has taken me hours.

Reply 1430

ColossalAtom

Original post by nixonsjellybeans

My you generous chap! :lol:

I don't even know where to begin on where to make a thread, for this giveaway.

Reply 1431

AngryJellyfish

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Original post by nixonsjellybeans

So whilst in a random non-anime related shop I found a random copy of some original Desert Punk Manga... in French!!!!!! Perhaps I should buy it :tongue:

I've seen a few manga volumes in original Japanese in various charity shops and conventions over the years, series that I don't recognise (and would probably struggle to look up due to not being able to phonetically read the titles or manga-ka's names). Part of me wanted to buy them out of curiosity, but I figured I'd leave them for people who could understand them and get more enjoyment out of them. :giggle:

Original post by nixonsjellybeans

On a separate note, i'm thinking that perhaps I should run the annual anime secret santa again (after I bailed last year!). I think i'll have more time this year.

I'd been meaning to ask you about that, great to hear you're up for running it, as I'm up for participating! :biggrin:

Let me know if you want any help advertising it nearer the time, mod privileges and all. :deal:

Original post by nixonsjellybeans

I may have to have a look :colone:

Not that I know much about VNs seeing as I still haven't got through the 1st Clannad arc which has taken me hours.

That's more progress through a VN than I've made. I mean, I've played We Know the Devil through four times, but that's less than an hour long. :p:

Reply 1432

AngryJellyfish

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DMP have launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund Osamu Tezuka's Under the Air.

I've pledged the minimum, to get the digital version. :biggrin:

Reply 1433

AngryJellyfish

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Original post by AngryJellyfish

DMP have launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund Osamu Tezuka's Under the Air.

I've pledged the minimum, to get the digital version. :biggrin:

...this just got cancelled. I wonder what happened there? :zomg:

Reply 1434

AyyJeh

I just watched Code Geass. Probably my favourite anime ever. It's such a clever plot!

Anyone got any suggestions for animes like it or animes involving action.

(P.s I have an anime list here if you want to see what animes I've already watched: https://myanimelist.net/animelist/ImToxic21)

Reply 1435

AngryJellyfish

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Original post by AyyJeh

Here's a few series similar to Code Geass:

Death Note - Might be a bit obvious, but it's another series with an intelligent, anti-hero protagonist.

Zetsuen no Tempest - Plenty of intelligent characters, and a great battle of wits. The first half of the series is stronger though, IMO.

Gundam SEED - If you liked the politics/mech battles from Code Geass, Gundam SEED is its spiritual predecessor. Similar characters and character designs.

And some general action recommendations: Fate/Zero, Baccano! and/or Mob Psycho 100 (the latter is by the same original manga artist as One Punch Man, which I see you rated highly).

I hope something there is of interest to you. :smile:

Reply 1436

AngryJellyfish

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I finished reading Welcome to the NHK... the ending lost me a little, so it misses out on a full 5/5 and a place in my fave manga list, but still a good series overall. :yes:

Replacing it in my reading list is Bloody Monday~

Reply 1437

eugenius 8

Looks like I'm going to the MCM London Comic Con :awesome:

Just bought a Saturday priority ticket :pinch:

so last minute :mmm:

Almost gone though at 99% sold out.

Original post by AngryJellyfish

I finished reading Welcome to the NHK... the ending lost me a little, so it misses out on a full 5/5 and a place in my fave manga list, but still a good series overall. :yes:

Replacing it in my reading list is Bloody Monday~

Ohh love the anime, one of my faves of all time, how does the manga compare?

Reply 1438

AngryJellyfish

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Original post by eugenius 8

Ohh love the anime, one of my faves of all time, how does the manga compare?

It's pretty much the same until volume 4, from what I remember at least. It's been a while since I watched the anime! From there onward, the characters' lives and situations just seemed to get hilariously worse and worse, more of the same dark comedy. The only downside really was the need to have a (comparatively) serious and happy end, I felt they rushed that a bit. I'd still recommend it though. :yes: