The Anime Society 5: Tentacles For All!

I prefer subs, but my sister refuses to watch them

Subs are the best, have you watched Shokugeki no soma?

I haven't. What's it about?

I'm trying to compile a list of anime that I want to watch during the summer, I'd appreciate it if anyone could recommend any specific titles on the list since I'm not sure where to start!

My list so far :
Monster
Gankutsuou
Black Lagoon
Aria (all 3 series)
Ergo Proxy
Kaiji
Eureka Seven
Jojo's Bizzare Adventure
Welcome to the NHK
Nichijou
Planetes
Princess Tutu
Rose of Versailles
Samurai Champloo
Serial Experiments Lain
Shinsekai yori
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Technolyze
Soul Eater

My initial reaction is 'all the above', but I realize that's not very helpful.

If it were me, I'd go with Monster for plot, but as it's quite slow-going, I'd probably watch a good comedy alongside it for when I feel like a change of pace (Nichijou or Welcome to the NHK would be perfect for that). I'd also highly recommend Gankutsuou and Samurai Champloo.

Just binged Psycho-Pass in a day. Man, that was great. It's not quite on the same level as Shinsekai Yori when it comes to the dystopian setting but it was still very enjoyable. The last few episodes felt slightly underwhelming compared to the rest of the show though. Hopefully the second season isn't as bad as people say it is.

I thought Psycho Pass 2 was pretty decent actually. I'd say the plot was quite predictable and the ending underwhelming, but it's by no measure a bad anime.
My only real complaint was that certain characters like Ginoza and Kunizuka lacked development, even more so than the first series.

People whined that it didn't feature Kogami, but for me, Akane was always the more interesting of the two (I like a strong, non-sexualised female protagonist). I also like the fact that it contained homosexual characters that 1) weren't there in the name of fan service and 2) they didn't make a big fuss about it.

Also I think style wise, I'm (unintentionally) turning into Akane.

Hopefully the movie gets a blu-ray release shortly. I want the fansub!

Really enjoying Durarara!!x2 Ten, despite how awkward it is to type. It took me ages to realise Simon and Kiryu, from the Yakuza games, have the same voice actor.

I thought Psycho Pass 2 was pretty decent actually. I'd say the plot was quite predictable and the ending underwhelming, but it's by no measure a bad anime.
My only real complaint was that certain characters like Ginoza and Kunizuka lacked development, even more so than the first series.

People whined that it didn't feature Kogami, but for me, Akane was always the more interesting of the two (I like a strong, non-sexualised female protagonist). I also like the fact that it contained homosexual characters that 1) weren't there in the name of fan service and 2) they didn't make a big fuss about it.

Also I think style wise, I'm (unintentionally) turning into Akane.

Hopefully the movie gets a blu-ray release shortly. I want the fansub!

Really enjoying Durarara!!x2 Ten, despite how awkward it is to type. It took me ages to realise Simon and Kiryu, from the Yakuza games, have the same voice actor.

I need the opinions of someone who has seen both FMA and FMA: Brotherhood...

I've only seen the original FMA. I am assured by my friend that Brotherhood is so much better, and that the story differs completely. But does it really? Is it worth the time? At the moment I am finding it difficult to justify watching a remake of a series because I tend to like new concepts and characters.

If it is worth it then great, looks like I have something to binge over the summer! Thanks in advance.

Yea 110%%%%%%%

I watched FMA first and I wasn't disappointed, although I dropped the series half way and started it again and I enjoyed it very much.

On the other hand I watched FMAB within a couple of days and even when I was pretty ill I still continued because I was that addicted.

The plot is amazing and more complex, watch it, it's amazing.




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I need the opinions of someone who has seen both FMA and FMA: Brotherhood...

I've only seen the original FMA. I am assured by my friend that Brotherhood is so much better, and that the story differs completely. But does it really? Is it worth the time? At the moment I am finding it difficult to justify watching a remake of a series because I tend to like new concepts and characters.

If it is worth it then great, looks like I have something to binge over the summer! Thanks in advance.

I certainly preferred Brotherhood to the 2003 anime, and it does differ a lot. The setting, main characters and central themes are the same, but the plot does go in a completely different direction. In some cases it's best to forget what you know about some of the characters (particularly the hormunculi), since their Brotherhood versions are so different.

The first 13-14 episodes of Brotherhood are 'mostly' a fast-paced recap of events from the first series, up to the point where that went in a completely anime original direction. But even in those early episodes there are some key differences. And from then onwards, there's ~50 episodes of all new material.

So yeah, worth it in my opinion at least.

Have you seen Kyousougiga (2013), if so what's your opinion on it?

I need the opinions of someone who has seen both FMA and FMA: Brotherhood...

I've only seen the original FMA. I am assured by my friend that Brotherhood is so much better, and that the story differs completely. But does it really? Is it worth the time? At the moment I am finding it difficult to justify watching a remake of a series because I tend to like new concepts and characters.

If it is worth it then great, looks like I have something to binge over the summer! Thanks in advance.