Posted November 8, 2009 They have shown the Kimbley's scene in the 30th episode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 13, 2009 Okay so I've finished Hellsing! not too bad. A bit of fun. Never felt like there was any danger though as Alucard just oozed coolness from every orifice so even when he was up against this master foes I felt like he could easily take them down. no problems. I also watched the first episode of Tagami Batchi which was intriguing, not what I was expecting. Didn't instantly hook me though. I've also got back into Xam'd: Lost Memories pent the morning watching ones I'd already seen! bah. Did manage to watch one I hadn't seen before but by the end I didn't want to watch any more. Queen's Blade: Gyokuza wo Tsugu Mono Was surprisingly deep this week with actual emotional impact that I was not expecting from an ecchi fighting anime. I think this second season is good, a lot more serious. Began the Endless of Eight arc of Haruhi. Only two episodes into it. I'm not bored yet as it's explained why they are stuck in this loop. I've also began watching Gintama which is so so so so so much fun! It's ridiculous. Me thinks I'll love this anime and I'm only 5 episodes in! Finally started watching One Piece again which continues to be Pro. On episode 84 now. OMJ MASSIVE MOUNTAIN RABBITS. DO WANT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 13, 2009 When I watched Evangelion first time round, Asuka got on my nerves. Now I'm watching it again, and she is REALLY getting on my nerves! :mad: Why don't you, just fuck off and DIE! Why don't you, just fuck off and DIE! Why don't you, just leave here and DIE! Never shove your hands in my face again, bitch! FUCK YOOOOOOOOUUU! And I'm spent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 13, 2009 Okay so I've finished Hellsing! not too bad. A bit of fun. Never felt like there was any danger though as Alucard just oozed coolness from every orifice so even when he was up against this master foes I felt like he could easily take them down. no problems. The Hellsing OVAs is alot better than the TV series. So far Hellsing I to VI have been dubbed but V & VI aren't dubbed yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 14, 2009 Finally started watching One Piece again which continues to be Pro. On episode 84 now. OMJ MASSIVE MOUNTAIN RABBITS. DO WANT. Believe me when I say: One Piece only gets better and better. When I watched Evangelion first time round, Asuka got on my nerves. Now I'm watching it again, and she is REALLY getting on my nerves! Aw Asuka's not too bad as the show draws to a close, she's just perpetually irritated by the failure that stands in for the show's hero. And who wouldn't be? I can't wait for the second new Eva movie to be out on DVD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 14, 2009 The four OVA episodes are the side stories bridging the gap between the first and the second series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 21, 2009 o wow, shippuuden was amazing. the whole eye thing was reaaaaaaaaallly creepy. Yuck. Sasuke is done for. (probably) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 23, 2009 Discontent Seeps Into Japan's Anime Studios Low Pay, Long Hours and Dwindling Demand Change the Plot for Animation Juggernaut. Anime, Japan's stylized animation that has become hugely popular around the world, helped reshape the country's image as a cultural trend-setter. But behind the scenes, things aren't so rosy. Japan's animation industry is struggling. Anime workers are unhappy, toiling long hours at low pay. Sales have been declining. On top of that, there is fast-growing competition from across Asia. Studios in China and South Korea now churn out high-quality anime-style programs, helped by cheaper labor and, in some cases, government subsidies. ..In a nation once known for its manufactured goods, anime has grown into Japan's most popular cultural export, influencing animation artistry world-wide, with a following among adults as well as children. The anime movie "Spirited Away" won the 2002 Academy Award for best animated feature, and before that the Pokemon franchise was a television staple and box-office success in the U.S., not to mention a trading-card and merchandising frenzy. A shrinking population of children in Japan has discouraged toy makers, television networks and other traditional sponsors from funding new programs. That has driven many anime studios—most of which are small shops—toward making animated soft porn and violent movies targeted at adult audiences. At the same time, YouTube and other free Internet services have hurt sales of DVDs. Sales of Japanese-made anime DVDs slid 18% from a year earlier to 72.8 billion yen (about $800 million) in 2008, after peaking at 93.7 billion yen in 2006, according to the Japan Video Software Association, a trade group. Morale is low. Industry executives estimate nine out of 10 new workers quit within three years, with the many talented employees leaving for better-paying jobs in areas like videogames. A survey conducted this year for industry executives showed that animators in their 20s made just 1.1 million yen ($11,000) a year on average, while those in their 30s earned 2.1 million yen. Yasuna Tadanaga, 23 years old, left her position as an animator at a small Tokyo studio last year, only six months after landing what she thought was her dream job. To meet deadlines, Ms. Tadanaga worked 13 to 14 hours each day. During one month, she was given just one day off. A new generation of anime workers in Japan are struggling to stay afloat in a declining industry. . "The unspoken understanding was we worked on weekends because we loved the work," Ms. Tadanaga said. "We had to have a very good reason to take a day off." Most young animators work as freelancers and often lack benefits. Many are paid by the number of sketches they produce, and that price has changed little in three decades. Rie Otani, 22, grew up watching anime after school and dreamed of becoming an animator. After two years of training at a trade school, she joined Telecom Animation FilmCo., a Tokyo studio that participated in the production of "Spirited Away." But like creative professionals starting out in competitive industries elsewhere, she discovered that the job involved more drudgery than glamour. Her contract position as an entry-level animator requires her to stare at a computer screen for nearly 12 hours a day. Ms. Otani's goal is 300 sketches a month, and her monthly take-home pay sometimes falls below 100,000 yen ($1,050). .."I enjoy working with all these people who all love anime," says the tall, pony-tailed Ms. Otani, who draws pictures that connect key sketches to create moving images. "But I make so little money, and I worry if I can ever leave my parents and start on my own." Even the president of Telecom Animation expresses some dismay about the state of the anime world. "The industry has become decadent and fatigued," says Koji Takeuchi, president of Telecom Animation, which is housed in an aging suburban building above a grocery store. "So many pieces are dark and oppressive, and the message of hope and fun is no longer there." Mr. Takeuchi says his studio has taken steps to help its young employees, such as providing a more affordable health-insurance plan. He says he also promotes skilled animators to permanent positions. The Japanese government says it is trying to support the industry, with plans to increase spending on education and training young animators and allocating more funds toward film marketing. But nurturing home-grown talent has become more difficult as Japanese companies increasingly outsource anime drawing to studios in China, South Korea and Vietnam, where labor costs are lower. Osamu Yamazaki, a 47-year-old director of anime films, worries that moving the production process overseas will diminish Japan's ability to cultivate creative talent. "People have tremendous power by just being young," he says. "Without young blood, we'll lose our ability to think flexibly and creatively." I am not surprised by Japans industry actions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 24, 2009 anyone ever seen Trigun it is amazing i wasnt taking it seriously tho till episode 12 cos i thought it was really funny. Amazing series but dissapointing end LOVE LEGATO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 24, 2009 Trigun is awesome, haven't watched it for such a long time. And it's one of those Anime series that I watched so long ago, I only watched them dubbed because I didn't know any better. Woolfwood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 24, 2009 i see ur point about wolfwood his death and FF7 clouds death r the only anime deaths that made me wanna cry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) Okay so I've finished Hellsing! not too bad. A bit of fun. Never felt like there was any danger though as Alucard just oozed coolness from every orifice so even when he was up against this master foes I felt like he could easily take them down. no problems. Watch HELLSING ULTIMATE. It's not just "a bit of fun" it's one of the most awesome things to grace human eyeballs. Seriously, much better. Currently 6 parts out, watched them all <3 Edited November 24, 2009 by RoadKill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 24, 2009 i see ur point about wolfwood his death and FF7 clouds death r the only anime deaths that made me wanna cryYeah. It was sad when Cloud died in FF7. ... *walks away* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2009 Not any good animes in December and January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2009 Qwaser of Stigmata "He is a Qwaser a being who can manipulate iron and draws his power from breast milk" is this for real? whoever thought that up must be pretty perverted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2009 Wow...way to advertise Chu-Bra!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 26, 2009 A new season of shows filled with scantily clad teenagers and strange fetishes. Ever get the feeling of déjà vu? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 26, 2009 A new season of shows filled with scantily clad teenagers and strange fetishes. Ever get the feeling of déjà vu? Yeah and this is the reason. A shrinking population of children in Japan has discouraged toy makers, television networks and other traditional sponsors from funding new programs. That has driven many anime studios—most of which are small shops—toward making animated soft porn targeted at adult audiences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 26, 2009 It's just filled with the moe crap. I think this year it's just exploded and now everyone's doing it. I don't think it's soley because of the smaller numbers of kids, I think it's difficult to come up with an original story and they can see that shows like K-On and other moemoe shows are very popular so they hop on the bandwaggon. Thing is, when shows like Bakemonogatari come out you wonder why the hell no-one can follow their lead and deliver an awesome show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 1, 2009 Just finished reading the first couple of chapters of code breaker and its really good it has the same sort of theme as death note as in peoples ideas of justice not sure if its out in this country yet as i havent seen and ive only read translated online versions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 1, 2009 Been ages since I watched some anime. Anyone got any suggestions for me? I could use a range of types to choose from if possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 1, 2009 Been ages since I watched some anime. Anyone got any suggestions for me? I could use a range of types to choose from if possible. what have you watched&enjoyed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 1, 2009 Been ages since I watched some anime. Anyone got any suggestions for me? I could use a range of types to choose from if possible. Most of my faves, split into 'types'. Action (Shonen): One Piece, Naruto, Cowboy Bebop, Trigun, Death Note, Hikaru no Go, Ghost in the Shell, Hunter x Hunter, Xam'd, Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X), Eureka Seven Thoughtful: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Escaflowne, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Higashi no Eden (Eden of the East), Kure-nai Mushishi Funny: Great Teacher Onizuka Crazy: FLCL I invite anyone to c&p my list and add more to it (you can even cross some out with the tag) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 1, 2009 *is disappointed by your bleach-lacking list!!!* *still hasn't got round to watching one piece* WHY DOES NOBODY TALK ABOUT SHIPPUUDEN ANYMORE ¬_¬ just when its getting bloody good too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
