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[butterfλi]

This season as an example, Rio is horrible story wise. I mean, theres barely anything going for the story, but the animation isnt bad so its slightly above average in my books.

It's okay to raise your standards, bro.

[Smooth Criminal]

Most Otaku just likes.. almost everything. donotwant

I don't think this is entirely true. Different stuff appeals to different people, and there's no true one size-fit-all for people you could consider otaku. There are some otaku who really do eat up anything, but I don't think this is the majority.

In my opinion, it's good to be open minded with the bottom-line of if you're enjoying watching/reading whatever it may be or not. It's alright to have a few guilty pleasures. I do agree that it's important to not take in everything, however; you shouldn't push yourself to watch something you obviously don't find good and get bored or dislike watching.

[Sn1perJohnE]

I have not seen Rio, but that doesn't sound pleasant. I mean, anime is generally meant for entertainment, right? Usually that's done by interesting, funny, or thought provoking stories (not necessarily one over-arching story, could be episodic stories). What you just said about Rio is akin to a movie selling on special effects alone. That's not to say that there isn't a market for it and that it isn't fun to watch in its own way, but how on earth does that make it "above average"? Is it really that easy for anything to be above average in your book? The hell is average? And below average?

You say I like too little, but I say you like too much.

Theres really little to the story. Its basically play "games", win, get special cards, and idk what. I keep watching cause it has some funny bits in it. That and its basically fanservice.

It's okay to raise your standards, bro.

I have high standards in too many things. Also, I rate things differently than others it seems.

[Khoi]

I don't think this is entirely true. Different stuff appeals to different people, and there's no true one size-fit-all for people you could consider otaku. There are some otaku who really do eat up anything, but I don't think this is the majority.

In my opinion, it's good to be open minded with the bottom-line of if you're enjoying watching/reading whatever it may be or not. It's alright to have a few guilty pleasures. I do agree that it's important to not take in everything, however; you shouldn't push yourself to watch something you obviously don't find good and get bored or dislike watching.

Right, it isn't entirely true. Than again, most of the Otaku-related sites I frequently visit/browse are places involving figurines, or for competitive games. Maybe that's why some of the ones there are like "OMG I LIKE EVERYTHING I WATCH SO KAWAII >W<". Though, I must admit that I've befriended some online that are very serious in regards to which series they like or dislike. They'll actually give specific reasons too, and it's not stuff like:

"[insert name here] is a great character, thus this entire series is awesome."

BLASPHEMY.

In fact, quite a lot of my friends IRL = like that. They like everything they watch, or the majority of everything they watch. They're not Otaku, but still, I just cringe. I won't say anything about it though, because everyone has different tastes. No point in arguing.

But on a serious note, I am rather open-minded on trying out most things. Though, usually, my intuition is accurate in regards to my tastes, which is why I sort of lean away from certain anime.

[Dyxanije]

As if Fractale wasn't enough:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...-wing-for-2011
Joooy!

I'm so excited for it; can't wait.

[Kunagisa]

Most Otaku just likes.. almost everything. donotwant

No, it's more like people like things you don't like and therefore you feel as if they like anything that you feed them. Just the fact that there's so much trolling going on on different anime forums about what show is good and what is shit is proof enough that this statement is entirely invalid. People have different tastes from you. Perhaps you're growing out of stuff you used to like.

Some stuff I see people complain about has been stuff that could even be found in anime from the 90's, but you just don't notice it as easily because of the way it's presented, or you weren't looking out for it at the time you were watching because it didn't matter to you back then. Of course, there's also more of an abundance of slice of life shows with cutesy girls living their cutesy day to day lives than there were before, but it's not as if this stuff is something new.

I feel it sounds more like you're forcing yourself to point out stuff that you dislike about series rather than just sitting back and enjoying like you used to. Maybe you're not giving the lesser known shows of the series that you may actually like any attention.


If you really have a problem with recent series, why not dig through old ones that have long been completed then? I'm sure there are tons of them you'd like and haven't seen yet, but you don't bother because you're too busy "disliking" the newer stuff.'

Right, it isn't entirely true. Than again, most of the Otaku-related sites I frequently visit/browse are places involving figurines, or for competitive games. Maybe that's why some of the ones there are like "OMG I LIKE EVERYTHING I WATCH SO KAWAII >W<".

Might be why, bro. Maybe you need to stop hanging around Gaia.

[Khoi]

No, it's more like people like things you don't like and therefore you feel as if they like anything that you feed them. Just the fact that there's so much trolling going on on different anime forums about what show is good and what is shit is proof enough that this statement is entirely invalid. People have different tastes from you. Perhaps you're growing out of stuff you used to like.

Some stuff I see people complain about has been stuff that could even be found in anime from the 90's, but you just don't notice it as easily because of the way it's presented, or you weren't looking out for it at the time you were watching because it didn't matter to you back then. Of course, there's also more of an abundance of slice of life shows with cutesy girls living their cutesy day to day lives than there were before, but it's not as if this stuff is something new.

I feel it sounds more like you're forcing yourself to point out stuff that you dislike about series rather than just sitting back and enjoying like you used to. Maybe you're not giving the lesser known shows of the series that you may actually like any attention.

If you really have a problem with recent series, why not dig through old ones that have long been completed then? I'm sure there are tons of them you'd like and haven't seen yet, but you don't bother because you're too busy "disliking" the newer stuff.'

You have a point there. Anime nowadays are made to attract a different audience in comparison to back then. IMO, back then, there were more mecha based stuff in comparison to now, and like you stated, there are more Slice-of-Life stuff. I don't care about the cutesy stuff, I can watch that. I don't think I ever complained about something being cute. Maybe everything just seems like a rehash of something else to me now, dunno. I should start tracing back my steps and watch older stuff, then progress or something. I don't really bother to say "LOL YOU WATCH ___, YOU HAVE SH`IT TASTES." in other forums, but I do read just because I'm slightly open-minded.

Might be why, bro. Maybe you need to stop hanging around Gaia.

I'm guessing this is a joke? I don't browse the forums on that site. I've mentioned this several times. I was referring to SmashBoards, Figure.Fm, Otaku.Fm, MyFigureCollection, and etc.

[Kunagisa]

I'm guessing this is a joke? I don't browse the forums on that site. I've mentioned this several times. I was referring to SmashBoards, Figure.Fm, Otaku.Fm, MyFigureCollection, and etc.

It was a joke based on the fact that you've mentioned Gaia before.

[Khoi]

It was a joke based on the fact that you've mentioned Gaia before.

Oh ok, was hoping you weren't serious, if you were, then holy crap, idonteven

[KaidaTan]

--accidental poast--

[Salguod]

Houkago no Pleiades: It seems they simply made some random story to showcase their character designs. How disappointing.

[madanthony]

[nerdrage]
I was kinda pumped that I got a snowday but now that I know Fractale 4 stream is delayed because funimation's headquarters in Texas has been closed 3 days due to ice, I pineappleing hate this storm. Goddammit.
[/nerdrage]

[Sn1perJohnE]

[nerdrage]
I was kinda pumped that I got a snowday but now that I know Fractale 4 stream is delayed because funimation's headquarters in Texas has been closed 3 days due to ice, I pineappleing hate this storm. Goddammit.
[/nerdrage]

I would wait and download the subbed version from UTW, its way better quality than the funimation stream and horriblesubs (who rips the funimation stream).

[madanthony]

I would wait and download the subbed version from UTW, its way better quality than the funimation stream and horriblesubs (who rips the funimation stream).

I have no patience. Also, some self-righteous pomegranate about wanting to support a good show or some pomegranate. Yeah. However that argument works.

[DrRusty]

It's snowing in Texas? I heard the snowstorm was bad but damn....

[Sn1perJohnE]

It's snowing in Texas? I heard the snowstorm was bad but damn....

Either actual snow, or heavy rains + freezing temperatures, leading to lots and lots of ice.

[madanthony]

Fractale 4
Baaaaka
pomegranate, as if Nessa wasn't enough moe, there's Sanko too. Have I mentioned I love this show? I think I have. I approve of the increasing amount of screen time the airships are getting.

[Kunagisa]

Madoka 5

Well I was expecting a longer fight, but it's fine. Some interesting bits of information revealed this episode.

Spoiler

Magical girls get abilities based on the wishes they make. I was thinking this before, but now I kinda have more confirmation of it based on a few additional clues in this episode. Homura's ability is probably time manipulation/super speed. It goes with the theory that she's from the future and came back to prevent something from happening. The scene that originally made me think she had such an ability was in the Charlotte fight, where she got eaten but mysteriously appeared on the table in front of Charlotte. If you look at the scene frame by frame, Homura vanishes before Charlotte even bites the table.


At first I was kinda just thinking "SHAFT was just too lazy to animate a frame of her jumping off the table in a blur or something" but I was also thinking that was pointless to do because the scene goes by so fast that they could easily keep her in the same spot until the moment it's chomped and still pass it off as her just doing a super fast dodge. But in this episode we see drops frozen in the air as Homura runs to stop the battle, and Sayaka is also moved from the place she originally was (could be a case of QUALITY though). By this point I'm taking it as SHAFT giving hints about her ability. So, I wonder what Mami's ability was, given that she wished to survive the crash/wished to be revived. ZOMBIE MAMI CONFIRMED.

I also got confirmation that she didn't make a contract with Kyubey, but at the same time Kyubey was being cryptic about it (maybe something like "I didn't make a contract with her yet, but in the future I do").

And Homura really seems to be there to prevent Madoka's wish. By this point I'm thinking thew only way Madoka will be come a magic girl is if Homura and the others are about to die as well, which probably fits in with the theory of Sayaka becoming that witch that Homura is fighting in the first episode.

All speculation though. Possible SHAFT was just throwing in SUPAH COOL FX and being lazy with animation.

[PSAssassin]

Hourou Musuko 4: Chiba tries to suppress the rage inside, but it cannot be contained. On a serious note, I like how the characters can all admit their feelings for each other and have the story go from there, unlike shows like Kimi ni Todoke where the whole show revolves around them not being able to express their feelings (I still like KnT too though).

Fractale 4: Am I the only one who thinks the song about stars they sing is kind of annoying?

Madoka Magica 5:

Spoiler

If Sayaka got the ability to regenerate from wishing for her friend to recover, then if Mami wished to not die from the car crash her special ability should be...
edit: ninja'd. interesting theories though, they would sure explain a lot.

[JoeTang]

Madoka 5

Well I was expecting a longer fight, but it's fine. Some interesting bits of information revealed this episode.

Spoiler

Magical girls get abilities based on the wishes they make. I was thinking this before, but now I kinda have more confirmation of it based on a few additional clues in this episode. Homura's ability is probably time manipulation/super speed. It goes with the theory that she's from the future and came back to prevent something from happening. The scene that originally made me think she had such an ability was in the Charlotte fight, where she got eaten but mysteriously appeared on the table in front of Charlotte. If you look at the scene frame by frame, Homura vanishes before Charlotte even bites the table.


At first I was kinda just thinking "SHAFT was just too lazy to animate a frame of her jumping off the table in a blur or something" but I was also thinking that was pointless to do because the scene goes by so fast that they could easily keep her in the same spot until the moment it's chomped and still pass it off as her just doing a super fast dodge. But in this episode we see drops frozen in the air as Homura runs to stop the battle, and Sayaka is also moved from the place she originally was (could be a case of QUALITY though). By this point I'm taking it as SHAFT giving hints about her ability. So, I wonder what Mami's ability was, given that she wished to survive the crash/wished to be revived. ZOMBIE MAMI CONFIRMED.

I also got confirmation that she didn't make a contract with Kyubey, but at the same time Kyubey was being cryptic about it (maybe something like "I didn't make a contract with her yet, but in the future I do).

And Homura really seems to be there to prevent Madoka's wish. By this point I'm thinking thew only way Madoka will be come a magic girl is if Homura and the others are about to die as well, which probably fits in with the theory of Sayaka becoming that witch that Homura is fighting in the first episode.

All speculation though. Possible SHAFT was just throwing in SUPAH COOL FX and being lazy with animation.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica 05:So many SHAFTisms in this episode including the QUALITY. If Kyubey could make facial expressions, they'd all be troll faces. Troll suspense ending too. Expecting some dark evil pomegranate to happen to Kyousuke. Kyouko is fantastic. Hope she doesn't die.

Infinite Stratos 05: No story progress, why am I not surprised. At least Charlottees is hnnnnnngggg. Not sure how to feel about PatchesLaura.