The Anime and Manga discussion thread.

[dialupsucky]

Anyone know of a working torrent or someone who has bible black only imari special? I thought there was only 2 onlys.....

Che how dare someone try and hide it....


That is... unless its shitty.... Then maybe I dont want it.

[FallingEdge]

Just got into Gantz and I was wondering if anyone knew of a site where I can read the mangas. I remember there being a thread for Gantz but I can't find it anymore. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[Hokuto no Jeffro]

Just got into Gantz and I was wondering if anyone knew of a site where I can read the mangas. I remember there being a thread for Gantz but I can't find it anymore. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
Stop Tazmo has it in addition to a lot of other manga. It's pretty recent as far as I know.

[PsychoSquall]

I'm trying to find an mp3 of the intro song to Jyu Oh Sei. It's called DEEP IN YOUR HEART by Koichi Domoto. If anyone comes across it, please let me know, thanks.

[angelpalm]

a few questions

1. anyone know of any good anime involving sword play, preferably in the present

2. is speedgrapher any good?

3. where the heck can i get up to date on tenjo tenge and hellsing, plus hellsing the dawn?

4. not a question just a thank you to whoever mentioned black lagoon, that is a badass series, with OMG a black guy in it that kicks ass. Cant wait for episode 10

[FallingEdge]

Stop Tazmo has it in addition to a lot of other manga. It's pretty recent as far as I know.

Thanks. I'll check that out.

where the heck can i get up to date on tenjo tenge and hellsing, plus hellsing the dawn?

Excuse my noobness but is Hellsing coming back or something? The only thing I have ever seen was the 13 animated episodes. I am aware of the manga but I thought that was finished. Is there more?

[Master Chibi]

Jyu Oh Sei is done by Bones?

Also, is the character designer Geitoh?

:O?

[tempest]

a few questions

1. anyone know of any good anime involving sword play, preferably in the present

2. is speedgrapher any good?

3. where the heck can i get up to date on tenjo tenge and hellsing, plus hellsing the dawn?

4. not a question just a thank you to whoever mentioned black lagoon, that is a badass series, with OMG a black guy in it that kicks ass. Cant wait for episode 10


1. not on top of my mind.

2 well i got the first vol1 of speedgraper with the art box which is nice set,and i enjoyed the first vol1.

3 don't know bout the mangas ,but the first vol of new hellsing ova comes out 12/5 and yes it will have same dub has the first series.

4 black lagoon be out stateside first part of the new year.


Jyu Oh Sei is indeed bones show. no the charcater designer is Koji AISAKA



peace out

[Hokuto no Jeffro]

a few questions

1. anyone know of any good anime involving sword play, preferably in the present

2. is speedgrapher any good?

3. where the heck can i get up to date on tenjo tenge and hellsing, plus hellsing the dawn?

4. not a question just a thank you to whoever mentioned black lagoon, that is a badass series, with OMG a black guy in it that kicks ass. Cant wait for episode 10
1. Sorry, but the only timeline there can be is feudal Japan I guess. It would be cool if they made a swordplay manga about medieval Europe with knights and stuff. Berserk kinda was on that concept, but the series steered away from that pretty quickly.

[tempest]

1. Sorry, but the only timeline there can be is feudal Japan I guess. It would be cool if they made a swordplay manga about medieval Europe with knights and stuff. Berserk kinda was on that concept, but the series steered away from that pretty quickly.


well now there is anime called Le Chevalier D'Eon thats going air in japan later next month its from production IG . which is based some what around same time frame has berserk * somewhat* being keyword.

[shinobi00]

Anyone know which evangelion movie I watch first?

End of evangelion
Death and rebirth

yeah you can pm me some more, but I gotta finish ippo and baki the grappler. 70+ eps to still watch.

[tempest]

Anyone know which evangelion movie I watch first?

End of evangelion
Death and rebirth

yeah you can pm me some more, but I gotta finish ippo and baki the grappler. 70+ eps to still watch.


k death and rebirth is just huge recap with little added stuff


end of eva is the last parts of eva.

well since your watching ippo thats enough and you will fly through that series in 2 to 3 days.


oh femto gunbuster is license by bandai visual

peace

[Stabby]

Holy shit,

tempest, you didn't mention that the opening theme of the US Speed Grapher isn't Girls on Film by Duran Duran!

That was what made me watch the show in the first place!

[Master Chibi]

So Haruhui ended quite well.

Loved it <3

[tempest]

Holy shit,

tempest, you didn't mention that the opening theme of the US Speed Grapher isn't Girls on Film by Duran Duran!

That was what made me watch the show in the first place!


opps yea funi couldn't get that license that is sort seperate from anime license. like in hellsing music cd's the ending theme shine" is not on them. but honesty i enjoy sp and thats all that matters.

[ReggieHadoken]

Saw more Samurai 7 at my friend's place. My word, this series is freaking awesome. The voice acting, the story, and the action, all of it rocks. Finished the 4th disc. Would have started disc 5 but my friend didn't have it on him. All good, though.

Read the manga to Please Teacher. Funny stuff. I loved the anime series that I saw back in early '05 so the manga was a very enjoyable read. Maybe I'll check out the spin-off series, Please Twins.

Eureka Seven continues to own. With each passing ep, they just dive deeper and deeper into a plot. This isn't even about a kid piloting a giant robot. No, not at all.

Been reading some manga that hasn't come over to the US at Galbadia Hotel. I DLed the first chapter to Zetman. This stuff is from the same dude who did Video Girl Ai and I"s. First chapter got me hooked. Already DLed chps 2-3.

[tempest]

Saw more Samurai 7 at my friend's place. My word, this series is freaking awesome. The voice acting, the story, and the action, all of it rocks. Finished the 4th disc. Would have started disc 5 but my friend didn't have it on him. All good, though.

Read the manga to Please Teacher. Funny stuff. I loved the anime series that I saw back in early '05 so the manga was a very enjoyable read. Maybe I'll check out the spin-off series, Please Twins.

Eureka Seven continues to own. With each passing ep, they just dive deeper and deeper into a plot. This isn't even about a kid piloting a giant robot. No, not at all.

Been reading some manga that hasn't come over to the US at Galbadia Hotel. I DLed the first chapter to Zetman. This stuff is from the same dude who did Video Girl Ai and I"s. First chapter got me hooked. Already DLed chps 2-3.

how far are into s7....... to me i agree with alot people after they fight the bandits it becomes into a borefeast. but will say that kyzou is badass. peace

[WasFemto]

oh femto gunbuster is license by bandai visual

peace



ABOUT FUCKING TIME!!!!!!!!!!

I was hoping Geneon, but oh well...

I guess I can get rid of my VHS tapes.

[Hunter D]

LOTGH is so intense right now.

Blood+ ep 33 has finally been subbed.

[Warpticon]

Ray wins the "I sure as hell didn't expect it to be this kind of show when I first started watching it" award for the year. It would have been better if it was about twice as long (at least the second half of it, which was too brief), but was an entertaining watch.

And I was gonna go to bed early tonight, but I discovered new eps of Haruhi and LOGH when I got home, so I guess not. Glad tomorrow's a day off.

[Mr. Bastos]

So Haruhui ended quite well.

Loved it <3


oh shit it on the last episode already? damn better get that shit

[Hunter D]

Ray wins the "I sure as hell didn't expect it to be this kind of show when I first started watching it" award for the year. It would have been better if it was about twice as long (at least the second half of it, which was too brief), but was an entertaining watch.

And I was gonna go to bed early tonight, but I discovered new eps of Haruhi and LOGH when I got home, so I guess not. Glad tomorrow's a day off.
What is ray?

[PsychoSquall]

a few questions

1. anyone know of any good anime involving sword play, preferably in the present


You could check out Karas.

[tempest]

ABOUT FUCKING TIME!!!!!!!!!!

I was hoping Geneon, but oh well...

I guess I can get rid of my VHS tapes.


true i would thought that or them saying we have honey &clover, and few high otherprofile shows. which kinda interesting that there 2d season comming out of honey and clover so there is chance that other company helped fund it making it license or 2d season jas jacked up the price.



still no monster license though :sad:

[Athanasy]

Really nice Gank avatar, tempest.

[angelpalm]

that show Ray

is it action orientated, and isnt blackjack in it?

[Warpticon]

What is ray?

Anime about a female doctor with x-ray eyes which takes place in the Blackjack universe--the man himself appears a couple of times. I wouldn't really say it's action oriented, but it has action, and a lot of bizarre little things like the spinning pegleg hospital director and the kung fu nurses and whatnot.

[Crayz Penguin]

this has probably been asked 50 times, but whats the deal with Hunter x Hunter, can i expect new episodes?

[Hokuto no Jeffro]

well now there is anime called Le Chevalier D'Eon thats going air in japan later next month its from production IG . which is based some what around same time frame has berserk * somewhat* being keyword.
Ky Kiske Holy Knights manga FTW.

[Stabby]

this has probably been asked 50 times, but whats the deal with Hunter x Hunter, can i expect new episodes?

The manga has been on hiatus since JANUARY because the dude was just like "peace, I'll come back in April" then he was like "lol, changed my mind and I'll just chill until I feel like it". There is no word on the manga resuming still, not even rumours, and the point that he left off is right before all the major stuff for the arc is supposed to go down.

He did stuff like this before, which is why there were OVAs (the manga release schedule was too erratic, so it was easier to just come out with a bunch of OVAs at a time), and in theory they could do half of the current arc and finish it later, but they probably want to see how he'll finish it up, too.

Basically-- don't count on any new anime for it until at least 2007.

[Crayz Penguin]

what a sad story for such a good anime....

[Shazay]

Suncoast (the last place I go to buy stuff) had some "buy 1 Geneon dvd and get 1 free" thing going.

Just sayin.

Haruhui <3

[Master Chibi]

Shazaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy!

<3

[shinobi00]

k death and rebirth is just huge recap with little added stuff


end of eva is the last parts of eva.

well since your watching ippo thats enough and you will fly through that series in 2 to 3 days.
peace

Thanks.

It'll probably take me like a week and a half until I finish up ippo & baki now that I'm working full-time for the summer. In the fall, I'll be working full time and catching up on school(18 units). So I doubt I'll have much time for anime then. Gotta finish up the good stuff before september.

[tempest]

Suncoast (the last place I go to buy stuff) had some "buy 1 Geneon dvd and get 1 free" thing going.

Just sayin.

Haruhui <3



really how long till the sale ends?

[maxx]

omg at this show eiken. its on the encore network, shows echii comedy...soo funny.

[Shazay]

really how long till the sale ends?

Edit - It ends on the 19th.

Chibbbbbbbiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! <3

[angelpalm]

um

so whats some good action anime out now?

and no one knows where to get the newest tenten or hellsing manga?

i need my action fix!!!

[Master Chibi]

So I'm watching Shakugan no Shana on youtube and actually managing to enjoy it.

It has its flaws, but it's certainly enjoyable (to me anyway).

;p

[Akutabi Gamma]

OK, I haven't been watching ANY new animes in quite a while now, SO DOES anyone have any recommendations?

[Master Chibi]

Sailor Moon

[tempest]

um

so whats some good action anime out now?

and no one knows where to get the newest tenten or hellsing manga?

i need my action fix!!!


just wait till gonzo makes new show which there few bout come out can't name them on top of my head.


yes shakugan no shane is very good.



gamma have you seen anime by the name of Hajime no Ippo ? if not watch it,and thank me later.

[Hunter D]

um

so whats some good action anime out now?

and no one knows where to get the newest tenten or hellsing manga?

i need my action fix!!!
Blood+

[angelpalm]

i was watching blood +

its not bad, but did it get any better and by better i mean more violent?

[Gasaraki]

AX06 was sweet! Best one ever.

Spoils or War:
artbooks:
Ar Tonelico
Shoji Kawamori design works
Ugetsu Hakua's Flambouyant
OKAMA's Food Girls
COMICKERS: Oh! Great x Hiroshi Kaieda
[Unknown name and title, I'll find out eventually]
Kazuma Kaneko Collection II
Eureka seveN Vol 1: Character
Eureka seveN Vol 2: Machine
Aria Premium Poster Book, obviously not an artbooks, but basically it is.

manga:
IRON WOK JAN! vol 15-18
BASTARD!! vol 7-10
Love Roma vol 3

figures:
Kenpachi Zaraki gashapon
Mon-Suier Bome Vol.3 Re-Paint
Seras Victoria of Hellsing !StoryImageFigure! EXTRA
Nao of Mabinogi

misc:
Poster of Eureka seveN autographed by Tomoki Kyoda, director!
Glossy poster print of 2 pieces by elise trinh (http://ki-su.com/)(artist alley). One of Yuuko of xxxHolic, and another original(In her site, go to Art, then click on "personal" then third picture in 2nd row titled "lordknight.jpg").

[capconian]

Anyone already saw Demashitaa! Powerpuff Girls Z?

[DJcream]

Anyone already saw Demashitaa! Powerpuff Girls Z?
I have, unfortunately. It's so bad compared to the original American version 'cause the Japanese fight scenes are very slow paced (although, I did like the techno-influenced music of the show).

My spoils of AX06:
Figurines:
Chibi Arcuied Brunstud
Chibi Sakura/Chun-Li pack
Chibi Athena/Mai pack
Kitsune from Love Hina

Manga:
@Large vol3
Boys Be... vol9
Case Closed vol.11 and 12
Genshiken vol. 6
Secret Agent Luna vol. 3 (I got this autographed by the original artist)
King of Fighters 2003 vol. 2 and 3
Megatokyo vol. 4
Midori's Days vol. 6
Read or Die vol. 3 (For some reason, this was really hard to come across)
Lunar Legend Tsukihime vol. 2

Free Stuff:
Viz's bag = awesome
5 free manga from Newtype (gave 3 unwanted ones to friends, kept Neon Genesis: Angelic DAys and Angle/Dust)
Autographed Andre montage from IGPX from American voice actor
xxxHolic binder-thingy
School Rumble and Air Gear posters
Random preview books and DVDs
Possibly goin' to appear in next month's NewType magazine for showin' up at their panel in cosplay (I went as Terry Bogard)

[Master Chibi]

Those 'chibi' figurines are Pinky's, aren't they?

Fuck the Arcueid is impossible to find.

Also I just finished Shakugan no Shana and absolutely loved.

FUCK I WANT TO CHANGE MY AVATAR SO BAD.

[DJcream]

Yeah, they are Pinky's.

I need to pick up where I left off on both Shana and Eureka 7 now that FSN, Yakitate Japan and Haruhi finished in the last month.

[Gasaraki]

Those 'chibi' figurines are Pinky's, aren't they?

Fuck the Arcueid is impossible to find.

There was a TON of Arcuied Pinky figures there. Hell one booth was selling them bargain price. Too bad I didnt' know you wanted one, I woulda gotten it for ya =(

DJcream: Which Terry were you? I saw a few.

[Foleyeffect]

I've read up to Zetman 55 anyone know how frequently the chapters are fansubbed it seems like its taking forever to get some new chapters especially at the point the series is currently at. I want my fix darnet :annoy:

[Gasaraki]

Well, EvilGenius doesn't really have a set release schedule. All I can say is they never release a short chapter by itself, like you know how some of his chapters are like 5 pages? Those ones will be released at the same time as some others to get close to 20 or so pages worth. Like they might release chap33-35 one time, and just chap50 another.

[DJcream]

I was the one with glasses w/o the star on my back 'cause I really suck at sewing.

If ya hung 'round the arcade a lot, you'd prolly noticed my weird team of K-Chang, Zangief, Cammy2 on the CvS2 machine

[Gasaraki]

Ah, dont' remember seeing you then, oh well.

Finished Jyu Oh Sei, started out way better than it ended IMO. Way too short as well.

[Zor]

Anyone here know much about Robotech? I read the books by Jack Mckinney years ago, Now I want to watch the dvd's, but there are so many I dont know where to start. Which ones are actually the beginning of it all? I would think it would be the Macross Saga but I'm not sure.

[WasFemto]

It's the Macross saga(based of SDF Macross), then it's Genesis Climber Mospeada, THEN Southern Cross.

[Zor]

^Cool thanks. One other question. What is this and where does it come into play?

http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/DNVQqXggx0vhNeQaoT/browse/item/68372/4/153/100

[WasFemto]

Well Robotech is comprised of three different anime series. SDF Macross(the one you linked), Genesis Climber Mospeada and Southern Cross. With Robotech you get cut up versions of all these three because the U.S. needed a long running Tv series so Carl Macek had to edit three differnt series to make them seem like they are one, which they are not.

That specific link is for the full series of SDF Macross, being re-released form ADV(originally Animeiego put out the whole series and did the remastering). The only difference is the extras(cast interviews) and an english dub. The Animeigo release didn't have a dub.

ADV has also released Genesis Climeber Mospeada and Southern Cross in their true and original form.

[Zor]

I see. So that would be the one to start with then, right?

[FallingEdge]

Just got done with Chapter 8 of the Gantz manga. Holy shit, this is some good good stuff. Is the manga done with? I know that there are only 26 episodes or so of the anime and was just wondering if the manga is done as well or is it still continuing?

[Hunter D]

Just got done with Chapter 8 of the Gantz manga. Holy shit, this is some good good stuff. Is the manga done with? I know that there are only 26 episodes or so of the anime and was just wondering if the manga is done as well or is it still continuing?
The manga is far from done at this point.

[Gasaraki]

I see. So that would be the one to start with then, right?
That depends. What you linked to is just "SDF Macross" and has nothing to do with Robotech at all. It is the original Japanese version of the Macross saga, not the editted and changed(storyline wise) version.

To reiterate, Robotech is an American edit of those 3 series femto mentioned that combine's them all into one and changes the story. If you want to watch Robotech, then you need to start with "Robotech: The Macross Saga (http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/MAWHy82dNxDx19EvZE/browse/item/47944/4/153/100)"

[Zor]

^Oooh ok I gotcha now. Preciate the help.

[Zachman]

Anyone know where I can download the Gantz manga?

[WasFemto]

I would say Voiea.net BUT I get 404'd so just hit up any torrent site that deals with manga.

[FallingEdge]

stoptazmo is where I get my Gantz fix :tup:

[SlaughterX]

Finished watching Gungrave a couple of days ago. Really good series, though the animation seemed kidna cheapa t times (which is expected for a TV series), the last volume looked almost liek it had an OAV budget. The story was the best part of the series, even though the gunfights were pretty cool too, and the ending was kinda sad...

[Hokuto no Jeffro]

They had to make him wear the gayest clothes. Freakin ass chaps. But Bear was awesome. Black samurai ftw.

[kz0060]

aight can some1 give me some good reccomendations for some anime? I'm looking for something to watch in the genre of light-hearted comedy or comedy/action. Doesn't have to be really new. Just no excessive fanservice and nothing too ecchi.

Animes I've recently finished watching:
Haruhi, Yakitate, Fate/Stay Night, Moon Phase, Saikano

Animes I'm currently watching:
School Rumble 2, AMG TV season 2, Mai-otome, tsubasa chronicles

I'm prolly gonna start ippo soon since it's way overdue. So yeah, any recommendations of stuff I haven't seen would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Master Chibi]

I read the first volume of a manga called Chibi Vampire when I realized it was actually 'Karin', which finished a while ago I believe. So now I'm watching the anime and it's cute, I like it.

:D

[catchafire]

Legend of Galactic Heroes... Anyone watching this gem of a show? I've tried to introduce it to some of my friends but they are so short sighted and stuck on "animation graphics" that they won't even give it a chance.

[Stabby]

kz,

Ippo is the way to go. Also check out Law of Ueki.

[orka]

I watched first episode of NHK ni Youkoso! yesturday.

I was actually somewhat disappointed because they ended up censoring/editing/omitting the funniest scenes from the first chapter of the manga. And they also added some stupid stuff that I have no idea what the intention was for... (i.e. the dream, and the "pudding scene"). But at the same time, I do understand that it is a TV anime series so Gonzo had no choice but to take out the more raunchier and risque stuff.

I've read up to vol. 4 in the manga so I'm not sure if I will continue watching this. I think how much risk they end up taking on the lolicon chapter (Lolita ni Youkoso!) will show what kind of direction the anime will head for the duration of the series.

I think people unfamiliar with the manga will enjoy it, though. If you like Genshiken, the odds is that you will like NHK ni Youkoso! as well. But the manga for the latter is vastly superior, IMO.

[SlaughterX]

aight can some1 give me some good reccomendations for some anime? I'm looking for something to watch in the genre of light-hearted comedy or comedy/action. Doesn't have to be really new. Just no excessive fanservice and nothing too ecchi.

Animes I've recently finished watching:
Haruhi, Yakitate, Fate/Stay Night, Moon Phase, Saikano

Animes I'm currently watching:
School Rumble 2, AMG TV season 2, Mai-otome, tsubasa chronicles

I'm prolly gonna start ippo soon since it's way overdue. So yeah, any recommendations of stuff I haven't seen would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I am about to start watching the Tenchi Universe (http://www.rightstuf.com/catalog/browse/link/t=item,c=right-stuf,v=right-stuf,i=pd11605,a=1upcom) series again tonight. Haven't seen iti n years but I think it would be right up your alley, in addition it's only $50 for the entire series right now so get it while you can...

[tempest]

aight can some1 give me some good reccomendations for some anime? I'm looking for something to watch in the genre of light-hearted comedy or comedy/action. Doesn't have to be really new. Just no excessive fanservice and nothing too ecchi.

Animes I've recently finished watching:
Haruhi, Yakitate, Fate/Stay Night, Moon Phase, Saikano

Animes I'm currently watching:
School Rumble 2, AMG TV season 2, Mai-otome, tsubasa chronicles

I'm prolly gonna start ippo soon since it's way overdue. So yeah, any recommendations of stuff I haven't seen would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.


just wondering how good is moonphase i know its comming out nextmonth, so i was just wondering. if i want preorder it now or skip it
oh i got the giant robo collection in the mail today its so/so its boxset holding all 3dvds and ginri special the box is flimsy kind but its pretty good for the price i got from it. peace

[Shin Akuma]

Is Gunslinger Girl worth watching cause i watched 2 eps at my local anime convention Animethon 13 and it kinda bored me.

And what's up with re-capping like half an episode in the beggining of the next?

[orka]

i loved gunslinger girl anime, and bought all the r1 dvd's last year. the collector's box comes with a really sweet wall tapestry also.

but just to let you know, the focal point of the story will never be action (although there are some cool gun fight scenes throughout) so if that is what you're looking for i'm not sure if you will like the remaining 11 episodes either. but i would say give it a shot until at least they finish introduction for all the main girls.

if you still can't feel for them after that, then i say ditch the series.

[kz0060]

just wondering how good is moonphase i know its comming out nextmonth, so i was just wondering.

Moon phase is okay. It's pretty predictable and a bit on the loli side. I enjoyed it but I don't have very high standards in anime. Also, I saw a couple of the eps in dub too and the dub imo was good, tho I'm guessin' you prolly won't watch it dubbed. Basically moon phase is decent and entertaining enough to check out but it won't be anything spectacular.

p.s. Appreciate the recommendations slaughter and stabby. I saw tenchi universe in the past but thanks anyway. I think you sorta have a general idea of what I was lookin for. And Law of Ueki looks interesting but long. I don't think I could watch 2 long anime like that and ippo in the same time so I'll prolly see it later. thx again guys

[Warpticon]

Legend of Galactic Heroes... Anyone watching this gem of a show? I've tried to introduce it to some of my friends but they are so short sighted and stuck on "animation graphics" that they won't even give it a chance.

heh, Hunter D and I have been bragging on it hard for a while.

30 eps to go until the whole thing is subbed. After waiting about 5 years to see past episode 40, this is exciting.

[Hunter D]

heh, Hunter D and I have been bragging on it hard for a while.

30 eps to go until the whole thing is subbed. After waiting about 5 years to see past episode 40, this is exciting.
Yes, the show is awesome. I am praying that someone picks this up for a US release.

[Master Chibi]

I enjoyed Gunslinger Girls myself, but shit what a cold hearted series.

[tempest]

Yes, the show is awesome. I am praying that someone picks this up for a US release.


for whatever reason that license is the most hardest to get besides sailor stars.

i can't remember but i think the creator wants bring it out here has whole set with coast like around 2,000.... . i love for ameigo get that license, and touch license i would go crazy.

[Hunter D]

for whatever reason that license is the most hardest to get besides sailor stars.

i can't remember but i think the creator wants bring it out here has whole set with coast like around 2,000.... . i love for ameigo get that license, and touch license i would go crazy.
I heard about that 2 years ago. It would not sell. I am willing to pay up to $400 for this series if it is released in the US.

[tempest]

I heard about that 2 years ago. It would not sell. I am willing to pay up to $400 for this series if it is released in the US.


i love for it come out,but i would love for mega extras, no hardsubs . and come out in bricks or thinpacks would rock.

[Warpticon]

All this LOGH talk just reminded me that I have 3 unwatched episodes (busy with working for my vacation, going on vacation, and recovering from vacation the last three weeks). I think I'll go watch those now.

[Hoonyo]

yessssss 2nd season of honey and clover

[tempest]

yessssss 2nd season of honey and clover


i still say that show licensed and whoever license gave some money to do 2d season.

[Master Chibi]

yessssss 2nd season of honey and clover

I still want to fucking stab everyone with a rusty piece of metal only to dump sulfuric acid on them afterwards and then finish them on by kicking them off of a cliff into a ravine full of broken glass.

[Jaldaboath]

People, I need some help in getting tha last 4 chapters of the Tokyopop version of Battle Royale, I bought the first 5 volumes, but I can't get no more here in the 3rd world, and ebay's no good as I have no credit card.

I tried some torrents, but they only seem to go till vol. 12. I wanna read the ending anyone has any idea of how can I get them?
Does anybody have any links to Battle Royale?

I haven't been able to find any sites that still scan it since Stop Tazmo cancelled it. I'm just looking for Vol. 12 - 15 A.K.A. the rest of it.Yeah what he said!!!!!!!!!! :sad:Got it. PM me.

[catchafire]

Damn! Miracle Yang died =(

[Warpticon]

I vote for catchafire's violent and brutal murder.

[Hunter D]

spoiler
Fucking spoiler droping bitchass nigga I could e-strangle you!

[WasFemto]

So Gantz is getting a second phase. Starts in November(?)


BTW, I last left off where *SPOILERS*


where Izumi takes the hit for Tae


*end SPOILER*



what chapter was that again?

[Gasaraki]

Shit, the end of that chapter kinda surprised me

GANTZ SPOILERS




fasdgfsgatjysgbjyfikm...He seemed "immortal" at that point, plus it was such a quick death unneventful death =(





END SPOILERS

[ReggieHadoken]

Well I finally did it. I bought Kenshin vol. 28 last week and read it. Loved how it ended.

SPOILERS








Yahiko was one bad mofo at 15 years old. And Kenshin giving him that Sakabato on his 15th b-day. I so called it. Saw it coming but cool, nonetheless. Kenshin and Karou got married, had a kid named Kenji. Oh and Kenshin with short hair: I can dig it.











END SPOILERS







Man, Viz/Shonen Jump had better bring Yahiko no Sakabato over here.

[Hokuto no Jeffro]

Sooooo this Gunslinger Girl.....which is better, the manga or the anime?

[orka]

you could try both, i suppose. aida yu isn't exactly a great artist... but the manga tends to have a slightly darker atmosphere. and it's still running, of course. what i personally find a bit weird is that the art style sort of begins to shift drastically around vol. 4 (and definitely noticeable in vol. 5) but that's a minor issue, really.

also, the anime stretched out the elza saga and placed much greater emphasis than how it was in the original story. i could see why they did that, though.

but the anime is great overall. great animation, beautiful art (although some might not like the character designs) and very nicely composed score as well as very nice selection of inserted pieces (the delgados "the light before we land" for op). you could really tell that the music producer for the show really worked hard to get the best soundtrack possible.

[catchafire]

LOL, YES!!! I'm happy I ruined that for some of you!!! I think one of you dealt me a SEVERE blow a few months ago when one of you told me Professor Dumbledore got killed by SNAPE. THAT MADE ME ANGRY!!!

[hanz0]

Here is one question that i been wondering for a while for you guys that live in the US.

Have this shows been aired yet?

Nadja (a show about this bailerina girl that lives with a traveling group of performers)
its interesting.

projet cinderella boy.

Dr. Slump

viewtiful joe

sakura wars

most of these shows are on the mexico cartoon network exept dr slump so am thinking maybe its the same, but i want to hear from you guys that live there

[orka]

I just ordered ARIA vol.9 and Sumomomomomomo vol. 1-4 from Asahiya.

It will probably take a about a week until they ship, though... Still, better than using Amazon JP.

[Gasaraki]

Here is one question that i been wondering for a while for you guys that live in the US.

Have this shows been aired yet?

Nadja (a show about this bailerina girl that lives with a traveling group of performers)
its interesting.

projet cinderella boy.

Dr. Slump

viewtiful joe

sakura wars

most of these shows are on the mexico cartoon network exept dr slump so am thinking maybe its the same, but i want to hear from you guys that live there
The first one sounds like it's supposed to be Kaleido Star, but the title is so different that I kinda doubt it.

Viewtiful Joe has started airing here, but none of the rest have.
I just ordered ARIA vol.9 and Sumomomomomomo vol. 1-4 from Asahiya.

It will probably take a about a week until they ship, though... Still, better than using Amazon JP.
Gah, lucky you can actually read it, ADV liscened ARIA but stopped translating after volume 3 for some reason =(

Luckily Tokyopop picked up AQUA and has been picking up other ADV liscences so hopefully they'll be getting ARIA as well

[orka]

Gah, lucky you can actually read it, ADV liscened ARIA but stopped translating after volume 3 for some reason =(

Luckily Tokyopop picked up AQUA and has been picking up other ADV liscences so hopefully they'll be getting ARIA as well

Yea, too bad Athena doesn't come into the story until volume 4. She's a lot cuter in the manga, too. :lovin:

There are scanlations available on the net, though, I believe.

Anyhow, it's kinda interesting that AQUA got picked up. You better hope that it's the revised edition.

[Gasaraki]

Why? What's the difference between the revised, and whatever the other is?

[Mango91]

Yeah so I was going through these forums and saw someone's av of an anime boxer and I was like, "Hmmm, I have never seen an anime boxer show."

So I googled it and found Hajime No Ippo. I started watching it on youtube and that show is pretty bomb! Is it any popular?

[Gasaraki]

Well, I see it discussed alot on some forums, and most of the time is someone is a fan, they're a major fan of it. Overall I wouldn't say it's so popular, but it tends to be one of those stories where when someone sees/reads it they get hooked easily, kinda like Berserk.

[tempest]

Yeah so I was going through these forums and saw someone's av of an anime boxer and I was like, "Hmmm, I have never seen an anime boxer show."

So I googled it and found Hajime No Ippo. I started watching it on youtube and that show is pretty bomb! Is it any popular?


i would say ippo is has popular has trigun sort like cult following but its getting big. to bad the dvd sales aren;t what they need and should be.

[kz0060]

So I googled it and found Hajime No Ippo. I started watching it on youtube and that show is pretty bomb! Is it any popular?

It's good shit. Actually I just finished watching the series and the Champion Road movie today. Basically, dempsey roll > all. Now all that's left is the mashiba vs. kimura special. ROLLING GO!!!!

[Warpticon]

Well I finally did it. I bought Kenshin vol. 28 last week and read it. Loved how it ended.

SPOILERS








Yahiko was one bad mofo at 15 years old. And Kenshin giving him that Sakabato on his 15th b-day. I so called it. Saw it coming but cool, nonetheless. Kenshin and Karou got married, had a kid named Kenji. Oh and Kenshin with short hair: I can dig it.











END SPOILERS







Man, Viz/Shonen Jump had better bring Yahiko no Sakabato over here.

You should check the anime OAVs out.

[Mr. Bastos]

I was the same way and every1 just said they heard it was good. I finally found some1 who had it and copied it and I loved it. Ippo rocks i just wish there was more anime (I know there is a manga but I get lazy).

[SlaughterX]

Is the Grappler Baki series as good as the movie? I saw it when I was 16 and loved it, I need to pick it up...

[tempest]

Is the Grappler Baki series as good as the movie? I saw it when I was 16 and loved it, I need to pick it up...


its pretty good i'm stuck in the middle havn't tried finish it working,and watching other stuff. oh rightstuf has 35% geneon sale. coupon code is " sweet

[Hunter D]

Is anyone else reading shamo?

[WasFemto]

nope.

[orka]

i mentioned about gedo senki directed by goro miyazaki a while back. apparently, there was a advanced screening event few days ago and the vibe isn't good... a lot of people trahsed the film and on cinema yahoo jp it was rated at staggering 2.4 (or was it 2.7? not sure) out of 5.

too bad, since i was hoping good things from this movie.

the final episode of top wo nerae 2! will be released at end of next month. a movie that ties in the story from top 1 with top 2 has been announced as well. one could only hope that it's not a patch-work production like the zeta gundam remake trilogy... well, the first one was actually okay. but second and third were definitely half-assed.

also, i'm dropping nhk ni youkoso! after 3 episodes. not much point in watching this if you're acquainted with the manga.

[SlaughterX]

Has anyone ever heard of an anime called Shadow (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=5370)? I'm only interested in it because of the music composer Marco D'Ambrosio (he did the soundtrack for the JoJo'z Bizarre Adventure OST (I would live to find this OST) and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust).

[Hunter D]

LOTGH is so damn awesome. I really hope that Julian is the military genious that he appears to be. Things aren't looking to good for him right now though.

[Shin Akuma]

I'd just like to say thank you to Master Chibi for introducing me to The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya via the Video Thread.

I'm almost done watching it. Then watching it again in proper story order.

Ep.12 was indeed a good episode. I'm loving the single for those two songs.

Thanks alot MC :tup:

[shinobi00]

I seriously hope chrono crusade gets better. So far it's generic anime with a stereotypical plot. Seems like kids shit.

[Wil]

I've been out of the loop for a while now on anime. Anyone got any recommendations on good/new anime that are out right now?

[Agmaster]

Is anyone else reading shamo?

Hell yeh. That's the most beast rape victim EVER. It's been a good series, I'm kind of wary about the introduction of Chi. But man, the main character is such a thug. I mean that in a good sense. Even when kung fu training, he's just gangsta.

[orka]

I've been out of the loop for a while now on anime. Anyone got any recommendations on good/new anime that are out right now?

i have been somewhat out of synch with the current season so far since i've been really busy with work lately. so far i have watched:

nhk ni youkoso!
coyote ragtime show
honey and clover (season 2)
innocent venus

none of them have really impressed me so far, but a lot of people seem to do enjoy coyote ragtime show. it has that trigun/cowboy bebop/gun x sword type of vibe.

what i am anticipating for right now is mardock scramble (http://mardock.jp/). being gonzo's 15th anniversary work and featuring range murata as the art director we can expect some crazy shit out of this series (click on "special" for a trailer). also, shinkai mamoru has announced a new omnibus series few weeks ago titled byousoku 5 senti meetoru ("5cm per second"). the trailer (http://rd.yahoo.co.jp/tokushu/5cm/teaser01/?http://i.yimg.jp/images/evt/5cm/teaser8000k1280_720.wmv) is just stunningly beautiful.

[Gasaraki]

orka, you never answered my question about AQUA. =P

[orka]

orka, you never answered my question about AQUA. =P

o sorry :wasted:

not a big difference i don't think, except that some of the art is touched up in the second version. the cover art is also different i think but i can't guarantee this. i'm not sure how long the original version was in production, and the second edition has been out for a while now. anyhow, i'm sure it'll be the second edition if it does come out in the states.

a small anecdote about kozue amano: her art is really nice, but on actual manga pages they seem really rushed at times. i know it's impractical to criticize her since she probably has her own way of working. but i do sometimes wish she could keep up the quality she displays in her manga covers and chapter header pages (cus they're really really beautiful).

[G.O.T]

has anybody read that manga called "Vagabond"? Based off the real life samurai Musashi? I swear to god thats Mugen's son he never knew about. lol

[WasFemto]

Vagabond is greatness. Probably my fave manga.

[Gasaraki]

has anybody read that manga called "Vagabond"? Based off the real life samurai Musashi? I swear to god thats Mugen's son he never knew about. lol
Just nitpicking but, I'm pretty sure the manga is based off of a novel that is a somewhat fictional account on the real person of Musashi.

And thanks for the info orka, I haven't really noticed what you're talking about as far as her art goes though. But again, I've only seen ARIA 1-3

[orka]

well, i just think that kozue amano's art doesn't seem to have a lot of consistency in general. she is capable of producing breathtaking images, but only when she really focus her effort it seems. then again, i bought ARIA when i was in japan last year just by looking at the cover, so it's all good. :D

[Wil]

What about anime for the girlies? This girl I'm seeing is into anime but too has been out of the loop due to work but we decided that we should create more time for us and our hobbies - which turns out that we have almost the same interests. =P

[KrsJin]

For Manga, it's all about Blade of the Immortal. Truth be told though, I've only read that, Berserk and a bit of X as far as Mangas go :/ So I guess I can't be a universal judge of top notch :/

[tempest]

What about anime for the girlies? This girl I'm seeing is into anime but too has been out of the loop due to work but we decided that we should create more time for us and our hobbies - which turns out that we have almost the same interests. =P


now for female viewer off top of my head i would say umm princess tutu or super gals or Kaleido Star . there more for females viewers,but now someguys like it to.

oh the Basilisk artbox with all the goodies seems be out online retailers, and maybe bestbuy and its well worth it.

[Warpticon]

What about anime for the girlies? This girl I'm seeing is into anime but too has been out of the loop due to work but we decided that we should create more time for us and our hobbies - which turns out that we have almost the same interests. =P

She should definitely be watching Nana. And you should be, too, by the way.

[orka]

ARIA goes well with most girls too i think

[Agmaster]

Black Lagoon is good for everyone.

[WasFemto]

The Gunbuster (http://www.bandaivisual.us/gunbuster/) site is currently underway.

Not useful now, but I figure it's better to get a jump start on it, with hard work and guts.

[orka]

Not useful now, but I figure it's better to get a jump start on it, with hard work and guts.

i get it. nice one lol.

anyhow, it's nice to see that the series finally going to hit u.s. shores. gainax is going to release the final episode next month for diebuster so i guess that's why. and i already mentioned few days ago (i think) but there's going to be a movie that will tie in top1 and top2 since episode 5 made it very evident that the two series actually takes place in the same universe.

but yea... makes me wonder when the hell top2 will ever come over. considering that it took flcl almost 3 years, it might be a while.

on another note, if top2 does ever come to the u.s. i bet a quarter (yea i know, i'm cheap) that adult swim will it hard. like from creators of flcl and evangelion!! which will be pretty lame, but oh well. then again, i dunno if they'd do that since the story will be somewhat incomplete without top1 and that's 20 years old now.

[VManOfMana]

[QUOTE=Gasaraki]The first one sounds like it's supposed to be Kaleido Star, but the title is so different that I kinda doubt it./QUOTE]

He is talking about Ashita no Nadja. I think in the Spanish translation its just called 'Nadja'. I was able to see a bit in my last visit to Chihuahua. Seems to be something like 'little girl travels around in a French-like setting; It kind of reminded me of some the older anime shown in Mexico like Candy Candy or Remi.

Hanzo: currently a good amount of the shows in Cartoon Network, FOX, and the like are licensed first in the US then in Mexico (that kind of explains Saint Seiya being put on Cartoon Network instead of Azteca, for example). Actually, some shows are redubs based of the American version (Pokemon), but fortunately some others are not (Cardcaptor Sakura and Digimon were not affected by the American changes).

I heard that Saint Seiya was toned down in Cartoon Network despite using the same dubbing as the TV Azteca days. Is that true?

Unfortunatley I cannot keep up with the Mexican anime scene anymore. I miss the pre-"Televisa and TVAzteca putting shows without thinking" days.

[tempest]

i get it. nice one lol.

anyhow, it's nice to see that the series finally going to hit u.s. shores. gainax is going to release the final episode next month for diebuster so i guess that's why. and i already mentioned few days ago (i think) but there's going to be a movie that will tie in top1 and top2 since episode 5 made it very evident that the two series actually takes place in the same universe.

but yea... makes me wonder when the hell top2 will ever come over. considering that it took flcl almost 3 years, it might be a while.

on another note, if top2 does ever come to the u.s. i bet a quarter (yea i know, i'm cheap) that adult swim will it hard. like from creators of flcl and evangelion!! which will be pretty lame, but oh well. then again, i dunno if they'd do that since the story will be somewhat incomplete without top1 and that's 20 years old now.
ummmm adult swim do what?
if its not a high profile show then AS wont sublicense look at the shows they have comming out in sept.
bleach, and T blood which both have been hype to the same level has naurto for cn. i still have this feeling that egro proxy is going end up on AS later this year.
the only 2 new shows that i have heard being talked about going next after tb and bleach is witch blade, andBlack Lagoon heck why don't we throw in speedgraper... yea right i would be shocked if they even talked about that showing on tv.

by the way i stand corrected the last few eps of s7 save this show for me,. vol 5, and 6 were kinda of lackluster for me but last 3 eps were pretty good.
oh pictures samurai7 box and Basilisk box don't do them justices ..damn there nice. and i like the new LE from funi didfor speedgrapher and now looks like Basilisk going follow that path.
quick example is dvd case h is gatefold folds out and has art work all over it.
and comes with slipcover not has crappy has ghostin the shell ,but think x tv. k peace

[WasFemto]

I still need to watch Top2. I've only seen the first two eps.

I'm sure Bandai has the license for this as well.

I could see this showing on AS as well. They put FLCL(HUGE surprise) on their, and this has the same art style as well so I wouldn't say it's far fetched.


I really need to pick up Speed Grapher. Sucks they don't have the original OP.

[orka]

airing witch blade in the u.s. would be a horrible idea, and the only reason they would do that is because it's based on a comic book. just like how they showed alexander (or "reign" they called it) few years ago just because peter chung did the character designs.

of course, people would rave about it just because they see it on tv.


and top1/top2 (gunbuster/diebuster) are pretty huge. it's just that most americans don't know about it.

[D.HYO]

Any new good animes out to watch?

[tempest]

I still need to watch Top2. I've only seen the first two eps.

I'm sure Bandai has the license for this as well.

I could see this showing on AS as well. They put FLCL(HUGE surprise) on their, and this has the same art style as well so I wouldn't say it's far fetched.


I really need to pick up Speed Grapher. Sucks they don't have the original OP.
you mean bandai visual not bandai they are two different compaines.

which is another reason why i doubt they would try for AS
and i'm still kinda holding back on gunbuster relase since it's japanesse company instead of american made one i don;t wont another slamdunk,and airmaster foul up.

and flcl had "HUGE" FOLLOWING " even before it made it to the states,and SP did execellent job at hyping this show and etc which anycouple would to if they had pay the license fee for that show.



again reason for witch blade is cause of comic book, and well its gonzo show.

but again i'll say it again they are just talking bout its not set in stone


ya know i could careless about the op of SG be honest i guess funi save all the money up for beck license for the music alone which i understand and duran wasn't to keen on idea of how much funi was willing to pay,but if it had come between " real op for sG, and the total for beck music license..... which would you pick?
d hyo i'll get back to on that. later

[orka]

the thing about gunbuster is... it is actually quite well known among crowd of older anime viewers before anime became mainstream in the states. the series was actually available on vhs format years ago, but this is the first time it's being released on dvd's here. what i'm assuming is that this new release is the same as the remastered edition that became available in japan last year.

the series combines giant robots with supokon elements, and makes parodies out of various anime references. there's even a character named after toren smith, the american anime mogul. apparently, he visited gainax studios (soon after release of wings of hommanise) while hideki anno was working on the series and they decided to actually name a character after him as a token of appreciation. i personally think it's a really fun series, and has a vibe very similar to the nadesico anime.

the sequel, diebuster, was first released back in 2004. fans of the original were quite unhappy with the series at first because the show is quite different in terms of story as well as artistic style (although there are similarities in plot development). also, the series apparently had no connections to gunbuster whatsoever aside from minor easter egg references. this was simply a brand new show with a top wo nerae! name tag... or as people thought. when episode 5 was released this past spring, everything changed. diebuster is indeed a sequel to gunbuster, connecting many links that were hinted earlier in the series. and many of the remaining mysteries involving the two will be revealed (hopefully) in the final episode next month. i would like to write more about it, but that would totally kill the incentive for any of you from watching top2.

many people in the states have not had the opportunity to watch diebuster or know anything about it for multiple reasons:

1) it's a ova release (and a expensive one, too) which accounts for less frequent circulation of raw footages.

2) most people in the u.s. were simply unaware about the series when it first came out. it being a long term ova project made it more difficult for people to follow.

which lead to...

3) two groups (i think?) taking the endeavor to actually sub it. i don't even know if episode 5 ever got subbed.





anyhow, i would recommend anybody to watch both if they ever get the chance.

EDIT: if you have trouble finding alive torrents for subbed diebuster, youtube has first 3 episodes available. they have some minor translation errors here and there, but okay for most part.

[tempest]

the thing about gunbuster is... it is actually quite well known among crowd of older anime viewers before anime became mainstream in the states. the series was actually available on vhs format years ago, but this is the first time it's being released on dvd's here. what i'm assuming is that this new release is the same as the remastered edition that became available in japan last year.

the series combines giant robots with supokon elements, and makes parodies out of various anime references. there's even a character named after toren smith, the american anime mogul. apparently, he visited gainax studios (soon after release of wings of hommanise) while hideki anno was working on the series and they decided to actually name a character after him as a token of appreciation. i personally think it's a really fun series, and has a vibe very similar to the nadesico anime.

the sequel, diebuster, was first released back in 2004. fans of the original were quite unhappy with the series at first because the show is quite different in terms of story as well as artistic style (although there are similarities in plot development). also, the series apparently had no connections to gunbuster whatsoever aside from minor easter egg references. this was simply a brand new show with a top wo nerae! name tag... or as people thought. when episode 5 was released this past spring, everything changed. diebuster is indeed a sequel to gunbuster, connecting many links that were hinted earlier in the series. and many of the remaining mysteries involving the two will be revealed (hopefully) in the final episode next month. i would like to write more about it, but that would totally kill the incentive for any of you from watching top2.

many people in the states have not had the opportunity to watch diebuster or know anything about it for multiple reasons:

1) it's a ova release (and a expensive one, too) which accounts for less frequent circulation of raw footages.

2) most people in the u.s. were simply unaware about the series when it first came out. it being a long term ova project made it more difficult for people to follow.

which lead to...

3) two groups (i think?) taking the endeavor to actually sub it. i don't even know if episode 5 ever got subbed.





anyhow, i would recommend anybody to watch both if they ever get the chance.

EDIT: if you have trouble finding alive torrents for subbed diebuster, youtube has first 3 episodes available. they have some minor translation errors here and there, but okay for most part.


i think if anything if gunbuster were to air on tv it be G4.
i just can't see it air on as nor would as want it i mean eva, and E7 time slots flip flop every week or so cause of low ratings, and it's still up in the air if AS going show the rest of e7 after ep25 i think thats where there going stop at when bleach and TB air.

[orka]

i watched the karas dvd that i bought a while ago for the first time, and realized that instead of showing it as 3 seperate oav episodes, manga ent. crammed everything after each other to make it seem like one continuous movie (wtf??). i wanted to watch each episodes seperately with OP and ED dammit. also, i noticed that they did a weird video editing in the beginning of the second episode in order to make a smooth transition from the first. you wouldn't notice unless you've watched the episodes beforehand, but that's still pretty crappy.

manga ent. really blew this. shitty packaging (and no special edition with box or bonus or anything), poor marketing, and fucking around with the video. this was supposed to be one of the biggest anime releases in the states this year.

also, i got my mangas last week (aria vol. 9, sumomomomomomo vol. 1-4).

[WasFemto]

Gonna put in the order for Vagabond vol.18-22.

RightStuf still has the Kimagure Orange Road Tv series boxset, so I'll probably pick those up in the next couple of weeks as well. Then pick up the Movie/OVA boxset as well.

The only thing is I'm wondering if I should pick up the rest of Maison Ikkoku first(volumes3-8) or go with KOR first. Their both gonna be hard to come buy real soon especially with the holiday season coming up.

Decisions, desicions.

I know I've asked this before(and got a good answer) but has anyone seen AND read Maison Ikkoku? I wanna know what your impressions were, pros and cons to both. I always prefer the manga BUT the old school anime calls to me especially MI.

EDIT: Just read the first two volumes of Devilman. Good shit.:tup:

[tempest]

i watched the karas dvd that i bought a while ago for the first time, and realized that instead of showing it as 3 seperate oav episodes, manga ent. crammed everything after each other to make it seem like one continuous movie (wtf??). i wanted to watch each episodes seperately with OP and ED dammit. also, i noticed that they did a weird video editing in the beginning of the second episode in order to make a smooth transition from the first. you wouldn't notice unless you've watched the episodes beforehand, but that's still pretty crappy.

manga ent. really blew this. shitty packaging (and no special edition with box or bonus or anything), poor marketing, and fucking around with the video. this was supposed to be one of the biggest anime releases in the states this year.

also, i got my mangas last week (aria vol. 9, sumomomomomomo vol. 1-4).

....and how long ya been in anime..?? they did same with ROD ova. there like one of the worse companies out there. i was trying tell ya that way before it came out in the states. oh 2d vol vol comes out in spring of next year followed by special edtion* has no idea what the heck that is.

in britgher news funi has all of school rumble! hey i'm happy they can license more then just gonzo shows.

now if they get Mushishi and maybe Higurashi were be set.

[Master Chibi]

I really wish I could watch:

Galaxy Express 999
Nadja
ALL OF FUCKING URUSEI YATSURA
Original Gunbuster (now).

somehow~

DIE BUSTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH.

[orka]

....and how long ya been in anime..?? they did same with ROD ova.

you obviously haven't watched karas then.

r.o.d ova was fine actually, since they actually did leave each op and ed in-tact and could tell that each episodes were still seperate. for karas, they didn't just tag each episodes after each other, but they edited out op and ed sequences entirely to make it seem like there was no seperation whatsoever.

and you gotta admit that manga ent. is pretty shitty. most times i don't really care since they get only minor stuff for release... but they do somehow manage to get their hands on major material (like karas this time) time to time, which is pretty annoying.

[WasFemto]

I really wish I could watch:



ALL OF FUCKING URUSEI YATSURA


.



same here. I wanna get into this but this is one HEAVY FUCKING INVESTMENT. I've seen torrents for it tho', but I I still need to get an external harddrive.

[Gasaraki]

stuff

Sweet Dorothy avatar.

[WasFemto]

Yo, so I just order Vagabond 17-23 too take advantage of the Viz media sale(dvd not included) and got Vol.22(due out next week) and vol.23(due out in October) for the sale price as well. If you didn't know now you do.

[tempest]

you obviously haven't watched karas then.

r.o.d ova was fine actually, since they actually did leave each op and ed in-tact and could tell that each episodes were still seperate. for karas, they didn't just tag each episodes after each other, but they edited out op and ed sequences entirely to make it seem like there was no seperation whatsoever.

and you gotta admit that manga ent. is pretty shitty. most times i don't really care since they get only minor stuff for release... but they do somehow manage to get their hands on major material (like karas this time) time to time, which is pretty annoying.

obviously you havn't kept up with what i been saying about mangle since they license karas .. and everybody knew how karas was going be handle don't ya read press reviews?

lets look at what mangle has done in the pass

they messup the sounds and audio for ninja scroll..

had ton of bugs for eva movies .. and they want bring out the platium movies. yea were see them out here withen 2009.

sfa2 movie.. they co produced it... need i say more bout that?

speaking of which japanesse track for sf2 the movie is cut,

how the heck they got noein license i have no idea,but release format for the dvds is insane. like 3 monthes after each release i can understand 3 month release when its between 1 and 2 then goes to 2 months or bi ,monthly,but for the whole series umm no that kill any fanbase and make the fans go to digi fansubs thats the mistake viz is making for there shoujo line.

but yes mangle is the worse in anime companies. thats why i'll wait to grab karas dvds when there all out.

[WasFemto]

they messup the sounds and audio for ninja scroll..

.

was this for the 10th Anniversary Edition?

I haven't heard it in surround sound yet, but I remember the original release from Mangle was fucked.

[WasFemto]

What IRC client do you all use?

I'm trying to dl mIRC but it's acting shitty on me.

When I click to install it, it a window pops up saying

"Error opening file for writing:

C:\Program Files\mIRC\mirc.exe"

then gives me options of which none work. Is anyone still awake?

Nevermind got it. It was what I figured. Anyways who wants to take bets on how long it's going to take me to crash my friends laptop?

[WasFemto]

anybody know what server #lurk is at?


I went to their website but couldn't find it.

help please :sweat:

[Gasaraki]

irc.IRCHighway.net <- lurk server =)

[WasFemto]

:lovin: I HEART IRC :lovin:

Just a general question. Did you all register your versions of mIRC or whatever IRC client you use?

[Warpticon]

:lovin: I HEART IRC :lovin:

Just a general question. Did you all register your versions of mIRC or whatever IRC client you use?

I use Gaim. It's free. if I'm not using Gaim, I use HydraIRC or Bersirc, which are both free.

[WasFemto]

I use Gaim. It's free. if I'm not using Gaim, I use HydraIRC or Bersirc, which are both free.


Sweet, thanks :tup:


Anyways got caught up with Steel Ball Run, gonna get caught up with Fist of the North Star and I'm starting One Piece and Kimagure Orange Road. I'm one volume and a couple of chapters from being caught up with Touch. My "goal" is to read all of Adachi's sports titles before years end.

[Gasaraki]

you don't need to register to use mIRC. If your "continue" button is greyed out, just wait a few seconds, the continue option will light up again. It always happens no matter how old your version is.

[Akutabi Gamma]

So I take it I'm the only one watching Digimon Savers (Season 5)?
Anyway, WiththeWill have released up until Episode 17 I think, and interestingly, the FIRST Digimon to digivolve to Ultimate level happened to be Agumon in EPISODE 13. This is rather odd considering that in Seasons 1-3 they'd usually reach that stage in like episode 20-30 or something, which makes me wonder if this'll be the shortest season yet.
Anyway, Agumon's Ultimate form is Greymon with a handgun for a left arm, which looks friggin' cool. Plus the fact that Digimons come to the real world due to human emotions sounds rather interesting (they even mention the 7 sins; Lust, Wrath, etc.)

[GC!?]

Anyone here been following along with Higurashi or NHK? Both are definitely worth watching.

Other then downloading those every week, I've been watching Guu. I'm sure quite a few people have watched this series, and if not..argh. :(

[WasFemto]

I've been reading NHK as well so I don't really care to see the anime. Stabby is probably the only one still watching Higurashi. I wanna see that one, somtime soon.

[Spirit Juice]

Am I the only one here watching Ergo Proxy? :sad:

[Gasaraki]

I'm watching it, but no new episodes have been subbed in forever! I fucking hate Shinsen-Subs, but they're the only ones that sub a decent amount of series I like.
Anyone here been following along with Higurashi or NHK? Both are definitely worth watching.

Other then downloading those every week, I've been watching Guu. I'm sure quite a few people have watched this series, and if not..argh. :(

Higurashi sucks and NHK is pointless since it mirrors the manga. NHK IS awesome though.

[GC!?]

I'm watching it, but no new episodes have been subbed in forever! I fucking hate Shinsen-Subs, but they're the only ones that sub a decent amount of series I like.


Higurashi sucks and NHK is pointless since it mirrors the manga. NHK IS awesome though.

higurashi doesn't suck, it kills! ha, ha. :|

Why don't you like it?

[tempest]

higurashi doesn't suck, it kills! ha, ha. :|

Why don't you like it?


just different strokes for different folks, now i enjoy it though. i like how each arc puts things in different point of view ,and if ya get bored or think ya know whats going happan next the show just throws in big mindrape.

[Doren2k]

Whats some good manga that you guys recommend thanks in advanced.

[Gasaraki]

higurashi doesn't suck, it kills! ha, ha. :|

Why don't you like it?

I HATE the multiple points-of-view thing, and I hate that's in loosley related chapters instead of one flowing story. That, and the fact that it's morbid for the sake of morbidity(word?). I can't get anything out of the story I appreciate.

Whats some good manga that you guys recommend thanks in advanced.

Well, give us some examples of stuff you're read and what you thought of them, it'd be alot easier than just throwing out random names.

[Doren2k]

I like stuff with good action with a good story to go with it. Like Naruto before it got garbage, and ruroni kenshin.

[WasFemto]

Vagabond

Any title by Adachi Mitsuru(not action, more "slice of life " but this man's manga are grade A stuff. Peep Hiatari Ryouku and Touch for sure)

Mad Bull 34

HunterxHunter

One Piece(JUST got into this, lovin it!)

[Akutabi Gamma]

One Piece(JUST got into this, lovin it!)

ROFLMAO- What got u iterested all of a sudden? Was it the chapter after the whole Arabasta incident?

[Hunter D]

The mahwa Dangu owns kids.

[ReggieHadoken]

Just finished watching Samurai 7. Awesome series. Loved every bit of it. Gonna have to buy it myself someday. I watched it on my friend's DVDs.

As for manga, I just bought Naruto Vol. 11 and I"s vol. 9 a few days ago.

[WasFemto]

ROFLMAO- What got u iterested all of a sudden? Was it the chapter after the whole Arabasta incident?



JUST started using IRC so now I don't have to dl by chapter and can do it by volume. Yes I'm that lazy. Just finished vol.10.

[elbowslayer]

does anyone know where i can get hokuto no ken/fist of the north star...complete manga? like lurk skips some volumes and not complete....?help plz

[Master Chibi]

Hey HOONYO, did you check out Ep 7 of H&C?

I hope the bitch is dead.

:rofl:

Fuck I couldn't be happier.

[The Damned]

In a rather short time, I've bought and read the first eight Hunter x Hunter mangas.

Stabby was correct; I quite enjoy it, and just because it's the same author made Yuyu Hakusho--there are noticable elements from Yuyu, though, of course.

I want to keep this short at present, since I've yet to read to the rest of the thread.

Ergo, I'll merely say two things:


Hisoka is a fucking genius. I think my favorite chapter of the manga thus far is Chapter 55, "As for Hisoka...", where it further explains what happens during the awesome Kastro vs. Hisoka fight two chapters before. Hell, the seventh collection of the manga was probably the best anyway because of the Gon vs. Hisoka fight as well.
Ye gods, the Phantom Troupe raped EVERYONE at the end of Chapter 73. And it totally figures that Shizuku, the cutest and most normal-looking one, has the freakest ability so far. What the hell is she? Given Hisoka's criteria, it seems likely that she's a Manipulator based off looks and (her unusual) weapon.


I also bought FLCL the manga today--both of them--from work as well.

I've yet to read them though.

[dn3000]

does anyone know where i can get hokuto no ken/fist of the north star...complete manga? like lurk skips some volumes and not complete....?help plz

http://heartofmadness.com/

http://kenshinscans.anxious-anime.com/

[Akutabi Gamma]

Ergo, I'll merely say two things:


Hisoka is a fucking genius. I think my favorite chapter of the manga thus far is Chapter 55, "As for Hisoka...", where it further explains what happens during the awesome Kastro vs. Hisoka fight two chapters before. Hell, the seventh collection of the manga was probably the best anyway because of the Gon vs. Hisoka fight as well.
Ye gods, the Phantom Troupe raped EVERYONE at the end of Chapter 73. And it totally figures that Shizuku, the cutest and most normal-looking one, has the freakest ability so far. What the hell is she? Given Hisoka's criteria, it seems likely that she's a Manipulator based off looks and (her unusual) weapon.


I also bought FLCL the manga today--both of them--from work as well.

I've yet to read them though.

It's actually the Phantom Brigade or Gen'ei Ryodan as most of the ones who read the scanlations refer to them as, Troupe? That sounds just so lame.
Regarding Shizuku who also happens to be my fav. Ryodan, her ability is that her Vacuum Cleaner (I belive it's name is Demi-chan in the scanlations) acts like a black hole, sucking ANYTHING that is NOT ALIVE/NON-ANIMATE. Helps the Ryodan well in keeping their trail clean.
Just wait till u see Chrollo's Nen ability, it's one of the most badass & dangerous ones.

[The Damned]

It's actually the Phantom Brigade or Gen'ei Ryodan as most of the ones who read the scanlations refer to them as, Troupe? That sounds just so lame.

It's a Shonen Jump translation. What can you expect?

Regarding Shizuku who also happens to be my fav. Ryodan, her ability is that her Vacuum Cleaner (I belive it's name is Demi-chan in the scanlations) acts like a black hole, sucking ANYTHING that is NOT ALIVE/NON-ANIMATE. Helps the Ryodan well in keeping their trail clean.
Just wait till u see Chrollo's Nen ability, it's one of the most badass & dangerous ones.

That makes sense, on both accounts. That fucked up mobster didn't get sucked up until the guy with long ears wasted his ass.

And, of course, since Chrollo's the leader, I except his ability to be the most dangerous one.

[Stabby]

What the hell is this Chrollo shit? Kuroro Lucifer?

And just steal (http://voiea.net/manga/HxH/) the damn manga. Togashi is mad rich anyway.

[Gasaraki]

I dunno, Kuroro sounds pretty dumb if you say it out loud. Chrollo is ok though, it's probably what it's supposed to be anyway.

[Master Chibi]

So I'm catching up on Fate / Stay Night.

Really enjoying it.

I want a Saber figure really fucking bad now.

One of her clothes without the armor.

<3

[Duralath]

So I'm catching up on Fate / Stay Night.

Really enjoying it.

I want a Saber figure really fucking bad now.

One of her clothes without the armor.

<3

What episode are you on? I finished FSN a long while back...LOVED it.

[Akutabi Gamma]

I dunno, Kuroro sounds pretty dumb if you say it out loud. Chrollo is ok though, it's probably what it's supposed to be anyway.

I agree in a way, when I first read his name the scanlations, I went 'wha?', Kuroro and Lucifer as a name sound kinda odd, but Chrollo sounds somewhat....gothic, I use both BTW, but prefer Chrollo more.

[Master Chibi]

What episode are you on? I finished FSN a long while back...LOVED it.

19~

It's alot more engaging then Tsukihime was, I'll say that much.

[The Damned]

Hunter x Hunter clarification:

Kurapika is a guy?

After downloading book #9 yesterday (thanks Stabby), every pronoun referring to Kurapika was masculine. At first, I thought it was just a cover that Kurapika used when being hired by that Flesh Collector wench.

However, then Killua and Gon and Leorio started calling Kurapika a "he". So then I looked back at the Shonen Jump manga, thinking that I had someone in mind to blame, but I have yet to discover the pronoun "she" being used.

Goddamn bishounen! Either have long hair and point at your gender or don't be androgynous at all!

Just look at Illumi. That was cleared in less than 20 chapters. Melody's gender was instantly revealed.

...This certainly fucks up the voice in my head, since I keep hearing Kurapika as a girl.

[Master Chibi]

Does anyone know of a reliable way I can take screen captures off of whatever the hell I want?

I downloaded virtual dub in hopes that I could just cap a frame from School Rumble, but it won't let me thanks to cock eyed codec issues. Anyone have any other suggestions?

I watch my anime with Media Player Classic by the way.

Also Eri for the win.

<3

[Hunter D]

Does anyone know of a reliable way I can take screen captures off of whatever the hell I want?

I downloaded virtual dub in hopes that I could just cap a frame from School Rumble, but it won't let me thanks to cock eyed codec issues. Anyone have any other suggestions?

I watch my anime with Media Player Classic by the way.

Also Eri for the win.

<3

You could try bs player.

[Master Chibi]

Ugh no, BS Player has been a pain in my ass, I'll stay away.

HAY GAIS, I'm also designing / creating / making myself an anime / general blog, anyone got suggestions for a title?

I have:

Leftovers
Absolutely Muffin
Aisle 7
Dynamites!

;O

[The Damned]

HAY GAIS, I'm also designing / creating / making myself an anime / general blog, anyone got suggestions for a title?

I have:

;O

Since "Leftovers" sounds too general and I don't understand that probable insider jokes/allusions in the other three titles, I'll suggest a more obvious one:

"Chibi-Powered"

Sure, you might come off as an otaku, but you could always explain that Master Chibi is your preferred pseudonym, especially if you continue to use it for your blog. (Additionally, it's not like anime naysayers wouldn't see you as an otaku anyway since you occasionally be talking about anime.)

Anyway, it's just a suggestion, and likely a stupid given that I've never been good at titles. (I also wouldn't be surprised if that title was taken already by aforementioned otaku.)

[Duralath]

19~

It's alot more engaging then Tsukihime was, I'll say that much.

My friend told me that Tsukihime could've done a lot more, at the very least. FSN was way more worth it in his eyes, so I'll go with that.

19...the series should be picking up just like it did all the way up to 14.

[Master Chibi]

@ The Damned:

Here's a brief little worthless history:

~:: Leftovers ::~

Back in my second year of college a friend sent me all of Evangelion (Death / Rebirth and all). I watched the entire damn series in a day, finishing around 4 am. Needless to say my mind was fucking warped, and I was on an Eva high for quite a while. Long enough to change my handle on one forum to 'Leftovers of Reality', which in essence is the ending to the series (take a moment to think about it). Even with my having the longest handle on the damn forum it stuck. I've changed it since then (every damn forum I go to now is under this handle, with it originating here first) but people still refer to me as Leftovers, or LoR, so I thought it could work.

~:: Absolutely Muffin ::~

Back in 2000 that same friend sent me all of Trigun. I fell in love with that series as well, but there was ONE DAMN moment in the entire series that always stuck out to me like a sore thumb. It was episode 16 I believe, where Vash gets has to fight the first of many adversaries sent to him by Knives. That huuuuuge guy with a chaingun for a hand. Anyways, at this point in the episode Vash is stuck in jail, while Milly and what's her damn face are telling him they're trying to help him get out. So out of nowhere Milly just BURSTS and says I have an idea, I have an idea, and the both of them ask, WHAT IS IT? To which she replies, with the blankest expression on her face, and her hands curved upwards and placed onto her head: "Absolutely Muffin". I don't know if it was a typo in the subtitles, or WHAT (because afterwards the two of them look at her pretty damn funny) but I just can't ever forget it.

~ :: Aisle 7 ::~

I made a site full of 75 x 75 avatars called Aisle 7 on geocities way back when they still allowed hotlinking (or rather when there wasn't enough people to have it be a problem). I have no idea why I chose that name, but I liked it, but since then other places have oddly enough taken the name. Pity.

~ :: Dynamites! ::~

This is the name I'm leaning towards most. It's the custom rank I've had for two years now, and it was simply taken off a DVD special for a series I really loved.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=dhhWVd5W-jg&mode=related&search=

It's right around the 1:28 mark.

~:: Chibi-Powah'd ::~

It has a nice ring to it, I know that much.

THUS ENDS THIS WORHTLESS MEANS OF INFORMATION.

:D

@ Duralath:

I don't see why people complain about the flow of this series, it's been pretty damn consistent from the start.

;p

[Stabby]

Damn, most VAs for boys are girls anyway. Least in Japan.

And a lot of people have that confusion.

But the biggest "WTF, no fucking way that is a guy" should be there for you soon.

[Duralath]

Chibi: The anime starts off building very, VERY nicely, all the way up to Episode 14 with a very epic fight that is pretty much rivaled only by the fights in the last story arc. Inbetween episodes 14 and 18, animation takes a bit of a dive and the story starts to slacken a bit. The story arc inbetween that, albeit showing some nice development of certain characters, fails in its execution compared to the other story arcs due to poor choice of what to show from the story alongside the bad animation.

Personally, it's more or less a subjective thing and how I felt about that certain part of the series. On the whole, I thoroughly enjoyed FSN.

[tempest]

Chibi: The anime starts off building very, VERY nicely, all the way up to Episode 14 with a very epic fight that is pretty much rivaled only by the fights in the last story arc. Inbetween episodes 14 and 18, animation takes a bit of a dive and the story starts to slacken a bit. The story arc inbetween that, albeit showing some nice development of certain characters, fails in its execution compared to the other story arcs due to poor choice of what to show from the story alongside the bad animation.

Personally, it's more or less a subjective thing and how I felt about that certain part of the series. On the whole, I thoroughly enjoyed FSN.


speaking of which F/N first dvd for states comes out in dec.

ergoproxy in nov

shana nextmonth.

funi

fmp thridraid comes out in nov with its onw starter set... hope the box be fancy like speedgrapher, and TB
rumbing hearts in dec
black cat in dec.
lupin movies boxs
thats the only compaines realease dates i keep up with well besides bandai for mai hime,and E7
femto hate say amiego didn't license touch they license Yawara. but looks like in
07 there going do more of GR

and death note anime might be pretty good since madhouse is doing it and manga is done....so there shouldn't be really any fillers.

[Master Giby]

Does anyone know of a reliable way I can take screen captures off of whatever the hell I want?

I downloaded virtual dub in hopes that I could just cap a frame from School Rumble, but it won't let me thanks to cock eyed codec issues. Anyone have any other suggestions?

I watch my anime with Media Player Classic by the way.

Also Eri for the win.

<3

You should try Adobe premire or the new Window's Movie Maker for XP SP2. I haven't tried them myself, but my buddy gets all his screen shots with those programs. If those don't work you can always download the raws since they're in .avi format, that way it'll work with Virtual Dub.

[Akutabi Gamma]

Use Media Player Classic to capture images, that's what I use (u can find it in a site called Free Codecs, IIRC)

[PsychoSquall]

I use Power DVD to rip screencaps. It plays non-dvd movies files, and has a screengrab button.

[Angry Black]

anyone know about or where i can get an anime called sunabozu/desert punk?

[Gasaraki]

heh, I think the only group that was translating that, Lunar, stopped a while ago, plus several DVD's are out already so your best bet is to either DL rips or just buy the DVD's

[tempest]

anyone know about or where i can get an anime called sunabozu/desert punk?

heh bestbuy maybe?

[Master Chibi]

Thanks guys, I'll try all your suggestions out.

Master Chibi > Master Giby!

XD

[Master Chibi]

Just finished Fate / Stay Night, really enjoyed it alot. I'm totally fucking in love with Saber.

Someone help me find a figure of her in her clothing sans armor (not her casual wear mind you).

Also mad <3 for School Rumble #19, FUCKING FINALLY.

I have to get up on the manga, I forgot where to get it though.

:(

[DragonSama]

While not an Anime I just finished Densha Otoko and it was a very good series. :tup: I can't recommend it enough.

[PsychoSquall]

While not an Anime I just finished Densha Otoko and it was a very good series. :tup: I can't recommend it enough.

I want to see the movie (different continuity from series) version of Densha Otoko. Anyone ever seen it?

[scum gale 88]

is anyone else going to get gaogaigar? Im amazed its getting a stateside release, I only wish I knew sooner or I wouldnt have bought the bootlegs. those engrish subtitles kind of suck....alot

[Gasaraki]

Man, why buy bootlegs? You might as well just DL it and save your money.

[Master Giby]

Master Chibi > Master Giby!

XD


You speak nothing but lies!!!!

Check your pms for proof.

[GC!?]

Going to start watching Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex again, and rewatch Last Exile. Anyone like/HATEHATEHATE these two series?

Another question: does the Laughing Man case ever get solved (or the true mastermind, in any case)?

[Gasaraki]

Last Exile is pretty great, but the ending is a little meh, disapointing but not horrible or anything. The ride was definitely better than the destination, so-to-speak.

[ReggieHadoken]

Yay, Eureka Seven is back on [as]. Though, I really did enjoy the 3rd InuYasha Movie. Good plot and lots of sweet action.

Anyone catch the US premire of Shin-Chan? Man, this has got to be some of the weirdest stuff I've ever seen... but it's also freaking hilarious. And there's over 200 eps of it. Looks like [as] scored a winner with this one.

[Gasaraki]

Someone help me find a figure of her in her clothing sans armor (not her casual wear mind you).


You're welcome :wgrin:

On that note, does anyone in here collect figures? What kind of figures do you all have/are you lookin for? What are your fav manufactures, designers, and so on. And also, I'm not including models since that can get an topic on it's own really.

My current list, copy, pasted, and slightly editted from another forum:

Beyond the Grave 8inch Action Figure by Kaiyodo (http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5207/graveaa5.jpg)
This thing is awesome, tons of extras, the coffin sits on the figure nicely, guns look great fairly good posability. Great detail. Also, I have NO idea why that site has it priced at $199.99, I got mine for $50 :confused:

Bleach gashapon: Kenpachi Zaraki (http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/7202/kenpachida6.jpg)
Well, I'm not a huge Bleach fan, but Zaraki is seriously awesome, and I got it for free anyway. In an arms-crossed pose standing upright. Looks pretty good.

Bome Vol.3: Oni-Musume 2 repaint by Kaiyodo (http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/7598/onimusumeyp5.jpg)
This is the blue cloth/dark skinned version. Looks WAY better than the original IMO.

Gundam Fix Figuration #0012 Gundam Mk-II Titan's version (http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/5627/mkiiil9.jpg)
Gundam Fix Figuration #0022 ZZ Gundam (http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1306/zz1wu4.jpg) / 2 (http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/2323/zz2ef3.jpg) / 3 (http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/1361/zz3vm0.jpg)
Gundam Fix Figuration #0023 Hyaku Shiki (http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/32/hyakuhp5.jpg) / 2 (http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/6986/hyaku2lc4.jpg)
GFF: Zeonography #3005a Zaku II Type F2 (Desert Type) (http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/5316/zakuduc0.jpg)
The Mk-II comes with parts to turn it into a Barzam, which looks really great in this model version of it, so I tend to keep it in that "mode". I got the Double Zeta because it comes with it's full armor mode and that is just too sweet. Hyaku Shiki because it's the frickin Hyaku Shiki, but it has a nice bonus "Full-Armor" version. Zaku because, well, it's a Zaku and they're cool. I would have gotten the normal green version, but the place I was buying it at didn't have it, and the desert paint scheme is still nice.

Mabinogi: Nao Statue by Good Smile (http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/9196/nao1xw4.jpg) / 2 (http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/305/nao2cl3.jpg) / 3 (http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/2649/nao3cj0.jpg) / 4 (http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4876/nao4nq2.jpg)
This one is NICE, the paint on the face looks really great for a pre-painted figure, something I've learned to be worried about. An awesome bonus, the black dress is semi translucent from the waist down. :wgrin:

!StoryImageFigure! EXTRA: Seras Victoria from Yamato (http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/7646/seras2tc4.jpg) / 2 (http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/5527/seras3gz9.jpg)
Great figure based on a scene from the manga when she gains her vampiress powers. Looks absolutely fantastic

Trigun: Wolfwood Action Figure by Kaiyodo (http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/3219/woundedwolftq0.jpg)
While this figure is awesome, I cannot for the life of me figure out how to wrap the cross in the cloth. Also, it's the version where he has this gunshot wound on his leg, but it looks so out of place. I really want to get a normal version soon.

Vagabond: Musashi Action Figure Series #1 by FEWTURE (http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3307/musashitz7.jpg)
Nice, but it's more of a statue with a slightly fixable pose than an action figure.

Virtual-On: Temjin RNA side by Xebec Toys (http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2290/temjinrnazr1.jpg)
This is the Red version that includes his "Radical Zapper", a large cannon version of his sword. Unfortunatly, it(the "zapper") broke a while ago(I was young and it was a few years ago, alright? =P ) but the rest of the figure is still ok and looks just great without it anyway.

Virtual-On: Fei-Yen The Tiger by Xebec Toys (http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/5094/feiyentigerec5.jpg) / 2 (http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/1439/feiyentigerbackrg7.jpg)
This is the funniest thing I've ever seen in a figure. For those of you that don't know, Fei-Yen is a very female-sailor moonish looking mech. In this figure, they redesigned it too look like it's wearing a tiger suit, cat tail, cat ears and all. Weird.


Soon to buy:
GFF: Zeonography #3008 Gouf Custom (http://tisi