The Anime and Manga discussion thread.

[Mizuki]

Haruhi, Galaxy Angel, Tsukihime, Elfen Lied, and Grenadier.


p.s. Elfen Lied is not for the feeble minded.

[chaoscntrl77]

Haruhi, Galaxy Angel, Tsukihime, Elfen Lied, and Grenadier.


p.s. Elfen Lied is not for the feeble minded.

Elfen Lied is not for those who have weak stomaches either. Wear a raincoat when watching it...lots and lots of blood is shed in this series.

[orka]

elfen lied does have lots of blood, but the soft nature of the drawing style pretty much prevented any of the scenes from being too disgusting (which was probably a good thing). to me, the psychological dilemma of the characters is what made many of the series very chilling.

RANDOM NOTE - i loved 4 seasons of the original galaxy angel... but galaxy ange-lune is so bad D:

[tempest]

Yea Im into that kinna stuff. The first was ok, but doesnt capture the badass fighting I like. I saw a short clip where alucard drives his fist through the guys chest. I want to be an action director and thats the kinna moves I like to put in my movies (like versus) are there any more scenes like this or was I just lucky watching that one clip.


heh the new hellsing have ya badass fighting trust me theres parts in the manga i can't wait be put in anime form like when the nazi ghouls attack hellsing masion head on,very cool stuff .just to bad at the rate withe way new ova going i wont see that part for like mybe 2 1/2 years. but hey at least bandai listen to the fans and going redo artbox ofr last vol of mai hime,but holding mybreath till i see at least what kind of artwork it have and hope it be hard kind.

[Akutabi Gamma]

Yo, fistoftheryustar could u plz PM me and link me to where u got those Ryu Final manga plz?

[Juggy]

I'd rather not read through 150+ pages to find this out, and it's simple, so someone please help:

I've always hated anime. Always. Then I saw Princess Mononoke when I was younger, and I thought it was amazing. A few years later, a friend (who knew I hated anime) suggested trying Naruto. I got hooked. In the first week, I watched 1-75 or something. I lost my comp for a few months and just started watching again a few weeks ago. Now, I'm near 180 I think.

My main question is... what other anime is like Naruto, at least in style? Every other anime I've watched an episode or two of (Bleach, One Piece, and so on) all have the typical anime style headshapes, eyes, lack of action detail, and so on. Naruto is really unique and looks nothing like most of the other shows I've seen. Ever character is so unique and doesn't have the exact same look and shape as everyone else. Obviously, I enjoy the story and such but mainly, I just can't stand to watch any other show since I hate how they look visually.

I'm probably spoiled by this show and I know a lot of "omfgAnimeZ~ZZ" fans don't care for it but it's the only one I've ever enjoyed and want more, but one episode a week (once I finish where I'm at now) will be boring.

Thanks.

[WasFemto]

I thought One Piece stood out from the rest of the Shonen pack more than Narutao did....

sorry can't answer your question, just thought I would throw that out.

[tempest]

I'd rather not read through 150+ pages to find this out, and it's simple, so someone please help:

I've always hated anime. Always. Then I saw Princess Mononoke when I was younger, and I thought it was amazing. A few years later, a friend (who knew I hated anime) suggested trying Naruto. I got hooked. In the first week, I watched 1-75 or something. I lost my comp for a few months and just started watching again a few weeks ago. Now, I'm near 180 I think.

My main question is... what other anime is like Naruto, at least in style? Every other anime I've watched an episode or two of (Bleach, One Piece, and so on) all have the typical anime style headshapes, eyes, lack of action detail, and so on. Naruto is really unique and looks nothing like most of the other shows I've seen. Ever character is so unique and doesn't have the exact same look and shape as everyone else. Obviously, I enjoy the story and such but mainly, I just can't stand to watch any other show since I hate how they look visually.

I'm probably spoiled by this show and I know a lot of "omfgAnimeZ~ZZ" fans don't care for it but it's the only one I've ever enjoyed and want more, but one episode a week (once I finish where I'm at now) will be boring.

Thanks.


wait min naurto what??? unique??? i take it you don't watch that many shows ....

[WasFemto]

wait min naurto what??? unique??? i take it you don't watch that many shows ....

obviously, he said it in the post.

Regardless, I need my MI. Family is bugging me about what I want for Christmas. Just gonne e-mail them the links to the MI boxsets. Although I told them "I'll think it over".


I REEAAAALLLY NEED TO WATCH SPACE RUNAWAY IDEON. Does Shin-Getter still have them for dl? I only saw the first 5 episodes. NEED to finish this sereis.

[maxx]

lol naruto's dbz with a plot and tehcnique description

[Warpticon]

I like how everybody's ignoring the fact that he said Naruto's LOOK is unique.

[maxx]

I like how everybody's ignoring the fact that he said Naruto's LOOK is unique.

even thats not unique..the color scheme is from dbz.

[orka]

...

naruto

:(

[Warpticon]

even thats not unique..the color scheme is from dbz.

...color scheme. Right.

Do you people have eyes? Because it's right there, in the freaking post.

[tempest]

obviously, he said it in the post.

Regardless, I need my MI. Family is bugging me about what I want for Christmas. Just gonne e-mail them the links to the MI boxsets. Although I told them "I'll think it over".


I REEAAAALLLY NEED TO WATCH SPACE RUNAWAY IDEON. Does Shin-Getter still have them for dl? I only saw the first 5 episodes. NEED to finish this sereis.

yea but i would at least thought maybe between princess monokoke and naurto he woukd had seen shows like bebop, fma, samurai champloo, or something . heck think what he would say if he saw clamp show.




no war i didn't miss that part i was scratching my head when i read where he thought naurto story was good.

[Master Chibi]

Is anyone watching Kekkaishi? I read the first 5 volumes of the manga, but fuck they're doing a fantastic job with the anime, I'm thorougly impressed. I suggest you guys check it out.

:D

[WasFemto]

Reading Old Boy...finally. Pretty intense stuff. About to start the 3rd volume.



Any news on the 10th Anniversary set of Evangelion. If it's not that much better than the Platinum I'm just gonna snag that. BTW the singles for Platinum are $7 a pop for those who don't know. I'm jumping on the shit next paycheck.

[tempest]

Reading Old Boy...finally. Pretty intense stuff. About to start the 3rd volume.



Any news on the 10th Anniversary set of Evangelion. If it's not that much better than the Platinum I'm just gonna snag that. BTW the singles for Platinum are $7 a pop for those who don't know. I'm jumping on the shit next paycheck.

not to my knowledge adv sent out release dates for shows in feb and march and there wasn't no sign of it. if there was release date it be around spring /summer but honesty thin pack of eva plat is the best bet i mean what more can ya do. only big show adv has plan so far for next year is sgtfrog.

[DeathScythe]

lol @ the overabundance of EVA box sets. I'm surprised they haven't announced a 20th anniversary box already. Might as well stay ahead of your game right?

Keroro Gunsou will be the show of next year to watch. I need to download episode 2 of Metal Armor Dragonar from Shin Getter.

[WasFemto]

Don't the thinpaks have the extras and booklet left out? No thanks.


That's why I'm picking up the individuals for EVA Plat. and Azumanga and Cromartie.


Also something I forgot to bring up. I have never been out of a loophole like now but 8eps and the 1st ep is fansubbed of Souten no Ken. I have the first volume of the manga from 3 or so years back and fell in love with it. I like the setting more in this one than in HnK and that's what mostly drew me to it. Anyways so yeah, I thought the anime was cancelled but apparently not. Probably check the anime out sometime soon....


Anybody of eps.6-32 of Space Runaway Ideon over AIM(not at the same time mind you) and the 2nd Movie as well pretty please! I couldn't be the only person here watching that show....

[Zor]

I was also surprised to hear about the 10th Anni Eva set. I mean the platinum editions aren't that old. All I have is the original box set. Now I can't decide wether to wait on the 10th or get the platinums while they're dirt cheap.

[tempest]

lol @ the overabundance of EVA box sets. I'm surprised they haven't announced a 20th anniversary box already. Might as well stay ahead of your game right?

Keroro Gunsou will be the show of next year to watch. I need to download episode 2 of Metal Armor Dragonar from Shin Getter.


well yea and look at it when the eva movies comes out in next few years, and i wonder how many times the movies will controdict the tv series.

i wouldn't say that sgt frog will be the show for next year to watch i can think of two shows which could pass that show.


1 The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi . one of the reps of Kadokawa at this years con said that he wouldn't rule out the series comming out her in the states in mid or late next year. i bet it be another joint release by funi,and adv sort like fullmetal 2d raid.

2 death note . its hit show in japan and has huge following here so i wouldn't be shocked if its already license already ( geneon) so maybe next year . although if its viz who has it er... late 07 or early 08.

[tempest]

I was also surprised to hear about the 10th Anni Eva set. I mean the platinum editions aren't that old. All I have is the original box set. Now I can't decide wether to wait on the 10th or get the platinums while they're dirt cheap.


honesty i would grab the plat last i heard the 10th anni set had been pushed back with no word when it be comming out.

[Warpticon]

I just wanted to reiterate that Black Lagoon season 2 is crack.

[tempest]

I just wanted to reiterate that Black Lagoon season 2 is crack.

i so can't wait till geneon release this show soon

[GreyFoxx]

http://www.animenation.com/delf-bx2.html not the cheapest price but great anime box too me. Im reading Gantz managa dear mighty utter sweetness up too chap 100...fast reader here.

[orka]

hmm elfen lied thinpack set
that box actually looks a lot better than the original one i bought with vol. 1 last year...

this thing is so ugly, no matter how many times i look at it (and why the hell did they alternate the dvd case color from black->clear->black->clear with each volume?)

[Hunter D]

Reading Old Boy...finally. Pretty intense stuff. About to start the 3rd volume.



Yes, oldboy is an awesome manga.

[ORV]

What're some good new series out? Fighting only... I'm not into those soap opera shits...

[maxx]

What're some good new series out? Fighting only... I'm not into those soap opera shits...

i need some new fighting mangas as well....mine are either done or in insane hiatus

ie: tenjou tenge

[DeathScythe]

What're some good new series out? Fighting only... I'm not into those soap opera shits...



Hajime no Ippo(Fighting Spirit). Jump on that shit and you'll be in heaven. Not quite new, but, it's still great. Came out in 2000 in Japan and started its stateside release 2 years ago courtesy of Geneon.

[WasFemto]

Almost bought Ohikkoshi today, but I'll probably pick it up tomorrow. It's a one shot from Hiroaki Samura(Blade of the Immortal).


Read volumes 18 and 19 of Rurouni Kenshin today as well. I don't think I'll buy the Jinchu arc like I originally planned to but I'll still read them at the store.

Saw the first two volumes of Yakitate there as well.

The manga selection at Barnes & Noble blow donkey nuts.

Good thing I'm hitting up KinoKuniya tomorrow.

[ORV]

Hajime no Ippo(Fighting Spirit). Jump on that shit and you'll be in heaven. Not quite new, but, it's still great. Came out in 2000 in Japan and started its stateside release 2 years ago courtesy of Geneon.

I've already seen the whole anime series and I've read 90% of the manga. :)
I'm talking about anything recent. I haven't seen anything new in about a year or so.

[Juggy]

Sorry to those who missed my point.

The story of Naruto was "I AM WEAKER? NOW I BECOME STRONGER ROFLE L8". I know the story wasn't anything interesting.

I said that animation and such were unique. When I watch most shows, they have the same face, the same hair, the same attitudes (I AM BAD GUY or I AM GOOD GUY or I AM SUSpSICOUS OFMG). In Naruto, everything is just really vibrant, with unique personas and characteristics visually. I just enjoyed the look.

[ORV]

... Are there any new ninja/action/fighting anime? I don't even watch the Naruto anime anymore since it's so far behind the manga.

[Hunter D]

Code Geass and Bakumatsu own hard.

[Akutabi Gamma]

Detectiv Conan manga :lovin: the series starts to get really good after Ai appears, but damn can be such an annoying bitch at times!

@Hunter D- Do u mean Bakumatsu Kikentetsu I.? I only saw 3 eps but it's cool so far and with a kickass intro at that!

[Rhio2k]

Why did nobody here ever post some scans so I could understand how kick-ass Grappler Baki is?! I was bored and found rapidshares for New Grappler Baki 1-6, and was hooked 2 pages into the firsr .cbr file. Baki's a bad mofo...but a dud as an athelete :rofl:.

[WasFemto]

Caught up with Mad Bull 34 :lovin:


been said before but I love manga too much. It beasts on EVERYTHING!!!

[ORV]

Why did nobody here ever post some scans so I could understand how kick-ass Grappler Baki is?! I was bored and found rapidshares for New Grappler Baki 1-6, and was hooked 2 pages into the firsr .cbr file. Baki's a bad mofo...but a dud as an athelete :rofl:.

There's a new Grappler Baki!?

[Zor]

Grappler Baki is so badass. I'm going to get anime soon.

[Crayz Penguin]

what's grappler baki roughly about? ive been looking for a new anime that is on par with yakitate or gits but ive got no idea where to start =/

[Zor]

^Basically it's about a guy who trains like crazy and fights some bad motherfuckers on his path to becoming the strongest fighter in the world, like his father. He goes through some insane shit though. It's awesome. The story has great build-up.

[Mizuki]

Naruto already fails for having ninjas wearing vibrant colors, what the fuck I though Ninjas were supposed to stay hidden... You don't see Eiji, Ibuki(Main color), and Mai wearing neon orange jackets and pink shit, maybe except Mai, but then they'd be to much in awe to kill her.

[maxx]

Naruto already fails for having ninjas wearing vibrant colors, what the fuck I though Ninjas were supposed to stay hidden... You don't see Eiji, Ibuki(Main color), and Mai wearing neon orange jackets and pink shit, maybe except Mai, but then they'd be to much in awe to kill her.

man most japanese anime ninjas are these flamboyent characters that you wouldnt see as ninjas...naruto aiignt the first nor will it be the last.

[Mizuki]

man most japanese anime ninjas are these flamboyent characters that you wouldnt see as ninjas...naruto aiignt the first nor will it be the last.

Okay, your right I googled "anime ninja" and well... I found normal looking ninjas, and..well colorful ninjas...

[Gasaraki]

Besides, it seems to me that "Ninja" or "Shinobi" in Naruto is almost just a title for the solidiers of the nations. They even call them that sometimes, "soldiers". Using ninja or shinobi just makes it cool I guess.

[WasFemto]

Read the first volume of the SJ Advanced JoJo. Pretty cool manga.


I'm thinking of just enrolling in a semester of Japanese classes to make it easier to read and understand. At least I won't be alone doing it. Then I can go ahead and pick up Steel Ball Run and REAL.

[Zor]

WasFemto, I was thinking of doing the same thing, but I decided to try some better books first and now it's going great. This is what I'm using, except I'm on Elementary Japanese Vol 2 now:

A Guide to Writing Kanji Kana Book 1
Elementary Japanese Volume One

They're alot better than the other crap I had and I'm finding everything to be a hell of alot easier now. Kind of pricey though. I paid 60 bucks just for Elementary Japanese, but buy.com has them alot cheaper and with Google checkout you can get both of these for roughly 35 bucks total. Taking a class may be more fun though.

[maxx]

Besides, it seems to me that "Ninja" or "Shinobi" in Naruto is almost just a title for the solidiers of the nations. They even call them that sometimes, "soldiers". Using ninja or shinobi just makes it cool I guess.

they are essentially soldiers with special skills the leaf villiage is basically the u.s without its douchebaggyness of the nations. it tries to keep the peace and its power at the same time..doing good will missions as well as big missions and have their skilled elite warriors as well.

[WasFemto]

WasFemto, I was thinking of doing the same thing, but I decided to try some better books first and now it's going great. This is what I'm using, except I'm on Elementary Japanese Vol 2 now:

A Guide to Writing Kanji Kana Book 1
Elementary Japanese Volume One

They're alot better than the other crap I had and I'm finding everything to be a hell of alot easier now. Kind of pricey though. I paid 60 bucks just for Elementary Japanese, but buy.com has them alot cheaper and with Google checkout you can get both of these for roughly 35 bucks total. Taking a class may be more fun though.



Which ones did you have before?

Right now I have Living Language. It comes with CD's and all that jazz and has a the Hiragana and Katakana charts in the back, but nothing really on Kanji. I got these around 2001-2002 when I first decided I wanted to learn the language and actually do something about it.. It's more for speaking tho' and (at least it says in the back) is used by Armed Forces to help them speak it quicker. I wanna be able to read more than speak tho. Only started picking it up again a few weeks ago when I found out there was KinoKuniya here in Seattle. All that raw manga sitting there waiting for me to read...it's a crime if I don't learn to read it.

Probably pick up some of the Bi-Lingual manga they had at KK as well.

The only thing that concerns me is the otaku factor in class. Now I know I'm one but I'm not the annoying one. Know what I'm saying.


EDIT: Do you have a picture of Elementary Japanese Volume 1? I can't seem to get one.

[Angry Black]

anybody know where i can find a good translated manga torrent of the new grappler baki series

[Zor]

The only thing that concerns me is the otaku factor in class. Now I know I'm one but I'm not the annoying one. Know what I'm saying.

Haha, yeah I know what you mean. Here are the books I had before:

http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/LQAlmhte0ReheUw2Y6/browse/item/68525/4/2933/24

http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/LQAlmhte0ReheUw2Y6/browse/item/67838/4/2933/12

Couldn't really get much from either one of those. Here is what I'm using now:

http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/LQAlmhte0ReheUw2Y6/browse/item/68854/4/2933/12

http://powelsbookstore.com/cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=2-0804833923-1

From my experience I don't seem to do to well with the ones that are designed to help you learn quick. Those two I have now are great. Really thorough and can always be used as a reference later.Elementary Japanese comes with CD.

[Gasaraki]

anybody know where i can find a good translated manga torrent of the new grappler baki series

Wait, I'm pretty sure there's only one Grappler Baki manga, the old one. Do you mean the new anime?

[GreyFoxx]

Just finished Sousei No Aquarion -damn mechs i want them now ><- and GITS-first gig now onto second gig and need solid state society yet no subs for it due too IG being super tight on fansubbers doing it.

[ORV]

Wait, I'm pretty sure there's only one Grappler Baki manga, the old one. Do you mean the new anime?

What new anime? The only new Grappler Baki that I know about is Grappler Baki II, and that's like 3 years old.

[Akutabi Gamma]

Just curious, for the Case Closed releases by Funimation, what are the episodes in each DVD? Cuz I wanna start watching the anime from Ep. 129/Start of Season 4.

[Gasaraki]

What new anime? The only new Grappler Baki that I know about is Grappler Baki II, and that's like 3 years old.

ah, well that's probably what I was referring too, I haven't actually seen it haha. Still, my point remains to the other guy, there's only one manga series.

[ChibiT89]

Damn, I just finished Yu Yu Hakusho, I must say that is my favorite anime. Doesn't follow any of the cliche gayness or fillers... YYH is a prime example of a good anime that will keep you guessing and interested. I like how they ended it too... everything was brilliant.

[UncleBuck]

Damn, I just finished Yu Yu Hakusho, I must say that is my favorite anime. Doesn't follow any of the cliche gayness or fillers... YYH is a prime example of a good anime that will keep you guessing and interested. I like how they ended it too... everything was brilliant.

Damn, even though its pretty old its still one of my favorite animes. I actually bought the entire series when it was first released. man that was expensive, but well worth it.

[Rhio2k]

anybody know where i can find a good translated manga torrent of the new grappler baki series

Here you go: New Grappler Baki.

Vol 1: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KHT056AH
Vol 2: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9G4212XB
Vol 3: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IM0KQQFF
Vol 4: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A9BTRVV5
Vol 5: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7HOJIM2R
Vol 6: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=R2WNJ17G

Now if I could just find the series/issues before these...

[maxx]

Damn, even though its pretty old its still one of my favorite animes. I actually bought the entire series when it was first released. man that was expensive, but well worth it.

yuyu was one of my first animes and ive loved it. ever since the movie came out in like 97 lonnnng before the series hit us shores.

i love the sub and dub....their both funny to me. i'm working on the box sets i got the new reissue first box set, i never saw the ending after the dark tournament sooo i got a bit to see too.

[Gasaraki]

...Doesn't follow any of the cliche gayness ...

That is most definitely not true. Not saying it's a bad anime, but there's plenty of cliched characters and such


Anyway, Anyone read "Ohikkoshi"? It's a sorta comedy romance I guess, by the author of Blade of the Immortal. It's pretty intresting.

[Akelexre]

http://powelsbookstore.com/cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=2-0804833923-1



Co-sign on this. I studied Jpnese for just over 3 years. Unfortunately, most language programs (in college, anyway) focus on speaking/listening instead of writing and reading. In my exchange program in Jpn I met a lot of fellow gaijin students who were tight with speaking but sucked with Kanji.

The vast majority of the characters I learned I learned on my own, and that book (along with the second volume, which is also full recommended) was my second greatest resource for learning Jpnese, with the first being my textbook.

[maxx]

That is most definitely not true. Not saying it's a bad anime, but there's plenty of cliched characters and such


Anyway, Anyone read "Ohikkoshi"? It's a sorta comedy romance I guess, by the author of Blade of the Immortal. It's pretty intresting.

its got alot of cliche's, but its ok cuz they take a fresh take on the cliches.

yuske is a walkin cliche but he's sooo much fun to watch. always tryin to see keikos panties n shit like an old man.

kuruma is a cliche...bishonen woman lookin guy and in japanese is voiced by a woman. but has friggen godlike beastly powers locked up...which is interestin how when he was reborn his powers were locked up.

[WasFemto]

Anyway, Anyone read "Ohikkoshi"? It's a sorta comedy romance I guess, by the author of Blade of the Immortal. It's pretty intresting.

Almost picked this up last week. Read the first chapter tho'. Probably pick it up next week tho'. Really love the theme and art and it's overall sense of style.


I like the fact that it's also a one shot.


I wish DH didn't fuck with the layout of BoI. It's like the find reason's too give them more work to do so they can charge was the consumer that much more.

On the Japanese side of things. Been writing the Gana characters at work on my breaks as well. Was able to read a little bit of the new Gantz chapter on it's own. Gonna definatley pick up the Kanji Kana book tho'. Good looking out!

[Angry Black]

Here you go: New Grappler Baki.

Vol 1: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KHT056AH
Vol 2: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9G4212XB
Vol 3: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IM0KQQFF
Vol 4: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A9BTRVV5
Vol 5: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7HOJIM2R
Vol 6: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=R2WNJ17G

Now if I could just find the series/issues before these...

good stuff good stuff do you know how long ago volume six came out?

oh and thanks

[Gasaraki]

Almost picked this up last week. Read the first chapter tho'. Probably pick it up next week tho'. Really love the theme and art and it's overall sense of style.


I like the fact that it's also a one shot.


Actually, it's 3 short stories, so it's not just a single oneshot. Although the first one is much longer than the rest of em.

[FallingEdge]

Just downloaded Season 1 and 2 of Honey and Clover. I'm excited to get started on this as I have heard many good things about this anime.

[X20ASTRIKEFREEDOM]

well right now i'm watching:

Mai hime
honey and clover seasons 1&2
ToHeart Seasons 1,2&3
Black blood brothers
Saikano
Air
and just finished

Suzuka
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu
Aishiteruze Baby
I''s pure
love love
final approach
Lamune
Amaenaideyo!!
Amaenaideyo!! Katsu!!
Ajimu Kaigan Monogatari
Shuffle!

[Warpticon]

I know I've said it before, but season 2 of Black Lagoon is SICK.

[Sephiroth X]

Here you go: New Grappler Baki.

Vol 1: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KHT056AH
Vol 2: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9G4212XB
Vol 3: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IM0KQQFF
Vol 4: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A9BTRVV5
Vol 5: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7HOJIM2R
Vol 6: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=R2WNJ17G

Now if I could just find the series/issues before these...

Thanks. I've been looking for these.

[{PFH}-Lake]

i need a new anime to watch, animes ive already seen this year

Vandread
Baki
Fate/Stay night
Black cat
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Gokusen
New Guyver
Bleach
Please Teacher
Kiddy Grade
comic party
El Hazard

I need something new to watch.

[Master Chibi]

Kekkaishi >:O!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gasaraki]

yeah Kekkaishi's good, so is the manga.

[RushedDown]

well right now i'm watching:

Mai hime


i just finished watching mai hime now im watchin mai otome
good stuff

[Spirit Juice]

Mai Otome isn't that great. Fun to see old characters from HiME play a role though. Also, mandatory ShizuruxNatsuki fap fap fap etc.

On a related note, is it me, but in the Otome OVA... does Arika's boobs seem... bigger? Or maybe it's my imagination?

[Logos]

Currently watching Death Note, Karas, and Bleach. Death Note is by far the best as far as story goes, but Bleach is entertaining and has decent plotlines. I'm still not sure about Karas; it's amazing visually, but the story seems kinda iffy. It won't be done until early next year, though, so maybe the ending will wrap it up nicely for me.

[WasFemto]

Watched the first episode of Souten no Ken. It's ok. Just re-affirmed why I love manga more than tv anime based of manga since I don't have to wait for 4 episodes what the manga did in one volume.


As far as I'm concerned Snk>HnK. I just love the 1930's setting, clothes and style compared to the Mad Max-esque stuff. It was like love at first sight when I picked vol.1 5-6 years ago. Got catching up to do since it's up to vol.15.....

[tempest]

i need a new anime to watch, animes ive already seen this year

Vandread
Baki
Fate/Stay night
Black cat
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Gokusen
New Guyver
Bleach
Please Teacher
Kiddy Grade
comic party
El Hazard

I need something new to watch.


death note

[RushedDown]

Mai Otome isn't that great. Fun to see old characters from HiME play a role though. Also, mandatory ShizuruxNatsuki fap fap fap etc.

On a related note, is it me, but in the Otome OVA... does Arika's boobs seem... bigger? Or maybe it's my imagination?




im only about 6 eps into otome but its not too bad
and i havent bothered to get the ova as there is only 1 ep out at present out of the 4 total being made and i dont like not being able to see what happens for months at a time lol

[Master Chibi]

On a related note, is it me, but in the Otome OVA... does Arika's boobs seem... bigger? Or maybe it's my imagination?

Man they BOUNCED / JIGGGLED during the transformation sequence.

A year can do a girl wonders in the world of anime.

BUT SHES LIKE 13 OR SOME SHIT, WTF.

:shake:

[Spirit Juice]

im only about 6 eps into otome but its not too bad
and i havent bothered to get the ova as there is only 1 ep out at present out of the 4 total being made and i dont like not being able to see what happens for months at a time lol

Well, the OVA takes place a year after Mai Otome ends... so yeah, it's best to wait until you're done watching the TV series.

Man they BOUNCED / JIGGGLED during the transformation sequence.

A year can do a girl wonders in the world of anime.

BUT SHES LIKE 13 OR SOME SHIT, WTF.

:shake:

I think she was fourteen during the TV series... which would make her fifteen now. I suppose you're right though... a year in the world of anime can mean a major increase in bust size... though it seemed like it only happened to Arika (lol poor Mashiro~). I mean, they NEVER bounced or jiggled during the TV series, so my only guess is that they decided to magically give her bigger breasts for fan service. No boobs = no jiggle. Oppai~!

Man... how can My-HiME win so much yet Mai-Otome fail so hard? Did they change writers or something?

[Gasaraki]

heh, funny, I thought Mai Hime AND Mai Otome both sucked. Maybe Otome moreso though

[Shazay]

I noticed my work (Best Buy) just got Hellsing Ultimate. I was so tempted to buy it but 50 minutes didn't seem like much for $25.

I'll probably end up getting it tomorrow anyway D: D:

[Rhio2k]

I suppose you're right though... a year in the world of anime can mean a major increase in bust size...


Fuck a year. A simple dip in warm water did it for Sakura in the SF Generation anime...

[Gasaraki]

I noticed my work (Best Buy) just got Hellsing Ultimate. I was so tempted to buy it but 50 minutes didn't seem like much for $25.

I'll probably end up getting it tomorrow anyway D: D:

Do the smart thing and look for it online, you can find it as low as 12 bucks.

[Shazay]

Yeah it said "Best Buy exclusive" so I didn't bother looking it up before. Found it for $16 though~

[GreyFoxx]

We talking collectors if so what bestbuy is offering aint bad but if regular screw that. Yet the re-telling of Hellsing is good cant wait for more...

[Master Chibi]

I liked both really.

So yah.

I thought I'd hate Otome, but I really did like it.

[shinobi00]

i need a new anime to watch, animes ive already seen this year

Vandread
Baki
Fate/Stay night
Black cat
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Gokusen
New Guyver
Bleach
Please Teacher
Kiddy Grade
comic party
El Hazard

I need something new to watch.

Your list makes me sad. Bleach sucks. check out infinite ryuvius or monster.

what is this death note you people are speaking of?

[orka]

fate/stay night r1 dvd's next week.

we shall all buy.

Mai Otome isn't that great. Fun to see old characters from HiME play a role though. Also, mandatory ShizuruxNatsuki fap fap fap etc.

On a related note, is it me, but in the Otome OVA... does Arika's boobs seem... bigger? Or maybe it's my imagination?

they are bigger!
furix pointed it out to me and i was like "uhhh what?" but it's true.
i hope midori will make a entrance in zwei at some point. it'd be awesome if she busts out with shin gakutenou or something. :rofl:

and although it's true that like you say, most of the characters in mai-otome are re-interpretations of characters from mai-hime, most people don't realize that many of them are also introduced from character designer hisayuki hirokazu's older works. i wouldn't have known this myself unless i read it on the japanese wiki for the hime series.

for example, lena (arika's mom) isn't a completely new character in mai-otome. she was originally a character in igpx ~road to infinity 2~ (http://content.imagesocket.com/images/hisayukihirokazu520e2.jpg) for the ps2. likewise, sarah gallagher (member of the five pillars; the blonde with elf ears and mask) is originally from ryuusenshi dendou (http://content.imagesocket.com/images/hisayukihirokazu863d1.jpg).

i can go on and on about others. one major character who i'm not sure where she originated from is mayah brahms. it's possible that she is a new character as well, but i have a hunch that she is from something else.

EDIT: also... nao's meister robe is ugly as hell. didn't dig that at all.

[blood_pact725]

Not to brag, but my current manga collection consists of over 370 volumes of manga. ALL of them are in Japanese, and I usually get them in the one dollar section at a used bookstore.

[Gasaraki]

Your list makes me sad. Bleach sucks. check out infinite ryuvius or monster.

what is this death note you people are speaking of?

Infinite Ryvius sucks too.

Death Note is a suspense/thriller sorta. Good stuff, but kinda of a lesser Monster.

Not to brag...

And yet that is EXACTLY what you proceed to try to do. =/

[orka]

if anybody cares, fate/zero (http://www.fate-zero.com/) will be sold at upcoming c71. it's apparently a collaboration with nitro plus, and the story takes 10 years prior to fate/stay night. if you look at the characters page, you will see shirou's father as well as rin's father there.

[shinobi00]

Infinite Ryvius sucks too.

Death Note is a suspense/thriller sorta. Good stuff, but kinda of a lesser Monster.


I dunno about ryuvius i just started watching it. But everyone i spoke to said it was really good.

Thanks for the daethnote info I'll check it out.

[WasFemto]

The thing I love about reading older series is that you can "get" jokes/parodies/homages to said older series in newer recent series.

I chuckled at the newest chapter of Ippo when the free lance trainer walked into the gym. Reminded me of the replacement coach in TOUCH.


Good shit:tup:

[Sephiroth X]

Can anyone tell me if this is a thinpack or not?

http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/SoE2X5nLeIBBpPO9uW/browse/item/72751/4/0/0,a=cheap-ass-gamer

[orka]

Can anyone tell me if this is a thinpack or not?

http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/SoE2X5nLeIBBpPO9uW/browse/item/72751/4/0/0,a=cheap-ass-gamer

i'm pretty sure it is

look at how small the box is, on top of the low retail price

[Debaser]

What happened to Ignition One? That place had up to date Ippo, Jojo, and Jiraishin and now the site got srewed up. Does anybody know?

[tempest]

ryvius, and hime suck..hehe funny..

shin ryvius is done by the same company that did planetes so that should answer your question on how good it is.


hellsing ova is worth 25 bucks at my bb it was on sale for 22 bucks. its going be long wait for 3rd and 4th ova. but well worth the wait though so its all good.


umm orka that gaintrobo is not thinpack like adv.

its reg dvdscases in paper thin box. but thats a steal with 2 music cds added.
later

[GreyFoxx]

http://img78.imageshack.us/my.php?image=haruhi1174867nb5.jpg wow its spreading...signs says "stop killing the children"

[tempest]

http://img78.imageshack.us/my.php?image=haruhi1174867nb5.jpg wow its spreading...signs says "stop killing the children"


yea now that its heading our way now thanks to bandai

yes bandai has licensed Harushi .


and it seems geneon is set give new licensed its either these shows, rozen madien, touch* doubt it* or monster iwould put honey and clover in that list, but seems viz already has that.

[Angry Black]

ok so does anyone know about anime called shootfighter tekken or know where to get it from i only know there are 3 ovas. and it has nothing at all to do with the actual tekken games or anything. and the manga is called tough.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJt4oCbdLso

http://bdcomics.bdgamers.net/2006/12/01/tough/

[Debaser]

ok so does anyone know about anime called shootfighter tekken or know where to get it from i only know there are 3 ovas. and it has nothing at all to do with the actual tekken games or anything. and the manga is called tough.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJt4oCbdLso

http://bdcomics.bdgamers.net/2006/12/01/tough/

Don't know anything about it, but thanks for showing it. Artwork looks pretty good, though it's a little too cartoony on the head which contrasts oddly with the realistic core.

[UncleBuck]

ok so does anyone know about anime called shootfighter tekken or know where to get it from i only know there are 3 ovas. and it has nothing at all to do with the actual tekken games or anything. and the manga is called tough.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJt4oCbdLso

http://bdcomics.bdgamers.net/2006/12/01/tough/

found it ...its all 3 and only $25
http://entertainment.circuitcity.com/Movies/BoxSet.aspx?set_id=SETE+58931&prodid=USMC752441DVD&GenreMovie=Anime&GenreType=Martial+Arts&dcs=1

[GuiltyNight]

Any new anime that came out this year worth getting into?Most of the stuff I watch or read came out a couple years ago.

[Angry Black]

found it ...its all 3 and only $25
http://entertainment.circuitcity.com/Movies/BoxSet.aspx?set_id=SETE+58931&prodid=USMC752441DVD&GenreMovie=Anime&GenreType=Martial+Arts&dcs=1

thanks man but i was talkin more along the lines of torrent links

[Fadedsun303]

Any new anime that came out this year worth getting into?Most of the stuff I watch or read came out a couple years ago.

Death Note is really good.

http://www.Death-Notes.com

[maxx]

is saint seyia a good anime..i know its supposed to be a classic and looks very power ranger/gatchaman ish which are things i truly love...is that a series ill like?

also in other news just registered for anime boston for full 3 days..if any srkers are coming let m know cuz im gettin an art table and would love to meet some of ya and have u check out my art.

[eddymasta]

I just watched all of Berserk.... TOO.... FUCKING.... GOOD!! I need to start reading the manga now... Anyone know where to get it?

[scentless]

IF i'm not mistaken boxtorrents.com has it.....:looney:

[Darkstalker]

^ Yes, yes it does...

Hmm...anybody got a link for Vinland Saga? Made by the guy that made Planet Es, so it should be spectacularly awesome.

[Warpticon]

Woo, new Black Lagoon. Finally. They shouldn't tease me with this week off business.

[{PFH}-Lake]

watching air gear and man i love it, and its not just cause i used to be a inline-skater.

[Master Chibi]

So I bought vol 4 and 5 of Eureka 7. The newest box set is like freakin green, but it came with a hot shirt and vol 3 of the manga.

<3

[marcusg]

Black Lagoon just gets better each episode. I wonder how this series will end.
Does anyone know if there will be another season of Air Gear?

[{PFH}-Lake]

http://randomc.animeblogger.net/2006/12/25/the-best-of-anime-2006/

anyone see this?

Ive seen Mai-hime but i cant find any sites that sell Mai-otome

[Master Chibi]

Otome was good stuff~

Also FIRST EPISODE OF THE OVA IS OUT FOR MARIA-SAMA GA MITERU.

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

[RushedDown]

anyone know who the new shinigami chick is in the last bleach ep intro

by the apearance of it it looks like a new student at ichigos school and maybe a love interest

edit....nevermind i just seen its from the upcoming bleach movie

[Spirit Juice]

Happy Birthday, Arcueid! ^_^

[maxx]

watching air gear and man i love it, and its not just cause i used to be a inline-skater.

the anime runs really weird..like sagas are out of place in that anime the manga is 10x better but i love the anime as well..but less hentai esque..but i like the well placed bird. awesome signature for pervertedness instead of the lame bloody nose or censor bar.

[{PFH}-Lake]

the anime runs really weird..like sagas are out of place in that anime the manga is 10x better but i love the anime as well..but less hentai esque..but i like the well placed bird. awesome signature for pervertedness instead of the lame bloody nose or censor bar. I would read the manga but i dont like to read. Even though I read subs, i cant stand reading anything.

[maxx]

I would read the manga but i dont like to read. Even though I read subs, i cant stand reading anything.

wow...thats like...hella gay and lazy.

[HeartNana]

http://randomc.animeblogger.net/2006/12/25/the-best-of-anime-2006/

anyone see this?

Ive seen Mai-hime but i cant find any sites that sell Mai-otome
Man, i like Mai Otome more than the next guy, but how the heck did that get "best anime of 2006"?

Especially with Haruhi, H&C2, Ouran...jeez...Otome's main problem was the lack of character development. Thats a huge part of any series, so the fact that its weak point is that should automatically take it out of running for best series.

Thats just me though, then again, im a way bigger Haruhi fan than a Mai Otome fan, so that could be something that has to do with it.

And again, its just that one guys opinion. Obviously he's a huge Blood+ fan, and i can definitely see the bias.

The reader poll looks more realistic with Haruhi first by a lot, then Ouran by a solid amount, and then a bit between F/SN and the next series. Over 25% of the votes were for Haruhi, amazing.

[tempest]

the anime runs really weird..like sagas are out of place in that anime the manga is 10x better but i love the anime as well..but less hentai esque..but i like the well placed bird. awesome signature for pervertedness instead of the lame bloody nose or censor bar.

were you watching the tv verison or home version ? i know home version is less more tame then the tv version. i think airgear is still running in japan i don't know for sure though i'm not big fan of it.
.
.



yea that guys picks seem kinda werid.




oh yea black lagoon dvd comes to states in apr *yea*

[DJcream]

I'm not sure if anyone noticed but while I was catchin' up in the new Negima anime, there was a parody of SF3S and even EX at the end of episode 8. Chao got challenged by Ku Fei to test out her new mechanized arm and all of the sudden, 3S's super and life bars came out of no where. In addition Chao was doin' a super move that looks a lot like Area's (SF EX2) lunge punch super.

I'm begginin' to think that the makers of this new Negima series are big Street Fighter fans.

[maxx]

were you watching the tv verison or home version ? i know home version is less more tame then the tv version. i think airgear is still running in japan i don't know for sure though i'm not big fan of it.


yea that guys picks seem kinda werid.




oh yea black lagoon dvd comes to states in apr *yea*

the show apparently is still running from wut i can tell but may have stopped at episode 25..im not sure.

is the dvd better? ive never really heard of animes going unedited on dvd unless their insane ya know like gantz.

[tempest]

the show apparently is still running from wut i can tell but may have stopped at episode 25..im not sure.

is the dvd better? ive never really heard of animes going unedited on dvd unless their insane ya know like gantz.



few shows time to does that i know tenge did, air gear is another one, i remember hearing when adv license it which version did they get ., and i believe adv got the dvd ones which is the uncut ones.

[Master Chibi]

I'm not sure if anyone noticed but while I was catchin' up in the new Negima anime, there was a parody of SF3S and even EX at the end of episode 8. Chao got challenged by Ku Fei to test out her new mechanized arm and all of the sudden, 3S's super and life bars came out of no where. In addition Chao was doin' a super move that looks a lot like Area's (SF EX2) lunge punch super.

I'm begginin' to think that the makers of this new Negima series are big Street Fighter fans.

I caught it.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Warpticon]

I'm not sure if anyone noticed but while I was catchin' up in the new Negima anime, there was a parody of SF3S and even EX at the end of episode 8. Chao got challenged by Ku Fei to test out her new mechanized arm and all of the sudden, 3S's super and life bars came out of no where. In addition Chao was doin' a super move that looks a lot like Area's (SF EX2) lunge punch super.

I'm begginin' to think that the makers of this new Negima series are big Street Fighter fans.

I really had no interest in seeing this show until I read this. Now I must have it all.

[Mizuki]

oh yea black lagoon dvd comes to states in apr *yea*

I'm gunna buy it allllllll...

I hear Haruhi is coming back...

But Bandai has Haruhi now? WTF NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I'm going to go Dio Brando on their asses...

p.s. Where is the Jojo's manga at right now?

[tempest]

I'm gunna buy it allllllll...

I hear Haruhi is coming back...

But Bandai has Haruhi now? WTF NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I'm going to go Dio Brando on their asses...

p.s. Where is the Jojo's manga at right now?



whats wrong with bandai?

[Mizuki]

whats wrong with bandai?

Bandai isn't THAT bad... atleast it isn't some other company that bastardizes it, but I'm saying NOOO to the fact it's coming here... Are they going to show it on Toonami or some shit...


*edit*

Nevermind Bandai isn't that bad, I suppose we might get a faithful translation... I hope they keep the songs...

p.s. Mi-mi-mi-mikuru beammmmm

[maxx]

few shows time to does that i know tenge did, air gear is another one, i remember hearing when adv license it which version did they get ., and i believe adv got the dvd ones which is the uncut ones.

hmmm didnt know tenjou tenge was edited either...that show came out pretty tame on tv version wonder wut they added.

[tempest]

hmmm didnt know tenjou tenge was edited either...that show came out pretty tame on tv version wonder wut they added.


tenge was somewhat more of fanservice like on on tv series in hot bath scense where there be smoke or mist around the bodies covering people.. in the home version there is none and it shows it all.

oh yea another that comes to mind with different verisons is speedgrapher.


i'm pretty sure that bandai going keep the same music, and all,

i can't see how bandai could market for haruhi go to tv, i would think sgt frog has better chance be honest.

sucks that pot is going air on toon soon, and cartoon network skipped ippo which honesty has much has i love geneon.... the dub for it sucks so kinda glad.

[Warpticon]

tenge was somewhat more of fanservice like on on tv series in hot bath scense where there be smoke or mist around the bodies covering people.. in the home version there is none and it shows it all.

oh yea another that comes to mind with different verisons is speedgrapher.


i'm pretty sure that bandai going keep the same music, and all,

i can't see how bandai could market for haruhi go to tv, i would think sgt frog has better chance be honest.

sucks that pot is going air on toon soon, and cartoon network skipped ippo which honesty has much has i love geneon.... the dub for it sucks so kinda glad.

Soon? Started this weekend. And why does it suck?

[maxx]

Soon? Started this weekend. And why does it suck?

if your into sports animes its awesome...but is rediculous as hell...drive a drive b..twist serve...snake..haha love this anime..never finished it though i really want to.

[tempest]

Soon? Started this weekend. And why does it suck?



i meant it sucked that cartoonetwork skipped over ippo when geneon try to shop it around last year. didn't mean pot sucks heck i'll pick the boxsets next spring there around 40 bucks...* yea like i'm going have room for that*

[Warpticon]

if your into sports animes its awesome...but is rediculous as hell...drive a drive b..twist serve...snake..haha love this anime..never finished it though i really want to.

Oh, I've watched 150+ episodes of it, I was just asking what he meant.

[maxx]

ok im working on a possible american manga involving mechs...honestly i wanna throw this at marvel...but i need some good sites with mech designs im just gettin colored pics any sites with like ya know those detailed behind the scene mech art like gundam or macross.

[JackTenrac!]

Bandai isn't THAT bad... atleast it isn't some other company that bastardizes it, but I'm saying NOOO to the fact it's coming here... Are they going to show it on Toonami or some shit...


*edit*

Nevermind Bandai isn't that bad, I suppose we might get a faithful translation... I hope they keep the songs...

p.s. Mi-mi-mi-mikuru beammmmm


Bandai's Cowboy Bebop support is solid. They did their job on Gundam also. :tup:

[tempest]

Oh, I've watched 150+ episodes of it, I was just asking what he meant.

which i already explained that i think it kinda sucked that cn would air pot, instead of ippo. which now i'm happy that geneon don't try push harder for ippo air on tv the dub alone would scare fans away.
but would love see how ganku would had done on AS.

i'm sure another reason is that cn brought sublicense for pot is alot of there high profile shows are viz/sho shows . heck i wonder if viz try push honey and clover next.

[Spirit Juice]

Haruhi isn't something that would fly well in the casual TV anime market, IMO.

[maxx]

which i already explained that i think it kinda sucked that cn would air pot, instead of ippo. which now i'm happy that geneon don't try push harder for ippo air on tv the dub alone would scare fans away.
but would love see how ganku would had done on AS.

i'm sure another reason is that cn brought sublicense for pot is alot of there high profile shows are viz/sho shows . heck i wonder if viz try push honey and clover next.

ell pot started as an experiment on cn's lil youtube rip off...they probably think pot is more well known...and wanted to compare rating to internet viewers and tv viewers to see how much of a viable option is youtube like streaming.

[tempest]

Bandai's Cowboy Bebop support is solid. They did their job on Gundam also. :tup:


the only minor gripe from bandai is couple auido issues with maihime,but there so small its really nothing to whine about unless you have heavy tricked out soundsysetm and know what to look for.

but really i'm looking forward when bandai brings it out, next year that black lagoon, and beck which looks be around spring/summer timetable,.

[DJcream]

I think that Haruhi has a good shot with the casual American anime watchers. It's not that heavy with Japanese references, unlike Azumanga Daioh. The series has it's scenes where it appears to be normal then all of a sudden Haruhi makes things more entertainin' for the better. The only thing the casual anime fans may gripe on is whether the DVD release are goin' with order of aired or chronological order. Choosing either one will have either then casual non-Haruhi knowing watchers to be dismayed or potentially lossing the existing victims of Haruhism.

Personally, I hope that the DVD will show in order of aired that way the series won't die midway in The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi VI.

[HeartNana]

DJ- Imma have to disagree. Watch episode 9. Half of that episode is literally Yuki sitting in a room with Japanese references. While it doesnt mean Americans wont like it, i doubt that the casual American will find Haruhi that awesome. Especially if they air it/release DVDs in the same order that it was aired in Japan. People will watch episode 1. Not understand it at all. Then not care about the rest of the series. Episode 2 doesnt have much going on either. Things start to get fun in ep 3, then ep 4 randomly comes in, and most likely, that's one disk right there. While already-Haruhi fans wont want it changed, you know that casual anime watchers are gonna be like WTF.

[maxx]

add prince of tennis to one of the very small lists of animes that dont draw black people like their monkeys. watching the national championship ova...black guy with dreads who actually looks normal and possibly a cosplay for me.

[Warpticon]

Anybody watching Red Garden? I've only watched one episode, but it looks interesting--kind of Monster crossed with Gankutsuou vibe/style to it.

[WasFemto]

Just reading Battle Royale and the november issue of Gekkan.

I love reading japanese. Fuck the middlemen.


Gonna start on Real soon.

[UncleBuck]

Just reading Battle Royale and the november issue of Gekkan.

I love reading japanese. Fuck the middlemen.


Gonna start on Real soon.

Damn, I was thinking about getting into Battle Royale. What's your opinion of it so far?

[eddymasta]

ok so does anyone know about anime called shootfighter tekken or know where to get it from i only know there are 3 ovas. and it has nothing at all to do with the actual tekken games or anything. and the manga is called tough.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJt4oCbdLso

http://bdcomics.bdgamers.net/2006/12/01/tough/

Wow, i'm very interested. Looks like an awesome set of ova's.

[WasFemto]

Damn, I was thinking about getting into Battle Royale. What's your opinion of it so far?



I've loved ever since I laid eyes on the raws a few years ago(around the same time vol.1 was translated in English). I'm talking about actually reading it tho' and understanding it in it's original language. I've actually finished reading the english versions(which they changed the story around) awhile ago. It's badass. On par with the book easily.

[Warpticon]

Okay, 3 episodes into Red Garden, this ish is crazy.

[Master Chibi]

What the hell is it about?

D:

I downloaded an episode a while ago, watched the first ten minutes, then promptly fell asleep. I'm surprised it takes place in NYC of all places though.

[Warpticon]

What the hell is it about?

D:

I downloaded an episode a while ago, watched the first ten minutes, then promptly fell asleep. I'm surprised it takes place in NYC of all places though.

Watch the rest of that episode. By the end of it, it gets nuts. It's virtually impossible to describe what it's about without giving away half the story to this point. It's gotten really good, though.

[Master Chibi]

I'll take your word for it.

Also, I'm very sorry for your loss.

:(

[Warpticon]

...wtf
Seinfeld reference in ep 4.

[Debaser]

Wow, i'm very interested. Looks like an awesome set of ova's.

I got it on Netflix if anyone's interested.

[Gasaraki]

Last I saw Red Garden was episode 6 I think, series is really weird and really fucked up. Random singing really annoys me and the characters in general are annoying as well.

[maxx]

ok so does anyone know about anime called shootfighter tekken or know where to get it from i only know there are 3 ovas. and it has nothing at all to do with the actual tekken games or anything. and the manga is called tough.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJt4oCbdLso

http://bdcomics.bdgamers.net/2006/12/01/tough/

that looks fuckin badass someone in the that youtube thread said ep1 was posted on youtube though search engine is down. it looks like its wrth the 25 bucks though.

[Warpticon]

Last I saw Red Garden was episode 6 I think, series is really weird and really fucked up. Random singing really annoys me and the characters in general are annoying as well.

Definitely not a fan of the random singing; tahnkfully, that is usually pretty brief.

[Spirit Juice]

Has anyone been watching Code Geass? I'm only three episodes in, but I'm loving it so far.

[Warpticon]

Has anyone been watching Code Geass? I'm only three episodes in, but I'm loving it so far.

Just finished episode 2 right before I read this post. It seems to be a lot more substantial than I expected. I'm enjoying it quite a bit so far.

[maxx]

Has anyone been watching Code Geass? I'm only three episodes in, but I'm loving it so far.

jeez man thats my ish...im up to episode 6...this is awesome. its like what gundam seed meant to be. the mech designs are by akiman who used to do sf and darkstalkers art for capcom.

[Shiro_420]

Ok so I've been watching Shakugan no Shana quite a bit now. I'm on ep 10 and its a prettty solid story. I wish I could dl the song for the credits but I can't seem to figure out what its name is. The art in this anime ir pretty nice to, any one else been keeping up to date with this anime?

[Spirit Juice]

Ok so I've been watching Shakugan no Shana quite a bit now. I'm on ep 10 and its a prettty solid story. I wish I could dl the song for the credits but I can't seem to figure out what its name is. The art in this anime ir pretty nice to, any one else been keeping up to date with this anime?

I watched it sometime last year. It was pretty awesome, despite Shana being major loli-bait. Which song are you talking about? Chances are I have it. Check animenewsnetwork.com. They always have the OP/ED songs listed on there for anime.

[FatalFuryD]

Currently watching Asatte no Houkou and Kanon remake. Both are quiet and slow kind of drama shows. The former is the better of the two IMO, even though it's not as good looking. Asatte no Houkou and Karas are my favorites this year.

[Shiro_420]

I watched it sometime last year. It was pretty awesome, despite Shana being major loli-bait. Which song are you talking about? Chances are I have it. Check animenewsnetwork.com. They always have the OP/ED songs listed on there for anime.

Thanks I'll look for the ED song when I get home. ANd yeah she is Loli bait =s

[Master Chibi]

I'm on freaking episode 11 (or was it 12) of Geass, you fucks need to catch up!

SKIP 8.5 btw, it's just a recap.

CC is hotness, as is Karin.

I'm also watching Assate no freaking switching bodies anime, and the Kanon remake. I'm going to peep Red Garden tonight, and I'm watching something Saomtome suggested, though I can't write out the full name for the life of me. Yamato Sirhiruriu some shit or other.

@ Shiro:

I have the whole OST, hit me up at AkarIchijo later tonight.

:O

[Spirit Juice]

I'm loving the OP, COLORS, for Code Geass. Does anyone have any more FLOW albums I could leech from ya?

Time to download more episodes and catch up ASAP! I'm loving the character designs too, even if they're the typical lanky characters CLAMP usually makes. <3 Karen.

[Gasaraki]

Currently watching Asatte no Houkou...

Yes, that is a great show. I really dig those types, like ARIA, and Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou(sp?)

[Shiro_420]

I'm on freaking episode 11 (or was it 12) of Geass, you fucks need to catch up!

SKIP 8.5 btw, it's just a recap.

CC is hotness, as is Karin.

I'm also watching Assate no freaking switching bodies anime, and the Kanon remake. I'm going to peep Red Garden tonight, and I'm watching something Saomtome suggested, though I can't write out the full name for the life of me. Yamato Sirhiruriu some shit or other.

@ Shiro:

I have the whole OST, hit me up at AkarIchijo later tonight.

:O

o_O is this the rare sighting of Master Chibi giving out his aim?

[ThatKenPlayer]

Currently watching Black Blood Brothers.

[Mizuki]

I'm rewatching Haruhi once again. I can't get enough of it haha.

[tempest]

apr 10 is when Black Lagoon Vol. #1 comes out:lovin:

[Shiro_420]

I watched it sometime last year. It was pretty awesome, despite Shana being major loli-bait. Which song are you talking about? Chances are I have it. Check animenewsnetwork.com. They always have the OP/ED songs listed on there for anime.

I went to this site you gave me but I couldn't find the music section. I know the endings songs name is Yowake Umare Kuru Shoujo but nothing else. Could you help me out please.

[{PFH}-Lake]

ya i found out Air Gear's getting new eps next year so i cant wait.

[ORV]

I just finished watching episode 11 of Death Note the other night. Great series. :)

[Peperoth]

watching some old school, Fist of the North Star.

[UncleBuck]

watching some old school, Fist of the North Star.

Man, my friends keep ragging on me for never watching it. Heard it was good but damn it, I never seem to get around to it( as in buying the dvd's to watch not dl)
Something always comes up like life. It's a bitch. Maybe I'll get to watch it in 2010.

[ThatKenPlayer]

People please spear some time and watch black blood brothers.It a good show.youtube it up.

[Zor]

apr 10 is when Black Lagoon Vol. #1 comes out:lovin:

Yes. I've been waiting on that.

[Spirit Juice]

I went to this site you gave me but I couldn't find the music section. I know the endings songs name is Yowake Umare Kuru Shoujo but nothing else. Could you help me out please.

Go to encyclopedia -> anime. Should be self explanitory. Once you click the link to the anime you wish to look over, it has a list of OP/ED songs.

[Shiro_420]

Go to encyclopedia -> anime. Should be self explanitory. Once you click the link to the anime you wish to look over, it has a list of OP/ED songs.

OO I see it. thanks alot.

Has any one here not seen not seen beating angle? God damn that poor kid gets ownd every episode. thoe only 8 eps is lame and one shitty ending

[{PFH}-Lake]

Man, my friends keep ragging on me for never watching it. Heard it was good but damn it, I never seem to get around to it( as in buying the dvd's to watch not dl)
Something always comes up like life. It's a bitch. Maybe I'll get to watch it in 2010. im never going to watch fist of the north star it looks wayyyyyy to corny

http://www.badmovies.org/multimedia/movies6/fistnorthstar1.mpg

[WasFemto]

^old StreamLine dubs for the fucking loose :rofl:


If you want HnK goodness read the manga or dl the Tv series. Manga fucked up the tv sereis and only brought out 32 of the 150 eps.

The one Lake linked to is the movie.

HnK isn't bad but it's more recent prequeal is alsot better, imo. Souten no Ken kicks all kinds of ass.

[Master Chibi]

Can someone possibly hook me up with ALL of Bleach thus far?

I'm talking of the manga of course, from the first volume up to the newest chapter?

Possibly by yousendit or what have you? I'll throw in a month or two of premium, or something, please?

<3

[-Midnight-]

Can someone possibly hook me up with ALL of Bleach thus far?

I'm talking of the manga of course, from the first volume up to the newest chapter?

Possibly by yousendit or what have you? I'll throw in a month or two of premium, or something, please?

<3



I don't have time to upload it but would you like a link of it instead?

[maxx]

Can someone possibly hook me up with ALL of Bleach thus far?

I'm talking of the manga of course, from the first volume up to the newest chapter?

Possibly by yousendit or what have you? I'll throw in a month or two of premium, or something, please?

<3

ya gotta wrk fo ya bleach son
http://www.bleachportal.net/

[{PFH}-Lake]

^old StreamLine dubs for the fucking loose :rofl:


If you want HnK goodness read the manga or dl the Tv series. Manga fucked up the tv sereis and only brought out 32 of the 150 eps.

The one Lake linked to is the movie.

HnK isn't bad but it's more recent prequeal is alsot better, imo. Souten no Ken kicks all kinds of ass. thats not what I found corny, give me a break people using there fingers to cut people up? Wtf how can you not laugh how stupid it is? Or how punching people makes them explode? Fist of the north star should be a comedy.

[Spirit Juice]

What are you smoking? That's what makes HnK fucking great. You seem to forget that HnK was made in the 80s... when all shows were as cheesey as fuck and usually over the top. Part of HnK's appeal is how corny and over the top it is... just like the retardedly broken fighting game version!

MC, I'm lovin' your new av. Rukia ftw~

[#reload]

ok everyone, i have a question on which anime I should watch... Mai Hime or The Meloncholy of Haruhi Suzumiya... Haruhi has been popping up everywhere alluva sudden so it's started to interest me... but I've been planing on watching Mai-Hime for a while but never got around to it (someone on here recommended it to me after i finished E7). anyways, which should i watch first?

[Hokuto Shingo]

im never going to watch fist of the north star it looks wayyyyyy to corny


Don't you know that FOTNS fathered all fighting games?

[Spirit Juice]

ok everyone, i have a question on which anime I should watch... Mai Hime or The Meloncholy of Haruhi Suzumiya... Haruhi has been popping up everywhere alluva sudden so it's started to interest me... but I've been planing on watching Mai-Hime for a while but never got around to it (someone on here recommended it to me after i finished E7). anyways, which should i watch first?


Watch Haruhi first since it's only fourteen episodes. Then watch Mai Hime. Both are great.

[King9999]

Just popping in to say that Hajime No Ippo is an amazing series.

[ORV]

Watch Haruhi first since it's only fourteen episodes. Then watch Mai Hime. Both are great.


Are those soap opera anime? Or are those action anime?

[Gasaraki]

ok everyone, i have a question on which anime I should watch... Mai Hime or The Meloncholy of Haruhi Suzumiya... Haruhi has been popping up everywhere alluva sudden so it's started to interest me... but I've been planing on watching Mai-Hime for a while but never got around to it (someone on here recommended it to me after i finished E7). anyways, which should i watch first?

Mai Hime sucks, and let me warn you that people over-hype Haruhi ALOT, try to not expect much, you'll appreciate it better. Also the progression of the series is very weird, so just don't let the first episodes fool you

[Darkstalker]

Are those soap opera anime? Or are those action anime?

Dunno about Mai Hime, but Haruhi is actually a comedy. Sort of. Kinda. With a plot. Just watch it.

[ORV]

Dunno about Mai Hime, but Haruhi is actually a comedy. Sort of. Kinda. With a plot. Just watch it.

I can't find Haruhi. Where can I get it?

[Darkstalker]

Get it as in legit or what? I've yet to buy the DVDs, so mine's a torrent. Look in the obvious places. If you really don't know, post and I'll PM you a link that should work.

[Spirit Juice]

I like My-HiME. T_T At first it was a pretty standard magical girl-ish anime with fanservice, but past episode 13 is when I really started to love it. Not only did it make a complete u-turn in plot direction, but the general feel of it got much darker. lol angst ftw~

[donaldducktm]

I just started watching Death Note...on EPisode 4 and it's pretyt cool!
1 word...


DETECTIVE

[Shiro_420]

I just started watching Death Note...on EPisode 4 and it's pretyt cool!
1 word...


DETECTIVE

Wait to you get futher into the series theres some really deep story to it.

[Biolink]

Just got finished watching the entire Hajime No Ippo series.

Ippo vs Eiji was the first time I cried during an anime since the ending of Cowboy Bebop.

Fuck Date and that broken piece of shit Heartbreak Shot,Ippo deserved that one.

[Darkstalker]

Hey, I like Date!

And if you read the manga, you'll see what happens to him then.

Suffice to say, what happened to Ippo was NOTHING compared to what happened to Date. :P

[Biolink]

Hey, I like Date!

And if you read the manga, you'll see what happens to him then.

Suffice to say, what happened to Ippo was NOTHING compared to what happened to Date. :P

???

Can you tell me?

There is about 17 years worth of that manga to go through.IIRC it's been going on since like 1989 right?

Anyway,did Ippo get him back?

[Master Chibi]

CC sure loves pizza.

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

[Mizuki]

Are those soap opera anime? Or are those action anime?

Just watch it.

p.s. the episodes are chronoligically out of order.

[Darkstalker]

???

Can you tell me?

There is about 17 years worth of that manga to go through.IIRC it's been going on since like 1989 right?

Anyway,did Ippo get him back?

Man, you should read the manga, but if you don't....





SPOILERS AHOY!!! (I do it like this cause I can't remember the spoilers code)

After Date relinquishes the title, he takes on the world stage, then finally goes up against the number 1 in the world, Ricardo Martinez. He puts up a solid fight, but doesn't do any significant damage at all to Ricardo, while in the process he got his jaw smashed, the bones in his hands broken to brittle pieces and in general takes the ass whooping of a lifetime (the sad part is that Date is actually the BEST challenger to challenge Ricardo since...ever, more or less, which means everyone else got off worse).

After the match, he is hospitalized, retired, and did a "baton pass" to Ippo.

END SPOILERS





Yeah. You should see that. I'm not sure about the details, cause I only got into Ippo this year, but it's been going on forever. You can even see how the art changes significantly (especially in Coach Kamogawa's case). Highly recommended.

[ORV]

Just watch it.

p.s. the episodes are chronoligically out of order.

I just got episodes 1-13 of Haruhi.

Death Note is cool. I watched 1-11 then I couldn't wait anymore so I read the manga chapters... The story's deeeeeeeeep!

[Warpticon]

I just got episodes 1-13 of Haruhi.

Death Note is cool. I watched 1-11 then I couldn't wait anymore so I read the manga chapters... The story's deeeeeeeeep!

Haha, you did the same thing I did.


CC sure loves pizza.

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

I wonder how much Pizza Hut paid for all that blatant promotion.

Karen >>>>> CC

[Biolink]

Man, you should read the manga, but if you don't....





SPOILERS AHOY!!! (I do it like this cause I can't remember the spoilers code)

After Date relinquishes the title, he takes on the world stage, then finally goes up against the number 1 in the world, Ricardo Martinez. He puts up a solid fight, but doesn't do any significant damage at all to Ricardo, while in the process he got his jaw smashed, the bones in his hands broken to brittle pieces and in general takes the ass whooping of a lifetime (the sad part is that Date is actually the BEST challenger to challenge Ricardo since...ever, more or less, which means everyone else got off worse).

After the match, he is hospitalized, retired, and did a "baton pass" to Ippo.

END SPOILERS





Yeah. You should see that. I'm not sure about the details, cause I only got into Ippo this year, but it's been going on forever. You can even see how the art changes significantly (especially in Coach Kamogawa's case). Highly recommended.

I'll check it out definetly.

[Spirit Juice]

CC sure loves pizza.

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Haha, you did the same thing I did.



I wonder how much Pizza Hut paid for all that blatant promotion.

Karen >>>>> CC

I'm with Warpticon on this... Kallen >>>>>>>>> CC. Funny thing is... Pizza Hut probably paid a lot for the blatant promotion, but their pizzas still suck balls.

MC, I counter your CC with my Kallen. Sadly, I couldn't find any good, sexy fan art pictures of her. :sad:

[Atb_555]

Just started watching Macross 7 and at first I thought that this was gonna be sick. I love the semi retro animation and the mechs don't look to bad either. But after the 3rd episode it just started to piss me off that the main guy only thinks about singing in the middle of a battlefield with a mech that shoots speakers...:wtf:. What waste of time.

Currently watching Super Robot Wars OG: Divine Wars which is actually quite recent so it looks pretty cool. Also gonna get my hands on Macross Zero (which supposed to be quite decent) and Escaflowne (always wanted to watch this one).

[Warpticon]

Just started watching Macross 7 and at first I thought that this was gonna be sick. I love the semi retro animation and the mechs don't look to bad either. But after the 3rd episode it just started to piss me off that the main guy only thinks about singing in the middle of a battlefield with a mech that shoots speakers...:wtf:. What waste of time.

Currently watching Super Robot Wars OG: Divine Wars which is actually quite recent so it looks pretty cool. Also gonna get my hands on Macross Zero (which supposed to be quite decent) and Escaflowne (always wanted to watch this one).

Mac7 is actually really good, but you have to build up a bit of a tolerance for that ridiculous aspect of the show. And you haven't watched Escaflowne yet? You should make it practice to watch anything with a Yoko Kanno soundtrack, because it's pretty much guaranteed to be ill. (except Brain Powerd, because really, who gives a fuck about Brain Powerd).

[Atb_555]

Seen, I'll still watch it but atm it just makes me wanted to head butt the screen.

[FallingEdge]

Death Note...

Starting watching it...

Saw all 12 episodes... I need more...

I need the manga.... Is it completed?

Could someone PM me on where I can DL it and approximately what chapter of the manga would correspond to the latest episode.

I know about stoptazmo but I don't think they have all the chapters but I could be wrong.

Thanks...

[Warpticon]

The manga is complete, yes. You can always just read online virtually anyting at mangarun.com.

[FallingEdge]

The manga is complete, yes. You can always just read online virtually anyting at mangarun.com.

Awesome.

Thanks! :tup:

[Master Chibi]

I'm going backwards and watching The Irresponsible Captain Taylor and all of Sailor Moon.

And yes, I said ALL 200+ episodes of Sailor Moon.

:D

[JackTenrac!]

...wrapping up Kenshin...this is some quality anime.

[Mizuki]

...wrapping up Kenshin...this is some quality anime.

It's a classic, a very good quality anime.

[Spirit Juice]

Kenshin OVAs >>> entire Kenshin series.

[Kix]

Hellsing, Tsukihime (all around to the last one)

[Tekno Virus]

Grappler Baki

[Shiro_420]

I have been meaning to write something like this for a while now...

You see, it sickens me that all people ever do is ever talked about that is 'great' is action this, action that, all shonen overrated load of garbage. I know, by saying this here, is like putting myself under the guillotine and have roasting (word wise) session with my words against all of yours. But I seriously want to hear the answer to the question. "Why?"

What is it that makes Naruto so good? Is it because that everybody likes it?
What is it that makes Bleach good? Is it because of the action that is of a Naruto clone with minor differences? (I still prefer Bleach over Naruto anyday)
Why was it that Dragonball Z, an extremely overated and medicore anime, got so many high regards a few years back?

I'll admit, I was once on the mainstream too a few years back. But not too far in to the game, I jumped off the train and found it to be not my cup of tea. I started off where most anime fans started: the Local Station where they broadcast these so-called popular animes (In my case it's YTV in Canada). It was Inuyasha, and like most people, I begin to like it. Later on, Gundam Seed makes a shine ontop of the stage, it instantly became one of my favourite anime of all time (this however, does not include it's sequel: GSD. It is just a disaster). However, I found it less amusing seeing people getting hurt real bad and turns out 'ok' since he is just 'that good'. It just doesn't seemed to be my taste. I liked some action, but I want some realism and some stories of human compassion and love. I kept asking myself, if I liked Witch Hunter Robin and Gundam Seed, what is stopping me from liking something like Naruto and Bleach?

I started a search for something that I like, then I found the infamous Shojo-ai anime, Kannaduki no Miko. I watched it, I found it to be a good anime, but not on the action part. The action, if anything, is nothing short of TERRIBLE. Those who watched it will know what I mean. However I still liked it because of the relationship between the two main girls. I started to head that direction, build firmly on the Romance part. I eventually found 'Onegai Teacher', it showed me many things that I have never seen before: It made me realize that deep, emotional feelings of a pair of lovers or family is more powerful than all the blades, guns and gadgets money can buy. I decided that this is the kind of stories that I want to watch. I still liked a little bit of action, such stories would be something like Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha and Mai-Hime, it had the story that showed me why are they fighting, not just blindly to gain power in many animes that I have seen.

From these so-called 'bad sappy shojo anime' I seen how powerful can love and emotion can make a person. It can make them stronger to wield the swords and guns to fight, but at the same time, it has the power to cause a person to lose the will the fight and in some cases, to give up his/her life.

So my question is, why don't people watch it more often? And if they do, how come they are less known? Why don't they show it on Adult Swim more often? Why?

I await your answer.

I recently read that on an anime board. whats your guys take on it?

[tempest]

Kenshin OVAs >>> entire Kenshin series.

first ova yes, 2d ova umm no that one blows.

[maxx]

just started watching black lagoon...thats my shit.

im buying all the afro samurai ova's if their all as good as episode 1....an est. budget of 1 mill per episode wtf?! you all better buy that shit and your mama too...god damn..i hope it comes wit a collectors box that says bad ass muthafucka.

up to ep.11 of code gaess

still got epi.1-10 of turn a gundam to watch and ep.1 of blood+

i found a good direct download site for anime...they got alot of licensed shit on there...but its the sub versions from fans were subbin them. pm me if u want the site.

[Master Chibi]

I'm sorry but Bleach is in an entirely different ballpark then Naruto. Naruto had plenty potential at the start, and it WAS going somewhere, but now it's just dragging its feet along.

Bleach has been hot shit from the get go. It's only rough point was the entire soul society arc, but even then it still kept up the same quality.

People who refer to Bleach as a DBZ / Naruto clone simply because it's action don't have a fucking clue what they're talking about.

[Shiro_420]

I'm sorry but Bleach is in an entirely different ballpark then Naruto. Naruto had plenty potential at the start, and it WAS going somewhere, but now it's just dragging its feet along.

Bleach has been hot shit from the get go. It's only rough point was the entire soul society arc, but even then it still kept up the same quality.

People who refer to Bleach as a DBZ / Naruto clone simply because it's action don't have a fucking clue what they're talking about.

I'd agree there. I was reading the forum and its like why would i watch romance and drama anime for? I mean if your watching something like bleach or what have you, isn't that sayign that you are into action base anime to begin with.

I think the person who posted this is just bitching and moaning about every one not sharing his/her opinion. Oh well that smy take. thanks for answering chibi

[Warpticon]

What do I think about that person? Why waste time complaining about your tastes being different from the so-called mainstream? Eh, whatever. They don't show it more on Adult Swim because AS has a mostly male demographic, and the idea/point is to show stuff that isn't necessarily kid-friendly but still worth showing. And really, speaking as someone who has probably watched a tad more straight-up shoujo than shounen, it's really the same shit, different toilet. The formula in shoujo is probably even thicker, in fact.

[maxx]

The american populace makes shit mainstream its not even japan. American fans are a totally different beast in terms of favorisitism. Naruto was bigger here than japan before it even premiered here...thats saying something.

Naruto and bleach are what i like to dub as technique driven animes/mangas. They build a whole intricite world based on tehcniques that are dope to me. Dbz didnt do that, just a basic way in the beguinning on db but once dbz hit that really went out the window.

I love technique driven animes.

[{PFH}-Lake]

Are those soap opera anime? Or are those action anime? Mai-hime has everything in it. I let some a few people borrow it and they all like it. Its moslty action, I like it cause you never know what is going to happen, the story got me hooked to it, those people complain about "blah I cant watch anime unless they have good characters blah blah." Piss me off cause most of the anime they watch is all drama borring shit with way to much talking.

[Warpticon]

I'm with Warpticon on this... Kallen >>>>>>>>> CC. Funny thing is... Pizza Hut probably paid a lot for the blatant promotion, but their pizzas still suck balls.

MC, I counter your CC with my Kallen. Sadly, I couldn't find any good, sexy fan art pictures of her. :sad:

I see you were serious. :lol:

[HeartNana]

Well, i'm a fan of the romance/comedy/drama type anime. So i agree with him about those being good, however, he fails to realize that Americans arent nearly as big into them as the Japanese are. In addition, simple series like To Heart and such started off at dating sim games in japan turned anime, and to Americans, the first they would hear of it would be the anime or maybe a manga. Its a very different world because so many of the romance anime out there have a game that goes with it, but that sort of thing doesnt really cater to American audiences (unless it's a Harem/comedy series like Love Hina or Ai Yori Aoshi)

However, he's wrong in saying bleach is a naruto clone. Premises are completely different. Granted, they're both action, but thats like saying all romance animes are the same, of course theyre gonna have romance, but saying something like "Air is just a Kanon clone" is the same level of dumb as saying bleach is a naruto clone. Theyre different series, while similar, still different. But i think he was trying to just make a point that similar series that are action sell well in the US, which is true. Naruto/Bleach/DBZ are far more popular in the states than the To Heart series and the Da Capo series could ever be (both are REALLY popular in Japan). The gap between Naruto/Bleach/DBZ and ToHeart/DaCapo is way larger in America compared to in Japan, cause all the Japanese have the games as well and all the merchandise.

Which brings up another point, Naruto/Bleach/DBZ are a few of the only series that HAVE licensed merchandise in America. Even though Mai Hime is now out in America, i doubt that theres gonna be like, anything in terms of merchandise. And going to an anime store here, you'll definitely find plenty of Mai Hime stuff (though Mai Hime is more action/romance than romance/drama)

But pretty much, America likes action based anime more than romance/drama based, and he's not happy about it. Its o