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Shlugo_the_great King of Burgers from Far Far Away (On A Trope Odyssey) Relationship Status: Tsundere'ing
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#226: Dec 16th 2016 at 7:30:05 AM

Wait, the second episode is about a different guy and his coworker? Is this like an anthology?

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#227: Dec 16th 2016 at 7:33:15 AM

Yep.

It's an anthology series about stressed out workers and the large breasted women that Help them with "stress relief". ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

edited 16th Dec '16 7:33:39 AM by Demongodofchaos2

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Shlugo_the_great King of Burgers from Far Far Away (On A Trope Odyssey) Relationship Status: Tsundere'ing
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#228: Dec 16th 2016 at 7:36:20 AM

...Yeah, now it sounds like a summary of a porn series. :|

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#229: Dec 17th 2016 at 7:38:02 AM

There's no explicit sex at all, actually.

Thats what makes it great. It teases you rather then gives it all away.

speaking of boobs... I just can't, this is hysterical seeing Ryoko's Voice actress do that.

edited 17th Dec '16 7:43:13 AM by Demongodofchaos2

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murazrai Since: Jan, 2010
#230: Dec 25th 2016 at 5:41:39 PM

Monster Hunter Stories Ride On episode 12 & 13: Mrs. Vlau is gone. Forever. Poor, poor Cheval...at least Leia is hatched. Hopefully they get to slay the Nargacuruga.

12-sai 2nd Season episode 9: Aoi and Hiyama finally kissed!

edited 25th Dec '16 5:43:12 PM by murazrai

fillerdude Since: Jul, 2010
#231: Jan 4th 2017 at 4:12:48 AM

Finishing up on this cour's shows:

  • Bubuki Buranki: There's enough plot material here to fuel ten different shows, but unfortunately here they implode into a hot mess. The show honestly felt like it was winging it the whole time. The 3D CG is actually pretty good but it doesn't really leverage it for the action scenes which is a darn shame. In the end it was a show that got by with sheer volume of ideas.
  • Drifters: A good adaptation of the manga. One of those stories I'd categorize as pure asskicking fun. People get chopped up. Historical figures face off. Jesus wants to commit genocide. Fun.
  • Fune wo Amu: To get it out of the way: the awkward use of a time skip is a crime. It was a misguided attempt to put a wrap on the plot, which came at the expense of putting character exploration to the wayside, resulting in the latter half of the show being weaker. Thank goodness the show ends on a strong note. Matsumoto's passing was quiet and poignant. "If there is an afterlife, I plan to continue collecting my words and see if there is a word that goes beyond gratitude."
  • Girlish Number: Caught up to 6 episodes in one go for Chitose, rode this dark horse to the end for Chitose, the lovely little rascal. The rest of the characters aren't too shabby either. All in all, a neat tribute to the good folk (and scumbags) that staff the stupid shitty anime industry; we love ya guys.
  • Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Overall a fantastic adaptation of the Jojo we all know and adore. Well, that's what I'd heard at least, because I'm a heathen that hasn't read the manga. Spare me. Oh, and as an anime-only watcher, my rankings so far: Part 3 > 2 > 4 > 1. Shout out to Jonathan Joestar for still being alive and kicking!
  • Kiss Him, Not Me: Pretty spiffy reverse harem. Serinuma being a yaoi fangirl is a stroke of genius. More otome game adaptations should take a page from it. Also: senpai is best guy. No contest. Even if I liked him way better when he had no stake in the Serinuma game
  • Magical Girl Raising Project: Battle Royale MG Version turned out... okay, I guess. Didn't care about any of the characters but some had potential, plot progression was predictable but not quite boring, and the tone was dark for the lulz but that kinda thing is entertaining in its own right. A sequel might be interesting, pitting vigilante mode Snow White and handicapped Ripple against a Magic World crack team but hell they're probably just gonna have girls kill each other again.
  • Occultic;Nine: The show that plays at 2x speed by default. And yes, it moves too fast and trips up a lot, but it is able to get the plot twists and reveals across with sufficient gusto. Like a passable Cliff Notes list of awesome things that happened in the VN.
  • Shakunetsu no Takkyuu Musume: A decent enough blend of CGDCT and sports, but mediocre in either category. The table tennis matches are fast and fluid, but severely hampered by poor displays of ping pong prowess. Seriously, spamming the same drive 10+ times in a row? The music however is awesome and will make you want to punch things to offload the adrenaline.
  • Yaoi Yuri on Ice: Low-hanging fruit, I know, I know. Can I just say how glad I am that Yurio got the gold? That's my boy right there making history. Never thought I'd get invested in figure skating; props to the animation team for the unique and fluid performances the cast put out. What else is there to say about this show? In my eyes, it's the uncontested best of the season. Excellent execution and a whole lotta heart.

Brb catching up with the rest

edited 4th Jan '17 4:13:06 AM by fillerdude

VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#232: Jan 4th 2017 at 10:08:49 AM

I'm waiting for the Yuri on Ice dub to finish before I watch it. I've heard nothing but praise for that show, and I'd really like to enjoy something from Fall 2016 season besides the water sumo adaptation.

mwisse Since: Apr, 2009
#233: Jan 4th 2017 at 3:17:06 PM

[up][up] I actually liked the timeskip in Fune Wo Amu and the way the various romances were mostly resolved off screen. I like that the show was confident enough in itself to not regurgitate everything for its audience, that romance here was very much supplementary material and that the main focus is on the dictionary making.

fillerdude Since: Jul, 2010
#234: Jan 4th 2017 at 6:58:48 PM

[up] I can agree about the romances (I think the Kaguya-Majime thing is somewhat tacked on) but I think it's a shame that we don't see Majime stumbling around once Nishioka transferred, or how he slowly adapts to becoming a chief. Maybe devote an episode to a day off where he's just collecting words.

But that's just me and my lofty aspirations.

[up][up] Definitely check it out, Yuri on Ice is fantastic. And you've reminded me that I still have to read Keijo...

LegitimateIdiot Since: Nov, 2015
#235: Jan 5th 2017 at 3:36:34 AM

Can I still leave a comment on this thread...?

I'm still a novice anime watcher so I didn't pick up on a lot of shows (blame Hype Aversion). Kiss Him, Not Me was cute and silly. I do like how it plays with a number of shoujo/reverse harem norms. It is mostly a straight adaptation of the manga it's based on (though I still don't get the decision to animate some chapters out of order in the second half). Magical Girl Raising Project was entertaining but I did worry about some of its more divisive aspects. The pacing is fine but it definitely cuts out some of the finer plot points and character depth presented in the original LN, in addition to having to cram in all of the back stories for every one of the cast. Overall, it subverts expectations well and pulls off some great plot twists.

I'm continuing with Classicaloid and Nanbaka into Winter 2017. The former is definitely my favourite show from this season because of how fun it is to watch. The drawing point was the absurdist comedy and strong, energetic personalities mixed with creative takes on music history - which I'm aware some people may not like, but has generally been working well for me so far. I'm kind of mixed on the latter because it definitely has potential to be engaging but there's issues with tone and pacing, and some characters are kinda one-note. I'm hoping that it gets better.

edited 6th Jan '17 2:39:57 AM by LegitimateIdiot

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fillerdude Since: Jul, 2010
#236: Jan 8th 2017 at 5:46:04 PM

  • Ajin: I personally find the manga's story more interesting, but this 3D anime ain't half-bad. It's well-directed, and, while not what I'd call gripping, knows how to generate enough interest to make you want the next episode. Some choice bits of questionable writing decisions here and there (such as the presence of Nakano who has no bearing on the plot at all).
  • Bernard-jou Iwaku: We all have that one friend who pretends to be more cultured than he really is. This show nails it. Burn that heathen.
  • Cheating Craft: Never rises above the schlock, but it never pretends to have higher aspirations. In fact, I think the show doesn't go as crazy with its premise as it could have. It did whet my appetite for a second season of Ben-to. Someday...
  • Flip Flappers: I loved the way the magic is treated as something peculiar and illogical. I loved the distinct, strange mindscapes the girls entered, leveraging the strengths of animation to sell how crazy these worlds were, from Ghibli-esque snowy forests to circuitboard cities. I loved how surreal the show was, in general, and more importantly, that beneath the strangeness, there was always a point to be made. It's not artsy solely for the sake of being artsy, and at the same time it handled its metaphors and messages with a certain elegance. It is perhaps not a masterpiece of script, but it sure is beautiful.
  • Haikyuu: A fist-pumpingly awesome adaptation of the volleyball manga's most thrilling match yet, with plenty of small tweaks to the source material that make for a greatly enhanced experience.
  • Shuumatsu no Izetta: The first couple of episodes were good, but it goes downhill fast. I have so many issues with the writing, from that reoccurring pilot dude who's just sorta there, the pointless maid character, Bergmann somehow just knowing everything, Otto just going "lol that didn't work" at the end, the iffy magic system, everything Sophie and devoting runtime to eating pies and still having the poor sense to cram all that story into 12 episodes. There was no shortage of spectacle at least, especially in the witch vs. witch battles.
  • Tawawa on Monday: If you like big bewbs you will not be disappointed. Ai-chan's relationship with Onii-san is... questionable.
  • Okusama ga Seitokaichou: Also for those who like big bewbs. It's become a lot more bold in skirting the line between ecchi and hentai. Like, wow.
  • WWW.Working: Not very funny, actually. Miyakoshi's chocolate gag is overused, and how she got together with Higashida only sort of makes sense. Adachi's relationship with Muranushi is so vague, only ever displayed as mild discomfort on Adachi's part... and they end up going out? What? Some characters like the manager and the blonde girl have little presence and contribute almost nothing to the comedy. Basically, while the characters are reasonably quirky, they suck at bouncing off each other, so their antics fall flat.

Only Hibike Euphonium left to catch up to

murazrai Since: Jan, 2010
#237: Jan 8th 2017 at 8:51:33 PM

Monster Hunter Stories Ride On: Just because the presentation is kiddie doesn't mean it is a kids and kids only show. If anything, it is quite maturely written on its own.

12-sai 2nd Season: It is a good example of writing romance, by showing that romance is not everything in life. It certainly does help that the characters act maturely.

VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#238: Jan 10th 2017 at 2:54:17 PM

Yuri on Ice!: Excellent. Excellent all around. Great characters, engaging story, gorgeous animation, just a damn good anime. Best thing from Fall 2016 hands down.

fillerdude Since: Jul, 2010
#239: Jan 10th 2017 at 7:36:28 PM

[up] Would have pegged it as Best of 2016 if not for contenders like Rakugo and KonoSuba.

Iaculus Pronounced YAK-you-luss from England Since: May, 2010
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#240: Jan 10th 2017 at 7:43:44 PM

[up][up]You watch Flip Flappers or Eupho S2? There were other heavyweights this season.

What's precedent ever done for us?
VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#241: Jan 10th 2017 at 7:55:45 PM

[up]The same guys I heard about Yuri on Ice! from also gave me the impression that Flip Flappers was boring shit, so I didn't watch any of it. Hibike! Euphonium doesn't interest me, but I have nothing against it.

[up][up]As would I. Rakugo and Konosuba are pretty damn great as well.

edited 10th Jan '17 7:56:38 PM by VeryMelon

Memers Since: Aug, 2013
#242: Jan 10th 2017 at 8:10:07 PM

Hibike Euphonium was the AOTS easily, by like miles and miles. Flip Flappers was great too. Was not a fan of Yuri On Ice at all.

edited 10th Jan '17 8:15:58 PM by Memers

Iaculus Pronounced YAK-you-luss from England Since: May, 2010
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#243: Jan 10th 2017 at 8:10:51 PM

Flip Flappers is the opposite of boring. Word of caution, though - most of its story is communicated visually rather than verbally, so pay attention and remember that there's a method to the madness - it's not just wacky episodic adventures. A couple of starters, though - Pure Illusion is set in various characters' heads, and is shaped by the mindset of anyone travelling through it. In other words, the nature of the world and how it behaves tells you a lot about both the host character and the explorers.

What's precedent ever done for us?
VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#244: Jan 10th 2017 at 8:27:54 PM

2 very different sets of opinion on Flip Flappers I've got. Seems like it's one of those anime that either clicks with you or it doesn't.

Sterok Since: Apr, 2012
#245: Jan 10th 2017 at 8:34:29 PM

I thought Flip Flappers was extremely mediocre with unlikable characters across the board, an inconsistent tone that couldn't decide on whether it wanted to be episodic adventures or a serious story, and a general mishmash of ideas without a coherent vision to tie it all together. Nice animation though, and a few of the middle episodes were decent. Obviously other people have different opinions.

Memers Since: Aug, 2013
#246: Jan 10th 2017 at 8:36:43 PM

Its very abstract and doesn't really explain what is going on early, at one point though you just get it and things fit.

VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#247: Jan 10th 2017 at 8:41:42 PM

If I may ask, why didn't you like Yuri on Ice!?

fillerdude Since: Jul, 2010
#248: Jan 10th 2017 at 10:10:22 PM

I mean, I've mentioned it up top, but I loved Flip Flappers. It had just the right amount of artsy to lend the story an appetizing level of mystique. Like laculus said, the story is communicated mostly through the visuals, which wouldn't have worked quite as well if those visuals weren't fantastic. They don't only look great, they literally convey what goes on inside a person's head.

Still only halfway into Eupho S2, so reserving judgement on that one. Just gonna say that the thing with Mizore felt meandering, while the thing with Asuka feels like the show getting back to form.

Shlugo_the_great King of Burgers from Far Far Away (On A Trope Odyssey) Relationship Status: Tsundere'ing
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#249: Jan 11th 2017 at 3:31:04 AM

Flip Flappers is definitely the anime of the season. Like, there's no contest here, it was just so great.

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#250: Jan 11th 2017 at 3:59:09 AM

Yuri On Ice is better.

Re Zero is anime of the year for me though,

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