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Been a while, folks. I've been depressed lately. Good news is, so is Haruhi >.>Umineko post later, haven't seen it yet.
P.S. Potter 6 was pretty good
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
/sigh
Been a while, folks. I've been depressed lately. Good news is, so is Haruhi >.>Umineko post later, haven't seen it yet.
P.S. Potter 6 was pretty good
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Umineko I-II: first move
This is gonna be something new I'll be doing. Since Umineko is one of my star shows for this season, I'm gonna review each and every episode that will be released each week. This means that for the next 3 months or so, you'll be reading instense and in-depth umineko coverage by your favorite otaku! yay
This week is I-II: first move, the second episode. I assume that by using I-II, they mean to divide the series into short side stories that will show a specific angle of the overall plot, reminiscent of how Higurashi did it. It would also explain how the plot is progressing at a highly accelerated rate of ordinary animeness (except for Code Geass, that shit goes fast >.>) Already there have been a noted 6 deaths in the family, reaching the latest manga chapter scanlated on onemanga. That's alot of the plot, considering this is only episode 2.
Maria takes on a more demented demeanor, when she announces Beatrice's (the island's witch) plans to the family. According to her, the family must repay the money loaned with interest, which would put them into dept. The only loophole they have is to find the gold hidden away on the island, in which case the payments would be disregarded. The only problem is that no one believes Maria, or thinks this is a plot by one of the 18 members on the island.
That night, after several conversations and a marriage proposal by George to Shannon (how cute :3), six members disappeared. Their whereabouts are discovered in a shed, where all of them suffered deaths by mutilation and had their faces ripped off. The conclusion of the episode shows the scene, and the reactions from the characters after seeing the bodies. This leaves several questions unanswered.
Who did this?
Does this make the existence of Beatice valid?
Will the family survive, contrary to the epitaph of Beatrice?
Is Maria the shitz!?
Why the f**k did Shannon die!?!?1 T_T
These questions may not be answered until the end of the run, but I think question4 is yes ...
All in all, I thought this episode was fantastic. As you already know, this series follows the legacy of Higurashi, so of course the animation would be great. The bloody scenes are detailed and make a good sequel to the show that defined horror anime. The opening and ending aren't as enjoyable as Higurashi, but sets the tone of the series, especially with the opening employing a little bit of Latin. The score, however, is amazing. Every animated detail is accompanied by its own background music, some are eerie, and some are downright fitting for the mood. When it transitions from to family dinner to some alone time for Shannon and George, the music helps to easily shift from the two. As far as how the plot is going, it would be nice if the whole series did not have one long storyline, as it is way too soon for people to die. Rather, following the Higurashi style would be the perfect choice, and gives some people a nostalgic sense of the great predecessor anime that everyone loves. I also feel that adding the romance between George and the *late* Shannon adds more depth to the plot, that fleshes out the humanity of the characters. Of course, this is only a ploy to later use that humanity to utterly crush it to insanity and lead to a great finale of blood and guts ♥
Next episode comes out on 16th.
This week is I-II: first move, the second episode. I assume that by using I-II, they mean to divide the series into short side stories that will show a specific angle of the overall plot, reminiscent of how Higurashi did it. It would also explain how the plot is progressing at a highly accelerated rate of ordinary animeness (except for Code Geass, that shit goes fast >.>) Already there have been a noted 6 deaths in the family, reaching the latest manga chapter scanlated on onemanga. That's alot of the plot, considering this is only episode 2.Maria takes on a more demented demeanor, when she announces Beatrice's (the island's witch) plans to the family. According to her, the family must repay the money loaned with interest, which would put them into dept. The only loophole they have is to find the gold hidden away on the island, in which case the payments would be disregarded. The only problem is that no one believes Maria, or thinks this is a plot by one of the 18 members on the island.
That night, after several conversations and a marriage proposal by George to Shannon (how cute :3), six members disappeared. Their whereabouts are discovered in a shed, where all of them suffered deaths by mutilation and had their faces ripped off. The conclusion of the episode shows the scene, and the reactions from the characters after seeing the bodies. This leaves several questions unanswered.
Who did this?
Does this make the existence of Beatice valid?
Will the family survive, contrary to the epitaph of Beatrice?
Is Maria the shitz!?
Why the f**k did Shannon die!?!?1 T_T
These questions may not be answered until the end of the run, but I think question4 is yes ...
All in all, I thought this episode was fantastic. As you already know, this series follows the legacy of Higurashi, so of course the animation would be great. The bloody scenes are detailed and make a good sequel to the show that defined horror anime. The opening and ending aren't as enjoyable as Higurashi, but sets the tone of the series, especially with the opening employing a little bit of Latin. The score, however, is amazing. Every animated detail is accompanied by its own background music, some are eerie, and some are downright fitting for the mood. When it transitions from to family dinner to some alone time for Shannon and George, the music helps to easily shift from the two. As far as how the plot is going, it would be nice if the whole series did not have one long storyline, as it is way too soon for people to die. Rather, following the Higurashi style would be the perfect choice, and gives some people a nostalgic sense of the great predecessor anime that everyone loves. I also feel that adding the romance between George and the *late* Shannon adds more depth to the plot, that fleshes out the humanity of the characters. Of course, this is only a ploy to later use that humanity to utterly crush it to insanity and lead to a great finale of blood and guts ♥
Next episode comes out on 16th.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The Genderbending of Haruhi Suzumiya
The second season (or rather, the rebroadcast of the original anime Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu) is turning out to be enjoyable, so I decided to post this. The Genderbending of Haruhi Suzumiya, a spinoff series made by fans of the original series a year ago tries to recreate the story with everyone's gender reversed!
With this, I suddenly approve of Itsuki gaying on Kyon :3 (Kyonko now, she is soooo moe!!!)
With this, I suddenly approve of Itsuki gaying on Kyon :3 (Kyonko now, she is soooo moe!!!)
P.S. I've resized, no more need for WordPress (although it still looks better. But I don't have a domain T_T)
Japan announces new weapon to combat North Korea's Communist threat
NK may have nukes, but Japan has f**king gundams!
Monday, July 6, 2009
HOLY @#$%! ITS A GIANT CLIT (maybe)
Just had to post it.
Jeff: Btw, congrats on your second post in a single day! You're awesome!
Haka: ya, i noe i is :3
Jeff: Btw, congrats on your second post in a single day! You're awesome!
Haka: ya, i noe i is :3
Selvaria vs. Alicia: Epic Staring Contest
Anyways, Happy Fourth of July. whoo.
Onto inportant things, Ayako lied about Valkyria Chronicles ending prematurely, and had the nerve to drop subbing it. Bastards. Instead, the season will have 26 episodes before it ends its run. Pretty nice :)
Umineko has been subbed by gg, and it is pretty good, but lost alot of aspects from Higurashi. Firstly, the opening lacks the eerieness and bloodshed from its progenitor show, but I doubt things will stay the same as the story progresses.
Secondly, the new Rei, a Maria Ushiromiya, is not as omnipotent and cryptic (atleast, not as much), but is definitely MOE !!!
KAWAII!!! *hug*Thirdly, things seem to be picking up fast. Family tensions already pile high, and Natsuhi has already been called a whore! oh snapz :O. We can already see the evil in the hearts of the family members that, given time and a little bit push from nature, will nurture a bloodly massacre :3
What's more, Rosa is surely becoming the new Shion with her crazy bitch eyes and fits of mad rage (probably)
All in all, I have high expectations from this show, and seeing how the manga has already killed off a few of the characters in very gruesome ways, can't wait to see how the story develops. Oh, and that pic above is real. She really does have a horizontal blue line across her right eye :D
Friday, July 3, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Long awaited Fairy Tail anime + others
Apparently, there is a slated release for an anime adaptation of Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-06-26/fairy-tail-manga-gets-anime-adaptation-green-lit
This anime will come out during this Fall, and will be produced by studios A-1 Pictures and Satelight. Their other works include Kannagi, Valkyria Chronicles, Guin Saga, Basquash!, Persona 4, Aria the Origination, etc. Quite a good list :)
These works, if you have seen them yet, provide quality animation and are usually shown in high definition, the 1280x720 h264 mkv files, which are my favorite (death to shitty xvid!). Let's hope it'll be a good anime!
Also, this Fall season has more sequel seasons than original animes. We'll be seeing another season of Shakugan no Shana, Queens Blade (boobies), Asura Cryin', a sequel to To Aru Majutsu no Index (To Aru Kagaku no Railgun, dunno what its about), Koihime Musou, Natsu no Arashi, White Album, and Stitch ...
http://www.fansubwiki.com/Who_Subs_What:_FALL_2009
Umineko no Naku Koro Ni 1st episode came out today too (or technically yesterday, since they're a day ahead). Unfortunately, there are no good fansub groups who are doing it >.<
.... yet
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