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[Neuromancer]

Yeah I just finished IBO too.

Conflicted about the ending. Storytelling wise it was well done. You could see the buildup of why Orga, Mika, and McGinnis had to die.

But if you're a viewer who've invested in the main characters, it sucked not seeing the payoff of those guys winning in the end.

Reminded me of Code Geass in how the protagonist had to die for his ideals to be realized.

Depending on which universe you subscribe to Lelouch was revived and is now immortal.

 

[Neuromancer]

That dose of reality was bitter at the end

But it seemed unnecessary for a Gundam show. Yes people die in Gundam but not for nothing .

 

[Neuromancer]

JJBA>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

[Jmare007]

Been out of anime for a couple of months. Will watch Vinland Saga and Dr. Stone eventually but I wanted to binge MHA considering they were doing by far their best arc...

It was good but fukk man, felt really disappointed with it to be honest like every big moment was big, but it never felt as epic as it was reading the manga. Considering how Studio Bones work is, I'm confused at how they weren't able to pull this off as I thought they would.

Am I alone in this or is the general feeling from the people that knew/read the Yakuza arc one of "it was good but I expected more"? @42 Monks @winb83 @twan83 @Mr. Negative

 

[twan83]

Been out of anime for a couple of months. Will watch Vinland Saga and Dr. Stone eventually but I wanted to binge MHA considering they were doing by far their best arc...

It was good but fukk man, felt really disappointing with it to be honest like every big moment was big, but it never felt as epic as it was reading the manga. Considering how Studio Bones work is, I'm confused at how they weren't able to pull this off as I thought they would.

Am I alone in this or is the general feeling from the people that knew/read the Yakuza arc one of "it was good but I expected more"? @42 Monks @winb83 @twan83 @Mr. Negative

I haven't seen it yet since I'm letting it finish but that's what I keep hearing the only thing I saw was the mirio vs overhaul shyt and that had me beyong heated
How they fukk up that important part of the series to one of my fav character
Had no heart it felt like and if that's just by that episode I'm afraid whole arc gonna be the same to me once I watch it
I remember reading this arc in the manga and it being my favorite now I'm scared to watch it but well see

 

[Obreh Winfrey]

it's my favorite genre when done right. and since the shows are usually one cour previews of manga there isn't as much of a time investment.

but i'm gonna have to make an audible to the sports genre after seeing scenes of elfen lied i'd repressed from memory

so its Kuroko no Basket

Props because ain't too many dudes willing to admit that.

 

[Slic Ric]

IBO had some really high points and some devastating dry spells. For weeks you'll be wondering wtf is the point of the earth detachment - then you get some classic shyt like Orga calling up his old rival with a "I just hit you up to let you beg for your life real quick ..... not impressed "

Yea thats a pretty spot on explanation, the dry spells are so dull though

You get so attached to the main guys & their stories you WANTED SO BADLY for all of them to have a happy ending and become "king of mars" or even that fresh start on earth, such a shame how the show ended for them.

 

[42 Monks]

Been out of anime for a couple of months. Will watch Vinland Saga and Dr. Stone eventually but I wanted to binge MHA considering they were doing by far their best arc...

It was good but fukk man, felt really disappointed with it to be honest like every big moment was big, but it never felt as epic as it was reading the manga. Considering how Studio Bones work is, I'm confused at how they weren't able to pull this off as I thought they would.

Am I alone in this or is the general feeling from the people that knew/read the Yakuza arc one of "it was good but I expected more"? @42 Monks @winb83 @twan83 @Mr. Negative

Its the best arc. I don't know what anyone else is talking about. Actual stakes, a real villain that's about something for a change, plenty of fights - this is the arc you read and think 'this is perfect for anime'.

They dropped the ball on everything after the first red riot fight imo. The manga had real ass dread going into that yakuza compound. Like they really had you feeling like some of these kids weren't going to make it. All Might was not coming through that door. Everyone was scared and trying to prove themselves at the same time. All of that atmosphere was gone. And Mirio? They did him dirty in the animation too.

Apparently, Bones split time between this season and the movie - which was garbage outside of the last fight. But that last fight is clearly where the animation budget was focused too.

I think that a lot of people are riding the hype off of that last fight with Deku and Overhaul. And yeah, its an AMAZING sequence. However, their one note takes on everyone being even more hollow than an already dry source material make it, like you said, kinda unsatisfying. The worst part about it all though is that it does not get better. With Attack on Titan, brehs knew that there was gonna be a pay off. Attack on Politics would end, and you'd get some huge, impactful sequences and world building. Characters who were already interesting become more interesting. Backstories fleshed out not just an event, but gave clarity and purpose to the entire world.

MHA just glosses over all that. And people try and defend it by saying its a school anime at heart and that people are growing but that's weak as hell too. The author doesn't even have the patience to draw out more than one conflict between the group at a time. Anything more complicated than "you hurt my feelings when you didn't listen" is chapters upon chapters of looping dialogue.

 

[Jmare007]

Its the best arc. I don't know what anyone else is talking about. Actual stakes, a real villain that's about something for a change, plenty of fights - this is the arc you read and think 'this is perfect for anime'.

They dropped the ball on everything after the first red riot fight imo. The manga had real ass dread going into that yakuza compound. Like they really had you feeling like some of these kids weren't going to make it. All Might was not coming through that door. Everyone was scared and trying to prove themselves at the same time. All of that atmosphere was gone. And Mirio? They did him dirty in the animation too.
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You nailed it. I couldn't put my finger on it but that's it.

 

[intra vires]

Yeah I just finished IBO too.

Conflicted about the ending. Storytelling wise it was well done. You could see the buildup of why Orga, Mika, and McGinnis had to die.

But if you're a viewer who've invested in the main characters, it sucked not seeing the payoff of those guys winning in the end.

Reminded me of Code Geass in how the protagonist had to die for his ideals to be realized.

That's why I loved it.

That dose of reality was bitter at the end

That's why I loved it, lulls and all.

Also, fukk McGillis.

 

[twan83]

You nailed it. I couldn't put my finger on it but that's it.

Ya cosign that's the proper wording from what I gather cuz the other arcs aren't bad but u felt the stakes in this one when u read it
Villain arc does give a certain person more character development and new u know what

 

[ThaEruditious]

I swear there's a Jordan smiley for everything

 

[ThaEruditious]

Hello Kitty is demonic, crushing all those Zaku pilots like that.

 

[ThaEruditious]

Gainax's 'Lights of Sand' Anime Short Streams in Japan
posted on 2020-01-16 10:14 EST by Jennifer Sherman
"World's 1st 4K anime short" debuted in 2017
AbemaTV will begin its exclusive advance streaming of director Hiroyuki Yamaga (The Wings of Honneamise, Mahoromatic - Automatic Maiden) and character designer Yoshiyuki Sadamoto's (Neon Genesis Evangelion, FLCL) "Suna no Akari" ("Lights of Sand") 4K anime short on January 18 at 1:00 a.m. The five-minute "world's first 4K anime short" will stream in standard definition through AbemaTV, and it will be available through the service for six days after its debut.

The short's story centers on a boy who finds something shining in a gloomy desert. It gives him a power of light. Guided by the light, the boy is drawn into the connection between the girl he meets and a new world.

Shōichi Yajima served as executive producer for the short, and Hiroaki Takeuchi (The Animatrix, Showa Monogatari) was the producer. The short utilized a new type of production system with blockchain crowdfunding.

The short premiered at the Content Tokyo event in June 2017, and then screened at the Dai-13-kai Iida no Machi Festival Kōyasai event on November 3, 2019. The anime's main staff attended C3AFA Singapore on November 30 to screen the short in collaboration with Singapore-based blockchain company BlockPunk.

Sources: AbemaTV, The Mainichi Shimbun's Mantan Web, Comic Natalie, C3AFA Singapore's website

 

[IrateMastermind]

Question. I have Hulu already so should I add VRV or Funimation as my stand alone anime service?

edit. Found my answer. Hulu partnered with Funimation. VRV it is.