[Official] Anime/Manga Thread

[RadishTM Veteran]

I finished Angel Beats! and I have to say that the last episode was really emotional to watch :cry:

Loved the superb animation by Key/P.A. Works and the dark comedy with the various characters was great (they all rocked with their quirky personalities, particularly Kanade/Naoi/TK and Yui :p ), the slow-motion rocket chair episode was my favourite :yes: :laugh:

Don't know if it was just me but I saw some elements from "The Matrix Reloaded" scattered over, first when Guild was shown underground with all the machinery (Zion) earlier in the series and when Yurippe finds the 2nd computer room in the 12th episode, that was kinda set up like the Architect/Neo scene about what choices/sacrifices one has to make.

Odd no doubt but it really is a brilliant anime using purgatory as a plot device (Y)

Oh and not really feeling the new race queen for the EVA team :/ I thought Mari was meant to be European? Still, Noa Mizutani rocks as Rei :happy:

[shakey]

Started watching High School Of The Dead. Not bad, and the zombie action is pretty cool.

New bleach was great. The manga was shocking, and I really liked it. The vizards showing up in the anime was great as well.

Naruto was awesome. The manga is giving a great view of past events, and the anime was well done. Next week will be a double episode :)

[+Anarkii Subscriber²]

Started watching High School Of The Dead. Not bad, and the zombie action is pretty cool.

Ive been watching this myself, it's pretty good, although it seems fascinated with 'jiggling'. Still, quite an awesome anime.

[rustix]

Naruto was awesome. The manga is giving a great view of past events, and the anime was well done. Next week will be a double episode :)

Are you sure about this? It'd be great if it was. It's been quite a while since the last double-episode Naruto.

[Jamushroom Veteran]

I finished Angel Beats! and I have to say that the last episode was really emotional to watch :cry:

Loved the superb animation by Key/P.A. Works and the dark comedy with the various characters was great (they all rocked with their quirky personalities, particularly Kanade/Naoi/TK and Yui :p ), the slow-motion rocket chair episode was my favourite :yes: :laugh:

Don't know if it was just me but I saw some elements from "The Matrix Reloaded" scattered over, first when Guild was shown underground with all the machinery (Zion) earlier in the series and when Yurippe finds the 2nd computer room in the 12th episode, that was kinda set up like the Architect/Neo scene about what choices/sacrifices one has to make.

Odd no doubt but it really is a brilliant anime using purgatory as a plot device (Y)

Oh and not really feeling the new race queen for the EVA team :/ I thought Mari was meant to be European? Still, Noa Mizutani rocks as Rei :happy:

Asuka is also supposed to be European. She came from Germany after all. You're right about Rei though :p

Talking about Angel Beats!. I should be finishing that in the next couple of days :p So far I've only seen episode 1 :blush:

[Berserk87]

Just finished watching "Baccano!".

I wouldn't say its the best anime ever, but I still gave it a 10 because its so good.

If you haven't watched it, go watch it.

Lots of action and pretty funny as well.

Only one thing that I was hoping was wrapped up in the end...

edit: apparently there is 3 more episodes...

[SidVicious]

I finished Angel Beats! and I have to say that the last episode was really emotional to watch :cry:

Loved the superb animation by Key/P.A. Works and the dark comedy with the various characters was great (they all rocked with their quirky personalities, particularly Kanade/Naoi/TK and Yui :p ), the slow-motion rocket chair episode was my favourite :yes: :laugh:

Don't know if it was just me but I saw some elements from "The Matrix Reloaded" scattered over, first when Guild was shown underground with all the machinery (Zion) earlier in the series and when Yurippe finds the 2nd computer room in the 12th episode, that was kinda set up like the Architect/Neo scene about what choices/sacrifices one has to make.

Odd no doubt but it really is a brilliant anime using purgatory as a plot device (Y)

Oh and not really feeling the new race queen for the EVA team :/ I thought Mari was meant to be European? Still, Noa Mizutani rocks as Rei :happy:

There will be an extra episode in the last DVD/Blu-Ray. :)

[Jamushroom Veteran]

@Berserk87: Yup, episode 14, 15 and 16. Episode 14 introduces a new character named Graham Specter. He's pretty awesome with his huge wrench :p

And no perverts, don't get the wrong idea here :hmmm: :rofl:

[RadishTM Veteran]

Asuka is also supposed to be European. She came from Germany after all. You're right about Rei though :p

Oh I know about Asuka, I think it's more of the fact that Mari speaks English in the film :p

Rei <3

@SidVicious - That's great to hear but sucks to wait for it to arrive :(

[Cha0sDragon14]

I finished Angel Beats! and I have to say that the last episode was really emotional to watch :cry:

Loved the superb animation by Key/P.A. Works and the dark comedy with the various characters was great (they all rocked with their quirky personalities, particularly Kanade/Naoi/TK and Yui :p ), the slow-motion rocket chair episode was my favourite :yes: :laugh:

Don't know if it was just me but I saw some elements from "The Matrix Reloaded" scattered over, first when Guild was shown underground with all the machinery (Zion) earlier in the series and when Yurippe finds the 2nd computer room in the 12th episode, that was kinda set up like the Architect/Neo scene about what choices/sacrifices one has to make.

Odd no doubt but it really is a brilliant anime using purgatory as a plot device (Y)

Oh and not really feeling the new race queen for the EVA team :/ I thought Mari was meant to be European? Still, Noa Mizutani rocks as Rei :happy:

My friend and I call that guy "The Architect" simply because he had no other name and he reminded us so much of that guy from the Matrix. :laugh:

[SidVicious]

Amagami SS ep.3 was awesome. :p

[HilariousNinja]

Just finished watching "Baccano!".

I wouldn't say its the best anime ever, but I still gave it a 10 because its so good.

If you haven't watched it, go watch it.

Lots of action and pretty funny as well.

Only one thing that I was hoping was wrapped up in the end...

edit: apparently there is 3 more episodes...

Yup, watch em. They should tie up most loose ends afaik. I pretty much gave it a 10 for the same reason. They couldn't of made it much better than it was.

[RadishTM Veteran]

My friend and I call that guy "The Architect" simply because he had no other name and he reminded us so much of that guy from the Matrix. :laugh:

:rofl:

I loved the song at the end with Hinata and Yui, just beautiful (Y)

[LittleNeutrino Veteran]

Anyone else looking forward to episode 2 of Gundam Unicorn?

[Jamushroom Veteran]

^I'm definitely looking forward to it. Rewatched episode 1 in 1080p several weeks ago :)

[Matrix XII]

Started watching High School Of The Dead. Not bad, and the zombie action is pretty cool.

New bleach was great. The manga was shocking, and I really liked it. The vizards showing up in the anime was great as well.

Naruto was awesome. The manga is giving a great view of past events, and the anime was well done. Next week will be a double episode :)

Oh that's good news! Wasn't someone here saying it was horrible? Can't remember, but the show looked quite interesting.

I started Yu Yu Hakusho but the version I had was English dubbed, and I absolutely cannot watch English dubbed anime, it just doesn't sound right (save for Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle etc) so I decided I would start Hunter X Hunter and I LOVE it! Adventure anime with a long rigorous exam, that was great :) I'm already on episode 30, but it really surprised me how much I liked it.

[rustix]

Anyone else looking forward to episode 2 of Gundam Unicorn?

I am :woot: Do you when the 2nd episode is due?

[Jamushroom Veteran]

^Autumn his year ;)

[deletedxyz]

I started Yu Yu Hakusho but the version I had was English dubbed, and I absolutely cannot watch English dubbed anime, it just doesn't sound right (save for Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle etc) so I decided I would start Hunter X Hunter and I LOVE it! Adventure anime with a long rigorous exam, that was great :) I'm already on episode 30, but it really surprised me how much I liked it.

You're going to love Yu Yu Hakusho. The mangaka essentially tried to cash in by recycling all the characters and mixing them all up and made Hunter x Hunter (which I think is absolutely average at best). Make sure you check out Hajime no Ippo too.

By the way, you need to get a hold of some decent sites. It's incredibly easy to find anything anime on the interwebs whether it is licensed or not.

[Neo003]

Did anyone saw Cat Shlt One today.

[Azusa]

mitsudomoe is the best damned thing i have seen in years.

[RadishTM Veteran]

mitsudomoe is the best damned thing i have seen in years.

I had an inkling that it would be right up your alley.

[Matrix XII]

You're going to love Yu Yu Hakusho. The mangaka essentially tried to cash in by recycling all the characters and mixing them all up and made Hunter x Hunter (which I think is absolutely average at best). Make sure you check out Hajime no Ippo too.

By the way, you need to get a hold of some decent sites. It's incredibly easy to find anything anime on the interwebs whether it is licensed or not.

Yeah I'll have to make sure I watch yu yu hakusho at some point. I just use animenewsnetwork.com for my anime source, as well as anime-access.

If you thought that Hunter x hunter was average I can't wait to watch yu yu.. :p

Also I downloaded last exile, what do you think about that show?

[deletedxyz]

If you thought that Hunter x hunter was average I can't wait to watch yu yu.. :p

Also I downloaded last exile, what do you think about that show?

I strongly recommend learning how to use torrents...

I love YYH because its characters all match up to be a great team and I love the cute, assertive Keiko. She's essentially the person keeping the hot headed delinquent in check.

Last Exile was a great showcase of Steampunk anime. However, its plot isn't as satisfying as I thought it would be. However, I am a harsh critic so you have to add some points to anything I downgrade. If you enjoyed Eureka Seven, you'll love Last Exile. Brother and sister strive to find their place in society as they pilot a steam powered flyer to be one of the best teams in the sky (and then throw in some weird high altitude, elite society who look at anything below them as peasants).

I had an inkling that it would be right up your alley.

:laugh: No surprises there. Japanese animation really loves its lolicon fanbase. >_>

Did anyone saw Cat Shlt One today.

It's a show about the Iranian hostage crisis with rabbits. RABBITS! You're going to be watching Hamtaro remixed into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Place your standards higher.

[rustix]

^Autumn his year ;)

Sweet! Can't wait for it :laugh:

mitsudomoe is the best damned thing i have seen in years.

I had an inkling that it would be right up your alley.

LOL! Same here. But still, it is an entertaining series :rofl: