Gulliver Boy looks really fun (if very, very goofy and '90s, but that's part of the charm) but only nine out of fifty episodes seem to be fansubbed in English. If anyone can find me the whole thing, I would be extremely grateful.
Why must I hit brick walls with things like this? =~=
... Ooh, that looks aesthetically pleasing in a way I find difficult to articulate, and thus will save for later (possibly tomorrow). So thanks for bringing it to my attention.
this is kind of random but i really like that the leads in www.working have no chemistry whatsoever. in the OP they're all blushing and shit but in the actual show they just kind of vacillate between friendly coworkers and mildly antipathic coworkers. more neutral for the neutral god
This has continued to incredible heights
She told me to think more about your feelings or whatever
Also, on episode 5 of Hitagi End and it's definitely my favorite arc so far. Having Kaiki as the focus character is probably the best thing that's happened so far.
Relatedly, i tried wasting my crunchyroll subscription by watching nisekoi, and i was like "wow, this looks like monogatari minus the word cuts" and then i check the director and go figure
Also, on episode 5 of Hitagi End and it's definitely my favorite arc so far. Having Kaiki as the focus character is probably the best thing that's happened so far.
Relatedly, i tried wasting my crunchyroll subscription by watching nisekoi, and i was like "wow, this looks like monogatari minus the word cuts" and then i check the director and go figure
He's basically SHAFT's house director now and most of their regular staff are his protégés, so it's natural that their big shows are going to look very Shinbo even when Shinbo himself is mainly in a quality control position.
(Some notable Shinbo acolytes: The series composer for Flying Witch and the guy who directs basically every non-YKA Silverlink show.)
I've received the impression that the plot of Nisekoi is pretty bad but the direction is good. Apparently Shinbo shares composition credits on it with Fuyashi Tou, who also has scripted or co-scripted all of the Guitary series thus far, and the subsidiary director (Naoyuki Tatsuwa) served the same role on Katte ni Kaizou, which is another* Koji Kumeta adaptation and is apparently pretty all right.
*(Kumeta is not responsible for Nisekoi, to be clear.)
It's kind of sad, the things I liked the most weren't really the direction the show wanted to go in, or at least not as much, like on... any level? Take the whales for example, which had a seriously legit introduction that actually gave me goosebumps a little. But the whole, well, exaggerated anime stylings of it all really brought it down from (trying to be, least for me) psychologically imposing to (neat) action setpieces. And the terror Subaru faced during the "Who is Rem?" segments which, though it was a good while so I'm not entirely clear on why, really didn't work for me and felt... not half-baked, but not all there because Subaru is Subaru is Subaru.
I've received the impression that the plot of Nisekoi is pretty bad but the direction is good. Apparently Shinbo shares composition credits on it with Fuyashi Tou, who also has scripted or co-scripted all of the Guitary series thus far, and the subsidiary director (Naoyuki Tatsuwa) served the same role on Katte ni Kaizou, which is another* Koji Kumeta adaptation and is apparently pretty all right.
*(Kumeta is not responsible for Nisekoi, to be clear.)
I wouldn't necessarily call it bad, but it's definitely not great. Pretty run of the mill romance with a few good moments.
Finished episode 5 of Hitagi End. Knew that was gonna happen, but it was still good.
The staff also stated [Spoilers, highlight to read: Lelouch himself from the previous anime, and not an alternate dimension version or clone, will be in the new project.]
I'm so hype (yes the spoiler is exactly what you'd expect, I just wanted to copy their formatting).
More of that Choujuu-giga adaptation I have yet to get around to! And more Rakugo Shinjuu, which I also need to get around to! And that one show everyone else is probably hype about! 0w0
Buuuuut pretty much nothing else of interest. Except the last Kizumonogatari movie. That's a pretty big deal. And a new Lupin thing. But those aren't serial affairs, technically.
More of that Choujuu-giga adaptation I have yet to get around to! And more Rakugo Shinjuu, which I also need to get around to! And that one show everyone else is probably hype about! 0w0
Buuuuut pretty much nothing else of interest. Except the last Kizumonogatari movie. That's a pretty big deal. And a new Lupin thing. But those aren't serial affairs, technically.
That Lupin is apparently a sorta-sequel to The Gravestone of Daisuke Jigen, which in turn is a sorta-sequel to The Woman Called Fujiko Mine.
Those films aren't super-high on my priority list because Sayo Yamamoto isn't involved, but Lupin stuff tends to retain a high standard of quality, so...
(Also, I'm all-in on LWA, but I think that almost goes without saying.)
Will watch: LWA, Konosuba S2, Idol Jihen (sticking around is potentially questionable but I do like my aidoru girls), Kuzu no Honaki, Demi-chan (sticking around is more questionable), ACCA (same).
Might check out: Fuuka, Youjo Senki (depends on how the off-putting art style looks animated, and other stuff), Maid Dragon.
Related to stuff I like but can't or won't bother just yet: Oso-san OVA (I enjoy the series enough but not that much), Galko-chan (same), Kizu III (behind), Rakugo Shinjuu (haven't started), Akatsuki no Yona OVA (haven't started), Kubikiri Cycle (same).
All-in-all, it looks like a far less busy season for me, not that I mind that.
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Okay, I'm only one episode into Hitagi End and It might already be my new favorite guitary arc.
Why must I hit brick walls with things like this? =~=
She told me to think more about your feelings or whatever
Also, on episode 5 of Hitagi End and it's definitely my favorite arc so far. Having Kaiki as the focus character is probably the best thing that's happened so far.
Relatedly, i tried wasting my crunchyroll subscription by watching nisekoi, and i was like "wow, this looks like monogatari minus the word cuts" and then i check the director and go figure
(Some notable Shinbo acolytes: The series composer for Flying Witch and the guy who directs basically every non-YKA Silverlink show.)
Oh, here's a closeup of part of someone's face that's animated instead of still
Here's some crazy ass architecture
This is so bright
*(Kumeta is not responsible for Nisekoi, to be clear.)
Finished episode 5 of Hitagi End. Knew that was gonna happen, but it was still good.
"First, about punching the manager...He's got a glass jaw."
Not much else to say about that.
...I should start Owarimonogatari.
On that note, I'm kinda wondering why Trigger hasn't tried to buy the TTGL and P&S IPs from Gainax.
masamune revenge is kind of a funny comic. as is fuuka, demi-chan, maid dragon (maybe they toned down the boobs a little), and a bit more galko
but who gives a shit about any of that. LWA, baby
Buuuuut pretty much nothing else of interest. Except the last Kizumonogatari movie. That's a pretty big deal. And a new Lupin thing. But those aren't serial affairs, technically.