What anime are you watching or manga are you reading?

Links234 · 19-10-2014 1:03am

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

I haven't but I take it comes links approved ?

One of the best anime shows ever, trust me on that. Watch it subtitled, or you'll seriously miss out on some incredible voice acting, I've seen clips of it dubbed and it's just hideous. It starts a bit slow and takes a bit to get into, but stick with it and you'll have one of the most enjoyable shows out there

jamescd · 19-10-2014 10:37pm

Some good shows on this season. Really liking Parasyte and Rage of Bahamut. Also it's nice to have The Seven Deadly Sins fill the hole left by Hunter x Hunter. And of course a new series of Fate/Stay Night. What more can ya ask for

BlitzKrieg · 20-10-2014 1:25am

Links234 wrote: »

One of the best anime shows ever, trust me on that. Watch it subtitled, or you'll seriously miss out on some incredible voice acting, I've seen clips of it dubbed and it's just hideous. It starts a bit slow and takes a bit to get into, but stick with it and you'll have one of the most enjoyable shows out there

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImhfIv5NSqY

this all you need to sell stein gate's

pity the ova wasnt that great.

J. Marston · 20-10-2014 1:49am

Only got into anime very recently with Attack On Titan, brilliant show.

Was browsing through US Netflix and found Sword Art Online. The basic plot got me interested straight away and it started off great but it seems to have got stuck in the

Kirito/Asuna lovey dovey stuff

for about 4 or 5 episodes now so I've dropped that for a while and moved on to Fullmetal Alchemist, about 20 episodes in and I'm loving it.

Gunmonkey · 20-10-2014 10:56am

Watched the first 2 episodes of Psycho-Pass 2, god damn I missed this show. Massive tragedy the original series never got the recognition at the scale of Attack on Titan or Kill la Kill.

jamescd · 20-10-2014 11:01am

J. Marston wrote: »

Only got into anime very recently with Attack On Titan, brilliant show.

Was browsing through US Netflix and found Sword Art Online. The basic plot got me interested straight away and it started off great but it seems to have got stuck in the
Kirito/Asuna lovey dovey stuff
for about 4 or 5 episodes now so I've dropped that for a while and moved on to Fullmetal Alchemist, about 20 episodes in and I'm loving it.

If Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is on there, you should watch that too. Brotherhood follows the manga from beginning to end so I find it the better one out of the two. Both are great shows though so watch both if you can.

Hesthea · 21-10-2014 7:36pm

Finishing watching Tokyo Ghoul and loving it

sniper_samurai · 21-10-2014 8:03pm

Hesthea wrote: »

Finishing watching Tokyo Ghoul and loving it

Yeah, it was good will be watching S2 in January

Hesthea · 22-10-2014 5:40pm

sniper_samurai wrote: »

Yeah, it was good will be watching S2 in January

Lets hope it is as amazing as this one.

Lately, i seem to not be able to watch anything until its end. Is it my impression or is it losing its spark?

PopePalpatine · 22-10-2014 9:18pm

Why haven't I started JoJo's Bizarre Adventure sooner? It's awesome!

mrkite77 · 23-10-2014 5:44am

Currently watching In Search of the Lost Future. It's very odd. Starts out as a simple SOL show, then boom, there's time travel, ghosts, aliens, and mysterious devices.

Hesthea · 25-10-2014 10:18am

mrkite77 wrote: »

Currently watching In Search of the Lost Future. It's very odd. Starts out as a simple SOL show, then boom, there's time travel, ghosts, aliens, and mysterious devices.

Have to check that one then XD

Sephiroth_dude · 05-11-2014 8:22pm

I was watching freezing but stopped midway through 2nd season as I got bored so now I'm watching magi.

Hesthea · 15-11-2014 12:39pm

And i'm still reading Skip Beat... it would have been nice if they made more seasons out of it.

Dan_Solo · 15-11-2014 12:43pm

I'm at ep 20 of Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. I had already watched FMA and TBH I was hoping FMAB would be much different and more adult, but the storyline isn't all that different and there's no end of jokey bits.
Resreving judgement until the end, but I won't be voting it best series ever like many have.

Links234 · 15-11-2014 5:58pm

Dan_Solo wrote: »

I'm at ep 20 of Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. I had already watched FMA and TBH I was hoping FMAB would be much different and more adult, but the storyline isn't all that different and there's no end of jokey bits.
Resreving judgement until the end, but I won't be voting it best series ever like many have.

The thing is, the first adaptation of Fullmetal Alchemist was made while the manga was still being written, so it got to a certain point where they basically had to make up their own plot for the rest of the show. If you've already watched the original FMA, then you're going to find the earlier episodes a bit boring because they cover the same plot, and to be quite honest FMA:B kinda rushed through those episodes. But on the whole, the plot is quite different indeed, and it's generally considered top-tier anime because it's a faithful adaptation that has an amazingly cohesive plot and a fantastic ending.

A lot of people would say that the first FMA actually did a better job with the earlier episodes (and was a bit darker too), until the point where it just became fanfiction, but that on the whole FMA:B is the better show. Stick with it, and you'll get why it's so highly regarded.

Sephiroth_dude · 15-11-2014 10:29pm

I thought fmab was far far superior to the original series too.

Onto season 2 of magi, really enjoyed season 1, season 2 is subbed though

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sniper_samurai · 15-11-2014 10:35pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

I thought fmab was far far superior to the original series too.

Onto season 2 of magi, really enjoyed season 1, season 2 is subbed though .

I agree, except for the rush job on the start and the pointless filler episode that opened the series. They ended up skipping the

Youswell coalmine

because of it, which is semi important as it introduces a character that turns up again later whose motives are kind of lost without it.

Links234 · 15-11-2014 10:51pm

sniper_samurai wrote: »

I agree, except for the rush job on the start and the pointless filler episode that opened the series. They ended up skipping the
Youswell coalmine
because of it, which is semi important as it introduces a character that turns up again later whose motives are kind of lost without it.

They did a flashback scene for that, but yeah, not quite the same.

Tar.Aldarion · 20-11-2014 9:05pm

hmm i have no idea which FMA I watched, time to find out. Same as when i realised I hadnt seen hellsing ultimate.

IHeartYuki · 20-11-2014 11:20pm

So I watched Zero No Tsukaima last week. Really enjoyed it so then I finished Zero No Tsukaima: Futatsuki No Kishi and laughed through that. I'm halfway through Zero No Tsukaima: Princess No Rondo now and I'm liking that too although there seems to be less plot this season. I don't know why I put this off but if you haven't seen it and like a laugh with your Fantasy stories I recommend it.

golodge · 02-12-2014 10:43pm

Currently I watch Psychic detective Yakumo, Noragami, Accel world and finished Kuro****suji: Book of Circus.

Sephiroth_dude · 02-01-2015 8:57pm

Watching A Certain Magic Index

ShawC5 · 05-01-2015 10:57am

Anyone remember Rainbow Brite?

Tar.Aldarion · 05-01-2015 3:34pm

Starting soul eater, maybe a bit more log horizon to give it another try.

Sephiroth_dude · 05-01-2015 5:29pm

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Starting soul eater, maybe a bit more log horizon to give it another try.

Ahhh soul eater, I loved that show.

IHeartYuki · 05-01-2015 7:31pm

Just started Kamisama Hajimema****a Series 2 today. It's still making me smile, especially the "Ojisan-Obasan-Ojisan" (guy-lady-guy) Wind God.

The new anime season looks pretty interesting. I'm looking forward to the following shows:

Aldnoah Zero Season 2
Ansatsu Kyou****su
Dog Days Season 3
Durarara!!x2 Shou
Tokyo Ghoul V-R

Mathrew · 07-01-2015 3:18am

My brother used to watch Hunter x hunter and fairytail, I think those are awesome anime.

AzN · 11-01-2015 1:29am

Trying to catch up on Jojo's Bizzare Adventure. Also rewatching Durarara because it's been two years since I saw the bloody thing.

sniper_samurai · 11-01-2015 3:22am

AzN wrote: »

Trying to catch up on Jojo's Bizzare Adventure. Also rewatching Durarara because it's been two years since I saw the bloody thing.

They're the only two series of the new season that I have started watching. Might check out Assassination Classroom as well.

Sephiroth_dude · 12-01-2015 3:44am

Watching knights of sidonia, good so far!

BlitzKrieg · 12-01-2015 6:40am

New season stuff is mixed watching all of the first episodes of the new stuff but dropping any boring or crap ones. So far the new yatterman series and rolling girls are the best new stuff, assassination classroom was ok Maou no testament is icky and world break was just dreadful

Still a few more to watch and I'm happy for Tokyo ghoul and aldnoah zero's return

Rolling girls I feel might be the breakout of the new series, very pretty with a strong visual flair but a story that will balance a road movie & Ott actin series into 1.

BlitzKrieg · 16-01-2015 6:00am

IHeartYuki wrote: »

Just started Kamisama Hajimema****a Series 2 today. It's still making me smile, especially the "Ojisan-Obasan-Ojisan" (guy-lady-guy) Wind God.

The new anime season looks pretty interesting. I'm looking forward to the following shows:

Aldnoah Zero Season 2
Ansatsu Kyou****su
Dog Days Season 3
Durarara!!x2 Shou
Tokyo Ghoul V-R

Having never seen dog days 1 or 2 I binged watched them over the week

Christ they are the most harmless shows I've ever seen. It's not that nothing happens it's just harmless fun with no drama. Especially the 2nd season. At least the first tried briefly.

Not terrible but not great either. At least season 3 seems to be making an effort

Mathrew · 19-01-2015 6:57am

i've been starting to hook reading Parallel, i love the story so far

Links234 · 20-01-2015 7:58pm

Started watching From The New World.

3 episodes in and all I can think is "This is why I love anime!"

Numina · 20-01-2015 9:25pm

Back on Hunter x Hunter bandwagon after giving it a rest for a few months when I was just starting the Chimera Ant arc. I must say there's a surprising lack of ants. Other than that, I have a hankering to watch all the Ghibli movies because I know I'm missing out on some great movies.

BlitzKrieg · 20-01-2015 10:16pm

Well I've been put in my place on the whole dont judge a book by its cover.

"Wrath of bahamut: Genesis" is downright fantastic and one of the best I've seen in ages.

Really likeable characters with a proper swashbuckling feel to its fantasy, its like an anime princess bride with dragons with its characters, call backs and humour.

And when it aired I passed over it because it was described as "Based on the online card game by Cygames."

Which made me think it was going to be full of stupid ways to tie the card game back to events.

Seriously check out the first 2-3 episodes. Its excellent.

Tar.Aldarion · 26-01-2015 12:16am

I've started knights of sidonia and really like it, I'll be finished it in no time.

Sephiroth_dude · 26-01-2015 9:58am

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

I've started knights of sidonia and really like it, I'll be finished it in no time.

Ya its really good, Im nearly finished it.

Tar.Aldarion · 26-01-2015 11:00am

Nearly finished now too

cherryghost · 30-01-2015 5:20pm

Pyscho Pass 2, just finished. Bit of a disappointment since the first was amazing, it had a lot to live up to.

Watching Agame ga Kill now. I started last year but didn't impress me. Apparently it gets much better 1/4 into the show so I guess this time I'll stick with it.

sniper_samurai · 30-01-2015 5:29pm

cherryghost wrote: »

Pyscho Pass 2, just finished. Bit of a disappointment since the first was amazing, it had a lot to live up to.

Watching Agame ga Kill now. I started last year but didn't impress me. Apparently it gets much better 1/4 into the show so I guess this time I'll stick with it.

Yeah, Psycho-Pass 2 is terrible.

They misinterpreted Sybyl pretty badly, the story went nowhere not to mention

Togane would have been gibbed instead of captured and made an enforcer and Sybyl revoking Tsugimoris detective privileges for nothing but doesn't do so with Shisui despite multiple instances of her ID being used at once

Tar.Aldarion · 30-01-2015 5:30pm

I'm watching pycho pass atm, sounds like 2 wont be enjoyable nooo

PopePalpatine · 30-01-2015 6:15pm

I haven't really watched much from the past two years.

Links234 · 30-01-2015 6:28pm

PopePalpatine wrote: »

I haven't really watched much from the past two years.

Welcome to the club

Sephiroth_dude · 30-01-2015 6:32pm

sniper_samurai wrote: »

Yeah, Psycho-Pass 2 is terrible.

They misinterpreted Sybyl pretty badly, the story went nowhere not to mention
Togane would have been gibbed instead of captured and made an enforcer and Sybyl revoking Tsugimoris detective privileges for nothing but doesn't do so with Shisui despite multiple instances of her ID being used at once

cherryghost wrote: »

Pyscho Pass 2, just finished. Bit of a disappointment since the first was amazing, it had a lot to live up to.

Watching Agame ga Kill now. I started last year but didn't impress me. Apparently it gets much better 1/4 into the show so I guess this time I'll stick with it.

Very disappointed to hear Pyscho Pass 2 isnt any good.

PopePalpatine wrote: »

I haven't really watched much from the past two years.

Nor have I ;D

Konata · 30-01-2015 6:42pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Very disappointed to hear Pyscho Pass 2 isnt any good.

I wouldn't say it isn't any good. It's a lot better than most of the other stuff churned out every season. But in comparison to the first series, it's definitely a step down. I believe there's more hope for the film though!

cherryghost · 30-01-2015 6:51pm

Konata wrote: »

I wouldn't say it isn't any good. It's a lot better than most of the other stuff churned out every season. But in comparison to the first series, it's definitely a step down. I believe there's more hope for the film though!

+1

I never said it was bad, just not as good as S1. If you enjoyed S1 you'll more than likely enjoy S2, just not to the same degree.

Sephiroth_dude · 30-01-2015 7:05pm

Konata wrote: »

I wouldn't say it isn't any good. It's a lot better than most of the other stuff churned out every season. But in comparison to the first series, it's definitely a step down. I believe there's more hope for the film though!

cherryghost wrote: »

+1

I never said it was bad, just not as good as S1. If you enjoyed S1 you'll more than likely enjoy S2, just not to the same degree.

Ah ok, I'll give it a look so.

About to watch the last episode of knights of sidonia! looking forward to season 2

BlitzKrieg · 06-02-2015 7:53am

Just finished samurai flamenco.

Good first third

Middle starts strong and quickly spoils and is too long

Last few episodes would be amazing if they were not crammed in after the overlong middle

Animation is very ropey in some episodes especially in the middle but I liked the characters and the sense of humour overall I'd say give the first 5-7 episodes a watch if you find yourself struggling after that skip to somewhere around 18/19 til he end.

What anime are you watching or manga are you reading?

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