Chat/general discussion thread?

sniper_samurai · 04-03-2020 1:45am

Cotts72 wrote: »

The problem I have now is I'm fully up to date and much like my hero academia at present I'm watching weekly. Filler type episodes will disappoint me!

The promised never land is a great show, can't wait for that to come back

I can see Black Clover going into filler hell if it doesn't end at the end of this season. They blew through the end of the last arc and are now less than 20 chapters behind the manga.

ShaneU · 10-03-2020 2:05am

Started watching Jojo's Bizarre Adventure on netflix for the first time, absolute madness

Only other anime I've seen is Dragonball (all of it!) and Evangelion

Anything else similar to these?

hellsing101 · 10-03-2020 9:31am

ShaneU wrote: »

Started watching Jojo's Bizarre Adventure on netflix for the first time, absolute madness

Only other anime I've seen is Dragonball (all of it!) and Evangelion

Anything else similar to these?

JoJo is brilliant, there are multiple seasons of JoJo not on Netflix which are better than parts 1 and 2 such as Stardust Crusaders, Diamond is Unbreakable and Golden Wind which is currently ongoing in dub form.

If you want something that is action packed and over the top similar to JoJo that is also on Netflix then try Baki and Kengan Ashura, both very good "fighting" anime. If you want something with a bit of comedy then Space Dandy and Disastrous life of Saiki K are good anime you can find on Netflix.

Sieghardt · 10-03-2020 5:04pm

Seconding Space Dandy, really great show, the first couple of episodes arent great but stick with it and it becomes amazing

You'd probably also like Seven Deadly Sins, Attack on Titan, Iron Blooded Orphans, Black Lagoon and Akame ga Kill

Evade · 11-03-2020 2:29am

I'll have Amazon Prime for another few weeks. I've already watched RE:Creators and Happy Sugar Life and I plan on watching Wotakoi, After the Rain, Inuyashiki, and Vinland Saga. Is there anything else worth watching on it?

sniper_samurai · 11-03-2020 2:46am

Evade wrote: »

I'll have Amazon Prime for another few weeks. I've already watched RE:Creators and Happy Sugar Life and I plan on watching Wotakoi, After the Rain, Inuyashiki, and Vinland Saga. Is there anything else worth watching on it?

Blade of the Immortal, Psycho-Pass season 3.

hellsing101 · 11-03-2020 9:49am

Evade wrote: »

I'll have Amazon Prime for another few weeks. I've already watched RE:Creators and Happy Sugar Life and I plan on watching Wotakoi, After the Rain, Inuyashiki, and Vinland Saga. Is there anything else worth watching on it?

The Project Itoh films are a good watch, Genocidal Organ, Harmony and Empire of Corpses. They are based of books by the author Project Itoh, he was good friends with Hideo Kojima and wrote some tie-in novel for MGS4 so you can really get that vibe from Genocidal Organ and Harmony. Empire of Corpses is a loose retelling of Frankenstein.

Gunmonkey · 11-03-2020 4:42pm

Evade wrote: »

I'll have Amazon Prime for another few weeks. I've already watched RE:Creators and Happy Sugar Life and I plan on watching Wotakoi, After the Rain, Inuyashiki, and Vinland Saga. Is there anything else worth watching on it?

Could give Dororo a spin. Or if you dont mind crude humour, Grand Blue.

Potential-Monke · 15-03-2020 2:17pm

Just started the Fate/ series, and followed an article telling me to watch Fate/Zero first. Ufotable production, and you can tell. While not at Demon Slayer levels, it's finely crafted. Story seems a bit all over the place, and some characters are too alike that I keep mixing them up (priest dude and dude that looks like the priest but isn't!). Will stick with it though, keeping me tied over for now.

Evade · 15-03-2020 2:22pm

Potential-Monke wrote: »

Just started the Fate/ series, and followed an article telling me to watch Fate/Zero first. Ufotable production, and you can tell. While not at Demon Slayer levels, it's finely crafted. Story seems a bit all over the place, and some characters are too alike that I keep mixing them up (priest dude and dude that looks like the priest but isn't!). Will stick with it though, keeping me tied over for now.

Watching Zero first is a bit like watching the Star Wars prequels first. I'd start with Unlimited Blade Works.

sniper_samurai · 15-03-2020 3:09pm

Evade wrote: »

Watching Zero first is a bit like watching the Star Wars prequels first. I'd start with Unlimited Blade Works.

Or failing that the Saber route from 2006, though that has the usual Studio Deen quality and this meme.

Potential-Monke · 15-03-2020 5:51pm

Evade wrote: »

Watching Zero first is a bit like watching the Star Wars prequels first. I'd start with Unlimited Blade Works.

Damnit! I'm invested in it now, on like episode 6 or something. Stupid internet being wrong again. Do we have a definite list, or just watch them in order of when they were released?

Evade · 15-03-2020 5:57pm

It's not a major thing, a few characters will be recognisable before their reveal in the other series and I think Zero doesn't do as good of a job explaining the Grail War thing. Release order is probably the best. Also, Saber of Red is best saber.

The Konosuba movie is coming to Crunchyroll on the 25th. I'm looking forward to seeing it again.

sniper_samurai · 15-03-2020 6:16pm

Evade wrote: »

It's not a major thing, a few characters will be recognisable before their reveal in the other series and I think Zero doesn't do as good of a job explaining the Grail War thing. Release order is probably the best. Also, Saber of Red is best saber.

The Konosuba movie is coming to Crunchyroll on the 25th. I'm looking forward to seeing it again.

The dub goes up next month and Anime Limited are releasing season 1 on Blu-ray in q3.

job seeker · 18-03-2020 1:43am

Hi all, I am new to the whole anime scene, can any one recommend some good films/series I have watched spirited away and I really enjoyed it! appreciate it! Thanks..

Evade · 18-03-2020 10:09am

I'm going to assume you have Netflix since you watched Spirited Away.

Anohana
Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon
Akame ga Kill
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

hellsing101 · 18-03-2020 10:48am

Possibly all of the the Ghibli films on Netflix.
The Cat Returns
Porco Rosso
Princess Mononoke etc
Just search for Ghibli on Netflix and they will come up, cant go wrong with any of them really.

sniper_samurai · 18-03-2020 12:51pm

Seems the rest of Bleach has been green lit for an anime, as has the one shot spin off Burn the Witch.

job seeker · 18-03-2020 7:55pm

Evade wrote: »

I'm going to assume you have Netflix since you watched Spirited Away.
Anohana

Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon

Akame ga Kill

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

Yes indeed! it was on Netflix!

hellsing101 wrote: »

Possibly all of the the Ghibli films on Netflix.
The Cat Returns
Porco Rosso
Princess Mononoke etc
Just search for Ghibli on Netflix and they will come up, cant go wrong with any of them really.

Cheers folks, appreciate the suggestions!

Evade · 18-03-2020 7:57pm

job seeker wrote: »

Yes indeed! it was on Netflix!

Cheers folks, appreciate the suggestions!

I can't believe I forgot to recommend one of my favourite anime movies, a Silent Voice.

Potential-Monke · 20-03-2020 12:28am

sniper_samurai wrote: »

Seems the rest of Bleach has been green lit for an anime, as has the one shot spin off Burn the Witch.

I thought Bleach was done! Pretty sure I Googled after finishing it last year and that's the impression I was left with. Excellent news! Really enjoyed Bleach, great characters.

CastorTroy · 23-03-2020 6:30pm

It was done. The manga was still ongoing but they ended differently than what happened in the manga at that point.
There were always rumours they would do more after the manga finished so good to see them finally do it.

hellsing101 · 23-03-2020 6:35pm

They have a good few seasons if not all of Bleach on Netflix so now would be a good time to catchup for those who haven't seen it. Assuming this new season is a continuation and not a remake like Blade of the Immortal.

sniper_samurai · 23-03-2020 7:54pm

hellsing101 wrote: »

They have a good few seasons if not all of Bleach on Netflix so now would be a good time to catchup for those who haven't seen it. Assuming this new season is a continuation and not a remake like Blade of the Immortal.

It is a continuation covering volumes 55 - 72 if the manga until it was unceremoniously cancelled to to how bad it got at the end. Pacing should be better in anime format and they might be able to flesh out the ending as the entire plot was pretty much dropped with about 5 chapters remaining.

Evade · 23-03-2020 7:56pm

I wonder once it's all done will they do a Bleach Kai trimming out all the filler.

Potential-Monke · 24-03-2020 9:03am

Recently got request from a friend who had the opinion of "You watch Japanese cartoons ya child" opinion on anime. Wanted me to recommend something to watch as he's bored. I know he wouldn't be into most of what I am, and he likes programs like The Wire, Sopranos, CSI, etc, so realistic kinda stuff. I recommended Dr. Stone and he loves it. He's nearly finished and looking for something similar. I'm at a loss as what I watch is mainly Isekai and Shounen, so looking for any recommendations which may fit the Dr. Stone realistic/based in reality kinda shows. Action too preferably.

hellsing101 · 24-03-2020 10:09am

91 Days, Baccano, Black Lagoon, GunGrave all very good realistic crime anime.
Vampire Hunter D, Ghost in the Shell (second movie in particular), Wicked City, Demon City Shinjuku all good dark/adult anime movies.

Evade · 24-03-2020 10:43am

It's really hard to think of anime with no unrealistic elements but he might like Death Note, Ghost in the Shell SAC, and Psycho Pass is he's into police procedurals. Shiro Bako and a Silent Voice are almost completely realistic but not genres you've listed. If he likes Marvel movies at all try My Hero Academia. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is always a good choice for anyone really.

Gunmonkey · 24-03-2020 9:08pm

Potential-Monke wrote: »

Recently got request from a friend who had the opinion of "You watch Japanese cartoons ya child" opinion on anime. Wanted me to recommend something to watch as he's bored. I know he wouldn't be into most of what I am, and he likes programs like The Wire, Sopranos, CSI, etc, so realistic kinda stuff. I recommended Dr. Stone and he loves it. He's nearly finished and looking for something similar. I'm at a loss as what I watch is mainly Isekai and Shounen, so looking for any recommendations which may fit the Dr. Stone realistic/based in reality kinda shows. Action too preferably.

If he has an interest in space; Planetes.
Crime thriller; Monster. Terror in Resonance is fairly grounded too. Maybe Jokers Game or The Perfect Insider.

If he doesnt mind a bit of scifi; Psycho Pass as mentioned or Cowboy Bebop, which while set in space in the future, is fairly neutered on the futuristic elements. Steins;Gate is a bit more out there (time travel always is) but its quite a ride.

If he does like Baccano (which does feature some supernatural elements), theres always Durarara which is similarly themed but set in modern times.

If he does like Black Lagoon, theres also Jormungand.

Possibly Samurai Champloo, or Afro Samurai if he has a love of Samuel L Jackson. Also heard great things about Sword of the Stranger.

Other random suggestions based on recently watched stuff: Golden Kamuy, The Promised Neverland, Run with the Wind, Megalobox,

Headshot · 28-03-2020 8:09pm

I see Tower of God anime is coming out on the 1st of April.

Great news

Nody · 29-03-2020 8:54am

Potential-Monke wrote: »

Recently got request from a friend who had the opinion of "You watch Japanese cartoons ya child" opinion on anime. Wanted me to recommend something to watch as he's bored. I know he wouldn't be into most of what I am, and he likes programs like The Wire, Sopranos, CSI, etc, so realistic kinda stuff. I recommended Dr. Stone and he loves it. He's nearly finished and looking for something similar. I'm at a loss as what I watch is mainly Isekai and Shounen, so looking for any recommendations which may fit the Dr. Stone realistic/based in reality kinda shows. Action too preferably.

Shokugeki no Soma comes to mind and he may also enjoy Saga of Tanya the Evil since it's basically WW2 with some relatively light magic by comparison. Going a bit more "japanese cartoon" but plenty of action would of course be the Full metal series with the fantasy part really being the big mechs basically.

Evade · 29-03-2020 3:56pm

I never realised Funimation had a free ad supported version. I am less annoyed about t hem getting Kaguya Sama season 2 exclusivity now.

sniper_samurai · 29-03-2020 3:59pm

Evade wrote: »

I never realised Funimation had a free ad supported version. I am less annoyed about t hem getting Kaguya Sama season 2 exclusivity now.

The dubs are premium only afaik, and you can't use the apps without premium either.

Evade · 29-03-2020 4:15pm

sniper_samurai wrote: »

The dubs are premium only afaik, and you can't use the apps without premium either.

The phone app works, the PS3/4 ones stall but I've read they're crap most of the time.

sniper_samurai · 29-03-2020 4:35pm

Evade wrote: »

The phone app works, the PS3/4 ones stall but I've read they're crap most of the time.

The PS4 app won't log you in unless you have a ? in your password. It is not particularly good.

Evade · 29-03-2020 4:48pm

I'm logged in on both but it stalls when I try to watch anything. Funny thing is since I'm forced to watch it on my computer adblock means no ads.

megaten · 29-03-2020 8:06pm

Evade wrote: »

The phone app works, the PS3/4 ones stall but I've read they're crap most of the time.

Do you now if the ad version works with chromecast?

Evade · 29-03-2020 8:37pm

megaten wrote: »

Do you now if the ad version works with chromecast?

No idea. I don't use chromecast.

megaten · 30-03-2020 11:35am

Evade wrote: »

No idea. I don't use chromecast.

Tried it last night and it didn't seem to work without a subscription.

sniper_samurai · 30-03-2020 11:57am

Have to say anime streaming is becoming too fragmented, you need to be subscribed to 5 services, Crunchyroll, Funimation Now, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Hi-Dive, to get everything legally. Doesn't help when companies drop series like Interspecies Reviewers, if CR or Hi-Dive had that it wouldn't have been dropped.

megaten · 30-03-2020 12:00pm

I would just switch services every few months but I also use Crunchyroll for a handful of manga series that still get updated on their old manga app.

Evade · 30-03-2020 12:08pm

sniper_samurai wrote: »

Have to say anime streaming is becoming too fragmented, you need to be subscribed to 5 services, Crunchyroll, Funimation Now, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Hi-Dive, to get everything legally. Doesn't help when companies drop series like Interspecies Reviewers, if CR or Hi-Dive had that it wouldn't have been dropped.

Most of the don't get enough exclusives to warrant paying for more than one. I scrolled through Funimation's catalogue and only found five or six anime that I wanted to watch that weren't already on Crunchyroll, two of which I'd already seen and wanted to rewatch.

sniper_samurai · 30-03-2020 12:17pm

Evade wrote: »

Most of the don't get enough exclusives to warrant paying for more than one. I scrolled through Funimation's catalogue and only found five or six anime that I wanted to watch that weren't already on Crunchyroll, two of which I'd already seen and wanted to rewatch.

Funimation had more series than CR for the winter season. Expect all the Aniplex stuff to be either exclusive to Funimation or have a 4 week delay on other services like this season going forward due to both companies being owned by different subsidiaries of Sony.

Cotts72 · 30-03-2020 1:19pm

There's other ways of viewing them all at once if you've access to fire sticks or android boxes

sniper_samurai · 30-03-2020 1:21pm

Cotts72 wrote: »

There's other ways of viewing them all at once if you've access to fire sticks or android boxes

There are always other ways, discussion about piracy is not welcome here though nor should it be.

Varik · 30-03-2020 2:20pm

Saw a movie over the weekend for the first time, never heard of it before but watched "Sword of the Stranger" from 2007 by Bones and the animation and combat in it is outstanding. Bones do My Hero Academia and Fullmetal Alchamist to name 2 and that gives an idea about it.

Bloody enough so not one for the kids.

Rights went down the drain but Funimation picked it up again so it got a blu ray release, also Amazon prime and Microsoft but only for the US.

Trailer also give too much away.

sniper_samurai · 30-03-2020 2:27pm

Varik wrote: »

Saw a movie over the weekend for the first time, never heard of it before but watched "Sword of the Stranger" from 2007 by Bones and the animation and combat in it is outstanding. Bones do My Hero Academia and Fullmetal Alchamist to name 2 and that gives an idea about it.

Bloody enough so not one for the kids.

Rights went down the drain but Funimation picked it up again so it got a blu ray release, also Amazon prime and Microsoft but only for the US.

Trailer also give too much away.

Anime Limited have it here, great film it is 15 rated here. Don't think it is streaming anywhere here.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sword-Stranger-Standard-BD-Blu-ray/dp/B07DTL67GB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FFPI8COMX6NO&keywords=sword+of+the+stranger&qid=1585574812&sprefix=Sword+of+th%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

sniper_samurai · 31-03-2020 11:27am

Kaguya Season 2 will also be shown on Crunchyroll, on a 4 week delay.

Evade · 31-03-2020 11:31am

I'll watch it there so. Anime streaming would be so much better if all exclusives were just a 4 week delay.

sniper_samurai · 31-03-2020 11:49am

Evade wrote: »

I'll watch it there so. Anime streaming would be so much better if all exclusives were just a 4 week delay.

That's not how rights work. Aniplex stuff usually ended up simulcasting on CR, Funi and Hi-Dive, now that Sony HQ are making Sony Music(Aniplex) and Sony Pictures Television(Funimation) play nice they're all just going to Funi and delayed on other services if they're not exclusive. The only exclusion to this is SAO as the contracts were signed before this took effect.

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