Anime Thread. [Prob not 56k safe]

[Scythiroth]

Is golgo 13 normally more popular in japan than CG? I figured I was the only one on the planet watching this show.

Golgo 13 is pretty interesting, that is pretty crazy that it is so close to Code Geass in ratings though, didn't think it was that great. o.O

[Elcura]

Most people in this thread disagree with me, but this series was let down in overall. I thought they were wasting way too much time on their cliché "rpg" setting, instead of giving us real character progression or plot twist. The ending was really sudden too...I was under the impression it was a 26 episodes series when I was on ep9-10, but apparently, they were almost done.

Meh, I don't think every story needs a OMGWTF plot twist. When it happens too much (or just goes wrong) you end up wondering what the shit is going on (hi, CG). Character progression I can somewhat agree with, but I honestly feel like Jil grew as a character. From a useless, daydreamer type character to something of an actual hero. People's past and motivations weren't the focus though, ultimately their goals were put aside because climbing the tower was actually more important. I thought that aspect was done fine. It felt like how it would in (not real life but...) an MMO or something. You usually don't know squat about the people you party with, but you can still enjoy your time with them and, given enough time even care about them.

Also, watch episode 9, it was pretty funny as well. I think it was episode 9, when Kaiyaa (sp?) was playing the videogame of the show they're in.

[Lebzile]

@SE22

Spoiler: show

OMG AT THE INSANITY SCENES FUCKING AWESOME. I wish I could cause people to envision themselves getting their faces bit off through influence by my insanity. :<

[Rivero]

btw, Code Geass had the highest ratings it ever did the previous week (9/1-9/7)

http://happyuki-blog.at.webry.info/2...rticle_34.html

As a comparison (yeah I know, timeslot differences not really fair to compare):
Detective Conan - 9.3%
Naruto - 4.9%
Code Geass - 4%
Golgo 13 - 3.7%
D.Grayman - 2.6%
Macross Frontier - 2.4%
Bleach - 2.3%
Soul Eater - 2.2%
To LoveRu - 1.9%
Slayers Revolution - 1.3%

Take that Bleach/Soul Eater! D.Gray-Man is more popular. :D

Although I guess Bleach doesn't count at the moment cause its in filler-mode.

[Elcura]

The fact that To LoveRu is even on that list makes me sad. People actually watch that shit?

[Charismatic]

Yes, lots of people... I don't understand it either.
One of my friends keeps trying to get me to watch it, but I read some of the manga and watched the first episode.

Looks like shit to me no matter what angle I'm looking at it from.
But hey, glad some people can enjoy it even though I definitely don't.

[aers]

Golgo regularly beats Geass on ratings, this is the only week Geass has even beat Golgo.

Golgo airs at 3 am in the morning on a thursday, Geass airs at 5 PM on a Sunday.

Please note these are TV ratings for the Kanto region of Japan (ie, where Tokyo is) and can only include channels that have a region-wide broadcast; a lot of anime airs on independent channels that are never measured.

[Gulkeeva]

Yes, lots of people... I don't understand it either.
One of my friends keeps trying to get me to watch it, but I read some of the manga and watched the first episode.

Looks like shit to me no matter what angle I'm looking at it from.
But hey, glad some people can enjoy it even though I definitely don't.

Its a very ecchi anime, probably why its on the list
I know I watch it! O_o

[Charismatic]

Hey, don't get me wrong... I can enjoy ecchi anime with little-to no substance.
Hell, I was even able to enjoy Girls Bravo.

I just feel like if you're going to do a retarded ecchi anime, at least do it kinda like that.

[Gulkeeva]

Hey, don't get me wrong... I can enjoy ecchi anime with little-to no substance.
Hell, I was even able to enjoy Girls Bravo.

I just feel like if you're going to do a retarded ecchi anime, at least do it kinda like that.

I guess, I have almost no clue what the story is about.. its almost like watching fillers and the main subject is about ecchi scenes. Hell I think the last 5 episodes.. have near nothing to do with the main story line... but its pretty ecchi... keeps me watching >.>

[Elcura]

Its a very ecchi anime, probably why its on the list
I know I watch it! O_o

Guess there are more perverts in the world than I thought, lol.

[octopus]

I probably wouldn't put too much stock on TV ratings to determine popularity.

If you're talking about Otaku popularity and not just general population, DVD sales is probably the best way to go.

Edit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymNy5NMFBgc
(Strike Witches NES game?)

[Gulkeeva]

Guess there are more perverts in the world than I thought, lol.

Someone just found out I'm one? Especially on bg... I guess I need to work harder at it!

[aers]

I probably wouldn't put too much stock on TV ratings to determine popularity.

If you're talking about Otaku popularity and not just general population, DVD sales is probably the best way to go.

I wouldn't put stock in either.

[Elcura]

Someone just found out I'm one? Especially on bg... I guess I need to work harder at it!

I wasn't talking about you, I've known you were a pervert for a long time lol

[Kaylia]

Hey, don't get me wrong... I can enjoy ecchi anime with little-to no substance.
Hell, I was even able to enjoy Girls Bravo.

I just feel like if you're going to do a retarded ecchi anime, at least do it kinda like that.

Can't be worse than Girl Bravo...I hope? This was the only series I couldn't finish.



Anyone kept up with Slayers? Are they done with the useless filler?

[octopus]

Anyone kept up with Slayers? Are they done with the useless filler?

Yeah, but it still sucks ;o

[Man0warr]

ToLoveRU manga is awesome, the anime hardly used any of the manga, just the basis of the story.

[Mr. Flippy]

dont know if this the place to do it or not but. been trying to find Girls Bravo S1 and S2 english dub download and i get nothing. ive seen the jap dub with english sub but just wanna see what dub is like. plz and thanx

[Elcura]

isn't girls bravo that show where the girl has a phobia of women? or is that something else?